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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1997
THUNDERBIRD RESORT HOTEL
18401 COLLINS AVENUE
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the
mayor at 2:00 p.m. Present were the following:
Commissioner Daniel Iglesias
Commissioner Lila Kaufman (arrived at 2:05 p.m.)
Commissioner Connie Morrow
Commissioner Irving Turetsky
Mayor David Samson
Interim City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser
Acting City Clerk Guido Inguanzo
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Sampson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: Commissioner Morrow made a motion
nominating Commissioner Turetsky to serve as Vice Mayor for a period of one year. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Iglesias and adopted by a 4 — 0 roll call vote.
The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Morrow, Turetsky, and Mayor
Samson voting Yes.
IV. DISCUSSION OF SUNSHINE LAWS AND CODE OF ETHIC ISSUES:
The attorney made a presentation to the commission relating to the state's Sunshine Laws
and Code of Ethics.
V. ORDINANCE: The acting clerk read the following emergency ordinance by
title:
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA ADOPTING PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 8.3 AND 8.9 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CHARTER AN INTERIM ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO
THE METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY ZONING CODE TO ADOPT SAME
FOR THE CITY WITH THE MODIFICATION THAT "CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH" BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ANY REFERENCE TO
"METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY" AND "COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH" BE SUBSTITUTED FOR "BOARD OF COUNTY
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COMMISSIONERS, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND ZONING AND
ZONING APPEALS BOARD "; PROVIDING FOR CONFIRMATION THAT
STAFF SERVICES WILL BE PERFORMED BY DADE COUNTY;
PROVIDING CHAPTER 33 "ZONING" OF THE DADE COUNTY CODE IS
ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH; PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABLITY.
Vice Mayor Toretsky made a motion adopting the emergency ordinance. The motion
was seconded by Mayor Samson. Ordinance 97 -1 was adopted by a unanimous roll call
vote. The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufman, Morrow, Vice Mayor
Turetsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
The acting clerk read the following emergency ordinance by title:
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF LIABILITY, ERRORS AND OMISSIONS COVERAGE FOR
PROTECTION OF THE CITY; MAKING A FINDING OF THE EXISTENCE
OF AN EMERGENCY; PROVIDING DETERMINATION OF
IMPRACTICABILITY AS TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE SUCH PURCHASE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Iglesias made a motion adopting the emergency ordinance. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Morrow. Ordinance 97 -2 was adopted by a unanimous
roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufman, Morrow,
Vice Mayor Turetsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
The clerk read the following ordinance, on first reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA IMPLEMENTING THE UTILITY TAX
AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 166.231, ET. SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES, TO
LEVY AND IMPOSE UTILITY TAX UPON THE PURCHASE WITHIN THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH OF ELECTRICITY, WATER, METERED
GAS, BOTTLED GAS, COAL, FUEL, OIL, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Morrow made a motion adopting the ordinance on first reading. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Kaufman and adopted by a unanimous roll call
vote. The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufrnan, Morrow, Vice Mayor
Turetsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
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XI. RESOLUTIONS: The clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH THAT METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY PLANNING,
DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION DEPARTMENT, THE COMMUNITY
ZONING APPEALS BOARD (COMMUNITY COUNCILS); AND THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION TO DEFER ACTION ON PENDING
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH IN ORDER TO ASSUME
GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTION OF SUCH MATTERS PURSUANT TO
ITS CHARTER AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Morrow made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kaufrnan. Resolution 97 -1 was adopted by a unanimous roll
call vote. The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufinan, Morrow, Vice
Mayor Turetsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
The clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF ROBERT'S
RULES OF ORDER TO PROVIDE STANDARD OF PARLIAMENTARY
PROCEDURE TO GOVERN CITY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Morrow made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Iglesias. Resolution 97 -2 was adopted by a unanimous voice
vote. The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufinan, Morrow, Vice Mayor
Turetsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
The clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR WITH
ASSISTANCE OF CITIZEN COMMITTEE TO SOLICIT PROPOSAL FOR
THE LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE FOR THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
WITHIN THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA WITH SUCH
PROPOSALS TO BE PRESENTED AND APPROVED BY THE
COMMISSION AT THE NEXT MEETING; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Kaufinan made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was
seconded by Vice Mayor Toretsky.
The following residents addressed the Commission: Ellen Winn, 272 189 Terrace;
Kathlyn Kennedy, The Plaza; Rosalyn Bresin, 300 Bay View Drive; Bonnie Kupper,
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19380 Collins Avenue; Jack Waters, 290 174 Street; Rocko Desangro, 17560 Atlantic
Boulevard; Emanuel Lazar, 17720 Bay View Drive; and Iry Diamond, 251 174 Street.
Commissioner Iglesias made a motion appointing the following residents to serve on a
fact - finding committee to assist the mayor with solicitation of proposals for the location
of city offices: Ellen Winn; Rosalyn Bresin; Jack Waters; and Rocko Desangro. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrow and adopted by a unanimous voice vote.
The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufman, Morrow, Vice Mayor
Toretsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
Commissioner Morrow made a motion amending the resolution to reflect the creation of
the citizen committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Iglesias and adopted
by unanimous consent.
Resolution 97 -3 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufinan, Morrow, Vice Mayor Turetsky, and Mayor Samson
voting Yes.
The clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE FOR CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The schedule included the following proposed dates:
August 21 st
September 11th
September 25th
October 9th
October 23rd
November 7th
November 21 st
December 11th
Commissioner Iglesias made a motion adopting the resolution and setting the meeting
time for 7:00 p.m. and not to exceed 11:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Toretsky.
The following residents addressed the commission: Bonnie Kupper, 19380 Collins
Avenue; Manuel Ramos, 290 174 Street; and Kathlyn Kennedy, The Plaza.
Resolution 97 -4 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufman, Morrow, Vice Mayor Toretsky, and Mayor Samson
voting Yes.
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The clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY
ATTORNEY AND NECESSARY SUPPORT STAFF.
Vice Mayor Toretsky made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Morrow. Resolution 97 -5 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.
The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufinan, Morrow, Vice Mayor
Toretsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
The clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SEEK PROPOSALS
FOR CITY CLERK.
Jack Waters, 290 174 Street, addressed the commission.
Commissioner Morrow made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Iglesias. Resolution 97 -6 was adopted by a unanimous voice
vote. The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufinan, Morrow, Vice Mayor
Toretsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
Commissioner Morrow made a motion appointing Jonda Joseph to serve as the city's
interim clerk on terms outlined in Ms. Joseph's proposal to the commission. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Kaufrnan and adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufinan, Morrow, Vice Mayor
Toretsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
XII. OTHER BUSINESS: Vice Mayor Toretsky made a motion authorizing the
mayor and city attorney to commence negotiations with Metropolitan Dade County for a
comprehensive interlocal agreement providing for transition of service functions from
Metropolitan Dade County to the City of Sunny Isles Beach. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Iglesias and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as
follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufinan, Morrow, Vice Mayor Toretsky, and Mayor
Samson voting Yes.
Commissioner Kaufinan made a motion to maintain for public inspection all public
records at the office of the mayor with copies to be held at the Sunny Isles Resort Office
at 17100 Collins Avenue (Room 208) until such time as there are city offices. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrow and adopted by a unanimous voice vote.
The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufinan, Morrow, Vice Mayor
Toretsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
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The mayor and commission briefly discussed the process of a search for a city manager
initiated by Dade County Commissioner Gwen Margolis. Commissioner Morrow made a
motion that commission members shall be responsible for reviewing applications for the
position of city manager as received by the mayor. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kaufrnan and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as
follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufman, Morrow, Vice Mayor Toretsky, and Mayor
Samson voting Yes.
Commissioner Morrow made a motion authorizing the mayor to represent the city before
the Dade County Commission and request that 1997 -1998 stormwater utility fees
(approximately $600,000.00) be paid to the city (through a letter of intent) and that said
proceeds be used to complete drainage improvement projects at Golden Shores. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Kaufman and adopted by a unanimous voice
vote. The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias, Kaufman, Morrow, Vice Mayor
Toretsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
Commissioner Iglesias made a motion authorizing the city to become a member of the
Dade County League of Cities. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Toretsky and
adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Commissioners Iglesias,
Kaufrnan, Morrow, Vice Mayor Toretsky, and Mayor Samson voting Yes.
The commission briefly discussed the solicitation of applications for the position of
police chief.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
Guido H. In wzo, Jr., CMC
Acting CitlClerk
Approve the C' C mmission
this ay of 1997:
David Samson
Mayor
IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH
RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL
NEED 70 ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE
BASED (FLORIDA STATUTES).
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