Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-0119 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, January 19, 2017, 6:30 p.m. City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida ATTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS: CITY LAW REQUIRES YOUR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF,BOARDS,COMMITTEES OR THE CITY COMMISSION. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK FOR FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scholl at 6:30 p.m. with the following officials present: Mayor George "Bud" Scholl City Manager Christopher J. Russo Vice Mayor Dana Goldman City Attorney Hans Ottinot Commissioner Isaac Aelion (absent/ill) Deputy City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CMC Commissioner Jeanette Gatto Deputy City Manager Stan Morris Commissioner Larisa Svechin Deputy City Attorney Fernando Amuchastegui 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION Action: Jeniffer Viscarra led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag,and Rabbi Alexander Kaller gave the invocation. Mayor Scholl offered condolences on the death of the Rabbi's father. Mayor Scholl gave opening remarks of decorum,and noted that Commissioner Aelion was in an accident and is in the hospital. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. Regular City Commission Meeting—December 15, 2016. Action: Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the above mentioned Summary Minutes. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 4-0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendment's) 4A. Request to Hear Items. Add-On: Item 10E. Amend TDR Resolution for the Varadero Project; Additional Information: Item 5A. State of the City Address. Action: Mayor Scholl noted the above changes to the agenda. Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the above changes to the agenda. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 4-0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting January 19,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5A. Annual Report on the "State of the City" by Mayor George "Bud" Scholl. Action: [City Clerk's Note: State of the City Address was distributed prior to the meeting.] Mayor Scholl presented the annual "State of the City" Address. He stated that it is a great privilege to serve as Mayor in such a dynamic and diverse community. Mayor Scholl thanked all his colleagues on the City Commission,both past and present,for their dedicated service, and the loyal staff of professionals that assure our City runs efficiently to serve the needs of our residents. He mentioned that the City has a legion of volunteers from that include residents and students that provide a lot of energy and support to most of the activities and initiatives we all enjoy throughout the year. He thanked them as well for their ongoing service to the community. 5B. Acknowledgement of the Recipients of the City Manager's 2016 Employees of the Year Award: Special Events Assistant Kathy Fernandez, Chief Building Inspector James Hill, and Communications Coordinator Alayne Yeash. Action: City Manager Russo presented awards to the recipients of the 2016 Employees of the Year. 6. ZONING: Zoning Hearings are Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings. None 2 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting January 19,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 7A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending Section 62-13 of the Procurement Code of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, to Exempt Banquets, Catering and Similar Food Services from the Competitive Bidding Requirements; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Provisions; and Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Deputy City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the proposed Ordinance on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 4- 0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. Second reading,public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Aelion absent Commissioner Gatto yes Commissioner Svechin yes Vice Mayor Goldman yes Mayor Scholl yes 7B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending Section 265-34 of the City Code to Eliminate a Conflict Between Building Setback Requirements and Building Tower Separation Requirements; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the City Code; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Deputy City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the proposed Ordinance on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 4- • 0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. Second reading,public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Aelion absent Commissioner Gatto yes Commissioner Svechin des Vice Mayor Goldman yes Mayor Scholl yes 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading) None 3 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting January 19,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings) 9A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Establishing a Moratorium on the Submittal, Processing, and Issuance of Local Business Tax Receipts and/or Land Use Approvals for Medical Marijuana Dispensing Organizations and Treatment Centers, as Defined Herein, for a Period of One Hundred Eighty (180) Days from the Date of Adoption of this Ordinance; Providing for Legislative Findings, Intent and Purpose; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing for an Effective Date. (First Reading 12/15/16) Action: Deputy City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.2017-491 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. Vote: Commissioner Aelion absent Commissioner Gatto yes Commissioner Svechin yes Vice Mayor Goldman yes • Mayor Scholl yes 10. RESOLUTIONS 10A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving the Donation of a Surplus Code Enforcement Vehicle to the Village of Biscayne Park; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Deputy City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Manager Russo reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2652 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. 4 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting January 19,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing the City Manager to Expend Budgeted Funds in the Amount up to$100,000.00 with the City of Hialeah to Provide Maintenance, Repair, and Storage Services for the City's Shuttle Buses,Vehicles and Equipment for Fiscal Year 2016-2017;Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Deputy City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Cultural and Community Services Director Susan Simpson reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2653 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. 10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Awarding RFQ No. 16-12-01 to,and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement with Calvin,Giordano& Associates,Inc.to Provide Professional Planning and Zoning Consulting Services, Provided Said Agreement is Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency by the City Attorney;Authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Deputy City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2654 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. 10D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving Change Order Nos. 2 and 3 with Southern Underground Industries, Inc. for 172nd Street Drainage Improvements, Extending the Project Completion Date for 60 Days and Increasing the Total Contract Value in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Deputy City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Capital Projects Manager Elka Linton-Dorsett reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2655 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. 5 • Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting January 19,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 10E. Add-On: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Resolution No. 2015-2417 to Reduce the Amount of Payment Due for the Purchase of Transfer of Development Rights ("TDRs") for the Project Located at 18801 Collins Avenue Commonly Known as Varadero Based on the Assignment of Private TDRs from Corner House, LLC in Accordance with Resolution No. 2016-2511, Adopted on January 21, 2016; Directing the Zoning and Planning Administrator to Make All Necessary Adjustments to the City's TDR Bank;Authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: [City Clerk's Note: This item was distributed prior to the meeting.] Deputy City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2656 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0-1 [Commissioner Aelion absent] in favor. 11. MOTIONS None 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS None 13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 14. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gatto moved a motion to adjourn the meeting,and Mayor Scholl adjourned it at 7:12 p.m. Resp•:c lly •ub i ted by: App'oved by t e City Commission on Feb. 16, 2017 Afttli Ma.ri Co C;tancur, CMC Ge r,rge H. Scholl, Mayor Deputy 1 ity Clerk ted' 6