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Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2017, 6:30 p.m.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
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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 Attorney Hans Ottinot
Vice Mayor Dana Goldman City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CMC
Commissioner Isaac Aelion Deputy City Manager Stan Morris
Commissioner Jeanette Gatto Deputy City Attorney Fernando Amuchastegui
Commissioner Larisa Svechin
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ INVOCATION
Action: Lynn Dannheisser led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and Rabbi Baron gave the
invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3A. Special City Commission Meeting— 1st Budget Hearing September 19, 2017.
3B. Regular City Commission Meeting— September 21, 2017.
3C. Special City Commission Meeting—2nd Budget Hearing September 27, 2017.
Action: Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to
approve the above mentioned Summary Minutes. The motion was approved by a voice
vote of 5-0 in favor.
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments)
4A. Add-on Items:
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Resolutions:
100. Recognizing Government Week.
Action: Commissioner moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve
the changes to the agenda. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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6. ZONING: Zoning Hearings are Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings.
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6A. Request of the Mansions at Acqualina Site Plan Modification — Alexey Knyshov
("Applicant") for the property located at 17749 Collins Ave Unit # 1701, Site Plan
Modification for the following: (Hearing #PZ2017-06):
Summary:
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The Applicant, an owner of a unit, is requesting a modification of an approved site plan to
increase the size of his unit by a total of 229 square feet. This increase in square footage will
change the approved square footage from 431,666 square feet to 431,895 square feet (229
square-foot increment) in order to enclose a section of unit balcony #1701. Further, the
Applicant is requesting approval of the purchase of additional Transfer of Development
Rights (TDRs) in the amount of 229 square feet of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for the balcony
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enclosure.
Requests:
1. Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations,the Applicant is requesting a site plan modification to an approved site plan
for an increase in square footage from 431,666 square feet to 431,895 square feet of Floor
Area Ratio (FAR).
2. Pursuant to Section 265-23 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations,the Applicant is requesting the approval of the purchase of 229 square feet of
TDRs from the City's TDR Bank.
Protests 0 Waivers 0 Ex Parte 0
Action: Mayor Scholl gave opening remarks on zoning procedures/decorum. City Clerk
Betancur read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearing, and administered the oath to witnesses.
City Attorney Ottinot asked if there were any Ex Parte disclosures to which all
Commissioners responded no.
Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported that the applicant is seeking a site
plan modification consisting of a balcony enclosure which would increase the square footage
from 431,666 square feet to 431,895 square feet of Floor Area Ratio(FAR). The applicant is
also requesting the approval of the purchase of 229 square feet of TDRs from the City's TDR
Bank. The application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and generally consistent
with the City's Land Development Regulations.
Public Speakers: None.
Mayor Scholl mentioned that when the development was first approved it was contemplated
to enclose the balconies,however,it was decided to leave the TDRs out and let the individual
property owners buy them-as they come in for approval.
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Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion for approval.
= Resolution No. 17-Z-164 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0, in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Aelion yes
Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin yes
Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl yes
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7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
7A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
• Chapter 104 of the City Code Entitled "Art In Public Places" to Create a Public Arts
Advisory Committee to Review Work of Art for Public and Private Development Projects;
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Providing for Repealer;Providing for Severability;Providing for Inclusion in the City Code;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Hans Ottinot reported.
Public Speakers: Lynn Dannheisser, CMP Consultant.
Vice Mayor Goldman 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 5-0
in favor. Second reading,public hearing will be held on Thursday,November 16,2017,
at 6:30 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Aelion yes
Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin yes
Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl yes
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading)
• None
9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
9A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
Section 172-5 of the City Code Entitled "Charitable Donations" to Authorize the City
Manager to Make Charitable Contributions up to $5000.00 to Local Non-Profit
Organizations; Authorizing the City Manager to Make a Memorial Contribution of up
to$500.00 in the Event of Death of an Employee or City Official;Providing for Repealer;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the City Code; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported.
Public Speakers: None
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Commissioner Gatto and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.2017-508 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Aelion
Commissioner Gatto yes
• Commissioner Svechin yes
Vice Mayor Goldman �es
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Mayor Scholl yes
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9B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
Section 265-63.3 (E) Construction Fencing to Eliminate the Landscape Buffer
Requirement for Temporary Construction Fence;Providing for Repealer;Providing for
Severability;Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an Effective Date.
• Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported.
Public Speakers: None
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Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.2017-509 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Aelion yes
Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin yes
•- Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl yes
9C. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Entitled
"Departments"; Providing for the Renaming and Separation of Certain City Departments;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Inclusion in the Code;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Deputy City Manager Morris reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.2017-510 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Aelion
Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin yes
Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl yes
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10. RESOLUTIONS
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10A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Ratifying the
a Expenditure of Budgeted Funds in an Amount not to Exceed $36,073.39 in Fiscal Year
2016/2017, and Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds an Amount not to Exceed
$56,635.27 for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 to Software House International, Inc. (SHI), for
Security Hardware and Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2016/2017,by Utilizing Collier
County Contract No. 16-062; Further Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
N Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Chief Information Officer Arias reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2741 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Awarding
Request for Proposal No. 17-04-01 to and Entering Into an Agreement with Smartlink,
Inc. for the Purchase of Two(2)Informational Touchscreen Kiosks and Software Services,
in an Amount Not to Exceed$150,000.00,Attached Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution: Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Chief Information Officer Arias reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Svechin moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2742 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Approving
the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $67,384.09 for the
Purchase of Software Licensing and/or Products from Superion,LLC.for Fiscal Year
2017/2018 for Police Software System Maintenance and Support; Authorizing the City
Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Chief Information Officer Arias reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2743 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing
the Chief of Police, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984,and
i' in Accordance with Section 932.7055,F.S.,to Expend Partial Forfeiture Funds from the
Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Purchase of Two Laptop Computers, a Replacement
Navigation System for the Marine Patrol Boat and Miscellaneous Disaster Preparedness
Equipment in an Amount not to Exceed $13,700.00; Providing for an Effective Date
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Police Captain Grandinetti reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2744 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Ratifying the
• Purchase of Eleven(11)New Police Vehicles and All Associated Equipment,Markings
and Lighting, in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $313,555.55, Attached Hereto as Exhibit
"A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing For An Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Police Captain Grandinetti reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2745 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing
an Increase in Spending Authority with HG2 Emergency Lighting,LLC.for the Purchase
and Installation of Special Lighting and Equipment for Emergency Vehicles,in a Total
Amount Not to Exceed $22,000.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
• Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Police Captain Grandinetti reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Svechin moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
- resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2746 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Enviro Waste Services Group, Inc. for
Storm Water Management System Preventative Maintenance Services, in an Amount
Not to Exceed $200,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute Said Amendment to the Agreement;Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and Public Works Superintendent Williamson
reported.
f Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2747 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing
the Transfer of Development Rights ("TDRs") in the Amount of 229 Square Feet of
Floor Area ("Far") and Zero Dwelling Units (0) to Alexey Knyshov for the Property
Located at 17749 Collins Avenue,Unit 1701 from the City's TDR Bank Account;Directing
the Zoning Administrator or Designee to Transfer the TDRs From the City's Bank Account
in Accordance with Zoning Resolution No. ; Authorizing for the Adjustment
and Modification of the City's TDR Bank; Providing the City Manager and City Attorney
with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for
an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and Planning and Zoning Director Hasbun
reported. [Clerk's Note: This item was heard in together with item 6A.]
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2748 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
101. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving a
First Amendment to the Agreement with O'Leary Richards Design Associates,Inc. for
Landscape Architect Services, in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $63,443.72, Attached
Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment;Authorizing the
City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and Planning and Zoning Director Hasbun
reported.
• Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2749 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Creating a
Public Arts Advisory Committee(`PARC");Providing for the Appointment of Committee
Members to Include a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; Providing for the Selection of
Committee Members;Providing for Guidelines for Selection of Works of Art;Providing for
Annual Reporting Requirements; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and City Manager Christopher J. Russo reported.
[Clerk's Note: This item was heard together with item 7A.]
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2750 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying
Change Order Nos. 7 through 9 and Approving Change Order Nos. 10 Through 14
Relating to the Agreement with Rohl Networks, LP for the Collins Avenue Utilities
Undergrounding Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,492,497.00, attached hereto, in
Substantially the Same Form, as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager and City
Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution;Providing for an Effective
Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and City's Consultant Paul Abbott reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Svechin moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2751 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
An Increase In Spending Authority With Miami Christmas Lights To Install Holiday
Lights And Decorations, in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $15,000.00; Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and Cultural and Community Services Director
Flores reported.
Public Speakers: None
• Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2752 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Stockton Maintenance Group, Inc. for
Citywide Custodial Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $142,522.70.40, Attached
Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment;Authorizing the
City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and Cultural and Community Services Director
Flores reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2753 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
• 10N. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with HPF Associates, Inc. to Provide
• Professional Consulting Services,in a Total Amount Not to Exceed$294,500.00,Attached
Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment;Authorizing the
City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and Deputy City manager Morris reported.
[Clerk's Note: This item was heard after item 10K].
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2754 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
100. Add-On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida, Recognizing
October 23-29,2017 as City Government Week,and Encouraging All Citizens to Support
the Celebration and Corresponding Activities; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All
Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and Commissioner Svechin reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2755 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11. MOTIONS
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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Commissioner Gatto moved a motion to adjourn the meeting,and Mayor Scholl adjourned it
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