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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-0921 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, September 21, 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 Acting 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: City Advisory Committee Chairperson Jeniffer Viscarra led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and Monsignor Gregory gave the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. Regular City Commission Meeting—July 20, 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: Special Presentations: 5A. Presentation by Dr. Philip Lang, representative of the Taiwanese Government. [Clerk's Note: This item was heard after item 9A.] Resolutions: 10R. Assignment Agreement for the Transfer of 15,538 sq. ft. of Floor Areas and 8 Dwelling Units of TDRs from Regalia Holdings, LLC. to A3 Development, LLC. 10S. Memorandum of Understanding and First Amendment to the Program Grant Agreement for Sunny Isles Beach Verification Plan Between with the School Board of Miami-Dade County. Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 21,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Motions: 11A. A motion to authorize the CityManager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with CrowderGulf Joint Venter, Inc. for Emergency Debris Clearing and Removal Operations. Action: Vice Mayor Goldman 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 5A. Presentation by Dr. Philip Lang, representative of the Taiwanese Government. [Clerk's Note: This item was heard after item 9A.] 6. ZONING: Zoning Hearings are Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings. None. 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 7A. 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: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Hans 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 5-0 in favor. Second reading,public hearing will be held on Thursday,October 19,2017,at 6:30 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Aelion yes 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 265-63.3 (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:Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Hans Ottinot reported. 2 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 21,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Public Speakers: None 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,October 19,2017,at 6:30 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Aelion �s Commissioner Gatto yes Commissioner Svechin yes Vice Mayor Goldman yes Mayor Scholl 7C. 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: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Manager Christopher J. Russo reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Svechin 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 5-0 in favor. Second reading,public hearing will be held on Thursday,October 19,2017,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,Repealing in its Entirety Chapter 161 Articles 1 Through 6; to Adopt a New Chapter 161 Articles 1 - 3; Adopting Flood Hazard Maps, Designating a Floodplain Administrator; Adopting Procedures and Criteria for Development in Flood Hazard Areas, and-for Other Purposes; Adopting Technical Amendments to the Florida Building Code; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Building Official Clayton Parker 3 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 21,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.2017-505 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 �es Mayor Scholl 9B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Prohibiting Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers or Medical Marijuana Dispensing Facilities from being Located within the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; Providing for Legislative Findings,Intent and Purpose;Providing for Conflict;Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Christopher J. Russo reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.2017-506 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Aelion yes Commissioner Gatto 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 Renewal of the Commercial Package Policy (Property, Liability, Automobile), Workers Compensation, and Miscellaneous Insurances with Brown & Brown/Preferred Government Insurance Trust (PGIT) for the Period of October 1, 2017 through September 30,2018,in an Amount Not to Exceed$1,350,744.75,as Outlined in Exhibit"A";Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Human Resources Director Yael Y. Londono reported. Public Speakers: None 4 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 21,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2720 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,Approving Blanket Purchase Orders for the Purchase of Necessary Office and Other Supplies and Services from Various Vendors for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Under$50,000.00,Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution: Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title,and Finance Director Audra Curts-Whann reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2721 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,Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Office and Other Supplies from Staples for Fiscal Year 2017/2018,.in an Amount Not to Exceed $65,000.00, Subject to Certain Conditions;Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution: Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title,and Finance Director Audra Curts-Whann reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2722 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Office and Other Supplies from Costco for Fiscal Year 2017/2018, in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000.00, Subject to Certain Conditions;Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution: Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title,and Finance Director Audra Curts-Whann reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2723 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,Awarding Invitation to Bid No. 17-08-01 to and Entering Into an Agreement with The Goodyear 5 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 21,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Tire & Rubber Co. for Fleet Maintenance and Repair Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), 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: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title,and Finance Director Audra Curts-Whann reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2724 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,Approving the Request Submitted by St. Tropez Beach Developers,LLC; Approving a Waiver of the Landscaping and Setback Requirements for the Temporary Construction Fence to be Placed Around the "St. Tropez Office Building" Project (16690 Collins Avenue); Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting 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. 2017-2725 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing Vice-Mayor Dana Goldman as the City's Delegate to the Miami-Dade League of Cities and Mayor George "Bud" Scholl as the Alternate to Attend Meetings During Fiscal Year 2017/2018; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2726 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,Establishing a Schedule for City Commission Meetings for Calendar Year 2018; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and reported. Public Speakers: None 6 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 21,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2727 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10I. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying an Agreement by and Between Ronald L.Book,P.A. and the City of Sunny Isles Beach for Professional Legislative Relations and Lobbying Services, in a Total Amount Not to Exceed$72,500.00,Effective from July 1, 2017 through June 30,2018,Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and City Manager Christopher J. Russo reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2728 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the"Declaration of a Local Emergency"Imposed by the City Manager on September 5, 2017 and the"Termination of a Local Emergency"Issued on September 18,2017 Due to Hurricane Irma;Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this Resolution; Providing for An Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and City Manager Christopher J. Russo reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2729 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 a First Amendment to the Triple Net Leaseback Agreement with Beach Club Acquisition, LLC for the Property Located at 215-185th Street, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and City Attorney Hans Ottinot reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2730 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,Ratifying the Terminating and Release of Covenants for Property Commonly Known as the Golden Strand Ocean Villa and Resort, Located at 17901 Collins Avenue, Florida, 7 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 21,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; Providing the City Manager and City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this Resolution;Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and City Attorney Hans Ottinot reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2731 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing the City Manager to Expend Additional Budgeted Funds in an Amount not to Exceed $25,000.00 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: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and Cultural and Community Services Director Susan S. Simpson reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2731 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. ION. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Approving the Tenth Amendment to the Agreement with Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping, Inc. for Citywide Professional Landscaping Maintenance,Irrigation and Arborist Services for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Ninth Amendment; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and Cultural and Community Services Director Susan S. Simpson reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2733 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 100. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Ratifying an Increase in Spending Authority with Rep Services, Inc. for Playground Repairs at Town Center Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,779.62, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 8 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 21,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and Cultural and Community Services Director Susan S. Simpson reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Svechin moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2734 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10P. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Bonnie Bennett Creative, LLC. to Provide Graphic Design Services to the City for Fiscal Year 2017/2018, in an Amount Not to Exceed$98,100.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said First Amendment to the Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and Cultural and Community Services Director Susan S. Simpson reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2735 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10Q. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving a First Amendment to the Agreement with Southeastern Print Company,Inc. D/B/A FDC Print,LLC for Printing Services for Fiscal Year 2017/2018,in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00; 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: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and Cultural and Community Services Director Susan S. Simpson reported. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2736 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10R. Add-On: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida;Approving an Assignment Agreement for the Transfer of 15,538 Square Feet of Floor Area and 8 Dwelling Units of Transfer of Development Rights ("TDRs") from Regalia Holdings, LLC("Regalia")to A3 Development,LLC ("A3");Providing for Instructions to the City's Zoning Administrator;Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action:Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported. 9 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 21,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Public Speakers: None Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2737 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10S. Add-On: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving Memorandum of Understanding and First Amendment to the Program Grant Agreement for Sunny Isles Beach Verification Plan Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the School Board of Miami-Dade County("School Board"),in Substantially the Same Form,Attached Hereto as Attachment"A";Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment;Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Betancur read the title and City Attorney Hans Ottinot reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Svechin moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2017-2738 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 11. MOTIONS 11A. A motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with CrowderGulf Joint Venter, Inc. for Emergency Debris Clearing and Removal Operations. Public Speakers: Robert Thatcher, Property Manager for the Plaza of the Americas. Commissioner Svechin moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with CrowderGulf Joint Venter,Inc.for Emergency Debris Clearing and Removal Operations. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS 13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 14. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner atto moved a motion to adjourn the meeting,and Mayor Scholl adjourned it at 7:0- p.m • .R:. .OJV • emitted by: Approves ey the tty Commission on Octobe 19th , 2017 • ;ACP Mau 'cio,Be ancur,CMC eorge H. Scholl r f City Clerk Mayor �` • 10