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Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 15, 2018, 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 Manager Christopher J. Russo
Vice Mayor Dana Goldman City Attorney Hans Ottinot
Commissioner Isaac Aelion City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CMC
Commissioner Jeanette Gatto Deputy City Manager Stan Morris
Commissioner Larisa Svechin Interim Assistant City Attorney James Williams
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Action: Roberto Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and Police Lieutenant
Eddie Santiago gave the invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3A. Regular City Commission Meeting—February 15, 2018.
Action: Commissioner Aelion moved and Vice Mayor Goldman 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)
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6. ZONING
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
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 265-46(A)(18)to Prohibit Valet Service Operators or Any Entity from Parking
Vehicles Without Valid Handicap Parking Permits in Designated Handicap Parking
Areas; Providing for Inclusion in the Code Providing for Repealer; Providing for
Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the City Code; Providing for an Effective Date.
(First Reading: 2/15/18)
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Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Deputy City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.2018-519 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 ves
Mayor Scholl ves
9B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
Chapter 195 to Create Article II Entitled "Trespassing on Public Property";
Establishing a Process for the Issuance of Trespass Warnings on Public Property;Providing
for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for
an Effective Date.
(First Reading: 2/15/18)
Action: 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
Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.2018-520 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
10. RESOLUTIONS
10A. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Encouraging the Florida
Legislature to Enact Measures to Protect School Children and our Communities from
Gun Violence, and to Develop Effective Strategies to Address, Support, and Provide
Resources for Persons Suffering from Mental Health Issues, which may Include Enacting
Reasonable Firearms Regulations (Such as Universal Background Checks), Providing
Resources to Address Mental Health Issues, Enhancing "Active Shooter"and Related Safety
and Security Training for Students, Teachers, Administrators, Parents, and Others, and
Implementing Enhanced Security Measures for Public Schools and Other Community
Institutions; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer;Providing an Effective Date
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Mayor Scholl reported.
Public Speakers: None
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Commissioner Svechin moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2794 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,Urging the
Florida Legislature to Repeal the Provisions Punishing Elected Officials Set Forth in
Section 790.33, Florida Statutes, for Enacting Regulations Relating to Firearms and
Ammunition; Providing for Effective Date.
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. 2018-2795 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10C. A Resolution of the City of Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Urging the
United States Congress to Pass the Israel Anti-Boycott Act to Combat the Boycott,
Divestment,and Sanction Movement Against Israel; Directing the City Clerk to Send this
Resolution to United States Senators for the State of Florida, Congressional Representative
for The District of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,and Consular General of Florida for Israel;
Providing for An Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Vice Mayor Goldman reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Aelion moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2796 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,Approving
the Purchase of a 2018 Aeroelite Shuttle Bus from ElDorado National(Kansas)Inc.,in
an Amount Not to Exceed $137,567.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the
City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Cultural and Community Services Director
Sylvia Flores reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2797 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Increase in Spending Authority with Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping, Inc. for City-
Wide Landscaping Maintenance Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $425,000.00;
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 Cultural and Community Services Director
Sylvia Flores reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2798 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,Amending
Resolution Nos.2017-2750 and 2018-2790 to Revise the Composition of the Public Arts
Advisory Committee ("PAAC") from Five (5) Members to Seven (7) Members;
Providing for the Creation of the Liaison Position for the PAAC; Providing for an Effective
Date.
Action: 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
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2799 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
IOG. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Approving
an Agreement with Perkins+Will for Professional Architectural Services for Interior
Remodeling of Government Center Lobby and Gateway Park for Internal Space Build-
Out, in an Amount not to Exceed $400,000.00, Attached Hereto, in Substantially the Same
Form, as Exhibit"A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement,Provided it
is First Reviewed as to Form and Legal Sufficiency by the City Attorney; 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 Assistant City Manager Susan Simpson
reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2800 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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1011. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department
of Transportation ("FDOT")for the Rehabilitation of the Atlantic Isle Bridge,attached
Hereto, in Substantially the Same Form, as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Said Agreement,Provided it is First Reviewed as to Form and Legal Sufficiency by
the City Attorney; 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 Assistant City Manager Susan Simpson
reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Svechin moved and Commissioner Aelion seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2801 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,Approving a
Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for Improvements to
the City's Drainage System, in an Amount not to Exceed$300,000.00;Attached Hereto,in
Substantially the Same Form,as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said
Agreement, Provided it is First Reviewed as to Form and Legal Sufficiency by the City
Attorney; 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 Assistant to the City Manager Kathryn Matos
reported.
Public Speakers: Celine Moore.
Celine Moore mentioned that North Bay Road has persistent flooding. City Manager
Christopher J. Russo stated that this item is the first step toward fixing the drainage issues on
North Bay Road.
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2110 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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11. MOTIONS
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speakers: Susan Melemud, Nicholas Rodriguez.
Susan Melemud mentioned that there are many traffic issues affecting both the residents of
La Perla and patrons of the beach and pier. Mayor Scholl stated that he has met with the
owners of the Newport in an attempt to find a middle ground and come to a solution
regarding the parking at Pier Park. He mentioned that there were a few ideas that were
discussed that could potentially lead to a solution in the future.
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Nicholas Rodriguez mentioned that his class completed a bike safety project that will be
presented at a school competition. He thanked Commissioner Svechin and City Attorney
Hans Ottinot for their help.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Aelion seconded a motion to adjourn the
• meeting; Mayor Scholl adjourned it at 7:10 p.m.
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