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Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, June 21, 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 Assistant City Attorney Julia Grachova
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION
Action: Police Captain Dwight Snyder gave the invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3A. Regular City Commission Meeting-May 17, 2018.
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)
Additional Information: Item 7A.Amending Chapter 265 "Zoning"Section 265-A(17)to
Create Incentives for Provision of Electric Car Charging Stations; Revised: Item 9A.
Amending Section 265-47 of the City Code Relating to Driveway Standards to Clarify
Appropriate Traffic Signage for Driveways; Revised: Item 10I. Approving Design Plans
Prepared by Miami-Dade County for the Water and Sewer Department Pump Station Site
#301, Located at 350 Sunny Isles Boulevard; Revised: Item 10J. Approving a Consultant
Agreement Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Police Chief Fred Maas; Add On:
100. Ratifying a Land Donation and Transfer of Development Rights Agreement Between
the City of Sunny Isles Beach and NDPRE#14,LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company
for Property Located at 18500 Collins, Sunny Isles Beach; Add On: IOP. Authorizing the
Expenditure of Additional Budgeted Funds with RJ Behar & Company, Inc. for
Reimbursement of Permitting Fees for the Samson Oceanfront Park Improvement Project.
Action: Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to
approve the above mentioned changes to the agenda. The motion was approved by a
voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6. ZONING
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
7A. Additional Information:
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
Chapter 265"Zoning" Section 265-A.(17)to Create Incentives for Provision of Electric
Car Charging Stations; Providing for Repealer, Providing for Severability; Providing for
Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action:[Clerk's Note:Additional information for this ordinance was distributed prior to the
meeting] City Clerk Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Hans Ottinot 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, July 19, 2018, 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. Revised:
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
Section 265-47 of the City Code Relating to Driveway Standards to Clarify Appropriate
Traffic Signage for Driveways;Providing Maintenance of Driveways by Property Owners;
Providing for Repealer, Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action:[Clerk's Note: This item was revised prior to the meeting]City Clerk Betancur read
the title, and City Attorney Hans Ottinot reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 2018-523 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Aelion yes
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Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin yes
Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl yes
9B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Amending
Ordinance No. 2017-507;Amending the City's Budget No.BA1718-02 for the 2017-2018
Fiscal Year - General Fund, Street Maintenance & Construction Fund, Building Fund,
Capital Projects Fund, Stormwater Fund, and Stormwater Operations and Capital Fund;
Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Implement the Terms and
Conditions of this Ordinance; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Finance Director Audra Curts-Whann
reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Vice Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 2018-524 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 Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; Florida, Approving
an Increase in Spending Authority with Rep Services,Inc.,in an Amount Not to Exceed
$55,000.00 for the Purchase of Bus Benches and Trash Receptacles; 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 and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2826 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, Ratifying
the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds in an Amount not to Exceed$6,000.00 with Indigo
Energy Partners for the Purchase of Diesel Fuel; 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.
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Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2827 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,Awarding
Request for Proposal No. 18-03-01 to and Approving an Agreement with FPI Services,
Inc. to Provide a Customer Service Ambassador for the Pier Park Parking Lot, in a
Total Amount not to Exceed$120,000.00,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 Cultural and Community Services Director
Sylvia Flores reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2828 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, Awarding
Invitation to Bid("Bid")No. 18-03-02 to Superior Landscape& Lawn Services,Inc.as
the Primary Awardee and to Lukes' Landscaping, Inc. as the Secondary Awardee to
Provide Landscape Maintenance Services for City Parks and Recreational Facilities;
Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement in an amount not to
Exceed$1,323,870.00 with Primary Awardee,Provided Said Agreement is First Approved 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 S. Simpson
reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2829 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 ("Bid") No. 18-03-03 to Lukes' Landscaping, Inc. as the Primary
Awardee and to Superior Landscape& Lawn Services,Inc. as the Secondary Awardee
to Provide Landscape Maintenance Services for City Right-of-Ways and Facilities;
Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement in an Amount not to
Exceed$1,852,271.10 with Primary Awardee,Provided Said Agreement is First Approved 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 S. Simpson
reported.
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Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2830 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,Awarding
Invitation to Bid("ITB")No. 18-04-01 to All Webbs Enterprises,Inc.to Perform North
Bay Road Drainage Improvements;Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter
Into an Agreement with Bidder in an Amount not to Exceed $694,900.00, Provided Said
Agreement is First Approved 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 City Manager Christopher J.Russo reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Svechin moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2831 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,Approving a
Second Amendment to Renew for a Five(5)Year Period the Pier Management Agreement
between the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and American Federated Title
Corporation,as Trustee Under Florida Land Trust#3258,Attached Hereto, in Substantially
the Same Form, as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment;
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 Attorney Hans Ottinot reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Aelion moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2832 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,Amending
Condition No. 6 of Resolution No. 12-Z-128 to Increase the Maximum Allowable
Amount of Children from 25 to 50 for the Daycare Located at 17395 North Bay Road,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; 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: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Cultural and Community Services Director
Sylvia Flores reported.
Public Speakers: Felix Kizhner.
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Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2833 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10I. Revised:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida, Approving
Design Plans Prepared by Miami-Dade County for the Water and Sewer Department
Pump Station Site #301, Located at 350 Sunny Isles Boulevard, Attached Hereto as
Exhibit"A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter Into a New Lease
Agreement with Miami-Dade County for a Passive Park,Attached Hereto as Exhibit"B",
in Substantially the Same Form; Providing Authority to Do All Things Necessary to
Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [Clerk's Note: This item was revised prior to the meeting]City Clerk Betancur read
the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Aelion moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2834 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10J. Revised:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
a Consultant Agreement Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Police Chief Fred
Maas, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [Clerk's Note: This item was revised prior to the meeting]City Clerk Betancur read
the title, and Mayor Scholl reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Aelion moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2835 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,Approving
the City Manager's Nomination for Chief of Police,Pursuant to Section 3.2 (10) of the
City's Charter, Effective July 23, 2018; 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 City Manager Christopher J.Russo reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2836 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, to Accept
the Recommendation of the City's Public Arts Advisory Committee ("PAAC") for
Approval of Art in Public Places Application No. AP2018-02 Submitted by Juice &
Java Sunny Isles, LLC'("Applicant') for a Mural to be Located on the Back Wall of the
Property Located at 17100 Collins Avenue, #225; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All
Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [Clerk's Note: A motion was made to amend this resolution to a denial of
recommendation] City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director
Claudia Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Aelion moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution as amended. Resolution No. 2018-2837 was adopted by a roll call vote of 3-2
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Aelion yes
Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin no
Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl no
10M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, to Accept
the Recommendation of the City's Public Arts Advisory Committee ("PAAC") for
Approval of Art in Public Places Application No. AP2018-03 Submitted by Fortune
International& Chateau Group("Applicant')for the Placement of a Fernando Botero
Sculpture on the Property Located at 15800 Collins Avenue; 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 Claudia
Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Svechin moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2838 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
Change Order No.4 to Agreement#3 With Ebsary Foundation Co. for the Third Phase
of the Construction of the North Bay Road Pedestrian Emergency Bridge,in an Amount
not to Exceed$172,905.90,Attached Hereto,in Substantially the Same Form,as Exhibit"A";
Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Said Change Orders;Authorizing the City Manager and
City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this Resolution;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Claudia
Hasbun reported.
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Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Svechin moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2839 was adopted by a voice vote of 5=0 in favor.
10. 0. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Ratifying a
Land Donation and Transfer of Development Rights Agreement Between the City of
Sunny Isles Beach and NDPRE #14, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company for
Property Located at 18500 Collins, Sunny Isles Beach, Attached Hereto as Attachment
"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 Planning and Zoning Director Claudia
Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Aelion moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2840 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
IOP. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing
the Expenditure of Additional Budgeted Funds with RJ Behar & Company, Inc. for
Reimbursement of Permitting Fees for the Samson Oceanfront Park Improvement
Project, in an Amount not to Exceed $6,562.00; 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 Planning and Zoning Director Claudia
Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Svechin moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2841 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11. MOTIONS
City Manager Christopher J. Russo stated that there are some additional materials that are
needed to complete the Skate Park at Haulover. Mayor Scholl requested a motion to
authorize the City Manager to execute a change order with American Ramp Company in
an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00). This motion was
subsequently made into a resolution.
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2842 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Sv- •hin moved and Commissioner Aelion seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting; Mayor S holl adjourned it at 8:24 p.m. •
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