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Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday. March 21, 2013. 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 Edelcup at 6:30 p.m. with the following officials
present:
Mayor Norman S. Edelcup City Manager Christopher J. Russo
Vice Mayor Isaac Aelion City Attorney Hans Ottinot
Commissioner Jeanette Gatto City Clerk Jane A. Hines, CMC
Commissioner Jennifer Levin Deputy City Manager Stan Morris
Commissioner George 'Bud" Scholl Deputy City Attorney Fernando Amuchastegui
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Action: Commissioner Scholl led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and City Historian
Richard C. Schulman gave the invocation.
Mayor Edelcup gave opening remarks of decorum, and he wished City Historian Schulman a
Happy Birthday.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3A. Regular City Commission Meeting— February 21, 2013.
Action: Commissioner Levin had noted a correction on page 11, 3rd paragraph, she said "bid"
not "bridge ". City Clerk Hines corrected it.
Vice Mayor Aelion moved and Commissioner Levin seconded a motion to approve the
above mentioned Summary- Minutes, as amended. The motion was approved by a voice
vote of 5 -0 in favor.
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions /Amendments)
4A. Request to Hear Items: Withdrawn: Item 7C. Amend Chapter 265 re: Setbacks; Revised:
Item 10B. 3rd Amendment to Agreement with 4M Investors; Item 10D. Bermello
Ajamil, Intracoastal Parks Project; Item 10E. Bermello Ajamil, Arlen House Project.
Action: Mayor Edelcup noted the above changes to the agenda.
Vice Mayor Aelion moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the
above changes to the agenda. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5A. A Proclamation to be Presented Designating 2013) as "The 500Th Anniversan, of the
European Discovery of Florida" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Florida.
Action: Mayor Edelcup reported, and the City Clerk will mail the Proclamation to
representatives for Florida's Viva Florida 500! Celebration.
5B. A Proclamation to be Presented Designating March 2013, and every March thereafter, as
"Bike305 Month" in the Citv of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Action: Mayor Edelcup reported. and Cultural and Community Services Director Susan
Simpson will get the Proclamation to the Miami -Dade County Park, Recreation and Open
Spaces Department.
5C. A Certificate of Appreciation to be Presented to "Acqualina Resort and Spa" upon
Receiving Five (5) Stars, and to "Trump International Beach Resort" upon Receiving
Four (4) Stars from the Forbes Travel Guide's Annual Star Awards.
Action: Mayor Edelcup reported noting that Acqualina Resort and Spa is one of two hotels
to receive this highest award of five stars in all of South Florida. the other hotel being The
Mandarin Oriental in Miami. The Trump International Beach Resort is one of ten hotels to
receive four stars in all of South Florida. Our little City of one square mile is favorably
recognized by the hotel community as one of the top spots to come and visit. The Mayor and
City Commission presented trophies and Certificates of Appreciation to Jules Trump of
Acqualina Resort and Spa, and to Gil Dezer of Trump International Beach Resort. Mr.
Trump and Mr. Dezer thanked the Mayor and City Commission and the City Administration
for the excellent way they run this City. A video on the "Mansions at Acqualina —
Penthouse" was shown.
5D. Presentation by Chairperson Lewis J. Thaler on the Final Report of the Charter Revision
Commission.
Action: Chairperson Lewis J. Thaler reported on behalf of the Charter Revision Commission
members Jorge Camaraza, Erica Chao. John Rusnak, and Jack Cohen. He went through a
summary of the following recommendations: 1) require the consent of the City Commission
to hire or fire the Police Chief: 2) require candidates for office to provide specific proof of
residency: 3) permit the Charter Revision Commission (CRC) to select its own chairperson:
4) extend the time frame for the CRC to submit recommendations to the Commission from
90 days to 120 days; 5) delete the requirement that the City use Miami -Dade Fire Rescue:
and 6) permit the City Attorney and City Clerk to correct scrivener's errors in the Charter.
He thanked the City Commission for their support, his fellow CRC members for their
service. City Attorney Hans Ottinot for his counsel. and City Clerk Jane Hines for her
assistance during the process of reviewing the Charter. Mayor Edelcup presented them each
with a Certificate of Appreciation for their valuable service to the City.
Mayor Edelcup asked the City Attorney to go into a detailed description of these
amendments. City Attorney Ottinot noted that Item 7B is the proposed Charter Amendments
Ordinance. The first amendment relates to requiring the City Manager to obtain consent of
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the City Commission for hiring and terminating the Police Chief. At this time. with the
exception of the City Attorney's Office, the City Manager has the authority to hire or fire any
of the employees of the City. The second change was basically requiring candidates for the
office of the Mayor and Commission to provide more specific proof at the time of filing
candidacy with the City Clerk of the following: current voters registration card and proof of
residency within the City. In order to run for the office of Mayor or City Commissioner you
must reside in the City for at least one year. Additionally if you are running for a residential
seat. you must reside in that residential district for one year. Another change that the CRC is
recommending is to extend time limits for the CRC to file the report with the Commission.
Currently the CRC, from date of appointment. has 90 days to complete this work and submit
their recommendations to the Commission. Some members of the CRC felt they needed
additional time due to business or family issues and they wanted to extend their time to 120
days. Nevertheless they may finish their report prior to the 120 days. Another proposed
recommendation is the removal of the mandatory requirement that this City use Miami -Dade
Fire Rescue service. We are probably the only City since Miami -Dade County has permitted
cities to incorporate since 1995 to have that provision in its Charter. He clarified that it
doesn't mean we are moving away from Miami -Dade Fire Rescue, it is just removing this
mandatory requirement that basically makes us the same as other new cities in Miami -Dade
County. One last amendment that the CRC has proposed is basically to recommend that the
CRC selects its own chairperson currently based on his interpretation that appointment was
made by the Mayor.
Mayor Edelcup suggested we now hear Item 713 regarding the Charter Amendments.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Levin seconded a motion to take item 7B
out of order and to hear now. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
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
Chapter 108 of the City Code Relating to Beaches to Prohibit the Removal of Beach Sand
from Private Property Without a City Permit and Except Pursuant to Guidelines
Established by the State of Florida; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of
Conflicting Provisions; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; and Providing for an Effective
Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: This item was heard after Item 7B.] City Clerk Hines read the
title. and Mayor Edelcup said with all the construction going on in this City. he didn't want
to see any of the sand on our beaches or anywhere in the City disappearing. There was
nothing in our City Code to prevent any of the developers from when they are excavating to
build new projects, to turning around and selling that sand. Because of that circumstance he
had asked City Attorney Ottinot to prepare this Ordinance that prohibits developers from
selling sand and basically saving that any sand in our City stays in our City. and it can't be
sold, delivered, or given away to other municipalities.
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Public Speakers: None
Vice Mavor Aelion moved and Commissioner Levin 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, April 18, 2013, at
6:30 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Gatto
yes
Commissioner Levin
ves
Commissioner Scholl
ves
Vice Mayor Aelion
ves
Mayor Edelcup
yes
713. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Section 2.4 "Qualifications ": Amending Section 3.2 "Powers and Duties of the City
Manager"; Amending Section 7.4 "Charter Revision'; Amending Section 7.8 "Fire Rescue
Service "; Amending Certain Sections for Clarification Purposes and to Correct Grammatical
Errors; Providing for Requisite Ballot Language for Submission to the Electorate: Providing
for Copies of the Charter Amendments to be Available for Public Inspection; Calling for a
Special Election on the Proposed Charter Amendments to the City Charter to be Held
on Tuesdav, June 4, 2013; Providing for Notice of Election; Providing for Balloting and
Election Procedures; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion into the Charter;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: This item was heard after Item 5D. See Item SD for additional
action.] City Clerk Hines read the title. and City Attorney Ottinot reported. City Clerk
Hines noted the Elections Department gave us the date of Tuesday. June 4, 2013 to hold the
Special Election.
Public Speakers: Lewis J. Thaler;
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to approve the proposed
amendments and to hold the Special Election on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Mayor Edelcup said
he felt that the Mayor is in a better position to appoint the Chairperson to a committee but if
that is the desire of the Commission he won't hold an objection to it.
Commissioner Scholl 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, April 18, 2013, at
6:30 p.m. Mayor Edelcup said by this action the amount of items that can be submitted for
the residents to review and vote on is closed, and City Attorney Ottinot said that is correct.
Vote: Commissioner Gatto
ves
Commissioner Levin
ves
Commissioner Scholl
ves
Vice Mayor Aelion
ves
Mayor Edelcup
yes
[City Clerk's Note: Item 7A was heard after Item 7B.]
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7C. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Florida, Amending
Chapter 265 "Zoning" Section 265 -5 to Add Definitions: Amending Chapter 265 "Zoning'
Section 265- 35(D)(6) to Clarify Restrictions on Setback Encroachments in the Mixed
Use -Resort (MU -R) District Amending Chapter 265 "Zoning` Section 265 -36 to Include
Development Standards for Hotels and Apartment - Hotels Within the Neighborhood
Business (B -1) District: Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting
Provisions; Providing for Inclusion in the Code: and Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: Withdrawn
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
Ordinance No. 2012 -391: Amending the City's Budget for the 2012 -2013 Fiscal Year —
General Fund, Building Fund, Streets Fund, 2010 Capital Projects Fund, Stormwater
Fund, and Capital Improvement Projects Fund: Authorizing the City Manager to Do All
Things Necessary to Implement the Tetras and Conditions of this Ordinance: Providing for
an Effective Date.
(First Reading 02/21/13)
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Finance Director Minal Shah reported noting the
most significant adjustments include the recognition of the $2.9 Million surplus in the
General Fund of which $2 Million will be transferred to the Capital Projects Fund. The other
significant adjustment is an increase to the Fishing Pier Project of about $1 Million.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Aelion seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 2013 -400 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5 -0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Gatto
ves
Commissioner Levin
ves
Commissioner Scholl
ves
Vice Mayor Aelion
ves
Mayor Edelcup
ves
9B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Repealing
Ordinance No. 2005 -227 regarding Early Voting: Providing for Repealer: Providing for
Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code: Providing for an Effective Date.
(First Reading 02/21/13)
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported that this
Ordinance allows the City to hold early voting during the elections. Also the Commission
had agreed to use City Hall as an early voting site.
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Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Aelion moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading.
Ordinance No. 2013 -401 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5 -0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Gatto
ves
Commissioner Levin
ves
Commissioner Scholl
ves
Vice Mayor Aelion
ves
Mayor Edelcup
ves
Sitting in as the Local Planning Agency and the City Commission, to Consider the
Following Ordinance Amending the Land Development Regulations (LDRs):
9C. A Resolution of the Local Planning Agency of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Florida.
Recommending to the City Commission of Sunny Isles Beach. the Ordinance Amending
Chapter 265, Section 46 of the Code of Ordinances to Provide for Additional Regulations for
Mechanical Parking. Attached as Exhibit "A ": Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: 9C & 9C.1 were heard together.] City Clerk Hines read the
title.
Vice Mayor Aelion moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. LPA Resolution No. 2013 -74 was adopted by a vote of 5 -0 in favor.
9C.1 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Florida; Amending
Chapter 265, Section 46 of the Code of Ordinances to Provide for Additional Regulations
for Mechanical Parking; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code:
Providing for Repealer: Providing for an Effective Date.
(First Reading 02/21/13)
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attomey Ottinot reported that the purpose
of this Ordinance is to enhance the safety of mechanical parking by prohibiting self - parking
and requiring annual safety inspections of such parking facility. He noted two minor changes
to the Ordinance: page 69 of agenda [page 2 of Ordinance], the platform is 7 -9' by 17' and it
should be replaced with 8' by 16'. Also bolt pans and drip trays should be replaced with
fully loaded platforms must be used for this purpose.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Aelion moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading, as amended. Ordinance No. 2013 -402 was adopted by a
roll call vote of 5 -0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Gatto ves
Commissioner Levin ves
Commissioner Scholl yes
Vice Mayor Aelion ves
Mayor Edelcup ves
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10. RESOLUTIONS
10A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Approving
the First Amendment to the Agreement with Development Counsellors International
(DCI) for Public Relations Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $42,800.00, 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 Hines read the title, and Cultural and Community Services Director
Susan Simpson reported that this is the renewal of DCI's contract with the same terms. In
response to Vice Mayor Aelion's question she noted that DCI works primarily with Ibis
Romero of the Sunny Isles Beach Tourist and Marketing Council.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Aelion moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2013 -2035 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
l OB. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
the Third Amendment to Design -Build Agreement between the City of Sunny Isles
Beach and 4M Investors, LLC., in Substantially the Same Form Attached Hereto as Exhibit
"A ": Providing for 15 Days Acceptance Period for Contractor to Accept Third Amendment
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager and City
Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerks Note: A revised Cover Memo, Resolution, and Amendment were
distributed prior to meeting.] City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot
reported that recently they had a very productive meeting with the Contractor. At the
meeting the Contractor informed them that there are four (4) critical issues that they are
requesting revisions from the original contract: 1.) design cost for the Pedestrian Bridge; 2)
payment and performance bond after completion of the Project; 3) termination for
convenience clause; and 4) liability for unknown conditions on the site. Staff agreed to
modify the contract with certain modifications that addressed two (2) of the critical issues.
The City agreed to reduce the bond amount from 50% of the GMP to 15% of the GMP after
completion of the Project. The City has agreed to pay the additional costs associated with the
bonds after completion of the Project. The City has modified the site conditions liability
exposure from a cost standpoint. He has included in the Third Amendment basically the
same language that was in the agreement between the City and Coastal Construction with
respect to the construction at Heritage Park. However, the City has not agreed to the
Contractor's request to eliminate the termination for convenience clause and the request for
additional fees for the design of the Pedestrian Bridge. Nevertheless the City has agreed to
pay the Contractor 579,335.30 to finish the design of the Pedestrian Bridge. To this end it is
critical that all remaining terms of the original agreement stays intact. The original
agreement provides the City with the ability to manage the Project. If the City's ability to
manage the project is diminished by certain revisions the Project may be more expensive.
This proposed Resolution before the Commission which we gave a copy of the Third
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Amendment to the Contractor before the meeting today. He has spoken to the Contractor's
attorney and we are very close nevertheless there is a point of disagreement that they need to
discuss with the City Manager in the immediate future. We have proposed a Resolution that
allows that discussion to take place with a recommendation to approve the Third Amendment
that is part of this agenda providing that the City and the Contractor resolves all these issues
within a 15 -day time period. Mayor Edelcup, Vice Mayor Aelion, Commissioner Levin and
Commissioner Scholl each disclosed that they had Ex Parte communications with the
Contractor.
Public Speakers: Steven Helfman, Esq.
Vice Mayor Aelion asked if the design of the bridge has been modified since its original
design, and City Attorney Ottinot said it is the same. Mayor Edelcup said he had discussions
with the principal Jose Milton which is covered in the memorandum dated March 6, 2013
and signed by him and Mr. Milton Sr., that outlines the changes that they are willing to make
and that these would be the sole changes that would be made for the contract. He also will
stand by the suggestion of giving 15 days to finalize this contract providing that we stay
within the parameters of the memorandum that he and Mr. Milton signed.
Steven Helfman. Esq. representing the Miltons said they did make a concession and dropped
the guaranteed price by approximately $2 Million, and they have agreed to build a bridge
subject to the City securing those approvals that we need to do that, and that is within this
agreement. There are still some significant issues that we need to get resolved. There are
some issues with respect to environmental liabilities that don't lie with them. There is still
an issue which involves up to about 5500,000 of who is going to pay for the design cost of
the bridge. He said he is not quite sure why we are here this evening because the
memorandum that the Mayor spoke about that he signed with Mr. Milton says that there is
supposed to be a 30 -day timeframe in which we are supposed to negotiate an agreement, that
was two weeks ago, why is this on the agenda, why do we need an extension?
Mayor Edelcup said we gave you those 30 days by extending this agreement that we have
entered into for 15 days. He also reminded him that he and Mr. Milton agreed that they
would make the changes solely in accordance with the memorandum, and Mr. Helfman
decided to rewrite the contract. He said if you want to rewrite the contract that we would put
it out to bid again, and so either we get this contract done in the next 15 days, and time is of
the essence, either you accept what we have put here with the minor modifications that our
attorneys are willing to work with you on or you don't accept it, then we will go our separate
ways. He thought it was in the interest of our citizens and in due respect to Mr. Milton, Sr.,
since they both thought it was important for him to build this project.
City Attorney Ottinot said he thinks the Commission has given you the 15 days but if you
want to have a conversation. let's have it attorney to attome_v. Mr. Heitman said he thinks
what you are doing is approving a contract that you said and you are telling us that we have
15 days to sign it, and that wasn't your deal with Mr. Milton. If you want to break the deal
with Mr. Milton you can do it, and Mayor Edelcup said he is not breaking the deal. He had
spoken to Mr. Milton today and he assured him that everything that we discussed he is still
ready to move forward on.
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Vice Mayor Aelion moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the
resolution, as amended. Resolution No. 2013 -2036 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Gatto
ves
Commissioner Levin
yes
Commissioner Scholl
ves
Vice Mayor Aelion
yes
Mayor Edelcup
ves
IOC. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Approving
an Agreement with R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. to Provide Civil/Environmental
Engineering Services for the Design, Fabrication, and Installation of a Solid Wall
Under the William Lehman Causeway, in an Amount Not to Exceed $39.031.00. 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 Hines read the title. and City Engineer Helen Gray reported noting that
this wall is under the William Lehman Causeway separating Ocean Reserve and Oceanview
from the parking areas underneath the Causeway.
Public Speakers: Ted Harrison
Ted Harrison. President of the Association, representing the building which is furthest west
by the Intracoastal and they have a couple of concerns. The other two buildings are set up
differently as far as the parking garages go. Their garage is angled to where you can see our
southwest and the City's northwest comer. There is only maybe 2 to 3 feet difference
between the property line and the comer of their garage. The other buildings have much
more space than they do. They are concerned that when the 8 -foot wall goes up, that it is
going to block a lot of light which they desperately need on the first floor because they are
already short on light because of the Causeway. When the wall goes up it is going to come
very close to their property and they are concerned that there will not be enough light in there
and they will have to install new lighting which will be of great expense to them because
otherwise there may be a liability to them in case someone gets hurt because it is too dark.
The other issue is that it is going to block some of the air circulation, however, they are in
favor of the wall. Also when they met with City representatives, all three buildings were
there, it was very helpful but he forgot to express their opinion on the pedestrian gate. They
are in favor of the gate and they think it should be installed in that wall. and they will have to
work it out between the three buildings on how to use that lot but this way it will be built.
City Manager Russo said they did have a very good meeting and thanked him and the other
building managers because it was very productive. First of all in regard to the air circulation,
we don't believe that would be affected. However what they do want to do, based on the
trajectory of light into that garage based on the sun, etc., is to do a small lighting study. We
will take readings on the light in the garage now and then where the 8 -foot wall is supposed
to be so we can get an idea if we are diminishing any natural lighting inside the garage. We
will keep them informed of that study. Mayor Edelcup said let's wait until we get the report
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and if it is just a remedial thing and we can do it. we will go ahead and do it.
Vice Mayor Aelion said there is a 2 to 3 foot distance between the wall and the nearest wall
to your property, and Mr. Harrison said it is very close. City Manager Russo said it is short
but he thinks it is a little more than that but as you get west the walking corridor does narrow
from the first to the second to the third building. Vice Mayor Aelion said then the guidelines
for fire. etc., the distance is wide enough, and City Manager Russo said that area would not
be effected because there is already a fence on the property line and this is to the property
line. It may have more of a bearing on the lighting, there is a walking corridor there. He
thinks it is more like 3 to 5 feet there versus the fairly substantial walking area as you go east.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Aelion seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2013 -2037 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
l OD. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Agreement with Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. to Provide Professional
Engineering Services for Design of Improvements for the Intracoastal Waterway Parks
Improvement Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $76.000.00 983.962.00. 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's Note: A revised Resolution was distributed prior to meeting.] City
Clerk Hines read the title. and City Engineer Helen Gray reported noting that it is for both
north and south of Poinciana Drive. She also noted that the amount was reduced to
$76,000.00, and that the Consultants are here tonight.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Levin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution, as amended. Resolution No. 2013 -2038 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, Approving
an Agreement with Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. to Provide Professional
Engineering Services for Design of Improvements for the Arlen House Right -of -Way
Streetscape Improvement Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $50.900.00 $54.675.00.
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's Note: A revised Resolution was distributed prior to meeting.) City
Clerk Hines read the title, and City Engineer Helen Gray reported noting that this project is
essentially a continuation of the Intracoastal Park. She also noted that the amount was
reduced to $50.900.00.
Public Speakers: None
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Mayor Edelcup noted that former Commissioner Roslyn Brezin is here tonight in the
audience, and said when we do that project to make sure we have a double light at that
entranceway into Bayview Drive so that we can improve the lighting in that area. City
Manager Russo said that will be done sooner then expected.
Vice Mayor Aelion moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the
resolution, as amended. Resolution No. 2013 -2039 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in
favor.
11. MOTIONS
None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Edelcup adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Jane A. Hines, CHIC, Citv Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on April 18, 2013
S. Edelcup, Mayor
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission,
VIA: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager
FROM: Jane A. Hines, CIVIC, City Clerk
DATE: 4/18/2013
RE: Summary Minutes for the March 21, 2013 City Commission
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RECOMMENDATION:
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