Please join us in the Commission Chambers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013. The meeting will begin with three special presentations: first, recognition of Assistant City Clerk Mauricio Betancur upon obtaining the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Next, there will be a presentation by Mayor Norman S. Edelcup announcing the winners of the Sunny Isles Beach Photo Contest for the City’s 2014 calendar. Lastly, Lynn M. Dannheisser, Esq. will make a presentation regarding the 501(c) (3) PIP.
There are two Ordinances on the Agenda for first readings:
Amending Chapter 265 “zoning” Section 265-35D(4) to add side yard setback restrictions in the Mixed Use-Resort district for lots with frontage between 211 feet and 299 feet in order to provide an option for design flexibility. Amending Chapter 104 of the city code of ordinances commonly known as the “Art in Public Places” ordinance to require the placement of artwork in private and public facilities as part of site plan approval.
There are 11 resolutions on the Agenda:
Request to approve appointments to the City Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2014.
Request to support urging members of the Florida Legislature to oppose legislation that would mandate the use of a uniform chart of
accounts for all governmental entities to report financial information.
Request to approve budget amendment #BA1213-019 to FY 2012/13 budget for reclassification of budget to reflect actual expenditures at year end.
Request to authorize a charitable contribution to the Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Trust Fund for the Florida International University First Generation college scholarship program not to exceed $5,000.
Request to approve support of the Kiwanis Club fundraising event, Feast of the Senses, with in-kind support in an estimated amount of $11,235.50 plus approve a donation of $10,000 to the Kiwanis Club for the event.
Request to approve a donation to Joshua’s Heart Foundation for their fundraising efforts at Jazz Fest 2013 in the amount of $570.18.
Request to approve a first amendment to the agreement with L&L Truck Repairs for fleet bus and heavy duty vehicle maintenance and repair services.
Request to authorize City Manager or designee to negotiate a second amendment to the agreement with Ric-Man International, Inc. for construction services at Intracoastal Park and related parks.
Request to approve a second amendment to the agreement with Keith and Schnars, P.A. for utility undergrounding consultant services.
Request to approve a letter of intent between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and HJS, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, for the sale of property located at 500 Sunny Isles Boulevard.
Request for approving amendment and consent to assignment between the City of Sunny Isles Beach, 4M Investors, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, and International General Contractor, Inc. for the design-build agreement for the Gateway Park project.
Request to terminate invalid Declaration of Use for property located at 15701 Collins Avenue to facilitate the development of the property.
Finally, there will be a discussion regarding a request by the North Miami Beach Little League for use of a City facility.
