Sunny Isles Beach public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two site plan modifications for major properties on Collins Avenue and a resolution to begin negotiations with Freebee for on-demand transportation services. The commission will hear reports from the Planning and Zoning Director on the Bentley Residences project and the Mobil Gas Station, and will consider directing the City Manager to negotiate with Freebee.
- Site plan modification for Bentley Residences at 18401 Collins Avenue (Hearing #PZ2023-14)
- Site plan modification for Mobil Gas Station at 18300 Collins Avenue (Hearing #PZ2023-15)
- Resolution to direct City Manager to begin negotiations with Beefree, LLC d/b/a Freebee for on-demand transportation services
City Commission Workshop
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission held a workshop to discuss several operational and policy items. Topics included the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, a digital permitting process for the Building Department, and resident dressing stalls at Samson Park. The meeting also featured special presentations on police canines and civic proclamations.
- Discussion on installing resident dressing stalls at Samson Park
- Discussion on the city's electric vehicle charging stations
- Discussion on a digital permitting process for the Building Department
- Discussion on the Golden Shores Urban Trail
- Presentation on the Building Department's office space needs
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider several resolutions, including the purchase of approximately 0.40 acres at 18126 Atlantic Boulevard for $5,500,000.00 from S&B Atlantic Blvd, LLC. The agenda also includes adopting an ordinance to regulate motorized scooters and other wheeled devices, and approving a $228,985.58 contract with Carahsoft for OpenGov budgeting software.
- Purchase of 0.40 acres at 18126 Atlantic Blvd for $5,500,000.00
- New ordinance regulating motorized scooters and establishing registration fees
- Contract with Carahsoft for OpenGov software up to $228,985.58
- Agreement with Foreverlawn for artificial turf installation up to $104,477.12
- Discussion on redesigning Intracoastal Sports Park to a passive park
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is considering several resolutions to authorize expenditures for law enforcement equipment and vehicles. Key items include purchasing ten automated license plate readers and new police vehicles. The agenda also features a first reading of an ordinance to amend the city's competitive bidding procedures and a budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
- Resolution to purchase 10 Automated License Plate Readers from Millenium Products, Inc. for up to $299,979.77
- Resolution to buy 10 2023 Ford vehicles from Bartow Ford for up to $567,084.32
- Resolution to spend $408,273.81 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for dispatch software and license plate readers
- First reading of Ordinance amending competitive bidding to allow electronic bids
- Budget Amendment No. BA2223-03 for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year General Fund and other funds
City Commission Workshop
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will hold a workshop on October 19, 2023. Items include a discussion regarding e-scooters and a presentation on Police Department accreditation. The meeting also features an introduction to the Intracoastal Police Athletic League.
- Discussion Regarding E-Scooters
- Police Department Accreditation Presentation
- Introduction to the Intracoastal Police Athletic League
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is reviewing multiple resolutions, including a $4,580,142.60 contract for the Golden Shores Pump Station Rehabilitation. The agenda also includes a zoning hearing for a site plan modification at 18801 Collins Avenue and several resolutions for office supplies and landscaping services.
- Golden Shores Pump Station Rehabilitation contract with Comtech Engineering, Inc. ($4,580,142.60)
- Zoning hearing for La Playa Beach Associates LLC at 18801 Collins Avenue
- Landscaping maintenance agreement with Brightview Landscaping, Inc. ($900,000.00)
- Resolution assigning $6,267,400.00 to Parks and Recreation Master Plan fund balance
- Storm drainage replacement at Pier Park with Team Contracting, Inc. ($104,718.91)
Regular City Commission Meeting - 1 of 2
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions for approval, including contracts for construction and services, and discussions on a whistleblower ordinance and building department staffing. The agenda also includes presentations on the FY 2021-2022 audit and awards, plus a first reading of an ordinance to revise the definition of 'waterfront'.
- Resolution to spend up to $126,240 in federal forfeiture funds on police equipment and canines
- Resolution to award $745,990 contract to Sleiman Construction for Meditation Garden at Town Center Park
- Resolution to award $422,665.10 to Stout Group for 172nd Street roadway and drainage improvements
- Resolution to approve $426,783 change order for Golden Shores utility undergrounding project
- First reading of ordinance revising definition of 'waterfront' in Land Development Code
Regular City Commission Meeting - 2 of 2
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will vote on multiple resolutions, including payments for the Golden Shores Utility Undergrounding Project and a new agreement with Sleiman Construction for the Town Center Park Meditation Garden. The agenda also includes a zoning hearing for a veterinary clinic at 18600 Collins Avenue and discussions on the city's operating budget and millage rates.
- Resolution approving up to $254,133.01 to AT&T for Golden Shores Utility Undergrounding
- Resolution approving up to $264,393.34 to Breezeline for Golden Shores Utility Undergrounding
- Resolution amending agreement with Sleiman Construction for Meditation Garden construction up to $820,589.56
- Zoning hearing for a conditional use permit for a veterinary clinic at 18600 Collins Avenue
- Resolution terminating state grant for pedestrian park bridge at 174th Street
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is set to approve a proposed ad valorem tax millage levy of 2.0000 mills for fiscal year 2023/2024. The agenda also includes resolutions to approve contract amendments with several vendors for architectural, engineering, and maintenance services. Additionally, the Commission will discuss a new ordinance regarding door-to-door solicitations and the adoption of a Dune Master Plan.
- Resolution establishing the City's Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Millage Levy Rate at 2.0000 Mills for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
- Resolution approving a First Amendment to Rodriguez Architects, Inc. for Bella Vista Park services up to $48,750.00
- Resolution approving a Second Amendment to CT Mechanical for Gateway Park Community Center AC services up to $59,992.30
- Resolution approving a Third Amendment to Craig A. Smith & Associates for Central Island Area Pump Stations up to $5,750.00
- Discussion regarding an Ordinance Prohibiting Door-to-Door Solicitations
City Commission Workshop - Police Department Feasibility Study (1 of 2)
The City Commission held a workshop to review a memorandum regarding the Police Department Space Assessment Feasibility Study. The agenda consisted solely of a presentation on this study, with no votes or decisions recorded in the provided text. The meeting was procedural in nature, serving as the first of two sessions for this topic.
- Presentation of Police Department Space Assessment Feasibility Study memorandum
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is voting on several resolutions to authorize the purchase of police vehicles, radios, and license plate reader systems. The body is also adopting a budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and considering new ordinances regarding rental properties and solid waste. Additionally, the Commission will discuss temporary polling location changes and a potential whistleblower ordinance.
- Resolution 10.C: Purchase of police equipment (ALPRs, vests, radios, trucks) up to $517,433.85 using DOJ forfeiture funds.
- Resolution 10.D: Purchase of four 2023 Ford F150 trucks from Bartow Ford up to $232,149.56.
- Resolution 10.E: Agreement with Millennium Products, Inc. for ALPR systems up to $187,705.79.
- Resolution 10.F: Purchase of police radios from Miami-Dade County up to $65,578.50.
- Item 9.A: Budget Amendment BA2223-02 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year operating and capital budgets.
Special City Commission
The City Commission will take first reading of an ordinance amending the City Charter. The amendments cover the Vice Mayor role, service limits, vacancies, compensation, and election procedures. A special election to approve these changes is being scheduled.
- Ordinance amending City Charter sections C-2.2 through C-7.4
- Authorization for City Attorney and Clerk to amend Charter
- Scheduling of special election for charter amendments
- Discussion on Swales and Drainage by Vice Mayor Joseph
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2023, to consider several resolutions and a budget amendment. Key items include adopting a budget amendment for FY 2022-2023, authorizing the purchase of three unmarked police vehicles, approving an in-kind donation to a local baseball league, and approving expenditures for computer hardware and copier leases. The meeting also includes presentations, a proclamation, and discussions on various topics such as subleasing FDOT property and creating a faith-based council.
- Budget Amendment BA2223-01 for FY 2022-2023
- Purchase of 3 unmarked police vehicles up to $165,000
- In-kind donation to North Miami Beach Little League up to $10,000
- Computer hardware purchase up to $219,984.61
- Four-year copier lease with Toshiba up to $34,171
Special City Commission
This is a special City Commission meeting with a ceremonial agenda: call to order, pledge, swearing-in of the mayor, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Swearing-in of mayor