Sunny Isles Beach public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special City Commission - Commissioner Stuyvesant Swearing-In
This is a special meeting to accept the results of the November 5, 2024 general election and to swear in Fabiola Stuyvesant as Commissioner for Seat 3. The only action item is a resolution to certify the election and install the new commissioner. The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Resolution accepting November 5, 2024 general election results
- Declaring Fabiola Stuyvesant elected as Commissioner Seat 3
- Swearing-in and installation of officers
City Commission Workshop
This is a City Commission workshop with only ceremonial items on the agenda: a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a special recognition of Kiwanis of Northeast Miami-Dade. No discussion items are listed, so the meeting is procedural and non-substantive.
- Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, presented by Commissioner Viscarra
- Special recognition of Kiwanis of Northeast Miami-Dade, presented by Mayor Svechin
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing up to $275,054.34 for CCTV system upgrades at Margolis Park, Town Center Park, and the Walking Bridge. The body will also establish citywide parking rates and approve various contracts for security services, technology, and construction projects. A public hearing is scheduled for a zoning variance request related to the Turnberry Ocean Club at 18501 Collins Avenue.
- Resolution 10.G/H: Up to $275,054.34 for CCTV upgrades at Margolis Park, Town Center Park, and Walking Bridge
- Resolution 10.A: Establishing citywide parking rates
- Resolution 10.B: Up to $65,626.19 for audio/visual equipment upgrades in Commission Chambers
- Resolution 10.I: Up to $219,322.80 for school crossing guard services with Waterfield Florida Staffing
- Hearing 6.A: Zoning variance for Turnberry Ocean Club at 18501 Collins Avenue
City Commission Workshop
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission holds a workshop to discuss several infrastructure and regulatory items. Topics include adding speed humps in Golden Shores, installing underground fiber internet, and creating a beachwalk with porous concrete. The commission also reviews compliance with the motorized scooter ordinance and temporary sign regulations.
- Discussion on additional speed humps in Golden Shores
- Feasibility of underground fiber optic internet lines
- Compliance with the Motorized Scooter Ordinance
- Feasibility of a beachwalk with porous concrete
- Discussion on the Temporary Signs Ordinance
Special City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will appoint a delegate and alternate to the Miami-Dade League of Cities for the period from May 2024 through May 2025. The body will also discuss the philosophical approach to the City's Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
- Appointment of City Delegate to Miami-Dade League of Cities
- Appointment of Alternate Delegate to Miami-Dade League of Cities
- Discussion of Operating Budget philosophy for FY 2024-2025
City Commission Workshop
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is holding a workshop to receive presentations and discuss several items, including the FY 2022-2023 audit, a 2024 city anniversary event, shuttle route upgrades, Heritage Park design, and replacement of decaying trees. Commissioners also propose enforcement actions for dog fecal matter, beach chairs, and truck delivery traffic. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- FY 2022-2023 audit presentation by Finance Director
- 2024 City Anniversary Event discussion
- Sunny Isles Beach Shuttle Route Upgrades
- Heritage Park Design discussion
- Enforcement of Section 100-1(A) (dog fecal matter) and Section 108-10 (beach chairs)
Commission City Workshop
The City Commission held a workshop to discuss pending litigation involving state financial disclosure forms, the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in municipal parking areas, and the potential use of The Spot as a community center. The meeting also included updates on the Atlantic Isle Bridge Project and the 2024 legislative agenda. No final votes or binding decisions were recorded in the agenda text.
- Discussion of pending litigation involving State Form 6 (Full Financial Disclosure)
- Discussion regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Municipal Parking Garages and Lots
- Discussion regarding the use of The Spot as a Community Center
- Update on the Atlantic Isle Bridge Project
- 2024 Legislative Update
City Commission Workshop
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission holds a workshop to discuss several items. Topics include electric vehicle charging stations in municipal parking and the potential use of The Spot as a community center. The agenda also covers an update on the Atlantic Isle Bridge Project and pending litigation regarding financial disclosure forms.
- Discussion on electric vehicle charging stations in municipal parking garages and lots
- Discussion on using The Spot as a community center
- Atlantic Isle Bridge Project update from the City Engineer
- Discussion on pending litigation involving State Form 6
- Proclamation for Women's History Month
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is meeting to consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024, a mutual aid agreement with the Town of Medley, and several resolutions authorizing expenditures for police, parks, engineering, and roofing services. The agenda also includes a proposal to create a Hebrew Club for children in the C.A.S.E. program. Most items are routine approvals, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Budget Amendment BA2324-01 for General Fund, ARPA Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Stormwater Capital Fund
- Mutual aid agreement with Town of Medley for cooperation and operational assistance
- Resolution to spend up to $190,000 from DOJ forfeiture funds for a full-time School Resource Sergeant
- Contract with Southeastern Surfaces and Equipment for gym floor replacement ($178,643.05) and gym curtain/scoreboards ($41,260)
- Agreement with Advanced Roofing, Inc. for emergency roof services up to $331,978.75
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will consider a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The agenda includes resolutions to approve vehicle purchases, maintenance services, and employee health insurance providers. Several resolutions also express support or opposition to various Florida state bills.
- Budget Amendment No. BA2324-01 for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
- Resolution to purchase a 4x4 Ford F150 from Gus Machado Ford up to $52,500.00
- Resolution to purchase two vehicles from Jay Allen Fleet up to $89,698.00
- Awarding carpet and floor maintenance contracts to Jumep Multy Services LLC and Green Facility Inc.
- Resolution to approve a third amendment with The Amusement Source, LLC up to $85,000.00
City Commission Workshop
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including the creation of a Hebrew Club, Pelican Community Park hours, donations to nonprofits, increased compliance with the motorized scooter ordinance, and a support letter for Florida House Bill 437 on anchoring limitation areas. The agenda also includes presentations and proclamations. No final decisions are being made at this workshop.
- Discussion on increased compliance of the Motorized Scooter Ordinance
- Discussion regarding Pelican Community Park hours
- Discussion on donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Discussion to support letter to Rep. Basabe regarding Florida House Bill 437 (anchoring limitation areas)
- Proclamations for Black History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
City Commission Workshop
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss several operational and regulatory items. Key topics include addressing discrepancies between the Comprehensive Plan and local code, updating residents on revised Newport Pier fees, and discussing a 72-hour vessel anchoring limit in Dumfoundling Bay. The agenda also includes discussions on prohibiting car carriers from parking in residential areas and on Collins Avenue.
- Discussion of Comprehensive Plan and Code Discrepancies and proposed remedy scope
- Update on implementation of revised Newport Pier fees
- Discussion of a 72-hour vessel anchoring limit in Dumfoundling Bay
- Discussion on prohibiting car carriers from parking in residential areas and on Collins Avenue
- Discussion regarding Israeli Bonds
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission is scheduled to vote on a series of resolutions, including a major contract for red light cameras and the purchase of two new buses. The agenda also includes a zoning variance hearing for a single-family home and the approval of a new City Clerk. Additionally, the commission will consider agreements for street lighting, urban trails, and a settlement involving a public art donation.
- Resolution to approve an agreement with RedSpeed Florida LLC for red light cameras not to exceed $889,200.00
- Resolution to ratify the purchase of two 2023 ARBOC Low Floor Shuttle Buses from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. for $357,920.00
- Zoning variance hearing for a single-family home at 241 189 Terrace (Hearing #PZ2023-17)
- Resolution to approve a settlement with PMG-S2 Sunny Isles, LLC accepting a $250,000.00 donation to the Public Art Fund
- Resolution to approve a project agreement with BEA Architects, Inc. for the renovation of 18050 Collins Avenue not to exceed $263,609.88