Sunny Isles Beach public meetings in 2024
29 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
Regular City Commission
The City Commission will consider several budget amendments for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years. The meeting also includes multiple resolutions for vehicle purchases, park improvements, and professional service agreements.
- Budget Amendment BA2324-04 for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
- Budget Amendment BA2425-01 for the 2024-2025 Capital Projects Fund
- Purchase of a Madvac LR50 Mini Sweeper for up to $90,723.00
- Purchase of a modular building for 18070 Collins Avenue up to $259,466.00
- Civil engineering and landscape services for Bella Vista Park up to $108,145.00
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the City Code. The proposed change revises the definition of 'Height' to align with the Florida Building Code and FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.
- Public hearing on amending Chapter 265, Article II, Section 265-5 of the Code of Ordinances
- Revision of the definition of the term 'Height'
- Alignment of height measurement with FEMA and Florida Building Code standards
City Commission Workshop
The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss ways to improve relations with the Miami-Dade County School Board and the Sunny Isles Beach K-8 School. The meeting also includes presentations regarding a new police explosive detection K9 and a Kristallnacht Remembrance Week proclamation.
- Introduction of Police Explosive Detection K9
- Discussion on improving relations with Miami-Dade County School Board
- Proclamation for Kristallnacht Remembrance Week
- Announcement of 2025 Desktop Calendar photo contest winners
Regular City Commission
The City Commission will review several ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments and significant capital expenditures. Key items include construction contracts for the Intracoastal Sports Park and solar panel installation at the Government Center.
- Construction of Intracoastal Sports Park with MBR Construction, Inc. for up to $3,517,539.04
- Installation of solar panels at Government Center for up to $1,171,734.34
- Purchase of police tasers and a drone unit from Axon Enterprises, Inc. for up to $358,400.99
- Redevelopment of Town Center Park playground and new restroom design
- Amendment to building height definitions to align with FEMA and Florida Building Code
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
City Commission Workshop
The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several municipal items. Topics include a proposed loan assistance program for condominium assessments and the potential waiving of permitting fees for building re-certifications.
- Creation of a Loan Assistance Program for Condominium Assessments
- Discussion regarding waiving permitting fees for building re-certifications
- Discussion regarding additional speed humps in Golden Shores
- Discussion regarding Building Dept. digital permitting process
- Discussion regarding a memorial event on October 7
Regular City Commission
The City Commission will consider multiple resolutions regarding citywide service contracts, infrastructure maintenance, and various supply purchases. The agenda also includes a proposed resolution regarding sister city relationships and a zoning variance request for 329 Atlantic Avenue.
- Landscaping services contracts with Visualscape, Inc. ($5.2 million) and Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. ($500,000)
- Infrastructure repairs for the North Bay Road pedestrian bridge ($912,930.70) and Gateway Park pedestrian overpass elevators ($817,319.80)
- Creation of a new Police Drone Unit using $50,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund
- Zoning variance request for a single-family home at 329 Atlantic Avenue
- Resolution prohibiting sister city relationships with cities that do not align with the city's support of Israel
Special City Commission Meeting - Second Budget Hearing
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed millage rate and the operating and capital improvement budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting includes a recommendation to adopt a tax millage levy rate of 1.8000 mills.
- Public hearing on proposed millage rate of 1.8000 mills per $1,000 of taxable assessed value
- Proposed millage rate is 3.49% higher than the 1.7393 'rolled back' rate
- Public hearing on the FY 2024/2025 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
- Adoption of budget ordinance for the period October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025
Special City Commission Meeting - First Budget Hearing
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed millage rate and the operating and capital improvement budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The commission is scheduled to consider the budget ordinance on its first reading, with a final reading set for September 12, 2024.
- Public hearing on a proposed millage rate of 1.8000 mills per $1,000 of taxable assessed value
- Proposed millage rate is 3.49% higher than the 1.7393 'rolled back' rate
- Public hearing on the FY 2024/2025 operating and capital improvement budget
- First reading of the budget ordinance for the period of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025
Commission City Workshop
The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several community topics. Discussions include the use of K-8 school facilities, charter school matters, and potential ride share solutions.
- Discussion on Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 School facilities use
- Discussion regarding charter school
- Discussion on motorized scooter ordinance compliance
- Discussion regarding additional speed humps in Golden Shores
- Discussion regarding a ride share/microtransit solution
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will consider several ordinances, including budget amendments and changes to public notice requirements. The meeting also includes a zoning hearing for the Turnberry Ocean Club and multiple resolutions for city expenditures and service agreements.
- Zoning variance and site plan modification for Turnberry Ocean Club at 18501 Collins Avenue
- Budget Amendment No. BA2324-03 for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year across multiple city funds
- Resolution to replace pedestrian overpass bridge elevators at Gateway Park for up to $709,436.00
- Resolution to purchase four Toyota Rav4 Prime AWD SE vehicles for up to $182,156.00
- Resolution for a new modular building at 18070 Collins Avenue for up to $230,000.00
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to repeal and replace existing city codes. The proposed changes aim to establish new regulations governing the use and display of temporary signs and to conform to existing law.
- Public hearing on repealing Chapter 227 (Temporary Political Signs)
- Public hearing on repealing and replacing Chapter 265, Article IX, §265-57 (Temporary Signs)
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 265, Article IX, sections 265-51, 265-52, 265-55, and 265-56
City Commission Workshop
The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several local ordinances and requests. Topics include a potential ambulance donation, swale area remediation, and fireworks regulations.
- Request for donation of an ambulance to the Jewish Volunteer Ambulance Corps
- Ordinance regarding remediation of swale areas
- Revisions to Section 201-5 regarding fireworks
- Additional speed humps in Golden Shores
- Presentation by Sister City Delegation from Punta del Este, Uruguay
Regular City Commission
The City Commission will consider several ordinances regarding computer use and temporary sign regulations. The meeting also includes resolutions for vehicle purchases, infrastructure upgrades, and setting the proposed ad valorem tax millage levy rate.
- Proposed 2024/2025 ad valorem tax millage levy rate of 1.8000 mills
- Call for a General Election on November 5, 2024, for City Commissioner Seats 01 and 03
- Purchase of two Jeep Gladiator vehicles for up to $94,752.00
- Purchase of four Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrid vehicles for up to $125,912.00
- CCTV system upgrades at the Government Center up to $148,071.63
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 City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss a temporary signs ordinance and a proposed budget amendment regarding an ambulance donation. The meeting also includes legislative updates and discussions on community conversation funds and commission event representation policies.
- Discussion of Temporary Signs Ordinance
- Proposed Budget Amendment Ordinance regarding donation of ambulance
- Re-assignment of budgeted funds for Community Conversation Series
- Policy discussion on Commission representation at events
- Legislative updates by State Representative Basabe
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, a lease agreement for 18590 Collins Avenue, and multiple service contract amendments.
- Budget Amendment No. Ba2324-02 for General Fund and Capital Projects Fund
- Lease agreement with La Playa Beach Associates, LLC at 18590 Collins Avenue
- Academy Bus, LLC motor coach transportation services up to $95,000.00
- Green Facilities, Inc. carpet and floor maintenance up to $215,500.00
- Brightview Landscaping, Inc. maintenance services up to $160,000.00
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
Regular City Commission
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission will consider several ordinances on first reading, including a budget amendment and a new lease agreement. The meeting also includes resolutions for various expenditures ranging from police technology upgrades to park improvements and infrastructure maintenance.
- Budget Amendment Ba2324-02 to the 2023-2024 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
- Lease agreement with La Playa Beach Associates, LLC for 18590 Collins Avenue
- Resolution to use $346,326.61 in DOJ forfeiture funds for a police sergeant and system upgrades
- Agreement with Exquisite Catering for up to $85,000.00
- Demolition contract with Paragon Construction Unlimited, Inc. for $226,761.70
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
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
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 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
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
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