2016-0721 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting July 21,2016 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Municipal Charter, Calling for a General Election to be Held on Tuesday,November 8,2016,for the Purpose of Submitting to the Electorate of the City of Sunny Isles Beach the Names of All Qualified Candidates for Election to the Positions of City Commissioner,Seat 01 (Northern Residential Area),and City Commissioner,Seat 03 (Southern Residential Area); Providing for a Run-Off Election, if Necessary,to be Held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016; Designating One Registered Voter Who Shall Serve with the City Manager and the City Clerk as the Canvassing Board for Said Run-Off Election; Providing for Conducting the Elections,Polling Places,Form of Ballot, Voter Registration, Notice of Elections; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Manager Russo noted Gloria Taft will be designated as a member of the Canvassing Board for the Run-Off Election,as she was for the Special Election in 2015. The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections and her staff will serve as the Canvassing Board for the General Election on November 8, 2016. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Aelion moved and Vice Mayor Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2016-2566 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing the City Manager to Sign or Renew All Required Contracts,Agreements,and Purchase Orders that Affect the Health, Safety, or Welfare of the City, During the Summer Recess Period from the Last City Commission Meeting in July 2016 through the First Regular Commission Meeting in September 2016,Subject to After-the-Fact Ratification at the September 15, 2016 City Commission Meeting; Requiring Legal Review by the City Attorney for Said Contracts and Agreements; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Hines read the title. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Aelion asked what happens if we have a catastrophic event? What happens if we decide to give this allowance, would we have an emergency meeting? City Manager Russo said it depends on what it is. We had this two years ago when we had the collapse of the seawall,that ended up as a$1.7 Million project and he kept the Commission informed of the steps we were taking,the estimated cost exposure,and we moved forward. Mayor Scholl said if something would be out of the ordinary he is sure we are all going to get a text or a phone call. Commissioner Aelion moved and Commissioner Levin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2016-2567 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 7