2006 0518 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting May 18, 2006 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 7 A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Mandating that Owners and Operators of Food Stores Including Pharmacies Located in the City of Sunny Isles Beach Have Alternate Energy Sources, Such as Emergency Generators, with Sufficient Electrical Charge to Ensure the Uninterrupted Supply of Power During a Declared State of Emergency; Establishing Definitions; Providing for Approval by the City Manager; Providing for Exemptions for Limited Periods; Establishing Penalties and Enforcement Procedures; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Mayor Edelcup reported noting that this ordinance was adopted previously as an emergency ordinance and that it is void after a certain time period. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Goodman asked how much time do they have to come into compliance. Mayor Edelcup said that when we passed the emergency Ordinance we gave June 1, 2006 as the date, nothing is changing from that date because that is when the Commission mandated it. Code Enforcement and Licensing Director Robert Solera reported that they provided letters to every location that encompasses this ordinance, noting that inspections will be done on June 1, 2006 to make sure they are in compliance. Commissioner Goodman noted that there is a fine of $500 per day if they are not in compliance. City Attorney Ottinot noted a minor amendment on page 21, Section 5, (Compliance) should be deleted. Mayor Edelcup said to waive any permit fees for anyone putting in a generator, they need to go through the permitting process but not to collect a fee on it. City Attorney Ottinot noted that an amendment can be added to item 10J which deals with the permit. Commissioner Thaler moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading, as amended. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 15,2006, at 7:30 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Goodman yes Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Thaler yes Vice Mayor Brezin yes Mayor Edelcup yes 7B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Mandating that Owners and Operators of High-Rise Buildings with a Total Height of 75-Feet or Higher Located in the City of Sunny Isles Beach have Alternate Energy Sources, Including Emergency Generators, with Sufficient Electrical Charge to Operate at Least One (1) Elevator Unit within Each Building During a Declared State of Emergency; Establishing Definitions; Providing for Applicability; Providing for Penalties and Enforcement Procedures; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for 3