2006 0216 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 16,2006 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Edelcup said if we are adding dwelling units or additional FAR, we can define that to be new. Cliff Schulman, Esq., representing Milton and Associates, asked for clarification, as the Ordinance is presently written, it does not express the intent in Mayor Edelcup's memorandum that previously approved developments would be grandfathered in, and asked in the event of a modification that adds an additional element that the new element would have to meet the Code but not that that was previously approved, correct? City Attorney Ottinot said that was consistent with the Commission's intent. Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Thaler seconded a motion to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading, as amended with the modifications discussed. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 16,2006, at 7:30 p.m. V ote: Commissioner Goodman yes Commissioner Iglesias ~ Commissioner Thaler yes Vice Mayor Brezin yes Mayor Edelcup yes 7C. An Ordinance ofthe City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Prohibiting the Use of Window Covering Material, Barrier or Sign that Exceeds 15% of the Total Transparent Area of a Window(s) in the B-1 and Town Center Business Districts; Providing for Penalties; 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 City Attorney Ottinot Edelcup reported and noted one modification that it would apply to all commercial establishments within the City. Interim City Manager Chief Maas said that when discussion came about concerning this Ordinance one of the concerns was of Officer safety. He said that often times Officers respond to in-progress calls or critical incidents at particular establishments, such as a bank, and the Officer needs to see into the business as it relates to the call such as a robbery in- progress or any type of violent crime that may be going on. lfthe window is covered it would preclude that Officer from seeing into or actually observe and it could be serious not only to the Officer's safety but to those innocent victims that may be inside during the proactive commission of a crime. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Brezin 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, March 16,2006, at 7:30 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Goodman yes Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Thaler yes Vice Mayor Brezin yes Mayor Edelcup ~ 4