--------- Oh yeah. Good afternoon everyone. Hello. Um, calling the meeting to order. >> Mauricio. >> Commissioner Joseph >> present. >> Commissioner Styverson >> here. >> Commissioner Vascara here. >> Excuse me. Vice Mayor Vascara
>> also here. Commissioner Lama >> here. >> Mayor Fetchin >> here. >> All members present. >> Okay. Wonderful. So, uh, for those that are watching, since there's not really anyone in the audience, uh, you may have noticed that we're doing this a little bit earlier, um, this was a decision by
the commission in order to be more inclusive and allow for more time for the public to engage and to have time for public comment. So, the the the meeting is going to go a little bit different than you're all used to. Uh we're going to start with public comment
first. Um so Mauricio, if you can just explain the process that it would normally take. >> Yeah. So normally um public comments are reserved for the 6:30 meeting where we allow the public to speak on any item that's listed on the agenda and we go a
per item basis with a traditional citizens forum at the end of that meeting. However, for the workshops, um, we're adding this new section for public comments where the public can come and speak on any item that's listed on that agenda. However, whatever comments are
made are limited strictly to what's listed on this agenda and not, like I said, the traditional citizens forums that we have at 6:30. >> Okay. Thank you. So again, for clarification, if people want to participate and bring up whatever it is they want connected to the city, they should come at 6:30 and wait for the
citizen form. Okay. Wonderful. So with that, do we have any public comments? >> We do not. >> Okay. Thank you. So let's start with those special presentations. >> Okay. The first item on the agenda is 3A proclamation uh for Autism Soccer Day.
Commissioner Syson, you want me to read the proclamation? Okay. The proclamation reads, "Whereas Autism Soccer is an an organization founded in 2012 to create inclusive opportunities for individuals with autism through soccer, sportsbased
activities, and community support. And whereas autism soccer promotes social inclusion, skill development, confidence, and meaningful participation for children, youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorder in an environment of support, understanding, and encouragement. Whereas through
adapted soccer training, autism soccer helps participants develop physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills while promoting teamwork, discipline, friendship, and a sense of belonging. Whereas autism soccer has impacted thousands of children and families and
continues to expand its mission of inclusion and opportunity through programs, events, education, and advocacy. And whereas Autism Soccer Day provides an opportunity to recognize the importance of inclusive recreational programming and to celebrate the abilities, talents, and contributions of
individuals with autism. Whereas the city of Sunny Al Beach supports efforts that promote acceptance, inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement for individuals of all abilities. Now therefore, Dwis Fetchin and on behalf of the city commission of the city of Sunny Al Beach hereby proclaim April 18th,
2026 as autism soccer day in the city of Sunny Al Beach. >> Wonderful. >> Did you want to say a few words? >> Yes, I'm going to read something. So, in honor of April as autism month, I can request a proclamation recognizing autism soccer and his founder Oscar
Amoose. More than a decade ago, Oscar Amu CEO and founder Autism Soccer realized that sport require a new architecture to accommodate neurodeiversity. After founding the hope of for autism united for soccer foundation in 2013, his work has evolved
to create a robust business and educational ecosystem. Documenting in his literary publications that today serve as a global guide. Today, autism soccer is active in 28 countries and has impacted the life of over 25,000
children and adults with autism. So, we have here Oscar Amus from Autism Soccer to receive the proclamation. So, if I may, I would like to invite him to say a few words. >> Sure. Please come up. Honorable mayor, council woman, council
men, members of the this this beautiful city. I'm I'm your neighbor. I'm from North Miami. I want to appreciate I want to appreciate for this recognition. For me, this is more than a recognition because it's a significant
uh put the our name on the company for many many years working and for us is is a really honor to receive this proclamation. Today we serve at least nine kids for you community. They're going to play with us in Opaloka. Our organization is in 17 country. We're
going to be close to 20 this year with the World Cup. Everything's going to be better. And um we serve a lot of kids around the world and we develop our own methodology and our franchise and we're looking forward in the future try to fit our program in this city but I think
it's too small. It's like too many people here but we have the neighbors who help us to to receive the kids. So for that commissioner Fabola, thank you so much for the proclamation. Honorable Mayor Larissa, thank you so much for the for the support in all of you and the in
the community. Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Thank you. We'll come down and take a picture. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Yes. >> No. Okay. Yes. There you go. Thank you. Okay. >> Okay. Mauricio,
>> the next item on the agenda, well, we're now into discussion items. 4 A is a discussion regarding ebikes ordinance. >> Okay, Vice Mayor, >> so this is uh you know, as the memo um states, like this is basically a a
followup slashpiggyback on the scooter ordinance. The idea is to for me, you know, obviously to close the loophole. Well, if we we're not going to be on a scooter, then we're going to get an ebike and then we just have a different kind of problem. And I would like to be
able to take action if possible in this sort of in the same timeline as the scooter so that there's the summer to adjust and make plans. Uh, and that's um so that's basically I'm just bringing it up. I know that we couldn't do them
together because the laws are a little different. So maybe Alan can explain a little bit about that, but I just need to know, we need to know if everybody's on board with adding the ebikes to to as a new
ordinance to address the same problem. >> So for clarification, I think it would be very helpful if the city attorney could give us some guidance as to what we can and cannot do. >> Please. >> Uh, excuse me. Um, mayor, vice mayor,
commissioners, uh, so ebikes, uh, in the second to last legislative session, if you recall, with the scooters, they passed some additional, uh, legislation with regards to uh, two components. One adding the age
restriction capability of cities to regulate as well as requiring identification. At the same time they did the same for ebikes which are defined separately and they're actually regulated separately in a different statute. >> If I just want to interrupt you for a
moment. So if I can get clarification because I know there's a difference between ebikes and then electrical bikes that have pedals, right? >> So actually ebikes are the ones that have pedals and have a seat. >> Okay. The ones that don't have pedals. >> Don't have those that are just basically dirt bikes but electric motors.
>> We can't regulate. >> Those are regulated by the state. You have to have a registration like a vehicle. >> If you can speak to those both of those, please. So, >> okay. >> What we're speaking of here are electric bicycles, which I won't read the definition, but essentially it's a bicycle that's power assisted. It has
pedals, it has a seat, uh, it pretty much looks like a bicycle. It just powers. Uh, and there's three classifications of them under the statute. Again, I won't go through each one, but the other that you referenced is basically these dirt
bikes, so-called dirt bikes that have electric motors instead of gasoline motors, which those are actually have to be registered like you would a motorcycle. And you have to have a driver's license in order to operate those. um uh you have some I understand
from uh PD you know having dealt with a few of them here but generally what we're talking about here regulating would be the electric bicycles which are conventional bicycles power assisted. >> Just may I ask a question? >> Sure. >> The the dirt bikes um they are
considered vehicles, right? So they do not go on the sidewalks, >> right? >> Okay. >> Yeah. Um so with the ebicycles again there's a separate statutory section dealing with that but generally they're treated like reg regular bicycles with
some exceptions. Um but where bicycles can go generally ebikes can go as well. uh I won't go through the whole statute but I can provide that to you separately you know by email uh because it's relatively short with regards to electric bicycles but they have some
additional components um that uh that are attributable just to them that wouldn't be attributable to a regular bicycle for the most part wherever a bicycle can go any um including sidewalks. So there's no
you are allowed to under statute to regulate them. If you want them off the sidewalk, you can have them off the sidewalks. Uh generally they're allowed certainly um in the bike lanes and as with regular bicycles on your lanes of
travel in roadways and streets, but they have to be to the far right of that lane. You know, the same regulations that take place. So to the extent you regulate them, uh similar to vice mayor, what you said, if you want to be consistent with the scooters, um you could from a messaging standpoint as
well as a regulatory standpoint, uh have the age restriction on there as well, have the identification requirement on there as well. And again, that's up to you whether you want to ban them on sidewalks or not. Uh we could add that component. Um
the uh so you do have some leverage there in being able to to regulate them. You do have an existing bicycle ordinance. So we would just need to I couldn't tell you right now exactly where we would put this regulation whether it would be under the more
sort of broad electric vehicle section of your code or whether we combine it with the regular bicycle one and we'll see where it fits best. We certain certainly want them to be complimementaryary but um you know that's just a logistical
standpoint. I mean if you give us direction to enact something then we'll just make it fit. >> So um before we get into discussion just for more clarification do we currently use any ebikes with the PD? >> I know we did in the past. I could I
don't know. >> Um, one So, if we had an uh now a ordinance that would not allow ebikes on sidewalks, that would include the PD. Correct. >> It would, but there's certainly some exceptions. If you're in hot pursuit,
for the lack of a better term, there's >> certain different rules that apply. Just as a, >> you know, you're supposed to obey the speed limit as the chief knows, but if if you're pursuing someone, you may exceed the speed limit. I'm talking about aside from the exceptions though. >> I mean, generally >> we could carve that out. We could carve
that out, >> right? I mean, we could >> I'm not too concerned about the one bicycle. >> All right. Yeah. I just want to be consistent. All right. So, let's uh Who would like to go first? Okay. Go ahead, Commissioner Joseph. >> Um, >> just talk closer to your microphone. >> Yes. And so, um, originally when we did
the, uh, city survey, residents had, uh, requested and by by unanimous decision to have scooters as well as ebikes off the sidewalks. I believe it was 70% that um, asked that that happen. Um, it
was my intent when I originally asked for a full ban on ebikes and scooters. um which then was modified. Um it was my intent though to include uh ebikes at
that time. So which I'm uh 100% for including them now um and banning the ebikes from the sidewalks. Actually the ebikes have had more occurrences with pedestrians than scooters on the
sidewalks. Um, so residents would be so overwhelmingly happy to have those off the sidewalks. >> Okay. Anyone else? >> The the scooters cannot be banned from
the sidewalks, right? But the they can, but Okay. >> Okay. Well, it's it gets I don't want to put kids on the street, >> right? But I feel like we have less
ebikes than scooters. So maybe banning the ebikes from the sidewalks would be less of a problem because they have scooters as an alternative if they really want to be on the sidewalk. >> Does it make it confusing for people to figure out? >> That's the thing. Um I like to be
consistent, but I can see how ebikes would create um they're just clunkier, right? and you're you're more likely to to hit a pedestrian >> and they go faster. >> So,
>> I don't know. I mean, I don't I'm I'm not sure. I I'm I'm inclined to say no ebikes on the sidewalks. Um but it may create confusion and I I mean, I don't know if maybe if PD wants to weigh in on that later. Um what they
think would be better for for them enforcement wise. Well, >> um, but >> later, let's >> but I think for me the the obviously I mean I think you guys heard from kids as well like they're like, "Oh, no scooters. Great. I'll get an ebike." And that's been the that's been the
loophole. And so we want to make sure we address that. uh and for me I think the victory would be if we can see uh significant reduction or complete elimination of of all of this going to
and from school in the mornings and in the afternoons. That's why I thought the age uh was important because if you're 16, you're in high school. So we shouldn't be seeing you going to and from SIBK. So I for me, as long as we're
accomplishing that, I'm I'm open to suggestions. >> Um, Commissioner LMA, do you want to weigh in? >> Yeah. So I I'd like to hear from from our police department and then from um ordinance perspective, I'd like to understand if so you you had mentioned
we will need a well, we already have an ordinance, right? Um regarding ebikes or the state does. >> No. So you already have your ordinance is forgetting state law right now. Your ordinance says you have an ordinance on regular bicycles >> on bicycles. Okay. >> And then we have obviously the motor
scooter uh ordinance which also includes some other like segways. Not that anybody uses those anymore, but things like like that it's a little bit more encompassing. >> Um and we the ebikes we just have to really look for placement where it would
fit best. But again, it could be in conjunction with the bicycles or it could be in conjunction with the scooters. It's just a matter of placement. >> From a state statute standpoint, >> uh obviously they're regulated by state statute as well. There's minimum requirements for ebikes, uh as they are
for bicycles and scooters and so on and so forth. So those are complimentary of course. And again, I'm not I'm not talking about the dirt bikes, right? the electric dirt bikes that that's state law that >> that's well regulated and and PD has a good handle on those.
>> Um but uh so there's >> both state regulation and then of course the the important localization of it is from the legislature last year which gives you that ability to do the age restriction and the
identification requirement because that's not required on the state statute. So that gives you a little bit more oomph on the local level than you do at the state level. >> All right. So it will be basically the same as the current u motorized scooter
ordinance we have. >> If that's what you all decide that you want to keep it consist consistent, >> right? So from a messaging standpoint, it may be better because you can say it's scooters and ebikes and and they're the same. if you do some disparity. I mean, you could still I think to the
commissioner's point, you could still ban them on sidewalks, I think, without confusion because an ebikes an ebike and a scooter is a scooter. >> Um, but, uh, from that standpoint, I mean, if you stay with the same age and the same requirement for identification,
uh, again, from a management standpoint and enforcement standpoint, it's a little easier. >> Okay. Thank you, >> Commissioner Stewen. Nothing. Go ahead, Commissioner Joseph. >> I would just like to say >> your microphone's not on. >> Sorry. I would like to say that um
having the 16-year um age uh requirement now would and then including the ebikes, it would give us a further um leverage and also idea going forward.
uh as to what incidents we have. I have to I know the PD currently um doesn't take accident reports. They only take event reports and I don't know if actually they keep them recorded or not. But I'd like to be able to somehow
gauge in the future once uh the new school year comes around um to see whether we would um and according to how many incidents we actually have um on the sidewalks uh with pedestrians
uh to see what uh the commission might need to do to further ban these um motorized vehicles. >> Okay. So, um, do we have then consensus that we would make it consistent with
the scooters? >> I'd like to make it consistent. Yes. >> Okay. >> But I mean, I would like some feedback from the police department, though. We'll need to >> Well, I Vice Mayor, were you hoping to get this on the agenda tonight? >> No. Well, >> no, we can't. We can't. >> We can't do it.
>> It would be an ordinance and you're changing. You're adding laws to your book. So, I would I would >> preferably it should be on the agenda. proper notice, >> but we can start best the messaging >> if we have consensus on what the parameters are going to be. So, for
example, age and ID the same as scooters. If you want us to throw in there as we're drafting this proposed ordinance for you to consider on first reading, we can throw in there a ban on the sidewalk and see how that reads. >> I would like to see that. And then um from that point forward then you know
between at second at first reading and second reading you know we can have input from everyone and see if there's anything you want to tweak but at least we if we have direction to bring to you those major component the only thing that from a messaging standpoint uh I
think you can start if you want if that's your decision um but we'd have to have clarity on definitely age um identification ation requirement and then if you do want to ban them on sidewalk. >> Yes. >> So the age and the identification I
think we have clarity as far as the sidewalk. >> No sidewalk. >> No sidewalk. >> No sidewalks. And also the ebikes go at a at a speed that allows them to be in the roadway. >> Uh Commissioner, >> that's correct. That's correct. And
that's generally if you read the statute it's really the the crux of the statute really directs even bicycles human part bicycles that I know and it really belongs in the street. Um they do allow the use on the sidewalk but again they
make it very clear that cities can regulate them off the sidewalk and they are I mean ebikes are it's personal opinion but they are overpowered and it may be difficult on a sidewalk especially than narrower sidewalks. So if you want us to throw that in there
you know we can do that. >> All right. But I mean, I know as far as regular bicycles, we could regulate them, but historically, we've left them on the sidewalk to avoid pushing kids out onto the street, >> but with ebikes, it's a different story. Commissioner Lama, are you in support or against them?
>> No, no sidewalks. Yeah, >> no sidewalks. Vice Mayor, you're right. >> Meaning no sidewalks. And so it sounds like we have consensus and if there is public the public wants to come out, we will give them plenty of time to come out and speak. So we'll >> or against >> we'll draft the ordinance and have it
for you. >> Okay. Wonderful. Thank you. Okay. Thank you, Vice Mayor. >> You're welcome. >> So it's hold on. So it's May. So it's So we'll have first reading June, second reading July, and it'll be in place in time immediately. >> Perfect. >> Yeah. In time for school year. >> All right. Next item.
>> 4B is a discussion regarding health benefits for elected officials. >> Okay. Mr. City Manager, >> Mayor, Vice Mayor, members of the commission, as we consistently kind of audit our procedures and processes,
it was discovered that health insurance benefits to the elected officials were provided via a memorandum back in 2009. So, as part of that memo, it states that
there was supposed to be a follow-up resolution, something formalizing the benefits that you all receive that are separate from your compensation in the charter. Mhm.
>> We cannot locate anywhere where there was some sort of formal resolution or anything that established what those benefits should be. So what we need to do now is we need to hear from you
what those what you believe those benefits should be and then bring that back to you in a formal resolution so that you can vote on it and the process will be in place going forward. >> So this does not have anything to do
with your compensation which is set by the charter. This is related strictly to your health insurance and benefits that you get from the city. >> Okay. So just for for for clarification despite the fact that we have no one in
the room imagining people are watching right now the city commission receive can opt in doesn't automatically receive but can opt in for health benefits same as city employees. Correct. It's the same exact benefits that they can opt into. >> Yes. >> U all right. And since tw 2012
>> it was there was a memo in 2009 that made it effective in 2010. So this process has been in place since 2010. >> Okay. Since 2010 all commissioners that wanted to including the mayor opt in were were eligible to receive the health
benefits and now we just need to codify it. >> Correct. >> Okay. So um who would like to give their input? Commissioner Joseph, you like going first? >> So, for the commission and the mayor, uh,
considering that we're opted in, the city pays the entire cost of our health insurance. >> It depends upon your benefit selection, but essentially, yes. >> Okay. Because I know I have the family
plan, so I'm paying additional for my wife and daughter. I pay that out of my own pocket. I wasn't actually aware how much the city pays towards my health insurance. >> Yes, we pay for your single cost and
then you can add on family coverage, >> right? So, I pay the family coverage. >> I wasn't aware how much the city was contributing towards mine. I just knew that there was an amount that I paid each month. So mayor if I in furtherance of the
discussion uh some other cities provide these health benefits insurance beyond the term of the elected officials. So if that's something you would like to discuss we're trying to formalize all of
this and put it into a resolution to bring back to you next month. >> Okay. >> So if I if I can add more specifically so >> some jurisdictions so under chapter 112 Um you are required for your retiring
employees and retiring is defined by state statute uh to keep them or give them the option to stay on your health insurance plan comingled with your regular employees. That's required. Uh under your home rule powers though under chapter 162 you are allowed to
extend that to others. So if you wanted to let's say do it for all your employees you could right? Um, and if you want to do it and confer that upon yourselves, you can do that as well. Uh, so that's why some cities have opted to
do that where uh once an official leaves their term that there's a continuation of benefits for a finite amount of time depending on what you all want, but some certain cities do that. So, as we were looking at because we were candidly, it
took a while for us to figure out when these were conferred on you. Mhm. >> And exactly what was conferred on you. So we started looking at everything and what other cities do as well. And that was just one of the things that uh other some cities do. So since we're
memorializing it officially now as it should be because it should be by resolution since it is conferred as a governing body to yourselves that there's only two ways you can really speak and that's through resolution or ordinance. So it needs to be memorialized someplace. uh because
frankly like I said it was hard for us to find you know who do you ask what are you entitled to what do you get it just wasn't anywhere so we need to have that certainly memorialized but as we're doing that we're revisiting exactly what it is you all want and then we'll be
able to put that together and make it official >> and I had um asked and again for clarification um the body needs is treated equally so the mayor cannot opt out meaning we can't opt out of in the ordinance individually opt out. I mean in the ordinance you can't carve it out.
That's what I meant. >> How do you mean? >> So that if you were to do benefits but would not include the mayor. >> You could do that if you wanted to because again you're you're not >> state statute does not require you to
only requires you to do it for your retirees. Uh again as defined by Florida law. >> Okay. um what you confer upon yourselves or upon other employees and extend to them that's under your home rule powers under
162. So you could do what you want in that regard as you know. So if you want to opt someone out you can >> um because currently for example >> you all get a stipen if you opt out. Mhm. >> So, under chapter 112 currently, if you're still employed with the city, and
by employee, you're not really employed, but um if you're being paid by the city, uh and you are on the health plan, the stipen is okay. According to the attorney general, the continuation of a stipen post employment or postterm may be an issue
under the extra compensation statute. So, we have to look at that a little bit. Um but I think if you at at the minimum if you were at least staying on the plan uh but then there would be no need for a stipen thereafter. So that we'd have to massage and look at a
little bit but uh currently the practice of the stipen in lie of the actual coverage is permissible in the Florida law >> um because I believe you do have that option. So that that's still fine. >> Okay. And what if well I wanted to just
hear from the city manager. Is there any sort of recommendation as to how long after leaving office and what that would look like? >> I think for us and having dealt with this over the past many years, there needs to be a definitive time period. >> Okay.
>> So, the discussion has been a transitionary time in that when your term is up, you then go out and seek your own insurance. Right? So perhaps a year, perhaps two
years. And then I think my recommendation would be if this is something you're considering, I would include all of the commission, the mayor and the commissioners, so that we don't have to then go back and change it if
there's a new electorate in upcoming years. So in other words, if you're going to establish this benefit, well, first we need to define what the benefit is. We know right now it's health insurance for all of you. >> Then second, if it's going to be applicable, it should be applicable to
all of you. And then third, there should be some sort of definitive time period. >> Okay? >> And there's two little caveats. Uh, one of course um in determining these benefits you ultimately have to determine that there's a municipal
purpose to it, right? Because you're expending funds as with anything else. So, uh, inherent in whatever decisions you make in the background there, you have to be able to justify that there's a municipal purpose. Um, generally providing benefits to elected officials
is is deemed to be a public purpose. Um, so that's not so much an issue. The only other thing I would recommend because your charter is a little vague on this issue. So depending who you ask, so there there's if you look at attorney general opinions, um they treat benefits
for the most part as compensation. Your charter under C2.6 talks about compensation and what you're entitled to as compensation. So one could argue that that's it. That's your only compensation. You don't get anything else. I'm not going into that
interpretation because you as a governing body are the arbiters and interpreters if there's any sort of vagueness to the language. Um, so we could still do it by resolution, but just in the future where you if you
get to a point where you're amending your charter again, I would recommend that you make it more specific in this section that compensation either does include benefits or does not and what those may be. So, for example, that you're entitled to the same benefits that are conferred upon regular
employees, something to that effect. >> So, in the future, if there's someone if there's a debate about this, it's clear. So, you don't need to do it now. You could do it by resolution, but just as a belt and suspenders type of situation in the future, >> if you have an opportunity to u amend
your charter, I would clarify that language in there so there's no question in the future. >> Okay. >> Okay. Uh let let's let someone else go first. Let's see. >> Commissioner Susan, did you want to >> But do we need this resolution? Is it mandatory to make it? So, we have to
>> you you if you're going to receive these benefits, it needs to be memorialized someplace. Yes, >> it has to like we cannot go around it, >> right? You you need you need some sort of action from the commission, not just what was what occurred in 2009 or 2010
where somebody say, "Yeah, let's do this." And nothing else happened. It needs to be memorialized. Yes. >> That's what I want when I say it it has to. >> Yes. >> We don't have any other option. >> Correct. >> So, okay. Another thing because >> it's it's a resolution. >> Okay. According to the IRS,
we are employees because we receive a W2. So, federally in I mean in the eyes of the IRS, are we or we are not employees? Well, I can't give you tax advice, but from a taxing standpoint, you are because you do get W2s. You are
paid through a payroll system, right? But you are from a traditional employment employer relationship. You don't fit that because you work for the voters. >> You don't work for the city. Okay? City manager can't fire you. The city commission can't fire you. So, you're an
employee from that standpoint for tax purposes because you are paid through payroll. But you do not in a traditional employer employee relationship. >> Well, but that's an interpretation as well because again in the of the IRS, we
are employees, >> but there's different things. If you get sued for t under title 7, you're not an employee. >> Okay. >> Okay. So there's different variations, but for purposes of you getting paid, the city can only pay you really
as because it is a salary, it that's the only way that it can pay you. But again, the scope of an employer employee relationship is far broader than just your method of payment, right? So you nobody in the city except the voters can
fire you, for example, right? Nobody else can tell you what to do except what you as a governing body have set forth in your code and your bylaws and so on and so forth. So you do not fit the traditional and this is something that has been discussed in every local government in Florida that I know of
because these issues come up when let's say an elected official does something in violation of title 7 or does something in violation any other federal law. the defenses afforded to employers gets it
gets convoluted because you're not an employee. So I don't have control. the city manager's defenses for his employees with regards to let's say again title seven is what he does in response to that and what he has in place as policies right but >> Alan if you can just so people
understand when you're saying title seven if you can clarify what >> it's title 7 is a vehicle but it's a statutory vehicle where the civil rights act applies to you as a governmental body and to employers as well um so if you get sexually harassed if you are age
discriminate not sorry that's ADA. Uh sexual harassment, a variety of of the suspect classifications that you are you're protected under title 7. Um those defenses aren't always available
because you are not employees. The city manager can't conf cannot tell you what to do, right? His policies don't apply to you. You're not his employees. So that creates a so in that sense, you are not an employee. And for the most part, you are not employees. You're
independent. You answer only to the voters. The mechanism by which you're paid is just just that. It's a mechanism by which you're paid. And the IRS requires taxation in that circumstance. >> Okay. Commissioner Stevenson, do you have more to add?
>> Um Okay. Let we take turns. >> Uh Commissioner Lama. >> Yeah. Yeah, I'm just taking it all in. But um so I guess we'll have to define So now we know we have to do this. We'll just have to define what that benefit would
be and um for how long basically? >> Well, it could be it could be status quo which you all have now. We don't have to change anything. It could be exactly what you're getting now. At the very minimum >> understood. Yeah. But I mean >> at the very minimum we just need to memorialize what you're getting now. If you want to add something else on top of
that, then that's up to you all. At the very least, we need to memorialize what you currently get. >> And you mentioned that other cities do extend the benefit to other um >> some do. >> Some do. Okay. Could we perhaps look at
some examples of other cities that that do this just to get a better understanding? >> I think we could. I think I'm trying to remember if Dorado I think Dural does it because we were there for a while. Um there I mean there's some that come to mind but yeah we could I mean we can
>> yeah I'd like to understand what the what that benefit entails for for elected officials that obviously are not no longer there >> and the longer the period so again you always have to attach municipal purpose right
>> so if for as the city manager said if you justify it as a transition type period where it's 2 three years postterm >> to help you transition to private market or whatever else or another employer so on and so forth. Um, that's fine. If you
say into infinity until death, >> that's harder to justify as a municipal purpose, right? If you're 89 years old and you served when you were 40, it's a little harder to justify the municipal purpose and continuing those benefits to that time period.
>> So, the longer you go, the harder it is to justify the municipal purpose. Okay. >> Okay. >> Um, yes, >> if I may answer one question. Um, our HR department did reach out to some neighboring communities to see what they do offer and only three so far have
responded. NMD, um, they have covers the employee benefits and if you have any dependent coverage, as Commissioner Joseph mentioned, they're responsible for that and their benefits are offered when they term out. they continue beyond their term. City of Aventura um same
thing. They cover the employee dependence they have to pay for and at the end of their term um they're eligible for COBRA and then Town of Sersside um basically offers nothing. >> Well, COBRA actually >> they're not eligible. Um
>> COBRA runs only for a short period. >> Hold on, Commissioner Joseph. Um Commissioner Llama, did you have anything else you wanted to ask? Did did you mention the time period there or is >> for for NMBB? What's the time period? >> NMBB it does not say when it ends but
they continue after they term out. So I guess for as long as they choose. >> So they include the employee but not the uh and and the dependent can just like we have >> just like how we have. Yes. >> Okay. Okay. >> Yeah. But they pay like $80,000 per
commissioner. >> Yeah. I'm ask Yeah. NMO. >> Um, okay. North Miami does in Nor has a higher norm Miami. >> I think they're in their 60s. I'm not sure. >> Let's do one at a time. Commissioner Lam, are you done?
>> Yeah, I'm done. I'm done. >> U Vice Mayor, what's your opinion? >> I like the idea of of uh extending it for two or three years. I think when you consider first of all you don't want to be d it's only a couple of people so you
don't want to be dragging a whole crowd of people into into this so it has a finite thing >> uh and people who are likely to be commissioners are often business owners. So when you when you sign on to the to
the city health insurance uh and then you you let's say that you're running again and you don't get reelected, you get left hanging. uh otherwise you might be able to plan for it but there's
there's uh I think that transition period and also not just in case you don't get reelected but if while in your employment you you develop a condition or something that maybe you need more time to be able to transition to find
the the proper coverage or something like that. Um, I I think that's I think that's a good thing, but only for a couple only for a little bit, like two or three years. Um, or maybe you have a formula like uh half the number of years
that you served or the number of terms that you served or, you know, something you come up with some formula, but it's going to be a set number, >> right? >> Um, and I would I I would welcome that. >> Okay. Now, Commissioner Joseph.
>> Okay. So I would like to ask how many people on this commission are currently uh using the city health insurance? >> I think the manager can respond. >> Well, I'm hesitant to, you know, share
that with you because it's personal information. But if you all would like to know, then I can answer if that's your consensus. And the my reason for asking is if we have a quorum that is not using the health insurance then I
would like to recuse myself on the vote you can't >> you can't recuse yourself on the vote. You can only recuse yourself if there's a legal >> I would be voting to my own benefit. >> That that's that's wouldn't be a legal conflict. Uh the only time you can
abstain would be if you have a legal conflict. >> Uh >> because that if that applied if that if that was a legal conflict, none of you could vote for it and then you couldn't do it. >> Right. Um Mr. City Manager, >> I think I can answer without sharing the personal information where I can say
that three of you are using our insurance and two of you are not. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. So if we don't do this resolution, we are breaking the law >> essentially. Yeah. You you have not you're you're conferring your on you you're taking benefits that have never
been conferred on you >> that because I want to be very clear with this. Um I did my research. I believe we don't need it. Um I'm okay with the status quo to your question. I do not use the benefits of the I'm not
in the insurance of the of the city. So I have my own insurance. So like I said, I don't think we should be continue codifying things unless they have to be codified because if that's the case and
we want to take other municipalities as an example. Um there are a lot of things when it comes to our benefits that they should change, you know, and one of them is like communications. We are not part of the all staff communication meaning
that um we don't know when they're having any kind of events unless we get specifically invited. Last Friday there was um barbecue for the police department. Um everybody got that email. We did not. So we cannot even come to
say thank you for your service. So we are not part we are not treated with u I'm going to say particularly I think it's a disrespect the way we are treated by not being uh part of the old staff communication. Same thing with the um we
we approve the the budget however when there is people that is being hired fired promoted we don't even get informed about that as well. uh I usually meet people in the elevator and had to introduce myself to them. Again,
that is not best practices. That's not what happened in other municipalities. And this had changed uh for the bad because when I when I got elected, I remember getting many times invited to the police department when we had new
hires. Uh it was put into in our agenda, I'm sorry, into our uh calendar, etc. uh suddenly someone for whatever reason and I will ask I will I would want to know why we are not anymore inviting even
>> second to even to our police department new hires again we have to just meet the people in the elevator or somewhere else so for certain things we are considered
like I said federally according to the IRS is we are employees. I understand we are not. Uh but u again um I'm perfectly fine with the status quo. I do not like to codify things that they don't need to be
codified uh because usually it goes against ourself and the residents and if we are not breaking the law I don't think we should be codifying this and I would like to know why we are not getting invited to the police
department. uh new hires anymore. >> If I can answer the first part, >> please go ahead. >> It's not codification. You're not codifying anything. Codification is through ordinances. This is a resolution. You are right now receiving a benefit that has never been authorized. >> So, we're breaking the law.
>> Thank you. >> Yeah. Essentially, you're you're receiving a benefit that's never been authorized. So, you need to authorize that benefit that you're receiving. >> Right. Thank you. Um, I'll just if the city manager would just answer that question, but I don't want to get off topic because we we have a very set
agenda. I want to continue this conversation so that we can, you know, concentrate on what we're talking about. But please go ahead. >> I will. So many years ago when I first appointed the chief as the chief of police, we've had many discussions
regarding the police department and how we wanted it to move forward. So, one of the things that I stated was over these past many years, there were new officers that started that
I had not met individually. So, I told the chief when we hire somebody new, and as you know, we've hired 18 police officers in the past two to three years. So, we've really worked steady to build the relationship between the police
department, the elected officials, the fellow employees to build it up to what it is now, which is great. So, as part of that, I explained to the chief instead of me just signing an offer letter when we're going to hire an officer,
I want to meet with them. So now we have a process where there's a one-on-one meeting with me um and the chief and the applicant. And as part of the meeting and so far the feedback we've gotten has
been incredible. I explained to them that because you know in today's times there's a lot of questions about the police or defunding the police. I explained to them with pride this commission has always voted 50 on
anything that we do for the police department and that they have the full support of the not only the elected officials but also the city manager's office. And we found that this has been an
incredible tool. And sometimes we're told more often than not that this is the first time any of the officers have ever had a sitdown meeting with the manager. So after that we were including you in our new officer
swearing in. As you know it's a significant event where they we pin the badge on them. We invite their families and we take photos. So for us uh the chief myself we take it very seriously
and it's a very I say uh poant moment for the police officers and their families and then usually I explain to their families that the chief has built a family environment here. They have the support of the manager and I want them
to know that their loved ones are going to be taken care of going forward. I always took it very seriously also to Right. >> Can you let the manager finish please? >> The question hasn't been answered. >> Okay. So, getting to that point at one
of these swearing ends, we had one or two officers there with their families. A chief has a very formal process where they're sworn in. We video, everybody's taking pictures. We have media there.
We were getting to the point where the elected officials were there and we were asking them to come up to take pictures. So the family is there, I'm there, the chief, a lot of the command staff,
the family's coming up to take pictures, and I'm asking you all to come up without being specific. And at that moment, one of you refused to come up to take pictures with the other. It was a moment of
well I guess for lack of a better word shock disappointment. The family we're all looking at each other wondering you know what's happening. It was a beautiful moment that for lack of a better word was ruined by pettiness.
So why am I going to subject something like that to that in the future? So now the swearing ins are handled by myself and the chief and we take media. So if you're there bickering about who's going
to take a picture with who and you're not coming up and I'm explaining that they have the support of the police department and the elected officials and the city manager's office, it makes for a very uncomfortable moment. And it's not only happened there, it's happened
at some of our community events. So the employees don't want to be caught in the middle of this. They don't want to be talking to you one hearing about well we should do the event this way or we should have this kind of event or we should have done this for this event. They don't want to be part of that. And
if they're seen with one of you having conversations then the other one's like well what is this happening? Why why are they talking to them or or they support them? So, it's an effort to protect the integrity of the process and everything else
that we do here. So, you're all welcome to go, but you have to have some decorum and understand that in these kind of scenarios, it's not really about you. It's about their family. So, if there's a pause when I ask you to come up to
take a photo with the families of the police officers that are being sworn in, how does that play out to them? So, it's embarrassing to the chief, me, and its poor representation in the city. So, that's why it stopped. >> Okay. So,
>> thank you. Wait, let's Commissioner Stewen, I want to let you keep going, but I want to stay on topic. So, please, you can go ahead. >> Okay. So, um I wasn't present when that happened. So, I'm sorry that the police department and their family had to go through that and it's very sad. However,
for the behavior of one person, everybody else took got their rights taken away. I have three children and we talk about here that we have to be consistent. Um I you have to treat everybody of course equally. In that
case, the behavior of one person took away the opportunity of everybody else to be there in that moment. That is not consistency. That is not fairness and that is not a normal behavior. So whoever doesn't behave is part of being
a leader to have that conversation with that person, you know, and um and it's I agree with you. It's completely pettiness to be behaving like that. Uh me myself, I have refused pictures in the in the past because I I don't agree uh with the setting. Uh but I don't make
it about me. I just remove myself and that's about it. uh about what happened in the police department. Uh I personally wanted to say to the chief and everybody the whole department I'm so sorry that that happened. I would like to be informed whenever you have those uh swearing in and if I'm
available I would like to be there just to congratulate the the families the new officer and not for the pictures because I'm actually one of the person here that is the camera doesn't like me so I don't like the pictures. >> Okay. >> And go ahead Mr. City. I would very much
like to have all of you there. >> But when the family's there, you have to understand the family wants a picture with the chief, with me. They also want a picture of the elected officials. So, I'm there explaining to them during the interview process how we're going to protect and take care of their loved
one. And then some of you don't want to take pictures. So, I understand. Should it apply to all of you? >> Maybe not. But it's also happened at other events. So, the staff is scrambling. Ah, this person needs to get here. We should establish in the future
if we're going to do this. We're going to have a certain time. If you're there at this time, we're taking pictures. I think it's your responsibility to find us, not us to come find you. There's going to be a photo opportunity at this
time. If you want to be part of it, I really think we would all appreciate it, but not at the expense of of what's happened before. can't happen going forward. And I include that for all of the events, not just the swearing in. I'm happy to share it with all of you. I would like for you all to be there.
>> Thank you. All right. Um, if we can get back on the item, please. So, um, right now there is I think consensus about keeping the the status quo of the insurance and this is more about getting
clarification if we were to extend it. um past um the term. So the manager made a recommendation of two two years two to three years. Okay. Um so I'd like to hear everyone's
opinion on that. >> What is your opinion? >> I I've never participated in the insurance, but that's just me. Um I don't want to set up anyone in the future. uh especially since compared to some other cities the the overall
compensation is pretty low. So it's not it's a it's an important part of this and especially for people like the vice mayor said that maybe own their own businesses it's a it's a big part of it. Um, so I personally am in support of keeping the insurance and some sort of
additional term, very limited, perhaps one year. Um, but I'll go with whatever the consensus is. So, anyone else? Commissioner Joseph? >> No, I pass I I will go with the consensus since
>> Oh, I see you. >> I'm gaining a benefit. >> Okay. >> Um, I agree. I agree. Obviously, we have to do the resolution. We can't keep conferring a benefit for 16 years uh without it. So, we have to formalize
that. And I definitely support an extension of of a set period of time. >> What period of time? >> I like the idea of of two years. Like it's like the number of terms for most, right? It's if you serve two terms. >> Okay.
>> Yeah. >> Commissioner Lama. >> Yeah, I would say the same. Okay. >> You formalize what we already have and then look into um an extension period of two to three years. >> Two to three years. You >> I think this should be in the um the
decision should be for the voters. Is there money? So I think we should do a referendum for this and ask the voters what is their opinion? Uh u if we're going to be doing this then why not uh the four of us we are term out so or the four commissioners. So maybe we should
be looking forward to help the the new commissioners that they are coming not only with all better benefits two three years or or so but also maybe a better compensation. So we are very low compared to many municipalities. We hire compared to other ones. But uh if we
want to also get more talent um maybe if we have a better benefits to whoever decide to run for office and eventually getting elected um we should go through the real path of asking the electorate
uh to give a better compensation to their elected officials including this package of benefits. So I do believe this should be in the name I mean the decision of the voters and not us because I agree with Jerry we are kind of compromised because we are getting the benefit I'm not getting the
insurance as well so but in general we as a body we are getting this benefit so I do believe that we should not be making this decision right now just uh stop breaking the law and make whatever resolution for the status quo and make a a referendum to ask the electorate about
this Um just for uh best practices, I'd like to get clarification from the city clerk uh and maybe actually the the city attorney as well. Um it is the norm for commissions and councils to vote on
these sort of things and not necessarily go out to a referendum. And then if that was the case, what would that look like? >> Well, it depends on what your governing documents. So I have one jurisdiction that I know that there is a provision where they cannot confer the benefit upon themselves. They have to do it for
the future commission. That's specifically within their charter. Right? So you don't have that in your charter. >> Okay? >> So there's nothing prohibiting you from doing it. >> Um best practices again it depends on the jurisdiction and what's in their code. Some of their charters actually provide for benefits. So that's already
said and done. So there's no need to do a referendum because it's already in the code. uh I mean I'm sorry in the charter. So it's kind of hard. It's kind of like apples and oranges here. Your charter really only speaks of compensation. Um but has it been done? Certainly. I mean
it's not unusual to for you all to vote on that. U that that's not unusual. But uh because it's done I think you know Fort Lauderdale Fort Meyers uh all these other jurisdictions St. Augustine, all these other places have done it by resolution that conferred upon
themselves. City Hollywood, I know that was controversial because they gave themselves a big raise, but uh but you know, yeah, Deral Hollywood, so it's done. It's it's legal for you to vote on that. Um so politically consistent with what others do. >> Politically, you know, that's up to you
all, but from a legal standpoint, you can unless it's prohibited. No, no. I meant that has to do a referendum for to raise the the the money for the uh the compensations. Yes. >> Right. Yeah. It depends on on the charter and everything else because for
for example, sorry, for example, here, let's say you want to because you get $1,000, right, a month uh let's say you want to make it 2,000, that you'd have to go to referendum because that's in your charter, right? And that's why from a standpoint of the next time you do that for clarity, you should add and
make some changes to your charter in that regard. But at least for now, the status quo, I would I would put in a resolution and get that squared away. >> Okay. And we addressed our our compensation when we did the charter review a few years ago, right? >> And that went to the voters, you know,
and that's when we discovered that we've been doing that wrong for however many years and we have the adjustment. So, I feel the compensation has been addressed and I'm comfortable with this um because it's it's not an exaggerated thing. It's not for life. Uh and think it's a fair
adjustment. >> Okay. Um Maritz, if I can just get clarification, um how would this even work if this is the direction we would take? So, in terms of of a referendum,
um I I'd have to speak with the supervisor of elections to see if there is enough time to be able to add this to the November 3rd ballot. Um this is a little bit different than having, let's say, a seat, for example, placed on that ballot because it's an actual question,
which would take up more page, uh more space on the page. Um, but like the city attorney said, you know, it's it's a matter of the direction that the commission takes and gives the staff on on how to proceed with this. >> Okay.
>> And you can always I mean, you could always do a standalone >> referendum, but that's at a higher cost. I mean, ideally, you want to do it in November. But I do have a question because about the referendum uh because um for a discussion that we had a few months ago when I brought about the
inspector general u I was told that we don't have no time for the for that to be in this ballot. So >> yeah again I I don't believe there is time but I would have to get confirmation from >> because if that's the case I can bring those both items back and request the referendum with whatever language
necessary because I'm going to continue pursuing that. So, uh, we could do both, you know, and, uh, the one for the inspector general and also the one for the compensation and benefits of the future commission, >> right? Because remember, keep in mind
that whether it's the the new office that you're speaking about or whether it's a charter change, it requires an ordinance which requires two readings. So, that extends the time, which is why I, you know, need to speak with the supervisor of elections to see what the exact timeline would be.
>> Okay. Um, so I'm comfortable with having this body vote um because it does give the opportunity for the voters to come and speak against if they would like to. I um I um I lean very much to the two
years rather than three years. U but I think it's important to actually also know what the what that means fiscally for the city. If for instance, right now we have three people on and two people off. What does that look like if you had you know cumulatively what does that
cost every year? If you know for the next maybe four years or five years depending on when people are terming out. Okay. All right. Did anyone have anything else to add? >> No. All right. Uh that's our last item. Raio.
>> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. So, just a reminder, we have um the meeting at 6:30, but we're going to have the um >> the LPA at 6:20. >> 6:20. >> Okay. All right. This meeting is adjourned. See you all at 6:20. Thank
you. >> Know where the ball's going to go and then you don't want to be like this and trying to go. So, you're going to boom, get there, and then platform. Okay, let's do it again. Low. Ready. Boom.
Right. Boom. Okay. Setting. Want to have a triangle over your forehead. You're going to push that ball. Okay. And you for setting, you want to when it comes to push, think of
it as like a hot potato. The ball's here cuz you don't want to necessarily have the ball too much here. And then cuz it be considered a carry or a double. So you want to make sure once that ball touches you're pushing it. Okay? And then hitting bow and arrow. Always
remember bow and arrow. Okay? Don't worry necessarily about power. It's all about technique. Okay? So bow and arrow. Boom. Okay? And it's the same thing for serving. Okay? Serving. Same thing. So,
just to show you. So, I'm hitting that ball. I have my bow and arrow serving. Same thing. So, make sure your technique is always good. Okay. Um 15 second break just to relax, breathe,
quick like quick sip just in case you need one and wipe down. Okay. And next will be our actual volleyball fun part. Okay. So, and bring it back.
Okay. Now, volleyball. So, all the technique that we did, you try to want to use it to pass this ball. Okay. Um later on, we'll get into more other it's a fun challenge at the end where it's called Scooby-Doo. I'll go
into more details when we get to that part. But passing, you're low and ready. have your ball if you can. If you have somebody to toss the ball to, that'll be great. If you don't, it's okay. You have yourself, you can pass it up. Self pass.
Okay? You can always do that. That's something necessarily you can do on your own. You don't have to necessarily require. So, you can go out and just say, "Mom, dad, whoever you stay with that, I'm just going to pass to myself." Okay? And if you do not have a ball, don't worry about the passing. You work
on technique. Okay? So, I'm here. I'm low. I have my ball, right? Make sure that right foot slightly in front and you're low. Boom. Ball. Okay. Just toss and catch. Toss and catch. So, that catch, that toss is not actual good
toss. You want to try to keep the ball in front of you. So, toss, catch. Okay. So, I'm toss and I'm ready. Okay. That passing. So, passing should always be here. Okay.
So, never here. Should always be here. So, we're just going to do some self passing for a minute or two. Um, so you guys can start. I'm going to keep talking about passing. So, make sure that you're passing this ball here.
Okay? It shouldn't be here because this necessarily doesn't it may make the ball go another angle or another way. So, here is more predictable. So, I'm here and I'm going. Okay.
Okay. Look like that. Okay. So, do that. Um, now we're going to move on. You can keep doing that as I'm talking. The next one, same thing, just a little bit of a challenge. So, you kind of have two types of passing. You can either pass low or
high. And what I mean by that, I mean like to yourself, not it's different when you play with six other well five other people, but when you're to yourself, work on actually passing low and high. It's all about ball control. It's very important. So I'm here and I'm
low. I'm ready to go. Boom. Low, high, low, high, low, high. Okay. You see it's not the same. Um, if you can try to always practice low and high. It's not necessarily for It's just basic ball
control. Basic ball control. That's very important. So again, low, high. So I'm here. I'm low. I'm ready. Toss. Low, high, low, high. Low, high, low, high.
Okay. So that's one way. Boom. Le on. So, next one. This is more setting and passing. So, all I want to see is you passing and then setting the ball. But don't set it
out. Set it back to your like in your area. So, let me demonstrate. I'm here. Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. So, I don't know if you guys notice I double pass. I'm tall. So, make
sure you're act you're passing the ball high enough for you to actually set. So, of what not to do when you're my height passing like not good. So, I want to make sure I pass that ball high enough
including you. You guys pass high enough so you can get underneath that ball and set. Okay. So, I'm low. Pass. Set. Pass. Set. Pass. Set. Okay. So, do like five of those.
Ball control. Very important. You need it. If anything, always want to work on your ball control. That is very, very, very important. So, now we're going to add a little bit challenge. So, it's called Scooby-Doo.
So, this for my kids who are watching, you're probably going to love this cuz we tell you guys not to go one hand. Now you can go one hand. So for this it'll be just you're keeping the ball alive. When I mean by live, I mean like up in the air. So anything goes. And for my
new people who've never done volleyball, you're allowed to touch this ball with any part of your body. So let's say the ball bounces off your head. It counts as a touch. Don't just think, "Oh, it touched my head. It doesn't count." No, it counts. Foot,
knee, thigh, it counts. So in this case, when you're doing Scooby-Doo, even when you're playing that ball, so in volleyball, just a quick quicker, you're allowed to touch the ball three times. So if that ball hits me on the head, my teammates, you cannot touch it till
after somebody else touches it. But my teammates, that counts as the first touch. So they need to either use those other two touches to get the ball over. That includes the third touch. Third touch has to go over. So Scooby-Doo. So I'm here. I'm low.
Even tip it. Okay. One hand. One hand. Boom. Pass. Okay. Low. Boom. One hand.
I'm keeping that ball up. Control. With this. It's all about control. So for the one hand, you want to make sure it contacts here. Never, never here. Here you have more control with this area. Okay. So you do some
Scooby-Doo for a little bit a minute just to get the hang of it. You can add your knees to it. So pass. Boom. Boom. Pass. One hand. Okay,
now next thing we're going to work on some setting. If you can, um, it'll be easier if you can have somebody try to catch the ball when you set. It'll be helpful. But if not, just have it like a target that you can. Or just practice
setting up. So I'm here. Toss my ball. Set. Let it bounce. I go back. Toss. Trying to go. Set. Okay. So, make sure that ball is high. You do not want to set that ball here.
Okay. Make sure it actually gets out. Okay. So, I'm here pushing. Okay. So, just practice of that or just like volleyball, we have the self pass. You also have yourself set. So, I'm here
triangle pushing. You can add the pass. Okay. And whenever you feel that, let's say like I'm doing this and like the ball's just going all over, you're allowed to stop, reset, and start again. Okay? So, let's say I'm
going to do pass, pass, set, pass, set, pass, set, set, pass. You add whatever combination you want to do, you can do. So now we have something that's called pepper.
So just something um you can pepper with yourself. Just you can't hit to yourself. Um if you do, I would love to see that. But if you can try to use either a wall, um another if somebody else in your
family that knows how to play volleyball, that's good. Or just have them catch the ball and you hit it to them. So for right now, we're going to Pass, set, tip. Pass, set, tip. Okay.
And that tip, it's like a tap. Okay. Just so it comes back. Normally, you actually hit, but because in case some of you that aren't allowed to be like outside, you're in a confined space like myself, you just tip the ball back to you. Okay? Or if you have a wall,
actually swing. But a control swing is like a almost like a roll. So it should look like that. Okay. So always remember it's all about control. Um for some of you that know um as like I hit hard. I did not start like
that. You have to work on technique and control. Okay. So again pass set two. Pass set two. Pass set
two. Pass set two. Okay. So, it's something you can do or and if you have somebody else, they can toss you the ball first and you guys actually pepper where it's you pass, they set and then you hit to them and
that's it's a regular pepper. But if not, pass that to yourself and you can tip to them or you can hit to them and just tell them catch the ball and toss it back to you. So even with the hitting and pepper control. So let's say for example, this is my person. I'm not
going to hit the ball hard. I want to make sure that it's controlled to them. Boom. Like so where it goes to them. Okay. So make sure it's like that. Don't actually try to kill them. So just make sure it's all about control, ball control.
Even starting with control and hitting control. Okay. So now hitting just to get a basics of hitting. So bow and arrow like this. Okay. And you need to
you need to hear that. Okay. Like that means I'm actually making good contact with that ball. Okay. So I'm here. Okay. making good contact. Okay. So, okay. Like, cuz this determines a lot.
This is good. This sound means that you contacted that ball. Good. Cuz this you can't hit like this little French fries. So, this No, this. Yes. So, I'm here. Boom. Bow and arrow. Toss. Catch.
Okay. So, just pause like five second. Why do you think I caught that ball here? Just I know you guys we can't hear each other, but just in case, say it out loud. You may like just have an idea. So, this is my highest point of contact. Okay. So, let's say I'm hitting. I don't
want to catch the ball way down here. That's too low. So, high contact. Bow and arrow. I toss catching high contact. You want to go for that ball. Okay. And then this that's need to make good contact. So I'm
here. Boom. Boom. Just working on contact. Okay. And this right here, I'm actually following through. But don't This is just to get good contact with the ball and actually hear how it should sound.
Okay. So, let's just couple more things. So, pass, set, tip, pass. Bring it back. Set tip.
Okay. So, now I'm going to add a little trick to it. Now, let's try a roll. So, a roll shot is more like a tot. And let it go off like this. Okay? Just to add something.
Pass, set, roll. Pass, set, roll. Pass, set, roll. Okay. So, now a little bit footwork and then we're going to wrap it up. So, footwork for hitting.
It's the opposite if you are a lefty. So, I'm a righty. This is how I look for a righty. I'll do it for my lefties after. So, boom. Right, left, jump. Okay, walk it back.
Right, left, jump. Okay, lefties will be the opposite. Left, right, jump. Okay, left, right, jump. Okay, back for my righties.
Right, left jump. Okay. All right. Left jump. Okay. And arms, they need to go back and then come forward. So your arms, so don't think just cuz your arms are here,
you actually need to use them because this brings the momentum for you to jump. Okay? So just to walk it slow. Boom. Boom. Boom. You explode. Okay. Few more.
Right, left, jump. So say it in your head. Right, left, jump. Right, left, jump. For my lefties, left, right, jump. Left, right, jump.
Okay, so these are just some key things you can do at home. Everything that was that I went over is something that's very it adds to volleyball. Don't just worry about, oh no, I need to work on passing. I don't need to work on the working out part. You do because in
order for you to keep movement, you got to work on your you're here. You're here, your clock, especially and learning how to dive. So technique is very crucial. And so just to wrap it up, remember
passing, you're low, you're ready to go. Platform. This is my platform. Very important. Cannot pass the ball. So just to demonstrate. So after I pass, look, hold.
Okay. So make sure you're doing that and not good. So pass and hold. Okay. Setting triangle. Okay. Make sure you see that. Then you're pushing. Okay. Hitting bow and arrow. Always remember
that bow and arrow, okay? And blocking, you're just jumping like make sure you actually you're ready, you're locked and loaded and you go up, okay? And so just a quick little, you know, cool down stretch. So shoulders,
them up. Okay. Boom. Okay. Do this. Okay, switch. Okay, again, right arm. Try to touch that shoulder that um your back and then
you're pulling. Okay, switch. Okay, shake it out. Right leg up. And then just a little for my if you can try to add just see where your balance
is at just for, you know. Okay. Boom. Hold. Reach out if you can. Shake it. Okay. To the right.
To the left, middle. Okay. Bring it up. Okay. Shake it out. Touch your toes. Okay, shake it off. Okay, thank you. Again, this is just stuff you can do at home. Does not require much. Just a ball,
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Yep. Okay, it's 6:21. Calling the uh meeting to order to Mauricio. >> One second. Mayor, excuse me. >> Thought you were ready. You looked at me like >> Commissioner Joseph >> present. Commissioner Styverson
>> here. >> Vice Mayor Viscara >> here. >> Commissioner Lama >> here. >> Mayor Fetchin >> here. >> All members present, ma'am. >> Okay, great. This is our uh very short LPA meeting prior to our um official commission meeting Amy.
>> Good evening, Casey. >> Good evening, mayor, vice mayor, and commissioners, members of the LPA. Uh the ordinance on tonight's agenda is updating the platting procedures in chapter 265 of the land development regulations. This is to come into compliance with state legislation from
last year which requires all platting procedures now to be processed administratively. So the ordinance identifies the planning and zoning director as the administrative authority to complete the intake and processing of the plat application and it identifies the city manager as the administrative
authority to approve approve with conditions or deny a plat application. Um additionally uh, our current ordinance only contemplated subdivisions, which is when you divide one lot into three or more properties, but it did not contemplate
if you just need to replplat one lot or split one lot into two. So, we mimicked the procedures that are established by Miami Dade County, massage them to fit our community, and that's what's before you in this ordinance. >> Great. Thank you. Do we have any public speakers?
>> No, ma'am. >> Okay. Any questions or comments from the commission? >> No. >> All right, I'll take a motion. >> Motion. Yes, >> I second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> I. >> Thank you. The resolution
uh excuse me, the recommendation will be made to the city commission. >> All right. Uh so with that, we will adjourn and reconvene in seven minutes. Thank you. who serve this city each day. As the sun sets over our beautiful
shores, may we rise from this meeting with solutions that help Sunny Isles Beach remain a shining example of compassionate and well-governed community life.
Grant us patience for the road ahead and grace for the journey. Amen. >> Amen. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Next item is approval of the minutes. Thank you, father.
>> This is for the minutes of the April 19th commission meeting. >> Can I get a motion, please? >> Motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Okay. Maurice, order of business. >> Um, let's do the uh your opening statement Mayor.
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rules of procedure to ensure productive meetings that serve both the public and the city commission. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. >> Okay, so we have a few regulars in the audience, but I know we also have some new people. So, as always, I'm just going to reiterate some of that message.
Uh if you'd like to speak, please fill out a public speaking card for the item that you want to speak on or you can wait until the end. If you decide you don't want to speak on the item, that's totally okay. But once the public discussion uh public comment is closed, it's closed. You can't change your mind.
Also, please address all comments to me, the chair. Um I um I ask that everyone maintain a quorum. It's really important that we do that. Uh we don't call out anyone's name. We uh try to be as respectful and polite as as possible. Uh I ask for the same from from my
colleagues uh here. So with that, we do welcome your input. So please go ahead and fill out the cards if um if you choose to. Thank you. >> Okay, Mayor, we have a couple just one change to tonight's agenda. It's an add-on request by Commissioner Lama for
a proclamation uh recognizing mental health awareness month. >> Okay. Do we need to um to vote on it or we just All right. You need a motion, please. Motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. So, that will be item >> item 9J.
>> NJ. And we have those >> and it's all in the back. >> All right. So, if anybody would like to speak on that item, you may do so. >> Go ahead. >> So, the first item that we will be considering tonight is an ordinance for second reading. 8A is an ordinance of
the city commission of the city of Sunny Alis Beach, Florida, amending chapter 265, article 2, section 265-5 entitled definitions and article 5, section 265-17,
entitled subdivision plat approval of the code of ordinances of the city of Sunny Al Beach in accordance with the requirements of section 177.071 071 of the Florida statutes as amended by Senate Bill 784 in 2025 and to align
with certain procedures in chapter 28 of the Miami date county code of ordinances providing for repealer providing for servability providing for codification and providing for an effective date. >> Okay, thank you. >> Good evening, mayor, vice mayor and commissioners. Uh this is second reading
of the ordinance to our platting section of the land development regulations in chapter 265 and this is to come into compliance with state legislation that now requires all platting procedures to be processed and approved administratively. Um we are also aligning with the Miami date county code
with u more simple platting procedures such as slot splits and replplats. Um and with that I'm available if you have any questions. Um just to note there were no changes since first reading. >> Okay. Do we have any public speakers? >> Uh, not for this one, ma'am. No. >> You sure?
>> Yes, I'm sure. >> All right. Okay. Any comments or questions from the commission? >> No. >> I'll take a motion, please. >> I I do have a comment. Um, >> go ahead. >> Because I don't always trust Talahasi's intentions. In the event that these subdivisions approvals come forward to a
city, I would like either to make as a best practice or maybe to put it there in the ordinance to for the commission to be informed when these uh approvals happen. So at least we know we don't have a say. We are not saying yes or no
to any but at least to be informed when these uh approvals happen. So, um I don't know if that can be added as an amendment and I will make the motion or any other way. I don't know the recommendation of the um zoning or
our city attorney. That's up to you all as to whether you want to uh I mean we can we can certainly the city manager can attest that he will provide notice to you to put it in the ordinance. We would need
to uh we hadn't contemplated that. So we'd have to it's doable. I just I don't know exactly where I would put it at this juncture. Um >> do we need to add it to the ordinance or who we get? >> You don't have to. I mean, if if if you're directing your city manager and
your planning and zoning director to inform you when planning is being processed and approved, uh, as the commissioner indicated, you have no say in it, but you certainly could be advised of it. >> Okay. Okay. I don't know that you need to make that part of the ordinance, but >> I I wouldn't feel more comfortable
making it part of the ordinance just in like a very simple sentence just to pass a report uh to the commission in the event that these approvals get submitted just for information purposes, you know,
just to be and I said nothing to do with also this body, but this is a new change that happened in Talahasi. um the ones that we had the opportunity to mingle with these folks, we can see that sometimes the intentions can be
blurry. So um this power has been taken from elected officials to unelected um staff. So, just to clarify, just for informative uh purposes,
>> uh I'm just looking for >> I I >> I could tell you that. >> I don't think it's necessary. >> Yeah, let's hear from the rest of the commission. >> I don't think that's necessary and I don't >> I would expect that we would be informed of these things. Can you explain like a
scenario? Can Can you give us an example of of when this would come into play? Mr. City Manager, >> I mean, we're we're keeping you informed because we brought it forward as an ordinance. So, I don't know how we would not. >> No, I think the mayor is asking
>> in what context would this ordinance come into play? >> Well, whenever you have to plat or replplat a particular, it's very, one of the reasons why they making administrative is very ministerial. there's really nothing for you all to do
as a governing body because um it's basically just a survey of the property and you're not allowed to consider what's going to be on the property. So let's say a new development comes in and they have to replplat that particular lot or they subdivide it into two for
purposes of that development. By law, you're not allowed to consider what that development is going to be for the plotting purposes. It's just basically a meets and bounds type of adjustment that you make to the parcel. So, it's very ministerial. It's it's it's there's not
a whole lot to report except that we got a plat uh >> correct, >> you know, a a plat uh application and it's essentially been granted. I I I don't think I've ever seen a plat being denied, but um >> as long as you're following the whatever
the regulations, >> I said it's a meets and bounds. The only time that the only time I've seen objections to apply was by an F dot uh when there was an opening on a major highway. They did wouldn't agree to it, but that was in another jurisdiction, but I I don't know of an example of >> and that is for the purpose of of future
development, I assume, usually. >> Right. So, the county I mean platting is sort of a creature of the county. Uh Miami date isn't as strict as like let's say Broward County on platting. Um, but uh it's it's really a creature of the county and we they do uh we do have a
role in consenting to it since it's in our jurisdiction, but there's like like I said, there's not a whole lot. >> Well, I mean, it would be good, you know, to to have that in in like the monthly report. That's something if it's if it's ministerial, I just >> And you don't get them often to be honest. >> I just don't think that I I don't want
to jumble up the ordinance. >> Um I think it's good to go. >> Okay. Commissioner Lama. Yeah, if we could put somewhere in in the ordinance that you know the commission must be formed because I mean right now we are getting the um the the
reports you know we could include it into that but >> wait wait wait just to clarify >> in the monthly reports or in the >> or no no we could include we could include it we could include a phrase
where it states that the city manager or the city staff must inform us the commission that there's platting going on, etc., etc. >> End the ordinance. >> Yeah, I want to end the ordinance and and and the information I mean the city
manager in his reports can say, okay, planning is going on. this is you know what what's transpiring uh because not not I'm not talking specifically about this commission but let's say 10 20
years from now you know in the past we we were not informed of a lot of stuff so uh I just don't want that to happen again you could do it two ways you could because remember this is going to be in your code of ordinances so it's being codified through municode
>> so you can have it specifically in the municode version or you could have it in your resolution that's granting the ordinance that directs the city manager by resolution that he has to do this. >> Yeah. But if we are codifying this right
now, just let's do it the cleanest way. Make it part of the ordinance like we said in a very simple sentence there there going to be years that there's going to pass and there is not going to be even one application. So, but in the event that anyone ever applies to it and
whoever is sitting down here will get that information at some point from the city manager's office. So, I think is if we are doing it right now, let's do it the simple, clean, and proper way. The reason I find it problematic is because
that's not standard. And so you're basically by setting if if it's something that's rare, you you're and it's not standard language, you're kind of setting up uh like you're setting them up to fail.
That's just how I see it. I think we can share the do it in the resolution. Like share it, but I wouldn't put it in the ordinance because then you're this is going to be like the odd one out that may be missed. and then they're in violation when if it's done the other
way and it's not in code. I I just don't want to I don't want to complicate it. >> Uh Commissioner Joseph. >> Yes. >> So Alan, I have a question for you. So, regarding the platting, if someone is um
looking to have their property replatted, uh for example, there's a property on Atlantic Isle that, uh the house was taken down and it's uh going to be replplatted.
>> We would know if it's platted for three lots or or two lots or not. >> Well, how do you mean you would know? I mean, >> well, we would receive a notice. >> Well, no, they're going to have to make application for the replat. We going to have to review it and go through the
process of it being administered. I mean, you know, it's going to have to go through a review process, >> but normally the commission would not be made aware. >> Not anymore. >> No, normally the staff would do everything and ultimately you would >> and again we haven't had many. I mean, I
can't remember that we've had any, but >> we had it in Atlantic Island. one possibility up correct >> that we had it before in >> right so ultimately the approval of the plat after staff is done with it would have come to you but it can't legally anymore >> not anymore to my point so now that
>> wait wait wait wait commissioner let um commissioner Joseph finish >> okay so with adding this additional language that is requesting if the property was platted for three lots rather than what we're assuming is
two lots we to find out or no? >> Yeah, you you're you're going to have to they whatever they're requesting, they they have to they're going to have to say what they're doing. >> But if we don't put additional language in that Fabola is requesting, we would
not be made aware. Correct. >> Well, that's up to your manager. And two, you could always ask, but again, it's it's up to the commission if you want it in there. We just need to find a place. For purposes of clarity, I'd like to be able to specifically identify where I'm going to put it in the ordinance. If you
don't answer my question, >> so >> there's a million ways you could know. I just I >> But okay, but be for it to be brought to our attention. >> That's up to your city manager. >> Add additional language, it would absolutely be brought to our attention. Correct.
>> It would be in your code, correct? But it still would come from your city manager. >> Yes. Okay. So, I'm I'm for >> It's not going to be on an agenda or anything like that. It's just going to be coming from your >> city attorney. It's nothing to discuss. >> So, correct. So, let's add >> or an email or something. Yeah.
>> Okay. So, um Mr. City attorney, how much time does this mean? We have to wait till next month or are you able to add that language? >> What do you want to do >> today? >> Let me confer with the U planning and zoning director. >> Okay.
>> Yeah. Yeah, I mean if if I guess we can wait another month. Um I just because there's different if we put it in one place it may not be so for example Miami date county has a waiver of plat provision right for certain types of platting um which we
have to abide by. So if I put it in the wrong place technically you wouldn't be made or he wouldn't be required to advise you over the waiver of plats as well. So I want to make sure it's in the right place. >> So we can defer the item for next month. I have I don't see it as an emergency.
>> Wait, let's just one at a time, please. I have a question. Um, and this may just be too technical at this point. If we put that sort of language in the ordinance and for whatever reason 10 years from now, who you know, the manager does not notify the commission, does that create some sort of liability
besides just not notifying the commission? >> There's no liability. It's just you would be upset with your manager to take action accordingly. >> Okay. All right. So you would need another month then in order to >> I just I really hate to just do it on
the fly and pick a spot that may not be appropriate. I just I was contemplating that. So no reason to rush. >> But this is why we have the workshops, right? This is why we have the extra meeting on Tuesdays so these things can come up. So why wasn't this raised on
Tuesday? >> You were not in the workshop on Tuesday. >> But I I'm not the one with the issue. >> Okay. >> Why didn't you raise it on Tuesday? >> And we did. because then I do have my own my own meetings afterwards so that I'm able to prepare. >> Okay. >> So, I mean it is what whatever I'm going
to be a no, but it's it's just a little I mean, Commissioner, just to give you an opportunity, why wasn't it raised earlier? >> Okay. Because I just read about it today. >> Okay. >> I have no problem with it.
>> Um All right. So that means we would >> Do you want to just defer it to a date certain to the next meeting? >> Commissioner Lama, are you okay with deferring to the next meeting? >> Yes, >> I make the motion to defer. >> I second it.
>> One second. >> So it's just a motion for deferral. So a voice vote would suffice. >> Okay. All in favor? >> I >> I >> Thank you. So we'll defer this item to the June commission meeting. >> All right. And just for clarity, so we you want the manager to advise you
obviously it won't be monthly because I'm telling you you maybe get one or two a year, right? So uh I I don't know. Do you want language just when it happens? As it happens okay >> just to inform even advice just inform let us know. >> Right. as it happens, not on a monthly
>> basis that that an application for that came. >> Well, >> no, no, no. That's not >> it's a little So, >> I just want to be clear because if it's an application that's if if it's on application versus approval. >> So, that's two different periods of
time. So, you may get an application and maybe it's abandoned or it's not approved. >> Well, I think we should know when there's an application. >> So, you want to be notified of an application, not necessarily approval. >> Sure. Correct. Sure. >> Yeah, we have no say in >> correct. Anyway, approval or denial is
>> All right. All right, guys. We need to go one at a time. >> Okay. >> All right. >> So, the city manager will advise upon application of plat reflat and it would be not only platting, replatting, modification to plats and waivers of plat. >> Correct. >> Okay. >> Thank you.
>> Okay. Um, do we need to do it again? >> No. >> All right. I just want to remind um my colleagues please just wait to be recognized because we have closed captioning and I want to make sure that everything is captured and everyone gets the opportunity to finish their thought
and not talk over each other. All right, next item please. Next item is an ordinance for second reading 8B, an ordinance to the city commission of the city of Sunny Al Beach, Florida, creating article 7 in chapter 256 entitled personal delivery devices and
mobile carriers and creating section 256-50 entitled safe operation of personal delivery devices and mobile carriers in the code of ordinances of the city of Sunnyal Beach to establish regulations for personal delivery devices and mobile
carriers operating within the city, providing for servability, providing for repealer, providing for inclusion in the code, and providing for an effective date. >> Okay, Mr. City Manager, are you presenting or? >> Mayor, vice mayor, members of the commission, this is the second reading of the ordinance that we discussed
regarding personal delivery devices and mobile carriers. >> Okay, thank you. Do we have any public speakers? >> We do. >> All right. Steven Hirs >> Steven Hirs 17201 Collins. Just two comments. Um it was maybe three months
ago we all woke up and saw these devices on Collins Avenue by Samson Park that none of us at least I wasn't sure what they were at first. Um then there was messaging regarding the inability to prohibit them because it was preempted
by Florida statute 3162071. However, um we the city did indicate that there was for health safety issues and quickly came up with uh an ordinance
which is on second reading tonight uh increasing the visibility and all the other uh issues monitoring insurance and a fee to incur our administrative costs. it was done quickly and um I believe
that that's the type of reactions to these type of um things that just surfaced that Tallahassee has placed restrictions on what the city is able to do. And the second quick comment is um that is another perfect
reason why uh and it's going to be discussed later tonight. Uh we need a presence in Tallahassee to monitor what uh is going on down there that uh either adversely affects our home rule powers or creates
other obstacles for us to uh accommodate the needs and quality of our residents. Thank you. >> Thank you. Do we have any other speakers? >> No, ma'am. >> All right. Any questions or comments from the commission? >> I'll take an um I'll take a motion, please. >> Motion.
>> Second. All right. >> Commissioner Joseph, >> yes. >> Commissioner Llama, >> yes. >> Commissioner Styverson, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor Vascara, >> yes. >> Mayor Spetchin, >> yes. >> The ordinance passes 5 to zero.
>> All right. Next item, please. 8 C is an ordinance of the city commission of the city of Sunny Al Beach, Florida, approving a first amendment to the lease agreement between the city of Sunny Al Beach and Laia Beach Associates LLC for the lease premises located at 18590 Collins Avenue, Sunny Al Beach, Florida,
authorizing the mayor to execute set lease agreement providing for an effective date. >> Thank you, Mr. City Manager, >> Mayor, Vice Mayor, members of the commission. This is a second reading of the amendment to our lease agreement with Laia Beach Associates providing for
a lease extension. >> Thank you. Do we have public speakers? >> No, ma'am. >> Sure. Okay. Any comments from the commission? >> No. >> I'll take a motion, please. >> Second. >> Commissioner Lama. >> Yes.
>> Commissioner Styverent. >> Yes. >> Vice Mayor Viscaro. Yes. >> Commissioner Joseph. >> Yes. >> Mayor Fetchin. >> Yes. >> The ordinance passes 5 to zero. >> All right. On to resolutions, please. >> 9A is a resolution approving an
agreement with Bosch Enterprises for the purchase and installation of five lifeguard towers. >> Mr. City Manager, >> mayor, vice mayor, members of the commission, this approves an agreement with Bosch Enterprises for purchase and installation of five lifeguard towers.
Do we have public speakers? >> No, ma'am. >> All right. Are there any comments or questions from the commission? >> I just have a comment. Um, >> go ahead. >> These are just to replace, correct? >> Existing ones. >> Yes. >> Okay. Um, we do still have the need of
an additional tower now that we are uh considering and you guys are helping or making the budget. Please consider that at least one south tower at the end of the south end of Sonia's beach. Um there
is a big area between the last tower from our city and the first tower of Holdover. And you know it's the summer is coming. We have more people. There is very low visibility. Yeah, I always said the same comment. So, I'm sorry to repeat myself, but I go to the beach in
the area with my kids and I know that if I cannot see our lifeguard, he cannot see me either and I cannot see him from the area where we are just behind um what is be Tropicana and the other building um the rich carton. So, just
please considering the allocations now for the budget that I know the need of the south tower. I heard about apparently a need on the north end. I don't go to the beach there. so much. So, I really don't know, but personally, I know we need the one on the south.
>> Okay. Commissioner Joseph, did you want to add something? >> Yeah. So, my question was, um, regarding the additional south tower, um, do we have manning power for that tower? Is that within our uh, our rights?
>> We do not. >> We do not. >> So, even if we place a tower there, who would man it? >> Correct. It would have to be part of the budget and we would have to budget additional lifeguards to cover it. >> And if I may, vehicles, training, stuff
like it comes not only the tower, it comes with the personal, maybe an additional supervisor for the new personal that we have, but we have an amazing lifeguard people, you know. So, >> but prepared to >> Oh, yeah. Absolutely. It's a package. Yeah.
>> Yeah. So, we're prepared to add that additional station. It's subject to the approval of you all as part of the budget process if you provide consensus. But like the commissioner stated, it's not just additional personnel, but it's everything that goes with it.
>> Okay. >> It cannot be handled with existing personnel. >> Right. That's also an additional tower that we need to purchase that wasn't included that's not included here. Correct. >> Correct. So is that something that we
save dollars by including additional tower here or no? >> We would not do that at this time because first we would have to have consensus then we would have to budget out the
cost of staffing the tower. >> Okay. So that's something then we have so that will be additional at a later date. Correct. >> Okay. So now Okay. So just one more thing. >> Go ahead. So we now have we will have 10
fresh towers, white towers that we had this discussion previously that we have uh Romero Bridto has offered to uh do the designs for our now 10 towers
and I bring it back to the commission for a red discussion regarding that proposal. >> Okay, we can put it on the next agenda. Um, all right. Anyone else have any questions for the manager? >> It would be amazing for him to do it.
>> Uh, no. I would I would I would only add um be obviously before we add any more towers that there be it's not just our opinion, but that there be some formal assessment um to determine that need.
>> Okay. >> Correct. That's all. >> Commissioner Lama, do you have anything? >> No. >> I'll take a motion then. >> Motion. Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> Okay, next item, please. >> 9B is a resolution awarding request for
proposals number 26012 and approving an agreement with Ron El Book PA for per excuse me, for professional lobbying services. Mr. >> City Manager, >> mayor, vice mayor, members of commission, we put this out to bid if you recall for professional lobbying
services. the it was narrowed to recommendation for Ron book for lobbying for a one-year contract. >> Thank you. Do we have public speakers? >> Yes, Stephen Hirs. >> Okay. >> Steven Hirs 17201 Collins. I want to
preface my comments by stating that I do not know Ron Book, nor have I ever met him. Uh municipal government today operates in an environment where many defi uh decisions affecting residents are no longer made solely at the local level.
funding priorities, condominium legislation, transportation policy, resiliency initiatives, public safety grants, environmental regulations, infrastructure appropriation, tourist impacts, and even land related legislation are increasingly influenced
by Tallahassee and Miami date county. That's precisely why retaining a qualified legislative lobbyist is not a luxury, it's a necessity. Without dedicated advocacy, the city risks having decisions imposed upon us instead
of participating in shaping those decisions. A professional lobbyist serves as our eyes, ears, and advocate on state and county decision makers. A lobbyist provides early intelligence on pending legislation, identifies opportunities for state and county
funding, coordinates with legislators and agency officials, and ensures the city's position is heard and decisions are finalized, not afterwards. Equally important, a lobbyist helps municipalities build relationships and
coalitions with other communities having similar uh in in uh desires. Most importantly, an effective lus often pays for itself many times through grant procurement, legislative protection of
municipal interests and avoiding costly unintended consequences from legislation or county actions that unfortunately the last few years seems to becoming more and more prevalent from Tallahassee. And finally, of budgetary importance, the cost of this contracts already contained
in a city budget line item funding source. In reading the 114 pages of the contract documents, the RFP on page 28, section 31, scope of services, contains 21 identified most critical issues facing
the city and 10 governmental agencies that will uh also be impacted and control these. I suggest that all residents read these items to see the importance of what the
commission is hopefully doing tonight in getting us again uh Mr. Book as a lobbyist. At the end of the day, it's about protecting our interest as residents, safeguarding local control, and ensuring Sunel's Beach has a
respected and professional voice whenever governmental decisions are made. Thank you for allowing me to speak. >> Thank you. Do we have any other speakers? >> No, ma'am. >> All right. Any questions or comments from the commission? >> No. >> Okay. Go ahead. >> Do I have a comment? Yes. So, um
whenever we um we have to um sign in a form to request appropriations, I do believe is due in September um for the before the budget is start to be put together in Tallahassee. So same
thing I will um any direction that we give to our lobbyist about what appropriations are we requesting uh I will request also that to be informed to the commission uh we might want to either add things there or whatever have
that conversation over the years I've been requesting to get some money or request some money for the project under the causeway for the under under park in there uh and it has not been done yet and that's something that I put also in my priorities for this year in the
budget. So I will request and I hope that the city manager will be able to inform the commission about the appropriations request that they're going to be sent to Tallahassee before
the end of September by our by our lost. >> Okay, anyone else? Vice Mayor. >> Yeah, thank you. Um, I just wanted to say a a good word on on
Ron Book's office. I was happy to see that that they were the ones who who ended up um um here. uh because it was really through Ron's office that um uh the uh Rana in
particular who was really helpful to me in developing the legislative push and to to Steve's point it's not just reading the things it's they understand they know the players they understand
sometimes that what are the hidden motivations that you're not going to see on the paper and how the the what things are being traded for what and so the backstories and if you just come in with your logic that doesn't always win the game like you have to understand the
players and so our lobbyist uh certainly helps us do that and they've been there a long time and I I personally was very happy with the assistance they provided and they were very helpful in that effort so I was happy to see them >> okay like to make the motion then
>> I'll make the motion >> I I would just like to add >> please go ahead >> yes that I also had the opportunity to meet with Ron Book. I believe it was uh last year or the year before and um he is um quite good at what he does and I'm
glad to see that we're using him again. >> Thank you. All right. Uh I need a second. >> Second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> All right. Next item, please. 9C is a resolution approving a third amendment to the agreement with Waterfield, Florida staffing doing
business as staffing connection to provide school crossing guard services. >> City manager, >> mayor, vice mayor, members of the commission, this is a company that provides school crossing guards and this is a third amendment with them an amount not to exceed 235,000.
>> Great. Thank you. Do we have any public speakers? >> No, ma'am. >> All right. Are there any questions from the commission? Go ahead, Commissioner Joseph. >> Yes. So, I bring this up all the time that um I'm questioning whether we can use this service um in order to have
crossing guards at some of our most dangerous uh city crossings, 174th Street in particular. um if we can if there's any way we can access them for non-school hours uh to
assist in crossings um and for safety purposes. I've been saying this for years and I believe it's quite necessary. >> Commissioner Stevenson, you want to say something? >> I just agree with Jerry with that assessment. Yeah, something needs to be
done in that intersection. >> Okay. Anyone else? Vice Mayor, >> I again I that's something that I would like to I would like to see what the police thinks about that or get an assessment from in terms of that safety
and and what can be done about it. Uh now with regards to the this item in particular, uh I just wanted to highlight that it's like $235,000 for crossing guards. uh that that's an investment that the city is making and
that that doesn't happen everywhere. Uh and um and I realized that some people I was speaking to someone who moved from a different country and this is the only place they've lived and they think that it's normal that this is just normal that the police is at every corner and
that you have crossing guards. Um and it isn't. This is a like a very particular uh investment slash perk that that we uh make uh for the safety of our kids. So, it's I would
I would want for that not to be taken for granted. So, I'm that's why I'm highlighting that. >> Thank you. It's well said. Um Commissioner L, do you want to add anything? Any questions? >> All right. I'll take a motion. >> Motion. >> Need a second. All in favor? >> Okay.
Mayor, the next three items are going to be heard together. 9D, 9E, and 9F. 9D is a resolution approving a first amendment to the agreement with disaster program and operations or disaster debris monitoring services. 9E is a
resolution approving a first amendment to the agreement with DRC Emergency Services as a primary contractor to provide disaster debris management and removal services. And 9F is a resolution approving a first amendment to the agreement and consent assignment with
Phillips Heavy, formerly known as Phillips and Jordan as a secondary contractor to provide disaster debris management and removal services. >> Thank you, Mr. City Manager, >> Mayor, Vice Mayor, Vice Mayor, members of the commission. These three items are
all related to hurricane hurricane type issues. As you know, we're coming up on hurricane season. We're preparing a workshop for our residents and condos. These are necessary parts of number one,
debris removal, but number two, debris monitoring that is necessary for reimbursement from FEMA and hopefully we don't have to use any of this. But this is something we do every year to make sure these contracts
are updated and ready to go. >> Thank you. Do we have any public speakers? >> No, ma'am. >> Any comments or questions from the commission? >> I I just want to add um for clarification um if you can just add uh Mr. City Manager why we have the three
rather than just the ones for for those that are watching. >> Yes, thank you. A number of years ago, we had a brush with a small, well, large hurricane, but thankfully uh did not hit us. And we had a contract in place for
debris removal. But if you recall, that hurricane affected a number of different areas and the company that was on our list was nonresponsive for some debris that we needed to be
removed. If you recall, there was sand all over Collins. There was a number of u light poles that were broken, some wires down, a lot of debris even though we didn't get hit with the storm. So, we learned from that in that now we have a secondary contract as a backup for
debris removal. >> Okay. Thank you. And >> if I may just add, mayor, also there the third so FEMA requires us to have a debris management and removal. So we have the primary and secondary for removal and we also have the third company for the management. That's also what federally required
>> for the purposes of reimbursements. Okay. And I just want to add for for the public that when we had that hurricane which was eight years ago. Could it be that long ago? It >> was 2017. >> Yeah. Wow. um that we do have spaces in the city that are private property, for
instance, like the park at Winston Towers, and that we do not have a right to to remove from those properties unless we have approval uh or permission rather from the property owner. So, I'd ask during the um agenda review if we can identify any large spaces. It would
be good to just know that in advance and be in contact with those properties. >> Yes, we will. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. All right. Next item, please. >> I'm sorry. qu question on that on the you you you triggered something >> um when something like that happens and
properties have uh let's let's say like plast of the Americas we had some trees is does this include maybe I'm I don't know if I'm remembering it correctly that we we put our branches and stuff out to the sidewalk and does is this service the one who who who picks that
is that part of it >> yes but you have to bring it from. >> You're right. You have to put it outside and that you're not coming into the property. >> Yes. But yes, it does. >> Yeah. My request was for properties that have like that's a good example to allow us to come in and assist with that,
especially anywhere where there's cars like the police coming through because you have a road going in there that would prevent them from getting through. Not wait for the private property owner, but allow us to to clean that up. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Like Ocean Reserve. I mean, you have a few. >> There's a few, right? That's >> House. Yeah,
>> there's a few that have roads. >> Yeah. >> Okay. All right. I'll take a motion. >> Motion. >> Need a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> All right. Next item. >> Next item. >> Excuse me. Next item is 9G. A resolution
providing a merit salary adjustment for the city clerk. >> Okay, that's your item, sir. >> Yes. So, I'll just repeat my my presentation from from Tuesday's workshop. I recognize that this is sort of unusual to be presenting an item on my behalf.
>> Feels unusual. >> It does feel unusual and doing it a second time makes it no easier. Um but to provide context to to the commission and as I mentioned on Tuesday, um in May of 2023, the electorate approved a charter amendment that fundamentally
restructured the position um before it previously reported to the city manager. Uh with that change um it now reports to the city commission effectively putting it alongside the city manager and the city attorney as a
charter officer. So despite this this change um no salary adjustment was made when I was appointed in 2024. Um the move was made or the contract was approved with no increase in in base
salary. The contract did provide for a an adjustment for the cost of living increases and it also provided for annual uh performance reviews which has has not taken place since uh the contract was
approved. Um, included in the memo, I provided some market comparison information uh with neighboring uh agencies and as you can see on there um the position in in the city is is the
lowest paid in the surrounding municipalities. uh for example and and it's not to single out any any of these agencies but um about half of them are of a smaller size in comparison to Sunny Als Beach um and get paid higher. Uh
they also are a single person department and have no uh no staff to supervise. >> So based on on these reasons um I'm proposing this for for your consideration. Um, commissioners, >> do we have uh any public speakers?
>> We do not. >> All right. So, do we have any questions? Please go ahead. Commissioner Joseph, >> do we have to fear that you're going to go on strike? >> No. No plans. >> Okay. >> For now, Commissioner Sison. Um, well,
I'm totally for it. Um, I do believe that the city cler's office, and I said that aloud before, is one of the best rung um departments in the city. And I congratulate you for that. Um I think you do magic with such a letter of staff
and used to be only you and Marlene and now thank God you have Angel too. Uh and the amass the mass of and the amount of information and the jab lab that you have is insane and I think you guys do
magic. So you deserve this and more and I just congratulate you for your good job. you have to deal with a lot, you know, with the public, with the requests, uh with the politicians, with elections, with the ones that win, with the ones that lose. So, it's too much.
And yes, I think um I'm totally in support of this. Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Anyone else? >> I'm also in support. Okay. Um and in fact in in the residents academy uh one of the things that we highlight is the
insane amount of elections that that you've had to handle compared to other places like where they'll have like maybe one or two and you got to do six is that if I remember it correctly u between the the elections and the
runoffs and and the surprise resignations and the the special elections it's It's a lot, right? So, um, and I think >> he loves it. >> He loves it. We know. That's why we do it. That's what we do. We sit and we try to come up with ways to complicate your
life. And for that, >> I've been here for 22 years for a reason. So, >> for that, I think, uh, and plus not like in other cities, um, you know, the the clerk doesn't do some of the things that you do. they don't they don't write the
resolutions or they don't they don't run the meetings or the you know the mayor might run the meetings like you you take on a lot and and we've also been not in your case but in in be before like as we when we were revamping certain other
departments I mean we had become the training ground for other cities uh we couldn't keep people because we weren't paying uh and uh so we don't just in case you're getting any us. We'd like to keep you.
>> Thank you. >> Commissioner Lombber, did you want to say anything? >> No, I'm in support of this and I think that, you know, we're all grateful to Mauricio. >> Thank you. >> You know, all his experience with all the runoffs. I think he could, you know, start his own school and how to how to
manage runoff elections, but uh and the city attorney, too. >> But no, thank you very much. And yeah, I'm in support of this. >> Right. >> Mayor, if I may have a point of privilege. Sure, please. >> Um, I've worked with approximately five or six city clerks. You have a very good
city clerk and this particular city clerk does in in this position a lot more than other city clerks to to your point, vice mayor. Uh, not many and I've this is the first city clerk I know that writes a majority of your resolutions and a lot of the work that's done to run
the meeting. A lot of city clerks don't do that. So, >> yes. Uh, did you want to say something, Mr. City Manager? >> Yes. I just wanted to echo what the city attorney said. Um, in the past four years of working with the city clerk, if you recall, I awarded him the city
manager award because he does an incredible job of trying to be aolitical in a very political environment. Um, but handles a tremendous volume of work and has always been helpful to me. So, fully support that. >> Thank you. And I just want to add, I get
the the privilege of going last as mayor. Uh, you know, when I was first elected, Jane was the city clerk and I thought she was just incredible and she was, you know, me, she rest in peace. And you were the assistant city clerk at the time. and they, you know, not that
you weren't really smart back then, but you've really grown into and matured into this role to the point where you are, you know, so professional um that it is so appreciated by by this entire commission and and the residents and um you know, the only thing I regret is
that we have not been doing the annual reviews, which we should definitely, you know, get in in front of. So, uh yeah, you need to remind us when the next one comes up and I'm also in in support of this. So, >> okay, I like that >> that um in all my interactions with
Mauricio, he's uh been uh he's excelled in my opinion in every manner and um that this uh this uh is welld deserved. >> All right, I'll take a motion. >> Motion move. >> Second.
>> All in favor? >> I I >> All right. >> Before we move on to the next item, if I may. >> Yes, please go ahead. um because it's related, but I wanted the vote to take place. Uh it's it's not clear who should bring this forward. I think it's it's
kind of awkward to bring forward your own contract. Do maybe we can put a pin on that maybe for a discussion later, but I think we should have a we should have a process for that like or some >> I >> or it's the expectation that everybody
brings up on their own contract. if if it's I think it's a little uncomfortable. >> All right. I would be in favor of adding that on to the next commission meeting to be able to discuss it for not just you but all the charter positions.
>> But just if I can say there's no one that can better advocate for themselves than you. And I can tell you that in other jurisdictions typically it's it is very awkward, but it is the officer, it is
the city manager, it is the city clerk, it is the city attorney that puts on their item. >> Usually at the same time of year. Uh so it's it's more repetitious like every September or every October it's due. So it's sort of automatic, but it's unfortunately it is awkward. So maybe
it's just better for uh either the manager's office or the clerk's office to do this by email and let us know what you think >> rather than have to wait an entire month. Um and then if you feel that you need direction from us, then we can put it on the agenda. >> Okay. Yeah, we can do that.
>> I mean, you could literally just put it on the calendar, >> right? I was thinking if it's if it's an annual thing. >> Yeah, it doesn't have to be anything uh convoluted. >> All right. >> You did a great job advocating for yourself, Merc. Okay. Thank you. >> Yes, Mr. Mr. Manager. >> Thank you, Mayor. In light of that, I'd
like to advocate for myself and propose an adjustment now. >> That's not a joke. >> Okay. >> You say that's not >> a joke or it's not a joke? >> It is not a joke. Um I'm in a similar position as a city clerk in that I was
supposed to be reviewed annually, but we've been so busy. It's been since uh year 2023 that I've been reviewed. And I think the things that we've been able to accomplish here are significant in
these past number of years. As the city clerk said, it's very uh it's challenging to advocate for yourself, but through the great work of our team, um we've accomplished some significant things. Specifically, in the past four
years, we've gotten our police department, our ocean rescue department, our building department all accredited. We also received autism certification for our police department, ocean rescue. We've received clean audits,
um, most recent A+ in the past four years. So I took the information that the city clerk provided and I did a salary comparison as well. So I think an adjustment is in order.
Okay. Just for clarification because this is a little bit unusual because this is adding to the agenda in the middle of the agenda if I'm reading this understanding this correctly. >> So procedurally how would this work Mr. So, even though the the city manager um
brought it up and discussed it, it would be to have a motion to add it on as a as a consideration. >> Well, I think >> Wait, wait, wait one second. So, it would be a motion to add it on right now. >> Yeah, because it'll require an action >> by the commission.
>> Okay. I would like to say that I believe at the earliest we should have this sign on for next month so we can see similar comparisons as uh we did for the city clerk. >> Okay. Um let's we can do a discussion
then. Is anyone making a motion to add this on >> for discussion right now? >> Are you do you have that information? I have the information, but if it's better that you would like to wait until next month, I can provide a format similar to what the city clerk did.
>> I Yeah, I I would think that that's better. It also allows the public u to comment if they wanted to. >> I agree with that. Yes. >> Yes. All right. So, we'll add it on for next month. All right. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Next item.
>> So, next item is 9H. a proclamation, excuse me, approving the issuance of a proclamation recognizing July 4th, 2026 as United States semiquincentennial day in the city of Sunny Al Beach.
>> Mr. City Manager. >> Well, thank you, Mayor. This issues a proclamation as you know this is a significant event on July 4th for the semiquincentennial day for city uh we're recognizing it in
the city as significant for our country. >> Do we have any public speakers? >> No ma'am. >> Do we have any comments or questions from the commission? >> I would like to co-sponsor the proclamation and also to add my name to it. I I would like to do the same.
>> Would everyone like to add their name to it? >> No. Fine. >> I'm okay. No. >> Yeah, I'll keep it. >> I do. I do. >> Not that I do not support it, but you have your name. >> I have I have a question. Um because I did recently get this asked and I just I
want to have it clarified for the public because we discussed this a while ago and uh I I want to make sure who whomever is watching, they understand what this means. What do we have planned for Fourth of July? Because the the fireworks were were too expensive. Um
nothing. >> Remind me, please. >> Yes, please. Thank you. The fireworks were too expensive. Um we're going to have a special display in history hall commemorating the 250th anniversary. We
have um commemorative 250 Sunny Els Beach 250 anniversary pins that we are giving to everyone with a resident ID card starting June 1 and we are having we put up our special banners um along
Collins Avenue. Sunny Beach celebrates 250. Okay. >> All right. >> Did you want to say something, Commissioner Joseph? >> So, has history hall been recreated? There are items in history hall. Yes.
>> But not as it used to be. >> I thought we were waiting to digitalize things and then we were going to recreate it the way more like >> I'll let the city manager answer that, but I don't want to get off topic because it's not on an agenda item. Mr. City Manager, >> our history hall has been recreated.
It's not the same as it was before. We were working on digitizing to provide that. And then I think it was recommended by you all that we install something in short order which we did. So we're still working on the digitization process.
>> Okay. >> To add to add to what we have already. >> Eventually it will be similar to how it was originally. >> It's going to be different but still memorializing the history. So part of it will be digital and part of
it will be the print like the photos that we have up now, >> but it will be throughout the hall or No, >> what you're seeing now is mostly complete, but we will also have some digital monitors that are going to
run through the history >> so people can either observe and read as they walk through the hall or study the monitor which will have everything on a loop. >> Right. >> Okay. Thank you. Okay, I'll take a motion. >> Motion moved. >> All in favor? I
>> Okay, next item. >> Next item is 9 I, which is a resolution approving the issuance of a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as National Law Month. >> Vice Mayor. >> Uh, yeah, it it's it's that. >> Okay.
So, and um and obviously, you know, we approve it. If if we approve it, then we we would try and present it uh at the next meeting. Uh and uh you know, if they can't make it, then we'll find opportunity to present it. Um I chose
the um the Miami Dade Bar Association to have like the local tie and also they are, I believe, the largest bar association in Florida. Uh, and they do a lot of proono work and um, obviously touch the community. So,
>> nice. Do we have any public speakers? >> No, ma'am. >> All right. Any comments or questions? I'll take a motion. >> So, move. >> I'll second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> All right. Next item. Now we have the add-on item 9J which is
a resolution approving the issuance of a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as mental health awareness day month. Excuse me. >> Commissioner Llama, this is your item. >> Yes. So, just wanted to um bring this
forward to um make people aware that you know May is uh mental health awareness month and the the theme of this which I think um it was very appropriate. Hold on, I'm I'm trying to look for it. Give me one second here. So, the theme for
the um for the month of May for mental uh awareness uh month is more good days together. So, it's all about, you know, being conscious about, you know, any issues and and talking to people and
communicating and basically, you know, knowing that you're not alone. So, you know, we'll be presenting then next month within June. Um, but yeah, just wanted to bring this forward. >> Okay. Thank you. Do we have any public speakers? >> No, ma'am.
>> Any questions or comments from the commission? >> I'll take a motion, please. Motion >> second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, now we're on to uh the citizens forums and we do have a couple
of speakers. Steven Hirs. >> Stephen Hirs 17201 Collins. Uh May is a busy month. Uh today I would just like to remind everyone that uh May 10th through 16th is officially designated as National Police Week in the United
States. Last week the city or Miami date county celebrated on Friday May 8th observance of law enforcement appreciation day and tomorrow May 15th is peace officers Memorial Day in the United States.
These occasions remind us that behind every badge is a person who made a commitment to serve others, often a great personal sacrifice. Every day, law enforcement officers leave their homes not knowing the dangers that they may face. Yet, they continue to answer the
call to protect our communities, uphold the law, and stand between order and chaos. According to the FBI and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 53 officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty
during 2025. While overall line of duty deaths nationwide totaled 111 officers, these numbers are more than just statistics. They represent family, fathers sons mothers daughters partners,
and their dedication will never be forgotten. This commission has consistently voted five to zero on resolutions supporting our police department in hiring quality personnel, training, and equipment. Our
police department earned accreditation through the Florida law enforcement accreditation process back in October 5th of 2023, reflecting the professionalism and dedication of the men and women who serve our community every day.
I join the thousands of Sunal's Beach residents visitors and business owners in thanking our city commission, our city manager, our police chief, and every member of our police department for their
commitment to protecting our city and keeping us safe. Thank you. >> Thank you. That was very heartfelt. Thank you. Next speaker, please. >> Ena Stern. Hello. Hi. Your name and address for the record please. >> Yeah. Um
2003 174th Street with Apartment. >> Sure. >> Uh Sunny House. >> Yeah, that's fine. and your and your last name please. >> In Stern. >> Thank you. >> Uh good evening everybody. Uh my name is
Inish Stern and I have been the resident of Sun for the past seven years from Vincent Taro 300. I would like to bring to your attention two concerns I have as a resident of Sunals. First I would like to talk about the
getaway pedestrian elevator and ask who's overseeing this project. Unless I miss something. The elevator has not been working since February 2026 after a full remodeling that was
completed in December 2025. Bless you. >> I also wanted to speak on behalf of the seniors in the residents who cannot easily use the stairs. Back in the February, I brought my 90 years old mother to attend a class. We used the
south elevator to go up, but we tried to come down on the north side. the elevators was out of order. I spoke with the employees and suggesting placing a warning sign on the south side as well because otherwise people would go
without knowing they could not come back by elevator. To discredit the sign was later placed there. Over the past past few months I heard so many different explanation that is almost sound like a
material for a standup comedy part I order hydraulic flooding because we are close to the ocean corrosion from the salt air. It will work on Monday. Uh the lawyers are involved in the warranty issues because it was reinstalled in
December 2025. But jokers aside, this is very important. The elevator is the only safe way to many resident especially seniors attending classes activities on other site to cross Boulevard. I would
also like to know whether elevator has a preventative maintenances plan in place and who exactly is responsible for overseeing this project on behalf of the city. From my own experience serving on the board of the high-risiser building,
I can say this project like this require close supervision uh accountability. Unfortunately, we cannot simply rely on the companies who is providing the service without active oversight from the city staff. Perhaps the city should
also consider bringing on independent third-party elevator expert like getting a second medical opinion to review the situation and verify the recommendation being made by the original company. My second concern as a resident is
ongoing >> please finish your thought but if you can wrap it up please. >> Sure. My second concern is the residents are going water leak on the corner of 1774th Street and North Bay Road. The water has been dripping and leaking for months and a plumbing permit has been
posted on the tree since February 2026. As a taxpayer, I also concerned about who is paying for all this weighted water and increased water bill. This problem experience this problems become expensive problems when they ignore them for too long. I hope the city can
provide residents with more transparency, accountability, and clear time for repairs. Thank you. >> Thank you, Ena. And um I I know the city manager's office is going to be in touch with you because we spoke earlier and you said you want to talk to them and that's we're going to make sure that
happens. >> Do I have to provide the email or phone number? >> Someone in the back will will get your information and we'll make sure. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you very much. >> No other speakers. >> No other speakers. All right. Thank you everyone. That we're addressed.
>> I have a I have a comment regarding what Eno was talking about. >> Okay. >> So, all of these items should have been addressed. It's the uh responsibility of a city manager's office to make sure that the elevators are working correctly.
um at Gateway um that the um sports park um that the construction is done in a quick uh orderly manner uh without delay and
we've had delays in all of these issues and um I just like to have more accountability and responsibility for the delays. Thank you. Mayor, I just add that on the elevator issue, uh, that matters has been referred to my office,
so I'll be dealing with that. I'm not necessarily going to telegraph what I'll be doing, but there's some issues that need to be >> Right. No, I'm I'm aware. That's why I wanted her to connect to the city manager's office. Okay. Thank you, everyone. >> Opportunity and the citizens of Sunny Isles Beach a tremendous benefit. This
is a game-changing piece of technology and enters us into a new era of public safety and protecting our citizens. We are able to respond to calls for service, emergencies, traffic crashes, missing people, drowning victims much
quicker than we ever could have. Being an extra set of eyes, they can be there in literally seconds. a 20 seconds of launching the drone, it is up in the air and on its way and will provide that extra layer of security and make our response time so much quicker. When the
dispatcher receives a call, the drone pilot officer is already in the real-time crime center with the dispatchers. From the time they hear the call, they're already inputting the address into the system. They then initiate the launch sequence that goes within approximately a 20- second process, which sends the signal to the
dock, which is on the roof. the actually slides back open. The drone does a quick self test. It launches itself in the air, orients itself, and then starts to fly to the call that we've dispatched it to. With its technology, it's able to navigate around obstacles, get there the
most expeditious route that it can, and bring itself back when it's ready. I believe the drone will benefit the entire city, whether it's our residents, our visitors, our police officers. This is a tremendous technological advancement and piece of equipment and
truly exemplifies the motto of the city of Sunny Isles Beach, which is the height of living. Adventure begins at Sunny Isles Beach, a city like no other. Spanning just 1.78 square miles, this charming city boasts
not one or two, but 11 public parks. With nearly 22,000 residents, our parks are within walking distance for everyone. Whether you're into baseball, soccer, joining your friends at yoga, spending time on the playgrounds, or just soaking up the sun, there's
something for everyone. Sunny Isles Beach caters to every age with a variety of events and programs. Did we mention that one of our parks comes with a breathtaking ocean view? Here you can bask in the beauty of the coast, connecting with nature in a way that's
truly special. Sunny Isles Beach, where adventure, community, and natural beauty come together to create a unique city that we're proud to call home. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Hello, Sunny Als Beach. I'm here at the
Gateway Park pedestrian bridge where important upgrades have been completed on both elevators thanks to the support of our city commission. The elevators now feature new glass doors for a cleaner look and added safety. Inside, new security cameras are monitored around the clock through our Kings 3 system called Mosaic 1. This advanced
technology can alert personnel if someone falls or needs help, and riders can also press the call button inside the elevator to reach assistance immediately. Getting around the city just got safer and easier. The city of Sunny Isles Beach is proud to announce that our building department
has earned accreditation from the International Accreditation Service, one of the highest recognitions in the industry. The IAS assessment team visited our city for a comprehensive multi-day evaluation. They conducted interviews, reviewed documents, and toured our facilities, verifying that
our building department meets the highest standards in customer service and building safety. >> Earning accreditation is a tremendous milestone for our building department. It reflects our team's commitment to professionalism, consistency, and public safety. We are just the 31st I accredited building department in the nation.
>> The assessment team highlighted our department's quality service standards from daily interactions at permitting windows to on-site inspections throughout the city. Behind the scenes, the process required implementing a comprehensive quality management system, defining service goals and establishing
methods for auditing permits to ensure those goals are consistently met. >> I am proud to congratulate our entire team on this important achievement. This accreditation is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our staff. It can only be earned by meeting the rigorous standards set forth by the IAS. Thank
you to everyone who contributed to the success and continues to make Sunny Isles Beach a special place to live and work. We've been here 26 years and just seeing the growth and all of the jubilation for you know the enthusiasm of the the
growing of this city has been really wonderful experience you know just seeing all the it was a party you know so how can you not enjoy the party I'm happy for the city that they made 29 years it's a very good celebration and
the dancing and singing were amazing. He I like it is it's a good place, a social gathering basically. It's good to find your friends, meet new people obviously, and like just walk. It's it's like really entertaining.
Hi, I'm Chief Eddie Santiago with the Sunny Al Beach Police Department. Our police department and ocean rescue division are proud to share we have been designated a certified autism center by the international board of credentiing and continuing education standards. This
designation means that at least 80% of our officers and staff are trained, certified and equipped to assist, support, and communicate with autistic and sensory sensitive members of our community. For years, our department has shown a proactive commitment to serving
individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities through our autism outreach program. Becoming a certified autism center is about making sure every person who interacts with our officers feels understood, respected, and safe. It strengthens trust in our community
and helps our officers respond with greater awareness, patience, and professionalism. Because effective policing starts with understanding the people we serve. It's a lot of fun. Arcades, candy, we can collect eggs. There's a
trampolines. We can see animals. A lot of fun. They showed many animals and I like them so much. >> I like the music and I also like how everybody here is so happy and and the
rides are very fun. Same. Same. >> I think the events that they do here and set up for us, I really love them and enjoy them. >> Hey Thank you very much for uh people who do it uh for organization who make so much
fun Hello, Sunny Al Beach. I'm here at the North Bay Road Pedestrian Bridge where you may notice some new improvements. The bridge has been repaired and enhanced with new ADA compliant surface and updated safety ballers. A new green
stripe lane on the bridge ramps is reserved for scooter riders and bicyclists. When entering the bridge, please keep to the east side, remaining safely separated from pedestrians. This ensures a safer experience for everyone.
As we enjoy these enhancements together, we kindly ask for your help in keeping the bridge clean and safe. Please dispose of gum and trash properly and be mindful when walking pets. so we can continue to take pride in this beautiful
public space. These upgrades are part of our ongoing commitment to keep pedestrians safe and make our city accessible to all. Heat. Heat. The city of sunny Isles beach will observe the following park hours.
Heritage Park located at 1 192000 Collins Avenue is open daily except for Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday's hours are 12:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. Golden Shores Park located at 2011 191st Terrace is open daily except for Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to sunset.
Tuesday hours are from 12:00 p.m. to sunset. Pelican Community Park located at 18115 North Bay Road. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to
9:00 p.m. Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with front desk services offered in the
gymnasium. Senator Gwen Margolus Park located at 17815 North Bay Road. Our soccer field hours of operation are daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. except when in use for city
programs. Our Senator Gwen Margolus Park playground is open daily except for Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday's playground hours are from
10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Bonezone Dog Park at Senator Gwen Margolas Park is open daily except for Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday's hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Samson Oceanfront Park located at 17425 Collins Avenue is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
The restrooms at Samson Oceanfront Park are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Town Center Park located at 172000 Collins Avenue is open daily except for
Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Town Center Park hours on Wednesdays are from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gateway Park, located at 151 Sunny Isles
Boulevard, is open daily except for Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gateway Park hours of operations on Wednesdays are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with gates reopening
at 5:30 p.m. for Gateway Market. Gateway Park hours of operations on Thursdays will be from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gateway Center located at 151 Sunny
Isles Boulevard is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Your Sunny Isles Beach resident ID card is your all access pass to Gateway Center.
Show your valid card at the reception desk for entry. Pier Park and the Newport Fishing Pier located at 16501 Collins Avenue is open daily except for
Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pier Park and the Newport Fishing Pier on Tuesdays and Fridays is from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Intra Coastal Parks located at 161000 Collins Avenue are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Inter Coastal Parks Playground is open daily except for Thursdays from
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. And the Inter Coastal Parks Playground hours on Thursdays are from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visit sibl.net/parks net/parks
for all park rules, guidelines, amenities, and hours. Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue would like to remind you wheelchairs are available to our beach patrons.
Wheelchairs for beach patrons are free, easy to push even on the soft sand of our beaches and available 7 days a week during the Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue operating hours. Beach patrons
can request a wheelchair from any lifeguard tower. Please have your driver's license or your Sunny Isles Beach resident ID card available. Heat. Heat. N. Everybody Heat. Heat. Heat. N.
Heat. Heat. We need you. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hi everyone, Sergeant Hernandez here
with the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department. I want to share some important updates about motorized scooter regulations in our city. The city commission recently approved a new ordinance to help keep our roads and sidewalks safer for everyone. Here's what's changing. First, riders must now
be 16 years or older to use a motorized scooter in Sunny Isles Beach. Second, anyone riding a scooter will be required to carry a governmentissued ID. And finally, violations come with fines, $250 for the first offense and $500 for
any after that. We'll be focusing on education for the next couple of months, but starting June 1st, our officers along with our code enforcement officers will begin issuing citations. Let's work together to keep our roads and sidewalks safe for everyone.
The drone is the first responder program here in the city of Sunny Isles Beach is the first contracted non-BA drone dock setup in the state of Florida. This new Skyio X10 dock in conjunction with Axon Air has provided us an opportunity in the citizens of Sunny Isles Beach a
tremendous benefit. This is a game-changing piece of technology and enters us into a new era of public safety and protecting our citizens. We are able to respond to calls for service, emergencies, traffic crashes,
missing people, drowning victims much quicker than we ever could have. Being an extra set of eyes, they can be there in literally seconds. 20 seconds of launching the drone, it is up in the air and on its way and will provide that extra layer of security and make our
response time so much quicker. When the dispatcher receives a call, the drone pilot officer is already in the real-time crime center with the dispatchers. From the time they hear the call, they're already inputting the address into the system. They then initiate the launch sequence that goes
within approximately a 20 second process which sends the signal to the dock which is on the roof. The actually slides back open. The drone does a quick self test. It launches itself in the air, orients itself, and then starts to fly to the call that we've dispatched it to. With
its technology, it's able to navigate around obstacles, get there the most expeditious route that it can, and bring itself back when it's ready. I believe the drone will benefit the entire city, whether it's our residents, our visitors, our police officers. This is a
tremendous technological advancement and piece of equipment and truly exemplifies the motto of the city of Sunny Isles Beach, which is the height of living. Adventure begins at Sunny Isles Beach, a city like no other. Spanning just 1.78
square miles, this charming city boasts not one or two, but 11 public parks. With nearly 22,000 residents, our parks are within walking distance for everyone. Whether you're into baseball, soccer, joining your friends at yoga,
spending time on the playgrounds, or just soaking up the sun, there's something for everyone. Sunny Isles Beach caters to every age with a variety of events and programs. Did we mention that one of our parks comes with a breathtaking ocean view? Here you can
bask in the beauty of the coast, connecting with nature in a way that's truly special. Sunny Isles Beach, where adventure, community, and natural beauty come together to create a unique city that we're proud to call home. Heat. Heat.
Heat. Heat. Hello, Sunny Alles Beach. I'm here at the Gateway Park pedestrian bridge where important upgrades have been completed on both elevators thanks to the support of our city commission. The elevators now feature new glass doors for a cleaner look and added safety. Inside, new security cameras are monitored
around the clock through our Kings 3 system called Mosaic 1. This advanced technology can alert personnel if someone falls or needs help. And riders can also press the call button inside the elevator to reach assistance immediately. Getting around the city just got safer and easier.
The city of Sunny Isles Beach is proud to announce that our building department has earned accreditation from the International Accreditation Service, one of the highest recognitions in the industry. The IAS assessment team visited our city for a comprehensive multi-day evaluation. They conducted
interviews, reviewed documents, and toured our facilities, verifying that our building department meets the highest standards in customer service and building safety. Earning accreditation is a tremendous milestone for our billing department. It reflects our team's commitment to professionalism, consistency, and public
safety. We are just the 31st I accredited building department in the nation. >> The assessment team highlighted our department's quality service standards from daily interactions at permitting windows to on-site inspections throughout the city. Behind the scenes, the process required implementing a
comprehensive quality management system, defining service goals and establishing methods for auditing permits to ensure those goals are consistently met. >> I am proud to congratulate our entire team on this important achievement. This accreditation is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our staff. It can
only be earned by meeting the rigorous standards set forth by the IAS. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success and continues to make Sunny Isles Beach a special place to live and work. We've been here 26 years and just seeing the growth and all of the jubilation for
you know the enthusiasm of the the growing of this city has been really wonderful experience you know just seeing all the it's a party you know so how can you not enjoy the party I'm happy for the city that they made 29
years it's a very good celebration and the dancing and singing were amazing. He I like it is it's a good place, a social gathering basically. It's good to find your friends, meet new people obviously,
and like just walk. It's it's like really entertaining. Hi, I'm Chief Eddie Santiago with the Sunny Als Beach Police Department. Our police department and ocean rescue division are proud to share we have been designated a certified autism center by
the international board of credentiing and continuing education standards. This designation means that at least 80% of our officers and staff are trained, certified, and equipped to assist, support, and communicate with autistic and sensory sensitive members of our
community. For years, our department has shown a proactive commitment to serving individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities through our autism outreach program. Becoming a certified autism center is about making sure every person who interacts with our officers
feels understood, respected, and safe. It strengthens trust in our community and helps our officers respond with greater awareness, patience, and professionalism because effective policing starts with understanding the people we serve. It's a lot of fun. Arcade,
>> candy, we can collect eggs. There's a trampolines. We can see animals. A lot of fun. They showed many animals and I like them so much. I like the music and I also like how
everybody here is so happy and and the rides are very fun. Same. Same. >> I think the events that they do here and set up for us, I really love them and enjoy them. Hey, hey hey.
Thank you very much for uh people who do it uh for organization who make so much fun here. Hello, Sunny Al Beach. I'm here at the North Bay Road Pedestrian Bridge where you may notice some new improvements. The bridge has been repaired and
enhanced with new ADA compliant surface and updated safety ballers. A new green stripe lane on the bridge ramps is reserved for scooter riders and bicyclists. When entering the bridge, please keep to the east side, remaining
safely separated from pedestrians. This ensures a safer experience for everyone. As we enjoy these enhancements together, we kindly ask for your help in keeping the bridge clean and safe. Please dispose of gum and trash properly and be
mindful when walking pets so we can continue to take pride in this beautiful public space. These upgrades are part of our ongoing commitment to keep pedestrians safe and make our city accessible to all. Heat. Heat.
The city of Sunny Isles Beach will observe the following park hours. Heritage Park located at 1 192000 Collins Avenue is open daily except for Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday's hours are 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Golden Shores Park located at 2011 191st Terrace is open daily except for Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to sunset.
Tuesday hours are from 12:00 p.m. to sunset. Pelican Community Park located at 18115 North Bay Road. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to
9:00 p.m. Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with front desk services offered in the
gymnasium. Senator Gwen Margolas Park located at 17815 North Bay Road. Our soccer field hours of operation are daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. except when in use for city
programs. Our Senator Gwen Margolus Park playground is open daily except for Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday's playground hours are from
10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Bone Zone Dog Park at Senator Gwen Margolas Park is open daily except for Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday's hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Samson Oceanfront Park located at 17425 Collins Avenue is open daily from sunrise to sunset. The restrooms at
Samson Oceanfront Park are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Town Center Park located at 172000 Collins Avenue is open daily except for
Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Town Center Park hours on Wednesdays are from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gateway Park, located at 151 Sunny Isles
Boulevard, is open daily except for Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gateway Park hours of operations on Wednesdays are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with gates reopening
at 5:30 p.m. for Gateway Market. Gateway Park hours of operations on Thursdays will be from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gateway Center located at 151 Sunny
Isles Boulevard is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Your Sunny Isles Beach resident ID card is your all access pass to Gateway Center.
Show your valid card at the reception desk for entry. Pier Park and the Newport Fishing Pier located at 16501 Collins Avenue is open daily except for
Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pier Park and the Newport Fishing Pier on Tuesdays and Fridays is from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Intra coastal parks located at 161000 Collins Avenue are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Inter Coastal Parks Playground is open daily except for Thursdays from
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. And the Inter Coastal Parks Playground hours on Thursdays are from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visit sibl.net/parks net/parks
for all park rules, guidelines, amenities, and hours. Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue would like to remind you wheelchairs are available to our beach patrons.
Wheelchairs for beach patrons are free, easy to push even on the soft sand of our beaches, and available 7 days a week during the Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue operating hours. Beach patrons
can request a wheelchair from any lifeguard tower. Please have your driver's license or your Sunny Isles Beach resident ID card available.