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re you telling yourself this year will be different, that you will not procrastinate and will purchase your Jazz Fest tickets ahead of time? Tickets are now on sale for the 3-day event. Make your plans early as tickets are limited and sell out quickly for the Friday and Sunday venues. The weekend of Jazz begins Friday night, November 15th, at the 5-Star Acqualina Resort and Spa on the Beach (17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160). Join us at Piazzetta Marketplace and Restaurant for An Evening of Jazz Libations and Vibrations featuring live jazz entertainment. Enjoy rhythmic jazz sounds at Acqualina’s oceanfront, Tuscan-inspired Piazzetta Marketplace and Restaurant from 8 to 11pm. Savor the jazz sounds and enjoy your choice of a 3-course dinner of either Fagottini di Tartufo con Burro e Salvia* or Anatra allo Zenzero* dinner entrée with the special pre-fixed three course menu of the night, $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. Discounted valet will be
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Beach Clean-up-time!
BY JUSTIN BROMAN
Ocean Rescue Manager
Photo by Mike Tribby
n September 21st we had our 4th Annual Miami-Dade Coastal Clean-Up. This is an international event, held all over our coastlines, parks and other areas on this day. The United States Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary not only coordinated the event for Sunny Isles Beach, but also were part of the cleaning efforts. We had a great turn out with four teachers and approximately 25 students from our Sunny Isles Beach Norman S. Edelcup K-8 School. There were other volunteers from the local communities and some Coast Guard officers as well. The City of Sunny Isles Beach generally has a very clean, well maintained and groomed beach; however events like this annual coastal cleanup are always welcome and needed. On September 21, the volunteers separated in groups with trash grabbers and bags in hand, picking up all different types of debris and garbage. The cleanup was on a perfect day with amazing weather which made it great for this event. The Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue (SIBOR) Division helped out by providing water, supplies and a lifeguard on standby to help with any needs.
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Talent Show builds on last years’s success BY KATHY FERNANDEZ
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or the City of Sunny Isles Beach, 2012 was filled with many firsts, including our first ever Sunny Isles Beach Talent Show. The City’s inaugural Talent Show brought out the best of the best in Sunny Isles Beach with more than 30 applicants and 22 performances. In comparison this year’s show, which took place on Saturday, September 21st at Heritage Park, continued to build on that success. We received more than 50 applications in a wide variety of performance categories and ages, with 32 performanc-
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•• Sunny Isles Beach •• Upco ming Ev en ts: Octo b er & Nov emb er 2013 SUNNY SERENADE 7:30 – 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 HERITAGE PARK 19200 COLLINS AVENUE Join the Sunny Isles Beach Orchestra for a special evening of music. Chanan Shapiro and Eugene Muchnik will present the song they created, Which Way is Paradise, to Mayor Norman S. Edelcup and the City at this very special kick off to the Sunny Serenade Season. The event is FREE, food is available for purchase.
Come sit with friends and neighbors and test your luck at bingo. Win gift cards or cash prizes. Participation is $2 per person but call ahead to 305.792.1706 to reserve your seat. BOOOGIE BY THE BEACH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2013 7:00 – 10:00 PM
CHICAGO BROWARD CENTER 11:00 – 4:30 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2013 Broadway’s razzle, dazzle smash hit and winner of 6 Tony Awards, this show will keep you on the edge of your seat. Showtime is at 1:00pm and tickets are located in upper orchestra right, Rows HH & JJ. The price for the trip is $71 with SIB Resident ID Card and $76 without. BINGO 3:00 – 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS 7:00 – 9:00 PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013 AT HERITAGE PARK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2013 AT TOWN CENTER PARK
Join your friends and neighbors at this free event for an old fashioned outdoor movie featuring a children’s film. Bring your own blankets and chairs or rent a blanket. The kid-themed activity begins at 7:00 pm with the movie following at 7:30pm. Join in the city’s annual Halloween celebration with tours through our famous two-level haunted house - inhabited by ghosts, goblins and other ghouls. A magic program will be featured nightly, at the main stage on the baseball field, and the gymnasium will be transformed for the NEW monster games. This event features rides and games for the children, photo opportunities and food for sale. On October 10, presale wristbands will be available at $5.00 for SIB Resident ID Card Holders and $10 all others. Each trip through the Haunted House is $1, a separate fee from the wristband. For questions call 305.792.1706. MINI-FLOW FLORIDA LICENSING ON WHEELS 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER, FIRST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE Renew your Driver’s License or State Photo ID Card, Fees and Documentation according to the www.GatherGoGet.com State of Florida website. For questions call 305.792.1801.
BINGO 3:00 – 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE Come sit with friends and neighbors and test your luck at bingo. Win gift cards or cash prizes. Participation is $2 per person but call ahead to 305.792.1706 to reserve your seat. MT. SINAI LECTURE SERIES 10:00 AM – NOON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE Learn about the many aspects of your health by attending these informative and free lectures offered once a month. Free but reservations are required. Call to the Mt. Sinai public relations staff at 305.674.2600. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The Department of Cultural & Community Services hosts events throughout the year. Here you will find a listing of the upcoming city events, and any important information you should know in order to attend. For more information on any of these events call 305.792.1706.
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Marco Polo Beach Resort Recognized as One of Ramada Brand’s Best Sunny Isles, Florida (September 25th, 2013) – The Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach Resort at 19201 Collins Ave today announced that it has been given “The Best of 2013” award by Ramada Worldwide, ranking it among the top five percent of the brand’s portfolio in the U.S. and Canada. To be eligible for the award, the hotel had to distinguish itself as a leader amongst the brand throughout the year, setting itself apart by demonstrating outstanding performance in areas including customer service, revenue generation and overall quality. “It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach Resort and its staff on this recognition of excellence,” said Mark Young, brand senior vice president of Ramada Worldwide. “This award symbolizes their commitment to providing guests with exceptional service and extraordinary accommodations, which not only speaks volumes about their dedication to the quality of their hotel, but also to that of the greater Ramada brand.” The Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach Resort is a 240-room hotel offering a Beach Front location in the city as well as restaurant, TNT Lounge for Dinner and Cocktails, pool, fitness center and almost 17,000 sqf. of meeting space, including a 6,700 sqf. Ballroom. Rooms feature 37” Flat screen LCD TV, Coffee maker, In Room Safe, small refrigerator, microwave and toaster. “This is a great honor for our hotel and a testament to the hard work and determination of our wonderful staff,” said Pablo Martinez, the hotel’s Operations Manager. Aboutt Ramada Part of Wyndham Hotel Group, Ramada Worldwide, is a global brand of nearly 840 midscale and upscale hotels that offer the opportunity to earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the brand’s guest loyalty program. Travelers can join the free program at www.wyndhamrewards.com. Select properties feature on-site restaurants, lounges, fitness center, meeting and banquet facilities and business centers. Each Ramada hotel is independently owned and operated, except for certain Ramada hotels outside of the U.S. which are managed by an affiliate. Ramada Worldwide is a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN). Reservations and information are available by visiting www.ramada.com. Wyndham Hotel Group is the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,410 hotels and over 635,100 rooms in 67 countries under 15 hotel brands. Additional information is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com. For more information about hotel franchising opportunities visit www.whgdevelopment.com.
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Wandering & Pondering The Widow
She was widowed two months ago though she hadn’t even met the first wife when her husband was killed in an auto until they were divorced a few years before. accident. He had two married sisters that made it She doesn’t know how to be a widow. clear that their brother had marIt had been a second marriage ried beneath him. After all, that had lasted for five years. Marriage #1 had a masters, He had two young daughters while #2 only graduated from and she had been excited about school with a simple degree. putting together a combined When he died in the crash it family. It didn’t work out as she took the daughters two weeks hoped. to move out and move in with The daughters didn’t like DAN PALMER their mother. She visited her sharing their father. They mother-in-law who made it evoked situations that forced him to make decisions that didn’t need plain that she had lost a son of 38 and she her advice. Ones that put her on the out- had only had the husband for five years side of the discussions and did it every and to please leave her alone. The sisters time they could. When in front of their refused to talk to her stating through father they were sweet, otherwise they their husbands that they had just lost a dear brother and would she please leave pretty much ignored her. They visited the mother-in-law at least them alone. She has been widowed for two months once a month and that was a mess since the mother-in-law was convinced that she and doesn’t feel that she is acting propercaused the first marriage to fail even ly.
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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
OCTOBER 2013 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. City Commission Workshop – Agenda Review Fourth Floor Conference Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunny Serenade Concert Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue
Wednesday, October 16, 2103 at 6:30 p.m. City Advisory Committee Meeting First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Regular City Commission Meeting David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue October 25, 26, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Booogie by the Beach Pelican Community Center, 18115 North Bay Road
Jane A. Hines, MMC, City Clerk All persons are invited to attend these meetings. If a person decides to appeal any decision made at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in any meeting because of that disability should contact the City Manager at 305-9470606, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
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available for $8 per vehicle. Advanced ticket purchases are highly recommended. Dinner reservations must be booked and paid in full by November 1st. To purchase a ticket or make a dinner reservation, call the Concierge Desk, 855.821.8609. Enjoy the 6th Annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest main event on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm (gates open at 6 pm). This show is held outdoors, rain or shine, at Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160. The show’s theme is a Tribute to the Women in Jazz celebrating songs of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee, Anita O-Day, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Featured performers are Nicole Yarling, Wendy Pedersen, Paulette Dozier and introducing Ashlee Moss accompanied by The Melton Mustafa Orchestra. You’ll be happy to know that SIB Jazz Fest tickets for the Saturday event are now available for purchase at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center – Visitor Center at Pelican Community Park and online at sunnyislesbeachjazz.com. Tickets offered include a General Admission ticket for $15 per person ($10 for
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Mr. Cohen of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, who coordinated this event, attributed the success of the cleanup to the enthusiastic help provided by the SIBOR Division of the SIB Police Department. Everyone expressed what a great feeling it was to be a part of keeping our coastline in shape. As illustrated in the chart, the volunteers also counted and documented types of trash picked up. You can see the comparison of the statistics from last year to this
SIB resident ID card holders) and entitles patrons to lawn seating - bring your own blanket or chair and select a comfortable spot on the lawn. Food and beverages, including beer and wine, will be for sale in the park. (SIB Resident ID Card Holders will need a valid email address on file with the City to receive instructions on how to purchase your discounted tickets online). For the premier experience, select the VIP ticket for $50.00 per person. This special pass permits access to both the general lawn area and the exclusive reserved VIP only section with dining tables and chairs, food and beverage included with the ticket. To close out the SIB Jazz Fest weekend, enjoy a leisurely Trump International Beach Resort’s New Orleans Jazz Brunch at the Trump International Beach Resort from noon to 3:00pm. This 3-plated brunch will tickle your taste buds while jazz music fills the air in Neomi’s Contemporary American Bistro. Treat yourself to this special musical experience in the sumptuous setting of this 4-Star Resort (18001 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160). Tickets are $30 each and may be purchased by contacting the resort at 305.692.5601.
year on the chart accompanying this article. The City of Sunny Isles Beach and the SIB Ocean Rescue Division of the SIB Police Department thanks the volunteers from all agencies and especially the Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 students and teachers, for this huge effort. Our resident birds, marine life and our beachgoers can safely enjoy our clean beach. If you are interested in any future beach cleanup events and want to volunteer, donate or become a sponsor, please contact Miami Dade Coastal Clean-Up at http://www.miamidadecoastalcleanup.org.
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Children Ongoing Reading Ready Baby Storytime Mondays, October 28, 2013 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. Soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. Ages 0 – 18 mos. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29, 2013 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 19 mos. to 3 yrs.
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TALENT SHOW, from page 1 es that night. Who knew that there was so much hidden talent in our World Class City! The stage was set, lights checked, and an abundance of performers were ready for their chance to take the stage. Long hours of planning, coordinating, and scheduling all paid off as the first performer took the stage. The performers ranged from just five years old to sixty and older. The variety of talent present in the show displayed just how much the event had grown from one year to the next. Expanding from dancers, singers, and pianist, this year’s show also featured an original poetry recital, flamenco dancing, modern dance, a five-piece band, original artists, and even a traditional comedic musical performance from Russia. With so much growth in one year, we cannot wait to see what the City’s 3rd Annual Talent Show will have in store for us next year. A big thank you goes out to this year’s judges: Pianist Ofelia Biancuzzo, Artist Beatriz Alcantara and Miss Teen USA from SIB, Tiffany Rivera. Professionalism and thoughtful choices of the judges keep our SIB Talent Show to a higher standard that will inspire performers to return and participate year after year. WINNERS: 41 + age group 1st – Karp Family 2nd – Alvaro Garcia 3rd – Evelyn Alarcon
Ages 18 – 40 1st – Chris Bellevue 2nd – David Ben-Aire 3rd – Bfactor Ages 13 - 18 1st – Brianna Portillo 2nd – Anna Vasilyeva 3rd – Kiara Gonzalez
Ages 9-12 1st – Biana Pinchuck 2nd – Vivir Mi Vida – Miami Gymnastics 3rd – Mariia Mikheeva
Ages 5-8 1st – M.I.A. Dance Divas - M.I.A.
Dance Factory 2nd – Brandon Goldberg 3rd – Anastasia Soultanova & Alina Eliutina - IK School Duet
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Here are some steps to take to reduce breast cancer risk BY DONNA LUNDY
By now, seeing pink throughout National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is nearly as much of a tradition as seeing twinkling holiday lights in December. But don’t let familiarity lull you into forgetting the message behind the color: There are important steps women can take to help reduce their chances of having breast cancer or to help find it early, when it’s easiest to treat. Since 1990, more and more women have been surviving breast cancer, largely because of early detection through mammography and improvements in treatment. However, breast cancer is still the secondleading cause of cancer death in women, behind only lung cancer. Mammograms can find breast cancers earlier, when the chances of survival are better. That’s why the American Cancer Society recommends yearly mammograms and breast exams for women age 40 and older. Mammograms aren’t perfect, though. They may miss some cancers, or may detect things that aren’t cancer. That’s why it’s also important to talk to your doctor if you notice any changes in your
breasts. In addition to getting a yearly mammogram, there are other steps women can take to help stay well and reduce their breast cancer risk: • Eat a healthy diet to help control weight. Being overweight or obese may raise breast cancer risk. •Get regular physical activity. Working out regularly helps keep your weight in check, and exercise may help control inflammation and other factors associated with cancer risk. Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week (or a combination of these), preferably spread throughout the week. • Limit the amount of alcohol you drink to no more than one drink per day. In studies, alcohol has been clearly linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer. This October, do more than “think pink.” For more information about how you can take action, make noise, and help make this breast cancer’s last century, call your American Cancer Society at 1-800-2272345 anytime, day or night, or visit cancer.org/breast cancer.
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Quest to create a unique Community Albeit ‘Un-ZIP’d’ BY COMMISSIONER JENNIFER LEVIN
Since the incorporation of Sunny Isles Beach in 1997, the leaders of the City have embarked on a mission to create a unique community easily identifiable by residents and visitors alike. As a newlyelected Commissioner, I continued the quest of seeking approval from the United States Postal Service for a unique ZIP Code for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. The task of obtaining a ZIP Code for the City was first initiated when I was nominated to serve on the City Advisory Committee by former Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler whose idea it was to make the request. I had no idea what I would be doing once appointed to the CAC, but I immediately was directed by the former Chair of the City Advisory Committee that my task would be to undertake this request. Even then, in January 2012, the USPS was already having financial difficulties, and they just continued to get worse over time. At the time of this writing, the Federal Government is on shutdown. I waded through the USPS Operations Manual and other materials I had and could find that would enlighten me as to what the USPS takes into consideration when considering a “request for ZIP Code boundary review” rather than simply writing a letter stating that Sunny Isles Beach wanted a new ZIP Code because it is unique and different from the other areas inside 33160. I extolled its virtues: the Beach, geographic location, tourist destination, economic status and property values (as to uniqueness), the low crime rate (for the insurance cost argument), its population and projected growth rate (to justify the cost). I always felt that it was an up-hill battle because of the financial ramifications to the floundering USPS as my research also led me to the requirements that the change had to make financial sense. I learned during the process that we also had been denied in the past on two occasions, and I had found articles on the Internet about other cities that had been turned away. But, as they, say: If you don’t ask, then certainly you don’t get, and I remained cautiously optimistic. In a nutshell, my arguments seemed to fall on deaf ears with a reply that felt scripted and was turned around too quickly given the procedure I was originally told would have to be followed when considering the
request. The denial was based on the fact that the USPS was unable to identify any operational needs, substantial savings, or service improvements that would justify their providing a unique ZIP Code for Sunny Isles Beach. At a minimum, changes to schemes and transportation schedules, directory revisions, computer software, and mail forwarding for changing addresses would be required and significant administrative costs would be incurred. It was further explained that 5-digit ZIP Codes can only be authorized if there is an operational need supporting the USPS’ mission of providing the best universal service, when an existing ZIP Code structure impedes quality service, and where there is an opportunity to substantially reduce its distribution and delivery costs. The denial also went on to explain in three paragraphs the “preferred last line” concept as though I had no idea what it is although I had stated in the request that it was inadequate. Naturally, however, above all else the USPS is a business, a separate entity not funded by our tax dollars, so all of the fiscal arguments make sense notwithstanding internal directives of the USPS which I was provided from their office in Washington, D.C., or arguments made in the request for the change. Finally, however, there was the ultimate truth in black and white: “The USPS is experiencing significant financial challenges related to declining mail volumes, the lackluster economy and fluctuating fuel costs.” Consequently, not all of the established rules apply any longer. In fact, since the time of the application, there has been talk in Congress of the installation of post office box stations, like you might see in a townhouse project, so mail carriers no longer have to stop at individual addresses and everyone within a certain area would pick up their mail at the same location. As much as the attorney in me wants to appeal the decision, timing is everything and now is simply not the time. With email, social media, financial difficulties, the speed of technological development, an ever-evolving global economy and necessary adaptations to all of the above, it may never be. Who knows? The ZIP Code may eventually become a thing of the past, maybe even the United States Postal Service itself. For the time being, however, not having our own ZIP Code does not detract from what Sunny Isles Beach has become, is, or will be in the future— Florida’s Riviera, a unique community, and then some.
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The City Commission Agenda BY COMMISSIONER JEANETTE GATTO
Please join us in the Commission Chambers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2013. The meeting will open with a presentation of the transition of the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department’s K-9 Handler. THERE ARE TWO ZONING HEARINGS SCHEDULED: • Request of St. Tropez on the Bay Phases II and III modifications. • Request for a site plan approval and variances of a 17-story Dezer Office Tower located at 18080 Collins Avenue. THERE ARE THREE ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA FOR FIRST READINGS: • Amending Section 265-38 to establish gaming facilities and bingo halls as conditional uses. • Amending the City’s Budget for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year, General Fund, Street Maintenance and Construction Fund, Building Fund, Capital Fund, 2011 Capital Fund, 2010 Capital Fund and Stormwater Capital Fund. • Amending Section 129-4 to prohibit the installation of wireless telecommunications antennas or facilities on the exterior walls of buildings. THERE ARE THREE ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA FOR SECOND READINGS: • Granting People’s Gas System an agreement to use the public rights-of-way in Sunny Isles Beach. • Amending Section 197-18 of the City Code to reflect the revocation of local business license in the event of illegal customer surcharges for sales transactions. • Amending Section 265-53 of the City Code requiring property owners to install visible address signs on vacant/construction sites. THERE ARE 18 RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA: • Request to approve recognition of October 20-26, 2013 as City Government Week, encouraging all citizens to support the celebration and activities. • Request to support the November 8, 2013 parade commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. • Request to approve a change order agreement with Sports Turf One for installation of artificial turf at Town Center Park. • Request to approve an agreement with RicMan International for continuing services for small construction projects for FY 2013/2014. • Request to authorize the City to execute
a new deed of conservation easement to the South Florida Water Management District in order to authorize the construction of an emergency pedestrian bridge connecting North Bay Road between 172nd and 174th streets. • Request to approve the confirmation of the balance of developments rights currently held in the TDR bank accounts by the City of Sunny Isles Beach and private owners. • Request to approve the assignment of TDRs for the site plan review for St. Tropez on the Bay. • Request to approve the assignment of TDRs for the site plan review for the Dezer Office Tower. • Request to approve an agreement with the Town of Golden Beach and its Police Department to share police reporting and records management software, and information technology services for two years. • Request to approve authorizing the City Manager to approve expenditures to Software House International for the purpose of obtaining Microsoft software products for FY 2013/14. • Request to approve authorization of the purchase of equipment from Dell needed for FY 2013/14. • Request to approve the renewal of the annual service agreement with Sungard Public Sector, Inc. to provide technical support and software upgrades for the Police Department computer system. • Request to amend an agreement with the Sunny Isles Beach Seniors Events, Inc. to combine the first two quarterly payments into a one-time double payment in the amount of $5,000. • Request to authorize the purchase of two Facilities Operation Workers vehicles in the amount of $42,000. • Request to approve an agreement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for utility undergrounding special assessment for Collins Avenue. • Request to approve the first amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and American Federated Title Corporation. • Request to approve the first amendment to perpetual open space easement relating to Heritage Park. • Request to approve a sublease agreement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach, American Federated Title Corp., and Sunny Isles Beach Quarterdeck, LLC. • Request to approve an agreement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the Miami Herald Publishing Company, for Retail Advertising Services, with option for a second year, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA City Commission Meeting David P. Samson Commission Chambers 18070 Collins Avenue • Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Thursday, October 17, 2013 – 6:30 p.m. Mayor Norman S. Edelcup, Vice Mayor Isaac Aelion, Commissioner Jeanette Gatto, Commissioner Jennifer Levin, Commissioner George “Bud” Scholl, City Manager Christopher J. Russo, City Attorney Hans Ottinot, City Clerk Jane A. Hines, MMC 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. Special City Commission Meeting/1st Budget Hearing FY 2013/2014 – Sept. 17, 2013. 3B. Regular City Commission Meeting – September 19, 2013. 3C. Special City Commission Meeting/2nd Budget Hearing FY 2013/2014 – Sept. 26, 2013. 4.ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments) 4A. Request to Hear Items.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5A. A Presentation on the Transition of Police K-9 Handler.
6. ZONING: ZONING HEARINGS ARE QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS. Please be advised that the following items on the Commission Agenda are Quasi-Judicial in nature. If you wish to object or comment upon these items, please complete a Public Speaker’s Card indicating the agenda item number on which you would like to comment. You must be sworn before addressing the Commission and you may be subject to cross-examination. If you refuse to submit to crossexamination, the Commission will not consider your comments in its final deliberation. Please also disclose any ExParte communications you may have had with any Commission member. Commission members must also do the same pursuant to Ordinance No. 97-4. 6A. Request of St. Tropez on the Bay: Phase II and III – Major Modification, for Property Located at 290-330 Sunny Isles Boulevard and 16690 Collins Avenue, for the Following: (Hearing #Z2013-01) The Applicant is requesting approval for a site plan modification for an existing site plan approval for properties located at 290-330 Sunny Isles Boulevard and 16690 Collins Avenue. The Applicant is also requesting a Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) in the amount of 100,220 square feet of development rights from private TDR Bank accounts and City’s TDR bank account of the City of Sunny Isles Beach and approval of variances in the site plan modification.
Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a site plan modification to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 692,526 square feet in the two condominium towers approved under Phase II of application. Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a site plan modification to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 95,345 square feet and the office building height to 152’-0” and thirteen (13) stories under Phase III of the application. Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit an average building height of 214’-2” where a maximum of 200’-0” is allowed in accordance with Section 265-37 F.(9)(a)[1] of the Land Development Regulations.
Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit a building height adjacent to Collins Avenue (Phase III) to be 152’-0” where a maximum of 140’-0” is allowed in accordance with Section 265-37 F.(9)(a)[1] of the Land Development Regulations. Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a variance for the condominium towers in Phase II to permit a pedestal front setback to be 0’-0”, where a minimum of 15’-0” is required in accordance with Section 265-37 F. (6) (a) [1][a] of the Land Development Regulations.
Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit a pedestal to tower front setback to be 17’-7”, where a minimum of 25’-0” is required in accordance with Section 265-37 (Summary Chart B) of the
AGENDA Land Development Regulations. Pursuant to Section 265-23 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting to transfer TDRs from the TDR Bank of the City in the amount of 38,058 square feet of development rights and three (3) dwelling units. An adjustment to be made for a decrease of 38,058 square feet and 18 dwelling units from the City’s Transfer of Development Rights Bank.
Pursuant to Section 265-23 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting to approve the utilization of private TDRs in the amount of 62,162 square feet of development rights and 29 dwelling units. An adjustment to be made for a decrease of 62,162 square feet and 29 dwelling units from the Private Transfer of Development Rights Bank. i. Development Review Report. ii. Report from Applicant. iii. Public Hearing. iv. Commission Action.
Waivers 0 Ex Parte 0 Protests 0 (Hear Item 10H after Item 6A)
6B. Request of Dezer Office Tower for the Property Located at 18080 Collins Avenue, to Consider the Following: (Hearing #Z2013-02) The Applicant is requesting site plan approval for a 17story office/commercial building with a total of 146,250 square feet of Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The Applicant is requesting a Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) in the amount of 33,750 square feet from private TDR Bank accounts. The Applicant is also seeking approval for interior side setbacks (north and south) and front setback (tower and penthouse) variances. Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting Site Plan Approval for a 17-story office/commercial building with a total FAR of 146,250 square feet.
Pursuant to Section 265-23 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting to approve the utilization of TDRs from a private TDR Bank account in the amount of 33,750 square feet of development rights for the office/commercial building.
Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit a north pedestal side setback to be 5’-0”, where a minimum of 10’-0” is required within the Business Overlay District under Section 265-38 E.(5)(c) of the Land Development Regulations.
Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit a south pedestal side setback to be 5’- 0”, where a minimum of 10’-0” is required within the Business Overlay District under Section 265-38 E.(5)(c) of the Land Development Regulations. Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, a variance is required to permit a tower to be 124’-2” from the front property line, where a minimum of 130’-0” from the front property line is required within the Business Overlay under Section 265-38 E.(4)(d)[1] of the Land Development Regulations.
Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, a variance is required to permit a penthouse to be 201’-3” from the front property line, where a minimum of 230’-0” from the front property line is required within the Business Overlay under Section 265-38 E.(4)(d)[1] of the Land Development Regulations. 7. Pursuant to Section 265-63.3 (G) of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is
requesting the use of graphics and murals on a temporary construction fence. i. Development Review Report. ii. Report from Applicant. iii. Public Hearing. iv. Commission Action. Waivers 0 Protests 0 (Hear Item 10I after Item 6B)
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7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 7A. Public Hearing: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 265 “Zoning” Section 265-38 of the City Code to Establish Gaming Facilities and Bingo Halls as Conditional Uses within the “Business Overlay District”; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Provisions; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; and Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Attorney. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance on first reading and schedule a hearing for second and final reading. 7B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Ordinance No. 2013412; Amending the City’s Budget No. BA1314-02 for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year –General Fund, Street Maintenance & Construction Fund, Building Fund, Capital Fund, 2011 Capital Fund, 2010 Capital Fund, and Stormwater Capital Fund; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Implement the Terms and Conditions of this Ordinance; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of Finance Director. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance on first reading and schedule a hearing for second and final reading. 7C. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 129 of the City Code Entitled “Communication Facilities” to Prohibit the Installation of Wireless Telecommunication Antennas or Facilities on the Exterior Wall of any Building or Structure; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Provisions; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; and Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Attorney. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance on first reading and schedule a hearing for second and final reading. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading) None
9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings) 9A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Granting to Peoples Gas System, a Division of Tampa Electric Company, a Florida Corporation and its Successors and Assigns, a NonExclusive Natural Gas Franchise Agreement to Use the Public Rights-of-Way of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, and Prescribing the Terms and Conditions Under which Said Franchise May be Exercised; Making Findings; Providing for Acceptance; Providing for Severability; Providing for an Effective Date; and Repealing Prior Ordinance. (First Reading 09/19/13) 1. Report of City Attorney. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance. 9B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Section 197-18 of the City Code Relating to Revocation of Local Business License; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Providing; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; and Providing for an Effective Date. (First Reading 09/19/13) 1. Report of City Attorney. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance. 9C. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Section 265-53 of the
City Code Requiring Property Owners to Install Visible Address Signs on Vacant Lots and Construction Sites; Codifying the Requirement for Visible Address Signs for Properties Located Adjacent to Waterways; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Provisions; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; and Providing for an Effective Date. (First Reading 09/19/13) 1. Report of City Attorney. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance.
10. RESOLUTIONS 10A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Recognizing October 20-26, 2013 as City Government Week, and Encouraging All Citizens to Support the Celebration and Corresponding Activities; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Report of City Manager. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing Support for the November 8, 2013 Parade Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Military Affairs Board Welcoming Home and Remembering Vietnam Veterans; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of Mayor Norman S. Edelcup. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving Change Order No. 3 to Agreement with Sports Turf One, Inc. for the Installation of Artificial Turf at Town Center Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $198,712.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Increasing Contract Time by 122 Days; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Engineer. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement with Ric-Man International, Inc. for Continuing Services for Small Construction Projects for Fiscal Year 2013/2014, in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Engineer. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the New Deed of Conservation Easement to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in Order to Authorize the Construction of an Emergency Pedestrian Bridge Connecting North Bay Road between 172nd and 174th Streets, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Easement; Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Engineer. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the Purchase of Two (2) Ford F150 4x4 Trucks and Associated Equipment from Duval Ford Fleet Sales for Use by the Parks Division, in an Amount Not to Exceed $42,072.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of Cultural and Community Services. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Confirming the Balance of Transfer of Development Rights (“TDRs”) Currently Held in the TDR Bank Accounts by the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Private Owners, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Requiring Yearly
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SCHULMAN’S CORNER October Highlights BY RICHARD C. SCHULMAN
City Historian
ODE TO COLUMBUS DAY
Monday, October 14 Americans celebrated the Discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus. There are those who contend that the Norse Vikings, Irish missionaries or the ten lost tribes of Israel somehow discovered America before Columbus did; but the fact is that Columbus alone got back to the Old World and spread the word. Columbus Day is an Italian-American tradition. A man named William Monney founded an organization called the Society of St. Tammany that had what is generally regarded as the first American celebration of Columbus Day back in 1792. The New World or America Christopher Columbus discovered does not bear his name, but rather is named after Americo Vespuccio. Vespuccio claimed to have been the first to reach the continental mainland-in 1497 to be exact. Vespuccio got the continent, and history has certainly made it up to Christopher Columbus. And how many cities in the U.S. are named after Vespuccio? Columbus was gifted with courage and with the patience to stick to the course he laid out for himself. Thursday, October 17th this year will be 80 years since famous scientist and father of nuclear power immigrated to America. Albert Einstein was born in Germany and educated in Europe but was known around the world for his work in theoretical physics. He won the Nobel Prize in 1921 for his explanation of
ALBERT EINSTEIN
the photoelectric effect. He traveled the world to speak about his findings, even appearing as a guest lecturer at Columbia University in New York City for three weeks in April 1921. By the early 1930s it was obvious that the treatment of Jews in his native land would make it impossible for Albert to continue working in any official capacity at any German university. He was listed as an enemy of the Nazi Party and targeted for death. Einstein wisely chose to leave Germany for Belgium, then England and finally the United States. He accepted a position at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, New Jersey) and applied for US Citizenship in 1935.
October 31st is Halloween- there are probably more superstitions about Halloween than about any other day of the year. Halloween used to signal the end of the harvest and was a time used by the ancient Celtic pagans to take stock of supplies for winter. They also believed the dead could reach the living on that day. And since they thought that the head was the most powerful part of the body, they used that part of vegetables to carve a face and frighten off the scary things that they believed in. Jack O Lanterns were first carved from a turnip or rutabaga. They would place a skeleton on their window sill to represent the departed and protect their home. Halloween has changed greatly since ancient times. In today’s celebration most participate in Halloween as a fun day to party. In our imagination on that festive day witches float around on their brooms probably needing an air traffic controller. Go with the kids at night for Trick or Treat; be sure to look through their “Goodies” before they eat the candy. “Have a Safe Halloween everyone!”
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It’s happening at the NSE SIB K-8 BY ANNETTE WEISSMAN
Principal NSE SIB K-8
The school year is off to a wonderful start with our teachers implementing a rigorous curriculum throughout the day and an expanded after school program of clubs and enrichment activities. Let me share some of this excitement with you This year, NSE Sunny Isles Beach K-8 has partnered with the Florida Justice Teaching Institute to help our Civics students better understand the justice system and how it works. The ultimate goal of the Justice Teaching program is to pair a legal professional with every elementary, middle, and high school in the state of Florida. Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Jennifer Levin, who is also an attorney, is volunteering her time this year to the students at NSE SIB K-8 Her extensive knowledge and experience is serving as a very valuable resource for so many of our seventh graders. While Miami Dade County Public School teachers have the preparation and skills needed to “give their students the world”, having an attorney in the classroom helps make learning more enriching by bringing a deeper understanding of how our justice system works. The Justice Teaching program aims to benefit students
by promoting an understanding of Florida’s justice system and our laws, developing critical thinking abilities and problem solving skills, and demonstrating the effective interaction of our courts within the constitutional structure. This partnership will surely do just that. Another exciting event in the Civics department this year was the annual Constitution Day Essay Contest. The Middle School District winner was Nour Abdrado, a 7th grade Civic’s student in Ms. Carvajal’s Civics class. Nour’s essay on the first amendment won first place! She and her family attended the reception at which she was awarded an iPad for her heartfelt essay. Our expanded before and after school enrichment program includes a SECME Club, a Computer Club, a chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, a Builders Club and a K-Kids Club in addition to Future Educators Association and Student Government, Strings and Art Clubs. There are also Science Fair Camps for middle and elementary students and open computer labs in the morning to provide students with access to computerized programs. Through these programs, our students have every opportunity to enrich their skills and give back to the community. These clubs and their sponsoring teachers are expanding our students’ horizons and developing our future leaders.
November is Miami Live Month 6th Annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest A Tribute to the Women in Jazz
Celebrating songs of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee, Anita O-Day, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone Featuring:Nicole Yarling, Wendy Pedersen, Paulette Dozier and introducing Ashlee Moss accompanied by The Melton Mustafa Orchestra Saturday, November 16, 2013 • 7:00 – 10:00 pm (Gate opens at 6 pm) Entrance fee: $15 • SIB Resident ID Card Holders $10 Heritage Park 19200 Collins Avenue • Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 For more information visit: www.sunnyislesbeachjazz.com
Friday, November 15th from 8 – 11pm An Evening of Jazz Libations and Vibrations at Piazzetta Marketplace and Restaurant in Acqualina Resort and Spa on the Beach. $65 per person. Call for tickets to Concierge Desk at 855-821-8609. Sunday, November 17 from Noon – 3pm Trump International Beach Resort’s New Orleans Jazz Brunch at Neomi’s in Trump International Beach Resort. $30 per person.Call for tickets to 305-692-5601 or go online at www.trumpmiami.com For more information visit: www.sunnyislesbeachjazz.com
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• • • ORGANIZATION NEWS • • • PLAY AT CASINO NIGHT AND SUPPORT THE DIALYSIS FOOD FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Save the date to join Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano at Alba Italian Restaurant for a fun night of poker, blackjack, roulette and craps to support the Dialysis Food Foundation of South Florida. Founder and Chairperson Loretta DeVries, along with Commissioner Jeanette Gatto, has partnered with Chef Ralph Pagano for this worthy fundraiser whose mission is to eliminate hunger and provide nutritionally balanced meals and a better quality of life to all medically indigent dialysis patients. The event will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person, includes hors d’oeuvres and open bar (select drinks) Guests will be given “$5,000” worth of chips to play and win prizes. All donations are 100% tax deductible and 100% of the proceeds go to the Foundation. For more information about the Dialysis Food Foundation of South Florida, go to www.dialysisfood.org. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
SUNNY ISLES BEACH DEMOCRATIC CLUB Contact us for the details of the next meeting At Denny’s Restaurant 17550 Collins Ave Sunny Isles Beach All Guests - $5 CONTACT: Robert Paget – 305-586-0242 (Email: manfilms@the-beach.net) BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD Democracy begins at the grass roots
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SIMCHA CHAPTER OF HADASSAH EVENTS WALK COMMITTEE:
Fanny Korn President Simcha Chapter 305-792-9193 other • 443-621-8612 mobile Carmen Grier Fundraiser V.P. and OVP Simcha Chapter 786-554-1217 mobile Audrey Reinhartz Coordinator Chairperson 305-542-9858 Trina Duluc Co-coordinator Chairperson 305-682-9549 Simcha Calendar 2013-14 Fundraiser 1 for $18 • 3 for $45 • 5 for $75, a great gift idea! Send check to: Carmen Grier, 19333 Collins Ave. #2906, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160
Or contact Carmen at: fashionin@the-beach.net
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Call for the date of the next Luncheon Meeting Peppermill Restaurant, Arlen House, SIB To RVSP call Nancy Leyton at 305.937.6285
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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida is home based at Vladimir Issaev School of Classical Ballet located at 15939 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160. For information call 305.948. 4777 or visit www.artsballettheatre.org • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
SUNNY ISLES SENIORS
October 2013 “Live in the present, draw from the past, prepare for the future” A Non-Sectarian Program for The Active 60+ Senior SUNNY ISLES SENIORS Classes are held at King David Condominium, 17555 Atlantic Ave. unless otherwise indicated. (Please use side entrance on 175th into The Chabad Lubavitch of SIB) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
*Enhance Fitness classes require special registration, Please see Rachel for the application. Please see suggested donation for each of the classes.
For more information call Rachel @ (954)604-8838 9:30 - 11:00 ENGLISH for Russian Speakers with Rachel 11:00 - 1:00 RUSSIAN CHOIR with Marina 9:30 - 10:30 ENHANCE FITNESS with Debbie ($2) 10:35 - 11:35 CHAIR YOGA with Agi ($2)
9:30 - 10:30 ENHANCE FITNESS with Marian ($2)
9:30 - 11:00 ENGLISH for RUSSIAN SPEAKERS 11:00 - 1:00 RUSSIAN CHOIR with Marina 1:00 - 2:00 SPANISH with Agi (min 10 need to register) 9:30 - 10:30 ENHANCE FITNESS with Debbie ($2) 10:35 - 11:35 CHAIR YOGA with Agi ($2)
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Pentimento, created by choreographer Vicente Nebrada, includes excerpts from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Four Suites for Orchestra. The ballet is a bold, abstract work that is based on the art form of painting called pentimento. The artist changes his or her mind about the composition of his painting during the process of painting, and then changes it. This ballet applies the same approach to dance: the concept for the dances and costumes change throughout the performance. Using masks, flowing fabric and creative lighting to create a mystical effect, the piece develops through layers of movement, color and light. Adding to mystical effects is original costuming by Cristina Gianinni. On the same evening and back by popular demand, the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents Firebird, with Stravinsky’s brilliant score that tells the tale of a magical firebird who helps a heroic prince rescue a beautiful princess. With exuberant dancing, magical special effects, fantastic costumes designed by Jorge Gallardo, and innovating special multimedia effects by www.DigitalMediaDesigns.net this magnificent production will enthrall and enchant audiences. Shows are October 12th and 13th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Amaturo Theater; and October 19th & 20th at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center In addition to these main productions, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will also make educational appearances in various schools in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties, as they continue to excite young children about the importance and enjoyment of the classical art of ballet in the education outreach program. October 12 & 13, 2013 Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 October 19 & 20, 2013 Aventura Arts and Cultural Center 3385 NE 188 Street, Aventura, FL 33180
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, nurtured and grown under the direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev since October of 1997, leaps into its 16th Season starting October 12, 2013 with Pentimento, and Firebird and ends with their Spring Gala on May 3 and 4, 2014. For more information regarding any of the season’s shows, visit www.artsballettheatre.org or call 305-948-4777 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Dragon Boat Fest held at Haulover Park, Oct. 5
PHOTOS BY MIKE TRIBBY
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The United Chinese Association of Florida (UCAF) presented the 11th Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival on October 5, 2013 at Haulover Park welcoming a large crowd again this year. The City, as one of the sponsors, entered an employee dragon boat racing team again this year. The Sunny Isles Beach team, the “Sunny Dragons”, was comprised of members of various City departments, including the Building Department, Community Development Department, Human Resources Department, Cultural & Community Services, Ocean Rescue, the City Attorney’s Office, the City Manager’s Office and the City Commission. The team has worked closely with Johnson Ng from the United Chinese Association of Florida. The “Sunny Dragons” acknowledge Mr. Ng’s invaluable time and leadership in helping our team prepare for race day. As defending champions in our division, this year’s team came in second in the mixed “B” division and placed 3rd in the corporate division, an excellent result for all amateur paddlers! Many businesses and government agencies sponsored or provided stations including live multicultural entertainment featuring a colorful Chinese Lion Dance and a
powerful Chinese martial arts demonstration. Japanese Taiko drumming, other international musical performances and a cooking demonstrations were presented as well as a kite tournament, an egg-roll contest, games, arts and crafts, plus play areas for the children and health and fitness stations for their parents. The South Florida Dragon Boat Race had more than 20 teams in participation. It is obvious from the attendance that the UCAF hosted another successful community, cultural event. The “Sunny Dragons” can hardly wait until next year!
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RELIGIOUS NEWS Synagogue B’nai Zion
200 – 178 Street, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 For information call: 786-768-7745 Rabbi Lankry or Rabbi Harrar
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BEIT RAMBAM CONGREGATION 200 - 178th Street, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Phone: 305-935-6133 E-Mail: beit.rambam@gmail.com Orthodox Sepharadic
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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
www.ChabadSIB.org King David (ground floor) 17555 Atlantic Blvd. SIB, Fl. 33160 Rabbi Yisrael Baron: 305-792-4770 Enjoy a weekly class by Rabbi Yisrael Baron Thursdays 8:00-9:00 pm Shabbat Services Friday Mincha 15 minutes before sunset Shabbat Shacharis 9:30am followed by a Kiddush with the Rebbetzins cholent Shabbat Mincha 15 minutes before sunset
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Chabad Russian Center 250 Sunny Isles Boulevard, Suite 3 In the St. Tropez Building 305-803-5315 Rabbi Kaller
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Young Israel of SIB
An orthodox synagogue 17395 North Bay Road, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 www.youngisraelsib.com Rabbi Meir Moshe Haber Meir_haber@yahoo.com Office:305-935-4443 • Cellular 786-395-6420 President Chaim Gidali: 305-935-9095 • e-mail: youngisraelofsib@bellsouth.net
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St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 17775 N. Bay Rd. Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Phone: 305-931-0600 Fax: 305-931-0601 Web Page: www.stmmsib.org E-mail: parishoffice@stmmsib.org 2013 Winter/Spring/Summer Mass Schedule Weekend Saturday Vigil: English 6:00 PM Sunday: English 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM • Spanish 1:00 PM Daily English: Monday-Saturday: 8:00 AM Confessions: Saturday, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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AGENDA, from page 18 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Updates for TDRs Bank Accounts; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Planner. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Transfer of Development Rights (“TDRs”) in the Amount of 100,220 Square Feet of Floor Area and 47 Units to St. Tropez Beach Developers, LLC. et al. for the Property Located at 290-330 Sunny Isles Boulevard and 16690 Collins Avenue from the City’s TDR Bank Account and a Private TDR Bank Account; Directing the Zoning Administrator or Designee to Transfer the TDRs from the City’s Bank Account and Private TDR Bank Account in Accordance with Zoning Resolution ________; Amending Resolution No. 2006-959; Authorizing the Adjustment and Modification of the City’s TDR Bank and of the Private TDR Bank; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Planner. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. (Hear after Item 6A) 10I. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Assignment of TDRs in the Amount of 33,364 Square Feet of Floor Area and Zero (0) Dwelling Units to Dezer Development LLC., for the Receiving Site Located at 18080 Collins Avenue; Directing the Zoning Administrator or Designee to Transfer the TDRs from the Bank Account in Accordance with Zoning Resolution _______; Authorizing the Adjustment and Modification of the TDR Bank Account; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Planner. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. (Hear after Item 6B) 10J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Entering into an Agreement with the Town of Golden Beach and its Police Department to Share Police Reporting and Records Management Software and Information Technology Services for a Period of Three (3) Years, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Report of Chief Information Officer. Adopt the Resolution. 10K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager to Expend Budgeted Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $34,000.00 to Software House International (SHI), the Contracting Microsoft Affiliate for the Purpose of Obtaining Microsoft Software Products for Fiscal Year 2013/2014, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”, by Utilizing State of Florida Contract No. 252-001-09-1 and No. 252-030-09-ACS; Further Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Report of Chief Information Officer. Adopt the Resolution. 10L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Purchase of Equipment from DELL Needed for Fiscal Year 2013/2014, in an Amount Not to Exceed $85,900.00, by Utilizing State of Florida Contract No. 250-000-09-1 and/or No. 250-WSCA10ACS; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Other Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1.Report of Chief Information Officer. 2.Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager to Expend Budgeted Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $59,000.00 for the Annual Maintenance and Support with Sungard Public Sector, Inc. to Provide Technical Support and Software Upgrades for the Police Department Computer System; Further Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of Chief Information Officer. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10N. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Resolution No. 20132115 Approving a Charitable Contribution to Sunny Isles Beach Social Seniors Events, Inc., a 501(C)(3) Charitable Organization, to Combine the First Two Quarterly Payments into a One-Time Double Payment in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000.00 in Order to Assist in Establishing the Start-up Needs
of the Organization; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Manager. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10O. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. or Services Relating to Special Assessment for Utility Undergrounding for Collins Avenue, in the Amount Not to Exceed $30,000, Inclusive of $10,000.00 for Contingencies, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Attorney. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10P. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and American Federated Title Corporation, in Substantially the Same Form Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said First Amendment; Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Attorney. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10Q. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the First Amendment to Perpetual Open Space Easement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Ocean Reserve Condominium Association, Inc. Relating to Heritage Park, in Substantially the Same Form Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Providing the Mayor with Authority to Execute Said Amendment; Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Attorney. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10R. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Sublease Agreement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach, American Federated Title Corporation, as Trustee Under Florida Land Trust #3258, and Sunny Isles Beach Quarterdeck, LLC, or Assignee, a Florida Limited Liability Company, in Substantially the Same Form Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Sublease Agreement; Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Manager. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 10S. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement with the Miami Herald Publishing Company, for Retail Advertising Services, with Option for a Second Year, in an Amount Not to Exceed $24,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 1. Report of City Clerk. 2. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. 11. MOTIONS None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS None
13. CITIZENS’ FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
14. ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the City Clerk at (305) 947-0606, no later than 48 hours prior to such proceeding. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item may contact the City Clerk at (305) 947-0606. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the City of Sunny Isles Beach with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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