Meeting

The real action was regulatory, not ceremonial: the commission teed up a new Property Rights Element in the comprehensive plan to comply with F.S. 163.3177(6)(I) and transmit it to the state land planning agency. That is not a ribbon cutting item. It inserts a new policy lens into future land use fights, giving property owners and applicants another formal hook inside the city’s own planning document. If you develop, own, or oppose development in Sunny Isles Beach, this is the item that changes the argument structure going forward. The other meaningful shift was operational control through code and budget. The city moved a budget amendment to the 2021 to 2022 operating and capital budget, which is where priorities become spendable authority, and it also advanced a new chapter regulating commercial photography on private and public property. That photography ordinance is a quiet business regulation play: it creates permitting and rules around shoots, which means hotels, condo properties, event operators, and production vendors get a new compliance layer. The noise ordinance amendment is another quality of life item with teeth because it adds sound measurement standards and removes an exemption for certain noise, broadening enforcement leverage rather than just restating policy. A few resolutions are worth watching for direction of travel: the city proposed ending its cone of silence opt out, tightening procurement communications norms; it revised PACE program standards, affecting how clean energy financing is administered; and it moved to terminate the FDOT Local Agency Program agreement tied to grant funding for the proposed Government Center pedestrian overpass, a sign that project pathing changed. The rest was mostly housekeeping, staffing, recognitions, and a support resolution for a new high school.

Statura-generated summary of the official agenda and minutes. Verbatim per-item votes and dollar figures are in the Agenda & votes tab.

Key decisions

1. Comprehensive Plan amendment creating a Property Rights Element

   Pending

   Adds a Property Rights Element to the city comprehensive plan to comply with F.S. 163.3177(6)(I) and transmit it to the state land planning agency, giving property rights arguments a formal place in future land use decisions.

2. Budget Amendment No. BA2022-02 to the 2021 to 2022 operating and capital budget

   Pending

   Amends Ordinance No. 2021-574 and revises the General Fund operating and capital budget, which is the mechanism that turns policy choices into authorized spending.

3. Creating Chapter 232, Commercial Photography

   Pending

   Creates a new code chapter regulating and permitting commercial photography on private and public property, adding a direct compliance requirement for shoots and venue operators.

4. Amendments to Chapter 193, Noise

   Pending

   Redefines terms, adds sound measurement standards, and repeals an exemption for certain noise, expanding the city’s enforcement framework rather than leaving noise disputes to looser interpretation.

5. Repeal of Section 33-5, Cone of Silence opt out

   Pending

   Repeals the city code section that opted out of cone of silence restrictions, signaling a tighter procurement communication posture around city solicitations.

6. Amendments to Chapter 251, Property Assessed Clean Energy Program

   Pending

   Clarifies terms and revises program standards for the city’s PACE program, affecting how eligible property financing is governed at the local level.

7. Termination of the FDOT Local Agency Program agreement for the proposed Government Center pedestrian overpass

   Pending

   Ends the state agreement tied to grant funding for the proposed pedestrian overpass, which is the clearest sign in the agenda that the project’s funding or delivery path is being reset.

8. Agreement with Policing With Passion, LLC for law enforcement consulting services

   Pending

   Approves up to $72,000 for outside law enforcement consulting, showing the city is buying specialized operational advice rather than handling the issue solely in house.

Agenda items

25 items on the agenda. Outcomes not yet parsed from minutes.

1. 10.AResolutionpending$161.6KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Chief of Police, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 to Expend Par al Forfeiture Funds from the Department of Jus ce (“DOJ”) for the Implementation of an e-Cita on Module and Related Equipment, and Addi onal Computer System So ware and Licenses, in an Amount Not to Exceed $161,555.09, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Providing for an Effective Date.
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2. 10.DResolutionpending$90,000Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted and Approved Funds with So ware House Interna onal, Inc. for Upgrades and Related Subscrip ons to the City's Computer Servers, in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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3. 10.GResolutionpending$90,000Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement with G. Concrete Development, Inc. For the Bella Vista Bay Park Reconstruc on, in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000.00, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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4. 10.CResolutionpending$72,000Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement with Policing With Passion, LLC, to Provide Law Enforcement Consul ng Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $72,000.00, A ached 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.
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5. 10.FResolutionpending$60,000Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement with FPI Security Services, Inc. to Provide a Customer Service Ambassador for the Pier Park Parking Lot, in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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6. 10.EResolutionpending$25,774Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted and Approved Funds with Pc Solu ons and Integra on, Inc. for Upgrades to the City's Wi-Fi Equipment and So ware, in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,773.52; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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7. 3.AMinutespendingOutcome not recorded
   Summary Mins - Regular City Commission Meeting - May 19, 2022.
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8. 5.APresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
   Update from the Environment Sustainability Advisory Committee.
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9. 5.BPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
   Proclamation Presented for Code Enforcement Appreciation Week.
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10. 5.CPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
    Proclamation Presented for Tree City USA.
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11. 5.DPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
    Introduction of New Police Officers and Officer of the Month Presentation.
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12. 5.EPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Special Recognition for the City’s 25th Anniversary.
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13. 7.AOrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Ordinance No. 2021-574; Approving Budget Amendment No. BA2022-02 to the City’s Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year - General Fund; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Implement the Terms and Conditions of This Ordinance; Providing for an Effective Date.
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14. 7.BOrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending the Adopted City of Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive Plan to Create a Property Rights Element in Compliance With F.S. 163.3177(6)(I); Providing for Transmi al to the State Land Planning Agency and Other Review Agencies Iden fied in F.s. 163.3184(1)(C); Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Implement the Terms and Conditions of This Ordinance; Providing for an Effective Date.
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15. 7.COrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Creating Chapter 232 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Code of Ordinances, to Be Titled “Commercial Photography”, to Provide for the Regulation and Permi ng of Commercial Photography on Private and Public Property; Providing for Exemp ons; Providing for Penal es; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; Providing for an Effective Date.
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16. 9.AOrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 193 “Noise” of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Code of Ordinances; Providing for Defini on of Terms; Providing for Addi onal Standards of Sound Measurement; Repealing the Exemp on for Noise Generated Within Any Exis ng Condominium; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; Providing for an Effective Date.
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17. 9.BOrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Repealing Section 33-5, Entitled “Cone of Silence Opt-out” of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Code of Ordinances; Repealing Ordinance No. 2002-148; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for No ce to Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics; Providing for Codification; Providing for an Effective Date.
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18. 9.COrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 251 “Property Assessed Clean Energy (Pace) Program” of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Code of Ordinances; Providing for Clarifica on of Terms; Revising Program Standards; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; Providing for an Effective Date.
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19. 10.BResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts for Con nued Par cipa on in the Uniform Digital Parking Cita on Issuing System, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Interlocal Agreement, and to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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20. 10.HResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding Request for Proposals No. 22-03-01 to Style Catering, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Nego ate an Agreement with, Style Catering, Inc. to Provide Rental Management Services for Gateway Center, Provided that the Agreement is First Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency by the City A orney; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement, and to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolu
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21. 10.IResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Termina ng the Local Agency Program Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FPN 441646-1-58-01) Providing for Grant Funding for the Proposed Government Center Pedestrian Overpass Bridge; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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22. 10.JResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Article 26 of the Collec ve Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the Police Benevolent Association, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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23. 10.KResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing Support for the Establishment of a New High School to Service Sunny Isles Beach and Neighboring Communi es; Authorizing the City Manager to Work with Neighboring Communi es and the Miami-Dade County School Board to Establish a New High School for the Area; Providing for Transmittal; and Providing for an Effective Date.
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24. 10.LResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Selection of Members to the Youth Advisory Commi ee for Calendar Year 2022; Providing for an Effective Date.
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25. 12.ADiscussion ItemspendingOutcome not recorded
    Discussion Regarding Re-Location of Precinct 004 (Intracoastal Yacht Club).
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