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Town Commission - Feb 11, 2025 (Agenda)

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Town of Surfside Regular Town Commission Meeting AGENDA Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:00 PM Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue Surfside, Fl 33154 Rule 6.06 (a)3 Agenda. The good and welfare portion of the agenda is set for 8:15 p.m. *The above Rule only applies to Regular Town Commission Meetings. Any person who received compensation, remuneration or expenses for conducting lobbying activities is required to register as a lobbyist with the Town Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying activities per Town Code Sec. 2-235. "Lobbyist" specifically includes the principal, as defined in this section, as well as any agent, officer or employee of a principal, regardless of whether such lobbying activities fall within the normal scope of employment of such agent, officer or employee. The term "lobbyist" specifically excludes any person who only appears as a representative of a not-for-profit community-based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance; and any person who only appears as a representative of a neighborhood, homeowners or condominium association without compensation for the appearance, whether direct or indirect or contingent, to express support of or opposition to any item. Per Miami Dade County Fire Marshal, the Commission Chambers has a maximum capacity of 99 people. Once this capacity has been reached, people will be asked to watch the meeting from the first floor. Agenda Regular Town Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025

1. Opening 1A. Call to Order 1B. Roll Call of Members 1C. Pledge of Allegiance 1D. Mayor and Commission Remarks - Mayor Charles W. Burkett 1E. Agenda and Order of Business Additions, deletions and linkages 1F. Community Notes - Mayor Charles W. Burkett 1G. Appointment to the Personnel Appeals Board - Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui 1H. Recognition of Public Works Department Personnel - Vice Mayor Tina Paul 1I. Surfside Memorial Presentation - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager 1J. Legislative Update by State Senator Shevrin D. Jones Office - Legislative Aide Devan Vilfrard - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager 1K. Citizens Presentation - Safe Streets, Traffic, and Induced Demand - Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui 2. Quasi-Judicial Hearings 3. Consent Agenda All items on the consent agenda are considered routine or status reports by the Town Commission and will be approved by one motion. Any Commission member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed separately. If the public wishes to speak on a matter on the consent agenda they must inform the Town Clerk prior to the start of the meeting by completing a speaker card. They will be recognized to speak prior to the approval of the consent agenda. 3A. Approval of Minutes - Sandra N. McCready, MMC, Town Clerk 3B. Boards and Committees Meeting Minutes - Sandra N. McCready, MMC, Town Clerk SD 34 - 2025 Pre-Legislative Update Summary for Town Of Surfside January 14, 2025 Regular Town Commission Meeting Minutes November 21, 2025 Community Relations Board Meeting Minutes December 16, 2024 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes December 18, 2024 Youth Council Meeting Minutes December 19, 2024 Sustainability and Resiliency Committee Meeting Minutes Agenda Regular Town Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025

3C. Merging Axon Taser and Axon Body Worn Camera (BWC) Agreements - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE BODY-WORN CAMERA SYSTEM, TASERS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE, LICENSING AND VIDEO STORAGE SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.; FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE IS EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-13(3) OF THE TOWN CODE; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER FOR SUCH PURCHASE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4. Ordinances 4A1. Ordinance Amending Section 2-205, Rule 6.03 and Section 2-207, Rule 8.01 of the Town Code - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE VI. - "RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR TOWN MEETINGS"; AMENDING SECTIONS 2-205, CONDUCT OF MEETINGS; AGENDA, RULE 6.03; AND SECTION 2-207, RULES OF DEBATE OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5. Resolutions and Proclamations If the public wishes to speak on any matters in this section of the agenda, they must inform the Town Clerk by completing a speaker card and they will be recognized to speak at the beginning of this section. 5A. Town Manager's Agreement - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF MARK BLUMSTEIN AS TOWN MANAGER PURSUANT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING FOR December 19, 2024 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes Resolution - Approving Axon Contract MSA and Proposal Combined Second Reading Ordinance Amending Section 2-205, Rule 6.03 and Section 2-207, Rule 8.01 First Reading Agenda Regular Town Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025

AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5B. Water Meter System Utility Encoders Phase III Conversion Implementation - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CELLULAR UTILITY ENCODERS FROM UTILITY SOLUTIONS & AUTOMATION, LLC IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT PHASE III OF THE TOWN’S MULTI-YEAR CELLULAR WATER METER PLAN; FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE IS EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-13(6) OF THE TOWN CODE WHERE THIS VENDOR IS THE ONLY SOURCE CAPABLE OF FULFILLING THE NEEDS OF THE TOWN; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER FOR SUCH PURCHASE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5C. Professional Services Agreement with Charles "Chuck" Press - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT OF CHARLES R. PRESS AS A POLICE DEPARTMENT CONSULTANT PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5D. Approval of Town Policy Allowing Continued Benefits and Use of Town Facilities and Programs for CTS Survivors and Their Families who Reside in Miami-Dade County as Lifetime Members of the Surfside Community. - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TOWN POLICY TO ALLOW CONTINUED BENEFITS AND ACCESS TO TOWN FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHAMPLAIN TOWERS SOUTH (CTS) SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO RESIDE IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS LIFETIME MEMBERS OF THE SURFSIDE COMMUNITY; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution - Approving Town Manager Agreement TM Agreement-MB-Feb 25 Resolution Approving Ph III Water Meter System Cellular-Based Utility Encoders Town of Surfside Estimate #852 Resolution Approving Charles Press Police Consultant Professional Services Agreement - Charles Press Scope of Services for Police Department Consultant Resolution Adopting Policy for CTS Exhibit A - CTS Policy Agenda Regular Town Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025

5E. Full Restoration of the Water Playground structures and the Main Pool Slide - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATERSLIDE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WORK FROM DALE COOPER LLC D/B/A SAFE SLIDES RESTORATION; FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE IS EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-13(7)F OF THE TOWN CODE AS A PUBLIC WORKS OR UTILITIES PURCHASE FOR TOWN FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORK; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER FOR SUCH PURCHASE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5F. Approving Resolution with In Alignment for Grant Writing Services - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT OF IN ALIGNMENT CONSULTING, LLC AS A GRANT SERVICES CONSULTANT PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5G. Urging Resolution Opposing SB 452 - Restrictions on Redevelopment - Vice Mayor Tina Paul A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA, URGING OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA SENATE BILL 452; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. Good and Welfare (Set for approximately 8:15 p.m.) Public comments for subjects or items not on the agenda. 7. Town Manager and Town Attorney Reports 7A. Town Manager Report - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager 7B. Town Attorney Report 8. Unfinished Business and New Business Resolution Approving Waterslide Restoration Contract Final Exhibit "A" - Proposed Contract - Town of Surfside Park and Rec - Safe Slide Restoration Resolution - Approving Grant Services Consultant In Alignment Consulting Exhibit "A" - In Alignment Consulting Services Resolution - Adopting Urging Opposition to SB 452 Town Manager Report TA Report - February 11, 2025 Agenda Regular Town Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025

9. Mayor, Commission and Staff Communications 9A. Board and Committee Appointments - Commissioner Nelly Velasquez 9B. Calling a Special Commission Meeting for April 22, 2025 (Earth Day) - Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui 9C. Banning Cigarettes on Surfside's Beach - Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui 9D. Tree Ordinance - Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui 9E. Purchase of Chevy Police Tahoe - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager 9F. Fleet Management Chevy Colorado Purchase - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager 9G. Vehicle Printer Purchase for Patrol Vehicles - Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager 10. Adjournment Surfside, FL Code of Ordinances.pdf Surfside- 2025 Chevy Tahoe Surfside Revised 2025 Chevy Colorado Quote 2025 REV 1 CHEVY COLORADO PocketJet-PJ8-Datasheet-22A Respectfully submitted, Mark Blumstein, Acting Town Manager THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, ALL PERSONS THAT ARE DISABLED; WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING BECAUSE OF THAT DISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK AT 305-861-4863 EXT. 226 NO LATER THAN FOUR DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH PROCEEDING. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, ANYONE WISHING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE COMMISSION, WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS 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 SHALL INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE VIEWED AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK, TOWN OF SURFSIDE TOWN HALL, 9293 HARDING AVENUE. ANYONE WISHING TO OBTAIN A COPY OF ANY AGENDA ITEM SHOULD CONTACT THE TOWN CLERK AT 305-861-4863. A COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE TOWN WEBSITE AT www.townofsurfsidefl.gov. Agenda Regular Town Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025

TWO OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE TOWN COMMISSION AND/OR TOWN BOARDS MAY ATTEND THIS MEETING. THESE MEETINGS MAY BE CONDUCTED BY MEANS OF OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, SPECIFICALLY, A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL. THE LOCATION 9293 HARDING AVENUE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SHALL SERVE AS AN ACCESS POINT FOR SUCH COMMUNICATION. Agenda Regular Town Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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