City Commission Workshop - April 16, 2026

The City Commission Workshop for the City of Sunny Isles Beach held on April 16, 2026, covered a range of community and infrastructure topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation and conceptual design review for the Town Center Park renovations, with a budget allocation of $2.9 million approved in the fiscal year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan. The design phase contracts were awarded to Rodriguez Architects ($51,250) for restroom renovations and another firm ($219,000) for overall park design, with the conceptual design phase costing approximately $17,000 so far. The commission discussed project timelines, construction duration (estimated about one year), and design elements such as playground upgrades, restroom relocation, additional parking, and exercise equipment. Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation presented the William Lehman Causeway Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study, focusing on adding barrier-separated pedestrian and bicycle paths, funded by federal and state DOT dollars, with construction costs yet to be determined. Other procurement-related matters included discussions on suitable locations for car carrier staging areas, enforcement and compliance of city ordinances (notably regarding dogs on the beach and handicap parking misuse), and procedural changes to allow public input during workshop items. The commission reached consensus to open workshops for public comment and to improve agenda item vetting with staff prior to meetings to enhance transparency and efficiency.