City Commission Workshop - March 19, 2026

The City Commission Workshop for the City of Sunny Isles Beach held on March 19, 2026, included several proclamations recognizing Flood Awareness Week, Procurement Professionals Day, Transit Driver Day, and awareness months for colorectal cancer, women's history, and child abuse prevention. Procurement professionals were acknowledged for their role in ensuring transparent and ethical public purchasing. The commission discussed a proposal to install a permanent outdoor screen at Gateway Park for community watch parties of major sporting events, considering budget and security implications. There was also a discussion on regulating personal mobile delivery devices, focusing on safety, registration, and potential ordinance development. The feasibility of a property tax rebate program for qualified seniors was examined, with legal counsel clarifying that such rebates are not permissible under current Florida law. Additional discussions covered car carrier regulations in residential neighborhoods, including potential ordinances for designated drop-off locations and fines. The commission reviewed the Central Island drainage injection wells project, with some members requesting further engineering review before proceeding. Concerns about subsidence monitoring for new and existing buildings were raised, with limitations noted due to state building codes and liability issues. Finally, the commission briefly addressed the possibility of regulating single-use plastics despite state preemption. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during this meeting, but several action items were identified for further staff research and future discussion.