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City Commission
Workshop MeetinK
June 18, 2009
9 A.M.
Executive Conference Room
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AGENDA
1. Incentives for Construction of Green Building ( City Manager)*
Future Action Required: Ordinance
2. Florida Green Local Government Certification (City Manager)*
3. Recommendation to Present Key to City (Mayor Gottlieb)*
4. Selection of Voting Delegate for Florida League of Cities*
5. Adjournment
* Back-up Information Exists
This meeting is open to the public. 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
Office ofthe City Clerk, 305-466-890 I, not later than two days prior to such proceeding,
CITY OF AVENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
TO:
BY: Joanne Carr, AICP
Community Developme
DATE: June 10, 2009
SUBJECT: Incentives for Construction of Green Buildings in the City of Aventura
June 18, 2009 City Commission Workshop
To continue and expand the City's "Go Green" program to promote green initiatives,
staff recommends that the City Commission review incentives for developers whose
building designs include the use of sustainable building and development planning
methods and that are registered and verified by a recognized environmental rating
agency. These agencies include the United States Green Building Coalition LEED
rating system and the Florida Green Building Coalition rating system.
Green buildings use environmentally superior building materials, reduce waste
generated by the construction project, employ mechanical systems and technologies
that are energy efficient, conserve water and are designed to minimize impacts on local
natural habitat. Green buildings are healthier for the occupants than traditional
construction by relying on natural daylight for illumination and using less toxic building
and cleaning materials.
Many states, counties and cities throughout the country have implemented green
building ordinances. Staff has canvassed the County and other Miami-Dade
municipalities and found the following ordinances in effect:
. In May of 2007, Miami-Dade County passed an ordinance creating the Office of
Sustainability to manage green initiatives, including green building applications.
The County provides expedited permit review for all private residential or
commercial projects pursuing LEED certification.
. The proposed City of Miami - Miami 21 Plan - will require all private buildings
over 50,000 square feet to be LEED Silver certified, with a density bonus for
LEED Gold and Platinum levels.
. The City of Miami Lakes adopted an ordinance in 2007 providing for expedited
permit review, possible fee reductions or rebates for residential developments,
signage on the construction site and recognition of the building on the City's
website.
. The City of Miami Beach adopted a green building ordinance in April of 2009.
The program is voluntary for private developments. Incentives include expedited
building permit review and inspections, that is, green buildings are given priority
over projects that are not green buildings. Developers may receive from the City
a refund of application and review fees for green building certification along with
1 % of the value of construction. Additional signage is permitted for a green
building, the project is included in the city's website and press releases and a
green building award program is established.
Staff recommends the following incentives for green buildings in our City:
I. LEED Certified and Silver Buildinqs or equivalent:
. Expedited building permit review and inspection, so that applications for
green buildings would be given review and inspection priority over
applications that do not involve a green building
. Expedited site plan review with priority given to applications for green
buildings
. Marketing of green buildings on site construction sites. (This would require
an amendment to the City's Sign Code to permit additional language on
construction signs).
. Inclusion of green buildings on the "Go Green" page on the City's website to
recognize the building and to direct businesses that wish to lease or buy in a
green building.
. Green Building Award at the annual "Go Green" awards ceremony.
. Administrative variances to allow orientation of the building to take full
advantage of available natural resources, such as yard setbacks, driveways,
and/or architectural design standards needed to support the proposed design
in the opinion of the City Manager. (This would require an amendment to the
City Code to provide for these administrative variances).
II. LEED Gold or Platinum Buildinqs or equivalent:
In addition to the incentives above for LEED Certified and Silver or equivalent buildings:
. Density bonus as a conditional use approval rather than a variance approval.
This would provide a compatibility standard rather than a hardship standard for
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increased density for this level of certification. (This would require an
amendment to the City Code to add this bonus to the list of conditional uses in
zoning districts).
In order to ensure that incentives are provided only for certified green buildings, staff
recommends adding a definition of green building to the City Code and also adding a
code requirement that the developer enter into an agreement with the City to provide a
copy of program registration, proposed certification checklist and detail of proposed
credits for certification. The proposed level of certification could be guaranteed by bond
or letter of credit, which would be forfeited to the City if the level is not attained.
Staff will prepare an ordinance based on City Commission's direction.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 11, 2009
TO: City Commission
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, Cit
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Participate in Florida Green Local Government
Certification
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the City's participation in the
Florida Green Local Government Certification program sponsored by the Florida Green
Builders Coalition (FGBC).
BACKGROUND
The Florida Green Local Government Standard was created under a grant from the
U.S. Department of Energy and the Florida Energy Office. The FGBC Green Local
Government Standard designates Green Cities and Green Counties for outstanding
environmental stewardship. It is expected that certified green city and county
governments will not only gain recognition and publicity, but also function in a more
efficient manner through better internal communication, cost reductions, and effective
risk and asset management.
This standard presents a comprehensive list of criteria, organized in terms of local
government department functions. It focuses on improving environmental performance
through a number of mediums (energy, water, air, land, waste), and evaluates:
. Environmental practices done "in-house"
. Incentives and ordinances to foster green practices
. Educational activities to improve the environment
The FGBC Green Local Government Standard is similar to other green standards
currently in effect in Florida and many other states, yet very unique in its target. In
essence, a list of criteria is presented, and each is assigned a point value. A minimum
total point value is set that represents a bar, and local governments who incorporate
sufficient criteria such that they meet or exceed the bar are "certified" or "registered" as
a Green Local Government. Typical components of green building programs have
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traditionally targeted individual buildings and land developments. One of the goals of
the Local Government Standard is to increase the penetration of many types of green
activities.
The Maximum Applicable points are determined by the scope and purpose of the
government agency, and certain criteria such as utilities would not apply to the City of
Aventura.
a. Platinum level 61 % + of Maximum Applicable Points (MAP).
b. Gold Level 41-60% of MAP
c. Silver Level 21-40% of MAP
d. Registered level is under 20% with commitment to achieve Silver level.
The following outlines the process involved to proceed with the Florida Green Local
Government Certification program:
1. Select Coordinator
2. Contact FGBC as to the City's intent as they assign an evaluator to help guide
City through the process.
3. Submit pre-application form with $500 application fee.
4. Determine what criteria apply to the City.
5. Conduct an assessment review and evaluation.
6. Schedule implementation schedule for compliance.
7. Submit Final Application with $3,500 balance for certification levels with
appropriate required documentation.
8. FGBC evaluates application.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Susan Gottlieb, Mayor
TO:
DATE: June 8, 2009
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Present Key to City to Chef Allen Susser
Please place this item on the June Workshop for discussion, Attached is Chef Allen's
resume and Resolution 2005-62 which sets forth the criteria for presentation of Keys to
the City,
Thank you,
SG/tms
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CHEF ALLEN'S
ALLEN SUSSER, CHEF/OWNER, CHEF ALLEN'S:
AN INNOVATIVE STAR CHEF WITH A CHARITABLE HEART
Allen Susser's personal culinary viewpoint was established in 1986, when he opened
his groundbreaking Miami restaurant, Chef Allen's, The New York Times called Allen
and his palm tree cuisine, the "Ponce De Leon of New F/orida cooking," The restaurant,
which showcased fresh, regional ingredients, including a myriad of lovely spices and
South Florida's cornucopia of tropical fruits, in vibrant, healthy and flavorful dishes,
became a major dining destination, attracting food and wine aficionados from all over the
world, Today, Allen has re-envisioned his landmark restaurant, refurbishing the interiors
to create a more contemporary bistro ambiance, and introducing a mid-priced modern
American seafood menu, Along the way, he has garnered numerous awards.
In 1991, Food & Wine magazine joined the culinary fan club, naming Allen "One of the
10 Best New Chefs in America." He was a recipient of the coveted James Beard Award
as Best Chef in the Southeast, in 1994, In 1997 and again in 1999, Chef Allen's received
a "Top Table" award from Gourmet magazine. Chef Allen's has been the recipient of
the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, from 1989 - 2008; and from 2002-2006, the
restaurant was rated #1 for cuisine in Miami in Zagat's. From 1992-2008, the restaurant
received the prestigious Four Diamond Award of Excellence from AAA,
Chef Allen and his restaurant have been featured in Bon Appetit, the Wall Street
Journal, Time Magazine, and Food Arts, among many others, Allen has been a
frequent guest on NBC Today, the CBS Early Show, WPBS and the Food Network.
Critics from Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, Miami New Times, Florida Trend, have
continuously awarded Chef Allen's exceptional ratings, In 2008, he re-envisioned Chef
Allen's as a more approachable, affordable "Modern Seafood Bistro," and continues to
garner critical accolades,
A top chef for more than two decades, he's also known as a chef with a charitable
mission, unending energy and a big heart, In 2004, Chef Allen received the FlU
President's Award for community service. From 1987 to the present, Chef Allen has
been chairman of Share Our Strength/Taste of the Nation (SOSITON); in 2006, the
organization named him "Chef of the Year," He's also an active board member of the
Daily Bread Food Bank, which helps the SOSITON distribute food to the needy, In his
role as chairman of SOSITON, he has put in literally hundreds of pro bono hours to help
raise more than $2 million to fight childhood hunger; including the creation of the Great
American Bake Sale at Aventura Mall -- and his unswerving devotion to this cause and
his community has never diminished,
Active in many culinary organizations that educate the community and hold the industry
to the highest of standards, Allen is a member of the Advisory Board of the James Beard
Foundation, and a member of the national and local boards of the American Institute of
Food & Wine. He serves as President of the Miami chapter of the Florida Restaurant
and Lodging Association and is a member of the Florida Commissioner's Seafood and
Aquaculture Committee, He's been the spokesperson for the National Mango Board for
the past give years, and previously served as chef consultant for American Airlines,
KitchenAid, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Celebrity Cruises, McCormick Spice, and
Sunkist.
Chef Allen bio
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Given all this, he still find time to pursue creative projects - and is currently assisting
with the creation of a new restaurant utilizing local ingredients, many grown on-site, for
the ultra exclusive Jade Mountain Resort, in St. Lucia, West Indies,
A food enthusiast since his childhood in Manhattan, Susser began his culinary journey
by earning degrees from New York City Tech, Florida International University and Le
Cordon Bleu in Paris, He worked at the Bristol Hotel in Paris, the original Le Cirque in
New York as well as Turnberry Isle Resort in Aventura,
A talented writer, he is the author of New World Cuisine and Cookery (Doubleday,
1995), The Great Citrus Book (Ten Speed Press, 1997) and The Great Mango Book,
(Ten Speed Press, 2001), He publishes a monthly e-newsletter Savvy at
www.chefallens.com
Chef Allen's, located at 19088 NE 29th Avenue, in Aventura, serves dinner nightly,
6:00 p,m. - 10:30 p,m" Sunday - Thursday and 6:00 p,m, -11 :00 p,m. on Friday and
Saturday, Reservations: 305-935-2900, www.chefallens.com
Interviews, images, menus available,
Media Contact:
Susan Brustman
Brustman Carrino Public Relations
bcpr@brustmancarrinopr.com
(305) 573-0658
RESOLUTION NO. 200~2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURAt FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR
THE A WARD OF KEYS TO THE CITY OF A VENTURA;
APPROVING PROTOTYPE KEY TO THE CITY OF
AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, from time to time. it is appropriate for the Mayor and the City Commission of the
City of Aventura to award or present keys to the City of Aventura (the "City Key") to individuals who are
worthy of special recognition by the City because of their actions or accomplishments; and
WHEREASt the City Commission desires to establish criteria for the award and presentation of
the City Key, as described herein,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY TIlE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Recitals. That the above stated recitals are hereby confmned and adopted,
Section 2.
City Kev Prototyoe. That the prototype or sample of the City Key. which is
depicted on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is hereby approved for use as the City Key pursuant to the
provisions and procedures provided herein,
Section 3. Award of City Kev. That the City Key shall be awarded to those persons,
firms. organizations or entities who have distinguished themselves for public recognition and appreciation
by their achievements or accomplishments, by activities which include but are not limited to, the
following:
a.
making of a valuable contribution in the fields of art, science or public
health for the betterment of the lives of others;
b.
contributions to the enhancement of the quality of life in the City of
A ventura. county, region, state or nation;
c.
contributions to the economic development of the City of A ventura;
d.
acts of heroism for which recognition is appropriate;
e.
rendering of service to the public;
f,
activities which otherwise warrant recognition by award of the City Key,
Section 4.
Procedure.
That the procedure for the award of the City Key shall be that
nominees for receipt of the City Key may be suggested by the Mayor or any Commissioner and be placed
on the Agenda of any Commission Workshop meeting for consideration by the City Commission, Final
Resolution No. 2005-62
Page 2
placed on the Agenda of any Commission Workshop meeting for consideration by the City
Commission. Final approval shall be at a regular Commission meeting, Additionally, the Mayor or
the Vice Mayor in the absence or unavailability of the Mayor may, in his or her discretion, from time
to time, award the City Key to persons, firms, organizations, or entities who:
a, clearly meet the criteria of Section 3 of this Resolution; or
b, are dignitaries of Florida local and state government; or
c. are foreign dignitaries who are recognized as valuable allies of the United
States of America;
under those circumstances in which time does not permit presentation of a nomination to the City
Commission at a Workshop or regular meeting.
Section s.
Implementation.
That the City Manager is authorized to provide for the
implementation of the policies which are provided for herein and to arrange for the supply and purchase
of the City Keys in accordance with appropriations made within the municipal budget.
Section 6. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption hereof.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Diamond, who moved its adoption, The
motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Joel and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach yes
Commissioner Bob Diamond yes
Commissioner Harry Holzberg yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez-Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Billy Joel yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of October, 2005.
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DATE: June 1,2009
SUBJECT: 83rd Annual Conference - Florida's Cities - the Heart of the Citizen
VOTING DELEGATE AND RESOLUTION INFORMATION
August 13-15,2009 - Orlando World Center Marriott/Orlando
As you know, the Florida League of Cities' Annual Conference will be held at the Orlando
World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida on August 13-15. This year we are celebrating
Florida's Cities - the Heart of the Citizen which will provide valuable educational
opportunities to help Florida's municipal officials serve their citizenry more effectively.
It is important that each municipality designate one official to be the voting delegate. Election
of League leadership and adoption of resolutions are undertaken during the business meeting,
One official from each municipality will make decisions that determine the direction of the
League.
In accordance with the League's by-laws, each municipality's vote is determined by
population, and the League will use the Estimates of Population from the University of
Florida for 2008.
Registration materials have already been sent to each municipality. Call us if you need
additional copies. The League adopts resolutions each year to take positions on
commemorative, constitutional or federal issues, We have attached the procedures your
municipality should follow for proposing resolutions to the League membership, A resolution
is not needed to become a voting delegate. If you have questions regarding resolutions, please
call Allison Payne at the League at (850) 701-3602 or (800) 616-1513, extension 3602.
Proposed resolutions must be received by the League no later than July 9, 2009.
If you have any questions on voting delegates, please call Gail Dennard at the League (850)
701-3619 or (800) 616-1513, extension 3619. Voting delegate forms must be received by
the League no later than July 27, 2009.
Attachments:
Form Designating Voting Delegate
Procedures for Submitting Conference Resolution
President Carmine Priore, Vice Mayor, Wellington
First Vice President John Marks, Mayor, Tallahassee · Second Vice President Joy Cooper, Mayor, Hallandale Beach
Executive Director Michael Sittig · General Counsel Harry Morrison, Jr.
83rd Annual Conference
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
August 13-15, 2009
Orlando, Florida
It is important that each member municipality sending delegates to the Annual Conference of
the Florida League of Cities, designate one of their officials to cast their votes at the Annual
Business Session. League By-Laws requires that each municipality select one person to serve
as the municipalities voting delegate. Municipalities do not need to adopt a resolution to
designate a voting delegate.
Please fill out this form and return it to the League office so that your voting delegate may be
properly identified.
Desi2:nation of Voting Delegate
Name of Voting Delegate:
Title:
Municipality of:
AUTHORIZED BY:
Name
Title
Return this form to:
Gail Dennard
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Post Office Box 1757
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
Or Fax to Gail Dennard at (850) 222-3806
Procedures for Submitting Resolutions
Florida League of Cities' 83rd Annual Conference
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, Florida
August 13-15, 2009
In order to fairly systematize the method for presenting resolutions to the League
membership, the following procedures have been instituted:
(1) Proposed resolutions must be submitted in writing, to be received in the League
office by July 9, 2009, to guarantee that they will be included in the packet of
proposed resolutions that will be submitted to the Resolutions Committee.
(2) Proposed resolutions will be rewritten for proper form, duplicated by the League
office and distributed to members of the Resolutions Committee. (Whenever
possible, multiple resolutions on a similar issue will be rewritten to encompass the
essential subject matter in a single resolution with a listing of original proposers,)
(3) Proposed resolutions may be submitted directly to the Resolutions Committee at
the conference; however, a favorable two-thirds vote of the committee will be
necessary to consider such resolutions.
(4) Proposed resolutions may be submitted directly to the business session of the
conference without prior committee approval by a vote of two-thirds of the
members present. In addition, a favorable weighted vote of a majority of members
present will be required for adoption,
(5) Proposed resolutions relating to state legislation will be referred to the appropriate
standing policy committee. Such proposals will not be considered by the
Resolutions Committee at the conference; however, all state legislative issues will
be considered by the standing policy councils and the Legislative Committee, prior
to the membership, at the annual Legislative Conference each fall. At that time, a
state Legislative Action Agenda will be adopted.
Municipalities unable to formally adopt a resolution before the deadline may submit a
letter to the League office indicating their city is considering the adoption of a resolution,
outlining the subj ect thereof in as much detail as possible, and this letter will be forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee for consideration in anticipation of receipt of the formal
resolution.
Important Dates
Mav 30. 2009
Notice to Local and Regional League Presidents and Municipal Associations
regarding the Resolutions Committee
June 30
Appointment of Resolutions Committee Members
Julv 9
Deadline for Submitting Resolutions to the League office
AU2:ust 13
League Standing Council Meetings
Resolutions Committee Meeting
Voting Delegates Registration
AU2:ust 15
Immediately Following Breakfast - Pick Up Voting Delegate Credentials
Followed by Annual Business Session