09-02-2014 City
sa Gottlieb, The City ®f City M.Soroka,Gottlieb,Mayor Aventur4 Eric M.Soroka,ICMA-CM
. City Cler Enbar Cohen Teresa M.Soroka,MMC
Teri Holzberg
Billy Joel City Attorney
Michael Stern Weiss Scrota Helfman
Howard Weinberg Pastoriza Cole&Boniske
Luz Urbaez Weinberg
SEPTEMBER 2,2014
immediately following 6pm LPA
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura,Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL ReCO
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Employee Service Awards
5. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not
expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any member of
the Commission,that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.If the public wishes to
speak on a matter on the consent agenda they must inform the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.They will be
recognized to speak prior to the approval of the consent agenda
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July 8, 2014 Commission Meeting
July 11, 2014 Commission Meeting
July 11, 2014 Workshop Meeting
July 15, 2014 Commission Meeting
Action taken: Approved
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED
MIAMI TO ORLANDO PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE
PROJECT OF FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, WHILE
CALLING UPON MIAMI- DADE COUNTY AND FDOT TO
ADDRESS EXISTING TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS
RELATED TO THE RAILROAD CROSSING AT U.S. 1 AND
MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2014-44
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF THE CITY AS
SEPTEMBER 2,2014
SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE
MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2014-39
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND LOBBYING
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
RONALD L. BOOK, ESQ., AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2014-40
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE MULTI-AGENCY GANG
TASK FORCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2014-41
F. MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO
$63,000 FOR TRAFFIC MOTORCYCLES AND CARBINE
SUPPRESSORS FROM THE FEDERAL POLICE FORFEITURE
FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
Action taken: Approved
G. MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO
$12,000 FOR CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT
AND TRAINING FROM THE STATE POLICE FORFEITURE
FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
Action taken: Approved
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H. CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY
OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2014 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT LETTER
DATED AUGUST 15,2014 ATTACHED AS ATTACHMENT 1
Action taken: Approved
I. CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
MOTION TO ACCEPT AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL OUT-OF-FIELD WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE
CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED AUGUST 20,2014
Action taken: Approved
J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-187 FOR PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NE 207TH STREET ROAD
RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN
THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2014-42
K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA SELECTING THE FIRM OF
BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC. TO PROVIDE PARK
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
PROPOSED NE 188TH STREET PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RFP NO. 14-8-08-2; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH AN ALTERNATE
FIRM TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED SERVICES SHOULD
NEGOTIATIONS WITH SELECTED FIRM BE
UNSUCCESSFUL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2014-43
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6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS — Please be
advised that the following items on the Commission's agenda are quasi-judicial in nature. If you wish to object or comment upon
any of these items,please inform the Mayor when she requests public comments. An opportunity for persons to speak on each item
will be made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public
testimony and evidence,will be made under oath or affirmation. Additionally,each person who gives testimony may be subject to
cross-examination. If you refuse either to be cross-examined or to be sworn,your testimony will be given its due weight. The
general public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses,but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of
staff or witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the
organization. Further details of the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk. NONE
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING—PUBLIC INPUT:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT," ARTICLE II
"POLICE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND," IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHANGES CONTAINED IN THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2013
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; BY AMENDING SECTION
36-22 "DEFINITIONS" TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF
"EARNABLE COMPENSATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION
36-24 "CONTRIBUTIONS" TO CHANGE THE EMPLOYEE
CONTRIBUTION RATE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 36-36
"COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT"; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved on first reading
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2014-07, WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A CHARTER
SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014/2015 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30) BY REVISING THE
2014/2015 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET DOCUMENT AS OUTLINED
IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved on first reading
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
SECTION 31-144(C), COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT,
SUBSECTION c)(5)b. TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL
CONSISTENCY AND CROSS-REFERENCE RELATED TO
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HEIGHT OF SHOPPING CENTER BUILDINGS; AMENDING
SECTION 31-144(C), COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT,
SUBSECTION c)(1)t. TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL
CONSISTENCY AND CROSS-REFERENCE RELATED TO PET
SHOPS; AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,
SUBSECTION (e)(2) OF SECTION 4-2 TO CLARIFY
EXEMPTION FOR DINING ROOMS AND RESTAURANTS;
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 31-234, OUTDOOR LIGHTING
STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES AND
AMENDING SECTION 31-221, LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES AND TO
INCREASE THE MINIMUM HEIGHT OF TREES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved on first reading
8. ORDINANCES—SECOND READING—PUBLIC HEARING: None
9. RESOLUTIONS—PUBLIC HEARING: None
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
COMMISSION MTG. 1s`BUDGET SEPTEMBER 8,2014 6PM COMMISSION CHAMBER
COMMISSION MTG.2"d BUDGET SEPTEMBER 17,2014 6PM COMMISSION CHAMBER
COMMISSION WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 18,2014 9AM EX.CONFERENCE RM.
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 of the City Clerk,
305-466-8901,not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may
be in attendance and may participate at the meeting. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at such 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 includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk,City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W.
Country Club Drive,Aventura,Florida,33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Clerk at
305-466-8901.
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