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11-12-2014 The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center I venture REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W.Country Club Drive NOVEMBER 12, 2014 — 6:00 P.M. Aventura, Florida 33180 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid Weisman at 6:00 p.m. Present were the following: Mayor Enid Weisman, Commissioner Enbar Cohen, Commissioner Teri Holzberg, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Robert Shelley, Commissioner Howard Weinberg, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney David Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by members of Girl Scout Troup 820. 3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After nomination by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Cohen, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Commissioner Teri Holzberg was elected Vice Mayor, for the next six-month period. 4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Mr. Soroka reported that Agenda Item 7 was withdrawn from the agenda, by the Applicant. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Soroka presented Police Department Sergeant Marc Frieder with an award, recognizing his fifteen years of service. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the Commission. A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by Vice Mayor Holzberg, seconded by Commissioner Weinberg, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The following action was taken: A. Minutes were approved as follows: October 7, 2014 Commission Meeting B. Resolution No. 2014-55 was adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF THE CITY AS 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. Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes— November 12, 2014 Page 2 C. Resolution No. 2014-56 was adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND $3,973 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D. Resolution No. 2014-57 was adopted as follows: 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 INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. E. The following motion was approved: MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $60,000 FOR CIU WORKSTATIONS, INTERVIEW RECORDING SYSTEM, CRIME PREVENTION SCHOLARSHIP AND K-9 TRAINING EQUIPMENT FROM THE FEDERAL POLICE FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM. F. Resolution No. 2014-58 was adopted as follows: 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 SHORES VILLAGE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. G. The following motion was approved: MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $63,000 FOR P25 RADIO SYSTEM CRASH KIT FROM THE FEDERAL POLICE FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM. Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes— November 12, 2014 Page 3 H. Resolution No. 2014-59 was adopted as follows: .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE COMMISSION OF ONE OF ITS APPOINTEES TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT PLAN TO FILL A VACANCY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. 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. The following was withdrawn from the agenda, per request of the Applicant: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA CONCERNING A REQUEST TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 98-77 TO REMOVE CONDITION 3. THEREBY DELETING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A SIDEWALK ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF WILLIAMS ISLAND ON THE SOUTHERNMOST ISLAND IN DUMFOUNDLING BAY KNOWN AS "ISLAND ESTATES", CITY OF AVENTURA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC INPUT: Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2013-09 WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2013/2014 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE 2013/2014 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET 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. A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Commissioner Narotsky. Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Soroka explained the Ordinance. The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote, on first reading. Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes— November 12, 2014 Page 4 9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING: None. 10. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: None. 11. REPORTS: The following reports were presented: Julien Saka — Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School Representative, provided an update. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following individuals addressed the Commission: Arnold Resnick (3370 N.E. 190 Street - President of Hidden Bay), Julia Barrish (3370 N.E. 190 Street #1508 — Hidden Bay), several members of Girl Scout Troop 820, Peter Murphy (3340 N.E. 190 Street —Aventura Marina), and Maxine Bernstein (4100 Island Blvd.). 13. OTHER BUSINESS: None. 14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Holzberg, and passed unanimously, thus the meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m. ' - - Ellisa L. Horvath, MM ty Clerk Approved by the Commission on January 6, 2015.