04-07-2015City Commission
Enid Weisman, Mayor
E bar Cohen
Teri FIolzber
Denise Landman
Marc NTrotsky
Robert Shelley
FIow rd Weinberg
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
APRIL 7,2015 - 6:00 PM
Aventura Government Center
RECAP 19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER \ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions /Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Award
• "State of the City" — Mayor Weisman
City Manager
Eric M. Soroka, I CMA- CM
City Clerk
Ellisa L. Horvath, MM C
City Attorney
Weiss Serota Fleff a
Cole & Bierman
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
Action Taken:
APPROVED
B.
Action Taken:
ADOPTED
as Resolution
No. 2015 -21
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• March 3, 2015 Commission Regular Meeting
• March 6, 2015 Commission Workshop Meeting
• March 18, 2015 Commission Workshop Meeting
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 MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 7, 2015
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C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Action Taken: TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED AUDIT
ADOPTED ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
as Resolution ALBERNI CABALLERO & FIERMAN, LLP; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
No. 2015 -22 MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action D. MOTION TO APPROVE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
Taken: AWARD TO KROP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
APPROVED
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST THE
ADOPTED FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO LEASE TO THE CITY
as Resolution OF AVENTURA LAND REFERRED TO IN EXHIBIT "A" SITUATED NEAR
No. 2015 -23 EAST DIXIE HIGHWAY AND NE 206 STREET FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE TO
BE UTILIZED BY THE AVENTURA POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
Action Taken: THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE' S RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE OF
ADOPTED FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
as Resolution ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ("FDEP") TO ESTABLISH CHEMICAL
No. 2015 -24 TESTING STANDARDS PRIOR TO ISSUING A COASTAL CONSTRUCTION
CONTROL LINE ("CCCL") PERMIT WHICH AUTHORIZES THE TRANSFER
AND PLACEMENT OF EVACUATED SAND SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL
CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE ONTO A PUBLIC BEACH; PROVIDING
DIRECTION TO THE CITY CLERK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID /CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 15-
Action Taken: 03 -18 -21 NE 29 PL NORTH DRAINAGE AND ROAD RESURFACING
ADOPTED IMPROVEMENTS TO WILLIAMS PAVING COMPANY, INC. AT THE BID
as Resolution PRICE OF $528,491.62; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
No. 2015-25 ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF TIDAL BASIN GOVERNMENT
ADOPTED CONSULTING, LLC TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL DISASTER DEBRIS
as Resolution MONITORING SERVICES RELATIVE TO RFP NO. 15- 03 -11 -2, DISASTER
No. 2015 -26 DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES;
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 MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 7, 2015
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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.
A.
Action Taken:
ADOPTED
with revised
condition #4
as Resolution
No. 2015 -27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE
SALE AND SERVICE OF BEER, WINE AND CHAMPAGNE AT THE BELUGA
CAVIAR BAR AT KIOSK K -2000 IN THE AVENTURA MALL AT 19501
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, APPROVING SIGN VARIANCE FOR BEALLBERRY LLC, ON
ADOPTED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21211 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF
as Resolution AVENTURA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
No. 2015 -28
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE
Action Taken: SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN A GROCERY SECTION OF THE BED BATH &
ADOPTED BEYOND STORE LOCATED AT 19205 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD CITY OF
Resolution as Resn '
No. 2015-29 lutio AVENTURA, NOTWITHSTANDING THE SPACING AND DISTANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES REGULATED BY SECTION 4 -2(a) AND SECTION 4 -2(b) OF THE
CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING /PUBLIC INPUT:
CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
Action Taken: AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -07, WHICH
APPROVED ORDINANCE ADOPTED A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
o n First BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR
Reading 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.
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 7, 2015
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8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING:
Action Taken:
ADOPTED
on Second
Reading as
Ordinance
No. 2015 -02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -10 WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2014/2015 FISCAL YEAR BY
REVISING THE 2014/2015 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.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
COMMISSION MEETING — APRIL 16, 2015 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERNCE ROOM (5TH FLOOR)
COMMISSION WORKSHOP — APRIL 16, 2015 FOLLOWING 9 AM MEETING
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5TH FLOOR)
COMMISSION MEETING — MAY 5, 2015 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBER
COMMISSION WORKSHOP — MAY 21, 2015 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5TH FLOOR)
*Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check the City's website for the most current schedule.
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.