05-05-2015 The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
Aventura REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W. Country Club Drive
MAY 5, 2015 — 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 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 M. Wolpin. Commissioner
Teri Holzberg was absent. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
A moment of silence was observed for the five -year anniversary of the passing of
Commissioner Harry Holzberg, one of Aventura's Founding Fathers.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Jack Weinkoff.
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After nomination by Commissioner Landman,
seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and unanimously approved by roll call vote,
Commissioner Enbar Cohen was elected Vice Mayor, for the next six -month period.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS /EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Award: Mr. Soroka presented Donna Mussatto,
Community Development Department Executive Assistant /Planning Technician, with an
award recognizing her ten years of service.
• Certificate of Appreciation — Aventura Property Managers
Association: Mayor Weisman presented the Aventura Property Managers Association
with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their valuable scholarship program
and charitable endeavors.
• Proclamation — Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Tennis
Teams: Mayor Weisman presented Principal Dawn Baglos, Coach Michael Kypriss and
members of the boys' and girls' tennis teams with a proclamation in recognition of
winning their 16th consecutive District Championships.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Vice Mayor
Cohen, seconded by Commissioner Weinberg, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
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A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• April 7, 2015 Commission Regular Meeting
• April 16, 2015 Commission Regular Meeting
• April 16, 2015 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Motion was approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $231,000 FOR
CAMERAS FOR PROPERTY ROOM AND IN CAR VIDEO CAMERAS FROM
THE FEDERAL POLICE FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
C. Resolution No. 2015 -31 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION; ALLOWING THE CITY TO QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDS THROUGH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT ON THE
CITY OF AVENTURA'S PEDESTRIAN REFLECTORIZED BEACON
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2015 -32 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PARK DESIGN,
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES BETWEEN BERMELLO,
AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC. AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA FOR THE NE
188 STREET PARK PROJECT; AUTHORIZING MASTER PLAN PHASE II
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2015 - 33 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 -DADE
COUNTY 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.
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F. Resolution No. 2015 -34 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID /CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 15-
04-17-2, HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY TO MIAMI CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT
THE BID PRICE OF 557,675.00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE 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.
G. Resolution No. 2015 -35 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
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND TIDAL BASIN
GOVERNMENT CONSULTING, LLC TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL
DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2015 -36 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
CS /SB 286 "CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT WEBSITES" SAFE HAVEN FOR
TRANSACTIONS LEGISLATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI- JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC INPUT: None.
9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the
following ordinance by title:
CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 (JULY
1 — JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE CITY CHARTER;
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by
Commissioner Landman. Mr. Soroka explained the Ordinance.
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Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote, with Commissioner
Holzberg absent, and Ordinance No. 2015 - 04 was adopted.
10. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
11. REPORTS:
Mayor Weisman and Commissioner Weinberg both reported on their meetings in
Tallahassee, during Dade Days.
Mr. Wolpin requested a series of attorney - client sessions, pursuant to F.S.S. 286.011(8)
in the Clarke v. City of Aventura case.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided
comments: Fred Frost — Communication Workers Union of America (10961 S.W. 155
Place, Miami), Benson Yagrow (Mystic Pointe, Aventura), and Gloria Ezrin (Mystic
Pointe Tower 400, Aventura).
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 Weinberg,
seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed unanimously. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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Approved by the Commission on June 2, 2015.