07-16-2015 WorkshopCity Commission
Workshop Meeting
July 16, 2015
Immediately following Commission Meeting
Executive Conference Room
AGENDA
1. Financial Transparency Portal Demonstration (City Manager)
2. Resolution Expressing Support for Solar Choice Ballot Petition
(Mayor Weisman)*
Future Action Required: Resolution
3. Request to Award Key to the City (Commissioner Weinberg)*
Future Action Required: Resolution
4. Site Plans (City Manager)
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 of the City Clerk, 305- 466 -8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Mayor Enid Weisman
DATE: July 8, 2015
SUBJECT: Request to have Resolution Prepared Expressing Support for Solar
Choice Ballot Petition
Please place on the July Workshop Meeting Agenda a request to have staff prepare a
Resolution expressing support for the Solar Choice Ballot Petition as outlined in the
attached Resolution prepared by the Village of Pinecrest.
Thank you.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST,
FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO
CUSTOMER-SITED SOLAR POWER AND
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDIANS
FOR SOLAR CHOICE BALLOT PETITION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, solar power generates electricity with zero air emissions and no water use,
thereby moving the county, state, and country to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future;
and
WHEREAS, Florida has the greatest potential for rooftop solar power of any state in the
eastern United States but lags in realizing that potential; with 9 million electric utility customer
accounts, Florida has only 6,000 customer-sited solar systems: Less sunny states like New Jersey
have over 30,000 customer-sited solar systems but only half the population of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Florida is one of only five states in the United States that by law expressly
denies citizens and businesses the freedom to buy solar power electricity directly from someone
other than a power company'; and
WHEREAS, allowing non-utility solar providers to provide solar generated electricity,
through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), directly to customers can remove the upfront cost for
solar power systems to homeowners and expand solar power options to residential and
commercial tenants — thereby expanding the choice for solar power to all Floridians; and
WHEREAS, in states, such as New York or New Jersey, where non-utilities can provide
solar generated power directly to customers, there has been significant solar development in the
residential sector. Such arrangements have driven anywhere from 67% (New York) to 92% (New
Jersey) of residential installations in those states;"' and
WHEREAS, Florida spends about $58 billion each year buying carbon-based fuels from
other states and countries to power our homes, businesses and cars, while solar power will keep
energy dollars here at home and create good paying local jobs; and
WHEREAS, in a recent poll, 74% of Florida voters said they support a proposal to change
the state's current law and allow Floridians to contract directly with solar power providers for their
electricity. Removing barriers to solar choice will allow more Floridians to take advantage of the
power of the sun;"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF PINECREST,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . That the Village Council hereby urges the Florida Legislature to remove
barriers that limits the sale of solar-generated electricity directly to a customer by anyone other
than a power company and supporting the Floridians for Solar Choice ballot petition to amend
the Florida Constitution to remove the barrier to customer-sited solar power.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 2015.
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Attest:
G ' o H. guanzo, Jr., CMC
Village erk
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency: t ll rT
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Mitchell Bierman P ,CREST
Village Attorney
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Motion by: Councilmember McDonald
Second by: Vice Mayor Ross
Vote: Councilmembers Boll, Kraft,McDonald,Vice Mayor Ross,and Mayor Lerner voting Yes
'Florida Public Service Commission, Reporting Requirements for Interconnection and Net Metering Customerowned
Renewable Generation,at:
hup://www.psc state fl.us/utilities/electricgas/customerrenewable/2013/2013%20Net%20Metering%20Summary%20
Spreadsheet/2013%20Net%20Metering%20Chart pdf
''Deportment of Energy, et.al, Database of State Incentives for Renewobles and Efficiency,at
hitp://www dsireusa org/documents/sumrnarymops/3rd_Party_PPA_Map.pdf
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SEIA-GTM U.S. Solar Market Insight Report. 03 2014.
"Northstor Opinion Research, Survey of Florida Registered Voters, October 2014,at: http://www cleanenergy org/wp-
conteni/uploads/FL_Energy_Presentation_for_Release.pdf
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Commissioner Howard Weinberg
DATE: July 8, 2015
SUBJECT: Request for Key to the City for Robert Swedroe
Please place on the Commission Workshop Agenda my request to award the Key to
the City to "Aventura's Architect" Robert Swedroe.
Commission Resolution 2005-62 established the criteria for such an award. Those
criteria include:
Section 3:
A making 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 Aventura
C contributions to the economic development of the City of Aventura
Robert Swedroe meets and exceeds the established criteria and such an award on the
20th Anniversary of Aventura is most appropriate. As the attached list demonstrates,
over the course of the last 40 years, Robert Swedroe has designed over 120 buildings
that are currently standing in our 3.2 square mile city limits. The buildings that Mr.
Swedroe designed comprise the lion's share of the current $9 billion valuation from the
Miami Dade County Property Appraiser and his designs continue to contribute to
Aventura's healthy real estate market and tax base. It is not without a good deal of irony
that we would recognize such accomplishments with a Key to the City given the fact
that at the end of each day the vast majority of our residents use a key to enter their
beautiful Robert Swedroe designed homes.
Robert Swedroe designed Don Soffer's projects throughout the Country Club Drive
circle, Jules Trump's projects on Williams Island, Coscan's projects on Yacht Club
Drive, WCI's Aventura project, and many others.
Robert is also a prolific artist and has had his work exhibited at Art Basel and locally at
the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center (yet another building that he was involved in
designing).
Recently, Robert Swedroe has worked extensively with former Aventura Commissioner
Bob Diamond on Bob Diamond's project to create an Aventura Historic Museum on the
2nd floor of Government Center once the temporary library moves out. Mr. Swedroe
quite literally has the Aventura blue prints in his files and has been extraordinarily
helpful and generous.
AVENTURA PROJECTS
The firm of Robert M. Swedroe Architects and Planners has designed 120 structures in the City of
Aventura. The following is a list of the major projects. This list does not include accessory
structures such as clubhouses, gatehouses, pavilions, etc.
Project Client
BellaMare WCI
Bella Vista Mid-Rise North Turnberry Associates
Bella Vista Mid-Rise South Turnberry Associates
Biscaya at Aventura Turnberry Associates*
Bonavaida at Aventura Turnberry Associates*
Bonaventura at Aventura Turnberry Associates*
Bravura Turnberry Associates*
Coronado Turnberry Associates*
Courtyard Homes Coscan
Crescent Hotel Turnberry Associates
El Dorado Towers at Aventura Turnberry Associates*
Ensenada at Aventura Turnberry Associates*
Flamenco Towers at Aventura Turnberry Associates*
Golden Point at the Waterways Matt Spenadel
Hamptons I at Turnberry Holiday Organization
Harbor Tower Coscan
Harborside Coscan
Harborview Coscan
Landmark Benny Bedzow
Marina Hotel Turnberry Associates
North Tower Hotel Turnberry Associates
One Island Place (North) Coscan
One Island Place (South) Coscan
Point Atlantic I Coscan
Point Atlantic II Coscan
Point Atlantic III Coscan
Point Lifestyle Center Coscan
Point North Tower Coscan
Point South Tower Coscan
Porta Vita Townhouses Turnberry Associates
Portsview at the Waterways Coscan
Terraces at Turnberry Shopco
Turnberry Marina Tower Turnberry Associates
Turnberry Tower North Turnberry Associates
Turnberry Tower South Turnberry Associates
Turnberry Towers Turnberry Associates
Villa Dorada, Aventura Turnberry Associates*
Williams Island 1000 Bldg. Trump Group
Williams Island 2000 Bldg. Trump Group
Williams Island 3000 Bldg. Trump Group
Williams Island 2600 Bldg. Trump Group
Williams Island 2800 Bldg. Trump Group
Williams Island 4000 Bldg. Trump Group
Williams Island 7000 Bldg. WCI
*As Senior Designer with Morris Lapidus
RESOLUTION NO.2005-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR
THE AWARD OF KEYS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA;
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
WHEREAS,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 THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
n 1. Recitals. That the above stated recitals are hereby confined and adopted.
Section 2. City Key Prototype. 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 Key. 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
Aventura,county,region,state or nation;
c. contributions to the economic development of the City of Aventura;
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.
S, ctonn4 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
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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 5. 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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Resolution No. 2005-62
Page 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of October, 2005.
Susan Gottlieb, Mayor
Attest: !�
ere • M. Soroka IvliC
Ci Clerk
Approved as to Fo d Legal Sufficiency:
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City Attorney
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