11-03-2015City Commission
Enid Weisman, Mayor
nbar Cohen, Commissioner
Teri II-lolzberg Commissioner
Denise Landman, Commissioner
Marc: \7aroitsky, Commissioner
Robert Slielley, Commissioner
Howard Weinberg„ Commissioner
City Manager
Erie: ll, Soroka„ ICIIA—CII
City Clerlk
EI isa E. Florvatli, llllC'
City Attomey
Weiss Serota Helfinan
Cole & Bierman
CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
6:00 P.M.
REGALAventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Action Taken:
Commissioner Robert Shelley
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR ELECTED as Vice Mayor
4. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Award
6. 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:
Action Taken:
APPROVED • October 6, 2015 Commission Regular Meeting
• October 15, 2015 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS
ADOPTED OF THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING
as Resolution THE MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
No. 2015-59 ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
Action Taken: AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
ADOPTED ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO CONVERT NE 29TH PLACE TO A PUBLIC
as Resolution STREET, INCLUDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS
No. 2015-60 FROM AVENTURA MALL VENTURE AND AVENTURA COUNTRY CLUB,
AND OTHER NECESSARY CONVEYANCES, EASEMENTS AND/OR
DEDICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH
THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF THE ROAD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ATTACHED
PTED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-212 FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN
as Resolut on SERVICES FOR THE NE 213' STREET AND NE 183" STREET SEAWALL
No. 2015-61 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA
AND CRAVEN THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ADOPTED ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-217 FOR PROFESSIONAL
as Resolution PLANNING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
No. 2015-62 CRAVEN THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRMS OF KIMLEY-HORNE AND
ADOPTED ASSOCIATES, INC., MARLIN ENGINEERING, INC., AND THE CORRADINO
as Resolution GROUP, INC. TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
No. 2015-63 SERVICES RELATIVE TO RFP NO. 16-10-05-2, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE
TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES WITH EACH FIRM;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND APPLY
ADOPTED FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT JUSTICE
as Resolution ASSISTANCE GRANT; TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND $4,718 IN
No. 2015-64 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 FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
H. MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $7,500 FOR
Action Taken: CRIME PREVENTION SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE
APPROVED FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
L A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE
ADOPTED CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
as Resolution EFFECTIVE DATE.
No. 2015-65
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J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR COMMISSION TRAVEL AND
ADOPTED EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL
as Resolution NECESSARY ACTION TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
No. 2015-66 FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
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.
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, APPROVING SIGN VARIANCE FOR CITY NATIONAL BANK ON
ADOPTED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2999 NE 191 STREET, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND
as Resolution PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
No. 2015-67
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, APPROVING SIGN VARIANCE FOR A DIRECTORY SIGN
ADOPTED MEASURING 208 SQUARE FEET, WHERE A DIRECTORY SIGN
as Resolution MEASURING A MAXIMUM OF 32 SQUARE FEET IS PERMITTED BY CITY
No. 2015-68 CODE, FOR THE 9 STORY OPTIMA OFFICE BULDING AT 21500 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
C.
Action Taken:
ADOPTED
as Resolution
No. 2015-69
D.
Action Taken:
ADOPTED
as Resolution
No. 2015-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW LOT
COVERAGE OF 55.24% FOR A MEDICAL OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE (MO) DISTRICT WHERE MAXIMUM
LOT COVERAGE OF 40% IS PERMITTED BY CODE AND TO ALLOW
FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 2.0 WHERE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO OF
1.50 IS PERMITTED BY CODE; FOR AN OFFICE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
TO BE CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S GREEN BUILDING
PROGRAM, LOCATED AT 21291 NE 28 AVENUE, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW A
BUILDING HEIGHT OF 12 STORIES AND 129'8"; WHERE A MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF 12 STORIES AND 120' IS PERMITTED BY CODE, FOR A
MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AT 2801 NE 213 STREET, CITY OF
AVENTURA IN THE MO, MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
Action Taken: AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2014-10 WHICH
APPROVED ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2014/2015 FISCAL YEAR BY
on REVISING THE 2014/2015 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL
First Reading 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; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Action Taken: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
APPROVED AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2015-04, WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
on BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR
First Reading FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30) BY REVISING THE 2015/2016
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;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Action Taken:
ADOPTED
on Second
Reading as
Ordinance
No. 2015-10
B.
Action Taken:
ADOPTED
on Second
Reading as
Ordinance
No. 2015-11
a
Action Taken:
ADOPTED
on Second
Reading as
Ordinance
No. 2015-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF
THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-371 "LOBBYISTS" OF ARTICLE VI. "LOBBYING ACTIVITIES"
TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ETHICS CODE BY
ELIMINATING THE LOBBYIST EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FILING
REQUIREMENT FOR LOBBYISTS THAT HAVE MADE NO LOBBYING
EXPENDITURE DURING A GIVEN REPORTING PERIOD AND
ELIMINATING THE PAYMENT OF LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FEES BY
PRINCIPALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE
AMOUNT FOR THE MAYOR AND INDIVIDUAL COMMISSIONERS AS
PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 2.06 OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CHARTER,
FROM $6,059 TO $8,059 PER YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE
CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 18 `BUSINESS REGULATIONS,
TAXES AND PERMITS", BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV "POLICE COST
RECOVERY"; AT SECTION 18-80 "RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR FAILURE OF
RESPONSIBLE PERSON TO APPEAR ON BEHALF OF BUSINESS"; TO
AUTHORIZE IMPOSITION OF A MINIMUM SERVICE FEE IN LIEU OF THE
RECOVERY OF ALL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY POLICE
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DEPARTMENT UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A CRIMINAL
PROSECUTION IS ABANDONED, DISMISSED OR FAILS AS A DIRECT
RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON TO APPEAR IN
LAW ENFORCEMENT OR COURT PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE
OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
FOR PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. RESOLUTIONS —PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
11. REPORTS
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None
14. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS*
COMMISSION MEETING AND WORKSHOP — NOVEMBER 19, 2015 AT 10 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5'H FLOOR)
COMMISSION MEETING — JANUARY 5, 2016 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBER
COMMISSION WORKSHOP — JANUARY 21, 2016 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5'H FLOOR)
*Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check the City's website for the most current schedule.
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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.