April 5, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
Aventut,a 19200 W.Country Club Drive
APRIL 5, 2016 Aventura,Florida 33180
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:00 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor
Weisman, Vice Mayor Robert Shelley, Commissioner Enbar Cohen, Commissioner Teri
Holzberg, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Marc Narotsky,
Commissioner Howard Weinberg, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Ellisa L.
Horvath, and City Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Howard Weiner.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• "State of the "City" — Mayor Weisman: Mayor Weisman presented the
State of the City for 2016, including projects, initiatives, and goals.
5. 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 Commissioner
Weinberg, seconded by Commissioner Holzberg, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• March 1, 2016 Commission Regular Meeting
• March 17, 2016 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2016-21 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 FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2016-22 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 THE TOWN
OF MEDLEY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE
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CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2016-23 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA
AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATING TO USE OF THE
AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AFIS);
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2016-24 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
REVISED ICMA 401 PLAN ADOPTION AGREEMENTS AND TRANSMIT
SAME TO THE ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC INPUT: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by
title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION OF AN IPREP HIGH SCHOOL FOR 500 STUDENTS ON
VACANT LANDS ON THE GROUNDS OF HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE
SCHOOL IN NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; URGING THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD TO CONSTRUCT
PERMANENT CLASSROOMS FOR THE MAST ACADEMY AT FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN NORTH MIAMI; PROVIDING FOR
DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDING IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Weinberg and
seconded by Vice Mayor Shelley.
Mayor Weisman explained the Resolution.
Dr. Matthew Welker, Principal — MAST Academy @ FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
presented a video on the MAST Academy.
Dr. Martin Karp, Miami-Dade County School Board Member (District 3), provided
comments.
Mr. Wolpin explained the process for public input and the meeting rules of decorum.
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Mayor Weisman recognized the students in attendance and opened the item for public
input.
The following members of the public provided comments:
Marc Hurwitz (1925 N.E. 213 Terrace, Miami - President of the Sky Lake—Highland
Lakes Area Homeowners Association), Howard Weiner (21252 N.E. 18 Place, Miami -
Sky Lake—Highland Lakes Area Homeowners Association Board of Directors Member
and Chair of the Krop iPrep Annex at HOMS Committee), Ellen Elias (21224 Harbor
Way, Aventura), Susan Fried (1875 N.E. 197 Terrace, North Miami Beach), Sharon
Gayoso (20355 NE 22 Place, Highland Lakes), Reyna Behar (19930 NE 22 Court,
Miami), Riley Elias Bruchette (21224 Harbor Way #232, Aventura), Jacci Seskin (1921
NE 188 Street, North Miami Beach), Melba Leiman (3350 NE 192 Street #5B,
Aventura), Steve Marcus (20411 NE 22nd Place, Highland Lakes), Jay Gayoso (20355
NE 22 Place, Highland Lakes), Jacob Singer (student at Krop High School), Charles
Safdie (2341 N.E. 193 Street, Miami - Councilman with the Miami-Dade County
Community Council Area 2), Jeffrey Mazor (21200 N.E. 19th Avenue, Highland
Gardens), Sima Lambert (Aventura), Corbin Bolies (20381 N.E. 30th Avenue #112,
Aventura), Nicolas Chmielewski (Editor of the Krop High School Lighting Strike
Newspaper), Marina Blachman (Aventura), Rachel Friedland (21019 NE 38 Avenue,
Aventura), and Frida Lapidot (20953 N.E. 30th Court, Aventura).
Mayor Weisman closed the item for public input.
The Commission provided comments individually.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed (6-1), by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2016-25 was adopted.
Dr. Karp provided additional comments.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
CITY CHARTER SECTION 7.06 "CHARTER REVISION", REVISING
CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION TIMING PROCEDURES APPLICABLE
TO THE PERIODIC CHARTER REVIEW PROCESS; PROVIDING REQUISITE
BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORATE; CALLING
A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY
CHARTER TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2016,
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION BEING HELD ON SAID
DATE; PROVIDING NOTICE OF ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION
PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CHARTER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Cohen.
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Mr. Soroka explained the Ordinance.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
ARTICLE VIII., SECTION 31-171, "OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND
DRIVEWAY STANDARDS", OF CHAPTER 31 "LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 31-
171(a)(6)d. TO ADD MINIMUM WIDTHS FOR ONE-WAY AND TWO-WAY
DRIVE AISLES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Holzberg and
seconded by Vice Mayor Shelley.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
Mr. Soroka explained the Ordinance.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second and final reading passed
unanimously, by roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2016-04 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 14, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS", ARTICLE VI.,
"GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM" TO ADD CLARIFICATION TO SECTION
14-115, INCENTIVES AND BONUSES; AGREEMENT AND BOND
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
Mr. Soroka explained the Ordinance.
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The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second and final reading passed
unanimously, by roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2016-05 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2015-09 WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2015/2016 FISCAL YEAR BY
REVISING THE 2015/2016 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; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Holzberg and
seconded by Commissioner Cohen.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second and final reading passed
unanimously, by roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2016-06 was adopted.
9. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures and read the following Resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION
31-144(c)(2) 1. AND m.OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW LOT COVERAGE OF 42.23%
WHERE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE OF 40% IS PERMITTED BY CODE AND TO
ALLOW FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.93 WHERE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO
OF 1.61 IS PERMITTED BY CODE, BOTH FOR A HOTEL DEVELOPMENT IN THE
COMMUNITY BUSINESS (B2) DISTRICT, TO BE CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO
THE CITY'S GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM, LOCATED AT 2875 NE 191 STREET,
CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Weinberg.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval, subject to the conditions
specified in Section 2 of the resolution.
Members of the Commission provided comments.
Larry Abbo, Manager - Turnberry Plaza Ltd. (4651 Sheridan Street, Suite 480,
Hollywood, FL) provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant.
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Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2016-26 was adopted.
10. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
11. REPORTS:
Commissioner Landman reminded residents of the April 12, 2016 Aventura Special
Election via mail ballot, regarding proposed Charter revision amendments.
Mayor Weisman discussed the upcoming Earth/Arbor Day celebration on April 29, 2016.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Ellen Elias (21224 Harbor Way, Aventura) and Eli Gorin (1910 211 Terrace, Highland
Gardens - Sky Lake—Highland Lakes Area Homeowners Association Board of Directors
Member).
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Cohen, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
8:18 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M , ity Clerk
Approved by the Commission on May 3, 2016.
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