September 6, 2016 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Cis o4' CITY COMMISSION
Y REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
Aventura
SEPTEMBER 6, 201619200 W. Country Club Drive
FOLLOWING THE LOCAL PLANNING Aventura, Florida 33180
AGENCY MEETING AT
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:11 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Denise Landman, Commissioner Teri Holzberg, 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. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was previously done at the First
Budget Hearing.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Soroka presented the following
employees with recognition certificates and a token of appreciation for the completion of
milestone years of service with the City: Richard Robinson (Police Communications —
15 years), Officer Ryunosuke Lino (Police Department — 10 years), and Gail Fishman
(Community Services Executive Assistant — 20 years).
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to remove Item H from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at a
Workshop Meeting was offered by Mayor Weisman, seconded by Commissioner
Shelley, and passed unanimously.
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Weinberg, seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and passed
unanimously by roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• July 12, 2016 Commission Regular Meeting
• July 21, 2016 Commission Regular Meeting
• July 21, 2016 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2016-52 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.
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C. Motion was approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $86,300 FOR
BALLISTIC SHIELDS, CHEMICAL AGENTS,MUNITIONS SAFE AND PLATE
CARRIERS FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
D. Resolution No. 2016-53 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 CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH 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.
E. Resolution No. 2016-54 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA
FLORIDA NAMING THE NEW PARK LOCATED AT 3200 N.E. 188TH STREET
PEACE PARK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2016-55 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AUTHORITY
FOR MANAGEMENT, PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR THE AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2016-56 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY
OF AVENTURA ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TWO-
YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Removed for placement on a Workshop Meeting Agenda:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA RE-ADOPTING CHAPTER 6.6 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY DIRECTIVES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, AS ATTACHED
HERETO, ENTITLED "INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND PARAMETERS" AS
THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC
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FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Resolution No. 2016-57 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. 16-
07-12-2,NE 191ST STREET ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO
II&R PAVING,INC.AT THE BID PRICE OF $711,962.55; 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.
J. Resolution No. 2016-58 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. 16-
06-24-3, PARKS & FACILITIES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO
BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, INC. AT THE BID PRICE OF
$398,509.75; 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 TILE APPROPRIATION AND
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
K. Motion was approved as follows:
A MOTION TO TABLE THE REQUEST OF GULFSTREAM PARK RACING
ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR EXTENSION OF THE APPROVALS GRANTED
THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2006-62 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF NE 213 STREET BETWEEN BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND
NE 34 AVENUE, CITY OF AVENTURA, FOR A PERIOD OF 60 DAYS AD
RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER
L. Motion was approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT
LETTER DATED AUGUST 24, 2016 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT
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M. Motion was approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
MOTION TO ACCEPT AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL OUT-
OF-FIELD WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM DATED AUGUST 19,2016
N. Motion was approved as follows:
A MOTION TO CHANGE THE OCTOBER COMMISSION MEETING DATE
FROM OCTOBER 5,2016 TO OCTOBER 6,2016
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCE - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION
31-144 "BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS" OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTION 31-144(c)(2) AND SECTION 31-144(c)(5)b.,
COMMUNITY BUSINESS (B2) DISTRICT, TO ADD A CONDITIONAL USE FOR
AUTOMOBILE PARKING GARAGES IN THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS (B2)
DISTRICT WHEN LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO AN AUTOMOBILE
PARKING GARAGE LOCATED IN A MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICT AND TO CLARIFY THE HEIGHT RESTRICTION IN THE B2 DISTRICT
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The staff report and comments provided at the Local Planning Agency Meeting were
incorporated into the record by reference.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Holzberg and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
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 HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION
31-144 "BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS" OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTION 31-144(C)(1), COMMUNITY BUSINESS
(B2) DISTRICT TO ADD AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE RETAIL SHOWROOM AS A
PERMITTED USE IN SHOPPING CENTERS WITH MORE THAN 1,000,000 SQUARE
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FEET OF GROSS LEASABLE AREA, WITH HEIGHT NOT GREATER THAN FIVE
STORIES; 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 Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Weinberg.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2016-11 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE MOTION TO FILL THE VACANCY IN CITY
COMMISSION SEAT 5 CREATED BY ENBAR COHEN'S RESIGNATION: Mayor
Weisman discussed the vacant Commission seat (Seat 5), due to the August 5th
resignation of Enbar Cohen.
A motion to appoint Dr. Linda Marks to Commission Seat 5, until the seat is filled after
the November Election, was offered by Mayor Weisman and seconded by
Commissioner Shelley.
Mr. Wolpin and the Commission discussed the requirements provided in the Charter for
filling a vacant seat on the Commission.
The motion to appoint Dr. Marks to Commission Seat 5 passed (5-1) by roll call vote,
with Commissioner Holzberg voting no.
Dr. Marks will be provided the Oath of Office at the September 15, 2016 Commission
Workshop Meeting.
11. REPORTS:
Vice Mayor Landman reported on the upcoming B-Cycle bicycle sharing program
groundbreaking on September 8th. Mayor Weisman reviewed the locations of the bicycle
stations.
Commissioner Weinberg reported on his vote on behalf of the City, at the Miami-Dade
County League of Cities meeting, in favor of the County amending its proposed
Workforce Housing Ordinance, to allow individual municipalities to opt out. Mr. Wolpin
reported on the work of Attorney Susan Trevarthen (Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Cole &
Bierman) for the League, on those proposed amendments, which would allow the City
to opt out and exempt itself from the County's program. The Workforce Housing
Ordinance will be discussed at the September Commission Workshop Meeting.
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Mayor Weisman reported on the recent meetings of the Northeast Dade Mayors and
their plans to work on common goals among the northeast municipalities including
sustainability and rising tides.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Joshua Mandall (Commissioner Seat 5 Candidate) and Robert Borroughs (Coral
Gables).
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Holzberg, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
6:43 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M Pity Clerk
Approved by the Commission on October 10, 2016.
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