November 1, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes The Cis of' CITY COMMISSION
7 i REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
Avent1raNOVEMBER 1, 2016 19200 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 6:26 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Denise Landman, Commissioner Teri Holzberg, Commissioner
Dr. Linda Marks, 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 Local
Planning Agency Meeting.
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After nomination by Commissioner Shelley,
seconded by Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved, Commissioner Marc
Narotsky was elected Vice Mayor, for the next six-month period.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• The Florida Police Chiefs Association Lifesaving Award Presented
to Aventura Police Sergeant Robert Myers: Chief Steven Steinberg introduced the
following: Bay Harbor Islands Police Chief Sean Hemingway (FPCA District #4
Director), Miami Shores Police Chief Kevin Lystad (FPCA 1st Vice President), and
Aventura Major Skip Washa (FPCA Awards Committee Member), who presented
Sergeant Robert Myers with the Lifesaving Award, on behalf of the Florida Police Chiefs
Association (FPCA).
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Soroka presented Lanorris Miller
(Community Services Department - 15 years), Julio Garcia (Facilities Manager - 10
years), and Police Chief Steven Steinberg (Police Department - 20 years), with
recognition certificates and a token of appreciation for the completion of milestone years
of service with the City.
• Recognizing the Service of City Commissioner Teri Holzberq: Mayor
Weisman and the Commission presented Commissioner Teri Holzberg with a key to the
City and a token of appreciation, in recognition of over nine years of service on the City
Commission and expressed their gratitude. Susan Gottlieb (former Mayor) and Michael
Stern (former Commissioner) also provided comments. Commissioner Holzberg
reviewed highlights of her time on the Commission and expressed her appreciation to
fellow Commission Members and staff.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
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A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• October 10, 2016 Commission Regular Meeting
• October 20, 2016 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2016-64 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. Motion was approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $44,500 FOR
BUILDOUT OF FLEET BAY/STORAGE ROOM AND CRIME PREVENTION
SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE FUNDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARING:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
A. 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)(5)A.,
COMMUNITY BUSINESS (B2) DISTRICT TO ALLOW INCREASED LOT
COVERAGE FOR SHOPPING CENTERS WITH MORE THAN 1,000,000 SQUARE
FEET OF GROSS LEASABLE AREA, WITH HEIGHT NOT GREATER THAN
FIVE STORIES AND THAT ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY TO
PROVIDE MAJOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Wolpin noted that the staff report and any comments provided at the Local Planning
Agency for the item would be included by reference.
A motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance on first reading was offered by
Commissioner Holzberg and seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Weisman
closed the public hearing.
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The motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading was unanimously passed, by roll
call vote.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
SECTION 31-144 "BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS" OF ARTICLE VII "USE
REGULATIONS" OF CHAPTER 31 "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF
THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-144(1) "MEDICAL OFFICE (MO)
DISTRICT" OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-144(0(1), "USES PERMITTED", BY AMENDING
SECTION 31-144(0(2), "CONDITIONAL USE" AND BY AMENDING SECTION 31-
144(0(3), "USES PROHIBITED"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Wolpin noted that the staff report and any comments provided at the Local Planning
Agency for the item would be included by reference.
A motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance on first reading was offered by
Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Vice Mayor Narotsky.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Weisman
closed the public hearing.
The motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading passed (6-1), by roll call vote, with
Commissioner Landman voting no.
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 to recommend adoption of the Ordinance on first reading was offered by
Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Vice Mayor Narotsky.
Mr. Soroka explained the Ordinance.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Weisman
closed the public hearing.
The motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading was unanimously passed, by roll
call vote.
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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)(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.
A motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance on second and final reading was
offered by Commissioner Holzberg and seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
The following provided comments: Stanley Price, Esq. (Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price &
Axelrod LLP 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami).
There being no additional comments, Mayor Weisman closed the public hearing.
The motion to approve the Ordinance on second reading was unanimously passed, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2016-14 was adopted.
9. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Proceeding a
request by Mr. Soroka, a motion to consider item 9D out of order was offered by
Commissioner Dr. Marks, seconded by Vice Mayor Narotsky, and unanimously passed
by roll call vote.
Mr. Wolpin incorporated the quasi-judicial procedure provisions into the record. Mrs.
Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the items.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO
SECTION 31-144(C)(2)n. OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE
PARKING GARAGE ON A LOT LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS (B2)
DISTRICT THAT IS DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO AN AUTOMOBILE PARKING
GARAGE IN A MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND THAT
DOES NOT MEET THE HEIGHT AND DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 31-144(c)(5)b. OF THE CITY CODE, FOR AN OFFICE AND RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT AT 2777 NE 185 STREET, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Holzberg.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record for the item, which recommended approval, subject to the
conditions as outlined in Section 3 of the Resolution.
Stanley Price, Esq. (Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP 1450 Brickell Avenue,
Suite 2300, Miami) provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Resolution was unanimously passed, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2016-68 was adopted.
It was the consensus of the Commission to consider item 9C out of order.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW LOT
COVERAGE OF 55.55% 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;
GRANTING VARIANCE APPROVAL TO ALLOW A LOT SIZE OF 1.36 ACRES
FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE (MO) DISTRICT WHERE A
MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 1.5 ACRES IS REQUIRED BY CODE, ALL FOR AN
OFFICE/HOTEL BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S
GREEN BULDING PROGRAM, LOCATED AT 2851 NE 213 STREET, CITY OF
AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Holzberg.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record for the item, which recommended approval, subject to the
conditions as outlined in Section 3 of the Resolution.
Michael Marrero, Esq. (Bercow Radell & Fernandez, 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 850,
Miami) provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
The following provided comments, after being sworn in: Ellen Elias (21224 Harbor
Way).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
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The motion to approve the Resolution was unanimously passed, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2016-67 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE FOR THE BAGEL COVE
RESTAURANT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19001 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD,
CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Holzberg and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record for the item, which recommended approval, subject to the
conditions as outlined in Section 1 of the Resolution.
No testimony was provided on behalf of the Applicant
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Resolution was unanimously passed (6-0) by roll call vote,
with Commissioner Shelley absent, and Resolution No. 2016-65 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA MODIFYING THE APPROVALS GRANTED THROUGH RESOLUTION
NO. 99-39 AS MODIFIED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2001-01 AND RESOLUTION NO.
2002-30 BY DELETING CONDITION NUMBER "7" IN RESOLUTION NO. 99-39
REQUIRING CONSTRUCTION OF 20 PARKING SPACES IN THE FLORIDA
EAST COAST RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY ON EAST DIXIE HIGHWAY, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20601 EAST DIXIE HIGHWAY, CITY OF AVENTURA;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Holzberg and
seconded by Vice Mayor Narotsky.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record for the item, which recommended approval.
Mark Goldstein, Esq. (1380 N.E. Miami Gardens Drive #205, Miami) provided testimony
on behalf of the Applicant.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
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The motion to approve the Resolution was unanimously passed (6-0) by roll call vote,
with Commissioner Shelley absent, and Resolution No. 2016-66 was adopted.
10. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
11. REPORTS:
Vice Mayor Narotsky reported on the upcoming Peace Park opening ceremony on
November 7th and the Veteran's Day ceremony on November 11th
Mayor Weisman reported on the attendance of over 3,000 people at the City's
Halloween Harvest event and the upcoming movie night on November 19th
Mr. Soroka reported on the City achieving the Silver Designation for Florida Green Local
Government, from the Florida Green Building Coalition, and recognized staff efforts and
the Commission's support.
Mayor Weisman announced the upcoming Commission Inauguration Ceremony, to be
held on November 10th at 7 p.m.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following provided comments: Gladys Mezrahi
(21150 Point Place), Ellen Elias (21224 Harbor Way), and Robert Burroughs.
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 Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Holzberg, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
7:44 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, alir ity Clerk
Approved by the Commission on January 10, 2017.
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