March 7, 2017 - Commission Meeting Minutes Prh
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AREGULAR MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
19200 W.Country Club Drive
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6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor
Marc Narotsky at 6:00 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Vice
Mayor Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Denise Landman', Commissioner Dr. Linda
Marks, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Robert Shelley, Commissioner
Howard Weinberg, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City
Attorney David M. Wolpin. Mayor Enid Weisman was absent. As a quorum was
determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Paul Savage, Esq.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Mr.
Soroka removed item 5G from the Consent agenda and placed it under Zoning
Hearings: Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Vice Mayor Narotsky and Mr. Soroka
presented Dawn De-James (10 years), Sandra Marquez (10 years), Sergeant Jeffrey
Burns (20 years), Officer Mark Huffman (20 years), Officer Michael Giordano (20 years),
Officer Thomas Mundy (20 years), and Officer Charles Travis (20 years), with
recognition certificates and a token of appreciation for the completion of milestone years
of service with the City. Officer Troy Vezina (20 years) was also recognized, but was not
in attendance.
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
Dr. Marks, seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• February 9, 2017 Commission Regular Meeting
• February 16, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2017-12 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.
Commissioner Landman arrived after approval of the Consent Agenda items.
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C. Resolution No. 2017-13 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WITHIN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-
WAY ON BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FROM THE OLETA RIVER BRIDGE
NORTH TO THE MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD COUNTY LINE BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2017-14 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. 17-
02-27-2, NE 27TH AVENUE AND NE 28TH COURT ROAD RESURFACING
IMPROVEMENTS TO GENERAL ASPHALT COMPANY, INC. AT THE BID
PRICE OF $149,057.14; 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.
E. Resolution No. 2017-15 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. 17-
02-27-3, NE 30TH AVENUE AND NE 209TH STREET ROAD RESURFACING
IMPROVEMENTS TO CORAMARCA CORPORATION AT THE BID PRICE
OF $182,873.45; 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.
F. Motion was approved as follows:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 2016 AND THE LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2017 ATTACHED
HERETO AS ATTACHMENT A.
G. Moved to Zoning Hearings: Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING THE "PRIVE AT ISLAND ESTATES" PLAT,BEING A
REPLAT OF LAND BEING A PART OF TRACTS B AND C, TWO ISLANDS IN
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DUMFOUNDLING BAY, PLAT BOOK 141, PAGE 66 AS RECORDED IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER
WITH OTHER LANDS IN SECTIONS 2 AND 11, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH,
RANGE 42 EAST, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures and read the following Resolution by title:
RESOLUTIONS—PUBLIC HEARING:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING THE "PRIVE AT ISLAND ESTATES" PLAT, BEING A
REPLAT OF LAND BEING A PART OF TRACTS B AND C, TWO ISLANDS IN
DUMFOUNDLING BAY,PLAT BOOK 141, PAGE 66 AS RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH OTHER
LANDS IN SECTIONS 2 AND 11, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, 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 Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval. City Consulting Surveyor
Doug Davie (Craven Thompson) provided his report.
Stanley Price, Esq. (Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP, 1450 Brickell Avenue,
Suite 2300, Miami) provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Prive Developers,
LLC).
Vice Mayor Narotsky opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided testimony: Paul Savage, Esq. (Savage
Legal, 2121 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 900, Coral Gables) on behalf of Island Estates
Homeowners Association, Inc., and Dara Clarke.
There being no additional comments, the public hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed (5-1) by roll call vote, with
Commissioner Landman voting no, and Resolution No. 2017-16 was adopted.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman provided a report on pertinent County
issues also involving the City.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the
following ordinance by title:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA,AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.2016-13 WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A
BUDGET FOR THE 2016/2017 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE 2016/2017 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 Dr. Marks and seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Soroka reviewed the items included in the amendment.
Vice Mayor Narotsky opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading was 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 CREATING DIVISION 7
"YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD" OF ARTICLE III "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF
CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY BOARD AND PROVIDING
FOR ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance on second reading was offered by
Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Vice Mayor Narotsky opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Ordinance on second reading was passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2017-03 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING:
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Landman reported on the success of the Ride with Aventura Police
event, as well as the record breaking movie night. She reviewed the upcoming Aventura
events including movie night and the Arts, Crafts, & All That Jazz Festival.
Commissioner Dr. Marks congratulated the Aventura City of Excellence School on the
grant and launch for the One Million Men in the Making club.
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Michael Krop Senior High School representative Nathaniel Manor (SGA President — 11th
Grade) provided a report on news and events at the school.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Mezrahi, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
7:27 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, MI C, ' ity Clerk
Approved by the Commission on April 4, 2017.
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