June 14, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION
Aventura REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
JUNE 14, 2017 19200 W.Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
FOLLOWING LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING AT
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:17 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg, Commissioner Denise Landman',
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Marc
Narotsky, Commissioner Robert Shelley, 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.
A moment of silence was recognized in observance of the recent shootings in
Washington, D.C.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was previously done at the Local
Planning Agency Meeting.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Mr.
Soroka explained a request to move items 7A and 7B out of order (before item 6) on the
agenda.
A motion to move items 7A and 7B out of order was offered by Commissioner Narotsky,
seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and passed by consensus.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
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
Shelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Weinberg, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• May 2, 2017 Commission Regular Meeting
• May 18, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2017-25 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 to the meeting at 6:22 p.m., during Mr. Wolpin's review of the quasi-judicial
procedures for items 7A, 7B,and 8A.
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C. Resolution No. 2017-26 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
NORTH MIAMI 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.
D. Resolution No. 2017-27 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF ACTIVE DESIGN MIAMI: DESIGN
AND POLICY STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES AS
DEVELOPED BY THE MIAMI CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
(MCAD); DIRECTING STAFF TO CONTINUE TO INCORPORATE ACTIVE
DESIGN STRATEGIES INTO PLANNING FUNCTIONS AS FEASIBLE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2017-28 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-
04-25-2, CITY OF AVENTURA MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR CITY
STREETS AND FACILITIES TO STONE CONCEPT MIAMI INC., METRO
EXPRESS INC., THE PAVING LADY, AND WEEKLEY ASPHALT PAVING
INC. AT THE INDIVIDUAL BID PRICES AS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED; 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. Resolution No. 2017-29 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-
05-04-2, CITY OF AVENTURA CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR AVENTURA
CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL TO UNITED SERVICES INC. FOR THE
INDIVIDUAL BID PRICE AS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED
CONTRACT; 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.
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The following items were taken out of order:
7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mayor Weisman announced that she would be recusing herself from voting on the next
two items (7A and 7B), since she is a member of the Board of Trustees for Aventura
Hospital & Medical Center, and left the room. 2 Vice Mayor Weinberg presided over the
meeting.
Mr. Wolpin reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures pertaining to items 7A, 7B, and 8A on
the agenda and read the following Resolution by title:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO
SECTION 31-144(1)(4)c. OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW A REDUCED
FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 39.9 FEET WHERE A MINIMUM 50 FOOT
FRONT YARD SETBACK IS REQUIRED, AND GRANTING APPROVAL
OF MODIFICATION OF VARIANCE TO SECTION 31-144(1)(4)d. OF THE
CITY CODE TO ALLOW OPEN SPACE OF 18.1% WHERE OPEN SPACE
OF 21.8% WAS APPROVED THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2016-20 AND
33% IS REQUIRED BY CODE, AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF
MODIFICATION OF VARIANCE TO SECTION 31-144(1)(4)d. TO ALLOW A
FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.56, WHERE A FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.38
WAS APPROVED THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2016-20 AND 1.28 IS
PERMITTED BY CODE; ALL FOR A THREE STORY EXPANSION TO
THE SOUTH TOWER OF THE AVENTURA HOSPITAL AT 20900
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on items 7A,
7B, and 8A.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval, subject to the conditions
listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the applicant (Miami Beach Healthcare
Group, Ltd. d/b/a Aventura Hospital and Medical Center): Alexander Tachmes, Esq.
(Shutts & Bowen, LLC, 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 4100, Miami), Adam Mayle, Director
Plant Operations (Aventura Hospital and Medical Center), and Luanne Ansaldo, Chief
Operating Officer (Aventura Hospital and Medical Center).
The Commission requested and the Applicant agreed to add the following conditions to
the Resolution: the simultaneous commencement of construction of the south tower
2 The Memorandum of Voting Conflict(Form 8B)for Mayor Weisman is attached to the minutes as required.
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(Item 7A) and the parking garage (Item 7B), as well as allowing the separate issuance
of a temporary certificate of occupancy or certificate of occupancy for each project,
based on the anticipated completion times of 18 months (south tower) and 12 months
(parking garage).
Vice Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
The following added conditions prepared by Mr. Wolpin will be included as part of the
conditions listed in the Resolution: A building permit for the 3 story, 60 bed addition to
the south tower shall not be issued by the City unless the applicant obtains, at the same
time as a building permit for the addition project, a building permit for the 5 story, 506
space parking garage on the north portion of the campus contemplated by Application
No. 02-VAR-17. A temporary certificate of occupancy or certificate of occupancy may
be issued separately for each project, based on the applicant's statement that the
construction of the addition is anticipated to be completed in 18 months and the
construction of the garage is anticipated to be completed in 12 months.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2017-30 was adopted, with the added conditions.
Mr. Wolpin reviewed the following Resolution by title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO
SECTION 31-144(f)(4)c. OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW A REDUCED
FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 23.5 FEET WHERE A MINIMUM 50 FOOT
FRONT YARD SETBACK IS REQUIRED, AND GRANTING APPROVAL
OF VARIANCE TO SECTION 31-144(f)(4)c. OF THE CITY CODE TO
ALLOW A REAR YARD SETBACK OF 10 FEET, WHERE A MINIMUM 25
FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK IS REQUIRED BY CODE; GRANTING
VARIANCE TO SECTION 31-172(c)(2) OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW A
DRIVEWAY SEPARATION OF 38.2 FEET, WHERE A MINIMUM
SEPARATION OF 150 FEET IS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE; AND
GRANTING VARIANCE TO SECTION 31-144(f)(4)d.3. OF THE CITY CODE
TO ALLOW LOT COVERAGE OF 45%, WHERE A MAXIMUM LOT
COVERAGE OF 40% IS PERMITTED BY CODE,ALL FOR A 5 STORY,506
PARKING GARAGE ON THE NORTH PORTION OF THE AVENTURA
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS FRONTING ON NE 211
STREET,CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval, subject to the conditions
listed in the Resolution.
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The following provided testimony on behalf of the applicant (Miami Beach Healthcare
Group, Ltd. d/b/a Aventura Hospital and Medical Center): Alexander Tachmes, Esq.
(Shutts & Bowen, LLC, 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 4100, Miami).
Vice Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided testimony, after Mrs. Horvath
administered the oath: Edie Rothstein (21121 East Dixie Highway).
There being no additional comments, the public hearing was closed.
The following added conditions prepared by Mr. Wolpin, as agreed to during Item 7A,
will be included as part of the conditions listed in the Resolution: A building permit for
the 5 story, 506 space parking garage shall not be issued by the City unless the
applicant obtains, at the same time as a building permit for the garage project, a
building permit for the 3 story, 60 bed addition to the south tower on the east portion of
the campus as contemplated by Application No. 01-VAR-17. A temporary certificate of
occupancy or certificate of occupancy may be issued separately for each project, based
on the applicant's statement that the construction of the garage is anticipated to be
completed in 12 months and the construction of the addition is anticipated to be
completed in 18 months.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2017-31 was adopted, with the added conditions.
Mayor Weisman returned to the meeting room and presided over the rest of the
meeting.
6. MOTION — PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the following and explained the
rules of decorum and procedures:
A MOTION TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY/ADMISSIONS POLICY FOR
PROPOSED AVENTURA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Wolpin explained the opinion regarding an email received from the Miami-Dade
County School Board, based on the State statute, requiring one lottery for all residents.
He agreed with the School Board's opinion and recommended that the City's policy
provide for a lottery with preference to all Aventura residents.
A motion to adopt an admissions policy for the proposed Aventura Charter High School
that would provide for a new lottery to be held which provides preference to all Aventura
residents was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Commissioner
Landman.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments: Richard D'Addario (3148 N.E.
212 Street, Aventura), Dr. Marilyn Frisch (3949 Cocoplum Circle, Coconut Creek),
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Isabella Koopman (Aventura student), Pacheva Corinne (3131 N.E. 188 Street,
Aventura), Rafael Caffarena (3340 N.E. 190 Street, Aventura), Juan Paramo (3158 N.E.
212 Terrace, Aventura), Marcia Weiser (3069 N.E. 183 Lane, Aventura), Adam
Goodman (outside Aventura), Rachel Friedland (21019 N.E. 38 Avenue, Aventura),
Zekiel Shar Shalom (20335 West Country Club Drive, Aventura), Frida Lapidot (20953
N.E. 30 Court, Aventura), Alejand Alvarez (3131 N.E. 188 Street, Aventura), Larisa
Gross (South Tower at the Pointe, Aventura), Ileana Silva (Aventura Lakes — 213
Street, Aventura), Ivy Ginsberg (3610 Yacht Club Drive, Aventura), Nathaniel Manor
(20225 N.E. 34 Court, Aventura), and Raquel Rothman (Aventura).
There being no additional comments, the public hearing was closed.
After discussion and recommendation by Mr. Soroka, Commissioner Shelley amended
the motion to add holding the lottery in October 2018.
The motion as amended passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: These items
were discussed earlier in the meeting.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARING:
Mr. Wolpin noted that the quasi-judicial procedures were invoked for this item and read
the following ordinance by title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A 2.0 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 213 STREET AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
IN EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS ORDINANCE, FROM B2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS
DISTRICT TO MO, MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The staff report and testimony provided at the Local Planning Agency meeting for the
item were included by reference.
A motion to adopt the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Ordinance was passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO
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CHAPTER 163, F.S., DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2006 MADE BETWEEN
GULFSTREAM PARK RACING ASSOCIATION INC. AS DEVELOPER AND THE
CITY OF AVENTURA TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FROM
JULY 7, 2017 TO JULY 7, 2024, TO REVISE EXHIBITS "A" AND "B" TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE RECONFIGURED
B2 DISTRICT AND MO DISTRICT PARCELS, TO ADD THE 2.0 ACRE
CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY AND TO AMEND THE VEHICULAR ACCESS
RESTRICTION TO AND FROM NE 213 STREET, ALL RELATING TO PARCELS
OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 213 STREET, EAST OF
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to adopt the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded
by Commissioner Landman.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval.
The following provided comments on behalf of the applicant (Gulfstream Park Racing
Association, Inc.): Edwin Stacker, Esq. (Mastriana & Christiansen, PA, 1500 N. Federal
Highway, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale).
Mr. Soroka explained the vehicular access schedule from N.E. 213 Street.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments: Ivy Ginsberg (3610 Yacht
Club Drive)3 and Frida Lapidot (20953 N.E. 30 Court, Aventura).
There being no additional comments, the public hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Ordinance was passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 31, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING
SECTION 31-21, DEFINITIONS,TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF OPEN SPACE;
BY AMENDING SECTIONS 31-144, BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS AND 31-145,
TOWN CENTER ZONING DISTRICTS, TO ADD ADOPTED AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 14, GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM FOR CONSISTENCY AND CROSS-
REFERENCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-143(d), MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (RMF3), AND SECTION 31-143(e),
MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (RMF3A), AND
s Ms.Ginsberg's testimony from the Local Planning Agency Meeting was incorporated into the record by reference.
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SECTION 31-143(1), MULTIFAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
(RMF4) AND SECTION 31-143(g), MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RMF3B) AND SECTION 31-144, BUSINESS ZONING
DISTRICTS, AND SECTION 31-145, TOWN CENTER ZONING DISTRICTS, TO
AMEND THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF ABOVE GROUND EMERGENCY FUEL
STORAGE TANKS; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-191, SIGN REGULATIONS
GENERALLY, TO ADD A NEW TEMPORARY SIGN AND TO DELETE MURALS;
BY AMENDING SECTION 31-221, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS, TO
UPDATE THE SECTION FOR CONSISTENCY WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
CODE; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-232, SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
TO CLARIFY APPLICABILITY OF THE SECTION AND TO ADD BICYCLE
STORAGE FACILITIES AS A REQUIRED DESIGN STANDARD; BY AMENDING
SECTION 31-233, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS, BY ADDING
REGULATION FOR MURALS; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-238, ACCESSORY
USES, TO AMEND REGULATIONS FOR AWNINGS AND CANOPIES AND ADD
REGULATIONS FOR PORTE-COCHERES AND SUN SHADE DEVICES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to adopt the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and seconded
by Commissioner Shelley.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Ordinance was passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2017-07 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED AVENTURA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF
THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL;
PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to adopt the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Ordinance was passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2017-08 was adopted.
10. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None
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11. REPORTS:
Michael Krop Senior High School representative Nathaniel Manor (SGA President Elect
— 12'h Grade) provided a report on news and events from the end of the school year.
Commissioner Landman reported on her plans to attend the NALEO (National
Association of Latino Elected Officials) Conference and will report on items upon her
return.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
• State Senator Daphne Campbell: Senator Campbell distributed and briefly
reviewed her 2017 Legislative Update for District 38.
• State Representative Joseph "Joe" Geller: Representative Geller provided
an update on the 2017 legislative session.
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
8:43 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC:, �'lity Clerk
Approved by the Commission on July 17, 2017. /
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FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME—FIRST NAME—MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION,AUTHORITY,OR COMMITTEE
Weisman, Enid City Commission of the City of Aventura
MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION,AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
19200 West Country Club Drive WHICH I SERVE ISA UNIT OF:
CITY COUNTY of crrY O COUNTY D OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
Aventura Miami-Dade NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
City of Aventura
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED MY POSITION IS
f June 14, 2017 — a( ELECTIVE U APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county,city,or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council,
commission, authority,or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of
interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before
completing and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on
a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained
(including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a
relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate.Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies(CRAs)under
Sec 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited
from voting in that capacity.
For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law,
mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A"business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business
enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder(where the shares of the corporation
are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).
ELECTED OFFICERS:
In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above,you must disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are
abstaining from voting;and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting,who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
• , , •
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise
participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision,
whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE
TAKEN:
• You must complete and file this form(before making any attempt to influence the decision)with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting,who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2)
CE FORM 8B-EFF. 1112013 PAGE 1
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f),FA.C.
APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)
• A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency
• The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING
• You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
• You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the
meeting.who must incorporate the form in the minutes.A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the
agency and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
l Enid Weisman hereby disclose that on June 14th 20 17
(a)A measure came or will come before my agency which(check one or more)
14 inured to my special private gain or loss.
inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate,
inured to the special gain or loss of my relative,
inured to the special gain or loss of by
whom I am retained. or
inured to the special gain or loss of which
is the parent subsidiary. or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me
(b)The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows
4k4According to Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code)
I am the Mayor of the City of Aventura and serve on the Board of Trustees of Aventura Hospital. a for-profit
hospital located within the city limits. The hospital board's functions are purely advisory and I receive no
compensation for serving on the board. At the June 14, 2017 City Commission meeting, there were two agenda
items (7a and 7b) affecting the Aventura hospital_ Although I have no voting conflict of interest under state law
due to the fact that I would have received no special private gain or loss if I had voted on these items. I abstained
from voting because my status as a hospital board member establishes a voting conflict of interest under the
Miami-Dade County Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance.
If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer,
who is also an attorney. may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way
as to provide the public with notice of the conflict.
( 1 ) 2 I ) /0^ `.
Date Filedi.nature
NOTICE UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A
CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED$10,000.
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Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7 010(1)(f) FA C