May 2, 2017 Regular Commission MeetingCid Commission
Enid Weisman, Mayor
Marc Narotsky, Vice Mayor
Denise Landman, Commissioner
Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner
Robert Shenley, Commissioner
Howard Weinberg, Commissioner
Cid Manager
Eric M. Soroka, 1ICMA-CM
City Clerk
Ellllisa L. Horvath, MMC
Citi Attorney
Weiss Scrota Hellman
Cole & Bierman
CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
MAY 29 2017
Following the Local Planning Agency Meeting at
6:00 p.m.
RECAP Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Action Taken:
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Commissioner Howard Weinberg
ELECTED as Vice Mayor
4. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards
• Proclamation — Chief Steven Steinberg Day
• Proclamation — Porto Vita/Magen David Adorn Day
• "State of the City" — Mayor Weisman
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not
expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any member
of the Coinmission, that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. If the public
wishes to speak on a matter on the consent agenda they must inform the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.
They will be recognized to speak prior to the approval of the consent agenda.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Action Taken:
APPROVED • April 4, 2017 Commission Regular Meeting
• April 20, 2017 Commission Regular Meeting
• April 20, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. MOTION TO APPROVE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
Action Taken: AWARD TO KROP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
APPROVED
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C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 17 -03 -
ADOPTED 30-2, AVENTURA LED STREET LIGHT FIXTURE SUPPLIER TO WORLD
as Resolution ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. AT THE BID PRICE OF $958,000; AUTHORIZING
No. 2017-23 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.
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 17 -04 -
ADOPTED 05-2, NE 183" STREET SEAWALL RESTORATION TO KIEWIT
as Resolution INFRASTRUCTURE SOUTH CO. AT THE BID PRICE OF $1,043,660;
No. 2017-24 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.
7. ZONING HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Please be advised that
the following items on the Commission's agenda are quasi-judicial in nature. If you wish to object or comment upon any of these
items, please inform the Mayor when she requests public comments. An opportunity for persons to speak on each item will be
made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public testimony
and evidence, will be made under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-
examination. If you refuse either to be cross-examined or to be sworn, your testimony will be given its due weight. The general
public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of staff or
witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization.
Further details of the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk. None
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
Action Taken:
CHAPTER 31, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION
APPROVED
31-21, DEFINITIONS, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF OPEN SPACE; BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 31-144, BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS AND 31-145,
on
First Reading
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
SECTION 31-143(f), 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 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
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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.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
Action Taken: ATTACHED AVENTURA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191 FOR
APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 (JULY 1— JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE
on CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY
First Reading THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR
GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITYAND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
Action Taken: THE ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR
as Ordinance FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 (JULY 1—JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05
No. 2017-05 OF THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY
CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION;
PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
Action Taken: AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2016-08, WHICH
ADOPTED ORDINANCE ADOPTED A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND
as Ordinance CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
No. 2017-06 SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 (JULY 1— JUNE 30) BY REVISING
THE 2016/2017 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET DOCUMENT 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.
10. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
11. REPORTS
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None
14. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS*
COMMISSION WORKSHOP — MAY 18, 2017 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5TH FLOOR)
COMMISSION MEETING — JUNE 14, 2017 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBER
COMMISSION WORKSHOP — JUNE 22, 2017 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5TH FLOOR)
*Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check the City's website for the most current schedule.
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact
the Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more members of
the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may be in attendance and may participate at the meeting. Anyone wishing to
appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Agenda
items may be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W. Country Club
Drive, Aventura, Florida, 33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Clerk at
305-466-8901.
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