July 17, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes The CitAy of CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
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6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:00 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg, Commissioner Denise Landman,
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. Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks was absent. As a quorum was
determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Soroka and Chief Pegues presented
Officer William David (10 years), Detective Michael Leoncini (15 years), Sergeant
Charles Carlantone (20 years), Captain Karyn Brinson (20 years), and Arleen Llanes
(20 years) with recognition certificates and a token of appreciation for the completion of
milestone years of service with the City.
• Police Officer of the Year Award: Chief Pegues announced that Detective
Kenneth Sealy was selected as the Department's Police Officer of the Year and
highlighted his accomplishments.
• Police Civilian of the Year Award: Chief Pegues announced that Crime
Scene Technician Jeissy Martin was selected as the Police Civilian of the Year Award
and highlighted her accomplishments.
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
Landman, seconded by Commissioner Narotsky, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• June 7, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
• June 14, 2017 Commission Regular Meeting
• June 22, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2017-32 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS
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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. Resolution No. 2017-33 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 TOWN
OF BAY HARBOR ISLANDS 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. 2017-34 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 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. 2017-35 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF
EASEMENTS FROM AVENTURA LAND VENTURES, LLC TO THE CITY OF
AVENTURA TO ACCESS AND MAINTAIN ITS DRAINAGE SYSTEM ON THE
PARK SQUARE DEVELOPMENT SITE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS CONCERNING DEDICATION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDNG 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:
RESOLUTION—PUBLIC HEARING:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE SALE
AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT COCKTAIL LOUNGES WITHIN
HARRY'S PIZZERIA RESTAURANT TO BE ESTABLISHED IN TENANT SPACE#956
OF THE AVENTURA MALL EXPANSION AT 19501 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY
OF AVENTURA;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony.
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A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Weinberg 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.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the applicant (Harry's Pizzeria Ill, LLC
doing business as Harry's Pizzeria): Brian Adler, Esq. (Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price &
Axelrod LLP, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami).'
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2017-36 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin explained
the suggestion by the Commission at their recent workshop meeting to defer the next
two items, since the acquisition of the 2-acre parcel was not complete.
Mr. Wolpin 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.
A motion to defer the item until the September 5, 2017 Commission Meeting was
offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi, and 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
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
' Commissioner Shelley previously disclosed his business relationship with Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price&Axelrod
LLP.
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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 defer the item until the September 5, 2017 Commission Meeting was
offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed
unanimously, by roll call vote.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the following
Resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING IN PRINCIPLE, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL
REVISION AND AUTHORIZATION, THE CITY OF AVENTURA CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DOCUMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 TO 2021/22
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2017-37 was adopted.
10. REPORTS: Mayor Weisman reported on the County's SMART plan and the
various meetings she attended.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Robert Burroughs (Miami Shores).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
6:34 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M C, ty Clerk
Approved by the Commission on September 5, 2017.
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