September 5, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION
Aventura
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura. Florida 33180
Following the 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 6:11 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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was done at the First Budget Hearing.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Youth Advisory Board Certificates of Appointment: Mayor Weisman
provided a brief synopsis on each member selected to serve on the Youth Advisory
Board, as Vice Mayor Weinberg and Commissioner Landman presented the Certificates
of Appointment.
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Soroka presented Carlos Fernandez (10
years) with a recognition certificate and a token of appreciation for the completion of a
milestone year of service with the City.
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
Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• July 10, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
• July 17, 2017 Commission Regular Meeting
• July 18, 2017 Commission Meeting
• July 18, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2017-41 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.
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C. Resolution No. 2017-42 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY
OF AVENTURA YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2017-43 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED TRAFFIC CONTROL JURISDICTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
BISCAYNE COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC. AND THE CITY OF
AVENTURA; 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. 2017-44 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AUTHORITY
FOR MANAGEMENT, PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR THE AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2017-45 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE GREEN MARKET TO BE HELD IN
FOUNDERS PARK FROM NOVEMBER 2017 - MARCH 2018; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO SEASTAR
EVENT CORPORATION, BASED ON THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2017-46 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-
08-14-2, CITY OF AVENTURA CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE
GOVERNMENT CENTER TO KELLY JANITORIAL SYSTEMS, 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
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ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2017-47 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-
08-14-3, CITY OF AVENTURA CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE
COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER, PARKS AND CULTURAL CENTER
TO KELLY JANITORIAL SYSTEMS, 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.
I. Resolution No. 2017-48 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRMS OF KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION,
INC. AND PGAL TO PERFORM DESIGN AND BUILD SERVICES RELATIVE
TO RFQ #17-07-24-2 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENTURA
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES; AUTHORIZING
NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALTERNATE FIRMS TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED
SERVICES SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SELECTED FIRMS BE
UNSUCCESSFUL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Resolution No. 2017-49 was adopted as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT
LETTER DATED AUGUST 30, 2017 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT
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6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 31, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY CREATING
SECTION 31-151 "USES PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS", OF
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ARTICLE VII "USE REGULATIONS" OF CHAPTER 31 "LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS", REGULATING PROHIBITED USES
GENERALLY AND SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITING MEDICAL
MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 30,"ENVIRONMENT," AT ARTICLE III,"STORMWATER," BY
CREATING SECTIONS 30-61 THROUGH 30-67, PROVIDING FOR AN
ENHANCED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND
SPECIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER REGULATIONS
CONCERNING SAID SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Weinberg and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Soroka reviewed the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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.
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A motion to defer the item until the October 3, 2017 Commission Meeting was offered
by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Shelley, 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
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 October 3, 2017 Commission Meeting was offered
by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed
unanimously, by roll call vote.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
10. REPORTS:
Mayor Weisman, Commissioner Landman, Commissioner Mezrahi, and Mr. Soroka
discussed various essential items related to pending Hurricane Irma.
Commissioner Landman invited residents to attend Peace Day on September 20, 2017
at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and also discussed the Green Market scheduled
to start in November.
On behalf of Attorney Matthew Mandel, Mr. Wolpin requested attorney client sessions
for the following cases to be scheduled:
1. 0328.094— WIPOA:
WILLIAMS ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS'ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL. V. CITY
OF AVENTURA, ETAL., Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Case No. 13-15004 CA
44, consolidated with ISLAND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. V.
TWO ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT CORP., ET AL., Case No. 13-35005 CA 44, as to
Count I Only
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2. 0328.107—Clarke:
DAVID L. CLARKE, ET AL. V. TWO ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT CORP., ET AL.,
Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Case No. 14-21513 CA 44
3. 0328.118—Clarke:
DARA CLARKE V. CHARLES PHELAN, ET AL., United States District Court Case
No. 1:16-cv-25217-RNS
4. 0328.119— Island Estates Homeowners Association:
ISLAND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. V. CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ET AL., Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Appellate
Division Case No. 17-123-AP, L.T. Case No. 2017-16
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were provided by members of the public
provided.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
6:39 p.m.
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Approved by the Commission on October 3, 2017.
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