November 7, 2017 Commission Meeting City Manager
City Commission Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM
Enid Weisman,Mayor
Howard Weinberg,Vice Mayor Citi Clerk
Denise Landman,Commissioner — i Elllisa L.Horvath,MMC
Dr.Linda Marks,Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi,Commissioner '. City Attorney
Marc Narotsky,Commissioner , G_ Weiss Scrota Helfman
Robert Shelley,Commissioner e� � ��QiCole&Bierman
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
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 Robert Shelley
ELECTED as Vice Mayor
4. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamation
• Employee Service Awards
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 Commission, 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: • October 3, 2017 Commission Regular Meeting
APPROVED
• October 12, 2017 Commission Meeting
• October 19, 2017 Commission Meeting
• October 19, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF
ADOPTED THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE
as Resolution MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
No. 2017-53 THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA
ADOPTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY'S GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, WITH
as Resolution ALL APPLICABLE INSURANCE PREMIUMS TO BE PAID SOLELY BY THOSE
No. 2017-54 ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO PARTICIPATE; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
ADOPTED TRAFFIC CONTROL JURISDICTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TERRACES
as Resolution NORTH AT TURNBERRY AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA; AUTHORIZING THE
No. 2017-55 CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
ADOPTED TRAFFIC CONTROL JURISDICTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TURNBERRY
as Resolution ISLE MASTER ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA; AUTHORIZING
No. 2017-56 THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ADOPTED ATTACHED TRAFFIC CONTROL JURISDICTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
as Resolution THE LANDMARK CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. AND THE CITY
No. 2017-57 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.
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
ADOPTED POLICE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
as Resolution AVENTURA MALL VENTURE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
No. 2017-58 ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ADOPTED EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED AMENDMENT NO.
as Resolution 6 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2008 BY
No. 2017-59 AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND AMERICAN TRAFFIC
SOLUTIONS, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, DECLARING EXEMPTION FROM ARTICLE XIIA OF CHAPTER 33,
ADOPTED WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF THE MIAMI-DADE
as Resolution COUNTY CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ADOPTED EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-246 FOR
as Resolution PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF YACHT CLUB
No. 2017-61 DRIVE MILLING AND RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN THOMPSON&ASSOCIATES FOR THE
AMOUNT OF$74,210;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, AWARDING AND LETTING A TOWING CONTRACT TO PRESTIGE
ADOPTED AUTO TRANSPORT TOWING & RECOVERY, INC. AND A BACKUP TOWING
as Resolution CONTRACT TO DOWNTOWN TOWING COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
No. 2017-62 MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
L. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT TO GARLAND/DBS
ADOPTED INCORPORATED, FOR THE RE-ROOFING FOR THE ELEMENTARY WING OF
as Resolution THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE INDIVIDUAL BID
No. 2017-63 PRICE CONTAINED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACT IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT
"B"; 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. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
APPROVED FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2016-13 WHICH ORDINANCE
on ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2016/2017 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
First Reading 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.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
Action Taken: CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT," ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND
ADOPTED TRUST FUND," IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHANGES CONTAINED IN THE
on Second COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
Reading as DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD
Ordinance OCTOBER 1,2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,2019;BY AMENDING SECTION
No. 2017-13 36-22 "DEFINITIONS"; BY AMENDING SECTION 36-26 "SERVICE
RETIREMENT BENEFIT"TO REVISE RETIREMENT CRITERIA;BY ADDING
SECTION 36-35 "DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM"; BY
ADDING SECTION 36-38 "DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN"; BY ADDING
SECTION 36-39 "USE OF PREMIUM TAX REVENUES"; PROVIDING FOR
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REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION
IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. The quasi-judicial procedures shall be invoked for this item:
Action Taken: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,AMENDING THE
ADOPTED OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
on Second ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A 2.0 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON
Reading as THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 213 STREET AS MORE PARTICULARLY
Ordinance DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT"A"TO THIS ORDINANCE,FROM B2,COMMUNITY
No. 2017-14 BUSINESS DISTRICT TO MO, MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. The quasi-judicial procedures shall be invoked for this item.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,FLORIDA,APPROVING AN
Action Taken: AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO
ADOPTED CHAPTER 163, F.S., DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2006 MADE BETWEEN
on Second GULFSTREAM PARK RACING ASSOCIATION INC. AS DEVELOPER AND
Reading as THE CITY OF AVENTURA TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
Ordinance FROM JULY 7,2017 TO JULY 7,2024,TO REVISE EXHIBITS"A"AND`B"TO
No. 2017-15 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.
9. 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.
RESOLUTIONS—PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA,APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE FOR THE TOTAL WINE&MORE
ADOPTED LIQUOR PACKAGE STORE ON THE COMMERCIAL PLAZA TENANT SPACE
as Resolution AT 19925 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR
No. 2017-64 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-62 BY EXTENDING THE
ADOPTED TIME TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT FOR 7 YEARS; BY REVISING THE
as Resolution LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE
No. 2017-65 APPROVAL TO DELETE A 2 ACRE PARCEL CONVEYED TO THE CITY AND
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TO INCLUDE A 2 ACRE PARCEL REZONED BY SEPARATE ORDINANCE;BY
DELETING REFERENCE TO SPECIFIC SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS; AND
BY RECONFIRMING THE APPROVAL OF A PARCEL SIZE OF 13.715 ACRES,
RECONFIRMING THE APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL USES WITH A
MAXIMUM DENSITY OF 35 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE,OR A MAXIMUM
OF 480 UNITS, AND RECONFIRMING APPROVAL OF INCREASED HEIGHT
WITH A MAXIMUM OF 25 STORIES OR 259 FEET; ALL FOR A PARCEL OF
LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 213 STREET BETWEEN BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD AND NE 34 AVENUE, CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
ADOPTED TO EXECUTE A MODIFICATION OF A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS
as Resolution IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE AND TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF A
No. 2017-66 DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT IN THE FORMS ATTACHED
TO THIS RESOLUTION, CONCERNING PROPERTY OWNED BY
GULFSTREAM PARK RACING ASSOCIATION INC., LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF NE 213 STREET, CITY OF AVENTURA, MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY,FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. RESOLUTIONS:
Action Taken: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
ADOPTED FLORIDA, APPOINTING SUSAN L. GRANT TO SERVE AS THE NEXT CITY
as Resolution MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA;APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT
No. 2017-67 AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUSAN L. GRANT AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE ATTACHED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
11. REPORTS
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None
14. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS*
COMMISSION MEETING—NOVEMBER 16,2017 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM(5'H FLOOR)
REGULAR COMMISSION WORKSHOP—NOVEMBER 16,2017 FOLLOWING 9 AM MEETING
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM(5'H FLOOR)
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING—JANUARY 9,2018 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBER
REGULAR COMMISSION WORKSHOP—JANUARY 18,2018 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM(5'H FLOOR)
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*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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