November 16, 2017 Commission Meeting Minutes The City t�f CITY COMMISSION
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 9:01 a.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Robert Shelley, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner
Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Marc Narotsky,
Commissioner Howard Weinberg, 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. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE
HURRICANE IRMA LANDSCAPING ACTION PLAN AS CONTAINED IN THE
MEMORANDUM DATED NOVEMBER 6, 2017: Mr. Wolpin read the motion.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and seconded by
Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Soroka explained the item.
Landscape Architect Kathy O'Leary Richards (O'Leary Richards Design Associates)
reviewed the tree damage assessment and restoration plan for the City, in response to
the damage caused by Hurricane Irma.
No comments were provided from the public.
The Commission discussed using sustainable trees for replacement. Mr. Soroka
provided an estimated completion date of May 2018.
The motion for approval passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
3. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING TO FLORIDA
POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NON-EXCLUSIVE
ELECTRIC FRANCHISE, IMPOSING PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS RELATING
THERETO; PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY PAYMENT OF A FRANCHISE FEE TO THE
CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mr. Soroka explained the ordinance, which will provide for the City to receive a monthly
5.9% franchise fee effective 2020.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
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The following members of the public provided comments: Erika Koopman and Frida
Lapidot.
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The Commission recognized FPL for their efforts in restoring power after Hurricane
Irma.
The motion for approval of the ordinance on first reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote.
4. RESOLUTIONS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF THE STATE
ATTORNEY FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TO
REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR THE COST OF STATE ATTORNEY
PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA CODE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks.
Mr. Soroka reviewed the resolution.
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. 2017-68 was adopted.
As requested by Mr. Soroka and by consensus of the Commission, item C was taken
out of order.
Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING ADDENDUM TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH GULFSTREAM PARK RACING ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF VACANT PROPERTY CONSISTING OF TWO (2) ACRES
LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND WESTERLY OF WATERWAYS PARK ON N.E.
213 STREET("PROPERTY") FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING THE
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CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ADDENDUM TO THE PURCHASE AND
SALE AGREEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A", AND ANY FURTHER ADDENDUMS THERETO; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND OFFICIALS TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AS AMENDED BY
THE ADDENDUM, AND TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE ACQUISITION AND CLOSING OF THE PROPERTY;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mr. Soroka explained the addendum, which included the credit of funds to help cover
the costs to clean the site. He discussed the following additional items regarding the
property: easement for the drainage line, mitigating wetlands, closing estimated in 30
days, submittal of a remedial plan to DERM, cleaning the site to rectify environmental
issues, and construction anticipated to begin in April/May 2018.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments: Frida Lapidot (20953 NE 30
Court), Steven Weisman (3802 NE 207 Street), and Bonnie Lotterman (3640 Yacht
Club Drive).
There being no additional comments, the public hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2017-70 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND PGAL ARCHITECTS TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PLAN, DESIGN AND PERMIT THE CITY'S
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFQ NO. 17-07-24-2;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Weinberg and
seconded by Vice Mayor Shelley.
Mr. Soroka reviewed the agreement. He additionally discussed a proposal from the
Miami-Dade County School Board to lease the property from the City, fund the school,
partially fund the gym, and use the City's architect and construction companies. It was
explained that under the proposal the County would own the school and part of the gym
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and operate the school, while the City would retain naming rights and name the
principal.
The Commission discussed the proposal and reached consensus that they did not want
to lose control of the school.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
Mr. Soroka reviewed preliminary plans for the proposed school's site plan.
Architect Ian Nestler (PGAL President) responded to questions.
The motion for approval of the resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2017-69 was adopted.
The following additional items were discussed:
Mayor Weisman announced for the record that she was changing her vote to yes for the
ACES Charter Renewal Application item (October 19, 2017 Commission Meeting
Agenda: City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Board for the
Aventura City of Excellence School - Motion to Accept and Authorize City Manager to
File Aventura City of Excellence Charter Renewal Application with the Miami-Dade
County School Board).
Commissioner Dr. Marks reported on a recent conference she attended and provided
Mr. Soroka with the name of a professional who provides space planning for schools.
5. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
10:37 a.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC,'Clerk
Approved by the Commission on January 9, 2018.
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