February 6, 2018 Regular Commission Meeting City Manager
City Commission Susan L.Grant
Enid Weisman,Mayor
Robert Shelley,Vice Mayor Citi Clerk
Denise Landman,Commissioner - Elllisa L.Horvath,MMC
Dr.Linda Marks,Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi,Commissioner '. City Attorney
Marc Narotsky,Commissioner c, Weiss Scrota Hellfman
Howard Weinberg,Commissioner e� � Q�Qi� Cole&Bierman
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
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
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards
• School Reports
5. 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:
APPROVED • January 9, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting
• January 18, 2018 Commission Meeting
• January 18, 2018 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. 2018-25 THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF
ADOPTED AVENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR
as Resolution TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
ADOPTED CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE
as Resolution FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-WAY ON
No. 2018-27 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FROM THE OLETA RIVER BRIDGE NORTH TO THE
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD COUNTY LINE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT
ACTION 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,
FLORIDA ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE MIAMI-DADE
Action Taken: TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION'S ("TPO") TRANSIT
ADOPTED EXPANSION THROUGH THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT
as Resolution («SMART")PLAN; PRIORITIZING THE NORTHEAST CORRDIOR;URGING THE
No. 2018-28 TPO AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PURSUE CREATIVE FUNDING
SOLUTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE SMART PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. 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.
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
Action Taken: OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
APPROVED ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A 2.0 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE
on NORTH SIDE OF NE 213 STREET, WITH MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 3151 NE 213
First Reading STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A TO THIS
ORDINANCE, FROM MO, MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT TO CF, COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
APPROVED CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION," AT ARTICLE II, "DEPARTMENTS," AT
on SECTION 2-61 "CREATED," TO ADD THE PUBLIC WORKS AND
First Reading TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO THE LIST OF CITY DEPARTMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
Action Taken: THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CITY
ADOPTED CHARTER SECTION 2.03"ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE"AT PARAGRAPH
on Second (C) "LIMITATIONS ON LENGTHS OF SERVICE,"TO ENABLE A TERM LIMITED
Reading as COMMISSIONER TO RUN FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR; PROVIDING
Ordinance REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORATE;
No. 2018-03 CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY CHARTER TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,THE 28TH DAY OF AUGUST 2018,
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY-WIDE PRIMARY ELECTION BEING
HELD ON SAID DATE; PROVIDING NOTICE OF ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR
ELECTION PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CHARTER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
Action Taken: ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS BY THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT
ADOPTED NOT EXCEEDING$7,100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF
on Second THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Reading as WITHIN THE CITY, AND PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS;
Ordinance PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE
No. 2018-04 DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM BRANCH
BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY TO PURCHASE THE BONDS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE
ADOPTED ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS,SERIES 2018,OF THE CITY OF
as Resolution AVENTURA, FLORIDA, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
No. 2018-29 $7,100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF
CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN THE
CITY, AND PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AWARDING THE
SALE OF THE BONDS TO BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY;
PROVIDING FOR SECURITY FOR THE BONDS; DESIGNATING THE BONDS AS
QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 265(B)(3)(B) OF
THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; PROVIDING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS ANDAGREEVIENTSIN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS*
REGULAR COMMISSION WORKSHOP—FEBRUARY 22,2018 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM(5'H FLOOR)
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING—MARCH 6,2018 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBER
REGULAR COMMISSION WORKSHOP—MARCH 15,2018 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM(5'H 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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