January 9, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION
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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 Robert Shelley, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner
Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Howard Weinberg, City
Manager Susan L. Grant, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney David M.
Wolpin. Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi was absent. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Jayla Felix.
Mayor Weisman extended best wishes for the New Year and welcomed the new City
Manager, Susan Grant.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mrs. Grant along with Chief Pegues presented
Susan Courtney with a recognition certificate and token of appreciation for the
completion of 10 years of service with the City.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
Mr. Wolpin briefly explained the traffic control jurisdiction agreements.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Weinberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Shelley and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• November 7, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
• November 7, 2017 Commission Regular Meeting
• November 16, 2017 Commission Meeting
• November 16, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2018-01 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. 2018-02 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
AMEND THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED USERS FOR ALL BANK OF AMERICA
MERRILL LYNCH BANK ACCOUNTS AS SET FORTH ON CERTAIN BANK
FORMS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2018-03 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE THE UPDATE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA TITLE VI
PROGRAM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
OF 1964, AND AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION EVERY THREE (3) YEARS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Motion was approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $22,500 FOR A
PORTABLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL
FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
F. Resolution No. 2018-04 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 AVENTURA LAKES HOA 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.
G. Resolution No. 2018-05 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
BISCAYA III 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.
H. Resolution No. 2018-06 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
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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.
Resolution No. 2018-07 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
BONAVIDA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 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.
J. Resolution No. 2018-08 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
ELDORADO TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 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.
K. Resolution No. 2018-09 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
ENSENADA 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.
L. Resolution No. 2018-10 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
FLANCO 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.
M. Resolution No. 2018-11 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
LINCOLN POINTE L/CAL LLC AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA;
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
N. Resolution No. 2018-12 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
MYSTIC POINTE MASTER ASSOCIATION 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.
0. Resolution No. 2018-13 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
PARC CENTRAL AVENTURA SOUTH 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.
P. Resolution No. 2018-14 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
PARC CENTRAL EAST 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.
Q. Resolution No. 2018-15 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
POINT EAST CONDO 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.
R. Resolution No. 2018-16 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
POINT EAST CONDO CORP. THREE AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
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CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
S. Resolution No. 2018-17 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
PORTSVIEW AT THE WATERWAYS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 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.
T. Resolution No. 2018-18 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
PROMENADE AT AVENTURA APARTMENTS 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.
U. Resolution No. 2018-19 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
SOUTHVIEW AT AVENTURA CONDOMINIUM 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.
V. Resolution No. 2018-20 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
VENTURE AT AVENTURA MASTER ASSOCIATION 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.
W. Resolution No. 2018-21 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
VILLA DORADA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF
AVENTURA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
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NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
X. Resolution No. 2018-22 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
VILLAGE BY THE BAY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 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.
Y. Resolution No. 2018-23 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
WILLIAMS ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS 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.
Z. Resolution No. 2018-24 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. 18-
11-15-2, NE 188 STREET AND NE 190 STREET SEAWALL RESTORATION
IMPROVEMENTS TO JONES BENITEZ CORPORATION AT THE BID PRICE
OF $896,570.00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; 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.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CITY
CHARTER SECTION 2.03 "ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE" AT PARAGRAPH
(C) "LIMITATIONS ON LENGTHS OF SERVICE," TO ENABLE A TERM LIMITED
COMMISSIONER TO RUN FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR; PROVIDING REQUISITE
BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORATE; 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;
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PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CHARTER; 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 Landman.
Mr. Wolpin reviewed the ordinance.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
Mrs. Horvath reviewed the projected costs.
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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 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2016-13 WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2016/2017 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
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.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2018-01 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
B. 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 Commissioner
Dr. Marks and seconded by Commissioner Landman.
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Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2018-02 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Mayor Weisman requested that a student from ACES and Waterways provide a brief
report on school news and events at future meetings.
Several students from Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High (Mr. Hoover's class)
explained their assignment to attend a Commission Meeting.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Robert Burroughs (Miami).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Weinberg, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
6:23 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, , City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on February 6, 2018.
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