February 6, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes CITY COMMISSION
The City of CITY
MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
Aventura FEBRUARY 6, 2018 19200 W Country Club Drive
Aventura. Florida 33180
FOLLOWING 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 6:05 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 Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Marc Narotsky,
Commissioner Howard Weinberg, City Manager Susan L. Grant, City Clerk Ellisa L.
Horvath, and City Attorney Matthew Mandel. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was previously done at the Local
Planning Agency Meeting.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mrs. Grant along with Chief Pegues
presented Mary Smith with a recognition certificate and token of appreciation for the
completion of 15 years of service with the City.
• School Reports: The following provided updates on their schools:
Carolina Wesley (ACES), Dylan Shaffman (Aventura Waterways), and Nathaniel Manor
(Krop High School).
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
Weinberg, seconded by Commissioner Landman and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• January 9, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting
• January 18, 2018 Commission Meeting
• January 18, 2018 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2018-25 as 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. 2018-26 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 COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-
YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2018-27 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WITHIN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-
WAY ON 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. Resolution No. 2018-28 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE MIAMI-DADE
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION'S ("TPO") TRANSIT
EXPANSION THROUGH THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT
("SMART") PLAN; PRIORITIZING THE NORTHEAST CORRDIOR; URGING
THE 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: Mr. Mandel
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures and read the following Ordinance by title:
ORDINANCE- FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
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, WITH MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 3151 NE
213 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.
Mrs. Grant reviewed the ordinance. The staff report and all testimony provided at the
Local Planning Agency meeting was incorporated into the record by reference.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
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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 first reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Mandel read the
following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION," AT ARTICLE II, "DEPARTMENTS," AT
SECTION 2-61 "CREATED," TO ADD THE PUBLIC WORKS AND
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO THE LIST OF CITY DEPARTMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mrs. Grant reviewed the ordinance.
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. Mandel read the following ordinance by title:
A. 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; 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 Commissioner Weinberg 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. 2018-03 was adopted.
Mr. Mandel read the following ordinance by title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS BY THE CITY IN AN
AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $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; PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION SETTING
FORTH THE 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.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner
Narotsky and seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mayor Weisman explained the ordinance.
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. 2018-04 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Mandel read the following resolution
by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2018, OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
$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 AND AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Grant reviewed the resolution.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Weinberg and
seconded by Vice Mayor Shelley.
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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 resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2018-29 was adopted.
10. REPORTS:
Community Services Advisory Board Chair Jonathan Evans provide a report on
upcoming events and activities in Aventura.
Mayor Weisman and Commissioner Weinberg provided reports on their attendance at
Miami-Dade County Days in Tallahassee.
Commissioner Landman reported on the City's new mobile-friendly web site.
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 Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
6:46 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath , City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on March 6, 2018.
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