March 6, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 'The City of CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
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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 6:01 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 David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by the Commission.
A moment of silence was observed for the recent mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman
High School in Parkland, Florida.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: After a
request by Mrs. Grant and unanimous consent by the Commission, Item 9A was moved
to the Consent Agenda.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mrs. Grant along with Chief Pegues
presented the following with recognition certificates and tokens of appreciation for the
completion of milestone years of service with the City: Yolanda McKnight (10 years),
Christian Peralta (10 years), Barbara Arocha (15 years), and Anna Howell (20 years).
Mayor Weisman recognized the Aventura Police Department recipients of the recent
Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) awards, as well as the nominees.
• School Reports: The following provided updates on their schools: Daniel
Yaari (ACES) and Dylan Shaffman (Aventura Waterways). A video created by ACES for
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School was viewed.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda (including Item 9A) was offered
by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Landman and passed
unanimously by roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• February 6, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting
• February 22, 2018 Commission Workshop Meeting
Aventura City Commission Meeting Minutes
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B. Resolution No. 2018-30 as 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-
02-14-2, CITY OF AVENTURA PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT TO THE
IRRIGATION GUY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL BID PRICE AS CONTAINED IN
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACT; 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.
C. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 2017 AND THE LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2018 ATTACHED
HERETO AS ATTACHMENT A.
9A. Resolution No. 2018-32 as adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL DONATION AND
NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
THE SOFFER FAMILY; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY'S CHARTER HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE NAMED AND DESIGNATED AS THE DON SOFFER
AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL; EXEMPTING THIS AGREEMENT FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 2000-39 CONCERNING THE GENERAL
GUIDELINES FOR NAMING OF CITY FACILITIES AND THE ACCEPTANCE
OF MONETARY DONATIONS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures and read the following Ordinance by title:
A. ORDINANCE - SECOND 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. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony for items A
and B.
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A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Weinberg.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval.
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. 2018-05 was adopted.
B. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by
title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO THE SIGN VARIANCE APPROVED
THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 98-42 FOR THE TARGET STORE AT 21265
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval, subject to the conditions
listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Target Corporation): Kim
Binkley Seyer — The Seyer Group (7321 Merchant Court, Sarasota, FL).
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. 2018-31 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin 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.
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A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
Mrs. Grant explained the Ordinance. .
The motion for approval of the ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2018-06 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: The following resolution was moved to
the Consent Agenda by Commission consensus earlier in the meeting:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL DONATION AND NAMING
RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE
SOFFER FAMILY; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY'S CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL TO
BE NAMED AND DESIGNATED AS THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH
SCHOOL; EXEMPTING THIS AGREEMENT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-39 CONCERNING THE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR
NAMING OF CITY FACILITIES AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF MONETARY
DONATIONS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, CALLING ON THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT, PRESIDENT DONALD
TRUMP, AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN
AMERICA AND HELP PREVENT FUTURE SHOOTINGS BY REQUIRING A
BACKGROUND CHECK FOR EVERY FIREARM SALE; SUPPORTING THE
PASSAGE OF A RED FLAG LAW; SUPPORTING RAISING THE AGE FOR
LEGAL PURCHASE OF FIREARMS, MAGAZINES AND AMMUNITION TO 21;
SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD KEEP
MILITARY-STYLE WEAPONS AND HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES AWAY
FROM OUR SCHOOLS; SUPPORTING THE FEBRUARY 20, 2018 LETTER FROM
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND THE
MIAMI-DADE STATE ATTORNEY REQUESTING ADDITIONAL STATE
FUNDING TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK
TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Vice Mayor Shelley.
Mrs. Grant reviewed the Resolution.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
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The following members of the public provided comments: Hans Salenzer (3300 NE 192
Street, Aventura), Victor Guzman (17970 NE 31 Court, Aventura), Vanessa Cueto
(17970 NE 31 Court, Aventura), Robert Burroughs (Miami), Shelly Kadosh (20301 NE
30 Avenue #116, Aventura), Lisbeth Arellano (2775 NE 187 Street #606, Aventura), and
David Blanchard (3300 NE 190 Street, Aventura).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
In response to the comments received, the Commission discussed assisting with police
presence at Aventura Waterways K-8 Center. Mrs. Grant will look into this issue and
provide follow up discussion for this item at the March Workshop Meeting. Parents were
encouraged to follow the legislative session in Tallahassee and to also speak to their
School Board Representative, Dr. Martin Karp.
The motion for approval of the resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2018-33 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin discussed the additional step taken by the City of Weston in authorizing the
filing of a lawsuit challenging State statute 790.33 that pre-empts municipal authority
over firearms. A proposed resolution was distributed and briefly reviewed, as well as
attorney fees for joining the lawsuit. It was the consensus of the Commission that the
item be placed on a Commission Meeting Agenda on March 15, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. for
discussion.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Mezrahi encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming Walk for
Parkland sponsored by the students at Krop High School. She also reported on her
attendance at the One Community One Goal Series on Education & Workforce
Development sponsored by the Miami-Dade Beacon Council.
Commissioner Landman recognized the Police Department for their presence at the
recent movie night and encouraged residents to attend future City events.
Commissioner Dr. Marks congratulated Mayor Weisman on her recent selection as an
honoree (Miami-Dade County Commission for Women — In the Company of Women
Awards).
Mayor Weisman reported on the following upcoming events in Aventura: Walk for
Parkland sponsored by the Krop Senior High PTSA students on March 11, 2018 and
Lauren's Kids 8th Annual Walk in My Shoes on March 19, 2018.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
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
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Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
7:17 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M Ity Clerk
Approved by the Commission on April 3, 2018.
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