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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 Eden Lapidot.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mrs. Grant and the respective department
directors presented the following with recognition certificates and tokens of appreciation
for the completion of milestone years of service with the City: Barry Glading (15 years)
and Jeissy Martin (10 years).
• School Reports: The following provided updates on their schools: Eden
Lapidot (ACES) and Chloe Freitas (Aventura Waterways).
• "State of the City" — Mayor Enid Weisman: Mayor Weisman presented
the State of the City for 2018, including projects, initiatives, and goals.
• Legislative Updates:
State Senator Daphne Campbell: Senator Campbell distributed and
reviewed her 2018 Legislative Update for District 38.
Senator Campbell, Representative Geller, and Mr. Book presented the Commission with
a Florida Senate Resolution recognizing Aventura for 23 years of incorporation.
State Representative Joseph Geller: Representative Geller provided
an update on the 2018 Legislative Session.
City Lobbyist Ronald L. Book: Mr. Book reviewed the 2018 Session
Final Report, as provided in the agenda.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
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A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Vice Mayor
Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Landman and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• March 6, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2018-34 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.
C. Resolution No. 2018-35 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-
02-28-2, CITY OF AVENTURA ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO
UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC OF FLORIDA, INC. AND HORSEPOWER
ELECTRIC, INC. AT THE INDIVIDUAL BID PRICES AS CONTAINED IN
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; 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.
D. Resolution No. 2018-36 as adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A RANKING OF PROPOSALS FOR RFP NO. 18-02-
13-2, CITY OF AVENTURA PROFESSIONAL TENNIS PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT AND COURT MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE FOR SAID SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND
EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures and read the following Resolution by title:
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-
171(b)(6) OF THE CITY CODE FOR REDUCED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES;
AND VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-171(d)(2) OF THE CITY CODE FOR
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REDUCED NUMBER OF LOADING SPACES; AND VARIANCE FROM SECTION
31-221(k)(2) OF THE CITY CODE FOR REDUCED WIDTH OF BUFFER STRIPS;
AND VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-221(k)(3) OF THE CITY CODE FOR
REDUCED SPACING OF PARKING LOT ISLANDS, ALL FOR THE AVENTURA
HIGH SCHOOL (AKA DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL) TO BE
LOCATED AT 3151 NE 213 STREET, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony for items A
and B.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Narotsky 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.
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. 2018-37 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A KOSHER LIQUOR PACKAGE STORE LOCATED IN
THE COMMERCIAL PLAZA TENANT SPACE AT SUITE A-1, 3565 NE 207
STREET, CITY OF AVENTURA, NOTWITHSTANDING THE SPACING AND
DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES REGULATED BY SECTION 4-2(a) AND SECTION 4-2(b) OF THE
CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Weinberg and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
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 (Foods of all Nations, doing
business as Sarah's Tent): Samuel A. Rubert Esq. (2645 Executive Park Drive, Suite
122, Weston, FL).
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
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The motion for approval of the resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2018-38 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Landman reported on the following upcoming City events: Taste of
Excellence (April 14) and Movie Night (April 21).
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
Vice Mayor Shelley, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at 8:09
p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, , City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on May 1, 2018.
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