May 1, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
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Aventura
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200W.Country Club Drive
MAY 1, 2018 Aventura. Florida 33180
Following the 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 6:10 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 done at the Local Planning
Agency Meeting.
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After nomination by Commissioner Shelley and
unanimously approved, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi was elected Vice Mayor, for the
next six-month period.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• School Reports: The following provided updates on their schools: Rachel
Yavner (ACES), Chloe Freitas (Aventura Waterways), and Nathaniel Manor (Dr.
Michael M. Krop Senior High School).
6. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
Commissioner Shelley requested the removal of Item I, for discussion.
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Landman and passed unanimously
by roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• March 15, 2018 Commission Meeting
• March 15, 2018 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
• April 3, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting
• April 19, 2018 Commission Meeting
• April 19, 2018 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO APPROVE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD TO KROP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
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C. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $35,049 FOR
CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING, POLICE
EXPLORER PROGRAM AND LEADS ONLINE POWER PLUS
INVESTIGATIVE SYSTEM FROM THE POLICE STATE AND FEDERAL
FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
D. Resolution No. 2018-40 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DEBBIE
WASSERMAN SCHULTZ FOR OFFICE SPACE IN THE CITY OF AVENTURA
GOVERNMENT CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2018-41 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT TO
GARLAND/DBS INCORPORATED,FOR THE WATERPROOFING AND JOINT
SEALING FOR THE GOVERNMENT CENTER FOR THE INDIVIDUAL BID
PRICE CONTAINED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACT IN ATTACHED
EXHIBIT"B"; 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.
F. Resolution No. 2018-42 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
MARINER VILLAGE GARDEN 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.
G. Resolution No. 2018-43 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 ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD FOR A
TWO-YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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H. Resolution No. 2018-44 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL NOT PROCURE GOODS
OR SERVICES FROM, OR OTHERWISE CONTRACT WITH, A BUSINESS
WHICH ENGAGES IN THE BOYCOTT OF A PERSON OR ENTITY BASED ON
RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; REQUIRING
ANTI-BDS CLAUSE TO BE INCLUDED IN CITY SOLICITATIONS AND
CONTRACTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Removed for discussion:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING PROTOCOLS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE
CITY OF AVENTURA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THOSE
INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING POTENTIAL ANTI-SEMITIC
MOTIVATIONS FOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Resolution No. 2018-46 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2016 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Consent Agenda Item I: Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING PROTOCOLS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE
CITY OF AVENTURA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THOSE
INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING POTENTIAL ANTI-SEMITIC
MOTIVATIONS FOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Weinberg and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Mr. Wolpin explained the resolution. Police Chief Bryan Pegues spoke in favor of the
item.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no speakers, the
public comment was closed.
The motion for approval of the resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2018-45 was adopted.
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7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title and incorporated the staff report and
comments provided at the Local Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
SECTION 31-143 "RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS" OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTION 31-143(F)(3)B.,
MULTIFAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RMF4) DISTRICT, TO ADD
PUBLIC OR PRIVATE WATERWAYS AND DOCKS TO THE SUN SHADOW
EXEMPTION; 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 Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Vice Mayor Mezrahi.
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.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT," ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND
TRUST FUND," BY AMENDING SECTION 36-37 "TIME OF HIRE" TO PROVIDE
RULES ALLOWING OFFICERS HIRED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2000 AND
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 TO PURCHASE CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE CITY
OF AVENTURA POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE YEARS OF
SERVICE THAT THEY RENDERED TO THE CITY AS POLICE OFFICERS
PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE RETIREMENT PLAN; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL; 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 Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks.
Mrs. Grant 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 first reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote.
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9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
A. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR
THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE CITY
CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE
BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR
PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES;
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 Landman.
Mrs. Grant provided a summary review of the budget for the Aventura City of Excellence
School (ACES).
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. 2018-07 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
B. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017-05, WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR
THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017/2018 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30) BY REVISING THE 2017/2018 FISCAL YEAR
BUDGET DOCUMENT 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 Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Mrs. Grant explained the amendments to the ACES budget.
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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. 2018-08 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED AVENTURA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF
THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL;
PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS
AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Mezrahi and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mrs. Grant provided a summary review of the budget for the Aventura Charter High
School.
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. 2018-09 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017-08, WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED THE AVENTURA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30) BY REVISING THE 2017/2018
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET DOCUMENT 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 Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Vice Mayor Mezrahi.
Mrs. Grant explained the amendments to the Aventura Charter High School budget.
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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. 2018-10 was adopted.
10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. REPORTS:
Vice Mayor Mezrahi provided information on the first upcoming Aventura City Talks
program tentatively scheduled for September 20th at the library, with cyber safety as the
first topic as recommended by the Youth Advisory Board. She also reported on her
attendance at the eMerge Americas event.
Commissioner Weinberg also reported on his attendance at the eMerge Americas
event.
Commissioner Landman reporting on the upcoming movie night and commended City
staff and ACES students on the Arbor Day Event.
After a request by Mrs. Grant and consensus of the Commission, the June 21st
Commission Workshop Meeting time was changed to 10:00 a.m., due to an Aventura
Marketing Council meeting earlier that same morning.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Vanessa Cueto (17970 NE 31 Court, Aventura) and Marvin Taake (19801 E. Country
Club Drive, #106, Aventura).
The Commission briefly discussed addressing the short term rental issue at
condominiums.
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by
Vice Mayor Mezrahi, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at 6:55
p.m.
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Approved by the Commission on June 12, 2018.
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