June 12, 2018 Commision Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
REGULAR R MEETING MINUTES 19200 W Country Club Drive
JUNE 12, 2018 Aventura, Florida 33180
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 Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner
Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Robert Shelley,
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 Mayor Weisman.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Per the
request of Mrs. Grant and consensus of the Commission, item 5F was removed from
the Consent Agenda, to be scheduled for a future meeting.
Mr. Wolpin requested an attorney client session for the Williams Island Property Owners
Association, Inc., vs. City Of Aventura, et al, Circuit Court Case No. 13-15004, to be
scheduled if needed.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mrs. Grant presented Chief Pegues with
recognition certificates and tokens of appreciation for the following employees for the
completion of milestone years of services with the City: Jaime Chalem (10 years)
Malinda Daniels (15 years).
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda (A-E) was offered by
Commissioner Dr. Marks, seconded by Vice Mayor Mezrahi and passed unanimously
by roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
• May 1 , 2018 Commission Regular Meeting
• May 17, 2018 Commission Meeting
• May 17, 2018 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $6,480 FOR
PUBLIC SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER 1ST
FLOOR LOBBY FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE FUNDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
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C. Resolution No. 2018-51 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.
D. Resolution No. 2018-52 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED MUTUAL
AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND NORTH BAY
VILLAGE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; 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. 2018-53 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 2
FOR THE NE 1831' STREET SEAWALL RESTORATION PROJECT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY AND KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE; 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 CHANGE
ORDER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Removed from Agenda as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF SATISFACTION OF THE
CITY'S CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS FEES, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION
57.105, FLORIDA STATUTES, CONCERNING THE LITIGATION KNOWN AS
WILLIAMS ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., VS. CITY
OF AVENTURA, ET AL, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 13-15004, IN WHICH
LITIGATION THE CITY HAS PREVIOUSLY PREVAILED; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title and incorporated the staff report and
comments provided at the May 1, 2018 Local Planning Agency Meeting and Regular
Commission 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 Commissioner Landman.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (YCM Acquisitions LLC):
Jeffrey Bercow, Esq. (Bercow Radell & Fernandez, 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 850,
Miami, FL).
Joanne Carr, Community Development Director, provided information on the Code
change.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments: Barry Silverstein (Turnberry
Isles).
There being no additional 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. 2018-11 was adopted.
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 Weinberg and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
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Mrs. Grant explained the ordinance, with costs to be borne by the participating officers.
Chief Pegues spoke in favor of 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. 2018-12 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution
by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, JOINING THE SEAWALL COALITION; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Jim Cason, Seawall Coalition, provided information and encouraged discussion on sea
level rise and participation in the organization.
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. 2018-54 was adopted.
10. REPORTS:
Mayor Weisman reported on the following items: ACES kindergarten and 8th grade
graduation ceremonies, City recognition of ACES teachers for their years of service,
and breakfast provided to the ACES teachers on behalf of the Commission as
suggested by Commissioner Dr. Marks.
Commissioner Shelley announced that the groundbreaking for the City's high school,
scheduled to open in 2019, was held prior to the Commission Meeting.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Joel Allerhand (Hamptons West).
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 Shelley, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at 6:37
p.m.
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