July 19, 2018 Commission Meeting Minutes The City Of CITY COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES Aventura Government Center
Aventura19200 W.Country Club Drive
JULY 19, 2018 Aventura. Florida 33180
9:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 9:00 a.m. The following were present: Mayor Enid Weisman, Vice Mayor
Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Marc Narotsky,
Commissioner Robert Shelley', Commissioner Howard Weinberg, Interim City Manager
Joanne Carr, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney David M. Wolpin.
Commissioner Denise Landman was absent. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by
title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING IN PRINCIPLE, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL
REVISION AND AUTHORIZATION, THE CITY OF AVENTURA CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DOCUMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 TO
2022/23 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Mezrahi and seconded
by Commissioner Narotsky.
City Consultant Eric M. Soroka, CMCS Consulting Services LLC, reviewed the revised
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the fiscal period October 1, 2018 through
September 30, 2023, highlighting the following: Overview of Recommended Projects,
General Fund 5-Year Funding Plan, 2018/19 Capital Budget Highlights, and General
Fund — Fund Balance Projection September 30, 2018.
The following items were discussed in detail: keeping operating expenses within 3%-4%
to minimize the impact of any reduction in anticipated revenue for future years and not
utilizing General Fund reserves other than for supporting the proposed high school. The
Commission agreed to revisit the concept of dividing the dog park at the November
Workshop.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Resolution unanimously passed, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2018-64 was adopted.
3. ORDINANCES FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
Commissioner Shelley participated via telephone.
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A. 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. 2018-07, WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30) BY REVISING THE 2018/2019
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 to approve the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Mezrahi and seconded
by Commissioner Shelley.
Mr. Soroka reviewed the amendments as outlined in the memorandum for the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading unanimously passed, by roll call
vote.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017-10 WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2017/2018 FISCAL YEAR BY
REVISING THE 2017/2018 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET 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 to approve the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks.
Mr. Soroka reviewed the amendments as outlined in the memorandum for the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading unanimously passed, by roll call
vote.
4. OVERVIEW AND REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUDGET: Mr. Soroka reviewed the
highlights of the budget process for the upcoming year as outlined in the budget
message.
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Mr. Soroka reviewed the proposed 2018/2019 budget document, as follows:
A. GENERAL FUND: Revenues, General Government Departments
(including City Commission, Office of the City Manager, Legal, City Clerk's Office,
Finance, and Information Technology), Public Safety Department, Community
Development Department, Community Services Department, Public
Works/Transportation Departments, Arts & Cultural Center Department, Non-
Departmental, and Capital Outlay.
The following items were discussed by the Commission in detail: providing a breakdown
of the computer equipment, reviewing the concept of the Taste of Excellence Program
in the future if sponsors are received, providing the Community Services Advisory Board
with the task of finding sponsors for City events such as Taste of Excellence and the
Bike Sharing program.
A motion to approve the General Fund Budget was offered by Commissioner Weinberg,
seconded by Vice Mayor Mezrahi, and unanimously passed.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH TENTATIVE
MILLAGE RATE: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR THE
2018/2019 FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE
OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILLAGE
RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET; ANI) PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Mr. Soroka reviewed the Resolution, which established a millage rate for the 2018/2019
fiscal year of 1.7261 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value.
Mr. Soroka reviewed the proposed dates for the Budget Hearings as follows: first
budget hearing September 4, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. and second budget hearing September
12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Resolution unanimously passed, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2018-65 was adopted.
Mr. Soroka continued his review of the proposed 2018/2019 budget document, as
follows: (C) Police Education Fund, (D) Transportation and Street Maintenance Fund,
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(E) 911 Fund, (F) Debt Service Fund, (G) Capital Projects Fund, (H) Stormwater Utility
Fund, and (I) Police Off-Duty Services Fund.
A motion to approve the budgets for the funds listed as C-I was offered by
Commissioner Dr. Marks, seconded by Vice Mayor Mezrahi, and unanimously passed.
3. RESOLUTIONS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
A. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ACTING IN THEIR CAPACITY AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL, ADOPTING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD'S
STUDENTS ATTIRED FOR EDUCATION (SAFE) POLICY; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Vice Mayor Mezrahi.
Mr. Soroka reviewed the Resolution, which would allow the school to receive $10 per
student (approximately $10,200).
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Resolution unanimously passed, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2018-66 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
B. 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.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks.
Ms. Carr reviewed the Resolution.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
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The following members of the public provided comments: David Lederman (770 Pine
Island Drive, Miami).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Resolution unanimously passed, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2018-67 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN CMCS CONSULTING
SERVICES, LLC AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Mezrahi and seconded
by Commissioner Narotsky.
Commissioner Shelley reviewed the Resolution, to include the expansion of services
provided by Mr. Soroka.
The following items were amended in Section III by consensus of the Commission:
$5,000 monthly cost and time extension by mutual agreement.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Resolution, as amended, unanimously passed, by roll call
vote, and Resolution No. 2018-68 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
D. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ACTING IN THEIR CAPACITY AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL, ADOPTING A
MENTAL HEALTH PLAN FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL (ACES); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
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Mr. Soroka reviewed the Resolution adopting a Mental Health Plan for ACES, which
must be submitted by August 1, 2018 in order for the school to be eligible for State
funding.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion to approve the Resolution unanimously passed, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2018-69 was adopted.
4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Mezrahi, seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky, and unanimously passed; thereby, adjourning the meeting at
11:01 a.m.t_ ill
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M C ity Clerk
Approved by the Commission on September 4, 2018.
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