September 4, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W.Country Club Drive
AventuraSEPTEMBER 4, 2018 Aventura, Florida 33180
6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:30 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, Interim City Manager Joanne Carr, 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 previously done at the First
Budget Hearing.
A moment of silence was observed in recognition of the passing of Dr. Michael Krop, as
well as Robert Burroughs.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamation: Mayor Weisman and Commissioner Landman presented
Jonathan Aizenstat with a proclamation designating September 4, 2018 as Jonathan
"Don Yoni" Aizenstat Day.
• Employee Service Awards: Ms. Carr presented the following employees
with recognition certificates and tokens of appreciation for the completion of milestone
years of services with the City: Captain Thomas Labombarda (20 years) and Officer
Elricco Barnes (20 years). The following not in attendance were also recognized: Officer
Glenn Kitchen (20 years), Antonio Tomei (20 years), and Raul Rodriguez (10 years).
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Shelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Mezrahi, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• July 10, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting
• July 19, 2018 Commission Meeting
• July 19, 2018 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2018-70 adopted as follows:
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
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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. 2018-71 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE)
PROGRAMS WITH THE FLORIDA GREEN FINANCE AUTHORITY, THE
FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT, THE FLORIDA PACE
FUNDING AGENCY, AND THE GREEN CORRIDOR PROPERTY
ASSESSMENT CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2018-72 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 THE CITY OF
HALLANDALE BEACH 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. 2018-73 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 THE CITY OF
SWEETWATER 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.
F. Resolution No. 2018-74 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 OFF-SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA
AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ALLOW FOR
REALIGNMENT AND SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS OF MIAMI GARDENS
DRIVE AT BISCAYNE BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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G. Resolution No. 2018-75 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A RANKING OF BANKS TO PROVIDE BANKING
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE FOR
SAID SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2018-76 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR IFB NO. 18-
08-09-2, CITY OF AVENTURA PARKS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES TO LUKES' LANDSCAPING, INC. 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.
I. Motion approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT
LETTER DATED AUGUST 29, 2018 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT
1.
J. Resolution No. 2018-77 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE ELECTION RESULTS OF THE
AUGUST 28, 2018 MUNICIPAL SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY-WIDE PRIMARY ELECTION BEING
HELD ON SAID DATE, AS CERTIFIED BY THE CANVASSING BOARD AND
ATTACHED HERETO; 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:
RESOLUTION/PUBLIC HEARING:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE SALE
AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT A COCKTAIL LOUNGE
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WITHIN 800 DEGREES PIZZERIA LOCATED IN SUITE C-3, 2956 AVENTURA
BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Ms. Carr addressed the Commission and entered the staff report into the record, which
recommended approval, subject to the conditions listed. She noted that since the report
was written, the Applicant had provided notification of a change in the fictitious name to
800° Woodfired Kitchen (previously 800 Degrees Pizzeria).
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Forty Three Enterprise
LLC, doing business as 800° Woodfired Kitchen): Joseph Geller, Esq. and James Rauh,
Esq. (Greenspoon Marder LLP, 200 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale)
and Udonis J. Haslem.
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. 2018-78 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title and incorporated the staff report and
comments provided at the July 10, 2018 Local Planning Agency Meeting and Regular
Commission Meeting into the record by reference:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
CITY OF AVENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING POLICY 2.1 OF
OBJECTIVE 2 OF THE LAND USE GOAL IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
TO AI)1) LIMITED SERVICE HOTEL IN COMBINATION WITH MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL USE TO THE LIST OF PERMITTED HOUSING STRUCTURES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; 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 (Granite Aventura LLC):
Neisen Kasdin, Esq. (Akerman LLP, 98 S.E. 7th Street #1100, Miami).
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
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The following members of the public provided comments: Yvonne Llauger Amato (the
Atrium, 188th Street, Aventura).
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. 2018-13 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title and incorporated the staff report and
comments provided at the July 10, 2018 Local Planning Agency Meeting and Regular
Commission Meeting into the record by reference:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 31, "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 31-21, DEFINITIONS, AND BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-143(F)(1) AND SECTION 31-143(F)(2A), MULTIFAMILY
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RMF4) DISTRICT, TO DEFINE AND ADD
LIMITED-SERVICE HOTEL USE IN COMBINATION WITH MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; 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 (Granite Aventura LLC):
Neisen Kasdin, Esq. (Akerman LLP, 98 S.E. 7th Street#1100, Miami).
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. 2018-14 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
C. 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.
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A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks 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 second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2018-15 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. 2017-10 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 for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
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. 2018-16 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Mayor Weisman reported on the enrollment application process for the high school,
which was scheduled to be available on the City's website on October 1, 2018.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Pedro Salas (3350 N.E. 192 Street, Aventura) and Melissa Jarquin (3131 N.E. 188th
Street, Aventura).
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
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
7:25 p.m.
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