November 13, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
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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 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 led by David McKnight, who was
recognized by Mayor Weisman as the selected Principal for the Don Soffer Aventura
High School.
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After nomination by Commissioner Mezrahi,
seconded by Commissioner Landman and unanimously approved, Commissioner Dr.
Linda Marks was elected Vice Mayor, for the next six-month period.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Certificates of Special Recognition: Mayor Weisman presented
Certificates of Special Recognition to the Artists and Banco do Brasil Americas in
recognition of the donated "Aventura the City of Excellence" Art Exhibition, as individual
members of the Commission provided information on each artist.
• Employee Service Awards: Mrs. Carr recognized the following
employees not in attendance for the completion of milestone years of services with the
City: David West-Wiese (15 years) and Lori Fletcher (10 years).
• School Reports: The following provided updates on their schools: Oryn
Yehoshua (ACES), Katerina Bass (Aventura Waterways), and Ariel Hartzy and Olivia
Gottlieb (Krop High School).
Mayor Weisman recognized Miami-Dade County School Board Member Dr. Martin
Karp, who was in attendance. Dr. Karp noted that he looked forward to discussions with
the City regarding the referendum (#362 — increased property taxes for teacher raises
and school security) that passed on November 6, 2018 and its impacts on the schools.
6. 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 Commissioner Mezrahi, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2018
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• October 2, 2018 Commission Meeting
• October 2, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting
• October 18, 2018 Commission Meeting
• October 18, 2018 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2018-89 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. 2018-90 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DECLARING THE QUALIFYING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES
ELECTED TO THE MAYOR SEAT, COMMISSION SEAT 2, COMMISSION
SEAT 4, AND COMMISSION SEAT 6 WITHOUT NECESSITY FOR FURTHER
CONDUCT OF ELECTION PROCESS FOR THOSE SEATS,AS CERTIFIED BY
THE CITY CLERK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
REVIEW AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM.
E. Resolution No. 2018-91 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
AMEND THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED USERS FOR ALL BANK OF AMERICA
MERRILL LYNCH BANK ACCOUNTS AS SET FORTH ON CERTAIN BANK
FORMS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2018-92 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ESTABLISH THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED USERS FOR ALL TD BANK, N.A.
BANK ACCOUNTS AS SET FORTH ON CERTAIN BANK FORMS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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G. Resolution No. 2018-93 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE .STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF THE STATE
ATTORNEY FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TO
REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR THE COST OF STATE ATTORNEY
PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA CODE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2018-94 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC. FOR BUILDING INSPECTION
AND PLAN REVIEW PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Resolution No. 2018-95 adopted as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
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, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A PROJECT APPLICATION FOR AN
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES SECURITY GRANT FOR FUNDING OF
SCHOOL BUILDING SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE AVENTURA
CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. 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 PERMIT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIQUOR PACKAGE STORE AT 2952 AVENTURA
BOULEVARD, 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; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony for the item.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Weinberg and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Mrs. 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 (Publix Super Markets Inc.):
Peter Van Rens, Kimley-Horn and Associates (445 — 24th Street, Vero Beach, FL).
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. 2018-96 was adopted.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance by title:
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 Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mrs. Carr reviewed the ordinance, as detailed in the staff report.
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.
9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. REPORTS:
Commissioner Narotsky encouraged residents to contact the Miami-Dade County
School Board members to voice their concerns for the charter schools to also receive
the funding, as approved in the referendum (#362) on November 6, 2018.
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Commissioner Mezrahi congratulated staff on the success of the Founders Day event.
Vice Mayor Dr. Marks commended Joanne Carr for her service as the Interim City
Manager, discussed the full capacity for the new high school after the lottery, and
congratulated Commissioner Shelley on his upcoming marriage.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Crystal Andrew
(17890 W. Dixie Highway).
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
6:43 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M , City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on January 8, 2019.
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