January 8, 2019 Minutes - Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting
CITY COMMISSION
Aventura Government Center
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
19200 W. Country Club Drive
JANUARY 8, 2019
Aventura, Florida 33180
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:02 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Robert Shelley,
Commissioner Howard Weinberg, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, 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 Margot Joly.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS:
None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Employee Service Awards:
Mr. Wasson presented the following
employee with a recognition certificate and token of appreciation for the completion of
milestone years of services with the City: Kimberly Merchant (10 years).
School Reports:
The following provided updates on their schools:
Margot Joly(ACES), and Ariel Hartzy and Olivia Gottlieb(Krop High School).
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
Weinberg, seconded by Commissioner Narotsky, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved
as follows:
November 8, 2018 Commission Inauguration
November 13, 2018 Commission Regular Meeting
November 15, 2018 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2019-01
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 TOWN
OF GOLDEN 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.
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C. Resolution No. 2019-02
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 THE ATTACHED CHANGE
ORDER “A” FOR THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES WITH A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE WITH KAUFMAN
LYNN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE AVENTURA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL;
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.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures and Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all
those wishing to offer testimony for the items.
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
A. 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 INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
BAR/LOUNGE AREAS WITHIN INTERNATIONAL SMOKE RESTAURANT
LOCATED IN TENANT SPACE #946 OF THE AVENTURA MALL EXPANSION AT
19565 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
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 (MG-19501 Biscayne LLC,
doing business as International Smoke): Heidi Davis Knapik, Esq. – Gunster, Yoakley &
Stewart, P.A. (450 E. Las Olas Blvd. #1400, Fort Lauderdale, 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. 2019-03was adopted
.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF NE 210 STREET (MONTCLAIR
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WAY) BETWEEN BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND NE 30 AVENUE IN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF HALLANDALE PARK NO. 11,
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 27, PAGE 39 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
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 (Chabad House of North
Dade, Inc.): Alan S. Rosenthal, Esq. – Rosenthal Rosenthal Rasco, LLC (20900 N.E.
th
30 Avenue, #600, Aventura, 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. 2019-04was adopted
.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIMITED-SERVICE HOTEL IN COMBINATION WITH
A MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE RMF4,
MULTIFAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 31-143(F)(2A)F. OF THE CITY CODE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NE 185 STREET AND NE 28 COURT, WITH
MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 2785 NE 185 STREET, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Vice Mayor Dr. Marks.
Mrs. Carr addressed the Commission and entered the staff report into the record, which
recommended approval, subject to the conditions listed. She entered the request to
postpone the item into the record received from Brian Goldwyn, Esq. - Stevens &
Goldwyn, P.A. (2 South University Drive, #329, Plantation, FL) representing Terzetto
Master Association, Inc. and Terzetto Villas Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Granite Aventura LLC):
th
Neisen O. Kasdin, Esq. – Akerman, LLP (98 S.E. 7 Street, #1100, Miami, FL) and
John Kim, P.E. – Langan (110 E. Broward Blvd. #1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL).
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
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Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to those wishing to offer testimony not previously
sworn in.
The following members of the public provided comments: Galina Seleznev (Alaqua
Condominium - 3001 NE 185 Street, Aventura), Alex Alonso, Esq. - Stevens &
representing
Goldwyn, P.A. (2 South University Drive, #329, Plantation, FL) Terzetto
Master Association, Inc. and Terzetto Villas Homeowners’ Association, Inc., Erin Ferria
(Aventi Condominium - 2871 NE 185 Street, Aventura), and Yvonne Llauger Amato (the
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Atrium, 188 Street, Aventura).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Resolution
The motion for approval of the resolution passed (6-1), by roll call vote, and
No. 2019-05was adopted
.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND 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 Shelley.
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
Ordinance No. 2019-01 was adopted
roll call vote, and .
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Shelley welcomed Ron Wasson as the new City Manager.
Mayor Weisman invited all residents to go by the high school site, to see the progress of
the building.
Commissioner Mezrahi shared positive thoughts for 2019.
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Commissioner Landman reported on the Police Department's Women's Self-Defense
Course to be held in February.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Cindy Orlinsky (20051 N.E. 37 Court, Aventura) and Stacey Levy (1051 N.E. 93rd
Street, Miami Shores).
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
7:27 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M4dir ity Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on February 7, 2019.
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