February 7, 2019 Minutes - Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W.Country Club Drive
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y entura FEBRUARY 7, 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 6:00 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 Eli Borojovich.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• School Reports: The following provided updates on their schools: Eli
Borojovich (ACES), Katrina Bass (Aventura Waterways) and Ariel Hartzy and Ally
Ratner (Krop High School).
Mayor Weisman recognized the following members of the Youth Advisory Board in
attendance: Carolina Wesley (Aventura), Chloe Freitas (Aventura), and Valentina
Baredes (Aventura), who provided comments.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
Commissioner Narotsky requested that Item H on the Consent Agenda be removed.
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Landman, seconded by Commissioner Weinberg, and passed
unanimously by roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• January 8, 2019 Commission Regular Meeting
• January 17, 2019 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2019-06 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.
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C. Resolution No. 2019-07 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS
TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY
BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
D. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $57,869 FOR
STATIC LICENSE PLATE READERS FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL
FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
E. Resolution No. 2019-08 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
CORAL GABLES 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. 2019-09 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WITHIN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-
WAY ON BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FROM THE OLETA RIVER BRIDGE
NORTH TO THE NIIAMI-DADEBROWARD COUNTY LINE BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2019-10 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA REVISING CHAPTER 6.6 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
DIRECTIVES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, AS ATTACHED HERETO,
ENTITLED "INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND PARAMETERS" RELATING
TO THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF
PUBLIC FUNDS; 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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H. Removed from the Consent Agenda:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA 2019 LEGISLATIVE
PROGRAM AND PRIORITIES ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution No. 2019-12 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AMENDING PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED FOR COMMISSION
TRAVEL AND EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Resolution No. 2019-13 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, CONDEMNING ANTI-SEMITISM ACTS BY
AIRBNB, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND THIS
RESOLUTION AND A LETTER TO THE FLORIDA ATTORNEY
GENERAL'S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
K. Resolution No. 2019-14 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 A
STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT GRANT FOR THE
FUNDING OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, CLASSROOM
MATERIALS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT 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.
Item H: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA 2019 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
AND PRIORITIES ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion to approve the Resolution (adopting the items of the Legislative Program,
excluding Item #9) was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Resolution (excluding item #9) passed unanimously, by
roll call vote.
Commissioner Narotsky recused himself from voting on Item #9 of the Legislative
Program due to a conflict and left the meeting.'
A motion to approve the Resolution (as to solely the portion adopting Item #9 of the
Legislative Program) 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.
Mr. Wolpin explained Item #9 (Amend Safe Harbor provisions — Fla. Stat. 718.116(1)(b)
condos and 720.3085(2)(c) HOAs - to increase the liability of qualified lending
institutions to the lesser of twenty four months of past due assessments or two percent
of the original mortgage in the event of a foreclosure plus recovery of reasonable
attorney fees).
Commissioner Weinberg provided comments on the importance of continuing to follow
the item, with the intention to protect condominium owners.
The motion for approval of the Resolution (Item #9) passed unanimously by roll call vote
and Resolution No. 2019-11 was adopted.
Commissioner Narotsky returned to the meeting.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
1 "GENERAL PROVISIONS," OF THE CITY CODE BY CREATING SECTION 1-18,
"SALE OF NICOTINE VAPORIZERS (E-CIGARETTES) AND LIQUID NICOTINE TO
MINORS PROHIBITED; SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS; POSSESSION BY MINORS
PROHIBITED; PENALTIES" AND SECTION 1-19 "USE OF NICOTINE VAPORIZERS
AND LIQUID NICOTINE PROHIBITED NEAR CITY PARKS AND PUBLIC
The Memorandum of Voting Conflict (Form 8B) for Commissioner Narotsky is attached to the minutes as
required.
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SCHOOLS; SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS; ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS;
PENALTIES"; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Vice Mayor Dr. Marks.
Mr. Wolpin reviewed the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments: Carolina Wesley (Aventura),
Chloe Freitas (Aventura), and Valentina Baredes (Aventura).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the ordinance on first reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Vice Mayor Dr. Marks wished resident Marjorie Rosenblatt a happy birthday.
Per Commissioner Landman's request, Chief Pegues provided information on the
upcoming Ride with the Aventura Police event in February.
Commissioner Mezrahi provided information on the Vital Voices Miami Mentoring Walk
in March.
Commissioner Shelley offered condolences to Vice Mayor Dr. Marks on the loss of her
mother.
Commissioner Weinberg pointed out the importance of the Resolution condemning anti-
Semitism acts by Airbnb, which was approved as Item J on the Consent Agenda.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Pedro Salas
(Southview, Aventura), Yvonne Amato (The Atrium - 188th Street, Aventura), Jeannie
Stofman (3630 Yacht Club Drive, Aventura), Vivian Shapiro (One Island Place #1004),
Leah Kirson (Harborside - 3640 Yacht Club Drive #203, Aventura), Carolina Wesley
(Aventura), Chloe Freitas (Aventura), and Valentina Baredes (Aventura).
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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
6:52 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, Miir ity Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on March 12, 2019.
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FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME—FIRST NAME—MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION.AUTHORITY,OR COMMITTEE
Narotsky, Marc E. Aventura City Commission
MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION,AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
19200 W. Country Club Drive WHICH I SERVE ISA UNIT OF:
CITY COUNTY Ii CITY ❑COUNTY ❑OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
Aventura Miami-Dade NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
AvDATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED City of
MY POSITION S:ON IS' ra
February 7, 2019 uf ELECTIVE J APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board,council,
commission,authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of
interest under Section 112.3143,Florida Statutes
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before
completing and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on
a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained
(including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained);to the special private gain or loss of a
relative;or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies(CRAs)under
Sec. 163.356 or 163,357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited
from voting in that capacity.
For purposes of this law, a"relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law,
mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A"business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business
enterprise with the officer as a partner,joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder(where the shares of the corporation
are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).
ELECTED OFFICERS:
In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above,you must disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are
abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise
participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision,
whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE
TAKEN:
• You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision)with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting,who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2)
CE FORM 80-EFF.11/2013 PAGE 1
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f),F.A.C.
APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)
• A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
• The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
• You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
• You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the
meeting,who must incorporate the form in the minutes.A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the
agency,and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
Marc E. Narotsky hereby disclose that on February 7 20 19
(a)A measure came or will come before my agency which(check one or more)
inured to my special private gain or loss;
inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, •
inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, ;
inured to the special gain or loss of ,by
whom I am retained;or
inured to the special gain or loss of ,which
is the parent subsidiary,or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.
(b)The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows:
Agenda Item 5-H-#9 of the 2019 Legislative Program and Priorities List is related to my professional activities
as a neutral third party mediator.
If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer,
who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way
as to provide the public with notice of the conflict.
Date Filed Signature
M ark., E �• 00-04-5ky
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A
CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED$10,000.
CE FORM 8B-EFF.11/2013 PAGE 2
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f),F.A.C.