March 12, 2019 Minutes - Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting 'The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W.Country Club Drive
Avetllra MARCH 12, 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 6:07 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 previously done at the Local
Planning Agency Meeting.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Presentation of American Public Works Association Accreditation
Plaque: Mr. Wasson explained the accreditation received by the City's Public Works
Department and Doug Layton, The American Public Works Association, presented the
City with the APWA Accreditation plaque. Joseph Kroll, Public Works & Transportation
Director, and members of his staff were recognized for their work on achieving the
accreditation status for the City.
• School Reports: Anya Malek provided an update for ACES.
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 Vice Mayor Dr.
Marks, seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• February 7, 2019 Commission Regular Meeting
• February 21 , 2019 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $61,081.37 FOR
SECURITY UPGRADES TO THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
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C. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $12,000 FOR
PUBLIC SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER
FIRST FLOOR LOBBY FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
D. Resolution No. 2019-15 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 COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-
YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER
30,2018 AND THE LETTER DATED MARCH 5,2019 ATTACHED HERETO AS
ATTACHMENT A.
F. Resolution No. 2019-16 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DEDICATING A TEN (10) FOOT WIDE EASEMENT TO FLORIDA
POWER AND LIGHT ON THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
SITE; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2019-17 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 "B" 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: None.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title and incorporated the staff report and
comments provided at the March 12, 2019 Local Planning Agency Meeting into the
record by reference:
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A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
ARTICLE IX, "SIGN REGULATIONS," OF CHAPTER 31, "LAND
DEVELOPMENT,REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A DEFINITION
OF AND REGULATION FOR TEMPORARY GRAPHIC WRAPS ON
CONSTRUCTION FENCES; 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
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 first reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, CREATING
DIVISION 8 "DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD"
OF ARTICLE III "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION"
OF THE CITY CODE BY CREATING SECTION 2-218 "CREATION AND
QUALIFICATIONS," SECTION 2-219 "PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT OF
BOARD MEMBERS," SECTION 2-220 "JURISDICTION, DUTIES AND
MEETINGS," SECTION 2-221 "RULES OF PROCEDURE; QUORUM," AND
SECTION 2-222 "STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS"; 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 Vice Mayor Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item and explained the application and appointments process,
as well as the duties of the Board.
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.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 10, ENTITLED "ANIMALS," OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING
SECTION 10-1, ENTITLED "REMOVAL OF CANINE FECAL MATTER; CANINES
TO BE LEASHED"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner
Shelley and seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item, which provided for increased fines for non-removal of
canine fecal matter.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments: Hiram Kirson (3640 Yacht
Club Drive, 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.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2018-18 WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2018/2019 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
2018/2019 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
Landman and seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
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.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND 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
SCHOOLS; SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS; ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS;
PENALTIES"; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;
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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 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. 2019-02 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Mezrahi provided an update on the situation in Venezuela and urged the
Commission to adopt a resolution supporting the Venezuelan community.
Vice Mayor Dr. Marks complimented the Police Department on the success of their
annual bike event.
Mayor Weisman reported that the Florida Legislature was in session in Tallahassee and
urged residents to follow the items being considered.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Carmen Gimenez,
Daniel Naim (20865 NE 32nd Avenue, Aventura), Pedro Villareal (19508 E. Country Club
Drive, Aventura), Gustavo Acosta (Aventura), and Michael Hoffman, Esq. on behalf of
the Benichou Family (3801 NE 207th Street #603).
Mayor Weisman announced that a Special Commission Meeting would be held on
March 21, 2019 for the Commission to consider a resolution supporting Venezuela.
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
Vice Mayor Dr. Marks, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at 6:58
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, M , ity Clerk
\\ Approved by the City Commission on April 2, 2019.
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