May 7, 2019 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 'The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
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�R q������ R MEETING MINUTES 19200 W. Country Club Drive
�Y MAY 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 6:01 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 Howard Weinberg, City
Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney David M.
Wolpin. Commissioner Robert Shelley was absent. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After nomination by Commissioner Dr. Marks,
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi and unanimously approved, Commissioner Denise
Landman was elected Vice Mayor, for the next six-month period.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Chief Pegues,
presented Detective Kenneth Sealy with a recognition certificate and token of
appreciation for the completion of 15 years of service with the City. Officer Katina
Rodriguez (20 years) was also recognized, but was not in attendance.
• School Reports: Samuel Ginsberg provided an update for ACES.
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 Vice Mayor
Landman, seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• April 2, 2019 Regular Commission Meeting
• April 11, 2019 Commission Meeting
• April 11, 2019 Regular Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2019-23 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
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ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO APPROVE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD TO KROP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
D. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $65,000 FOR 28
FOOT FLUID WATERCRAFT 880 POLICE MARINE PATROL VESSEL FROM
THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
E. Resolution No. 2019-24 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 "C" 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.
F. Resolution No. 2019-25 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING RFP NO. 19-03-19-2 COMMUNITY
PROGRAMMING SERVICES TO THE YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA
PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE YMCA OF
SOUTH FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA; GRANTING TO
PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM, A DIVISION OF TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY, A
FLORIDA CORPORATION, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE IN THE CITY
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OF AVENTURA; AUTHORIZING PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM TO USE THE
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND STREETS OF THE CITY, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND
EXTENDING GAS LINES IN THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF SAID
CITY THEREON AND THEREUNDER; PROVIDING FOR A FRANCHISE FEE;
PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH GRANT;
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 Mezrahi.
Mr. Wasson and Mr. Wolpin 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.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
B. 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.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner
Dr. Marks and seconded by Commissioner Weinberg.
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.
9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
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A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
ARTICLE XII, "NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES," OF CHAPTER
31, "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD
REGULATION FOR ALTERATION OR ENLARGEMENT OF LAWFULLY
NONCONFORMING ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY (ALF) USES OR
STRUCTURES; 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 Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
The following provided comments on behalf of the Applicant (Imperial Club, LP):
Michael Marrero, Esq. — Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin (200 S. Biscayne Blvd.
#850, Miami, FL).
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. 2019-07 was adopted.
Mayor Weisman suspended the order of the agenda and recognized Senator Jason
Pizzo, who provided an update on the Florida legislative session.
The regular agenda resumed following the update.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
B. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR
THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR
2019/2020 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE CITY
CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE
BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR
PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
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The motion for approval of the ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2019-08 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance by title:
C. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF
THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL;
PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS
AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks 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 ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2019-09 was adopted.
10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. REPORTS: None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Michael Jacobs
(20875 N.E. 31 Place, Aventura).
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at
6:54 p.m.
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Approved by the City Commission on June 11, 2019.
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