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November 5, 2019 Aventura City Commission Regular Commission Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center Aventura REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W.Country Club Drive NOVEMBER 5, 2019 Aventura, Florida 33180 6:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Denise Landman at 6:02 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Vice Mayor Denise Landman, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, 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. Mayor Enid Weisman was absent. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Aventura Youth Advisory Board Members Rebecca Richmond-Parks and Kenneth Cula. 3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After nomination by Commissioner Weinberg, seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi and unanimously approved, Commissioner Marc Narotsky was elected Vice Mayor, for the next six-month period. Vice Mayor Narotsky presided over the meeting. 4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Following a request by Mr. Wasson and consensus of the City Commission, Consent Agenda Item 6G was removed from the Agenda. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: • Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Chief Pegues, presented Sergeant Marc Frieder with a recognition certificate and token of appreciation for the completion of 20 years of service with the City. • Aventura City of Excellence School Update — Principal Tyrkala: ACES student Eli Borojovich, accompanied by teacher Sara Zachar provided a brief report on ACES. • Don Soffer Aventura High School Update - Principal: Principal David McKnight provided a brief report on Don Soffer Aventura High School. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the Commission. Commissioner Dr. Marks removed Item F and Vice Mayor Narotsky removed Item C. A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda (A, B, D, E, H, and I) was offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The following action was taken: Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 A. Minutes approved as follows: • October 2, 2019 Regular Commission Meeting • October 14, 2019 Special Commission Meeting • October 14, 2019 Regular Commission Workshop Meeting • October 24, 2019 Special Commission Workshop Meeting B. Resolution No. 2019-57 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. D. Resolution No. 2019-59 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 TO ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND SOFTBALL 2-4 CURE, LLC TO PERFORM ADULT SOFTBALL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AS SET FORTH IN RFP NO. 19-08-01-2; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. E. Resolution No. 2019-60 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-10-11- 2, NE 213TH STREET SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING BEACONS TO AUM CONSTRUCTION, INC. AT THE BID PRICE OF $175,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; 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 BID AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. H. Resolution No. 2019-62 adopted as follows: CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE CITY COMMISSION AND THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL, APPROVING THE ATTACHED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION SYSTEM AND INSTRUCTIONAL Page 2 of 5 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 PERSONNEL EVALUATION SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I. Motion approved as follows: CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE CITY COMMISSION AND THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL: MOTION ADOPTING THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (ACTIVE ASSAILANT/SHOOTER). Item C: 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 2020 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. A motion to approve the Resolution (adopting the items of the Legislative Program, excluding Item #11) was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Commissioner Landman. Vice Mayor Narotsky opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval of the Resolution (excluding item #11) passed unanimously, by roll call vote. Commissioner Narotsky recused himself from voting on Item #11 of the Legislative Program due to a conflict and left the meeting.' Commissioner Landman presided over the meeting. A motion to approve the Resolution (as to solely the portion adopting Item #11 of the Legislative Program) was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi. Commissioner Landman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wolpin explained Item #11 (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 1 The Memorandum of Voting Conflict (Form 8B) for Commissioner Narotsky is attached to the minutes as required. Page 3 of 5 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 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 #11) passed unanimously by roll call vote and Resolution No. 2019-58 was adopted. Commissioner Narotsky returned and presided over the meeting. Item F: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution by title: CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE CITY COMMISSION AND THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PARENT REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS TO THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and seconded by Commissioner Landman. Vice Mayor Narotsky opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The Commission recognized Nikki Shein, who was in attendance, and Michael Yavner, as the two parents selected as the parent representatives to the Board. The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and Resolution No. 2019-61 was adopted. 7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title: 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. Page 4 of 5 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 A motion for approval of the Ordinance resolution was offered by Commissioner Mezrahi and seconded by Commissioner Weinberg. Mr. Wasson reviewed the item. Vice Mayor Narotsky opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote, on first reading. 9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 11. REPORTS: Commissioner Landman commended the Community Services Department on the recent City events. Commissioner Dr. Marks reported on the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony, the southbound traffic light at 207th Street and 30th Avenue, and the stop sign at Publix. Commissioner Mezrahi commended Community Services Director Kimberly Merchant on the recent City events and thanked Community Development Director Joanne Carr for addressing the signage at Park Square. Commissioner Shelley requested that an update on the City's investment strategies be provided at the November Workshop. Commissioner Weinberg reported on the construction of crosswalks for the high school, as well as near Porta Vita at Country Club Drive. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Following information provided by Mr. Wolpin on the process for public comments, the following members of the public provided comments: Ludwika Konik (Point East Resident). 13. OTHER BUSINESS: None. 14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 6:42 p.m. * Ellisa L. Horvath, C ity Clerk Approved by the City Commission on January 7, 2020. Page 5 of 5 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 Iii CITY ❑COUNTY ❑OTHER LOCAL AGENCY Aventura Miami-Dade NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: City of Aventura DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED MY POSITION IS. November 5, 2019 d ELECTIVE ❑ 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(CRAB) 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 SB-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 November 5 20 19 (a)A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) t/ 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 6C-#11 of the 2020 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. November 5, 2019 Date Filed S nature t 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.