January 7, 2020 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
Aventura REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 w. Country Club Drive
JANUARY 7, 2020 Aventura, Florida 33180
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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 Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner
Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, 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 Luisana Duerte.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS:
Following a request by Mr. Wasson and consensus of the City Commission, Consent
Agenda Item 51 was removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• 2020 Census - Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo,
Jr.: This item will be rescheduled to a future meeting, per Commissioner Bovo's
request.
• Employee Service Awards: None.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update — Principal Tyrkala:
Principal Tyrkala introduced Luisana Duerte, who provided a brief report on ACES.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update - Principal: Principal David
McKnight introduced Sofia Edelberg, who provided a brief report on Don Soffer
Aventura High School.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda (A-H and J) was
offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi, and passed
unanimously by roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• November 5, 2019 Regular Commission Meeting
• November 21, 2019 Regular Commission Workshop Meeting
• November 21, 2019 Special Commission Meeting
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B. Resolution No. 2020-01 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.
C. Resolution No. 2020-02 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE DON
SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2020-03 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF THE STATE
ATTORNEY FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TO
REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR THE COST OF STATE ATTORNEY
PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA CODE; 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. 2020-04 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 BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE 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. 2020-05 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 INDIAN CREEK
VILLAGE 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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G. Resolution No. 2020-06 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
MEDLEY 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.
H. Resolution No. 2020-07 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 MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE 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.
J. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $7,760.00 FOR CAT
TOURNIQUETS, TACTICAL ROLL OUT BAGS AND CRYSTAL SKY DRONE
MONITORS FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
Mayor Weisman, accompanied by the City Commission and Mr. Wasson, presented
Certificates of Appointment to the Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors in attendance as follows: Amit Bloom, Rachel Friedland, Michelle
Leon, Cindy Orlinsky, and Raquel Rothman.
Item I: Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-10-17-3,
CITY OF AVENTURA MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SERVICES FOR CITY WIDE SHUTTLE
SERVICE TO RTW MANAGEMENT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL BID PRICE AS
CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACT; 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.
A motion to approve the resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded
by Vice Mayor Narotsky.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
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The following members of the public provided comments: William Salim, Esq.
(Moskowitz, Mandell, Salim & Simowitz P.A., 800 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Fort
Lauderdale, FL) representing Limousines of South Florida Inc. and Mark Levitt, VP —
Limousines of South Florida Inc. (3300 S.W. 11th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item including the bid process, the bids received, the protest
received from Limousines of South Florida, the response to that protest, and the
determination to move forward with the recommendation for the selected company.
The Commission discussed the item, with Mr. Wasson responding to various questions
pertaining to the recommended company, as well as the current company.
A motion to table the item to the January 24, 2020 Commission Workshop and Special
Commission Meeting was offered by Commissioner Weinberg and seconded by
Commissioner Dr. Marks. The motion to table failed (3-3), with the roll call vote as
follows: Commissioner Dr. Marks, Commissioner Weinberg, and Mayor Weisman in
favor; Commissioner Mezrahi, Commissioner Shelley, and Vice Mayor Narotsky
opposed; and Commissioner Landman absent.
The motion for approval of the resolution passed (5-1) by roll call vote, with
Commissioner Weinberg opposed and Commissioner Landman absent, and
Resolution No. 2020-08 was adopted.
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 item.
RESOLUTION/PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO
SECTION 31-144(F)(2)K. AND L. OF THE CITY CODE TO PERMIT A LOT
COVERAGE OF 49.55%, WHERE THE CITY CODE PERMITS A MAXIMUM LOT
COVERAGE OF 40% AND TO PERMIT A FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.99,WHERE
THE CITY CODE PERMITS A MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.39;
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-
144(F)(2)C. FOR AN INCREASED HEIGHT OF 128 FEET, 8 INCHES,WHERE THE
CITY CODE PERMITS A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 120 FEET; GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-144(F)(2)D. FOR
RETAIL USES AS PART OF A NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT,TOTALING
9.38% OF THE BUILDING FLOOR AREA, WHERE THE CITY CODE PERMITS
RETAIL USES NOT IN EXCESS OF 15% OF THE TOTAL BUILDING AREA;
VACATING THAT PORTION OF NE 213 STREET RUNNING EASTERLY FROM
NE 28 COURT TO ITS TERMINATION,NE 28 COURT BETWEEN NE 213 STREET
AND NE 214 STREET, A PORTION OF NE 29 COURT AND NE 214 STREET AND
A PORTION OF LAND RESERVED FOR FUTURE ROADWAY; RESERVING TO
THE CITY ALL NECESSARY UTILITY EASEMENTS, ALL FOR THE
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DEVELOPMENT OF A RETAIL/OFFICE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
LOCATED AT 21290 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks 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 (Medical District
Developments, LLC): Michael Marrero, Esq. — Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin (200
S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 850, Miami, FL) and Bernardo Rieber, Owner (2890 NE 214
Street, 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. 2020-09 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND 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.
A motion for approval of the ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Vice Mayor 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. 2020-01 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi thanked Vice Mayor Narotsky for the expedition of the
resolution supporting anti-human trafficking efforts at the November 21, 2019 Special
Commission Meeting and for the Commission's approval of the resolution.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Following information provided by Mr. Wolpin on the
process for public comments, the following members of the public provided comments:
Zudwika Konik (Point East - Aventura), Pedro Salas (Southview - Aventura), Stacey
Levy (1051 NE 93 Street, Miami Shores), and Cindy Orlinsky (20051 NE 37 Court,
Aventura).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Weinberg, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
7:36 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M 141re ity Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on February 4, 2020.
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