City Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingAventura, FL · September 5, 2017
Minutes
-+ City Manager
City Commission Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM
Enid Weisman, Mayor
Howard Weinberg, Vice Mayor City Clerk
Denise Landman, Commissioner Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner City Attorney
Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Weiss Serota Helfman
Robert Shelley, Commissioner Cole & Bierman
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Youth Advisory Board Certificates of Appointment
• Employee Service Awards
5. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not
expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any
member of the Commission, that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. If the
public wishes to speak on a matter on the consent agenda they must inform the City Clerk prior to the start of the
meeting. They will be recognized to speak prior to the approval of the consent agenda.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Action Taken:
APPROVED
• July 10, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
• July 17, 2017 Commission Regular Meeting
• July 18, 2017 Commission Meeting
• July 18, 2017 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS
ADOPTED OF THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING
as Resolution THE MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
No. 2017-41 ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY
ADOPTED OF AVENTURA YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND
as Resolution PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
No. 2017-42
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ADOPTED ATTACHED TRAFFIC CONTROL JURISDICTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
as Resolution BISCAYNE COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC. AND THE CITY OF
No. 2017-43 AVENTURA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ADOPTED ATTACHED THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
as Resolution CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AUTHORITY
No. 2017-44 FOR MANAGEMENT, PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR THE AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE GREEN MARKET TO BE HELD IN
Action Taken:
FOUNDERS PARK FROM NOVEMBER 2017 - MARCH 2018; AUTHORIZING
ADOPTED
THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO SEASTAR
as Resolution
EVENT CORPORATION, BASED ON THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN
No. 2017-45
EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 17-
ADOPTED 08-14-2, CITY OF AVENTURA CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE
as Resolution GOVERNMENT CENTER TO KELLY JANITORIAL SYSTEMS, INC. FOR
No. 2017-46 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.
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 17-
ADOPTED 08-14-3, CITY OF AVENTURA CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE
as Resolution COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER, PARKS AND CULTURAL CENTER
No. 2017-47 TO KELLY JANITORIAL SYSTEMS, INC. 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
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APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID AWARD;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRMS OF KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION,
Action Taken:
INC. AND PGAL TO PERFORM DESIGN AND BUILD SERVICES RELATIVE
ADOPTED
TO RFQ #17-07-24-2 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENTURA
as Resolution
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
No. 2017-48
NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES; AUTHORIZING
NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALTERNATE FIRMS TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED
SERVICES SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SELECTED FIRMS BE
UNSUCCESSFUL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
Action Taken: MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL
APPROVED REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT
LETTER DATED AUGUST 30, 2017 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT
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6. ZONING HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Please be advised that
the following items on the Commission's agenda are quasi-judicial in nature. If you wish to object or comment upon any of these
items, please inform the Mayor when she requests public comments. An opportunity for persons to speak on each item will be
made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public
testimony and evidence, will be made under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject
to cross-examination. If you refuse either to be cross-examined or to be sworn, your testimony will be given its due weight. The
general public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of
staff or witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the
organization. Further details of the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk. None
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 31, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY CREATING
Action Taken:
SECTION 31-151 “USES PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS”, OF
APPROVED
ARTICLE VII “USE REGULATIONS” OF CHAPTER 31 “LAND
on
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS”, REGULATING PROHIBITED USES
First Reading
GENERALLY AND SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITING MEDICAL
MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 30, “ENVIRONMENT,” AT ARTICLE III, “STORMWATER,” BY
Action Taken:
CREATING SECTIONS 30-61 THROUGH 30-67, PROVIDING FOR AN
APPROVED
ENHANCED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND
on
SPECIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER REGULATIONS
First Reading
CONCERNING SAID SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
Taken:
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
DEFERRED
ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A 2.0 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON
until the
THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 213 STREET AS MORE PARTICULARLY
October 3,
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” TO THIS ORDINANCE, FROM B2,
2017
COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO MO, MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT;
City
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
Commission
CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Meeting
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO
Action CHAPTER 163, F.S., DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2006 MADE BETWEEN
Taken: GULFSTREAM PARK RACING ASSOCIATION INC. AS DEVELOPER AND
DEFERRED THE CITY OF AVENTURA TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
until the FROM JULY 7, 2017 TO JULY 7, 2024, TO REVISE EXHIBITS “A” AND “B”
October 3, TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE
2017 RECONFIGURED B2 DISTRICT AND MO DISTRICT PARCELS, TO ADD
City THE 2.0 ACRE CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY AND TO AMEND THE
Commission VEHICULAR ACCESS RESTRICTION TO AND FROM NE 213 STREET, ALL
Meeting RELATING TO PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
NE 213 STREET, EAST OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. RESOLUTIONS – PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS*
COMMISSION MEETING (SECOND BUDGET HEARING) – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBER
COMMISSION WORKSHOP – SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5TH FLOOR)
COMMISSION MEETING – OCTOBER 3, 2017 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBER
COMMISSION WORKSHOP – OCTOBER 12, 2017 AT 2 PM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5TH FLOOR)
COMMISSION WORKSHOP – OCTOBER 19, 2017 AT 9 AM
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*Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check the City’s website for the most current schedule.
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who
are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should
contact the Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more
members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may be in attendance and may participate at the meeting. Anyone
wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such
meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W.
Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida, 33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact
the City Clerk at 305-466-8901.
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