RECAP October 2, 2019 Regular Commission MeetingCity Commission
Enid Weisman, Mayor
Denise Landman, Vice Mayor
Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner
Marc Narotsky, Commissioner
Robert Shelley, Commissioner
Howard Weinberg, Commissioner
City Manager
Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk
Elllisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attomey
Weiss Scrota Hellman
Cole & Bierman
CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
October 2, 2019
RECAP 6:00 p.m.
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:
• Presentation of Proclamation
• Employee Service Awards
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update from Principal Tyrkala
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update from Principal McKnight
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 • September 10, 2019 Special Commission Workshop Meeting (3 pm)
Taken: • September 10, 2019 Special Commission Workshop Meeting (4:30 pm)
APPROVED . September 10, 2019 Commission Meeting (First Budget Hearing)
• September 10, 2019 Regular Commission Meeting
• September 18, 2019 Commission Meeting (Second Budget Hearing)
• September 19, 2019 Regular Commission Workshop Meeting
Aventura City Commission Meeting Agenda
October 2, 2019
B.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken:
FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF
ADOPTED
THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE
as Resolution
MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
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THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. MOTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF RAQUEL
Action ROTHMAN, ESQ. AND BARBARA BUXTON, ESQ. AS SPECIAL MASTERS FOR
Taken: THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS.
APPROVED
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF
ADOPTED AVENTURA YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND
as Resolution PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
ADOPTED AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND
as Resolution CMCS CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
No. 2019-51 EXECUTE AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO
ADOPTED EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID
as Resolution AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF MIAMI
No. 2019-52 BEACH 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.
G. CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE CITY COMMISSION
AND THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH
SCHOOL:
Action Taken:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
as Resolution FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE DON
No. 2019-53 SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR
TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ADOPTED EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED CHANGE ORDER
as Resolution "D" FOR THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
No. 2019-54 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.
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Aventura City Commission Meeting Agenda
October 2, 2019
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.
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
ADOPTED FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE SALE
as Resolution AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT AN INDOOR COCKTAIL
No. 2019-55 BAR/LOUNGE AREA WITHIN BARTACO RESTAURANT LOCATED IN SUITE
104, 2906 NE 207 STREET, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS*
*Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check the City's website for the most current schedule.
COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP — OCTOBER 14, 2019 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5- FLOOR)
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING — NOVEMBER 5, 2019 AT 6:00 P.M.
COMMISSION CHAMBER
COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP — NOVEMBER 21, 2019 AT 9 AM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM (5- FLOOR)
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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