September 10, 2019 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
Aventura REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W. Country Club Drive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 Aventura, Florida 33180
Following the 6:00 p.m. First Budget Hearing
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:30 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, 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. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was previously done at the First
Budget Hearing.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) Lifesaving Award
Presentation: Following an introduction by Mr. Wasson, Bay Harbor Islands Police
Chief Sean Hemingway (FPCA District #4 Director), along with Aventura Chief Bryan
Pegues, presented Aventura Sergeant Jeff Burns and Aventura Officer John Tiley with
the Lifesaving Award, on behalf of the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA).
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Chief Pegues,
presented Officer Ruben Brizuela with a recognition certificate and token of appreciation
for the completion of 20 years of services with the City.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update — Principal Tyrkala:
Principal Anthony Tyrkala 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.
A parent of a high school student provided positive comments on the high school.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission. The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda: Item C, per
the request of Commissioner Dr. Marks, and Items G and H, per the request of Mayor
Weisman.'
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Dr. Marks, seconded by Vice Mayor Landman, and passed unanimously
by roll call vote. The following action was taken:
Item I was also removed from the Consent Agenda by Mayor Weisman, as it had been her intent to remove it for
discussion.
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
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A. Minutes approved as follows:
• July 9, 2019 Regular Commission Meeting
• July 18, 2019 Commission Meeting
• July 18, 2019 Regular Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2019-43 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. 2019-44 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND CORDOVA RODRIGUEZ & ASSOCIATES INC. FOR
PLANNING REVIEW PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES;
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. 2019-45 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 19-07-12-
2, CITY OF AVENTURA CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR GOVERNMENT CENTER,
TO AK BUILDING SERVICES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL BID PRICE AS
CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE 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.
F. Resolution No. 2019-46 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 AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE
ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 8CC OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE AS
IT RELATES TO SECTION 21-81 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE;
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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J. Motion approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT
LETTER DATED AUGUST 30,2019 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT 1.
Item 5(C): The following motion was read by Mr. Wolpin:
MOTION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF TIME TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL GRANTED THROUGH RESOLUTION
NO. 2018-63,FROM JULY 10,2019 TO JANUARY 10,2020.
A motion to approve was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by
Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mr. Wasson explained the request from the applicant for a six-month extension, in order
to obtain their condominium association approval, as required to obtain a permit.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no speakers, the
item was closed for public comment.
The following provided comments on behalf of the Applicant (Herbert and Cynthia
Zucker): Graham Penn, Esq. filling in for Mickey Marrero, Esq. and Jeffrey Bercow, Esq.
— Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin (200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 850, Miami, FL). Mr.
Penn agreed to the clarification that no additional extension could be provided other
than the current one being requested.
The motion for approval passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
Item 5(G): The following motion was read by Mr. Wolpin:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL:
MOTION APPROVING A CONFLICT RESOLUTION DESIGNEE FOR THE DON
SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED AUGUST 20,2019.
A motion to approve was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by
Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no speakers, the
item was closed for public comment.
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Mayor Weisman requested that future memorandums be provided to the Commission
on the date listed on the memorandum.
The motion for approval passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
Item 5(H): The following motion was read by Mr. Wolpin:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL:
MOTION TO ACCEPT DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL OUT-OF-FIELD
WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED
AUGUST 28,2019.
A motion to approve was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by
Commissioner Mezrahi.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no speakers, the
item was closed for public comment.
Don Soffer Aventura High School Principal David McKnight provided clarification on
teacher certification.
The motion for approval passed unanimously, by voice vote.
Item 5(I): The following motion was read by Mr. Wolpin:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL:
MOTION TO ACCEPT AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL OUT-OF-
FIELD WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM
DATED AUGUST 30,2019.
A motion to approve was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Vice
Mayor Landman.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no speakers, the
item was closed for public comment.
ACES Principal Anthony Tyrkala provided clarification on teacher certification.
The Commission discussed the importance of the teachers being certified in the subject
area that they teach. Mr. Wasson will follow up on the item and report back to the
Commission.
The motion for approval passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
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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 items.
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution title:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE SALE
AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT AN INDOOR COCKTAIL
BAR/LOUNGE AREA WITHIN CASA D'ANGELO AVENTURA, LOCATED IN
SUITE 103, 2910 NE 207 STREET, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr explained that the original application of
AE Aventura LLC doing business as Angelo Eia Pizza Bar Tapas had been changed to
doing business as Casa D'Angelo Aventura, as requested by the applicant's attorney.
The staff report was entered into the record, which recommended approval, subject to
the conditions listed. For clarification purposes, Ms. Carr recommended that the
following language be added to condition #2: This does not preclude service of an alcoholic
beverage only without food as long as the establishment complies with the food/beverage
revenue percentages required by the State liquor license. The kitchen shall be open and food
shall be available for service at all times when alcoholic beverages are being sold and served.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (AE Aventura LLC doing
business as Casa D'Angelo): Adrienne Noto, Esq. — Greenspoon Marder LLP (600
Brickell Avenue, Suite 3600, Miami, FL).
The Commission discussed the clarification language pertaining to the sale and service
of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the service of food.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments: Maria Oria (2903 Point East
Drive #K-208, Aventura).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the resolution (inclusive of the business name change to
Casa D'Angelo Aventura and the addition of clarification language to condition #2 as
provided) passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and Resolution No. 2019-47 was
adopted.
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Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING MODIFICATION OF THE SIGN VARIANCE APPROVED
THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2011-55 FOR A DIRECTIONAL SIGN AT
AVENTURA TURNBERRY JEWISH CENTER, 20400 NE 30 AVENUE, CITY OF
AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval, subject to the conditions listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Billy Joel, as authorized by
the owner of the property - Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center Beth Jacob Inc.): Billy
Joel.
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. 2019-48 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Mr. Wasson provided a report on the City's collaborative efforts for relief from Hurricane
Dorian to the Bahamas. Commissioner Dr. Marks and Commissioner Mezrahi provided
additional information on the efforts and volunteers.
Commissioner Weinberg reported on his attendance at the Florida League of Cities
Annual Conference in Orlando. Mayor Weisman reported that Bay Harbor Council
Member Isaac Salver had been installed as the new League President.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Following information provided by Mr. Wolpin on the
process for public comments, the following members of the public provided comments:
Maria Oria (2903 Point East Drive #K-208, Aventura), Aventura resident (Villa Dorada
Condominium), and Lori Kenney (19655 E. Country Club Drive, Aventura).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Shelley, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at 7:33
p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, BVI , City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 2, 2019.
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