October 2, 2019 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
Aventura 1I 1 rad REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W. Country Club Drive
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6:00 p.m.
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 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 led by Taryn Shein, DSAHS
Student Government President and Aventura Youth Advisory Board Member.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Presentation of Proclamation: Commissioner Dr. Marks provided
opening remarks about Steven Gurowitz, the recipient of the proclamation.
Mayor Weisman, accompanied by the City Commission, presented Steven G. with a
proclamation recognizing his efforts in spearheading the coordination of hurricane relief
efforts for the Bahamas, in response to the devastation from Hurricane Dorian.
Commissioner Mezrahi was also recognized for her assistance with the collection efforts
at Government Center.
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Chief Pegues,
presented Ernest Long, Crime Prevention Specialist, 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:
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.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
October 2, 2019
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• September 10, 2019 Special Commission Workshop Meeting (3 pm)
• September 10, 2019 Special Commission Workshop Meeting (4:30 pm)
• 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
B. Resolution No. 2019-49 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. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF RAQUEL
ROTHMAN, ESQ. AND BARBARA BUXTON, ESQ. AS SPECIAL MASTERS FOR
THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS.
D. Resolution No. 2019-50 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF
AVENTURA YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2019-51 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA,APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CMCS CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT
THE AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2019-52 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 CITY OF MIAMI
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.
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G. Resolution No. 2019-53 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, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE DON
SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR
TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2019-54 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 ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED CHANGE ORDER
"D" FOR THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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.
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 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 BARTACO RESTAURANT LOCATED IN SUITE 104,
2906 NE 207 STREET, 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 Mezrahi.
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 (Bartaco Aventura, LLC):
Valerie Haber, Esq. — (GrayRobinson, P.A., 333 S.E. 2 Avenue, Suite 3200, Miami, FL).
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
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The motion for approval of the resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2019-55 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Mayor Weisman recognized the following students in attendance that were appointed to
the Youth Advisory Board, who also provided comments: Kenneth Cula, Carolina
Wesley, Chloe Freitas, Taryn Shein, and Ariel Jacobs.
Vice Mayor Landman reported on the following upcoming City events: Share the Road
Bike Safety Event (October 6th) and Halloween/Movie Night (October 26th).
Commissioner Dr. Marks commended the Chief on the Police community outreach
event at Starbucks, highlighted the success of ACES Peace Day, and requested that
residents inform the City if they or family members are veterans for the upcoming
Veterans Day Ceremony. The Commission Liaison meeting scheduled for October 24th
at 9:00 a.m. was announced.
The Commission thanked Chief Pegues for the Department's support to the
synagogues during the week.
11. 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).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks, seconded by
Vice Mayor Landman, and unanimously approved; thus adjourning the meeting at 6:51
p.m.
-d- _ FLO�` Ellisa L. Horvath, M rarity Clerk
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Approved by the City Commission on November 5, 2019.
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