February 4, 2020 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
Aventura REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W.Country Club Drive
FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Aventura, Florida 33180
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 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 Mayor Weisman.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• 2020 Census - Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo,
Jr.: This item was presented following the employee service awards.
• Certificate of Appointment — CSAB Member: Mayor Weisman provided
information on the newly appointed Community Services Advisory Board Member
Marjorie Rosenblatt, while Commissioner Dr. Marks presented the Certificate of
Appointment.
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Chief
Pegues, presented recognition certificates and tokens of appreciation for the completion
of milestone years of service with the City to the following employees: Detective Carlos
Rivas (10 years), Sonia Harrison (20 years), and Rita Noa (20 years).
• 2020 Census - Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo,
Jr.: Commissioner Bovo, Jr. provided remarks on the importance of the 2020 Census.
Mayor Weisman reported on the City's community outreach efforts encouraging
residents to participate in the Census.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update — Principal Tyrkala: ACES
Teacher Sara Zachar introduced Daniela Serralde, who 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.
Mayor Weisman reported on the positive comments received regarding the Police
Department, following the City's hosting of the Kansas City Chiefs for the Super Bowl,
and thanked Chief Pegues, Major Bentolila, and the entire police force for their efforts.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
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A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Dr. Marks, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• January 7, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting
• January 24, 2020 Regular Commission Workshop Meeting
• January 24, 2020 Special Commission Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2020-11 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 AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $8,775.00 FOR
HAND HELD BALLISTIC SHIELDS FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL
FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
D. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $7,500 FOR CRIME
PREVENTION PROGRAMS, TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE POLICE
STATE FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
E. Resolution No. 2020-12 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
PLANTATION 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. 2020-13 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WITHIN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-
WAY ON BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FROM THE OLETA RIVER BRIDGE NORTH
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TO THE MIAMI-DADEBROWARD COUNTY LINE BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2020-14 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ATTACHED
WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2020-043508109-001 FOR PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE YACHT CLUB DRIVE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA
AND KIMLEY HORN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2020-15 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE CITY OF
AVENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE TERM FOR A RECENTLY RESIGNED MEMBER; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Resolution No. 2020-16 adopted as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT CERTAIN COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED
CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION,
WHICH CONTRACT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON SIGNATURE BY THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Mayor Weisman reported on the Commission's (Mayor Weisman, Commissioner
Landman, Commissioner Dr. Marks, and Commissioner Weinberg) recent trip to
Tallahassee, along with the City Manager, to address issues important to the City and
thanked members of the Florida legislature for their time.
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Commissioner Landman reported on the upcoming City events.
Commissioner Dr. Marks wished a happy birthday to Mr. Wasson, as well as Ms.
Rosenblatt. She commended the participants of the recent Wounded Warriors event
and the Ellie's Army Foundation Dirty Socks Run.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Following information provided by Mr. Wolpin on the
process for public comments, the following members of the public provided comments:
Marjorie Rosenblatt (19101 Mystic Pointe Drive, Aventura).
Danielle Pinto, Vanessa Murat, and David Brothers collectively provided a brief report
on Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School.
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 Mezrahi, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
6:42 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, Mity Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on March 10, 2020.
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