February 20, 2020 Commission Regular Workshop Minutes The City of CITY COMMISSION
Averitura WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES AventuraGovernment Center
19200 W.Country Club Drive
FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Aventura, Florida 33180
— ' 9:00 A.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 9:02 a.m. The following were present: Mayor Enid Weisman, Vice Mayor
Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks,
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Howard Weinberg, City Manager Ronald
J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney David M. Wolpin.
Commissioner Robert Shelley was absent. As a quorum was determined to be present,
the meeting commenced.
2. Modification of Clear Channel Outdoor Agreement Concerning Commercial
Advertising Signs on Biscayne Boulevard and Ives Dairy Road (City Manager): Mr.
Wasson provided background information, location of the sign, and the request to
modify and extend the agreement another 10 years to allow an LED video display on
the eastern facing sign. He reviewed highlights of the contract as outlined in the agenda
memorandum, discussed the requirement for Code changes to allow the LED video
display and recommended approval.
Jeff Andres, Clear Channel Outdoor, provided a presentation titled "Building Together —
Digital Network a New Technology" and responded to questions.
The Commission requested a list of the items that the current revenue was used for, the
revenue received by other municipalities, a clearer explanation on the revenue the City
would be receiving, and a definition of 50% net share.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for Mr.
Wasson to meet again with Clear Channel Outdoor for further negotiations as directed
and to place the item on the March Commission Workshop agenda for further
discussion. Additionally, Commissioner Dr. Marks was authorized by the Commission to
work with Mr. Wasson on the item.
3. Land Development Regulations Update (City Manager): Community
Development Director Joanne Carr provided a PowerPoint presentation titled
"Recommended Additions & Updates 2020" as a follow-up to the presentation and input
received at the Commission Workshop last fall.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
proceed with the recommended additions and updates as presented, for placement on a
future Commission Meeting Agenda for approval.
4. Update: Professional Design Services for Don Soffer Aventura High School
Locker Room Construction (City Manager): Mr. Wasson explained the need for
locker rooms at the high school, reviewed the design concept, and recommended
proceeding with the work authorization for Kimley-Horn to provide technical services as
outlined in the agenda.
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City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for Mr.
Wasson to proceed with the work authorization for Kimley-Horn, as outlined in the
agenda.
5. Selection of Community Services Advisory Board Members (City Manager):
Mr. Wasson reviewed the list of current Board members requesting to be reappointed to
serve another year.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the Commission to proceed
with placing a resolution on the March Commission Meeting Agenda appointing the
following members to the Board: Jonathan Evans, Sandra Kaplan, Daniel Naim, David
Pulver, Marjorie Rosenblatt, Michael Stern, Sherry Superfine.
6. Discussion of Awarding City Key to Dr. Amir Baron (Mayor Weisman):
Mayor Weisman requested that the Commission award a key to the City to Dr. Amir
Baron, in recognition of his retirement from the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center and
his contributions to the City of Aventura, to be presented at the ATJC Gala on February
22, 2020.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
proceed with placing a motion on the Special Commission Meeting, following the current
Workshop Meeting, to award the key to the City.
7. Don Soffer Aventura High School Public Relations Update (Commissioner
Landman): Commissioner Landman reviewed a PowerPoint outlining the information to
be provided as part of the high school public relations community informational
campaign. She will also provide a proactive generic informational statement regarding
the school as it relates to the rating of the school, for placement on the City's website.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
proceed with the information, as provided by Commissioner Landman, with the input
discussed by the Commission.
8. Tallahassee Trip Lobbying Recap (Commissioner Landman): Commissioner
Landman provided a report on the recent Commission trip to Tallahassee. The
Commission discussed the need for Mr. Book to be better prepared for the
Commission's attendance with improved scheduling for appointments and meals, with
an agenda provided ahead of time.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for Mr.
Wasson to notify Mr. Book of the Commission's request for future trips.
9. Update: Tot Lot (Commissioner Dr. Marks): Mr. Wasson reviewed the
relocation cost analysis, as provided in the agenda memorandum, and recommended
proceeding with the third option.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
authorize Mr. Wasson to proceed with negotiating a lease for the third option and report
back to the Commission for further discussion.
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10. Update: Commission Liaison Meeting (Commissioner Dr. Marks):
Commissioner Dr. Marks provided an update on the Commission Liaison Meeting
including applications received, teacher recruitment, the 9th grade curriculum, the
request for the 10th grade curriculum, and performance requirements in the CSUSA
agreement.
Mayor Weisman reported on her and Mr. Wasson's meeting with John Hage, CSUSA
regarding improvements needed in the management of the high school.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for Mr.
Wasson to send a letter to John Hage, CSUSA, outlining the importance of addressing
the items discussed and to request his attendance at the next Commission Workshop
meeting.
11. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 11:36 a.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M/t ..C. City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on March 10, 2020.
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