RECAP April 6, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting City Manager
City ConHnission Ronald J.Wasson
Enid Weisman,Mayor
Marc Narotsky,Vice Mayor City Clerk
Denise Landman,Commissioner ]Ellllisa L.Horvath,MMC
Dr.Linda Marks,Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi,Commissioner City Attorney
Robert Shelley,Commissioner Gu Weiss Scrota Hellfman
Howard Weinberg,Con-u nissioner e Q/ �2'N Cole&Bierman
CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
April 6, 2020
Following the 6:00 p.m. Local Planning Agency Meeting
Via Virtual Communications Media Technology
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL I RECAP_
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item Added and
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions APPROVED:
City Manager to Research
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. Providing a Mental
Health Hotline
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 . March 10, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting
Taken: . March 19, 2020 Regular Commission Workshop Meeting
APPROVED
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, CONFIRMING DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY ISSUED BY THE
ADOPTED CITY MANAGER CONCERNING COVID-19 EMERGENCY; RATIFYING AND
as Resolution APPROVING ALL EMERGENCY ORDERS AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CITY
MANAGER CONCERNING OR RELATED TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY;
No. 2020-22 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
ADOPTED OTHERWISE ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
as Resolution THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE
No. 2020-23 ENFORCEMENT OF THOSE SECTIONS LISTED IN SAID AGREEMENT OF THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE THROUGH CHAPTER 8CC 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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D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-03-17-
ADOPTED 3, CITY OF AVENTURA ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO
as Resolution UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC OF FLORIDA,INC. AND AGC ELECTRIC,INC. AT THE
No. 2020-24 INDIVIDUAL BID PRICES AS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED
CONTRACTS; 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.
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
Action Taken: FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ADOPTED ATTACHED EASEMENT CONTRACTS AND DONATION FORMS FROM THE
as Resolution FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A PARCEL OF LAND
No. 2020-25 CONSISTING OF +/- 1,399 sf PARCEL 809 OF THE SW '/4 OF SECTION 34,
TOWNSHIP 51 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY MANAGER'S CREATION OF AN ASSISTANT
Action CITY MANAGER (FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION) POSITION, IN
Taken: ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF COMMISSION
APPROVED DIRECTION PROVIDED AT THE MARCH 19, 2020 COMMISSION WORKSHOP.
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. None.
7. ORDINANCES—FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
APPROVED CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OF THE CITY'S CODE OF
on ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 4-2, LOCATION OF
First Reading ESTABLISHMENTS, TO CLARIFY APPLICABILITY AND TO REVISE
EXCEPTIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 31, LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-171, OFF STREET PARKING,
LOADING AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS, TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND SPACES; AMENDING
CHAPTER 31, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 31-143, RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 31-144,
BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS AND SECTION 31-145, TOWN CENTER ZONING
DISTRICTS TO CLARIFY APPLICABILITY OF CONDITIONAL USES;
AMENDING CHAPTER 31, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-21, DEFINITIONS, TO CLARIFY DEFINITION OF
ACCESSORY USE; AMENDING CHAPTER 31, LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-191, SIGN REGULATIONS
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GENERALLY, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-191(F) TO REVISE AND ADD
PROHIBITED SIGNS, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-191(,1) TO ADD WALL SIGNS
FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 31, LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-221,
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS TO ADD A DEFINITION AND REGULATION
FOR USE OF ARTIFICIAL TURF; AMENDING CHAPTER 31, LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-147,
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, SECTION 31-148, RECREATION/OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT AND SECTION 31-149, UTILITIES DISTRICT, TO REVISE
PERMITTED SIZE OF ABOVE GROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS FOR
EMERGENCY GENERATORS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. ORDINANCES—SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
ADOPTED FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2019-14 WHICH ORDINANCE
on Second ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
Reading as 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN
Ordinance EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
No. 2020-02 DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
Meeting dates,times, and location are subject to change. Please check the City's website for the most current
schedule. Meetings will be held either at the City of Aventura Government Center(19200 West Country Club
Drive,Aventura)or via virtual communications media technology as designated on the applicable agendas.Please
monitor the City's website for procedural changes necessitated by the COVID-19 emergency.
COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP—APRIL 23,2020 AT 9 AM
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING—MAY 5,2020 AT 6:00 P.M.
COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP—MAY 14,2020 AT 9 AM
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 participate in 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 online at cityofaventura.com. Anyone
wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Clerk at 305-466-8901.
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