May 5, 2020 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 5, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Virtual Meeting Via Video Conferencing
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.
Mayor Weisman provided a statement regarding the virtual format of the meeting held
via video conferencing through Zoom, as specified on the meeting agenda and enabled
by the Governor's Executive Order 2020-69, as a result of the state of emergency due
to COVID-19. Members of the public were given instructions for providing comments.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: Following a nomination made by Commissioner
Shelley and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi was
selected to serve as Vice Mayor for the next six months.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS:
Following a request by Mr. Wasson and unanimous approval, an item was added for
legal counsel to request an Executive Session. Alan Kluger formally requested the
scheduling of an Attorney-Client Session for City of Aventura v. School Board of Miami-
Dade County. Mr. Wasson will coordinate the scheduling of the session, which Mayor
Weisman and Commissioner Landman will not attend, based on their recusal on the
matter.
Following a request by Mayor Weisman and unanimous approval, an update by the City
Manager was added under Special Presentations.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• City Manager Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Mr. Wasson reported on
the operations of City departments, the mental health hotline, the COVID-
19 testing site, and the census. Discussion was held on additional
community outreach ideas to increase the response to the census.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission. Item F was removed from the agenda by Commissioner Dr. Marks for
discussion.
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Mezrahi, and passed unanimously by
roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• April 6, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting
• April 23, 2020 Special Commission Meeting
• April 23, 2020 Regular Commission Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2020-26 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 ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TWO-
YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2020-27 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A RANKING OF FIRMS TO PERFORM AUDITING
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE OR ITS
DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE FOR SAID SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA; 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. 2020-28 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-03-19-
3, CITY OF AVENTURA MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR CITY STREETS
AND FACILITIES, TO STONE CONCEPT MIAMI INC., METRO EXPRESS INC.,
THE PAVING LADY, WEEKLEY ASPHALT PAVING INC., AND ALL COUNTY
PAVING AT THE 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. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO APPROVE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD TO KROP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT.
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F. Removed for discussion:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-03-27-
3, YACHT CLUB DRIVE SEAWALL REPAIRS, TO SHORELINE FOUNDATION,
INC. AT THE BID PRICE OF $448,885.00; 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.
G. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $10,000 FOR CRIME
PREVENTION PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT, AND TRAINING FROM THE POLICE
STATE FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
H. Resolution No. 2020-30 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE POSITION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ("DELEGATION") THAT THE STATE OF
FLORIDA AND ALL APPLICABLE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS
TAKE ANY AND ALL MEASURES NECESSARY TO ALLOW APPLICANTS TO
APPLY FOR REEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS RETROACTIVE TO THE DATE THE
APPLICANT LOST HIS/HER JOB FOLLOWING THE DECLARATION OF A
STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR DESANTIS DUE TO COVID-19;
FURTHER SUPPORTING ALL REEMPLOYMENT MEASURES RECOMMENDED
BY THE DELEGATION IN ITS LETTER DATED APRIL 7, 2020 TO GOVERNOR
DESANTIS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ITEM 6F: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-03-27-
3, YACHT CLUB DRIVE SEAWALL REPAIRS, TO SHORELINE FOUNDATION,
INC. AT THE BID PRICE OF $448,885.00; 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.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks.
Mr. Wasson explained the bid and selection process for the item.
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Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. Mrs. Horvath provided directions
for members of the public to provide comments. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2020-29 was adopted.
Following a request by Mayor Weisman, reports from both schools were provided as
follows:
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update: Principal Tyrkala provided a
report on the school, including the virtual learning process.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update: Principal McKnight provided a
report on the high school, including the virtual learning process.
7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
A. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2019-08, WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR
THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR
2019/2020 (JULY 1 — J[JNE 30) BY REVISING THE 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR
BUDGET DOCUMENT AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Mr. Wasson explained the amendments to the ACES budget.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the public hearing.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote, on first
reading.
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Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title-
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 42 "STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES," OF THE
CITY CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1 "IN GENERAL," CREATING SECTION
42-1 "CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OR WORKS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -
OF -WAY; CONSTRUCTION OF PAVING AND DRAINAGE ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY — PERMIT REQUIRED; EFFECT OF INSTALLATION OF CITY
UTILITY; EXEMPTION"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Weinberg and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson explained the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the public hearing.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote, on first
reading.
9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OF THE CITY'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 4-2, LOCATION OF
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
GENERALLY, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-191(F) TO REVISE AND ADD
PROHIBITED SIGNS, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-191(J) 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
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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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Mezrahi and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr provided information on the item in
response to questions from the Commission.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the public hearing.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-03 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title-
B. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR
THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020/2021 (JULY 1 — J[JNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE CITY
CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE
BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR
PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Mr. Wasson provided comments on the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the public hearing.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-04 was adopted.
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Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title-
C. CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF
THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL;
PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS
AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Landman and
seconded by Vice Mayor Mezrahi.
Mr. Wasson explained the adjustments made to the budget, in response to direction
provided at the first reading.
Rachel Windler-Freitag, Charter Schools USA South Florida Area Director, provided
information in response to questions on job postings.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the public hearing.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-05 was adopted.
10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. REPORTS:
Commissioner Weinberg provided an update on the parade scheduled for May 14t" to
recognize this year's high school graduates residing in Aventura.
Commissioner Shelley discussed the work of the Auditor Selection Committee and the
approval of the related item on the Consent Agenda.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for members of the public to provide
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Rachel Friedland
(21019 N.E. 38t" Avenue, Aventura) and Yvonne Llauger (Aventura).
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
7.27 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on June 9, 2020.
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