June 9, 2020 Commission Regular Meeting MinutesAVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 9, 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 Howard Weinberg, Commissioner Denise Landman,
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Marc
Narotsky, Commissioner Robert Shelley, 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 (extended through orders 20-112, 20-123,
and 20-139, as a result of the state of emergency due to COVID-19. Members of the
public were given instructions for providing comments.
A moment of silence was observed to reflect the City's support of the police, as well as
peaceful protests.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission. The following items were removed from the agenda for discussion: Item I
was removed by Commissioner Shelley and Item N was removed by Commissioner Dr.
Marks.
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed
unanimously by roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• May 1, 2020 Special Commission Workshop Meeting
• May 5, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting
• May 14, 2020 Special Commission Meeting
• May 14, 2020 Regular Commission Workshop Meeting
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B. Resolution No. 2020-34 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 $9,000 FOR SWAT
TEAM EQUIPMENT FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
D. Resolution No. 2020-35 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ADOPTING A POLICY TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP IN AN AMOUNT OF AT LEAST $2,500 FOR A STUDENT
RESIDING IN AVENTURA GRADUATING FROM DON SOFFER AVENTURA
HIGH SCHOOL; PROVIDING FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS AND THE
SELECTION PROCESS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2020-36 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO COMBAT CYBER CRIMES WHICH
HAVE FURTHER ARISEN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; SUPPORTING
THE EFFORTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COMBAT ALL FORMS OF
CYBER CRIMES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2020-37 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, CONDEMNING BIAS AND HATEFUL SPEECH AND CONDUCT
RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; SUPPORTING AND JOINING THE
EFFORTS OF THE ADL TO COMBAT ALL FORMS OF HATRED AND
INTOLERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2020-38 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR RFP NO. 20-03-
06-3, SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
(ACES), TO IBILEY UNIFORM, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RFP
DOCUMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
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NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2020-39 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-04-20-
3, N.E. 190m STREET MILLING & RESURFACING, TO H & R PAVING, INC. AT
THE BID PRICE OF $385,593.92; 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.
I. Removed for discussion:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AUTHORITY
FOR MANAGEMENT, PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR THE AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Resolution No. 2020-41 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-05-28-
3, DSAHS WATER MAIN RELOCATION, TO MARCDAN, INC. AT THE BID
PRICE OF $144,590; 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.
K. Resolution No. 2020-42 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, REQUESTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR CARLOS A.
GIMENEZ AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO TRANSFER CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND
ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT DIRECT FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED
BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY") TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA
("CITY") AND TO OTHER UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITHIN THE
COUNTY BASED ON POPULATION AND RATES OF COVID-19 CASES;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
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RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
L. Resolution No. 2020-43 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CITY'S PROPERTY, GENERAL
LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE TO FLORIDA MUNICIPAL
INSURANCE TRUST; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, ON BEHALF OF
SAID CITY, TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
M. Resolution No. 2020-44 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 AUDIT
ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
KEEFE MCCULLOUGH; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
N. Removed for discussion:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, CONDEMNING BIAS AND DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF
RACE, ETHNICITY AND RELIGION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED
HEREIN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ITEM 51: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AUTHORITY FOR
MANAGEMENT, PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR
THE AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson provided information on the success of the prior year's management and
the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center's updated schedule, due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
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The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2020-40 was adopted.
ITEM 5N: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, CONDEMNING BIAS AND DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE,
ETHNICITY AND RELIGION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Commissioner Dr. Marks provided comments on the recent events across the United
States and expressed pride in the Commission's consideration of the resolution.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2020-45 was adopted.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
reviewed and entered the quasi-judicial procedures into the record. Mrs. Horvath
administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on items 6A, 613, and 6C.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution title:
A. 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 A COCKTAIL LOUNGE -BAR
AREA WITHIN JARANA RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 19505 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, SUITE E150, IN THE ESPLANADE AT AVENTURA
DEVELOPMENT, 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 Narotsky.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval, subject to the conditions
listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Aventura Peruana, LLC):
Adrienne Noto, Esq. — Greenspoon Marder (600 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3600, Miami).
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.
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The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2020-46 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO
SECTION 31-144(C)(2)i. OF THE CITY CODE FOR AN INCREASED HEIGHT OF
12 STORIES OR 200 FEET, WHERE THE CITY CODE PERMITS A MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF 12 STORIES OR 120 FEET; GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-144(C)(2)M. OF THE CITY CODE TO
PERMIT A FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.99, WHERE THE CITY CODE PERMITS A
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.61, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN
OFFICE AND BANK BUILDING LOCATED AT 3050 AVENTURA BOULEVARD
IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; 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 addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval, subject to the conditions
listed. She additionally reported on the request for plans and comments received from
the public on the proposed project.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (3050 Aventura Owner,
LLC): Michael J. Marrero, Esq. - Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin (200 S. Biscayne
Blvd. Suite 850, Miami) and Robert Harrison, Architect — Foster & Partners (Riverside,
22 Hester Road, London).
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. Mrs. Horvath provided directions
for members of the public to provide comments.
The following members of the public provided comments: Brenda Friend (Bonavida -
20100 W. Country Club Drive #1601), Annette DiTommaso — Bonavida Property
Manager (Bonavida - 20100 W. Country Club Drive), Carlos Rodriguez (Bonavida -
20100 W. Country Club Drive #1505), Andre Serra (Bonavida - 20100 W. Country Club
Drive #PH5), Pablo Miliani (Bonavida - 20100 W. Country Club Drive #1207), Moshe
Hakak (Bonavida - 20100 W. Country Club Drive #PH4), and Soraya Raposo (Bonavida
- 20100 W. Country Club Drive #701).
There being no additional comments, Mayor Weisman closed the item for public input.
A motion to table the item was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky, and passed (5-2) by roll call vote. Consensus was provided
that the item be tabled to the Regular Commission Meeting scheduled for July 7, 2020
at 6:00 p.m.
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Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution title-
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-1910)(2)b. OF THE
CITY CODE FOR A SECONDARY WALL SIGN AT 18909 NE 29 AVENUE, 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 Dr. Marks.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record, which recommended approval, subject to the conditions
listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (1 OX HQ, LLC): Evan Ross
(17301 Biscayne Blvd. #2105, North Miami Beach).
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. 2020-47 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance 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 — JUNE 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.
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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. 2020-06 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance 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 Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
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. 2020-07 was adopted.
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 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09, WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 (JULY 1 — JUNE 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 Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
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.
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The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-08 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution
title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION 96-38 WHICH ADOPTED A FEE SCHEDULE FOR BUILDING
PERMITS AND WHICH RESOLUTION WAS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO.
98-28, RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24, RESOLUTION NO. 2009-45 AND RESOLUTION
NO. 2019-22; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Mezrahi 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 on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Resolution No. 2020-48 was adopted.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Mezrahi commended the Police Department for being proactive and
monitoring recent events.
Commissioner Shelley requested Mr. Wasson to provide the Commission with the
quarantine requirements for COVID-19.
Commissioner Landman encouraged residents to be prepared, since hurricane season
had started on June 1sc
Commissioner Dr. Marks congratulated ACES on their drive -through graduations,
encouraged residents to support local restaurants and businesses, and commended the
City's employees for their work throughout the pandemic.
The Commission discussed the possibility of holding in person meetings in July.
Vice Mayor Weinberg discussed the possibility of scheduling a one issue Special
Commission Meeting prior to the Commission Workshop on June 18th, for the item that
had been tabled to July 7, 2020.
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11. 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: Michael J.
Marrero, Esq. - Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin (200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 850,
Miami) and Michael Stern (Aventura).
12. OTHER BUSINESS:
A motion was offered by Vice Mayor Weinberg and seconded by Commissioner Dr.
Marks to schedule a Special Commission Meeting on June 18, 2020 at 9.00 a.m. to
consider Item 6B. Following discussion, the motion was withdrawn by Vice Mayor
Weinberg.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Shelley, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
8.20 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on July 7, 2020.
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