10-06-2020 Regular Commission Meeting AgendaCity Commission
Enid Weisman, Mayor
Howard Weinberg, Vice Mayor
Denise Landman, Commissioner
Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner
Mare Narotsky, Commissioner
Robert Shelley,Commissioner
City Manager
Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 6, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards
City Attorney
Weiss Scrota Hellman
Cole & Bierman
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update from Principal Tyrkala
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update from Principal McKnight
• Recognizing the Service of City Commissioner Howard Weinberg
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:
• September 8, 2020 City Commission
• September 8, 2020 City Commission
• September 16, 2020 City Commissio
• September 17, 2020 City Commissio
n
Meeting (First Budget Hearing)
Regular Meeting
n Meeting (Second Budget Hearing)
Regular Workshop Meeting
B. MOTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF RAQUEL
ROTHMAN, ESQ. AND BARBARA BUXTON, ESQ. AS SPECIAL MASTERS FOR
THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR APPROVAL OF RADIO FREQUENCY
ACCESS FOR HATZALAH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., FOR VOLUNTEER
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FCC; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH AND
URGING THE COMMUNITY TO SPREAD AWARENESS OF SUICIDE AND
SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGIES; CALLING ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECOGNIZE SUICIDE
PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH AND IMPLEMENT SUICIDE AWARENESS
AND PREVENTION CAMPAIGNS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. 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.
F. CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL:
MOTION TO ACCEPT AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL OUT -OF -
FIELD WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM
DATED OCTOBER 2, 2020.
G. MOTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY 1% "HAZARD PAY" SUPPLEMENTAL PAY
INCREASE AS OUTLINED IN SAID DOCUMENT.
6. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
DESIGNATION FOR A 1.5 ACRE CITY -OWNED PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS
PEACE PARK, LOCATED AT 3200 NE 188 STREET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A" FROM MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PARKS AND
RECREATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. 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.
ORDINANCE — SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FROM RMF3B, MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO ROS, RECREATION/OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR
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A 1.5 ACRE CITY -OWNED PARCEL OF LAND, KNOWN AS PEACE PARK,
LOCATED AT 3200 NE 188 STREET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," OF THE CITY CODE BY
CREATING SECTION 2-234, ENTITLED "TRANSACTION CONVENIENCE FEES";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Please be advised that the City of Aventura will be following the Center for Disease Control's recommendations
for those attending this in -person meeting. As such, persons seeking to attend the in -person meeting will have
to pass a temperature screening checkpoint, must wear a mask at all times, and follow social distancing
guidelines. Persons who do not pass the temperature screening checkpoint will not be allowed to enter the
building or Commission Chambers. Persons not wearing or refusing to wear a mask, or refusing to follow
social distancing guidelines may be escorted off the premises.
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 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com, not later than two days prior to such
proceedings. 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 are available online at cityofaventura.com for viewing and printing, or may be requested through
the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com.
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 MEETING — OCTOBER 16, 2020 AT 9 AM
COMMISSION INAUGURATION CEREMONY — NOVEMBER 5, 2020 AT 7 PM
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING — NOVEMBER 10, 2020 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING — NOVEMBER 19, 2020 AT 9 AM
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5A
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached minutes, as provided
by the City Clerk, for the Commission meetings held in September 2020.
BACKGROUND
Meetings were held and minutes have been provided for Commission approval for the
following:
• September 8, 2020 City Commission Meeting (First Budget Hearing)
• September 8, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting
• September 16, 2020 City Commission Meeting (Second Budget Hearing)
• September 17, 2020 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
Should you have any questions, please contact me.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
FIRST BUDGET HEARING
SEPTEMBER 8, 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, 20-
139, 20-150, 20-179, and 20-193) 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - 2020/2021 BUDGET:
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AND
ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA AD VALOREM TAX OPERATING
MILLAGE LEVY RATE AT 1.7261 MILLS PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF
TAXABLE ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE, WHICH AS A PERCENT (%) CHANGE
OF ROLLED -BACK RATE OF 1.7472 MILLS IS -1.21 % COMPUTED PURSUANT TO
STATE LAW, FOR THE 2020 TAX YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion to approve was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by
Commissioner Mezrahi.
Aventura City Commission Meeting (First Budget Hearing) Minutes
September 8, 2020
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item and noted that the millage rate of 1.7261 mills had
remained the same since the City's incorporation. The Commission was commended for
their unanimous approval on providing a 3% salary increase to all general employees.
The Commission provided comments including the clarification of the percent change of
the rolled -back rate as -1.21 % and commended staff on the budget preparation.
Brian Raducci, Assistant City Manager — Finance and Administration, responded to
Commission questions.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion to approve the Ordinance unanimously passed, by roll call vote.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title-
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED TENTATIVE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET, AS REVIEWED
AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AT THE REVIEW MEETING
HELD ON JULY 16, 2020 AS THE CITY OF AVENTURA FINAL BUDGET FOR THE
2020/2021 FISCAL YEAR, 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 PROCEDURES REGARDING
ENCUMBRANCES AND THE RE -APPROPRIATION OF UNEXPENDED CAPITAL
APPROPRIATIONS; ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTED FUND BALANCE FOR
CAPITAL RESERVE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve was offered by Commissioner Landman and seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item and explained the inclusion of the change per Commission
input at the workshop for the salary increase for general employees and an additional
adjustment provided by staff to decrease the revenue projection for the red-light cameras,
as outlined in the agenda memorandum.
The Commission provided comments.
Mr. Wasson provided an update on the locker room project at the high school.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
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The motion to approve the Ordinance unanimously passed, by roll call vote.
4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before
Commission, a
Commissioner
6:14 p.m.
motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded
Landman, and unanimously passed; thereby, adjourning the meeting
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 6, 2020.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Following 6:00 P.M. First Budget Hearing and Local Planning Agency Meeting
Virtual Meeting Via Video Conferencing
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:22 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.
The meeting was 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, 20-139, 20-150, 20-179, and 20-193), 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 done at the preceding First Budget
Hearing.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson recognized the following
employees for the completion of milestone years of service with the City: PSA Michelle
Augustine (15 years) and Officer Christopher Alfaro (10 years).
• Aventura Citv of Excellence School Update from Principal Tvrkala:
Principal Anthony Tyrkala provided a brief report.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update from Principal McKnight:
Principal David McKnight provided a brief report.
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
Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• July 7, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting
• July 16, 2020 City Commission Special Meeting
• July 16, 2020 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
• July 29, 2020 City Commission Special Meeting
• August 4, 2020 City Commission Special Meeting
• August 13, 2020 City Commission Special Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2020-62 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 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2020-63 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-08-11-
3, N.E. 29TH PLACE AND AVENTURA BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, TO ATC ENGINEERING, INC. AT THE BID PRICE OF
$246,801.50; 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.
D. Resolution No. 2020-64 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION
STRATEGY 2020; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Motion approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED J[JNE 30, 2020 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT
LETTER DATED AUGUST 31, 2020 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT 1.
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F. Resolution No. 2020-65 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA GOVERNOR, FLORIDA LEGISLATURE,
AND FLORIDA SURGEON GENERAL TO ENACT A TEMPORARY
PROHIBITION ON SMOKING FOR THE DURATION OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC
HEALTH EMERGENCY AT OUTDOOR DINING AREAS OF COMMERCIAL
DINING ESTABLISHMENTS AND AT STAND-ALONE BARS; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2020-66 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE DON
SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2020-67 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 20-08-24-
3, CITY OF AVENTURA CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY
RECREATION CENTER, PARKS AND CULTURAL CENTER TO AMER-PLUS
JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE, LLC FOR THE INDIVIDUAL BID PRICE AS
CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACT; 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. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $30,000 FOR GAS
MASKS AND FILTERS FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
J. Motion approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL:
MOTION APPROVING THE ATTACHED SALARY DISTRIBUTION PLAN FOR
THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES) IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM (FEFP).
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K. Motion approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL:
MOTION APPROVING THE ATTACHED SALARY DISTRIBUTION PLAN FOR
THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL (DSAHS) IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM (FEFP).
L. Motion approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT LETTER
DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT 1.
6. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE
MAP DESIGNATION FOR A 1.5 ACRE CITY -OWNED PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN
AS PEACE PARK, LOCATED AT 3200 NE 188 STREET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED
IN EXHIBIT "A" FROM MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PARKS
AND RECREATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Wolpin incorporated the staff report provided at the September 8, 2020 Local
Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
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 Ordinance passed unanimously on first reading, by roll
call vote.
7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
reviewed and entered the quasi-judicial procedures into the record for both items. Mr.
Wolpin incorporated the testimony and documents provided at the September 8, 2020
Local Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference for item 713.
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Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on items 7A
and 7B.
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 RECKBAR LLC TO
PERMIT THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT A
COCKTAIL LOUNGE/BAR AREA WITHIN THE PANI RESTAURANT IN UNIT
904 OF THE AVENTURA MALL, 19565 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF
AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Landman 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 (Reckbar, LLC): Michael J.
Marrero, Esq. - Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin (200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 850,
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.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2020-68 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title-
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FROM RMF3B, MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO ROS, RECREATION/OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR
A 1.5 ACRE CITY -OWNED PARCEL OF LAND, KNOWN AS PEACE PARK,
LOCATED AT 3200 NE 188 STREET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A";
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 Dr. Marks.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr noted that the testimony and documents
provided at the September 8, 2020 Local Planning Agency Meeting were incorporated
into the record by reference.
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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 Ordinance passed unanimously on first reading, by roll
call vote.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Dr. Marks reported on the new Chick-fil-A opening in Aventura and noted
that Mr. Wasson will look into the traffic issues associated with the drive-thru.
Commissioner Dr. Marks provided an update on identifying land for a school. Mr.
Wasson and Vice Mayor Weinberg also provided comments on the same item.
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. No comments were provided by the members of the public.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
7:00 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 6, 2020.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
SECOND BUDGET HEARING
SEPTEMBER 16, 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, 20-
139, 20-150, 20-179, and 20-193) 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - 2020/2021
BUDGET:
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AND
ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA AD VALOREM TAX OPERATING
MILLAGE LEVY RATE AT 1.7261 MILLS PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF
TAXABLE ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE, WHICH AS A PERCENT (%) CHANGE
OF ROLLED -BACK RATE OF 1.7472 MILLS IS -1.21 % COMPUTED PURSUANT TO
STATE LAW, FOR THE 2020 TAX YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion to approve was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and seconded by
Commissioner Mezrahi.
Aventura City Commission Meeting (Second Budget Hearing) Minutes
September 16, 2020
Mr. Wasson provided a brief review, based on his memorandum in the agenda.
Mr. Wasson and Mr. Raducci were commended on the proposed balanced budget, with
the inclusion of the Commission's request for the salary increase for general employees.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments.
The following members of the public provided comments: Jonathan Evans (7000 Island
Blvd. #2002, Aventura).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-09 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance title-
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED TENTATIVE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET, AS REVIEWED
AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AT THE REVIEW MEETING
HELD ON JULY 16, 2020 AS THE CITY OF AVENTURA FINAL BUDGET FOR THE
2020/2021 FISCAL YEAR, 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 PROCEDURES REGARDING
ENCUMBRANCES AND THE RE -APPROPRIATION OF UNEXPENDED CAPITAL
APPROPRIATIONS; ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTED FUND BALANCE FOR
CAPITAL RESERVE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and seconded by
Commissioner Dr. Marks.
Mr. Wasson briefly reviewed the item with highlights as outlined in his agenda
memorandum.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by roll
call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-10 was adopted.
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Aventura City Commission Meeting (Second Budget Hearing) Minutes
September 16, 2020
4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously passed; thereby, adjourning the meeting at
6:10 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 6, 2020.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Virtual Meeting Via Video Conferencing
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 9:01 a.m. 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,
20-139, 20-150, 20-179, and 20-193) as a result of the state of emergency due to
COVID-19.
2. Presentation: Charter Schools USA - Reopening Plans for Aventura City of
Excellence School (ACES) and Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) (City
Manager): Mr. Wasson provided opening remarks.
John Hage, President - Charters Schools USA, reviewed, recommended and requested
approval for the re -opening plans for both schools, including the choice of either
continued mobile learning or in -person instruction, without a hybrid option.
Rachel Windler-Freitag, South Florida Area Director — Charter Schools USA, provided
additional information.
Aventura City of Excellence School Principal Anthony Tyrkala and Don Soffer Aventura
High School Principal David Mcknight reviewed the reopening plans for their respective
schools.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission, as the
Governing Board for both schools, to proceed with the plans as presented, including the
option for in -person instruction starting on September 29, 2020. Mr. Wasson will also
provide a letter to school area residents regarding the start date for the schools which
may affect traffic. Additionally, Mr. Wasson will provide opening morning breakfast for
the teachers. Finally, Mr. Wasson will advise the Commission of any COVID-19 cases
reported at the schools.
Aventura City Commission
Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes — September 17, 2020
3. Presentation: Proposed Development of Hospital North District (City
Manager): Mr. Wasson discussed the concept plan for development of the hospital
north district.
Joanne Carr, Community Development Director, reviewed the proposal for a master
concept plan and items requested by the applicant in order to implement those plans
including incentives, comprehensive plan amendments, zoning code amendments, and
conditional use approval for increased FAR, density, and height.
Commissioner Shelley disclosed that the firm of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod
LLP represented him on personal matters.
Brian Adler, Attorney - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP, on behalf of the
applicant (Aventura Dixie LLC and Jasmin Investments LLC) provided information on
the property and outlined the requests as discussed by Ms. Carr.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for a
separate one -item Commission Workshop to be scheduled for this item and for the
applicant to work with Ms. Carr in order to provide more specific information on the
project.
4. Approval of Revised Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) and
Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) 2020-2021 Academic Calendars (City
Manager): Mr. Wasson reviewed the revised calendars and requested approval from
the Commission as the Governing Board for both schools.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission, as the
Governing Board for both schools, to proceed with the calendars for both DSAHS and
ACES as presented.
5. Discussion: Charter Revision Commission (City Manager): Mr. Wasson and
Mayor Weisman explained the Charter Revision Commission to be appointed for 2020,
in compliance with the City's Charter, and provided a list of recommended names for
the Commission's consideration.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
provide a resolution on the November 10, 2020 Commission Meeting Agenda
appointing the following to the 2020 Charter Revision Commission: Stuart Altman,
Yvonne Llauger, Daniel Naim, Gary Pyott, and Howard Weinberg.
6. Discussion: Hatzalah - A Non -Profit Volunteer Emergency Medical Service
(Commissioner Mezrahi): Commissioner Mezrahi requested that the Commission
consider adopting a resolution supporting the efforts of Hatzalah to obtain a radio
frequency from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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Aventura City Commission
Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes — September 17, 2020
Andre Roitman, Hatzalah South Florida Inc., provided information on the organization
and requested the Commission's support for its applicaton to the FCC for a radio
frequency.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
provide a resolution on the October 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Agenda supporting
the application of Hatzalah to the FCC and for the City Manager to additionally provide a
letter of support in the meantime.
7. Discussion: Suicide Awareness Month (Commissioner Mezrahi):
Commissioner Mezrahi reported the month of September to be Suicide Awareness
Month and requested that the Commission consider adopting a resolution in support of
raising awareness.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
provide a resolution on the October 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Agenda in support of
raising the awareness of suicide.
8. Discussion: Comedy Food Drive (Vice Mayor Weinberg): Vice Mayor
Weinberg requested Commission approval for a food drive organized by David
Muransky to be held at Government Center on October 1, 2020 from 3-7 p.m., with
those donating food to be provided with jokes.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
proceed with allowing the food drive as requested by Vice Mayor Weinberg.
9. Advice from City Attorney Concerning Commission Communications (City
Attorney): Mr. Wolpin reviewed the procedures for communications from individual
members of the Commission as outlined in the Charter, as well as Resolutions 2001-48
and 98-55, which will be provided to the Commission by Ms. Horvath.
The Commission discussed items that are posted by individuals during the meetings,
prior to the City having time to officially provide that information to the public.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for Mr.
Wasson and Mr. Wolpin to contact the current Commission candidates to respectfully
request that they allow the City to disseminate information to the public from the
meetings, etc. prior to them personally posting anything on social media.
The following additional items were discussed:
Vice Mayor Weinberg provided an update on other municipalities that had adopted
similar anti-Semitism resolutions following the City's adoption of Resolution 2020-59.
Commissioner Dr. Marks reported on the locked box located in the lobby at Government
Center for residents to drop off expired or unused prescription medication for proper
disposal.
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Aventura City Commission
Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes — September 17, 2020
10. Adiournment: There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 12:13 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 6, 2020.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Mana er (_Y_6L�
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DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Re -Appointment of Special Masters for Code Enforcement Process
October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5B
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission ratify the City Manager's re -appointment of
Raquel Rothman, Esq. and Barbara Buxton, Esq. as Special Masters for the City of
Aventura Code Enforcement process.
BACKGROUND
Section 4 of Ordinance 96-14 which established the City's Code Enforcement Process
provides for the City Manager to appoint Special Masters, subject to City Commission
ratification, for a term of one year. The above -referenced individuals are submitted to you
for re -appointment as Special Masters.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Mana er (—Y-6L�
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DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Resolution Expressing Support for Approval of Radio Frequency
Access for Hatzalah of South Florida, Inc., for Volunteer Emergency
Response Services
October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5C
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution in support of
requesting that the FCC approve the radio frequency requested by Hatzalah for the
antenna located at the Marina Towers development.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR APPROVAL OF RADIO
FREQUENCY ACCESS FOR HATZALAH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., FOR
VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING
FOR TRANSMITTAL OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FCC; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura (the "City"), and its City Commission are deeply
committed to promoting the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Hatzalah of South Florida, Inc. (the "Hatzalah") provides
outstanding public service within the City and within the Miami- Dade County
community, by providing volunteer emergency response service; and
WHEREAS, Hatzalah volunteers are highly trained emergency medical
technicians (the "EMT") who are dedicated to providing EMT life support at the scene of
injuries or illness, pending the arrival of an ambulance or County Fire/Rescue
personnel, and do so in a manner which is sensitive to the religious and cultural needs
of the diverse community; and
WHEREAS, in order to operate in the most efficient and effective manner,
Hatzalah requires access to a radio frequency which is served by an antenna system
located at the Marina Towers property in the City, and merits Federal Communications
Commission (the "FCC") approval of such radio frequency access.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals. That the recitals and findings contained above are hereby
confirmed, adopted and incorporated herein.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
Section 2. Support. That the City Commission hereby respectfully requests
that the FCC approve the radio frequency requested by Hatzalah for the antenna
located at the Marina Towers development in the City, and hereby expresses the City's
strong support of Hatzalah's request.
Section 3. Implementation. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to
take any action which is necessary to implement the purposes of this Resolution.
Section 4. Transmittal. That the City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of
this Resolution to the FCC.
Section 5. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner , and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6t" day of October, 2020.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Mana er (—Y-6L�
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DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Resolution Recognizing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5D
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution recognizing
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and urging members of the community to raise
awareness of suicide and suicide prevention strategies.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
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Attachment
CCO1931-20
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SUICIDE PREVENTION
AWARENESS MONTH AND URGING THE COMMUNITY TO SPREAD
AWARENESS OF SUICIDE AND SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGIES;
CALLING ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO RECOGNIZE SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS
MONTH AND IMPLEMENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
CAMPAIGNS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura (the "City") and its City Commission are deeply
concerned with the prevalence of suicide across the community, State, and nation; and
WHEREAS, in a report released June 24, 2019, the CDC reported that suicide was
the 10t" most common cause of preventable death in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, the CDC has noted that the unique circumstances surrounding the
COVID-19 pandemic create factors that directly contribute to strife and tensions that result
in greatly increased incidents of suicide; and
WHEREAS, suicide is a preventable condition that can be resolved by listening
and reaching out to at -risk individuals, urging individuals to seek help from trusted friends,
support groups, or faith communities, encouraging physical and mental activity, limiting
exposure to negative news cycles, and stressing the importance of daily routines; and
WHEREAS, September has been designated as Suicide Prevention Awareness
Month; and
WHEREAS, the goals of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month are to bring
awareness to the prevalence of mental health conditions that create suicidal thoughts and
to humanize individuals that are isolated and marginalized in society at large; and
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
WHEREAS, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is further dedicated to
encouraging individuals to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on the
stigmatized topic in order to bring to light prevention strategies and resources available
for individuals suffering with suicidal thoughts; and
WHEREAS, in order to promote awareness of the prevalence, dangers, and
methods to address suicide in the community, the City wishes to recognize Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to raising awareness of suicide and encouraging
adoption of suicide prevention strategies; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage individuals in our community to work
together to combat suicide by reaching out to friends, families, and other members of the
community to provide mental health support; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to expand awareness of Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month across Miami -Dade County by spreading the word to neighboring local
governments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals. That the recitals and findings contained above are hereby
confirmed, adopted and incorporated herein.
Section 2. Support. That the City Commission hereby recognizes Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month and urges members of the community to raise awareness
of suicide and suicide prevention strategies. The City Commission further calls on local
governments throughout Miami -Dade County to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
Month and implement campaigns to bring awareness to suicide and suicide prevention
strategies.
Section 3. Transmittal. That the City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to the Miami -Dade County League of Cities.
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner , and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6t" day of October, 2020.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager (9L
DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring Equipment as Surplus
October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5E
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution declaring
certain equipment as surplus to the needs of the City.
BACKGROUND
Section 2-258 of the City Code of Ordinances provides that any property owned by the
City which has become obsolete or which has outlived its usefulness may be disposed of
in accordance with procedures established by the City Manager, so long as the property
has been declared surplus by a resolution of the City Commission.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
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.
WHEREAS, the City Manager desires to declare certain property as surplus to
the needs of the City; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2000-09 provides that all City -owned property that
has been declared surplus cannot be disposed of prior to the preparation and formal
approval of a resolution by the City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The above recitals are hereby confirmed and
adopted herein.
Section 2. The property listed on Exhibit "A" has been declared surplus and is
hereby approved for disposal.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to dispose of the property listed on
Exhibit "A" through a public auction, sale, trade-in, transfer to other governmental
agency or, if of no value, discarded.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to
carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Mayor Enid Weisman
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 61" day of October, 2020.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF "ENTURA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
FROM: Karen J. Lanke, Information !ch ology Director
DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Surplus Computer Equipment
I am requesting that the computer related equipment listed on the attached be declared
surplus property as the equipment no longer meets the needs of the City.
Many of the applications used by the City have minimum hardware, operating system
and/or software requirements that computing equipment must meet or exceed. If those
requirements cannot be satisfied by existing equipment, the equipment is no longer
suitable for City use. In addition, equipment that cannot be repaired and/or is no longer
supported by the vendor should be surplused.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request.
Attachment
City of Aventura
Computer Equipment Inventory
Brand
Model
Qty
Serial Number
Type
Advidia
P-24
1
OFV37865
Network Camera
Advidia
P-24
1
OHV30202
Network Camera
Altec Lansing
ACS41
1
41915
Speakers
APC
Back -UPS Pro 700
17
N/A
UPS
APC
Standby UPS 1500
2
N/A
UPS
APC
Standby UPS 1500 battery replacement
3
N/A
UPS
Asus
VS229
1
F4LMTF168816
Monitor
Box with Cables, Keyboards, and Mice
N/A
1
N/A
Other
Dell
1704FPTt
1
CN-OY4299-71618-5AE-ACEA
Monitor
Dell
1704FPTt
1
CN-OY4299-71618-5AL-ABFE
Monitor
Dell
1707FPt
1
CN-OCC280-71618-64J-BFZQ
Monitor
Dell
1708FPb
1
CN-OFP816-74261-81U-2KOS
Monitor
Dell
1708FPb
1
CN-OFP816-74261-81U-2YYS
Monitor
Dell
2209WA
1
CN-OC730C-716-976-5888
Monitor
Dell
2209WA
1
Monitor
Dell
2209WAf
1
N/A
Monitor
Dell
Latiitude E6440
1
2HRG162
Laptop
Dell
Latiitude E6440
1
CCDQ162
Laptop
Dell
Latiitude E6440
1
D1QF162
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E5470
1
31X41-72
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E5470
1
4TW41-72
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E5471
1
DWW41-72
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E5472
1
HHWFL62
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E5480
1
CP3VFH2
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6430
1
2LKRRY1
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6430
1
8Y3KKV1
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
2C1 FK12
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
7HDG162
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
84QF162
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
B8QF162
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
BWZDK12
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
CHTH162
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
DJWF162
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
FBDQ162
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
G7YG162
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6440
1
HCZDK12
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6441
1
2G9FMJ1
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6442
1
5JWFL62
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6443
1
CW4LG12
Laptop
Dell
Latitude E6444
1
DCWF162
Laptop
Dell
Multimedia Speaker
1
CN-ODW711-71623-261-1110
Soundbar
Dell
Multimedia Speaker
1
CN-ODW711-71623-261-1172
Soundbar
Dell
Optiplex 7010
1
FZ5Y6Y1
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7010
1
GQLOBY1
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7010
1
H82QQW1
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7010
1
H83SQW1
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7010
1
H83WQW1
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7020
1
F44QX12
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7020
1
F4JKX12
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7020
1
F56QX12
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7020
1
F5ZJX12
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7020
1
F5ZLX12
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7020
1
GO80W52
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7020
1
GV3XV52
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7020
1
GV85W52
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 7020
1
GV8XV52
Desktop
Dell
Optiplex 780
1
7QXHKNL
Desktop
Dell
P1913b
1
CN-ODTOPH-74261-36D-4HKU
Monitor
Dell
P1913b
1
CN-ODTOPH-74261-36D-4HNU
Monitor
Dell
P1913b
1
CN-ODTOPH-74261-36D-4HPU
Monitor
Dell
P1913b
1
CN-ODTOPH-74261-36D-51 1 U
Monitor
Dell
P1913b
1
CN-ODTOPH-74261-36D-54EU
Monitor
Dell
P1913b
1
CN-ODTOPH-74261-36D-54JU
Monitor
Dell
P2211 Ht
1
CN-OW4XCG-74445-19F-ERKL
Monitor
Dell
T7500
1
59DONL1
Desktop
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City of Aventura
Computer Equipment Inventory
Brand
Model
Qty
Serial Number
Type
Honeywell
HF43248R4TON
1
N298679275
DVR
HP
Deskjet 6940
1
MY814CS1 W9
Printer
HP
LaserJet P2055dn
1
CNBJ548923
Printer
HP
LaserJet P2055dn
1
CNBJ573643
Printer
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager (9L
DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Accept Aventura City of Excellence School
Out -Of -Field Waivers
October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5F
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
of the Aventura City of Excellence School, accept the out -of -field waivers list as outlined
in this memorandum and recommended by Principal Tyrkala.
BACKGROUND
The Miami -Dade County School Board requires the Governing Board of each charter
school annually to accept a list of teachers considered out -of -field. Teachers working on
additional certification or endorsements for subjects that they are teaching are considered
out -of -field until requirements are met. All teachers hold current certification. The
additional certification or endorsements are extra credentials. This is a typical practice
as teachers expand their professional development.
Please note that two factors have increased the number of teachers for which endorsement
waivers are requested this year:
Due to COVID-19, testing centers have been closed or operating under limited
capacity since March of 2020.
2. Additional waivers have been requested to ensure compliance regardless of the
model in which students learn due to the multiple models in which teaching and
learning will occur throughout the 2020-2021 school year. ACES has expanded
the number of sections being taught as well as the number of teachers we are
assigning to ESOL and Gifted courses in preparation for potential throughout the
school year.
Below are listings of instructional staff members who are working towards additional
certification in the following subject areas:
Enalish Saeakers of Other Lanauaaes (ESOU Endorsement
This is an add -on to a current certificate to be able to teach English Language learners. The
following teachers are involved in a five -course sequence, allowing six years for completion,
some of which have completed coursework and await a testing appointment:
Monica Anglade, Maria Attento, Lindsey Croston, Dangela Dimercurio, Lyubov, Dubrova,
Beth Greenberg, Meryl Kieffer, Deborah Kocab, Jacqueline Kolb, Michelle Marquez, Nasreen
Moreno, Susan Phinn, Laskmy Santin, Walkira Segura, Anita Silber, Shawn Simons, Diana
Sreter
Gifted Endorsement
This is an add -on to a current certificate to be able to teach gifted learners. The following
certified teachers are involved in on -going coursework in pursuit of gifted endorsement:
Jackie Perczek, Nasreen Moreno, Deborah Kocab, Larissa Gross, Alexandra Farah, Rachelle
Carrie
Elementary Education
These teachers are certified in a different field or subject and are awaiting a testing date to
earn certification as elementary educators.
Maria Attento, Meryl Kieffer, Nasreen Moreno, Anita Silber
Grades 6-12 Social Science
This teacher is certified in a different field or subject and is awaiting a testing date to earn
certification in 6-12 Social Science.
Fayth Glotzer
The skills gained through formal certification and endorsement is vital to the full development
of our entire student body. As a school, ACES shall move forward with the following long-
term plan regarding endorsements for all staff:
• All core subject teachers shall earn ESOL endorsement within the next 2 years.
• All Language Arts teachers shall earn Reading endorsement within the next 3
years
• All core subject teachers shall earn ESE endorsement within the next 3 years.
• All ACES teachers shall earn ESOL, ESE, and Gifted endorsement within the
next 4 years.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
RJW/aca
Attachment
CCO1934-20
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager - -
DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Motion Authorizing Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade
County Police Benevolent Association
October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5G
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve a Motion authorizing the City
Manager to execute the subject document.
BACKGROUND
On July 27, 2020, the County approved the disbursement of federal monies to
municipalities within its geographic region to provide what the County referred to as a
one percent (1 %) hazardous pay supplement or the 1% Hazard Pay" to first
responders, in recognition of their tireless work during the COVID-19 pandemic despite
the health risk and exposure. The City's "first responders" are eligible for the 1 %
Hazard Pay. State law mandates that any adjustment to wages requires mutual
agreement between the City and the Union.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
RJW/act
Attachment
CCO1935-20
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into this day of ,
2020 by and between the City of Aventura, a Florida Municipal Corporation (the "City") and Dade
County Police Benevolent Association (the "Union"). The City and the Union are collectively
referred to as the "Parties."
WHEREAS, the Union serves as the exclusive bargaining agent for sworn police
employees that are considered "first responders" as that term may be defined by the County, as
described in this MOU; and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of employment for the City's "first responders" are
governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement covering the period October 1, 2019 through
September 30, 2022 (the "CBA), including wages; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus ("COVID-19") is a respiratory illness that has led to a
declaration of a public health emergency locally, state-wide and nationally, and has required a
considerable expenditure of governmental resources; and
WHEREAS, the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act
was passed in March 2020 which, among other things, appropriated federal monies for local units
of governments to cover expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the CARES Act specifically appropriated federal monies to Miami -Dade
County (the "County") to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2020, the County approved the disbursement of federal monies
to municipalities within its geographic region to provide what the County referred to as a one
percent (1 %) hazardous pay supplement or the "1 % Hazard Pay" to first responders, in recognition
of their tireless work during the pandemic despite the health risk and exposure; and
WHEREAS, the City's "first responders" are eligible for the 1% Hazard Pay; and
WHEREAS, state law mandates that any adjustment to wages requires mutual agreement
between the City and the Union; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that the first responders covered by the CBA shall receive
the 1 % Hazard Pay in accordance with the provisions herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. Effective March 1, 2020 through the end of the declared emergency, but no later
than December 30, 2020 (the "Relevant Period"), bargaining unit employees that
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meet the definition of "first responders", as defined herein, may be eligible to
receive a temporary 1% supplemental pay increase (which the County called
"Hazard Pay") based on their base pay for the performance of any necessary actions
taken to respond to COVID-19. This means that the work for which payment is due
under this MOU must be completed during the Relevant Period.
3. For the purposes of this MOU, based on a FAQ dated August 7, 2020 from the
County, a "first responder" means sworn law enforcement officers, state -certified
firefighters and corrections officers. The eligible bargaining unit positions are
enumerated on the attached list, but the parties also agree that this definition remains
subject to further modification based on additional definitional guidance/direction
from the County.
4. The 1 % Hazard Pay applies only to personal services that are substantially dedicated
to mitigating or responding to COVID-19, but it is presumed that all hours actually
worked by first responders relate to such services unless the City determines that
specific circumstances indicate otherwise and/or if the County provides further
guidance that may also limit the scope of how this 1% Hazard Pay shall be applied
or paid. The 1% pay adjustment shall be paid for hours physically worked by the
employee dedicated to mitigating or responding to the COVID-19 public health
emergency or hours directly related to a COVID-19 absence, if permissible
[Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave, Sick Injury for COVID-
19, Workers' Compensation Leave for COVID-19]. Because the 1% Hazard Pay
may only be based on hours actually worked, employees shall not receive this
supplemental pay if they are not in pay status or on any unworked paid hours (e.g.,
vacation, sick, jury duty, etc.), unless the employee's absence is directly related to
COVID-19 [Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave, Sick Injury
for COVID-19, Workers' Compensation Leave for COVID-19]. Additionally, the
1% pay adjustment is not to be paid on any leave payouts such as DROP or separation
payouts.
5. The 1% Hazard pay shall not be incorporated when calculating the employees'
regular base rate of pay for any other type of payment (e.g., leave payout) unless
mandated by law.
6. The 1% Hazard Pay increases eligible bargaining unit employees' base salary,
which means that this adjustment to their salary will be used for all wage calculation
purposes (e.g., tax obligations) during the Relevant Period.
7. The 1% Hazard Pay is "earnable compensation" under the defined benefit pension
plan as set forth in Section 36-22 of the City Code.
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8. The funding source for the 1 % Hazard Pay exclusively comes from the CARES Act
funding disbursements provided by the County and, therefore, will be cost neutral
to the City. The City shall not be obligated to make up the difference due to any
County disbursement shortfall, even if it results in employees receiving an amount
less than 1 %, though the City will endeavor to request sufficient funding. Under any
circumstances where there is a shortfall in the County disbursements that results in
any failure to cover 100% of the costs related to this 1 % Hazard Pay, the Union
agrees that insufficient funding shall not be subject to the grievance/arbitration
procedure in the CBA, nor will the Union or any employees have the right to appeal
or otherwise challenge the City's decision to stop making any of these payments
due to a funding shortfall. Furthermore, if any payments made to employees
pursuant to this MOU are not reimbursed by the County, the City shall recoup the
unreimbursed amount from the employees who received payment ("the Overpaid
Amount"). In such case, the Overpaid Amount will recouped from the impacted
employees in installments using a timeframe agreeable by the parties, provided full
recoupment occurs no later than September 30, 2021.
9. The Parties have had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel of their choosing
prior to executing this MOU.
10. This MOU shall become effective upon ratification (though retroactively applied)
by the bargaining unit employees represented by the Union and by the City
Commission, whichever occurs later. In the event that this MOU is not fully ratified
for any reason, it shall have no force or effect upon either party.
11. Other than as specifically set forth herein, this MOU does not modify the CBA.
12. The parties agree that this MOU represents the Parties' entire agreement with
regards to this subject matter, and that it cannot be amended or modified without
express written consent of the Parties.
CITY OF AVENTURA
Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DADE COUNTY POLICE
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Steadman Stahl, President
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ATTEST:
Ellisa L. Horvath, City Clerk
Brett J. Schneider City Labor Attorney Andrew Axelrad, PBA Attorney
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CITY OF "ENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson
City Manager
BY: Joanne Carr, AICP J-&W
Community Development Director
DATE: September 4, 2020
SUBJECT: Small Scale Amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan to change the land
use designation of Peace Park located at 3200 NE 188 Street from Medium
High Density Residential to Parks and Recreation
City Case File No. CPA2006-0001
September 8, 2020
Local Planning Agency Agenda Item 4A
September 8, 2020
City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6
October 6, 2020
City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve a small scale Comprehensive Plan
amendment to change the land use designation of the 1.5 acre parcel of land owned by the
City of Aventura at 3200 NE 188 Street known as Peace Park from Medium High Density
Residential to Parks and Recreation.
THE REQUEST
City staff is requesting a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use
designation of the 1.5 acre Peace Park located at 3200 NE 188 Street from Medium High
Density Residential to Parks and Recreation.
BACKGROUND
OWNER OF PROPERTY City of Aventura
NAME OF APPLICANT
LOCATION OF PROPERTY
SIZE OF PROPERTY
City of Aventura
3200 NE 188 Street
(See Exhibit #1 Location Map and
Exhibit #2 for Aerial Photograph)
1.5 acres
LEGAL DESCRIPTION The westerly 228.59 feet of Tract A, Magnum
Marine Plat, Plat Book 147, Page 12 of the Public
Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida, City
of Aventura
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLICATION
The site is located on the south side of NE 188 Street between two residential developments.
The parcel was deeded to the City by the owners of the residential development to the east
in order to obtain development incentives provided under Section 31-143(g)(9) of the City
Code. The deed was recorded on November 6, 2013 in Official Records Book 28902, Pages
11361141 of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County.
The park site is designed with an open lawn, walking/jogging path, drinking fountains,
benches, bike racks, exercise equipment area with shade canopy, playground equipment
area with shade canopy, lighting and landscaping. A six-foot high aluminum fence surrounds
the lawn, path and play equipment area. Pedestrian access is by way of gated access on
both NE 188 Street and the existing public walkway along the canal at the south site limit.
The exercise equipment area will be accessible at all times. The park opened in 2016.
The land use designation of the property was not changed at the time of construction and
should now be completed to ensure that the future land use map reflects the public park
use. The request is to change the current land use designation from Medium High Density
Residential to Parks and Recreation. An application to amend the Official Zoning Map for
this parcel from RMF3B, Multifamily Medium Density Residential to ROS, Recreation Open
Space, is being processed concurrently with this application.
ANALYSIS
Future Land Use Designation
Subject Property:
Properties to the North:
Properties to the South:
Properties to the East:
Properties to the West:
Medium High Density Residential
Business and Office
Medium High Density Residential
Medium High Density Residential
Medium High Density Residential
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Subject Property:
Properties to the North:
Properties to the South
Properties to the East:
Properties to the West:
Existing Land Use
Subject property:
Properties to the North:
Properties to the South
Properties to the East:
Properties to the West:
RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density Residential District
CF, Community Facilities
RMF3, Multifamily Medium Density Residential District
RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density Residential District
RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density Residential District
City park
Aventura City of Excellence School
Residential
Residential
Residential
Access — Access to the parcel is from NE 188 Street, a public right-of-way and from the
public walkway along the south side of the NE 188 Street canal.
Conformity to City Comprehensive Plan — The amendment is consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. More specifically, the proposal is
consistent with the following policies in the Future Land Use and Parks and Recreation
elements of the Plan:
Parks and Recreation Future Land Use Category
The Parks and Recreation Future Land Use Category encourages compatible parks in all
of the residential categories and in all other categories of the LUP map. Peace Park is
located on land designated as Medium High Residential and is designed as a neighborhood
park. The proposed designation complies with this purpose of the Plan.
Parks and Recreation Element
4.1. Parks Level of Service Standard
The City has adopted a level of service requiring 2.75 acres of net useable park land per
1,000 residents, implemented by the concurrency management system.
The estimated current population for the City of Aventura based on the latest application
for comprehensive plan amendment is 38,031. The amount of park and recreation land
required by the above park standard is 104.5 acres. The existing available park and
recreation land, using the calculations provided in the Level of Service Standards and
including the park area subject of this amendment, is 116.95 acres. Therefore, the City is
exceeding the level of service standard for provision of park and recreation land.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE
LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR A 1.5 ACRE CITY -OWNED
PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PEACE PARK, LOCATED AT 3200 NE
188 STREET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" FROM
MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PARKS AND
RECREATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3187(1), Florida Statutes, the City of Aventura
(the "City") has submitted an application, through Application No. CPA2006-0001, for
approval of a Small Scale Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") Amendment to the
Comprehensive Master Plan (the "Plan") from Medium High Density Residential to Parks
and Recreation for a 1.5 acre city -owned parcel of land known as Peace Park, further
described in Exhibit "A" (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission will consider a concurrent application to change
the zoning designation on the Property from RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density
Residential District to ROS, Recreation Open Space District, conditioned upon approval of
this Small Scale FLUM amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held the required public hearings, duly
noticed in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes the Small Scale FLUM amendment
will maintain the unique aesthetic character of the City and improve the quality of life for
its residents by providing public parkland; and
WHEREAS, the Small Scale FLUM amendment will not result in impacts on any
infrastructure system that will exceed established level of service standards and is
otherwise consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan; and
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2020 -
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the proposed Small Scale FLUM
amendment is consistent with Sections 163.3184 and 163.3187, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes it is in the best interest of the public
to approve this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. That the foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby
ratified and incorporated as the legislative intent of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Approval of the Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment.
That pursuant to Section 163.3187(1), Florida Statutes, the Small Scale FLUM
Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the Property, legally described in Exhibit
"A", is hereby amended in accordance with Exhibit "B", which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein, such that the subject Property shall now have the future land use
map designation of Parks and Recreation.
Section 3. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts of ordinances, resolution or parts of
resolutions, in conflict herewith, are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. Severability. That the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to
be severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for
any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance
but they shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall
stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 5. Inclusion in the City's Comprehensive Plan. That it is the
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2020 -
intention of the City Commission and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this
Ordinance shall become and made a part of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Aventura and that the Future Land Use Map may be revised so as to accomplish such
intention.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall not become effective until 31
days after adoption. If challenged within 30 days after adoption, this Ordinance may
not become effective until the state land planning agency or the Administration
Commission, respectively, issued a final order determining that the adopted Small
Scale FLUM Amendment is in compliance.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Landman and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Yes
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Yes
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman
Yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner , who moved
its adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Mayor Enid Weisman
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2020 -
PASSED on first reading on this 8t" day of September, 2020.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 6t" day of October, 2020.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2020 -
EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL
The west 228.59 feet of Tract A, Magnum Marine Plat, according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 147, Page 12, of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County,
Florida, City of Aventura
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CITY OF "ENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson6-2)-
City Manager
BY: Joanne Carr, AICP J(Aw
Community Development Director
DATE: September 4, 2020
SUBJECT: Application to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Aventura
by amending the zoning designation for Peace Park at 3200 NE 188 Street, from
RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density Residential District, to ROS, Recreation/Open
Space District
City Case File No. REZ2006-0001
September 8, 2020 Local Planning Agency Agenda Item 4B
September 8, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 7B
October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 7
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve an amendment of the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Aventura by amending the zoning designation for Peace Park at 3200
NE 188 Street from RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density Residential District, to ROS,
Recreation/Open Space District.
THE REQUEST
The applicant, City of Aventura, is requesting an amendment of the Official Zoning Map of
the City of Aventura by amending the zoning designation for Peace Park, a 1.5 acre public
park on the south side of NE 188 Street, from RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density
Residential District to ROS, Recreation/Open Space District.
BACKGROUND
OWNER OF PROPERTY:
NAME OF APPLICANT
LOCATION OF PROPERTY
SIZE OF PROPERTY
HISTORY
City of Aventura
City of Aventura
3200 NE 188 Street
See Exhibit #1 for Location Map
1.5 acres
See Exhibit #2 for Survey of Parcel
The site is located on the south side of NE 188 Street between two residential
developments. The parcel was deeded to the City by the owners of the residential
development to the east in order to obtain development incentives provided under Section
31-143(g)(9) of the City Code. The deed was recorded on November 6, 2013 in Official
Records Book 28902, Pages 11361141 of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County.
The park site is designed with an open lawn, walking/jogging path, drinking fountains,
benches, bike racks, exercise equipment area with shade canopy, playground equipment
area with shade canopy, lighting and landscaping. A six-foot high aluminum fence
surrounds the lawn, path and play equipment area. Pedestrian access is by way of gated
access on both NE 188 Street and the existing public walkway along the canal at the
south site limit. Administrative Site Plan Approval was issued on November 18, 2015.
It has come to the attention of City staff that the zoning map was not changed to recognize
the park dedication in 2013. The original and current zoning of this parcel is RMF3B,
Multifamily Medium Density Residential District, which is the same zoning as the adjacent
residential developments. It is now recommended that the zoning be amended to ROS,
Recreation/Open Space District, to reflect its use as a public park.
ANALYSIS
Future Land Use Designation
Subject Property:
Properties to the North
Properties to the South
Properties to the East:
Properties to the West:
Zoning
Subject Property
Properties to the North
Medium -High Density Residential
Parks and Recreation and
Business and Office
Medium -High Density Residential
Medium -High Density Residential
Medium -High Density Residential
RMF3B, Multifamily Medium Density
Residential District
CF, Community Facilities District
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RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density
Residential District
Subject property: Public Park
Properties to the North: Aventura City of Excellence School
Properties to the South: Multifamily Residential
Properties to the East: Multifamily Residential
Properties to the West: Multifamily Residential
Access — The park was developed as a neighborhood park with pedestrian and bicycle
access from NE 188 Street and from the public walkway along the south canal on NE 188
Street developments. There is no dedicated vehicle parking for this park.
Standards for reviewing proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map found
in Section 31-77 of the Land Development Regulations:
1. Whether or not the proposed amendment is consistent with goals, objectives and
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed amendment will be consistent with goals, objectives and policies of the
City's Comprehensive Plan. The existing future land use designation for this parcel is
Medium High Density Residential. A concurrent application is being made to change
the future land use designation to Parks and Recreation.
2. Whether or not the proposed zoning district is compatible with the surrounding area's
zoning designation(s) and existing uses.
The proposed zoning district is compatible with the surrounding area's zoning
designation(s) and existing uses. The public park serves all adjacent uses.
3. Whether or not the subject property is physically suitable for the uses permitted in the
proposed district.
The subject property is physically suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed
district. The park facility was constructed in 2015 and is in use.
4. Whether or not there are sites available in other areas currently zoned for such use.
This standard is not applicable to the proposed amendment. The park facility has
been constructed in 2015 and is in use.
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5. If applicable, whether or not the proposed change will contribute to redevelopment of
an area in accordance with an approved redevelopment plan.
This standard is not applicable to this proposed amendment.
6. Whether or not the proposed change would adversely affect traffic patterns or
congestion.
This neighborhood park is designed for pedestrian and other non -motorized access.
There is no dedicated parking for this park, therefore, the requested zoning change
would not adversely affect traffic patterns or congestion.
7. Whether or not the proposed change would adversely impact population density such
that the demand for water, sewers, streets, recreational areas and facilities, and other
public facilities and services would be adversely affected.
The proposed change will not adversely affect population density such that the
demand for water, sewers, streets, and other public facilities and services would be
adversely affected because the application proposes no increase in population.
8. Whether or not the proposed change would have an adverse environmental impact
on the vicinity.
The proposed change will not have an adverse environmental impact on the vicinity.
9. Whether or not the proposed change would adversely affect the health, safety, and
welfare of the neighborhood or the City as a whole.
The proposed change will not adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the
neighborhood or the City as a whole. The public park is a benefit to the health, safety
and welfare of the community.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY
AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM RMF313,
MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO ROS,
RECREATION/OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR A 1.5 ACRE CITY -
OWNED PARCEL OF LAND, KNOWN AS PEACE PARK, LOCATED AT
3200 NE 188 STREET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 31, "Land Development Regulations", Article V,
"Development Review Procedures", Section 31-77, "Amendments to the Land Development
Regulations and Official Zoning Map", of the City of Aventura (the "City") Code of
Ordinances, the City has applied, through Application No. REZ2006-0001, to amend the
City's official Zoning Map ("Rezoning") from RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density
Residential District to ROS, Recreation/Open Space District, for a City -owned parcel of
land located at 3200 NE 188 Street, as legally described in Exhibit "A" (the "Property");
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been designated as the local planning
agency for the City pursuant to Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes, and as the local
planning agency has determined that the Rezoning is consistent with the applicable
provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held the required public hearings, duly
noticed in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed the application for Rezoning and
has considered the testimony of all interested parties at the public hearings, and has
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2020-
determined that the Rezoning set forth in this Ordinance is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and furthers the health, safety and welfare of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby ratified and
incorporated within this Ordinance.
Section 2. Official Zoning Map Amended. That pursuant to Chapter 31,
"Land Development Regulation", Article V, "Development Review Procedures", Section
31-77, "Amendments to the Land Development Regulations and Official Zoning Map",
of the City Code of Ordinances, the Rezoning from RMF313, Multifamily Medium Density
Residential District to ROS, Recreation/Open Space District legally described in Exhibit
"A", is hereby approved.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall
remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand
notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 4. Revision of Zoning Map. It is the intention of the City Commission, and
it is hereby ordained that the Official Zoning Map of the City may be revised so as to
accomplish such intentions.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2020-
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Yes
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Yes
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman
Yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner , who moved
its adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED on first reading this 8t" day of September, 2020.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 6t" day of October, 2020.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2020-
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
This Ordinance was filed in the Office of the City Clerk this day of , 2020.
City Clerk
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2020-
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND
The west 228.59 feet of Tract A, Magnum Marine Plat, according to the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 147, Page 12 of the Public Records of Miami Dade County,
Florida, City of Aventura.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Brian K. Raducci, Assistant City Manager — Finance and Administration
DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Ordinance Establishing a Transaction Convenience Fee
When Accepting Alternate Forms of Payment
V Reading October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 8
2"d Reading November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item
Attached for your consideration is an Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney's Office
that amends Chapter 2 ("Administration") of the City Code, by creating Section 2-234
entitled "Transaction Convenience Fees".
RECOMMENDATION
In a continuous effort to improve convenience and the overall customer service
experience, the City will soon begin accepting credit cards as an alternate form of
payment for services obtained from the City's Community Development Department (i.e.,
building permits, Business Tax Receipts, etc.). As the acceptance of credit, charge and
bank debit cards along with other electronic forms of payment continues to expand and
has and will likely become a larger part of the City's future financial operations, staff is
recommending the implementation of "Transaction Convenience Fees".
Assuming adoption of the attached ordinance, when a customer makes payment for a
City service using any of the acceptable forms of electronic payment, the customer would
pay a reasonable Transaction Convenience Fee collected by the third -party payment
processor, financial institution and/or City to cover the cost of processing these alternate
forms of payment.
The Transaction Convenience Fee shall be imposed upon any form of electronic payment
that the City may accept for various rates, fees and charges, including but not limited to;
cost recovery charges, permit and license fees, local business tax receipts, park and
Memo to City Commission
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recreation fees, code enforcement fines and costs, service charges, or other revenues
prescribed for payment to City referred to as "Statutory Fees".
Although the Transaction Convenience Fee will be based on many variables including the
service provided, the payment processor's costs and changing market conditions, it will
be designed in such a way as to not exceed the total cost that may be incurred for
processing/accepting the forms of payment as described above.
It is also important for a customer to know that if they prefer, they may continue to make
payment for the City -provided service by cash or check without incurring any such
Transaction Convenience Fee.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Manager.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," OF THE CITY CODE BY
CREATING SECTION 2-234, ENTITLED "TRANSACTION
CONVENIENCE FEES"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura (the "City") incurs additional costs and expenses
when it allows persons to pay bills owed to the City by credit card, charge card, bank
debit card, or electronic funds transfer (the "Alternate Means of Payment") in lieu of
payment by cash or check; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to impose, and to enable City staff to
collect transaction convenience fees, as authorized herein, when the City accepts an
Alternative Means of Payment, in order to off -set the cost and expenses incurred by the
City in accepting said Alternative Means of Payment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. That each of the above -stated recitals are
hereby adopted and confirmed.
Section 2. City Code Amended. That Section 2-234, entitled "Transaction
Convenience Fees," of Chapter 2, "Administration", of the City Code is hereby created
to read, as follows-
' l Additions to existing City Code text are indicated by underline; deletions from existing City Code text are
indicted by stFik g r
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Section 2-234.Transaction Convenience Fees.
(a) The City, in the interest of convenience to its customers, desires to make more
accessible the ability to transact business with various City agencies by accepting
Payment via City approved credit card, charge card, bank debit card, and
electronic funds transfer (the "EFT"). In order to help defray the costs incurred by
the City when authorizing payment by City approved credit card, charge card,
bank debit card, or EFT, and pursuant to Section 215.322(5), Florida Statutes, a
convenience fee shall be imposed. The convenience fee shall be imposed upon
the payment of City rates, fees, and charges, including, but not limited to, cost
recovery charges, permit and license fees, local business tax receipts, park and
recreation fees, code enforcement fines and costs, service charges, or other
revenues prescribed for payment to City, hereinafter referred to as "Statutory
Fees."
When a customer elects to pay a Statutory Fee via approved credit card, charge
card, bank debit card, or EFT, the customer shall pay any reasonable service
charge or convenience fee charged by the financial institution, credit card
company, or other entity for the processing of such payments in an amount
sufficient to pay the service charge or convenience fee charged by the financial
institution, credit card company, or other entity for such services. The service
charge or convenience fee shall be separate and in addition to the Statutory Fee,
shipping and handling costs and any other rate, fee or charge authorized by
applicable law, and is not refundable. The service charge or convenience fee
shall not exceed the total cost imposed on the City for such service by the
financial institution, credit card company, or other entity for such services.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they
shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand
notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 4. Inclusion in the Code. That it is the intention of the City
Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become
and be made a part of the Code of the City of Aventura; that the sections of this
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
Ordinance may be re -numbered or re -lettered to accomplish such intention; and that the
word "Ordinance" shall be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word.
Section 5. Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately
upon adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner , who moved
its adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Mayor Enid Weisman
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner , who moved
its adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Mayor Enid Weisman
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
PASSED on first reading this 6t" day of October, 2020.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading on this 10t" day of November, 2020.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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