October 6, 2020 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:02 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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Marjorie Rosenblatt.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Chief Pegues,
presented Officer Christopher Alfaro with a recognition certificate and a token of
appreciation for the completion of 10 years of service with the City. Latrice Durden, who
was not in attendance, was also recognized for the completion of 10 years of service
with the City.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update from Principal Tyrkala:
Principal Anthony Tyrkala provided a brief report on ACES.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update from Principal McKnight:
Principal David McKnight provided a brief report on DSAHS.
• Recognizing the Service of City Commissioner Howard Weinberg: Mayor
Weisman and the Commission presented Commissioner Howard Weinberg with a key
to the City and various tokens of appreciation, in recognition of eight years of service on
the City Commission and expressed their gratitude. Commissioner Weinberg reviewed
highlights of his time on the Commission and expressed his appreciation to fellow
Commission Members and staff.
Jonathan Evans, Commissioner-Elect for Seat 3, was recognized.
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5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• 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
B. Motion approved as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2020-69 adopted as follows:
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.
D. Resolution No. 2020-70 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2020-71 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF
THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE
MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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F. 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 AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL OUT-OF-
FIELD WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM
DATED OCTOBER 2,2020.
G. Motion approved as follows:
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: Mr. Wolpin
incorporated the record from the first reading into the record by reference and 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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr briefly reviewed the item. Mr. Wasson
reported on the progress on the possibility of providing bathrooms at Peace Park.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-11 was adopted.
7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
reviewed and entered the quasi-judicial procedures into the record.
Mr. Wolpin incorporated the record from the first reading into the record by reference
and read the following Ordinance title:
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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.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the item.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr briefly reviewed the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-12 was adopted.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment.
The following members of the public provided comments: Daniel Naim (20865 NE 32
Avenue, Aventura).
There being no additional 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.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Shelley reported on the positive position of the City's finances and
investments and commended Brian Raducci (Assistant City Manager — Finance and
Administration) and the Finance Department for ensuring the City's financial stability. He
also wished everyone a happy and healthy new year.
Commissioner Landman reported on the playground openings and commended the
Community Services Department. Mr. Wasson reported on the increased usage of the
parks and commended Community Services Department Director Kimberly Merchant.
Commissioner Mezrahi briefly discussed the communication resolutions discussed at
the September 17, 2020 Commission Workshop.
Mr. Wasson reported on the milling and resurfacing project on 190 Street and the
closure of the Splash Pad for the remainder of the year.
Commissioner Dr. Marks encouraged the continued use of masks indoors, discussed
the availability of the mental health hotline, and reported on the dog park and some
difficulty with the online registration for new cards.
Mayor Weisman discussed Vice Mayor Weinberg's contributions to the Commission,
commended the police department, and encouraged residents to support the local
businesses.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments- Rachel Saltzman
Friedland (21019 NE 38th Avenue, Aventura), Joseph Dahan — Hatzalah (3252 NE 212
Terrace), and Joshua Mandall (20379 W. Country Club Drive #1034, Aventura).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky, and unanimously approved-, thus, adjourning the meeting at
7.18 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
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Approved by the City Commission on November 10, 2020.
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