November 10, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 10, 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 6.03 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Commissioner Jonathan Evans, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland,
Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, 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 as a result of the state of emergency due to COVID-19. Members of the
public were given instructions for providing comments.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR:
A nomination was made by Commissioner Narotsky and seconded by Commissioner Dr.
Marks to elect Commissioner Shelley to serve as Vice Mayor for the next six months.
There were no other nominations.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
Commissioner Shelley was unanimously approved by roll call vote, to serve as Vice
Mayor for the next six months.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update from Principal Tyrkala: Principal
Anthony Tyrkala provided a brief report on ACES.
• Don SofferAventura High School Update from Principal McKnight: Principal
David McKnight provided a brief report on DSAHS.
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6. 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
Landman, seconded by Commissioner Narotsky, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• October 6, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting
• October 16, 2020 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2020-72 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA,APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CHARTER
REVISION COMMISSION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2020-73 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.
D. Resolution No. 2020-74 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DEDICATING A TEN (10) FOOT BY TEN (10) FOOT EASEMENT TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ON THE WATERWAYS PARK SITE; PROVIDING FOR
RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2020-75 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
MEMBERS TO THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY
BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2020-76 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED AMENDMENT NO.
7 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA AND AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS,INC.(DOING BUSINESS
AS VERRA MOBILITY); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
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THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2020-77 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT CERTAIN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
RELATING TO DIRECT RADIO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN 911 PUBLIC
SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS AND FIRST RESPONDER AGENCIES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES - SECOND 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 THE CODE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item providing for transaction convenience fees for the use of
credit card payments and explained that payments could still be made via cash or checks.
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. 2020-13 was adopted.
8. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2019-14 WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED
IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS ORDINANCE;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley and seconded
by Commissioner Evans.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item, highlighting the changes in expenditures and revenues.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
Mr. Wasson will provide letters from the Commission to Senator Pizzo and
Representative Geller thanking them for their efforts on the City's behalf.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously on first reading, by roll call
vote.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT", ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND
TRUST FUND", BY AMENDING SECTION 36-31 "COMPLIANCE WITH
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE", TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
SECURE ACT;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley and seconded
by Commissioner Dr. Marks.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item pertaining to items needed to comply with IRS
requirements.
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 passed unanimously on first reading, by roll call
vote.
10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. REPORTS:
Mr. Wasson explained that although the physical Veteran's Day ceremony had been
canceled, a virtual video recognizing veteran residents would be provided online instead.
Commissioner Friedland suggested a City-wide food drive for Thanksgiving that could be
done in conjunction with the schools. Commission consensus was provided for Mr.
Wasson to coordinate with Commissioner Friedland and the principals for a City-wide
food drive.
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12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Sandra Kaplan
(20335 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura), Shelly Macin Buncher (Biscayne Cove,
Aventura), and Daniel Naim (20865 NE 32nd Avenue, Aventura).
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Evans, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 6.48
p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on January 5, 2021.
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