February 2, 2021 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
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 Robert Shelley, Commissioner Jonathan Evans, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks,
Commissioner Marc Narotsky, 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. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson recognized the following employee
for the completion of milestone years of service with the City: IT Director Karen Lanke (20
years).
A moment of silence was observed for the fallen FBI Agents due to an incident in Sunrise,
Florida earlier in the day.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update from Principal Tyrkala: Principal
Anthony Tyrkala and Student Mariana Paramo both provided brief reports on ACES.
• Don SofferAventura High School Update from Principal McKnight: Principal
David McKnight provided a brief report on DSAHS.
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 Vice Mayor Shelley,
seconded by Commissioner Friedland, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The
following action was taken:
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2021
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• January 5, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
• January 21, 2021 City Commission Special Meeting
• January 21, 2021 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2021-09 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS
OF THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY;DESCRIBING THE
MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $17,000 FOR
MOTORIZED ALUMINIUM SECURITY GATES FROM THE POLICE
FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
D. Resolution No. 2021-10 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR RFP NO.20-07-
23-3, CITY OF AVENTURA ON-DEMAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO
BEEFREE LLC DB/A FREEBEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RFP
DOCUMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED ASSOCIATED CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2021-11 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DEDICATING A TWELVE(12)FOOT WIDE EASEMENT TO MIAMI-
DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT ON THE DON SOFFER
AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL SITE; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2021-12 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER AS PROVIDED BY THE
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION,IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.06
OF THE CITY CHARTER; CONSISTING OF PROPOSED CHARTER
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AMENDMENTS CONCERNING PARAGRAPH (C) "LIMITATIONS ON
LENGTHS OF SERVICE" OF SECTION 2.03 "ELECTION AND TERM OF
OFFICE", AND SECTION 7.03 "CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; ETHICAL
STANDARDS", AND SECTION 7.06 " CHARTER REVISION" OF THE CITY
CHARTER; PROVIDING REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR
SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORATE; CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, THE 27n' DAY OF APRIL 2021; PROVIDING NOTICE OF
ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR MAIL BALLOT ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
DIVISION 6, "ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD" OF ARTICLE III,
CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE ART
IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD; 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 Landman and
seconded by Vice Mayor Shelley.
Mr. Wasson and Mayor Weisman reviewed the composition changes and highlighted the
scope of the Board's duties. The Commission discussed potential donations and the need
for public artwork throughout the City.
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, by roll call vote.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Following a request by Commissioner Narotsky, Mr. Wasson and Chief Pegues provided
information on proactive policing and the safety of the City.
The Commission expressed condolences to Sergeant Frieder on the loss of his father.
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Commissioner Dr. Marks reported on the success of the unused prescription drop-off box
at Government Center and requested that additional information be sent out regarding it.
Vice Mayor Shelley reported on the vaccine distribution efforts at the Aventura Turnberry
Jewish Center, in conjunction with other religious institutions.
Commissioner Friedland reported on the ability for those eligible to pre-register for the
vaccine online and working with the Homeless Trust and Aventura Police Department to
address the homeless in Aventura.
Commissioner Evans reported on the news of pharmacists receiving vaccine doses in
February.
Mayor Weisman requested that the City Boards meet via Zoom and a town hall styled
meeting be scheduled in the future.
Mr. Wasson reported on additional information regarding the FreeBee program that was
approved.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments- Howard Weinberg
(3370 NE 190 Street, 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 Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Evans, and unanimously approved-, thus, adjourning the meeting at 7.09
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on March 2, 2021 .
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