April 6, 2021 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 6, 2021
Following 6:00 P.M. Local Planning Agency Meeting
Virtual Meeting Via Video Conferencing
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.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6.39 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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was done at the Local Planning Agency
Meeting.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Presentation by Youth Advisory Board on Trader Joe's Project: Youth
Advisory Board Chair Gabriela Sartan provided a brief overview of the project. Mayor
Weisman recognized the members of the Board.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update from Principal Tyrkala: Principal
Anthony Tyrkala and student Nesibe Kalb-Karakaya both provided brief reports on ACES.
• Don SofferAventura High School Update from Principal McKnight: Principal
David McKnight and student Jade Stein both provided brief reports 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 Commissioner
Landman, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
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A. Minutes approved as follows:
• March 2, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
• March 18, 2021 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2021-19 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND JOANNE CARR FOR CONSULTING SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2021-20 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO REJECT
LEGISLATION THAT ERODES LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOME RULE
AUTHORITY; EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
MAYORS'AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES' EFFORTS TO PROTECT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOME RULE AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2021-21 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO.21-03-
23-3, PEACE PARK RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS, TO ABS GENERAL
CONTRACTORS, INC. AT THE BID PRICE OF $175,309.61; 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.
E. Resolution No. 2021-22 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.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
reviewed and entered the quasi-judicial procedures into the record. Mrs. Horvath
administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the items.
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RESOLUTIONS:
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 PERMIT THE SALE
AND SERVICE OF BEER AND WINE AT MACAROONS AND MORE LLC,DOING
BUSINESS AS LADUREE,IN TENANT SPACE #069 ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF
THE AVENTURA MALL,LOCATED AT 19501 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 Vice Mayor Shelley and seconded
by Commissioner Narotsky.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval, subject to the conditions listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Macaroons and More LLC
doing business as Laduree): Alan Rosenthal, Esq. — Rosenthal Rosenthal Rasco (20900
N.E. 30th Avenue #600, Aventura).
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 Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2021-23 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution title-
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE SALE
AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT POLLOS Y JARRAS
RESTAURANT IN TENANT SPACE 956 OF THE AVENTURA MALL EXPANSION,
LOCATED AT 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 entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval, subject to the conditions listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Gianti Investments LLC
doing business as Pollos y Jarras): Michael J. Marrero, Esq. - Bercow Radell Fernandez
Larkin & Tapanes (200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami).
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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 Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2021-24 was adopted.
Mr. Wasson and Mr. Wolpin noted and publicly announced that the following item was
tabled to the May 4, 2021 City Commission Meeting:
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REQUEST BY MEDICAL DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENTS LLC, TO MODIFY RESOLUTION NO. 2020-09, TO AMEND
SECTION 3 OF THE RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE FLOOR AREA RATIO
FROM 1.99 TO 2.0 AND TO AMEND CONDITION OF APPROVAL IN SECTION 7
SUBSECTION 5(III) TO PROVIDE FOR RELEASE OF THE CONDITION UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
RETAIL/OFFICE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY LOCATED AT 21290 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCE/FIRST READING: Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title and
incorporated the staff report, testimony and documents provided at the April 6, 2021 Local
Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference:
D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A 1.55 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE
EAST SIDE OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, LOCATED AT 20955 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A TO THIS ORDINANCE,
FROM OP,OFFICE PARK DISTRICT TO B2,COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT;
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 Narotsky.
No additional comments were provided by Community Development Director Joanne
Carr.
No additional comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Alan S. Rosenthal on
behalf of the Owner — Centtral Aventura LLC) by Alan Rosenthal, Esq. — Rosenthal
Rosenthal Rasco (20900 N.E. 30th Avenue #600, Aventura).
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.
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7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title and incorporated the staff report, testimony and documents
provided at the April 6, 2021 Local Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
CITY OF AVENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING OBJECTIVE 2,
POLICY 2.1 OF THE LAND USE GOAL IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT TO
ADD TO THE BUSINESS AND OFFICE LAND USE CATEGORY, RESIDENTIAL
USES IN THE MO, MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT, ZONING CATEGORY AND
CONTIGUOUS BUSINESS AND OFFICE DESIGNATED LANDS AND PERMIT AN
INCREASED FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR DEVELOPMENTS THAT DEDICATE
CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES AND
CONSTRUCT THE ROAD AT THE OWNER'S OR DEVELOPER'S EXPENSE,
BOTH SUBJECT TO CONDITONAL USE APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
No additional comments were provided by Community Development Director Joanne
Carr.
No additional comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Aventura North Distrikt
Developments LLC) by Brian Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
(450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami).
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.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title and incorporated the staff report, testimony
and documents provided at the April 6, 2021 Local Planning Agency Meeting into the
record by reference:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER
31, "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 31-144, `BUSINESS ZONING
DISTRICTS", SUBSECTION (a), "PURPOSE",AND SECTION 31-144, SUBSECTION
(0, "MEDICAL OFFICE (MO) DISTRICT", TO ALLOW MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL USES WITH A MAXIMUM OF 57 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
AND A MAXIMUM OF 2.49 FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR DEVELOPMENTS THAT
DEDICATE LAND TO THE CITY FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES AND
CONSTRUCT THE ROAD AT THE OWNER'S OR DEVELOPER'S EXPENSE,
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Evans and
seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
No additional comments were provided by Community Development Director Joanne
Carr.
No additional comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Aventura North Distrikt
Developments LLC) by Brian Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
(450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami).
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: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-10 WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2020/2021 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
2020/2021 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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley and seconded
by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson explained the budget amendments.
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, and
Ordinance No. 2021-03 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Dr. Marks commended the Youth Advisory Board members on their work
for their project thus far and reported on the upcoming Police Department Town Hall
Meeting.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
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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 7.42
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, ity Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on May 4, 2021.
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