May 4, 2021 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 4, 2021
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 6.03 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 led by Ethan Bazak.
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: A nomination was made by Commissioner Shelley
and seconded by Commissioner Landman to elect Commissioner Dr. Marks 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 Dr. Marks 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:
• Proclamation for Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Day: Mayor Weisman,
accompanied by the City Commission, presented representatives from the hospital, with
a proclamation recognizing May 4, 2021 as Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Day.
• Proclamation for National Public Works Week: Mayor Weisman,
accompanied by the City Commission, presented Joseph Kroll, Public Works &
Transportation Director, with a proclamation recognizing May 16-22, 2021 as National
Public Works Week.
1 Commissioner Narotsky participated virtually via video conferencing.
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• Employee Recognition Certificates: Mr. Wasson presented Indra Sarju,
Purchasing Agent, with a recognition certificate and a token of appreciation for the
completion of 15 years of service with the City.
• Youth Advisory Board Update on Trader Joe's Project: Youth Advisory
Board Chair Gabriela Sartan provided a brief update outlining the Board's progress on
the project. Mayor Weisman recognized the members of the Board in attendance.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update from Principal Tyrkala: Principal
Anthony Tyrkala provided a video and brief report on ACES.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update from Principal McKnight: No
report was provided as Principal McKnight was not in attendance.
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
Friedland, seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• April 6, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
• April 15, 2021 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2021-25 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 $11,500.00 FOR
SECURITY UPGRADES TO THE AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER FROM
THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
D. Resolution No. 2021-26 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE ELECTION RESULTS OF THE
APRIL 27, 2021 MUNICIPAL SPECIAL MAIL. BALLOT ELECTION, AS
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CERTIFIED BY THE CANVASSING BOARD AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. 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.
ORDINANCE/SECOND 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 and Commission Meeting into the record by reference:
A. 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 Commissioner Evans and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp provided brief comments.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Centtral Aventura LLC): 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, and
Ordinance No. 2021-04 was adopted.
RESOLUTION: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution title-
B. 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,TO AMEND SECTION 7.TO ADD CONDITION OF APPROVAL
3A. TO PROVIDE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERNATE ACCESS AND
TO DELETE CONDITION OF APPROVAL 5.(HI),ALL 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.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
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Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval of the requested revisions, subject to the conditions listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Medical District
Developments, LLC): Michael J. Marrero, Esq. - Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin &
Tapanes (200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami).
The Commission discussed the construction of the 21411 road extension and alternate
access to the northerly driveway to the 1212 Aventura development.
Mr. Wolpin will provide language to be added to the resolution clarifying the definition of
the word "immediately" as it pertains to the Letter of Credit.
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 with the clarified language passed
unanimously, by roll call vote, and Resolution No. 2021-27 was adopted.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
A. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
(ACES):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-04, WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR
THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021
(JCTLY 1 — J[JNE 30) BY REVISING THE 2020/2021 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
DOCUMENT 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 Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Mr. Wasson explained the budget amendments totaling $314,694, as outlined in the
agenda.
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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Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title-
B. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
(DSAHS):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-05, WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30) BY REVISING THE 2020/2021
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET DOCUMENT 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 Commissioner Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
Mr. Wasson explained the budget amendments totaling $428,168, as outlined in the
agenda.
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.
9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
A. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
(ACES):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022
(JULY 1 — JUNE 30), 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 ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Evans and
seconded by Vice Mayor Dr. Marks.
Mr. Wasson reviewed highlights of the proposed budget totaling $10,558,599.
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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 Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2021-05 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title:
B. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
(DSAHS):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30), 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
ENCUMBRANCES;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
Mr. Wasson reviewed highlights of the proposed budget totaling $5,915,678.
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. 2021-06 was adopted.
10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. REPORTS:
Mr. Wasson recognized Brian Raducci, Assistant City Manager — Administration and
Finance, for his work on the budgets.
Commissioner Shelley discussed the impact on traffic due to the Miami-Dade County
Water and Sewer Department (WASD) Project along Island Boulevard and N.E. 183
Street. Mr. Wasson will invite Commissioner Sally Heyman to attend the May Commission
Workshop to address the concerns raised.
Commissioner Landman reported on the upcoming car parade for graduating high school
seniors residing in Aventura on May 19th
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Vice Mayor Dr. Marks recognized the day as being National Teacher Appreciation Day
and thanked all of the teachers in the City as well as those throughout the nation for their
daily efforts.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Adriana Ambrosio
(2851 N.E. 183 Street), Michael Stern (20730 N.E. 30 Place, Aventura), Howard
Weinberg (3370 N.E. 190 Street, Aventura), and Ethan Bazak (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 Shelley, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
7.34 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
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Approved by the City Commission on June 1 , 2021 .
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