June 1, 2021 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 1, 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 6.00 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Jonathan Evans, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Denise Landman, 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 the Aventura Youth Advisory
Board.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Florida League of Cities and Florida League of Mayors Presentation to If 1
Were Mayor Third Place Contest Winner: Scott Dudley, Florida League of Cities Director
of Field Advocacy & Federal Affairs and Florida League of Mayors Executive Director,
recognized Lia Avidan, ACES student, as the third place contest winner.
• Florida League of Cities Recognition of 2021 Council2College Scholarship
Recipient: Scott Dudley, Florida League of Cities Director of Field Advocacy & Federal
Affairs and Florida League of Mayors Executive Director, recognized Gabriela Sartan,
Youth Advisory Board Chair, as the recipient of the $1,000 scholarship.
• Legislative Session Update — State Representative Joseph Geller:
Representative Joseph "Joe" Geller provided a brief update on the recent legislative
session.
• Youth Advisory Board Presentation on Trader Joe's Project: Members of
the Youth Advisory Board provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Trader Joe's
Project.
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• Aventura City of Excellence School Update - Principal Tyrkala: Principal Dr.
Anthony Tyrkala provided a brief report on ACES and recognized Lia Avidan and her
civics teacher.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update - Principal McKee: Principal Dr.
Geoff McKee provided a brief report on DSAHS. The Commission welcomed Dr. McKee
as the new principal for the high school and requested that he reach out to the
Commission, in its capacity as the Governing Board, for any assistance in his new role.
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
Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Narotsky, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• May 4, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
• May 20, 2021 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2021-28 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE COMMISSION OF
THE FIFTH MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE POLICE
OFFICERS' RETIREMENT PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2021-29 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR WATERWAYS PARK
IMPROVEMENTS;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2021-30 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION OF DEBRIS TECH, LLC
AS THE CITY OF AVENTURA'S DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER
INTO THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THE
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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E. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $42,000.00 FOR
SECURITY UPGRADES TO POLICE VEHICLES FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL
FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
F. Resolution No. 2021-31 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.
RESOLUTION: Mr. Wolpin read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT AN ARCADE
IN THE AVENTURA MALL LOCATED AT 19501 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD,
TENANT SPACE 431; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the items.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Evans and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Keven Klopp, Community Development Director, entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval, subject to the conditions listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Arcade Zone USA, LLC):
Michael J. Marrero, Esq. - Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes (200 S. Biscayne
Blvd. Suite 300, Miami) and Mario Kahn, Owner (Aventura Mall Venture - 1555
Bonaventura Blvd., Weston).
Aventura Police Chief Bryan Pegues was administered the oath and provided testimony,
per the Commission's request.
The Commission discussed safety, enforcing the age limitation requirements, and
clarification/amendment of the condition listed under number 2 in Section 1 of the
resolution.
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Following Commission discussion, Mr. Wolpin will provide language to amend condition
2 in Section 1 of the resolution to allow for additional review should there be three (3) or
more verified calls for police service at the location during any ninety (90) day or less
period of time.
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 as amended passed unanimously, by roll call
vote, and Resolution No. 2021-32 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,FLORIDA,CREATING ARTICLE
IX, "FERTILIZER USE," OF CHAPTER 30, "ENVIRONMENT," OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF FERTILIZER
APPLICATION; 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 Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the Ordinance, which was drafted to comply with new Miami-Dade
County 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, by roll call vote.
8. 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 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
(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.
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A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the amendments totaling $314,694.
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. 2021-07 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 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 Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the amendments totaling $428,168.
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. 2021-08 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title-
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
CITY OF AVENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING OBJECTIVE 2,
POLICY 2.2 OF THE LAND USE GOAL IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT TO
ADD TO THE BUSINESS AND OFFICE LAND USE CATEGORY, RESIDENTIAL
USES WITH DENSITY NOT EXCEEDING 57 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE IN
THE MO, MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT, ZONING CATEGORY AND
CONTIGUOUS BUSINESS AND OFFICE USE DESIGNATED LANDS AND PERMIT
AN INCREASED FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR DEVELOPMENTS THAT DEDICATE
CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES AND
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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 Evans and
seconded by Vice Mayor Dr. Marks.
Keven Klopp, Community Development Director, provided a brief review and incorporated
the staff report, testimony and documents provided at the April 6, 2021 Local Planning
Agency Meeting and Commission Regular Meeting into the record by reference.
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. 2021-09 was adopted.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title:
D. 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
(f), "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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Evans and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Keven Klopp, Community Development Director, provided a brief review and incorporated
the staff report, testimony and documents provided at the April 6, 2021 Local Planning
Agency Meeting and Commission Regular Meeting into the record by reference.
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. 2021-10 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Shelley requested the status of the letter of credit stipulated as a condition
of approval for Item 7B at the May 4, 2021 Commission meeting.
Vice Mayor Dr. Marks complimented the Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation on
the recent Compass Campaign unveiling and social event at the high school.
Commissioner Friedland reported on the start of the FreeBee shuttle bus program, with
positive feedback from the community, and requested reports on the program in the
future.
Mayor Weisman discussed the need to advertise the newly established FreeBee program
and possibly expanding it.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Marjorie Rosenblatt
(19101 Mystic Pointe Drive, Aventura).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Dr. Marks, seconded by
Commissioner Shelley, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 8.07
p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M , ity Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on July 13, 2021 .
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