10-05-2021 Regular Commission Meeting Agenda City Manager
City ConHnission Ronald J.Wasson
Enid Weisman,Mayor
Dr.Linda Marks,Vice Mayor ..�- City Clerk
Jonathan Evans,Commissioner Ellisa L.Horvath,MMC
Rachel S.Friedland,Commissioner
Demise Landman,Commissioner City Attorney
Marc Narotsky,Commissioner � �� � Weiss Scrota Helfmarn
Robert Shelley,Commissioner e � p�Q� Cole&Bierman
CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 5, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards
• Youth Advisory Board Certificates of Appointment
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update
5. CONSENT AGEN DA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not expected
to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any member of the Commission,
that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. If the public wishes to speak on a matter on the
consent agenda they must inform the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. They will be recognized to speak prior to the
approval of the consent agenda.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• September 2, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
• September 13, 2021 City Commission First Budget Hearing
• September 23, 2021 City Commission Special Meeting
• September 23, 2021 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
• September 23, 2021 City Commission Second Budget Hearing
B. MOTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA
BUXTON,ESQ. AND DANIEL NAIM AS SPECIAL MASTERS FOR THE CITY OF
AVENTURA CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS.
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C. 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. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRMS OF SEPI, INC., AND THE CORRADINO
GROUP,INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATIVE TO RFP NO.
21-09-07-3, PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES WITH
EACH FIRM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY FOR THE CONTRIBUTION OF FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE CITY BY
AVENTURA MALL VENTURE AND SERITAGE SRC FINANCE, LLC TO
FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING
AVENTURA MALL TO THE PROPOSED BRIGHTLINE PASSENGER RAIL
STATION; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $80,000.00 FOR
POLICE EQUIPMENT FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
6. ORDINANCE - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT," ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND
TRUST FUND," IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHANGES CONTAINED IN A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE DADE
COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 36-
22 "DEFINITIONS"; BY AMENDING 36-27 `BUY-BACK FOR MILITARY
SERVICE" TO EXPAND BUY-BACK OF SERVICE CREDITS TO INCLUDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE
MAP DESIGNATION FOR A 10.5 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 20801
AND 20803 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD(WESTERN PARCEL)AND 20807 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD(EASTERN PARCEL)AND 20805 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD(HOTEL
PARCEL),FROM BUSINESS AND OFFICE TO TOWN CENTER; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION
IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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8. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Please be advised that
the following item on the Commission's agenda is quasi-judicial in nature. If you wish to object or comment upon the item,please
inform the Mayor when she requests public comments. An opportunity for persons to speak on the item will be made available
after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on the item. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence,
will be made under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-examination. If
you refuse either to be cross-examined or to be sworn,your testimony will be given its due weight. The general public will not be
permitted to cross-examine witnesses,but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their
behalf Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization. Further details
of the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk.
ORDINANCES — SECOND READING:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FROM OP,OFFICE PARK DISTRICT TO TC4,TOWN
CENTER OFFICE PARK FOR A 10.5 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT
20801 AND 20803 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (WESTERN PARCEL) AND 20807
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (EASTERN PARCEL) AND 20805 BISCAYNE BLVD
(HOTEL PARCEL); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. 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 2.30+/- ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED
NORTH OF NE 214 STREET BETWEEN BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND NE 29M
COURT, FROM B2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO MO, MEDICAL
OFFICE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
Meeting dates,times, and location are subject to change. Please check the City's website for the most current
schedule. Meetings will be held at the City of Aventura Government Center(19200 West Country Club Drive,
Aventura).
COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP—OCTOBER 21,2021 AT 9 AM
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING—NOVEMBER 2,2021 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP—NOVEMBER 4,2021 AT 9 AM
This meeting is open to the public.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact
the Office of the City Clerk, (305) 466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com, not later than two days prior to such
proceedings. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may participate in the meeting. Anyone
wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such
meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. Agenda items are available online at cityofaventura.com for viewing and printing,or may be requested through
the Office of the City Clerk at(305)466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
DATE: October 1, 2021
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5A
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached minutes, as provided
by the City Clerk, for the Commission meetings held in September.
BACKGROUND
Meetings were held and minutes have been provided for Commission approval for the
following:
• September 2, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
• September 13, 2021 City Commission First Budget Hearing
• September 23, 2021 City Commission Special Meeting
• September 23, 2021 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
• September 23, 2021 City Commission Second Budget Hearing
Should you have any questions, please contact me.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 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 6.05 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, City
Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney David M.
Wolpin. Commissioner Robert Shelley was absent. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
A moment of silence was observed in recognition of those lives lost in Afghanistan.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Item 513
(and related presentation)was removed from the Consent Agenda per the request of City
Manager Ronald J. Wasson and consensus of the City Commission.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson presented Richard Robinson,
Police Department Records Clerk, with a recognition certificate and a token of
appreciation for the completion of 20 years of service with the City.
• Youth Advisory Board Certificates of Appointment: This item was removed
from the agenda.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update: Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala
provided a brief report on ACES.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update: Principal Dr. Geoff McKee,
accompanied by student Goldie Silbermann, provided a brief report on DSAHS.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
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A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• July 13, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
• July 22, 2021 City Commission Special Meeting
• July 22, 2021 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
• August 10, 2021 City Commission Special Meeting
B. Removed from the agenda:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF
AVENTURA YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD TO SERVE DURING THE 2021-2022
SCHOOL YEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2021-46 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 21-07-26-
3, CITY OF AVENTURA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE
GOVERNMENT CENTER, TO GRASS ROOTS COMPLETE, LLC AKA GRC
SERVICES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL BID PRICE AS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED
CONTRACT;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.
D. Resolution No. 2021-47 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 21-07-27-
3 CITY OF AVENTURA CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL TO AMER-PLUS JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE, LLC
FOR THE INDIVIDUAL BID PRICE AS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED
CONTRACT;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. 2021-48 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FLORIDA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND OTHER PARTICIPATING LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNITS FOR THE ALLOCATION AND USE OF OPIOID
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SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO ABATE AND RESOLVE THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2021-49 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 21-05-18-
3, AVENTURA PARKING GARAGE RESTORATION, TO ONE SOURCE
RESTORATION&BUILDING SERVICES,INC.AT THE BID PRICE OF$238,683.00;
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.
G. Resolution No. 2021-50 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 21-08-09-
3, YACHT CLUB DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, TO GPE ENGINEERING
AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR CORPORATION AT THE BID PRICE OF
$720,694.46; 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.
H. Resolution No. 2021-51 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.
I. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND
$5,000 IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION
OFFICE (CBO)FUNDS FOR POLICE AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AS ALLOCATED
BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER SALLY HEYMAN, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
J. Resolution No. 2021-52 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY RELOCATION AND
REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY'S CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV)POLE
AND RELOCATION OF APPLICABLE CAMERAS ON SAID POLE LOCATED IN
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THE FDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF IVES DAIRY ROAD
AND BISCAVNE BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
UTILIZE THE FDOT CONTRACT(BE377)WITH TRANSCORE FOR SAID WORK;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
K. Motion approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED J[JNE 30, 2021 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT
LETTER DATED AUGUST 24,2021 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT 1.
L. Motion approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED J[JNE 30, 2021 AND TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT LETTER
DATED AUGUST 25,2021 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT 1.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 31, "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS"OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES BV AMENDING SECTION 31-145 "TOWN CENTER ZONING
DISTRICTS" TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ZONING DISTRICT, "TOWN CENTER
OFFICE PARK MIXED USE(TC4)DISTRICT;"PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITV;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Wasson reported that the entity requesting the Code amendment (Aventura
Opportunity Holdings LLC) requested that the item be continued, in order to work on
additional items with the City.
A motion to continue the item to September 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. was offered by
Commissioner Landman, seconded by Commissioner Friedland, and passed
unanimously, by roll call vote.
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Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title-
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL" OF CHAPTER 14 `BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS"OF THE CITY CODE, BY CREATING CITY CODE SECTION 14-
2 "DELIVERY OF ENGINEERING REPORTS CONCERNING COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS", TO REQUIRE THE DELIVERY TO THE CITY OF BUILDING
ENGINEERING REPORTS WHICH REFLECT BUILDING CONDITIONS,
INCLUDING STRUCTURAL AND LIFE SAFETY COMPONENTS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Evans and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson explained the Ordinance requiring the delivery of engineering reports for
commercial buildings, similar to the one adopted for residential buildings.
The Commission provided comments.
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. 2021-14 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS:
Mr. Wasson provided information on the building engineering reports received thus far
and discussed the process for designee forms, etc.
Vice Mayor Dr. Marks reported on the recent meeting she and Mr. Wasson attended with
architects/engineers regarding the due diligence on the Aventura Middle School
expansion.
Mr. Wasson will provide an update on the school building expansion meeting, as well as
an update on the vaccination outreach initiative, at the upcoming workshop agenda.
Commissioner Narotsky reported on the preliminary census figures for the City of
Aventura showing over 40,000 residents.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were provided by members of the public.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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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 Evans, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 6:38
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
FIRST BUDGET HEARING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 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 6.07 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks', Commissioner Jonathan Evans2, 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 Mayor Weisman.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES: FIRST READING —2021/2022 BUDGET:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,FLORIDA,ESTABLISHING AND
ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA AD VALOREM TAX OPERATING
MILLAGE LEVY RATE AT 1.7261 MILLS PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF
TAXABLE ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE,WHICH AS A PERCENT(%)CHANGE
OF ROLLED-BACK RATE OF 1.7172 MILLS IS 0.52% ABOVE THE ROLLED-
BACK RATE COMPUTED PURSUANT TO STATE LAW, FOR THE 2021 TAX
YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the ad valorem tax rate as outlined in the agenda, maintaining the
same millage rate as the prior year and resulting in no tax increase for the 26t" year in a
row.
The Commission provided comments.
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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.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title-
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED TENTATIVE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET,AS REVIEWED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AT THE REVIEW MEETING HELD ON
J[JLY 22, 2021 AS THE CITY OF AVENTURA FINAL BUDGET FOR THE 2021/2022
FISCAL YEAR, 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 PROCEDURES REGARDING ENCUMBRANCES
AND THE RE-APPROPRIATION OF UNEXPENDED CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS;
ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTED FUND BALANCE FOR CAPITAL RESERVE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Evans and
seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the budget totaling $60,468,975, which is 1.14% less than the prior
year, as previously presented to the City Commission on July 22, 2021 for review.
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.
4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Shelley, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 6:16
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 5, 2021.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Following 9:00 a.m. Local Planning Agency Meeting
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 9:39 a.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 Robert Meyers. 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. RESOLUTION: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF
AVENTURA YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD TO SERVE DURING THE 2021-2022
SCHOOL YEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
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. 2021-53 was adopted.
4. ORDINANCE - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING: Mrs. Horvath read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 31, "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS"OF THE CITY CODE OF
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ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 31-145 "TOWN CENTER ZONING
DISTRICTS" TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ZONING DISTRICT, "TOWN CENTER
OFFICE PARK MIXED USE(TC4)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 Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval, and reviewed the changes incorporated since first
reading, as outlined in his memorandum.
The following provided comments on behalf of the entity requesting the Code amendment
(Aventura Opportunity Holdings, LLC): Jeffrey Bercow, Esq. — Bercow Radell Fernandez
Larkin & Tapanes PLLC (200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami, FL) and Bernard
Zyscovich, Architect — Zyscovich (100 Biscayne Blvd. 27t" Floor, Miami, FL) .
The Commission discussed the item and requested that Mr. Klopp research how property
taxes and business taxes would apply to the property, with information to be provided by
the November workshop.
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. 2021-15 was adopted.
5. ORDINANCE - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING: Mrs. Horvath read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE
MAP DESIGNATION FOR A 10.5 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 20801
AND 20803 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (WESTERN PARCEL)AND 20807 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD (EASTERN PARCEL)AND 20805 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (HOTEL
PARCEL),FROM BUSINESS AND OFFICE TO TOWN CENTER; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION
IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the staff report, testimony
and documents provided at the September 23, 2021 Local Planning Agency Meeting into
the record by reference.
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The following provided comments on behalf of the Applicant (Michael J. Marrero on behalf
of owners Aventura Opportunity Owner, LLC and Norwich Aventura II, LLC): Jeffrey
Bercow, Esq. — Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC (200 S. Biscayne
Blvd. Suite 300, Miami, FL).
The Commission discussed the item.
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.
6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Meyers
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures for Items 6A, 6B, and 6C.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on Items 6A,
6B and/or 6C.
ORDINANCES — FIRST READING:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FROM OP,OFFICE PARK DISTRICT TO TC4,TOWN
CENTER OFFICE PARK FOR A 10.5 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT
20801 AND 20803 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (WESTERN PARCEL) AND 20807
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (EASTERN PARCEL) AND 20805 BISCAYNE BLVD
(HOTEL PARCEL); 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 Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the staff report, testimony
and documents provided at the September 23, 2021 Local Planning Agency Meeting into
the record by reference.
The following provided comments on behalf of the Applicant (Michael J. Marrero on behalf
of owners Aventura Opportunity Owner, LLC and Norwich Aventura II, LLC): Jeffrey
Bercow, Esq. — Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC (200 S. Biscayne
Blvd. Suite 300, Miami, FL).
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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Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title-
B. 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 2.30+/- ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED
NORTH OF NE 214 STREET BETWEEN BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND NE 29TH
COURT, FROM B2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO MO, MEDICAL
OFFICE 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 Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the staff report, testimony
and documents provided at the September 23, 2021 Local Planning Agency Meeting into
the record by reference.
The following provided comments on behalf of the Applicant (Jasmin Investments, LLC)
by Brian Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price &Axelrod LLP (1450 Brickell Avenue,
Suite 2300, Miami, FL).
The Commission discussed the item.
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.
RESOLUTION: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title-
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO THE SIGN VARIANCE
APPROVED THROUGH RESOLUTION NO.2018-31 FOR THE TARGET STORE
LOCATED AT 21265 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval, subject to the conditions listed.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (The Seyer Group on behalf
of the owner Target Corporation): Kim Binkley-Seyer- The Seyer Group (7321 Merchant
Court, Sarasota, FL).
The Commission discussed the item.
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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. 2021-54 was adopted.
7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Shelley, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 10:21
a.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 5, 2021.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Following 9:00 a.m. LPA Meeting and City Commission Special Meeting
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid Weisman
at 10:30 a.m. 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
Robert Meyers. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
Per Mayor Weisman's request and consensus of the Commission, the following item was
added to the agenda:
2021-2022 Florida Instructional Continuity Plan (ICP): Mayor Weisman
discussed the ICP for both Charter Schools due on September 30t" and noted that since
the Governing Boards would meet on September 30t", the Commission could provide
comments at this time on the plans that were emailed to them.
Rachel Windler-Freitag, South Florida Deputy Director Charter Schools USA, briefly
reviewed the ICP for both the Aventura City of Excellence School and the Don Soffer
Aventura High School, regarding plans for mobile learning should there be another shut
down or if a student needs to stay home.
No comments were provided by the Commission.
2. Presentation: Belmont Village Senior Living Community Proposal for Vacant
Parcel at Yacht Club Way and E. Country Club Drive (City Manager): Mr. Wasson
and Keven Klopp, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the proposed
project at Turnberry.
Michael Marrero, Esq. — Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC (200 S.
Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami, FL), Albert Coroveso, President - Corwil Architects
(4210 Laguna St., Coral Gables, FL), and David Lederman, Esq., Vice President,
Acquisitions and Investment— Belmont Village (770 Claughton Island Drive, Suite#1614,
Miami, FL) reviewed plans titled Belmont Village Senior Living Turnberry.
' Participated via virtual communications media technology, arrived at the beginning of Item 2,and left prior to Item
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The Commission discussed the following items: property line, density, foliage in the
rendering between the project and the neighboring property, the concept of the property
as a month to month rental, long-term economic development, impact of an assisted living
facility, and traffic.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for the
project to proceed through the process.
3. Presentation: Condominium Communications App. (City Manager): Mr.
Wasson explained the concept of the application to work with the residential community
to assist the City with enhanced communication to residents within the condominium
buildings.
Carlos Guzman Laserna, Co-founder & CEO, and Alan Gucovschi, Co-Founder, ONR
Applications (370 NE 75th Street, Suite 127, Miami FL) provided information on the
application, with an annual cost to the condominiums and no cost to the City.
The Commission provided comments on the subscription fee to the condominiums and
the possible need for more condominiums to participate in order for it to be effective for
the City.
Mr. Meyers provided comments on the City's support of a private corporation.
City Manager Summary: This item was provided for informational purposes, with
future updates to be provided.
4. Discussion: Communications (Vice Mayor Dr. Marks): Vice Mayor Dr. Marks
discussed the need for enhanced communications between the City and the Commission,
as well as the City and its residents.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the various avenues used to communicate with residents and
discussed the newly created Communications Manager position, as well as a part-time
assistant, which had been tasked with improving communication efforts.
The Commission discussed text messaging, the importance of media contacts,
addressing the way information is distributed, communicate with more people and
someone to oversee that process, and presenting a formal strategic plan for overall
communication.
Mrs. Horvath read a statement by Commissioner Friedland into the record suggesting that
Evan Ross provide a communications plan for the City for the upcoming year, to be
presented at the next meeting, as well as the cost for his firm to implement the plan.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for Mr.
Wasson and Evan Ross (Public Communicators Group LLC) to present communication
plans at the next meeting.
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5. Update: COVID-19 Vaccinations (Vice Mayor Dr. Marks): Vice Mayor Dr. Marks
discussed the need for enhanced efforts to better mitigate COVID-19 and what the City's
responsibilities should be regarding its employees, as well as suggestions to local
businesses.
The Commission discussed possible incentives for vaccinated employees, requiring
testing for unvaccinated employees, etc.
Mr. Wasson discussed the current policy of encouragement for employees to be
vaccinated and the large percentage of those that had been vaccinated thus far.
Mr. Meyers provided legal information on the federal and state levels regarding vaccine
mandates and agreed with the City Manager's current approach.
City Manager Summary: This item was provided for informational purposes, with
future updates to be provided.
6. Discussion: Vacancies on the (a) Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board, (b)
Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation, and (c) Don Soffer Aventura High
School Advisory Board (City Manager): Mr. Wasson reviewed the vacancies on the
Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board, vacancies and one resume received for the
Foundation, and applications received for the normal appointment for the DSAHS
Advisory Board.
Mr. Wasson discussed advertising the vacancies and also suggested the possibility of
combining the Art in Public Places Advisory Board with the Arts & Cultural Center
Advisory Board.
The Commission discussed the Boards and requested that the City Manager send the
information on the Board member criteria, duties, etc. to the Commission for further
review.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to review
the duties for these Boards, as well as the Art in Public Places Advisory Board, and the
Foundation. No additional action was taken on this item.
7. Discussion: Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the City Code Pertaining to
the Police Pension Plan and Trust Fund (City Manager): Mr. Wasson reviewed the
proposed Ordinance providing amendments to allow members to buy-back service credits
as outlined, with no cost to the City, and recommended proceeding.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to place
the proposed Ordinance on the October 5, 2021 agenda for first reading.
8. Review: Interlocal Agreement Between the City and Miami-Dade County for
Construction of the Pedestrian Bridge Along the Northeast Corridor (City
Manager): Mr. Wasson reviewed the agreement to provide for the disbursement of funds
to the County received from Aventura Mall Venture and Seritage SRC Finance, LLC, for
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Brightline to design and construct the pedestrian bridge along the northeast corridor (at
or around N.E. 197t" Street).
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to place
a Resolution on the October 5, 2021 agenda for the agreement as presented.
9. Discussion: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funding (City Manager):
Mayor Weisman discussed the$19 million in funds that the City will recevie and requested
Commision input on what the money should be used for.
Mr. Wasson will provide information on the restricted uses of the funds, with the
assistance of Mr. Meyers.
City Manager Summary: This item was provided for informational purposes.
The following additional items were discussed:
Mr. Meyers discussed the upcoming annual ethics training for the Commission to be
scheduled following the Commission Workshops on October 21 st and November 4t". Any
members not able to attend can participate in training online.
Mayor Weisman discussed the Brightline and the County's proposed special taxing
district. Community Development Director Keven Klopp provided comments.
Mayor Weisman discussed the County task forces regarding the Champlain Towers
(Town of Surfside) and encouraged the Commission to be aware of items that the County
is looking at.
10. Adiournment: There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 1:11 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
SECOND BUDGET HEARING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23, 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 6:01 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 Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Robert Shelley, City
Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney Robert
Meyers. Commissioner Denise Landman was absent. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES: SECOND READING — 2021/2022
BUDGET:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,FLORIDA,ESTABLISHING AND
ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA AD VALOREM TAX OPERATING
MILLAGE LEVY RATE AT 1.7261 MILLS PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF
TAXABLE ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE,WHICH AS A PERCENT(%)CHANGE
OF ROLLED-BACK RATE OF 1.7172 MILLS IS 0.52% ABOVE THE ROLLED-
BACK RATE COMPUTED PURSUANT TO STATE LAW, FOR THE 2021 TAX
YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
Mayor Weisman highlighted the City's tax rate as the lowest in the County, without an
increase in the millage rate.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
' Participated via virtual communications media technology.
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The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2021-16 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title-
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED TENTATIVE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET,AS REVIEWED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AT THE REVIEW MEETING HELD ON
JULY 22, 2021 AS THE CITY OF AVENTURA FINAL BUDGET FOR THE 2021/2022
FISCAL YEAR, 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 PROCEDURES REGARDING ENCUMBRANCES
AND THE RE-APPROPRIATION OF UNEXPENDED CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS;
ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTED FUND BALANCE FOR CAPITAL RESERVE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
Mayor Weisman discussed the Commission's review process for the budget.
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. 2021-17 was adopted.
4. 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 Evans, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 6:07
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 5, 2021.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Mana er (_Y_6L�
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DATE: October 1, 2021
SUBJECT: Re-Appointment of Special Masters for Code Enforcement Process
October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 513
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission ratify the City Manager's re-appointment of
Barbara Buxton, Esq. and Daniel Naim as Special Masters for the City of Aventura Code
Enforcement process.
BACKGROUND
Section 4 of Ordinance 96-14 which established the City's Code Enforcement Process
provides for the City Manager to appoint Special Masters, subject to City Commission
ratification, for a term of one year. The above-referenced individuals are submitted to you
for re-appointment as Special Masters.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
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Attachment
CCO2012-21
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: October 1, 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring Equipment as Surplus
October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5C
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution declaring
certain equipment as surplus to the needs of the City.
BACKGROUND
Section 2-258 of the City Code of Ordinances provides that any property owned by the
City which has become obsolete or which has outlived its usefulness may be disposed of
in accordance with procedures established by the City Manager, so long as the property
has been declared surplus by a resolution of the City Commission.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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Attachment
CCO2003-21
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-
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.
WHEREAS, the City Manager desires to declare certain property as surplus to the
needs of the City; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2000-09 provides that all City-owned property that has
been declared surplus cannot be disposed of prior to the preparation and formal approval
of a resolution by the City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The above recitals are hereby confirmed and
adopted herein.
Section 2. The property listed on Exhibit "A" has been declared surplus and is
hereby approved for disposal.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to dispose of the property listed on
Exhibit "A" through a public auction, sale, trade-in, transfer to other governmental agency
or, if of no value, discarded.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to
carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2021-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5t" day of October, 2021.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF AVENTURA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manage
FROM: Bryan Pegues, Chief of Police
SUBJECT- Surplus Property
DATE: October 1st, 2021
1 would like to have the below vehicle, owned by the City of Aventura, declared Surplus
Property as per City of Aventura APDP, Chapter 6, Subsection 5, Page 1, as this item
has become inadequate for public purposes:
2010 Ford Crown Victoria-VIN# 2FABP7BV6AX1 18035
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson
City Manager
BY: Keven Klopp/�*
Community Development Director
DATE: October 1, 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Contract Negotiations for
RFP 2021-09-07-3 Professional Planning Consultant Services
October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 51)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
the City Manager to enter into contract negotiations with SEPI Engineering &
Construction, Inc. and The Corradino Group for professional planning consultant services.
BACKGROUND
The Community Development Department utilizes professional consultants to provide
professional planning services. The consultants assist the Director, as needed, with the
following:
• plan review for conformance with land development regulations
• processing applications for site plan approval, conditional uses, and variances
• sign permits, certificates of use, zoning certificates
• public inquiries regarding planning zoning
• Comprehensive Plan amendments, map amendments, and code revisions
• preparation of the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report
• meeting with developers, architects and planners to discuss, advise, and suggest
improvements regarding potential projects
• researching and preparing planning studies
• drafting Local Planning Agency and City Commission staff reports, resolutions,
ordinances, and conditions of approval
• LEED requirement monitoring
• coordinating traffic reviews, environmental reviews, landscaping reviews,
architectural reviews, parking reviews, etc.
• fulfilling state and regional planning coordination expectations and requirements
A Request for Proposals (RFP 2021-09-07-3) was recently issued with the intent of
securing new contracts for such services.
Four firms submitted proposals. An evaluation committee reviewed the proposals,
received a presentation from each of the four proposers, and independently scored them
(scoring sheet attached).
The resolution will authorize the City Manager to negotiate contracts with the top-ranked
firm, SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. as the primary, and the second-ranked firm,
The Corradino Group, as the back-up. Those proposed contracts will be presented to the
City Commission at a later date for approval.
Depending on the level of development activity, it is anticipated that the cost of these
services on an annual basis could exceed the Manager's threshold of $50,000 per
consultant, thus requiring Commission approval. The selected firms will each be awarded
a two (2) year contract. The City reserves the right to extend either or both Contracts for
one (1) additional two (2) year term providing; (a) both parties to the Contract agree to
the extension; and (b) all the terms, conditions and specifications remain the same. A
copy of the RFP, the firms' submittals, and other supporting documents are available for
review in the Finance Department.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRMS OF SEPI
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND THE CORRADINO
GROUP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATIVE TO RFP
NO. 21-09-07-3, PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR
SAID SERVICES WITH EACH FIRM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura, in accordance with applicable State law,
requested proposals from firms to provide Professional Planning Consultant Services;
and
WHEREAS, proposals were evaluated by an Evaluation Committee consisting of
the Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, the Community Development Director, the
Assistant Director of Public Works and the Code Compliance/Zoning Specialist; and
WHEREAS, said Evaluation Committee recommends the firms of SEPI
Engineering & Construction, Inc., as primary, and The Corradino Group, as secondary,
based on the experience and qualifications of said firms; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate a scope of services and fees with the two (2) recommended firms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The firms of SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. and The
Corradino Group are hereby selected to perform Professional Services for the City
relative to RFP No. 21-09-07-3 Planning Consultant Services, with SEPI Engineering &
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Construction, Inc., as the primary, and The Corradino Group, as the secondary in the
event that the primary consultant, at the City's discretion, is not selected or suited for
certain services.
Section 2. The firms have been selected on the basis of their experience and
qualifications and have not finalized a fee structure with the City. Therefore, the City
Manager shall negotiate the scope of services and basis of fees with each firm.
Section 3. The basis of fees described above shall be negotiated by the City
Manager and approved by the City Commission prior to said firms beginning any labor or
work for which the City may later be billed.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by , who moved its adoption. The
motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5t" day of October, 2021.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2021-
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: October 1, 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving an Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade
County for the Contribution of Funds Provided to the City by Aventura
Mall Venture and Seritage SRC Finance LLC to Facilitate Construction
of a Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Aventura Mall to the Proposed
Brightline Passenger Rail Station
October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5E
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution approving an
Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the contribution of funds provided to
the City by Aventura Mall Venture (the "Mall") and Seritage SRC Finance LLC ("Seritage")
to facilitate construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting Aventura Mall to the proposed
Brightline passenger rail station.
BACKGROUND
The City and the County desire to facilitate the construction of the Pedestrian Bridge
Project in order to connect City and County residents to the proposed Brightline
passenger rail station. The County has proposed entering into an Interlocal Agreement
with the City for the contribution of the Mall and Seritage funds to facilitate the construction
of the Pedestrian Bridge Project. The Interlocal Agreement will also afford the City an
opportunity to comment on the Pedestrian Bridge Project's conceptual drawings, which
will be considered and reviewed by the County. The City's comments, provided they are
appropriate, reasonable, and do not disrupt, delay, or increase the cost of construction,
operation, or maintenance of the Pedestrian Bridge Project, may be incorporated into the
County's comments to Brightline.
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Attachment
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CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE CONTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
PROVIDED TO THE CITY BY AVENTURA MALL VENTURE AND
SERITAGE SRC FINANCE, LLC TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF
A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING AVENTURA MALL TO THE
PROPOSED BRIGHTLINE PASSENGER RAIL STATION; PROVIDING
FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2016, the City Commission of the City of Aventura
(the "City") adopted Resolution No. 2016-69, approving a Tripartite Transportation
Contribution Agreement (the "Tripartite Agreement"), by which the Aventura Mall Venture
and Seritage SRC Finance, LLC each agreed to provide Two Million Dollars, for a total of
Four Million Dollars (collectively, the "Mall and Seritage Funds") for the development of a
pedestrian bridge (the "Pedestrian Bridge Project") to be generally located at NE 197tn
Street from the proposed Brightline passenger rail station to Aventura Mall; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-
Dade County (the "County") adopted Resolution No. R-1115-19, approving a Land
Acquisition and Development Agreement wherein the County will provide funding to
Brightline for the procurement and construction of a passenger rail station and the
Pedestrian Bridge Project; and
WHEREAS, the City and the County desire to facilitate the construction of the
Pedestrian Bridge Project in order to connect City and County residents to the proposed
Brightline passenger rail station; and
WHEREAS, the County has proposed entering into an Interlocal Agreement, in
substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit"A" (the "Interlocal Agreement"), with the
City for the contribution of the Mall and Seritage Funds to facilitate the construction of the
Pedestrian Bridge Project; and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement will also afford the City an opportunity to
comment on the Pedestrian Bridge Project's conceptual drawings, which will be
considered and reviewed by the County, and provided the City's comments are
appropriate, reasonable, and do not disrupt, delay, or increase the cost of construction,
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2021-
operation, or maintenance of the Pedestrian Bridge Project, may be incorporated into the
County's comments to Brightline; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution and the Interlocal
Agreement are in the best interest and welfare of the residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Approval. That the City Commission hereby approves the Interlocal
Agreement, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
Section 3. Authorization. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute the Interlocal Agreement, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit"A,"
subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, content, and legal sufficiency.
Section 4. Implementation. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to take
all actions necessary to implement the purposes of this Resolution and the Interlocal
Agreement.
Section 5. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately
upon adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2021-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2021.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA
AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
This AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of 2021, by
and between the CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation of the STATE
OF FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to as the "City", and MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, a
political subdivision of the STATE OF FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to as the "County".
City and County collectively referred to herein as "Parties."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Brightline Trains Florida LLC (f/k/a Virgin Trains USA LLC)
("Brightline") has constructed and is operating a privately-owned passenger railway
system with passenger train stations in Downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm
Beach, generally along the Northeast Corridor of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit
(SMART) Plan; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners adopted
Resolution No. R-1115-19 which approved a Land Acquisition and Development
Agreement between the County and Brightline (hereinafter the "Land Acquisition and
Development Agreement")wherein the County and Brightline agreed, under certain terms
and conditions, that the County will provide the funding to Brightline for Brightline to
procure the design and construction of a passenger rail station and pedestrian bridge
consisting of two segments as more particularly defined below, the "West Side Bridge"
and the "East Side Bridge", and other transit improvements, to be located generally along
the Northeast Corridor, at or around NE 197th Street (the "Project"); and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to sections 3 and 5 of the Land Acquisition and Development
Agreement, Brightline is responsible for the design and construction of the East Side
Bridge, including the selection, oversight, and management of all contractors and
consultants necessary to design and construct the bridge; and
WHEREAS, subject to the condition precedent set forth in section 5 of the Land
Acquisition and Development Agreement, and pursuant to the process set forth in
sections 3(g) and 5(e), at the appropriate time, Brightline shall provide the County with
the conceptual drawings, as well as the complete design and construction drawings
(collectively the "drawings") of the East Side Bridge for County comment and approval;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Land Acquisition and Development
Agreement, the County is required to act reasonably in making comments and granting
or denying approvals, and Brightline is required to make all revisions to the drawings that
are required to confirm the drawings to the terms of the agreement including the Layout
Plan, and applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Land Acquisition and Development Agreement,
Brightline shall make reasonable efforts to incorporate any other comments made by the
County, but is not required to implement any comments that would materially increase
the costs of construction, operation, or maintenance of the East Side Bridge; and
WHEREAS, both Parties herein wish to facilitate said transportation improvements
and provide transportation alternatives for the residents of Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-69, approved by the Aventura City
Commission on November 17, 2016, the City, Aventura Mall Venture hereinafter referred
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to as "AMV", TB Carpenter Parcel, LLC hereinafter referred to as "TB Carpenter", and
Seritage SRC Finance, LLC hereinafter referred to as "Seritage", entered into an
agreement (the "Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement") wherein AMV and
Seritage irrevocably committed to contribute funds to the City in an amount of TWO
MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) each, totaling FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
($4,000,000.00), to fund a major transportation improvement, which pursuant to this
Agreement consists of a pedestrian bridge from the Aventura Mall to a proposed
passenger rail station; and
WHEREAS, the Project consists of the major transportation improvement, namely
the pedestrian bridge, that was the subject of the Tripartite Transportation Contribution
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Tripartite Transportation Contribution
Agreement, the funding commitments of AMV and Seritage must be secured by a surety
bonds, escrow deposits or Letter of Credit; and
WHEREAS, AMV and Seritage must maintain legally sufficient guarantees in place
throughout the term of the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2018, the City, AMV, Seritage, and TB Carpenter
entered into the First Amendment to the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement
(the "First Amendment"); and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment provides in part that AMV may also secure its
funding commitment with a corporate guaranty given by Shopping Center Management,
a Florida general partnership, or any other type of security, approved in writing by the City
Manager and City Attorney; and
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WHEREAS, the First Amendment additionally provides in part that Seritage may
also secure its funding commitment with any other type of security, approved in writing by
the City Manager and City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment provides that in the event construction work or
the implementation of the transportation improvement project that is the subject of the
Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement has not commenced by January 1,
2025, AMV's and Seritage's funding commitment as required by the Tripartite
Transportation Contribution Agreement shall be terminated and the City shall release
AMV and Seritage of any and all such funding obligations, except as otherwise provided
in the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement; and
WHEREAS, there have been no additional amendments to the Tripartite
Transportation Contribution Agreement, and any future amendments that impact AMV's
and Seritage's obligations with respect to the funding commitment towards the Project
shall be subject to County consent,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants contained
herein, the Parties agree:
1. RECITALS: The recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference to form a part of this Agreement.
2. DEFINITIONS:
a. "Board" shall mean Miami-Dade County's Board of County Commissioners.
b. "Bridge" shall mean an elevated pedestrian bridge over Harriet Tubman Highway
and Biscayne Boulevard from the east side of Biscayne Boulevard to the Land
and providing access to the Platform. The Bridge shall consist of a segment from
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the Platform to Virgin Train's planned passenger rail station to be located on the
Land (the "West Side Bridge"), and may consist of a second segment (the "East
Side Bridge") providing pedestrian access from the Platform across Biscayne
Boulevard at or near NE 197th Street to either an outparcel of the Aventura Mall
or to the adjacent right-of-way.
c. "East Side Bridge" shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of"Bridge."
d. "Effective Date" shall mean the date written on the first page of this Agreement,
and shall be the date that this Agreement is fully executed by all Parties including
execution by the County Mayor or County Mayor's designee; such execution shall
not occur until Board approval of this Agreement, which approval shall not be
effective until the earlier of (i) the date the Mayor of Miami-Dade County
indicates approval of such Board action, or (ii) the lapse of ten (10) days
without the Mayor's veto. In the event that the County Mayor vetoes the Board
approval, the Board approval shall not be effective in the absence of an
override of the County Mayor's veto that shall be at the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Board after the veto occurs.
e. "Land" shall mean two parcels of real property comprising approximately 3 acres
of vacated, unimproved land (as of the date of this agreement) located at 19700
Harriet Tubman Highway and 19825 NE 26 Avenue, Unincorporated Miami-Dade
County and with the following folio numbers: 30-2203-000-0070 and 30-2203-000-
0075.
f. "Platform" shall mean the structure to be built by Brightline on land in the Florida
East Coast Railway corridor adjacent to Virgin Train's tracks which will be used
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by the Brightline as a queuing area in order to board and disembark passengers
from its trains for its planned passenger rail service.
g. "West Side Bridge" shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of"Bridge."
3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY:
a. Funding Contribution: The City agrees that it will disburse to the County funding,
as provided by AMV and Seritage, in the amount of FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
($4,000,000.00)for the development of the East Side Bridge (the "Bridge Funds").
The disbursement of the Bridge Funds by the City to the County shall occur as
follows:
3.a.1. Provided that the City has received such funds from AMV and Seritage, the
City shall disburse ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) of the Bridge
Funds to the County no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the Parties
have executed this Agreement. Provided that the City has received such
funds from AMV and Seritage, the City shall disburse the balance of the
Bridge Funds, THREE MILLION DOLLARS ($3,000,000.00)to the County, no
later than thirty (30) calendar days after the execution by Brightline, the
County, or another third-party developer of a contract for the construction of
the East Side Bridge.
3.a.2. The Parties acknowledge that the above-mentioned contract(s) which
triggers the City's disbursement of the Bridge Funds may be a contract for the
Bridge, so long as it includes the East Side Bridge segment, or a contract
solely for the East Side Bridge. In the event that Brightline's obligations to
develop the East Side Bridge and the County's obligation to fund the
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construction of the East Side Bridge terminate pursuant to Section 6(c) of
Land Acquisition and Development Agreement, then this Agreement shall
terminate as well and the Bridge Funds shall be returned to the City.
3.a.3. The City shall incur no liability for any costs in excess of said funding amount
as described above, unless there has been a duly authorized increase which
is expressly approved by duly adopted Resolution of the City Commission.
b. Obligation to Pursue Rights: The City shall diligently pursue all its rights
under the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement, including but not
limited to enforcing the requirement in that agreement that AMV and Seritage must
secure its respective funding commitment by a surety bond, escrow deposit or
Letter of Credit or other form of security as described above at all times throughout
the term of the Tripartite Contribution Agreement. In the event that the City does
not successfully enforce its rights under the Tripartite Transportation Contribution
Agreement concerning the funding commitment, and upon the County's request,
the City shall assign its rights under that agreement to the County so that the
County may directly seek such funds from AMV and Seritage. The City shall not
amend the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement with respect to
AMV's and/or Seritage's obligations regarding the AMV's and Seritage's
respective commitments to contribute funds to the City in an amount of TWO
MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) each, totaling FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
($4,000,000.00), to fund the Project without the County first consenting to such
amendment.
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c. Right-of-Way and Permitting: The City shall assist the County, and/or any
contractor or third-party developer, in obtaining access to any right-of-way that is
within the City's boundaries and is required to complete the construction of the
Bridge, inclusive of the East Side Bridge segment. The City shall also assist the
County, and/or any contractor or third-party developer, in any permitting or plan
review necessary to construct the Bridge within the City boundaries.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent any part of the East Side Bridge or
Project extend into the City's jurisdiction, nothing herein shall be construed as a
limitation on the City's building and permitting authority as may applicable
pursuant to pertinent laws and regulations.
4. OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT ON CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS:
Provided that it does not cause a disruption or delay in the development of the Project,
and provided that the City has begun disbursing the County the Bridge Funds in
accordance with Section 3a above, upon the County receipt of the conceptual
drawings for the East Side Bridge, the County shall provide said conceptual drawings
to the City. The City shall have ten (10) days to provide any comments it may have,
provided that the City shall at all times act reasonably in the making of comments.
The County shall review the City's comments and shall at its sole discretion
incorporate any City comments that the County deems appropriate and reasonable.
Any comments which would result in the increase of the costs of construction,
operation or maintenance of the East Side Bridge or the Project are not reasonable
and will not be incorporated. This process between the County and the City shall
repeat itself with 30% complete design and construction drawings and 90% design
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plans. The City's failure to provide comments within the timeframe set out herein shall
be deemed as though the City has no comments. For the avoidance of doubt: i) except
for the review and comment provisions provided for in this section, this Agreement
does not provide the City with the right to review or approve any design plans or
construction drawings for the East Side Bridge or the Project, ii) the City waives any
and all claims against the County based upon this section, and iii) the City agrees that
failure of the County to provide any such plans to the City shall not cause a default of
this Agreement.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Parties shall comply with applicable federal, state
and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations in performing their respective
duties, responsibilities, and obligations pursuant to this Agreement and with all
applicable laws relating to the Project. The Parties shall not unlawfully discriminate in
the performance of their respective duties under this Agreement.
6. INDEMNIFICATION: To the extent authorized by Florida law, the City hereby agrees
to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the County to the extent of all the
limitations included with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, from all claims, demands,
liabilities and suits of any nature whatsoever arising out of, because of or due to the
breach of this Agreement by the City, its agents or employees. It is specifically
understood and agreed that this indemnification clause does not cover or indemnify
the County for its sole negligence or breach of contract.
To the extent authorized by Florida law, the County hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend, save and hold harmless the City to the extent of all the limitations included in
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, from all claims, demands, liabilities and suits of any
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nature whatsoever arising out of, because of or due to the breach of this Agreement by
the County, its agents or employees. It is specifically understood and agreed that this
indemnification clause does not cover or indemnify the City for its sole negligence or
breach of contract.
7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION, APPLICABLE LAW: The Parties shall resolve any
disputes, controversies or claims between them arising out of this Agreement in
accordance with the "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act", Chapter 164,
Florida Statutes, as amended. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Florida. Venue in any proceedings shall be in Miami-Dade, Florida. Each
Party will bear its own attorney's fees.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, AMENDMENTS: This document incorporates and includes
all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements and
understandings applicable to the matters contained herein and the Parties agree that
there are no commitments, agreements, or understandings concerning the subject
matter of this agreement that are not contained in this document. Accordingly, the
Parties agree that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any
prior representations or agreements, whether oral or written. It is further agreed that
no modification, amendment or alteration in the terms contained herein shall be
effective unless set forth in writing in accordance with this section. No modification,
amendment or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein shall be effective
unless contained in a written document prepared with the same or similar formality as
this Agreement and executed by the Parties. The City Manager shall act for City
hereunder.
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9. JOINT PREPARATION: The Parties acknowledge that they have sought and received
whatever competent advice and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and
complete understanding of all rights and obligations herein and that the preparation of
this Agreement has been their joint effort. The language agreed to expresses their
mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial
construction, be construed more severely against one of the Parties from the other.
The Parties acknowledge that if there are any inconsistencies between the Land
Acquisition and Development Agreement and this Agreement and/or any other third-
party agreement, including any agreement between the City and Brightline, the terms
of the Land Acquisition and Development Agreement control.
10. SEVERANCE: In the event a portion of this Agreement is found to be invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective
unless the City or County elect to terminate this Agreement. An election to terminate
this Agreement based upon this provision shall be made within seven (7) business
days after the finding by the court becomes final.
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11.NOTICES: Any and all notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be
sent by first class mail, addressed as follows:
To the County:
Attention: Department of Transportation and Public Works
c/o Director
Miami-Dade County
701 NW 1 Court, Suite 1700
Miami, Florida 33136
(786) 469-5406
To the City:
Attention: City Manager
Aventura City Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto set their hands and official seals the
day and year first above written.
ATTEST: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
BY ITS BOARD OF
HARVEY RUVIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CLERK OF THE BOARD
BY: BY:
Deputy Clerk County Mayor or County Mayor's Designee
Approved by County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency:
Assistant County Attorney
ATTEST: CITY OF AVENTURA, a municipal
corporation of the State of Florida
BY: BY:
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
(Affix City Sea[)
Approved by City Attorney as to legal form and correctness:
City Attorney
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager C4--
DATE: October 1, 2021
SUBJECT: Disbursement of Police Federal Forfeiture Funds
October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5F
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the following Motion to expend funds
from the Police Federal Forfeiture Funds:
"Motion authorizing the appropriation of up to$80,000.00 for police equipment from
the Police Federal Forfeiture Funds in accordance with the City Manager's
Memorandum".
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CITY OF AVENTURA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
FROM: Bryan Pegues, Chief of Police
DATE: October 1st, 2021
SUBJECT: Use of Federal Forfeiture Funds
The Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement (FESA), Section VIII allows for the use of
federally forfeited funds for law enforcement. Section IX, A9 of the Federal Equitable
Sharing agreement requires that the funds be expended only upon request of the Chief
of Police to the governing body of the municipality and approval of the governing body.
I am requesting City Commission approval for the expenditure of these monies for the
purchase of:
Police Department firearms and equipment - $80,000
Summary
Firearms and duty related equipment — These items are essential for officers to
perform their assigned duties and will replace our current inventory that is becoming
inadequate for public purposes.
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: October 1, 2021
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapter 36,Article II of the City's Police Officers'
Retirement Plan in Accordance with Changes Contained in a
Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Dade
County Police Benevolent Association
1st Reading October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6
2"1 Reading November 2, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Commission adopt the attached Ordinance amending Chapter
36, Article II of the City's Police Officers' Retirement Plan (the "Plan") in accordance with
changes contained in a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City and
the Dade County Police Benevolent Association (the "Union").
BACKGROUND
The City and the Union recently agreed to a MOU wherein the parties agreed to amend
the Plan to allow members to buy-back service credits for periods of law enforcement and
correctional institution employment with a prior employer at no cost to Aventura.
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CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2021-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT," ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN
AND TRUST FUND," IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHANGES CONTAINED
IN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION; BY
AMENDING SECTION 36-22 "DEFINITIONS"; BY AMENDING 36-27
"BUY-BACK FOR MILITARY SERVICE" TO EXPAND BUY-BACK OF
SERVICE CREDITS TO INCLUDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura (the "City") maintains a defined benefit pension
plan for its certified police officers, which is known as the City of Aventura Police Officers'
Retirement Plan (the "Plan"), and which is codified in Chapter 36 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Dade County Police Benevolent Association (the
"Union") recently tentatively agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")wherein
the parties agreed to amend the Plan to permit its members to buy-back service credits
for periods of law enforcement and correctional institution employment with a prior
employer; and
WHEREAS, the Plan should be amended to conform with the collectively
bargained changes to the Plan as set forth in the MOU; and
WHEREAS, prior to Second Reading of this Ordinance, the City Commission
received and reviewed an actuarial impact statement concerning said changes and finds
that it is in the best interest of the City and its employees to amend the Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA':
Section 1. That each of the above-stated recitals are hereby adopted and
confirmed.
' Words in sfFikee type are deletions from existing text and word in underline type are additions to existing text.
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
Section 2. That Chapter 36 "Retirement," Article II "Police Pension Plan and
Trust Fund," Section 36-22, "Definitions," of the City Code of Ordinances be amended as
follows:
Sec. 36-22. - Definitions.
Buy-Back shall mean the purchase of credited service under the plan for
periods of a member's prior active duty service in the Armed Forces of the
United States, prior law enforcement service for an employer prior to being
employed by the City of Aventura or prior correctional officer service for an
employer prior to being employed by the City.
Section 3. That Chapter 36 "Retirement," Article II "Police Pension Plan and
Trust Fund," Section 36-27, "Buy-back for military service,"of the City Code of Ordinances
be amended as follows:
Sec. 36-27. — Buy-back for military service, prior law enforcement or
correctional officer service.
(b) Any member of the plan who is employed by the City shall be entitled
to buy-back service credits for the periods of public law enforcement
employment with another employer, with a lifetime maximum of four
(4) years of service credits, if:
M The police officer's previous law enforcement experience was as
a full time sworn law enforcement officer in the employ of a state,
a political subdivision thereof, or with the federal government. For
purposes of determining credit for prior service, in addition to
service in this state, credit may be purchased for federal, other
state, municipal or county service as long as such service is
recognized by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission within the Department of Law Enforcement as
provided under F.S. ch. 943, or for time served with the Seminole
or Miccosukee Tribes as a Florida police officer, or the member
provides proof to the Board of Trustees that such service is
equivalent to the service required to meet the definition of a police
officer under F.S. $ 185.0206).
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The cost of prior service credit is paid, which shall be the full
actuarial cost of all prior service credit purchased hereunder
computed as a lump sum payment into the plan that would have
occurred had the member been employed by the City of Aventura
as a police officer, for the period of prior service credit purchased.
A nonrefundable payment is made for the costs of all professional
services (e.g., actuarial calculations) rendered to the Board and
administrative costs in connection with the purchase of years of
credited service.
The buy-back request is made only once if followed by the
purchase, and the purchase timely paid in full before retirement
or entering the DROP, based on a lump sum or a required
installment payoff schedule. Installment payments shall be made
through a payroll deduction in accordance with Section 414(h) of
the Internal Revenue Code. The payments shall be treated as
tax-deferred picked up contributions. Contributions shall
continue until death, disability or termination of service,
whichever shall occur first. If the member cannot the pay the
remainder balance upon separation, he shall have the option to
receive either prorated credit for the service purchased to date
or a refund of amounts already paid to date without any service
credit. Any payoff schedule shall require the execution of an
irrevocable authorization form specifying the amount of the
Payment and the duration of the authorization. The specified
amount shall be determined by the Alan's actuary to be sufficient
to pay the entire actuarial cost of the purchase within the specified
duration of the payment authorization, which duration shall not
extend beyond the earliest date upon which the employee would
become eligible for normal retirement under Section 36-26. The
amount provided in the payment authorization shall include
interest, as calculated by the Alan's actuary, at the retirement
Alan's actuarially assumed rate of return on investments.
Such service credit is counted as continuous service for purposes
of benefit calculations, but not for purposes of vesting or eligibility
for benefits under this Retirement Plan.
(c) Any member of the plan who is employed by the City shall be entitled
to buy-back service credits for the periods of correctional institution
employment with another employer, with a lifetime maximum of four
(4) years of service credits, if:
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M The police officer's previous correctional institution experience
was as a full time correctional officer in the employ of the state, a
political subdivision thereof, or by any private entity which has
contracted with the state or county, and whose primary
responsibility is the supervision, protection, care, custody, and
control, or investigation, of inmates within a correctional
institution: however, the position must not have included any
secretarial, clerical, or professionally trained personnel.
The police officer's previous correctional institution experience
was as a full-time state correctional probation officer whose
Primary responsibility was the supervised custody, surveillance,
and control of assigned inmates, probationers, parolees, or
community controllees within institutions of the Department of
Corrections or within the community. A correctional probation
officer also includes supervisory personnel whose duties include,
in whole or in part, the supervision, training, and guidance of
correctional probation officers, but excludes management and
administrative personnel above, but not including, the probation
and parole regional administrator level.
For purposes of determining credit for prior service, in addition to
service in this state, credit may be purchased for other state,
municipal or county service as long as such service is equivalent
to the service required to meet the definition of a correctional
officer or correctional probation officer under F.S. $ 943.10(2) and
943.10(3), respectively.
The cost of prior service credit is paid, which shall be the full
actuarial cost of all prior service credit purchased hereunder
computed as a lump sum payment into the plan that would have
occurred had the member been employed by the City of Aventura
as a police officer, for the period of prior service credit purchased.
A nonrefundable payment is made for the costs of all professional
services (e.g., actuarial calculations) rendered to the Board and
administrative costs in connection with the purchase of years of
credited service.
The buy-back request is made only once if followed by the
purchase, and the purchase timely paid in full before retirement
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or entering the DROP, based on a lump sum or a required
installment payoff schedule. Installment payments shall be made
through a payroll deduction in accordance with Section 414(h) of
the Internal Revenue Code. The payments shall be treated as
tax-deferred picked up contributions. Contributions shall
continue until death, disability or termination of service,
whichever shall occur first. If the member cannot the pay the
remainder balance upon separation, he shall have the option to
receive either prorated credit for the service purchased to date
or a refund of amounts already paid to date without any service
credit. Any payoff schedule shall require the execution of an
irrevocable payroll deduction authorization form, specifying the
amount of the deductions and the duration of the authorization.
The specified amount shall be determined by the plan's actuary
to be sufficient to pay the entire actuarial cost of the purchase
within the specified duration of the payroll deduction
authorization, which duration shall not extend beyond the earliest
date upon which the employee would become eligible for normal
retirement under Section 36-26. The amount provided in the
Payroll deduction authorization shall include interest, as
calculated by the Alan's actuary, at the retirement plan's
actuarially assumed rate of return on investments.
M Such service credit is counted as continuous service for purposes
of benefit calculations, but not for purposes of vesting or eligibility
for benefits under this Retirement Plan.
M_Ld) A member who is receiving, or will receive the pension benefit for
military service, prior law enforcement or correctional institution
experience in any other pension plan supported by public funds,
excluding a military pension, may not use that service for
purchased prior service pursuant to this section for this Pension
Plan-: provided, a member may make a direct transfer of eligible
rollover distributions of all or any portion of the balance in
another eligible retirement plan that is attributable to such other
prior law enforcement or correctional institution experience to
purchase additional service, in accordance with section 36-
27(e). The. , and shall execute a Board-provided form
acknowledging the same.
(e) The Plan fund will accept member rollover cash contributions
and/or direct cash rollovers of distributions for the purchase of
service as authorized under Section 36-27, as follows:
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(1) Direct rollovers or member rollover contributions from other
plans. The fund will accept either a direct rollover of an eligible
rollover distribution or a member contribution of an eligible
rollover distribution from a qualified plan described in section
403(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, from an annuity contract
described in section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, or from
an eligible plan under section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue
Code, which is maintained by a state, political subdivision of a
state, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or political
subdivision of a state.
(2) Member rollover contributions from 401(a) plans and IRAs. The
fund will accept a member rollover contribution of the portion of a
distribution from a qualified plan described in section 401(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code, or from an individual retirement
account or annuity described in section 408(a) or 408(b) of the
Internal Revenue Code, that is eligible to be rolled over.
Section 4. Repeal. All sections or parts of sections of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Aventura, all ordinances or parts of ordinances, and all resolutions or parts
of resolutions in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict.
Section 5. Severability. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance, or
any paragraph, sentence or word, be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof, as a whole or a
part hereof, other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 6. Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Commission of
the City of Aventura that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a
part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aventura and that the sections of this
Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the word "ordinance" may be changed
to "Chapter', "Section", "Article", or such other appropriate word or phrase, the use of
which shall accomplish the intentions herein expressed.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon passage by
the City Commission on second reading.
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The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED on first reading on this 5t" day of October, 2021.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading on this 2nd day of November, 2021.
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ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF "ENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Keven Klopp, Community Development Director
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Application to Amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
("FLUM") of the City of Aventura by Changing the Designation of Land
Located on Biscayne Boulevard North of Future NE 207 Street and
South of NE 209 Street from Business and Office to Town Center (the
"FLUM Amendment")
City Case File No. CPA2108-0001
September 23, 2021 Local Planning Agency Agenda Item 4A
September 23, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 5
October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 7
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the FLUM Amendment to the three
(3) subject parcels of land (Folios 28-1234-079-0010, 28-1234-079-0020, and 28-1234-
079-0025), located on Biscayne Blvd. north of future NE 207 Street and south of NE 209
Street (the "Property") to facilitate the rezoning the Property and the development of an
office/mixed-use project by the applicant, Michael J. Marrero, Esq. c/o Bercow Radell.
THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting the FLUM Amendment on behalf of property owners Aventura
Opportunity Owner, LLC and Norwich Aventura 11, LLC. The applicant's Letter of Intent is
attached as Exhibit #1 to this staff report.
BACKGROUND
OWNER OF PROPERTY: Aventura Opportunity Owner, LLC
Folios 28-1234-079-0010, 28-1234-079-0020
Norwich Aventura II LLC
28-1234-079-0025
NAME OF APPLICANT Michael J. Marrero, Esq. on behalf of owners
LOCATION OF PROPERTY East side of Biscayne Boulevard between NE
207 St. and NE 209 St.
See Exhibit #2 for Location Map
SIZE OF PROPERTY 10.5 acres +/-
See Exhibit #3 for Legal Description
The Property, known as the Aventura Corporate Center, currently consists of three (3)
office buildings and the recently constructed AC Hotel. To the north of the Property is
vacant land and slated to become a mixed-use hotel development known as Centtral.
At a workshop earlier this year, the owners presented to the City Commission their
proposal to transition the Aventura Corporate Center from purely an office park to a
mixed-use site including retail and residential uses. A rendering of the proposed
development is attached as Exhibit#2 to this staff report.
Partially in anticipation of the above described development, the City established
regulations for a new zoning district called TC4 (Town Center 4). The FLUM Amendment
is necessary in order for the Property to be rezoned to the newly created TC4 Zoning
District. The Rezoning application and the second reading of the ordinance creating TC4
are companion agendas item to this FLUM Amendment request.
Assuming approval of the TC4 regulations, the FLUM Amendment and Rezoning, the
next steps in the development process will be submission and review of a Conditional
Use request for City Commission approval as well as a site plan for administrative review
and approval.
The application is being presented with anticipation that the second reading will proceed
simultaneously at a future City Commission meeting with the adoption hearing for the
rezoning and the transmittal hearing for a Private Property Rights Element to be added
to the Comprehensive Plan. The adoption of a Private Property Rights Element is a new
requirement of state law. It must be in place before any other changes to the
Comprehensive Plan can be adopted.
ANALYSIS
Future Land Use Designation
Subject Property: Currently Business and Office
Proposed at this Property: Town Center
Property to the North: Business and Office
Property to the South: Town Center and Business & Office
Property to the East: High Density Residential
Property to the West: Business and Office
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Zoning
Subject Property: Currently Office Park
Properties to the West: MO, Medical Office and B1
Properties to the East: RS2 - Residential District
Properties to the North: B2, Community Business District
Properties to the South: B2 and Town Center 3
Existing Land Use
Subject property: Aventura Corporate Center Office Park
Properties to the North: Vacant Lot /Approved "Centtral" Mixed Use Hotel
Properties to the South: Park Square Mixed Use and Shopping Center
Properties to the East: Aventura Lakes Residential Development
Properties to the West: Aventura Hospital and Business Uses
Access —The property fronts Biscayne Boulevard, with side frontage on NE 207 and NE
209 Streets. Access will remain from Biscayne Blvd. and both side streets. An additional
right in/right out access at the on NE 30t" Avenue is contemplated with the new
development.
Standards for reviewing proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Map
(Florida Statutes 163.3177)
Florida Statues regarding cities' Comprehensive Plans seek mainly to ensure that
development of previously undeveloped land proceeds in a manner that is orderly and
economically, socially, physically, environmentally and fiscally balanced. The statute
does require the following be analyzed when considering a change to the Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use Map:
• the availability of facilities and services.
• the suitability of the plan amendment for its proposed use considering the
character of the undeveloped land, soils, topography, natural resources, and
historic resources on site.
• the minimum amount of land needed to achieve economically, socially, physically,
and environmentally, and fiscally balanced development
• the extent to which the development pattern or urban form discourages the
proliferation of urban sprawl
All required services and facilities are available to this location to fulfil the level of service
requirements. Capacity allocations for water, sewer, schools are made at the time of
development order approval.
The proposed FLUM Amendment is suitable considering the site is an existing, fully
developed office park.
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The proposed FLUM Amendment does not consume any currently undeveloped land.
The proposed FLUM Amendment discourages urban sprawl. It facilitates mixed-use
redevelopment which will result in increased density and intensity within a transit-oriented
corridor.
Public Hearing Notice — Notice of this public hearing has been published, posted and
mailed in accordance with Section 31-71(e) of the City Code. The Community
Development Department has received no citizen comments as of the date of writing of
this report.
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Exhibit 1
CPA2108-0001
BERCOW
RADELL
FERNANDE August 24, 2021
I.ARKIN -
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ZONING,LAND USE ME)EMJ IMMENT1 VIA E-MAIL
200 S.Biscayne Boulevard
Mr. Keven Klopp
Suite 300,Miami,FL 33131
Community Development Director
www.brzoninglaw.com
City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive, 4th Floor
305.377.6238 office Aventura, Florida 33180
305.377.6222 fax
imnarrero@brzoninglaw.com Re: Amendment to Official Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map for
Aventura Corporate Center
Dear Keven:
This law firm represents Aventura Opportunity Holdings, LLC
(the "Applicant"), with regard to an application to amend the City of
Aventura Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map for the properties
located at 20801 and 20803 Biscayne Boulevard ("Western Parcel") and
20807 Biscayne Boulevard ("Eastern Parcel"), as well as 20805 Biscayne
Blvd (the "Hotel Parcel") (collectively referred to as the "Property")
located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Aventura (the
"City"), Florida") to be designated as Town Center in the Future Land
Use Map and TC4 in the Zoning Map.
Property Description. The Property is located on the east side of
Biscayne Boulevard, bounded by NE 207 Street on the south, NE 209
Street on the north, and NE 30 Avenue on the east; and the Applicant's
holdings comprise the northwestern approximately three-quarters of
the block formed by these streets.' Miami-Dade County's Property
Appraiser has assigned two Folio Numbers to the Property: 28-1234-
079-0010 to the Western Parcel and 28-1234-079-0020 to the Eastern
Parcel. The Property forms a portion of a single platted lot, as recorded
in Plat Book 158, Page 47 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida. The Applicant recently acquired the bulk of the Property.
The southeastern one quarter of the Property, is identified by Miami-Dade County Folio No. 28-1234-079-0025
and currently contains a 233-unit, 191,674 SF AC Hotel. The Hotel Parcel is not a part of Applicant's holdings but is
part of the Property and application area. It is legally bound to the Applicant's property through a Covenant in Lieu
of Unity of Title.
Mr. Keven Klopp
City of Aventura
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The Applicants seeks to develop a mixed-use project, with a focus on offices uses, as well
as retail, residential and community uses and outdoor walkable areas. On July 13, 2021, the City
Commission adopted an amendment to its Land Development Regulations to create the TC4
zoning district, which the Applicant seeks to rezone to. Second reading is scheduled for
September 2, 2021.
Section 33-77(f) of the City Code provides standards that staff and the City Commission
shall consider when reviewing proposed amendments to City's Official Zoning Map. The
Applicant's request addresses each of the standards as follows:
(1) The proposed amendment is consistent with goals, objectives and policies of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
Presently, the Property is designated as Business and Office and Medium-High Density
Residential on the Future Land Use Map. Concurrent with the rezoning request, the
Applicant also seeks a resignation to Town Center in the Future Land Use Map. With that
requested designation, the proposed amendment would be consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
(2) The proposed zoning district is compatible with the surrounding area's zoning
designation(s) and existing uses.
The Property is generally surrounded by commercial uses to the north and west and with
residential uses to the east, and the mixed-use Park Square project to the south.
Therefore, a mixed-use development would be compatible in the center of all of these
uses.
(3) The subject property is physically suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed
district.
The location and size of the Property, along with its proximity to the Park Square project
and TC3 zoning, make it especially suitable for a mixed-use development, such as is
contemplated with the TC4 zoning district.
(4) There are sites available in other areas currently zoned for such use.
Bert)vv Ramdl Femande La--kr&Ta,)a .F ,a05 377,6238 drecl�_i- 377,6222`ax:nimarrer ,btu:°on ,aia:✓.cony
Mr. Keven Klopp
City of Aventura
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There are no areas in the City currently zoned for this use because the zoning district is in
the process of being adopted.
(5) If applicable, the proposed change will contribute to redevelopment of an area in
accordance with an approved redevelopment plan.
Not applicable.
(6) The proposed change would adversely affect traffic patterns or congestion.
Upon site plan approval, the Applicant will submit a traffic study to address any traffic
impacts and would mitigate impacts as necessary.
(7) The proposed change would adversely impact population density such that the
demand for water, sewers, streets, recreational areas and facilities, and other public
facilities and services would be adversely affected.
The Applicant does not anticipate any adverse impacts to the City's infrastructure as a
result of its development of the Property. Nevertheless, these issues can be further
reviewed upon site plan submittal.
(8) Whether the proposed change would have an adverse environmental impact on the
vicinity.
The Applicant does not anticipate any adverse environmental impact with the
development of the Property. Further, the Applicant intends to incorporate some
environmentally friendly elements to the project, particularly with the conservation of the
pond located within the Property.
(9) Whether the proposed change would adversely affect the health, safety,and welfare
of the neighborhood or the City as a whole.
The development is only expected to enhance safety and welfare within the surrounding
area.
Bercow Rauch Fern2ndF,z Lark<r;& T a,>a es 305 377,(3— ,do q,t!30F) WT'd `22'a>:'i,n7i� erg J;�rron ylavd.can
Mr. Keven Klopp
City of Aventura
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For all the foregoing reasons, the applicant respectfully requests your department's
favorable review and recommendation of this application. Should you have any questions,
comments, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to phone my direct line at
(305) 377-6238.
Sincerely yours,
Michael J. Marrero
Enclosures
Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 1305.377.6238 direct 1305.377.6222 fax I mmarrero@brzoninglaw.com
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CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2021-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE
LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR A 10.5 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND
LOCATED AT 20801 AND 20803 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (WESTERN
PARCEL) AND 20807 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (EASTERN PARCEL)
AND 20805 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (HOTEL PARCEL), FROM
BUSINESS AND OFFICE TO TOWN CENTER; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3187(1), Florida Statutes, the City of Aventura
(the "City") has received Application No. CPA2108-0001, requesting approval of a Small-
Scale Future Land Use Map ("FLUM")Amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan (the
"Plan") changing the designation of 10.5 acres of land (Folios 28-1234-079-0010, 28-
1234-079-0020, and 28-1234-079-0025), as further described in Exhibit "A" (the
"Property"), from Business and Office to Town Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held the required public hearings, duly
noticed in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes the Small Scale FLUM amendment will
maintain the unique aesthetic character of the City and improve the quality of life for its
residents by providing mixed-use transit-oriented development; and
WHEREAS, the Small Scale FLUM amendment will not result in impacts on any
infrastructure system that will exceed established level of service standards and is
otherwise consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the proposed Small Scale FLUM
amendment is consistent with Sections 163.3184 and 163.3187, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes it is in the best interest of the public to
approve this Ordinance.
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-_
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. That the foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified
and incorporated as the legislative intent of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Approval of the Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment.
That pursuant to Section 163.3187(1), Florida Statutes, the Small Scale FLUM
Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the Property, legally described in Exhibit "A",
is hereby amended such that the Property shall now have the future land use map
designation of Town Center.
Section 3. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts of ordinances, resolution or parts of
resolutions, in conflict herewith, are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. Severability. That the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to
be severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for
any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but
they shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand
notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 5. Inclusion in the City's Comprehensive Plan. That it is the intention
of the City Commission and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance
shall become and made a part of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Aventura and
that the Future Land Use Map may be revised so as to accomplish such intention.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall not become effective until 31
days after adoption. If challenged within 30 days after adoption, this Ordinance may not
become effective until the state land planning agency or the Administration Commission,
respectively, issue a final order determining that the adopted Small Scale FLUM
Amendment is in compliance.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Landman, who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Evans and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Denise Landman Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
PASSED on first reading this 23rd day of September, 2021.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 5t" day of October, 2021.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 202 1--
EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL
Folio:28-1234-079-0010
Property Address:20801 and 20803 BISCAYNE BLVD
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 202 1
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CITY OF "ENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Keven Klopp, Community Development Director
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Application to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Aventura
by Amending the Zoning Designation of Land Located on Biscayne
Boulevard North of NE 207 Street and South of NE 209 Street from OP,
Office Park, to TC4, Town Center 4, (the "Rezoning")
City Case File No. REZ2108-0002
September 23, 2021 Local Planning Agency Agenda Item 4B
September 23, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6A
October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 8A
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve Rezoning for the three (3) subject
parcels of land (Folios 28-1234-079-0010, 28-1234-079-0020, and 28-1234-079-0025,
located on the east side of Biscayne Blvd. between NE 207 and NE 209 St. (the
`Property") to facilitate development of an office/mixed-use project by the applicant,
Michael J. Marrero, Esq. c/o Bercow Radell.
THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting the Rezoning on behalf of property owners Aventura
Opportunity Owner, LLC and Norwich Aventura 11, LLC. The applicant's Letter of Intent is
attached as Exhibit #1 to this staff report.
BACKGROUND
OWNER OF PROPERTY: Aventura Opportunity Owner, LLC
Folios 28-1234-079-0010, 28-1234-079-0020
Norwich Aventura II LLC
28-1234-079-0025
NAME OF APPLICANT Michael J. Marrero, Esq. on behalf of owners
LOCATION OF PROPERTY East side of Biscayne Blvd. between NE 207
St. and NE 209 St.
See Exhibit #2 for Location Map
SIZE OF PROPERTY 10.5 acres +/-
See Exhibit #3 for Legal Description
The Property, known as the Aventura Corporate Center, currently consists of three (3)
office building and the recently constructed AC Hotel. To the north of the property is
vacant land slated to become a mixed-use hotel development known as Centtral.
At a workshop earlier this year, the owners presented to the City Commission, their
proposal to transition the Aventura Corporate Center from purely an office park to a
mixed-use site including retail and residential uses. A rendering of the proposed
development is attached as Exhibit#4 to this staff report.
Partially in anticipation of this application for the Rezoning, the City established land
development rules for a new zoning district called TC4. A Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Map Amendment is also necessary in order for the Property to be eligible for the newly
created TC4 Zoning. That Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the second reading of
the ordinance creating the TC4 zoning district is part of a companion agenda item to this
one.
Assuming approval of the TC4 regulations, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and
this Rezoning, the next steps in the development process will be submission and review
of a Conditional Use request for City Commission approval as well as a site plan for
administrative review and approval.
The application is being presented with anticipation that the second reading will proceed
simultaneously at a future City Commission meeting with the adoption hearing for the
Future Land Use Map amendment and the transmittal hearing for a Private Property
Rights Element to be added to the Comprehensive Plan. The adoption of a Private
Property Rights Element is a new requirement of state law. It must be in place before any
other changes to the Comprehensive Plan can be adopted.
ANALYSIS
Future Land Use Designation
Subject Property: Currently Business and Office
Proposed at this Property: Town Center
Property to the North: Business and Office
Property to the South: Town Center and Business & Office
2
Property to the East: High Density Residential
Property to the West: Business and Office
Zoning
Subject Property: Currently Office Park
Properties to the West: MO, Medical Office and B1
Properties to the East: RS2 - Residential District
Properties to the North: B2, Community Business District
Properties to the South: B2 and Town Center 3
Existing Land Use
Subject property: Aventura Corporate Center Office Park
Properties to the North: Vacant Lot /Approved "Centtral" Mixed Use Hotel
Properties to the South: Park Square Mixed Use and Shopping Center
Properties to the East: Aventura Lakes Residential Development
Properties to the West: Aventura Hospital and Business Uses
Access — The property fronts Biscayne Blvd., with side frontage on NE 207 and NE 209
Streets. Access will remain from Biscayne Blvd. and both side streets. An additional right
in/right out access at the on NE 30t" Avenue is contemplated with the new development.
Standards for reviewing proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map found
in Section 31-77 of the Land Development Regulations:
1. Whether or not the proposed amendment is consistent with goals, objectives and
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed Rezoning will be consistent with goals, objectives and policies of the
City's Comprehensive Plan. The existing future land use designation for this parcel is
will be Town Center if the accompanying FLUM Amendment is approved.
2. Whether or not the proposed zoning district is compatible with the surrounding area's
zoning designation(s) and existing uses.
The proposed zoning district is compatible with the surrounding area's zoning
designation(s) and existing uses. There are similar zoning districts adjacent to the
south and west of the site.
3. Whether or not the subject property is physically suitable for the uses permitted in the
proposed district.
The subject property is physically suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed
district.
4. Whether or not there are sites available in other areas currently zoned for such use.
3
There are currently no sites available in other areas zoned for such use.
5. If applicable, whether or not the proposed change will contribute to redevelopment of
an area in accordance with an approved redevelopment plan.
The City's Comprehensive Plan encourages the redevelopment of the Biscayne Blvd.
corridor. This development fulfills those plan goals.
6. Whether or not the proposed change would adversely affect traffic patterns or
congestion.
The Rezoning will not adversely affect traffic patterns or congestion. The applicant is
preparing a traffic study, which will be reviewed as part of any conditional use
applications to be presented to the City Commission for consideration at a later date.
7. Whether or not the proposed change would adversely impact population density such
that the demand for water, sewers, streets, recreational areas and facilities, and other
public facilities and services would be adversely affected.
The proposed Rezoning will not adversely affect population density such that the
demand for water, sewers, streets, and other public facilities and services would be
adversely affected.
8. Whether or not the proposed change would have an adverse environmental impact
on the vicinity.
The proposed Rezoning will not have an adverse environmental impact on the vicinity.
9. Whether or not the proposed change would adversely affect the health, safety, and
welfare of the neighborhood or the City as a whole.
The proposed Rezoning will not adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the
neighborhood or the City as a whole.
Public Hearing Notice — Notice of this public hearing has been published, posted and
mailed in accordance with Section 31-71(e) of the City Code. The Community
Development Department has received no citizen comments as of the date of writing of
this report.
4
Exhibit 1
REZ2108-0002
BERCOW
RADELL
FERNANDE August 24, 2021
I.ARKIN -
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ZONING,LAND USE ME)EMJ IMMENT1 VIA E-MAIL
200 S.Biscayne Boulevard
Mr. Keven Klopp
Suite 300,Miami,FL 33131
Community Development Director
www.brzoninglaw.com
City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive, 4th Floor
305.377.6238 office Aventura, Florida 33180
305.377.6222 fax
imnarrero@brzoninglaw.com Re: Amendment to Official Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map for
Aventura Corporate Center
Dear Keven:
This law firm represents Aventura Opportunity Holdings, LLC
(the "Applicant"), with regard to an application to amend the City of
Aventura Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map for the properties
located at 20801 and 20803 Biscayne Boulevard ("Western Parcel") and
20807 Biscayne Boulevard ("Eastern Parcel"), as well as 20805 Biscayne
Blvd (the "Hotel Parcel") (collectively referred to as the "Property")
located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Aventura (the
"City"), Florida") to be designated as Town Center in the Future Land
Use Map and TC4 in the Zoning Map.
Property Description. The Property is located on the east side of
Biscayne Boulevard, bounded by NE 207 Street on the south, NE 209
Street on the north, and NE 30 Avenue on the east; and the Applicant's
holdings comprise the northwestern approximately three-quarters of
the block formed by these streets.' Miami-Dade County's Property
Appraiser has assigned two Folio Numbers to the Property: 28-1234-
079-0010 to the Western Parcel and 28-1234-079-0020 to the Eastern
Parcel. The Property forms a portion of a single platted lot, as recorded
in Plat Book 158, Page 47 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida. The Applicant recently acquired the bulk of the Property.
The southeastern one quarter of the Property, is identified by Miami-Dade County Folio No. 28-1234-079-0025
and currently contains a 233-unit, 191,674 SF AC Hotel. The Hotel Parcel is not a part of Applicant's holdings but is
part of the Property and application area. It is legally bound to the Applicant's property through a Covenant in Lieu
of Unity of Title.
Mr. Keven Klopp
City of Aventura
Page 2
The Applicants seeks to develop a mixed-use project, with a focus on offices uses, as well
as retail, residential and community uses and outdoor walkable areas. On July 13, 2021, the City
Commission adopted an amendment to its Land Development Regulations to create the TC4
zoning district, which the Applicant seeks to rezone to. Second reading is scheduled for
September 2, 2021.
Section 33-77(f) of the City Code provides standards that staff and the City Commission
shall consider when reviewing proposed amendments to City's Official Zoning Map. The
Applicant's request addresses each of the standards as follows:
(1) The proposed amendment is consistent with goals, objectives and policies of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
Presently, the Property is designated as Business and Office and Medium-High Density
Residential on the Future Land Use Map. Concurrent with the rezoning request, the
Applicant also seeks a resignation to Town Center in the Future Land Use Map. With that
requested designation, the proposed amendment would be consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
(2) The proposed zoning district is compatible with the surrounding area's zoning
designation(s) and existing uses.
The Property is generally surrounded by commercial uses to the north and west and with
residential uses to the east, and the mixed-use Park Square project to the south.
Therefore, a mixed-use development would be compatible in the center of all of these
uses.
(3) The subject property is physically suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed
district.
The location and size of the Property, along with its proximity to the Park Square project
and TC3 zoning, make it especially suitable for a mixed-use development, such as is
contemplated with the TC4 zoning district.
(4) There are sites available in other areas currently zoned for such use.
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City of Aventura
Page 3
There are no areas in the City currently zoned for this use because the zoning district is in
the process of being adopted.
(5) If applicable, the proposed change will contribute to redevelopment of an area in
accordance with an approved redevelopment plan.
Not applicable.
(6) The proposed change would adversely affect traffic patterns or congestion.
Upon site plan approval, the Applicant will submit a traffic study to address any traffic
impacts and would mitigate impacts as necessary.
(7) The proposed change would adversely impact population density such that the
demand for water, sewers, streets, recreational areas and facilities, and other public
facilities and services would be adversely affected.
The Applicant does not anticipate any adverse impacts to the City's infrastructure as a
result of its development of the Property. Nevertheless, these issues can be further
reviewed upon site plan submittal.
(8) Whether the proposed change would have an adverse environmental impact on the
vicinity.
The Applicant does not anticipate any adverse environmental impact with the
development of the Property. Further, the Applicant intends to incorporate some
environmentally friendly elements to the project, particularly with the conservation of the
pond located within the Property.
(9) Whether the proposed change would adversely affect the health, safety,and welfare
of the neighborhood or the City as a whole.
The development is only expected to enhance safety and welfare within the surrounding
area.
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Mr. Keven Klopp
City of Aventura
Page 4
For all the foregoing reasons, the applicant respectfully requests your department's
favorable review and recommendation of this application. Should you have any questions,
comments, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to phone my direct line at
(305) 377-6238.
Sincerely yours,
Michael J. Marrero
Enclosures
Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 1305.377.6238 direct 1305.377.6222 fax I mmarrero@brzoninglaw.com
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CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2021-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY
AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM OP, OFFICE PARK
DISTRICT TO TC4, TOWN CENTER OFFICE PARK FOR A 10.5 ACRE
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 20801 AND 20803 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD (WESTERN PARCEL) AND 20807 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD (EASTERN PARCEL) AND 20805 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD (HOTEL PARCEL); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Michael J. Marrero, Esq. c/o Bercow Radell, on behalf
of property owners Aventura Opportunity Owner, LLC and Norwich Aventura II, LLC,
through Application No. REZ2108-0002, has applied to amend the Official Zoning Map of
the City of Aventura by amending the zoning designation of the 10.5 acre parcel of land
located on the east side of Biscayne Boulevard north of NE 207 Street and south of NE
209 Street from OP, Office Park, to TC4, Town Center 4 ("Rezoning"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been designated as the Local Planning
agency for the City pursuant to Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes, and as the Local
Planning Agency has determined that the Rezoning is consistent with the applicable
provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held the required public hearings, duly
noticed in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed the Rezoning application and has
considered the testimony of all interested parties at the public hearings, and has
determined that the rezoning action set forth in this Ordinance is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and furthers the health, safety and welfare of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby ratified and
incorporated within this Ordinance.
Section 2. Official Zoning Map Amended. The Official Zoning Map of the City
of Aventura is hereby amended by amending the zoning designation for the Property,
legally described in Exhibit "A" from OP, Office Park, to TC4, Town Center 4.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall
remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding
the invalidity of any part.
Section 4. Revision of Zoning Map. It is the intention of the City Commission,
and it is hereby ordained that the Official Zoning Map of the City may be revised to
accomplish such intentions.
Section 5. Disclaimer and Condition. Issuance of this development order by the
City of Aventura does not in any way create any right on the part of an applicant to obtain a
permit from a state or federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the City
of Aventura for issuance of a development order if the applicant fails to obtain requisite
approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions
that result in a violation of state or federal law. All applicable state and federal permits must
be obtained before commencement of the development. This condition is included pursuant
to Section 166.033, Florida Statutes, as amended.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately
upon adoption on second reading.
Page 2 of 6
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Narotsky and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Denise Landman Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
PASSED on first reading this 23rd day of September, 2021.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 5t" day of October, 2021.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
This Ordinance was filed in the Office of the City Clerk this day of 2021.
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF "ENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Keven Klopp, Community Development Director
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Application to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Aventura
by Amending the Zoning Designation of Land Located on Biscayne
Boulevard North of Future NE 213/214 Street from B2, Community
Business District, to MO, Medical Office District, (the "Rezoning")
City Case File No. REZ2108-0001
September 23, 2021 Local Planning Agency Agenda Item 4C
September 23, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6B
October 5, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 8B
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the Rezoning request for the two
(2) subject parcels of land (Folios 28-1234-001-0170 and 28-1234-001-0180), located on
the west side of Biscayne Blvd. and on the north side of future NE 213/214 Street (the
"Property") to facilitate development of a mixed-use project by the applicant.
THE REQUEST
The applicant, Jasmin Investments LLC, is requesting the Rezoning. The applicant's
Letter of Intent is attached as Exhibit#1 to this staff report.
BACKGROUND
OWNER OF PROPERTY: Jasmin Investments, LLC
NAME OF APPLICANT Jasmin Investments, LLC
LOCATION OF PROPERTY Biscayne Blvd. north of NE 213/214 Street
See Exhibit #2 for Location Map
SIZE OF PROPERTY 2.3 acres +/-
See Exhibit #3 for Legal Description
The Property is currently vacant and to its north is the Optima Development.
The owner is preparing a master site plan application to facilitate the Aventura Medical
District (North Distrikt) project presented to the City Commission in February of this year.
The applicant has proposed a mixed-use project on Property lying between Biscayne
Blvd. and East Dixie Highway, on the north side of future NE 213/214 Street. The
proposed project is a combination of multifamily residential/hotel/office/retail uses and an
assisted living facility within 12.50 acres of land. A rendering of the development is
attached as Exhibit #4 to this staff report.
A Comprehensive Plan Amendment which granted increased density and intensity at this
location was approved by the Commission after two (2) public hearings in April and June
of 2021. At the same time, a code amendment to the Medical Office (MO) District zoning
category in the LDRs allowed a maximum of 57 dwelling units per acre and a maximum
FAR of 2.49 subject to conditional use approval. The LDR language allows the requested
increases in density and overall interior space subject to the following conditions-
(1) a minimum of 35,000 square feet of land is dedicated to the City for public road
purposes; and
(2) the owner or developer constructs the road at its expense; and
(3) the development permit be obtained within 24 months of the date of conditional
use approval, similar to other previously approved amendments to the MO zoning
district.
The next steps in the development process will be submission and review of a master site
plan and development agreement which will be presented to the City Commission at a
public hearing. The developer anticipates construction in three (3) phases. A separate
site plan, adhering to the master site plan, will be reviewed for each phase. Applications
for conditional use approvals will be presented to the City Commission for consideration
at individual public hearings as appropriate.
With the exception of the Property, which consists of the two (2) parcels fronting on
Biscayne Blvd., the remainder of the properties that comprise the Aventura North Distrikt
development area are all zoned MO. The overall development is contemplated to be
governed under a single development agreement. In order to facilitate a single
development agreement and a single development program, this Application is seeking
to create a single uniform zoning district by rezoning the Property from B2 to MO,
consistent with the remainder of the Aventura North property. The Comprehensive Plan
amendment adopted earlier this year granted Business and Office designated properties
contiguous to Medical Office-zoned properties developed as part of an approved
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development agreement to have residential uses with density not exceeding 57 dwelling
units per acre subject to conditional use approval. This Rezoning makes the 2.49 FAR
applicable across the entire site as well, whereas under B2 the FAR was limited to 2.0.
The application is being presented with anticipation that the second reading will proceed
simultaneously with approval of a master development agreement, including the
abandonment and vacation of certain right-of-way.
ANALYSIS
Future Land Use Designation
Subject Property: Business and Office
Property to the North: Business and Office
Property to the South: Business and Office
Property to the East: Business and Office
Property to the West: Business and Office
Zoning
Subject Property: B2, Community Business District
Properties to the West: MO, Medical Office District
Properties to the East: B2, Community Business District
Properties to the North: B2, Community Business District
Properties to the South: B2, Community Business District
Existing Land Use
Subject property: Vacant Lot
Properties to the North: Office Building
Properties to the South: Mixed Use Under Construction
Properties to the East: Office Building
Properties to the West: Vacant Land/Underutilized Residential
Access — The property fronts Biscayne Boulevard, with side frontage on future NE
213/214 Street. Access to the proposed development is by way of Biscayne Blvd. and
future NE 213/214 Street.
Standards for reviewing proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map found
in Section 31-77 of the Land Development Regulations:
1. Whether or not the proposed amendment is consistent with goals, objectives and
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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The proposed Rezoning will be consistent with goals, objectives and policies of the
City's Comprehensive Plan. The existing future land use designation for this parcel is
Business and Office.
2. Whether or not the proposed zoning district is compatible with the surrounding area's
zoning designation(s) and existing uses.
The proposed zoning district is compatible with the surrounding area's zoning
designation(s) and existing uses. There are similar zoning districts adjacent to the
west of the site.
3. Whether or not the subject property is physically suitable for the uses permitted in the
proposed district.
The Property is physically suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district.
4. Whether or not there are sites available in other areas currently zoned for such use.
There are currently no sites available in other areas currently zoned for such use.
5. If applicable, whether or not the proposed change will contribute to redevelopment of
an area in accordance with an approved redevelopment plan.
The City's Comprehensive Plan encourages the redevelopment of the Biscayne Blvd.
corridor. This development fulfills those plan goals.
6. Whether or not the proposed change would adversely affect traffic patterns or
congestion.
The Rezoning will not adversely affect traffic patterns or congestion. The applicant is
preparing a traffic study, which will be reviewed as part of the forthcoming master site
plan application to be presented to the City Commission for consideration at a later
date.
7. Whether or not the proposed change would adversely impact population density such
that the demand for water, sewers, streets, recreational areas and facilities, and other
public facilities and services would be adversely affected.
The proposed Rezoning will not adversely affect population density such that the
demand for water, sewers, streets, and other public facilities and services would be
adversely affected.
8. Whether or not the proposed change would have an adverse environmental impact
on the vicinity.
The proposed Rezoning will not have an adverse environmental impact on the vicinity.
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9. Whether or not the proposed change would adversely affect the health, safety, and
welfare of the neighborhood or the City as a whole.
The proposed Rezoning will not adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the
neighborhood or the City as a whole.
Public Hearing Notice — Notice of this public hearing has been published, posted and
mailed in accordance with Section 31-71(e) of the City Code. The Community
Development Department has received no citizen comments as of the date of writing of
this report.
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Exhibit 1
REZ2108-0001
Bilzin Sumberg
Brian S.Adler, Esq.
305.350.2351
305.351.2206
badlerCftilzin.com
August 12, 2021
Keven Klopp
Community Development Director
City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
Re: Property Located North of NE 214 Street,
Between Biscayne Boulevard of NE 29th Court, Aventura, Florida
Folio Nos.: 28-1234-001-0170 and 28-1234-001-0180
Application to Amend the Official Zoning Map
Dear Mr. Klopp:
LETTER OF INTENT
Please consider this our formal request on behalf of our client Jasmin Investments LLC
in connection with an application to amend the City's official zoning map (a rezoning
application).
A. Recent City of Aventura Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Text Changes.
The City recently approved amendments to the City's Comprehensive Development
Master Plan and companion Land Development Regulations ("LDRs") as it relates to
certain properties within the MO District.
Specifically, in recognition of the City' long standing goal to promote redevelopment
of the Hospital North area, the City approved amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan and LDRs provide for a maximum FAR of 2.49 and a maximum of 57 dwelling
units per acre, all subject to conditional use approval.
The remainder of the properties that comprise the Aventura North Distrikt
development area are all zoned MO, Medical Office, with the exception of the
Property subject to this application, , which consists of the two parcels fronting on
Biscayne Boulevard. The overall development is contemplated to be governed
under a single development agreement. In order to facilitate a single development
agreement and a single development program, this Application is seeks to create a
single uniform zoning district by rezoning the Property from B2 to MO, Medical
Office, consistent with the remainder of the Aventura North property. This will allow
Bilzin SUmberg Baena Price&Axelrod LLP 11450 Brickell Avenue,23rd Floor.Nliami,Florida 33131-3456
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the Property to be seamlessly incorporated into the development program as
contemplated as part of the amendment applications, without the need to separate or
bifurcate zoning legends, development programs, etc.
Because the zoning hearings require two readings, this Application is being filed with
the anticipation that the second reading will proceed simultaneous with a conditional
use approval as well as the abandonment and vacation of certain right-of-way and
approval of a master development agreement.
B. The Property.
The Property consist of two folio numbers which consist of 2.30+/- acres. The
Property fronts on Biscayne Boulevard and is located immediately south of an
adjacent to the Optima Development. The Property is designated business and
office under the City of Aventura Future Land Use Map of the City of Aventura
Comprehensive Plan, and as noted above, is currently zoned B2. The Medical
Office District is consistent with the business and office designation and therefore
this request is considered with the City of Aventura Comprehensive Plan.
C. Conclusion.
Based on the foregoing, the proposed rezoning is consistent with the Business and
Office underlying land use designation, compatible with the adjacent properties and
consistent with the proposed redevelopment of this segment of the City.
We respectfully request the City approve the application to amend the City's official
zoning map by rezoning the Property from B2 to M-O.
Thank you for your review of the foregoing. Should you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact me at (305) 350-2351.
Very truly yours,
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Florida,less the West 222 feet thereof.
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CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2021-
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 2.30+/-ACRE PARCEL
OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF NE 214 STREET BETWEEN BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD AND NE 29TH COURT, FROM B2, COMMUNITY
BUSINESS DISTRICT TO MO, MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Jasmin Investments LLC, through Application No.
REZ2108-0001, has applied to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Aventura by
amending the zoning designation ("Rezoning") of the 2.3+/- acre parcel of land on the
west side of Biscayne Boulevard north of NE 214t" Street, with Folio Numbers 28-1234-
001-0170 and 28-1234-001-0180, legally described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, (the
"Property") from B2, Community Business District to MO, Medical Office District; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been designated as the Local Planning
Agency for the City pursuant to Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes, and as the Local
Planning Agency has determined that the Rezoning is consistent with the applicable
provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held the required public hearings, duly
noticed in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed the rezoning application and has
considered the testimony of all interested parties at the public hearings, and has
determined that the rezoning action set forth in this Ordinance is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and furthers the health, safety and welfare of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby ratified and
incorporated within this Ordinance.
Section 2. Official Zoning Map Amended. The Official Zoning Map of the City
of Aventura is hereby amended by amending the zoning designation for the Property,
legally described in Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance, from B2, Community Business District
to MO, Medical Office District.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall
remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding
the invalidity of any part.
Section 4. Revision of Zoning Map. It is the intention of the City Commission, and
it is hereby ordained that the Official Zoning Map of the City may be revised to accomplish
such intentions.
Section 5. Disclaimer and Condition. Issuance of this development order by the
City of Aventura does not in any way create any right on the part of an applicant to obtain a
permit from a state or federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the City
of Aventura for issuance of a development order if the applicant fails to obtain requisite
approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions
that result in a violation of state or federal law. All applicable state and federal permits must
be obtained before commencement of the development. This condition is included pursuant
to Section 166.033, Florida Statutes, as amended.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately
upon adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Narotsky and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Denise Landman Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
PASSED on first reading this 23rd day of September, 2021.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 5t" day of October, 2021.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
This Ordinance was filed in the Office of the City Clerk this day of 2021.
CITY CLERK
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
Exhibit A
Legal Description
The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Miami-bade, State of Florida,
and described as follows:
The South 200 feet of the North 300 Feet,of Lot 1,in Block 3,lying West of Federal
Highway,of the TOWN OF HALLANDALE,according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat.Book B,Page 1 ,of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida,less the West 222 Feet thereof.
AND
The South 240 feet of the North 500 feet,of Lot 1,in Block 3, lying West of Federal
Highway,of the TOWN OF HALLANDALE, according to the Plat thereof,as
recorded in Plat Book B,Page 13,of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida,less the West 222 feet thereof.
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