March 2, 2021 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 2, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Virtual Meeting Via Video Conferencing
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6.00 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Robert Shelley, Commissioner Jonathan Evans, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks,
Commissioner Marc Narotsky, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L.
Horvath, and City Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present,
the meeting commenced.
The meeting was held via video conferencing through Zoom, as specified on the meeting
agenda and as a result of the state of emergency due to COVID-19. Members of the
public were given instructions for providing comments.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Introduction of Melonie Burke, Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison Office of
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: Mayor Weisman introduced Melonie
Burke, who then provided comments.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update from Principal Tyrkala: Principal
Anthony Tyrkala and Student Ricardo Alonso both provided brief reports on ACES.
• Don SofferAventura High School Update from Principal McKnight: Principal
David McKnight provided a brief report on DSAHS.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley,
seconded by Commissioner Friedland, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The
following action was taken:
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A. Minutes approved as follows:
• February 2, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
• February 18, 2021 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2021-13 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WITHIN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-
WAY ON BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FROM THE OLETA RIVER BRIDGE
NORTH TO THE MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD COUNTY LINE BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2021-14 as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY
OF AVENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-
YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2021-15 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY
OF AVENTURA ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TWO-
YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2021-16 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE DON
SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $10,000 TO THE
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT LAW
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES FROM THE POLICE
FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
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G. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO RECEIVE THE CITY OF AVENTURA FLOOD INSURANCE
ASSESSMENT REPORT DATED JANUARY 2021 AS ATTACHED AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
H. Resolution No. 2021-17 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROVE FLORIDA
SENATE BILL 334 OR FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 239,BOTH OF WHICH AMEND
THE FLORIDA CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT TO ALLOW COUNTIES AND
MUNICIPALITIES TO FURTHER RESTRICT SMOKING AT PUBLIC
BEACHES AND PARKS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL;AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Resolution No. 2021-18 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.
J. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER
30,2020 AND THE LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 24,2021 ATTACHED HERETO
AS ATTACHMENT A.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-10 WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2020/2021 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
2020/2021 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the mid-year budget amendments, as outlined in the agenda.
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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.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
DIVISION 6, "ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD" OF ARTICLE III,
CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE ART
IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Evans and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson explained the revision in the composition of the Board, to provide for five
resident members.
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. 2021-02 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. REPORTS: None.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Howard Weinberg
(3370 NE 190 Street, Aventura).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Evans, seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky, and unanimously approved-, thus, adjourning the meeting at 6.36
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, M ity Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on April 6, 2021 .
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