November 2, 2021 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Following 6:00 p.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 6.15 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present- Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Jonathan Evans, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Marc Narotsky,
Commissioner Robert Shelley, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L.
Horvath, and City Attorney Alan L. Gabriel. 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. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: Mayor Weisman reviewed the correct seat rotation
order that should be followed (6, 3, 4, 5, 1 , 2), based on the format since November 2016.
A nomination was made by Commissioner Dr. Marks and seconded by Commissioner
Friedland to elect Commissioner Friedland (Seat 5), since Seat 5 had been skipped.
A nomination was made by Commission Narotsky to elect Commissioner Landman (Seat
2), graciously declined by Commissioner Landman, and subsequently withdrawn by
Commissioner Narotsky.
There were no other nominations.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
Commissioner Friedland was unanimously approved by roll call vote, to serve as Vice
Mayor for the next six months.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Chief Pegues,
presented Detective Daniel Marti (10 years) with a recognition certificate and token of
appreciation for the completion of milestone years of service with the City.
• Presentation of Proclamation: Mayor Weisman, accompanied by the City
Commissioners, presented Chief Bryan Pegues with a proclamation in recognition of his
years of service in the Police Department, as well as his new role as Assistant City
Manager.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update: Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala,
accompanied by student Tristan Balea, provided a brief report on ACES.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update: Principal Dr. Geoff McKee,
accompanied by students Ethan Bazak and Hlib Panfilov, provided a brief report on
DSAHS.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
Commissioner Narotsky requested the removal of Item 6C and Commissioner Dr. Marks
requested the removal of Item 6D.
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and passed unanimously
by roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• October 5, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
• October 21 , 2021 City Commission Special Meeting
• October 21 , 2021 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2021-59 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE DON
SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR
TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Removed for discussion:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA 2022 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
AND PRIORITIES ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
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TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Removed for discussion:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AN ALLOCATION OF $18,525,074.00 IN CORONAVIRUS
STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS FROM THE U.S.DEPARTMENT
OF TREASURY UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT; APPROVING AN
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUND AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Item 6C: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA 2022 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
AND PRIORITIES ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution (adopting the items of the Legislative Program,
excluding Item #11) was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by
Commissioner Evans.
Mr. Wasson provided a brief overview of the items included in the program and priorities.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion for approval of the Resolution (excluding item #11) passed unanimously, by
roll call vote.
Commissioner Narotsky recused himself from voting on Item #11 of the Legislative
Program, due to a conflict, and left the meeting.'
Mrs. Horvath read item #11 (Amend Safe Harbor provisions). Mr. Wasson reviewed the
item.
A motion to approve the Resolution (as to solely the portion adopting Item #11 of the
Legislative Program) was offered by Commissioner Landman and seconded by Vice
Mayor Friedland.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
1 The Memorandum of Voting Conflict(Form 8B)for Commissioner Narotsky is attached to the minutes as required.
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The motion for approval of the Resolution (Item #11) passed unanimously by roll call vote
and Resolution No. 2021-60 was adopted.
Commissioner Narotsky returned to the meeting.
Item 611): Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AN ALLOCATION OF $18,525,074.00 IN CORONAVIRUS
STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS FROM THE U.S.DEPARTMENT
OF TREASURY UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT; APPROVING AN
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUND AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Evans and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the details of the agreement.
The Commission provided comments on the money the City is receiving to enhance the
community.
Mr. Wasson will provide the Commission with the rules/regulations regarding the items
that the money can be spent on, along with a suggested written plan, for discussion and
Commission input at the January Commission 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 Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2021-61 was adopted.
7. ZONING HEARINGS/QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE - SECOND READING: Mrs. Horvath read the following
Ordinance title:
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 29n'
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.
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Mr. Wasson requested that the item be continued to January 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., in
order for the applicant to work on additional items with the City.
A motion to continue the item to January 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. was offered by Vice Mayor
Friedland, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
CITY OF AVENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADDING A PROPERTY
RIGHTS ELEMENT TO THE PLAN; 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 Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Evans.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the staff report, comments
and documents provided at the November 2, 2021 Local Planning Agency meeting into
the record by reference and explained the hearing process.
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, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT," ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND
TRUST FUND," BY AMENDING SECTION 36-26 "SERVICE RETIREMENT
BENEFIT" TO PROVIDE FOR IN-SERVICE DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFITS TO
CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS WHO RETURN OR TRANSFER TO
EMPLOYMENT BY THE CITY IN A DEPARTMENT OR POSITION OUTSIDE THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT;AMENDING SECTION 36-35,DEFERRED RETIREMENT
OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) TO CONFORM; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Shelley.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item and recommended approval.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
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The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title-
C. 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 Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson explained the Ordinance and reviewed the amended budget items.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
9. ORDINANCE - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING: Mrs. Horvath read the
following Ordinance title:
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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Vice Mayor Friedland.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the Ordinance, which was recommended for approval.
The Commission discussed and provided further clarification on 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, and
Ordinance No. 2021-20 was adopted.
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10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. REPORTS:
Commissioner Narotsky encouraged attendance at the upcoming Veteran's Day
Ceremony at Government Center on November 11th
Commissioner Landman encouraged attendance at the upcoming 26th Annual Founders
Day on November 7th at Founders Park.
Commissioner Dr. Marks provided a brief update on the recent Commission Liaison
Meeting including the encouragement of vaccinations for children, the importance of
education, and the process to provide room for additional students at the schools.
Vice Mayor Friedland reported that COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters would be
available at the Founders Day event.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Weisman acknowledged the receipt of numerous
letters from residents regarding construction projects, which Mr. Wasson was in the
process of responding to.
The following members of the public provided comments: Joel Grossman (19101 Mystic
Pointe Drive #2002, Aventura), Tony Tedesco (19101 Mystic Pointe Drive #2903,
Aventura), Linda "Susie" Shwake (3600 Mystic Pointe Drive #302, Aventura), Paulette
Bronstein (19101 Mystic Pointe Drive #2808, Aventura), Linda Timmons (3500 Mystic
Pointe Drive #1408, Aventura), Paul Jacobson (19195 Mystic Pointe Drive #2202,
Aventura), Leo Sushner (3600 Mystic Pointe Drive #1712, Aventura), and Marjorie
Rosenblatt (19101 Mystic Pointe Drive #2301 , Aventura).
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
7.31 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, M , ity Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on January 4, 2022.
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