March 1, 2022 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 1, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6.03 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present- Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Denise Landman,
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, 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 led by Ethan Bazak.
A moment of silence was observed for Ukraine.
A moment of silence was observed commemorating the passing of Commissioner
Jonathan Evans.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards- Mr. Wasson presented Detective Sandra
Marquez (15 years) with a recognition certificate and token of appreciation for the
completion of milestone years of service with the City.
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update- ACES School & Community
Engagement Liaison Stephanie Concepcion, accompanied by student Ariana Abanto,
provided a brief report on ACES.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update- Principal Dr. Geoff McKee,
accompanied by student Julia Rucker, provided a brief report on DSAHS.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission. Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks removed Item E.
A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed unanimously
by roll call vote.
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
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The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• February 1 , 2022 City Commission Regular Meeting
• February 17, 2022 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2022-21 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF
THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE
MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2022-22 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 RIGHTS-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 DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2022-23 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY OF AVENTURA TITLE VI PROGRAM
UPDATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
AND AS REQUIRED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND
LABOR RELATIONS;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Removed for Discussion:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23,
2022, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PRIMARY
ELECTION, TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CITY COMMISSION FOR SEAT 3 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHARTER SECTION
2.05(c)(ii); PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF SAID ELECTION;
ESTABLISHING A QUALIFYING PERIOD TO FILE FOR CITY COMMISSION
SEAT 3; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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F. Resolution No. 2022-25 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH GRAYBAR TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL
LIGHTING AT FOUNDERS PARK AS SET FORTH IN GRAYBAR PROPOSAL
0239941996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $681,818.18; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 5E: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23,
2022, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PRIMARY
ELECTION, TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CITY COMMISSION FOR SEAT 3 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHARTER SECTION
2.05(c)(ii); PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF SAID ELECTION;
ESTABLISHING A QUALIFYING PERIOD TO FILE FOR CITY COMMISSION
SEAT 3; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Vice Mayor Friedland.
Mr. Meyers reviewed the Resolution calling for a special election to fill vacated
Commissioner Seat 3, due to the passing of Commissioner Jonathan Evans.
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 Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2022-24 was adopted.
6. ZONING HEARINGS/QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Meyers
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures for the item and Mrs. Horvath administered the
oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the item.
RESOLUTION: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO
SECTION 31-144(C)(2) OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(LDRS) TO PERMIT A HEIGHT OF 200 FEET AND 14 STORIES, WHERE THE
LDRS PERMIT A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 120 FEET AND 12 STORIES, AND
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-
144(C)(2)M OF THE LDRS TO PERMIT A FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 2.00,WHERE
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THE LDRS PERMIT A MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.83, FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN OFFICE AND RETAIL BUILDING TO BE
CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM,
LOCATED AT 2750 NE 199 STREET, IN THE CITY OF AVENTURA; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval of the conditional use application to facilitate the
development of an office and retail building known as Two Turnberry, subject to the
conditions listed.
The following provided comments on behalf of the Applicant (Bercow Radell Fernandez
Larkin & Tapanes on behalf of owners Mall Parcels A & C / SR-1 Trust LLC): Mickey
Marrero, Esq. — Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC (200 S. Biscayne
Blvd. Suite 300, Miami).
The Commission discussed the item including the conditional use request and parking for
the Brightline.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. The following members of the
public provided comments: Deborah Lazar (3625 N. Country Club Drive, Aventura).
There being no additional 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. 2022-26 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Shelley reported on former Police Chief and current Assistant City
Manager Bryan Pegues being honored with the Guardian Award on March 7, 2022 by the
Willie & Celia Trump Synagogue at the Annual Gala for his service to the Aventura
community.
Commissioner Dr. Marks congratulated Police Chief Michael Bentolila on the honor he
received to visit Israel through the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
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Chief Bentolila provided information on the invitation to participate as part of the South
Florida delegation for a security and law enforcement seminar in Israel.
Commissioner Landman commended the Community Services Department on the
success of the recent movie night and discussed the positive feedback received.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Cindy Orlinsky (20051 NE 37 Court, 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 Shelley, seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 6:47
p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M , City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on April 5, 2022.
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