April 5, 2022 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 5, 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 Vice Mayor
Friedland at 6.01 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 James Reese.
3. RESOLUTION: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, DECLARING THE QUALIFYING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE TO BE
ELECTED AS THE COMMISSIONER FOR SEAT 3 ON THE AVENTURA CITY
COMMISSION WITHOUT NECESSITY FOR FURTHER CONDUCT OF ELECTION
PROCESS FOR THAT SEAT, AS CERTIFIED BY THE CITY CLERK;
CANCELLING THE SPECIAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 23, 2022;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mrs. Horvath reviewed the item declaring Billy Joel to be elected by operation of law for
Seat 3 on the City Commission and, as such, cancelling the Special Election that was
scheduled for August 23, 2022.
Vice Mayor Friedland opened the item for public comment. There being no comments,
Vice Mayor Friedland closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously (5-0), by roll call vote, thus
adopting Resolution No. 2022-28.
4. OATH OF OFFICE: Commissioner Seat 3 — Billy Joel: Mrs. Horvath
administered the Oath of Office and presented an Election Certificate to Commissioner
1 Participated via virtual communications media technology. Absent for items 1-3.Present during the Oath of Office.
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Billy Joel (Commissioner Seat 3). Commissioner Joel took his seat on the dais following
his oath of office; thereby joining the rest of the Commission already seated.
A motion to recess the City Commission Meeting until the conclusion of the Local Planning
Agency Meeting was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by Commissioner
Narotsky, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The City Commission Meeting was
recessed at 6:08 p.m.
The City Commission Meeting was reconvened at 6:19 p.m. The meeting was called to
order by Vice Mayor Friedland. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor
Enid Weisman2, Vice Mayor Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Billy Joel, 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.
5. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Certificate of Recognition: Vice Mayor Friedland, accompanied by the City
Commission, presented ACES student James Reese with a certificate in recognition of
placing third in the 2022 Miami Herald Spelling Bee. James Reese provided comments.
• Proclamation: Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, accompanied by the City
Commission, presented Hatzalah South Florida with a proclamation recognizing the
volunteer emergency medical services they provide. Representatives from Hatzalah
South Florida provided information on the organization.
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson presented Officer Harvey Arango
(20 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: Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala,
accompanied by student James Reese, provided a brief report on ACES.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update: Principal Dr. Geoff McKee,
provided a brief report on DSAHS and students of the school drama class provided a brief
performance based on their upcoming play.
7. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the City
Commission.
2 Participated via virtual communications media technology.
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A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Narotsky, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• March 1, 2022 City Commission Regular Meeting
• March 15, 2022 City Commission Special Meeting
• March 15, 2022 Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2022-29 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO
EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE VILLAGE OF
BISCAYNE PARK FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES;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. 2022-30 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 22-02-24-
3 CITY OF AVENTURA ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO
UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC OF FLORIDA,INC.AND R&D ELECTRIC,INC.AT THE
INDIVIDUAL BID PRICES AS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED;
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.
D. Resolution No. 2022-31 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CERTIFIED ROOFING SPECIALISTS,
INC. FOR AN EMERGENCY RE-ROOF OF THE AVENTURA COMMUNITY
RECREATION CENTER (CRC) FOR THE PRICE ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER TO
CERTIFIED ROOFING SPECIALISTS, INC. FOR THIS PRICE; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2022-32 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE PAVING LADY,INC.CONSISTENT
WITH THE BID PRICES PER THE ANNUAL APPROVED CONTRACT
(RESOLUTION NO. 2020-28) ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" AND THE BID
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ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT `B" FOR THE YACHT CLUB DRIVE PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
2021 AND THE LETTER DATED MARCH 24, 2022 ATTACHED HERETO AS
ATTACHMENT A.
G. Resolution No. 2022-33 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE SPENDING PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION AS DETAILED IN RESOLUTION 2022-15 FOR THE EXPENDITURE
OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS FROM THE
U.S.DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE RECOVERY FUNDS
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES AND AN
ENHANCEMENT FOR STORMWATER PROJECT FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. ZONING HEARINGS/QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mrs. Horvath read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,FLORIDA,ADOPTING THE 2021
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT-BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY
OF AVENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL TO
REVIEW AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance 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 of the ordinance on first reading and authorization to
transmit the amendments to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other
review agencies.
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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10. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mrs. Horvath read
the following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ARTICLE IV, "FLOODS," OF CHAPTER 30, "ENVIRONMENT," OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND
FLOOD RESISTANT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; 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 Landman.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item, which was required for the City to participate in the
community rating system.
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. 2022-06 was adopted.
11. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
12. REPORTS:
Commissioner Dr. Marks reported on the successful presentation event at her
condominium for the Freebee on-demand transportation program, in preparation for the
extended roll-out to include the entire City.
Commissioner Joel provided comments on former Commissioner Jonathan Evans and
expressed his honor to serve in Seat 3.
Vice Mayor Friedland discussed the upcoming event in memory of Commissioner Evans,
thanked Commissioner Joel for serving again, discussed the renovation and programs at
The Sterling assisted living facility, and reported on the presentation of a proclamation to
Sylvia Miller in recognition of her 105th birthday at the Palm Gardens assisted living
facility.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Xiu Wang (3115 NE 184th Street Unit 4301), Michelle Tedesco (19101 Mystic Pointe Drive
Unit 2903), Larisa Dudnik (3300 NE 191 st Street Unit 1814), Anthony Tedesco (19101
Mystic Pointe Drive Unit 2903), and Juan A. Peinado (2960 NE 207th Street Unit 908).
14. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Landman, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
7.06 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on May 12, 2022.
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