June 14, 2022 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes •
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 14, 2022
Following 6 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
Weisman at 6.21 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Denise Landman, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland,
Commissioner Billy Joel, 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 done at the Local Planning Agency
Meeting.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Legislative Update — Representative Joseph Geller: Following the Consent
Agenda, Representative Geller provided highlights from the recent legislative session in
Tallahassee and responded to questions from the Commission. The City Commission
thanked Representative Geller for his years of service as he prepares to leave office.
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson presented Detective Christie
Worthington (10 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
provided a brief report on ACES.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update: Principal Dr. Geoff McKee,
accompanied by student Ethan Bazak, provided brief reports on DSAHS.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the City
Commission. Mr. Wasson removed Item B.
'Participated via virtual communications media teclmology.
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A motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Landman, and passed unanimously by
roll call vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• May 12, 2022 City Commission Regular Meeting
• May 17, 2022 City Commission Special Workshop
• May 19, 2022 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Removed as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE 19n AS AN OBSERVED HOLIDAY IN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2022-40 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-52 AND DISCONTINUING THE
ANNUAL CAR PARADE FOR CITY RESIDENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2022-41 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA,APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION,
ALLOWING CITY POLICE OFFICERS TO PURCHASE CREDIT FOR MILITARY
SERVICE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ITEM B: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE 19n AS AN OBSERVED HOLIDAY IN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded
by Commissioner Joel.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item recognizing June 19th as a newly observed holiday in the
City of Aventura.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
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The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2022-39 was adopted.
Representative Geller provided his report at this time.
6. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION
31-143 "RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS" OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT BUILDINGS IN THE RMF4
ZONING DISTRICT TO CAST SHADOWS ON PROPERTIES LOCATED IN
BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS UPON CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL;
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 Narotsky and
seconded by Commissioner Joel.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the staff report
recommending approval, comments and documents provided at the June 14, 2022 Local
Planning Agency meeting into the record by reference.
Brian Adler, Esq. —Applicant (Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price &Axelrod, LLP— 1450 Brickell
Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami) was in attendance on behalf of GOT183, LLC.
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 (6-0) by roll call vote, with
Vice Mayor Landman absent.
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 36-27 `BUY-BACK FOR MILITARY
SERVICE, PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
SERVICE" TO PERMIT BUY-BACK OF SERVICE CREDITS FOR PRIOR
MILITARY 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 Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Joel.
Mr. Wasson reviewed 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 Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
7. ZONING HEARINGS/QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
DESIGNATION FOR A 1.55 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183
STREET, FROM BUSINESS AND OFFICE TO HIGW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL;
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 Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Joel.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the staff report
recommending approval, comments and documents provided at the June 14, 2022 Local
Planning Agency meeting into the record by reference. He additionally corrected a
scrivener's error changing the word High to Medium High in the title, in the Ordinance and
in the staff report as applicable.
Brian Adler, Esq. —Applicant (Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price &Axelrod, LLP— 1450 Brickell
Avenue, 23,d Floor, Miami) was in attendance on behalf of GOT183, LLC.
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 THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FROM B2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO
RMF4, MULTI-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, FOR A 1.55 ACRE
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183 STREET; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
2 A correction of a scrivener's error has changed this from High to Medium High.
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A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Vice Mayor Landman.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the staff report
recommending approval, comments and documents provided at the June 14, 2022 Local
Planning Agency meeting into the record by reference.
Brian Adler, Esq. —Applicant (Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price &Axelrod, LLP— 1450 Brickell
Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami) was in attendance on behalf of GOT183, LLC.
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:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
(ACES):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
(JULY I — JUNE 30), 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 ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Narotsky and
seconded by Vice Mayor Landman.
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 Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2022-07 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
(DSAHS):
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 (JULY 1 — J[JNE 30), 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
ENCUMBRANCES;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Friedland.
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 Ordinance passed unanimously, by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2022-08 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Dr. Marks reported on the recent Aventura Strong Health Walk event held
by the Youth Advisory Board.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Meyers provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Alicia Bonvicini
(3029 NE 1881h Street #706, Aventura), Harriette Brotman (21050 NE 38th Avenue,
Aventura), Edna Schenkel (21205 Yacht Club Drive, Aventura), Sandy Rockwerk (20940
NE 37th Avenue, Aventura), Larisa Dudnik (3300 NE 191 st Street #1814, Aventura), and
Xiu Wang (3115 NE 184th Street #4301 , 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 Joel, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 7.27
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, M , ity Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on July 19, 2022.
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