September 13, 2022 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes &`?i
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Following 6:00 p.m. First Budget Hearing
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Weisman at 6.18 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Denise Landman, Commissioner Billy Joel, Commissioner Dr.
Linda Marks, Commissioner Marc Narotsky, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk
Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
and Commissioner Robert Shelley were absent. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was done at the First Budget Hearing.
Commissioner Joel's birthday was recognized.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Mr.
Wasson announced that Item 6 on the agenda was deferred to the October 3, 2022 City
Commission Meeting.
Lisa J. Jerles, Esq. on behalf of Alan J. Kluger, Esq. - Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen
& Levine, P.L. requested an Attorney-Client Session on the following: City of Aventura V.
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Civil Division 22,
Case No. 2020-006112-CA-01 .
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Special Recognitions. Mayor Weisman, accompanied by the City
Commission, presented Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally A. Heyman with a token
of appreciation in recognition of her leadership and service to the City throughout her
terms.
Mayor Weisman, accompanied by the City Commission, presented State Representative
Joseph Geller with a token of appreciation in recognition of his guidance and leadership
provided to the City throughout his terms.
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Principal Dr.
Tyrkala, presented ACES Assistant Principal Jorge Paz (10 years) with a recognition
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certificate and token of appreciation for the completion of milestone years of service with
the City.
• Introduction of New Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Fire Chief: Chief Raied "Ray"
Jadallah provided a brief introduction, introduced his staff in attendance, and provided the
City with a service plaque.
• 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 Mia Biton, provided a brief report on DSAHS.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the City
Commission.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Joel, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• July 19, 2022 City Commission Regular Meeting
• July 21, 2022 City Commission Meeting (Budget Review)
• July 21, 2022 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Resolution No. 2022-54 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA,AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO.22-08-11-
3 CITY OF AVENTURA MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR CITY STREETS AND
FACILITIES TO METRO EXPRESS, INC. AND THE PAVING LADY FOR 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.
C. Resolution No. 2022-55 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR WATERWAYS PARK FIELD
ENHANCEMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO FIELDTURF USA,INC.AT THE PRICE OF
$2,372,833.54;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED
CONTRACTS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS FOR SAID AWARD; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (ARPA PROJECT)
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D. Resolution No. 2022-56 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO.2022-043508136-001 IN THE AMOUNT
OF$175,491.50 FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE YACHT CLUB
DRIVE SEAWALL HARDENING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.(ARPA PROJECT)
E. Resolution No. 2022-57 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND
LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TREASURY UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A NEW TASER 7 PLATFORM; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2022-58 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO THE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2751 N.E. 183RD STREET AND 2777 N.E. 183RD
STREET TO REMOVE THE LEASE RESTRICTION; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mayor Weisman
noted that per Mr. Wasson's announcement earlier in the meeting, the following item was
deferred to the October 3, 2022 City Commission Meeting-
RESOLUTION/PUBLIC HEARING:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 31-143(F) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES,TO ALLOW: (1)A
HEIGHT OF 26 STORIES AND 295 FEET FOR A MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, WHERE THE CITY CODE PERMITS 25 STORIES
AND 250 FEET; (2) A BUILDING IN THE RMF4 DISTRICT TO CAST A
SHADOW UPON A PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN A BUSINESS ZONING
DISTRICT;(3)A DENSITY OF 56 UNITS PER ACRE,WHERE THE CITY CODE
PERMITS 45 UNITS PER ACRE; AND (4) A CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDING
WITH A FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 4.3,WHERE THE CITY CODE PERMITS A
FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 2.0, ALL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2785
NE 183 STREET; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," SECTION 4-2, "LOCATION OF
ESTABLISHMENTS,"OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMITS, AND APPEAL; 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 reviewed the item. Mr. Wasson further
explained the process.
The Commission discussed the item.
A motion to amend the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and seconded
by Commissioner Joel to add language to also allow the Commission to be able to request
revocation and to be notified when a determination was made on an application.
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 as amended passed unanimously, by roll call
vote.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ARTICLE II "CITY COMMISSION AND MAYOR" OF CHAPTER 26
"ELECTIONS" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 26-32
"COMMENCEMENT OF TERM OF ELECTED OFFICIALS"TO REVISE DATE
OF COMMENCEMENT OF THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR REGULAR TERMS
OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS; 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 Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Joel.
Mr. Meyers reviewed the item allowing more time between the election and the
commencement of term of elected officials.
The Commission discussed the item and provided consensus for this year's Inauguration
Ceremony to be held on November 15, 2022.
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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:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 33 "PARKS AND RECREATION" OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES, SECTION 33-1 "RESIDENCY POLICY FOR USE OF PORTION OF
AVENTURA FOUNDERS PARK" TO FURTHER DEFINE THE PORTION OF
FOUNDERS PARK SUBJECT TO THE POLICY; 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 Dr. Marks.
Mr. Meyers reviewed the item to re-establish the residency policy to include all portions
of Founders Park.
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. 2022-14 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 33 "PARKS AND RECREATION" OF THE CITY CODE, TO CREATE
SECTION 33-3 "SMOKING PROHIBITED" TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN CITY
PARKS; 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 Landman and
seconded by Commissioner Joel.
Mr. Meyers reviewed the item, which would not apply to unfiltered cigars.
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. 2022-15 was adopted.
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Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title-
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE
III "ADVISORY BOARDS," BY REPEALING DIVISION 7 "YOUTH 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 Dr. Marks and
seconded by Vice Mayor Landman.
Mr. Meyers reviewed the item and further explained the creation of the Youth Council to
replace the Youth Advisory Board, with less restrictions.
The Commission provided comments in favor of the change.
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. 2022-16 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
D. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
(ACES):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-05, WHICH ADOPTED A
CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA
CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 (JULY 1 —JUNE
30) BY REVISING THE 2021/2022 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET DOCUMENT 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 Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Narotsky.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
The Commission discussed the item.
Finance Director Melissa Cruz responded to questions regarding net unfavorable
variance.
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, and
Ordinance No. 2022-17 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS:
Vice Mayor Landman reported on the upcoming Share-the-Road Bike Event.
Commissioner Dr. Marks requested information on the upcoming Veteran's Day
Ceremony, which Mr. Wasson will provide.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Roberta Rousseau (Treasurer—Aventura Sunny Isles Beach Chamber of Commerce),
Ian Lumer (Aventura Resident), and Ben Lumer (Aventura Resident).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Joel, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 7:28
p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M , City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 3, 2022.
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