November 1, 2022 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes &`?i
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Weisman at 6:15 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 led by Ethan Bazak.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VICE MAYOR: This item was announced later in the
meeting.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Mr.
Wasson removed Item 6B from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Recognition for Years of Service on the Aventura City Commission: These
presentations were done later in the meeting.
• Proclamation: Mr. Wasson, on behalf of Mayor Weisman and the City
Commission, presented Aventura resident Shefali (Shirley) Mehta with a proclamation
recognizing Hindu Heritage Month for November 2022. Ms. Mehta expressed gratitude
for the proclamation and discussed its importance.
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson presented Cristian Espinal, IT
Support Project Specialist, (10 years) and Julia Curbelo, Police Department Records
Clerk, (20 years) with recognition certificates and tokens of appreciation for the
completion of milestone years of service with the City.
0 Aventura City of Excellence School Update: No update was provided.
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• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update: Assistant Principal Tannysha
Evans-Yearby, accompanied by student Ethan Bazak, provided a brief report on DSAHS.
6. 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
Shelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Landman, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• October 3, 2022 City Commission Regular Meeting
• October 20, 2022 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Removed for discussion as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA 2023 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.
C. Resolution No. 2022-62 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 AND AMENDED IN
RESOLUTION 2022-33 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 EMPLOYEE BONUSES, ADDITIONAL CLEANING SERVICES,
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SEAWALL REPLACEMENT/REPAIR AND
REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR PREMIUM PAY; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2022-63 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, TERMINATING THE EXISTING SHUTTLE SERVICE CONTRACT
WITH RTW MANAGEMENT; APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIMOUSINES
OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. ("LSF") CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN ITS PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO BID NO 20-10-17-
3; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR
THE CONTRACT;PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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E. Resolution No. 2022-64 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH FREEBEE, LLC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
TWO ADDITIONAL TESLA VEHICLES FROM THE VENDOR; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2022-65 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND ENTER
INTO THE COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION,
WHICH CONTRACT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON SIGNATURE BY THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2022-66 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE NAME UPTOWN AVENTURA TO REFER TO
THAT AREA OF THE CITY LOCATED NORTH OF NE 213m STREET AND WEST
OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 613: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA 2023 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 #3)was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Commissioner
Narotsky.
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 #3) passed unanimously, by
roll call vote.
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Commissioner Narotsky recused himself from voting on Item #3 of the Legislative
Program, due to a conflict, and left the meeting.'
Mr. Wasson reviewed item #3 (Amend Safe Harbor provisions).
A motion to approve the Resolution (as to solely the portion adopting Item #3 of the
Legislative Program) was offered by Commissioner Friedland and seconded by Vice
Mayor Landman.
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion for approval of the Resolution (Item #3) passed (6-0) by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2022-61 was adopted.
Commissioner Narotsky returned to the meeting.
7. 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.
RESOLUTION/PUBLIC HEARING:
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)(K) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO PERMIT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SYNAGOGUE IN THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS (132)
DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3585 NE 207 STREET, CITY OF
AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp reviewed the item including the location,
background, standards of review, Chabad at Waterways, next steps, and a recommended
approval of the item.
The following provided comments on behalf of the Applicant (Chabad at Waterways, Inc.
— 3585 NE 207 Street C6-C7, Aventura): Rabbi Yisroel Brusowankin.
The Commission discussed the item including the following: number of synagogues at
Waterways, location on the first floor, number of congregants, no workshop review,
operating without a permit, and positive aspects of the synagogue.
The Memorandum of Voting Conflict(Form 8B) for Commissioner Narotsky is attached to the minutes as required.
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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 Resolution passed (6-1) by roll call vote, with
Commissioner Narotsky voting no, and Resolution No. 2022-67 was adopted.
8. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: Mrs. Horvath read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-17 WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2021/2022 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
2021/2022 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 Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Shelley.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the amendments for 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 on first reading passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
9. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
10. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF CITY CHAPLAIN TO SERVE AT
THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COMMISSION FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM;
APPOINTING RABBI GUIDO COHEN TO HOLD THE POSITION AS THE FIRST
CITY CHAPLAIN; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
The Commission discussed the item including the following: Rabbi Cohen's active
involvement with the City, the Police Department having its own chaplain(s), and the new
Commission considering adding more chaplains or a council of chaplains of many faiths.
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A motion to amend the Resolution to provide for more than one chaplain in the future was
offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and seconded by Vice Mayor Landman.
The Commission discussed the amendment and it was suggested that the new
Commission could address that in the future.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment on the amendment. There being no
comments, Mayor Weisman closed the item for public input.
The motion to amend failed (2-5) by roll call vote, with Commissioner Dr. Marks and Vice
Mayor Landman voting yes, and with Mayor Weisman and Commissioners Friedland,
Joel, Narotsky, and Shelley voting no.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment on the original motion. There being
no comments, Mayor Weisman closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed (5-2) by roll call vote, with
Commissioners Dr. Marks and Narotsky voting no, and Resolution No. 2022-68 was
adopted.
Rabbi Guido Cohen provided comments.
11. REPORTS:
Vice Mayor Landman reported on the success of Halloween Night and encouraged
residents to attend the upcoming Veterans Day and Founders Day events.
Commissioner Shelley urged better communications to the residents through property
managers, etc.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Marjorie Rosenblatt (19333 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura), Yauhen Kanchyna (3030
NE 188 Street), and Nadine Lahem (3801 NE 207 Street, Aventura).
13. OTHER BUSINESS:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Recognition for Years of Service on the Aventura City Commission: Mayor
Enid Weisman, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Marc Narotsky, and
Commissioner Shelley were presented with plaques and keys to the City in recognition of
their eight years of service on the City Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VICE MAYOR: Mayor Weisman announced that
Commissioner Narotsky (Seat 6) would serve as the next Vice Mayor through November
15, 2022.
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Mayor Weisman, Vice Mayor Narotsky, Commissioner Landman, and Commissioner
Shelley provided remarks as they prepare to leave office following eight years of service.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Joel, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 8.04
p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath M , ity Clerk
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Approved by the City Commission on January 5, 2023.
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