March 7, 2023 RECAP Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting RECAP March 7, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was led by the Aventura Police Department Explorers (Post#497).
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamation: A Proclamation was presented to Commissioner Michael Stern
designating March 2023 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
• Special Recognitions. Plaques were presented to Tint Haus Customs,
Community-Police Relations Foundation, and Strobes-R-Us for their work on the
new Police Department Slingshot vehicle. The Aventura Police Department
Explorers (Post#497) were recognized.
• Certificates of Appointment: Certificates of Appointment were presented to the
newly appointed members of the Community Services Advisory Board and the Don
Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board.
• Employee Service Awards: Special Recognition certificates and items were
presented to Officer Barbara Arocha (20 years) and Gladys Carcamo (10 years).
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update: The update was provided by
Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update: The update was provided by
Principal Dr. Geoff McKee, followed by a performance by the theatre students.
• Brightline Update: Brian Kronberg, VP Development — Brightline, provided an
update on the Aventura Brightline station.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Action Taken: Approved
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• February 7, 2023 City Commission Regular Meeting
• February 16, 2023 City Commission Special Workshop
• February 23, 2023 City Commission Regular Workshop
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B. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, CO-
DESIGNATING NE 19011 STREET FROM COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TO THE ENTRANCE OF
THE HIDDEN BAY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AS"HIDDEN BAY DRIVE"; DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO SUBMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Action Taken: Removed for Discussion and Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD DUE TO VACANCIES ON SAID BOARD FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THE ONE-YEAR TERMS ENDING IN MAY 2023; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Action Taken: Removed for Discussion and Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO VOTING MEMBERS TO THE DON SOFFER
AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD DUE TO VACANCIES ON SAID BOARD
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TWO-YEAR TERMS ENDING IN NOVEMBER 2023; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO GARLAND/DBS INCORPORATED FOR THE EXTERIOR
REPAIRS FOR THE AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE PRICE
CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-16
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 AUDIO-VISUAL
EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF
CARRIER BRAND HVAC CHILLER UNITS LOCATED ON THE GOVERNMENT CENTER
ROOFTOP; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO ACCESS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT TO OBTAIN THE MOST COMPETITIVE PRICE; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2023-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 1 "GENERAL PROVISIONS," OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE
OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE SECTION 1-20 "ADOPTION OF IHRA DEFINITION,
CONSIDERATION OF ANTI-SEMITISM AND HATE CRIMES IN ENFORCING LAWS," TO
FURTHER DEMONSTRATE THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM AND
DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CONSIDER ACTS OF ANTISEMITISM IN THE
EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE IN ENFORCING HATE CRIME LAWS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2023-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 31-144
"BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS" OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
TO INCLUDE RESTAURANT, CAFE, OR COFFEE HOUSE WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH AS A
CONDITIONAL USE IN THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS (B2) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2023-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 31-233
"ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS" OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO ADOPT A PRIMARY COLOR PALETTE APPLICABLE TO THE
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ANY MULTI-FAMILY, TOWNHOUSE OR NONRESIDENTIAL
BUILDING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2023-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE I OF
CHAPTER 14 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING CODE SECTION 14-3 "ANNUAL CERTIFICATION
OF STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE,"AND AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE
CITY CODE BY CREATING CODE SECTION 14-32"PAINTING AND/OR WATERPROOFING
OF EXTERIOR BUILDING SURFACES REQUIRED;" PROVIDING FOR PENALTY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS
No reports were provided by members of the City Commission.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the public.
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12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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