April 4, 2023 RECAP Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting CITY OF AVENTURA
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
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CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING RECAP
April 4, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Billy Joel
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
City Manager Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting RECAP April 4, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was led by the City Commission.
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions: Item 9A was deleted from
the agenda.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamation: A proclamation was presented to Mike Driquez, Deputy Consul
General of Israel in Miami, designating April 26, 2023 as Israel's Independence
Day.
• Special Recognition: A special recognition certificate was presented to James
Reese for competing as a finalist in the 2023 Miami Herald Spelling Bee.
• Employee Service Awards: A special recognition certificate and appreciation
item was presented to Police Department Property Room/Crime Scene Supervisor
Jeissy Martin (15 years).
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update: The update was provided by
ACES student James Reese.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update: The update was provided by
Principal Dr. Geoff McKee, College and Career Specialist Ms. Nicholson, and
several DSAHS students.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Action Taken: Approved
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• March 7, 2023 City Commission Regular Meeting
• March 16, 2023 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA
DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF THE CITY AS
SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE MANNER OF DISPOSAL;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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C. Action Taken: Approved
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO$7,518.55 FOR ARMORERLINK
PRODUCTS FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
D. Action Taken: Approved
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $11,821.30 FOR S.T.A.T.
MEDICAL DEVICES FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
E. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-19
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 NO. 2022-15 AND AMENDED IN RESOLUTIONS NO. 2022-33 AND NO.
2022-62 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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, POLICE AND PARKS &
RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-20 with Revisions to Conditions
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE SALE AND SERVICE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT INDOOR COCKTAIL BAR/LOUNGE AREAS WITHIN
RESTAURANTS ESTABLISHED AT THE PROPOSED AVENTURA FOOD HALL LOCATED
AT 2777 NE 185 STREET; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING VARIANCES FROM SECTION 31-144(C)(5)(D) OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ASIDE-YARD SETBACK OF 10 FEET ALONG
THE NORTH AND SOUTH PROPERTY LINES, WHERE SETBACKS OF 20 FEET ARE
REQUIRED BY CODE, AND FROM SECTION 31-144 (C)(5)(A)2 TO PERMIT AN INCREASE
IN THE LOT COVERAGE TO ALLOW 42.64% COVERAGE WHERE 40% IS PERMITTED
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2777 NE 185 STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
Action Taken: Passed on First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2
"ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE III "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA
CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE MORE UNIFORMITY AMONG ADVISORY BOARD
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT:
A. Action Taken: Removed from the Agenda
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PAY APPLICABLE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 23-02-27-3, FOUNDERS PARK SOUTH
FACILITY, TO BEJAR CONSTRUCTION AT THE BID PRICE OF $1,308,748.00;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ASSOCIATED CONTRACT;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. REPORTS
Various reports were provided by members of the City Commission.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the public.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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