Ordinance No. 2023-07 Amending Chapter 2 Article III Advisory Boards - May 2, 2023 CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07
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.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Aventura, Florida (the "City") finds
it periodically necessary to amend its Code of Ordinances (the "City Code") in order to
update regulations and procedures to implement municipal goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to amend Chapter 2 "Administration,"
Article III "Advisory Boards" of the City Code to provide more uniformity among the four
advisory boards: (1) Community Services Advisory Board; (2) Arts and Cultural Center
Advisory Board; (3) Art in Public Places Advisory Board; and (4) Don Soffer Aventura
High School Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held the required public hearings, duly
noticed in accordance with the law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed the action set forth in this
Ordinance and has determined that such action is consistent with the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That each of the above stated recitals are hereby
adopted and confirmed.
Section 2. City Code Amended. That Chapter 2 "Administration," Article III
"Advisory Boards" of the City Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:'
Chapter 2 — Administration
Article III — Advisory Boards
Underlined provisions constitute proposed additions to existing text. Remaining provisions are now in
effect and remain unchanged.
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Division 2. — Community Services Advisory Board
Sec. 2-121. — Creation, composition and qualifications.
(a) There is hereby created and established the City of Aventura Community Services
Advisory Board (the "Board") consisting of seven members who shall be appointed
by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Commission. Notwithstanding the
above, the City Manager is authorized to appoint alternate members upon the finding
of such a need. Members of the Board shall be appointed in accordance with
procedures established by the City Commission and shall hold office at the pleasure
of the City Commission. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation
and shall not be reimbursed for travel, mileage, or per diem expenses.
(c) In the event that a member of the Board has two unexcused absences in a calendar
year, then in that event such member shall be s, bjeGt to rerneyal automatically be
removed as a member of the Board by the City Manager as a member of the Beard
by dote of two thirds of omoininry members of the Beard The Gity Manager or
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his designee shall provide neGescsary staff support for � Rid An excused
absence shall be requested in writing via email, fax or letter prior to the Board
meeting.
Sec. 2-122. — Term of office.
Board Members shall serve for a term nfr ene two-year term and may be reappointed in
accordance with the process outlined herein.
Division 5. — Arts and Cultural Center Advisory Board
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Sec. 2-191. — Creation, composition and qualifications.
A-.Lg� There is hereby created and established the City of Aventura Arts and Cultural
Center Advisory Board (the "Board") consisting of a minimum of seven and a
maximum of nine members who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the
approval of the City Commission. Five members of the Board shall be residents of
the City and the remaining members may be from within or outside the City limits.
Notwithstanding the above, the City Manager is authorized to appoint alternate
members upon the finding of such a need. Members of the Board shall be appointed
in accordance with procedures established herein and shall hold office at the
pleasure of the City Commission. Members of the Board shall serve without
compensation and shall not be reimbursed for travel, mileage, or per diem
expenses. Members shall serve for a two-year term and may be reappointed in
accordance with the process outlined herein.
B-.Lb� The following matters shall affect the creation, composition and qualifications of the
Board:
(i) Each one of the five resident members of the Board shall be a qualified elector
of the City of Aventura who has continuously resided within the City for the six-
month period immediately prior to the appointment, and shall not be an
employee of the City. Any member of the Board who ceases to reside within the
City, and has been selected as a resident appointment shall be deemed to have
resigned as of the date of his or her change of residence.
(ii) The remaining members shall be selected without preference to residence, but
shall have resided at their residence for a continuous period of six months
immediately prior to appointment.
(iii) In the event of the resignation or removal of any member of the Board, the
Mayor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy on such Board for the unexpired
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portion of the term of the member vacating such office, subject to approval of
the City Commission in accordance with procedures established herein.
GLc� In the event that a member of the Board shall be absent and unexcused from a duly-
called meeting of the Board for three two GORSeGutive meetings in a calendar year,
then in that event such member shall automatically be removed as a member of the
Board by the City Manager. An excused absence shall be requested in writing via
email, fax or letter prior to the Board meeting.
Sec. 2-192. - Appointment of Board Members process.
A-.Lg� Individuals wishing to be a member of the Arts and Cultural Center Advisory Board
shall make application to the City Manager on the forms provided by the City. The
City Manager shall interview all applicants and make recommendation to the Mayor.
The Mayor shall appoint to the Board members from the list of applicants
recommended by the City Manager, subject to the approval of the City Commission.
B-.Lb� In recommending members of the Board, the following guidelines shall be
considered:
(i) The membership of this Board should be representative of the broad spectrum of
the arts and have specific experience and a strong commitment to performing arts
including music, dance, the dramatic arts, the visual arts and the cultural arts.
(ii) All efforts should be made for the membership of this Board to be representative
of all age groups.
Sec. 2-194. - Rules of procedure; quorum.
A-.Lg�The Board shall adopt rules of procedure not inconsistent with the ordinances of the
City and the laws of the State of Florida and shall utilize Robert's Rules of Order
recently revised 1990 Edition for the rules of procedure for the conduct of meetings
of the Board. The Board may create additional rules for the conduct of its internal
proceedings.
B-.Lb� During the first meeting of the Board and annually thereafter, the members shall
elect one of their members to act as Chairperson and may elect a Vice-Chairperson,
both of whom shall serve for one year and may be re-elected.
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GLc� Four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the Board.
Official action shall be taken by the Board only upon the concurring vote of a majority
of the members present at an official meeting of the Board.
Sec. 2-195. - Mission; jurisdiction and duties.
A,Lg� The Mission of the Board is to assist the City in maintaining a facility that offers a
wide range of quality entertainment year-round and cultivates partnerships with
other local and regional organizations to enhance the quality of life for Aventura by
providing a variety of performing arts and relevant cultural programming for
audiences of all ages.
B,Lb� The jurisdiction of the Board shall be solely advisory. Action of the Board shall be in
the form of a written recommendation of advice to the City Manager and/or Arts and
Cultural Center General Manager. The following matters shall be within the advisory
jurisdiction of the Board:
(4I) Promote the mission of the Arts and Cultural Center and broad spectrum of
performing arts.
(2ii) Provide input on programming options as requested by the City Manager and
Arts and Cultural Center General Manager. Final programming decisions shall rest
with the Arts and Cultural Center General Manager.
( iii) Recommend fundraising and sponsorship opportunities and assist with the
implementation of same to support the Center's operations and programming. The
Board may accept donations on behalf of the Center in a manner as approved by
the City Manager.
(4i_v) Review policies and regulations as requested by the City Manager and Arts
and Cultural Center General Manager as it relates to the Arts and Cultural Center.
(5v_) Assist in the promotion of the Arts and Cultural Center programs and assist in
organizing the annual "Curtains Up" event.
GLc� The Board shall meet quarterly or more frequently as determined by the City
Manager.
Division 6. — Art in Public Places Advisory Board
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Sec. 2-201. — Creation, composition and qualifications.
(a) There is hereby created and established the City of Aventura Art in Public Places
Advisory Board (the "Board") consisting of five members that are residents of the
City and appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Commission.
Notwithstanding the above, the City Manager is authorized to appoint alternate
members upon the finding of such a need. The members of the Board shall be
appointed in accordance with procedures established herein and shall hold office at
the pleasure of the City Commission. Members of the Board shall serve on the Board
without compensation and shall not be reimbursed for travel, mileage, or per diem
expenses as to Board service. The members shall serve for a two-year term and
may be reappointed in accordance with the process outlined herein.
(c) In the event that a member of the Board shall be absent and unexcused from a duly-
called meeting of the Board for three two GGRSeGUtiVe meetings in a calendar year,
then, in that event—such member shall automatically be removed as a member of the
Board by the City Manager. An excused absence shall be requested in writing via
email, fax or letter prior to the Board meeting.
Division 8. — Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board
Sec. 2-218. — Creation, composition and qualifications.
(a) There is hereby created and established the Don Soffer Aventura High School
Advisory Board (the "Board") consisting of seven members as follows:
(1) Non-voting members. The City Manager, or his/her designee, and the Principal of
the Don Soffer Aventura High School, or his/her designee, shall serve as ex off icio,
non-voting members.
(2) Voting members. Three individuals who shall be residents of Aventura shall be
appointed to the Board by the Mayor subject to approval of the City Commission
for a two year term. Two members of the Board shall consist of parents of those
students enrolled in the Don Soffer Aventura High School who are selected by the
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parents of the High School students, for appointment by the Mayor, subject to
approval of the City Commission, for a one year term commencing September 1
and expiring on August 31 of the following year. Notwithstanding the above, the
City Manager is authorized to appoint alternate members upon the finding of such
a need.
(d) In the event that a member of the Board shall be absent from a duly-called meeting of
the Board for three-two 2 GenseGUti„e meetings in a calendar year or in the o„on+
that a member has twe unevni used absennes in a six men+h pe then, in that event.,
such member shall automatically be removed as a member of the Board by the City
Manager. An excused absence shall be requested in writing via email, fax or letter
prior to the Board meeting.
2-219. - Process for appointment of board members.
(a) Individuals wishing to be a member of the Board as to the three resident positions
described in section 2-218 above, shall make application to the City Manager on the
forms provided for by the City. The City Commission shall interview all applinan+s prier
to eleetien of si Leh Board members
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Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they
shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand
notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 4. Inclusion in the Code. That it is the intention of the City Commission,
and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made
a part of the Code of the City of Aventura; that the sections of this Ordinance may be
renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "Ordinance"
shall be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
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The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Stern, who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bloom and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Michael Stern Yes
Vice Mayor Billy Joel Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Bloom, who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kruss, and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Billy Joel Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Michael Stern Yes
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED on first reading this 4th day of April, 2023.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 2nd day of May, 2023.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVA , MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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