May 2, 2023 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes &`?i
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 2, 2023
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
Weinberg at 6:03 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard
S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Billy Joel, Commissioner Amit Bloom, Commissioner Rachel S.
Friedland, Commissioner Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner
Michael Stern, 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 the City Commission.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VICE MAYOR: Mayor Weinberg announced that pursuant
to Resolution No. 2022-70, Commissioner Amit Bloom would serve as Vice Mayor for the
next six months.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamations: Mayor Weinberg acknowledged the proclamations issued
for Municipal Clerks Week (April 30-May 6, 2023) and Jewish American Heritage Month
(May 2023).
• Special Recognitions: Members of the City Commission presented the
Certificates of Appointment to the newly appointed members of the Community Services
Advisory Board. Mr. Robert Garland, America Public Works Association, presented the
City with a plaque in recognition of the Public Works Department's reaccreditation. Mr.
Wasson presented the National Public Works Week (May 21-27, 2023) proclamation to
the Public Works Department and also presented a plaque to the former Public Works &
Transportation Director, Joseph Kroll, in recognition of his service to the City. He also
introduced the City's new Public Works & Transportation Director, Jake Ozyman.
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson presented Community Services
Department Parks and Recreation Assistant Manager Krystal Melendez (10 years) with a
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special recognition certificate and token of appreciation for the completion of milestone
years of service with the City.
• Introduction of Police Chaplains: Police Chief Michael Bentolila introduced
the new Police Chaplains, Rabbi Jonathan Berkun and Osmaira "Omy" Llaneras.
• Charter School Update: Principal Dr. Geoff McKee provided the school
update and the school's first Valedictorian Jade Stein provided remarks.
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 Vice Mayor Bloom,
seconded by Commissioner Joel, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The following
action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• April 4, 2023 City Commission Regular Meeting
• April 20, 2023 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Resolution No. 2023-23 adopted as follows:
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.
C. Resolution No. 2023-24 adopted as follows
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD FOR TWO-YEAR TERMS ENDING IN MAY
2025; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2023-25 adopted as follows
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 23-03-22-3, YACHT CLUB
DRIVE POCKET PARK,TO HG CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENTAND INVESTMENT, INC.
AT THE BID PRICE OF $699,167.78; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID AWARD; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2023-26 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
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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUDIO VISUAL
UPGRADES AND A LECTERN FOR THE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2026-27 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED CONTRACT
RENEWAL WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ONE YEAR,
TO COMPENSATE THE CITY FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON BISCAYNE BOULEVARD,
FROM THE OLETA RIVER BRIDGE NORTH TO THE MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD COUNTY
LINE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2026-28 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO GARLAND/DBS
INCORPORATED FOR THE ROOF RESTORATION PROJECT AT THE AVENTURA
COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $372,848.00; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2026-29 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BERRY
DUNN MCNEIL & PARKER, LLC; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Resolution No. 2026-30 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING FOR RULES OF DECORUM AND PARTICIPATION AND ADDRESSING
POSSIBLE DISRUPTIONS DURING MEETINGS OF THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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. 2022-20 WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR
THE 2022/2023 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE 2022/2023 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 Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
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Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg 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: Mrs. Horvath read
the following Ordinance title:
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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Bloom and seconded
by Commissioner Kruss.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously by roll
call vote and Ordinance No. 2023-07 was adopted.
10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC INPUT: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
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.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Vice Mayor Bloom.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed (6-1) by roll call vote, with Mayor
Weinberg voting no, and Resolution No. 2023-31 was adopted.
11. REPORTS: Reports were provided by members of the City Commission as
follows:
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Commissioner Dr. Marks reported on the recent volunteer appreciation dinner.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following members of the public provided comments:
Shaun Moss (3330 NE 190th Street #TH17), Alicia Bolicini (3029 NE 188th Street),
Bridges to Brilliance Foundation (Mina Pisan, Luis Eisenband, Samuel Ginsberg, Defne
Pisan, and Eva Egozi), Ofelia Duran (Parc Central — 3300 NE 191 Street), Bevin Okay
(3340 NE 1901h Street), and Xiu Wang (3115 NE 1841h Street #4301).
Mr. Meyers provided brief comments concerning the authority of the City to proceed with
the construction project scheduled for Founders Park South.
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Bloom, seconded by
Commissioner Kruss, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 7:10
p.m.
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Approved by the City Commission on June 6, 2023.
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