September 5, 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
September 5, 2023
Following 6:00 p.m. Local Planning Agency Meeting
Aventura Government Center
Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Billy Joel
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
September 5, 2023
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:49 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was done at the First Budget Public Hearing.
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamations: Proclamations were presented designating Hunger Action Month
(September 2023) and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September 2023).
• Special Recognitions: A special recognition certificate was presented to Plum
Market as a vital member of the community.
Senator Lauren Book (Lauren's Kids), Stacey Levy (Ellie's Army Foundation), and
Silvia Dominguez Vanni (Mystic Force Foundation) were noted for their work
through their respective organizations. A short announcement regarding
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month was presented.
• Employee Service Awards: A special recognition certificate and appreciation
item was presented to leshia Brooks, Public Service Aide - Police Department (10
years). Officer Manny Gonzalez was presented with a token of the City's
appreciation in recognition of his retirement.
• Charter School Updates: An update for the Aventura City of Excellence School
was provided by Principal Ana Melhuish. An update for the Don Soffer Aventura
High School was provided by Principal Geoff McKee, accompanied by Student
Government Association President Ethan Bazak.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Action Taken: Approved
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July 11, 2023 City Commission Regular Meeting
July 20, 2023 City Commission Meeting (Budget Review)
July 20, 2023 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-38
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: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE COMMISSION OF THE FIFTH MEMBER TO
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT PLAN; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO IWORQ SYSTEMS, INC. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM TO
IMPLEMENT AN ENTERPRISE ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT THE PRICE AS
CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR
APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
F. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SHELLARD LIGHTING DESIGNS, LLC. FOR THE 2023
HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY AT THE PRICE AS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
IDENTIFYING NEW MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF THE DON SOFFER
AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL AND THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL AS
REQUIRED BY THE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURAAND THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RESOLUTION:
A. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-145(E) OF THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, (1) TO PERMIT A DENSITY OF 47 DWELLING UNITS PER
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ACRE, WHERE THE CITY CODE PERMITS 25; (2) TO PERMIT HEIGHTS UP TO 24
STORIES (260'), WHERE THE CITY CODE PERMITS 10 STORIES (100'); (3) TO PERMIT
UNITS WITH FLOOR AREAS NO LOWER THAN 658 SQUARE FEET WHERE THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT IS 900 SQUARE FEET; AND (4) TO PERMIT 1,690 PARKING
SPACES, WHERE 2,112 SPACES ARE REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20801-20807 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (6A).
ORDINANCES — SECOND READING:
B. Continued to the October 3, 2023 City Commission Meeting
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF
AVENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING OBJECTIVE 2, POLICY 2.1 OF THE
LAND USE GOAL IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT TO CREATE A HIGH -DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE CATEGORY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
c. Continued to the October 3, 2023 City Commission Meeting
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF
AVENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR THE
1.55 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183 STREET FROM "MEDIUM -HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" TO "HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL"; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (6C).
D. Continued to the October 3, 2023 City Commission Meeting
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31,
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-143, "RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS", TO PROVIDE FOR A
NEW ZONING DISTRICT, "TRANSIT ZONE HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RMF5)";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Continued to the October 3, 2023 City Commission Meeting
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE 1.55 ACRE PARCEL
OF LAND LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183 STREET FROM MULTIFAMILY HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RMF4), TO TRANSIT ZONE HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (RMF5); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (6E).
F. Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2023-15
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES):
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-07, WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A CHARTER
SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30) BY REVISING
THE 2022/2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET DOCUMENT 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.
7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
9. REPORTS
Various reports were provided by members of the City Commission.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the public.
11. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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