September 5, 2023 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes &`?i
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Following 6:00 p.m. Local Planning Agency Meeting
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 6:49 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard
S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Amit Bloom, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner
Billy Joel, 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 done at the First Budget Public
Hearing.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamations: Proclamations were presented to Allyson Vaulx, Feeding
South Florida, for Hunger Action Month (September 2023) and to Silvia
Dominguez Vanni, Mystic Force Foundation, for Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month (September 2023).
• Special Recognitions: A special recognition certificate was presented to
Brad Bohlen, 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 following
over 26 years of service.
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• 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: 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 Kruss, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The
following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• July 11 , 2023 City Commission Regular Meeting
• July 20, 2023 City Commission Meeting (Budget Review)
• July 20, 2023 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Resolution No. 2023-38 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. 2023-39 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2023-40 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2023-41 adopted as follows:
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.
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F. Resolution No. 2023-42 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2023-43 adopted as follows:
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 AVENTURA AND 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:
It was announced that Items 613, 6C, 6D, and 6E are continued to the October 3, 2023
City Commission Meeting:
RESOLUTION:
Mr. Meyers reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures for Item 6A and Mrs. Horvath
administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the item.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A. 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
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).
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Kruss.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the comments from the Local
Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference and entered the staff report
recommending approval subject to the conditions listed.
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No comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Bercow, Radell, Fernandez,
Larkin & Tapanes on behalf of Aventura Opportunity Owner, LLC) for property located at
20801-20807 Biscayne Boulevard (Aventura Corporate Center).
The City Commission briefly discussed 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 (5-2) by roll call vote,
with Commissioner Friedland and Commissioner Dr. Marks voting no, and Resolution
No. 2023-44 was adopted.
It was announced that the following items are continued to the October 3, 2023 City
Commission Meeting:
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
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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).
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
F. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES):
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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Stern and seconded
by Commissioner Dr. Marks.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
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. 2023-15 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCE — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
9. REPORTS: Reports were provided by members of the City Commission as
follows:
Commissioner Friedland reported on her request for a representative from Miami-Dade
County to attend a future workshop to report on the smart corridor. She additionally
reported on September as being Suicide Awareness Month and discussed the importance
of mental health.
Commissioner Kruss reported on the anniversary of 9/11 next week and the importance
of remembering and uniting as Americans. He also wished all celebrating a Happy Rosh
Hashanah.
Commissioner Stern reported on the upcoming Share-the-Road Bike Event.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Meyers reviewed the rules of decorum and for speaker
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Truly Burton (4000
Island Blvd., Aventura), Jackie Cabral (18470 NE 30th Place, Aventura), Manya Borman
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(4000 Island Blvd. #1001 , Aventura), Benji Borman (Juvenile), Alice Bonvicini (3029 NE
1881h Street, Aventura), Karen Decou (21055 Yacht Club Drive #2801 , Aventura), Ofelia
Duran (3300 NE 191 st Street #101, Aventura), Greg Salazar (3675 North Country Club
Drive, Aventura), Michael Jacobs (20875 NE 31 st Place, Aventura), Jeffery Schwager
(3330 NE 190th Street #1116, Aventura), Bevin Okay (3340 NE 190th Street #1405,
Aventura), Ariel Penzer (3340 NE 190th Street#1708, Aventura), and Xiu Wang (3115 NE
184th Street #4301 , Aventura).
11. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Kruss, seconded by Vice
Mayor Bloom, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 8.25 p.m.
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— Ellisa L. Horvath, M C, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on October 3, 2023.
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