November 7, 2023 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes &`?i
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 7, 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 6:40 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard
S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Amit Bloom, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Billy Joel, 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 Local Planning Agency
Meeting.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VICE MAYOR: The announcement of Paul A. Kruss as the
next Vice Mayor was done at the Local Planning Agency Meeting.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Mr.
Wasson reported that items 7H, 71, 7J, 7K, & 7L were withdrawn from the agenda.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamations: Proclamations were recognized designating Lung Cancer
Awareness Month (November 2023) and National Diabetes Awareness
Month (November 2023). Proclamations were presented designating
Dimitry Shaposhnikov Day (November 7, 2023) and Aharon Nehmad Day
(November 7, 2023).
• Special Recognitions: The following dignitaries in attendance were
recognized: Maor Elbaz-Starinsky — Consul General of Israel in Miami,
former Aventura Vice Mayors (Robert Shelley, Denise Landman, Luz
Weinberg, and Gladys Mezrahi), Elain Adler (Aventura Marketing Council),
Alexis Moseley (Office of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Micky
Steinberg), former Bat Harbour Mayor Gabe Groisman, and Holocaust
survivor Alex Gross.
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• Employee Service Awards: None.
• Charter School Updates: None.
The following items were taken out of order:
ITEM 9 - RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC INPUT — 9A, 9C, & 9113:
Vice Mayor Kruss read the following Resolution title:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
EXTENDING ITS UNWAVERING SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT FOR THE STATE OF
ISRAEL; CONDEMNING THE INHUMANE AND TRAGIC TERRORIST ATTACK
PERPETRATED BY HAMAS ON OCTOBER 7, 2023, AND AFFIRMING ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO
EXIST, DEFEND, AND PROTECT ITS CITIZENS; DENOUNCING THE ANTI-SEMITIC ACTS
AGAINST ISRAEL, PEOPLE OF THE JEWISH FAITH AND JEWISH INSTITUTIONS
MOTIVATED BY THE EVENTS OF OCTOBER 7, 2023; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss and seconded
by Commissioner Stern.
Vice Mayor Kruss reviewed the item.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. The following members of the
public provided comments: former Mayor Gabe Groisman (Bal Harbour Village).
There being no additional comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2023-56 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
WAIVING SECTION 7.05 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE
DONATION OF FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 FOR A FULLY EQUIPPED
AMBULANCE TO THE MAGEN DAVID ADOM ORGANIZATION; 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 Commissioner Stern.
Mayor Weinberg reviewed the item.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
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Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. The following members of the
public provided comments: Maor Elbaz-Starinsky — Consul General of Israel in Miami,
Jessica Nessim (Director, Major Gifts at American Friends of Magen David Adom), and
Ethan Bazak (DSAHS Student President - Aventura).
There being no additional comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input.
Mr. Meyers read into the record the portion of the Resolution addressing the public
purpose associated for the donation.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2023-58 was adopted.
A signing ceremony for Resolution No. 2023-56 and Resolution No. 2023-58, including
the lighting of a memorial candle by Holocaust survivor Alex Gross, was held following
Items 9A and 9C.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
REVISING CHAPTER 6.6 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY DIRECTIVES AND
PROCEDURES MANUAL, AS ATTACHED HERETO, ENTITLED "INVESTMENT
OBJECTIVES AND PARAMETERS" RELATING TO THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY FOR
THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss and seconded
by Commissioner Bloom.
Mayor Weinberg and Mr. Wasson reviewed the item focused on increasing the investment
in Israel bonds.
The City Commission provided brief comments
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 unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2023-57 was adopted.
The following item was taken out of order:
ITEM 11 - PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Meyers reviewed the rules of decorum and for
speaker comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Dr.
Theresa Bowe (Sunny Isles Beach).
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RECESS AND RECONVENE: The meeting was recessed at 7:50 p.m., to return to the
Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda, and reconvened at 7:59 p.m. Mrs. Horvath noted
that all members of the City Commission, Mr. Wasson, and Mr. Meyers were in
attendance.
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 Commissioner
Joel, seconded by Commissioner Friedland, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Commissioner Stern explained the donation to the Police Athletic League. The following
action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• September 21 , 2023 City Commission Regular Workshop
• October 3, 2023 City Commission Regular Meeting
• October 19, 2023 City Commission Special Meeting
• October 19, 2023 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Resolution No. 2023-59 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR BID NO. 23-05-16-3, PAINTING SERVICES, TO
EVERGLADES PAINTING CONTRACTORS, LLC AND FIVE 12 PAINTING & REMODELING,
LLC AT THE BID PRICES AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT"A"ATTACHED; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS FOR SAID BID AWARDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2023-60 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
SELECTING BEEFREE, LLC D/B/A FREEBEE FOR MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SERVICES
PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 23-10-03-3 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $668,103.00 ANNUALLY FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEXT
HIGHEST RANKED FIRM(S), IN ORDER OF RANKING, IF AN AGREEMENT CANNOT BE
REACHED WITH BEEFREE, LLC D/B/A FREEBEE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2023-61 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA
HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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E. Resolution No. 2023-62 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PARENT REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS TO THE
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2023-63 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 NORTH MIAMI BEACH 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.
G. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR A DONATION TO THE
INTRACOASTAL POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, SUBJECT TO INCORPORATION, FROM
THE POLICE STATE FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
H. Resolution No. 2023-64 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.
I. Resolution No. 2023-65 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PENDING ORDINANCE AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO DEVELOP AND PROCESS FOR ADOPTION AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND OTHER
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MIXED-
USE AND MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Resolution No. 2023-66 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE
BISCAYNE BAY WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
As noted earlier Items 7H, 71, 7J, 7K, and 7L were withdrawn from the agenda.
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ORDINANCES — SECOND READING:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CERTAIN
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2 ENTITLED STORMWATER UTILITY
SYSTEM, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF
THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE USING THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Friedland.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
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 passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Ordinance No. 2023-18 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 1 "GENERAL PROVISIONS," OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE
OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE SECTION 1-21 "CAMPING PROHIBITED"; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; 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 Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Bloom.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
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 passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Ordinance No. 2023-19 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31,
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
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AMENDING SECTION 31-145, "TOWN CENTER ZONING DISTRICTS", TO ALLOW
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES WITH A MAXIMUM OF 70 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE FOR DEVELOPMENTS THAT PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL UNITS TO THE CITY'S HERO
HOUSING PROGRAM IN THE TOWN CENTER ONE DISTRICT AND TO ALLOW
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES WITH A MAXIMUM OF 50 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE FOR DEVELOPMENTS THAT PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL UNITS TO THE CITY'S HERO
HOUSING PROGRAM IN TOWN CENTER DISTRICTS TWO, THREE AND FOUR; SUBJECT
TO CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL; 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 Commissioner Bloom and
seconded by Vice Mayor Kruss.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp reviewed the staff report recommending
approval.
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 passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Ordinance No. 2023-20 was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
Mr. Meyers reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures for Items 7D, 7E, 7F, and 7G and Mrs.
Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the items.
Disclosures of quasi-judicial communications were provided by the following members of
the City Commission: Mayor Weinberg for Item 7D.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-145(B)OF THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; (1) TO ALLOW A DENSITY OF 69 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE FOR A PROJECT THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL UNITS AS HERO HOUSING
WHERE THE CITY CODE ALLOWS UP TO 25 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE; (2)TO ALLOW
RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL WHERE RESIDENTIAL USES ARE
ALLOWED ONLY ON THE SECOND OR HIGHER FLOORS; (3) TO ALLOW STRUCTURED
PARKING THAT IS NOT INCORPORATED INTO THE BUILDING ENVELOPE OF A
PRIMARY USE STRUCTURE; AND (4) TO ALLOW A BUILDING HEIGHT OF 26 STORIES
(3114") WHERE THE CITY CODE ALLOWS 4 STORIES (50'); FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2999 NE 191 STREET; 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 (71D).
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss and seconded
by Commissioner Bloom.
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Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the comments from the Local
Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference as well as the staff report
recommending approval subject to the conditions listed, including the addition to condition
#6 requiring approval from the Florida Department of Transportation.
No comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Michael Marrero, Esq. — Bercow,
Radell, Fernandez, Larkin & Tapanes, on behalf of Aventura 2999,LLC).
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2023-67 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-171(B)(3) OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT 308 PARKING SPACES WHERE 345 ARE
REQUIRED AND ALLOWING FOR THE REMOVAL OF THREE (3) PARKING SPACES FOR
THE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 3605 NE 207 STREET; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi-Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (7E).
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Bloom.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the comments from the Local
Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference as well as the staff report
recommending approval subject to the conditions listed.
No comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Air Waterways Village, LLC).
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2023-68 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-144(F)(2)J OF
THE CITY CODE TO PERMIT A SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY AND ALLOWING A
FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.88 PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-144(F)(2)L FOR A BUILDING
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THAT ATTAINS LEED GOLD OR PLATINUM CERTIFICATION FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 21280-21288 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi-Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (71F).
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Bloom.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the comments from the Local
Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference as well as the staff report
recommending approval subject to the conditions listed.
No comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Brian S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin
Sumberg, on behalf of PS Aventura Biscayne 2013 LLC and Public Storage Properties
VI Inc. — collectively Public Storage).
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2023-69 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-171(B)(7) OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW 60 PARKING SPACES WHERE 103 PARKING
SPACES ARE REQUIRED; GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-144(F)(4)D3 TO
PERMIT 28%OF THE TOTAL LOT AREA TO BE LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE WHERE 33%
OF THE TOTAL LOT AREA IS REQUIRED TO BE LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21280-21288 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi-Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (7G).
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Vice Mayor Kruss.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the comments from the Local
Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference as well as the staff report
recommending approval.
No comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Brian S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin
Sumberg, on behalf of PS Aventura Biscayne 2013 LLC and Public Storage Properties
VI Inc. — collectively Public Storage).
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
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No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2023-70 was adopted.
ORDINANCES — SECOND READING:
H. Withdrawn from the Agenda:
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.
I. Withdrawn from the Agenda:
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 (71).
J. Withdrawn from the Agenda:
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.
K. Withdrawn from the Agenda:
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 (7K).
RESOLUTION:
L. Withdrawn from the Agenda:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-143(H) OF THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; (1) TO ALLOW A BUILDING TO CAST A SHADOW ON
PROPERTIES LOCATED IN BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS; (2) TO ALLOW A DENSITY
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OF 90 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE WHERE THE CITY CODE ALLOWS UP TO 75
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE; (3) TO ALLOW LOT COVERAGE OF 44% FOR A LEED
GOLD OR PLATINUM CERTIFIED BUILDING WHERE THE CODE ALLOWS 40%; AND
(4)TO ALLOW A FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) OF 3.6 FOR A LEED GOLD OR PLATINUM
CERTIFIED BUILDING, WHERE THE CODE ALLOWS A MAXIMUM FAR OF 2.0, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183 STREET; 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 (7L).
8. ORDINANCE — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. 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 Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Friedland.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
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 first reading passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 36
"RETIREMENT", ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND", BY AMENDING
SECTION 36-31 "COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNAL REVENUE CODE", TO PROVIDE FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURE 2.0 ACT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; 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 Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Friedland.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
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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. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: Items 9A, 9B, & 9C were adopted earlier in the
meeting.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE INVENTORY LIST OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY APPROPRIATE FOR
USE AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURSUANT TO SECTION 166.0451, FLORIDA
STATUTES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Bloom.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp reviewed the item and associated
inventory list.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2023-71 was adopted.
10. REPORTS:
Mayor Weinberg reported on the upcoming Founders Day Event (November 12, 2023).
Commissioner Bloom reported on the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony (November 11 ,
2023).
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: This item was taken out of order earlier in the meeting. No
additional members of the public provided comments.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Joel, seconded by
Commissioner Friedland, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
8:24 p.m.
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Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2023
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Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, i y Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on January 9, 2024.
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