April 2, 2024 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
April 2, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Billy Joel
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 April 2, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was led by the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) Girls Volleyball
Team.
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamations: El Portal Mayor Omarr C. Nickerson, Ph.D. presented
Commissioner Stern with a proclamation for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
(March 2024). A public service announcement from the Aventura City Commission
regarding colorectal cancer awareness was viewed. A proclamation was
presented to Aventura resident Barbara Cohen designating National Therapy
Animal Day (April 30, 2024).
• Special Recognitions: A Certificate of Special Recognition was presented to
ACES student James Reese for placing third in the 2024 Miami Herald Spelling
Bee. A Certificate of Special Recognition and medals were presented to the
(ACES) Girls Volleyball Team and Coach Monique Alfonso for achieving an
undefeated season in 2023 for the first time in the school's history.
• Employee Service Awards: None.
• Charter School Update: A brief update for the Don Soffer Aventura High School
(DSAHS) was provided by Principal Dr. Geoff McKee, accompanied by student
Saniya Dhawan, and Drama student Julia Lima performed a song from the school's
production of West Side Story.
• Other Presentations: Retired Aventura Officer David Yuzuk and author of The
Giant Killer (book and documentary) provided a presentation on the life of
homeless veteran and decorated hero Richard Flaherty.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Action Taken: Approved
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• March 5, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• March 21 , 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
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Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting RECAP April 2, 2024
B. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-19
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. Action Taken: Approved
A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO$7,550.98 FOR SCANWRITER
EXCEL STANDARD WORKSTATION PLUS MAINTENANCE AND $75,000.00 FOR
PACKETALK DIESEL CAMERA AND ALPR TRAILER WITH 5-YEAR WARRANTY FROM
THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
D. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
SELECTING VARIOUS CONSULTANTS PURSUANTTO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
NO. 2023-11-01 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A MASTER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR WAYFINDING KIOSK
DEVICES WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN CONNECTION
WITH THE INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR DIGITAL MESSAGE BOARD KIOSKS WITHIN
THE CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Action Taken: Approved
A MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL
REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND THE
LETTER DATED MARCH 21, 2024 ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT A.
6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: Passed on First Reading
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 1-22 "URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PLAIN
VIEW IN PUBLIC PLACES PROHIBITED"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2024-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-17 WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR
THE 2023/2024 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE 2023/2024 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.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS
A report was provided by a member of the City Commission.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the public.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
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