May 7, 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
May 7, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
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 May 7, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.
The passing of Bob Graham, former Florida Governor and United States Senator, was
noted, as he was recognized for his contributions.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was led by former Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman, former Aventura
Commissioner Luz Weinberg, and Aventura Police Chief Michael Bentolila.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VICE MAYOR
It was announced that Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks will serve as Vice Mayor for the
next six months.
4. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Legislative Update — Senator Jason Pizzo: Senator Pizzo provided an update
on the recent legislative session in Tallahassee, as well as his top priorities.
• Proclamations: Proclamations were presented designating Safe Boating Week
(May 18-24), Municipal Clerk Week (May 5-11, 2024), Judge Jennifer L.H. Azar
Day (May 7, 2024), and Jewish American Heritage Month (May 2024).
• Special Recognitions: Certificates of Appointment were announced and
presented to the Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board Members. A Certificate of
Special Recognition was presented to Tzippy Holand for sharing her story about
the Holocaust.
• Employee Service Awards: Special recognition certificates and appreciation
items were presented to Police Officer James Martin (10 years) and Police
Detective Kenneth Sealy (20 years).
• Other: The Don Soffer Aventura High School outgoing Student President Ethan
Bazak introduced the incoming President Saniya Dhawan.
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Action Taken: Approved
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• April 2, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• April 18, 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
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B. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-22
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: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA ARTS AND
CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM;AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
VARIOUS CONSULTANTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
PURSUANT TO 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. 2024-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
SELECTING SFM LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC FOR COMPREHENSIVE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND THE GOVERNMENT
CENTER PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2024-1-1 IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $494,871.85 ANNUALLY FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ALPHA PLAYGROUNDS TO PERFORM A"POUR IN PLACE"
RUBBER SAFETY RESURFACING ON THE PLAYGROUNDS AT FOUNDERS PARK AND
PEACE PARK; 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. 2024-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
SEAWATER CONSTRUCTION CORP. TO REPLACE AND ADD FENCING AT FOUNDERS
PARK, 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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H. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A MATCHING FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $877,316 TO EXPAND THE
CITY'S ON-DEMAND TRANSIT SERVICE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: Passed on First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE
OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE III "ADVISORY
BOARDS," BY REPEALING DIVISION 6 "ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD";
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
9. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2024-07
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.
10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
11. REPORTS
• Scooters (Mayor Weinberg): It was reported that the City is working on a solution
on an issue with electric scooters and electric bikes on the sidewalks.
• Additional Reports. Reports were provided by members of the City Commission.
• Request for Executive Session: An executive session was requested to be
scheduled for May 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.,forthe notice of appeal from Promenade
regarding their short term vacation rental violation.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were provided by a member of the public.
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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