July 2, 2024 RECAP Aventura City Commission Regular MeetingCITY OF AVENTURA
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
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CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING RECAP
July 2, 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
July 2, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was led by Mayor Weinberg.
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamations: None
• Special Recognitions: The City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Clerk, City
Attorney, Department Directors, YMCA, and City personnel were applauded for
their efforts during the recent rainfall and flash flooding event. Unanimous
consensus was provided by the City Commission directing the City Manager to
provide an additional day off in recognition and in appreciation of their work during
that time.
A Certificate of Special Recognition was presented to Aventura resident Carolina
Duer and her son for their heroic actions and dedication to the safety and welfare
of stranded residents during the storm.
• Employee Service Awards: None.
• Charter School Update: None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Action Taken: Approved
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• June 4, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• June 13, 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING BRYAN PEGUES TO SERVE AS THE NEXT CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY
OF AVENTURA; APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRYAN
PEGUES AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE RULES OF DECORUM SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION 2023-30 BY
FURTHER ELABORATING ON THE MEANING OF DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT DURING
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PUBLIC MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR EMERGENCY
PURCHASES AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 2-252(D) OF THE CITY CODE FOR
LANDSCAPING MATERIALS AND SERVICES FROM BRIGHTVIEW, INC. IN CONNECTION
WITH THE JUNE 12-14 RAINFALL EVENT CAUSING FLASH FLOODING AND OTHER
DAMAGE TO CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TEN STREET LIGHTS FROM TORRES ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $273,340; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A TOWING CONTRACT TO DOLPHIN TOWING & RECOVERY, INC. AND A
BACKUP TOWING CONTRACT TO ALPINE TOWING DBA GALACTIC TOWING;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION
TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
G. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A BEAUTIFICATION
GRANT, AND ENTER INTO A BEAUTIFICATION GRANT, LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION,
AND MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION ENABLING ALL
BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES HIRED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2000 AND OCTOBER 1,
2003 TO PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT UNDER THE SAME OR SIMILAR TERMS AS
BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES HIRED BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2000; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: Passed on First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 36
"RETIREMENT", ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND", BY AMENDING
SECTION 36-37 "TIME OF HIRE"; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2024-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 14-100
"SECURING OF CONSTRUCTION SITES; OTHER REQUIREMENTS" OF CHAPTER 14;
AMENDING SECTION 31-143 "RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS," SECTION 31-191
"SIGN REGULATIONS GENERALLY," AND SECTION 31-221 "LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS" OF CHAPTER 31; AMENDING SECTION 38-48 "OFFICE HOURS;
COLLECTION HOURS" OF CHAPTER 38; AMENDING SECTION 45-38 "USE OF RIGHTS -
OF -WAY" OF CHAPTER 45 TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2024-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31,
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-191(f) "PROHIBITED SIGNS", ALLOWING FOR BILLBOARDS IN
A LIMITED CAPACITY IN THE CITY SUBJECT TO CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Action Taken: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2024-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE
OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE IV "FINANCE," DIVISION
3 "PURCHASING" BY INCREASING THE CITY MANAGER'S PURCHASING AUTHORITY
FROM $50,000 TO $100,000; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY,
CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS
Reports were provided by members of the City Commission.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were provided by a member of the public.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
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