June 4, 2024 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes &`?i
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 4, 2024
6:00 p.m.
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 6:20 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard
S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Amit Bloom, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Billy Joel, Commissioner Paul A. Kruss,
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. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamations: None.
• Special Recognitions: Florida Government Finance Officers Association
(FGFOA) President Frank DiPaolo presented the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) Triple Crown Award to the City. Mr. Wasson recognized
Finance Director Melissa Cruz and her staff for achieving the award. Vice Mayor
Dr. Marks presented a Certificate of Appointment to Arts & Cultural Center
Advisory Board Member Dr. Helen Sachs Chaset.
• Employee Service Awards: None.
• Charter School Update: None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the City
Commission.
'Participated via virtual communications media teclmology.
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A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Kruss, seconded by Commissioner Friedland, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• May 7, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• May 16, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting
• May 16, 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
• May 24, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2024-31 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA ARTS AND
CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2024-32 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SEAWATER CONSTRUCTION CORP. TO REPLACE AND
ADD FENCING AT FOUNDERS PARK; RESCINDING THE PRIOR APPROVAL IN
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
REVISED CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR
APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2024-33 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A TERM SHEET WITH GULFSTREAM PARK, LLC IN FURTHERANCE OF THE
ACQUISITION OF A THREE-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN GULFSTREAM PARK AND THE CITY TO USE SAID PARCEL FOR FUTURE
USE AS A CHARTER SCHOOL SITE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Meyers
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures and Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all
those wishing to offer testimony on the item. No disclosures of ex parte communications
were provided by members of the City Commission.
RESOLUTION: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-144(C)(1)GG OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW TWO (2) ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOWROOMS
ON A SHOPPING CENTER PARCEL WHERE NO MORE THAN ONE (1) IS PERMITTED ON
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THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19565 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Bloom and
seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the testimony provided at
the Local Planning Agency Meeting into the record, including the positive
recommendation of the LPA and the staff report recommending approval, subject to the
conditions listed.
No additional comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Turnberry Associates).
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
No additional comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2024-34 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCE — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. 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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Bloom.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the information provided at
the Local Planning Agency Meeting into the record, including the positive
recommendation of the LPA and the staff report recommending approval.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
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Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. 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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Bloom and
seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
Mr. Wasson incorporated the information provided at the Local Planning Agency Meeting
into the record, including the positive recommendation of the LPA and his report
recommending approval.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
C. 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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Joel.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mrs. Horvath read
the following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE
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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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Bloom.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2024-08 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS:
Vice Mayor Dr. Marks reported on the recent donation of an ambulance to Israel and the
City establishing a sister city with Modi'in.
Commissioner Bloom reported on the Don Soffer Aventura High School class of 2024
graduation ceremony.
Mayor Weinberg reported on the successful opening of Founders Parks South, including
the pickleball courts and gardens, and displayed the trophy as winner of the Mayor's Cup
Challenge.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were provided by members of the public.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Dr. Marks, seconded by
Commissioner Joel, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 6.42
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MM , City Clerk
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Approved by the City Commission on July 2, 2024.
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