July 2, 2024 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes &`?i
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
J U LY 2, 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 6:10 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 Sterne, 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 led by Mayor Weinberg.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS 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.
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5. 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
Kruss, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The
following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• June 4, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• June 13, 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Resolution No. 2024-37 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2024-38 adopted as follows:
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
PUBLIC MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2024-39 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2024-40 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2024-41 adopted as follows:
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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. Resolution No. 2024-42 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2024-43 adopted as follows:
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.
7. ORDINANCE — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Kruss 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.
The City Commission discussed the item and thanked the Police Pension Board, Mr.
Wasson, Mr. Pegues, and staff for their work on the item.
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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:
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 Vice Mayor Dr. Marks 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 passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2024-11 was adopted.
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 Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Kruss.
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.
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The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2024-12 was adopted.
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 Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Kruss.
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. 2024-13 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Kruss reported on his recent trip to Aventura's sister city, Modi'in - Israel,
and his meeting with Mayor Bibas.
Vice Mayor Dr. Marks congratulated Finance Director Melissa Cruz on her recent
marriage and wished Aventura Police Sergeant Teresa Williams a speedy recovery.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following member of the public provided comments:
Deborah Koch, Executive Director-American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys.
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 Kruss, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 6:49
p.m.
'-" Ellisa L. Horvath, MM City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on September 3, 2024.
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