July 18, 2024 Aventura City Commission Regular Workshop Minutes AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR WORKSHOP MINUTES
J U LY 18, 2024
9:00 a.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
10:32 a.m. 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, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa
L. Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. Commissioner Michael Stern was absent.
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge was done at the City Commission Meeting.
3. Discussion: Awarding Key to the City to Dr. Marvin Wellen (Vice Mayor Dr.
Marks): Vice Mayor Dr. Marks requested that the City Commission consider awarding a
Key to the City to Dr. Wellen and reviewed his accomplishments as outlined in the
agenda.
The City Commission discussed the item and the need to keep the key reserved for
certain individuals as outlined in the City's requirements.
Mayor Weinberg offered to issue a proclamation for Dr. Wellen in recognition of his
accomplishments and efforts to be presented at the September 3, 2024 Commission
Meeting, in addition to the one that had been issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Weinberg also offered to issue a proclamation for Commissioner Joel's brother in
recognition of his 100th birthday.
City Manager Summary: No consensus was provided to award a Key to the City.
The following additional items were discussed:
Consensus was provided in response to Vice Mayor Dr. Marks' request to publicize and
distribute an information card as provided in the past on responses to active shooters.
Mr. Meyers briefly discussed the documents provided to the City and members of the City
Commission regarding Turnberry North and Turnberry South referencing a Bert Harris
Act Claim relating to Ordinance No. 2023-14. He will provide an analysis to the
Commission members and a response that will be sent.
Aventura City Commission
Regular Workshop Minutes—July 18, 2024
Mr. Wasson reported on the Florida League of Cities (FLC) request to provide a voting
delegate for Aventura for the FLC conference in August. Consensus was provided for
Commissioner Friedland to serve as the City's voting delegate since she was attending
the conference.
Street Renaming — 21011 Street (Commissioner Friedland): Commissioner
Friedland suggested that the City Commission consider a request by Rabbi Forta to name
the side street along 2101h Street, in addition to the street number, bordering Aventura
Chabad. She noted for the record that it was not her synagogue.
The City Commission discussed the item including whether or not the street was private,
possible security issues in renaming the street, and additional requests that may follow if
one is approved.
Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Deputy City Manager Bryan Pegues and Community
Development Director Keven Klopp, explained the specifics of the City street with a public
easement.
Police Chief Michael Bentolila provided comments.
City Manager Summary: No consensus was provided to proceed.
4. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the City
Commission, the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 11 .05 a.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, M06, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on September 3, 2024.
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