October 1, 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
October 1, 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
City Manager Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting RECAP October 1, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was led by the Don Soffer Aventura High School Student Government Boards.
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions: Mayor Weinberg noted the
addition of an item to the agenda requiring Commission approval following the Consent
Agenda.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamations: Proclamations were presented to Commissioner Amit Bloom
designating Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2024) and Consul General
of Israel in Miami Maor Elbaz-Starinsky designating awareness for the one year
anniversary of October 7, 2023.
• Special Recognitions: A Certificate of Special Recognition was presented to IT
Director Carlos Fernandez for his accomplishment as a Certified Government
Chief Information Officer.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Action Taken: Approved
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• September 3, 2024 City Commission First Budget Public Hearing
• September 3, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• September 10, 2024 City Commission Second Budget Public Hearing
• September 19, 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Action Taken: Approved
A MOTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA BUXTON,
ESQ. AND DANIEL NAIM AND APPOINTMENT OF CLIFFORD SCHULMAN, ESQ. AS
SPECIAL MASTERS FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS.
C. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE TOWN OF BAY HARBOR ISLANDS FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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D. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PROGRAM FOR A PUBLIC INFORMATION (PPI)
DOCUMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE IMPROVEMENT
PLAN, AND THE FLOOD RESPONSE PREPARATION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-64
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.
F. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
SELECTING THE FIRM OF CAP GOVERNMENT, INC. TO PERFORM BUILDING AND PLAN
REVIEW SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISQ #24-08-30-3; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES; AUTHORIZING
NEGOTIATIONS WITH AN ALTERNATE FIRM TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED SERVICES
SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SELECTED FIRM BE UNSUCCESSFUL;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH REDSPEED
FLORIDA, LLC FOR SPEED DETECTION CAMERAS IN DESIGNATED SCHOOL ZONES;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BERRY DUNN
MCNEIL & PARKER, LLC TO PROVIDE IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES TO THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
RATIFYING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH ISLAND CONSTRUCTION GROUP,
INC. TO REPLACE THE MEZZANINE DECK AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
RATIFYING AN AGREEMENT WITH HPF ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SERVICES RELATED
TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MEZZANINE DECK AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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K. Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TAPIA LUIS M SERVICE CORP. DBA L&M ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTORS, IAM ELECTRIC, INC., AND PHASE 2 ELECTRIC, LLC DBA WESWORTH
ELECTRIC FOR ON-CALL ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADDED ITEM — ISRAELI FLAG TO BE FLOWN AT GOVERNMENT CENTER
OCTOBER 7, 2024: Action Taken: Approved
6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Action Taken: Passed on First Reading with Language Added
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
"ADMINISTRATION," OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE
SECTION 2-261, "PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH PARTIES THAT
BOYCOTT ISRAEL," TO ESTABLISH CONTRACT PROCEDURES FOR ALL CITY
CONTRACTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT:
Action Taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA;
SUPPORTING PEACE AND SECURITY FOR ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS;
SUPPORTING THE INDICTMENT, CAPTURE AND PROSECUTION OF HAMAS
LEADERSHIP; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. REPORTS
• Intersection Safety Program Annual Report — City Manager:
Action Taken: Approved
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• Recognition for Years of Service on the Aventura City Commission:
Recognition items were provided to Commissioner Billy Joel and Vice Mayor Dr.
Linda Marks followed by remarks as they prepare to leave office in November. The
retirement of Mr. Wasson was recognized followed by remarks thanking him for 6
years of service as City Manager.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments were provided by members of the public.
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12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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