September 3, 2024 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes &`?i
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 3, 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 6:15 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, 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 City Commission First
Budget Public Hearing.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A moment of silence was observed in recognition of the first Commission regular meeting
since the passing of Commissioner Michael Stern on July 25, 2024.
The posting of the flags at half-staff was noted and a moment of prayer was observed in
recognition of those hostages that recently lost their lives in the Gaza Strip.
• Proclamations: A proclamation was noted designating Robert M. Swedroe
Day (September 3, 2024). Proclamations were presented to Allyson Vaulx, Feeding South
Florida, designating Hunger Action Month (September 2024) and to Silvia Dominguez
Vanni, Mystic Force Foundation, designating Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
(September 2024).
• Special Recognitions: None.
• Vision Zero Presentation: None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the City
Commission.
'Participated via virtual communications media technology.
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A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Friedland, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• July 2, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• July 18, 2024 City Commission Meeting (Budget Review)
• July 18, 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
• August 6, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2024-51 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING THE CITY AS A "VISION ZERO CITY' AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO CREATE A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A GOAL OF NO
SEVERE TRAFFIC INJURIES OR FATALITIES BY 2030; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPOINT A WORKING GROUP TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING,
IMPLEMENTING AND MONITORING THE ACTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2024-52 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THOSE SECTIONS LISTED IN SAID
AGREEMENT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE THROUGH CHAPTER 8CC OF THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2024-53 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING CONTRACTS TO SOUTHERN COMFORT SOLUTIONS, INC., GREEN
ALLIANCE, INC., CEDENOS COMFORT COOLING, LLC, AND PILAR SERVICES, INC. FOR
HVAC SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND INSTALLATION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2024-54 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
SELECTING US LUBRICANTS, LLC AND ENVIROWASTE SERVICES GROUP, INC. FOR
STORMWATER MAINTENANCE SERVICES PURSUANT TO RFP 2024-7-1; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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F. Resolution No. 2024-55 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CITY'S PROPERTY, GENERAL LIABILITY,
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE, CYBER LIABILITY AND WORKERS'
COMPENSATION INSURANCE TO BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE SERVICES, INC;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2024-56 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE FEDERAL TAX RELIEF ACT, THE FLOOD INSURANCE
RELIEF ACT, AND CALLING FOR ADDITIONAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLORIDA
PROPERTY INSURANCE CRISIS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2024-57 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE
ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (TPO) FOR THE MOBILITY PLAN FOR UPTOWN AVENTURA;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Resolution No. 2024-58 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ERP SAAS AGREEMENT WITH
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Resolution No. 2024-59 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $342,120 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
PREPARATION OF A CITY-WIDE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND STORMWATER
MASTERPLAN UPDATE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND GIT
CONSULTING, LLC; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
K. Resolution No. 2024-60 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A RECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR,
LLC TO REMOVE THE COMPANY'S FORMER EXISITING SIGNS AND RELOCATE AND
CONSTRUCT TWO NEW SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF AVENTURA; 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.
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L. Resolution No. 2024-61 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE PARCEL OF LAND TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE CITY FROM
GULFSTREAM PARK, LLC TO 3.7 ACRES FOR FUTURE USE AS A CHARTER SCHOOL
SITE; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF .7 ACRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150,000;
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ONE PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT INCLUSIVE OF THE ADDITIONAL .7 ACRES; 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: None.
7. ORDINANCE — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING: Mrs. Horvath read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3
"ADVERTISING" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE ARTICLE III
"BUSINESS SOLICITATION" AND SECTION 3-36 "SOLICITATION OF BUSINESS ON
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY'; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY,
AND CODIFICATION; 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.
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 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 Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Kruss.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
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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. 2024-14 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
CREATING SECTION 48-46 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE THE
PLACEMENT, INSTALLATION, AND OPERATION OF SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS ON
ROADWAYS MAINTAINED AS SCHOOL ZONES, ESTABLISH TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROCEDURES WHEN SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS ARE UTILIZED FOR SCHOOL
ZONE SPEED LIMIT VIOLATIONS, AND CREATE HEARING PROCEDURES RELATING TO
SUCH SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Bloom.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item and noted the number of violations observed as part of the
study that was conducted.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The City Commission discussed the item including the goal to keep students safe and the
study done.
Mr. Meyers reported on the 90-day notice that must be given to the public prior to the use
of the cameras.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2024-15 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
C. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08, WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A CHARTER
SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF
EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 (JULY 1 —JUNE 30) BY REVISING
THE 2023/2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET DOCUMENT AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Kruss.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the year-end budget amendment.
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. 2024-16 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS:
Mayor Weinberg reported on the Court granting the City's motion to dismiss the Aventura
Marina Owners Association, Inc. litigation regarding Aventura Park South.
Commissioner Bloom welcomed the new Deputy Police Chief, Christopher Chastain.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following member of the public provided comments:
Priscilla Oliveira (Marina Cove, Aventura).
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 6:59
p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M , ity Clerk
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Approved by the City Commission on October 1 , 2024.
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