October 1, 2024 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesAVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 1, 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 6:03 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 led by the Don Soffer Aventura High
School Student Government Boards.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS 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: 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
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:
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
October 1, 2024
• 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. Motion approved as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2024-62 adopted as follows:
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.
D. Resolution No. 2024-63 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2024-64 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2024-65 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2024-66 adopted as follows:
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.
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H. Resolution No. 2024-67 adopted as follows:
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.
Resolution No. 2024-68 adopted as follows:
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. Resolution No. 2024-69 adopted as follows:
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.
K. Resolution No. 2024-70 adopted as follows:
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: Mayor Weinberg requested that the Israeli flag be flown at
Government Center on October 7, 2024.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Kruss and seconded by
Commissioner Bloom.
The City Commission discussed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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 2,
"ADMINISTRATION," OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE
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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.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Bloom.
Mr. Meyers reviewed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The City Commission discussed the item with consensus provided to add language to
prohibit against contracting with parties engaged in the boycott, divestment, and
sanctions movement targeting Israel.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance as amended on first reading passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
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.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Kruss and
seconded by Commissioner Bloom.
Mr. Meyers reviewed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The City Commission discussed the item.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Resolution No. 2024-71 was adopted.
10. REPORTS:
• Intersection Safety Program Annual Report — City Manager: Mr. Wasson
provided the annual report as required by State Statute.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded by Commissioner
Bloom.
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The City Commission discussed the item followed by comments on the statute
requirements by Mr. Meyers.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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: None.
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 7:18
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, Mkt, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on November 19, 2024.
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