October 17, 2024 Aventura City Commission Special Meeting MinutesAVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 17, 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 9:07 a.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 Mayor Weinberg.
3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS:
• Proclamations: Proclamations were presented to Dr. Marvin Wellen
(October 17, 2024) and Dr. Neil Furman (October 18, 2024) in recognition of their
contributions to the Aventura community.
Artist Romero Britto presented Mayor Weinberg with artwork to be displayed in his office.
The meeting was recessed at 9:26 a.m. for the Local Planning Agency Meeting and
reconvened at 9:55 a.m. All those listed above remained in attendance.
4. 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
Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Kruss, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The
following action was taken:
A. Resolution No. 2024-72 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ALPHA MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, D.W. RECREATION
SERVICES, INC., AND LEADEX CORP. FOR POUR IN PLACE RUBBER & ARTIFICIAL
TURF PLAYGROUND SURFACES REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICES;
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. Withdrawn by the Applicant as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING A SIX-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-79(i) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 20605 NE
34 AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
C. Motion approved as follows:
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES): A MOTION TO ACCEPT
FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY
OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND TO
ACCEPT FOR FILING THOSE LETTERS DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 ATTACHED
HERETO AS ATTACHMENT 1.
D. Motion approved as follows:
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL (DSAHS): A MOTION TO ACCEPT
FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE DON SOFFER
AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND TO
ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 ATTACHED HERETO
AS ATTACHMENT 1.
E. Motion approved as follows:
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES) AND THE DON SOFFER
AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL (DSAHS): A MOTION ADOPTING THE CHARTER SCHOOLS
USA READING PLAN FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL AND THE
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL.
F. Motion approved as follows:
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL (DSAHS): A MOTION APPROVING
THE A+ FUNDS DISTRIBUTION PLAN - FLORIDA SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
SPENDING PLAN FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL.
5. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Meyers
reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures and Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all
those wishing to offer testimony on Items 513-5D. No disclosures of ex parte
communications were provided by members of the City Commission.
ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Community Development Director Keven Klopp incorporated the testimony provided at
the October 17, 2024 Local Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference for
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Items 5A-5D, with positive recommendations for all the items from the Local Planning
Agency.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31,
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-145, "TOWN CENTER ZONING DISTRICTS", TO CREATE
SECTION 31-145(f) "TOWN CENTER NORTH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TC5) DISTRICT'
TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED REGULATIONS AND
STANDARDS; 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.
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.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SMALL SCALE
AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO
REDESIGNATE AN APPROXIMATE 26.5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND NE 213 STREET, IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO
NUMBERS 28-1234-019-0011 AND 28-1234-019-0021, FROM "BUSINESS AND OFFICE" TO
"TOWN CENTER"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (513).
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Kruss.
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.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
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C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 26.5
ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND
NE 213 STREET IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBERS 28-1234-019-0011 AND 28-1234-019-
0021, FROM "COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (B2)" AND "MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT
(MO)", TO "TOWN CENTER NORTH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (TC5)";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (5C)
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Bloom.
No comments were provided by the Applicant.
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.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 3.7
ACRE TRACT OF LAND EAST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD AND NE 213 STREET, DEPICTED ON THE LOCATION MAP IN EXHIBIT "1"
AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "2", FROM "MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT (MO)",
TO "COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CF)"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (51D).
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded
by Commissioner Kruss.
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.
6. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3
"ADVERTISING" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE ARTICLE III
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"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 passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2024-19 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. 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 ENGAGED IN
THE BOYCOTT, DIVESTMENT AND SANCTIONS MOVEMENT TARGETING 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 Kruss and
seconded by Commissioner Joel.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The City Commission provided comments in support of the Ordinance.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously by roll call vote, and
Ordinance No. 2024-20 was adopted.
7. 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 10:09
a.m. /
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M C, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on November 19, 2024.
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