02-19-2026 City Commission Special Meeting AgendaCITY OF AV]ENTURA
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
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CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
February 19, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
51h Floor Executive Conference Room
City Commission
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
City Manager Bryan Pegues
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorney Robert Meyers
Aventura City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
February 19, 2026
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC INPUT:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
URGING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO RESTORE THE ORIGINAL
NAME OF THE SCHOOL CURRENTLY KNOWN AS AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 BY
REMOVING THE WORD "AVENTURA" FROM THE SCHOOL'S NAME; DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO SUBMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA AND CHARTER SCHOOLS USA, AT AVENTURA, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND CHARTER SCHOOLS USA, AT AVENTURA, LLC; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
4. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact
the Office of the City Clerk, (305) 466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com, not later than two days prior to such
proceedings. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may participate in the meeting. Anyone
wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such
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record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. Agenda items are available online at cityofaventura.com for viewing and printing, or may be requested through
the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM- Bryan Pegues, City Manager's
DATE: February 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution Urging Miami -Dade County School Board to Restore the
Original Name of Waterways K-8 School
February 19, 2026 City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution urging the
Miami -Dade County School Board to restore the original name of the school currently
known as Aventura Waterways K-8 by removing the word "Aventura" from the school's
name.
BACKGROUND
The school currently operating under the name Aventura Waterways K-8 is not located
within the City of Aventura and is not operated or governed by the City. The addition of
"Aventura" to the school's name occurred without input or consent from the City and has
resulted in ongoing confusion among parents, residents, and the general public regarding
the City's role and responsibility for the school.
The City of Aventura operates two municipal charter schools and frequently receives
inquiries, concerns, and requests related to Aventura Waterways K-8, despite having no
jurisdiction or administrative authority over that school. This misperception creates
unnecessary administrative challenges and confusion for families seeking to engage with
the appropriate school officials.
The proposed resolution formally requests that the Miami -Dade County School Board
restore the school's original name, Waterways K-8, which more accurately reflects its
location and governance and eliminates confusion with the City's charter school system.
CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, URGING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD TO RESTORE THE ORIGINAL NAME OF THE SCHOOL
CURRENTLY KNOWN AS AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 BY
REMOVING THE WORD "AVENTURA" FROM THE SCHOOL'S NAME;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SUBMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the school currently known as Aventura Waterways K-8 ("School") is
not located in the City of Aventura: and
WHEREAS, Aventura was added to the name of the School without input or
consent of the City of Aventura; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura currently operates two municipal charter schools
but has no jurisdiction over the Aventura Waterways K-8 school causing confusion to
parents and others wishing to interact with school personnel in connection with school -
related matters; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution to remove "Aventura"
from the school's name is in the best interest of the City and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That the above stated recitals are hereby
adopted and confirmed.
Section 2. Reinstating the School's Original Name. That the City
Commission hereby requests the Miami -Dade County School Board to change the school
name of the school currently known as Aventura Waterways K-8 to its original name
"Waterways K-8."
Section 3. Implementation. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to submit this
Resolution to the Miami -Dade County School District to take all action necessary to
implement this Resolution.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner , and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2026-
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19t" day of February, 2026.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM- Bryan Pegues, City Manager's
DATE: February 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Approve Amended Management Agreements for
the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) and the Aventura City
of Excellence School (ACES)
February 19, 2026 City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully recommend that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolutions
authorizing the execution of the Amended Management Agreements for the Don Soffer
Aventura High School and the Aventura City of Excellence School.
BACKGROUND
The attached Resolutions authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended
Management Agreement between the City of Aventura and Charter Schools USA, at
Aventura, LLC (CSUSA) for the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) and the
Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES).
The City Commission previously approved the original Management Agreement pursuant
to Resolution 2019-21 and has amended the agreement from time to time, most recently
in June 2024.
The proposed amendment increases the Management Fee for a period not to exceed five
(5) years in recognition of CSUSA's expanded responsibilities associated with facilities
development and construction oversight for the new high school project.
As the City advances the next phase of the Don Soffer Aventura High School expansion,
CSUSA's role has grown to include significant coordination related to site plan
implementation, design review, and construction oversight. The temporary adjustment to
the Management Fee reflects the additional administrative, operational, and project
management services required during this critical development period.
CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AMENDED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND CHARTER SCHOOLS USA, AT AVENTURA, LLC;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY
TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2019-21 approving a
management agreement ("Management Agreement") for the Don Soffer Aventura High
School between the City of Aventura and Charter Schools USA, at Aventura, LLC
("CSUSA") and has subsequently amended the Management Agreement most recently
in June 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that amending the Management
Agreement to increase the Management Fee for a period not to exceed five (5) years
reflects CSUSA's role in facilities development and construction oversight with respect to
the construction of the new high school and is in the best interest and welfare of the
residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Each of the above -stated recitals are hereby adopted, confirmed, and
incorporated herein.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached
amended Management Agreement for the Don Soffer Aventura High School between the
City of Aventura and Charter Schools USA, at Aventura, LLC.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to do all things necessary to carry of
the aims of this Resolution.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2026-
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner , and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19t" day of February, 2026.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM- Bryan Pegues, City Manager's
DATE: February 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Approve Amended Management Agreements for
the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) and the Aventura City
of Excellence School (ACES)
February 19, 2026 City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully recommend that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolutions
authorizing the execution of the Amended Management Agreements for the Don Soffer
Aventura High School and the Aventura City of Excellence School.
BACKGROUND
The attached Resolutions authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended
Management Agreement between the City of Aventura and Charter Schools USA, at
Aventura, LLC (CSUSA) for the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) and the
Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES).
The City Commission previously approved the original Management Agreement pursuant
to Resolution 2019-21 and has amended the agreement from time to time, most recently
in June 2024.
The proposed amendment increases the Management Fee for a period not to exceed five
(5) years in recognition of CSUSA's expanded responsibilities associated with facilities
development and construction oversight for the new high school project.
As the City advances the next phase of the Don Soffer Aventura High School expansion,
CSUSA's role has grown to include significant coordination related to site plan
implementation, design review, and construction oversight. The temporary adjustment to
the Management Fee reflects the additional administrative, operational, and project
management services required during this critical development period.
CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AMENDED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND CHARTER SCHOOLS USA, AT AVENTURA, LLC;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY
TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2002-40 approving a
management agreement ("Management Agreement") for the Aventura City of Excellence
School between the City of Aventura and Charter Schools USA, at Aventura, LLC
("CSUSA") and has subsequently amended the Management Agreement on several
occasions, most recently in June 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that amending the Management
Agreement to increase the Management Fee for a period not to exceed five (5) years
reflects CSUSA's role in facilities development and construction oversight with respect to
the construction of the new high school and is in the best interest and welfare of the
residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Each of the above -stated recitals are hereby adopted, confirmed, and
incorporated herein.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached
amended Management Agreement for the Aventura City of Excellence School between
the City of Aventura and Charter Schools USA, at Aventura, LLC.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to do all things necessary to carry of
the aims of this Resolution.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2026-
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner , and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19t" day of February, 2026.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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