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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-2026 City Commission Regular Meeting AgendaCITY OF AVENTURA Aventura Government Center 19200 West Country Club Drive Aventura, FL 33180 ..... � ice.. CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA April 7, 2026 6:00 p.m. Aventura Government Center Commission Chambers 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 Regular Meeting Agenda April 7, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions 4. COMMISSION REPORTS 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: • Florida Neuroinclusion Toolkit - County Commissioner Raquel Regalado • Proclamations • Special Recognitions • Employee Service Awards 6. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any member of the Commission, that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. If the public wishes to speak on a matter on the consent agenda they must inform the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. They will be recognized to speak prior to the approval of the consent agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: • March 3, 2026 City Commission Regular Meeting • March 19, 2026 City Commission Special Meeting • March 19, 2026 City Commission Regular Workshop B. 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. C. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $19,934.14 FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR THE OUTFITTING OF POLICE EQUIPMENT OF THE TWO VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE AGGRESSIVE DRIVING ENFORCEMENT UNIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM. D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA ARTS IN AVENTURA BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, REQUESTING ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND) WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW MARINE PATROL PERSONAL WATERCRAFT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Page I of 4 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 7, 2026 F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 96- 38 WHICH ADOPTED A FEE SCHEDULE FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND WHICH RESOLUTION WAS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 98-28, 2000-24, 2009-45, 2019-22, AND 2020-48; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS ENUMERATED IN THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENABLING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH METRO ELEVATOR FOR THE IMMEDIATE PROCUREMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S PARKING GARAGE ELEVATOR; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Please be advised that the following items as indicated on the Commission agenda are zoning hearings and are quasi-judicial in nature. As such, the quasi-judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for these items. If you wish to object or comment upon these items, please inform the Mavor when public comments are requested. An opportunity for persons to speak on these items will be made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on the items. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, will be made under oath or affirmation for these quasi judicial items. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-ezarnination. If you refuse either to be cross-ezarnined or to be sworn your testimony will be given its due weight. The general public will not be permitted to cross-examine Aitnesses, but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization. Further details of the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk. ORDINANCE - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING: 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(B), "TOWN CENTER (TC1) DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (3), "CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED", TO ALLOW "HOTELS" IN MIXED -USE STRUCTURES WITHIN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING: B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY APPLYING THE "AVENTURA CORE SUBDISTRICT OVERLAY (MUC1)" TO AN APPROXIMATE 122-ACRE TRACT OF LAND CURRENTLY ZONED "COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (132)", GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD TO WEST COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AND SOUTH OF AVENTURA BOULEVARD TO THE WILLIAM LEHMAN CAUSEWAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item will be DEFERRED to the May 5, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda. Page 2 of 4 Aventura City- Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 7, 2026 8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE SECTION 31-144(g) "AVENTURA METROPOLITAN URBAN CENTER ZONING DISTRICT OVERLAY", TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ZONING DISTRICT OVERLAY AND RELATED REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item will be DEFERRED to the May 5, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II "LOCAL BUSINESS TAXES' OF CHAPTER 18 "BUSINESS REGULATIONS, TAXES AND PERMITS" OF THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 18-42 "TAX SCHEDULE" BY PROVIDING AN INCREASE OF FIVE (5%) PERCENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE III "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2-191 "CREATION AND COMPOSITION" BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD WHEN NECESSARY AND REMOVING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17 WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET 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. 10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC INPUT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE TO NEGOTIATE WITH GULFSTREAM PARK FOR THE PURCHASE OF A .84 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND ADJOINING THE EXISTING 3.7 ACRE PARCEL FOR A TOTAL CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 4.5 ACRES FROM GULFSTREAM PARK FOR FUTURE USE AS THE NEW CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE THIS PARCEL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THIS PARCEL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. STAFF REPORTS 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS Page 3 of 4 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 7, 2026 13. OTHER BUSINESS: None. 14. ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETINGS Meeting dates, times, and location are subject to change. Please check the City's website for the most current schedule. Meetings will be held at the City of Aventura Government Center (19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura). COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP — APRIL 23, 2026 AT 9 AM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING — MAY 5, 2026 AT 6 PM COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP — MAY 21, 2026 AT 9 AM 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 Aventma 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 meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim 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 cityofaventum.com for viewing and printing, or may be requested through the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventum.com. Page 4 of 4 CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM TO: City Commission FROM: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk DATE: April 3, 2026 SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes April 7, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached minutes, as provided by the City Clerk, for the Commission meetings held as listed below. BACKGROUND Meetings were held and minutes have been provided for Commission approval for the following: • March 3, 2026 City Commission Regular Meeting • March 19, 2026 City Commission Special Meeting • March 19, 2026 City Commission Regular Workshop Should you have any questions, please contact me. /elh attachments AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 3, 2026 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 6:04 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Amit Bloom, Commissioner Clifford B. Ain, Commissioner Gustavo Blachman, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky, City Manager Bryan Pegues, 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 members of the Aventura Gems Dance Team and the Don Soffer Aventura High School Student Government Association. 3. COMMISSION REPORTS: Members of the City Commission provided reports as follows: Commissioner Orlinsky provided information on the recent Ellie's Army Foundation Walkathon in Aventura. 4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: • Miami -Dade County Commissioner Micky Steinberg presented the City Commission with a check for $25,000 representing the municipal grant awarded to the City for a volleyball court. • Proclamations: A proclamation was presented to the Stern Family for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (March 2026) in recognition of former Aventura Commissioner Michael Stern. • Special Recognitions: Special recognition certificates were presented to the Aventura Gems Dance Team members and coaches for the achievement of earning top honors at the Starpower Dance Competition in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 2026 • Employee Service Awards: None. • Other Presentations: The Don Soffer Aventura High School Student Government Association presented information on their upcoming "Night of Excellence" fundraising event. RECESS AND RECONVENE: A motion to recess the meeting for the Local Planning Agency Meeting was offered by Commissioner Kruss, seconded by Commissioner Orlinsky, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The meeting was recessed at 6:31 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 6:52 p.m., following the Local Planning Agency Meeting, with all those in attendance as previously noted. 6. 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 Vice Mayor Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Orlinsky, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The following action was taken: A. Minutes approved as follows: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: • February 3, 2026 City Commission Regular Meeting • February 19, 2026 City Commission Special Meeting • February 19, 2026 City Commission Regular Workshop B. Resolution No. 2026-13 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. Resolution No. 2026-14 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM PLAN (SSPP) AND THE SECURITY PROGRAM PLAN (SPP); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D. Resolution No. 2026-15 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SAFETY ACTION PLAN FUNDED BY THE SAFE STREETS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Page 2 of 6 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 2026 E. Resolution No. 2026-16 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-39 WHICH ADOPTED A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION PERMIT AND REVIEW SERVICES AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO.2006-22 AND RESOLUTION NO.2011-14; 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. F. Resolution No. 2026-17 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO RENEW FUNDING FOR THE FLORIDA NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM ALLOWING FAITH -BASED AND COMMUNAL NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO ENHANCE THE SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURES AT THEIR FACILITIES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SUBMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. G. Resolution No. 2026-18 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT HB 415/SB 486 CREATING A TITLE VI COORDINATOR POSITION IN ALL K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND AT ALL PUBLIC COLLEGE CAMPUSES WHEREBY DEDICATED RESOURCES AND FORMAL PROCESSES WILL BE ADOPTED FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO LODGE COMPLAINTS TIED TO DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SUBMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION: PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. H. Resolution No. 2026-19 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT SB 1072 WHICH CREATES THE ANTISEMITISM TASK FORCE TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SUBMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution No. 2026-20 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF A PAYROLL MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING SOFTWARE PROGRAM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LOCALITY MEDIA, LLC d/b/a FIRST DUE TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Ain reported on the positive aspects of item 61. Page 3 of 6 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 2026 7. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Meyers reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures for Items 4A and 4B and Ms. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the items. Disclosures of ex parte communications were provided by the following members of the City Commission: Commissioner Friedland and Vice Mayor Bloom. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ms. Horvath read the following Resolution titles: A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-144(F)(2) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES: (1) TO PERMIT A SCHOOL; (2) TO PERMIT A FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) OF 2.57 WHERE A MAXIMUM FAR OF 0.95 IS ALLOWED; AND (3) TO PERMIT, PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM, A LOT COVERAGE OF 73% WHERE A MAXIMUM OF 40% IS ALLOWED, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2740, 2750, 2760, 2770, AND 2780 NE 208 TERRACE; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING VARIANCES FROM THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS SECTION 31-144(F)(4)C TO PERMIT SETBACKS OF EIGHT FEET (8') WHERE 10 FEET (10') IS REQUIRED FOR THE FIRST TWO (2) STORIES AND 15 FEET IS REQUIRED FOR THE REMAINING STORIES, AND SECTION 31-144(F)(4)(D)3 TO PERMIT A MINIMUM LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE OF 30% WHERE 33% IS REQUIRED, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2740, 2750, 2760, 2770, AND 2780 NE 208 TERRACE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item. A motion to approve the Resolutions was offered by Vice Mayor Bloom and seconded by Commissioner Ain. Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record by reference, which recommended approval, as well as the presentations and comments as provided at the Local Planning Agency Meeting. The following provided comments on behalf of the applicant (Bercow, Radell, Fernandez, Larkin & Tapanes on behalf of KLA Academy Aventura, LLC): Michael Marrero, Esq. (Bercow, Radell, Fernandez, Larkin & Tapanes - 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami, FL). 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 to approve the Resolutions passed unanimously by roll call vote; thus, becoming Resolution Nos. 2026-21 and 2026-22 respectively. Page 4 of 6 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 2026 ORDINANCE — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING: Ms. Horvath read the following Ordinance title: C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY APPLYING THE "AVENTURA CORE SUBDISTRICT OVERLAY (MUC1)" TO AN APPROXIMATE 122-ACRE TRACT OF LAND CURRENTLY ZONED "COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (132)", GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD TO WEST COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AND SOUTH OF AVENTURA BOULEVARD TO THE WILLIAM LEHMAN CAUSEWAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion to approve the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Kruss and seconded by Vice Mayor Bloom. Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record by reference, which recommended approval, as well as the presentation and comments as provided at the Local Planning Agency Meeting. Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. The following member of the public provided comments: Jeff Bercow, Esq. (Bercow, Radell, Fernandez, Larkin & Tapanes - 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami, FL) on behalf of Turnberry Associates. There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. As noted at the Local Planning Agency Meeting, Mr. Klopp is in the process of reviewing the request to remove parcel 0070 from the "core" and move it to the "center" designation, with a recommendation to be provided by the second reading. No comments were provided by the City Commission. The motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously by roll call vote. 8. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ms. Horvath read the following Ordinance title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II "LOCAL BUSINESS TAXES' OF CHAPTER 18 "BUSINESS REGULATIONS, TAXES AND PERMITS" OF THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 18-42 "TAX SCHEDULE" BY PROVIDING AN INCREASE OF FIVE (5%) PERCENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion to approve the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Bloom and seconded by Commissioner Orlinsky. Mr. Pegues reviewed the item. Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Page 5 of 6 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 2026 No comments were provided by the City Commission. The motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously by roll call vote. 9. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING: None. 11. STAFF REPORTS: No reports were provided. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No members of the public provided comments 13. OTHER BUSINESS: None. 14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Ain, seconded by Vice Mayor Bloom, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 7.06 p.m. Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Approved by the City Commission on April 7, 2026. Page 6 of 6 AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 2026 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 9:05 a.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Amit Bloom, Commissioner Clifford B. Ain, Commissioner Gustavo Blachman, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky, City Manager Bryan Pegues, 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. ORDINANCE FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING: Ms. Horvath read the following Ordinance title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE III "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2-191 "CREATION AND COMPOSITION" BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD WHEN NECESSARY AND REMOVING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion to approve the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Friedland and seconded by Commissioner Kruss. Mr. Pegues reviewed the two amendments for the newly created Arts in Aventura Board. No comments were provided by the City Commission. Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public input. There being no speakers, the public input was closed. The motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously by roll call vote. Aventura City Commission Special Meeting Minutes March 19, 2026 4. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: Ms. Horvath read the following Resolution title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS ENUMERATED IN THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENABLING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISES, INC. TO ESTABLISH A DRONE FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Bloom and seconded by Commissioner Orlinsky. Mr. Pegues reviewed the item and recommended approval. The City Commission discussed the item including the funding and the bidding process, while providing positive comments. Mr. Pegues responded to questions including the use of grant funding for the first couple of years and then the funding to be absorbed into the capital budget. Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public input. There being no speakers, the public input was closed. The motion to approve the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote thus becoming Resolution No. 2026-23. 5. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Ain, seconded by Commissioner Blachman, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 9:12 a.m. Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Approved by the City Commission on April 7, 2026. Page 2 of 2 AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP MINUTES MARCH 19, 2026 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 9:12 a.m. The following were present: Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Amit Bloom, Commissioner Clifford B. Ain, Commissioner Gustavo Blachman, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky, City Manager Bryan Pegues, 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 already done at the City Commission Special Meeting. 3. Proposed Building Permit Fee for Digitizing Paper Submittals (City Manager): Community Development Director Keven Klopp explained the plan to proceed to a full digital format for building permit applications with a fee ($100) to be implemented for digitizing paper permits currently submitted to be eventually phased out. City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for the item to be placed on the April City Commission Meeting Agenda as presented. 4. Proposed New Project — Mt. Sinai Health System — 2845 NE 199 Street (City Manager): Mr. Pegues, accompanied by Community Development Director Keven Klopp, introduced the item for proposed plans on the existing Mt. Sinai building site with the current building to be demolished for a replacement hospital with a 180 bed capacity in an 11-story building. Mr. Klopp supported the project and reported on the zoning and variance items requiring approval, as well as continued work on the traffic pattern. Jeff Bercow, Esq. and Michael Marrero, Esq. (Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC - 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami, FL), Gino Santorio (President & CEO - Mt. Sinai Medical Center), and Robert Brown (Architect — Bermello Ajamil Architects) provided information on the project including the following: Site, Existing Building, Proposed, Zoning Site Plan, Section/Program, Rendering, and Screened Aventura Citv Commission Regular Workshop Minutes — March 19, 2026 Garage, as well as specific information on the provisions to be included at the small hospital. The City Commission discussed the item including the following: request to consider providing a labor/delivery unit, process for treating pediatric emergencies, garage height, staffing, and being mindful of the condos behind the building. City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for the item to proceed through the process as presented with a target date for presentation at the May City Commission Meeting. 5. Aventura City Center Formerly Known As Icon/Viceroy — 2999 NE 191 Street (City Manager): Mr. Pegues, accompanied by Community Development Director Keven Klopp, introduced the item for the new Aventura City Center through The Apollo Companies. Mr. Klopp voiced support of the improved project. Brian Adler, Esq. (Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP - 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami, FL) and Edward Abbo (CEO - The Apollo Companies) provided information on the proposed new mixed -use development project with 23 stories and 248 units including the following: Site Map, Aerial Map, The Existing Site, South Elevation, Facade Detail, Northeast Elevation, Hotel Main Entrance, Hotel Lobby, Site Plan, Golf Simulator, Gym, Pool View, Color Palate and Corridor, Photos, and Elevation. Comments were also provided on working with the Department of Transportation on a bike pathway. The City Commission discussed the item including the following: parking for dining/retail, providing a sidewalk connection to Biscayne Blvd. and to Country Club Drive, and event spaces available. Mr. Adler provided information on approvals that would be required including an amendment to allow a hotel as well as conditional uses. City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for the item to proceed as presented with the target dates for presentation at the April and May Commission Meetings. 6. Vitalis Formerly Known As Eco Office — 21291 NE 28 Avenue (City Manager): Mr. Pegues, accompanied by Community Development Director Keven Klopp, introduced the item for a new project for medical offices in place of an existing project that was approved but not developed. Brian Adler, Esq. (Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP - 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami, FL) provided information on the proposed new development project including the following: Property Aerial, Land Use Designation, Zoning Classifications, Resolution No. 2015-69, Previously Approved Floor Areas, Proposed Overall Site, Proposed Floor Areas, Building Floor Area Tabulations, Approved vs. Proposed, Proposed Parking Variance, and Open Space Variance. The City Commission discussed the item. Page 2 of 4 Aventura Citv Commission Regular Workshop Minutes — March 19, 2026 City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for the item to proceed as presented. 7. Appointment of Arts in Aventura Board Members (City Manager): Mr. Pegues reported on the interview process of members for the newly created Arts in Aventura Board and recommended that the following be considered for appointment: Suzanne Abozina, Tam Gryn, Michael Jacobs, Harrison Soffer, and Luli Sulichin. The City Commission discussed the item. City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for the item to be placed on the April City Commission Meeting Agenda as presented. 8. Recommendations for Charter Review (City Manager): Mr. Pegues reported on the first meeting held by the Charter Revision Commission (CRC) on March 12, 2026, while Mr. Meyers reported on the process for Charter revisions and the items he is researching for the CRC. The City Commission discussed possible items for the Charter Revision Commission to review. The following member of the public provided comments: former Mayor Enid Weisman (Aventura). City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to request the Charter Revision Commission to review the following items: 1.) changing the audit retention from a 5-year rotation to a 7 or 8 year rotation and 2.) considering some type of salary increase for the members of the City Commission'. The following additional items were discussed: Miami -Dade County League of Cities Gala (City Manager): Mr. Pegues reported on the lowest sponsorship amount ($5,000) to include an ad and table at the Gala. The City Commission discussed the item and cost associated with it, with members advising they were unable to attend. City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to send something to the newly -elected President, North Miami Beach Commissioner Fortuna Smukler, in lieu of a sponsorship. Possible Sister City (Mayor Weinberg): Mayor Weinberg discussed the concept of having a sister city in a Muslim nation that has signed the Abraham Accords such as Dakhla in Morocco, as suggested to him by City of Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy. ' Mavor Weinberg was not part of the consensus for item 2. Page 3 of 4 Aventura Citv Commission Regular Workshop Minutes — March 19, 2026 Evan Ross, Public Communicators Group, provided information on Dakhla. The City Commission discussed the item including other cities to consider, such as Bahrain, etc. Mayor Weinberg will present information to the Commission at a future meeting. Legislative Update (City Attorney): Mr. Meyers distributed and reviewed a Legislative Update prepared on March 18, 2026 covering the following items with the results on whether they passed or not: Business Tax Receipts HB103, Sovereign Immunity Caps SB1366, Property Tax Relief HJR203, Emergencies SB840, Enforcement Action Challenges HB105, Public Records HB437, Lobbyist Expenditures HB1251, Impact Fees HB1139, Private School SB1264, Body Cameras SB504, Public Records Exemption SB830, Bill to Establish Antisemitism Task Force, Bill Requiring All Schools to Hire Title VI Coordinators, Affordable Housing HB1389, and SB290. Mr. Meyers and Mr. Pegues additionally provided information on HB99 regarding large destination resorts and possible implications. Mayor Weinberg recognized former Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman who was in attendance. Mauricio Avayu, Artist - Mauricio Avayu Art Gallery, was introduced by Commissioner Blachman. Mr. Avayu presented Mayor Weinberg with a piece of his artwork. 9. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the City Commission, the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 10:59 a.m. Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Approved by the City Commission on April 7, 2026. Page 4 of 4 CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM TO: City Commission FROM: Bryan Pe ues City Manager 1 Y g Y g �-% BY: Jake Ozyman, Public Works & Transportation Director DATE: April 3, 2026 SUBJECT: Request to Declare Surplus Property - Public Works Vehicles April 7, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution authorizing to declare the listed four vehicles, currently assigned to the Public Works Department, as surplus property that no longer meets the needs of the City, to be disposed of as noted in the resolution. BACKGROUND These vehicles have reached high mileage and now require increasingly frequent and costly maintenance, resulting in a growing operational burden for the department. The vehicles identified have exceeded their useful service life and are no longer cost-effective to maintain. Continued operation would divert resources from core operational needs and reduce overall fleet reliability. Declaring these vehicles as surplus property will allow the City to dispose of aging assets and maintain a dependable and efficient fleet. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request. CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM TO: City Commission FROM: Bryan Pegues, City Manager BY: Carlos Fernandez, Information Technology Director DATE: April 3, 2026 SUBJECT: Request to Declare Surplus Property - Computer Equipment April 7, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution authorizing to declare the listed computer -related equipment as surplus property that no longer meets the needs of the City, to be disposed of as noted in the resolution. BACKGROUND Many of the City's applications require computing equipment to meet or exceed minimum hardware, operating system, and/or software requirements. If existing equipment cannot satisfy those requirements, it is no longer suitable for City use. In addition, equipment that cannot be repaired and/or is no longer supported by the vendor should be declared as surplus property. The listed computer equipment meets the criteria determined to be declared as surplus property. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request. CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM TO: City Commission FROM: Bryan Pegues, City Manager / J/ BY: Michael Bentolila Chief of Police /f�'- DATE: April 3, 2026 SUBJECT: Request to Declare Surplus Property - Firearms April 7, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution authorizing to declare the listed firearms as surplus property that no longer meets the needs of the City, to be disposed of as noted in the resolution. BACKGROUND City of Aventura APDP, Chapter 6, Subsection 5, Page 1, allows for property to be declared as surplus, if the items have become inadequate for public purposes. The firearms listed meet the required criteria to be declared as surplus property. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request. CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 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. WHEREAS, the City Manager desires to declare certain property as surplus to the needs of the City; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2000-09 provides that all City -owned property that has been declared surplus cannot be disposed of prior to the preparation and formal approval of a resolution by the City Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The above recitals are hereby confirmed and adopted herein. Section 2. The property listed on Exhibit "A" has been declared surplus and is hereby approved for disposal. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to dispose of the property listed on Exhibit "A" through a public auction, sale, trade-in, transfer to other governmental agency or, if of no value, discarded. Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to carry out the aims of this Resolution. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. 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 City of Aventura Resolution No. 2026- PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7t" day of April, 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. Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT "A" Vehicles Recommended for Surplus: • 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN: 1 GNLC2E04CR276891 • 2010 Ford Escape, VIN: 1 FMCUOF79HUC54361 • 2015 Ford F-150, VIN: 1 FTEW1 G37HF1312587 • 2017 Ford Escape, VIN: 1 FMCUOF76HUE98548 EXHIBIT "A" Aventura Firearms - Converted to Citv Use Make Model Serial# AEROSPAC 223 MULTI CAL SC55612524 CANIK TP9 20BN16002 CANIK 9MM 20AP02310 CENTURY ARMS TP9SF 18BH03672 FN 509 GKS0154002 FN 590 GKS0089926 GLOCK 23 VCF703 GLOCK 19 WWR974 GLOCK 17 LAE878 GLOCK 44 AEMP943 GLOCK 22 VMB977 GLOCK 19 BRXD210 GLOCK 21 AFGW926 GLOCK 48 AFPT416 GLOCK 27 BTSS461 GLOCK 43X BSMY708 GLOCK 22 BPCB540 GLOCK 27 XRB489 GLOCK 43X BSZM258 GLOCK 19GEN 5 BRXC294 GLOCK 19 BTWU772 GLOCK 19 AFKH394 GLOCK 30S YKG170 GLOCK 45 BSEZ485 HK VP9 232071236DE REMINGTO Nov-87 VB000429 REMINGTO M887 AAE003851A RUGER 9MM FIREARM 459-18921 S&W MMP SHIELD HTM1525 SMITH & WESSON SD9VE FZL8356 SMITH & WESSON SD9VE FDF7520 SMITH & WESSON Bodyguard 380 EBR0393 SMITH & WESSON SD9VE FDK5684 SMITH & WESSON M&P SHIELD JDD4845 SMITH & WESSON SW40VE RAU8550 CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM TO: City Commission FROM: Bryan Pegues, City Manager !r BY: Keven Klopp, Community Development Director DATE: February 27, 2026 SUBJECT: Biennial Business Tax Receipt Increase February 19, 2026 City Commission Workshop Agenda March 3, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda (First Reading) April 7, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda (Second Reading) RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department proposes a 5% biennial increase to the City's business tax receipt (BTR) rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. BACKGROUND Pursuant to Section 205.0535(4) of the Florida Statutes, municipalities may, every other year, enact an increase to local business tax receipt rates not to exceed 5%, provided the increase is adopted through an ordinance approved by a majority plus one vote of the governing body. The City established its business tax classifications and rate structure through Ordinance 96-13, adopted on August 20, 1996, pursuant to Section 205.0535(1) of the Florida Statutes. Chapter 18 of the City Code outlines the City's business regulations, including varying tax rates based on business type. Each business location and classification at the same address requires a separate Business Tax Receipt (BTR), and these receipts may be transferred in the event of ownership changes, relocations, or name alterations. In 2008, the City of Aventura created a Business Tax Equity Study Advisory Board to oversee a comprehensive Equity Tax Study. The study resulted in the reclassification and revision of business tax rates, including a 10% increase for most business types and the elimination of several categories. These adjustments generated an estimated additional $62,000 in annual business tax revenue. Two years ago, through the adoption of Ordinance 2024-04, the City again adjusted its business tax rates. At its workshop on November 17, 2023, after reviewing business tax rates in surrounding municipalities, the City Commission directed the City Manager, City Attorney, and Community Development Department to propose a 5% business tax rate increase for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. This 5% increase was projected to conservatively augment the City's FY 2024 BTR revenue by approximately $49,000. For the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year, the Community Development Department recommends implementing the biennial 5% increase in business tax rates as a sound financial strategy that provides consistent resources to support continued operational excellence. The 5% increase for FY 2027 is projected to conservatively augment the City's BTR revenue by approximately $55,000. The highest BTR revenue contributors in the City are merchants, followed by medical professionals, other professional services, stock and bond brokers, insurance companies, restaurants, banks and trusts, hotels, and consultants. On average, Community Development Department staff process 393 new BTRs annually. New business applications are thoroughly reviewed by the Zoning Division and the Business Tax Receipt Division to ensure compliance with local, county, and state requirements. Renewal notices for existing businesses are distributed each July for the upcoming fiscal year, with payment due before October 1.