Mayor Weinberg. >> Mayor Weinberg. >> I was waiting for that. Here. >> Commissioner A >> here. >> Commissioner Bloom >> here. Commissioner Blatchman >> here. Commissioner Freriedeland here. >> Commissioner Cruz >> here.
>> Commissioner Oinski here. Mr. Be >> here. And >> Mr. Meyers here. You have a quorum. >> Thank you very much. Would I see an old friend here? [clears throat] A little more facial here than last time. Would would you gentlemen like to lead us in the pledge? Let's all stand please for
pledge of allegiance. Ethan. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. These young kids grow up and go off to
college. It's crazy. Um, happened to my kids as well. Um, okay. Well, this is very important. It looks like we're going to announce a new vice mayor pursuant to resolution number
2022-14. I'm pleased to announce that Clifford A will serve as vice mayor for the next 6 months. Congratulations. Thank you very much. If anyone objects, please rise now.
>> Is this is this your first rotation? This is this is my first rotation and it's an honor to continue to serve the city and we're so fortunate that our commission is a wonderful commission and I'm following one of the best vice
mayors we've had in recent history I might add. It's the colleague to my left. Yes. Yes. Commissioner Bloom. The last 6 months out amazing incredible incredible your reign as vice mayor will go down in history. Couldn't agree more.
>> And and and Vice Mayor A, I'm feeling a little under the weather. You may have to take over the meeting. >> No problem. [laughter] >> I'll try to fight through it. Okay. So, um, Mr. Manager, any deletions or additions to the agenda? >> No, mayor.
>> Okay. Any any, um, members of the commission have anything they would like to report? Sure. Commissioner Cruz. Uh unfortunately, uh our our dear friend and colleague, uh Commissioner Gustavo
Blatchman couldn't be here tonight because he had a uh health scare, but he is on Zoom and he is recovering. Thank God. and uh Gustavo, Commissioner Blatchman, we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we wish you a complete and full and uh
speedy recovery. Yes, we do. And by the way, if he's half as tough as his son, he'll be fine very quickly. For those of you that don't know, Commissioner Blanchman's son just uh retired, just finished his first career, which was as a professional
hockey player. So, he is a very tough guy. I'm sure he got that from his dad. Um, okay. >> I want to thank everyone for the well, for the wishes. I'm here. Um, and I thank you everyone for the messages, the
phone calls, and especially the city manager that came all the way to where I am today to check on me. Thank you, mayor. Thank you, everyone. >> Thank you, Mr. Manager, for checking up on Gustavo. Um, okay. We have some
special presentations um this evening and we're going to go through them and then we'll recess and um we we'll do some other business and then we will come back uh we'll go to the local planning agency, the LPA and
then we'll come back to the commission meeting. But um to start off, I'm pleased to um introduce Allesandre Zul, who is the new Miss Aventura and will be competing in Miss Florida. You're you're more than welcome to to
come and say a few words. Let me just say that I'm not sure what the right term is if it's your mentor, your adviser, your coach, your coach. um uh another Avantor resident and very good friend of mine, Jenny Patriceia, um has been helping you, coaching you.
She's a longtime friend of mine and um her mom was actually uh Miss Jenny's mom, who's not here tonight, was Miss Venezuela back in the day and her aunt was also Miss Venezuela back in the day. So,
>> Miss Universe >> and they both got third runner up to Miss Universe. You know, Venezuela is very good at those beauty pageantss. So, Jenny is is a wonderful person, a great friend, longtime Aventur resident, and uh Alisandra, the the floor is yours. >> I'm new to the microphone. Okay. Um
hello everyone. My name is Alisandra Zuul and firstly, I want to thank the council for having me at this meeting and of course, happy birthday to the gentleman in the front. I believe it's 100red years old. So, congratulations. [applause] Um, I've grown up between Manhattan,
Aventura, and Karakas, Venezuela, and I've actually been living in Aventura full-time since 2014 when I went to the University of Miami to study computer science. I'll be participating in the Miss Florida USA pageant this July, choosing to compete obviously as Miss Aventura.
I'm a serial businesswoman myself and much like many of you, I started my career in computer engineering and I ended up pivoting to owning a semi-truck company that was bringing cold goods all over the United States um and amongst
other businesses. And now I run and operate an e-commerce consulting company and I specialize in brands that want to bring their products into big box retail. I also mentor students for the Brown University's program of entrepreneurship uh specifically through their
accelerator. Um I am a passionate supporter of any community that I have the privilege of being involved in and I'm very excited to represent our city at a statewide level and overall just uphold our reputation to be the city of excellence.
I look forward to connecting with you all and partnering in any initiatives to push the city further. And I did bring the uh city council and I had I had known that there were going to be more people in attendance. I would have brought more gift bags. So I definitely
owe you guys more at the next meeting. Um and it has products from some of the businesses I'm involved in. So thank you again and I hope that maybe we can take a picture together later. [laughter] >> Yes, we're going to have you come up here for a picture and congratulations and best of luck. [applause]
>> Thank you and thanks everybody. And then and then come up. >> [snorts] >> When the photographer gets here on the Date County's slowest elevator, we will um take a picture. We have um [cough] the president of the GSA from uh
Donsover High School. You want to come on up? We wanted to uh we heard from you last month and this month we wanted to give you a certificate of special recognition. So, same thing. When the photographer gets here, we'll have you come up here. I want to present you with this certificate
that says presented to the GSA Club in recognition of your achievements at the Don Sofur Avatore High School. The city commission of the city of Avatore applauds your dedication and service to community presented this 5th day of May, 2026. So, you want to say a few words, please. You're now familiar with that
microphone. Just make sure it's green. >> Okay. Um, I'm just so thankful that my club in this short amount of time was able to get presented with such an honor. I mean, it was founded and its first club meeting was February 2nd. And for
it to be presented with such an award, I'm just so thankful that I'm given this opportunity and that I'm proud to announce that GSA will be continuing into the next Donso calendar year. >> Terrific. Thank you. We'll have you come
up also in a couple minutes. I'll give you the certificate up here. We'll take a nice picture. So, just wait for a moment. Okay, we'll do one more and then we'll take p picture. [clears throat] Okay, so um for this one I want to have
commissioner Cruz start off reading this one. This is a real honor. I love uh when we get to give these type of proclamations and I wish that everyone in this room one day will receive one of these because it's really uh to reach um
a century is a really really amazing accomplishment. Paul, you want to read start reading this? I am very honored today to uh be able to present this proclamation, this amazing proclamation to a a great gentleman, an
accomplished uh a very accomplished man, a world-class philanthropist and somebody who uh I and many people look up to who has done so much for our community, for our country and for the world. And uh amazing that uh that
Morris Dector is sharp as attack still and we should all do so well. So this gives me great privilege to start reading this uh proclamation. Whereas Morris Dector is a longtime resident of the city of Aventura who proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II,
demonstrating courage and dedication and Whereas his devotion to family is evident through his treasured marriage to his beloved Annette and raising his daughters with values of unwavering commitment to family and community. And
>> whereas Morris Dector built a successful business in South Florida through hard work, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit. and >> we like to share. Whereas as an outstanding leader and generous supporter of the Jewish
community, he is to be commended for his service on the board of the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center and support of the Jewish Federation and the Lion of Judah Foundation. And whereas Morris Decker is also a
contributor to Boytown of Jerusalem, is recognized with a Muza placed in his honor at the William Bloomberg Jerusalem Foundation at the Meenda Vid Adome Station and founded a new chapter of
Meenda Vidad at Portida in Aventura And [clears throat] >> whereas the city of Aventura wishes to recognize the numerous accomplishments of Morris Deer Decker Decker Dector >> Dector on May 5th, 2026 as he turns 100
years old. Now therefore, be it resolved that I, however, as mayor and on behalf of the city commission of the city of Aventura, do hereby proclaim May 5th, 2026 as Morris Dector Day in the city of
Aventura. Congratulations. [applause] Now, why don't why don't we all let's go down there and take a picture. Yes. >> Yeah. Everybody smile. Two, three.
Just like that. Take two more. [applause] No, we'll do that up here. Here we go. One, two, three. >> [clears throat] >> We practice at a workshop. What's wrong? >> Oh, you want to be in
That's all you need. Okay, smile. Perfect. >> Good. Good. You're welcome. Thank you. >> Okay, come on in. >> Congratulations. [laughter] >> Come on. Wait.
>> Where's the vice? One more. One last >> where you're from. Okay. So that's fine. I just had it before. >> Okay. I was just as >> Yeah.
Okay. But that's not all. >> I can't believe that it's already been a year and we're back again to National Safe Boating Week. It's it's it's incredible. Um so important and um I
remember last year we were just after uh tragedy on the water and of course you know this year there was more tragedy. It's so important. This is such an important effort and um I
really [snorts] respect the Coast Guard. I I know I said last year that I'm uh born and raised in Connecticut where the Coast Guard Academy is located. So, um we're going to read this proclamation and then we have representatives to
accept it and you're more than welcome to speak and I'm hoping that you will and then you'll come up here for a picture. Um we'll start on [snorts] Whereas numerous residents and tourists participate in exercise and recreation
in the waterways throughout the city of Aventura. And whereas the sport of recreational boating can become dangerous when boers or passengers fail to practice safe boating techniques. And
>> whereas approximately 650 people in the United States lose their lives each year in boating related accidents and it is estimated that 75% of those lives could be saved by wearing a life jacket. And whereas National Safe Boating Week is
observed to bring attention to important life-saving tips for recreational boers to provide a safer, more fun experience out on the water throughout the year. And Whereas the city of Aventura supports efforts to encourage Boers and
passengers to wear life jackets and to take a boating safety course to gain the knowledge and skills to reduce human error while operating a boat. Now therefore, be it resolved that I, Howard Weinberg, as mayor, and on behalf of the city commission of the city of
Aventur, do hereby proclaim May 16th through May 22, 2026 as National Safe Boating Week in the city of Aventura. [applause] Please Thank you, Mayor Weinberg,
commissioners, members of the community. Thank you for this pro proclamation recognizing National Safe Boating Week. Um, in what you just read, hundreds of people die each year in
boating related accidents. Unfortunately, Florida leads those statistics. Here, where we have the water in our backyard and great weather 12 months of the year, we enjoy boating as a a
lifestyle. But with that lifestyle comes a responsibility, a responsibility to make good choices. Choose to check the weather before you go. Choose a lookout.
Choose to have the proper amount of life jackets on your vessel and make sure that children are wearing life jackets at all times. Choose to make sure that you're well prepared with your safety equipment. Make sure that you're operating the boat
without without having any influence of alcohol. and make sure that anybody that's operating the boat has taken a boating safety class. Anyone born after January 1st of 1988 is required to have had an
8-hour boating safety class. This goes for jet skis as well. Thank you very much for recognizing this day and we urge all members of the community to take recreational boating
safety seriously. These accidents can be prevented. >> Thank you. Come on up for a picture and to accept your proclamation. >> Thank you. >> Actually, I um I have read my jackets.
Can you get a picture of my jackets on? Okay, perfect. Thank you. [applause] >> [clears throat] >> Wonder if his life jacket is made. >> All right, everybody. Look over here for me. One,
two, three. Take a second for me. Get two more. And >> one last one. Okay, one more special recognition and uh
very proud of this one because I actually just returned from Savannah, Georgia in a uh mayor's anti-semitism conference and it was uh very important event and it was um very meaningful and now
we are at the very beginning of Jewish American Heritage Month. I don't know if any of you saw that um the president of the United States just proclaimed that I believe today and said that the entire country should have a uh Shabbat
service. Um, let me start on that end. Whereas the city of Aventura has been positively influenced by the Jewish immigrants to America who have played a central role in the creation, growth, freedom, prosperity, and strength of the
United States of America and Whereas our city of excellence is home to a significant Jewish American population that has helped to define America's character and values through the infinite value of every human life and the importance of education in the
lives of children. And >> whereas the state of Israel is now celebrating the 78th anniversary of its modern founding and its emergence over the last few decades as a beacon of freedom and prosperity and a world
leader in technology, agriculture, water conservation, medicine and all manners of innovation. And Whereas the city of Aventura would like to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month in support of the efforts to increase awareness of the significant
contributions of all Jewish Americans. Now therefore, be it resolved that I, Howard Weinberg, as mayor, and on behalf of the city commission of the city of Aventura, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
[applause] So, it's it's it's a privilege to present this to both Josh Sales and Steven Czech from the Jewish Community Relations Council. Gentlemen, you're more than welcome to speak if you'd like. and then um come up here for a picture and accept your your proclamation.
>> Howard, I'd like I'd like to say a couple of words when you're done. I'll say a couple. >> Hi everybody. Uh Josh Sales with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Um it's such a privilege to be standing here in front of you and and and accepting this proclamation on behalf of the Jewish
community. Uh we spend so much time and energy talking about the horrific rise in anti-semitism, especially since October 7th, 2023. Uh what we don't have the privilege of doing as often is highlighting the
tremendous contributions that the Jewish community has made uh especially here in in Aventur and Miami date county and around the country um to help make this such a special uh community not just for the Jewish community but um for everyone
who who lives and works on vacations here. Um I I want to especially note uh this entire city commission who for the last two years has I think each and every one of you come with us to Tallahassee for Israel day and Jewish
community advocacy days at the capital and it's so special and I can say without having checked the data that I am 99.9% confident that this is the only city commission in the country where every single member goes to the state capital to advocate on behalf of its Jewish
community. So, thank you so much for everything you do. >> Thank you. >> And uh I'm uh my name is Stephen Sheek. I'm proud to be the chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Um and as Josh said, uh all of you coming to
Tallahassee with us for Jewish Advocacy Day. Um, reminds me of in 1965, uh, after the the walk in Selma, they asked Rabbi Joshua Abraham Hesshel, Abraham Joshua Hesshel, uh, did you pray while
you were there? And he said, I I prayed with my feet and it became a very famous saying of his and titled many books. Uh, after that uh, and the fact that you all came showed that you don't just talk the talk, you walk the walk and you did pray with your
feet by being with us. Um and there's been such an increase in anti-semitism as Josh mentioned and the figures are actually coming out this week or next week uh from the ADL but in 2024 there are nearly 10,000 anti-semit
anti-semitic incidents around the United States which is a 900% increase over a 10-year period. Um and then in Florida there's actually 353 incidents. Uh, one of the the staggering uh, quotes from the Jewish Federations of North America
as well as the ADL says that around half of Jewish Americans don't feel safe um, in Jewish places. And and we're thankful the Jewish community of all of May County, but also me who grew up here
uh, in Aventura um, that that's not the case here in Aventura. The Jews, the Jewish community feels safe here. uh and it really is a testament to all the work that you guys do on our behalf. So, thank you. And it's an honor uh it is our honor to actually accept this proclamation on behalf of the entire
Jewish community. I don't know where we put these things, but you know, it's a it's a it is a big honor. So, thank you all. >> Thank you. And before you guys come up here, I just want to tell you it's a it's very relevant what you just said because uh at the conference that I was
at actually you just mentioned Rabbi Hesshel and uh he prayed with his feet and he marched with Dr. Martin Luther King. So uh one of our speakers was his daughter. >> Okay. >> And there was an effort in this um
conference to reconnect. It was the Jews that marched during the civil rights movement with the blacks and um that message that someone like Mayor Adams when he was a mayor of New York, he knows that he's of a certain age. He remembers that that that kind of got
disconnected. So there was a real effort. There were a lot of um there were about 50 mayors there, many of whom are members of the African-American Mayor's Association in the United States. And there was an effort to reconnect. We have such a shared history, such a shared struggle. And um one of the ironies is that this took
place in um Savannah, Georgia, a very historic old southern city, beautiful city. And um our host, the mayor of Savannah, is a uh Brooklynb born African-American. So it was just it was just really a wonderful thing. And we
literally had that quote was a big part of our conference. and uh the br the daughter's brilliant and she was uh one of the main speakers. So um you really brought it all home with that. So having said that, come on up to accept this and take a nice picture. >> And uh mayor, you'll also be happy to
know that the Jewish Community Relations Council does work with the NAACP that once a year we actually bring uh students of color and Jewish students together for a six-month program. So the week after that you were in Tallahassee, we actually had uh around 20 kids there
advocating on their on bills that they wanted to advocate to the same legislators that you all were legislating to. So um that relationship between the Jewish and the black community is something that we we continue to have to work on. >> Excellent. Thank you.
>> Commissioner Cruz, while they're coming up, please. While you're coming up, I just wanted to say that we all know that things do not happen in a vacuum. It takes tremendous leadership, tremendous strength, tremendous pride. Um, and I'm happy to say I'm I'm also a proud member
of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Relations Council. It is because we have these organizations and institutions why we have the strongest, the most dynamic, the most diverse, and the most Zionistic Jewish community in the diaspora. and not only Jewish but non-Jewish community
that supports Israel, supports our community. It's because of the leadership of these uh great institutions as well as very proud in our city, our whole commission, our [clears throat] management team and our police department stands behind us 110%.
So, we should all be very proud because we are a model to other cities and communities throughout the country of strong leadership in how it's done in pushing back against this vile form of hatred. So, thank you very much for all you do. [applause]
>> All right. One, two, three. Yeah, we're ready. >> It's just >> right. That's right. Okay, one more special recognition.
Um, the week of May 3rd through 9th is municipal clerk's week and we have a proclamation. We don't need to read it, but we are very blessed that um
we have the best clerk in the state of Florida. I don't know about the USA, but I'm I would not be surprised. We have Alisa is the best and um very humble doesn't even want me to read the proclamation. But the bottom line is
that we stole her from Bal Harbor and they still have not forgiven me. I was with the mayor of Bell Harbor in Savannah this past week and they're very pissed off [laughter] and I don't care cuz we got the best and
so we appreciate you Lisa. [applause] >> Okay. Um Mr. Manager, do you have um employee service awards? >> Yes, mayor. Okay. >> [snorts] >> I would like to ask Lisa Hopkins from our finance department if she would come up to the front, please.
Lisa, I just want to introduce Lisa Hopkins. This is her 20th year with the city of Aventuro, which is [applause] a an incredible milestone. We have um as many of of you know, for three years in a in a row, we've received one of the
most prestigious awards in our finance department for three years in a row. It's the GFOA award. um Lisa and her team and Melissa, Lisa is an integral part of achieving that award. Day in and day out, she is extremely meticulous with our payroll going through nothing
gets by her. That's why we're recognized as this the city of excellence. And in addition, in this past two years, we've implemented an extremely extremely laborious task in a ERP solution into our uh into our finance department. Not
only that, but we've also upgraded our payroll system into the digital age. This took years in the making. Lisa was a probably the most important part a piece of this getting this implemented. She
worked and I'm it's no exaggeration. She worked every single day, extra hours, morning, noon, night, on call on the weekends, having to to do payroll, having to having to implement different solutions to fix things. There were there was, you know, bunch of issues
that came through. She did it. We were, and Melissa knows, she's done this in a couple other places. We were successful in implementing this in record time, and it was really due to her efforts. I'm so proud of of the work that she does each and every day. She keeps me in line and
make sure that everything's above board. So, thank you, Lisa, for 20 years and we're so proud to have you with us and and fortunate to have you as part of our team. [applause] >> Okay. two. [applause] Okay. Uh is Myron here from uh Fabian's
office? Would you like to uh Myin Mecclson, representative from our state representative, Fabian Bisabi's office. Thank you for your patience. We had a lot of uh good stuff to do. We start the meeting with good stuff and hopefully you'll continue with some good stuff. Tell us that we're still going to be
able to fund our city with property taxes. >> Thank you for having me. I'm I'm a local Aventura guy actually right here and just happy for the opportunity to say something from the state. Um, my name is Myron Melikson. I'm here on behalf of State Representative Fabian Basab. I
also live here in Aventura and I've inspired to get more involved in local government because of the city we're fortunate to call home. It sets a high standard and that's what pushed me to step in and be part of the process, especially through the work being done on behalf of Representative Wasabi. This legislative session focused on
priorities that directly impact communities like ours. on affordability. The legislature delivered meaningful tax relief so families can keep more of what they earn while also eliminating the business rent tax to support small businesses and strengthen our local economy. On education, while Aventura
doesn't have traditional public schools within the city, families here rely heavily on access options and quality across the region. This session continued expanding investment in education, including school choice, so families can make the decisions to best fit their children. The focus is not
just funding systems, but delivering outcomes on public safety and quality of life. The statebacked record funding for law enforcement, expanding support for seniors, focusing on independence, health, and dignity, all of which are essential in a community like Aventura.
On infrastructure and resilience, over a billion dollars was secured statewide for environmental protection, water quality, flood mitigation, and long-term resiliency. In a coastal community like this, that's not optional. It's critical. We also advanced important condominium reforms aimed at protecting
residents and bringing accountability to the insurance market, an issue that continues to impact families across South Florida. And I want to share something specific for Aventura. Representative Basabi was again successful in securing record funding support in this year's budget for key local priorities including the Aventura
Jewish Community Center transforming chronic care program, the Aventura Public Safety Intelligence Center, Northeast 191st Street roadway improvements, and Country Club roadway and storm water resilience improvements. These projects have secured support and are now moving through the final budget
process. With a special session and final approver still ahead, we are in a strong position and actively working to get these across the finish line. I also want to take a moment to speak to something beyond policy. As you've already heard many times, Aventure is home to a strong and deeply rooted
Jewish community of which I'm a part of the Habad waterways community myself and my family. In today's climate, there's a tendency to reduce serious issues to labels and accusations. But your leadership is not about labels. It's about clarity. And we respect that. As Representative Assabi has said, more
clarity is not political. It's about recognizing right and wrong, standing standing firmly against anti-semitism and against ignorance and hate in all its forms and refusing to stay silent when it matters. Not when it's convenient, but consistently. And while this legislative session has ended, the
work continues over the next few weeks. There will be a special session to finalize the state budget and later this summer, another focused on property tax reform. These are critical because that's where funding for infrastructure resiliency and local priorities is secured and where long-term affordability is addressed. We are fully engaged to make sure Aventure is
represented and continues to deliver results. You'll also be hearing more directly from Representative Basab in the coming months as these efforts continue to move forward. And if I may, speaking as a resident and voter in this community, I want to say this directly. I've been continuing continuously and continually impressed by the access, the
responsiveness, and the results that both Representative Basabi and the commission here have given uh private local citizens like myself to have a voice and and make change that's positive in our community. The hard work that you guys do, we feel it and and it's really impacting us. Um the bottom
line is simple. The state is putting forward the tools and resources. what what matters is that together we make sure they're delivered and put to work for this community and that is exactly what Representative Assabi is focused on and I know that's exactly what you are focused on as well. Thank you so much.
Thank you Myin. [applause] Okay, with that I'm going to uh ask for a motion to recess so that we can um convene the LPA. Uh, can I have a motion uh made by Commissioner Cruz, seconded by
Commissioner Bloom? >> Uh, let's vote. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freriedeland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Linsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg,
>> yes. >> Motion passes. >> Okay. At 653, we are recessed. >> [clears throat] >> Let's call to order uh the commission acting in its capacity as the local planning agency. And um let's do a roll
call. >> Mayor Weinberg >> here. >> Vice Mayor A >> here. >> Commissioner Blatchman >> here. >> Commissioner Bloom >> here. >> Commissioner Freriedeland >> here. >> Commissioner Cruz >> here. >> Commissioner Oinsky >> here. >> Mr. Be >> here. >> And Mr. Myers.
>> You have a quorum. >> Thanks. I need a motion to approve the minutes of April 7th, 2026. Uh, Vice Mayor A, seconded by Commissioner Bloom. That was my first time calling you Vice Mayor. How did that feel? You look like a million bucks.
[laughter] Um, let's uh let's vote on that. >> Commissioner Freedelland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Oinsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. and Mayor Weinberg.
>> Yes. >> Motion passes. >> Okay. Um we're going to invoke quasi judicial procedures for item 4 B, 4 C, and 4 D. So, Mr. City
Attorney, can you provide um the procedures for that? And um uh also, I guess you'll see if there's any exarty communications that need to be disclosed. I I'll I'll inquire about that after I I read the statement. Uh
please be advised that items 4, B, C, and D of the LPA agenda are zoning hearings and are quasi judicial 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 mayor when public comments are
requested. Any 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-examination. If you refuse either be cross-examin sworn, your testimony will be given its due date. The general public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the commission 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 quasa leadership procedures may be obtained from the clerk. And as the mayor alluded to, if any of the commissioners with respect to these three items at exarty communications with any party applicant or the general
public, you can disclose them now or you can disclose them during the commission meeting or uh if the item is uh the second reading ordinance, you can disclose it on the second reading of the ordinance. >> Okay. Any commissioner want to disclose? Yes.
>> Uh I would like to disclose that I have met in person with the applicant just to see the architectural plans. >> Okay. Any other Yes. Commissioner. >> Oh, I have had conversations with the applicant. I have never met the applicant in person to discuss the
project. >> Okay. Anyone else? I've I've also met with one of the applicants to see the um potential plans. >> Okay. I believe that I I I believe it was prior to workshopping this uh I met
with the applicant to see renderings. >> Yes. >> I I also [clears throat] talked with the applicant about the project. >> Okay. Um, >> can I I I have seen renders from the applicant?
>> Okay. Um, Madame Clerk, can you swear in anyone who's going to offer testimony? >> If you will be speaking on item 4B, 4 C, or 4 D, either as the applicant or as a member of the public, I need you to
stand up, raise your right hand, and be sworn in at this time. Again, that's for items 4B, 4 C, and 4 D. Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? So, help you come.
>> Thank you. >> Okay. Madam Clerk, if you could read uh 4 A. An ordinance [clears throat] of the city of Aventura, Florida, amending chapter 31, land development regulations of the city code of ordinances to create
section 31-144G Aventura Metropolitan Urban Center zoning district overlay to provide for a new zoning district overlay and related regulations and standards providing for severalability providing for inclusion in the code and providing for an
effective date. >> Thank you. I believe uh Mr. Manager, we're going to defer this to the June 2nd LPA. Is that correct? June 2nd, 2026. >> That's correct, Mayor. We would ask to defer this to the June 2nd, 2026 LPA meeting. >> Can I have a motion to defer till June
2nd? Commissioner Cruz, seconded by Commissioner Freedelland. Um, let's vote on that. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Linsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freeland, >> yes. Commissioner Blatchman,
>> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. >> 4B, please. >> A resolution of the city commission of the city of Aventura, Florida, granting conditional use approval pursuant to section 31-145B3
of the city code of ordinances. One to permit a hotel. Two, to permit density of 58 dwelling units per acre for a project providing hero housing where the city code permits 25. Three, to permit heights up to 23 stories, 266 ft for a
residential tower and 13 stories, 157 ft for a hotel where the city code permits four stories, 50 ft, and four to permit minimum floor areas of 750 ft for one-bedroom units and 900 square ft for
two-bedroom units, where the minimum requirement is 900 square ft and 1,50 ft for one and two bedrooms, respectively. ly for the property located at 2999 Northeast 199 Street providing for conditions of approval and providing for
an effective date. >> Thank you. Could I have a motion to adopt the resolution? Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Orlinski. Um, Mr. City Development Director. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good evening, Commissioners. Uh, Kevin Klopp,
community development director. And for the LPA agenda, this is uh application CUP2604-00001, as you've heard from the clerk, for 299 Northeast 191st Street. Um, a month ago,
the LPA recommended adding hotels with a minimum of 100 rooms to list of conditional uses that could be approved in this zoning district of TC1. So, this is now the application that sparked that uh request [clears throat]
for that to be approved. That will be on your agenda in the city commission meeting later this evening. For now, this is a conditional use approval as you heard for a hotel for hero housing 10 units uh which would allow bonus
density up to 58 units per acre in this case, height of 23 stories and unit sizes of 750 ft for onebedrooms and 900 ft for two-bedroom units. This development does satisfy the seven criteria for approval. uh staff has
reviewed that and it is in our staff report for the record. Uh we support it recommend uh favorably as it is going to provide an active m mixed use for the district and it encourages infill development.
As I mentioned, there will be two 10 hero housing units included in the development. Uh there will be a contribution of $1.2 million for development impacts. Uh the hotel will have a shuttle to Bright Line and a
multi-use path along the layman causeway. Those are some conditions that are in the resolution. Uh I do have to read for the record some revisions to those conditions uh that have been agreed to since the agenda came out. Uh
and when I'm done reading those, uh Brian Adler representing the applicant and the applicant are here. They have a more thorough presentation, much more visual for you. I did not want to take your time doing that uh as they would then repeat it. But very quickly, let me
just read these um uh revised conditions. There's a condition on transportation demand management. Um and the new condition would read, "A shuttle to and from the Bright Line station or other equivalent transit options as appropriate shall be maintained by the
development commencement no later than one month after the full certificate of occupancy issuance for the hotel component. In the event the hotel has not received its certificate of occupancy within 24 months following the completion of the residential building, the responsibility for providing the
transportation to and from the Bright Line station or equivalent transit option shall be assumed by the multif family operations. In other words, if they build the apartment complex first, they would not have the shuttle until
the hotel comes online. Uh we were hoping that it could start with the um apartment building if that goes first. Uh but it for financial considerations we understood the hotel is really the driver for that shuttle. And then the second one uh with a slight
uh revision is about that multi-use path which would u basically run behind the government center here over to country club and then uh east uh to this at least to this development. So, the multi-use path, the applicant shall fund
the design and construction of a non-vehicular multi-use path from the development to West Country Club Drive within the southernmost portion of the Florida Department of Transportation rightway along Layman Causeway, including the required barriers from the Layman Causeway and the Aventura
Government Center, subject to FDOT approval. That was the the change here. uh they wanted to make sure that uh if FDOT turns them down, it wouldn't cause their development not to be able to proceed. So with that, I'd turn it over
to Brian Adler and Mr. Ed. >> Thank you. >> Good evening, Mr. Mayor, Vice Mayor, uh members of the commission. Brian Adler with offices at Bills and Sunberg, 1450 Bickl Avenue, sweet suite 2300. I'm joined this evening by Edward and
Sydney Delar Roa from the Apollo Companies um and their affiliate Aventura City Center LLC. I'm also joined by Jeff Bass from the Bass Firm, the Bass Law Firm. Um I know you are all familiar with the property. It is due
west of here. Um I think I'm pointing west. I get lost in the in the circle. Um and it is where the office building is right now next door. Um back very it is west right back uh like most
developments at that time when this was built there was a box and there was one use per box. It was either an office building, a hotel, a residential building and that's how development was for many years. Um and so you have a a big box defined by a center office
building and surface parking. Uh and over time that is not the best utilization of property. So um like most developments um um it was like that and there's a recognition now that this is town center and so it's morphed into um or being proposed to morph into a more
mixeduse development. Uh so as Kevin noted uh item 8b on tonight's agenda is second reading for the allowance of a hotel in town center 1 district. Hotels are already allowed in town center 3, four and five. This would just allow it in town center 1. So our requests are
assuming if town center uh if that is approved on second reading. It was recommended uh last month. Then it would be to allow the development to proceed. Um there is an existing approval on the property. Uh that approval was for 295
residential units for 26 stories over 311 feet. This is bringing it down to 23 stories. Um it is bringing down to about 266 units instead of uh the I mean sorry to 266 ft for the residential a hotel
tower at 157 ft. So much lower in height and and related impacts. Um and a lower profile building. Um, so we've got the TC1 district. We've got it's lowering the density from 69 units per acre, which is what is proved to 58 dwelling
units per acre. It's getting rid of the freestanding um parking garage, which is not favored in the city. It's going to be incorporated into the building, and it's getting rid of um the ground level residential. Um it's going to be with liner units. Um the the district TC1
does allow loweriz units as a conditional use. It's already contemplated. So rather than changing the code to say lower lower units, it is seeking conditional use for the 750 um square ft for the onebedroom and 900 for the two-bedroom. There are other
districts within town center that have the lower amounts, but this is allowed as a conditional use. So what I'd like to do is we do have a nice presentation. Mr. is going to come up. He's going to present that presentation to show you how uh this going to morph that the
office building is going to stay within the confines of the development and how he's going to morph the rest of the site into the vision that that uh he presented slightly and just modified for your for for your um viewing for the um
um for the commission portion. >> Let me can I ask a question? So as Mr. Aba comes up the [clears throat] is this presentation more or less what we saw two weeks ago at the workshop meeting the publicly noticed workshop meeting >> very similar >> okay so it it may or may not be
necessary to to replay it uh let me see if members of the public have questions and comments and let me see if the commission does it it we're obviously incorporating into the record everything that was presented at the workshop so let me ask if any members of the public
would like to speak regarding this item which is 4B 4B at the LPA. Okay. I don't see any. So, I'm opening for public and I'm closing it for public comment. And let me ask the commissioners if is it your
pleasure to see the presentation again or do you have questions that Okay, I don't think it's going to be necessary. Um, again, we're incorporating into the record. You did a fine job of presenting last time. I think the commissioners understand it. Um, no one is here to
speak uh in favor or opposed to the project as as far as I could tell. So, um, let me ask the commissioners for any comments or questions at this time and you certainly you can reserve your rights. Yes, Commissioner Freeland.
>> I just want to say that I did see the project and it's beautiful and I think it brings a lot to our city and of course as our residents always worry about traffic and buildings. This is something you can build as of right. You're actually building something smaller than what you could as of right
and what you're bringing looks like a beautiful wonderful project to bring to our city. With that said, rather than you do the presentation like attorneys say when you made the point, sit down and stop. >> Y absolutely. >> Okay. Any other comments
from the commission? If not, okay, I think we'll we'll we'll do a roll call vote now. And with the modified conditions >> with the modified conditions and um I we appreciate the fact that the shuttle to the Bright Line will be to the Bright
Line or any other reasonable form that we deem necessary because unfortunately Bright Line may or may not survive and we certainly hope that it does and offers we want the pedestrian bridge as well. We're working very hard to get it but it's out of our hands right now.
There's a bunch of other entities of which we have no control over. Everybody knows that that bridge has been sitting in the Bright Line parking lot for two years now. Um, but what you're doing is helpful and we appreciate that. Madame Clerk, >> Commissioner Oinsky, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freeland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. >> And I just want to clarify one thing with um Kevin. This is a project that
you recommend approval of. Am I correct? It can you just say it in into there? Thank you. >> Yes, I recommend it favorably for this project. >> And one last question. You prefer, if given your choice, this project over the previously approved vice project. Is
that correct? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Thank you. Sorry to put you on the spot, but thank you for answering. Okay, Madame Clerk. 4 C. >> A resolution of the city commission of the city of Aventur, Florida, granting variances from the city's land
development regulations, section 31-171B8 to permit 356 parking spaces where 448 parking spaces are required. Section 31-144F4D3 to permit a minimum landscaped open
space of 24.5% where 33% is required and a lot coverage of 55.24% where a maximum of 40% is permitted for the property located at 21291 Northeast 28th Avenue. Providing for
implementation and providing for an effective date Thank you. Could I have a motion to adopt? Commissioner Cruz, second by Commissioner Bloom. Kevin, >> thank you, Mr. Mayor. Yes. This is
application CUP 2604002 for the conditional use and V2604001 for variances. This is for a project now called Vitalis uh by medical offices uh
at Uptown Aventura. Address 21291 Northeast 28th Avenue. Uh the conditional use is to allow up to a sevenstory building an F of 1.85 and retail uses.
The variances are for parking to be based on the net floor area rather than gross floor area for uh less open space than required by the zoning district and a larger lot coverage. In essence, it's a little bit more dense than the zoning
envisioned for medical office, but staff very much supports uh the plan uh particularly as this is a project that started and stalled and we'd uh really like to see it finished. Um so our
recommendation is in favor that the project does meet the criteria for approval. Uh there will be a certified green building uh built there in in this place. Uh as I mentioned it completes a stalled project. It furthers the medical
office intent of the zoning district and there is a uh commitment by the developer to provide some parking for city use related to some school events uh limited but uh they are making that offer. There is one revision to a condition uh that I again want to read
into the record and ask uh as you make the motion to uh include that if you could and then uh attorney Brian Adler representing the applicant is here to present if necessary. So that one condition that's going to be adjusted hopefully is to provide the city a
performance bond or other security approved by the city manager city attorney in the amount as determined by the city manager in accordance with section 14-115 to guarantee attainment of gold or platinum green building certification.
The code allows that uh amount of the bond to be between 1 and 5% of the construction cost. Um we have put 5% in the condition uh typically but uh with
the cost of construction being so high uh it was requested that that be allowed for the city manager determine uh between 1 and 5% as the code allows. >> With that Mr. >> Mr. Mayor uh yes I think the clerk
should read 4 D the title for 4 D since the presentation covered 4 C and D. Sure. Madam clerk for >> a resolution of the city commission of the city of Aventura, Florida, amending conditional one of resolution number
2015-69 to replace the approved 11story site plan with a new sevenstory site plan and modifying the previously granted conditional use approval pursuant to section 31-144F2L
of the city code of ordinances to allow floor area ratio of 1.85 for a project attaining gold or platinum certification under the city's green building program where 1.06 06 is permitted and granting a new conditional use approval pursuant
to section 31-144F2D to allow retail uses not to exceed 15% of the total gross interior square footage of the building for the property located at 21291 Northeast 28th Avenue providing for conditions of approval and providing for an effective date.
>> Thank you. And uh Kevin, I don't think you need to add anything with the forward being said. Okay. Um, so applicant, uh, once again, and and I'll say to you, let me ask if there's any members of the public that are here to
speak on this these items 4 C and 4 D. Anyone here to speak in favor or oppose? Okay, I see none. So, um, take that as you will. There's, uh, you I don't think you need, you're more than welcome to, but I don't think you're going to need to do an entire presentation. I think
we're very familiar with this. Uh I have a very important question is who named it vitalis and does anybody remember what vitalis was? You have to be of a certain age but does anyone know what vitalis was? You know yeah okay uh I think they would
said you're using dry control by vitalis. You can't see it but you know it you can't feel it but you know it's there. You're using dry. It was hair grease to slick your hair up. The Pat Riley look that used to be Vitalis. Yeah. So, I don't know how it got that name, but
Brian, do you remember what I'm talking about? Vitalis. [laughter] >> I'm giving him a chance to not age himself. Anyway, >> tell us. >> Brill Cream is it was a competitor. [laughter] >> I'm going to claim ignorance on that
one, but I will put on the record Brian Adler off at 1450 Brookl Avenue, sweet 2300. Uh, Bernardo Reber did get stuck in a closing downtown. So, I did want to express his uh, apologies for not being here, but Noel Epama is here. Epo is here from um, Vitalis, but actually from
medical offices at Uptown Aventura. Uh, taking the cues from those last statements, I'm going to uh, um, bow out of a presentation, but we do we I am here for any questions. >> Okay, you're reserving, please. Uh, once again, I'm officially opening for public
comment. You want to talk about Vitalis, the hair gel or the building? Okay. I'm going to close it for public comment and um I'm going to ask if any commissioners have any comments or questions. Seeing none, uh we we're ready to vote.
>> And just to clarify that the motion is for both items 4 C and 4 D. >> And that's okay to do, madam. Uh Mr. uh city attorney, >> I I think I would do them separately just because one's for variance and one's for condition. Let's do 4 C first.
>> Okay. So, I have a motion on the floor for item 4 C. A roll call vote is Commissioner Bloom. >> Say yes or no. >> Yes. Commissioner Freeland. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Cruz. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Linsky. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman.
>> Yes. >> Vice Mayor Hayne. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg? >> Yes. >> Motion passes. I need a motion to approve um 4 D. Uh Commissioner Linsky, seconded by Commissioner Freedelland with >> with the revised conditions, please. >> I'm sorry.
>> With the revised conditions as read >> with the revised conditions as mentioned by the director. Uh that is okay. The motion makers understand it's with the revised conditions. Yes. >> Okay, let's go. >> Commissioner Freedelland.
>> Yes. Commissioner Cruz. >> Yes. Commissioner Orinsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blan, >> yes. >> Vice [snorts] Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. >> Okay. >> Thank you very much.
>> Thank you. Um, I need a motion to adjourn the LPA. Uh, Vice Mayor A, seconded by Commissioner Cruz. All those in favor say I. >> Any opposed? Okay. The LPA is closed. is
adjourned. Let's go back the next order of business. We're going to return to the commission meeting and take up the remainder of the agenda. It is 7:19 p.m. Let's call the role. >> Mayor Weinberg >> here. >> Vice Mayor A >> here.
>> Commissioner Blan >> here. >> Commissioner Bloom >> here. >> Commissioner Freriedeland >> here. >> Commissioner Cruz here. >> Commissioner Oinsky >> here. Mr. Big East here. And Mr. Meyers here. You have a quorum. >> Great. Um, any member of the commission or the
manager need to remove an item from the consent agenda? >> No, mayor. >> Okay, then. Um, I need a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Oinsky, seconded by Vice Mayor A. >> Um, let's vote on that. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Oinsky, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freeland, yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. Okay. 8 C, A D, and 8E will be quasi judicial. Would you like
to once again remind everyone what that means, Mr. City Attorney? >> Yes, Mayor. Uh, please be advised that items HC, D, and E on the commission agenda or zoning hearings that are quasi judicial in nature. As such, the quas judicial procedures of the city shall be invoked for these items. If you wish to
object or comment upon these items, please inform the mayor when public comments are requested. Any 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-examination. You refuse either to be cross-examined or to be sworn. Your testimony will be given its due date. The general public will not be permitted across the gam witnesses, but the public may request the commission
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. Uh we had some exarty communications uh at the LPA
meeting. Does are there any additional uh exarty communications uh for the uh the commission meeting on these items? Not for me. Anyone else? No, sir. Okay. So, first, Madam Clerk, why don't
you swear in anyone that's going to offer testimony on 8 CD and E. If you will be speaking on items 8 C, 8 D, or 8E, I need you to stand up, raise your right hand, and be sworn in at this time. This is for members of the public as well as the applicant.
Do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So help you God. Thank you. [clears throat] >> Okay, let's Why don't you read 8A? An ordinance of the city of Aventura, Florida, amending the official zoning
map by applying the Aventura core subdist overlay MUC1 to an approximate 122 acre tract of land currently zoned community business district B2. Generally located east of Biscane Boulevard to West Country Club Drive and
south of Aventur Boulevard to the William Layman Causeway, providing for for severalability, providing for inclusion in the code, and providing for an effective date. Uh, we want to defer 8A, Mr. Manager. >> Yes, Mayor. I'd ask to defer the item to
the June 2nd uh, city commission meeting. >> Motion to defer till June 2nd. >> Commissioner Cruz, seconded by Commissioner Bloom. Let's vote. >> Commissioner Linsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freeland, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. Motion passes. >> Okay. 8B. >> An ordinance of the city of Aventura, Florida, amending chapter 31, land development regulations of the city code
of ordinances by amending section 31-145B, town center TC1 district, subsection 3, conditional uses permitted to allow hotels and mixeduse structures within the district, providing for severalability, providing for inclusion
in the code, and providing for an effective date. Motion to adopt the ordinance. Commissioner Freeland, second by Commissioner Orlinsky. Kevin, >> thank you, Mr. Mayor. As mentioned earlier this evening at the LPA meeting, this is a uh change to the TC1 zoning
regulations to allow hotels uh sparked by the application known as Aventura City Center, which you heard earlier as well. Uh was adopted uh [clears throat] uh first reading last month. If uh there's any questions, I'm happy to answer them. Any member of the public
wish to speak on 8B? Seeing none, I'll close for public comment. Any commission comment? >> Seeing none, I will >> ask for a vote. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freeland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Linsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blashman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. >> 8C. A resolution of the city commission of the city of Aventura, Florida, granting conditional use approval
pursuant to section 31-145B3 of the city code of ordinances. One, to permit a hotel. Two, to permit density of 58 dwelling units per acre for a project providing hero housing where the city code permits 25. Three to permit
heights up to 23 stories, 266 feet for residential tower and 13 stories, 157 feet for a hotel where the city code permits four stories, 50 ft. And four to permit minimum floor areas of 750 ft for
one-bedroom units and 900 ft for 200 for two-bedroom units where the minimum requirement is 900 ft and 1,50 ft for one and two bedrooms, respectively. for the property located at 2999 Northeast 199 Street providing for conditions of
approval and providing for an effective date. >> Motion to adopt. >> Commissioner Cruz, second by Commissioner Bloom. Kevin, you're are you incorporating the LPA? >> Yes, please incorporate the presentation and if the motion to adopt is with uh
the conditions as amended by the LPA earlier this evening. >> Yes, that's my understanding also. Uh, any member of the public wish to speak on this item? Seeing none, I'll close for public comment. Does the applicant attorney have a comment?
>> Thank you for the record, Brian. I offic 1450 Brookl Avenue Sweet 2300. Uh, thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, vice mayor, members of the commission. I would also like to incorporate my presentation from the LPA into the record. >> So, done. Any uh now I will give one
more opportunity for members of the public. Do not rush to the microphone. There's plenty of time for everyone. Okay, I will close it for public comment. Any commissioners with a comment? Nope. Okay, let's vote. >> Commissioner Freeland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Linsky, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. >> 8 D. A resolution of the city commission of the city of Aventura, Florida, granting variances from the city's land
development regulations, section 31-171B8, to permit 356 parking spaces where 448 parking spaces are required. Section 31-144F3 to permit a minimum landscaped open
space of 24.5% where 33% is required and a lot coverage of 55.24%. 24% where a maximum of 40% is permitted for the property located at 21291 Northeast 28th Avenue providing for implementation and providing for an
effective date. >> Motion to adopt. >> Commissioner Bloom, second by Commissioner Linsky. Kevin, >> this variance request uh meets the criteria of the code. We recommend favorably. I'd like to include my
presentation from earlier this evening and it's part of the record. Thank you. >> Thank you. Any member of the public wish to speak on 8D? Seeing none, I'll ask if the applicant's attorney wants to comment. Thank you,
Mr. Mayor, vice mayor, members of the commission. Uh, I would also like Brian Adler, law office at Bills and Sunberg, 1450 Brookl Avenue, sweet 2300. I would also like to incorporate my LPA uh presentation into the record or lack thereof. I think >> so. Done. Um, questions, commissioners?
Nope. Let's vote. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Linsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freedelland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blan, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes.
>> AE. A resolution of the city commission of the city of Aventura, Florida, amending conditional one of resolution number 2015-69 to replace the approved 11story site plan with a new sevenstory site plan and modifying the previously granted
conditional use approval pursuant to section 31-144F2L of the city code of ordinances to allow floor area ratio of 1.85 85 for a project attaining gold or platinum certification under the city's green building program where 1.06 is permitted
and granting a new conditional use approval pursuant to section 31-144F2D to allow retail uses not to exceed 15% of the total gross interior square footage of the building for the property located at 21291 Northeast 28th Avenue
providing for conditions of approval and providing for an effective date. Thank you. Motion to approve adoption. Commissioner Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor A Kevin. >> With the proviso that this would be as
uh amended in the conditions by the LPA earlier this evening, staff recommends approval. Thank you. >> Thank you. 8. Any member of the public wish to speak on AE? Seeing none, I'll close it for public comment. Applicants attorney, do you want to incorporate
your presentation into this? Thank you. And just to record my presence, Brian Adler, Bills in Sun 1450, Book 11. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. >> So, done. Um, any commission questions, comments? Okay, let's vote. >> Commissioner Linsky, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freeland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blan, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. >> 9A. >> Thank you all for your time this evening. Thank you. [clears throat]
An ordinance of the city of Aventura, Florida, amending chapter 31, land development regulations of the city code of ordinances to create section 31-144G, Aventura Metropolitan Urban Center zoning district overlay to provide for a
new zoning district overlay and related regulations and standards, providing for seability, providing for inclusion in the code, and providing for an effective date. >> Are we going to defer this, Mr. Manager? >> Yes, mayor. I'd ask to uh defer this to
the June 2nd city commission meeting. >> Motion to defer 9A to the June 2nd commission meeting. Uh Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Olinski. Um let's vote on that. >> Commissioner Bloom.
>> Yes. >> Commissioner Freriedeland. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Oinsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. 9B, >> an ordinance of the city commission of the city of Aventur, Florida, amending
ordinance number 2025-17, which ordinance adopted a budget for the 2025 2026 fiscal year by revising the 2025 2026 fiscal year operating capital budget as outlined in exhibit A attached here too, authorizing the city manager
to do all things necessary to carry out the aims of this ordinance and providing for an effective date. >> Thank you. Could I have a motion to approve the ordinance? Vice Mayor A, seconded by Commissioner Cruz. Mr. Manager. >> Thank you, Mayor. This item is our uh mid-year budget amendment for fiscal
year 2526, which adjust the budget to account for items that were not included in the original adoption and to align revenues and expenditures based on actual activity. Overall, the general fund reflects a net increase of approximately 1.49 49 million driven primarily by higher than anticipated
revenues both in our building department and our community recreation uh department. Also, this is offset by or been increased by grants that we we received, federal and state grants. And just some of note are a crest uh training grant that we received for the
police department to fund several years of training for them. also um two grants from the Florida Inland Navigation District to uh fund our brand new police boat and also our brand new boat lift um that we have. And just something else of note, we were recently awarded um a on
the federal grant by uh Fedrico Wilson's office, $500,000 for our real time crime center. And that also ties in with another federal grant that we received of the safe streets for all which will also tie into that and help fund our drone program as well for
our real-time crime center. So really exciting. Um I know the chief is excited about that and and design plans are underway um for that project. And then uh one other item of note is the we amended the budget by just over $900,000
for the funding for the new construction of the Don Sofur High School and that's for the design construction management and project management costs associated with the new school. So this amendment ensures the city's budget accurately reflects current revenues, supports ongoing operations, and advances our key
capital and public safety initiatives. And I recommend approval of of the uh ordinance. >> Thank you, Mr. manager and congratulations on this. This is great great news and um congratulations to your staff as well and to everyone that
lives in Aventura. It's such a well-run city and um from a financial standpoint so responsibly run. This is why our tax rate has never gone up. Um any member of the public wish to comment on 9B? Seeing
none, no closing for public comment. Any commissioners a comment? Okay, let's vote. >> Commissioner Freedelland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Oinsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blachman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes.
>> Motion passes. Item 10, >> an ordinance of the city of Aventura, Florida, amending section 14-62, registration of chapter 14 of the city's code of ordinances to eliminate the requirement that contractor registration be done in person, providing for
severability, providing for inclusion in the code, and providing for an effective date. >> Thank you, Mr. Manager. >> Thank you, mayor. We recommend that the city commission approve a revision to our city code to eliminate the requirement for contractors to register in person as part of the building permit
process. As the city transitions to a fully digital permitting system, the current in-person registration requirement has become outdated and inefficient. Removing this requirement will streamline operations, improve customer convenience, and allow the city to fully realize the benefits of digital
permitting system while also reducing unnecessary administrative task for our staff. So, I recommend approval of this ordinance. >> Thank you. Thank you very much. Any member of the public wish to comment on item 10? Seeing none, I'll close it for
public comment. Commissioners, any comment, questions? Okay, let's vote. Item 10. >> Mayor, but I believe I need a motion on the floor for the >> Did I not get a motion? I'm sorry, I'm slipping. >> Motion to approve. Commissioner Cruz, seconded by Commissioner Freedelland,
>> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Rinsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freedelland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. Item 11,
>> a resolution of the city commission of the city of Aventura, Florida, approving an interlocal agreement between Miami Date County and the city of Aventura for the provision of ondemand services, authorizing the city manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the city, providing for implementation, and
providing for an effective date. >> Motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Freeland, seconded by Commissioner Bloom. Mr. Manager, >> thank you, Mayor. Uh this this is for me to execute and actually renew our interlocal agreement with Miami Day
County to ensure continued funding for our city's ondemand transit service. The city currently provides ondemand transportation services to residents with a significant portion of its operating costs funded by the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust, the
CITT. Miami Day County requires the execution of this interlocal agreement as a condition of continued eligibility for these funds and approval of this agreement is essential to maintain the uh the funding and the current um number of freebie cards that we have in our
system. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Manager. Um any member of the public wish to comment on item 11? Seeing none, I'll close it for public comment. Any commission comments? Seeing none, let's vote.
>> Commissioner Olinski, >> yes. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freeland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. >> Commissioner Blatchman, >> yes. >> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. >> 11B. A resol a resolution of the city
commission of the city of Aventur, Florida, amending resolution number 96-39, which adopted a fee schedule for engineering and public works inspection permit and review services amended by resolutions number 2006-22,
2011-14, and 2026-16, 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. Motion to approve the resolution. Vice Mayor Hayne, seconded by Commissioner
Bloom. Mr. Manager. >> Thank you again, Mayor. Um, I recommend that the city commission approve this resolution, and this amends our public works department permit fee schedule to establish a temporary right-of-way closure fee. Construction, as you know, construction activity in the city has
increased significantly, resulting in more frequent requests to temporarily close sidewalks, parking lanes, and travel lanes. While current permit fees recover administrative and inspection fees, they do not account for the loss of public access to the operational impacts and operational impacts to
residents, pedestrians, and traffic flow in our city. This proposed amendment introduces a fee structure consistent with regional practices ensuring the city is compensated for the temporary use of public space while encouraging efficient construction staging. So I
would recommend uh adoption of this resolution and to implement this um fee structure in our um permit in our public works u fee schedule. Thank you. Any member of the public wish to comment on 11B?
Seeing none, I'll close it for public comment. Any commission comment? Seeing none, I'll ask for a vote. >> Commissioner Bloom, >> yes. >> Commissioner Freeland, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cruz, >> yes. Commissioner Rinsky, >> yes. >> Commissioner Glachman, >> yes.
>> Vice Mayor A, >> yes. >> And Mayor Weinberg, >> yes. >> Motion passes. >> Uh, any staff reports, Mr. Manager, Mr. Attorney, Madame Clerk? >> No, mayor. >> Report. >> Okay. Uh, public comment. Any member of
the public wish to take up [snorts] to three minutes and tell us we're great or we suck? You have the right to do either. Okay, seeing none, I will Yes, sir. Which one do you want to tell us? No, I'm come,
please. Just uh when wait one second. I want the um city attorney to explain the process and then but you can come standard. >> Yeah, as as the mayor said, you have up to three minutes to uh offer comments about items that weren't previously addressed uh on the agenda. Um it's not
back and forth. You make your comments and the commission, you know, is is not likely to respond, you know, at the meeting. Um, well, it's not actually a comment. Your >> name and address first, please. >> Oh, sorry. Sorry. My name is Jose PCO. Um, it it actually is a little bit of
guidance that I would ask from from from the mayor and vice mayor and the commissioners. And thank you for having me. Um, my name is Jose Pacheco. I'm the co-founder of a company called Urban Sports Equipment. And I've been trying to contact uh the offices uh of the city
and um I'm I'm having a little bit of a hard time. So, I decided to come over here and meet you all in person to see if this would be the appropriate way to go. Um, basically what we do is we install, maintain, and um and uh offer uh our services for free for the cities.
Um we install modern workout and wellness equipment in public spaces. We currently have 14 of these workout stations installed throughout Miami Beach and we're expanding through multiple cities. We're we're having conversations with the city of Miami, Kbiscane,
um, and Fort Lauderdale, and I'd love to have the opportunity to present this to the city of of Aventure. Again, it's zero cost to the city. It's all sponsorship based, and it brings a benefit to the community. We have a very uh, you know, we're super well accepted
in all the cities that we go and appreciate the opportunity for this. You will definitely have an opportunity because before you leave, you'll get with the manager and he'll schedule an meeting with him and you'll pitch what it is. The I like the no cost part of it. That sounds pretty good. >> It's zero cost and uh we maintain we do
everything for free. >> Okay. So, just the manager would more than happy to meet with you right now. >> Appreciate it. Thank you, Mr. Manager. Sure. Thank you. >> Any other member of the public wish to speak? Okay. If not, I'll close it for public comment. Any other business, commissioners? Okay, then I'm going to
ask for a motion to adjurnn. Uh, Commissioner Orlinsky, seconded by Commissioner Bloom. Um, all those in favor say I. >> I. >> Any opposed? We are adjourned. >> You just had to do
>> at 7:42. >> No. >> That is amazing. I said 74.