Aventura public meetings in 2022

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a special meeting to adopt the November 8, 2022 election results, appointing Amit Bloom to Seat 6 and declaring unopposed winners for Seats 2, 4, and Mayor. They will also appoint Commissioner Billy Joel as Vice Mayor for a term ending in May 2023, and award a custodial services contract to Delta Property Maintenance, Inc. for the Community Recreation Center, Parks, and Cultural Center.

• Adopt election results: Amit Bloom elected Commissioner Seat 6 (7,482 votes); Michael Stern, Paul A. Kruss, Howard S. Weinberg declared elected unopposed
• Appoint Commissioner Billy Joel as Vice Mayor for term ending May 2023
• Award custodial services contract (Bid No. 23-11-16-3) to Delta Property Maintenance, Inc. for Community Recreation Center, Parks, and Cultural Center

The City Commission adopted resolutions to certify the November 8, 2022, municipal election results and appoint Commissioner Billy Joel as Vice Mayor. Additionally, the Commission awarded a custodial services contract for city facilities to Delta Property Maintenance, Inc.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-69 accepting November 8, 2022, municipal election results
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-70 appointing Commissioner Billy Joel as Vice Mayor
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-71 awarding custodial services contract for recreation, parks, and cultural centers to Delta Property Maintenance, Inc.

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop will discuss adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, the 2023 meeting schedule, and a meeting attendance policy. It will also cover community development items like a building color palette, painting requirements, and a drive-through for Starbucks, plus board vacancies and procurement changes. These are discussions, with future action required for resolutions and ordinances.

• Discussion and future resolution to adopt IHRA working definition of antisemitism
• Proposed 2023 City Commission meeting schedule and attendance policy
• Community development: proposed color palette, 10-year painting requirement, annual structural maintenance certification
• Drive-through in B-2 zoning (Starbucks) and 341st Street/Country Club Drive deed restriction
• Change in procurement code: threshold for three quotes from $2,500 to $5,000

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive city manager and staff reports, and discuss a Go Green application approval and pop-up event ideas. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2022
• Go Green Recognition Program application approval
• Discussion of 'Pop Up' event ideas
• Program and Events Report

Advisory Boards Meetings

This is a routine advisory board meeting with a standard agenda covering administrative matters, school reports, new and old business, financials, and public comments. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Administrative report
• School report
• New business
• Old business
• Financials

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, a quasi-judicial public hearing for a conditional use permit to establish a synagogue, and a first reading of a budget amendment ordinance. The consent agenda includes resolutions on the 2023 legislative program, ARPA fund spending, a new shuttle contract, additional Tesla vehicles, a police union contract, and naming an area 'Uptown Aventura'. The meeting also includes recognition of outgoing commissioners and appointment of a City Chaplain.

• Conditional use approval for synagogue at 3585 NE 207 Street
• Resolution to amend ARPA spending plan for employee bonuses, cleaning, seawall repair, premium pay
• Resolution to terminate RTW Management shuttle contract and approve contract with Limousines of South Florida, Inc.
• Resolution to purchase two additional Tesla vehicles from Freebee, LLC
• Resolution establishing City Chaplain position and appointing Rabbi Guido Cohen

The City Commission adopted several resolutions including a new shuttle service contract, an updated ARPA spending plan, and the 2023 legislative program. The board also approved a conditional use permit for a synagogue and established the position of City Chaplain.

• Adopted 2023 Legislative Program and Priorities (Resolution No. 2022-61)
• Amended ARPA spending plan for employee bonuses, cleaning, and seawall repair (Resolution No. 2022-62)
• Terminated RTW Management shuttle contract and approved Limousines of South Florida, Inc. (Resolution No. 2022-63)
• Approved second amendment to Freebee, LLC agreement to purchase two Tesla vehicles (Resolution No. 2022-64)
• Executed collectively bargained contract with South Florida Police Benevolent Association (Resolution No. 2022-65)
• Designated the area north of NE 213th Street and west of Biscayne Boulevard as 'Uptown Aventura' (Resolution No. 2022-66)
• Granted conditional use approval for a synagogue at 3585 NE 207 Street (Resolution No. 2022-67)
• Appointed Rabbi Guido Cohen as the first City Chaplain (Resolution No. 2022-68)

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop covers several administrative and policy items, including revising the ARPA spending plan, terminating the RTW shuttle contract in favor of Limousines of South Florida, and setting legislative priorities for 2023. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussions with future action required.

• ARPA plan revision: $1,477,167 in new projects (employee bonuses $669,167, seawall $750,000, cleaning $58,000) and $564,108 in removals
• Shuttle service: terminate RTW contract, award 3-route service to Limousines of South Florida for $720,102.24/year
• Legislative program: support charter school funding, ban handheld phone use, preserve red light camera authority
• Discussion on establishing a City Chaplain position
• Date change for November 3, 2022 Commission Workshop

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board will select a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes from April 11, 2022, and receive a State of the Center report from manager Jeff Kiltie. The meeting is open to the public and includes other business and adjournment.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2022
• State of the Center report by Jeff Kiltie

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use request for a 26-story, 295-foot multifamily building at 2785 NE 183rd Street, which would exceed current height, density, and floor area ratio limits. The commission will also consider a second reading of an ordinance to allow administrative approval of alcohol beverage permits, and several consent agenda items including a mutual aid agreement with Hialeah and a $16,000 police software purchase.

• Conditional use for 26-story, 295-ft building at 2785 NE 183rd St (code allows 25 stories/250 ft)
• Density of 56 units/acre requested (code allows 45) and floor area ratio of 4.3 (code allows 2.0)
• Ordinance to allow administrative review of alcohol beverage permits (second reading)
• Mutual aid agreement with City of Hialeah for law enforcement activities
• Appropriation of up to $16,000 for police software from federal forfeiture funds

The commission adopted Resolution No. 2022-60 granting conditional use approval for a 26-story, 295-foot multifamily building at 2785 NE 183 Street, exceeding code limits on height, density, and floor area ratio. The consent agenda was approved, including a mutual aid agreement with Hialeah for law enforcement, a $16,000 police software appropriation from forfeiture funds, and reappointment of two special masters for code enforcement. An ordinance on alcoholic beverage permits was removed from the agenda by the city manager.

• Approved conditional use for 26-story, 295-ft building at 2785 NE 183 St (Resolution 2022-60)
• Adopted mutual aid agreement with Hialeah for law enforcement (Resolution 2022-59)
• Approved $16,000 police software purchase from federal forfeiture funds
• Ratified reappointment of Barbara Buxton and Daniel Naim as special masters for code enforcement
• Accepted financial reports for Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
• Removed alcoholic beverage permit ordinance from agenda

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a special meeting with a public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance that would change when the Mayor and Commissioners begin their regular terms of office. The change would move the start date from three days after the November election to eight days after, to allow more flexibility for swearing-in ceremonies. The ordinance has no fiscal impact on the city budget.

• Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance No. 2022- to amend Section 26-32 of the City Code
• Proposed change: term commencement for Mayor and Commissioners moves from 3 days to 8 days after the November election
• First reading passed on September 13, 2022, with a 5-0 vote (two commissioners absent)
• Ordinance would take effect immediately upon adoption on second reading

The Commission adopted an ordinance on second reading that revises the commencement date for regular terms of the Mayor and Commissioners, amending Section 26-32 of the City Code. The meeting lasted five minutes and included only this substantive action.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-18 amending term commencement date for Mayor and Commissioners

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including an update on the Freebee on-demand car service, the reappointment of two special masters for code enforcement, a request to use federal forfeiture funds for police software, and ethics training dates. No final votes are scheduled; future action will be required on the reappointments and fund request.

• Reappointment of Barbara Buxton, Esq. and Daniel Naim as Special Masters for Code Enforcement
• Request to use $16,000 in federal forfeiture funds for Smart Force Smart Comms Plus Module
• Update on Freebee on-demand car service
• Discussion of ethics training dates for City Commission

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission held a second budget hearing and unanimously adopted two ordinances: one setting the ad valorem tax millage rate at 1.7261 mills (a 9.54% increase over the rolled-back rate), and another approving the final operating and capital budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. Both ordinances were adopted as presented.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-19: set ad valorem tax millage rate at 1.7261 mills (9.54% above rolled-back rate)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-20: approved final 2022/2023 operating and capital budget

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the governing board for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES), will meet to approve minutes from July, adopt a meeting schedule, and review the school's end-of-year report cards, letter grade dashboard, and spring survey results. The principal will provide school updates. This is a regular oversight meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2022 proposed governing board meeting schedule
• Review of ACES end-of-year school report cards
• Review of ACES letter grade dashboard
• Review of ACES 2021-2022 spring survey results

The Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) Governing Board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2022 meeting, the 2022 meeting schedule, and several school items including a reunification plan, out-of-field waivers, and a teacher salary allocation plan. The board also reviewed end-of-year report cards, letter grade dashboards, and spring survey results presented by Principal Dr. Tyrkala. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

• Approved minutes of the July 21, 2022 regular meeting
• Approved the 2022 ACES Governing Board proposed meeting schedule
• Approved the Reunification Plan
• Approved Out of Field Waivers
• Approved the Teacher Salary Allocation Plan

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Don Soffer Aventura High School Governing Board, will meet to approve minutes and the 2022 meeting schedule, then review the school's end-of-year report cards, letter grade dashboard, and spring survey results. The principal will give school updates. This is a regular oversight meeting focused on school performance data.

• Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2022 proposed meeting schedule
• Review of DSAHS end-of-year school report cards
• Review of DSAHS letter grade dashboard
• Review of 2021-2022 spring survey results

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Don Soffer Aventura High School Governing Board, approved the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes, the proposed 2022 meeting schedule, the school's reunification plan, and a teacher salary allocation plan. The board also reviewed end-of-year school report cards, letter grade dashboards, and spring survey results presented by the principal and Charter Schools USA representatives. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

• Approved July 21, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Approved DSAHS 2022 Governing Board proposed meeting schedule
• Approved reunification plan
• Approved teacher salary allocation plan

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from June 2, 2022, receive city manager and staff reports, and discuss upcoming events including Founders Day approval and a future pop-up event. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022
• Discussion of Founders Day approval
• Discussion of future 'Pop-Up' event

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, following a budget hearing. They will consider a conditional use request for a 26-story residential building at 2785 NE 183rd Street, award contracts for street repairs and park improvements, and take final votes on ordinances including a smoking ban in parks and changes to Founders Park residency rules. The agenda also includes first readings on alcohol permit procedures and election term start dates, plus several consent items.

• Conditional use for 26-story, 295-ft building at 2785 NE 183rd St (code allows 25 stories/250 ft)
• Award $2,372,833.54 contract to FieldTurf USA for Waterways Park field enhancements (ARPA)
• Award $175,491.50 to Kimley-Horn for Yacht Club Drive seawall hardening design (ARPA)
• Approve ARPA funds for new Taser 7 platform
• Final vote on ordinance prohibiting smoking in city parks

The commission adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including a $2,372,833.54 contract for Waterways Park field enhancements (ARPA-funded), a $175,491.50 seawall design contract, and a new ordinance prohibiting smoking in all city parks. A conditional-use request for a 26-story residential building at 2785 NE 183 Street was deferred to October 3. Consent agenda items were approved, and first readings were passed for alcohol permit administrative review and term-start date changes.

• Approved $2,372,833.54 contract for Waterways Park field improvements (Resolution 2022-55)
• Approved $175,491.50 for Yacht Club Drive seawall hardening design (Resolution 2022-56)
• Adopted smoking ban in all city parks (Ordinance 2022-15)
• Adopted ordinance repealing Youth Advisory Board (Ordinance 2022-16)
• Approved ACES school budget amendment (Ordinance 2022-17)
• Deferred conditional-use request for 26-story building at 2785 NE 183 Street to Oct. 3
• Approved first reading of alcohol permit administrative review ordinance
• Approved first reading of ordinance changing term start dates for mayor and commissioners

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is holding the first public hearing on the 2022/2023 budget, which includes two ordinances: one setting the property tax millage rate at 1.7261 mills (9.54% above the rolled-back rate) and another adopting the tentative operating and capital budget. The millage rate is unchanged from the prior year and is expected to generate $18,641,832. The budget includes a one-time employee bonus, increased landscaping costs, and a $42,500 HR study.

• Adopt ad valorem tax millage rate of 1.7261 mills for 2022 tax year, generating $18,641,832
• Adopt 2022/2023 operating and capital budget as final budget
• Add one-time bonus for all employees
• Increase landscaping costs by 3.5% for Brightview contract
• Add $42,500 for HR Classification and Compensation Study

The City Commission held a first budget hearing and approved on first reading the ordinance setting the ad valorem tax millage rate at 1.7261 mills, which is 9.54% above the rolled-back rate. They also approved on first reading the ordinance adopting the tentative operating and capital budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Approved on first reading the 2022/2023 ad valorem tax millage rate of 1.7261 mills (9.54% above rolled-back rate)
• Approved on first reading the 2022/2023 tentative operating and capital budget

Advisory Boards Meetings

This is a routine advisory board meeting with administrative items, including a school report, new and old business, financials, and public comments. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• School report from Don Soffer Aventura High School
• New business and old business items
• Financials review
• Public comments period

City Commission Meetings

This special workshop was canceled, but the agenda and backup materials outline a discussion on current zoning and development, including a list of potential initiatives to prepare for future development and redevelopment. The City Manager's memorandum describes various proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations, with staff recommending proceeding with 7 initiatives. No formal decisions were made because the meeting was canceled.

• Relax restrictive language in Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.3 to support increases in density and intensity
• Eliminate the 1-to-1 limitation on units and bedrooms in the Redevelopment Code (Section 31-143)
• Adjust Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations and limitations, including in the B2 Zoning District
• Eliminate the 1-foot height per 2-foot distance limitation when business abuts residential (Section 31-144(C)5.b)
• Increase administrative variance authority to up to 10% of measurable requirements

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is meeting to review the proposed operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2022/2023 and to adopt a resolution establishing a tentative millage rate. The budget totals $64,109,381, a 4.57% increase from the prior year, and includes no tax rate increase for the 27th consecutive year. The meeting also sets the date for a public hearing on the proposed millage rate and tentative budget.

• Review of proposed FY 2022/23 operating and capital budget totaling $64,109,381
• Resolution to establish tentative millage rate for FY 2022/23
• Public hearing scheduled to consider proposed millage rate and tentative budget
• Property values increased 8.77% over prior year, with new construction adding approximately $65,997,000
• Budget includes continued start-up costs for Don Soffer Aventura High School and expansion of On-Demand Transportation Services

The City Commission reviewed and approved the proposed operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2022/2023, allowing it to proceed to budget hearings. The commission also adopted Resolution No. 2022-52, establishing a tentative millage rate and scheduling a public hearing for the proposed rate and tentative budget.

• Approved FY 2022/23 operating and capital budget to proceed to budget hearings
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-52 establishing tentative millage rate and public hearing date

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop will discuss several items, including a proposed $175,491.50 professional services contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates for seawall hardening design along Yacht Club Drive, a public art sculpture, a building code color palette, and a possible special zoning workshop. The seawall contract is the only item with a specific dollar amount and is recommended for future action.

• Discussion of $175,491.50 work authorization for Kimley-Horn to design seawall repairs along north side of Yacht Club Drive (approx. 1,500 linear feet)
• Discussion of Government Center Outdoor Public Art Sculpture
• Discussion of Color Palette for City's Building Code
• Discussion of professional services for Yacht Club Drive Seawall Hardening Improvements
• Update on Communications and review of City Zoning/schedule special commission workshop

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the governing board for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) and Don Soffer Aventura High School, will consider a resolution to designate itself as a Local Educational Agency (LEA) to receive federal COVID-19 relief funds (ESSER). The board will also review and approve the FY 2022-23 Student Wellness Policy, the Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, and the re-appointment of the Parent Facilitator/Conflict Resolution Officer. Minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting are up for approval, and the ACES principal will provide school updates.

• Resolution to designate the city as a Local Educational Agency for federal ESSER funds
• Approval of FY 2022-23 Student Wellness Policy
• Approval of FY 2022-23 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan
• Re-appointment of ACES Parent Facilitator/Conflict Resolution Officer for FY 2022/2023
• Approval of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Governing Board for the ACES and Don Soffer Aventura High School, approved several items, including a resolution to be designated as a local educational agency for federal COVID-19 relief funds. They also approved the FY 2022-2023 student wellness policy and mental health assistance allocation plan, and reappointed Ronald J. Wasson as the Parent Facilitator/Conflict Resolution Officer.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 regular meeting
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-53 for federal relief funds designation
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Student Wellness Policy
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan
• Reappointed Ronald J. Wasson as Parent Facilitator/Conflict Resolution Officer

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Don Soffer Aventura High School Governing Board, will consider several items at its July 21, 2022 regular meeting. Key actions include approving a resolution to designate the board as a Local Educational Agency to receive federal COVID-19 relief funds, and approving the school's mental health assistance allocation plan for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board will also review the school's family handbook and reappoint a parent facilitator. The meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution to designate the City as a Local Educational Agency for federal ESSER funds
• Approval of FY 2022-2023 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan ($32,879.58 total)
• Re-appointment of DSAHS Parent Facilitator/Conflict Resolution Officer for FY 2022/2023
• Review and approval of DSAHS Family Handbook for FY 2022-2023
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022 regular meeting

The DSAHS Governing Board approved the minutes from May 19, 2022, and adopted Resolution No. 2022-53, designating the city as a local educational agency to receive federal funds through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief programs. The board also approved the FY 2022-2023 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, the Family Handbook, and reappointed Kimberly Merchant as Parent Facilitator/Conflict Resolution Officer. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 regular meeting
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-53 for federal funds eligibility
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan
• Reappointed Kimberly Merchant as Parent Facilitator/Conflict Resolution Officer
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Family Handbook

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, agreements, and resolutions, plus public hearings on ordinances and zoning items. The most consequential item is a conditional use request for a 26-story, 295-foot multifamily building at 2785 NE 183 Street, which has been deferred to the September 13, 2022 meeting. Other items include first readings on park smoking bans and youth council establishment, and second readings on comprehensive plan amendments and zoning changes.

• Award Bid No. 22-05-05-3 for NE 34th Avenue drainage improvements to Basile USA, LLC at $735,728.05
• Approve reconstruction agreement with Outfront Media LLC for sign removal and replacement
• Approve joint stipulation with Florida East Coast Railway, Miami-Dade County, and FDOT for closure of NE 203rd Street/Dairy Road to build grade separation crossing
• Approve $40,000 appropriation from police federal forfeiture funds for professional counseling services
• Approve ARPA funds for purchase of Lenco BearCat armored vehicle

The Aventura City Commission approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a major conditional use approval for a 26-story, 295-foot multifamily building at 2785 NE 183 Street, allowing a density of 56 units per acre and a floor area ratio of 4.3. The commission also adopted ordinances on second reading, including a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the same property, and approved a bowling facility at Esplanade Aventura. Several items were deferred, including a conditional use resolution for the 2785 NE 183 Street property, which was moved to the September 13, 2022 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-42 awarding $735,728.05 drainage contract to Basile USA, LLC
• Adopted Resolution 2022-43 approving reconstruction agreement with Outfront Media LLC
• Adopted Resolution 2022-44 approving joint stipulation for NE 203rd Street closure and grade separation crossing
• Adopted Resolution 2022-45 directing establishment of a Youth Council
• Adopted Resolution 2022-46 approving NPDES interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County at $15,745 annual cost
• Adopted Resolution 2022-47 awarding landscape maintenance contract to BrightView Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 2022-48 awarding youth sports management RFP to Aventura Sports, LLC
• Adopted Resolution 2022-50 granting conditional use for bowling facility at 19505 Biscayne Boulevard, Tenant Space 3290

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a workshop to review the proposed 2022/23-2026/27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a $18.5 million plan for parks, roads, drainage, buildings, and technology. The commission will also discuss several future-action items, including a comprehensive plan amendment, a drainage contract, and ordinances on building maintenance, park residency, and an agreement with Outfront Media.

• Review of $18,556,770 Capital Improvement Program for FY 2022/23-2026/27
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 22-01 ER
• Resolution awarding contract for N.E. 34th Avenue Drainage Improvements
• Ordinance requiring building owners to maintain exterior surfaces every 10 years with annual certificate
• Ordinance reestablishing residency policy for Aventura Founders Park

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances to rezone a 1.55-acre parcel at 2785 NE 183 Street from business/office to high-density residential (RMF4). The consent agenda includes resolutions on a Juneteenth holiday, discontinuing the annual car parade for high school graduations, and allowing police officers to buy military service credit. The commission will also adopt budgets for the Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School for fiscal year 2022/2023.

• Rezoning 1.55-acre parcel at 2785 NE 183 Street from B2 to RMF4 (high-density residential)
• Adopt ACES charter school operating and capital budget for FY 2022/2023
• Adopt Don Soffer Aventura High School budget (Fund 191) for FY 2022/2023
• Resolution recognizing June 19 as an observed holiday
• Resolution rescinding annual car parade for high school graduations

The Aventura City Commission approved several items, including the ACES and Don Soffer Aventura High School budgets for FY 2022/2023, a police military service credit buy-back agreement, and a resolution discontinuing the annual car parade. It also approved first readings of ordinances to allow RMF4 buildings to cast shadows on business districts, permit police pension buy-back for military service, and rezone a 1.55-acre parcel at 2785 NE 183 Street from business to medium-high density residential. The meeting was procedural in part, with no public input on resolutions.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 17, and 19 meetings
• Adopted Resolution 2022-39 recognizing June 19 as observed holiday
• Adopted Resolution 2022-40 discontinuing annual car parade for high school graduations
• Adopted Resolution 2022-41 approving MOU with Dade County PBA for police military service credit purchase
• Approved on first reading ordinance to permit RMF4 buildings to cast shadows on business districts with conditional use
• Approved on first reading ordinance to permit police pension buy-back for military service
• Approved on first reading ordinance to change FLUM designation for 1.55-acre parcel at 2785 NE 183 St to medium-high density residential
• Approved on first reading ordinance to rezone 1.55-acre parcel at 2785 NE 183 St from B2 to RMF4

City Commission Meetings

The Local Planning Agency is reviewing proposals to change the future land use map for a parcel at 2785 NE 183 Street from business/office to high density residential. The agency is also considering an ordinance that would allow certain RMF4 district buildings to cast shadows on business districts upon conditional use approval.

• Rezoning of 1.55 acres at 2785 NE 183 Street from Business and Office to High Density Residential
• Ordinance to amend RMF4 zoning to permit shadows on Business Zoning Districts via conditional use
• Amendment to allow buildings in the RMF4 district to cast shadows on properties in Business Zoning Districts

The Aventura Local Planning Agency met on June 14, 2022, and approved the minutes from April 5, 2022. The agency recommended approval of three ordinances: one allowing RMF4 buildings to cast shadows on business-zoned properties with conditional use approval, and two related to rezoning a 1.55-acre parcel at 2785 NE 183 Street from business/office to high-density residential (with a correction to medium-high density) and changing its zoning from B2 to RMF4. All recommendations were made to the City Commission for final action.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2022
• Recommended approval of ordinance to permit RMF4 buildings to cast shadows on business districts with conditional use approval
• Recommended approval of Future Land Use Map change for 1.55-acre parcel at 2785 NE 183 Street from Business and Office to High Density Residential (corrected to Medium-High)
• Recommended approval of zoning map change for 1.55-acre parcel at 2785 NE 183 Street from B2 to RMF4

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a July 3, 2022 pop-up event, as well as future pop-up events. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of the March 31, 2022 minutes, and reports from the City Manager and staff.

• Discussion of 'Pop-Up' Event scheduled for July 3, 2022
• Discussion of future 'Pop-Up' Event
• Approval of minutes from March 31, 2022 meeting

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop will discuss a proposed MOU with the police union to expand pension buy-back credits for military service before joining the city, and a related ordinance amendment. They will also discuss Floor Area Ratio (FAR) zoning requirements and designate a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities conference. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items for future action.

• MOU with Dade County Police Benevolent Association to allow police officers to buy pension credit for pre-employment military service (up to 4 years)
• Ordinance amending Section 36-27 of Police Pension Plan to permit buy-back for prior military service
• Discussion of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) zoning requirements to limit building sizes
• Designation of voting delegate for Florida League of Cities Annual Conference

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The ACES Governing Board is reviewing the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the charter school's operating and capital budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also review the disqualification list rule policy and the master school safety plan for the 2022-23 school year.

• First reading of ordinance adopting the 2022/20 .23 ACES operating and capital budget
• Review and approval of the Disqualification List Rule Policy
• Review and approval of the Master School Safety Plan for the 2022-23 school year

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the ACES Governing Board, approved the minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting, the disqualification list rule policy, and the master school safety plan for the 2022-23 school year. The board also approved the charter school operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 on first reading. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 regular meeting
• Approved FY 2022/2023 charter school operating and capital budget on first reading
• Approved disqualification list rule policy
• Approved master school safety plan for 2022-23 school year

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Don Soffer Aventura High School Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to consider first reading of an ordinance adopting the school's 2022/2023 budget (Fund 191), review and approve the disqualification list rule policy, and review and approve the master school safety plan for the 2022-23 school year. The board will also approve minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting. This is a routine governance meeting with no other major action items.

• First reading of ordinance adopting DSAHS budget for FY 2022/2023 (July 1–June 30)
• Review and approval of the disqualification list rule policy
• Review and approval of the master school safety plan for 2022-23
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2022 regular meeting

The Don Soffer Aventura High School Governing Board approved the FY 2022-23 budget on first reading, along with the disqualification list rule policy and the master school safety plan for the 2022-23 school year. Minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting were also approved. No public comment was made.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 regular meeting
• Approved FY 2022/2023 budget (Fund 191) on first reading
• Approved disqualification list rule policy
• Approved master school safety plan for 2022-23 school year

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission, acting as the governing board for local charter schools, met for a special workshop to review upcoming fiscal year budgets. The session included a review of the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) operating and capital budget and the Don Soffer Aventura High School budget fund.

• Review of Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) FY 2022/20DSS operating and capital budget
• Review of Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) budget fund for FY 2022/2023
• $11,656,029 total proposed budget for ACES, representing a 10.4% increase over the prior year
• Proposed $311,500 capital outlay for ACES to replace laptops, tablets, an AC unit, and phone systems
• Allocation of $767,378 in ESSER grant revenue to fund 14 new personnel positions at ACES

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a regular meeting with the election of a vice mayor, special presentations from state and local officials, and a consent agenda covering routine approvals. No zoning hearings, ordinances, or resolutions for public input are scheduled. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and several resolutions, including appointments to advisory boards and a $20,000 appropriation for crime prevention programs.

• Election of Vice Mayor
• Approve up to $20,000 for crime prevention programs and Police Explorer program from police state forfeiture funds
• Approve fourth amendment to agreements with Clear Channel Outdoors for commercial advertising signs
• Approve appointments to Community Services Advisory Board (one-year term) and Arts and Cultural Center Advisory Board (two-year term)
• Authorize Miami-Dade County Tax Collector to collect non-ad valorem assessment for stormwater

The Aventura City Commission held a regular meeting on May 12, 2022, and elected Commissioner Denise Landman as Vice Mayor. The commission approved the consent agenda, which included adopting resolutions for advisory board appointments, surplus property disposal, a Clear Channel advertising agreement, and storm water assessment collection, as well as appropriating up to $20,000 for crime prevention programs. No zoning hearings, ordinances, or other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Commissioner Denise Landman as Vice Mayor
• Approved minutes from April 5 and April 27, 2022 meetings
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-34 appointing Community Services Advisory Board members
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-35 appointing Arts and Cultural Center Advisory Board members
• Approved $20,000 appropriation for crime prevention programs and Police Explorer Program
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-36 declaring surplus property and authorizing disposal
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-37 approving fourth amendment to Clear Channel advertising agreement
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-38 authorizing storm water assessment collection

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Youth Advisory Board will review city items and upcoming events. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the 'Aventura Strong' project.

• Discussion of 'Aventura Strong' project

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold a workshop meeting to review conceptual plans for the 'TAL' residential development at 2785 NE 183 St. The meeting also includes discussions regarding moving stormwater fees from third-party billing to the tax roll and reviewing various board reappointments.

• Presentation of conceptual plans for TAL residential project at 2785 NE 183 St
• Discussion on removing fees from third-party billing for stormwater
• Reappointment of Community Services Advisory Board members
• Reappointment of Arts and Cultural Center Advisory Board members
• Approval of use of State Forfeiture Funds

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as governing board for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) and Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS), will hold a special meeting to consider first reading of ordinances adopting the 2022/2023 budgets for both schools. The ACES budget totals $11,811,029, a 11.9% increase over the prior year, with increases for teacher compensation, new positions, and capital outlay. The DSAHS budget is for Fund 191. The meeting is open to the public.

• Adoption of ACES 2022/2023 charter school operating and capital budget of $11,811,029
• Adoption of Don Soffer Aventura High School budget for Fund 191 for fiscal year 2022/2023
• ACES budget includes $196,275 in teacher stipends in lieu of Miami-Dade County Referendum
• ACES budget funds 14 new positions via ESSER grant and $311,500 for capital outlay (laptops, tablets, AC unit, phone system)
• ACES budget includes $444,000 in lease payments to the City for school construction debt

The Aventura City Commission held a special meeting on April 27, 2022, and considered two ordinances to adopt the FY 2022/2023 budgets for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) and the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS). Both ordinances were tabled to a City Commission Special Workshop with the date to be determined. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.

• Tabled ACES FY 2022/2023 budget ordinance to special workshop (date TBD)
• Tabled DSAHS FY 2022/2023 budget ordinance to special workshop (date TBD)

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Advisory Board will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair and receive a State of the Center report from Jeff Kiltie and PACA. The board will also review minutes from the January 22, 2020, meeting.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• State of the Center Report by Jeff Kiltie and PACA
• Approval of January 22, 2020, meeting minutes

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the ACES Governing Board, will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2022. Agenda items include approving the February 1, 2022 minutes, a Cambridge update, an algebra plan for ACES, a staffing update, Blue Ribbon status, and district/state competitions. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of February 1, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Cambridge update
• Algebra plan for ACES
• Staffing update
• Blue Ribbon status and district/state competitions

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Governing Board for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES), held a regular meeting on April 7, 2022. The board approved the minutes from the February 1, 2022 regular meeting. The rest of the meeting consisted of informational updates from Principal Dr. Tyrkala and others on topics like Cambridge, algebra, staffing, Blue Ribbon status, and competitions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 1, 2022 regular meeting

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The DSAHS Governing Board will meet to discuss the 12th grade curriculum for the 2022-23 school year, staffing updates, and prospective Silver Knight projects. The agenda also includes reviews of athletics, internships, and website updates.

• Review of 12th grade curriculum for 2022-23 school year
• Discussion of prospective Silver Knight projects for next year
• Staffing update
• Athletic and coaching update
• Approval of February 1, 2022, meeting minutes

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Youth Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, review upcoming City Commission items and events, and continue discussion of the 'Aventura Strong' project. The agenda is largely routine, with the main substantive item being the ongoing Aventura Strong initiative.

• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2022
• Review of City Commission meeting items and upcoming events
• Discussion of 'Aventura Strong' project

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will certify Billy Joel as the unopposed winner for Commissioner Seat 3, canceling the August 23, 2022 special election, and administer his oath of office. The consent agenda includes several contract awards and an amendment to the ARPA spending plan. The commission will also hold first reading of a comprehensive plan amendment and second reading of floodplain management regulations.

• Certify Billy Joel elected to Seat 3, cancel August 23, 2022 special election
• Mutual aid agreement with Village of Biscayne Park for law enforcement
• Award electrical maintenance contract to Universal Electric of Florida, Inc. and R&D Electric, Inc.
• Emergency re-roof of Aventura Community Recreation Center to Certified Roofing Specialists, Inc.
• Amend ARPA spending plan for additional police purchases and stormwater project funding

The City Commission declared the unopposed candidate for Seat 3 elected, cancelling the August 23, 2022 special election, and administered the oath of office to Commissioner Billy Joel. The commission also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for electrical maintenance, emergency roof repair, and the Yacht Club Drive project, as well as an amended ARPA spending plan. An ordinance adopting 2021 comprehensive plan amendments was approved on first reading, and a floodplain management ordinance was adopted on second reading.

• Declared unopposed candidate elected to Seat 3, cancelling special election (Resolution 2022-28)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Village of Biscayne Park for law enforcement (Resolution 2022-29)
• Awarded electrical maintenance contract to Universal Electric of Florida, Inc. and R&D Electric, Inc. (Resolution 2022-30)
• Awarded emergency re-roof contract for Community Recreation Center to Certified Roofing Specialists, Inc. (Resolution 2022-31)
• Awarded Yacht Club Drive project contract to The Paving Lady, Inc. (Resolution 2022-32)
• Approved annual comprehensive financial report for FY ended September 30, 2021
• Amended ARPA spending plan to include police purchases and stormwater funding (Resolution 2022-33)
• Adopted floodplain management ordinance (Ordinance 2022-06)

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and vote on recommending adoption of the 2021 Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan, which include updates to several elements and a new Property Rights Element. The agency will also approve minutes from its November 2, 2021 meeting. The amendments are required every seven years by Florida law and will be transmitted to state review agencies if approved.

• Public hearing on ordinance adopting 2021 EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Amendments include updates to Future Land Use, Transportation, Infrastructure, Capital Improvements, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Conservation/Coastal Management Elements
• Addition of a Property Rights Element to the Comprehensive Plan
• Amendments address sea level rise and coastal flooding per 2015 'Peril of Flood' law
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2021 Local Planning Agency meeting

The Local Planning Agency approved the minutes from November 2, 2021, and recommended approval of an ordinance adopting 2021 Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the City of Aventura Comprehensive Plan, authorizing transmittal to review agencies. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

• Approved minutes of November 2, 2021
• Recommended approval of 2021 comprehensive plan amendments ordinance

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is reviewing staff reports regarding the 'Go Green' application process and upcoming community events. The meeting also includes updates on federal funding usage for park improvements.

• Review of Go Green application submittals from various residential associations
• Discussion of $18.5 million in Federal Funding under the American Rescue Plan Act
• Update on upcoming Volunteer Dinner scheduled for April 4
• Report on Arbor Day occurring April 29
• Discussion regarding a proposed 'Aventura Strong' community project

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Youth Advisory Board is meeting to discuss participation in city events and the Aventura Strong project, a mental health initiative. The agenda includes approval of the March 3, 2022 minutes and other business. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of participation in City events and meetings
• Discussion of 'Aventura Strong' project
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2022

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will discuss proposed modifications to shadow limitations in the RMF4 zoning district and review a plan to transition to an on-demand transportation service. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a law enforcement mutual aid agreement with the Village of Biscayne Park and electrical maintenance contracts.

• Proposed modification to RMF4 zoning shadow restrictions for buildings over 100 feet
• Plan to increase Freebee on-demand vehicles from two to six, costing $488,956 for four new Teslas
• Discussion of a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement with the Village of Biscayne Park
• Approval of contract for electrical maintenance services
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Police Department

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is reviewing an ordinance to amend the city code regarding floodplain management and flood-resistant development. The proposed changes include adopting new flood hazard maps, designating a Floodplain Administrator, and updating technical amendments to the Florida Building Code.

• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3/Article IV of the City Code (Environment/Floods)
• Adoption of new flood hazard maps
• Designation of a Floodplain Administrator
• Adoption of technical amendments to the Florida Building Code

The Aventura City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance amending floodplain management and flood-resistant development regulations. The commission also adopted Resolution No. 2022-27, as amended, appealing to Florida state representatives for additional U.S. federal support to Ukraine. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

• Approved floodplain management ordinance on first reading
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-27 as amended, appealing for additional support to Ukraine

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Youth Advisory Board will meet to discuss participating in city events and meetings. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a project.

• Discussion of participation in City events and meetings
• Discussion of Project

Advisory Boards Meetings

This is a routine advisory board meeting with a standard agenda covering administrative matters, a school report, new and old business, and financials. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• School report
• New business
• Old business
• Financials

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 1, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including a $681,818 lighting contract for Founders Park, a special election to fill a commission vacancy, and a conditional use request for a 200-foot office and retail building at 2750 NE 199 Street. The meeting also includes presentations on local schools and employee service awards.

• Contract with Graybar for additional lighting at Founders Park in the amount of $681,818.18
• Conditional use approval for a 200-foot, 14-story office and retail building at 2750 NE 199 Street (LDRs allow 120 feet and 12 stories)
• Special election on August 23, 2022, to fill a vacancy for City Commission Seat 3
• Contract renewal for landscape maintenance along Biscayne Boulevard from Oleta River Bridge to Miami-Dade/Broward county line
• Declaration of certain city property as surplus and authorizing disposal

The Aventura City Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing a 200-foot, 14-story office and retail building at 2750 NE 199 Street, exceeding the usual 120-foot/12-story limit and a floor area ratio of 2.00 instead of 1.83. The commission also adopted resolutions declaring city property surplus, renewing a landscape maintenance contract with FDOT, approving a Title VI program update, calling a special election for Seat 3, and authorizing $681,818.18 for additional lighting at Founders Park. Minutes from February 1 and February 17, 2022, were approved.

• Approved conditional use for 200-ft/14-story building at 2750 NE 199 St (Resolution 2022-26)
• Declared certain city property surplus and authorized disposal (Resolution 2022-21)
• Renewed FDOT landscape maintenance contract on Biscayne Blvd (Resolution 2022-22)
• Approved Title VI program update (Resolution 2022-23)
• Called special election for Seat 3 on Aug 23, 2022 (Resolution 2022-24)
• Authorized $681,818.18 lighting contract with Graybar for Founders Park (Resolution 2022-25)
• Approved minutes of Feb 1 and Feb 17, 2022 meetings

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss renewing a landscape maintenance contract for Biscayne Boulevard and approving emergency expenditures for the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center roof. The meeting also includes presentations on office buildings and discussions regarding governing board schedules and defibrillators.

• Renewal of FDOT landscape maintenance contract for Biscally Boulevard at a cost of $12,676.00
• Approval of emergency expenditure to re-roof the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center (AACC)
• Presentation regarding Two Turnberry Mixed-Use Office Building
• Discussion of governing board meeting schedules for ACES and Don Soffer Aventura High School
• Discussion regarding defibrillators

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss upcoming community events, including a February 14 'Pop Up' event, a Go Green application, and a Craft Bazaar. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from the City Manager and staff.

• Discussion of February 14 'Pop Up' event
• Go Green Application review
• Craft Bazaar discussion
• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2022

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the ACES Governing Board, will vote on the 2022-2023 school year calendar and an out-of-field waiver for a teacher. They will also hear school updates from Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala and approve minutes from the September 30, 2021 meeting.

• Motion approving 2022-2023 school year calendar
• Motion approving out-of-field waiver for Hope Coticchio (2nd Grade, ESOL endorsement)
• Approval of September 30, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• School updates from Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Governing Board for Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES), approved the minutes from the September 30, 2021 regular meeting, approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar with amendments, and approved an out-of-field waiver. Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala provided school updates. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

• Approved September 30, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Approved 2022-2023 school year calendar with amendments
• Approved out-of-field waiver

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Don Soffer Aventura High School Governing Board will vote on several school policies, including a resolution to recommend amending the charter agreement to require Algebra 1 completion for entrance. They will also consider the 2022-2023 school calendar, academic recognition criteria, senior privilege criteria, and an out-of-field waiver for a teacher. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and school updates from the principal.

• Resolution to recommend amending DSAHS charter to require Algebra 1 completion as entrance qualification
• Motion approving 2022-2023 school year calendar
• Motion approving academic recognition criteria (Summa/Magna/Cum Laude) for senior class
• Motion approving criteria for senior privilege (six classes in senior year)
• Motion approving out-of-field waiver for Yadelin Garcia (ESOL endorsement)

The Don Soffer Aventura High School Governing Board approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar, academic recognition criteria for seniors, and senior privilege criteria (with an amendment). The board also adopted Resolution No. 2022-11 recommending a charter amendment requiring Algebra 1 completion for entrance, and withdrew an out-of-field waiver item. Minutes from September 30, 2021 were approved.

• Approved September 30, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Approved 2022-2023 school year calendar
• Approved academic recognition criteria for senior class
• Approved senior privilege criteria with amendment
• Withdrew out-of-field waiver item by Principal Dr. McKee
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-11 recommending charter amendment for Algebra 1 entrance requirement

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2022, with a consent agenda covering routine items and several public hearings. Key actions include approving a spending plan for federal ARPA funds, expanding on-demand transportation citywide, and deciding on zoning variances for a hospital and a residential property. The meeting also includes second-reading ordinances on business tax increases, criminal background checks for city employees, and floodplain management updates.

• Approve ARPA spending plan and use funds for IT network consultant
• Expand on-demand transportation citywide, purchase additional vehicles from Freebee LLC
• Approve up to $25,000 from police forfeiture funds for office furniture
• Grant sign variance for Aventura Hospital (20900 Biscayne Blvd.)
• Second reading: 5% increase in local business tax schedule

The Aventura City Commission approved a 5% increase to the local business tax schedule, adopted several resolutions including a sign variance for Aventura Hospital, and approved a conditional use for alcohol sales at Mister O1 Pizza. The commission also adopted ordinances on criminal history checks for new city employees and floodplain management, and expressed support for state legislation on aggressive driving penalties.

• Adopted 5% local business tax increase (Ordinance 2022-03)
• Granted sign variance for Aventura Hospital directional signs (Resolution 2022-17)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Mister O1 Pizza (Resolution 2022-19)
• Adopted ordinance requiring criminal history checks for new city employees (Ordinance 2022-04)
• Adopted floodplain management ordinance (Ordinance 2022-05)
• Approved $25,000 for police office furniture from forfeiture funds
• Adopted ARPA spending plan for IT network consultant (Resolution 2022-15)
• Adopted resolution supporting state aggressive driving legislation (Resolution 2022-20)

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Youth Advisory Board met to select leadership and review board procedures. The agenda included discussions regarding the board's mission, participation in city events, and a project.

• Selection of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Review of Procedure and Sunshine Law
• Discussion of Board Mission
• Discussion of Project

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop will discuss several items, including a proposed agreement to reimburse the State Attorney for prosecuting municipal ordinance violations at $50 per hour, and a plan to expand the Freebee on-demand transportation service citywide while reducing the circulator bus routes. The commission will also discuss filling Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board vacancies, allocating American Rescue Plan funds, selecting a Vice Mayor rotation, and the Aventura Strong Community Project. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items requiring future action.

• Agreement to reimburse State Attorney $50/hour for ordinance prosecutions (Oct 2021–Sep 2022)
• Expansion of Freebee on-demand service from 2 to 6 electric vehicles (cost: $488,956 for 4 new Teslas)
• Reduction of circulator bus routes from 6 to 3 express routes (estimated annual savings $634,000)
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funding allocation
• Selection of replacements for Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board vacancies

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear city manager and staff reports, discuss a Go Green application, and plan pop-up events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021
• Go Green Recognition Program application approval
• Discussion of 'Pop Up' event plans
• Program and Events Report

Advisory Boards Meetings

This is a routine advisory board meeting with a standard agenda including call to order, school report, new and old business, financials, public comments, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• School report
• New business
• Old business
• Financials
• Public comments

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 4, 2022, to consider consent agenda items, zoning requests, and ordinances. Key decisions include a conditional use approval for a 21-story residential and 15-story office development at 20801-20807 Biscayne Blvd., a bid award for a high school marquee sign, and several ordinances on first and second reading. The meeting also includes updates on local schools and a resolution urging denial of a county comprehensive plan amendment.

• Conditional use approval for 21-story residential and 15-story office building at 20801-20807 Biscayne Blvd., with reduced parking (1,735 spaces vs. 1,891 required).
• Bid award to TIGO, Inc. for Aventura High School marquee sign at $99,900.
• Ordinance to increase local business taxes by 5%.
• Resolution to resurface 183rd Street between Biscayne Blvd. and NE 31st Ave. at cost not to exceed $170,000.
• Ordinance to create criminal history records checks for new city employees.

The Aventura City Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 21-story multifamily residential building and 15-story office building at 20801-20807 Biscayne Blvd., along with an assisted living facility at Yacht Club Way and East Country Club Drive. The commission also adopted resolutions for a high school marquee sign, opioid settlement agreement, and other items, while deferring a property rights element ordinance.

• Approved conditional use for 21-story residential/15-story office at 20801-20807 Biscayne Blvd. (Resolution 2022-09)
• Approved conditional use for assisted living facility at Yacht Club Way/East Country Club Dr. (Resolution 2022-10)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02 awarding $99,900 contract for Aventura High School marquee sign to Tigo, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 2022-08 approving opioid settlement interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County
• Approved resurfacing of 183rd Street between Biscayne Blvd. and NE 31st Ave. at cost not to exceed $170,000
• Approved 5% local business tax increase on first reading
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 amending police pension plan for in-service distributions
• Deferred property rights element ordinance to a future date