Aventura public meetings in 2023

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop on November 17, 2023, will discuss several items, including a proposed 5% biennial business tax increase, negotiations with Gulfstream Park for school land, the 2024 meeting schedule, and legislative priorities. The commission will also hear presentations on the TAL project hotel use and an investment manager, and discuss awarding the City Key to Clifford A. Schulman.

• Proposed 5% biennial business tax increase for FY 2024-2025, estimated to add $49,000 in revenue
• Discussion of negotiations with Gulfstream Park regarding land for a school
• 2024 proposed City Commission meeting schedule, with no meetings in August and December
• Legislative priorities include amending Live Local Act, banning handheld phone use while driving, and seeking $3.5 million in state funding for police, stormwater, and radio projects
• Discussion of awarding City Key to Clifford A. Schulman

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is meeting to consider a range of items, including several zoning changes and conditional use approvals for high-density residential projects, a contract for municipal transit services, and a resolution expressing support for Israel. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes approval and contract awards, as well as public hearings on ordinances and resolutions.

• Award painting services contracts to Everglades Painting Contractors, LLC and Five 12 Painting & Remodeling, LLC (Bid No. 23-05-16-3)
• Select Freebee for municipal transit services at up to $668,103 annually for three years (RFP No. 23-10-03-3)
• Approve conditional use for 26-story, 69-units-per-acre HERO housing project at 2999 NE 191st Street
• Approve conditional use for self-service storage facility at 21280-21288 Biscayne Boulevard with parking and landscaping variances
• Approve conditional use for 90-units-per-acre development at 2785 NE 183rd Street, including density, lot coverage, and FAR variances

City Commission Meetings

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings on five development requests, including a major mixed-use tower at 2999 NE 191 Street, a self-service storage facility, and parking variances. The commission will vote on recommending approval of these conditional uses and variances to the City Commission.

• Conditional use for 26-story, 295-unit residential tower at 2999 NE 191 Street (density 69 units/acre vs. 25 allowed)
• Variance for 308 parking spaces where 345 required at 3605 NE 207 Street
• Conditional use for self-service storage at 21280-21288 Biscayne Boulevard with floor area ratio 1.88
• Variance for 60 parking spaces where 103 required and reduced landscaping at 21280-21288 Biscayne Boulevard
• Conditional use for 90 units/acre density, 44% lot coverage, and floor area ratio 3.6 at 2785 NE 183 Street

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss several land-use items, including a proposed padel park, a gated entry variance, a Public Storage expansion, and zoning amendments to comply with Miami-Dade County's Rapid Transit Zone requirements. The zoning changes would increase allowed density and height in certain districts near transit. The meeting is a discussion; future action will be required on several items.

• Proposed zoning amendments to raise FAR cap to 1.0 and add one story in RMF3B, B-1, and new RMF3T districts to comply with county RTZ rules
• Discussion of conditional use for proposed Padel Park at Cardone Capital
• Discussion of variance for gated entry at Waterways Townhomes
• Discussion of conditional use and variances for Public Storage expansion on Biscayne Boulevard
• Discussion of ordinance amendment for SECURE 2.0 Act compliance

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura Local Planning Agency (the City Commission acting in that capacity) is holding a public hearing to recommend adoption of an ordinance amending Section 31-145 of the Land Development Regulations. The change would allow multifamily residential densities up to 70 dwelling units per acre in all Town Center zoning districts (TC-1 through TC-4) for developments that provide units to the city's HERO Housing program, subject to conditional use approval. This removes the current 15% minimum HERO housing requirement and expands the incentive beyond the TC-1 district. The meeting also includes approval of the October 3, 2023 minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Section 31-145, Town Center Zoning Districts, to allow up to 70 dwelling units per acre for developments providing HERO Housing units, subject to conditional use approval
• Proposed change removes the current 15% minimum HERO housing requirement, allowing negotiation of the percentage
• Expands the density incentive from TC-1 only to all Town Center Zoning Districts (TC-1, TC-2, TC-3, TC-4)
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023 meeting

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Land Development Regulations, allowing multifamily residential densities up to 70 dwelling units per acre in all Town Center zoning districts (TC-1 through TC-4) for developments that provide units to the city's HERO Housing program, subject to conditional use approval. The commission will also act as the governing board for Don Soffer Aventura High School to approve a school calendar amendment and a charter contract amendment increasing the enrollment cap from 800 to 900 students.

• Ordinance first reading: amend Section 31-145 to allow up to 70 dwelling units per acre in Town Center districts for HERO Housing projects, removing the 15% minimum requirement
• Motion to approve DSAHS school calendar amendment: change May 28, 2024 from half-day to teacher workday for graduation, and June 7, 2024 from teacher workday to half-day
• Motion to approve DSAHS charter contract amendment with Miami-Dade County School Board to increase enrollment cap from 800 to 900 students

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes and receive a State of the Center report. The meeting includes a report by Jeff Kiltie regarding center operations.

• Approval of February 21, 2023, and June 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• State of the Center Report by Jeff Kiltie

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a regular meeting on October 3, 2023, to consider consent agenda items, public hearings on zoning and land use, and first-reading ordinances. Key actions include awarding a contract for a dog park restroom, approving a $150,000 planning services contract, and introducing a stormwater fee collection change. Several zoning items are continued to the November 7 meeting.

• Award contract for Waterways Dog Park pre-engineered restroom to Green Engineering & Construction (Bid No. 23-08-25-3)
• Approve $150,000 work authorization for regional transit zone and metropolitan urban center planning with TransSystems Corp.
• Approve up to $10,000 for crime prevention programs and Police Explorer program from forfeiture funds
• Public hearing: conditional use for alcohol sales at Treats Food Court, Aventura Mall (19565 Biscayne Blvd)
• First reading: ordinance to collect stormwater utility fee via county tax bill

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura Local Planning Agency, acting as the City Commission, will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use approval for Treats Spirits LLC to sell and serve alcoholic beverages at an indoor cocktail bar/lounge in space FH7 of the Aventura Mall food court at 19565 Biscayne Boulevard. The request requires approval because the location does not meet the city's spacing requirements for alcohol sales. The meeting also includes approval of the September 5, 2023 minutes.

• Conditional use approval for alcohol sales at Aventura Mall food court, space FH7, 19565 Biscayne Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting
• Public hearing with quasi-judicial procedures for the alcohol sales item

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss programming updates, including a recap of recent events and plans for upcoming special events such as Halloween Movie Night, Veterans Day, and Winter Wonderland. The board will also discuss future pop-up events and set the next meeting date. This is a routine planning meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Halloween Movie Night - October 21, 2023
• Celebrating America's Veterans - November 11, 2023
• Winter Wonderland - December 5, 2023
• Discussion of future pop-up events
• Next meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop will discuss several items, including a proposed contract with TranSystems for comprehensive planning services to meet Miami-Dade County's Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) requirements, a proposed ordinance prohibiting homeless camping in public places, and the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Aventura Mall food court. The meeting is a workshop, so most items are for discussion only, with future action required on the ordinances.

• Proposed contract with TranSystems for RTZ/comprehensive planning services (hourly not to exceed $10,000 for Task 1)
• Discussion of proposed ordinance prohibiting homeless camping in public places (future action required)
• Discussion of proposed sale of alcoholic beverages in Aventura Mall food court
• Discussion of development proposed at 20605 NE 34 Avenue
• Discussion of ICON Aventura HERO housing

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Governing Board for ACES and DSAHS, will consider routine approvals including parent/student handbooks, mental health assistance allocation plans, the master school safety plan, and re-appointments of parent facilitators. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Approval of ACES Parent/Student Handbook 2023-2024 and DSAHS Family Handbook 2023-2024
• Approval of 2023-24 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plans for ACES and DSAHS
• Approval of Master School Safety Plan 2023-24 for ACES and DSAHS
• Approval of re-appointment of ACES and DSAHS Parent Facilitator/Conflict Resolution Officers
• Approval of out-of-field waivers for ACES and school calendar amendment

Advisory Boards Meetings

This is a routine advisory board meeting with a standard agenda. The board will hear an administrative school report, discuss new and old business, and take public comments. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed.

• Administrative School Report
• New Business
• Old Business
• Public Comments

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is holding the second public hearing to adopt the 2023/2024 budget and set the property tax millage rate at 1.7261 mills, which is 10.84% above the rolled-back rate and generates $20,507,334. The budget ordinance also authorizes expenditures, sets personnel allocations, and establishes a $188,299 capital reserve. The meeting is the final step in the budget adoption process.

• Adopt ad valorem tax millage rate of 1.7261 mills for 2023 tax year
• Adopt 2023/2024 operating and capital budget as final budget
• Increase general employee COLA from 3% to 4%
• Establish $188,299 committed fund balance for capital reserve
• Authorize re-appropriation of unexpended capital appropriations

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding the first of two public hearings to consider adopting the 2023/24 ad valorem tax rate of 1.7261 mills and the final operating and capital budget. The proposed millage rate is 10.84% above the rolled-back rate and would generate $20,507,334 in tax revenue. The budget includes a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for general employees.

• Adopt ad valorem tax rate of 1.7261 mills for 2023 tax year, generating $20,507,334
• Adopt 2023/24 operating and capital budget as final budget
• Increase general employee COLA from 3% to 4%
• Establish $188,299 committed fund balance for capital reserve
• First reading of budget ordinances; second hearing scheduled for September 13, 2023

The City Commission passed the first reading of the 2023/2024 final operating and capital budget. The Commission also passed the first reading of an ordinance establishing the ad valorem tax operating millage levy rate.

• Passed first reading of ordinance setting tax operating millage levy rate at 1.7261 mills
• Passed first reading of the 2023/2024 final operating and capital budget

City Commission Meetings

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to recommend approval of a conditional use for the Aventura Corporate Center at 20801-20807 Biscayne Boulevard, allowing higher density, taller buildings, smaller units, and fewer parking spaces than code permits. The meeting also includes approval of the June 6, 2023 minutes. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Conditional use to allow 47 dwelling units per acre (code allows 25) at 20801-20807 Biscayne Boulevard
• Allow building heights up to 24 stories (260 feet) where code permits 10 stories (100 feet)
• Allow units as small as 658 square feet (minimum is 900 square feet)
• Allow 1,690 parking spaces instead of the required 2,112
• Approval of June 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of a resolution for a development at 20801-20807 Biscayne Boulevard. The recommendation allows for increased density, height, and reduced unit sizes and parking spaces compared to city code. The agency also approved the minutes from June 6, 2023.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of conditional use for 20801-20807 Biscayne Boulevard to permit 47 units per acre, heights up to 24 stories, minimum unit sizes of 658 square feet, and 1,690 parking spaces

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use request for a property at 20801-20807 Biscayne Boulevard, seeking approvals for higher density, building height, smaller units, and reduced parking than the city code allows. Several related zoning and land-use ordinances are continued to the October 3 meeting. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, contracts for an asset management system and holiday lights, and a mutual aid agreement with Miami.

• Conditional use for 47 units/acre (code: 25), 24 stories/260 ft (code: 10 stories/100 ft), min unit size 658 sq ft (code: 900), 1,690 parking spaces (code: 2,112) at 20801-20807 Biscayne Blvd
• Contract award to IWORQ Systems, Inc. for 3-year enterprise asset management system
• Contract award to Shellard Lighting Designs, LLC for 2023 holiday light display
• Mutual aid agreement with City of Miami for law enforcement activities
• Ordinances for high-density residential land use category and RMF5 zoning district continued to Oct 3

The City Commission approved a conditional use request for a development at 20801-20807 Biscayne Boulevard, allowing for increased density, height, and reduced parking. The Commission also awarded contracts for asset management and holiday lighting and updated the Aventura City of Excellence School budget.

• Approved conditional use for 20801-20807 Biscayne Blvd: 47 units/acre, 24 stories, and 1,690 parking spaces (Res. 2023-44)
• Awarded three-year contract to iWorq Systems, Inc. for enterprise asset management (Res. 2023-41)
• Awarded contract to Shellard Lighting Designs, LLC for 2023 holiday light display (Res. 2023-42)
• Adopted revised FY 2022/2023 operating and capital budget for Aventura City of Excellence School (Ord. 2023-15)
• Authorized mutual aid agreement with the City of Miami for law enforcement (Res. 2023-39)
• Declared certain city assets as surplus (Res. 2023-38)
• Appointed fifth member to the Police Officers' Retirement Plan Board of Trustees (Res. 2023-40)
• Continued four ordinances regarding comprehensive plan and zoning amendments to October 3, 2023

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and staff reports. The main discussion topics are upcoming pop-up and special events, including a senior-focused pop-up event planned for August 21 and 23. The meeting is open to the public and includes standard procedural items.

• Discussion of upcoming 'Pop-Up' event for seniors
• Discussion of upcoming special events
• Approval of May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including draft guidelines for the HERO Housing Program, which would offer reduced-rent housing to police officers and teachers. They will also discuss establishing a sister city relationship with Manama, Bahrain, and receive an update on the sister city agreement with Modi'in Maccabim Re'ut. Other topics include outdoor digital message board kiosks and scheduling annual ethics training sessions. No formal votes are scheduled; future action will be required via resolutions.

• HERO Housing Program guidelines: 50% of market rent for eligible police and teachers at Don Soffer High School and Aventura City of Excellence School
• Discussion of sister city agreement with Manama, Bahrain
• Update on sister city relationship with Modi'in Maccabim Re'ut, Israel
• Discussion of outdoor digital message board kiosks
• Discussion of scheduling annual ethics training sessions

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a budget review meeting to discuss the proposed operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2023/24. They will consider a resolution to establish the tentative millage rate and set a public hearing date. The commission will also vote on a local option gas tax interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County. The total proposed budget is $63,416,719, with no tax rate increase for the 28th consecutive year.

• Proposed FY 2023/24 budget totals $63,416,719, a 22.75% decrease from prior year due to accounting change in CIP reserve
• Resolution to establish tentative millage rate for 2023/24 fiscal year
• Local option gas tax interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County
• Property insurance budgeted at $1,195,002, a 200% increase from current premium
• Police retirement plan contribution rate increases to 27.70%, adding approximately $600,000

The City Commission approved the proposed operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2023/2024 with changes to move it toward public hearings. The commission also established a proposed millage rate and approved a gas tax agreement with Miami-Dade County.

• Approved proposed FY 2023/2024 operating and capital budget with changes
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-37 establishing a proposed millage rate
• Approved Local Option Gas Tax Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County
• Scheduled Budget Public Hearings for September 5 and September 13, 2023

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on several ordinances that would increase residential density limits in the Town Center and create a new high-density zoning district, with incentives for developments that include HERO housing units. The commission will also consider consent agenda items, including a resolution to reimburse the state for prosecutions and a grant application for a citywide vulnerability assessment. Several items are continued to the September 5, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance to allow up to 70 dwelling units per acre in Town Center if 15% of units go to HERO Housing Program
• Ordinance to allow multifamily residential uses up to 50 units per acre in TC4 district
• Ordinance to create new Transit Zone High Density Residential (RMF5) zoning district
• Resolution to apply for FDEP Resilient Florida Grant for citywide vulnerability assessment
• Resolution to reimburse State Attorney for prosecutions of city code violations

The City Commission approved several ordinances increasing allowable residential densities in the Town Center land use category. The board also adopted the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2023/24 through 2027/28.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-11 allowing densities up to 70 dwelling units per acre in Town Center land use
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-12 allowing up to 70 dwelling units per acre for developments providing 15% Hero Housing
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-13 allowing up to 50 dwelling units per acre in Town Center Office Park Mixed Use (TC4)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-14 creating and defining 'Committed Submerged Open Space'
• Adopted Resolution 2023-36 accepting the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023/24 to 2027/28
• Adopted Resolution 2023-32 to reimburse the State Attorney for certain criminal prosecution costs
• Adopted Resolution 2023-33 declaring certain city assets as surplus
• Adopted Resolution 2023-35 to apply for an FDEP Resilient Florida Grant for a vulnerability assessment

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve the minutes from February 21, 2023, and to hear a State of the Center Report from Jeff Kiltie. The agenda also includes other business and adjournment. This is a routine advisory board meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023
• State of the Center Report by Jeff Kiltie
• Other Business

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss undeveloped parcels of land in Aventura, including a map and status of development applications. They will also review the proposed Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2023/24 through 2027/28, which outlines capital projects and funding. Additionally, the agenda includes a legislative review and a discussion on a sister city.

• Discussion of undeveloped/vacant property map and development application status
• Review of Capital Improvement Program 2023/24-2027/28, including ARPA-funded projects
• Legislative review by City Attorney
• Discussion of Sister City with Mayor Weinberg and Commissioner Kruss

City Commission Meetings

The Commission passed several ordinances on first reading to increase residential densities in the Town Center and create a new high-density residential land use category. The city also adopted a budget revision for the 2022/2023 fiscal year and approved funding for police vehicles.

• Approved $54,627.91 annually for 5 years to purchase 6 police vehicles
• Passed first reading: Increase Town Center densities up to 70 units per acre
• Passed first reading: Allow 70 units per acre for developments with 15% Hero Housing
• Passed first reading: Allow multifamily residential up to 50 units per acre in TC4 district
• Passed first reading: Create a high-density residential land use category
• Passed first reading: Rezone 2785 NE 183 Street to high-density residential (RMF5)
• Deferred resolutions regarding density, floor area ratio, and height for 20605 NE 34 Avenue
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-10 revising the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget

City Commission Meetings

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings on eight ordinances that would increase residential density limits in the Town Center and create a new high-density zoning district. The changes are tied to a proposed mixed-use development at 2785 NE 183 Street and would require 15% of units in some projects to go to the city's HERO Housing Program. The agency will also vote on approving the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance to allow up to 70 dwelling units per acre in Town Center land use category (currently 25)
• Ordinance to allow multifamily density up to 70 units/acre in TC1 district if 15% of units go to HERO Housing Program
• Ordinance to allow up to 50 units/acre in TC4 Office Park Mixed Use district
• Ordinance to rezone 1.55-acre parcel at 2785 NE 183 Street from RMF4 to new RMF5 district
• Ordinance to create new 'Transit Zone High Density Residential (RMF5)' zoning district

The Local Planning Agency recommended approval for eight ordinances related to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations. These recommendations include increasing residential densities in the Town Center and creating a new Transit Zone High Density Residential district.

• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes
• Recommended approval to allow densities up to 70 dwelling units per acre in Town Center land use category
• Recommended approval for multifamily densities up to 70 units per acre for developments providing 15% Hero Housing
• Recommended approval for multifamily residential uses up to 50 units per acre in Town Center Office Park Mixed Use (TC4) district
• Recommended approval to create a High-Density Residential land use category in the Comprehensive Plan
• Recommended approval to change 2785 NE 183 Street from Medium-High to High Density Residential
• Recommended approval to create a new Transit Zone High Density Residential (RMF5) zoning district
• Recommended approval to change 2785 NE 183 Street zoning to Transit Zone High Density Residential (RMF5)

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the governing board for both the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) and Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS), will hold public hearings on second reading to adopt the FY 2023-24 budgets for both schools. The board will also consider approving a revised DSAHS calendar and discuss school clubs and honor society. School updates from both principals are scheduled.

• Ordinance adopting ACES charter school operating and capital budget for FY 2023/2024
• Ordinance adopting DSAHS budget fund 191 for FY 2023/2024
• Approval of revised 2023-2024 DSAHS calendar
• Discussion of DSAHS clubs and honor society
• School updates from ACES Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala and DSAHS Principal Dr. Geoff McKee

The Governing Board adopted the operating and capital budgets for the Aventura City of Excellence School and the Don Soffer Aventura High School for fiscal year 2023/2024. The board also approved the revised 2023-2024 calendar for Don Soffer Aventura High School.

• Approved April 20, 2023 ACES Governing Board Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved April 20, 2023 DSAHS Governing Board Regular Meeting minutes
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-08: ACES Charter School Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2023/2024
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-09: Don Soffer Aventura High School Budget Fund 191 for FY 2023/2024
• Approved revised 2023-2024 DSAHS calendar

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss three items: a proposed revision to land development regulations regarding open space and submerged lands, a proposed zoning incentive for HERO Housing, and draft program guidelines for the HERO Housing program. These are discussion items only, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of proposed revision to Land Development Regulations to address open space/submerged lands inconsistency
• Discussion of HERO Housing proposed zoning incentive, including density increase up to 75 units per acre for projects with at least 15% HERO units
• Discussion of draft HERO Housing Program Guidelines, including eligibility for Aventura police officers and Don Soffer High School/Aventura City of Excellence School teachers
• Draft guidelines propose rent at 50% of market rate for eligible employees
• Draft guidelines include provisions for unit allocation, lease terms, and fees for unleased units

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a special workshop to discuss several items. They will hear a presentation on an applicant's proposed new plan for the "Tal" project at 2785 NE 183rd Street. The commission will also discuss the 4th of July Drone Show and the Yacht Club Pocket Park. This is a discussion meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Presentation: Applicant's proposed new plan for "Tal" project at 2785 NE 183rd Street
• Discussion: 4th of July Drone Show
• Discussion: Yacht Club Pocket Park

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding a $699,167.78 contract for the Yacht Club Drive pocket park, approving a $372,848 roof restoration at the community recreation center, and declaring certain city property surplus. They will also hold first reading of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022/2023 and second reading of an ordinance to standardize advisory board regulations. A resolution to pay health insurance premiums for elected officials is scheduled for public input.

• Award bid no. 23-03-22-3 for Yacht Club Drive pocket park to HG Construction Development and Investment, Inc. at $699,167.78
• Approve $372,848 payment to Garland/DBS Incorporated for roof restoration at Aventura Community Recreation Center
• Declare certain city property as surplus and authorize disposal
• Approve expenditure of ARPA funds for audio visual upgrades and a lectern for the executive conference room
• First reading of ordinance amending 2022/2023 fiscal year operating and capital budget

The commission approved a consent agenda including awarding a $699,167.78 contract for the Yacht Club Drive Pocket Park to HG Construction Development and Investment, Inc. They also adopted resolutions for surplus property, advisory board appointments, ARPA-funded AV upgrades, a FDOT landscape maintenance renewal, a $372,848 roof restoration at the recreation center, legal services, and meeting decorum rules. A budget amendment ordinance passed on first reading, and an ordinance standardizing advisory board regulations was adopted on second reading. The commission authorized paying health insurance premiums for elected officials.

• Approved $699,167.78 contract for Yacht Club Drive Pocket Park (consent agenda)
• Adopted resolution declaring city property surplus (Resolution 2023-23)
• Appointed members to Community Services Advisory Board (Resolution 2023-24)
• Approved $372,848 roof restoration at Aventura Community Recreation Center (Resolution 2023-28)
• Adopted rules of decorum for commission meetings (Resolution 2023-30)
• Passed budget amendment ordinance on first reading (Ordinance 2023-07)
• Adopted ordinance standardizing advisory board regulations (Ordinance 2023-07)
• Authorized health insurance premium payments for elected officials (Resolution 2023-31)

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Governing Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar and meeting schedule. The board also approved the Parental Rights in Education policy and the Florida Department of Education rule regarding special magistrates. An ordinance for the FY 2023/2024 operating and capital budget passed its first reading.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Passed first reading of FY 2023/2024 operating and capital budget ordinance
• Approved 2023-2024 school calendar
• Approved 2023-2024 Governing Board meeting schedule
• Approved Parental Rights in Education Policy (HB 1557) and FDOE rule regarding special magistrates
• Removed 2023 audit engagement letter from agenda

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Governing Board passed the first reading of the budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The board also approved the school calendar, the meeting schedule, and policies regarding parental rights and student welfare complaints.

• Approved January 19, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Passed first reading of Don Soffer Aventura High School Budget Fund 191 for FY 2023/2024
• Approved 2023-2024 school calendar
• Approved 2023-2024 Governing Board meeting schedule
• Approved Parental Rights in Education Policy (HB 1557)
• Approved Florida Department of Education rule regarding Special Magistrate for unresolved student welfare complaints (Rule 6A-6.0791 FAC)

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on zoning requests, including a conditional use for alcohol sales at a proposed food hall and variances for the same property. They will also consider awarding a $1,308,748 construction contract for the Founders Park South facility, along with several consent agenda items and an ordinance on advisory board regulations.

• Conditional use for alcohol sales at proposed Aventura Food Hall, 2777 NE 185 Street
• Variances for side-yard setback (10 ft vs 20 ft) and lot coverage (42.64% vs 40%) at 2777 NE 185 Street
• Award Bid No. 23-02-27-3, Founders Park South Facility, to Bejar Construction for $1,308,748
• Appropriate up to $7,518.55 for ArmorerLink products from police forfeiture funds
• Appropriate up to $11,821.30 for S.T.A.T. medical devices from police forfeiture funds

The City Commission awarded a construction contract for the Founders Park South facility and approved zoning variances and alcohol service for the Aventura Food Hall. The Commission also amended the ARPA spending plan and passed a first reading of an ordinance regarding advisory board regulations.

• Awarded $1,308,748.00 contract for Founders Park South facility to Bejar Construction
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sale and service at Aventura Food Hall (2777 NE 185 Street)
• Granted zoning variances for setback and lot coverage at 2777 NE 185 Street
• Approved $7,518.55 for Armorerlink Products from police federal forfeiture funds
• Approved $11,821.30 for S.T.A.T. Medical Devices from police federal forfeiture funds
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-19 amending the ARPA spending plan
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-18 declaring certain city property as surplus
• Passed first reading of ordinance amending advisory board regulations

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear city manager and staff reports, and discuss a pop-up event. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a discussion of future pop-up events.

• Approval of minutes from March 1, 2023
• City Manager Reports
• Program and Events Report
• Pop Up Event Discussion

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop will discuss several items, including a proposed $61,075 ARPA-funded purchase of audio-visual equipment and a lectern for the Executive Conference Room, a follow-up on health insurance for elected officials, and a land lease for additional space at Veterans Park. The commission will also discuss a bid for the Founders Park South pickleball and tennis courts project and a permit for a basketball court at The Peninsula condominiums.

• ARPA purchase of AV upgrades and lectern for Executive Conference Room for $61,075 from Innovate Audio Visual Inc.
• Discussion of land lease for additional space at Veterans Park
• Founders Park South project bid for pickleball and tennis courts
• Health insurance for elected officials discussion with survey of other cities
• Permit application for basketball court installation at The Peninsula condominiums, 3201 NE 183rd Street

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding its regular meeting on March 7, 2023. The agenda includes consent items (minutes, appointments, payments, equipment purchases) and four ordinances on second reading: adopting the IHRA antisemitism definition, allowing drive-through restaurants in B2 zoning, adopting a primary color palette for buildings, and requiring annual structural certification and exterior painting/waterproofing. No zoning hearings or first-reading ordinances are scheduled.

• Ordinance adopting IHRA antisemitism definition and directing police to consider antisemitism in hate crime enforcement
• Ordinance allowing restaurant/cafe/coffee house with drive-through as conditional use in Community Business (B2) district
• Ordinance adopting primary color palette for exterior surfaces of multi-family, townhouse, or nonresidential buildings
• Ordinance requiring annual structural maintenance certification and exterior painting/waterproofing
• Resolution authorizing payment to Garland/DBS Inc. for exterior repairs at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center (amount in Exhibit A)

The City Commission adopted an ordinance to combat antisemitism by incorporating the IHRA definition into city law. The Commission also approved updates to business zoning for drive-throughs, established a primary color palette for buildings, and created new structural maintenance certification requirements.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03 to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism for hate crime enforcement
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 allowing drive-through restaurants, cafes, or coffee houses in B2 districts
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-05 establishing a primary color palette for multi-family and nonresidential buildings
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-06 requiring annual structural maintenance certification and exterior painting/waterproofing
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 co-designating NE 19011 Street as 'Hidden Bay Drive'
• Adopted Resolution 2023-15 for Aventura Arts & Cultural Center exterior repairs by Garland/DBS Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 2023-16 using ARPA funds for Commission Chambers audio-visual equipment
• Adopted Resolution 2023-17 for emergency purchase of Carrier brand HVAC chiller units

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from December 8, 2022, hear City Manager and staff reports, and consider approval of Go Green Award applicants. The agenda includes a program and events report and public comment. This is a routine advisory board meeting with no major decisions expected beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2022
• Go Green Award applicants approval
• Program and Events Report
• Public comment period

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop covers a proposed project called Icon Aventura, approval of ARPA-funded audio-visual upgrades for the Commission Chambers, and several administrative items including board appointments, park turf change orders, and an emergency chiller replacement. Most items are discussions with future action required, except the A/V purchase which is recommended for approval.

• Presentation of Icon Aventura project (Administrative Site Plan Approval #SP2212-0001)
• ARPA-funded A/V upgrades for Commission Chambers totaling $94,103.50
• Waterways Park Field-Turf change orders totaling $58,180.00
• Appointments to Community Services Advisory Board (Bruce Davidson, Donna Mairs, Jesse Potack)
• Emergency replacement of Government Center air conditioning chillers

City Commission Meetings

This is a special workshop meeting of the Aventura City Commission. The only substantive item is a presentation and discussion by the City Manager on various planning and zoning matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Presentation and discussion on planning and zoning matters (City Manager)

City Commission Meetings

The Commission adopted a purchasing authority ordinance and approved several equipment purchases using ARPA and police forfeiture funds. It also granted sign and lighting variances for the Aventura Hilton and approved first readings for ordinances regarding hate crime enforcement and zoning.

• Approved $10,595.14 for KBT breaching tool from police federal forfeiture funds
• Adopted Resolution 2023-08 to purchase Ford T-350 Transit Wagon using ARPA funds
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09 to purchase 911 center video wall using ARPA funds
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 granting sign and lighting variances for Aventura Hilton
• Approved first reading of ordinance to adopt IHRA definition to combat antisemitism
• Approved first reading of ordinance to allow drive-through cafes/restaurants in B2 districts
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-02 to enhance purchasing authority and revise bidding exemptions
• Approved waiver for Charter Schools USA to pay Mayor's travel expenses for school site tours

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings to recommend adoption of two ordinances: one allowing restaurants, cafes, or coffee houses with drive-throughs as conditional uses in the Community Business (B2) district, and another adopting a primary color palette for exterior surfaces of multi-family, townhouse, and nonresidential buildings. The agency will also consider a resolution approving sign and lighting variances for the Aventura Hilton at 2885 NE 191 Street. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 14, 2022.

• Ordinance to add drive-through restaurants, cafes, or coffee houses as conditional uses in B2 district
• Ordinance to adopt a primary color palette for exterior surfaces of multi-family, townhouse, and nonresidential buildings
• Resolution for a third wall sign and exterior lighting at 80 feet (code allows 30 feet) on the Aventura Hilton at 2885 NE 191 Street
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022

The Local Planning Agency recommended the approval of two ordinances regarding drive-through uses and exterior color palettes. The agency also recommended approval of a sign and lighting variance for the Aventura Hilton with specific conditions regarding the southwest facade lighting.

• Approved minutes from June 14, 2022
• Recommended approval of ordinance to allow drive-through restaurants, cafes, or coffee houses as a conditional use in the Community Business (CB) District
• Recommended approval of ordinance adopting a primary color palette for exterior surfaces of multi-family, townhouse, or nonresidential buildings
• Recommended approval of sign and lighting variances for Aventura Hilton at 2885 NE 191 Street, conditional on Champion Retail Limited's objection or further Commission approval by March 7, 2023

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the ACES Governing Board, will review 2022-2023 fall parent and staff survey results, approve out-of-field teacher waivers, and approve a referendum settlement distribution plan. The board will also hear school updates from Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala and consider other business. This is a regular meeting with several action items.

• Approval of out-of-field waivers for teachers Christine Coldea, Maryana Khaimou (ESOL) and Andrea Lopez (Gifted)
• Review of 2022-2023 fall parent and staff survey results
• Approval of referendum settlement distribution plan
• Approval of September 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• School updates from Principal Dr. Anthony Tyrkala

The Governing Board for the Aventura City of Excellence School approved the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting and out-of-field waivers. The board also approved a referendum settlement distribution plan with changes. Principal Dr. Tyrkala provided school updates and reviewed 2022-2023 fall survey results.

• Approved September 22, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved out-of-field waivers
• Approved referendum settlement distribution plan with changes

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Don Soffer Aventura High School Governing Board (the City Commission acting in that capacity) will meet to approve several school items, including out-of-field teacher waivers, a referendum settlement distribution plan, and spending plans for A+ School Recognition funds. The board will also review fall survey results and hear school updates from the principal. The meeting follows a City Commission workshop and an ACES Governing Board meeting.

• Approval of out-of-field waivers for four teachers (Tereza Bromberg, Kathleen Gutierrez, Jahvane Reid, Eduardo Teste Lino)
• Approval of referendum settlement distribution plan
• Approval of proposed A+ School Recognition funds spending plan
• Approval of 2022-2023 instructional personnel and administrator evaluation system plans
• Review of 2022-2023 fall survey results

The Governing Board approved the 2022-2023 evaluation system plans for instructional personnel and school administrators. The board also approved the A+ school recognition funds spending plan and a referendum settlement distribution plan with changes.

• Approved September 22, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved out-of-field waivers
• Approved referendum settlement distribution plan with changes
• Approved proposed A+ school recognition funds spending plan
• Approved 2022-2023 instructional personnel evaluation system plan
• Approved 2022-2023 school administrator evaluation system plan
• Approved one-year grace period extension for Algebra 1 requirement

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, a mutual aid agreement with Miami Gardens, declaring city property surplus, a turf maintenance contract with FDOT, and contract awards for ERP consulting and school uniforms. The only ordinance for first reading would revise purchasing authority and competitive bidding exemptions, and a second-reading ordinance would amend the 2021/2022 budget. No zoning hearings or public hearings on resolutions are scheduled.

• Mutual aid agreement with City of Miami Gardens for law enforcement activities
• Contract for turf and irrigation maintenance on Biscayne Boulevard from NE 203rd Street to NE 207th Street
• Award contract for school uniforms to Chai Tees, LLC (RFP No. 23-11-15-3)
• Ordinance to amend purchasing chapter, enhancing purchasing authority and revising competitive bidding exemptions
• Ordinance to amend 2021/2022 fiscal year operating and capital budget

The City Commission adopted an ordinance revising the 2021/2022 fiscal year operating and capital budget. The board also approved a mutual aid agreement for law enforcement with the City of Miami Gardens and awarded a school uniform contract. An ordinance to enhance purchasing authority was approved on first reading.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-01 revising the 2021/2022 fiscal year operating and capital budget
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-01 for a law enforcement mutual aid agreement with City of Miami Gardens
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-02 declaring certain city assets as surplus
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-03 for turf and irrigation maintenance on Biscayne Boulevard
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-04 amending eligible conferences for reimbursement
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-05 approving the ranking of firms for ERP/IT consulting services
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-06 awarding school uniform contract for ACES to Chai Tees, LLC
• Approved on first reading an ordinance to enhance purchasing authority and revise bidding exemptions