Aventura public meetings in 2024

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board will meet to review a report from General Manager Jeff Kiltie. The board will also discuss the date for its next meeting in the first quarter of the year.

• State of the Center Report by General Manager Jeff Kiltie
• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of next meeting date for January-March

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission holds a workshop to discuss the 2025 legislative priorities and a new Eleventh Circuit opinion on public comment at local meetings. The body will also review pickleball court hours, art festival commissioning, welcome signs, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• 2025 Legislative Program and Priorities (future action: resolution)
• New Eleventh Circuit opinion on public comment rules (future action: resolution)
• 2025 proposed City Commission meeting schedule
• Pickleball court hours discussion
• Commissioning an art piece for the Aventura Art Festival

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will consider an ordinance to revise the 2023/2024 fiscal year operating and capital budget. The body will also vote to adopt the certified results of the November 5, 2024, municipal elections.

• Proposed revision to the 2023/2024 fiscal year operating and capital budget
• Contract for parks landscape maintenance with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. not to exceed $457,104 annually
• Work authorization of $856,932 for CES Consultants, Inc. for NE 191 Street stormwater and roadway improvements
• Mutual aid agreement with Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police
• Appointment of parent representatives to the Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to review staff reports on special events and approve a February pop-up event. The board will also review the Go Green application process.

• Review of Founders Day (November 9, 2024)
• Review of Veteran’s Day Ceremony (November 11, 2024)
• Review of Winter Wonderland (December 4, 2024)
• Approval of February “Pop-Up” Event
• Review and approval of the GO GREEN Application

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold first-reading public hearings on ordinances to create a new Town Center North Planned Development (TC5) zoning district and redesignate a 26.5-acre tract at Biscayne Boulevard and NE 213 Street from Business and Office to Town Center. Second-reading hearings will consider restrictions on door-to-door business solicitation on private residential property and a prohibition on city contracts with entities engaged in boycotting Israel. Consent items include awarding contracts for playground surface repairs, extending a conditional use approval for a residential building at 20605 NE 34 Avenue, and accepting financial reports for Aventura's charter schools.

• Ordinance creating Town Center North Planned Development (TC5) district with new regulations
• Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to redesignate 26.5 acres at Biscayne Blvd & NE 213 St from Business and Office to Town Center
• Rezoning of 26.5 acres from Community Business and Medical Office to TC5 district
• Rezoning of 3.7 acres east of that corner from Medical Office to Community Facilities district
• Second reading: ordinance banning city contracts with parties engaged in boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement targeting Israel

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will meet for a workshop to review the performance of the City Manager and the City Clerk. The body will also review the Founders Day Event.

• Review of Founders Day Event
• City Clerk's Annual Review
• City Manager's Annual Review

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will discuss creating a new TC5 zoning district to allow mixed-use developments along the Biscayne Boulevard transit corridor. The body will also consider land use and zoning changes for parcels near Biscayne Boulevard and NE 213 Street.

• Proposed creation of Town Center North Planned Development (TC5) District for mixed-use development
• Proposed land use change for 26.5 acres at NE corner of Biscayne Blvd and NE 213 St from Business and Office to Town Center
• Proposed zoning change for 26.5 acres at NE corner of Biscayne Blvd and NE 213 St to TC5 district
• Proposed zoning change for 3.7 acres east of NE corner of Biscayne Blvd and NE 213 St from Medical Office to Community Facilities District
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit contracting with parties that boycott Israel, and will vote on a resolution supporting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians and backing indictment of Hamas leadership. The consent agenda includes a mutual aid agreement with Bay Harbor Islands for law enforcement, approval of speed detection cameras in school zones, surplus property disposal, and reappointment of special masters for code enforcement.

• Ordinance first reading to create Section 2-261 prohibiting city contracts with parties that boycott Israel, establishing contract procedures.
• Resolution supporting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians and supporting indictment, capture, and prosecution of Hamas leadership.
• Mutual aid agreement with Town of Bay Harbor Islands for law enforcement activities.
• Resolution to select CAP Government, Inc. for building and plan review services under ISQ #24-08-30-3.
• Resolution to enter agreement with RedSpeed Florida, LLC for speed detection cameras in designated school zones.

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board will review and consider approval of the Founders Day plan and discuss upcoming fall special events including the Share the Road Bike Event, Halloween Movie Night, Veteran's Day Ceremony, and Winter Wonderland. The board will also approve minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting and set the next meeting date. No public hearings or financial items are on the agenda.

• Review and approval of Founders Day plan on November 9, 2024
• Review of fall special events: Share the Road Bike Event (Sep 22), Halloween Movie Night (Oct 26), Veteran's Day Ceremony (Nov 11), Winter Wonderland (Dec 5)
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of next meeting date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to approve the minutes from June 25, 2024, and hear a State of the Center report from manager Jeff Kiltie. No new proposals, votes, or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with no items of direct impact on residents identified.

• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• State of the Center report by Jeff Kiltie
• Meeting is open to the public with ADA accommodations

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 (DSAHS), will meet on September 19, 2024, to vote on several school policies and administrative items. Decisions include the approval of student handbooks, the mental health assistance allocation plan, the master school safety plan, and out-of-field waivers. The board will also discuss the role of a school chaplain and receive updates from principals.

• Approval of ACES Parent/Student Handbook 2024-2025 and DSAHS Family Handbook 2024-2025
• Approval of the 2024-25 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for both schools
• Approval of the Master School Safety Plan 2024-25 for both schools
• Approval of Out-of-Field Waivers for ACES and DSAHS
• Discussion of School Chaplain

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Aventura Advisory Boards are holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including an administrative school report, new and old business, financials, and public comments. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda, which is entirely procedural.

• No specific actionable items; agenda consists only of routine reports and public comments

City Commission Meetings

This workshop agenda includes discussions on a construction agreement for mezzanine level deck replacement at the Government Center, reappointment of code enforcement special masters, a proposed ordinance prohibiting city business with companies boycotting Israel, and other items. No final votes are taken at workshop; future action is required on several items.

• Discussion of construction agreement with Island Construction Group, Inc. for $1,976,317 for mezzanine deck replacement
• Discussion of owner's representative services with HPF Associates, Inc. for the same project
• Discussion of proposed ordinance prohibiting city business with companies boycotting Israel
• Discussion of reappointment of Barbara Buxton, Esq. and Daniel Naim, and appointment of Clifford Schulman, Esq. as special masters for code enforcement
• Discussion of Women Driving Global Change Initiative — Miami Art Week Inflatable Art Activation

Advisory Boards Meetings

The September 12, 2024 meeting of the Aventura Community Services Advisory Board has been cancelled, as indicated by the agenda. The board was scheduled to review fall special events and approve a Founders Day plan. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Fall events review planned: Share the Road Bike Event, Halloween Movie Night, Founders Day, Veteran's Day Ceremony, Winter Wonderland
• Founders Day plan review and approval was on the agenda
• Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes was listed
• Next meeting date discussion was scheduled for October 30, 2024

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is holding a second public hearing to adopt the final operating and capital budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The body will also consider an ordinance to establish the ad valorem tax operating millage levy rate.

• Proposed ad valorem tax operating millage levy rate of 1.7261 mills
• Adoption of the 2024/2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget
• Increase of Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for General Employees from 4.00% to 5.00%
• Insurance premium updates resulting in approximately $775,000 in savings
• Decrease in County Transit System Surtax revenue in the CITT Fund from $2,550,000 to $2,400,000

The City Commission held a second public hearing and adopted the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. The millage rate was set at 1.7261 mills, which is 8.70% above the rolled-back rate. Both ordinances were approved as final.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-17 setting millage rate at 1.7261 mills (8.70% above rolled-back rate)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-18 approving final 2024/2025 operating and capital budget

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is considering adopting the FY 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budget for all funds. Amendments from the proposed budget include increasing the cost-of-living adjustment for general employees from 4% to 5%, saving about $775,000 from a new insurance vendor, and reducing the County Transit System Surtax revenue estimate from $2,550,000 to $2,400,000. The budget reflects an 8.34% increase in property values and includes projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

• General employee COLA increased from 4% to 5%
• Insurance vendor switch saves approximately $775,000
• County Transit System Surtax revenue reduced from $2,550,000 to $2,400,000
• Property values rose 8.34%, with $56,682,230 in new construction
• ARPA-funded projects included in the capital improvement program

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including designating the city as a Vision Zero City, awarding contracts for HVAC and stormwater services, and authorizing a $342,120 vulnerability assessment. A key item is the purchase of an additional 0.7 acres from Gulfstream Park for $3,150,000 for a future charter school site. The commission will also hold public hearings on ordinances to regulate business solicitation on residential property, amend the police pension plan, and authorize speed detection systems in school zones. There are no zoning hearings.

• Purchase of 0.7 acres from Gulfstream Park for $3,150,000 for charter school site
• Designation as Vision Zero City with goal of no severe traffic injuries or fatalities by 2030
• Authorization of $342,120 for city-wide vulnerability assessment and stormwater masterplan update
• Ordinance to authorize speed detection systems in school zones
• Ordinance creating regulations for solicitation of business on private residential property

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission holds the first public hearing on the 2024/2025 budget, including a proposed ad valorem tax millage rate of 1.7261 mills (no increase over prior year, generating $22,217,951) and adoption of the tentative operating and capital budget. The budget includes a 5% COLA for general employees and approximately $775,000 in insurance savings. Final adoption is scheduled for a second hearing on September 10, 2024.

• Proposed millage rate of 1.7261 mills, generating $22,217,951 from $13.55 billion assessed value
• Adoption of the 2024/2025 operating and capital budget, reviewed July 18, 2024
• 5% cost-of-living adjustment for general employees
• Insurance savings of ~$775,000 from new vendor
• Reduced CITT surtax revenue estimate from $2.55M to $2.4M

The Aventura City Commission held a first budget public hearing and passed two ordinances on first reading: one setting the ad valorem tax millage rate at 1.7261 mills for 2024, which is 8.70% above the rolled-back rate, and another adopting the tentative 2024-2025 operating and capital budget. No final adoption occurred; these are first-reading approvals only.

• Passed on first reading: ordinance setting 2024 ad valorem tax millage rate at 1.7261 mills (8.70% above rolled-back rate)
• Passed on first reading: ordinance adopting tentative 2024-2025 operating and capital budget

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is reviewing the proposed Operating and Capital Budget and the Capital Improvement Program for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2029. The budget includes updates to employee cost-of-living adjustments and insurance premiums.

• Increase of Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for General Employees from 4.00% to 5.00%
• Approximately $775,000 in savings from negotiated insurance premiums for property, liability, cyber liability, auto and workers’ compensation
• Decrease in County Transit System Surtax revenue in the CITT Fund from $2,550,000 to $2,400,000
• Capital Improvement Program planning for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029
• Reported 8.34% increase in property values and $56,682,230 in new construction

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will consider two resolutions: calling a special election on November 5, 2024, to fill the vacancy for Commissioner Seat 2 following the passing of Commissioner Michael Stern, and authorizing the city to pay COBRA premiums for elected officials and dependents in case of disability or death. The special election would be held jointly with the general election, saving an estimated $44,836. The qualifying period for candidates runs August 12–16, 2024.

• Call special election on Nov. 5, 2024 to fill Commissioner Seat 2 vacancy (passing of Michael Stern)
• Set qualifying period for candidates: Aug. 12–16, 2024, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Joint election with general election saves estimated $44,836 vs. $59,921 standalone cost
• Authorize COBRA payments for elected officials and dependents when office vacated due to disability or death
• COBRA coverage for remainder of term or up to 36 months, whichever is shorter

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is reviewing the proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25, which includes a 8.34% increase in property values according to the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser. The budget covers all city funds, a five-year Capital Improvement Program, and continues to address impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic with ARPA funds. No final decisions have been made; this is a discussion item.

• Proposed FY 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budget for all funds
• 8.34% increase in existing property values, with $56,682,230 in new construction
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2024/25 through 2028/29
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund projects included in budget
• Budget message notes inflation and labor/supply cost pressures

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will review the proposed operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024/2025 and vote on a resolution establishing a tentative millage rate of 1.7261 mills — the same as last year — which will generate $22,217,951 in property taxes, a $1,710,617 increase due to higher assessed values. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances authorizing school zone speed cameras and amending the charter school budget, plus several consent agenda items for professional services and construction contracts.

• Resolution to adopt tentative millage rate of 1.7261 mills (no rate increase) for FY 2024/2025
• Work authorization for $288,546 to Kimley-Horn for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Work authorization for $139,400 to KCI Technologies for NE 191st Street stormwater and roadway improvements
• Ordinance (first reading) to allow speed detection systems in school zones
• Ordinance (first reading) to amend the Aventura City of Excellence School charter school budget for FY 2023/2024

The City Commission reviewed and approved the proposed operating and capital budget for FY 2024/25 with amendments, and adopted a resolution establishing the tentative millage rate. Budget public hearings were scheduled for September 3 and September 10, 2024. The commission also adopted several resolutions for professional services, construction contracts, and an interlocal agreement, and passed two ordinances on first reading.

• Approved FY 2024/25 budget review with amendments (consensus)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-44 establishing tentative millage rate
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-45 authorizing $288,546 for Kimley-Horn safety action plan
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-46 awarding construction contracts to ABS General, JLMB, Waypoint
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-47 authorizing $139,400 for KCI surveying/mapping services
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-48 approving interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for legal ads
• Passed on first reading ordinance authorizing school zone speed detection systems
• Passed on first reading ordinance amending ACES charter school budget

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will discuss Vice Mayor Dr. Marks' recommendation to award a Key to the City to Dr. Marvin Wellen. Dr. Wellen is recognized for his long service as a physician in the city and his community involvement. The meeting is a workshop with no other substantive agenda items.

• Discussion of awarding Key to the City to Dr. Marvin Wellen, recommended by Vice Mayor Dr. Marks

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will meet to consider the appointment of Bryan Pegues as the next City Manager. The agenda also includes second readings for ordinances regarding billboards and increased purchasing authority. Additionally, the commission will review street light purchases and emergency landscaping repairs following recent flooding.

• Appointment of Bryan Pegues as next City Manager
• Ordinance allowing billboards in a limited capacity subject to approval
• Purchase of ten street lights not to exceed $273,340
• Increase of City Manager's purchasing authority from $50,000 to $100,000
• Emergency landscaping repairs following June 12-14 rainfall

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board will meet to select a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The agenda also includes a State of the Center report by Jeff Kiltie and the approval of February minutes.

• Selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• State of the Center Report by Jeff Kiltie
• Approval of February 27, 2024, meeting minutes

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura Governing Board will meet to vote on amending management agreements for ACES and DSAHS with Charter Schools USA. The board will also consider adopting the 2024-2025 operating and capital budgets for both schools. Additionally, the meeting includes the approval of the 2024-2025 school calendar.

• Amended management agreement for Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES)
• Amended management agreement for Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS)
• Adoption of ACES operating and capital budget for FY 2024/2025
• Adoption of DSAHS budget Fund 191 for FY 2024/2025
• Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar for ACES and DSAHS

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several items. The agenda includes discussions regarding hate speech, the Deputy City Manager's contract, and changing an October meeting date.

• Proposed change of the October 1, 2024, City Commission Meeting to October 8
• Discussion regarding hate speech
• Discussion regarding the Deputy City Manager's contract

City Commission Meetings

The Commission will review ordinances regarding sign regulations and construction site security. The agenda also includes a term sheet for acquiring land for a potential charter school site.

• Ordinance to allow billboards in a limited capacity subject to approval
• Term sheet for a three-acre parcel acquisition for a future charter school site
• Increasing City Manager's purchasing authority from $50,000 to $100,000
• Variance for two electric vehicle showrooms at 19565 Biscayne Boulevard
• Contract with Seawater Construction Corp for fencing at Founders Park

City Commission Meetings

The Local Planning Agency will consider a request for a second electric vehicle showroom at 19565 Biscayne Boulevard. The meeting also includes reviews of ordinances regarding construction site security, landscaping, and sign regulations. Additionally, the agency will discuss allowing billboards in a limited capacity.

• Variance to allow two electric vehicle showrooms at 19565 Biscayne Boulevard
• Ordinance amending construction site securing and landscaping requirements
• Ordinance regarding limited billboard use subject to City Commission approval
• Approval of March 5, 2024, meeting minutes

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution establishing a sister city relationship with Modi'in Maccabim Re'ut, Israel, to promote educational, cultural, and economic exchanges. The agenda also includes the dedication of an ambulance. The meeting is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Resolution to establish sister city relationship with Modi'in Maccabim Re'ut, Israel
• Dedication of an ambulance
• Sister city agreement covers technology in education, smart cities, culture and sport

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Governing Board for ACES and DSAHS, will hold a regular meeting to adopt the 2024-2025 operating and capital budgets for both schools via second-reading ordinances, approve the 2024-2025 school calendars, and discuss a potential affiliation between DSAHS and the University of Florida. The board will also consider a revised meeting schedule that adds a June 13, 2024 meeting. School principals will provide updates on school activities.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting ACES 2024/2025 charter school operating and capital budget (total $13,793,796)
• Second reading of ordinance adopting DSAHS 2024/2025 budget Fund 191 (total $9,821,753)
• Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar for ACES and DSAHS (tabled from April 18 meeting)
• Discussion of affiliation between DSAHS and the University of Florida
• Approval of revised 2024-2025 Governing Board meeting schedule adding June 13, 2024 meeting

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
• Financials review
• Public comments period

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a follow-up on Clear Channel billboards, an update on the Art Festival, a term sheet for Gulfstream, and general communications. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion: Clear Channel Billboard follow-up
• Update: Art Festival
• Discussion: Term Sheet Gulfstream
• Discussion: Communications

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission will vote on a resolution approving the ranking of firms to provide a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, with Tyler Technologies ranked first, followed by CentralSquare Technologies and Oracle America. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to negotiate contracts with these firms in order. The Commission will also consider a motion to present a Key to the City and Mayor's Key Fob to Mayor Haim Bibas of Modi'in Maccabim Re'ut, Israel.

• Resolution approving ranking of ERP firms: Tyler Technologies, CentralSquare Technologies, Oracle America
• Authorizes City Manager to negotiate with ranked firms for ERP solution
• Motion to present Key to the City and Mayor's Key Fob to Mayor Haim Bibas
• Resolution establishing criteria for awarding Keys to the City (attached for reference)

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is meeting to decide on several contracts and grants, including a landscape maintenance contract for Biscayne Boulevard and the Government Center, a playground resurfacing project, and a fencing replacement at Founders Park. They will also consider applying for a state grant to expand on-demand transit service and will hold first readings on two ordinances, including one prohibiting public urination and defecation. The agenda includes consent items, proclamations, and a report on scooters.

• Landscape maintenance contract for Biscayne Boulevard and Government Center up to $494,871.85 annually for 3 years to SFM Landscape Services
• FDOT grant application for $877,316 to expand on-demand transit service
• Contract to Alpha Playgrounds for rubber safety surfacing at Founders Park and Peace Park
• Contract to Seawater Construction Corp. for fencing at Founders Park
• Ordinance to create Section 1-22 prohibiting urinating or defecating in plain view in public places

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the governing board for ACES and DSAHS, will hold a regular meeting to consider first reading of ordinances adopting the 2024-25 operating and capital budgets for both schools. The board will also approve the 2024-25 school calendar and meeting schedule, discuss residency and military enrollment requirements, and follow up on school electives at ACES.

• First reading of ordinance adopting ACES charter school operating and capital budget for FY 2024-25
• First reading of ordinance adopting DSAHS budget fund 191 for FY 2024-25
• Approval of 2024-25 school calendar for ACES and DSAHS
• Approval of 2024-25 governing board meeting schedule
• Discussion of residency requirement and military enrollment requirement for service members

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop will discuss a proposed zoning code amendment for new vehicle sales, prompted by Rivian's variance request to operate at Aventura Mall. The amendment would allow new vehicle sales in B-2 zoning without outdoor display or test drives, remove the limit on showrooms with test drives at Aventura Mall, and require conditional use approval for other auto agencies. The commission will also discuss a sister city relationship with Modi'in, red speed school zone cameras, a billboard approval at 203 Total Wine parking lot, and a presentation from Charter Schools USA.

• Proposed zoning amendment for new vehicle sales in B-2 district
• Rivian variance request to operate at Aventura Mall
• Discussion of red speed school zone cameras
• Billboard approval at 203 Total Wine parking lot
• Sister city discussion with Modi'in

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, declaring surplus property, and authorizing police equipment purchases from forfeiture funds. The only ordinance on first reading would prohibit urinating or defecating in public places, and a second reading would amend the current fiscal year budget. No zoning hearings or resolutions for public input are scheduled.

• Appropriation of up to $7,550.98 for ScanWriter Excel workstation and $75,000 for Packetalk diesel camera and ALPR trailer from police forfeiture funds
• Ordinance to create Section 1-22 prohibiting urinating or defecating in plain view in public places
• Second reading of ordinance amending 2023/2024 fiscal year operating and capital budget
• Resolution selecting consultants under RFQ No. 2023-11-01 for continuing professional services
• Master maintenance agreement with Florida DOT for wayfinding kiosk devices

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including appointing a director to the Miami-Dade County League of Cities, filling a vacancy and reappointing members to the Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board, and requiring construction dumpsters to be covered when not in use. They will also review a final legislative summary of state bills passed in 2024 that affect local governments, such as changes to building permits and vacation rental rules.

• Discussion of designating a Director and Alternate Director to the Miami-Dade County League of Cities for one year
• Discussion of reappointing eight members to the Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board and filling a vacancy
• Discussion of a requirement for construction dumpsters to be covered when not in use
• Review of a final legislative summary, including the Live Local Act and residential building permit changes
• Discussion of the city's email policy and a commission liaison meeting update

Advisory Boards Meetings

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

• School report
• Financials review
• Public comments period

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board will discuss upcoming special events, including a volunteer dinner, 5k, movie nights, and Earth Day, and consider future pop-up events. They will also discuss and approve the 'Go Green' awards, recognizing community sustainability efforts. The meeting includes routine items like public comment, approval of prior minutes, and staff reports.

• Discussion and approval of 'Go Green' awards for community sustainability applicants
• Review of upcoming special events: Volunteer Dinner (Apr 10), 5k (Apr 14), Movie Night (Apr 20), Earth Day/Arbor Day (Apr 26)
• Discussion of future 'Pop-Up' events
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold a public hearing to consider granting conditional use approval for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages at the indoor cocktail bar/lounge of Gaby by Call Me Gaby restaurant, located at 19565 Biscayne Boulevard, Unit 938, in the Aventura Mall. The request requires approval because the restaurant does not meet the city's standard seating and spacing requirements for alcohol service. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional use approval for alcohol sales at Gaby by Call Me Gaby restaurant, 19565 Biscayne Boulevard, Unit 938, Aventura Mall
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024 Local Planning Agency meeting
• Public hearing with quasi-judicial procedures for the alcohol service request

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a State of the Center report, and select a new chairperson. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023
• State of the Center Report by Jeff Kiltie
• Selection of new chairperson

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop will discuss several items, including a request for alcoholic beverage approval for Gaby by Call Me Gaby at Aventura Mall, the potential construction of outdoor basketball courts, a prosecution staffing crisis, a new school, and a pocket park on 213th Street. The commission will also receive updates on 2024 legislative matters and Form 6 litigation. This is a discussion-only workshop; no final votes are scheduled.

• Alcoholic beverage approval for Gaby by Call Me Gaby at Aventura Mall
• Outdoor basketball courts discussion (Mayor Weinberg)
• Prosecution staffing crisis: 156 prosecutors lost in two years, 113 vacancies (33%), starting salary $61,000 vs. $87,776 average entry-level lawyer pay in Miami
• New school discussion (Commissioner Dr. Marks)
• 213th Street pocket park discussion (Commissioner Friedland)

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura Local Planning Agency is holding a public hearing to consider a conditional use request for the Tal Aventura project at 2785 NE 183 Street, which would allow a 21-story tower with 93 residential units and a limited-service hotel. The request seeks exceptions to zoning rules, including higher density, lot coverage, and floor area ratio, plus a hotel in a residential district. The agency will also vote on approving minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional use to allow density of 60 dwelling units per acre (45 permitted) and FAR of 4.3 (2.0 max) for LEED-certified building
• Variance to allow hotel gross floor area at 45% of building (33% max) and shared driveway for residential and hotel uses
• Public hearing on Tal Aventura, a 21-story tower with 93 residential units and hotel at 2785 NE 183 Street
• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2024 LPA meeting
• Staff recommends approval with conditions including $72,000/year for 5 years toward Freebee circulator service

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two quasi-judicial zoning requests for the Tal Aventura project at 2785 NE 183 Street, seeking conditional use approvals and variances for a 21-story tower with 93 residential units and a limited-service hotel. The Commission will also consider a resolution to purchase a 2024 Chevy Tahoe for up to $55,756 from Alan Jay Fleet Sales, and hold a second reading of an ordinance adding 'extended stay hotel' to the zoning code.

• Conditional use for Tal Aventura: 60 dwelling units/acre (45 permitted), 46% lot coverage (40% permitted), FAR 4.3 (2.0 permitted), limited-service hotel in RMF4 district
• Variances for Tal Aventura: hotel GFA up to 45% (33% max), horizontal separation of hotel/residential, shared driveway
• Vehicle purchase: 2024 Chevy Tahoe 2WD 1LS, $55,756 from Alan Jay Fleet Sales via Sourcewell contract
• Ordinance second reading: add 'extended stay hotel' definition and allow as conditional use in RMF4 district
• Public hearings for zoning items with sworn testimony and cross-examination

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes amending the ARPA spending plan, renewing a FDOT landscape maintenance contract, and approving a mutual aid agreement with North Miami. They will also hold first and second readings of ordinances to add 'extended stay hotel' as a conditional use in RMF4 districts, increase business taxes by 5%, and raise commissioner expense accounts by $500 monthly. A resolution to acquire a three-acre parcel from Gulfstream Park for a charter school site is also on the agenda.

• Amend ARPA spending plan to fund police, public works, HR, non-departmental, and parks projects
• Renew FDOT contract for landscape maintenance on Biscayne Blvd from Oleta River Bridge to county line
• Mutual aid agreement with North Miami for law enforcement activities
• Ordinance to add 'extended stay hotel' as conditional use in RMF4 districts
• Resolution to acquire 3-acre parcel from Gulfstream Park for charter school site

City Commission Meetings

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to recommend adoption of an ordinance adding a definition for 'extended stay hotel' and allowing it as a conditional use in the RMF4 multifamily high-density residential district. The ordinance would extend the maximum stay from 90 days to six months, renewable, and is tied to the proposed Tal Aventura project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 9, 2024.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 31 to add 'extended stay hotel' definition and allow it in RMF4 as conditional use
• Proposed extended stay hotel would allow stays up to six months, renewable, versus current 90-day limit
• Application by Got183 LLC for Tal Aventura, a multi-family and extended stay hotel project
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024 LPA meeting

Advisory Boards Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Board will review past and upcoming special events, discuss Valentine's Day and future pop-up events, and consider a Go Green application. They will also review dog park access improvements and approve the September 2023 meeting minutes.

• Review of Fall Special Events
• Upcoming events: Share the Road Bicycle Event (Feb 11), March Movie Night (Mar 2), 'Sk the Aventura Way' (Apr 14), April Movie Night (Apr 20), Earth Day/Arbor Day (Apr 26)
• Discussion: Valentine's Day 'Pop-Up' Event
• Approval of Go Green Application
• Review of Dog Park Access Improvements

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is holding a special meeting for the second reading and public hearing of an ordinance that would remove all references to 'newspapers of general circulation' from the city code. This change would allow the city to publish legal notices on a county website, as permitted by Florida law, potentially reducing costs. The meeting is focused solely on this ordinance.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2024- to amend City Code Chapters 2, 22, and 31
• Removes newspaper publication requirements for code enforcement warnings and notices
• Amends cable rate change notification rules (Section 22-54)
• Amends public hearing notice procedures for land development and zoning (Sections 31-71, 31-77)
• Amends public notice for wireless tower conditional use requests (Section 31-241)

ACES & DSAHS Governing Board Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the governing board for ACES and DSAHS, will meet to discuss and vote on several school-related items. Key actions include reviewing the Charter Schools USA fall survey results, discussing teacher-parent reciprocity, approving changes to the meeting schedule and parent/student handbooks, and approving out-of-field waivers and distribution of school recognition funds.

• Review of Charter Schools USA Fall Survey Results 2023-2024 for ACES and DSAHS
• Discussion on teacher/parent reciprocity for ACES and DSAHS
• Approval of change to 2023-2024 Governing Board meeting schedule from April 25 to April 18, 2024
• Approval of updates to 2023/2024 Parent/Student Handbook for ACES
• Approval of out-of-field waivers for DSAHS and distribution of school recognition funds

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission workshop will discuss a proposal from Gulfstream Park to convey a 3-acre school site in exchange for increased development entitlements on its remaining property, including up to 1,500 residential units and non-residential uses. The commission will also discuss a code amendment to allow hotel stays of 365 days, rescheduling a June workshop, participation in Miami-Dade Youth Governance Day, teacher-child preference, outdoor basketball courts, and city attorney reports on a lawsuit and FLUEDRA recommendations.

• Gulfstream Park proposes conveying 3-acre school site for entitlements: up to 1,500 residential units, 30-story max height, non-residential FAR 2.0, fee waivers
• Discussion of code amendment to allow hotel stays of 365 days in limited circumstances
• Discussion of changing June 20, 2024 workshop to June 13, 2024
• Discussion of Miami-Dade Youth Governance Day participation (Mayor for a Day on April 10, 2024)
• City Attorney reports on Form 6 lawsuit and FLUEDRA recommendations

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission is meeting to decide on several zoning requests, including conditional use approvals for padel courts atop a parking garage, a liquor package store, and a Starbucks with a drive-thru. They will also consider consent agenda items like a $256,000 federal grant for a safety action plan, a custodial services contract, and first-reading ordinances on a 5% business tax increase and a $500 monthly expense increase for commissioners.

• Conditional use for padel courts at 18851 NE 29 Avenue
• Liquor package store at 19205 Biscayne Boulevard, Unit E150
• Starbucks with drive-thru at 20401 Biscayne Boulevard
• $256,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
• 5% local business tax increase (first reading)

City Commission Meetings

The Aventura City Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold public hearings on three conditional use requests: padel courts atop a parking garage at 18851 NE 29 Avenue, a liquor package store at 19205 Biscayne Boulevard Unit E150, and a Starbucks with a drive-thru at 20401 Biscayne Boulevard. The agency will also consider an ordinance removing newspaper references from the city code. The agenda includes approval of the November 7, 2023 minutes.

• Conditional use for 7 padel courts and accessory facilities on the roof of the parking garage at 18851 NE 29 Avenue (Padel Park Aventura)
• Conditional use for a liquor package store at 19205 Biscayne Boulevard, Unit E150, waiving spacing requirements
• Conditional use for a Starbucks coffee shop with drive-thru at 20401 Biscayne Boulevard
• Ordinance to remove newspaper-of-general-circulation references from code enforcement, cable, land development, and wireless tower sections
• Approval of November 7, 2023 meeting minutes