Elizabeth Suarez

The City Commission and Local Planning Agency held a joint meeting. Key discussion topics included a save-the-date announcement for an upcoming police foundation golf tournament, recognition of the Charter Revision Commission for their charter amendment recommendations, and recognition of two detectives for their investigative work regarding condominium fraud cases. Additionally, the meeting featured a presentation on a cardiac screening program for youth athletes, and the commission addressed a quasi-judicial zoning hearing, during which members disclosed prior communications with the applicant.

The meeting focused on the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-35, which authorizes the City Manager to execute a work authorization in the amount of $360,336 with Currie Sowards Aguila Architects for schematic design services related to the proposed Aventura High School.

The Governing Board held a meeting to address key financial and operational items. The board adopted ordinances to approve the operating and capital budgets for the Aventura City of Excellence School and the Don Soffer Aventura High School for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the board approved the parent and student handbooks for both schools for the upcoming academic year.

The Governing Board discussed school updates for the Aventura City of Excellence School and the Don Soffer Aventura High School. A primary focus was the second reading and public hearing of ordinances regarding the adoption of operating and capital budgets for both schools for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the meeting included the review and approval of the ACES Parent/Student Handbook and the DSAHS Family Handbook for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The meeting focused on several public hearing items, including a proposed ordinance to create an Aventura Metropolitan Urban Center zoning district overlay. Additionally, resolutions were considered regarding conditional use approvals for a mixed-use project at 2999 NE 199 Street, including a hotel and residential units, as well as requested variances for a medical office building project at 21291 NE 28 Avenue, involving adjustments to parking, landscaping, and lot coverage requirements.