05-03-2011MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 3, 20116 PM
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDEWROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan
Gottlieb at 6 p.m. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Teri Holzberg, Billy Joel,
Michael Stern, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Bob Diamond, Mayor Gottlieb, City
Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City Attorney David Wolpin.
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Oscar Wasserman
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS /EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Mr. Soroka
advised the Commission that the applicant for the sign variance in item 7 has requested
a deferral until the June 7, 2011 meeting. After motion made by Commissioner
Holzberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Diamond and unanimously passed, the request was
granted and item 7 will be deferred until June 7, 2011.
4. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After motion made by Commissioner Joel, seconded
by Commissioner Holzberg and unanimously passed, Zev Auerbach was elected Vice
Mayor for the next 6 -month period.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation presented to Michael C. Krop High
School student Raya Elias Pushett congratulating her on her participation in Jeopardy
game show.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Weinberg, passed unanimously and
the following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
April 5, 2011 Commission Meeting
April 14, 2011 Commission Meeting
April 14, 2011 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2011 -31 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2011 -32 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE ELECTION
RESULTS OF THE APRIL 12, 2011 MUNICIPAL SPECIAL MAIL -IN
BALLOT ELECTION, AS CERTIFIED BY THE CANVASSING BOARD
AND ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2011 -33 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF SWEETWATER FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2011 -34 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED
UNDER THE ASSETS OF THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF
THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. The following motion was approved:
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE CITY MANAGER'S REVIEW OF ORDINANCE NO.
2008 -08 TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION IMPACT FEE AS CONTAINED IN
THE ATTACHED STAFF REPORT
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI - JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS — Please be advised that the following items on the
Commission's agenda are quasi - judicial in nature. If you wish to object or comment upon any of these items, please inform the
Mayor when she requests public comments. An opportunity for persons to speak on each item will be made available after the
applicant and staff have made their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, will be
made under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross - examination. If you refuse
either to be cross - examined or to be sworn, your testimony will be given its due weight. The general public will not be permitted to
cross - examine witnesses, but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf.
Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization. Further details of the
quasi - judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, DENYING A SIGN VARIANCE FOR HHGREGG, INC. ON THE
RETAIL BUILDING LOCATED AT 19925 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF
AVENTURA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Deferred until the June 7, 2011 Commission meeting.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING /PUBLIC INPUT: Mr. Wolpin read the following
ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -10 WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2010/2011 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING
THE 2010/2011 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS
OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Stern, and seconded by
Commissioner Diamond. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. There being
no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously.
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the
following ordinance by title:
CITY COMMISSION IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 (JULY 1
— JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE CITY CHARTER;
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Auerbach and seconded by
Commissioner Joel. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. There being no
speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously and Ordinance No. 2011 -05 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
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10. REPORTS: As presented.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ms. Pushett.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting
adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
esa M. Soroo, M C, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on June 7, 2011.
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