09-06-2011MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 6 PM
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan
Gottlieb at 6 p.m. Present were Commissioners Bob Diamond, Teri Holzberg, Billy Joel,
Michael Stern, Luz Urbaez Weinberg (arrived during item 4), Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach,
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 William Landa.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS /EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Mr. Soroka
noted a change of wording in the Easement of item 5B.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka was honored by Mayor
Gottlieb and the City Commission for 15 years of service as the City's first and only City
Clerk.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Vice Mayor Auerbach, passed unanimously and the
following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
July 12, 2011 Commission Meeting
July 21, 2011 Commission Meeting and Budget Review
July 21, 2011 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2011 -50 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF
EASEMENT DEDICATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE CITY
OF AVENTURA GOVERNMENT INSTRUCTIONAL SIGN AT
AVENTURA MALL PROJECT: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO OBTAIN AND EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS CONCERNING
DEDICATION; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2011 -51 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON
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BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE TOWN OF MEDLEY 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.
Resolution No. 2011 -52 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
The following motion was approved:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $15,500 TO FUND
CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND LEGAL FEES RELATING TO
FORFEITURE CASE FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
The following motion was approved:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND TO
ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT LETTER DATED AUGUST 26, 2011
ATTACHED AS ATTACHMENT 1
The following motion was approved:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
MOTION TO ACCEPT AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
OUT -OF -FIELD WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM DATED AUGUST 26, 2011
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H. Resolution No. 2011 -53 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF PEAR
PROGRAMS, LLC TO PERFORM RECREATION PROGRAMS,
ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, CLASSES AND ATHLETIC LEAGUE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATIVE TO RFP NO. 11- 8 -8 -2;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS
AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES; AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS
WITH AN ALTERNATE FIRM TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED
SERVICES SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS WITH SELECTED FIRM BE
UNSUCCESSFUL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
S. 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.
All persons giving testimony were sworn in by the City Clerk. Ex parte
communications, if any were disclosed in accordance with the quasi - judicial
procedures.
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE FOR PUBLIC
STORAGE AT 2940 NE 188 STREET, CITY OF AVENTURA;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. Community Development Director
Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered the staff report into the
record. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. A motion for
approval was offered by Commissioner Weinberg, and seconded by
Commissioner Joel. The motion for approval passed unanimously and
Resolution No. 2011 -54 was adopted.
Commissioner Joel left the room at this time.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE FOR
AVENTURA TURNBERRY JEWISH CENTER AT 20400 NE 30
AVENUE, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Auerbach, and seconded by
Commissioner Stern. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. Mrs. Carr
addressed the Commission and entered the staff report into the record. The
following individuals addressed the Commission: Seymour Silver, 20341 NE 30th
Avenue; Anita Silver, 20341 NE 30th Avenue; Bob Burroughs, 2754 Bayshore
Drive, Miami, 33133; Howard Weinberg, Parc Central East; and William Landa,
19955 NE 29th Court. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was
closed. The motion passed unanimously (6 -0 with Commissioner Joel absent
from the room) and Resolution No. 2011 -55 was adopted.
Commissioner Joel returned to the meeting at this time.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING /PUBLIC INPUT: Mr. Wolpin read the following
ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA FLORIDA AMENDING THE
CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," AND
CHAPTER 30 "ENVIRONMENT," TO ADDRESS FIREARM REGULATIONS
PREEMPTED BY STATE LAW; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Joel, and seconded by
Commissioner Holzberg. Mr. Wolpin explained the need for this ordinance to
conform with recent legislative changes. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public
hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion
passed unanimously.
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. REPORTS: As presented.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Raya Elias- Pushett, 20224 Harbor Way; and Michelle
Reese, 3131 NE 188th Street.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passe fil the meeting
adjourned at 7:05 p.m. / 1
resa M. Soro�a, NfMCI City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on October 4, 2011.
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