10-04-20111. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor
Zev Auerbach at 6 p.m. Present were Commissioners Bob Diamond, Teri Holzberg,
Billy Joel, Michael Stern, Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City
Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City Attorney David Wolpin. Mayor Susan Gottlieb and
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg were absent. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Gail Fishman.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS /EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Soroka presented a 15 -year employee service
award to Community Services Department Executive Assistant Gail Fishman. Ten year
certificates of service were presented to Police Department Employees Chris Goranitis,
Jason Williams, Robert Myers and Richard Robinson.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Holzberg, passed unanimously and the
following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
September 6, 2011 Commission Meeting
September 13, 2011 Commission Meeting
September 21, 2011 Commission Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2011 -57 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01- 0103 -151 FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NE 191 STREET, NE
188 STREET, NE 185 STREET AND NE 31 AVENUE ROAD
RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN THOMPSON AND
ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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
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MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING 119200 w. Government ntry Club Drive
OCTOBER 4, 2011 6 PM Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor
Zev Auerbach at 6 p.m. Present were Commissioners Bob Diamond, Teri Holzberg,
Billy Joel, Michael Stern, Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City
Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City Attorney David Wolpin. Mayor Susan Gottlieb and
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg were absent. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Gail Fishman.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS /EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Soroka presented a 15 -year employee service
award to Community Services Department Executive Assistant Gail Fishman. Ten year
certificates of service were presented to Police Department Employees Chris Goranitis,
Jason Williams, Robert Myers and Richard Robinson.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Holzberg, passed unanimously and the
following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
September 6, 2011 Commission Meeting
September 13, 2011 Commission Meeting
September 21, 2011 Commission Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2011 -57 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01- 0103 -151 FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NE 191 STREET, NE
188 STREET, NE 185 STREET AND NE 31 AVENUE ROAD
RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN THOMPSON AND
ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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.
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. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING APPROVAL OF VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-
143(f)(3)d. OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO
ALLOW A REDUCED FRONT YARD SETBACK AND TO ALLOW A
REDUCED STREET SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR THE WILLIAMS ISLAND
SPA AND FITNESS CENTER LOCATED AT 5300 ISLAND BOULEVARD,
CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Diamond confirmed with the City Attorney that although he and
Commissioner Joel reside in Williams Island and hold positions on certain Boards
for Williams Island, there is no conflict of interest in their vote on this matter. A
motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded by
Commissioner Holzberg. Community Development Director Joanne Carr
addressed the Commission and entered the staff report into the record. Vice
Mayor Auerbach opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed unanimously and
Resolution No. 2011 -58 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING /PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. REPORTS: As presented.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Krop High School Senior and Aventura resident Raya Elias
Pushett and Principal Dawn M. Baglos; Howard Weinberg, Parc Central.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
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