11-01-2011CityCommieb, The City of
Susan Gottlieb, Mayor ll
Bob Auerbach , 'e
Bo Diamond
Teri Holzberg
Billy Joel -
Michael Stern
Luz Urbiez Weinberg
NOVEMBER 1,1Q11 6 pa,
Government Center
19200 west Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Employee Service Awards
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CitvManager
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA -CM
City C7er/r
Teresa M. Soroka, MMC
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Weiss Scrota Helfrnan
Pastoriza Cole & Boniske
5. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR:
Action taken: Commissioner Joel elected Vice Mayor for the next 6 -month period.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self - explanatory
and are not expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion.
If discussion is desired by any member of the Commission, that item must be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
October 4, 2011 Commission Meeting
October 13, 2011 Workshop Meeting
Action taken: Approved
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL
DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MIAMI -DADE
COUNTY; TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND $5,250 IN
FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2011 -59
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA SELECTING THE FIRM OF PGAL
ARCHITECTS TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
TO PLAN, DESIGN AND PERMIT THE GOVERNMENT
November 1, 2011
CENTER PARKING EXPANSION PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH RFQ NO. 11- 9 -21 -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 FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2011 -60
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA RE- ADOPTING CHAPTER 6.6 OF
THE ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY DIRECTIVES AND
PROCEDURES MANUAL, AS ATTACHED HERETO,
ENTITLED "INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND
PARAMETERS" AS THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY FOR
THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2011 -61
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, URGING INSURANCE
COMPANIES TO PROVIDE LOWER PREMIUMS TO
RESIDENTS OF JURISDICTIONS PROVIDING FOR
AUTOMATED RED LIGHT SAFETY TECHNOLOGY;
PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2011 -62
F. MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $29,000
TO PURCHASE NEW UNIFORMS FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL
FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
Action taken: Approved
G. CITY COMMISSION ACTING IN IT'S CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL ( "ACES'):
MOTION APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE ACES
GOVERNING BOARD'S REPRESENTATIVE TO FACILITATE
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, PROVIDE ACCESS TO
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November 1, 2011
INFORMATION, ASSIST PARENTS AND OTHERS WITH
QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS, AND RESOLVE DISPUTES
Action taken: Approved
H. MOTION TO EXTEND THE TIME TO OBTAIN A BUILDING
PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW NORTHEAST
PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60)
DAYS FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2011.
Action taken: Approved
I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF
THE GENERAL CONSULATES OF COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA,
EL SALVADOR, ECUADOR, HONDURAS, MEXICO AND PERU
SUPPORTING BINATIONAL HEALTH WEEKS TO IMPROVE
THE HEALTH AND WELL -BEING OF UNDERSERVED
POPULATIONS OF LATIN AMERICAN ORIGIN LIVING IN
THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2011 -63
7. 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. None
8. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING — PUBLIC INPUT:
A. 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.
Action taken: Approved
B. CITY COMMISSION ACTING IN IT'S CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2011 -05, WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A CHARTER
SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2011/2012 (JULY 1 - JUNE 30) BY REVISING THE
2011/2012 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET DOCUMENT 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.
Action taken: Approved
9. ORDINANCE — SECOND READING — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
11. REPORTS
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
WORKSHOP MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2011 9AM 5`h FL. EX.CONF.ROOM
COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 3, 2012 6PM COMMISSION CHAMBER
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and
who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk,
305- 466 -8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may
be in attendance and may participate at the meeting. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W.
Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida, 33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Clerk at
305 -466 -8901.
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