11-01-2011MINUTES Aventura Government Center
hk� CITY COMMISSION MEETING 19200 W. Country Club Drive
NOVEMBER 1, 2011 6 PM 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 at 6:28 pm), 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 former Commissioner Arthur and Joyce
Berger.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS /EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Soroka presented a 15 -year employee service
award to Police Chief Steven Steinberg. A ten -year certificate of service was presented
to Community Services Department employee Lanorris Miller. On behalf of the City
Commission, Commissioner Diamond presented a Proclamation to former
Commissioner Arthur Berger.
5. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After motion made by Commissioner Holzberg,
seconded by Commissioner Diamond and unanimously passed, Commissioner Joel
was elected Vice Mayor for the next 6 -month period.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Auerbach, passed unanimously and
the following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
October 4, 2011 Commission Meeting
October 13, 2011 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2011 -59 was adopted as follows:
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.
C. Resolution No. 2011 -60 was adopted as follows
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 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.
D. Resolution No. 2011 -61 was adopted as follows
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.
E. Resolution No. 2011 -62 was adopted as follows
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.
F. The following motion was approved:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $29,000 TO
PURCHASE NEW UNIFORMS FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL
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FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
G. CITY COMMISSION ACTING IN IT'S CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
( "ACES "): The following motion was approved:
MOTION APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE ACES
GOVERNING BOARD'S REPRESENTATIVE TO FACILITATE
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, PROVIDE ACCESS TO INFORMATION,
ASSIST PARENTS AND OTHERS WITH QUESTIONS AND
CONCERNS, AND RESOLVE DISPUTES
H. The following motion was approved:
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.
Resolution No. 2011 -63 was adopted as follows
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.
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. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
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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 Holzberg and seconded by
Commissioner Stern. Mr. Soroka explained the necessity of this ordinance.
Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B. CITY COMMISSION ACTING IN IT'S CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL: Mr.
Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
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.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Joel and seconded by
Commissioner Diamond. Mr. Soroka explained the necessity of this ordinance.
Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
9. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
11. REPORTS: As presented. (Commissioner Weinberg arrived during this item.)
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Krop High School Senior and Aventura resident Raya
Elias Pushett; Alan Shensky, 20500 W. Country Club Drive.
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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14. 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 6:45 p.m. ,l
M. Sorokaj MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on January 3, 2012.
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