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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 2012 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 Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Billy Joel,
Michael Stern, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Teri Holzberg, Mayor Gottlieb, City
Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City Attorney David M.
Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Commissioners Auerbach and Diamond.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS /EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Moved to be addressed after item 11.
5. 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:
September 4, 2012 Commission Meeting
September 11, 2012 Commission 1St Budget Meeting
September 19, 2012 Commission 2nd Budget Meeting
September 20, 2012 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2012 -40 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.
C. The following motion was approved:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $26,500
FOR CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT AND CRIME
PREVENTION SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE
FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
D. Resolution No. 2012 -41 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA SELECTING THE FIRM OF CAP
GOVERNMENT TO PERFORM BUILDING AND PLAN REVIEW
SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISQ #12- 08 -27 -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.
E. The following motion was approved:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
MOTION TO APPROVE THE ACES SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FOR 2012/13
F. Resolution No. 2012 -42 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 -163 FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB
DRIVES (NORTHBOUND) RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN
THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2012 -43 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AWARDING AND LETTING A TOWING
CONTRACT TO PRESTIGE AUTO TRANSPORT TOWING &
RECOVERY AND A BACK UP TOWING CONTRACT TO DOWNTOWN
TOWING CO.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
SAID CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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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.
Mr. Wolpin read the quasi - judicial procedures and ex parte communications, if any,
were filed with the City Clerk and then read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT AN
ELEVEN STORY OR 135 FOOT HIGH RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN THE
MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RMF3B) ZONING
DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3250 NE 188 STREET;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka administered the oath to those interested parties
wishing to offer testimony. Community Development Director Joanne Carr
addressed the Commission and entered the staff report into the record. A motion
for approval was offered by Commissioner Auerbach and seconded by
Commissioner Diamond. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The
following individuals addressed the Commission: Mrs. Ellington, 3017 NE 207
Terrace; Zvi Leibovici, 21395 Marina Cove Circle.; Hugo Pachens, 3131 NE 188
Street; Ezekiel Zashalom, 20335 W. Country Club Drive. There being no further
speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously by roll call vote and Resolution No. 2012 -43 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING /PUBLIC HEARING: None.
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA
PERTAINING TO USES PERMITTED AND DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOWN CENTER (TC1) ZONING
DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTION 31- 145(B) "TOWN CENTER ZONING
DISTRICTS" OF ARTICLE VII "USE REGULATIONS" OF CHAPTER 31
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" TO PERMIT A LIFESTYLE
CENTER USE AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE TOWN CENTER (TC1)
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR USE, DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR THE LIFESTYLE CENTER USE; PROVIDING FOR
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AMENDMENTS TO THE USES PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED WITHIN
THE TOWN CENTER (TC1) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Carr addressed the Commission and explained the ordinance. A
motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Holzberg and seconded by
Commissioner Stern. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. There
being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for
approval passed unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2012-
14 was enacted.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CHANGING ALL REFERENCES IN
THE CODE FROM "SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING CODE" TO
"FLORIDA BUILDING CODE "; AMENDING SECTION 30 -165
"GENERAL PROVISIONS" AND SECTION 30 -167 "PROVISIONS FOR
FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION" OF ARTICLE IV "FLOODS" OF
CHAPTER 30 "ENVIRONMENT" TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL
CONSISTENCY AND UPDATED CROSS - REFERENCES; AMENDING
ALL REFERENCES IN CHAPTER 31 "LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS" TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENT OF AN
"OWNERSHIP AND ENCUMBRANCE REPORT" TO AN "OPINION OF
TITLE"; AMENDING SECTION 31 -53 "AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN" OF CHAPTER 31 "LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS" TO UPDATE A REFERENCE TO THE APPLICABLE
SECTION OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING SECTION 31 -79
"ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN REVIEW" OF CHAPTER 31 "LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" TO PROVIDE FOR TIME LIMITS TO
COMPLETE THE PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT OF A PHASED SITE
PLAN; AMENDING SECTION 31 -171 "OFF- STREET PARKING AND
LOADING STANDARDS" OF CHAPTER 31 "LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS" TO UPDATE THE PARKING STALL DIMENSION
FIGURE AND TO ADD THE REQUIRED SIZE OF A PARALLEL
PARKING SPACE; AMENDING SECTION 31 -221, "LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS" TO UPDATE MINIMUM LANDSCAPE DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR INTERIOR ISLANDS IN PARKING LOTS; AND
AMENDING SECTION 31 -239, "COMPLIANCE WITH
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN" TO UPDATE THE LEVEL OF SERVICE
STANDARDS FOR POTABLE WATER; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded by
Commissioner Weinberg. Ms. Carr addressed the Commission and
explained the ordinance. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing.
There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for
approval passed unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2012-
15 was enacted.
C. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA CREATING
DIVISION 6 "ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD" OF
ARTICLE III "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2
"ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA ; ESTABLISHING ADVISORY BOARD AND
PROVIDING FOR ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Diamond, 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 by roll call vote and Ordinance
No. 2012 -16 was enacted.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. REPORTS: As presented.
Plaques and Keys to the City were presented to outgoing Commissioners Zev
Auerbach and Bob Diamond.
Jan Solomon, representing Florida International University and Mr. & Mrs.
Rosenberg (who were in attendance earlier in the meeting) presented the first
Gerald and Esther Rosenberg Scholarship to Florida International University to
Mirkala Huffman, spouse of City of Aventura Police Officer Mark Huffman.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jonathan Evans, 7000 Island Blvd.; Bob Burroughs;
Elaine Adler, Aventura Marketing Council President; Frida Lapidot; Arthur Barr;
Joe Platnick; Rosa Naccaratto, Admirals Port; Enbar Cohen; Howard Weinberg,
Parc Central; Gary Pyott; Shera Losos, Krop High School student.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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13. ADJOURNMENT: There being nc
Commission at this time, after motion
the meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
further business to come before the
made, seconded and unanimously passed,
M. So(oka,WM¢, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on November 13, 2012.
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