04-02-2013 of MINUTES Aventura Government Center
CITY COMMISSION MEETING 19200 W.Country Club Drive
APRIL 2, 2013 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 Enbar Cohen, Teri Holzberg, Billy Joel,
Michael Stern, Howard Weinberg, Vice Mayor Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Mayor Susan
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 Anton, Adam and Ariel Weinberg, children of
Commissioner Howard Weinberg.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After motion offered by Commissioner Holzberg,
seconded by Vice Mayor Luz Weinberg and unanimously passed, Commissioner Stern
was elected Vice Mayor for the next six-month period.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Certificates of Appreciation for fifteen years of
service to the City was presented by Mr. Soroka to Police Officer James Hayton and
Code Enforcement Officer Barry Glading. In addition, Certificates of Appreciation for
service on the Community Services Advisory Board were presented to Julie Israel and
Jacqueline Levy-Hara.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Cohen, passed unanimously and the
following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
March 5, 2013 Commission Meeting
March 21, 2013 Special Meeting
March 21, 2013 Commission Workshop Meeting
B. The following motion was approved:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $36,000
FOR THE POLICE BOAT DOCK AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FROM
THE POLICE FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM
C. Resolution No. 2013-15 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.
D. Resolution No. 2013-16 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF NORTH BAY VILLAGE 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.
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 HEARING: None.
9. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2011-08 WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2012/2013 FISCAL
YEAR BY REVISING THE 2012/2013 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
HERETO; ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTED FUND BALANCE FOR
HURRICANE/EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RECOVERY OPERATING
RESERVES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Luz Weinberg 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. 2013-04 was enacted.
10.RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
11. REPORTS: As presented.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
13.OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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 6:14 p.m.
iriesa M. S• oka, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on May 7, 2013.
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