06-04-2013 of MINUTES Aventura Government Center
Al CITY COMMISSION MEETING 19200 W.Country Club Drive
JUNE 4, 2013 6 PM Aventura, Florida 33180
Iminnamolks
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,
Howard Weinberg, Luz Weinberg, Vice Mayor Michael Stern, 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 Jonathan and Joann Evans.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: Mr. Soroka
confirmed corrections made to the resolution in item 5-F.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Aventura Police Dept. Major Brian Pegues
introduced U. S. Coast Guard Lt. Commander Joe Bada who presented a Certificate of
Merit and Challenge Coin to Aventura Police Officer James Hayton and Sunny Isles
Beach Police Sgt. R. Randazzo for their service and assistance to the U. S. Coast
Guard. U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary member Jim Shay was also presented a certificate.
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:
May 7, 2013 Commission Meeting
May 16, 2013 Workshop Meeting
B. The following was approved:
MOTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF
RAQUEL ROTHMAN, ESQ. AND BARBARA BUXTON, ESQ. AS
SPECIAL MASTERS FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE
ENFORCEMENT PROCESS
C. Resolution No. 2013-23 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
COMMUNITY-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JOINT
ROUNDTABLE ON YOUTH SAFETY; 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 2013-24 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA JOINING THE BISCAYNE BAY COALITION IN
SUPPORT OF ITS PROTECTION FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING
OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF
OUR TOURISM ECONOMY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. The following motion was approved:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $28,000
FOR A K-9 DOG, EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FROM THE POLICE
FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
F. Resolution No. 2013-25 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT
FOR BID NO. 13-05-01-2, CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR CITY
FACILITIES TO IMAGES JANITORIAL SERVICES, INC. AND KELLY
JANITORIAL SYSTEMS, INC. AT THE BID PRICES AS CONTAINED IN
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID
AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2013-26 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.
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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 following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SYNAGOGUE IN THE HEAVY BUSINESS (B3)
DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18999 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD,
CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Wolpin reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures. All those wishing to provide
testimony were sworn in by the City Clerk. Community Development Director
Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered the staff report into the record.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Joel, and seconded by
Commissioner Luz Weinberg. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The
following individuals addressed the Commission: Ethan Hassoun, Vice President,
Shuva Israel Aventura, Inc. and Robert Burroughs, Miami, FL 33133. There being no
further speakers, the public hearing was closed. The resolution passed unanimously
by roll call vote and Resolution No. 2013-27 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING: None.
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-348 "CIVIL PENALTIES" OF ARTICLE V "CODE
ENFORCEMENT" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION", AND BY
AMENDING ARTICLE III "DANGEROUS INTERSECTION SAFETY"
OF CHAPTER 48 "VEHICLES, USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, PARKING
AND OTHER REGULATIONS", TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH
SECTION 316.0083, "THE MARK WANDALL TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT",
AS AMENDED BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE THROUGH THE
ENACTMENT OF CS/CS/ HOUSE BILL 7125 DURING THE 2013
LEGISLATIVE SESSION; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR CLERK DESIGNATED;
PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Stern and seconded by
Commissioner Cohen. 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.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY REVISING
DIVISION 2, "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION", OF ARTICLE IV.,
"FLOODS", OF CHAPTER 30 "ENVIRONMENT" OF THE CITY CODE;
ADDING LANGUAGE REGARDING THE INTENT AND PURPOSE;
ADDING DEFINITIONS; ADDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; ADDING
ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS AND DELETING PROVISIONS FOR
FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION IN V ZONES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Holzberg 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.
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. REPORTS: As presented.
11.PUBLIC COMMENTS: Peter Murphy, Aventura Marina, NE 190th Street. Julie
Barish 3370 NE 190th Street, Hidden Bay. Susan Friedell, Aventura.
12.OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13.ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously .ass-d, the meeting
adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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esa M. Sor. _ M y
, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on July 9, 2013.
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