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MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 6 p.m.
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 Enbar Cohen, 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.
Commissioner Teri Holzberg was absent due to illness. As a quorum was determined
to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Representatives of the Aventura Turnberry
Jewish Center.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS /EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Soroka presented Certificates of Appreciation to
the following employees for 15 years of service: Antonio Tomei, Elricco Barnes (not in
attendance), Glenn Kitchen (not in attendance), and Thomas Labombarda.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Luz Weinberg, passed unanimously by
roll call vote and the following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
July 9, 2013 Commission Meeting
July 17, 2013 Commission Meeting
July 17, 2013 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2013 -36 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED TRAFFIC CONTROL JURISDICTION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TURNBERRY VILLAGE AND THE CITY OF
AVENTURA; 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. 2013 -37 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. The following motion was approved:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $40,000
FOR BALLISTIC VESTS AND SHIELDS FROM THE POLICE
FORFEITURE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
E. The following motion was approved:
MOTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF
HONORABLE JUDGE SHELDON SCHWARTZ, (RET.) AS SPECIAL MASTER
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS
F. Resolution No. 2013 -38 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 96 -18, WHICH
ESTABLISHED COMPREHENSIVE COMMISSION MEETING AND
AGENDA PROCEDURES, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2000-
36, RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -26, AND RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -15;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL, approved the following motion:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND TO
ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT LETTER DATED AUGUST 19, 2013
ATTACHED AS ATTACHMENT 1
H. CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN
BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA
approved the following motion:
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ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL,
MOTION TO ACCEPT AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
OUT -OF -FIELD WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM DATED AUGUST 13, 2013
I. CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL,
approved the following motion:
MOTION TO APPROVE DISTRIBUTION PLAN FOR STATE BUDGET
ALLOCATED SALARY INCREASES FOR ACES INSTRUCTIONAL
STAFF AS CONTAINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM
DATED AUGUST 14, 2013
J. Resolution No. 2013 -39 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE
ATTACHED AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND CORONADO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF POLICE RADIO FACILITIES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
K. Resolution No. 2013 -40 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
ACTION TO CONVERT NE 29TH PLACE TO A PUBLIC STREET AND
PREPARE THE NECESSARY PLANS TO IMPLEMENT SAFETY,
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
L. Resolution No. 2013 -41 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 -171 FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB
DRIVES (SOUTHBOUND) RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN
THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
M. Resolution No. 2013 -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 -172 FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR NE 291h PLACE SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND CRAVEN THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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.
None.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING — PUBLIC INPUT:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA AMENDING
PROVISIONS OF THE POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEFINITION OF
"ACTUARIAL EQUIVALENT "; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Enbar Cohen and
seconded by Commissioner Howard Weinberg. 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. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
DIVISION 5 "ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD" OF
ARTICLE III "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2
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"ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION
2 -194 "RULES OF PROCEDURE; QUORUM "; BY REVISING THE
NUMBER OF MEMBERS REQUIRED FOR A QUORUM AND FOR
OFFICIAL ACTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Stern 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: Mr. Wolpin read the
following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
SECTION 31 -145 "TOWN CENTER ZONING DISTRICTS" OF THE CITY'S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY ADDING "TOWN CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD (TC3) DISTRICT" TO THE SECTION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Luz Weinberg and seconded
by Commissioner Enbar Cohen. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The
following individual(s) addressed the Commission: Marcy Resnick and Bill Landa,
representing the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center; Mickey Marrero, Esq., and
Victor Vallescas, representing the applicant. There being no further speakers,
the public hearing was closed. A motion to defer this matter to the October 1,
2013 meeting was offered by Commissioner Joel, seconded by Vice Mayor Stern
and unanimously passed.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. REPORTS: As presented.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Trevor Raness, representative of Dr. Michael Krop Senior
High School; Peter Murphy, Aventura Marina; Ron Kettles, 7000 Island Blvd.; Steven
Bachenheimer, the Peninsula; Arthur Shankar, 4000 Bldg.; Dr. Joseph Zavin, 6000
Bldg.; Paul Ober, 7000 Island Blvd.
12.OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13.ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
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at this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting
adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
4Tre&s�aLM. oro a, qMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on October 1, 2013.
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