09-07-2004
Zev Auerbach
Jay R. Beskin
Ken Cohen
Bob Diamond
Manny Grossman
Harry Ho1zberg
A ~e City of
~ventura
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CityMm.vr:r
Eric M. Soroka
CityrAmm;RIlÍnn
Jeffrey M. Perlow, Mayor
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Teresa M. Soroka, CMC
City AttomQ'
Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza
Guedes Boniske & Cole
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 6 PM P
Government Center
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Aventura.Florida33180 pI'
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ZONING HEARINGS: SPECIALLY SET BY COMMISSION FOR 6 P.M.
QUASI.JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS - Please be advised that the following items 00 the Commissioo's agenda are
quasi-judicial in nature. If you wisb to object or comment upoo any of these items. please inform the Mayor wben he requests
public comments. An opportunity [orpersoos to speak 00 each item will be made ava;table after the applicant and staff have
made their presentations on each item. All testimooy. including public testimony and evidence, will be made under oath or
affirmation. Additionally, each pc"on who gives testimooy may be subject to cross-examinatioo. 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 permined to
cross-examine witnesses. but the public may request the Comrnissioo to ask questions of staff or witnesses 00 their behalf.
Pe"ons representing organizatious must present evideuce of their authority to speak for the organization. Further details of
the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk.
A.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA ABANDONING THAT PORTION
OF NE 29 COURT LYING NORTH OF NE 214 TERRACE, AS
RESERVED ON THE PLAT OF HALLANDALE PARK, PLAT
BOOK 12, PAGE 37 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF
A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-144(0(4)a. OF THE CITY'S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW
DEVELOPMENT OF A PARCEL MEASURING 0.981 ACRES IN
SIZE IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE (MO) DISTRICT, WHERE A
MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 1.5 ACRES IS REQUIRED BY CODE
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21420 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
FOR RECORDATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted with amendments as Resolution No. 2004-42
B.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING APPROVAL OF A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-238(e)(4) OF THE CITY'S
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LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A WALL
AND FENCE TOTALING TWELVE FEET IN HEIGHT FOR
THE MEDICAL GAS ENCLOSURE AT THE AVENTURA
HOSPITAL CENTRAL ENERGY PLAN SITE, WHERE A
MAXIMUM TEN FOOT HIGH WALL AND FENCE IS
PERMITTED BY CODE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21100
NE 28 A VENUE, CITY OF A VENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2004-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE
FOR MIAMI BEACH HEALTH CARE LTD O/A AVENTURA
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED AT 20900
BISCA YNE BOULEVARD, TO PERMIT A WALL SIGN ON THE
NORTH BUILDING ELEVATION MEASURING 185 SQUARE
FEET, WHERE A WALL SIGN MEASURING 171 SQUARE
FEET IS PERMITTED BY CODE AND TO PERMIT A WALL
SIGN ON THE SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION MEASURING
276 SQUARE FEET WHERE A WALL SIGN MEASURING 196
SQUARE FEET IS PERMITTED BY CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2004-50
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D.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING APPROVAL OF A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-144(e)(4)d.1. OF THE CITY'S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A NORTH
STREET SIDEYARD SETBACK OF 14.75 FEET, WHERE A
MINIMUM 15 FOOT SETBACK IS REQUIRED BY CODE; A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-171(a)(6)a. OF THE CITY'S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A
MINIMUM 7.5 FOOT WIDE AND A MINIMUM 16 FOOT LONG
SIZE OF PARKING STALL IN THE EXISTING TWO-STORY
PARKING STRUCTURES, WHERE A MINIMUM PARKING
STALL SIZE OF 9 FEET WIDE BY 18 FOOT LONG IS
REQUIRED BY CODE; A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-
171(a)(6)d. OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A MINIMUM 22 FOOT WIDE
DRIVE AISLE BETWEEN THE TWO EXISTING OFFICE
BUILDINGS, A MINIMUM 20 FOOT WIDE ENTRY/EXIT
DRIVE AISLE TO THE EXISTING NORTH PARKING GARAGE
FROM NE 209 STREET AND A MINIMUM 23 FOOT WIDE
ENTRY/EXIT DRIVE AISLE TO THE EXISTNG SOUTH
PARKING GARAGE FROM NE 207 STREET WHERE AS
MINIMUM 24 FOOT WIDE DRIVE AISLE IS REQUIRED BY
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CODE; AND A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-144(e)(4)c.l. OF
THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO
ALLOW A PARKING STRUCTURE THAT IS NOT
INCORPORATED INTO THE BUILDING ENVELOPE FOR THE
TWO EXISTING TWO-STORY PARKING STRUCTURES,
WHERE THE CODE REQUIRES THAT ANY STRUCTURED
PARKING SERVING THE PRIMARY USE ON THE SITE
SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE BUILDING
ENVELOPE; FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20801 AND 20803
BISCA YNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF A VENTURA; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2004-5]
4. AGENDA: Request for DeletionsÆmergency Additions
5. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIONS: North Miami Beach Deputy Chief Linda Loizzo
Expression of appreciation to A ventura Police Department for assistance during
funeral arrangements/services for NMB Police Sgt. Orestes Lorenzo
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not
expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any
member of the Commission, that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July 6, 2004 Commission Meeting
July 22, 2004 Special Meeting
July 22, 2004 Budget Review Meeting
July 22, 2004 Workshop Meeting
August 24, 2004 Special Meeting
Action taken: Approved
B.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, 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 A VENTURA AND
INDIAN CREEK 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.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2004-43
c.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA A WARDING AND LETTING A
BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 04-08-10-2, YACHT CLUB WAY
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BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS, TO TRINTEC
CONSTRUCTION, INc. AT THE BID PRICE OF $378,631.77;
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 A WARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2004-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE
FOR THE CITY OF A VENTURA TO DESIGNATE A PORTION
OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY ABUTTING THE WEST SIDE
OF BISCA YNE BOULEVARD AT THE NE 213TH STREET
INTERSECTION FOR DRAINAGE EASEMENT DEDICATION
ALLOWING PERPETUAL RIGHTS TO THE CITY FOR
ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE OF THAT PORTION OF THE
PROPOSED HOSPITAL DISTRICT NORTH COLLECTOR
SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN
AND EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS CONCERNING DEDICATION;
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2004-45
D.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-047 FOR PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NE 185TH STREET CONNECTOR
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN THOMPSON AND
ASSOCIATES, INc.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2004-46
E.
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO
$145,000 FOR THE E911 CONSULTANT AND STUDY,
SHELVING AND CABINETS FOR DIVE TEAM, CRIME
PREVENTION AND BREAK ROOM, TACTICAL CARBINES
AND CONSTRUCTION OF EMERGENCY EGRESS LANE
ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF GOVERNMENT
CENTER FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE FUND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
Action taken: Motion Approved
F.
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G. MOTION TO REJECT SOLE BID TENDERED FOR BID NO. 04-
08-16-2, ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGN
IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE WITH SOLE BIDDER.
Action taken: Motion Approved
H. MOTION APPROVING REQUEST OF MERCO GROUP AT
A VENTURA LANDINGS I, II AND III INC. FOR EXTENSION
OF THE APPROVALS GRANTED THROUGH RESOLUTION
NO. 2003-64 FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD
FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2004 TO MARCH 2, 200S.
Action taken: Removed from agenda
I.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA REQUESTING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A
"DON'T CROSS THE LINE" PROGRAM AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF BISCA YNE BOULEVARD AND MIAMI
GARDENS DRIVE AND BISCA YNE BOULEVARD AND
WILLIAMS ISLAND ROAD IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE
MOTORISTS FROM BLOCKING INTERSECTIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2004-48
J. MOTION TO ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD AND CITY MANAGER FOR
FOUNDER'S DAY PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED AUGUST 27, 2004.
Action taken: Motion Approved
K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A
BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 04-8-30-2, PUBLIC WORKS AND
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO LUKE'S
LANDSCAPING AT THE BID PRICE OF $1,333,795.00;
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 A WARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2004-47
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7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READINGIPUBLIC INPUT:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, TO
AMEND SECTION 31-143(e) "MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (RMF3A)" OF THE
CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND TO
AMEND SECTION 31-143(g) "MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RMF3B)" OF THE CITY'S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY DELETING THE
REQUIREMENT OF MEDITERRANEAN DESIGN FEATURES
AND BY DELETING THE PROVISION FOR CONDITIONAL
USE APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL STYLES OTHER
THAN MEDITERRANEAN DESIGN FOR PROPERTIES IN THE
RMF3A AND RMF3B ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved on first reading
A.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING EXHIBIT "B" TO AN APPROVED
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
MADE BETWEEN MERCO GROUP AT A VENTURA
LANDINGS I, II AND III, INC. AND THE CITY OF A VENTURA
REGARDING THE CONDOMINIUM PARCEL NORTH OF
PROPOSED NE 185 STREET AND WEST OF NE 28 COURT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON NE 28 COURT AND NE 185
STREET, CITY OF A VENTURA, TO CHANGE THE PROPOSED
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STORIES OF THE CONDOMINIUM
FROM 18 STORIES TO 19 STORIES AND TO CHANGE THE
PROPOSED MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF THE CONDOMINIUM
FROM 186'6" TO 183'8"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved with amendment on first reading
B.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES: SECOND READING: None,
9. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: None
10. OTHER BUSINESS: None,
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEET]NGS/EVENTS
1" BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
2ND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
WORKSHOP MEET]NG
COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
OCTOBER 5, 2004
6 P.M.
6 P.M.
10 A.M.
6 P.M.
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons wbo are disabled
and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability sbould contact the Office of the City
Clerk, 305-466-8901, not later than two days prior to sucb proceeding. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory
Boards may be in attendance. Anyone wisbing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any
maner considered at sucb meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, wbicb record includes the testimony and evidence upoo wbicb the appeal is to be
based. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office oftbe City Clerk, City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W. Country Club
Drive, Aventura, Florida, 33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Clerk at 305-466-
8901.
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