04-05-2005
City rAmm;"';n'l
Susan Gottlieb, Mayor
Zev Auerbach
Bob Diamond
Billy Joel
Harry Holzberg
Michael Stern
Luz Urbáez Weinberg
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Eric M. Soroka
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Teresa M. Soroka, CMC
City Altom~y
Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza
Guedes Cole & Boniske
AGENDA
APRIL 5, 2005 6 PM
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida JJISO
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ZONING HEARINGS: None.
4. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
5. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
7. 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.
B.
C.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
March 10,2005 Commission Meeting
March 25, 2005 Commission Workshop Meeting
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA CONCERNING THE CITY RUN-
OFF ELECTION OF MARCH 15, 2005; ACCEPTING AND
ADOPTING THE ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE OFFICES OF
MAYOR AND COMMISSION SEAT 2; AS CERTIFIED BY THE
CITY CLERK AND ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-
18 WHICH ESTABLISHED COMPREHENSIVE COMMISSION
MEETING AND AGENDA PROCEDURES, AS AMENDED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-36 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2001-26;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
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SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A
BID/CONTRACT FOR BID NO. 05-03-18-2, LEHMAN
CAUSEWAY FRONTAGE LOOP STREET LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS, TO HORESEPOWER ELECTRIC, INC. AT
THE BID PRICE OF $579,579; 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.
E.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT
OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF A VENTURA COMMUNITY
SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
A.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING DIVISION 2 "COMMUNITY SERVICES
ADVISORY BOARD" OF ARTICLE III "ADVISORY BOARDS"
OF CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE BY
REVISING SECTION 2-121 "CREATION, COMPOSITION AND
QUALIFICATIONS," SECTION 2-122 "TERM OF OFFICE,"
AND SECTION 2-124 "RULES OF PROCEDURE"; TO REVISE
PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE COMPOSITION, TERM OF
OFFICE AND PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABIITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
B.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA,
REPEALING DIVISION 3 "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY BOARD" CONSISTING OF SECTION 2-151 TO
AND INCLUDING SECTION 2-156 OF ARTICLE III
"ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION"
OF THE CITY CODE; WHICH HAD PROVIDED FOR THE
CITY OF A VENTURA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY BOARD, SO AS TO DISSOLVE SAID BOARD;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES: SECOND READING: None.
10.RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: None
11.0THER BUSINESS: None
12.PUBLIC COMMENTS
13.REPORTS
14.ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
COMMISSION WORKSHOP
COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 21, 2005
MAY 3, 2005
10 A.M.
6 P.M.
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabi]ities Act of ] 990, all persons who are disabled
and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City
Clerk, 305-466-890]. not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory
Boards may be in attendance. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any
matter considered at such 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, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Aventura Government Center, ]9200 W. Country Club
Drive, Aventura, Florida, 33] 80. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Clerk at 305-466-
8901.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 10, 2005 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 at 6:00 p.m. by
Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow. Present were Commissioners lev Auerbach, Jay R. Beskin,
Bob Diamond, Manny Grossman, Harry Holzberg, Vice Mayor Ken Cohen, Mayor
Perlow, 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: Commissioners-elect Billy Joel and Luz Urbáez
Weinberg led the pledge of allegiance.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: (Taken out of order) Keys to the city were presented
by Mayor Perlow to the following: Aventura Chamber of Commerce, Aventura
Marketing Council; Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center; Aventura Hospital and
Medical Center; Farimont at Turnberry Resort; Turnberry Associates; Cabi
Developers; the Trump Family; Gary Cohen; Sheafaor Developers; Boca
Developers; Related Group; Venaventura; Rev. Will Keyser; Landscape Architect
William O'Leary; Plaques and keys to the city were presented to Mayor Perlow and
Commissioners Beskin and Cohen.
3. ZONING HEARINGS: SPECIALLY SET BY COMMISSION FOR 6 P.M.
A.
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 ALLOW AN ABOVEGROUND EMERGENCY FUEL STORAGE
TANK IN THE TC1 (TOWN CENTER) DISTRICT; GRANTING
VARIANCE TO SECTION 31-145(b)(3)e.1. TO ALLOW A 1,000
GALLON ABOVEGROUND EMERGENCY FUEL STORAGE TANK
WHERE A MAXIMUM SIZE OF 550 GALLONS IS PERMITTED BY
CODE; GRANTING VARIANCE TO SECTION 31-145(b)(3)e.3. TO
ALLOW A METAL PICKET FENCE AND LANDSCAPE SCREEN ON
THE ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK, WHERE A MASONRY OR
CONCRETE WALL AND LANDSCAPE SCREEN IS REQUIRED BY
CODE, ALL FOR THE PROPOSED PUMP STATION ON THE TOWN
CENTER SITE AT 18741 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF
AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Diamond and
seconded by Commissioner Auerbach. Joanne Carr, the City's Planning
Director, explained the request of the applicant and entered the staff
report into the record. The following individuals addressed the
Commission: Clifford Schulman, Esq" 1221 Brickell Avenue, representing
the applicant. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was
closed. The motion for approval passed unanimously and Resolution No.
2005-07 was adopted.
B.
Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR
MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL GRANTED
THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2002-46 TO ALLOW A CHANGE IN
EXTERIOR COLOR ON THE PHASE 1 BUILDINGS IN THE TOWN
CENTER LOCATED AT 18741 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD,
AVENTURA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Cohen and seconded
by Commissioner Auerbach. Ms. Carr explained the applicant's request
and entered the staff report into the record. The following individuals
addressed the Commission: Mr. Schulman and Bernardo Fort-Brescia,
FAIA, representing the applicant; Perla Hoffman, 17600 Collins Avenue,
Sunny Isles Beach; Jose Glace, 20950 NE 24th Avenue; Jared Prizin,
18181 NE 31st Court; Donald Kaplan, 4000 Island Boulevard; Bernie
Weinstein, The Terraces at Turnberry; Scott Abraham, 18081 Biscayne
Boulevard; and (name inaudible) 1190 N. Bayshore Drive. There being
no further speakers, the public hearing was closed, The motion for
approval (of the color change) was denied 3-4 with Commissioners Beskin
and Cohen and Mayor Perlow voting yes and Commissioners Auerbach,
Diamond, Grossman and Holzberg voting no and Resolution No. 2005-08
was adopted.
4. AGENDA: REQUEST FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS:
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Perlow requested removal of item 6-C. A motion to
approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Cohen, seconded by Commissioner Diamond, unanimously passed and the
following action was taken:
A.
The minutes of the February 1, 2005 Commission Meeting, and February
14,2005 Workshop Meeting were approved.
B.
The following motion was approved:
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MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $58,468
FOR INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES EQUIPMENT, PATROL SERVICES
EQUIPMENT AND CRIME PREVENTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE
POLICE FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
D.
Resolution No. 2005-09 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING ATRIUM AT AVENTURA, BEING
A PORTION THE SOUTH'!. OF SECTION 3 TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH,
RANGE 42 EAST, AND A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF TRACT N OF
MARINA DEL REY REVISED ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF,
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 144 AT PAGE 89, CITY OF AVENTURA,
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
E.
Resolution No. 2005-10 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, FINDING THAT THE ACQUISITION OF
PRIVATE PROPERTY SERVES A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE AND IS
NECESSARY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE CITY'S
PARK SYSTEM AND IMPROVEMENTS TO RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO RETAIN EXPERT WITNESSES AND CONSULTANTS
AND TAKE FURTHER ACTIONS THAT ARE REASONABLY
REQUIRED TO ACQUIRE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F.
Resolution No. 2005-11 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA CONCERNING THE CITY ELECTION OF
MARCH 1, 2005; DECLARING QUALIFYING UNOPPOSED
CANDIDATE ELECTED TO OFFICE OF COMMISSION SEAT 4
WITHOUT NECESSITY FOR FURTHER CONDUCT OF ELECTION
PROCESS; ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE MARCH 1, 2005
ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE OFFICES OF MAYOR AND
COMMISSION SEATS 2, 4 AND 6, AS CERTIFIED BY THE CITY
CLERK AND ATTACHED HERETO; DECLARING CANDIDATE
ELECTED TO OFFICE OF COMMISSION SEAT 6, HAVING RECEIVED
GREATER THAN 50% OF THE TOTAL BALLOTS CAST AT THE
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MARCH 1, 2005 ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR A RUN-OFF ELECTION
ON MARCH 15, 2005 FOR THE OFFICES OF MAYOR AND
COMMISSION SEAT 2; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G.
Resolution No. 2005-12 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 DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The following item was removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed
separately:
C.
Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT
FOR BID NO. 05-02-18-2, DECORATIVE STREET LIGHT SUPPLIER,
TO LUNAR INDUSTRIAL AND ELECTRICAL, FOR BID PRICES LESS
THAN THE CURRENT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PREVIOUS
PROJECT BIDS THAT INCLUDE STREET LIGHTING. 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.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Auerbach and
seconded by Commissioner Diamond, The motion for approval passed
unanimously and Resolution No. 2005-13 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES - SECOND READING: Mr. Wolpin read the
following ordinance by title:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2003-12 WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2003/2004 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING
THE 2003/2004 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS
OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Grossman and seconded by
Commissioner Beskin. Mayor Perlow opened the public hearing, There being no
speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously by roll call vote (6-0 with Commissioner Diamond absent from the
room for the vote) and Ordinance No. 2005-03 was enacted.
9. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10.0THER BUSINESS: None.
11.PUBLIC COMMENTS: Burton Young, Esq., 3900 Island Boulevard; Rev. Will
Keyser; Patricia Frank, Commodore Plaza; Eric Kane, 4300 Alton Road; Harvey
Houghtkin, 3900 Island Blvd.; and Bob Burroughs.
12. REPORTS. As submitted,
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting
adjourned.
Teresa M. Soroka, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on
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COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING 19200 W. Country Club Drive
MARCH 25, 2005 10 a.m. Aventura. Florida 33180
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan
Gottlieb at 10 a.m. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Harry
Holzberg, Billy Joel, Michael Stern, Luz Urbáez Weinberg, 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.
1. OPENING COMMENTS (Mayor Gottlieb): Mayor Gottlieb welcomed the new
Commission and discussed her intentions as to how the meetings should proceed.
She advised the Commission that she would be changing her seat on the dais in the
Commission Chamber to the middle of the Commission. After advice from the City
Attorney that this would require Commission approval, and with Commissioner
Diamond's consent to switch seats with Mayor Gottlieb, it was the consensus of the
Commission that the Mayor's request be accommodated, subject to it not disrupting
future Commission meetings. Mayor Gottlieb reminded the Commission of the
Sunshine Law and the importance of adherence thereto by the Commission.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Seating on the Commission Chamber dais to be re-
arranged to seat the Mayor in the middle. Workshop Meeting seating to remain as
has been past custom, with the City Manager at the head of the table.
2. PROPOSED REVISIONS TO ORDER OF AGENDA (City Manager): Mr. Soroka
recommended that the current order of agenda items be amended to move items 4
and 5, Special Presentations and Consent Agenda respectively, immediately
following the Pledge of Allegiance and move Zoning Hearings to follow Consent
Agenda.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed at the April meeting with
amending resolution as recommended.
3. TELEVISING WORKSHOP MEETING (Mayor Gottlieb): Mayor Gottlieb requested
Commission consideration of televising workshop meetings.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus not to proceed.
4. PROPOSED REVISIONS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY
BOARD/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD (City Manager): Mr.
Soroka recommended reducing the size of the Community Services Advisory Board
to 7 to help alleviate quorum issues and provide more efficiency in conducting
business. He also recommended that the Economic Development Board be
dissolved as matters addressed by this Board can be accomplished through the
Comprehensive Plan update. Further, he noted that the current terms of Community
Services Advisory Board members had expired and requested that each member of
the Commission submit their nominations for appointment.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with first reading of amending
ordinance at April meeting and consideration of resolution appointing new Board
members,
5. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES AND LEAGUE OF
CITIES (Mayor Gottlieb): Mayor Gottlieb requested Commission input as to
selection of representatives to League of Cities organizations and other agencies.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Commissioner Diamond to be city's voting
representative to Miami-Dade County League of Cities and Commissioner Auerbach
to be city's voting representative to Florida League of Cities. Mayor Gottlieb to
represent the city at the County Commission level.
6. PROPOSED TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD (Mayor Gottlieb): Mayor Gottlieb
discussed establishing a traffic advisory board for a term of one year to make
recommendations to the Commission regarding traffic matters throughout the city.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with draft legislation for a 7-
member Board representative of various geographic locations in the city with specific
criteria to be established. Proposed legislation to be prepared by City Attorney and
City Manager for Commission consideration at next Workshop Meeting.
7. SECRETARY FOR MAYOR/COMMISSIONERS (Mayor Gottlieb): Mayor Gottlieb
requested the City provide a secretarial position for the Mayor and Commission.
She distributed a survey she conducted outlining staff positions in the
Mayor/Commission offices of other municipalities in Miami-Dade and Broward
counties.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus that additional clerical assistance is not
necessary and should continue to be provided by the City Clerk's office.
8. REVIEW OF ANNUAL CALENDAR (City Manager): City Manager distributed a
tentative Commission meeting schedule for 2005.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed as distributed, with change in
July meeting to July 7, 2005.
9. 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 12:30 p.m.
Teresa M. Soroka, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005--
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA CONCERNING THE CITY
RUN-OFF ELECTION OF MARCH 15, 2005; ACCEPTING
AND ADOPTING THE ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE
OFFICES OF MAYOR AND COMMISSION SEAT 2; AS
CERTIFIED BY THE CITY CLERK AND ATTACHED
HERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the results of the candidate election held on March 1,
2005, a run-off election was held on March 15, 2005 for the offices of Mayor and
Commission Seat 2; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 26-1, the City Clerk has canvassed
the election returns and presents a certification of election results to the City
Commission for its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA; THAT
Section 1.
The above recitals are hereby confirmed and incorporated herein,
Section 2.
Michael Stern, having received the greatest number of ballots cast
for Commission Seat 2, is hereby declared to be elected to such office for a four-year
term commencing on March 18, 2005.
Section 3. Susan Gottlieb, having received the greatest number of ballots cast
for the office of Mayor, is hereby declared to be elected to such office for a four-year
term commencing on March 18, 2005.
Section 4.
The results of the election process, as certified by the City Clerk,
are hereby adopted.
Section 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
Resolution No. 2005--
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The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner
, who moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
, and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner lev Auerbach
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Luz Urbáez Weinberg
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 2005,
SUSAN GOTTLIEB, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERESA M. SOROKA, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CERTIFICATE OF CANVASSING BOARD
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
We, the undersigned, Circuit Court Judge SHELDON SCHWARTZ,
LESTER SOLA, Chief Deputy Supervisor of Elections, Miami-Dade County
Elections Department, and TERESA M. SOROKA, CMC, City Clerk, constituting
the Board of Canvassers in and for the City of Aventura, do hereby certify that we
met on the 15th day of March, 2005 and proceeded to publicly canvass the votes
cast for the Office of Mayor and Commission Seat 2 at the Run-off Election held
on the 15th day of March, 2005, as shown by the return on file in the Office of the
City Clerk. We do hereby certify from said returns as follows:
For COMMISSIONER SEAT 2, the whole number of votes cast was 3,057,
of which number
Muriel COHEN received 901 votes
Michael STERN received 2,156 votes
For MAYOR, the whole number of votes cast was 3,201, of which number
Susan GOTTLIEB received 1,734 votes
MANNY GROSSMAN received 1,467 votes
Date Certified: March 15,2005
SUMMARY REPT-GROUP DETAIL
RUN OFF ELECTION
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
MARCH 15. 2005
RUN DATE:03115/05 08:04 PM
TOTAL VOTES IVOTRONICS
PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 10) . 10 100.00
REGISTERED VOTERS - TOTAL. 16.011
BALLOTS CAST - TOTAL. 3.231 1.677
VOTER TURNOUT - TOTAL 20.18
MAYOR CITY : AVENTURA
(Vote for) 1
Susan Gottlieb. 1. 734 54.17 883
Manny Grossman. 1.467 45.83 773
Over Votes. 0 0
Under Votes 30 21
CITY COMMISSION - SEAT 2 CITY:AVENTURA
(Vote for) I
Muriel Cohen 901 29.47 429
Michael Stern. 2,156 70.53 1. 135
Over Votes. 0 0
Under Votes. 174 113
ABSENTEE EARLY VOTING
531
1.023
312 539
218 476
0 0
1 8
212 260
306 715
0 0
13 48
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
REPORT - EL45A
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
City Commission ~
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, Cit w nage
March 28, 2005
Resolution Amending City Commission Meeting Procedures to
Revise Order of Agenda
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
April 5, 2005 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item £6
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the order of the Agenda be revised to move items 4 (Special
Presentations) and 5 (Consent Agenda) up to items 3 and 4 respectively, and move
Zoning Hearings to item 5.
BACKGROUND
As discussed at the March Workshop Meeting, the current order of Agenda items for
the City Commission Meeting, as set by Resolution, is as follows:
(1) Call to Order/Roll Call
(2) Pledge of Allegiance
(3) Zoning Hearings
(4) Special Presentations
(5) Consent Agenda
(6) Ordinances- First Reading/Public Input
(7) Public Hearings - Ordinances - Second Reading
(8) Resolutions
(9) Reports
(10) Public Comments
(11) Other Business
(12) Adjournment
Many times in the past items 4 and 5 were moved up to accommodate members of the
audience.
Memo to City Commission
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
EMS/act
Attachment
CCO1333-05
RESOLUTION NO. 2005--
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 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2001-26;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Resolution No, 96-18, as amended by Resolution No. 2000-
36 and Resolution No. 2001-26, established comprehensive Commission
meeting and agenda procedures; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission is desirous of providing further
amendments to the comprehensive Commission meeting and agenda
procedures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1,
Section 2 c, of Resolution No. 96-18, as amended by
Resolution No. 2000-36 and Resolution No. 2001-26, is hereby further amended
to read as follows:
c.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The order of business of the City Commission at the regular
meetings shall be as follows:
(1) Call to Order/Roll Call
(2) Pledge of Allegiance
(3) Zoning HeûringsSpecial Presentations
(4) Special PFÐseRtatioRsConsent Aaenda
(5) ConsoRt .^,¡¡oAsaZonina Hearinas
(6) Ordinances: First Reading/Public Input
(7) Public Hearings - Ordinances: Second Reading
Coding:
Words in ~ type are additions
Words In -- type are deletions
Resolution No. 2005--
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(8) Resolutions
(9) Reports
(10) Public Comments
(11) Other Business
(12) Adjournment
Section 2.
Conflict. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3.
Severabilitv If any clause, section, or other part or
application of this Resolution shall be held by any Court of competent jurisdiction
to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutional or invalid part or
application shall be considered as eliminated and so not affecting the validity of
the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution, with such unaffected
provisions or applications remaining in full force and effect.
Section 4.
Effective Date That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner
, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner and upon being put to a vote, the vote was
as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Luz Urbáez Weinberg
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
2
Resolution No. 2005--
Page 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 2005.
SUSAN GOTTLIEB, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERESA M. SOROKA, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
City Commission - ~
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM'7- \ag r
March 28, 2005
Bid No. 05-03-18-2- Lehman Causeway Frontage Loop Street Lighting
Improvements
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
April 5, 2005 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 1-h
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached Resolution awarding
Bid No. 05-03-18-2, Lehman Causeway Frontage Loop Street Lighting Improvements to
the low bidder, Horsepower Electric, Inc. for the price of $579,579. This project is
included in the General Fund Capital Budget.
BACKGROUND
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City have been working
together to improve lighting along the William Lehman Causeway Frontage Roads. In
January, the City entered into a Joint Project Agreement with FDOT that included the
following major points:
1. The total project cost was $663,238. FOOT will reimburse the City $537,238.
2. The remaining amount of $126,000 will be paid by the City which is the
difference in the cost of our decorative street lighting compared to FOOT's
standard poles.
3. The City will be responsible for placing the project out for bid and project
supervision.
In accordance with the City's Purchasing Ordinance, bids for the project were solicited,
advertised, and opened on March 18, 2005. The City received two (2) bids for the
project as follows:
Memo to City Commission
Page 2
Horsepower Electric, Inc.
DAVCO Electrical Contractors Corp.
$579,579.00
$647,180.08
Although higher than originally anticipated, FOOT has agreed to reimburse the City in
the amount of $674.079. This includes funding the low bid amount of $579,579 and the
actual street light pole installation cost of $94,500. The cost to the General Fund is
$31,500 less than originally anticipated in the Joint Project Agreement.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
EMS/act
Attachment
CCO1334-05
RESOLUTION NO. 2005--
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT
FOR BID NO. 05-03-18-2, LEHMAN CAUSEWAY FRONTAGE LOOP
STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS, TO HORESEPOWER
ELECTRIC, INC. AT THE BID PRICE OF $579,579; 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.
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Aventura, Florida, has, pursuant to
the various laws of the State of Florida and the Code of the City of Aventura, properly
solicited and accordingly accepted bids for BID NO. 05-03-18-2, Lehman Causeway
Frontage Street Lighting Improvements; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids have been submitted to and received by the City
pursuant to the City's Invitation to Bid/Notice to Bidders, specifications, proposals, and
requirements for the project/work as cited above; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that Horsepower Electric, Inc., has submitted
the lowest responsible and responsive bid for said project/work; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of the City
Manager, is therefore desirous of awarding said bid/contract to said lowest responsible
and responsive bidder.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Resolution No. 2005--
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Section 1:
That bid/contract for BID NO. 05-03-18-2, Lehman Causeway
Frontage Street Lighting Improvements, is hereby awarded to Horsepower Electric, Inc,
in the amount of $579,579.
Section 2:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of
the City, a contract by and between the parties embodying the terms, conditions, and
specifications as set forth in the subject Invitation to Bid/Notice to Bidders, bid
specifications, bid proposal and bid requirements, or if a City prepared contract was
part of said bid proposal, said parties shall execute said prepared contract on behalf of
the City.
Section 3:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized and requested to take
all necessary and expedient action to carry out the aims of this Resolution in awarding
this bid/contract.
Section 4:
That the funds to be allocated and appropriated pursuant hereto
and for the purpose of carrying out the tenets of this Resolution shall be from
Capital Improvements Program Budget Line Item Number 001-5001-541-6307,
the
Section 5:
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
who
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner
moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Luz Urbáez Weinberg
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
Resolution No. 2005--
Page 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 2005.
SUSAN GOTTLIEB, MAYOR
ATTEST:
II'
TERESA M. SOROKA, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
FROM:
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
April 5, 2005 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item -.!l..J{
The following appointments to the Community Services Advisory Board have been
recommended to the Mayor:
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg
Gary Pyott
Amit Bloom
Jonathan Evans
Patricia Frank
Julie R. Israel
Ralph R. Weiser
Evie Hernandez
The completed applications and resumes of the above individuals are enclosed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
EMS/act
Attachment
CCO1335-05
RESOLUTION NO. 2005--
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF
AVENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 2-121 of the Aventura City Code provides for the creation of
the Community Services Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.11 of the Aventura
City Charter, the City Commission wishes to provide for approval of the Mayor's
appointment of members to the Community Services Advisory Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby approves the appointment by the
Mayor of the following individuals to serve as members of the Community Services
Advisory Board for a term of one year:
Amit Bloom
Jonathan P. Evans
Patricia Frank
Evie Hernandez
Julie R. Israel
Gary Pyott
Ralph R. Weiser
Section 2.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
, who moved
and upon being
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Luz Urbáez Weinberg
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
Resolution No. 2005--
Page 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 2005.
SUSAN GOTTLIEB, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERESA M. SOROKA, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVIces ADVISORY BOARD
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ITIOIIths Itnmedlatøly prior to 8J1 8Pf)Ointrnent to /he Bo<m!. Applh;ants must have expressed inle...s!
and/or e~ in lendscepe design end architecture, bealJlf/ication proj9cls. youth end/or senior
c/tinn progrems, recreation acliVllles, cunute and the arts,
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, understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, un nsated services and I win be subject to the requirements of the
State 10' P' ncial Disclosure RequirerTlf nts.
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Date
Fax or Mail Gompleled .ppllcatlOn & re.umo to:
Office or the City Men.ge.
Government Center
19200 We.t Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 48\108910 (305) 41\1-8'1' fax
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Name of Applicant: AH\T BLCcH
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Please attach a resume along with your application. C rsvv'c ~ \ .
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public, I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State oýfflò€f¡ Financial Disclosure Requirements.
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Signature of Applicant Date
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
. Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
AM IT Z. BLOOM
20320 NE 34 Court. Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 933-2015 . E-mail: amitb@aventuramagazine.com
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PROFESSIONAL
DISCOVER MAGAZINE, INC., Aventura, FL. PUBLISHER/EDITOR.IN-cHIEF 1998 . Present
Co-publisher, Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director for both Aventum Mai!azine, South Florida's magazine for the luxury lifestyle
(6 issues annually) and Aventum Phone Book, the city's premier telephone directory and resource guide (one editon annually).
Core Editor-in-Chief responsibilities include overseeing the entire Editorial Department: Coordinate and develop all issue
themes: Assign to freelance writers, oversee, manage and/or write editorial stories. Oversee and/or acquire photography to
accompany editorial. Oversee copyediting. Assign and oversee all photo editorials. Work with Sales Department on mapping
the layout of the publication.
Core Creative Director responsibilities include overseeing the entire Art and Production Departments: Coordinate, develop
and oversee all visual aspects of the publication including cover images, the look of the Departments, the look of Features,
and the overall image of advertising.
AMIT GRAPHIC DESIGN, Aventura, FL - OWNER 1997.2003
Owner and Art Director of a graphic design company specializing in magazine and newsletter layout and design. Clients includ-
ed Discover Magazine, Inc., The City of Aventura, Business in Broward magazine, ArtSpirit magazine, Weston First, Lewis
International and more.
INBLOOM DESKTOP & GRAPHIC DESIGN, Miami Beach, FL. ASSIST. ART DIRECTOR 1996
Assistant Art Director for a full-service graphic design company. Clients included Dancer magazine, Café Cola, Inc., South
Beach Cigars, Inc., Paninoteca Café and more.
PACE THEATRICAL GROUP, INC., Miami, FL . PUBLIC RELATIONS 1991-1994
Public Relations Representative for PIG-Florida, a subsidiary of PACE Entertainment Corp. (currently Clear Channel
Entertainment), one of the largest producers and presenters of live entertainment in the U.S. Responsibilities for Broadway
national touring productions in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Tampa markets included: writing and distribut-
ing press releases: pitching stories to local media: accompany artists on interviews: organizing opening night/cast parties:
assisting in press conferences: assisting in building ads, brochures and other promotional materials: implementation of spe-
cial promotions.
ALAN WASSER ASSOCIATES, New York, NY - INTERN 1990
Intern in general management office of Cameron Macintosh, Inc., producer of the Broadway productions Les Miserables, The
Phantom of the Doera, and Miss Sai!!on.
RING THEATRE, Coral Gables, FL . ASSISTANT MANAGING DIRECTOR 1989-90
Assistant Managing Director for the Ring Theatre (currently the Jerry Herman Theatre) responsible for supervising House
Management and Box Office activities: assigning season subscriptions: hiring College Work Study students; CWS payroll:
assist in advertising: assist in hardwood reports, audience problems and daily upkeep of box office activities.
HIRSCHFELD THEATRE, Miami Beach, FL - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 1989
Production Assistant responsible for follow-up calls to agents and unions: calculation of union dues: and assist visiting guest
directors and actors.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
City of Aventura Cultural Arts Advisory Board
Trustee Level member Aventura Marketing Council
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, FL - BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS in Theatre Management/Business Administration, 1991
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CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential OOIlrr1 members must be registered IIOte¡¡¡ who hllVf/ ",sided ÌfIIhe C,1y of Aventura for six (6)
months immediatsly prior to an appointment to Ihe Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or expsrience in landscape deSign and archi/eclure, beautifICation projechs, youth andlbr senior
cilizen programs, recr.ation activitIes, culture anel/ha arts.
Name of Applicant:
Address: ìooo
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Please attach a resume along with your application.
/ understand that in accordance with the Stale of Florici8 Government in the Sunshine
Law, this infomration may be made public. I understand that aU board appointments are
for VOluntary, uncompensatsd services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Financial Disclosure Requirements-
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Signature of Appl cant
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Date
Fax or lllail completed _lIcIrIion & resume to:
omce of \tie City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventur8, FI.. 33180
(3051--8910 (3051466-8919 fax
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Experience
Jonathan P. Evans
305 792-7046
Jonathan P. Evins
7000 Island Boulevard, Unit 2002
Aventura, FL 33160
305792-7045
305607-6714 (cell)
200S-Present President, Williams Island Property Owners' Association
Newly elected President of the 1,700 family condominium conununity in
Aventura. Additionally, serves as chairman of the tennis committee at
Williams Island. Also many other conunittee assignments.
20Ot-Present Representative for 7000 Building to Property Owners' Association.
Williams Island.
1999-Present Board of Directors, 7000 Island Boulevard Condominium Association
Served in various officer positions ofthe Board of the 300 unit building
since moving 10 Wi1liarns Island in 1998.
20O4-Present President, The LlDICh Bunch of Aventura, Inc.
Serves as President and member of the Round Table of this 100 man
comedy club.
2004-2005
1982-1997
1973-1998
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2005
1968-1971
1964-1968
Campaign Manager for successful election of Billy Joel to City of
A ventura Commission,
Owner, President, Camp Greenhill, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded and ran the summer day camp for children fiom 4-12 years old.
Teacher, The Shady Hill School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Taught mathematics and coached soccer to 6-8th grade students. Served
on the School's Board of Overseers as the Faculty representative.
Graduate of Aventura 101 course.
Nottingham University, Nottingham, England, B.Sc., Metallurgy
King Edward School, Binningharn, England
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Personal Information
Married, one daughter
Actively participates in tennis and swimming. Enjoys observing most team sports,
particularly cricket and rugby.
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPUCAll0N FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
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end/or experience in landscape design and architecture. beautification projects, youth end/or senior
citizen programs, recreation' .. s, culture and the arts.
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Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are r
for voluntary, uncompensated seNices and I will be subject to the requirements of the
Florida Financial Disclosure Requirements.
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Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466~910 (305) 466~919 fax
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DIRECTOR OF THE BEREAVEMENT DEPARTMENT
DOUGLAS GARDENS HOSPICE
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Patricia Frank has hef Doctorate in Psychology
and is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Mental Health
Counselor. A Diplomate of the American Psycho-
thefapy Association, she has a private practice
specializing in the skills necessary for happiness and
success in all aspects of life, both professional and
personal.
As a noted motivational speaker and educator
she has appeared on radio and television and has
presented workshops and seminars for corporations,
schools, businesses and national organizations on a
variety of topics. Her articles and advice on psycho-
logical and emotional health and healing appear
weekly in the local newspaper.
She is the Director and Creator of the
Bereavement Department at Douglas Gardens
Hospice. As an experienced Healthcare and Hospice
Administrator and Bereavement Counselor, she has
developed a unique program of services for loved
ones and families facing the end-of-life and other
health issues.
Douglas Gardens Hospice
5200 Northeast Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33137
305.762.3883
pfrank@mjhha.org
Dr. Frank may also be reached at 305.788.4864.
CITY OF AVEN11JRA
APPUCAll0N FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
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Potenüal board members must be registel8d voters who have resided in the City of Aventure for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts,
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Business Phone:
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I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Govemment in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
Sf of Florida Financial Disclosure Requirements.
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Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305)466-8910 (305)466-8919 fax
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CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005--
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF
AVENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 2-121 of the Aventura City Code provides for the creation of
the Community Services Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.11 of the Aventura
City Charter, the City Commission wishes to provide for approval of the Mayor's
appointment of members to the Community Services Advisory Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby approves the appointment by the
Mayor of the following individuals to serve as members of the Community Services
Advisory Board for a term of one year:
Amit Bloom
Jo-An B. Evans
Patricia Frank
Evie Hernandez
Julie R. Israel
Gary Pyott
Ralph R. Weiser
Section 2.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
, who moved
and upon being
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Luz Urbáez Weinberg
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Resolution No. 2005--
Page 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 2005.
SUSAN GOTTLIEB, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERESA M, SOROKA, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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1982-1998
1979-1982
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Education
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Jona~han P. Evans
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Jo-An B. Evans
7000 Island Boulevard. Unit 2002
Aventura, FL 33160
305792-7045
305 778-2735 (ceU)
General Partner & Vice President, The Baupost Group, Inc., a registered
Investment Adviser under the Investment Adviser Act of 1940,
Cambridge, MA.
Senior Vice President, Allen & Leavy Investment Management Company,
Atlanta, GA.
Marketing Coordinator, Thorndike, Doran, Paine & Lewis, Inc., Atlanta,
GA.
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, BS, Business Administration,
Magna Cum Laude
Personal Infonnation
1999- Present Volunteer with the Guardian Ad Litem Program in Broward County, both
on the civil and criminal side.
2001-2005
2005
2002
Captain, Ladies B Tennis Team, Williams Island
Vohmteer for election campaigns of Billy Joel & Manny Grossman
Volunteel' for election campaign of Bob Diamond
Married. one daughter
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
City Commission ~
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, C' ,., g
March 28, 2005
Ordinance Amending the Composition of the Community Services
Advisory Board
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
1st Reading April 5, 2005 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item ~
2nd Reading May 3, 2005 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item -
RECOMMENDATION
As discussed at the March Workshop Meeting, it is recommended that the size of the
Community Services Advisory Board be reduced to seen (7) members. The current
composition of the Board creates quorum issues and is too large a size or a board to
operate.
As requested, the Ordinance deletes the provision that prohibited the Chairman and the
Vice Chairman from serving only one term.
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CCO1331-05
ORDINANCE NO. 2005--
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 2 "COMMUNITY
SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD" OF ARTICLE III
"ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE BY REVISING
SECTION 2-121 "CREATION, COMPOSITION AND
QUALIFICATIONS," SECTION 2-122 "TERM OF
OFFICE," AND SECTION 2-124 "RULES OF
PROCEDURE"; TO REVISE PROVISIONS CONCERNING
THE COMPOSITION, TERM OF OFFICE AND
PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABIITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to alter the composition of the City of
Aventura Community Services Advisory Board from thirteen (13) members to seven (7)
members and to revise the rules of procedure, tenn of office, quorum and other provisions
concerning the Board.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:!
Section 1.
Recitals Adopted.
That the above stated recital is hereby adopted and
confinned.
Section 2.
Code Revised.
That Division 2 "Community Services Advisory Board"
of Article III "Advisory Boards" of Chapter 2 "Administration" of the City Code is hereby
amended by revising the Sections comprising Division 2 to read, as follows:
Sec. 2-121.
Creation, composition and qualifications.
(a)
There is hereby created and established the City of Aventura Community
Services Advisory Board (the "Board") consisting of H I members who
shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City
1/ Proposed additions to existing City Code text are shown by underline; proposed deletions of existing City Code
text are shown by strikethrough.
Ordinance No. 2005--
Page 2
Commission. Members of the Board shall be appointed in accordance with
procedures established by the City Commission and shall hold office at the
pleasure of the City Commission.
Members of the Board shall serve
without compensation and shall not be reimbursed for travel, mileage, or
per diem expenses.
(b)
Each member of the Board shall be a qualified elector of the City of
Aventura who has continuously resided within the City for the six-month
period immediately prior to the appointment, and shall not be an employee
of the City. Any member who ceases to reside within the City Limits
during his or her term of office shall be deemed to have resigned as of the
date of his or her change of residence from the City. In the event of the
resignation or removal of any member of the Board, the Mayor shall
appoint a person to fill the vacancy on such Board for the unexpired portion
of the term of the member vacating such office, subject to approval of the
City Commission. In appointing members of the Board, the following
guidelines shall be considered:
(1)
Expressed interest and/or experience in landscape design and
architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior citizen
programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
(2)
Evidence of a commitment to serve and act in the best interests of
the citizens of Aventura.
(c)
In the event that a member of the Board shall be absent from a duly-called
meeting of the Board for three consecutive meetings or in the event that a
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Ordinance No. 2005--
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member has three unexcused absences in a calendar year, then in that event
such member shall be subject to removal as a member of the Board by vote
of two-thirds of the remaining members of the Board. The City Manager
or his designee shall serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the
Board and provide necessary staff support for the Board.
Sec. 2-122. Term of office.
Board Members selected by Commissioa RomiaatioR shall serve for a term of one
year and may be re-appointed. Bean! MembeFs seleeteà by the a)3)3lieatiea )3reeess sHall
serve for a Rye year term wul may àe re a)3)3eiateà.
Sec. 2-123.
Advisory capacity.
The powers and duties of the Board shall be solely of an advisory nature to the
City Commission and City Manager.
Sec. 2-124.
Rules of procedure.
(a)
The Board shall adopt rules of procedure not inconsistent with the
ordinances of the City and the laws of the State of Florida and shall utilize Robert's Rules
of Order recently revised 1990 Edition for the rules of procedure for the conduct of
meetings of the Board. The Board may create additional rules for the conduct of its
internal proceedings.
(b)
During the first meeting of the Board, the members shall elect one of their
number to act as Chairman and may elect a Vice-Chairman, both oh..\¡om shall serve ORe
termoR!Y.
(c)
Nine Four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business of the Board.
Official action shall be taken by the Board only upon the
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Ordinance No. 2005--
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concurring vote of a majority of the members present at an official meeting of the Board,
except that at least - four affirmative votes shall be required for official action.
Sec. 2-125. Jurisdiction.
The jurisdiction of the Board shall be solely advisory. Action of the Board shall
be in the form of a written recommendation of advice to the City Manager and City
Commission. The following matters shall be within the advisory jurisdiction of the
Board:
(1)
Stimulate greater public awareness and appreciation of the importance of
beautification, recreation and cultural arts in the City.
(2)
Assist in the formulation of special events, recreation activities, senior,
youth and cultural programs.
(3)
Provide recommendations on landscaping and beautification projects.
(4)
Promote the sponsorship of cultural arts and special events by community
and civic organizations.
(5)
Encourage and facilitate opportunities for City residents to participate in
various cultural events and activities.
(6)
Act as the City's tree board for the Tree City USA requirements.
(7)
Other matters assigned by the City Commission and City Manager.
Section 3.
Severability. That the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any reason be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall remain in effect, it
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Ordinance No. 2005--
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being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any
part.
Section 4.
Inclusion in the Code. That it is the intention of the City Commission,
and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and made a part of
the Code of the City of Aventura; that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "Ordinance" shall be changed to
"Section" or other appropriate word.
Section 5. Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading,
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who
moved its adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stem
Commissioner Luz Urbáez Weinberg
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner
who moved its adoption on second reading, This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stem
Commissioner Luz Urbáez Weinberg
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this 5th day of April, 2005.
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Ordinance No. 2005--
Page 6
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 3rd day of May, 2005,
SUSAN GOTTLIEB, Mayor
ATTEST:
TERESA M. SOROKA, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
City Commission ~
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, Ci .., ag r
March 28, 2005
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Ordinance to Sunset the Economic Development Advisory Board
1st Reading April 5, 2005 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item ~
2nd Reading May 3, 2005 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item -
RECOMMENDATION
As discussed at the March Workshop Meeting, it is recommended that the Economic
Development Advisory Board be sunset. The board has not met since April 2003 when
it issued a recommendation on the Hospital District. Attempts to spur more economic
development no longer appear to be a priority and redevelopment issues can be
addressed through the Comprehensive Plan update.
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Attachment
CCO1332-05
ORDINANCE NO. 2005--
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, REPEALING DIVISION 3 "ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD" CONSISTING OF
SECTION 2-151 TO AND INCLUDING SECTION 2-156 OF
ARTICLE III "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2
"ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE; WHICH
HAD PROVIDED FOR THE CITY OF A VENTURA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD, SO AS
TO DISSOLVE SAID BOARD; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission has detennined that it is no longer necessary for the
City of Aventura Economic Development Advisory Board to function.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Recitals Adopted.
That the above stated recital is hereby adopted and
confinned.
Section 2.
Repeal.
That Division 3 "Economic Development Advisory Board"
consisting of Section 2-151 to and including Section 2-156 of Article III "Advisory Boards" of
Chapter 2 "Administration" of the City Code, which Division reads as set forth on Exhibit "A"
attached hereto, is hereby repealed,
Section 3.
SeverabilitY. That the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any reason be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall remain in effect, it
being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any
part,
Ordinance No. 2005--
Page 2
Section 4.
Inclusion in the Code. That it is the intention of the City Commission,
and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and made a part of
the Code of the City of Aventura; that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "Ordinance" shall be changed to
"Section" or other appropriate word.
Section 5. Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who
moved its adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stem
Commissioner Luz Urbáez Weinberg
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner
who moved its adoption on second reading, This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stem
Commissioner Luz Urbáez Weinberg
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
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Ordinance No. 2005--
Page 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this 5th day of April, 2005.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 3rd day of May, 2005.
SUSAN GOTTLIEB, Mayor
ATTEST:
TERESA M. SOROKA, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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