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MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 5, 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, Teri Holzberg, Billy Joel,
Howard Weinberg, Vice Mayor Michael Stern, Mayor Susan Gottlieb, City Manager Eric
M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City Attorney David Wolpin.
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg was absent. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led during previous LPA hearing.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS /EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
Items 8 B and C taken at this time: Mr. Wolpin explained
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE
MAP DESIGNATION FOR A 3.359 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON
NE 207 STREET AT NE 30 AVENUE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS ORDINANCE, FROM MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO TOWN CENTER; AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
MASTER PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
DESIGNATION OF A 4.032 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON NE 207
STREET AT NE 30 AVENUE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "B" TO THIS ORDINANCE, FROM BUSINESS AND OFFICE TO
TOWN CENTER; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE AGENCIES AS
REQUIRED UNDER CHAPTER 163, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A 7.391 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED
ON NE 207 STREET AT NE 30 AVENUE AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A, FROM B2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT
TO TC3, TOWN CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to continue item 813 to the January 7, 2014 meeting was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Cohen and unanimously passed by roll
call vote.
A motion to continue item 8C to the January 7, 2014 meeting was offered by
Commissioner Howard Weinberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Stern and unanimously
passed by roll call vote.
4. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR: After motion offered by Commissioner Cohen,
seconded by Commissioner Holzberg and unanimously passed, Commissioner Howard
Weinberg was elected Vice Mayor for the next 6 -month period.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission. A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Joel, seconded by Commissioner Cohen, passed unanimously by roll call vote and the
following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
October 1, 2013 Commission Meeting
October 17, 2013 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2013 -48 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL DRUG CONTROL AND
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH
THE MIAMI -DADE COUNTY; TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND
$3,948 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
PROJECT; 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 -49 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 CHANGE
ORDER NUMBER 4 FOR THE AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
PARKING EXPANSION BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND MUNILLA
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC; 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 CHANGE
ORDER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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D. Resolution No. 2013 -50 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.
E. Resolution No. 2013 -51 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TO REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR THE COST
OF STATE ATTORNEY PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL
VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2013 -52 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE WATER
AND LAND CONSERVATION AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD
DEDICATE FUNDS TO ACQUIRE AND RESTORE FLORIDA
CONSERVATION AND RECREATION LANDS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2013 -53 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES
ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2013 -54 was adopted as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF MIAMI 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.
I. Resolution No. 2013 -55 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO PROVIDE
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS TO AVENTURA RESIDENTS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Resolution No. 2013 -56 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL, CONFIRMING THE UTILIZATION OF THE MIAMI -DADE
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD'S EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI - JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS — Please be advised that the
following items on the Commission's agenda are quasi - judicial in nature. If you wish to object or comment upon any of these
items, please inform the Mayor when she requests public comments. An opportunity for persons to speak on each item will be
made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public
testimony and evidence, will be made under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject
to cross - examination. If you refuse either to be cross - examined or to be sworn, your testimony will be given its due weight. The
general public will not be permitted to cross - examine witnesses, but the public may request the Commission to ask questions
of staff or witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for
the organization. Further details of the quasi - judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk. None.
8. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING — PUBLIC INPUT:
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A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -13 WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2012/2013 FISCAL
YEAR BY REVISING THE 2012/2013 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
HERETO; 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 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.
Items 4B and 4C were addressed previously after item 3 above.
9. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
11. REPORTS: As presented.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Peter Murphy, Aventura Marina; Lisl Gershon, Peninsula;
Deanna Remaly, 3330 NE 190 Street; Ron Kettles, 7000 Island Blvd.; Bob
Burroughs; and Krop Senior High School student Trevor Nesse.
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14.ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting
adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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Te }esa M. Sorol�a, 14MC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on January 7, 2014.
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