2005-04
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
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, term 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:I
Section 1.
Recitals AdoDted. That the above stated recital is hereby adopted and
confirmed.
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 ~ 1 members who
shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City
'/ Proposed additions to existing City Code text are shown by underline: proposed deletions of existing City Code
text are shown by strikethr.ugh.
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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:
(I) 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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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 seleeled BY Cemmissiea aomiaatioa shall serve for a term of one
year and may be re-appointed. Beard Memaers seleeted BY the alllllieatiea llreeeos shall
serve fer a w:o )'ear term aae macy Be re alllloiRted.
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 ofthe 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 ofwhem shall serye eae
term oaly.
(c) Niae 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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concurring vote of a majority of the members present at an official meeting of the Board,
except that at least SEWeD 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:
(I) 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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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 A ventura; 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 Weinberg who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Joel and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Bob Diamond yes
Commissioner Harry Holzberg yes
Commissioner Billy Joel yes
Commissioner Michael Stem yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel, who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Weinberg and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Bob Diamond yes
Commissioner Harry Holzberg yes
Commissioner Billy Joel yes
Commissioner Michael Stem yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this 5th day of April, 2005.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 3rd day of May, 2005.
AT EST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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