06-03-2014 The City of MINUTES Aventura Government Center
lra CITY COMMISSION 19200 W.Country Club Drive
June 3, 2014 6 p.m. 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 Teri Holzberg, Michael Stern, Howard
Weinberg, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Billy Joel, Mayor Gottlieb, City Manager
Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City Attorney David Wolpin.
Commissioner Enbar Cohen was absent. As a quorum was determined to be present,
the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Michael Milberg.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Certificates of Appreciation were presented by Mr.
Soroka to Police Department employees Madison Freeman and Edilberto Ocasio (not in
attendance) for fifteen years of service to the City of Aventura. Certificates of
Attendance were presented to the attendees of the Aventura Government 101 Citizens
Academy.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission. A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered Vice Mayor Joel
seconded by Commissioner Holzberg, passed unanimously by roll call vote and the
following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
May 6, 2014 Commission Meeting
May 13, 2014 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2014-26 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE
ATTACHED CHANGE ORDER FOR BID NO. 13-04-05-02, BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 3 BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY AND HORSEPOWER ELECTRIC, INC.;
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. 2014-27 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE
GREEN MARKET HELD IN FOUNDERS PARK SOUTH FROM JUNE 1,
2014 TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2014; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ISSUE A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO WHODUZ, INC., BASED ON
THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS — Please be advised that
the following items on the Commission's agenda are quasi-judicial in nature. If you wish to object or
comment upon any of these items, please inform the Mayor when she requests public comments. An
opportunity for persons to speak on each item will be made available after the applicant and staff
have made their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence,
will be made under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be
subject to cross-examination. If you refuse either to be cross-examined or to be sworn, your
testimony will be given its due weight. The general public will not be permitted to cross-examine
witnesses, but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their
behalf. Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the
organization. Further details of the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk.
Mr. Wolpin noted that the following items 6A-D are governed by the quaffs judicial
procedures and the City Clerk administered the oath to all interested parties.
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 THE SALE AND SERVICE OF WINE, BEER AND LIQUOR
AT A COCKTAIL LOUNGE WITHIN THE COUNTER CUSTOM BUILT
BURGERS RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 18717 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Luz Weinberg and seconded by
Commissioner Stern. Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the
Commission and entered the staff report into the record. Mayor Gottlieb opened the
public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The
motion for approval passed unanimously and Resolution No. 2014-28 was adopted.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
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TO PERMIT THE SALE AND SERVICE OF BEER AND WINE AT CAFÉ
CITA IN THE AVENTURA TOWN CENTER AT 18719 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Stern, and seconded by
Commissioner Howard Weinberg. Ms. Carr addressed the Commission and entered
the staff report into the record. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. There
being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously and Resolution No. 2014-29 was adopted.
C. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING SIGN VARIANCE FOR MOUNT
SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC. ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2845 AVENTURA BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Howard Weinberg and
seconded by Vice Mayor Joel. Ms. Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and
entered the staff report into the record. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Commission: Mario Garcia-Serra, Esq., 600
Brickell, representing the applicant. There being no further speakers, the public
hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed unanimously and Resolution
No. 2014-30 was adopted.
D. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA MODIFYING THE APPROVALS GRANTED
THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2003-52 ADOPTED JULY 1, 2003 TO
REVISE THE PARKING SPACE VARIANCE AND TO REVISE
CONDITION #5 OF THE RESOLUTION, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
17900 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD; CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Holzberg, and seconded by
Vice Mayor Joel. Ms. Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and entered the staff
report into the record. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The following
individuals addressed the Commission: Alan Rosenthal, Esq., One Aventura,
representing the applicant; and Charles Barron, 17890 West Dixie Highway. There
being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval
passed unanimously and Resolution No. 2014-31 was adopted.
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7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING — PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10.REPORTS: As presented.
11.PUBLIC COMMENTS: Trevor Nesse, Krop High School liaison.
12.OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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 at 7:05 p.m.
4liesa M. jka MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on July 8, 2014.
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