10-07-2014 AJaeT of CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 19200 W.Country Club Drive
OCTOBER 7, 2014 AT 6 P.M. Aventura, Florida 33180
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan
Gottlieb at 6:13 p.m. immediately following the 6 p.m. Local Planning Agency meeting.
Present were Commissioners Enbar Cohen, 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. As a
quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Gottlieb, Vice Mayor Joel and
Commissioners Stern and Luz Weinberg.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Soroka presented a fifteen year employee
service award to Police Department Ernest Long.
On behalf of the City Commission, Mayor Gottlieb presented a watch to retiring City
Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and acknowledged her 19 years of service as the first and only
City Clerk of the City of Aventura.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission. A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by Vice Mayor
Joel, seconded by Commissioner Luz Weinberg, passed unanimously by roll call vote
and the following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
September 2, 2014 Commission Meeting
September 8, 2014 Commission Meeting/1St Budget
September 17, 2014 Commission Meeting/2nd Budget
September 18, 2014 Special Meeting
September 18, 2014 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2014-46 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-185 FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NE 29TH PLACE
NORTH DRAINAGE AND ROAD RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
CRAVEN THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2014-47 was adopted as follows
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-189 FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NE 29TH PLACE
SOUTH DRAINAGE AND STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
CRAVEN THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2014-48 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
OCTOBER 12, 2014 TO MAY 31, 2015; 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.
E. Resolution No. 2014-49 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 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH 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.
F. Resolution No. 2014-50 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PARK
DESIGN, ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
BETWEEN BERMELLO, AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC. AND THE CITY
OF AVENTURA FOR THE NE 188 STREET PARK PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING MASTER PLAN PHASE I SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $22,772; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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G. Resolution No. 2014-51 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT
FOR BID NO. 14-09-15-2, MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SERVICES, TO
LIMOUSINES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. AT THE BID PRICE OF
$821,016.00 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
AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2014-52 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 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR 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.
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.
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA MODIFYING CONDITION 5) OF THE
APPROVAL GRANTED THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2003-06
PASSED JANUARY 1, 2003, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO.
2005-70 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2007-23, TO EXTEND THE EXPIRY
DATE OF THE VARIANCE APPROVAL FROM JANUARY 6, 2015 TO
JANUARY 6, 2020 FOR THE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SIGN
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD AND NE 203 STREET (IVES DAIRY ROAD), CITY OF
AVENTURA, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Community Development Director Joanne Carr addressed the Commission and
explained the request. A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner
Holzberg, and seconded by Commissioner Stern. 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 and Resolution No.
2014-53 was adopted.
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA MODIFYING CONDITION 1. OF SECTION 1. OF
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-19 PASSED ON APRIL 1, 2014, REGARDING
TIME LIMITS FOR OBTAINING BUILDING PERMITS, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF NE 207 STREET BETWEEN NE
29 AVENUE AND NE 30 AVENUE, CITY OF AVENTURA; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Carr addressed the Commission and explained the request. A motion for
approval was offered by Commissioner Luz Weinberg, and seconded by
Commissioner Howard Weinberg. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Commission: Mickey Marrero, Esq.,
Bercow & RadelI, 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., representing the applicant. There being
no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval
passed unanimously by roll call vote and Resolution No. 2014-54 was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING — PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 31-144(C),
COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, SUBSECTION c)(5)b. TO
PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL CONSISTENCY AND CROSS-REFERENCE
RELATED TO HEIGHT OF SHOPPING CENTER BUILDINGS;
AMENDING SECTION 31-144(C), COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT,
SUBSECTION c)(1)t. TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL CONSISTENCY
AND CROSS-REFERENCE RELATED TO PET SHOPS; AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SUBSECTION (e)(2) OF
SECTION 4-2 TO CLARIFY EXEMPTION FOR DINING ROOMS AND
RESTAURANTS; AMENDMENT TO SECTION 31-234, OUTDOOR
LIGHTING STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES AND AMENDING
SECTION 31-221, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE
CONSISTENCY WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE OF
ORDINANCES AND TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM HEIGHT OF
TREES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Cohen and seconded
by Commissioner Holzberg. 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 and Ordinance No. 2014-
13 was enacted.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE 2014 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL BASED AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY OF AVENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AUTHORIZING
TRANSMITTAL TO REVIEW AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Cohen and seconded
by Vice Mayor 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 and Ordinance No. 2014-
14 was enacted.
9. RESOLUTIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10.REPORTS: As presented.
11.PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bob Burroughs; Arthur Barr; Denise Landman; and Sandra
Joel addressed the Commission
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 7:15 p.m.
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Approved by the Commission on November 12, 2014.
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