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City Commission
Workshop Meeting
November 1, 2005 - 5 p.m,
Executive Conference Room
AGENDA
1. Charter Revision Commission*
2. Adjournment
* Back-up Information Exists
This meeting is open to the public, In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 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, 305466-890 I, not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
City Commission ~
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, ~ rna er
October 3, 2005
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Charter Revision Commission
The City Charter provides that at the first regular meeting of November 2005, the City
Commission shall appoint a Charter Revision Commission (CRC). The CRC shall
consist of five persons, one of whom shall have served as a member of the previous
Charter Commission.
The CRC shall commence its proceedings within 15 days after appointment by the
Commission. Any recommended changes are required to be submitted to the City
Commission by January 1, 2006. The City Commission shall, not less than 60 days or
more than 150 days after the submission of the proposed amendments to the City
Commission, submit them to the electors of the City. Attached hereto is a list of the
previous members of the Charter Commission.
I have placed this item on the Workshop Agenda in order to begin the process of
appointing members of the CRC.
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Attachment
CC01424-05
~ 7.06
AVENTURA CODE
Section 7.06. Charter revision.
At its first regular meeting in November of every fifth year after the adoption of this
Charter, commencing with December, 2000, the eommission shall appoint a Charter revision
commission consisting of five persons, one of whom shall have served as a member of the
previous Charter commission and four of whom shall be electors of the City. If a former Charter
commission member is not available to serve, five electors of the City, rather than four, shall
be appointed. The City Commissioners shall not be eligible for appointment to the revision
commission. The revision commission shall commence its proceedings within 15 days after
appointment by the Commission. If the revision commission determines that a revision is
needed, including but not limited to a change in the boundaries or numbers of Residential
Areas, it shall draft such amendments to this Charter as it deems appropriate and submit the
saine to the Commission not later than January 1 of the following year after their appointment
by the Commission. The Commission shall, not less than 60 days or more than 150 days after
submission ofthe proposed amendments to the Commission, submit them to the electors ofthe
City in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.02, except that the provisions of subsections
(a) and (b) of such Section shall not apply.
(Ord. No. 97-30, ~ 7, adopted 12-16-97, passed at referendum 3-10-98; Res. No. 2001-15, ~ l(pt.
G), adopted 2-6-01, passed at referendum 5-15-01)
Section 7.07. Variation of pronouns.
All pronouns and any variation thereof used in this Charter shall be deemed to refer to
masculine, feminine, neutral, singular or plural as the identity of the person or persons shall
require and are not intended to describe, interpret, define or limit the scope, extent or intent
of this Charter.
Section 7.08. Style and capitalization.
When a defined word is enclosed in quotes and in parentheses after the definition, that word
shall be treated as a defined term in the remainder of this Charter, when capitalized.
Section 7.09. No discrimination.
The City shall not adopt any measure or policy or otherwise discriminate against any person
due to race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, creed, sexual
preference or sex. The City shall not adopt any policy regarding the use of City facilities that
would discriminate against any person due to race, religion, color, national origin, physical or
mental disability, creed, sexual preference or sex.
(Res. No. 2001-15, ~ l(pt. Hl, adopted 2-6-01, passed at referendum 5-15-01)
Section 7.10. Fire rescue services.
The City of Aventura shall utilize the services of the Metro-Dade Fire Rescue Department
to provide fire and rescue services to the City.
Supp. No.6
CHT:20
2000 Charter Revision Commission Members
Burton Young
Leonard Brenner
Harry Holzberg
Ginger Grossman
Michael Abrams
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, Ci
TO: City Commission
DATE: October 17, 2005
SUBJECT: Recommendation for Charter Revision Commission
Attached please find resumes for the following individuals recommended for the Charter
Revision Commission:
Judge Amy N. Dean
Alan Greenfield
Judith A. Burke
Alan Lips
Gary Pyott
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cc: Teresa M. Soroka, MMC, City Clerk (w/ attachment)
David Wolpin, Esq., City Attorney (w/ attachment)
CC01431-05
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JUDGE AMY N. DEAN (Rei.). 2600 ..hlDd Blvd., /#1706. Aventur., Florid. 33160.
305-933-0717 .305-582-9957 (ccll). iuculn:aol.com
Family Status:
Married to Alan 1. Kluger; Member, Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin. LLP.,
201 S. Biscayne IlIvd., Miami, FL 33131.
Children: Lisa: age 26; Jesse: age 23
Education:
University of Miami Law School: 1973 -1976; J.D.
Smith College: 1969 -1973; BoA.
Court Admi..ion:
1976 - Florida Bar
1976 - Southern District of Florida
1976 - fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
1980 - \Jnited Stales Supreme Court
1983 - Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Appeals
1986 - New York State Bar
Law Pndice:
1976 - 1980: Office "fthe Dade County Attorney
1980 -1983: Law Olliees of Alan J. Kluger, PA
1984 - 1985: Muroi, Wold & Fliondo, P.A.
1985 - 1986: Law Offices of Steven M. Berger, P A
1986 - 1987: Law Offices of Broad & Casscll, P.A.
1989 - 1990: Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin, P.A.
1991 - 2002: Dade Cowuy Circuit Court Judge
2003: Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan &. Berlin, P.L.
Jan. 2004 - present Certified circuit civil mediaLOr; member of AAA Panel of Neutrals:
special mn.~ter and umpire for the courts
Public Office:
, was elected to the Circuit Court in 1990 and served from January, 1991 to January, 2003. My
assignmcnlS included General Jurisdiction, Family. Criminal and Appellate J)ivi~ions. I bad the
opportunity to preside over numerous jury and non-jury trials and lectured for the Cootinuing
Legal Education Committee of the Florida Bar. I also sat as illI Associate Appellate Judge with
the Fourth Di~trict Court of Appeal".
ProfcnioDlI1 M5ocilltioDS & Appointments:
Florida Bar Civil Rules Commillee
Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Dade County Bar Association
National Association of Women Judges
American Judges Association
Women's Studies Center AdviSOry Board: Florida In(ernational University
I>istinetiDns and Community Service:
2006: Co-Chair, Miami Jewish Film Festi~al
2003 - 2005: Chair, Community Relations Committee, Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
\<j<jH: Recipient, 'Woman of Valor' award, National Council of Jewish Women
1984: Recipient, Stanley C. Myers Award, Grealer Miami Jewish Federation
t'<A'jOC L.
1989: Recipient, Worn"" or Achievement Award, Anti.Defamation Leab'11e of B'na; B'rilh for the
Florida Region
1992; Rccipient, Celehration of Women Award, Na'Amat USA
1993: Recipient, Appreciation Award, Anorncys Division, Greatcr Miami Jewish
Federation
1997 - 1998: Chair, Domestic Violence Coalilion, Greater Miami Jewish Federation
1999: Recipient, "Woman of Vision" Award, American Comminee of the Weil/man Institute of
Science
1998 -1999: National Chair, Women's Yoong Leadership Cabinet, United Jewish Communities
] 997 --1998: Campaign Chair, Women's Division, Greater Miami Jewish Federation
T elevisinn .pp..rances:
Spring 2005: MSNBC News; The Abrwns Repon; Thc Ron Reagan Show
ALAN EUGENE GREENFIELD
3766 N.E. 209"' Terrace
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-1567
AEGLawyer@aol.com
FAMILY:
Married: Marilyn 32 years;
Children: Wendy, Janice, Marla, Alyson, Alan and Christopher;
Grandchildren: Briana, Maren, Sandi Jean, Jaren and Nathaniel
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF MlAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Coral Gables, FL
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, February 1955
Activities: Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Fraternity
Justice, Honor Court
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Arts, May 1951
Activities:
Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity
MIAt~I SENIOR ffiGH SCHOOL, Miami, FL
Graduate - with honors - June, 1947
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
UNITED STATES MARINE CORP RESERVE, Miami, FL
Corporal- VMF 142, 1946-1950
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE, Miami, FL
S/Sgt. - 435"' Troop Carrier Wing, - February, 1951 - November 1952
OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Morehead, Forrest, Gotthardt, Greenfield and Greenberg, Miami, FL
partner/aI/arney, 1955-1957
Seaview Industries, Inc., Miami, FL
General Coullsel alld corporate secretary - 1957-1961
Wolf, Salmon and Greenfield, Miami, FL
partner, 1961-1964
Kovner and Mannheimer/Kovner, Mannheimer, Greenfield and Cutler, Miami, FL
aI/arney/parmer - 1964-1972
Dubbin, Scbiff and Berkman/ Dubbin, Berkman, Dubbin and Greenfield, Miami, FL
al/orney/partner - 1973-1986
Alan E. Greenfield, P.A., Miami Lakes and Coral Gables, FL
Presidentlshareholder-al/orney, 1986- present
PROFESSIONAL t\1EMBERSHlPS AND ACTIVITIES;
Life Member - American Bar Association;
Life Member - Miami-Dade County Bar Association;
Member - Florida Bar
l. Former Director - Dade County Bar Association;
2. Former Director - University of Miami Law School Alunmi
3. Former Director (founding director) - Professional Savings Bank - Coral Gables, Florida;
4. Former Member - Miami-Dade County Sur-Tax Advisory Council;
5. Current Chairperson - Miami-Dade County Bar Association Professional Arbitration Committee
6. Current Attorney (approximately 20 years) - City of Coral Gables Retirement System;
CIVIC AND FRATERNAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES:
1. 32"" Degree - F&AM; Scottish Rite; Mahi Shrine.
2. Jewish War Veterans;
3. American Legion (life member);
4. Korean War Veterans (life member) - volunteer representative to the Veterans Hospital;
5. Bnai Brith
6. Board of Directors - Golden Pointe Homeowners' Association- Aventura, Florida;
7. Member- Athletic Committee - Miami Country Day School;
8. Volunteer member - Emmaus Medical Mission to Guatemala
9. Member - Aventura-Turnberry Jewish Center; Beth David
SHfTS
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JUDITH A. BURKE
Judith A. Burke is the Chairperson of the Shutts & Bowen land Use Practice
Group. She is also a partner in the Real Estate department of the firm's Miami
office. After fourteen years' experience in the business community, she completed
her education at the University of Miami, receiving her B.B.A. in 1979 and her
law degree cum laude in 1982.
Ms. Burke concentrates her practice in land use and development issues. However,
her experience as a transactional real estate attorney has enabled her to assist
firm clients in all aspects of the development process. When representing
developers, she often handles the acquisition of the property as well as zoning
and related requirements such as consistency with comprehensive plans,
concurrency, site plan and platting approvals. She has successfully appeared
before boards and commissions in most jurisdictions in the tri-county area obtaining
a wide variety of approvals for major projects. Ms. Burke was recognized as
one of Florida's Top Women in Commercial Real Estate for 2005 by the Florida
Real Estate Journal.
In addition to land use matters under the jurisdiction of local governmental agencies,
Ms. Burke has had extensive experience on the State level, dealing with the
Department of Community Affairs on developments of regional impact and vested
rights Issues. Ms. Burke has also focused on the environmental aspects of
development work, such as obtaining coastal construction setback approvals and
dredge and fill permits from the Department of Environmental Protection and other
governmental approvals and permits related to wetlands and similar environmental
issues.
201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1500
Miami, Florida 33131
(305) 358-6300
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ALAN A. LIPS, CPA
Partner
Gerson, PrestDll. RobillSOll & Co., PA
666 Seventy-Fitst Street
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Main: 305.868.3600
Fax: 305.874.6740
Emaii: aallalQDrCo-cna.com
Biography
Alan A. Lips became a partner at GmDll. Preston, Robinson & Company in 2002 after
distinguishing himself as an aggressive: and knowledgeable tax and auditing consultant for the
firm's local and international clients.
Mr. Lips. who joined lhe firm in 1995, concentrates his pnu:lice in intema1ional taxation, real
estate, construction, manufacturing and business consulting.
He serves clieJ1lS on a full range of matters, including inbound and outbouncl investment
structuring and planning, pre-immigration tax planning, O.S. income and estate tax pIamUng and
compliaoce and financial acCOWlting and auditing.
He has worked with clients from all over the world, especially South American individuals and
companies seeking to acquire residential and commercial real estate in the United States.
Mr. Lips received a bachelor's degree in accounting with honors from the University of Georgia
in 1993 and an executive master's degree in taxation from Florida International University in
1998. His professional career hegan with a national accounting rum in Atlanta where he focused
on auditing manufacturing clients. Mr. Lips is a member of the American and Florida Institutes
of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public ACCOlUltants.
Acrive in the commlllliry, Mr. Lips is a member and serves on the board as Vice-Chairman of the
Young Presidents Club of the Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach Community
Development Advisory Committee, President of the Florida Chapter of Ameriean OR T,
Aventura Marketing Council Roundtable Board member, Treasurer of the Board of Governors
for the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Cbainnan of Young Professionals Anli-
Defamation League, Board Member of Help, Inc. llIId Jewish National Fund Board of Director.
He and his wife, Lisa, have two children.
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real estale dewlopment, m.ugemenllllld coDSlrucIlon, m&Duf.duri.. ..d professional
scmces.
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1995 to tire Pn,ent:
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