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MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2006
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33160
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan
Gottlieb at 6:50 p.m. following the Local Planning Agency meeting. Present were
Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Harry Holzberg, Michael Stern, Luz
Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Billy Joel, Mayor Gottlieb, City Manager Eric M. Soroka,
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was
determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (Led during LPA meeting)
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Gottlieb requested removal of item 5-G. A motion to
approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Diamond, seconded by Vice Mayor Joel, unanimously passed and the following
action was taken:
A. The minutes of the November 1, 2005 Workshop Meeting, November 1,
2005 Commission meeting, November 17, 2005 Commission Meeting,
November 17, 2005 Workshop Meeting, December 1, 2005 Workshop
Meeting and December 14, 2005 Workshop Meeting were approved.
B. Resolution No. 2006-01 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT CERTAIN ISSUES AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES DURING THE 2006
LEGISLATIVE SESSION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2006-02 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NORTHEAST
MIAMI-DADE MAYORS' JOINT TASK FORCE ON TRANSPORTATION
("TASK FORCE") SUPPORTING THE MIAMI.DADE COUNTY
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGNIAZATION ("MPO") FUNDING FOR
THE SOUTH FLORIDA EAST COAST CORRIDOR TRANSIT
ANALYSIS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2006-03 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISISON OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA ACCEPTING DONATION OF ART WORK TO
THE CITY; PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. The following motion was approved:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $83,464
FOR AEDS, BOAT ENGINES FOR MARINE PATROL AND
EQUIPMENT FOR A BAIT VEHICLE FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE
FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM
F. Resolution No. 2006-04 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 DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The following item was removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed separately:
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING MERCO AT AVENTURA FINAL
PLAT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST
1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Joel, seconded by Commissioner
Auerbach, unanimously passed and Resolution No. 2006-05 was adopted.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
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A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO REVISE
AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS AND USE REGULATIONS
TO CREATE ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND
PROHIBITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval, including the incorporation by reference into this
hearing of all amendments and testimony, written and verbal, relative to
this item given at the preceding Local Planning Agency meeting, was
offered by Commissioner Stern and seconded by Commissioner
Auerbach. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The following
individuals addressed the Commission: Ursula Buono, Point East; Burton
Liederman, Point East; Cindy Alvarez, Point East. There being no further
speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT", AT
ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND", BY
AMENDING SECTION 36.36 "RATE OF CONTRIBUTION"; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Joel and seconded by
Commissioner Auerbach. 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.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES: SECOND READING: Mr. Wolpin read the
following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2004.15 WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 200412005 FISCAL
YEAR BY REVISING THE 2004/2005 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.
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A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Auerbach 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. 2006-01 was enacted.
9. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by
title:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER AS PROVIDED BY THE
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.06
OF THE CITY CHARTER; SUBMITTING PROPOSED CHARTER REVISIONS
CONCERNING SECTION 2.03 "ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE" AND
SECTION 5.01 "ELECTIONS"; PROVIDING REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE
FOR SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORATE; CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, THE 21ST DAY OF MARCH, 2006; PROVIDING NOTICE OF
ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR MAIL BALLOT ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Joel and seconded by
Commissioner Stern. The motion for approval passed unanimously and
Resolution No. 2006-06 was enacted. It was the consensus of the
Commission that the City provide postage pre-paid envelopes for return of the
mail-in ballots.
10. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Wolpin requested an Executive Session to be held in the
Shefaor litigation matter on Wednesday, January 11, 2006.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Rhea Coleman, Josephine Kianese, Mr. Liederman, Carol
Kreskee, Mr. Genen, Zina Gato, Point East residents; Rev. Will Keyser.
12. REPORTS As submitted.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no furthe
at this time, after motion made, second
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
o e before the Commission
o Iy passed, the meeting
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