05-02-2006
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MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 2,2006 - 6 PM
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan
Gottlieb at 6:01 p.m. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Harry
Holzberg, Billy Joel, Michael Stem, Vice Mayor Luz Urbaez Weinberg, 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 by Stuart Wagner.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Holzberg, unanimously passed and the
following action was taken:
A. The minutes of the April 4, 2006 Commission Meeting and April 20, 2006
Workshop Meeting were approved.
B. Resolution No. 2006-23 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION 01-0103-074
FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES FOR
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $50,000.00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2006-24 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
DEDICATIONS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM CERTAIN
OWNERS FOR THE CREATION OF NE 27TH AVENUE; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ALL ACTION
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE DEDICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
OF SUCH REAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2006-25 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS' COMMUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME
INITIATIVE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2006-26 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS); PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Resolution No. 2006-27 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BIDICONTRACT
FOR BID NO. 06-2-22-2, ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO
HORSEPOWER ELECTRIC, INC. AT THE NEGOTIATED PRICE
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY
G. Resolution No. 2006-28 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF CROWDER-GULF
JOINT VENTURE, INC. TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL DISASTER
RECOVERY SERVICES RELATIVE TO RFP NO. 06-2-17-2, DISASTER
RECOVERY SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH AN ALTERNATE FIRM TO
PERFORM THE REQUIRED SERVICES SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS
WITH SELECTED FIRM BE UNSUCCESSFUL; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
H. Resolution No. 2006-29 was adopted as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN GULFSTREAM PARK RACING
ASSOCIATION, INC., AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA CONCERNING
CITY'S ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CITY'S WATERWAYS PARK
PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Resolution No. 2006-30 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.1 TO BID
NO. 06-2-21-2, LANDSCAPE MATERIAL PROCUREMENT AND
DELIVERY FOR HURRICANE LANDSCAPE RESTORATION TO
LUKE'S LANDSCAPING, INC. AT THE PRICE OF $49,006.25 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF LANDSCAPING THE WESTERN MEDIANS OF
WILLIAMS ISLAND BOULEVARD; 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.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA; AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 26 "ELECTIONS", BY
AMENDING SECTION 26-32 "COMMENCEMENT OF TERM OF
ELECTED OFFICIALS", BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (C) TO REVISE
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR
REGULAR TERMS OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE; AND PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Diamond and seconded by
Vice Mayor Weinberg. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The being no
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:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 26 "ELECTIONS", BY
AMENDING SECTION 26-34 "EARLY VOTING", CONCERNING EARLY
VOTING FOR CITY ELECTIONS; REVISING AND UPDATING
PROVISIONS DESCRIBING SCOPE, APPLICABILITY, EARLY VOTING
DURATION AND PROCEDURES; OPTING OUT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPH (2) OF SECTION 101.657,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded by Vice
Mayor Weinberg. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The being no
speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES: SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE
CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 14 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS", AT ARTICLE V "CONSTRUCTION SITES", BY AMENDING
SECTION 14-100 "SECURING OF CONSTRUCTION SITES"; TO REVISE
TITLE OF SECTION 14-100 TO BE "SECURING OF CONSTRUCTION SITES;
OTHER RESTRICTIONS"; REVISING EXISTING REGULATIONS
CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION SITES TO CONFORM TO MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY CODE REFERENCE AND ADDING ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES, PARKING OF
CONSTRUCTION WORKER VEHICLES, PROTECTION OF PUBLIC
ROADWAYS AND RIGHT OF WAY, ENFORCEMENT OF NOISE
REGULATIONS, AND ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB SITE
MAINTENANCE, COMPLIANCE WITH JOB-SITE PLAN, AND OTHER
PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Holzberg and seconded by
Commissioner Auerbach. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The being
no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2006-05 was enacted.
9. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
10. REPORTS: As presented.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Arthur Barr; Ed Gittleman; Bob Burroughs.
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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 6:35 p.m.
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ity Clerk
Approved by the Commission on June 6, 2006.
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