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01-12-1998 Workshop Meeting ~~~::~ ...::;;f:1~~'-""R. I ,::=:: :::::1 \ .._-, .-.., ] II:: ::' ~~~- ~~ ~ OjE"Ce~ ,~ ~~... City of Aventura City Council Workshop Meeting January 12,1998 9:00 AM Executive Conference Room 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Aqenda Park Use Policy Government Center Design Comprehensive Plan Update FlU Request for Funding Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board Zoning Notification Process Elderly Volunteer Program (Councilmember Berger) Founders Day Subcommittee Fortune Teller Occupational License (City Attorney) Other Business Next Workshop - February 16, 1998 North/South Alignment Study Library Report School Siting Report 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, 466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM FROM: DATE: TO: SUBJECT: Establishment of Reside Policy to Provide Priority to City Residents for Utilization of City Parks It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following policy to ensure resident priority in the utilization of City parks and maintain the City's eligibility to accept grants and outside funding sources to construct the park system: 1. All guests using City parks shall be required to obtain a guest pass and be accompanied by a resident at all times. Guest passes shall be available at the entrance gate to use the facilities no more than twelve (12) times per year at a daily cost of $5.00 per adult visit and $3.00 per child visit (ages 17 and under). Guest fees shall be waived if the guests are family members of a resident. 2. Non-residents shall be permitted to use City parks, amenities, and facilities on a space available basis only, and shall be subject to denial of use. 3. Non-residents will be subject to the following usage fees: Daily $ 5.00 for adults Pass: $ 3.00 for children under 17 Monthly Pass: $ 100.00 for adults $ 60.00 for children under 17 Annual Pass: $1,000.00 for adults $ 500.00 for children under 17 4. Non-resident fees shall not apply to all permitted activities for the purpose of City sponsored and approved special events, leagues, and activities. 5. Non-resident fees shall be in addition to any user fees established by the City. EMS/aca CC0455-98 01,06,98 15,51 '6'J05Ji5126J SAFL .\E I GHBOR --- A\E.\ITkA 4]001 OUl METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA .11 ..~. .., STEPHEN p, CLARK CENTER OFFICI! o~ SAFE NEIGHlIltORHOOD PARKS '" N.W, 1&1 STREET SUITE 650 MIAMI. FLORIDA 3312801992 13OS) 37S-1110 FAX (305) 375-1263 January 6. 1998 Mr. Robert Sherman City of A ventura 2999 N E 191 Street. Suite 500 Aventura. FL 33180 Dear Mr. Shennan: Punuant [0 your inquiry regarding use of the Safe Neighborhood Parks per capita bond funds. the OnIiDance (96-115) governing the use of the funds is very expIieit in that Section 6(a)(4) states. "Any beach. park or other public facility acqu1ud. developed. rebabilitated 01" restored with funds from this act shall be open and accessible to the public without discrimination as to race. color. gender. age. religious belief. residence. national origin. marital status. or disability". The above clause. however. does not preclude a residentlnon-resident priority or preference. nor does it pteclude a resident/non-resident fee, If the City cbooses to restrict the access to the park to Aventura residents only then the city is ineligible for receipt of the Safe Neighborhood Puts bond funds. If I can be of any further assistance please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely . --:1?4 )/:PZ Beverly N. Mlrman, D.P.A. Director CITY OF AVENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FROM: Robert M. Sherman, TO: Eric M. Soroka, City DATE: November 7,1997 SUBJECT: Safe Neighborhood Parks Grant Pursuant to our previous discussions regarding residency requirements of Aventura Founders Park, I have researched the County Ordinance that governs the aforementioned grant program. Section 5Ia)(1) of the Ordinance states: "Individual applications for grant or per capital allocations pursuant to Section 3 shall be submitted to the Committee for approval as to conformity with the requirements of this Ordinance and for the Committee review and recommendations. The application shall be accompanied by an authorizing resolution from the governing body of the applicant Public Agency that the project (or projects) for which the grant or allocation is sought is an important park and recreation project (or projects) which will benefit all residents of Dade County and that operation, management and programming funds are included in budget". Section 6(a)(4) of the Ordinance states: "Any beach, park or other public facility acquired, developed, rehabilitated or restored with funds from this act shall be open and accessible to the public without discrimination as to race, color, gender, age, religious belief, residence, national origin, marital status or disability." Robin Pearsall, Budget Coordinator for the bond program contends that these sections indicate that if the City elected not to allow non-residents to utilize Founders Park, the entire project might be ineligible for grant funding. However, the use of non-resident fees would not affect the eligibility of this project, as long as Dade County residents would have access to the park. RMS/gf ROY ..J. BARQUET STEPHEN S. BODDEN NINA L. BONISKE: DANIEL H. COULTOFF L. ROBERT ELIAS EDWARD G. GUE:DE:S STEPHEN ..J. HELFMAN ..JILL A. ..JARKESY* SUSAN LEVINE GILBERTO PASTORlZA ELLEN N. SAUL * GAIL D. SEROTA* ..JOSEPH H. SEROTA RICHARO JAY WEISS DAVID M. WOLPIN STEVEN W. ZELKOWITZ WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2665 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE SU ITE 420 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 BROWARO OFFICE 888 E:AST LAS aLAS BOULEVARD SUITE 710 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33301 TELEPHONE (954) 763-1189 TELEPHONE (305) 854-0800 TELECOPIER (305) 854-2323 February 11, 1997 PALM BEACH OFFICE 1872 SOUTHWEST 17TH STREET BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33486 TELEPHONE (561) 392-8762 TELECOPIER (561) 392-7551 .OF COUNSEL The Honorable Mayor Snyder and Members of the City Council City of Aventura Concorde Center II 2999 N. E. 191st Street Suite 500 Aventura, Florida 33180 V'" . ~e,w> ../~ . ~c.;' i 1("""'. tpv'~ ~ v +.' ..; (C>P~ .0 ,(..c...( es..4-I~ '-- Re: Restriction Of City Park to Residents Only Dear Mayor Snyder and Council Members: I. Reauest For Leqal Opinion You have asked us to research whether the City may restrict access to a public park to City residents. For purposes of our analysis, we have made the assumption that the park land was not purchased by the City utilizing any federal or state funds that may contain restrictions against the exclusion of non-residents.' II. Opinion Based upon our research of the matter and the authorities cited below, it appears that generally a "resident only" distinction may be made provided that the record contains specific factual and policy declarations which demonstrate that the '/ The City's ten-acre park site includes approximately five acres that were purchased by the City from Winn Dixie Corporation. The balance of the site will be acquired through Dade County. We are working with staff to review those documents applicable to the Dade County tract to determine if there are any restrictions imposed on the use of the property by the grantors or by Dade County Charter or Code and will update this Opinion accordingly. Mayor Snyder and Members of the City Council February 11, 1997 Page 2 restriction bears a rational relationship to legitimate municipal goals of the City. III. Leqal Analvsis The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the "equal protection" of the laws. The proper test to use in determining whether a "resident only" restriction for the use of a City park violates the equal protection clause is the "rational relationship" test, i.e., a rational foundation for a distinction between residents and non-residents must be shown in order to sustain the distinction. Such a classification cannot discriminate against a class of persons merely because they are non-residents of a municipality. Citv of Maitland v. Orlando Bassmasters, 431 So.2d 178 (Fla.5th DCA 1983), AGO 074-279. However, under the "rational relationship" test, the regulation is presumed valid and will not be disturbed unless it lacks a reasonable relation to a valid municipal purpose. Although there are no cases directly on point in the State of Florida, this issue has been addressed in other States.2 In Van Ness v. Borouoh of Deal, 367 A.2d 1191 (1976), the Superior Court of New Jersey held that a regulation limiting the use of municipally owned beach club facilities to residents of the municipality did not deny equal protection. The City of Deal built a municipal beach club facility consisting of a parking lot, an olympic and infant's pool, changing facilities, restrooms, bathhouses and cabanas, a snack bar, a restaurant, and recreational facilities; including shuffleboard, ping pong, basketball and tetherball. The construction of the facility was financed through municipal revenues and bonds. The City limited access to the facilities by allowing only residents to become members of the beach club. In Van Ness the Court found that the City of Deal could reasonably distinguish between residents and nonresidents in providing access to the facility because (1) the facility had a limited capacity; and (2) the facilities had been developed and maintained through local taxes and bonds financed by residents. 2/ The Florida Attorney General has opined in a series of opinions that parks are generally held for the general public not for residents. However, those opinions refer to public coastal, shoreline and beach front property which cannot be restricted solely to residents based upon the "Public Trust Doctrine". WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A. Mayor Snyder and Members of the City Council February 11, 1997 Page 3 Similarly, in Zarooqian v. Town of Narraqansett, 701 F.Supp. 302 (D.R.I. 1988), the town of Narragansett (the "Town") restricted use of the Canonchet Beach Facility to Town residents. The facility consisted of cabanas, changing rooms, showers, kitchen areas and a meeting room. Non-residents filed suit against the Town claiming that denying them the opportunity to lease facilities at Canonchet Beach violated the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution. The Court upheld the Town's residency limitation observing that showers and changing rooms "by virtue of their finite number must be restricted", in holding that limitation on the use rationally furthered the aim of the Town to allocate the limited number of rental facilities. The Court found that the "rationing of this scarce resource was based on a rational premise" as the Town's resident priority policy acted to secure an equitable enjoyment of the individual beach facilities for the Town's inhabitants. On a similar issue the Supreme Court has held that an ordinance restricting parking to residents did not, on its face, violate the equal protection guarantee of the Fourteenth Amendment, even though the ordinance discriminated between residents and nonresidents. Count v Board of Arlinqton Countv. Va. v. Richards. 434 U.S. 5. (1977) In Arlinqton, the County adopted a zoning ordinance which provided for the issuance of parking permits to residents of designated residential areas, and which prohibited the parking of an automobile without a permit in the designated areas. The purpose of the ordinance was to stem the flow of commuter traffic from commercial and industrial districts into adjoining residential neighborhoods, and to reduce air pollution and other environmental effects of automobile commuting. The Court found that the goals of the ordinance were legitimate and that the distinction drawn by the ordinance between residents and non- residents rationally promoted the regulations's objective. IV. Summary In summary, while the law does generally permit classifications which distinguish between residents and nonresidents such classifications would need to be implemented by adoption of an ordinance based upon specific legislative findings. In creating a municipal park which limits access to residents, the City must first justify its favored treatment of residents as the municipalities did in the Van Ness and Zarooqian cases discussed above. If the Council wants to proceed in this direction, the next step would be to begin to identify specifically and in detail the need for the regulation and the rational basis for it. We are available to work with staff on this matter. In the meantime, if WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A. Mayor Snyder and Members of the City Council February 11, 1997 Page 4 you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call either myself or Richard. Sincerely, \ Nina L. Boniske NLB/dg/32800l cc: Mr. Eric M. Soroka, City Manager Richard J. Weiss, Esq. WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A. CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM FROM: Eric M. Soroka, City TO: City Council DATE: January 5, 1998 SUBJECT: Revised Aventura Summary Vision Statement Attached is a draft of the revised Aventura Summary Vision Statement originally prepared by the planning consultants. The original was revised to reflect the City Council and staff's input at the Workshop Meetings. Please review and provide me with your comments as soon as possible. EMSlaca Attachment cc: Jaye M. Epstein, Director Community Development (wi attachment) Gary Dickens, Ivey, Harris & Walls, Inc. (wi attachment) CC0449-98 AVENTURA SUMMARY VISION STATEMENT The people of Aventura value the sense of community they get from living here. That sense of community is strong and growing. However, that value is not readily apparent in the physical environment. It is the presence and interaction of people that cause that sense of community, and the presence and interaction of people that will cause the physical image of the City and the self-image held by the people of Aventura to change. Those changes will be subtle but over the next twenty years will become readily apparent to even the first-time visitor. The people of Aventura will refine the built environment into a place that beautifully reflects their sense of community and will continue to enhance the image of the City. The evolving Aventura will be a source of great local pride. Picture a beautifully landscaped, well-maintained and tree-lined road network with decorative streetlighting that will provide an excellent means for mobility on a clearly defined hierarchy of regional and local roads and streets. The City will be a leader in multi-modal transportation with a clean and efficient local transit system, and an extensive. connected network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. There will be a major City Center and a local Village Center. The City Center will include a pedestrian-friendly esplanade, a Government Center, and a well-landscaped passive and active park. The City Center will greatly enhance Aventura's sense of place. The Village Center will be comprised of the Loehman's Plaza area and NE 18S1h Street, 1871h Street and 1881h Street. Small shops, restaurants and entertainment will be the main theme of the Village Center. Parks and cultural centers for seniors, teens and young families will be constructed. Economic growth will playa key role in guiding development and will successfully attract new businesses, nightlife, and a medical campus. The City will take an active role in collaborating with the Dade County school system to provide educational opportunities for city residents. The lasting image Aventura will leave on visitors and residents will be one of tropical comfort and sophistication. Aventura will be known as having an excellent police force, a highly advanced system of night lighting, and effective crime prevention through environmental design features. The City will boast one of the lowest crime rates in Florida. An extensive investment in stormwater management and infrastructure facilities will be made to greatly improve surface drainage and water quality. The combination of tree-lined boulevard~ and pedestrian paths will lead to the City Center and commercial centers where citizens will meet, make decisions, talk work. shop, learn, eat and come together to relax and enjoy life. This is the Aventura that people will build: a place that promotes and supports the interaction of people as a true community. Aventura will be the place to be and maintain its image for a high quality of life for people to live, work, play and visit. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Silver Anniversary () December 15,1997 u 1912-1991 Office of the Vice President Mr. Eric M. Soroka, City Manager City of Aventura 2999 N.E. 191 Street, Suite 500 Aventura, Florida 33180 Dear Mr. Soroka: It was great to see you at the World Senior Doubles Championships presented by the City of Aventura. As per our conversation, please consider this letter as a formal request for assistance with an event that Florida International University is directing on March 14, 1998. More specifically, we will be hosting a track and field invitational at the Ron Book Track in North Miami Stadium. We will be hosting the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, Florida Memorial, Army, and a partial team from the University of Miami. Also, North Miami, Norland, and North Miami Beach high schools will participate. We have also invited several North Dade middle schools. We expect an exciting event that will draw participants and spectators from the Aventura/North Miami/North Miami Beach area and beyond. I would appreciate you and your colleagues investing $1,000.00, which would represent a partial sponsorship by the City of Aventura. With your help, we hope to make this an annual event. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 348-1919 should you have any questions. Again, thanks for being such a terrific friend of Florida International University. With warm personal regards, I am. Very sincerely yours, ~~ tJ~~/ Mary L. Pankowski Vice President for University Outreach and Athletics Cc: Arthur I. Snyder, Mayor Jay R. Beskin, Vice Mayor Council Members Coach Mike Becker Athletic Director Butch Henry RECEIVED DEe 1 8 1997 OHH,;L. 0,. THE CITY MANAGER Division ofUniversiry Outreach and Athletics Golden Panther Arena, Miami, Florida 33199 (305) 348-2756. FAX (305) 348-2963 TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771 . Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer and Institution Rec Board Candidates Last Name First Name Address Phone Blum Mindy 20515 E. CCD 931-3734 Burton-Silber Shirley 18151 NE 31 Ct #1702 935-5085 Grantman Shari 18151 NE 31 Ct #605 931-5054 Greenstein Stanley One Island Place No. 1803 933-2078 Kanowitz Irving 2861 Leonard Drive #F-309 935-9272 Katz Dena 20335 W. CCD #1502 692-8831 Kramer-Hoopes Beth 3375 N. CCD #1508 935-2367 Laevin Carol 20191 E. CCD 933-2535 Laine Janet 3900 Island Blvd No. 207 931-8937 Laub Mark 2851 NE 183 St #607 932-3248 Layton Robert 3750 NE 208 St 932-3135 Milett Carol 20282 E. CCD #1501 935-2754 Sutnick Betty 19355 Tumberry Way # 12-J 682-1982 Tauber Robyn 19569 NE 36 PI 935-0607 Toby-Simmons Lenore 3000 Wiliams Island Blvd 936-0500 Wishner Philip 3301 N. CCD #503 935-1973 Mindy Blum 20515 E. Country Club Dr. A ventura, FL 33180 December 29, 1997 Mr. Eric M. Soroka City Manager A ventura Government Center 2999 NE 191 Street, Suite 500 Aventura, FL 33180 Dear Mr. Soroka, I am wntlllg m re~pon~~ tv yuur au askmg lor H:sidcnts to serVt on lh~ ,;V:.;i.ltlJ"d Cullwai "-no Rt..:\"rt:~aH.lflal advisory board that appeared in the Sunday, December 21, 1997 edition of the Miami Herald. My family and I moved to Aventura nine months ago from New York. While I lived ana worked in New York, I took part in the many cultural and arts activities New York had to offer. As a miadle school teacher, I recognized the importance of incorporating the arts into young people's lives. For example, I coordinated the Metropolitan Opera Guild's Creating Original Opera Program for my students. As a parent and resident of Aventura, I am interested in bringing recreational and arts programs to A ventura. I believe that these events can bring all age groups in A ventura together and strengthen our community bond. [ can bring my enthusiasm, interest, and experience to the Cultural and Recreational advisory board. Ilook fomard to hearing from you soon. Should you have anv further questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, EDUCATION MINDY LYNNE BLUM 20515 E. Country Club Drive Aventura, Florida 33180 (305) 931-3734 Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY, 2001 Candidate for E.D.D. in Curriculum Development. Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY, August 1992. Master of Arts in Teaching of Social Studies. Emory University, Atlanta, GA, May 1990. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with History concentration. Honors: Dean's List, 1987-90 Emory Leadership Seminar CERTIFICATIONS NYSINYC/NJ Certified Teacher of Social Studies, Grades 7-12. RELATED EXPERIENCE Albert Leonard Middle School, New Rochelle, NY, Sept. 1995-June 1997. Social Studies Teacher, Grade 6. Member of 6th Grade interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities and Experiences: . classroom!team teaching. . interdisciplinary curriculum development. . team teacher responsible for research, development, and implementation of ahemative assessment portfolios and rubric systems . . coordinating teacher 6th grade team advisory program. . coordinating teacher Cararnoor program of the arts. Columbus Academy, I.S. 44, New York, NY, Sept. 1992-June 1995 Teacher, Grades 6-8. School is an ethnically and cuhurally diverse ahemative magnet school for the humanities. Responsibilities and Experiences: . Designed and implemented interdisciplinary curriculums in the following subject areas: . Humanities (integrated program of Social StudieslLiterature). . Spanish I. . 6th Grade Mathematics. . Sex-education/advisory. . Coordinator of School Community Service Program. Sept. - June 1994. . 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(0 U GvP0 " /{fi V o -z:;'" cY?' ~~"~~'--cLk r-<- r~ CL-<,<c( ~&~~_ ~~-L<2-C~ t4 ,,~~J2 {-tn.~, rV ~<>.-7L':~;-. \ ~-#7r4"/ ~ ~4<;t/K> 30..1_ Y,!?s-""s~c f"s- A C'" ' ./~l -#-. / ~, :/L V/ :j0/C-C;Z---Y- (.--te~.c/>-7<-y-c,tl~-rL 0:> ~ . I ~ /21--.;1---" /~-~'<C",/-rJ~~_ V-c' /U~. '-~' _ _ O/C-e-6"1 A-t- -j - ,;/ 7'% ~ ~<'''Hz;::.<?_~</_r~,<-e,<~ 22 December 1997 Mr. Eric M. Soroka, City Manager A ventura Government Center 2999 NE 191 Street, Suite 500 A ventura, Florida 33180 Dear Mr. Soroka: It was with great interest that I read the advertisement for A ventura residents to serve on the Cultural and Recreation Advisory Board. With my A ventura address for the past 15 years and over 18 years of special events marketing experience, I feel that I can make substantial contributions and be a valued, working member of the Board A~ the director of special events marketing for Mount Sinai Medical Center, I am responsible for all of the events for various markets. Similar to our Aventura community, our market crosses various age groups, so each event is planned accordingly. For example, I recently orchestrated a very successful singles event at a popular new hotel, planned a family day picnic at FlU and am in the process of doing a theater and dinnel party for a more senior group at the Jackie Gleason Theater. For every event, I effectively handle all of the details. This includes contracting the facility, designing the invitations, advising media, catering, transportation, handling special needs, gifts for guests and write the remarks for speakers. I have been told that I have a knack of coming up with exciting events-- and promoting them in a way that makes people really want to participate. And most of all, they enjoy the experience long after the event is over. Through my position here at Mount Sinai, and through my previous positions, I have developed many rewarding contacts. I am able to utilize this network to plan events that are either underwritten or produced for a very reasonable cost. I strive to produce high enjoyment events at a low expense---which works out to everyone's advantage. It would be a privilege to put my event skills, energy and spirit of teamwork to work for the City of Aventura. I am very proud to live in Aventura, and would deeply appreciate this opportunity to be a part of its dynamic growth and achievements. I would look forward to meet with you so that I may elaborate on why I feel I would be an effective member of the Aventura Cultural and Recreation Advisory Board. Please call me on my direct line in the Mount Sinai Foundation at 674-2990, or at home, 931-5054. Thank you, Mr. Soroka, for your consideration (j J. h CL hec.ll-4"1 I)ClS-r wlJt-,eo ,-1 '--- ()/VIJ lJ-euJ 1.ecV , , I will look forward to hearing from you. RECEIVED DEe 2 3 1997 ~~;i,r"i/ dnCerelY, /4 her,. /'/OItlinftv) Shari Gantman SHARI LYNN GANTMAN 18151 NE 31 Court #605 North Miami Beach, F10rida 33160 305-931-5054 OBJECTIVE: Management position utilizing my marketing communications and advertising skills. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Public Relations · Developed public relations programs for various industries, including financial, health care, real estate, retail and tourism · Orchestrated a myriad of special events · Coordinated press conferences with regional and national journalists · Wrote and eclited news announcements · Placed PSAs in local and national media · Involved with community organizations and business groups · Handled crisis communications Marketing! Advertising · Managed agency relationships regarding creative and media strategies · Launched advertising campaigns for new and existing products · Wrote and produced direct mail campaigns · Created print, video and broadcast advertisements for campaigns · Directed marketing efforts for new bank openings · Developed tie-in promotions Publications · Wrote, edited and produced newsletters · Designed media kits · Created and produced brochures, retail catalogs and annual reports EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Greater Miami Jewish Federation - Director, Production and Special Events; Miami, 1990-present Hollywood Federal Bank - Director, Marketing Communications; Hollywood, 1988-90 American Express - Public Affairs/Employee Communications; Plantation, 1988 General Development Corporation - Manager, Corporate Communications; Miami, 1986-88 Miami Heart Institute - Assistant Director, Public Relations and Developmep': Miami Beach, 1982-86 Avanti Press - National Account Executive; Miami, 1981-82 Deltona Corporation - Advertising Project Manager; Miami, 1980-81 Philadelphia life Insurance Company - Marketing Assistant; Philadelphia, 1978-80 EDUCATION BA in Marketing and Communications, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck, NJ. Cum laude graduate. WORK EXPERIENCE REFERENCES . Member of school planning team responsible for defining school philosophy and developing interdisciplinary curriculum and alternative assessment techniques. · Participating teacher -- Metropolitan Opera Guild's Creating Original OPera Program, Winter 199411 995. Humanities class worked with 2 artists in residence to create/perform an original opera. Assisted in all aspects of program including writing and public relations. Liaison between parentslteachers/students. . Mentor -- Barnard Student Teacher Program, Jan.- May 199411995. . Trained in HIV-AIDS instruction. . Advisor. Responsible for five 8th graders. Assist in developing themesltheses for individual senior projects. United Nations International School, New York, NY, Jan.-May 1992. Student teacher, Grades 6-7 Humanities. Responsibilities included classroom teaching, lesson preparation, and student assessment. Experience included cooperative learning techniques and discussion strategies emphasizing critical thinking skills . Worked with small and large groups of students. The Calhoun School, New York, NY, Sept. 1991- Juoe 1992. Substitute teacher. Assisted head teacher in pre-K, Grade 1. Responsibilities included atteodance, play supervision, and storytelling. Worked with children one-on-one and in small groups. Filled this position intermittently based on availability. Smith Barney, Harris Upham, & Co., Inc., New York, NY, Sept. 1990-Sept. 1991. Contracts Adroinistrator, Credit Analysis Department. Responsible for prescreening all incoming legal documents for department. Interface with Law Dept., trading desk, and client to negotiate, amend, and execute necessary changes to legal agreements . Work with analysts and clients on a daily basis to monitor compliance with SEC regulations. Available upon request. CITY OF AVENTURA RECEIVED GOVERNMENT CENTER 2999 N.E. 191sT STREET SUITE 500 AVENTURA, FLORIDA 33180 JAI~_ ( 1998 COMMUNIH :>::RVICL January 5, 1998 ARTHUR I. SNYDER MAYOR JAY R. BESKIN VICIE MAYOR Mr. Stanley G. Greenstein One Island Place 3802 NE 207lh Street #1803 Aventura, FL 33180 COUNCILMEN.ERS ARTHUR BERGER KEN COHEN HARRY HOLZBERG PATRICIA ROGERS.L1BERT JEFFREY M. PERLOW ERIC M. SOROKA CITY MANAGER Dear Mr. Greenstein: I am in receipt of your resume for consideration as a member of the City of Aventura Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board. Please be advised that I have forwarded it to Community Services Director, Robert Sherman, who will be contacting you shortly. Thank you for your interest in actively participating in our City of Excellence. Should there be any other way in which I can assist you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ~. /r. / ._--~/ , . "A .~ /.'~ . r.r Patricia ers-Llbert Council member PRUtms cc: Robert Sherman, Community Services Director PHONE: 305-466-8900 . FAX: 305-466-8939 STANLEY G. GREENSTEIN ONE ISLAND PLACB 3802 NE 207th ST (1803) AVENTURA FL 33180 305-933-2078 J/u -r9, 0 ~I(/~ :?"R"/:'It12-- CONDENSBD RESUME AND BACKGROUND RES IDENCES : Aventura, Florida: Great Neck, N.Y. Cambridge, Mass Brooklyn, N.Y. 1973 to present 1951 to 1973 1949 70 1951 1925 to 1949 EDUCATION: Abraham Lincoln H.S. 1942 BBA in Accounting, C.C.N.Y. 1948 MBA, Harvard University 1951 Brooklyn, New York New York, N.Y. Cambridge, Mass. ARMED SERVICES: World War II, Army Air Corps, 2nd Lt., Pilot. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Management Consultant/Small Business Specialist: 1951 to present. U.S.A., Great Britain & Caribbean. 1997 Senior Consultant (CEO) to Dental Services of America. Start-up Prepaid Dental Plan. 1987-96 President, Internation&l Dental Plans., Inc. Dental HMO: grew from 17,000 lives to 250,000. 1980-86 President, Heat Recovery Inc. Energy Management Company/Cogeneration. 1960-80 President, owner, Carnaby Shops of Fla., Chain of Menswear shops (Florida) 1951-57 R.H. Macy & Co. Merchandise executive, various departments. COMMUNITY POSITIONS.AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS: Community Board Member, New World Symphony, Miami. Lifelong Supporter, Concert Assoc Greater Miami. Fellow Member, Museum of Modern Art, New York. Member, Miami Art Museum. Former Chairman, Founding Contributor, Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center. Former Executive Board, American Jewish Committee. American Management Association. National Association of Dental Plans, (NADP). Turnberry Country Club. Harvard Club, New York/Miami Member, Jewish Museum, New York Member, Holocaust Museum, Washington, D.c Member, Temple Sinai APPOINTMENTS: Appointed by Florida Governor Bob Graham to the White House Conference on Families. 120AV (Continued) STANLEY G. GREENSTEIN (Joyce Barsky Greenstein) CULTURAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE. A. New York, N.Y: >Developed cuI tural programs of local, nat ional and international scope for Temple Israel of Great Neck, encompassing religion, theatre, youth education. >Lifelong supporting member of Museum of Modern Art. B. South Florida: >Founding member and first chairman of Michael Ann- Russell Jewish Community Center. Developed several major cultural programs. Conceived and wrote $ 250,000 grant from US Government fo.. majo.. cuI tural program employing 10 professional performing artists and backup staff. This program included theatre, music, art, & poetry. Developed major concert series for the JCC in conjunction with 92nd St Y., N.Y.C. Former Vice Pres, JCC Greater Miami. >25 year supporter and Contributo.. to Concert Association of Greater Miami (Judy Drucker, President). >Community Boa..d Member/Cont..ibuto../New World Symphony. >Member/Contributor: Miami Art Museum Museum of Contemporary Art. Miami Ballet MOSAIC (Jewish Museum/Florida) C. Other: >Frequent visitor to France, having been to every majo.. French Museum seve..al times. >Art Collector (with Joyce Barsky Greenstein). >Fo..me..ly ma....ied to artist, Ilise Greenstein, deceased. Presently married to sculptor, Joyce Barsky G..eenstein >Member/Contributo..: Museum of Modern Art, New York City. Holocaust Museum, Washington, D.C. CCNY Allumni Assoc. Harva..d Allumni Assoc. American Jewish Committee. AIPAC Temple Sinai Great Miami Jewish Fede..ation. Handgun Control. >Student of the Cordon Bleu, Paris, F..ance. DENA A.KATZ 20335 W. Country Club Dr. #1502 Aventura. Fl 33180 PH & FAX (305) 692-8831 January 2, 1998 M=. Eri= ~. EC=O~3 city Manager Aventura Government Center 2999 NE 191 st., ste. 500 Aventura, FL 33180 Dear Sir: I would like to be considered for a seat on the Cultural and Recreation Board. My husband (not retired) and I moved to Florida, from Chica- go, over two (2) years ago and bought a condominium in Aventura last August. During my years in chicago (birth until this move) theater, movies, art, antiquities, travel, books, etc., have been among my favorite pursuits, well ahead of shopping. Thank you for your attention to my resume. very,;trulY yo~~ . ,U/huL / V{-;::// Dena (Mrs. Irwin) ~z RECEIVED J;.~ ^! 0;:; q\1? . r., _ ' - OFFICE OF THE cm MANAGER vp Dear Mr. Soroka, I was reading in the newspaper about your request tor people to serve on the Cultural and Recreation Advisory Board. Enclosed is my resume, I am very interested in participating on the board. I have lived here in Aventura since 1992. I have watched this area grow, and develope, into a very prosperous city. I hope you consider me as a candidate on the board. Thank you, ~{~-l~~,,- Beth Kramer-Hoopes 3375 North Country Club Drive Apt. 1508 A ventura, Florida 33180 RECEIVED JAN 0 6 1998 OfFICE OF THE cm MANAGER RESUME Heth Rochelle Kramer-Hoopes Personal 3375 North Country Club Drive #1508 A ventura, Florida 33 180 Home Address: Home Telephone: 305-935-2367 Date of Birth: September II, 1955 Social Security: 265 17 8173 R.N. Licensure 1978 State of Florida # 10 14962 Education 1975-1977 1985-1988 Professional Work Experience 9/95-Present 9/92-9/95 Miami Dade Community College School of Nursing Medical Center Campus Associate of Science Degree Florida International University School of Nursing Miami Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honors Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 N. W. 12th Avenue Miami, Florida 3313 6 Surgical Intensive Care Unit Duties StatfR.N. Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 N.W 12th Avenue Miami, Florida 33136 Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit Duties: StatfR.N. with relief charge duties Resume page 2 10/91-9/92 Memorial Hospital of Hollywood 3501 Johnson Street Hollywood, Florida 33021 Perdiem Staff Nurse Duties: Staffing ofIntensive Care Units 10/91-9/92 Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 N. W. 12th Avenue Miami, Florida 33136 Perdiem Staff Nurse Neoursurgical Intensive Care Unit Duties Staffing of NSICU 1991-10/91 Mercy Hospital Miami, Florida Nurse Educator\Quality Assurance Coordinator of Operating Room Duties Educate nursing staff for the operating room, responsible for operating room policy and procedure, and quality assurance. 1989-1991 Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 N.W. 12th Avenue Miami, Florida 33136 Nurse II Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit Duties: Staff nurse in 10 bed intensive care unit 1980-1989 Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 N.W 12th Avenue Miami, Florida 33136 Nurse II Operating Room Duties: Staff nurse in operating room area 1979-1980 Home Medical Services Miami, Florida Community Health Nurse Duties: In home monitoring and education of patients with regard to cardiovascular disease, post-op eye surgery, diabetes, including utilization of community resources. Resume page 3 1977-1978 Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 N.W. 12th Avenue Miami, Florida 33136 Nurse I Ortho-Rehab-Neuro Internship Program Duties: Staff nurse on neurosurgical floor, and in intensive care unit. Administrative Responsiblities 1983 Head Nurse ofE.NT Surgery 1980-1989 Charge Nurse of Operating Room on weekends. 1982-1989 Chairman of Peri-Operative Committee Teaching Responsibilities 1981-1989 Involved with ongoing program of staff inservices, along with teaching of new personnel and of student nurses, in areas of general surgery, transplant surgery, circulating responsibilities, scrub responsibilities, and patient safety. Certifications 1994-1996 Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support Memberships In Professional Associations 1978-1991 Nurses Professional Organization I 978-Present Florida Nurses Association 1985 American Heart Association 1980-Present Association of Operating Room Nurses Attendee at local and World Congress conventions Resume page 4 1986 Nurse advocate for the Protessional Performance Committee, representing the O.R/P.A.RU./ Ambulatory Surgery for the Nurse Professional Organization. I 989-Present American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. 1992-Present American Association of Critical Care Nurses. C~,---f~~ -':-;)~/ 9/ E( C~?L-~-.c~1~&L~- M-j; 'I;-;t:~k-fL1'-.-/ FI:, ,:;)=3/"Y() (Q;-e-4L~~~~1;/ '7 / y,f/ c6dd -# Y!?~1-c;26 ~j~o '---==L. c~ d'::::? /::- C7. ('/ C"--,A~'{__\. 7,--3'<L) - ""_) iJ {J <--'5 {'J--(-jf---tit---t~' G~t )dt--t-O-e~ dZ-~ a~:t~~' C~ eet-gt2~~f/8;f/}U'?L~-:Lt..t2-e_/. r-~~ ~!-d1J (!;-fl.J; r;y ~.eAL-~-LJ P' ~-~o ? /cJ u~5~-;7u~~//L/ LP, n \J rM~ {~~AA ~fit -/~ V7G -~~1U.t.v-?*,Jejj · ~,\.Q M~ ~~0X-> l/yJO-.:;J-k ' " () g..€cv ~ ~~c6;-~-v~~ Y~/1~~w~ ' J.~' ~cV ;J/JJ-~U}, ~l1V~- - ~~~R~'--f~ S-0-~U CVl~ ~ ~ - l/Y) ~v OADtLJ l ~ rJ~~t- 11 .fcfv..., Cl f~ RECEIVEn JP." _ 1__ -- ''j98 COMMUj, _ _ 'L !'i..i1VICE MARK LAUB 2851 NE 183RD ST APT 607 A VENTURA FL 33160-2138 Tel. (305) 932-3248 Dec. 23, 1997 Eric M, Soroka Aventura Gov't Center 2999 N.E. 191 St. Aventura, Fl. Dear Sir, I am a resident of Aventura for more than 20 years, having come here from Washington, D.C. to assume a position with Columbia Pictures Publications as a music arranger and Director of keyboard publications. The very nature of my profession allowed me numerous opportunities to visit many cities in the USA and assume diverse roles as/or that of clinician, workshop /seminar organizer as well as music instruction addressed to the pedagogical and performance needs of keyboard students, adult hobbyists, etc. -This response is based on the desire to contribute to the Board, positive and constructive in-put based on personal experience. )rnk 7. II . / "Mark Laub RECEIVED DEe ? ~ 1997 Vrr,I." OF THE CITY MANAGER .JHN-05-9d 110N 03:34 P~l J~NET L~INE 305 331 2505 r'.8.2 From the desk of Janel J( cfaine ;;P<?~f ~"b - 71tMe' e<>?<~,.air rx-L /Jr i-L 19'7r /lVljl~ ~(A1~ O/}{j {1/&o1),-fs j}~ol ~afid. '--- /7Ml-k J JHN-~~-~b MUN u6:64 ~M J~N~T L~INE Work Experience: 1997 1996 1993-Present 1 991-Present 1990-1991 19&4~ 1986 1975~1977 1972~ 1974 1961~1962 6u~ '9-51 ":'~l:::l~ ~'. us Janet K_ Laine 3900 Island Blvd. Apt 207 Aventura, FL 33160 (305)-931-6937 A ventura Recreation and Cultural A ventura, FL Arts Advisory Board Co~Chairman A ventura Recreation and Cultural A ventura, FL Arts Advisory Board Member Williams Island Cultural Committee Aventura, FL Co~Chairman 1997 Chailman 1995~1996 Founder 1993 Hollywood Arts and Cultural Center Hollywood, FL Docent Newton Historical Society ;'>Jewton, MA Volunteer at the Jackson Homestead Archives U.S. Government Boston, MA Federal Test Administrator Walpole S,hool System Walpole, MA Special Needs Tutor Norwood School System Norwood, MA Substitute Teacher Cambridge School System Cambridge, MA Sixth Grade Teacher 20281 East Country Club Drive #1501 Aventura, FL 33180 October 22, 1997 Robert M. Sherman Director of Community Services City of Aventura 2999 NE 191 st Street, Suite 500 Aventura, FL 33180 Dear Mr. Sherman, With this letter I am requesting to be considered for a position on the Recreational/Cultural Board for the City of Aventura. As a resident of Aventura since 1990, I have consistently taken advantage of and appreciated the wonderful array of cultural activities that South Florida has to offer. As you can see from my enclosed resume, I have had extensive experience planning and coordinating educational and cultural programs with diverse organizations and individuals. Utilizing my skills as a speech communications professional and English as a Second Language teacher in an urban, multi- cultural high school, I have created speaker workshops designed to enhance public speaking skills and leadership potential of students. I have the experience, desire, and initiative that would be an asset to the Board position. I would be interested in helping to cultivate ideas for future events and to implement various programs for our Aventura community. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, CevrOL A. Carol A. Milett 20282 East Country Club Drive, #1501 Aventura, FL 33180 December 30, 1997 Eric M. Soroka, City Manager Aventura Government Center 2999 NE 191 Street, Suite 500 Aventura, FL 33180 Dear Mr. Soroka, With this letter, I am requesting to be considered for a position on the Cultural and Recreation Advisory Board for the City of Aventura. As you can see by my resume, I have had extensive experience planning and coordinating a variety of cultural, educational, and arts programs with diverse organizations and individuals. In addition, you will note from the enclosed article which recently appeared in the Miami Herald, that I have often taken advantage of and appreciated the wonderful array of activities that our city government has offered. I am interested in serving on the Board to help cultivate ideas for future events and programs that would be enjoyed by residents of all ages in our Aventura community. I believe my experience, enthusiasm, and initiative would be an asset to the Board. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to the opportunity of discussing this further with you. Sincerely, &oL Jl Carol A. Milett CAROL A. MILEIT 20281 East Country Club Drive #1501 Aventura, FL 33180 (305) 935-2754 EXPERIENCE: Board of Education, City of New York Taught all levels of ESL (beginner, intermediate and advanced) as well as Speech Communications at an urban multi-cultural high school from 1964-1990. PROGRAM DEVEWPER I INSTRUCTOR Planned and coordinated educational and cultural programs. Worked closely with such diverse organizations, corporations and personalities as Lincoln Center, the New York City Police Department, Pepsico, jazz great Billy Taylor and legendary dancer Maria Tallchief. Handled scheduling and rehearsals for all programs. Created Speakers Workshop to enhance communication and public speaking skills as well as leadership potential of students. Trained students as emcees for all assembly programs and as announcers on the PA system. Coached students for speech contests with many winners over the years. Developed and implemented a new graduation ceremony which is still in effect. Trained administrators and supervisors in platform skills: microphone techniques, voice control, body language, etc. SUPERVISOR I COORDINATOR: Speech Communications Department Supervised department, trained new staff members and planned teacher programs. Formulated goals and objectives, developed new courses of study and evaluated performance of department members. Managed financial resources of department including purchase of audio-visual equipment, books and supplies. Recruited students from feeder schools. Mediated discipline problems. References furnished upon request. 3750 N.E. 208 Street Aventura, FI. 33180 December 23, 1997 Mr. Eric M. Soroka City Manager Aventura Government Center 2999 N.E. 191 Street, Suite 500 Aventura, FI. 33180 Dear Mr. Soroka: I would like to apply for appointment to the Cultural and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Aventura. I am a 51 year-old physician, an Aventura resident since March,1994. My wife and I presently reside in our home in the Island Way section of the Waterways. I am a Radiologist , and have practiced at Cedars Medical Center in Miami for over 19 years, my wife is a teacher at the Jacobson Sinai Academy Day School of Temple Sinai. I have always had great interest in the responsibilities inherent in this position. I have held significant leadership positions in community organizations which play very important roles in the delivery of cultural, educational and recreational programming to Northeast Dade. From 1980 to 1982, I served as President of the Board of the Michael-Ann Russell J.C.C., and from 1992 to 1994 as President of the Board of Temple Sinai of North Dade. I still serve on the Sinai Board as Immediate Past President. Among my activities at the JCC was organizing and serving as the host of a very successful arts event fundraiser held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami, at which Yaacov Agam was a surprise guest. I have been listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America, all published by Marquis Who's Who. Thank you for your consideration. If you need any additional information, please contact me at my office(325-5910) or my home(932-3135). For a personal reference, I would suggest George Berlin of Turnberry Associates. ,2:;e~ ~A/ Robert G. Layton RECEIVED DEe? 9 1997 lJFFICl vF TH E CITY MANAGER BETTY A. SUTNICK 19355 TumberryWay Unit 121 Aventura, Florida 33180 Telephone (305) 682-1972 FAX (305) 682- 1982 December 23, 1997 Eric M. Soroka, City Manager Aventura Government Center 2999 N.E. 191 Street, Suite 500 Aventura, Florida 33180 Dear Mr. Soroka, In response to your request please consider my qualifications for service on the Cultural and Recreation Advisory Board. A resident of Dade County since 1947, I moved to Tumberry in April of 1997. My life long interest in cultural arts -- classical music, ballet, opera, art, and theater -- has been the motivation for community service through the years in South Florida. In the 1960s I worked with 10hn Bitter when he organized the first local symphony orchestra, in residence at the University of Miami. I then served as a Board Member for the original Miami Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra directed by Fabian Sevitsky. I was honored to host the farewell party for Dr. Sevitsky in my home as he passed the baton on to Alain Lombard. I continued to serve on the board during Maestro Lombard's brief tenure. During that same era I hosted the founding organizational meeting for the Miami Ballet Society at my home. At that time Thomas Armour and his Miami Ballet, a regional company, provided the foundation for the core of dedicated balletomanes who eventfully brought us to the level of professionalism now available. I have been a long time supporter and personal friend of ludy Drucker, and am a patron of the Metropolitan Opera of New York. My work as a board member of Temple Emanuel, and on countless conunittees for the organization of special fund-raising events has given me the experience of working cooperatively and effectively with peers and support staff. I hope that I can now bring that experience to serve on the A ventura Cultural and Recreation Advisory Board. If! can provide any further information, please call me. Very Truly Yours, v~c CfiODl/n lTtluber '--" 30 December 1997 Eric M. Soroka. City Manager Aventura Government Center 2999 N E. 191" Street. Suite 500 Aventura. FL 33180 Dear Mr. Soroka RE: CUL TURAL AND RECREA nON ADVISORY BOARD I write further to the advertisement placed In Neighbors magazine regarding prospective Board members for the above committee. I am very Interested In serving in this capacity HaVing grown up in North Miami Beach, I then lived In London for 15 years and worked in the property and deSign business in Spain Israel. London. and South Florida I travelled allover Europe and back to South Florida continually for rr.y business. My mother. Mrs Berenice Steiner of Steiner Galleries has been in the art business at the Jockey Club and Bal Harbour for more than 30 years and I Ilave owned and operated art galleries with her for the past 10 years in Bai Harbour shops I also owned and operateD a deSigner children s boutique In Bal Harbour I have been an Aventura resident since 1987, and currently live at the Town Homes In Turnberry. I was the first woman to serve as Vice-President at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center (AT JC) and also served as Chairperson of the Board of Education for 3 years I have 2 children. aged 9 and 7. and am currently a graduate student at Nova Southeastern University pursuing a Masters In BUSiness Administration degree I will shortly begin worK at a medical consultancy practice Should you require any references. I Will be delighted to supply a liSt. In the meanlime you may contact Dr. Amir Baron at AT JC or Mrs. Rhoda Bernstein of the Aventura Council Commission. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest pOSSible convenience. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information or assistance. Yours sincerely, 'l!:o4e 7aukt 195(j() 9" c: J(j eplnce. CA,li/h c0/11Jffli (llet)ch err) 331(5(' (J.,I (305) Oj5-0ciOi 7:" (30"1) ()J5-l1~UC IJ-mrJl! louberr@.\/hl (}C/'!.\/ f.'(,l(JO (Irk, 1''''':-) t; ,-)-" RECEIVED Reswne: Lenore Toby - Simmons 3000 Island Boulevard WlIHams Island Avel\tura, FL. JAI~_ (j 1998 COMMUNITY SERVICE 1007 to Present: self employed, COnsultant for SpedaI Events and Fund Raising 1989 -1997 DIrector of Development, COncert Association of Aorlda. ThIs not for profit organization Is the Presenter of aD major cIassk:al events in SOuth florida. Budget Is +k 50% of the budget Is realized from ticket sales, the balance from fund raising and special events.. My responslbllitles included aD fund raising and creating the special events and executing them from Inception to finish. SOme of the most recent events Included ravarotti on the Beach. Over 200,000 people attended this free and 8000 were paid reserved seats. 1000 patrons attended a post concert reception in a tellt on the Beach.. Over 30 performances are presented in Dade and Broward Counties at Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts, Dade County Auditorium, Gusman Theater, Broward Theater of Performing Arts.. Managing Director of the COlony Theater on Uncoln Road, Miami Beach, ThIs Theater Is owned by the CIty of Miami Beach and operated by the COncert Association of florida. ThIs Theater had been closed for some time and the CIty chose the COncert Association to operate it. We bad a subsidy from the CIty plus we were able to secure grants from the State for Capitol Improvements. ThIs has become a favorite the for smaB performing arts, non prolt groups. We had organized a sliding scale of rental fees , which made it very affordable for these many groups. With rental night growing to over 200 night per year. I also created a space for a smaB restaurant, which assisted In bringing In additional revenues with the goal of eliminating the CitIes subsidy. 1986-1989- Director of SpedaI gifts for the Coconut Grove Playhouse. Doing fund raising through COrporate and personal donor support. Also created many spedal events for additional revenues. I opened a second stage now called the Encore Room. ThIs space was standing Vllcant for many years. It houses smaB shows, Jazz club etc. 1981- 1983 seacoast Towers Rental Apartmems. Miami Beach. DIrector of Rental of this 5 building COmplex. During this time I created a Apartment Hotel within the COmplex to assist with the ~ Rental market Due to the success with this project the owner re directed myetJorts to creating The Alexander All Suite Hotel. form 1983-1986 1 managed the Alexander Hotel and opened Dominique's Restaurant of washington DC fame. i986 the Hotel was sold 1979-1981. Managing Director of The Palms on the Ocean Hotel. which housed the Pritlken Longevity Center. 1975.1981 Manager of The Pontainebleau Hotel later to be called the Fontainebleau Hilton. Managed this Hotel though very difficult financial times. The tourist marlret had decUned and major conventions did not look. on Miami Beach with favor. I did an extensive 1IllU'k.e1ing survey and decided the only hope for filing those 1200 room was in developing business from Europe and SOuth America. After extensive travel throughout Western Europe and SOuth America I created packages with the airlines and Wholesale tour Operators. Was also inftueotial in creating inauaragal Plights into Miami from London ,Paris and Germany. Also dealt with Charter operators which brought in thousands of tourists from these countries. 1979 the owner of the Fontainebleau brought in a major chain to operate the Hotel. I continued on with HIlton till 1981 and chose to leave. 1970-1975 General Manager of the Eden Roc Hotel which closed in 1975, until it was sold in later years. I was born in Boston, MassachulseUs,After I was married I moved with my husband To Puerto Rico . I aUended the University of Puerto Rico where I studied Pine Arts. I entered the Hotel Rnsiness in Puerto Rico, worldng for the Ponce Intercontinental Hotel in aU phases of management. I left when we moved back to the States to Miami Beach. I am Bi-LinguaI EngIish/ Spanish, Organl71ltions Executive CommlUee Love & Hope BaD for the Diabetes Research Institutecbainnan for the Love & Hope Ball, 1998 Board of UncoIn Rd . Redevelopment CUltural CommiUee, WIIUams ISland COnsultant to : Le Cumbre, Latin American Travel Trade Show Special Events Consultant, Concert Association of florida \\\' ;r-"' \-.\SJ\li,~ \/Lz c/ ' , \\\\ '\'$\.Y1'\1... 14- '-vW,-$ , uJ~~'~",,-\ _~_~ ~3 LLNL ~ IJ~ ~L~ ~ j,-B~ YJ ~~ '~W~ ~f\-' Qft.,so~ -bJ tk....~ . . , .2:J.. ~, ~9. ~ 6- ~~, wQ, ~ 0 '~v. \)~ \.) :~c,\./jJ/<'l~ &0 .~QuJ,' iJt.lv"'R\L~~) ~~/}V(#) ,12: :4v ~,I _ C1\J\., l\~t~~~(h'} \tt~L '. ". &:( f}&,t?/)3.i.~f'-'.,,~\ ~. ,\..lk "\--j' ~'\.~L.-GOL-.~) ls" l ~ ML." '\ Q. L''t:t i,L. \~ ~ I \~ (j i ~, l,)J:V'h',-C C'>LC"\..,- 'i:)('"" "l~' ,-' " b 'i<'a.u.- Q,\,,-~ AA''-\J.'<,(.'Y''l~',l.!-,~o.U,' . c'-to' ~,-q-~,3\..~,-Cu~~ ~ CL~ ,---.t-' <L J11t~,.1tt t:- -:t:t\.C ~~.c~ llLLhc,-\.o 3 sr~1(,w.y , t ~ .J ~ L~..<L~Q~tk t.: q ce b-R'~ ~/ ~, ' CtQT{-~'\j Cl ~~IU'l\, :.;)~, -'tr -Lj f\ "- Q\.~t.ULL~ \J?;eQ\UU (~oI.~J "~\'\A.{ 'P-~\~~) ,k 8t2S) Cf Q.J.l'! q"~.3 (}~,. let --nl\ (t~r~. ^tl 1" 1.-1:. /. 0 CYm-. ~J,t .' .('L~V';. If) 6 f.. c;/C{f{: l- ;ecr! ~(rl ~)-' . ')-'!) v, /1 ~t j (\~L.h) V. A.-'1U/(j . ~):- ~"01c, l\~C] ". t .<-.G/'J J!~~ /1t~\J(dJ\.:> f- ('\ VV'-~, )l\-~\ (^?iFL~t >t - \j CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM FROM: TO: City Council DATE: January 8, 1998 SUBJECT: Zoning Notification Process Recently, several members of the City Council expressed concern regarding the notification process for zoning hearings. Attached is the section of the City Ordinance that relates to the notification process that is utilized by the City. Upon reviewing this matter, it appears the problem exists when the City takes action to postpone an item on the Agenda and continue the matter to another meeting. The affected property owners are not re-noticed. In order to correct this situation, I would recommend that when an item is continued to another meeting, the applicant should pay the costs of re-noticing the property owners. EMS/aca Attachment CC0454-98 Ordinance No. 97-15 Page 2 of zoning and planning services from Dade County to the City, it is necessary to adopt amendments to the provisions of Chapter 33 "Zoning" of the County Code as applicable to the City of Aventura pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Public Hearina: Notice of HearinQ. A. When an application, as prescribed by Section 33-304,33-309 and 33-314 of the County Code, is filed, it shall promptly be set for public hearing before the City Council. B. Written recommendations of the City Manager or his designee shall be developed and such recommendation shall become a part of the hearing file and record, and open for public inspection. C. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing describing the nature of the application and street address of the property shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than 10 days prior to the public hearing. D. A courtesy notice containing substantially the same information set forth in the published notice may be mailed to the property O'M1ers of record located within a radius of 300 feet of the property described in the application or such greater distance as the City Manager may prescribe; provided, hOll".lever, that failure to mail or receive such courtesy notice shall not affect action or proceedings taken under this Section. E. The property shall be posted no later than 10 days prior to the hearing in a manner conspicuous to the public, by a sign or signs containing information concerning the 2 Ordinance No. 97-15 Page 3 application including but not limited to the applied for zoning action and the time and place of the public hearing. F. All costs of advertising, mailing and posting shall be bome by the applicant. Section 2. City Zonina Officials and Authorities: Provisions in Effect. A. (1 ) Chapter 33 "Zoning" of the County Code, as made applicable to the City pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.03 of the City Charter, is hereby amended to substitute the City Council in the place and stead of County boards and committees, included but not limited to the Board of County Commissioners and the Zoning Appeals Board, so that all zoning variances, special exceptions, unusual uses, appeal of administrative action and other quasi-judicial action otherwise required to be taken by such boards or committees at a public hearing shall be taken by the City Councilor by any person or board delegated such authority by the City Council by ordinance. (2) Chapter 33 "Zoning" of the County Code, as made applicable to the City pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.03 of the City Charter, is hereby further amended to substitute the City Manager or his designee in the place and stead of all county officials, including but not limited to the Director of Planning, Development and Regulation, so that all zoning review of building permit applications and all other action which would otherwise be taken by such County officials shall be taken by the City Manager or his designee. The City staff under the direction of the City Manager shall perform those functions for the City as may be designated by the City Manager. (3) Chapter 33 "Zoning" of the County Code, as made applicable to the 3 CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM FROM: Arthur I. snYder'_~b Eric M. Soroka, ~_(a! December 24, 1997 TO: SUBJECT: Founders Committee DATE: The following represents the City Council member recommendation to the subject committee: Marion Smith (Councilmember Arthur Berger) Phil Sturtz (Councilmember Harry Holzberg) Manny Grossman (Councilmember Ken Cohen) Marian Nesbitt (Councilmember Patricia Rogers Libert) Don Gustin (Council member Jay Beskin) Ginger Grossman (Councilmember Jeffrey Perlow) Dan Eichmann (Mayor Arthur Snyder) EMS/aca cc: City Council CC0439-97 Scotr W. l.t:~d.s Jonathan l: Colby J.ckPla;, Kcith H."... J.!l. Spent< Of Coun,d lAWOfflCES Miami Office, 2950 S.W 2.7m Avenue Suite 300 Miami, Ronda 33133 1Olophonc: 3051567-1200 f=imilc: 305/443-6102 o.lando Office, 1245 ~ Fairbaoks Avenve Suire 300 :Wlncer Park. Florida 32789 Tekph"",,: 407/629-7800 facsimilc: 407/547-Z050 Nariona1 ToO ~ 800/567-4799 I.eeds&Colby I>. PflOI'E,<;StQNAL ASSQCtAllON J.qal As..ocisrann: Priscilla L Alison, C!,A Laura CareyrGarc.i.a !.qa11,...,.;g"""" Pablo Camocho. Jc AI LIapur, Jc January 6, 1998 David M. W olpin, Esquire Weiss,Serota&Helfinan Suite 204 2665 S. Bayshore Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Re: NicholaslMiller vs. Citv of AventllTa Dear David: 1 received your December 19, 1997 letter and appreciate your effort. 1 also appreciate your assistance during our telephone conversation. I would like very much to attend the January 12, 1998 workshop meeting at the City of A ventura. Please have your assistaoce call Marisa Armas in my office to advise of the exact time and location for this meeting. I would like the Occupational Tax to be $500.00 or less with respect to this situation and for it to be approved no later than the January or February council meeting. Thank you so much for your assistance. Very truly yours, LEEDS & COLBY, P.A. Jonathan T. Colby, Esquire rrC/mia cc: Mr. Steve Nicholas f:ICASts\WPDATAIMARlSAIGK\WOLPlN.009 ;:OO~ .011311 VlOll::!S S I::!.lI n:OI 96/60/10 kl if-, t F I IV --- WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Q,d65 SOUTH aAY5HOR~ CRIVE SUITe; ..ao .ROWARD OFFICE 888 &AST I..AS aLAS liOULEVAMO SUITIr. 710 FORT Ult.UOI:RCALI:. "LOJUOA 33301 TELEPMONE (954) 763-1189 1..1LLlAN ARANGO DE; LA HO:r:. !=tOY..J_ 8A.J;touET "'ITCH~LL A. 1!lI'~R""'AH HI""'''' L_ I!!JION'51(E: OANI~L H. CO\,.lLTOFF' L_ ROBEA'T E:L1AS COW.A,,"O G. OI.lEOES ~T!:PHE:N .1. lotELF'MAN ..JILL A. .JARKES"i'. ~ILI!!lIERTO pASTOR..,.. E:.LL[.N N. SAUl..- GAIL I). SEROTA- .JOSEPH K. SE.ROTA OANli;\. A. WE:15S- RICHARO .JAV WEISS OAVle fiot_ WOLPIN STCVE,N w. ~LKOWITZ MIAMI, FLORIOA 33133 TELt.PHONC (306) 854.-0800 TELECOP'ER t30S) 654-1.323 December 19, 1997 PALM IllEACH OFFIC::s:. 1872: SOUTHwt:ST 17..... STREET BOCA AATON. I"I..Oiltlg.-.. 33.86 TELEPHONE (561) 392.a7S2 TELEC.OPIER (56!) 3$12.71551 .OF" C.OUNSItI. Jonathan T. Colby, Esquire Leeds & Colby 2950 S.W. 27th Avenue Suite 300 Miami, Florida 33133 Re: Julia Nicholas ,Ilb/a Mrs. Julia p..lm p....i1ln@ Dear Mr. Colby: This letter is written in reference to the fonunetelling. establishment operated by your client, Julia Nicholas ("Nicholas"), at 20520 Biscayne Boulevard in Avemura, Florida. You have advised us that Nicholas objects to the payment of the City's occupational license taX., provided by Ordinance 96-13, as applicable to the fOItUDeteller occupation, upon the basis that Nicholas asserts thai the rate of the annual taX, $7,500.00, is excessive. Please be advised that the rate of the talC is the product of Section 205.0315, Florida StalJ.1teS. Please be fUrther advised that an a<lm;ni<traUVe remedy is available to Nicholas. If requested by you, we will present Nicholas' objection to the occupational license taX. rate for the fornmeteller occupation to the City Council for consideration at its January 12, 1998, workshop meeting. Depending upon the results of the workshop meefin&, the City Council may authorize the preparation of an amendment to the applicable occupational license taX. rate. Beyond the availability of the administtative rem~y, dcscnlled inunediately above, I would respectfully advise you as follows: ' 1. Pending resolution of Nicholas' objection to the occupational license taX rate applicable to tile fottUDtteUilig establishment at 20520 Biscayne Boulevard, we COO~ .:11311 VlOll3:S S I 3:.11 C1:01 96/60/10 .. Jonathan T. Colby, Esquire December 19, 1997 Page 2 have advised the City to refrain from occupationalliccnse taX enforcemem at such fortunetelling establishment, pending presemation and consideration of this occupational license tax rate dispute to the City Council. We provided this advice to the City on October 9, 1997, and the City has acted in accordance with such advice. Occupational license taX enforcement concerning Nicholas' fortunetelling business at 20520 Biscayne Boulevard will not be undertaken until final efforts to amicably conclude this matter are resolved. Accordingly, this enables the fortunerelling establishtnem to continue to operate at the 20520 Biscayne Boulevard address; 2. This letter shall serve to confirm to Miami-Dade County (the "County") Occupational license Tax Division, Departtnent of Revenue Collection, that the City of Avenmra has no objection to and consents to the issuance of the County occupational license to Julia Nicholas for the fortunetel!ing business conducted at 20520 Biscayne Boulevard, A ventura, Florida, for the occupational license tax period which commenced on October 1, 1997; 3. We recognize that the State D.O. T. is in the process of acquiring the lands at 20520 Biscayne Boulevard. Accordingly, any relocation of the fortunetelling establishment from 20520 Biscayne Boulevard to any other location within the City of Avenmra, will be governed by the provisions of the Zoning District regulations which are applicable within the City, as such regulations are presently in effect or as hereafter revised in accordance with law. We trust that you will avail yourself of the above described administrative remedy, and would encourage you to make a further effort to resolve this matter with us before embarking upon the path of litigation. Very truly yours, ~~~W~ David M. Wolpin DMW/cmb 328.001 cc: Mr. Eric M. Soroka, City Manager Richard Jay Weiss, Esquire WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A. tooljlJ .011311 VIOll3:S S13:.\1 n:ot 86/60/tO