11-08-2006
MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
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 6:08 p.m. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Billy
Joel, Michael Stern, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Harry Holzberg, 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.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Sgt. Tom Labombarda presented an overview of
the City's newly implemented Video Traffic Monitoring System. Certificates of
Appreciation were presented to Sgt. Labombarda, Commander Deidre Fogelgren and
Information Systems Department Director Karen Lanke for their assistance in
implementing this program. Certificates of Service were presented by Mr. Soroka to
ten-year Police Department employees Captain William "Skip" Washa and Commander
Fogelgren.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Wolpin read the title to item 5-F. A motion to approve the
Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner
Weinberg, unanimously passed and the following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
October 3, 2006 Commission Meeting
October 26, 2006 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2006-63 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-080
FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NE 29TH AVENUE
STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN THOMPSON AND
ASSOCIATES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2006-64 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR HEALTH INSURANCE RETIREMENT PROGRAM;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2006-65 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL DRUG CONTROL AND
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES;
TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND $5,781 IN FEDERAL FUNDS
FOR EXPANSION OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2006-66 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED
UNDER THE ASSETS OF THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF
THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. The following ordinance was approved on first reading:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA; AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" BY
AMENDING DIVISION 3 "PURCHASING" BY AMENDING SECTION 2-
252 "PURCHASING GUIDELINES", SECTION 2-253 "EXEMPTIONS
FROM COMPETITIVE FORMAL BIDDING", SECTION 2-256 "AWARD
OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS"; PROVIDING FOR
ENHANCED PURCHASING AUTHORITY, REVISIONS TO
EXEMPTIONS FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING, CLARIFICATION AND
UPDATE OF EXISTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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9. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: (Taken out of order at the consensus of the
Commission) Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA ADOPTING THE ATTACHED WATERWAYS PARK DOG PARK
AND VETERANS PARK RECONFIGURATION PLAN FOR INCLUSION AND
FUNDING IN THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DOCUMENT
2007/08 - 2011/12; ESTABLISHING AN ESTIMATED BUDGET AT $661,000;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The following individuals addressed
the Commission: Vickie and David Blatter, 3051 NE 183rd Lane; Lisa Knapp,
Hidden Bay; Joyce Hinenberg, One Island Place. There being no further
speakers, the public hearing was closed. A motion for approval was offered by
Commissioner Joel and seconded by Commissioner Stern. The motion for
approval passed unanimously and Resolution No. 2006-67 was adopted.
6. ZONING HEARINGS: Ex-parte communications by Commissioners, if any, were
disclosed and filed with the City Clerk in accordance with City Code Section 34. All
witnesses giving testimony in these hearings were sworn in by City Clerk Teresa M.
Soroka.
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A USE THAT MEASURES 16 STORIES AND 180 FEET
HIGH IN THE B2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, WHERE USES
THAT EXCEED THE HEIGHT LIMITATION OF 12 STORIES AND 120
FEET MAY BE PERMITTED BY CODE IN THE B2, COMMUNITY
BUSINESS DISTRICT AS A CONDITIONAL USE; TO PERMIT AN
INDOOR COMMERCIAL RECREATION USE CONSISTING OF A
BOWLING ALLEY IN THE B2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT,
WHERE INDOOR COMMERCIAL RECREATION USES INCLUDING A
BOWLING ALLEY MAY BE PERMITTED BY CODE IN THE B2,
COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT AS A CONDITIONAL USE, AND
TO GRANT AN EXTENDED TIME LIMIT FROM THE DATE OF SITE
PLAN APPROVAL IN WHICH TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT,
WHERE THE CODE PROVIDES THAT THE TIME FOR OBTAINING A
BUILDING PERMIT IS 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE
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APPROVING RESOLUTION UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE
APPROVAL, FOR A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF NE 207 STREET BETWEEN NE 29 AVENUE AND NE 30
AVENUE, CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Holzberg and seconded
by Commissioner Diamond. Planning Director Joanne Carr explained the
request of the applicant and entered the staff report into the record.
Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The following individuals
addressed the Commission: Stanley Price, Esq., Yizhak Toledano, and
Bernardo Fort Brescia, architect, representing the applicant; Laurie Allen,
Williams Island; Ivy Ginsburg, 3610 Yacht Club Drive. There being no
further speakers, the public hearing was closed. A motion to approve the
conditional use regarding height was offered by Commissioner Joel and
seconded by Vice Mayor Holzberg. The motion passed 6-1 by roll call
vote, with Commissioner Diamond voting no. A motion to approve the
bowling alley use, with the condition that no alcohol will be sold outdoors
prior to 6 p.m. on weekdays was offered by Vice Mayor Holzberg,
seconded by Commissioner Weinberg and passed 5-2, with
Commissioners Auerbach and Diamond voting no. A motion to approve
the request for extended time period for obtaining permits was offered by
Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Auerbach and passed
unanimously. A motion to approve the Resolution, as amended, was
offered by Commissioner Weinberg, seconded by Commissioner Diamond
and passed 5-2 by roll call vote, with Commissioners Auerbach and
Diamond voting no and Resolution No. 2006-68 was adopted.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A DRIVE-THROUGH BANK FACILITY AT PROPERTY AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NE 207 STREET AND NE 30
AVENUE, CITY OF AVENTURA LOCATED IN THE OP, OFFICE PARK
DISTRICT, WHERE DRIVE-THROUGH BANK FACILITIES ARE
PERMITTED BY CODE IN THE OP, OFFICE PARK DISTRICT AS A
CONDITIONAL USE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Joel, and seconded
by Vice Mayor Holzberg. Planning Director Joanne Carr explained the
request of the applicant and entered the staff report into the record. Vice
Mayor Holzberg opened the public hearing. The following individual
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addressed the Commission: Cliff Schulman, Esq., representing the
applicant. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was
closed. The motion passed unanimously and Resolution No. 2006-69
was adopted.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING: PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Wolpin read the
following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, BETWEEN GULFSTREAM PARK
RACING ASSOCIATION INC. AS DEVELOPER AND THE CITY OF
AVENTURA ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS ORDINANCE AND
RELATING TO A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 19.550 ACRES OF LAND,
MORE OR LESS, ZONED B2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, LEGALLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "B" TO THIS ORDINANCE, LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF NE 213 STREET AND BISCAYNE BOULEVARD,
CITY OF AVENTURA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; 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 individual addressed the Commission: Ms.
Ginsburg. There being no further speakers the public hearing was closed. The
motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No.
2006-16 was enacted.
10. REPORTS: As presented.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Elaine Adler addressed the Commission regarding the
Anchors Away project.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
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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 8:35 p.m.
Approved by the Commission on January ,
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