11-01-2005
City Con1n1iRRion
Susan Gottlieb, Mayor
A~e City of
rl..Ventura
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City Manager
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM
Zev Auerbach
Bob Diamond
Billy Joel
Harry Holzberg
Michael Stern
Luz Urbaez Weinberg
City Gcrk
Teresa M. Soroka, MMC
City Attomcv
Weiss Serota Helfman
Pastoriza Cole & Boniske
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 1, 2005 · 6 PM
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALLTOORDER~OLLCALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not
expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any
member of the Commission, that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
October 11, 2005 Commission Meeting
October 11,2005 Workshop Meeting
Action taken: Approved
B. 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
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; TO APPLY FOR,
RECEIVE, AND EXPEND $7,743.00 IN FEDERAL FUNDS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-63
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION OF
FUNDS FOR THE TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
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GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, AS OUTLINED IN
THE ATTACHED CONTRACT; TO FACILITATE THE
EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $49,625 IN FUNDS;
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION, INCLUDING THE EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENTS WITH THE PURPOSE OF CREATING THIS
PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE DADE COUNTY
ASSOCIATION OF CmEFS OF POLICE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-64
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-065 FOR PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT NORTH
COLLECTOR CONNECTION AND NE 213TH STREET
OUTFALL UPDATE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF A VENTURA AND CRAVEN
THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-65
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-064 FOR PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR A VENTURA BOULEVARD ROAD
RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF A VENTURA AND CRAVEN
THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-66
F. ITEM WITHDRAWN
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THAT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA
AND CSA SOUTHEAST, INC. FOR BUILDING, ENGINEERING
INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
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OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-67
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THAT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA
AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF THE STATE
ATTORNEY FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA TO REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR THE COST OF
STATE ATTORNEY PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL
VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA CONFIRMING THE DECLARATON
OF STATE OF EMERGENCY AND ENACTMENT OF CURFEW
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER, AS ATTACHED HERETO
INCLUDING ALL REVISIONS THEREOF, RELATING TO THE
AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE WILMA; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-69
6. ZONING HEARINGS
QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS - Please be advised that the following items on the Commission's agenda are
quasi-judicial in nature_ If you wish to object or comment upon any of these items, please inform the Mayor when he requests
public comments. An opportunity for persons to speak on each item will be made available after the applicant and staffhave
made their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, will be made under oath or
affinnation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-examination. If you refuse either to be
cross-examined or to be sworn, your testimony will be given its due weight. The general public will not be permitted to
cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf
Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization. Further details of
the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA MODIFYING CONDITION 1) OF
THE APPROV AL GRANTED THROUGH RESOLUTION NO.
2003-06 ADOPTED JANUARY 7, 2003 TO MODIFY THE
APPROVED PLAN TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL
ADVERTISING ON THE SOUTHERN MOST PANEL OF THE
REAR (WEST) FACE OF THE SIGN LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND
IVES DAIRY ROAD, CITY OF A VENTURA, ON PROPERTY
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DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-70
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES: SECOND READING:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA
AMENDING SECTION 31-21 "DEFINITIONS" OF THE CITY'S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE A
DEFINITION OF "GROSS LEASABLE AREA"; AMENDING
SECTION 31-144(C) "COMMUNITY BUSINESS (B2) DISTRICT"
OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO
AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING MINIMUM
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE FOR SHOPPING CENTERS
CONSISTING OF MORE THAN 1,000,000 SQUARE FEET DUE
TO THE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF THESE CENTERS;
AMENDING SECTION 31-171 "OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING STANDARDS" OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO AMEND THE
REGULATIONS FOR PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
SHOPPING CENTERS CONSISTING OF MORE THAN 1,000,000
SQUARE FEET OF GROSS LEASABLE AREA DUE TO THE
UNIQUE AND SPECIAL DEMANDS OF THESE LARGER
CENTERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Enacted as Ordinance No. 2005-15
QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS - Please be advised that the following item on the Commission's agenda is
quasi-judicial in nature. If you wish to object or comment upon this item, please inform the Mayor when she requests public
comments. An opportunity for persons to speak on each item will be made available after the applicant and staffhave made
their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, will be made under oath or
affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-examination. If you refuse either to be
cross-examined or to be sworn, your testimony will be given its due weight. The general public will not be permitted to
cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf.
Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization Further details of
the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Clerk.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION
FOR A 0.51 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON NE 34
AVENUE AT NORTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A, FROM CF,
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO RS2, RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA BY AMENDING
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THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR TWO PARCELS OF
SUBMERGED LAND TOGETHER MEASURING 5.39 ACRES
MORE OR LESS LOCATED SOUTH OF NE 207 STREET AND
EAST OF NE 34 AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT B, FROM RMF4, MULTIFAMILY
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO CNS,
CONSERVATION DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Enacted as Ordinance No. 2005-16
9. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE 2005 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL
REPORT OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL OF THE
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT TO THE SOUTH
FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUFFICIENCY REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-71
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA EXTENDING THE TERM OF A
MORATORIUM ON ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT ORDERS
AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS WITmN THE CITY
CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT WHICH IS PROPOSED ON
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
WITHIN ANY RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS OF THE CITY; TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR A
SIXTY (60) DAY PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 7, 2005 TO
FEBRUARY 7, 2006; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2005-72
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS:
MOTION TO APPOINT INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1,
2005
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Action taken: Leonard Brenner, Manny Grossman, Alan Lips, Arthur Berger
and Arthur Barr selected to serve on Charter Revision Commission
13. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGSIEVENTS
COMMISSION WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 17,2005 2:30 p.m.
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, 305-466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory
Boards may be in attendance. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any
matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Aventura Govermnent Center, 19200 W. Country Club
Drive, Aventura, Florida, 33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Clerk at 305-466-
8901.
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