08-07-2001Jeffrey M. Perlow, Mayor
Arthur Berger
Jay R. Beskin
Ken Cohen
Manny Grossman
Harry Holzberg
Patricia Rogers-Libert
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Eric M. $oroka
Teresa M. Soroka, CMC
Weiss Serota Helfman
Pastoriza & Guedes
AGENDA
AUGUST 7, 2001- 6 PM
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDERVROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ZONING HEARINGS - SPECIALLY SET BY COMMISSION FOR 6 P.M.
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 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 staff have 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 not be considered. 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.
DISCLOSURE OF ANY EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA DENYING A VARIANCE FROM
SECTION 31-144(C) OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 0.30'
WHERE A 25' SETBACK IS REQUIRED BY CODE; DENYING
A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-221(I) OF THE CITY'S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A
TERMINAL PARKING ISLAND WIDTH OF 6' EXCLUDING
CURBING WHERE A WIDTH OF 7' EXCLUDING CURBING IS
REQUIRED BY CODE; APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM
SECTION 31-144(C) OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A STREET SIDE YARD SETBACK
OF 13' WHERE A 20' SETBACK IS REQUIRED BY CODE;
APPROVING VARIANCES FROM SECTION 31-221(I) OF THE
CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW
BUFFER STRIPS LESS THAN 7' IN WIDTH ADJACENT TO
THE SOUTH PROJECT LIMIT AND WEST PROPERTY LINE
AND ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH AND WEST LIMITS OF THE
BUILDING; FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17866 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted with amendments, including approval of front yard
setback, as Resolution No. 2001-58
4. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
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.
Action taken:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 03, 2001 Commission Meeting
July 19, 2001 Commission Meeting
July 19, 2001 Workshop Meeting
Approved
Action taken:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATION NO. BA-001 FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE NE 188th ST ROADWAY, DRAINAGE AND
BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND BERMELLO
AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Authorizes City Manager to execute work authorization for design
services for roadway, drainage and beautification improvements to NE
188th Street)
Adopted as Resolution No. 2001-52
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-004 FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PERFORM A DRAINAGE
STUDY FOR THE BISCAYNE LAKE GARDENS AND
HOSPITAL DISTRICT AREAS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES
FOR THE AMOUNT OF $80,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Authorizes City Manager to execute work authorization for drainage
study of Biscayne Lake Gardens and Hospital District)
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2001-53
Action taken:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF 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.
(Declares certain property in the Police Department as surplus to the
City and provides for disposal)
Adopted as Resolution No. 2001-54
Action taken:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO
$35,000 FOR DICTAPHONE EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE
PROGRAM FOR SUBJECT AND TAG CHECKS, AND CRIME
PREVENTION ACTIVITIES FROM THE POLICE
FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY
MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED JULY 27, 2001.
(Authorizes appropriation of funds from Police Forfeiture for office
equipment, software programs and crime prevention activities)
Approved
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Action taken:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE RESERVE
FUND SECURING THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN
COUNCIL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1999A; DELEGATING
THE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO APPROVE ANY NECESSARY AMENDMENTS
TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Approves restructuring of the Debt Service Reserve Fund for the
Florida Municipal Loan Council)
Adopted as Resolution No. 2001-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING THE "PENINSULA"
Action taken:
PLAT, BEING A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF TRACT C OF
ATLAS TERMINAL APARTMENTS, PLAT BOOK 147, PAGE
67, CITY OF AVENTURA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Approves plat for subject property)
Adopted as Resolution No. 2001-55
Action taken:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF
TIME TO RECORD THE "BELT EDMOND J. SAFRA
SYNAGOGUE" FINAL PLAT, LYING IN THE NW ~A OF
SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, CITY OF
AVENTURA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Approves extension of time to record subject plat)
Withdrawn - plat has been recorded
Action taken:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
THE CITY'S GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO
UNITEDHEALTHCARE FOR POS PLAN 400T; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER, ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO
EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Authorizes City Manager to execute contract for City's Group Health
Insurance with Unitedhealthcare)
Adopted as Resolution No. 2001-57
7. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2
"ADMINISTRATION" BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII "CODE
OF ETHICS" BY CREATING SECTION 2-395 "DISCLOSURE
OF BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS," TO PROVIDE FOR THE
DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS BY MEMBERS
OF THE CITY COMMISSION AND CITY ADVISORY BOARDS
WITH APPLICANTS, APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVES AND
INTERESTED PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE CITY
COMMISSION OR CITY ADVISORY BOARDS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved, with amendments, on first reading/to be addressed at
August Workshop meeting prior to second reading
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Action taken:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 31
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS," BY AMENDING
ARTICLE V "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES," BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-71 "PROCEDURES OF GENERAL
APPLICABILITY," BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (B)
"APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS," TO PROVIDE
REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICATIONS CONTAIN
AFFIDAVITS OF THE APPLICANT INCLUDING AN
"APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE AFFIDAVIT" AND A
"BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AFFIDAVIT," PROVIDING FOR
DISCLOSURE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND BUSINESS
RELATIONSHIPS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approved on first reading
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES - SECOND READING: None
9. RESOLUTIONS: None.
10. OTHER BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION REGARDING BAN ON CELLULAR PHONE USAGE
WHILE DRIVING (Vice Mayor Cohen)
Action taken: Commission to express, in writing, to the Miami-Dade County
Commission, support of County Commission's passage of legislation banning
cellular phone usage while driving
PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
1sT BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 5:45 PM
COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 6:00 PM
(following Budget Hearing)
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 5:45 PM
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