02-03-1998 Council MeetingMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1998 6:00 P.M.
Columbia Aventura Medical Arts Building
21110 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 101
Aventura, Florida
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder. Present were Councilmembers Arthur Berger, Ken Cohen,
Harry Holzberg, Jeffrey M. Perlow, Patricia Rogers-Libert, and Mayor Snyder, City
Manager Eric M Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith, and City Attorney Stephen Jay
Helfman. Vice Mayor Jay R. Beskin was absent. As a quorum was determined to
be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ms. Smith led the pledge of allegiance.
3. ZONING HEARINGS - SPECIALLY SET BY COUNCIL FOR 6 P.M.
Ex-parte communications by Council, if any, were disclosed and filed with the City
Clerk in accordance with Ordinance 96-09. All witnesses giving testimony in this
hearing were sworn in by the City Clerk.
A. COSCAN WATERWAYS, INC. - Request for Deferral
A motion to defer this item indefinitely was offered by Councilmember Rogers-
Libert, seconded by Councilmember HoIzberg and unanimously passed.
B. AVENTURA'S FINEST HAND CAR WASH - Request fOr Extension
A motion to defer this item until the February 17, 1998 Council meeting was
offered by Councilmember Rogers-Libert, seconded by Councilmember Perlow
and unanimously passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve the minutes of the January 20,
1998 Council Meeting was offered by Councilmember Cohen, seconded by
Councilmember Rogers-Libert and passed unanimously.
5. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Mr. Helfman read the title to the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR DUAL DESIGNATION OF
NORTHEAST 37TM AVENUE AS NORTHEAST 37TM AVENUE AND
YACHT CLUB DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF AVENTURA;
REQUESTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO APPROVE AND IMPLEMENT
SUCH DUAL DESIGNATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Councilmember Rogers-Libert, seconded by
Councilmember Berger, unanimously passed and Resolution No. 98-15 was
adopted.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
A. Mr. Helfman read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER
ENTITLED "SATELLITE DISHES", PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATION OF THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND USE OF
SATELLITE DISHES DESIGNED FOR OVER-THE-AIR RECEPTION OF
TELEVISION BROADCAST SIGNALS, MULTICHANNEL, MULTIPOINT
DISTRIBUTION SERVICE, DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITES,
MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE, INSTRUCTIONAL
TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE, AND LOCAL MULTIPOINT
DISTRIBUTION SERVICE; DELEGATING REVIEW AUTHORITY AND
APPROVAL OF THE INSTALLATION OF SUCH DISHES TO THE CITY
MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by
Councilmember Rogers-Libert. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. The
following individuals addressed Council: George Berlin, 1940 NE 194th Drive; and
Jane Fagan, Esq., Leibowitz & Associates, One Southeast Third Avenue. There
being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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B. Mr. Helfman read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER,
ENTITLED "WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND
ANTENNAS"; PROVIDING PURPOSE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS; PROVIDING
PERMITTED USES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; PROVIDING PERMITTED
USES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING SPECIAL EXCEPTION
USE; PROVIDING EQUIPMENT STORAGE; PROVIDING REMOVAL OF
ABANDONED ANTENNAS AND TOWERS; PROVIDING
NONCONFORMING USES;
RESIDENTS; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION
DATE.
PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR
PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR
IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE
A motion for approval was offered by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by
Councilmember Rogers-Libert. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Ms.
Fagan addressed Council. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was
closed. The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES- SECOND READING:
A. Mr. Helfman read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A RESIDENCY POLICY FOR
UTILIZATION OF AVENTURA FOUNDERS PARKS TO PROVIDE
PRIORITY TO CITY RESIDENTS; ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE
FOR NON RESIDENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION
IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by
Councilmember Holzberg. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. The following
individuals addressed Council: Albert De Armas, 18801
Collins Avenue; Robert Jordan, Commodore Plaza; Mr. Berlin; Debbie Lazar, 3625
N. Country Club Drive; and Lionel Socolov, 3530 Mystic Point Drive. There being no
further speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed 5-
1 by roll cell vote with Councilmember Rogers-Libert voting no and Ordinance No.
98-02 was enacted.
B. Mr. Helfman read the following ordinance by title:
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AN .ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 26, "ELECTIONS" PROVIDING THAT THE
CITY CLERK SHALL CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS WITH THE
ASSISTANCE OF THE DADE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTION;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by
Councilmember Berger. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Thers being
no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval was
unanimously passed by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 98-03 was enacted.
10. OTHER BUSINESS:
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NAMING OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL (Councilmember Cohen). A motion was
offered by Councilmember Perlow, seconded by Councilmember Rogers-Libert
and unanimously passed to recommend to the School Board that the new high
school be named in honor of Dr. Michael Krop.
REPORTS: As submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Socolov; Mr. Jordan; and Rubin Steiner, W. Country
Club Drive.
ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before Council at
this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting
adjourned at 7:10 p.m. ~(,L~'~'-',?~ ~~,/ ?
Teresa M Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by Council on February 17, 1998.
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meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, m ay need to ensure that a
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