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06-04-1996 Council Meeting MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1996 - 7 P.M. AVENTURA HOSPITAL MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING 21110 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD SUITE 101 AVENTURA, FLORIDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Snyder at 7:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Arthur Berger, Jay Beskin, Ken Cohen, Harry Holzberg, Jeffrey Perlow, Vice Mayor Patricia Rogers-Libert and Mayor Arthur Snyder. Also present were City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Attorney Richard Jay Weiss and Acting City Clerk Teresa M. Smith. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Landa led the pledge of allegiance. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers-Libert and seconded by Councilmember Perlow that the minutes of the May 21, 1996 Council meeting be approved, with the following amendments: 13A. Mayor and Council Report to reflect that Marian Nesbitt will be replacing Sol Natman, who resigned from his appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board; the $7,500 grant is for crime prevention, and the motion approving the grant included approval of the City's matching funds contribution. The motion passed unanimously and the minutes were approved, as amended. 4. AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None 6. CONSENT AGENDA: None 7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING: A. Mr. Weiss read the following ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE OPERATING DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion to approve the ordinance on first reading was made by Councilmember Perlow and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers-Libert. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. B. Mr. Weiss read the following ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING GENERAL PURCHASING REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF PROVISIONS OF METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY CODE SECTION 2-8.1, ET SEQ., PURSUANT TO CITY CHARTER SECTION 8.03; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; A motion to approve the ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Rogers-Libert and seconded by Councilmember Cohen. Councilmember Beskin moved to amend the ordinance to provide a finding of impracticability. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Perlow and passed unanimously. After extensive discussion, the motion to approve the ordinance as amended passed on a 6-1 roll call vote, with Councilmember Beskin voting No. The Manager and Attorney were directed to amend the ordinance for second reading in accordance with Council's discussions. 8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING: Mr. Weiss read the following ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF THE FIRST FISCAL YEAR BUDGET OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.05 OF THE CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON NOVEMBER 7, 1995 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF CHECKS; PROVIDING FOR POST AUDIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERAB1LITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion to approve the ordinance was offered by Councilmember Beskin and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers-Libert. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing and the following individuals addressed Council: Don Brody, 4000 Island Blvd; Leonard Brenner, 19355 Tumberry Way; and Mr. George Feffer, 2851 NE 183rd Street. Mayor Snyder then closed the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 96-05 was enacted. 9. RESOLUTIONS: A. Mr. Weiss read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF SECOND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA PROVIDING FOR AN ADVANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE CITY FOR INITIATION AND START-UP OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Cohen moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Perlow, unanimously passed by voice vote and Resolution No. 96-16 was adopted. B. Mr. Weiss read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED STATEWlDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR CATASTROPHIC DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY AND MODIFICATION #1 TO STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT AND THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion to adopt the resolution was offered by Conncilmember Holzberg and seconded by Councilmember Cohen. The motion passed unanimously and Resolution No. 96-17 was adopted. 10. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: A. MAYOR AND COUNCIL Mayor Snyder brought to Council's attention a letter he received from the Committee to Incorporate Aventura Beach, Florida, soliciting the City of Aventura's support in their incorporation efforts. A motion was offered by Vice Mayor Rogers-Libert and seconded by Councilmember Holzberg that Council respond, in writing, conveying the City's support of their incorporation efforts and include a statement that the City Council opposes their use of the name Aventura Beach. The motion passed by a 4-3 roll call vote, with Councilmembers Perlow, Beskin and Berger voting No. Councilmember Berger reported on cultural affairs and beautification. A motion was offered by Councilmember Berger and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers-Libert to authorize the Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Department of Transportation for the beautification of Biscayne Boulevard; that to the extent necessary, the Manager be authorized to employ the services of a landscape architect; and that the Beautification Committee Chairman be included in the negotiations. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Beskin expressed his concerns as to safety of private driveways passing over walkways to the fitness trail and safety on the south side of the Lehman Causeway. Mr. Leonard Brenner addressed Council regarding this matter. The Manager and Attorney were directed to prepare the appropriate legislation to provide for increased safety in these areas. Councilmember Beskin requested that the Manager research the issue of televising Council meetings and utilization of the 33180 zip code city-wide. Councilmember Cohen's report included discussion regarding the need for city-wide clean- up and the issue of street lighting. Mr. George Berlin, 1940 NE 194th Drive, North Miami Beach, addressed Council regarding street lighting. Addressing Councilmember Cohen's concerns regarding newspaper vending machines, Mr. Weiss stated that he would provide Council with sample ordinances of other municipalities regulating newspaper vending machines. At the invitation of Dr. Mary Pankowski, Councilmember Cohen discussed scheduling a tour for Councilmembers and their spouses of the north campus of Florida International University. Councilmember Holzberg provided an update as to public safety, including the status of the hiring of a police chief. Councilmember Perlow discussed the need for preparation of the appropriate ordinance to establish the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board. Mr. Weiss advised Council that a proposed ordinance would be provided to Council for discussion prior to first reading. After a brief recess, the meeting reconvened. B. CITY MANAGER Mr. Soroka provided Council with a status as to the RFP for landscape architect and professional engineer, the new facilities for City Hall, weekly briefing to be issued to Council, the budgetary report issued as of May 31, 1996, the logo contest, July 4th fireworks, citizen input survey and a priority-setting workshop to be scheduled in the near future. Mr. Soroka also introduced Harry Kilgore as the City's Director of Finance and Support Services. 4 C. CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Weiss updated Council as to the proposed ordinances regarding temporary signs, occupational license tax and solid waste collection franchises. He also discussed utility tax collections, the master transition agreement and FPL franchise ordinance research. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following individuals addressed Council: Harry Crook, Commodore Plaza; Ginger Grossman, 20100 W. Country Club Drive; and June Stevens, 20412 NE Del Vista Court. Council directed the Manager to prepare a resolution in memory of Miami Mayor Stephen P. Clark. 13. GENERAL DISCUSSION~OTHER BUSINESS: None 14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: Mayor Snyder announced the date of the next meeting as June 18, 1996. 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before Council, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned. Approved by Council on the Respectfully submitted: 18th day of .Junql 1996 Teresa M. Smith, CMC Acting City Clerk_._.~ Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at a 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.