04-01-2003MINUTES Aventura Government Center
CITY COMMISSION MEETING 19200 w. country Club Ddve
APRIL 1, 2003 6 PM Aventura, FIodda 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Jay R. Beskin,
Ken Cohen, Bob Diamond, Manny Grossman, Vice Mayor Harry Holzberg, Mayor
Perlow, 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: Billy Joel led the pledge of allegiance.
3. ZONING HEARINGS: None.
4. ELECTION OF MAYOR: After motion made by Commissioner Holzberg, seconded
by Commissioner Beskin, and unanimously passed, Commissioner Grossman was
elected Vice Mayor for the next 6-month term.
5. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions: None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Diamond requested removal of item 7-J from
the Consent Agenda. A motion to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda was
offered by Commissioner Holzberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Grossman, unanimously
passed by roll call vote and the following action was taken:
A. Minutes were approved as follows:
March 11, 2003 Commission Meeting
March 27, 2003 Workshop Meeting
B. Resolution No. 2003-25 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2003-26 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CiTY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE
ATTACHED CHANGE ORDER FOR THE NE 188TM STREET
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND
JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution No. 2003-27 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADJUSTING THE 2002~03 FISCAL YEAR
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution No. 2003-28 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2003-03 WHICH
APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF
AVENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-
YEAR TERM BY AMENDING SECTION 1 IN ORDER TO FILL A
VACANCY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution No. 2003-29 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF NORTH BAY VILLAGE FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The following motion was approved:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $97,800
FOR RADIO SYSTEMS UPGRADE, TASERS AND ACCESSORIES,
LASER MEASURING DEVICE EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING, CRIME
PREVENTION SUPPLIES, METAL SHELVING ACCESSORIES AND
BUILD OUT AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR THIRD FLOOR POLICING
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OPERATIONS FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE FUND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM.
Resolution No. 2003-30 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT
FOR BID NO. 03-3-04-2, ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO
HORSEPOWER ELECTRIC INC. AT THE BID PRICES AS CONTAINED
IN EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID
AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution No. 2003-31 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT
FOR BID NO. 03-3-18-2, LANDSCAPE MATERIAL PROCUREMENT
AND DELIVERY TO VlLA & SON LANDSCAPING CORPORATION AT
THE BID PRICE OF $139,097.50; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID
AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution NO. 2003-32 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY COMMISSION SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW FIRE
STATION TO BE LOCATED AT IVES DAIRY ROAD AND 1-95 TO
HOUSE AN ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FIRE TRUCK AND PROVIDE
FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE CAPABILITIES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution No. 2003-33 was adopted as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AWARDING AND LETTING A BID/CONTRACT
FOR BID NO. 03-3-21-2, IRRIGATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY TO HUGHES SUPPLY, INC., AT THE
BID PRICE OF $120,955.20; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SAID BID
AWARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed separately:
J. Resolution No. 2003-34 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE AVENTURA CULTURAL CENTER
FOUNDATION, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to approve the resolution, with an amendment to include Jerry
Cohen as a member was offered by Commissioner Diamond, seconded
by Commissioner Auerbach and unanimously passed.
8. ORDINANCES- FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES- SECOND READING:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION", AT
DIVISION 3 "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD", BY
AMENDING SECTION 2-151 "CREATION, COMPOSITION AND
QUALIFICATIONS", AND AMENDING SECTION 2-154 "RULES OF
PROCEDURE"; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO SIZE AND
QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENCONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Auerbach, and seconded by
Vice Mayor Grossman. Mayor Perlow opened the public hearing. There being
no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2003-04 was enacted.
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B. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 31-191(g)(2) OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS REGARDING WALL SIGNS ON OFFICE AND HOTEL
BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Grossman and seconded by
Commissioner Diamond. Mayor Perlow opened the public hearing. There being
no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2003-05 was enacted.
10. RESOLUTIONS: None.
11. OTHER BUSINESS: None
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following individual addressed the Commission: liana
Vogel, 3150 NE 190th Street.
13. REPORTS. As submitted.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, pas
seconded and ~r~animously sed,Athe meeting
adjourned at 6:30 p.m. //
erisa M.~ ty Clerk
Approved by the Commission on March 6, 2003.
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