09-11-2007
The Qty of
AVentura
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MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 6 PM
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan
Gottlieb. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Teri Holzberg,
Billy Joel, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Michael Stern, Mayor Gottlieb, 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: Led by Pete Cuccaro. Rev. Will Keyser led the
observance in remembrance of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Ten-year Certificates of Service were presented to
employees Charles Carlantone and Karyn Brinson. Proclamations were presented by
Mayor Gottlieb to Principals of the schools that service the students living in the City of
Aventura and to Regional II Superintendent Enid Weisman.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was offered by
Commissioner Weinberg, seconded by Commissioner Joel, unanimously passed and
the following action was taken:
A. The following minutes were approved:
July 10, 2007 Commission Meeting
July 19, 2007 Commission Meeting
July 19, 2007 Workshop Meeting
B. The following motion was approved:
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $56,500
FOR 10 BALLISTIC PANELS, DFY-IT PROGRAM, LOCKING VEHICLE
MOUNTS EQUIPMENT AND WEAPONS FROM THE POLICE
FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S
MEMORANDUM.
C. Resolution No. 2007-35 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL/MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY
RECREATION CENTER BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
SEVERN TRENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. AS SET FORTH IN
RFP 07-5-04-2; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2007-36 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED
UNDER THE ASSETS OF THE 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.
E. The following motion was approved:
MOTION TO APPROVE REQUEST OF HI LIFT MARINA LLC FOR
EXTENSION OF APPROVALS GRANTED THROUGH RESOLUTION
NO. 2006-57 FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTH PERIOD FROM
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 TO MARCH 12, 2008.
F. Resolution No. 2007-37 was adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO AMEND THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED USERS FOR ALL
BANK OF AMERICA BANK ACCOUNTS AS SET FORTH ON CERTAIN
BANK FORMS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. The following motion was approved:
MOTION TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE SPECIAL PURPOSE
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2007 AND TO
ACCEPT FOR FILING THAT LETTER DATED AUGUST 28, 2007
ATTACHED HERETO AS ATTACHMENT 1."
6. ZONING HEARINGS: Ex-parte communications by Commissioners, if any, were
disclosed and filed with the City Clerk in accordance with City Code Section 34. All
witnesses giving testimony in these hearings were sworn in by City Clerk Teresa M.
Soroka.
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A. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SYNAGOGUE, YESHIVA
AND LIBRARY IN THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS (B2) DISTRICT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2956 A VENTURA BOULEVARD, CITY OF
A VENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Holzberg and
seconded by Vice Mayor Stern. Planning Director Joanne Carr addressed
the Commission and entered the staff report into the record. Mayor
Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The following individuals addressed
the Commission: David Lazarus, Esq., Fromberg Perlow & Kornick, and
Netsah Israel, representing the applicant; Bob Burroughs, and Rev. Will
Keyser. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The motion for approval passed unanimously and Resolution No. 2007-
38 was adopted.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE
FROM SECTION 31-171(b)(1) OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW TWO (2) ENCLOSED PARKING SPACES
AND ONE (1) UNENCLOSED PARKING SPACE FOR EACH OF THE
TWO UNIT B SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES WITHIN THE "VILLAS AT
AVENTURA" DEVELOPMENT, WHERE A MINIMUM OF ONE (1)
ENCLOSED PARKING SPACE AND TWO (2) UNENCLOSED PARKING
SPACES FOR EACH UNIT ARE REQUIRED BY CODE; FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NE 34
AVENUE AND NORTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE; CITY OF AVENTURA;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Diamond and
seconded by Commissioner Auerbach. Planning Director Joanne Carr
addressed the Commission and entered the staff report into the record.
Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing. The following individuals
addressed the Commission: Brian Adler, Esq., Bilzin Sumberg, and Lyn
Savitz, 3375 N. Country Club Drive. There being no further speakers, the
public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed unanimously
and Resolution No. 2007-39 was adopted.
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7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA; AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 31 "LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" , AT ARTICLE XI "DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY", BY CREATING
SECTION 31-242 "PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM PROTECTION";
TO PROTECT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN
THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
FOR PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Weinberg and
seconded by Commissioner Auerbach. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public
hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The
motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA; AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 48 "VEHICLES AND USE
OF THE RIGHT OF WAY", BY CREATING ARTICLE III," DANGEROUS
INTERSECTION SAFETY", PROVIDING FOR RECORDED IMAGE
MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF RED LIGHT INFRACTIONS,
AND FOR RELATED PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS; AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION", ARTICLE V "CODE
ENFORCEMENT", SECTION 2-348 "SCHEDULE OF CIVIL
PENALTIES"; TO FACILITATE USE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
MECHANISM FOR DANGEROUS INTERSECTION SAFETY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Diamond and
seconded by Vice Mayor Stern. Mr. Soroka explained the provisions
contained in the ordinance. Mayor Gottlieb opened the public hearing.
The following individual addressed the Commission: Pete Cuccaro, Public
Safety Consultant - Traffipax. There being no further speakers, the public
hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll
call vote.
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING: PUBLIC HEARING: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
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10. REPORTS: As presented.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimousl assed, the meeting
adjourned at 7: 15 p.m.
Approved by the Commission on Oc
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