05-06-08
City Commission
Susan Gottlieb, Mayor
A~ City of
~ventura
City Mana~
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM
Zev Auerbach
Bob Diamond
Billy J od
T eri Ho[zberg
Michael Stern
Luz Urbaez Weinberg
City Clerk
Teresa M. Soroka, MMC
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City Attorney
Weiss Serota Hell'man
Pastoriza Cole & Boniske
AGENDA sp
MAY 6, 2008 6 PM II"
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Employee Service Awards
Certificates of Appreciation to Business Tax Equity Study Advisory Board
Distinguished Citizen Award
Florida Department of Transportation - 95Express/I-95 Express Lanes
5. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not
expected to require discussion or review. Hems 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.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
April 8, 2008 Commission Meeting
April 17, 2008 Special Meeting
April 17, 2008 Workshop Meeting
Action taken: Approved
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF A VENTURA AND
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC
TRANSPORT A TION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF
A VENTURA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2008-20
May 6, 2008 CcmmissiCll MeetiDg
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, REQUESTING MIAMI- DADE
COUNTY TO CONSIDER ADOPTING CONSUMER
PROTECTION MEASURES TO PROVIDE THAT
RESTAURANTS MUST DISCLOSE THE PRICE OF FOOD AND
BEVERAGE SPECIALS BEFORE ACCEPTING ORDERS FROM
RESTAURANT PATRONS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2008-23
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE
ELECTION RESULTS OF THE APRIL 22, 2008 MUNICIPAL
SPECIAL MAIL-IN BALLOT ELECTION, AS CERTIFIED BY
THE CANVASSING BOARD AND ATTACHED HERETO;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2008-21
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF
SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. TO PERFORM
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AT RISK IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ISQ NO. 08-04-18-2, ARTS AND
CULTURAL CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH
AL TERNA TE FIRM TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED
SERVICES SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS WITH SELECTED FIRM
BE UNSUCCESSFUL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2008-22
6. ZONING HEARINGS: 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 object or comment upon any of these items,
please inform the Mayor when she 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 swom, your testimony will be given its due weight. 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.
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE SALES AND SERVICE OF WINE
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AND CHAMPAGNE AT THE CAVIAR & MORE! KIOSK IN
THE AVENTURA MALL AT 19501 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD,
CITY OF A VENTURA; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted, with amendments, as Resolution No. 2008-24
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING SIGN VARIANCE
FOR FOREVER 21 RETAIL INC. ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 19501 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2008-25
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - PUBLIC INPUT:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA
AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE II "LOCAL
BUSINESS T AXES"OF CHAPTER 18 "BUSINESS REGULATIONS,
TAXES AND PERMITS" BY AMENDING SECTION 18-32 "TERM OF
RECEIPT; HALF YEAR RECEIPT; TRANSFER OF RECEIPT";
AMENDING SECTION 18-41 "HOME OCCUPATION RECEIPTS";
AND AMENDING SECTION 18-42 "TAX SCHEDULE" TO CONFORM
WITH RECENT REVISIONS TO FLORIDA STATUTE CHAPTER 205
TO ESTABLISH NEW RATE STRUCTURES FOR LOCAL BUSINESS
T AX RECEIPTS BY PROVIDING AN INCREASE OF UP TO TEN
(10%) PERCENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Action taken: Approved on first reading
8. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2007-13 WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE
2007/2008 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE 2007/2008 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 ORDINANCE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Enacted as Ordinance No. 2008-09
B. CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA
CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008/2009 (JULY 1 - JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05
OF THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR
BUDGET ARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Enacted as Ordinance No. 2008-10
9. RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARING:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA FLORIDA NAMING THE 1.5 ACRE PARK LOCATED ON
213TH STREET AS THE GEORGE J. BERLIN MEMORIAL PARK IN
HONOR OF GEORGE J. BERLIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE
AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Tabled for further discussion
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
COMMISSION WORKSHOP MAY 15, 2008 9 A.M.
COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 6 P.M.
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled
and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City
Clerk, 305-466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more members of the City of A ventura Advisory
Boards may be in attendance. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any
matter considered at such 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. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office ofthe City Clerk, City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W. Country Club
Drive, Aventura, Florida, 33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Clerk at 305-466-
8901.
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