09-16-2010 WorkshopMINUTES
CITY COMMISSION Aventura Government Center
)Wiaifra WORKSHOP MEETING 19200 W. Country Club Drive
September 16, 2010 9 a.m. Aventura, Florida 33180
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CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Mayor Susan Gottlieb.
Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Teri Holzberg, Billy Joel, Vice Mayor Michael
Stern, Mayor Susan Gottlieb, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City
Attorney David M. Wolpin. Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg was absent due to illness. As a quorum
was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
1. PROPOSED FOUNDERS PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS (City Manager): Mr. Soroka
introduced Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman who discussed with a powerpoint
presentation new playground equipment proposed for installation at Founders Park.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed.
2. REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION BY MDCLC TO SUPPORT SOUTH FLORIDA PARK COALITION
CHARTER (City Manager): Mr. Soroka discussed a request by the Miami -Dade County League of
Cities to join other municipalities to support the adoption of the South Florida Park Coalition Charter
with the intent of implementing the Park and Open Space Master Plan principles for building a model
park system that fosters economic prosperity through a healthier, more livable community.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with adoption at October 5, 2010 Commission
meeting.
Mr. Soroka distributed copies of proposed new "Welcome" signs to replace the existing signs at the
northern and southern borders of the City on Biscayne Boulevard. Consensus to approve.
Commission also discussed additional signage for the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center.
Mr. Soroka introduced Information Technology Department Director Karen Lanke who demonstrated
the iPad proposed to be utilized by the Commission in place of the current laptops for Commission
agendas. Consensus to proceed.
Commissioner Joel suggested that we eliminate the separate installation ceremony for newly re-
elected members of the Commission and administer the oaths at the beginning of the November 9,
2010 regular Commission meeting. Consensus to approve.
Consensus of Commission to schedule Workshop Meetings that have an abbreviated agenda prior to
regularly scheduled Commission meetings in place of the Thursday morning meeting for that specific
month. Meetings with lengthy agendas will be scheduled as usual.
Mr. Soroka provided an update on the status of the Arts & Cultural Center opening events.
3. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, after
motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting a journed a 10 a.
Teroa M. Soroka, C, C y Clerk
Approved by the Commission on October 5, 2010.
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