04-21-2005 Workshop
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MINUTES Aventur. Government Center
COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING 19200 W Count'}' Club Drive
APRIL 21, 2005 10 a.m. Aventura, Florida 33180
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan
Gottlieb at 10 a.m. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Harry
Holzberg, Billy Joel, Michael Stern, Luz Urbáez Weinberg, 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.
In light of the fact that the Executive Conference Room could not accommodate the
number of public attendees, a motion to adjourn and reconvene in the Commission
Chamber was offered by Commissioner Joel, seconded by Commissioner Diamond and
unanimously passed.
At 10:05 a.m., the meeting reconvened in the Commission Chamber. The meeting was
again called to order by Mayor Susan Gottlieb. Present were Commissioners Zev
Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Harry Holzberg, Billy Joel, Michael Stern, Luz Urbáez
Weinberg, Mayor Gottlieb, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka
and City Attorney David M. Wolpin.
1. MORATORIUM ISSUES: Mr. Soroka began discussions with a powerpoint
presentation outlining the pending development summary. Mr. Wolpin reviewed his
memorandum concerning the feasibility of enacting a temporary moratorium.
Commissioner Diamond requested staff prepare a report regarding accessibility for
emergency vehicle traffic on 183rd Street east of Biscayne Boulevard and the
surrounding areas. The following members of the public spoke to the issue: Burton
Young, Esq., 3900 Island Boulevard; Charles Scar, Biscayne Cove; George Tower,
7000 Island Boulevard; Harvey Howken, 3900 Island Boulevard; Fran Ricca; Carter
McDowell, Esq., Bilzin & Sumberg et al; Mark Braun; Simon Ferro, Esq., Greenberg
Traurig; Melissa Tapanes, Esq., Bercow & Radell; Robert Sherman, Concord Plaza
Holdings. Commission discussed requesting a second opinion from John Shubin,
Esq., Shubin & Bass, for further consideration. City Attorney requested
authorization from Commission to publish a Zoning in Progress notice concerning
Section 31-77H(3) regarding Land Development Regulation amendments for
redevelopment guidelines.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with requesting second legal
opinion from John Shubin, Esq. and publication of Zoning in Progress notice as
requested. Proposed ordinance and second opinion to be considered at May
Commission meeting.
(Commission recessed for 15 minutes at this time)
2. COASTAL COMMUNITIES TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN (City Manager):
At the request of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Mr. Soroka recommended
that the City contribute and participate in the funding of a study to develop a
Comprehensive and Coordinated Transportation Sub-Region Master Plan.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed for placement of proposed
resolution on May Commission meeting agenda.
3. PROPOSED TRANSFER OF BOAT SLIPS (City Manager): City Manager
recommended authorization to negotiate agreement regarding powerboat slips,
which could be sold and suggested that the proceeds could be utilized to offset
equipment and technology needs of ACES. Mario Garcia-Serra, Esq., Greenberg
Traurig, spoke to this issue.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to authorize negotiation.
4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, seconded and animously as d, the meeting
adjourned at 1 :30 p.m.
Approved by the Commission on May 3, 2005.
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