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ikventura WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 Aventura Government Center
19200 W.Country Club Drive
Following Commission Meeting at Aventura, Florida 33180
9:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 11:07 a.m. The following were present: Mayor Enid Weisman, Vice Mayor
Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks,
Commissioner Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Robert Shelley, Commissioner Howard
Weinberg, Interim City Manager Joanne Carr, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City
Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. RESOLUTION HONORING 50 YEARS OF HOME RULE (Mayor Weisman):
Mayor Weisman explained the request from the Florida League of Cities for the City to
adopt a resolution regarding home rule as provided. Ms. Carr reviewed the proposed
resolution and suggested that a resolution be drafted supporting home rule, without
committing the City to funding for the educational component.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission that a
Resolution be drafted as discussed for the October 2, 2018 Commission Meeting
Agenda. Additionally, it was the consensus of the City Commission for a narrative
explaining home rule and its benefits to all citizens of Florida be placed on the City's
website.
3. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO OFFSHORE DRILLING
ACTIVITIES (Mayor Weisman): Mayor Weisman explained the request from the South
Florida Organizer for Oceana for the City to adopt a resolution opposing seismic airgun
blasting and offshore drilling.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission that a
Resolution be drafted as discussed for the October 2, 2018 Commission Meeting
Agenda.
4. DISCUSSION OF CITY ADVISORY BOARDS (Mayor Weisman): Mayor
Weisman reviewed the City's current advisory boards and discussed the Arts in Public
Places Advisory Board, which only meets as needed.
Ms. Horvath provided the status of the Youth Advisory Board applications. Vice Mayor
Mezrahi reported that the first City Talks program focused on cyber security would be
scheduled, once the new Youth Advisory Board was appointed. The Commission
discussed providing that Board with an annual project, as well as a mentoring
component.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission that the
Resolution appointing the Youth Advisory Board members be placed on the October 2,
2018 Commission Meeting Agenda; thereby, alleviating placement on the October
Workshop Meeting agenda.
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Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes—September 20, 2018
5. ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES ARTIST BIOGRAPHY (Commissioner Weinberg):
Commissioner Weinberg explained an offer by artist Julio Larraz to loan a piece of art to
the City, for a public space in Aventura, and requested direction on the process to
follow.
Mr. Soroka explained that the process would start with a review by the Arts in Public
Places Advisory Board. Ms. Carr explained that the terms of the current members on
that Board expired in September and requested that the Commission members provide
names of suggested members for consideration.
City Manager Summary: No action — this was an informational item.
6. WATERWAYS SHOPS CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTION REPORT
(Commissioner Dr. Marks): Commissioner Dr. Marks discussed the numerous
inquiries regarding the state of the area at the Waterways Shops. Ms. Carr provided
information on the odor caused by protected mangroves and reported on the code
actions taken regarding the violations at that site.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission that a
warning letter be drafted by Mr. Wolpin and sent to the owners of the Waterways Shops
regarding the continuing violations on their property, and that City staff provide
information for that letter.
7. CITY COMMISSION LIAISON FOR AVENTURA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
CONSTRUCTION (Mayor Weisman): Mayor Weisman recommended that
Commissioner Shelley serve as the City's liaison to Mr. Soroka for the construction
aspect of the high school and that Commissioner Dr. Marks serve as the City's liaison to
Mr. Soroka for the high school's curriculum, furnishings, etc.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for
Commissioner Shelley and Commissioner Dr. Marks to both serve as liaisons
individually, as recommended.
The following additional items were discussed:
Commissioner Narotsky discussed the change in the ACES (Aventura City of
Excellence School) bus routes. It was the consensus of the City Commission for Ms.
Carr to look into the item and report back with possible options.
The following members of the public provided comments: Frida Lapidot.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 11:53 a.m.
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