October 18, 2018 Commissioner Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes 'The City of CITY COMMISSION
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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 10:10 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. FOUNDERS DAY UPDATE (Interim City Manager): Community Services
Department Director Kimberly Merchant reported on the details of the upcoming
Founders Day program scheduled for November 11, 2018.
City Manager Summary: No action — this was an informational item.
3. 2019 MEETING SCHEDULE (Interim City Manager): Ms. Carr reviewed the
tentative schedule for the 2019 Commission meetings.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to accept
the 2019 Meeting Schedule, with the following changes: February Commission Meeting
— February 7, 2019, March Commission Meeting — March 12, 2019, April Workshop
Meeting — April 11, 2019, June Commission Meeting — June 11, 2019, July Commission
Meeting — July 9, 2019, First Budget Hearing — September 10, 2019 (to be confirmed in
July), September Commission Meeting — September 10, 2019, and Second Budget
Hearing — September 18, 2019 (to be confirmed in July).
4. APPOINTMENT OF DADE LEAGUE OF CITIES REPRESENTATIVE (Interim
City Manager): Ms. Carr requested that the Commission provide the annual selection
of a representative to the Miami-Dade County League of Cities, which is currently
Commissioner Weinberg.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for
Commissioner Weinberg to continue serving as the City's representative.
5. RECOGNITION FOR VOLUNTEERS (Commissioner Dr. Marks):
Commissioner Dr. Marks suggested that a breakfast, lunch or dinner be provided as a
recognition for those volunteering their time to serve on the City's boards, etc. It was
noted that National Volunteer Month is in April.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the Commission for Ms. Carr
to provide ideas, costs, and sponsors for a recognition event for volunteers.
6. BARRICADES/CONES ON PUBLIC STREETS (Commissioner Dr. Marks):
Commissioner Dr. Marks discussed the increase in the number of cones/barricades
throughout the City and suggested that a more attractive option be used.
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Ms. Carr explained the placement of the cones/barricades to improve traffic safety and
discussed the current process to provide a more permanent solution, which needed
approval by Miami-Dade County.
Public Works & Transportation Director Joseph Kroll provided information on the
process with the County for the installation of either a concrete median or plastic vertical
delineators at the following intersections: Aventura Boulevard/West Country Club Drive
and NE 203 Street/NE 30 Avenue.
The Commission additionally discussed looking into stop signs with LED lighting and a
cohesive plan for the plantings in the medians throughout the City.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
provide a more attractive permanent barrier at the two intersections if possible, looking
into stop signs with LED lighting, and providing a comprehensive plan for the median
landscaping throughout the City.
7. DISCUSSION ON SCHOOL BOARD REFERENDUM TO LEVY TAX
INCREASE FOR TEACHER SALARY INCREASE AND SCHOOL SECURITY
(Commissioner Dr. Marks): Commissioner Dr. Marks discussed the need for the City
to advocate to ensure it receives funding, if the upcoming referendum is approved by
the voters.
Mayor Weisman explained the referendum and clarified that the Miami-Dade County
School Board would decide whether or not the charter schools would receive any
funding, if the referendum is approved.
The Commission discussed the importance of reaching out to the School Board
members and Superintendent regarding the City's request to receive funding, as well as
inviting them to attend a future Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Landman disclosed that she works for the School Board, but is happy to
make some calls.
The following members of the public provided comments: Yvonne Llauger (The Atrium —
3131 NE 188 Street) and Frida Lapidot (20953 NE 30 Avenue).
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for Mr.
Wolpin to draft a letter to be signed by Ms. Carr to each School Board Member
individually, as well as the Superintendent, advocating the City's position that it supports
the item, subject to equitable distribution of salary and the security component.
8. YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD PROJECT (Commissioner Landman):
Commissioner Landman suggested that the Youth Advisory Board be given a project to
develop a recommendation for the space on the second floor atrium.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for the
Youth Advisory Board to provide a recommendation on the development of a social
space for the second floor atrium.
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9. HURRICANE MICHAEL RELIEF EFFORTS (Commissioner Landman):
Commissioner Landman discussed the City's recent relief efforts for the victims of
Hurricane Michael and requested input for additional assistance that could be provided.
Mayor Weisman will provide recognition of the Police Department's efforts at the next
Commission Meeting.
The following members of the public provided comments: Frida Lapidot (20953 NE 30
Avenue).
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for the
City to offer assistance if requested by the affected communities.
The Commission discussed the success of the recent bike ride with the Police
Department and the possibility of providing it twice a year.
10. CITY CLERK ANNUAL REVIEW: Ms. Carr explained the prior process used to
provide the City Clerk with an annual performance review.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to
provide Ms. Horvath with an annual performance bonus of $7,500, to be placed on the
November Commission Meeting agenda as a motion, for formal approval.
The following additional items were discussed:
An item will be placed on the next Workshop Meeting Agenda regarding regulations on
e-cigarettes, based on the outcome of the election ballot question, state law, and the
City of Miami Beach Resolution.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 11:43 a.m.
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Approved by the Commission on November 13, 2018.
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