02-16-2006 Workshop
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COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2006 9 A.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan
Gottlieb at 9 a.m. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond (arrived
at 9:20 a.m.), Harry Holzberg, Michael Stern, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Billy
Joel, 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.
(Agenda items taken out of order)
4. ISSUANCE OF KEY TO CITY: (Mayor Gottlieb): Mayor Gottlieb noted that cultural
activist Judy Drucker would be speaking in the City on February 26th and suggested
that a key to the City be given to her in honor and appreciation of her contributions to
the south Florida cultural arts community.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to approve.
2. SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO MIAMI-DADE LEAGUE OF CITIES
(Mayor Gottlieb): Mayor Gottlieb noted that the League representative is appointed
on an annual basis and requested input from the Commission as to who may wish to
serve in that capacity.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus that Commissioner Auerbach be
appointed this year's representative, with Vice Mayor Joel to serve in his absence,
as needed.
3. CITY GOVERNMENT CHANNEL PROGRAMMING (Mayor Gottlieb): Mayor
Gottlieb discussed possible changes/additions to enhance the City's government
informational television channel.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Staff to research feasibility of incorporating
Commission suggestions including inviting local college students to participate via a
video presentation of City events, adding digital photos, etc.
1. TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS (City Manager) Mr. Soroka
reviewed the recommendations of the Traffic Advisory Board and requested
Commission direction.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with studies on the following
recommendations:
Williams Island Road from NE 28th Avenue to Biscayne Blvd. and all intersecting
streets to determine if U-turns can be eliminated and additional right-of-way obtained
to provide more turning lanes onto Biscayne Blvd. and limit turn movements at
intersections.
Determine it additional right-ot-way could be obtained at all easUwest roads
intersecting with Biscayne Blvd. to provide more turning lanes. Study elimination ot
on-street parking on 18th Street to provide for additional lanes.
Request FOOT to study NE 203rd Street east of f1yover to recommend improvements
to eliminate confusion and safety concerns; and Point East Blvd.lBiscayne Blvd.
intersection.
City Attorney to continue research regarding regulation of construction personnel
parking.
5. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting
adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Approved by the Commission on March 7. 200
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