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COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MARCH 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, Harry
Holzberg, Michael Stern, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Billy Joel, Mayor Gottlieb,
City Manager Eric M. Soroka, and City Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was
determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
1. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CONCEPT: (City Manager): The City Manager
presented a powerpoint presentation outlining the concept of a performing arts
center.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to move forward with implementation of
Phase 1 .
2. TOWN MEETING AT POINT EAST (Commissioner Auerbach): Commissioner
Auerbach suggested that the Commission hold a town meeting at Point East to
respond to recent concerns by residents.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: No action taken.
3. ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS (City Manager): Commission
reviewed a proposed ordinance drafted by the City Attorney providing for additional
construction regulations.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with first reading at April
meeting.
4. REVIEW OF ANNUAL CALENDAR: (City Manager) Mr. Soroka reviewed the
proposed schedule of meetings for 2006.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to approve, with amendment to change
June Workshop meeting to June 8.
5. HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS UPDATE (City Manager) Mr. Soroka updated the
Commission on steps taken by the City to prepare for the upcoming hurricane
season.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: No action necessary.
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6. 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 11 :40 a.m.
Approved by the Commission on April 4, 2006.
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