01-19-1999 Workshop Meeting
City of Aventura
City Commission
Workshop Meeting
January 19, 1999
9:00 A. M.
Executive Conference Room
9.
Agenda
Point East Shopping Center Entrance
Aventura Blvd Entrance Features
Thundeboat Alley Zoning Issues/Community
Redevelopment District Study
Founders Park Improvements
Tri-City Library Update
Biscayne Boulevard Signage (Commissioner Rogers
Libert)
Additional funding for Traffic Police (Mayor Snyder)
Recreation & Cultural Arts Board (Commissioner
Rogers Libert)
Other Business
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8.
Next Workshop - February 16, 1999 -9:00 A.M.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabil~ies Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to
participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 466-8901. not later than two days prior
to such proceeding.
CITY OF A VENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT: Point East Plaza Shopping Center - Access Concerns
Attached is the Summary Report prepared by FDOT regarding the above subject. The
report concludes that existing modifications implemented in the field should address the
concerns and no revisions to the current roadway and median configuration on
Biscayne Boulevard is recommended.
EMSlaca
Attachment
cc: Robert M. Sherman, Director Community Services (wi attachment)
Tom Ribel, Chief of Police (wi attachment)
Brenda Kelley, Director Community Development (wi attachment)
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Florida Department of Transportation
JEIlIlUSH
GOVERNOR
mOMAS F. IlAlUlY,.JL
SECRETAllY
District Six Traffic Operations
1000 N.W. I 11th Avenue, Room #6202
Miami, Florida 33172
(305) 470-5335 Fax No. (305) 470-5815
January 5, 1999
Eric M. Soroka
City Manager
City of Adventura
Government Center
2999 N.E. 191 Street, Suite 500
Adventura, Florida 33 180
SUBJECT:
Section 87030, State Road 5IBiseayne Boulevard - Access to Point East Plaza Shopping
Center and Point East Condominium
Dear Mr. Soroka:
As you noticed, the summary report on operational concerns related to Biscayne Boulevard in the vicinity of the
Point East Plaza Shopping Center. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
Please contact me if you have any questions on the Point East issue.
Sincerely,
Rory J. S
District
P.E.
affic Operations Engineer
AltCh.
ce: Senator Ronald A. Silver
Senator Gwen Margolis
Representative Sally Heyman
George Berlin
Jose Abreu, District Secretary
Gus Pego, Director of Operations
Nan Markowitz, Director of Administration/Legislative Li,,,oD
Stu Smith, Construction
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In keeping with our access management policy and good design
practices, Biscayne 4 incorporated restrictive medians eliminating
historical left turn lanes fi'om some locations. This required some
motorists to travel dov,nstream and make V-turns.
However, in conjunction with eliminating direct lefts into some
properties on the ea.~ side of Biscayne Boulevard, V-turns were also
restricted at the downstream intersections (Attachment I). This was a
poor design decision. Subsequently, during June of this year, the
ConstIUction Manager was reeei vjng requests by local businesses to
allow southbound V-turns. Most urgent of these request was for the
intersection of 178 street which would provide access to among other
properties, the Point East Plaza Shopping Center (Figure I).
Figure 1 Point East
Plaza Shopping Center
The public accepted making the V-turns (Figure 2) without any known complaints. However,
tenants of Point East Condominium, whose access is on I 78th street, complained about making
westbound right turns in conjunction with the southbound V-turns. Point East Condominium is a
age 55+ only condominium. Residents expressed their concern through
various avenues including Senator Silver, Senator Margolis,
Representative Heyman and Adventura City Manager Soroka. In
response to the possibility that the southbound L-mrns may again be
restricted, Point East Shopping Center management requested a direct
left into their property.
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178th Street
Rory Santana, Traffic Operations, met with representatives of the
shopping center and told them we intended to keep the V-turn
movements and that a left turn bay into their property would be unsafe given the geometry of the
area. They were advised that a restriction of the westbound rights at 178th, i.e., "NO TURNS
ON RED", would be implemented before restricting the southbound U-turns.
A request for a signalized directional left turn into the East Point Shopping Center was also made
of the Design Manger during a public meeting. We do not recommend this opening/signaL Such
an installation would provide less storage and more confusion than even the non-signalized
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Sol.u.tions
The solutions for the area should be implemented in a progressive manner. The first change that
needed to occm was the removal of the right-tw-n overlap. Unfortunately the U-=s were
allowed before this occurred. As a result, residents of Point East CondominilU"ll, with the
diminished vision and reaction capabilities expected in an elder population, may have become
startled by the U -tlU"ning vehicles. Especially so when they were making the right = under a
green arrow. Signalization at both I 78th and 180th were modified to eliminate this conflict on
November 12. This recent modifICation may well have solved the pfoblems in the field Of. at
least, be the best solution. Some additional work will need to occur through the Traffic
Operation push-button contract after the :ompletion of construction. This work has only a minor
impact on operation.
If removal of the overlap is not sufficient to remedy the concerns, the next step would be to
restrict the westbound righu at 178th street to '"NO llJR."lS ON RED." We do not believe that
we will have to resort to this.
Access from 180th Street
Senator Margolis wanted the Department to study the feasibility of accessing Point East Plaza
from I 80th street (access to Del Prado CondominilU"ll). This would allow patrons of the shopping
center to make a left from Biscayne Boulevard to 180th as an option to the U-= at I 78th. We
prepared for her a sketch of a potential configuration. (Attachment I )
In essence the new access would create a minor driveway utilizing the alley between the
Fuddruckers and the East Point Professional Building (Figures 3,4 & 5). Barriers for this
treatment would involve the execution of a cross-acc-ess agreement with the Del Prado
CondominilU"ll and Point East Plaza, probable relocation of a power pole and removal of
vegetation between properties for sight distance. If the cross access is implemented, it would
have the added benefit of allowing Del Prado residents to access the shopping center without
entering Biscayne Boulevard.
Figure 3 Alley
Figure 4 Alley
connection point.
Figure 5 Del Prado
connection point.
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There exist less than 1000 feet between the signals at I 80th and I 78th street. Any sort of break,
whether a directional opening or signalization, would not meet our access spacing requirement.
Even without the spacing requirement from an operational and safety standpoint we would not
recommend any sort of opening since it would be in the functional area of the other two
intersections. Depending on the option, it would require substandard deceleration and/or storage
lanes, reconfiguration of the Shopping center driVeway, "trap" lanes etc. Additionally considering
the older driver population associated with Point East Condominiwn and the area, there is a
concern of residents and visitors confusing the shopping center turn bay with that of I 78th street.
At best these two turn bays will start only 200 feet apart. There is aJso a very real possibility that
a directional opening will be used illegally by northbound motorist to access 179th street and
Spotmaster Dry Cleaner.
Summary
In summary, the existing modifications that have been implemented in the field should
eliminate/address the concerns of the adjacent property owners (businesses and residents). The
intersection ....i11 be monitored to ensure proper operation and the need for any further
modification.
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District Six Traffic Operations
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Miami, Florida 33172
(305) 470-5335 Fax No. (305) 470-5815
December 11, 1998
Eric M. Soroka
City Manager
City of Adventura
Government Center
2999 N.E. 191 Street, Suite 500
Adventura, Florida 33180
SUBJECT:
Section 87030, State Road 5/Biscayne Boulevard - Access to Point East Plaza Shopping
Center and Point East Condominium
Dear Mr. Soroka:
Jose Abreu requested I forward you the enclosed copy of a summary report on operational concerns related to
Biscayne Boulevard in the vicinity of the Point East Plaza Shopping Center. This report also describes changes
made by the Department to address your resident's concerns.
In dealing with this issue it was clear that there is some confusion among you residents as to the understanding
of traffic signal operation. [ would like to offer my office's support in forming a Community Traffic Safety
Team (CTST) which may help solve this issue with a potential educational program. I have enclosed some
educational material related to the program for your consideration.
I hope you'll find all the enclosed information useful.
Please contact me if you have any questions on the Point East issue or the CTST.
1:SincereIY,~: rV// /
Ro J. Sa ana, P.E
strict T affic Operations Engineer
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Senator Ronald A. Silver
Senator Gwen Margolis
Representative Sally Heyman
George Berlin
Jose Abreu, District Secretary
Gus Pego, Director of Operations
Nan Markowitz, Director of Administration/Legislative Liaison
Slu Smith. Construction
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Community Traffic Safety Program
Scope & Definition
The Community Traffic Safety Program is a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional,
multi-disciplinary approach to solving safety problems along a highway corridor
or within a community. The role o(the CTSP is to serve os the catalvst for
several agencies (citl'. cOlln(v. and state) and other interested parties working
together toward the common goal of improving highJVay safetl'. Although the
Community Traffic Safety Programs have a similar institutional structure/each
program has its pa11icular characteristics. This is the result of the different safety
priorities in counties, and communities throughout the state. The objective is to
have" local people solve local problems." The CTSP approach to improving'
highway safety focuses on improvements to the highway, driver performance, the
vehide, and emergency medical services. The goal is to implement measlires that
are sa(etv-related. 10JV cost. and quick and relativeZv ensv to implement. The
Community Traffic Safety Program has grown from nine teams in 1993 to over
thirty. teams today.
For more information on the Community Traffic Safety Program
Please contact:
YVES BANOTA (CTSP Coordinator)
Florida Department of Transportation District VI
Phone: 470-5834/470-5335
Fax: 470-5815
Community Traffic Safety Program
PROBLEl\l
In ] 996 there were 241,377 reported tranic crashes in Florida, which resulted in 243,320 injuries and 2,806
fatalities, with a fatality rate of2.2 per 100 million vehicle miles of travel (MVMT) compared to the
national ratc of 1.7. J\.1otor venicle crash deClths were the sin21e 2:reCltest cause ofiniurv deaths in 1996.
Miami-Dade county had the highest number of traffic fatalities in Florida with 326. Moreover the Miami-
Dade area had the highest number of pedestrian fatalities with 101 deaths.
HISTORY
The Corridor Safety lmprovemcnt Program was initiated by the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation, and was implemented for the first time along US-322. The positive preliminary feedback
on safety improvements along the corridor led to the expansion of the concept to include 55 additional
hign-crash corridors (approximately 880 miles) throughout Pennsyl'..ania. Pennsylvania reports that, in
addition to preliminary statistics sno\ving decreased crashes and fatalities, the piOgram has created a spirit
of cooperation that crosses over agency and municipal lines.
The U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) identified Community/Corridor Traffic Safety Programs
as a comprehensive approach to highway safety under their safety management system, which calls for the
coordination and implementation of broad-based safety programs to be implemented nationwide. To
further this initiative, the Federal Highway Administration (FH\VA) and the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) teamed up to promote the corridor safety improvement program. Officials
from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) were asked to make a number of
presentations on their program to other interested states.
At the request of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), representatives from FHWA, NHTSA,
and PennnDot presented the C/CTSP concept to highway safety professionals from organizations
throughout Florida. Following this presentation, two ofFDOT's district offices initiated efforts to
implement pilot programs on high-crash corridors vdthin each of their jurisdictions. These pilot projects
were established ~>n Florida Avenue in Lakeland and on 1-4 betv....een Tampa and Plant City.
As a result of the successful implementation of the program along the original corridors, additional
Community Traffic Safety Programs have been created. The following is a list of counties with a CTSP in
place as of December ]997: Alachua, Bay, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus & Hernando, Collier,
Duval, Escambia & Santa Rosa, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee,
Marion, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Plnellas, Polk, 51. Johns, Seminole, and Vol usia.
SCOPE & DEF]NITION
The community traffic safety program is a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary approach
to solving safety problems along a highway corridor or \vithin a community. A community can typically be
a city, an entire county, a portion ofa county, multiple counties, or any jurisdictional arrangement decided
upon to have a \vorkable program. The role ortne CTSP is to serve as the catal.".s! for several aoencies
(city. count\' and state) and other interested narties ",or1,.;:;no tooetner to\vard the common 2:oa1 of imorovin2:
safety alono a corridor or \vitnin a communit'--.. Furthermore the participation of different agencies in the
CTSP promotes involvement from various discipline:: such as engineering, enforcement, education/public
information, and emergenc)' services (the 4 Es).
This approach focuses on improvements to the highway, driver performance, the vehicle, 2.nd emergency
medical services. The goal is to implement initiatives that are safety.re1ated, low cost, and quick and
relatively easy to implement. A Community Traffic Safety Program moves communities from relying only
on physical improvements that improve safety and encourages them to utilize multiple agencies and
resources for new highway safety strategies and ideas. It is an attractive option for communities stymied by
the rising costs and environmental controversy associated with physical highway improvements.
CTSP FORMATION & COORDINATION
An individual or an agency must be the instigator/catalyst in beginning a CTSP by assessing the interest of
potential participants. The Florida Department of Transportation has played this role in many of the
Community Traffic Safety Programs in Florida.
The program coordinator is usually someone from a local agency or hired by a local agency (FDOT). The
coordinator provides support, and guidance to different safety related activities the teams wish to
promote. The coordinator also serves as liaison between the teams and the Florida Department of
Transportation.
The program must have a direction. This is best accomplished by establishing common goals and
objectives. These ~oals and obiectives should be based both on safet" nroblems SUDDorted bv data
analyses and on safetv nroblems identifIed bv Darticioants.
Although the Community Traffic Safety Programs have a similar institutional structure each program has
its particular characteristics. This is the result of the different safety priorities in counties, and
communities throughout the state. The aim here is to have "local peoDle solve local problems."
SOME FACTS & STATISTICS
The Community Traffic Safety Program has grown from nine teams in 1993 to thirty teams today. The
teams cover most of Florida and include:
72% of crashes statewide
73% of fatalities statewide
65% of public roads state\vide
74% of the state's population
One of the goals of the program is to establish CrSTs in the top 20 Florida high-crash counties. These
counties annually account for 86% of all crashes statewide on public roads, 75% of all traffic fatalities,
84% of all pedestrian fatalities, 83% of all bicycle fatalities, and 72% of all alcohol-related traffic
deaths, as \veIl as containing 82% of the state's population.
The teams have fonned a coalition that meets quarterly, and serves as a forum to share information, and
ideas. The CTST Coalition also provides the impetus and guidance for statewide programs such the
Red Light Running Campaign, and DUI prevention activities.
CTST Areas with Significant Decreases in Fatalities in 1995-1996
1995 1996 Difference
Broward 87 76 II
Highlands 30 20 10
Hillsborotlgh 203 192 11
Marion 79 51 28
Polk 129 102 27
Santa Rosa 27 18 9
Seminole
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CTSP FUNDING
Funding for most CTSP activities in Florida originates from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's 402 program funds. Funds are distributed by FDOT's State Safety Office through
highway safety program sub-grants to improve driver behavior ad highway safety.
In order to access 402 program funds, the activities proposed in the Community Traffic Safety Program
must meet specific criteria outlined for distributing the funds, as specified in the annual Highway
Safety Plan. Guidelines for distributing FHW A 402 program funds are also found in the Florida
Highway Safety Plan.
LAWTON CHILES
GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FLORIDA
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THOMAS F. BARRY, JR.
SECRETARY
Consultant Management Office
1000 N.W. l1lth Avenue, Rm. 6105
Miami, Florida 33172
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December 14, 1998
Mr. Eric Soroka
City Manager
City of A ventura
2999 N.E. 191 Street, Suite 500
A ventura, Florida 33180
Reference:
Left-Turn Access for Pointe East Shops
Between N .E. I 78th Street and N .E. I 80th Street
Dear Mr. Soroka:
As per our telephone conversation and previous meetings, the Department of Transportation
again looked at the possibility of providing a southbound left turn access at the above referenced
location. After further study the Department still believe it must deny this request.
It is the Department's opinion that the U-turn movement at the signalized intersection at N.E.
178th Street and SR 5 is a safer condition than allowing a left-turn movement crossing four lanes
of traffic. The close proximity between N.E. 178th Street and N.E. 180th Street would make a left-
turn movement substandard due for the lack of storage and deceleration distance.
The Department is also concerned for the safety of motorists attempting to make a left-turn
such a short distance from a signalized intersection. This concern would not be reduced by
signalizing the proposed northbound directional median opening because of conflicts with right
turning vehicles from N.E. 178th Street.
RECEIVED
DEe 'i 6 1998
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(i) RECYCLED PAPER
Mr. Eric Soroka, City Manager
December 14, 1998
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If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (305) 470-5289.
Sincerely,
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Danny Iglesias, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
cc: Teresa Alvarez
Stu Smith
Rory Santana
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 13,1999
TO: City Commission
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, City,
SUBJECT: Aventura Blvd Entrance Features
As requested by the City Commission, I have met with Bill O'Leary, City's Landscape
Architect, regarding the above subject. Mr. O'Leary will be presenting several
alternatives to complete the beautification project. The estimated cost of the project is
$500,000.
It is recommended that the City Commission only consider the southside of the
entrance at this time. The construction of the Grade Separation Project will conflict with
any improvements installed on the northside of the road.
The improvements on the southside of the entrance could be added to the CIP for the
1999/00 fiscal year.
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
City Commission ...&
Eric M. Soroka, Citz,\ag r
January 5, 1999
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Update - Entrance Features
The City's Consulting Engineer has reviewed the right-of-way available at the Pointe
East entrance for the possible installation of an entrance feature. Approximately six (6)
feet of right-of-way is available to the rear of the sidewalk. They have concluded that
there is not enough room to safely install an entrance feature.
EMS/aca
cc: Robert M. Sherman, Director Community Services Department
CC0693-99
CITY OF AVENTURA
DRAFT
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
DATE: January 14, 1999
SUBJECT: Thunder Alley - N.E. 188th Street
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt an Ordinance that provides specific
guidelines, amortization periods, and fines by which property owners must comply with
design and property maintenance requirements for the subject area. Furthermore,
acceptable zoning uses should be identified for the area.
SUMMARY
At the City Commission Meeting of December 15, 1998 regarding the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan, the City Commission expressed concems regarding the
conditions of the properties in the Thunder Alley District. The City Commission
requested that staff, including the City Attorneys, provide recommendations as to how
address the improvement of properties by the property owners in this area. The
following alternatives were discussed as possible ways in which to address
improvements:
1 . Code Compliance Sweep - Code Compliance is personally visiting the
properties in this area to address signage and property maintenance
concerns. The property owners are not showing an overwhelming
response to address these issues and in fact, a majority is arguing the
issue of sign registration and removal of illegal signs. Staff feels that
using this method will be very time consuming, and because of the lack of
strict requirements in the Miami-Dade County Code, the improvements to
the area will be minimal.
2. Enforcement of Regulations in the City's Proposed Land Development
Regulations - The Community Development Department is presently
drafting Land Development Regulations, whereby specific guidelines will
be required for development in this area. It is possible to write those
guidelines with an effective amortization (or compliance) period.
However, staff feels that there may be a quicker means by which to
address the problems in the area.
3. Adoption of an Ordinance that provides specific guidelines, amortization
periods, and fines by which property owners must comply with design and
property maintenance requirements for the area. This Ordinance can
address such issues as:
. Landscaping
. CBS Walls Enclosing any Storage or Industrial Areas
. Setbacks of CBS Walls
. Dumpster Enclosures
. Painting of Buildings
. Maintenance of Parking Lots
. Off-Street Parking
. Uses
. Uniform Design and Maintenance Standards
It is intended that the Ordinance would be incorporated into the Land
Development Regulations when they are complete.
4. Development of a Special Assessment District - A Special Assessment
District may be considered whereby the City develops an overall
improvement plan for the area and assesses the property owners as the
funding source to construct those improvements. However, the
improvements will be constructed within the public right-of-way and
additional measures must be used to ensure that the property owners also
provide improvements on their own properties.
Staff recommends that the adoption of an Ordinance (Item #3 above) with specific
guidelines for this area is the most effective means of ensuring compliance with
property improvements. Furthermore, the Ordinance can be used to continually enforce
property maintenance along N.E. 188th Street. Item #4 should also be pursued to
implement public improvements such as redstriping the roadway and landscaping.
In addition, the City Commission should discuss the type of future uses that it is willing
to allow in this planning area. A specific list of uses should be developed in order to
ensure future zoning control of the area.
Any action taken by the City with respect to the area in question should be presented to
the landowners first to obtain their input.
EMS/aca
CC0702-99
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
City Commission ..r-
Eric M. Soroka, Ci~?'!! er
January 7, 1999
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Founders Park Improvements
As per the City Commission's request, the following represents cost estimates for the
following additional equipment / improvements at Founders Park:
1. Construction of second identification sign for Founders Park on the
northwest corner - $2,000.
2. Shade structure for the lot equipment consisting of a canvas top
supported by a galvanized street frame structure - $20,000.
3. Additional swing set including relocation of landscaping and irrigation -
$10,000.
4. Design and construction costs for a gazebo / bandshell for souths ide of
the park - $150,000.
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CC0691-99
ACTION REQUIRED TO FORM TRI-CITY LIBRARY
1. Tri-City Agreement with three cities
2. County Commission
a. Accept terms of agreement
b. Modify Library taxing district boundary for tax purposes
3. Interlocal Agreements transferring municipal function. Assets, employees,
exchange for services for unincorporated area service, access to County
system, etc.
Hum. I-'atncla kogers.-Llbert (J(j~1935--2170 To E:nc ;:C;oroka
Attached is a request to place cultural programs on the workshop, as well
as my summary to the Commission subcommittee.
PRL
llate. 1112/99 Time: ~::.l3:1~ PM
PRL tt ASSO(iA TfS
Message
To Eric Soroka
Phone (305) 933-9775. Fax (305) 935-2170
Fax Number' 305-466-8939
From. Patricia Rogers-Libert Pages 3
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Date 1/12/99
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OffiCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
Eric Soroka
City Manager
Patricia Rogers-Libert
Commissioner
January 12, 1999
Cultural Programs - Annual Budget
This is to request that a discussion of the City's Cultural Programs and budget
be included on the agenda for the workshop scheduled for January 19"'. As
port of this discussion, I would like to review the recommendations of
Commission Cultural Committee and the role of the Recreation & Cultural
Board.
Thank you.
Attachment
c: Mayor & Commission
i-rom. Patncla Rogers-Libert (305) 935~2170 To: Enc Soroka
Date: 1/12/99 Time: 8:23:12 PM
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Summary:
CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF RVENTURR, FlORIDR
MONDRY, OCTOBER 20,1997 4:00 P.M.
The meeting of the City Council subcommittee appointed to discuss the duties, responsibilities of
and qualification for membership on the Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Soard was called to
order at 4: 10 p.m. Those present were Vice Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow and Councllmembers Patricia
Rogers-Libert (Chair) and Arthur Serger. Others presents Inciuded Councllmember Harny Holzberg,
City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith and Community Services Director Robert M
Sherman.
Mr. Soroka provided members with a list of all programs held by the City to date Inciudlng number
of participants, revenue received and the results of evaluations of participants. In addition. he
provided the propose a action plan for 1997/98 as approved by the Recreation and Cultural Arts
Advisory Soard and proposed guidelines for Cultural/Recreational programs for consideration by the
subcommittee.
Dutles__C!!lcl responsibilities: The Committee recommends that the Cultural and Recreation Soard have
as the primary obJectives:
1. To continue programs to Inciude Playhouse/Performing Arts Series and other cultural and
recreational activities to areas outside the City which functions do not compete with those
activities inside the City.
2. To encourage cultural expression and talents of Aventura residents.
3. To develop activities for seniors. children. handicapped residents. based on needs assessment.
4. To bring high quality performing arts to the City, using existing available facilities (e.g..
Aventura Turnberny Temple Auditorium. Point East Auditorium).
Qualifications for membership: The Committee recommends that:
1. The Soord be expanded from 7 to 9 or 11 to better ensure that all segments of the community
are represented.
2. Soord members be appointed based upon preset criteria. Inciudlng but not limited to previous
areas of service, education, Interest or Involvement In related activities, time availability for
Soord meetings.
3. Soard members generally reflect the demographics of Aventura community.
In addition. It was the cansensus of the Committee that Individuals Interested In serving submit a
resume to the Community Services Director who will meet with each and make recommendations to
the Council. This screening method Is similar to that used by other municipalities to fill advisory
board seots.
Dltemp\LlBAAAWlCClSubcommittee 102097
(Aev Submitted PAL to TS 11/97)