06-21-2007 Workshop
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MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
MEETING
JUNE 21, 2007 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 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Teri
Holzberg, Billy Joel, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Michael Stern, 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.
1. PROPERTY TAX REFORM LEGISLATION UPDATE (Citv Manaqer): With the use
of a powerpoint presentation, Mr. Soroka presented an update on the property tax
reform legislation and its effects on the City.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: No action necessary.
2. SELECTION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS (City
Manager): Mr. Soroka noted that the term of the present Board expires this month
and requested that Commission members make recommendation to the Mayor for
appointments/reappointments.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to request applications to fill vacancy
created by resignation of Mel Taks. Reappoint Ms. Israel, Ms. Hernandez, Ms.
Bloom and Mr. Evans. Commissioner Diamond and Mayor Stern to discuss
reappointment with their current appointees and advise.
3. PROPOSED RED LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM :(City Manager):
Mr. Soroka distributed information on a Red Light Camera Enforcement Program,
brought to his attention by Commissioner Diamond and Chief Steinberg, for
consideration and possible implementation by the City Commission.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus that staff prepare the necessary
legislation for Commission consideration.
4. U. S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT :(Mayor Gottlieb): Mayor
Gottlieb discussed a request from the City of Miami Mayor to join with other cities by
executing an agreement pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to approve execution.
Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Com . ion with respect to any atter considered at a meeting or hearing
will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
5. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further
at this time, after motion made, second
adjourned at 10 a.m.
Approved by the Commission on July