06-20-2001 Commission Workshop MINUTES
Aventura Government Center
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JUNE 20, 2001 9:20 AM Aventura, Florida 33180
The meeting was called to order at 9:20 a.m. by Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow. Present were
Commissioners Arthur Berger, Jay FI. Beskin, Manny Grossman, Harry Holzberg, Patricia
Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Ken Cohen, Mayor Perlow, 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. PLC SITE CONCERNS (CITIZEN PRESENTATION): Bob Diamond and Jan Brooks made
a presentation in opposition to the location of a PLC at the Williams Island location currently
being considered. The following individuals spoke to this issue: Arthur Jer¢owicz, Williams
Island; Neal Phin, Williams Island; Charles Farick, Biscayne Cove.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: No action necessary.
2. AVENTURA CULTURAL CENTER FOUNDATION: Mr. Wolpin explained the Articles of
Incorporation prepared for consideration for this Foundation.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Document to be revised in accordance with Commission's
suggestions. Examples of similar documents to be provided to Commission. To be
discussed at a future Workshop meeting.
3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Soroka distributed proposed application packages for
advisory boards; he updated Commission on recent legislation signed/vetoed by Governor
regarding Charter schools, Formosan termites, condemnation process for schools and
grants applied for. Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman distributed and
reviewed proposed Founders Day program.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to approve program for Founders Day as
presented.
4. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ISSUES: Community Development Director Brenda Kelley
discussed possible amendments to the Land Development Regulations.
CITY MANAGER'S SUMMARY: Report to be revised as to Section 1 (parking structures) in
accordance with Commission's recommendations and addressed at next Workshop
Meeting. No action to be taken on Section 2 (religious facilities). Consensus to revisit the
issue of signs on condominiums/homeowners associations.
7. LEHMAN CAUSEWAY/BISCAYNE CROSSING (Commissioner Grossman):
Commissioner Grossman suggested requesting FDOT to revisit the issue of an at-grade
crossing of the FEC Railroad at Biscayne Blvd./Lehman Causeway.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: No action to be taken.
5. REP. GELBER OFFICE SPACE REQUEST: Mr. Soroka distributed correspondence from
Rep. Gelber requesting office space in Government Center.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus that City Manager provide Commission at July
Workshop a cost analysis to build out shell space to serve as a meeting room to be shared
by local/state/federal representatives.
6. AMERICA TEVE 41 (Mayor Perlow): Mayor Perlow requested consensus of Commission
as to how they would like to respond to America TeVe41's request for support and
assistance to keep their station on air.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus not to comply with their request.
8. PROPOSED DISCLOSURE LEGISLATION (Vice Mayor Cohen): Vice Mayor Cohen
distributed disclosure legislation presently being considered by City of Weston for
Commission consideration.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: City Attorney to revise ordinances in accordance with
Commission's suggestions for further discussion at July Workshop.
9. PROCLAMATIONS (Vice Mayor Cohen): Vice Mayor Cohen discussed procedures for
individual meetings of Commissioners with the public regarding City business and the need
to notify Commissioners in advance and whether or not to require attendance of City
Manager. Commissioner Cohen also requested the names of Commissioners be listed on
all proclamations.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus that City Attorney to prepare legislation to
provide that when Commissioners individually speak to any group regarding City business,
the City Manager, or his designated representative, should be present. Consensus not to
include individual Commissioner's names on proclamations, except when a proclamation is
to be physically presented by a Commissioner that it be so stated in the proclamation.
10. CITY CHOIR (Commissioner Berqer): Commissioner Berger advised Commission that he
has previously discussed the issue of a City Choir with 18 interested individuals and would
like the Commission's approval to proceed.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus that items brought before the Commission
should not be discussed with the public prior to presenting to the Commission for approval.
Commissioner Berger to develop outline for Choir and bring back for Commission
consideration.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
2:05 p.m.
Te~a M. Soro~_~.~MC, ~ity Clerk
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