01-17-2002 WorkshopM IN UTES Aventura Government Center
COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING 19200 W. Country Club Drive
JANUARY 17, 2002 9 AM Aventura, Florida 33180
(following 9 am Commission meeting)
The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. by Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow. Present were
Commissioners Arthur Berger, Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen, Manny Grossman, Harry
Holzberg, Vice Mayor Patricia Rogers-Libert, 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.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOAD: Mr. Wolpin advised the
Commission that concerns of conflict relative to the appointment of William Koppel
have been resolved.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Resolution to be addressed at the February
Commission meeting.
2. UPDATE ON COUNTY MANAGER'S MEETING (Mayor Perlow): Mayor Perlow
updated the Commission on a recent meeting he and the Manager attended with
Miami-Dade County and other local municipal officials concerning a proposal by the
County to assess additional fees for specialized police services.
CITY MANAGER'S SUMMARY: No action necessary.
3. TEEN COUNCIL UPDATE: Mr. Soroka reported on his contacts with other high
schools regarding participation in the Teen Council and offered two options for
Commission consideration.
CITY MANAGER'S SUMMARY: City Manager and City Attorney directed to
prepare legislation establishing the Teen Council Board comprised of not to exceed
21 members, the exact number to be selected by the Commission. Consensus to
proceed with Student Government Day Program.
4. NEWSPAPER RACKS: In accordance with Commission's previous discussions, Mr.
Soroka provided recommendation as to implementation of uniform newspaper racks
in public areas.
CITY MANAGER'S SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed, including revision of
existing ordinance. Commission requested additional designs for consideration.
5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Discussion included:
NE 188tn Street Pedestrian Promenade: Proposed concepts for a pedestrian
promenade were provided for Commission consideration. Staff addressed
Commission concerns.
Charter School Update: Mr. Soroka reviewed the next steps to be taken including
entering into agreement with the Miami-Dade County School Board, Management
Agreement with Charter Schools USA, marketing and the Primary Learning Center.
Government Channel Information: Mr. Somka advised Commission this will be on
line March 1st.
Police Communications: Chief Ribel discussed a grant application to upgrade the
currant public safety radio communications system and raquested Commission's
support.
Amendments to Capital Funding Schedule: Mr. Soroka offered recommendation
for offsetting shortfall on school property and Community Recreation Center.
199th Street Railway Crossing: Mr. $oroka distributed correspondence from FDOT
concerning scheduling the proposed public hearing.
CITY MANAGER'S SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with next steps relative to
Charter School and proceed only with administrative meetings and studies relative to
the Primary Learning Center and to defer public hearing pending results of studies
and registration information. Commission to address Resolution supporting radio
communications grant funding at future Commission meeting. Consensus to utilize
$1,500,000 from 2001 Loan Fund designated for Waterways Park construction to
offset shortfalls on school property and Community Recreation Center. Delay park
construction funding due to uncertainty regarding park design and canal extension
issues.
6. SELECTION PROCESS FOR CULTURAL ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION
(Commissioner Beskin): Commissioner Beskin initiated discussion concerning
commencement of selection process.
CITY MANAGER'S SUMMARY: Staff to obtain costs for advertising in Herald every
week on Friday and Sunday for 4 weeks for service as a member of the Foundation.
7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at is time, after motion made, seconded
adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
^pproved by the Commission on February §,
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