09-24-2002MINUTES Aventura Govemment Center
COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING 19200 w. country Club Drive
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 1:00 PM Aventura, Florida 33180
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Mayor Jeffrey M. Pedow. Present were
Commissioners Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen, Manny Grossman, Harry Holzberg, Patricia
Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Arthur Berger, Mayor Pedow, 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.
3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ISSUE: (Taken out of order) Commission discussed an
inconsistency between the City's Land Development Regulations and
Comprehensive Plan concerning conditional use approval for community facilities
and places of worship. The following individuals spoke to the issue: Clifford
Schulman, Esq., Greenberg Traurig; Robert Blanche, Esq., Sigfried, Rovero &
Lerner, representing 2600 Building of Williams Island; Rod White, President of 2600
Building; and Janet Laine, Williams Island;
CITY MANAGER'S SUMMARY: Consensus to amend LDRs to be consistent with
Comprehensive Plan.
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CONE OF SILENCE ORDINANCE: City Manager and City Attorney discussed
proposed ordinance drafted in accordance with Commission's previous concerns.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with proposed ordinance.
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD: Commission addressed an
issue discussed by the Economic Development Advisory Board to create a citizen's
survey to obtain input as to the kind of business and redevelopment the City should
attract.
CITY MANAGER'S SUMMARY: Consensus to direct the Board to re-examine the
existing zoning in the hospital district (north and south of hospital), Biscayne
Corridors, the Promenade and Waterways areas, (prioritize and address separately)
and not to proceed with survey.
4. SALE OF MUTCHNIK PROPERTY: City Manager requested direction on how to
proceed with subject property
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with sale with a minimum bid
amount of $1 million.
5. PROPOSED MEMBERSHIP FEE - COMMUNITY CENTER: Commission
discussed fee structure for Community/Recreation Center recommended by the
Community Services Advisory Board.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with fee structure as
proposed by Board, with amendment of Six Month Membership to 70%.
6. SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM (VICE MAYOR BERGER): Vice Mayor Berger
proposed a program similar to the senior-net program previously provided in
conjunction with Krop High $choool students which would provide education on
accessing spanish websites.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus not to proceed with new program and
cancel previous senior-net program.
7. INTERNATIONAL CITIES CONTACT REPORT (VICE MAYOR BERGER): Vice
Mayor Berger suggested the City participate in International Round Tables in
conjunction with the Florida League of Cities.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed.
8. FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES REPORT (COMMISSIONER ROGERS-LIBERT):
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Commissioner Rogers-Libert reported on her
Committee participation within the Florida League.
Commissioner Cohen reported on his recent meetings in Washington, D.C.
Consensus to approve Administration's proposal to redirect traffic movement at 187th
Street/Biscayne Boulevard to right in/right out only during the November/December
holiday season.
Next Workshop meeting scheduled for October 24, 2002 at 10 a.m.
Consensus to prepare a Resolution supporting November 5th transportation
referendum and schedule a public hearing to inform residents.
Consensus to move November Commission meeting to November 12th at 6 p.m.
9. 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 5:00 p.m. ~ ~,. /"~ ~
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