01-27-1997 Council Workshop COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
JANUARY 27, 1997 - 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arthur I. Snyder at 9 a.m. Present were
Councilmembers Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen, Harry Holzberg, Jeffrey M. Perlow,
Patricia Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Arthur Berger, Mayor Arthur I. Snyder, City Manager
Eric M. $oroka, City Attorney Richard Jay Weiss and City Clerk Teresa M. Smith. The
following items were discussed:
'1. Country Club Drive Safety Improvement Study. City Engineer presented a report
prioritizing the items set forth in the recommendations for the Country Club Drive
Pedestrian Circulation Study, and presented for Council consideration a Pedestrian
Crosswalk Plan.
2. Planning Advisory Board Appointments. Mayor Snyder reminded Council to
submit nominations for the Planning Advisory Board for approval at the February 4,
1997 Council meeting.
3. Street Light Fixtures & Bus, Bench Design. Council was provided with one
sample each of street light fixtures and bus bench design. Consensus to obtain
more sample designs for further consideration.
4. Lobbying Activities Ordinance. Mr. Weiss explained the need for this legislation.
It was the consensus of Council to amend the Ordinance prior to second reading to
provide for clarification as to compensation and provide that registration is one-time
annually, per calendar year.
5. Park Funding And Schedule. A proposed Budget and Schedule, as prepared by
Staff with input from the City Landscape Architect, was provided to Council for
consideration. Sources of funding were discussed. It was the consensus of Council
to amend the Development Schedule by changing the Begin Design date to June
1997. Discussion as to design of the park to be placed on a Workshop Agenda in
April 1997. Consensus of Council to review the design of parks in adjacent
communities.
6. Sunny Isles Incorporation Issues. Discussion ensued as to the City's position
and possible action to be taken. Consensus of Council to proceed with a survey of
Sunny Isles residents as to their preference of the City's name.
7. Status Report - Billboards. City Manager provided an update on the status of
billboards in the City. Consensus of Council that the Manager and City Attorney
develop and provide strategy for removal of existing billboards for Council
consideration.
Vice Mayor Berger recommended to Council that the City sponsor, in conjunction
with local hospitals, a one-day health seminar entitled "Advanced Directives".
Consensus of Council to request a recommendation from the Recreation and
Cultural Arts Advisory Board.
8. Library Landscaping & Si(inane. Council reviewed proposal provided by the City
Manager and agreed thereto, including sidewalk on the east side, with the following
amendment: that Item #4 be amended to remove the provision that the County
reimburse the City for the costs of landscape maintenance. Consensus of Council
to provide a cap for landscaping at $25,000.
9. County Priority Issues. City Manager reviewed proposed County Priority Issues
with Council. Consensus of Council to proceed accordingly. Directed Manager to
obtain costs for preparation of study to determine feasibility of City providing fire-
rescue services at a later date.
10. Other Business/Reports/Council Meeting Agenda Questions. At the request of
the Tobacco-Free Florida Coalition, it was the consensus of uouncil to adopt a
resolution urging the State to allow local government to enact and enforce tobacco-
related laws.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at twelve noon.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by Council on February 18, 1997.
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