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10-06-1997 Council Workshop CITY OF AVENTURA COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 - 9 A.M. Aventura Government Center 2999 NE 191~t Street Suite 500 Aventura, Florida 33180 The meeting wes called to order at 10:25 a.m. by Mayor Arthur I. Snyder. Present were Councilmembers Arthur Berger, Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen, Harry Holzberg, Patricia Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Jeffrey M Perlow, Mayor Snyder, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith and City Attorney Richard Jay Weiss. As a quorum wes determined to be present, the meeting commenced. 1. Beautification Projects & Founders Park Update: City Architect William O'Leary presented a drawing of the proposed entrance signs for the City. It wes the consensus of Council to approve the sign as presented which reads "City of Aventura" on the top line and "The City of Excellence" on the bottom line. Samples of designs for the proposed banners for use on light poles were presented by Mr. O'Leary. Consensus of Council that the designs were not appropriate and Mr. O'Leary instructed to prepare a more simple design for the banners. Mr. O'Leary updated Council on the removal and replacement of landscaping on Aventura Boulevard. The site plan for Founders Park wes then reviewed by Mr. O'Leary. Architect Marlo Cartaya discussed the design of the buildings, (restrooms and guard houses) to be included in Founders Park. 2. 1997/98 Capital Projects Implementation Schedule: Reviewed by Mr. Soroka. 3. 1998 Legislative Program and Priorities/Billboard Reform: A proposed program was presented to Council and reviewed by Mr. Soroka. To be further discussed at the November Council Workshop meeting with the City's Lobbyist. City Manager directed to prepare a Resolution for consideration at the October 7, 1997 Council meeting opposing proposed congressional legislation regarding internet taxation and property takings. 4. Roving Council Meetings (Vice Mayor Periow): Vice Mayor Perlow suggested holding Council meetings at different locations in the City. Consensus not to change meeting location. City Manager to recommend times and dates for Town Hall meetings to be held at different locations within the City. 5. Meeting Schedule (Councilmember Cohen): Councilmember Cohen suggested zoning items be heard at a meeting specifically for that purpose. Consensus of Council that the meeting schedule remain as is, with zoning items being heard until completed and the regular meeting to begin thereafter. Due to a majority of the Council scheduled to attend the National League of Cities convention in December, first meeting in December cancelled and the only meeting in December scheduled for December 16th. 6. Requests for Funding (Councilmember Cohen): Councilmember Cohen suggested preparation of a procedure to address requests for funding/donations. Consensus not to proceed. 7. 30 MPH Speed Limit {Councilmember Cohen): Councilmember Cohen suggested the City Manager prepare a study relative to changing the speed limit on residential roads to 30 mph. Consensus not to proceed. 8. Clarification of Council League Delegate Responsibilities & Authority (Councilmember Rogers-Libert): Councilmember Rogers-Libert requested guidelines for authority and responsibilities of voting delegates representing the City. Delegates authorized to vote as they deem to be in the best interests of the City. In addition, she requested and received consensus that Councilmembers serving on outside Committees provide copies of documents discussed at such meetings to the entire Council. 9. Library Study (Councilmembers Cohen & Beskin): Councilmember Cohen suggested the Manager determine the cost of a study to research feasibility of the City assuming operation of the Aventura branch of the Dade County library. Consensus not to proceed. Mayor Snyder appointed a committee consisting of Councilmembers Berger, Rogers- Libert and Vice Mayor Perlow to research ways of funding improvements to the Aventura branch library for discussion at the next Workshop meeting. 10. Planning Advisory Board (Vice Mayor Perlow): Vice Mayor Perlow suggested repealing ordinance establishing Planning Advisory Board and relegating duties of that Board to Council. Consensus to proceed. ~11. Miami Gardens Drive (Vice Mayor Periow): Deferred. 12. Other Business: None, There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk Approved by Council on October 21, 1997.