03-22-1999 Commission Workshop MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1999 9:05 A.M.
Aventura Government Center
2999 NE 191st Street Suite 500
Aventura, Florida
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Mayor Arthur I. Snyder. Present were
Commissioners Arthur Berger, Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen, Jeffrey M. Perlow, Patricia
Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Harry Holzberg, Mayor Snyder, City Manager Eric M.
Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith, and City Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum
was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
1. Do.q Park Proposal. Pursuant to Commission's direction at the last Workshop
Meeting, Mr. Soroka provided information relative to the feasibility of utilizing the
Huber Tract as a temporary dog park; what other sites, if any, might be available for
such use; and provided alternatives for consideration by the Commission. The
following individuals spoke to this issue: David Vogel, Esq., Summit Apartments;
Jeffrey Green, Golden Pointe at the Waterways; Leslie Goldman, Turnberry; Mary
Doyle, Robert Friedman, 20780 NE 30 Place; Phil Sturtz; Bernie Weinstein; and
Harry Crook, Commodore Plaza. After extensive discussion, City Manager to
prepare budget and time schedule for providing temporary dog park on the Huber
Tract property and provide to Commission at a future meeting. No changes to
current regulations at the southern end of Founders Park.
5. Transfer ~of TCl to AT&T: Matt Leibowitz, Esq., addressed the Commission,
providing clarification of the proposed resolution approving change of control of the
cable television franchise from TCI to AT&T. Consensus of Commission that City's
cable counsel negotiate changes in affidavit as requested by the Commission
including price cap and change "comparable" in section 7 to "at least as favorable."
2. Special Master Appointment (Commissioner Beskin): Commissioner Beskin
proposed establishing criteria for appointment of Special Master. Mayor appointed
a sub-Committee comprised of Commissioners Perlow (chair), Berger and Beskin to
establish criteria for future appointments. Proposed resolution deferred from March
2, 1999 meeting to be re-addressed at April 6, 1999 meeting.
4. Vehicle Handbill Re.qulations Ordinance: Consensus to amend ordinance prior to
second reading including providing prohibition of placement of handbills anywhere
upon the exterior..., amendment to definitions (f) and (g), inclusion of "licensed
security guard service" with law enforcement personnel and other amendments City
Attorney deems necessary pursuant to Commission's discussion.
7. Comprehensive Plan Issues (Commissioner Perlow): In accordance with state
statutes, Mr. Wolpin requested that an Attorney-Client Session to discuss this matter
be scheduled for April 6, 1999 at 4 p.m. at Government Center.
8. Selection of Vice Mayor: Commissioner Cohen suggested that those
Commissioners with 2 years remaining in their term serve as Vice Mayor during the
next 2 years and those Commissioners recently re-elected serve as Vice Mayor after
that time. No consensus.
(The meeting recessed for 5 minutes)
3. AK Media Billboard Proposal. Mr. Soroka provided information and reviewed
status of billboards in the City. City Manager directed to proceed with negotiations
with AK Media.
6. Y2K Subcommittee Update {Commissioner Berqer): Commissioner Berger
updated Commission on recent subcommittee meeting.
9. Thunderboat Alley {Commissioner Perlow: Deferred.
10. Other Business: Mayor discussed request by American Diabetes Association for
placement of ad in journal for celebration of second anniversary of City of Sunny
Isles Beach. No action to be taken. City Manager notified Commission of requests
received to advertise in and outside of City Shuttle Buses. Consensus of
Commission to prohibit advertising anywhere on Shuttle Buses.
The meeting adjourned at 12 noon. ~,~ ,~ ~-~7~y?(~_~'
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on April 6, 1999.
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