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11-14-2007 Workshop A~ - MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING NOVEMBER 14,2007 - 2 P.M. Aventura Government Center 19200 W. Country Club Drive Aventura, Florida 33180 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan Gottlieb at 2 p.m. Present were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Teri Holzberg, Billy Joel, Michael Stern, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Bob Diamond, Mayor Gottlieb, 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. Items discussed in the order as follows: 1. LIBRARY PROJECT UPDATE: (City Manager) Mr. Soroka introduced Suzette Alvarez and Julio Castro, Miami-Dade County Library Services, who provided an update on the status of the proposed project. Ms. Alvarez advised that demolition should begin within 3 months. No commitments could be given from the County, however, as to the finalization of the Agreement. CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: No action necessary at this time. The following item was taken out of order: 4. CITY SPONSORHIP FOR FEDERAL GRANT TO ASSIST POINT EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION WITH SEAWALL RESTORATION: (City Attorney) Mr. Wolpin explained the request by Point East for assistance by the City in acquiring federal funds for seawall restoration. He noted that should it be the consensus of the Commission to proceed with such a letter of sponsorship, it would be legally appropriate and not detrimental to the City. Michael Rodriguez, Esq., representing Point East Three and Point East Four Condominiums, addressed the Commission. CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed as requested. 2. PROPERTY TAX REFORM UPDATE: (City Manager) Mr. Soroka discussed a summary of the legislation recently enacted. CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to provide the City Manager's summary to the public via the website/newsletter. 3. COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: (City Manager): Mr. Soroka noted that the terms of the Board members have expired and requested the Commission's input as to the appointment/reappointment of members. Commissioner Weinberg advised that Ms. Hernandez is not seeking reappointment. CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to reappointment all members except Evie Hernandez and in her place appoint Michael Yavner. 5. IRAN DIVESTMENT ADVOCACY: (Commissioner Auerbach) Commissioner Auerbach discussed this matter and noted that the City participates in the State Pool that provides automatic participation in the program prohibiting such investments. However, he suggested the City adopt a resolution for further strengthening of support of this ban on investments. CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus not to proceed. 6. DISCUSSION ON ELECTION DATE: (City Manager) The City Manager noted that in an effort to conserve funds, the City Clerk contacted the County Elections Department as to the cost savings of moving city elections to the County's cycle. Mrs. Soroka noted that it would be a significant savings to hold City elections on the first Tuesday of November in even years which coincides with the County's cycle. CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed with legislation setting forth a referendum to change the date of the election to the first Tuesday in November of even numbered years. 7. 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 3:10 p.m. Approved by the Commission on January 8, 2008. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 2