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03-05-2015 Community Services Advisory Board Meetin ( U -- _ � , March 5, 2015 * _ I * J 3:30 P.M. sv4d; �� 19200 W. Country Club Drive �3P FLOj; , , Fifth Floor Q6,of EXCC Executive Conference Room Agenda I. Call to Order II. Public Comment III. Approval of Minutes - January 21, 2015 IV. Staff Reports a. Go Green Program b. Founders Day V. Adjournment This meeting is open to the public. Notice pursuant to Section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,if applicable,is hereby incorporated by reference. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk,(305)466- 8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. Please be advised that one or more members of the Aventura City Commission may attend this meeting. I t ��` "' ► COMMUNITY Y SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES '. January 21, 2015 — 3:30 p.m. i i v� Aventura Government Center �c Executive Conference Room cC`r�,, �� Aventura. Florida 33180 I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m. by Mr. Soroka. Members present: Jonathan Evans Sandra Kaplan Bonnie Lotterman Dr. Linda Marks Joan Robbins Michael Sterns Members Absent: Marjorie Aloni Others present: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Robert M. Sherman, Community Services Director Mr. Soroka provided information and reviewed the Board's duties, as outlined in the Ordinance, the Sunshine law, and public notice of the meetings. Mrs. Horvath provided and reviewed the financial disclosure requirements. The members were invited to attend the February 3, 2015 Commission meeting, for recognition of their appointment. Selection of Chairman: A motion to select Mr. Evans to serve as the Board's Chairman was offered by Ms. Kaplan, seconded by Ms. Robbins, and unanimously passed. Selection of Vice Chairman: A motion to select Mr. Stern to serve as the Board's Vice Chairman was offered by Ms. Lotterman, seconded by Ms. Kaplan, and unanimously passed. Mr. Evans presided over the meeting. The roll was called, with Mr. Evans, Ms. Kaplan, Ms. Lotterman, Dr. Marks, Ms. Robbins, and Mr. Stern present. Ms. Aloni was absent. II. Public Comment: None. Ill. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2014 meeting was offered by Ms. Kaplan, seconded by Ms. Robbins and unanimously passed. i 1 Mr. Stern arrived during review of the Board's duties, etc. 1 City of Aventura—Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 01/21/2015 2 IV. A. 2015 Go Green Program: Mr. Sherman explained the program and reviewed the Go Green Recognition Program Application and provided a list of those it was sent to, with an application deadline of February 27, 2015. The Board will review the submitted applications at the March meeting, with the winners to be recognized at the City's Arbor Day Event, on April 24, 2015. It was the consensus of the Board to send an email blast to the buildings, to increase awareness/involvement. B. Community Garden Update: Mr. Sherman reported on the 23 rented planters, 11 planters to be built, and 41 Garden Club memberships. C. Founders Day: Mr. Sherman reported on the success of the 2014 Founders Day, which was combined with a movie night. Mr. Soroka encouraged the Board to provide ideas for the City's 20th Anniversary celebration. He discussed the possibility of a concert at the park, which would involve the Board's input for the selection of an entertainer. He also discussed the Arts & Cultural Center's upcoming 5th Anniversary. D. Movie Night Dates: Mr. Sherman reviewed the schedule of movies. Mr. Soroka discussed the possibility of adding another movie, specifically for adults. It was the consensus of the Board for Mr. Soroka to speak to the Arts & Cultural Center General Manager, regarding a film for adults at the theatre, in lieu of outside at the park. Mr. Sherman reviewed his report on other programs provided, including Special Events, Arbor Day, Senior Prom, Senior Trips N Tours Summary, Youth Athletics Update, Teacher Planning Days, New Recreation Programs for Adults and Children, and Shuttle Buses. V. New Business: Mr. Soroka reported that the Green Market would now be held on Saturdays, to encourage increased participation. The next meeting was scheduled for March 5, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. VI. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was offered by Ms. Robbins, seconded by Ms. Lotterman and unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:59 p.m. 0\ \\ j 1 Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Approved by the Board on March 5, 2015. 2015 GO GREEN APPLICANT SUMMARIES 14 Applications including 5 First Time Applicants 2600 Island Boulevard Retrofitting exit lighting with LED fixtures. Installing water conserving shower heads toilets and faucets. Meets with residents to encourage installing energy efficient appliances. Changing fill and toilet flush valves in all public areas. Using electronic mail to save on paper Installed rain gauge to conserve water for irrigation. Offering residents free labor to modernize toilets. Recycling. 2800 Island Boulevard Replacing all existing fluorescent and incandescent bulbs to LED lighting. ROI is 1.21 years with estimated savings of over $49,000 per year. 3000 Island Boulevard Installed new domestic water pump with energy saving variable frequency drives. Lower lobby hallways and rooms painted with low VOC paint. Installed LED lighting in various locations around the building. Bella Mare Condominium Association (6000 Island Boulevard) Replaced elevators, fountains, pool and common area lights with LED fixtures. Recycling containers Using cloth towels instead of paper. Using electronic signage in common areas Using hand dryers instead of paper towels. Installed EV charging station. 7000 Island Boulevard Installed energy management system for HVAC Replaced light bulbs with CFL in garage and landscaping Installed light sensors in trash room and self flushing toilets in common areas Used environmentally friendly products for cleaning Installed recycling bins in trash rooms Installed LED holiday lighting. Auto flush toilets in common areas. Installed Silver Bullet system for cooling tower. Aventura Marina Two Condominium Association Recycling Installing LED lighting in parking garage Stairwell lighting converted to motion sensors Using soil moisture sensors for irrigation Installed VFD for HVAC pumps and fans Aventura Optima Plaza Second office building in FL to be Platinum LEED certified Use of impact resistant double glazed tinted glass lighting occupancy sensors EMS controlled high efficiency HVAC low flow plumbing fixtures 80 gallon solar water heater Uses certified green cleaning products Rooftop garden with drought resistant plants Solar panels generating 43,000 KWh annually. Collecting rain water for irrigation and other secondary uses. Biscava Ill Automatic sensors for irrigation Upgraded common area toilets Installed light sensors in trash rooms and library. Installed new sinks for laundry areas. Installed security cameras. Harbour Centre Converted to single stream recycling Installed window treatments Installed rain sensors and timers for irrigation systems. Presents monthly "green" education seminars to tenants. Installed EMS system for HVAC and lighting systems. Installed VFD for HVAC air handler units. Upgrading lighting to LED Auto flush toilets installed Energy Star tracking Point East Council Installed LED lighting for landscaping, stairways, and common areas. Upgraded lighting by installing LED lights. Added landscaping to two new bocce courts. Installed new shades in auditorium. Installed motion light sensors in clubhouse. Point East Four Corporation, Installed motion sensors in trash rooms. Installed fluorescent street signs Updating irrigation system. Educational efforts to inform residents about recycling. Installed new hydraulic elevator pumps. Supplied resident with dye testing tablets for toilet tanks, which indicate leaks Turnberry on the Green Recycling program initiative HVAC upgrades. Installed roof/window treatments. Collects and recycles condensation water from HVAC units Wells Fargo Bank Energy efficient lighting Timed water conservation strategies. Installed three recycling containers Encourages customers to use online and automated services, reducing paper statements. Williams Island Club Property Owners Association Installed motion sensors and installed CFL wherever possible on property. Electronic payroll reducing paper usage. Using native plants and installed rain sensors for irrigation. Recycling computers, printers, and telephones. Taking precautionary measures to preserve wildlife Green practices training for all employees Recycles ink cartridges, toners, ballasts, batteries and light bulbs. GO GREEN Update: Community Garden Update: 11 New planters have been installed for total of 34 26 are rented MOVIE NIGHT DATES March 7: Founders Park Big Hero 6 April 18: Founders Park Penguins of Madagascar May 9: Founders Park Book of Life July 11: AACC Grown up Movie Night Other Upcoming Special Events April 24 Arbor Day May 16 Your Not So Senior Prom June 8 Summer Camp starts Trips and Tours Upcoming Schedule March 24 Chihuly Exhibit @ Fairchild April 29 Helena Rubenstein exhibit Boca Museum May 20 ICW Cruise Delray Beach June 7 Casa Valentina @ Gables Stage June 24 Sawgrass Mills Shopping Spree Youth Athletics Update Resident request for Girls Spring Soccer Season starts April Boys and Girls Soccer had over 317 registered. Shuttle Bus ridership Update 112,400 passengers since Oct 1 22,500 average passengers per month New buses arriving this month. FOUNDERS DAY 20TH ANNIVERSARY PARK PERFORMANCE POSSIBLILITIES Smash Mouth http://www.smashmouth.com/ Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy http://www.bbvd.com/theatre home.html Rick Springfield http://rickspringfield.com/# Kansas http://kansasband.com/ Bruce Hornsby http://www.brucehornsby.com/ Christopher Cross http://www.christophercross.com/ 38 Special http://38special.com/ 3rd Eye Blind http://thirdeyeblind.com/ Spin Doctors http://www.spindoctors.com/ Gin Blossoms http://ginblossoms.net/ Gin Blossoms,The Rembrandts and Fastball 90s package Blues Traveler http://www.bluestraveler.com/ Jay and the Americans www.tciartists.com Mark Farner www.tciartists.com Iron Butterfly www.tciartists.com Mark Farner& Iron Butterfly www.tciartists.com Big Shot (Billy Joel's band with his back-up singer) http://www.bigshottributeband.com/ America http://venturahighway.com/ Better than Ezra http://www.betterthanezra.com/news/ CCR http://www.creedence-online.net/ Kenny Wayne Shepherd http://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/ Sister Hazel http://sisterhazel.com/ Sugar Ray http://www.sugarray.com/ Village People http://officialvillagepeople.com/ Darlene Love http://www.Rurtmanandmurtha.com/darlenelove/darlenelove.htm The Hitmen http://bicoastalproductions.com/NewActsMAHitMen.html