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09-07-2017 CSAB - CANCELED AVt Community Services Advisory BoardMeeting Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 3:00 PM Fifth Floor Executive Conference Room L';" 19200 W. Country Club Drive ��a6 Aventura, FL 33180 Agenda I. Call to Order II. Public Comment III. Approval of Minutes — May 5, 2017 IV. Staff Reports a. City Banners b. Event Updates c. Discussion on Establishing a City Talks Program d. Volunteering e. April 14, 2018 for Proposed Jazz/Wine Event f. Veterans Park Playground Project Status V. Adjournment This meeting is open to the public. Notice pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statues, if here by 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 at 305-466-8901 no 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. --� COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 5, 2097 — 3:00 p.m. Aventura Government Center +` Executive Conference Room Aventura, Florida 33180 °6 I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mr. Evans. The following members were present: Jonathan Evans Sandra Kaplan Bonnie Lotterman Daniel Naim Brandon Stein Michael Stern Sherry Superfine Others present: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, City Manager Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director 11. Public Comment: None. Ill. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2017 meeting was offered by Mr. Naim, seconded by Ms. Lotterman, and unanimously passed. IV. Staff Reports: • Updates: Mrs. Merchant reviewed the following items: Movie Night, Arbor Day & Earth Day, and the 2017 Special Event Schedule. * Proposed JazzANine Event: Mrs. Merchant explained the City Commission's request for the Board to consider a Jazz/Wine Event to replace the annual arts/crafts/jazz event, which could be held at Arthur Snyder Park and in a portion of the Arts & Cultural Center. It was the consensus of the Committee to proceed with planning a JazzANine Event. The following items were discussed: jazz music, wine at a charge, different marketing strategies, establishing a time after 6:00 p.m., holding the event on March 10th or before, providing high-top tables, and the possibility of extending the City's shuttle service hours. Mrs. Merchant will provide additional information at the next meeting for further discussion. Veterans Park Playground Equipment: Mrs. Merchant reviewed the new color scheme for the playground equipment, in response to the comments received for lighter colors thus providing a cooler affect. City of Aventura-Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 05/05/2017 The following additional items were discussed by the Board: raising/improving the City's event lawn signs, the Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board reviewing items relating to Art Basel, posting the Board's meeting agendas online, and providing the members with something to identify them as City Board members at events. The next meeting was scheduled for September 7, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. V. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Naim, seconded by Ms. Kaplan, and unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 3:38 p.m. Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Approved by the Board on September 7, 2017. Page 2 of 2 CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, City Manager FROM: Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi DATE: July 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Discussion on Establishing a City Talks Program Please place on the July Workshop Meeting Agenda a discussion on developing a City Talks program for the City. CITY TALKS A series of talks geared towards bringing the community together. Topics that are actively engaging. Personal interaction with families. Details: • Expert speakers with topics that help us engage with the community • The new trends and how they contribute/affect our community • One talk every 2 or 3 months • Open to all residents, including children 13 and older (encourage families) • Location - City library or Commission Chambers Some of the topics: • Cyber Security • Bullying • New trends for jobs and development • Climate Issues • Social Media Ethics Thank you.