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Youth Advisory Board Meeting Agenda - February 12, 2018 Off. :,"/ 1. -�-` Youth Advisory Board Meeting c; Iriiilif: \\„,......._,..) Monday, February 12, 2018 at 5:00 PM �*-- ►.u\l� , � Government Center Executive Conference Room P� 5"``��� 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180 Agenda 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes — December 5, 2017 3. Discussion on Establishing a City Talks Program (Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi) 4. Volunteer Opportunities for Board Members 5. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates/Times 6. Other Business 7. Public Comment 8. Adjournment This meeting is open to the public.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. One or more members of the City of Aventura Commission and/or Advisory Boards may be in attendance.Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk,City of Aventura Government Center,19200 W. Country Club Drive,Aventura, Florida,33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the City Clerk at(305) 466-8901 or ehorvath@cityofaventura.com YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2017 — 5:00 p.m. ' Aventura Government Center Executive Conference Room Aventura, Florida 33180 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The meeting was called to order at 5:07 p.m. by Mr. Manor. The following members were present: Nathaniel Manor, Chair Sofia Korn Dawson Miller Eric Perczek Rebecca Richmond-Parks Gabriela Sartan Alternates present: Emily Briskin Valerie Hanz1 Brittany Steinfeld Absent: Mayrav Lapidot Others present: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Susan L. Grant, City Manager Arleen Llanes, Executive Assistant to City Clerk 2. Approval of Minutes — October 17, 2017: A motion to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2017 meeting was offered by Ms. Sartan, seconded by Ms. Richmond- Parks, and unanimously passed. 3. Discussion on Establishing a City Talks Program: Mrs. Horvath explained the Commission's request for the Board to discuss the concept of creating a City Talks Program and to provide a recommendation on whether or not it should be established. The Board discussed the item and provided suggestions including the following: allow City resident speakers (to provide personal point of view) and not limit it to only expert speakers, allow interaction between the speaker and those in attendance, provide broader topics (self-care, driving and signs, self-awareness, health awareness, etc.), provide a disclaimer for topics that may be more mature in nature, and increase awareness in the community regarding the program if established. A motion to recommend that the City Commission establish a City Talks Program with the suggestions provided by the Board was offered by Ms. Richmond-Parks, seconded by Mr. Miller, and unanimously passed. 1 Since Mayrav Lapidot was absent, Valerie Hanz served as a voting member at this meeting. City of Aventura—Youth Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 12/05/2017 4. Discussion of Volunteer Opportunities: Mrs. Horvath will continue to provide the Board with upcoming volunteer opportunities available through the City. It was noted that the City's Departments will provide presentations to the Board at future meetings to provide information on their respective roles in local government. 5. Other Business: Board members suggested that additional events be held at the park and the library. Mrs. Horvath discussed the notification system available on the City's website that provides alerts for news, events, etc. and encouraged members to sign up, as well as notifying other residents to do so. Board members provided input on items in the City that they had received resident comments about. Mrs. Horvath suggested that the members encourage those with items to be addressed to contact the City Manager for assistance. It was reported that the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) was looking for areas to place their artwork, which the City may want to consider in the future. Mrs. Grant introduced herself as the new City Manager. The Board members introduced themselves. 6. Public Comment: None. 7. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting was offered by Ms. Richmond-Parks, seconded by Mr. Miller, and unanimously passed; thus adjourning the meeting at 5:38 p.m. Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Approved by the Board on February 12, 2018. 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.