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03-12-2018 CSAB Meeting Agenda Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Monday, March 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM Fifth Floor Executive Conference Room 19200 W. Country Club Drive Aventura, FL 33180 Agenda I. Call to Order II. Public Comment III. Approval of Minutes — January 18, 2018 IV. Staff Reports a. GO Green Applications b. Event Reports and Upcoming Dates c. Taste of Excellence i. 2019 Date Selection d. Arbor Day Ceremony e. Vacant Land Parcel Update V. 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 and may participate in this meeting. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the Community Services Director, 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 Community Services Director at (305) 466-8900 or merchantk@cityofaventura.com. COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 18, 2018 — 3:00 p.m. Aventura Government Center 1,®rExecutive Conference Roam Aventura. Florida 33180 I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:06 p.m. by Mr. Evans. The following members were present: Jonathan Evans Sandra Kaplan Bonnie Lotterman Daniel Naim Michael Stern Sherry Superfine Absent: None Others present: Susan L. Grant, City Manager Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director It was announced that Brandon Stein was no longer a member of the Board as he had moved out of the City. Mrs. Grant introduced herself as the new City Manager. II. Public Comment: The following members of the public provided comments: Marjorie Rosenblatt {Mystic Pointe}. III. Approval of Minutes — November 16, 2017: Mr. Evans requested that the minutes be amended to include the Board's recognition of Mr. Soroka for all that he has done for the Board, as well as the City. A motion to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2017 meeting, as amended, was offered by Mr. Naim, seconded by Mrs. Lotterman, and unanimously passed. 1V. Staff Reports: a. Green Market: Mrs. Merchant reported on the decline of participating vendors, due to the Green Market at the Aventura Mall. It was the consensus of the Board to discontinue the Green Market. b. GO Green Application: Mrs. Merchant distributed and reviewed the GO Green Recognition Program Application and the annual process to recognize those properties in the City that showed efforts to GO Green, based on several categories. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the GO Green Application as submitted. City of Aventura-Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 0 1118/2018 Mrs. Merchant noted that the GO Green awards would be presented at the City's Earth Day/Arbor Day Ceremony on April 27, 2018. It was the consensus of the Board that the winners also be announced at a Commission meeting. c. Upcoming Events: Mrs. Merchant reported on the following upcoming City events: Ride with the Aventura Police (February 25) and Movie Night (March 3). After a request by Mrs. Merchant and Board discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to move the Movie Night in April from April 7 t to April 21St, due to Passover. d. April 14 Jazz/Wine Event: Mrs. Merchant reviewed plans for the event including food/beverage options and suggested that it start later, to coincide with the sunset. It was the consensus of the Board for the event to start at 7:30 p.m. and to provide upscale food such as pastries and cheese. The Board discussed marketing options. Mrs. Merchant will report back on social media marketing, as well as extending hours for the shuttle bus. Mrs. Merchant will provide Mr. Evans with information on the upcoming events, so that he can provide a report at the next Commission meeting. Mrs. Merchant reported that the City's new banners have all been installed. The next meeting was scheduled for March 12, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. V. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was offered by Ms. Superfine, seconded by Mr. Naim, and unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Approved by the Board on March 12, 2018. Page 2 of 2 q* 2018 GO GREEN Applicants qfaan, 2800 Island Blvd Installed LED lights in all feature fountains Installed a digitalized internet based leak detection system throughout the building Installed photo cell motion sensor in all exits stairwells Process of replacing all garage fixtures with LED fixtures 3000 Island Blvd Charging stations were installed for electric cars LED Lighting was installed in the "back of the house"\ Promote and encourage recycling Installed programmable thermostats in all common are hallways for energy efficiency during off hours 7000 Island Blvd LED lights in elevators Installed electrical to accommodate charging stations Installed self-flush toilets in the common area restrooms Installed light sensors and recycling bins in the trash rooms Installed LED holiday lights Installed compact fluorescent lighting in garage and landscaping Installed a Silver Bullet System in the cooling tower Use of environmental friendly products for cleaning and paper goods Use of email as communication to residents Use of Energy Management System for HVAC Use of Environmental Awareness via newsletters to residents Atlantic II at The Point Single stream system with Waste Connections Recycling bins in every trash room Removed incandescent lights for florescent lights Educated residents to change old water heaters and washing machines Utilizes water conservation practices by installing Xeriscape landscaping in fountain area and water-wise timer as well as rain sensor irrigation systems Installed new energy efficient motors, pumps, variable speed drives and AC units to replace the old units in common areas, such as bike rooms, hallways, and office Installed a new energy efficient roof on the building and canopy on the porte cochere Installed a new controller on the fuel tank to control the amount of fuel used for the generator Aventura Marina II Installed motion sensors in stairwells Secured water fills with tension cables to prevent any water loss Process of installing water efficient toilets in all apartments Process of installing electric vehicle charging stations Page 11 194 2018 GO GREEN Applicants qfawl Aventura Lakes Retrofitted 153 street lamps throughout community with new LED bulbs The clubhouse and pool deck area light fixtures have also been changed out to LED's Replaced over half of AC units with new higher rated energy efficient units Upgraded 5 out of 15 lake fountains in community with new control systems and motors that are more productive and use less electricity Replaced 4 of the older heat pumps with new energy saving units Employed an irrigation team to check and maintain the infrastructure of property in an effort to conserve water Installed rain sensors on irrigation system Adjusted sprinkler time clocks to reduce run time Provides a recycling program to residents to participate in In efforts to conserve energy and water, landscaping company has upgraded the landscaping around the clubhouse, installed artificial turf around the pool area. Bella Mare Installed 2 electric car charging stations in the garage Installed LED lighting in all stairways and in all common areas Point East Three Condominium Corporation Installed white silicone roofs which reflect the sun rays to save energy Replaced all light fixtures with LED lights in all building, parking lot, and light poles Replaced sprinkler system with a water saving system Installed recycling bins in all buildings Leak inspections in all units and replace bad toilets flappers for residents Point East Four Condominium Corporation Building and pool area: Storage room and pool room doors replaced Exit and Emergency Lights replaced with LED lights in all buildings New tile and LED lighting in all building elevators Added new plants to landscaping for beatification of property New pumps in elevators so they can run efficiently Motion sensor LED lights in the back of pool area Energy efficient hot water heaters for laundry rooms Portsview at the Waterways Condominium Installed LED light fixtures in ceiling 60 exterior light poles and flood lights have been replaced with LED lights Loading dock air curtains have been installed to control air conditioned air in service area Process of installing energy efficient air conditioners Toilet bowl flappers in all units are inspected periodically to insure there is no water seepage Page 12 194 2018 GO GREEN Applicants qfawl South Tower at the Point Condominium Association Charging stations for electrical cars Energy efficient lighting Hvac upgrades Turnberry on the Green Condominium Association Replaced florescent lights with LED lights in health club Replaced florescent lights with LED lights in first and second floor lobbies Replaced halogen lights with LED lights in main lobby Installed new rubber surface made of 100% recyclable materials in health club Installed 3 new energy efficient treadmills in health club Notice to all residents of environmental awareness/education Installed new higher efficiency boiler which has helped save 7% to 10% on gas and water Turnberry Isle Condominium Association Replaced underground fuel tank for generator with aboveground tank Utilized Ugmo technologies for water conservation practices to reduce irrigation cost Installed condensate recovery tanks for the cooling system Installed bleeders on domestic water lines Replaced Chiller and Air Handlers with Magnetic Chillers and Daikin energy efficient air handlers Replaced boilers with energy efficient equipment Drivers installed on cooling/heating equipment and domestic water pumps to save energy Villa Dora Installed rain sensors for irrigation system Changed the irrigation submitters to save water LED retrofit program Installed thermostats in the ac units and cleaned them for better efficiency Battery operated golf carts reduce emissions Pool heaters are gas operated Environmental water conservation flapper program Distributed literature for owners to apply energy efficient fixtures Page 13