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April 8, 2021 Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Agenda S Youth AdvisoryBoard Meetin• Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Via Virtual Communications Media Technology This meeting shall be held via virtual communications media technology as made necessary by the continued state and local emergency. Because of the continued COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to ensure the public health, safety and welfare, this meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Due to the on-going state of emergency and the recommendations from all public health authorities, the City of Aventura recommends that all persons view and participate in the meeting through electronic means. Members of the public wishing to access the meeting, please do so as follows: Join the Zoom Meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at: Zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 810 1216 2908 You can also dial in using your phone to the any of the following numbers: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 810 1216 2908 AdvisoryCommunity Services Board Meeting Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM Via Virtual Communications Media Technology Agenda I. Call to Order II. Public Comment III. Approval of Minutes — March 4, 2021 IV. Staff Reports a. Go Green Recognition Applications Approval b. Events Report 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 City Manager, 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 Manager's office at (305) 466- 8910. • COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 2021 3:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting Via Video Conferencing The meeting was held via video conferencing through Zoom, as specified on the meeting public notice, as a result of the continued COVID-19 state of emergency. I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:09 p.m. by Mrs. Merchant. The following members were present: Sandra Kaplan Daniel Naim David Pulver Jaclyn Riley Marjorie Rosenblatt Michael Stern Sherry Superfine Others present: Mayor Enid Weisman Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director II. Selection of Chair and Selection of Vice Chair: Following nominations for Mr. Naim and Mr. Stern to serve as the Chair, it was the consensus of the Board for Mr. Naim and Mr. Stern to alternate serving as Chair and Vice Chair at each meeting. Mr. Naim served as Chair and Mr. Stern served as Vice Chair at this meeting. III. Public Comment: None. IV. Approval of Minutes — March 5, 2020: A motion to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2020 meeting was offered by Ms. Kaplan, seconded by Ms. Superfine, and unanimously passed. V. City Manager Reports a. Grant Submissions: Mr. Wasson provided an update on the grants submitted for the parks, as well as information on pickle ball courts and tennis courts. City of Aventura- Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 Members of the Board provided brief informational remarks about themselves. VI. Staff Reports: a. Programming Report: Mrs. Merchant provided information on the programs running in compliance with the Miami-Dade County and COVID-19 guidelines. b. Event Reports: Mrs. Merchant reported on the following upcoming items and events: marketing for the 2021 Go Green Recognition Program and application process, Movie Night (March 20th) with required reservation for a fee and socially distanced pods provided, and high school graduation car parade with required registration. Mr. Stern provided information on the prior year's car parade. The following additional items were discussed: Don Soffer Aventura High School play at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and possible broadcasting of it; and the current COVID-19 vaccination requirements and the City not offering the vaccine due to liability issues. The next meeting was scheduled for April 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. VI I. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Stern, seconded by Ms. Rosenblatt, and unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 3:53 p.m. Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Approved by the Board on April 8, 2021 . Page 2 of 2 2021 Go Green Applicants o Gre� 2800 Island Blvd Charging stations for electrical cars Energy efficient lighting 7000 Island Blvd Motion sensor sink faucets Paperless documents Replaced HVAC units for energy efficiency LED lights installed on pool deck Four additional outlets for electric vehicle charging Atlantic II at the Point Added LED lighting throughout the building in all common areas & hallways, Energy efficient appliances and fixtures Installed four new highly efficient A/C units Aventura Lakes Homeowners' Association Replaced pool heat pumps with energy saving ones Retrofitted 153 streetlamps with new LED bulbs Replaced AC units with higher rated (SEER) energy efficient units Upgraded 7 lake fountains to use less electricity Installed rain sensors on the irrigation system to conserve water when it rains Recycling program for residents Digital forms One Island Place Recycling program and initiatives for residents Installed impact windows to use less electricity Partnered with Waste Management is making environmental awareness to the residents Installed motion sensor lighting Electric charging stations Water irrigation LED lighting Sustainable sprinklers Paperless documents Replaced water refreshments to bottle less water dispensers Page 11 2021 Go Green Applicants oG* Point East Corporation Four Inc. Installed energy efficient sinks in the laundry rooms Keeps recyclables and waste collection separate to promote "green" throughout the building Added additional plants throughout the building Point East Council Inc. Installed coated roofs on the Clubhouse, office, and rose room Installed new plants in the council areas Porto Vita Property Owner's Association Minimize plastic consumption with hot and cold water stations Upgraded golf carts with higher yield electric cart Installed low watt LED lightning HVAC system uses VFD's to cool the club with much less energy Cleaning supplies have been switched to bio-degradable such as Simple Green Switched from plastic stirrers to bamboo stirrers Participate in cardboard recycling program to redirect recyclable materials from the landfill Prive at Island Estates Recycling is picked up daily and sorted before placed in their assigned bins Landscaping irrigation Almost all products being used throughout the property are Green cleaning products Removing all non-efficient lights and replacing them with LED lighting Car charging stations The Venture at Aventura East Installed a new temperature sensor Installed new air handler in existing location in new auxiliary drain Preventative maintenance on all AC units Turnberry on the Green Condo Association Removed paper towel dispensers and installed 6 Dyson Air blade hand dryers Recycled containers and collect recycled materials as separate materials Use 4 powerful UV lamps in order to make water disinfection as an alternative Page 12 2021 Go Green Applicants oG* Williams Island POA Pelican Harbor Seabird Station - A bird watch rescue committee comprised of staff and residents that help the injured birds. We take them for treatment and care at Pelican Harbor and once healthy we release them back onto the Island. This is part of our Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release program. Page 13