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March 31, 2022 Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Agenda Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, March 31, 2022 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 – February 3, 2022 IV. City Manager Reports V. Staff Reports a. Volunteer Dinner – April 4 b. Next “Pop Up” event c. Go Green Application Submittals d. Arbor Day – April 29 VI. 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. 2022 Go GREEN Applicants 2800 Island Blvd Installed a photocell motion sensors in all our 32-service elevator and trash room vestibules Replaced all garage induction fixtures with the latest cost-effective LED fixtures Installed 4 charging stations for electric cars. All light fixtures were replaced with high efficiency LED fixtures controlled by light sensors. All landscaping now includes a higher number of native plant materials. Open lawn areas have been upgraded using artificial turf that requires no watering. Irrigation system includes “Rain Sensor” shut off devices Programmable clocks and low volume nozzles All light-colored deck paving materials are composed of recycled aggregate products. 7000 Island Blvd Artificial grass installed on the pool deck and the front entrance Added motion sensor sink faucets in all common area restrooms Paperless communication (emails) Replaced HVAC units for energy efficiency LED lights installed on pool deck Installed 4 additional outlets for electric vehicle charging Atlantic II at the Point 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 Aventura Lakes Homeowners’ Association Replaced all rain sensorsto save energy Replaced pool heat pumps with new energy saving units Retrofitted 153 streetlamps with LED bulbs to save energy Replaced all of our AC units with new higher rated (SEER) energy efficient units Upgraded 9 lake fountains in our community with new control systems/motors that are more productive and use less electricity Provides a recycling program that our residents actively participate in, fostering the promotion of our environmentally conscious efforts Reduce the use of disposable cups, utensils, and paper Minimizing the need for printing by using share documents or electronic format and convert physical copies into digital format instead Page | 1 2022 Go GREEN Applicants One Island Place Recycling program E-blast communication to residents instead of paper Educational posters have been placed up in 56 floors to explain how recycling works and how to throw away their items Installed impact windows to the gate house to able to use less electricity Installed motion sensor lighting Electric charging stations water irrigation and LED lighting energy conservation Installed sustainable sprinkles to help conserve water Paperless documents for all residents Replaced some older water refreshment receptacles with bottles to bottle-less water dispensers. Point East Corporation Four Inc. Sealed of outside windows in all units New plants throughout the property Installed GFI’s smoke detectors Replaced roofs on 2 buildings Replaced all fire doors Point East Council Inc. New gutters an office, apartments and clubhouse canopy for better water drainage Fountain restoration Installed GFI’s smoke detectors Installed new energy efficient air conditioners in the clubhouse areas Added new plants throughout the property Porto Vita Property Owner's Association Human Resources and Spa Departments are two of our property-wide departments closing in on their goals of paperless business document storage. POA documents into the Cloud to reduce paper use. Minimize plastic use with employee hot/cold water refill stations Staff restrooms now have sanitizing hot air hand dryers to end paper towel use Minimize plastic bottle use with Resident water bottle refill stations Golf carts are a higher yield electric cart with increased range Almost all lighting has been converted to low watt LED’s Our HVAC system uses VFD’s to cool the club with much less energy Our Poo Print animal waste deterrent program minimizes pet waste getting into the soil and waterways Minimizing plastic food service items and use bamboo stirrers and no straws unless requested. Cleaning supplies feature more bio-degradable items like “Simple Green” Participate in a cardboard recycling program to redirect recyclable materials from the landfill. Page | 2 2022 Go GREEN Applicants Privé at Island Estates Recycling is picked up daily and sorted before placed in their assigned bins Landscaping irrigation is minimum thanks to a weeping system that utilizes the least amount of water All cleaning products being used throughout the property are environmentally friendly Removed all non-efficient lights and replacing them with LED lighting Emergency fuel storage tank is above ground Car charging stations are available for all residents and guests The Venture at Aventura East Recycling program/initiatives Roof/window treatments Environmental awareness/education Irrigation/landscaping Alternative fuels/energy conservation practices Use of environmentally friendly products Water conservation practices Energy efficient lighting HVAC Upgrades Paperless documents Turnberry on the Green Condo Association The Association planted 27 new palm trees in backyard of the property. The Association collected book donation from all residents and created library in the study room for other residents to use. The Association changed the toilet thank mechanism, valve and flapper in 375 apartments in order to use less water to flush. Use smoke detectors in apartments that have 10 year lithium free batteries. Meets all Code & Legislation for 10 years of sealed battery requirements. Alkaline batteries are safer and more eco-friendly than lithium batteries. Villa Dorada Condominium Association Recycling program/initiatives Roof/window treatments Environmental awareness/education Irrigation/landscaping Alternative fuels/energy conservation practices Use of environmentally friendly products Water conservation practices Energy efficient lighting HVAC Upgrades Page | 3 2022 Go GREEN Applicants Paperless documents South Tower At The Point Recycling program/initiatives Environmental awareness/education Irrigation/landscaping Charging stations for electrical cars Use of environmentally friendly products Water conservation practices Energy efficient lighting HVAC Upgrades Replace underground emergency fuel storage tank with above ground tank Paperless documents The Landmark Club Condominium Irrigation/landscaping Replace underground emergency fuel storage tank with above ground tank Recycling bins provided on all floors for residents to use Installed new landscape throughout property Page | 4