January 25, 2024 Community Services Advisory Board Meeting AgendaThursday, January 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Aventura Government Center
5th Floor Executive Conference Room
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
MEETING AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 21, 2023 Meeting
IV. STAFF REPORTS
A. Review of Fall Special Events
B. Review of Upcoming Special Events
• Share the Road Bicycle Event - February 11, 2024
. March Movie Night - March 2, 2024
• "5k the Aventura Way" — April 14, 2024
• April Movie Night - April 20, 2024
• Earth Day/Arbor Day - April 26, 2024
C. Discussion: Valentine's Day "Pop -Up" Event
D. Discussion: Future "Pop -Up" Events
E. Approval of Go Green Application
F. Review of Dog Park Access Improvements
V. DISCUSSION OF NEXT MEETING DATE — Thursday, March 14, 2024
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.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Ms. Kaplan'. The
following members were present:
Bruce Davidson
Sandra Kaplan
Daniel Naim2
Marjorie Rosenblatt
Sherry Superfine
Absent: Donna Mairs
Jesse Potack
Others present: Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director
Jay R. Smith, Administrative Assistant
II. Public Comment: None.
III. Approval of Minutes — August 17, 2023: A motion to approve the minutes of the
August 17, 2023 meeting was offered by Ms. Rosenblatt, seconded by Mr. Davidson, and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
IV. Staff Reports:
a Programming Updates: Ms_ Merchant provided an update on the program
enrollment at the Community Recreation Center and within the parks.
b. Recap of Senior "Pop -Up" Event and Share the Road Bicycle Event: Ms.
Merchant provided a recap of both the Senior "Pop -Up" Event and the Share the Road
Bicycle Event. Board Members reported on the success of both events.
c. Discussion of Upcoming Special Events: Ms. Merchant provided
information on the following upcoming events:
1 Vice Chair - Served as Chair throughout the entire meeting.
2 Arrived at 3:23 p.m. during the discussion of the Founders Day Event.
City of Aventura Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
September 21, 2023
Halloween Movie Night — October 21, 2023: Ms. Merchant reported on the
Halloween Movie Night scheduled at Peace Park including the date change due to
parking accessibility, location change due to the closure of Founders Park, and the
limitation of 300 guests through a ticketing process.
Celebrating America's Veterans —November 11, 2023: Ms. Merchant
reported on the Veterans Day Ceremony scheduled at the Aventura Government Center,
Founders Day — November 12, 2023: Ms. Merchant presented the proposed
plan for the Founders Day Event scheduled at Gulfstream Park including the possibility
of scheduling the event from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (instead of noon to 5 p.m.) due to limited
shade options at Gulfstream Park, displayed the marketing material, and explained the
pre -registration requirement for residents to attend.
Fallowing discussion by the Board, a motion to approve the plans for the Founders Day
Event as presented was offered by Ms. Rosenblatt, seconded by Mr. Naim, and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Winter Wonderland — December 5, 2023: Ms. Merchant reported on the
Winter' Wonderland Event scheduled at the Aventura Government Center again.
d. Discussion of Future "Pop -Up" Events: Ms. Merchant noted the popularity
of the previous Valentine's Day "Pop -Up" flower distribution event and requested input on
holding a similar event on Valentine's Day 2024.
Following discussion by the Board, a motion to have a Valentine's Day "Pop-up" Event
was offered by Ms. Kaplan, seconded by Ms. Rosenblatt, and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Mr. Davidson will assist Ms. Merchant with obtaining the flowers.
V. Discussion of Next Meeting Date — Thursday, January 11, 2024: The next
meeting was scheduled for January 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference
Room.
VI. Ad'ournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a
motion to adjourn was offered by Ms. Rosenblatt, seconded by Ms. Superfine, and
unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 3:43 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on January 25, 2024.
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Community Services Department
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
Property Name
Type of Property
Property Address
Applicant Name
Applicant Phone Number
Applicant Address
Go Green Categories: Please select all categories that apply.
❑ Recycling program/initiatives ❑ Use of environmentally friendly products
❑ Roof/window treatments
Environmental awareness/education
❑ Irrigationllandscaping
❑ Solar/wind power
❑ Alternative fuels/energy conservation practices
❑ Charging stations for electrical cars
❑ USGBC Green Building Certification Level
❑ Water conservation practices
❑ Energy efficient lighting
71 HVAC Upgrades
El Replace underground emergency fuel storage tank
with above ground tank
❑ Paperless documents
❑ Other
Go Green recognition plaques are awarded based on the content of each application and can be awarded to more
than one property in each category. Judges decisions are final and based on the applicant's information.
All entries must be accompanied by a written narrative (100 words max.) explaining the details of the applicant's
efforts including any photos and must be signed by the applicant. Please ensure all entries are thoroughly
completed upon submission as incomplete entries will not be considered.
Entries must be submitted electronically. Please fill out this form in its entirety, attach all supporting documents, and
email it to LeivaM@cjtyofaventura.com by 5 PM on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Awards will be presented at the City of Aventura Earth Day/Arbor Day Ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2024.
The applicant agrees to allow the judging panel access to the property for appraisal purposes and agrees to
prominently display all awards on their property_ For more information, please contact the Community Services
Department at 305-466-3883.
have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein:
Print flame:
Title:
Signature: Date