Advisory Board Updates. (Written reports only. No presentation): Blasting Citizen Advisory Committee Civil Service Board Education Advisory Board Elderly Affairs Advisory Board Historic Miramar Advisory Board Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) Commission on the Status of Women Sister Cities Board Teen Council Advisory Board

This item provides written updates from various advisory boards, with no presentations scheduled.

Key Updates Include:

• Blasting Citizen Advisory Committee: Facing challenges with quorum and limited direct action due to blasting occurring in Miami-Dade County and state regulation. They are supporting the Miami Lakes Blasting Board and advocating for state-level legislative changes (e.g., SB-56).
• Civil Service Board: Focused on updating the Civil Service Code with assistance from Florida International University (FIU). They are also addressing issues with meeting quorum and member attendance.
• Education Advisory Board (EAB): Working on scholarship funding, community engagement, and advocacy. They have finalized the 2026 scholarship timeline and application process, and are developing a banner fundraising initiative.
• Elderly Affairs Advisory Board (EAAB): Developing an outreach strategy to identify and engage isolated seniors, utilizing peer ambassadors. They are coordinating with various organizations to increase awareness of available services.
• Historic Miramar Advisory Board: Discussed street lighting projects, received Sunshine Law training, and addressed community safety. They are working to increase meeting participation and resident involvement.
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: Volunteered at city events, conducted food drives, and participated in youth mentoring and scholarship information sharing. They are seeking sponsorships to support outreach efforts and future programs.
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) Commission on the Status of Women: Identified departments with gender gaps in leadership and noted several promotions of women into leadership roles since 2022. They plan to engage FIU for an updated report and aim to help the City become a CEDAW City.
• Sister Cities Board: No report provided.
• Teen Council Advisory Board (TCAB): Participated in various community events, launched a podcast, and are planning a regional Teen Council Summit. They are seeking sponsorships for future outreach.