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Home My WebLink About03062005 EBCHYL, SEBASTIA1V HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2005-6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Chair Adams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Pat Beckwith Michael Kidde Mary Ann Krueger Trish Adams Kristi Yanchis Therese Miller Jim Slattery 4. PUBLIC INPUT — none. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. 1-3-06 Meeting B. 2-6-06 Joint Meeting On MOTION by Mr. Kidde and a SECOND by Ms. Miller both minutes were approved by a voice vote of 7-0. OLD BUSINESS A. Tree Board & Environmental Committee Joint Meeting Chair Adams reported that on behalf of the committee, she attended the February Council meeting and received approval from Council to post the Environmental Advisory Committee's letter on the City's website and mail out the Tree & Landscape Advisory Committee's letter to new property owners. She also reported that Council was pleased with the Committee's achievements this far. She asked how long the Committee was temporary and the recording secretary reported that she would look into it. Temporary Environmental Advisory Committee March 7, 2006 Page Two She stated Council Member Neglia suggested putting a contact phone number on the Environmental Committee's letter and include pictures of invasive plants on the Tree Board's letter. B. Status of the proposed Environmental Specialist position Chair Adams reported that she met with the City Manager who stated that enforcement of city codes would be more appropriate than hiring an environmental specialist this year. She explained the enforcement would play a dual role with building and environmental concerns. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Rebecca Grohall, AICP, City of Sebastian Growth Management Director Ms. Grohall introduced herself and invited the Committee to contact her with any concerns. She stated that she has many projects underway, including the scrub jay habitat plan. She stated she has some ideas on improving City services which include the possible hiring of a college intern and expanding the environmental training of staff. She explained that she was previously with the City of Coral Springs and she assisted with the posting of tree pictures on that City's website and offered her assistance with what the City may post. Ms. Miller also offered her expertise with the pictures. Ms. Adams asked her to report this to the Tree and Landscape Advisory Committee. Ms. Grohall reminded the Committee that the development boom and hurricanes have affected the City's tree canopy which cannot be replaced overnight. She explained the Department is involved with anything affecting the physical growth of the City. B. Beth Powell — Conservation Land Manager, Indian River County Scrub Jay Presentation Side ll, Tape 1, 6.47 pm Ms. Powell introduced herself and gave a PowerPoint presentation. (attached) Side 1, Tape ll, 7.35 pm C. Janet Bargar, IFAS Ext. Agent II, Water Quality/Pesticide Class Coordinator Pesticide/Herbicide Education Ms. Bargar stated that after learning the City would provide the facility and staff attendance as an in kind match, she applied for an Integrated Pest Management grant RFP from the University of Florida Institute of Agriculture Services. She explained the City of Fellsmere and the Town of Indian River Shores will attend classes to be held at City hall on April 28th. She said a brochure and poster will be developed to advertise the class. Ms. Adams suggested providing this information to homeowners and Ms. Bargar stated the extension office is short staffed at the moment. Ms. Krueger asked what kind of pesticide information the extension office provides to homeowners. Ms. Krueger suggested a workshop on the same topic with panel speakers, open to the public, in the future. 2 Temporary Environmental Advisory Committee March 7, 2006 Page Three Ms. Adams asked Ms. Krueger to brainstorm for the workshop and the Committee can make it a priority at the next meeting. She also suggested giving Council a "Year in Review" at an upcoming meeting. D. 2006 Itinerary (a.k.a. Environmental Committee Priorities) Due to the lateness of the evening, it was decided to carried this item to the next meeting. 8. MEMBER'S MATTERS Ms. Yanchis suggested putting pictures of exotic and invasive plants on Channel 25. Side 1/, Tape Il, 8:22 pm Mr. Kidde asked if the committee became permanent, would he have to resign since he has recently been appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Kidde would have to resign from one of the committees when the Environmental Committee becomes permanent. Ms. Adams encouraged the public to attend the Pelican Island Festival. She will be in attendance at the confiscated wildlife booth. Ms. Beckwith suggested partnering with the Tree & Land Advisory Committee in setting up a booth at next year's Pelican Island Festival to provide landscape and pesticide use. Ms. Krueger liked the PowerPoint slide stating "Please drive slowly, Scrub Jay flight zone". She asked if the City could provide these signs. The recording secretary advised the request should go to Council. Ms. Adams stated the signs could assist with City's incidental take permit mitigation. Ms. Miller also liked the sign but would prefer a rustic, wooden sign as opposed to a metal sign. 9. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ing. 3 Beth Powell SEBASTIAN AREA -WIDE SCRUB -TAY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN A� aetivPmet CortbervaYr.ory Land& !; Mamager I Indilzc a County Jws�. The Florida Scrub • Ranked by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory as Imoerlled Globally & in the State of Florida 70.95%I® rcc pc-mnkm. nmslan8a [4 .Fi�t ail 19Wa)ad 9oA. 1. i8 ladiaaa cr Cwp'IFv 1989) • Pyrogenic Communih(Fire Dependent) • Dominated by Evergreen Oaks (Quercus spp.) — - s Scrub Species • Florida SernbJay (Aph,h,,)n14 airruleaarnc) Threatened Status - USFWS & FWC Sol Overview of Presentation • The Florida Scrub • Scrub Animal Species • The Florida Scrub Jay ■The Florida Scrub Jay in Sebastian, FL • Description of the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) • NCP Guidelines and Requirements ■ Mitigation • Current Status of Sebastian's Scrub Jay Population • Recommendations for the City of Sebastian and its Residents The Florida Scrub • Occurring on the Saady, N'ell- Drained Soils of Relic Coastal and Intand Duce systems E d • Unique to Peninsular Florida • Habitat Loss Due to Commercial & Residential Development Scrub Species Adult W SEBASTIAN AREA -WIDE SCRUB -JAY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN 1 Fr 'M fq�� ye. SEBASTIAN AREA -WIDE SCRUB -JAY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN 1 Beth Powell Scrub Species • South Eastern Five -Lined Skink (Eumeces inexpectalus) mal= Scrub Species is Florida Scrub -Lizard (Sreloporta vooth) t. r - t Scrub Species • Eastern Indigo Snake(Ur)mnrclrun cimaswupen) Threatened Status - USFWS & FWC a Scrub Species at Gopher Frog (Rahn aapao) MR Species t" of Special �' Y Concern - FWC 7—k e."'r j - The Florida Scrub -Jay Listed as a Threatened • Blue & Caray Crestless Jay Species by U.S. Fish & an difference is no, or Wildlife Service in 1981 cobrbetneenseses as Only Bird Endemic to Peninsular Florida • Average Territory - 22aeres as Family Sae Ranges from 2-8 InlMdua6 • Natu.11, -Fearke ,- SEBASTIAN AREA -WIDE SCRUB -JAY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN 2 Beth Powell The Florida Scrub -Jay • Unique Social System permanent monogomy year-round terri.rialily ewpentive breeding hanmmilial dominan,e heir0rdn delayed dupenal . pn,nilm may' with parenW 1.2 yean and help with • terrimrial deruoae u„aiox rm prNnun . (cedi,x thr oodiaR. & naRlimp load caching ..mind :velem The Florida Scrub -Jay Fomily,rs, mr.g.d 3.0 uafioiduah per group amen a4,...ee 3.e • 83edian incubation date April'Itb Media. batehine d.te April Llh snam.1,.172%..mater prdeal a Id .. annual prudinin it, 1.9 young nedgad per pair. Mr year • \Iedun 0.deine tha.M., 106 • 70% netting attempW were sumemful in nedei.,.11., one yo.lg Scrub -Jay Nesting Success Study in Sebastian, Florida The Florida Scrub -Jay • optimal Hvbilat ._ Requirements: >w•r. mr,b Wirer '! 4iq mmprknl of reh wk� 10.3.oa mare....d nr,rync .rens,.. aOY. ni.e..npy cover Moth 6eiR11 of14- »:A' from. fora f The Florida Scrub -Jay in Sebastian, Florida • Between 1991-1998 the population of Sebastian's scrub -jays declined i5%- from 35 breeding pairs to only 16 ■ Reasons for population decrease: "141.1 ken(drvebpmenq ..y. habdat rragmen.r . decrtued nnline.utees, deere-ed dkpenal success deended babi.l quality tamed by develop..' & fire... I.Wn .cued oahai.. by can. dors sad other prtdalon rel normally found in optimal aeric k,,.b habit Description of the HCP 4-!4 / Allow. fo, InciJenml ink, N—aa IrrN) to ate �.ued .11 1..b lou Inthe Sebosuen th,hl,t d& 317 I/4 acne but I.W lioe 1'19>.cm) • rrN art mitlratrd by Ice muof3Ec9.iable ba lead ac9uorida uifwa& vermml J atm dMWbk Dy the FlScmhJay \mh Sebau.. C.aet u. Ae. (406 .,,,4 Sebastun li,d Wlda C...n Am (10 ones) Wdbasso Scn,b Conuavallm Arm (I l l ane) Pebmn hlmld Elemmwry School Snub Lar (sl_ crml Seba,wn.Yr, on Scrub Arm (38 x m) SEBASTIAN AREA -WIDE SCRUB -JAY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN 3 Beth Powell HCP Guidelines & Requirements • Hahum aewmM1aNEnhp.(lTenl for the Florida ScrubJay Teclun al colon, ttmml (tmbering. em ) prescribed humin, exotics remosal • Prwafionnfthe Conservation ARAB e.g. fennng, monitoring, patrolling, ve • Monitoring of the Florida Scrub- Jqr and Other "Key" Spain recent findings,. U.S. fish& / Wildlife ameally Manaeement Activities Takine Place: North Sebastian Comervatiou Area W.bmen Srrub Conrervnlion Area Seb.arl.. Ilighlmds Conservation Art. Pelienn island Eleme t., School Scrub Habitat Sebevian Airport Scrub Habitat Tim beringMne Canopy Thinning Fencing and Gating Act. Points Prescribed Fire/aural Mechanical Habitat Enhancement Public Use Improvements Exotica Removal (Flora & Fauna) Monitoring Fencing and Gating Access Points .;4: IRC Conservation Areas W� C p;l• Monitoring Scrub Jays �r 1 SEBASTIAN AREA -WIDE SCRUB -JAY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN 4 Beth Powell Mechanical Habitat Enhancement The Florida Scrub -Jay in Sebastian, Florida — 2006 Consists of 2 Sub -populations twp r on M,rle nn mn.0 1 .. North population = s` N famiaea al North Sebssnan CA Y °VIII SOY aft= I rM a The Florida Scrub -Jay in Sebastian, Florida — 2006 Consists of 2 Sub -populations twp r on M,rle nn mn.0 1 .. North population = s` N famiaea al North Sebssnan CA Y • I Family on the Ah,00rl Property 1i ' South population= iu- a 1 known f andy al polls IU & 17 of Sebanian nigblanJs The Florida Scrub -Jay in Sebastian, Florida — 2006 Consists of 2 Sub -populations twp r on M,rle nn mn.0 1 .. North population = s` N famiaea al North Sebssnan CA Y • I Family on the Ah,00rl Property 1i ' South population= a l ramian at Wabasn SCA a 1 known f andy al polls IU & 17 of Sebanian nigblanJs 1997 Survey and 2006 Data Red —1 "'I v 6niryoud Y.11m" I'knmw SEBASTIAN AREA -WIDE SCRUB -JAY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN 5 Beira Powell Ways that the City of Sebastian can assist the SJ Population in Sebastian: C'ondua at Scmb lay Survey 10 update the 1997 Survey and band all birds found during survey . Vacant lots owned by the City ofSebatian could be burned or roller. chopped by the Division ofForarry using mitigation funds. No ..it 10 Cidy P., vd. grc tectonics do ecjroam Aammmm� • Encourage land owners to into native scrub landscaping - otter them air tardive to not clear entire lot. or to lave vacant lots in their or state until clearing is an., Encourage lea ow. 1. remmp pine Ven and to kern their landscaping low growing. tem much rcmb n pasaiblc as Enper .... residents to drive slowly in semb,... .... food arms butall -'SLOW -Stub Jr, Flight Zorn" riyu as Publish information to raidenu to assist in scrub -joy monitoring. information including photo cremate, jay, how to rad bands and who to call ifth, should have them is their eama 1997 Survey and 2006 Data Current Familia Locally Extirpated �IN MY BACKYARDI T0 - SEBASTIAN AREA -WIDE SCRUB -JAY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN 6 Beth Powell �IN MY BACKYARD! Ways the City Residents can keep Florida Scrub Jays in their neighborhood) Clear only enough to build home, leave existing scrub habitat Remove tall pine trees from their property Landscape with scrub spp. (if lot Isn't entirely cleared, that "landscape buffer" will already be there) Vacant lots -leave in Noir natural state- remove vegetation only as needed; remove all tall pine trees; Mm scrub oaks to Y or less Call the Humane Society to pick up feral cats and keep house cats inside or on a locked screened enclosure. Drive slowly through scrub habitat areas _7.}.� �16IN MY BACKYARD! Ways the City Residents can keep Florida Scrub Jays in their neighborhood) Remove tall pine trees from their property Landscape with scrub spp. (If lot Isn't entirely cleared, that "landscape buffer" will already be there) )*qIN MY BACKYARD! Ways the City Residents can keep Florida Scrub Jays in their neighborhood! • Call the Humana Society to pick up feral cats and keep house cah Inside or on a locked screened enclosure • Drive slowly through scrub habitat areas Please Drive Slowly ! Scrub Jay Flight 1-t � Zone ,XQj IN MY BACKYARD! Ways the City Residents can keep Florida Scrub Jays in their neighborhood! Clear only enough to build home, leave existing scrub habitat. _,J �IN MY BACKYARD! Ways the City Residents can keep Florida Scrub Jays in their neighborhoodl Vacant lots - leave In their natural state - remove vegetation only as needed; remove all tall pine trees; Mm scrub oaks to 6' or less SEBASTIAN AREA -WIDE SCRUB -JAY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN 7 -- r Beth pa wc,,/ 1 q 2,2 3 bpow 010 1 r.cjov. Cpm