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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING &
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2019 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Mayor Hill called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. A moment of silence was held.
3. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 505 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Roll Call
Mayor Jim Hill
Vice Mayor Linda Kinchen
Council Member Ed Dodd
Council Member Albert lovino
Council Member Bob McPartlan
Citv Staff Present
City Manager Paul Carlisle
City Attorney James Stokes
City Clerk Jeanette Williams
Administrative Services Director Ken Killgore
Public Facilities Director/Airport Director Scott Baker
Community Development Director/CRA Manager Lisa Frazier
Leisure Services Director Brian Benton
Police Chief Michelle Morris
Police Lieutenant Constantine Sawidis
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None
6. PROCLAMATIONS. AWARD$. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentations ofprodamations, cert' cafes and awards, and brief timely announcements by Council and Staff
No public input or action under this heading.
19.055 A. Proclamation - Lions Club 600 Anniversary Celebration Dav — ADdl 27. 2019
Lion Jeanne Diehl. Vice President. Sebastian Lions Club
Mayor Hill read and presented the proclamation to Ms. Diehl.
19.056 B. Proclamation Arbor Dav — April 26, 2019
Mayor Hill read and presented the proclamation to the Community Development Director.
19.057 C. Proclamation - World T'ai Chi & Qiaona Dav — Aoril 27. 2019 — Kalhv Falzone.
City of Sebastian Recreation Supervisor
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Mayor Hill read and presented the proclamation to Ms. Falzone who invited the public to join
the T'ai Chi practitioners at their Earth Day class on Saturday.
19.058 D. Presentation - Coastal Resiliencv Plan - Chris Niforatos. P.E. - Kimlev-Horn 8
Associates
Mr. Niforatos presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining his flood risk evaluation of the
City. (See attached)
Brief Announcements
April 26 - Chamber Concert in Riverview Park - The Mixers (rhythm 8 blues, rock 8 roll, jazz,
zydeco) - 5:30 to 8:00 pm
April 27 - Natural Resources Board Earth Day in Riverview Park - 9 am - 4 pm
May 11- Craft Club of Sebastian Show in Riverview Park - 10 am - 3 pm
Vice Mayor Kinchen announced the upcoming events.
7. Recess City Council Meeting and Convene as Communitv Redevelopment Agency
Chairman Hill recessed the City Council meeting and called the Community Redevelopment
Agency meeting to order at 6:19 p.m.
A. Approval of Minutes - February 27. 2019 CRA Meeting
MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Vice Chairperson Kinchen to approve the February
27, 2019 CRA Meeting minutes passed with an unanimous voice vote.
B. Award Work Authorization Under the Continuinv Services Agreement with GAI
Consultants. Inc. in Amount of $19.960 for Riverview Park Canoov Protection Plan
and Authorize the Citv Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents (Transmittal.
Agreement. Fxhihit)
The City Manager explained this plan would help the City protect the tree canopy at the
park. The Community Development Director added that the plan would map out the best
uses with the least amount of damage to the trees at the park.
MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. lovino to approve the work authorization with
GAI Consultants, Inc. to develop a Riverview Park Canopy Protection Plan,
ROLL CALL: Vice Chairperson Kinchen - aye Mr. Dodd - aye
Mr. lovino - aye Mr. McPartlan - aye
Chairman Hill - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
8. Adiourn Communitv Redevelopment Aaencv Meeting and Reconvene as Citv Council
Mayor Hill reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:21 p.m.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes - April 10, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting
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19.067 B. Resolution No. R-19-12 — Authorizing the Chief of Police to Expend LETF Money
for Court -Related Expenses in Future Forfeiture Actions (Transmittal, R-19-12,
Draft Letter)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXPEND LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND MONEY FOR COURT -RELATED EXPENSES IN
FUTURE SEIZURES UNDER THE FLORIDA CONTRABAND FORFEITURE ACT;
PROVIDING FOR A PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
19.024 C. Approve Purchase of the Pickleball Complex's Lift Station, Fire Hydrant, and
Related As-Builts from Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of
$24,661.00 (Transmittal, Rose Quote, Maxwell Quote)
19.059 D. Award Bid to Hulett Environmental Services for Pest Control Services for Citywide
Facilities in the Annual Amount of $5,940 with Two, One -Year Extensions and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents (Transmittal,
Bid, Bid Tab, Agreement)
19.060 E. Approve Wreaths Across America Special Event at Veterans Memorial Park on
Saturday, December 14th, 2019 (Transmittal, Application)
Council Member Dodd asked to remove item E.
MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Mayor Hill to approve consent
agenda items A through D.
Roll Call: Council Member lovino — aye Council Member McPartlan — aye
Mayor Hill — aye Vice Mayor Kinchen — aye
Council Member Dodd — aye
Motion carried. 5-0
Item E — Wreaths Across America Soecial Event
Council Member Dodd confirmed there would not be a charge to the organization for
using the park and thanked Carolyn Sartain -Anderson, Claudia and Adria Martino for their
attempt to hold this event in 2017.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Kinchen to approve the
Wreaths Across America Special Event at Veterans Memorial Park in Saturday,
December 14, 2019 passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS - None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
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6:24 pm
13. PUBLIC INPUT
Dr. Graham Cox, 1213 George Street, asked what was the resolution of the Canal
Vegetation Removal item at the last meeting. Mayor Hill stated that Council asked staff
to outline the current process the City uses to keep the canals and waterways clear and
to bring forth any alternatives to the plan.
Dr. Cox asked that the report include the problem and alternatives for each segment of
the waterways, for example a yard by yard analysis; and an integrated pest
management plan as used by the state Fish and Wildlife Commission. He drafted two
resolutions and a list of alternatives for consideration. (See attached)
Council Member Dodd stated Dr. Cox's requests amounted to a $75,000-$100,000
consulting contract which isn't what City Council asked the City Manager to do. He
noted that people talk about what they want to do, but no one has contacted the City
Manager with proactive solutions or ways to fund it. He asked that he contact the City
Manager.
Joann McGrath, 7945 130 Street, suggested there be a task force so the City Manager
does not have all the responsibilities to complete the report by himself. She cited
research that she has undertaken.
Pamela Parris, Vice President of the Sebastian Property Owners, thanked the City
Manager for agreeing to come to their May 6'" meeting to discuss using non-toxic
pesticides. She noted she did not hear back from a public record request regarding the
cemetery yet.
Nancilee Wydra, Vero Beach, said there would be possible financial problems if
Sebastian continues to use glyphosate.
Terry Meir, 11155 Roseland Road, said he would like to see the health of the
environment continue and make sure other alternatives are explored.
Mayor Hill called for a recess at 6:46 p.m. and reconvened the Council meeting at 6:49 p.m. All
members were present.
14. NEW BUSINESS
19.061 A. Sianaae Master Plan Presentation by City of Sebastian Communitv Development
Director. Lisa Frazier. AICP and City of Sebastian Leisure Services Director.
Brian Benton. CPRP
The Community Development Director displayed a PowerPoint presentation describing a
citywide signage plan. (See attached)
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Through an additional PowerPoint presentation, the Leisure Services Director described
how the next agenda item would allow the improvement and consistency of current park
identification throughout the City; and update the Pelican Path signage to show walking
and bikepath connectivity throughout the park system.
The Community Development Director said staff will choose the final palette and bring it
to Council for final approval. Mayor Hill asked to include the recognition of Stan Mayfield
in the Working Waterfront sign.
19.062 AA. Award Work Authorization Under the Continuing Professional Plannino and
Landscao@ Architect Consultant Services Apreement with GAI/Community
Solutions Grouo. Inc. in Amount of $22.990 for the Park Identifvina Signage
Master Plan Proiect (Transmittal. Scope. Pricina)
The City Manager said this would give authorization to have the park signage assessed
and inventoried.
MOTION by Council Member MCPartl6n and SECOND by Council Member lovino to
approve the Park Identifying Signage Master Plan Project with GAI/Community Solutions
Group, Inc.
Roll Call: Council Member McPartlan — aye Mayor Hill — aye
Vice Mayor Kinchen — aye Council Member Dodd —aye
Council Member lovino — aye
Motion carried. 5-0
19.063 B. ApDrove Cooperative Agreement with Guardian Communitv Resource
tvtanaTment. Inc. for Communitv Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Consolidated PlannirLLServices in the Amount of Y�25.000 through the Osceola
Count Agreement RFP-17-9607-VJ and Authorize the Citv Manager to Execute
the LOO) date Documents (Transmittal. Agreement. Exhibits. Osceola
Agreement
The City Manager said the City is eligible for the Community Development Block Grant
and Guardian Community Resources Management has agreed to complete a five year
plan to receive those funds.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member McPartlan to
approve a cooperative agreement with Guardian Community Resource Management to
development a five year Community Development Block Grant plan.
Roll Call: Mayor Hill — aye Vice Mayor Kinchen — aye
Council Member Dodd — aye Council Member lovino — aye
Council Member McPartlan — aye
Motion carried. 5-0
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19.064 C. Assigpnment of Airport Lease to Pilot's Paradise. Inc. for the East Office Wina of
the ZoortTerminal Buildina (Transmittal. Letter_ Floor Plan. Aoreement)
The City Manager said Pilot's Paradise has requested to move into a portion of the
Administration Building where National Aperture will soon be vacating.
MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Mayor Kinchen to approve
a lease to Pilot's Paradise for the east office wing of the Airport Terminal Building.
Roll Call: Vice Mayor Kinchen — aye Council Member Dodd — aye
Council Member lovino — aye Council Member McPartlan — aye
Mayor Hill — aye
Motion carried. 5-0
19.065 D. Resolution No. R-19-11 — FDOT PTGA to Remove Obstacle Trees Affectinp
ADDrove to Runwav 23 at Sebastian Municipal Aimort (Transmittal, R-19-11,
Grant)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(FDOT) FOR THE REMOVAL OF TREE OBSTACLES AFFECTING THE APPROACH
TO RUNWAY 5/23 AT THE SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title of Resolution No. R-19-11. The Airport Director explained
this grant would fund the removal of trees obstructing the vision of Runway 23's flight
path and help pilots safely descend. He requested approval.
MOTION by Council Member lovino and SECOND by Council Member McPartlan to
approve Resolution No. R-19-11 to remove the obstacle trees at Runway 23.
Roll Call: Council Member Dodd — aye Council Member lovino — aye
Council Member McPartlan — aye Mayor Hill — aye
Vice Mayor Kinchen — aye
Motion carried. 5-0
19.066 E. Award Six -Year Roadwav Pavina Service Aareements to Pavement Technology.
Inc.. Asphalt Pavina Svstems. Inc.. and Ranaer Construction Industries. Inc. for
"As Needed Pavina Services" with Two. Three -Year Extensions and Authorize
the Citv Manger to Execute the Aoorooriate Documents (Transmittal. Bid.
Responses. Tab)
The City Manager said in anticipation of the six-year roadway management plan, three
companies responded to the request for bid. He noted each had different expertise and staff
felt it was appropriate to award all three contracts.
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MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Kinchen to approve paving
agreements to Pavement Technology, Inc., Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. and Ranger
Construction Industries, Inc.
Roll Call: Council Member lovino — aye Council Member McPartlan — aye
Mayor Hill — aye Vice Mayor Kinchen — aye
Council Member Dodd — aye
Motion carried. 5-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
The City Attorney stated he attended an opioid summit where two Treasure Coast law firms
are pursuing claims for municipalities. He said one firm was approaching it from a federal
lawsuit and the other from a slate court lawsuit. He asked how Council felt about getting
involved with individualized lawsuits which will require proof of financial detriment.
He noted the law firms were going after the manufacturers of pharmaceuticals who ignored
the dangers of prescribing the opioids; and he had concern that private law firms were
approaching municipalities as opposed to the Police Chief bringing forward a concern. It
was the consensus of Council not to engage the law firms.
He stated he would be in Tallahassee next week but be accessible by e-mail and phone.
16. CITY MANAGER MATTERS - None
17. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None
18. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Council Member McPartlan - None
B. Mayor Hill congratulated Macy Nicole Hill and Chandler Keeler on the birth of their
daughter, Mile Nicole Keeler, who is his first grandchild.
C. Vice Mayor Kinchen thanked the Leisure Services Director and the employees for last
Saturday's amazing Easter Egg Hunt.
D. Council Member Dodd — None
E. Council Member lovino - None
19. Being no further business, Mayor Hill adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:18 p.m.
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Goal
Florida Statute - meet Peril of Flood requirements as part of the
Comprehensive Plan Update
• Reduce flood risk in coastal areas
High Tide Events
Storm Surge
Flash Floods
Stormwater Runoff
Sea Level Rise
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Rainfall Depths
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• 12 inches/24 hours • 9.5 inches/24 hours
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Tidal Information
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✓ Discuss potential of early warning
systems for elderly
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✓ Re-evaluate bulkhead/sideslope
inspections; detailed surveying
✓ Update Stormwater Master Plan
✓ Coordinate with County to
prioritize hardening of lift
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Research Before Round Upping
Put Roundup in the waters to kill plants down to their roots
Like it's manufacturer, you'll be sued for millions in heaps of lawsuits
This week there's a trial in California about a couple that got cancer
Because they believed the ads that Roundup was a safe answer
With a mere squirt of spray from a bottle all of their weeds
Would whither and die almost as fast as light's noted speed
Glyphosate, a Roundup ingredient isn't approved for aquatic use
When part of a liquid touching the skin, it's a recipe for abuse
It kills both good & bad bacteria, and is an endocrine disruptor
Causing tumors, and birth defects, a real developmental corrupter
And I haven't even remarked about the havoc it will wage on fish
Not to mention the plants that they eat as their main dining dish
MAY WE SUGGEST THAT YOU DO FAR MORE INVESTIGATION
Before declaring your confirmation
That you will use this toxic chemical in the waters
And by negligence and Ignorance harm Sebastian's sons and daughters
April 24 2019
cc.Nancilee Wydra
Comments to Sebastian City Council, April 24, 2019
Graham Cox, 1213 George Street, Sebastian
At the city council meeting April 10, 2019, council members
directed the city manager to prepare a report under the big heading
of Canal Vegetation Removal.
It is not clear on the audio visual recording at the end of that
meeting quite how the resolution was worded. Ms. Williams did not
speak into a microphone. But here I think is the essence of the
resolution:
Mr. Dodd in his remarks wants a formal resolution that outlines the
options, the pros and the cons, one that spells out the problems as
perceived by the city manager, and removing weeds is just a part of
it.
Later remarks said the council wants to see the options based on the
definition of the problem, and asks the city manager to outline the
options, with cost estimates, to remove obstacle vegetation from the
canal system.
Council member Kinchen said she wants to see other options that do
not contain glyphosate, including a list of other products the city can
use.
So our first request is simple: please clarify the resolution. What
have you asked the city manager to do? Just how was the
resolution worded?
Here is our comment about this resolution:
There is no timeline for the city manager to report. And there is no
clear guidance on what they want him to report about.
Here is our concern about this: The city manager could spring a
report on us on tonight or tomorrow or do nothing till August when
many residents are not here. Hence the need for the council to give
us the timeline.
On the content of the report, here is what we have asked the council
to do so far: we want a report that defines the problems along the
canal. Just what weeds are a problem? Where are they likely to
block the flow of water? We want a yard by yard, mile by mile
analysis of the problems.
Next, we want the report to spell out the alternative solutions for
each canal segment, discuss the pros and cons for each alternative
on each segment and then select what they consider the best
solution. The solution has to be better than the null or existing
treatment alternative.
What we want, which is what state FWC rules require, is an
integrated plant/pest management plan that spells out the
alternatives and the likely treatments. We want this submitted as a
draft plan. We want wide dissemination of the plan to the public.
We want a public hearing on the draft when everyone is back in
town, more than one hearing if needed. We want the city council to
take comments from the public seriously and change the draft plan
accordingly. Then we want a final plan that the city residents can
approve in some fashion, either a referendum or a consensus vote in
some way. This is simple informed democracy.
We have drafted alternative resolutions you can consider, and I am
handing the city clerk a copy of the two draft resolutions to put in
the record for this meeting.
Of the two draft resolutions: one is an absolute ban on the use of
glyphosate based herbicides and all other toxic sprays. This has
already happened in other Florida cities and counties. The other
resolution is a direction to the city manager to produce an integrated
plant management plan, as outlined above, with the longer term goal
of banning the use of toxic herbicide sprays by city employees and
city contractors.
We recognize that there may be some segments of the canal system
that can only be treated with a spray, but there are many non-toxic
alternative sprays the city can consider. Neighboring Martin County
has chosen this route to follow. I am including a list of these non-
toxic sprays below for the city to consider.
I am also handing the city clerk a print out of a power point
presentation we would like you to consider. It explains the
alternative weed control methods and the Integrated Plant
Management approach that the Florida FWC is taking as a result of
the February hearings.
I am summarizing the power point as follows:
Alternative methods to the use of glyphosate -based herbicides for
reducing weeds in a water body depend on the conditions. If the weeds
are above the surface of the water control could be accomplished with
mechanical, biological, chemical and physical methods.
Mechanical methods could include the use of small cutting boats.
Although these cutting boats are initially expensive, in the long-term
these boats are often more cost effective than glyphosate -based
herbicides.
Glyphosate based herbicides must be applied several times per month
depending on the conditions. Over time this continuous use of
glyphosate based herbicides leads to herbicide tolerant weeds meaning
larger and larger doses must be used to kill weeds, and this could
increase the amount of harmful cyanobacteria in waterways.
In comparison, cutting boats function like lawnmowers where weeds
never become immune to being cut. Also, dock or frame -based weed
cutters can be used.
If the weeds are below the surface of the water, permanent control of
weeds can be achieved with barriers. These function by blocking light to
the plants, stopping photosynthesis, killing the weeds. These include
those which float above the surface of the water, or which float above
the benthos layer of the water. This can provide permanent weed control
for smaller water bodies.
To recap: Here are some of the alternatives control methods:
Mechanical:
Cutting boats
Dock weed cutters
Floating and Benthos barriers
Biological:
Plant eating fish such as triploid carp
Chemical — there are 18 non-toxic chemicals at least to choose from:
Ammoniated Soap of Fatty Acids
D-limonene
Oil (Cottonseed, Garlic), Essential Oil (Clove)
Potassium Salt of Fatty Acids
Citric acid, aka Vinegar
Ammoniated Soap of Fatty Acids
Ammonium Nonanoate
Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid
Citric Acid, Citronella
Citric acid, Essential Oil (Clove), Malic Acid
Corn Gluten
D-limonene
Essential Oil (Clove/Cinnamon)
Eugenol, Essential Oil (Clove)
Oil (Soybean)
Potassium Salt of Fatty Acids
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 2-Phenethyl Propionate
Here is the list of chemicals the city/Applied Aquatics is using to
date on the canals and other water bodies:
Herbicide products (23) listed as used by Applied Aquatics in the canals, ponds and waterways
in Sebastian in the last four years:
Clearcast
Copper Sulfate
Garlon 3A
Induce
Kammo Plus
Roundup Custom
Semera
Stingray Label
Tribune (Diquat)
Weedar 64
Trycera
Schooner
Clipper
Flumioxazin
Accuracy
Captain XTR
Kammo
Aqua Mack Black
Aquamaster
GreenClean Liquid
Shredder Amine
SunWe[
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Alternative Aquatic Weed
Control in Sebastian's Waterways
A proposed non-toxic approach
Dr. Graham Cox
April 2019
Control Methods
The state of Florida recognizes more
than 60 alternative methods to control
aquatic weeds in four big categories
Four Main Management Tools
• When we speak of management of invasive and noxious
aquatic plants in Florida there are several management
tools that can be utilized.
• Chemical control is the use of herbicides to control target
plants.
• Mechanical control encompasses many different pieces of
equipment used to harvest or shred target vegetation.
• Biological control is the use of natural biological enemies of
the target/host plant to help control it's population.
• Physical control includes things like prescribed fire, lake
drawdowns and small infestations where manual (hand)
removal is applicable.
Physical
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Physical removal
• Involves the use of hand pulling, cutting, raking
• Mininuzes harm to beneficial native vegetation
• Can limit future maintenance
• Relatively inexpensive, but can be costly for large areas
• Not practical for deeper waters or large areas
• Labor intensive
• Mav not be possible to rely on as your sole method of control
Chemical control
• Involves the use of a backpack
spraver, hand sprayer, UTV
talk sprayer, small boat
motulted sprayer
• Ideal for larger areas- effective
and fast control
• Herbicide selectivity can allow
for target control, avoiding
non -target vegetation
• Requires strong knoivledge of
herbicide label reading, mixing
rates, PPE requirements,
target/non-target damage
• Various restrictions and
cautions: potable water
intakes, irrigation, domestic
ts, fish, swinnming, etc
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• Can be costly depending on
target vegetation and
herbicide used
• May be difficult to acquire
products depending where
you live
• Typically takes multiple
treatments to aclueve full
control
• Decaying plant material, if
not harvested, will remain
in the system
•
May not be possible to rely
on as your sole method of
control
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Chemical Control
17 classes of herbicides registered
for use in Florida waters
Used to manage submersed,
emergent and floating vegetation.
Applied by airboats, helicopters,
outboards, ATVs and backpack
sprayer
Advantages:
Selectivity, Efficacy, Longer control
period 17
Costs Disadvantages, Negative public
perception, Health concerns,
Ecosystem concerns, Recycles
nutrients and materials in the lake
Visual impacts to native plants
There are 17 classes of herbicides
registered for use in Florida
waters by the EPA and Florida
Department of Agriculture
Consumer Services (DACS). To
achieve EPA registration, aquatic
herbicides must be effective in
controlling target weeds, and
meet the rigid environmental and
toxicology criteria required by the
EPA. Once a herbicide is approved
by EPA, it must be certified by
Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services before it
can be used in Florida.
Mechanical control
• Involves the use of a mechanical harvester, cookie cutter, excavator
• Removes plant biomass from system
• Can be most expensive method of control- best for smaller areas
where quick control is desired.
• Not selective- can harvest non -target plants, turtles, invertebrates,
fish, etc
• Disposal site required, need depth, temporary turbidity issues
• If system is deep, you are essentially'mowing the grass'
• May not be possible to rely on as your sole method of control
Tools: OHarvesters OShredders OMechanical Dredges 17Backhoes
Uses: OBlockages at boat ramps IflWoody tussocks OHabitat restoration 17Navigation
trails
Mechanical control — A method of controlling invasive plants by cutting, mowing or
harvesting plants to limit seed or foliage production. There are several types of
machines that are used during mechanical control.
Harvesters and backhoes remove vegetation and associated organic material out of the
water.
Shredders break up plants and associated organic material that then drops to the
bottom.
Mechanical dredges are specialized for removing organic material and sediments.
Advantages MNo sediment build up ONutrient removal Olmmediate results MNo
chemicals
Disadvantages ONon-selective ODepth limitations 17Finding suitable off load sites 17High
costs OWater turbidity
Biological control
• Involves the use beetles, weevils,
thrips, +•asps, sloths, midges,
leaf-iilining flies, stem borers,
triploid grass carp
• Few success stories- populations
crash after release or control
lacks efficacv
• Often target species specific
• Free or relatively low cost
control
• Can provide longer tern control
• May damage non -target
vegetation
• May not be possible to rely on as
vour sole method of control
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Cost Comparison: Chemical vs.
Mechanical
Chemical
Floating: $190 / acre
Hydrilla: $1,056 / acre
Tussocks: $197 / acre
Mechanical
Hydrilla: $1,907 / acre
Tussocks: $10,911 / acre
Cost Comparison: Chemical vs. Mechanical
Historically, chemical treatment is considerably less
costly than mechanical control.
Costs vary considerably depending on the type of plants
targeted.
In addition, single treatment costs may not be valid
because the length of time between control is also a
factor.
Availability of suitable offload sites and the cost of
transporting the harvested material for disposal is an
additional consideration.
Stakeholder Concerns voiced at FCC
hearings, Feb. 2019
• MDissatisfaction with the condition of lakes
Opoor water quality Munhappy with plant
management Odeclining fishing, hunting, and
bird watching Montractor oversight,
accountability, management MPreference for
mechanical harvesting vs. chemical OHuman
and ecological safety of herbicides
Moordination lacking with other agencies
Additional FWC Staff Ideas
• Use of herbicides
• Request additional guidance from EPA and FDACS
• Develop new protocols for timing of application
• Develop new target goals for plant coverage
• Mechanical Harvesting
• Additional coordination with harvesting companies
• Develop pilot projects to increase use
• Encourage/fund research on new technologies for biomass use
• A survey has been provided to mechanical harvesting companies
to better gauge their current capabilities.
• Staff are working to schedule a harvesting summit with harvesting
contractors and researchers to be held prior to the end of
FY18-19.
Two alternative resolutions
• Outright and
immediate ban
• See Halandale, Miami
• Design an Integrated
Plant Management
Plan with the goal of
phasing out toxic
herbicides in two years
and using non-toxic
control means
• See North Miami,
Martin County
Draft Sebastian Alternative Resolutions
Introduction: A resolution of the Mayor and City Council directing the city manager to take at I
actions necessary to ban the use of herbicides containing glyphosate by all city employees and
contractors in the performance of landscaping and maintenance work on all city owned
properties, on canals, ponds and waterways within city limits.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents,
employees, and contractors by eliminating their exposure to potentially harmful and carcinogenic
substances used in the maintenance of landscaping within city parks, along city canals and
waterways and on city waterbodies and other city -owned lands and waters; and
WHEREAS, glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is the world's most widely used weed
killer and has been surrounded by controversy ever since the International Agency for Research
on Cancer classified it as "probably carcinogenic to humans" in 2015; and
WHEREAS, in its Much 2015 report, the World Health Organization's International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded that glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup, is "a
probable human carcinogen" by any reasonable definition, and most likely a cause of non-
Hodgkin lymphoma, (NHL) a type of cancer; and
WHEREAS, a broad new scientific meta analysis of the cancer-causing potential of glyphosate
herbicides, the most widely used weed killing products in the world, has found that people with
high exposures to the popular pesticides have a 41% increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin
lymphoma; and
WHEREAS, the above referenced findings by five US scientists contradict the US
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) assurances of safetv over the weed killer and come as
regulators in several countries consider limiting the use of glyphosate -based products in farming;
and
WHEREAS, Monsanto and its Getman owner Bayer AG face more than 10,000 lawsuits in the
US brought by people suffering from NHL who blame Monsanto's glyphosate -based herbicides
for their diseases. The first plaintiff to go to trial won a unanimous jury verdict against Monsanto
in August, 2018, a verdict the company is appealing. The next trial, involving a separate plaintiff,
was set to begin in February, 2019, and several more trials are set for this year and into 2020;
and
WHEREAS, in Europe the human and ecological damage has been taken much more seriously.
Tolerance limits have been established. Roundup Ready and GMOs have been restricted or
banned. In Italy spraying Roundup in public spaces —playgrounds, school yards, and parks -- has
been banned altogether; and
WHEREAS, a French court has revoked approval for one of its glyphosate -based products
because it might cause cancer. The ruling effectively bans Bayer/Monsanto from selling the
weedkiller in France; and
WHEREAS, the administrative court in Lyon, France, said that scientific studies and animal
testing showed Bayer's Roundup Pro 360 weedkiller was potentially carcinogenic to humans and
was likely to be harmful to human reproduction and aquatic organisms. Its ban was effective
immediately; and
WHEREAS, other European countries, including Germany and Italy, have moved to phase out
glyphosate based products in the coming years; and
WHEREAS, in Florida the state's Fish and Wildlife Commission temporarily suspended the use
of aquatic herbicide treatment on FWC waters and wetlands while conducting six hearings and
was loudly and broadly encouraged to make this suspension permanent, overwhelmingly by the
fishing and hunting communities; and
WHEREAS, concern has been voiced to the Indian River Lagoon Council about likely harm
caused by glyphosate -based herbicides on the health of Indian River Lagoon, the sink for all the
pollutants detected in the tributary rivers such as the St. Sebastian and the canals that feed the
rivers. There is broad support for the efforts of the IR Lagoon Council to identify the sources of
the pollution that have upset the lagoon ecology and with it our Treasure Coast economy; and
WHEREAS, a significant contribution to the lagoon's demise has now been identified and
described in the Lagoon Council's draft CCMP. Lagoon pollutants, in addition to nitrogen and
phosphorous, include pesticides and herbicides that are stimulating the alga blooms and showing
up in necropsies of the bodies of aquatic mammals -- dolphins, manatees -- and the fish. The
2018 draft CCMP describes pesticides and herbicides in the lagoon as "contaminants of
emerging concern" (Pages 3841.); and
WHEREAS, the city of Sebastian has contracted with Applied Aquatics since the mid-1990s to
spray herbicides including various forms of Roundup along the city canals, ponds and
waterways when it is recognized by the state FWC and IFAS that there at least 60 other largely
non-toxic means of aquatic weed control approved in the state; and
WHEREAS, concerned citizen groups in Sebastian have concluded that, if there is one single
step we can take right now to help end pollution of the lagoon it is to simply stop spraying
Roundup and other toxic chemicals in the wetlands, canals and rivers that drain to the lagoon;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council members wish to affirmatively protect the public
health and the well-being of its employees and contractors by eliminating the risks associated
with Roundup, and all such similar herbicide products that contain glyphosate, as well as
eliminating any potential for liability associated with the use of such products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby ban the use of Roundup and all such similar
herbicide products that contain glyphosate by all City employees and contractors engaged in
landscaping work or maintenance on City -owned properties and direct the City Manager to take
all actions necessary to accomplish these objectives.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this xx day of month, 2019.
An alternative resolution approach
Introduction: A resolution of the Mayor and City Council adopting an integrated aquatic invasive
plant management program (IPM) to eliminate or reduce pesticide applications on city property,
including canals, ponds and waterways within the city to the maximum extent feasible with an
ultimate goal of eliminating the use of glyphosate -based herbicide products in two years and
further approving IPM guidelines (See attached exhibit A).
WHEREAS, the City wishes to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents,
employees, and contractors by minimizing their exposure to potentially harmful and carcinogenic
substances used in the maintenance of landscaping within city parks, along city waterways and
on city waterbodies and other city -owned lands and waters; and
WHEREAS, in its March 2015 report, the World Health Organization's International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded that glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup, is "a
probable human carcinogen" by any reasonable definition, and most likely a cause of non-
Hodgkin lymphoma, (NHL) a type of cancer; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian recognizes that pesticides and herbicides are potentially
hazardous to human health, water quality, natural resources and the environment; and
WHEREAS, the city council is proposing to curtail the use of pesticides and herbicides on city
owned and managed property with the goal of banning their use in two years from the effective
date of this resolution (See Exhibit B, Products Containing Glyphosate Herbicides; and Exhibit C
Herbicides used in Sebastian by Applied Aquatics); and
WHEREAS, one such means to curtail the use of pesticides and herbicides is to adopt and
implement a program of integrated management of aquatic invasive plants in its waterways,
canals and ponds; and
WHEREAS, integrated plant management is the coordinated use of information about invasive
plant species with environmental information and with available methods to prevent
unacceptable levels of damage to water bodies, canals and waterways and to the ecosystems that
they support, with the least possible hazard to people, property and the environment within
available resources; and
WHEREAS, IPM uses a progressive and sustainable approach using professional research based
on multifaceted strategies that minimize health, environmental and economic risks; and
WHEREAS, the City, as stipulated in the IPM program guidelines, shall give preference
to available, safe, and effective non-toxic, non -pesticide and non -herbicide alternatives and
cultural practices when considering options for pest management on City owned and managed
property, which would avoid or minimize potential impacts to human health, water quality,
natural resources, and the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council believe that the proposed IPM Program is in the best
interest of the citizens of the City and as such, hereby adopt the IPM Program and approve the
IPM Program Guidelines, attached as Exhibit "A';
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. Adoption of IPM Program. The Mayor and City Council of the City of
Sebastian, Florida hereby authorize the adoption of an Integrated Invasive Aquatic Plant
Management Program with an ultimate goal of eliminating the use of glyphosate -based herbicide
products.
Section 2. Approving IPM Program Guidelines. The Mayor and City Council of the City of
Sebastian, Florida, hereby approve the guidelines for the Integrated Invasive Aquatic Plant
Management Program attached hereto as "Exhibit A."
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
Exhibit A
It shall be the policy of the City of Sebastian ("City") for City departments and City contractors
who apply pesticides and herbicides to City property to eliminate or reduce pesticide and
herbicide applications on City property to the maximum extent feasible.
The City, in carrying out its operations, shall assume pesticides and herbicides are potentially
hazardous to human and environmental health. City departments shall give first priority to
available non -pesticide non -herbicide alternatives when considering the use of pesticides and
herbicides on City property. For all aquatic weed and other pest problems on City property, City
departments shall follow the procedures outlined in the Integrated Invasive Aquatic Plant
Management (IPM) program guidelines. Additionally, the City shall develop and implement a
public education program to inform the public about the dangers of toxic chemicals.
Goals of the Integrated Pest Management Program
The goal of an IPM program is to reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals by the evaluation and
selection of the least disruptive alternative control strategy for the elimination of pests and plant
diseases. The goal of this policy of the City of Sebastian is to eliminate the application of all
Toxicity Category I and Category II pesticide/herbicide products by January 2020. Current levels
of pesticide use by the City, including quantities and names, shall be established by the end of
the fiscal year for which there are data available and therefore the goal of this policy will be to
reduce or eliminate pesticide/herbicide use over 2018 levels, consistent with the principles of an
Integrated Invasive Aquatic Plant Management program. Priority will be given to reduce or
eliminate pesticides near watercourses and riparian areas. An annual report on pesticide use will
be presented to the Mayor and City Council to evaluate progress in achieving these goals. When
the first report comes, the Mayor and City Council will determine whether an ordinance is
needed. The principles of an Integrated Invasive Aquatic Plant Management program require a
careful evaluation of the pest control problem and the selection of the least disruptive control
strategy by an analysis of available alternative strategic control options to the application of
pesticidestherbicides. The application of pesticides will remain an option if alternative control
options are not effective.
Source: https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/manage/developing-management-plans/scope-of-
aquatic-pl ant-management-in-florida-waters/
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Definitions of integrated pest management (IPM) are nearly as numerous as invasive species
management programs. Most definitions acknowledge several basic components when
developing an IPM plan, including the following:
o considering available management options
o understanding the biology and life cycles of target and non -target species
o evaluating ecosystem sensitivity to invasion by introduced organisms
o considering the impacts of management on ecosystems
o reducing invasive species impacts below an economic / ecological threshold
o allowing flexibility to adapt management techniques to changing conditions
o developing additional management options.
IPM programs must also consider the many shared and often competing uses of areas to be
managed. Additionally, conditions change throughout the year and programs designed for one
season may be unsuitable for others. Some examples:
o Summer treatments of submersed plants may require higher rates of herbicides if they me
broken down microbially (microbes are more active in warmer waters). Winter treatment rates
would need to be adjusted for cooler water with less microbial activity.
o Summer drawdowns may allow the spread of transitional species such as cattail (Typha spp.)
to deeper areas of the water body. During winter, these plants are dormant.
o Grass carp release is more successful in fall or winter than in summer because there is less
temperature stress and more dissolved oxygen, and target plant growth may be lower so fewer
fish are needed.
More than 60 biological, chemical, mechanical and physical tools are available to manage
aquatic plants in Florida waters. FWC biologists consider each of these and integrate them into
strategies that:
o provide cost-effective control of the target plant
o conserve or enhance the uses and functions of the water body, including native plant and
animal habitat; and
o are compatible with current conditions in the water body.
FWC hearing conclusions, February 2019:
• Expanding the creation of habitat management plans for individual lakes.
• Forming a Technical Assistance Group consisting of staff, partners and
stakeholders.
• Improving timing of herbicide -based invasive aquatic plant removal treatments.
• Increasing coordination with manual invasive aquatic plant harvesting
companies.
• Exploring new methods and technologies to oversee invasive plant herbicide
application contractors.
• Developing pilot projects to explore better integrated plant management tools.
Exhibit B
Some of the Most Popular Products Containing Glyphosate Herbicide:
Monsanto:
•
Most Roundup Products
•
Aquamaster
•
Broncog,
•
Campaign®
•
Expedite
•
Fallow Master®
•
Honchoo
•
Landmaster
•
Pondmaster
•
Protocol®
•
Ranger"
•
RT 36
Dow AgroSciences:
•
Accord®
•
Durango
•
Duramaxe
•
Glyphomaxs
•
Glyprov
•
Rodeo*
DuPontrm:
•
Glyphosate herbicide
•
Abundit Extre
Cenex / Land O'Lakes:
• Silhouette
Helena:
• Rattler®
• Hoss Ultra®
• Showdown*
Loveland:
• Mirage*
• KleenUp
• Makaze*
• Mad Dag*
Riverside/Terra:
• Jury*
Syngenta:
• Touchdown®
Exhibit C Herbicides used in Sebastian by Applied Aquatics
Herbicide products (23) listed as used by Applied Aquatics in the canals, ponds and waterways
in Sebastian in the last four years:
Clearcast
Copper Sulfate
Garlon 3A
Induce
Kammo Plus
Roundup Custom
Semens
Stingray Label
Tribune (Diquat)
Weedar 64
Trycera
Schooner
Clipper
Flumioxazin
Accuracy
Captain XTR
Kammo
Aqua Mack Black
Aquamaster
GreenClean Liquid
Shredder Amine
SunWet
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