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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-2019 NRB AgendaCil' OF Z§IA r I A �.__ N HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 - 6:00 P.M. 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FL "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — ACTION ITEM August 6, 2019 Meeting Minutes V. ANNOUNCEMENTS Item A. Introduction of New Board Members Item B. Board Member Positions Available VI. PUBLIC INPUT VII. NEW BUSINESS Item A. A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon on October 10th at 9am i. Solicit for Board Member Volunteers VIII. OLD BUSINESS Item A. Sustainable Sebastian i. Litter Quitter Update ii. Board Member Review of Proposed Resolution for City Council - ACTION ITEM iii. Next Steps Item B. Community Oyster Garden Grant Project i. Final Grant Report Submission ii. Future of Project IX. MEMBER MATTERS X. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: Item A. Begin Earth Day Celebration Planning XI. ADJOURNMENT ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F. S). IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYBE IN ATTENDANCE. CUT 4Y SERA' '4S11;hT,-"- Maus HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Council Meetinq Date: October 1st, 2019 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM Aqenda Item Title: IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — ACTION ITEM Recommendation: Submitted for Board Member Approval Background: If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: 1. Natural Resource Board, Minutes of Regular Meeting, August 6th, 2019 CITY OF SEBASTIAN NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2019 I. Ms. Mosblech, Chairperson, called the Natural Resources Board to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Alleaiance was recited by all. III. Roll Call Present: Mr. O'Neill Ms. Ware Mr. Howland Ms. Callaghan Mr. Stadelman Ms. Mosblech Absent: Mr. Rosebery IV. Approval of Minutes A motion to approve the July 2, 2019 Minutes as presented was made by Mr. Stadelman, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, and passed unanimously by voice vote. V. Announcements A. Board Member Positions Available Ms. Haigler stated the Board has one position available currently. VI. Public Input -- None VII. New Business A. NRB Website Update i. Re -Organization of website Ms. Haigler reviewed that the Litter Quitter program will be added to the website. A "Sustainable Sebastian" section will also be initiated. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 2 MINUTES OF AUGUST 6, 2019 ii. Solicit Board member suggestions Ms. Haigler asked that the Board members send to her any articles/information or website links that they would like to see added to the website. VIII. Old Business A. Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup, Saturday, July 27th Recap of event Mr. Stadelman reviewed his experience at the event. He was very surprised at the amount of trash/garbage that was collected. Ms. Haigler inquired if the data cards had been turned in. Mr. O'Neill said he turned them in at the booth at the Chubby Mullet restaurant. Ms. Haigler said she would get the total figures for the Sebastian area. Mr. Stadelman addressed the subject of the trash cans that are present and had some suggestions for this event in the future: • He opined that the trash cans that are available are inadequate for where they are stationed. • The trash cans that are there now are rather inconspicuous. • Trash cans with lids would be more efficient. • He questioned what he thought was an old septic system at the Main Street park. Ms. Haigler stated that is a baffle box system. • He suggested updating the signage to remind people about taking their trash with them when they leave. Ms. Haigler said the large signs have room to add something about the "Leave No Trace" program. Ms. Haigler stated there have been studies done which show that the more trash cans that are available, the more trash accumulates. She said a theme of "Pack it in—Pack it out" could be a focus for the NRB. Mr. O'Neill also stated that it has been found that beaches with no trash cans are cleaner than those without. He also said he would send Ms. Haigler some photos from the event. Ms. Mosblech stated there was a huge amount of garbage collected from the spoil islands. She also stated it would be important to collect data on what kinds of items are being NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 3 MINUTES OF AUGUST 6, 2019 identified, i.e. Styrofoam items, plastic straws, etc. Ms. Callaghan suggested putting the results of the data collected on the website. She also suggested putting signage regarding not leaving trash on the spoil islands at the municipal boat docks. Ms. Haigler said she would research that to see if it is permitted. B. Sustainable Sebastian Litter Quitter training class Ms. Haigler stated there were 10 attendees. She stated she will send out the PowerPoint presentation in PDF form that has the directions for using the Litter Quitter website as well as the training manual. She further stated that this Board needs to have a price comparison of materials to present to City Council. She stated it was also brought out that most of the businesses buy from Sam's, and Sam's does not carry the items that would be needed. ii. Next Steps Ms. Mosblech reviewed the need for a form of some kind that can be available to business owners that will show them what their costs would be in comparison to what they are using presently. She also suggested there could be some signage at the businesses that state the reason for the small increase in prices. Ms. Haigler stated there will be a meeting with Lisa Frazier, the Community Development Director, to come up with a plan to submit to City Council at their meeting the first week in September. iii. Lagoon -Friendly Lawns Ms. Haigler presented the Board members with a brochure on this subject. She described a group in Vero Beach that are using small signs to put in their landscaped areas that call attention to it being "Florida Friendly." She would like to promote the ideas in the brochure on the NRB's website. Ms. Haigler has some literature regarding sustainability which she will email to the Board members. She stated City Hall should be a beginning point to become a Litter -Quitter business as an example for others. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 4 MINUTES OF AUGUST 6, 2019 After discussion among the Board members, a motion that the Natural Resources Board of Sebastian support the Keep Indian River Beautiful, Lagoon -Friendly program was made by Mr. Stadelman, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, and passed unanimously by voice vote. IX. Member Matters Ms. Mosblech stated she has been in touch with Dr. Richard Baker from the Audubon Society, who had been a speaker at one of the Board's prior meetings. Dr. Baker informed her that his group has established a program called "Trees for Life." This entails a plan to plant 100,000 trees. Volunteers who are willing to take a sapling for free, take it and plant it and care for it will implement the plan. Regarding the greenways in Sebastian, maybe some of these trees could be planted along these greenways. Ms. Callaghan suggested devising a framework that lists goals and what the NRB is attempting to do and present it to City Council. She also described a study that was done in the past entitled, "Sustainability for Small -Town America." She will forward that link to Ms. Haigler for dissemination. Mr. O'Neill is concerned about the use of glyphosate and about the blue-green cyanobacteria that's in the stick marsh right now. Mr. Howland suggested it be put on the record that It is the consensus among the Board members that they support stopping the use of glyphosate. That matter was tabled for now. Ms. Haigler stated the importance of using sites such as "Google Scholar" to ensure the research you are reading is peer reviewed. Mr. Stadelman also suggested a moment of silence for the victims of the two mass shootings (EI Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio). That moment of silence was observed by all. Ms. Haigler announced that next Friday morning, August 16th, there will be volunteers working attaching mats on the oyster garden dock. She will email the Board members information regarding that event in hopes of getting volunteers. X. Items for Next Aaenda Ms. Mosblech stated there will be continued discussion regarding next steps. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 5 MINUTES OF AUGUST 6, 2019 Ms. Haigler stated there will be the meeting with Lisa Frazier. The Board will be preparing a document to present to City Council. XI Adiournment There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ms. Mosblech, seconded by Ms. Callaghan, and passed unanimously by voice vote.at 6:55 p.m. IN Chairperson Nicole Mosblech A Date: COOF :NO HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Council Meetinq Date: October 1st, 2019 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM XII. Aqenda Item Title: VIII. OLD BUSINESS Item A. Sustainable Sebastian ii. Board Member Review of Proposed Resolution for City Council - ACTION ITEM Recommendation: Submitted for Board Member Review and Approval Backqround: The Natural Resources Board has worked to create the "Sustainable Sebastian" initiative. This Resolution summarizes the Board's goals and objectives for the initiative. Following Board approval, this resolution will be presented to City Council at the October 9t" Meeting, for final approval. If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: 2. "Sustainable Sebastian" Resolution - DRAFT RESOLUTION NO.R-I9-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE "SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN" INITIATIVE; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVNOR'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Natural Resources Board was created by ordinance 0-07-11 on June 27, 2007, with the mission to improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the beneficial relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources, and WHEREAS, environmental sustainability is the achievement of ecological balance, in which the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, and WHEREAS, City Council believes that a commitment to the environment is integral to a thriving and livable community; they are committed to keeping sustainability in mind while supporting the ecological, economic, and social needs of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows: SECTION 1. SUPPORT FOR THE "SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN" INITIATIVE. The City Council hereby is in support of the "Sustainable Sebastian" initiative, which consists of five primary tasks to be championed by the Natural Resources Board, these tasks are as follows: • Support overall reduction in the use of single -use plastics by the City of Sebastian and its business community by assisting and promoting Keep Indian River Beautiful/Keep Brevard Beautiful's Litter Quitter and Surfrider's Ocean Friendly Restaurants Programs and through the identification of alternative products. • Support landscaping practices that promote a healthy, native ecosystem by assisting and promoting Keep Indian River Beautiful's Lagoon Friendly Lawns and University of Florida IFAS' Florida -Friendly Landscape programs. • Provide recommendations for City policies and Codes related to Natural Resources. • Protect and restore the water quality of all our City's water bodies by supporting the City's Stormwater Program in the creation of toolkits and incentives emphasizing best management practices, low impact design, and green infrastructure. • Promote the City's overall liveability, through the promotion of active transportation, increasing the connectivity among trails and pathways, and promoting nature -based tourism. SECTION 2. CONFLICT. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. RECORDING. This resolution shall be recorded in the public records of Indian River County, Florida. SECTION 4. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS. Sections of this resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, without need of further action of the City Council by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember . The motion was seconded by Councilmember and, upon being put into a vote, the vote was as follows: Mayor Jim Hill Vice Mayor Linda Kinchen Councilmember Ed Dodd Councilmember Albert Iovino Councilmember Bob McPartlan The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this day of , 2019. CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Jim Hill, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Williams, MMC City Clerk Approved as to Form and Content for Reliance by the City of Sebastian Only: James Stokes, City Attorney