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Home My WebLink About07-07-2020 NRB AgendaCQY OF SEBASTzt �I HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, July 7T", 2020 - 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 March 3rd, 2020 Meeting Minutes V. ANNOUNCEMENTS Item A. New Board Member Item B. Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup on Saturday, July 25t" Item C. IPM Sub -Committee Update VI. PUBLIC INPUT VII. NEW BUSINESS Item A. Guest Speaker: Sue Flak, Indian River County Solid Waste Disposal District Item B. Sustainable Sebastian, Discussion of Goals and Tasks for: i. Initiative 3: Provide recommendations for City policies and Codes related to Natural Resources. ii. Initiative 4: Reducing the City's operational carbon footprint by promoting sustainable energy resources through the implementation of sustainable technologies, where practical. f•1111�i7��]:��y1►1�� Item A. Earth Day & Arbor Day Event IX. MEMBER MATTERS X. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: Item A. Discussion of the last two initiatives of the Sustainable Sebastian Resolution for the Action Plan 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. MOP kN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Council Meetinq Date Aqenda Item Title NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM July 7th, 2020 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 3rd, 2020 Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Submitted for board Member review and discussion. Backqround: If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: Meeting Minutes from March 3rd, 2020 Meeting NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AND CONSERVATION & COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP MARCH 3, 2020 Chairman Stadelman called the Natural Resources Board to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. III. Roll Call Present: Ms. Donna Ware Ms. Kathy Brothers Mr. Charles Stadelman Mr. Brian O'Neill Mr. Thomas Carrano (a) Ms. Jessica Lovell (a) -- Late Arrival Also Present: Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director Kim Haigler, Environmental Technician Michelle Faulkner, Zoning Technician Robert Loring, Senior Planner Janet Graham, Technical Writer Mr. Stadelman called on Ms. Frazier to explain how the workshop will be conducted. Ms. Frazier (table 2) explained the purpose, goals, objectives and guidelines for the Open Conservation and Coastal Management Comprehensive Plan Elements workshop. IV. Close Regular Meeting, Open Conservation & Coastal Management Comprehensive Plan Elements Workshop (Board moves to audience seats) Agenda Attached Mr. Stadelman then closed the regular meeting of the Natural Resources Board at 6:05 p.m. and open the workshop. (WORKSHOP TOOK PLACE FROM 6:05 P.M. UNTIL 7:06 P.M.) Ms. Frazier (table 2) stated there were several items which the participants wanted to be sure were included in these objectives as policies to be explored. These included: NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 2 MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2020 MEETING AND CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP 1. A buyout program for some of the coastal high -hazard areas and/or flood plains, along with the transfer of development rights for those same areas. 2. To restrict the development and/or location of certain mobile home and manufactured home parks. 3 To rename the objective for hurricane evacuation and rename it to include more natural disasters and incorporate a few more policies so as to not be just for hurricanes, but for storm surges in major storms, algae blooms, fires, etc. 4. To be certain to protect compensatory storage of flood plains. Ms. Frazier stated the largest obstacle to protecting the natural resources are property rights, funding and policies. She also encouraged the members of the Natural Resources Board to point out sections that have been x-ed out which they think should be retained. Ms. Haigler (table 1) reviewed the subjects that were discussed and emphasized to be addressed: 1. Wetland preservation and protection and water quality along with a need for more development restrictions in relation to wetlands. 2. Vegetation buffers requirement. 3. Density of development. 4. Percent of conservation land and could the percent that is conserved be raised when density is increased due to development. 5. How can native vegetation be encouraged and invasive vegetation be discouraged. 6. How much ability does the City have to control clear cutting of vacant properties. Mr. Loring (table 2) listed other items that were discussed: 1. Better delineation of what a wetland is. 2. Goals related to eradicating invasive species. 3. Greater restrictions for development in areas that will damage conservation efforts. 4. Management of wildlife. 5. Addressing policies and objectives that have been removed regarding things such as the groundwater recharge areas. 6. Consideration of types of aeration systems and things for septic systems that are new to try to approach some new ways to bring this matter into better compliance. V. Close Workshop, Open Regular Meeting At 7:19 p.m. the workshop was closed, and the regular meeting was reopened. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 3 MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2020 MEETING AND CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP VI. Approval of Minutes Mr. Stadelman asked if there were any corrections/changes to the Minutes of the February 4, 2020 meeting as presented. Hearing none, Mr. Stadelman called for a motion. A motion to approve the February 4, 2020 Minutes as presented was made by Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Ms. Brothers, and passed unanimously via voice vote. VII. Announcements A. Board Member Positions Available Ms. Haigler stated there is one board member alternate position available. Ms. Haigler also announced that on March 31, City staff will be working with Keep Indian River Beautiful and Publix in a volunteer event at Riverview Park. Restoration of the vegetation along the kayak launch across from the park, a rain garden installation, and a coastal cleanup will be done. She estimates there will be between 120 and 150 volunteers from Publix at this event. VIII. Public Input -- None Mr. Stadelman mentioned the Pelican Island Wildlife Festival that is scheduled for Saturday, March 7. He reviewed that the NRB will be introducing the Sustainable Sebastian Initiative to the public at this event. Ms. Haigler stated everything is ready, and she asked for volunteers from the Board. Mr. Stadelman and Ms. Ware stated they will attend. Mr. Stadelman suggested that he periodically be able to go before City Council as the Chairman of the Natural Resources Board and speak about what was discussed at this workshop as well as other things the Natural Resources Board is working on. He was asking the Board members how they felt about this. After discussion on this matter, it was the consensus of the Board members that it is appropriate to keep the process as it is. X. Old Business NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 4 MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2020 MEETING AND CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP A. Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Discuss event planning progress by department ii. Determine next steps Ms. Haigler stated the retail and food vendors have received their applications. She has a meeting scheduled with Waste Management regarding shredding at the event. She stated the vendors are being asked on their applications to sponsor an activity, which worked well last year. Ms. Ware gave an update on what the Art Club will be participating in, i.e. the face - painting station and the art show. All the art will be lagoon related. It will be a judged show, and all the art will be for sale. She stated that 20 percent of the sales will go back to a lagoon -related 501 c3. Ms. Haigler stated Keep Indian River Beautiful will be doing the coastal clean-up around the area. Mr. Stadelman will handle the food vendor permits. He will also be the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Regarding entertainment, Mr. O'Neill stated all the bands are signed up. Ms. Haigler described the flyers that she sent out to be posted around town. Ms. Callaghan is handling the volunteers. Ms. Haigler asked for volunteers to distribute flyers to the schools. Mr. Stadelman and Ms. Ware volunteered. Ms. Haigler contacted the IFAS extension office and asked for 200 Florida Friendly information folders for the bags. Master Gardeners are going to stuff 200 folders for the event. Other NRB materials will be added to the folders as well. Mr. Stadelman inquired about the water -fill station. Ms. Haigler stated she does not know where it stands right now as far as budgeting. Quotes have been received, and that NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 5 MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2020 MEETING AND CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP comes under the Leisure Services Department. She has contacted a company that produces canned water, and she will get more information about that. Ms. Lovell inquired whether Emergency Management services in another county might have a water truck that could be used. Ms. Haigler stated she has checked all sources she could find, and the organizations that have them don't rent or loan them out. EIS ICai'iliiai►��[��►C�TiTa XI I. Items for Next Aqenda Finalize Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration Plans ii. Edward Donn Representative to address the Board Ms. Haigler stated this company provides plastic alternatives to restaurants, and they are going to come and discuss options for City Hall and businesses within the City. Mr. O'Neill has been the contact person on this and arranged all of it. Ms. Haigler stated she has the data on what items the City uses and the costs, and she will have that on hand at the meeting. Staff will reach out to businesses in the City and invite them to attend this meeting. iii. Discussion of Sustainable Sebastian Initiatives 3 and 4. Mr. Stadelman read aloud those initiatives, and Ms. Haigler stated if anyone on the Board has any questions or suggestions regarding information on these initiatives as far as the City is concerned, to let her know, and she will make sure everyone gets the information. XIII. Adiournment There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Ms. Brothers, and approved unanimously via voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. In Chairman Charles Stadelman IA Date: OFVc+f SEBAST HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Council Meetinq Date July 7th, 2020 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM Aqenda Item Title: V. ANNOUNCEMENTS Item B. Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup on Saturday, July 25th Recommendation: Submitted for board Member review and discussion. Backqround: The Natural Resources Board has hosted this event at the Main Street Boat Dock Location for the past 5 years. If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: Event Media Kit 13th Annual 13th Anniversary of the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Saturday, July 25, 2020 8am — 12:3Opm Event Highlights! This event is produced by the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast with grant money from the Florida Inland Navigation District. 1058 volunteers participated in 2018 2019, we removed 5.18 tons of trash Since 2008: 10,600+ volunteers, 2,800 Boats & 88 Tons of Trash Removed This event is for people of all ages New this this year: Virtual Cleanup — this option will allow boaters the opportunity to go out & cleanup anytime during Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week which will launch on Saturday, July 181h and continue thru the end of the day on Sunday, July 26th. Boaters can register online and report their trash collected electronically. Trash grabbers will be available for boaters to borrow at marinas throughout the region. Please check our website for these locations. Volunteers report to one of 22 registration sites in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. The event covers approximately 125 miles of waterways and 15 miles of beach front. Volunteers receive an event t-shirt Watercraft will receive a commemorative burgee (aka pennant) Excellent way for students to log some of their precious community service hours Divers can participate in our Peck Lake Reef Dive Cleanup in Martin County that morning (see website page) Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we will not be conducting our annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ. We hope to resume this popular event in 2021. www.TCWaterwaVCleanuD.com Grabber Loaner Locations: Martin County • Pirates Cover Resort & Marina • Four Fish Inn & Marina Saint Lucie County • Causeway Cove Marina • Ft. Pierce City Marina • Safe Harbor Harbortown Marina Indian River County • Vero Beach Municipal Marina • Sebastian Inlet Marina Martin County Sites: • Indian Riverside Park Boat Ramp, 1707 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, FL 34957 • Jensen Beach Causeway Boat Ramp, 889 NE Causeway Blvd., Jensen Beach, FL 34957 • Jimmy Graham Boat Ramp, 8555 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 • Leighton Park Boat Ramp, 2701 SW Cornell Avenue, Palm City, FL 34990 • Ocean Blvd. Causeway (Stuart Causeway) Boat Ramp, SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34997 • Manatee Park, Park Street., Stuart, FL 34997 St. Lucie County Sites: • C-24 Canal Park Boat Ramp, 500 SE Oakridge Dr., Pt. St. Lucie, FL 34984 • River Park Marina, 500 E. Prima Vista Blvd., Pt. St. Lucie, FL 34983 • Veteran's Park at Rivergate, 2200 SE Veteran's Memorial Parkway (formerly Midport Road) Pt. St. Lucie, FL 34952 • White City Park Boat Ramp, 2081 W Midway Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 • Ft. Pierce Yacht Club, 700 N. Indian River Dr., Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 • Safe Harbor Harbortown Marina, 1936 Harbortown Drive, Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 • Jaycee Park Boat Ramp, End of Melaleuca Dr. off South Ocean Blvd, Ft. Pierce FL, 34949 • Manatee Center Boat Ramp aka Moore's Creek Boat Ramp, 480 N. Indian River Dr, Ft. Pierce. FL 34950 • Pelican Yacht Club, 1120 Seaway Dr., Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 • Causeway Cove Marina, 601 Seaway Dr., Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 • Stan Blum Boat Ramp, 613 North Beach Causeway, Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 Indian River County Sites: • Riverside Park Boat Ramp, Riverside Dr. @ SE end of the Merrill Barber Bridge 32963 • Sebastian Main Street Boat Ramp, Main Street & N. Indian River Dr., Sebastian, FL 32958 • Sebastian Inlet Marina, 8685 US Hwy. 1, Micco, FL 32979 • Vero Beach Municipal Marina, 3611 Rio Vista Blvd., Vero Beach, FL 32963 • Wabasso Causeway Boat Ramp @ State Road 510 Numbers by the County (2019): Martin: St. Lucie: Indian River: Volunteer #: 370 528 151 Trash Collected (tons) 1.99 2.20 .90 Totals per County (2008 — 2019) Martin - Total Volunteers: 4,055 Total Tonnage: 31.9 St. Lucie - Total Volunteers: 4,090 Total Tonnage: 32.2 Indian River - Total Volunteers: 2,157 Total Tonnage: 22.23 www.TCWaterwaVCleanuD.com 13th Annual Welcome to the, "Virtual Option" of the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup With this option, you can cleanup anytime from 7/18-7/26 and choose your location. When you register, select, "I plan to participate using the virtual option..." If you have already registered online, you can go right to step #2. If you do not have a QR reader, you may access these links by visiting our website: www.TCWaterwayCleanup.com �S [oil rT,yT •:T ❑ �T • � • ' ' Lb q f 49 Opened Now! Opens July 18th! Welcome to the, "Virtual Option" of the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup With this option, you can cleanup anytime from 7/18-7/26 and choose your location. When you register, select, "I plan to participate using the virtual option. If you have already registered online, you can go right to step #2. If you do not have a QR reader, you may access these links by visiting our website: www.TCWaterwayCleanup.com �Q "MUM f :# rr.. Lb r* 0 _ ❑ N x• Opened Now! Opens July 18th! Welcome to the, "Virtual Option" of the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup With this option, you can cleanup anytime from 7/18-7/26 and choose your location. When you register, select, "I plan to participate using the virtual option..." If you have already registered online, you can go right to step #2. If you do not have a QR reader, you may access these links by visiting our website: www.TCWaterwayCleanup.com �S [oil ry T, •T:' ❑ �T • � T • ' W- Opened Now! Opens July 18th! Welcome to the, "Virtual Option" of the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup With this option, you can cleanup anytime from 7/18-7/26 and choose your location. When you register, select, "I plan to participate using the virtual option..." If you have already registered online, you can go right to step #2. If you do not have a QR reader, you may access these links by visiting our website: www.TCWaterwayCleanup.com �Q "MUM r4m � Lb Opened Now! Opens July 18th! 13th Annual Data collection is an important part of our event. It helps us to gauge the success of the cleanup and secures our grant funding each year. Please use the "Data Collection' link on the reverse side, to report the total amounts of the items you collect. Remember... discard the trash into the proper receptacle, including monofilament containers if available. www.TCwaterwayCleanup.co 13th Annual Data collection is an important part of our event. It helps us to gauge the success of the cleanup and secures our grant funding each year. Please use the "Data Collection' link on the reverse side, to report the total amounts of the items you collect. Remember... discard the trash into the proper receptacle, including monofilament containers if available. www.TCwaterwayCleanup.co 13th Annual Data collection is an important part of our event. It helps us to gauge the success of the cleanup and secures our grant funding each year. Please use the "Data Collection' link on the reverse side, to report the total amounts of the items you collect. Remember... discard the trash into the proper receptacle, including monofilament containers if available. www.TCwaterwayCleanup.co 13th Annual Data collection is an important part of our event. It helps us to gauge the success of the cleanup and secures our grant funding each year. Please use the "Data Collection' link on the reverse side, to report the total amounts of the items you collect. Remember... discard the trash into the proper receptacle, including monofilament containers if available. www.TCWpiliq aterwayCleanup.co MOP kN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Council Meetinq Date July 7th, 2020 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM Aqenda Item Title: V. ANNOUNCEMENTS Item C. IPM Sub -Committee Update Recommendation: Submitted for board Member reference Background: If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: Parks IPM Plan Roll -Out Schedule Tuesday, July 7th Tuesday, July 14th Monday, July 201n Monday, July 27tn Tuesday, August 4tn Parks IPM Plan Roll -Out Schedule 3PM IPM Sub -Committee Meeting 3PM IPM Sub -Committee Meeting 3PM FINAL IPM Sub -Committee Meeting, final plan approval — PENDING APPROVAL 6PM Present Final Plan to Parks & Recreation Board for approval 6PM Present Final Plan to Natural Resources Board for approval Wednesday, August 26t" 6PM Present Final Plan and Resolution to City Council for Approval nFVcV SEBAST ..O� ffi,_," HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Council Meetinq Date July 7th, 2020 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM Aqenda Item Title: VII. NEW BUSINESS Item B. Sustainable Sebastian, Discussion of Goals and Tasks Recommendation: Submitted for Board Member review and discussion Backqround: At the January meeting, the Board discussed the goals and tasks for the first two initiatives If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: Goals and tasks for initiatives 3 and 4 as compiled from previous Board discussions Sustainable Sebastian Implementation Plan: Part 2 • INITIATIVE 3: Provide recommendations for City policies and Codes related to Natural Resources GOAL #1: Provide input throughout the Comprehensive Plan Review process ➢ TASK A: Host a public workshop during NRB Meeting to discuss the draft of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (3-3-20) TASK B: Staff to compile all workshop notes and submit to consultants for inclusion in final plan (4-20-20) TASK C: Discussion of Final Draft of element GOAL #2: Assist City in creation of Integrated Pest Management Plans for both the City Parks and Stormwater Departments ➢ TASK A: Board Members volunteer to serve on IPM Sub -Committee (2-4-20) TASK B: IPM Sub -Committee presents final IPM Plan to NRB for approval before bringing to City Council GOAL #3: Assist City in revision of Tree Protection and Landscape Ordinances ➢ TASK A: Board members volunteer to serve on sub -committee ➢ TASK B: Updates and discussion provided at each NRB Meeting ➢ TASK C: Final Revised Ordinance brought to NRB for approval before presented to City Council INITIATIVE 4: Reducing the City's operational carbon footprint by promoting sustainable energy resources through the implementation of sustainable technologies, where practical. GOAL #1: Add water bottle refill stations to all City Parks and Fountains TASK A: funding added to currently proposed budget GOAL #2: Increase the availability of bike racks around the City ➢ TASK A: funding added to currently proposed budget