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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-2022 NRB AgendaCITY OF SEBAST_" HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2022 - 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 September 6th, 2022 Meeting Minutes (pg. 3-9) V. ANNOUNCEMENTS i. Welcome New Environmental Technician, Felicia Gordian ii. Holiday Parade Date is set for December 10t", 2022 at 6:OOPM (See Item IX.B.) iii. Indian River Lagoon Symposium will be February 23-24, 2023 (pg. 10-12) iv. Sunshine Law Presentation by City Attorney Manny Anon Jr. VI. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS VII. PUBLIC INPUT VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item A. Tulip Pond Project Update i. Project Progress a. Deliverable 1 has been submitted in accordance with IRLC grant requirements b. Baseline Water Quality Test Results (pg. 13-17) c. Article has been Published by the Indian River Neighborhood Association (pg. 18-19) ii. Deliverable 2 — Delayed due to FPL electrical hookup and delivery of the aerating fountain IX. NEW BUSINESS Item A. Barbara Snow — Earth Day Event Presentation and Proposal i. Correspondence (pg. 20); Flyer (pg. 21); Vendor Packet (pg. 22-25); Comparison (pg. 26) Item B. Holiday Parade Preparation —ACTION ITEM i. Flyer and Participation form (pg. 27); Hold Harmless form (pg. 28) ii. Presentation Details: Walking with Banner iii. Items to Hand out during Parade Item C. January NRB Meeting Date —ACTION ITEM i. Board to consider choosing an alternative meeting date to the Regularly Scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 (Tuesday, Jan 10t" 17t" 24t" or 30t" ) X. ADJOURNMENT 2 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. 3 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 Chairman Stadelman called the Natural -Resources Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. III. Roll Call Present: Ms. Ware Dr. Carrier Ms. Callaghan (late appearance on Zoom) Mr. Carrano Ms. Haggerty Mr. Stadelman Ms. Billman Not Present: Mr. Bradley -- Excused Ms. Mosblech -- Excused Also Present: Ms. Karen Miller, P.E, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Ms. Felicia Gordian, Environmental Intern Ms. Barbara Brooke -Reese, MIS Manager Ms. Janet Graham, Technical Writer IV. A oroval of Minutes Mr. Stadelman asked all Board members if they had had a chance to review the Minutes of July 5, 2022. All indicated they had. Mr. Stadelman called for a motion. A motion approving the Minutes of July 5, 2022 was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Ms. Ware, and approved unanimously via voice vote. V. Announcements Mr. Stadelman welcomed the new Board members, Sherida Billman and Sarah Haggarty, and asked them to introduce themselves. Ms. Billman stated she has been a resident for approximately nine years. She has been very involved with a lot of the environmental programs in her neighborhood, in the City, and in the County. She is actively involved in monitoring scrub jays right now in Wabasso for the County. She has been doing that for approximately seven years. She is an avid gardener, butterfly keeper, bird watcher, etc. 4 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 2 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 She looks forward to being part of this Board. Ms. Haggarty has been a resident of Sebastian for 30 years. She enjoys all the outdoor activities. She is a gardener and worked at McKee Botanical Gardens for a couple of years. She also does scrub jay counts during the summer. She is going to begin monitoring gopher tortoises. She is looking forward to being a part of the events that the NRB is involved in and being a part of this Board. VI. Public Inr)ut Dr. Graham Cox -- (Zoom) stated he would like to emphasize raising awareness of the "Sustainable Sebastian" project. He stated that there is now proposed a vast piece of property being annexed to the City that is going to totally change the character and the life of this City. He wants to make certain that the Natural Resources Board is involved in the petitions that will be coming in the future regarding the future land use of the property proposed to be annexed. It is nearly 2,000 acres that will be added to the City, several thousand people, and it is going to change the sustainability issues that this Board will be working on. Next week on Tuesday night and Thursday night there is an opportunity to participate in discussions about this annexation. He would like everyone to get involved in that and learn what the annexation is likely to do to the City New Business B. Resolution No. R-22-15; Creating New Board Categories and Procedures (Pages 7-12) 1. Presentation from City Clerk (Jeanette Williams) Ms. Williams introduced herself and reviewed that a few months ago City Council asked her and the City Attorney to revise some of the City boards' procedures and policies. As a result, they have come up with Resolution No. R-22-15 which addresses the manner in which the board meeting agendas are formatted. She referred to the Resolution which is in the Board members' agenda packets. On page 12 of the agenda packet the Natural Resources Board is described as falling under a factfinding committee. The NRB meetings are designed to provide advice to City Council on protecting, preserving, and promoting our natural resources. What is outlined on page 12 of 17 is going to be the new NRB agenda format. There will still be public input, unfinished business, and new business, but there will no longer be an item for Board member matters under this new format. She emphasized that this does not mean that Board members cannot bring up items that they wish to discuss. If a Board member wants to present an idea or subject for discussion, they can talk to Karen Miller, Director of Public Works/City Engineer who 5 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 3 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 Represented the City at this meeting, and she will help determine if that item should be put on an agenda at a future meeting. She added that Board members can also talk to City Council members if they have something they want to bring up. There was an extended discussion wherein several questions by Board members were asked. Ms. Williams addressed those questions and provided the Board members with the information on how to reach her directly. She also added that it will now be required that Board members live in the City for one year prior to application so that they have a feel for what is going on in the City. It will also be required that alternate Board members attend the meetings in order to have a quorum and to keep projects moving forward. There was a question regarding the wording of the time/length of the meetings, and it was suggested that the wording be revised. It was the general feeling of the Board members that they are concerned about not having sufficient time and opportunity to discuss matters pertinent to their ideas and suggestions. It was suggested by Dr. Carrier that members of this Board approach City Council and ask if the structure of the new agenda could be modified specifically as it pertains to the Natural Resources Board. Ms. Williams further discussed how the new agenda would work and opined that this Board would still have adequate opportunity to discuss the items which the Board members want to discuss. Ms. Callaghan suggested that the contact information for both Ms. Miller and Ms. Gordian be provided to all the Board members. She also stated that there are several items that are continuing from prior meetings that were desired. There was no meeting last month, but there are several items, such as getting the training in on participating in the Litter Quitter program. She stated that the Board members are anxious to keep moving on all the items the Board is working on. A. Tulip Grant Habitat Restoration Project (Pages 13-17) 1. Presentation of project details (City Engineer/Stormwater 2. Discussion of NRB's role Director, Karen Miller and Environmental Intern, Felicia Gordian) Mr. Stadelman called on the interim liaisons for the City to introduce themselves. Ms. Miller introduced herself and gave her contact information. She stated that she has been involved in some of the projects that the NRB is involved in. Ms. Gordian introduced herself and gave her contact information. They are both familiar with the Tulip Grant project. Ms. Miller made a slide presentation (SEE ATTACHED) describing the Tulip grant project. This slide presentation described the history of this project. A retention pond and a pocket C.1 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 4 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 park were designed in that area. The goals were to improve water quality by reducing the nutrient load by allowing them to settle out through the system in the stormwater pond instead of continuing on in the stormwater conveyance, thus preventing flooding along Tulip Drive, and preventing downstream erosion. Staff has applied for a habitat restoration project for three main focuses: water quality improvement, habitat restoration, and education and outreach. Staff wants to use this project as a pilot program in order to showcase low -impact development and green infrastructure so it can be brought to other areas of the City and also show it to residents of the City so that they are aware that these are options that they can use. Staff will also be removing invasive species in and around the pond so they do not have a negative impact on the native wildlife that will be installed. The vegetation will be planted in the littoral zones, the shoreline, and the upland areas of the park. These areas will provide habitat for various species. After the plantings are completed, the new plants will be watered regularly, and the whole tract will be monitored for approximately two months after the initial plantings. The goal is to make certain that they will be able to survive on their own in the long term. There will be an education -and - outreach portion of the project. The main target audiences are local residents, developers, commercial property owners and HOAs. There will be promotion for this project on the City's website and also on social media outlets. There will also be signage placed on the Tulip Pond property to educate people on matters pertaining to this project. This project relates directly to the Sustainable Sebastian Action Plan. Ms. Gordian explained how the grant was obtained. This is a matched grant up to $5,000.00, and the City has taken full advantage of that grant. She explained what the City will be paying for, such as water testing, etc. There was discussion regarding planting trees and that they will be planted more strategically in order to get the most benefit from them. The aerating fountain has been ordered. That will be installed prior to planting some of the vegetation around it. Staff is looking to split this up into a few different planting volunteer days Following that there will be a littoral and shoreline planting day. Staff will emphasize to the volunteers how to identify native species as well as planting methods, etc. After all of that is completed, the educational signage at the park will be installed. By June of 2023 all of the City's reports to the Indian River Lagoon Council will have been completed. Ms. Miller then called for questions/comments from the Board. Ms. Billman stated she goes by that area quite a bit, and it has changed dramatically for the better. She, however, did say that the way the property is presently, one gets the impression that the public are not supposed to be in there. She asked if that is something that is going to be addressed. Ms. Miller said she got a similar vibe when she visited the site as well. She stated that her staff will get with the Leisure Services staff and determine what will be done. She stated that when the signage is installed, it is hoped that the park will be more welcoming. Ms. Billman asked if it would be better to put signage up before 7 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 5 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 the work is completed so that people can know what is going on. Ms. Miller said staff did talk about putting signage up describing habitat restoration in progress. Ms. Billman asked if a more in-depth description of this project as to what is being planned for the wetlands should be created. Dr. Carrier suggested putting some benches in the areas where the trees are planted. That would help to show that this is a welcoming area. Ms. Miller agreed and said she would discuss this with Leisure Services and then the City Manager to see if it is possible. Dr. Carrier wonders how comprehensive the water -quality analysis is. The aeration system, it would seem to him, should look at dissolved oxygen. The whole process of aeration should mitigate against anaerobic accumulation on the bottom so you are getting circulation and you are getting improved dissolved oxygenation. Ms. Miller apologized for not bringing the last report that is available to this meeting. She will share that with all the Board members. Mr. Carrano stated that in 2016 the City had a wonderful microecosystem. It has been destroyed, and now there is an attempt to put something back in corn rows. Ms. Miller said she does not know what exactly was on that property, but there definitely are some positive aspects to that property. Ms. Ware asked for Ms. Miller to go back to the drawing and explain to the Board members where the plantings are going to be placed. Mr. Carrano said that, according to the drawing, there will be trees in nice, neat rows. That is not the way they grow in nature. He also asked if anyone has looked at the plant list to see if it can accept times of over- or underwatering. He added that 90% of wetlands restorations fail. They fail because people put in what they think should be there, and they do not look at what would naturally grow in that area. Right now, his concerns are what kind of maple trees are being proposed to be installed. He opined that the plantings should not be put in nice, neat rows but should be interspersed. Ms. Miller stated that the drawing is just to show the general concept. She said staff is planning to install plantings in clusters, etc. She added that in the original grant application there was more detail on the types of plants. She can get that information for the Board. Mr. Carrano also asked what water parameters are being looked at. Ms. Miller said she will get the tests of the water quality and get that information out to the Board members. Ms. Miller stated she is planning to take this project very slowly so that it will be evident what is flourishing and what is not. Ms. Ware asked for more explanation of where the littoral zones, etc. are going to be. Ms. Miller explained using the drawing. Ms. Ware also asked to be involved in the signage that is going to be installed. She said the current signage for the parks is too small to read when someone is driving by. Ms. Miller stated the sign relating to habit renovation in progress should be larger, and this Board will be able to see what is proposed. 13 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 6 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 Ms. Haggerty asked about how many volunteers they are looking for. Ms. Miller said she is hoping for more than just this Board's members. The project will be advertised at the NRB meetings, on the City Council's website, etc. She would like to reach a variety of the population as well as local schools, etc. Vill. Old Business A. Summary of Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Event, held July 23rd, 2022 (Charles Stadelman) Mr. Stadelman said the cleanup was very successful. There were several members of the Natural Resources Board who participated. Vice -Mayor Jones and his wife were there as well. They actually got to go out to the island and gather all the refuse they could find. He recognized Team CrossFit. Thousands of pounds of garbage were gathered. The NRB members picked up approximately 900 pounds. He thanked Sydney Gibbs for the refreshments that were provided. He also thanked Dr. Carrier who provided a boat. Mr. Stadelman thanked everyone who participated and said it was a great experience. They plan to do it again next year. IX. Member Matters Ms. Ware reminded Ms. Miller to email all the documents that were talked about during the presentation. Dr. Carrier reviewed that there have been some discussions going back and forth about the possibility of visiting either the Florida Oceanographic Society or BMRC about seagrass plantings out in the Indian River Lagoon. Neither of these groups has any cultivation going on presently. They are examining the ways to grow out seagrasses for explanting eventually. There are some permit issues. MRC is willing to talk to us either up there or they will come down here for those who are interested about some of the shoreline restoration projects, mostly mangroves, that they are involved with. He will continue to pursue that. Ms. Callaghan stated she would like to be involved with Dr. Carrier's item and asked if it is possible to have that as an agenda item at a future meeting so that we can invite the MRC representatives in order to get an update at that meeting, and possibly the NRB members could go to the MRC facility to attend there. Mr. Stadelman reminded everyone that Earth Day will be coming up, and he thinks the Board is a little behind on the normal planning for Earth Day. He asked for Earth Day I✓] NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 7 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 planning to be on the next meeting agenda. He emphasized that someone is needed to be the vendor coordinator. He also mentioned the Christmas Parade is coming up. This Board is part of the parade. It needs to be decided on whether to walk or participate on a float. He mentioned that there needs to be a vice -chairperson elected as well. X. Staff Matters Ms. Miller mentioned that similar to the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup, on September 17t" there is another cleanup coming up. She believes it is called the International Coastal Cleanup. There are several different sites that people can go to. The City of Sebastian is not participating, but she likes to advertise all the different cleanups. She also mentioned that there was a representative of the Surfrider Foundation mentioning another cleanup that they may want some partnership in with the City. It is October 2nd from 2:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. They are having some sort of event at Pareidolias' She gave him her email, and when she gets the follow-up, she will share it with all the Board members. XI. Items for Next Acaenda Ms. Miller stated she has the following items for the next agenda: Earth Day planning and Christmas Parade planning as well as an update on Sustainable Sebastian and a discussion regarding Vice -Chair put on that agenda. Dr. Carrier suggested having an update on the MRC project. Ms. Gordian stated that she does not want the Board to forget about the Litter Quitter program. That was something that was discussed months ago, and it was mentioned earlier in this meeting. Mr. Stadelman mentioned that he had been champion for Litter Quitter. He has gone to the Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber has agreed to put out a display for Litter Quitter at the Chamber. He can now approach different businesses that are part of the Chamber. Ms. Callaghan stated there needs to be all the materials relating to Litter Quitter gathered together. XII. Adiournment There being no further business, Mr. Stadelman called for a motion. A motion adjourning the meeting was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Ms. Ware, and approved unanimously via voice vote at 7:32 p.m. By: Date: A 10 , �s rQ Indian River Lagoon NiW Symposium 2023 IRL Seagrass q� 1�� Johnson Education Center Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University February 23-24, 2023 Call for Technical Presentations The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Symposium is the result of a multi -institutional, multi -agency effort to provide a forum for discussing Indian River Lagoon science and its application to management of the lagoon. The symposium is open to scientists, decision makers, students, education and outreach professionals, and the interested public. The intent is to facilitate better communication among these groups so that the gaps between research and its application can be narrowed. Oral presentations and posters on all aspects of science relating to the IRL are encouraged. The theme for the 2023 symposium is IRL Seagrass. Seagrasses are a critical component of the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem, playing important roles in biological productivity and species diversity. In the last decade, there has been a catastrophic loss of seagrass, which is affecting the entire IRL system. This loss has triggered an interest in seagrass restoration, including the development of IRL seagrass nurseries. Program Schedule: Technical sessions consisting of oral and poster presentations will be held all day on February 23. The Indian River Lagoon 2023 Update, which will focus on current seagrass status and restoration plans, will be held on February 24 from 8:30 to noon. The Update is suitable for the public as well as researchers and resource managers. Venue: Harbor Branch (for directions, see httDs://www.fau.edu/hboi/about/location-maps/) is located along the Indian River Lagoon in Fort Pierce, Florida, centrally located between the cities of Fort Pierce and Vero Beach. Abstract Solicitation: The technical program will include oral presentations and posters on current scientific research on the Indian River Lagoon and its management. To encourage as much participation as possible, there will be three types of presentations: short oral presentations ("3 Minutes — 3 Slides"), 10-minute oral presentations (which includes time for a short Q&A), and posters. Although this meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their knowledge, activities, and ideas, contributions by university students and early -career professionals are encouraged. Preference for the 10-minute sessions will be given to those speakers who address this year's theme of IRL Seagrass and to speakers who are university students and earlier -career professionals. 11 Abstracts for Talks & Posters: The presenting author should send an abstract (not to exceed 150 words, along with title and authors in the format below) and the form below to dhanisak(afau.edu by November 30, 2022. Abstracts will be acknowledged as received. For abstract guidelines, see sample abstract below from IRLS 2013. Sample Abstract (Times Roman, 11 pt; underline presenting author if is not the first author listed) Brevard Oyster Partnership for the Indian River Lagoon (Oyster PIRL): Brevard Residents Will Help Restore Our Lagoon by Raising Native Eastern Oysters along Their Waterfronts Jody B Palmer', Virginia Barker2, Samantha Anderson', and Holly Abeels3 'Brevard Zoo, Melbourne, FL; 2Brevard County Natural Resources Management, Melbourne, FL; 'Brevard County Extension Office, Cocoa, FL Contact email: jpalmer(a brevardzoo.ore Brevard Zoo is partnering with Brevard County to lead a community based oyster restoration project that will engage County residents living along the Indian River Lagoon. Participating residents will hang predator exclusion modules from their docks and raise oysters from highly vulnerable baby spat to thick - shelled young adults. On a bi-weekly basis, participants will collect information on oyster recruitment, growth rates and survivability and enter their data into a website organized by Brevard Zoo staff and volunteers. Their oyster data will help identify areas where large scale oyster reefs (to be populated by the young adult oysters raised by program) will both thrive and improve lagoon water quality. Registration: Registration includes access to all technical sessions and is required for all participants. Registration will occur in two phases: • For all those submitting an abstract, registration will occur in December after the abstract deadline (the registration link will be sent out at that time). • For all other participants, registration is due by January 27, 2023. After that date, late registration fees are $35 ($25 for students). Late registration closes February 15, 2023 at 5 p.m., unless availability ends sooner, which is quite likely based on previous years. • Registration includes access to all technical sessions, coffee breaks, lunch, and end -of -the - day reception on February 23. 12 Indian River Lagoon Symposium 2023 — Call for Presentations Submit by November 30, 2022 NAME: AFFILIATION: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: ( ) E-MAIL: TITLE OF TALK ( ) OR POSTER ( ) AUTHOR(S): PRESENTER: FORMAT: () STUDENT? I prefer to make my oral presentation in 3 minutes, using no more than 3 slides (these limits will be strictly enforced!). I prefer to make my oral presentation in a full 10-minute time slot I prefer make my presentation as a poster urofins Environment Testing America ANALYTICAL REPORT Eurofins Orlando 481 Newburyport Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Tel: (407)339-5984 Laboratory Job ID: 670-3742-1 Laboratory Sam�l`ei r ,o : - 42 Client Project/Si Garden Club Park rd. For: --- City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 Attn: Ms. Kimberly Haigler Authorized for release by., 8/22/2022 10:33:58 PM Jean Dent, Project Manager 1 (407)339-5984 Jean.Dent@et.eurofinsus.com Per attached work order, and quantity of two tests, this report appears to be related to Tulip Pond at 686 Tulip Drive. Please revise all references to Garden Club Park if you confirm that these results are actually for Tulip Pond. This report has been electronically signed and authorized by the signatory. Electronic signature is intended to be the legally binding equivalent of a traditionally handwritten signature. Results relate only to the items tested and the sample(s) as received by the laboratory. 13 U Client: City of Sebastian Project/Site: Garden Club Park rd. Table of Contents 14 Laboratory Job ID: 670-3742-1 SDG:670-3742 Cover Page .............................................. 1 Table of Contents ......................................... 2 Definitions/Glossary....................................... 3 Case Narrative ........................................... 4 Detection Summary ........................................ 5 Client Sample Results ...................................... 6 QC Sample Results ........................................ 7 QC Association Summary ................................... 12 Lab Chronicle ............................................ 14 Certification Summary ...................................... 15 Method Summary ......................................... 16 Sample Summary ......................................... 17 Chain of Custody .......................................... 18 Receipt Checklists ......................................... 20 Eurofins Orlando Page 2 of 21 8/22/2022 Definitions/Glossary 15 Client: City of Sebastian Job ID: 670-3742-1 Project/Site: Garden Club Park rd. SDG: 670-3742 Qualifiers General Chemistry Qualifier Qualifier Description J Estimated value; value may not be accurate. Q Sample held beyond the accepted holding time. U Indicates that the compound was analyzed for but not detected. Glossary Abbreviation These commonly used abbreviations may or may not be present in this report. a Listed under the "D" column to designate that the result is reported on a dry weight basis %R Percent Recovery CFL Contains Free Liquid CFU Colony Forming Unit CNF Contains No Free Liquid DER Duplicate Error Ratio (normalized absolute difference) oil Fac Dilution Factor DL Detection Limit (DoD/DOE) DL, RA, RE, IN Indicates a Dilution, Re -analysis, Re -extraction, or additional Initial metals/anion analysis of the sample DLC Decision Level Concentration (Radiochemistry) EDL Estimated Detection Limit (Dioxin) LOD Limit of Detection (DoD/DOE) LOQ Limit of Quantitation (DoD/DOE) MCL EPA recommended "Maximum Contaminant Level' MDA Minimum Detectable Activity (Radiochemistry) MDC Minimum Detectable Concentration (Radiochemistry) MDL Method Detection Limit ML Minimum Level (Dioxin) MPN Most Probable Number MQL Method Quantitation Limit NC Not Calculated ND Not Detected at the reporting limit (or MDL or EDL if shown) NEG Negative / Absent POS Positive / Present PQL Practical Quantitation Limit PRES Presumptive QC Quality Control RER Relative Error Ratio (Radiochemistry) RL Reporting Limit or Requested Limit (Radiochemistry) RPD Relative Percent Difference, a measure of the relative difference between two points TEF Toxicity Equivalent Factor (Dioxin) TEQ Toxicity Equivalent Quotient (Dioxin) TNTC Too Numerous To Count Eurofins Orlando Page 3 of 21 8/22/2022 Case Narrative 16 Client: City of Sebastian Project/Site: Garden Club Park rd. Job ID: 670-3742-1 Laboratory: Eurofins Orlando Narrative Job Narrative 670-3742-1 Receipt The samples were received on 8/5/2022 12:40 PM. Unless otherwise noted below, the samples arrived in good condition, and, where required, properly preserved and on ice. The temperature of the cooler at receipt time was 4.0°C Job ID: 670-3742-1 SDG: 670-3742 General Chemistry Method 353.2: The matrix spike / matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) recoveries for analytical batch 670-3978 were outside control limits. Sample matrix interference and/or non -homogeneity are suspected because the associated laboratory control sample (LCS) recovery was within acceptance limits. Method 353.2: The matrix spike / matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) recoveries for analytical batch 670-4139 were outside control limits. Sample matrix interference and/or non -homogeneity are suspected because the associated laboratory control sample (LCS) recovery was within acceptance limits. Method 353.2: The matrix spike / matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) recoveries for analytical batch 670-4139 were outside control limits. Sample matrix interference and/or non -homogeneity are suspected because the associated laboratory control sample (LCS) recovery was within acceptance limits. Method 365.4: The matrix spike / matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) recoveries for preparation batch 670-4512 and analytical batch 670-4639 were outside control limits. Sample matrix interference and/or non -homogeneity are suspected because the associated laboratory control sample (LCS) recovery was within acceptance limits. No additional analytical or quality issues were noted, other than those described above or in the Definitions/ Glossary page. Eurofins Orlando Page 4 of 21 8/22/2022 Client: City of Sebastian Project/Site: Garden Club Park rd. Client Sample ID: West End Analyte Nitrogen, Kjeldahl Nitrate Nitrite as N pH Nitrogen, Total Client Sample ID: East End Analyte Nitrogen, Kjeldahl Nitrate Nitrite as N pH Nitrogen, Total Detection Summary Result Qualifier PQL MDL Unit 0.47 0.40 0.20 mg/L 0.042 0.040 0.020 mg/L 7.5 Q 0.02 0.01 Su 0.51 0.040 0.020 mg/L Result Qualifier 0.46 0.053 7.5 Q 0.51 This Detection Summary does not include radiochemical test results. PQL 0.40 0.040 0.02 0.040 MDL Unit 0.20 mg/L 0.020 mg/L 0.01 Su 0.020 mg/L 17 Job ID: 670-3742-1 SDG: 670-3742 Lab Sample ID: 670-3742-1 Dil Fac D Method Prep Type 1 351.2 Total/NA 1 353.2 Total/NA 1 SM 4500 H+ B Total/NA 1 Total Nitrogen Total/NA Lab Sample ID: 670-3742-2 Dil Fac D Method Prep Type 1 351.2 Total/NA 1 353.2 Total/NA 1 SM 4500 H+ B Total/NA 1 Total Nitrogen Total/NA Page 5 of 21 Eurofins Orlando 8/22/2022 LID-ING BY EXAMPLE Felicia Gordian, Environmental Technician, Community Development Department, City of Sebastian awes T-90 ULIP POND HABITAT RESTORATION PROPOSED PROJECT AREA HOME 01 PEEXAN &D Driving past the pond on Tulip Drive in Sebastian, you might not even notice it's there. Just down the road from the Barber Street Sports Complex, this little pond and pocket park pales in comparison to its more developed and well -loved neighbor. Residents even ponder whether they are allowed to walk around the pond. While it doesn't seem like much, the Tulip Pond has great potential for low impact design (LID) and is soon due for a makeover that will increase its value to the City of Sebastian (COS), the residents, and the environment. The pond itself was first created in 2016, when COS received a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to create a wet retention pond. The purpose of the Tulip Drainage Project was to improve water quality through the filtration of stormwater and sediments before the water makes its way through the stormwater conveyance system, and to prevent erosion downstream of the pond. Years later, the pond remains largely the same, albeit with some erosion of its shoreline and the growth of some spikerush along certain areas of the pond. Fortunately, this won't be the case for much longer! The Tulip Pond Project was born of the minds of Karen Miller, COS Director of Public Works, and Kimberly Haigler, former COS Environmental Planner. This project will include implementation of an aerating fountain, restoration of the as - built grade of the shoreline, and a series of plantings along the pond's littoral zone, shoreline, and upland areas of the park using native and naturalized plant species. [RNA NEWS MAGAZINE - 8 Scan this code to learn more about Tulip Pond. Upgf ding the Tulip Pond Pocket Park will result in an amazing list of benefits, including increasing the pond's ability to function as intended [thereby improving water quality], improving the aesthetic appeal of the park, and engaging with the community through volunteer efforts. The revamped pocket park will serve as an example of a nature -based solution that developers, HOAs, and commercial property owners can implement on their own properties, which would make them eligible for the city's Stormwater Fee Credit Program. The Tulip Pond Project is just the beginning. Tulip Pond is a small part of the Sustainable Sebastian Initiative and the development of "Green Infrastructure" within our community. Every step we take to utilize nature -based solutions in our homes, communities, and businesses. We cultivate a precious connection between ourselves and the world we live in. If you are interested in keeping up with the project's progress, check out our website or connect with us on our social media pages! https: Hbit.ly/TulipPond LITTORAL ZONE This photo was taken on August 21st, 2020 following a 25 year storm event. It shows the importance of Tulip Pond's stormwater storage. Photo credit City of Sebastian. This photo is of the current existing conditions at Tulip Pond. It shows the small amounts of native bull rush that has grown at areas of the pond. In this project the City of Sebastian will be protecting and expanding this native vegetation. Photo credit City of Sebastian. Glossary of Terms: As -Built grading - the ground elevations once a construction project has been completed Littoral Zone - Shoreline vegetation at the edge of a body of water. These plants include submerged, floating and emerged plants. As the water levels fluctuate, these plants may move from a submerged plant to an emerged plant above the water and must be able to survive through varying water and light conditions. The littoral zone can also be referred to as the littoral shelf due to its shelf -like shape supporting the varying plants. Sustainable Sebastian Initiative - Supported by City Council through the adoption of Resolution R-19-30, the Sustainable Sebastian Program is a set of goals and associated tasks designed to support six primary initiatives. These tasks are to be championed by the members of the Natural Resources Board. More information here: www.cityofsebastian.org/260/Natural-Resources-Board 20 21 PLEASE Ow 41040 REQ LE EARTH DAY -f GARDEN FE T SEBASTIAN RIVERVIEW PARK 600 US 11512 r APRIL 22ND-23RD 2023 SATURDAY 9:30am-5p.m SUNDAY 10:00-4:OOP.M' FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING LOCAL BUSINESS & LOCAL VENDORS/ARTIST LOTS OF FOOD TRUCKS As the world is going thr®ugh tough times, let's pledge together to save this Earth with the best practices. Happy Earth Day COME LISTEN TO SOME LOCAL MUSICIANS SPONSORS ASAP PEST SOLUTIONS CONTACT BARB SNOW AT 586-242-9931(TEXT) EMAIL: barbaraannsnow@yahon.com 22 CONTRACT FOR SEBASTIAN RIVERVIEW PARK VENDORS 2023 SEBASTIAN RIVERVIEW PARK EARTH DAY & GARDEN FEST SAT & SUN, APRIL 22ND & 23RD 600 US HIGHWAY 1 Sebastian, Florida 32958 DATE & TIME: SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND SET UP AT 6:30am — SHOW STARTS AT 9:30am-5:00 SUNDAY, APRIL 23RD 10A.M -4:00 SPACE FEE: NOTABLES OR TENTS WILL BE PROVIDED! YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN! OPTION 1: 5x10 in Pavilion — $65.00 (LIMITED 12 SPOTS ONLY) (LIMITED PICNIC TABLES ON SITE IN PAVILION) OPTION 2: 10x10 TENT SPACE $100 OPTION 3: FOOD VENDORS : $160.00 FOR 2 DAY EVENT (MUST HAVE WHAT IS NEEDED FOR CITY PERMIT/LICENSE) POLICE ON SITE DURING THE DAY & OVERNIGHT MUST FILL OUT THE SPECIAL EVENT VENDOR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FIRE MARSHALL ADVERTISED IN SEBASTIAN DAILY & EMAILS, SEBASTIAN FLASH, BANNERS, LAWN SIGNS, NEWSPAPER, FACEBOOK BOOST, BILLBOARDS, ROAD BANNER AT VENUE, EVENT BRITE, AND FLYERS TO ALL AREA BUSINESS AND NUMEROUS MORE 23 Contract for Direct Sales & Crafters • Exhibitors will provide attractive table covering. • Everyone will be set up and ready to sell by event start time each day. • After unloading you MUST move your cars to designated areas (NO exceptions). • You must clean your area and remove trash at the end of each day. • There will be no switching of booth assignments. • NO open flames or candles or any other similar materials for safety reasons. • NO smoking permitted. • 1 (we) agree to hold harmless the City of Sebastian, Sebastian Riverview Park or their agents, management, promotors, volunteers, successors, assigns, or subcontractors from any and all liability for damage, injury and loss to any person or goods which may occur in the space provided to me on show property, suffered at the show, participating in, or returning from this event. These include damage during set-up and dismantle of exhibit. • NO pets PER CITY RULES • NO REFUNDS. • We are NOT held responsible for lost or stolen items. I have read and understand and agree to abide by the contract agreement. (initial) CITY Or HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND ■ VLLINNG DWAATMENT FIRE N VENTWN OFFICE Iz+a MAIN STREET • SEJ1ASTIAM FLOA-A 7295tl IELEEHONE: (FT-) Mq_& " FAX (1T$) Se9-2566 24 VENDORS CHECKLIST SPECIAL EVENT VENDOR REOUIREMENTS General. Please read carefully I initial each section and sion at the bottom. All vendors shall be responsible for the following items: SPECIAL, EVENT NAME: DATE(S) OF EVENT: EVENT COORDINATOR: ❑ TENTS: All tents shall have some type of Flame Retardant or Resistant Certificate (TAG or PAPERWORK) on -site and submitted to the Fire Prevention Office prior to the event. Shade canopies smaller than 12x12 without sides may be approved for use on a case by case basis. Canopies must be spaced a minimum of 4 ft. apart. No smoking allowed in any tent. ❑ COOKING TENTS: Tents are allowed to have cooking (APPROVED APPLIANCES) along the outer edges of the tent. LP gas tanks must be secured in place (max cap 20lbs.) Fire Extinguisher must be readily available. Any LP tanks larger than 20 lbs. shall be secured 10 ft. from tents with gas lines secured. All cooking vendors shall have a 10ft. separation from all other non -cooking vendors. NO DEEP FRYING UNDER TENTS. ❑ FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: It is recommended that every vendor have an extinguisher. At least one currently certified and tagged, or within one year of manufacture date, extinguisher is required every 75 ft along event walkways. All vendors who are cooking and/or using generators are require to have at least one 51b ABC currently certified and tagged, or within one year of manufacture date, (2A10BC) extinguisher. All vendors who are deep fat frying are required to have at least one currently tagged Class K extinguisher. ❑ SEATING: Seating and chair arrangements shall be approved by the Fire Prevention Office prior to the event and have a minimum of aft. wide walkways to all exits in the tent. Tents with an occupant load of over 49 require a minimum of 2 exits. ❑ LARGE TENTS: For tents, 20x20 or larger where enclosures are used (sides), exits shall have exit signage. If a tent is used at night, exit signs will have attached emergency lighting and be AC and DC powered. 20x20 or larger tents must have NO SMOKING signs. OPEN FLAMES: Any unauthorized open flames, fireworks or fuel -fired fighting or devices are prohibited in any tent or similar x VENDOR NAME: VENDOR CONTACT enclosure unless prior approval from the Fire Prevention Office is obtained. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO. ❑ STORAGE: Use or handling of Flammable liquids or gases shall be prohibited at the site unless specifically approved and inspected by the Fire Prevention Office. ❑ FLOORIDECOR: No hay, straw, shavings or similar materials shall be permitted to be used within any structure, tent or canopy. Exceptions: Pre -approved flame retardant treated materials or livestock bedding/fodder. ❑ GENERATORS: Generators shall be on level ground. secured, and safely arranged and isolated from the occupantsigeneral public. Exhaust shall be directed away from combustible material(s), people and/or animals. Spare fuel shall be stored in an approved container at a safe distance from the generator. NO HOT FUELING Fire extinguisher required. ❑ ELECTRIC: wiring and lighting shall be free of damage. All electrical equipment shall be isolated from the occupants/general public in a safe manner. All electrical connections and devices shall be in approved enclosures. © COOKING: All food cooking concession trucks, trailers, and structures of rigid construction are required to have a currently tagged commercial ventilation and extinguish menVsuppression systems if required per the FFPC and NFPA 96. Code References: Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), NFPA 1, NFPA 96, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, & NFPA 102. Any vendors) found not complying with any of the checklist items may not be allowed to open andlor operate until compliance is made. l have read and understand the above vendor requirements for this Special Event Responsible Party in Charge of Special Event * * * * *PLEASE NOTE ALL FEES NON REFUNDABLE* * * * * SEBASTIAN CONTRACT 4/22/2023 - 4/23/2023 OPTION: (circle) 1 2 3 Add Electricity: Yes No Total Amount: $ HOW YOU PAID NAME BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER EMAIL SIGNATURE DATE USE THIS LINK TO SECURE SPOT: PAYPAL.ME/BARBSNOW CONTACT: BARBARA SNOW 586-242-9931 (CALL OR TEXT) WEBSITE: https://barbaraannsnow.com/ EMAIL: barbaraannsnow@vahoo.com 25 ACCEPT TEXT: YES or NO EXPRESSING INTEREST DOES NOT SAVE YOUR SPOT! ONLY A SIGNED CONTRACT AND PAYMENT IN FULL WILL SECURE YOUR SPOT!! PAYPAL, CHECKS, AND CREDIT CARDS CAN BE ACCEPTED OVER PHONE PLEASE DESCRIBE BOOTH WITH ALL ITEMS OR SEND PICTURE WE WILL ONLY TAKE ONE CONSULTANT FROM EACH COMPANY, BUT DIFFERENT CRAFTERS MAY HAVE SIMILAR ITEMS. PURCHASE INSURANCE IF YOU NEED TO. EACH VENDOR (MUST) CHARGE THEIR OWN LOCAL SALES TAX a th Day 2023 - e t Host Com a so Category Vendor Participation Fees :. .. . Pavilion Spots = $65 Free 10x10 Tent Space =$90 Food Vendors = $150 # of Vendors >80 >100 Length of Event 1 day (9am - 4pm) 2 days Day 1= 9:30am - 5pm Day 2 = 10am - 4pm Event Set Up Timeframe 7 am- 8:30am 6:30am - start time Live Music Yes Yes Admission Free Free Parking Free I Free # of Food Vendors 5 in 2022 Local Businesses Participating Yes Yes Volunteer Event Yes Kid -Friendly Activities Yes I Raffle Event Free Waste Management Event (Paper Shredding, Electronic Recycling, Household Item Disposal) Yes Budget —$2,000 NRB Involvement Helps run the event Booth at Event Vendor Requirements COS Special Event Vendor Requirements I I I I Santa Claus is CoMing to toWnT . The City of Sebastian Annual Christmas Parade Call for Participants! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH Registered participants MUST be in line by 5:30pm Parade begins at 6:30pm South on Indian River Drive — From Main Street to Riverview Park Sponsored bv: City of Sebastian I Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce GFWC Senior & Junior Woman's Club of Sebastian 27 We invite you to participate or come out and welcome Santa! The parade will begin at Main Street, travel down Indian River Drive to Riverview Park and deliver Santa to his beautifully decorated house, where the City Christmas tree will be lit and children can visit with Santa and share their holiday wishes. If you, your club, service organization or family would like to participate in the parade, please complete this form online by clicking here: https://form.iotform.com/222935537658064 or you can drop off, mail, or fax it to the City of Sebastian at 1225 Main Street (Fax 772-388-8249) or the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce at 700 Main Street (Fax 772-589-5993). Deadline to submit form is Monday, December St' Name of Participant/Organization: Email Contact Information: Best Contact Phone #: Description of Float/Activity: (Number and type of vehicles, number of participants, etc.) **Fire Extinguishers for each participating float are required by City of Sebastian Fire Prevention Office. **No horses, scooters or political floats/signage will be allowed. ALSO, Santa will arrive at the end of the parade in his sleigh, therefore no additional Santa's on any other floats. **Hotdogs, coffee, water and soda will be available in Riverview Park @ Santa's House provided by the GFWC Sebastian City Hall 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 P: 772-228-7054 F: 772-388-8229 Email: rpaul@citvofsebastian.org MUST HAVE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT ATTACHED City of Sebastian Building and Fire Prevention Office CITY OF Sf 13_ASTI HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND BUILDING DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION OFFICE 1225 MAIN STREET • SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE: (772) 589.5537 FAX (772) 589,2566 GENERAL PARADE FLOAT AND TRAILER GUIDELINES 1. All floats (trailers & vehicles) are required to have at least one fire extinguisher (min 51b ABC). 2. All trailers and vehicles using generators are required to have at least fire extinguisher (min 51b ABC) in close proximity to the generator. 3. Generator usage shall be in a safe manner and placed so that there are no combustibles near the unit and the exhaust is directed away from combustibles and people. 4. No storage of fuel is allowed near running or hot generators. 5. All floats (trailers & vehicles) carrying people must have stabilizers and barriers to prevent falls while on the floats as well as falls from the floats. 6. Drivers of vehicles used as floats or towing floats must have a clear view of their float as well as the roadway beside and ahead. 2022 City of Sebastian Christmas Parade I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Sebastian, the Sebastian Area Chamber of Commerce, the GFWC Senior & Junior Woman's Club of Sebastian and all pertinent owners, directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents, successors, and assigns, from and against any and all claims, damages, losses or liabilities and expenses including reasonable attorney's fees. I also agree to indemnity and hold harmless any and all of the above persons for any injuries or illnesses whatsoever, including without limitations, injuries to my person and/or property arising out of or incident to any participation in the 2022 City of Sebastian Christmas Parade. Nothing contained in this Release shall be construed as the City of Sebastian waiving its sovereign immunity pursuant to §768.28, et seq., Florida Statutes, or any other sovereign or governmental immunity. Please Print Name Sign Name Here Street Address City State Date Zip 28 PLEASE SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION... YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN THE PARADE LINEUP WITHOUT IT .... THANK YOU