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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-2023 NRB AgendaCif' OF SEBAS-T,V HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 2"d, 2023 - 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 April 4t", 2023 Meeting Minutes V. ANNOUNCEMENTS Item A. Earth Day Poster Contest Awards VI. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS VII. PUBLIC INPUT VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item A. Earth Day Debrief IX. NEW BUSINESS Item A. Sustainable Sebastian Project Prioritization X. 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. IV. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4 2023 Chairman Stadelman called the Natural Resources Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Roll Call Present: Ms. Billman Mr. Carrano Ms. Ware Mr. Bradley (a) Not Present Ms. Haggerty (a) Also Present: Mr. Stadelman Ms. Callaghan Dr. Carrier Dr. Mosblech Ms. Felicia Gordian, Environmental Technician Mr. Joseph Perez, AV Technical Assistant Ms. Janet Graham, Technical Writer Approval of Minutes -- March 14, 2023 All members stating they had had a chance to review the Minutes from March 14, 2023, Mr. Stadelman called for a motion. A motion approving the Minutes of March 14, 2023, as presented was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Ms. Ware, and approved unanimously via voice vote. V. Announcements Mr. Stadelman announced that the Exchange Club has the Memory Field with white flags present in Riverview Park to call attention to child abuse. Ms. Gordian announced that the Tree City USA signs are now up in Riverview Park and George Street Park. Ms. Callaghan asked if Tree City USA signs can be placed in locations where they will be visible to more people. Ms. Gordian said she will look into this. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 2023 VI. Agenda Modifications -- None VII. Public Input -- None Vill. Unfinished Business A. Earth Day Planning PAGE 2 i. Planning Review; Board Members to Report Progress Updates Ms. Gordian reviewed the progress updates as follows: Ms. Gordian reminded everyone that dogs are not permitted to be in the Park. There was general discussion regarding this subject, and Ms. Gordian stated that there will be volunteer police stationed around the park as well as a lead person from the City to address problems during the event. Retail/Food Vendors -- Ms. Gordian reviewed the number of vendors that are registered. She stated that contained in the vendor packet she will ask that the vendors promote the event as well. Ms. Billman stated how impressed she is with the outline that was included in the agenda packet. Ms. Gordian said Ron Paul deserves credit for the spreadsheets that he compiled. Environmental Organizations -- Ms. Gordian stated that she has what she needs regarding environmental organizations. Waste Management -- Ms. Gordian asked that Board members and volunteers remind people that part of the Waste Management event is going to be at the Barber Street Sports Complex. Art Club -- Ms. Ware addressed needing volunteers to help transport the artwork to and from the event. She stated that they are planning to have a "People's Choice Award" for the artwork. She also stated that she expects to have more entrants in the poster contest, and she would like to have the posters scanned so that they can be put up on the website. Chalk Art Contest -- Dr. Mosblech stated that this is not going to work out for Alexis Peralta, and so it will not be held this year. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 2023 Beer -- Ms. Gordian stated that this is all set. I.R.0 Fire Unit Standby Request Form -- Ms. Gordian stated the fire unit from the County is going to be on standby during the day. City of Sebastian Event Permit -- Ms. Gordian will be handling that. State Food Vendor Notice -- It will be submitted to the State and, Ms. Gordian will let them know who is going to be there. They will come to the event during the day to ensure that everything is displayed properly, and that the proper equipment is present. Entertainment -- Ms. Gordian stated that the schedule is included in this agenda packet. She stated that everything is going according to plan. NRB Website -- The site will continue to be updated. Raffle -- Ms. Gordian stated she will print a list of all the vendors who are donating prizes. Master of Ceremony -- Mr. Stadelman said he will be Master of Ceremony again this year. Be a Gopher Tortoise -- Dr. Carrier stated he will transport the structure and materials to and from the event. Volunteers will be available to run the event. Dr. Carrier stated it would be nice to have one of the local zoos or rehab centers to actually bring a gopher tortoise to the event so that there can be an educational aspect to this event. There was also discussion as to where this event will be held in the Park. Scavenger Hunt -- Suggested questions proposed by Dr. Mosblech were displayed on the projector. There was general discussion as to how the scavenger hunt will be run this year. Vendor Activities -- Extended discussion was had regarding the placements of the vendor booths and the NRB booth. Living Docks -- We are waiting to hear back from the County as to the availability of wraps that can be used during the Living Docks event. Dr. Carrier said that in the case that no wraps are available this year, decisions will be made the day of the event as to NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 2023 PAGE 4 what will happen at the docks. Dr. Carrier said he and Mr. Carrano will have to be creative as to what can be done. Volunteers -- Ms. Callaghan stated she will continue to work closely with the Boys and Girls Clubs to define how many volunteers will be available, and she will attempt to make a schedule with assignments for the volunteers. She also noted that Ms. Ware will need volunteers to help with transport of the artwork ---both at the beginning of the day and at the end of the day. Dr. Carrier said he will be taking photographs as he goes around the Park during the day, and his wife will photograph the activity at the living docks. It was decided that the Board will need to show up at approximately 7:00 a.m. to help the vendors set up. NRB Booth -- Ms. Gordian stated that she and Ms. Frazier have discussed using a card with QR codes that will cause less paper use and less waste. The QR codes will take people to all the information. There are also some brochures available to anyone who is not familiar with QR codes. Dr. Carrier suggested keeping track of the requests that are made for something other than QR codes in order to determine what we do in the future. Regarding the seed packet project, it was decided to get together at the Art Club on April 11 that 3:00 p.m. to fill the seed packets. Ms. Billman volunteered to take the stamp and ink pad and stamp all the packets. Ms. Gordian offered to give Ms. Billman the ink and the stamp pad after this meeting. Stormwater/FEMA Booth -- Ms. Gordian said there will be three City employees to provide anything that is needed regarding stormwater. Advertising -- Ms. Ware suggested Board members try to take some of the flyers and distribute them to businesses/people so that they are spread around the Sebastian area. Ms. Gordian said she has sent the flyers out to a few local online calendars. Ms. Callaghan thanked "Sebastian Daily" for running one article so far. Ms. Ware suggested asking Andy Hodges if he would like to interview Ms. Gordian about the event prior to the event. Ms. Ware offered to help Ms. Gordian with press releases. Items from the City of Sebastian -- Ms. Gordian said everything that was provided last year will be provided again this year, plus a large table for Ms. Ware. Mr. Stadelman thanked everyone on the Board for all their time and hard work in order to make the Earth Day event a success. IX. New Business NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 2023 PAGE 5 Ms. Ware suggested the agenda for the May meeting include the presentation of the prizes for the poster contest. She also suggested that this item be listed under Announcements. Ms. Gordian said she will see to that. Dr. Mosblech suggested that when the Board meets in May the agenda should include prioritizing the Sustainable Sebastian initiative. Mr. Stadelman also suggested prioritizing the new landscaping rules. Ms. Ware suggested finding the spreadsheet that was created sometime ago setting forth the Sustainable Sebastian initiative and the different projects contained in it. X. Adiournment There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Ms. Ware and approved unanimously via voice vote. in A Date: 1 V LE 1.Y�a The Ndura' ResourcesBoad a7d The 9,-ba5t1a7 RIwArt Club presqwts 2023 Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration Poster Contest Awards Thank you so much to all of the students who have participated in the contest! We had an amazing set of contestants this year. Your hard work and dedication is inspiring! 6ch Grade 1st Place: Salem Curtis 2nd Place: Lana Ioffredo 3rd Place: Beyonca NcCrary 7th Grade 1st Place: Ruby Hilliard 2nd Place: Emily Adams 3rd Place: Kali Taylor 8th Grade 1st Place: Madison Maison 2nd Place: Victor Joseph Ioffredo 3rd Place: London Jean Charles 2023 Sebastian NRB Earth Day Celebration Debrief TOTAL EVENT BUDGET - FY2023 Earth Day Budgeting em Cost American Meadow Seeds $ 79.44 Flags/Labels/Seed Envelopes $ 61.80 Payment for Entertainers $ 600.00 Payment for Sound Production $ 200.00 City Permit $ 60.00 Sustainable Sebastian Stamp $ 58.62 Lunch for NRB $ 77.93 Amount Spent = $ 1,137.79 Total Budget = $ 2,000.00 Remaining Balance - 862.21 Retail Vendors Food Vendors Environmental Orqanizations Waste Manaqement ART CLUB Beer COS Event Permit State Food Vendor Notice Entertainment NRB Website Page 1 of 2 Raffle MOC Be a Gopher Tortoise Scavenqer Hunt Vendor Activities Livinq Docks Volunteers NRB Booth Stormwater/FEMA Booth Advertising Items from the Citv of Sebastian Ideas for Next Year Chalk Art Contest Alexis Peralta at IRC Stormwater Dept - see if she can run the contest Page 2 of 2 PROPOSED GOALS THROUGH 2O24.... and itsbutlres;mmrvity by asi ,M aN p—t, Keep Irttian Rwr BaaURdl beep B,evard BeaU6d'sWterQWterardSdr1der's0ceanRwd1y uqh ❖ IV -Irbon footpri nt by pra- g s6aimble erergy resxrs tftLghlhe inpl—n tbnds imble ledmlogl�,W ep—H.I. ❖ Create policiesto increase and enoourage the use of environmentally -friendly products at City Hall, as well as at city sponsored events and all oc)mmunity events occurring on City property. ❖ F;bduoe pollution on our Spoil Islands Native Landscaping II. a by asssting and prorroting Keep Indian Rver Beartifbl'slagoon Friendly lawrsand Urterstyof Forida IFAS Forida- Friendly landscape prograrrs ❖Educate residents on the benefits of implementing Native Landscaping Principles into their properties. •:Set the example for, sustainable Iandscapes o City properties.{, - ` Tree Protection & Landscape Ordinances III. NRBto Assist City in revision of Tree Protection and Landscape Ordinances Green Infrastructure & LID :• IV. gal carbon footprint... V. wality of all our aty's aty's stormwater semphasizing best -lesign, and green VI. ttroughtte promtimof active trarsportatiom S and promotirg mtve-based twin Green Infrastructure Plan Let's Discuss! Conrrients? Questions? Concerns? SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN 5-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN SUMMARY 1A Arrange meeting with Chamber of Commerce to discuss business outreach partnership 1B Create information packets for businesses, including Surfrider OFR info X 1C Estimate annual costs of restaurant promotional materials and submit for budget approval X 1D Work with KBB and KIRB to register current volunteers into the certification system 1E Recruit volunteers and hold more training events, work with KBB to provide online volunteer certification 1F Develop education and outreach program for local schools 2A Create a comparison sheet of commonly used restaurant products as part of the LQ infor packet 2B Create a comparison sheet of all products used in City Hall breakrooms and at City Staff events and X present estimated annual cost for budget approval 2C Incorporate info about all products and costs into event vendor packets 2D Incorporate the reduction of single -use plastics at events into Parks Master Plan 3A Coordinate with the Aquatic Preserves Program staff to discuss how the NRB can assist in promoting L.Ethics 3B Discuss methods for boater outreach to keep our spoil islands trash -free through the Aquatic Preserves Program's Spoil Island Proiect 4A Recruit Board Members and volunteers to nominate themselves and/or their neighbors 413 Estimate the annual cost of lawn signage for budget approval X 4C Create "We Noticed" door hanger as an anonymous way to encourage residents to enroll in program SA Utilize NRB Website to provide links to IFAS information and details on area workshops being held COLLABORATING ENTITY COST TO DATE TOTAL COST NRB CHAMPION Chamber of Commerce KBB, Surfrider Foundation X Community Development Dept X Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) X KBB, Comm Dev Dept X KBB, IRC School Board Edward Donn, KBB Community Development Dept Leisure Services Dept Leisure Services Dept FDEP Aquatic Preserves Pro MXCommunity Development Dept Marine l industries Association t7ls hop/ KIRB X SIB Enhance the demonstration gardens anually with new plantings, weeding, mulch and added signage X SC Determine cost of demonstration garden improvements for budget approval X SD Utilize the OF IFAS Extension Office outreach folders to create more "Homeowner Welcome Packets" and determine methods for getting packets out to more residents SE Coordinate with local organizations to create native demonstration gardens at City Parks 6A Participate m the Pelican Island Audubon Society's Trees for Life program by planting more trees on City parks and properties 6B Encourage native landscaping and mulched areas, decreasing sodded areas, where applicable 7A Host a public workshop during the NRB Meeting to discuss the draft ofthe Conservation and Coastal Mangement Element 7B Staff to compile all workshop notes and submit to consultants for inclusion into the final plan 7C Staff to keep NRB informed of all workshops, Comp Plan related meetings and documents throughout SA At least three Board Members volunteer to serve on both IPM Sub -Committees 8B IPM Sub -Committee presents final plans to NRB for approval before bringing to City Council 8C Annual Reports are brought to the N RB for discussion before presentation to City Council 9A Board Members to volunteer to serve on Sub -Committee 9B Updates and discussion provided at each NRB Meeting 9C Final revised ordinances brought to the NRB for approval before being presented to City Council X Leisure Services Department Leisure Services Department Audubon Society, Sebastian Garden X X Club, Sebastian River Junior Women's X Audubon Society X X Leisure Services Dept, SW Dept Leisure Services Dept, Stormwater Dept Dr. Jeff Carrier UPDATE materials to include: coasters, table tents, window stickers KIRB to redesign KBB's program logo with their name KIRB championing LQ Program locally as of 3/12/20, website created First training held on 8/6/19, 10 local volunteers certified NRB LQ Website created &training materials posted online 6/20/20 Comparison sheet completed on 4/10/21, posted on NRB LQ Page Items ordered by Maintenance Dept annually, due to COVID precautions, the City remains overstocked, changes to be proposed FY2023 HYPERLINKS END DATE Sebastian Chamber Surfrider Local Chaoter KIRB LQ Page 3/12/2020 NRB LQ Page ongoing NRB LQ Page 4/10/2021 FDEP addressed NRB Board at 2/8/22 Meeting Brought LNT Outreach materials for local distribution by NRB & FDEP Local Preserve Site 2/8/2022 Outreach planned for Earth Day Event, 4/23/22 Participated in TC Waterway cleanup on 7/24/21: 350 Its oftrash TC Cleanuo Event Website twice annually Next Cleanup: 4/23/22 with KIRB at Earth Day Event. 4/23/22 Summary of program with link to KIRB's LFLwebsite posted on NRB's NRB Landscaoine Paee ongoing Landscaping Website 10/18/21 Yard signs are in violation of City sign ordinance, revision is req'd Collaborated with IFAS to add LFL principles and IFAS website links to NRB NRB Landscaoine Website 11/13/2020 Landscaping website on 11/13/20 City Hall garden enhanced with plantings on 5/5/20, native wildflower seeds added 3/22/22 ongoing Consider adding signage, native understory trees, and mulch stuffed 250 tote bags with folders for Earth Day Event 4/24/21, IRC OF IFAS Website 4/24/2021 50 additional folders were left at new homes during final insp. City Hall demo garden installed on 5/15/19 Native Garden installed at Garden Club Park on 6/28/20 ongoing OF IFAS to install test plots at parks in fall 2022 Parks & Bee Board Members City submitted LOS for grant on 11/14/19. Free trees handed out at 4/24/21 NRB Landscaoine Website ongoing Earth Day Celebration, program link added to NRB Website Incorporated into both City IPM Plans Over 100 Elliots Lovegrass planted around Riverview Park on 9/il/20 ongoing Parks: Brian, Kathy, Thomas SW: Thomas, Donna, Charles Workshop held at 3/3/20 meeting Further review at 10/6/20 meeting Workshop notes submitted to consultant on 4/20/20 Review notes submitted to consultant on 10/15/20 Comp Plan process kicked off on 2/20/20 Parks: 2/4/20 NRB Meeting SW: 10/6/20 NRB Meeting Parks: 8/4/20 NRB Meeting SW: 8/3/21 NRB meeting 1st Parks Annual Report: March 2022 also to include city staff, local scientists, and industry professionals 3/3/20 10/6/20 4/20/20 10/15/20 Citv Como Plan 2040 6/23/2021 SW IPM Website 10/6/2020 Parks IPM Website 8/3/2021 annually Approved: 11/18/20 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD Updated: 3/24/22 SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN 5-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN SUMMARY OLLABORATING ENTITY COST TO DATE TOTAL COST NRB CHAMPION UPDATE HYPERLINKS END DATE IOA Add water bottle refill stations to City parks and fountains X X r rV V V V r�•� �u r �r� •��� 7/15/mu Leisure Services Dept including C City Hall and Police Dept. OF BIKE RACKS AROUND THE CITY �Ww 11A Increase availability of bike racks around the City X X Community Development Dept, 16 green recycled plastic bike racks have been purchased, 7/15/2021 Leisure Services Dept assembled and installed across City by 7/15/21 12A Work with Waste Management to host regular household waste/ shred -it recycle events Waste Management contracted with WM to be held once annually, annually Next Event: 4/23/22 during Earth Day Sue Flak presentation at 8/4/20 NRB Meeting 12B Add information on what is and is not recycleable to NRB Website and COS TV Channel IRC Solid Waste District PPT slides provided continually run on COS TV since 10/19/20 & NRB Recvcle Website 9/21/2021 slides and link to IRCSWD website added to NRB Website on 9/21/21 12C Define cost and discuss funding assistance for waterfront businesses in acquiring recycling services X X Community Development Dept also to consider netting for waterfront businesses INCREASE OPPORTUNITY FOR RESOURCE CONSERVATION1 IZE RECYCLING WITHIN CITY OPERATIONS _��AVAILABILITY 12/10/21 First Hybrid and Electric vehicles ordered for Police Dept. & City 13A Focus on energy efficient choices for planned major City purchases (i.e. lighting, windows, CIP items) Procurement Dept Fleet, FPL grant for Charge Station at City compound, City Hall ongoing 13B Ensure that every office and copier has a recycle can Individual Departments Educational outreach of simple ways to reduce reuse and recycle communicated through emails and 13C signage in gathering areas. Human Resources 13D Create self audit criteria for City office operations 30 ways to Breen office PROVIDE 1'T FOR APPROVED STORMWATER BMP'S Stormwater 1, SW BMP's incorporated into the SW IPM Plan and program. 14A Board Members to discuss ideas or programs that can support their implementation, especially those under public participation and outreach Stormwater Outreach booth at annual Earth Day Event. City SW Dept Website ongoing SW Website updated 1/12/22 Program Info added to NRB GI/LID Website on 3/4/22 14B Assist residents and businessowners to understand BMP's and LID's in relation to the Stormwater Fee Community Development Dept Brochures created & mailed to qualifying property owners on 3/7/22 NRB GI/LID Website annually Credit Program Stormwater fee credit requests due to City Hall by 6/1/22 COMMUNITYASSIST IN PLANNING 1 AND/OR OYSTER GARDEN/ 1 CITY STAFF ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OYSTER GARDEN1TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIR WORKOF NOVEMBER Identify topics that are relevant to current water quality concerns in our area and list possible speakers LID Community Workshop 12/7/21, Pelican Isl. Audubon Society on 1/4/22, 15A for each topic FDEP Aquatic Preserves 2/8/22 on Din g g 15B Members to volunteer to arrange individual presentations All Board Members Speaker slots available at each NRB Meeting, 1st Tuesday ofthe month ongoing CREATIONASSIST IN THE OF TOOLKITS1' GI BMPS AND PLANNING LID Comm Dev. Dept staff attended local LID conference 10/28/21 16A Compile summaries and data on the most applicable practices for our City into toolklts that help to Stormwater Dept LID & GI Community Workshop held 12/7/21 NRB GI/LID Website 12/7/2021 assess and Improve Stormwater management Created NRB GI/LID Website on 3/4/22 16B Review the applicable Ordinances and determine if changes are needed to support and encourage Community Development Dept Review and reccommendation process began in April, 2022 ongoing these practices Review GI Map of the City and determine where there may be an opportunity to enhance existing hubs Provided Tor protection oT cornaors Trom map In zuau comp clan. 16C X Community Development Dept 11/7/21 NRB Meeting: PPT intro to GI Map, also discussed at 12/7/21 City's GI Map ongoing and cooridors, connect green spaces, and improve stormwater storage and treatment areas INCREASE EDUCATIONAL 1 STORMWATER 17A Coordinate with Leisure Services and Stormwater on outreach opportunities Leisure Services Dept, Stormwater Incorporating need into SW and Parks Master Plans ongoing Department, City. s Sign Shop 17B Research is X X Leisure Services Dept, Stormwater Applied for grant with SW/ Leisure Services for planting/signage/fountain Tulip Pond In,. what pre -made signage available and what what grant assistance maybe available Department, City's Sign Shop improvements at Tulip Pond on 4/12/22. on going 1Ir 18A Conduct walking/ biking audit tours to determine any gaps and opportunities Leisure Services Dept, Create updated map with sidewalks, trails, and bike paths AARP Walkin¢ Audit Info Public Works Dept 18B Determine if there are areas which may pose challenges to foot and bike traffic and why Leisure Services Dept, Where are connections needed? Opportunities for expansion? Public Works Dept 1 1 1 Work with the Chamber of Commerce to learn how the City's natural assets are currently being 19A marketed Chamber of Commerce Indian River Lagoon, St. Sebastian River, etc. Sebastian Chamber 19B Identify unique features of the City's spaces and identify specific nature -based markets Parks & Red Board protected species and/or habitats, special services provided eBird trackine website 19C Research to identify what certifications/ designations are attainable Leisure Services Dept examples: Great Florida Binding Trail FL Nature Tracker Website 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 I In Eventzee Scavenger Hunt at Earth Day 4/24/21 20A Geocaching Munzee scavenger hunt bringing participants to natural and historic points of interest Florida Munzee Hunters 3 permanent markers placed around Riverview Pk 0n 4/26/21 How to Men— 4/26/2021 Approved: 11/18/20 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD Updated: 3/24/22