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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-2025 NRB AgendaMYOF SEBASTL HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4T", 2025 - 6:00pm 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" 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES — ACTION ITEM Item A. January 7t", 2024 - Natural Resources Board Meeting Minutes 5) ANNOUNCEMENTS 6) AGENDA MODIFICATIONS 7) PUBLIC INPUT 8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chairman announces the title of the item Staff Presentation Public Input Staff Summation Chairman calls for a motion Board deliberation and roll call vote Item A. The Great Air Potato Round -up — Saturday, February 81", 2025 Item B. Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration — Saturday, April 261", 2025 Item C. Sustainable Sebastian Implementation Plan 2.0 9) NEW BUSINESS Chairman announces the title of the item Staff Presentation Public Input Staff Summation Chairman calls for a motion Board deliberation and roll call vote 10) ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA AND DATE: Tuesday, March 41h, 2025 Great Air Potato Round -up Debrief Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration Planning iii. Sustainable Sebastian 11)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. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 2025 Chair Charles Stadelman called the Natural Resources Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Prior to the meeting getting started, Mr. Stadelman called for a moment of silence in honor of Dr. Jeffrey Carrier, a former member of this Board, who passed away recently. Mr. Stadelman asked if anyone wanted to say something about Dr. Carrier. Ms. Ware said it was a pleasure to work with Dr. Carrier, and the Board members learned a lot from him. He will be missed. II. Pledqe of Alleqiance was recited by all. III. Roll Call Present Mr. Bruggen Mr. Carrano Ms. Ware Ms. Billman Mr. Krauss Mr. Dovell (alternate) Mr. Stadelman Also Present Alix Bernard, Community Development Director Felicia Gordian, Environmental Technician Joseph Perez, AV Technical Assistant Janet Graham, Technical Writer IV. Approval of Minutes A. December 3, 2024 -- Natural Resources Board Meeting Minutes All having indicated they had reviewed the Minutes of December 3, 2024, Mr. Stadelman called for a motion. A motion approving the Minutes of December 3, 2024 as presented was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Mr. Bruggen, and approved unanimously via voice vote. V. Announcements Mr. Stadelman stated that, as announced at the last meeting, Mr. Clifford has tendered his resignation from the Board effective January 1 st. As such, alternate member Mr. Paul Dovell will be voting during tonight's meeting. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JAN UARY 7, 2025 VI. Aqenda Modifications -- None VII. Public Input Brent Wohlenberg, Sebastian, described the problems with the lagoon. He had brought an example of the blue crabs that inhabit the lagoon. He described the life span of blue crabs and the species that prey on them. He stated that calcium sand needs to be put in the bottoms of estuaries so baby crabs can feed on the barnacles that die after king tide. He emphasized that king tide is coming to an end, and we are going to have the lowest barnacles, which is what the baby blue crabs feed on. This is a nationwide issue. He showed an example of what a normal -sized blue crab should look like. He went on to describe the life cycle of the blue crabs. He also stated that he has released at least 200 blue crabs around every fish -cleaning table in the Sebastian area, and if the blue crabs start to multiply, the fishing around this area will improve. Mr. Stadelman informed Mr. Wohlenberg that, if he ever wants to put an item on an agenda, he should contact the City Clerk or Ms. Gordian. Ray Osborne, Sebastian (on Zoom) thanked the Board for the great work they are doing here. He reviewed some past issues, and one in particular was the Morning Star Fields which runs a chicken farm. He is wondering if Sebastian has discussed this and how it would impact the Indian River Lagoon area. He referred to an article that was published in Treasure Coast Newspapers, where it described how an environmental agency had passed it, but there were some concerns from other environmental agencies that it might impact our part of the Indian River because the chicken farm will be releasing a lot of chicken feces, chemicals, etc. into the Indian River Lagoon, and he wondered if this had been an issue that was discussed in the past and asked for the Board's comments on this matter. Mr. Stadelman suggested that Mr. Osborne put something on a future agenda, and it can be discussed further. VIII. Unfinished Business A. Sustainable Sebastian -- Champion Selection for the Next Action Plan Ms. Gordian explained that there will be many tasks that will need to be accomplished, so there may be a need for board members to champion certain tasks when staff gives them the fully expanded list of tasks that are under different initiative headings. She added that if a board member wants to be a lead champion for one of the six initiatives, that is an option. However, we will need a champion who can tackle each of the individual sub - tasks going forward. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JAN UARY 7, 2025 PAGE 3 Ms. Gordian also suggested sub -committees for certain tasks. Mr. Carrano stated that is a good idea. Mr. Stadelman stated that this entails board members choosing one or more of the items out of the six that would have the most impact and be able to actually work within the City guidelines and what the City wants to accomplish. Mr. Bruggen said he would like to take on Number. IV, developing a food waste program. That is his number one interest. Ms. Ware stated that her first choice would be Number I, reducing the use of single -use plastics and the education part of that especially. She would like to add recycling with small businesses in the City as part of that item. Mr. Krauss stated that he would like to pick Number III. He added that under Number VI, there are two educational programs, one for noise pollution and one for light pollution, and he would like to work on those two items also. Mr. Dovell stated his first interest is Number V. He is very passionate about anything water related. His second choice would be Number. IV, the operational footprint. Ms. Billman stated she would like to work on Number II. There is a lot of unfinished business in that area, and she would like to see that through. Mr. Carrano stated that his interest is in Numbers III and V. Mr. Stadelman stated he will work on Number III, mostly for the predictive analytic section of that. He will also participate in Number I regarding the single -use plastics. Mr. Stadelman called for any additional input. Ms. Ware suggested there be a backup person for tasks that involve going to different board meetings. Ms. Gordian stated that this item will be brought up again, and there will be a more expanded task list so that everyone can see each and every fleshed -out idea and how we plan to move forward with it. B. Christmas Parade -- Debrief Ms. Gordian displayed some photos that were taken during the parade and the Centennial Celebration and identified the people in the photos. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JAN UARY 7, 2025 PAGE 4 Mr. Krauss had a few suggestions for the next parade, and he had a list of those suggestions which he will give to Ms. Gordian. Ms. Billman also had some suggestions. There was additional general discussion regarding next year's parade. C. Centennial Celebration -- Debrief Ms. Gordian showed some photographs that she took during the Celebration and identified the people who were in the photos. Mr. Stadelman thanked all the board members who helped with this event. He said there were a lot of people at the Celebration. D. The Great Air Potato Round -up -- Saturday, February 81h, 20025 Ms. Gordian reviewed that staff is partnering with the Pelican Island Audubon Society to initiate this round -up. It will be held at Stormwater Park, more officially known as the Stormwater Treatment Facility. It is off of Englar Drive. The northern part of the park is heavily infested with air potato, and the Pelican Island Audubon Society hosts their annual Great Air Potato Round -Up in other areas of Indian River County, and staff thought it might be wonderful to bring such an event to the City of Sebastian. She reviewed the flyer which is attached to this evening's agenda. She asked anyone who is interested in this to please let her know, and she will provide copies of the flyer to those people. Ms. Gordian also has in the agenda packet the tentative schedule for the Natural Resources Board members if anybody is available that day to assist. It will be necessary to have one to two people for each shift. Staff will need board members to stay for a few hours at a time or more. There will be three shifts for the public to come and remove the air potato. Those shifts will be 9-11 am, 11-1 pm, and 1-3 pm. She described the process for volunteers from the Natural Resources Board. Ms. Billman volunteered for the closing shift. Mr. Carrano will be at the start-up shift. Mr. Stadelman said, if there are two needed for the early shift, he can be there as well. Mr. Bruggen said he will attend the afternoon shift. He may stay the whole time as well. Mr. Krauss said he would prefer an earlier time. Ms. Ware said she has the Sebastian Art Tour that day, so she will be unable to help. However, she stated that the Sebastian Charter School is interested in participating in this event. She sent them what information she has, but it does not have the times on it. So, if that information could be added and sent to her, she will pass it along to the school. Ms. Gordian said staff will produce a full event flyer with all the times on it, and she will send that to Ms. Ware. There will also be an online waiver that people will be asked to sign beforehand if they can preregister ahead of time. If they cannot preregister, staff will have paper copies on site. For any minors, there will need to be a parent or guardian signature. IX. New Business NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JAN UARY 7, 2025 PAGE 5 A. Proposed Framework for the Environmental Stewardship Awards Program Ms. Gordian reviewed that this program was suggested by board member Matthew Krauss. He suggested that it might be a good idea to recognize individuals and parties in the community that are doing good work towards preserving and protecting our natural resources. Staff has developed this framework which is laid out in tonight's agenda packet that contains all the basic information that staff plans to include in this award. She further described what categories that will be part of the program and the tentative timeframe for nominations, which will be between February 15th and March 15th. The results will be tabulated and will be available by the April NRB meeting, and staff would officially recognize the recipients at the Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration. She added that, if the board members would like the program to be named after a certain individual, there are some options that can be discussed. Ms. Ware suggested giving the schools the applications and having them fill them out before school lets out and having them work on it over a certain timeframe. She does not think that this can be done in a month. There was general discussion among board members regarding this matter and how the program would be instituted. Mr. Stadelman called for a motion to approve the framework for the Environmental Stewardship Award as it sits, with the name of "Dr. Graham Cox Environmental Stewardship Award." A motion was made for the approval of the above award by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Ms. Ware, with the change being the timeframe. Mr. Stadelman suggested that the specifics can be adjusted once we get it approved. Ms. Gordian suggested that it be included in the motion as a statement saying, "I make a motion to approve the framework for the Environmental Stewardship Award, except for the time frame." Mr. Stadelman withdrew his first motion and called for a new motion to approve the framework for the Environmental Stewardship Award with an exception for the timeframe and keeping the name of Dr. Graham Cox Environmental Stewardship Award. A motion with that wording was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Ms. Ware, and approved unanimously via voice vote. B. Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration -- Saturday, April 26th, 2025 -- Preliminary Plans Ms. Gordian stated that this is the largest event for this season. Staff has begun planning for the event. She stated there are a couple items listed in the agenda packet that the board members should know about. As we had previously worked with ORCA on the Living Shoreline event, we are continuing this partnership with them to install a buffered shoreline along the area where the oyster reef balls were installed. This will help to mitigate any stormwater that is headed towards the lagoon and will hopefully help to preserve the quality of our water going forward. This will be a volunteer event. Times will NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JAN UARY 7, 2025 PAGE 6 be determined, but there should be approximately four volunteer sessions throughout the day. If that is something that some of the board members are interested in, you may have a kind of opportunity away from the hullabaloo of the park festivities to take some time and join the planting itself. She mentioned that in the past some board members had brought up the fact that they would like some ambassador animals to be brought to the park. Fortunately, the Florida Wildlife Hospital has agreed to join us and bring some of their ambassadors for this event. She also stated that Alexis Peralta of the Indian River County Natural Resources Department has agreed to return to do the chalk -art contest. Since the buffered shoreline project is going to be located in that general area where they would typically set up, and based on feedback from Alexis Peralta, they will be moving the chalk art location to a different area, so both projects have their space during the event. Ms. Gordian said that, as part of the entertainment for this year, Heather Stapleton is going to be joining us, and she will do a reading of "The Lorax" from the stage. She stated that there are already a few people who have applied for vendor spaces, including but not limited to the Environmental Learning Center and the OF/IFAS Master Gardeners who are already on our list. She has had some other inquiries from Coastal Connections and some other organizations who are looking to join us. Mr. Stadelman asked if anyone here would like to be emcee this year. Ms. Gordian said that is something that needs to be discussed. Part of developing our timeline for the actual day of the event, staff is considering the possibility of having multiple board members do shifts as the Master of Ceremonies for the event. She described how the time blocks will be set up. Mr. Stadelman volunteered to be the Master of Ceremonies again this year. Mr. Krauss also volunteered to be a Master of Ceremonies. He questioned how the ambassador animals program will work, and Ms. Gordian explained how the Florida Wildlife Hospital will handle that program. He also suggested having butterflies at the event. Ms. Billman volunteered to bring butterflies. Ms. Ware reviewed some problems regarding the food vendors last year, and she suggested some things that will help in the scheduling of the food vendors. Ms. Bernard stated that staff is sending out the requests for applications for the event to the food vendors much earlier in advance. Mr. Bruggen asked if there are also trees available to the public. Ms. Gordian said the Pelican Island Audubon Society typically joins us and brings some trees. He also suggested having a beehive present for demonstration. Ms. Gordian will look into that. C. Annual Selection of New Chairman and Vice Chairman NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JAN UARY 7, 2025 PAGE 7 Mr. Stadelman called for the nomination for Chairperson. A nomination of Mr. Charles Stadelman was made by Mr. Carrano and seconded by Mr. Dovell. There being no further nominations for Chairperson, a voice vote was taken and Mr. Charles Stadelman was unanimously voted in as Chairperson for the Natural Resources Board. Mr. Stadelman called for a nomination of Vice Chair. A nomination of Mr. Thomas Carrano was made by Ms. Ware and seconded by Mr. Stadelman. There being no further nominations for Vice Chair, a voice vote was taken, and Mr. Thomas Carrano was unanimously voted in as Vice Chair for the Natural Resources Board. Mr. Krauss suggested that the "Chairman" position be described as "Chair" or "Chairperson." X. Items for Next Agenda and Date: Tuesday, February 411, 2025 A. Sustainable Sebastian 1. Development of the next Action Plan Ms. Ware asked if there will be more goals added to what we now have. Ms. Gordian said that from this list and from the previous discussions, she has been expanding on developing the kind of green -and -brown sheet that you are familiar with from the previous iteration. She will develop proper verbiage for all the goals and all the tasks that will go under those. So you will see a little bit of expansion from the current list. She asked that the board members review this list before the next meeting. Ms. Billman asked if there was any news on how things were going with the Garden Club Park. Ms. Gordian said the procurement process had been a bit longer than we had initially expected. Staff has finally received all the information necessary to be able to finally deliberate on how we can move forward with the actual procurement of the plants and our timeline. B. Final Preparations for the Great Air Potato Round -up Event C. Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration Planning XI. Adiournment There being no further business, Mr. Stadelman called for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Mr. Dovell, and approved NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 2025 unanimously via voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. la Charles Stadelman, Chair 11 Date: PAGE 8 CITY OF SEBASTIAN CITY OF E$ASTI� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD STAFF REPORT DATE Tuesday, February 0, 2025 TO Natural Resources Board Felicia Gordian, Environmental Technician, FROM Community Development Department. SUBJECT Great Air Potato Round -up Plans The City of Sebastian's first Great Air Potato Round -up is to take place on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Stormwater Park (297 Englar Dr.). This event, held in partnership with the Pelican Island Audubon Society (PIAS), will serve to not only educate the public about the effect of invasive species on our local ecosystems, it also will be an active, hands-on effort to remove the air potato plant from the Northern regions of the park. There will be three 2-hour shifts throughout the event. Participants are welcome to join for as many sessions as they would like. • 9:00 am to 11:00 am • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm As an incentive to join the efforts, there will be awards given to participants who can fmd air potatoes that meet certain characteristics, such as the largest size, smallest size, oddest shape, & heaviest air potatoes. The registration link is available on the City of Sebastian's Community Event Calendar on the website and has been shared via social media for those in the community who are interested in joining the event. The Natural Resources Board (NRB) members who will be attending will help to lead the volunteers through the air potato removal efforts and help to ensure the safety of all participants. Additionally, February 24th — 28th, 2025 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and there will be a City Council Proclamation highlighting this week and the efforts of the Great Air Potato Round -up on February 12th, 2025. ATTACHMENTS Full -Event Flyer Wanted Poster 0 NRB Schedule of Attendance Sebastian's Great Air Potato Round -up Saturday, February 8th, 2025 Natural Resources Board Schedule CITY OF SEBASTIAN CITY OF E$ASTI� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD STAFF REPORT DATE Tuesday, February 0, 2025 TO Natural Resources Board Felicia Gordian, Environmental Technician, FROM Community Development Department. SUBJECT Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration Plans Preparations continue for the next Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration, which is to take place on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The list below contains updates on the progress of event planning. • The Environmental Technician met with Alexis Peralta of IRC Stormwater to determine the location of the chalk art contest for this year's celebration, which is to be held under the pavilion next to the playground. • As part of the entertainment line-up for this year, Roland Galindo and "Uncle" Rudy Bautista are set to perform between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm during the celebration, and they specialize in Hawaiian music. • Sebastian Daily has offered to sponsor the grand prize for the scavenger hunt once again. • Vendor applications are currently available on the City of Sebastian Earth Day & Arbor Day celebration webpage. Below is the number of current vendors who have applied to participate so far. 0 2 Food Vendors — Laudato's Boiled Peanuts & 40 South 0 13 Merchandise Vendors — including some cottage food vendors 0 5 Non -Profits & Organizations o Total: 20 Vendors ATTACHMENT 0 Save -the -Date Flyer SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN 5-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2.0 SUMMARY 1A Update the City's Sustainable Event Guide annually. 1B Develop a resolution to solidify the City of Sebastian's commitment to the reduction of single -use plastics. 1C Develop resolutions and ordinances limiting the permitted use of single -use plastics at City Facilities, including those that can be rented by members of the public for private gatherings. 1D Incorporate the reduction of single -use plastics at events into the Parks Master Plan. 1E Conduct an annual check-up on the items procured for City Operations to determine if more sustainable options can be acquired. 2A Develop a Recognition Program for Local Businesses that reduce their use of single -use plastics. 2113 Identify and nominate Local Businesses that qualify for other recognition programs, such as Surfrider's Ocean Friendly Restaurants. 2C Promote participation in single -use plastic reduction programs hosted by the City's Partners, such as but not limited to the FDEP's Skip the Straw Program. 3A Host training LNT Ethics training sessions for NRB Members and City Staff to improve our stewardship and ability to guide the public. 3B Annually host sites for clean-up events such as the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup & the International Coastal Cleanup. COLLABORATING ENTITY NRB CHAMPIONI(s Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept.; Commuications & Social Media Coordinator Charter Officers; City Council Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Communications & Social Media Coordinator; Recreation Coordinator FDEP Aquatic Preserves Program Marine Industries Association; x Coastal Connections; Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. HYPERLINKS DUE DATE UPDATES & NOTES March 31, Annually July 31, 2025 January 31, 2027 August 31, Annually December 31, 2025 May 31, Annually June 30, Annually FDEP Local Preserve Site May 31, 2028 TC Cleanup Event Website September 30, Annually 01/29/2025 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD 1 SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN 5-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2.0 01/29/2025 SUMMARY 4A Develop a landscaping recognition program for local residents and businesses. 4B Revive the Champion Tree Program, and incorporate a process for the nomination and declaration of Historic Trees. 4C Create "We Noticed" door hanger as an anonymous way to encourage residents to enroll in the recognition programs. 5A Utilize NRB website & social media to provide resources including outreach materials, landscaping principles, and links to relevant organizations. 5B Host landscaping and tree care workshops for residents, businesses, and developers. 5C Develop Public Service Announcements and outreach for the City's Social media regarding tree care, landscaping practices, and invasive species, among other relevant topics. 5D Utilize the OF/IFAS Extension Office outreach folders to create more "Homeowner Welcome Packets" and determine methods for getting packets out to more residents. 6A Participate in the Pelican Island Audubon Society's Trees for Life program by planting more trees on City parks and properties. 6B Annually pursue the Tree City USA Growth Award. 6C Enhance the existing demonstration gardens annually with new plantings, weeding, mulch, and added signage. 6D Create new native demonstration gardens, Food Forests, and Community Gardens at City Parks. COLLABORATING ENTITY NRB CHAMPION(s) Local Nurseries & Landscapers; Communications & Social Media Coordinator Community Development Dept. Community Development Dept. Community Development Dept.; Communications & Social Media Coordinator; OF/IFAS IRC Office; Management Information Systems Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept.; OF/IFAS IRC Office Communications & Social Media Coordinator Building Dept.; Community Development Dept.; OF/IFAS IRC Office Pelican Island Audubon Society (PIAS); Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. X Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept., X PIAS, Sebastian Garden Club, Sebastian River Junior Women's Club (SRJWC) Prioritize the Parks & Properties within the City's Jurisdiction which require the removal of invasive plant species Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept.; 7A for maintenance and beautification purposes. Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee 7B Host at least one invasive species removal event annually in which the public is welcome to participate. X X Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept., Pelican Island Audubon Society NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD HYPERLINKS DUE DATE UPDATES & NOTES NRB Landscaping Page December 31, 2027 December 31, 2026 January 31, 2027 NRB Landscaping Website May 31, Annually October 31, Annually August 31, Annually IRC OF WAS Website May 31, Annually NRB Landscaping Website October 31, Annually November Annually August 31, Annually September 30, Annually October 31, Annually February Annually 2 SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN 5-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2.0 01/29/2025 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD 3 SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN 5-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2.0 SUMMARY \ COLLABORATING ENTITY NRB CHAMPION(s) HYPERLINKS DUE DATE UPDATES & NOTES 1 13A Work with Waste Management to host regular household waste/shred-it recycle events. Waste Management; Parks, Recreation, &Facilities Dept. Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration, Annually 1 1 IRC Solid Waste Disposal District; • . Add information on what is and is not recyclable to NRB Website, COS TV Channel, and on the City's social media Communications & Social Media 13B platforms. Coordinator; Parks, Recreation, & NRB Recycle Website August 31, Annually Facilities Dept.; Management Information Systems 13C Define cost and discuss funding assistance for waterfront businesses in acquiring recycling services. X Community Development Dept.; June 30, 2026 Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. 1' 1 14A Establish a protocol for selecting energy efficient choices for planned major City purchases (i.e. lighting, windows, j{ Procurement Division.; Parks, September 30, 2025 CIP items, etc.) Recreation, &Facilities Dept. 14B Annually check to ensure that every office and copier has a recycling bin. Community Development Dept.; September 30, Annually Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. 14C Post educational outreach of simple sustainability practices, including but not limited to ways to reduce, reuse, Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. October 31, Annually and recycle, communicated through emails and signage in gathering areas. 14D Annually evaluate City Operations to determine the areas of greatest need to be addressed. Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept. September 30, Annually 1' 1 1 1 1 1 MENEM:: 1. 11/ 15A Develop a food waste reduction program in partnership with local restaurants and organizations. X X Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept.;Chamber September 30, 2027 of Commerce Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept.; 15B Develop a system of community pantries and fridges within City limits. x Treasure Coast Community Fridges, December 31, 2027 Inc.; Public Works GIS Division Provide information about local food security programs and resources on the City's website and social media to Communications & Social Media 15C increase accessibility. Coordinator; Management January 31, 2027 Information Systems Provide educational materials and opportunities to help residents learn ways to reduce food waste, including but Communications & Social Media 15D not limited to composting. Coordinator; Management 30 ways to green office August 31, 2025 Information Systems 01/29/2025 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD 4 SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN 5-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2.0 SUMMARY 16A Board Members to discuss ideas or programs that can support their implementation, especially those under public participation and outreach. 16B Develop outreach materials to improve public understanding of BMP's and LID's in relation to the Stormwater Fee Credit Program. 17A Compile summaries and data on the most applicable practices for our City into toolkits that help to assess and improve stormwater management. 17B Create a guide for residents to incorporate small-scale LID/GSI techniques onto their properties. Create a guide for developers to incorporate LID/Green Stormwater Infrastructure techniques into the planning 17C and development of large-scale projects, including but not limited to site redevelopment, commercial properties, and subdivisions. 17C Review GI Map of the City and determine where there may be an opportunity to enhance existing hubs and cooridors, connect green spaces, and improve stormwater storage and treatment areas. 18A Identify and prioritize the areas that require updated signage to recommend for implementation. 18B Research what pre -made signage is available and what what grant assistance may be available. 11 V \ COLLABORATING ENTITY NRB CHAMPION(s) Public Works Dept. Stormwater Division Community Development Dept.; Communications & Social Media Coordinator; Public Works Dept. Stormwater Division Public Works Dept. Stormwater Division Community Development Dept. Community Development Dept. Community Development Dept.; Public Works GIS Division Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept., Stormwater Division, City's Sign Shop Parks, Recreation & Facilities Dept.; Stormwater Division; City's Sign Shop HYPERLINKS DUE DATE UPDATES & NOTES Citv SW Dept Website May 31, Annually NRB GI/LID Website June 30, 2028 NRB GIAID Website November 30, 2025 February 28, 2026 February 28, 2027 Citv's GI Map January 31, Annually August 31, Annually Tulip Pond Info September 30, Annually 01/29/2025 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD 5 SUSTAINABLE SEBASTIAN 5-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2.0 SUMMARY COLLABORATING ENTITY NRB CHAMPION(s) HYPERLINKS DUE DATE UPDATES & NOTES 1• 1" 1 1 1 1 ' I r 19A Develop an ecology -focused eco-tourism guide. Chamber of Commerce; Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee; IRC Sebastian River Area July 31, 2025 Indian River Lagoon, St. Sebastian River, etc. ' ' 1 ' 1 • Chamber of Commerce Conservation Lands Division 1 1 1 19B Identifyunique features of the Cit 's spaces, including the local ecology, to develop promotions for each ark and q Y P g gY, p P P Parks &Recreation Advisory Committee; Parks, Recreation, & eBird tracking website July 31, Annually protected species and/or habitats, special services property. Facilities Dept. provided examples: Great Florida 19C I Research what certifications &designations are attainable. Parks, Recreation, &Facilities Dept. FL Nature Tracker website June 30, Annually Birding Trail 1• I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3UC]dl IVIUUld 1dr -ammm 20A Provide the public with information and resources on living alongside wildlife through posts on the City's social Coordinator; Parks, Recreation, & October 31, Annually media and website and in -person educational opportunities. Facilities Dept.; Management Communications & Social Media 20B Provide the public with information and resources on Noise Pollution, a non -material form of pollution. Coordinator; Parks, Recreation, & November 30, Annually Facilities Dept. Communications & Social Media 20C Provide the public with information and resources on Light Pollution, a non -material form of pollution. Coordinator; Parks, Recreation, & December 31, Annually Facilities Dept. _q=VP GOAL 21 COMMUNITYASSIST IN PLANNING 1 WORKSHOPS 1 1 Donna CITY STAFF 1" 1 1 1 1 1 Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept.; 21A Identify the subject areas of greatest need for our community, and develop a priotized list of the subjects. Communications & Social Media December 1, Annually Coordinator Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Dept.; 21B Develop a schedule for the prospective presentations & sessions. Communications & Social Media December 31, Annually Coordinator 01/29/2025 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD 6