Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) - 14 Apr 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meeting
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: Bruce Andrews, At-Large Member, ESC
Amy Palmer, At-Large Member, ESC
Linda Chipperfield, At-Large Member, ESC
Sarah Andrews Dark, At-Large Member, ESC
Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair, District 1307 Member
Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member, ESC
Barbie Brooksher, District 1312 Member, ESC
Absent: Daniele Giovannucci, Vice Chair, At-Large Member, ESC
Romy Vann, At-Large Member, ESC
Deborah Andrews, District 1308 Member, ESC
VACANT MEMBER
Also Present: Amanda Askew, Director of Planning and Community Development
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Linda Chipperfield called the roll. Mark Gabrynowicz noted that there was not a quorum
present, so they would not be able to vote on matters.
Sarah Dark, Bruce Andrews, and Barbie Brooksher attended via Zoom.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve minutes of the January 13, 2021 regular Environmental Stewardship
A.
Committee meeting.
Minutes were not approved because there was not a quorum present.
B. Approve minutes of the February 10, 2021 regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting.
Minutes were not approved because there was not a quorum present.
Approve minutes of the March 10, 2021 regular Environmental Stewardship
C.
Committee meeting.
Minutes were not approved because there was not a quorum present.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
4. CHAIR'S REMARKS
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Mark Gabrynowicz reported that he presented the 2020 ESC Accomplishment to City
Commission. He stated priority setting will not be on the agenda and members should
set individual goals for based on the goals of the ESC. He said members can then make
work groups based on individual goals that will be approved be Commission.
Sarah Dark asked for clarification on the approval and the structure of the work groups.
Mark Gabrynowicz responded that the Commission would need to be on board with work
groups. He said the work groups would not be the same as a subcommittee in the terms
of longevity; they would be more ad hoc.
Sarah Dark asked if subcommittees, other than the Tree subcommittee, were approved
by Commission.
Mark Gabrynowicz stated that those committees were not approved and the purpose of
Commission approval would be to make sure ESC is pursuing City approved work.
Sarah Boren asked if the ESC would not have formal goal for 2021. She stated her
concerns about not having a concrete workplan.
Mark Gabrynowicz responded and said the ESC will still have goals but he did not want
to spend too much time focusing on what the committee is going to do.
Members discussed setting priorities and making a plan for 2021.
A. ESC meeting rules
Mark Gabrynowicz said no additional updates were made and a vote will be
deferred until next meeting.
B. ESC Secretary
Mark Gabrynowicz said no additional updates were made and a vote will be
deferred until next meeting.
5. REPORTS
A. Outreach subcommittee
Amy Palmer gave a summary of the Outreach report included in the Agenda
packet. The key points included the Earth Day event, the Tree Code advocacy
message, and the Town Hall meeting on the Connectivity Plan and Tree Code
update.
Members discussed the details of the Earth Day event.
Barbie Brooksher asked the members to like and share posts on Facebook.
Members discussed posting information about the Tree Code update on
Facebook.
B. LEED subcommittee
Sarah Boren asked Amanda Askew the decision on the Grant.
Amanda Askew responded and said she did not have a decision. The City
Manager had not made a decision yet.
Sarah Boren reported that the City won the Bank of America LEED Grant. She
said the Community Action Plan Working Group met and began working again.
She stated they expect to have another meeting soon.
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C. Tree Subcommittee
Sarah Dark gave a summary of the Tree Subcommittee Report in the Agenda
packet.
Bruce Andrews gave a summary of the meetings held with Commissioners.
Members discussed how to move forward with Chapter 23 once it is presented to
Commission.
6. MAYOR'S AND/OR STAFF REQUEST/REPORT
A. Chapter 23 update
Amanda Askew reported on the Town Hall meeting. She reported staff research
done on Alachua County tree code and Broward County tree trimming licensing.
She said staff's recommendation is to not implement to tree trimming licensing
in this code update and the outreach subcommittee would prepare a training.
Linda asked for clarification on the training.
Amanda Askew responded and said this would be a document or webinar that
the individuals would do then certify that they have reviewed the materials. The
City would then make a list of vendors who completed this process.
Sarah Boren said this could be a certificate that has a quiz. She stated these
vendors can then show the certificate to property owners.
Amanda Askew reviewed the staff changes to the mitigation assessment chart
including new construction, redevelopment, and vacant lots.
Members discussed the staff changes to the mitigation assessment chart.
Mark Gabrynowicz asked the members to submit written comments to staff by
the end of April.
Members discussed the ESC version and staff version of Chapter 23 and moving
forward to Commission.
Bruce Andrews and Sarah Boren expressed their concerns with staff coming up
with a separate version to present to Commission.
Bruce Andrews requested the ESC votes on the proposed Tree Code before
taking it to Commission.
Sarah Boren said she will send out a Google Pole.
B. Adaptation Plan
Amanda Askew gave an overview of phase 2 of Adaptation Planning.
Sarah Boren gave information about City of Jacksonville's resiliency planning.
C. Brazilian Pepper Tree round-up
Amanda Askew provided a overview of the round-up held in March.
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Beaches Leader Environmental Articles
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Mark Gabrynowicz said the ESC will now have a space in the Beaches Leader
for Environmental Articles. He wants every member to write an article.
Amy Palmer said the Outreach Subcommittee can work on the organization this.
Sarah Boren proposed doing an Annual Citizen Champion award.
Mark Gabrynowicz stated anyone who wants to fill the open seat can submit an
application that is on the website.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mark Gabrynowicz declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15
p.m.
Attest:
Mark Gabrynowicz Amanda Askew
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