03-09-22 ESC Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meeting
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: Amy Palmer, At -Large Member, ESC
Linda Chipperfield, At -Large Member, ESC
Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair, District 1307 Member
Christopher McHan, At -Large Member, ESC
Daniele Giovannucci, Vice Chair, At -Large Member, ESC
Barbie Brooksher, District 1312 Member, ESC
Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member, ESC
Bruce Andrews, At -Large Member, ESC
Patrick Nobles, At -Large Member, ESC
Anastasia Houston, At -Large Member, ESC
Absent:
Romy Vann, At -Large Member, ESC
Also Present: Amanda Askew, Director of Planning and Community Development
Candiace Kelly, Commissioner, Seat 4
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mark Gabrynowicz called the meeting to order. Linda Chipperfield called the role.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the February 9, 2022 regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting.
Bruce Andrews addressed a typing error.
MOTION. to approve the February meeting minutes with amended text under item 5.B.
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second. Barbie Brooksher
Motion passed unanimously S to 0.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
A. Public Comment
Joshua Rosenberg, owner of Native Jax, spoke to the committee about a product he has
that is used for improving landscaping. He proposed using this product in the parks as a
trial for the City. He asked for feedback from the Committee. Members asked questions
about the product. Barbie Brooksher said she will make a post about the product on social
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media. Mark Gabrynowicz asked staff to coordinate a meeting with Joshua Rosenberg
and the City Manager to discuss a pilot program.
B. Adam Rosenblatt - Climate Change and Carbon Pricing
Adam Rosenblatt gave a presentation on climate change and carbon pricing (which is
attached hereto and made part of this official record as Attachment A). He asked the ESC
to make a recommendation to Commission to pass a resolution endorsing carbon pricing
as part for federal climate change legislation. Members asked questions about the
presentation. Mark Gabrynowicz asked Adam Rosenblatt to send more information to
Amanda Askew.
Adam Rosenblatt - Carbon Priciniz - Attachment A
C. Emma Finn - Pesticides
Emma Finn did not attend the meeting.
D. Theresa Rykaczewski - Earth Day April 22, 2022
Theresa Rykaczewski did not attend the meeting.
4. CHAIR REMARKS
A. Welcome new ESC members
• Anastasia Regas
• Patrick Nobles
This item was discussed after item 2.A. Members went around the room to introduce
themselves and provide their environmental background.
5. REPORTS
A. Tree Subcommittee
Bruce Andrews gave the tree subcommittee report and spoke about the recently passed
Florida Statute.
B. Outreach subcommittee
• Chris McHann gave the Outreach Subcommittee report. He spoke about the Earth
Day Event. He said the subcommittee decided to reduce the membership down
to three (3) members so the committee can meet a quorum. He said they are
reevaluating the Welcome Kits due to cost and are working to find an efficient
way to relay information. Discussion ensued about plans for the 2022 Earth Day
Event.
• Chris McHann expressed his concern for the Adopt -A -Tree 3 -year survival
requirement and suggested reducing this to 1 year. Bruce Andrews stated he was
concerned property owners will be deterred due to the condition of having to
replant a tree if it dies. Discussion ensued about the Adopt -A -Tree program.
C. LEED Subcommittee
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6.
Sarah Boren gave the LEED subcommittee report. She gave an update on the LEED
certification. She said the city will be reopening the survey for the Community Action
Plan and asked members to distribute yard signs, email information to friend and family,
volunteer to work at a table at the Beaches Green Market, and volunteer to host a Town
Hall Meeting. She also spoke about potential green buildings in the City. Discussion
ensued about the LEED Subcommittee report.
MAYOR/STAFF REPORTS
A. 2022 Commission Priorities
Amanda Askew reviewed the priorities set by Commission.
B. 2022 Legislative Updates
Amanda Askew provided information about Senate Bill 518 which was passed and
revises Florida Statute 163.045.
C. Mayors Monarch Pledge
Amanda Askew reported that Mayor Glasser has asked ESC take the lead on taking a
pledge to be more butterfly friendly. Mark Gabrynowicz said he felt this is a task that
the city could easily complete. He was in support of the ESC making a recommendation
to Commission to support this pledge. Mark Gabrynowicz asked if this is a task the
Outreach Subcommittee can take on. Chris McHan confirmed the subcommittee can
discuss this further.
MOTION: to recommended to Commission to move forward with the Monarch Pledge.
Motion: Amy Palmer
Second. Bruce Andrews
Bruce Andrews expressed his concern with not keeping up with the annual action requirements
to stay in good standing with the pledge. He was not sure who would be keeping up with the
annual tasks. Sarah Boren suggested including this in the Community Action Plan, which will
involve an annual report. Members discussed the annual tasks.
Anry Palmer (Moved By)
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Bruce Andrews (Seconded By)
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Linda Chipperfield
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Mark Gabrynowicz
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Christopher McHan
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Daniele Giovannucci
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Barbie Brooksher
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Sarah Boren
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Patrick Nobles
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Anastasia Houston
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7.
Motion passed 10 to 0.
Bruce Andrews asked if this is something the Outreach Subcommittee will take on. Chris
McHann said he will add the item to the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
A. COAB Parks Assessment Plan
With respect to time, Mark Gabrynowicz deferred this item.
B. Tree Removal Certification (formerly known as Tree Trimmer Guide)
• Mark Gabrynowicz asked that the ESC vote to approve the Tree Removal
Certification so that it can be turned over to staff to finalize and implement.
• Members discussed how companies will certify they have done the training.
Mark Gabrynowicz said the company will complete a document stating they have
done the training. Daniele Giovannuci asked why there is not a short test for
trainees to complete. Mark Gabrynowicz responded and said administering the
test is complicated and would make the process of getting this to the public
longer.
• Members continued discussion of certifying companies.
MOTION. to approve the Tree Removal Certification and create a 10 question survey for
companies to complete verifying they understand Chapter 23.
Motion: Sarah Boren
Second. Daniele Giovannucci
Daniele Giovannucci (Seconded By)
Sarah Boren (Moved By)
Amy Palmer
Linda Chipperfield
Mark Gabrynowicz
Christopher McHan
Barbie Brooksher
Bruce Andrews
Patrick Nobles
Anastasia Houston
Motion passed 10 to 0.
C. Chapter 23 update
This agenda item was not discussed.
D. Steward of the Environment
This agenda item was not discussed.
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E. ESC 2022 Priorities
This agenda item was not discussed.
F. Pesticides Info. - action plan
This agenda item was not discussed.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Earth Day 2022
This agenda item was not discussed.
B. Climate change and carbon pricing - what can AB do?
This agenda item was discussed under item 3.13.
C. Selva Preserve Trail
Bruce Andrews spoke about the city owned land adjacent to 5 residential properties that
are being developed. He said the idea when the city purchased this property was to have
a trail through the Selva Preserve connecting ABCC and Jack Russel Park. He was
concerned that potential property owners of the 5 lots would be against the trail. He
brought the topic to the ESC so they are aware of the planned trail. Bruce said he will
facilitate a field trip to walk the grounds. Amanda Askew said she will have to publicly
advertise this kind of event.
D. Amy Palmer- New Business
Amy Palmer spoke about an email from a citizen regarding her effort to ban gas powered
lawn equipment. She asked that the ESC discuss this topic at the next meeting.
Amy Palmer also spoke about relocating palm trees that are to be removed on residential
lot to other location in the city. She asked that this be on the April agenda.
E. Sarah Boren- New Business
Sarah Boren brought up subject matter experts speaking at subcommittee meetings and
their ability to vote at meetings. She asked that this topic be on the April agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mark Gabrynowicz declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20
p.m.
Attest:
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Amanda Askew
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