05-11-22 ESC Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meeting
Wednesday, May 11, 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
Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member, ESC
Bruce Andrews, District 1308 Member, ESC
Patrick Nobles, At -Large Member, ESC
Anastasia Houston, At -Large Member, ESC
Absent: Daniele Giovannucci, Vice Chair, At -Large Member, ESC
Romy Vann, At -Large Member, ESC
Barbie Brooksher, District 1312 Member, ESC
Also Present: Amanda Askew, Director Planning and Community Development
Candiace Kelly, City Commissioner, Seat 4
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mark Gabrynowicz called the meeting to order. Linda Chipperfield called the roll. Sarah Boren
attended via Zoom.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the April 13, 2022 regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting.
Mark Gabrynowicz asked if there were any changes to the minutes. There were no
corrections to the written minutes.
ACTION. to approve the April 13, 2022 minutes
Motion: Christopher McHan
Second. Anastasia Houston
Mark Gabrynowicz stated the minutes stand as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously S to 0.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
There were no speakers for this agenda item.
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4. CHAIR REMARKS
A. Commission in Transition
Mark Gabrynowicz reminded the committee there are upcoming elections.
B. Public awareness/engagement
Mark Gabrynowicz emphasized the importance of public awareness and engagement and
reminded members to continue working towards their personal objectives.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review of the Tree Removal Permit Training Guide (TRPTG)
Amanda Askew reviewed the certification and testing process through Survey
Monkey.
Mark Gabrynowicz asked Amanda Askew to send the test to committee members
so they can review and be aware of the questions.
Linda Chipperfield provided more details about how the contractors will be
publicized.
B. Steward of the Environment Awards
1. Individual spot awards
2. Individual annual achievement award
3. Business award
• Mark Gabrynowicz reviewed the structure of the Steward of Environment and
how there will be different "families" of awards.
• Sarah Boren suggested the committee brainstorm more categories to be all
encompassing of areas the ESC would like to award and to clarify the criteria for
an award in the case that there are multiple nominations.
• Mark Gabrynowicz stated the Outreach Subcommittee will work out the details.
Sarah Boren volunteered to work on this then provide her recommendations to
the subcommittee. there was no contest to this statement.
C. ESC meeting rules change
Mark Gabrynowicz stated there was a one word change to the meeting rules as discussed
in the previous ESC meeting.
D. ESC subject matter experts
Amanda Askew stated there can be a policy for the ESC regarding subject matter experts.
Mark Gabrynowicz continued to encourage people to come take to the committee.
E. Pesticides Info/action plan
Mark Gabrynowicz stated he will draft a plan addressing biocides and present it at the
next meeting. He related this issue back to a Commission priority.
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6. REPORTS
A. LEED subcommittee
• Sarah Boren gave the LEED subcommittee report. She stated the city will be
holding four (4) Community Input Workshops for the Green Works Community
Action Plan.
• Commissioner Kelly asked for a status report on where the plan is in the
development process to inform Commission. Sarah Boren said she will create
this.
• Amy Palmer asked for an update on the lifeguard station. Amanda Askew stated
the city is working with a developer, and the plan is to renovate the existing
building.
• Mark Gabrynowicz asked for a progress update for the renovations to the Pubic
Works building. Amanda Askew stated there are planned enhancements that will
make the building more green.
B. Outreach Subcommittee
• Mark Gabrynowicz stated Jennifer Johnston, Outreach subcommittee staff
liaison, will no longer be working with the subcommittee. He said the ESC must
discuss a different meeting time.
• Amanda Askew relayed information from the City Manager that there is the
option to attend via Zoom but that person can not vote.
• Christopher McHan and Linda Chipperfield said they are able to be flexible with
meeting times. Christopher McHan suggested meeting 3pm-5pm. Linda
Chipperfield asked to reduce the meeting to an hour and a half. There was no
dissent. Members decided on meeting May 18th from 3:30-5pm.
• Christopher McHan read through the meeting minutes. Topics discussed included
Arbor Day, Earth Day, Monarch Butterfly Proclamation, Senate Bill 518, social
media, and welcome packets.
C. Tree Subcommittee
Bruce Andrews gave the tree subcommittee report. He spoke about tree removal
permits, fall plantings and prioritizing locations, Florida Statute 163.045, tree
inventory, and tree canopy analysis.
Discussion ensued about tree removal and arborist letters.
7. MAYOR AND/ORE STAFF REPORT
A. Senante Bill 518
This item was discussed under Item 6C.
B. Tree Inventory BID - use COJ's as a template
• Amanda Askew reviewed the bidding process that the City must follow in order
to hire a company for a tree inventory and canopy assessment for public property.
She said she reached out to the City of Jacksonville's bid, and staff plans on using
this as a template. She went over COJ's document.
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• Discussion ensued about the inventory and biding process.
• Amanda Askew said she will send members old tree surveys and staffs project
goals. She stated she will include this on the next agenda for a vote due to
budgeting time constraints.
C. Selva Preserve - trail update
• Bruce Andrews said he walked the trail with Public Works staff and other
supporters of the trail. He stated he received direction from the City Manager,
which involved speaking with ESC, agreeing on the proposed plan, then present
the proposed plan to City Commission.
MOTION: to support the planning of the Selva Preserve Trail
Motion: Christopher McHan
Second. Linda Chipperfield
Amy Palmer
For
Linda Chipperfield (Seconded By)
For
Mark Gabrynowicz
For
Christopher McHan (Moved By)
For
Bruce Andrews
For
Patrick Nobles
For
Anastasia Houston
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Linda Chipperfield: single use plastics and tree removal
• Linda Chipperfield brought up a campaign idea about reducing single use
plastics. Discussion about single use plastics and water quality ensued.
• Mark Gabrynowicz asked Amanda Askew to invite the Director of Public
Utilities to the next meeting.
• Linda Chipperfield asked to further discuss what the ESC members can do as
citizens regarding mass removal of trees on personal property. Anastasia said she
would go door to door and talk to neighbors about the proposed removal on Selva
Marina Drive
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mark Gabrynowicz declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47
p.m.
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