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08-10-22 ESC Adopted MinutesMINUTES Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Meeting Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 6:00 PM Commission Chamber Present: Amy Palmer, At -Large Member, ESC Linda Chipperfield, At -Large Member, ESC Patrick Nobles, At -Large Member, ESC Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair, District 1307 Member Daniele Giovannucci, Vice Chair, At -Large Member, ESC Romy Vann, At -Large Member, ESC Barbie Brooksher, District 1312 Member, ESC Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member, ESC Bruce Andrews, District 1308 Member, ESC Absent: Anastasia Houston, At -Large Member, ESC Christopher McHan, At -Large Member, ESC Also Present: Brian Broedell, Principal Planner and Environmental Coordinator Ellen Glasser, Mayor Candace Kelly, Commissioner, Seat 4 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mark Gabrynowicz called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Linda Chipperfield called roll. Sarah Boren and Romy Vann attended via zoom. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approve minutes of the July 13th regular Environmental Stewardship Committee meeting. Mark Gabrynowicz had one revision to the minutes. He stated his comment under 5B should say "not overwhelmed". There were no other comments. MOTION. to approve the revised July 13, 2022 minutes. Motion: Mark Gabrynowicz Second: Daniele Giovannucci Motion passed unanimously 5 to 0. 3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.) A. Boy Scout Eagle Project Request - GaGa ball Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) August 10, 2022 Page 1 of 6 • Boy Scout Sam King spoke to the committee about building a Gaga ball pit at Jack Russell Park. He explained the students at Atlantic Beach Elementary School learned how to play and he is looking to provide those kids with a court outside of school. Members asked questions about the building materials, maintenance, and safety. • Daniele Giovannucci expressed he did not think this is something that the ESC should make the final decision on. Mark Gabrynowicz responded and stated the ESC works with City Parks so this is within their purview. • Bruce Andrews stated Jack Russell is over programmed and there are other parks in the city that do not get as much use. He asked Mayor Glasser if this is a topic ESC should consider. Mayor Glasser said the speaker was directed to attend and address the ESC about the idea because parks are part of the committee's mission. She said she does not believe the ESC will give the final approval. • Members asked more questions about the game and proposed pit. MOTION. to support the proposed Gaga Ball pit construction for a boy Scout Eagle project, subject to review by CARAC. Motion: Bruce Andrews Second: Daniele Giovannucci Sarah Boren expressed she would like to see sustainable wood used. Amy Palmer For Linda Chipperfield For Patrick Nobles For Mark Gabrynowicz For Daniele Giovannucci (Seconded By) For Barbie Brooksher For Bruce Andrews (Moved By) For Motion passed 7 to 0. B. Girl Scout Gold Award Project - Pollinator garden Brian Broedell expressed Amanda Askew reached out to the speaker but did not hear back. 4. CHAIR REMARKS A. Inflaction Reduction Act of 2022 Mark Gabrynowicz reviewed the Inflaction Reduction Act of 2022 and how it relates to ESC efforts. He asked for input on joining the "Citizen's Climate Lobby" as an entity. Sarah Boren said she would like time to think about joining and have additional discussion because she does not think it is the best fit for a city based committee to endorse. Discussion ensued. Mark Gabrynowicz said this topic will be on next month's agenda and to refer to citizensclimatelobby.org for more information. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) August 10, 2022 Page 2 of 6 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Smoking ban in parks/beaches • Mayor Glasser addressed the discussion for Item 4.A. She said Commission develops a legislative agenda at the end of the year which includes Resolutions on topics that are most important to the City. She said the ESC may make a recommendation that the City write a resolution supporting action related to climate mitigation and adaptation. She said a quicker process is to send a letter to applicable organizations. She asked that ESC members write any proposed letters. • Daniele Giovannucci asked Sarah Boren if she would work on this with him. Sarah Boren agreed to help write a letter. • Mayor Glasser stated the City does not allow aerial spraying by Duval County Mosquito control without expressed notice and present health risks. She said this is a task ESC could take on so the process does not fall through the cracks in the future. She also mentioned the city does not use round -up in parks and mentioned the ongoing pilot mosquito program. • Mayor Glasser discussed the recent bill passed that allows local municipalities to create designated smoking zones, designated nonsmoking zones, or prohibit smoking in parks and at public beaches. • Mark Gabrynowicz restated his proposal made at the previous meeting: to recommend COAB prohibit the use of tobacco products that can generate non - biodegradable waste in city parks, beaches, and approaches to the beaches. He asked for comments. • Sarah Boren said she in support of prohibiting smoking in public parks and beaches due to the negative impacts of smoke and second-hand smoke. She suggested relating the motion to public health and environmental impacts and to not limit the recommendation to non -biodegradable products. • Daniele Giovannucci emphasize the issue of public health. He suggested including an educational program on impacts of smoking if the city decides not to prohibit smoking. • Barbie Brooksher stated her support of the prohibiting but suggested creating designated smoking locations away from park and beach entrances. • Patrick Nobles expressed his support. • Linda Chipperfield suggested having smoking zones on the beach with cigarette waste stations. • Bruce Andrews was in support of banning in active parks and start with a designated smoking area. He stated his concern about enforcement. • Amy Palmer agreed with banning in active parks and suggested establishing zones in passive parks and on the beach. • Discussion ensued about active and passive parks, cigarette litter stations, beach accesses, smoking zones, and an education programs. MOTION. to recommend to City Commission to prohibit smoking in all parks Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) August 10, 2022 Page 3 of 6 Motion: Linda Chipperfield Second. Bruce Andrews Amy Palmer For Linda Chipperfield (Moved By) For Patrick Nobles For Mark Gabrynowicz For Daniele Giovannucci For Barbie Brooksher For Bruce Andrews (Seconded By) For Motion passed 7 to 0. MOTION. to recommend to City Commission to prohibit smoking on all beaches Motion: Linda Chipperfield Second. Daniele Giovannucci Amy Palmer For Linda Chipperfield (Moved By) Against Patrick Nobles For Mark Gabrynowicz For Daniele Giovannucci (Seconded By) For Barbie Brooksher Against Bruce Andrews Against Motion passed 4 to 3. Discussion ensued about creating zones on the beach. Daniele Giovannucci suggested recommending appropriate measures, like education and more receptacles, to move toward the goal of a smoke free beach. Mayor Glasser expressed an educational campaign not the beach may be difficult to do due to costs and location. Mark Gabrynowicz cautioned the committee to not get into the details and to leave that to Commission. MOTION AMMENDED: to recommend to City Commission to prohibit smoking on all beaches. If allowed by state law, the prohibition of smoking on the beach will extend to beach accesses. Motion: Amy Palmer Second. Daniele Giovannucci Amy Palmer (Moved By) For Linda Chipperfield For Patrick Nobles For Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) August 10, 2022 Page 4 of 6 6. 7. Mark Gabrynowicz For Daniele Giovannucci (Seconded By) For Barbie Brooksher For Bruce Andrews For Motion passed 7 to 0. Daniele Giovannucci said if the city decides to not prohibit smoking, that the city still do an education campaign. MOTIONAMMENDMENT. to recommend to City Commission to prohibit smoking on all beaches and enforcement efforts be researched and implemented if possible. If allowed by state law, the prohibition of smoking on the beach will extend to beach accesses. Motion: Bruce Andrews The motion did not receive a second. B. COAB Chemical Management Plan This agenda item was not discussed. REPORTS A. LEED Subcommittee (no July mtg.) Sarah Boren gave the LEED subcommittee report and said she is working on conclusions from the Community Action Plan survey. She thanked Mark Gabrynowicz for taking a look at the connections between the Community Action Plan and Comprehensive Plan. B. Outreach Subcommittee Patrick Nobles gave the Outreach Subcommittee report and discussed social media posts, subject matter experts, 2023 Arbor Day preparation, purchasing ESC branded event equipment, tree trimmer training launch, updating the ESC webpage, and new residents welcome pack. C. Tree Subcommittee Bruce Andrews gave the tree subcommittee report and said they are working on an amendment to Chapter 23 that will expand the scope of tree protection during construction, the update to FSS 163.045, and the tree appeal. MAYOR AND OR STAFF REPORTS A. Beach Litter Basket Update Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) August 10, 2022 Page 5 of 6 Brian Broedell gave an update on the Beach Litter Baskets. He said there is no way to keep track of how much trash is being picked up, however the city does track how many baskets are put out. Bruce Andrews asked if the baskets are regularly replenished. Brian Broedell confirmed staff regularly replenishes the baskets. Sarah Boren said a way to track how much litter is being collected is to ask people to take an image of what was picked up and send to city. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Carbon Pricing Resolution This agenda item was not discussed. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Mark Gabrynowicz declared the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Attest: Amanda Askew Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) August 10, 2022 Page 6 of 6