6-14-23 ESC Adopted MinutesMINUTES
;t Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meeting
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: Amy Palmer, At -Large Member, ESC
Linda Chipperfield, At -Large Member, ESC
Patrick Nobles, At -Large Member, ESC
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, Member
Absent: Anastasia Houston, At -Large Member, ESC
Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair, District 1307 Member
Also Present: Brian Broedell, Principal Planner and Environmental Coordinator
Candace Kelly, City Commissioner, Seat 4
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order in Mark Gabrynowicz' absence. Linda Chipperfield
called the roll.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
There was no public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes of the May 17 regular Environmental Stewardship Committee
meeting.
B. Approval of Subcommittee minutes (Tree subcommittee did not meet in May and
S&R did not have a quorum)
MOTION: to approved the consent agenda
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second: Romy Vann
A vote was not recorded. There was no dissent to the motion.
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5. CHAIR REMARKS
A. Joint meeting with Community Development Board (CDB) and Arts Recreation
Culture Committee (ARCO)
Sarah Boren recommended looking over Mark Gabrynowicz' agenda from his meeting
with other chairs. She said there were lots of cross overs and opportunities to collaborate.
B. Update from meeting with Recreation Dept. and Joe Schwartz
Sarah Boren reported she will meet with Joe Schwartz next week to brainstorm
recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers.
Sarah Boren encouraged members to take a look at the Weekly Reports and City Projects
pages on the city website.
6. SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Sustainability and Resiliency
---Water and Energy Benchmarking Program
Sarah Boren reported that the "AB Conservation Pilot Challenge" is launching soon. She
said the goals are to get at least 50 households to participate and to have those households
reduce their water and energy consumption. Further discussion about the program
ensued.
She reported that the committee is working on milestones and metrics for the
Sustainability and Resiliency Community Action Plan.
B. Outreach
--Update on Welcome Kit
Linda Chipperfield stated that the draft of the ESC's portion of the welcome kit is in the
agenda packet. She reviewed the draft. She said the welcome packet will be on the
website and at city hall. Discussion ensued.
Linda Chipperfield reported GLF, COAB's trash service, has agreed to begin recycling
pickup from apartment and multi -family units. She said outreach plans on advertising
this change.
Sarah Boren reported the annual awards meeting was moved from December to January
25th. She reported that she is working with Kevin Hogencamp to have a folder that the
ESC can upload documents to.
C. Tree
Bruce Andrews reported that 44 trees were planted in May for the Adopt a Tree program.
He said they discussed Adopt a Tree plantings in the back yard. He said this will have to
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be done via ordinance change, so they want to gather other proposed changes to present
all at once.
He reported that they discussed palm tree relocation. He said they would like to have a
workshop with different subject matter experts to talk through the process and how to
encourage homeowners to take part in palm relocation.
Amy Palmer reported that she has been communicating with a Commissioner for
Alachua County about their tree ordinance. She said it is very strong and someone is
willing to come talk to the ESC. Members were in agreement with having a presentation
by Alachua County.
MOTION. to have Amy Palmer contact a representative from Alachua County to have a
presentation on their tree code
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second. Linda Chipperfield
Amy Palmer
For
Linda Chipperfield (Seconded By)
For
Daniele Giovannucci (Moved By)
For
Romy Vann
For
Barbie Brooksher
For
Sarah Boren
For
Bruce Andrews
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Sarah Boren suggested putting a time frame on cumulating and writing revisions to Chapter 24.
She said the tree assessment will be complete in October so she suggested aiming to have
revisions ready to present to commission in November or December. There was no dissent to
the idea.
Romy Vann asked if there was any record keeping of potential spots for right-of-way trees.
Bruce Andrews said Amanda Askew and Brian Broedell keep record of this. She suggested
looking at Seaspray Avenue as a potential planting location.
Commissioner Kelly stated that as the interviews for City Manager continue, she will be asking
questions regarding Environmental Stewardship.
Romy Vann proposed expanding the Heritage Tree species to all designated maritime species.
She asked if this is a tree subcommittee matter. Sarah Boren said this will be recorded onto the
list of potential Chapter 24 changes. Discussion about Heritage Trees ensued.
7. MAYOR AND/OR STAFF REQUEST
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A. Discussion about Artificial Turf
Sarah Boren gave a summary of the proposed changes to Chapter 24 as presented by
staff at the May meeting. She said they should make their recommendation base on
environmental aspects.
MOTION: to not allow artificial turf
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
No second Motion failed
Discussion about a recommendation continued.
MOTION: to support staffs recommendation to consider artificial turf 100% impervious
Motion: Bruce Andrews
No second Motion failed
Discussion about a recommendation continued.
MOTION: to support staff s recommendation to consider artificial turf 100% impervious and
to not allow artificial turf within 50 feet of a water body
Motion: Patrick Nobles
Second. Linda Chipperfield
Daniele Giovannucci said the motion should specify waterbodies to include drainage features.
Discussion ensued. Sarah Boren asked why staff did not include drainage features in the
revision. Brian Broedell clarified that the draft does say artificial turf shall be at least 50 feet
from water bodies, shall not be allowed in swales, and shall not be within the dripline of a
regulated tree. Discussion ensued. Patrick Nobles withdrew his motion.
MOTION. to support staffs recommendation to consider artificial turf 100% impervious
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second: Romy Vann
Amy Palmer
For
Linda Chipperfield
For
Patrick Nobles
For
Daniele Giovannucci
For
Romy Vann (Seconded By)
For
Barbie Brooksher
For
Sarah Boren
For
Bruce Andrews (Moved By)
For
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Motion passed 8 to 0.
Daniele Giovannucci suggested the language to address the root system rather than the dripline.
Bruce Andrews agreed and suggested making the regulation based on the tree's diameter a breast
height. A revised motion was not made.
E. Discussion about Impervious Lot Coverage
Sarah Boren gave a summary of the proposed changes to Chapter 24 as presented by
staff at the May meeting.
MOTION: to support staff s recommendation of setting the maximum impervious surface
area at 45% for all residential properties within Commercial Zoning districts
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second. Patrick Nobles
Amy Palmer
For
Linda Chipperfield
For
Patrick Nobles (Seconded By)
For
Daniele Giovannucci (Moved By)
For
Romy Vann
For
Barbie Brooksher
For
Sarah Boren
For
Bruce Andrews
For
Motion passed 8 to 0.
F. Discussion about making a recommendation on the grandfathering of impervious
surface area ensued.
MOTION. to support staffs recommendation on grandfathering of impervious surface area
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second. Romy Vann
Amy Palmer
For
Linda Chipperfield
For
Patrick Nobles
For
Daniele Giovannucci (Moved By)
For
Romy Vann (Seconded By)
For
Barbie Brooksher
For
Sarah Boren
For
Bruce Andrews
For
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Motion passed 8 to 0.
G. ESC budget status report
Sarah Boren reported that the budget has been submitted to the City Manager under the
Planning Department budget.
H. ESC's recommendation for city managers job experience
Sarah Boren gave an update on the City Manager search. Commissioner Kelly discussed
this under item 6.C.
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. ESC membership terms and recruitment for anticipated spots
Sarah Boren stated that majority of the member's terms will be expiring at the end of
2024. She said seat 6 is open, and Bruce Andrews, Sarah Boren, Mark Gabrynowicz, and
Sarah Boren will term out at the end of 2023. Discussion about the terms and Ordinances
enforcing terms ensued. Sarah Boren said she would continue to work with the City Clerk
to clarify terms.
B. ESC Member Onboarding packet
Sarah Boren asked for feedback on the draft Onboarding packet. Linda Chipperfield said
she felt the packet was a bit too long. Romy Vann said she had minor edits to the
language that she will email. Daniele Giovannucci said to have the main duties clear and
upfront to reference.
C. Neighborhood Ambassador Program
Sarah Boren discussed the idea and said the ESC needs to work out the scope of work.
Discussion ensued.
D. ESC Calendar
This item was added to the agenda. Sarah Boren asked members to email her with
Amanda Askew on copy if there are any changes to the calendar.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed update to Chapter 23 (membership terms) by chair
B. Howell Park clean up - tentative date June 24
Sarah Boren said the Howell Park clean up is scheduled for June 24th and she has a sign
up sheet for the event. Discussion about the clean up ensued.
C. Member Closing Remarks
Amy Palmer expressed her concern of the potential for insurance companies dropping
the state of Florida. She suggested having a speaker come speak in efforts to get ahead
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of the problem. Sarah Boren suggested having a speaker salon series on the topic.
Members were in support.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Attest:
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Amanda Askew
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