12-11-19 ESC adopted minutesPresent:
Absent:
MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meeting
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 5:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Bruce Andrews, Chair, At -Large Member, ESC
Amy Palmer, At -Large Member, ESC
Linda Chipperfield, At -Large Member, ESC
Sarah Andrews Dark, At -Large Member, ESC
Dawn Scott, Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Daniele Giovannucci, At -Large Member, ESC
Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member, ESC
Tony Pooley, At -Large Member, ESC
Judith Leroux, Member, Envirmunental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair, District 1307 Member
Also Present: Amanda Askew, Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD)
Brian Broedell, Principal Planner
1 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the November 13, 2019 regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting.
The minutes from the November 13, 2019 meeting were approved with no opposition.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
Joan Horn spoke to the Committee regarding tree removal and development on the west side of
the City. Suzanne Barker spoke about tree removal monitoring. Matt Schrader spoke about the
Parks Master Plan. Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager, congratulated the Committee
about their beach litter basket program and their outreach regarding the program. Sarah Dark
discussed the comments received on the social media posts regarding the basket program.
4. REPORTS
A. Tree code update.
The tree code workshop had to be postponed due to noticing requirements, the
Committee discussed topics and scheduling for the workshop. The Committee discussed
assigning the areas of discussion to members' specialties. Amanda Askew discussed a
PowerPoint presentation prepared by Brian Broedell streamlining and outlining some
potential change to the ordinance. She recommended the Committee review the changes
and send her comments prior to a workshop meeting. Sarah Boren asked if staff can
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provide the Committee with the three main problematic items for applicants. Bruce
Andrews discussed how redevelopment of older lots threatens the tree canopy. Sarah
Dark asked if staff can send out the current list of proposed changes to the Committee.
The Committee discussed dates for the workshop in January 2020. Bruce Andrews said
that the public would need to reach out to their elected officials to offer their input and
support for making changes to the ordinance. The Committee discussed the state law
allowing an arborist's letter in lieu of tree mitigation. Amanda Askew said the
Commission passed a home rule resolution letting the state legislature know they did not
agree with the new law.
B. Tree planting update.
Amanda Askew reviewed the recent tree plantings on Royal Palms Drive and Sailfish
Drive. She discussed the next planting area near Rose Park and Veterans Park. She said
the City of Jacksonville had reached out and offered to plant trees in the right of way
using COJ mitigation money as long as the owner agreed to water the tree.
C. ESC action item - plant palette.
The Committee discussed creating a plant palette to be used by Public Works, residents,
and property owners for selecting landscaping materials. Amanda Askew said she would
like to incorporate a plant palette into the Parks Master Plan by mid-February.
D. ESC action item - tips for homeowners.
Amanda Askew said that a homeowner asked for permeable paver ideas during the
charette, and asked the Committee to create a pamphlet to educate homeowners. The
Committee discussed what items would be included into a handout. Sarah Dark asked
if the information could be posted on a page on the City's website, and information could
be added over time. The Committee discussed areas of the website to post best practices.
E. Arbor Day 2020.
Amy Palmer discussed the Arbor Day budget, and items still needed for the planned
event. The Committee discussed future heritage trees.
F. Hazardous waste - explore possibility of COAB event.
Amanda Askew discussed the possibility of hosting a hazardous waste cleanup event.
Members discussed the possible event.
MOTION: to support planning a Hazardous Waste Clean Up Event
Motion: Sarah Boren
Second: Sarah Andrews Dark
Sarah Andrews Dark (Seconded By) For
Sarah Boren (Moved By) For
Bruce Andrews For
Amy Palmer For
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Linda Chipperfield
Dawn Scott
Daniele Giovannucci
Motion passed 6 to 0.
G. Issues with beach bonfires.
For
For
Amanda Askew discussed issues with beach bonfires. Members had a discussion about
this issue.
H. Possible park naming - Marvin's Garden.
Amanda presented information about the possible park naming of Marvin's Garden.
Members discussed this item. Members were in support of the naming.
Parks master plan update.
Amanda Askew gave an update on the Parks Master Plan.
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Bruce Andrew declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Attest:
Mark Gabr,ytiow
Amanda Askew
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
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