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'::~::',);~.\~~!;~~,:~~.:':::>. ~,. ..;:: .. .. ..'... "-JI~l..\I~:':~'''''..~~.;n\!~".......~.;;-;tl;'~\j~,_-:'''"1..l-.~i..'~-)'~~!.~:~?J:,J'~ ,".:"I.~' ..,.,I,..v.;~ ,.,,'''' ...,. '.;'.~ :r...1-'. .~T ..a '. :~'.';,."t.~~::,~,,'. U~':''''.'"<~14",.f.,..-,l'., "~ > . . ., ,., 'oO ... ,. , , ..~'.. .. ,.... "t' . . . f": . r~ :_~. ~ ~ :. .: ~ '. ,". , :I, :" ,I <'" '- .~ .:" ,. ~i!;'. ,- t:: l~~ :"~ ~';'.. h' ., ?: ) ......-... ,,-~. ...,~ ~~ 1 ,. ..... AGENDIt- . CITY OF CLEARWATER ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE , January 13, 199~ - 4:00PM City Hall Annex DRe Conference Room B I. Routine A. B. C. D. Agenda . Call to Order Minutes Approval Confirm Agenda Task Leader Reports . Davis (SO Min.) " ~~~:>~ "~ ~;i\,.'~.::. .,~~;t::.J: ' 't~~;:~:<:..: . l~~~/~~';'''' . ;{ ~.~;:'::,"", : . >,:, ~ ~. . ~~}';:/ l}!,/:;;" . ;'~i:r ,', . il!'::;:?' . ::~ · N:: c:::::~:~ndaN:::ems f or Ref~r~al) . If;)j}~ . ~11,.. .,;'. \, " ~~{:!;:r~~~':'l~., ~ + , " ' i;':r.'~~ l . ~\ ., , ' . + ~~i:'t ...,. '. .' ADJOURN 1~{~~.:\:': ;.,::: . ., @ 6: 00 P. M. J{-.;. '\ll" ,.. , . ..t~J:...;:) 1 ; . . .. '.'~' ~ ' . 1. Chair Report - George Davis a. Discuss Permanent Board Status Mangrove Trimming - Anne Garris Sensitive Land List - Jill Melkonian Mid-pinellas Plan - Ina Sharpe Allens Creek - Brian Morris Alligator Creek - Mike Foley Environmental Manager Report a. S-Yr Plan. b. Environmental Programs Supv. - Terry Finch . l .,. 2. . 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. .ct. Old Bu~iness. . . Davis (Ol.tin.) Public (10 Min.) (60 Min.) A. B. -<!. Septic Tank Elimination and Annexation . . Environmentally Sensitive Land Definition. At>A ~(ltJl",rs:,(nJrs .Miller .Miller -t.':t" 1r.....-l~,.j~./~laJi..ri~....,..~~~....-...._ /5 ~ " . ilIl.i ~~". ,. W'" " " ~lfJ~}t1~f;ri~{(;,},2;:',,:~: "..,. . ....,.',:. ..' .,., .....,... ."~;::j'" ~~.. . '.', .... '.. l~~:'il"'~f,-il1~t'j':\I,~~~.l.,.....,.~t.~,.,..~..\~.+. ..t." ",~:.." 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Minutes ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE December 9, 1993 Momber. Presents Chairman, Mr. Davis, Mss. Melkonian, Sharpe, DGfteoJll!!'r, Garris, Lanza and Messrs. Morris, ~ Hunt.>~~ , . 4 Mr. Jack Moss Members Excuseds The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Davis in Conference Room B of the city Hall Annex on December 9, 1993 at 4:00 P.M. I. ROt1'1'INE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER A. B. REVIEW MINUTES POR APPROVAL Minutes of November 4, 1993 were reviewed and corrections made on page 3, line 23 replacing "issues" for "removal", and line 25 removing "Mr.. Morris to contact- . replacing with "that contact be made with", No further corrections were made, and a motion was made to approve the minutes of November 4, 1993, and secunded by Ms. Garris. .C. CONPIRM AGENDA . Further 'discussion on the Environmentally Sensitive Lands issue was deferred by the City. Commission.until these issues are reviewed by the RAC members, and they present ,their summary to the City Commission on environmentally sensitive lands. It was, :, therefore, decided to add this item to this agenda under New Business for further discussion and review. ',., RAe. members were presented a copy of an Agenda Item that was prepared for the .'. CommiDsioner's review, in reference to the Interlocal Agreement. This agreement is . .. .., intended' to provide .joint control of pollutants in the City of Clearwater along with , other communities in pinellas county. . ;M~~:-Miller pres~nted aComm~ity Consensus Survey form to each member present. He .. 'reqUested .members .to. fill out the form and return it to the City before next .; .'. Wednesday.' .City Hall has a minimum of 1,000 of theoe surveys that must be filled " ,'.,' out.:and. returned, before the survey can become valid. . I . .:. . D. . COMMITTEE REPORTS , 1... CHAIR REPORT a. .. . Commission review of the RAC The Chairman, Mr. Davis reported that the city Commission's review of the continuance of the EAC has been delayed until certain criteria are met. The Commission approves of the Task Leader Concept, and wantD the EAC to make a motion for the record that the City formally adopts a Task Leader Concept. The Task Leader roles will have to be Clearly defined, having an obvious target. A Comment was also made that the Commission wants the EAC to make n~~.-"''''''II d.llr , ' ,t.. . . .. '. . ~.'. _:, . .'. , .. + '. . ,J ., . .' ..' ", , a motion to become a full fledged board. The City Commission also approved of the Motion Adoption Form memo, which gets the information to them quickly. The Commission approved of having a time set aside for citizens input. General directions from the Commission were to formally adopt a Task Leader Process, do not try to run committees outside the Sunshine Law and continue to broaden our citizen input. Mr. Davis stated Commissioner Deegan inquired about the availability of a list of Environmentally sensitive properties, and requested that EAC get involved in the interpretation of this terminology. b. COMMITTBB MEMBER RESIGNATION The Chairman informed the committee of the resignation of Ms. Donovan due to work commitments. Mr. Davis stated that it is presently in the hands of the City Clerk to reassign this position. c. COMMrSSION APPEAlU\.NCB Bnvironmentally Sensitive Lands Ms. Garris received correspondence from Mayor Garvey regarding money to be received from the sale of the Rillsborough property. Before any funds can be expended to purchase Environmentally Sensitive Lands, it must first be determined what amount needs to be returned to the sewer funds, since land was purchased with these funds. .Ms. Garris made the MOTrON to: "Request the City Commission to make an early decision in favor of using all the funds from the sale of the Hillsborough Brooker Creek property for the purchase of Environmentally sensitive Land or all funds over and above the refund to the sewer fund, if necessary, be spent that way. The MOTION was seconded by Ms. Ina Sharpe. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Garris reported the response she received on the EAC Statement of POlicy that the Committ~e is opposed to reducing restrictions and granting variances on coastal areas where any damage to aquatic systems may occur. The SAC can express their concerns about an issues, and can make a motion to the P & Z Board to speak on behalf of the EAC's concerns. It was expressed that the next time an issue of this nature occurs. that the EAC have representation present to express any disapproval, and that the EAC bear high standards and hold on . to what precious little unspoiled coast line we have left. Ms. Melkonian urged that the EAC and Planning and Zoning work hand in hand, because their cooperation is required. .'. ~ .....,. . }~:': ~,'~ : . /.- . ..,", . :r.:'; ::~ :.. . ~;r:';~:.. .J. .", ~ . r~n~..:" .,;:; :.". " ~X~:(.. Handouts were distributed by Ms. Garris on "Proposal for Mangrove Management" :;-:k> , : '. and "Proposal for Change in State Law on Mangroves,. for SAC members review. .?i~ .', '.~' .. . This is to be presented to the City commission requesting them to ask the ~;;,,~;<,~. State to let our Environmental Department do a pilot project on Memorial ;~s;:;:,., -:: Causew,ay on management of mangroves. A packet was presented to Mr. Miller on 1;:"::.(]. . th~ State Law on Mangroves in Charlotte County, where the state provides a r:;:;. u ,. . property tax reduction for those who plant and maintain mangroves, along "i;:.. ". . with other pertinent information on MangrOVes. Copies of this is to be sent (>. ., ., to all members for their review and return to the next meeting with their ... :' comments. It was reconfirmed that Mangroves are for the benefit of all, including the water quality, fishing, bird population, and holding the land in place. After discussion most of the members were in favor of this concept. Man9~ovo IS8ue 1" Mr. Chuck OeBlaker, a private citizen commented on the activities occurring !: near his property on mangroves. At one time a permit was granted to trim mangroves to 4 feet. and a latter permit applied for only allowed trimming of lateral branches below 7 feet. The property management is in the process of repealing the latter permit. The State law permits trimming if they have been trimmed 1n the past. 2 _~. .~ ~ c _ +- >....._-...........----------~ .-' , . ~~~~.,- i~Jh~~:~;A..:::(::,.:.:'~ ; ',' ' . . ._______~--.lT ~---- ...-. \j ~ ......... . .. d. Beach Club Deck Report Mr. Morris reported that he had visited the Beach Club dock, looked at the sewer line in question, and took pictures, which he distributed for members to view. Mr. Morris stated that he surveyed the area and that there is a lateral line that runs along the coastline with an approximate 100 foot section exposed due to erosion. This section does not seem to have been maintained and could become a pollutant problem if it should break, causing spillage of sewage into the bay. Therefore, it is hazardous as well as an eyesore. Mr. Mo~ris restated that Mr. Stowell was requesting that the City force the owners to make necessary repair. Mr. Miller indicated that an initial repair was made so that the pipe will not continue to sag, and that the main issue is one of erosion. plans are being worked on to grade and restore the area. This sewer line is on private property and the city has made recommendations to owners to address this prOblem, however the City cannot enforce this. If a breakage does occur, the owners will be responsible for clean up, etc. Mr. Miller stated that whenever sites of this nature are reviewed, Environmental Management not only focuses on the purpose and usage, but are concerned that it will not adversely affect the environment. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER REPORT .: ' , ;.1 a. Urban Porester Presentation - Tress and Thingsl Mr. Miller introduced Mr. Mayberry, the City of Clearwater's Urban Forester, a senior member of the Environmental Management Group, who has been with the City for 20 years. He is in a highly specialized professional position. Mr. Mayberry is a Board Certified Arborist, and formally educates others how to use new and emerging technology regarding tree care. He has received numerous awards for his dedication to the betterment of the community. Mr. Mayberry gave a brief description of a city forester's duties. He stated that he primarily responds to requests for Tree Removal Permits, making certain criteria of the Tree Ordinance is met. A brief description was given of what is covered under the Tree Ordinance and an explanation was presented . on the revisions in the ordinance. He explained the complexity of permitting new developments, and how the forester assists developers in redesigning plans to preserve the best trees and as many trees as possible. periodic inspections are made to the site, as well as a comprehensive final inspection, to insure that all requirements are met. Topping and excessive pruning of trees is prohibited. Incentive programs have been established to developers who preserve native understory plants. and implement tree preservation teChniques. Mr. Mayberry explained that Environmental Management also does inter- departmental assistance, as well as initiating restoration projects throughout the year. Diagrams illustrating proper pruning of trees and roots will be sent out in all the utility bills. Governmental Agencies and Utility Companies are not exempt from City Code Ordinances. We now.have a new section in the Tree Ordinance addressing the mandatory removal of hazardous trees that are in imminent danger of falling. In most instances trees should not be planted in the right away, due to the quantity of utilities lo~ated there. Trees should be planted on the other side of the sidewalk, where they have ample rooting area. A goal for 1994 is "Put the pine back in PINE1las". Mr. Mayberry was thanked for his presentation. Mr. Miller said the Mr. Rick Albee will be in at a future point to discuss landscape reinspection requirements. ","1' , I. ,. ,~'.: ':-~! r "I.. i' . ~+~~ ~~: .. ;.~ ~: .: .d'. . , , . ~.... .' . ....". . . ~'~". ", :'. . .{~.;> './ ....1 .;{'.:;~.: . (~'>';-?' . . ,.,. . :~~": ',t> '. ", : 0:\'<::.;.:.' '.:"., '.". <':i ;-: .,' ::~r::~. . '" . ~;l~r: .. .,3~\. ,': ~';. ~ '~.,,/.:.; ~\::i. ':~~': .:;~~:.~~.: . ?:~~,~ ,1... ' > .. < ,. , ~ . ' ',(.:. ; ~'''<'. ,. .\:~:.: ,. ~ '. . .' : ,. ' ':1(, ,~ . . t ~:., ~I ". ~..' . . ~': \.~.". ' " ~~. ' ~ 3 I.'i-J... ~ l' <. h I.t,:', " " ~ c' . . ~. . , .... ~---:---:- , 17'11:"....~,.,.~~I.w~\t.-:o't\..._;:':i/...:.....~. ::""'..~ -I~, ,.....: ". T . -, .il. OLD BUSINESS A. ADOPT TASk PORCB LEADER CONCEPT ~he MOTION was made "That the Committee adopt the Task Force Leader Concept. The Committee will define tasks, give clear perimeters and time frames for completion. The MOTION was seconded by Mr. Davis. A discussion followed. MOTION passed unanimously. Comments were made that being a Board rather than a Committee would preclude serving on any additional Boards. Mr. Morris said he then might have to resign next year because he is on the Code Enforcement Board as well. It was decided to discuss this issue at next month's meeting. B. PRIORITY LIST AND ASSIGNMENTS A Priority Task List was distributed to the EAC members, with listing of identifying members to tasks. Ms. Lanza requested to change her task to Leader for the New Environmental Ordinances, and Mr. Moss accepted the Water Quality Report. The Priority Task List was approved by resolution and passed unanimously. Mr. Miller explained The Water Quality Report and stated that it was a document the City is going to use concerning ambient water quality monitory city wide between now and next september for surface and fresh water systems. III. CITIZENS AGENDA :.. .: Mr. Chuck DeBlaker, a resident along Bayahore Blvd.,in the Del Oro subdivision, expressed his concerns regarding the 20 acres of parkland the City of Clearwater owns, and which is deeded as park/recreation area. In 1990 an attempt was made to put a retention pond in this parkland to clean untreated storm water draining from this 65 acre area, without success. Mr. DeBlaker stated the homeowners want this to remain parkland, and would obtain legal assistance if necessary to do so. Mr. DeBlaker requested Environmental Management assistance is finding an alternative solution. It was discussed that new stormwater sewers are needed, along with street repair. Mr. Miller stated the City wishes to correct these problems, but tbe County has informed the City that no replacement of pipes, nor repairing of roads can be accomplished until a treatment facility has been established. Mr. Hunt asked if the East Plant was capable of treating this storm water? Mr. Miller stated that was an alternative, but quite costly, however, the city will look at all alternatives for this plan. Ms. Melkonian recommended having an engineer look at this problem to give some suggestions with possible solutions, along with the cost value involved. Mr. Morris suggested someone speak on this issue at the next meeting. Mr.. Foley commented that there must be somewhere in this county where the pollutant load is depicted, and that this area has a relatively small ~ollutant load as compared to other sites, such as the Sunshine Mall. XV.. NEW BUSINESS C. SEPTIC TANlt ELIMINATION AND ANNEXATION ... I." ~. '.\',: ~~ ' ...; . .~ . , .<" .~}: ,'< '. ,t'~ ~ i ~'\:. ' ',' '".' . ~ . " , . . .".' , \i..~ : ~ . .' . .,... ,~ ~: ~, 1:., ' :>". . .,~. , ~>:..,.." t~:;~:. '..:' ~t:%~i:":, . , is.. ~ 'I I!,::! ~ ~j.~,._~'.r. ::~~~,~: ~~!..rrt '~t ~ ~W' The Chairman stated, due to the time, all new business to be moved to next months meeting. Mr. Garris stated, UNo septic tanks without annexation" f it was duly noted to move this to next month. Mr. Morris moved for adj ournment, Ms. Garris seconded it. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 13, 1993 at 4:00 P.M. Members adjourned at 6;30 P.M. Respectfully submitted by Joyce Kirchoffer, Staff Assistant I, and Viola Wasilewski, staff'Assistant II. 4 ~~~~~~IWl~:;''''''''''---' &~';i,~&;;,i!; ,', ..... . , ..,', ,> '.' . . .--......-----. . -.....,......-_-............-....---~ . '. .. . "... '. "'" . . ...' .... .... " . . I'. .