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'~;;i ~,..~-.. .. '&"l'<~ ~; ~, '. ~~i{::)' .' .. ?~,Jl' .:., , ~l~W;,;{' '.' ..... ,~U,; !....~... ... .r, ~. ,'.. . ~t.~....~:~~.,:,~'/,: :.....: .:., ~ '" '" ~t.!~.~ ,'; :. " :". ~~~ir{.:~,~/ ',~" .' , ~~~"''''l.. ,". " ... ~~.~':!.,;.l "<'~ ,> ~ . ~-t\."'" ~:~ ' ' ~I"l~:{}.:,,-:..:....;.- . .- : ){~~f~'J".. ",", . IX. . :.Old Business. :\ ~'~." ,~;. . '. " ~A~~~~:"~:,;:,', + ,l' '., tRJ~l;~'...,. " ..'". .!:"l~~\;~'h-.\:~'.l~. ", ' '.' .' I . ~~~'?~~(;,.':<~?.. ;>,.:''-, , ,'., '. IPriorities/pol~?, '~'(;;~';;~~:':/.:':'(" :'XJ::I.... ci'tizens Agenda (Items for Referral) . '1r,':;;q,:" . d . .,' ..... . '". . '...,..<,,'..,':., ,'.'.: ,IV. New Business 1~'.iP/:':,:'~:::"'-:';;' ., .. '.. . :f;:S~f:':-"" ,... . " A., Ordinance to Create Environmental Board ; i~f.i~i:'" . ...... . l:::a~.h':;.."',,,,;. " '. .'., ~}~~:f::/~:;:~ ,:'~'.;' AD~O~ ' ~~~{;};;:~!: ./: ','" ,:,., @ .6: 00 P. M . }l1:C'-1''-;''"'' ,., .., ~f~r;,,'~;: ,. .: ~~ .",,' .. ^' . ~#\i~'.::: ~"'; :', , . .' I: ~.",,\~...j '~~"'.i . . . 'T' 'n . co .\.. ... ... .:- .~ ..,;'. .~"~ ,I: 0" ~ ~,;";; .... I: ~.: , ~. ,... . ~~>~~~'. ; ~,~ '. 'l.".t. I. Routine A. B. C. D. . . \K Environmental 5-Yr. plan Report Status Stormwater Ordinance Update Environmental Specialist Supervisor - Miles Ballogg ../ . AGENDA CITY OF CLEARWATER ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE March lO,/tf~:OOPM City Hall Annex DRC Conference Room B Agenda . Call to Order Minutes Approval Confirm Agenda Committee Reports . Davis 1. Chair Report a. Coopers Point b. Times Guest Editorial c. DowntoWn Lakes d. Mangroves e. Sensitive Land Street 2. Environmental Manager Report a. 'b. c. Davis A. Stormwater Treatment Pond Location . Public (50 Min.) Davis Moss Hunt Garris Melkonian (30 Min.) (10 Min.) (60 Min.) U'lttl'".iI~~'~'~J.i.u"'-""~J;.l~~~~~ r 'r' : ' .. . . . ~ .', ': ~ " . . ,: ' i.' ;~~f~~1~t~\;:.Y<",i!~.:,,':''.'' ';, ,," .... .,. '. .' '. ..' . . t 1ft! . 'i of. "'1' f1, ~ \........ . . ~. ..;, ~ .' oJ' ... I . \ {.' ... "" r. , :Y{fi1?~~S~~;rUi:;~::;~{~,:?,,;'ji:~.~if~.~:.i~~1:~'1:'".~.:' ~:.':::. .~~'}> '::,;';'\>,:, :.< "'~; .:i.> ,.,,' " , '. ' ~1~)!pll'fk-9~" .f".~_"f j--f..) ,l.~ ~/,i:., ~{:'Jr. .".......\;......-..,~ ~~'" <' . >,..,."~ '. .J..~. t')J!"~~~'" ',j., .. ." '. " ~ .~i"~l..!.-.....'~:.....~.....,., .1"...).0" ~ _'l!i''''.~.. --...... . <~ ~ .:! ' '." >"J. . . . .. ~ 'I l,'c". ...._-_.....~..... . ~...,~ . . ~, \ l' ~ Minutes ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE February 10, 1994 " ~emberB Present: Chairman, Mr. Davis, Mss. Melkonian, Garris, Gray, and Lanza and Messrs. Foley, Hunt, Morris and Moss. I ~, . . Members Excused: Messrs. Ms. Sharpe ~ ~_ tv.iZ..... A- Also Presontz ....r.~ Peter Yauch, Acting Director of Public Works, T~y Finch: ~. \CJ I '": ..#v,:e:.n.v~mental Program-Supervi13or, Ream Wileon, Director of ~\ ~ '~~~~~: ~eCA~i~~ a~~ ~i~r~~~:s The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Davis in Conference Room B of the City Hall Annex on February 10, 1994 at 4:05 P.M. . :"', / ~ .' '; . x. ROUTINE AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER . B. ,REVIEW MINUTES POR APPROVAL The minutes of January 13, 1994 were reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Melkonian to approve the minutes of January 13, 1993, and the motion was seconded by Ms. Garris. , " . ~: ....... . .. \ '. ~ > . . . . . .,.. "'.' . . ~ ". . .' " '.. ,I; " .' .. . I !,::I. ' .;, '~..' :::,: .' ~. ,~ :~.:.'t": . " ". T ~~~'~~:.: ,..... ... ,'" jD~',., " . . . . ';:' ~~.' .', . ~K'". f~,,:;:\.: .. i:V,::,; " '.' ~;;:(I, c.'~' .- ii:;;;.:. ~< ~~~~>: i <. :~t,e~: . .;'t/':~:,:, ' '~I ;: , . . }:~::~\> : ' ~J;':; : . ~p ~ :- '4~< I .'. ~ ' El<~':" " }L,~:;' '.1.'C' . . ,~:~. ~. ( ~ ~~, ': '~~;~~ '. .)~\;;{ - . }~:,H:'T' .. :. ~ .~~: ... .. ,. qs. ~ d. <3(J~~ , . "; .'. 2. Mangrove Trimming Me. Garris referred back to an article by Charlotte County to persuade legislature to consider mangroves an asset, and the incentives that were 'g'L.:!Trby the county to encourage planting of mangroves. Ms. Garris suggested contacting Charlotte County and other counties already involved in requests for more flexibility by each City to manage mangrove resources they presently allowed. Mr. Quillen updated the Committee on present status of mangrove trimming. since the last meeting, there has been another change. DEP, now at the request of the state legislature, is coming forward with further revisions to the mangrove rule. The state wishes to delegate municipalities and counties to enforce the mangrove rules, but only to the extent that the rules are consistent with that of, the state. Mr. Quillen went into further detail on these issues. At the workshop, DEP explained that this was a legislative mandate, requiring only one mangrove permit to be obtained that will abide by DEP rules. This may affect the city of Clearwater's approach to mangrove regulation. Mr. Quillen stated that this was the first public work shop held and schedules will be received on when public comments will be permitted. Mr. Quillen suggested that perhaps EAe may wish to comment. A discussion followed on the difference between the City'S and States rules on Mangroves. Mr. Quillen stated that he believes other municipalities, along with Clearwater, will have comments to make on this issua. Ms. Garris stated that it appears it will be necessary to go back to the legiSlature and get the rules changed. The EAC reiterated its original position in favor of mangrove management and more reasonable flexibility within the City of Clearwater. The EAC also recommends that the City contact Charlotte County and other counties, already involved in requests for more flexibility to manage mangroves resources than presently allowed. Mr. Quillen cnni"inned the urgency in getting some written comments about th~ proposed changes to DEP. Mr. Miller suggested to follow up with Ms. Garris suggestion to go to the legislature as a group, along with other communities. Ms. Gray suggested that there is nothing inappropriate about writing directly to the representative as individuals. Ms. Garris will present more information on the legislature at the next meeting. 3. Xeriscape Ordinance Mr. Quillen stated that SWFWMD presented a copy of Xeriscape Model Ordinance for the City of Clearwater to adopt. SWFWMD received a copy of City of Clearwater's Landscape Ordinance to review, however, to date no response has been received. Mr. Miller stated his plan for the year are to revamp the Landscape Ordinance to include more, Xeriscape. ~ "Ills bo (tl '" j h Ms. Lanza distributed an article to the members on~LCounty's resurrecting cisterns for public buildings. A short discussion resulted. Reclaimed water was also discussed as probably being the most effective long term solution to water usage. . 4. Environmental Manager Report a. In reply to last months discussion of excessive concreting in parks to 'accommodate ADA requirements, Mr. Miller presented Ms. Eleanor Breland to answer inquires. Ms. Breland is the Director of Human Relations, and also in charge of the ADA program for the City of Clearwater. Ms. Breland gave a briefing on the American Disability Act (ADA), a law against any discrimination or segregation, to persons with impairment or disability. To further familiarize the EAC with ADA's requirements, a description was given on the requirements in converting accessibility to buildings and facilities to accommodate ADA laws. EAC expressed that their main concern was the amount and manner in which concrete is being used replacing grass area. Ms. Garris suggested some logical alternatives that could have been used at a park on Clearwater beach to eliminate excessive concrete. Rather than paving certain areas, "Keep of the Grass" 2 :,o' . ' ~_.r-T ~. ...~.........._______ ~~:;)l;':;: .iJ;,;""., :,) , . --- -.... 1..... ....y~ .(..,~.J~ ......~ "'~...."".; q"," ................4 _.~ ___ ...~......... '.,,(!'of .~.......:., .i.........l.. ...~;..J 1.& ........----. . , . . 4' ." '. . ~ '+., .'.' ,4,: I . ; ~ " . + 4 .', '. .' . . . ...:' '. .' '.' . " ,,: ,~ ,. i~~::;:':,; , ]~:">(:":< ;~V~'" fW:...~ ,,' }'" \,' . li~~i' " ~\~;:~:.~; : '/~ i~{~:' ','" c it:!'! ~~!i,r, . ~ c, ' .."'-.:"~ 1 signa could have been used, with more grass areas being preserVed. Mr. Breland stated that the law states that grass is not an acceptable surface for wheelchairs. Mr. Miller presented Mr. Real1'l Wilson, Director of Parks and Recreation, who explained how the ADA's laws have affected the facilities owned by the city. Mr. Wilson made reference to documentation on facilities owned by the city and changes required by ADA. All new playgrounds will need to be retro- fitted and old ones will have to be brought into compliance. Mr. Wilson gave a description of the areas at Crest Lake that have to be updated in compliance with ADA requirements. As a result of the RAC inquiry, the Parks Department will look into various alternatives in designing accessibility minimizing the elimination of grass. Ms. Garris made a MOTION "Recommend and urge staff members involved with ADA compliance to achieve as many creative ways as possible in minimizing paving to comply with the ADA requirements". Discussion followed. Motion was approved 9 to 1. b. Sensitive Lands The Sensitive Land Definition was approved by the EAC, and presently is awaiting approval by the Com.,..ission. Sensitive Land List is not fully developed. Mr. Miller contacted the City Attorney regarding legal issues of concern to the committee. Copies of the Mr. Miller letter to Mr. Galbraith and his response were distributed to members present. Further discussion to be continued next month. II. OLD BUSINESS A. None III. CITIZENS AGENDA A. Mr. Binns, citizen present, gave his perspective on mangrove importance and his support of the mangrove pilot program as he viewed it. The Chairman confirmed that the main objec~ive was to control the view by limited removal of mangroves. Mr. Quillen explained the benefits of having mangroves at the shoreline, not only for stabilization, but also for the habitat and protection that is provided for the smaller fish that remain in the shallow water. B. PUBLIC AWARENESS C. When Mr. MOBS contacted Diane Stienle, she expressed interest in doing an editorial. Since she will be busy the next few months, she suggested a Guest Column be written introducing EAC and give a brief background, expressing EAC concerns and that input from the public is welcomed. Ms. Stienle would edit the article if necessary. Me. Stienle approved of the questionnaire that was suggested by EAC, for public'S comments, however had recommendations on text and tabulation of the questionnaires. Ms. Garris offered to bring a draft column to t.he , following meeting for committee'S review and approval , TAMPA TRIBUNE ~ Mr. Davis informed the members that a press release was submitted to the Tampa Tribune which will appear in the community bulletin board stating what RAe is and where and when EAe meeting are held. Also stated interested citizens can to make arrangements to appear at the meetings. . 3 ,~~..(~~-t.o.""-(_'~(~~~ --'____-......."-"'oIl.-,..-~-~ . ,~~------' t~~i{'~~$t;,:.> " , . IV. NEW BOSINESS Mr. Miller introduced Mr. Peter Yautch, Acting Director of Public works A. 5 YEAR ENVIRONMEN'I'AL PLAN .' Mr. Miller presented a synopsis of the 5 Year Plan which he will be presenting to the Commission on February 14, 1994. A copy of the document was mailed to each of the members for review previously, He explained the strategy used in developing this plan. He summarized some of the goals of Environmental Management, which were reviewed by the city commission. Mr. Miller was directed to reduce costs on some of the projects, and go forward in obtaining local agreements with other communities. Mr. Miller explained that funds are requested Lor planning as well as for projects, and reviewed those to be funded. Mr. Miller reviewed the Water Quality Improvement and the Habitat Restoration Improvement Projects, and brought the EAC's attention to the back of the document which outlines the process by which plans are developed. The intent is to annually present the Commission a revised 5-year plan. Mr. Miller went through the plans individually presenting their status and objectives. Inquires were made on the Water Quality Improvement Bridge Replacement Project, and the vacating of Arcturas Avenue land. Mr. Foley inquired about the Ecgewater Drive restoration project, and inquired whether this project can be viewed as having water quality benefits He questioned if Cooper's Point and Edgewater Drive were valid uses of stormwater utility funds. Discussion was held on the Del Oro Park project and possible alternatives in treating water quality. Mr. Miller reviewed the Interlocal agreement. A briefing was presented on future plans for Cooper's Point. .', :...,", .,' .' , , ~.,/ '.' . ;r >:;:;. . .,.".. . It;;: " ~;:F-/" ..:;.. " .,......... \(~;/.,' :,:: }:~:::::f" ,'., ;~:\:/;.:>;: : >t~...~ :' .- ::~:;~:~}.. , Mr. Miller presented the present status of Alligator Creek and Mid Pinellas. The agreements have changed again, and will need to go back to the commissioners. The agreement calls for design and permitting of three. alternatives, with implementation of a project to begin within 18 months of plans acceptance. Pinellas County refuses to sign agreement with this stipulation, issue being that financial agreement has not been received from all municipalities. Mr. Miller expounded on this issue. The SWFWMD funds can be lost, since County will not commit to future funds. SWFWMD has notified that they want a commitment to these issues and a scope of services by the end of February. Ms. Melkonian made a MOTION to "Advise the City Commission to urge the County Commission to reconsider appropriation of funds to take part in the Alligator Creek Project and to contact SWFWMD to see if they',would reconsider their current stance on the ;L8 month implementation clause to retain the $600,00." Motion was seconded by Ms. Garri~. Passed unanimously. .' (' ~:~..: /. ;' '~W\,:,~:" ;;;:)j,< \..., " .~:'- ~ '. ~ . :.~..-v. ,~ }~Y~;'.+_;.~.,. I I{~ ,lOr:. ',I. , ?!;1(;::",,::, , ~'.,.' I .\-0 ~ r I f~\j;' .,~.>\:'. '~. .. ....:. . ""1;', ~ ~ . lt~h' . i-';'C' ' -. , 1W~~:T~ Mr. Miller referenced to the Mid Pinellas plan whi9h includes design and conceptual permitting of projects. Pinellas County willing to participate, . however. Dunedin is not willing to participate in any way, and therefore CUrlew Creek and spring branch of Stevenson Creek have been removed from these plans for consideration. City of Clearwater will now carry a greater share of, the cost. Mr. Miller listed the basins that are being kept in the plan. Discussion resulted on what issues will be credited to surrounding municipalities. The commission feels that if anyone does not pay, they do not have a right to vote. If those not paying insist on voting, then the City of Clearwater may refuse to pay. SWFWMD wants formal direction and scope of service by the end of the month. Discussion resulted. Ms. Garris made a MOTION to" Recommend to the City Commission that they do whatever is necessary to make certain we do not loose the cooperative SWFWMD funds for the Alligator Creek and Mid Pinellas Plan, totalling $1.9 million." Mr. Foley seconded. Vote was 7 for 1 against. It was the conclusion of HAC that SWFWMD should have been in charge of this project. 4 . .------~~...,..,;...._..,...................~....._~...........\'II..~;.~.., .......~, ..r.... ,.,.....,..Ju..--. ~. ~ ; .' ,~ ..', '. ' '.,. " . ~ .' ... ..' . , ; '~ " , . ~ ., . .' . ' ... ,. .~, ... '. ,T ,.., . - ,,' <T ~. . . ". ': I : . , ~ . ~ . , , : ." . , ..' . . " '~. '. .. ". :'. . . . " ': <. '.'.'~ . , . . ~ ~ . , , , , : , , '. ~. . .', _~~-T';-l'~'.I~I' ~~I ...'~ " . . . .-.' .'~ . '" "." . :..~, ~.. T . ., ~'...... ',' ~ - L .. I t .:.~ . rtt~;,:,", f ~~ . .. ~ , ;;~~~{::,::~" 1\:;;:": :D~~<\/:::, ".' ,: . ,~'~" ,'" ., . ' , ,~~;-?~:.\.:'. {: ~ '~1,,{,,~; , ::ii:~ '~;r.~,:. '.: <.. .. ~-I,,\.,.. ' ~fS:;!.:'~~,::.,':. .,. < . ~~;.::\\~, >,' :.r . ~,r~~.. ,-, ~f({>;;,':~'~'; , ,~~h~:\C'>;,:, ' ..f~ ~t'l: ....." . - ;( '/:;.!;>\~+j'.:. f,,~':;,\\i ' " ;)1\:;",' ",. ~""I..,,.. ," fi~:{)"~::~'~'~ .~~.., .< '14'" f"" h , , '~i~I*~"\~~;~ "(.;.:: . '~r";,":' ..,' il~~:),' ~\I'r t""", " .'" ' . ~.~,::, "",,11" t:i?i/}: '," ,. fkT'" 'r"."., ,', 3:,," !'''~)'''. ,t. i ~ S.},it'I"l' ., . ' , ~j:~t!,:,,;.~,;,:,i,:',:, " . ~~"" ',- "-' ;(:'~"~~~{~ ~,":'~:.;' -<'. ',c,.',': q"."..." "',,', . ' ~W~X/:::~":::, ' ~A ~:~,~ ~ /~. ,; , Il(~;;:f~ : . . Mr. Miller presented an aerial of Stevenson Creek Basin indicating the impact that downtown development has done to the original lake system, as well as an overlay indicating the proposed Downtown Lake P%oject. Discussion followed on land acquisition for this project. Mr. Miller then presented photos of a possible design for this area. Discussion followed on areas that would be effected. MOTION was made to "Advise the City Commission that the EAC has reviewed and endorses the S-year Plan and congratulates Environmental Management on coming forth with a S-Year Plan. RAC requests special priority to be given to the Maple Swamp, the Water Quality Treatment Project at Allen.s Creek, Mid pinellas Plan Agreement and outside of the S-Year Plan the Downtown Lake proj ect" . Motion was seconded by Ms. Whitney and motion passed unanimously. Motion was made by Mr. Foley to adjourn. Motion was seconded. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 1994 at 4:00 P.M. Members adjourned at 6:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted by Viola Wasilewski, Staff Assistant II. Attachments .;:1 5 I~;;~~~:i:':;\~,::}/);<;~:~,~~~~!,,~,,;,';:;;;',:.....:; .,.,: ,~ ~ U-:''''''l.~''tlI',.:~f..lli~ f /:I~:~ II "..:.< ,..' ~<~, !:~I >., ',' .) ~~.r~ ~. .'~:,:.' n " l '"T . J. r~'T 1rll,,}... ,,:... '. . ... ,. 1:'."'J"~~~~, T,' ,.' ...~.::i '.......:.J~..~k'71. ',~'..'. .," . \ "\ '.1 j' . ~" . " ','