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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 17, 1996
Present:
Jill Melkonian
Whitney Gray
Mike FOley
Allan Stowell
Alan Smith
leslie Dougall-Sides
Tom Miller, Assistant Director
Gwen Legters
Anne Garris
Lisa Lanza
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Assistant City Attorney
Eng inee ring/Envi ronm e nta I
Board Reporter
, Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall.
To provide continuity, the items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
Minutes Approval - June 19, 1996
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Chair Melkonian pointed out a syntax error in the last sentence of the last full paragraph
on page two, It was corrected as follows: UStaff resoonded to auestions In response to
quostions regarding the proposed number of apartment units, and code requirements
regarding wetlands, ,.."
Member Foley moved to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously,
Confirm Agenda - Establish Consent and Regular Agenda Items
Correspondence
Mr. Miller distributed copies and discussed: 1) June 26 memo from the City Clerk
asking advisory board liaisons to attend a July 9 meeting to discuss board reporter services;
standardization of minutes; and a procedure for follow-up on board recommendations to the
City Commission; 2) June 26 letter from board member Whitney Gray regarding conduct of
EAB meetings; 3) June 28 memo from Scott Shuford containing rationale for staff initiated
changes to the Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan; and 4) July 5 Letter of
Appreciation to SWFWMD Resource Project Director Bruce Wirth, for his June 1 9
presentation to the EAB, The correspondence from Ms, Gray and Mr, Shuford was
discussed in detail later in the agenda.
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Old Business
a, Clearwater Comorehensive Plan - Scott Shuford and Lou Hilton
Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Shuford's June 28 memo enumerating the rationale for
the proposed changes, a compilation of the proposed changes and a final draft of the
Conservation Element goals, objectives and policies, Detailed discussion ensued regarding:
#5) deletion of the word "natural" in reference to drainage systems; #6) protection of the
bluff during the bridge and other substantial construction slated to occur in the vicinity;
#8) and #9) regarding proposals for wetland modifications and City Commission review of
same; #10) and 1f11) regarding protection of regulated beaches, dunes, and associated
vegetation; #13) whether special public hearings are needed in the neighborhoods to review
historic preservation overlay districts proposed to protect historic resources; and #14) the
City's commitment to improve the appearance of gateways and entryways into the City,
A question was raised whether the undeveloped properties list the board complied could
be made a part of the Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Shuford will investigate. He will process the
language amendments proposed today for discussion at a future meeting.
Mr. Hilton distributed copies of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report he has prepared
over the past year. He will return to discuss it with the board as the need arises.
b. Assessment of Sediment Oualitv in Lower Stevenson Creek --
Daniel Mayer, City Research Environmentalist
Mr, Miller introduced Mr, Mayer and reviewed his background, training and credentials,
stating he brought a tremendous wealth of talent and knowledge to the City.
Mr. Mayer explained the project was initiated as a result of a public hearing with North
Greenwood area residents who questioned whether discharge from the Marshall Street
wastewater treatment plant was exacerbating sedimentation or odor problems in the lower
portion of Stevenson Creek. Aerial photographs dating from the 1920's illustrated a
comprehensive history of development of the creek over the years, demonstrating how deep
dredging and massive filling created narrow restrictions and changed the character of the
creek. Originally a wide, shallow estuary, the system has lost 40 to 45 percent of its total
area and cannot handle what is being put into it.
Mr. Mayer described the results of the sediment analysis, including related results of his
studies regarding introduction of sediments, trace metals and other pollutants. While the
studies show the Marshall street plant is not contributing large quantities of pollutants,
concern was expressed that historic accumulation of certain pesticide residues was found in
slack water areas that cannot flush themselves.
Questions were raised regarding the source of the odor emanating from the downstream
areas. While air quality was not directed as part of the study, Mr. Mayer offered the opinion
that sewage discharge was not responsible for the odor, He indicated, because of historic
creek alterations, the system no longer flushes the byproducts of naturally occurring and
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non~point source generated organic materials. Discussion ensued regarding the in house and
outside laboratory work performed on this project. The board thanked Mr, Mayer for an
excellent presentation,
c. Annual EAB Reoort to the City Commission
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The proposed report was approved as submitted by Chair Melkonian. Board members
praised the report and thanked Ms. Melkonian for her efforts.
New Business
a. Letter from Whitney Grav
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In a June 26 letter to Mr. Miller, Vice Chair Whitney Gray expressed concerns regarding
the length of EAB meetings, She praised Mr, Miller and Environmental staff for being
thorough, prompt, efficient, and generous with information, She expressed concern the
meetings have been running long because the board has not observed its self-imposed time
limits. She proposed a number of procedure changes to improve the efficiency of the
meetings. Discussion ensued regarding proposed amendments to limit the number of
agenda items, control discussion time, and make speakers aware of presentation time limits.
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Member Gray moved to amend Environmental Advisory Board Rules of Procedure,
adding Section II.B, 7, limiting the agenda to five items per meeting. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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Member Gray moved to amend Environmental Advisory Board Rules of Procedure
Section IV.8.4, leaving presentation time at ten minutes and increasing time for questions to
ten minutes. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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It was indicated discussion time can still be extended, if needed, upon majority vote of
the board. Ms, Gray thanked board members for their positive outlook, and abundant
enthusiasm,
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Establish Agenda for August meeting
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Discussions regarding jet ski impacts, Brownfields meeting update, and Park Place tree
and habitat banking update to be scheduled for a future meeting, Readoption of the
Conservation Element will be scheduled as soon as Central Permitting staff incorporates the
amendments.
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Board members expressed interest in the Town lake presentation being prepared at the
direction of the City Commission, Some members strongly desired to view the presentation
before it goes to the City Commission. While he was happy to keep the board apprised of
advances, Mr. Miller explained the Town lake presentation is not typical of the type of staff
initiated proposal that comes to the board for recommendation prior to going to the City
Commission, He said staff has been directed to gather information about a Town lake
concept and prepare a comprehensive report to the City Commission. He indicated the
Commission may refer the issue to the EAB for recommendations at an appropriate time in
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the future. A preview of the presentation wm likely take up an entire meeting. If the board
wishes 8 separate viewing of the presentation, he suggested either scheduling a special
meeting, or postponing the board's regular meeting from August 21, to August 28, 1996, to
allow time for development of a presentation,
Consensus of the board was to postpone the next regular meeting one week, subject to
availability of the chambers, and devote the entire meeting to the Town Lake Presentation,
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p,m.
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