HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 02_3/10/2021Agenda Item #2.
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)
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Meeting: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) -Mar 10 2021
Staff Contact: Maria Pearson Department: Environmental Advisory
Committee
Update on Status and Review of Draft Florida League of Cities 2021 Florida Municipal Achievement
Awards for Environmental Stewardship Application.
Environmental Stewardship Award Email
VOT EAC Environmental Stewardship Award
municipal-achievement-awards-2021 copy
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3/4/2021 Gmail - Environmental Stewardship Award - First Draft - Please do not respond to this email
Agenda Item #2-
mail Thomas Bradford <vot.tbradford.eac@gmail.com>
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Environmental Stewardship Award - First Draft - Please do not respond to this email
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Maria Pearson <vot.mpearson.eac@gmail. com> Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 10:43 AM
To: Thomas Bradford <vot.tbradford.eac@gmail. com>, Robert Shaw <vot.rshaw.eac@gmail.com>, Frank Harding
<vot.fharding.eac@gmail. com>, Resa Listort <vot.rlistort.eac@gmail. com>, Lisa Krimsky <vot.Ikrimsky.eac@gmail. com>,
Jessica Namath <vot.jnamath.eac@gmail. com>
Cc: Laurie Brandon <Ibrandon@tequesta.org>, Lori McWilliams <Imcwilliams@tequesta.org>
Ladies & Gentlemen -
At our last meeting I shared that I would attempt to put something together as a first draft for the recognition award that
Tom provided in the Agenda. See Agenda for specifics of the award. I think we should focus on the
Environmental Stewardship Award.
As you can see it is a rough start, but it includes quite a few positive things we have been able to accomplish. Here are
some things that we need:
1: List of the activities conducted at the Food Trucks
2: Pictures of the Food Truck activities. Tom shared one. It would be helpful if we have more.
3. Copies of newsletter articles that were put in the Smoke Signals.... I think Robert had one or two.
4. Need copies of the Ordinances or Resolutions
5. Anything I missed
6. Any pictures, documents to support what I shared.
Thank you,
Maria
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Agenda Item #2.
Village of Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee (VOT EAC)
1. Objectives: What were the program's objectives?
Resolution No. 21-19 was adopted by the Village of Tequesta to focus on and preserve our natural
resources in an environmentally friendly manner. The VOT EAC has focused on the following:
a) Providing feedback on the Comprehensive Plan
b) Providing educational opportunities to the VOT
c) Proposing environmentally focused resolutions and ordinances for the VOT
2. Outcomes: How were the program's objectives accomplished? Were the desired objectives met? If
so, what were the outcomes?
a) Providing feedback on the Comprehensive Plan- Ongoing feedback to the VOT
b) Providing educational opportunities to the VOT- Monthly Food Truck Event activities & OF
Friendly Florida Friendly Landscape Program delivered in January 2020
c) Proposing environmentally focused resolutions and ordinances for the VOT
• Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Resolution to eliminate the use of Glyphosphate
(chemical in herbicides like RoundUp) on Village property —Village Council PASSED
• Proposed a Resolution expressing support for a FL Senate bill that would allow local laws
prohibiting the use or sale of single -use plastics. Village Council PASSED
• Proposed VOT Banning Release of Balloons and Sky Lanterns Ordinance to prevent
accidental dangers to marine wildlife. Village Council PASSED
• Proposed Revisions to the Fertilizer Use portion of the Landscaping Ordinance which
would implement a Rainy Season Fertilizer Ban and require all commercial applicators to
be properly educated and licensed. Village Council reviewing.
3. Measurability: How did you measure the program's success?
The success of our objectives was determined by their outcomes.
4. Innovation: Why do you feel this program was an innovative way to meet your objectives?
Creating an Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) has assisted the Village of Tequesta to ensure
that the Comprehensive Plan is aligned with our environmental community needs, community
education is achieved and environmental resolutions and ordinances are proposed that are
meaningful to the Village of Tequesta.
5. Adaptability: Can this program be a model for similar cities
Any city or village can recreate our program.
You will find supporting information below.
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Agenda Item #2.
Village of Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee (VOT EAC)
The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida adopted Resolution No. 21-19 on enter date.
Below is the Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA/
PROVIDING FOR A VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE; PROVIDING
FOR COMMITTEE COMPOSITION., AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET OF SAID COMMITTEE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta is a waterfront community which both benefits from, and
impacts, coastal and inland waterways; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta is home to a variety of natural and park areas, including a fully
developed golf course a natural preserve area and all manner of parklands in between; and
WHEREAS, the wellbeing of all these natural and public resources, as well as the general wellbeing
of all residential and commercial landscaped areas and vegetation areas is of great importance to the
Village Council; and
WHEREAS, negative impacts on the Villages environment and its natural and public resources can
come from sources from within and from outside of the Village and with proper education and regulation
may be controlled or mitigated; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to preserve and protect all of the Village's environmental resources and
amenities, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, now desires to provide for a "Village of
Tequesta Environmental Committee"; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to provide for the committee's composition, its authority &
responsibilities, and for its compliance with applicable laws; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to provide for the sunset of the committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The above stated recitals are true and accurate and are hereby made part of this
Resolutions.
Section 2: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, hereby provides for the
"Village of Tequesta Environmental Committee". The Village of Tequesta Environmental Committee shall
be composed of up to seven (7) members. The initial members of the Village of Tequesta Environmental
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Agenda Item #2.
Village of Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee (VOT EAC)
Committee, appointed by the Village Council in conjunction with the establishment of the committee, are
as follows:
1. Bob Shaw
2. Tom Bradford
3. Frank Harding
4. Maria Pearson
5. Resa Listort
6. Lisa Krimsky
7. Jessica Namath
Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Village Council until they are removed by the
Village Council, or until they voluntarily resign their seat, or until the committee is dissolved pursuant to
Section 5 of this resolution. Vacancies may be filled via appointment by the Village Council from time to
time.
Section 3: The Village of Tequesta Environmental Committee shall hold public meetings for
the purpose of developing recommendations for best practices, fostering community partnerships, and
within the bounds of the Village's Comprehensive Development Plan, developing recommendations for
goals, objectives and policies relative to sustaining and improving the environment of the Village of
Tequesta. The Village of Tequesta Environmental Committee shall report to the Village Council from time
to time and shall present its recommendations to the Village Council for further direction, final review and
ultimate approval.
Section 4: The Village of Tequesta Environmental Committee shall appoint from among its
membership a Chair and a Vice -Chair, and shall establish its own rules of procedure; however any such
rules shall comply with and be subject to the Florida Government in the Sunshine laws and the Florida
Public Records Act. Additionally, all committee members shall be bound by the Florida Code of Ethics and
the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics for appointed officials.
Section 5: The Village of Tequesta Environmental Committee shall continue until such time
as the Village Council shall by resolution deem the committee to no longer be required and dissolve same.
Section 6: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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Agenda Item #2.
Village of Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee (VOT EAC)
As a result of this Resolution the Village of Tequesta has confirmed its desire to focus on the Village of
Tequesta's environmental needs. Below is a list of projects that the VOT EAC has been actively engaged
in recommending to the VOT Council and working to engage the community through education:
1)
2)
Review of the Comprehensive Plan with ideas, questions and recommendations for the VOT.
Educational Programs to engage the community in interactive environmental concerns at each
of the VOT Food Truck events in 2019/2020. They were stopped in March due to Covid 19.
October 2019: enter activity that took place
November 2019: enter activity that took place
December 2019: enter activity that took place
January 2020: enter activity that took place
February 2020: enter activity that took place
See attached photo below:
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3) Organized and invited Florida Friendly Landscape Program
representatives from OF to make presentation to the VOT EAC,
Village Council and community on January 21, 2020 at 6pm at
Village Hall in the Council Chambers to educate the community on
the topic.
4) Reviewed and provided feedback for consideration of Tequesta Recreation Department FRDAP
Grants for Constitution Park and Remembrance Park presented by Greg Corbitt, Director of
Parks & Recreation.
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Agenda Item #2.
Village of Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee (VOT EAC)
5) Provided Village Manager with EAC comments on draft Environmental Goals & Objectives for
the Strategic Plan
6) Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Resolution to eliminate the use of Glyphosphate (chemical in
herbicides like RoundUp) on Village property — Village Council PASSED
7) Proposed a Resolution expressing support for a FL Senate bill that would allow local laws
prohibiting the use or sale of single -use plastics. Village Council PASSED
8) Proposed VOT Banning Release of Balloons and Sky Lanterns Ordinance to prevent accidental
dangers to marine wildlife. Village Council PASSED
9) Proposed VOT Ban of Plastic Straws Ordinance to Village Council
10) Proposed Revisions to the Fertilizer Use portion of the Landscaping Ordinance which would
implement a Rainy Season Fertilizer Ban and require all commercial applicators to be properly
educated and licensed. Village Council reviewing.
11) Review and revision of the Village's Pesticide Use portion of the Landscaping Ordinance. This has
been readied and will be presented to the Village Council for consideration.
12) Discussion on extension of the Village's Tree Canopy along major roadways.
13) Researched grants and discussion on implementing solar & energy efficiencies in Village
facilities.
14) Held a meeting with a Micro -Transit exploring feasibility of implementation in and around the
Village of Tequesta.
15) Proposed review of drainage storms to improve environmental impact of water runoff
16) Created articles to go in VOT Newsletter (Need to attach news articles to this entry)
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The Florida League of Cities
is pleased to announce the
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THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES INNOVATIONS AND
EXCELLENCE IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
The Florida Municipal Achievement Awards Program
provides municipalities with the opportunity to receive
deserved recognition for superior and innovative
efforts in three categories:
CITY ENVIRONMENTAL FLORIDA
SPIRIT STEWARDSHIP CITIZENSHIP
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FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
CITY SPIRIT AWARD
This award will be given to a city for
a specific, single, citywide effort to
successfully address a local need.
FLORIDA CITIZENSHIP AWARD
This award focuses on city projects or pro-
grams that build stronger, more participative
residents. The programs increase civic aware-
ness, education and knowledge and promote
active participation among residents. The
programs can be for adults and/or youth.
1. Objectives: What were the program's
objectives?
2. Implementation & Outcomes: How were
the program's objectives accomplished?
Were the desired objectives met? If so,
what were the outcomes?
1. Five copies of the nomination packet must be sub-
mitted. All five copies must be placed in separate
folders.
2. Your nomination packet must include the nomina-
tion form, 1,200-word narrative, ISO -word narrative,
letter of recommendation and supporting materials.
See next page for details.
3. All narratives should be double-spaced on white
8 1/2" x 11" paper. Please include word counts at
the end of each narrative. There should be no pho-
tos or supplemental materials within the narrative
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
AWARD
This award focuses on city programs that
promote conservation, improve and protect
environmental conditions and/or provide
environmental education and outreach
programs within your city.
3. Measurability: How did you measure the
program's success?
4. Innovation: Why do you feel this program was
an innovative way to meet your objectives?
5. Adaptability: Can this program be a model
for similar cities?
4. Supportive material, such as newspaper clippings,
photographs, etc., is limited to ten 8 1/2" x 11" pages
but can be front and back. Do not include DVDs,
CDs or USB drives.
5. Nominations must be postmarked by Thursday,
April 15, 2021. No faxes or emails will be accepted.
Mail the five nomination packets to:
Shwanda Barnette
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Attn: Municipal Achievement Awards
301 S. Bronough St., Suite 300
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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1. Nomination Form: This form is found on the back
page of this brochure.
2. 1,200-word Narrative: In this narrative, answer all
the criteria questions listed on the previous page.
3. 150-word Narrative: Summarize your nomination
in 150 words or less.
RULE4
1. Questions for each of the five criteria must be
answered within the 1,200-word narrative. Each
criterion has a weight of 20%.
2. A municipality may submit one nomination in each
of the following categories: City Spirit, Florida
Citizenship and Environmental Stewardship. Each
nomination must be for a different project.
3. A municipality that has already won is eligible to
submit a new project in the same category after
five years. (Please visit flcities.com/muniawards for
a list of past winners).
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4. Letter of Recommendation: Include a letter of
recommendation from the mayor, council member,
commissioner or manager.
S. Supporting Materials: Please include any
newspaper articles, data, pictures or other items
that support your narrative.
4. The Florida Municipal Achievement Awards
Program is open to Florida cities, towns and
villages that are current members of the Florida
League of Cities.
S. Judges reserve the right to not award a winner in
every category.
Winners will be announced in June 2021,
Your nomination will not be judged if your nomination
does not meet the instruction and rule requirements.
Use the checklist below to make sure the five nomination packets are complete.
Each nomination packet should include:
❑ Nomination form with start date of the project.
❑ Letter of recommendation from the mayor, city manager or a council member or commissioner.
❑ 150-word narrative (with word count).
❑ 1,200-word narrative answering questions for each award criterion (with word count).
❑ Supporting materials.
For tips from past judges and additional information, please visit
flcltles.com/muniawards.
Contact Eryn Russell at erussell@flcities.com or Shwanda Barnette
at sbomette@flcities.com for more information.
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Agenda Item #2.
2021 Florida Municipal WN""
Achievement Awards Program FLORIDA
NOMINATION FORM MUNICIPAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
NOMINATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021
Category (Please check one.) See Award Criteria for more information. Please print or type.
A city may submit one nomination in each category; however, each nomination must be for a different
project and contain its own nomination form. Please include this nomination form with each of the
five copies of your nomination.
❑ CITY SPIRIT AWARD
Name of Project
Nominated by
(Name of City/Town/Village)
Project Start Date
❑ FLORIDA CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Name of Project
Nominated by
(Name of City/Town/Village)
Project Start Date
❑ ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD
Name of Project
Nominated by
(Name of City/Town/Village)
Project Start Date
Contact Person(Please print or type.)
The contact person below maybe listed in any League -developed publication and must be an elected
city official or city staff person.)
Name
Title
Government
Address
Telephone Number
Email Address
Fax
Contact Eryn Russell at erussell@flcltles.com or Shwanda Barnette at sbornette@flcltles.com for more information.
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