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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 02_1/12/2022Agenda Item #2. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL DECEMBER 8, 2021 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 2:00 PM. A roll call was taken by Deputy Village Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Chair Bradford, Vice Chair Shaw, Member Harding, and Member Wilson. Member Redmond joined the meeting at 2:03 PM APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion approval of the agenda. Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Namath and Member Pearson). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: October 13, 2021 November 10, 2021 MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Namath and Member Pearson). END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS Agenda Item #2. 2. Introduction of Lynne Britt, Building Support Administrator, for the Village as the Designated Village Staff Liaison with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) and the EAC for Ms. Britt's Access and Utilization of the ICLEI Clear Path Tool to Determine the Village Carbon Footprint and in the Development of a GHG Reduction Plan. Lynn Britt introduced herself to the Committee and commented that a start date of 2023 for the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) would be preferred, with a date of 2019 as the base. She would give regular reports going forward, with data collection starting next month. The Covid-19 timeframe would be considered to establish which years could be evaluated next. Local municipalities will be evaluated first with the possibilities of local community involvement later. Goals would be established once data was received by the group. The Committee asked that all possible benefits be brought forward to group no matter the cost. OLD BUSINESS 3. Proposed Criteria for EAC Review of Environmental Issues Potentially Created by Future Development Proposals Submitted to the Village for Approval Chair Bradford announced the topic had come up in November to develop a criteria for the EAC to be involved in the Village's review process . Upon further research, he realized Boca Raton's EAC had a review process for environmentally sensitive projects. Additionally, he reminded the group that the EAC was an ad -hoc committee and could sunset at any time. Chair Bradford stated there would have to be an ordinance created to designate the group as a standing committee. However, the group believed a standing committee could have negative impacts on environmental issues. Ultimately, it was realized that the Community Development Director could assign the EAC (or a single member) to be a consultant. If the EAC were involved in the review process, Member Wilson believed it would be beneficial to submit comments in the beginning of the process, in order to present to Planning and Zoning, and ultimately to Council. Additionally, she felt it would be easiest to have large projects submit an electronic copy of plans for the group to review as a line item on the agenda. This would need to occur prior to it going to the Development Review Committee (DRC). Member Wilson believed Ms. Zacarias had the ability to bring consultants in as needed. Currently there were no environmental professionals reviewing any plans for the Village. The group felt it should possibly be part of a new ordinance. Ms. Wilson opined that in the past, major conflicts had made it through the process without being flagged. An example of this was a concrete walkway proposed to be built through the mangroves in the Sea Glass project. Chair Bradford volunteered to meet with Manager Allen and Community Development Director Zacarias. Additionally, he would take a look at the code of ordinances for Boca Raton. Chair Bradford believed environmental topics would become a bigger issue in the decades to come. The Committee suggested DRC documents to be added to the EAC Agenda Item #2. agendas in the future and consider becoming a standing committee. Another possibility would be to be appointed an arm of the DRC. The group suggested inviting the Village Manager and Community Development Director to attend an EAC meeting to discuss the topic. 4. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Conservation Element, v2 of the VOT Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff. Chair Bradford reminded the group that there were 120 issues to be addressed within the Comprehensive Plan. Vice Chair Shaw felt that beach nourishment was important, and he suggested looking into an "adopt a dune" organization to plant sea oats. However the Committee felt the policy within the comp plan was fine as is. It was suggested to remove the word "all" and bring back to the Committee for review. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF Member Marguerite Wilson felt the Park survey had been a positive process and believed the charette was a good idea. Bob Shaw mentioned an upcoming virtual environmental summit was scheduled for December 9 and 10th. Council Member Young was preparing a presentation to Chamber of Commerce, regarding EAC initiatives and awards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Chair Shaw commented that the "Trees for Tequesta" initiative was well received by Manager Allen and Community Development Director Zacarias. Chair Bradford suggested not having Royal Palms along Tequesta Drive anymore, but replace with oak trees once they die. 5. Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 PM MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Namath and Member Pearson). Pa@eTf_43DfJ95 Agenda Item #2. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Agenda Item #2. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL DECEMBER 8, 2021 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 2:00 PM. A roll call was taken by Deputy Village Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Chair Bradford, Vice Chair Shaw, Member Harding, and Member Wilson. Member Redmond joined the meeting at 2:03 PM APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion approval of the agenda. Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Namath and Member Pearson). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: October 13, 2021 November 10, 2021 MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Namath and Member Pearson). END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 2. Introduction of Lynne Britt, Building Support Administrator, for the Village as the Page 66 of 95 Agenda Item #2. Designated Village Staff Liaison with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) and the EAC for Ms. Britt's Access and Utilization of the ICLEI Clear Path Tool to Determine the Village Carbon Footprint and in the Development of a GHG Reduction Plan. Lynn Britt introduced herself to the Committee and commented that a start date of 2023 for the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) would be preferred, with a date of 2019 as the base. She would give regular reports going forward, with data collection starting next month. The Covid-19 timeframe would be considered to establish which years could be evaluated next. Local municipalities will be evaluated first with the possibilities of local community involvement later. Goals would be established once data was received by the group. The Committee asked that all possible benefits be brought forward to group no matter the cost. OLD BUSINESS 3. Proposed Criteria for EAC Review of Environmental Issues Potentially Created by Future Development Proposals Submitted to the Village for Approval Chair Bradford announced the topic had come up in November to develop a criteria for the EAC to be involved in the Village's review process . Upon further research, he realized Boca Raton's EAC had a review process for environmentally sensitive projects. Additionally, he reminded the group that the EAC was an ad -hoc committee and could sunset at any time. Chair Bradford stated there would have to be an ordinance created to designate the group as a standing committee. However, the group believed a standing committee could have negative impacts on environmental issues. Ultimately, it was realized that the Community Development Director could assign the EAC (or a single member) to be a consultant. If the EAC were involved in the review process, Member Wilson believed it would be beneficial to submit comments in the beginning of the process, in order to present to Planning and Zoning, and ultimately to Council. Additionally, she felt it would be easiest to have large projects submit an electronic copy of plans for the group to review as a line item on the agenda. This would need to occur prior to it going to the Development Review Committee (DRC). Member Wilson believed Ms. Zacarias had the ability to bring consultants in as needed. Currently there were no environmental professionals reviewing any plans for the Village. The group felt it should possibly be part of a new ordinance. Ms. Wilson opined that in the past, major conflicts had made it through the process without being flagged. An example of this was a concrete walkway proposed to be built through the mangroves in the Sea Glass project. Chair Bradford volunteered to meet with Manager Allen and Community Development Director Zacarias. Additionally, he would take a look at the code of ordinances for Boca Raton. Chair Bradford believed environmental topics would become a bigger issue in the decades to come. The Committee suggested DRC documents to be added to the EAC agendas in the future and consider becoming a standing committee. Another Page 67 of 95 Agenda Item #2. possibility would be to be appointed an arm of the DRC. The group suggested inviting the Village Manager and Community Development Director to attend an EAC meeting to discuss the topic. 4. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Conservation Element, v2 of the VOT Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff. Chair Bradford reminded the group that there were 120 issues to be addressed within the Comprehensive Plan. Vice Chair Shaw felt that beach nourishment was important, and he suggested looking into an "adopt a dune" organization to plant sea oats. However the Committee felt the policy within the comp plan was fine as is. It was suggested to remove the word "all" and bring back to the Committee for review. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF Member Marguerite Wilson felt the Park survey had been a positive process and believed the charette was a good idea. Bob Shaw mentioned an upcoming virtual environmental summit was scheduled for December 9 and 10th. Council Member Young was preparing a presentation to Chamber of Commerce, regarding EAC initiatives and awards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Chair Shaw commented that the "Trees for Tequesta" initiative was well received by Manager Allen and Community Development Director Zacarias. Chair Bradford suggested not having Royal Palms along Tequesta Drive anymore, but replace with oak trees once they die. 5. Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 PM MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Namath and Member Pearson). Page 68 of 95 Agenda Item #2. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 69 of 95