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SUSTAINABILITYAND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MINUTES
DATE: July 7, 202I TIME: 6:30 PM Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ockert.
II. Present:
Mr. Daniel Suman —
left at 7:00
Mr. Thomas Johnson
Mr. Darren Ockert
Ms. Marjorie Weber
Ms. Patricia Pappaterra
Mr. David Brown
Absent:
Mr. Juan Pablo Ortega
Also present:
Mr. Travis Kendall, Director, Planning and Zoning
Ms. Mariana Gracia, Recording Secretary
III. Minutes —June 2, 2021
Motion to approve the minutes by Mr. Suman, seconded by Mr. Brown and
the Motion was approved 6-0.
IV. DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD AND STAFF
Public Comment
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Ms. Catherine Garcia and Mike Canola were present. Ms. Garcia introduced
herself and her husband, she spoke about the Fertilizer ban and her
involvement in other projects related to sustainability. She informed the Board
about moneys available for the different project related to sustainability. She
spoke at length about issues with recreation and artificial turf and the ordinance
about leaf blowers and artificial turf.
Public Comment Closed
Mr. Kendall spoke about the ordinance.
Mr. Ockert invited Ms. Garcia to present on another occasion.
Meeting Minutes Approval for June 2, 2021
Motion to approve made by Mr. Suman, seconded by Mr. Brown and the
Motion was approved 6-0.
Mr. Ockert informed the Board of the meeting he had with Staff and the issues
they spoke about. Recycling being the main subject of the meeting. Miami
Shores has a high rate (90%) recycling. He said that Target sells biodegradable
bags. Public education about this issue is needed.
About two stroke motors and Council meeting last night. He recommends not
presenting in front of Council until the Committee first discusses the issue.
Mr. Kendall spoke about hearing the presentation about two stroke motors at
Council meeting. Ask the members of the Committee not to be discouraged
about bad feedback. Staff took the comments as more positive than negative.
Utilities/Sewer generally they don't run on the same route.
There was extensive discussion amongst the members regarding the challenge
of septic to sewer.
Discussion in pursuit of Sustainability and Resiliency and the different
numbers comparing local cities in the vicinity.
The members discussed the Action Plan and related sub topics.
Sewall — Mr. Johnson gave a brief presentation about the Sewall and the
different ways that landscape can be done in the bay area.
Mr. Ockert suggested having a landscape design competition. Members of the
Committee like this idea. Mr. Johnson would present in front of Council in
September.
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The members like the idea of a welcome package to new residents.
Staff spoke about the Park Master Plan by the Recreation Director.
End of Discussion.
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 6:30 PM at Village Hall,
Council Chambers.
Motion to adjourn by Mr. Ockert