Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board

SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCY ADVISORY BOARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 400 NW 73RD AVE. PLANTATION, FL 33317 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022 Present: Dr. Julie A Long, Dr. Mary Hope Schwoebel, Maria Oliva, Nicholas C Hessing, Absent: Guithele Ruiz-Nicholas, Joel Feingold, Timothy Rivera Carole Morris, Assistant City Administrator/Board Liaison Michael Alpert - Assistant Director of Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Councilmember Denise Horland Art Kane - Resident Julie Thompson - Resident Tom Lauder - Resident CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL by Dr. Mary Hope Schwoebel at 6:30pm APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES May 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes 2022-05-09 Sustainability Minutes.docx Moved to Approve by Dr. Julie A. Long; seconded by Dr. Mary Hope Schwoebel. Motion Passed: 4- 0 NEW BUSINESS 1. Update from Members Dr. Long addressed the Board in regards to her desire to elect a chair during the meeting and confirmed the documents submitted to the Board were suggestions. Mrs. Morris advised the Committee, that not all members had the opportunity to chair a meeting.

Selecting a chair after everyone is given an opportunity would be ideal and announced the next election for a chair and vice chair will be held in January of 2023. A discussion occurred amongst the members and a consensus was reached to hold the elections on the September 12th meeting. Neighbors' S&R Ideas.pdf Suggestions for SRAB August 2022.pdf The moment for EVs_ Strategies to transform American roads.pdf Going green_ Hallandale adds 13 Teslas to police fleet.pdf 2. Polystyrene/single use plastic ordinance Councilmember Horland had a discussion on the polystyrene ordinance. She explained that the City couldn’t place a ban on polystyrene or plastic bags in the City of Plantation as it is prohibited by State law. She encourages people not to use plastic, and push to educate the public on this topic. There is a policy on the use of polystyrene on City property and we can use this policy to set an example for our city. When looking at other cities’ polystyrene ordinances, you want to consider the best practices and craft it to fit what applies to the City of Plantation. Plantation is not on the coastline, but we are still connected by the canals that funnel to the ocean. Let’s use resources to educate the different type of products that could replace polystyrene. She suggested to the Board to reach out to the Magnet Program at South Plantation High School. They have an Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration Program, which is a great fit for this Board to partner with. A copy of the Hollywood ordinance will be sent to your liaison. The Board commenced a discussion amongst themselves and a consensus was reached that all Board Members would read all City ordinances provided by Dr. Long. Exhibit_1_-_Polystyrene_and_Plastics_Use_on_County_Property_Reso.pdf Motion by Dr. Mary Hope Schwoebel; second by Nicholas C Hessing to discuss polystyrene ordinance on the next agenda and to collaborate as a team, research and devise a process to review the other Cities’ ordinances. Motion Passed unanimously 3. EV Ordinance Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Assistant Director Michael Alpert gave a presentation regarding the proposed ordinance in the Land Development Code changes for electric vehicles (EV), charging stations, EV readiness categories, applicability and parking spaces. Staff has prepared an ordinance that is moving forward to City Council

this week. The purpose to this ordinance is to help the public needs for mobility, recognize emerging, EV technologies, improve air quality and achieve part of the sustainability goals including climate change mitigation. This would apply to all new development, redevelopment, infill development or new parking spaces added as part of the substantial enlargement and alteration structures. EV capable spaces do not require wiring to the space or a receptacle, it only prepares the underground infrastructure for future conversions for charging stations. EVSE installed are spaces that should be installed per the National Electrical Code as adopted by the State of Florida. The ordinance set standards for location, design, maintenance, accessibility, lighting and signage. At the conclusion of the presentation, discussion commenced among the Committee members. Exhibit A Revised for SRAB.pdf OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion of Work Plan No discussion MAYORS_ CLIMATE_CHANGE_ACTION_PLAN_-_signatories.pdf MAYORS_ CLIMATE PLEDGE municipalities.pdf Additional Material - Information.pdf SRAB_Collated_Topics.pdf PUBLIC COMMENTS Art Kane addressed the Board regarding a conversation he had with Councilmembers Andreu and Sortal about a proposal he had prepared for Council, suggesting to educate the residents on how to recycle properly. Julie Thompson suggested to the Board that the City can host the educational recycling process at Central Park near the recycling dumpsters, and recommended the City to look into recycling construction materials. Regarding the EV, there should be some thought put into whether or not there should be exclusions of single-family homes. When building a new single- family home, the underground infrastructure should be installed for future conversion as well. Tom Lauder voiced his opinion on behalf of small businesses regarding the polystyrene/single use plastic ordinance suggesting the City should not be piggy-backing off of the City of Hollywood ordinance. ADJOURNMENT at 7:44pm

Next Meeting: September 12, 2022