Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) - 08 May 2024 - Agenda - Pdf
City of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Meeting
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Page(s)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
4. CHAIR REMARKS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.A.
Approve minutes of the April 10 2024 Tree Subcommittee meeting
Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee - 10 Apr 2024 -
Minutes - Pdf
5 - 6
5.B.
Approve minutes of the April 17 2024, Outreach Subcommittee meeting
Environmental Stewardship Committee Outreach Subcommittee - 17 Apr 2024 -
Minutes - Pdf
7 - 10
5.C.
Approve minutes of the May 2 2024, Sustainability and Resilience
Subcommittee meeting
ESC SR Subcommittee - Rescheduled April 20240502 meeting - DRAFT Minutes
11 - 14
6. CHAIR REMARKS
7. 90 DAY CALENDAR
7.A. 20240508 May ESC Planner Calendar Metrics Tracker
15 - 40
8. COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
8.A.
T-Mobile Home Town Grant
8.B.
Chapter 23 update
Exhibit A - Chapter 23 update
updates to Chapter 23 (tree code)
Chapter 23 updates
41 - 59
8.C.
Chapter 24 update
https://coab.us/DocumentCenter/View/16703/Redline-Chapter-24--
32924?bidId=
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9. OLD BUSINESS
9.A.
ESC budget update FY '23-'24
Copy of ESC 2023-2024 Budget Status as of 20240503
61 - 62
9.B.
ESC budget update FY '24-'25
Copy of DRAFT COAB ESC 2024-2025 Budget
63 - 64
9.C.
Tree mitigation fund proposed budget FY '24-'25
Copy of 2024-2025 Tree Fund Budget Proposal
65 - 66
9.D.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Marsh Policies
https://coab.us/DocumentCenter/View/16705/Comp-Plan-Redline-32024
ESC Staff Report Marsh Policies
67 - 70
9.E.
Charter Review Committee update and next steps
9.F.
ESC 2024 Self Evaluation: Beautification of AB entrances
o Atlantic and Seminole entrance (Bruce, Romy)
o Mayport and Atlantic Pawn Shop entrance (Amy, Patrick)
o Mayport Rd near Arby’s entrance (Sarah, Todd)
o Brightview contract (Mark)
9.G.
ESC Volunteer update
o Beaches Habitat for Humanity position description
o AB Green Corps
o AB Stewards of the Park
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.A.
Beach renourishment
Jacksonville District > Missions > Civil Works > Shore Protection > Duval County
(army.mil)
10.B.
FL Friendly Landscape Ord.
FFLOrdinance
71 - 73
11. SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
11.A.
Tree Subcommittee
11.B.
Outreach Subcommittee
11.C.
Sustainability and Resilience
12. MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
13.A.
Secretary recap of meeting decisions and ESC action items due before next
meeting
Any person wishing to speak to the Environmental Stewardship Committee on any matter at
this meeting should submit a Comment Card located at the entrance to Commission Chamber
prior to the start of the meeting.
This meeting will be live-streamed and videotaped. The video recording will be posted within
four business days on the City's website. To access live or recorded videos, visit
www.coab.us/live.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26 of the Florida
Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this
meeting should contact Deputy City Ladayija Nichols at 247-5821 or at City Hall, 800
Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida not less than three (3) days prior to the date of this
meeting.
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Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee
April 10, 2024
MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee
Tree Subcommittee Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 5:15 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Present: Bruce Andrews, Chair
Daniele Giovannucci
Mark Gabrynowicz
Amy Palmer
Patrick Nobles
Sarah Boren,
Heather Markaj
Also Present: Abrielle Genest, Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Called to order at 5:20 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the March 13, 2024 ESC Tree Subcommittee meeting.
The minutes were approved.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
None
4. REPORTS
We reviewed the staff-prepared tree report and agreed that Bruce would meet with Abrielle to
consider changes to make the report more user friendly and relevant for the public. We also
discussed creating an FAQ for the city website re: trees.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Ongoing discussion of changes to Chapter 23, Protection of Trees and Native
Vegetation.
1. Abrielle reported that staff and the city attorney had reviewed the language in the
ordinance related to trees that are relocated within a property and how they are
handled for mitigation purposes. Based upon their review, they have decided to
treat such trees differently than originally planned. They will be considered
preserved with a 1:1 mitigation.
2. We discussed adding a requirement in the ordinance that the tree report
information be an actual requirement of the ordinance. Mark will add this item
to the list of possible changes to the ordinance for future consideration by the
commission.
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3. We would like cross reference added to the city website linking to the arborist
letters that have been submitted.
4. We asked staff to begin posting the on-site sign for permit applications at an
earlier date – perhaps during the initial on-site visit.
B. Tree Mitigation Fund - no discussion.
C. Tree Plantings
1. Staff is in progress of procuring trunk protectors for the trees in Royal Palm
2. We agreed to work to identify street plantings with initial focus on –
Seminole Road – anywhere from Atlantic Blvd to Hanna Park
Anywhere on the west side of Mayport Road
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Address negative perception of tree protection of sabal palms. Some in the
community don’t see sabal palms as worthy of protection.
No discussion.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
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Environmental Stewardship Committee Outreach Subcommittee
April 17, 2024
MINUTES
ESC Outreach Subcommittee Meeting
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 4:45 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Present: Anastasia Houston, Chair
Patrick Nobles, Co-Chair
Mark Gabrynowicz
Heather Markaj
Also Present: Sarah Boren
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND CHAIR REMARKS
2. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the March 27, 2024 ESC Outreach Committee meeting.
Minutes were approved.
4. REPORTS
A. Events:
1. Earth Day update - 150 trees (Oak, Cedar), activity station for nature
crown, heather to make game for maritime tree matching.
2. AB ESC How to Series - Sarah outlines topics for the series, will continue to
develop. Hope to go live May 1st.
3. Annual Awards – nominations due Sept 30th. See list and criteria. Perhaps
refine categories to 8 total.
B. Campaigns:
1. CAP Survey – No Update
2. Conservation Challenge - No Update
3. MFH Recycling Campaign - No Update
C. Programs and Initiatives:
1. Demonstration Garden – Bull Park - canceled.
2. Welcome Kit / Citizens Guide
3. Marvin’s Gardens native pollinator garden - budget with Amanda
D. Marking and Outreach:
1. AB Ambassadors Program - Now called green corps
2. Social Media Updates - Will we continue to have access?
3. Newsletter
4. Website
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E. Organization Excellence:
1. ShareFile
2. ESC Member onboarding packet – Amy has updates
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review of OSC 2024 priorities and workshops
1. Educate about ordinance and benefits of trees at least once a month (Outreach
Subcommittee leads with Tree Subcommittee’s help with content) - Maritime
Forest Priority
Continue to educate and reinforce the value, importance, and benefits of trees
(including absorption) – share inspiring local stories.
Create an editorial calendar where ESC (maybe in partnership with UF/IFAS)
creates and city posts helpful tree information each month, etc.
Train citizens on tree removal rules.
Emphasize that AB is a tree loving community in all media.
2. Create a Friends of the Park Working Group that covers each major AB
park/open space (Outreach Subcommittee leads) -- Parks & Open Spaces Priority
Define WGs role, expectations, and goals for each park in collaboration with
ARCC – keep an eye out for any issues (e.g., maintenance, issues, needs), service
days, ideas for improvement, events in parks, time commitment, etc.
Strategic call for volunteers of people at addresses around/near each park
Host WGs for each park all together on one zoom call or in one park once a
quarter and then offer break out rooms/groups if they want to get specific park
work done. Use Parks Master Plan as a workplan.
3. Educate the community about AB parks and open spaces at least once a month
(Outreach Subcommittee leads) - Parks & Open Spaces Priority
Education about the benefits for parks, open spaces and green spaces (e.g., create
an editorial and content calendar for sharing stories about each open space/park
AB has)
Participate in Homegrown National Park effort
Promote with City on Tour de Parks (biking to each park)
4. Outreach and educate at least once a quarter about how City is beautifying in an
environmentally friendly manner its public spaces and how residents/commercial
owners beautify their private spaces (Outreach Subcommittee leads) --
Beautification Priority
Educational campaigns for the following, which are interconnected: native
landscaping, Florida Friendly and Right Plant Right Place (see public comment),
no biocides, backyard habitat corridor, etc.
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5. Support S&R Subcommittee’s hosting of a Household Hazardous Waste event in
AB (S&R Subcommittee leads with support from Outreach Subcommittee)
Educational campaign on what is HHW and how to refuse, reduce, repurpose,
and properly dispose; human health consequences; e-waste
Promotion of actual event
Help recruit volunteers to staff the event
6. Expand outreach through improved website, social media, newsletter, guerrilla
tactics (e.g., door hangers, yard signs), events, etc. by improving traffic by 50%
(Outreach Subcommittee leads) – Organizational Excellence Priority –This will
support all other OSC priorities.
Visibility is a valuable metric and actual output should also be an early metric.
Then soon after we should gauge how many people are aware of the messaging
we put out.
7. Increase the number of ESC volunteers, subject matter experts, and partners by
at least 7 out of 20 (Outreach Subcommittee leads but is responsibility of all ESC
members and each subcommittee to recruit) – Organizational Excellence Priority
Establish first a list of specific needs or skills that can then be published on
website and water bill circulars. We need to first establish respected well-
connected allies such as Profs at local Universities (students can be useful
volunteers), news people, etc.
8. Organizational Excellence Priority -- Help increase effectiveness, accessibility,
productivity, accountability, and satisfaction of all ESC & Outreach Subcommittee
meetings, processes, and funding and measure success via annual ESC self-
evaluation questionnaire overall scores (ESC Chair leads with support from Vice
Chair, Secretary and Subcommittee Chairs) – Organizational Excellence Priority
Consolidate your efforts so people will pay attention.
Rotate the emails to the community between each SC member.
Instead of the speaker series which may not appeal to everyone, a hands-on
workshop would be fun. How to start an herb garden, how to compost at home,
planting pollinators. I think these sorts of things will engage with more of the
community.
Note: The above 2024 priorities are in addition to the Outreach Subcommittee’s typical
and regular work of organizing & hosting events, creating graphics and posting to social
media, crafting, and distributing a newsletter, running campaigns, and maintaining
programs under its purview, managing volunteers, etc.
Regular Ongoing Duties and Carry Over Priorities, Actions and Requirements
Choreographing campaigns, challenges, & initiatives – Thermometer tree
planting campaign, Tree City USA / Arbor Day, Monarch Butterfly campaign,
Welcome Kit, Demonstration Garden
Website/webpages
Social media
Newsletter
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Guerrilla promotion/marketing – yard signs, chalk stencils, door hangers
Ongoing Programs - Verified Tree Service Program
Events – Arbor Day, Earth Day, Speaker & Salon, Partner events (Weed Wrangle
& Tour de Parks), Household
Hazardous Waste, Film Screenings, Service Days (invasive species/Brazilian
Pepper Tree), Lunch & Learn with PV Title TBD, what is a Resilience Hub
educational event TBD
Volunteers
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposal for a workflow process for our tree inventory program
B. Round table: Mark – chemical management plan, produce booklet for community.
C. Marvin’s Gardens pollinator and native plant garden update:
Plan to add native pollinators and plants to the existing park. Ideally, moving the COAB
sign to the front of the park and surround it with native plants to highlight the entry of
the park. (Currently, COAB sign is in the back, north end, of the park).
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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ESC Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee
RESCHEDULED April Meeting to May 2, 2024
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MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2024 – 9:00 AM
Commission Chamber
Present:Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member, Chair
Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair
Heather Markaj, At Large Member
Todd Miner, At Large Member
Romy Vann, At Large Member
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & CHAIR REMARKS
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order and called the roll.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved with no dissent.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
Mrs. Penny Urban-Butterworth, 66 W. 9th Street – Shared that after drain and pipe were
removed, the road settled and there can be 15-18” inches of standing water. The ditch floods
regularly and needs regular maintenance. She has been asking the city for help with this
problem for 6-8 years and has received no permanent solution. She submits this is a safety,
flooding, and customer service issue. Urban-Butterworth will send Chair her documentation to
pursue issue internally. It was recommended that Urban-Butterworth make public comment at
5/13/24 Commission meeting.
4. REPORTS
4.A. Subcommittee Member Reports
4.A.i Water (Romy) – No update. Has not had the time. Sarah mentioned that water alerts
came up at last Commission meeting and it seems the City Manager will look into status.
4.A.ii Chemical Management Plan (Mark)
•Shifted to a bottom up approach by creating at pamphlet/citizen’s guide to go in
every AB resident’s home. Content of guide is now expected to be broader than
just chemicals in the yard and include all areas of proposed Chemical Management
Plan. Linda Chipperfield and Danielle Giovanucci are coordinating on wording
and content. Goal is to have draft to ESC by July or August.
•Todd asked about what guides other cities have already created as well as our
city’s capacity to take on something so broad. He suggested focusing on the
biggest bucket items that cause the most impact and offer top three solutions.
•Romy commented that with pervious pavers and weeds growing through the
pavers, she is seeing more use of chemicals to get rid of those weeds. One strategy
to address flooding may be causing an unintended harmful consequence of more
chemicals being used and ending up in our waterways.
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•Romy recommended ramping up ESC’s social media presence and sharing helpful
alternative or environmentally friendly approaches to harmful chemical use.
•Sarah shared draft ordinance created by UNF MPH student, Chandler Poole, and
asked Mark to cross check draft ordinance with COAB’s current Chapter 24-177
section for redundancy to report out at 5/8 ESC meeting.
•Conclusions
o Draft Pamphlet/Citizen’s Guide: Presented to ESC July or August
o Targeted Audiences: Residential homeowners & renters
o Budget: $4k
o Draft FFL ordinance: Cross-checked by Mark to code 24-177 and discussed
at 5/8 ESC meeting
4.A.iii Food Access (Heather)
•Heather continues to find and look for different locations for food gardens
•Regarding planting community edible trees for food access and “cool AB”
factor, Sarah learned that citrus trees survivability is very low at the moment
given the HLB disease but there are many other fruit and nut varieties that
might work.
o Heather is going to research viable varieties and check with IFAS as
well as see if there are any restrictions in COAB (e.g., can’t drop
anything on sidewalk in ROW near schools; can’t plant in public parks)
o Where to plant these community trees (e.g., trail throughout city or
majority in one place such as Bull Memorial Park) will be discussed
after we know what type of trees are viable as well as how to reach out
to residents to see who willing to care for these trees.
o There was discussion about passing out edible trees as part of our tree
giveaway yet commented that if they are planted in back yard it does
not really address healthy food access issue.
•Listening meeting – no progress made
o Need to make list of key stakeholders (e.g., ABUF, Eat It Jax, St. Johns
the Baptist Church)
o Find place to meet (in person or zoom)
o Invite stakeholders
o Listen to suggestions and potential solutions
•Terry’s Grocery location – Romy suggested a call to the community for what
could go into that location and see if COJ might incentivize a small grocery
store to move in there – intentional address of food desert.
•Conclusions and next steps
o Heather continues on her path regarding different locations for food
gardens
o Organize/host a listening meeting with key stakeholders
(Sarah/Heather)
o Heather creates list of viable fruit and nut trees/bushes in AB and
researches restrictions and concerns before next TSC meeting on 5/8/24
4.A.iv Energy & Climate, Solid Waste, Transportation & Land Use, and Governance,
Community Education & Outreach (Sarah)
•Energy & Climate – Plan to execute Conservation Challenge June-December
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•Green Building & Infrastructure – Working on gathering best examples of
green and resilient building ordinances and drafting a right-sized version for
AB
•Solid Waste – Call into COJ about a fall Household Hazardous Waste Event
•Transportation & Land Use – Checking with Amanda/City Manager if they are
ok with proceeding with a free TPO fleet assessment
•Governance, Community Education & Outreach
o Help recruit volunteers, subject matter experts, and partners by at least
20.
1. Romy suggested that the first step is to contact everyone who
has expressed interest and understand their expertise, number of
hours they can donate, topics that interest them, and description
of GreenAB opportunities
2. Todd suggested starting with one person for each park for
ESC’s Stewards of the Park idea.
o Support Tree Subcommittee to expand data and understanding of tree
canopy and its benefits via at least 3 actions from a S&R perspective –
Did not discuss
o Support Outreach Subcommittee with content to educate the
community at least once a month on environmental stewardship,
sustainability and resilience actions and strategies – Did not discuss
o Help increase effectiveness, accessibility, productivity, accountability,
and satisfaction of all S&R meetings, processes, and funding and
measure success via annual ESC self-evaluation questionnaire overall
scores – Did not discuss
o Plan for 2027 LEED Recertification – Did not discuss
4.A.v Metrics & Budget – Todd
•Metrics – To be discussed at next S&R meeting on 5/23. Sarah will request
meeting to be noticed from 9-11am
4.B.Other COAB Committee/Board/Subcommittee Reports
•Parks Master Plan Special ESC Meeting – Mark/Sarah need to get
possible meeting dates to Amanda for late June for a noticed
meeting to make final comments/adjustments to Parks Master Plan
before it goes before ESC for a vote
5. OLD BUSINESS
5.A. S&R CAP Update
5.A.i Survey – Goal is this fall sharing 2024 updated version of CAP
5.4.ii 2024 Update – Thanks to Todd’s great suggestion, Amanda is going to ask City
Manager to ask each department head to report out on progress towards S&R CAP 2050
goals each year.
5.B. 2024 ESC S&R Workplan Update and Assignment – Not enough time to address.
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5.C. Volunteer Recruitment Update – Not enough time to address.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.A. Member Round
•Mark
o How do we learn ahead of time about city events that ESC may help enhance? Events
such as Water Conservation Month, Career Day, Volunteer Week, etc. Sarah
responded that she asked Kevin about a city calendar that shares what is planned in the
future but currently the City doesn’t have such a calendar. Sarah is going to look back
a few years and try to create one for ESC to work off of.
o Per Mrs. Butterworth’s complaint of trying to get action done after 6-8 years, is there a
more visible/transparent process the COAB could implement? Anything still “active”
after 30 days becomes top priority to address.
o ESC work touches issues and topics beyond Chapter 23. What is best approach with
other COAB staff without overburdening Amanda?
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:14 a.m.
Meeting Materials
•ESC Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee 2024 Priority Actions High Level List
•S&R 2024 Priorities Work Plan Schedule
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ESC Planner/Calendar/Metrics
May 2024
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ESC Planner
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Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Apr24
8: Commission Mtg (ESC report)
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Town Hall (ESC CMP)
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
21: AB Earth Day Famers Market/Festival Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24 Tree Subcom minutes due
30: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
May24
13: Commission Mtg
8: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
15: ESC Outreach Mtg
23: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: Commission Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
SRSC launches Conservation Challenge
Jun24
10: Commission Mtg
12: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
24: Commission Mtg
26: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
TBD: Parks Master Plan Special ESC Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
5: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
5: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
19: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
19: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
19 Tree Subcom minutes due
7/3: OSC minutes due
7/3: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
TSC/Bruce presents to CDB
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
Jul24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Town Hall Mtg (ESC CMP)
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due1:
Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
17 Tree Subcom minutes due
24: OSC minutes due
31: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
Aug24
12: Commission Mtg
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: ESC Outreach Mtg
26: Commission Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
7: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
7: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
14: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
21: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
14 Tree Subcom minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
9/4: OSC minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
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2024 Horizon Planning Calendar
January
•19: Arbor Day Flag Raising & Launches Mature Tree Inventory Contest
•21: Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
February
•24: Weed Wrangle
March
•9: Tour de Parks (partnering)
•Spring Break: Brazilian Pepper Tree Invasive Removal Event
April
•21: AB Earth Day Festival
May
•4: WellFest
•12: Mother’s Day
•18: Armed Forces Day
•18: New Age Hippy: Sportsters Field Day
•27: Memorial Day
June
•6: D-Day
•14: Flag Day
•16: Father’s Day
•19: Juneteenth (COAB offices closed)
•20: Summer begins
•29: COAB Summer Beach movie
July
•4: Independence Day
•13: Town Hall Meeting
August
•24: Movies in the Park
September
•2: Labor Day
•28: Fall Festival
October
•2: Rosh Hashanah begins
•14: Indigenous People’s Day / Columbus Day
•19: Family Fun Day
•31: Halloween; COAB Haunts & Treats
•ESC performs annual review of Chapter 23 & submits updates to staff & Commission
November
•2: Jazz Festival
•3: Daylight savings time ends
•5: Election day
•11: Veterans Day
•28: Thanksgiving
December
•TBD: ESC Annual Awards
•21: Winter begins
•25: Christmas
•31: New Year’s Eve
Notes:
•Decided events with dates still TBD:
•Lunch & Learn with PV Title TBD
•What is a Resilience Hub educational event TBD
•Household Hazardous Waste event TBD – Fall / Q4
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Beyond 2024
2025
•1/17/25 – Arbor Day
•4/22/25 – Earth Day
2026
•1/16/26 – Arbor Day
•4/22/26 – Earth Day
2027
•1/15/27 – Arbor Day
•4/22/27 – Earth Day
•Seek LEED for Cities recertification (shoot for Platinum?)
2028
•1/21/28 – Arbor Day
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ESC 90 Day Calendar
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MAY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
5p Teen Council
2
2p Tai Chi
2p Code Enforcemt
6pm AB ES How-To
3 4
9a WellFest
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
11a Wild Wonders
5
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
6
10:30a Chair Yoga
7
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC Wkshp
8
5:15p Tree Subcom
6p ESC mtg
9
2p Tai Chi
10 11
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
12
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
13
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
14
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
15
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
6p CDB
16
2p Tai Chi
6p STOP
17 18
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
11a Wild Wonders
19
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6-8p Acoustic Night
20
10:30a Chair Yoga
21
11a Tai Chi
22 23
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
24 25
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
26
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
27
MEMORIAL DAY
9a Memorial Day Event
10:30a Chair Yoga
28
11a Tai Chi
6:30p Commission Mtg
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JUNE 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
2
10-2 Farmer’s Market
6PM Songwriters Concert
3 4
11am Tai Chi
5
5p Teen Council
6
2p Tai Chi
6pm ESC Speaker &
Salon
7 8
9
10-2 Farmer’s Market
10
6:30 Commission mtg
11
11am Tai Chi
6pm ARCC mtg
12
5:15 Tree Subcom mtg
6pm ESC mtg
13
2p Tai Chi
14 15
16
10-2 Farmer’s Market
17 18
11am Tai Chi
6pm CDB mtg
19
JUNETEENTH CITY
OFFICES CLOSED
20
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
6p STOP
21 22
23
10-2 Farmer’s Market
6pm Acoustic Night
24
6:30 Commission mtg
25
11am Tai Chi
26
4:45p ESC OSC mtg
27
9am ESC S&R Subcom
2p Tai Chi
28 29
6p Summer Beach Movie
30
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JULY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2
11a Tai Chi
3 4
Independence Day
5 6
7
10-2 Farmer’s Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
8
6:30p Commission Mtg
9
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
10
5:15p Tree Subcom
6p ESC mtg
11
2p Tai Chi
2p Code
Enforcement
12 13
10am Town Hall
Mtg
14
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
15 16
11a Tai Chi
6p CDB
17
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
18
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
6p STOP
19 20
21
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
22
6:30p Commission Mtg
23
11a Tai Chi
24 25
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
26 27
28
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
29 30
11a Tai Chi
31
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 23 of 73
ESC 2024 Efforts to Date
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 24 of 73
April 2024 Efforts
•Two UNF MPH students presented their efforts on Howell Park video and Florida Friendly Landscaping guidelines•Environmental stewardship language remains in Charter Review Committee choices to send to Commission•Earth Day Festival & Tree Giveaway150 7-gallon trees given away! WOOT! WOOT!73 pre-reservations 75% picked up their pre-reserved trees; 18 no shows from pre-reservation list (25%)38 walk-ups that we caught information from; 44 walk-ups that we somehow missed capturing emails and addresses from Adopt-a-Tree Forms -- 4 completed on site; 18 passed out/taken home to complete -- For comparison, we passed out 34 forms on Jan 2024 Arbor Day; 6 people indicated on a sign-up sheet that they were interested in an AAT10 people signed up for ESC newsletter6 people indicated they wanted to volunteer 3 people indicated they wanted to serve on the ESC Vendors – Only 4 of the 9 vendors showed up (Kayak Amelia, COJ Parks & Recreation, Surfrider Foundation, Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol).
Friend / Word of Mouth 10
ESC Newsletter 8
City of AB Newsletter 25
Facebook 10
Direct email to waitlist & past tree giveaway signups 19
Other 5
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 25 of 73
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Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 27 of 73
Old/Past Documents
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 28 of 73
Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Nov23
6: Parks Master Plan Workshop
8: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Mtg (Houston)
15: ESC Outreach Mtg
20: Commission Workshop (Tentative)
27: Commission Mtg
28: Board Member Review Committee
29: Charter Review Committee
30: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
2: ESC monthly speaker & salon series Draft 2023 CAP Report & Updated Plan
AB Verified Tree Service on Marquee
1: All ESC Subcommittee minutes & calendar
items due (1st Wed)
2: ESC Agenda packet items due
28: ESC Newsletter items due
OSC plans 2024 Arbor Day Event
ESC drafts 2024 priorities
All ESC members recruit 2 new ESC members
Chair drafts 2023 presentation to Commission
Dec23
4: Board Member Review Committee
11: Commission Mtg
13: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
18: Charter Review Committee
18: Commission Workshop (Tentative)
20: ESC Outreach Mtg
21: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
7: ESC monthly speaker & salon series Final 2023 CAP Report & Updated Plan
Distribute 2024 VTS certificate/decal
ESC’s Self-Evaluation & Continual Improvement
Questionnaire
6: All ESC Subcommittee minutes & calendar
items due (1st Wed)
7: ESC Agenda packet items due
13: ESC approves 2024 priorities
26: ESC Newsletter items due
OSC plans 2024 Arbor Day Event
ESC approves 2024 priorities
OSC creates plan to publicize Spring 24 Adopt-a-
Tree Planting program
Jan24
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
18: STOP Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: ESC monthly speaker & salon series
19: Arbor Day Event
Review results from ESC’s Self-Evaluation &
Continual Improvement Questionnaire and decide
what 1-2 items to work on in 2024
1: All ESC agenda items & materials due for next
meeting including subcommittee minutes,
planner/calendar/metric items, & newsletter items
4: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by noon
11: OSC agenda materials due by noon
18: S&R agenda materials due by noon
OSC finishes & implements Arbor Day Event
ESC starts 2024-2025 ESC budget based on
approved priorities in Dec
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
OSC promotes Spring 24 Adopt-a-Tree Planting
program
Feb24
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
15: STOP Mtg
21: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: Charter Review Committee
1: ESC monthly speaker & salon series
1: All ESC agenda items & materials due for next
meeting including subcommittee minutes,
planner/calendar/metric items, & newsletter items
8: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by noon
15: OSC agenda materials due by noon
22: S&R agenda materials due by noon
ESC continues work on 2024-2025 ESC budget
based on approved priorities in Dec
OSC continues to promote Spring 24 Adopt-a-
Tree Planting program
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 29 of 73
Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Jan24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: MLK Jr Day Celebration - SeaWalk
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
20: Commission Town Hall
22: C24 & Comp Plan Workshop
22:: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
29: Commission Priority Setting
19: Arbor Day Event & Launch of AB Mature Tree
Inventory Contest thru 2/29
Review results from ESC’s Self-Evaluation &
Continual Improvement Questionnaire and decide
what 1-2 items to work on in 2024
Launch CAP survey
Update CAP
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24: Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC finishes & implements Arbor Day Event
ESC starts 2024-2025 ESC budget based on
approved priorities in Dec
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
OSC promotes Spring 24 Adopt-a-Tree Planting
program
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
S&R implements CAP survey and updates CAP
S&R maps out Conservation Challenge
Feb24
12: Commission Mtg
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
21: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
26: Commission Mtg
28: Charter Review Committee
1: ESC Env Stewardship How-To series
20: Amy Franqui at Beaches Library (partner)
24: Howell Park Weed Wrangle (partner First
Coast Invasive Working Group)
24: Household Haz Waste JB 9-3
AB Mature Tree Inventory Contest
Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
7: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
14: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
14: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
28 Tree Subcom minutes due
29: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC continues work on 2024-2025 ESC budget
based on approved priorities in Dec
OSC continues to promote Spring 24 Adopt-a-
Tree Planting program
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC promotes March events
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
Mar24
11: Commission Mtg
13: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
25: Commission Mtg
27: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: Charter Review Committee
28: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
7: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
9: Tour de Parks (City 10 park ride)
TBD: Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal Event Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
6: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
20: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
20: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
27 Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC discusses draft 2024-2025 ESC budget
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
Apr24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Town Hall
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
21: AB Earth Day Famers Market/Festival Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24 Tree Subcom minutes due
30: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 30 of 73
Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Jan24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: MLK Jr Day Celebration - SeaWalk
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
20: Commission Town Hall
22: C24 & Comp Plan Workshop
22:: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
29: Commission Priority Setting
19: Arbor Day Event & Launch of AB Mature Tree
Inventory Contest thru 2/29
Review results from ESC’s Self-Evaluation &
Continual Improvement Questionnaire and decide
what 1-2 items to work on in 2024
Launch CAP survey
Update CAP
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24: Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC finishes & implements Arbor Day Event
ESC starts 2024-2025 ESC budget based on
approved priorities in Dec
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
OSC promotes Spring 24 Adopt-a-Tree Planting
program
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
S&R implements CAP survey and updates CAP
S&R maps out Conservation Challenge
Feb24
12: Commission Mtg
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
21: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
26: Commission Mtg
28: Charter Review Committee
1: ESC Env Stewardship How-To series
20: Amy Franqui at Beaches Library (partner)
24: Howell Park Weed Wrangle (partner First
Coast Invasive Working Group)
24: Household Haz Waste JB 9-3
AB Mature Tree Inventory Contest
Chemical Management Plan
Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
7: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
14: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
14: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
28 Tree Subcom minutes due
29: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC continues work on 2024-2025 ESC
budget based on approved priorities in Dec
OSC continues to promote Spring 24 Adopt-a-
Tree Planting program
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC promotes March events
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
Mar24
11: Commission Mtg
13: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
25: Commission Mtg
27: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: Charter Review Committee
28: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
7: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
9: Tour de Parks (City 10 park ride)
TBD: Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal Event Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
6: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
20: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
20: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
27 Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC discusses draft 2024-2025 ESC budget
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
Apr24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Town Hall
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
21: AB Earth Day Famers Market/Festival Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24 Tree Subcom minutes due
30: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
May24
13: Commission Mtg
8: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
15: ESC Outreach Mtg
23: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: Commission Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 31 of 73
Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Mar24
11: Commission Mtg
13: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
25: Commission Mtg
27: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: Charter Review Committee
28: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
7: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
9: Tour de Parks (City 10 park ride)
TBD: Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal Event Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
6: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
20: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
20: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
27 Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC discusses draft 2024-2025 ESC budget
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC plans for 4/21 Earth Day event
Apr24
8: Commission Mtg (ESC report)
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Town Hall (ESC CMP)
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
21: AB Earth Day Famers Market/Festival Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24 Tree Subcom minutes due
30: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
May24
13: Commission Mtg
8: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
15: ESC Outreach Mtg
23: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: Commission Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
Jun24
10: Commission Mtg
12: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
24: Commission Mtg
26: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
Jul24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Town Hall Mtg (ESC CMP)
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 32 of 73
JANUARY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
City Closed
2
9a Senior Social
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
3 4
6p Youth Council
5 6
7
10-2 Farmer’s Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
8
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission Mtg
9
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
6p ARCC
10
5:15p Tree Subcom
6p ESC mtg
11
2p Tai Chi
12 13
11am MLK Jr Day
Celebration -
SeaWalk
14
10-2 Farmer’s Market
15
MLK Jr. HOLIDAY
16
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
6p CDB
17
4:45pm ESC Outreach
Subcom
18
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
6p STOP
19
9am Arbor Day Flag
Raising & Launch of
Mature Tree
Inventory Contest
20
10a Town Hall
21
10-2 Farmer’s Market
ESC Tree Giveaway
22
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission Mtg
23
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
24
6pm Charter Review
Committee
25
9am ESC S&R Subcom
2p Tai Chi
26 27
28
10-2 Farmer’s Market
29
10:30a Chair Yoa
5:30p Commission
Priority Setting
30
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
6p ARCC
31
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 33 of 73
FEBRUARY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
2p Tai Chi
6p Youth Council
2 3
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
4
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
5
10:30a Chair Yoga
5:30p Commission
Priority Setting
6
11a Tai Chi
7 8
2p Tai Chi
6:30p Pension Bd
Mtgs
9 10
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
11
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
12
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
13
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
14
5:15 Tree Subcom
6pm ESC mtg
15
2p Tai Chi
6p STOP
16 17
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
3p Black History
Month Music
&Trivia
18
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
19
10:30a Chair Yoga
20
11a Tai Chi
6p CDB
6pm Yard Invaders
Wkshp at Library
21
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
22
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
5p Manhattan Beach Proj
23 24
9a-12p Weed
Wrangle
9-3 JB HHW event
6:30p Black History
Month Movie Night
25
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
26
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
27
11a Tai Chi
28
6pm Charter
Review Committee
29
2p Tai Chi
Last day of Mature
Tree Inventory
Contest Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 34 of 73
MARCH 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
3
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
4
10:30a Chair Yoga
5
11a Tai Chi
1-4p 6p ARCC
Wkshp
6 7
2p Tai Chi
2p Code Enforcemt
6p Youth Council
6pm AB ES How-To
8 9
9a Tour de Parks
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
10
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
11
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
12
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
13
5:15 Tree Subcom
6pm ESC mtg
14
2p Tai Chi
15 16
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
17
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
18
10:30a Chair Yoga
19
11a Tai Chi
20
6p CDB
21
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
6p STOP
22 23
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
24
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
25
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
26
11a Tai Chi
27
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
6pm Charter
Review Committee
28
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 35 of 73
APRIL 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
10:30a Chair Yoga
2
11a Tai Chi
3
5p Teen Council
4
6pm AB ES How-To
11a Tai Chi
5 6
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
7
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
8
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
9
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC Wkshp
10
5:15 Tree Subcom
6pm ESC mtg
11
2p Tai Chi
12 13
9a Tour de Parks
10a Town Hall
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
14
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
15
10:30a Chair Yoga
16
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
17
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
6p CDB
18
2p Tai Chi
6p STOP
19 20
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
21
ESC Earth Day /
Tree Giveaway
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
22
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
23
11a Tai Chi
24
6pm Charter
Review Committee
25
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
26 27
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
28
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
29
10:30a Chair Yoga
30
11a Tai Chi
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 36 of 73
Summary of 2023 Efforts
Advised COAB on policy for limiting smoking in public spaces to include beaches Provided recommendations to strengthen Chapter 23 while establishing outreach programs to increase community awareness of tree protection requirementsHosted Arbor Day Event in January 2023 Hosted Air Potato Weed Wrangle in partnership with First Coast Invasive Species Working GroupPartnered on successful Bull Family Land Dedication Hosted successful Earth Day themed AB Farmers Market Hosted successful monthly Speaker & Salon event Planted 51 “Adopt a Trees” throughout our city in 2023. Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 37 of 73
January 2024 Efforts
Decided upon our 2024 Chairs: ESC Chair (Sarah
Boren); Tree Subcom Chair (Bruce Andrews);
Outreach Subcom Co-Chairs (Anatasia Houston &
Patrick Nobles); and S&R Subcom Chair (Sarah Boren)
Arbor Day a HUGE success!
30+ ABE students for flag raising event
100% placement of 104 trees throughout AB
11 Adopt-A-Tree forms completed and submitted
34 Adopt-A-Tree forms passed out
92 residents pre-reserved trees
33 walk-ups
17 signups for future tree giveaway
Charter Review Committee motion declined
Chapter 23 Public Comment & Commission Discussion
Item
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 38 of 73
February 2024 Efforts
•Presented to 20+ and recruited two UNF Masters
in Public Health students to work on Chemical
Management Plan and Howell Park video
•Secured 10 vendors to date for our 4/21/24
Farmer’s Market Earth Day Festival
•Environmental stewardship language adopted by
•Charter Review Committee
•Presented to 130 Fletcher students about the ESC
and challenges it tries to address – for a Global
Perspectives AICE class
•Promoted 2024 Weed Wrangle – 25+ volunteers
helped reduce invasives in Howell Park
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 39 of 73
March 2024 Efforts
•Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal
•COAB signed LOC and LOI on two CPRG grant
applications focused on buildings and
transportation respectively
•Two UNF MPH students actively working on Howell
Park video and Florida Friendly Landscaping
guidelines
•Environmental stewardship language remains in
Charter Review Committee choices to send to
Commission
Agenda Item #7.A.08 May 2024Page 40 of 73
EXHIBIT A
Sec. 23-8. - Definitions.
Heritage tree shall mean any designated maritime species that is thirty (30) inches DBH or greater and
declared by the city commission to be of unique or intrinsic value due to its age, size, species, and/or
cultural, ecological or historical significance or some other contribution to the city's or a neighborhood's
character and which is in good condition, as determined by an arborist; also, any tree designated as a Florida
State Champion, United States Champion, or World Champion by the American Forestry Association which
has been designated to be a heritage tree by the city commission. Heritage trees may be located within parks
or other public property. On private property, heritage trees must be voluntarily nominated by the property
owner. The city administrator shall keep a record of all heritage trees so designated and their location.
Tree removal shall mean any act that physically removes the tree or its roots from the earth or causes a tree
to die including, but not limited to, changing the natural grade above or below the root system or around the
trunk or improper pruning where the natural form of the tree is permanently changed and results in tree
death or decline. This definition does not include successful relocation of trees.
Sec. 23-14. - Tree conservation fund.
(a) Establishment of tree fund. The city commission hereby recognizes and reaffirms the prior
establishment of the tree conservation fund ("tree fund") for the purposes of accepting and disbursing
monies paid to the city as part of tree mitigation and any other funds deposited with the city for the
purpose of tree and vegetation conservation and protection. This fund shall be used solely for the
planting of trees, the protection and conservation of existing trees where appropriate, or and the re-
establishment or improvement of vegetative resources in the city and any other ancillary costs
associated with such activities, provided that such ancillary costs shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of
the cost of the particular project.
(b) Terms of existence. The tree fund shall be self-perpetuating from year to year unless specifically
terminated by the city commission.
(c) Tree fund assets. All funds received shall be placed in trust for and inure to the public use and
environmental benefit of the city. Said funds shall be used and distributed as designated by the city
commission.
(d) Tree fund administration.
(1) Tree funds shall be used only for the purposes designated by the city commission in
accordance with the intent of this chapter and the applicable goals, objectives and policies as set
forth within the comprehensive plan.
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(2) All mitigation funds collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the tree fund,
which shall be a separate account established and maintained apart from the general revenue
fund of the city.
(e) Disbursal of tree fund assets.
(1) Expenditures for projects funded by the tree fund shall be made in accordance with the
established purchasing procedures of the city. The environmental stewardship committee (ESC)
shall review and make recommendations on the disbursal of tree fund assets to the city
commission. The city commission shall have final approval on all disbursals of the tree fund
assets.
(2) Priority shall be given to the use of funds for projects that plant or replace trees or
vegetation along public rights-of-way or on properties and lands in public use, or on lands
owned by homeowners or property owners associations, or on other private property provided
the trees are planted within the front yard setback areas or, in the case of corner lots only, the
required side yard setback areas which adjoin a public right-of-way that will provide needed
shade, aesthetic enhancement or the re-establishment of tree canopy in neighborhoods and
along public roadways. For trees planted on private property, the property owner shall be
responsible for maintaining the health of the tree(s). Should the administrator become aware of
any tree dying or being in a state of decline within three (3) years of being planted, the property
owner shall be required to replace the tree within sixty (60) days of that determination.
Secondarily, funds may be used for purchase of landscape materials or equipment necessary
and proper for the preservation, maintenance, relocation or restoration of trees and ecosystems
on any public land in the city, or for the funding of community educational programs which
promote, enhance or implement the goals and objectives established in this chapter.
Sec. 23-32. - Tree protection during development and construction.
It is the intent of this section that on all properties under development, regardless of whether or not a
tree removal permit is required, the property owner(s) and their agent(s) shall ensure that the measures
described in this section are complied with in order to protect all regulated trees that may be impacted
by the development activities.
(a) Restrictions during construction.
(1) Placement of materials, machinery, or temporary soils. It shall be unlawful for any person(s) to cause
or allow the storage of construction materials, the passing of or use of heavy equipment or machinery,
or the temporary storage of soil deposits within the tree protection zone of any regulated tree or group
of trees to be preserved.
(2) Disposal of waste materials. It shall be unlawful for any person(s) to cause or allow the disposal of
waste materials such as paint, oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete, or mortar on any private property.
Further, any of these or other materials that may be harmful to the life of a regulated tree may not be
allowed to sit on or enter the soil within the tree protection zone or where planting beds are to be
situated.
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(b) Burden of tree protection on property owner. The property owner(s) and their agent(s) shall ensure
that any tree shown on the vegetation inventory for which a tree removal permit has not been obtained
is to be protected. The property owner shall guarantee survival of preserved, relocated, and
replacement trees for no less than six (6) years from the date the city accepts the trees and landscaping
as complete, unless a greater time period is required by a development order. If a preserved, relocated
or replacement tree dies during that time period, the property owner shall replace the tree in
accordance with a remedial action as required by this chapter.
(c) Protective barriers and signage required. Protective barriers and signage shall be installed around
every tree or group of trees to be preserved prior to commencement of construction, in compliance
with the guidelines in the Tree Protection Guide for Builders and Developers, published by the Florida
Division of Forestry and/or any other reasonable requirements deemed appropriate by the
administrator to implement this part.
(1)
(a)
Temporary protective barriers for tree less than 14” DBH shall be placed at a 1 foot of radius from the tree
trunk for every inch diameter of tree, unless otherwise approved by the administrator. For example,
10 “DBH tree would have a root protection zone radius of at least 10 feet. least six (6) feet from the
base of any tree, and shall encompass at least fifty (50) percent of the area under the dripline of any
tree or trees to preserved or retained for mitigation credit, unless otherwise approved by the
administrator.
(b) Temporary protective barriers for trees 14” DBH or greater shall be placed at a 1 ½ foot radius from
the tree trunk for every inch diameter of the tree, unless otherwise approved by the administrator. For
example, 14” DBH needs a root protection zone radius of at least 21 feet.
(2) Temporary protective barriers shall be at least three (3) feet high, and shall consist of either a wood
fence with two-by-four posts placed a maximum of eight (8) feet apart with a two-by-four minimum top
rail, or a mesh fence, or other similar barrier which will limit access to the protected area, unless
otherwise approved by the administrator.
(d) Adjacent properties. The property owner(s) and their agent(s) shall ensure protective barricading of
all regulated trees located on adjacent properties, that have root or branch systems that encroach upon
the subject property, and that may potentially be impacted by development activities.
Sec. 23-33. - Mitigation to be assessed.
(a) Mitigation required. Replacement or relocation shall be the preferred methods of mitigation. Unless
mitigation in the form of payment into the tree conservation fund has been approved in accordance
with section 23-37, mitigation in the form of tree replacement relocation or preservation shall be
required to offset any impacts resulting from the removal of regulated trees/vegetation as a condition
of the tree or vegetation removal permit. On-site tree relocation does not require mitigation, provided
the burden of tree protection required by Section 23-32 (b) is met.
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(b) Mitigation assessment. In general, mitigation shall be assessed according to the ratios given in
the following table, such that the number of inches removed (first number) are proportional to
the number of inches required to be replaced, relocated or preserved (second number):
TABLE 1. STANDARD MITIGATION ASSESSMENT
CLASSIFICATION OF
PROPERTY/PROJECTS
CATEGORY OF REGULATED TREE
Diameter at
breast height
(DBH) less than
fourteen (14)
inches
Ratio is
expressed as
inches
removed:
inches owed
Diameter at
breast height
(DBH) equal to
or greater than
fourteen (14)
inches and less
than thirty (30)
inches
Ratio is
expressed as
inches
removed:
inches owed
Diameter at
breast height
(DBH) of thirty
(30) inches or
greater
Ratio is
expressed as
inches
removed:
inches owed
Heritage
Ratio is
expressed as
inches
removed:
inches owed
Vacant lot1 1:0.5 1:0.5 1:1 1:2.5
Developed lot2 1:0.5 1:1 1:2 1:3
New construction3 1:1.5 1:2 1:3 1:4
Public property 1:1.5 1:2 1:3 1:4
Environmentally sensitive areas4 1:2 1:2 1:3 1:4
Historic corridor5 1:2 1:2 1:3 1:4
Where a property falls under the definition of a vacant lot and new construction, the mitigation requirements for a vacant lot shall
apply.
1 Vacant lot shall mean any property not previously developed with a structure of any kind or a property where all structures were
removed more than twenty (20) years prior to the date of the tree removal application.
2 Developed lot shall mean any parcel upon which any building, structure, pavement or stormwater facility exists or is proposed but
which does not fall under the definition of new construction or vacant lot.
3 New construction shall mean the construction of a new principal building. For the purposes of this chapter, this definition does not
include construction proposed on vacant lots. This definition shall include construction proposed on lots that have an active permit
for demolition of the principal building; lots where the principal building has been demolished but no building permit for a new
principal building has been issued; and where trees are proposed to be removed or relocated in preparation for demolition or
development of a principal building.
4 Environmentally sensitive areas shall include lands, waters or areas within the City of Atlantic Beach which meet one (1) or more of
the following criteria:
(a) Wetlands determined to be jurisdictional, and which are regulated by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or the St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD);
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(b) Estuaries or estuarine systems;
(c) Outstanding Florida Waters as designated by the State of Florida and natural water bodies;
(d) Areas designated pursuant to the Federal Coastal Barrier Resource Act (PL97-348), and those beach and
dune areas seaward of the coastal construction control line;
(e) Areas designated as conservation on the future land use map;
(f) Essential habitat to listed species as determined by approved methodologies of the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, and the FDEP.
5 Historic corridor shall mean a tree lined roadway or portion thereof that exhibits special historic, architectural, or cultural value to
the citizens of the city as declared by the city commission.
(c) General conditions. Mitigation shall be in the form of preservation of existing trees, successful
relocation of existing trees, replacement with new trees, or payment into the tree fund as authorized by this
chapter shall occur within thirty (30) days, or prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or other final
approval if it is in association with a development permit. The applicant assumes all duties, risks and costs
associated with mitigation.
(d) Tree preservation. Only residentially zoned parcels that currently have an active building permit for a
new principal building may receive preservation credit in accordance with following. For each existing
onsite trees that is a designated maritime species, as defined in this chapter, and that is fourteen (14) inches
DBH or greater that is preserved onsite, the total number of inches required for mitigation shall be reduced
by twenty-five (25) percent, up to a maximum reduction of fifty (50) percent or forty (40) inches, whichever
is less. For example, if one hundred (100) inches of mitigation is required and one (1), twenty-inch DBH
live oak tree is preserved on-site the required mitigation would be reduced by twenty-five (25) percent to
seventy-five (75) total inches of mitigation required.
(e) Tree relocation. Existing trees onsite that are three (3) inches DBH or greater that are relocated onsite
shall not be assessed mitigation, provided they meet the requirements of Section 23-34. and that would
otherwise be removed from the site because of development may be utilized as credit towards the assessed
mitigation, subject to the other conditions stated in this section, if relocated onsite.
(ef) Tree replacement.
(1) Replacement quality and size. To help ensure that they grow to maturity quickly, new replacement trees
shall be the same quality of "Florida Number One", as defined in the most current edition of the Grades and
Standards for Nursery Plants, published by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
Division of Plant Industry.
a. Oaks shall have a minimum four-inch caliper and twelve-foot height at time of installation.
b. All other new replacement trees shall have a minimum two-inch caliper and ten-foot height at time of
installation.
c. Palms shall have a minimum clear trunk height of eight (8) feet at time of installation.
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d. New replacement shade trees shall be of a species typically yielding an average mature crown spread of
no less than thirty (30) feet in Northeast Florida and shall be chosen from the Atlantic Beach Recommended
Species List. Upon approval of the administrator, alternate species not appearing on the recommended list
may be utilized, but in no case shall trees from the Atlantic Beach Prohibited Species List, also maintained
and published by the city, be utilized for mitigation credit.
e. In the event that a property cannot reasonably accommodate required mitigation on site, the property
owner can get replacement credit for planting trees on an immediately adjacent neighbor's property. For
vacant lots only, the property owner may get replacement credit for planting trees on any private property
within one-quarter (¼) mile of the vacant lot. This shall only be done as an alternative to payment into the
tree fund when it can be proven that a site cannot fit required replacement plantings. A signed letter from the
property owner accepting off-site mitigation plantings and maintenance obligations shall be attached with
the tree permit application.
f. Atlantic Beach Recommended Species List. Replacement trees shall [be] selected from the following list.
This list was created based on hardiness, disease and pest resistance, availability, and size variance. No
mitigation credit will be approved for trees that are not on this list, unless approved by the administrator.
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH RECOMMENDED TREE LIST
SHADE TREES
Common Name Botanical Name
Ash, Green Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Ash, Water Fraxinus caroliniana
Bay, Loblolly Gordonia lasianthus
Cedar, Southern Red Juniperus silicicola
Cypress, Bald Taxodium distichum
Cypress, Pond Taxodium ascendens
Elm, American Ulmus americana
Elm, Florida Ulmus american floridana
Hickory, Mockernut Carya Tomentosa
Hickory, Pecan Carya illinoensis
Hickory, Pignut Carya glabra
Hickory, Water Carya aquatica
Loquat, Japanese Plum Eriobotrya japonica
Magnolia, Southern Magnolia grandiflora
Magnolia, Sweetbay Magnolia virginiana
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Maple, Florida Acer barbatum
Maple, Red Acer rubrum
Oak, Live Quercus virginiana
Oak, Shumard Red Quercus shumardii
Oak, Swamp Chesnut Quercus michauxii
Pine, Loblolly Pinus taeda
Pine, Long-leaf Pinus palustris
Pine. Pond Pinus serotina
Pine, Slash Pinus elliottii
Sugarberry Celtis laevigata
Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua
Sycamore Platanus occidentalis
Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica
PALM TREES
Common Name Botanical Name
Palm, Cabbage Sabal palmetto
Palm, Canary Island Date Phoenix canariensis
Palm, Pindo Butia capitata
Palm, Sylvester Date Palm Phoenix sylvestris
Palm, Washington Washingtonia robusta
UNDERSTORY OR ORNAMENTAL TREES
Common Name Botanical Name
Cedar, Red Juniperus virginiana
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Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica
Elm, Winged Ulmus alata
Holly, American Ilex opaca
Holly, Dahoon Ilex cassine
Holly, East Palatka Ilex attenuata
Holly, Yaupon Ilex vomitoria
Oak, Myrtle Quercus myrtifolia
Oak, Sand Live Quercus geminata
Podocarpus, Yew Podocarpus macrophyllus
Privet, Glossy Ligustrum lucidum
Privet, Japanese Ligustrum japonicum
Redbud Cercis canadensis
Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera
(2)Selection criteria.
a. All oaks removed pursuant to a permit shall be mitigated with the preservation, relocation, or
planting of oaks, unless payment is made to the tree fund in accordance with section 23-37.
Replacement credit for oaks shall be limited to the species of oak trees listed on the Atlantic Beach
Recommended Species List. Upon approval of the administrator, hardwood species yielding similar
canopy may be used to mitigate removed oaks.
b. The planting or relocation of palm trees may only be used as mitigation for removed palm trees.
c. When a Designated Maritime Species is removed, mitigation credit shall only be given for the
planting, or preservation, or relocation of a Designated Maritime Species. This shall not be limited to the
exact same species. When a Designated Maritime Species is removed, at least twenty-five (25) percent
of mitigation shall be provided on site in the form of replacement. Incentive credit shall be granted for
the use of Designated Maritime Species when replacing regulated trees that are not a Designated
Maritime Species. The incentive credit is equal to two (2) times the normal replacement credit. For
example, if one(1), ten-inch DBH southern magnolia tree is removed, any tree(s) planted for mitigation
credit must be one (1) of the Designated Maritime Species. However, if one (1), ten-inch palm tree is
removed, any tree planted for mitigation credit that is a Designated Maritime Species will receive
double credit (i.e. one (1), four-inch caliper live oak will receive eight (8) inches of mitigation credit).
(3)Placement criteria.
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a.Avoidance of underground utilities. No trees except those with a normal mature height of less
than thirty (30) feet may be planted within five (5) linear feet of the centerline of any utility easement.
b.Avoidance of aboveground utilities and public facilities. No trees may be planted closer than the
following distances to any curbs, curb lines, sidewalks or aboveground utilities than the following,
except for plans demonstrating no conflict with existing aboveground utilities or public facilities, and
approved by the administrator:
1. Small trees or palms with normal mature height of fifteen (15) to thirty (30) feet shall have a
minimum setback of three (3) feet.
2. Medium trees or palms with normal mature height of thirty (30) to fifty (50) feet shall have a
minimum setback of six (6) feet.
3. Large trees with normal mature height of fifty (50) feet or more shall have a minimum setback
of ten (10) feet.
c.Spacing. The following spacing requirements shall serve as general guidelines for the optimal
growth and viability of trees, though trees may be planted closer together upon approval of the
administrator:
1. Small trees or palms with normal mature height of fifteen (15) to thirty (30) feet shall be spaced
at least ten (10) feet.
2. Medium trees or palms with normal mature height of thirty (30) to fifty (50) feet shall be spaced
at least twenty (20) feet.
3. Large trees with normal mature height of fifty (50) feet or more shall be spaced at least thirty
(30) feet.
4. Spacing of two (2) or more trees of differing sizes shall be based upon the spacing requirements
of the largest tree.
Sec. 23-34. - Maintenance and monitoring requirements.
The property owner shall be responsible for maintaining the health of any preserved, relocated or
replacement trees for three (3) six (6) years from the date of the final inspection approving the work.
Failure to ensure the viability of the tree(s) is a violation of this chapter and subject to section 23-46.
(1) Determination of success. The property owner shall analyze the condition of each tree, three (3) six (6)
years after the tree was preserved, relocated or planted. This analysis shall be submitted to the city for
inspection and approval within thirty (30) days of being made.
Should any tree die or be in a state of decline within three (3) six (6) years of being preserved, relocated, or,
the property owner shall be required to replace the tree within sixty (60) days of that determination. The
threesix -year monitoring and approval period shall begin anew whenever a tree is replaced. If that
replacement tree is found not to be viable at the end of the second monitoring period, the property owner
may pay the appropriate amount into the tree fund in lieu of planting a third replacement tree. If the property
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owner fails to replace the tree or to pay the appropriate amount into the tree fund within sixty (60) days, the
property owner shall be in violation of this chapter.
(2) Large-scale projects. If a permit includes the relocation of ten (10) or more trees, or the planting of one
hundred (100) or more replacement trees, the determination of success for the overall mitigation effort shall
be based upon a percent survival rate. A successful project shall be one (1) in which ninety (90) percent or
more of the newly planted or relocation trees are determined to be viable after a period of three (3) years. If
a large-scale project is determined to be successful on this basis, additional replacement trees will not be
required. If this success rate is not met, then section 23-34(1) shall apply.
Sec. 23-37. - Payment in lieu of replacement/relocation.
It is the intent of this chapter that all reasonable methods be used to replace or relocate trees onsite.
Payment to the tree fund in lieu of replacement or relocation shall not be construed as a routine
mitigation option. Rather, it shall be reserved for cases where the ability to replace or relocate trees
onsite is restricted by circumstances related to federal, state or local regulations and requirements
including but not limited to conflicts with rights-of-way, utilities, stormwater facilities, septic fields and
environmentally sensitive areas. The value to be paid into the tree fund shall be established and
adopted by the city commission, and payments to the tree fund may be approved in accordance with
the following provisions:
(1) Applications for tree or vegetation removal permits for all uses and development shall replace
or relocate required mitigation onsite, except in cases where the administrator finds, based upon the
above stated conditions, that onsite mitigation is not possible. Upon approval of a mitigation plan by the
administrator, a permit shall be issued by the administrator, and the remaining balance of the required
mitigation shall be payable to the tree fund prior to permit issuance.
(2) Where payment in lieu of preservation, relocation, or replacement is approved, as set forth in
preceding subsections (1) or (2), the applicant shall pay the equivalent value of the portion not
mitigated, to the city's tree fund. The approved mitigation payment shall be payable to the tree fund
prior to permit issuance.
Sec. 23-52. Environmental stewardship committee—Intent.
The maritime forest in Atlantic Beach is core to the city's identity as a small coastal village. The tree canopy
creates beauty, provides a home for wildlife, functions as an element of the water management system and
enhances property values. It is in the best interest for this committee to be the stewards of the tree canopy
through advocacy, assessment, maintenance, planting and preservation of this natural resource. The city parks
provide open spaces for recreation, exercise, wildlife habitat, relaxation and encounters with the natural world.
This committee intends to support the community to provide a variety of park spaces that are well maintained,
accessible and secure. This committee shall take the lead and set high community standards in the beautification
and maintenance of public spaces located within the city. The Atlantic Ocean, the St. Johns River and the
Intracoastal Waterway have a great deal of influence on the micro climate, drainage issues and the diverse
vegetation and wildlife that thrive within the city. The care and health of the coast and marsh must be paramount
in every recommendation made by this committee about the use of our land, water system and tree canopy.
(a)Environmental stewardship committee purposes. It shall be the purpose of the environmental
stewardship committee:
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(1) To study and make recommendations to the city commission and city staff with respect to
the city's:
a. Maritime forest;
b. Parks and open spaces;
c. Beautification of public and private spaces; and
d. Environmental stewardship.
(2) To act as a motivating and coordinating body to encourage joint public and private
participation in promoting these purposes.
(b)Environmental stewardship committee—Scope of activities. The environmental stewardship committee
shall provide guidance and support to the city commission and city manager and, upon request by the
city commission or city manager, shall provide written recommendations, in the following areas:
(1) Maritime forest:
a. Clarifying and strengthening the city's processes and all tree and landscape related city
codes and ordinances;
b. Monitoring the appropriate administration and enforcement of the city's ordinances;
c. Promoting transparency through online access to relevant information;
d. Developing and maintaining environmental education and outreach programs about the
maritime forest and relevant codes;
e. Promoting appropriate planting and care of trees on private property to owners,
developers, builders, and tree/landscape service contractors;
f. Developing and maintaining a long-term tree plan that includes an assessment of the
tree canopy, projecting future needs, and developing a calendar and budget for tree
planting in parks, public spaces and along streets and rights-of-way;
g. Promoting tree canopy advocacy including upholding the city's status as a bona fide
"Tree City USA;"
h. Developing a process for systematic, review of the city's enforcement of the existing
tree codes, including the long-term health of trees planted for mitigation; and
i. Developing and maintaining a process for citizens to communicate possible violations to
the city.
(2) Parks and open spaces:
a. Developing and maintaining a long-range plan to protect, improve and beautify park
spaces;
b. Improving access to and amenities for parks including disability accommodations, bike
paths, parking, signage and other user friendly features;
c. Expanding the city's inventory of parks and conservation land through acquisition or
other means; and
d. Maintaining a web-based, publicly accessible inventory of parks including their history,
archeological value, rules of use, deed restrictions and conservation easements.
(3) Beautification of public and private spaces:
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a. Enhancing public spaces, including public rights-of-way, roadsides, city buildings, beach
accesses and other publicly held properties with art, carefully maintained landscape
design and plantings;
b. Incentivizing and advocating for beautification of private and commercial spaces;
c. Reducing the number and appearance of degraded or blighted properties; and
d. Developing a design theme/community branding for signage, bus shelters, lighting and
other elements of the built environment.
(4) Environmental stewardship:
a. Utilizing best practices, including a science based approach, when making any decision
about development and its impact on our environment;
b. Protecting the beach, dunes, marshlands and wetlands as critical defenses in hurricane,
erosion and flooding conditions;
c. Communicating the dynamics of tidal drainage and floodplain with the goal of
preserving the city's flood management system;
d. Reviewing the city's environmental codes and ensuring enforcement of rules including,
but not limited to, dumping, septic tanks and commercial pollution; and
e. Reviewing, updating and maintaining the Marsh Master Plan for adherence to current
research about sea level change and wetlands preservation.
(c)Membership, terms, appointments, geographic requirements, composition.
(1)Membership. The eEnvironmental stewardship sStewardship Ccommittee shall be composed
of eleven (11) members. One-half (½) of the filled seats of the committee shall constitute a
quorum. Membership will be based on District residency (four members) and non-district
affiliation (seven at large) members. No member of the committee shall hold any other
public office in violation of Article II, Section 5(a), Florida Constitution.
(2)Terms. Following the expiration of the terms of office of the inaugural board members, aAll
members shall serve three-year terms. Members shall not serve more than three (3)
consecutive terms on the committee. All terms shall expire on December 31 of the proper
year, provided, however, that members whose terms expire shall continue to serve until
replacement appointments are effective. Any committee member who wishes to resign
should submit a letter of resignation to the chairman and city clerk. Any vacancy during the
unexpired term of an appointed member shall be filled for the remainder of the term.
Should the length of the unexpired term be less than one (1) year, then such appointment
shall not count towards the maximum number of consecutive terms.
(3)Appointments. Except for the inaugural committee members, cCommittee members shall be
selected by the Bboard Mmember Rreview committee and shall be confirmed by the
commission. The commission shall select the inaugural committee members as follows:
Member Representation Appointed By
At large Mayor (3 years)
At large Mayor (4 years)
At large Mayor (3 years)
District 1308 resident Seat 2 commissioner (3 years)
At large Seat 2 commissioner (4 years)
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District 1307 resident Seat 3 commissioner (3 years)
At large Seat 3 commissioner (4 years)
District 1306 resident Seat 4 commissioner (3 years)
At large Seat 4 commissioner (4 years)
District 1312 resident Seat 5 commissioner (3 years)
At large Seat 5 commissioner (4 years)
(4)Geographical requirements. There shall be at least one (1) member representing each city
district on the committee It is highly desirable that each of the city’s four districts be
represented on the committee by a member residing in that district. Should a qualified
applicant not meet the district residency requirement than that applicant may be accepted
as an at-large member to meet full membership. Each committee member must be a full
time resident of the city or own real property in the city. For the purpose of this section, full
time residency shall be defined as the person's principal place of abode. Any member must
immediately notify the city manager and chair in writing upon no longer meeting these
membership qualifications.
(5)Composition. To the extent possible, committee members should demonstrate at least one
(1) of the following skills, experience, expertise, educational background or interests:
a. Knowledge of best practices in environmental management and sustainability;
b. Land development and building construction;
c. Urban planning and design;
d. Arboriculture and horticulture;
e. Landscape architecture;
f. Environmental policy;
g. Environmental and constitutional law;
h. Community engagement; and
i. Educational programming.
(d)Organization.
(1) The committee shall meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Special meetings may
be called by the chair, provided at least forty-eight (48) hours' notice is provided and that a
majority of the members must agree to the date and time. At its first regularly scheduled
meeting each January, the committee shall elect from among its members a chair, vice
chair, and secretary who shall assume their positions immediately upon election.
(2) The chair shall preside at all meetings of the committee. The vice chair shall preside if the
chair is absent.
(3) The committee shall be staffed at each meeting by a city staff member appointed by the city
manager to act as the recording clerk. In addition, the city manager or his/her designee shall
attend all committee meetings.
(4) Roberts Rules of Order shall be followed at committee meetings. The committee may adopt,
amend, and rescind procedural rules of the committee to aid in implementing the provisions
of this section. All reports, studies, and recommendations made by the committee shall be
approved by the committee before the same may be presented to the city commission or
city manager on behalf of the committee.
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(5) The committee shall establish a tree subcommittee in accordance with subsection (f) below.
The committee may establish such other subcommittees from among its membership as it
deems necessary to perform its activities. Subcommittees shall report on their progress to
the committee at such times as the committee shall require. All committee and
subcommittee meetings shall be open to the public and are subject to Florida's Government
in the Sunshine Laws.
(6) The committee's recording clerk shall keep minutes of the proceedings, showing the vote of
each member upon each question, or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and
shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be
immediately filed in the office of the city clerk and shall become a public record.
(e)Removal of members. Any member on the committee may be removed for cause by the city
commission upon written charges and after public hearing. Any member who fails to attend three (3)
consecutive meetings without prior notice to the director of planning and community development or
his/her designee and without reasonable cause shall have his office declared vacant by the committee.
The vacancy shall be promptly reported to the city clerk and filled by the city commission.
(f)Establishment of tree subcommittee, membership, terms.
(1) There is hereby established a tree subcommittee of the environmental stewardship
committee, referred to in this subsection as the subcommittee. The subcommittee shall
systematically review tree permits submitted to the city for completeness and to determine
compliance with the provisions of this chapter 23 as more particularly described in this
subsection. The subcommittee shall consist of three (3) members and one (1) alternate
member. The alternate shall serve in the case of the absence of any of the three (3)
members. The members of the environmental stewardship committee may volunteer to
serve on the subcommittee and shall be appointed to the subcommittee by the
environmental stewardship committee. All of the members of the subcommittee shall be
members of the environmental stewardship committee. The environmental stewardship
committee shall appoint or remove the members of the subcommittee by a simple majority
vote. Filling vacancies shall take place at the next regular scheduled meeting of the
environmental stewardship committee after a seat on the subcommittee has become
vacated. Members of the subcommittee may serve for as long as they serve on the
environmental stewardship committee.
(2) Organization of tree subcommittee.
a. The environmental stewardship committee shall establish a regular meeting schedule of
the tree subcommittee. Unless otherwise determined, the subcommittee's meetings
shall meet on the same date as the environmental stewardship committee.
b. The administrator or designee shall attend all meetings of the subcommittee. A city staff
member designated by the city manager shall act as clerk for the subcommittee. The
clerk shall be responsible for the clerical administration of the subcommittee. The clerk
shall also be responsible for the maintenance and preservation of all records of the
subcommittee in coordination with the city clerk's office.
c. The subcommittee shall utilize the rules of the environmental stewardship committee.
Robert's Rules of Order shall be followed to conduct meetings. All meetings shall be
open to the public. The subcommittee shall keep minutes of the proceedings, recording
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the vote of each member upon each question or if absent or failing to vote, indicating
such facts. It shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which
shall be promptly filed with the city clerk's office and shall become public record. The
subcommittee will operate in compliance with Florida's Government in the Sunshine
Laws.
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From:Askew, Amanda
To:Killingsworth, Bill
Cc:Hogencamp,Kevin
Subject:updates to Chapter 23 (tree code)
Date:Monday, January 8, 2024 11:05:00 AM
Hey Bill,
I just wanted to get your approval for an agenda item for the Jan. 22nd Commission meeting.
ESC is recommending some changes to Chapter 23 (tree code). I would like to put this on as
discussion before I bring it to them in full ordinance format. I don’t think Commission is going
to have heartburn but they don’t seem to do well if we bring them things in ordinance format
without discussion.
Amanda L. Askew, AICP
Director of Planning, Community Development & Building
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32266
904-247-5841
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From:Askew, Amanda
To:Gabriel, Jason; Killingsworth, Bill
Subject:Chapter 23 updates
Date:Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:51:00 PM
Attachments:Ordianance 95-24- tree code update.docx
Exhibit A - Chapter 23 update.docx
Hey Jason and Bill,
Attached you will find the proposed changes to chapter 23 (tree code) recommended
by ESC and the associated ordinance. Please review and let me know if you have
any recommended changes. ESC would like to get this on the next available agenda.
Amanda L. Askew, AICP
Director of Planning, Community Development & Building
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32266
904-247-5841
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ESC 2023-2024 Budget Status
Item
FY2022
Actuals
FY2023
Budgeted
FY2024
Budgeted
FY2024
Actuals
AB Loves Trees Canvas Bags $0 $0 $200 $200
Verified Tree Service mailer and stickers $0 $0 $150 $0
Earth Day $0 $0 $600 $600
Welcome Packet $0 $0 $1,500 $1,500
Awards, yard signs & flags $0 $0 $1,240 $1,240
Water and energy conservation challenge $0 $0 $3,000 $3,000
Native plant demonstration garden, rain
garden, pollinator garden $0 $0 $16,000 $0
Chemical management plan $0 $0 $4,000 $4,000
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Status Notes
In progress Really need $400 for 100 nice EF usable bags
Spent
In progress Waiting for Anastasia's receipts
In progress Anticipated completion date 7/1/24
In progress Need to encumber quickly
In progress Promotion
Spent elsewhere
Reallocated to match beach invasive
species grant ($10k) & splash pad
landscaping ($6k)
In progress Design & printing?
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ESC's PROPOSED 2024-2025 BUDGET
ITEM/TARGET/STRATEGY QTY COST PER
UNIT
EST. PRICE MONTH
NEEDED
FREQUENCY OBJECTIVE COMMISSION/ESC
PRIORITY
LEAD NOTES
Welcome to AB enhancements: Atlantic and
Seminole; Mayport and Atlantic Pawn Shop;
Mayport Rd near Arby’s
3 $6,666.67 $20,000 Q4 2024 One time Improve the
appearance of the 3
main entrances to AB
Chapter 23 ordinance -
Beautification
TSC Landscape design directed by ESC;
PWs installs
Funds for tree maintenance and enhancement 1 $2,500.00 $2,500 Q4 2024 Annual Maintain and care for
trees planted by city
around the city
No net loss of tree canopy
(2050 goal); Chapter 23
ordinance
TSC
"AB Loves Trees" logo on canvas bags,
buttons, stickers, t-shirts, hats to foster culture
of valuing trees and to pass out at events when
people adopt a tree
50 $5.00 $250 Q1 2025 Annual for Earth
Day event
Build awareness of AB
Tree programs
Resilience & Environmental
Leadership: Validate COAB's
commitment to resiliency,
sustainability and the
environment
OSC
Tree education for tree companies 1 $750.00 $750 Q4 2024 Annual Increase the number of
Verified Tree Services
Resilience & Environmental
Leadership: Validate COAB's
commitment to resiliency,
sustainability and the
environment
OSC
ESC Event Craft & Booth Items, Promotion
(e.g., Tree Giveaway reusable signs), &
Quiz/Raffle Prize (e.g. Composter/Rain Barrel)
1 $1,500.00 $1,500 Q1 2025 Annual for Arbor
Day, Earth Day,
WellFest, Tree
Giveaway, &
other events
Education and outreach
about COAB & ESC
efforts
S&RCAP 20050 Goal: 90%
community engagement
OSC
Stipend for commissioning artist to make
biocide-free sign design
1 $500.00 $500 Q4 2024 Increase awareness
and adoption of biocide
free landscapes and
practices
Support adopting Intergrated
Pest Management for city
and Volutntary guidelines for
private sector
Amy P
Annual Awards: Physical Awards, Recognition
Yard Flag Stands & Flags
1 1,240.00 $1,240 Q3 2025 Annual Educate, celebrate &
inspire env stewardship
behavior
Recognition for those that
reduced their energy and
water consumption;
Recognition of those who
helped advance ESC
priorities
OSC
Educate residential and commmercial
properties about green and resilient building
ordinance
1 3,000.00 $3,000 Q1 2025 One time Plan for the future we
know will make us more
resilient, sustainable,
and healthier.
CAP: Energy & Climate Sarah B.Agenda Item #9.B.08 May 2024Page 63 of 73
Educate Florida Friendly Landscaping
guidelines (part of Chemical Management
Plan)
1 3,000.00 $3,000 Q1 2025 Annual Increaase chemical use
awareness
Support adopting Intergrated
Pest Management for city
and Volutntary guidelines for
private sector
OSC
Measure annual heat island effect 1 1,000.00 $1,000 Q3 2025 Annual Understand where to
focus heat island
reduction measures
(e.g., tree planting)
Support reduction of enegy
consumption, green house
gas emissions, increase in
quality of life (e.g, ability to
walk dog or go to beach),
increase habitat, and more
SRSC Funding would support infrared hand
held thermometers and organizing
measurement event
TOTAL: 33,740
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2024-2025 Tree Mitigation Fund Budget Proposal
Anticipated 10/1/24 Fund Balance:$100,000
CATEGORY % OF FUND
BUDGETED
% IN ACTUAL
DOLLARS
MONTH(S)
NEEDED
LEAD
COAB tree planting 15%$15,000 As needed PW
Adopt a Tree 10%$10,000 April & October Staff
Tree Give Away 3%$3,000 January & April ESC
PROW Beautification 7%$7,000 As needed PW
Demontration Gardens 20%$20,000 As needed ESC
Heritage Tree Maintenance 10%$10,000 As needed
Canopy Data Tools 5%$5,000 As needed ESC & Staff
Education & Outreach 5%$5,000 As needed ESC
Tree Maintenance As needed
ESC w/ Public
Works
Reserve 25%$25,000
Total 100%$100,000
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NOTES
What does COAB tree planting mean exactly?
OSC promotes
OSC promotes
What does PROW beautification mean exactly?
Seems high %
Need to get Commission to approve before we
budget
How do we want to improve our canopy
data/knowledge in 2024-2025
How do we plan to use funds to educate and
outreach about trees in 24-25 exactly?
ESC believes this should come from COAB general
fund yet leaders believe it should come from tree
mitigation fund
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Environmental Stewardship Committee
Staff Report
AGENDA ITEM:Marsh/Wetland Related Comprehensive Plan Policies
SUBMITTED BY:Brian Broedell
TODAY’S DATE:April 2, 2024
MEETING DATE:April 10, 2024
BACKGROUND: The ESC recommended information on marsh/wetland related policies within the
Comprehensive Plan. Below are existing and proposed objectives and policies that address the
wetlands/marsh.
Existing:
Objective A.1.1
Environmental Resources
Land development activities and project review procedures shall include requirements intended to protect
natural environmental features and improve the physical characteristics of the City so as to ensure the
conservation and protection of Environmentally Sensitive Areas, as defined by Policy D.3.2.8 of the Coastal
Conservation Element and any other natural resources including wetlands, wildlife habitats, estuarine systems,
and surface and groundwater resources.
Policy A.1.1.1
Land development within the City shall be permitted only where such development is
compatible with environmental limitations of the site and only when submitted plans
demonstrate appropriate recognition of topography, soil conditions, flooding
conditions, trees, vegetation and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas, including
wetlands and coastal resources, and habitat protection of rare, endangered or
threatened species and areas of unique natural beauty.
Policy A.1.1.2 The City shall maintain an inventory of lands, which possess significant environmental
features, habitats, and areas of unique interest or beauty. The potential for
development proposals to adversely impact such areas shall be considered prior to the
issuance of development permits.
Objective A.1.2
Wetlands, Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Estuarine Environments
The City shall protect, conserve and enhance the natural functions of existing wetlands, marsh and estuarine
systems, and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas in order to maintain the quality and function of natural
systems and wildlife habitats.
Note: The terms “wetlands” or interchangeably “natural wetlands” as used within this Plan shall mean those
wetland areas which have been created through natural means or through restoration or wetland creation
projects of government agencies having authority over these resources, and shall not be construed to include
stormwater ponds, or other manmade drainage facilities, which may be designated as jurisdictional for the
purpose of stormwater management, but which are not natural Wetlands.
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Policy A.1.2.1 The City shall protect natural wetlands and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas, as may be
identified by Map A-5 and Map A-4 of the Future Land Use Map Series or as may be identified
by other accepted environmental survey methodologies, and their functions from the adverse
impacts of development by maintaining required upland buffers between wetlands and
adjacent development as implemented through the Land Development Regulations.
Policy A.1.2.2 The City shall protect wetlands and estuarine environments from the adverse impacts of
development and shall prohibit the establishment of incompatible land uses adjacent to
wetlands. Such incompatible land uses shall include all Industrial uses, but shall also include
uses, which have the potential to disturb, contaminate or degrade wetland functions or natural
systems associated with wetlands and estuaries.
Policy A.1.2.3 The City shall require that, as a condition of development approval, new construction projects
provide effective stormwater management, which avoids the contamination of Environmentally Sensitive
Areas, wetlands, marsh and estuarine environments in accordance with applicable water quality standards of
the St. Johns River Water Management District, the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems
(NPDES) permit and Stormwater Management Plan and the Land Development Regulations, as may be
amended.
Policy A.1.2.4 The City shall not issue development permits that would significantly alter wetland communities
and functions.
Policy A.1.2.6 The City shall enforce all applicable wetland regulations, including those as set forth within the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element of this Plan, and shall continue to develop and
implement comprehensive strategies to provide for the effective
protection of wetlands, marsh and estuarine systems, and other Environmentally Sensitive
Areas within and adjacent to the City.
Objective D.3.2
Conservation and Protection of Natural Coastal Resources
The City shall maintain or adopt provisions within its Land Development Regulations for private and public
development, which conserve and enhance soils, native vegetation, living marine and water resources and
wildlife habitats to the maximum extent possible.
Policy D.3.2.1 The City shall require applicants for development permits to submit appropriate environmental
surveys and reports prior to the issuance of development permits. All applications for development permits and
applications to rezone to Planned Unit Development and other zoning related applications shall be required to
identify environmental features, including any wetlands, CCCL, natural water bodies, open space, buffers and
vegetation preservation areas, and to sufficiently address any adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive
Areas.
Policy D.3.2.5 In accordance with Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, the City shall establish and maintain
within its Land Development Regulations, all necessary requirements and restrictions to ensure
that land development, land disturbing activities, and land uses are managed in a manner
which protects and conserves the natural functions of soils, fisheries, wildlife habitats, rivers,
flood plains, wetlands (including estuarine marshes) and marine habitats including hatchling
turtles.
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Policy D.3.2.6 The City shall cooperate with adjacent local governments and regulatory agencies to conserve
and protect, as may be appropriate, unique vegetative communities located within the City and
within adjacent jurisdictions.
Policy D.3.2.7 The City shall designate Environmentally Sensitive Areas requiring protection as a means of
implementing the Comprehensive Plan and shall include in its Land Development Regulations,
prepared in accordance with Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, means of ensuring protection
of such lands from degradation.
Proposed (to be added to Comp Plan):
All language below is new/proposed
Policy A.1.2.7 The City shall encourage shorelines lacking wetland vegetation to be planted with native
vegetation in order to minimize potential flood damage, stabilize the shoreline and trap sediments and other
non-point source pollutants, and provide additional habitat for fish and wildlife.
Policy A.1.2.8 The City shall support and encourage the development of a strict flood plain management
program by state and local governments to preserve hydrologically significant wetlands and other natural flood
plain features.
Objective D.1.6
Marshes, Wetlands and Natural Flood Plain Features
The City shall conserve or improve marshes, wetlands, and aquatic resources and natural flood plain features to
maintain their environmental and recreational value.
Policy D.1.6.1 The City shall require new development to preserve native vegetation on site when applicable.
This should not be interpreted to allow development in wetlands or protected areas.
Policy D.1.6.2 The City shall take every effort to protect these resources as follows:
(a) Development and redevelopment shall be compatible with the surrounding environment;
(b) The clearing of trees and wetland vegetation shall be prohibited, unless a mitigation plan is
submitted and approved by the City, the objective being no net loss of wetlands and trees; and
(c) All applications for site development approval shall be subject to site plan review in accordance with
the land development regulations.
Policy D.3.2.10 The City shall seek to increase its conservation areas, through land acquisition, when possible,
incentives for protective easements, and other appropriate protective mechanisms to ensure the preservation
of natural resources and listed animal species habitat.
Policy D.3.2.11 The fragmentation of large wetland communities shall be avoided by encouraging density
transfers, conservation easements, clustering of development, and other land development tools to enhance
conservation.
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DRAFT City of Atlantic Beach - Florida Friendly Landscaping Ordinance
Cross check with current code Ch24-177 (assess what is already in code that is a part of FFL)
Preamble
The City of Atlantic Beach recognizes the importance of conserving our natural resources, protecting
our waterways, and promoting sustainable landscaping practices. Florida Friendly Landscaping
principles promote healthy ecosystems, reduce pollution, and conserve water, a vital resource in our
state. This ordinance aims to encourage the adoption of these practices throughout our community.
Definitions
•Florida Friendly Landscaping: A landscaping approach that utilizes native plants, promotes
water conservation, reduces the need for pesticides and fertilizers, and attracts beneficial
wildlife.
•Drought-tolerant Plants: Plants that require minimal irrigation and thrive in our climate.
•Mulch: A layer of organic material applied to the soil surface to retain moisture, suppress
weeds, and improve soil health.
•Irrigation System: A system for watering plants, including sprinklers, drip irrigation, or micro-
irrigation.
•Low-Impact Development (LID): Techniques that manage stormwater runoff on-site, minimizing its
impact on surrounding ecosystems.
Section 1: Applicability
This ordinance applies to all new landscaping projects on public and private property within the city
limits of Atlantic Beach. Exemptions may be granted for public property with specific landscaping
needs, such as parks or botanical gardens, upon approval by the City [Department responsible for
landscaping, e.g., Parks and Recreation Department].
Section 2: Florida Friendly Landscaping Requirements
1.Landscape Design and Installation:
o All new developments and major renovations must submit a Florida-Friendly Landscape plan
during the permitting process.
o The plan should incorporate native plants, drought-tolerant species, and efficient irrigation
systems.
o Turfgrass areas should be minimized, and alternative ground covers encouraged.
o Use of invasive plant species is prohibited.
o Buffer zones along water bodies should include native vegetation to prevent nutrient runoff.
2.Irrigation Systems:
o Automated irrigation systems must comply with FFL principles:
1. Use smart controllers based on weather data.
2. Install rain sensors to prevent unnecessary watering during rainfall.
3. Drip irrigation or low-volume spray heads are preferred.
o Irrigation schedules should follow seasonal needs and avoid overwatering.
o Hand watering is encouraged for targeted plant care.
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o Timers must be set to water during cooler morning or evening hours to minimize
evaporation.
3.Mulch:
o A layer of organic mulch with a depth of [Depth, e.g., 2-3 inches] shall be applied
around all newly planted trees, shrubs, and flower beds to retain moisture and suppress
weeds.
o Soil testing and amendments are recommended to maintain optimal nutrient levels.
4.Fertilizers and Pesticides:
o The use of fertilizers and pesticides shall be minimized. Slow-release fertilizers should
be used when necessary, and only according to label instructions.
o Fertilizer application must adhere to the Florida-Friendly Fertilizer Ordinance.
o No phosphorus-containing fertilizers shall be used unless a soil test indicates a
deficiency.
o Fertilizer-free zones (e.g., near water bodies) should be established.
o Organic pest control methods should be prioritized whenever possible.
5.Maintenance Practices:
o Regular landscape maintenance should include:
1. Pruning to promote plant health.
2. Removal of invasive species.
3. Monitoring for pests and diseases.
o Chemical pesticide use should be minimized.
Section 3: Incentives and Education
•Atlantic Beach may offer incentives, such as rebates on water bills or discounts on native
plants, to encourage residents and businesses to adopt Florida Friendly Landscaping
practices.
•Atlantic Beach shall develop and distribute educational materials about Florida Friendly
Landscaping principles to the public.
•Atlantic Beach shall conduct educational programs to raise awareness about FFL practices.
•Workshops, webinars, and community events will inform residents, developers, and
landscapers.
Section 4: Enforcement
•Atlantic Beach shall be responsible for enforcing this ordinance.
•Violations of this ordinance may result in warnings, fines, corrective actions, or permit revocation.
•The city will collaborate with homeowners’ associations, landscapers, and other stakeholders to ensure
compliance
Section 5: Severability
If any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full
force and effect.
Section 6: Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect 90 days after adoption.
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Additional Considerations
•This is a draft ordinance and can be tailored to the specific needs and priorities of your city.
•Consider involving a local chapter of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Service in the development and implementation of this
ordinance. They can provide valuable expertise and resources.
•Public education and outreach are crucial for the success of this program.
By adopting this ordinance, the City of Atlantic Beach can promote sustainable landscaping practices,
conserve water, and create a more beautiful and healthy environment for all residents.
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