Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) - 11 Sep 2024 - Agenda - Pdf
City of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 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
Decide on Secretary (Secretary Duties)
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
4. CHAIR REMARKS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
ESC August Minutes
TSC August Minutes
OSC August Minutes
SRSC August Minutes (see attached)
ESC Member Updates
5.A. ESC S&R 08.22.2024 Minutes
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6. 90 DAY CALENDAR
Review of major dates until end of year
7. COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
Chapter 24 & 23 update
Funding for ESC Priorities & COAB Budget Update
Commission meeting report out
8. OLD BUSINESS
Awards – 2024 Call for Nominations v3.docx
Fleet Assessment Update
10/19 ESC Community Meeting
9. NEW BUSINESS
FDEP State Parks Development Plan --
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/08/29/fdep-says-it-has-pulled-all-controversial-
development-plans-for-florida-state-parks/
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Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) - 11 Sep 2024
10. SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
OSC
TSC
SRSC
11. MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
12. ADJOURNMENT
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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ESC Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee
August 22, 2024
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MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, August 22, 2024 9-10 AM
Commission Chamber
Present: Sarah Boren, ESC Chair
Mark Gabrynowicz, District 1308 Member
Heather Markaj, At Large Member
Absent: Todd Miner, At Large Member
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order and called the roll.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 MINS.)
None
3. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
3.A. Sustainability and Resilience Matters & Community Action Plan
i. Member reports
a. Mark – Mentioned Milton, FL’s chemical management plan; all reference EPA
b. Heather
i. PH in soil all over the place; Fruit trees need to be 7.5 or lower
ii. Pivoting to raised gardens
iii. How to we create a garden for all (everyone has access) maybe with a
volunteer group that maintains, water, weed; not wild about membership
model because it is exclusive
iv. Individual Households: Access issues/What if owner moves / What if
owner is elderly and needs help with care of tree / Trespassing issues /
Potential future unanticipated issues / Who owns property
v. Public property – staff burden / water access
vi. CONCLUSIONS / NEXT STEPS:
1. Go with Jack Russell Park -- Heather to work with Amanda on
plan, budget, and volunteer group. City Manager wants to take cost
out of tree budget most likely.
2. Once budget approved, reach out to potential volunteers
c. Trees on Plaza
i. Heather suggested more bike racks and education on behavior change
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Agenda Item #5.A.
11 Sep 2024
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