7-10-24 ESC Adopted MinutesMINUTES
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Present: Bruce Andrews, District 1308 Member
Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member
Mark Gabrynowicz, District 1307 Member
Daniele Giovannucci, At Large Member
Todd Miner, At Large Member
Amy Palmer, At Large Member
Absent: Anastasia Houston, At Large Member
Patrick Nobles, At Large Member
Heather Markaj, At Large Member
Also Present: Amanda Askew, Director of Planning and Community Development and
Building
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order.
A. Vote for new Secretary
Sarah Boren asked for a volunteer to take notes on the meeting. Todd Miner
volunteered.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
There were no speakers.
4. CHAIR REMARKS
Sarah Boren thanked Daniele Giovannucci for presenting to Commission on behalf of the
ESC. She reported that the proposed environmental stewardship language addition to the
Charter will be on the November ballot. She gave updates about potential grant opportunities.
She remined members to complete Sunshine training. She stated there will be a Parks Master
Plan workshop on August 29th. She reviewed her meeting with the City Manager.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes of the June 12th regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting.
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B. Approve June Tree Subcommittee Minutes
C. Approve the June 27th Sustainability and Resilience Subcommittee
6. 90 DAY CALENDAR
A. 90 Day Calendar
Sarah Boren reviewed the 90 Day Calendar.
7. COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
A. ESC Priorities Funding and city budget update
Amanda Askew reported that the ESC budget items are still in the budget as of the
most recent budget meeting. She said the next meeting will be July 22nd.
B. Chapter 24 and Chapter 23 update
Amanda Askew reported Chapter 24 is on hold due to ongoing stormwater discussions.
C. Commission meeting report (Mark G.)
Mark Gabrynowicz gave highlights from recent Commission meetings.
D. Gov. DeSantis 2024-2025 Budget & Duval County Veto List
Sarah Boren encouraged members to look at the attachment.
E. Stormwater and Drainage discussion (Section 24-68)
Amanda Askew gave an overview of stormwater, drainage, and on-site stormwater
storage. Discussion ensued.
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Beautification of City entrances
Mark Gabrynowicz spoke about the agenda attachment regarding landscaping
guidelines. Sarah Boren proposed putting this on the list of suggestions for entrance
improvements. Discussion ensued about beautification.
B. Florida Friendly Landscaping
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9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Palm Tree
Daniele Giovannucci spoke about best practices sheet attached under Item 9.A.
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MOTION. to approve the best practices sheet attached under Item 9.A. and recommend the
city implement the best practices
Motion: Mark Gabrynowicz
Second. Bruce Andrews
Bruce Andrews (Seconded By)
For
Sarah Boren
For
Mark Gabrynowicz (Moved By)
For
Daniele Giovannucci
For.
Todd Miner
For
Amy Palmer
For
Motion passed 6 to 0.
B. Tree Canopy & Parking
Sarah Boren expressed her concerns about parking under trees on Plaza and the
compaction of the roots. Members discussed potential solutions.
C. Resilient & Green Building Ordinance Discussion
https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/2809
10. SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Tree Subcommittee
Bruce Andrews proposed moving the meeting to a different time and date. Members
discussed availability.
MOTION. to have Tree Subcommittee meetings meet on the first Wednesday from 6 pm to
8 pm
Motion: Mark Gabrynowicz
Second: Bruce Andrews
Bruce Andrews (Seconded By)
For
Sarah Boren
For
Mark Gabrynowicz (Moved By)
For
Daniele Giovannucci
For
Todd Miner
For
Amy Palmer
For
Motion passed 6 to 0.
B. Outreach Subcommittee
Sarah Boren reported that ESC social media posts will now be on the main City of
Atlantic Beach Facebook page. She said she will get with Heather Markaj about
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scheduling posts.
S&R Subcommittee
Sarah Boren spoke about the proposed updates to the Community Action Plan. She
reported that there is movement with the TPO fleet assessment.
MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
Sarah Boren declared the meeting adjourned at 8 pm.
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Sarah Boren, ESC Chair
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