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City of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Joint Workshop of the
City Commission and Environmental
Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Monday, March 2, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Pledge of Allegiance
Page(s)
CALL TO ORDER
TOPIC: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE (ESC) PRIORITIES
1.
Overview of Workshop Purpose - Mayor Ford
2.
Environmental Stewardship Committee Priorities Presentation
ESC Priorities FY2027
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3.
City Commission and Environmental Stewardship Committee Discussion
ADJOURNMENT
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.
Any person wishing to speak to the City Commission on any matter at this meeting should
submit a request to the City Clerk. For your convenience, forms for this purpose are available
at the entrance to the Commission Chamber.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should
contact the City Clerk’s Office at (904) 247-5809 or at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic
Beach, FL 32233.
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1.Study and make recommendations to and respond to requests from city commission
and city staff with respect to the city’s maritime forest,parks and open spaces,
beautification of public and private spaces,and environmental stewardship,including:
PRIORITIESFY2027
CITYOF ATLANTICBEACH ENVIRONMENTALSTEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE (ESC
Parks Master Plan
Marsh Restoration Pilot Project
i.Support passage and implementation of submitted and
ongoing updates to Chapter 23 and other tree-related recommendations
——especially those focused on preservation of largest trees
b.PARKS&OPEN SPACES
i.-Support and guide implementation of
nature-based solutions to combat marsh erosion
ii.-Support renewal of Parks Master Plan
c.BEAUTIFICATIONOF PUBLICAND PRIVATESPACES
i.-Improve public spaces through
incorporation of ”Florida-friendly”landscape design principles,which will
conserve water and reduce use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
d.ENVIRONMENTALSTEWARDSHIP
i.-Provide input for Master Stormwater
Management Plan and related water conservation campaign
2.Act as a motivating and coordinating body to encourage joint public and private
participation in promoting these purposes through an integrated data—driven
communications,education and outreach plan aligned to the above priorities,which
includes:
a.Reports
b Events
c.Educational/OutreachCommunications,Materials,and Campaigns
d Partnerships &Volunteers
Florida Friendly Public Landscapes
Stormwater Management
By Sept.30,2027,the ESCwill
a.MARITIMEFORES
Chapter 23
Agenda Item #2.
02 Mar 2026
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