Atlantic Beach, FL

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will discuss expanding the free front yard tree program to include fruit trees in food desert areas. The body will also review 2027 outreach plans and FY2027 priorities.

• Proposed motion to include fig, mulberry, and loquat trees in free front yard plantings
• Review of 2027 Outreach & Communications calendar
• Review of FY2027 Priorities & LEADS
• Discussion of public workshop for FY2028 priority setting
• Status update on tree planting plan

General Employee & Police Pension Board of Trustees

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

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Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will discuss the protection of trees and the natural environment, specifically reviewing redlined updates to Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances. The body will also review 2026 tree data and staff plans for fall plantings in parks and streets.

• Review of redlined updates to Chapter 23: Protection of Trees and the Natural Environment
• Discussion of Tree fund budget pending Commission approval
• Review of 2026 Tree Data Summary showing $473,173.65 in proposed mitigation payments YTD
• Staff follow-up on tree plantings in required drainage swales
• Discussion on tree requirements for HOAs

Regular City Commission

The City Commission will discuss updates to tree protection laws and traffic calming on Belvedere Street. The body is deciding on a tree conservation plan and grant funding for cultural and artistic projects. It will also hold a first reading for an ordinance to adjust water and sewer utility fees.

• Ordinance No. 80-26-90 to adjust water and sewer utility fees
• Resolution No. 26-125 to provide $40,000 in FY 2026-27 grant funding for cultural, artistic, and recreational projects
• Resolution No. 26-121 for engineering services from John Collins Engineering Associates, LLC for Water Treatment Plant #2 storage tank
• Resolution No. 26-105 to approve a tree conservation plan and authorize spending for tree replacement and preservation
• Discussion on hiring a Deputy City Manager

Community Development Board (CDB)

The Community Development Board will review a request for multiple zoning variances at 303 Sargo Road. The board will also receive reports regarding the city's fence code and floodplain ordinance forms.

• Variances for 303 Sargo Road (ZVAR26-0023) regarding building restriction lines, accessory structure size, and lot coverage exceeding 45%
• Report on Floodplain Ordinance 90-26-260 form update
• Report on Fence Code update

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will discuss a motion to include fruit trees in the free front yard planting program for food desert areas. The committee will also receive updates on the Marsh Pilot Project and discuss the Friends of the Park Program.

• Motion to expand free front yard plantings to include fruit trees like fig, mulberry, and loquat
• Update on Marsh Pilot Project from City Engineer Steve Swann
• Discussion of Friends of the Park Pilot Program draft concepts
• Review of Chapter 23 redline and timeline
• Planning for FY2028 priority setting public workshop

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will review priorities for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The body will also review grant letters from various applicants and determine grant liaison assignments.

• Review of 2026-27 Priorities
• Review of grant letters for applicants including Beaches Museum, First Coast Comedy, and Yoga in the Park
• Grant Liaison Assignments for 2026-27 applicants
• Approval of September 8, 2026 meeting minutes

Regular City Commission

The Atlantic Beach City Commission meets Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road. The main item is a public hearing on appeal APP26-0004 of the Community Development Board's decision on variance ZVAR26-0015 at 1337 Estrela Lane, which would reduce the required pool enclosure setback from 5 feet to 2 feet. The Commission will also consider a resolution for well and pump work at Water Treatment Plant #2 and whether to cancel the November 23, 2026 regular meeting. Several items are reports or discussion only, including a tree protection ordinance update and a Tree Conservation Fund spending plan.

• Public hearing and appeal APP26-0004 of variance ZVAR26-0015 at 1337 Estrela Lane, seeking to reduce the pool enclosure setback from 5 feet to 2 feet
• Consent agenda Resolution No. 26-116 approving Complete Well Services, Inc. video and pump replacement at Water Treatment Plant #2
• Consideration of canceling the November 23, 2026 regular Commission meeting
• City Manager report on a prospective update to Chapter 23 - Protection of the Trees and the Natural Environment
• City Manager report on the Tree Conservation Fund Spending Plan

Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee

The Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, to review one appeal. Homeowner Paul Kerr, represented by his brother Michael Kerr as power-of-attorney, is appealing staff's denial of an arborist report seeking removal of a 28-inch live oak in the front yard at 163 Sylvan Drive without mitigation. Staff determined the submitted arborist reports do not establish that the tree poses an unacceptable risk or that removal is the only practical means of mitigating that risk under Florida Statute § 163.045. The subcommittee will make a recommendation by majority vote to the Code Administrator to approve the appeal, approve it with conditions, or deny it.

• APPL26-0003: appeal of staff denial for removal of a 28" DBH live oak at 163 Sylvan Drive without mitigation
• Staff report by Payton Jamieson, Principal Planner, and Chris Delk, City Arborist, dated September 30, 2026
• City Arborist Chris Delk met with Michael Kerr onsite August 16, 2026 at 12pm to assess the tree
• Tree is described as actively uprooting the driveway at the duplex property, developed since 1983
• Subcommittee recommendation by majority vote to the Code Administrator: approve, approve with conditions, or deny

Regular City Commission

The Atlantic Beach City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final operating budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and set the property tax millage rate. They will also consider resolutions approving a tentative police collective bargaining agreement and a one-year grant-writing services contract with Langton Associates, Inc. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, public comment, and a 90-day calendar.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance No. 20-26-184 adopting the FY 2026-27 operating budget
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 26-110 levying the ad valorem property tax millage rate
• Resolution No. 26-118 approving tentative police collective bargaining agreement with $138,404 estimated wage increase
• Resolution No. 26-121 authorizing $48,381.12 one-year contract with Langton Associates, Inc. for grant-writing services
• Accept 90-day calendar (September-November 2026)

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will consider a heritage tree application for two live oaks at 2049 Selva Marina Drive, review a tree data summary, and discuss several tree-related items including possible Chapter 23 changes, tree fund budget, and fall planting plans. The agenda also includes discussion of a Donner Park Phase 2 grant and an upcoming appeal regarding tree mitigation.

• Heritage tree application for two live oaks (40 and 32 inches DBH) at 2049 Selva Marina Drive
• Tree data summary shows 143 trees removed and 82 planted year-to-date, with $349,296.25 in proposed mitigation payments
• Discussion of possible Chapter 23 changes and tree fund budget approval
• Donner Park Phase 2 grant discussion
• Review of staff plans for street and park fall tree plantings

Community Development Board (CDB)

The Community Development Board will consider three variance requests related to setbacks for residential properties, plus discuss a floodplain storage code update and fence height regulations. The board will also approve minutes from its August 25 meeting. Public comment is invited.

• 302 Magnolia Street: variance to allow pool within required 5-foot setback (Section 24.164(b))
• 190 Club Drive: reduce front yard setback from 25 to 20 feet and side yard from 15 to 10 feet for home additions (Section 24.106(e))
• 1793 Park Terrace East: variance to exceed 20-foot rear yard setback for porch construction (Section 24-105(e))
• Floodplain Storage Code Update discussion
• Fence Height report (Section 24-157)

Regular City Commission

The City Commission will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including water replacement projects and wastewater plant design services. The agenda also includes multiple requests to designate specific live oak trees as heritage trees.

• Designating live oak trees at 2210 Oceanwalk Dr W., 1880 Live Oak Ln, 1885 Live Oak Ln, and 1800 Sevilla Rd as heritage trees
• Approving water replacements project, including roof plants and treatment #2 and #3
• Authorizing design services from Fisher Koppenhafer, PA for the wastewater treatment plant operations building
• Emergency expenditure for structural piling work at Views Preserve with Hager Construction
• Awarding multi-year contract for landscape maintenance (Bid 2526-14)

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve draft minutes from four prior meetings. The main business includes updates on fall tree plantings, a Lights Out bird migration program, and an edible garden, plus discussions on 2027 programming and priorities. The committee will also review tree-related items, including incentives for tree preservation and the status of a biennial tree report.

• Approve draft minutes from ESC meetings on 07.08, 07.22, 08.12, and 08.26.2026
• Update on Fall Tree Plantings
• Discussion of Lights Out program for fall bird migration
• Review of tree preservation incentives and biennial tree report status
• Discussion of 2027 ESC programming and FY2027 priorities

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will review grant recommendations for the 2026-27 cycle. The committee will also discuss planning for the Marsh Oaks ribbon cutting.

• Review of 2026-27 grant recommendations totaling $40,000 in recommended amounts
• Grant recommendation for Beaches Fine Art Series ($4,000 recommended)
• Grant recommendation for Beaches Museum ($3,000 recommended)
• Grant recommendation for Possibilities Plus ($5,000 recommended)
• Marsh Oaks ribbon cutting planning

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a meeting on September 3, 2026, to hear three new business cases involving property code violations. The agenda also includes approval of the July 9, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Case CE26-0078: DONOR PATRICIA A ESTATE, 378 SARGO RD, violation for outside storage and missing address identification
• Case CE26-0105: PDM REAL ESTATE LLC, 21 17TH ST, violation details not specified in agenda
• Case CE26-0122: WENDY TOVAR, 1187 Camelia St, violation details not specified in agenda
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2026 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate meeting

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will hear presentations from grant applicants and deliberate on funding recommendations. They will also discuss Dutton Island kayaking and paddleboarding programming and the Atlantic Beach Youth Council program. The meeting includes approval of the July 14, 2026 minutes.

• Grant applicant presentations from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including Journey of Healing, Beaches Fine Arts Series, and FACE4Kids
• Discussion of Dutton Island kayaking and paddleboarding programming
• Review of Atlantic Beach Youth Council program and related resolutions
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 ARCC meeting

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review three heritage tree designation applications, discuss the semi-annual tree permit report, and address follow-up items from the recently passed landmark tree protection ordinance. The meeting is largely procedural, with staff recommendations to approve all three heritage tree designations.

• Heritage tree designation for three live oaks at 1885 Live Oak Lane (DBH 36.9, 30.5, 36.6 inches)
• Heritage tree designation for a live oak at 1800 Sevilla Boulevard (DBH 50.1 inches)
• Heritage tree designation for a live oak at 1880 Live Oak Lane (DBH 40.2 inches)
• Semi-annual tree permit report to commission, due Nov. 30 for Dec. 14 meeting
• Follow-up on Ordinance No. 95-26-128 (landmark tree protection) passed July 13

Community Development Board (CDB)

The Atlantic Beach Community Development Board will consider six requests for variances and one use-by-exception approval, covering floodplain storage, side yard setbacks, accessory structure size, tree mitigation, and a craftsmen/artist operation. The board will also approve the minutes from its July 21, 2026 meeting. Public comment is invited.

• 650 Sherry Drive: variance for floodplain and compensatory storage (ZVAR26-0014)
• 1337 Estrela Lane: variance for side yard setbacks (ZVAR26-0015)
• 1415 Ocean Boulevard: variance for accessory structure size (ZVAR26-0016)
• 740 Sherry Drive: variance for tree mitigation (ZVAR26-0017)
• 150 Levy Road: use-by-exception for craftsmen/artist operations over 2,000 sq ft (UBEX26-0002)

Regular City Commission

The Atlantic Beach City Commission will consider awarding three multi-year contracts for landscape maintenance, beach cleaning, and electrical motors & pumps repair, and will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the FY 2025-26 operating budget. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, a 90-day calendar, and a semiannual tree report.

• Resolution 26-102: Award multi-year contract for landscape maintenance (Bid 2526-14)
• Resolution 26-103: Award multi-year contract for beach cleaning services (Bid 2526-15)
• Resolution 26-104: Award multi-year contract for electrical motors & pumps repair (Bid 2526-16)
• Ordinance 20-26-183: Public hearing and final reading to amend FY 2025-26 operating budget
• Environmental Stewardship Committee semiannual tree report

Budget Workshop

The City Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 municipal budget of $58,566,755, a 1.62% increase from the prior year. The budget maintains the current millage rate of 2.7499 mills and includes a net reduction of 2 full-time positions, a modest wage increase, and strategies to address revenue shortfalls from state tax changes and the sunsetting of the Better Jacksonville Plan sales tax. No final decisions are being made; this is a discussion and staff presentation.

• Proposed total budget: $58,566,755, up 1.62% from $57,616,034
• Millage rate held at 2.7499 mills; average homestead tax bill $1,100.45
• Net reduction of 2 FTE positions; eliminates HR Deputy Director, Water Plant Operator, Building Maintenance; adds Communications Specialist
• Municipal minimum wage raised from $16.83/hr to $18.00/hr
• Fire contract savings of $750,000 annually for 2-year extension

Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees

The Atlantic Beach Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees will discuss a proposed FY27 budget expense reduction from $54,559 to $16,128, a possible annual COLA for pensioners, and an alternative 13th check option. They will also receive the investment advisor's quarterly report and consider a new legal services agreement.

• FY27 budget expense recommendation of $16,128, down from current $54,559, based on $24 per member per month
• Discussion of annual COLA for police pensioners, proposed by PBA union, and alternative 13th check option
• Investment Advisor Report: General Employees' Pension Plan returned 7.7% for quarter ending June 30, 2026
• New JonesWalker LLC legal services agreement presented for signature
• Soliciting nominations for trustee seat of Chase Jamieson, who is moving in October

General Employee & Police Pension Board of Trustees

The General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees will review a quarterly investment report showing a 7.7% return, discuss a proposed FY27 budget expense reduction from $89,365 to $27,648, and receive updates on legal services and an overpayment. The board will also consider approving the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Quarterly investment report: General Employees' Pension Plan returned 7.7% for quarter ending June 30, 2026
• FY27 budget expense restructuring recommendation: reduce annual allocation from $89,365 to $27,648 based on $24 per member per month
• New JonesWalker LLC legal services agreement for signature
• Update on overpayment to Eddie Brown 2024, son of pension beneficiary Martha Brown
• Approve minutes of May 28, 2026 regular meeting

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will hold final votes on a Tree Permit Report to the Commission and a Tree Fund Budget. The committee will also hear a presentation from JEA on its Fleet Electrification Program and receive an update on the Parks Master Plan.

• Final vote on Tree Permit Report to Commission
• Final vote on Tree Fund Budget
• Presentation by Scott Dye with JEA on JEA Fleet Electrification Program
• Parks Master Plan Update & Public Meetings (September 2nd @ 2pm and 6pm)
• Discussion of ESC Candidate Ranking Motion

Regular City Commission

The Atlantic Beach City Commission will meet to vote on a resolution that dissolves the formal Teen/Youth Council and replaces it with a staff-administered youth program. The meeting will also consider approving several contracts, including wastewater treatment upgrades, street drainage improvements, water treatment plant painting, and a street sweeping truck lease.

• Approve Resolution No. 26-97 to dissolve Teen/Youth Council and establish Atlantic Beach Youth Council (ABYC) as a staff-administered program
• Approve Resolution No. 26-94 for wastewater treatment plant mixer tank contracts
• Approve Resolution No. 26-95 for Mary Drainage Street 2526-05 #4 improvements project
• Approve Resolution No. 26-93 for Water Treatment Plant #1 interior painting
• Approve Resolution No. 26-96 for street sweeping truck lease purchase

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review staff recommendations to approve heritage tree designations for 1885 Live Oak Lane and 1800 Sevilla Blvd. It will discuss the semiannual tree permit report, the pending approval of the tree fund budget, and updates on Chapter 23 changes and free arborist day. New business includes addressing amendments and staff follow‑up for the Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 95‑26‑128).

• Heritage tree designation recommendation for three live oaks at 1885 Live Oak Lane
• Heritage tree designation recommendation for a live oak at 1800 Sevilla Blvd
• Semiannual tree permit report to be submitted to the Commission by Nov. 30
• Tree fund budget pending Commission approval
• Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 95‑26‑128) amendments and staff follow‑up

Community Development Board (CDB)

The Community Development Board will consider three variance applications. One seeks to exceed the limit on accessory structures at 410 Sargo Lane under Section 24-151(c)(2). A second seeks to raise the front‑yard fence height at 425 Atlantic Boulevard under Section 24-157(c)(2). The third application for 1225 Selva Marina Circle was withdrawn by the applicant.

• 410 Sargo Lane – variance to allow more than one accessory shed (Section 24-151(c)(2))
• 425 Atlantic Boulevard – variance to increase front‑yard fence height above 4 ft (Section 24-157(c)(2))
• 1225 Selva Marina Circle – variance request withdrawn by applicant

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

Budget Workshop

The City Commission will discuss the 2026-27 budget overview. The workshop includes reviews of Public Utilities and the Police Department, as well as the implications of a Homestead Property Tax constitutional amendment.

• 2026-27 Budget Overview
• Police Department At-a-Glance
• Public Utilities At-a-Glance
• Homestead Property Tax Constitutional Amendment Implications

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

El Comité de Artes, Recreación y Cultura aprobará las actas de las reuniones de junio, discutirá el cronograma de subvenciones y la rúbrica de puntuación para 2026-27, y realizará un informe sobre el reciente evento de la Celebración del Centenario. Los miembros considerarán las necesidades de voluntarios y las actividades promocionales para la celebración. No se enumeran decisiones sobre nuevas subvenciones o contratos.

• Aprobar las actas de las reuniones de ARCC del 9 y 23 de junio de 2026
• Aspectos destacados del enlace de subvenciones
• Descripción general del cronograma de subvenciones 2026-27
• Revisión de la rúbrica de puntuación de subvenciones 2026-27
• Informe de la Celebración del Centenario

Regular City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad discutirá la estrategia presupuestaria para el año fiscal 2026-27 y realizará audiencias públicas sobre tres ordenanzas: protección de árboles emblemáticos, actualización de tarifas de permisos de construcción y consolidación de tarifas de parques. También escucharán una apelación de una decisión administrativa sobre retrocesos de equipos mecánicos en 970 Jasmine Street. Los elementos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen contratos para reparaciones de la estación de bombeo de Donner Road y monitoreo de escombros por desastres.

• Discutir la estrategia presupuestaria para el año fiscal 2026-27
• Lectura final: Ordenanza 95-26-128 que establece regulaciones de protección de árboles emblemáticos
• Lectura final: Ordenanza 5-26-75 que actualiza las tarifas de permisos de construcción, bomberos, obras públicas y zonificación
• Lectura final: Ordenanza 5-26-76 que consolida las tarifas de instalaciones de parques y recreación
• Audiencia pública: Apelación de decisión administrativa sobre retroceso de equipos mecánicos en 970 Jasmine Street

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

El magistrado especial de cumplimiento de códigos escuchará cuatro nuevos casos que involucran presuntas violaciones de propiedad, incluidos contenedores de almacenamiento no permitidos y escombros en los derechos de paso. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y asuntos pendientes.

• 1400 Violet St: dos contenedores de almacenamiento en lote vacío, montón de escombros en derecho de paso
• 82 8th St W: caso de violación de código CE26-0025
• 90 Dutton Island Rd: caso de violación de código CE26-0042
• 705 Atlantic Blvd: caso de violación de código CE26-0060