Atlantic Beach public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee
The Atlantic Beach Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee will meet on December 18, 2024 at City Hall. The committee will discuss updates to Chapter 23, plans for tree plantings, and matters related to the Tree Fund. No decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Chapter 23 updates
- Tree plantings
- Tree Fund
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will consider several items, including approving the minutes from the November 18 community‑input meeting and reviewing reports on Arbor Day, a heritage‑tree application, and the lifeguard station design. The committee will finalize proposed 2025 priorities and events and consider draft motions to add ESC content to the COAB newsletter through Jan 31 2025 and to adopt a standardization motion. Subcommittee updates from the Oceanic, Tree, and Shoreline subcommittees will also be presented.
- Approve minutes of the November 18 Community Input meeting
- Finalize proposed 2025 priorities and events (draft motion)
- Draft motion to include ESC content in the COAB newsletter through Jan 31 2025
- Draft motion on ESC standardization
- Review lifeguard station renderings (pages 1‑4 and 5‑9)
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will convene to review reports on local events, tennis programming, and the Boys and Girls Clubs. The agenda includes an update on the FY 2024-25 grant cycle and an open discussion for future agenda items.
- FY 2024-25 grant cycle discussion
- Tennis programming and advocacy report
- Boys and Girls Clubs report
- Turtle Crawl event update
- Open discussion for next agenda
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will approve minutes from recent meetings, adopt the 90‑day calendar, and receive updates on Ahern Street and the Floodplain Ordinance. Commissioners will vote on three resolutions authorizing FEMA BRIC grant purchases of generators for lift stations and amending a community‑center agreement. Three ordinances will be considered, including a budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025 and cost‑of‑living adjustments to employee retirement benefits. The meeting will also include Environmental Stewardship Committee award recommendations.
- Resolution 24-58: authorize FEMA BRIC grant to purchase a generator for the 20th Street Lift Station
- Resolution 24-59: authorize purchase of a replacement generator for the Palm Avenue Lift Station
- Resolution 24-60: amend agreement with Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of Northeast Florida for programming at Gail Baker and Jordan Park Community Centers
- Ordinance 20-24-176: amend the operating budget for FY Oct 1 2024 – Sep 30 2025
- Ordinance 58-24-47: add a cost‑of‑living adjustment to employee retirement benefit amounts
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will hold public hearings and final readings on three ordinances, including two budget amendments for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The commission will also consider a veteran's monument and road improvements on Mayport Road (State Road A1A). Additional items include a pension board appointment and charter officer performance reviews.
- Ordinance No. 20-24-176 – amendment to the operating budget for FY 2024-25
- Ordinance No. 20-24-174 – amendment to the operating budget for FY 2023-24
- Ordinance No. 95-24-123 – amendment to the lighting of fires code section
- Veteran's Monument (item 3.B)
- Improvements on Mayport Road (State Road A1A) from Atlantic to Dutton Island Road West Flyer
Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee
The Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee will meet to discuss specific topics. The agenda includes discussions on tree plantings, the Tree Fund, and updates to Chapter 23.
- Chapter 23 updates
- Tree Plantings
- Tree Fund
Community Development Board (CDB)
The Community Development Board will review two variance requests regarding property modifications. The board is deciding on a request to reduce required tree replacement and a request to expand a nonconforming structure.
- Variance request for 339 11th Street to reduce minimum on-site Designated Maritime Species replacement (ZVAR24-0014)
- Variance request for 223 Ocean Boulevard to expand a nonconforming structure and exceed the 20-foot rear yard setback (ZVAR24-0015)
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
The General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees will review investment performance for the period ending September 30, 2024. The board is also scheduled to discuss the adopted FY2025 budget and elect board officers.
- Recap of investment performance for period ended September 30, 2024
- Adopted FY2025 General Employees' Pension Plan Budget
- Election of Board Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
- Review of applications for new board members from John Hoff and Brinkley Harrell
- Update on Cost of Living Adjustment
Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees
The Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees will approve minutes from the May 9 and August 8, 2024 meetings, review the third‑quarter 2024 investment performance, receive an update on the cost‑of‑living adjustment, and adopt the FY2025 pension plan budget. The board will also set its regular meeting dates for 2025.
- Approve minutes of the May 9, 2024 regular meeting
- Approve minutes of the August 8, 2024 regular meeting
- Recap of investment performance for period ended September 30, 2024 (3Q 2024)
- Update on Cost of Living Adjustment
- Adopt FY2025 Police Officers' Pension Plan Budget
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will approve minutes from its August, September and October 2024 meetings and from its Tree, Outreach, and Sustainability & Resiliency subcommittees. It will receive presentations on water quality, wetlands education, and a proposed 15% reduction in water consumption under the North Florida Water Supply Plan. The meeting also includes updates on water‑supply permits and subcommittee priorities for 2025.
- Approve minutes of the August 14, September 11, and October 16, 2024 ESC meetings
- Approve minutes of the Oct. 23 Tree Subcommittee, Oct. 16 Outreach Subcommittee, and Oct. 24 Sustainability & Resiliency Subcommittee
- Discuss the North Florida Water Supply Plan aiming for a 15% reduction in water consumption
- Review water‑supply permit details: FDEP PWS ID 2160200, SJRWMD CUP 810‑8, 3.75 MGD capacity, next audit due 2026
- Subcommittee updates on initiatives, priorities, and upcoming 2025 plans
Regular City Commission
The City Commission will discuss authorizing repairs for wastewater effluent filters and the first reading of an ordinance to amend the 2023-2024 operating budget. The body will also consider an ordinance amending the city code regarding the lighting of fires.
- Resolution No. 24-57: Authorizing repairs and maintenance for wastewater effluent filters
- Ordinance No. 20-24-174: Amending the operating budget for fiscal year Oct 1, 2023 - Sept 30, 2024
- Ordinance No. 95-24-123: Amending Section 5-3 of the city code regarding lighting of fires
- Acceptance of the 90-Day Calendar (Nov. 2024 - Jan. 2025)
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
The Special Magistrate meeting will approve the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting. The board will continue case 24-014 involving Robert Schlenoff at 1094 Stocks St. New business includes hearings for case 23-188 (Cary Cosgrove, 1827 Tierra Verde Dr) and case 24-140 (Glavin Thomas, 346 Sargo Road).
- Approve minutes of the 9-5-24 regular meeting
- Continue case 24-014 – Robert Schlenoff, 1094 Stocks St
- Hear case 23-188 – Cary Cosgrove, 1827 Tierra Verde Dr
- Hear case 24-140 – Glavin Thomas, 346 Sargo Road
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will approve several actions, including renewing employee health insurance and authorizing a temporary construction easement for the Florida Department of Transportation on State Road A1A/Mayport Road. The commission will also adopt amendments to the comprehensive plan and a new map series, and consider an ordinance to raise monthly sanitation rates by 3.7%. Additional items include accepting the 90‑day calendar and appointing members to boards and committees.
- Resolution No. 24-55 – renewal of employee health insurance and other benefit plans
- Resolution No. 24-56 – grant FDOT a temporary construction easement on State Road A1A/Mayport Road from 630 ft south of State Road 10/Atlantic Boulevard to West 7th Street
- Ordinance No. 31-24-17 – adopt proposed comprehensive‑plan amendments and new map series for state review
- Ordinance No. 55-24-39 – increase monthly sanitation rates by 3.7% and adjust annually by CPI
- Appointments and reappointments to various boards and committees
Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee
The Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee will meet on Oct. 23, 2024 at City Hall. The subcommittee will review updates to Chapter 23, consider tree planting activities, and discuss the Tree Fund. No decisions are noted in the agenda beyond discussion topics.
- Chapter 23 updates
- Tree plantings
- Tree Fund
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee is meeting to review subcommittee updates and discuss the Sustainability & Resiliency Community Action Plan. The body will also consider a proposal regarding the use of Christmas trees for dune restoration.
- Proposal for Christmas Trees for Dune Restoration
- Sustainability & Resiliency Community Action Plan discussion
- Updates on Chapter 23 and Chapter 24
- Parks Master Plan update
- Review of City Charter Amendment Ordinances No. 33-24-25 through 33-24-30
Community Development Board (CDB)
The Community Development Board will review two new business items: a variance request for the building height measurement at 1940 Beach Avenue, and a use‑by‑exception request to permit on‑premises consumption of beer and wine at 299‑1 Atlantic Boulevard in the Central Business District. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting.
- 1940 Beach Avenue – variance request (ZVAR24-0013) to change building height measurement criteria
- 299‑1 Atlantic Boulevard – use‑by‑exception request (UBEX24-0008) for on‑premises beer and wine consumption
- Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2024 CDB meeting
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will vote on three resolutions—including funding for arts, recreation and cultural programs, a Vision Zero policy to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries, and a request for Duval County Public Schools to reconfigure the Atlantic Beach Elementary attendance zone. The commission will also hold a public hearing and final reading on Ordinance 90-24-253, which fully revises Chapter 24 of the city’s Land Development Regulations. Additional agenda items include approval of minutes and acceptance of the October‑December 2024 90‑day calendar.
- Resolution 24-52: authorize FY 2024‑25 funding for artistic, recreational and cultural programs
- Resolution 24-53: adopt a Vision Zero policy to eliminate all traffic deaths and serious injuries
- Resolution 24-54: request Duval County Public Schools reconfigure Atlantic Beach Elementary attendance zone
- Ordinance 90-24-253: adopt a fully revised Chapter 24 Land Development Regulations
- Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting and acceptance of the Oct‑Dec 2024 90‑day calendar
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will meet to review the grant process and discuss next steps for the turtle crawl. The committee will also address staff updates and committee vacancies.
- Tennis instructor regulations
- Turtle crawl next steps
- Grant process review
- Committee vacancies
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
The Board Member Review Committee will approve minutes from its Dec. 4, 2023 meeting and discuss upcoming vacancies on the Community Development Board, Police Officers' Pension Board, General Employees' Pension Board, and Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee. It will review the terms of Ellen Golombek and Kirk Hansen on the CDB, Tim Anderson on the P‑PBOT, and consider applicants for the ARCC. Recommendations for reappointment or new appointments will be made.
- Approve minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of Dec. 4, 2023
- Discuss CDB members Ellen Golombek and Kirk Hansen whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2024 and consider reappointment
- Discuss P‑PBOT member Tim Anderson whose term expires Dec. 31, 2024 and review new applicants
- Discuss G‑PBOT alternate vacancy and review new applicants
- Discuss ARCC vacancies (two regular, one alternate) and review applicants Brinkley Harrell, John Hoff, Desmond L. Demps, Curtis Winter, Sondra Goldschmidt, Josué A. Cruz, Lauren Bauder
Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee
The Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee will meet on September 25, 2024 at City Hall, Commission Chamber. The agenda lists three topics for discussion: updates to Chapter 23, plans for tree plantings, and matters concerning the tree fund. No specific decisions are noted in the agenda. Public comments are allowed for five minutes.
- Discussion of Chapter 23 updates
- Discussion of tree planting initiatives
- Discussion of the tree fund
Regular City Commission
The City Commission will consider final approval of the fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget and three ordinances that increase monthly sanitation rates by 3.7% and stormwater utility fees. The body will also authorize an application for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program funding and hold a public hearing on a major update to the Land Development Regulations.
- Authorize application for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program funding
- Adopt fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget
- Increase monthly sanitation rates by 3.7%
- Increase monthly stormwater utility fee
- Hold public hearing on Land Development Regulations Chapter 24 update
Community Development Board (CDB)
The Community Development Board will review three new applications: a variance at 1821 Sea Oats Drive to reduce the minimum rear yard setback and exceed the maximum front yard projection; a use‑by‑exception at 1545 Main Street to permit permanent automobile storage inside an enclosed Light Industrial building; and a use‑by‑exception at 1 Ocean Boulevard to allow on‑premises consumption and sale of alcohol. The board will also discuss draft stormwater drainage and storage treatment recommendations and a proposed update to Chapter 24 land development regulations. All items are slated for discussion and possible action at the September 17 meeting.
- 1821 Sea Oats Drive – variance request to reduce rear yard setback and exceed front yard projection (ZVAR24-0012)
- 1545 Main Street – use‑by‑exception for permanent automobile storage in Light Industrial/Warehousing district (UBEX24-0005)
- 1 Ocean Boulevard – use‑by‑exception to allow on‑premises consumption and sale of alcohol (UBEX24-0007)
- Draft stormwater drainage, storage, and treatment recommendations (Chapter 24, Sec. 24‑68)
- Proposed redline update to Chapter 24 land development regulations
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review and approve August minutes, receive updates on funding for ESC priorities and the COAB budget, and consider old business items such as award nominations and a fleet assessment. New business includes a discussion of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's State Parks Development Plan. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions noted beyond agenda approvals.
- Approve ESC August minutes (consent agenda)
- Funding for ESC priorities & COAB budget update (staff report)
- Awards – 2024 Call for Nominations (old business)
- Fleet Assessment Update (old business)
- FDEP State Parks Development Plan discussion (new business)