Tree & Land Preservation Board Meeting

Page 1 of 2 6-19-2026 Tree and Land Preservation Board Minutes CITY OF BRADENTON TREE AND LAND PRESERVATION MEETING MINUTES June 19, 2026 The City of Bradenton Tree and Land Preservation Board met in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026. Present Tree and Land Preservation Board Members: Jennifer Hoffman, Chair; Edward Dean, Vice Chair; Ruth Lawler, and Don Julian. Board Members Richard Larsen and Susan Griffith were excused. City Saff: Jamie Schindewolf, Senior Planner; Jamie Griffith, Deputy Clerk. Chair Hoffman called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: a) Clerk: Minutes from the May 15, 2026, Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE MAY 15, 2026, TREE AND LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING was made by Board Member Julian and seconded by Board Member Lawler. The motion passed 4-0. Board Member Larsen and Board Member Griffith were excused. CITIZEN COMMENT: None. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF: a) Planning & Community Development: Presentation from CRA Staff Todd Campbell, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Coordinator, provided the Board with an overview of the City of Bradenton’s CRA, he outlined its service areas and mission. He spoke about the Urban Canopy Grant Program, explained the application process, and the specific eligibility requirements for residents. Mr. Campbell explained the process of the Redevelopment Grant Program and how the program related to the Tree and Land Preservation Board. Chris Munyon, CRA Assistant Director, spoke about CRA boundaries and the historical downtown area. His presentation also covered the relevant legislation and funding sources associated with the CRA. b) Planning & Community Development: May 2026 Tree Removal Permits Jamie Schindewolf, Senior Planner, presented the May 2026 Tree Removal Permits report. Approved by the Tree and Land Preservation Board on July 17, 2026

Page 2 of 2 6-19-2026 Tree and Land Preservation Board Minutes a) Planning & Community Development: Letter to City Council Members b) Planning & Community Development: Recommendation Letter to City Administration for a Certified Arborist Board members discussed the best way to assemble the letters and then agreed to submit their suggestions to City staff. Ms. Schindewolf would draft a letter for review, revision, and a vote at the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS: a) Planning & Community Development: Tree Giveaway Updates Chair Hoffman spoke about future tree giveaways and alternative ways to give back to the community. She suggested the board members discuss what ways they would like to contribute for the coming year at the July and August board meetings. b) Planning & Community Development: Earth Day Recap Chair Hoffman gave a recap of Earth Day events that took place on April 18, 2026. She added that the event was successful and included plantings, clean-up, and mulching. c) Planning & Community Development: Recruitment Flyer The board members complimented the design of the recruitment flyer and agreed to utilize it for outreach and recruitment of prospective Tree and Land Preservation Board Members. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None. Chair Hoffman adjourned the meeting at 2:44 p.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio recording of the meeting is available for a fee upon request.

Agenda

AGENDA

BRADENTON TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING

1:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026

COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET

1.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

a)

Clerk :

Minutes from May 15, 2026, Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting

5-15-2026 Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting Minutes

4.

CITIZEN COMMENT

During this portion of the meeting, the Board will accept comments on any non-agenda items. Comments are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes.

5.

REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF

a)

Planning & Community Development :

Presentation from CRA Staff

b)

Planning & Community Development :

May 2026 Tree Removal Permits

May 2026 Tree Removal Permits

6.

NEW BUSINESS

a)

Planning & Community Development :

Letter to City Council Members

b)

Planning & Community Development :

Recommendation Letter to City Administration for a Certified Arborist

7.

OLD BUSINESS

a)

Planning & Community Development :

Tree Giveaway Updates

AGENDA BRADENTON TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES a) Clerk: Minutes from May 15, 2026, Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting 5-15-2026 Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting Minutes 4. CITIZEN COMMENT During this portion of the meeting, the Board will accept comments on any non-agenda items. Comments are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes. 5. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF a) Planning & Community Development: Presentation from CRA Staff b) Planning & Community Development: May 2026 Tree Removal Permits May 2026 Tree Removal Permits 6. NEW BUSINESS a) Planning & Community Development: Letter to City Council Members b) Planning & Community Development: Recommendation Letter to City Administration for a Certified Arborist 7. OLD BUSINESS a) Planning & Community Development: Tree Giveaway Updates b) Planning & Community Development: Earth Day Recap c) Planning & Community Development: Recruitment Flyer 8. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 1

9. ADJOURN All interested persons and parties may appear either in person and be heard or submit written comments regarding the above matters to the Planning and Community Development Director. The meeting may be continued from time to time as necessary. Copies of the agenda or further information may be obtained from the Department of Planning & Community Development, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL, 34205, or by calling (941) 932-9407. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact: City of Bradenton ADA/Title VI Coordinator 101 Old Main Street Bradenton, FL 34205 ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 941-932-9400 TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 La ciudad de Bradenton proveera servicio de interprete a las personas quienes su primer lenguage no es el ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representante puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 9329470 o enviar correo electronico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com. 2

AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.a Item Cover Page DATE: June 19, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Griffith, Clerk ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES SUBJECT: Minutes from May 15, 2026, Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve the minutes from the May 15, 2026, Tree and Land Preservation Board meeting. ATTACHMENTS: 5-15-2026 Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting Minutes 3

Page 1 of 2 5-15-2026 Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting Minutes CITY OF BRADENTON TREE AND LAND PRESERVATION MEETING MINUTES May 15, 2026 The City of Bradenton Tree and Land Preservation Board met in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. Present Tree and Land Preservation Board Members: Richard Larsen, Ruth Lawler, Susan Griffith, and Don Julian. Edward Dean and Jennifer Hoffman were excused. City Staff: Jamie Schindewolf, Senior Planner; Jamie Griffith, Deputy Clerk. Board Member Larsen called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES a) Clerk: Minutes from the April 17, 2026, Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 17, 2026, TREE AND LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING was made by Board Member Griffith and seconded by Board Member Lawler. The motion passed 4-0. Chair Hoffman and Vice Chair Dean were excused. CITIZEN COMMENT: None. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF a) Planning & Community Development: Staff Teaching Tools Volker Reiss, Code Enforcement Manager, spoke about the code enforcement department and how it related to the Tree and Land Preservation Board. He discussed plans for improvements to enforce unpermitted tree removals. The Board Members discussed the need for an arborist on staff. They planned to draft a recommendation letter to City Council. b) Planning & Community Development: April Tree Removal Permits Board Members discussed the April Tree Removal Permit spreadsheet. Jamie Schindewolf explained the tree removal permit application process. 4

Page 2 of 2 5-15-2026 Tree and Land Preservation Board Meeting Minutes Board Member Lawler asked if there was a way to increase awareness about tree removal. A discussion followed and the Board Members decided to create an informational flyer and engage the Public Information Manager in the creation of a social media post to promote awareness about tree removals. NEW BUSINESS a) Planning & Community Development: New Board Member Recruitment Board Member Larsen stated he promoted the board through his daily channels. The board members discussed the qualifications needed to be a board member. Board Member Lawler suggested that the board draft a letter to present to City Council members to inquire for suggestions on new board member prospects. OLD BUSINESS a) Planning & Community Development: Review of Quarterly Strategies for Tree and Land Preservation Board Ms. Schindewolf explained that the strategies that were listed were previously voted on by the board and suggested they review the list for any needed revisions. The consensus from the board was that the objectives were completed. b) Planning & Community Development: Tree Giveaway Updates This item was deferred to the June 19, 2026, Tree and Land Preservation Meeting. c) Planning & Community Development: Earth Day Recap This item was deferred to the June 19, 2026, Tree and Land Preservation Meeting. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None. The meeting was adjourned at 2:29 p.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio recording of the meeting is available for a fee upon request. 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.a Item Cover Page DATE: June 19, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Schindewolf, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Presentation AGENDA SECTION: REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF SUBJECT: Presentation from CRA Staff SUGGESTED ACTION: Short Overview of CRA functions and how it relates to Tree and Land Preservation. TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Short Overview of CRA functions and how it relates to Tree and Land Preservation. ATTACHMENTS: 6

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.b Item Cover Page DATE: June 19, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Schindewolf, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF SUBJECT: May 2026 Tree Removal Permits SUGGESTED ACTION: TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: May 2026 Tree Removal Permits 7

Record # Status Record Type Opened Date Street # Street Name Type Dir Unit # Property Type Description OTH-TRE-26-0019 Issued Tree Removal 5/9/2026 1906 59TH St W H Medical Office Remove 2 oak trees, pay into tree fund OTH-TRE-26-0020 Issued Tree Removal 5/9/2026 4207 CHINABERRYRd Single Family Remove 1 oak tree, pay into tree fund OTH-TRE-26-0021 In Review Tree Removal 5/12/2026 4260 IRONWOOD Cir Golf Course Remove dead, dying trees OTH-TRE-26-0022 Revisions Required Tree Removal 5/14/2026 1511 9TH St W City Park Removal of existing trees OTH-TRE-26-0023 Revisions Required Tree Removal 5/21/2026 3108 PINE St Single Family Removal of live oak OTH-TRE-26-0024 Issued Tree Removal 5/28/2026 201 5TH Ave Dr E Medical Office Remove 4 trees, pay into tree fund May 2026 Tree Removal Permits8

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.a Item Cover Page DATE: June 19, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Schindewolf, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: Letter to City Council Members SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: During the May 20, 2026 meeting, the Board discussed drafting a letter to City Council members regarding the recruitment of new board members and leveraging any potential contacts they may have. Please submit your input and key talking points so that a draft letter can be prepared for review and final approval at the next meeting on July 17, 2026. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 9

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.b Item Cover Page DATE: June 19, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Schindewolf, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: Recommendation Letter to City Administration for a Certified Arborist SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: During the May 20, 2026 meeting, the Board discussed drafting a letter to City Administration recommending the retention of a Certified Arborist for the City. Please submit your input and key talking points so that a draft letter can be prepared for review and final approval at the next meeting on July 17, 2026. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 10

AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.a Item Cover Page DATE: June 19, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Schindewolf, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: OLD BUSINESS SUBJECT: Tree Giveaway Updates SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Continued from May 15, 2026 meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 11

AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.b Item Cover Page DATE: June 19, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Schindewolf, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: OLD BUSINESS SUBJECT: Earth Day Recap SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Continued from May 15, 2026 meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 12

AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.c Item Cover Page DATE: June 19, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Schindewolf, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: OLD BUSINESS SUBJECT: Recruitment Flyer SUGGESTED ACTION: TREE & LAND PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Board Member Recruitment information has been given to the Public Information Manager and a flyer will be presented for approval at the July 17, 2026 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: 13