Pensacola public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved the September 16, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff presented updates on marketing efforts and the city's Active Transportation Plan, which is in development with public engagement planned. No other formal decisions were made; items like the masterplan and basketball court lights were deferred to the next agenda.
- Approved September 16, 2021 meeting minutes (10-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved a request to place a plaque and tennis ball basket at Bayview Park in memory of a dog named Elwood, with maintenance by the East Hill Neighborhood Association. The board also approved a motion to approach the Council Executive to explore developing a citywide parks master plan. Both actions will be forwarded to the City Council for further consideration.
- Approved minutes of May 20, 2021 and August 19, 2021 meetings (7-0).
- Approved park amenity dedication for Elwood at Bayview Park (7-0).
- Approved motion to approach Council Executive to explore a parks master plan (7-0).
- Postponed discussion of basketball court lights letter to next month's agenda.
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from July 15, 2021, and heard presentations on the NRDA-funded Kayak Fishing Trailhead and Fishing Tournament Marina projects, as well as conceptual designs for Hollice T. Williams Park and Skate Park. The board approved three park amenity dedications (Dr. Philip A. Payne, Danny Williams, Dennis Brown) and postponed a fourth (Elwood Zam). A motion to approve a plan for basketball court lighting was also approved, and the board postponed discussion of its own duties.
- Approved July 15, 2021 minutes (7-0)
- Approved basketball court lighting plan (7-0)
- Approved Dr. Philip A. Payne park amenity dedication (6-0)
- Approved Danny Williams park amenity dedication (6-0)
- Approved Dennis Brown park amenity dedication (6-0)
- Postponed Elwood Zam park amenity dedication
- Postponed Parks and Recreation Board duties discussion (4-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved a motion to send a letter to the City Council encouraging investigation of human remains found at Miraflores and cooperation with the University of West Florida. The board also approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes. The Hitzman Park grand reopening was postponed until after school begins, and the board discussed various park issues, including basketball court lighting and the Miraflores site.
- Approved sending a letter to City Council regarding Miraflores remains investigation and UWF cooperation.
- Approved the minutes of the June 17, 2021 meeting.
- Postponed Hitzman Park grand reopening until after school begins.
- Discussed basketball court lighting and requested a future presentation on existing facilities.
- Noted ongoing lawsuit regarding temporary restroom at Veterans Memorial Park.
- Heard that a 30-day moratorium is in place on removing homeless encamped under the interstate.
- Postponed park assignments discussion to another meeting.
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency held a workshop to discuss revisions to the Hawkshaw Redevelopment project plans at 9th Avenue and Romana Street. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.
- Held workshop on Hawkshaw Redevelopment project plan revisions (no vote taken)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved a revised statement of its duties, adding 'and budgets' to its review responsibilities, and voted 5-0 to forward the revised language to the City Council for consideration. The board also discussed a neighborhood proposal to replace the chain-link fence at EPH Lions Club Park with a post-and-rail fence, but took no formal action, noting that funding has not yet been allocated. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included reports and public comment on the Roger Scott Tennis Center renovation.
- Approved revised board duties including budget review (5-0)
- Approved forwarding revised duties to City Council (5-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved a plaque dedication in Bryan Park honoring Ann Davis, a former League of Women Voters leader. The board also approved the April 15, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the Bruce Beach project, Hurricane Sally repairs, and a discussion on the board's advisory role.
- Approved Bryan Park plaque dedication for Ann Davis (7-0)
- Approved April 15, 2021 meeting minutes with attendance correction (6-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board meeting on May 11, 2021, was largely procedural, with no final decisions recorded. The board reviewed a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code's tree ordinance (Section 12-6-6(8)), an aesthetic review for 401 E. Chase Street, and a license to use request for 1715 E. Gonzalez Street. No votes or outcomes were noted in the minutes.
- Reviewed proposed tree ordinance amendment (no action recorded)
- Reviewed aesthetic request for 401 E. Chase Street (no action recorded)
- Reviewed license to use request for 1715 E. Gonzalez Street (no action recorded)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Pensacola Parks and Recreation Board approved the March 18, 2021 minutes as amended, with corrections regarding the Admiral Mason Park restroom trailer. Four board members were sworn in, including three reappointed and one new member. The board also received updates on park projects and discussed park visitation assignments.
- Approved March 18, 2021 minutes as amended (8-0)
- Swore in reappointed members Alejandra Escobar-Ryan, Rand Hicks, Michael Wolf, and new member Renee Borden
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved a motion to notify the City Council that an error may have been made in placing a portable restroom trailer in Admiral Mason Park, requesting further review. The board also approved two park amenity dedications: a bench and tree for John Oliver in Bartram Park, and a clay court dedication for Bruce Caton at Roger Scott Tennis Center. Minutes from the February 18, 2021 meeting were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved motion to notify City Council of possible error in restroom trailer placement (4-1)
- Approved bench and tree dedication for John Oliver in Bartram Park (5-0)
- Approved clay court dedication for Bruce Caton (5-0)
- Approved February 18, 2021 minutes (5-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved a request to name a clay tennis court in honor of Terry Kellen, recognizing her impact on women's tennis. A second dedication for John Oliver was postponed because his brother could not be reached. The board also heard reports on park projects and COVID-19 response, but no other formal votes were taken.
- Approved park amenity dedication for Terry Kellen (6-0)
- Postponed park amenity dedication for John Oliver
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved the December 17, 2020 minutes with corrections, heard a police report on after-hours park issues, and received updates on athletics, capital projects, and park improvements. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy items; the meeting was largely informational.
- Approved December 17, 2020 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
- Moved PPD item up on agenda (no objections)
- Heard PPD report on homeless in parks; Officer Bell to attend monthly meetings
- Received athletics presentation; discussed potential new leagues
- Received capital improvement update; noted FDOT study on Scenic Highway path
- Discussed park assessment assignments; Director Cooper to assign parks