Pensacola public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Board
The board approved the meeting minutes from October 20 and November 17, 2022. Members discussed a grant application for after-school programs and the status of various Memorandums of Understanding. No action was taken on the First City Football Club MOU.
- Approved October 20, 2022 minutes with conditions (8-0)
- Approved November 17, 2022 minutes with conditions (8-0)
- Deferred discussion on Parks and Recreation Bylaws and Regulations to January
Parks and Recreation Board
The Board postponed the approval of the October 20, 2022, meeting minutes to seek clarification on the language. Other agenda items, including several Memorandums of Understanding and park facility updates, were discussed but not voted upon.
- Postponed vote on October 20, 2022 minutes (7-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board voted 4-2 to approve a proposed ordinance amending Section 6-3-2 to prohibit smoking and use of vapor-generating devices within all City of Pensacola parks. The board also unanimously approved three park amenity dedication requests: honoring Myra J Williams, a bronze bust at Ferdinand Plaza (deferred for a more precise concept), and a park bench at Bartram Park for Louise Holliday Holden. Additionally, the board approved entering into an agreement with the University of West Florida for a 2023 Needs Assessment of the park system.
- Approved ordinance prohibiting smoking and vapor devices in city parks (4-2)
- Approved park amenity dedication request to honor Myra J Williams (6-0)
- Approved park amenity dedication request for bronze bust at Ferdinand Plaza (deferred to December 15 for refined concept)
- Approved park amenity dedication request for park bench at Bartram Park honoring Louise Holliday Holden (6-0)
- Approved entering into agreement with University of West Florida for 2023 Needs Assessment (6-0)
- Approved minutes of September 15, 2022, with condition that Member Del Gallo shown as absent (6-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board met on September 15, 2022, and discussed a memorandum of understanding with youth sports providers and a needs assessment workshop scheduled for October 20, 2022. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.
- Discussed MOU with youth sports providers (no vote taken)
- Discussed needs assessment workshop on October 20, 2022 (no vote taken)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board voted 4-1 to approve post-tension concrete for the Roger Scott Tennis Center project, over an asphalt alternative. The board also postponed discussion of a Youth Sports Providers Memorandum of Understanding checklist to next month. A motion to hold a public discussion on data points for a needs assessment was approved.
- Approved post-tension concrete for Roger Scott Tennis Center project (4-1)
- Postponed discussion of Youth Sports Providers MOU checklist to next month (8-0)
- Approved open public discussion on needs assessment data points at October meeting (8-0)
- Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved corrected minutes of June 16, 2022 (8-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Pensacola Parks and Recreation Board approved corrected minutes from June 16, 2022, with a unanimous vote. The board received the Director's Report and a financial summary for the third quarter, noting expenditures on target but revenues low. Parks Superintendent Kimball presented an overview of city parks, including budget, staffing, and facilities. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and discussion-based.
- Approved corrected June 16, 2022 minutes (6-0)
- Discussed youth sports registration fees and requested MOUs for next meeting
- Noted Blake Doyle Skate Park Phase I to start in August
- Noted Bruce Beach groundbreaking scheduled for July 26 at 11 a.m.
- Discussed playground equipment options and community input for future upgrades
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved the May 19, 2022 minutes. They discussed pool capacity issues at Roger Scott, heard a request to dedicate the ball crew building to Herman Jones, and reviewed the city council agenda conference. No formal votes were taken on new business.
- Approved May 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Discussed pool access issues and YMCA MOU amendment (no vote)
- Heard request to dedicate ball crew building to Herman Jones (no vote)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Pensacola Parks and Recreation Board approved two park amenity dedications: a Pumpkin Ash Tree at Lions Park in memory of Morgan V. Riley, and a Garden of Peace and Hope memorial for homicide victims at Corrine Jones Park. The board also discussed a potential master plan with the University of West Florida and approved a motion encouraging Council to consider a District 7 nominee for the board.
- Approved Pumpkin Ash Tree dedication at Lions Park (7-0)
- Approved Garden of Peace and Hope memorial at Corrine Jones Park (7-0)
- Approved motion to encourage Council to consider District 7 nominee for board (5-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved the proposed Park Amenity and Dedication Policy, which will be presented to city council. The board also unanimously agreed to join the National Recreation and Park Association. Two items—the budget report and property leases—were tabled until staff could be present. A decision on requesting a master plan was postponed until next month.
- Approved Park Amenity and Dedication Policy (6-0)
- Agreed to become members of National Recreation and Park Association (unanimous)
- Tabled budget report until staff present
- Tabled Deana Stallworth property leases until staff present
- Held motion on master plan request until next month
Westside Redevelopment Board
The Westside Redevelopment Board met on March 22, 2022, with five members present and two absent. The board approved the minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting by a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda included only project updates and reports.
- Approved WRB meeting minutes from 12/14/2021 (5-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved a motion to ask City Council to pause the request for a Master Plan so the board can better formulate its ideas. The board also approved moving the March meeting from March 17 to March 10 to avoid a conflict with Spring Break. The minutes of the January 20, 2022 meeting were approved. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion.
- Approved the minutes of the January 20, 2022 meeting.
- Approved a motion to ask City Council to pause the Master Plan request for further board discussion.
- Approved moving the March meeting from March 17 to March 10.
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the award of Bid #22-002 for Garden Street landscaping from A Street to Alcaniz Street, and adopted the Area Reinvestment Agreement Policy for Affordable Housing. Both motions passed 6-0 with one absence. The board also approved the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes and received a presentation on the Hawkshaw Redevelopment Project.
- Approved minutes of 01/18/2022 (6-0)
- Awarded Bid #22-002 for Garden St landscaping from A St to Alcaniz St (6-0)
- Adopted Area Reinvestment Agreement Policy for Affordable Housing (6-0)
Urban Core Redevelopment Board
The Urban Core Redevelopment Board approved minutes from July and October 2021, elected officers, and approved the FY2023 project priorities list and implementation plan. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with five members absent. The board also received a homelessness presentation.
- Approved UCRB meeting minutes for 07/27/21 and 10/26/21 (6-0)
- Elected officers (6-0)
- Approved FY2023 project priorities and implementation plan (6-0)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board approved a request to place a memorial marker at Bayview Park honoring the Massacred Creek Indian Women and Children, with a 5-0 vote. The board also approved a tree protection plan for the Roger Scott Athletic Complex. Several other items were discussed, including a proposed amendment to the city code on injuring trees and a request for a master plan, but no action was taken on those items.
- Approved memorial marker for Massacred Creek Indian Women and Children at Bayview Park (5-0)
- Approved Roger Scott Athletic Complex Tree Protection Plan (5-0)
- Approved minutes of December 16, 2021 meeting (5-0)