Pensacola public meetings in 2023
31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Pensacola City Council is reviewing a federal grant for a new police mobile command center. The agenda also includes amendments to affordable housing agreements and utility work contracts with the FDOT. Additionally, council members are considering various discretionary funding requests for local community programs.
- Acceptance of $493,336 FEMA grant for a police mobile command center
- $70,000 Community Development Block Grant for Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc.
- Stormwater piping construction at Scenic Highway and Langley Avenue
- Amendment to interlocal agreement for affordable multifamily development financing
- Proposed revisions to Port of Pensacola Tariff No. 5A
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Agenda Conference
The City Council will review a presentation on parking updates and consider several budget resolutions. The agenda includes various discretionary fund allocations for local organizations and agreements regarding maritime park development.
- Acceptance of $493,336.00 FEMA Port Security Grant for a Mobile Command Center
- Agreement with Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. for $70,000
- Utility work contract with FDOT for stormwater piping at Scenic Highway and Langley Avenue
- Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Escambia County Housing Finance Authority
- Discretionary funding allocations for various community organizations and food giveaways
Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Pensacola Zoning Board of Adjustments will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The board will also approve minutes from the September 20, 2023 meeting. Two property requests for E. Scott Street and Scenic Highway are on the agenda.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of September 20, 2023, meeting minutes
- ZBA 2023-018: 1707 E. Scott Street
- ZBA 2023-019: 3651 Scenic Highway
Parks and Recreation Board
The Board will review the September 21, 2023, meeting minutes and receive a report from the Director. Discussion items include Bay Bluff Park and a Master Plan.
- Discussion of Bay Bluff Park
- Discussion of Master Plan
- Director's Report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Code Enforcement Authority
The Code Enforcement Authority is reviewing multiple requests to find code violations at various properties. The body will also consider requests to assess fines for specific property owners.
- Requests to find code violations regarding building permits, nuisance, weeds, and property maintenance
- Requests to assess fines for properties on Livingston Dr, Homewood Rd, W Jackson St, and W Lloyd St
City Council
The City Council will review several contract awards for pond expansion at Cordova Square and storm drainage maintenance in Bayou Texar. The agenda also includes discretionary fund allocations for local organizations, housing committee appointments, and a request to rescind code enforcement fines.
- Award of $636,156.13 contract to C.W. Roberts, Inc. for Cordova Square pond expansion
- Award of $642,504.50 contract to D K E Marine Services, Inc. for Bayou Texar dredging
- Acceptance of $56,500.00 grant for Project Safe Neighborhoods surveillance cameras
- Request to rescind $74,474 in code enforcement fines for 524 North Hayne Street
- Discretionary funding allocations for various community organizations and clubs
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Board
The Pensacola Planning Board will consider final plat approval for the Javelin Landing subdivision. The board will also review a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding building height bonuses. Additionally, members will discuss the Gateway Redevelopment District.
- Final plat approval for Javelin Landing Subdivision
- Proposed amendment for building height bonuses
- Discussion on the Gateway Redevelopment District
- Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes
Agenda Conference
The City Council will review several contract awards for pond expansion at Cordova Square and storm drainage maintenance in Bayou Texar. The agenda also includes various discretionary fund allocations for local organizations and appointments to city advisory committees.
- Award of $636,156.13 contract for Cordova Square (Marketplace) at 12th Avenue pond expansion
- Award of $642,504.50 contract for storm drainage outfall maintenance in Bayou Texar
- Acceptance of $56,500.00 grant for Project Safe Neighborhoods surveillance cameras
- Rescission of $74,474 in code enforcement fines for 524 North Hayne Street
- Discretionary funding allocations for various community organizations and clubs
Environmental Advisory Board
The Environmental Advisory Board will receive a presentation from the PPBEP Environmental Justice Committee. The board will also address an item regarding City Code Section 12-6-10(C).
- Presentation by the Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) Environmental Justice Committee
- Item regarding City Code Section 12-6-10(C)
Code Enforcement Authority
The Code Enforcement Authority will review requests to find code violations at 16 properties in Pensacola. The board will also consider requests to assess fines for maintenance and nuisance issues.
- Requests to find code violations at 16 locations, including 635 North S St
- Requests to assess fines for 3985 Langley Ave and 4660 Francisco Rd
City Council
The City Council will discuss several items including a proposal to eliminate curbside recycling and increase garbage collection frequency. Other actions include awarding engineering services for airport pavements and approving various discretionary fund allocations.
- Amendment to Skywarrior Flight Training, LLC lease at 2400 Airport Boulevard
- Contract award to AVCON, Inc. for airport runway and taxiway pavement services
- Ordinance to prohibit the obstruction of public sidewalks
- Ordinance to eliminate curbside recycling and increase garbage collection to twice weekly
- Discretionary funding allocations totaling $5,500 for various community organizations
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Westside Redevelopment Board
The board will review project updates, including residential and commercial property improvement guidelines. The meeting also covers Escambia County income and rent limits.
- Residential Property Improvement Guidelines
- Residential Resiliency Program Guidelines
- Commercial Property Improvement Program Guidelines
- Escambia County Income and Rent Limits (5/2023)
- Approval of June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Agenda Conference
The City Council will vote on ordinances to prohibit sidewalk obstructions and change waste services by removing curbside recycling. The agenda also includes airport maintenance contracts and various local community funding allocations.
- Ordinance 21-23: Eliminating curbside recycling and increasing garbage collection frequency
- Contract award to AVCON, Inc. for runway and taxiway pavements at Pensacola International Airport
- Ordinance 20-23: Prohibiting the obstruction of public sidewalks
- Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local No. 707
- Grant request up to $5,500 for Citizens’ Canopy Restoration Project
Parks and Recreation Board
This meeting consists of routine procedural matters, including the approval of minutes from August 17, 2023. The agenda also includes a director's report and marketing staff reports.
- Approval of August 17, 2023 minutes
- Director's report
- Marketing staff report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will review several applications regarding exterior changes to structures in historic districts. The agenda includes a conceptual review for a new hotel development at 600 S. Palafox Street and a demolition request for a non-contributing structure at the same address.
- Exterior alterations at 215 W. De Soto Street
- Minor changes at 11 E. Garden Street
- Demolition of a non-contributing structure at 600 S. Palafox Street
- Conceptual review for new hotel development at 600 S. Palafox Street
- Variance and exterior alterations at 800 E. Belmont Street
Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet to elect officers and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also consider four specific variance or zoning requests for properties located on E. Blount Street, N. 19th Avenue, Biscayne Court, and W. Moreno Street.
- Election of Board Officers (Chair and Vice Chairperson)
- Review of 1739 E. Blount Street (R-1AAA)
- Review of 3001 N. 19th Avenue (R-1AAA)
- Review of 6081 Biscayne Court (R-1AAA)
- Review of 600 W. Moreno Street (R-1AAA)
Code Enforcement Authority
The Code Enforcement Authority is reviewing several requests to find code violations regarding nuisances and maintenance at various Pensacola addresses. The board will also consider requests to assess new fines and evaluate the reduction or cancellation of existing fines and liens.
- Requests to find code violations at 2000 Fairchild St, 29 Escalona Ave, and 1302 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr
- Request to assess fines for property at 510 North G St
- Review of requests to reduce, rescind, or cancel existing fines and liens
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and grant agreements. Items include funding for the Port of Pensacola maritime center and repairs to the Pensacola International Airport parking garage. The council will also consider an inventory list of city-owned property for potential affordable housing use.
- $8,500,000 Triumph Gulf Coast Grant for Port of Pensacola maritime center renovation
- Up to $2,010,058.60 contract for Pensacola International Airport parking garage rehabilitation
- Adoption of an inventory list of city-owned property for affordable housing
- $4,952,000 Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program Grant for airport aircraft parking
- $1,291,210 FWC grant amendment for Sanders Beach kayak fishing trail access upgrades
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2024. The meeting includes decisions on property tax levies for the City of Pensacola and the Downtown Improvement District.
- Adoption of Budget Resolution No. 2023-072 regarding ad valorem property taxes
- Adoption of Budget Resolution No. 2023-073 for the City of Pensacola FY 2024 budget
- Adoption of Budget Resolution No. 2023-074 for the Downtown Improvement Board FY 2024 budget
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review aesthetic applications for properties in the Gateway Redevelopment District. The meeting also includes a request for a license to use the city right-of-way at 801 E. Gregory Street.
- Aesthetic review application for 524 E. Romana Street
- Aesthetic conceptual review application for 801 E. Gregory Street
- Request for license to use city right-of-way at 801 E. Gregory Street
- Approval of August 8, 2023, meeting minutes
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency is considering a contract award for classroom additions at General Chappie James Flight Academy. The board will also discuss terminating a lease agreement with the Pensacola Sports Association for 101 West Main Street and the redevelopment of Malcolm Yonge Gym.
- Award bid #23-033 to Empire Builders Group, Inc. for $983,840 for General Chappie James Flight Academy classroom additions
- Termination of lease agreement with Pensacola Sports Association for 101 West Main Street
- $27,670 lease termination fee for property reacquisition
- Discussion regarding redevelopment of Malcolm Yonge Gym
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Agenda Conference
The City Council is reviewing several major infrastructure projects including a $8.5 million maritime center at the Port of Pensacola and airport garage rehabilitation. The agenda also includes discussions on affordable housing property inventories, street lighting contracts, and various discretionary fund allocations.
- $8,500,000 Triumph Gulf Coast Grant for American Magic High Performance Maritime Center
- Up to $2,010,058.60 for Pensacola International Airport Parking Garage Rehabilitation
- $59,713.50 contract for East Cross Street speed tables
- $1,291,210 grant amendment for Sanders Beach Kayak Fishing Trail Access Upgrades
- Adoption of an inventory list of City owned real property for affordable housing
Environmental Advisory Board
The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to approve the minutes from the July 6, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding how landscape changes influence sedimentation in upper Northwest Florida watersheds.
- Approval of July 6, 2023, meeting minutes
- Presentation by Barbara Albrecht: Exploring the influences of landscape changes on sedimentation in upper Northwest Florida watersheds
City Personnel Board
The Board will consider renewing the Board Attorney's representation for the 2024 fiscal year. Members will also discuss upcoming elections for an at-large position and the Board Chair.
- Renewal of Board Attorney representation for 2024 fiscal year
- Election of At-Large Board position
- Election of Board Chair
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to review the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. The meeting includes actions to adopt tentative property tax rates and budgets for both the City of Pensacola and the Downtown Improvement Board.
- Public hearing for FY 2024 proposed budget and tentative millage rates
- Resolution No. 2023-065: Tentative ad valorem property tax levy for the City and Downtown Improvement District
- Resolution No. 2023-066: Tentative budget for the City of Pensacola for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023
- Resolution No. 2023-067: Tentative budget for the Downtown Improvement Board for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Code Enforcement Authority
The Code Enforcement Authority will meet to consider requests for new code violations at various properties. The agenda includes a request to assess fines for 721 W Lee St. The board will also address requests to reduce, rescind, or cancel existing fines and liens.
- Requests to find code violations at multiple locations, including 510 North G St and 3108 E Desoto St
- Request to assess fines for 721 W Lee St regarding rubbish accumulation and nuisance issues
- Review of requests to reduce, rescind, or cancel existing fines and liens
Eastside Redevelopment Board
The board will review Eastside Project updates and a report from the CRA Program Manager. Discussion includes Residential Property Improvement and Residential Resiliency program guidelines, as well as 2023 income and rent limits.
- Eastside Project Updates
- CRA Program Manager Report
- Residential Property Improvement Program Guidelines
- Residential Resiliency Program Guidelines
- 2023 Income and Rent Limits
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks and Recreation Board
The meeting includes a report from the Director and a discussion regarding special events. The board will also review the proposed schedule for future meetings.
- Director's Report
- Special Events - Nikki Gray
- Proposed Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Schedule
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Pensacola City Council will conduct a public hearing to adopt the 2023 stormwater assessment roll and resolution. The meeting also includes several contract awards for airport construction, police technology, and stadium maintenance. Additionally, council members will review various discretionary funding allocations for their districts.
- $1,915,450.00 contract award to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police department services
- $1,387,650.00 contract for Pensacola International Airport site preparation
- Ordinance establishing food truck courts as a permitted land use
- $460,000 funding for Kupfrian Manor affordable housing application
- $275,000 payment from SKANSKA USA Civil Southeast Inc. regarding bridge construction
🗳️ How they voted (28 roll-call votes)
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will review several applications for exterior changes and new developments. Items include demolition reviews, renovations of contributing structures, and a conceptual review for a mixed-use development.
- Exterior improvements at 506 E. Gadsden Street
- Renovation of structure at 516 N. Alcaniz Street
- Parking garage facade improvements at 49 W. Intendencia Street
- Dumpster enclosure at 330 S. Jefferson Street
- Historic structure demolition review at 1501 E. Lakeview Avenue
Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will consider two zoning requests for properties on E Brainerd Street and E Jackson Street. The meeting also includes swearing in a new appointment and approving minutes from the July 19, 2023, meeting.
- Swearing in of new appointment (23-00607)
- Approval of July 19, 2023, meeting minutes
- Zoning request for 2828 E Brainerd Street (ZBA 2023-012)
- Zoning request for 1931 E Jackson Street (ZBA 2023-013)