City Beautiful Commission

To enhance and safeguard the beauty of our natural resources and city landscapes, thereby enriching the quality of life for our community.

Function of Commission

• Assist and promote public programs/activities that will further the beautification and protection of the natural resources in and around St. Petersburg.
• Assist the Parks and Recreation Department with the initiating, planning, directing and coordinating of the following programs: the Annual City Beautiful Awards, the Gift Tree Program, and the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum including the Brick Program.
• Assist with the formulation and implementation of City statutes and ordinances concerning property maintenance, beautification standards, signage and natural resources.
• Advise City Council in matters pertaining to the beautification of the city that will result in a more attractive and well-maintained city.
• Assist in any other function and duty assigned to it by the City Council.

Meeting Dates & Times

The board meets on the second Monday of each month at 4 pm at the Leisure Services Complex, 1400 19 Street N, 33713.

Board Members

• Ryan Cobin - Term Expires: 12/31/19 - Second Term
• Council Member Gina Driscoll - Term Expires: 12/31/19
• Lee Gunter - Term Expires: 12/31/20 - Second Term
• Cathy Harrelson
• Doris Heitzmann, Regulations and Development Committee Chair - Term Expires: 12/31/20 - Second Term
• Lucinda Johnston - Term Expires: 12/31/21 - First Term
• Stephanie Lawler-Ellington, Historian Co-Chair - Term Expires: 12/31/21 - First Term
• John Lopez
• Carol Moore - Term Expires: 12/31/20 - Second Term
• Rick Nale, Vice Chair - Term Expires: 12/31/19 - Second Term
• Alexander Nicolas - Term Expires: 12/31/20 - Partial Term
• George Stoval - Term Expires: 12/31/19 - Partial Term
• Lucy Trimarco
• Scott Youngblood, Chair - Term Expires: 12/31/19 - First Term