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 p.m. at the Leisure Services Complex, 1400 19 St. N., 33713.

Board Members

• Council Member Robert Blackmon
  Term Expires: 12/31/21, First Term
• Bryan Eichler, City Staff Liaison
• Bill Gregory
  Term Expires: 12/31/23, First Term
• Devon Haggitt, Legal Advisor
• Kaitlin Hammersley
  Term Expires: 12/31/23, First Term
• Cathy Harrelson, Vice Chair & Urban Forestry Chair
  Term Expires: 12/31/21, First Term
• Stephanie Lawler-Ellington
  Term Expires: 12/31/21, First Term
• John Lopez, Outreach Committee Chair
  Term Expires: 12/31/23, First Term
• David Steiner
  Term Expires: 12/31/23, First Term
• George Stovall, Historian
  Term Expires: 12/31/23, First Term
• Lucy Trimarco
  Term Expires: 12/31/23, First Term
• Scott Youngblood, Chair & GKPA Chair
  Term Expires: 12/31/23, Second Term

Gift Tree Program

The Gift Tree Program provides you with an opportunity to honor someone special to you by planting a tree in their behalf in one of St. Petersburg’s beautiful public parks. Learn more here. 

Gift Tree Submission Form