City Beautiful Commission

Overview

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, urban forestry, 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.

Member Responsibilities

Members have the right and responsibility to actively participate in the decision-making process of the Commission. Responsibilities of each Member include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attend regular scheduled meetings and any special sessions as called by the Executive Committee and any separate standing or working committee meetings of their chosen participation.
• Review materials and documentation prior to voting on matters before the Commission.
• Participate in Commission activities throughout the year during community events.
• Attend and participate in the annual City Beautification Awards Program, and submit City Beautification Awards nominations.
• Identify potential projects and events.
• Identify potential partners and sources of financial and in-kind support for projects and events.
• Log all volunteer time (outside of meetings), materials, and services provided to the Commission, and submit such logs to the Commission on the monthly basis.
• Join and serve on at least one standing committee.

Meeting Dates & Times

The board meets on the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m. at City Hall in Room 100. The Urban Forestry Committee also meets on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. following the board meeting at City Hall in Room 100.

Board Members

• Council Member John Muhammad
  01/31/23 – 12/31/23, First Term
• Andrea Andersen
  04/20/23 – 12/31/25, First Term
• Gregg Bernstein
  04/20/23 – 12/31/25, First Term
• Mimi Chang
  04/20/23 – 12/31/25, First Term
• Beth Connor, Historian, Reg & Development Chair
  06/03/21 – 12/31/23, First Term
• Bill Gregory, GKPA Chair
  12/31/20 – 12/31/23, First Term
• Stephanie Lawler-Ellington,  Urban Forestry Chair
  12/16/21 – 12/31/24, Second Term
• Colin McPhee
  04/20/23 – 12/31/25, First Term
• Tony Mulkey
  04/20/23 – 12/31/25, First Term
• Cheri Riley
  04/20/23 – 12/31/25, First Term
• Tyson Savoretti
  04/20/23 – 12/31/25, First Term
• Chris Tully, Vice Chair
  07/15/21-12/31/23, First Term
• Janeen Wallace
  04/20/23 – 12/31/25, First Term
• Scott Youngblood, Chair 
  01/09/20 – 12/31/23, Second Term
• Margaret Zak, Treasurer
  07/07/22 - 12/31/24, First Term
• Bryan Eichler, City Staff Liaison
• Devon Haggitt, Legal Advisor
• Adul Yates, City Staff

Gift Tree Program

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

Gift Tree Submission Form