The proclamation designating February 2026 as Black History Month was a focal point of the meeting. The proclamation highlighted the theme set by the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” which celebrates the evolution of black history observance from a week-long event in 1926 to the current month-long celebration. The city reiterated its dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the community.

In other discussions, the commission reviewed resolutions expressing support for Florida House Bill 217, Senate Bill 218, and Senate Bill 840. These bills address land use regulations and the impacts of natural disasters on local governments.

A request from the Pelican Harbor organization for a sponsorship for their upcoming gala was also considered. The event, scheduled for March 11th, aims to support the organization’s initiatives, and a motion was made to contribute to the sponsorship, offering four tickets.

During the citizens’ forum, a resident expressed opposition to the idea of remote voting for city officials. The resident argued that officials should be physically present at meetings, similar to the public, who are expected to attend in person to participate.