Alachua public meetings in 2024

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will meet on Dec. 18, 2024 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The council will consider approval of the May 30, 2024 meeting minutes, a Sunshine Law overview, and a municipal government review. Members will vote on appointing a chair and vice‑chair, set the future meeting frequency format, and approve meeting dates for 2025. No other business is listed.

• Approval of May 30, 2024 Youth Advisory Council meeting minutes
• Sunshine Law overview
• Municipal government review
• Appointment of chair and vice‑chair
• Approval of meeting dates for 2025

The Youth Advisory Council appointed Robert Hu as Chair, Jolene Brown as Vice Chair, and Raymond Liu as General Counsel. The council also approved the May 30, 2024 meeting minutes, continued its monthly meeting format, and set 6 PM meeting times for 2025. All decisions were made by roll call or ballot votes.

• Appointed Raymond Liu as General Counsel (3-0)
• Approved May 30, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Elected Robert Hu as Chair (2-1 ballot)
• Elected Jolene Brown as Vice Chair (2-1 ballot)
• Continued monthly meeting format (3-0)
• Approved 6 PM meeting times for 2025 (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will approve the June 17, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review upcoming park and recreation events and confirm the continued quarterly meeting format. The board will also approve the schedule of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings for 2025.

• Approval of June 17, 2024 minutes
• Overview of upcoming events
• Approval of continued quarterly meeting format
• Approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting dates for 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will convene a special meeting to address new business items, including the approval of meeting minutes and staff updates.

• Approve meeting minutes (24.11.04.M.SPCRAB)
• Staff updates
• Special Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the November 4, 2024 special meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote. Board members discussed downtown lighting options, agreeing to start with roofline lighting and tree trunk wrapping on upper Main Street, then extend south as budget allows. No formal funding or contract decisions were made.

• Approved November 4, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to start downtown lighting on upper Main Street with roofline lighting and tree trunk wrapping
• Agreed to extend lighting south on Main Street as budget permits

General

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including rezoning a property to residential use and amending land development regulations to add new business categories.

• Ordinance 25-02: Rezoning ±24.58 acres from Agricultural (A) to Residential Single Family – 4 (RSF-4)
• Ordinance 25-03: Amending land development regulations to add 'Cigar/Hookah Bar', 'Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle', and 'Smoke Shop' use types
• Ordinance 24-12: Second reading to amend the Comprehensive Plan regarding mixed-use definitions
• Tara Baywood Phase 2 Final Plat: Re-approval request for a portion of tax parcel 03067-063-000
• Purchase of conductor wire

The Alachua City Commission approved several ordinances on second reading, including a comprehensive plan amendment establishing a new mixed-use definition and future land use categories, and an amendment to the Tolosa Planned Development-Residential. It also approved first readings for a zoning atlas change on a 24.58-acre property, LDR amendments adding new use types like mobile food vehicles and smoke shops, and a trash enclosure design change in the Gateway Overlay District. The Tara Baywood Phase 2 final plat was deferred to January 13, 2025, due to unmet public notice requirements.

• Approved Ordinance 24-12, comprehensive plan mixed-use amendment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-01, Tolosa PD-R amendment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02, zoning change to RSF-4 on 24.58 acres, first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03, LDR amendments for new use types, first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04, trash enclosure design in Gateway Overlay, first reading (5-0)
• Deferred Tara Baywood Phase 2 final plat to January 13, 2025
• Appointed Danielle J. Judd to Planning & Zoning Board (5-0)
• Appointed Jolene Brown and Aaliyah Wilson to Youth Advisory Council (5-0)

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board will meet to review Elder Options and discuss upcoming events. The agenda includes a presentation on Elder Options and a planned senior field trip to Jacksonville.

• Elder Options recap and consensus
• Elder Options presentation
• Jacksonville senior field trip
• Recruitment of additional attendees for future SRAB meetings

General

The Alachua Education Task Force will meet on Dec. 2, 2024 at the City Commission Chambers. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a Sunshine Law and public records presentation, a review of parliamentary procedures, election of officers, a staff report, and setting 2025 meeting dates. The meeting will also allow board and citizen comments.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Sunshine Law and public records presentation
• Parliamentary procedures review
• Election of officers
• Staff report and 2025 meeting dates

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider Resolution CRA25-03 to set the public meeting schedule for calendar year 2025. The board will also receive staff updates. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Resolution CRA25-03 – adopt public meeting schedule for 2025
• Staff updates

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a first reading for an ordinance to amend the Tolosa Planned Development-Residential parameters. The body will also consider a resolution to adjust the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund budget to account for unanticipated revenues.

• Ordinance 25-01: Amendment of the Tolosa Planned Development-Residential (PD-R)
• Resolution 25-01: Amending FY 2023-2024 General Fund budget for City Manager, City Attorney, and Police Department
• RFP 2024-01: FFY 2023 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant administration services
• Alachua Police Department Axon lease purchase

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will approve the minutes from the October 8 meeting and review several applications. Items include a certificate of appropriateness for replacing exterior doors at 14822 Main Street, a Planned Development amendment that would raise the allowed residential density from 40 to 60 units and remove non‑residential intensity on a roughly 50.5‑acre parcel, a land‑development‑regulation text amendment for trash enclosure design in the Gateway Overlay District, a rezoning of NW 150th Avenue from Agricultural to Residential Single‑Family‑4 on about 24.58 acres, and a broader LDR text amendment adding new use categories such as cigar/hookah bars and mobile food dispensing vehicles.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior door replacement at 14822 Main Street
• Planned Development amendment to increase density to 60 units and eliminate non‑residential intensity on a 50.5‑acre property (Area B)
• LDR text amendment to modify trash enclosure design standards in the Gateway Overlay District
• Rezoning of NW 150th Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Residential Single‑Family‑4 on ~24.58 acres
• LDR text amendment adding new use types like cigar/hookah bar and mobile food dispensing vehicle

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet on November 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The board will consider the CRAAB schedule for calendar year 2025. The board will also discuss the Theatre Park Refresh Project.

• CRAAB schedule for calendar year 2025
• Theatre Park Refresh Project

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to address the Theatre Park Refresh project. The body will also review and approve meeting minutes from September 9 and October 7, 2024.

• Theatre Park Refresh project

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and read proposed ordinances and resolutions by title. The meeting includes special presentations for Colonial Heritage Month and a W.W. Irby Elementary School student performing arts appreciation. It also provides time for citizen comments, committee reports, and approval of a consent agenda covering routine city operations.

• Colonial Heritage Month proclamation (special presentation)
• W.W. Irby Elementary School student performing arts appreciation (special presentation)
• Citizen comments on subjects not on the agenda
• Committee reports, appointments, and city announcements
• Consent agenda items representing routine city operations

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force will meet to review a staff report and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Staff Report - October 28, 2024

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to review staff updates and old business. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Staff updates

General

The Alachua City Commission will consider the Fiscal Year 2025 compensation plan for city employees. It will also vote on the purchase of police vehicles for FY 2025. Additionally, the commission will approve the meeting minutes and routine items on the consent agenda.

• FY 2025 Compensation Plan
• FY 2025 Purchase of Police Vehicles
• Approval of Meeting Minutes

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet on October 8, 2024 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The board will approve the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes and select a vice chair. The board will consider a planned development amendment for the Tolosa PD‑R, which would raise the allowed residential density in Area B from 40 to 60 units and eliminate non‑residential intensity on a roughly 50.5‑acre parcel (tax parcels 03130-004-000; 03130-007-001; 03130-008-000; 03130-009-000; 03135-000-000; 03135-001-000).

• Approve meeting minutes from September 10, 2024
• Selection of vice chair
• Tolosa PD‑R amendment: increase residential density in Area B from 40 to 60 units and reduce non‑residential intensity to 0 sq‑ft on ~50.5‑acre property (tax parcels listed)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet on October 7, 2024 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The board will consider CRA Resolution 25-01, which corrects a previously adopted resolution. It will also consider CRA Resolution 25-02, which concerns a business façade grant program application. Both items are listed under new business.

• CRA Resolution 25-01 – correction of a previously adopted CRA resolution
• CRA Resolution 25-02 – business façade grant program application

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 24-12, which proposes changes to the city's comprehensive plan definitions for mixed-use. The meeting also includes special presentations honoring a student, heritage month, safety month, and city government week. Citizens will have two opportunities to comment, and the commission will consider consent agenda items such as approving September 23, 2024 minutes, a skate park renovation, and the 2025 commission calendar.

• Ordinance 24-12 (first reading) to amend mixed-use definitions in the comprehensive plan
• Approve meeting minutes for September 23, 2024
• Hal Brady Recreation Complex skate park renovation
• Adopt the 2025 City Commission calendar
• Special presentations: student arts appreciation, Colonial Heritage Month, White Cane Safety Month, Florida City Government Week 2024 proclamations

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review the Recreation and Culture Department's summer activities and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of summer activities including art camp, basketball camps, and the 4th of July event
• Approval of June 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of March 26, 2024, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission meeting will consider three resolutions: a levy of general city‑purpose ad valorem taxes for the 2024 tax year, the city’s budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025, and a capital improvement program covering 2025‑2029. Commissioners will also take a second and final reading of an ordinance amending the city’s business incentive program to add an incubator/accelerator lease subsidy and adjust its duration. Additional agenda items include a presentation on Savannah Station Phase 2C infrastructure acceptance and a senior resources advisory board appointment.

• Resolution 24‑16 – levy of general city‑purpose ad valorem taxes for 2024 tax year
• Resolution 24‑17 – adoption of the city’s budget for FY 2024‑2025
• Resolution 24‑18 – approval of the 2025‑2029 capital improvement program
• Ordinance 24‑13 (second & final reading) – amendment to business incentive program adding incubator/accelerator lease subsidy and adjusting subsidy duration
• Savannah Station Phase 2C – infrastructure acceptance and return of surety

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to approve meeting minutes, receive staff updates, and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The board will also consider a request for a Business Facade Grant for a property at 14920 Main Street.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Business Facade Grant for Conestogas Restaurant at 14920 Main Street
• CRA Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget

The CRA Advisory Board approved a Business Facade Grant application for Rick Robertson's Conestogas Restaurant at 14920 Main Street, forwarding it to the CRA with a recommendation to approve. The board also approved the preliminary FY 2024-2025 budget to be forwarded to the CRA Board, with a recommendation to include this year's end budget for comparison. Meeting minutes from August 19, 2024, were approved with a correction.

• Approved Business Facade Grant application for 14920 Main Street (3-0, Robertson abstained)
• Approved preliminary FY 2024-2025 budget to forward to CRA Board (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with amendment to move Item C after Item D (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Alachua Planning and Zoning Board will consider three main items. It will approve the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. It will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a site plan to build an approximately 8,836‑square‑foot convenience store, retail building, and gasoline fueling station for Patel Fuel & Retail. It will also hold a legislative hearing on a city‑requested amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to add new mixed‑use land‑use categories, and a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special‑exception permit for stormwater facilities (removed from the agenda).

• Site Plan – Patel Fuel & Retail: construction of an ~8,836 sq ft convenience store, retail building, and gasoline station (quasi‑judicial hearing).
• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – add mixed‑use future land‑use categories (legislative hearing).
• Special Exception Permit – Tara April stormwater facilities in Agricultural zone to support adjacent Community Commercial development (quasi‑judicial hearing, removed from agenda).
• Approval of meeting minutes from 07‑09‑24 (procedural).

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan for a convenience store, retail building, and gas station at Patel Fuel & Retail, subject to four conditions, in a 3-0 vote. The board also recommended approval of a comprehensive plan text amendment to establish mixed-use future land use categories, also in a 3-0 vote. A special exception permit for Tara April stormwater facilities was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Patel Fuel & Retail site plan (3-0)
• Recommended approval of comprehensive plan text amendment for mixed-use categories (3-0)
• Removed special exception permit for Tara April stormwater facilities from agenda

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss staff updates and budget adjustments. The board is considering a resolution to revise the estimate of receipts and balances for the current fiscal year.

• Resolution CRA24-04 regarding the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved Resolution CRA24-04, which sets the CRA budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and revises the estimate of receipts and balances to be brought forward. The motion passed 4-0 by roll call vote. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 22, 2024, and discussed staff updates on light pole flags, billboard contracts, and tree lights, with suggestions noted for future consideration.

• Approved Resolution CRA24-04 for the 2024-2025 CRA budget (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 22, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider resolutions for the 2024 tax levy and the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, as well as an ordinance amending the business incentive program. The meeting also includes appointments to city boards and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 24-12: Levy of general purpose ad valorem taxes for 2024
• Resolution 24-13: 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
• Ordinance 24-13: Amending business incentive program with incubator/accelerator lease subsidy
• Resolution 24-14: Stormwater basin maintenance assessment annual rate
• Training MOU with Alachua County Sheriff's Office

The City Commission adopted the final millage rate of 5.9500 mills and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, both by 5-0 votes. The commission also approved first reading of an ordinance amending the business incentive program, appointed two board members, and approved the city manager's annual performance evaluation.

• Adopted Resolution 24-12 setting 5.9500 millage rate for 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-13 approving FY 2024-2025 budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-13 first reading, adding incubator lease subsidy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-14 stormwater basin maintenance assessment rate (5-0)
• Appointed Dietra H. Sherman to Education Task Force, term to 2027 (5-0)
• Appointed Susan Sloan to Planning & Zoning Board via Resolution 24-15 (5-0)
• Approved City Manager's annual performance evaluation (5-0)

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board is meeting to discuss programs for personal safety awareness and health and fitness. The board will also address an upcoming Elder Options senior event.

• Discussion of personal safety awareness programs
• Discussion of health and fitness initiatives
• Elder Options senior event at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center on October 14th and 15th
• Approval of June 4, 2024, meeting minutes

The Senior Resources Advisory Board voted unanimously to assist Recreation and Culture staff in planning, organizing, and promoting a safety awareness event for senior citizens. The board also approved the June 4, 2024 meeting minutes and received information about an Elder Options senior event scheduled for October 14-15 at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to assist Recreation and Culture staff with senior safety awareness event (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

General

The Alachua City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed fiscal year 2024‑2025 budgets for the Enterprise Fund and the Internal Service Fund. Commissioners and city officials will discuss the budget allocations and priorities. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion of the proposed budgets.

• Review of proposed FY 2024‑2025 budgets for the Enterprise Fund and Internal Service Fund

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a second reading on Ordinance 24-09, which would extend the city’s corporate limits to include land identified as tax parcel 03044-001-002. The meeting also includes second‑reading votes on Ordinance 24-11 (vacation and abandonment of a park in Kingsland Subdivision) and Ordinance 24-10 (amending utility rates). Additional agenda items are a contract for Red Speed school‑zone enforcement and the purchase of an Altec bucket truck, model TA60 4x4.

• Ordinance 24-09 – second reading to extend corporate limits to tax parcel 03044-001-002
• Ordinance 24-11 – second reading to vacate and abandon park in Kingsland Subdivision
• Ordinance 24-10 – second reading to amend utility rates (water, waste water, other)
• Red Speed school‑zone enforcement contract
• Purchase of Altec bucket truck, model TA60 4x4

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to consider its agenda. The board will approve the meeting minutes from June 17, 2024. Staff will provide updates, and the board will hold comments and discussion from members and citizens.

• Approve meeting minutes – 06-17-24

General

The City Commission will conduct a workshop to address proposed budgets for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The discussion covers the General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects funds.

• Proposed FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 Debt Service budget
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue budget
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 Capital Projects funds budget

General

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an appeal of an interpretation by the Land Development Regulations (LDR) Administrator. The appeal is submitted by Scott O'Hara on behalf of 101 NW US Hwy 73, LLC and concerns an unlisted use. The board will consider the appellant's request during this meeting.

• Appeal of LDR interpretation for 101 NW US Hwy 73, LLC (unlisted use) by Scott O'Hara

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will consider several items at its regular meeting on August 12, 2024. Commissioners will vote on Ordinance 24‑09, which would extend the city’s corporate limits to include Tax Parcel 03044-001-002. A first‑reading of Ordinance 24‑10 will be taken to amend utility rate code sections. The agenda also includes renewal of the FY 24/25 commercial and group health insurance packages, a request for bids on 86th Drive roadway improvements and a water line extension, and routine consent‑agenda approvals of recent meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 24‑09: extend Alachua corporate limits to include Tax Parcel 03044‑001‑002
• Ordinance 24‑10 (first reading): amend Code Section 38 utility rates
• FY 24/25 renewal of commercial and group health insurance packages
• RFB 2024‑04: 86th Drive roadway improvements and water line extension
• Consent agenda: approval of June 24 and July 22 City Commission meeting minutes

General

The Education Task Force is meeting to review the minutes from June 3, 2024, and a staff report. The body will also discuss the expansion of the task force's duties.

• Discussion on expanding duties of Education Task Force
• Review of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of August 5, 2024 staff report

General

The City Commission is meeting for a workshop to address the FY 2024-2025 budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• FY 2024-2025 Budget Workshop

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is meeting to receive staff updates on downtown revitalization projects. Discussions include a multi-phase park refresh, a grant proposal for community spaces, and a revised long-term action plan for downtown Alachua.

• Theatre Park Refresh Project: Three phases including restoration, enhancement (pergola and stage), and beautification
• T-Mobile Hometown Grant: Proposal submitted for $50,000 for Theatre Park beautification
• Downtown 5-Year Action Plan: Proposed initiatives including façade and vibrancy grants, parklets, and business recruitment
• Wayfinding Signage: Installation of a Gateway Sign at Main Street and US-441 with an electronic message board
• Christmas on Main: Planning for December 6 tree lighting and December 14 parade

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider a proposed millage rate increase for fiscal year 2024-25 and vote on several subdivision plats. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning changes and a grant agreement with Alachua County.

• Millage rate set at 5.9500 for FY2024-25 (7.9% increase from rolled-back rate of 5.5119)
• Briarwood Phase 4 final plat (115 single-family lots on ±34.17 acres)
• Tara Forest West preliminary plat (523 single-family lots on ±198.39 acres)
• Tara Forest East Phase 2 final plat (55 single-family lots on ±19.32 acres)
• Tara Baywood Phase 2 final plat (67 single-family attached lots on ±6.64 acres)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a special exception permit for an automobile repair and servicing use in the Santa Fe Crossing development. The board will also review a site plan for a 6,767 square foot facility at the same location. Additionally, the board is scheduled to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting.

• Special Exception Permit (PSE23-0002) for automobile repair in Santa Fe Crossing
• Site plan (PSP23-0014) for a 6,767 square foot automobile repair facility
• Approval of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes

City Commission

The commission will review the school resource contract for the 2024-2027 school year. The meeting also includes a presentation on the city's fiscal analysis through May 31, 2024. Additionally, officials will receive information about upcoming Alachua County Veteran Services Outpost events.

• School Resource Contract for 2024-2027 School Year
• Fiscal Analysis Report for FY 2023-2024 through May 31, 2024
• Alachua County Veteran Services Outpost Events

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The board will review minutes from the May 6, 2024, special meeting. Staff will present several budget enhancement requests for FY 2024-2025, including projects for downtown beautification and signage. Updates on the Theatre Park Refresh Project and the Downtown 5-Year Action Plan will also be provided.

• Approval of May 6, 2024, Special Meeting minutes
• $150,000 proposed for Wayfinding Signage Phase II
• $160,000 proposed for Theatre Park Refresh Project Phase II
• $25,000 proposed for Towne Centre Beautification Project Phase I
• $25,000 increase for Façade Grant and Design Technical Assistance programs

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will review recent and upcoming recreational programs and discuss plans for a Juneteenth event at Legacy. Members will also discuss the Arts Council of Alachua Grant and receive updates on trails and disc golf possibilities.

• Plans for Juneteenth Event at Legacy
• Discussion regarding Arts Council of Alachua Grant
• Updates on trails and disc golf possibilities
• Review of March 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Board

The Alachua Planning and Zoning Board is considering a permit for a solar facility at 17920 Peggy Road. The meeting also includes requests for stormwater facilities and a preliminary plat for the Tara Forest West subdivision.

• Special exception permit for a solar facility at 17920 Peggy Road
• Site plan for a ± 74.9 MWac solar facility on ± 321.49 acres
• Special exception permit for stormwater facilities near US 441
• Preliminary plat for the Tara Forest West subdivision with 523 single-family lots

City Commission

The Commission will consider Resolution 24-09 to amend the 2023-2024 budget with grant revenue from The Children's Trust of Alachua County. These funds are intended for summer camp and enrichment services held at Legacy Park.

• Resolution 24-09: $73,769 budget amendment for Children's Trust summer programs
• Mutual Aid Agreement between Alachua and Williston Police Departments
• Approval of May 6 and May 20 meeting minutes

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Alachua Senior Resources Advisory Board will review personal safety program updates and discuss future health and fitness initiatives, such as local gym senior pricing and a community services pamphlet. The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from its March 5 meeting and review upcoming senior activities, including a May field trip to St. Augustine.

• Review personal safety awareness program updates
• Discuss health and fitness initiatives, including local gym pricing discounts and a services pamphlet
• Approve minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting
• Review upcoming senior events: St. Augustine field trip (May 28), Juneteenth event, and Crafty Gemini activities

Education Task Force

The task force is reviewing a staff report regarding several educational initiatives in the city. This includes seeking approximately $18,100 for supplies for a new VPK class at Irby Elementary and exploring book vending machine options. The board will also review the minutes from the April 29, 2024, meeting.

• Seeking approximately $18,100 for furniture, curriculum, and supplies for a new VPK class at Irby Elementary
• Reviewing quotes for 'Inchy’s Bookworm' vending machines ranging from $4,995 to $5,295
• Reestablishing the City’s Mentor Volunteer Program through Take Stock in Children
• Approval of the April 29, 2024, meeting minutes

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council is meeting to plan an end-of-year party at Escapology in Gainesville. The board will also consider a motion to cancel the June meeting due to the upcoming summer break.

• Planning for End-of-Year Party at Escapology in Gainesville
• Proposed cancellation of the June meeting
• Approval of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City and County Commissions are meeting jointly to receive updates and hold discussions. The session focuses on infrastructure surtax projects and road updates.

• City Proposed Infrastructure Surtax Partnership Project(s) County Staff Update
• Roads Update/Discussion
• Pinkoson Springs Joint City/County Project Discussion

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a rezoning request for 4.04 acres of land and a budget amendment for the Alachua Police Department. The body will also consider an application for a Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant.

• Ordinance 24-07: Rezoning ±4.04 acres from Planned Unit Development to Industrial General for McGinley Industrial Park
• Resolution 24-06: Application for FFY 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the economic development category
• Resolution 24-08: General Fund Budget amendment to increase Alachua Police Department budget for donated funds and an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant
• Fiscal Analysis Report for FY 2023-2024 through March 31, 2024
• Appointment to Citizen Advisory Task Force (CATF)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The board is considering whether to allow the replacement of a changeable copy sign face with a digital sign face at a specific property.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a digital sign face at 14805 NW 140th Street (#PCA24-0004)
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will receive a presentation on two design options for the Alan Hitchcock Theatre Park Refresh Project. The board is asked to provide feedback on these proposals created by Monarch Design Group.

• Presentation of two design options for the Alan Hitchcock Theatre Park Refresh Project

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a rezoning request for the McGinley Industrial Park. The body will also discuss an amendment to the Santa Fe Crossing Infrastructure Plan Agreement and issue several ceremonial proclamations.

• Rezoning request for ±4.04 acres at McGinley Industrial Park from Planned Unit Development to Industrial General (IG)
• Amendment to the Infrastructure Plan Agreement for Santa Fe Crossing
• Proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month 2024
• Proclamation for Stop the Bleed Day (May 23, 2024)
• Proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2024)

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force is meeting to review a staff report on 2024 strategic plan initiatives and discuss the content for a new centralized education resource website. The body will also consider whether to schedule a separate workshop for community input on the website.

• Discussion of content for a centralized city education resource website
• Staff report on expanding VPK classes at Irby Elementary with an estimated $18,100 for supplies
• Report on home visitation program costs estimated at under $40,000 per year for one full-time visitor
• Update on book vending machines for community schools via Optimal Station
• Approval of February 26, 2024, meeting minutes

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate is holding hearings to review affidavits of compliance and non-compliance for several properties. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial hearings regarding specific code violations.

• Review of Affidavits of Compliance for cases #23-0082, #23-0172, #23-0152, #23-0111, #23-0165, and #23-0187
• Review of Affidavits of Non-Compliance for cases #23-0129 and #23-0189
• Case status review for Case #23-0084 (Marcelo Valerio Mota)
• Quasi-judicial hearing for Case #24-0044 (Andrew Taylor) regarding one code section violation
• Quasi-judicial hearing for Case #24-0043 (Pauline Collins Heirs) regarding four code section violations

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council is meeting to discuss the logistics and timing for an end-of-year party tentatively planned for Escapology in Gainesville. The council will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from March 28, 2024.

• Discussion of end-of-year party at Escapology in Gainesville
• Approval of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve the March 11, 2024 meeting minutes. The board will also consider the financial statements and annual report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

• Resolution CRA 24-03: Accepting Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2023
• CRA Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a potential application for the FFY 2023 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The body will also swear in two commissioners and elect a Vice Mayor.

• Public hearing for CDBG funding (up to $700,000 for revitalization or $1.5 million for economic development)
• Ordinance 24-08: Second reading to permit alcohol sales and consumption at Legacy Park during specified events
• Resolution 24-05: Amending the schedule of fees for planning and development
• Resolution 24-07: Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023
• Administration of the Oath of Office for Commissioner Shirley Green Brown (Seat 4) and Commissioner Jennifer Blalock (Seat 5)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings for several land-use requests. These include a rezoning for the McGinley Industrial Park and a site plan for two buildings totaling ±763,395 square feet.

• Rezoning of ±4.04 acres from Planned Unit Development to Industrial General for McGinley Industrial Park
• Site plan for Ben E. Keith to construct two buildings totaling ±763,395 square feet
• Special Exception Permit and site plan to convert a ±1,984 square foot building to an adult care center at 15604 NW 140th Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a ±480 square foot structure addition at 14804 NW 140th Street

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from its February 26, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes staff updates.

• Approval of February 26, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct a post-election audit. This process involves reviewing ballot tallies to verify the accuracy of the voting system.

• Post-Election Audit

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to review and process election ballots. The body will canvass precinct, provisional, unscanned, and vote-by-mail ballots to certify the election results.

• Canvass of precinct results
• Canvass of provisional and unscanned ballots
• Canvass of vote-by-mail ballots
• Certification of election results for Seat 5

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance to permit alcoholic beverages at Legacy Park during specific events. The body will also consider the purchase of Musco Lighting for Legacy Park and the Hal Brady Recreation Center.

• Ordinance 24-08: Proposed amendment to permit alcohol sale, service, and consumption at Legacy Park for specified events
• Purchase of Musco Lighting for Hal Brady Recreation Center and Legacy Park
• Alachua West Wastewater Improvement Project Award (Consent Agenda)
• Purchase of 2023 ALTEC AT48M Bucket Truck (Consent Agenda)

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to observe a Logic and Accuracy Test on voting machines. Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton will conduct the test using ballots from the City of Alachua and answer questions from the board and public.

• Logic and Accuracy Test on voting machines performed by Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton

Youth Advisory Council

The council is reviewing the 2024 Youth Council Community Service Contest entries. Members are also discussing the Restoring Dignity - Wellness Packet Project and a proposal to combine efforts with the Education Task Force.

• Review of four essays for the 2024 Youth Council Community Service Contest
• Discussion of the Restoring Dignity - Wellness Packet Project
• Invitation to attend the Education Task Force meeting on April 29, 2024

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board is meeting to approve minutes from December 18, 2023, and discuss ongoing park projects. Discussions include updates to the Hal Brady Recreation Complex and future possibilities for trails and disc golf.

• Upgrades to Hal Brady Recreation Complex
• Distribution of ADA Picnic Tables
• Legacy Melodies Concert Series
• Updates on trails and disc golf
• Discussion on travel ball challenges in the community

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a new user agreement for the public safety radio system now owned by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners. The body will also receive several community presentations and read proclamations for local events.

• Public Safety Radio System User Agreement: $84,084 annually for 5 years
• 2024 Great American Cleanup Proclamation for May 4th
• Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
• Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY ending Sept 30, 2022
• Presentation by Crafty Gemini regarding senior, youth, and community programming

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve January meeting minutes and receive staff updates. Discussions include progress on the Theatre Park Refresh Project and the installation of a new gateway monument sign.

• Approval of CRAB Meeting Minutes from January 08, 2024
• Theatre Park Refresh Project: vine removal and structural assessments scheduled for March and April 2024
• Wayfinding Signage: proposal for a new gateway monument sign at the NE corner of US-441 and Main Street
• Irrigation system inspection and maintenance contract to be bid in Spring 2024
• Fiscal Year 2023 CRA Annual Report draft presentation

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing a request to subdivide a ±36.58-acre property into 70 residential lots. The meeting includes a quasi-judicial hearing to determine if the plan complies with land development regulations.

• Kirkland Farms Phase 1 Final Plat: proposal for 70 lots on ±36.58 acres
• Infrastructure performance bond of $5,803,126.51 from Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC
• House sidewalk performance bond of $205,560.00 from Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC
• Discussion of New City Street N from 441 to Parcel 05844-004-001

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board is meeting to conduct internal elections and establish its 2024 meeting calendar. The board will also discuss senior social activities with the Parks and Recreation Department and review a community survey to streamline its goals.

• Election of a Vice Chairperson
• Approval of the proposed 2024 SRAB Meeting Calendar
• Review and streamlining of the Senior Community Survey
• Discussion with Recreation and Culture Director Damon Messina regarding senior social activities and field trips
• Parliamentary Procedures presentation

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council is reviewing essays for the Restoring Dignity Wellness Packet Project to enter into a Florida League of Cities contest. The council is also discussing a potential collaboration with the Education Task Force.

• Restoring Dignity - Wellness Packet Project: discussion of essays for a contest with a $250 award
• Proposal to combine Youth Advisory Council and Education Task Force efforts
• Approval of January 25, 2024, meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to review staff updates and approve minutes from a December 2023 special meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and board discussion.

• Approval of Special CRAAB Meeting Minutes from December 20, 2023
• Staff updates

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force is meeting to adopt its 2024 Strategic Plan, which includes six prioritized initiatives. The body will also review the 2024 meeting calendar and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Adoption of 2024 ETF Strategic Plan featuring six prioritized initiatives
• Proposal to reestablish the City Mentor Volunteer Program by August 2024
• Plan to create a centralized education resource website by June 2024
• Proposal to promote home visitation programs for children aged 0 to 5
• Review and approval of the 2024 ETF Meeting Calendar

City Commission

The City Commission will review several land development requests, including two final plats and three ordinances related to zoning and land use. The body will also receive a fiscal analysis report for the 2023-2024 period through January 31, 2024.

• Kirkland Farms Phase 1 Final Plat: subdividing ±36.58 acres into 70 lots
• Ordinance 24-04: changing ±8.36 acres south of US Highway 441 to Medium Density Residential
• Ordinance 24-05: rezoning ±8.36 acres south of US Highway 441 to Residential Multiple Family District-8
• McGinley Industrial Acres Minor Subdivision Final Plat: subdividing ±16.10 acres into three lots
• Ordinance 24-06: amending land development regulations for vehicle sales and services

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a request to subdivide a 16.10-acre property into three lots. The proposal aims to create two additional lots for potential new businesses.

• Final Plat for McGinley Industrial Acres Minor Subdivision (Tax Parcels 05893-000-000, 05893-001-000)
• Approval of January 09, 2024 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will hold first readings for ordinances to rezone a property south of US Highway 441 to Residential Multiple Family District-8 and amend the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider changes to vehicle sales and services standards and a solar power purchase agreement amendment.

• Ordinance 24-05: Rezoning ± 8.36 acres along NW 151st Boulevard to Residential Multiple Family District-8
• Ordinance 24-04: Amending Future Land Use Map for ± 8.36 acres to Medium Density Residential
• Ordinance 24-06: Amending Land Development Regulations for vehicle sales and services standards
• Second Amendment to Solar Power Purchase Agreement
• Appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force will discuss 14 proposed strategic initiatives. Members and participants will select and rank the top 6 initiatives in order of priority to establish a strategic plan.

• Discussion of 14 proposed strategic initiatives
• Selection of 6 priority initiatives for the strategic plan
• Proposal to provide book vending machines in local schools
• Proposal to establish a Community Partnership School at Mebane or Alachua Elementary
• Proposal to expand VPK classes and improve VPK readiness scores

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council is meeting to pack items for the Restoring Dignity Wellness Packet Project and estimate the time needed for completion. The council will also set a date for a future workshop to finish the project.

• Restoring Dignity - Wellness Packet Project packing and workshop scheduling
• Approval of November 30, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of December 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024 Youth Council Community Service Contest with an April 1, 2024 deadline

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission and School Board of Alachua County are holding a joint meeting to review Alachua Community Schools enrollment and demographic numbers. The agenda includes a presentation on school accomplishments, grades, and assessment results, followed by a discussion on how the City Commission can assist. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Alachua Community Schools enrollment and demographic numbers
• Presentation on accomplishments, grades, and assessment results for City of Alachua schools
• Discussion on how the City Commission can assist or help the schools

City Commission

The Commission will review a proclamation for the April 2024 election of Seats 4 and 5. Additionally, the body will receive a fiscal analysis report covering the period through November 30, 2023.

• 2024 Election Proclamation for City Commission Seats 4 and 5
• Fiscal Analysis Report for FY 2023-2024 through November 30, 2023
• Ordinance 24-02: Business Impact Statement (Second and Final Reading)
• Ordinance 24-03: Changes to the Election Code (Second and Final Reading)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing to address old and new code enforcement cases, including affidavits of compliance/non-compliance and violations of the city code. Interested parties may appear and be heard. The agenda is primarily a list of quasi-judicial hearings on individual property violations.

• Case #23-0116 Moore & Tweed, Parcel #03195-005-022, Affidavit of Compliance
• Case #23-0082 Michael & Caroline Douglas, Parcel #03968-030-000, Affidavit of Non-Compliance
• Case #23-0209 Baris Enterprises Inc., Parcel #03235-007-000, Violation of one section of the Code
• Case #23-0120 Central Motor Supply of Alachua Inc., Parcel #03370-000-000, Violation of one section of the Code
• Case #23-0152 John Kimball, Parcel #03531-034-000, Violation of two sections of the Code

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing a request to change the land use and zoning of a property on NW 151st Boulevard from commercial to medium-density residential. The board is also considering an amendment to lot width requirements for vehicle sales and services. Decisions on these items will be transmitted to the City Commission for final action.

• Proposed rezoning of + 8.36 acres on NW 151st Boulevard from Community Commercial (CC) and Commercial Intensive (CI) to Residential Multiple Family District-8 (RMF-8)
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change NW 151st Boulevard property from Community Commercial and Commercial to Medium Density Residential
• Proposed LDR text amendment to reduce minimum lot width for automobile repair and servicing from 150 feet to 115 feet when service bay doors do not face a street
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing a grant application for exterior building improvements. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from November 13, 2023.

• Resolution 24-02: Business Facade Grant application for 14933 Main Street (Optimal Vending Systems, LLC) with a maximum grant award of $8,651.43
• Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission is discussing the implementation of Florida Statute 166.041(4)(a), which requires municipalities to provide business impact estimates for certain ordinances. The body will also receive a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce regarding Alachua 2.0.

• Ordinance 24-02: Implementing state mandate for Business Impact Estimates
• Ordinance 24-03: Changes to the Election Code
• Alachua 2.0 Presentation by the Chamber of Commerce
• Purchase of Transformers (Consent Agenda)