Gainesville public meetings in 2022

Police Advisory Council

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Citizens Advisory Committee For Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development will hold a public hearing to discuss and receive comments on the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2021-2022. This report will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review and approval. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda adoption, public comment, and member comment.

• Public hearing on Draft PY21 CAPER
• Report to be submitted to HUD for approval
• Meeting held via Zoom

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission will vote on two $100,000 pre-suit settlements for wrongful arrest claims and adopt an ordinance establishing fair chance hiring practices for local businesses. The body will also approve a $216,000 land acquisition to buffer Loblolly Woods Nature Park and amend a housing contract to adjust affordability requirements. Additionally, the commission will accept FY21 audited financial statements and a resolution to amend a bond swap with Wells Fargo Bank.

• Approval of $100,000 pre-suit settlements for Kaila Brown and Taylor Collings wrongful arrest claims
• Adoption of Ordinance 2022-617 adding Fair Chance Hiring requirements to Chapter 14.5 of the City Code
• Approval of $216,000 purchase of conservation land adjacent to Loblolly Woods Nature Park
• Approval of Fourth Amendment to Lot #10 PSA to add rental/senior housing uses and reduce affordability requirements
• Acceptance of FY21 Audited Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Reports

The City Commission adopted an ordinance for fair chance hiring and changed the method for calculating commissioner salaries. The board also approved several real estate acquisitions, legal settlements, and a watershed planning grant.

• Approved ordinance for Fair Chance Hiring (6-0)
• Approved ordinance changing commissioner salary calculation method (4-2)
• Approved $216,000 purchase of conservation lands near Loblolly Woods Nature Park
• Approved $100,000 settlement for Kaila Brown
• Approved $100,000 settlement for Taylor Collings
• Approved purchase of real property from Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Hogtown Creek Watershed Master Plan grant agreement (6-0)
• Approved amendment to outdoor lighting standards to include FDOT standards (6-0)

Tree Advisory Board

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Public Recreation and Parks Board

The board approved the final draft of the PRPB 2022 Annual Report. Members received staff updates for October and November 2022 and discussed nominations for the Albert “Ray” Massey Citizen’s Volunteer Award.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved PRPB 2022 Annual Report draft

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board met on December 14, 2022, to conduct routine administrative business. The only specific action item was the approval of the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. The agenda contained no other substantive proposals, contracts, or policy decisions.

• Approval of minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. Several business items were discussed, including holiday events and a feasibility study for a Cultural Arts Center, but no formal actions were recorded for these items.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met to approve minutes from October and November 2022. The primary business item was a discussion on community engagement regarding Inclusionary Zoning, as requested by the City Commission. No specific zoning changes or contracts were decided at this meeting.

• Discussion of Community Engagement for Inclusionary Zoning (File 2022-774)
• Approval of minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting
• Approval of minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting

The meeting was conducted as a workshop because it lacked a quorum. No formal votes were taken, and the approval of previous minutes was deferred. The committee discussed and agreed upon a schedule for community engagement regarding inclusionary zoning for early 2023.

• Deferred approval of October 11 and November 1, 2022 minutes
• Agreed to request more information from Department of Sustainable Development for January 10, 2023 meeting
• Agreed to lead inclusionary zoning engagement at East Gainesville Alliance meeting on January 23, 2023
• Agreed to participate in City Services Fair on February 4, 2023

Audit Committee

The Gainesville Audit Committee will review and recommend acceptance of the FY21 audited financial statements and governance letters for several city funds, as well as three audit reports: a limited scope review of RTS driver incidents, a public records policy compliance audit, and the City Auditor's quarterly update. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting.

• FY21 audited financial statements for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Retiree Health Insurance Program, Employees' Pension Fund, Police and Fire Pension Plan, and Wild Spaces and Public Places Funds
• RTS Limited Scope Review analyzing preventable driver incidents and disciplinary actions
• 2022 Public Records Policy Compliance Audit
• City Auditor Quarterly Update
• Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Audit Committee approved and recommended that the City Commission accept the FY21 Audited Financial Statements and three auditor reports. These reports covered the RTS Limited Scope Review, Public Records Policy Compliance, and a quarterly update from the City Auditor.

• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept FY21 Audited Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept RTS Limited Scope Review report (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept 2022 Public Records Policy Compliance Audit report (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept City Auditor Quarterly Update report (3-0)

Joint Water and Climate Policy Board

The Board approved the recommended 2023 meeting schedule. Members also received a presentation on the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC) annual report.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from October 24, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Approved recommended 2023 meeting schedule (6-0)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will hear presentations and make recommendations on several utility items, including a proposed amendment to a Wells Fargo swap agreement tied to a $150M bond issue, a presentation from the Community Weatherization Coalition, and a discussion on home energy scores. The board will also receive informational updates on a community engagement contract and a proposed withdrawal of the pump station rebate ordinance.

• Resolution to amend forward starting swap with Wells Fargo Bank for Series 2019A bonds, hedging $150M new money bond issue
• Community Weatherization Coalition presentation on weatherization programs
• Discussion on using home energy score methodology from Rental Permit ordinance for residential surveys
• Informational: PSA with Acuity Design Group for IRP community engagement consulting
• Informational: Proposed withdrawal of wastewater pump station rebate (Ordinance 27-102)

The Utility Advisory Board unanimously recommended that the City Commission approve a resolution to amend a forward starting swap with Wells Fargo Bank and enter a new swap to manage interest rate fluctuations. The board also received presentations on weatherization, home energy scores, and community engagement consulting.

• Recommended City Commission approve resolution to amend 2019A Forward Starting Swap with Wells Fargo Bank (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Commission approve entering a new forward starting swap for future bond issuance (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with modifications

Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear 10 cases involving property code violations such as weeds, rubbish, and structural issues. The magistrate will decide on each case, with no reduction/rescission or continuance requests on the agenda. One case is listed under compliance/dismissal.

• SM 2022-117: Weeds violation at 1615 SE 15th Ave
• SM 2022-128: Stairs and infestation violation at 205 SE 16th Ave, Apt 24C
• SM 2022-124: Heat supply violation at 2201 NE 15th Ter
• SM 2022-127: Prohibited signs violation at 1221 E University Ave
• SM 2022-112: Compliance/dismissal for rental unit permit violation at 2029 SE Hawthorne Rd

General Policy Committee

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Nature Centers Commission

The Gainesville Nature Centers Commission is holding a routine meeting with a standard agenda including call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, and public comment periods. The only business discussion item is the Star Award, with no other substantive decisions or proposals listed.

• Star Award discussion (D.1)
• Public comment periods throughout the meeting

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission reviewed staff reports on park operations, including a planned prescribed burn at San Felasco and the delivery of an electric tram to Sweetwater Wetlands Park. The board voted to approve five Star Award nominations with one modification and to fund a $495 segment for WUFT's Greater Good program. Members also provided feedback on the Boulware Springs conceptual plan, requesting low-impact development and expressing concerns about night lighting and events.

• Approved five Star Award nominations (two Star Volunteers, one Good Neighbor, one Green Business, one Amy Carpus Lifetime Achievement) with a modification requiring additional information for the Good Neighbor nominee.
• Voted to fund a WUFT 'Greater Good' segment with an anticipated cost of no more than $495.
• Reviewed the Boulware Springs conceptual plan, with members requesting low-impact development, pervious pavement, and consideration of an 80-acre sandhill habitat restoration area.
• Staff reported that a proposed re-zoning request for the Key Hogtown Creek Greenway parcel near Green Acres Park is on the City Commission agenda for December 15.
• Staff reported that an electric tram has been delivered to Sweetwater Wetlands Park and tours will start soon.

The Commission approved the PR & Awards Committee's recommendations for Star Awards with one modification. The board also voted to fund a 6-minute filming segment for WUFT's Greater Good. Members provided feedback on the Boulware Springs conceptual plan regarding light pollution and low-impact development.

• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved PR & Awards Committee recommendations for Star Awards with modification regarding Tropic Traditions (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for WUFT Greater Good segment, anticipated cost no more than $495 (Unanimous)

City Plan Board

The Gainesville City Plan Board will consider two inclusionary zoning items: a Comprehensive Plan amendment to allow density bonuses tied to affordable housing, and Land Development Code amendments to establish an Inclusionary Zone. The board will also review several rezoning and special use permit requests, including a rezoning from Planned Development to Mixed Use Medium Intensity, a gas station expansion, and two church-related special use permits. Staff recommends approval for all items.

• Inclusionary Zoning Comprehensive Plan Amendment (2022-677) to amend density bonus language
• Inclusionary Zoning Land Development Code amendments (2022-711) to establish Inclusionary Zone
• Rezoning from PD to MU-2 for One Oak 16th Blvd LLC (2022-703)
• Special Use Permit to add six fueling positions for total of ten (2022-694)
• Special Use Permit for new sanctuary at Lighthouse E.P.C. (2022-780)

The City Plan Board approved a rezoning request to MU-2 and two special use permits. Several items, including inclusionary zoning amendments and a fueling position request, were deferred for further staff work.

• Approved rezoning petition LD22-000084 ZON from PD to MU-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved petition LD22-000129 TCH regarding Certified Mail Requirement (Unanimous)
• Approved petition LD22-000118 SUP for Redemption Orthodox Presbyterian Church with conditions (Unanimous)
• Deferred petition LD22-000130 TCH regarding street setback measurement to January 26th (Unanimous)
• Deferred petition LD22-000080 SUP for ten fueling positions to January 26th (Approved)
• Deferred petition LD22-000092 SUP for a new sanctuary to February 23rd, 2023
• Tabled inclusionary zoning petitions 2022-677 and 2022-711 for further staff work

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

This is a routine meeting of the Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, adoption of the agenda, approval of the October 5, 2022 minutes, and public comment periods. No substantive business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
• Public comment periods throughout the meeting

The Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust approved the purchase of a new artwork and the placement of another piece at City Hall. The Trust also authorized inquiries into the relocation of existing sculptures.

• Approved purchase/installation of 'Spiritflow' by Anthony Castronovo for $15,000.00 at the Aquatic Center
• Approved placement of #UN LITTER artwork at City Hall
• Approved motion for Chair to request information from City management regarding the relocation of Richard Heipp's piece from City Hall lobby
• Authorized Russell Etling to communicate with owner regarding moving Victor Delfin's sculptures

Agenda Review - City Commission

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Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is holding a public hearing to decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Thelma Boltin Center. Staff recommends approving the demolition of the building with specific conditions, including the restoration of the historic auditorium portion. The property is owned by the City of Gainesville and located in the Northeast Historic District.

• Public Hearing 1 – COA 22-0000126 for demolition of the Thelma Boltin Center at 516 NE 2nd Avenue
• Condition 1: Existing historic auditorium portion must be restored, including original windows
• Condition 2: New wing design must be comparable to existing diagonal wing and return for final approval
• Condition 5: Gallery space required in high-traffic areas to highlight the history of the Gainesville Servicemen’s Center
• Approval of minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting (Item 2022-776)

The Historic Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Thelma Boltin Center with five specific conditions. These conditions require the restoration of the historic auditorium and the preservation of site trees.

• Approved November 1, 2022 minutes (8-0)
• Approved Petition COA22-000126 for 516 NE 2nd Avenue with conditions (5-1)
• Required restoration of the historic auditorium and original windows as a condition of approval
• Required new wing design to be comparable to existing diagonal wing and return for final approval
• Allowed slight expansion of gymnasium to the rear for backstage facility subject to final approval
• Required preservation and protection of on-site trees
• Required gallery space to highlight the Gainesville Servicemen’s Center and Thelma Boltin
• Moved January meeting date to January 9 (7-0)

Citizens Advisory Committee For Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development met via Zoom to discuss the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. Staff from Housing & Community Development presented the plan for discussion and public comment. The agenda contained no other substantive decisions, contracts, or ordinances.

• Public hearing on the Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (B)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

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City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved funding for a Downtown Management Organization and capital projects including Sweetwater Park. The board also passed a second budget amendment for the FY 2023 General Government Financial and Operating Plan and updated the method for calculating commissioner salaries.

• Approved $6M contract amendment for GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC
• Approved $523,152.50 for self-contained breathing apparatus
• Approved $131,564.41 award to Vetted Security Solutions for CSAC Phase II
• Approved $155,000 for Workday training credits
• Approved $20,000 for Downtown Management Organization legal/funding structure and $50,000 seed funding
• Approved $200,000 for Sweetwater Park, Streatery, and Festival Street projects (5-0)
• Approved $248,100 for Community Engagement Consulting Services
• Approved waiver of 12-month rezoning restriction for 1015 South Main Street (3-2)

Regional Transit System Advisory Board

The Regional Transit System Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates from staff on ADA services, customer service, marketing, planning, and the transit director's report. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair for the new year. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no votes on specific projects or contracts listed.

• Staff updates on ADA, customer service, marketing, planning, and transit director's report
• Annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2022, approved via email; September 30 meeting cancelled due to Hurricane Ian
• Next meeting scheduled for January 25, 2023 at 5:30 pm

City Commission Special Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission is holding a special meeting to decide on several land use and policy items. Key actions include approving a $460,000 loan for the Woodland Park Phase 2 affordable housing project, adopting ordinances on rezoning, parking minimums, and sex offender residency restrictions, and considering a Fair Chance Hiring ordinance. The agenda also includes second readings for large land use changes near U.S. 441 and SR 121.

• Approve $460,000 ConnectFree loan for Woodland Park Phase 2 affordable housing
• Rezone 25.38 acres west of I-75 and north of SW 8th Avenue to Urban 6 (U6)
• Amend sex offender residency prohibition (Ordinance 2022-600)
• Eliminate parking minimums in urban zoning districts (Ordinance 211262)
• First reading of Fair Chance Hiring ordinance (2022-617)

The City Commission approved funding for an affordable rental housing project and adopted several ordinances regarding rezoning, parking, and residency prohibitions. The commission also appointed a temporary Mayor Pro-Tem and requested research on commissioner censure processes.

• Approved $460,000 from ConnectFree Program for Woodland Park, Phase 2 Affordable Rental Housing Project (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 25.38 acres west of I-75 and north of SW 8th Avenue (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Sexual Offender and Sexual Predator Ordinance residency prohibitions (5-0)
• Approved Land Development Code amendments to parking regulations and minimums (6-0)
• Approved Fair Chance Hiring revisions to City Code of Ordinances (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Ward as Mayor Pro-Tem until January 5, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved request for staff research on commissioner censure and removal for misconduct (6-0)
• Continued items 2022-536, 2022-537, 2022-591, and 2022-602 to January 19, 2023

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Nature Centers Commission

The Commission approved a $250 allocation for the Cully Project request and Austin Cary fire Festival support. Members also decided on the design specifications for the Star Award plaque. Discussion regarding the city website was tabled, and plans for a nature park brochure were deferred to January.

• Allocated $250 for Cully Project request and Austin Cary fire Festival support (Unanimous)
• Approved keeping the same medium for Star Award plaque with larger font for 'Star Award' (Unanimous)
• Accepted imagery of the 'Parnassus Grandifolia' for Star Award plaque (Unanimous)
• Tabled business regarding the City Web Site (Unanimous)
• Deferred nature park brochure discussion to the January meeting (Unanimous)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission is set to approve a $6,060,287 federal aviation grant and amend the Black Creek Water Resource Development agreement to delay a payment. The body will also adopt ordinances rezoning 1.11 acres at SW 2nd Avenue and SW 10th Street to Planned Development and amend the sexual offender residency prohibition ordinance. Additionally, the commission will discuss the appointment of an Interim City Auditor and update the salary formula for commissioners.

• Acceptance of FAA AIP Grant No. 3-12-0028-052-2023 in the amount of $6,060,287.00
• Adoption of Ordinance 2022-537 to rezone 1.11 acres at NW corner of SW 2nd Avenue and SW 10th Street from U9 to Planned Development
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-600 amending the Sexual Offender and Sexual Predator Ordinance residency prohibition
• Approval of Community Land Trust Agreement with Bright Community Trust, Inc.
• Amendment to Black Creek Water Resource Development agreement delaying second payment to November 1, 2023

The City Commission approved a directive to draft an ordinance aligning commissioner salaries with the state population-based formula for county commissioners, effective October 1, 2023. The commission also appointed several individuals to city boards and approved a new office spending policy. Multiple zoning and budget items were continued to November 29, 2022.

• Approved directive for new salary formula based on state county commissioner rates (5-1)
• Appointed Brecka Anderson as Interim City Auditor (6-0)
• Approved City Commission Office Spending Policy effective January 1, 2023 (6-0)
• Appointed Jason Sanchez and Renz Torres to City Plan Board (4-3)
• Appointed Rebecca Herrin and Fraleigh Krause to Development Review Board (4-3)
• Appointed Kevin Thorpe and Curtis Reynolds to Gainesville/Alachua Regional Airport Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Jonathan Stephens to Human Rights Board (7-0)
• Appointed Bridgette Murphey to Historic Preservation Board (7-0)

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission heard presentations and public comment regarding the GPD Canine Unit. The Commission decided to direct staff to provide additional information on modified K9 unit models, citizen oversight frameworks, and a cultural audit of the department.

• Approved motion to direct staff to report on modified K9 unit versions and other municipal practices (5-0)
• Approved motion to direct staff to report on citizen oversight board frameworks used by other cities (5-0)
• Approved motion to request a cultural audit of the K9 department and subsequent recommendations (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)

BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan meets to review investment performance, asset allocations, and administrative updates. Key decisions include approving a 5.0% fee increase for State Street Bank custody services and reviewing disability retirement applications. The board also discusses procedures for notifying vested terminated members of their benefit eligibility.

• State Street Bank requested a 5.0% fee increase, raising annual custody fees from $137,072 by $6,854
• Board reviews disability retirement application for Ronald Pinkston
• Board discusses procedures for notifying vested terminated members Danny McElroy and Sheryl Taylor of benefit eligibility
• Presentation by Nuveen Real Estate regarding the Plan's new Real Estate investment portfolio
• Presentation by Willis Towers Watson covering market updates and strategic asset allocations

The Board of Trustees approved a non-line of duty disability retirement for Ronald Pinkston while denying his request for a line of duty disability. The Board also approved a fee increase for State Street Bank and requested more information on procurement processes for investment consulting services.

• Denied Line of Duty Disability for Ronald Pinkston (Unanimous)
• Granted Non-Line of Duty Disability for Ronald Pinkston (Unanimous)
• Approved fee increase to State Street Bank
• Requested staff provide information on RFP, RFQ, or RFI processes for investment consulting services by February 22, 2023

City Commission Special Meeting

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Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The board did not reach a quorum, preventing votes on the agenda or previous meeting minutes. Members received reports on GCRA housing programs and the Heartwood Community project. The December meeting is canceled.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee recommended that the City Commission adopt the seventh budget amendment to the FY 2022 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 31, 2022 meeting with one title amendment.

• Recommended adoption of Seventh Budget Amendment to the FY 2022 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget 2022-685 (B) (2-0)
• Approved August 31, 2022 meeting minutes with amendment to Mayor Pro Tempore Saco's title (2-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (2-0)

Utility Advisory Board

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City Beautification Board

The City Beautification Board will review the outcomes of the 2022 awards ceremony and plan follow-up actions. The primary decision is selecting a date for the 2023 City Beautification Awards Ceremony. The meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2022, at the Historic Thomas Center.

• Discussion of 2022 City Beautification Awards recap and follow-ups
• Vote on potential dates for the 2023 City Beautification Awards Ceremony

The board reviewed the 2022 City Beautification Awards and discussed potential dates for the 2023 ceremony. No formal votes were taken on the awards timing or follow-up actions.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)

Pension Review Committee

The Gainesville Pension Review Committee met to review the performance of the General Employees' Pension Plan. The committee heard presentations from Loomis and AndCo regarding market conditions and asset allocations. No specific dollar amounts or final investment decisions were listed in the agenda text.

• Presentation by Loomis on plan status
• Presentation by AndCo investment consultant Brendon Vavrica on market conditions and asset allocations
• Approval of September 2022 minutes

The committee received investment presentations from Loomis and AndCo regarding fixed income and equity performance. Members discussed potential shifts in asset allocation and the use of closed-end real estate funds. No substantive policy or funding changes were decided.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the previous meeting minutes

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive business items listed. The trust will handle call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, minutes approval, and scheduling the next meeting. No decisions or discussions of specific art projects are listed.

• Meeting at Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL

The Trust approved a mural to be painted by Renier Gamboa during DFAS. The board also approved a change to the meeting start time to 4:30pm and accepted the resignation of member Jenna Horner.

• Approved minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
• Approved change of meeting start time to 4:30pm
• Approved mural by Renier Gamboa to be painted during DFAS
• Accepted resignation of member Jenna Horner

Historic Preservation Board

The Board approved several property modifications and restorations within historic districts. Members also reviewed a structural assessment for the Thelma Boltin Center, which estimated restoration costs between $4.8 million and $6.18 million.

• Approved rear addition at 411 NW 3rd Street (6-0)
• Approved new home and ADUs at Parcel 14190 with 12-inch batten siding condition (6-0)
• Approved after-the-fact fence at 504-516 SW 10th Street with requirement for a compliant plan within 12 months (5-1)
• Approved rear porch and pool at 415 NE 5th Avenue (6-0)
• Approved fire restoration of 'Rosewood House' at 320 NW 1st Street (6-0)
• Approved September 6, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 minutes (6-0)

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Committee discussed the implementation of Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) and agreed to develop a community engagement plan. Members decided to conduct approximately four town-hall style meetings before March 1, 2023, and seek a presence at the January 2023 City Services Fair.

• Agreed to conduct approximately four IZ-focused community engagement meetings before March 1, 2023
• Agreed to seek a presence at the January 2023 City Services Fair
• Agreed to use a town hall format for engagement meetings including food and presentations
• Agreed to study IZ further and request a concise educational document with FAQs

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board is deciding on amendments to the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan to establish Inclusionary Zoning regulations. The board also reviews a request to rezone the Alachua County Courts Complex at 220 S. Main Street from Planned Development to Downtown. Additionally, the board considers a text amendment to exempt single-family residential properties from certain sidewalk requirements and elects its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Rezoning petition LD22-000069 for Alachua County Courts Complex at 220 S. Main Street from Planned Development (PD) to Downtown (DT)
• Amendment to Land Development Code to establish Inclusionary Zone regulations and amend the bonus manual (2022-679)
• Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element to allow density bonuses for Inclusionary Zoning (2022-677)
• Land Development Code text amendment to introduce exemptions for sidewalk requirements on single-family residential properties (LD22-142)
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

The City Plan Board approved a sidewalk text amendment to include duplexes and crosswalk funding. The board also elected a new Chair and Vice Chair. Several zoning and inclusionary zoning items were continued to future meetings.

• Elected Robert Ackerman as Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Stephanie Sutton as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved Sidewalk Text Amendment 2022-680 (B) with modifications to include duplexes and crosswalk funds (4-0)
• Continued Alachua County Courts Complex Rezoning 2022-678 (B) to November 9th or December 8th (3-1)
• Continued Inclusionary Zoning Amendments 2022-679 (B) to November 9th (4-0)
• Continued Inclusionary Zoning Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2022-677 (B) to November 9th

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee will consider adopting an ordinance updating the City Internal Auditor Ordinance to reflect revised professional standards, and will hear presentations and updates on air conditioner exchange/rebate programs, GRU's new quarterly report format, ARPA-funded projects, police and fire quarterly updates, GCRA activities, and the parking program.

• Ordinance 2022-366 updating City Internal Auditor Ordinance Sec.2-176-179 and repealing Resolution 150127
• Discussion of air conditioner exchange and rebate programs for energy efficiency
• Review of GRU's new quarterly operational report format
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects
• Quarterly updates from Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Rescue

The General Policy Committee directed GRU staff to develop more options for efficient air conditioner upgrades and exchange systems. The committee also requested a review of housing programs in the Gainesville Reinvestment Area and a comparison of professional standards for the City Internal Auditor.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 13, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Directed Policy Program to bring back professional standards from comparable cities for the City Internal Auditor Ordinance (7-0)
• Directed GRU General Manager to bring back options for efficient window AC upgrades and an exchange system (5-1)
• Directed staff to review Gainesville Reinvestment Area neighborhoods and propose housing program changes (6-0)
• Received GRU quarterly report update
• Received ARPA program implementation update
• Received GPD, GFR, and Parking Program updates

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

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• Meeting at Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL

The board appointed Saeed as Chair, Nate as Secretary, and Taylor as Vice Chair. Members also approved the Art Award nomination form and reviewed the board's bylaws and Ord 210356. A call for sculptures for the HS Spurgeon Cherry Aquatics Center was issued on October 26, 2022.

• Approved appointment of Saeed (Chair), Nate (Secretary), and Taylor (Vice Chair)
• Approved Art Award nomination form
• Approved Cultural Affairs bylaws and Ord 210356 relating to Boards and Committees
• Adopted meeting agenda
• Adopted previous meeting minutes

Police Advisory Council

The council reviewed the September monthly arrest report and closed Internal Affairs cases. A motion to ask the City Commission to suspend or disband the GPD Canine Unit failed and was withdrawn. The council also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved motion to listen to presentations and ask questions regarding the Chief's update (unanimous)
• Rejected motion to request the City Commission suspend or disband the GPD Canine Unit (withdrawn due to failed voting)

Sunshine Meeting

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Utility Advisory Board

The Gainesville Utility Advisory Board met on October 25, 2022, to discuss its operational work plan and a draft energy policy. The board was asked to review the work plan and update it as needed. Additionally, the board discussed the 2019 draft Utility and Energy Policy to determine next steps with staff. No final votes or binding decisions on these items are recorded in the agenda text.

• Review and update of the UAB Work Plan (Item 2022-369)
• Discussion of the Draft Utility and Energy Policy from 2019 (Item 2022-673)

The board reviewed its work plan and discussed the draft Energy Policy 2022-673 (B). Members agreed to include the policy as a recurring item on future workshop agendas for further review and alignment with GRU's strategic plan.

• Approved adoption of the agenda
• Agreed to add Energy Policy review as a recurring item on UAB Workshop agendas

Joint Water and Climate Policy Board

The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board will hear presentations on Alachua County's water conservation program, the Deerhaven Renewable biomass facility, and a climate vulnerability analysis. The board will also consider appointing three new members to the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee and approve minutes from the July 11, 2022 meeting.

• Alachua County Water Conservation Update: presentation on 2015 Irrigation Design Code recommendations
• Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC) Appointments: fill three vacancies
• Overview of Deerhaven Renewable (DHR) Biomass Facility and fuel sourcing
• Alachua County Critical Infrastructure and Land Use Climate Vulnerability Analysis Update

The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board appointed three members to the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee. The board also directed staff to move forward with water conservation policy recommendations. Presentations were heard regarding the Deerhaven Renewable Biomass Facility and climate vulnerability analysis.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Directed staff to move water conservation policy recommendations forward (Unanimous)
• Appointed Danielle Cuccielle to a 3-year term on the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (Approved)
• Appointed Nathan Fox to a 1-year term on the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (Approved)
• Appointed Terry Harpold to a 1-year term on the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (Approved)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission approved the Downtown Strategic Plan, several land use and rezoning changes, and a non-binding resolution supporting Medicare for All. All votes were 7-0 except for parking regulation amendments, which passed 4-3. The commission also approved consent agenda items including a mobile ticketing system for transit and a pool renovation change order.

• Approved Downtown Strategic Plan (7-0)
• Approved Murphree Wellfield consumptive use permit renewal agreement with Liquid Solutions Group (7-0)
• Approved GRU amended debt management policy (7-0)
• Approved GPD radio lease-purchase from Motorola (7-0)
• Approved land use change for 25.38 acres west of I-75 and north of SW 8th Avenue (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 23.55 acres at 2100 block SE Hawthorne Road (7-0)
• Approved non-binding resolution supporting HR1976 Medicare for All Act (7-0)
• Approved parking regulation amendments with data request on accidents (4-3)

Gainesville Human Rights Board

The Gainesville Human Rights Board will hold a standard meeting to approve minutes from June and September 2022. The agenda includes an update from the Office of Equity and Inclusion Director and discussion of two old business items, Executive Orders EO-E-2022-15 and EO-E-2022-07. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Executive Order EO-E-2022-15
• Discussion of Executive Order EO-E-2022-07
• Approval of June 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Office of Equity and Inclusion Director's update

City Beautification Board

This agenda for the Gainesville City Beautification Board meeting on October 18, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Historic Preservation Board

The Gainesville Historic Preservation Board will hold public hearings on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in historic districts, including new construction, an addition, and a fence. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting. Staff recommends approval for all three applications, with conditions on two.

• COA-22-000059: New construction in Pleasant Street Historic District (Parcel 14190), staff recommends approval with condition for fenestration on west elevation of ADU
• COA-22-000094: Rear addition at 411 NW 3rd Street, Pleasant Street Historic District, staff recommends approval
• COA-22-000100: After-the-fact fence at 504-516 SW 10th Street, University Heights South Historic District, staff recommends approval with conditions (paint white, include fencing plans for both properties)
• Approval of draft minutes from September 6, 2022

The Historic Preservation Board lacked quorum, so no votes or decisions were taken. Three certificate of appropriateness applications (COA22-000059, COA22-000094, COA22-000100) were all moved to the November 1, 2022 meeting. The minutes from the previous meeting could not be approved either.

• No quorum; all agenda items deferred to November 1, 2022 meeting
• Minutes from prior meeting not approved due to lack of quorum
• Petition COA22-000059 moved to November meeting
• Petition COA22-000094 moved to November meeting
• Petition COA22-000100 moved to November meeting

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission approved three ordinances on second reading: a comprehensive plan amendment and land use change (2022-177), a legislative rezoning and LDC amendment to single-family (2022-178), and an LDC amendment regarding neighborhood-scale multi-family dwellings (2022-179). Each passed 4-3 along the same voting line. The agenda was also adopted 4-3.

• Adopted agenda (4-3)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Land Use Change 2022-177 (4-3)
• Approved Legislative Rezoning and LDC Amendment to Single-Family 2022-178 (4-3)
• Approved LDC Amendment Regarding Neighborhood-Scale Multi-Family Dwellings 2022-179 (4-3)

Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is holding a hearing to address nine property code violation cases, including weed, rubbish, and dangerous building issues. One case involves a reduction/rescission request, and the rest are new cases to be heard. The magistrate will take action as deemed necessary on each case.

• Reduction/rescission request for Willis Howell property at 1753 NE 20th Pl (weed violation)
• Gator Argate Gainesville LLC at 3345 SW 34th St (prohibitions violation)
• Karan of Gainesville LLC at 4021 SW 40th Blvd (dangerous building)
• Palatium Homes LLC at 1923 NE 16th Way (property maintenance code)
• Commercial Net Lease Realty LP at 1515 N Main St (rubbish and weeds)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board is reviewing four business items related to Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) financial management and water infrastructure. The agenda includes amendments to GRU's Debt Management Policy and Investment Policy, both previously reviewed by the Finance Committee. It also covers a resolution to amend swap transactions with Wells Fargo and Bank of America, and a renewal agreement for the Murphree Wellfield Consumptive Use Permit.

• Amendment to GRU Debt Management Policy (Item 2022-431)
• Amendment to GRU Investment Policy (Item 2022-429)
• Resolution 2022-599 authorizing amendments to swap transactions with Wells Fargo Bank, NA and Bank of America, NA
• Murphree Wellfield Consumptive Use Permit renewal and agreement with Liquid Solutions Group, LLC (Item 2022-632)

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission met on October 13, 2022, to conduct standard procedural items including roll call and agenda adoption. The primary business discussion item was the public relations plan for fiscal year 2023. No other specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed on the agenda.

• Review of the public relations plan for fiscal year 2023

The Gainesville Nature Centers Commission met and discussed the FY23 PR plan, recommending that members follow city social media pages and provide website improvement suggestions. The committee also discussed the Star Awards and recommended creating a one-page flyer and directly contacting environmental organizations for nominations. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily discussion and recommendations.

• Discussed FY23 PR plan; recommended members follow city social media and provide website feedback to Linda
• Discussed Star Awards; recommended creating a one-page flyer and directly soliciting nominations from environmental organizations
• Karen Garren recommended monthly field trips to nature parks advertised to the public

Nature Centers Commission

The commission unanimously approved the Nuisance Wildlife Policy with minor edits, as recommended by the Policy Committee. Treasurer Bennett reported that FY22 had $3,625 left in the budget due to backordered AED replacements, and the FY23 budget is $5,573. The board discussed the Wild Spaces Public Places sales tax referendum question and reviewed a monthly Nature Operations report. Commissioners also discussed Star Awards materials and agreed to bring examples of award framing to the next meeting.

• Approved the Nuisance Wildlife Policy with minor edits (moved by Jonathan Reiskind, seconded by Susan Jacobson, carried unanimously).
• Approved the October 13, 2022 agenda (moved by Richard Bennett, seconded by Penny Weber, carried unanimously).
• Approved the previous meeting minutes (moved by Jonathan Reiskind, seconded by Susan Jacobson, carried unanimously).
• Discussed but took no formal action on the Wild Spaces Public Places sales tax referendum question.
• Agreed to bring examples of award framing to the November 10th meeting for Star Awards plaques.
• Treasurer Bennett recommended the board begin planning budget allocations sooner rather than later.

General Policy Committee

The committee approved a motion to bring a Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance to a first reading, with modifications including a 15-employee threshold and removal of voluntary compliance. It also directed staff to implement a program providing free sanitary products in all public restrooms. On affordable housing, the committee voted 4-1 to increase densities in certain zoning districts, amend historic district compatibility criteria for inclusionary zoning units, hold public workshops, and aim for a second reading of the Inclusionary Zoning ordinance by year-end. The committee heard an update on the Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry contract but took no action.

• Approved motion to bring Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance to first reading with modifications (6-0)
• Approved staff implementation of free sanitary products in all public restrooms (6-0)
• Approved affordable housing work plan including density increases, historic district flexibility, public workshops, and inclusionary zoning timeline (4-1)
• Heard update on Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry contract (no action taken)

Public Recreation and Parks Board

The Public Recreation and Parks Board will review staff updates from September 2022 and finalize the draft 2022 Annual Report. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes and accepting public comment. No specific contracts, fee changes, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Finalization of the PRPB 2022 Annual Report
• Hearing updates from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs staff
• Approval of minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting

The board approved the agenda and September minutes unanimously. They discussed the 2022 Annual Report, deciding that one item would be holding meetings at different recreation centers, with the chair to submit another item later. They also discussed a member's suggestion to add a play station at a new health park and planned to add budget planning to the February agenda. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Adopted meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved September 14, 2022 minutes unanimously
• Decided annual report item b: hold meetings at different recreation centers
• Chair to submit third annual report item for review
• Discussed adding budget planning to February 2023 agenda
• Discussed possibility of name tags for board members

City Commission Special Meeting

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Joint City-County Food System Policy Board

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SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review and rank two applications for Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAO) funding. The committee will also evaluate a State Apartments Incentives Loan (SAIL) project to recommend whether ConnectFree funds should be used for a local government contribution. These recommendations will be presented to the City Commission on November 17, 2022.

• Ranking of affordable rental housing projects requesting LGAO Funding (B)
• Evaluation of a State Apartments Incentives Loan (SAIL) project for ConnectFree funding
• Approval of minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission is scheduled to vote on several land-use changes, including rezoning a 23.55-acre parcel at the 2100 block of SE Hawthorne Road to Urban 8 and changing its future land use to Urban Mixed-Use. The body will also approve a $200,500 contract with CHW to design the roadway network for the Eastside GTEC area and a $98,500 settlement for a 2019 traffic accident. Additionally, the Commission will adopt the 2022 Engineering Design & Construction Manual and expand the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area boundaries.

• Rezoning 23.55 acres at 2100 block of SE Hawthorne Road from U3/U4/U6/PS to Urban 8 (U8)
• Approving a proposal for CHW to design the Eastside GTEC roadway network not to exceed $200,500.00
• Approving a $98,500 settlement for the Brian Pozzi v. City of Gainesville traffic accident claim
• Adopting the City of Gainesville Engineering Design & Construction Manual 2022 Edition
• Expanding the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) to include property northwest of NE 8th Avenue and NE Waldo Road

The City Commission adopted a land use change for 21.69 acres at the 2100 block of SE Hawthorne Road, and approved several other items including a settlement agreement, grant applications, and zoning changes. The commission also directed staff to amend the sexual offender residency restriction ordinance to mirror state statute, and approved a resolution authorizing swap transactions for GRU.

• Approved land use change for 21.69 acres at 2100 block of SE Hawthorne Road (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement for Brian Pozzi v. City of Gainesville (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing swap transactions between GRU and Wells Fargo/Bank of America (5-2)
• Approved rezoning of 1.63 acres at 1905 South Main Street with modifications (5-2)
• Approved rezoning of 23.55 acres at 2100 block of SE Hawthorne Road (unanimous)
• Approved text change amending transect rezoning criteria (4-3)
• Approved adoption of Public Works Design Manual (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 13.943 acres near SW Williston Road and SW 13th Street (unanimous)

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust is holding a regular meeting with a purely procedural agenda: call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, minutes approval, and scheduling of the next meeting. No business discussion items, public hearings, or decisions with substantive content are listed. The meeting is open to public comment at each agenda step.

• Meeting at Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL
• No business discussion items listed on agenda
• Public comment periods scheduled at each agenda item
• Next meeting date to be set at this meeting

The Gainesville Public Art Trust discussed updates on several public art projects. The Aquatic Center project changed from a mural to two sculptures with a $15,000 budget. Artist Oaklianna Pierre-Louis was selected to paint a mural at the CRK center, with community engagement planned for March 2023. A mural across from Volta was discussed for November 19-20, 2022. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Aquatic Center project changed from mural to two sculptures, $15K budget (discussion only)
• Artist Oaklianna Pierre-Louis selected for CRK mural (discussion only)
• Mural across from Volta discussed for Nov 19-20, 2022 (discussion only)

City Commission Special Meeting

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Environmental Justice Subcommittee

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Agenda Review - City Commission

This is the agenda for the Gainesville City Commission's Agenda Review meeting on September 28, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board will hold a standard procedural meeting on September 28, 2022. The agenda consists entirely of routine administrative items, including the call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda and previous minutes. No specific business items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the August 24, 2022 meeting

Regional Transit System Advisory Board

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SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review and rank two affordable rental housing projects requesting Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAO) funding. The committee will also evaluate a State Apartments Incentives Loan (SAIL) project to recommend whether ConnectFree funds should be used for a local government contribution. These recommendations are intended for the City Commission's November 17, 2022 meeting.

• Ranking of two affordable rental housing projects requesting LGAO funding (Item 2022-568)
• Funding recommendation for a State Apartments Incentives Loan (SAIL) project (Item 2022-569)
• Evaluation of potential use of ConnectFree funds for a local government contribution

Development Review Board

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Pension Review Committee

The Pension Review Committee heard presentations from Baillie Gifford on the International Growth Equity portfolio and from AndCo Consulting on market conditions, performance, and real estate manager options. No formal votes were taken on investment changes. The committee approved the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved 2023 committee meeting schedule (unanimous)

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission is meeting to discuss business items, specifically focusing on a policy review. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the PRCA Nuisance Wildlife Policy.

• Review of PRCA Nuisance Wildlife Policy

The Nature Centers Commission approved a motion to recommend the PRCA Nuisance Wildlife Policy with an amendment to refer to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in the first reference and 'FWC' thereafter. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved motion to recommend PRCA Nuisance Wildlife Policy with amendment to cite FWC (unanimous)

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee approved the September 8, 2022 minutes (7-0) and adopted the agenda with modifications. It referred the regional transportation authorities discussion to the third quarter of 2023 (7-0). The committee also directed staff to bring back a sidewalk assessment proposal and a subcommittees package for the December 8 meeting (6-1).

• Approved the September 8, 2022 minutes (7-0).
• Adopted the agenda with modifications: moved Item E2 first and E3 last (6-0).
• Referred the regional transportation authorities discussion to the third quarter of 2023 (7-0).
• Directed charter officers to return within six months with an update on Workday, HR evaluations, and the review process (7-0).
• Directed staff to bring back a sidewalk assessment proposal (7-0).
• Directed staff to bring back a subcommittees proposal package to the December 8, 2022 meeting (6-1).
• Heard an update on the Cultural Arts Center feasibility study (no vote).
• Heard an administrative session to set the first quarter FY23 agenda (no vote).

City Plan Board

The Gainesville City Plan Board is meeting to review six petitions, including special use permits for an industrial expansion and a new fueling station, a citywide lighting ordinance update, and a large land use and rezoning proposal north of U.S. 441. Staff recommends approval for all items.

• Special Use Permit for Sivance LLC industrial expansion at 5002 NE 54th Place
• Special Use Permit for Super America 13th St LLC fueling station with 11 fueling positions
• Ordinance update to adopt FDOT lighting standards
• Land use amendment for ~1,778 acres north of U.S. 441 from SF/RL to MOR (up to 20 dwelling units/acre)
• Rezoning of ~744 acres from Alachua County Agriculture to City Planned Development

The board denied a land-use amendment, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendment for a proposed development near Murphree Field, despite staff recommendations for approval. A special-use permit for a gas station was continued to the next meeting. Two other items were approved: a special-use permit for an existing facility and an amendment to outdoor lighting standards.

• Denied land-use amendment from SF/RL to MOR (3-1, 2 abstentions)
• Denied rezoning from Alachua County Agriculture to Planned Development (3-1, 2 abstentions)
• Denied comprehensive plan amendment to Policy 4.3.4 (3-1, 2 abstentions)
• Continued special-use permit for Super America gas station to next meeting
• Approved special-use permit for Sivance Wellfield (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to outdoor lighting standards to include FDOT standards (unanimous)

City Commission Special Meeting - Budget

The City Commission is holding a special budget meeting to adopt the final FY2023 budget, including the General Government Financial and Operating Plan and the GRU budget, and to set the final millage rate for property taxes. The agenda also includes several ordinances on second reading that would amend utility fees and charges, including streetlighting, water/wastewater connection charges, and the schedule of fees for utilities and other city services. A memorandum of understanding for public street lighting services in unincorporated Alachua County is also up for approval.

• Adopt final millage rate for FY 2022-2023 (Resolution 2022-264)
• Adopt final General Government Financial and Operating Plan for FY 2022-2023 (Resolution 2022-265)
• Adopt GRU FY2023 budget (Resolution 2022-552)
• Ordinance amending electric system fuel and purchased power adjustment for streetlights (2022-381)
• Ordinance amending water/wastewater connection charges and eliminating wastewater winter max calculation (2022-357)

The Commission approved the FY2023 budget, electric and water rate adjustments, and a memorandum of understanding for public street lighting services. Several votes were split, including the utility rate ordinance (4-3) and the GRU FY2023 budget (4-3). The final millage rate and general government budget passed with broader support.

• Approved MOU for public street lighting services in unincorporated Alachua County (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending electric fuel/purchased power adjustment for streetlights (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending water/wastewater connection charges and eliminating wastewater maximum calculation (5-2)
• Adopted Appendix A – Schedule of Fees, Rates & Charges for Utilities FY2023 (4-3)
• Adopted Appendix A – Schedule of Fees, Rates & Charges for General Government FY2023 (unanimous)
• Approved GRU FY2023 budget resolution (4-3)
• Approved final millage rate for FY2022-2023 (6-1)
• Approved final General Government Financial and Operating Plan for FY2022-2023 (unanimous)

Gainesville Human Rights Board

The Gainesville Human Rights Board will discuss four specific complaints regarding alleged discrimination in employment and housing. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call and minute approval, followed by the review of these cases. No dollar amounts or specific policy changes are listed in the provided text.

• Discussion of complaint EO-E-2022-15: Shaquita Campbell v Re/MAX, LLC & Sunplex Gainesville Realty, Inc.
• Discussion of complaint EO-E-2022-05: Shalante Weeks v. Oak Ridge Apartment Complex, Inc. & Marty Robinson
• Discussion of complaint EO-E-2022-07: Carrie Saites v Hunters Run Apartments, LTD & Royal American Management, Inc.
• Discussion of complaint EO-E-2022-27: James M. Brown v Grace Marketplace

The Gainesville Human Rights Board unanimously adopted no reasonable cause findings for two discrimination cases (EO-E-2022-05 and EO-E-2022-27), issuing Notices of Dismissal. A third case (EO-E-2022-07) was postponed due to a potential conflict of interest. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Adopted no reasonable cause finding for EO-E-2022-05, issued Notice of Dismissal (unanimous)
• Adopted no reasonable cause finding for EO-E-2022-27, issued Notice of Dismissal (unanimous)
• Postponed review of EO-E-2022-07 due to potential conflict of interest
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 31, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Tree Advisory Board

The Gainesville Tree Advisory Board will consider a proposal to acquire a Loblolly inholding parcel and share a recommendation. The board will also review code revisions and make adjustments to the official Gainesville Tree List. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Consideration of Loblolly Inholding Parcel Purchase proposal
• Review of Code Revision documents
• Discussion and adjustment of Gainesville Tree List revisions

BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan

The Board of Trustees of the Gainesville Consolidated Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan will review and potentially approve the FY21 financial statements and independent auditor's report, the FY21 actuarial valuation report, and the FY23 administrative budget. They will also hear a presentation from investment consultants Willis Towers Watson, receive a legal update, and discuss a disability retirement application and benefit eligibility for vested terminated members.

• FY21 Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (2022-571)
• FY21 Actuarial Valuation Report for submission to Florida Division of Retirement (2022-161)
• Presentation by Willis Towers Watson on market updates and plan asset allocations (2022-461)
• Disability retirement application of Ronald Pinkston (2022-458)
• FY23 Budget for the retirement plan (2022-578)

The Board of Trustees approved the FY2021 financial statements and independent auditor's report for the Gainesville Consolidated Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan, noting accounting issues due to personnel turnover and a new ERP system. They also approved the FY2021 actuarial valuation report, which showed a funded status of 109.4% and included a reduction in the investment rate of return assumption from 7.90% to 7.75%. A fee increase for investment consultant Willis Towers Watson was approved, and the board deferred a decision on a disability retirement application until the next meeting. Additionally, the board granted retroactive retirement benefits to two vested terminated members, effective from their eligibility date, and approved the FY23 budget for the plan.

• Approved FY2021 financial statements and independent auditor's report for the Police & Fire Pension Plan.
• Approved FY2021 actuarial valuation report for submission to the Florida Division of Retirement.
• Approved a fee increase for Willis Towers Watson investment consulting services.
• Deferred decision on the disability retirement application of Ronald Pinkston to the November 8, 2022 meeting.
• Granted retroactive retirement benefits to two vested terminated members (Danny McElroy and Sheryl Taylor) effective from the first day of the month after they turned age 60, contingent on signing a waiver of liability.
• Approved the FY23 budget for the Gainesville Consolidated Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan.

City Commission Special Meeting

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Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board meets to review the August 16, 2022 minutes and receive updates on housing programs. The board will hear a presentation on the Heartwood project and provide feedback. Additionally, the board will review the Business Improvement Grant Program update and recommend proposed changes to the City Commission.

• Approval of August 16, 2022, GCRA Advisory Board meeting minutes
• GCRA Housing Programs Update (B) 2022-515
• Heartwood Update (B) 2022-514: Hear presentation and provide feedback
• Business Improvement Grant FY22 Update & Modification Request (B) 2022-503: Recommend changes to City Commission

The board approved a motion to recommend proposed changes to the Business Improvement Grant program to the City Commission, including allowing tenants of City-owned buildings to apply. The board also received updates on the Heartwood housing project and the GCRA boundary expansion interlocal agreement, which has been approved by the City Commission. No public comments were made.

• Approved motion to recommend Business Improvement Grant program changes to City Commission
• Unanimously approved agenda
• Unanimously approved minutes with correction
• Moved consent agenda item F1 to business discussion

Board of Trustees Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund

The Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund is meeting to consider a single substantive item: approving an updated 2022 Investment Policy Statement for the fund. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering roll call, minutes approval, and public comment periods. The meeting is scheduled for a brief 5-minute window on September 15, 2022.

• E.1: Board to approve the updated 2022 Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund Investment Policy Statement (item 2022-489), with two attachments including a marked-up version of the policy.

The Board of Trustees of the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund met and unanimously adopted the 2022 investment policy update. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda and minutes were approved procedurally.

• Adopted 2022 investment policy update (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission held a regular meeting on September 15, 2022, covering consent agenda items, business discussions, and resolutions. Key actions included approving minutes, ratifying a police union agreement, awarding contracts for downtown maintenance, HVACR services, and construction projects, and discussing solar energy policies and audit updates. The meeting also included public comments and a presentation on Possum Creek Skate Park lighting.

• Ratified Police Benevolent Association (PBA) bargaining agreement for Oct 1, 2022 – Sept 30, 2025
• Awarded contract to Watson Construction, LLC for SW 62nd Blvd Connector construction at $16,137,456.98
• Authorized exterior maintenance service contract with Contractors Enterprise up to $345,928.00 annually through September 2026
• Approved amendment to expand GCRA Reinvestment Area boundary at NE 8th Avenue and Waldo Road
• Awarded bid to Big Belly Solar, LLC for solar-powered litter and recycling containers up to $400,000.00

The City Commission awarded a $16.1 million construction contract for the SW 62nd Blvd Connector to Watson Construction Company, LLC, and approved a $14.9 million FAA airport grant. The commission also passed a 4-3 vote to amend the FY 2022 budget and approved several land use changes and annexations. A controversial rezoning and land use change for a mixed-use development at 1905 South Main Street was approved 6-1.

• Awarded $16,137,456.98 SW 62nd Blvd Connector contract to Watson Construction (unanimous)
• Accepted $14,882,613 FAA airport grant (6-0)
• Approved FY 2022 sixth budget amendment (4-3)
• Approved rezoning from U9 to Planned Development for GHW project (4-3)
• Approved land use change for 1.63 acres at 1905 South Main Street (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.63 acres at 1905 South Main Street (6-1)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 25.38 acres west of I-75 (5-0)
• Approved noise ordinance amendment (6-0)

BOT for the Gainesville General Employees Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Gainesville General Employees' Pension Plan approved three items unanimously: the FY21 Actuarial Valuation Report, an update to the 2022 Investment Policy, and a disability retirement application for Connie Thomason. All votes were 5-0 with two members absent. The meeting lasted six minutes.

• Approved FY21 Actuarial Valuation Report (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 Investment Policy Update (5-0)
• Approved disability retirement for Connie Thomason (5-0)

Public Recreation and Parks Board

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Utility Advisory Board

The Gainesville Utility Advisory Board met on September 14, 2022, to hear staff presentations on two business items. The board discussed the Natural Gas Appliance Rebate program (Item 2022-545) and the Integrated Resource Plan update (Item 2022-547). No votes or final decisions were recorded in the agenda text, as both items were listed for presentation only.

• Natural Gas Appliance Rebate Discussion (Item 2022-545)
• Integrated Resource Plan Update (Item 2022-547)

City Beautification Board

The City of Gainesville City Beautification Board is scheduled to meet on September 13, 2022, via Zoom. The agenda consists entirely of procedural steps, including call to order, roll call, adoption of the agenda, and approval of minutes. No specific business discussion items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided document.

City Commission Special Meeting - Budget

The Gainesville City Commission is holding a special budget meeting to consider adopting tentative FY2023 budgets, including the General Government budget and Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) budget, as well as setting the tentative millage rate for property taxes. The commission will also hold first readings on ordinances that would change utility connection charges, add a fuel adjustment to streetlight and outdoor light services, and revise various fees and rates in Appendix A. A resolution to set the annual Fire Services Special Assessment rate is also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2022-262: sets tentative millage rate for FY 2022-2023 and schedules a public hearing
• Resolution 2022-263: adopts tentative General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget for FY 2022-2023
• Resolution 2022-465: adopts tentative GRU budget for FY 2023
• Ordinance 2022-357: amends water/wastewater connection charges and eliminates wastewater winter maximum calculation
• Ordinance 2022-350: revises Appendix A fees, rates, and charges for utilities for FY 2023

The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions setting utility fees, the electric fuel adjustment, and the FY2023 budget and tentative millage rate. The FY2023 utility fee schedule passed 6-1, with Commissioner Duncan-Walker dissenting. The tentative millage rate and general government budget also passed 6-1 and 6-0 respectively.

• Approved water/wastewater connection charge amendments (unanimous)
• Approved electric fuel adjustment for streetlights (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 utility fee schedule (6-1, Duncan-Walker opposed)
• Approved FY2023 fees, rates, and charges (unanimous)
• Approved fire assessment annual rate resolution (unanimous)
• Approved GRU tentative FY2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved tentative millage rate for FY2022-2023 (6-1, Duncan-Walker opposed)
• Approved tentative general government budget FY2022-2023 (6-0, Duncan-Walker absent)

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission will hold a standard meeting to approve the agenda and the minutes from the August 11, 2022 meeting. The body will review committee reports from the Policy, PR & Awards, Finance, and Nominating committees, as well as liaison reports from the Bicycle & Pedestrian Board and Recreation & Open Space Advisory Board. No specific new business, ordinances, or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes for the August 11, 2022 meeting
• Review of Nature Centers Commission Policy Committee Workshop minutes
• Liaison reports from the Bicycle & Pedestrian Board
• Liaison reports from the Recreation & Open Space Advisory Board
• Report from Friends of Nature Parks

The commission approved several policy recommendations from its Policy Committee, including updates to policies on encroachment, conservation land disposition, and park event/fee waivers. It also approved a slate of officers for FY23: Marilyn as chair, Mike as vice-chair, Rich as treasurer, and Jonathan as secretary.

• Approved Policy 7.3 (Defense Against Encroachment) with added requirement that boundary signage be 500 feet apart or less
• Approved Policy 7.4 (Disposition of Conservation Lands) listing only names of relevant laws instead of deleting them, and using 'their' instead of 'his/her' in subheading 3
• Approved Policy 7.9b (Sweetwater Wetlands Park Event Policy) with no edits
• Approved Policy 5.1.1.d (Sweetwater Wetlands Park Fee Waiver Policy) with no edits
• Approved slate of officers for FY23: Marilyn as chair, Mike as vice-chair, Rich as treasurer, Jonathan as secretary
• Approved proposed acquisition of parcel adjacent to Loblolly Woods (motion carried unanimously)

Nature Centers Commission

The Gainesville Nature Centers Commission is meeting for a short 30-minute session to handle routine business: adopting the agenda, approving the August 11, 2022 minutes, and discussing the NCC Officer Position. The commission will also take any action deemed necessary on the officer position, with a nomination committee document attached for reference. Public comment and member comment periods are included on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of NCC Officer Position with attached Nomination Committee FY23 document (2022-389)
• Public comment period
• Member comment period

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee will hear staff presentations on GRU's Rate Stabilization Fund and Fuel Levelization Fund, and discuss the old Fire Station #1 property at 427 South Main Street, with a recommendation to authorize an RFP for a public-private partnership sale. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from August 11, 2022.

• Discussion of GRU's Rate Stabilization Fund (2022-508)
• Discussion of GRU's Fuel Levelization Fund (2022-509)
• Old Fire Station #1, 427 South Main Street: update and authorization to issue RFP for sale (2022-492)
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2022 General Policy Committee meeting

The General Policy Committee voted unanimously to issue an RFP for a public-private partnership involving the sale of the Old Fire Station #1 property at 427 South Main Street. The committee also heard presentations on GRU's Rate Stabilization Fund and Fuel Levelization Fund but took no action on those items. The meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive decision being the RFP approval.

• Approved agenda modification to hear Old Fire Station #1 item first (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation to issue RFP for public-private partnership sale of Old Fire Station #1 (unanimous)

Agenda Review - City Commission

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Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

This agenda for the Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust meeting contains only procedural website boilerplate and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive information about what the body will consider.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee unanimously approved and recommended that the City Commission accept three audit-related reports: the Phase II Citywide Cybersecurity Audit, the Phase I ARPA Grant Compliance Audit, and the City Auditor's Quarterly Update. The committee also requested an update memo on the P-card audit. No substantive decisions beyond these approvals were made.

• Approved and recommended City Commission accept Citywide Cybersecurity Audit Phase II report (unanimous)
• Approved and recommended City Commission accept ARPA Grant Compliance Audit Phase I report (unanimous)
• Approved and recommended City Commission accept City Auditor's Quarterly Update (unanimous)
• Requested update memo on P-card audit

Historic Preservation Board

The board approved a certificate of appropriateness for demolition and new construction at 221 NW 4th Place (4-2), and approved three other permits for an ADU, a detached garage, and prior minutes. Three public hearing items were deferred. The board also received a conceptual presentation on the Thelma Boltin Center renovation and discussed a 12-story building near the University Heights South Historic District.

• Approved certificate of appropriateness for demolition and new construction at 221 NW 4th Place (4-2)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for ADU at 301 SE 7th Street (5-0, one abstention)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for detached garage at 524 NE 4th Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (6-0)
• Deferred three public hearing items (PH2, PH3, PH4) (6-0)

Environmental Justice Subcommittee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific agenda items, discussions, or decisions for this meeting.

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission is considering several contract renewals for disaster debris management and solid waste disposal. The agenda also includes discussions on a recruitment plan for Charter Officers and an amendment to the Age Based Fare Free Transit Pilot Project.

• Approval of up to $1,400,000 in tipping fees with Alachua County for FY23 solid waste disposal
• Agreement with Keep Alachua County Beautiful for up to $277,200 initially and $140,000 per renewal
• Contract award to MV Transportation, Inc. for ADA Paratransit Service
• Authorization of contract amendments for disaster debris collection with Ceres Environmental Services and D&J Enterprises
• Settlement authorization for legal claims involving Stephen Brown and Doug Haugen

The City Commission approved $52,000 in FY23 funding for the Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County, matching the county's contribution, in a 4-3 vote. The commission also directed staff to propose funding for FY2024. Other actions included adopting ordinances on election districts, rental unit permits, and noise, and approving consent agenda items for contracts, appointments, and settlements.

• Approved $52,000 for Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County (4-3)
• Adopted ordinance amending election districts to include precinct 63 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance repealing Student Community Relations Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Residential Rental Unit Permit Program (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending duties of City Internal Auditor (unanimous)
• Adopted noise ordinance amendment, directing staff to explore noise cameras (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 9.945 acres near SW Williston Road and SW 13th Street (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 29.869 acres west of I-75 and north of SW 8th Avenue (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend the sixth budget amendment to the FY 2022 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget to the City Commission for adoption. They also approved several other items, including a review of the General Employees Pension Investment Manager ESG Factor Evaluation Process, with a request for staff to bring examples of other cities transitioning to ESG principles. Additionally, they recommended acceptance of GRU's budget-to-actual comparison and approved amended debt management and investment policies for GRU.

• Approved recommendation to adopt sixth budget amendment to FY 2022 budget (3-0)
• Approved motion to request staff bring examples of other cities transitioning to ESG investment principles (2-1)
• Approved recommendation to accept GRU budget-to-actual comparison for period ended June 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt amended GRU Debt Management Policy (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt amended GRU Investment Policy (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 25, 2022 meeting (2-0)

Gainesville Human Rights Board

The Gainesville Human Rights Board is meeting to discuss three pending discrimination complaints (EO-E-2022-16, EO-E-2022-15, EO-E-2021-32) filed by Shaquita Campbell and Rene Owens against local companies. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. The board will receive an update from the Office of Equity and Inclusion director.

• EO-E-2022-16: Shaquita Campbell v The Collier Companies, Inc., Paradigm Properties Management Team, Inc., & Northwest Properties of Gainesville Limited Partnership
• EO-E-2022-15: Shaquita Campbell v Re/MAX, LLC & Sunplex Gainesville Realty, Inc.
• EO-E-2021-32: Rene Owens v United Parcel Services
• OEI Director's Update
• Next meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will consider petition AD-21-00189 from Fiber Swimming Pools for accessory outdoor display and storage, and will also approve draft minutes from prior meetings. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Petition AD-21-00189: Fiber Swimming Pools request for accessory outdoor storage
• Approval of June 28 draft minutes
• Approval of Aug 3 workshop draft minutes

City Commission - NO MEETING

The agenda indicates that no meeting was held on August 25, 2022. The document contains no items for decision, discussion, or public hearing. It is a procedural record confirming the cancellation of the scheduled session.

Pension Review Committee

The Gainesville General Employees' Pension Plan's Pension Review Committee is meeting to hear presentations from investment managers TWIN Capital, Brown Advisory, and AndCo on performance and market conditions, and to review an ESG factor evaluation process. The committee will also consider approving the June 23, 2022 meeting minutes. No votes on policy changes are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Presentation by TWIN Capital on Prime enhanced index strategy and investment performance
• Presentation by Brown Advisory on Domestic Large Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
• Presentation by AndCo on market conditions, investment performance, and asset allocations
• Review of General Employees Pension Investment Manager ESG Factor Evaluation Process
• Approval of June 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The Pension Review Committee heard presentations from TWIN Capital, Brown Advisory, and AndCo Consulting on investment performance and market conditions. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Staff also briefed members on an upcoming ESG-related Finance Committee meeting.

• Approved agenda (moved by David Rader, seconded by Harvey Lewis)
• Approved June 23, 2022 meeting minutes (moved by Harvey Lewis, seconded by David Rader)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Gainesville Special Magistrate will hear eight code enforcement cases on August 25, 2022. Two cases are staff recommendations, and six are discussion items. The agenda lists property owner names and case numbers but no details on the alleged violations.

• Staff recommendation on case SM 2021-050/CE-21-01044 (Howell, Willis)
• Staff recommendation on case SM 2020-134/CE-20-02435 (Daniels, Patricia Ann Life Estate)
• Discussion item on case SM 2022-061/CE-21-013550 (Lehtola, Alan D. Jr.)
• Discussion item on case SM 2022-055/22-004255 (Leonard, Elleby)
• Discussion items on four cases involving Zuni B LLC (SM 2022-104, 105, 106, 103)

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board will hold public hearings and vote on six land-use items, including a right-of-way vacation, two future land use map amendments, two rezonings, and a special use permit for a carwash. Staff recommends approval for all items, with conditions on the carwash permit. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Right-of-way vacation at 4210 and 4232 NW 6th Street (Petition LD22-000009 SVA)
• Future Land Use Map amendment to Urban Mixed Use (UMU) for Starr properties (LD22-000036 LUC)
• Rezone from Alachua County R-3 and RM to City Urban 6 (U6) for Starr properties (LD22-000037 ZON)
• Future Land Use Map amendment to UMU and Public/Institutional Facilities for East Gainesville (LD22-000056 LUC)
• Special Use Permit for carwash at Markets West (LD22-000053 SUP)

The City Plan Board voted 3-1 to vacate a right-of-way at 4210 and 4232 NW 6th Street. They also unanimously approved a Future Land Use Map amendment to Urban Mixed Use and a corresponding rezoning to Urban 6, as well as a second Future Land Use Map amendment and rezoning for multiple properties. A special use permit for a carwash in the Markets West area was approved 5-0, while a special use permit for the Sivance expansion was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved 6th Street ROW vacation (3-1)
• Approved Future Land Use Map amendment to Urban Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to Urban 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Future Land Use Map amendment for MOR to UMU and PF (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Urban 8 and PS (5-0)
• Approved Markets West Carwash special use permit (5-0)
• Continued Sivance special use permit to 9/22/22

Police Advisory Council

The Gainesville Police Advisory Council met on August 24, 2022, and heard presentations on the Chief's Update, closed internal affairs cases, and the Pre-Arrest Diversion Program. The council asked questions but did not vote on any items. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (motion by Evelyn Foxx, seconded by Fareed Johnson, unanimously approved)
• Heard Chief's Update (no vote taken)
• Heard closed internal affairs cases (no vote taken)
• Heard Pre-Arrest Diversion Program update (no vote taken)

Agenda Review - City Commission

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Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, roll call, adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, business discussion items, public comment, member comment, next meeting date, and adjournment. No specific substantive items are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public comment period
• Member comment period
• Scheduling of next meeting date

The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board met on August 24, 2022, and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members heard a presentation from Pete McNiece and Betsy Waite about the Thelma Bolton Center's future, including plans for a new, lower-cost building because the current structure is unstable and closed by codes. No formal decisions were made on the presentation.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes

BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan

The Board of Trustees approved an updated Investment Policy Statement (IPS) to align with the plan's current asset mix. A presentation by Nuveen Real Estate was postponed to the November meeting due to technical issues. The board also heard a market update from Willis Towers Watson and discussed the status of the 2021 Annual Report with the State.

• Approved updated Investment Policy Statement
• Postponed Nuveen Real Estate presentation to November meeting

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board is meeting to discuss its work plan and receive an operational update from Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU). The agenda contains two discussion items with attached documents, but no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of UAB Work Plan (File #211009) with updated template
• GRU Operational Update (File #211411) with draft operational report

City Commission - NO MEETING

The agenda indicates that no meeting was held on August 18, 2022. The document contains only procedural headers and empty data fields, with no specific items, votes, or decisions recorded.

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board approved a $5,000 sponsorship for The Bash festival, with a letter to the City Commission supporting additional funding. The board also heard an audit report on GCRA project and fiscal management, and discussed various operational questions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $5K sponsorship for The Bash festival (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to City Commission supporting additional funding for The Bash
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 2, 2022 special meeting minutes with revisions

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board will hold discussions regarding The BASH and a fiscal management audit. The meeting includes review of the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Project and Fiscal Management Audit.

• Discussion regarding The BASH
• Discussion regarding Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Project and Fiscal Management Audit

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and receive informational updates on Gainesville Regional Utilities operations, including a customer service update, a water treatment plant renovation, and a swap transaction amendment with Citibank. The board will also consider a staff recommendation on distributed solar generation intake and an ordinance changing water/wastewater connection charges and eliminating the winter maximum calculation.

• Ordinance amending water/wastewater connection charges and eliminating wastewater winter maximum calculation
• Resolution authorizing amendment to swap transaction between City of Gainesville d/b/a GRU and Citibank N.A. (informational)
• Murphree Water Treatment Plant Administration Building Renovation (informational)
• Distributed Solar Generation Intake to GRU System (staff recommendation)
• Brief operational update and update on GRU's Customer Service

Nature Centers Commission

The Gainesville Nature Centers Commission met on August 11, 2022, to review operational reports and discuss new business items. Key discussions included the Nature Operations Funding Needs List, the status of the Four Creeks Preserve, and the formation of a nomination committee. The body also voted to request a presentation to the City Commission.

• Review of Nature Operations Funding Needs List
• Discussion of Four Creeks Preserve
• Formation of a nomination committee
• Request to present to the City Commission
• Approval of Star Awards

The Nature Centers Commission unanimously approved funding for budget wish list items including a moisture meter, two AEDs, and supplies for environmental education programs and Headwaters Nature Center. They also approved the Four Creeks Preserve plan and the Star Award form. A nominating committee was formed for expiring board terms.

• Approved budget wish list items (moisture meter, 2 AEDs, EE program supplies) unanimously
• Approved Star Award form unanimously
• Approved Four Creeks Preserve plan unanimously
• Formed nominating committee for expiring board terms

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee is scheduled to approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds. This approval authorizes the Interim City Manager to submit the plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and execute sub-recipient agreements. The committee will also hear quarterly updates from the Gainesville Police Department and Fire Rescue, and discuss fence height regulations.

• Approval of FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs
• Authorization to submit CDBG and HOME plan to HUD and execute sub-recipient agreements
• Discussion of fence height regulations and best practices
• Hearing of Gainesville Police Department Quarterly Update
• Hearing of Public Safety Fire Rescue Quarterly Report

The General Policy Committee unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds, authorizing submission to HUD and execution of related agreements. They also directed staff to bring back recommendations on fence heights, focusing on front yards, corner lots, driveways, and other criteria. A motion was passed to develop an interactive map on affordable housing, resources, and climate change.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Annual Action Plan to HUD (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of sub-recipient agreements for CDBG and HOME funds (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back fence height recommendations focusing on front yards, corner lots, driveways, vision zero, CPTED, walkability, and implementation (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop an interactive map on affordable housing, resources, and climate change (unanimous)

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission is scheduled to meet on August 11, 2022, at 6:30 PM at The Historic Thomas Center. The agenda contains a single discussion item titled 'NCC Agenda for August 11, 2022.' No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the provided text, which appears to be procedural boilerplate.

• Discussion of the NCC Agenda for August 11, 2022

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board met to discuss a proposed revision to the Gainesville Code regarding the use of the Tree Mitigation Fund. The board also discussed an updated approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance, including high-quality canopy and understory trees. No specific dollar amounts or final votes are detailed in the agenda text.

• Proposed revision to Gainesville’s Code regarding the use of the Tree Mitigation Fund
• Discussion of updated approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance
• Review of High Quality Canopy Tree List and High Quality Understory Tree List

Public Recreation and Parks Board

The Public Recreation and Parks Board unanimously approved three bylaw amendments: setting the board at up to nine members, allowing up to two ex-officio members, and a clerical correction. The board also adopted the agenda, approved July 2022 minutes, and heard updates from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs staff. No public comment was made, and the next meeting was set for September 14, 2022.

• Adopted agenda unanimously
• Approved July 2022 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved bylaw change: PRPB shall consist of up to nine members (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw change: may consist of two ex-officio members (unanimous)
• Approved clerical correction in Article XI, Section 3B changing 'if' to 'is' (unanimous)

Joint City-County Food System Policy Board

The Joint Food Systems Policy Board unanimously appointed Commissioner Duncan-Walker as chair and voted to request that the City and County Commissions extend the board's term through the end of 2024 while continuing bi-monthly meetings. The board also unanimously recommended filling three vacancies with specific recruitment changes, including broadening the FAMU seat to other HBCUs and clarifying the rural/agricultural representative description. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Appointed Commissioner Duncan-Walker as board chair (unanimous)
• Requested term extension through end of 2024 and continued bi-monthly meetings (unanimous)
• Recommended advertising three board vacancies with amended Interlocal Agreement language (unanimous)

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust is meeting on August 9, 2022, at 5:30 PM at the Thomas Center A Room 204. The agenda contains no listed items, records, or attachments, indicating the meeting is procedural or has no scheduled business to discuss.

The Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust met on August 9, 2022, with two members present and two absent. The agenda was adopted, minutes approved, and the trust discussed pending murals. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved the minutes
• Discussed pending murals (no action taken)

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the draft 2022 Incentives and Recommendations Report, with a recommendation to move it forward, hold a public hearing, and adopt it. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the report discussion.

• Discuss Draft 2022 Incentives and Recommendations Report (2022-290)
• Motion to approve minutes from April 12, June 14, and July 12, 2022 meetings
• Recommendation to conduct a public hearing and adopt the IRR

The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee unanimously approved the draft 2022 Incentives and Recommendations Report (IRR) as presented, and will conduct a public hearing and adopt it. The committee also approved minutes from three prior meetings and discussed outreach strategies for housing programs.

• Approved April 12, June 14, and July 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft 2022 Incentives and Recommendations Report for public hearing and adoption (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is meeting to discuss the draft minutes from its July 2022 meeting and to consider petition COA22-000073, a certificate of appropriateness application. The agenda contains only these two items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Draft minutes of the July 2022 Historic Preservation Board meeting
• Petition COA22-000073 (certificate of appropriateness, attachment references 538 NE 11th Ave)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission is meeting to decide on a range of items, including adopting the Downtown Strategic Plan, approving a bid for the H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool liner replacement, and setting new water/wastewater connection charges. They will also consider several ordinances, including rezoning a property on SW 16th Avenue and amending the Shoppes at Pinewood planned development. The agenda includes consent items, public comment periods, and resolutions.

• Bid award to AuMiller Pools, LLC for H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool Liner Replacement at 1001 NW 31st Drive
• 4th Amendment to extend solid waste collection agreement with GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC
• Acceptance of FRDAP grant for Forest Park improvements at 4501 SW 20th Ave
• Contract for sale of 6.3+ acres in Airport Industrial Park to Laurel Ridge Acquisitions, LLC
• Proposed FY2023 water/wastewater connection charges and related fees

The City Commission approved several consent agenda items and moved forward with three housing-related ordinances (comprehensive plan amendment, legislative rezoning, and LDC amendment) using an alternative proposal from Commissioner Hayes-Santos, with a request for staff analysis of a 3-5 year sunset amendment and an economic impact statement. A motion to defer these items until after November 8 failed. The commission also approved the Downtown Strategic Plan update with refinements, directed staff on streatery options, and approved various contracts and resolutions.

• Approved Downtown Strategic Plan update with refinements (6-0)
• Directed staff to explore festival street option and permanent streatery areas (4-2)
• Approved 2023 water/wastewater connection fees (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.27 acres on SW 16th Avenue (5-1)
• Adopted ordinance amending election districts (6-0)
• Advanced housing density ordinances with alternative proposal (4-3)
• Approved swap amendment with Citibank (6-0)
• Approved traffic signal maintenance agreement with FDOT (6-0)

City Commission

The Gainesville City Commission is meeting to decide on a wide range of items, including several land use and zoning ordinances, a bid award for a pool liner replacement, and proposed fall transit service changes. The agenda also includes discussion items on the Downtown Strategic Plan and a Streatery update, as well as several routine approvals and informational items.

• Bid award to AuMiller Pools, LLC for H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool Liner Replacement at 1001 NW 31st Drive
• Ordinance to rezone 1.27 acres on SW 16th Avenue west of South Main Street from Conservation to Single Family Residential
• Ordinance to amend the Shoppes at Pinewood Planned Development to allow a mini-warehouse/self-storage facility
• Ordinance to amend water/wastewater connection charges and eliminate wastewater winter maximum calculation
• Ordinance to amend Single-Family zoning districts to a new Neighborhood Residential district

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board is holding a routine meeting on August 3, 2022, with an agenda consisting solely of procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, annual training, public comment, member comment, next meeting date, and adjournment. No specific projects, rezonings, or other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Annual DRB training session scheduled
• Public comment period available
• Meeting held at Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Avenue

The Gainesville Development Review Board met on August 3, 2022, and conducted its annual training session presented by Assistant Attorney Sean McDermott. The agenda was adopted by acclamation, and no substantive decisions were made during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

• Adopted the meeting agenda by acclamation
• Held annual training presentation by Sean McDermott

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board of Gainesville, FL, held a meeting on August 3, 2022, at 5:00 PM at the Thomas Center. The agenda contains no records to display, indicating no items were scheduled for review or action at this meeting.

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a resolution on the Downtown Strategic Plan project update. The board will review the update and take action on the resolution. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM at the GRU Multipurpose Room.

• Resolution on Downtown Strategic Plan Project Update (File #211412)
• Adopted (Resolution) action item
• Attachments include a presentation to GCRA and City Commission, and the Downtown Gainesville Strategic Plan book
• Special meeting at GRU Multipurpose Room, 304 SE 4th Ave.

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board voted unanimously to proceed with a presentation to the City Commission as presented, with a friendly amendment requiring the Power District Area to be included as green space from SE 4th Ave to SE 5th Ave, between SE 6th Terr. and Sweetwater Branch Creek. The motion carried 5-0 with four members absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved proceeding with presentation to City Commission (5-0)
• Accepted friendly amendment for Power District green space from SE 4th Ave to SE 5th Ave, between SE 6th Terr. and Sweetwater Branch Creek

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to discuss the Downtown Strategic Plan. The GCRA Director is asked to present the plan and recommend that the City Commission adopt it. The board will also discuss next steps for implementing the plan.

• Recommendation for City Commission to adopt the City of Gainesville Downtown Strategic Plan
• Discussion of next steps for Downtown Strategic Plan implementation

Environmental Justice Subcommittee

The Gainesville Environmental Justice Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several environmental and climate justice items, including electric vehicles and renewable energy, a sustainable industrial practice incentive plan, and environmental impacts in industrial areas. The subcommittee will also discuss pedestrian and bicycle issues. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion of Gainesville Clean Energy Guarantee (EVs & renewable energy), including current city EV goals, station map, budget, incentives, and future plans
• Discussion of Sustainable Industrial Practice Incentive Plan, with staff update on green building and renewable energy
• Discussion of Environmental and Climate Justice Equity, focusing on industrial impacts in Porters Quarters, South Main Street, and Sweetwater
• Discussion item on Pedestrian and Bicycle Issues
• Approval of minutes from May 3, 2022 subcommittee meeting

Environmental Justice Subcommittee

The Environmental Justice Subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes from its May 3, 2022 meeting and to discuss several items: the Gainesville Clean Energy Guarantee (covering electric vehicles and renewable energy), a Sustainable Industrial Practice Incentive Plan, environmental and climate justice equity, and pedestrian and bicycle issues. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Approval of May 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion: Gainesville Clean Energy Guarantee (EVs & renewable energy)
• Discussion: Sustainable Industrial Practice Incentive Plan
• Discussion: Environmental and Climate Justice Equity
• Discussion: Pedestrian and Bicycle Issues

Joint City-County Commission Special Meeting

The Joint City and County Commission will meet to discuss the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area and information regarding a Central Receiving Facility. The commission is scheduled to discuss these items and take action deemed appropriate.

• Discussion of Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area (Item 2022-281)
• Information presentation on Central Receiving Facility (Item 2022-293)

The joint City-County Commission meeting heard updates on the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) expansion and a Central Receiving Facility. The County passed a motion to expand CRA boundaries (5-0). A city motion to request an RFP for a grocery store failed for lack of a second, and a motion to oppose the elimination of single-family zoning passed (5-0).

• County motion to expand CRA boundaries passed (5-0)
• Motion to request RFP for grocery store failed for lack of second
• Motion to oppose elimination of single-family zoning passed (5-0)

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee met to review and approve several discussion items. The body approved the minutes from the previous meeting, directed changes to the open container ordinance, and approved updates to the micromobility program and RTS app. Additionally, the committee approved the work plan for affordable housing and received an update on GRU customer service.

• Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2022 meeting
• Open Container Discussion and Direction
• Micromobility Program and RTS App Update
• Building Blocks for Affordable Housing Work Plan
• Update on GRU's Customer Service

The General Policy Committee approved staff direction on open container ordinance research, revised micromobility rules to remove hours/age limits, and accepted affordable housing recommendations including a $50M bond request to the County, though a related motion to draft a ballot ordinance failed. It also approved a CADET program MOU and discussed GRU customer service.

• Approved staff direction to continue open container ordinance work (7-0)
• Approved micromobility ordinance revision removing hours/age requirements (7-0)
• Accepted affordable housing work plan, directing County to place $50M bond on ballot (7-0)
• Failed to direct City Attorney to draft bond referendum ordinance (2-7, Arreola and Hayes-Santos in affirmative)
• Approved CADET program MOU execution (7-0)
• Adopted agenda and approved July 14 minutes (7-0)
• Unanimously limited public comment sessions for Aug 4 meeting

General Policy Committee

The Gainesville General Policy Committee meets to discuss and provide direction on several items, including a draft ordinance amending open container rules, an update on the micromobility program and RTS app, and a work plan for affordable housing. The committee will also hear updates on the GPD CADET program and GRU customer service, and consider approving the July 14, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Discussion and direction on draft ordinance amending open container hours (Ordinance 211145)
• Update on Micromobility Program and RTS App
• Review of Building Blocks for Affordable Housing work plan
• Update on GPD CADET program and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding
• Update on GRU customer service from the Interim General Manager

Regional Transit System Advisory Board

The Regional Transit System Advisory Board is meeting to receive staff updates and discuss the draft Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for fiscal years 2023-2025. The agenda contains two discussion items, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Staff updates from Regional Transit System Advisory Board (NB)
• Discussion of RTS Draft Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Goal FY23-FY25

Regional Transit System Advisory Board

The Regional Transit System Advisory Board met to receive staff updates and review the draft Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for fiscal years 2023-2025. The board solicited public comments on the draft DBE document but did not vote to adopt the goals. The meeting consisted primarily of procedural items and informational presentations.

• Review of RTS Draft DBE Goal FY23-25
• Staff Updates presentation

The Regional Transit System Advisory Board received staff updates on fall service reductions due to a driver shortage, paratransit bid silence period, and marketing efforts. The board also received a presentation on the draft Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for FY23-25, which is currently open for public comment. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board only received the updates.

• Approved agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved May 25, 2022 minutes by unanimous consent
• Received staff update on fall service reductions (no vote)
• Received DBE goals presentation (no vote)

Police Advisory Council

The Gainesville Police Advisory Council met on July 27, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes. The council reviewed closed internal affairs cases and heard a presentation on June arrests, including a policy update for the GPD GPA Diversion/Deflection program. Extensive public comment addressed incidents involving Terrell Bradley and Dico Miles, with community members calling for policy changes and accountability. No formal action was taken on these matters.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Reviewed closed internal affairs cases (no formal action)
• Heard presentation on June 2022 arrests and policy update for GPA Diversion/Deflection program

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board met for a workshop session to conduct a legal orientation for its members. The board also received member reports regarding a trip to the American Public Power Association (APPA) 2022 National Conference. No votes or decisions were recorded in the agenda text.

• Legal Orientation for Utility Advisory Board
• Member Reports on Trip to the American Public Power Association (APPA) 2022 National Conference

The Utility Advisory Board held a workshop with no formal votes. Members heard a legal orientation from the Assistant City Attorney and reports from members who attended the APPA conference. The board also discussed fuel adjustments, coal sourcing reports, and customer account log-ins.

• Agenda modified to hear item 211435 before 211434
• Heard legal orientation presentation from Assistant City Attorney Lisa Bennett
• Heard member reports on APPA 2022 National Conference
• Requested staff purchase copies of APPA publication 'Raising the Bar for Governance'

City Commission

The Gainesville City Commission approved a charter amendment addressing vacancies in office for the November 8, 2022 ballot, and adopted ordinances on first and second readings for land use changes, a right-of-way vacation, and a planned development amendment. The commission also approved several consent agenda items, including a bid award for a park playground and a contract for rail trail maintenance. A motion to initiate rezoning of the 300 Club failed 2-4.

• Approved charter amendment on vacancies for Nov. 8 ballot (6-0)
• Adopted land use change on SW 16th Ave from Conservation to Single Family (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance vacating right-of-way on NW 1st Ave (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of rezoning on SW 16th Ave to RSF-1 (6-0)
• Approved Planned Development amendment for Shoppes at Pinewood self-storage (4-1)
• Awarded bid for Albert 'Ray' Massey Park playground to Scherer Construction
• Approved $620,000 for Heartwood home construction
• Motion to rezone 300 Club failed (2-4)

City Plan Board

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Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board adopted the agenda and consent items, including prior meeting minutes. They heard an operational update from GRU and discussed the new quarterly report format. The board revised its work plan, removing five topics and adding three new ones: urban boundaries for water/wastewater/gas extensions, electric vehicles, and home energy scores. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions.

• Adopted agenda and consent items including June 9 and June 28 minutes
• Heard GRU operational update and provided feedback on new report format
• Removed from work plan: GM Selection, Addressing Large Budget Questions, Lowering Bills, Role of UAB, Community Solar
• Added to work plan: Urban Boundaries for Extension of WWW and Gas Services, Electric Vehicles, Home Energy Scores

Citizens Advisory Committee For Community Development

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Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board met on July 19, 2022, to review ongoing projects and approve funding for housing development. The board voted to authorize the use of GCRA Heartwood Funds for building market-rate homes. Additionally, a board member submitted a resignation effective immediately.

• Approval of up to $620,000 in GCRA Heartwood Funds to build one or two market-rate homes in Heartwood as lot availability allows
• Resignation of board member Brian Ausgood effective immediately, with his term expiring on Oct. 3, 2022
• Update from Phil Mann, GCRA Interim Director, on ongoing projects and the upcoming Joint City/County Commission meeting on August 1

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board approved a request to use up to $620,000 of GCRA Heartwood Funds to build one or two market-rate homes at a time in Heartwood, as lot availability allows. The motion was made by Joakim Nordqvist and seconded by Jason Mitchell, and the board approved it. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved use of up to $620,000 of GCRA Heartwood Funds for market-rate homes in Heartwood
• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved minutes of previous meeting

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

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Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a single item: Heartwood Home Construction. The agenda lists this as a discussion item with no attachments, indicating it is likely an informational update or preliminary discussion rather than a final decision.

• Discussion of Heartwood Home Construction (File #211247)

City Commission

The Gainesville City Commission is holding a joint special meeting with the Utility Advisory Board to discuss the GRU FY23 Fuels Baseline Budget Overview. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, focused on the fuels portion of the utility's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Discussion of GRU FY23 Fuels Baseline Budget Overview (Item 211219)

The City Commission held a joint special meeting with the Utility Advisory Board to hear a presentation from GRU staff on the FY23 fuels baseline budget. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only. The agenda was adopted with a 5-2 vote, with two commissioners absent at the time.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-2)
• Heard GRU FY23 fuels baseline budget presentation (no vote)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to hear a discussion item regarding the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) proposed FY23 budget. The agenda covers both the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital budgets. No other items are listed on this agenda.

• GRU Proposed FY23 Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Budget
• GRU Proposed FY23 Capital Budget

The City Commission held a special meeting to hear presentations on the proposed Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) FY23 Operations & Maintenance and Capital Budgets. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only. The meeting also included public comment and member comments.

• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0, Commissioner Chestnut absent)
• Heard GRU FY23 budget presentations (no vote)

City Commission

The City Commission approved a preliminary fire assessment rate of $133 per Net Factored Fire Protection Unit, set a September 8 public hearing, and adopted a proposed millage rate of 5.000 for Fiscal Year 2023. They also passed a charter amendment on first reading to address vacancies in office, which will go to voters in November. The fire assessment rate passed 6-1, with Commissioner Hayes-Santos dissenting; the millage and charter amendment passed unanimously.

• Approved preliminary fire assessment rate of $133 per NFFPU (6-1, Hayes-Santos dissenting)
• Set public hearing on annual fire assessment rate for September 8, 2022
• Approved $200,000 for new sidewalks and sidewalk connections (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 for new bus shelters (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 for painted crosswalks (6-1, Saco dissenting)
• Approved reducing swimming pool fees (adult $0.50, others $0.25) (7-0)
• Adopted proposed millage rate of 5.000 for FY2023 (7-0)
• Adopted charter amendment on vacancies on first reading (7-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Gainesville Special Magistrate convened on July 14, 2022, to review seven code enforcement cases. The agenda lists specific case numbers and parties, with actions ranging from 'Heard' to 'Continued' or 'No Action Taken.' No specific violations, fines, or property addresses are detailed in the provided text.

• Case SM 2021-019/21-00250 involving Alan Schneider was heard
• Case SM 2022-051/22-003393 involving He Zheng was heard
• Case SM 2022-053/22-002086 involving Catherine Moss was heard
• Case SM 2022-054/22-004322 involving Abraxas Investments, LLC was heard
• Cases involving Claire C Fenn and Leonard Elleby were continued

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, reducing one fine, adjudicating three cases guilty, continuing two cases, and dismissing one. The most consequential action was reducing Alan Schneider's fine to $500.00.

• Reduced Alan Schneider's fine to $500.00
• Adjudicated He Zheng guilty with 10 days to comply, $171.71 admin fee, $250 court costs
• Adjudicated Catherine Moss guilty with 5 days to comply, $227.93 admin fee, $250/day fee
• Adjudicated Abraxas Investments guilty with 30 days to comply, $99.33 admin fee, $100/day fee
• Continued Claire C. Fenn's case to August 25, 2022
• Continued Leonard Elleby's case to August 25, 2022
• Dismissed George H. & Dawn N. McKenzie's case

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee met to review updates on federal funding programs, including the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and HOME-ARP/CDBG agreements. The body also discussed the Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center and the GRACE Marketplace. Minutes from the May 26, 2022 meeting were approved as amended.

• Approval of minutes from the May 26, 2022 General Policy Committee meeting
• Update on the Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update
• Discussion of HOME-ARP and CDBG-CV1 and CDBG-CV3 agreements
• Commissioner David Arreola update on GRACE Marketplace

The General Policy Committee approved multiple ARPA funding allocations, including $1 million for eviction protection, $4,016,228 for general government services, $500,000 for language access (amended to $300,000), $350,000 for Gainesville For All, $250,000 for Central Receiving Facility, and $250,000 for feasibility studies. It also set aside $350,000 for the GNV4ALL Family Learning Center and referred GRACE Marketplace funding for staff recommendations. All votes were unanimous except the GRACE referral, which passed 5-1 with one absence.

• Approved $350,000 for GNV4ALL Family Learning Center (7-0)
• Approved $1M for eviction protection and assistance (7-0)
• Approved $4,016,228 for General Government Services Set-Aside (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 for Language Access/GINI initiative (amended from $500,000) (7-0)
• Approved $350,000 for Gainesville For All (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 for Central Receiving Facility (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 for Cultural Arts Center and Sportsplex/8th and Waldo feasibility studies (7-0)
• Referred GRACE Marketplace funding proposal to staff for recommendations (5-1, 1 absent)

Public Recreation and Parks Board

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The Public Recreation and Parks Board held a routine meeting, adopting the agenda and unanimously approving the May 11, 2022 meeting minutes. The board elected officers for the coming year: Benjamin Fox as Secretary, Sean Johnson as Chair, and Phimetto Lewis as Vice-Chair, all by unanimous votes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting included updates from PRCA staff and discussion of a resident's concerns about McRorie Community Garden.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Benjamin Fox as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Sean Johnson as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Phimetto Lewis as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Tree Advisory Board

The Gainesville Tree Advisory Board met on July 13, 2022, to address changes to the city's tree ordinance. The board adopted a proposed revision to the code regarding the use of the Tree Mitigation Fund, with modifications. Additionally, the board discussed an updated list of approved trees for the Tree Ordinance.

• Adopted Resolution 210900: Proposed Revision to Gainesville’s Code regarding the Tree Mitigation Fund (adopted as modified)
• Discussed Item 201067: Updated Approved Tree List for the Tree Ordinance

The Tree Advisory Board approved a resolution endorsing GRU's vegetation management program and recommending it be adequately staffed and budgeted. The board also adopted a proposed revision to the Land Development Code regarding tree mitigation fund uses. Both motions passed 5-0 with one abstention.

• Approved agenda (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved June 8, 2022 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Endorsed GRU vegetation management program and recommended adequate staffing/budget (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted proposed code revision for tree mitigation fund uses (5-0, 1 abstention)

Public Recreation and Parks Board

The Public Recreation and Parks Board met on July 13, 2022, to approve the minutes from the May 11 meeting. The board also received staff updates on recreation activities for June 2022 and held a non-business session to elect board officers. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or zoning changes were listed in the agenda.

• Approval of May 11, 2022, meeting minutes (File #211390)
• Review of Recreation Board Updates for June 2022 (File #211391)
• Election of Public Recreation and Parks Board Officers (File #211203)

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Gainesville SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting on July 12, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Joint Water and Climate Policy Board

This agenda for the Joint Water and Climate Policy Board contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, proposals, or actions are listed.

The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board approved minutes from April 25, 2022, and referred the Kausal climate monitoring platform to city and county commissions for staff analysis. The board also appointed four members to the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee and heard presentations on GRU water conservation and climate initiatives.

• Approved April 25, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Referred Kausal climate monitoring platform to city and county commissions for staff analysis (6-0)
• Appointed Jennison Kipp Searcy to a two-year term on Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Appointed Jackie Davis, Carly Muir, and Betsy Riley to three-year terms on Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (6-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Gainesville Historic Preservation Board is meeting to review draft minutes from June 2022 and consider three certificate of appropriateness petitions involving metal roofs and a new addition. The board will decide on these property changes at the meeting.

• Draft minutes of June 2022 Historic Preservation Board meeting
• Petition COA22-000053: metal roof at 209 NW 11th Street
• Petition COA22-000057: metal roof at 1021 SW 2nd Place
• Petition COA22-000058: new addition at 628 NE 2nd Street

The board approved staff recommendations on metal roofs in historic districts, adopted three certificates of appropriateness (COAs) for properties, and supported a National Register nomination for Crown of Life Ministries Church. It also voted to draft a resolution to the city commission expressing concerns about the upcoming single-family zoning vote. Two public hearing items were deferred at the applicant's request for additional structural engineering reports.

• Approved staff recommendations on metal roofs in historic districts (7-0)
• Approved COA22-000053 (7-0)
• Approved COA22-000057 (7-0)
• Approved COA22-000058 with conditions: aluminum windows and composite shingle roofing (7-0)
• Supported National Register nomination for Crown of Life Ministries Church, 302 SW 8th Avenue (7-0)
• Voted to draft a resolution to city commission on single-family zoning concerns (7-0)
• Deferred PH 4 and PH 5 at applicant's request for structural engineer report

City Beautification Board

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Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board heard informational presentations on GRU's quarterly update, distributed solar generation limits, and discussed its work plan. The board passed three motions to add items to the July 19, 2022 meeting agenda: a discussion on natural gas rebates, updates from members who attended the APPA 2022 National Conference, and a staff update on home energy audits and potential partnerships for rental home energy scores. No formal decisions were made on the presentations themselves.

• Motion to have staff prepare a discussion on Natural Gas Rebates for July 19, 2022 meeting (passed unanimously)
• Motion for Members Fults and Covey to give updates on APPA 2022 National Conference trip (passed unanimously)
• Motion to have staff update on home visits/audits and discuss energy scores for rental homes (passed unanimously)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board is reviewing a petition for a single-family lot variance regarding septic system setbacks. The board will also consider the draft minutes from the May 2022 meeting.

• Variance request for septic system setback requirements at 3292 NW 31st Way
• Review of draft minutes from the May 2022 Development Review Board meeting

Pension Review Committee

The Pension Review Committee met to review minutes from the May 26, 2022 meeting and hear presentations from several investment firms. The committee discussed reports provided by Silchester, Pzena, and AndCo.

• Approval of May 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Presentation by Silchester
• Presentation by Pzena
• Presentation by AndCo

The Pension Review Committee heard presentations from investment managers Silchester, Pzena, and AndCo, discussing portfolio performance and market conditions. No formal votes were taken on these presentations. The committee also noted that the Board of Trustees had voted to restrict investments in Russian and Belarusian securities, and that the Investment Policy Statement would be updated accordingly.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved the May 26, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Heard presentation by Silchester on international equity portfolio
• Heard presentation by Pzena on small cap value portfolio
• Heard presentation by AndCo on market conditions and plan performance

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board is reviewing several proposed changes to the Gainesville Land Development Code. These items include new regulations for neighborhood-scale multi-family use, updates to bedroom limits in the University of Florida Context Zone, and revisions to development compatibility standards.

• Proposed definition and regulations for Neighborhood Scale Multi-Family use
• Proposal to delete 10-acre minimum parcel size requirement for rezoning to Transect
• Rezoning request for 4232 NW 6th Street from Planned Development to General Office
• Amendment to bedroom limits within the University of Florida Context Zone
• Updates to lot split and minor subdivision standards

The City Plan Board approved several land development code amendments, including a new definition and regulations for Neighborhood Scale Multi-Family use, a text change to delete the 10-acre minimum for rezoning to Transect, and a rezoning of Magnolia Park from Planned Development to General Office. The board also voted to keep the bedroom multiplier at 2.75 in the University of Florida Context Zone and approved changes to Development Compatibility Standards and parking regulations. All votes were split or unanimous with some members absent.

• Approved Neighborhood Scale Multi-Family code amendment with three amendments (3-1)
• Approved deletion of 10-acre minimum for Transect rezoning applications (3-1)
• Approved Magnolia Park rezoning from Planned Development to General Office (4-0)
• Voted to leave bedroom multiplier at 2.75 in UF Context Zone (3-1)
• Approved Development Compatibility Standards changes with two amendments (4-0)
• Approved elimination of parking minimums and new parking language (4-0)

Pension Review Committee

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Board of Trustees of the Consolidated Police & Fire Retirement Plan

The Board of Trustees of the Consolidated Police & Fire Retirement Plan met to review May 25, 2022 meeting minutes and a presentation from Willis Towers Watson. The Board also discussed the 2021 Annual Report to the State Division of Retirement.

• Presentation by Willis Towers Watson
• 2021 Annual Report to the State Division of Retirement
• Approval of May 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Postponed discussion on Vested Terminated Member Benefit Eligibility

The Board heard a presentation from Willis Towers Watson on markets and the Plan's investments, including discussion of the Delegated Investment Program. Staff raised concerns about fees and performance, but no motions were made and no actions were taken. The Board postponed discussion of vested terminated member benefit eligibility until the next meeting when the attorney could be present. The 2021 Annual Report was submitted to the State Division of Retirement.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved May 25, 2022 regular meeting minutes as recommended
• Discussed Willis Towers Watson presentation, no action taken
• Postponed vested terminated member benefit eligibility discussion

Police Advisory Council

The Gainesville Police Advisory Council met on June 22, 2022, to discuss the Chief's update and review five closed internal affairs cases. The agenda included attachments for arrest statistics from June 2022 and specific internal affairs files (IA 21-020, IA 21-054, IA 21-062, IA 22-008, and IA 22-009). No other substantive items, such as budget approvals or policy changes, were listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Chief's Update
• Review of closed Internal Affairs Case IA 21-020
• Review of closed Internal Affairs Case IA 21-054
• Review of closed Internal Affairs Case IA 21-062
• Review of closed Internal Affairs Cases IA 22-008 and IA 22-009

The Police Advisory Council met and adopted the agenda and minutes. Members heard presentations from State Attorney Brian Kramer on the Deflection/Diversion Program, Chief Scott on monthly arrests, and Chief Inspector Kurnick on closed internal affairs cases, with discussion and questions. No formal votes or decisions were taken on these items.

• Adopted the agenda on the Consent Agenda
• Approved minutes with recommendation for more detail
• Heard presentation on State Attorney's Deflection/Diversion Program
• Heard Chief's update on monthly arrests
• Heard review of closed Internal Affairs cases

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board approved several sponsorship requests, including $23,340 for THE FEST (from the Economic Development Fund), $5,000 for SOAR Mentoring Services' East Gainesville Backyard BBQ, and $300 for the Pride Celebration. The board also tabled a request from Swarthy East GNV pending more details, approved amendments to its rules, and referred the Community Partnership Grant Program to the City Commission. A special meeting was scheduled for August 2, 2022, to review the Downtown Strategic Plan.

• Approved $23,340 for THE FEST from Economic Development Fund (8-0)
• Approved $5,000 for SOAR Mentoring Services' East Gainesville Backyard BBQ (8-0)
• Approved $300 for Pride Celebration (8-0)
• Tabled Swarthy East GNV sponsorship request pending more info
• Approved amendments to GCRA Advisory Board Rules (8-0)
• Approved Community Partnership Grant Program as amended, referred to City Commission (8-0)
• Approved special meeting on August 2, 2022, for Downtown Strategic Plan (8-0)
• Deferred Heartwood Update to July

City Commission

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The discussion included potential revisions to single-family zoning and a summary of an affordable housing workshop.

• Discussion of amendments to include small-scale multi-family development in the Single-Family land use category
• Proposed renaming of the Single-Family (SF) category to Neighborhood Residential (NR)
• Review of the Affordable Housing Workshop on Inclusionary and Exclusionary Zoning Meeting Summary

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code that would allow small-scale multi-family development (up to four units per building) in single-family areas, renaming the category to Neighborhood Residential. The item was discussed with public comment, but no formal vote was taken; staff will schedule future public hearings. A separate affordable housing workshop summary was also heard.

• Discussed LD22-000014 zoning amendments (no vote)
• Heard affordable housing workshop summary (no vote)

City Commission

The Gainesville City Commission approved a contract for the purchase and sale of real property adjacent to the SiVance, LLC facility and the Airport Industrial Park. The body also approved a charter amendment to be voted on in November 2022 regarding vacancies in office and adopted ordinances to rename the 'Clerk of the Commission' to 'City Clerk.' Additionally, the commission approved a grant application for the Hogtown Creek Watershed Master Plan and discussed a street performer pilot program.

• Contract for Purchase and Sale of Real Property - SiVance, LLC (6.71 acres) approved
• Charter Amendment Ordinance No. 210851 approved for November 8, 2022 ballot
• Ordinance No. 210836 to vacate public right-of-way in the 200 block of NW 1st Avenue adopted on first reading
• Watershed Planning Initiative Grant for the Hogtown Creek Watershed Master Plan approved
• Historic Home Stabilization Assistance Program approved

The City Commission approved directing staff to allocate $8 million in ARPA funds to address affordable housing (5-2), and unanimously approved a referral to explore federal broadband funding. The commission also approved the Historic Home Stabilization Assistance Program, a charter amendment requiring an election within 60 days of a vacancy, and adopted several ordinances and resolutions. A motion to move forward with the proposed broadband program failed 2-5.

• Approved $8M ARPA allocation for affordable housing (5-2)
• Approved referral to explore federal broadband funding (7-0)
• Approved Historic Home Stabilization Assistance Program (7-0)
• Approved charter amendment requiring election within 60 days of vacancy (7-0)
• Adopted amended BEE CITY USA resolution (7-0)
• Adopted NPDES interlocal agreement resolution with FDOT (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance revising boards and committees code (7-0)
• Adopted ordinances changing 'Clerk of the Commission' to 'City Clerk' (7-0)

Board of Trustees/General Employees' Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees reviewed disability retirement applications for two GRU employees. The Board also adopted a resolution concerning recommendations to divest and restrict certain international investments.

• Approval of disability retirement application for Brian Wheary
• Denial of disability retirement application for Joshua Davis
• Adoption of City Commission Resolution No. 211008 regarding Russian and Belarusian investment restrictions

The Board of Trustees approved disability retirement for Brian Wheary and denied one for Joshua Davis, both GRU power plant mechanics. The board also adopted City Commission Resolution No. 211008 regarding divestment from Russian and Belarusian investments in the pension plan. All votes were 5-0 with two trustees absent.

• Approved disability retirement application for Brian Wheary (5-0)
• Denied disability retirement application for Joshua Davis (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 211008 on Russian/Belarusian divestment (5-0)

Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund

The Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund met to discuss City Commission Resolution No. 211008. The discussion focused on recommendations regarding the divestment from and restriction of investments in Russia and Belarus.

• Discussion of recommendations for divestment and restriction of Russian and Belarusian investments

The Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund voted 5-0 to approve a motion directing staff to execute City Commission Resolution No. 211008, which recommends divesting and restricting Russian and Belarusian investments in the fund. Two trustees were absent. The meeting was brief and included no other substantive decisions.

• Approved motion to direct staff to execute Resolution No. 211008 on divestment from Russian and Belarusian investments (5-0, 2 absent)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is reviewing several staff recommendations regarding audits and internal controls. These items include updates on data exchange compliance, utility station theft follow-ups, and fiscal management.

• Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Data Exchange Compliance Audit
• Internal Control Follow Up regarding Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Deerhaven Generating Station Theft
• Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Project and Fiscal Management Audit
• City Auditor Quarterly Update
• Approval of minutes from the April 20, 2022 meeting

Audit Committee

The agenda for the Gainesville, FL Audit Committee meeting on 2022-06-15 contains no substantive items. It is limited to embedded video and software interface elements (eSCRIBE), with no listed agenda topics, resolutions, or discussion items. The meeting appears to be procedural only.

The Audit Committee unanimously approved the April 20, 2022 minutes, the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Data Exchange Compliance Audit, the Internal Control Follow-Up on the GRU Deerhaven Generating Station Theft, the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Project and Fiscal Management Audit, and the City Auditor's Quarterly Update. All items were recommended for acceptance by the full City Commission. The committee also requested adding an RTS audit to the audit plan.

• Approved April 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Data Exchange Compliance Audit report (3-0)
• Approved Internal Control Follow-Up on GRU Deerhaven Generating Station Theft report (3-0)
• Approved Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Project and Fiscal Management Audit report (3-0)
• Approved City Auditor Quarterly Update and requested RTS audit added to audit plan (3-0)

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met to discuss potential changes to the current Incentives and Recommendations Report. The meeting was held as a virtual workshop.

• Discussion of potential changes to the current Incentives and Recommendations Report

Nature Centers Commission

The commission heard a detailed presentation on the San Felasco Park habitat restoration plan and expressed general support. A motion to hold a park site visit to San Felasco in June failed for lack of support. The board also decided not to have a park site visit in July and will discuss budget/wish list items at the July 14 meeting.

• Approved agenda for June 9, 2022 (10-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (10-0)
• Decided not to have a park site visit in July (10-0)
• Motion to have a park site visit to San Felasco in June failed for lack of support

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board is meeting to review GRU operational updates and discuss a guaranty increase for The Energy Authority. The board will also review results from the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of GRU Operational Update
• Discussion of The Energy Authority (TEA) Guaranty Increase
• Discussion of 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Results
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 14, April 26, and May 12, 2022
• Review of UAB Work Plan

The Utility Advisory Board approved the minutes from its April 14, April 26, and May 12, 2022 meetings as drafted, and adopted the agenda. The board heard informational presentations on GRU's relationship with The Energy Authority and the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan, and discussed its work plan. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes for April 14, April 26, and May 12, 2022 meetings
• Adopted the agenda

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Gainesville held a Special Magistrate Hearing on June 9, 2022, at City Hall to address code enforcement matters. The agenda lists six cases involving specific individuals, including Francisco Trustee, Garcia, Cooper Grant, Jha Rajesh, and Herbert Henry J Jr. The document records the procedural status of each case, such as 'Heard' or 'Filed With No Action Taken,' but does not include specific violations, fines, or detailed outcomes.

• Case SM 2022-044/22-002913 involving Francisco Trustee & Francisco was Heard
• Case SM 2022-043/22-003105 involving Garcia & Garcia was Filed With No Action Taken
• Case SM 2022-045/22-002334 involving Cooper Grant was Filed With No Action Taken
• Cases SM 2022-047/22-003810 and SM 2022-048/22-003812 involving Jha Rajesh & Sweta resulted in No Action Taken
• Case SM 2022-046/22-003396 involving Herbert Henry J Jr. resulted in No Action Taken

The Special Magistrate heard one code enforcement case and dismissed five others. The Francisco case was adjudicated guilty, requiring compliance within 10 days and payment of $173.70 in administrative fees plus a $250 one-time fine. All other cases were dismissed with no action taken.

• Adjudicated Francisco Trustee & Francisco guilty (SM 2022-044/22-002913)
• Ordered property compliance within 10 days for Francisco case
• Imposed $173.70 administrative fee on Francisco case
• Imposed $250 one-time fine on Francisco case
• Dismissed Garcia & Garcia case (SM 2022-043/22-003105)
• Dismissed Cooper Grant case (SM 2022-045/22-002334)
• Dismissed Jha Rajesh & Sweta cases (SM 2022-047/22-003810 and SM 2022-048/22-003812)
• Dismissed Herbert Henry J Jr. case (SM 2022-046/22-003396)

Joint City/County Food System Policy Board

The Joint City/County Food System Policy Board is meeting to approve minutes from February and April 2022 and to discuss updates on several food system programs, including the Good Food Purchasing Program, Foodshed Map, Healthy Corner Store, Community Grocery, and Community Compost. The board will also discuss a change of chair, meeting schedule changes, and the Santa Fe College Heritage Food Symposium. No final decisions are listed; most items are discussion items.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 9 and Apr 13, 2022 meetings
• Good Food Purchasing Program update (discussion)
• Foodshed Map update (discussion)
• Healthy Corner Store update (discussion)
• Change of Chair (discussion)

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board met on June 8, 2022, to approve minutes from the May 11 meeting. The board discussed a proposed revision to the Gainesville Code regarding the use of the Tree Mitigation Fund. Additionally, the board discussed the updated approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance.

• Approval of minutes from the May 11, 2022 meeting
• Proposed revision to Gainesville’s Code regarding the Tree Mitigation Fund
• Discussion of the updated approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance

The Tree Advisory Board approved the Gainesville Regional Utilities Vegetation Management Department after review. The board also agreed to document failed land purchases and discuss code revisions, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved GRU Vegetation Management Department review (5-0)
• Approved agenda with CAPE presentation moved forward (5-0)
• Approved May 11, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The board approved two certificates of appropriateness (COA22-000037 and COA22-000050) with conditions, both by 8-0 votes. It also approved the May 2022 draft minutes. Members expressed concerns about potential changes to historic buildings for affordable housing and a proposed development near a historic district.

• Approved COA22-000037 with condition on fireplace evidence (8-0)
• Approved COA22-000050 with condition on siding profile (8-0)
• Approved May 2022 draft minutes (8-0)

Environmental Justice Subcommittee

The provided agenda for the Gainesville Environmental Justice Subcommittee contains only procedural software information and no specific discussion items or decisions.

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board is reviewing several petitions to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. These items include proposals to rename residential categories, regulate multi-family uses, and update occupancy and bedroom limits.

• Rename Single Family land use category to 'Neighborhood Residential'
• Establish regulations for Neighborhood Scale Multi-Family use
• Consolidate RSF 1-RSF 4 zoning districts into a single 'Neighborhood Residential' district
• Amend bedroom limits within the University of Florida Context Zone
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Workshop summary regarding inclusionary and exclusionary zoning

The City Plan Board voted 6-0 to adopt a new Neighborhood Residential future land use category without changing existing single-family land use or the land use map. It also voted 6-0 to add a new Neighborhood Residential zoning district while keeping existing RSF districts and not amending the zoning map. The board approved a petition to remove occupancy limits in Sec. 30-4.10 (4-2), and continued several other items to the June 23 meeting.

• Adopted Neighborhood Residential future land use category, no map changes (6-0)
• Added Neighborhood Residential zoning district, kept RSF 1-4, no map changes (6-0)
• Approved removal of occupancy limits in Sec. 30-4.10 (4-2)
• Continued Neighborhood Scale Multi-Family regulations for staff amendments (6-0)
• Deferred remaining items to June 23 meeting (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the affordable housing framework. The session includes presentations and materials regarding housing engagement and inclusionary zoning.

• Affordable Housing Workshop (B) discussion item

City Commission

The City Commission met to vote on various legislative items, including updates to the solid waste code and new regulations for food waste. The meeting also included decisions on playground construction bids, lease authorizations, and workers' compensation settlements.

• Bid award to Scherer Construction of North Florida, LLC for Albert “Ray” Massey (Westside) Park Playground
• $84,500.00 settlement for Robert Wright's workers' compensation claim
• Ordinance updating the Solid Waste Code regarding recycling and single-use plastics
• New regulations creating divisions for food waste and food diversion
• Resolution declaring Tax Parcel #08161-000-000 as surplus property

The City Commission adopted several ordinances on final reading, including comprehensive changes to the solid waste code, new regulations on food waste, and a food waste diversion hierarchy. It also approved a text change allowing agricultural uses like subsistence gardens and urban market farms in certain zoning districts. The commission directed staff to continue work on the infrastructure and Wild Spaces/Public Places surtax and to proceed with a feasibility study for the 8th and Waldo Sports Complex, adding a skate park and ice rink to the scope.

• Adopted solid waste code overhaul (7-0)
• Adopted food waste collection regulations (7-0)
• Adopted food waste diversion hierarchy for food businesses (7-0)
• Adopted urban agriculture text change allowing gardens and market farms (7-0)
• Approved 8th & Waldo Sports Complex feasibility study including skate park and ice rink (7-0)
• Directed staff to continue surtax work, bring list back in July (7-0)
• Approved $84,500 workers' comp settlement for Robert Wright (consent)
• Approved lease with Park People, Inc. for Depot buildings (consent)

City Commission

The Gainesville City Commission is holding a workshop on affordable housing at Bo Diddley Plaza. The agenda lists a single discussion item, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. Attachments include framework documents, presentations, and engagement materials.

• Affordable Housing Workshop (B) discussion item
• Workshop presentations by City and HR&A
• Housing engagement timeline included
• Inclusionary zoning info sheet attached

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board is reviewing a petition to modify an existing variance for Jiffy Lube. The request involves changing the south side setback requirement from 10 feet to 2.8 feet.

• Petition LD22-49 VAR: Modification of a variance for Jiffy Lube at 3714 NW 13th Street
• Discussion of draft minutes from the April 2022 Development Review Board meeting

The Development Review Board approved a modification of a variance for Jiffy Lube at 3714 NW 13th Street, reducing the south side setback from 10 feet to 2.8 feet (instead of the requested 3 feet). The board also approved the agenda and the April 2022 meeting minutes, both unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved modification of variance for Jiffy Lube at 3714 NW 13th St (LD-22-000049 VAR) (7-0)
• Approved DRB agenda (7-0)
• Approved April 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Pension Review Committee

The Pension Review Committee met to review meeting minutes from March 24, 2022. The committee also heard presentations from Barrow Hanley Global Investors and AndCo, and discussed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing analysis.

• Approval of March 24, 2022, meeting minutes
• Presentation by Barrow Hanley Global Investors
• Presentation by AndCo
• Discussion of Environmental/Social/Governance Investing & Socially Responsible Investing Analysis

The Pension Review Committee heard presentations from investment managers Barrow Hanley and AndCo on portfolio performance and market conditions. The committee unanimously voted to request staff draft a memo to the Board supporting the staff and City Attorney's opinion that ESG/SRI considerations be left to investment managers, with no direct restrictions on investments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2022 meeting
• Adopted agenda
• Discussed Barrow Hanley presentation on Large Cap Value portfolio
• Discussed AndCo presentation on market conditions and performance
• Voted unanimously to request memo supporting leaving ESG/SRI decisions to investment managers

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee discussed the General Government FY 2023 Budget, which was heard but not decided. The body also reviewed a feasibility and pro forma study for the 8th and Waldo Sports Complex and approved updates on the Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center. Additionally, the committee approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting and discussed affordable housing workshops and municipal housing bonds.

• Approval of minutes from the May 12, 2022 General Policy Committee Meeting
• Discussion of the General Government FY 2023 Budget
• Review of the 8th and Waldo Sports Complex Scope of Service - Feasibility and Pro Forma Study
• Update on the Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center
• Discussion of Municipal General Obligation Housing Bonds

The General Policy Committee approved directing staff to return in 30 days with a proposed framework for a $30-$50 million general obligation bond for affordable housing, including tax cost and unit estimates. It also approved using up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for the GNV4ALL Empowerment Center and the GINI language line, and scheduled affordable housing workshops. Two agenda items were withdrawn, and one was postponed.

• Approved directing staff to develop a $30-50M affordable housing bond framework (5-1)
• Approved up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for GNV4ALL Empowerment Center (6-0)
• Approved up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for GINI language line and translation (6-0)
• Approved affordable housing workshops on June 1 and June 4 at Bo Diddley Plaza (6-0)
• Approved moving 8th and Waldo Sports Complex study to June 2 City Commission meeting (5-0)
• Approved discussing interim Charter Officer positions at June 2 meeting (5-0)
• Withdrew items on subcommittee usage and lien reduction process
• Postponed item on subcommittee usage (211211)

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board voted to recommend denial of a rezoning and future land use change for a property at SW 2nd Avenue and SW 10th Street, citing incompatible massing with the historic district. The board also approved several other items, including updates to the Engineering Design & Construction Manual, a land use change and rezoning at 1905 South Main Street, and a text amendment to eliminate parking minimums in urban districts. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Approved Engineering Design & Construction Manual update with modified crosswalk language (6-0)
• Denied Future Land Use Map change from Urban Mixed Use High to Planned Use District at SW 2nd Ave & SW 10th St (4-2)
• Denied rezoning from Urban Transect Zone U9 to Planned Development at SW 2nd Ave & SW 10th St (4-2)
• Approved Future Land Use Map change from Office to Urban Mixed Use at 1905 South Main St (5-0, Sutton recused)
• Approved rezoning from Planned Development to Urban Transect Zone U6 at 1905 South Main St (5-0, Sutton recused)
• Approved text amendment eliminating parking minimums in urban zoning districts (6-0)

Board of Trustees of the Consolidated Police & Fire Retirement Plan

The Board of Trustees of the Consolidated Police & Fire Retirement Plan met to review the March 23, 2022 minutes and hear presentations from LSV Asset Management and Willis Towers Watson. The board discussed the investment rate of return assumption and Form 1, but postponed the item regarding vested terminated member benefit eligibility. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances were listed in the agenda text.

• Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2022
• Discussed a presentation by LSV Asset Management
• Discussed a presentation by Willis Towers Watson
• Discussed the Investment Rate of Return Assumption
• Postponed the discussion on Vested Terminated Member Benefit Eligibility

The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to lower the Plan's assumed investment rate of return from 7.9% to 7.75%, a change that will increase the City's required annual employer contributions. The board also heard presentations from LSV Asset Management and Willis Towers Watson on portfolio performance and market conditions. A discussion on vested terminated member benefit eligibility was postponed to the next meeting.

• Lowered assumed investment rate of return from 7.9% to 7.75% (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2022 meeting
• Adopted agenda
• Postponed vested terminated member benefit eligibility discussion to June 22, 2022

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The provided agenda for the May 25, 2022, meeting of the Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The document shows no records to display.

The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board met on May 25, 2022, and approved the agenda and minutes. The board discussed and voted on outside agency grants, but the minutes do not specify the grant amounts or recipients. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for August 24, 2022.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved the minutes
• Discussed and voted on outside agency grants (details not recorded)

Regional Transit System Advisory Board

The Regional Transit System Advisory Board is meeting to receive staff updates. The agenda contains only this discussion item, with no attached documents or other business.

• Staff updates (Discussion Item)

Police Advisory Council

The Police Advisory Council met to discuss several items, including an update from the Chief and opportunities for community engagement. The council also reviewed closed internal affairs cases.

• Chief's Update discussion
• Community engagement opportunities discussion
• Closed Internal Affairs Case Review discussion

The Gainesville Police Advisory Council met on May 25, 2022, and heard the chief's update and a presentation on community engagement, but due to time constraints only reviewed the monthly arrest report and one internal affairs case (an SRO case). Public comment raised concerns about block parties and noise in the University Park area. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda with modifications to move public comment and Ms. Carter's presentation earlier
• Approved minutes with noted corrections and additions
• Heard Chief's Update and discussed monthly arrest report
• Discussed community engagement opportunities with Ms. Carter
• Reviewed one closed internal affairs case (SRO) and provided feedback

City Beautification Board

The City Beautification Board met to approve previous meeting minutes and finalize award categories. The board also reviewed items related to the 2022 Beautification Awards.

• Finalized categories for the 2022 Beautification Awards
• Approved April 12, 2022, meeting minutes

Citizens Advisory Committee For Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development is holding a scheduled meeting on May 17, 2022, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The agenda contains no listed items, records, or attachments, indicating the meeting is procedural or has no substantive business to discuss.

• No agenda items or records to display

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission met via Zoom on May 12, 2022. The agenda lists a single discussion item with no specific title, description, or attachments provided in the document. No decisions, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the available text.

• No specific agenda items, dollar amounts, or project names are listed in the source document.

The Nature Centers Commission approved its work plan and selected Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park for the June site visit. The commission also discussed the Treasurer's role and nominated Susan Jacobson for Treasurer, with a vote scheduled for the next meeting. Committee appointments were made for Policy and PR & Awards. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved work plan
• Selected Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park for June 9 site visit
• Nominated Susan Jacobson for Treasurer (vote at next meeting)
• Appointed Policy committee: Jonathan, Maddie, Leanne
• Appointed PR & Awards committee: Cindy, Susan

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee approved proposed changes to the Regional Transit System's Fall 2022 service schedule and an update to the Urban Lighting Standards Ordinance. The committee also approved designating Election Days as City Holidays and reviewed the Office of the Ombudsman report. Additionally, the body heard presentations on the Community Health Improvement Plan and public safety updates from Gainesville Fire Rescue.

• Approval of proposed Fall 2022 Regional Transit System (RTS) service changes
• Approval of the Urban Lighting Standards Ordinance update
• Approval of Election Days as City Holidays
• Approval of the Office of Ombudsman report
• Hearing of the Community Health Improvement Plan presentation by Gainesville Fire Rescue

The General Policy Committee approved a motion to make election days city holidays for presidential primaries, regular primaries, November general elections, and special elections within city limits. It also approved motions to consider an Ombudsman pilot in the 2024 budget, begin an RFP for a new transit app, request Santa Fe College to increase Route 78 frequency and remove Route 27, and move forward with street lighting and vegetation management recommendations. All votes were 5-2 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved election days as city holidays for specified elections (5-2)
• Approved asking City Commission to consider Ombudsman pilot in 2024 budget (5-2)
• Approved starting RFP for new transit app vendor and budget placeholder (5-2)
• Approved requesting Santa Fe College to increase Route 78 frequency, remove Route 27, and increase mobility on demand (5-2)
• Approved moving forward with all four street lighting and vegetation management recommendations (5-2)
• Approved agenda with modification to hear item #211195 first (5-2)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting (5-2)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board is reviewing presentations regarding the proposed Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Fiscal Year 2023 operating, maintenance, and capital budgets. The board will also review meeting and workshop minutes from April 2022.

• Discussion of GRU Proposed FY23 O&M and Capital Budget Presentations
• Review of April 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Review of April 26, 2022 Workshop Minutes

The Utility Advisory Board meeting on May 12, 2022, lacked a quorum, so Vice-Chair Fults adjourned the meeting and reconvened it as a workshop to hear an informational presentation on the proposed FY23 budget. Approval of the April meeting and workshop minutes was deferred to the June 9, 2022 regular meeting. No formal decisions were made.

• Deferred approval of April 14 meeting and April 26 workshop minutes to June 9, 2022
• Heard GRU proposed FY23 O&M and Capital Budget presentations as a workshop

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board is reviewing a proposed resolution for revisions to the Gainesville Code regarding the Tree Mitigation Fund. The board will also hold a discussion regarding updates to the approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance.

• Resolution for proposed revisions to Gainesville's Code
• Discussion of updated approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance

The Tree Advisory Board approved a motion supporting the use of up to $25,000 from the Tree Mitigation Fund for a tree transport trailer and a tree watering trailer for the Urban Forestry Division. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and discussed code revisions referencing ANSI standards, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved agenda, moving Sustainable Development forward (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved March 9, 2022 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved April 13, 2022 minutes as corrected (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Supported use of up to $25,000 for tree transport and watering trailers (unanimous)

Tree Board of Appeals

The City of Gainesville Tree Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet on May 11, 2022, at 3:00 PM at 600 BLK SW 3rd Ave. The provided agenda document contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions, indicating the meeting may have been procedural or cancelled.

The Tree Board of Appeals denied an appeal regarding the removal of two palm trees at 600 BLK SW 3rd Ave. The board found the trees were dying from Lethal Bronzing disease and causing problems with power lines. The vote was unanimous (2-0, with one member absent).

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied appeal for removal of two palm trees at 600 BLK SW 3rd Ave (2-0)

Public Recreation and Parks Board

The Public Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to approve the April 13, 2022 meeting minutes, receive staff updates on recreation programs for April 2022, and elect board officers. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff report on recreation board updates for April 2022
• Election of PRPB officers

The Public Recreation and Parks Board meeting on May 11, 2022, lacked a quorum, so no official votes were taken. The board held a workshop to discuss agenda items, including recreation updates and officer elections, which were postponed to the July meeting. Public comment raised concerns about preserving McRorie Community Garden from development.

• No votes taken due to lack of quorum
• Agenda not adopted
• April 13 meeting minutes not approved
• Officer elections postponed to July meeting
• Workshop held to discuss agenda items

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to adopt Ordinance No. 210163 on final reading. This ordinance redistricts the City of Gainesville into four equally proportioned election districts based on 2020 Census data.

• Adoption on Final Reading of Ordinance No. 210163 regarding election district redistricting

The City Commission voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 210163, which redistricts the city's four election districts to be equally proportioned based on the 2020 Census data. The ordinance passed on final reading with two commissioners absent. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 210163 redistricting election districts (5-0, 2 absent)

City Commission

The City Commission met on May 9, 2022, to discuss the Affordable Housing Framework. The agenda lists this as a discussion item with no specific action or vote recorded. Several attachments were provided, including presentations by the City and HR&A, as well as information on the Housing Engagement Timeline.

• Discussion of the Affordable Housing Framework (File #211194)
• Review of HR&A and City workshop presentations
• Discussion of the Housing Engagement Timeline

The City Commission held a workshop on affordable housing, featuring presentations and breakout sessions on topics like housing preservation, community land trusts, and first-time homebuyer programs. No formal decisions or votes were made; the only action was adopting the agenda. The meeting was informational, with staff and commissioners directed to use community feedback for future policy.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-2, with two absent)
• Held affordable housing workshop with breakout sessions; no formal action taken

City Commission

The City Commission approved an ordinance to redistribute the city's four election districts based on 2020 Census data. The commission also authorized a study for the reconstruction of University Avenue and W 13th Street as complete streets.

• Redistricting of City of Gainesville election districts based on 2020 Census data
• Study and design for University Ave and W 13th St reconstruction
• $10,000 funding increase for Emergency Homeless Hotel Services
• Rezoning of 0.60 acres at the 1200 block of SW 25th Place from RSF-1 to U7
• Acceptance of FTA Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Award

The City Commission voted 4-3 to direct the City Attorney and City Manager to draft an ordinance reinstating open container in city parking garages, and separately voted 4-3 to create a permitting process for businesses to allow open containers in locations around the city. The commission also approved several consent agenda items, including accepting a Federal Transit Administration grant for an east Gainesville transfer station and replacement buses, and adopted ordinances on first reading for solid waste and food waste regulations.

• Directed reinstating open container in city parking garages (4-3)
• Directed creating a business permitting process for open containers (4-3)
• Accepted FTA Bus & Bus Facilities grant for east Gainesville transfer station and buses
• Approved $10,000 additional funding for Emergency Homeless Hotel Services
• Adopted redistricting ordinance on first reading (6-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted solid waste code changes on first reading (7-0)
• Adopted food waste regulations on first reading (7-0)
• Approved streetlight asset transfer to GRU (6-1)

Tree Board of Appeals

This is a scheduled meeting of the Gainesville Tree Board of Appeals on May 4, 2022, at 3:00 PM, located at 600 BLK SW 3rd Ave. The agenda contains no records to display and no items selected, indicating the meeting is either procedural or was cancelled with no substantive business listed.

Tree Advisory Board

The agenda for the May 4, 2022 Gainesville Tree Advisory Board meeting contains only procedural boilerplate — embedded video and eSCRIBE interface elements — with no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business. The document provides no decisions, proposals, or discussion topics.

The Tree Advisory Board discussed and approved proposed revisions to Gainesville's tree code and arrived at a consensus on an updated approved tree list for the tree ordinance. The board also approved minutes from its March 9 and April 13, 2022 meetings. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved proposed revisions to Gainesville's tree code
• Approved updated approved tree list for the tree ordinance
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2022 meeting

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board met to discuss draft minutes from the March 2022 meeting. The agenda also included two specific petitions for review.

• Review of draft minutes from the March 2022 Historic Preservation Board Meeting
• Petition COA-22-000023 regarding 630 NE 10th Ave
• Petition HP 21-00134 regarding 221 NW 4th Place

The Gainesville Historic Preservation Board approved two certificates of appropriateness (COAs) with conditions, one for a demolition and new design (6-1) and one for a new residence (7-0). The board also passed two resolutions: one regarding road closure access in the Pleasant Street Historic District and one opposing a zoning change near the University Heights-South Historic District. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved COA-22-000023 with conditions, requiring resubmission with engineer's report (6-1)
• Approved HP 21-00134 with conditions for one-story residence and window changes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01 on Pleasant Street Historic District road closure access (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02 opposing zoning change near University Heights-South Historic District (7-0)

Environmental Justice Subcommittee

The Environmental Justice Subcommittee met on May 3, 2022, and approved the minutes from its April 5, 2022 meeting. It also approved three discussion items: the Gainesville Clean Energy Guarantee (covering electric vehicles and renewable energy), a Sustainable Industrial Practice Incentive Plan, and an Environmental and Climate Justice Equity item. All three were approved as shown in the motions.

• Approved minutes from the April 5, 2022 subcommittee meeting
• Approved Gainesville Clean Energy Guarantee discussion (EVs & renewable energy)
• Approved Sustainable Industrial Practice Incentive Plan discussion
• Approved Environmental and Climate Justice Equity discussion

The Environmental Justice Subcommittee approved the April 5, 2022 minutes and directed staff to provide updates at the June 7 meeting on electric vehicle policies, a map of EV stations, budgetary concerns, government incentives, and future EV plans. Staff were also directed to report on green building and renewable energy for industrial facilities, and on environmental impacts in the Porters Quarters, South Main Street, and Sweetwater industrial areas. All motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved April 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Directed staff to report on EV goals, station map, budget, incentives, and future plans (4-0)
• Directed staff to update on green building and renewable energy for industrial facilities (4-0)
• Directed staff to report on environmental impacts in Porters Quarters, South Main Street, and Sweetwater (4-0)

Environmental Justice Subcommittee

The Environmental Justice Subcommittee met to approve minutes from April 5, 2022, and discuss three new business items. No specific votes or final decisions are recorded in the agenda text, only the intent to discuss and take necessary action. The meeting concluded with a scheduled next session for June 7, 2022.

• Discussion of Gainesville Clean Energy Guarantee (EVs & Renewable Energy) (NB) - 2022-51
• Discussion of Sustainable Industrial Practice Incentive Plan (NB) - 2022-50
• Discussion of Environmental and Climate Justice Equity (NB) - 2022-49
• Approval of minutes from the April 5, 2022 meeting

The Environmental Justice Subcommittee approved a motion directing staff to provide information at the June 7 meeting on the city's EV goals, existing EV station map, budget, government incentives, and future EV plans. It also unanimously carried motions to have staff update on green building and renewable energy facilities, and to report on environmental impacts in Porters Quarters, South Main Street, and Sweetwater, including alternatives to upzoning. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda and minutes approved.

• Approved motion to direct staff to report on EV goals, map, budget, incentives, and future plans (unanimous)
• Carried motion to direct staff to update on green building and renewable energy facilities (unanimous)
• Carried motion to direct staff to report on environmental impacts in Porters Quarters, South Main Street, and Sweetwater (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (moved by Hayes-Santos, seconded by Chestnut)
• Approved minutes from April 5, 2022 meeting (moved by Hayes-Santos, seconded by Saco)

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board is considering several ordinances regarding property rezonings and land use amendments. These items include changes to residential, commercial, and planned development designations across various Gainesville locations.

• Rezoning 1.27 acres on SW 16th Avenue from Conservation to Single Family Residential
• Land use change for 1.27 acres on SW 16th Avenue from Conservation to Single Family
• Planned Development amendment for The Shoppes at Pinewood to allow a mini-warehouse/self-storage facility
• Rezoning and land use changes for 13.943 acres near SW Williston Road and SW 13th Street
• Land use and rezoning requests for the northwest corner of SW 2nd Avenue and SW 10th Street

The City Plan Board approved rezoning and future land use map amendments for two properties on SW 16th Ave (from Conservation to Single Family Residential), and approved land use and rezoning for annexed properties on SW 13th St (to Urban Mixed Use and Urban 7). The board denied a petition to allow a mini-warehouse/self-storage facility at the Shoppes at Pinewood, but a subsequent motion to approve it passed. Two items related to CA Ventures were continued to May 26, 2022, with a recommendation to deny.

• Approved rezoning PB-22-00013 ZON (Conservation to RSF-1) on SW 16th Ave (6-0)
• Approved land use change PB-22-00023 LUC (Conservation to Single Family) on SW 16th Ave (6-0)
• Denied petition LD22-000006 for mini-warehouse/self-storage at Shoppes at Pinewood (2-4), then approved on a second motion (6-1)
• Approved land use change LD22-000017 LUC (to Urban Mixed Use) for Patel Annexation on SW 13th St (5-1)
• Approved rezoning LD22-000018 ZON (to Urban 7) for Patel Annexation on SW 13th St (5-1)
• Continued items 211148 and 211149 (CA Ventures) to May 26, 2022, with recommendation to deny
• Approved request to City Commission to amend Plan Board rules for earlier notice and backup availability (5-0)

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee reviewed several updates, including a recap of the state legislative session and updates on ARPA funding. The committee approved an ordinance to redistribute the city into four equally proportioned election districts based on 2020 Census data.

• Redistricting the City's Election Districts based upon 2020 Census Data (Ordinance No. 210163)
• Presentation on Birmingham, Alabama Sports Complex and recommendation for 8th Avenue and Waldo Road Sports Complex
• Eastside Urgent Care Initiative update
• GCRA Update
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update

The General Policy Committee approved several recommendations, including adding the Eastside Sports Complex to the 2022 Wild Spaces Public Places list, directing staff to secure a consultant for a multi-use complex at 8th Avenue and Waldo Road, and requesting traffic calming on Waldo Road. It also approved moving forward with an urgent care agreement with UF Health, directing staff on land use/zoning changes, and approved ARPA funding allocations with amendments. Redistricting based on 2020 Census data was approved using Commissioner Hayes-Santos's map, with Mayor Poe absent for that vote.

• Approved Eastside Sports Complex recommendations, including funding via GCRA and consultant for 8th Ave/Waldo Rd (7-0)
• Approved urgent care initiative with UF Health, directing land use/zoning changes (7-0)
• Approved GCRA update: Historic Homes Program not limited to single-family, schedule CRA budget discussion (7-0)
• Approved ARPA funding allocations with amendments: removed Eastside Mobility Hub set-aside, added $35,000 for Human Rights Coalition (7-0)
• Approved redistricting map from Commissioner Hayes-Santos, splitting Precinct 25, for ordinance drafting (6-0, Mayor Poe absent)

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The provided agenda for the April 27, 2022, meeting of the Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The document shows no records to display.

The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board met on April 27, 2022, with 7 members present and 2 absent. The meeting was procedural, covering agenda adoption, approval of minutes, a cultural affairs update, and member comments. No substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved the minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for May 25, 2022

Police Advisory Council

The Police Advisory Council met to discuss the council's annual report and receive an update from the Chief. The meeting also included a review of closed internal affairs cases and an overview of the Office of the City Auditor.

• Discussion of Police Advisory Council Annual Report
• Review of closed Internal Affairs cases
• Chief's Update
• Overview of the Office of the City Auditor
• Certificate of Appreciation to outgoing Chair Fareed Johnson

The Gainesville Police Advisory Council met on April 27, 2022, and heard from State Attorney Brian Kramer about the Pre-Arrest Program, including a request for further clarification. The council also received a monthly arrests report from Acting Chief Lonnie Scott, who presented a certificate of appreciation to outgoing Chair Fareed Johnson. Members discussed the annual report, future agenda topics, and community crime watch meetings, but no formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions.

• Agenda amended to change title from Co-Chair to Vice Chair for Jeanna Mastrodicasa (all in favor)
• Heard State Attorney Brian Kramer explain the Pre-Arrest Program referral process
• Received monthly arrests report from Acting Chief Lonnie Scott
• Presented certificate of appreciation to outgoing Chair Fareed Johnson
• Discussed annual report feedback for City Commission office
• Scheduled next meeting for May 25th at 6 pm

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will review draft minutes from February and March 2022. The board will also consider two petitions for variances to reduce yard setbacks for existing single-family dwellings. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Variance petition DB-21-205 to reduce south rear yard setback from 7.5 feet to 2.5 feet at 2245 NW 4th Place for a garage.
• Variance petition LD-22-000002 to reduce east front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet at 1934 NW 21st ST for a home expansion.

The Development Review Board approved a variance for Christopher Gmuer and Donna Patterson to reduce the east front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet at 1934 NW 21st St, allowing expansion of their single-family dwelling. The board also continued a variance petition for Ms. Melony Poorman regarding a garage at 2245 NW 4th Place, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved variance LD-22-000002 VAR for 1934 NW 21st St (5-0)
• Continued variance petition DB-21-205 VAR for 2245 NW 4th Place
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board held a workshop and heard a staff presentation on forecasts of customers, sales and revenues. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting. The agenda was adopted as drafted, and the next meeting was scheduled for May 12, 2022.

• Adopted agenda as drafted
• Heard presentation on customer, sales, and revenue forecasts (no action taken)

Joint Water and Climate Policy Board

The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board met to approve minutes from previous sessions and discuss three climate-related reports. The agenda included the Alachua County Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the Alachua County Climate Vulnerability Analysis, and the Gainesville FloodWise Communities Vulnerability Assessment. No contracts, ordinances, or fee changes were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the December 13, 2021, and February 28, 2022, meetings
• Discussion of the Alachua County Greenhouse Gas Inventory
• Discussion of the Alachua County Climate Vulnerability Analysis
• Discussion of the Gainesville FloodWise Communities Vulnerability Assessment

The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board met and heard presentations on Alachua County's greenhouse gas inventory, climate vulnerability analysis, and Gainesville's FloodWise Communities assessment. No formal decisions were made; the board only discussed the items and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes from Dec 13, 2021 and Feb 28, 2022 meetings (6-0, 1 absent)

City Commission

The City Commission reviewed several ordinances regarding property rezonings and land use amendments. The meeting also addressed financial resolutions, including bond issuances and a $50 million line of credit extension.

• Rezoning 0.60 acres at the 1200 block of SW 25th Place from Single-Family to Urban Mixed-Use
• Land use change for 283 acres on SW Williston Road to include Residential and Urban Mixed-Use
• Extension of a $50 million taxable line of credit with Truist Bank
• Authorization of variable rate revenue bonds not to exceed $150,000,000
• Bid award to AKEA Incorporated for an amount not to exceed $413,700.00

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee reviewed the fiscal year 2021 audited financial statements for Gainesville Regional Utilities. The committee also discussed a memorandum regarding General Government financial services and external audit status.

• Review of Gainesville Regional Utilities Fiscal Year 2021 Audited Financial Statements
• Discussion of General Government External Financial Statement Audit status
• Approval of March 7, 2022, meeting minutes

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board is reviewing updates for several city initiatives. The meeting includes discussions regarding street outreach for chronic homelessness and the Downtown Strategic Plan Project.

• Downtown Chronic Homelessness Street Outreach Initiative Update
• GCRA Housing Programs Update resolution
• Heartwood Update resolution
• Downtown Strategic Plan Project Update

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board met with 5 members present and 4 absent. The board adopted the agenda, approved the previous meeting's minutes, and approved the consent agenda with a modification to move Item #211078 to the end of the meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of procedural approvals and updates.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the previous meeting's minutes (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda with modification to move Item #211078 to end of meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss the staff recommendation for the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan Update. The meeting focused on reviewing updates to the city's long-term planning documents.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 Strategic Plan Update (B)

The City Commission discussed strategic planning priorities and agreed to schedule a workshop after summer recess to evaluate the level of core services. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions; the only vote was to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Duncan-Walker was absent, and Commissioner Chestnut arrived at 5:15 PM.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0, with 2 absent)
• Discussed scheduling a strategic planning workshop after summer recess to define expectations for core service levels

City Commission

The City Commission met on April 18, 2022, to discuss financial projections. The sole agenda item involved hearing a presentation on forecasts for customers, sales, and revenues. No other decisions, ordinances, or contracts were listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Forecasts of Customers, Sales and Revenues (File # 211111)

The City Commission held a workshop on April 18, 2022, where staff from Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) presented forecasts on customers, sales, and revenues. The only action taken was adopting the agenda; no substantive decisions were made. Commissioner Hayes-Santos was absent, and Commissioner Arreola arrived after the meeting began.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0, with 2 absent)

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee met to review administrative matters and discuss the consolidation of the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) and General Government departments. The committee approved performance evaluations and pay increases for city charter officers for the 2020-2021 period. Additionally, the body discussed the One City Community Relations Plan and the Thelma A. Boltin Center project.

• Approval of pay increases for Charter Officers based on FY21 performance evaluations
• Discussion of GRU and General Government Department Consolidation
• Discussion of the One City Community Relations Plan
• Discussion of the Thelma A. Boltin Center project recommendation
• Introduction and welcome of the Duhok Delegation

Nature Centers Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. The single listed item was the approval of the April 14, 2022, agenda.

• Approval of the April 14, 2022, agenda

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board reviewed several financial resolutions, including the issuance of variable rate revenue bonds up to $150 million. The board also addressed updates to the city's lighting program and the transfer of management for the Boulware Springs facility.

• Issuance of 2022 Series B Bonds to refund outstanding 2007 Series A and 2008 Series B Bonds
• Extension of a $50 million taxable line of credit with Truist Bank
• Issuance of variable rate revenue bonds not to exceed $150,000,000
• Updates to the Lighting Program within the Gainesville Code of Ordinances
• Transferring management of Boulware Springs Historic Water Works Facility to General Government

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board is reviewing a proposed resolution for revisions to the Gainesville Code. The board will also discuss updates to the approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance.

• Resolution regarding proposed revisions to Gainesville's Code
• Discussion of updated approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance

The Tree Advisory Board met but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes were taken. Members discussed proposed revisions to Gainesville's tree code, including increasing the tree appraised value per square inch and adding native landscape plantings. They also reviewed the updated tree list and heard updates from GRU and Public Works. No decisions were made.

• Agenda adopted without motion (no quorum)
• Approval of March 9, 2022 minutes tabled (no quorum)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met to review the fifth budget amendment to the FY 2022 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget. The committee also reviewed and approved the minutes from the March 9, 2022, meeting.

• Resolution for the Fifth Budget Amendment to the FY 2022 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget
• Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2022, Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the fifth budget amendment to the FY2022 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget. The recommendation will go to the City Commission for final adoption. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 9, 2022 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Fifth Budget Amendment to FY2022 General Government Budget (2-0)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2022 Finance Committee meeting (2-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (2-0)

Joint City/County Food System Policy Board

The Joint City/County Food System Policy Board will approve the minutes from its February 9, 2022 meeting. The remaining agenda consists of discussion items regarding the Santa Fe College Heritage Food Symposium, the Good Food Purchasing Program, and updates on the foodshed map, community grocery, healthy corner store, and plant of the month initiatives. No new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for decision.

• Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Santa Fe College Heritage Food Symposium
• Update on Good Food Purchasing Program
• Update on Foodshed Map
• Updates on Community Grocery and Healthy Corner Store programs

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss potential updates to the current Incentives and Recommendations Report. The agenda also includes an election of officers and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of potential changes to the Incentives and Recommendations Report
• Election of committee officers
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021, and February 8, 2022

City Beautification Board

The City Beautification Board met to approve the March 8, 2022, meeting minutes. The board also discussed award categories and approved the final list of recipients for the 2022 Beautification Awards.

• Approval of March 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding 2022 Beautification Awards categories
• Approval of 2022 Beautification Awards recipients

City Commission

The City Commission reviewed a proposal to redistribute the city's election districts based on 2020 Census data. The meeting also included discussions on a safety study for University Avenue and W 13th Street, as well as a land use analysis for the Waldo Road/Airport Gateway area.

• Redistricting of City election districts based on 2020 Census data
• University Avenue and W 13th Street Safety Study: Phase II overview
• Waldo Road/Airport Gateway land use and market analysis
• Ordinance text change regarding neighborhood workshop and site plan review processes
• Request to release lien at 1601 and 1605 NE 10th Avenue

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The agenda for the April 6, 2022 meeting of the Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust lists no specific items, decisions, or discussions. The document explicitly states 'No records to display' and 'No Item Selected.' Therefore, there is no substantive content to summarize regarding public art projects or funding.

Environmental Justice Subcommittee

The subcommittee met to select its Chair and Vice Chair and establish a meeting schedule. Members also discussed the subcommittee's agenda, goals, and plan.

• Selection of Chair, Vice Chair, and setting of meeting schedule
• Discussion of Environmental Justice Subcommittee agenda, goals, and plan
• Discussion regarding the next meeting agenda

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review the staff recommendation for the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan Update. This meeting is designated as a workshop rather than a formal decision-making session.

• Staff Recommendation 2022-2023 Strategic Plan Update (B)

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board is meeting to discuss three items: approving minutes from March 2022, a text change renaming 'clerk of the commission' to 'city clerk' in the Land Development Code, and a petition to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to allow small-scale multi-family development up to four units per building in single-family areas, renaming the category to Neighborhood Residential. The board is discussing these items, not making final decisions.

• Ordinance 211052: text change renaming 'clerk of the commission' to 'city clerk' in Land Development Code sections 30-3.3, 30-3.4, 30-3.37, 30-3.39, 30-10.8
• Petition LD22-000014: amend Future Land Use Element to allow up to 4 units per building in Single-Family category, rename to Neighborhood Residential
• Consolidate single-family zoning districts into Neighborhood Residential district
• Remove occupancy limits and amend bedroom limits within UF Context Zone
• Amend setback, lot size, compatibility, lot split, and minor subdivision regulations

City Commission

The City Commission held a special meeting to discuss Ordinance No. 210163 regarding the redistricting of city election districts. This process uses 2020 Census data to redraw the four election districts into equally proportioned areas.

• Discussion of Ordinance No. 210163 to amend Section 9-1.1 of the Code of Ordinances
• Redistricting of City of Gainesville into four equal election districts based on 2020 Census data

City Commission

The City Commission held a special meeting to address Ordinance No. 210163 regarding the redistricting of city election districts. The proposal aims to redraw the four districts based on 2020 Census data to ensure they are equally proportioned.

• Ordinance No. 210163: Redistricting City of Gainesville election districts based on 2020 Census Data

Pension Review Committee

The Pension Review Committee met to review February meeting minutes and hear presentations from Principal and AndCo. The committee also discussed a City Commission resolution regarding the divestment of holdings in Russian and Belarusian securities.

• Discussion of City Commission Resolution calling for divestment of holdings in Russian and Belarusian securities
• Presentation by Principal regarding General Employees Pension Fund
• Presentation by AndCo monthly flash report
• Approval of February 24, 2022, meeting minutes

Board of Trustees of the Consolidated Police & Fire Retirement Plan

The Board of Trustees of the Consolidated Police & Fire Retirement Plan met to discuss the approval of previous minutes and review investment performance reports from Principal and Willis Towers Watson. The board also discussed a City Commission resolution calling for the divestment of holdings in Russian and Belarusian securities. No specific dollar amounts or new contract awards were listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from February 23, 2022
• Discussion of investment presentation by Principal
• Discussion of executive summary and fee details by Willis Towers Watson
• Discussion of City Commission Resolution Calling for Divestment of Holdings in Russian and Belarusian Securities

Police Advisory Council

The Police Advisory Council met to discuss several departmental updates, including the council's annual report and the Gainesville Police Department School Resource Officer Program. The meeting also included a review of closed internal affairs cases and a Chief's update.

• Discussion of Police Advisory Council Annual Report
• Discussion of Gainesville Police Department School Resource Officer Program
• Review of closed Internal Affairs cases
• Chief's Update
• Postponed discussion regarding a Certificate of Appreciation for outgoing Chair Fareed Johnson

Regional Transit System Advisory Board

The Regional Transit System Advisory Board will meet to discuss staff updates. No other specific agenda items or decisions were listed in the provided document.

• Regional Transit System Advisory Board Staff Updates

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board is meeting to discuss its own role and functions, review its work plan, and consider attendance at the American Public Power Association (APPA) 2022 National Conference. All three agenda items are discussion items, so no final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of the Role of the Utility Advisory Board (Item 211037)
• UAB Work Plan review (Item 211009)
• American Public Power Association (APPA) 2022 National Conference (Item 211038)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will review petitions for property setbacks in Gainesville. The board is considering a garage construction request at 2245 NW 4th Place and yard setback reductions for the Exchange Center.

• Variance request for 2245 NW 4th Place to reduce south rear yard setback from 7.5 feet to 2.5 feet for a garage
• Variance request for 3714 NW 13th Street to reduce south interior side yard setback from 10 feet to 3 feet
• Variance request for 3714 NW 13th Street to reduce west rear yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet

City Commission

The Gainesville City Commission approved a redistricting ordinance creating four equally proportioned election districts based on 2020 Census data. The body also adopted a fourth budget amendment for FY 2022 and approved a voluntary annexation petition for 25 acres west of Interstate 75. Additionally, the commission accepted resignations and appointments for advisory boards and reviewed updates on the Community Land Trust and Affordable Housing Framework.

• Ordinance No. 210163 redistricting the City into four ratably or equally proportioned election districts
• Resolution adopting the Fourth Budget Amendment to the FY 2022 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget
• Approval of Starr Voluntary Annexation Petition for 25+/- acres west of Interstate 75, north of SW 8th Ave
• Professional Services Contract to Update Fire Assessment Methodology and 3-year Annual Maintenance
• Resolution Authorizing Extension of the Existing Liquidity Agreement for GRU Variable Rate Utilities System Revenue Bonds 2019 Series C

Citizens Advisory Committee For Community Development

The provided agenda for the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The document shows no records to display.

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board is reviewing updates on several local initiatives. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Fifth Avenue / Pleasant Street Heritage Trail and resolutions for housing programs and street outreach.

• Fifth Avenue / Pleasant Street Heritage Trail update
• Resolution for Downtown Chronic Homelessness Street Outreach Initiative
• Resolution for GCRA Housing Programs Update
• Discussion of GCRA Community Partnership Grant Program

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board met to review minutes from February and discuss the GRU operational update. The board presented a resolution to extend the liquidity agreement for the 2019 Series C bonds and a staff recommendation for an electric transmission service contract with the City of Alachua. The meeting also included a discussion of the UAB work plan.

• Resolution authorizing extension of the existing Liquidity Agreement for GRU Variable Rate Utilities System Revenue Bonds 2019 Series C
• Staff Recommendation for Electric Transmission Service Contract with City of Alachua
• Discussion of GRU Operational Update for the Month of February 2022
• Discussion of UAB Work Plan

Nature Centers Commission

The provided agenda for the March 10, 2022, Nature Centers Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for discussion or decision.

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee met on March 10, 2022, to review several discussion items. The committee approved a charter amendment granting City Commissioners the authority to appoint temporary staff personnel. It also approved updates regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the planning process for the Gainesville Cultural Arts Center. One item regarding the recruitment of women at the police and fire departments was discussed but received no formal action.

• Approved charter amendment granting City Commissioners authority to appoint temporary staff personnel
• Approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update
• Approved Gainesville Cultural Arts Center planning process
• Approved Commissioner Cynthia Moore Chestnut for Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency (GCRA)
• Discussed recruitment of women at Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Department

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will meet to consider staff recommendations for releasing liens at two specific properties. The agenda also includes several discussion items regarding various entities and cases.

• Staff recommendation to release lien at 504 SE 13th Street (B)
• Staff recommendation to release lien at 1601 and 1605 NE 10th Avenue (B)
• Discussion item regarding Jean Napoleon
• Discussion item regarding Childs Dream Education Center
• Discussion item regarding Berk & Berk

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, reducing fines for two properties that came into compliance, found four respondents guilty of violations with fines and deadlines, and dismissed three cases where compliance was achieved before the hearing. No continuance requests were made.

• Reduced fine to $100 for SM 2020-132/CE-20-02462 (LE & NGO W/H) after compliance
• Reduced fines to $2,000 total ($1,000 per case) for Ernest W Burch Jr Trustee (SM 2020-097/CE-20-01356, SM 2020-098/CE-20-01355) after compliance
• Found Jean Napoleon guilty (SM 2021-069/21-012310), $196.60 admin cost, $50/day fine, 90 days to comply
• Found Childs Dream Education Center guilty (SM 2022-013/CE-21-013745), $228.36 admin cost, $10/day fine, 30 days to comply
• Found Berk & Berk guilty (SM 2022-010/CE-21-013584), $266.12 admin cost, one-time $250 fine, 10 days to comply
• Dismissed case SM 2022-011/CE-22-000017 (Hanrahan Robert J Jr Life Estate) due to compliance
• Dismissed case SM 2022-014/CE-22-000403 (Alexander Frank E Jr & Ratsamy X) due to compliance
• Dismissed case SM 2022-012/CE-22-000069 (Millhopper Condo LLC) due to compliance

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board is meeting to review a proposed revision to the Gainesville Code. The board will also discuss updates to the approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance.

• Proposed revision to Gainesville’s Code
• Discussion of updated approved tree list for the Tree Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022, meeting

Public Recreation and Parks Board

The Public Recreation and Parks Board will review the meeting minutes from February 9, 2022. The agenda also includes recreation board updates and a discussion regarding board elections.

• Review of February 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recreation Board updates for February 2022
• Discussion regarding board elections

The Public Recreation and Parks Board met with 5 members present and 4 absent. They unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the February 9, 2022 meeting minutes. The board discussed upcoming board elections, deciding to form a sub-committee at the next meeting, with elections in May and officer elections in June or July. They also decided to schedule a park tour for new board members in July, as there is no regular meeting that month. No public or member comments were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to form a sub-committee for board elections at next meeting
• Scheduled park tour for new board members in July

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to conduct administrative business, including the election of officers and approval of previous meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss data needs for an upcoming report and review AHAC and IRR requirements.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of October 12, 2021, and February 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of AHAC and IRR Requirements
• Discussion of data needs for the Incentives and Recommendations Report

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee met to review several staff recommendations including the 2021 Annual Report, Risk Assessment, and Audit Plan. The committee also reviewed a citywide gift card audit and received a quarterly update from the City Auditor.

• Approval of Citywide Gift Card Audit
• Approval of 2021 Annual Report, Risk Assessment and Audit Plan
• City Auditor Quarterly Update
• Approval of January 11, 2022 meeting minutes

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission is scheduled to hold a discussion regarding a tour of Alfred A. Ring Park. No other agenda items were listed for this meeting.

• Discussion Item: Alfred A. Ring Park Tour

The Nature Centers Commission held a site visit to Alfred A. Ring Park, where staff provided maps, acquisition history, and species lists. The commission discussed management concerns including invasive plants, deteriorating boardwalks, trail erosion, restroom refurbishment, and rotting pavilion support posts. No formal decisions were made; the park is listed for future Wild Spaces and Public Places improvements.

• No formal decisions were made during the meeting

City Commission

The City Commission met to approve several ordinances, including the redistricting of city election districts based on 2020 Census data. The commission also addressed land development code changes regarding urban agriculture and right-of-way vacations.

• Redistricting the City's Election Districts based upon 2020 Census Data
• Rezoning 5.89 acres at the 3041-3 155 block of Old Archer Road to Planned Development
• Ordinance to allow Subsistence Gardens and Urban Market Farms in certain zoning districts
• Discussion on Broadband Initiative
• Text change to delete the 10-acre minimum transect rezoning requirement

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The agenda for the Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust meeting on March 2, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific actions are listed.