Gainesville public meetings in 2023

Agenda Review - City Commission

This agenda for the Gainesville City Commission meeting on December 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document provides no details on decisions, discussions, or actions to be taken at this meeting.

Police Advisory Council

This agenda for the Gainesville Police Advisory Council meeting on December 25, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission is holding a special meeting with one business item: a request from the GRU Authority to adopt a resolution authorizing the extension or substitution of certain liquidity and credit facilities, including those issued by Barclays PLC. The resolution is needed to support the orderly transition of utility governance to the Authority. The Commission will also take public comments and may adopt the agenda.

• Resolution to authorize extension or substitution of liquidity facilities for GRU bonds (Series 2005C, 2006A, 2012B)
• Fiscal note warns of negative impacts on GRU liquidity, bond ratings, and rates if facilities are not renewed
• Request from GRU Authority, not City Commission direction
• Special meeting held at City Hall Auditorium, 200 East University Avenue

City Commission - Regular Meeting

This agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. It is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, or public hearings.

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board is meeting to review outside agency grant applications and discuss arts award nominations, with packets to be distributed January 3, 2024, and scores due January 24, 2024. The board will also review upcoming cultural programs, including Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, and the Hoggetowne Medieval Fair. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• Review Outside Agency Grant Applications
• Arts Award Nominations - packets distributed Jan 3, 2024, scores due Jan 24, 2024
• Kwanzaa at A. Quinn Jones Museum - Dec 27, 2023
• New Year's Eve Celebration at Bo Diddley Plaza - Dec 31
• Hoggetowne Medieval Fair at Depot Park - Jan 27 & 28

Police Advisory Council

This agenda for the Gainesville Police Advisory Council meeting on December 20, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Development Review Board

This agenda for the Gainesville Development Review Board meeting on December 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The provided text is mostly empty fields and placeholders, with no concrete actions or topics to report.

Pension Review Committee

The Gainesville Pension Review Committee will hear presentations from investment manager Loomis Sayles and investment consultant AndCo Consulting about the General Employees' Pension Plan's performance and strategy. The committee will also discuss and potentially approve its 2024 meeting schedule. The meeting is advisory, with no fiscal impact noted.

• Presentation by Loomis Sayles on Core Disciplined Alpha Strategy
• Presentation by AndCo Consulting on investment performance and market conditions
• Discussion of proposed 2024 committee meeting schedule
• Approval of September 28, 2023 meeting minutes

Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority

The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority will discuss and potentially act on several items, including pausing City Auditor audits for FY2024, updating procurement policies to comply with state law, hiring external legal counsel with a $50,000 limit, starting a business plan, and hearing rate scenarios for FY25. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Pause City Auditor audits for FY2024 and research internal audit or service agreement
• Update GRU Procurement Policy to comply with Chapter 2023-348 (HB 1645)
• Hire external legal counsel with a $50,000 contract limit and monthly evaluation
• Approve development of a Business Plan and provide direction on Mission/Vision
• Hear presentation on alternative rate structures and GSC levels for FY25 budget

Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on December 14, 2023, to address property code violations. The agenda includes a reduction/rescission request, cases to be heard, a continuance request, and a compliance/dismissal item. The magistrate will hear each case and take action as deemed necessary.

• Reduction/rescission request for KCAP RE FUND II LLC at 2503 NW 59th Ave (violation 305.1 General)
• Case against Cano & Plasencia at 415 SE 14th Ter (multiple violations including chimneys, windows, insect screens, interior surfaces, electrical)
• Case against Chase Arian B K at 1106 NW 31st Ave (weeds violation)
• Case against Wulf Christopher E at 1018 NW 39th Ave (dangerous building & hazardous land)
• Continuance request for Sharpe Alex Life Estate at 2320 NW 16th Ave (stairs/walking surfaces violation)

Nature Centers Commission

The Gainesville Nature Centers Commission is meeting to review nominations for the Star Award and receive an update on environmental education programs. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Review of Star Award nominees, including BSA Troop 125 and Sunil Parray
• Environmental Education Update presentation
• Approval of November 9, 2023 meeting minutes

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board will vote on two Lewis Oil petitions to change the future land use from Industrial to Urban Mixed-Use and rezone from Limited/General Industrial to Urban 7. They will also elect a new chair for 2024 and discuss text amendments for Single Room Occupancy and side setbacks in transect zones U4-U7.

• Petition LD23-000139: change future land use from Industrial (IND) to Urban Mixed-Use (UMU)
• Petition LD23-000140: rezone from Limited Industrial (I-1) and General Industrial (I-2) to Urban 7 (U7)
• City Plan Board chair election for 2024
• Discussion on Single Room Occupancy (SRO) text amendment
• Discussion on U4 to U7 transect zones side setback amendments

City Commission Special Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including a resolution requested by the GRU Authority to extend liquidity facilities, an estoppel agreement for the sale of the Trunked Radio System to Alachua County, and second readings of ordinances to amend the Land Development Code. The agenda also includes accepting an audit report on police overtime billing, approving a new employment contract for the City Auditor, and setting the 2024 commission calendar.

• Resolution to authorize GRU Authority to extend liquidity facilities (Barclays PLC) for utility bonds
• Estoppel agreement with Alachua County for sale of Trunked Radio System
• Ordinance to delete probationary period for board members (Plan Board, Development Review Board)
• Ordinance to remove occupancy limitations from Land Development Code
• Employment contract for City Auditor Stephen Mhere at $160,000 salary

General Policy Committee

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Citizens Advisory Committee For Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development is holding a public hearing to receive citizen input on the City of Gainesville's Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The meeting is a virtual workshop, and the agenda includes approval of the agenda, the public hearing, and general public and member comments.

• Public hearing on the FY2022-2023 CAPER to HUD
• Draft PY22 CAPER and public hearing notice attachments
• Virtual workshop format

Agenda Review - City Commission

This agenda for the Gainesville City Commission meeting on December 13, 2023, contains no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no decisions, discussions, or listed actions. Residents should not expect any concrete business to be conducted at this meeting.

Police Advisory Council

This agenda for the Gainesville Police Advisory Council meeting on December 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no specific topics, proposals, or actions to report.

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board will review six applications for the Winter/Spring 2023 Community Partnership Grant Program, with $20,000 budgeted for the cycle. The board is scheduled to vote on which applicants receive funding points. Additionally, the board will hear a kick-off presentation from Community Planning Collaborative, LLC regarding the Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street Historic Heritage Trail plan.

• Vote on Community Partnership Grant awards from a $20,000 budget
• Review of six grant applications including 'Love is a Piece of the Puzzle' and 'Seniors on the Move'
• Kick-off presentation for the Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street Historic Heritage Trail by Community Planning Collaborative, LLC
• Video orientation on legal basics for new board members facilitated by Assistant City Attorney Sean McDermott

City Beautification Board

This agenda for the Gainesville, FL City Beautification Board meeting on 2023-12-12 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Joint Water and Climate Policy Board

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Public Safety Committee

This agenda for the Gainesville Public Safety Committee meeting on December 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The provided text is essentially empty of substantive content.

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The provided agenda text contains no substantive agenda items, only placeholder or embedded content markers. This meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda content was not included in the document.

Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority

The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority is meeting to discuss and take action on several financial and operational items. Key decisions include authorizing the $8,000,000 sale of the Trunked Radio System to Alachua County, renewing liquidity facilities for variable rate bonds, and discussing the General Manager/CEO position. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments.

• Authorize $8,000,000 sale of Trunked Radio System to Alachua County
• Renew/replace liquidity facilities for Series 2005C, 2006A, 2012B bonds
• Discuss flow of funds, GFT/GSC, and debt reduction
• Evaluate the General Manager/CEO position at GRU
• Approve minutes from November 1 and November 15 meetings

Audit Committee

The Gainesville Audit Committee will review and recommend acceptance of an audit on police overtime billing and collections, and receive a quarterly update from the City Auditor. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review of Police Overtime Billing and Collections audit (2023-1154)
• City Auditor Quarterly Update (2023-1155)
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2023 meeting

Historic Preservation Board

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Joint City-County Commission Special Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document lists meeting details but no specific agenda topics, proposals, or actions. Residents should not expect any concrete decisions at this meeting.

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board is meeting to discuss and provide feedback on a list of potential amendments to the Land Development Code. The board will establish a priority order for staff to work on these amendments and determine which ones to pursue. The agenda includes only this business discussion item, along with routine procedural items.

• Land Development Code Amendment List Review (2023-1134)
• Minimum Lot Size Reform proposal
• Electric Vehicle Readiness Programs report
• Ney Proposed Items for code changes

Agenda Review - City Commission

This agenda for the Gainesville City Commission meeting on November 29, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is largely empty of specific agenda topics, actions, or proposals.

City Commission Special Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission will hold a special meeting on November 28, 2023, to interview candidates for the City Auditor role. The agenda includes a discussion item for the Commission to review the finalists and take appropriate action. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Interview of City Auditor candidates including Alger, Mhere, and Rory Galter
• Review of the City Auditor Finalist Report

Development Review Board

The Gainesville Development Review Board will consider two items: a variance request from Neighborhood Housing Development Corporation to reduce a side setback by 7 inches, and a major site plan from CHW for a 45,000-square-foot building at 3015 SW 42nd St. Staff recommends approval of the site plan. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance LD23-000142 to reduce side setback by 7 inches to 6 feet 9 inches
• Major Site Plan LD23-000106 for 45,000 sq ft building at 3015 SW 42nd St
• Staff recommends approval of LD23-000106
• Approval of minutes from Nov 14, 2023 meeting

General Policy Committee

The provided agenda text contains only boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2023, but no decisions or discussions are listed.

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission is set to approve a $3.38 million construction contract for the Eastside/Cornerstone Infrastructure Project, including the extension of SE 6th Avenue and SE 20th Street. The meeting also includes the ratification of a labor agreement amendment for professional firefighters and updates on the American Rescue Plan Act and Community Land Trust initiatives. Additionally, the commission will review a budget-to-actual analysis for the Ironwood Golf Course, which shows a projected operational deficit of $242,543 for FY 2023.

• Award of Bid No. GCRA-240010-DH to Andrews Paving, Inc. for $3,074,515.00 plus contingency, totaling $3,381,966.50, for the Eastside/Cornerstone Infrastructure Project
• Authorization of a $439,635.00 task assignment with Causseaux, Hewett & Walpole, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services
• Ratification of Amendment III to the labor agreement between the City and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 2157, Professional Firefighters Bargaining Unit
• Presentation on the Community Land Trust initiative, which has $1 million allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act
• Receipt of a budget-to-actual analysis for the Ironwood Golf Course showing a projected FY 2023 operational deficit of $242,543

BOT for the Gainesville General Employees Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Gainesville General Employees Pension Plan met on November 16, 2023, to review two disability retirement applications. The board is asked to approve the applications for Michelle Foster and John McNally, a transit operator. These decisions determine the monthly pension benefits paid from the city's employee pension plan.

• Approval of disability retirement application for Michelle Foster with a benefit of $1,008.08 before Social Security offsets
• Approval of disability retirement application for Transit Operator John McNally with a benefit of $1,218.25 before Social Security offsets

Police Advisory Council

The Gainesville Police Advisory Council will review and approve its 2023 Annual Report for presentation to the City Commission on December 7. The council will also hear a quarterly update from the Gainesville Police Department for the fourth quarter of FY23. Additionally, the body will review a list of closed internal affairs cases from October 2023.

• Review and approval of the Police Advisory Council 2023 Annual Report (Item 2023-1123)
• Hearing of the Gainesville Police Department FY23 4th Quarter Report (Item 2023-1124)
• Review of closed internal affairs cases from October 2023, including IA 23-010 through IA 23-041 (Item 2023-1137)

Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority

The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority will discuss and prioritize a list of utility topics, including rates, debt reduction, and net metering, to develop a work plan for the coming year. Staff will present an overview, and the board will deliberate on scope and timing. No fiscal impact is noted at this time.

• Discussion of Government Services Contribution
• GRU Net Debt-Reduction Plan
• GRU Utility Rates
• Independent Legal Counsel
• Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Net Metering

Regional Transit System Advisory Board

The Regional Transit System Advisory Board is meeting to finalize and schedule its Annual Report 2022-2023 for the City Commission, receive staff updates on operations, maintenance, and funding, and hold its annual election of officers for the new year. The board will also approve minutes from the September 27, 2023 meeting. No fiscal impact is noted for any item.

• Finalize and schedule Annual Report 2022-2023 to City Commission
• Staff updates on RTS Operations, Maintenance and Funding
• Annual Election of Officers for the new year
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting

BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan

The Board of Trustees of the Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan will meet to hear presentations from investment consultant Willis Towers Watson and investment manager Sustainable Growth Advisers on fund performance and market conditions. The board will also review and discuss the Risk Management Department's policies and procedures for member retirement and separation from city employment. The meeting is primarily for discussion and potential action on these items.

• Presentation by Willis Towers Watson on investment performance, asset allocations, and market conditions
• Presentation by Sustainable Growth Advisers on the SGA U.S. Large Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
• Review of Risk Management retirement process policies and procedures, including retirement options and distribution timing
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

This agenda for the Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board meeting on November 15, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Gainesville Human Rights Board

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Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will vote on a Major Development Plan for a multi-story multi-family residential project. The proposal, filed by CHW on behalf of Martin Lowe, involves construction with an entrance from Hull Road. Staff recommends approval of the petition. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of Major Development Plan LD23-000047 for a multi-story multi-family project south of SW 17th Place and west of SW 36th Terrace
• Approval of minutes from August 22 and October 24, 2023 meetings

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will consider adopting its 2023 Incentives and Recommendations Report (IRR) and authorize staff to submit it to the City Commission. This adoption is required annually to continue receiving state SHIP funding, with at least $1,000,000 expected per year for the next three fiscal years. The committee will also discuss designating a member to present the IRR to the City Commission.

• Adoption of 2023 Incentives and Recommendations Report (IRR) to maintain SHIP funding
• Authorization to submit IRR to City Commission
• Discussion on designating a member to present IRR to City Commission
• At least $1,000,000 in SHIP allocations anticipated for each of next three fiscal years

City Beautification Board

The City Beautification Board is meeting to adopt its agenda, approve minutes from prior meetings, and finalize answers to questions from the City Commission for its annual report. The board will also continue discussing ideas for potential projects and initiatives. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Finalize answers to City Commission questions for annual report
• Discuss ideas for board initiatives and projects
• Approve minutes from August 8, September 12, and October 10, 2023 meetings
• Next meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023

Public Safety Committee

This agenda for the Gainesville Public Safety Committee meeting on November 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, discussions, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission is meeting to approve minutes from October 19, 2023, and to hear staff reports on habitat management goals, the Four Creeks Preserve joint fire management plan, a timber project at Gainesville Airport, and the WSPP project management plan. The agenda also includes introductions of staff and updates on environmental programming. No votes on substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 meeting
• Report on 2024 Annual Habitat Management Goals
• Four Creeks Preserve Joint Fire Management Plan update
• FAA – Gainesville Airport Timber Project update
• WSPP Project Management Plan update

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee will discuss and possibly act on three items: hiring a financial advisor, requirements for Gainesville Housing Authority board members, and the Utility Advisory Board. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes from a prior meeting. No final decisions are guaranteed; the committee may only provide direction.

• Discussion on financial advisor selection (no fiscal note at this time)
• Review of Gainesville Housing Authority board member requirements per Florida Statutes 421.05
• Discussion of Utility Advisory Board and potential action
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2023 General Policy Committee meeting

Agenda Review - City Commission

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Tree Advisory Board

The Gainesville Tree Advisory Board will discuss and make recommendations on several items, including potential tree removals for NE 9th Street modifications, revisions to the city's tree ordinance (Chapter 23), land acquisitions using Tree Mitigation Funds, and updates to the approved tree list. The board will also receive updates from GRU, Public Works, and Sustainable Development.

• Discuss tree removals for NE 9th St modifications (Public Works)
• Recommend revisions to Gainesville Code of Ordinances Chapter 23
• Discuss acquisition of 1.67-acre parcel at 3600 block NW 13th St with Tree Mitigation Funds
• Discuss purchase of four parcels (Split Rock / Sugarfoot Prairie) with Tree Mitigation Funds
• Review Gainesville's Approved Tree List for accuracy and completeness

Public Recreation and Parks Board

The Public Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to hear updates from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs staff and to discuss the board's priorities for fiscal year 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Staff updates from PRCA (item 2023-1085)
• Discussion of board plans for FY 2024 (item 2023-1086)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for January 10, 2023

Finance Committee

The Gainesville Finance Committee will review the statutorily required seventh budget amendment for FY 2023, which adjusts revenue and expenditure appropriations for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2023. They will also receive a budget-to-actual analysis for Ironwood Golf Course, which projects an operational deficit of $242,543 for FY 2023. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the August 31, 2023 meeting.

• Seventh Budget Amendment to FY 2023 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget (Resolution 2023-1069)
• Ironwood Golf Course budget-to-actual analysis for FY 2023, projecting $242,543 operational deficit
• Approval of minutes from August 31, 2023 Finance Committee meeting

City Commission Special Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss three items: identifying properties suitable for community or teen centers, receiving an update on the Age Based Fare Free Transit Program, and considering partial funding for additional mentoring programs as part of a Community Task Force on Gun Violence. No final decisions are listed; the agenda includes discussion and possible action.

• Discussion of properties for community or teen center usage (item 2023-1089)
• Update on Age Based Fare Free Transit Program, costing $230,000 annually split evenly with the county
• Proposal to partially fund eight additional mentoring/character building programs for one year, possibly split with the county
• Children's Trust of Alachua County currently funds seven programs for $500,000

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission will consider consent items including a $950,000 task assignment for Florida Park berm restoration, a $286,640 contract for a transit maintenance system, and a $12 million University of Florida transit agreement. They will also hear updates on housing and police, and vote on a resolution for a Mason Manor buyout and an ordinance for voluntary annexation near SW 13th Street and Williston Road.

• $950,000 task assignment to TSI Disaster Recovery for Florida Park berm restoration
• $286,640 award to AssetWorks for transit maintenance management system
• Third amendment to UF Master Services Agreement for RTS, estimated $12 million revenue
• Resolution for Mason Manor buyout with $322,928.68 grant, federal share $242,196.51
• Ordinance for voluntary annexation of 2.296 acres at SW 13th Street and SW Williston Road

Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority

The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority will vote to sell its Trunked Radio System to Alachua County for an $8 million cash payment. The board will also approve a bond validation process and the renewal of liquidity facilities covering approximately $105 million in maturing bonds. Additionally, the Authority will authorize a letter of support for a $5.5 million FEMA grant application for the Sweetwater Branch Bank Stabilization Project.

• Sale of Trunked Radio System to Alachua County for $8 million cash payment
• Approval of bond validation process to maintain debt portfolio efficiency
• Renewal or replacement of liquidity facilities with May 2024 termination dates (~$105 million)
• Letter of support for $5.5 million FEMA BRIC/FMA grant for Sweetwater Branch Bank Stabilization Project
• Adoption of the State of Florida Code of Ethics and Code of Business Conduct

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust discussed and supported two public art projects: an installation at Fire Station #4 honoring the late Harold Batie, and a mosaic on the GRU Wall across from Depot Park. The Trust also received updates on the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals Conference for April 2024 and a call to artists with Alachua County. No financial commitments were made by the city for either project.

• Art installation at Fire Station #4 in honor of Harold Batie
• Mosaic installation on GRU Wall across from Depot Park
• City will not assume costs for vandalism or upkeep of GRU Wall
• Trust requested letter of support from University of Florida College of Art
• Update on Florida Association of Public Art Professionals Conference for April 2024

General Policy Committee

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City Plan Board

The Gainesville City Plan Board will consider two inclusionary zoning items: a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change density bonus language and Land Development Code amendments to establish an Inclusionary Zone and revise the bonus manual. The board will also review special use permits for a church expansion and an automotive business in a wellfield protection zone. Staff recommends approval for all items.

• 2022-677: Comprehensive Plan amendment to change density bonus language for inclusionary zoning
• 2022-679: Land Development Code amendments to establish Inclusionary Zone and amend bonus manual
• 2023-1041: Special use permit for Lighthouse EPC church expansion with new sanctuary and site improvements
• 2023-1043: Special use permit for Line-X of Gainesville automotive repair in Tertiary Wellfield Protection Zone

City Commission Special Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two alcohol-related ordinances on second reading: one amending city code on alcohol sales and possession, and another creating a Downtown Entertainment District allowing open containers. They will also hear the final feasibility study for the 8th and Waldo Sports Complex and receive an update on the holiday parade.

• Ordinance 2023-622 amending alcohol sale, dispensing, possession, and consumption rules, including in parks and open container civil citations
• Ordinance 2023-855 creating a Downtown Entertainment District with open container regulations and a boundary map
• Final report on 8th and Waldo Sports Complex feasibility, pro forma, and traffic study ($130,000 study funded by Community Reinvestment Area Fund)
• Update on City of Gainesville Holiday Parade sponsors and participants

Police Advisory Council

The Gainesville Police Advisory Council is meeting to review closed internal affairs cases from September 2023, receive a quarterly update on police activities, and discuss mutual aid agreement practices between the police department and other law enforcement agencies. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment periods.

• Closed internal affairs case review for September 2023 (item 2023-1026)
• Police Advisory Council 4th quarter update for July-September 2023 (item 2023-1037)
• Discussion of mutual aid agreement practices between GPD and partnering agencies (item 2023-1038)

General Policy Committee

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Pension Review Committee

The Gainesville Pension Review Committee met to hear presentations from investment manager Baillie Gifford Overseas Ltd. and consultant AndCo Consulting regarding the General Employees' Pension Plan. The group also reviewed its 2022-2023 Annual Report for submission to the City Commission. No specific financial actions or contract approvals were listed in the agenda text.

• Presentation by Baillie Gifford Overseas Ltd. on the General Pension Plan’s International Growth Strategy investment
• Presentation by AndCo Consulting on pension plan investment performance, asset allocations, and market conditions
• Review of the Pension Review Committee Annual Report for 2022-2023 to be presented to the City Commission

Regional Transit System Advisory Board

The Regional Transit System Advisory Board will approve minutes from March 22, 2023. Staff will present updates on Regional Transit System projects and initiatives. Members will also review the 2022-2023 Annual Report for advisory boards as requested by the City Commission.

• Approval of minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting
• Receipt of updates on Regional Transit System projects and initiatives (Item 2023-935)
• Discussion of the Advisory Boards and Committees Annual Report for 2022-2023 (Item 2023-936)

Development Review Board

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Gainesville Human Rights Board

The Gainesville Human Rights Board scheduled a meeting for September 20, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda consists entirely of procedural steps, including the call to order, adoption of the agenda, and approval of minutes. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions are listed in the provided document.

Audit Committee

The Gainesville Audit Committee will review a limited financial controls report for the Ironwood Golf Course and a quarterly update from the City Auditor. The committee is also asked to recommend a one-year contract extension for external auditing services with Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP, with an annual cost of approximately $143,042. Additionally, the committee will approve the minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting.

• Review of Ironwood Golf Course Financial Controls Limited Report (Item 2023-899)
• City Auditor Quarterly Update (Item 2023-900)
• One-year contract extension for Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP for professional auditing services at ~$143,042 (Item 2023-902)
• Approval of minutes from the June 21, 2023 Audit Committee meeting

General Policy Committee

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Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meets to discuss recommendations for revising the Gainesville Code of Ordinances Chapter 23. The board will also review the accuracy of the city's approved tree list and examine its 2022-23 annual report, including details on the Tree Mitigation Fund.

• Recommendations to revise Gainesville Code of Ordinances Chapter 23
• Review of the most recent approved tree list for accuracy
• Discussion of the 2022-23 Annual Report and Tree Mitigation Fund code revisions

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board met to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda included a review of the board's bylaws and the presentation of the annual report. The board also discussed the upcoming annual meeting in October 2023 and the nomination process for the Chair and Vice-Chair for fiscal year 24-25. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances were listed on the agenda.

• Bylaws review
• Annual report presentation
• Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair for FY 24-25
• Annual meeting scheduled for October 2023

City Beautification Board

The scheduled September 12, 2023 meeting of the Gainesville City Beautification Board was cancelled. No business items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting status: Cancelled

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee met without a quorum to discuss the 11 legislatively required strategies in the Incentives and Recommendations Report. Members agreed to review a draft of the report at the next meeting.

• Agreed to review Draft Report at the October 10 meeting

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved several consent items, including a federal grant for the regional airport and a construction contract for SW 43rd Street. The commission also awarded pre-construction contracts for public safety facilities and authorized various grant applications.

• Approved $3,473,235.69 FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant for Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport
• Awarded $1,079,787.50 contract to Watson Construction Company, LLC for SW 43rd Street Rehabilitation
• Approved $230,000 Task Assignment Agreement with George F. Young, Inc. for SW 43rd Street construction engineering and inspections
• Awarded $1 million each for pre-construction services to Ajax Building Company, LLC and DE Scorpio Corporation for Public Safety Facilities
• Authorized application for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
• Authorized contract for consulting services with NUE Urban Concepts LLC
• Approved application for Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources Special Categories Grant
• Adopted Resolution for Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The board reviewed the PRCA sign policy for Gainesville Parks and agreed to it without recommendations. The board will work on final changes to the ordinance at the November meeting.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved the minutes
• Reviewed PRCA sign policy for Gainesville Parks with no recommendations

Historic Preservation Board

The Gainesville Historic Preservation Board meets to approve minutes from August 1, 2023, and conduct a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness. The sole substantive item is a request to install new vinyl windows at a property in the Northeast (Duckpond) Historic District. Staff recommends approval of the request.

• Public Hearing: COA 23-000-079 for new vinyl windows at 1028 NE 5th Street
• Approval of minutes from the August 1, 2023 meeting

The Board approved a request for vinyl windows at a non-contributing structure in the Northeast Historic District. Additionally, the Board voted to start a code violation process for a property at 735 East University Avenue due to lack of permits and compliance.

• Approved August 1, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved vinyl window request for 1028 NE 5th Street (7-0)
• Approved motion to move forward with code violation process for 735 East University Avenue (7-0)

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing the FY 2023 Sixth Budget Amendment to adjust revenue and expenditures through September 30, 2023. It will also examine a report projecting a $5.3 million surplus for the General Fund at year-end. Additionally, members will review an analysis showing an estimated operational deficit of $118,237.62 for the Ironwood Golf Course.

• FY 2023 Sixth Budget Amendment (Item 2023-775) to reflect additional revenue and expenditure appropriations
• General Fund projected to end FY 2023 with a $5.3 million surplus
• Ironwood Golf Course estimated operational deficit of $118,237.62 for Q3 FY 2023
• Approval of minutes from May 23 and July 17, 2023 Finance Committee meetings

The Finance Committee approved a recommendation for the City Commission to adopt the FY 2023 Sixth Budget Amendment. The committee also accepted the General Fund Third Quarter Budget vs. Actual Analysis and Projections Report. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Ironwood Golf Course Third Quarter budget analysis.

• Approved recommendation for City Commission to adopt FY 2023 Sixth Budget Amendment (2-0)
• Approved recommendation to forward General Fund Third Quarter Budget vs. Actual Analysis and Projections Report to City Commission (2-0)
• Received Ironwood Golf Course Budget-to-Actual Analysis for FY 2023 Third Quarter
• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved minutes from May 23 and July 17, 2023 meetings (2-0)

Joint City-County Commission Special Meeting

The Joint City-County Commission approved a partnership with Santa Fe College to establish a community-based Gun Violence Task Force. Staff will bring recommendations back to the boards by November 1, 2023. Other items regarding homeless services and the Thelma A. Boltin Center were heard without further action.

• Approved partnership with Santa Fe College for a community-based Gun Violence Task Force (5-0)
• Approved City-County Housing Update on consent
• Heard historical funding summary for GRACE Marketplace
• Heard update on the Thelma A. Boltin Center

City Plan Board

The Gainesville City Plan Board will vote on four land use items, including a special use permit for a private school and two related petitions to rezone property near the Cotton area. The board also considers vacating specific right-of-way segments near the Alachua County Courthouse. Staff recommends approval for all listed business discussion items.

• Special Use Permit for Gainesville Christian Preparatory School at 2500 NE 15th Street
• Rezoning petition LD23-71 to change property from Single Family Residential (RSF-1) to Transect Zone 4 (U4)
• Land use change petition LD23-72 from Single Family (SF) to Multi-use Office/Residential (MOR)
• Right-of-way vacation for SW 3rd Avenue between S. Main Street and SW 2nd Street
• Right-of-way vacation for SW 1st Street between SW 3rd Avenue and SW 4th Avenue

The City Plan Board approved several land use and rezoning petitions, including a special use permit for Gainesville Christian Preparatory School. The board also approved a right-of-way vacation for Alachua Court House. Members discussed the timeline and implementation of an Inclusionary Zoning proposal.

• Approved Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Special Use Permit (LD22-89 SUP)
• Approved Alachua Court House Right of Way Vacation petition LD23-000082 SVA with conditions (5-1)
• Denied motion to continue Cotton Land Use item to next meeting (2-5)
• Approved Cotton Land Use petition LD23-72 (5-2)
• Approved Cotton Rezoning petition LD23-71 (5-2)

Pension Review Committee

The Gainesville Pension Review Committee met to hear presentations from investment managers TWIN Capital Management, Brown Advisory, and AndCo Consulting regarding the General Pension Plan's performance. The committee also discussed recommended changes to the Investment Policy Statement to comply with Florida House Bill 3. No specific dollar amounts or contract values were listed in the agenda items.

• Presentation by TWIN Capital Management on the General Pension Plan’s Prime Portfolio investment
• Presentation by Brown Advisory on the General Pension Plan’s Large Cap Growth Strategy investment
• Presentation by AndCo Consulting on investment performance, asset allocations, and market conditions
• Discussion of Investment Policy Statement changes required for compliance with House Bill 3

The Pension Review Committee recommended that the Board of Trustees approve amendments to the Investment Policy Statement to ensure compliance with House Bill 3. The committee also reviewed investment presentations from TWIN Capital Management, Brown Advisory, and AndCo Consulting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the previous meeting minutes
• Recommended Board of Trustees accept Investment Policy Statement amendments to comply with House Bill 3

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee approved a loan for an affordable rental housing project and updated regulations for dangerous buildings. The committee also reallocated funds for a specific property on NE 13th Street.

• Approved $460,000 loan for Woodland Park, Phase 2 Affordable Rental Housing Project (7-0)
• Approved reallocation of $100,000 for NE 13th Street property for Fiscal Year 24 (7-0)
• Approved motion to allow plywood use on dangerous buildings (7-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from July 27 and August 10, 2023 meetings

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 discuss updates to the Investment Policy Statement required by House Bill 3. The board will also hear presentations from investment managers regarding portfolio performance and cash overlay services. No specific dollar amounts or new contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Review of Investment Policy Statement updates due to House Bill 3 impact
• Discussion of future Investment Manager Agreement language
• Presentation by Parametric Portfolio Associates on Cash Overlay service
• Presentation by Willis Towers Watson on investment performance and asset allocations

The Board of Trustees approved a motion to allow the Chief Investment Officer to arrange an agreement for portfolio monitoring services. The Board also received presentations on cash overlay solutions from Parametric and market data from Willis Towers Watson.

• Approved authorization for Chief Investment Officer to arrange agreement for portfolio monitoring services

Gainesville Human Rights Board

The Board unanimously approved 'no cause' findings of discrimination for cases EO-E-2022-39 and EO-E-2023-04. The board also elected new officers for the commission.

• Elected TehQuin Forbes as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jonathan Stephens as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 'no cause' finding of discrimination for Wayne Gordon, EO-E-2022-39 (unanimous)
• Approved 'no cause' finding of discrimination for Martha Miller, EO-E-2023-04 (unanimous)
• Adopted the August 23, 2023 agenda

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board met to approve minutes from April 26, 2023, and discuss business items. The agenda included the introduction of new board members, cultural affairs budget updates, a review of the mission statement, and the 2022-2023 annual report.

• Approval of Post-Meeting Minutes from April 26, 2023
• Introduction of New Board Members
• Cultural Affairs Budget Updates
• Review of Cultural Advisory Board Mission Statement
• Annual Report 2022-2023 Review

The board adopted the agenda and previous minutes. Members approved using a portion of the current $1,600 budget for a special meeting in September to discuss bylaws and the annual report, with the remaining balance transferred to Cultural Affairs Operations.

• Adopted the agenda
• Adopted the minutes
• Approved using budget funds for a September special meeting to discuss Bylaws and annual report
• Approved transferring remaining budget balance to Cultural Affairs Operations

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board approved a petition regarding major Nordstrom trailer parking. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Petition LD23-000060 for Major Nordstrom Trailer Parking
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from June 27, 2023 meeting

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission heard staff presentations regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 General Government Budget. No votes were taken on budget approvals during this workshop.

• Approved the regular and consent agenda (7-0)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission voted to draft an alcohol ordinance based on pre-pandemic rules and requested a downtown entertainment district ordinance. Several rezoning petitions and grant applications were approved, and the commission received a quarterly police report.

• Directed City Attorney to draft alcohol ordinance based on pre-pandemic rules (4-3)
• Approved $91,061.00 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for police equipment
• Approved FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All grant award (7-0)
• Approved five-year banking services agreement extension with Truist Bank
• Approved Blues Creek Rezoning and Planned Development Amendment (4-3)
• Approved Dance Alive Rezoning (7-0)
• Approved Alachua County Courts Complex Planned Development Petition (7-0)
• Approved text change amendment to nonconforming lot requirements (4-3)

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Gainesville SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met jointly with the Alachua County committee on August 16, 2023. The sole business item was a general discussion of items related to their duties and affordable housing in the community. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings were listed for decision.

• Joint meeting with Alachua County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
• Discussion of general duties and affordable housing topics

The City AHAC lacked a quorum and did not adopt the agenda. The committees discussed City-County coordination on housing policies and Inclusionary Housing Regulations. No formal actions were taken.

• County AHAC adopted the agenda
• City AHAC did not adopt the agenda due to lack of quorum

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the progress of the 2023-794 Comprehensive Plan Update, also known as ImagineGNV. Staff presented a working draft that is approximately 90% complete, along with supplemental strategies for government, housing, building, transportation, and the environment. The Commission is expected to provide direction to staff on the remaining work needed to finalize the plan.

• Review of the 2023-794 Comprehensive Plan Update (ImagineGNV) working draft
• Discussion of supplemental strategies for 'Our City Government'
• Discussion of supplemental strategies for 'Where We Live'
• Discussion of supplemental strategies for 'How We Build'
• Discussion of supplemental strategies for 'How We Get Around' and 'Our Environment'

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan, including equitable development and the impact of the Live Local Act. No formal decisions were made on the plan; the item was heard.

• Approved the regular and consent agenda (7-0)
• Heard presentation and public comment on 2023-794 Comprehensive Plan Update

Joint Water and Climate Policy Board

The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board will approve minutes from its April 3, 2023 meeting and discuss the selection of new members for the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee. The board will also hear updates on the June 2, 2023 Climate Fair and the County/City Climate Action Dashboard. No fiscal impact is noted for any agenda items.

• Selection of new members for the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (Item 2023-751)
• Summary of the June 2, 2023 Climate Fair and Workshop (Item 2023-753)
• Update on the County/City Climate Action Dashboard (Item 2023-745)
• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting

The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board appointed five individuals to the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee. The Board also directed the City and County to request that federal Inflation Reduction Act funds be administered at local levels. Staff provided updates on the June 2023 Climate Fair and the climate action dashboard.

• Appointed John Nix to Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (term ends Aug 30, 2024)
• Appointed Kathryn Taubert to Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (term ends Aug 30, 2025)
• Appointed Carla Brisotto to Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (term ends Aug 30, 2026)
• Appointed Gary Kiebzak to Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (term ends Aug 30, 2026)
• Appointed Sage Cera to Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (term ends Aug 30, 2026) (5-0)
• Approved motion to draft letters to federal departments regarding Inflation Reduction Act funds (6-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission unanimously approved the use of remaining FY23 funds for the Environmental Education area. Staff provided updates on the trails master plan, the FY24 budget process, and the reorganization of the Nature Operations Division.

• Approved allowing Environmental Education area to spend remaining FY23 funds (Unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)

General Policy Committee

The committee approved a new Sponsorship and Naming Policy and directed staff to develop a sustainable purchasing policy. Additionally, the committee ordered neighborhood workshops on lot dimensions and a review of utility connection fees for small homes and accessory dwelling units.

• Adopted Sponsorship and Naming Policy (6-0)
• Directed staff to develop a sustainable purchasing policy (6-0)
• Directed staff to schedule two neighborhood workshops for lot dimension changes and minor subdivision standards
• Directed staff to bring back recommended changes to the platting process
• Directed GRU to review Water/Wastewater connection fees for small single-family homes and accessory dwelling units

City Commission Special Meeting - Budget

The Gainesville City Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Gas and Utilities (GRU) Fiscal Year 2024 budget summary. Staff will present information developed during five workshops held between February and July 2023. The commission is asked to approve specific utility rate adjustments.

• Approval of 3% electric base rate increase
• Approval of 5% wastewater base rate increase
• Approval of connection fee increases
• Approval of lighting service increases

The City Commission approved the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Summary. The approval includes the continuation of base rate increases for electric and wastewater services, as well as increases to connection fees and lighting.

• Approved GRU FY24 Budget Summary, including 3% Electric and 5% Wastewater base rate increases (6-1)
• Approved connection fees and lighting increases as covered in the May 22, 2023 budget workshop (6-1)

Tree Advisory Board

The Board voted to expand the role of the Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) for land acquisition and to proceed with acquiring the Birch, Dimitri, and Hirshik properties. The Board also determined which items to include in their 2022-2023 Annual Report to the City Commission.

• Approved expanding the role of ACT for land acquisition and moving forward on Birch, Dimitri, and Hirshik properties (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved July 12 minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled Chapter 23 TAB Discussion
• Tabled Gainesville Tree List

City Beautification Board

The board approved changing the date for the 2023 City Beautification Awards. Members discussed the 2022-2023 Annual Report and potential public initiatives, but decided to postpone further discussion until after the awards ceremony.

• Approved August 8, 2023 agenda
• Approved moving 2023 City Beautification Awards date to September 14, 2023
• Tabled discussion on 2022-2023 Annual Report and public initiatives until after the 2023 awards ceremony

City Commission Workshop

The Gainesville City Commission convened for a full-day workshop to discuss gun violence as a public health crisis. The session featured a keynote by Ariel Cathcart of Everytown for Gun Safety and breakout sessions using the Social-Ecological Model. No votes were taken, and no binding decisions or contracts were approved during the meeting.

• Discussion of the Social-Ecological Model for violence prevention
• Keynote address by Ariel Cathcart of Everytown for Gun Safety
• Tabletop exercise led by Community Health Director Brandy Stone
• Review of existing programs including TeensWork, BOLD, and Cease Fire
• Proposal to establish a coordinated community response to gun violence

The City Commission conducted a workshop focused on a public health approach to preventing gun violence using the Social-Ecological Model. The session included sector breakouts, a keynote speaker, and a tabletop exercise to identify protective factors and community resources. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the workshop.

Joint Water and Climate Policy Board

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City Commission Workshop

The City Commission conducted a workshop featuring a panel discussion and a youth town hall regarding gun violence. The event focused on root causes, youth programming, and the impact of drill music. No legislative actions or votes were taken.

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission accepted a federal grant for the regional airport and adopted a five-year Consolidated Plan for housing and community development. The board also approved several board appointments and updated the advisory board application process.

• Accepted $6,354,437.00 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant (7-0)
• Adopted 2023/24 to 2027/28 Consolidated Plan and 2023/24 Annual Action Plan (7-0)
• Appointed Robert Mermer to the City Plan Board (7-0)
• Appointed TehQuin Forbes, Tyler Mayo-Frey, and Jonathan Stephens to the Human Rights Board (7-0)
• Approved rolling 12-month application process for city advisory boards (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Affordable Housing Advisory Committee procedures (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Gainesville Car Delivery Center (7-0)
• Directed City Attorney to remove 60-day wait period for quasi-judicial board appointments (7-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Board approved a bathroom addition and a sun shade for two different properties in the Northeast (Duckpond) District. The board also approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved bathroom addition and side setback variance at 1208 NE 4th Street (5-0)
• Approved sun shade installation at 630 NE 10th Place (5-0)

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee recommended that the City Commission use $460,000 in ConnectFree revenues as a local contribution for the Woodland Park Phase 2 project to support its application for LGAO funding. The committee also received an update on the status of the proposed Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance.

• Recommended City Commission approve $460,000 in ConnectFree revenues for Woodland Park Phase 2 (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee approved a four-part plan to transition utility oversight to the GRU Authority. The committee also directed the repeal of the rental unit inspection program and occupancy ordinances to comply with state law.

• Approved transition plan for Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority (7-0)
• Directed staff to create an 'arms distance relationship' between General Government and GRU Authority (7-0)
• Approved education campaign regarding GRU Authority oversight transition (7-0)
• Approved continuing legal remedies for GRU Authority constitutionality issues (7-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft ordinance repealing rental unit inspection program and occupancy ordinances (7-0)
• Requested staff return with rental processes that meet goals within state law (7-0)
• Directed staff to explore ad valorem tax exemptions for owners dedicating units to households earning 60% of area median income or less (7-0)
• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Police Advisory Council

The council reviewed several closed internal affairs cases involving officer misconduct and vehicle accidents. Members approved the FY23 3rd Quarter Report for presentation to the Commission. The council also discussed officer staffing shortages and body-worn camera policies.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved the minutes
• Approved FY23 3rd Quarter Report for presentation to Commission
• Reviewed internal affairs case 22-091: verbal counseling for being late to briefing
• Reviewed internal affairs case 22-092: 10-day suspension and training for failing to turn on body camera
• Reviewed internal affairs case 22-093: loss of vehicle privileges for 1 week due to cruiser accident
• Reviewed internal affairs case 22-094: loss of vehicle privileges for 8 weeks and 5 points due to accident
• Reviewed internal affairs case 22-074: 5-day suspension for improper comments and indecency

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission heard staff presentations regarding the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) FY24 proposed Operations and Maintenance and Capital Budgets. No formal votes were taken on the budget items during this workshop.

• Approved the regular and consent agenda (6-0)
• Heard presentations on GRU FY24 proposed budgets

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved several high-value contracts for public safety facilities, transportation projects, and stormwater engineering. The board also authorized transit service changes for Fall 2023 and approved various administrative agreements and appointments.

• Approved two $10M contracts for Public Safety Facilities professional services
• Approved two $10M contracts for Transportation Projects professional services
• Approved two $2.5M contracts for grant-funded Stormwater Engineering services
• Approved $2.28M contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC
• Approved Fall 2023 Regional Transit System service changes effective August 21, 2023
• Approved $200,000 annual contract with Watson C&D, LLC for vegetative waste composting
• Approved appointment of Gina van Blokland to the Public Recreation and Parks Board
• Approved employment agreement for Interim City Clerk Ms. Bryant

Gainesville Human Rights Board

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City Beautification Board

The City of Gainesville City Beautification Board scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. However, the agenda explicitly states that the meeting was cancelled. No business items, decisions, or public comments were recorded for this session.

• Meeting cancelled
• No business discussion items listed

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a recommendation for the City Commission to adopt the FY 2023 Fifth Budget Amendment. This includes moving $200,000 from a canceled sidewalk project to refund a developer.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Recommended FY 2023 Fifth Budget Amendment for City Commission adoption (3-0)

Nature Centers Commission

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General Policy Committee

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Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board is meeting to discuss potential changes to Chapter 23 regarding tree regulation in city rights-of-way. The board will also review a collaboration with Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs on using the Tree Mitigation Fund for land purchases. Additionally, the board will review and make changes to the City of Gainesville’s approved tree list.

• Discussion of potential changes to Chapter 23 on tree regulation in rights-of-way
• Collaboration with PRCA on land purchases using the Tree Mitigation Fund
• Review and modification of the City of Gainesville’s approved tree list

The board discussed tree removal notifications and the application of Chapters 23 and 30 of the city code. They recommended that requests regarding Chapter 23 be submitted to the City Commission and agreed to create a letter of support for collaboration with PRCA. The Gainesville Tree List item was tabled.

• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved June 14 minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended submitting Chapter 23 requests to the City Commission
• Recommended creating a letter of support for collaboration with PRCA
• Tabled Gainesville Tree List

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee recommended that the City Manager approve a $37,500 Local Government Contribution for a State Apartments Incentives Loan Project using ConnectFree funds. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from six previous 2023 meetings.

• Recommended City Manager approve $37,500 Local Government Contribution for State Apartments Incentives Loan Project via ConnectFree funds (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes for January 13, February 10, March 14, April 11, April 18, and June 13, 2023 meetings (6-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Gainesville Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to review an application for a new detached shed. The project is located at 506 NW 1st Street within the Pleasant Street Historic District. Staff recommends approval with a condition that the siding be horizontal.

• Public Hearing COA-23-000034: New detached shed at 506 NW 1st Street
• Staff recommendation: Approve application with condition for horizontal siding orientation

The Board approved a 90-day extension for required repairs at 735 East University Avenue. A request for a storage shed at 506 NW 1st Street was continued. The Board also approved the May 3, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 90-day extension for window and porch work at 735 East University Avenue with monthly progress report condition (6-0)
• Continued petition COA 23-000-034 for storage shed at 506 NW 1st Street (6-0)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

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Sunshine Meeting

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Police Advisory Council

The Police Advisory Council approved amended bylaws and the 2023 annual report for submission to the City Commission. The council also reviewed internal affairs training and updates on new gun laws. One closed internal affairs case was tabled pending review of camera footage.

• Approved updated bylaws with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 PAC Annual Report for City Commission agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled IA case 21-053 to review Body Worn Camera footage (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Utility Advisory Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received informational presentations regarding energy delivery, wastewater collection system maintenance, and revenue bonds. The board agreed to cancel the July 13 meeting.

• Approved agenda with modification to move Item 2023-574
• Approved May 11 and May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Cancelled July 13 meeting

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board approved a major site plan for a non-residential self-storage facility. The project consists of a five-story building.

• Approved major site plan for five-story self-storage facility (Petition LD22-000167)
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting

Board of Trustees Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund

The Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund met to review financial reports. The board approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Audited Financial Statements following a presentation by the Interim City Auditor and Purvis, Gray & Company.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY22 Audited Financial Statements (6-0)

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board approved the Magnolia Parke Planned Development Amendment with four specific conditions. These conditions include requirements for residential façade and glazing standards, a minimum height requirement, and a mandate that major plans be approved by the City Plan Board.

• Approved Petition LD23-000035 Magnolia Parke Planned Development Amendment with conditions
• Required residential façade standards comparable to non-residential standards
• Required residential glazing standards comparable to transect zone standards
• Established 20' minimum height requirement subject to staff review (parking structure exempt)
• Required major plans in the PD to be approved by City Plan Board instead of Development Review Board
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the previous meeting minutes

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee authorized funding for legal services to analyze the impact of HB 1645 and approved an interlocal agreement with Alachua County for a radio system. The committee also moved to create a greenway and trail expansion plan and requested a format for a gun violence task force.

• Authorized up to $250,000 from GRU Utility System Reserves Fund for outside counsel regarding HB 1645 (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Alachua County for Acquisition of the Trunked Radio System (7-0)
• Approved creation of greenway and trail expansion plan and land acquisition structure (7-0)
• Approved amendment to the GRU FY24 Budget Calendar (7-0)
• Approved directing staff to develop a gun violence task force format and county partnership discussion (7-0)
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Pension Review Committee

The meeting was not called to order because there was no physical quorum present. While investment managers and consultants gave presentations, no official actions were taken. All agenda items were postponed to a future meeting.

BOT for the Gainesville General Employees Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees accepted the Fiscal Year 2022 Audited Financial Statements for the General Employee Pension Fund. Additionally, the Board approved three separate applications for disability retirement.

• Approved FY22 Audited Financial Statements (6-0)
• Approved disability retirement application for Georgette Buie (6-0)
• Approved disability retirement application for Eddie Crews (6-0)
• Approved disability retirement application for Patricia Eplee (6-0)

BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan

The Board approved a new professional services agreement increasing hourly rates for attorney and paralegal services. The Board also approved the draft FY 2022 Actuarial Valuation. Members received presentations on audited financial statements and investment performance.

• Approved new fee schedule for KKJL Professional Services Agreement
• Approved draft FY 2022 Actuarial Valuation

City Beautification Board

The board decided to move the 2023 CBB Award ceremony to a later date in August to allow more time for nominees to respond. Liaison Proia will coordinate with Thomas Center staff to select from three potential dates in late August.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved postponing the 2023 CBB Awards to a later date in August

Gainesville Human Rights Board

The Board approved a 'no cause' finding of discrimination regarding case EO-E-2022-32 (Keenon Rhodes) following the recommendation of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 18, 2023 minutes with a date correction.

• Approved 'no cause' finding of discrimination for Keenon Rhodes (EO-E-2022-32) (3-1)
• Adopted the June 21, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2023 minutes with date correction (unanimous)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting. The committee also approved and recommended that the City Commission accept the Continuous Auditing Program Part II report and the City Auditor Quarterly Update.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Approved and recommended City Commission accept Continuous Auditing Program Part II report (3-0)
• Approved and recommended City Commission accept City Auditor Quarterly Update (3-0)

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Board approved funding for three local events. The GCRA Director also reported that the City Commission approved a reimbursement request for Magnolia Street.

• Approved $5,000.00 for Pride Festival (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500.00 for Flying Pig Parade (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500.00 for Sarah's Sweetwater Greenway Gathering (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the previous meeting minutes

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved the issuance of up to $155 million in utility system revenue bonds and awarded ARPA affordable housing funds. Other actions included approving a $422,375 curb ramp project and appointing an Interim City Clerk. The commission also authorized the purchase of Hill’s Mini-Storage, LLC.

• Approved issuance of 2023 Series C Bonds up to $155 million (6-0)
• Approved ARPA affordable housing fund awards to selected applicants (4-3)
• Authorized $422,375 contract with Watson Construction Company for NE 8th Avenue curb ramps
• Appointed Kristen Bryant as Interim City Clerk (6-1)
• Approved purchase and sale contract for Hill’s Mini-Storage, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 contract amendment for redi-mix concrete with Argos USA, LLC
• Approved transfer of $100,000 from SW 6th to NW 6th Street for Vision Zero project (6-1)
• Approved Finley Reserve Design Plat petition (7-0)

City Commission Special Meeting - Budget

The City Commission heard presentations regarding the FY 2024 Proposed General Government Budget. The Commission approved several one-time funding allocations for GRACE Marketplace, youth services, and community grants.

• Approved $300,000 from original ARPA funding for GRACE Marketplace (6-0)
• Approved sending a letter to Alachua County Board of County Commissioners regarding direct funding for GRACE (6-0)
• Approved additional $300,000 for GRACE Marketplace (6-0)
• Affirmed $250,000 for At-Risk Youth Seed Grant (6-0)
• Approved additional $32,500 for Early Learning Coalition (6-0)
• Approved additional $18,100 for Freedom in Motion Program (6-0)
• Approved additional $71,250 for PRCA Outside Agency Funding Grants (6-0)
• Approved additional $25,172 for Special Events Additional Support (SEAS) Grants (6-0)

Tree Advisory Board

The Board agreed to pursue land purchases using the Tree Mitigation Fund, including the potential use of Alachua Conservation Trust as a consultant. The Board also reviewed proposed amendments to Chapter 23 but deferred a formal motion until the next meeting. The Gainesville Tree List item was tabled.

• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved May 13 minutes (Unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue land purchases using Tree Mitigation Fund, including using existing vetted lists and Alachua Conservation Trust as a consultant
• Deferred motion on Chapter 23 amendments to the next meeting
• Tabled Gainesville Tree List discussion

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee did not take any formal actions or approve previous meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. Members received staff updates on city code amendments, zoning proposals, and funding programs.

• Approval of January 13 and February 10, 2023 minutes failed due to lack of quorum

Public Safety Committee

The committee held a listening session and received updates on gun violence initiatives, including the Nspire Interrupters Program and an upcoming summit. They decided to add a discussion item to a future General Policy Committee meeting to address gun violence as a public health crisis.

• Approved adding a discussion item on gun violence as a public health crisis to the June 22, 2023 General Policy Committee Meeting agenda (2-0)
• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from March 27, 2023 and May 8, 2023 meetings
• Heard update on Gainesville Police Department Interrupters Program
• Heard update on One Nation/One Project
• Heard update on Gun Violence Summit scheduled for August 6-7, 2023

City Plan Board

The board approved a special use permit for a swimming pool supply warehouse and a rezoning and land use amendment for the Gainesville Car Delivery Center. Two items regarding inclusionary zoning were continued pending further staff information.

• Approved petition LD23-000001 SUP for Wellfield Special Use Permit Swimming Pool Supply Distribution Warehouse
• Approved item 2023-536 LD23-000009 Rezoning Gainesville Car Delivery Center
• Approved item 2023-537 LD23-000010 Land Use Amendment Gainesville Car Delivery Center
• Continued item 2022-677 Inclusionary Zoning Comprehensive Plan Amendment for more staff information
• Continued item 2022-679 Inclusionary Zoning Amendments to the Land Development Code for more staff information

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee approved a plan to parcelize Power District property and reallocate remaining GCRA Power District funding to the Downtown Strategic Plan implementation. Other items regarding PFAS legal action, wayfinding systems, and the Wild Spaces & Public Places work plan were discussed or heard without formal action.

• Approved parcelizing Power District property into proposed redevelopment parcels (7-0)
• Approved maintaining the Power District greenway (7-0)
• Approved reallocating remaining GCRA Power District funding to Downtown Strategic Plan implementation (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Continued Urban and Greenway Trail Master Plans discussion to June 22, 2023

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The Trust adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting. Members discussed potential revisions to the APPT Ordinance regarding performance art and construction budget appropriations. No formal votes were taken on ordinance changes.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee approved the minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting. The committee also voted to recommend that the City Commission accept the FY22 Audited Financial Statements, Independent Auditor’s Reports, and Annual Audit Governance Letter.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept FY22 Audited Financial Statements, Independent Auditor’s Reports, and Annual Audit Governance Letter (3-0)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved three ordinances to restore exclusionary zoning land use and text changes. Other actions included approving a budget amendment, a grant for a shared-use path, and several service contracts.

• Approved Restoration of Exclusionary Zoning Land Use Amendment Ordinance (4-3)
• Approved Restoration of Exclusionary Zoning Amendment Ordinance (4-3)
• Approved Restoration of Exclusionary Zoning Text Change Amendment Ordinance (4-3)
• Approved Fourth Budget Amendment to the FY 2023 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget (7-0)
• Approved grant agreement for NW 45th Ave Shared-use Path (7-0)
• Awarded Professional Design Services for Wild Spaces Public Places contract to 18 firms (7-0)
• Approved contract with Designlab, Inc. for Regional Transit System uniforms
• Approved three appointments to City Commission Advisory Boards and Committees

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board approved two land development code amendments regarding lighting standards and nonconforming lot requirements. The board also provided direction to staff to further work on text amendment proposals submitted by Joshua Ney.

• Approved Petition AI 230410 Land Development Code Lighting Standard Amendment
• Approved LD23-000054 Text Change Amendment to Nonconforming Lot Requirements
• Directed staff to work on items from the Joshua Ney text amendment proposals

Pension Review Committee

The committee heard presentations from Barrow Hanley Global Investors regarding the U.S. Large Cap Value equity portfolio and from AndCo Consulting regarding overall Plan performance. No formal actions were taken on the investment presentations.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved the minutes as recommended

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission held a workshop to hear budget presentations from city staff regarding the FY 2024 General Government Budget. No formal votes on budget allocations were taken during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Heard staff presentations on the FY 2024 General Government Budget

Regional Transit System Advisory Board

The board did not reach a quorum, preventing the approval of the March 22, 2023 minutes. Members and the public discussed proposed Fall 2023 service changes presented by Transit Planning Manager Krys Ochia, but no formal decisions were made.

• Approval of March 22, 2023 minutes not taken (no quorum)

BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan

The Board authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for investment consulting services and establish a short list of three firms for final selection. The Board also approved a legal invoice and waived a specific annuity election rule for a beneficiary.

• Approved RFP for investment consulting services and use of City professional services evaluation criteria
• Approved invoice number 32786 for $1,500.00 for legal work
• Approved waiver of the ninety-day requirement for annuity election change for a specific member
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved the previous meeting minutes

Police Advisory Council

The council was unable to adopt the agenda, approve previous minutes, or vote on bylaws and training items because a quorum was not present. Members received a GPD FY23 2nd Quarter Update and a presentation on the GPD Co-Responder Team.

• Adoption of agenda: unable to adopt due to no quorum
• Approval of minutes: tabled due to no quorum
• Internal Affairs Training (2023-460): tabled due to no quorum
• Police Advisory Council By Laws (2023-461): tabled due to no quorum
• Closed Internal Affairs Case Review (2023-481): tabled due to no quorum

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board received staff presentations on fuel levelization, wastewater connection charges, and streetlight rates. GM Cunningham provided updates on SB256, HB1645, and a state audit regarding the budget reduction plan. No formal policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Heard staff presentations on fuels, fuel levelization, wastewater connection charges, and streetlight rates

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board approved a variance request to reduce a front property line setback. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from April 25, 2023.

• Approved petition LD23-000038 Truong variance to reduce minimum 50ft setback to 20ft from front property line
• Approved adoption of the agenda
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2023

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the FY2023 Mid-Year City Investment Performance Summary and the Fourth Budget Amendment to the FY 2023 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget for referral to the City Commission. The committee also reviewed the Ironwood Golf Course second quarter budget-to-actual analysis.

• Approved FY2023 Mid-Year City Investment Performance Summary report and referral to City Commission (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for City Commission to adopt Fourth Budget Amendment to the FY 2023 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget (3-0)
• Heard budget-to-actual analysis for Ironwood Golf Course for FY 2023 second quarter

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission held a workshop to receive staff presentations from Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU). No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Heard GRU presentation on fuels, fuel levelization process, W/WW connection charges, and streetlight rates

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved splitting a $3 million Wild Spaces Public Places match evenly among nine municipalities. Other actions included approving several service contracts and updating advisory board reporting procedures.

• Approved evenly splitting $3,000,000 Wild Spaces Public Places match between nine municipalities (7-0)
• Approved contract with AssetWorks, Inc. for Transit Maintenance Management System
• Approved contract with OpenGov for E-Procurement and contract services
• Approved contract with Soliant Consulting Inc. for FileMaker Database Services
• Approved ordinance for Tree Mitigation Funds text change (7-0)
• Directed City Attorney to review Affordable Housing Advisory Board ordinance (7-0)
• Approved bi-annual advisory board reports and an annual member meet-and-greet (7-0)
• Authorized application for Florida Department of State Historical Resources grant

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission held a workshop to hear budget presentations for the FY 2024 General Government Budget. Presentations were provided by Charter Officers and staff, including the City Manager, City Attorney, and Police Chief.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Heard budget presentations from Charter Officers and staff

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Board approved a request from Magnolia Street Hospitality LLC to increase the project cost limit and extend the agreement timeline. The Board also held elections for its leadership positions.

• Approved modification of Downtown Hyatt developer agreement to a not-to-exceed total of $446,406.84 (6-3)
• Approved extension to the Downtown Hyatt developer agreement timeline
• Elected Jason Mitchell as Chair
• Elected Jay Nordqvist as Vice Chair
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission Special Meeting - Budget

The City Commission held a special meeting to hear a presentation regarding the Budget Reduction Plan for the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) FY24 budget. No formal actions or votes were taken on the budget plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board approved recommendations for multi-year contracts with Soliant Consulting Inc. and OpenGov. The board also authorized a letter of support for a DOT EV charging grant application. Staff provided presentations on the FY24 budget reduction plan and IRP community engagement.

• Recommended City Commission authorize multi-year contract with Soliant Consulting Inc. for FileMaker Database Services (Approved)
• Authorized chair to sign letter of support for DOT EV Charging Grant Application (Approved)
• Recommended City Commission authorize multi-year contract with OpenGov for E-Procurement and contract services (Approved)
• Approved 4-25-23 meeting minutes

Nature Centers Commission

The commission approved funding for staff wish list items and adopted the Annual Work Plan. Committee appointments were made for policy and public relations tasks.

• Approved staff wish list items in the amount of $2.646
• Approved Annual Work Plan
• Approved April 13th minutes with name spelling correction
• Appointed Policy Committee: Richard L. Bennett (Chair), Lynn Buchanan, and Susan Jacobson
• Appointed PR & Awards Committee: Penny Weber, Marilyn Prado, and Hermudananto

General Policy Committee

The committee accepted needs assessment data to establish priorities for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) and the Workforce and Social Policy Program (WSPP). Members also received an update on the state legislative session that concluded May 5, 2023.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted Master Plan Needs Assessment data for PRCA and WSPP priorities

Tree Advisory Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 8 meeting. No substantive decisions were recorded for the business discussion items regarding tree removals or the Gainesville Tree List.

• Approved agenda with corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved March 8 minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved a resolution establishing a formula for Gainesville Regional Utilities' contribution to the general fund, adopted several zoning and annexation ordinances, and authorized a project manager contract for East Gainesville projects. The meeting also included consent agenda approvals for park cleaning contracts, housing program renewals, and advisory board appointments.

• Approved resolution establishing GRU government services contribution formula (6-0)
• Approved Rosier Voluntary Annexation for 12.60 acres on SW 47th Way (5-1)
• Approved text amendment for centerline of street setback measurement (6-0)
• Approved Gainesville 60 zoning change (6-0)
• Approved Oak Gate zoning amendment (6-0)
• Approved text change for tree mitigation funds (6-0)
• Approved project manager contract for East Gainesville transformational projects (5-2)
• Approved internal search for Interim City Clerk (4-2)

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The board reviewed and discussed the APPT Ordinance and proposed updates to present to the city commission. No formal votes or decisions were taken on the ordinance changes. The meeting was largely procedural, with agenda and prior minutes approved.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board voted 7-0 to oppose Florida House Bill 1317 and Senate Bill 1346, which would limit local municipalities from preventing demolition of historic structures. The board also approved minutes from February 7, 2023 (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included student presentations and public comments on the Thelma Boltin Center.

• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion to oppose HB 1317 and SB 1346 limiting local historic demolition rules (7-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission heard presentations regarding the FY 2024 General Government Budget. No formal votes were taken on the budget items during this workshop.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Heard presentation on 2023-422 City’s General Government FY 2024 Budget

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee approved a partial restoration of the Thelma A. Boltin Center. The committee also waived probationary period rules for a plan board member and scheduled a future discussion on towing.

• Approved partial restoration of Thelma Boltin Center (Option 2) (6-0)
• Received budget-to-actual analysis for Ironwood Golf Course FY 2020-2022
• Waived board member probationary period rules for plan board member (6-0)
• Approved adding a towing discussion to a future meeting (6-0)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board approved a planned development petition for the Alachua County Courts Complex and a special use permit for Morning Meadow. The board also approved a special use permit for Saint Andrew’s Church and a land use amendment and rezoning for Dance Alive.

• Approved Alachua County Courts Complex Planned Development Petition LD22-000069 PDA (4-1)
• Approved Morning Meadow Special Use Permit PB-21-00173 SUP with staff conditions
• Approved Saint Andrew’s Church Special Use Permit LD23-000019 (4-0)
• Approved Dance Alive Land Use Amendment LD23-000016 with conditions (4-0)
• Approved Dance Alive Rezoning LD23-000015 with conditions (4-0)

Police Advisory Council

The Council approved the FY23 2nd Quarter Update for forwarding to the City Commission. Members received a departmental update from Acting Chief Paris Owens regarding staffing vacancies and organizational structure. The Council also discussed improving public outreach for future meetings.

• Approved FY23 2nd Quarter Update to be forwarded to City Commission
• Approved the meeting agenda

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The board met to adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the January 25, 2023 meeting. No substantive policy decisions or votes on new business were recorded.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Utility Advisory Board

The Board designated Theresa Spurling-Wood as the member to remain on the IRP stakeholder group to comply with Sunshine Law. Members also agreed on August 1st and August 8th as optional dates for the revised budget calendar.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Designated Theresa Spurling-Wood to stay on the IRP stakeholder group
• Selected August 1st and August 8th as optional budget calendar dates

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board approved the petition for the Finley Reserve Design Plat. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the March 28, 2023, meeting.

• Approved petition SUB22-000008 Finley Reserve Design Plat
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from March 28, 2023 meeting

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission held a workshop to hear a presentation from GRU staff regarding forecasts of customers, sales, and revenues. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission held a special meeting to review and discuss the impacts of HB 1645 on Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) governance. No formal actions or votes were taken on the matter following public comment.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Heard discussion and public comment regarding HB1645 and GRU governance

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved several land use and zoning amendments, including the Gainesville 60 and Oak Gate projects. The board also authorized contracts for utility rate studies and solar development, and approved a new methodology for calculating commissioner salaries.

• Approved $143,386.44 bid to Energized Solutions Inc. for City Hall network cabling
• Approved $25,667.50 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant
• Authorized contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for utility rate studies (7-0)
• Approved GRU Solar contract amendment with FL Solar 6, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance changing commissioner salary calculation methodology (5-2)
• Approved Gainesville 60 Land Use Amendment and Zoning Change (6-0)
• Approved Oak Gate Land Use Amendment and Zoning Amendment (6-0)
• Rescinded motion to remove tree and directed staff to save it using mitigation funds (7-0)

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission approved three separate ordinances related to the restoration of exclusionary zoning. Each ordinance passed with a 4-3 vote following presentations from city staff and public comment.

• Approved Restoration of Exclusionary Zoning Land Use Amendment Ordinance 2023-167 (4-3)
• Approved Restoration of Exclusionary Zoning Amendment Ordinance 2023-168 (4-3)
• Approved Restoration of Exclusionary Zoning Text Change Amendment Ordinance 2023-169 (4-3)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-1)

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The board did not take any formal actions or approve the agenda and minutes because a quorum was not present. Members received a staff update on Heartwood and a report on the 8th and Waldo project feasibility study.

• Agenda not approved due to lack of quorum
• Minutes not approved due to lack of quorum

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Committee approved a set of Inclusionary Zoning recommendations based on community feedback. Members also unanimously approved an amendment to a previous recommendation regarding ARPA funding for affordable rental housing.

• Approved Inclusionary Zoning recommendations contained in the attached chart
• Approved amendment to recommend City staff evaluate funding options for the $280,000.00 cost-share request by Jessie’s Village (unanimous)

Gainesville Human Rights Board

The Board unanimously approved 'no cause' findings of discrimination for three separate complaints. One case was remanded for additional information and documentation from the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

• Approved 'no cause' finding of discrimination for Shaquita Campbell (unanimous)
• Approved 'no cause' finding of discrimination for Taurus Duncan (unanimous)
• Approved 'no cause' finding of discrimination for Moranda Thomas (unanimous)
• Remanded Keenon Rhodes case for additional information and Hilton Code of Conduct (unanimous)
• Approved February 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted April 18, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous)

Joint City-County Commission Special Meeting

The commission held a special meeting to hear presentations regarding Community Development Financial Institutions, joint housing, and the Infrastructure and Wild Spaces / Public Places Surtax. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the session.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Heard presentation from VyStar Bank on Community Development Financial Institutions
• Received joint City-County housing presentation
• Received Infrastructure and Wild Spaces / Public Places Surtax update

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee approved a Government Services Contribution (GSC) formula and a 10-year timeline to reach a 70% target capitalization rate for GRU. The committee also approved a revised budget calendar for GRU's FY24. Members received an update on the FY 2023 Strategic Plan implementation.

• Approved recommended GSC formula and 10-year period to reach 70% target capitalization rate (7-0)
• Approved automatic review of GSC formula methodology upon reaching 70% target capitalization (7-0)
• Approved GRU's amended FY24 budget calendar (7-0)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board recommended that the City Commission execute a contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for cost of service and utility rate studies. The board also elected its officers for the upcoming term and requested a public meeting regarding GRU governance.

• Recommended contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for Cost of Service and Utility Rate Studies
• Elected Barry Jacobson as chair for the term May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024
• Elected Jason Fults as vice-chair for the term May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024
• Approved motion requesting the City hold a public meeting on the future of GRU governance
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes with attendance modifications

Nature Centers Commission

The Nature Centers Commission met to review its annual work plan and address a referral from Commissioner Willits. The body voted to submit a statement of support to the City Commission, affirming that the Forest Conservation Area name should remain unchanged regardless of any name changes to the Forest Soccer Park. The meeting otherwise consisted of standard procedural items and reports.

• Referral from Commissioner Willits: Submit statement supporting retention of 'Forest Conservation Area' name regardless of 'Forest Soccer Park' name changes
• Review and update of the Annual Work Plan for the Annual Retreat

The Nature Centers Commission approved a statement regarding the naming of the Forest Conservation Area. The board reviewed the annual work plan and postponed approval of amendments to the May meeting.

• Approved statement supporting that the Forest Conservation Area name remain the same regardless of any changes to the Forest Soccer Park name
• Approved the agenda
• Approved March 9, 2023 minutes
• Postponed approval of Annual Work Plan amendments to May meeting

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 8 with minor revisions. The board held discussions regarding the Kimley Horn tree well design and the City of Gainesville's approved tree list.

• Approved agenda with public comment moved up (Unanimous)
• Approved February 8 minutes with minor revisions (Unanimous)

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Committee recommended that the City Commission fund two homeownership projects and two rental projects. It also recommended transferring $350,000 from the homeownership allocation to rental projects.

• Recommended funding for Creekside Commons ($600,000) (Unanimous)
• Recommended funding for Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation ($250,000) (Unanimous)
• Recommended transferring $350,000 from homeownership to rental projects (Unanimous)
• Recommended funding for Woodland Park-Phase 2 ($4,565,000) (6-1)
• Recommended funding for Oakview Apartments-Phase 2 ($1,785,000) (6-1)
• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Board approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for new construction in the Pleasant Street Historic District. It also approved the installation of new neighborhood entrance signs for the Duckpond Neighborhood Association with specific color and font conditions.

• Approved March 7, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Approved new construction Petition COA22-000141 for Parcel 14404-001-000 (6-0)
• Approved new construction Petition COA23-000005 for Parcel 14404-002-000 (6-0)
• Approved Duckpond Neighborhood Association entrance signs with conditions (5-1)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved several multi-million dollar utility bond refundings and awarded contracts for stormwater and pavement management. The board also approved a land use amendment and rezoning for property north of U.S. 441 and east/west of SR 121. Additionally, a new methodology for calculating commissioner salaries was adopted.

• Awarded $4M annual stormwater management contract to Watson Construction LLC through FY27
• Awarded $4M annual pavement management contracts to five vendors through FY27
• Approved refunding of $105M 2020 Series B Utility Bonds (7-0)
• Approved refunding of $160M 2017 Series B and C Utility Bonds (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance changing commissioner salary calculation methodology (5-2)
• Approved land use amendment and rezoning north of U.S. 441 and east/west of SR 121 (6-1)
• Approved dual naming of NE 19th Street as 'Pastor Samuel Jones, Jr. Blvd.' (7-0)
• Directed City Clerk to readvertise for Utility Advisory Board appointment (7-0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee reviewed the Gainesville Regional Utilities Fiscal Year 2022 audited financial statements and independent auditor's reports. The committee voted to recommend that the City Commission accept these documents.

• Adopted the agenda (2-0)
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 and March 6, 2023 meetings (2-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept GRU FY2022 audited financial statements and reports (3-0)

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission approved a motion to assist the Gainesville Housing Authority with a Choice Planning Grant application to HUD. The Gainesville Housing Authority will serve as the lead applicant, with the city as the co-applicant.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Authorized staff to assist Gainesville Housing Authority with HUD Choice Planning Grant application (6-0)

Joint Water and Climate Policy Board

The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board elected a Chair and Vice Chair. The board continued the election of an outlying member to a future date and heard presentations on climate vulnerability and advisory committee updates.

• Elected Commissioner Prizzia as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Willits as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Continued election of Outlying Member to June 5, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with added public comment (4-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission Special Meeting

This agenda for the Gainesville City Commission special meeting on March 30, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission heard a presentation from General Government and GRU staff regarding the Power District. No formal votes were taken on the project; however, staff were directed to provide further information at the June 8th GPC meeting.

• Approved the agenda (6-0)
• Heard presentation from General Government and GRU staff on the Power District

Utility Advisory Board

The board approved recommendations for the refunding of several variable rate utilities system revenue bonds. It also authorized a letter of support for a DOE GRIP Program grant application and approved a letter to the local delegation regarding governance.

• Approved letter of support for DOE GRIP Program Application
• Approved refunding of $45M 2017 Series B and $115M 2017 Series C Bonds via $160M 2023 Series A Bonds
• Approved amendment of 2017 Series B Bonds swap index from LIBOR to SOFR
• Approved refunding of $105M 2020 Series B Bonds via $105M 2023 Series B Bonds
• Approved amendment of 2020 Series B Bonds swap index from LIBOR to SOFR
• Approved motion for Chair to draft and send a letter to local delegation on behalf of UAB

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting and hold a listening session on gun violence. The primary business item is a status update on the Gainesville Police Department K-9 Unit, including feedback from community meetings held in March 2023. No financial impact is associated with the K-9 unit update.

• Approval of minutes from the February 28, 2023 Public Safety Committee meeting
• Listening session on Gun Violence
• Status update on GPD K-9 Unit motion approved November 16, 2022
• Feedback from community meetings held March 14 and 21, 2023 regarding the K-9 Unit

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board approved land use changes and rezoning for Blues Creek and 300 Club. The board also approved a special use permit for fueling positions and denied three petitions related to exclusionary zoning.

• Approved Petition LD22-000080 SUP for ten fueling positions with conditions (3-2)
• Approved Petition LD23-000002 LUC for Blues Creek Land Use Change (3-1)
• Approved Petition LD23-000003 PDA for Blues Creek Rezoning and Planned Development Amendment (3-1)
• Approved Petition LD23-000007 LUC for 300 Club Land Use Change (5-0)
• Approved Petition LD22-000154 ZON for 300 Club Rezoning with PD Conditions (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconsider Exclusionary Zoning items from February 27, 2023 (5-0)
• Denied first petition associated with Exclusionary Zoning (4-1)
• Denied second and third petitions associated with Exclusionary Zoning (4-1 and 5-0)

Pension Review Committee

The Gainesville Pension Review Committee met on March 23, 2023, to review the General Employees' Pension Plan. The agenda focused on hearing presentations from investment managers regarding fund performance and market conditions. No specific financial actions, fee changes, or ordinance votes were listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Principal covering the General Pension Plans investment in their US Property real estate fund
• Presentation by AndCo Consulting covering the General Employees’ Pension Plan’s investment performance, asset allocations, and market conditions
• Approval of the minutes from the February 23, 2023 meeting

The committee heard presentations from Principal and AndCo Consulting regarding portfolio performance and investment strategies. Discussions focused on property valuations, debt levels, and the process for redeeming $16 million from Principal.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the previous meeting minutes

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee will receive updates on downtown tree and sidewalk maintenance, hear a presentation on the fire assessment methodology, consider a letter of support for a GRU federal grant application, discuss state legislation, and set its Q3 schedule. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no final votes on major policy changes.

• Downtown street trees and sidewalk maintenance update; removal of 4 trees funded by Public Works budget
• Fire assessment methodology update presentation from Government Services Group
• Letter of support for GRU's DOE GRIP grant application (~$36-40 million request)
• Discussion on GRU state legislation action
• Approval of minutes from Feb 9 and Mar 9, 2023 meetings

The General Policy Committee adopted a new fire assessment methodology and authorized outside counsel to defend the city against a state legislative bill regarding GRU. The committee also approved a grant support letter and directed specific maintenance for downtown trees.

• Approved removal and replanting of downtown tree number 2 (6-0)
• Approved root cutting for 3 downtown trees and staff outreach to businesses and tree advisory board (6-0)
• Approved new fire assessment methodology, continued exemptions, discontinued credits, and an equity review (4-2)
• Approved Mayor Ward signing a letter of support for DOE GRIP Program application (6-0)
• Authorized hiring outside counsel to defend city against GRU state legislative bill (6-0)
• Approved FY23 Q3 schedule modifications, including adding Greenways and Wayfinding items (5-1)

Sunshine Meeting

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Regional Transit System Advisory Board

The board re-elected its leadership and received reports on transit operations and budget constraints. Director Gomez reported a city-wide budget crisis requiring 20% cuts for FY24, noting that rising ADA contract and fuel costs may lead to service reductions.

• Adopted the agenda
• Elected Harrison Scoville as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Adam Livay as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)

BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan

The Board approved updates to the Vested Terminated Benefits Policy and the Investment Policy Statement asset allocation targets. It also granted a sector limit waiver to Disciplined Growth Investors and reappointed Harvey Lewis to the Board. A decision on the investment consulting RFP was deferred to the May meeting.

• Approved Vested Terminated Benefits Policy and Procedures language
• Approved Disciplined Growth Investors (DGI) Company and Sector Limit Waiver request
• Approved updates to the Investment Policy Statement asset allocation targets
• Reappointed Trustee Harvey Lewis to a consecutive term
• Deferred decision on investment consulting RFP until May meeting

Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board

The scheduled meeting of the Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board on March 22, 2023, was cancelled. No business items were decided or discussed. The agenda lists standard procedural steps such as the call to order and approval of previous minutes, but these did not occur due to the cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled
• No business discussion items scheduled

Police Advisory Council

The Police Advisory Council approved its 2022 annual report and the FY23 first quarter report. Members also received a presentation on the Gainesville Police Department's K9 unit and discussed the 2023 calendar of events.

• Adopted 2022 Annual Report (carried)
• Accepted FY23 1st Quarter Report (carried)
• Approved minutes with spelling correction (carried unanimously)
• Moved agenda item #9 to position #6 (carried unanimously)

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board will hear presentations on a proposed Inclusionary Zoning ordinance and the 2022 GCRA Housing Programs Annual Update. The board is not voting on these items; it is receiving information and staff updates.

• Discussion of proposed Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) ordinance (2023-271)
• 2022 GCRA Housing Programs Annual Update (2023-272)
• Approval of February 21, 2023 meeting minutes

The board heard presentations on inclusionary zoning and the 2022 GCRA Housing Programs Annual Update. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved the minutes

City Beautification Board

The City Beautification Board meeting was held without a quorum. No official decisions were made, although members discussed upcoming awards.

SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed community feedback on inclusionary zoning and received staff presentations on ARPA funding and the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. No formal votes were taken as the meeting lacked a quorum.

• Approval of minutes deferred due to lack of quorum
• Discussed inclusionary zoning recommendations based on four community engagement meetings
• Reviewed ARPA funds for underwriting new affordable housing projects
• Received update on SHIP Program and Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP)

Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear seven cases on March 9, 2023. The docket includes one request to reduce or rescind a prior order and six new or ongoing cases involving property violations. The magistrate will determine the necessary action for each case, which may include compliance or dismissal.

• Reduction/rescission request for SM 2021-026 at 4310 NW 13th St (violation of Sec. 30-1.8)
• Case SM 2023-004 at 1101 SE 15th St (FFAH Carver Gardens, LLC) for unsafe conditions and roof/drainage violations
• Case SM 2023-001 at 115 NE 3rd St (Garibaldi & Garibaldi) for accumulation of rubbish or garbage
• Case SM 2022-139 at 4741 NW 27th Terrace (Gainesville Land & Trust) for multiple violations including accessory structures and electrical hazards
• Compliance/dismissal cases for KCAP RE FUND II LLC at 2503 and 2501 NW 57th Pl for interior surface and stair violations

The Special Magistrate adjudicated two properties guilty of code violations and reduced one existing fine. Five other cases were dismissed because the properties returned to compliance.

• Reduced fine to $10,000 for Beaty William E & Jo Lee R (SM 2021-026)
• Adjudicated Garibaldi & Garibaldi guilty; assessed $387.41 admin costs and $100 daily fine (SM 2023-001)
• Adjudicated Gainesville Land & Trust guilty; assessed $291.97 admin costs and $100 daily fine (SM 2022-139)
• Dismissed case SM 2023-004 due to compliance
• Dismissed case SM 2023-002 (Glaze-Jones & Payne & Payne) due to compliance
• Dismissed case SM 2023-003 (Bacon-Ernest & Ernest W/H) due to compliance
• Dismissed case SM 2022-138 (KCAP RE Fund II LLC) due to compliance
• Dismissed case SM 2022-137 (KCAP RE Fund II LLC) due to compliance

Nature Centers Commission

The Commission approved requests for Betsy Waite to attend a future meeting and scheduled a reconvening of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Special Letter to the City of Gainesville. The board also set the time and format for their annual retreat on April 13th.

• Approved request for Betsy Waite to attend the April meeting or a special meeting
• Approved reconvening the Ad Hoc Committee on the Special Letter to the City of Gainesville before April 13th
• Decided to start the April 13th Annual Retreat at 6pm with a potluck dinner
• Approved the agenda
• Approved the minutes

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will hear the first in a series of budget workshops from GRU staff on debt and reserves, in preparation for the proposed FY24 budget. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and public comment periods.

• GRU Budget Presentation on Debt and Reserves (workshop, no fiscal note)
• Attachments: 2023-241 Agenda Item GRU Budget Presentation Debt and Reserves.pdf
• Attachments: 2023-141 Debt Portfolio Review Cash Liquidity Reserves Presentation 20230309.pdf

The Board agreed to change monthly workshops into regular meetings to allow for voting and timely staff presentations. Members received presentations on GRU debt, reserves, and liquidity in preparation for the FY24 budget.

• Approved the agenda
• Agreed to make monthly workshops regular meetings to allow for voting

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee will discuss and possibly act on several items, including whether to continue natural gas appliance rebates, GRU service area and extension policies, and an unsolicited proposal from The Knot Climbing Gym to redevelop the former RTS facility. The committee will also consider scheduling a special meeting on exclusionary zoning and hear research on sponsorship and naming policies.

• Natural gas appliance rebate program: UAB recommends elimination, staff recommends continuation with re-evaluation (2022-545)
• GRU service area and extension policies for electric, gas, water, wastewater, reclaimed water (2023-206)
• The Knot Climbing Gym unsolicited proposal: $2 million acquisition price for former RTS facility south of Depot Park (2023-213)
• Special City Commission meeting on exclusionary zoning scheduled for April 19, 2023 at 6:00 pm (2023-257)
• Presentation on donation, sponsorship, and naming policies from other municipalities (2023-258)

The General Policy Committee approved a solicitation process for the Knot Climbing Gym proposal while continuing to work with the developer on due diligence. The committee also scheduled a special meeting on exclusionary zoning and requested a name change review for Forest Park.

• Approved solicitation for Knot Climbing Gym proposal and continued due diligence (4-3)
• Approved request for staff to provide comprehensive analysis on city-owned properties (7-0)
• Approved special City Commission meeting on exclusionary zoning for April 19, 2023 (4-2)
• Denied motion to continue natural gas appliance rebates with an 18-month return date (3-4)
• Approved request for boards to discuss renaming Forest Park after Abby Wambach (6-0)
• Directed staff to further research program sponsorship guidelines (7-0)
• Tabled GRU Service Area and Extension Policies to a future meeting

Public Recreation and Parks Board

The Public Recreation and Parks Board will hold a routine meeting with agenda adoption, minutes approval, and a presentation of February 2023 updates from Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs staff. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting
• Hear February 2023 updates from PRCA staff

Tree Advisory Board

The Gainesville Tree Advisory Board discussed recent laurel oak failures causing power outages, updates from GRU and Public Works, and debated tree preservation versus mitigation fees in development. The board agreed to revisit the Tree Appraised Value metric and tabled discussions on solar energy code and the tree list.

• GRU reported 5 whole laurel oak failures causing outages, all with rotten roots
• Public Works: TMF code revisions approved, Arbor Day celebration scheduled 4/22
• Board agreed to revisit Tree Appraised Value (TAV) metric to deter tree removal
• Trees and Solar Energy Code discussion tabled
• Gainesville Tree List revision tabled

The Board agreed to revisit the Tree Appraised Value (TAV) metric to better deter tree removal. Other substantive business items, including the Gainesville Tree List and solar energy code, were tabled. The board also received updates on laurel oak failures and public works projects.

• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February 8 minutes with minor revisions (Unanimous)
• Agreed to revisit Tree Appraised Value (TAV) metric to deter tree removal
• Tabled Trees and Solar Energy Code discussion
• Tabled Gainesville Tree List revision

Historic Preservation Board

The Gainesville Historic Preservation Board is holding a public hearing to review four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in the Pleasant Street, Southeast, and Northeast Historic Districts. Staff recommends approval for all four items, with specific conditions regarding sidewalk placement and the restoration of porch columns and windows. The board will also approve the minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting and introduce a new board member.

• COA 22-000-141: New construction on vacant lot at NW 7th Avenue and NW 4th Street (Pleasant Street Historic District).
• COA 23-000-005: New construction at northwest corner of NW 7th Avenue and NW 4th Street (Pleasant Street Historic District).
• COA 22-000-112: After-the-fact approval for porch column removal and window enclosure at 735 East University Avenue (Southeast Historic District).
• COA 23-000-008: New pool house, office, and carport at 621 NE 5th Street (Northeast Historic District).

The Historic Preservation Board approved a new pool house and garage at 621 NE 5th Street and a conditional after-the-fact certificate for porch work at 735 East University Avenue. Two new construction petitions in the Pleasant Street Historic District were continued for adjustments. One item regarding a metal roof was removed from the agenda.

• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Continued COA22-000141 new construction at Parcel 14404-001-000 (8-0)
• Continued COA23-000005 new construction at Parcel 14404-002-000 (8-0)
• Approved with conditions COA22-00112 porch and window work at 735 East University Avenue (7-1)
• Removed COA22-000137 metal roof at 215 NE 6th Street from agenda
• Approved with conditions COA23-000008 pool house and garage at 621 NE 5th Street (8-0)

Audit Committee

The Gainesville Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve several reports from the City Auditor's Office, including an external quality control review, the 2022 annual report and audit plan, a continuous monitoring program report on purchasing cards, and a quarterly update. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting. All items are recommendations for the City Commission to accept.

• External Quality Control Review of City Auditor's Office (Oct 2019–Sep 2022)
• 2022 Annual Report, Risk Assessment and Audit Plan
• Continuous Monitoring Program Part I – P-Cards (Jan 2021–Dec 2022)
• City Auditor Quarterly Update
• Approval of minutes from Dec 13, 2022 meeting

The Audit Committee approved and recommended that the City Commission accept an external quality control review, the 2022 annual report and audit plan, a P-Card monitoring report, and a quarterly update. The committee also adopted the meeting agenda.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept External Quality Control Review of the City Auditor’s Office (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept 2022 Annual Report, Risk Assessment and Audit Plan (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept Continuous Monitoring Program Part I- P-Cards report (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission accept City Auditor Quarterly Update (3-0)

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission will hear updates on Fire Rescue and ARPA-funded projects, discuss the potential sale of the public safety radio system to Alachua County for $8 million, and consider scaling back open container alcohol hours. They will also review the FY2022 investment performance report and discuss a solar contract amendment.

• Accept $1.2M FDEP grant for up to four electric buses
• Settle workers' comp claim for $120,000
• Discuss sale of public safety radio system to Alachua County for $8M
• Discuss reducing open container alcohol hours from 2:30 am to 11:30 pm
• Approve ARPA budget reallocations for affordable housing

The City Commission authorized the sale of the Public Safety Radio System to Alachua County and approved several budget amendments and ordinances. The board also voted to repeal the Commission Salaries Ordinance and established a new residential rental unit permit program.

• Approved sale of Public Safety Radio System to Alachua County (7-0)
• Approved Residential Rental Unit Permit Program ordinance (6-0)
• Approved repeal of 2022-758 Commission Salaries Ordinance (5-2)
• Approved $120,000 workers' compensation settlement for Justin Poirot (Consent)
• Approved rezoning at 4100 North West 16th Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved Third Budget Amendment to FY 2023 General Government Plan (7-0)
• Appointed Nickolas Hill to the City Plan Board (4-3)
• Appointed Braxton Linton III to the Development Review Board (7-0)

Nature Centers Commission

The Gainesville Nature Centers Commission is holding a virtual workshop meeting. The main business item is discussion of a draft letter, though no details are provided in the agenda. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda adoption, public comment, member comment, and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of a draft letter (no details provided)
• Public comment period
• Member comment period
• Next meeting date setting

Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust

The Trust approved the February 1, 2023, meeting minutes and adopted the current agenda. Members discussed the Community Excellence Awards and the installation of a sculpture on March 6, 2023. The board noted a City spending freeze is currently in effect.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved February 1, 2023, meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee

The Gainesville Public Safety Committee is meeting to select a chair and vice-chair, adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and discuss several items. The main business item is a listening session on local gun violence, where the committee will receive public comment on the issue and proposed solutions. Other items include setting the meeting schedule, discussing the committee's agenda, goals, and plan, and planning the next meeting agenda.

• Listening session on gun violence (2023-200) - receive public comment on local gun violence and proposed solutions
• Setting of meeting schedule (2023-203)
• Discussion of committee agenda, goals, and plan (2023-201)
• Discussion of next meeting agenda (2023-202)

Utility Advisory Board

The board recommended that the City Commission authorize the sale of the GRUCom public radio system to Alachua County and approve a solar contract amendment. A recommendation to continue current service area and extension policies failed due to a tie vote.

• Recommended City Commission approve sale of Public Safety Radio System to Alachua County
• Recommended City Commission authorize execution of solar contract amendment 2 with FL Solar 6, LLC
• Denied recommendation to continue current electric, gas, and water extension policies (2-2 vote)
• Agreed that Member Spurling-Wood will attend the APPA 2023 National Conference

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss potential cost-cutting measures and next steps following a JLAC meeting. Commissioners and the public proposed various budget reductions, hiring freezes, and revenue strategies. No formal votes were taken on these proposals during the workshop.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board will vote on a text amendment to remove the requirement that street setbacks be measured from the centerline. The board will also review and approve revisions to the Tree Mitigation Fund code to allow more flexibility in fund usage. Additionally, the board is directed to take action on three ordinances restoring exclusionary single-family zoning districts and related standards in the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.

• Text Amendment LD22-000130: Remove requirement that street setbacks be measured from the centerline of a street.
• Tree Mitigation Fund Revision: Change code to allow more flexibility on how funds are used.
• Ordinance LD23-000020: Restore exclusionary Single Family Future Land Use category to the Comprehensive Plan.
• Ordinance LD23-000021: Restore exclusionary Single Family zoning districts to the Land Development Code.
• Ordinance LD23-000023: Restore occupancy limits, bedroom limits, and density standards for Exclusionary Zoning districts.

The City Plan Board approved revisions to the Tree Mitigation Fund and a text amendment regarding street setback measurements. Three ordinances related to the restoration of exclusionary zoning were deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Petition LD22-000130 text amendment for Centerline of Street Setback Measurement
• Approved recommended revisions of allowable expenses from the Tree Mitigation Fund
• Deferred items 2023-167, 2023-168, and 2023-169 (Restoration of Exclusionary Zoning) to April 27th
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved January 26, 2023 minutes with amendment to show 4-1 vote on item 2022-707

Gainesville Human Rights Board

The Board voted to remand a case to obtain additional information via the Compliance Investigator. The Board also approved recommendations for two cases involving Tony Rushing. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Voted to remand case for additional information and request two random rental applications from the Respondent
• Approved recommendation for Tony Rushing case EO-E-2022-34 NB - 2023-124
• Approved recommendation for Tony Rushing case EO-E-2022-35 NB - 2023-160
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes

General Policy Committee

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Pension Review Committee

The Pension Review Committee will hear presentations from investment manager Disciplined Growth Investors (DGI) and investment consultant AndCo regarding the General Employees' Pension Plan's performance and market conditions. The committee may take action after each presentation. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Presentation by Disciplined Growth Investors on small/mid cap growth equity strategy
• Presentation by AndCo on investment performance, asset allocations, and market conditions
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2022 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for March 23, 2022 (likely typo for 2023)

The Committee approved requested exceptions to the Investment Policy Statement and Manager Instructions for Disciplined Growth Investors (DGI). These changes allow for a higher maximum percentage of portfolio market value in a single security and expanded sector weighting limits.

• Approved agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved requested exceptions to Investment Manager Instructions and Investment Policy Statement for DGI

Police Advisory Council

The council unanimously elected Norb Dunkel as Chair and Fareed Johnson as Vice Chair. Members approved updated Rules of Procedures and established a subcommittee to review bylaws. The 2022-2023 annual report was tabled for revisions.

• Elected Norb Dunkel as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Fareed Johnson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved updated Rules of Procedures
• Approved January 25, 2023 minutes with subcommittee member updates
• Approved agenda as presented
• Established bylaw update subcommittee consisting of Norb Dunkel, Sheila Payne, and Fareed Johnson
• Tabled 2022-2023 Annual Report for revisions
• Scheduled K9 unit discussion for March agenda

City Beautification Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 10th meeting. Members discussed the date for the 2023 City Beautification Board Awards Ceremony and will verify venue availability for May 24th or May 25th.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved January 10th meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the FY2022 City Investment Performance Summary Report and the Third Budget Amendment to the FY 2023 General Government Financial and Operating Plan. Both items were referred to the City Commission for final acceptance and adoption.

• Selected Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut as Finance Committee Chair (3-0)
• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Accepted FY2022 City Investment Performance Summary Report and referred to City Commission (3-0)
• Recommended City Commission adopt the Third Budget Amendment to the FY 2023 General Government Financial and Operating Plan (3-0)

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The GCRA Advisory Board voted against moving forward with the staff recommendation for affordable residential infill development at 414 NW 5th Avenue and 405 SW 5th Avenue. The board requires further workshops and responses to neighbor concerns before the project returns. Staff also provided updates on the Downtown Strategic Plan and the Pleasant Space @ Pleasant Street project.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Denied staff recommendation for affordable residential infill development at 414 NW 5th Avenue and 405 SW 5th Avenue (6-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission heard a staff presentation regarding land use and zoning. Commissioners discussed transect zoning, the need for a code review, and potential zoning for the Depot South Neighborhood.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Heard staff presentation on Land Use and Zoning Workshop 2023-183

City Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gainesville City Commission will vote on a $95,800 settlement for a federal employment discrimination lawsuit and approve a $300,000 purchase of police equipment using federal forfeiture funds. The body will also authorize several perpetual easements for FDOT and Alachua County, approve a $25,000 increase for Eastside/GTEC infrastructure design, and hold a second reading on a rezoning ordinance for a 1.11-acre property at SW 2nd Avenue and SW 10th Street.

• Approval of $95,800 settlement for Diane Wilson v. City of Gainesville (Case No. 1:22-CV-00001-AW-ZCB)
• Approval of $300,000 expenditure from Federal Forfeiture Funds for GPD rifle plates and uniforms
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-537 to rezone 1.11 acres at SW 2nd Avenue and SW 10th Street from U9 to Planned Development
• Authorization of $25,000 increase to $225,500 total for Eastside/GTEC infrastructure design services
• Approval of perpetual easements for FDOT at NW 13th Street/NW 23rd Avenue and NE/SE 26th Terrace

The City Commission approved a solar contract amendment with FL Solar 6, LLC and authorized several land easements for the FDOT and Alachua County. The board also approved a $1.67M FAA grant and a residential rental unit permit program. A proposal to modify lot dimension standards for starter homes was denied.

• Approved GRU solar contract Amendment 2 with FL Solar 6, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $1,677,250 FAA grant (7-0)
• Approved Residential Rental Unit Permit Program (7-0)
• Denied proposal to maintain lot dimensions for starter homes (3-4)
• Approved $95,800 settlement for Diane Wilson v. City of Gainesville
• Approved $25,000 increase for Eastside/GTEC site design services
• Approved rezoning from Urban Transect Zone U9 to Planned Development (5-2)
• Approved use of Federal Forfeiture Funds for police equipment

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission held a workshop to hear a presentation from Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) staff regarding debt and reserves for the FY24 draft budget. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during this session.

• Approved the agenda (6-0)
• Heard GRU presentation on debt and reserves

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SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee approved meeting minutes from late 2022. Members discussed community engagement results regarding inclusionary zoning and received information on the evaluation of ARPA-funded projects.

• Approved minutes from October 11, November 1, and December 13, 2022 meetings

Nature Centers Commission

The commission approved the Nature Operations Division Annual Habitat Management Goals Report. A special committee was convened to draft a letter to the City of Gainesville Commission regarding infrastructure investments and land acquisition priorities.

• Approved NOD Annual Habitat Management Goals Report
• Convened special committee to produce a letter to the City of Gainesville Commission on Nature Centers and Wild Spaces land acquisition and infrastructure
• Approved to discuss water treatment programs at Sweetwater Wetlands Park at the April meeting
• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes

Utility Advisory Board

The board recommended that the City Commission authorize a professional services agreement with Claritus Treasury Services. Members also discussed revisions to the draft energy policy and agreed to a workshop for further detailing.

• Approved recommendation for City Commission to execute professional services agreement with Claritus Treasury Services
• Approved agenda and minutes from 10-25-22, 01-12-23, and 01-24-23 meetings

General Policy Committee

The General Policy Committee approved the FY 2023 Infrastructure and Wild Spaces / Public Places Surtax Work program. Members also directed staff to prepare an ordinance requiring 60 days' notice for rent increases over 5% or lease terminations. Changes to City Commission Rules regarding translator speaking time were approved.

• Approved FY 2023 Surtax Work program (7-0)
• Approved direction for staff to prepare ordinance for 60 days' notice for rent increases above 5% or lease terminations (7-0)
• Approved direction for staff to explore enforcement options and educational materials for rental protections (7-0)
• Denied adoption of 2023-09 Community Input Procedure memorandum (1-6)
• Approved request for City Attorney to double speaking time for those using translators/interpreters and explore more time for subject matter experts (7-0)
• Denied request to add a general public comment period to evening City Commission sessions (3-4)