Title
Revision to Chapter 8 of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances (B)
Explanation
At the February 5, 2009, City Commission Meeting, the Commission referred the issue of the revision to Chapter 8 of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances to the Equal Opportunity Committee and requested the Chamber of Commerce be invited to participate in the EOC meetings.
On April 15, 2009, The Equal Opportunity Committee and members of the Gainesville business and community organizations discussed revisions to Ordinance No. 0-07-88 relating to gender identity.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Attorney to draft and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise revisions to Chapter 8 of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances relating to gender identity regarding public shared shower or dressing facilities as it relates to area businesses and community organizations; and 2) remove this item from the referral list.