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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/5/2009 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall Auditorium
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080707. 0 Sixteenth Amendment to the Contract for Professional Consulting Services for the East Gainesville Sprout Project (B) Staff RecommendationSixteenth Amendment to the Contract for Professional Consulting Services for the East Gainesville Sprout Project (B) This item is a request for the City Commission to approve an updated professional services fee schedule for 2009 for consulting services for the East Gainesville Sprout Project.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080749. 0 Annexation of City-owned Tax Parcel Nlumber 07176-020-001 (B)Staff RecommendationAnnexation of City-owned Tax Parcel Number 07176-020-001 (B) This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation for the above referenced parcel number, which is located in the vicinity of SW Williston Road, SW 13th Street (SR 441) and SW 56th Avenue. Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080750. 0 Federal LECFTF Funding to Purchase 40 Tasers and Equipment for the Gainesville Police Department (B) Staff RecommendationFederal LECFTF Funding to Purchase 40 Tasers and Equipment for the Gainesville Police Department (B) This item requests that the City Commission appropriate and expend an amount not to exceed $47,000 from the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Fund for the purchase of 40 Taser International X 26E Advanced Tasers and associated holsters, cartridges, replacement batteries and digital audio/video cameras for the Gainesville Police Department.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080754. 0 Authorization to Purchase New Parking Citation System Software and Hardware (B)Staff RecommendationAuthorization to Purchase New Parking Citation System Software and Hardware (B) This item authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract for purchase of new software and handheld ticketing machines for operation of the City's parking citation program.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080755. 0 LIVING WAGE (B)Ordinance LIVING WAGE (B) Ordinance No. 0-09-09 An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, creating Article IX, of Chapter 2 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances, establishing a living wage requirement for certain employees of contractors providing selected services to the city; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080761. 0 Quarterly Strategic Planning Report - FY 2009 * 1st Quarter (B) Staff RecommendationQuarterly Strategic Planning Report - FY 2009 * 1st Quarter (B) This item provides a report on the progress of the City Commission's Strategic Goals and Initiatives for 1st quarter of FY 2009. Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080762 0 DEPARTMENT AND DIRECTOR NAME CHANGE (B)OrdinanceDEPARTMENT AND DIRECTOR NAME CHANGE (B) Ordinance No. 0-09-02 An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances relating to city administration by changing the titles of two department directors; eliminating one department director title; changing the name of one department; providing for the organization and structure of the newly named department; providing the duties and responsibilities of the department; severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080769. 0 Amendments to Contracts for Janitorial Services (NB)Staff RecommendationAmendments to Contracts for Janitorial Services (NB) Staff is recommending extending the contracts with Warjon, Inc. d/b/a Coverall and C&S Building Maintenance for janitorial services for various GRU facilities. Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080764. 1 Communications Workers of America, ALF-CIO, CLC vs. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-002; Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. vs. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-003;International Assoc. of Firefighters, Local 2157, Gainesville Pro (B)Staff RecommendationCommunications Workers of America, ALF-CIO, CLC vs. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-002; Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. vs. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-003;International Association of Firefighters, Local 2157, Gainesville Professional Firefighters, Inc., v. City of Gainesville, case No.: CA-2009-004; Gator Lodge 67, Inc., Fraternal Order of Police v. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-005 (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080768. 0 City Commission Minutes (B)Staff RecommendationCity Commission Minutes (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
070362. 5 Policy for Dual Naming City Roads and Memorializing Individuals (NB)Staff RecommendationPolicy for Dual Naming City Roads and Memorializing Individuals (NB) The Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee formalized a framework to establish a policy by which the City Commission would consider requests for dual naming a city road or memorializing individuals. This committee is respectfully requesting that the recommended framework be adopted as city policy in these matters.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080520. 2 Utility Tier for the Elderly in Gainesville RUC Referral Item #080520 (NB) Staff RecommendationUtility Tier for the Elderly in Gainesville RUC Referral Item #080520 (NB) This was a referral to the Regional Utilities Committee.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
070487. 2 Florida's Electric Reserve Margins RUC Referral Item #070487 (NB)Staff RecommendationFlorida's Electric Reserve Margins RUC Referral Item #070487 (NB) This was a referral to the Regional Utilities Committee.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080132. 2 Cooking Grease Collection and Recycling RUC Referral Item #080132 (B)Staff RecommendationCooking Grease Collection and Recycling RUC Referral Item #080132 (B) This was a referral to the Regional Utilities Committee.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080770. 0 European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) Delegation Visit to Gainesville (NB)Discussion ItemEuropean Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) Delegation Visit to Gainesville (NB) Gainesville Regional Utilities' Solar Feed in Tariff has attracted significant attention both nationally and in Europe. In December of 2008, Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan invited the members of the EPIA visit Gainesville. A delegation from the EPIA has timed their visit to coincide with a solar conference in Tallahassee and the final reading of the ordinance adopting the Solar Feed in Tariff in Gainesville. Discussed  Action details Not available
080771. 0 Sweetwater Branch/Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration Project (B)ResolutionSweetwater Branch/Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration Project (B) In order to proceed with the Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration project, there are several agreements that must be approved between the City and various other parties. This item includes a request for the City Commission to approve Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between (1) GRU and the General Government Stormwater Management Utility (SMU) establishing an agreed upon approach to interdepartmental sharing of the City's project costs; and (2) between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) that establishes responsibilities for implementation of the project. Approval is also requested to proceed with the purchase and subsequent donation of property known as the "Edwards Tract" in exchange for easements needed to facilitate the project. Heard  Action details Not available
080756. 0 2008 City of Gainesville Benefits Survey Results (B)Discussion Item2008 City of Gainesville Benefits Survey Results (B) This item involves a request for the City Commission to hear a presentation regarding the survey results for a Benefits Survey that was conducted in 2008.Heard  Action details Not available
080789. 0 SETTLEMENT OF EEOC CHARGE (B) Staff RecommendationSETTLEMENT OF EEOC CHARGE (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080748. 0 URBAN SERVICES REPORT FOR TAX PARCEL NUMBERS 07176-020-000 and 07176-020-001 (IDYLWILD/SERENOLA AREA) (B) OrdinanceURBAN SERVICES REPORT FOR TAX PARCEL NUMBERS 07176-020-000 and 07176-020-001 (IDYLWILD/SERENOLA AREA) (B) Ordinance 0-09-05 An Ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida; adopting an Urban Services Report which sets forth the plans to provide urban services to an area comprised of Tax Parcel Numbers 07176-020-000 and 07176-020-001, generally located south of Williston Road and the City Limits, west of SW 20th Terrace, north of SW 56th Avenue, and east of the City Limits; the area is proposed for annexation by the City of Gainesville pursuant to Chapter 90-496, Special Acts, Laws of Florida, as amended, known as the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act; providing directions to the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Clerk of the Commission; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080357. 5 Community Development Committee - City Commission Vision Statement (B)Discussion ItemCommunity Development Committee - City Commission Vision Statement (B) This item provides a Community Development Committee recommended City Commission Vision Statement and alternative for consideration by the City Commission. Approved as shown above (See Motion)Pass Action details Not available
080788. 0 Revision to Chapter 8 of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances (B)Staff RecommendationRevision to Chapter 8 of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances (B)ReferredPass Action details Not available
080808. 0 Citizen Comment - Jim Konish (B)Discussion ItemCitizen Comment - Jim Konish (B)Placed on File  Action details Not available
080809. 0 Harold Saive - Citizen Comment (B)Discussion ItemHarold Saive - Citizen Comment (B)Placed on File  Action details Not available
080810. 0 Citizen Comment - Elizabeth Howard - GPD Records Request (B)Discussion ItemCitizen Comment - Elizabeth Howard - GPD Records Request (B)Placed on File  Action details Not available
080811. 0 Citizen Comment - Gabe Hillel - Request to Schedule an Agenda Item (B)Discussion ItemCitizen Comment - Gabe Hillel - Request to Schedule an Agenda Item (B)Placed on File  Action details Not available
080817. 0 Citizen Comment - Robert Pearce - Street Lights Causing Road Glare (B)Staff RecommendationCitizen Comment - Robert Pearce - Street Lights Causing Road Glare (B) This item seeks City Commission approval of the Community Development Committee's recommendations on this pending referral.ReferredPass Action details Not available
080772. 0 Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA) Requirements (B)Discussion ItemPublic Utilities Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA) Requirements (B) On December 18, 2008, staff presented the federally required schedule and public participation procedure for consideration of four standards of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 as amended by The Energy Independence Security Act (EISA) of 2007. At that time, the City Commission adopted the schedule for PURPA proceedings as recommended. The current presentation is consistent with said schedule and will review the topics to be considered prior to the General Manager making a final recommendation, which staff will present in March 2009. Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080765. 0 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND SERIES 2009 - HEAT PIPE TECHNOLOGY (B)ResolutionINDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND SERIES 2009 - HEAT PIPE TECHNOLOGY (B) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2009 (HEAT PIPE TECHNOLOGY , INC. PROJECT) IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT EXCEEDING $1,225,000 (THE "2009 BOND") FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO MAKE A LOAN TO HEAT-PIPE TECHNOLOGY, INC. (THE "BORROWER") TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO FINANCE THE COST OF REFINANCING OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWER RELATED TO THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS (HEAT-PIPE TECHNOLOGY, INC. PROJECT), SERIES 1998; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AN ASSIGNMENT OF LOAN AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE, PROMISSORY NOTE AND OTHER COLLATERAL, THE 2009 BOND AND THE TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE FORM OF A MORTGAGE, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND SECURITY AGREEMENT; AWARDING THE SALE OF THE 2009 BOND BY A NEGOTIATED SALE; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIAdopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
070268. 6 THE GAINESVILLE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT (B)OrdinanceTHE GAINESVILLE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-71 An Ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida; amending Chapter 26, Article II of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances by establishing "Divisions" for Article II; titling existing provisions as "Division 1. Generally" and creating a new Division 2 to be titled "The Gainesville Traffic Safety Enhancement Act" by establishing a red light traffic safety program; providing purpose and findings; authorizing the use and implementation of image control technologies/recorded images to enforce red light infractions; providing definitions; providing for adherence to red light traffic control signals; requiring signage; providing procedures for disposition and enforcement of infractions; providing that the registered owner of the motor vehicle involved in the violation is responsible and liable for payment of the fine; providing penalties; providing for collection of penalties and costs; providing for appeals; amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges, providing for a public awareness campaign and graAdopted on First Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
080566. 1 SOLAR FEED-IN TARIFF (B)OrdinanceSOLAR FEED-IN TARIFF (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-88 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, SECTION 27-21, DEFINITIONS, GAINESVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; AMENDING APPENDIX A, SECTION UTILITIES (1) ELECTRICITY OF THE GAINESVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING PROVISIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOLAR GENERATED ENERGY THROUGH A STANDARD OFFER CONTRACT FOR ALL CLASSES; LIMITING NET METERING DISTRIBUTED RESOURCE(S) RATES FOR GENERAL SERVICE AND LARGE POWER CLASSES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE CODIFIER; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATEAdopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
080605. 0 VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION - LAKES OF KANAPAHA (B) OrdinanceVOLUNTARY ANNEXATION - LAKES OF KANAPAHA (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-84 An Ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, annexing a portion of the City of Gainesville Reserve Area pursuant to Chapter 90-496, Special Acts, Laws of Florida, as amended by Chapter 91-382 and Chapter 93-347, Special Acts, Laws of Florida, known as the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act; making certain findings; including within the corporate limits of the City of Gainesville, Florida, that certain compact and contiguous area comprised of Tax Parcel Numbers 06916-000-000, 06929-000-000, 06916-001-000, 06933-000-000, 06935-001-000 and 06917-000-000, generally located south of Tax Parcel 06819-010-000, west of SW 47th Street, north of SW Archer Road, and east of Lake Kanapaha and the City limits, as more specifically described in this Ordinance; providing for inclusion of the area in Appendix I of the City Charter; providing for land use and zoning regulations; providing directions to the City Manager and Clerk of the Commission; providing a severability clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
080438. 1 REZONING - PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY, INC. (B)OrdinanceREZONING - PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY, INC. (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-85, Petition No. 105ZON-08PB An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Zoning Map Atlas and rezoning certain property within the City, as more specifically described in this Ordinance, from "BUS: General business district" to "BA: Automotive-oriented business district"; located in the vicinity of 2120 and 2140 Northeast 2nd Street; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
071192. 2 REZONING - 4600 SW 41ST BOULEVARD (B)OrdinanceREZONING - 4600 SW 41ST BOULEVARD (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-24, Petition No. 28ZON-08PB An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Zoning Map Atlas and rezoning certain property, as more specifically described in this Ordinance, from the Alachua County zoning category of "Industrial services and manufacturing (MS) district" to the City of Gainesville zoning category of "I-1: Limited industrial district"; located in the vicinity of 4600 Southwest 41st Boulevard, commonly known as "Bear Archery" and consisting of approximately 25.85 acres; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
071193 2 REZONING - 5724 SW 46TH PLACE (B)OrdinanceREZONING - 5724 SW 46TH PLACE (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-28, Petition No. 29ZON-08PB An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Zoning Map Atlas and rezoning certain property, as more specifically described in this Ordinance, from the Alachua County zoning category of "Planned Development (PD) district" to the City of Gainesville zoning category of "CON: Conservation District"; located in the vicinity of 5724 Southwest 46th Place, commonly known as "Broken Arrow Bluff Park" and consisting of approximately 11.00 acres; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
071195. 2 REZONING - 5901 NE WALDO ROAD (B)OrdinanceREZONING - 5901 NE WALDO ROAD (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-19, Petition No. 32ZON-08PB An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Zoning Map Atlas and rezoning certain property, as more specifically described in this Ordinance, from the Alachua County zoning category of "Industrial services and manufacturing (MP) district" to the City of Gainesville zoning category of "I-1: Limited industrial district"; located in the vicinity of 5901 Northeast Waldo Road and consisting of approximately 51.5 acres; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
070941 10 UNDERAGE PROHIBITION IN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS (B)Discussion ItemUNDERAGE PROHIBITION IN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS (B)Adopted on Final Reading, as amended (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
080626. 1 Resolution Opposing the City Charter Amendment (B)ResolutionResolution Opposing the City Charter Amendment (B)Adopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
080771. 0 Sweetwater Branch/Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration Project (B)ResolutionSweetwater Branch/Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration Project (B) In order to proceed with the Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration project, there are several agreements that must be approved between the City and various other parties. This item includes a request for the City Commission to approve Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between (1) GRU and the General Government Stormwater Management Utility (SMU) establishing an agreed upon approach to interdepartmental sharing of the City's project costs; and (2) between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) that establishes responsibilities for implementation of the project. Approval is also requested to proceed with the purchase and subsequent donation of property known as the "Edwards Tract" in exchange for easements needed to facilitate the project. Approved as Recommended and Adopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
080773. 0 Florida League of Cities “Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics” Initiative (B)ResolutionFlorida League of Cities “Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics” Initiative (B)Approved as Recommended and Adopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
080753. 0 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - ONE COLLEGE PARK (B)OrdinancePLANNED DEVELOPMENT - ONE COLLEGE PARK (B) Ordinance No. 0-09-03, Petition No. 133PDV-08PB An Ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida; rezoning certain lands within the City, as more specifically described in this ordinance, and amending the Zoning Map Atlas from "UMU-1: Up to 75 units/acre urban mixed-use district" and "RMU: Up to 75 units/acre residential mixed use district" to "Planned Development District"; located in the vicinity of the 1700 block between NW 1st Avenue and NW 2nd Avenue; commonly known as "One College Park"; to allow construction of a mixed use development including apartment units, hotel, commercial uses, and parking garage; adopting a development plan report and development plan maps; providing conditions and restrictions; providing for enforcement and penalties; providing a severability clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Approved (Petition) with ConditionsPass Action details Not available
080757. 0 REZONING - 11 SE 2ND AVENUE - "BALDWIN HOUSE" (B)OrdinanceREZONING - 11 SE 2ND AVENUE - "BALDWIN HOUSE" (B) Ordinance No. 0-09-04, Petition No. 123ZON-08PB An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida; rezoning and imposing the overlay "Historic preservation/conservation district" category on certain property with the underlying zoning classification of "Central city district (CCD)", as more specifically described in this ordinance; located in the vicinity of the 11 Southeast 2nd Avenue, commonly known as "Baldwin House"; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date. Approved (Petition)Pass Action details Not available
080807. 0 Commissioner Jack Donovan - Referral Re: Child Care for City Employees (NB)Discussion ItemCommissioner Jack Donovan - Referral Re: Child Care for City Employees (NB)ReferredPass Action details Not available



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