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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2008 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall Auditorium
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080100. 0 Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grant Program (NB)Staff RecommendationPublic Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grant Program (NB)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080103. 0080103Approval and Authorization to Grant a Conservation Easement (B)Staff RecommendationApproval and Authorization to Grant a Conservation Easement (B) This item is requesting approval and authorization to grant a Conservation Easement over City-owned property, Tax Parcel 10859-002-000, onto St. Johns River Water Management District.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080108. 0 Declare Surplus and Dispose of Property in Exchange for Quit-claim Deed (B)Staff RecommendationDeclare Surplus and Dispose of Property in Exchange for Quit-claim Deed (B) This item is a request to declare surplus a portion of City property in exchange for a Quit-claim Deed.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080117. 0 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2008 Local Solicitation. (NB)Staff RecommendationEdward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2008 Local Solicitation (NB) This item involves receiving $31,281 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, for funding of the Gainesville Police Department's Police Beat Television Show for fiscal year 2009.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080123. 0 Wireless Services for the Gainesville Police Department's Laptops (NB)Staff RecommendationWireless Services for the Gainesville Police Department's Laptops (NB) This item requests the City Commission to authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for recurring high speed wireless service.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080129. 0 E-Government Tape Drive Purchase (NB)Staff RecommendationE-Government Tape Drive Purchase (NB) This item seeks authorization for staff to purchase a backup tape drive solution using a price discounted off the State of Florida's Information Technology hardware contract.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080144. 0 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2008 Local Solicitation (NB)Staff RecommendationEdward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2008 Local Solicitation (NB) This item requires City Commission authorization to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds in the amount of $16,000 for the Tutorial Assistance for At-Risk Youth and $9,000 for funding of the SAFE-T Kiosk for fiscal year 2009.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080145. 0 Gainesville Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration (B)Staff RecommendationGainesville Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration (B) This item requests the City Commission provide authority to the City Manager to accept funds awarded by the State of Florida and execute all related documents.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080152. 0 Summer Heat-Wave 2008 (NB)Staff RecommendationSummer Heat-Wave 2008 (NB) Summer Heat-Wave 2008 is designed to provide a well-rounded summer recreational and educational program for at-risk youth that will include both middle and high school aged students.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080124. 0 Request for City Commission Contingency Funds for the Ninth Annual Stop the Violence Rally (B)Staff RecommendationRequest for City Commission Contingency Funds for the Ninth Annual Stop the Violence Rally (B) This is a request for City Commission Contingency Funds for the People Against Violence Enterprises (PAVE) in support of the Ninth Annual Stop the Violence Rally.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080126. 0 Request for City Commission Contingency Funds for the Bo Diddley Memorial Service and Community Tribute at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Multipurpose Center (B)Staff RecommendationRequest for City Commission Contingency Funds for the Bo Diddley Memorial Service and Community Tribute at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Multipurpose Center (B) This item involves a request for City Commission Contingency funds for the security staffing and facility rental of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Multipurpose Center for the Bo Diddley Memorial Service and Community Tribute on June 7, 2008. Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080161. 0 Declare Scrap Metals Surplus and Authorize Contract for the Sale of Scrap Metals (B)Staff RecommendationDeclare Scrap Metals Surplus and Authorize Contract for the Sale of Scrap Metals (B) Staff recommends award of a contract to Ocala Recycling for the sale of surplus scrap metals.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080153. 0 MICHAEL WOHL AND DIANA OSBORN VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE AND JAMES L. GARRETT, SR., Eighth Judicial Circuit, Alachua County, Case No.: 01-2008-CA-002915 (B)Staff RecommendationMICHAEL WOHL AND DIANA OSBORN VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE AND JAMES L. GARRETT, SR., Eighth Judicial Circuit, Alachua County, Case No.: 01-2008-CA-002915 (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080154. 0 CEM ENTERPRISES, INC. v. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, ALACHUA COUNTY CASE NO. 2005-CA-3143 (B)Staff RecommendationCEM ENTERPRISES, INC. V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; ALACHUA COUNTY CASE NO.: 2005-CA-3143 (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080151. 0 City Commission Approved Workshops (NB)Staff RecommendationCity Commission Approved Workshops (NB)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080164. 0 Resignation of Art in Public Places Trust Member Peggy A. Richardson (B)Staff RecommendationResignation of Art in Public Places Trust Member Peggy A. Richardson (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080166. 0 City Commission Minutes (B)Staff RecommendationCity Commission Minutes (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080111. 1 State LECFTF Funding for Joint Aviation Unit Helicopter Fuel (NB)Staff RecommendationState LECFTF Funding for Joint Aviation Unit Helicopter Fuel (NB)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
070159. 11 Preference (tie-breaker) Given to City Contractors Who Provide Domestic Partner Benefits (B)Staff RecommendationPreference (tie-breaker) Given to City Contractors Who Provide Domestic Partner Benefits (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
070241. 10 AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICY 13, LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO PROVIDE "FMLA-LIKE" BENEFITS TO AN EMPLOYEE TO CARE FOR A REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNER (B)Staff RecommendationAMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICY 13, LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO PROVIDE "FMLA-LIKE" BENEFITS TO AN EMPLOYEE TO CARE FOR A REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNER (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
070889. 3 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES (B)OrdinanceANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-53 An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, relating to Equal Opportunity; adding protections against discrimination on the basis of gender identity to certain anti-discrimination policies of the City; amending the Policy Statement; amending the Discrimination, Harassment and Conduct Policy; amending the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; and amending the Equal Opportunity Complaint Policy; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
070826. 3 Rental Assistance Using Tax Increment Funds in the CRA Districts (B)Staff RecommendationRental Assistance Using Tax Increment Funds in the CRA Districts (B) This item involves a request from the City Commission to the Community Development Committee to determine if it is legal to use TIF funding to provide rental assistance similar to Section 8 vouchers to individuals and families.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080127. 0 Proposed Modifications to the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act (B)Discussion ItemProposed Modifications to the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act (B) The Countywide Visioning and Planning Committee (CVPC) is requesting comments and support for the CVPC Task Force's recommended changes to the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act (BAA). Approved as shown above (See Motion)Pass Action details Not available
080155. 0 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM AND TRUST FUND (B)OrdinanceRETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM AND TRUST FUND (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-52 An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, relating to the City's retiree health insurance program and trust fund, terminating the existing program and trust, creating a new retiree health insurance program and trust fund as Article XII of Chapter 2 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances; describing contributions and benefits provided under the program and Trust, providing for administration of the program and Trust; and protection against creditors; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date with retrospective application.Approved as shown above (See Motion)Pass Action details Not available
080148. 0 Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Month - July 2008 (B)ProclamationAmericans with Disabilities Act Awareness Month - July 2008 (B)Heard  Action details Not available
080149. 0 Recreation and Parks Month - July 2008 (B)ProclamationRecreation and Parks Month - July 2008 (B)Heard  Action details Not available
080051. 1 Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA) Requirements (B)Discussion ItemPublic Utilities Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA) Requirements (B) Staff will make a presentation on the requirements of Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005), the schedule and public participation procedure for consideration and determination of Standards 11, 12, and 13. PURPA jurisdictional members have until August 8, 2008, to begin consideration of net metering, fuel diversity, and fossil fuel generation efficiency. Considerations and findings will be presented to support the recommended City Commission determination to implement net metering by October 1, 2008. Staff recommends the City Commission determine that GRU meets the intent of the standards for fuel diversity and fossil fuel generation efficiency.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
070818. 1 PLANNED USE DISTRICT - FAT TUSCAN (B)OrdinancePLANNED USE DISTRICT - FAT TUSCAN (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-04; Petition 115LUC-07 PB An ordinance amending the City of Gainesville 2000-2010 Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map; by overlaying the "Planned Use District" category over certain property located in the vicinity of 725 Northeast 1st Street, as more specifically described in this ordinance, with the underlying reversionary future land use category of "Office"; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted (Ordinance) on Adoption ReadingPass Action details Not available
070819. 1 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - FAT TUSCAN (B)OrdinancePLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - FAT TUSCAN (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-05; Petition 112PDV-07 PB 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 "OR: 20 units/acre office residential district" to "PD: Planned Development District"; located in the vicinity of 725 Northeast 1st Street; commonly known as "Fat Tuscan Planned Development"; adopting a development plan report and development plan maps; providing conditions and restrictions; providing for enforcement; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
071209. 1 LAND USE CHANGE - 5200 SOUTHWEST 41ST BOULEVARD (B)OrdinanceLAND USE CHANGE - 5200 SOUTHWEST 41ST BOULEVARD (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-21, Petition 44LUC-08PB An ordinance amending the City of Gainesville 2000-2010 Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map; by changing the land use category of certain property, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from the Alachua County land use category of "Tourist/Entertainment" to the City of Gainesville land use category of "Commercial"; located in the vicinity of 5200 Southwest 41st Boulevard; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Approved (Petition) and Adopted on Adoption ReadingPass Action details Not available
071210. 1 REZONING - 5200 SOUTHWEST 41ST BOULEVARD (B)OrdinanceREZONING - 5200 SOUTHWEST 41ST BOULEVARD (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-22, Petition No. 43ZON-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 the Alachua County zoning category of "Highway oriented business services (BH) district" to the City of Gainesville zoning category of "BT: Tourist-oriented business district"; located in the vicinity of 5200 Southwest 41st Boulevard; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Approved (Petition) and Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
080014. 1 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CREATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT (B)OrdinanceINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CREATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT (B) (1) Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning between the School Board of Alachua County, Alachua County, and all cities and towns within Alachua County; and (2) Ordinance No. 0-08-42, Petition 46CPA-08PB An ordinance amending the City of Gainesville 2000-2010 Comprehensive Plan; by creating and adding a Public Schools Facilities Element; by creating Goals, Objectives and Policies to implement the new element; providing directions to the city manager; stating intent to adopt the new element as part of the City of Gainesville 2000-2010 Comprehensive Plan; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
081012 1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT - SCHOOL CONCURRENCY (B)OrdinanceCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT - SCHOOL CONCURRENCY (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-44, Petition 48CPA-08PB An ordinance amending the City of Gainesville 2000-2010 Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements Element relating to public school facilities; by referencing in Policy 1.2.6 adoption of Level Service Standards for Public School Facilities; by creating and adopting Table 15, consisting of the 5-year District Facilities Work Program for the School Board of Alachua County; providing directions to the city manager; stating intent to adopt the new element as part of the City of Gainesville 2000-2010 Comprehensive Plan; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
080016. 1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT - SCHOOL CONCURRENCY (B)OrdinanceCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT - SCHOOL CONCURRENCY (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-43, Petition 47CPA-08PB An ordinance amending the City of Gainesville 2000-2010 Comprehensive Plan, Intergovernmental Coordination Element relating to public school concurrency; by amending Policy 1.1.1 and Policy 1.1.2 to update statutory references; by creating a new policy 1.1.4 to provide for coordination in implementing public school concurrency requirements; by renumbering existing policies; providing directions to the city manager; stating intent to adopt the amended element as part of the City of Gainesville 2000-2010 Comprehensive Plan; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
080080. 0 URBAN SERVICES REPORT - AREA AROUND S.W. 20th AVENUE, EAST OF AND INCLUDING I-75 (B)OrdinanceURBAN SERVICES REPORT - AREA AROUND S.W. 20th AVENUE, EAST OF AND INCLUDING I-75 (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-40 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 generally located south of the City limits and north of Butler Plaza and Windmeadows Apartments, west of S.W. 34th Street and the City limits up to and including I-75, and north of the vicinity of S.W. Archer Road and the City limits; the area is proposed for annexation by the City of Gainesville pursuant to Chapter 90-496, as amended, Special Act, Laws of Florida, 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.Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
070688 4 LOBBYIST REGISTRATION (B)OrdinanceLOBBYIST REGISTRATION (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-12 An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, relating to registration of lobbyists; creating and adding a new Chapter 29, City of Gainesville Lobbyist Registration Act, creating and adding a new section 29-1, Intent and purpose; creating and adding a new section 29-2, Definitions; creating and adding a new section 29-3, Registration of lobbyists required; registration statements; creating and adding a new section 29-4, Exceptions; creating and adding a new section 29-5, Penalties; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
070209. 3 VENDING BOOTHS AND ITINERANT FOOD VENDORS (B)OrdinanceVENDING BOOTHS AND ITINERANT FOOD VENDORS (B) Ordinance No. 0-07-75; Petition 80TCH-07PB An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Chapter 19 and Chapter 30 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances, relating to itinerant food vendors; amending Section 30-61(c) to add itinerant food vendors as a permitted use in the General Business (BUS) zoning district subject to limitations and in accordance with Chapter 19, Article IV; amending Article IV of Chapter 19 by revising the definitions of vending booths and itinerant food vending conveyances; imposing size limitations and standards and clarifying the permit procedures, requirements and regulations for both vending booths and itinerant food vending conveyances; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Adopted on Final Reading, as amended (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
071162. 1 STREET VACATION - VEITCH STREET (B)OrdinanceSTREET VACATION - VEITCH STREET (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-29, Petition No. 40SVA-08PB An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, to vacate, abandon and close that portion of Veitch Street bounded by the north right-of-way line of Southeast 10th Avenue to a point 230.89 feet west of Southeast 4th Street, as more specifically described in this Ordinance; retaining a certain perpetual easement; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
070788. 3 "PLATFORM FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN" (B)Resolution"PLATFORM FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN" (B) A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Gainesville, Florida; committing to support the National League of Cities Platform for Strengthening Families and Improving Outcomes for Children, Youth, and Families, providing for a task force to further the goals as described in the Platform, and providing an immediate effective date.Adopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
080105. 0 Resolution to Dual-Name SW 7th Avenue to Isaiah "Ike" Norman Avenue (B)ResolutionResolution to Dual-Name SW 7th Avenue to Isaiah “Ike” Norman Avenue (B) This item involves a Resolution authorizing the dual-naming of the Porter's Community area of SW 7th Avenue between SW 5th Street and SW 5th Terrace to Isaiah “Ike” Norman Avenue. ContinuedPass Action details Not available
080147. 0 Student Seat Policy (B)Discussion ItemStudent Seat Policy (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080133. 0 Commissioner Jack Donovan - Accessibility: A Study of the Regional Transit System (B)Discussion ItemCommissioner Jack Donovan - Accessibility: A Study of the Regional Transit System (B)Withdrawn  Action details Not available
080150. 0 Commissioner Jeanna Mastrodicasa - Community Book Discussion (NB)Discussion ItemCommissioner Jeanna Mastrodicasa - Community Book Discussion (NB)Approved as shown above (See Motion)Pass Action details Not available
080157. 0 Commissioner Scherwin Henry - Vehicle for Hire Fees (NB)Discussion ItemCommissioner Scherwin Henry - Vehicle for Hire Fees (NB)Discussed  Action details Not available
080171. 0 Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan - Request for City Commission Volunteer to Chair the July 28, 2008 City Commission Meeting (NB)Discussion ItemMayor Pegeen Hanrahan - Request for City Commission Volunteer to Chair the July 28, 2008 City Commission Meeting (NB)Approved as AmendedPass Action details Not available
080130. 0 Taxi Stands (B)Discussion ItemTaxi Stands (B) As part of the Hospitality District Initiative, staff will provide an informational presentation and seek comment on plans for taxi stands in Downtown, College Park and a special taxi stand for University of Florida (UF) home football game days. Discussed  Action details Not available
080162. 0 South Energy Center to Support the New Shands Hospital Complex (NB)Discussion ItemSouth Energy Center to Support the New Shands Hospital Complex (NB)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080128. 0 Update on the Wild Spaces Public Places One-Half Cent Sales Tax Initiative's Implementation Plan for Capital Improvement Projects and Sensitive Lands Acquisition (B)Discussion ItemUpdate on the Wild Spaces Public Places One-Half Cent Sales Tax Initiative's Implementation Plan for Capital Improvement Projects and Sensitive Lands Acquisition (B) This item is an Update Referral on the Wild Spaces Public Places One-Half Cent Sales Tax Initiatives Implementation Plan for Capital Improvement Projects and Sensitive Lands Acquisition.Approved as shown above (Divided Question)Pass Action details Not available



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