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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/19/2015 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall Auditorium
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150523. 1 Updated Referral Lists (B)Staff RecommendationUpdated Referral Lists (B)Approved as Recommended  Action details Not available
150528. 1  Staff RecommendationCity Commission Minutes (B)Approved as Recommended  Action details Not available
150476. 1  Staff RecommendationAppointments to City Commission Advisory Boards and Committees (NB)Approved as Recommended  Action details Not available
150503. 1  Discussion ItemAlachua County Students to Successful Citizens System of Care Program (B) This item is a request for the City Commission to hear a presentation from Alachua County Schools and the Juvenile Justice Council requesting the City's support to include the Alachua County Public Schools System of Care in its Legislative Packet for FY 2017. **Presentation Time: 20 Minutes**Approved, as shown abovePass Action details Not available
140292. 6 Landlord PermitsOrdinanceREVISIONS TO LANDLORD PERMITS SECTIONS OF CODE OF ORDINANCES (B) Ordinance No. 140292 An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances related to landlord permits by amending Section 2-377 - Applicability; jurisdiction; amending Chapter 14.5 - Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article I. - Landlord Permits; amending Appendix A. - Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges; 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
150103. 3 Evaluate Removing the Checkbox on the Job Application that Identifies if the Applicant has a Criminal Arrest History.Discussion ItemRemoval of the Criminal Conviction History Checkbox from the Employment Application (B) Discuss removing the Employment Application Checkbox that identifies whether applicantants have a criminal arrest history. **STAFF PRESENTATION 5 MINS**Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
150522. 1  Discussion ItemAppointment to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board and City Beautification Board (B)Approved, as shown above  Action details Not available
150535. 1 Mayor Ed Braddy - Emergency Services Unit (ESU) (NB)Discussion ItemEmergency Services Unit (ESU) (B) This referral highlights the enhancment of the Gainesville Police Department Emergency Services/Special Response Group, to save and protect life through the use of enhanced tactics and equipment. Estimated time of presentation is 15 minutes.ReferredPass Action details Not available
150536. 1  Discussion ItemMayor Ed Braddy - Guide to Greater Gainesville (NB)Approved, as shown abovePass Action details Not available
150491. 1  Special RecognitionCity of Gainesville's Citizens' Academy Fall 2015 Graduates (NB)Heard  Action details Not available
150499. 1  Special RecognitionFlorida Public Transportation Association 2015 Awards Received by Regional Transit System (NB) This item involves a request for the City Commission to recognize the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) 2015 Awards received by the Regional Transit System (RTS).Heard  Action details Not available
150468. 1  ProclamationPrematurity Awareness Month - November 2015 (B)Placed on File  Action details Not available
150469. 1  ProclamationNational Family Caregivers Month - November 2015 (B)Heard  Action details Not available
150470. 1  ProclamationNational Hospice Palliative Care Month - November 2015 (B)Heard  Action details Not available
150519. 1  ResolutionREPLACEMENT OF CREDIT AGREEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL PAPER NOTES, SERIES C (B) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO ITS UTILITIES SYSTEM COMMERCIAL PAPER NOTES, SERIES C; APPROVING THE FORM OF A CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AND DELEGATING TO AUTHORIZED OFFICERS THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE THE TERMS THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF COSTS OF ISSUANCE RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING PROPER OFFICIALS TO DO ALL OTHER THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE REPLACEMENT CREDIT FACILITY; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.Adopted (Resolution) and Approved the RecommendationPass Action details Not available
150492. 1  ResolutionQualified Target Industry (QTI) Resolution - Project Night (B) This item seeks City Commission approval for a QTI Resolution associated with prospective job creation for the location within the City of Gainesville of Project Night.Adopted (Resolution) and Approved the RecommendationPass Action details Not available
150500. 1  ResolutionResolution for 5310 Grant Application (B) This item is a request for the City Commission to adopt a Resolution to allow the Regional Transit System (RTS) to apply for a 5310 Grant to purchase paratransit trips and paratransit vehicles to provide ADA service to the disabled citizens of Gainesville.Adopted (Resolution) and Approved the RecommendationPass Action details Not available
150501. 1  ResolutionResolution for 5311 Grant Application (B) This item is a request for the City Commission to adopt a Resolution to allow the Regional Transit System (RTS) to apply for a 5311 Grant to purchase Demand Response trips and to continue to provide Route 23 transportation services to the citizens of Gainesville.Adopted (Resolution) and Approved the RecommendationPass Action details Not available
150502. 1  ResolutionResolution for 5339 Grant Application (B) This item is a request for the City Commission to adopt a Resolution to allow the Regional Transit System (RTS) to apply for a 5339 Grant to purchase paratransit vans and mobile data equipment to provide ADA service to the disabled citizens of Gainesville.Adopted (Resolution) and Approved the RecommendationPass Action details Not available
150520. 1  ResolutionRESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RECORDING OF A REGULATORY ASSET AND PENSION LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (B) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF PENSION LIABILITIES AS A REGULATORY ASSET RELATED TO PENSION COSTS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD STATEMENT NO. 62; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.Adopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
150512. 2  Discussion ItemUTILITY GOVERNANCE ALTERNATIVES (B)Heard  Action details Not available
150521. 1  ResolutionCITY COMMISSION RULES (B) Resolution No. 150521 A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING IN ITS ENTIRETY THE RULES OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO ELIMINATE THE REGIONAL UTILITIES COMMITTEE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.Continued  Action details Not available
140384. 9 GRU Governance - Draft Language to Create a Utility Advisory Board (B)Discussion ItemTransistion from RUC to Utility Advisory Board (B)Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
150395. 3  OrdinanceDEFINING AND ALLOWING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS (B) Ordinance No. 150395, Petition PB-15-80 TCH An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Land Development Code (Chapter 30 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances) to allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, as defined in this ordinance, as a permitted use in certain zoning districts; by amending Section 30-23 to add definitions; by amending the following zoning districts to add Medical Marijuana Dispensaries as a permitted use by right: Office Residential District (OR), General Office District (OF), General Business District (BUS), Mixed-Use Low Intensity District (MU-1), Mixed-Use Medium Intensity District (MU-2), Urban Mixed-Use District 1 (UMU-1), Urban Mixed-Use District 2 (UMU-2), Central City District (CCD), Medical Services District (MD), and Corporate Park District (CP); providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
150304. 3  OrdinanceQUASI-JUDICIAL - HISTORIC PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION - 420 NE 5th STREET (B) Ordinance No. 150304 An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, finding that property located at 420 NE 5th Street, Gainesville, Florida, as more specifically described in this ordinance, qualifies for an ad valorem tax exemption for historic properties; granting an exemption from ad valorem tax for certain improvements beginning January 1, 2016, and continuing for 10 years under certain conditions; authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk of the Commission to sign the Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption Covenant between the property owner and the City; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
150350. 3  OrdinanceVACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - 207 FEET OF UNIMPROVED ALLEY BETWEEN SW 7TH TERRACE AND SW 6TH STREET, SOUTH OF SW 4TH AVENUE (B) Ordinance No. 150350; Petition PB-15-63 SVA An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, to vacate, abandon, and close an unimproved alley public right-of-way that extends for 207 feet between SW 7th Terrace and SW 6th Street, south of SW 4th Avenue, as more specifically described in this ordinance; reserving a utilities easement; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
150089 3  OrdinanceLAND USE CHANGE - PAYNES PRAIRIE SHEETFLOW RESTORATION PROJECT (B) Ordinance No. 150089; Petition No. PB-15-13 LUC An ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Gainesville Comprehensive Plan by changing the land use category of approximately 258 acres of property that is generally located in the 3400 block of SW Williston Road and contains the Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration Project and Sweetwater Wetlands Park, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Alachua County Preservation to City of Gainesville Public and Institutional Facilities (PF); providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance) and Approved the RecommendationPass Action details Not available
150090. 3  OrdinanceQUASI-JUDICIAL - REZONING - PAYNES PRAIRIE SHEETFLOW RESTORATION PROJECT (B) ORDINANCE NO. 150090; Petition No. PB-15-14 ZON An ordinance amending the Zoning Map Atlas of the City of Gainesville, Florida, by rezoning approximately 258 acres of property that is generally located in the 3400 block of SW Williston Road and contains the Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration Project and Sweetwater Wetlands Park, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Alachua County Conservation (C-1) to City of Gainesville Public Services and Operations District (PS); providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
150111. 3  OrdinanceLAND USE CHANGE - 2100 NE 39TH AVENUE (B) Ordinance No. 150111; Petition No. Petition No. PB-15-44 LUC An ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Gainesville Comprehensive Plan by changing the land use category of approximately 498 acres of property that is generally located at 2100 NE 39th Avenue and is bordered on the north by NE 53rd Avenue, on the south by NE 39th Avenue, on the west by NE 15th Street, and Waldo Road approximately 440 feet to the east, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Planned Use District (PUD) to Residential Low-Density (RL), Residential Medium-Density (RM), Office (O) and Business Industrial (BI); providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
150112. 3  OrdinanceQUASI-JUDICIAL - REZONING - 2100 NE 39TH AVENUE (B) Ordinance No. 150112, Petition PB-15-43 ZON An ordinance amending the Zoning Map Atlas of the City of Gainesville, Florida, by rezoning approximately 498 acres of property that is generally located at 2100 NE 39th Avenue and is bordered on the north by NE 53rd Avenue, on the south by NE 39th Avenue, on the west by NE 15th Street, and Waldo Road approximately 440 feet to the east, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Single-Family Residential district (RSF-1) (3.5 units/acre), Single-Family Residential district (RSF-4) (8 units/acre), and Limited Industrial district (I-1) to Single-Family/Multiple-Family Residential district (RMF-5) (12 units/acre), Multiple-Family Residential district (RMF-8) (8-30 units/acre), General Office district (OF), and Business Industrial district (BI); providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
150113. 3  OrdinanceCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - HATCHET CREEK PLANNED USE DISTRICT (B) Ordinance No. 150113, Petition PB-15-55 CPA An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Gainesville, Florida, by deleting Policy 4.3.5 and its associated map concerning the Hatchet Creek Planned Use District from the Future Land Use Element; providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance) and Approved the RecommendationPass Action details Not available
150494. 1  Discussion ItemMayor Ed Braddy - Jasmin Hall EO Case. (NB)Heard  Action details Not available
150537. 1  Discussion ItemCommissioner Craig Carter - Charter Amendment for Chief of Police (NB)Discussed  Action details Not available
150570. 1 Establishment of a Community Reinvestment Fund along the lines of the CRA Fund but Applicable to any part of the CityDiscussion ItemEstablishment of a Community Reinvestment Fund along the lines of the CRA Fund but Applicable to any part of the CityReferredPass Action details Not available
150571. 1 Living Wage Ordinance and How it Impacts City Employees and those that Contract with the CityDiscussion ItemLiving Wage Ordinance and How it Impacts the City and those that Contract with the City (B) Discussion of the City’s Living Wage.ReferredPass Action details Not available
150573. 1 JumbotronDiscussion ItemJumbotronReferredPass Action details Not available
150574. 1 Equal Opportunity Diversity Recruiter under the Director of Equal OpportunityDiscussion ItemEqual Opportunity Diversity Recruiter (B) A review of diversity recruitment and placement of a Diversity Recruiter position under the Director of Equal Opportunity.ReferredPass Action details Not available



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