City of Gainesville
General Policy Committee Meeting
AGENDA

Thursday, February 09, 2023 at 1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

City Hall, Roberta Lisle Kline Conference Room (Room 16)

200 East University Ave

Gainesville, FL 32601

 

Commission Members

Mayor Harvey L. Ward, Jr.

Mayor Pro Tempore Desmon Duncan-Walker (District 1)

Reina Saco (At Large, Seat A)

Cynthia Moore Chestnut (At Large, Seat B)

Ed Book (District 2)

Casey Willits (District 3)

Bryan Eastman (District 4)

 

The City Commission makes policy and conducts City business in an open forum. For information on how to attend the meeting and submit public comment, visit the City Agendas & Meetings website. 

 

Neighbors are welcome to attend meetings in person. Seating capacity may be limited. Fill out a
comment card and give it to the meeting clerk to request to speak. Speakers will be called to share
their comments in the order of sign-up.

The City Hall Auditorium and Roberta Lisle Kline Conference Room are equipped with hearing loop
assistive listening systems. When using your own hearing aid, you must switch your device to Telecoil
or “T” mode. If your hearing aid does not have a Telecoil mode, broadcast staff can provide a
headset.

 

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contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at [phone] at least two business days in advance.
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Speech to Speech (STS) relay, please call 1-877-955-5334. For STS Spanish relay, please call 1-
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A.

CALL TO ORDER

Agenda Statement: The City of Gainesville encourages civil public speech. The Gainesville City Commission expects each person entering this chamber to treat others with respect and courtesy. Speakers are expected to focus on agenda items under discussion and avoid personal attacks or offensive comments. Threatening language is not allowed. Anyone who repeatedly disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. Signs, props, posters, food and drink should be left outside the auditorium.

B.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

C.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

D.

BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS

2023-109 Infrastructure and Wild Spaces / Public Places Surtax Update (B)

Department: City Manager

Description: This is a presentation on the status of the Wild Spaces / Public Places and Infrastructure Surtax. Staff will be presenting an update on the current Wild Spaces / Public Places program as well as making recommendations on future surtax projects.

Fiscal Note: The surtax is estimated to generate approximately $17.4 million per year. $8.7 million for Wild Spaces / Public Places and $8.7 for critical infrastructure.

• Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) receive a presentation from staff; and, 2) approve staff recommendation for the FY 2023 Surtax Work program.

2023-86 Notification Requirements for Rent Increases and Lease Terminations (B)

Department: Office of the City Clerk

Description: The Policy Research Team will share research on ordinances creating increased notification requirements for rent increases and lease terminations.

Fiscal Note: N/A

• Recommendation: The General Policy Committee hear a presentation from staff and discuss.

2023-09 Commissioner Ed Book: Discussion Item – Written Community Input Procedure (B)

Department: Office of the City Commission

Description: A discussion on community input procedures and potential opportunities for enhancement.

Fiscal Note: N/A

• Recommendation: The General Policy Committee hear an update from staff and discuss.

E.

MEMBER COMMENT

F.

NEXT MEETING DATE - February 23, 2023

G.

ADJOURNMENT