City Commission - Regular Meeting

B.
INVOCATION

Pastor Kenyarda Feathers, Williams Temple Church of God in Christ

C.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA UPDATES:
None

REGULAR AGENDA UPDATES:
2024-793 Gainesville Police Department Quarterly Update (B) New Item, Explanation: Requested by the City Manager

2024-574 Ordinance Amending Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Fees (B) Updated Backup, Explanation: Requested by the City Attorney

Moved byCommissioner Book
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Motion: The City Commission adopt the modified regular and consent agenda.
Aye (7) Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner Book, and Commissioner Willits
Approved (7 to 0)

D.
CONSENT AGENDA

Moved byCommissioner Book
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Motion: The City Commission adopt the modified regular and consent agenda.
Aye (7) Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner Book, and Commissioner Willits
Approved On Consent (7 to 0)

1.
Approval of Minutes from the October 3, 2024 City Commission Meeting (B)

Moved byCommissioner Book
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Recommendation: The City Commission approve the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting.
Approved On Consent

2.
2024-772 Purchase of Real Property for Urban Conservation (B)

Moved byCommissioner Book
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Contract for Purchase and Sale of Real Property, including all documents to effectuate a closing, with 3036 Northwest 13^th Street, LLC, for the purchase of Tax Parcel 08975-000-000, in the amount of $140,000 plus any associated closing costs, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Approved On Consent

3.
2024-774 ConnectFree Funding for Jessie’s Village (B)

Moved byCommissioner Book
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Recommendation: The City Commission 1) award up to $87,700 in ConnectFree funds to Jessie’s Village; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents necessary to such funding, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form and legality.
Approved On Consent

4.
2024-778 Resignation of Fareed Johnson from the Police Advisory Committee and Nickolas Hill from the Gainesville Reinvestment Area Advisory Board (B)

Moved byCommissioner Book
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Recommendation: The City Commission accept the resignation of Fareed Johnson from the Police Advisory Committee and Nickolas Hill from the Gainesville Reinvestment Area Advisory Board, effective immediately.
Approved On Consent

5.
2024-785 Appointments to the City of Gainesville Advisory Boards and Committees (B)

Moved byCommissioner Book
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Recommendation: The City Commission appoint Aymen Murrani to the Police Advisory Committee for a term expiring January 21, 2028.
Approved On Consent

6.
2024-792 Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Small Government Enterprise Agreement for GIS Software Licensing (B)

Moved byCommissioner Book
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Recommendation: The City Commission authorizes the City Manager or designee to enter into a three-year Small Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. totaling $350,100.00 for GIS software licensing as a sole source purchase, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Approved On Consent

E.
EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

F.
BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - MORNING

1.
2024-793 Gainesville Police Department Quarterly Update (B)

Nelson Moya, Police Chief, gave a presentation on the Gainesville Police Department Quarterly Update.

Victoria Young, Police Captain, gave a presentation on violent crime prevention/intervention efforts, homeless outreach, co-responders unit.

Christopher Cardwell, Police Lieutenant, was introduced.

Paris Owens, Police Captain, Criminal Investigations Bureau, gave a presentation on recent criminal investigations.

Cynthia Curry, City Manager, spoke to the item related to the Gun Violence Prevention Alliance, and will provide meeting dates to the City Clerk.

Nancy Hallett Kerkau, Police Captain, gave a presentation on traffic safety.

Jamie Kurnick, Police Major, gave a presentation on Recruiting and Hiring.

Sworn Awards: July: Corporal Owen Osborne, Officer of the Month; August: Officer Andrew Milman, Officer of the Month.

Recommendation: The City Commission receive the GPD quarterly update.
Heard

2.
2024-623 Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Quarterly Update (B)

Rick Smith, Director of Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA), gave a presentation on the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Quarterly Update and will be providing a schedule to the City Commission regarding the NE 8th & Waldo Rd Project.

Cynthia Curry, City Manager, spoke to the item related to ensuring recruiting for the ambassador program and appropriate outreach to the community.

Recommendation: The City Commission hear a staff update and provide feedback.
Heard
Recess: 12:07 p.m.

G.
RESOLUTIONS – MORNING (Roll Call Required)

12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break

H.
CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m.

Commissioner Duncan-Walker did not return from recess.

I.
GAINESVILLE HISTORY MOMENT

Mangyne Vivian Filer

Lauren Poe, President, Greater Gainesville International Center, introduced the delegation from Kazakhstan.

The delegation introduced themselves: Mr. Damir Abdugaliyev, Ms. Gulmira Buyebayeva, Ms. Lyazat Kudekova, Mr. Meiirbek Baigelov, Ms. Zhansaya Myrzabayeva, Mr. Dosbol Zharylgassov (Facilitator)

The delegation presented Mayor Ward with a commemorative book.

J.
EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

K.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Public Comment: Chuck Ross

L.
BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - AFTERNOON

1.
2024-777 Appointments to the Gainesville/Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (B)

Teresa Callen and Todd Chase spoke to their applications.

Moved byCommissioner Willits
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Recommendation: The City Commission discuss appointments to the Gainesville/Alachua County Regional Airport Authority and take appropriate action.

Motion: Appoint Teresa Callen to the Gainesville/Alachua County Regional Airport Authority for a full term expiring July 31, 2027.
Aye (5) Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, and Commissioner Willits
Nay (1) Commissioner Book
Absent (1) Commissioner Duncan-Walker
Approved (5 to 1)

M.
RESOLUTIONS - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

1.
2024-773 Resolution for Public Transit Grant Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation (B)

Andrew Persons, Chief Operating Officer, gave an overview of the item.

Moved byCommissioner Book
Seconded byMayor Pro Tempore Chestnut
Recommendation: The City Commission 1) adopt the required Resolution; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute related Public Transportation Grant Agreement(s) with the Florida Department of Transportation, subject to approval as to form and legality by the City Attorney.

Motion: Approve as recommended.
Aye (6) Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner Book, and Commissioner Willits
Absent (1) Commissioner Duncan-Walker
Approved (6 to 0)

N.
ORDINANCES: ADOPTION READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

O.
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

1.
2024-574 Ordinance Amending Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Fees (B)

Dan Nee, City Attorney, mentioned this item was originally scheduled for September 26, 2024, but the meeting was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. This item needed to be scheduled at a later date to comply with notice requirements.

Moved byCommissioner Eastman
Seconded byMayor Pro Tempore Chestnut
Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

Motion: Approve as recommended on second reading.
Aye (6) Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner Book, and Commissioner Willits
Absent (1) Commissioner Duncan-Walker
Approved (6 to 0)

P.
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

Q.
COMMISSION COMMENT

Commissioner Willits - mentioned Wild Spaces, Public Places trails on hold due to the land being in Gainesville Regional Utilities right-of-way. Does a memorandum of understanding or a letter from the City Commission need to be drafted, or rethink these projects?

Cynthia Curry, City Manager, spoke to the item stating that they are awaiting a decision from GRU since February 2024; SLAs have not been finalized.

Mayor Ward - thanked city staff for preparing our community for two hurricanes.

Moved byCommissioner Willits
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Motion: Send a letter from the Mayor to the GRU Authority regarding a stalled decision on the three trail sections in GRU right of way for the Sweetwater Recreation trail and the NE 31st Avenue trails.
Aye (6) Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner Book, and Commissioner Willits
Absent (1) Commissioner Duncan-Walker
Approved (6 to 0)
Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Chestnut
Seconded byCommissioner Eastman
Motion: Send a letter from Mayor to GRU Authority for an update on the Service Level Agreements with the Charter Offices.
Aye (6) Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner Book, and Commissioner Willits
Absent (1) Commissioner Duncan-Walker
Approved (6 to 0)
Recess: 2:03 p.m.

4:30 - 5:30 PM Dinner Break

R.
CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.

Commissioner Duncan-Walker joined the meeting.

Recommendation: To be presented to Isabella Ico
Heard

2.
2024-788 Central Florida Community Action Agency Day (B)

Recommendation: To be presented to Caroline W. Ruff-Looney.
Heard

3.
2024-789 Lights on Afterschool Day (B)

Recommendation: To be presented to Marsha Kiner.
Heard

4.
2024-790 Jani'yah Irving Youth Foundation Memorial Day (B)

Recommendation: To be presented to Ayana Archer.
Heard

AB.
COMMISSION COMMENT

AC.
ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

Aye (7)	Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner Book, and Commissioner Willits

Aye (5)	Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, and Commissioner Willits
Nay (1)	Commissioner Book


Absent (1)	Commissioner Duncan-Walker

Aye (6)	Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tempore Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner Book, and Commissioner Willits



Absent (1)	Commissioner Duncan-Walker

A.CALL TO ORDER

B.INVOCATION

C.ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

D.CONSENT AGENDA

1.Approval of Minutes from the October 3, 2024 City Commission Meeting (B)

2.2024-772 Purchase of Real Property for Urban Conservation (B)

3.2024-774 ConnectFree Funding for Jessie’s Village (B)

4.2024-778 Resignation of Fareed Johnson from the Police Advisory Committee and Nickolas Hill from the Gainesville Reinvestment Area Advisory Board (B)

5.2024-785 Appointments to the City of Gainesville Advisory Boards and Committees (B)

6.2024-792 Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Small Government Enterprise Agreement for GIS Software Licensing (B)

E.EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

F.BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - MORNING

1.2024-793 Gainesville Police Department Quarterly Update (B)

2.2024-623 Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Quarterly Update (B)

G.RESOLUTIONS – MORNING (Roll Call Required)

H.CALL TO ORDER

I.GAINESVILLE HISTORY MOMENT

J.EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

K.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

L.BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - AFTERNOON

1.2024-777 Appointments to the Gainesville/Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (B)

M.RESOLUTIONS - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

1.2024-773 Resolution for Public Transit Grant Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation (B)

N.ORDINANCES: ADOPTION READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

O.ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

1.2024-574 Ordinance Amending Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Fees (B)

P.ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

Q.COMMISSION COMMENT

R.CALL TO ORDER

S.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

T.PROCLAMATIONS & SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

1.2024-786 American Pharmacists Month (B)

2.2024-788 Central Florida Community Action Agency Day (B)

3.2024-789 Lights on Afterschool Day (B)

4.2024-790 Jani'yah Irving Youth Foundation Memorial Day (B)

U.EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

V.RESOLUTIONS - EVENING (Roll Call Required)

W.BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - EVENING

X.PUBLIC HEARINGS (Including Planning Petitions)

Y.ORDINANCES: ADOPTION READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)

Z.ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)

AA.ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)

AB.COMMISSION COMMENT

AC.ADJOURNMENT

Details

History

Vote Result

A.
CALL TO ORDER