City Commission Regular Meeting

MINUTES

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City Hall Auditorium
200 East University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Members Present:
  • Mayor Ward, 
  • Commissioner Book, 
  • Commissioner Chestnut, 
  • Mayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker, 
  • Commissioner Eastman, 
  • Commissioner Saco, 
  • and Commissioner Willits 

A.
CALL TO ORDER - 10:03 AM 

  

B.
INVOCATION

  

Bishop Christopher Stokes, The New Beginning Christian Worship Center, Inc.

  • Heard

C.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Motion: The City Commission adopt the regular and consent agenda.

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

D.
CONSENT AGENDA

  

1.
Approval of Minutes from the April 17, April 19, April 20, and April 24, 2023 Meetings (B)

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

     

    Recommendation: The City Commission approve the minutes from April 17, April 19, April 20, and April 24, 2023.

    Approved On Consent

2.
2023-380 ITB Award for Opening and Closing Parks and Cleaning Park Restrooms (B)

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) award the contracts to Contractors Enterprises Inc. and Zaharaly Cleaners for opening and closing listed parks and cleaning park and facility restrooms, and 2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any related contracts, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    Approved On Consent

3.
2023-404 GCRA Housing Programs Annual Funding Approval (B)

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission approve contract renewals for the listed GCRA housing programs as permitted by each contract.

    Approved On Consent

4.
2023-385 USDA Grant Application for Multifamily Food Waste Pilot Program (B)

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the USDA grant application for Multifamily Food Waste Pilot Program, grant award and any other necessary documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    Approved On Consent

5.
2023-399 Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources Special Categories Grant Application (NB)

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission to 1) approve the request for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA), Division of Cultural Affairs, to apply for the grant and for the City to accept the grant, if awarded, from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant award agreement and other grant-related documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    Approved On Consent

6.
2023-400 Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs General Program Support Multidisciplinary Presenter 2024-2025 (NB)

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission to 1) approve the request for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) to apply for the grant and the City to accept the grant, if awarded, from the Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant award agreement and other grant-related documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    Approved On Consent

7.
2023-414 Appointments to the City Commission Advisory Boards and Committees (B)

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission appoint:
    - Sarah Erekson and Heather Kates to the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board for terms ending on October 3, 2025.
    - Selena Fernandez to the student seat of the Public Recreation and Parks Board for a term ending on September 30, 2023.

    Approved On Consent

8.
2023-416 Non-Compliance with Attendance Requirements (B)

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission approve the removal of Jason Hurst from the City Plan Board and Kristyn Lopez from the Cultural Affairs Board, effective immediately.

    Approved On Consent

9.
2023-418 Resignation of Jackie Davis from the SHIP-Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (B)

  
  • Moved byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission accepts the resignation of Jackie Davis, effective immediately.

    Approved On Consent

E.
EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

  

Tana Silva

F.
BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - MORNING

  

1.
2023-403 Gainesville Police Department FY23 2nd Quarter Update (B)

  

Cynthia Curry, City Manager introduced the item.

Paris Owens, Acting GPD Chief introduced the item. 

Presentation given by Jamie Kurnick, Police Chief Inspector.

Commissioner Chestnut arrived at 10:10 AM.

Public Comment: Donald Shepherd

  • Recommendation: The City Commission hear the quarterly update.

    Heard

2.
2023-398 Appointment of a City Commissioner for Annual Meetings of Elected Officials regarding Coordination of Land Use and School Facilities Planning (NB)

  
  • Moved byCommissioner Saco
    Seconded byCommissioner Book

    Recommendation: The City Commission appoint a member of the City Commission to represent the city at the annual meetings of elected officials regarding the coordination of land use and school facilities planning.

    Motion: Appoint Commissioner Eastman to the annual meetings of elected officials regarding coordination of land use and school facilities planning.

    Aye (7)Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner Book, and Commissioner Willits
    Approved (7 to 0)

  • Recess - 11:57 AM

G.
RESOLUTIONS – MORNING (Roll Call Required) 

  
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break

H.
CALL TO ORDER – 1:02 PM

  

I.
GAINESVILLE HISTORY MOMENT

  

Vivian Filer

  • Heard

J.
EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

  

K.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

  

L.
BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - AFTERNOON

  

1.
2023-419 Discussion – Interim City Clerk (B)

  

Heather Mitterer, Assistant Director of Human Resources spoke to the item.

Commissioner Chestnut arrived at 1:19 PM.

  • Moved byCommissioner Willits
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission discuss and take action deemed necessary.

    Motion: Open internal search for the Interim City Clerk for 15 days.

    Aye (4)Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Commissioner Eastman, and Commissioner Willits
    Nay (2)Mayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker, and Commissioner Chestnut
    Absent (1)Commissioner Book
    Approved (4 to 2)

M.
RESOLUTIONS - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

  

1.
2023-417 Resolution Establishing a Formula to Determine the Level of the Government Services Contribution from Gainesville Regional Utilities to the General Government General Fund (B)

  

Anthony Cunningham, General Manager for Utilities spoke to the item.

  • Moved byCommissioner Chestnut
    Seconded byMayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker

    Recommendation: The City Commission approve the resolution authorizing the establishment of a formula to determine the level of the Government Services Contribution from Gainesville Regional Utilities to the General Government General Fund.

    Motion: Approve as Recommended.

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

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

  

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

  

1.
2022-747 Rosier Voluntary Annexation Petitions for 12.60 Acres of Property on SW 47th Way (B)

  
  • Moved byCommissioner Eastman
    Seconded byCommissioner Saco

    Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

    Motion: Approve as Recommended.

    Aye (5)Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker, Commissioner Chestnut, and Commissioner Eastman
    Nay (1)Commissioner Willits
    Absent (1)Commissioner Book
    Approved (5 to 1)

2.
2022-707 LD22-000130 Text Amendment Centerline of Street Setback Measurement (B)

  
  • Moved byCommissioner Chestnut
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

    Motion: Approve as Recommended.

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

3.
2023-76 Gainesville 60 Zoning Change (B)

  

Phil Mann, Special Advisor to the City Manager spoke to the item.

Brian Singleton, Director of Public Works spoke to the item.

Clay Sweger, EDA spoke to the item.

  • Moved byCommissioner Saco
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

    Motion: Approve as Recommended.

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

4.
2023-78 Oak Gate Zoning Amendment (B)

  
  • Moved byCommissioner Chestnut
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

    Motion: Approve as Recommended.

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

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

  

1.
2023-407 Text Change – Tree Mitigation Funds (B)

  

Brian Singleton, Director of Public Works spoke to the item.

Presentation given by Dave Conser, City Arborist.

Public Comment: Donald Shepherd

  • Moved byCommissioner Saco
    Seconded byCommissioner Eastman

    Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

    Motion: Approve as Recommended.

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

Q.
COMMISSION COMMENT

  

Commissioner Eastman: 1) Connecting Hogtown Creek from north to south. Wondering if property is on acquisition list?   Andrew Persons, Special Advisor to the City Manager spoke to the item. 2) Key to the City - wants to move forward with it and get next steps for restarting the program. Bring research back to regular meeting to be presented.

Commissioner Willits - Legal passed an anti-transgender bathroom bill. Daniel Nee, City Attorney spoke to the item.

Recess: 2:56 PM

4:30 - 5:30 PM Dinner Break

R.
CALL TO ORDER - 5:32 PM

  

S.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  

Eastside High School Navy JROTC

T.
PROCLAMATIONS & SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

  

1.
2023-413 National Arab American Heritage Month (B)

  

  • Recommendation: To be presented to Laila Fakhoury.

    Heard

2.
2023-415 Youth Week (B)

  

  • Recommendation: To be presented to Louis Mallory.

    Heard

U.
EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

  

V.
RESOLUTIONS - ROLL CALL REQUIRED

  

W.
BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - EVENING

  

1.
2023-387 Project Manager Contract for East Gainesville Transformational Projects (B)

  

Cynthia Curry, City Manager introduced the item.

Phil Mann, Special Advisor to the City Manager spoke to the item.

Andrew Persons, Special Advisor to the City Manager spoke to the item.

Gerry Dedenbach, EDA spoke to the item.

Daniel Nee, City Attorney spoke to the item.

Public Comment: Jo Beaty

  • Moved byCommissioner Chestnut
    Seconded byCommissioner Saco

    Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) approve the contract for project management; and 2) authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney, or designee, as to form and legality.

    Motion: Approve as Recommended.

    Aye (5)Commissioner Saco, Mayor Ward, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Eastman, and Commissioner Willits
    Nay (2)Mayor Pro Tempore Duncan-Walker, and Commissioner Book
    Approved (5 to 2)

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

  

Commissioner Book - Law Enforcement Memorial Service started at 7:00 PM. He will be headed over there.

AC.
 ADJOURNMENT - 7:09 PM

  
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