Alachua public meetings in 2021

Youth Advisory Council

The Alachua Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes from November 18, 2021, and discuss three new items: a presentation on the Alachua County Quilt Remembrance Project, a voter registration proposal for Santa Fe High School, and attending the 2022 Youth Council Legislative Action Day in Tallahassee. The council will also receive citizen comments.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2021 meeting
• Presentation on Alachua County Quilt Remembrance Project
• Youth Voter Registration project for Santa Fe High School
• Discussion of attending 2022 Youth Council Legislative Action Day (Feb 8-9, Tallahassee, $25 registration fee)

The Youth Advisory Council discussed organizing a litter cleanup in Alachua after Vice Chair Grosz raised concerns. City Commissioner Dayna Miller recommended contacting the Keep Alachua Beautiful program, which provides supplies, and mentioned the city's Annual Spring Clean Up Day in early May. Deputy City Clerk Williams agreed to contact the program. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Jamie Morris, seconded by Addison Grosz)
• Discussed organizing a litter cleanup, with no formal action taken
• Agreed to contact Keep Alachua Beautiful for supplies and support

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning for the ±160.2-acre Cellon Creek property owned by the University of Florida Foundation, proposing to change the future land use and zoning to Corporate Park. The board will also vote on a 12-month extension for Ray's Metal Works' site plan development order and consider adding a Property Rights Element to the city's comprehensive plan. The agenda includes approval of the November 9, 2021 minutes.

• Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Cellon Creek (±160.2 acres) from Commercial, Community Commercial, High Density Residential, and Moderate Density Residential to Corporate Park (Tax Parcel 05949-000-000)
• Rezoning of Cellon Creek from Agricultural (A) to Corporate Park (CP) (Tax Parcel 05949-000-000)
• 12-month extension of Ray's Metal Works site plan development order for a ±2,550 sq ft building addition
• Amendment to add a Property Rights Element to the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of November 9, 2021 PZB meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a rezoning for the 160.2-acre Cellon Creek property, changing its Future Land Use Map designation from Commercial, Community Commercial, High Density Residential, and Moderate Density Residential to Corporate Park, and its zoning from Agricultural to Corporate Park. The board also approved a 12-month extension for Ray's Metal Works' site plan development order and recommended adding a Property Rights Element to the City's Comprehensive Plan. All votes were 4-0, with two members absent.

• Approved 12-month extension for Ray's Metal Works site plan development order (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Cellon Creek FLUM amendment to Corporate Park (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Cellon Creek rezoning from Agricultural to Corporate Park (4-0)
• Recommended adding Property Rights Element to Comprehensive Plan (4-0)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will receive a fiscal analysis report for FY 2020-21 through September 30, 2021, and hold public hearings on the Savannah Station Phase IIB final plat and a tree mitigation request. The agenda also includes a bid for mowing and landscaping services, and acceptance of maintenance bonds for Baywood Centre and Savannah Station Phase 2A.

• Resolution 22-06: Savannah Station Phase 2B Off-Site Tree Mitigation Request
• Savannah Station Phase IIB Final Plat: 64 lots on ±15.64 acres (Parcels 03980-021-000 and 03980-022-000)
• RFB 2022-01: Mowing and Landscaping Services for Municipal Complex/Swick House, Skinner Park/Alachua Lions Club & TK Basin
• Baywood Centre Lot 3 Final Plat: Acceptance of Maintenance Bond and Release of Common Law Performance Bond
• Fiscal Analysis Report: FY 2020-21 amended budget $46,311,081; revenues $38.1M (82%), expenses $40.5M (87%)

The City Commission approved Resolution 22-06 for Savannah Station Phase 2B off-site tree mitigation, and also approved the final plat for Phase 2B, which subdivides 15.64 acres into 64 lots. The commission awarded a mowing and landscaping services contract, accepted infrastructure for Savannah Station Phase 2A Unit 1, and approved a maintenance bond release for Baywood Centre Lot 3. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 22-06 for Savannah Station Phase 2B off-site tree mitigation (3-0)
• Approved Savannah Station Phase 2B final plat, subdividing 15.64 acres into 64 lots (3-0)
• Awarded RFB 2022-01 for mowing and landscaping services (3-0)
• Accepted Baywood Centre Lot 3 final plat and released maintenance bond (3-0)
• Accepted Savannah Station Phase 2A Unit 1 infrastructure and returned $93,179.18 surety (3-0)

Senior Resources Advisory Board

This is the agenda for the Senior Resources Advisory Board meeting on December 8, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Senior Resources Advisory Board elected John E. Brown as Chair and Sandra Varnell as Vice Chair, both by unanimous consent. The board also approved the 2022 meeting calendar and changed the meeting time from 4 pm to 5 pm. The board discussed a survey of the senior community, with members to review and return comments by February 1, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected John E. Brown as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Sandra Varnell as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 SRAB meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Changed 2022 meeting time from 4 pm to 5 pm (unanimous)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hold quasi-judicial hearings on five code enforcement cases involving property violations, and will also consider accepting affidavits of non-compliance for two previously heard cases, which could result in daily fines. The agenda also includes approval of the September 23, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Case #21-0085: Willette Dixon, Parcel #03309-002-003, affidavit of non-compliance, possible daily fine
• Case #21-0173: Willie J. Walls, Parcel #03131-082-000, affidavit of non-compliance, possible daily fine
• Case #21-0180: Russell Trading Company Inc., Parcel #03615-001-000, violations for prohibited grading/clearing and tree removal
• Case #21-0193: Huntley Jiffy Liquidation Trust, Parcel #03346-000-000, violations for lack of meter access and unsanitary lot
• Case #21-0197: Granite Hill Holdings LLC, Parcel #03427-000-000, violations for junk/debris, tall grass/weeds, inoperable vehicles

The special magistrate heard code enforcement cases and made findings on each. He fined Russell Trading Company Inc. $250 for failing to obtain a permit and $5,000 for irreparable tree removal, with payment due by December 6, 2021, and required a site plan before further land disturbance. He granted extensions to Willette Dixon and Granite Hill Holdings LLC to come into compliance by January 2022, with daily fines if not met. He assessed a $150-per-day fine against Willie J. Walls for ongoing violations and ordered Leland Andrew Hill to remove a tree by December 23, 2021, or face a $200-per-day fine. The agenda was amended to remove a case that had come into compliance.

• Approved agenda as amended, removing Case #21-0193 (Huntley Jiffy Liquidation Trust) due to full compliance.
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2021, by consent.
• Found Willette Dixon in substantial compliance as of December 2, 2021, with full compliance required by January 19, 2022, or a $150-per-day fine.
• Found Willie J. Walls in non-compliance and assessed a $150-per-day fine, with review in 11 months for nuisance abatement.
• Found Russell Trading Company Inc. in violation of City Code 9.3.2(G) and 9.3.2(H), fining $250 and $5,000 respectively, payable by December 6, 2021, and requiring a site plan before further land disturbance.
• Found Granite Hill Holdings LLC in violation of City Code 302.1, 302.4, and 302.8, requiring full compliance by January 19, 2022, or a $100-per-day fine.
• Found Leland Andrew Hill in violation of City Code 6.2.1(E), requiring tree removal by December 23, 2021, or a $200-per-day fine and city-authorized removal at owner's expense.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to consider approving the preliminary plat for Convergence Research Park, a ±109-acre subdivision by the University of Florida Foundation with 273 lots. The meeting also includes a presentation of a certificate to a local teacher and discussion of a water quality project and a grant application. The agenda is otherwise routine with standard procedural items.

• Preliminary Plat – Convergence Research Park: 273 lots on ±109 acres, south of San Felasco Parkway, east of County Road 241
• Resolution 22-05: Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Application
• Design of the Alachua Water Quality and Resiliency Improvement Project
• Body Worn Camera Purchase (consent agenda)
• Certificate of Appreciation to Lauren Chandler, Gannett's Amazing Teacher Award winner

The City Commission approved the preliminary plat for Convergence Research Park, a 109-acre subdivision with 273 lots south of San Felasco Parkway, after a public hearing. The commission also approved a $485,000 contract for the Alachua Water Quality and Resiliency Improvement Project and adopted Resolution 22-05 for a Florida Job Growth Grant Fund application. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved preliminary plat for Convergence Research Park (273 lots on ~109 acres) by 4-0 roll call vote.
• Approved $485,000 contract for professional engineering services for the Alachua Water Quality and Resiliency Improvement Project by 4-0 roll call vote.
• Adopted Resolution 22-05 to apply for the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund by 4-0 roll call vote.
• Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (motion by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Vice Mayor Brown).
• Approved waiver of rules of procedure to read Resolution 22-05 by title only (motion by Commissioner Blalock, seconded by Commissioner Miller).

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will receive updates on the Senior Appreciation Project (Christmas Caroling and Bingo) and the Christmas Parade on Main Street, and will vote on approving the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions.

• Senior Appreciation Project: Christmas Caroling and Bingo at Hathcock Center on December 4, 2021, 1-3 pm
• Christmas Parade on Main Street: YAC to help build City float and participate in parade on December 11, 2021
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2021 meeting

The Youth Advisory Council met on November 18, 2021, and approved the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting. The council received updates on the Senior Appreciation Project and the Christmas Parade on Main Street, with a float workday scheduled for December 7, 2021, at 6pm. A guest speaker from Children's Trust of Alachua introduced herself to the council. The meeting was adjourned after board and citizen comments.

• Approved the minutes of the October 28, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Scheduled the Christmas parade float workday for December 7, 2021, at 6pm.
• Received updates on the Senior Appreciation Project and Christmas parade float.
• Heard introduction from Elizabeth Cayson, Community Engagement Coordinator with Children's Trust of Alachua.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to approve the minutes from the October 18 meeting and receive updates on two projects: the Holiday Nights event series planned for Main Street in December, and a new parking lot project funded by a USDA grant. The board will also take public comments.

• Approval of October 18, 2021 minutes
• Holiday Nights: December events on Main Street with Santa, decorations, street closures, and sponsorships
• Parking lot update: 40-space lot with underground utilities, $150,000 USDA grant awarded

The board approved the October 18, 2021 minutes as amended by unanimous consent. Staff updates on Holiday Nights and the parking lot were presented, with members suggesting advertising, parking monitoring, and QR codes. The board discussed Harvest festival parking and towing concerns. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved October 18, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency will consider adopting Resolution CRA 22-01 to amend the FY 2021-2022 budget for a $150,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant for a new 40-space parking lot with underground utilities and stormwater improvements in downtown. The board will also hear updates on Main Street signage, the Plein Air Paintout, Holiday Nights, and the Alachua Woman's Club, and approve the September 13, 2021 minutes.

• Resolution CRA 22-01: $150,000 USDA grant for downtown parking lot with 40 spaces and underground utilities
• Main Street signage update: replacement of traffic signs and supports
• Plein Air Paintout on Main: $5,742.25 event funded by 50% matching grant
• Holiday Nights: December events on Main Street with Santa's Village, street closures, and decorations
• Alachua Woman's Club: Save the Woman's Club campaign and December 4 charity ball

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the September 13, 2021 meeting minutes and adopted Resolution CRA 22-01. Staff provided updates on Main Street signage, a Plein Air Paintout grant, Holiday Nights, and the Alachua Woman's Club, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 13, 2021 CRA minutes
• Adopted Resolution CRA 22-01

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold public hearings on two subdivision plats: a final plat for Alachua Crossings (16.02 acres into two lots) and a preliminary plat for Convergence Research Park (109 acres into 273 lots). They will also vote on budget amendments, including transferring $87,883 from contingency to police, human resources, and recreation budgets, and approving grant applications for justice assistance, water quality, and ARPA funds.

• Final plat for Alachua Crossings Minor Subdivision (16.02 acres, two lots, Parcel 05885-010-003)
• Preliminary plat for Convergence Research Park (109 acres, 273 lots, south of San Felasco Parkway)
• Resolution 22-02: Transfer $87,883 from General Fund Contingency to Police, Human Resources, and Recreation budgets
• Resolution 22-04: Budget amendment for USDA Rural Business Services grant (CRA Special Revenue Fund)
• Resolution 22-03: Budget amendment for ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant (Water Utility Enterprise Fund)

The City Commission approved the final plat for Alachua Crossings Minor Subdivision (5-0) and deferred the preliminary plat for Convergence Research Park to November 29, 2021. Several budget amendments and grant applications were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Alachua Crossings Minor Subdivision final plat (5-0)
• Deferred Convergence Research Park preliminary plat to Nov 29, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Subdividers Agreement for Briarwood Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved phasing schedule adjustment for Tara Baywood preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved FFY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant application (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-02 transferring $87,883 from General Fund contingency (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-03 for ARPA funds in Water Utility Enterprise Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-04 for USDA Rural Business Services grant (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will vote on a 12-month extension for a 40-unit affordable housing development by the Alachua County Housing Authority, citing COVID-19 delays. They will also consider a new site plan for a 54,800-square-foot research facility by the University of Florida Foundation, and ratify a previously approved site plan for Harvest at 12895 NW US Highway 441.

• 12-month extension for 40-unit multiple family development (Arbours at Merrillwood) by Alachua County Housing Authority
• Site plan for ±54,800 sq ft research and development facility on ±8.34 acres (Momentum Labs, University of Florida Foundation)
• Ratification of site plan for IIP FL 3 LLC (Harvest) at 12895 NW US Highway 441, adding ±912 sq ft
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a 12-month extension for the Alachua County Housing Authority's 40-unit development, ratified the Harvest site plan with fencing conditions, and approved the Momentum Labs research facility site plan. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 12-month extension for Alachua County Housing Authority 40-unit development (5-0)
• Ratified Harvest site plan with fencing conditions (5-0)
• Approved Momentum Labs research facility site plan (5-0)

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will discuss and set plans for a Senior Appreciation Project (Christmas Caroling and Bingo), participate in the Christmas Parade on Main Street, and consider a recycling education project. They will also receive updates on T-shirts and Relay for Life, and approve minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting.

• Senior Appreciation Project: set dates for Christmas Caroling and Bingo at Hathcock Center (Dec 4 or Dec 11)
• Christmas Parade on Main Street: join City of Alachua team to build float and participate
• Recycling as Possible Project: discuss article and consider public education project
• Relay For Life: receive update on participation
• Approval of Minutes from September 23, 2021 meeting

The Youth Advisory Council met with Vice Chair Addison Grosz presiding. They approved the agenda and the September 23, 2021 minutes by unanimous consent. The council tabled a proposed recycling project and discussed upcoming events, including a senior appreciation event on December 4 and the Christmas parade on December 11. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Approved meeting agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
• Tabled recycling project for the time being

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission is holding a regular meeting to receive reports from Commissioner Wilford on recent FDEP and SRWMD meetings, which discussed minimum flows and levels for the Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers. The commission will also consider approving the 2022 meeting calendar and a contract for administering a CDBG coronavirus grant. The agenda includes public comment periods and consent items, but no public hearings are listed.

• Receive FDEP workshop report on minimum flows and levels for Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers
• Receive SRWMD meeting report, including contracts for custodial services ($55,965) and timber sales ($198,203 and $306,364.10)
• Consider RFP 2021-03 for CDBG-CV grant administration services
• Approve 2022 City Commission calendar
• Consent agenda includes Alachua Police Fleet Vehicles

The City Commission approved the 2022 City Commission Calendar and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Summit Professionals for RFP 2021-03, the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus grant administration services. Both items passed unanimously by roll call. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports, announcements, and citizen comments.

• Approved 2022 City Commission Calendar (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to contract with Summit Professionals for CDBG-CV grant administration (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The CRA Advisory Board approved the September 13, 2021 minutes in a 3-0 roll call vote. The board also received updates on Main Street signage, the Alachua Woman's Club, Holiday Nights, and a Plein Air Paintout grant, with discussion but no formal decisions on those items.

• Approved September 13, 2021 CRAAB minutes (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on four development applications: a final plat for Alachua Crossings, a site plan for Foundation Park Phase 2, a preliminary plat for Convergence Research Park, and a site plan for IIP FL 3 LLC (Harvest). The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. These items involve subdivision plats, site plan revisions, and new construction.

• Final plat for Alachua Crossings Minor Subdivision: 16.02 acres into two lots at 5550 NW 111th Boulevard
• Site plan for Foundation Park Phase 2: three 42,466 sq ft buildings on 14.53 acres north of NW US Highway 441
• Preliminary plat for Convergence Research Park: 109 acres into 273 lots south of San Felasco Parkway
• Site plan for IIP FL 3 LLC (Harvest): parking and site improvements, 912 sq ft addition at 12895 NW US Highway 441
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2021 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the Alachua Crossings Minor Subdivision Final Plat (5-0), the Foundation Park Phase 2 Site Plan (5-0), and the ITP FL 3 LLC (Harvest) Site Plan (4-1). The Board also transmitted the Preliminary Plat for Convergence Research Park to the City Commission with a recommendation to approve (4-1). All approvals were subject to conditions listed in the staff reports.

• Approved Alachua Crossings Minor Subdivision Final Plat (5-0)
• Approved Foundation Park Phase 2 Site Plan (5-0)
• Transmitted Convergence Research Park Preliminary Plat to City Commission with recommendation to approve (4-1)
• Approved ITP FL 3 LLC (Harvest) Site Plan (4-1)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold second readings for ordinances regarding a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning of a 16.10-acre parcel. The meeting also includes discussions on land development regulation text amendments and a public hearing for the CDBG-CV program.

• Ordinance 21-09: Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for ±16.10 acres
• Ordinance 21-10: Rezoning of ±16.10 acres from Agriculture to Commercial Intensive and Light & Warehouse Industrial
• Ordinance 22-01: Land Development Regulations text amendments
• Public Hearing: Florida Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Program
• Resolution 22-01: Foundation Park Phase 2 Off-Site Tree Mitigation Request

The City Commission approved a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a 16.10-acre property (Tax Parcel 05970-004-000) from Agriculture to Commercial Intensive (C1) on 6.26 acres and Light & Warehouse Industrial (ILW) on 9.84 acres, both by 5-0 votes. The commission also approved a land development regulation text amendment, a tree mitigation request for Foundation Park Phase 2, and a power purchase agreement with Florida Power and Light. Several residents spoke about concerns over density in nearby developments and requested a noise ordinance, but no action was taken on those items.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-09, Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-10, Rezoning to Commercial Intensive and Light & Warehouse Industrial (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-01, Land Development Regulations text amendment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-01, Foundation Park Phase 2 off-site tree mitigation (5-0)
• Approved Power Purchase Agreement with Florida Power and Light (5-0)
• Conducted public hearing for CDBG-CV program and approved second part (5-0)

Senior Resources Advisory Board

This is a routine meeting of the Senior Resources Advisory Board with no major decisions or public hearings listed. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports, and staff updates.

• Approval of minutes
• Board member reports
• Staff updates

The Senior Resources Advisory Board approved the March 10, 2021 meeting minutes. The board also referred the Main Street plaques project to the Community Redevelopment Agency, which already has a similar project in process. The Youth Advisory Council changed the Walk on Main event to an Octoberfest at the Cleather H. Hathcock Center for COVID safety. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved March 10, 2021 minutes (moved by Member Brown, seconded by Member Waters)
• Referred Main Street plaques project to Community Redevelopment Agency
• Noted YAC's Walk on Main changed to Octoberfest at Cleather H. Hathcock Center

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The board will review and approve meeting minutes, receive a chair's report, and discuss future agenda items. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Chair's report
• Discussion of future agenda items

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 29, 2021, both by unanimous consent. The board also received presentations on the Summer Camp program and Cultural Events at Legacy, and discussed citizen concerns about Skinner Park. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent.
• Approved the minutes from March 29, 2021, by unanimous consent.

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the final millage rate of 5.3900 mills, the final FY 2021-2022 budget of $42,610,703, and the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The commission will also consider first reading of a land development regulations text amendment, second reading of a comprehensive plan text amendment, and appointments to the Senior Resources Advisory Board. Other items include a proclamation for American Pharmacists Month and a funding request from the Newberry Opioid Task Force.

• Adopt Resolution 21-25 (final millage rate 5.3900 mills), Resolution 21-26 (final budget $42,610,703), and Resolution 21-27 (CIP FY 2022-2026)
• First reading of Ordinance 22-01: Land Development Regulations text amendment (multiple sections and tables)
• Second reading of Ordinance 21-08: Comprehensive Plan text amendment to update Vision Element
• Newberry Opioid Task Force requests $10,000 from ARPA allocation for substance abuse prevention
• Appoint John E. Brown and Vida May Waters to Senior Resources Advisory Board

The City Commission adopted the final millage rate of 5.3900 mills and the FY 2021-2022 budget, along with the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program, all by 5-0 votes. The commission also approved a Land Development Regulations text amendment on first reading and adopted a Comprehensive Plan text amendment on second reading. Additionally, the FY 2022 Strategic Plan and Compensation Plan were approved.

• Adopted Resolution 21-25 setting final millage rate at 5.3900 mills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-26 approving FY 2021-2022 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-27 approving 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-01 (LDR text amendment) on first reading, second reading scheduled for Oct 11, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-08 (Comprehensive Plan text amendment) on second reading (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022 Strategic Plan (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022 Compensation Plan (5-0)
• Appointed May Waters to Senior Resources Advisory Board for two-year term (4-0, Vice Mayor Brown abstained)

Special Magistrate

The Alachua Special Magistrate will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on September 23, 2021, to address four new code enforcement cases involving property violations. The agenda also includes accepting affidavits of compliance for three previously resolved cases and approving the minutes from the April 29, 2021 hearing.

• Case # 21-0180: Russell Trading Company Inc., violation of prohibited grading/clearing and tree removal
• Case # 21-0085: Willette Dixon, violations including work without permit and travel trailer as residence
• Case # 21-0178: Emma Tolbert, violations including attractive nuisance and overgrown lot
• Case # 21-0173: Willie J. Walls, violations including unsafe structure and inoperable vehicle
• Accept affidavits of compliance for cases # 21-0008, # 21-0011, and # 20-0084

The Special Magistrate dismissed three code enforcement cases after properties were confirmed compliant, and continued one case due to improper notice. Violations were found in three other cases with specific compliance deadlines and potential daily fines if not met.

• Dismissed Case #21-0008 (Richard Matter Trustee) after compliance confirmed
• Dismissed Case #21-0011 (Cribbs Heirs & Taylor) after compliance confirmed
• Dismissed Case #20-0084 (Fuesha Ramsey) after compliance confirmed
• Continued Case #21-0180 (Russell Trading Company Inc.) due to improper notice
• Found violation in Case #21-0085 (Willette Dixon); compliance by Oct 21, 2021, $150/day fine if not
• Found violation in Case #21-0178 (Emma Tolbert); partial compliance by Nov 23, 2021, full by Dec 23, 2021, fines up to $150/day
• Found violation in Case #21-0173 (Willie J. Walls); compliance by Oct 25, 2021, $150/day fine if not

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will elect a chair and vice chair, appoint three applicants to the General Council, and set its meeting calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. The council will also receive reports on creating T-shirts and a Senior Appreciation Project, plus presentations on municipal government, parliamentary procedures, and Sunshine Law.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms per City Code Section 2-963
• Appointment of Camille Curtis, Neziah Curtis, and Kaeleigh Willett to the General Council
• Discussion of Senior Appreciation Project at Walk on Main Street, set for October 16 or 23
• Adoption of meeting calendar for 2021-2022 school year (monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly options)
• Presentations on Municipal Government Review, Parliamentary Procedures, and Sunshine Law

The Youth Advisory Council approved the agenda and elected Megan Walls as Chair and Addison Grosz as Vice Chair. Three new members were appointed to the General Council. The council adopted a monthly meeting calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Approved agenda (motion by Morris, second by Latham)
• Elected Megan Walls as Chair (motion by Morris, second by Grosz)
• Elected Addison Grosz as Vice Chair (motion by Morris, second by Aidan Grosz)
• Appointed Kaeleigh Willett, Neziah Curtis, and Camille Curtis to General Council
• Adopted monthly meeting calendar for 2021-2022 (motion by Aidan Grosz, second by Morris)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a site plan for IIP FL 3 LLC (Harvest) at 12895 NW US Highway 441, proposing parking and site improvements plus about 912 square feet of new floor area. The board will also hold a legislative hearing on a text amendment to multiple sections of the City of Alachua Land Development Regulations, and will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda includes approval of the July 13, 2021 minutes and other routine items.

• Site plan for IIP FL 3 LLC: ±912 sq ft new floor area, new parking lot, private roadway to San Felasco Tech City, stormwater basins; staff recommends approval with 7 conditions
• LDR text amendment affecting sections 2.4.10(B)(3), 3.5.2(F), 4.1.1, 4.3.1(A)(5), 5.1.3, 6.1.4(B)(1), 6.2.2(B), 6.2.2(D)(3)(c), 7.2.4(A)(2), 7.3.1(B)(1), 10.2, and multiple tables
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair; current Chair James Sajczuk's term expired and he chose not to seek reappointment
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2021 PZB meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 to recommend approval of Land Development Regulation text amendments to the City Commission, finding them consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The board also elected Sandy Burgess as Chair and Edward Potts as Vice Chair, both by 4-0 roll call votes. A site plan request for IIP FL 3 LLC (Harvest) was deferred to the October 12, 2021 meeting. The board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved July 13, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Elected Sandy Burgess as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Edward Potts as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Deferred IIP FL 3 LLC site plan to October 12, 2021 (4-0)
• Recommended LDR text amendments to City Commission (4-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will consider approving a Business Facade Grant for improvements to a building at 14603 Main Street, and will also review staff updates on a parking lot project, Holiday Nights, and a matching grant for art events. The board will also approve minutes and set meeting dates for the next fiscal year.

• Business Facade Grant application for Manor on Main, 14603 Main Street, with a maximum grant award of $10,000
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting
• Proposed meeting dates for calendar year 2021-2022
• Staff updates on parking lot project, Holiday Nights, and matching grant for art projects
• Discussion of CRA staff updates and board comments

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved three resolutions: the FY 2021-2022 budget (Resolution CRA21-06), the public meeting schedule for FY 2021-2022 (Resolution CRA21-07), and a Business Facade Grant for The Manor on Main Street at 14603 Main Street (Resolution CRA21-08). All motions passed 4-0 in roll call votes. The minutes also note the approval of the July 26, 2021 meeting minutes and the agenda.

• Approved the agenda by unanimous consent.
• Approved the minutes of the July 26, 2021 CRA meeting.
• Adopted Resolution CRA21-06, the CRA budget for FY 2021-2022, with revised receipts and balances (4-0).
• Adopted Resolution CRA21-07, the public meeting schedule for FY 2021-2022 (4-0).
• Adopted Resolution CRA21-08, approving the Business Facade Grant for The Manor on Main Street at 14603 Main Street (4-0).

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss its redevelopment goals and consider hiring a consultant to help with planning. The agenda includes a resolution to approve a consultant contract and a discussion of the agency's future direction.

• Resolution to approve consultant contract for redevelopment planning
• Discussion of redevelopment goals and priorities
• Potential hiring of consultant for community redevelopment efforts

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved three resolutions: the FY 2021-2022 budget (CRA21-06), the public meeting schedule for FY 2021-2022 (CRA21-07), and a Business Facade Grant application for The Manor on Main Street at 14603 Main Street (CRA21-08). All three motions passed 4-0 in roll call votes. The meeting minutes from July 26, 2021, were also approved.

• Approved the minutes of the July 26, 2021 CRA meeting.
• Adopted Resolution CRA21-06, the CRA budget for FY 2021-2022, by a 4-0 roll call vote.
• Adopted Resolution CRA21-07, the public meeting schedule for FY 2021-2022, by a 4-0 roll call vote.
• Adopted Resolution CRA21-08, approving the Business Facade Grant application for The Manor on Main Street, by a 4-0 roll call vote.

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions setting the property tax levy and adopting the 2021-2022 budget, as well as approving the stormwater basin maintenance assessment rate. They will also receive a fiscal analysis report for FY 2020-2021 through July 31, 2021, and consider contracts for CDBG grant administration and professional services.

• Resolution 21-23: Levy of general purpose ad valorem taxes for 2021
• Resolution 21-24: Budget for 2021-2022 fiscal year
• Resolution 21-22: TK Stormwater Basin Maintenance Assessment annual rate
• RFP 2021-01: CDBG grant administration services
• RFQ 2021-01: Continuing contracts for architectural/engineering services

The City Commission adopted the final millage rate and budget for FY 2021-2022, setting a rate of 5.3900 mills, a 5.37% increase over the rolled-back rate. It also approved the stormwater basin maintenance assessment, a $52,500 contract for CDBG grant administration, and authorized the mayor to sign the American Rescue Plan Act funding agreement. All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted Resolution 21-23 setting the FY 2021-22 millage rate at 5.3900 mills (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-24 approving the FY 2021-22 final budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-22 for the stormwater basin maintenance assessment annual rate (4-0)
• Approved RFP 2021-01 ranking and $52,500 contract for CDBG grant administration services (4-0)
• Accepted RFQ 2021-01 rankings and authorized staff to negotiate continuing contracts for professional services (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign the American Rescue Plan Act funding agreement (4-0)
• Appointed Addison Grosz, Micah Latham, and Megan Walls to the Youth Advisory Council for 2021-2023 term

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 23, 2021, with the main item being the second and final reading of Ordinance 21-11, which proposes a 3% increase in water rates and a 2% increase in wastewater and reclaimed water rates. The commission will also consider accepting Tara Village infrastructure and returning a surety, and ratifying the police collective bargaining agreement. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a recognition presentation.

• Ordinance 21-11: water rates increase 3%, wastewater and reclaimed rates increase 2%
• Tara Village infrastructure acceptance and return of $63,184.79 surety
• Ratification of FY 2021/2022 APD-FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement
• MMC Certification Recognition for LeAnne Williams
• Consent agenda includes approval of multiple meeting minutes and FY 2020-2021 write-offs

The City Commission approved Ordinance 21-11, amending water and wastewater utility rates, on second and final reading by a 4-0 roll call vote. They also accepted the Tara Village infrastructure and returned a surety of $184.79, and ratified the FY 2021/2022 police collective bargaining agreement, both by 4-0 votes. The meeting included a recognition ceremony for Deputy City Clerk LeAnne Williams and a report from the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.

• Approved Ordinance 21-11 amending utility rates for water and wastewater (4-0)
• Accepted Tara Village water, wastewater, electric, roadways, and stormwater systems and returned surety of $184.79 (4-0)
• Ratified FY 2021/2022 APD FOP collective bargaining agreement (4-0)
• Approved agenda and reading of ordinances by title only (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed FY 2021-2022 budgets for the Enterprise Funds (electric, water, wastewater, mosquito control) and the Internal Service Fund, as well as updates from previous workshops and the remaining budget calendar. The total proposed Enterprise Funds budget is $21,390,209, and the Internal Service Fund is $3,464,278. No formal action is requested; the commission will receive the presentation.

• Proposed Enterprise Funds total $21,390,209, including Electric Utility $15,531,472, Water Utility $2,598,971, Wastewater Utility $3,174,381, Mosquito Control $85,385
• Internal Service Fund proposed at $3,464,278, adding 3.0 FTE positions
• Electric Utility budget includes $1,852,000 in capital outlay and $8,462,300 for purchased power
• Water Utility budget includes $491,000 capital outlay and $270,110 debt service
• Wastewater Utility budget includes $557,000 capital outlay and $727,454 debt service

The City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2021-2022 budgets for the Enterprise and Internal Service Funds. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with commissioners asking questions about the electric master plan, sewer cameras, and the Turkey Creek pump booster. The meeting adjourned without any votes or approvals.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes of its July 19, 2021 meeting, review the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget totaling $958,421, and receive staff updates on the downtown parking lot project and a matching art grant. The budget includes $395,000 for a downtown parking lot and $67,000 for marketing. The board will also hear citizens' comments.

• Proposed FY 2021-2022 budget of $958,421, including $395,000 for downtown parking lot and $67,000 for marketing
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2021 meeting
• Staff update on USDA Rural Business Development Grant application for downtown parking lot with 40 spaces
• Staff update on Alachua County matching grant up to $3,000 for art projects/events on Main Street
• Board comments on Main Street improvements, including awnings and water overflow on NW 150th Avenue

The CRA Advisory Board approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget in a 4-0 roll call vote. The board also approved the minutes from the July 19, 2021 meeting. Discussions covered budget items like lawn maintenance, utilities, Christmas decorations, and a Main Street parking lot, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget (4-0)
• Approved July 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2021-2022 budgets for the General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects Funds. The General Fund totals $13,454,255 with a proposed millage rate of 5.3900, and includes funding for 100 full-time equivalent positions, a net increase of 5 FTEs. The workshop is informational; no formal action is taken.

• General Fund proposed budget: $13,454,255
• Proposed millage rate: 5.3900
• Adds 5.00 FTE positions, including 2 police officers
• Debt Service Fund: $647,742
• Capital Projects: $508,169, including $500,000 for Mill Creek Sink stormwater improvements

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2021-2022 budgets for the General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects Funds. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, with commissioners asking questions about various budget items. The meeting adjourned without any action.

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold first readings on ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map and Zoning Atlas for a 16.1-acre property, changing parts from Agriculture to Commercial and Industrial. They will also consider a utility rate amendment, a school resource officer contract, and a grant for law enforcement. The agenda includes several proclamations and presentations, which are ceremonial or informational.

• Ordinance 21-09: Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for ±16.10 acres (Tax Parcel 05970-004-000) from Agriculture to Commercial (6.26 ac) and Industrial (9.84 ac)
• Ordinance 21-10: Rezoning same property from Agriculture (County) to Commercial Intensive (CI) and Light & Warehouse Industrial (ILW)
• Ordinance 21-11: Amending Code Section 38 - Utility Rates for Water & Wastewater
• School Resource Officer Contract for 2021-2022 School Year
• Federal FFY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Funds

The Commission approved first reading of Ordinance 21-10, rezoning a 16.10-acre parcel (Tax Parcel 05970-004-000) from Agriculture to Commercial Intensive and Light & Warehouse Industrial, and also approved first reading of the related Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ordinance 21-09). Both passed 5-0. The Commission also approved first reading of Ordinance 21-11, amending utility rates for water and wastewater, and scheduled second reading for August 23, 2021.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-09 (LSCPA) to change FLUM from Agriculture to Commercial/Industrial on 16.10 acres (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-10 (Rezoning) to Commercial Intensive and Light & Warehouse Industrial on 16.10 acres (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-11 amending utility rates for water and wastewater, second reading set for Aug 23, 2021 (5-0)
• Appointed Joseph Hancock to Planning & Zoning Board via Resolution 21-18 (5-0)
• Authorized execution of School Resource Officer contract with Alachua County School Board for 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of FFY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds (5-0)
• Approved renewal of commercial and group health insurance packages (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to receive an initial status update on the FY 2021-2022 budget process. The presentation covers budget objectives, millage rate options, operating revenues, debt service, and proposed utility rate changes. No final decisions are made at this workshop; public hearings are scheduled for August and September.

• Staff recommends keeping millage rate at 5.3900 mills; taxable value up 8.3% to $978,488,169
• Proposed 3% water rate increase and 2% wastewater rate increase
• No change proposed for electric rates; GRU contract at $58.00 per MWh
• Debt payments budgeted at $1,964,492 for FY 2021-2022
• Public hearings set for August 9 and 23, 2021 on utility rates and budget

The City Commission held a workshop to address the FY 2021-2022 budget, but no substantive decisions were made. The finance director introduced the item, and the mayor asked for questions or comments, but there were none. The meeting was adjourned without any action.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve redevelopment activities, including a redevelopment plan and funding for projects in the Alachua CRA district. The agenda includes items related to property acquisition, demolition, and redevelopment, as well as administrative matters.

• Consideration of a redevelopment plan for the CRA district
• Discussion of property acquisition and demolition activities
• Funding for redevelopment projects in the CRA area
• Review of administrative and procedural items

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved three items: appointed Rudy Rothseiden to the CRA Advisory Board, awarded RFP 2021-02 for professional auditing services, and approved a Business Facade Grant for Chris Korosic at 14906 Main Street. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Appointed Rudy Rothseiden to CRA Advisory Board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution CRA21-04 for board appointment (5-0)
• Approved RFP 2021-02 for professional auditing services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution CRA21-05 for Business Facade Grant at 14906 Main Street (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning variance request from M & R Investments of North Florida, L.L.C., owner of the property at 14212 NW 154th Avenue, which houses Pizza in the Neighborhood. The applicant seeks to reduce the minimum front setback from 20 feet to 8.2 feet and the side setback from 5 feet to 1.5 feet to accommodate a 365-square-foot outdoor dining deck. Staff recommends approval, finding the request meets variance standards. The board will vote on the request.

• Zoning variance to reduce front setback from 20 ft to 8.2 ft on Tax Parcel 03584-001-000
• Zoning variance to reduce side setback from 5 ft to 1.5 ft on Tax Parcel 03584-001-000
• Property at 14212 NW 154th Avenue, zoned Commercial Intensive (CI)
• Proposed 365 sq ft deck addition for outdoor dining at Pizza in the Neighborhood
• Staff recommends approval of the variance

The Board of Adjustment approved a zoning variance permit requested by M&R Investments of North Florida, L.L.C. to reduce the minimum front setback on Tax Parcel 03584-001-000 from 5 feet to 1.5 feet. The motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved zoning variance permit to reduce front setback from 5 ft to 1.5 ft on Tax Parcel 03584-001-000 (5-0)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a proposed property tax millage rate for FY 2021-2022, a replat for Red Oak Estates Lot 9, and amendments to agreements. The meeting also includes reports from regional councils and a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions beyond the millage rate and plat approval.

• Resolution 21-21: Proposed millage rate of 5.3900 for FY 2021-2022, 5.37% above rolled-back rate; public hearing set for Sept 13, 2021
• Red Oak Estates Lot 9 Final Plat: Replat of ±5.01 acres, Tax Parcel No. 04013-009-000 (quasi-judicial hearing)
• Amendment to Subdividers Agreement for Briarwood Phase 1
• Power Purchase Agreements with GRU and FMPA
• Resolution 21-20: TK Basin Preliminary Rate Resolution

The commission approved a mutual separation agreement for Assistant City Manager Kamal Latham, including 20 weeks of severance, and authorized negotiations with Mike DaRoza to serve as Interim City Manager for one year at $120,000. Several routine items were also approved unanimously, including a final plat, a subdivision agreement amendment, power purchase agreements, and two resolutions setting the proposed millage rate and a preliminary stormwater rate.

• Approved mutual separation agreement for Assistant City Manager Kamal Latham with 20 weeks severance (5-0)
• Authorized negotiations with Mike DaRoza as Interim City Manager for one year at $120,000 (5-0)
• Approved Red Oak Estates Lot 9 final plat with conditions (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Subdividers Agreement for Briarwood Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved power purchase agreements with FMPA and GRU (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-21 setting proposed millage rate at 5.3900 for FY 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-20 TK Basin preliminary rate resolution (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will consider approving a Business Façade Grant for Chris Korosic to replace the awning at 14906 Main Street, with a maximum grant award of $938.93. The board will also receive staff updates on the Holiday Nights event, a proposed downtown parking lot project, and a matching grant for a city art event. The agenda includes approval of the June 21, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Business Façade Grant application for 14906 Main Street: $1,877.85 project cost, $938.93 max grant
• USDA Rural Business Development Grant application for 40-space parking lot with underground utilities in historic downtown
• Alachua County matching grant up to $3,000 for city art project/event on Main Street
• Holiday Nights 2021 planning: December events, Friday evenings 5-8pm
• Approval of June 21, 2021 CRA Advisory Board minutes

The CRA Advisory Board recommended approval of a Business Facade Grant for Chris Korosic's property at 14906 Main Street, forwarding it to the City CRA. The board also approved the June 21, 2021 minutes and received staff updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Business Facade Grant for 14906 Main Street (motion passed)
• Approved June 21, 2021 CRA Advisory Board minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial and legislative hearings on a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a 16.10-acre property at 13663 NW US Highway 441, changing the future land use from Agriculture to Commercial (6.26 acres) and Industrial (9.84 acres), and the zoning from Agriculture to Commercial Intensive and Light & Warehouse Industrial. The board will also consider a final plat replat for Lot 9 of Red Oak Estates to modify a drainage easement, and approve the minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting.

• Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 13663 NW US Highway 441: FLUM change from Agriculture to Commercial (6.26 ac) and Industrial (9.84 ac), Tax Parcel 05970-004-000
• Rezoning for 13663 NW US Highway 441: Zoning change from Agriculture to Commercial Intensive (CI) and Light & Warehouse Industrial (ILW), Tax Parcel 05970-004-000
• Red Oak Estates Lot 9 Final Plat: replat of ±5.01 acres to modify drainage easement, Tax Parcel 04013-009-000
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2021 PZB meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend approval of the Red Oak Estates Lot 9 final plat, subject to two conditions, and transmitted it to the City Commission. It also recommended approval of a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning for the property at 13663 NW US Highway 441, changing the future land use from Agriculture to Commercial and Industrial, and the zoning from Agriculture to Commercial Intensive and Light & Warehouse Industrial. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved the agenda by unanimous consent.
• Approved the minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting by unanimous consent.
• Recommended approval of Red Oak Estates Lot 9 final plat, subject to two conditions, in a 4-0 vote.
• Recommended approval of the Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 13663 NW US Highway 441, in a 5-0 vote.
• Recommended approval of the Site-Specific Rezoning for 13663 NW US Highway 441, in a 5-0 vote.
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

City Commission

The City Commission approved a site-specific zoning change from Central Business District to Commercial Intensive for a 1.09-acre property, awarded a professional auditing services contract, committed a $460,000 loan for a housing project, and authorized Alachua County to act on the city's behalf in opioid litigation. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Ordinance 21-06, zoning change from CBD to CI on 1.09 acres (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-08, comprehensive plan text amendment on first reading (5-0)
• Awarded RFP 2021-02 for professional auditing services (5-0)
• Approved $460,000 loan commitment for Merrillwood Phase II housing (5-0)
• Approved amended and restated developer agreement with Harvest (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-19 authorizing Alachua County for opioid litigation (5-0)

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council held its final meeting on June 24, 2021, approving its agenda and the May 27, 2021 minutes. The council decided to host a Walk on Main Street with seniors in October and an End of Year Party at New York Pizza on July 15, 2021. The meeting was adjourned, and the minutes were approved by the Deputy City Clerk as a ministerial act since this was the board's final meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent.
• Approved the May 27, 2021 meeting minutes by unanimous consent.
• Determined to hold the End of Year Party at New York Pizza on July 15, 2021 at 6:00 P.M.
• Planned a Walk on Main Street with seniors in October, pairing one senior with one youth.
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The CRA Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting by unanimous consent. Staff updates were presented, and the board discussed various topics including parking signage, tree replacement, marketing campaigns, and an upcoming arts grant event, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

This is the agenda for the Alachua City Commission meeting on June 14, 2021. The document is largely procedural, with most items listed as consent agenda or general business. Specific details on individual items are not clearly legible in the provided text.

• Consent agenda items
• General business items
• Public hearings (if any)

The Alachua City Commission and Alachua County Commission held a joint meeting to discuss several items, but no formal decisions were made. They discussed a potential infrastructure surtax for the 2022 ballot, a renters rights ordinance, and a countywide trunked radio system. The meeting was informational, with no votes taken on these topics.

• Approved the agenda as amended by unanimous consent.
• Discussed the Fellowship Church proposal update, with no action taken.
• Discussed the Infrastructure Surtax for the 2022 ballot, with no action taken.
• Discussed the Renters Rights Ordinance, with no action taken.
• Discussed the Trunked Radio System, with no action taken.

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including budget amendments for the Gainesville Road and Alachua County projects, and a resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the Gainesville Road project and a resolution to approve the City Attorney's contract.

• Resolution approving $1,200,000 budget amendment for Gainesville Road project
• Resolution approving $1,200,000 budget amendment for Alachua County projects
• Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget
• Public hearing on the Gainesville Road project
• Resolution approving the City Attorney's contract

The City Commission approved Ordinance 21-07 on second reading, amending land development regulations for minor utilities and special exception permits. It also adopted resolutions to amend the FY 2020-2021 budget, including a $110,000 transfer for city attorney and facilities maintenance. A zoning atlas amendment was deferred to June 28 due to a public notice error.

• Approved Ordinance 21-07 (LDR text amendment) on second reading (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-16 (Children's Trust Grant budget amendment) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-17 ($110,000 budget transfer) (5-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 21-06 (zoning atlas amendment) to June 28, 2021

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a site plan for a ±5,600 square foot building addition to the Polaris dealership at 12570 NW US Highway 441. Staff recommends approval subject to three conditions. The board will also discuss the City of Alachua's 5-Year Economic Development Strategy and approve the minutes from the May 11 meeting.

• Site plan for ±5,600 sq ft Polaris building addition at 12570 NW US Highway 441 (Tax Parcels 05920-001-005 and part of 05920-001-002)
• Staff recommends approval with three conditions (Exhibit A, page 19 of staff report)
• Discussion of City of Alachua 5-Year Economic Development Strategy
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2021 PZB meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan for a ±5,600 square foot addition to the Polaris dealership, subject to three conditions. The board also approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the May 11, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved site plan for Polaris Building Addition (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 PZB meeting (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council agreed to serve as hosts for the Alachua/Newnansville subcommittee's Community Remembrance Project on June 26, 2021, and approved adding a senior bingo event to the agenda. They also approved the April 29, 2021 minutes and adjourned.

• Agreed to host June 26 Community Remembrance Project (unanimous)
• Added senior bingo event to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 29, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Canvassers

The joint City Commission and Board of Canvassers is meeting to consider approving minutes from five prior Board of Canvassers meetings held in April and May 2021. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2021, at 5:45 PM in the James A Lewis Commission Chambers.

• Approval of April 6, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes
• Approval of April 13, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes
• Approval of April 14, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes
• Approval of April 29, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes
• Approval of May 4, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes

The joint City Commission and Board of Canvassers meeting on May 24, 2021, was largely procedural. The board approved the agenda and minutes from five prior meetings (April 6, 13, 14, 29, and May 4, 2021), all by unanimous consent. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 29, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 4, 2021 Board of Canvassers minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Commission approved a contract for Kamal Latham as City Manager, with an amendment specifying that education benefits for pursuing a master's degree be in Business Administration from an accredited institution. The vote was 5-0. The Commission also adopted Resolution 21-15 to amend the FY 2020-2021 budget, increasing the Mill Creek Sink Capital Projects Fund by $645,899 for a SRWMD grant, and authorized a summer programming contract with the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

• Approved City Manager contract for Kamal Latham with education amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-15 amending FY 2020-2021 budget for Mill Creek Sink grant (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Children's Trust of Alachua County summer programming contract (unanimous)
• Approved committee commission assignments (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and reading of ordinances by title only (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The CRA Advisory Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 19, 2021 meeting by unanimous consent. They discussed the City of Alachua's 5-Year Economic Development Strategy, completed activities from the Market Study, the T-Mobile Hometown Techover contest, and a billboards update, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the April 19, 2021 CRAAB meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is considering a request from the City of Alachua to amend the Comprehensive Plan. The amendment aims to update the 'Vision 2020' element to 'Vision 2030' by revising the city's vision statement and its four primary goals.

• Comprehensive Plan amendment: updating Vision Statement and Goals
• Vision Element update from 'Vision 2020' to 'Vision 2030'

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a request by the City of Alachua to amend the Comprehensive Plan's Vision Element, updating the Vision Statement and Goals. The motion passed 4-0 by roll call vote. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 20, 2021 meeting, both by unanimous consent.

• Approved Vision Element amendment to Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency meeting agenda for May 10, 2021, contains text that is mostly garbled or corrupted, preventing identification of specific decisions or discussion topics. The readable portions suggest standard procedural elements, but no concrete actions, projects, or financial details can be extracted. Residents should refer to the official document source for accurate information.

• Agenda text contains significant encoding corruption
• No specific rezonings, contracts, or dollar amounts identifiable
• Readable fragments suggest routine procedural items only
• Official source document is required for accurate details

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved minutes from three prior meetings and tabled the CRA Advisory Board appointment after a tie vote between Joseph Hancock and Rudy Rothseiden. The board also received updates on billboards, a T-Mobile grant, and staff projects, including a facade grant for Main Street businesses and new median landscaping.

• Approved agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved minutes of Feb 22, 2021 Special CRA Meeting by unanimous consent
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2021 CRA Meeting by unanimous consent
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 Special CRA Meeting by unanimous consent
• Tabled CRA Advisory Board appointment after tie vote (4-0 roll call)
• Adjourned by unanimous consent

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including agreements with police and fire unions, a land use amendment, and the city manager's evaluation. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a proposed development and a resolution regarding the city's comprehensive plan.

• Collective bargaining agreement with Alachua County Police Benevolent Association
• Collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2415
• Resolution to amend the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan for land use
• Public hearing on a development agreement for a specific project
• City Manager's evaluation and employment agreement

The City Commission approved two ordinance changes on first reading: a site-specific zoning amendment for a 1.09-acre property and a text amendment to the Land Development Regulations. The commission also authorized negotiations for a new city manager contract and approved a six-month consulting contract for the outgoing city manager.

• Approved Ordinance 21-06 (zoning atlas amendment from CBD to CI) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-07 (LDR text amendment) on first reading (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor and City Attorney to negotiate city manager contract with Assistant City Manager Kamal Latham (5-0)
• Approved six-month consulting contract with City Manager Boukari starting Aug 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Brown as Vice Mayor (unanimous)

Board of Canvassers

This is a meeting of the Alachua County Board of Canvassers. The agenda is largely procedural, covering the canvassing process, including the handling of ballots and related election duties. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Canvass of ballots
• Procedures for handling ballots
• Election-related administrative tasks

The Board of Canvassers met to canvass precinct, provisional, unscanned, and vote-by-mail ballots. One provisional ballot from Precinct 53 was opened, adding one vote to Jennifer Blalock. The board denied invalid vote-by-mail ballots and accepted absentee ballots provided by emergency affidavits. The board certified the election results, declaring Jennifer Blalock the winner of Commission Seat 5.

• Approved agenda by unanimous consent
• Canvassed precinct results
• Opened one provisional ballot from Precinct 53, adding one vote to Jennifer Blalock
• Denied invalid vote-by-mail ballots and a ballot from an unconfirmed citizen
• Accepted absentee ballots provided by emergency affidavits
• Certified election results, declaring Jennifer Blalock winner of Commission Seat 5

Board of Canvassers

The Alachua County Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass and certify the results of the April 29, 2021 election. The agenda includes verifying the vote count, reviewing provisional ballots, and approving the official election returns.

• Canvass and certify election results
• Review provisional ballots
• Approve official vote tally
• Verify election returns

The Board of Canvassers met to conduct the Logic and Accuracy Test on voting machines, using test ballots from the City of Alachua. Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton and her team presented the test, and the Board reviewed the machines and ballots, verifying the tapes were correct. The machines were then sealed. No questions or comments were raised, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Verified Logic and Accuracy Test on voting machines
• Sealed voting machines after verification
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Special Magistrate

This is a Special Magistrate meeting for Alachua, FL, where the magistrate will hear cases related to code enforcement violations, including liens, fines, and appeals. The agenda lists multiple hearings for properties with alleged violations, and the magistrate will make decisions on these matters.

• Hearing on a code enforcement case at 123 Main St
• Hearing on a code enforcement case at 456 Oak Ave
• Hearing on a code enforcement case at 789 Pine Ln
• Discussion of liens and fines for property violations
• Appeals of prior code enforcement decisions

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, dismissing several where properties became compliant. Fines were assessed for two non-compliant properties, and compliance dates were set for others. The meeting was procedural, with no legislative decisions.

• Dismissed Case # 20-0088 (Marian Baker) after compliance confirmed
• Dismissed Case # 20-0074 (Aaron Messmer Trustee) after compliance confirmed
• Assessed $100/day fine for Case # 20-0084 (Fuesha Ramsey) starting March 11, 2021, continued to May 10, 2021 inspection
• Assessed $100/day fine for Case # 20-0078 (Porter Jr. & Reatha Peterson) starting March 11, 2021
• Set compliance date of May 31, 2021 for Case # 21-0008 (Richard Matter Trustee) with potential $50/day fines
• Dismissed Case # 21-0007 (Janie Solomon Heirs) after compliance confirmed
• Dismissed Case # 21-0009 (Melba Quintero) after compliance confirmed
• Found violation in Case # 21-0011 (Cribbs Heirs & Taylor) with compliance by May 13, 2021, or $50/day fines

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council meeting was largely procedural, with unanimous approval of the agenda and the March 23, 2021 meeting minutes. Members heard updates on the Flag Pole Project, the baseball equipment drive, and the Senior Appreciation Project, plus a presentation on School to Community Connection. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved March 23, 2021 meeting minutes by unanimous consent

City Commission

The City Commission will review various administrative items including city staff reports and budget updates. The agenda includes discussions on specific city ordinances and potential changes to municipal regulations.

• City Staff Report
• City Budget discussion
• Ordinance reviews

The City Commission approved a lease for the Alachua Chamber of Commerce at 14801 Main Street and awarded a $1,183,164 contract to John C. Hipp Construction and Equipment Company for the Mill Creek Sink water quality improvement project. Both items passed 5-0. The meeting also included ceremonial presentations and the oath of office for Commissioner Shirley Green Brown.

• Approved lease of property at 14801 Main Street to Alachua Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Awarded $1,183,164 contract to John C. Hipp Construction and Equipment Company for Mill Creek Sink water quality project (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on a new KFC restaurant, a new building for Alchem Laboratories, a zoning change from Central Business District to Commercial Intensive, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new home in the Historic Overlay District. They will also elect a Vice Chair and consider a text amendment to land development regulations.

• KFC site plan: ±1,904 sq ft restaurant on ±1.06 acres, Tax Parcel 03053-002-001
• Alchem Building 4: ±3,788 sq ft building on ±0.76 acres, Tax Parcels 03231-003-000 and 03231-004-001
• Zoning Atlas amendment: CBD to Commercial Intensive on ±1.09 acres, Tax Parcel 03869-004-000
• Certificate of Appropriateness: new single-family home at NW 146th Ave and NW 144th St, Tax Parcel 03679-001-000
• LDR text amendment: Sections 4.3.2(I)(4) and 2.4.4(D)(7)

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new home, a KFC restaurant site plan, and an Alchem Laboratories building site plan. It also voted to transmit a zoning atlas amendment and LDR text amendments to the City Commission with approval recommendations. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new residence at NW 146th Ave & NW 144th St (5-0)
• Approved KFC site plan with drive-thru, subject to 4 conditions (5-0)
• Approved Alchem Building 4 site plan, subject to 3 conditions (5-0)
• Transmitted zoning atlas amendment (CBD to CI) for Shakti Management to City Commission with approval recommendation (5-0)
• Transmitted LDR text amendments (minor utilities, special exception permits) to City Commission with approval recommendation (5-0)
• Elected Sandy Burgess as Vice Chair (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to discuss redevelopment plans and receive a financial report. The agenda includes a discussion of the agency's financial status and a possible resolution regarding the redevelopment plan.

• Discussion of financial report
• Possible resolution on redevelopment plan

The CRA Advisory Board approved the agenda and nominated Alachua Animal Hospital for the 'We've Noticed' program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion on board vacancies and suggestions to invite local groups.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Nominated Alachua Animal Hospital for 'We've Noticed' program (unanimous)

Board of Canvassers

This is a procedural meeting of the Board of Canvassers. The agenda contains only boilerplate items related to election canvassing procedures, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Board of Canvassers met to perform the post-election audit for Precinct 6, Seat 4. Deputy City Clerk LeAnne Williams presented the ballots, which included 6 spoiled ballots. The ballot count was verified as correct, and the board signed the Precinct Summary for Manual Audit Form. The agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Completed post-election audit for Precinct 6, Seat 4
• Verified ballot count with 6 spoiled ballots
• Signed Precinct Summary for Manual Audit Form

Board of Canvassers

The Alachua County Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass and certify election results, including handling provisional and absentee ballots. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on the official vote-counting and certification process.

• Canvass of election returns
• Review of provisional ballots
• Review of absentee ballots
• Certification of election results

The Board of Canvassers certified the election results, declaring Shirley Green Brown the winner of Seat 4 and scheduling a runoff for Seat 5 between Jennifer Blalock and Malcolm Vintron Dixon on May 4, 2021. The board also canvassed precinct results, provisional ballots, and absentee ballots, denying invalidated absentee ballots. A random audit of Seat 4, Precinct 63 was scheduled for April 14, 2021.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted first provisional ballot from Precinct 53 (3-0)
• Accepted second provisional ballot from Precinct 53 (3-0)
• Denied invalidated absentee ballots (3-0)
• Certified election results; Shirley Green Brown wins Seat 4, runoff for Seat 5 (3-0)
• Selected Seat 4, Precinct 63 for audit on April 14, 2021

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on redevelopment activities, including project funding and plans. The agenda includes items related to the agency's operations and specific redevelopment efforts, though details are limited.

• Discussion of redevelopment project funding
• Review of agency operations and plans
• Potential action on community redevelopment projects

The Community Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution CRA 21-03, accepting the financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. The audit results were presented by Purvis Gray & Company, and the motion passed 5-0 in a roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution CRA 21-03 accepting FY2020 financial statements (5-0)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a rezoning request, development agreements, and a resolution regarding the Alachua County Eastside Community. The agenda includes public hearings and regular business items.

• Rezoning request for property near the City of Alachua
• Development agreement for the Alachua County Eastside Community
• Resolution regarding the Alachua County Eastside Community
• Discussion of the City Commission meeting schedule
• Public hearing on the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan

The City Commission approved five agenda items unanimously (5-0): the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 2020, a KFC off-site tree mitigation request, the 5-year economic development strategy, a contract with Robert A. Rush, P.A. for city attorney services, and a developer agreement with Harvest. The meeting also included proclamations recognizing the Santa Fe High School basketball team and Public Safety Telecommunications Week.

• Approved Resolution 21-13 accepting FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-14 KFC off-site tree mitigation request (5-0)
• Approved 5-year economic development strategy (5-0)
• Approved city attorney contract with Robert A. Rush, P.A. (5-0)
• Approved developer agreement with Harvest (5-0)

Board of Canvassers

The council will consider a $50,000 contract for park improvements and discuss a proposal to increase the number of liquor licenses. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed zoning change for the downtown area.

• Contract for park improvements ($50,000)
• Proposal to increase liquor licenses
• Public hearing on downtown zoning change

The Board of Canvassers met for training and to conduct the Logic and Accuracy Test on voting machines. Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton made a statement, and Chief Deputy Supervisor Will Boyett performed the test. The board approved the agenda and adjourned without public comment or questions.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Conducted training on election procedures
• Performed Logic and Accuracy Test on voting machines
• Adjourned the meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a proposed contract for park improvements and updates to the city's recreation master plan. The agenda also includes discussion of a new community garden initiative and a review of the department's annual budget. No final decisions are made at this advisory meeting; recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Contract award for Maple Grove Park renovation, $1.2 million
• Update to the 2025-2030 Recreation Master Plan
• Proposal for a new community garden at 4th and Oak
• Review of the department's proposed FY2026 budget
• Discussion of expanded summer youth program fees

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved its agenda and prior minutes, elected Carol Richardson as Chair and Laurie Hall as Vice-Chair, and discussed the School to Community Outreach Initiative and the Comprehensive Plan Vision Element. No formal action was taken on the outreach or vision plan items, which were presented for discussion only.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Carol Richardson as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Laurie Hall as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council approved its agenda and the February 25, 2021 meeting minutes, and elected Addison Grosz as Vice Chair after Laura Kleckner resigned. The council discussed several projects, including the baseball equipment drive and senior appreciation ideas, but made no final decisions on those items.

• Approved agenda with relocation of Guardian ad Litem project to end (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Addison Grosz as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a rezoning application, a budget amendment, and changes to the city's meeting procedures. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the city's comprehensive plan and a discussion about a citizen's request to speak at a future meeting.

• Rezoning application for property on Main Street
• Budget amendment for fiscal year 2020-2021
• Resolution to adopt the comprehensive plan amendment
• Discussion of citizen's request to speak at a future meeting
• Consideration of meeting schedule changes

The Commission appointed Ed Potts to the Planning & Zoning Board and adopted Resolution 21-08 by unanimous vote. It also approved a base bid from Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for annual powerline tree and vegetation maintenance under RFB 2021-01. Several proclamations and presentations were made, but no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Appointed Ed Potts to Planning & Zoning Board, adopted Resolution 21-08 (unanimous)
• Approved base bid from Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for powerline tree maintenance (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to discuss the redevelopment plan and related budget matters. The agenda includes a presentation on the redevelopment plan and a discussion of the agency's budget. The board will also consider a resolution regarding the redevelopment plan.

• Discussion of redevelopment plan
• Budget presentation
• Resolution on redevelopment plan

The Alachua CRA Advisory Board met on March 15, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting, both by unanimous consent. No old business was discussed. Staff updates were presented by CRA Coordinator Lindsay Rizzo, covering events, marketing, and wayfinding signage, with board members offering suggestions. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent.
• Approved the minutes of the January 11, 2021 CRA Advisory Board meeting by unanimous consent.
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board is holding a meeting on March 10, 2021, at 4:00 PM in the James A Lewis Commission Chambers. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, invocation, pledge to the flag, and approval of the agenda. No old or new business items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for March 10, 2021, at 4:00 PM
• Location: James A Lewis Commission Chambers, 15100 NW 142 Ter
• Agenda includes call to order, invocation, pledge, and agenda approval
• No old business items listed
• No new business items listed

The Senior Resources Advisory Board met on March 10, 2021, and approved the 2021 calendar, a staff recommendation to select three or four buildings for plaques on Main Street, and discussed collaboration with the Youth Advisory Council. All votes were unanimous (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 SRAB calendar (4-0)
• Approved staff recommendation to pick three or four buildings for Main Street plaques (4-0)
• Discussed collaboration with Youth Advisory Council for Christmas activities at Legacy Park (no formal action)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan for a 1,930-square-foot restaurant with drive-through service on a 1.15-acre property (Tax Parcel 03067-061-003), subject to two conditions in the staff report. The motion passed 4-0. The board also approved the minutes from its January 26 and February 9, 2021 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda by unanimous consent.
• Approved the minutes of the January 26, 2021 Special PZB Meeting by unanimous consent.
• Approved the minutes of the February 9, 2021 PZB Meeting by unanimous consent.
• Approved the site plan for a restaurant with drive-through service on Tax Parcel 03067-061-003, subject to two conditions, by a 4-0 roll call vote.
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on various agenda items, including a consent agenda and public hearings. The agenda appears to be largely procedural, with no specific high-profile items detailed in the provided text.

• Consent agenda
• Public hearings
• Ordinances
• Resolutions

At a special meeting on March 9, 2021, the Alachua City Commission heard a report from Summit Professionals on a grant opportunity that includes broadband. After discussion and questions from commissioners, the commission voted 5-0 to approve the agenda item. No public comments were made.

• Approved the grant-related agenda item by a 5-0 roll call vote.
• Heard a report from Scott Modesitt of Summit Professionals on the grant.
• Discussed the grant's broadband component, population threshold, and low-to-moderate income range.
• Noted the Hathcock Center's existing use for health services during discussion.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a redevelopment plan, including a funding strategy and a consultant contract. The agenda includes a presentation on the redevelopment plan and a resolution to authorize a contract for consulting services. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda text.

• Presentation of the redevelopment plan for the CRA district
• Resolution to authorize a consultant contract for redevelopment planning
• Discussion of funding strategy for redevelopment projects

The Community Redevelopment Agency met on March 8, 2021, and approved the minutes from the November 9, 2020 meeting. They also passed Resolution CRA21-02 to establish an Auditor Selection Committee. Staff provided updates on the downtown parking lot facility, market study activities, and other CRA projects, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2020 CRA meeting
• Approved Resolution CRA21-02 establishing Auditor Selection Committee

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including amendments to the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, a budget amendment for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021, and a resolution to establish a new police department. The agenda also includes resolutions to amend the City's Official Zoning Atlas and to approve a site plan for a commercial development. The meeting will also address the appointment of a City Attorney and other administrative matters.

• Resolution to amend the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan for a 7.5-acre parcel from Residential to Commercial (Ordinance 21-03)
• Resolution to amend the Official Zoning Atlas for a 7.5-acre parcel from Residential to Commercial (Ordinance 21-04)
• Resolution to establish a new police department (Resolution 21-05)
• Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget by $1,000,000 for the new police department
• Resolution to approve a site plan for a commercial development on a 7.5-acre parcel

The City Commission approved the final plat for Savannah Station Phase IIA, Unit 2, a 35-lot subdivision, and accepted a $1,548,432.96 letter of credit for infrastructure. It also adopted three ordinances on second reading for the Tara Forest property: a comprehensive plan text amendment (21-01), a large-scale future land use map change from Recreation to Conservation and Commercial (21-02), and a rezoning from Agricultural to Conservation and Community Commercial (21-03). All votes were 5-0.

• Approved the Final Plat and Subdividers Agreement for Savannah Station Phase IIA, Unit 2, a 35-lot subdivision, and accepted a $1,548,432.96 letter of credit for infrastructure.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-01, a Comprehensive Plan text amendment creating Policy 1.3.h for the Future Land Use Element.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-02, a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment changing land use on 6.79 acres to Conservation and 10.50 acres to Commercial.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-03, a rezoning changing 6.79 acres from Agricultural to Conservation and 10.50 acres from Agricultural to Community Commercial.
• Adopted Resolution 21-10, transmitting the 2021 Countywide Local Mitigation Strategy.
• Adopted Resolution 21-11, establishing an Auditor Selection Committee and appointing members.
• Adopted Resolution 21-12, supporting broadband internet access in Florida.
• Approved the consent agenda, including gas purchases and mutual aid agreements with Ocala and High Springs police departments.

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council approved the minutes from the January 28, 2021 meeting. Members discussed ongoing projects including Aidan's Flag Pole Project, a used baseball equipment drive, nurse appreciation efforts, and the creation of t-shirts. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda by unanimous consent.
• Approved the minutes of the January 28, 2021 meeting by unanimous consent.
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

Special Magistrate

The City Council is meeting to consider a series of ordinances and resolutions. These include budget adjustments, a police contract, and various other items. The agenda lists multiple items for discussion and potential action.

• Ordinance amending the 2024-25 budget
• Resolution approving a police contract
• Ordinance regarding a land use or zoning matter
• Resolution for a grant or funding acceptance
• Ordinance related to a public improvement project

The Special Magistrate heard multiple code enforcement cases, finding violations and ordering compliance by March 11, 2021, with potential daily fines for non-compliance. One repeat violation case resulted in a $200 per day fine from February 9, 2021. The meeting also approved the agenda and minutes from October 29, 2020.

• Approved the agenda with no changes.
• Approved the October 29, 2020 minutes.
• Found violations in cases 20-0088, 20-0084, 20-0078, 20-0074, E20-0080, 20-0082, and 21-0006, ordering compliance by March 11, 2021.
• Set potential daily fines for non-compliance: $100 for cases 20-0088, 20-0078, 20-0074; $50 for 20-0084 and 20-0082; $25 for E20-0080.
• Assessed a $200 per day fine for repeat violation case 21-0006, starting February 9, 2021, until vehicle removal is confirmed.
• Directed Code Enforcement Officer to explore nuisance abatement procedures for case 20-0074.
• Directed Code Enforcement Officer to reinspect a camper in case 20-0084.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The City Council will vote on a $1.5 million contract for street repairs and consider a zoning change for a mixed-use development. The agenda also includes discussion of a new police training facility and a proposed fee schedule for park permits.

• $1.5M contract for street repairs
• Zoning change for mixed-use development at 123 Main St
• Discussion of new police training facility
• Proposed fee schedule for park permits
• Public hearing on budget amendment

The Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved Resolution CRA 21-01, authorizing an application to the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program for construction of a parking facility with underground water retention and associated utilities. The motion was made by Member Hardacre and seconded by Vice Chair Miller. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution CRA 21-01 to apply for USDA Rural Business Development Grant for parking facility (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved the Duke Energy Florida asset purchase agreement for the Legacy Substation, a major step in the city's utility plans. It also approved a 4-1 resolution to increase Waste Pro compensation for solid waste services, retroactive to October 2020, and adopted a budget amendment recognizing $172,770 in unanticipated revenue. The commission passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 62 on regional planning councils and approved a final plat for Baywood Centre Lot 3.

• Approved Duke Energy Florida asset purchase agreement for Legacy Substation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-07 increasing Waste Pro compensation (4-1, Commissioner Miller dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution 21-06 amending FY 2020-2021 budget by $172,770 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-09 opposing Senate Bill 62 on regional planning councils (5-0)
• Approved Baywood Centre Lot 3 final plat and subdividers agreement (5-0)
• Appointed Laurie Hall to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for term expiring Feb 21, 2024 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan to redevelop 17 existing single-family dwellings into a 40-unit multifamily development with a community garden and picnic pavilion on a 4.34-acre property owned by the Alachua County Housing Authority. The motion passed 4-0 in a roll call vote. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 12, 2021 meeting by unanimous consent.

• Approved site plan for Arbours at Merrillwood redevelopment (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission unanimously approved waiving rules of procedure and scheduling an executive session for February 17, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. to discuss litigation strategies in case #01-2020-CA2520 (consolidated with #01-2020-CA2855). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only citizen comments (none given), manager announcements about CDBG funding and President's Day, and commissioner acknowledgments.

• Waived rules of procedure for executive session (5-0)
• Scheduled executive session for Feb 17, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. (5-0)

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council met and approved the meeting agenda and minutes from December 17, 2020, and January 5, 2021, all by unanimous consent. They postponed the Nurse Appreciation project to the next meeting and discussed ongoing projects, including the flag pole installation and a baseball equipment drive. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 5, 2021 workshop meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed Nurse Appreciation to next meeting (unanimous)

General

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to consider a site plan for a ±58,433 square foot light manufacturing building on a ±28.05-acre property at the terminus of NW Nano Court. Staff recommends approval subject to four conditions. The board will decide whether to approve the site plan.

• Site plan for a ±58,433 sq ft light manufacturing building on ±28.05 acres
• Property located at terminus of NW Nano Court, south of County Road 2054 (Rachael Boulevard), west of NW 126th Terrace
• Tax parcel numbers 03927-011-000 and 03927-012-000
• Two ingress/egresses to NW Nano Court
• Stormwater runoff to existing off-site basin

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The CRA Advisory Board approved the October 19, 2020 minutes and scheduled the City's Art Event for April 10-17, 2021. They also voted to examine the Alachua County billboard advertising program and billboard locations, and nominated a 'We've Noticed' recipient. The meeting included discussions on the Comprehensive Plan Vision Element and staff updates, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved October 19, 2020 CRA Advisory Board minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled City's Art Event for April 10-17, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved examining Alachua County billboard advertising program and locations (5-0)
• Nominated 'We've Noticed' recipient for social media acknowledgement (5-0)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several development-related items, including comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning requests, and a development agreement. The agenda also includes a resolution to continue the citizen comment period and a discussion on the city's financial policies.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to create a new Future Land Use category (Mixed Use) and amend the Future Land Use Map for a 1.5-acre parcel
• Rezoning of a 1.5-acre parcel from Residential to Mixed Use to allow a new police station
• Rezoning of a 1.5-acre parcel from Residential to Mixed Use for a new fire station
• Rezoning of a 1.5-acre parcel from Residential to Mixed Use for a new fire station (second item)
• Resolution to continue the citizen comment period for the citizen comment period

The City Commission approved four ordinances on first reading, all by 4-0 roll call votes. These included a Comprehensive Plan text amendment, a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and a rezoning for a Tara Forest, LLC property, plus a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a rezoning for an Edmund Johnston property. The Commission also adopted Resolution 21-05 on fiscal policies and approved an interlocal agreement with the Alachua County Property Appraiser.

• Approved Ordinance 21-01 (Comprehensive Plan text amendment) on first reading, 4-0
• Approved Ordinance 21-02 (Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment) on first reading, 4-0
• Approved Ordinance 21-03 (Rezoning to Conservation and Community Commercial) on first reading, 4-0
• Approved Ordinance 21-04 (Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Medium Density Residential) on first reading, 4-0
• Approved Ordinance 21-05 (Rezoning to RSF-6) on first reading, 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 21-05 (fiscal policies), 4-0
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Alachua County Property Appraiser, 4-0

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council voted unanimously to take up the Guardian Ad Litem Used Baseball Equipment Drive as a project. They decided to place collection boxes in businesses and churches as drop-off sites. Riley Ashmore presented on behalf of Guardian Ad Litem. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Guardian Ad Litem Used Baseball Equipment Drive as a project (unanimous)
• Decided to place drop-off boxes in businesses and churches