Alachua public meetings in 2025
79 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve its 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also receive updates on downtown events, cultural programs, and the 2026 MLK Jr. Day celebration.
- Approval of 2026 meeting dates
- Update on 2026 MLK Jr. Day celebration
- Update on downtown events
- Update on cultural programs, events, and facilities
Senior Resources Advisory Board
The Senior Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates regarding senior activities, trips, and surveys. The board is also scheduled to approve the meeting dates for 2026.
- Update on senior activities and trips
- Update on senior surveys
- Approval of 2026 meeting dates
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to elect a Chair and review two requests regarding a 1.35-acre property. The board will consider changing the land use designation and zoning of the site from agricultural to community commercial.
- Election of Board Chair
- PSSC25-0002: Request to change Future Land Use Map designation from Agriculture to Community Commercial for a 1.35-acre property (Tax Parcel 03046-004-000)
- PR25-0002: Request to rezone a 1.35-acre property from Agricultural (A) to Community Commercial (CC)
The Planning and Zoning Board approved the meeting agenda and elected William Smith as Chair and William Menadier as Vice Chair, both by unanimous consent. It deferred the November 13, 2025 minutes to the January 18, 2026 meeting. The board also deferred applications PSSC25-0002 and PR25-0002 to a date certain of January 13, 2026, and then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Deferred November 13, 2025 minutes to Jan 18, 2026 (unanimous consent)
- Elected William Smith as Chair (unanimous consent)
- Elected William Menadier as Vice Chair (unanimous consent)
- Deferred application PSSC25-0002 to Jan 13, 2026 (unanimous consent)
- Deferred application PR25-0002 to Jan 13, 2026 (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to address new business regarding the Farmers Market.
- Discussion of Farmers Market
The board approved a trial intermittent closure of a one‑block portion of NW 150‘ Ave between NW 142" Ter and Bob Hitchcock’s Main St. CRA funding of up to $5,000 was authorized to cover expenses for the closure from December 20 2025 through March 28 2026. The motion passed by a 3‑2 roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved trial intermittent closure of NW 150‘ Ave block (3-2)
- Authorized up to $5,000 CRA funding for closure (3-2)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission will consider an amendment to the Fletcher Trace Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat, reducing single‑family attached lots from 128 to 28 and increasing detached lots from 344 to 410. An ordinance will amend land‑development regulations for manufactured homes as accessory units in agricultural and single‑family zones. A request for an infrastructure plan for three commercial lots at Westside Commons will also be heard.
- PPP25-0002: Amendment to Fletcher Trace subdivision plat – rephase and change lot counts
- Ordinance 26-01: Amend LDRS Section 4.4.4(A)(2) for manufactured homes as accessory units
- PSP25-0007: Westside Commons infrastructure plan for driveways, stormwater, utilities
- Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board
- Purchase of primary UG wire (consent agenda item)
The City Commission approved the Fletcher Trace subdivision amendment that reduces single‑family attached lots from 128 to 28 and increases detached lots to 410. It adopted Ordinance 26‑01 amending the land‑development regulations for manufactured‑home accessory units. Two new members were appointed to the Planning & Zoning Board, and the Westside Commons infrastructure plan was approved.
- Approved Fletcher Trace subdivision amendment (PPP25-0002) – vote 5-0
- Adopted Ordinance 26-01 amending LDRs for manufactured‑home ADUs – vote 5-0
- Approved Westside Commons infrastructure plan (PSP25-0007) – vote 5-0
- Appointed Bonnie Burgess to Planning & Zoning Board – vote 3-2
- Appointed Jenny Highlander (2026 term) to Planning & Zoning Board – vote 5-0
- Appointed William Menadier (2027 term) to Planning & Zoning Board – vote 5-0
- Approved purchase of primary UG wire (consent agenda) – approved
- Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (consent agenda) – approved
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Citizen Advisory Task Force is meeting to conduct organizational business. The body will elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and review its bylaws and parliamentary procedures.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Presentation of CATF bylaws
- Review of parliamentary procedures and Sunshine Law
- Approval of January 24, 2023, meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2026 CATF calendar and grants update
Education Task Force
The Alachua Education Task Force will meet to approve minutes from August 2025, receive updates from the Children's Home Society, and set the meeting schedule for 2026.
- Approve August 2025 meeting minutes
- Children's Home Society update
- Staff report for December 2025
- Set 2026 meeting calendar
The task force unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from August 4, 2025. It also adopted the 2026 meeting calendar with dates in February, April, June, August, October, and December. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (4-0 vote)
- Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved 2026 meeting schedule: 2/2, 4/13, 6/1, 8/3, 10/5, 12/7 (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will vote to adopt Ordinance 26-01 on its first reading, amending the Land Development Regulations for manufactured homes as accessory dwelling units in Agricultural (A) and Residential Single‑Family‑1 (RSF‑1) zones, and will schedule a second and final reading for December 8, 2025. The meeting also includes a second‑reading vote on Ordinance 25-13, which exempts the Community Redevelopment Agency district from alcohol‑sale restrictions near religious institutions. Additional agenda items are a presentation on the Growing Greatness program, a study of a proposed multi‑use trail corridor, and a contract for design services for the Cleather Hathcock Center facility.
- Ordinance 26-01: amendment to LDR Section 4.4.4(A)(2) for ADUs in A and RSF‑1 zones (first reading, schedule second reading Dec 8 2025)
- Ordinance 25-13: exemption of Community Redevelopment Agency district from alcohol‑sale restrictions near religious institutions (second and final reading)
- Design services contract for the Cleather Hathcock Center facility
- Presentation: Growing Greatness to Help Close the Achievement Gap in Alachua County
- Alachua Trail Corridor Study (no action required)
The City Commission adopted Ordinance 26-01, amending the Land Development Regulations to allow manufactured homes as accessory dwelling units, and set a second and final reading for December 8, 2025. It also approved Ordinance 25-13, exempting the Community Redevelopment Agency district from alcohol‑sale proximity restrictions, on a second and final reading. Additionally, the Commission accepted Change Order #1 Task 2 for the Cleather Hathcock Center design services and authorized the City Manager to execute the related documents. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Adopted Ordinance 26-01 (first reading) and scheduled second/final reading for Dec 8, 2025 (4-0 roll call)
- Approved Ordinance 25-13 on second and final reading (4-0 roll call)
- Accepted Change Order #1 Task 2 for Cleather Hathcock Center design services; authorized City Manager to execute (4-0 roll call)
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous consent)
- Approved September 8, 2025 City Commission meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Approved October 13, 2025 City Commission meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Approved October 27, 2025 City Commission meeting minutes (consent agenda)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will review a special exception for stormwater facilities, a site plan for San Felasco Tech City, a subdivision plat amendment for Fletcher Trace, and a staff-initiated text amendment regarding manufactured homes as accessory dwelling units.
- San Felasco Tech City Phase 5 site plan (88,413 sq ft, 30 residential units)
- Fletcher Trace subdivision plat amendment (reducing attached lots to 28)
- Staff-initiated amendment on manufactured homes as accessory dwelling units
- Tara April special exception permit for stormwater facilities
- Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
The Planning and Zoning Board approved the Phase 5 site plan for The Laser Investment Group, LLC, which includes a 3,000‑sq‑ft amenities center gym and related recreation improvements in the Corporate Park zone. The motion passed by a 3‑0 roll‑call vote. The board also approved the Fletcher Trace subdivision amendment and the manufactured‑home accessory‑dwelling text amendment (each 3‑0), continued the Tara April special‑exception permit to Jan 13 2026, and approved the October 14 minutes.
- Approved San Felasco Tech City Phase 5 site plan (3‑0 roll‑call vote)
- Approved Fletcher Trace subdivision amendment, recommending commission approval (3‑0 roll‑call vote)
- Approved manufactured‑home accessory‑dwelling text amendment, recommending commission approval (3‑0 roll‑call vote)
- Continued Tara April special‑exception permit to Jan 13 2026 (unanimous consent)
- Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency Board will approve the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It will adopt Resolution CRA26-01, which sets the public meeting schedule for calendar year 2026. The board will also receive staff updates and allow board and citizen comments.
- Approve meeting minutes – September 8, 2025
- Adopt Resolution CRA26-01: public meeting schedule for 2026
- Staff updates
- Board comments/discussion
- Citizens comments
The board approved the agenda and the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It then adopted Resolution CRA26-01, establishing the Community Redevelopment Agency public meeting schedule for calendar year 2026, with a 4‑0 roll‑call vote. No other items were formally decided; remaining topics were discussed without a vote.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
- Adopted Resolution CRA26-01: CRA public meeting schedule for 2026 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss budget amendments and a road extension project. The agenda includes a public hearing on an ordinance regarding alcohol sales and a resolution to transfer $101,964 from the general fund contingency to various departments.
- Ordinance 25-13: First reading to amend alcohol sales code
- Resolution 26-01: Transfer of $101,964 from general fund contingency
- RFB 2025-02: Award for NW 115th Avenue Extension
- Deed of Dedication for NW 115th Avenue Extension
- Presentation: Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County
The City Commission approved Ordinance 25-13 on its first reading, accepted a deed of dedication for the NW 115th Avenue Extension, awarded the $829,129.43 contract to John C. Hipp Construction Equipment Company, and adopted a resolution transferring $101,964 within the general fund. All four actions passed unanimously by a 4‑0 roll‑call vote.
- Approved Ordinance 25-13 first reading (4-0)
- Accepted Deed of Dedication for NW 115th Avenue Extension (4-0)
- Awarded contract to John C. Hipp Construction Equipment Co. for $829,129.43 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-01 transferring $101,964 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 27, 2025. The commission will consider routine consent agenda items, including the FY 2026 purchase of police patrol vehicles and the conversion of the BS&A.NET system to cloud hosting. The meeting will also include appointments to the Citizen Advisory Task Force, Senior Resources Advisory Board, and Youth Advisory Council, as well as public comments.
- FY 2026 purchase of police patrol vehicles (consent agenda)
- Conversion of BS&A.NET to cloud hosting (consent agenda)
- Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Task Force (CATF)
- Appointment to the Senior Resources Advisory Board (SRAB)
- Appointment to the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
The City Commission authorized a $147,910 purchase order for Belle Szure & Associates to convert BS&A.Net to cloud services, with a condition that annual fee increases not exceed 5% based on the CPI. The Commission also appointed members to the Citizen Advisory Task Force, Senior Resources Advisory Board, and Youth Advisory Council, each appointment passing unanimously. Additional routine items, including reading ordinances by title only and agenda approval, were adopted by unanimous consent.
- Authorized $147,910 purchase order for BS&A.Net cloud conversion (5-0 roll call)
- Appointed Phyllis Strickland and Annie Welch to Citizen Advisory Task Force (5-0 roll call)
- Appointed Jim Curington and Asia Eichmiller to Senior Resources Advisory Board (5-0 roll call)
- Appointed Robert Hu to Youth Advisory Council (5-0 roll call)
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous consent)
- Approved amended agenda moving Consent Agenda Item B to Item A (unanimous consent)
- Adopted FY 2026 purchase of police patrol vehicles as part of consent agenda (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to conduct internal business. The agenda includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair and the approval of September 15, 2025, meeting minutes.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of September 15, 2025, meeting minutes
The board approved its agenda by unanimous consent and approved the September 15 minutes with a wording correction by a 4‑0 vote. Members voted unanimously to elect Vice Chair Kelly Harris as the new Chair and member Mandy Bucci as Vice Chair. No other items were formally decided; discussions on Farmer's Market funding and billboard design were deferred.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved September 15, 2025 minutes with correction (4-0)
- Elected Kelly Harris as Chair (unanimous voice vote)
- Elected Mandy Bucci as Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)
- Deferred Farmer's Market funding request to next meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to approve August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and recognize Community Planning Month. The board will also hold elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
- Community Planning Month recognition
The board approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑0 vote and approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. A proclamation recognizing Community Planning Month was read. The board elected Sandy Burgess as chair and William Smith as vice chair by unanimous consent. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (4-0 vote)
- Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
- Recognized Community Planning Month via proclamation (unanimous consent)
- Elected Sandy Burgess as Chair (unanimous consent)
- Elected William Smith as Vice Chair (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will consider two ordinances that reclassify a 111.25‑acre property south of US‑441 and Rachel Boulevard, changing its future land‑use map and official zoning atlas. The changes shift portions from commercial, industrial and agricultural designations to moderate‑density residential, commercial and conservation uses. The meeting also includes discussion of the Alachua Police Department Fraternal Order of Police collective bargaining agreement and a revision to the FY 2026 compensation plan. Additional items are routine consent‑agenda approvals and community presentations.
- Ordinance 25-12: amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for a 111.25‑acre property south of US‑441 and Rachel Blvd, reclassifying acres to moderate‑density residential, commercial, and conservation
- Ordinance 25-14: amendment of the Official Zoning Atlas for the same property, changing from agricultural to planned‑development residential, commercial, and conservation zones
- FY2025/2026 Alachua Police Department Fraternal Order of Police collective bargaining agreement
- Revision to FY 2026 compensation plan
- Consent agenda items: 2026 city commission calendar; approval of August 25, 2025 budget workshop minutes and meeting minutes; purchase of a 2026 bucket truck (F600 Skylift SBA471)
The Alachua City Commission approved Ordinance 25‑12, changing the Future Land Use Map classifications for a 111.25‑acre parcel, with a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. The commission also passed Ordinance 25‑14, updating the Official Zoning Atlas and authorizing a PD Agreement and Master Plan, also 5‑0. In addition, the FY2025/2026 police collective‑bargaining agreement and the FY2026 compensation‑plan revisions were ratified unanimously.
- Approved Ordinance 25‑12 amending Future Land Use Map (5‑0 roll call)
- Approved Ordinance 25‑14 amending Official Zoning Atlas and authorizing PD Agreement and Master Plan (5‑0 roll call)
- Ratified FY2025/2026 Alachua Police Department Fraternal Order of Police Collective Bargaining Agreement (5‑0 roll call)
- Approved revisions to FY2026 Compensation Plan (5‑0 roll call)
- Approved consent agenda items including 2026 City Commission calendar and bucket‑truck purchase (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Alachua City Fraternal Order of Police meeting will review ongoing negotiations for Article 24 and Article 26 of the FY2022‑2025 contract. It will also begin negotiations for communications operator positions under the same contract. Supporting documents include the meeting notice, a summary of the first proposal, and a FY25‑26 communications operator proposal.
- Continue negotiations for Article 24 of the COA/FOP FY2022‑2025 contract
- Continue negotiations for Article 26 of the COA/FOP FY2022‑2025 contract
- Commence negotiations for City of Alachua communications operator positions
- Review COA summary of first proposal
- Review FY25‑26 communications operator proposal (Article 26)
Senior Resources Advisory Board
The Senior Resources Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on senior survey results and the Hathcock Community Center. The board will also discuss senior programming and the Senior Showcase.
- Update on senior survey results
- Update on Hathcock Community Center
- Update on senior programming and Senior Showcase
The Senior Resources Advisory Board approved its agenda, received staff updates on the senior survey, the Hathcock Community Center, and senior programming, and then adjourned. No actions, approvals, or denials were taken.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will vote on three resolutions: a levy of general‑purpose ad valorem taxes for 2025, the city budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026, and the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting will also review the FY 2026 City Strategic Plan and the FY 2026 proposed compensation plan. Routine items such as the street‑sweeping services contract and minutes from the strategic‑planning retreat will be approved through a consent agenda.
- Resolution 25-21 – levy of general city purpose ad valorem taxes for the 2025 tax year
- Resolution 25-22 – city budget for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year
- Resolution 25-23 – FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- RFB 2025-05 – contract for street sweeping services
- Approval of minutes for the strategic planning retreat (fiscal years 2015‑2026)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will consider approval of the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes, receive staff updates, and hold board and citizen comment periods. No specific projects or contracts are listed.
- Approve meeting minutes from July 21, 2025
- Staff updates presentation
The Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the July 21, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then passed a motion, also 4‑0, directing staff to explore CRA budget sources to cover the initial six‑month expenses of the new Farmer’s Market and to seek additional funding options. No other actions were voted on.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Moved to explore CRA budget for Farmer’s Market expenses and request additional funding (4-0 roll call)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Youth Advisory Council
The Alachua Youth Advisory Council will meet on September 11, 2025 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The council will consider old business, approve the agenda, and discuss new business, including a Storm Drive Project workshop. The meeting will also include board comments and a period for citizen input.
- Storm Drive Project workshop (new business)
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Discussion of old business
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and revise estimates for receipts and balances. The board will also appoint one member to the CRA Advisory Board.
- Resolution CRA25-09 regarding the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
- Appointment of one member to the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board
- Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. It appointed Leon Barrows to the CRA Advisory Board for a term ending June 12, 2026, with a 4‑0 roll‑call vote. The board also adopted the CRA budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 (Resolution CRA 25‑09) by a 4‑0 roll‑call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
- Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
- Appointed Leon Barrows to CRA Advisory Board, term Sep 8 2025‑Jun 12 2026 (4‑0 roll‑call)
- Adopted CRA budget for FY 2025‑2026 (Resolution CRA 25‑09) (4‑0 roll‑call)
- Moved to adjourn meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings on the 2025 tax levy and the 2025-2026 budget. The body will also consider amendments to land development regulations and a zoning change for a 111.25-acre property.
- Resolution 25-17 and 25-18: 2025 general purpose ad valorem taxes and 2025-2026 budget
- Ordinance 25-05: Amendments to Land Development Regulations regarding mixed-use standards
- Ordinance 25-14: Rezoning ± 111.25 acres south of US Highway 441 and Rachel Boulevard
- Resolution 25-20: Budget amendment for $1,500,000 CDBG-ED capital projects fund
- Progress report for the Hathcock Community Center project
The Alachua City Commission approved several items, including the 2025‑2026 general‑purpose tax levy at a tentative rate of 6.2500 mills (an 8.86% increase). The commission also authorized an interlocal agreement with CareerSource, adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, approved Ordinance 25‑05 amending the Land Development Regulations, and approved Ordinance 25‑14 amending the official zoning atlas (first reading). Resolutions 25‑19 (stormwater basin assessment) and 25‑20 (budget amendment adding $1.5 M for CDBG‑ED projects) were also adopted.
- Approved Interlocal Agreement with CareerSource North Central Florida (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-17 setting tentative millage rate of 6.2500 mills (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-18 approving FY 2025‑2026 budget (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 25-05 amending Land Development Regulations (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 25-14 amending zoning atlas; scheduled second reading Oct 13 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-19 stormwater basin maintenance assessment (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-20 budget amendment increasing CDBG‑ED fund by $1,500,000 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Youth Advisory Council
The Alachua Youth Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2025 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The agenda includes old business, new business, and a Storm Drive Project workshop, followed by board and citizen comments. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Storm Drive Project workshop
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a first reading for an ordinance to amend Land Development Regulations regarding mixed-use development and business districts. The body will also consider a second reading for utility rate changes and a resolution to join a lawsuit regarding home rule authority over zoning.
- Ordinance 25-05: Amendments to Land Development Regulations for mixed-use and business districts
- Ordinance 25-11: Second reading on utility rate amendments
- Resolution 25-16: Participation in lawsuit regarding Senate Bill 180 and home rule authority
- Engagement letter for attorney Mark Barnebey regarding planning department resignation investigation
- RFB 2025-04: Powerline tree and vegetation maintenance
The Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-05, which amends the City’s Land Development Regulations, by a 3‑1 vote and set a second and final reading for September 8, 2025. It also approved Ordinance 25-11, changing utility rates, by a 4‑0 vote to take effect October 1, 2025. Additionally, Resolution 25-16 authorizing participation in a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 180 was adopted unanimously (4‑0).
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-05 (land development amendment); vote 3-1; second/final reading scheduled Sep 8 2025
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 25-11 (utility rates amendment); vote 4-0; effective Oct 1 2025
- Approved Resolution 25-16 to join lawsuit against Senate Bill 180; vote 4-0
- Motion to engage Attorney Mark Barnebey for planning resignation investigation failed (no second)
- Approved agenda by unanimous consent
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances by title only by unanimous consent
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council will meet to discuss old and new business. The primary agenda item is a workshop regarding the Storm Drive project.
- Storm Drive project workshop
Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council meeting on August 12, 2025 will review old business, consider new business including a Storm Drive Project workshop, and allow time for board and citizen comments. No specific decisions are listed; the agenda outlines discussion topics only.
- Storm Drive Project workshop (new business item)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will first approve the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It will then hold quasi‑judicial hearings on two applications: PR24‑0002, a site‑specific amendment to change a 111.25‑acre parcel from agricultural to residential, commercial and conservation zones; and PSP25‑0003, a site‑plan for a 3,600‑sq‑ft commercial building on a 1.74‑acre parcel. The board will also allow public comments before adjourning.
- Approve July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- PR24‑0002: amend zoning for 111.25‑acre parcel at US 441 & Rachel Blvd (tax parcel 03957‑000‑000)
- PSP25‑0003: site‑plan for 3,600‑sq‑ft commercial building on 1.74‑acre parcel at NW 104th Terrace (tax parcel 05949‑011‑009)
- Quasi‑judicial hearings on both applications
- Public comment period
The Planning and Zoning Board approved the Royal Elements site plan, subject to five conditions, by a 5‑0 vote. It also recommended the San Felasco Research Ventures amendment to the City Commission, passing 4‑1. Agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
- Approved Royal Elements site plan with five conditions (5-0)
- Recommended San Felasco amendment to City Commission (4-1)
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will hold a workshop to review proposed budgets for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The discussion will cover the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Capital Projects Fund. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for presentation and discussion of the budget proposals.
- Proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget for the General Fund
- Proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget for the Debt Service Fund
- Proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget for the Special Revenue Fund
- Proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget for the Capital Projects Fund
Commissioner Jennifer Ringersen moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Dayna Williams. The motion passed by unanimous consent. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Adjourned by unanimous consent
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency will review a grant application for building improvements at 14910 Main Street. The board will also discuss a project overview for a gateway sign on Main Street and US-441.
- CRA Resolution 25-07: Business facade grant application for 14910 Main Street
- Project overview for gateway sign on Main Street and US-441
The CRA board adopted Resolution CRA 25-07, approving a business facade grant for the building at 14910 Main Street. The motion passed with a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. The board also approved the June 9 and June 23, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned the session.
- Approved Business Facade Grant Resolution CRA 25-07 for 14910 Main St (5-0)
- Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved June 23, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
- Moved to adjourn meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Alachua City Commission will consider a resolution authorizing participation in a lawsuit that claims Senate Bill 180's statewide prohibition on local land‑use and zoning authority is unconstitutional. The meeting also includes a first‑reading ordinance to amend utility rate codes, renewal of commercial and group health insurance for FY 2025‑26, and the acquisition of two county tax parcels for community projects. Additional items are a public hearing on the Tara Baywood Phase 1 infrastructure acceptance and routine consent agenda items.
- Resolution 25-16: authorize city participation in lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 180's land‑use prohibition
- Ordinance 25-11 (first reading): amend Code 38 utility rates
- FY 25/26 renewal of commercial and group health insurance packages
- Acquisition of Alachua County Tax Parcel 05900-002-029 (Pinkoson Springs)
- Acquisition of Alachua County Tax Parcel #03114-000-000 for the Cleather Hathcock Sr. Community Center Project
The Alachua City Commission approved Resolution 25-16 to join a lawsuit contesting Senate Bill 180's statewide land‑use prohibition. The commission also renewed its commercial health insurance contracts, purchased two county tax parcels for community development, and accepted the Tara Baywood Phase 1 infrastructure assets. Additional actions included the first reading of Ordinance 25-11 on utility rates and the adoption of committee assignments.
- Approved Resolution 25-16 authorizing participation in lawsuit against Senate Bill 180 (passed by roll call)
- Approved renewal of City commercial and group health insurance packages with FMIT at base premiums of $792,130 and $1,710,768.48, plus additional plans (5-0 roll call)
- Approved acquisition of Alachua County Tax Parcel 05900-002-029 (Pinkoson Springs) for purchase price $170,000 plus closing costs (5-0 roll call)
- Approved acquisition of Alachua County Tax Parcel #03114-000-000 for Cleather Hathcock Sr. Community Center for $72,500 plus closing costs (5-0 roll call)
- Approved acceptance of Tara Baywood Phase 1 water, wastewater, electric, roadways, and stormwater systems and return of surety $337,341.92 (5-0 roll call)
- Approved Ordinance 25-11 first reading amending Code 38 utility rates (5-0 roll call)
- Approved 2025-2026 City Commission committee assignments (5-0 roll call)
- Waived rules of procedure by unanimous consent
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Education Task Force
The Education Task Force will consider approving the minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting. It will also review parliamentary procedures, receive a presentation on the Sunshine Law and public records, and hear a staff report. Afterward, board and citizen comments will be taken.
- Approval of June 17, 2025 Education Task Force meeting minutes
- Parliamentary procedures review
- Sunshine Law and public records presentation
- Staff report
- Board and citizen comments
The task force unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. No old business was discussed, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Agenda approved (unanimous consent)
- June 17, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous consent)
- Meeting adjourned (unanimous consent)
Youth Advisory Council
The Alachua Youth Advisory Council will meet on July 31, 2025 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, old business, new business with a Storm Drive Project workshop, board comments, and a period for citizen comments.
- Storm Drive Project workshop (new business item)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Alachua Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss an overview of past and future events and provide an update on cultural programs. The meeting also includes time for board comments, discussion, and public input from citizens. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Overview of past and future events
- Update on cultural programs
- Board comments/discussion
- Citizens comments
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda after a motion and second, passing by unanimous consent. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
Senior Resources Advisory Board
The Senior Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss a public communication and outreach strategy. The board will also review an age-friendly community survey and receive updates on senior activities and trips.
- Public communication and outreach strategy
- Age-friendly community survey discussion
- Update on senior activities and upcoming trips
The Senior Resources Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. Staff reports on the public communication and outreach strategy, the age‑friendly community survey, and senior activities and upcoming trips were filed. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Filed Public Communication and Outreach Strategy report
- Filed Age‑Friendly Community Survey report
- Filed Senior Activities and Upcoming Trips report
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will meet on July 28, 2025 for a workshop focused on the FY 2025‑2026 budget. Commissioners and city officials will discuss the upcoming fiscal year's financial plan. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- FY 2025‑2026 budget workshop
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will consider several resolutions, including a proposed millage rate of 6.2500 for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and a large‑scale amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Other items include appointments, a 9‑1‑1 interlocal agreement, a roadway extension deed, and selection of an attorney for an internal investigation.
- Resolution 25-12: proposed millage rate of 6.2500 for FY 2025‑2026, 8.9% above the rolled‑back rate
- Ordinance 25-12: amendment of the Future Land Use Map changing land classifications on a 111.25‑acre property south of US 441 and Rachel Boulevard
- Resolution 25-15: amendment to allow the city to enter subdivider agreements
- Interlocal agreement with Alachua County for 9‑1‑1 emergency addressing services (No 14674)
- Selection of an attorney to investigate resignations of the planning director and two principal planners
The Alachua City Commission adopted Resolution 25-12 establishing a proposed millage rate of 6.2500% for fiscal year 2025‑2026, passing 4‑0. It also approved the TK Basin preliminary rate (Resolution 25-13) and appointed William Smith to the Planning and Zoning Board, both by 4‑0 votes. Additional actions included appointing two members to the Education Task Force, directing staff to study removing the alcohol‑sale prohibition within the CRA, and nominating Commissioner Jacob Fletcher to the Joint Water and Climate Policy Board, each approved unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 25-12 millage rate 6.2500% (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-13 TK Basin preliminary rate (4-0)
- Appointed William Smith to Planning and Zoning Board (4-0)
- Appointed Jeffrey Means and Ryan Reidway to Education Task Force (4-0)
- Directed City Manager to propose removal of alcohol prohibition within CRA (4-0)
- Nominated Commissioner Jacob Fletcher to Joint Water and Climate Policy Board (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 25-12 first reading for Comprehensive Plan amendment (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the May 19, 2025 and June 23, 2025 meetings. The board will receive staff updates, hold board comments and discussion, and provide time for citizen comments.
- Approve meeting minutes – May 19, 2025
- Approve meeting minutes – June 23, 2025 (SPCRAAB)
- Staff updates
- Board comments/discussion
- Citizens comments
The CRA Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda, adding a new business item on budget information, by unanimous consent. The board also approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 and June 23, 2025 special meetings with a 4‑0 vote on each. No other motions were adopted during this session.
- Approved agenda with new business budget item (unanimous consent)
- Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 vote)
- Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will review three applications: a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 14721 Main Street, a large‑scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment that would rezone about 111.25 acres south of US‑441 and Rachel Boulevard, and a site‑plan for a 3,393‑square‑foot storage building at 11631 Research Circle. The board will also approve the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025. These items will be considered during the regular meeting on July 8, 2025.
- Approve meeting minutes – May 13, 2025
- Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 14721 Main Street (Tax Parcel 03661‑000‑000)
- Large‑scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PLSC24‑0001) changing land‑use categories on ~111.25‑acre parcel south of US‑441 and Rachel Boulevard (Tax Parcel 03957‑000‑000)
- Evergen Site Plan Application (PSP25‑0005) for a 3,393 sq ft metal storage building on 0.13 acre of a 17‑acre property at 11631 Research Circle (Tax Parcel 03956‑010‑008)
The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 14721 Main Street. It also approved a large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment that changes the future land‑use categories on a 111.25‑acre site south of US 441 and Rachel Boulevard, and approved a site‑plan for RTI Surgical, Inc. on a portion of 11631 Research Circle. All three actions were approved by roll‑call votes of 4‑0, 3‑1, and 4‑0 respectively.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 14721 Main Street (4-0 roll call)
- Approved large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment for San Felasco Research Ventures, LLC, changing land‑use categories (3-1 roll call)
- Approved site‑plan for RTI Surgical, Inc. at 11631 Research Circle, subject to conditions (4-0 roll call)
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet on June 23, 2025 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The board will review a Business Facade Grant program application submitted by FLA HOMES INC. and Alachua Commercial Properties LLC for improvements to a building at 14910 Main Street. The board will decide whether to approve the grant request.
- Business Facade Grant application – request by FLA HOMES INC. and Alachua Commercial Properties LLC for improvements to 14910 Main Street
The Advisory Board approved its agenda by unanimous consent. It then voted 4‑0 to transmit a recommendation to approve the Business Facade Grant application for improvements at 14910 Main Street. The board also approved, by a 4‑0 roll‑call vote, adding an item to the next agenda to review past study findings. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Recommended approval of Business Facade Grant for 14910 Main St. (4-0 roll call)
- Added review of past study findings to next agenda (4-0 roll call)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will discuss a proposed concert series for downtown Alachua. The board will also receive an overview of the Gateway sign project planned for Main Street and US-441. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Proposed concert series for downtown
- Gateway sign project overview for Main Street and US-441
The CRA Board voted 4‑1 to approve a $20,000 per‑year matching contribution for three years, contingent on receiving the Levitt Music Series Grant. The Board also agreed to defer discussion of the Gateway Sign on Main Street and US‑441 project to the August 11 regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved $20,000 per year CRA matching funds for three years if Levitt Music Series Grant awarded (4-1)
- Deferred Gateway Sign on Main Street and US‑441 project to August 11 CRA meeting
- Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two ordinances amending the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Atlas for a 345-acre property on NW 167th Boulevard, along with other agenda items.
- Ordinance 25-09: Comprehensive Plan amendment for 345-acre property (15601 NW 167th Boulevard)
- Ordinance 25-10: Zoning Atlas amendment for 345-acre property (15601 NW 167th Boulevard)
- Resolution 25-11: Designates Planning & Community Development Department as administrative authority for final plats
- Interim City Manager Contract
- Approval of May 19, June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
The Commission voted 4‑1 to send a large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment for Tomoka Hills Farms, Inc. and Tower Hill Insurance Group, LLC back to City Staff for further review. It also approved appointments of Diana Carlson and Stanley Richardson to the Citizen Advisory Task Force (5‑0) and directed the City Manager to study livestreaming options and a community survey (each 5‑0). Additional procedural items, including approval of the agenda and reading ordinances by title only, passed unanimously.
- Referred large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment to City Staff (4‑1)
- Appointed Diana Carlson (3‑year) and Stanley Richardson (2‑year) to Citizen Advisory Task Force (5‑0)
- Directed City Manager to explore livestreaming options and present to SRAB before Commission (5‑0)
- Directed City Manager to explore a survey of the Citizens for the Good Life Community (5‑0)
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (5‑0)
- Approved agenda (5‑0)
- Approved motion to allow public comment on public‑engagement strategies (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Education Task Force
The Education Task Force will meet to review and approve minutes from three previous meetings. The body will also address the ETF 2025 Strategic Plan.
- Approval of February 3, 2025, meeting minutes
- Approval of March 3, 2025, workshop meeting minutes
- Approval of April 14, 2025, meeting minutes
- ETF 2025 Strategic Plan
The Education Task Force approved the minutes from its February 3, March 3, and April 14, 2025 meetings, each by a 4‑0 vote. The task force also approved its 2025 Strategic Plan by a 4‑0 vote. The agenda was approved by unanimous consent. Vice Chair Travis White led the meeting while Chair Jeffery Means was absent.
- Agenda approved by unanimous consent
- February 3, 2025 ETF meeting minutes approved (4-0)
- March 3, 2025 ETF workshop meeting minutes approved (4-0)
- April 14, 2025 ETF meeting minutes approved (4-0)
- 2025 ETF Strategic Plan approved (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The board will consider several items, including approving the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes, appointing members to the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board, and adopting Resolution CRA 25-06 to amend the FY 2024‑2025 budget for unanticipated revenue and increase the special revenue fund for the T‑Mobile Hometown Grant program. Additional agenda items include staff updates, a proposal for a downtown concert series, and an overview of the Gateway Sign project.
- Approve April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
- Appointment to Community Redevelopment Advisory Board
- Resolution CRA 25-06: amend FY 2024‑2025 budget for unanticipated revenue and increase CRA Special Revenue Fund for T‑Mobile Hometown Grant program
- Proposed concert series for downtown
- Gateway Sign – project overview
The CRA Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting (4‑0). It appointed Mandy Bucci and Kelly Harris to the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board. The board adopted CRA Resolution 25‑06, amending the FY 2024‑2025 budget to receive unanticipated revenue from the T‑Mobile Hometown Grant (4‑0 roll‑call). A special meeting was set for June 23, 2025 to discuss the concert series and gateway sign project (5‑0 roll‑call).
- Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Appointed Mandy Bucci to advisory board (3 of 4 yes votes)
- Appointed Kelly Harris to advisory board (4 of 4 yes votes)
- Adopted CRA Resolution 25-05 (4-0)
- Adopted CRA Resolution 25-06 budget amendment for T‑Mobile grant (4-0 roll call)
- Scheduled special meeting for June 23, 2025 (5-0 roll call)
- Moved Gateway Sign project to the June 23 special meeting (consensus)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to appoint an interim city manager. The body will also consider a budget amendment to incorporate T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program funds.
- Appointment of Interim City Manager
- Resolution 25-09: Amending the FY 2024-2025 budget for unanticipated revenue via the T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program
- Special presentation by the Alzheimer's Association in Alachua
The Alachua City Commission adopted Resolution 25-09 to amend the FY 2024‑2025 budget, passing 5‑0. Commissioners also appointed Assistant City Manager Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager for a 12‑month term, passing 4‑1. The agenda and the reading of proposed ordinances were approved by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous consent)
- Adopted Resolution 25-09 amending FY 2024‑2025 budget (5‑0)
- Appointed Assistant City Manager Rodolfo Valladares as Interim City Manager, 12‑month contract (4‑1)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from January 27, 2025, and receive staff updates. No other specific legislative items or contracts are listed for decision.
- Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
- Staff updates
The Advisory Board voted 4-1 to decline the purchase of the corner lot needed for the gateway signage, ending the $30,000 acquisition. The board also approved a motion to consider partnering with the Levitt Foundation to match funds if a music‑series grant is awarded, passing 4-0. Agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
- Rejected purchase of $30,000 corner lot for gateway sign (4-1)
- Approved partnership consideration with Levitt Foundation for grant matching (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved meeting agenda with amendment (unanimous consent)
- Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission meeting on May 19, 2025 will consider several agenda items. Commissioners will hold a first‑reading legislative hearing on Ordinance 25‑08, which would extend the city’s corporate limits to include Tax Parcel 04015‑000‑000. The board will also award the Theatre Park Project under Request for Bid 2025‑01‑R. Additional discussion will address strategies to increase public engagement and transparency, and several special presentations will be made.
- Ordinance 25-08 – first reading to extend corporate limits to Tax Parcel 04015-000-000
- RFB 2025-01-R – award of the Theatre Park Project
- Discussion on strategies to increase public engagement and transparency
- Special presentations (student artist appreciation, health award, watershed flood risk review, municipal clerks week proclamation, Stop the Bleed Day, Mental Health Awareness Month 2025)
The Commission accepted the Trimark Construction Group bid for the Theatre Park Project and authorized the City Manager to contract the work (5‑0). It also approved reading all proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous consent). A motion to add a discussion item investigating Planning Department resignations was adopted (4‑1), and the agenda was approved as amended (4‑1). An amendment to the annexation ordinance motion failed (2‑3).
- Approved Trimark Construction Group bid for Theatre Park Project $571,950.00 (5-0)
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous consent)
- Added agenda item to investigate Planning Department resignations (4-1)
- Approved agenda as amended (4-1)
- Failed amendment to Ordinance 25-08 motion (2-3)
- Rescinded Commissioner Ringersen's earlier motion (action taken)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The joint City and County Commission will meet to receive updates on several topics. Items include a county update on roads within Alachua city limits, a potential joint project at Pinkoson Springs, an update on NW 86th Drive, updates on County Fire Rescue Stations 21 and 25, and information about Alachua Learning Academy. No formal actions are listed; the agenda consists of informational updates and a period for general discussion and citizen comments.
- County update on roads within Alachua city limits
- Pinkoson Springs update on potential joint city/county project
- NW 86th Drive update
- Alachua County Fire Rescue Station 21 and 25 update
- Alachua Learning Academy update
The Joint City and County Commission approved its agenda after a motion by Vice Chair Ken Cornell and a second by Commissioner Anna Prizzia. By unanimous consent, the board adopted a request from citizen Tamara Robbins allowing members of the public to comment on any agenda item, even if no motion is pending. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.
- Agenda approved (motion by Ken Cornell, seconded by Anna Prizzia)
- Unanimous consent to let citizens comment on any agenda items (requested by Tamara Robbins)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will approve the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and review the 2025 Annual Concurrency Status Report. It will discuss a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment (PLSC24-0002) that changes land‑use categories on a 345.58‑acre property at 15601 NW 167TH BOULEVARD. The board will also consider a site‑specific amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas (PR24-0003) for the same property and a Chick‑Fil‑A site‑plan application (PSP25-0004) for a 4,927‑sq‑ft restaurant at US Highway 441 and NW 174TH Drive.
- Approve meeting minutes from April 15, 2025
- Review 2025 Annual Concurrency Status Report
- Consider PLSC24-0002 – Tomoka Hills large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment for 345.58‑acre site at 15601 NW 167TH BOULEVARD
- Consider PR24-0003 – Tomoka Hills site‑specific amendment to Official Zoning Atlas for same property
- Consider PSP25-0004 – Chick‑Fil‑A site‑plan for a 4,927‑sq‑ft restaurant at US Highway 441 & NW 174TH Drive
The Planning and Zoning Board approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑0 vote and approved the April 15, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0 vote with one abstention. A motion to find the Tomoka Hills large‑scale Comprehensive Plan amendment consistent with the city plan and recommend approval failed with a 2‑2 tie. The board will transmit the application to the City Commission with a recommendation to deny.
- Approved agenda (5-0 vote)
- Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (4-0 vote, 1 abstention)
- Large‑scale Tomoka Hills amendment motion failed (2-2 tie); board will transmit to City Commission with recommendation to deny
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will conduct a legislative hearing for Ordinance 25-05 regarding amendments to the city's Land Development Regulations. The body will also review a fiscal analysis report for FY 2024-2025 through March 31, 2025.
- Ordinance 25-05: Amendments to Land Development Regulations regarding mixed-use development, business districts, and parking standards
- Fiscal Analysis Report for FY 2024-2025 through March 31, 2025
- Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Task Force
- Gib Coerper Day Proclamation
- Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation
The commission approved the meeting agenda, approved reading ordinances by title only, and removed a public‑hearing item from the agenda. It deferred Ordinance 25‑05 (first reading) and the appointment to the Citizen Advisory Task Force. Finally, it voted to have the City Manager have staff research options to amend the city’s alcohol ordinance.
- Approved agenda (5‑0 roll call)
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (5‑0 roll call)
- Removed public‑hearing item from agenda (5‑0 roll call)
- Deferred Ordinance 25‑05 (first reading) (5‑0 roll call)
- Deferred appointment to the Citizen Advisory Task Force (5‑0 roll call)
- Directed City Manager to research and present options to change the alcohol ordinance (5‑0 roll call)
- Approved April 21, 2025 City Commission minutes (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Youth Advisory Council
The Alachua Youth Advisory Council will meet on April 24, 2025 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. Council members will discuss several topics, including an overview of the Sunshine Law, parliamentary procedure, and municipal government. They will also consider changing meeting start times to 5 p.m., planning future field trips, the Storm Drive project, and possibly canceling the next two meetings in favor of workshops.
- Overview of the Sunshine Law
- Overview of parliamentary procedure
- Review of municipal government
- Discussion of moving meeting start time to 5 p.m.
- Discussion of the Storm Drive project
General
The Alachua City Commission and Board of Canvassers will meet on April 21, 2025. The commission will consider and vote to approve the minutes from the Board of Canvassers meetings held on April 2, April 8, and April 9, 2025. No other agenda items are listed.
- Approve minutes for Board of Canvassers meeting held April 2, 2025
- Approve minutes for Board of Canvassers meeting held April 8, 2025
- Approve minutes for Board of Canvassers meeting held April 9, 2025
The commission approved its agenda for the meeting. The Board of Canvassers minutes from April 2, April 8, and April 9, 2025 were each approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other actions were taken.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved Board of Canvassers minutes for April 2, 2025 (unanimous vote)
- Approved Board of Canvassers minutes for April 8, 2025 (unanimous vote)
- Approved Board of Canvassers minutes for April 9, 2025 (unanimous vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will hold quasi‑judicial hearings on final plats for Fletcher Trace Phases 1, 2, and 3, proposing new residential subdivisions. Two ordinances (25‑06 and 25‑07) will be considered to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning atlas for a 5.07‑acre property at 16313 NW US Hwy 441, changing its classification to commercial. Additional agenda items include special presentations, citizen comments, and routine consent agenda approvals.
- PSP24-0007 – Fletcher Trace Phase 1 final plat: ~21.29‑acre property, 32 single‑family detached lots, PD‑R zoning
- PSP24-0008 – Fletcher Trace Phase 2 final plat: ~5.11‑acre property, 42 single‑family lots (14 detached, 28 attached), PD‑R zoning
- PSP24-0009 – Fletcher Trace Phase 3 final plat: ~17.66‑acre property, 37 single‑family detached lots, PD‑R zoning
- Ordinance 25‑06 – Amend comprehensive plan future land use map, reclassifying 5.07‑acre property at 16313 NW US Hwy 441 from agriculture to commercial
- Ordinance 25‑07 – Amend official zoning atlas, changing the same property to Community Commercial (CC) zoning
The Alachua City Commission voted to approve the final plats and Subdividers Agreements for Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of the Fletcher Trace Major Subdivision. Phase 1 passed 4‑1 with Commissioner Fletcher dissenting, while Phases 2 and 3 each passed unanimously (5‑0). The commission also approved reading ordinances by title only and adopted the amended agenda by unanimous consent.
- Approved final plat for Fletcher Trace Phase 1 (4‑1, Fletcher dissent)
- Approved Subdividers Agreement for Fletcher Trace Phase 1 (4‑1)
- Approved final plat for Fletcher Trace Phase 2 (5‑0)
- Approved Subdividers Agreement for Fletcher Trace Phase 2 (5‑0)
- Approved final plat for Fletcher Trace Phase 3 (5‑0)
- Approved Subdividers Agreement for Fletcher Trace Phase 3 (5‑0)
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous consent)
- Approved amended agenda (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will first approve the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a site‑plan application for an 18‑hole private golf course on about 197.03 acres at 156012 NW 167th Boulevard, currently zoned Agricultural (A) in the Gateway Overlay District. The board will also consider a staff‑initiated text amendment to the City of Alachua Land Development Regulations affecting mixed‑use standards, density, parking, tree protection and related definitions.
- Approve meeting minutes from March 11, 2025
- Quasi‑judicial hearing on PSP24-0014: Tomoka Hills Golf Course site‑plan for an 18‑hole private course on ~197.03 acres at 156012 NW 167th Boulevard (Agricultural A, Gateway Overlay)
- Legislative hearing on staff‑initiated text amendment to City of Alachua Land Development Regulations (articles 2,3,4,5,6,10) covering mixed‑use standards, density, parking, tree protection and definitions
The Planning and Zoning Board approved the Tomoka Hills Golf Course site‑plan application, finding it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations and attaching 13 conditions. The board also approved a staff‑initiated text amendment to the City of Alachua Land Development Regulations covering several articles and will forward its recommendation to the City Commission. Both motions passed by roll‑call votes (site‑plan 3‑0‑0 with Vice Chair Johns abstaining; amendment 4‑0). The agenda, prior meeting minutes, and adjournment were approved by unanimous consent.
- Approved Tomoka Hills Golf Course site plan (subject to 13 conditions); vote 3‑0‑0, Vice Chair Johns abstained
- Approved staff‑initiated text amendment to Land Development Regulations; vote 4‑0
- Approved meeting agenda; unanimous consent
- Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes; unanimous consent
- Adjourned meeting; unanimous consent
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Education Task Force
The Alachua Education Task Force will meet on April 14, 2025 to discuss two items of new business. Members will consider establishing a strategic plan for the task force. They will also discuss setting the date for the June Education Task Force meeting.
- Establishment of strategic plan discussion
- June Education Task Force meeting date discussion
The Education Task Force approved its agenda by a 3‑0 vote. Members voted to reschedule the June meeting from June 2 to June 15, 2025, also by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (3-0 roll call)
- Rescheduled June ETF meeting to June 15, 2025 (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Board of Canvassers will meet to address an election audit. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers.
- Election audit
The Board of Canvassers approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. An audit of Precinct 03 Seat 01 was completed and found no errors. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Election audit for Precinct 03 Seat 01 reported no errors
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
General
The Board of Canvassers will meet to process and certify election results. The body will review precinct, provisional, unscanned, and vote-by-mail ballots.
- Canvass of precinct results
- Canvass of provisional and unscanned ballots
- Canvass of vote-by-mail ballots
- Certification of the election
The board approved its agenda, reported no provisional or unscanned ballots, canvassed vote‑by‑mail ballots, and unanimously certified the election results. It also unanimously approved reading the proposed ordinances by title only.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Reported no provisional or unscanned ballots
- Canvassed vote‑by‑mail ballots
- Certified election results (unanimous consent)
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances by title only (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approval of the minutes from the February 10, 2025 and March 24, 2025 meetings. The board will also receive the CRA Fiscal Year 2023‑2024 audit and staff updates. No other actions are listed.
- Approve meeting minutes – February 10, 2025
- Approve meeting minutes – March 24, 2025
- Review CRA Fiscal Year 2023‑2024 audit
- Staff updates
The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the February 10 and March 24, 2025 meetings. It adopted Resolution CRA 25-04 concerning the 2023‑2024 audit. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved March 24, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
- Adopted Resolution CRA 25-04 audit findings (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including public hearings on three phases of the Fletcher Trace subdivision and two land‑use ordinances for a property on NW US Hwy 441. The commission will also adopt the annual comprehensive financial report and vote on a budget amendment that adds unanticipated revenue and increases the police department budget for an Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. Additional agenda items include special presentations, citizen comments, and a youth advisory council appointment.
- Public hearing on PSP24-0007 – Fletcher Trace Phase 1 final plat: 21.29‑acre subdivision into 32 single‑family detached lots (PD‑R zoning)
- Public hearing on PSP24-0008 – Fletcher Trace Phase 2 final plat: 5.11‑acre subdivision into 42 single‑family lots (14 detached, 28 attached, PD‑R zoning)
- Public hearing on PSP24-0009 – Fletcher Trace Phase 3 final plat: 17.66‑acre subdivision into 37 single‑family detached lots (PD‑R zoning)
- Ordinance 25‑06 – Small‑scale amendment of the comprehensive plan future land‑use map, changing a 5.07‑acre parcel at 16313 NW US Hwy 441 from agriculture to commercial
- Resolution 25‑08 – Amendment of the FY 2024‑25 General Fund budget to incorporate unanticipated revenue and increase the Alachua Police Department budget for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
The City Commission appointed Abigail Carvil to the Youth Advisory Council. It approved Ordinance 25-06 and Ordinance 25-07, changing the land use at 16313 NW US Hwy 441 from agricultural to commercial and scheduling second readings. The commission also adopted the annual comprehensive financial report and amended the 2024‑2025 general fund budget to fund a police grant. Three subdivision plat requests (Fletcher Trace Phases 1‑3) were deferred to the April 21, 2025 meeting.
- Appointed Abigail Carvil to Youth Advisory Council (4‑0 roll call)
- Approved Ordinance 25‑06 (small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment) first reading, scheduled second reading (4‑0 roll call)
- Approved Ordinance 25‑07 (site‑specific zoning atlas amendment) first reading, scheduled second reading (4‑0 roll call)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑07 accepting annual comprehensive financial report (4‑0 roll call)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑08 amending FY 2024‑2025 general fund budget for police grant (4‑0 roll call)
- Deferred Fletcher Trace Phase 1 final plat to April 21, 2025
- Deferred Fletcher Trace Phase 2 final plat to April 21, 2025
- Deferred Fletcher Trace Phase 3 final plat to April 21, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. The council will also hold a discussion regarding 'the project'.
- Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of the project
General
The Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct a logic and accuracy test. The meeting also includes a session for questions and answers.
- Logic and accuracy test
The Board of Canvassers granted Chief Deputy Supervisor Carl Delesdernier authority to conduct the Logic and Accuracy test for the Supervisor of Elections. The Board also approved the testing of the ICE Tabulation System, resetting it to zero, and then powering it down and transporting it to precincts. All motions passed by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Granted Carl Delesdernier authority to conduct Logic and Accuracy test (unanimous consent)
- Authorized testing of election on ICE Tabulation System (unanimous consent)
- Authorized resetting ICE Tabulation System to zero total (unanimous consent)
- Authorized powering down and transporting ICE Tabulation System to precincts (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
Senior Resources Advisory Board
The Senior Resources Advisory Board will consider several routine items. These include approving the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes, appointing a vice chair, discussing the age‑friendly community survey, recruiting additional attendees, and approving meeting dates for 2025. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Approval of September 3, 2024 minutes
- Appointment of vice chair
- Discussion of the age‑friendly community survey
- Recruitment of additional attendees for future meetings
- Approval of meeting dates for 2025
The Senior Resources Advisory Board unanimously approved its agenda and the September 3, 2024 minutes. James Curington was appointed Vice Chair. The board accepted the 2025 meeting dates of June 24, September 23, and December 16. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved September 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Appointed James Curington as Vice Chair
- Approved 2025 meeting dates: June 24, September 23, December 16 (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will appoint a new chair, approve the June 17, 2024 minutes, and review past and upcoming events. It will receive an update on the Hathcock Community Center and consider a grant from the Alachua County Arts Council. The board will also approve meeting dates for 2025.
- Appointment of chair
- Approval of June 17, 2024 minutes
- Overview of previous events
- Update on the Hathcock Community Center
- Alachua County Arts Council grant
The board appointed Carol Richardson as Chair. The agenda for the March 26 meeting was approved by unanimous consent. The minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting were approved by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Appointed Carol Richardson as Chair (unanimous consent)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved June 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to approve minutes from a February 24 special meeting and discuss time-limited parking enforcement.
- Approval of February 24, 2025, special meeting minutes
- Discussion of time-limited parking enforcement
The CRA Board voted 5‑0 to amend the Main Street parking ordinance to a 2‑hour limit between 6 am and 6 pm. The board also approved installing the 2‑hour signs and mailing a public notice, both by unanimous consent. Earlier agenda items and the February 24 minutes were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Amended Main St parking ordinance to 2‑hour limit (5‑0 roll call)
- Ordered installation of 2‑hour parking signs and public letter (unanimous consent)
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved February 24 special crab meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to discuss a budget amendment and staffing for the Planning & Community Development Department. The body will also consider a proclamation for the 2025 Great American Cleanup.
- Resolution 25-06: Appropriating $15,000 in unanticipated revenue for recreation program expenses
- Discussion of support and staff extension services for Planning & Community Development Department
- 2025 Great American Cleanup Proclamation
The City Commission approved Resolution 25-06, adding a $15,000 donation to the Special Revenue Donation Fund and appropriating it for recreation program expenses, passing 5‑0. A motion to secure professional services for the Planning and Community Development Department with Jacobs Engineering Group was defeated, failing 2‑3. Routine items such as the agenda, reading of ordinances by title, and prior meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
- Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous consent)
- Adopted Resolution 25-06 budget amendment (5-0)
- Rejected Task Assignment with Jacobs Engineering for Planning Department (2-3)
- Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to review staff updates and approve minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. The agenda contains no specific project decisions or funding requests.
- Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
- Staff updates
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will first approve the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment (PSSC24‑0001) that would change the future land use designation of the 5.07‑acre property at 16313 NW US Highway 441 from Agriculture to Commercial. Finally, the board will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a site‑specific rezoning amendment (PR24‑0005) to change the zoning district of the same property to Community Commercial.
- Approve meeting minutes – February 11, 2025
- PSSC24‑0001: Amend Future Land Use Map for 16313 NW US Highway 441 (≈5.07 acre) from Agriculture to Commercial
- PR24‑0005: Rezone 16313 NW US Highway 441 (≈5.07 acre) from Agricultural (A) / Administrative Professional (AP) to Community Commercial (CC)
- Quasi‑judicial hearing on the rezoning amendment
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission meeting on March 10, 2025 will review several agenda items, including a facility use and training agreement with Santa Fe College Institute of Public Safety, two resolutions urging state legislative action, and a settlement agreement involving Govinda Carol and six other plaintiffs in case No.: 2022-CA-3623. The commission will also approve a routine RFQ for design and construction services at the Hathcock Community and Historical Center. All items will be discussed and voted on during the regular meeting.
- Facility use and training agreement between the City of Alachua Police Department and Santa Fe College Institute of Public Safety
- Resolution 25-04 urging the Florida Legislature to provide a public records exemption for municipal election and code enforcement staff
- Resolution 25-05 opposing Senate Bill 1416 that would preempt municipal election dates
- Settlement agreement with Govinda Carol and six other plaintiffs in case No.: 2022-CA-3623
- RFQ 2025-01 for Hathcock Community and Historical Center design and construction services (consent agenda)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Education Task Force
The Alachua Education Task Force will conduct a workshop on March 3, 2025. The meeting includes a welcome and introduction, a group mind‑stream and carousel brainstorming session, board comments, and citizen comments. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on discussion and idea generation.
- Welcome and introduction
- Group mind stream and carousel brainstorming session
- Board comments/discussion
- Citizens comments
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review parliamentary procedures. The council will also discuss ideas for future projects, initiatives, field trips, and events.
- Approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Parliamentary procedure overview
- Discussion of future project and initiative ideas
- Discussion of future field trips or events
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board is holding a special meeting to address new business. The primary item for discussion is the implementation of time-limited parking on Main Street.
- Discussion of time-limited parking on Main Street
General
The Alachua City Commission will hold quasi‑judicial hearings on three final plat proposals for the Fletcher Trace development, each requesting subdivision of a specific acreage into single‑family lots. The agenda also includes special presentations, citizen comment periods, committee reports, and approval of the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Fletcher Trace Phase 1 final plat (≈21.29 acre) – 32 single‑family detached lots, tax parcel 03980-002-001
- Fletcher Trace Phase 2 final plat (≈5.11 acre) – 42 lots (14 detached, 28 attached), tax parcel 03980-002-001
- Fletcher Trace Phase 3 final plat (≈17.66 acre) – 37 single‑family detached lots, tax parcel 03980-002-001
- Special presentations: student artist appreciation, Dream Award winner & scholarship recipient, FY 2024‑2025 fiscal analysis report
- Approval of February 10, 2025 City Commission meeting minutes (consent agenda)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider the site‑plan application (PSP23‑0008) submitted by CHW, LLC on behalf of Rizzzo Self Storage of Alachua LLC for construction of 11 self‑storage buildings and related improvements on a roughly 9.60‑acre parcel at the southwest corner of NW 109th Lane and US Highway 441. The application proposes an industrial general (IG) zoning designation for the property. The board will also consider approval of meeting minutes from October 8 2024, November 12 2024, and January 14 2025. No other business is listed.
- Review and decide on PSP23‑0008 site‑plan for Rizzzo Self Storage (11 buildings, ~9.60 acre at NW 109th Lane & US 441)
- Approve meeting minutes – October 8 2024
- Approve meeting minutes – November 12 2024
- Approve meeting minutes – January 14 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet on February 10, 2025 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the meeting minutes from 11.18.24 and 12.09.24, staff updates, board comments, and a period for citizen comments. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Approve meeting minutes 11.18.24
- Approve meeting minutes 12.09.24
- Staff updates
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings on several residential subdivision requests, including the Schmidt Farms and Fletcher Trace projects. The body will also consider a budget transfer for solid waste disposal and mutual aid agreements with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
- Schmidt Farms preliminary plat: 188 single family lots on ±120.63 acres south of US Highway 441 and west of NW 43rd Street
- Fletcher Trace Phase 1 final plat: 32 single family detached lots on ±21.29 acres
- Fletcher Trace Phase 2 final plat: 42 single family lots (14 detached, 28 attached) on ±5.11 acres
- Fletcher Trace Phase 3 final plat: 37 single family detached lots on ±17.66 acres
- Resolution 25-03: Transfer of $159,981 from General Fund - Special Expense Contingency to Solid Waste Disposal budget
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Education Task Force
The Education Task Force will meet to approve the 2025 meeting calendar and confirm a date for the 2025 Strategic Plan Workshop. The body will also review and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of the 2025 Education Task Force Calendar
- Confirmation of the 2025 Strategic Plan Workshop date
- Approval of meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The board will meet to approve minutes from October and November 2024 and receive staff updates. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Approval of meeting minutes from 10.21.24
- Approval of meeting minutes from 11.04.24
- Staff updates
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Alachua City Commission will adopt routine consent agenda items, including approval of recent meeting minutes. Commissioners will consider a Kimley‑Horn professional services agreement and engineering services for the expansion of the Legacy Substation. The meeting also includes special presentations on the 2025 election proclamation and a fiscal analysis report for FY 2024‑2025.
- Approve October 21, 2024 City Commission meeting minutes
- Approve November 18, 2024 City Commission meeting minutes
- Approve December 9, 2024 City Commission meeting minutes
- Approve January 13, 2025 City Commission meeting minutes
- Kimley‑Horn professional services agreement
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Alachua Planning and Zoning Board will approve meeting minutes from October 8 and November 12, 2024. It will then review a site‑plan application (PSP23-0008) submitted by CHW, LLC on behalf of Rizzo Self Storage of Alachua LLC for the construction of 11 self‑storage buildings on a roughly 9.60‑acre parcel at the southwest corner of NW 109th Lane and US Highway 441, currently zoned Industrial General. The board will also consider a preliminary plat for the Schmidt Farms subdivision, proposing to divide about 120.63 acres south of US Highway 441 and west of NW 43rd Street into 188 single‑family lots. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Approve meeting minutes 10‑08‑24
- Approve meeting minutes 11‑12‑24
- Review Rizzo Self Storage site‑plan (11 buildings, ~9.60 acre, Industrial General zoning)
- Review preliminary plat for Schmidt Farms subdivision (~120.63 acre, 188 single‑family lots)
- Public comment period
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold second readings for three ordinances regarding land development and zoning. The body will also consider the re-approval of a final plat for a residential phase and an appointment to the Youth Advisory Council.
- Ordinance 25-02: Rezoning ±24.58 acres north of NW 150th Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Residential Single Family – 4 (RSF-4)
- Ordinance 25-03: LDR amendments adding use types for cigar/hookah bars, smoke shops, and mobile food dispensing vehicles
- Ordinance 25-04: LDR amendment regarding trash collection enclosure design in the Gateway Overlay District
- Tara Baywood Phase 2: Re-approval of the final plat for tax parcel 03067-063-000
- Consent Agenda: Purchase of transformers