City Commission - Regular Meeting

1 City Commission Regular Meeting MINUTES July 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. City Hall Auditorium 200 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601 Members Present: Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, Commissioner Willits _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m. B. INVOCATION Reverend Karl Anderson, Upper Room Ministries C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA UPDATES: 2025-518 Method of Sole Source Selection for Purchase of Bigbelly Recycling, and Trash, Dual Compactor Receptacles (B) moved to the end of the afternoon agenda. REGULAR AGENDA UPDATES: 2025-353 Fire Special Assessment Amended Preliminary Rate Resolution (B) New Item, Explanation: Requested by City Attorney 2025-223 Persimmon Elementary Planned Development Ordinance Amendment LD24-000124 PDA (B) Revised Agenda Item and New Backup, Explanation: Requested by City Attorney 2025-222 620 NW 16th Avenue Rezoning LD24-000130 ZON (B) New Item, Explanation: Requested by City Attorney

2 Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Motion: The City Commission adopt the modified regular and consent agenda. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan- Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) D. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Motion: The City Commission adopt the modified regular and consent agenda. Approved On Consent 1. Approval of Minutes from June 5, (2) and June 12, 2025 City Commission Meetings (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission approve the minutes from the June 5, (2) and June 12, 2025 City Commission Meetings Approved On Consent 2. 2025-464 City Auditor’s Quarterly Update (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission accept the City Auditor’s Quarterly Report, as approved and recommended by the Audit Committee. Approved On Consent

3 3. 2025-506 Appointment to the Downtown Advisory Board (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission reappoint Timothy Hutchens for a full term ending June 5, 2028. Approved On Consent 4. 2025-542 First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement to Create Joint Climate and Water Policy Board (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement to Create Joint Climate and Water Policy Board and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Gainesville. Approved On Consent 5. 2025-520 Invitation to Bid Award Recommendation for Maintenance, Repair/Replacement and Supply of Commercial Overhead, Garage, Automatic and Other Doors (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) award the Invitation to Bid for Maintenance, Repair/Replacement, and Supply of Commercial Overhead Garage, Automatic and other Doors to Florida Door & Operator LLC / dba Gainesville Door Company and 2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with Doors to Florida Door & Operator LLC / dba Gainesville Door Company in the amount not to exceed $250,000 for five years and not to exceed $50,000 per year, subject to approval by the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality. Approved On Consent

4 6. 2025-521 Invitation to Bid Award Recommendation for the Glen Springs Creek Restoration Project (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission award the Invitation to Bid for Glen Springs Creek Restoration Project to BDI Marine Contractors, LLC totaling $439,933.80, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with BDI Marine Contractors, LLC subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 7. 2025-522 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Establishment Interlocal Agreement (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 8. 2025-523 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Intergovernmental Coordination and Review (ICAR) Agreement (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 9. 2025-524 Award Recommendation for Invitation to Bid for Employment Background Check Services (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman

5 Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) approve the vendor-ranking, 2) award the Invitation to Bid for Employment Background Check Services to HireRight, LLC totaling $180,000 over three years; and 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with HireRight, LLC, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 10. 2025-525 Method of Source Selection Purchase of Farebox System Upgrade (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) approve the purchase of the farebox software via Specified Source from Genfare LLC totaling $143,172 over three years, and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Genfare LLC, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 11. 2025-527 Advertising Display Agreement between Goldleaf Agency LLC and the City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an Advertising Display Agreement with Goldleaf Agency, LLC, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent

6 12. 2025-539 Erica Presson v. City of Gainesville (NB) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission 1) approve the terms of the settlement reached during pre-suit negotiations; and 2) authorize the City Attorney to settle the claim of Erica Presson v. City of Gainesville. Approved On Consent 13. 2024-556 Informational Item: Upcoming City Events List (NB) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission receive the informational list. Approved On Consent 14. 2025-549 Ratification of Agreement between the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 3170, Non-Supervisory Unit and the City of Gainesville for January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission ratify the Agreement between the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 3170, Non- Supervisory Unit and the City of Gainesville, extending the Agreement through December 31, 2027. Approved On Consent 15. 2025-550 Ratification of Agreement between the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 3170, Supervisory Unit and the City of Gainesville for January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker

7 Recommendation: The City Commission ratify the Agreement between the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 3170, Supervisory Unit and the City of Gainesville, extending the Agreement through December 31, 2027. Approved On Consent 16. 2025-551 Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation Grant Award for Fresh Fades and Healthy Hearts (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager or designee to accept funding not to exceed $27,050 from the Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation; and 2) execute necessary documents subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 17. 2025-555 Invitation to Bid Award Recommendation for the NE 31st Avenue Multiuse Trail Project from NE 15th Street to NE Waldo Road Construction (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission Award Bid # WSPP-250057-WB to R. E. Arnold Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,499,900.00 for the construction of the NE 31st Avenue Multiuse Trail Project from NE 15th Street to NE Waldo Road and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a Construction Agreement with R. E. Arnold Construction, Inc. subject to approval of the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 18. 2025-556 LSF Health Systems Grant Award for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker

8 Recommendation: The Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager or designee to accept funding not to exceed $304,526 from LSF Health Systems; and 2) execute necessary documents subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 19. 2025-557 Request for Proposal Award Recommendation for Construction Manager for Eastside Bus Transfer Facility (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) approve the Request for Proposal award for Construction Manager for Eastside Bus Transfer Facility evaluation rankings; 2) award the Request for Proposal to Skanska USA Building Inc, the top-ranked firm; 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate an agreement with the top ranked firm and move on to the next highest ranked firm if negotiations are unsuccessful; and 4) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 20. 2025-559 Invitation to Bid Award Recommendation for Mobile Column Lifts (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) approve the Invitation to Bid award for Mobile Column Lifts evaluation rankings; 2) award the Invitation to Bid to Parts Professional Inc., the top-ranked firm; 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate an agreement with the top ranked firm and move on to the next highest ranked firm if negotiations are unsuccessful; and 4) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent

9 21. 2025-561 Invitation to Bid Award Recommendation for Annual Inspections for Aerial Devices and Cranes (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) approve the Invitation to Bid Award for Annual Inspections of Aerial Devices and Cranes evaluation rankings; 2) award the Invitation to Bid to IIA Lifting Services, Inc., the top- ranked firm; 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate an agreement with the top ranked firm and move on to the next highest ranked firm if negotiations are unsuccessful; and 4) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Approved On Consent 22. 2025-562 Lisel Cummings v. City of Gainesville (NB) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission 1) approve the terms of the settlement reached during pre-suit negotiations; and 2) authorize the City Attorney to settle the pre-suit claim of Lisel Cummings v. City of Gainesville. Approved On Consent 23. 2025-563 Katlin Milton v. City of Gainesville (NB) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission 1) approve the terms of the settlement reached during negotiations in pre-suit mediation; and 2) authorize the City Attorney to settle the pre-suit claim of Katlin Milton v. City of Gainesville. Approved On Consent

10 24. 2025-564 Jordan Ardley v. City of Gainesville; Case No. 2024-CA-2728 (NB) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission 1) approve the terms of the settlement reached during negotiations in court-ordered mediation; and 2) authorize the City Attorney to settle the claim of Jordan Ardley v. City of Gainesville; Case No. 2024-CA-2728; Eighth Judicial Circuit, in and for Alachua County, Florida. Approved On Consent 25. 2025-568 State Legislative Post-Session Update (B) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission receive an update from its state lobbying contract firm on the efforts and results of the 2025 state legislative session. Approved On Consent E. EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Kali Blount - #2025-567 F. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - MORNING 1. 2025-538 Submittal of the Annual Action Plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (B) Vian Cockerham-Guinyard, Housing & Community Development Supervisor, gave a presentation on the Submittal of the Annual Action Plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Public Comment: Kali Blount Moved by Commissioner Willits Seconded by Commissioner Chestnut

11 Recommendation: The City Commission, having heard presentations from Housing & Community Development staff on the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, including Outside Agency funding recommendations of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) for the same period, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the additional funding allocation for the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program: 1) Approve and adopt the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and all components for the CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP Programs; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the 2025- 2026 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents required for the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP Programs; 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to take actions as appropriate to allocate the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP funds; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute sub-recipient agreements with those outside agencies designated to receive Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CDBG and HOME funds, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Motion: Approve as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 2. 2025-183 Project Evaluation for Affordable Housing Grant (B) Corey Harris, Housing and Community Development Director, gave a presentation on the Project Evaluation for the Affordable Housing Grant. Mary Lou Hildreth, Chair, SHIP-Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, was introduced and spoke to the item related to how the board evaluated the projects. Malcolm Kiner, Chief Operating Officer, Gainesville Housing Management Corporation, spoke to the item related to the homes in Springhill and Duval neighborhoods. Cynthia Curry, City Manager, spoke to the item.

12 Public Comment: Kali Blount, Joseph Eddy, Edward Jennings, Frank Wells Moved by Commissioner Chestnut Seconded by Commissioner Book Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) hear a presentation, 2) award $1,650,000 to support the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing as indicated in Attachment #2025-183F; and 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents necessary to such funding, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and legality. Motion: Approve as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 3. 2025-516 Request for Locally Hosted Workshop for the Alachua County Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan (NB) Andrew Persons, Chief Operating Officer, spoke to the item, indicating the letter requesting this item was sent to the city inadvertently. Recommendation: The City Commission discuss hosting a workshop regarding the Alachua County Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan and take any action deemed necessary. Heard G. RESOLUTIONS – MORNING (Roll Call Required) 1. 2025-526 Resolution for Public Transit Grant Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation (B) Jesus Gomez, Director of Transportation, gave an overview of the item. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission:1) adopt a Resolution required in support of the Regional Transit System (RTS) accepting Public Transit

13 Corridor Development Program funds from the Florida Department of Transportation; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Public Transportation Grant Agreement and any related documents with the Florida Department of Transportation, subject to approval as to form and legality by the City Attorney. Motion: Approved as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 2. 2025-528 Resolution for Public Transit Grant Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation – Service Development Funding (B) Jesus Gomez, Director of Transportation, gave an overview of the item. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Chestnut Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) adopt a Resolution required in support of the Regional Transit System (RTS) accepting Service Development Program funds from the Florida Department of Transportation; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Public Transportation Grant Agreement and any related documents with the Florida Department of Transportation, subject to approval as to form and legality by the City Attorney. Motion: Approve as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 3. 2025-534 Authorization to Execute Grant Agreement Related to FAA AIP Grant 59 for the Gainesville Regional Airport (B) Dan Nee, City Attorney, spoke to the item, mentioning that the City Commission had preauthorized this resolution previously due to the short turnaround time.

14 Allan Penksa, Chief Executive Officer for Gainesville Regional Airport, spoke to the item. Moved by Commissioner Willits Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the resolution and validate the prior authorization for the Mayor and City Attorney to execute and the City Clerk to certify said Grant Agreement. Motion: Approve as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 4. 2025-537 Acceptance of FAA AIP Grant 60 for the Gainesville Regional Airport (B) Moved by Commissioner Chestnut Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to execute and the City Clerk to certify said Grant Agreement. Motion: Approved as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 5. 2025-353 Fire Special Assessment Amended Preliminary Rate Resolution (B) Dan Nee, City Attorney spoke to the item. Moved by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Seconded by Commissioner Chestnut

15 Recommendation: Adopt an Amended Preliminary Rate Resolution for the sole purpose of changing the public hearing date of the Annual Rate Resolution to September 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm (see page 7 of the Resolution). Motion: Approve as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) Recess: 11:28 a.m. 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break H. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m. I. GAINESVILLE HISTORY MOMENT To be presented by Mangyne Vivian Filer. J. EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Jim Konish #2025-569 K. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Carla Lewis, Robert Mounts, Kali Blount, Jim Konish, Janice Garry, Johnny Law, Angela Casteel, Bruce Frendahl L. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - AFTERNOON 1. 2025-471 Appointments to the Gainesville/Alachua County Regional Airport Authority and the Historic Preservation Board (B) Adrian Hayes-Santos and John Hooker spoke to their applications to the Gainesville/Alachua County Regional Airport Authority. Recommendation: The City Commission discuss applications received for appointments to the Gainesville/Alachua County Regional Airport Authority and the Historic Preservation Board.

16 Motion 1: The City Commission appointed by ballot Adrian Hayes- Santos to a full-term to the Gainesville/Alachua County Regional Airport Authority expiring on July 31, 2028. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) Motion 2: The City Commission appointed by ballot John Hooker to a full-term to the Gainesville/Alachua County Regional Airport Authority expiring on July 31, 2028. Aye (6): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Nay (1): Commissioner Chestnut Approved (6 to 1) Motion 3: The City Commission appointed by ballot Nigel Rudolph to a partial term to the Historic Preservation Board expiring on June 1, 2027. Aye (6): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Nay (1): Commissioner Chestnut Approved (6 to 1) M. RESOLUTIONS - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required) 1. 2025-519 Authorization to Apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Grants and FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Grants (B) Gail Mowry, Acting Director of Public Works, gave an overview of the item. Moved by Commissioner Chestnut Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the Resolution which authorizes the City Manager or designee to apply for, and accept if

17 awarded, HMGP grants for projects listed on the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and Public Assistance grants; and execute grant agreements, and any other necessary documents, with Florida Division of Emergency Management subject to approval by the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality. Motion: Approve as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) N. ORDINANCES: ADOPTION READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required) O. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required) 1. 2025-133 Portman University Avenue Rezoning LD24-000117 (B) Gerry Dedenbach, Executive Vice President at NV5, spoke to the item, incorporating all presentations and documentation from first reading into this item. A new presentation from NV5 will be added to the minutes. Dan Nee, City Attorney, spoke to the item related to the quasi-judicial nature of the item. Public Comment: Abe Goldman, Dr. Mark Goldstein, Adrian Hayes- Santos, Dave Wilson, Robert Mounts Forrest Eddleton, Director of Sustainable Development, spoke to the item about how many stories could be built without rezoning. Nathaniel Chan, Planner III, spoke to the item, indicating that under the Live Local Act, the developer could build up to 12 stories without rezoning. Patrice Boyes, partner at Holtzman Vogel, spoke to the item. Public Comment: Gerry Dedenbach, Adrian Hayes-Santos Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Willits Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

18 Motion 1: Approve as recommended on second reading. Aye (4): James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Nay (3): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, and Commissioner Duncan-Walker Approved (4 to 3) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Willits Motion 2: Direct staff to work with the Plan Board to review current residential density limits in urban transect districts and return to a future General Policy Committee meeting with recommendations that reflect market demand and support increased housing options. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 2. 2025-223 Persimmon Elementary Planned Development Ordinance Amendment LD24-000124 PDA (B) Dan Nee, City Attorney, spoke to the item related to the changes between the first and second quasi-judicial hearings. Jason Simmons, Planner I, spoke to the item related to the history of the Planned Development at this location. Bonnie Bowman, Owner and Director - Persimmon Elementary, spoke to the item related to the first two conditions. Moved by Commissioner Book Seconded by Commissioner Chestnut Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

19 Motion: Approve as recommended on second reading. Aye (6): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Nay (1): Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Approved (6 to 1) 3. 2025-222 620 NW 16th Avenue Rezoning LD24-000130 ZON (B) Moved by Commissioner Chestnut Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance. Motion: Approve as recommended on second reading. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) P. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required) 1. 2025-155 Structured Parking Text Amendment LD24-000114 (B) Ari Rabinovich, Planner I, gave a presentation on the Structured Parking Text Amendment. Nicole MacInnes, Stearns, Weaver, Miller, spoke to the item, Public Comment: Robert Mounts Moved by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Seconded by Commissioner Willits Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

20 Motion: Approve as recommended on first reading. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 2. 2025-343 Ordinance Increasing Local Business Taxes (B) Dennis Nguyen, Director of Finance, introduced the item. Russell Stiriz, Revenue and Receivables Supervisor, gave an overview of the item. Moved by Commissioner Willits Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance. Motion: Approve as recommended on first reading. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) Q. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEM B -AFTERNOON 1. 2025-518 Method of Sole Source Selection for Purchase of Bigbelly Recycling, and Trash, Dual Compactor Receptacles (B) Jarod Lloyd, Operations Division Manager of Public Works, gave an overview of the item as to why this item is being proposed. Brian Singleton, Special Advisor to the City Manager, spoke to the item regarding what type of information is collected by the cans. Public Comment: Angela Casteel Moved by Commissioner Willits Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Recommendation: The City Commission approve the sole source purchase of 75 Bigbelly receptacles and smart software and authorizes

21 the City Manager or designee to enter into a sole source contract in the amount of $589,518.00, subject to approval of the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality. Motion: Approved as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) R. COMMISSION COMMENT Commissioner Book - mentioned the KACB clean-up at Pineridge on Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Recess: 4:23 pm 4:30 - 5:30 PM Dinner Break S. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m. T. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE U. PROCLAMATIONS & SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS 1. 2025-547 Parks, Recreation, and Culture Month (B) Recommendation: To be presented to Bill Burger, Marilyn Prado, Oaklianna Caraballo, and David Ruiz. Heard V. EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS W. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - EVENING 1. 2025-565 Fourth Budget Amendment to the FY 2025 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget (B) Susan Boyd, Budget Analyst Senior, gave an overview of the item. Cynthia Curry, City Manager, requested approval for the resolution.

22 Although listed under discussion item, City Clerk Kristen Bryant called the roll for the vote on the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Chestnut Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed resolution. Motion: Approve as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 2. 2025-567 Update and Next Steps for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Recreational Complex and Citizens Field at NE 8th Avenue and NE Waldo Road (B) Cynthia Curry, City Manager, introduced the item. Andrew Persons, Chief Operating Officer, gave an overview of the item. Leanetta McNealy and Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board members, were recognized in attendance. Kamela Patton, Superintendent, Alachua County School Board, spoke to the item indicating their intent to build a stadium with a 3000-seat stadium, with a rubberized track, locker rooms, and restrooms; will cost share with the city on stormwater management and parking. Leanetta McNealy, member, Alachua County School Board, spoke to the item. Tina Certain, member, Alachua County School Board, spoke to the item. Roxana Gonzalez, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, spoke to the item related to the recommendation from the consultant for the cultural arts center. Commissioner Chestnut presented a proposed motion, which is attached to this item. Recommendation: The City Commission provide the following direction: 1) Continue discussions with the SBAC to resolve open compliance issues

23 at Citizens Field and proceed as appropriate; 2) authorize the City Manager to solicit for architectural and engineering design and permitting services for all site design (phases 1 through 4) and the MLK and aquatics building designed to Design Development 3) schedule a future GPC or City Commission meeting to review GCRA and WSPP projects to reprioritize projects and funding necessary to complete the Phase 1 construction; and 4) provide direction regarding pursuit of other funding sources such as a special revenue bond, general obligation bond, and the HUD Section 108 loan. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Chestnut Motion: 1) Schedule a General Policy Committee (GPC) meeting on July 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., to review and reprioritize current GCRA and Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP) projects to consider reprioritizing projects and funding for the 8th and Waldo Redevelopment; and 2) Prepare and present options for scaling back the overall project, including various reduced-cost alternatives, Commissioner Chestnut’s Senior Center motion, the Phased Approach, to inform Commission discussion and prepare for a future solicitation for architecture, engineering, and design services. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) X. RESOLUTIONS - EVENING (Roll Call Required) 1. 2025-569 Setting the Proposed Maximum/Not-to-Exceed Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2026, the “Rolled-Back” Rate, and the Date, Time, and Place of the First Public Hearing to Consider the Millage Rates and Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (B) Cynthia Curry, City Manager, introduced the item. Cintya Ramos, Executive Chief of Staff, gave an overview of the item. Steven Varvel, Director of Risk Management, spoke to the item about the drop in the pension contribution rate.

24 Moved by James Ingle Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission 1) set the Maximum/Not-to- Exceed Millage Rate at 6.8912 mills for Fiscal Year 2026, 2) adopt the proposed resolution, 3) set the first public hearing to consider the proposed millage rates and budgets for FY 2026 for Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Commission Auditorium at 200 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, and 3) approve the second public hearing date of Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Commission Auditorium at 200 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. Motion: Approve as recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, James Ingle, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) Y. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Including Planning Petitions) Z. ORDINANCES: ADOPTION READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required) AA. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required) AB. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required) AC. COMMISSION COMMENT Commissioner Willits - Spoke regarding bus routes 5 and 8, and potential parkland for a park to purchase along that corridor. Commissioner Ingle - Spoke regarding the CWA contracts and the passage of the contracts by the bargaining unit by 93%. Commissioner Book - Echoed the comments. Mayor Ward - Eastside Health Economic Development Initiative ribbon cutting tomorrow at 9:00 am.

25 AD. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. _________________________ Kristen J. Bryant, JD, CMC, City Clerk