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OFFICE OF
CITY COUNCIL
RES EARCH DIVISION
RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 19, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
First Floor, City Hall
117 West Duval Street
Attendance: Committee Chair Art Shad; Committee Members Jack Webb, William Bishop; Michael Corrigan (excused), John Crescimbeni, Denise Lee (arrived 10:07 a.m.), and Clay Yarborough; Council Members Don Redman, Warren Jones, Stephen Joost, and Ray Holt; Heather Norsworthy and Kirk Sherman, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman and Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Philip Zamarron and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor; Jerry Holland, Supervisor of Elections
The Committee Chair, Art Shad, called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:
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1. 2009-197 |
RESO
Expressing Council's Displeasure of JEA Considering Closing JEA Satellite
Customer Care Ctrs; Request JEA Conduct Survey of Satellite Customers &
Compile Survey Report & Make Recommendations to JEA Bd & City
Council; Direct Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (C/M Lee) |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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2. 2009-198 |
RESO
Encouraging JEA to keep open the Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Expressing
Concern with JEA Proposed Transaction Surcharge; Directing Distribution of
Reso. (Reingold) (C/M Gaffney) |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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3. 2009-549 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Create new Sec 116.901
(Asst Mgmt Improvement Officers); AMIOs to be Apptd by Mayor & Confirmed
by Council; Limit Number to 20;
Addressing Qualifications, Job Descriptions, Salary Ranges; Create
Reporting Requirement; Protect Existing Employees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson &
Webb) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09 |
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7/28/2009 CO Introduced: R,F |
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8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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4. 2009-895 |
ORD
Amend Council Rules 3.601 (Public Hearings: Council) & 3.603 (Comments
from the Public) to allow Speakers to Transfer time; Amend Rule 4.301
(Regular Order of Business) to add Addnl Period of Public Comment at end of
City Council Mtg. (Sidman) (C/M Lee, Johnson) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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11/24/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 6-0 Substitute
removes transfer of time during public comments; removes transfer of time
during public hearings at committee, allows transfer of time during public
hearings at Council for up to 12 minutes,
retains as in the original bill the second period of public comment at
the end of the meeting |
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5. 2009-940 |
ORD
Granting an Exemption for Gerdau Ameristeel from Pymt of the Public Svc Tax
for 5-Yr Period. (Rohan) (C/M Holt) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10 |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/5/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill Summary WITHDRAW 5-0 |
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6. 2010-129 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Leslie Goller as Member of Duval |
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2/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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2/16/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/23/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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7. 2010-135 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 15 (Jax Sunshine Law Compliance Act), Ord Code, to Clarify
Applicability & Duties & Responsibilities of Compliance, &
Eliminate Redundancies & Inefficiencies. (Rohan) (C/M Lee) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/23/10 |
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2/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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2/16/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/23/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 6-0 Substitute
clarifies application of Chapter 15, provides for copy to Council President
of other meeting locations requested and approved, provides that annual
training for Council members and Executive Council Assistants will be in one
training class, still requires the Office of Council Auditor to perform an
annual review |
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8. 2010-172 |
ORD-MC
Amend Sec 50.107 (Boards & Commissions Subject to Certain Laws), Ord Code
& Sec 502.1208 (Governmt in Sunshine) to Recognize the Application of
Exceptions to the Sunshine Law to the Council & Boards & Commissions,
as Provided by Sec 112.324, F.S. (Rohan) (Req of Jax Ethics Comm) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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9. 2010-193 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Parvez Ahmed to Jax Human Rights Comm, Replacing Edward L Johnson
for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/15/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/23/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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4/5/2010 R Approve 4-0 |
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4/13/2010 CO REREFERRED; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 4-1 (Yarborough) |
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10. 2010-194 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Susan Harthill to Jax Human Rights Comm, Replacing Nathaniel
Scott, Jr, for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/15/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/23/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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11. 2010-196 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Jennifer A Mansfield to Jax Historic Preservation Comm,
Replacing Mitchel Weiss, for 1st Full Term exp 3/4/13. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/15/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/23/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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12. 2010-207 |
RESO
Supporting an Elect School Bd, Opposing any 2009-2010 Charter Revision Comm
Recommendation to Alter the Manner of Selecting the Board Members. (Sidman) (C/M
Shad, Crescimbeni, Yarborough, Johnson, Jones) |
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1.
3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/15/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/23/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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13. 2010-211 |
RESO
Apv Supv of Elections 10 Early Voting Sites for 2010 Primary Election &
Gen Election; Identifying Locations, Dates & Times for Early Voting.
(Rohan) (Req of Supv of Elections) |
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3/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/13/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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14. 2010-218 |
ORD
Granting Exception to Requiremt in Sec 106.108(b), Ord Code, that Annual
Funding for City's Pension Plan be Based upon Annual Actuarial Reports so as
to Continue the Pension Contribution Rate for FY 2010, as Estab in Ord
2009-512-E, into FY 2011; Requiring 2/3 Vote for Adoption Pursuant to Sec
106.108(d). (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10 |
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1.
3/23/2010 CO Introduced: R,F |
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4/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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15. 2010-219 |
ORD
Auth an Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Lender Processing Services,
Inc to Expand its Technology Platforms & System, Data & Analytics Div
& Loan Transaction Svcs Div in Jax; Recommend Apvl by Fla Ofc of Tourism,
Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business; Committing Support of $595,000 as
Local Support under QTI Tax Refund Prog, with State Match of $2,380,000, a
Total of $2,975,000 for 350 Jobs; Designate Oversight by JEDC; Timeline for
Execution of Agreemt by Developer; Waive Portion of Public Investmt Policy
Adopted by Reso 2006-119-A that Requires $10,000,000 in New Private Capital
Investmt & Hiring 10% of New Employees from Within the Enterprise Zone
for Proposed Proj. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10 |
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3/23/2010 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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4/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/6/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 4-1 (Yarborough) Amendment
attaches revised agreement, changes amount, and makes average salary
information applicable as determined by the State, removing reference to effective
date |
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16. 2010-226 |
ORD
Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of 7th St W, an Opened
& Improved R/W bet Powhattan & Hiram Sts, at Req of Edward Waters
College, Subject to Reservation of Easemt over closed R/W for Ingress &
Egress & for all Utilities; Waive Processing Fee of Sec 123.102(b)(2)(i),
Ord Code, Because of Applicant's Work in Concert with CDBG Proj of the
Housing & Neighborhoods Dept, Community Dev Div & for Improvemt of
Pedestrian Safety. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU
PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 4/20/10 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10 |
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3/23/2010 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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4/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/6/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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17. 2010-227 |
ORD
Conf Appt of Dayatra M Coles as Chief of the Housing Svcs Div of Housing
& Neighborhoods Dept; Waive Sec 55.202, Ord Code, that the Chief of said
Div have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an Accredited College or
University. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10 |
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3/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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18. 2010-230 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Diidri N Wells to the Jax Human Rights Comm, Replacing
Christopher C Hazelip for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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3/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/13/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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19. 2010-231 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Joseph F Thompson, AIA as an Architect Rep to the Historic
Preservation Comm for 2nd Full Term exp 3/4/12. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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3/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/13/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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20. 2010-233 |
ORD
Apv Fair Share Assessment with Atlantic North Land Trust for "Villages
of Kernan - The Fountains" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 41345), for 1,360 Single
Family Dwelling Units & 385,000 Sq Ft Shopping Ctr Uses on 115± Acres on
Atlantic Blvd bet Kernan Blvd & General Doolittle Dr, 10 yr Term &
Assessment of $14,680,961 in Fund Sector 2.1, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180 (11)
& 163.3180 (16), F.S. & Chapt 655, Ord Code; Waive Provisions of Secs
655.304 & 655.305 re Pymt of Fair Share Assessmt Prior to Issuance of
Final Dev Order or Permit & 14 Day Notice Requiremts for Public Hearing;
Request Emerg Apv. (Dist 2 - Bishop) (Reingold) (TEU) TEU
PH Pursuant to Chapter 655, Ord Code - 4/6/10,4/20/10 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10 |
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1.
3/23/2010 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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4/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/6/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 5-1 (Crescimbeni) Amendment
corrects square footage and removes emergency language |
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21. 2010-241 |
ORD
Apv Changes in Polling Place Locations in Precincts 04H, 05G, 07W, 08J, 09E,
10, 12G & 03G; Reducing Number of Precincts, Reducing Number of Polling
Locations & apv Changes to Boundaries of Adjoining Precincts by
Consolidating Precincts 02V & 02E to be 02E, 03C & 03E to be 03E, 07F
& 07H to be 07H, 07Z & 07 to be 07, 08Q & 08F to be 08F; to be
Effective starting the 8/24/10 Primary Election. (Rohan) (Req of Supv of
Elections) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/27/10 |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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22. 2010-244 |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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23. 2010-245 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Wilfredo J. Gonzalez to the Sports & Entertainmt Bd,
Replacing Donna H Hicken, for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/14. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 Amendment
adds language for appointment to an unexpired term |
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24. 2010-246 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Lonnie Marts to the Sports & Entertainmt Bd, Replacing James
F Bailey, Jr, for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 Amendment
adds language for appointment to an unexpired term |
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25. 2010-247 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Pamela G Payne to the Sports & Entertainmt Bd, Replacing
William C Warner, for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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26. 2010-248 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Shannon Miller to the Sports & Entertainmt Bd, Replacing
Harry W Schnabel for Unexp Term exp 9/30/10 & 1st Full Term exp 9/30/14.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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27. 2010-249 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Michael R Munz to the Sports & Entertainmt Bd, Replacing
Cula Jackson for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary (Note: the original vote to Approve 5-1 was cast
in error and was immediately reconsidered) APPROVE 5-0 |
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28. 2010-250 |
RESO
Recognizing & Honoring Camilla Perkins Thompson on her Outstanding
Achievemts as an Historian of Jax Life. ( |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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29. 2010-251 |
RESO
Commemorating Life & Public Svc Career of Joe Forshee, Jr. (Clements)
(C/M Lee, Yarborough & Holt) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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30. 2010-252 |
RESO
Recognizing the Month of May 2010 as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month in
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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31. 2010-270 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Matthew Couloute, Jr to the Sports & Entertainmt Bd,
Replacing Beverly N Jelinek, for Unexp Term exp 9/30/10 & a 1st Full Term
exp 9/30/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 5-0 Amendment
adds reference to Chapter 96, Ordinance Code |
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32. 2010-271 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Carl N Cannon to the Sports & Entertainmt Bd, Replacing
Michael L Huyghue, for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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33. 2010-272 |
ORD
Conf Reappt of Ronald B Salem to the Sports & Entertainmt Bd for a 4th
Full Term exp 9/30/10 & a Succeeding 5th Term exp 9/30/14; Waive
Provisions of Sec 50.104 (Vacancies; Attendance; Limitations on Terms of Svc)
to Allow 4th & 5th Terms. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/27/10 |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 Amendment
changes number on appointment terms |
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34. 2010-286 |
ORD
Conf Appt of Rick Wilkins to Sports & Entertainmt Bd, Replacing W.
Christopher G. Burns for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/13; Provide for Non-Resident
of Duval County with Substantial Economic Business & Philanthropic
Interests to be Seated on this Bd. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/27/10 |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 Amendment
corrects Ordinance Code reference |
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35. 2010-287 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Tatiana Radi Salvador to Bd of Library Trustees, Replacing Derek
Dewan, for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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36. 2010-288 |
RESO
Recognizing & Honoring Captain John "Jack" C Scorby, Jr, U.S.
Navy, Commanding Officer, NAS, Jax. ( |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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37. 2010-289 |
RESO
Appt Caryn E Carreiro as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing Stephen R
Nichols, for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/12. (Welsh) (C/P |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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38. 2010-299 |
RESO
Declaring May 28, 2010 to be Allied Veterans of the World, Inc &
Affiliates Day. (Clements) (C/M Brown) |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary (Note: the original vote to Approve 6-0 was
immediately reconsidered, with deferral being proposed) READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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39. 2010-300 |
RESO
Designating May 21, 2010, as Bike to Work Day in Jax. ( |
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4/13/2010 CO Introduced: R Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
The meeting was adjourned at 11:42 a.m.
Rick Campbell, Research Assistant
(904) 630-1679
Posted 04.20.10
1:00 p.m.