COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

November 12,2014

 

CLAY YARBOROUGH, PRESIDENT

CHERYL L. BROWN, SECRETARY

 

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in Council Chambers, City Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, November 12,2014.  The meeting was called to order at 5:05 P.M. by President Yarborough.  The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.

 

 

 

INVOCATION - Council Member Carter

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Carter

 

 

 

ROLL CALL-

 

PRESENT:                               COUNCIL PRESIDENT Yarborough, COUNCIL MEMBERS Anderson,
Bishop, Boyer, Brown, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Holt, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg.

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EXCUSED:                               COUNCIL MEMBERS Lumb, Holt, Brown

 

EXCUSED EARLY:                   COUNCIL MEMBER Schellenberg

 

LATE EXCUSAL:                     COUNCIL MEMBER Lee arrived at 5:25

 

 

 

APPROVE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2014

 

COMMUNICATION(S) FROM THE MAYOR AND OTHER ENTITIES:

 

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR – Submitted Resolutions and Ordinances which were passed by the Council in Regular Session on October 28, 2014

 

OFFICE OF COUNCIL AUDITOR – Submitted the 2013/2014 Annual Executive Summary Report #755  Released on 10/28/14

 

Police and Fire Pension board – Submitted a Response to the Florida Times Union and Council Auditor Statements concerning the DROP Plan

 

Citizens Planning Advisory Committee – Submitted the Northwest CPAC Summary

dated October 6, 2014

 

Civil Service Board -  Submitted Memo Expressing Support of Resolution 2014-684 regarding Proposed Local Bill J-3, which was introduced by Councilman Bill Gulliford

 

CHERYL BROWN, VAB CLERK – Submitted the FY 2013 Value Adjustment Board – 2/5 Reimbursements & Expenditures incurred by the VAB

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS BY Council Member Lumb of Framed Resolutions 2014-687-A & 2014-688-A

Honoring & Commending the Life & Outstanding, Heroic Service of Colonel Carl B. Crumpler &

Mrs. Mary Jane Crumpler for Devotion to her Country & Family

 

PRESENTATION BY Council Member Crescimbeni of Framed Resolution 2014-656-A Honoring & Thanking Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy for her Years of Outstanding & Dedicated Service to the City of Jacksonville upon the Occasion of her Retirement

 

PRESENTATION BY The Gator Nation

 

 

 

RECOGNIZE PAGE(S):                                    Deyona Burton – Julia Landon College Prep School

 

 

 

 

 

NEW INTRODUCTIONS

 

 

1.    2014-720   AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT IF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PURSUES FURTHER APPEALS IN THE LITIGATION STYLED FRANK DENTON, V. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ET AL, CASE NO. 16-2013-CA-5799, 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, THE ONLY PERMISSIBLE SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR SAID EXPENDITURE OR JUDGMENT THEREON SHALL BE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE UPON INTRODUCTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

2.    2014-721   AN ORDINANCE INVOKING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DATED MARCH 5TH, 2001, AS AMENDED, ON THE GROUNDS THAT THE RESTATED AGREEMENT IS ILLEGAL AND UNENFORCEABLE; AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; REQUESTING ONE CYCLE EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

3.    2014-722   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000,000 FROM GENERAL FUND - TRANSFERS FROM FUND BALANCE FOR LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE ISSUE OF PENSION LITIGATION; WAIVING SECTION 108.505 (SPECIAL COUNSELS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW FOR THE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MAKE SELECTION; CITY COUNCIL SHALL CONFIRM ANY SELECTION AND ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL; REQUESTING ONE CYCLE EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

4.    2014-723   AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL; REPEALING CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF ARTICLE 7 (DEPARTMENTS) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO MOVE CHAPTER 1 PROVISIONS TO ARTICLE 6 (MAYOR); AMENDING ARTICLE 7 (DEPARTMENTS) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, TO REMOVE THE SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE GENERAL COUNSEL, TO CLARIFY THE TERMS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL, AND TO ALLOW FOR REMOVAL OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO BE DEVELOPED AND PLACED ON THE BALLOT;  DIRECTING THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO PLACE THE REFERENDUM QUESTION ON THE 2015 SECOND GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT ON MAY 19, 2015; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

5.    2014-724   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 656.109 (ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; INTERPRETATION OF ZONING CODE), ORDINANCE CODE, AMENDING SECTION 656.110 (ENFORCEMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, AMENDING SECTIONS 656.151, 656.153, AND 656.156 OF SUBPART E (CERTIFICATES OF USE), ORDINANCE CODE, AND CREATING NEW SECTIONS 656.157 THROUGH 656.163 TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS AND CREATE NEW PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATE OF USE APPLICATION PROCESS, REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF EXISTING CERTIFICATES OF USE, AND ENFORCEMENT OF SAME; AMENDING SECTION 656.1601 (DEFINITIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, AMENDING THE TITLE OF CHAPTER 770 (COUNTY OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX) AND CREATING NEW SECTION 770.126 (APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS), ORDINANCE CODE, AND AMENDING THE TITLE OF CHAPTER 772 (MUNICIPAL OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX) AND CREATING NEW SECTION 772.127 (APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CLARIFY THAT  ISSUANCE OF AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX RECEIPT DOES NOT WAIVE COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER APPLICABLE CITY, COUNTY OR STATE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

6.    2014-725   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 17.22  ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 AT 5209 SHAD ROAD BETWEEN HOOD ROAD AND FLORIDA MINING BOULEVARD WEST (R.E. NO(S). 159647-0000) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY RED APPLE AT MANDARIN, LLC FROM RESIDENTIAL RURAL-ACRE (RR-ACRE) DISTRICT TO PUBLIC BUILDING FACILITIES-2 (PBF-2) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

7.    2014-726   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 12.95  ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 AT 8680 A C SKINNER PARKWAY BETWEEN SUNSET MARINA DRIVE AND SOUTHSIDE BOULEVARD (R.E. NO(S). 147982-8810) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY RED APPLE AT SOUTHSIDE, LLC FROM COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL OFFICE (CRO) DISTRICT TO  PUBLIC BUILDING FACILITIES-2 (PBF-2) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

8.    2014-727   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SIGN WAIVER APPLICATION SW-14-09 FOR A SIGN LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 AT 5910 ATLANTIC BOULEVARD BETWEEN ATLANTIC BOULEVARD AND ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY CIRCLE (R.E. NO. 134045-0000) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY ANTORA, INC., REQUESTING TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM SETBACK FROM 10 FEET TO 4 FEET IN ZONING DISTRICT COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY/GENERAL-1 (CCG-1), AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE WAIVER GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

9.    2014-728   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SIGN WAIVER APPLICATION SW-14-12 FOR A SIGN LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 AT 3535 HENDRICKS AVENUE BETWEEN SHERIDAN STREET AND HENDRICKS AVENUE (R.E. NO. 083011-0000) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY MATTHEW AND KAREN CARLUCCI, REQUESTING TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM SETBACK FROM 10 FEET TO 5.5 FEET IN ZONING DISTRICT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD), PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2004-1104-E, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE WAIVER GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

10.    2014-729   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CHAPTER 307 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION), ORDINANCE CODE; DESIGNATING THE SECOND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, LOCATED AT 954 KINGS ROAD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, AS A LANDMARK AND LANDMARK SITE; DIRECTING THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER THE LANDMARK AND LANDMARK SITE DESIGNATION ON THE ZONING ATLAS; DIRECTING THE CHIEF OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES TO NOTIFY EACH APPLICANT, THE PROPERTY OWNER AND THE PROPERTY APPRAISER OF THE LANDMARK AND LANDMARK SITE DESIGNATION AND TO CAUSE SAID DESIGNATION TO BE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

11.    2014-730   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING ART IN PUBLIC PLACES; AMENDING SECTIONS 126.901 (DEFINITIONS) AND 126.906 (ART SELECTION PANELS), PART 9 (ART IN PUBLIC PLACES), CHAPTER 126 (PROCUREMENT CODE), ORDINANCE CODE, TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF PUBLIC FACILITY AND TO DEFINE URBAN ART AND STREETSCAPING AREAS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE ART SELECTION PANEL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

12.    2014-731   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $33,900 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WITH NO LOCAL MATCH, TO THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE THROUGH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SPECIALTY TEAM EQUIPMENT (SWAT ROBOT), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-008; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, THE FEDERALLY-FUNDED SUBGRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

13.    2014-732   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY: (1) SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 ("SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT") TO THE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FUND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FDOT AND THE CITY, AS APPROVED BY 2014-309-E, BETWEEN FDOT AND THE CITY (AS AMENDED BY THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, THE "EDTF AGREEMENT"); AND (2) THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FUND AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND RAILEX, LLC ("COMPANY") (THE "DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT"); APPROPRIATING A NOT TO EXCEED SUM OF $5,000,000.00 (AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-____) FROM THE EDTF AGREEMENT (PLUS ANY COMPANY PAYMENTS) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF  THE "RAILEX: WEST BOWDEN RAIL YARD" PROJECT (THE "TRANSPORTATION PROJECT"), RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE UNITED STATES HEADQUARTERS FOR COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT; COST OVERRUNS ASSUMED BY COMPANY; AMENDING THE 2015-2019 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2014-467-E, TO AUTHORIZE PRIORITY 1 STATUS FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "RAILEX: WEST BOWDEN RAIL YARD"; DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AS CONTRACT MONITOR OF THE EDTF AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

14.    2014-733   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE TRAIL RIDGE LANDFILL MITIGATION FUND RETAINED EARNINGS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENTS (INCLUDING PERMITTING COSTS) TO THE MAGNOLIA STREET BRIDGE REHAB PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO OVERSEE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE RETURN OF UNSPENT FUNDS; AMENDING THE 2015-2019 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2014-467-E TO ADD FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "MAGNOLIA STREET BRIDGE REHAB"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

15.    2014-734   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING 9-1-1 USER FEES FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH, AND THE CITY OF NEPTUNE BEACH (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "BEACH CITIES"); APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH EACH OF THE BEACHES CITIES TO FORMULATE AND CONFIRM A DISTRIBUTION FORMULA FOR DIVIDING A PORTION OF  THE PROCEEDS COLLECTED VIA THE 9-1-1 USER FEE TO BE USED FOR 9-1-1 CALLTAKER SALARY REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE TERM FROM OCTOBER 1, 2014, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

16.    2014-735   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("LANDLORD") AND GRACE ELECTRONICS, LLC ("TENANT") FOR BUILDING 907 AT CECIL COMMERCE CENTER, 2,985 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 13557 LAKE NEWMAN STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32210, FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR TERMS AT A MONTHLY RENTAL RATE OF $1,941.25 ($7.00 PER SQUARE FOOT) WITH ANNUAL RENT INCREASES OF THREE PERCENT (3%); PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

17.    2014-736   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO DELINEATE THE PARTIES RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS DURING DESIGN, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FERRY SLIPWALLS FOR THE ST. JOHNS RIVER FERRY; REQUESTING ONE CYCLE EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

18.    2014-737   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING AN HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION AND ASSOCIATED ROADWAY MARKERS; ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION ON HARBOR VIEW DRIVE IN JACKSONVILLE FOR ALFRED "AL" AUSTIN; PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO HONORARY ROADWAY MARKERS TO BE LOCATED IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS ON THE DESIGNATED ROADWAY IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; HONORING THE LEGACY OF ALFRED "AL" AUSTIN AND RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ALFRED "AL" AUSTIN; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 745.105(e)(2), ORDINANCE CODE, REGARDING PERSONS WHO HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION MAY BE NAMED AFTER AS THE HONOREE IS STILL LIVING; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 745.105(h)(8), ORDINANCE CODE, WHICH REQUIRES THAT A PETITION BE SIGNED BY ALL PROPERTY OWNERS ABUTTING THE DESIGNATED HONORARY STREET; DIRECTING LEGISLATIVE SERVICES TO FORWARD THE ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE UPON INTRODUCTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

19.    2014-738   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT ("FIRST AMENDMENT") TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("EDA") BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND ADVENT SOFTWARE, INC. ("COMPANY"), TO REDUCE THE AVERAGE SALARY (AS DEFINED IN THE EDA) FROM $67,000 TO $54,000 AND TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT FROM $270,600 TO $246,000 AND TO REVISE THE QTI REFUND LANGUAGE IN ARTICLE 4 OF THE EDA ACCORDINGLY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING TECHNICAL CHANGES THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

20.    2014-739   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE 2015 ONE SPARK FESTIVAL ("FESTIVAL") ESTABLISHING A FESTIVAL OVERLAY ZONE; ESTABLISHING A FESTIVAL ACTIVITY PERIOD; ALLOWING CERTAIN ADDITIONAL USES IN A PORTION OF THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE DURING THE FESTIVAL ACTIVITY PERIOD; NOTWITHSTANDING ANY STATE STATUTE TO THE CONTRARY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO §316.1936(2)(A) AND (2)(B), FLORIDA STATUTES, WAIVING CHAPTER 368 (NOISE CONTROL), ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD RULE 4 (NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL) AND SECTION 154.108, ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW FOR OUTDOOR MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AND TO ALLOW OPEN CONTAINERS IN THE DESIGNATED ZONE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

21.    2014-740   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A REVERTER CLAUSE CONTAINED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED OF DEDICATION RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 13579, PAGE 1460, IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONVEYING TWO (2) CONTIGUOUS PARCELS OF LAND (R.E. NUMBERS 107959-0000 and 107960-0000) TO THE OCEANWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC., A DISSOLVED FLORIDA CORPORATION ("CORPORATION"), AT NO COST;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

22.    2014-741   AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE SOCCER PITCH LOCATED AT THE BASEBALL GROUNDS OF JACKSONVILLE (THE "BASEBALL GROUNDS") "_________ PARK" ONLY DURING SOCCER EVENTS AT THE BASEBALL GROUNDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

23.    2014-742   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO IMMEDIATELY ISSUE BONDS TO OBTAIN FUNDS TO DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND/OR MAINTAIN THE ROADWAY PROJECTS SET OUT IN THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PROJECT LIST, AS APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2013-820-E, SO THAT JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MAY ALSO IMMEDIATELY PLEDGE THE LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX PROCEEDS RECEIVED BY JTA UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2016; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE UPON INTRODUCTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

24.    2014-743   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GAYLORD GEORGE CANDLER AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE ETHICS COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 602, PART 9, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

25.    2014-744   A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JESSE C. CRIMM AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 490, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 15, 2018; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

26.    2014-745   A RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING THE LIFE AND NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS OF ALFRED "AL" AUSTIN, ATHLETE, EDUCATOR, MENTOR AND COMMUNITY LEGEND; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

27.    2014-746   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF ANTONIO "TONY" LOPEZ AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

28.    2014-747   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; CREATING A NEW PART 2 (INSPECTOR GENERAL), ARTICLE 5 (CITY COUNCIL) OF THE CHARTER, TO ESTABLISH THE FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO PROVIDE A PURPOSE, TO OUTLINE DUTIES AND AUTHORITY, TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL AND CREATE QUALIFICATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION AND REMOVAL PROTOCOL FOR THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AND TO CREATE RECORDS DISCLOSURE PROTOCOL AND TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATION WITH THE COUNCIL AUDITOR'S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO BE DEVELOPED AND PLACED ON THE BALLOT; DIRECTING THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO PLACE THE REFERENDUM QUESTION ON THE MARCH 24, 2015, CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT ELECTION BALLOT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

29.    2014-748   A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND HALLMARK PARTNERS, INC. ("COMPANY"), AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO GRANT THE COMPANY A REVENUE ENHANCED VALUE (REV) GRANT FOR 75% OF THE "ANNUAL PROJECT REVENUES" (AS DEFINED IN THE AGREEMENT) FOR A TWENTY (20) YEAR PERIOD, NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $7,000,000.00, TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 223 RESIDENTIAL  UNITS, 18,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE AND 318 NEW STRUCTURED PARKING SPACES AT 200 RIVERSIDE(THE "PROJECT"); APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DIA; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DIA; WAIVING THE PROJECT'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 2006-119-A AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2012-213-E; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

30.    2014-648   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3.90  ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 AT 0 BRADY ROAD BETWEEN LORRIE LYNN LANE AND BRADY MANOR WAY (R.E. NO(S). 105720-0000 AND 105720-0100) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY EDWARD DONALD SCOTT TRUST FROM RESIDENTIAL RURAL-ACRE (RR-ACRE) DISTRICT TO  RERSIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY-80 (RLD-80) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/23/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 10/14/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 10/28/2014 - PH Only

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the floor to anyone desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Holt, Joost, Love, Redman, ( 5 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 14 )

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31.    2014-649   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAIVER OF MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE APPLICATION WRF-14-12 LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 AT 1198 HALSEMA ROAD SOUTH BETWEEN HALSEMA ROAD SOUTH AND CECIL COMMERCE CENTER PARKWAY (R.E. NO. 001931-0030) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY CHRISTOPHER PAUL STEPHENS, REQUESTING TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS FROM 80 FEET TO 0 FEET IN ZONING DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL RURAL (RR), AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE WAIVER GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/23/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 10/14/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 10/28/2014 - PH Only

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Committee.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

 

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE to Grant the Waiver.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Holt, Joost, Love, Redman, ( 5 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S).

 

The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED as AMENDED, Granting the Waiver.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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32.    2014-663   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 14.76  ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 AT 0 J. TURNER BUTLER BOULEVARD BETWEEN J. TURNER BUTLER BOULEVARD AND A. C. SKINNER PARKWAY (R.E NO(S) 154247-0100 AND 147983-0035), AS DESCRIBED HEREIN OWNED BY SWQ HOLDINGS, INC., SOUTHEAST PROPERTIES, INC. AND SOUTHWEST QUADRANT JOINT VENTURE, FROM COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY/GENERAL-1 (CCG-1) DISTRICT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE, TO PERMIT A MAXIMUM OF THREE HUNDRED (300) MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNITS AS DESCRIBED IN THE APPROVED WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE LORREE WEST PUD; PUD REZONING SUBJECT TO CONDITION(S); PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/23/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 10/14/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 10/28/2014 - PH Only

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Committee.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

 

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Holt, Joost, Love, Redman, ( 5 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S). 

 

The motion CARRIED. 

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED as  AMENDED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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33.    2014-683   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BILL J-2, TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DUVAL COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR THE 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH WOULD AMEND CHAPTER 2014-70, LAWS OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION TO SECTION 327.37(6), FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR KITE SURFING OR KITE BOARDING ACTIVITIES IN HUGUENOT MEMORIAL PARK IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: R; 10/28/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S). 

 

The motion CARRIED. 

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED as  AMENDED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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34.    2014-305   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 615.102 (TEMPORARY DOCKING AT DESIGNATED SITES ON THE NORTHBANK, SOUTHBANK RIVERWALK, IN FRONT OF THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING AND METROPOLITAN PARK MARINA, CITY-OWNED OR LEASED BULKHEADS, FLOATING DOCKS, FIXED DOCKS OR PIERS; SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT OF BOATS OR VESSELS DOCKED IN VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCE OR OPERATED IN AN UNSAFE MANNER), CHAPTER 615 (DOCKING), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CHANGE THE TIME LIMIT FOR DOCKING AT PEARL STREET FOR DESIGNATED PASSENGER LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONES FROM TEN MINUTES TO THIRTY MINUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/13/2014 -  Introduced: F,RCD, JWW (Added by CP 5/20/14); 5/27/2014 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (Per CP 6/25/14)

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JAX WATERWAYS: July 23, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Fleming, Love, Pringle, Redman, Shine, Swann, Thompson, ( 7 )

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gulliford, Holt, Schellenberg, ( 8 )

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Anderson, Bishop, Crescimbeni, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S). 

 

The motion CARRIED. 

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED as  AMENDED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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35.    2014-386   AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 121 (POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN), ORDINANCE CODE; CREATING SECTION 121.101(F); AMENDING SECTION 121.102(E) (POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLANS) CREATING A NEW CATEGORY OF MEMBER KNOWN AS A "GROUP II MEMBER" BASED UPON A DATE OF HIRE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2015 AND SECTION 121.113(A)(1), 121.113(A)(2), AND (B) (CALCULATION OF PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS FOR POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND) REVISING THE CONTRIBUTION PERCENTAGES OF EXISTING POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN MEMBERS; CREATING SECTION 121.114 (UNFUNDED ACTUARIAL LIABILITY; MUTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS) TO OUTLINE THE MUTUAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY AND THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ADDRESSING THE UNFUNDED LIABLITY; CREATING SECTION 121.115 (SUPPLEMENTAL SHARE PLAN); CREATING SECTION 121.116 (BOARD OF TRUSTEES INVESTMENT AUTHORITY) TO OUTLINE THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY OF THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES; CREATING SECTION 121.117 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATOR) TO OUTLINE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR FUTURE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND; CREATING SECTION 121.118 (USE OF GENERAL COUNSEL) TO OUTLINE THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND'S USE OF THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL; AMENDING SECTION 121.201 (RETIREMENT BENEFITS) TO CREATE SECTION 121.201A FOR "GROUP I MEMBERS" AND TO CREATE SECTION 121.201B FOR "GROUP II MEMBERS" TO OUTLINE THE PENSION BENEFITS EXTENDED TO EACH GROUP, SECTION 121.204 (SURVIVING SPOUSE'S BENEFITS), SECTION 121.206 (CHILDREN'S BENEFITS), AND SECTION 121.209 (DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) FOR GROUP I MEMBERS); CREATING NEW SECTION 121.211 (BACKDROP FOR GROUP II MEMBERS) TO ESTABLISH THE BACKDROP PROGRAM OF PENSION BENEFITS EXTENDED TO GROUP II MEMBERS; AMENDING CHAPTER 121 TO CREATE A NEW PART 5 (FINANCIAL INVESTMENT AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE); AMENDING CHAPTER 121 TO CREATE A NEW PART 6 (ETHICS, FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEST PRACTICES); AMENDING ARTICLE 22 (JACKSONVILLE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; APPROVING THE 2014 RETIREMENT REFORM AGREEMENT; ATTACHING THE REQUIRED ACTUARIAL IMPACT STATEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/10/2014 -  Introduced: R,F; 6/24/2014 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F; 10/22/2014 - Comm of a Whole Mtg / Discharge  FAILED 12-3

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER. 

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER. 

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Brown, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gulliford, Holt, Schellenberg, ( 9 )REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved  the SUBSTITUTE(s). 

 

The motion CARRIED. 

 

The Chair RE-REFERRED the SUBSTITUTE(S) to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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36.    2014-490   AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCEPTION FROM SECTION 656.1009 (EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PERMIT A NEW EDUCATIONAL FACILITY ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON ATLANTIC BOULEVARD, BETWEEN KERNAN BOULEVARD SOUTH AND GIRVIN ROAD (REAL ESTATE NUMBER 165265-0400), OWNED BY CITY NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI, TRUST, C/O GEORGE H. HODGES, JR., IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/22/2014 -  Introduced: RCDPHS,LUZ; 8/12/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCDPHS, LUZ; 8/27/2014 - PH Only; 10/14/2014 - PH Only

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Committee.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

 

Recommend to SUB and REREFER to the Committee(s).

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Holt, Joost, Love, Redman, ( 5 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved  the SUBSTITUTE(s). 

 

The motion CARRIED. 

 

The Chair RE-REFERRED the SUBSTITUTE(S) to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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37.    2014-664   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL FOR THE CITY COUNCIL; CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 14 (OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL), ORDINANCE CODE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.201 OF THE CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL, AS WELL AS THE HIRING AND SUPERVISION OF THE ATTORNEYS THEREIN, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL AND THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: R,F; 10/28/2014 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Holt, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 15 )

 

NAYS - Joost, ( 1 )

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38.    2014-668   AN ORDINANCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 602.612, ORDINANCE CODE, CONFIRMING THE JACKSONVILLE ETHICS COMMISSION'S REAPPOINTMENT OF CARLA MILLER, AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF ETHICS, COMPLIANCE AND OVERSIGHT (ECO) FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS EXPIRING DECEMBER 5, 2017; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 602.612, ORDINANCE CODE, REQUIRING THAT THE DIRECTOR OF ETHICS, COMPLIANCE AND OVERSIGHT  BE A DUVAL COUNTY REGISTERED VOTER; APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD EXPIRING DECEMBER 6, 2017; APPROPRIATING $7,500 FROM THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT TO THE OFFICE OF ETHICS, COMPLIANCE AND OVERSIGHT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE SALARY OF THE ETHICS DIRECTOR FOR ONE YEAR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: R,F; 10/28/2014 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Brown, Carter, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gulliford, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S). 

 

The motion CARRIED. 

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED as  AMENDED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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39.    2014-677   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED GOLF COURSE LEASE AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND COMSTOCK GOLF MANAGEMENT, INC., TO CHANGE THE "APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE" RENT PAYMENT DATE FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2014 TO AUGUST 5, 2015; PROVIDING THAT THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT WILL OVERSEE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: F,RCDPHS; 10/28/2014 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Brown, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gulliford, Holt, ( 8 )

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Anderson, Bishop, Crescimbeni, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S). 

 

The motion CARRIED. 

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED as  AMENDED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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40.    2014-681   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LANGUAGE INCLUDED IN THE BALLOT TITLE AND OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR A PUBLIC "STRAW BALLOT" REFERENDUM AS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL IN ORDINANCE 2014-151-E REGARDING DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENCY TO CLARIFY INTENT TO TAKE EFFECT FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2016; PROVIDING FOR THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO MAKE EDITS OR MODIFICATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: R; 10/28/2014 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, ( 5 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Yarborough, ( 15 )

 

NAYS - Schellenberg, ( 1 )

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41.    2014-682   A ORDINANCE APPOINTING JODI L. CHAMBERS-WILSON, A CLAY COUNTY RESIDENT, AS A MEMBER OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD, REPLACING CHERYL A. TAYLOR AS A REGIONAL WORKFORCE BOARD REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 501, ORDINANCE CODE, AND SECTION 290.0056, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR A FIRST TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2017; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50.102, ORDINANCE CODE, REQUIRING BOARD MEMBERS TO BE RESIDENTS OF DUVAL COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: R; 10/28/2014 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Redman, ( 4 )

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 14 )

 

NAYS - Jones, ( 1 )

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42.    2014-742   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO IMMEDIATELY ISSUE BONDS TO OBTAIN FUNDS TO DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND/OR MAINTAIN THE ROADWAY PROJECTS SET OUT IN THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PROJECT LIST, AS APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2013-820-E, SO THAT JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MAY ALSO IMMEDIATELY PLEDGE THE LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX PROCEEDS RECEIVED BY JTA UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2016; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE UPON INTRODUCTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved the EMERGENCY.  The motion CARRIED by two thirds vote. 

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED, as an EMERGENCY measure. 

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 15 )

 

NAYS - Joost, ( 1 )

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43.    2014-720   AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT IF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PURSUES FURTHER APPEALS IN THE LITIGATION STYLED FRANK DENTON, V. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ET AL, CASE NO. 16-2013-CA-5799, 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, THE ONLY PERMISSIBLE SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR SAID EXPENDITURE OR JUDGMENT THEREON SHALL BE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE UPON INTRODUCTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved to adopt the Committee(s) report to WITHDRAW. 

 

Roll Call was ordered. 

 

The Chair declared the File WITHDRAWN. 

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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44.    2014-628   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CHAPTER 307 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION), ORDINANCE CODE; DESIGNATING THE STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 801-805 WEST FORSYTH STREET (LM-13-08), OWNED BY JACKSONVILLE HISTORIC PROPERTIES, INC., REAL ESTATE NUMBER 074796-0000, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, AS A LANDMARK; DIRECTING THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER THE LOCAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION ON THE ZONING ATLAS; DIRECTING THE CHIEF OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES TO NOTIFY EACH APPLICANT, THE PROPERTY OWNER AND THE PROPERTY APPRAISER OF THE LANDMARK DESIGNATION AND TO CAUSE SAID DESIGNATION TO BE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/9/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 9/23/2014 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 10/28/2014 - POSTPONED 11/12/14

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair RE-REFFERRED the File to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 15 )

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45.    2014-685   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF NELSON CAPARAS AS CHIEF OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: R; 10/28/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair RE-REFFERRED the File to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

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46.    2014-647   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 37.73  ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 13 AT 0 R. G. SKINNER PARKWAY (A PORTION OF R.E. NO(S). 167779-0025) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY ESTUARY, LLC FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY-50 (RLD-50) DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY-40 (RLD-40) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/23/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 10/14/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 10/28/2014 - PH Only

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Committee.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

 

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Holt, Joost, Love, Redman, ( 5 )

 

 

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S). 

 

The motion CARRIED. 

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED as  AMENDED.

 

AYES - Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 14 )

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47.    2014-552   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 656.401(e) (CARE CENTERS/DAY CARE CENTERS), SUBPART A (PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA), PART 4 (SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), ORDINANCE CODE TO PROHIBIT CHILD CARE FACILITIES ESTABLISHED AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2014 FROM LOCATING WITHIN 1/2 MILE OR 2,640 FEET OF A REGISTERED SEXUAL PREDATOR RESIDENCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/12/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 8/27/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 9/9/2014 - PH Addnl 9/23/14; 9/23/2014 - PH Contd 10/28/14; 10/28/2014 - PH Contd 11/12/14

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Committee.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

 

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Holt, Joost, Love, Redman, ( 5 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

 

The Floor Leader moved to Postpone.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File POSTPONE

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Yarborough, ( 15 )

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48.    2014-690   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $140,085.77 ($119,072.91 IN HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT (HAVA) FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS AS ELECTION REFORM PAYMENT AND A CITY MATCH OF $21,012.86 FROM THE RESERVE FOR FEDERAL PROJECTS ACCOUNT) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VOTER EDUCATION AND FEDERAL ELECTION ACTIVITIES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-006; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R,F

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing. 

 

In accordance with Rule 2.204 of the Rules of the Council, the bill was read for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference

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49.    2014-691   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $199,961 FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE TEEN COURT PROGRAM, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-007; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing. 

 

In accordance with Rule 2.204 of the Rules of the Council, the bill was read for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference

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50.    2014-692   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $17,950 FROM THE TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND TO PLANT 70 TREES ON A CITY RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED ON GATELY ROAD BETWEEN MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD AND MOUNT PLEASANT WOODS DRIVE, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; PROCUREMENT DIRECTIVE UTILIZING THE CONTINUING CONTRACT OF DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: TEU,F

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing. 

 

In accordance with Rule 2.204 of the Rules of the Council, the bill was read for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference

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51.    2014-694   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF RE# 073402-0000 AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BAY STREET AND MARSH STREET TO JEA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING UPGRADES TO ITS UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A NON-EXCLUSIVE GRANT OF EASEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CONVEY THE NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT TO JEA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: TEU,F

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing. 

 

In accordance with Rule 2.204 of the Rules of the Council, the bill was read for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference

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52.    2014-695   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CONVEY TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 122.421(b), ORDINANCE CODE, ONE (1) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN, OVER, AND UNDER CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PARCEL 700 AT NEWNAN STREET AND HUBBARD STREET IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE #724171  AND THE TYING IN, HARMONIZING, AND RESURFACING OF A PORTION OF NEWNAN STREET AND HUBBARD STREET; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: TEU,F

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing. 

 

In accordance with Rule 2.204 of the Rules of the Council, the bill was read for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference

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53.    2014-700   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MILLERS CREEK SPECIAL DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 189.4041, FLORIDA STATUTES; ADOPTING A CHARTER FOR THE "MILLERS CREEK SPECIAL DISTRICT" FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE PORTION OF MILLERS CREEK ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT'S BOUNDARIES TO ENABLE CONTINUING ACCESS TO THE ST. JOHNS RIVER; ESTABLISHING A FIVE MEMBER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO BE ORIGINALLY APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH ALL FIVE INITIAL TERMS EXPIRING ON NOVEMBER 20, 2016, AND ALL FIVE SUPERVISORS BEING ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT BEGINNING WITH THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE A NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $3,000 ANNUALLY FOR EACH RESIDENTIAL UNIT AND EACH PARCEL WITH A CANAL ACCESS EASEMENT; PROVIDING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE CANAL SYSTEM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JAX WATERWAYS: November 12, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Anderson, Burnett, Fleming, Godfrey, Hodges, Love, Pringle, Redman, Shine, Swann, Thompson, ( 11 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing. 

 

In accordance with Rule 2.204 of the Rules of the Council, the bill was read for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference

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54.    2014-701   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XII (FIRE PREVENTION CODE), CHAPTER 420, (GENERAL PROVISIONS), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), SECTION 420.105 (ORDERS TO ELIMINATE DANGEROUS OR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS) ORDINANCE CODE TO REVISE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF, FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION TO ADDRESS UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS, PROVIDE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; CREATE A NEW SECTION 420.111 (EMERGENCIES), ORDINANCE CODE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING EMERGENCY UNSAFE CONDITIONS AND ESTABLISH A HEARING PROCEDURE TO CHALLENGE EMERGENCY CONDEMNATIONS AND CEASE AND DESIST NOTICES; CREATING A NEW SECTION 420.112 (UNLAWFUL TO OCCUPY OR OPERATE), ORDINANCE CODE  TO ESTABLISH A CLASS C OFFENSE FOR BEING PHYSICALLY PRESENT IN A CONDEMNED STRUCTURE AND OPERATING A PROPERTY WHEN DOING SO IS UNSAFE TO THE PUBLIC AND/OR OCCUPANTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: November 05, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing. 

 

In accordance with Rule 2.204 of the Rules of the Council, the bill was read for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference

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55.    2014-715   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,870 FROM THE TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND TO PLANT 210 TREES ON A CITY RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED ON CASTLE BOULEVARD BETWEEN SOUTEL DRIVE AND FREDERICKSBURG AVENUE, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; PROCUREMENT DIRECTIVE UTILIZING THE CONTINUING CONTRACT OF DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: TEU,F

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing. 

 

In accordance with Rule 2.204 of the Rules of the Council, the bill was read for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference

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56.    2014-716   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS; CITY COUNCIL EXERCISING ITS COUNCIL POWERS AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION BETWEEN SCENIC JACKSONVILLE, INC., CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC., AND THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGARDING OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS; APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, SCENIC JACKSONVILLE, INC., AND CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO TAKE ALL FURTHER ACTIONS TO SETTLE AND CONCLUDE THE LAWSUIT; AMENDING SECTION 614.142 (UNLAWFUL SIGN MESSAGES), CHAPTER 614 (PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS SUBJECT TO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), PART 13 (SIGN REGULATIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, AS DESCRIBED; AMENDING SECTION 656.1309 (UNLAWFUL SIGN MESSAGES), TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS SUBJECT TO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; CREATING A NEW SECTION 656.1322 (BILLBOARD INVENTORY REGISTRATION SYSTEM) THAT PROVIDES FOR AND REQUIRES A UNIFORM BILLBOARD INVENTORY REGISTRATION SYSTEM; AMENDING SECTION 30.204 (FUNCTIONS), CHAPTER 30 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT), PART 2 (PLANNING COMMISSION), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION (K) TO ALLOW FOR ANY OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL BILLBOARD FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION TO BE APPEALED TO PLANNING COMMISSION; AMENDING SECTION 23.06, PART A (CHARTER LAWS; CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA), ARTICLE 23 (OFFSITE COMMERCIAL BILLBOARD BAN) TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION REGARDING UNREGISTERED BILLBOARDS; WAIVING SECTION 656.129 (ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION ON AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE OR REZONING OF LAND), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), SUBPART C (PROCEDURES FOR REZONING AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE), CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE); WAIVING THE ENFORCEMENT OF VARIOUS SIGN REGULATIONS INCLUDING PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER, THE ORDINANCE CODE, AND ANY OTHER PROVISION OF JACKSONVILLE LAW WHICH CONFLICT WITH ANY TERM OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R,RCDPHS,LUZ

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing and declared an ADDITIONAL Public Hearing will be held November 25, 2014.

 

The Chair declared the File read for the SECOND time and REREFERED to the Committee(s) of reference

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57.    2014-717   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS; CITY COUNCIL EXERCISING ITS COUNCIL POWERS AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION BETWEEN SCENIC JACKSONVILLE, INC., CBS OUTDOOR, LLC, AND THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGARDING OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS; APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, SCENIC JACKSONVILLE, INC., AND CBS OUTDOOR, LLC, ; AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO TAKE ALL FURTHER ACTIONS TO SETTLE AND CONCLUDE THE LAWSUIT; AMENDING SECTION 614.142 (UNLAWFUL SIGN MESSAGES), CHAPTER 614 (PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS SUBJECT TO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), PART 13 (SIGN REGULATIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, AS DESCRIBED; AMENDING SECTION 656.1309 (UNLAWFUL SIGN MESSAGES), TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS SUBJECT TO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; WAIVING SECTION 656.129 (ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION ON AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE OR REZONING OF LAND), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), SUBPART C (PROCEDURES FOR REZONING AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE), CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE); WAIVING THE ENFORCEMENT OF VARIOUS SIGN REGULATIONS INCLUDING PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER, THE ORDINANCE CODE, AND ANY OTHER PROVISION OF JACKSONVILLE LAW WHICH CONFLICT WITH ANY TERM OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R,RCDPHS,LUZ

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing and declared an ADDITIONAL Public Hearing will be held November 25, 2014.

 

The Chair declared the File read for the SECOND time and REREFERED to the Committee(s) of reference

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58.    2014-719   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MOBILITY FEE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND EASTLAND TIMBER, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPLICABLE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "R. G. SKINNER PARKWAY EXTENSION AND 9B INTERCHANGE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT" IN EXCHANGE FOR $34,693,525.00 OF MOBILITY CREDITS IN MOBILITY ZONE 1, LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 13; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: TEU,F

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing and declared an ADDITIONAL Public Hearing will be held November 25, 2014.

 

The Chair declared the File read for the SECOND time and REREFERED to the Committee(s) of reference

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59.    2013-628   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.26  ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 AT 3160 DIVISION STREET BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD AND 23RD STREET (R.E NO(S) 047540-0000), AS DESCRIBED HEREIN OWNED BY MASSIS ENTERPRISES, INC., FROM COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) DISTRICT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE, TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD USES AS DESCRIBED IN THE APPROVED WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE DIVISION STREET MARKETPLACE PUD; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

; 9/24/2013 -  Introduced: LUZ; 10/8/2013 - PH Addnl 10/22/13/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; LUZ; 10/22/2013 - PH Contd 11/12/13; 11/12/2013 - PH Contd 11/26/13; 11/26/2013 - PH Contd 1/14/14; 1/14/2014 - PH Contd 1/28/14; 1/28/2014 - PH Contd 2/11/14; 2/11/2014 - PH Contd 2/25/14; 2/25/2014 - PH Contd 3/11/14; 3/11/2014 - PH Cont 3/25/14; 3/25/2014 - PH Contd 4/8/14; 4/8/2014 - PH Contd 4/22/14; 4/22/2014 - PH Contd to 5/13/14; 5/13/2014 - PH Contd 5/27/14; 5/27/2014 - PH Contd 6/24/14; 6/24/2014 - PH Contd 7/22/14; 7/22/2014 - PH Contd 8/12/2014; 8/12/2014 - PH Contd 9/9/14; 9/9/2014 - PH Contd 9/23/14; 9/23/2014 - PH Contd 10/28/14; 10/14/2014 - SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; LUZ; 10/28/2014 - PH Contd 11/12/14

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council. The Chair CONTINUED the Public Hearing to the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2014.

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60.    2014-268   AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A LARGE-SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP SERIES OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES (PBF) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) ON APPROXIMATELY 37.40  ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 ON SUNBEAM ROAD BETWEEN OLD KINGS ROAD SOUTH AND SAN JOSE BOULEVARD AND OWNED BY JAXSON BROWN, INC., AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, PURSUANT TO APPLICATION NUMBER 2013G-001; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/22/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 5/13/2014 - PH Addnl 5/27/14/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; LUZ; 5/27/2014 - PH Contd 6/10/14; 6/10/2014 - PH Contd 7/22/14; 7/22/2014 - PH Contd 8/27/2014; 8/27/2014 - PH Contd 9/23/14; 9/23/2014 - PH Contd 10/28/14; 10/28/2014 - PH Contd 11/12/14

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council. The Chair CONTINUED the Public Hearing to the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2014.

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61.    2014-269   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 37.40  ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 ON SUNBEAM ROAD OLD KINGS ROAD SOUTH AND SAN JOSE BOULEVARD (A PORTION OF R.E. NO(S). 149039-0000), AND OWNED BY JAXSON BROWN, INC., AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE, TO PERMIT A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH UP TO 135 DWELLING UNITS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE SUNBEAM SINGLE FAMILY PUD, PURSUANT TO FUTURE LAND USE MAP SERIES (FLUMS) LARGE-SCALE AMENDMENT APPLICATION NUMBER 2013G-001; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/22/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 5/13/2014 - PH Addnl 5/27/14/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; LUZ; 5/27/2014 - PH Contd  6/10/14/; 6/10/2014 - PH Contd 7/22/14; 7/22/2014 - PH Contd 8/27/2014; 8/27/2014 - PH Contd 9/23/14; 9/23/2014 - PH Contd 10/28/14; 10/28/2014 - PH Contd 11/12/14

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council. The Chair CONTINUED the Public Hearing to the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2014.

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62.    2014-699   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CCAS NO. 72577 BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JCLA DEVELOPMENT II, LLC, (FORMERLY KNOWN AS APR DEVELOPMENT II, LLC), TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO NOVEMBER 17, 2019, REVISE THE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AND INCREASE THE ANNUAL FEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESERVING TRAFFIC CIRCULATION CAPACITY, PURSUANT TO PART 2, CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE, CONCERNING A DEVELOPMENT, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 14.48  ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11, ON THE WEST SIDE OF ALTA DRIVE, SOUTH OF MASTERS ROAD (R.E. NOS. 109073-0000, 109074-0000, 109075-0000, 109078-0000, & 109078-0010), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN, FOR 350,000 ENCLOSED SQUARE FEET OF HEAVY INDUSTRIAL USES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing and declared an ADDITIONAL Public Hearing will be held November 25, 2014.

 

The Chair declared the File read for the SECOND time and REREFERED to the Committee(s) of reference

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63.    2014-676   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILE AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") FOR THE INSTALLATION BY FDOT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL ZONE-CRYSTAL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS ON CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD JUST WEST OF HAMMOND BOULEVARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: TEU,F; 10/28/2014 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Anderson, Boyer, Brown, Love, Schellenberg, ( 5 )

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Boyer, Brown, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gulliford, Holt, Schellenberg, ( 9 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

 

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64.    2014-684   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BILL J-3, TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DUVAL COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, WHICH WOULD AMEND SECTION 17.04 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO CLARIFY THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD'S AUTHORITY, AS A QUASI-JUDICIAL BODY, TO HEAR APPEALS, GRIEVANCES AND COMPLAINTS REGARDING GRIEVABLE CIVIL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: R; 10/28/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

 

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65.    2014-686   A RESOLUTION APPOINTING HAROLD D. BRISCOE, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 118, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2016; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: R; 10/28/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

 

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66.    2014-705   A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS WHO ASSISTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUVAL COUNTY UNIFIED COURTHOUSE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

 

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67.    2014-706   A RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING SUSAN STEWART FOR HER CAREER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AS SHE RETIRES FROM THE POSITION OF DUVAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION COORDINATOR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

 

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68.    2014-711   A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING STEVEN R. MERTEN AS A MEMBER OF THE DUVAL COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 67, ORDINANCE CODE, AND SECTION 159.703, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR A SECOND TERM ENDING OCTOBER 17, 2018; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Roll Call was ordered.

 

The Chair declared the File APPROVED.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Redman, Schellenberg, Yarborough, ( 16 )

 

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69.    2014-702   A RESOLUTION, UPON AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUE AUTHORIZATION AND THE MAKING OF FINDINGS, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS HOMEOWNER MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN ORIGINAL AGGREGATE FACE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MORTGAGE LOANS ORIGINATED BY PARTICIPATING LOCAL LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OR REHABILITATION OF NEW OR EXISTING OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES SITUATED IN DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA OR PURCHASING SECURITIES EVIDENCING INTERESTS IN OR BACKED BY A POOL OF SUCH MORTGAGE LOANS, INCLUDING SECURITIES GUARANTEED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR AGENCIES THEREOF OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE AUTHORITY PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND VOLUME CAP ALLOCATION FROM THE REGIONAL POOL FOR DUVAL COUNTY; REQUIRING ADDITIONAL COUNCIL APPROVAL PRIOR TO THE SALE OF THE BONDS; DETERMINING CREDIT NOT BEING PLEDGED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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70.    2014-703   A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE RIVERSIDE AVONDALE HISTORIC DISTRICT CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1836 EDGEWOOD AVENUE SOUTH OWNED BY RONALD AND DAWN ROESSLER; THE EXEMPTION IS FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE VALUE OF REHABILITATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FROM JANUARY 1, 2015 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: November 04, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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71.    2014-704   A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO USE THE AUTHORITY AFFORDED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 22.02 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, TO CONSIDER REPLACING THE CURRENT CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH GEORGE ROBBINS AND JOHN THOMPSON; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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72.    2014-707   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DR. LAUREEN M. HUSBAND, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, AS A MEMBER OF THE CONTEXT SENSITIVE STREETS STANDARDS COMMITTEE, AS A COMMUNITY HEALTH OR PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE, REPLACING DR. DAWN EMERICK, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 32, PART 7, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2016; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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73.    2014-708   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF ALMA FERRANTE, A ST. JOHNS COUNTY RESIDENT WITH A DUVAL COUNTY BASED JSEB NON-CONTRACTOR BUSINESS, TO THE JACKSONVILLE SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS ("JSEB") MONITORING COMMITTEE, REPLACING LAWRENCE MURR, PURSUANT TO SECTION 126.606(A), ORDINANCE CODE, AS A NON-JSEB CONTRACTOR, FOR A PARTIAL TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 30, 2015; PROVIDING FOR A NON-RESIDENT OF DUVAL COUNTY WITH SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS INTEREST TO BE SEATED ON THE JSEB MONITORING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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74.    2014-709   A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CRAIG F. SMITH AS A MEMBER OF THE DUVAL COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, REPLACING DAVID T. POTTS AS A TOURIST INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 70, ORDINANCE CODE, AND SEC. 125.0104, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR A FIRST TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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75.    2014-710   A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MICHAEL D. STEWART, AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JIA) AREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD, AS THE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4 REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 90-409-293, FOR A FIRST TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2018; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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76.    2014-712   A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING STEPHEN T. LOVETT AS A MEMBER OF THE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., AS A "CONSUMER" REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 408.033, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR A THIRD TWO YEAR TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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77.    2014-713   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DAVID GATES, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, AS A JOURNEYMAN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES QUALIFYING BOARD, FILLING A SEAT FORMERLY HELD BY DAVID L. BRYANT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 62, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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78.    2014-714   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF ANDREA P. MONROE, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REPRESENTING AT-LARGE GROUP 1,  FILLING THE SEAT FORMERLY HELD BY RITA R. CANNON, PURSUANT TO SECTION 90.101 (BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES), ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A PARTIAL TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 15, 2016; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: R

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: November 03, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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79.    2014-696   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.25  OF AN ACRE LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 AT 3515 ROSSELLE STREET NEAR PHYLLIS STREET AND NELSON STREET (R.E. NO(S). 078933-0000) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY BETH GIBBS, LLC FROM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY-A (RMD-A) DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY-B (RMD-B) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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80.    2014-697   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.14  ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 AT 4225 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD BETWEEN ST. JOHNS AVENUE AND MELROSE AVENUE (R.E NO(S) 069208-0010), AS DESCRIBED HEREIN OWNED BY FIRST COAST ENERGY, LLP, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DISTRICT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE, TO PERMIT A CONVENIENCE STORE, GAS PUMPS AND CAR WASH AS DESCRIBED IN THE APPROVED WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE FCE #1008-SHELL STATION @ ST. JOHNS PARK PUD; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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81.    2014-698   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SIGN WAIVER APPLICATION SW-14-08 FOR A SIGN LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 AT 11990 BEACH BOULEVARD BETWEEN PEMBERTON STREET AND HUFFMAN BOULEVARD (R.E. NO. 167064-0030) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY LLJ MULTI-FAMILY VENTURES 5, LLC, REQUESTING TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF THE SIGN FROM 24 SQUARE FEET TO 30 SQUARE FEET, ALLOW FOR ILLUMINATION (INTERNAL LIGHTING)  AND REDUCE THE MINIMUM SETBACK FROM 20 FEET TO 0 FEET IN ZONING DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY-D (RMD-D), AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE WAIVER GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/28/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: November 05, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair declared the File READ for the SECOND time and RE-REFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

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82.    2013-493   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS; MAKING FINDINGS; AMENDING CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), PART 13 (SIGN REGULATIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, AS DESCRIBED; AMENDING SECTION 656.1301 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 656.1302 (DEFINITIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ADD A NEW DEFINITION FOR REPLACEMENT OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS; AMENDING SECTION 656.1303 (ZONING LIMITATIONS ON SIGNS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; AMENDING 656.1309 (UNLAWFUL SIGN MESSAGES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR REPLACEMENT OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS; CREATING NEW SECTION 656.1322 (REPLACEMENT OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO  ALLOW FOR REPLACEMENT OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGNS IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS WHEN EXISTING OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL SIGN INVENTORY IS FURTHER REDUCED, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESIDENTIAL PROXIMITY RESTRICTIONS; CREATING NEW SECTION 656.1323 (APPEALS FROM THE BUILDING INSPECTIONS DIVISION), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE CHALLENGES BY AGGRIEVED PARTIES OF BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION FINAL ACTIONS TO BE PURSUED THROUGH APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION; AMENDING ARTICLE 23 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO HALT THE PROLIFERATION OF OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL BILLBOARDS BY CAPPING THE EXISTING INVENTORY OF OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL BILLBOARDS AND ONLY PERMITTING REPLACEMENT OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL BILLBOARDS WHEN EXISTING INVENTORY IS FURTHER REDUCED AND TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY AND AESTHETICS BY ALLOWING FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING OFF-SITE COMMERCIAL BILLBOARDS AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AMENDING 614.142 (UNLAWFUL SIGN MESSAGES), CHAPTER 614 (PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/23/2013 -  Introduced: R,PHS,LUZ, RCDPHS (Per CP 6/25/14); 8/13/2013 - PH Addnl 8/27/13/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, PHS, LUZ; 8/27/2013 - PH Contd 10/8/13; 10/8/2013 - PH Contd 10/22/13; 10/22/2013 - PH Contd 11/12/13; 11/12/2013 - PH Contd 12/10/13; 12/10/2013 - PH SUBSTITUTED/Rereferred; R, PHS, LUZ; 1/14/2014 - PH Addnl 1/28/14; 1/28/2014 - PH Contd 2/25/14; 2/25/2014 - PH Contd 3/11/14; 3/11/2014 - PH Contd 3/25/14; 3/25/2014 - PH Contd 4/8/14; 4/8/2014 - PH Contd 5/13/14; 5/13/2014 - PH Contd 6/10/14; 6/10/2014 - PH Contd 6/24/14; 7/22/2014 - PH Contd 8/27/14; 6/24/2014 - PH Contd 7/22/14; 8/27/2014 - PH/Discharge;R/SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R,RCDPHS,LUZ; 9/23/2014 - PH Contd 10/14/14; 10/14/2014 - PH Contd 10/28/14; 10/28/2014 - PH Contd 11/12/14

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council. The Chair CONTINUED the Public Hearing to the Regular Meeting of  December 9, 2014

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83.    2014-646   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.35  ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 AT AT 6117 ATLANTIC BOULEVARD BETWEEN RIVER HILLS CIRCLE WEST AND RIVER HILLS CIRCLE EAST (R.E. NO(S). 134174-0000), AND OWNED BY MCGRATH GIBSON, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO) DISTRICT TO COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY/GENERAL-1 (CCG-1) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE, PURSUANT TO FUTURE LAND USE MAP SERIES (FLUMS) SMALL-SCALE AMENDMENT APPLICATION NUMBER 2014C-003; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/23/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 10/14/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 10/28/2014 - PH Addnl 11/12/14

 

REPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

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84.    2014-678   AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 14.54  ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11 AT 0 ASSISI LANE BETWEEN COVE LANDING DRIVE AND CYPRESS LANDING DRIVE (R.E NO(S) 169385-0200), AS DESCRIBED HEREIN OWNED BY BULL-GATOR PROPERTY INVESTORS, LLC, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) (2006-1074-E) DISTRICT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE, TO PERMIT AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AND ANCILLARY USES AS DESCRIBED IN THE APPROVED WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE ANTHEM LAKES ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY PUD; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE REZONING GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 10/28/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZREPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

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85.    2014-680   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SIGN WAIVER APPLICATION SW-14-11 FOR A SIGN LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 AT 8313 WESTERN WAY, BETWEEN WESTERN LAKE DRIVE AND BAYMEADOWS ROAD (R.E. NO. 148633-0060) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY COMPASS ROSE FOUNDATION, INC., REQUESTING TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN PYLON SIGNS FROM 200 FEET TO 170 FEET IN ZONING DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK (IBP), AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING A DISCLAIMER THAT THE WAIVER GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXEMPTION FROM ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/14/2014 -  Introduced: LUZ; 10/28/2014 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZREPORT OF COUNCIL: November 12, 2014

 

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the Privilege of the Floor to anyone in the audience desiring to address the Council.  The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

 

 

 

ROLL CALL-

 

PRESENT:                               COUNCIL PRESIDENT Yarborough, COUNCIL MEMBERS Anderson,
Bishop, Boyer, Brown, Carter, Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Holt, Jones, Joost, Lee, Love, Lumb, Redman

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