OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL AGENDA OF JANUARY 13, 2015
AMENDMENTS and SUBSTITUTES - Revised
Compiled by: Research Division
13-669	Substitute	Rules (1.6.14): Adds new subsection to the Police and Fire Pension Plan authorizing the PFPF Board of Trustees to invest the fund assets in same array of investments authorized by F.S. 215.47 after giving 10 days written notice to Finance Committee prior to change in PFPF allocation plan; specifically exclude authorization for hedge fund investing. Finance (12.2.14) and TEU (1.5.15) recommend withdrawal
14-427	Substitute	Adds four additional blight factors to definition of unsafe structures; defines historic structures; lists an additional example of unsafe building or structure; authorizes the Procurement and Real Estate Divisions to donate vacant or boarded-up buildings without current water or electric service for residential housing purposes.
14-560	Substitute	Changes language in a “whereas” clause regarding consolidation of the downtown northside CRAs and references the Downtown Master Plan; corrects a reference to 2 downtown CRAs rather than 3; clarifies the description of “downtown” and the various downtown districts listed in the Zoning Code; removes reference to the Downtown Master Plan being used to provide legislative intent; corrects the name of a consultant to “Prosser, Inc.”; changes the appropriation year to 2014-15; deletes reference to specific street boundaries for the downtown area, leaving reference to the definition in another Code section; corrects reference to a section number in the Zoning Code regarding the Downtown Overlay Zone; deletes Section 7 of the bill regarding delegation by the Council to the DIA of authority to interpret the BID plan (already accomplished); attaches revised B.T. to correct account names; places revised document “on file”; amends provisions of the Zoning Code with regard to sign waivers; provides that the BID plan supersedes the Downtown Master Plan; distinguishes between “regulations” in the Zoning Code that may only be amended by City Council and “guidelines” in the BID plan appendix that may be changed by the DIA; removes reference to “supplemental design guidelines”; clarifies that Downtown Overlay permitted uses are in addition to the underlying zoning; clarifies the duties and authority of the DDRB in relation to the DIA’s amended guidelines; clarifies the procedures for appeals to the DIA; amends sign regulations to change references from Design Review Committee to DDRB and to replace the downtown master plan with the BID plan; revises DIA governance provisions to provide for liaison relationships with various City departments (Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, Public Works, Office of Economic Development, Public Parking, Special Events) as needed to coordinate and accomplish the missions of the agencies as they relate to downtown; provides that the DIA shall act as the public economic development agency assigned to promote the general business interests in downtown; adds definitions for “downtown design guidelines”, “DDRB”, “master developer” and “program” and revises the definition of “project”; authorizes the DIA to review and update the BID plan every 5 years (subject to Council approval), to promulgate and amend Downtown Design Guidelines, to implement the BID plan and negotiate redevelopment agreements, grants, and the like, to negotiate, assign and allocate development rights as downtown’s Master Developer, to acquire and dispose of City-owned property downtown, and to administer the downtown tax increment districts; provides for DIA submission of its budget to the City Council to be incorporated into the Mayor’s budget; requires the Economic Development Officer to consult with the DIA’s CEO regarding proposed discounted parking rates or programs as part of retail/commercial leases; requires Public Parking and the Sheriff’s Office to consult with DIA about installation and removal of parking meters, meter rates, and downtown parking zones.
14-642	Amendment	Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised B.T.); attaches grant award letter for 21^st Century Community Learning Center as Exhibit 2; corrects carry-over year in bill title.
14-650	Amendment	Clarifies the parameters of the Ridgewood Road right-of-way closure.
14-725	Substitute	Per OGC, changes rezoning on Shad Road from PBF-2 to PUD.
14-727	Amendment	Per OGC, approves sign waiver on Atlantic Boulevard.
14-728	Amendment	Per OGC, approves sign waiver on Hendricks Avenue.
14-730	Amendment	Adds new Sec. 126.904 (Funding) to require funds for 20 years of maintenance of an Art in Public Places project be secured before installation of the art may occur.
14-734	Amendment	Finance: replaces Revised On File document – Interlocal Agreement between Jacksonville and Atlantic Beach for 9-1-1 call-taker grant. RCDPHS: incorporates the Finance amendment and adds appropriation language for 9-1-1 call-taker grant to Jax Beach; attaches B.T.; places second revised agreement “on file” to reflect minor changes to user fee distribution.
14-747	Substitute	Relocates the Inspector General provisions from City Charter Article 5 (City Council) to Chapter 2 (Ethics) of City Charter Article 1 (Government and Ethics) and removes the defunct Water and Sewer Expansion Authority as a covered agency; expands jurisdiction of the IG to cover the City’s constitutional officers and independent authorities; authorizes the IG to employ independent legal counsel, subject to available funding ; authorizes execution of agreements between the City and its independent agencies for funding and administrative support for ethics and IG activities; adds a provision regarding pursuit of professional accreditations for the investigative functions of the IG’s office; expands the scope of the ballot question to include authorization for the IG to investigate and oversee City transactions, provide for administrative sharing and agreements, authorize independent legal counsel, provide for investigation accreditation, provide for independent selection and removal of the IG, and provide for a January 1, 2016 effective date.
14-752	Amendment	Corrects B.T. (Revised Exhibit 1) to add an account for tracking of Nuisance Abatement tree removal expenditures separately.
14-753	Amendment	Attaches Revised Exhibit 4 (revised CIP sheet for ordinance number) re: Timucuan Preserve Bicycle Touring Route.
14-759	Amendment	Attaches Revised Exhibit 4 (revised CIP sheet for ordinance number) re: Jax Chamber landscaping project.
14-761	Amendment	Clarifies that Medical Examiner Office funds are moving from permanent and probationary salaries and pension contributions to part-time salaries.

Contact: Jeff Clements, Chief of Research (904) 630-1405 or jeffc@coj.net