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RULES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
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Wednesday
February 17, 2016 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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2:00
P.M. |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
Hall |
Dana
M. Farris, Chief
of Legislative Services |
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Matt
Schellenberg, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Juliette Williams |
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Jim
Love, Vice Chair |
Asst.
Auditor: Heather Reber |
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Anna
Lopez Brosche |
Deputy
General Counsel: Peggy Sidman |
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Doyle
Carter Excused |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
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Garrett
Dennis |
Administration:
Allison Korman Shelton |
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Tommy
Hazouri |
Administration:
Jessica Baker |
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Sam
Newby |
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Meeting Convened 2:00 P.M. Meeting Adjourned 3:05 P.M.
If a person decides
to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter
considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings,
and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based.
Attendance:
Joey
Greive - Treasurer and John Sawyer- General Counsel - presentation on Brown Administration
Pension eligibility
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2015-127 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt
220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code; Updating Regs
re: Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Vehicle Inspections &
Insurance Requiremts; Creating Chapt
222 (Transportation Network Companies), Creating Regs
for Operations Including Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for
Operators, Vehicle Inspections, Min Insurance Requiremts,
Records Retention & Confidentiality; Creating Code Enforcemt,
Civil Remedies, Violations, Seizure, Impoundmt
& Forfeiture Regs & Provide Authority to
JSO, City Parking Div & Jax Airport Authority
to Seize & Impound or Immobilize Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 222. (Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)
(CPAC #6 Apv) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15 |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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2/17/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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3/2/2015 TEU Sub/Rerefer 5-0; 3/2/2015 R Sub/Rerefer
6-0 |
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3/3/2015 F Sub/Rerefer 7-0 |
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3. 3/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer TEU: Defer DEFER |
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2. 2015-253 |
ORD-MC Repealing Sec 116.910
(Residence within City Preferred), Chapt 116
(Employees & Employee Benefits), Ord Code & Creating New Sec 116.910
(Residence within City Required), Requiring New Employees of the City to live
within Duval County beginning 1/1/16. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Crescimbeni & Co-sponsored by CM Jones) (CPAC #6 Deny) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15 |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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4/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/28/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer DEFER |
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3. 2015-381 |
ORD Amend City's Public Investmt Policy apvd by Reso 2006-119-A & Ord 2012-213-E re Companies hiring
Employees Residing within the Enterprise Zone; Direct OED to include Changes
in all future Codified Policies. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Jones) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15 |
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1. 5/26/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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6/1/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/2/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/9/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer DEFER |
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4. 2015-426 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 754.111 (Stormwater Proj Funding from
Cash or Pay as you Go Projs Only), Chapt 754 (Stormwater Mgmt Utility Code), Ord Code, to Clarify that Stormwater Utilities Fees shall not be used to pay Debt Svcs; Create New Sec 754.112 (Annual Budget for Stormwater User Fees), to Estab
an Annual Budget for Stormwater User Fees. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Boyer, Anderson, Love, Crescimbeni, Gulliford &
Schellenberg) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 6/23/15 |
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1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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6/15/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/15/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer DEFER |
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5. 2015-457 |
RESO Urging Mayor-Elect to Include
Salary Increases for Employees who rcvd a Salary Decrease that has not yet
been Restored & Increasing All Employee Salaries by 3% to Reflect a COLA
in the Proposed 2015-2016 Budget; Request Admin Adopt a Policy of Annual COLA
for Employees unless otherwise Justified. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM R.
Brown) |
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1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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7/20/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/21/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/28/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer DEFER |
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6. 2015-519 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt
122 (Public Propty), Sec 122.461 (Donation for
Residential Housing), Ord Code, to Increase Value of Propty
City may Donate from $25,000 to $50,000 & Provide Addnl
Criteria for Entities Accepting said Donation; Adopt Policy created by
Housing & Community Dev Div to Evaluate & Apv Entities Eligible for said Donation. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Lee, Jones, Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Love, Anderson
Co-sponsored by CM's Hazouri, Dennis, Ferraro & Morgan) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/15 |
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1. 7/28/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R |
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8/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/4/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/11/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, R |
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2/1/2016 F Sub/Rerefer 7-0 |
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2/2/2016 R Sub/Rerefer 7-0; 2/2/2016 RCDPHS Sub/Rerefer
7-0 |
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3. 2/9/2016 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F, RCDPHS, R |
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Bill
Summary F: Amend/Approve RCDPHS: Defer AMEND(F)/APPROVE
6-0 |
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7. 2015-697 |
ORD Amend Council Rules, Chapt 4 (Procedures) to add new Part 13 (Electronic Text Communications
During Regular City Council Meetings) to Prohibit Council Members from
Responding to Texts sent by Lobbyists, Union Reps or Members of the City
Admin & Require Council Members to Disclose any Communications Rcvd
during any full Council Mtg on a Matter that will
be on that Council Mtg Agenda, Prior to the Vote on
that Matter. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/27/15 |
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1. 10/13/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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10/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 10/27/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary Council Member Gulliford answered
questions about the intent of his bill. Council Member Love asked for
clarification about the implications for other types of electronic
communications (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). The committee discussed the merits
of enacting an ordinance versus asking the Council President to amend his
announced policy. Mr. Gulliford stated that he may challenge the President’s
ruling on this issue and ask for a Council vote to overturn the policy. SUB/APPROVE
4 - 2 (Dennis, Hazouri) Provides
a policy for prohibiting Council Members from responding to written
Communications Related
to any matter pending on the meeting agenda during Council and Council Committee
Meetings. Change
"text" to "written communication" (Pg. 2, line 6) |
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8. 2015-745 |
ORD Amend Chapt
2 (Committees), Rule 2.105 (Committee of the Whole), Council Rules, to provide
that City's Annual Budget Bills be considered by Committee of the Whole for
Deliberation & Vote. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM K. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/15 |
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1. 10/27/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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11/2/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/3/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer DEFER |
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9. 2015-794 |
RESO Conf Appt of Kara W Tucker to the Election Advisory Panel,
Replacing Natalie Alden, for Partial Term exp
4/16/17. (Sidman) (Req of Supv
of Elections) |
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1. 11/10/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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11/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/24/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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10. 2016-7 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt
744 (Street Constrn Regs),
Sec 744.110 (Street Excavations; Permit) Ord Code; Add New Subsec (f) to Auth the Director
of Planning & Dev Dept to Prosecute Violations
of Chapt 744 & Amend Former Subsec
(f) to Delete the Max Fine listed; Auth Abatemt by City with prior Notice; Amend Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt
Citations), Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapts &
Parts) to add Chapt 744 to Schedule "A",
which lists Applicable Chapts & Parts.
(Pollock) (Introduced by CM Wilson) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/26/16 |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R |
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1/19/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/20/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/20/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, R |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer
RCDPHS: Defer DEFER |
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11. 2016-25 |
RESO Conf Appt of L. Ann Burt as Member of the Renew Arlington
Community Redev Agcy
Advisory Bd for Initial Term exp
12/31/18. (Merritt) (Introduced by CP Anderson) |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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1/20/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
5 - 0 |
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12. 2016-36 |
RESO Conf Reappt of Charlene Taylor Hill as Executive Dir of Jax
Human Rights Comm. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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1/20/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary Council Member Schellenberg requested
Ms. Hill to track all discrimination-related cases originating in
Jacksonville regardless of whether they fall under the jurisdiction of the
Human Rights Commission or not. APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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13. 2016-44 |
RESO Appt
Garrett N Barket as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing John M Godfrey for 1st Term exp 12/31/18. (Merritt) (Introduced by CP Anderson) |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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1/20/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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14. 2016-67 |
ORD re Grant from NW Jax Economic Dev
Fund Approp $150,000 for Improvemts
to Jacksonville Farmer's Market by Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc, Owner of Propty at 1810
Beaver St; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Waive Guidelines Apvd by Ord 2007-281-E; Designate Oversight by Housing
& Community Dev Div of Plan & Dev Dept; Auth Redev
Agreemt with the Farmers Market, Inc. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Dennis & Co-Sponsored by CM's Newby, Schellenberg, R.
Gaffney & Bowman) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/9/16 |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R |
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2/1/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/2/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, R |
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Bill
Summary F: Amend/Approve RCDPHS: Amend/Approve AMEND(F)/APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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15. 2016-79 |
ORD Apv
Changes in Polling Place Locations for Precincts 412, 513, 614, 801 &
1414, Starting with the 3/15/16 Primary Election. (Johnston) (Req of Supv of Elections) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/9/16 |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6 - 0 1. Add precinct 409 as a change in polling
location 2. Attach revised Exhibit 1 |
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16. 2016-84 |
RESO Honoring & Commending the
Participants in the Larsen Neighborhood Water Line Extension Proj. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Boyer &
Co-sponsored by CM Carter) |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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17. 2016-87 |
RESO of City Support for Appl by School for Accelerated Learning & Technology Inc to Participate in the Fla Community Contribution Tax
Credit Prog for Training Progs
to be Administered at the new Annex Bldg; Provide
for Compliance with the Comp Plan. (Clements) (Introduced by CM K. Brown
& Co-sponsored by CM Dennis) |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary AMENDAPPROVE
6 - 0 1. Correct Element name of the 2030 Comp Plan 2. Attach revised letter from Planning |
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18. 2016-88 |
RESO Conf Appt of Ronald B Salem as Member of the Renew Arlington
Community Redev Agcy
Advisory Bd as a Citizen Rep for Initial Term exp 12/31/18. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
5 - 0 |
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19. 2016-89 |
RESO Conf Appt of William C Mason to the Library Bd of Trustees as an At-Large Rep, Replacing Joshua LaBouef for Unexp Term exp 7/15/18. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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20. 2016-90 |
RESO Conf Appt of Daniel Blanchard to the Jax Housing &
Community Dev Comm, Representing the Local Planning
Agcy, Replacing Susan Lisa King for 1st Full Term exp 11/30/19. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 6 - 0 |
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21. 2016-91 |
RESO Conf Appt of Curtis L Hart to the Jax Housing & Community
Dev Comm, Replacing Scott V Witt for Partial Term exp 11/30/16. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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22. 2016-92 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt
320 (Gen Provisions), Sec 320.603 (Vacating Unsafe Buildings or Structures
& Closing Streets), Ord Code, to make it Unlawful & a Class C Offense
to be Physically Present in an Unsafe Structure. (Teal) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/9/16 |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R,RCDPHS |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/2/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet RCDPHS: Approve APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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23. 2016-94 |
RESO Conf Appt of Willard Payne to the Jax Police & Fire
Pension Bd of Trustees, Replacing Nathaniel Glover,
Jr for 1st 4-Yr Term exp 10/15/18. (Sidman) (Req of Police & Fire Pension Fund Bd
of Trustees) |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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2/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary AMEND/APPROVE
6 - 0 Term
end date should be from effective date of Resolution |
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24. 2016-115 |
RESO Honoring & Commending Edward
Waters College on its 150th Anniversary. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Dennis
& Co-sponsored by CM's Carter & Hazouri) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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25. 2016-116 |
RESO Honoring & Commending John
Myers for Heroism in Saving the Life of Brandon Taylor in a Horrific Auto
Accident. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Carter) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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26. 2016-117 |
RESO Recognizing & Honoring Max
Zahn for his Many Achievements as an Outstanding Citizen & Neighborhood
Activist. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg & Co-sponsored by CM
Carter) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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27. 2016-118 |
RESO Honoring & Commending the
Eureka Gardens Tenant Assn for its Courageous Pursuit of Safe, Sanitary &
Decent Housing for Residents. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Lopez Brosche)
(Co-sponsored by CM's Dennis, Newby,
Carter & Hazouri) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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28. 2016-119 |
RESO Conf Appt of Stephen A Berry as Member of the Renew Arlington
Community Redev Agcy Adv Bd as a Planning Field Rep
for 1st Term exp 12/31/19. (Merritt) (Introduced by
CP Anderson) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND & REREFER |
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29. 2016-120 |
RESO Conf Appt of Sabrina Jackson Carter as Member of the Police
& Fire Pension Fund Financial Investmt & Adv Comm for 1st Full Term exp 3/1/19. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Anderson) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND & REREFER |
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30. 2016-121 |
RESO Conf Appt of Robert M Kowkabany as
Member of the Police & Fire Pension Fund Financial Investmt
& Adv Comm for 1st
Full Term exp 3/1/19. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP
Anderson) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND & REREFER |
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31. 2016-122 |
RESO Conf Appt of Eric Brian Smith, Jr. as Member of the Police
& Fire Pension Fund Financial Investmt & Adv Comm for 1st Full Term exp 3/1/19. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Anderson) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND & REREFER |
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32. 2016-123 |
RESO Conf Appt of Craig J. Lewis, Sr. as Member of the Police &
Fire Pension Fund Financial Investmt & Adv Comm for 1st Full Term exp 3/1/19. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Anderson) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND & REREFER |
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33. 2016-124 |
RESO Appt Nancy
K Reedy as Member of Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Louvenia B Tippins as Council Dist 8 Rep for Initial Term exp
6/30/17. (Merritt) (Introduced by CM K. Brown) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
6 - 0 |
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34. 2016-125 |
RESO Conf Reappt of Steven D Long, Jr as Chief of Right-of-Way
& Stormwater Maint Div of Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req
of Mayor) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND & REREFER |
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35. 2016-126 |
RESO Conf Reappt of Emmett D McDaniel as Chief of the Mowing &
Landscape Maint Div of
Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO Introduced: R |
Bill Summary
READ 2ND &
REREFER
City Treasurer Joey
Greive and Assistant General Counsel John Sawyer made a presentation to the
committee and answered questions about the recent media reports concerning
members of past-Mayor Brown’s administration qualifying for City retirement
benefits despite having less than the 5 years of City employment required to
vest such benefits. Mr. Greive gave an overview of the operation of both the
defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans and explained the
Code provisions that allow participants to switch back and forth between plans
several times at different points in their City employment. Some of the
provisions are in conflict with each other and that situation needs to be
rectified. He explained that the employee’s age at the time of the separation
from service has a big impact on the conversion calculation, with older
employees getting a more favorable conversion amount from their employee
contribution to the defined benefit plan to the defined contribution plan. Mr.
Greive reported that the board of the General Employees’ Pension Plan has
temporarily suspended conversions between the plans while the Finance
Department and General Counsel’s Office investigate potential changes to the
system.
John Sawyer explained
that a practice in which the City has consistently
engaged over time, even if it is not specifically authorized by the Code or by
a collective bargaining agreement, may become a matter that must be
collectively bargained in order to change because it has by default become the standard
practice. Mr. Greive stated that since the City has not engaged in collective
bargaining with its unions since 2012, there has been no opportunity to address
the “past practice” problem with retirement system conversions. The GEPP board
will be meeting on February 25th, at which time Mr. Sawyer will
present the results of his research and will make recommendations to the board.
Jeff Clements, Council Research Division
Posted 2.19.16 2:00 p.m.