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NEIGHBORHOODS, COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS &
SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday,
February 6, 2017 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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9:00
AM |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
Hall |
Carol
Owens, Interim
Chief of Legislative Services |
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Scott
Wilson, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Juliette Williams |
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Reggie
Brown, Vice Chair-excused |
Deputy
General Counsel: Peggy Sidman |
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Doyle
Carter |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Kyle Billy |
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Garrett
Dennis |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
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Bill
Gulliford |
Research
Asst.: John Jackson |
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Joyce
Morgan John
Cresimbeni Council President Lori Boyer Council Members Tommy Hazouri, Aaron Bowman Jim Love, Al Ferraro |
Administration:
Jessica Baker |
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The Committee shall consider matters relating to parks,
recreation; public housing; affordable housing; farms; forestry; fish and game;
zoo; Sister Cities program; Jacksonville Public Library; Parks, Recreation
and Entertainment Department; Agriculture Department; Jacksonville Housing
Commission; Jacksonville Housing Authority; Community Services Department; ad
valorem property tax exemptions; historic preservation; community
revitalization; Waterways Commission; vessels for hire; Urban Services
Districts; the Neighborhoods Department; education and schools; Duval County School
Board; literacy issues; higher education institutions and issues; veterans'
issues; Jacksonville Children's Commission; child services; service
quality improvement and public satisfaction with government services
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.
The Chair called the meeting
to order at 9:01 a.m.
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Item/File
No. |
Title/History |
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1.
2016-559 |
ORD-Q Designating Hemming Park, enclosed by W. Duval, W.
Monroe, N. Hogan & Laura Sts as a Landmark Site; Specifying Conditions
& Exceptions to the COA Process; Waive Secs 307.106 & 307.109, Ord
Code. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Fetner) (Req of Jax Historic Preservation Comm)
(Co-Sponsored by CM's Boyer & Hazouri)(PD Apv)(JHPC Apv) (Ex-Parte: C/M Hazouri) LUZ PH - 9/20/16, 2/22/17 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/13/16, 2/14/17 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS, LUZ |
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9/6/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/7/2016 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, LUZ |
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1/17/2017 NCIS
Sub/Rerefer 5-0 |
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1/18/2017 LUZ
Sub(NCIS)/Rerefer 7-0 |
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3. 1/24/2017 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; NCIS, LUZ |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet DEFER |
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2.
2016-676 |
ORD-MC re Prohibition of Apv, Grant, or Issuance of
Certain Licenses, Permits, Certificates or Zoning Actions to Persons with
Unpaid Civil Penalties or Current Violations of the Ord Code; Amend Chapt 307
(Historic Preservation & Protection), Sec 307.111 (Enforcemt; Civil
Remedies); & Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Sec 320.402 (Appl for Permit)
& Chapt 518 (Jax Propty Safety & Mgmt Code), Sec 518.103
(Applicability); & Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), adding Sec
609.110 (Prohibition of Admin Action); & Chapt 650 Comp Plan for Future
Dev), Sec 650.402 (Initiation of Proposal); & Chapt 654 (Code of Subdiv
Regs), Sec 654.105 (Applicability); & Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Sec
656.109 (Admin & Enforcemt; Interpretation of Zoning Code; Admin
Deviations) & Sec 656.111 (Violations & Penalties); & Chapt 780
(Propty Tax), Part 3 (Tax Exemption for Rehab & Proptys in Historic
Dists), Sec 780.305 (Application). (Grandin) (Introduced by VP Crescimbeni) LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123, Ord Code - 11/15/16,
12/6/16, 1/4/17,1/18/17, 2/7/17 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S.
& CR 3.601 - 11/22/16 |
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1. 10/11/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,PHS,LUZ,F |
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10/17/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/18/2016 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/18/2016
PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/19/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 10/25/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, PHS,
LUZ, F |
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3. 11/22/2016 CO PH Only |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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3.
2016-779 |
ORD Apv the "Northwest Jacksonville Economic Dev Fund
- Goals, Policies & Guidelines". (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
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1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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12/5/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/7/2016 F
Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 7-0 |
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2. 12/13/2016 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 6 – 0 Attach Second
Revised Exhibit 1 to included map. |
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4.
2017-1 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 28 (Parks, Rec & Community Svcs),
Part 8 (Trespass in Public Parks; Violation & Appeal), to Clarify
Trespass Powers & Appeals. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Anderson, Becton,
Brosche, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Newby & Wilson (Spec Comm on Hemming
Park) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/17 |
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1. 1/10/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,PHS,F |
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1/17/2017 NCIS Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/18/2017 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/19/2017 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, PHS, F |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6
– 0 1.
Correct BT language in bill 2.
Correct explanation of appropriation In Public Comment, John Nooney expressed his view that
this proposed legislation should be relegated to the Jacksonville Waterways
Commission for that body’s review. Council Member Greg Anderson, one of the sponsors of the
ordinance, explained what the proposed legislation entailed. The ordinance emanated from the work of the
Special Committee on Hemming Park, an ad hoc committee that Council President
Lori Boyer had appointed to review and assess the contract that the City had
with the Friends of Hemming Park. In
the deliberations of that committee, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office had
raised concerns regarding the enforcement of park’s rules. Mr. Anderson explained that the ordinance
clarifies the park’s rules and the appeals process. The Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Department, Office of General Counsel, and JSO all had input in
crafting the ordinance. Mr. Anderson
further explained that the rules apply to parks throughout the City. |
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5.
2017-6 |
ORD Approp $260,324 in Addnl SHIP Prog Funding to address
Needs of Eligible Applicants who had a Direct Impact to their Housing by
Hurricane Matthew. (BT 17-041) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/17 |
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1. 1/10/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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1/17/2017 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/19/2017 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet APPROVE 6 – 0 Diana Seydlorksy, Chief, Housing & Community
Development Division, Neighborhoods Department, explained what the ordinance
entails. |
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6.
2017-8 |
ORD Approp & Transferring $370,268.05 in Funds
Recovered from a HUD Escrow Deposit for Debt Svc on HUD 108 Loan Subfund 1A1
- Housing/Community Dev to the Inactive HUD 108 Loan - LaVilla Debt Svc
Subfund 238. (BT 17-047) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/17 |
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1. 1/10/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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1/17/2017 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/19/2017 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 6
– 0 1.
Correct
BT language in bill 2.
Correct explanation of appropriation |
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7.
2017-12 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a
Portion of a R/W bounding Hemming Park, Subject to Reservation unto City
& JEA of an All Utilities Easemt over the Closed R/W for Ingress &
Egress & for All Utilities & All Rights Granted JTA under the
Provisions of its Irrevocable Permit. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Sidman) (Introduced
by CM Anderson, Becton, Brosche, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Newby, Wilson &
Bowman) (Spec Comm on Hemming Park) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 2/6/17 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/17 |
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1. 1/10/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,TEU |
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1/17/2017 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/17/2017
NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, TEU |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6 – 0 Council Member Greg Anderson explained that this item
emanated from the work of the Special Committee on Hemming Park, as
well. JSO indicated that in its
efforts to enforce park rules, it would be helpful if the actual physical
boundaries of the park were clarified.
The clarified boundaries extend the park to the curbsides and including
the area of JTA’s Skyway station. |
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8.
2017-15 |
ORD-MC Concerning Equal Opportunity & Expanding City's
Equal Rights Laws to Prohibit Discrimination based upon Sexual Orientation
& Gender Identity, Amend Secs 60.105 (Functions, Powers & Duties)
& 400.101 (Statemt of Policy); Amend Chapts 402 (Equal Employmt
Opportunity), 406 (Public Accommodations) & 408 (Fair Housing); Providing
Exemption for Religious Institutions & Small Employers; Providing for
Single-Sex Facilities & Dress Codes; Providing for Interpretation.
(Byndloss) (Introduced by CM Bowman, Hazouri & Love) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/17 |
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1. 1/10/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,R,F |
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1/17/2017 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/18/2017 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/19/2017 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, R, F |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 4
– 2 (Carter, Gulliford) Amend to change
exemption for small employers to 50 or fewer employees. There was a lengthy discussion of this item. The measure’s sponsors, Council Members
Bowman, Hazouri and Love, were in attendance . Council Member Bill Gulliford announced that he was
offering a substitute, the essence of which is to put the question of
expanding the City’s equal rights laws on the ballot in the form of a
referendum that would let the voters decide. Council Member Aaron Bowman, one of the sponsors of the
measure, stressed the need to enact the legislation to protect the LGBT
community in the military, particularly the Navy and its men and women beyond
the gates of the naval bases. Mr.
Bowman reported that he had received 3,000+ e-mails on the issue, 90%
supportive. Council Member Gulliford argued that organizations that
operated within the framework of religious principles would be harmed by the
enactment of this ordinance. General Counse Jason Gabriel l referenced the e-mail that
he had sent to the Council Members regarding his definition of religious
organizations. Council Member
Garrett Dennis felt that 2017-15 does not go far enough in
protecting people. The proposed
legislation needs “teeth” because there is no language in I
specifying where an individual
should turn for relief from
discrimination. Mr. Gabriel explained
that the City already has apparatus in place, in the Municipal Code, for the
redress of grievances stemming from discrimination. Assistant General Counsel Wendy Bynloss explained the
administrative process of the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission that addresses
discrimination complaints. 2017-15 adds
LGBT individuals to the groups that are able to file discrimination
complaints with the Human Rights Commission. Charlene Taylor Hill, Executive Director, Jacksonville
Human Rights Commission, explained the different routes that individuals can
take to redress discriminatory claims in employment situations. Council Member Joyce Morgan, in reference to Jason
Gabriel’s definition of religious organizations and who would be exempt from
the HRO legislation, remarked that organizations such as the Trinity Rescue
Mission are heavily affiliated with religion; they have prayer services and
are exempt from provisions of the LGBT ordinance. Assistant General Counsel Stephen Durden cited a case in a
United States District Court system where a religious organization
claimed that it was exempt from
LGBT laws. The court employed a 9-factor test to determine whether it was a
religious organization for the purpose of the law. Council Member Jim Love argued against Council Member
Gulliford’s substitute. Mr. Love explained
that he had spoken with the Mayor of Tampa who explained that Tampa had
experienced no problems in its enactment of LGBT legislation. Mr. Love also saw a loss of jobs looming if
the City did not enact the LGBT legislation. The Gulliford substitute failed by a vote of two (2)
(Carter, Gulliford) to four (4). Council Member Doyle Carter offered an amendment to the
original 2015-17 that would exempt small business with 35 or less employees
from provisions of the LGBT legislation.
In a friendly amendment to Mr. Carter’s amendment, Council Member Bill
Gulliford suggested 50 employees or less would be exempt. On the bill, as amended, the Committee voted 4-2 (Cater,
Gulliford) to recommend approval of the ordinance. |
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9.
2017-17 |
ORD Approp Rev carried Forward from Prior Yrs' Approps, as
Required by U.S. Dept of Agriculture (Grantor), to Enhance the Afterschool
Food Prog in FY 2016-2017. (BT 17-024) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/17 |
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1. 1/10/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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1/17/2017 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/19/2017 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 6
- 0 1.
Include appropriation amount in title
of bill 2.
Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to replace
page 3 with listing of balances remaining from prior years for this grant |
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10.
2017-18 |
ORD Approp $34,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Fund - Misc
Sales to the NW Economic Dev Fund - Subsidies to Private Organizations, to
Provide a Grant to 2385 Corbett Street, LLC. As Funding in Connection with
Renovation of Unused Bldgs located generally at 2385 Corbett St; Auth Funds
Carryover from Yr to Yr; Designate Oversight by OED; Waive certain Guidelines
Apvd by Ord 2007-281-E. (BT 17-045) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/17 |
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1. 1/10/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,R,F |
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1/17/2017 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/18/2017 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/19/2017 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, R, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 6
– 0 Place revised
agreement On File to clarify: (a) that jobs are not a requirement for payment
(b) that payment
is for actual cost incurred by the company Council Member Garrett Dennis explained that this economic
project is located in his Council District.
He introduced the business owner, Jeff Edelson, who thanked the
Committee for its vote in support of this firm’s project. |
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11.
2017-48 |
ORD Transferring $376,863.30 from Bay Street Towncenter
Improvemt Proj to the DIA to fund Improvemts to the Existing Parking Lot at
950 E Bay St (a/k/a/ Parking Lot X, Sports & Entertainmt Dist) & also
for a Sidewalk Extension, Landscaping & Amenities from the St Johns River
to Parking Lot X; Amend Ord 2016-505-E (CIP) to Reflect said Changes. (BT
17-043) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/17 |
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1.
1/24/2017
CO Introduced: NCIS,F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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12.
2017-54 |
ORD Reapprop $150,000 from Facilities Capital Maint Proj
to the Florida Theater Façade Improvemts Proj; Amend Ord 2016-505-E (CIP) to
Reflect said Changes. (BT 17-052) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/17 |
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1. 1/24/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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13.
2017-55 |
ORD Reapprop $274,000 from Countywide Bulkhead Assessmt,
Repair & Replacemt Proj to the Bert Maxwell Park Bulkhead Improvemts Proj
for Constrn of a Steel Sheet File Structure which will not Corrode in the
harsh Saltwater Environmt; Amend Ord 2016-505-E (CIP) to Reflect said
Changes. (BT 17-053) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/17 |
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1. 1/24/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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14.
2017-62 |
ORD Auth Mayor to Apv Current & Future Maint Expenditure
Requests from FDEP for Funds in State of Fla Internal Improvemt Trust Fund
for Shoreline Stabilization Repairs & Maint of the George Crady Bridge
Fishing Pier State Park. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/17 |
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1. 1/24/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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15.
2017-64 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Northeast Florida Women
Veteran, Inc (Tenant) for 5 Yrs for the Former Health Clinic at 2133 Broadway
Ave, Annual Fee is $1 & Performing Monthly In-Kind Services, the Value
shall be a Min of $1,500/Mo in Lieu of the Appraised Monthly Rental Pymts of
$2,022.75/Mo; Designate Oversight by Military Affairs & Veterans Svcs
Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/17 |
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1. 1/24/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,PHS,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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16.
2017-66 |
ORD Designating the Nocatee Development as a Golf Cart Community;
Designating by Name the Streets within as Appropriate for use by Golf Carts,
Subject to Conditions; Directing Posting of Signs re Golf Cart Operation is
Permitted, Subject to Reimbursemt to City by the Tolomato Community
Development Dist. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Becton) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 316.212, F.S. - 2/21/17 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/17 |
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1. 1/24/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,PHS,TEU |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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17.
2017-67 |
ORD Auth City License Agreemt (Ofc Space within Bldg) with
Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, Inc for Occupancy of Approx 2,633
Sq Ft at Jax Children's Comm (JCC) Facility at 1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd
10/1/16 thru 6/30/17 & Renew Automatically for 3 Addnl 1-Yr Periods thru
6/30/20; Designate Oversight by JCC. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/17 |
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1. 1/24/2017 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F,PHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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18. 2017-68 |
ORD Apv Settlemt of Pending Fed Court Litigation from
United States of America v. the City of Jacksonville, Case No.
3:16-CV-1563-J-32PDB, U.S. Dist Court for Middle Dist of Fla under the
Americans with Disabilities Act; Auth Execution of Proposed Consent Decree;
Auth Gen Counsel to take all further Actions to Conclude Lawsuit. (Teal) (Req
of Gen Counsel) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/17 |
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1. 1/24/2017 CO
Introduced: F,NCIS,LUZ |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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19.
2017-69 |
ORD Apv Settlemt of Claims, Including Atty's Fees &
Court Costs, in Trial Proceedings arising from United States of America v.
the City of Jacksonville, Case No. 3:16-CV-1563-J-32PDB, U.S. Dist Court for
Middle Dist of Fla & Disability Rights Florida, Inc. v. the City of
Jacksonville Case No. 3:15-CV-1411-TJC-JRK, U.S. Dist Court for Middle Dist
of Fla. (Teal) (Req of Gen Counsel) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/17 |
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1. 1/24/2017 CO Introduced: F,NCIS,LUZ |
Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet
READ 2ND
& REREFER
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
John J.
Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
02.08.17
Posted: 3:00 p.m.