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OFFICE OF
CITY COUNCIL
RES EARCH DIVISION
RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 20, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
First Floor, City Hall
117 West Duval Street
Attendance: Committee Chair Jack Webb; Committee Members Kevin Hyde (excused), Daniel Davis (excused), Glorious Johnson, Warren Jones, Art Shad, and Clay Yarborough; Heather Norsworthy, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman and Jon Phillips, Office of General Counsel; Shirley Nulf and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor
The Committee Chair, Jack Webb, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:
RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-2 to be Considered by Duval County Legislative Delegation, to Amend Sec 22.04 (General Powers) of Article 22 (Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees) of Charter of COJ to Authorize Jax Police & Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees to Increase Investments in Real Estate Assets from 10% to 20%. (Rohan)
RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-3 to be Considered by Duval County Legislative Delegation, which is an Act Relating to Charter of COJ as Estab in Chapt 92-341, Laws of FL as Amend, Relating to Independent Agencies of COJ & State of FL Financial Disclosure Requiremts, Amend Article 18 (Misc Provisions) of Charter to Add New Sec 18.12 (Independent Agencies, Financial Disclosure) to Require Boards of Directors or Trustees & Chief Exec Officers & Deputy Chief Exec Officers of DCSB, JPA, JAA, JEA JTA & Police & Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees to File Statement of Financial Interests & Comply with Sec 112.3145 F.S. (Rohan)
It was noted that these two items are on the agenda for consideration for introduction. Introduction of these local bills (J-2 and J-3) by the Rules Committee was approved on a vote of 5-0.
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1. 2005-718 |
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Amend Secs 326.103, Ord Code (Signs & Outdoor Display Structures -
Exemptions) & 656.1303 (Zoning Limitations on Signs) to Allow a Spec
Exemption to Allow Bus Shelter Advertising. (Sidman) (C/M Shad) (PC Deny
& PD Am/Apv)(Letter of Opposition from CPAC2) LUZ
PH - 8/2/05, 8/16/05, 9/7/05, Addnl 9/20/05, 10/4/05, 10/18/05, 11/01/05,
11/15/05, Addnl 9/5/07, 9/18/07, 10/2/07, 10/16/07, 11/6/07, 11/20/07,
12/4/07, 1/3/08, 1/15/08, 2/5/08, 2/20/08, 3/4/08, 3/18/08, 4/1/08 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2) - 7/26/05, 8/9/05, Addnl 9/13/05
& 9/27/05, Addnl 8/28/07 & 9/11/07 |
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1.
6/14/2005 CO Introduced: LUZ,TEE,R |
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6/21/2005 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/22/2005 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/22/2005 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/28/2005 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, LUZ,TEE(TEUS 7/1/05)(TEU 7/1/07) |
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. 7/26/2005 CO PH Contd 8/9/05 |
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8/21/2007 TEU Approve 5-1 (Jabour) |
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5/20/2008 LUZ Withdraw 5-0 |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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2. 2007-1005 |
ORD
Creating Chapt 113 (Gifts to City) Establishing Method & Means of City to
Accept Donations of $500,000 or more, Other Monetary Donations, Gifts of
Personal Propty & Gifts to the Executive & Legislative Branches of
Govt of Tickets & Admissions to Events & Travel. (Rohan) (C/M Lee) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: R,F |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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3. 2008-538 |
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Auth Amended & Restated Landfill Operation & Constrn Agreemt with
Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc, Exempting the Agreemt from, or Waiving, the
Provisions of Part 2 (Supplies, Contractual Svcs & Capital Improvemts)
& Part 3 (Prof Svcs Contracts) of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code to
allow Execution of Agreemt without Competitive Bidding &/or Proposal
Procedures due to (1) Council Apv of this Agreemt), (2) Contractor's
Knowledge & Experience with this Facility & (3) the Requiremt for
Contractor or City to Competitively Bid Constrn of New Landfill Facility when
the Appropriate Landfill Permits are Obtained & the Permit Requiremts
& Specifications are Known. ( Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08 |
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6/24/2008 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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7/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU (Per CP 9-9-08 rereferred
to R, F, TEU) |
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9/2/2008 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0 9/3/2008 TEU Sub/Rerefer 4-0 |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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4. 2008-659 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Norman C Reimer, JEA Rep to Civil Svc Bd for 2nd Term exp 6/30/11.
(Rohan) (JEA) |
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8/12/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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8/18/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/26/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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9/2/2008 R Approve 4-0 |
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3.
9/9/2008 CO Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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5. 2008-744 |
RESO
Requesting & Auth Gen Counsel to Pursue all Legal & Admin Avenues to
Prevent a 4-Mile Polluting Pipeline from the Georgia-Pacific Corp Paper Mill
to the St Johns River in Putnam County, which will Damage the St Johns River
Water Resources or Ecology; Auth Retention of Spec Counsel if Necessary.
(Rohan) (C/M Webb) |
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8/26/2008 CO Introduced: R,PHS,TEU,RCD |
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9/2/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/3/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/9/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, TEU, RCD |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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6. 2008-821 |
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Auth 3rd Amend to Redevelopmt Agreemt with JEDC & H.O.P.E. Inc. of Jax,
& INOC, LLC, which Agreemt was Auth by Ord 2001-1113-E & which Amend
Auth Revised Timeline for Proj Deliverables to allow Completion of I-95/Clark
Rd Interchange. (Alderson) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/23/08 |
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1.
9/9/2008 CO Introduced: TEU (Per CP
9-23-09 added to RCD, F, R) |
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9/16/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
9/23/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
TEU, R, F, RCD |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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7. 2008-823 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of |
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9/23/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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10/6/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/14/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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8. 2008-824 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Renee H Dorminey as Member of Health & Life Insurance
Procuremt Comm. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell) |
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9/23/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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10/6/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/14/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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9. 2008-839 |
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Amend Chapt 602 (Ethics), Part 1 (In General) & Sec 602.201, to Define
the City of Jax to Include its Constitutional Officers & Dependent &
Independent Agcys, Commissions & Bds. (Rohan) (C/M Yarborough &
Johnson) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/08 |
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1.
9/23/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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10/6/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/14/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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10. 2008-844 |
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Auth Acceptance of Real Propty at McCormick & Mt Pleasant Rds (RE#
160993-9000) from JTA Pursuant to Sec 656.1206(h)(12), Ord Code, in Lieu of
Tree Mitigation; Waiving Sec 656.1206(h)(12)(vii) Requiremt for Rezoning to
CSV Prior to Acceptance. (Eller) (C/M Yarborough) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/08 |
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9/23/2008 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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10/6/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/7/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/14/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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11. 2008-847 |
RESO
Appt Henry W Cook as Member of Bd of Trustees, Jax Retiremt Syst, Replacing
Henry Freeman as a Citizen Trustee for a 3-Yr Term. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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12. 2008-851 |
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re Continuation Grant; Auth 3rd Amend to 2006-2007 Duval Soil & Water
Misc Approp Contract to 9/30/09, which allows Funds Carryover to FY
2008-2009; Waive Sec 118.301(a)(5), Ord Code, re Approp Process &
Timeliness of Funds Use; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs
Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08 |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R, F,RCD |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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13. 2008-894 |
RESO
Honoring & Commending Soldiers of 146th Expeditionary Signal Battalion,
"Saints of Service," Florida Army National Guard, on Pending
Mobilization & Deployment in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 5th of
October 2008. (Sidman) (C/P Fussell & Yarborough) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 5-0 |
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14. 2008-898 |
RESO
Honoring & Commending Ralph J. Malphurs, Sr. for his Lasting Legacy as
Founding Member of Southwest Citizen Planning Advisory Committee. (Sidman)
(C/M Holt, M. Jones, W. Jones, Yarborough) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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AMEND/APPROVE 5-0 (Amendment
reflects the recent passing of Mr. Malphurs) |
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15. 2008-899 |
RESO
Recognizing & Commending Don Agnew for his Years of Service to COJ &
City Council. (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones, Yarborough) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 5-0 |
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16. 2008-900 |
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Approp $75,000 from Community Planning Div. Professional Srvcs for Study of
Manatee Habitat & Usage & Human Usage of St. Johns River, Auth
Contract w/Jacksonville University, Invoking Exception of Chapt 126.107(G) to
allow City to Direct Contract w/Jacksonville University for Manatee Study, Procuremt
Directive Providing Planning & Dev. Dept Oversight. (Sidman) (C/M Bishop) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08 |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD, JWW |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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17. 2008-902 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Lisa L. Simon, Replace William A. Leuthold as History Rep to
Historic Preservation Comm, Pursuant to Chapt 76, Ord Code, for 1st Full Term
to Exp 3/4/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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18. 2008-903 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Richard J. Moore, Replace Alfred B. Pittman, as History Rep to
Historic Preservation Comm, Pursuant to Chapt 76, Ord Code, for 1st Full Term
to Exp 3/4/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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19. 2008-904 |
RESO
Conf Appt of David B. Case, Replace Ricardo E. Quinones, as Architect Rep to
Historic Preservation Comm, Pursuant to Chapt 76, Ord Code, for 1st Full Term
to Exp 3/4/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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20. 2008-905 |
RESO
of Council Support for Local Bill J-1 to be Considered by Duval County
Legislative Delegation, which would Amend Enabling Legislation of JAA as
Estab in Chapt 2001-319, Laws of FL as Amended by Chapt 2004-464 &
2005-328, Laws of FL by Amend Sec 7, Rights of Employees to Estab Elected
City Council of COJ as Legislative Body for Apv Collective Bargaining
Agreemts & Resolving Collective Bargaining Agreemt Impasses as Provided
in Secs 447.203(10), 447.309, & 447.403 F.S. & to Limit JAA's
Authority to Privatize Certain Positions. (Rohan) (C/M Holt, Johnson, Bishop,
Yarborough) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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21. 2008-908 |
ORD
re Chapt 460 (Health Code), Ord Code, & Temporary Recreational Vehicle
(RV) Parks, Amend Sec 46.301 (Temp RV Park Defined), to Define Min. Parcel
Size of 3000 Sq Ft for Temp RV Parks & Requiring Compliance with Solid
Waste Control Measures, Requesting Emerg Passage. (Teal) (C/M Graham) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08 |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R,PHS |
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EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 5-0 (Amendment
provides for applicability only in the Sports District area) |
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22. 2008-911 |
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re Favorable Consideration in Employment for Ex-Offenders, Creating New Pt 6
(Ex-Offender Consideration & Opportunity) to Chapt 116 (Employees &
Employee Benefits), Ord Code, to Provide Favorable Consideration in
Employment for Certain Ex-Offenders, Requiring Estabmt of rules by Human
Resources Div., Exempting Favorable Consideration from Prohibitions set Forth
in Sec 400.215 (B), Ord Code, Amend Pt 1 (General Regulations) of Chapt 126
(Procurement Code) by Creating New Sec 126.111 (Ex-Offender Re-Entry
Requiremts to Require Certain City Contractors to Agree to Identify Potential
Job Opportunities that May be Available for Ex-Offenders & to Report to
& Cooperate with City re Ex-Offender Re-entry Opportunities. (Rohan) (C/M
Hyde) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08 |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R, F,PHS |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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23. 2008-913 |
RESO
Honoring & Commending Virginia Norton on Being Elected to Bench as
Circuit Court Judge of 4th Judicial Circuit. (Sidman) (C/M Redman) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 5-0 |
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24. 2008-914 |
RESO
Expressing City's Support for Riverside Artists' Market on Propty Located
Under |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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25. 2008-915 |
RESO
Recognizing & Celebrating Centennial Anniversary of Founding of |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 5-0 |
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26. 2008-916 |
ORD
Approp $25,000 from ETR Bonds, Series 2004 (Autumn Bonds) from Council Dist.
8 Excise Tax Rev Bond Acct to Provide Funding to First Tee of Jax, Inc. to
Contribute Towards Constrn of Learning Center, Finding Municipal Purpose,
Waiving Requiremts of Autumn Bond, Ord 2004-998-E, as Amend by 2005-1044-E
& Sec 106.315, Ord Code that Bond Funds be Used on City Propty & be
Open to Public, Auth Execution of 1st Amend to Grant Fund Agreemt with First
Tee & 1st Amend to Lease, Sublease & Constrn Agreemt with DCSB &
First Tee of Jax, Inc., Providing for Reverter / Default Provisions, Appt
Dept of Public Works to Oversee Proj. (Dist 8-Lee) (Sidman) (C/M Lee) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08 |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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READ 2ND & REREFER |
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27. 2008-917 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Angella Schifenella, Replace Franklin Reinstine Jr., as
Architect Rep to Historic Preservation Comm Pursuant to Chapt 76, Ord Code,
for Unexp Term to Exp 3/4/09 & for 1st Full Term to Exp 3/4/12,
Immediately thereafter. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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10/14/2008 CO Introduced: R |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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28. 2008-920 |
ORD
Approp $153,011.17 from Trail Ridge Mitigation Funds ($12,741.30 for Design
Professional Engineering Fees, Public Works Internal Charges, &
$140,269.87 HDR Engineering, Inc. Proj & Design Fees) for Maxville Park
Expansion Phase I, Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) for "Maxville Park
Expansion - Phase I" Proj, Providing for Procurement Directive;
Designate Rec & Community Svcs Dept to Oversee Proj Funding. (Sidman)
(C/M Holt) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08 READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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29. 2008-925 |
ORD
Approp $5,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to Pay for Students &
Members of Public to Attend the 2008 Florida Coastal School of
Law/Jacksonville Univ. Environmental Summit; Waiving Secs 111.755
(Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Ord Code;
Request Emerg Apv. (BT 09-012) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08 |
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EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0
The meeting was adjourned at 10:29 a.m.
Rick Campbell, Research Assistant/(904) 630-1679
Posted 10.21.08/1:30 p.m.