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10:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
First Floor, City Hall
117 West Duval Street
Attendance: Committee Chair Denise Lee; Committee Members Stephen Joost, William Bishop, Richard Clark, John Crescimbeni, Art Shad, and Clay Yarborough; Council Members Glorious Johnson, Michael Corrigan, and Warren Jones; Janice Billy, and Sean Costigan, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Philip Zamarron and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor
The Committee Chair, Denise Lee, called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:
1. 2009-549 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Create new Sec 116.901
(Asst Mgmt Improvement Officers); AMIOs to be Apptd by Mayor & Confirmed
by Council; Limit Number to 20;
Addressing Qualifications, Job Descriptions, Salary Ranges; Create
Reporting Requirement; Protect Existing Employees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson &
Webb) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09 |
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7/28/2009 CO Introduced: R,F |
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8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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BILL SUMMARY Chad
Poppell, Human Resources, addressed the committee to give an overview of the
proposed substitute legislation. He
explained that this would clarify appointed positions, provide definitions
and structure, and allow Human Resources to conduct certain studies. It is anticipated that the number of AMIOs
would be reduced from about 190 to 33.
Deferral was suggested to allow review of the proposed substitute and
to obtain answers to questions. A list
of current AMIOs and the proposed transitioning was requested of Mr. Poppell. DEFER |
2. 2010-226 |
ORD
Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of 7th St W, an Opened
& Improved R/W bet Powhattan & Hiram Sts, at Req of Edward Waters
College, Subject to Reservation of Easemt over closed R/W for Ingress &
Egress & for all Utilities; Waive Processing Fee of Sec 123.102(b)(2)(i),
Ord Code, Because of Applicant's Work in Concert with CDBG Proj of the
Housing & Neighborhoods Dept, Community Dev Div & for Improvemt of
Pedestrian Safety. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU
PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 4/20/10, 5/18/10, 6/2/10, 6/15/10,
7/19/10, 8/2/10, 8/16/10 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10 |
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3/23/2010 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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4/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/6/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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BILL SUMMARY Fact Sheet DEFER |
3. 2010-326 |
ORD-MC
Estab New Chapt 149 (Prohibition on the Use of Slot Machine-Like Spinning
Reels, Video Displays or Similar Technology to Display the Results of a
Raffle, Sweepstakes, Contest or Other Promotion) of Title VI (Business,
Trades & Occupations), Ord Code; Provide for Civil Penalties &
Injunctive Relief; Estab Exemptions. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde, Redman, Holt,
Yarborough, Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/11/10 |
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1.
4/27/2010 CO Introduced: R,PHS(Added
to RCD as per C/P 5/11/2010) (Added to F per C/P 6/1/10) |
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5/3/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/3/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/11/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, RCD, F |
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BILL SUMMARY Fact Sheet DEFER |
4. 2010-360 |
RESO
Making Findings Pursuant to Sec 409.147, F.S.; Designate New Town
Neighborhood in 32209 as Jax Children's Initiative. (Sidman) (C/M Jones) |
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1.
5/11/2010 CO Introduced: R,PHS |
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5/17/2010 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 5/17/2010 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
5/25/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY Linda
Lanier, Children’s Commission, addressed questions concerning funding,
previous work of the planning team and others, involvement by DEFER |
5. 2010-473 |
RESO
Reappt Peter D Sleiman as Member of Jax Police & Fire Pension Bd of
Trustees for 4-Yr Term exp 6/1/14. (Welsh) (C/P |
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6/8/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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8/2/2010 R Approve 3-4 (Failed) |
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8/10/2010 CO REREFERRED; R |
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BILL SUMMARY Mr.
Sleiman was questioned concerning his residency and where he is registered to
vote. Concern was expressed with his
length of service on this board. Motion to Approve FAILED OF
PASSAGE on a vote of 3-4 ( |
6. 2010-491 |
ORD
Reappt Sunil "Sonny" Bhikha as Member of Duval Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/22/10 |
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6/8/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
6/22/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
7. 2010-500 |
ORD
Amend Rule 4.503 (Council Members to Occupy Regular Seats), Council Rules, to
Require Recordation of Affirmative Votes when Council Members are not Seated,
but have not been Formally Excused from Meetings. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/P Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10 |
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6/22/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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7/19/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
7/27/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY Discussion
focused on how this would work and its applicability, before deferral was
requested. DEFER |
8. 2010-527 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts) Ord Code, Secs 111.450 (Spay
& Neuter Rebate Trust Fund) & 111.455 (Animal Care and Control
Training & Veterinary Svcs Trust Fund for Disposition of License Fees
& Create new Sec 111.456 (Animal Care & Protective Svcs Training
& Cruelty Prevention Trust Fund) to Fund said Svcs; Amend Chapt 462
(Animals) by making Vast Amends to all existing 12 Parts of Chapt &
Creating new Part 13 (Excessive Intact Animal Permits), Part 14 (Grant Funds
& Similar Rev Streams), Part 15 (Permanent Pet Identification Requiremt)
& Part 16 (Importation of Animals, Quarantine, Vaccination Requiremts).
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10 |
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1.
6/22/2010 CO Introduced: F,TEU (CP
added to R & PHS 7/27/10) |
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7/19/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/20/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
7/27/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU |
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DEFER |
9. 2010-539 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Rose Marie Zurawski, AIA, to Downtown Dev Review Bd as an
Architect Rep for a 2nd Full Ter exp 6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
10. 2010-540 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Christopher D Flagg, RLA, ASLA, to Downtown Dev Review Bd as a
Landscape Architect Rep for 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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APPROVE 7-0 |
11. 2010-541 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Jack L Meeks to Jax Economic Dev Comm for 2nd Full Term exp
6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
12. 2010-542 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Barbara G Moore to Jax Economic Dev Comm for 2nd Full Term exp
6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
13. 2010-543 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Craig Gibbs to Jax Economic Dev Comm for 3rd Full Term exp
6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
14. 2010-544 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Randle P Shoemaker to Jax Economic Dev Comm for 3rd Full Term
exp 6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
15. 2010-545 |
RESO
Conf Appt of David L Engdahl to Art in Public Places Comm, to Seat Formerly
held by David W Hemphill, for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/13. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Amendment
adds language explaining that appointment is for an unexpired term ending
December 31, 2010, followed by a first full term) |
16. 2010-546 |
RESO
Conf Appt of William R Bodie, Jr, to Jax Small & Emerging Business
Monitoring Comm, Replacing Ernest McDuffie, III as a JSEB Contractor for 1st
Full Term exp 4/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
17. 2010-548 |
RESO
Reappt Thomas L Grimes as Member of Industrial Technical Advisory Comm as a
Commercial Propty Owner for 2nd Term exp 6/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P Webb) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
18. 2010-566 |
ORD
Approp $95,000 from Autumn Bond Dist 13 Acct to add a Training Room to the
Red Cross Life Saving Corp at 2 Oceanfront, Jax Beach; Auth Contract with
American Red Cross; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Waive
Requiremts of Autumn Bond & Sec 106.315, Ord Code, that Funds be used on
City Propty. (Sidman) (C/M Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10 |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R,F,PHS |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/3/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/3/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY AMEND/ APPROVE 7-0 (Amendment
identifies account name and number, and deletes Chapter 118 requirement) |
19. 2010-571 |
RESO
Appt William Bishop as Member of North Fla Transportation Planning
Organization, Replacing Art Graham for Unexp Term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/P Webb) |
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7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
20. 2010-572 |
RESO
Appt Stephen Joost as an Alternate Member of North Fla Transportation
Planning Organization, Replacing William Bishop for Unexp Term exp 6/30/11.
(Welsh) (C/P Webb) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
21. 2010-573 |
RESO
Appt Kevin Hyde as Member of Joint Planning Comm as Council Rep for Term
Concurrent with Council President's for 2010-2011. (Welsh) (C/P Webb) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
22. 2010-574 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Kevin Hyde as Member & Raymond Holt as Alternate Member of
Jax Zoological Society Bd of Directors as Council Reps, both for Term exp
9/30/11. (Welsh) (C/P Webb) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
23. 2010-575 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Warren A Jones as Ex-Officio Member of Cultural Council of
Greater Jax Bd of Directors & as Ex-Officio Member of Cultural Svc Grant
Comm, Both for Term Concurrent with Council President's for 2010-2011.
(Welsh) (C/P Webb) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
24. 2010-576 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Don Redman as Member of Downtown Vision, Inc Bd of Directors for
Term Concurrent with Council President's for 2010-2011. (Welsh) (C/P Webb) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
25. 2010-577 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Reginald Brown as Member of the Prosperity Scholarship Fund
Governing Council for Term Concurrent with Council President's for 2010-2011.
(Welsh) (C/P Webb) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
26. 2010-579 |
RESO
Reappt William T Spinner as Member of Industrial Technical Advisory Comm as a
Residential Propty Owner for 2nd Term exp 6/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P Webb) |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
27. 2010-616 |
ORD-MC
Amend Article 1, City Charter, to add a Chapt 2 (Ethics) to Estab an Ethics
Policy, Auth Establishmt of an Ethics Code & an Ethics Comm & Provide
that City's Constitutional Officers shall be Subject to the Ethics Code;
Repeal Sec 18.10 of the Charter. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10 |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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8/2/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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BILL SUMMARY DEFER |
28. 2010-646 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 31 (Fire & Rescue Dept), Ord Code, to Modify the Education
Requiremts for Positions of Director, Deputy Director; and the Div Chiefs of
Fire Operations; Rescue; Fire Training; Fire Prevention; Emerg Preparedness;
& Admin Svcs. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/24/10 |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R,PHS |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
29. 2010-651 |
ORD
Approp $20,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to enable EPB to Sponsor
& Contribute $20,000 to St Johns River Alliance River Summit 9/15/10 -
9/16/10; Waive Conflicting Provisions of Secs 111.755 (Environmental
Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Ord Code. (BT 10-155) (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/24/10 |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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BILL SUMMARY READ 2ND &
REREFER |
30. 2010-653 |
ORD
Approp $12,450 in Help America Vote Act Funds to Implement the Military &
Overseas Voter Empowermt Act, Educate Voters & Improve Admin of other Fed
Election Activities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011. (BT 10-160)
(McCain) (Req of Supv of Elections) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/24/10 |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R,F |
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BILL SUMMARY READ 2ND &
REREFER |
31. 2010-654 |
ORD
Approp $124,037.53 ($95,413.49 in Help Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/24/10 |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R,F |
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BILL SUMMARY READ 2ND &
REREFER |
32. 2010-661 |
ORD
Making Findings; Accept & Adopt the 2010 Duval County Local Mitigation
Strategy Update; Assign Review, Maint & Coordination Responsibilities;
Provide for Periodic Review & Re-Adoption. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/24/10 |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
33. 2010-663 |
RESO
Reappt Garry John Bowers, M.D., F.A.C.S. as Member of Environmental
Protection Bd as a Med Profession Rep for a 2nd Term exp 9/30/14. (Welsh)
(C/P Webb) |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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BILL SUMMARY READ 2ND &
REREFER |
34. 2010-664 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Lawrence Murr to Jax Small & Emerging Business Monitoring
Comm, Replacing Mary G Tappouni as a non-JSEB Contractor for 1st Full Term
exp 4/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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BILL SUMMARY READ 2ND &
REREFER |
35. 2010-665 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Justin E Spiller as a Private Citizen to Jax Small &
Emerging Business Monitoring Comm for 1st Full Term exp 4/30/13. (Sidman)
(Req of Mayor) |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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BILL SUMMARY READ 2ND &
REREFER |
36. 2010-666 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Dr Barbara A Darby as Member of Duval County Job Opportunity Bd,
Filling Slot held by Edythe Abdullah for Unexp Term exp 12/31/11. (Welsh)
(C/P Webb) |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 7-0 |
37. 2010-667 |
RESO
Recognizing & Commending Boy Scouts of |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 7-0 |
38. 2010-668 |
RESO
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the National Urban League. ( |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 7-0 |
39. 2010-669 |
RESO
Congratulating Community First Credit Union of |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 7-0 |
40. 2010-674 |
ORD
Recognizing the Assessmt & Recommendations of the Jax Foreclosure Task
Force; Request Dir of Housing & Neighborhoods to estab a Working Group to
Implement Recommendations; Sunsetting the Task Force on 8/31/10; Expressing
Thanks & Appreciation for Work Done by Work Force & its Staff. (Clements
& Rohan) (C/M Hyde) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/24/10 |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F |
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BILL SUMMARY READ 2ND &
REREFER |
41. 2010-676 |
ORD
re UNF Small Business Dev Ctr (SBDC); Waiving Provisions of 2007-2008 &
2008-2009 Misc Approp Agreemts so as to Ratify & Auth Expenditures
Technically not Authorized; Provide Forgiveness to SBDC for Past Violations
of said Agreemts; Request Emerg Apv. (Rohan) (C/M Shad & Hyde) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/24/10 |
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1.
8/10/2010 CO Introduced: R,F |
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BILL SUMMARY EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Amendment
changes the FY 2008-2009 disallowed amount to $628.96) |
42. 2010-678 |
ORD
Auth Amendmt & Restatemt of Agreemt for 2010-2016 among City, the
University Athletic Association, Inc & the University of Georgia Athletic
Assn, Inc, for the Georgia vs Florida/Florida vs Georgia Game & Related
Events; Designate Oversight by JEDC; Request Emerg Apv. (Chastain) (Req of
Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/24/10 |
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1. 8/10/2010 CO
Introduced: R,RCD,F Karen
Chastain, Office of General Counsel, explained the agreement and, together
with Ms. Hall, Office of the Mayor, and Mr. Ron Barton, JEDC, answered
questions concerning needed corrections, language in the revised agreement, funding
and split provisions, financial impact, air travel by the University of
Georgia, alcoholic beverages, and the use of acronyms. It was noted that some provisions would
have to be renegotiated by all the parties if changed. EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 6-1
(Yarborough) (Amendment
places a revised agreement on file and provides for a copy of the post-game
settlement to the Office of Council Auditor) |
The meeting was adjourned at 12:52 p.m.
Rick Campbell, Research Assistant
(904) 630-1679
Posted 08.17.10/1:30 p.m.