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RULES
COMMITTEE AGENDA
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Monday March 15,
2010 10:00 A.M. |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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Council Chambers 1st
Floor, City Hall |
Dana Farris, Chief
of Legislative Services |
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Art Shad, Chair |
Legislative Aide:
Philip Zamarron |
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Jack Webb, Vice
Chair |
Attorney: Peggy Sidman |
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William Bishop |
Auditor: Heather Norsworthy |
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Michael Corrigan |
Research Asst: John Jackson |
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John Crescimbeni |
Administration: Sherry Hall |
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E. Denise Lee – Arr 10:13 |
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Clay Yarborough |
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Meeting Convened 10:00 A.M. Meeting
Adjourned 11:55 A.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:
Rick Mullaney, Gen
Counsel
Cindy Laquidara,
Chief Deputy Gen Counsel
John Crofts, Dep Dir,
Plan & Dev
Ron Barton, Exec Dir,
JEDC
Eric Lindstrom, Mgr,
JEDC
Linda Lanier, Exec
Dir, Jax Children’s Comm (2010-163)
Christopher Dostie
(2010-154)
KarenBowling (2010-155)
Michelle Rollins
(2010-156)
Marc El Hassan (2010-157)
William Mason
(2010-163)
Pat Gee-Jones (2010-192)
Bob Williams, Chief,
Real Estate
Richard Ball, Traffic
Ops Superintendent
Jeff Beck, Dep Dir,
Public Works
Lin White, Public
Works
Carla Miller, Ethics
Officer (2010-172)
Jon Phillips, Asst
Gen Counsel (2010-172)
Meg Gaffney (2010-138)
Lynda Aycock
(2010-138)
Chris Sutton, Mayor’s
Ofc
John Nooney
Martha Shirko
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held April 5, 2010.
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2009-197 |
RESO
Expressing Council's Displeasure of JEA Considering Closing JEA Satellite
Customer Care Ctrs; Request JEA Conduct Survey of Satellite Customers &
Compile Survey Report & Make Recommendations to JEA Bd & City
Council; Direct Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (C/M Lee) |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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2. 2009-198 |
RESO
Encouraging JEA to keep open the Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Expressing
Concern with JEA Proposed Transaction Surcharge; Directing Distribution of
Reso. (Reingold) (C/M Gaffney) |
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2/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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3. 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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1.
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 DEFER |
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4. 2009-895 |
ORD
Amend Council Rules 3.601 (Public Hearings: Council) & 3.603 (Comments
from the Public) to allow Speakers to Transfer time; Amend Rule 4.301
(Regular Order of Business) to add Addnl Period of Public Comment at end of
City Council Mtg. (Sidman) (C/M Lee, Johnson) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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11/24/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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5. 2009-940 |
ORD
Granting an Exemption for Gerdau Ameristeel from Pymt of the Public Svc Tax
for 5-Yr Period. (Rohan) (C/M Holt) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10 |
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1.
12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/5/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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6. 2010-125 |
ORD
Approp $96,958 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for
Landscape Improvemts along Avenue B bet RR Tracks & Moncrief Rd; Moncrief
Rd bet US 1 & Avenue B; & 45th St bet US 1 & Ave B; Provide
Procuremt Directive; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Sidman) (C/M
Brown) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/23/10 |
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2/9/2010 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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2/16/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/16/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/17/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/23/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 5-2 (Add Acct
Name) (Bishop & Crescimbeni) |
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7. 2010-129 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Leslie Goller as Member of Duval |
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2/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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2/16/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/23/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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8. 2010-135 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 15 (Jax Sunshine Law Compliance Act), Ord Code, to Clarify
Applicability & Duties & Responsibilities of Compliance, &
Eliminate Redundancies & Inefficiencies. (Rohan) (C/M Lee) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/23/10 |
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2/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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2/16/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/23/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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9. 2010-138 |
ORD
Approp $249,500 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund ($225,000
to Davey Tree Co for Tree Planting & Irrigation Installation &
$24,500 for Landscape Design) at Jax Arboretum & Gardens at 1445 Millcoe
Rd; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g), Ord Code, to Direct Contract with Davey
Tree Co; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to Auth Proj; Designate Oversight by
Public Works Dept. (Sidman) (C/M Yarborough) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/23/10 |
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1.
2/9/2010 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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2/16/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/16/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/17/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/23/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6-1 (Revised
Cost, add Acct Name) (Bishop) |
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10. 2010-152 |
ORD
Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of Normeds Rd &
Declaring it Surplus at Req of Engineering Div of Public Works Dept; Auth
Conveyance to Abutting Propty Owners, Barry S & Patricia A Vaughn in
Exchange for Portion of R/W Conveyed by Vaughns to City for Constrn of
Cul-de-Sac at end of Normeds Rd to Improve Emerg Vehicle Access &
Stormwater Drainage; Waive Sec 122.422 (Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div;
Investigation of Need; Council Action), Ord Code, to allow said Exchange.
(Dist 6 - Webb) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU
PH per Sec 336.10, F.S.- 3/16/10 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/9/10 |
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1.
2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/2/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Revised
Propty Certificate) |
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11. 2010-154 |
RESO
Appt Christopher Collier Dostie as Member of Industrial Technical Adv Comm as
a Residential Builder, Replacing Brock Mikosky, for Term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh)
(C/P |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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12. 2010-155 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Karen E Bowling to JEA, Replacing Cathy B Whatley for 1st Full
Term exp 2/28/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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13. 2010-156 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Michele L.A. Rollins to Jax Human Rights Comm, Replacing James B
Crooks for Partial Term exp 12/31/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Amend/Rerefer 5-0 |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO AMENDED/Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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14. 2010-157 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Marc El Hassan to the TRUE Comm, Replacing Pamela V Korn for an
Unexp Term exp 6/30/10 & Appt for a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Sidman)
(Req of Mayor) |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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15. 2010-158 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of John S Bunker to Art in Public Places Comm as a Lay Person Rep
of Planning Dist #4 for 2nd Full Term exp 12/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-1 (Bishop) |
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16. 2010-159 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Donald P Hinson to the JTA for 2nd Full Term exp 5/31/13.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Change 1st
Term to “2nd Term”) |
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17. 2010-160 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Cynthia B Austin to JEA for 2nd Full Term exp 2/28/14.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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18. 2010-161 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Herschel T Vinyard to JPA for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/13.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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19. 2010-162 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Mai Dinh Keisling to Art in Public Places Comm as a Lay
Citizen Rep of Planning Dist #2 for 2nd Full Term exp 12/31/11.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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20. 2010-163 |
RESO
Conf Appt of William C Mason to Jax Children's Comm replacing Michael R Munz
in the At-Large Position for 1st Full Term exp 7/15/13. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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21. 2010-170 |
ORD
Supplementing Original $450,000 Approp of Ord 2009-362-E; Auth addnl $750,000
& Extension of Retainer Agreemt with Firm of Tanner Bishop as Spec
Counsel to assist Gen Counsel in Pending Litigation re Trail Ridge Landfill,
Inc Contractual Disputes; Approp $750,000 from Solid Waste Operating Fund
Balance Retained Earnings; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent Fiscal Yrs.
(Rohan) (Req of Gen Counsel) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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1.
2/23/2010 CO Introduced: F,TEU, R
(Added per Rules Chair 2-22-10) |
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3/1/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/2/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/9/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Add Acct#) |
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22. 2010-171 |
ORD
Approp $395,366.72 from Northbank Tax Incremt Dist Fund Balance for Dev of a
210' Long L-Shaped Floating Dock with 60' Long Gangway Attached to Northbank
Riverwalk Adjacent to Northern Approach to Fuller Warren Bridge for Use by
Boaters to Access the Riverside Arts Market from the St Johns River; Auth
Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to auth "Ram
Floating Dock" Proj; Waive Provision of Sec 106.106(i), Ord Code,
Requiring Unspent Gen Fund Supported Operations to be Recaptured to Gen Fund.
(BT 10-095) (McCain) (Req of Mayor, C/M Brown, Clark, Corrigan, Fussell,
Holt, Hyde, Jones, Lee, Redman, Shad & Webb) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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1.
2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD,JWW |
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3/1/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/2/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/9/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 5-1-1
(Yarborough/Bishop) (Change Proj Name, Add Acct# & Reverter Clause) |
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23. 2010-172 |
ORD-MC
Amend Sec 50.107 (Boards & Commissions Subject to Certain Laws), Ord Code
& Sec 502.1208 (Governmt in Sunshine) to Recognize the Application of
Exceptions to the Sunshine Law to the Council & Boards & Commissions,
as Provided by Sec 112.324, F.S. (Rohan) (Req of Jax Ethics Comm) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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24. 2010-174 |
ORD
Apv Settlemt Agreemt & Complete Release bet City & Jones Lang
LaSalle; Auth Counsel to Execute Settlemt Documts. (Sidman) (Req of Gen
Counsel) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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1.
2/23/2010 CO Introduced: R,F |
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3/1/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/9/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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25. 2010-185 |
ORD
Auth an Amend #1 to the Existing Traffic Signal Maint & Compensation
Agreemt with FDOT; Request Emerg Apv. (McArthur) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/23/10 |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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Bill Summary EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE 7-0
(Revised Contract) |
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26. 2010-192 |
RESO
Appt Patricia Gee-Jones as Member of Jax Health Facilities Auth, Replacing
Ryan Whiteside for Term exp 12/15/13. (Welsh) (C/P |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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27. 2010-193 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Parvez Ahmed to Jax Human Rights Comm, Replacing Edward L
Johnson for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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28. 2010-194 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Susan Harthill to Jax Human Rights Comm, Replacing Nathaniel
Scott, Jr, for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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29. 2010-195 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Ken Middleton to Jax Human Rights Comm for 2nd Full Term exp
12/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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3/9/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R; 3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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30. 2010-196 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Jennifer A Mansfield to Jax Historic Preservation Comm,
Replacing Mitchel Weiss, for 1st Full Term exp 3/4/13. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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31. 2010-197 |
RESO
Recognizing April 2010 as "Library Awareness Month" in Jax &
Urging Residents to Partake of Public Library System Resources. (Clements)
(C/P |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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32. 2010-198 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Dr Leonard del Rosario to Jax Human Rights Comm for 2nd Full
Term exp 12/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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33. 2010-203 |
RESO
Conf Sheriff's Appt of Michael Shannon Williams as Homeland Security Div
Chief; Provide Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff) |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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34. 2010-204 |
RESO
Recognizing & Congratulating the Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge,
Prince Hall Affiliated, on its 140th Anniversary. ( |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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35. 2010-205 |
RESO
Supporting State S.B. 176 & Companion H.B. 63 Designating Interchange at
SR 9A & SR 202 ( |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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36. 2010-207 |
RESO
Supporting an Elect School Bd, Opposing any 2009-2010 Charter Revision Comm
Recommendation to Alter the Manner of Selecting the Board Members. (Sidman)
(C/M Shad, Crescimbeni, Yarborough, Johnson, Jones) |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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37. 2010-209 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Tatiana R. Salvador, Replacing Patrick Plumlee, to the Ethics
Comm for a 1st Term exp 12/31/11. (Welsh) (C/P |
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3/9/2010 CO Introduced: R Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER NOTE: Other items may be added at the discretion
of the Chair. |