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OFFICE OF
CITY COUNCIL
RES EARCH DIVISION
RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 4, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
First Floor, City Hall
117 West Duval Street
Attendance: Committee Chair Art Shad; Committee Members Jack Webb, William Bishop, Michael Corrigan (arrived 10:02 a.m.), John Crescimbeni, Denise Lee (arrived 10:10 a.m.; excused 11:20 a.m.), and Clay Yarborough; Council Members Kevin Hyde and Don Redman; Heather Norsworthy, Phillip Peterson, Sean Costigan, and Kirk Sherman, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman and Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Marilyn Allen and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor; the Honorable Jerry Holland, Supervisor of Elections
The Committee Chair, Art Shad, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:
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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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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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2.
8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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4. 2009-736 |
RESO
Conf Appt of James P Citrano, Replacing William C Mason, III to JPA for 1st
Full Term exp 9/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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9/8/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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9/14/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/22/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
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5. 2009-868 |
ORD-MC
Repealing Chapt 118 (Public Svc Grant Approp), Ord Code, & Creating a New
Chapt 118 (City Grants). (Sidman) (C/M Hyde) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09, 11/24/09 |
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10/27/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,PHS |
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11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/2/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/10/2009 CO PH Contd 11/24/09/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS |
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Bill Summary SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 6-1
(Yarborough) (Substitutes
redefines City funds to exclude pass-through funding; clarifies non-cash
expense; clarifies requirements regarding separate statement of City funds in
audit report; revises residual funds requirement for Cultural Services
Grants; adds Art in Public Places Program as ineligible for funding through
Public Service Grants; expands how to determine cost effectiveness of Public
Service Grant applicants; eliminates provision limiting JEDC and JCC grants
to 24%) |
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6. 2009-883 |
RESO
of Council Support for Local Bill J-3 to Amend Sec 17.04, City Charter, to
Clarify Civil Svc Bd's Authority as a Quasi-Judicial Body, to Prescribe
Procedures for Evidentiary & Non-Evidentiary Hearings. (Rohan) (Rules) |
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11/10/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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11/16/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/24/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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7. 2009-891 |
ORD
Amend Ord 2008-6-E, Approp Addnl $350,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Fund for
Addnl Mortgage Loan to Third and Main, LLC, Successor by Name Change to Lofts
on Main, LLC for Developmt Cost Overruns due to Enhanced Tenant Build-Out
Requiremts & a Fire Casualty Loss to the Proj; Auth 1st Amend to Redev
Agreemt dtd 3/25/08 & a Mortgage Modification (Addnl Loan) &
Extension Agreemt to 5/1/15. (BT 10-035) (Smith) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09 |
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11/10/2009 CO Introduced: F,RCD, R
(Added by CP 12-1-09) |
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11/16/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/17/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD, R (Added by CP 12-1-09) |
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11/30/2009 F Amend/Approve 6-1
(Yarborough) |
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Bill Summary SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 6-1
(Yarborough) (Substitute
provides for increase in personal guaranty; waives certain guidelines for
payment of debt; appropriates $350,000 loan for project cost overruns) |
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8. 2009-893 |
ORD
Changing Date of Assuming Ofc of Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of
Elections, Propty Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following Fall
Odd Year Elections Commencing in Fall of 2011; Repeal Conflicting Ords &
Require Enactmt of New Implementation Ords; Revise Current Term of Affected
Parties to be 7/1/07 - 12/31/11; Provide for Referendum Apv of this Ord;
Directing Referendum Question to be Placed on the 2010 Gubernatorial Election
Ballot on 11/2/10. (Rohan) (C/M Webb, Meserve & Crescimbeni) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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1.
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 APPROVE 5-2 (Corrigan,
Yarborough) |
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9. 2009-894 |
ORD
Changing Date of Assuming Ofc of Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of
Elections, Propty Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following
Elections Coinciding with U.S. Gubernatorial Elections in 2018; Requiring
Elections for 7/1/15 Terms to be Conducted with the Gubernatorial Elections
in 2014; Repealing Conflicting Ords & Require Enactmt of New
Implementation Ords; Revise Terms of Affected Parties assuming Ofc on 7/1/15
to be 7/1/15 - 12/31/18; Provide for Referendum Apv of this Ord; Directing
Referendum Question to be Placed on the 2010 Gubernatorial Election Ballot on
11/2/10. (Rohan) (C/M Redman) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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1.
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 Motion to APPROVE failed of
passage on a vote of 1-5 (Bishop, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Shad, Webb) |
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10. 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) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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1.
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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11. 2009-896 |
ORD
Approp $5,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to help pay for Students
& Members of Public to Attend the 2009 Fla Coastal School of Law/Jax
University Environmental Summit; Waive Conflicting Provisions of Sec 111.755
(Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund). (BT 10-031)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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1.
11/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 6-0 |
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12. 2009-899 |
ORD
Approp $153,604.66 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to
fund the 103rd St Townctr Landscaping Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2010-2011; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to auth the Change; Waive Sec 111.760,
Ord Code, to Allow Planting on FDOT Propty. (BT 10-034) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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1.
11/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Amendment
corrects CIP) |
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13. 2009-903 |
ORD
Declaring Surplus Parcels 199.1 A, B, C & D at Intersec of 103rd St &
Ricker Rd; Auth Conveyance of Fee Simple Title to FDOT for use in State Rd
Syst; Waive Provisions of Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Ord
Code, to allow Conveyance at No Cost. (Dist 10 & 12 - Brown & Davis)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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1.
11/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Amendment
replaces Real Estate Officer certificate to correct estimated parcel value) |
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14. 2009-905 |
RESO
Reappt Nandlal B Paryani as Member of Bldg Codes Adjustmt Bd for 2nd Term exp
9/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P |
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1.
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 Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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15. 2009-906 |
RESO
Appt Sammy V Harrison as Member of Bldg Codes Adjustmt Bd, Replacing Thomas
Humphrey, for 1st Term exp 9/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P |
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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 Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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16. 2009-908 |
ORD
Apv Issuance of Industrial Dev Rev Bonds (North Florida Shipyards Proj) by
JEDC of $4,000,000 to fund Capital Proj comprising an "Industrial
Plant" & a "Commercial Proj in an Enterprise Zone" to be
Owned/Operated by North Florida Shipyards, Inc; Auth Allocation of $4,000,000
for Proj from a Portion of City's Suballocation of the Natl Volume Cap for
"Recovery Zone Facility Bonds;." Waiving Sec 104.306(b)(3)
(Application Review of Chapt 104 (Bonds), Ord Code. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JEDC - Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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1.
11/24/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/1/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 5-1 (Yarborough) (Amendment
rewords waiver as there will not be a single qualified institutional
purchaser) |
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17. 2009-912 |
RESO
Appt Rima G Patel as Member of Jax Health Facilities Authority, Replacing
Selaine Wilder, for 1st Term exp 12/15/13. (Welsh) (C/P |
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11/24/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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2.
12/8/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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18. 2009-913 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Charles Arnold to the Subdiv Standards & Policy Adv Comm,
as a Builder, for 2nd Full Term exp 11/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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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 Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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19. 2009-914 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Joseph R Mosley to the Duval |
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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 Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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20. 2009-921 |
ORD
Apv Changes to Combine Boundaries of Precincts 08M & 08N to be a new 08N.
(Rohan) (Req of Supv of Elections) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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1.
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 APPROVE 6-0 |
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21. 2009-925 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 342 (Constrn Trades Regs), Sec 342.108 (Persons Without
Certificates Representing Themselves as Contractors), Ord Code, to Impose a
Fine against a Person who does not Possess a current Required Contractor
Certificate and Claims to have one or Claims to have Required Insurance;
Increase Fine Imposed of those found Guilty of a Violation of Sec 342.108(a),
or any Provisions of Secs 489.127(1) - (5), 489.132(1), or 489.531, F.S.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10 |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R,F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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22. 2009-926 |
ORD-MC
Amend Sec 804.1204 (Towing, Other Svcs & Storage Charges; Notice by the
Sheriff), Ord Code, to Auth Wrecker Firms to Charge Vehicle Owners the
Administrative Per Vehicle Flat Fee Charged to the Wrecker Firms in Sec
804.1202(a). (Rohan) (C/M Holt) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10 |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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23. 2009-927 |
ORD
Approp $700,000 Florida State Courts Drug Court Continuation Grant for
Expansion of Adult Post-Adjudicatory Drug Courts for Non-Violent Felony
Offenders who would Otherwise be Incarcerated; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2010-2011; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 10-040) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10 |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,PHS |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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24. 2009-929 |
ORD
Approp $431,250 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund
($37,500 for Landscaping Design & $393,750 for Tree Planting &
Related Expenses) for Hendricks Ave Medians Planting Proj from Univ Blvd to
Old San Jose Blvd; Reversion of Unspent Funds; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to
Auth said Proj; Waive Provisions of Sec 111.760 (Tree Protection &
Related Expenses Trust Fund) for Placemt of Trees on City-Owned Premises
& R/W to allow Placemt on State Rights-of-Way; R-A-M Professional Group,
Inc., to Perform the Design Svcs. (Sidman) (C/M Shad) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10 |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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25. 2009-934 |
ORD
Appt David T Potts as Member of Duval County Tourist Dev Council, Replacing
Stephen Smith as a Tourist Industry Rep, for a 3rd Term exp 6/30/13; Waive
2-Term Requiremt of Sec 50.104, Ord Code. (Sidman) (C/P Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10 |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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26. 2009-935 |
RESO
Appt Steven C Peck as Member of Jax Health Facilities Auth, Replacing Melvin
Johnson for Term Exp 12/15/12. (Welsh) (C/P |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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27. 2009-936 |
RESO
Commemorating the Life & Accomplishments of Frederick H. Schultz.
(Clements) (C/M Corrigan) |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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28. 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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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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29. 2009-942 |
RESO
Mourning the Passing of Albert Lee "Al" Gulley, |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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30. 2009-943 |
RESO
Honoring & Commending JAX Woodworkers for their Outstanding Charitable
Work in the Community. ( |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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31. 2009-944 |
RESO
Commemorating the Life & Accomplishments of Isiah Jesse "Ike"
Williams III. (Clements) (C/M Brown, Johnson, Lee) |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Amendment
includes additional recitals) |
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32. 2009-945 |
RESO
Honoring & Commending Jimmie A. Johnson for his Life of Public Service. ( |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
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33. 2009-948 |
RESO
of Support for Legislation in Fla Legislature's Next Session to Amend Chapt
112, F.S., to Increase Investmt Opportunities for Trustees of City of Jax
Police & Fire Pension Fund. (Keane) (Comm of City Pension Sustainability) |
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12/8/2009 CO Introduced: R,F Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
The meeting was adjourned at 11:36 a.m.
Rick Campbell, Research Assistant
(904) 630-1679
Posted 01.05.10
11:30 a.m.