OFFICE
OF CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL AGENDA
OF JUNE 14, 2011 |
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AMENDMENTS
and SUBSTITUTES |
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Compiled by: Research Division |
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10-585 |
Amendment |
Per OGC, the Amendment
incorporates a revised PUD written description, dated June 7, 2011, and revised PUD site plan, dated May 12, 2011, and
adds the following conditions: (1) The subject property shall be developed in
accordance with the Development Services Division Memorandum dated July 26,
2010, or as otherwise approved by the Planning and Development Department;
and (2) All sag lenses, drop lenses and convex lenses shall be prohibited.
Illumination levels at all property lines shall not exceed one half foot
candles when the building or parking areas are located adjacent to
residential areas, and shall not exceed one foot candle when abutting other
non-residential properties. All lighting lamp sources within parking and
pedestrian areas shall be metal halide or compact florescent. The maximum light pole height in all parking
areas should not exceed thirty feet. An exterior lighting design plan for
each project, including a photometrics plan and pole and fixture schedules
shall be submitted at the time of verification of substantial compliance for
review and approval by the Planning and Development Department. |
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10-766 |
Substitute |
Revises
recital; imposes an additional court cost of $50 (rather than the proposed
$40) and revises its uses (provide free legal services for the disadvantaged
through Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc., including services to domestic
violence victims, the mentally ill and/or disabled, the under- or unemployed,
residents facing landlord/tenant issues or homelessness, foreclosure related
educational, mediation and defense programs, and the elderly); provides for
sunset on December 31, 2015 (rather than 2014). |
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11-108 |
Amendment |
Clarifies
permission for the short selling of certain securities and investments by
specifying the appropriate subsection of Florida Statutes (“215.47(15)”
rather than “215.47”). |
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11-166 |
Amendment |
Claries
various references to commercial fishing operations to address those licensed
by the State of Florida; attaches an Exhibit 1, identifying those properties
subject to the ordinance; provides criteria for new properties seeking the
exemption (minimum of 1.5 acres in size; maintain 6-foot visual barrier, at
least 95% opaque, to screen the portion of the property used for outside
storage; storage of equipment must be clearly subordinate and incidental to
the property’s use for residential purposes; and, all outside storage shall
be of materials and equipment directly related to commercial fishing
operations). |
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11-167 |
Substitute |
Includes
an additional recital relative to diversity; requires that Ethics Commission
members be registered voters of Duval County for 6 months prior to the
introduction of their nomination for confirmation; omits requirement that
attorney member have litigation experience; revises provision that no member
be “an active state court judge” to state instead “an active judge;” requires
that the Ethics Commission establish internal operating rules or bylaws;
provides for appointment of Commission members (one each) by the Mayor, the
President of the Council, the Sheriff, the Chief Judge for the Fourth
Judicial Circuit, the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, and the
Public Defender for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, with 3 Commission members to
be appointed by the Commission; removes provision encouraging diversity in
selections, instead making this a recital; removes language in various places
specifically providing for coordination with the Ethics Office or Office of
General Counsel; provides for “sworn” written complaints; provides for
complaint initiation by vote of 6 members of the Commission; provides for
“assistance and input” by the Commission relative to management and
coordination of training and education; allows the Commission to act as the
“recommendation” committee for the executive director of the Ethics Oversight
and Compliance office (rather than acting as the hiring committee for the
administrative staff of said office); requires that Commission meetings
exempt from certain requirements of Florida States be recorded, with such
recording becoming public upon conclusion of the investigatory matter;
requires authorization by a circuit or county judge of the Fourth Judicial
Circuit for issuance of a subpoena to compel the production of documents or
testimony; permits enforcement by the Circuit Court relative to an order for
a complaining party to pay costs and attorneys’ fees incurred by the
Commission and/or an alleged violator; replaces appeal provisions with
provisions allowing review of a final order of the Commission by the Circuit
Court in such manner as is authorized for review of quasi judicial board
decisions; makes other clarifying or technical changes and corrections. |
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11-179 |
Amendment |
Per
OGC, the Amendment 1) denies the waiver; and 2) changes the request from a
reduction of road frontage from 80 feet to 0 feet, to a reduction of road
frontage from 35 feet to 0 feet. |
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11-191 |
Amendment |
Adopts
the findings and conclusions of the Transportation, Energy and Utilities
Committee; remands the appeal to the 911 Emergency Addressing Advisory
Committee for further consideration. |
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11-197 |
Substitute |
(Finance)
Generally incorporates provisions of the Rules Committee substitute; provides
for appointment of an executive director for the Office of Ethics, Compliance
and Oversight by the Ethics Commission, subject to Council confirmation. |
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(Rules)
Revises and clarifies recitals; provides that the executive director of the
Office of Ethics, Compliance and Oversight is to be recommended by the Ethics
Commission and selected by the Mayor; the director is to be a registered
Duval County voter at the time of hire, or relocate to Duval County within 6
months of hire; the director is to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by
Council for a 3-year term following consideration of a list of 3 candidates
recommended by the Ethics Commission; in the event of a director vacancy, the
position is to be temporarily filled by a non-confirmed appointment by the
Ethics Commission for a period not to exceed 180 days; minimal staffing
requirements and the requirement that the ethics office be provided office
space in City Hall are omitted; provides that supplemental support is to be
provided at the request of the Ethics Commission, with administrative support
to be provided by the Office of General Counsel and investigative support to
be provided by the Council Auditor’s Office and Office of General Counsel;
provides that special counsel may be retained in accordance with Ordinance
Code provisions; clarifies that the obtaining of data and access to records
is for that not otherwise deemed confidential by law regarding contracts or
transactions with the City; exempts the City’s official ethics officer in
2010 from the director’s residency requirements should that person decide to
pursue or accept such position; omits provisions for input and assistance
from the Council Auditor relative to transition provisions; makes other
clarifying and technical changes. |
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11-253 |
Amendment |
Per
OGC, the Amendment denies the appeal. |
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11-292 |
Amendment |
(Finance)
Clarifies waiver by referencing contract “extension” term; clarifies waiver
by referencing “the required September deadline” (rather than “September”)
and by including the appropriate years for the stated periods. |
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(Rules)
Revises title; provides for a Revised Exhibit 1 (first amendment to
agreement); revises various dates; sets rate amount for the period October 1,
2010, to September 30, 2011; omits reference to extending the term of the
agreement from September 30, 2016, to September 30, 2019; provides that the
premises counts adjustments are to be applied effective October 1, 2010; strikes
sections waiving various Ordinance Code provisions. |
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11-293 |
Amendment |
(Finance)
Clarifies waiver by referencing “the required September deadline” (rather
than “September”) and by including the appropriate years for the stated
periods. |
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(Rules)
Revises title; provides for a Revised Exhibit 1 (first amendment to
agreement); sets rate amount for the period October 1, 2010, through
September 30, 2011; provides that premises counts adjustments are to be
applied effective October 1 2010; strikes section waiving Ordinance Code
provisions. |
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11-294 |
Amendment |
(Finance)
Clarifies waiver by referencing “the required September deadline” (rather
than “September”) and by including the appropriate years for the stated
periods. |
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(Rules)
Revises title; provides for a Revised Exhibit 1 (first amendment to
agreement); sets the rate amount for the period October 1, 2010, to September
30, 2011; provides that premises counts adjustments are to be applied
effective October 1, 2010; strikes section waiving Ordinance Code provisions. |
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11-298 |
Amendment |
Expands
the statement of purpose by referencing the sending of 16 participants to the
Camp Cadet Program from June 19 through 25; attaches the required
certification of use of funds as Exhibit 2. |
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11-299 |
Amendment |
Adds
the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 Substantial Amendment to the file
and reflects this in the legislation; limits changes to “technical
amendments” which do not change the financial obligations between the
parties; provides that such an amendment shall be subject to legal review and
approval by General Counsel, or designee, and shall not require Council
approval. |
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11-304 |
Amendment |
Replaces
references to Zoning Exception E-07-40 with references to Zoning Exception
E-10-69. |
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11-305 |
Amendment |
Corrects
title relative to location and references appropriate section of Florida
Statutes in title; reflects property ownership for 4129 “ |
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Contact: Jeff Clements, Chief of Research (904) 630-1405 or jeffc@coj.net