OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CHERYL L. BROWN 117 WEST
DUVAL STREET,
DIRECTOR 4TH FLOOR, CITY
HALL
OFFICE (904) 630-1452
FAX (904) 630-2906
E-MAIL: CLBROWN@coj.net
Rules Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday
April 16, 2012 10:00 A.M. |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
Hall |
Dana
Farris, Chief of Legislative Services |
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William
Bishop, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Philip Zamarron |
John
Crescimbeni, Vice Chair |
Attorney:
Peggy Sidman &
Steve Rohan |
Lori
Boyer |
Research
Asst: Jeff Clements |
Johnny
Gaffney |
Auditor: Sean Costigan, Janice
Billy |
Ray
Holt Left 12:01 |
& Kirk
Sherman |
Matt
Schellenberg |
Administration: Jessica Deal |
Clay
Yarborough |
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Meeting Convened 10:07 A.M. Meeting Adjourned 12:33
P.M.
Attendance:
CM
William Gulliford (2012-198) CM
Robin Lumb (2012-198)
Cindy
Laquidara, General Counsel John
Germany, Dep. General Counsel
Jason
Gabriel, Asst General Counsel Paul
Crawford, A/Dir, JEDC
Mia
Jones, Mayor’s Office Don
Shea, Mayor’s Office
Elaine
Spencer (2012-131) Walt
Bussells (2012-159)
Alisa
Wilkes (2012-182) James
Robinson (2012-204)
Charles
Griggs (2012-205) Terrance
Freeman (2012-206)
Vincent
Cameron (2012-157) Jeff
Beck (2012-204)
David
Roman, Mayor’s Office Daphne
Colbert, Mayor’s Office
Randy
Wyse, Pres, Firefighters Assn Tiffany
Dailey, Mayor’s Office
Lin
White, AMIO, PW Chris
Quinn, Chamber of Commerce
David
Chapman, Daily Record Steve
Patterson, Fla Times Union
John
Nooney Tony
Bates
Joe
Andrews Annette
Hastings, TDC
Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1.
2011-400 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension
Plan), Ord Code; Create New Category of Member - "Group II Member"
Based on Date of Hire on or after 10/1/11; Create New Sec 121.114 (Management
of Investments) re Establishment of Guidelines & References within Code
for Prog of Investments to be Administered by Police & Fire Pension Bd of
Trustees; Estab Prog of Pension Benefits Extended to Group II Members;
Provide for Amend #4 to Restated Agreemt with Police & Fire Pension Bd of
Trustees; Request Emerg Apv. (Germany) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 6/28/11 |
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1. 6/14/2011 CO
Introduced: R,F |
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6/20/2011 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/21/2011 CO Comm as a Whole/Emerg/SUBSTITUTED/Approved
10-5 (Clark, Crescimbeni, Fussell, Lee,
Redman); 6/21/2011 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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3. 6/28/2011 CO PH/SUBSTITUTED/AMENDED/POSTPONED 7/26/11 |
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7/26/2011 CO
POSTPONED 8/9/11 8/9/2011 CO
POSTPONED 8/23/2011 |
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8/23/2011 CO
POSTPONED 10/25/11 10/25/2011 CO POSTPONED 1/24/2012 |
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1/24/2012 CO
POSTPONED 4/10/2012 4/10/2012 CO
REREFERRED; R, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
2.
2011-440 |
RESO Recognizing (1) Importance of Council Rules, (2)
Obligation of Council Member Attendance at Council & Committee Mtgs, (3)
Harm to Public & Honor of Council when Members leave Committee Mtgs
without Approval; (4) with Regret a Rules Comm Mtg of 6/20/11 where 4 Members
Left without Notice or Permission of the Chair; Censuring the 4 Council
Members who left the 6/20/11 Meeting without Notice or Permission. (Rohan)
(Introduced by Council Rules Chair Lee) (Sponsored by C/M Johnson) |
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1. 6/28/2011 CO
Introduced: R |
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7/18/2011 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/26/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
3.
2011-441 |
ORD Making Findings re Importance of Council Mtg
Attendance; Recognizing Existing Council Rules 2.202 (Attendance; Voting)
& 4.501 (Absence from Meetings); Amend Part 5 (Decorum) of Chapt 4
(Procedures), Creating New Rule 4.506 (Penalties) to Authorize Removal from
Council Committees & Censure. (Rohan) (Introduced by Council Rules Chair
Lee) (Sponsored by C/M Johnson) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 7/26/11 |
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1. 6/28/2011 CO
Introduced: R |
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7/18/2011 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/26/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
4.
2012-116 |
RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-1 for 2013 State
Legislative Session, Amending Sec 22.02 (Membership) Article 22 (Jax Police
& Fire Bd of Trustees), City Charter, Providing 3 Members instead of 2
shall be Apptd by City Council & Eliminates the Trustee Elected Member.
(Rohan) (Introduced by CM Gulliford) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/21/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
5.
2012-131 |
RESO Conf Appt of Elaine D Spencer as Chief of Housing
& Community Dev Div of the Neighborhoods Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/21/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary Ms. Spencer described her work history with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and explained her hopes for the
division. APPROVE 7-0 |
6.
2012-155 |
RESO Appt Steven J Grossman as Member of Duval County
Tourist Dev Council as a Tourist Industry Rep, Replacing Julie A Dion, for
1st Term exp 6/30/15. (Welsh) (Introduced by CP Joost) |
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1. 2/28/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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3/5/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 3/13/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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4/2/2012 R
Approve 3-4 (Failed) (Bishop, Gaffney, Crescimbeni, Yarborough) |
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3. 4/10/2012 CO REREFERRED; R |
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Bill Summary WITHDRAW 6-0 |
7.
2012-157 |
RESO Conf Appt of Vincent Cameron to the Civil Svc Bd, Replacing
Ricky B Wallace, for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/28/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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3/5/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 3/13/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
8.
2012-158 |
RESO Conf Appt of Lisa Strange Weatherby to the JEA,
Replacing Jim Gilmore, for 1st Full Term exp 2/28/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/28/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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3/5/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 3/13/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
9.
2012-159 |
RESO Conf Appt of Walter P Bussells to the JEA, Replacing
Julian E Fant, III, for 1st Full Term exp 2/28/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/28/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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3/5/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 3/13/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary Mr. Bussells and the committee engaged in considerable
discussion about his history with the JEA, his private business interests and
how they might impact upon his position as a JEA board member, and the
potential pitfalls of having a former CEO of the organization on its board of
directors, particularly at a time when the board will be choosing a new
CEO. Mr. Bussells explained his view
of JEA’s potential for growth and innovation. APPROVE 6-1
(Crescimbeni) |
10.
2012-179 |
RESO Appt Richard A Tipping, Jr as Member of Bldg Codes
Adjustmt Bd replacing Joseph R Frisco, Jr for Partial Term exp 9/30/13.
(Welsh) (Introduced by CP Joost) |
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1. 3/13/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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3/19/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 3/27/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
11.
2012-182 |
RESO Appt Alisa D Wilkes as Member of Bldg Codes
Adjustment Bd, Replacing Robert A Rubens for 1st Term exp 9/30/14. (Welsh)
(Introduced by CP Joost) |
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1. 3/13/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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3/19/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 3/27/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
12.
2012-197 |
ORD Naming the Green Space bet New Duval County
Courthouse, Adams, Broad & Pearl Streets as
"Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Square". (Sidman) (Introduced by
CM Clark & Co-sponsored by CM Redman) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/10/12 |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R,TEU |
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4/2/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/2/2012 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill Summary Council Members Boyer and Schellenberg requested deferral
so that the implications of this bill for the replacement of Monroe Street
and on the potential for private contributions to the landscaping of the
space could be explored. Council
Member Crescimbeni suggested the need to ask the judiciary if they foresee
any problems for the court’s operations (i.e. potential effects on jurors) of
naming the space in honor of law enforcement officers. DEFER |
13.
2012-198 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 122.605 (Review, Amendmt, Adoption &
Approp by City Council) of Part 6 (CIP) of Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord
Code to Conform Code to Long Standing Practices re Amends to CIP. (Rohan)
(Introduced by CM Gulliford & Co-sponsored by CM Jones) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/10/12 |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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4/3/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill Summary Council Member Lumb offered a substitute bill with Council
Member Gulliford’s concurrence that would incorporate some of the amendments
suggested recently by the TRUE Commission.
The bill as amended would require a Council finding of detriment to
the public interest before amending the CIP in mid-year, but would delete the
TRUE Commission’s suggested language regarding highest and best use of the
available funds and would require a single 2/3 majority vote to approve
rather than separate votes on the finding and then on the amendment. DEFER |
14.
2012-201 |
ORD Conf Appt of Twane Duckworth as City's Risk Manager;
Waive Provision of Sec 24.402 (Div Chief) re 5 Yrs Experience in Insurance
& Risk Mgmt Activities, Including Workers Comp, Automobile & Gen
Liability Matters, at the Prof Level. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/10/12 |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
15.
2012-203 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 22.02 (Membership) of Article 22 (Jax
Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees), City Charter, to Provide that 3
instead of 2 shall be Apptd by City Council, Eliminating the Trustee Elected
Bd Member; Providing for Unnamed Replacemt of Nathaniel Glover, Jr, for Unexp
Term exp 10/15/14; Providing for Unnamed Replacemt of Barbara Jaffe for Unexp
Term exp 12/1/14; Providing for Unnamed Replacemt of Peter D Sleiman for
Remainder of Unexp Term exp 6/1/14. (Rohan) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni
& Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/10/12 |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
16.
2012-204 |
RESO Conf Appt of James M Robinson as Dir of Public Works
Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary Mr. Robinson responded to questions from the committee
about his plans for the department and his views of the major challenges
being faced. He made general comments
about his plans to meet the Mayor’s challenge to reduce next year’s budget by
10-15%. APPROVE 7-0 |
17.
2012-205 |
RESO Conf Mayor's & Council Pres Reappt of Charles L
Griggs as Member of Jax Journey Oversight Comm for 2nd Term exp 12/31/15.
(Welsh) (Introduced by CP Joost & at Req of Mayor) |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
18.
2012-206 |
RESO Conf Mayor's & Council Pres Reappt of Terrance
Freeman as Member of Jax Journey Oversight Comm for 2nd Term exp
12/31/15. (Welsh) (Introduced by CP Joost & at Req of Mayor) |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
19.
2012-212 |
ORD-MC Repealing Article 24 (the JEDC), City Charter,
Chapt 55 (Economic Dev), Ord Code & Sec 516.101 (Downtown Dev Agcy
Boundaries; Recreating Chapt 55 (Economic Dev); Amend Sec 111.155 (Sports
& Entertainmt Bd Trust Fund); Create New Secs 111.640 (Redev Trust Fund
of Jax Downtown Investmt Authority Trust) & 111.645 (Economic Dev Closing
Fund); Amend Sec 250.514 (Requiremts for Plans & Specifications); Amend
Secs 656.314 (Central Business Dist) & 656.321 (Business Park Category);
Providing for Approval of an Economic Dev Agreemt & a Ground-Lease
Agreemt; Approp $1,000,000 to Effectuate this Ord; Amend Sec 17.06
(Applicability of Civil Svc Syst to Employees of Consolidated Govt) of
Article 17 (Civil Svc) to Correct Civil Svc Exemptions; Providing for
Organizational Chart for Economic Dev. (BT 12-059) (Laquidara) (Req of Mayor) LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123 - 4/17/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/10/12 |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS,LUZ |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer 4/3/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/3/2012 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/3/2012
RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F,
RCDPHS, LUZ |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet The committee discussed the process by which this bill and
2012-213 will be analyzed and discussed.
It was suggested that the Rules Committee schedule a stand-alone
special meeting to discuss just these two items. Chairman Bishop recommended that committee
members develop lists of written questions for each bill, keyed to page and
line numbers, for efficiency of debate.
Council Member Boyer said that representatives of the Taylor Homes
nursing home were in the audience and had requested that Council ensure that
the effective date of this ordinance not be prior to May 1, as a
pre-authorized IRB bond issue is set to take place on that date. The dissolution of JEDC prior to that time
could be a problem for the transaction. DEFER |
20.
2012-213 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 5.08, City Charter & Council Rules
3.301 & 3.305 & Create Rule 3.306 to allow for Council Apv of Certain
Economic Dev Incentive Legislation after 1 or 2 Readings; Amend Sec 180.105,
Ord Code (Funding of the Duval County Job Opportunity Bank) to Delete
Provisions Requiring Recipients of City Economic Dev Incentives to Contribute
Funds to the Job Opportunity Bank; Auth the Economic Dev Investmt Policy of
the City re Economic Incentives Funded by City; Replacing Former Incentive
Policy; Auth Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund
Guidelines; Replacing Former Trust Fund Guidelines. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/10/12 |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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4/3/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/3/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
21.
2012-228 |
ORD Auth a Lease with S.O.C.K. Outstanding Students
(S.O.S.) Academy at 6974 Wilson Blvd, 10-Yr Term with 3 Renewal Options;
Waive Sec 126.202 (Competitive Sealed Bid), Ord Code; Designate Oversight by
Parks & Rec Dept. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/24/12 |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
22.
2012-235 |
ORD-MC Creating Chapt 93 (St Johns River (Mayport) Ferry
Commission), Ord Code. (Sidman) (Ad Hoc Comm on Funding the St Johns River
Ferry) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/24/12 |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F,RCDPHS,JWW |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
23.
2012-238 |
RESO Conf Appt of Dr Constance S Hall to Public Svc Grant
Council, Replacing Juan Diaz, for 1st Full Term exp 3/31/14. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
24.
2012-239 |
RESO Conf Appt of Ywana M Allen as Member of Jax Ethics
Comm, Replacing Rhonda Peoples-Waters for Partial Term 3/5/12 - 12/31/13.
(Welsh) (Req of Jax Ethics Comm) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
25.
2012-240 |
RESO Conf Appt of Cynthia L Irvin as Member of Jax Ethics
Comm, Replacing Kirby Oberdorfer for Partial Term 2/10/12 - 12/31/13. (Welsh)
(Req of Chief Judge, 4th Judicial Circuit) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
26.
2012-241 |
RESO Conf Appt of Joe Jacquot as Member of Jax Ethics Comm
for Partial Term 2/1/12 - 12/31/13. (Welsh) (Req of Public Defender) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
27.
2012-242 |
RESO Conf Appt of Thomas C Paul as Member of Jax Ethics
Comm, Replacing Mary Swart for 1st Full Term 3/5/12 - 12/31/14. (Welsh) (Req
of Jax Ethics Comm) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
28.
2012-243 |
RESO Conf Appt of Laurence C Pritchard as Member of Jax
Ethics Comm for Partial Term 4/3/12 - 12/31/12. (Welsh) (Req of Sheriff) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
29.
2012-244 |
RESO Conf Reappt of L.E. Hutton as Member of Jax Ethics
Comm for 2nd Full Term exp 12/31/14. (Welsh) (Req of State Attorney) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
30.
2012-245 |
RESO Recognizing & Declaring May 3, 2012 as National
Day of Prayer in Jacksonville. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Daniels & Co-sponsored
by CM Carter & Jones) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
31.
2012-246 |
RESO Designating May 18, 2012 as Bike to Work Day in
Jacksonville. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Redman & Co-sponsored by CM
Carter & Jones) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
32.
2012-247 |
RESO Honoring & Commending the Garden Club of
Jacksonville, Inc on its 90th Year of Enhancing City Spaces. (Jackson)
(Introduced by CM Jones & Co-sponsored by CM Love & Carter) |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary Council Members Boyer, Crescimbeni and Gaffney requested
to be added as co-sponsors. APPROVE 6-0 |
33.
2012-249 |
ORD Approp $301,192 to buy Ballistic Helmets, Generators
& Pulse Oximeters for the Jacksonville Urban Areas Security Initiative
(UASI); Auth Redistribution of Funds for the 2009 UASI Homeland Security
Grants within Specific City Accts, due to New Dept of Homeland Security Grant
Guidance requiring Expedited Spend Down of Grants; Req Emerg Apv. (BT 12-062)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/24/12 |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
34.
2012-250 |
ORD Approp $634,076 to buy Bomb Blast Protection, Computer
Equipmt & Prof Svcs for Planning & Exercises of the Jacksonville
Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) & to Cover Staff Salaries &
Benefits until End of Grant Cycle; Auth Redistribution of Funds for the 2009
UASI Homeland Security Grants within Specific City Accts, due to New Dept of
Homeland Security Grant Guidance requiring Expedited Spend Down of Grants;
Req Emerg Apv. (BT 12-065) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/24/12 |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO Introduced:
R,F,RCDPHS Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
Minutes: Jeff Clements, Council Research Division
4.17.12 Posted 10:00 a.m.
Tapes: Rules meeting– LSD
4.16.12
Materials: Rules agenda
4.16.12