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
Tuesday
February 21, 2012 10:00 AM |
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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 |
Lori
Boyer |
Research
Asst: Jeff Clements |
Johnny
Gaffney |
Auditor: Sean Costigan & Janice
Billy |
Ray
Holt - Excused |
Administration: Jessica Deal |
Matt
Schellenberg |
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Clay
Yarborough |
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Meeting Convened 10:05 A.M. Meeting Adjourned 11:50
A.M.
Attendance:
C/M
Doyle Carter (2012-71)
Ronnie
Belton, Dir, Finance
Bob
Williams, Chief, Real Estate
Karim
Kurji, A/Dir Fleet Mgmt Div (2012-46)
Edward
A Gaston (2012-48)
Lisa
King (2012-49)
Wesley
Grissom (2012-50)
Glenn
Hansen (2012-77)
Folks
Huxford, Planning & Dev
Sean
Kelly, Planning & Dev
Emily Liska, Executive Director of the
Jacksonville Historical Society, introduced the FSCJ Business Club which was
touring City Hall.
Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 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 |
2. 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 |
3. 2011-705 |
RESO Appt Joseph A Bastian as Member of Enterprise Zone
Dev Agcy Bd, Replacing Dolly Sedwick, for Term 1/1/12 - 12/31/15. (Welsh)
(Introduced by CP Joost) |
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1. 11/8/2011 CO
Introduced: R |
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11/14/2011 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
4. 2011-782 |
RESO Conf Appt of Raymond Williams, IV, Replacing Michael
McCollum, to the Taxation Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, for an
Unexp Term exp 6/30/12 & a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/15. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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1. 12/13/2011 CO
Introduced: R |
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1/17/2012 R
Approve 3-3 (Failed) |
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Bill Summary WITHDRAW 6-0 |
5. 2012-10 |
RESO Conf Appt of Carla Miller as Director of the Office
of Ethics, Compliance & Oversight for 3 Yr Term exp 12/5/14. (Gabriel)
(Req of Jax Ethics Comm) |
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1. 1/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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1/17/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
6. 2012-34 |
RESO Apv Issuance & Sale by Jax Health Facilities
Authority of its Hospital Rev Bonds of $100,000,000 for Loan to Southern
Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc to Finance or Refinance Capital Projs &
Equipmt at Health Care Facilities within Duval County; Waive Rating Requiremts
of Sec 490.108, Ord Code. (Petrie) (Req of Jax Health Facilities Auth) Finance Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal
Rev Code - 2/7/12 |
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1. 1/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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1/17/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/18/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/18/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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Bill Summary WITHDRAW 6-0 |
7. 2012-46 |
RESO Conf Appt of Karim Kurji as Chief of Fleet Mgmt Div
of the Intra-Govt's Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/6/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary Mr. Kurji described his family’s immigrant history and his
business background and qualifications.
He responded to several questions about potential areas for cost
savings in the fleet management area.
Council Member Schellenberg requested that the administration provide
him with information on how many candidates applied for this position and how
many were interviewed. APPROVE 6-0 |
8. 2012-48 |
RESO Conf Appt of Edward A Gaston, Replacing Joseph R
Mosley, to the Duval County Election Advisory Panel for a 1st Full
Term exp 4/16/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/6/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
9. 2012-49 |
RESO Conf Appt of Susan Lisa King to the Planning Comm as
Planning Dist 6 Rep, for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/6/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 (ADD Replacing W. Marc Hardesty) |
10. 2012-50 |
RESO Conf Appt of Wesley Lain Grissom, Replacing Louise
Freshman Brown, to the Art in Public Places Comm, as Art Professionals Rep,
for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/6/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary The committee asked Mr. Grissom several questions
regarding his feelings about art for the new county courthouse and several
members expressed a hope that more local artists would be commissioned to
provide public art works. APPROVE 6-0 |
11. 2012-51 |
RESO Conf Reappt of Theodore R "T.R." Hainline,
Jr as Member & Chair of the Joint Planning Comm for 3rd Term exp 6/30/13.
(Welsh) (Introduced by CP Joost) |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/6/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
12. 2012-52 |
RESO Conf Reappt of Daniel "Dan" O'Connor to the
Duval County Election Adv Panel for 2nd Full Term 4/16/13. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/6/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
13. 2012-53 |
RESO Conf Reappt of Ajani N Dunn as Member of Jax Housing
& Community Dev Comm for 2nd Full Term exp 11/30/15. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/6/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
14. 2012-71 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an
Unopened & Unimproved Portion of a 60' R/W of Parman Rd at Req of
Adjacent Propty Owners, Mr & Mrs McEwan and Mr & Mrs Phillips;
Declaring Propty Surplus; Waive Sec 122.423, Ord Code, to auth Conveyance of
Propty at No Cost (Appraised at $12,090); Rsv an All Utilities Easemt over
Subject Propty in Name of City & JEA. (Dist 12-Carter) (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Carter) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 2/21/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/12 |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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2/6/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/6/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/7/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary Council Member Carter explained the purpose behind the
bill and stated that he had confirmed with the property owner that there
would be no problem with the closure of the unopened right-of-way creating an
undevelopable lot with no road frontage. AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 (Revised Exhibit 2) |
15. 2012-74 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 5.02 (Reapportionmt of Council Dists
& Residence Areas) & Sec 13.03 (Apportionmt Redistricting of School
Bd Dists), City Charter, to change Reference from Reapportionmt to
Redistricting & Correct Time Frame from 6 mos to 8 mos; Amend Chapt 18
(Reapportionmt Redistricting of Council & School), Ord Code, to change
Reference from Reapportionmt to Redistricting & to correct Charter
Reference. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Bishop) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/12 |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/6/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary Peggy Sidman of the Office of General Counsel briefly
described the purpose of the amendments which constitute a clean-up of inconsistencies
in the current Ordinance Code chapter and Charter article and the addition of
certain post-adoption state reporting requirements that are not currently
included in the ordinance. AMEND/APPROVE
5-0 (Technical Changes) |
16. 2012-77 |
ORD Conf Appt of Glenn C Hansen, as Budget Officer;
Waiving Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Required), Ord Code, due to
Residing in St. Mary's, Georgia. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/12 |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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2/6/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary Council Member Schellenberg requested that the
administration provide him with information on how many candidates applied
for this position and how many were interviewed. The committee engaged in extended
discussion with Mr. Hansen about his Georgia residence and the residency
requirement waiver request. Council
Member Boyer suggested an amendment to extend the deadline for Jacksonville
residency from 6 months to 1 year and to waive the 5-county region
requirement to allow Mr. Hansen to remain in his St. Mary’s residence for up
to 1 year for the purpose of allowing him to complete the FY12-13 budget
preparation process if that is the Mayor’s desire. If he had not relocated to Jacksonville by
the end of the year then he would be deemed out of compliance with the job
requirements and ineligible to continue employment DEFER |
17. 2012-85 |
ORD-MC Approp $142,509 from Ofc of Gen Counsel/Ethics Ofc
to fund the Ofc of Ethics, Compliance & Oversight (ECO); Transfer
Subaccts & Temp Hrs; Amend Chapt 602 (Jax Ethics Code), Sec 602.611(b)(1)
(Ofc of Ethics, Compliance & Oversight; Creation) to Remove Ofc from Ofc
of Gen Counsel & Create New Sec 602.624 (Reporting of Violations by
Council Auditor) (the Former Sec 602.1106) to Continue Auditor's Reporting
Duties; Repeal Part 11 (Ethics Officers); Funding to be Supplemental to
Mayor's efforts to further Ethics Education, Admin, Enforcemt & the Goals
& Aspirations of Chapt 602. (Rohan) (Introduced by CM Yarborough &
Co-sponsored by CM Redman, Schellenberg, Crescimbeni, Lee, Gulliford, Lumb,
Boyer, Gaffney, Daniels) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
18. 2012-100 |
RESO Honoring & Commending Girl Scouts of the USA on
the 100th Anniversary of its Founding; Recognizing 2012 as "Year of the
Girl." (Campbell) (Introduced by CM Jones & Co-Sponsored by C/M
Carter & Crescimbeni) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
19. 2012-103 |
RESO Conf Appt of Roland N.C. Udenze, Replacing Mai Dinh
Keisling, to the Art in Public Places Comm as a Lay Citizen for Planning Dist
2, for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
20. 2012-104 |
RESO Conf Appt of Kim Glasgal to Duval County Election Adv
Panel, Replacing Patt Sher, for Partial Term exp 4/16/13. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
21. 2012-105 |
RESO Conf Appt of Walette Machelle Stanford to Jax Human
Rights Comm, Replacing Angel D. "Dan" Principe, for 1st Full Term
exp 12/31/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
22. 2012-106 |
RESO Conf Appt of Sherry L Murray to Jax Human Rights
Comm, Replacing Jerry Allen Wilkes for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/14. (Sidman)
(Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
23. 2012-107 |
RESO Conf Reappt of Sidney Wells, as a Private Citizen Rep
to the Constrn Trades Qualifying Bd for 2nd Full Term exp 9/30/13. (Sidman)
(Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
24. 2012-108 |
RESO Conf Reappt of William Casey Bulgin to Jax Human
Rights Comm for 2nd Full Term exp 12/31/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
25. 2012-109 |
RESO Commending & Congratulating Web.Com Group, Inc
for its Remarkable Growth in Difficult Economic Times. (Clements) (Introduced
by CM Gulliford) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE
5-0 (Pg 1, line 26, DELETE without utilizing govt incentives) |
26. 2012-110 |
RESO Celebrating the 450th Anniversary of the Landing of
Jean Ribault in the New World; Commemorating Events that led to the 1st
European Colony of Men & Women Established for Religious Freedom;
Designating 5/1/12 as Jean Ribault Day. (Clements) (Introduced by CM
Yarborough & Co-Sponsored by CM Anderson, Bishop, Boyer, Brown, Carter,
Clark, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Gaffney, Gulliford, Holt, Jones, Joost, Lee,
Love, Lumb, Redman & Schellenberg) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
27. 2012-111 |
RESO Honoring & Commending Luke Akerstrom for Courage
& Positive Determination in Overcoming Tremendous Odds. (Clements)
(Introduced by CM Carter) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
28. 2012-112 |
RESO Commemorating the Life of James "Colton"
Jackson & Mourning his Passing. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Carter) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
29. 2012-113 |
RESO Commending & Thanking Linda Lanier on her Service
as Exec Director of Jax Children's Comm upon her Retirement. (Clements)
(Introduced by CM Jones & Co-Sponsored by C/M Carter & Crescimbeni) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary Council Member Schellenberg asked to be added as a
co-sponsor APPROVE 6-0 |
30. 2012-114 |
RESO Congratulating Family Support Services of North
Florida for 10 Yrs of Success in Protecting & Providing for the Well-Being
of Children. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Holt & Co-Sponsored by C/M
Carter) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary Council Member Gaffney asked to be added as a co-sponsor. APPROVE 6-0 |
31. 2012-115 |
RESO Recognizing & Commending Patricia I. (Pat) Hannan
upon her Retiremt as Executive Director/CEO of Community Connections of
Jacksonville, Inc. (Campbell) (Introduced by CM Jones & Co-Sponsored by
CM Crescimbeni) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
32. 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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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
33. 2012-117 |
RESO Conf Appt of Gregory W Pease as Chief of Procurement
Div of the Intra-Governmental Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO Introduced:
R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
34. 2012-118 |
RESO Conf Appt of Twane Duckworth as City's Risk Manager.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
35. 2012-119 |
RESO Conf Appt of Usha Mohan as Chief of Information
Technologies Div of Intra-Governmental Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
36. 2012-120 |
RESO Conf Appt of James R Schock as Chief of the Bldg
Inspection Div of the Planning & Dev Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
37. 2012-121 |
RESO Conf Appt of Kelley Boree as Director of the Parks
& Recreation Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
38. 2012-122 |
RESO Appt Kimberly Daniels as Member of NE Fla Regional
Council, Replacing Doyle Carter as a County Rep for unexp Term exp 6/30/13.
(Welsh) (Introduced by CP Joost) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
39. 2012-123 |
RESO Recognizing & Commending the Bicycle Pedestrian
Advisory Comm for its Advocacy for the Bicycle & Pedestrian Community of
Jax & NE Fla. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Redman & Co-Sponsored by
C/M Carter) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
40. 2012-124 |
RESO Honoring & Commending Joan Barney on her 30 Yrs
of Dedicated Service as Manager of the Moncrief Senior Ctr. (Jackson)
(Introduced by CM Lee & Co-Sponsored by CM Daniels) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
41. 2012-126 |
ORD Apv Issuance & Sale by Jax Health Facilities
Authority of its Hospital Rev Bonds of $100,000,000 for Loan to Southern
Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc to Finance or Refinance Capital Projs &
Equipmt at Health Care Facilities within Duval County; Waive Rating
Requiremts of Sec 490.108, Ord Code. (Petrie) (Req of Jax Health Facilities Auth) Finance Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal
Rev Code - 2/7/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
42. 2012-129 |
ORD Auth a Purchase & Land Swap Agreemt with JEA re
Propty at Cecil Commerce Ctr; Recognizing Exemption in Secs 122.421(b) &
122.421(g). (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
43. 2012-130 |
RESO Conf Appt of Brian E Clarke as City's Ombudsman.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
44. 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 Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER NOTE: Other items may be added at the discretion
of the Chair. |
Minutes: Jeff Clements, Council Research Division
2.22.12 Posted 5:00 p.m.
Tapes: Rules meeting– LSD
2.21.12
Materials: Rules agenda
2.21.12