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RULES
COMMITTEE AGENDA
Monday, May 5, 2014 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
9:00 AM |
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Council Chambers 1st
Floor, City Hall |
Dana M. Farris, Chief of
Legislative Services |
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Warren Jones, Chair |
Legislative Aide
Juliette Williams |
Doyle Carter, Vice
Chair |
Administration:
Teresa Eichner |
William Bishop |
Asst. Council
Auditor: Janice Billy |
Lori Boyer |
Asst. Council
Auditor: Heather Reber |
Richard Clark |
Attorney: Peggy
Sidman |
E. Denise Lee Excused |
Chief of Research:
Jeff Clements |
Don Redman Arr
9:10 |
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Bill Gulliford
Meeting Convened 9:08
AM Meeting
Adjourned 10:45 AM
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:
Angela Corey – State
Attorney 2014-177
Jim Robinson – PAMO
Core Team
Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2012-732 |
RESO
Urging Mayor, as Apvd by the Hemming Plaza Subcommittee, to Immediately
Remove Tables & Chairs from Hemming Plaza. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Redman) |
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12/11/2012 CO Introduced: R,RCD |
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1/2/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/3/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/8/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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2. 2013-493 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 656, Part 13 (Sign Regs), Ord Code; Amend Secs 656.1301 (Gen
Provisions), 656.1302 (Definitions) to add new Definition for Replacemt of
Off-Site Commercial Signs (OSCS), 656.1303 (Zoning Limitations on Signs) to
allow Maint & Repair of OSCS, 656.1309 (Unlawful Sign Messages) for
Exemption for Replacemt OSCS; Create New Sec 656.1322 (Replacement OSCS) to
allow Replacemt OSCS in certain Zoning Dists when Existing OSCS Inventory is
Further Reduced; Create New Sec 656.1323 (Appeals from Bldg Inspections Div
[BID]) to Require Challenges by Aggrieved Parties of BID Final Actions to be
Pursued thru Arbitration Proceedings with BCAB; Create New Sec 656.1324
(Noise Attenuation Barrier Blocking View of OSCS) to require City to allow
(1) an Increase in Height, (2) Relocation or Reconstrn at another Location if
Owner Agrees, or (3) Pymt of Fair Market Value of Sign if any Govt Entity
Permits or Erects a Noise-Attenuation Barrier that Blocks a Sign; Repeal Sec
656.719 (Nonconforming Signs) in its Entirety; Amend Article 23, City
Charter, to Halt Proliferation of Off-Site Commercial Billboards (OSCB) by
Capping Existing Inventory of OSCB & only Permitting Replacemt when
Existing Inventory is Further Reduced & to Promote Public Safety & Aesthetics
by allowing Repair & Maint of Existing OSCB as of Effective Date of this
Ord; Repeal Sec 320.414 (Nonconforming Signs); Amend Sec 614.142 (Unlawful
Sign Messages), Chapt 614 (Public Order & Safety). (Sanders &
Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Clark) (Urban CPAC, NW CPAC, North CPAC, SE CPAC,
GA/B CPAC & SW CPAC req Deny) LUZ
PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123 - 8/20/13, 10/1/13, 10/15/13, 11/5/13, 12/3/13
& 1/22/14, 2/19/14, 3/4/14, 3/18/14, 4/1/14, 5/6/14 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13 &
8/27/13, 10/8/13, 10/22/13, 11/12/13, 12/10/13 & 1/14/14 & 1/28/14,
2/25/14, 3/11/14, 3/25/14, 4/8/14, 5/13/14 |
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1.
7/23/2013 CO Introduced: R,PHS,LUZ |
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8/5/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/5/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/6/2013 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/13/2013 CO PH Addnl 8/27/13/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, PHS, LUZ |
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3.
8/27/2013 CO PH Contd 10/8/13 |
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10/8/2013 CO PH Contd 10/22/13 |
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10/22/2013 CO PH Contd 11/12/13 |
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11/12/2013 CO PH Contd 12/10/13 |
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11/18/2013 PHS Sub/Rerefer 4-0; 11/18/2013 R Sub/Rerefer 7-0 |
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12/3/2013 LUZ PH Sub/Rerefer R, PHS, LUZ
6-0 |
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12/10/2013 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Rereferred;
R, PHS, LUZ |
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1/14/2014 CO PH Addnl 1/28/14 |
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1/28/2014 CO PH Contd 2/25/14 |
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2/25/2014 CO PH Contd 3/11/14 |
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3/11/2014 CO PH Contd 3/25/14 |
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3/25/2014 CO PH Contd 4/8/14 |
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4/8/2014 CO PH Contd 5/13/14 |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
3. 2013-820 |
ORD-MC
Amend Sec 799.101 (Tax Imposed; Limitation), Chapt 799 (Local Option Gas
Tax), Ord Code, to Reissue the Local Option Gas Tax for 20 Yr Period of
9/1/16 - 8/31/2036. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Gulliford) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/14/14 & 5/13/14 |
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1.
12/10/2013 CO Introduction: R, TEU, F |
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1/6/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/6/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/7/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
1/14/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F |
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4/14/2014 TEU Sub/Rerefer 4-3 (Brown,
Daniels, Joost); 4/14/2014 R
Sub/Rerefer 6-0 |
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4/15/2014 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0 |
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3.
4/22/2014 CO SUBSTITUTED/REREFERRED; R, TEU, F 17-0 |
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DEFER |
4. 2014-57 |
ORD
Proposing a 2014B Series Text Amend to the Transp Element & the Capital
Improvements Element of the 2030 Comp Plan to allow a Landowner or Developer
to Receive a Mobility Fee Credit for the Constrn & Dedication of a Transp
Improvemt Proj that is not Identified in the 2030 Mobility Plan if it
Maintains or Improves the Adopted City-Wide & Mobility Zone Minimum
Mobility Score; Waive Sec 650.404, Ord Code, Requiremt of Conducting Planning
& Dev Dept Informational Workshop prior to Dept Written Report &
Recommendation. (Gabriel) (Introduced by CM Bishop) (PD & PC Apv) LUZ
PH 2/19/14, 3/4/14, 3/18/14, 4/1/14, 4/15/14 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184, F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4, Ord Code -
2/11/14 & 2/25/14, 3/11/14, 3/25/14, 4/8/14, 4/22/14, 5/13/14 |
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1.
1/28/2014 CO Introduced: R,LUZ |
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2/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/4/2014 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/11/2014 CO PH Addnl 2/25/14/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, LUZ |
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3.
2/25/2014 CO PH Only |
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3/11/2014 CO PH Contd 3/25/14 |
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3/25/2014 CO PH Contd 4/8/14 |
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4/8/2014 CO PH Contd 4/.22/14 |
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4/22/2014 CO PH Addnl 5/13/14 |
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DEFER |
5. 2014-89 |
RESO
of Council Support for Local Bill J-4 that Creates the Duval County Library District;
Provide Dist Boundaries; Estab a Governing Bd; Auth Levy of Ad Valorem Taxes
& Issuance of Bonds; Estab Jax Bd of Library Trustees Answerable to
Governing Bd; Provide Membership & Powers; Require an Annual Report;
Provide for use of Ad Valorem & Other Rev. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP
Gulliford & CM Crescimbeni) |
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1.
1/28/2014 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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2/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/4/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/11/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
6. 2014-149 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 116 (Employee & Employee Benefits), Part 15 (Full time &
Temp Employmt), Secs 116.1501 (Definitions) & 116.1502 (Limitations on
Employmt & use of Temp Employees), Ord Code, to change Max # of Hrs/Wk
that Part-Time Employees can Work. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (CPAC #6 Apv) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/14 |
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1.
2/25/2014 CO Introduced: R,F |
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3/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/11/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
7. 2014-151 |
ORD
Providing for a Public "Straw Ballot" for Citizen Input on
Requiremt of City Employees, Appointees, Employees of Independent Agcys
(Excluding Duval County School Bd), & Employees of Constitutional
Officers to Reside in Duval County; Direct Supv of Elections to place
Referendum Question on 2014 Gen Election Ballot on 11/4/14; Request 1-Cycle
Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Brown) (CPAC #6 Apv) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/14 |
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1.
2/25/2014 CO Introduced: R,F |
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3/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/11/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
8. 2014-177 |
RESO
Declaring that a Need Exists for more Efficient use of the Civil Citation
Process for Eligible 1st Time Misdemeanor Offenders. (Clements) (Introduced
by CM Yarborough, Schellenberg, Clark, Lumb & Jones & Co-Sponsored by
CM's Carter & Daniels) |
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1.
3/11/2014 CO Introduced: R,PHS, F |
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3/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/25/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, F |
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3/31/2014 PHS Approve 4-0; 3/31/2014 R Approve 5-0 |
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4/1/2014 F Approve 6-0 |
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3.
4/8/2014 CO POSTPONED 4/22/14 |
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4/22/2014 CO REREFERRED; R, F, PHS 10-7 |
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AMEND/APPROVE 4 – 2
(REDMAN, CARTER) 1.
Delete the 3rd and 4th
Whereas clauses 2.
Delete lines
7-12 on page 2 after “youth” |
9. 2014-185 |
ORD-MC
Repealing Sec 30.704 (JHFA), Ord Code; Create New Chapt 52 (Jax Housing
Finance Auth); Repeal Local Govt Support Revolving Trust Fund & Policy
Estab by Ord 2008-497-E; Repeal JHFA
Loan Trust Fund Policy Estab by Ord 2008-497-E & 2005-197-E;
Appropriation; Repeal Sec 111.610 (JHFA Loan Trust Fund); Auth Current JHFA
Members to Continue Terms Unchanged; Provide for JHFA to Continue without
Lapse prior to Enactmt of new Chapt 52. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/8/14 |
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1.
3/25/2014 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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3/31/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/1/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/1/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/8/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill Summary SUB/REREFER 6 - 0 |
10. 2014-186 |
ORD-MC
Amend Sec 745.101 (Changing Names of Public Streets by Ord; Honorary Street
Designations by Ord), Chapt 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regs), Ord
Code, Requiring a Petition be signed by All Owners of Propty abutting the
Street with the Proposed Change in Name & Addition Addnl Criteria for
Renaming a Street after a Person. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Lee &
Co-Sponsored by C/M's Redman, Bishop, Boyer, & Jones)) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/8/14 |
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1.
3/25/2014 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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3/31/2014 TEU Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 3/31/2014 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
4/8/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
11. 2014-211 |
RESO
Appt Kyle S Billy, C.P.A., as Assistant Council Auditor; Provide for
Prospective Effective Date. (Sidman) (Council Personnel Comm) |
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1.
3/25/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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3/31/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/8/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6 - 0 |
12. 2014-213 |
RESO
Conf Appt of John M Jones as Chief of Real Estate Div of Public Works Dept.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1.
3/25/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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3/31/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/8/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
13. 2014-233 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 602, Ord Code (Jacksonville Ethics Code), Part 7 (Gifts &
Honoraria), Sec 602.701(c) (Prohibited Receipt of Gifts) to Require that
Gifts be Posted to the Registry and the City or Independent Agcy Internet
Site within 90 Days of Receipt. (Shaw) (Req of Jax Ethics Comm) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/22/14 |
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1.
4/8/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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4/14/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/22/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5 - 0 |
14. 2014-244 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Michael P Devlin as Chief of Prisons, JSO; Provide Retroactive
Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff) |
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1.
4/8/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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4/14/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/22/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6 - 0 |
15. 2014-245 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Elaine Brown as Chair of the Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing
Allison Korman Shelton for Unexp Term exp 12/31/15. (Merritt) (Req of
Cultural Council) |
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1.
4/8/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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4/14/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/22/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6 - 0 |
16. 2014-246 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Yvette Angelique Hyater-Adams to the Cultural Svc Grant Comm,
Replacing Lisa M Goodrich as a Cultural Council Rep, for 1st Term exp
12/31/15. (Merritt) (Req of Cultural Council) |
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1.
4/8/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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4/14/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/22/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6 - 0 |
17. 2014-247 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Chevara L Orrin to the Cultural Svc Grant Comm as a Community
Rep for 1st Full 3-Yr Term exp 12/31/16. (Merritt) (Req of Cultural Council) |
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1.
4/8/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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4/14/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/22/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 6 – 0 |
18. 2014-248 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of Thomas S Serwatka to the Cultural Svc Grant Comm for 1st Full
3-Yr Term exp 12/31/16. (Merritt) (Req of Cultural Council) |
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1.
4/8/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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4/14/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/22/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 4 - 0 |
19. 2014-272 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 31 (Fire & Rescue Dept), Part 8 (Jax Fire Museum Adv Bd),
Secs 31.801 (Bd Established; Membership; Appt; Removal) & 31.802
(Organization; Officers; Support), Ord Code, to allow (1) Dir of Fire &
Rescue, (2) President of Local 122, (3) Chair of Historic Preservation Comm
& (4) Chair of Jax Historical Society to have a Designee Attend Meetings
of the Advisory Bd as Voting Members & Reduce the Quorum Requiremt.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14 |
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1.
4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R,PHS |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
20. 2014-280 |
ORD
Auth a 2nd Mortgage Modification Agreemt among City, VCP Roosevelt Building,
Ltd, & VCP-Roosevelt Garage, LLC, & a 2nd Note Modification Agreemt
bet City & VCP-Roosevelt Building, Ltd, to Suspend Monthly Principal
Pymts due to City for 3 Yrs beginning 10/1/13 & Provide for Interest Only
Pymts during Same Period at 1.4%/Annum without any Extension of Overall Loan
Period; Auth 2nd Mortgage Modification Agreemt & a 2nd Note Modification
Agreemt bet City & VCP-Lynch Building, Ltd to Suspend ˝ of Monthly
Principal Pymts due City for 3 Yrs beginning 10/1/13 & for ˝ Principal
& Regular Interest Pymts during same Period at Rate of 1.525%/Annum
without any Extension of Overall Loan Period; Requiring Acknowledgmt &
Consent of Guarantor by Vestcor Companies, Inc for each of foregoing Loan
Modification Agreemts as Condition of Closing; Designate Oversight by DIA.
(Hodges) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14 |
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4/22/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD, R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
21. 2014-289 |
ORD-MC
Repealing Chapt 96 (Sports & Entertainmt Bd, Ord Code; Amend Sec 111.155
(Sports & Entertainmt Bd Trust Fund); Amend Chapt 55 (Economic Dev), Part
2 (Functions & Activities), Repealing Sec 55.205 (Special Events) &
Transferring to newly Created Chapt 54 (Ofc of Sports & Entertainmt), Sec
54.104 (Special Events); Repealing Sec 55.206 (Ofc of Public-Private
Partnerships) & Transferring to Chapt 20 (Executive Ofc of Mayor), Part 4
(Ofc of Public-Private Partnerships); Repealing Secs 55.202 (Powers;
Functions & Duties of the Economic Dev Officer re Sports Complex &
Other Designated Facilities) & 55.203 (Rsvd); Creating New Secs 55.202
(Ofc of Small Business & Entrepreneurships) & 55.203 (Ofc of
Internatl Trade); Approp $23,389,456.69; Auth 18 Positions & 3,611
Part-Time Hrs. (BT 14-053) (RC 14-145) (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14 |
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1.
4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
22. 2014-290 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Kenyon Varn Merritt to the Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing
Ryan A Schwartz as a Community Rep for 1st Term exp 12/31/16. (Merritt) (Req
of Cultural Council) |
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1.
4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
23. 2014-291 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Margaret S "Peggy" Schiffers to the Cultural Svc Grant
Comm, Replacing Melody S Bishop, AIA, as a Community Rep for 1st Term exp
12/31/16. (Merritt) (Req of Cultural Council) |
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1.
4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
24. 2014-292 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Kemal Gasper to the Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Penelope
Steeple Thompson as a Cultural Council Rep for a 1st Term exp 12/31/16.
(Merritt) (Req of Cultural Council) |
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1.
4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
25. 2014-293 |
RESO
Honoring & Commending Al Denson on his Outstanding College & NFL
Football Careers. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Brown) |
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1.
4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 6 - 0 |
26. 2014-294 |
RESO
Honoring & Congratulating Susie Mobley on her 80th Birthday; Declaring
April 27, 2014 as Susie Mobley Day. (Mitchell) (Introduced by CM Brown) |
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1.
4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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APPROVE 6 - 0 |
27. 2014-295 |
ORD
Auth Acceptance of Pymt of City's Pro Rata Portion of Trustee's Recapture of
Funds for Pymt of City's Unsecured Claim in Pending Bankruptcy Case in re
Crescent Resources, LLC, et al, Case No. 09-11507 (U.S. Bankruptcy Court,
Western Dist of Texas, Austin Div); Auth Execution of Documents Required for
such Settlemt; Acknowledging that Expenditure of such Recovered Funds
required further Approp & an Opinion from Bond Counsel; Request Emerg Apv
on Introduction. (Sidman & Laquidara) (Req of Gen Counsel) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14 |
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1.
4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R,F |
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EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE 6 – 0 Place settlement funds into a
contingency account designated “shipyards” |
28. 2014-296 |
ORD
Auth an Engagemt Ltr with Damian Cook for Internship to provide Admin Svcs to
the Task Force on Consolidated Govt; Approp $16,400 for said Svcs; Provide
for Reverter of Funds. (Johnston) (Introduced by CP Gulliford) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14 |
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1.
4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R,F |
READ 2ND & REREFER
NOTE: Other items may be added at the
discretion of the Chair