RULES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday
April 20, 2015 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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9:00
AM |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall |
Dana
M. Farris, Chief
of Legislative Services |
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Bill
Gulliford, Chair |
Legislative
Aide: Juliette Williams |
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Warren
Jones, Vice Chair |
Council
Auditor: Heather Reber/ Kyle Billy |
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Lori
Boyer |
Deputy
General Counsel: Peggy Sidman |
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Stephen
Joost |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
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Robin
Lumb |
Administration:
Teresa Eichner |
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Don
Redman Matt
Schellenberg |
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Meeting
Convened 9:01 AM |
Meeting
Adjourned 10:10 AM |
If a person decides
to appeal any decision made by the Council with the respect to any matter
considered as 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:
CM:
Bill Bishop - 2015-213
Kimberly
Scott – Dir. Regulatory Comp. Dept. - 2015-202
Susan
Grandin - OGC - 2015-214
Steve
Durden – OGC – 2015-214
Folks Huxford – Dir. of Planning Dev.
NOTE:
The next regular meeting will be held Monday, May 4, 2015
At
the beginning of the meeting Council Member Schellenberg announced that he had
requested that a resolution be prepared commemorating the life and
accomplishments of Jack Demetree, whose funeral will
be tomorrow. The other committee members present asked that their names be
added to the resolution as co-sponsors.
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2014-704 |
RESO Encouraging Council President to
consider Replacing Current City Council Appointees to the Police & Fire
Pension Bd of Trustees with George Robbins &
John Thompson. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) |
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1. 10/28/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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11/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/12/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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2. 2014-722 |
ORD Approp
$1,000,000 from Gen Fund - Transfers from Fund Balance for Legislative
Counsel for the City Council on the Issue of Pension Litigation; Waive Sec
108.505 (Special Counsels), Ord Code, to allow
Council Executive Comm to make Selection; City
Council shall Confirm any Selection & Engagemt
Letter for Legislative Counsel; Request 1-Cycle Emerg
Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14 |
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1. 11/12/2014 CO Introduced: R,F |
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11/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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3. 2014-769 |
RESO Reaffirming & Reauthorizing
General Counsel to Commence Litigation to Determine the Legal Validity of Establishmt of the Police & Fire Pension Fund Senior
Staff Voluntary Retiremt Plan & Determine if
the Bd of Trustees of the Fund Mismanaged or took
Unauthorized Actions in Creating said Plan. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Schellenberg) |
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1. 11/25/2014 CO Introduced: R |
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12/1/2014 R Emerg/Approve
7-0 |
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2. 12/9/2014 CO REREFERRED; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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4. 2015-85 |
RESO Conf Appt of William (Billy) Edward Hart as Member of
Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm,
Replacing Daniel E Blanchard for 1st Full Term exp
6/30/17. (Merritt) (Introduced by CM Yarborough) |
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1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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5. 2015-98 |
ORD-MC Repealing Chapt
1 (Gen Provisions) of Article 7 (Departments), City Charter, & Move
Chapter 1 Provisions to a New Article 24 (Departments). (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Boyer) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15 |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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6. 2015-107 |
ORD RE Propty
Purchased by City as Recipient of Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
Monies from a Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) Grant
& as the Purchasing Entity for the 13 Counties of NE Fla; Declaring such
UASI Propty to be Surplus & Auth
the Dir of Fire & Rescue Dept to Transfer the
UASI Propty to County Agcys
or Governing Bodies Currently in Possession of such UASI Propty;
Waive Sec 122.812, Ord Code, to allow for said
Transfer. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15 |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced:
R,F,RCDPHS |
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2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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7. 2015-120 |
RESO Conf Appt of Rebecca Erwin Steele to the Duval County Job
Opportunity Bank Bd of Directors, Replacing Robert
Baldwin for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
4 - 0 |
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8. 2015-122 |
RESO Honoring & Commending Former
JSO Director Jimmy Holderfield & Mr. Jose Cruz on their Bravery &
Quick Action in Apprehending the Perpetrator of a Hit-and-Run Accident.
(Clements) (Introduced by CM Daniels) |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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9. 2015-127 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt
220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code; Updating Regs re: Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for
Vehicle Inspections & Insurance Requiremts;
Creating Chapt 222 (Transportation Network
Companies), Creating Regs for Operations Including
Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Operators, Vehicle
Inspections, Min Insurance Requiremts, Records
Retention & Confidentiality; Creating Code Enforcemt,
Civil Remedies, Violations, Seizure, Impoundmt
& Forfeiture Regs & Provide Authority to
JSO, City Parking Div & Jax Airport Authority
to Seize & Impound or Immobilize Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 222. (Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)
(CPAC #6 Apv) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15 |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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2/17/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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3/2/2015 TEU Sub/Rerefer
5-0; 3/2/2015 R Sub/Rerefer 6-0 |
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3/3/2015 F Sub/Rerefer
7-0 |
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3. 3/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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10. 2015-150 |
ORD-MC Auth
Interlocal Agreemt bet
City & JEA that provide $120,000,000 Pymt to
City & City's Apv of the "JEA Interlocal Partnership Terms" as Defined in the Interlocal Agreemt; Amend Secs 21.04 & 21.07, Article 21 (JEA), City Charter,
re Assessmt Calculation of JEA Annual Pymt to City; Designate Oversight by Finance Dept.
(Hodges) (Req of Mayor & JEA) Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11,
City Charter & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15 |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 3/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F |
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3. 4/14/2015 CO PH Only |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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11. 2015-202 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt
111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code, Sec
111.465 (Zoning Code Enforcemt Spec Rev Fund), to
Transfer the Zoning Code Enforcemt Revolving Fund
from the Plan & Dev Dept to the Regulatory
Compliance Dept. (Shaw) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15 |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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4/6/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Council Member Boyer noted for the
committee’s information that the only zoning enforcement fines that are
deposited into the Planning Department’s budget are vehicle-related fines for
illegal parking; all other zoning enforcement fines and application fees for
waivers, variances, etc. are deposited into the City’s General Fund general
revenue account. APPROVE
5 - 0 |
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12. 2015-203 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt
654 (Code of Subdivision Regs), Sec 654.142
(Subdivision Standards & Policy Advisory Comm)
to replace "Private Utilities" Profession with the
"Underground Utility Contractor" Profession; Amend Subsec (5) to add "Construction Mgmt".
(Shaw) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15 |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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4/6/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE
5 – 0 |
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13. 2015-212 |
ORD-MC Creating New Sec 111.550
(Sidewalk Constrn Spec Rev Fund), Ord Code, to Estab a Spec Rev
Fund for all "Pymts in Lieu of Constrn" apvd Pursuant to
Land Dev Procedures Manual (LDPM) or Donations & any Fund Approp by Council for Capital Costs of Sidewalk Constrn; Approp $133,735
($21,075 from Public Works S & D Capital Projs,
$112,660 from Gen Fund) to said Rev Fund; Amend Sec 654.133 (Required Improvemts: Streets; Curbs & Gutters; Sidewalks;
& Bikeway Requiremts) to provide Reference to
said Rev Fund; Provide Amend to LDPM Consistent with these Changes.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer, Gulliford, Crescimbeni &
Schellenberg) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15 |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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4/6/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary Council Member Boyer described how
this bill developed out of the work of the Special CIP Committee. A proposed
amendment offered by Council Member Schellenberg to require that sidewalk
exemption fees paid by developers in lieu of building required sidewalks must
be segregated into council district-specific sidewalk construction funds died
for lack of a second. AMEND/APPROVE
5 - 0 1.
Correct
account numbers 2.
Increase
approp. by $70,760 for additional revenue over
budget in FY 2014/15 |
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14. 2015-213 |
ORD-MC Amend Secs
28.723 (Boating) 28.724 (Swimming & Beach Activities), & 616.119
(Swimming Prohibited in St Johns River where Posted), Ord
Code, to allow for Swimming by Authorized City Permit. (Johnston) (Introduced
by CM Bishop & Love) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15 |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R,RCDPHS |
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4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS |
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4/15/2015 JWW Approve 10-0 |
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Bill
Summary Council Member Bishop explained the
rationale for the bill and described the event it is intended to accommodate.
Tera Meeks of the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department explained the current regulations on using City parks
and/or docks to access waterways. Council Member Boyer proposed an amendment
to make reference to specific permitted events to clarify that permits are
not for an unlimited time or for unlimited locations. AMEND/APPROVE
5-0 To
include language that makes the permit event specific. |
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15. 2015-214 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 685.104 (Prohibited
Activities for Sexual Offenders & Sexual Predators; Exceptions), Ord Code, to more Clearly Define for Law Enforcemt the types of Events, Decorations & Costumes
that Sexual Predators & Sexual Offenders are Prohibited from Using.
(Grandin) (Introduced by CM Jones) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15 |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R,RCDPHS |
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4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Council Member Jones explained the
rationale behind the proposed changes. Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Jerry Stang answered questions from the committee about
enforcement challenges his officers face and specific ways the current
ordinance is evaded. Assistant General Counsel Susan Grandin expressed
concern on the part of the Office of General Counsel about potential First
Amendment implications that may require additional language regarding
legislative intent and an effort to ensure no infringement on religious
practice. Council Member Boyer suggested the need to reword a section
addressing the likelihood of an opportunity for enticement. A noticed meeting
may be held later in the week to craft several amendments before next
Tuesday’s Council meeting. APPROVE
5 -0 |
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16. 2015-215 |
ORD Approp
$470,108.94 ($100,000 from Designated Contingency for Supv
of Elections & $370,108.94 from Gen Fund/Gen Svc Dist
Fund Balance) to fund Gen Election in May; Recognizing City Pursuing State Reimburfsemts for Spec Primary Election in Dec 2014 &
Spec Gen Election in Feb 2015; Provide for Reverter
of Unused Funds to Gen Fund; Require Apv of 2/3 of
Council Members Present, Pursuant to Sec 106.215(b), Ord
Code. (Johnston) (Introduced by CP Yarborough) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15 |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary In response to a question from
Council Member Boyer, Robert Philips of the Supervisor of Elections’ Office
stated that the amendment on the marked agenda provides sufficient funding
for all costs associated with advertising the referenda for both the March
and May City elections. AMEND/APPROVE
5 – 0 1. Increase
appropriation amount by $15,003.37 to $485,112.31 2. Attach
the Revised BT |
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17. 2015-218 |
RESO Conf Appt of Jill Bechtold as the
School Bd Dist 7 Rep to
the Jax Children's Comm, Replacing Jill R Smith,
for 1st Full Term exp 7/15/18. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
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18. 2015-219 |
RESO Conf Appt of LeAnna Cumber as the
School Bd Dist 3 Rep to
the Jax Children's Comm, Replacing Craig Anthony
Gibbs, for Partial Term exp 7/15/15. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
4 - 0 |
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19. 2015-220 |
RESO Conf Appt of Richard A Brown as Member of Jax Ethics Comm, Replacing Leslie Jean-Bart for Partial Term exp 12/31/16. (Shaw) (Req of
Chief Judge) |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
5 - 0 |
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20. 2015-221 |
RESO Conf Appt of Brian Aull as Member of
Jax Ethics Comm, Replacing L.E. Hutton for 1st Full
Term exp 12/31/18. (Shaw) (Req
of State Attorney) |
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1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/14/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill
Summary AMEND/APPROVE
5 – 0 Term should expire 12/31/17 |
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21. 2015-234 |
ORD-MC Amend Part 5 (Whistleblower
Protection), Chapt 602 (Ethics Code), Ord Code, to Estab the
Inspector General as the Whistleblower Official for the City. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Lumb) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15 |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND REREFER |
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22. 2015-251 |
ORD Naming a City-Owned Parcel at NW
Corner of Lee & Houston Sts as the "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park". (Dist
9-Jones) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Jones) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15 |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND REREFER |
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23. 2015-253 |
ORD-MC Repealing Sec 116.910
(Residence within City Preferred), Chapt 116
(Employees & Employee Benefits), Ord Code &
Creating New Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Required), Requiring New
Employees of the City to live within Duval County beginning 1/1/16.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15 |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND REREFER |
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24. 2015-258 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt
121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord
Code; Amend Secs 121.102(e) & 121.113; Create
New Secs 121.211 thru 121.214 for "Group II
Members; Attach Actuarial Impact Statemt. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Boyer) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15 |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Waive C.R.
AMEND(FL)/Refer; R,F; 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND REREFER |
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25. 2015-260 |
RESO Designating May 15, 2015 as Bike
to Work Day in Jacksonville. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Redman) |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE
5 - 0 |
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26. 2015-261 |
RESO Conf Appt of Ingrid K Montgomery-Fluellen
to Duval County Election Advisory Panel, Replacing Megan Jeane
Mauney for Partial Term exp
4/16/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND REREFER |
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27. 2015-262 |
RESO Conf Appt of Robert Joseph McKinnon to the Planning Comm, Planning Dist 1 Rep,
Replacing Mary E Goldsmith for 1st Full Term exp
10/1/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND REREFER |
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28. 2015-263 |
RESO Conf Appt of Christina Parrish to Art in Public Places Comm as a Lay Citizen, Replacing Jefree
Shalev for 1st Full Term exp
12/31/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ
2ND REREFER |
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29. 2015-264 |
RESO Honoring & Commending
Westside Church of Christ, Inc on their 85th Church
Anniversary. (Mitchell) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni) |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R |
Bill
Summary
APPROVE
5 - 0
Jeff Clements, Council Research
Division
Posted 4.20.15 4:30 p.m.