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RULES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Monday
March 02, 2015 |
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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Bill
Gulliford, Chair |
Legislative
Aide: Juliette Williams |
Warren
Jones, Vice Chair |
Council
Auditor: Heather Reber/Kyle Billy |
Lori
Boyer |
Deputy
General Counsel: Peggy Sidman |
Stephen
Joost |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
Robin
Lumb |
Administration:
Teresa Eichner |
Don
Redman Matt
Schellenberg |
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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.
Meeting Convened: 9:08 AM Meeting Adjourned 12:46 PM
__________________________________________________________________________________
Attendance:
CM: Jim
Love
CM:
Clay Yarborough
CM:
John Crescimbeni
Item/File
No. |
Title/History |
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1.
2014-653 |
RESO Urging Mayor to Continue Litigation styled Randall
Wyse, et al, vs. City of Jacksonville, et al, Case No. 3:13-cv-121-J-34MCR to
Completion to Determine the Validity of the "30 Yr Agreemt" bet
City & Jax Police & Fire Pension Fund (PFPF) Bd of Trustees & the
Appropriate Entity to Negotiate for Police & Fire Pension Benefits of the
PFPF. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) |
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1. 9/23/2014 CO
Introduced: R,F |
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10/6/2014 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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10/7/2014 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 10/14/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary DEFER |
2.
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 |
3.
2014-721 |
ORD Invoking City's Right to Terminate the Restated
Agreemt bet City & Jax Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees, dtd
3/5/01, as Amended, on Grounds that it is Illegal & Unenforceable; Auth
OGC to take Action to Effectuate the Purpose of this Ord; Request 1-Cycle
Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni, Gulliford &
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 |
4.
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 |
5.
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 |
6.
2015-2 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 73 (Environmental Protection Bd) (EPB),
Sec 73.102 (Powers & Duties), Ord Code, to add new Subsecs (o) & (p)
to include Addnl Duties of EPB as Recommended by the Task Force on
Consolidated Govt. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer & Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/27/15 |
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1. 1/13/2015 CO
Introduced: R,TEU |
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1/20/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/20/2015 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/27/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
7.
2015-54 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension
Plan [PFPP]), Ord Code; Create Sec 121.101(f); Amend 121.107(d) (Credit for
Broken Svc, Continuous Svc, Partial Yrs Transferability & Svc as a Fla
State Certified Police Officer or Fire Fighter); Amend Sec 121.102(e) (Police
& Fire Pension Plans) Create New Member Category of "Group II
Member" based on Date of Hire; Sec 121.113(a)(1), (a)(2), & (b)
(Calculation of Pension Contributions for Police & Fire Pension Fund
[PFPF]) Revising Contribution %'s of Existing PFPP Members; Create Secs
121.114 (Unfunded Actuarial Liability; Mutual Contributions) re Mutual Obligations
of City & PFPF Bd of Trustees in Addressing the Liability, 121.115
(Supplemental Share Plan), 121.116 (Bd of Trustees Investment Authority) to
Outline the Investment Authority of the PFPF Bd of Trustees; 121.117 (Exec
Dir Administrator) to Outline Qualifications for Future Exec Administrators
of PFPF, 121.118 (Use of Gen Counsel) to outline PFPF'S use of Gen Counsel;
Amend Secs 121.201 (Retiremt Benefits) to Create Sec, 121.201A for
"Group I Members" & Sec 121.201B for "Group II Members"
to outline Pension Benefits to each Group, 121.204 (Surviving Spouse's
Benefits), 121.206 (Children's Benefits) & 121.209 (Deferred Retiremt
Option Prog (DROP) FOR Group I Members; Create New Sec 121.211 (Backdrop for
Group II Members) to Estab Backdrop Prog of Pension Benefits for Group II
Members; Create New Part 5 (Financial Investment & Advisory Comm); Create
New Part 6 (Ethics, Fiduciary Responsibilities & Best Practices); Amend
Article 22 (Jax Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees, City Charter;
Attach Required Actuarial Impact Statemt; Provide Sunset Provision; Provide
Prospective Effective Date of Ord until Permanent Funding Source is Provided
by Mayor & Enacted by Ord by City Council. (Benson) (Req of Mayor &
Co-sponsored by CM's Daniels, Holt & Jones) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/10/15 |
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1. 1/27/2015 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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2/2/2015 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2/3/2015 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/3/2015 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS
(Rereferred to R & RCDPHS per CP 2/24/15) |
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2/18/2015 RCDPHS Approve 5-1
(Bishop); 2/18/2015 F Approve 5-2
(Boyer, Gulliford) |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet The committee engaged in considerable debate about the
proposed pension revisions and posed questions to Mayor’s Chief of Staff
Chris Hand, General Counsel Jason Gabriel and Assistant Counsel Steve Durden
about the legal status of the so-called “30 year agreement” between the City
and the Police and Fire Pension Fund. Council Member Crescimbeni suggested
the need for a clear and unambiguous definition for the term “rate of return”
and clarity about the expenses that may be netted out before calculation of
that figure. The members debated the merits of adopting a plan with some less
than optimal features in return for getting a new, less expensive pension
plan in place to reduce the City’s annual costs in the short run. An amendment proposed by Council Member Boyer to insert a
sunset date for the PFPF to approve the agreement of April 30, 2015 was
approved 4-3. A motion by Council Member Schellenberg to remove any reference
to the Senior Staff Voluntary Retirement Plan was approved 5-2. A motion by
Council Member Boyer to calculate the DROP actual rate of return over all 5
years rather than as 5 individual yearly calculations was withdrawn. A
combined Rules amendment was approved 4-3. AMEND/APPROVE
(3) 1.
Attach revised Exhibit 1 to fill in
the sunset date of 4/30/2015 2.
Reduce the term to 3 years 3.
Strike references to SSVRP and restate a whereas clause |
8.
2015-55 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 656.1337 (Sports & Entertainmt
Complex Sign Overlay Zone), Pertaining to "Offsite Commercial
Billboard" Signs Pursuant to Naming Rights or Sponsorship Agreemt; Amend
Sec 23.02 (Definition of Offsite Commercial Billboard), City Charter, &
Secs 614.142 (Unlawful Sign Messages) & 656.1309 (Unlawful Sign
Messages), to be Consistent with Changes to Sec 656.1337. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Bishop) (PD Apv, PC Deny) LUZ PH - 3/3/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S.
& CR 3.601 - 2/24/15 & 3/10/15 |
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1. 1/27/2015 CO
Introduced: R,LUZ, F (added 2/10/15) |
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2/2/2015 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2/3/2015 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, LUZ |
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3. 2/24/2015 CO PH Addnl 3/10/15 |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
9.
2015-74 |
ORD Apv Agreemt with Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville,
Inc Providing for Habijax (1) to Refund to City the City's Costs in Acquiring
& Donating to Habijax Lands Described in the Agreemt & (2) Render
Title to the Lands Marketable where Possible; Waiving Sec 122.461, Ord Code.
(Dists 7-Gaffney, 8-Lee & 9-Jones) (Stockwell) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/10/15 |
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1. 1/27/2015 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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2/2/2015 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2/3/2015 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/3/2015 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
10.
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 |
11.
2015-96 |
ORD Approp $43,011 ($15,000 from Mayor's Exec Operating
Contingency - Rsv Acct & $28,011 from Spec Council Operating Contingency)
to the Circuit Court - Admin Judicial Support ($11,011 to the Capital Items
Ofc Furniture & Equipmt including Fax Acct & $32,000 to the
Specialized Equipmt Acct) to Restore Cuts to the Courts; Request 1-Cycle
Emerg Apv. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Clark) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/10/15 |
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1. 1/27/2015 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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2/2/2015 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2/3/2015 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/3/2015 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary The committee questioned Chief Judge Mark Mahon and Court
Administrator Joe Stelma about the equipment proposed to be purchased and
about the budget process that led to the funding being eliminated during the
2014 budget hearings by the Finance Committee. Mr. Stelma explained the
differences between operating expenses that will and will not be paid by the
state court system. The committee requested a detailed list of the proposed
purchases and several members indicated that the already-reduced Special
Council Contingency fund must be conserved to be available for truly
necessary uses for the remainder of the fiscal year. DEFER |
12.
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 The bill was deferred at the request of the sponsor until
after the City elections in March and May pending the results of voter
referenda on related Charter changes. DEFER |
13.
2015-101 |
ORD Approp $98,000 from Environmental Protection Fund for
a 4-Yr Study of Mercury in the Environment; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2018-2019; Auth Agreemt with Jax Univ for the Study; Provide Oversight by
Regulatory Compliance Dept; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g) (Exemptions),
Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code, for said Prof Svcs; Waive Conflicting
Provisions of Sec 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Chapt 360 (Environmental Reg), to
Auth EPB to Purchase Equipmt for Use in the Study. (BT 15-025) (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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2/11/2015 JWW
Approve 8-0 |
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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 James Richardson of the Environmental Protection Board
staff answered questions about the study and about the process by which Jacksonville
University was selected to receive the sole-source contract for the work. DEFER |
14.
2015-104 |
ORD Approp $642.65 to var Sub-Object Codes for Ofc of
Inspector General (OIG) to allow OIG to Operate within Required Budget Codes
of City & to Purchase Computers, Telephones & IT Operations Support.
(BT 15-031) (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 |
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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 Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 1.
Attach
correct BT 2.
Correct
BT language within the bill |
15.
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 |
16.
2015-111 |
ORD Declaring Surplus Fire Rescue 13 Freightliner/
American LaFrance valued at $9,450 & Auth Transfer to Guardians of the
Ribbon - Jacksonville Chapter, Inc, at No Cost; Waive Sec 122.813, Ord Code,
re Disposal of Fire Equipmt to allow said Donation; Provide for Reverter.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Holt) 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 DEFER |
17.
2015-112 |
ORD Declaring Surplus a Propty on 4th St (RE#
070930-0000); Auth Conveyance; Waive Subpart B (Real Propty Dispositions),
Part 4 (Real Propty), Chapt 122 (Public Property), Ord Code. (Dist 7-Gaffney)
(Stockwell) (Introduced by CM Gaffney) 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,TEU,F |
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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, TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 Correct whereas
clause regarding sale of subject property as part of adjacent property. |
18.
2015-117 |
RESO Conf Appt of Curtis W Hartin, R.Ph. as Member of the
Health & Life Insurance Procuremt Comm, Replacing Kevin L Southerland.
(Merritt) (Introduced by CP Yarborough) |
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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 Mr. Hartin answered questions about his perception of
employee self-insurance. APPROVE 6-0 |
19.
2015-118 |
RESO Conf Appt of Curtis L Hart as a Member of the Context
Sensitive Streets Standards Comm as a Land Developer Rep for 1st Full Term
exp 7/31/18. (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 Fact Sheet DEFER |
20.
2015-119 |
RESO Conf Appt of Dr. Stephanie James to the Duval County
Job Opportunity Bank Bd of Directors replacing Cherron C Newby 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 Fact Sheet APPROVE 6-0 |
21.
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 Fact Sheet DEFER |
22.
2015-121 |
RESO Conf Appt of Rhonda Peoples-Waters as a Member of Jax
Ethics Comm, Replacing Ywana M Allen, for Partial Term of 2/1/15 thru
12/31/16. (Shaw) (Req of Jax Ethics Comm) |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
|
2/17/2015 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
|
Bill
Summary APPROVE 6-0 |
23.
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 |
|
2/17/2015 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
|
Bill
Summary DEFER |
24.
2015-127 |
ORD-MC Creating Chapt 222 (Transportation Network
Companies), Ord Code, 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) 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 |
|
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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Bill
Summary A substitute bill proposed by Council Member Schellenberg,
almost identical to Council Member Anderson’s amendment in development and
addressing the issue of vehicle medallions, was approved. SUB/REREFER 6 -
0 |
25.
2015-128 |
ORD-MC Expressing Council Intent re Utilization of
Revenues derived from Levy of Discretionary Sales Surtax; Levy & Impose a
˝ Cent per Dollar on all Transactions in Duval County that are Subject to the
State Tax on Sales, Use, Rentals, Admissions & Other Transactions imposed
by Chapt 212, F.S.; Amend Ord Code by Creating New Chapt 776 (Discretionary
Sales Surtax for Emerg Fire Rescue Svcs & Facilities); Provide for
Referendum Apv; Direct Supv of Elections to place Referendum Question on the
5/19/2015 Ballot; Provide for Financial Impact State. (Sidman) (Introduced by
CM Gulliford) 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 |
|
2/17/2015 R Read
2nd & Rerefer; 2/17/2015 R
Emerg/Approve 3-4 (Failed) |
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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 |
|
Bill
Summary Peggy Sidman and Steve Durden of the General Counsel’s
Office explained the process of implementing the proposed sales tax, how the
funds can be used, and how it
would impact on the City’s ability to set the millage rate for other purposes
aside from fire and rescue services. Mr. Durden explained that the statutory
language is somewhat vague and Jacksonville would be among the first
jurisdictions to utilize this tax, so there is no
experience or court precedents to guide the City’s actions. AMEND/APPROVE
4-3 (Schellenberg, Lumb, Joost) 1.
Page 3, Line 30, strike “but” and
insert “shall be” 2.
Page 6, line 1 after “the” insert
“one-half cent” 3.
Page 6, line 2 after “against” insert
“one-half cent” 4.
Include that the tax would not begin
until January 1, 2016 5.
Correct ballot title to comply with
15 word limit |
26.
2015-129 |
RESO Honoring & Commending Dr. Barbara Darby Upon Her
Retirement as President of the North Campus and Nassau Ctr of Fla State
College at Jax. (Introduced by CM Brown & Co-Sponsored by CM Jones) |
|
1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
|
Bill
Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
27.
2015-130 |
RESO Conf Appt of Tayloe Georgia McDonald as Member of
Cultural Service Grant Comm, Replacing Abel Harding as a Cultural Council Rep
for term Exp 12/31/17. (Merritt) (Cultural Council) |
|
1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
|
Bill
Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
28.
2015-131 |
RESO Conf Appt of Elizabeth Anne "Beth" Harvey
as Member of Cultural Service Grant Comm, Replacing Juan M Diaz as a
Community Rep for term Exp 12/31/17. (Merritt) (Cultural Council) |
|
1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
|
Bill
Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
29.
2015-132 |
RESO Conf Appt of Linda Marie Lanier as Member of Cultural
Service Grant Comm, Replacing Elizabeth Augustus as a Community Rep for term
Exp 12/31/17. (Merritt) (Cultural Council) |
|
1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
|
Bill
Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
30.
2015-133 |
RESO Conf Appt of Robert A Heekin to the JEA, Replacing
Ronald Townsend for 1st Full Term exp 2/28/19. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) |
|
1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
31.
2015-134 |
RESO Appt Jill Haskell as Member of Jax Waterways Comm,
Replacing Scott Shine as a General Public Rep for a Partial Term exp
12/31/15. (Merritt) (Introduced by CM Yarborough) |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
32.
2015-135 |
RESO Declaring Week of 3/15/15 - 3/21/15 as Children's
Week in Jax & 3/19/15 as Parents & Children's Day in Jax. (Clements)
(Introduced by CM Holt) |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
33.
2015-147 |
ORD Waiving Sec 260.201 (License), Chapt 260 (Disposal of
Waste Tires), Ord Code, from 3/19/15 thru 3/28/15 to allow for Transp of more
than 8 Tires for the 2015 Waste Tire & Sign Buyback Event. (McCain) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/10/15 |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
34.
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 - |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
35.
2015-153 |
ORD Declaring Surplus a Tax Reverted Parcel at 6401 Terry
Parker Dr N; Recognizing Disposition of Parcel Pursuant to Chapt 122 (Public
Propty); Waive Sec 122.429 (Uses of Proceeds from Surplus Land Sales) to allow
Net Proceeds from Sale to be Deposited in the SHIP & HOME Accounts. (Dist
7) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/10/15 |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
36.
2015-159 |
ORD Appt Dr. Roi Dagan as Member of Environmental
Protection Bd, Replacing Gary John Bowers as a Medical Profession Rep for 1st
Term exp 9/30/18; Waive Sec 50.102, Ord Code, Requiring Bd Members to be
Duval County Residents. (Merritt) (Introduced by CP Yarborough) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/10/15 |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO
Introduced: R |
Bill Summary
James Richardson said that the Environmental Protection
Board has tried unsuccessfully to recruit physicians to represent the medical
community on the EPB and has identified a very qualified candidate who lives
outside the county. The committee took no action and will debate the proposed
out-of-county residency waiver at the next meeting before inviting Dr. Dagan to
be present at the subsequent meeting.
READ 2ND & REREFER
Jeff Clements, Council Research Division
Posted 3.3.15 3:00 p.m.