RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

 

Tuesday February 17, 2015

Tape No.________________________

9:00 AM

Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall

Dana M. Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

Bill Gulliford, Chair

Legislative Aide: Juliette Williams

Warren Jones, Vice Chair

Council Auditors: H. Reber, K. Billy, K. Sherman

Johnny Gaffney

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Stephen Joost (arr. 9:07a)

Robin Lumb (arr 10:21a)

Chief of Research: Yvonne P. Mitchell Administration: Teresa Eichner

Don Redman (arr. 9:07a)

Matt Schellenberg

 

Meeting Convened 9:05 AM                         Meeting Adjourned 12:11 PM

 

 

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:

 

 

CM Greg Anderson

CM Lori Boyer

CM John Crescimbeni

CM Jim Love

CP Clay Yarborough

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Monday, March 2, 2015


 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

1. 2014-548

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 118 (City Grants), Part 1 (Gen Provisions), Ord Code, by Creating New Sec 118.107 to fund Elements of the State Court System to provide Legal Aid Progs to Low-Income Persons thru Contributions to Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc; Estab Spending Limits. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Gulliford, Jones, Brown, Daniels, Crescimbeni & Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14

1. 8/12/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

8/18/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

2/2/2015 R Sub/Rerefer 7-0

2/3/2015 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0

3. 2/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

APPROVED 5-2 (Schellenberg/Joost)

 

2. 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)

1. 9/23/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

10/6/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

10/7/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 10/14/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

3. 2014-665

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code, Part 5 (Admin; Enforcemt); Amend Secs 220.502 (Code Enforcemt; Civil Remedies) & 220.503 (Violations) to provide Addnl Enforcemt Remedies; Create new Sec 220.504 (Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture) to provide Authority to JSO to Seize & Impound For-Hire Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 220. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Joost)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

1. 10/14/2014 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

10/20/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary

 

SUB-AMEND-APPROVED 6-1 (Schellenberg)

 

Additional amendments:

 

#1 - include clarification of “City of Jacksonville as is defined by Ordinance Code 148”

as stated by Mr. Duckworth, Risk Manager

#2 – increase fines for offenses: 1st- $250, 2nd -$500, 3rd - $1000

4. 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)

1. 10/28/2014 CO Introduced: R

11/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/12/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

5. 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

1. 11/12/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

11/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary

 

 

DEFER

 

6. 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

1. 11/12/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

11/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary

 

 

DEFER

7. 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)

1. 11/25/2014 CO Introduced: R

12/1/2014 R Emerg/Approve 7-0

2. 12/9/2014 CO REREFERRED; R

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

8. 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

1. 1/13/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU

1/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 1/27/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

9. 2015-41

RESO Conf Appt of Christopher D Flagg to the Art in Public Places Comm, Replacing Brandon Choy, as a Cultural Council Rep for an Unexp Term exp 12/31/15. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

1. 1/13/2015 CO Introduced: R

1/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 1/27/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

 

APPROVED 6-0

 

 

10. 2015-50

ORD Estab an Honorary Street Designation on Monument Rd from McCormick Rd to Ft Caroline Rd; Provide for Installation of 2 Honorary Roadway Markers; Honoring the Legacy of David Boynton & Recognizing his Achievemts; Waive Sec 745.105(e)(2), Ord Code, re Persons after whom such Designation may be named. (Shaw) (Introduced by CP Yarborough & Co-sponsored by CM Crescimbeni)

TEU PH - 2/17/15

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/27/15 & 2/24/15

1. 1/13/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU

1/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 1/27/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,TEU

 

Bill Summary

 

 

AMEND-APPROVED 7-0

 

11. 2015-53

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code, Creating New Sec 111.870 (Library Fines Spec Rev Trust Fund) to Create a Trust Fund to allow the Jax Library to retain Rev from Collection of Fines. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer & Gulliford, Co-Sponsored by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/15

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVED - (6-1) Schellenberg

 

12. 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)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/15

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

 

Deferral until Friday, February 20th at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

 

13. 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)

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

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R,LUZ, F (added 2/10/15)

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/3/2015 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, LUZ

 

Bill Summary

 

 

DEFER

14. 2015-68

ORD Approp $6,000 from Spec Council Operating Contingency to Supv of Elections - Advertising & Promotion Acct for Advertising of Proposed Referendums Apvd by 2014-747-E & 2014-681-E. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/15

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R,F

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVED 7-0

15. 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

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

16. 2015-75

ORD Auth an Exchange Agreemt with William G Wright of Proptys adjacent to Seaton Creek Preserve, each approx 3.497 Acres, a Release by Wright of his Access Easemt across Seaton Creek Preserve & the Planting by Wright of Long Leaf Pine Seedlings on the Easemt Parcel, the Exchange to be at No Cost to City; Waive Provisions of Sec 122.422 (Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div; Investigation of Need; Council Action), to Allow for Exchange; Waive Sec 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed Value over $25,000) to allow Conveyance to Wright without using Admin Processes; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Stockwell) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/15

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

 

AMEND-APPROVED 7-0

 

17. 2015-83

RESO Urging Gov Rick Scott to Direct the Chief Inspector General & FDLE to provide an Audit, Investigation & Review of the Jax Police & Fire Pension Fund Senior Pension Plan; Directing Distribution of Legislation. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni & Co-sponsored by CM's Yarborough & Bishop)

1. 1/27/2015 CO EMERG/Failed 9-7; 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND-APPROVED 8-0

18. 2015-84

RESO Expressing City's Support for Appl by Empowerment Academy, Inc to Participate in the Fla Community Contribution Tax Credit Prog for Purposes of Revitalizing & Strengthening the Urban Core & North Jax Areas by Providing Low to Moderate Income Families with Home Ownership Assistance; Provide for Compliance with Comp Plan. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Brown)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVED 7-0

 

19. 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)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

20. 2015-86

RESO Conf Appt of Joseph P Loretta, RLA, LEED AP to Downtown Dev Review Bd, Replacing Christopher D Flagg, as a Landscape Architect Rep for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

APPROVED 6-0

 

21. 2015-87

RESO Conf Appt of David Wakefield as a Member of the Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm as a Banking Industry Rep, Replacing Daniel F Albert for a Partial Term exp 11/30/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

APPROVED 6-0

 

22. 2015-88

RESO Conf Appt of Richard Weber to the Jax Housing Authority, Replacing Michelle B Barnett, for 1st Full Term exp 9/16/18. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

 

APPROVED 6-0

 

23. 2015-89

RESO Conf Appt of Search Dannheim to the Historic Preservation Comm, Replacing Richard Moore for 1st Full Term exp 3/4/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

APPROVED 6-0

24. 2015-90

RESO Conf Appt of Leed Silverfield to the Subdivision Standard & Policy Advisory Comm as a Land Developer Rep, Replacing Christopher D Jones for 1st Full Term exp 11/30/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

APPROVED 6-0

 

25. 2015-91

RESO Conf Appt of Daniel Blanchard to the Planning Comm, Dist 3, Replacing Dow W Peters, III for a 1st Full Term exp 9/30/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

APPROVED 6-0

 

26. 2015-93

RESO Honoring & Commending Karen Bowling for her Dedication & Performance in the Position of City Chief Administrative Officer. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Gulliford & Co-sponsored by CM's Yarborough & Carter)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND-APPROVED Approved 7-0

 

Introduction of resolution changed to a Council Amendment.

27. 2015-94

RESO Honoring & Congratulating Adam Resch upon reach the Rank of Eagle Scout & Commending him for his "Fallen Officers Memorial" Eagle Project. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Lumb & Co-sponsored by CM's Yarborough & Carter)

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

Bill Summary

 

CM Crescimbeni and CM Redman requested their names be added to resolution.

 

APPROVED 7-0

 

 

28. 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

1. 1/27/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary

 

EMERG-DENIED 0-7 (Gulliford, Jones, Gaffney, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg)

 

DEFER

29. 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

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

30. 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

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

2/11/2015 JWW Approve 8-0

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

31. 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

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

32. 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

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

33. 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

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

34. 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

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

Bill Summary

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

35. 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)

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

36. 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)

1.      2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

37. 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)

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

38. 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)

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

39. 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)

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

40. 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)

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

41. 2015-123

RESO Honoring & Commending Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve Superintendent Barbara Goodman on Occasion of her Retirement from the National Park Service. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

CP Yarborough and CM Jones requested to be added to resolution.

 

APPROVED 7-0

 

 

42. 2015-124

RESO Honoring & Commending J & D Maintenance & Services for Achieving Successing & thereby Graduating from JSEB, Providing Quality Svc, Mentoring Small Businesses & Giving Back to the Community. (Mitchell) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVED 7-0

 

 

43. 2015-125

RESO Honoring & Commending Greenscape of Jacksonville, Inc on its 40th Anniversary. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary

 

CM Crescimbeni, CM Lumb and CM Schellenberg requested to be added to resolution.

 

APPROVED 7-0

 

 

 

44. 2015-126

RESO Conf Appt of Charles E Kleeman as Member of Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, Replacing Joseph E Andrews for 1st Term exp 6/30/17. (Merritt) (Introduced by CM Yarborough)

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary

 

 

APPROVED 6-0

 

45. 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

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

46. 2015-128

ORD-MC Expressing Council Intent re Utilization of Revenues derived from Levy of Discretionary Sales Surtax; Levy & Impose a ½ 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

1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F

 

Bill Summary

 

                             EMERG-DENIED 3-4 (Schellenberg, Gaffney, Joost, Lumb)

 

 

                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

*****NOTE: Other items may be added at the discretion of the Chair****