RULES COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

January 20,2015

 

BILL GULLIFORD, CHAIR

 

CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

 

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in Council Chambers, City Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, January 20,2015.  The meeting was called to order at 9:10 A.M. by Committee Chair Bill Gulliford.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 A.M.

 

 

 

Members in Attendance:                          Staff Attendance:

                 

                       CM Bill Gulliford, Chair                           Marilyn Allen, Legislative Aide

                       CM Warren Jones, Vice Chair                Kyle Billy, Principal Auditor

                       CM John Gaffney – Excused                  Heather Reber, Asst. Auditor

                       CM Stephen Joost                                Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

                       CM Robin Lumb - Excused                    Margo Klosterman, Administration

                       CM Don Redman                                   Peggy Sidman, Deputy General Counsel

                       CM Matt Schellenberg

                       

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

CM Boyer

CM Crescimbeni

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.    2014-306   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 126 (PROCUREMENT CODE) AMENDING SECTION 126.102 (DEFINITIONS); CREATING THE JACKSONVILLE PROCUREMENT AWARDS COMMITTEE (JPAC); REDUCING THREE AWARDS COMMITTEES TO ONE COMMITTEE; CLARIFYING LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT THE PROCUREMENT CODE; CREATING SECTION 126.219, ENTITLED PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; CREATING SECTION 126.220, ENTITLED UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS; CREATING A NEW PART 7, ENTITLED PROTEST PROCEDURES; CREATING A NEW PART 10 ENTITLED FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE; REORGANIZING AND NUMBERING CERTAIN PARTS; AND   PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/19/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 20, 2014

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: January 20, 2015

 

Recommend  to WITHDRAW.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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2.    2014-427   AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 518.111 (DEFINITIONS) TO AMEND THE DEFINITION FOR "BLIGHT, BLIGHTING INFLUENCE OR BLIGHTING FACTOR" TO ADD CRIMINAL FACTORS; TO ADD A NEW DEFINITION FOR "HISTORIC STRUCTURES"; TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION "(M)" TO ADD AS AN UNSAFE STRUCTURE THOSE NON-HISTORIC, BUILDINGS THAT HAVE BEEN BOARDED UP, THAT HAVE UNPAID CODE ENFORCEMENT, NUISANCE OR DEMOLITION LIENS, AND HAVE NO ACTIVE WATER OR ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR A TIME PERIOD THAT EXCEEDS 24 MONTHS;AMENDING CHAPTER 122 ORDINANCE CODE (PUBLIC PROPERTY); SECTION 122.461 (DONATION FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSING) AMENDING SUBSECTION (A) TO ADD SUPPLEMENTAL LANGUAGE  THAT ANY CITY-OWNED BUILDING THAT HAS BEEN VACANT AND/OR BOARDED-UP FOR 24 MONTHS MAY BE DONATED TO A PRIVATE ENTITY/CORPORATION OR THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/14/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/5/2015 - Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: January 06, 2015

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER. 

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: January 20, 2015

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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3.    2014-750   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 120 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RETIREMENT PLANS), SECTIONS 120.202 AND 120.502, TO PROVIDE THAT APPOINTED EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 14, 2014, WITHIN THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, PURSUANT TO §602.303(W), ORDINANCE CODE, WHO CHOOSE TO JOIN A CITY-SPONSORED RETIREMENT PROGRAM SHALL ONLY BE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN; PROVIDING THAT CHANGES TO CHAPTER 120 ARE LIMITED TO THOSE ONLY IN MANAGERIAL ROLES HIRED UNDER §602.303(W), ORDINANCE CODE, AND CURRENT PLAN PARTICIPANTS, WHO ARE HIRED UNDER §602.303(W), SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/1/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/5/2015 - Defer 6-0

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: January 20, 2015

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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4.    2014-776   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE; AMENDING SECTION 118.602 (RESPONSIBILITY), CHAPTER 118 (CITY GRANTS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CLARIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2015 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: January 20, 2015

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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5.    2014-779   A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO "IN GOD WE TRUST" IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT CITY HALL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2015 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: January 20, 2015

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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6.    2015-44   A RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING PROJECT SOS, INC., FOR ITS 21 YEAR COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES IN JACKSONVILLE TO STRENGTHEN, EMPOWER, AND EDUCATION THEM TO MAKE HEALTHIER LIFE CHOICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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7.    2015-46   A RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR ITS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND AWARD FOR ITS HISTORICAL RE-ENACTOR PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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8.    2015-47   A RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING THE TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2014 FLORIDA STATE CLASS 3A CHAMPIONSHIP; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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9.    2015-48   A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND COMMENDING THE MANY NOTEWORTHY ACHEIEVEMENTS OF REAR ADMIRAL KEVIN F. DELANEY, UNITED STATES NAVY (RETIRED); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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10.    2015-52   A RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO CONVENE A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE KESSLER TRANSFER STATION FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PURPOSE OF NEGOTIATING THE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION; REQUESTING A ONE CYCLE EMERGENCY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES – Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Redman, Schellenberg ( 5 )

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2ND READINGS

 

11.    2015-1   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 (EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION (H) TO SECTION 20.110 (MAYORAL TRANSITION) TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING TO STAFF DESIGNATED FOR MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION AND/OR OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOLLOWING A MAYORAL TRANSITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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12.    2015-2   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 73 (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD), SECTION 73.102 (POWERS AND DUTIES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ADD NEW SUBSECTIONS (O) AND (P) TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TASK FORCE ON CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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13.    2015-3   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 95.103 (MEMBERSHIP; TERMS; COMPOSITION), CHAPTER 95 (JACKSONVILLE WATERWAYS COMMISSION), ORDINANCE CODE, TO INCLUDE ONE MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND ONE MEMBER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD AS EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE JACKSONVILLE WATERWAYS COMMISSION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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14.    2015-4   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PART 4 (FISCAL MANAGEMENT), CHAPTER 106 (BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; ACKNOWLEDGING SECTION 106.401 (EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZATIONS); AMENDING SECTION 106.422 (FINANCIAL REPORT TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE THE MAYOR TO CERTIFY IN EACH QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT THAT THE EMPLOYEE CAPS ARE ACCURATE AND COMPLY WITH THE BUDGETARY ALLOWANCE FOR EACH DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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15.    2015-5   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 128 (RISK MANAGEMENT), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 128.120 (REPORTS ON PROGRAM), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT TO COUNCIL THE SEMI-ANNUAL RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT TO COUNCIL AN INVENTORY OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES MAINTAINED BY RISK MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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16.    2015-6   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 804 (JACKSONVILLE TRAFFIC CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 804.617 (OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY), PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE OBSTRUCTION OF VISIBILITY RESTRICTIONS SHALL BE GUILTY OF A NON-CRIMINAL OFFENSE PUNISHABLE BY A CIVIL PENALTY AS A CLASS A INFRACTION PURSUANT TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 609 (CODE ENFORCEMENT CITATIONS); AMENDING CHAPTER 609 (CODE ENFORCEMENT CITATIONS), SECTION 609.109 (APPLICABLE CHAPTERS AND PARTS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CLASSIFY OFFENSES MADE WITH RESPECT TO OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY WITHIN THE CITY'S EXISTING UNIFORM FINE SCHEDULE AND TO SPECIFICALLY DELINEATE THE CITY'S ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 804 (JACKSONVILLE TRAFFIC CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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17.    2015-7   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL; AMENDING RULE 2.102 (STANDING COMMITTEE DUTIES), CHAPTER 2 (COMMITTEES), PART 1 (GENERAL RULES), COUNCIL RULES, TO  PROVIDE FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR DUVAL COUNTY, OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE WHICH ADDRESSES ISSUES RELATED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH, HOSPITALS, AND RELATED MATTERS; AMENDING RULE 3.102 (PREPARATION OF BILLS), CHAPTER 3 (LEGISLATION), PART 1 (GENERAL RULES), COUNCIL RULES, TO REQUIRE ANY LEGISLATION FILED WHICH APPROVES OR AUTHORIZES A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT FOR EXECUTION BY THE CITY SHALL SPECIFY THE DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, COMMISSION, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY WITHIN THE CITY WHICH WILL HAVE MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PARTICULAR CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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18.    2015-14   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $583,587 (A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000 AND A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,587) FROM THE NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ("FUND") TO FIRST COAST NO MORE HOMELESS PETS, INC., A FLORIDA NON PROFIT CORPORATION ("COMPANY"), TO FUND THE ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING PROPERTY INTO A NEW VETERINARIAN CLINIC AND RELATED FACILITIES  TO BE LOCATED AT 464 CASSAT AVENUE (THE "PROJECT"), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-026; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016;APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND COMPANY (AND "TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS"); WAIVING CERTAIN FUND PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 2007-281-E; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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19.    2015-15   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $58,220 FROM THE NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (NWJEDF) TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HDW PARTNERS II, INC. TO FUND THE REQUIRED OFF-SITE INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1,850 SQUARE FOOT CHURCH'S CHICKEN RESTAURANT  TO BE LOCATED AT 1855 DUNN AVENUE (THE "PROJECT"), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-028; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND HDW PARTNERS II, INC.; WAIVING CERTAIN NWJEDF PROJECT CRITERIA APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 2007-281-E; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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20.    2015-29   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CHAPTER 745 (ADDRESSING AND STREET NAMING REGULATIONS) ORDINANCE CODE; RENAMING A SECTION OF TAYLOR FIELD ROAD WHICH EXTENDS WEST FROM LONGLEAF BRANCH ROAD TO A DEAD END IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11 TO "ROUND HOUSE ROAD"; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 745.105(g), ORDINANCE CODE REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL STREET NAME CHANGES SHALL BE FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE STREET NAME; DIRECTING THE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION TO FORWARD THIS ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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21.    2015-39   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF W. MARC HARDESTY AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE ETHICS COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 602, ORDINANCE CODE, REPLACING L.E. HUTTON, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2018; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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22.    2015-40   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF JOHN D. HIRABAYASHI, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, TO THE JEA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21, JACKSONVILLE CHARTER, TO REPLACE MICHAEL R. HIGHTOWER FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING FEBRUARY 28, 2015, AND TO SERVE FOR A FIRST FULL TERM EXPIRING FEBRUARY 28, 2019; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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23.    2015-41   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER D. FLAGG, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, REPLACING BRANDON CHOY TO THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE, AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CULTURAL COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 126.903, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2015; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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24.    2015-42   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF WESLEY LAINE (GRISSOM) GIBBON, A RESIDENT OF DUVAL COUNTY, TO THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE REPRESENTING ART PROFESSIONALS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 126, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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25.    2015-43   A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO COMMENCE LITIGATION TO FORECLOSE ON CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1054 WEST 13TH STREET; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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26.    2015-50   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING AN HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION AND ASSOCIATED ROADWAY MARKERS; ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION ON MONUMENT ROAD EXTENDING FROM MCCORMICK ROAD TO FORT CAROLINE ROAD IN JACKSONVILLE FOR DAVID BOYNTON; PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO HONORARY ROADWAY MARKERS TO BE LOCATED IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS ON THE DESIGNATED ROADWAY IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1; HONORING THE LEGACY OF DAVID BOYNTON AND RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DAVID BOYNTON; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 745.105(e)(2), ORDINANCE CODE, REGARDING PERSONS AFTER WHOM HONORARY STREET DESIGNATIONS MAY BE NAMED; DIRECTING LEGISLATIVE SERVICES TO FORWARD THE ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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27.    2015-51   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MAYOR; AMENDING SECTION 6.07 (MAYOR'S STAFF), OF THE CHARTER, TO REQUIRE THE MAYOR APPOINT A CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; AMENDING SECTION 7.101 (DIRECTORS OF DEPARTMENTS), OF THE CHARTER, TO REQUIRE HIRING OF DIRECTORS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF VACANCY, TO OUTLINE DUTIES AND AUTHORITY, TO CREATE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE; PROVIDING FOR REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO BE DEVELOPED AND PLACED ON THE BALLOT; DIRECTING THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO PLACE THE REFERENDUM QUESTION ON MAY 19, 2015 SECOND GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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