Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · November 2, 2020
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Marked
Monday, November 2, 2020
9:30 AM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall & Virtual
Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and
Safety Committee
Randy White, Chair
Ju'Coby Pittman, Vice Chair
Danny Becton
Rory Diamond
Garrett Dennis
Aaron Bowman
Terrance Freeman
Legislative Assistant: Ladayija Nichols
Legislative Assistant: Vonya Balogh
Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson
Research Assistant: Richard Distel
Chief Office of General Counsel: Paige Johnston
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
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purposes, 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: Meeting Adjourned:
Update by Department of Health on COVID-19
Attendance:
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2020-0112 ORD Auth 5th Amend to Mgmt.Svcs. Agreemt btwn City of Jax & Cecil
DEFER Field Golf Course, LLC Which: (1) Extends Term of Agreemt for 5
addtn’l Yrs; (2) Eliminates Base Fee & Percentage of Gross Revenues
At request of Payable to City in 2020; (3) Revises Pymt Schedule & Percentage of
CM White Gross Revenues Going Forward; (4) Deletes Existing Insur &
Indemnification Language & Replaces it with New Insur &
Indemnification Language; & (5) Updates Applicable Provisions
Regarding Public Records Laws; Prov Oversight by Parks Recreation &
Community Svcs. Dept. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM's White & Salem)
2/11/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
2/18/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/19/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/25/20 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred;NCSPHS, F
3/16/20 NCSPHS Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/17/20 F Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/24/20 CO Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 2/25/20
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2. 2020-0181 ORD Auth Second Amend to Lease Agreement btwn City of Jax & Jax
DEFER Golf Management, LLC to Waive Annual Rent & Gross Revenue
Percentage Payment for Bent Creek Golf Course for 1 Yr to Allow
At request of the Funds to be Utilized by Jax Golf Management, LLC for Renovations of
Administration the Greens; Oversight by Dept of Parks, Recreation & Community
Services. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Hazouri
3/10/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
3/16/20 NCSPHS Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/17/20 F Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/24/20 CO Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
4/6/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/7/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/14/20 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred; NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/24/20,
4/14/20
3. 2020-0326 RESO Supporting the Passage of a Policy Designating City Hall as a
DEFER “Hit Free Zone,” Training of Employees for an Appropriate Response, &
Posting Signage at City Hall Identifying Propty as a “Hit Free Zone”
At request of Area; Urging Creation of a Pilot Program. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
CM Dennis Dennis)
6/9/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
6/15/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/23/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R
4. 2020-0374 RESO Urging the Security & Emergency Preparedness Planning
DEFER Council (SEPPC) to Develop Guidelines for Determining Essential
Personnel Based on Nature of an Emergency. (Sidman) (Introduced by
At request of CM Freeman)
CM Freeman 6/23/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
7/20/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/21/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/28/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R
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5. 2020-0424 RESO Urging the DCSB to Consider Memorializing the Late Earl M.
WITHDRAW Johnson Sr. for His Life’s Work for the Civil Rights Movement, His
Record of Public Svc Which Extended State and Nation Wide, & Svc in
At request of Creation of Consolidated Govt of the City of Jax by Naming a School for
CM Carlucci Earl M. Johnson Sr.; Directing Legislative Svcs Div to Provide a Copy of
the Resolution, Upon Adoption, to The DCSB & Superintendent.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Carlucci) (Co-Sponsored by CM Pittman)
7/28/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
8/3/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/4/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/11/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R
10/20/20 R Withdraw 7-0
6. 2020-0490 ORD Approp $15,000.00 ($7,500.00 from CSX Transportation, Inc.
DEFER (CSX) & $7,500.00 from the FL Dept of Transportation (FDOT) for
Closure of E. 59th St. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing; Auth the
At request of the Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver the Stipulation of Parties
Administration for the Closure of E. 59th St. FDOT Crossing #621069K
Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing btwn City of Jax, CSX, & FDOT for
Permanent Closing of a Railroad-Highway Public Grade Crossing at E.
59th St.; Oversight by Dept of Public Works; Amend 2020-2024 5-Yr
Capital Improvemt Program Apv by Ord 2019-505-E to Provide Funding
for the Project Entitled “Railroad Crossings.” (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
8/11/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F
8/17/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/17/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/18/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/25/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/20
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7. 2020-0529 ORD-MC Amending Chapt 120 (General Employees & Correction
DEFER Officer Pension Plans & all Employees Defined Contribution Retirement
Plans), Pt. II (The General Employees Retirement Plan), Sec.120.206
At request of (Time Svc Retirement Benefit; Cost of Living Adjustments), Ord Code,
CM Dennis to Provide a 6 Month Window for Early Retirement as Follows: (1)
Retirement at the Age of 60 w/5 Yrs Credited Svc; (2) Retirement at the
Age of 55 w/10Yrs Credited Svc; & (3) Early Retirement w/20 Yrs.
Credited Svc with a Reduced Benefit; Providing for Codification
Instructions; Requirement of Actuarial Report; Requiring Collective
Bargaining Where Applicable.(Sawyer) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
8/25/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
8/31/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/31/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/1/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/1/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/8/20
8. 2020-0558 ORD re an Honorary Street Designation & Associated Roadway
DEFER Markers; Establishing an Honorary Street Designation on Myrtle Ave N
btwn 7th St W & 8th St W in Jax for Quenthon Anthony “Nick” Malpress;
At request of the Providing for the Installation of 2 Honorary Roadway Markers to be
Administration Located in Appropriate Locations on the Designated Roadway;
Honoring the Legacy Recognizing the Achievemnts of Quenthon
Anthony “Nick” Malpress; Waiving Requiremnts of Sec 745.105(I)(2),
Ord Code that the Honoree be Deceased for 5Yrs; Directing Legislative
Svcs to Upon Enactment Forward the Ord to the Planning & Dev Dept.
(Dist 8-Pittman)(Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Priestly Jackson)(Co-Sponsored by CM Pittman)
9/8/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, R
9/14/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/15/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/22/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, R
10/13/20 CO PH Only
TEU PH - 10/19/20, 11/2/20
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 10/13/20
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9. 2020-0559 ORD-MC Creating a New Chapt 797 (Local Option Vessel Registration
Contact: Fee), Ord Code, Adopting the Local Option Vessel Registration Fee
CM Dennis Permitted by State Law; Setting Effective Date of New Local Option
Vessel Registration Fee as 1/1/21; Directing the Chief of Legislative
Svcs to Forward a Copy of the Ord Upon Enactment to the Tax
Collector & to the Mayors of Baldwin, Atlantic Beach, Jax Beach &
Neptune Beach; Directing the Tax Collector to Notify the State of
Imposition of the New Local Option Vessel Registration Fee. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Dennis)
9/8/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
9/14/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/15/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/15/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/22/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
10/28/20 JWC Approve 1-7 (Birtalan, Haskell, Burnett, Devereaux,
Hardesty, Ferraro, White) (Fail)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/22/20
• Effective date of proposed local option vessel registration fee is January 1, 2021
• Estimated to generate annual revenue of approximately $250,000 to $300,000
• Revenue must be used for the patrol, regulation, and maintenance of the lakes, rivers,
and waters and for other boating-related activities within Duval County
10. 2020-0584 ORD-MC Creating a New Chapt 79 (Jacksonville City Council Citizen
SUBSTITUTE Review Board), Ord Code; Establishing a New Chapter Creating a
Council-Appointed Citizen Review Board to make Recommendations to
Contact: Council. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
CM Dennis 9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
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A proposed substitute was filed with Legislative Services on October 12.
As substituted,
• Revises some of the terminology used in original bill to comport with the terms used
by JSO and correct reference to the Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers’ Bill of
Rights;
• Clarifies that reports, findings and other work product of the CRB are advisory and not
the policy or position of the City of Jacksonville;
• Adds in the qualifications a requirement that a board member not be an attorney who
litigates matters against the City, independent agencies or employees of the City or the
independent agencies;
• Clarifies that CRB actions will not conflict or interfere with active civil or criminal
cases or employment matters; and
• Clarifies there are 14 voting members with terms ending September 30 of the
corresponding year.
11. 2020-0589 ORD-MC Amending Chapt 34 (Neighborhoods Dept), Part 3 (Municipal
SUBSTITUTE Code Compliance Div), Sec 34.301 (Establishment; Functions);
Amending Chapt 34 (Neighborhoods Dept), Part 4 (Environmental
Contact: Quality Div), Sec 34.401 (Establishment; Functions) & Creating a New
CM Ferraro Sec 34.403 (Enforcement Officers); Amending Chapt 360
(Environmental Regulation), Part 1 (Public Policy; General Provisions),
Sec 360.107 (Administration); Amending Title X (Environmental Affairs)
to Create a New Chapt 388 (Boats & Waterways), Ord Code; Providing
for Codification Instructions. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Ferraro)
9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, JWC
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/5/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, JWC
10/28/20 JWC Sub/Approve 7-1 (Burnett)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
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As substituted,
• Cross reference the new Ch. 388 in Sec. 34.403
• Declaring Floating Structures to be public nuisances and abandoned property
• Authorizing the Beaches communities to administer, enforce and cooperate with the
City in the new Ch. 388
• Referencing state statutory section in certain definitions
• Providing a more detailed outline of the enforcement authority and process, following
the existing format in Ch. 518, Ord. Code, and adopting the FWC due process
documents and timelines
• Amending Sec. 110.414, Ord. Code (Derelict Vessel Removal Fund) to include Floating
Structure removal and reiterate that it is the Neighborhoods Dept. that will be
administering and enforcing the regulations on Floating Structures and derelict vessels
• Correcting scrivener’s errors.
12. 2020-0590 ORD Approp $6,700.00 in Fund Balance from Environmental Protection
AMEND Fund (The “Fund”) to Provide Funding for Completion of 4-Yr,
Comprehensive Study of Mercury in the Duval County Environment;
Contact: Providing for Carryover of Fund thru 9/30/21; Provide for Waiver of Sec
James Richardson 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund), Part 7, (Environment &
Conservation), Chapt 111 (Special Rev & Trust Accounts), Ord Code, to
Auth the Environmental Protection Board (EPB) to Utilize Funds from
the Fund to Purchase Equipmnt to be Used During Mercury Study;
Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(G), Chapt 126, Ord Code, to
Allow for Direct Contract with Jacksonville University (JU) for the
Mercury Study; Providing for Waiver of Sec 360.602, (Uses of Fund),
Part 6 (Environmental Protection Fund), Chapt 360 (Environmental
Regulation), Ord Code, to Auth EPB to Utilize Funds to Purchase
Equipmnt to be Used During Mercury Study; Apv & Auth the Mayor, his
Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver for & on behalf of the
City, Any Amendmnts to Agreemnt btwn City of Jax & JU to Effectuate
the Intent of this Ord; Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept, Environmental
Quality Div; Requiring a Final Report. (B.T. 20-114) (Staffopolous) (Req
of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Morgan, Bowman & Ferraro)
9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F, R, JWC
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/5/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
10/14/20 JWC Approve 12-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
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AMENDMENT
1. Clarify dollars will be used to purchase equipment
2. Attach Amendment to Agreement with JU to extend term of agreement to 9/30/21
3. Strike carryover language
4. Pg. 3, line 20: correct section reference
• Appropriates $6,700 to purchase equipment to complete the study of mercury in the
Duval County environment.
• Extends agreement with JU through 9/30/21 for completion of the study.
• Waives Sec. 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund) to
utilize funds to purchase equipment.
13. 2020-0614 ORD-MC Creating a New Part 5 (Public Accomodations for those with
Scrivener's Service Animals), Chapt 406 (Public Accomodations), Ord Code,
Regarding Public Accommodations for Those w/Service Animals;
Contact: Creating New Secs. 408.206 (Housing Accomodations for Those
CM Diamond Individuals with Service Animals), 408.207 (Prohibited Discrimination in
Housing Provided to Persons with a Disability or Disability-Related
Need for an Emotional Support Animal), 408.208 (False or Fraudulent
Proof of Need for an Emotional Support Animal), & 408.209
(Compliance with Chapt. 462, Ord Code), Part 2 (Fair Housing), Chapt
408 (Fair Housing), Ord Code, Regarding Housing Accommodations for
Those w/Service Animals & Emotional Support Animals. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Diamond) (Co-Sponsored by CM Ferraro)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
Scrivener’s
1. Revise title for Sec. 408.206 throughout bill to “Housing accommodations for
individuals with Service Animals”
2. Revise title for Sec. 408.208 throughout bill to “Unlawful practices and penalties”
3. Pg. 6, lines 17 and 22: insert “, Ordinance Code” after “Chapter 462”
4. Pg. 8, line 15: insert “one” after “alleviates”
5. Pg. 9, line 2: strike “a poses” and insert “poses a”
6. Pg. 10, line 3: strike “support” and insert “supports”
7. Pg. 11, line 5: strike “person” and insert “persons”
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14. 2020-0615 ORD MC-Amending Chapt. 745 (Addressing & Street Naming
Scrivener's Regulations) Part 1. General Provisions,Ord Code;Amending Sec.
745.105 (J)(Honorary Street Name Designations), Ord. Code to Create
Contact: a New Subsection (9) “Honorary Street Name Designations for Fallen
CM Ferraro Law Enforcement & Fire & Rescue Officers”
(Pollock) (Introduced by CM Ferraro) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Becton,
Wilson & Salem)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
Scrivener's
1. Pg. 1, line 4: correct spacing
2. Pg. 2, line 12: insert name of chapter
3. Pg. 2, line 13 ½: insert ellipses
4. Pg. 2, line 22: insert comma after “renamed”
5. Pg. 3, line 10: insert comma after “pole”
15. 2020-0616 ORD Approp $2,000,000 from the Tree Protection & Related Expenses
Scrivener's Trust Fund, Fund 15304, to “630-City Tree Planting Program” to Provide
Tree Planting Administered by Public Works in the Public Rights-of-Way
Contact: in Locations Where Adjacent Propty Owners Have Made Requests thru
CM Salem 630-City; Apv, & Requesting the Mayor, or Designee, to Direct the Dept
of Public Works to Continue to Administer the Program in Accordance
w/Criteria herein Provided; Provided a Carryover of Funds Into the
Subsequent FY’s. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Salem)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
Scrivener's
Pg. 3, line 20: strike “;” and insert “.”
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16. 2020-0617 ORD Approp $49,900 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for
AMEND Donations to Annieruth Foundation, Inc. ($10,000), The 1Eighty Group,
Inc. ($9,900), The Love Foundation, Inc. ($10,000), Us & Our Children,
Contact: Inc. ($10,000) & Step-By-Step 4 Help Foundation, Inc. ($,10,000) in
Bill Clement Accordance w/Sec 932.7055(5), F.S., for Projects That Meet the Crime
Prevention and/or Safe Neighborhoods Goals & Objectives; City
Oversight by Jax Sheriff’s Office in Coordination w/KHA. (B.T. 20-116)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Sheriff)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
AMENDMENT
1. Update organizations and amounts listed in bill and BT to those approved by KHA
2. Attach revised BT to reflect change in appropriation to $40,000
3. Attach revised certification letter to correct dollar amount
As amended, appropriates dollars to the following organizations:
• Love Fellowship Christian Center - $10,000
• Us and Our Children, Inc. - $10,000
• Step by Step 4 Help Foundation, Inc. - $10,000
• True Youth Association - $10,000
17. 2020-0618 ORD Declaring 2133 Broadway Ave, Jax, FL 32209, R.E. #
Scrivener's 077143-0000, to be Surplus to the Needs of the City; Auth Conveyance
of Subject Parcel to Gateway Community Services, Inc., a FL Not for
Contact: Profit Corp, at no Cost; Auth Mayor & Corp. Secretary to Execute a
CM Dennis Special Warranty Deed & Other Conveyance Documents; Waiving Sec
122.425 (Disposition by Auction or Sealed Bid), Part 4 (Real Property),
Chapt. 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Allow Donation to Gateway
Community Service, Inc.; Providing a Right of Reentry for Failure to use
Subject Parcel for Operation of a Behavioral Health Care Facility;
Providing Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Real Estate Div. (Dist.
9-Dennis) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis) (Co-Sponsored by CM
Salem)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
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Scrivener's
1. Pg. 3, line 3: strike “the”
2. Pg. 3, line 21: strike “constituent” and insert “consistent”
• 2020-618 & 2020-619 propose to surplus adjacent properties, separated by Line St.,
and donate them to Gateway Community Services, Inc.
• Waives Sec. 122.425 in order to convey the property to Gateway Community Services
at no cost rather than auctioning the property or seeking sealed bids.
18. 2020-0619 ORD Declaring 0 Line St, Jax, FL 32209, R.E. #077366-0000, to be
Scrivener's Surplus to the Needs of the City; Auth Conveyance of Subject Parcel to
Gateway Community Services, Inc., a FL Not for Profit Corp, at No
Contact: Cost; Auth Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute a Special Warranty
CM Dennis Deed & Other Conveyance Documents; Waiving Sec 122.425
(Disposition by Auction or Sealed Bid), Part 4 (Real Property), Chapt
122, Ord Code, to Allow Donation to Gateway Community Services,
Inc.; Providing a Right of Reentry for Failure to Use the Subject Parcel
for Ancillary use Related to Operation of a Behavioral Health Facility;
Providing for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Real Estate Div.
(Dist 9-Dennis) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis) (Co-Sponsored
by CM Salem)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
Scrivener's
1. Pg. 3, line 2: strike “the” before “all”
2. Pg. 3, line 21: strike “constituent” and insert “consistent”
• 2020-618 & 2020-619 propose to surplus adjacent properties, separated by Line St.,
and donate them to Gateway Community Services, Inc.
• Waives Sec. 122.425 in order to convey the property to Gateway Community Services
at no cost rather than auctioning the property or seeking sealed bids.
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19. 2020-0620 ORD-MC Creating a New Part 1 Possession of Twenty Grams or Less
Scrivener's of Cannabis or Paraphernalia), Chapt 606 (Drugs), Ord Code, to Create
A Civil Citation Within the City of Jax Ord. Code for Possession of 20
Contact: Grams or Less of Cannabis or Paraphernalia; Amending Sec. 609.109
CM Dennis (Applicable Chapters and Parts), Chapt. 609,(Code Enforcement
Citations),Ord. Code, to Establish New Class Fines in Schedule “A” for
Violations of Part 1, Chapt. 609 (Code Enforcement Citations), Ord
Code, to Establish New Class of Fines in Schedule “A” for Violations of
Part 1 (Possession of 20 Grams or Less of Cannabis or
Paraphernalia),Chapt. 606 (Drugs), Ord. Code.Providing for
Severability. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt. 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 4, line 26: strike “offices” and insert “offenses”
2. Pg. 5, lines 2-3: strike duplicate language
3. Pg. 5, line 24: insert comma after “effect”
20. 2020-0622 ORD Approp $20,100 in Grant Funding from U.S. Dept. of
Scrivener's Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”), w/No Local
Match, for the Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Program Within the
Contact: City of Jax Sheriff’s Office; Approving & Auth the Mayor, or His
Bill Clement Designee, & the Corp Secretary, to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the
City That Certain Grant Agreemnt Btwn FRA & the City; Providing for
City Oversight by the Jax Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Div. (B.T. 20-117)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Sheriff) (Co-Sponsored by CM Ferraro)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
Scrivener's
Pg. 1, line 17: strike “DIVISON” and insert “DIVISION”
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21. 2020-0623 ORD Approp $14,240,160 FY 2019 Staffing for Adequate Fire &
Contact: Emergency Response (“Safer”) Grant from the U.S. Dept of Homeland
Chief Powers Security (“DHS”)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”),
w/No Local Match, to Fund 60 Firefighter Positions Within the Jax Fire &
Rescue Dept; Auth Said Positions; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His
Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver Agreemnt
#EMW-2019-FF-01640 Btwn DHS/FEMA & the City; Providing for
Oversight by the Jax Fire & Rescue Dept, Emergency Preparedness
Div. (B.T. 21-007) (R.C. 21-007) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
(Co-Sponsored by CM's Ferraro, White, Hazouri, R. Gaffney, Salem,
Diamond, Pittman, Priestly Jackson, Newby, Wilson, Freeman, Becton,
Morgan, DeFoor & Dennis)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
• Grant will fund 60 firefighter positions for 3 years
• Authorizes 60 new full time positions
22. 2020-0624 ORD-MC Amending Sec 380.403 (Program Established; Rulemaking
SUBSTITUTE Authority), Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Management), Ord Code, to Modify
the Applicable Distances to 5 Miles, 10 Miles & 15 Miles from the
Contact: Proximity to the Trail Ridge Landfill Facility (Sidman) (Introduced by CM
CM White White)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
As substituted,
• Updates bill language to mirror language currently in Municipal Code
• Changes proximity for which solid waste facility (both Class I and non-Class I
facilities) mitigation funds may be used
- 4 miles changed to 5 miles
- 5 miles changed to 10 miles
- 7 miles changed to 15 miles
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23. 2020-0627 ORD Providing for & Auth the Issuance by the City of Jax, FL of Its
AMEND Educational Facilities Rev Bonds (Jax Alliance for Kipp Schools, Inc.
Project), Series 2020, In One or More Series, In an Aggregate Principal
Contact: Amt not Exceeding $23,000,000 for the Purpose of Obtaining Funds to
Kirk Wendland Loan to Jax Alliance for Kipp Schools, Inc., a FL Not for Profit Corp, to
Finance, Including Through Reimbursement, or Refinance a Part of the
Cost of Acquiring, Constructing & Equipping Various Educational
Facilities for Such Corp & Its Affiliates, Kipp Jacksonville, Inc. & McDuff
Qalicb2, Inc., In the City of Jax, FL; Providing That Such Bonds Shall
Not Constitute a General Debt or Liability of the City or a Debt Liability
or Obligation of Duval County, FL, or of the State of FL or Any Political
Subdivision Thereof, but Shall be Payable Solely from the Revenues
Herein Provided; Providing for the Rights of the Holders of the Bonds;
Making Certain Covenants & Agreemnts in Connection w/the Issuance
of Such Series 2020 Bonds; Apv & Auth the Execution & Delivery of a
Financing Agreement w/Respect to the Bonds; Apv & Auth the
Execution & Delivery of Certain Other Documents Required in
Connection w/the Foregoing; Auth the Chief Economic Officer of the
City of Jax, FL to Award the Placemnt of the Bonds of BBVA USA or an
Affilate Thereof, & Apv the Conditions of Such Placemnt; & Providing
Certain Other Details in Connection Therewith (Foley & Lardner LLP &
Assistant General Counsel) (Req of Mayor)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
AMENDMENT
1. Update newspaper name
2. Place revised composite documents on file to include proof of publication for notice
of hearing and report of hearing officer
• City is acting as a conduit issuer for Jacksonville Alliance for KIPP Schools, Inc .
• Bonds are the full obligation and responsibility of Jacksonville Alliance for KIPP
Schools, Inc.
• Bonds will be used for the acquisition, construction, installation and equipping of an
elementary charter school to be located at 813 Golfair Blvd., refinancing a loan which
financed capital improvements to a K-8 facility located at 1440 McDuff Ave. N.,
refinancing a loan which financed the acquisition, construction, installation and
equipping of an elementary charter school located at 2525 W. 1st St, and to fund
capitalized interest and cost of issuance of the Series 2020 Bonds.
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24. 2020-0668 ORD-MC Amending Sec. 34.203 (JHCDC; Commission Members), Part
2nd 2 (Housing & Community Developmnt Commission Members), Pt 2
(Housing & Community Developmnt Div), Chap 34 (Neighborhoods
Dept), Ord Code, to Modify the Composition of the Jax Housing &
Community Dev. Commission (JHCDC) in accordance with Sec.
420.9076, F.S. as Amended. (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
10/27/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/10/20
25. 2020-0669 ORD Approp $450,000 Transitional Housing Assistance Grant from the
2nd Dept of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with No Local
Match, to Provide Transitional Housing Assistance & Supportive Svcs to
Victims of Certain Types of Crimes; Auth Mayor, or his Designee, &
Corp. Secretary to Execute & Deliver Contracts btwn with Changing
Homelessness, Inc., Hubbard House, Inc. & Other Qualified Local Svc
Providers Who Will Partner with the City to Provide Svcs Described in
this Ord; Oversight by the Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept, Social
Svcs Div. (B.T. 21-009) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
10/27/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/10/20
26. 2020-0670 ORD Approp $62,912.88 from the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
EMERGENCY Trust Fund for Disbursement in the Form of Mini-Grants Awarded in
Conjunction with the Veterans Council of Duval County to Various Local
AMEND Organizations Providing Svcs to Veterans Residing in Duval County, FL;
Oversight by Military Affairs & Veterans Dept; Requesting 1 Cycle
Contact: Emergency Passage. (B.T. 21-011) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
Harrison Conyers 10/27/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/10/20
AMENDMENT
1. Pg. 1, line 30: strike "cummulative" and insert "cumulative"
2. Include waiver of Sec. 111.255 requiring list of grants be provided by April 1 for
inclusion in the annual budget ordinance
Appropriation provides for grants to 15 organizations ranging from $3,000 to $10,000
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27. 2020-0671 ORD Approp $255,852.00 From Within the Office of the Propty
2nd Appraiser’s Fund Balance for the Provision of Computer Assisted Mass
Appraisal (CAMA) System Svcs; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his
Designee, & Corp. Secretary to Execute & Deliver, For & On Behalf of
the City, that Certain Single Source Contract btwn the City & Manatron,
Inc., N/K/A Aumentum Technologies, F/K/A Thomson Reuters
Aumentum, (“Aumentum”) for the Provision of Svcs Described in this
Ord; Oversight by the Office of the Propty Appraiser. (B.T. 21-016)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
10/27/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/10/20
28. 2020-0678 RESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of
2nd Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jacksonville Housing Finance
Authority of Its Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, In One or More
Series, In an Aggregate Face Amount Not to Exceed $100,000,000 for
the Purpose of Purchasing Mortgage Loans Originated By Participating
Local Lending Institutions to Finance the Purchase or Rehabilitation of
New or Existing Owner-Occupied Single-Family Residences Situated
Within Duval Co, FL, by Persons or Families of Low, Moderate or
Middle Income, or Purchasing Securities from a Master Servicer
Evidencing Interests In or Backed By a Pool of Such Mortgage Loans;
Including, Without Limitation, Securities Guaranteed By the Federal
Govt or Agencies Thereof (The “Project”) or for the Purpose of
Refunding Portions of Previously Issued Homeowners Mortgage
Revenue Bonds to thereby Make Funds Available for the Financing of
the Project; Auth the Submission of a Request for a Private Activity
Bond Volume Cap Allocation; Determining Credit Not Being Pledged.
(Migut) (Req of JHFA)
10/27/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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