Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · December 1, 2020
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
2:00 PM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall & Virtual
Rules Committee
Brenda Priestly Jackson, Chair
Garrett Dennis, Vice Chair
Randy DeFoor
Matt Carlucci, Excused
Sam Newby
Ju'Coby Pittman
Michael Boylan
Legislative Assistant: Vonya Balogh
Legislative Assistant: Jessica Smith
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Research Assistant: Colleen Hampsey
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
Council Auditor’s Office: Trista Carraher
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
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Item/File No. Title History
1. 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
2. 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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3. 2020-0419 ORD MC Relating to JEA & Article 21 (JEA), Charter of the City of Jax;
TEU Repealing Sec 21.03 (Composition; Compensation; Officers; Meetings),
SUBSTITUTE 21.08 (Employees), & 21.09 (Awards of Contracts) of Article 21 (JEA),
Charter of the City of Jax; Amending Article 21 (JEA), Charter of the
Contact: City of Jax; Creating New Sec 21.03 (Composition; Compensation;
CM Boylan Officers; Meetings), 21.08 (Employees; Managing Director; Employmnt
Contract Restrictions), 21.09 (Procuremt Generally; Contracts
Generally), 21.11 (Privatization, Sale, Reorganization, Svc Territory
Transfers Prohibited) & 21.12 (Public Engagemnt); Renumbering
Existing Sec 21.11 (Legislative Authority of Council) & 21.12
(Severability) to 21.13 & 21.14 Respectively; Providing for Proviso
Language re 2020-100-E; Providing for Codification Instructions;
Providing for Effective Date. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Boylan)
(Co-Sponsored by CMs Bowman, DeFoor, Dennis, Ferraro, Priestly
Jackson, Salem, Wilson, Pittman, Morgan, Hazouri, Newby,Diamond,
Freeman & R.Gaffney)
7/28/20 CO Introduced: TEU, R
8/3/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/4/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/11/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: TEU, R
9/8/20 CO PH Only
11/30/20 TEU Sub/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/20
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 – 9/8/20
4. 2020-0528 ORD-MC Amending Sec.108.507 (Representation of City Officials &
DEFER Employees in Civil Matters), Pt. 5 (Legal Svcs.),Chapt 108 (Central
Svcs.),Ord Code, to Include a Provision for Notice to the Office of
At request of General Counsel if an Individual Intends to Seek Reimbursement for
CM Dennis Outside Counsel Attorney’s Fees from the City for Civil or Criminal
Actions; Provision Regarding rights Under FL Common Law &
Regarding Criminal Actions or Criminal Investigations. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Dennis)
8/25/20 CO Introduced: F, R
9/1/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/1/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/8/20
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5. 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
6. 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
11/16/20 TEU Meeting Cancelled-No Action
TEU PH - 10/19/20, 11/2/20, 11/16/20, 11/30/20, 1/4/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 10/13/20
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7. 2020-0559 ORD-MC Creating a New Chapt 797 (Local Option Vessel Registration
DEFER Fee), Ord Code, Adopting the Local Option Vessel Registration Fee
Permitted by State Law; Setting Effective Date of New Local Option
At request of Vessel Registration Fee as 1/1/21; Directing the Chief of Legislative
CM Dennis 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
11/2/20 NCSPHS Sub/Approve 6-0
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
8. 2020-0580 ORD-MC Amending Chapt 614, Ord Code; Specifically Amending Sec
Scrivener's 614.106 (Loitering, Soliciting, Begging, Etc., in Public Offices or
Buildings Open to the Public) to Prohibit Unlawful Gatherings, Lingering,
Contact: Loitering, Sitting or Standing In or Near Any Public R/W or Bldg;
CM Pittman Deleting “Rooms;” Adding that the Owner, Lessee, Managing Agent or
Person in Charge of a Bldg or Propty May Auth a Police Officer to
Reasonably Request a Person to Disperse, Move or Leave the Public
R/W or Building; Adding a New Subsection Makes it Unlawful for a
Person to Refuse or Fail to Comply with a Request to Disperse, Move or
Leave the Public R/W or Bldg; Amending Penalty to Class “D” Offense.
(Pollock) (Introduced by CM Pittman) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Freeman,
Diamond, White & Bowman)
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
10/19/20 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 1, line 13: Insert “and” before “adding”
2. Correct title of Chapter 614 in section 1 of bill
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9. 2020-0584 ORD-MC Creating a New Chapt 79 (Jacksonville City Council Citizen
DEFER Review Board), Ord Code; Establishing a New Chapter Creating a
Council-Appointed Citizen Review Board to make Recommendations to
At request of 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
10. 2020-0596 RESO Supporting the Return of the Hemming Confederate Monument
DEFER Statue & Plaque Dedicated to the City & State by the Hemming Family,
at the Request of the Hemming Family; Directing Legislative Svcs to
At request of Forward the Reso Upon Adoption to State for Consideration of
CM Dennis Returning the Confederate Monument Statue & Plaque to the Hemming
Family. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
9/22/20 CO Introduced: R
10/6/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
11. 2020-0618 ORD Declaring 2133 Broadway Ave, Jax, FL 32209, R.E. #
DEFER 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
At request of 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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12. 2020-0619 ORD Declaring 0 Line St, Jax, FL 32209, R.E. #077366-0000, to be
DEFER 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
At request of 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
13. 2020-0668 ORD-MC Amending Sec. 34.203 (JHCDC; Commission Members), Part
Scrivener's 2 (Housing & Community Developmnt Commission Members), Pt 2
(Housing & Community Developmnt Div), Chap 34 (Neighborhoods
Contact: Dept), Ord Code, to Modify the Composition of the Jax Housing &
Tom Daly 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
11/2/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd Rerefer
11/4/20 R Read 2nd Rerefer
11/10/20 CO Meeting Cancelled-No Action
11/16/20 NCSPHS Meeting Cancelled-No Action
11/17/20 Rules Meeting Cancelled-No Action
11/24/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R
11/30/20 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/10/20 &
11/24/20
Scrivener’s
1. Insert ellipses after pg. 2, line 11
2. Pg. 2, line 16: insert “(a)” before “There”
Requires membership of one current City Council member on the JHCDC
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14. 2020-0672 ORD-MC Amending Title III (Executive Branch), Chapt 30 (Planning &
FINANCE Dev Dept), Part 1 (Organization), Sec 30.101 (Establishment; Director
SUBSTITUTE of the Planning & Dev Dept), Sec 30.103 (Definitions) Sec 30.104
(Functions) & Creating a New Part 9 Resiliency Div. (Grandin)
Contact: (Introduced by CM Carlucci) (Co-Sponsored by CM DeFoor)
CM Carlucci 10/27/20 CO Introduced: F, R
11/4/20 F Read 2nd Rerefer
11/4/20 R Read 2nd Rerefer
11/10/20 CO Meeting Cancelled-No Action
11/17/20 Finance Meeting Cancelled-No Action
11/17/20 Rules Meeting Cancelled-No Action
11/24/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/10/20
&11/24/20
Finance Substitute
Create codified position of Chief Resiliency Officer that reports directly to the Director
of the Planning and Development Department
15. 2020-0674 RESO Conf Appt of Matt Swanson, to the Jacksonville Housing Finance
Authority, Replacing James P. Citrano, Jr., in Accordance with Chapt
52, Ord. Code, for a 1st Full Term Ending 6/30/24. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor)
10/27/20 CO Introduced: R
11/4/20 R Read 2nd Rerefer
11/10/20 CO Meeting Cancelled - No Action
11/17/20 R Meeting Cancelled - No Action
11/24/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
APPOINTMENT
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16. 2020-0678 RESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of
Contact: Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jacksonville Housing Finance
Laura Stagner 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
11/2/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd Rerefer
11/2/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/4/20 F Read 2nd Rerefer
11/4/20 R Read 2nd Rerefer
11/10/20 CO Meeting Cancelled - No Action
11/16/20 NCSPHS Meeting Cancelled - No Action
11/16/20 TEU Meeting Cancelled - No Action
11/17/20 F Meeting Cancelled - No Action
11/17/20 R Meeting Cancelled - No Action
11/24/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
11/30/20 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
11/30/20 TEU Approve 6-0
17. 2020-0696 RESO of the City of Jacksonville, FL, Stating Its Intent to Use the
EMERGENCY Uniform Method for the Levy, Collection, & Enforcement of a Non-Ad
Valorem Assessment, Pursuant to Sec 197.3632, F.S., for Certain
AMEND Residential Solid Waste Collection Svcs within the General Svcs Dist of
the Consolidated City of Jacksonville, Excluding Urban Svcs Dists 2, 3,
Contact: 4, & 5, as Auth by, & Defined in, Chapt 382 & Chapt 715, Ord Code, &
CM Carlucci & Ord 2010-446-E & 2010-673-E; Stating the Need for Such Levy;
CM Salem Directing Distribution of this Resolution to the Proprty Appraiser, Tax
Collector, & the State of FL Dept of Revenue, Proprty Tax Oversight
Div. (Eller) (Introduced by CM Carlucci & Salem)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
11/30/20 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 0-7 (failed) (White,
Pittman, Becton, Diamond, Bowman, Freeman, Carrico)
11/30/20 TEU Emergency/Amend(NCSPHS)/Approve 2-4 (failed)
(Cumber, Carrico, Gaffney, Becton)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec. 197.3632 F.S.– 12/8/20
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AMENDMENT
Add one cycle emergency language
18. 2020-0703 ORD Approp $26,500.00 from Special Events – FL GA Game
2nd Contingency to Provide Funding to Robert Charles Lesser & Co., LLC
(“RCLCO”) for Lot J Consulting & Related Professional Svcs; Auth the
Mayor, or His Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute an Agreemnt
btwn the City of Jax & RCLCO for Strategic Review & Analysis of the
Lot J Dev Proj; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(G) (Exemptions),
Part 1 (General Regulations), Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord
Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract with RCLCO; Waiving Sec 110.112
(Advance of City Funds; Prohibition Against), Part 1 (The City
Treasury), Chapt 110 (City Treasury), Ord Code, to Allow for a Partial
Advance Paymnt by the City; Requesting Emergency Passage Upon
Introduction; Requesting the Mayor Expedite Signature of this
Legislation & Related Contract to Afford Time for RCLCO to Review the
Lot J Dev Proj; Providing for Oversight by the Office of the Council
Secretary. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Carlucci and DeFoor)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
11/30/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/30/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 12/8/20
19. 2020-0705 ORD -MC Regarding the Jacksonville Ethics Code; Amending Chapt
2nd 602 (Jacksonville Ethics Code), Part 8 (Lobbying), Ord Code, to
Rename Part 8, Establish Subpart A, & to Add a New Subpart B
(Political Consultants) to Provide for a City Registration Process for
Political Consultants. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 12/8/20
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20. 2020-0707 ORD Making Certain Findings, & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, to
2nd Execute a Redevelopmnt Agreemnt (“Redevelopmnt Agreemnt”) btwn
the City of Jacksonville (“City”), the Downtown Investment Authority
(“DIA”), & PEP10 LLC (“Developer”), to Support the Renovation by
Developer of the Former Independent Life Building (“Building”) Located
at 233 W. Duval St & Associated Parking Lot in the Northbank
Downtown Community Redevelopmnt Area (“Project”); Auth a
Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund Grant in the
Amount of $3,000,000.00 to the Developer in Connection with the
Renovations to the Building, to be Approp by Subsequent Legislation;
Waiving the Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund
Guidelines Auth by 2002-395-E to Auth Grants in Excess of
$1,000,000.00 for the Project; Designating the DIA as Contract Monitor
for the Revelopmnt Agreemnt; Providing for City Oversight of the
Project by the Dept of Public Works & the DIA; Auth the Execution of All
Documents Relating to the Above Agreemnt & Transactions, & Auth
Technical Changes to the Documents. (Sawyer) (Req of DIA)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
11/30/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/30/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 12/8/20
21. 2020-0710 RESO Appt Simon Guillermo, P.E., C.F.M., to the Environmental
2nd Protection Board, as a Registered Professional Engineer, Replacing
Amy Y. Fu, P.E., Pursuant to Chapt 73, Ord Code, for a 1st Term
Ending 9/30/24. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R
22. 2020-0711 RESO Appt Isaac Rhodes Robinson as a Member of the Duval County
2nd Research & Developmnt Authority, Pursuant to Chapt 67, Ord Code, &
Sec 159.703, F.S., Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Julie A. Dion, for a
1st Full Term Ending 10/17/23. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
(Co-Sponsored by CM Salem)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R
23. 2020-0712 RESO Appt Clarence Stephens Moore as a Member of the Duval
2nd County Research & Developmnt Authority, Pursuant to Chapt 67, Ord
Code, & Sec 159.703, F.S., Replacing Steven R. Merten for a Partial
Term Ending 10/17/22. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R
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24. 2020-0727 RESO Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the Execution of an
FINANCE Economic Dev Agreemnt (“Agreement”) btwn the City of Jax (“City”) &
AMENDMENT Malnove Holding Company, Inc. (“Company”), to Support the Expansion
of the Company’s Operations at Its Existing Distribution Facility
Contact: Generally Located at 10500 Canada Dr. in the City (“Project”); Auth a
Kirk Wendland 5-Yr Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) Grant of $160,000.00; Apv &
Auth the Execution of Documents by the Mayor, or his Designee, &
See Auditor's Corp Secretary; Auth Approval of Technical Amendmnts by Executive
Summary on Director of Office of Economic Dev (“OED”); Providing for Oversight by
pg. 15 OED; Providing a Deadline for Company to Execute the Agreemnt;
Waiver of that Portion of the Public Investment Policy Adopted by Ord
2016-382-E which Would Require that in Order for a Proj to Receive a
REV Grant the Wages of the Jobs Created Must be Greater than or
Equal to the State of FL Average Wage; Requesting 2-Reading
Passage Pursuant to C.R. 3.305. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: F, R
FINANCE AMENDMENT
Place revised economic development agreement on file to include an additional
clawback provision related to REV grant payments paid prior to job creation deadline
25. 2020-0729 ORD- MC Regarding the Planning Commission Recommendations to
2nd the LUZ Committee & the Council; Amending Chapt 30 (Planning &
Development Department), Part 2 (Planning Commission), Sec 30.203
(Conduct of Business), Ord Code, Regarding Minimum Number of
Votes at the Planning Commission for Recommendation; Amending
Chapt 650 (Comprehensive Planning for Future Development), Part 4
(Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan), Sec 650.405 (Planning
Commission Advisory Recommendation & Public Hearing), Ord Code,
Regarding the Timing of the PC Recommendation; Amending Chapt
656 (Zoning Code), Part 1 (General Provisions), Sec 656.129 (Advisory
Recommendation on Amendment to the Zoning Code or Rezoning of
Land), Ord Code, Regarding the Timing of the Planning Commission
Recommendation. (Eller) (Introduced by CM R. Gaffney)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R, LUZ
LUZ PH – 1/20/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/12/21
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26. 2020-0730 ORD-MC Regarding Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code; Amending
2nd Sec 656.401 (Performance Standards & Development Criteria), Part A
(Performance Standards & Development Criteria), Part 4
(Supplementary Regulations), Chapt 656 (Zoning Code, Ord Code, to
Permit Swimming Lessons as a Home Occupation, Subject to
Performance Standards & Development Criteria. (Eller) (Introduced by
CM Freeman)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, LUZ
11/30/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
LUZ PH – 1/20/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2) F.S. & CR 3.601–
1/12/21 & 1/26/21
27. 2020-0733 ORD Approp $400,000 ($200,000 from the Social Justice & Community
EMERGENCY Investment Special Committee Contingency & $200,000 from the Office
of the Sheriff Pre-Trial Operations – Health Services) for the Mental
AMEND Health Offender Program (“MHOP”); Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or
Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, an Agreemnt btwn
Contact: the City of Jax & the I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Inc.
CM Salem (“Sulzbacher Center”); Invoking the Exception in Sec 126.107(G), Ord
Code, to Allow Direct Contract w/Sulzbacher Center to Provide Svcs to
the MHOP & Manage the MHOP; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Designee,
& Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, an Agreemnt btwn the City of
Jax & the 4th Judicial Circuit Courts of FL to Provide for a Mental Health
Jail Initiative Coordinator; Invoking the Exception in Sec 126.107(G),
Ord Code, to Allow Direct Contract with the 4th Judicial Circuit Courts of
FL to Provide for a Mental Health Jail Initiative Coordinator; Providing
Oversight by the Office of Grants & Contract Compliance; Req 1 Cycle
Emergency Passage. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Salem)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R, SJCIC
11/30/20 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/8/20
AMENDMENT
1. Pg. 2, line 17: strike “Services” and insert “Operations”
2. Attach revised Exhibit 4 (Courts Agreement) to correct funding amount in whereas
clause
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28. 2020-0735 ORD Approp $3,865,827.00 in Community Dev Block Grant (CDBG)
2nd Funding from U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev Auth by the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security (CARES) Act to be Used
to Prevent, Prepare for, & Respond to (COVID-19) by Providing Aid &
Assistance to Eligible Low- & Moderate- Income Individuals & Families,
or Those who Live in Areas Designated as Low- & Moderate- Income,
to Mitigate the Impacts of COVID-19. (B.T. 21-023) (Staffopoulos) (Req
of Mayor)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
11/30/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/30/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/8/20
29. 2020-0736 RESO Supporting JEA’s Efforts to Address Surface Discharge
2nd Elimination & Encouraging the Legislature to Consider Suggestions
Offered by JEA to Eliminate the Disposal of Effluent, Reclaimed Water,
or Reuse Water from Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF) Via
Surface Water Discharge but in a Responsible & Timely Manner which
is Financially Feasible; Directing Legislative Svcs to Forward Copies of
this Resolution Upon Adoption to the Duval Delegation, the Senate
President & the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM DeFoor)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
11/30/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/30/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
30. 2020-0737 RESO Conf the Appt of Erich David Freiberger, PH.D., as a Member of
2nd the Jax Ethics Commission Replacing Gaylord George Candler, PH.D.
for a Full Term Exp 12/31/24. (Pollock) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R
31. 2020-0738 RESO Conf Appt of Scott B. Dingee, as Chief of Professional Standards
2nd Div, in the Office of the Sheriff, Pursuant to Sec 37.110(C)(2), Ord
Code; Providing a Retroactive Appt & Conf. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff).
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R
32. 2020-0739 RESO Appt Council Member Matt Carlucci as a Member of The Duval
EMERGENCY County Tourist Dev Council, Pursuant to Chapt 70, Ord Code,
Replacing Council Member Scott Wilson, for a Partial Term Ending
6/30/22; Req 1 Cycle Emergency Passage. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP
Hazouri)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R
APPOINTMENT
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33. 2020-0740 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, for
2nd & On Behalf of the City, the Cecil Field Connector Rd Cost Sharing &
Mobility Fee Credit Agreemnt for Construction of a 4-Lane Blvd from
Branan Field Extension Rd to the Southern Boundary of Cecil
Commerce Center btwn the City & Developer in Order to Provide Terms
for Sharing in the Cost of Design & Construction of the R/W
Improvements, & Providing the Developer Authority for the Planning,
Design, Engineering, Permitting, & Construction of the R/W
Improvemnts, & for the Authorization & Memorialization of Mobility Fee
Credits in the Amount of $731,227.00; Waiving the Provisions in Sec
655.507(B) (Credit Against Mobility Fee), & Sec 655.507(C) (Calculation
of Credit), Chapt 655 (Concurrency & Mobility Management System),
Ord Code, to Allow Mobility Fee Credit to be Provided & Calculated for
a Transportation Benefit to the City Other than the Construction of a
Transportation Improvement Project Funded Entirely by the Developer;
Waiving the Provisions in Sec 655.508 (Mobility Fee Contract), Chapt
655 (Concurrency & Mobility Management System), Ord Code, to Allow
a Mobility Fee Contract to Originate & Contain Exhibits Other than as
Prescribed in the Section Waived; Providing for Oversight by the
Engineering & Construction Management Division of the Public Works
Department Regarding the Road Construction; Providing for Oversight
by the Planning & Development Department Regarding the Mobility Fee
Credits. (Grandin & Wilson) (Introduced by CM White)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
11/30/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/8/20
34. 2020-0742 RESO Requesting the Downtown Investment Authority (“DIA”) to
2nd Perform Powers & Duties Required by Chapt. 55, Ord. Code,
Concerning the Proj. Entitled Lot J; Directing the DIA to Review,
Analyze & Negotiate the Contracts on File with ord. 2020-648;
Requesting DIA to Review the Lot J Plan with all the Developer’s
Proposed Financial Information; Requesting that the City Designate the
Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the DIA or his or her Designee to be
the Proj. Coordinator for the Lot J Proj; Providing for DIA Approval;
Providing DIA Time to Review; Providing for Report of Findings to
Council from DIA, as well as Filing of Applicable Legislation, Upon
Completion of a Review of the Lot J Project, Including Review of the
Rev Grant, with the Overall Marketing Plan for Downtown; Req
Emergency Action Upon Introduction. (Sidman) ( Introduced by CM
Carlucci)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
11/30/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
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Council Auditor’s Office
2020-727
One or Two Read Resolution - Two
Date provided to Council Auditor – 11/18/20
Company Name – Malnove Holding Company, Inc.
Project Location – 10500 Canada Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Incentives Provided – $160,000 REV grant at 50% over 5 years
Number of Jobs to be Created –
• 10 new jobs no later than Dec. 31, 2024
• Average wage – $36,500 plus benefits
Number of Jobs to be Retained – 182
Capital Investment – $7,400,000
Records Retention/Audit Clause – Yes
Clawback Language –
• Section 9.2(a) – In the event reporting requirements are not met, the City will be
entitled to withhold the annual installment of the REV grant for any year during which
any reporting requirements are not met.
• Section 9.2(b) – If the Company fails to invest at least $7,000,000 of private funding by
December 31, 2022, the REV grant will be proportionately reduced. If the Company fails
to invest at least $3,000,000 by December 31, 2022, the REV grant will be terminated and
the Company will repay the City the entire amount of the REV grant that has been
previously paid to the Company, if any.
• Section 9.2(c) – In the event the Company fails to create and maintain a minimum of 10
new jobs at an average wage of no less than $36,500 by December 31, 2024, and to
maintain the 10 permanent jobs at an average annual salary of $36,500 and the 182
retained jobs for the length of the REV grant, the annual payment of the REV grant will
be reduced pro-rata for each year the Company is under the 192 job retention
requirement.
ROI – 2.99
Waives Public Investment Policy requirement that wages must be greater than or equal
to 100% of the State of Florida average wage in order to provide the REV grant
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For discussion regarding requests from two applicants to waive review by the
Jacksonville Waterways Commission regarding certain wetlands (Section 95.105(a),
Ordinance Code; Section 95.106(e), Ordinance Code; Policy 7.1.2, Future Land Use
Element, 2030 Comprehensive Plan):
2020-0598 ORD Transmitting a Proposed Large Scale Revision to FLUM of the
2030 Comp Plan at 0 U.S. Hwy 301 S. & 0 Normandy Blvd & 0 Maxville
Macclenny Hwy, btwn I-10 & Maxville Macclenny Hwy (7002.25± Acres)
– AGR-I, AGR-II & AGR-III to MU – 301 Capital Partners, LLC. (Appl#
L-5457-20A) (Dist 12-White) (Kelly) (LUZ) (PD & PC Apv)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: LUZ, JWC (added to JWC on 10/12/20)
10/20/20 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ
11/10/20 CO Meeting Cancelled - No Action
11/17/20 LUZ Meeting Cancelled-No Action
11/24/20 CO PH Cont'd 12/8/20
LUZ PH – 11/17/20 & 12/1/20
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184(3), F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4,
Ord Code – 11/10/20 & 11/24/20, 12/8/20
2020-0608 ORD Small-Scale FLUM Amendmnt to 2030 Comp Plan at 3029 New
Berlin Rd., btwn New Berlin & Yellow Bluff Rd. (3.14± Acres) – LDR to
CGC – Timothy H. Joy & Laurie A. Joy. (Appl# L-5473-20C) (Dist
2-Ferraro) (McDaniel) (LUZ) (PD & PC Apv)
(Rezoning 2020-609)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: LUZ, JWC (added to JWC on 10/12/20)
10/20/20 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ
11/10/20 CO Meeting Cancelled - No Action
11/17/20 LUZ Meeting Cancelled-No Action
11/24/20 CO PH Cont'd 12/8/20
LUZ PH – 11/17/20 & 12/1/20
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3187, F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4, Ord
Code – 11/10/20 & 11/24/20, 12/8/20
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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