Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · February 2, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Meeting
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
2:00 PM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall & Virtual
Rules Committee
Brenda Priestly Jackson, Chair
Garrett Dennis, Vice Chair
Randy DeFoor
Matt Carlucci
Sam Newby
Ju'Coby Pittman, Excused
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
Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked February 2, 2021
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117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
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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
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2. 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
3. 2020-0529 ORD-MC Regarding Chapt 120 (General Employees & Correction
DEFER Officer Pension Plans & all Employees Defined Contribution Retirement
Plans), Pt. II (The General Employees Retirement Plan), Ord. Code;
At request of Creating a New Sec. 120.216 (2021 Limited Retirement Option), Ord
CM Dennis Code, to Provide a 6 Month Window for Early Retirement as Follows:
(1)Normal Retirement at the Age of 60 w/5 Yrs Credited Svc; (2) Normal
See Auditor's Retirement at the Age of 55 w/10Yrs Credited Svc; & (3) Early
summary on Retirement Upon Completion of 20 Yrs. of Credited Svc Regardless of
pg. 16 Age;with a Reduced Benefit;Requiring Cons & Restrictions; Excluding
JEA Employees from these Normal & Early Retiremnt Provisions;
Providing for Codification Instructions; Requirement of Actuarial Report;
Requiring Collective Bargaining Where Applicable.Providing an
Exception to the Prerequisite that the Plan be at least 90 percent
Actuarilly Funded. (Sawyer) (Introduced by CM Dennis) (Co-Sponsored
by CM Newby)
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
1/19/21 NCSPHS Sub/Rerefer 7-0
1/19/21 TEU Sub(NCSPHS)/Rerefer 7-0
1/20/21 F Sub(NCSPHS)/Rerefer 7-0
1/20/21 R Sub(NCSPHS)/Rerefer 6-0
1/26/21 CO Sub/Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R 17-0
2/1/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0
2/1/21 TEU Amend(NCSPHS)/Approve 5-1 (Cumber)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/8/20
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4. 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
10/28/20 JWC Approve 1-7(Fail) (Birtalan, Haskell, Burnett, Devereaux,
Hardesty, Ferraro, White)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/22/20
5. 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
6. 2020-0705 ORD -MC Regarding the Jacksonville Ethics Code; Amending Chapt
Scrivener's 602 (Jacksonville Ethics Code), Part 8 (Lobbying), Ord Code, to
Rename Part 8, Establish Subpart A, & to Add a New Subpart B
Contact: (Political Consultants) to Provide for a City Registration Process for
CM Dennis Political Consultants. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R
12/1/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/8/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 12/8/20
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 6, line 26: strike “lobbyist’s” and insert “political consultant’s”
2. Pg. 6, line 31: strike “campaign” and insert “political”
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7. 2020-0711 RESO Appt Isaac Rhodes Robinson as a Member of the Duval County
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
12/1/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/8/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
8. 2020-0729 ORD- MC Regarding the Planning Commission Recommendations to
Contact: the LUZ Committee & the Council; Amending Chapt 30 (Planning &
CM Gaffney 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
12/1/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/1/20 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/8/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, LUZ
1/12/21 CO PH Only
LUZ PH – 1/20/21, 2/2/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/12/21
• This bill was deferred at the 1/7 and 1/21 Planning Commission meetings
• Council Member Gaffney has requested Council take action on this bill pursuant to
Ordinance Code Section 656.129
• If action is taken on this bill, the following technical amendment is needed
AMENDMENT
Clarify vote required after deferral by Planning Commission
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9. 2020-0740 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, for
SUBSTITUTE & On Behalf of the City, the Cecil Field Connector Rd Cost Sharing &
Mobility Fee Credit Agreemnt for Construction of a 4-Lane Blvd from
Contact: Branan Field Extension Rd to the Southern Boundary of Cecil
CM White 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) (Co-Sponsored
by CM Ferraro)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
11/30/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/1/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/1/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/8/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: TEU, F, R
2/1/21 TEU Sub/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/8/20
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As substituted:
• Appropriates $80,000 contribution from the Developer and $5,267,052.68 of Better
Jacksonville Plan project dollars for construction of Cecil Field Connector road project
originally planned as part of BJP
• Enters into agreement with Developer to split 50/50 (up to a maximum of $2,462,034)
the construction costs of a 0.58 mile 4-lane roadway extending from Branan Field Road
Extension towards Cecil Commerce Center
• Splits cost for future transition area with Developer and Developer to pay City its
portion ($80,000) as part of this Agreement
• Amends CIP to transfer and increase funding within the project
• Provides Developer $731,227 in mobility credits (limited to Copper Ridge PUD) for its
participation in construction of roadway improvements, including the easements and
land for stormwater ponds, and excavation of those ponds for the City’s extension (0.36
mile) of Cecil Field Connector Road to Cecil Commerce Center
• Waives Sec. 655.507(b) (Credit against mobility fee) and Sec. 655.507(c) (Calculation of
Credit) to allow the Developer to receive a mobility fee credit for a transportation
improvement project that is not funded entirely by the Developer
• Waives Sec. 655.508 (Mobility fee contract) regarding the information required to be
included in a Mobility Fee Contract
Comment:
The $80,000 contribution from the Developer is a requirement of the Agreement
approved by this legislation. The $80,000 contribution has not yet been received by the
City; however, the City is not obligated to make the final payment to the Developer for
its portion of the improvements if the $80,000 contribution has not been made.
10. 2020-0757 ORD-MC Amending Sec 655.508 (Mobility Fee Contract), Pt 5 (Mobility
DEFER Fee), Chapt 655 (Concurrency & Mobility Management System), Ord
Code, to Clarify the Allowance of a Mobility Fee Contract to Memorialize
At request of Credits Against Future Mobility Fee Payments for the Cost Related to
CM Diamond the Demolition & Repurposing of an Existing Structure or Improvemnt.
(Diamond) (Introduced by CM Diamond)
12/8/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, LUZ
1/4/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/4/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/5/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/5/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/5/21 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/12/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, LUZ
1/20/21 LUZ PH - 2/2/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 1/12/21
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11. 2021-0022 ORD Approp $200,000 from the Social Justice & Community Investmnt
AMEND Special Committee Contingency for the JaxCareConnect Program
($80,000 to We Care Jax, Inc. & $120,000 to 6 Clinics ($20,000 to Each
Contact: Clinic)); Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Desginee, & Corp Secretary to
CM Boylan Execute & Deliver, an Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & We Care Jax,
Inc.; Invoking the Exception in Sec 126.107(G), Ord Code, to Allow
Direct Contract with We Car Jax, Inc. to Provide the Services for
JaxCareConnect; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp
Secretary to Execute & Deliver, Agreemnts btwn the City of Jax &
Agape Community Health Ctr,Inc., WestJax Outreach DBA Community
Health Health Outreach,, Muslim American Social Svcs (Mass), Mission
House, I.M. Sulzbacher Ctr for the Homeless, Inc., & Volunteers in
Medicine; Invoking the Exception in Sec 126.107(G), Ord Code, to
Allow Direct Contract w/the 6 Clinics; Providing for Oversight by the
Office of Grants & Contract Compliance. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM
Boylan) (Co-Sponsored by CM Salem,Freeman & R. Gaffney)
1/12/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
1/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R
2/1/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 2-3 (Failed) (Becton, Diamond,
Bowman)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –1/26/21
AMENDMENT
1. Clarify in explanation of appropriation that funding will also be provided to the six
clinics
2. Pg. 3, line 8: strike “the” after “of”
• Provides funding to the following organizations for the JaxCareConnect program:
- We Care Jacksonville - $80,000
- Agape Community Health Center - $20,000
- WestJax Outreach d/b/a Community Health Outreach - $20,000
- Muslim American Social Services (MASS) - $20,000
- Mission House - $20,000
- I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless - $20,000
- Volunteers in Medicine - $20,000
• City will pay contractors for services performed on a cost reimbursement basis
monthly
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12. 2021-0023 ORD Approp $200,000 for the Social Justice & Community Invesmnt
AMEND Special Committee Contingency for the Operation Boost! Program
($100,000 to Workforce Industrial Training, LLC (“WIT”) & $100,000
Contact: FSCJ; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Secretary to
CVP Newby Execute & Deliver, an Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & Workforce
Industrial Training, LLC; Invoking the Exception in Sec 126.107(G), Ord
Code, to Allow Direct Contract with Workforce Industrial Training, LLC
to Provide the Svcs for Operation Boost! Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his
Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, an Agreemnt btwn
the City of Jax & FSCJ; Invoking the Exception in Sec 126.107(G), Ord
Code, to Allow Direct Contract with FSCJ to Provide Svcs for Operation
Boost!; Waiving Sec 110.112 (Advance of the City Funds; Prohibition
Against), Pt 1 (the City Treasury), Chapt 110 (City Treasury) Ord Code,
to Allow for a Partial Advance Paymnt by the City; Providing Oversight
by the Office of Grants & Contract Compliance. (Sidman) (Introduced by
CVP Newby) (Co-Sponsored by CMs Salem, Priestly Jackson, DeFoor,
White, Carlucci, Boylan,Freeman & R. Gaffney)
1/12/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
1/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R
2/1/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 2-3 (Failed) (Becton, Diamond,
Bowman)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –1/26/21
FINANCE AMENDMENT
1. Attaches revised contract with FSCJ for Operation Boost to:
• Adds requirement that students receiving services be residents of Duval County
• Adds requirement that scholarships be used for costs associated with attending
school including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, housing, books, transportation and
personal costs
• Authorizes advance of funds in 4 equal quarterly installments rather than payment
being made as expense reimbursement
• Adds requirement that emergency expenses be used for unexpected costs that arise
while students are attending FSCJ and may be a barrier to complete course of study
• Requires any unused funds at end of term to be repaid to the City
• Makes various clean up changes
2. Attaches revised contract with Workforce Industrial Training to:
• Adds requirement that students receiving services be residents of Duval County
• Revises payment of funds so that $2,000 per student is paid upon completion of all
required courses rather than payments being made on registration
• Clarifies that any advance payment (up to 25% of the contract amount) made to WIT
must be fully recouped from $2,000 per student payments otherwise payable to WIT
before any per student payments are made
• Makes various clean up changes
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13. 2021-0025 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Tracy A. Flynn as Chief of the Risk
Mgmnt. Div. of the Finance & Administration Dept. of the City of Jax
Pursuant to Sec. 24.402, Ord Code. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
14. 2021-0026 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of McCarthy Crenshaw, Jr., to the Civil
AMEND Svc. Board, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Joel Powell, Pursuant to
Article 17, Jax Charter, for a 1st Full Term to Exp. 6/30/2022. (Sidman)
(Req of Mayor)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
Revise term from first full to partial
15. 2021-0027 RESO Conf the Reappt of Isaac Rhodes Robinson, to the Tree
Commission, as a Member of an Environmental Organization from the
At-Large Group-2 Residency Area, Pursuant to Sec. 94.103, Ord. Code,
for a 2nd Term to Exp. 12/31/21. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
(Co-Sponsored by CM Salem)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 33 of 42 meetings or 79%
16. 2021-0028 RESO Conf the Reappt of Daniel L. Henry as a Member of the Duval
County Election Advisory Panel, Pursuant to Chapt.59, Ord. Code, for a
2nd Full Term Ending 4/16/22. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 24 of 27 meetings or 89%
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17. 2021-0029 RESO Reappt Lauren Parsons Langham as a Member of the Jax
Housing & Community Developmnt Commission, Pursuant to Chapt. 34,
Ord. Code, & Sec. 420.9076, F.S., for a 2nd Term Exp. 11/30/24.
(Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 23 of 29 meetings or 79%
18. 2021-0030 RESO Conf the Reappt of Courtney Weatherby-Hunter, as a member of
the Public Svc. Grant Council, with Grant Experience, Pursuant to
Chapt. 80, Ord. Code, for a 2nd Full Term Exp. 12/31/22. (Distel)
(Introduced by CP Hazouri)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 9 of 11 meetings or 82%
19. 2021-0031 RESO Reappt Delilah R. “Dee” Bumbarger as a Member of the Jax
Housing Finance Authority, as a Finance Rep., Pursuant to Chapt. 52,
Ord. Code, for a 2nd Full Term Ending 6/30/24. (Distel) (Introduced by
CP Hazouri)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 28 of 30 meetings or 93%
20. 2021-0032 RESO Conf the Appt Susan Fraser, to the Tree Commission, as a
Urban Planner from the At-Large Group 5 Residency Area, Filling a
Seat Formerly Held by Aaron A. Glick, Pursuant to Sec. 94.103, Ord.
Code, for a Partial Term to Exp. 12/31/21. (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Hazouri)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
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21. 2021-0033 RESO Conf the Reappt of Curtis L. Hart, to the Tree Commission, as a
real Estate Professional from the At-Large Group 4 Residency Area,
Pursuant to Sec. 94.103, Ord. Code, for a 2nd Term to Exp. 12/31/22.
(Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri) (Co-Sponsored by CM Salem)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 37 of 42 meetings or 82%
22. 2021-0034 RESO Reappt Gloria “Nadine” Sherman Carswell as a Member of the
Jax Housing Finance Authority, as a Finance Rep., Pursuant to Chapt.
52, Ord. Code, for a 1st term Ending 6/30/23. (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Hazouri)
1/12/21 CO Introduced:R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 4 of 5 meetings or 80%
23. 2021-0035 RESO Conf Reappt of Ann R. Mackey, as a Member of the Public
Service Grant Council, Pursuant to Chapt 80, Ord Code, as a Member
with Grant Experience, for a 2nd Full Term Exp 12/31/23. (Distel)
(Introduced by CP Hazouri)
1/12/21 CO Introduced: R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 9 of 11 meetings or 82%
24. 2021-0036 RESO Conf Reappt of Bobby Stein, to JEA, Pursuant to Article 21,
Jacksonville Charter, for a 1st Full Term Exp 2/28/25. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CP Hazouri) (Co-Sponsored by CM Salem)
1/12/21 CO Introduced: R
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 9 of 9 meetings or 100%
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25. 2021-0038 ORD-Declaring Certain Parcel of Real Propty (R.E. #122708-0000) at 0
AMEND E 1st St btwn A. Philip Randolph Blvd & Franklin St., to be Surplus to
the Needs of the City; Providing for the Direct Sale of the Surplus
Contact: Propty; Waiving the Provisions of Sec 122.423 (Disposition for
CM Gaffney Affordable Housing), Chapt 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Allow
for the Direct Sale of the Parcel to Jared Williams & Marquita Williams,
Adjacent Propty Owners at the Negotiated Sales Price of $3,700;
Providing Auth to the Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute a Quit-Claim
Deed.(Dist. 7-R.Gaffney) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM R.Gaffney)
1/12/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, LUZ
1/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/19/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/20/21 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/26/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, LUZ
2/1/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0
2/1/21 TEU Amend(NCSPHS)/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –1/26/21
AMEND
Pg. 2, line 6: strike “in-progress assessed value” and insert “certified market value”
Waives Sec. 122.423 (Disposition for affordable housing) to allow for the direct sale of
the parcel
26. 2021-0050 ORD Approp $162,865.00 in Grant Funds from the Office of Justice
2nd Progs., U.S. Dept. of Justice for FY 2020-2021, & Approp $67,040.00
from the KHA to Cover the Local Match for the 1st Yr of the Grant, to
Fund a Comprehensive Anti-Gang Prog. for Youth Known as ‘Proj.
Inspire” & to Fund a Contract Mgr. Position for Oversight of this Grant
Prog. & the Direct Svc. Provider; Auth Said Contract Mgr. Position;
Invoking the Exception to Sec. 126.107 (G), Ord Code, with Respect to
Svcs. to be Provided by Managed Access to Child Health, Inc.; Apv &
Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp. Secretary , &/or the Chief
Exec. Officer of the KHA to Execute & Deliver a Contract with Managed
Access to Child Health, Inc.; Waiving the Requirements of Sec. 77.111
(A) (Provider Contracts),Chapt. 77 (KHA) ,Ord Code, to Exempt the
Svcs. to be Provided by Managed Access to Child Health, Inc. from
Competitive Procurement; Oversight by the KHA. (B.T. 21-034) (RC
21-058) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
2/1/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –2/9/21
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27. 2021-0052 ORD Approp $225,280 from the Social Justice & Community Investmnt
2nd Special Committee Contingency to Kids Hope Alliance (“KHA”) to allow
KHA to Provide Funding to Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs of N.E. FL, Inc. For
Afterschool ($187,000) & Summer ($38,280) Programming at Clanzel T.
Brown Community Ctr & Park; Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, &
Corp Secretary, and/or the CEO of the KHA to Execute & Deliver a
Svcs Contract w/the Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs of N.E. FL, Inc. to Provide the
Svcs. Specified in this Ord; Invoking the Exception of Sec. 126.107(G)
(Exemptions), Part 1 (General Regulations), Chapt 126 (Procurement
Code), Ord Code, Regarding the Svcs. to be Provided by Boys’ & Girls’
Club of N.E. FL, Inc.; Waiving the Requirements of Chapt 77 (KHA),
Sec 77.111(A) (Provider Contracts), Ord Code, to Exempt the Svcs. to
be Provided by Boys’ * Girls’ Clubs of N.E. FL, Inc. from Competitive
Procurement; Providing for Oversight by the KHA for the Svcs. Contract;
Apv & Auth Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute &
Deliver the Agreement Between the COJ & Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs of N.E.
FL, Inc. for a Portion of Clanzel T. Brown Community Ctr & Park,
Located at 4575 Moncrief Rd, Jax, FL 32209; Providing for Further
Authorizations to Execute Amendmnts to License Agreemnt, Subject to
the Review & Approval by OGC to Effectuate the Purpose & Intent of
this Ord; Providing for Oversight by the Parks, Recreation & Community
Svcs. Dept. of the License Agreement (Sidman) (Introduced by CM
Pittman)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R, SJCIC
2/1/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 2/9/21
28. 2021-0053 ORD Approp $74,993.00 in Fund Balance from the Environmental
2nd Protection Fund to Fund the Developmnt of a Water Quality Module for
Inclusion in a Hydrodynamic Modeling Prog. Created by the University
of North Florida (“UNF”), Providing for Carryover of Funds Through
9/30/22; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(G) (Exemptions), Chapt
126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract w/UNF for
Developmnt of the Water Quality Module; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His
Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver that Certain
Research/Academic Svcs. Agreemnt btwn COJ & the UNF Board of
Trustees; City Oversight by the Neighborhoods Dept., Environmental
Quality Div; Requiring a Final Report (B.T. 21-028)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
2/1/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/1/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 2/9/21
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29. 2021-0055 ORD-MC Amending Chapt 382 (Waste Collection & Disposal Svc by
2nd Contractors & City), Part 3 (Selection of Waste Collection & Disposal
Svc Areas & Contractors), Sec. 382.303 (Advertising for New Svc.
Contractors), Ord Code, to Provide for an Earlier Application
Submission Date for New Svc Contractors; Auth the Issuance of
Requests for Proposals in Accordance w/Chapt 126 (Procurement
Code), Part 2 (Supplies, Contractual Svcs. & Capital Improvements),
Ord Code, to Procure Svcs. for the Collection & Transportation of
Residential Solid Waste & Recyclables in Lieu of the Advertisement,
Application & Selection Process Set Forth in Chapt 382 (Waste
Collection & Disposal Svc. by Contractor & City), Part 3 (Selection of
Waste Collection & Disposal Svc. & Contractors), Secs 382.303
Through 382.308, Ord Code; Waiving Secs 382.303 (Advertising for
New Svc. Contractors), 382.304 (Filing of Applications), 382.305
(Content of Application), 382.306 (Public Hearing on Award of New
Contract) & 382.308 (Contract Provisions; Exemption from Purchasing
Code; Extension of Contracts), Ord Code, to Allow for the Issuance of a
Req for Proposal Solicitation to Procure Svcs. for the Collection &
Transportation of Residential Solid Waste & Recyclables in Accordance
w/Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Part 2 (Supplies, Contractual Svcs.
& Capital Improvements), Ord Code;Providing for Codification
Instructions (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
2/1/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/1/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 2/9/21
30. 2021-0056 RESO Conf Appt of Council Member Terrance Freeman as a 1st Term
2nd Member to the League of Cities, Pursuant to C.R. 1.306, for a Term
Concurrent with the Council Member’s 1st term (Distel) (Introduced by
CP Hazouri)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: R
31. 2021-0057 RESO Conf Appt of Council Member Sam Newby as a 2nd Term
2nd Member to the League of Cities, Pursuant to C.R. 1.306, for a Term
Concurrent with the Council Member’s 2nd Term. (Distel) (Introduced by
CP Hazouri)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: R
32. 2021-0058 RESO Conf Reappt of Robert Maldonado as a Member of the Duval
2nd County Election Advisory Panel, Pursuant to Chapt 59, Ord Code , for a
1st Full Term Ending 4/16/23. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: R
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33. 2021-0059 RESO Conf Appt of Ryan B. Ertel, to the Public Svc. Grant Council, with
2nd Grant Experience, Replacing Christopher Warren, Pursuant to Sec.
80.102, Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term to Exp. 12/31/23. (Sidman) (Req
of Mayor)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: R
34. 2021-0060 RESO Conf Reappt of Kimberly A. Kim, to the Art in Public Places
2nd Committee, Serving as a Lay Citizen Representing Planning Dist. #6,
Pursuant to Sec. 126.903, Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term to Exp
12/31/23. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: R
35. 2021-0061 RESO Conf Reappt of Carlo Fassi, to the Library Board of Trustees,
2nd Representing at large Group #4, Replacing Guy Anderson, Pursuant to
Sec. 90.101, Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term to Exp 9/30/24. (Sidman)
(Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Salem)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: R
36. 2021-0062 RESO Conf Appt of Andrea D. Williams, to the Jax Human Rights
2nd Commission, Replacing Thomas Lupoli, Pursuant to Sec. 60.103, Ord
Code, for a Partial Term to Exp. 12/31/21. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: R
37. 2021-0063 RESO Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the Execution of an
AMEND Economic Dev Agreemnt (“Agreement”) btwn the City of Jax (“City”) &
Project Robalo (“Company”), to Support the Creation of Company’s
See Auditor's Operations at a New Leasehold Facility Located at a To-Be-Determined
summary on Location within the City (“Project”); Auth a Ten-Year Recapture
pg. 17 Enhanced Value (REV) Grant of $260,000; Apv & Auth the Execution of
Documents by the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary; Auth
Contact: Approval of Technical Amendments by the Executive Director of the
Joe Whitaker Office of Economic Development (“OED”); Providing for Oversight by
the OED; Providing a Deadline for the Company to Execute the
Agreement; Affirming the Project’s Compliance w/the Public Investment
Policy Adopted by Ord 2016-382-E, as Amended; Requesting Two
Reading Passage Pursuant to Council Rule 3.305. (Sawyer) (Req of
Mayor)
1/26/21 CO Introduced: F, R
AMENDMENT
1. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to correct project summary
2. Place revised economic development agreement on file to correct the amount shown
on Exhibit E (Improvements) to $6,720,000
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Bill 2020-529
Summary of 2020-529 (Six-Month Window for Normal or Early Retirement):
1. Creates new Code Sec. 120.216 providing for a 2021 Limited Retirement Option
• Age 55 with 10 years of credited service (reduced from age 55 with 20 years)
• Age 60 with 5 years of credited service (reduced from age 65 with 5 years)
• Any age with 20 years of credited service, but less than 30 years of credited service,
with a reduced accrual rate of 2% (reduced from 25 years of service at any age)
2. Police and Fire Pension Fund, Correctional Officer Retirement Plan, and JEA
employees are not eligible for this early retirement window
3. Establishes a six month early retirement window from 4/1/21 – 9/30/21
4. Requires written or electronic notice of the retirement election and date of retirement
to the Board between 4/1/21 – 5/31/21
5. Employees retiring under this option may not come back under full time employment
with the City for one year and may not rejoin the DB plan if ever re-employed by the City
6. Allows employees eligible to retire under this option to convert to the Defined
Contribution (DC) plan at the actuarial present value of their DB pension
7. Provides for an exception to Code Sec. 106.108(c) which requires the affected
pension plan to be at least 90% actuarially funded at the time of approval of legislation
affecting pension benefits (approval of this exception requires 2/3 vote of Council)
Financial Impact/Discussion Points:
1. Based on the October 1, 2019 actuarial valuation, there are 491 participants eligible
for early retirement under the proposed options
2. The actuarial impact statement shows an increase in the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued
Liability (UAAL):
• $28,740,961 based on 100% take rate
• $14,370,481 based on 50% take rate
• $7,185,240 based on 25% take rate
3. The actuarial impact statement shows an increase in the annual Employer
Contribution:
• $648,913 based on a 100% take rate
• $324,457 based on a 50% take rate
• $162,228 based on a 25% take rate
4. The legislation does not reduce the authorized employee cap. The City would incur
an increase in the employer contribution to the DC plan (12%) should the positions be
filled. If the positions are filled, the employer’s DC contribution would increase by:
• $2,847,574 based on a 100% take rate
• $1,423,787 based on a 50% take rate
• $711,894 based on a 25% take rate
5. The total financial impact of bullets #3 and #4 above is equal to:
• $3,496,487 based on a 100% take rate
• $1,748,244 based on a 50% take rate
• $874,122 based on a 25% take rate
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Bill 2021-63
One or Two Read Resolution - Two
Date provided to Council Auditor – 1/20/21
Company Name – Project Robalo
Project Location – Unidentified
Incentives Provided – $260,000 REV grant at 50% over 10 years
Number of Jobs to be Created –
• 25 new jobs no later than Dec. 31, 2023
• Average wage – $49,472 plus benefits
Number of Jobs to be Retained – N/A
Capital Investment – $6,720,000
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 $6,720,000 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 25
new jobs at an average wage of no less than $49,472 by December 31, 2023, and to
maintain the 25 new jobs at an average annual salary of $49,472 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 25 job retention requirement.
• Section 9.2(d) – In the event the Company fails to be create 10 new jobs at an average
wage of $49,472 by December 31, 2023, the REV grant shall terminate and the Company
will repay the City the entire amount of the REV grant that has been previously paid to
the Company, if any.
ROI – 2.10
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
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