Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · July 20, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
2:00 PM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Rules Committee
Brenda Priestly Jackson, Chair
Randy DeFoor, Vice Chair
Aaron Bowman
LeAnna Cumber
Garrett Dennis
Rory Diamond
Tommy Hazouri
Legislative Assistant: Maritza Sanchez
Legislative Services Manager: Melanie Wilkes
Deputy General Counsel: Paige Johnston
Research Assistant: Colleen Hampsey
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
Council Auditor’s Office: Trista Carraher
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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. 2020-0584 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
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3. 2020-0705 ORD-MC Regarding the Jacksonville Ethics Code; Amending Chapt 602
DEFER (Jacksonville Ethics Code), Part 8 (Lobbying), Ord Code, to Rename
Part 8, Establish Subpart A, & to Add a New Subpart B (Political
At request of Consultants) to Provide for a City Registration Process for Political
CM Dennis 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
4. 2021-0351 ORD Approp $20,000 from the SJCIC Contingency for the Literacy Pros
AMEND of Jax, Inc. Citywide Reading Campaign; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his
Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & deliver, an Agreemnt btwn the
Contact: City of Jax & Literacy Pros of Jax, Inc.; Invoking the Exception in Sec
CM DeFoor 126.107 (G), Ord Code, to Allow Direct Contract with Literacy Pros of
Jax, Inc. to a Literacy Campaign; Waiving Sec 110.112 (Advance of 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 for Oversight by the Office of Public Affairs (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM DeFoor) (Co-Sponsor CMs Salem,Newby, Freeman,
R. Gaffney & Carlucci)
6/8/21 Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
6/14/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/15/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/15/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F, R
7/19/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 6/22/21
AMENDMENT
1. Correct scrivener’s errors
2. Attach revised Exhibit 2 (Scope of Services) to remove measures of impact
3. Attach revised Exhibit 3 (Contract) to revise term end date to 2/28/22, clarify payment
terms, remove measures of impact from scope, and include Council Auditor in audit
rights
• Appropriates $20,000 from the Social Justice Committee contingency account to
provide funding to Literacy Pros of Jacksonville for a literacy and reading campaign to
run through January 2022
• Funding will be used to develop and launch two billboards in high crime areas
• Waives Sec. 110.112 (Advance of City funds; prohibition against) to allow for partial
advance payment of $10,000 within 30 days of the effective date of the agreement
• Final payment of $10,000 will be made within 30 days of completion of the services
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5. 2021-0353 ORD Approp $150,000 from the SJCIC to Kids Hope Alliance (“KHA”) to
AMEND Allow KHA to Provide Funding to Operation Save Our Sons, Inc.;
Amend 4th Revised Schedule M to 2020-511-E; Auth the Mayor, or his
Contact: Designee & Corp Sec. &/or the CEO of the KHA to Execute & Deliver a
CP Newby Svcs Contract w/Operation Save Our Sons, Inc. to Provide the Svcs
Specified in this Ord; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107 (G)
(Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Chapt 126 (Procurement
Code), Ord Code, Regarding the Svcs to be Provided by Operation
Save Our Sons, Inc.; Waiving the Requirements of Chapt 77 (Kids
Hope Alliance), Sec 77.111 (A) (Provider Contracts), Ord Code, to
Exempt the Svcs to be Provided by Operation Save Our Sons, Inc. from
Competitive Procurement; Providing for Oversight by the KHA (Sidman)
( Introduced by CM Newby) (Co-Sponsor CMs Salem, R. Gaffney,
Freeman, Carlucci)
6/8/21 Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
6/14/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/15/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/15/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F, R
7/19/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –6/22/21
AMENDMENT
1. Correct section numbering in bill
2. Correct justification for waiver of Sec. 77.111(a)
3. Attach revised Exhibit 4 to include updated insurance requirements
• Appropriates $150,000 from the Social Justice Committee contingency account to
provide funding to Operation Save our Sons for the MenTurn program targeting youth
aged 15-18
• Operation Save our Sons will be compensated at a rate of $18,750 quarterly plus $10
for each session of programming provided to participants
• Waives the requirement in Sec. 77.111(a) that provider contracts shall be competitively
procured under Chapter 126, Ordinance Code, via an evaluated bid process in order to
direct contract with the Operation Save our Sons for the MenTurn program
6. 2021-0359 RESO Conf the Jax Ethics Commission’s Appt of Kirby G. Oberdorfer, a
Registered Duval County Voter, as the Director of the Office of Ethics,
Compliance & Oversight (ECO) for the City of Jax, Pursuant to Sec
602.612, Ord Code, for a 3 Yr Term Ending 9/3/24; Providing for a
Prospective Effective Date. (Sidman) (Req of Jax Ethics Commission)
(Co-Sponsor CM Salem)
6/8/21 Introduced: R
6/15/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
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APPOINTMENT
7. 2021-0360 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Chester Spellman, to the Public
AMEND Service Grant Council, with Grant Experience, Replacing Carol Brock,
Pursuant to Sect. 80.102, Ord. Code, for a Partial Term to Expire
12/31/22. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/8/21 CO Introduced: R
6/15/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
1. Correct name of individual being replaced
2. Revise term to end 12/31/21
3. Pg. 1, line 19: strike "first full" and insert "partial"
8. 2021-0362 RESO Designating the Jax System of Care for Children’s Mental
Scrivener's Health, acting through the KHA, a City Dept, as the County Planning
Council Pursuant to Sect. 394.657, FL Statutes, & Assigning the
Contact: Preparation & Submission of Grant Applications to the Criminal Justice,
CM White Mental Health, & Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Program to this
Entity, Through the KHA; Establishing Membership of Committee
Pursuant to Sect. 394.657, FL Statutes. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
White)
6/8/21 CO Introduced: R
6/15/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
Scrivener’s
Pg. 2, line 7: insert “the” after “designates”
9. 2021-0363 RESO Establishing a County Public Safety Coordinating Council as
Contact: Required by Sect. 951.26, FL Statutes; Designating the JSO as Admin
CM White of the Public Safety Coordinating Council & Setting Membership Per the
Requirements of Sect. 951.26, FL Statutes. (Johnston) (Introduced by
CM White)
6/8/21 CO Introduced: R
6/15/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
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10. 2021-0375 RESO Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the execution of an
AMEND Economic Developmnt Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & The Boeing
Company, to Support the Expansion of the Company’s Existing Facility
Contact: Located Generally at 5868 Approach Rd, Jax, FL (“Project”); Auth an
Kirk Wendland Infrastructure Grant in the Max Amt of $425,000 (“Infrastructure Grant”)
Payable in 2 Annual Installments Following: (1) Acquisition &
See Pg. 9 Improvement of the Proj Parcel by the Company; & (2) Creation of at
for Council least 334 New Jobs at the Proj Parcel by no later than 12/31/26; Apv &
Auditor Auth the Execution of Docs by the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp
summary Secretary; Auth Approval of Technical Amendmnts by the Executive
Director of the Office of Economic Developmnt (“OED”); Providing for
Oversight by the OED; Waiver of that Portion of the Public Investment
Policy Adopted by Ord 2016-382-E, as Amended, to Auth the
Infrastructure Grant, which is not Authorized by the Public Investment
Policy; Req 2 Reading Passage Pursuant to C.R. 3.305. (Sawyer) (Req
of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: F, R
AMENDMENT
Place revised agreement on file to:
1. Correct intent of New Jobs
2. Adjust references to Related Companies, annual reporting requirements, and private
funding
• Waives the Public Investment Policy in order to allow for the infrastructure grant,
which is not contemplated by the policy
Comment: Jobs created pursuant to this agreement are not required to be maintained
for a specific time period to qualify for second installment of Infrastructure Grant
11. 2021-0379 ORD Approp $51,000 from the SJCIC Contingency for an expansion to
2nd the JaxCareConnect Prog; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, &
Corp. Secretary to execute & deliver, a 1st amendment to the agreemnt
btwn the City of Jax & We Care Jax, Inc. for the JaxCareConnect Prog;
Invoking the exception in Sec 126.107 (G), Ord Code, providing for
direct contract with We Care Jax, Inc. Svcs; Providing for Oversight by
the Office of Grants & Contract Compliance. (Sidman) (Introduced by
CM Boylan)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
7/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21
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12. 2021-0384 ORD Conf the Appt of Jenny Vipperman, a St. Johns Cty Resident with
2nd Substantial Business Interest in Duval Cty, as a member of the KHA
Board, filling a seat formerly held by Donna Orender, Pursuant to Chapt
77, Ord Code, for a Full Term Exp 12/31/2024. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced:R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21
Pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 50.102(c), the bill sponsor shall appear before the
Rules Committee at a meeting separate and prior to the appearance of the appointee, to
establish and debate the requirements of the substantial business and/or philanthropic
contribution of the appointee and/or the reason for the waiver of the requirements of
Section 50.102.
13. 2021-0387 RESO Honoring & Commending 7 yr Old Chase Poust on his Quick
Thinking & Bravery in Facilitating the Rescue of his Father & Sister from
a Potential Tragedy in the St. Johns River.
(Clements) (Introduced by CM Freeman)(Co-Sponsored by CMs
Salem,Bowman & Ferraro)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
14. 2021-0388 RESO Honoring & Congratulating Tammie Talley, Director of Athletics
Scrivener’s for Duval Cty Schools, on being named "Florida Athletic Director of the
Year” by the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Assoc.
(Clements) (Introduced by CM Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CM Bowman)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
Scrivener’s
Pg. 2, line 4: strike “to”
15. 2021-0389 RESO Conf the Mayor's Reappt of Matthew P. Brockelman, to the
2nd Downtown Developmnt Review Board, as a Full Time Employee at a
business or professional office located within the Downtown Area
Representative, Pursuant to Sec. 656.361.9, Ord Code, for a 1st Full
Term to Exp 6/30/2023. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
16. 2021-0390 RESO Conf the Mayor's Reappt of Christian Harden, to the Downtown
2nd Developmnt Review Board, Pursuant to Sec. 656.361.7, Ord Code,, as
a contractor, developer or realtor representative, for a 3rd Full term to
Exp 6/30/2023. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
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17. 2021-0391 RESO Conf the Mayor's Appt of Cal Walton, to the Better Jax Proj
2nd Administration Comm., replacing Menelaos “Manny” Papalas, to serve
as a private citizen member, Pursuant to Chapt 761, Sec. 107, Ord
Code, for a 1st Full Term to Exp on 3/31/2026. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
18. 2021-0392 RESO Conf the Mayor's Appt of Andre Green, to the Jax Housing
2nd Authority, replacing Soo Gilvarry, Pursuant to Chapt 51A, Ord Code, for
a Partial Term to Exp 9/16/2022. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
19. 2021-0393 RESO Conf the Mayor's Reappt of Jeffrey Rosen, to the Jax Housing
2nd Finance Authority, in accordance with Chapt 52, Ord Code, for a 2nd
Full Term ending 6/30/2025; Providing for a Directive for the Chief of
Legislative Svcs. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
20. 2021-0394 RESO Conf the Appt of Anthony Robbins, as a member of the
2nd KingSoutel Crossing Comm. Redevelopmnt Agency Advisory Board, as
a citizen representing the Planning, Landscape Architecture or
Architecture Fields, Pursuant to Chapt 53, Ord Code, for an Initial Term
ending 12/31/2023. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
21. 2021-0395 RESO Expressing the City Council’s Strong Support for the Brave Men
2nd & Women of the Jax Sheriff’s Office in light of the recent attack on an
On-Duty Officer; Urging that the perpetrator of the attack be prosecuted
to the fullest extent of the law. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Ferraro)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
22. 2021-0396 RESO Thanking the U.S. Marines for choosing Jax & the Hyatt Regency
Hotel as the Site to quarantine Marine Corps Recruits prior to their
arrival for basic training at Paris Island. (Clements) (Introduced by CP
Hazouri)(Co-Sponsor CM Bowman)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
23. 2021-0397 RESO Honoring & Commemorating the Life & Accomplishmnts of the
Reverend Willis Barnum Coker McCarty on the Occasion of his
Passing. (Clements) (Introduced by CM DeFoor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
24. 2021-0398 RESO Commending Warren E. Jones for his Service to Riverside
Avondale Preservation upon his Retirement. (Hampsey) (Introduced by
CM DeFoor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
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25. 2021-0399 RESO Commending & Thanking Allweather Tire Co. & Ellen Dutton
Scrivener’s Chaffin for donating property to the City for Public Park purposes to be
known as Thebaut Sisters Landing. (Clements) (Introduced by CM
Ferraro) (Co-Sponsor CM DeFoor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
Scrivener’s
Pg. 2, line 5: strike “adopts” and insert “has adopted”
26. 2021-0400 RESO Appt Joe Hindsley as a member of the Duval Cty Tourist
2nd Developmnt Council, as a Tourist Accommodation Industry
Representative, replacing Kirit Patidar Pursuant to Chapt 70, Ord Code,
& Sec. 125.0104, F.S., for a 1st Term ending 6/30/2025. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CP Hazouri)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
27. 2021-0401 RESO Appt Dennis Thompson as a member of the Duval Cty Tourist
2nd Developmnt Council, as a Tourist Industry Representative, replacing
Craig Smith Pursuant to Chapt 70, Ord Code, & Sec. 125.0104, F.S.,
for a 1st Term ending 6/30/2025. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
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Council Auditor’s Office
Bill 2021-375
One or Two Read Resolution – Two
Date Provided to Council Auditor – 6/16/21
Company Name – The Boeing Company
Project Location – Cecil Airport (5868 Approach Road)
Incentives Provided - $425,000 Infrastructure Grant
• 50% to be provided after minimum capital investment of $85,000,000
• 50% to be provided upon satisfaction of the job creation requirements
Number of Jobs to be Created –
• 334 new permanent jobs no later than Dec. 31, 2026
• Average wage - $65,000 plus benefits
Number of Jobs to be Retained – 336
Capital Investment - $116,500,000 ($85,000,000 minimum) to be expensed by JAA and
paid back by Boeing in the form of a lease
JSEB Contract Requirement - $85,000
Record 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 any installments of the Infrastructure Grant for any year during
which any reporting requirements are not met.
• Section 9.2(b) – If the Company, JAA or its affiliates fails to invest $85,000,000 in
funding by December 31, 2023, the Infrastructure Grant will be terminated and the
Company will repay the City the entire amount of the Infrastructure Grant that has been
previously paid to the Company, if any.
• Section 9.2(c) – In the event the Company fails to retain 336 jobs and create 334 new
jobs at the project location at an average wage of $65,000 by December 31, 2026 (for a
total of 670 jobs), the Infrastructure Grant shall terminate and the City shall have no
obligation to pay the final $212,500 of the Infrastructure Grant to the Company.
ROI – 1.02
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NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
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