Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · October 16, 2023
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Monday, October 16, 2023
2:00 PM
Council Chamber
1st Floor, City Hall
Rules Committee
Terrance Freeman, Chair - Excused Absence
Randy White, Vice Chair
Ken Amaro
Michael Boylan
Joe Carlucci
Rahman Johnson
Chris Miller
Legislative Assistant: Steven Libby
Council Auditor's Office: Trista Carraher
Council Research: Colleen Hampsey
Office of General Counsel: Carla Lopera
Administration: Scott Wilson, Council Liaison
Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked October 16, 2023
Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Attendance:
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2023-0020 ORD-MC Relating to the City of Jacksonville’s Procurement Code; Repealing
NCSPHS & Replacing Pt 1 (General Regulations), Pt 2 (Supplies, Contractual Services &
SUBSTITUTE Capital Improvements), Pt 3 (Professional Services Contracts), Pt 5
(Extraordinary Critical Purchasing Procedures), Pt 7 (Design-Build Contracts),
& Pt 9 (Art in Public Places), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, & Pt 6
(Cultural Service Grant Program), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, in Their
Entirety; Creating a New Pt 1 (General Regulations; Ethics & Transparency in
Public Contracting), Pt 2 (Jacksonville Procurement Awards Committee), Pt 3
(Procurement Thresholds, Modes, Methods, & Procedures), Pt 5 (Ex-Offender
Program), Pt 7 (Buy American Program), & Pt 9 (Bid Protests, Suspension, &
Debarments), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Modernize & Provide
Greater Efficiencies in the COJ Procurement Code... (Hodges) (Introduced by
CM Cumber) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem, Carlucci & Gay)
1/10/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F, TEU
1/17/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/17/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/18/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/18/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 1/24/23
As substituted,
1. Incorporates CM Gay amendment #1 (except for owner-direct purchase program)
2. Incorporates Auditor recommended amendment to require a minimum of 3 responses for
professional services unless it is determined by the Chief, in writing, that no advantage would be
obtained by resoliciting
2. 2023-0307 ORD-MC re the Jax Police & Fire Pension Board of Trustees; Amend Sec
DEFER 22.12 of the Charter of the COJ; Prov for Codification Instructions (Hodges)
(Co-Introduced by CP Freeman at Req of Jax Police & Fire Pension Board of
At request of Trustees & CM White) (Co-Sponsor CM Pittman)
PFPF Board 5/9/23 CO Introduced: R, F
5/15/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/16/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/23/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601- 5/23/23
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3. 2023-0473 RESO Conf the Reappt of James Citrano, Jr., as a Member of the Downtown
DEFER Investment Authority Brd, as a Rep Having Substantial Business Interest in the
Northbank CRA, Pursuant to Ch 55, Pt 1, Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term
At request of Ending 6/30/27 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem)
DIA 7/25/23 CO Introduced: R
7/31/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/8/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
4. 2023-0615 ORD-MC Amend Various Secs of Ch 652 (Floodplain Management), Ord
AMEND Code, to Incorporate the FL State Floodplain Management Office’s
Recommendations for the City to Maintain Current Ratings with the National
Contact: Flood Insurance Prog Community Rating System; Directing that the Local
Susan Grandin Technical Amends to the FL Bldg Code Previously Accomplished in Sec
321.109 (Elevation Requirements), Ch 321 (Adoption of Bldg Code), Ord
Code, Now be Prov in the Land Dev Procedures Manual by the Dev Svcs Div
of the Planning & Dev Dept to Enable the Public to Have Easy Access to Those
Amends; Repealing Sec 321.109 (Elevation Requirements), Ch 321 (Adoption
of Bldg Code), Ord Code, in its Entirety; Creating a New Sec 321.109
(Elevation Requirements), Ch 321 (Adoption of Bldg Code), Ord Code, So
That the Local Tech Amends Made to the FL Bldg Code Read Correctly Both
On-Line & In Printed Form... (Grandin & Sample) (Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)
(PD & PC Apv)
9/12/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU, LUZ, JWC
9/18/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/18/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/19/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/19/23 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/26/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/26/23
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AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Municipal Code) to correctly present existing language in the Code
2. Correct Scrivener’s
• Amends Chapters 321 (Adoption of Building Code), 652 (Floodplain Management), and 654
(Code of Subdivision Regulations) to:
- Direct that the local technical amendments to the Florida Building Code will now be provided
in the Planning and Development Department’s Land Development Procedures Manual,
- Update the effective date of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps,
- Provide for variances for certain non-elevated accessory structures in a Special Flood Hazard
Area, and
- Modify the finished floor elevation requirements in flood areas
• Approved by the Planning Commission on 10/5/23
5. 2023-0630 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Erin L. Abney as Chief of the Current
Planning Div Pursuant to Sec 30.302 (Division Chief), Pt 3 (Current Planning
Division), Ch 30 (Planning & Development Department), Ord Code (Hodges)
(Req of Mayor)
9/12/23 CO Introduced: R
9/18/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/26/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
6. 2023-0634 RESO Conf JTA’s Recommended Appt of Mark L. Griffin, a Duval County
WITHDRAW Resident, to the Better Jax Plan Financial Administration Committee, as a
Citizen Member, Pursuant to Sec 761.107, Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term Exp
At request of 3/31/28 (Staffopoulos) (Req of JTA) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray &
JTA Johnson)
9/12/23 CO Introduced: R
9/18/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/26/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
7. 2023-0638 RESO Conf the Appt of William Jennings Miller, a Resident & Qualified
DEFER Elector of the City of Jax, Replacing Ingrid I. Bethel, to the Civil Service
Board, Pursuant to the Provisions of Sec 17.02 (Civil Service Board), Article 17
At request of (Civil Service), City of Jax Charter; for a Partial Term Ending 6/30/25 (Wilson)
Appointee (Req of Civil Service Board)
9/12/23 CO Introduced: R
9/18/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/26/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
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8. 2023-0670 ORD of the City Council of the City of Jax Auth the Planning & Dev Dept to
DEFER Prov a Written Response to the State Land Planning Agency on Behalf of the
City Concerning the 2023 Assessment Report for the 2045 Comp Plan, which
Due to Planning Includes a List of the Modifications to the 2045 Comp Plan Required in
Commission Response to Changes in State Law or Changes in Local Conds; Stating the
Intent of the City Council to Amend the 2045 Comp Plan to Implement the
Recommendations Contained in the 2023 Assessment Report (Teal) (Req of
Mayor)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R, LUZ
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/3/23 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/24/23
9. 2023-0671 ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 111.270 (Homelessness Initiatives Special
NCSPHS AMEND Revenue Fund), Pt 2 (Health & Human Services), Ch 111 (Special Revenue &
Trust Accounts), Ord Code, to Estab a Permanent Homelessness Initiatives
Contact: Special Rev Fund For the Purposes Described Herein; Prov For Codification
CP Salem Instructions; Approp $1,000,000 to the Homelessness Initiatives Special Rev
Fund, Including $500,000 From the Council President’s Designated
Contingency Acct & $500,000 From the Mayor’s Task Force Contingency
Acct; Prov For Oversight By the Social Svcs Div of the Dept of Parks, Rec &
Community Svcs (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Salem) (Co-Sponsors CMs
Johnson & Clark-Murray)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
10/2/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/3/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/10/23
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NCSPHS AMENDMENT
1. Clarify funding is limited to individuals who are at risk of becoming homeless and not those
already homeless
2. Clarify that maximum payment of up to $1,500 is on a per calendar year basis
3. Revise annual appropriation calculation from an amount not to exceed 15% to 20% of the
available balance in the fund as of the prior fiscal year end
4. Add provision specifying that the appropriation for FY 24/25 will be based on the available
balance in the fund as of 12/31/23
5. Change oversight department to the Grants and Contract Compliance Division
6. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to correct BT
• Establishes a new Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund to provide financial assistance
to individuals at risk of becoming homeless (maximum one-time payment of up to $1,500)
• Funds will be appropriated at a minimum on an annual basis in conjunction with the annual
budget in an amount not to exceed 15% of the available balance within the Fund as of the
immediately preceding fiscal year end
• Requires annual report to Council on the expenditures from the Fund
• Appropriates $1,000,000 ($500,000 from the Council President’s contingency account and
$500,000 from the Mayor’s Task Force contingency account) to the new Fund
10. 2023-0676 ORD Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Michael Bricker as Chief of Animal Care &
Protective Svcs Div of the Neighborhoods Dept Pursuant to Sec 34.602
(Division Chief), Pt 6 (Animal Care & Protective Services Division), Ch 34
(Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code; Waiving the Requirement in Sec
34.602 (Division Chief), Pt 6 (Animal Care & Protective Services Division) Ch
34 (Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code, That the Division Chief Have a
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher From an Accredited College or University
(Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/10/23
APPOINTMENT
• Waives the requirement in Code Sec. 34.602 that the Chief of the Animal Care and Protective
Services Division have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
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11. 2023-0682 RESO Reappt Angela Phillips, as a Member of the Duval County Tourist Dev
Council, as a Rep of the Tourist Accommodation Industry, Pursuant to Sec
70.102 (a) (4), Ord Code, & Sec 125.0104 (4) (E), F.S., for a 2nd Full Term
Ending 6/30/27 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 18 of 19 or 95% of meetings during first full term of 2/25/20 – 6/30/23
12. 2023-0683 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Pauline Drake, a Duval County Resident &
Former Duval County Court Judge, to the Library Brd of Trustees as a Council
At-Large Group 3 Rep, Replacing Steve Eagerton, Pursuant to Sec 90.101
(Establishment Composition; Member Qualifications; Terms; Annual Training
Requirement; Responsibilities), Ch 90 (Board of Library Trustees), Ord Code,
for a 1st Full Term to Exp on 9/30/26 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor
CM Salem)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
13. 2023-0684 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Tia Mackey Leathers, a Duval County
Resident, to the Library Brd of Trustees as a Council At-Large Group 5 Rep,
Replacing Gerald Thomas, Pursuant to Sec 90.101 (Establishment;
Composition; Member Qualifications; Terms; Annual Training Requirement;
Responsibilities), Ch 90 (Board of Library Trustees), Ord Code, for a Partial
Term to Exp on 9/30/25, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 9/30/29
(Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Salem)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
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14. 2023-0685 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Americus Spencer-Harold, a Duval County
DEFER Resident, to the Construction Trades Qualifying Brd as an Engineer Rep, Filling
a Seat Formerly Held by Mark Keister, Pursuant to Sec 62.101 (Board
Established), Ch 62 (Construction Trades Qualifying Board), Ord Code, For a
1st Full Term to Exp on 9/30/25 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM
Salem)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
15. 2023-0686 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Ennis Davis, a Duval County Resident, to the
Scrivener's Downtown Dev Review Brd as an Urban Planner Rep, Filling a Seat Formerly
Held by William J. Schilling, Pursuant to Sec 656.361.9 (Downtown
Development Review Board), Subpt H (Downtown Overlay Zone & Downtown
District Use & Form Regulations), Pt 3 (Schedule of District Regulations), Ch
656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, For a 1st Full Term to Exp on 6/30/25; Prov for
a Prospective Effective Date (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs
Salem & Peluso)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
Scrivener’s
Pg. 1, line 14: correct spelling to “Schedule”
16. 2023-0687 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Andrea P. Reyes, a Duval County Resident, to
the JHA, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Mirza Pilakovic, Pursuant to Sec
51A.103 (Appointment, Qualifications, & Tenure of Commissioners; Hiring of
Employees), Pt 1 (Jacksonville Housing Authority Established), Ch 51A
(Jacksonville Housing Authority), Ord Code, For a 1st Full Term to Exp on
9/16/26 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem & Peluso)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
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17. 2023-0688 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Alex Rukab, a Duval County Resident, to the
JHFA as a Commerce Organization Rep, Replacing Matt Swanson, Pursuant to
Sec 52.106 (Membership; Terms; Removal; Vacancy; Etc.), Ch 52
(Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority), Ord Code, For a Partial Term to Exp
on 6/30/24, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 6/30/28 (Hodges) (Req of
Mayor)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
18. 2023-0689 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Jose Acevedo, a City of Jax Resident, to the
AMEND JHRC, Replacing Christian Whitfield, Pursuant to Sec 60.103 (Terms;
Vacancies; Attendance), Ch 60 (Human Rights Commission), Ord Code, For a
Partial Term to Exp on 12/31/23, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on
12/31/26 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
Correct name of individual being replaced (Lisa J. Moore)
19. 2023-0690 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Monique L. Thompson, a Duval County
DEFER Resident, as a Private Citizen Member of the JSEB Monitoring Committee,
Replacing Kimano Edwards, Pursuant to Sec 126.607 (JSEB Monitoring
Committee; Annual Program Review), Subpt B (Program Administrator), Pt 6
(Jacksonville Small & Emerging Business Program), Ch 126 (Procurement
Code), Ord Code, For a 1st Full Term to Exp on 4/30/26 (Hodges) (Req of
Mayor)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
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20. 2023-0691 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Dr. Joy Gorham Hervey, a Duval County
DEFER Resident, as a Member of the Public Service Grant Council, Replacing Bob
Baldwin, Pursuant to Sec 80.102 (Composition, Member Qualifications, Terms,
At request of Annual Training Requirement; Responsibilities), Ch 80 (Public Service Grant
Appointee Council), Ord Code, For a Partial Term to Exp on 12/31/24, Followed by a 1st
Full Term to Exp on 12/31/27 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM
Salem)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
21. 2023-0692 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Daniel L. Henry, a Duval County Resident, as
AMEND a Member of the Public Service Grant Council, Replacing Kami Richardson,
Pursuant to Sec 80.102 (Composition, Member Qualifications, Terms, Annual
Training Requirement; Responsibilities), Ch 80 (Public Service Grant Council),
Ord Code, For a 1st Full Term to Exp on 12/1/25 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
(Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson, Clark-Murray & Peluso)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
1. Correct name of individual being replaced (Deborah Johnson)
2. Correct term of appointment to a partial term ending December 31, 2023 followed by a first full
term ending December 31, 2026
22. 2023-0693 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of James Croft, a Duval County Resident, as a
Member of the Public Service Grant Council, Replacing James Coggin,
Pursuant to Sec 80.102 (Composition, Member Qualifications, Terms, Annual
Training Requirement; Responsibilities), Ch 80 (Public Service Grant Council),
Ord Code, For a 1st Full Term to Exp on 12/31/25 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
(Co-Sponsors CMs White & Miller)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
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23. 2023-0694 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Linae G. Parkinson, as a Member of the
Public Service Grant Council, Replacing Chester Spellman, Pursuant to Sec
80.102 (Composition; Member Qualifications; Terms; Annual Training
Requirement; Responsibilities), Ch 80 (Public Service Grant Council), Ord
Code, For a Partial Term to Exp on 12/31/24, Followed by a 1st Full Term to
Exp on 12/31/27 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson &
Peluso)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
24. 2023-0695 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of William J. Burke, a Duval County Resident,
to the Tree Commission, Replacing Chris D. Flagg, as a Landscape Architect
Rep Pursuant to Sec 94.103 (Membership; Terms; Composition), Ch 94 (Tree
Commission), Ord Code, For a Partial Term to Exp on 12/31/23, Followed by a
1st Full Term to Exp on 12/31/25 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
25. 2023-0696 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of John Moscarillo, a Duval County Resident, to
AMEND the Tree Commission as a Forester Rep From the Council At-Large Group 1
Residency Area, Replacing Michael R. Robinson, Pursuant to Sec 94.103
(Membership; Terms; Composition), Ch 94 (Tree Commission), Ord Code, For
a 1st Full Term to Exp on 12/31/24 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
Correct residency area to At Large Group 2
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26. 2023-0697 RESO Conf the Mayor's Appt of C. Popham Decunto, Employed in the City of
Jax, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Rita Mairs, to the Civil Service Brd,
Pursuant to Sec 17.02 (Civil Service Board), Article 17 (Civil Service), City of
Jax Charter, For a Partial Term to Exp on 6/30/25, Followed by a 1st Full Term
to Exp on 6/30/28 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
27. 2023-0698 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Michael McGowan, a Resident of the City of
Jax, to the Planning Commission Representing Planning Dist 3, Replacing
Daniel Blanchard, Pursuant to Sec 30.201 (Establishment; Membership), Pt 2
(Planning Commission), Ch 30 (Planning & Development Department), Ord
Code, For a Partial Term to Exp on 9/30/26, Followed by a 1st Full Term to
Exp on 9/30/29 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: R
10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
28. 2023-0716 ORD-MC Amend Sec 55.105 (Boundaries of Jacksonville Downtown Area),
2nd 55.106 (Definitions), & 55.112 (Project & Program Funding), Pt 1 (Downtown
Investment Authority), Ch 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code, to
Revise & Add Certain Definitions, Clarify Proj & Prog Funding, Add Language
Identifying the DIA as the Desig Supervising & Admin Body Over the
Downtown Economic Dev Fund, & Amend the Sec Title; Prov for Codification
Instructions (Lopera) (Req of DIA)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/24/23
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29. 2023-0720 ORD Approp $880,606.82 from the Projs Titled Hidden Village Dr Underdrain
2nd Rehab, Via Valencia Drainage Improvements - DSR & Underdrain
Replacements to the Projs Titled Hanson Dr Underdrain Improvements,
Brookmont & Lamanto Ave E Underdrain Improvements & Big Fishw-Ecosys
Restor Proj-Acoe Joint to Pay for the Installation of a New Underdrain on Both
Sides of Hanson Dr, the Construction of a New Underdrain System in the Area
of Brookmont Ave E & Lamanto Ave, & the Funding of the City’s Portion of
the Big Fishweir Creek - Ecosystem Restoration Proj; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr
CIP Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to Reflect this Approp of Funds from the Prior
Projs to the Projs (B.T. 24-014) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/24/23
30. 2023-0721 ORD Approp $750,000.00 from the FL Dept of Environmental Protection
2nd (FDEP) for the Christobel Septic Tank Phase-Out Proj; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr
CIP Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to Reflect FDEP Grant Funding for the Proj;
Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Engineering & Construction
Mgmt Div (B.T. 24-013) (Brown) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Carlucci)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/24/23
31. 2023-0723 ORD-MC re the Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Settlement Proceeds Grants;
EMERGENCY Amend Sec 84.204 (Organization & Proceedings), Pt 2 (Opioid & Substance
Use Disorder Grants Committee), Ch 84 (Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants),
AMEND Ord Code; Amend Secs 84.302 (Manager of Opioid Abatement;
Responsibilities), 84.304 (Eligibility to Apply for Opioid Settlement Proceeds
Contact: Grants), 84.305 (Application Requirements), 84.306 (Review, Evaluation &
CP Salem / Scoring of Applications by OSUD Grants Committee), 84.307 (Funding
Madelaine Zarou Allocations by OSUD Grants Committee; Grant Award Limitations), Pt 3
(Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants), Ch 84 (Opioid Settlement Proceeds
Grants), Ord Code; Waiving Grant Awards Deadline Dates for FY 23-24; Prov
a Grant Awards Funding Allocation Deadline for FY 23-24; Req 1-Cycle
Emergency Passage; Prov for Codification Instructions (Hodges) (Introduced by
CP Salem)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 10/24/23
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AMENDMENT
1. Clarify mandatory application workshop language
2. Correct scrivener’s errors
• Amends Code Ch. 84 (Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants) to revise the organization and
proceedings language and remove references to FY 23/24 deadlines
• Waives the FY 23/24 grant process deadlines established by Ord. 2023-350-E and establishes a
revised deadline to adopt the final grant award funding allocations by January 31, 2024 (instead
of December 1, 2023)
• A one cycle emergency has been requested in order to extend the deadlines for the FY 23/24
grant process which cannot be met due to an unforeseen delay in the initial member appointments
to the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee
32. 2023-0726 RESO Celebrating the 9th Annual National Apprenticeship Week Which Will
Take Place 11/13/23 - 11/19/23 (Clements) (Introduced by CM Freeman)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
33. 2023-0727 RESO Reappt Gloria “Nadine” Sherman Carswell as a Member of JHFA, as a
2nd Finance Rep, Pursuant to Ch 52, Ord Code, for a 2nd Term Ending 6/30/27;
Prov for a Directive for the Chief of Legislative Svcs (Hampsey) (Introduced by
CP Salem)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
34. 2023-0728 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Yildirim “Alex" Sivar, to the Public Service
2nd Grant Council, Replacing Mary “Marcie” Turner, Pursuant to Sec 80.102
(Composition; Member Qualifications; Terms; Annual Training Requirement;
Responsibilities), Ch 80 (Public Service Grant Council), Ord Code, for a Partial
Term to Exp on 12/31/25, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 12/31/28
(Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
35. 2023-0729 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Norman Hofheimer to the Jacksonville
2nd Aviation Authority, Pursuant to Article 4 (Jacksonville Aviation Authority), Pt
B (Related Laws), City of Jax Charter, Replacing Ray Alfred, for a Partial Term
to Exp on 9/30/27 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
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36. 2023-0730 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Willie F. Lyons, a Duval County Resident, to
2nd the Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Dr. Murphy Nmezi,
Pursuant to Sec 82.102 (Composition of Membership; Officers), Ch 82
(Jacksonville-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs), Ord Code, for a Partial
Term to Exp on 6/30/25, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 6/30/27
(Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
37. 2023-0731 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Dr. Cynthia R. Griffin, a Duval County
2nd Resident, to the Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Dr.
Eldridge A. Groomes, Pursuant to Sec 82.102 (Composition of Membership;
Officers), Ch 82 (Jacksonville-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs), Ord
Code, for a Partial Term to Exp on 6/30/24, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp
on 6/30/26 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Salem)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
38. 2023-0732 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Ingrid K. Montgomery, a Duval County
2nd Resident, to the Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Joseph
Meux, Pursuant to Sec 82.102 (Composition of Membership; Officers), Ch 82
(Jacksonville-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs), Ord Code, for a Partial
Term to Exp on 6/30/24, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 6/30/26
(Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
39. 2023-0733 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Earl R. Matthews, a Duval Co Resident, to the
2nd Jax Housing & Community Dev Commission, Replacing Raul Ernesto Arias,
Jr., Pursuant to Sec 34.203 (Jacksonville Housing & Community Development
Commission; Commission Members), Pt 2 (Housing & Community
Development Division), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code, for a
1st Full Term to Exp on 11/30/26 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
40. 2023-0734 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Reappt of David J. Hacker, a Duval County Resident,
2nd to the Jax Housing & Community Dev Commission, Pursuant to 34.203
(Jacksonville Housing & Community Development Commission; Commission
Members), Pt 2 (Housing & Community Development Division), Ch 34
(Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term to Exp on
11/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
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41. 2023-0735 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Tyler Blair, a Duval County Resident, to the
2nd Context Sensitive Streets Standards Committee as a Civil Engineer with
Transportation Planning Experience, Replacing Ameera Sayeed, Pursuant to
Sec 32.702 (Context Sensitive Streets Standards Committee), Pt 7 (Context
Sensitive Streets Standards Committee), Ch 32 (Public Works Department),
Ord Code, for a Partial Term Ending on 7/31/25, Followed by a 1st Full Term
Ending on 7/31/29 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
42. 2023-0736 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Vanessa Cullins Hopkins as a Member of the
2nd JSEB Monitoring Committee, Replacing Jessie Spradley, Pursuant to Sec
126.607 (JSEB Monitoring Committee; Annual Program Review), Subpart B
(Program Administrator), Pt 6 (Jacksonville Small & Emerging Business
Program), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp on
4/30/24, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 4/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of
Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
43. 2023-0737 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Solomon Olopade, a Duval County Resident,
2nd to the Subdivision Standards & Policy Advisory Committee, as a Home Builder
Rep, Replacing Jonathan S. Brannock Pursuant to Sec 654.142 (Subdivision
Standards & Policy Advisory Committee), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp
on 11/30/24 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
44. 2023-0738 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Anna Brosche as Director of Finance/Chief
2nd Financial Officer of the City of Jax Pursuant to Sec 24.102 (Director of
Finance/Chief Financial Officer (CFO)), Pt 1 (Department Established; Office
of Director/Chief Financial Officer), Ch 24 (Finance & Administration
Department), Ord Code (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM
Clark-Murray)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Monday, November 6, 2023.
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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