Meeting Name: Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/16/2021 9:30 AM Minutes status: Amended  
Meeting location: Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Amended Minutes Amended Minutes Addendum: Not available Proposed Amends & Subs: Not available  
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2020-0326-W 11. ResolutionRESO Supporting the Passage of a Policy Designating City Hall as a “Hit Free Zone,” Training of Employees for an Appropriate Response, & Posting Signage at City Hall Identifying Propty as a “Hit Free Zone” Area; Urging Creation of a Pilot Program. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM 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& Rerefer 6/23/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R 10/18/21 NCSPHS Withdraw 6-0 10/19/21 R Withdraw 8-0 10/26/21 CO Withdrawn 18-0 Defer  Action details Video Video
2020-0584-W 12. OrdinanceORD-MC Creating a New Chapt 79 (Jacksonville City Council Citizen Review Board), Ord Code; Establishing a New Chapter Creating a Council-Appointed Citizen Review Board to make Recommendations to Council. (Johnston) (Introduced by 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NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/6/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R 11/9/21 CO Withdrawn 13-5 (CMs Cumber, Diamond, Ferraro, White & Carrico) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20 Defer  Action details Video Video
2020-0620-W 13. OrdinanceORD-MC Creating a New Part 1 Possession of Twenty Grams or Less of Cannabis or Paraphernalia), Chapt 606 (Drugs), Ord Code, to Create A Civil Citation Within the City of Jax Ord. Code for Possession of 20 Grams or Less of Cannabis or Paraphernalia; Amending Sec. 609.109 (Applicable Chapters and Parts), Chapt. 609, (Code Enforcement Citations), Ord. Code, to Establish New Class Fines in Schedule “A” for Violations of Part 1, Chapt. 609 (Code Enforcement Citations), Ord Code, to Establish New Class of Fines in Schedule “A” for Violations of Part 1 (Possession of 20 Grams or Less of Cannabis or Paraphernalia), Chapt. 606 (Drugs), Ord. Code.Providing for Severability. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis) 10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F 11/9/21 CO Withdrawn 15-3 (CMs Cumber, Diamond & Ferraro) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt. 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 10/27/20 Defer  Action details Video Video
2021-0079-E 14. OrdinanceORD Approp $1,037,130.00 from FEMA through the State of FL Div of Emergency Mgmt. Under the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Prog. to Fund the Acquisition & Installation of 7 Permanent Generators at 7 Storm Water Pump Station Sites within Duval Cty, Amending the 2021-2025 5 Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Purchase & Install Permanent Emergency Generators at the Following Locations: Hillman Dr., Myrtle Ave., Hilly Rd., Bradley Rd., Jessie St., McGrits Creek Park/Lew Brantley & Sandalwood Canal; Providing for City Oversight by the Dept. of Public Works, Public Bldgs Div (B.T. 21-038) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Ferraro) 2/9/2021 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F 2/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/16/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/17/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F 9/20/21 NCSPHS Substitute/Approve 6-0 9/20/21 TEU Substitute/Approve 7-0 9/21/21 F Substitute/Approve 6-0 9/28/21 CO Substitute/Approved 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 2/23/21 Defer  Action details Video Video
2021-0378-E 15. OrdinanceORD-MC Regarding Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Ord Code; Amending Secs 116.1401 (Definitions),116.1402 (Special Committee on Group Health Benefits),116.1403 (Request for Proposal (RFP) Procedure),116.1404 (Group Health Plan Award) & 116.1406 (Self-Insurance), Pt 14 (Group Health Plan), Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Ord Code, to make certain changes to the composition of the Special Committee on Group Health Benefits, revise & clarify the role of the Special Committee on Group Health Benefits, & make certain changes to the request for proposal procedure for the Group Health Plan. (Davis) (Introduced by CP Hazouri) 6/22/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 7/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 7/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 7/27/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F 9/7/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 9/8/21 F Approve 7-0 9/14/21 CO Approved 15-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21Defer  Action details Video Video
2021-0439-E 16. OrdinanceORD-MC Amending Chapt 123 (Public Fees), Pt. 2 (Motion Photography Production Permits), Secs. 123.203 (Definitions) & 123.205 (Permit Required; Suspension &/or Revocation; Violation), Ord Code, to Modify & Add Certain Definitions & to Clarify the Requirement for Production Permits. (McCain, Jr.) (Req of Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F 9/7/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 9/8/21 F Approve 7-0 9/14/21 CO Approved 15-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21Defer  Action details Video Video
2021-0443 17. OrdinanceORD Approp. $177,745.00 from the Metropolitan Park Maintenance Subfund (1D4) Fund Balance to be used for Operating & Maintenance Expenses for Metropolitan Park & its Various Facilities; Purpose of Approp. (B. T. 21-083) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F 9/7/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 9/8/21 F Approve 7-0 9/14/21 CO Approved 15-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21Defer  Action details Video Video
2021-0445-E 18. OrdinanceORD Approp. $1,223,742.31 from the Fire Station #36 Land Procurement Proj & the Completed Fire Station # 61 Construction Proj to be used for the Acquisition of Real Property for Construction of the New Fire Station #22 & New Fire Station # 76; Purpose of Approp; Amending the 2021-2025 5 yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Transfer Funds for the Purchase of Land for Construction of New Fire Station # 22 & #76. (B. T. 21-080) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM's Hazouri & Ferraro) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F 8/16/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 8/17/21 F Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO Approved 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0446-E 19. OrdinanceORD-MC Creating a New Sec. 111.394 (Mental Health Offender Program Trust Fund),Pt 3 (Public Safety & Courts), Chapt 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accts), Ord Code, to Receive All Donations, Monetary Gifts, Contributions, Sponsorship Monies, & Other Related Monies to Provide Funding for the Mental Health Offender Program; Providing Codification Instructions. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Salem) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F 8/16/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 8/17/21 F Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO Approved 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0447-E 110. OrdinanceORD Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp. Secretary to Execute & Deliver that Certain 3rd Amendmnt to the Purchase Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & the Vestcor Family Foundation, Inc., to Provide an Addn’l $270,392.80 in Escrow Funds to Cover to Complete the On-Site Ash Remediation Proj on Properties at 2100 & 2039 Forest St, Jax, FL as Required for Compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Consent Order Governing said properties. (Staffopoulos) (Req of the Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F 8/16/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 8/16/21 TEU Approve 5-0-1 (Abstain CM DeFoor) 8/17/21 F Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO Approved 16-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0448-E 111. OrdinanceORD-MC Amending Sec. 37.102 (Unclassified Appts), Pt 1 (Organization), Chapt 37 (Office of the Sheriff), Ord Code, to increase the number of Asst Div Chiefs the Sheriff is allowed to Appoint; Amending Sec. 17.06 (Applicability of Civil Svc System to Employees of Consolidated Government) of Article 17 (Civil Svc) of the Charter of the City of Jax to update Civil Svc Exemptions; Providing for Codification Instructions; Req Approval by Majority Plus One Vote of Council Members Present.(Granat) (Req of the Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R 8/16/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0 8/17/21 R Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO Approved 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0449-E 112. OrdinanceORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, of his Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver Global Amendmnt One to Economic Developmnt Agreemnts btwn the City of Jax (“City”) & those businesses set forth on Exhibit 1 attached hereto, Amending the Agreemnts set forth on Exhibit 1 attached hereto to permit certain Geographical Conditions for Incentives Granted in the Agreemnts to be Fulfilled by Employees Working Remotely due to COVID-19 who resided in the Metropolitan Statistical Area (Comprised of Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau & Baker County); Req backup documentation to be provided to the OED. (Dillard) (Req of the Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F 9/7/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 9/8/21 F Approve 7-0 9/14/21 CO Approved 15-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21Defer  Action details Video Video
2021-0452-E 113. OrdinanceORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver that Certain Amended & Restated Lease Agreement (The “Lease”) btwn the City of Jax & Jax Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Inc. (“Arboretum”) for Lease to Arboretum of Certain Property & Improvemnts at 1445 Millcoe Rd, Jax, FL 32225 (RE# 161281-0010) (The “Property”) for the Continued Developmnt, Operation & Maintenance of an Arboretum & Gardens on the Property for the Benefit of the Public for a Term Commencing on the Effective Date of the Lease through 4/30/2051;Providing for Oversight by the Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs. (Staffopoulos) (Req of the Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F 9/7/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 9/8/21 F Approve 7-0 9/14/21 CO Approved 15-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21Defer  Action details Video Video
2021-0453-E 114. OrdinanceORD Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the Chief Executive Officer of the Downtown Investment Authority, of her Designee, to Execute a Redevelopment Agreemnt (“Agreement ”) btwn the City of Jax (“City”), the DIA & Laura Trio, LLC (“Developer”), to Support the Renovation & Rehabilitation by Developer of the Bldgs known Generally as the Marble Bank Bisbee, & FL Life Insurance Bldg, located Generally at the Corner of Laura & Forsyth Streets (Collectively, the “Project”); Auth 3 Downtown Preservation & Revitalization Prog (“DPRP”) Loans, in an Aggregate Amount not to Exceed $24,674,300, to the Developer in Connection with the Proj, to be Approp by Subsequent Legislation; Designating the DIA as Contract Monitor for the Agreemnt; Providing for Oversight of the Proj by the DIA; Auth the Execution of all Docs Relating to the above Agreemnt & Transactions, & Auth Technical Changes to the Docs.(Sawyer) (Req of DIA) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F 8/16/21 NCSPHS Amend (2)/ApprAmend(2)/ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0455-E 115. OrdinanceORD Approp $2,000,000.00 from the Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund, Fund 15304, for the Level 2 County-Wide Prog to Provide Tree Planting on Public Land in Duval County Suggested by Individuals, Groups, or Council Members; Apv , & Req the Mayor. Of his Designee, to Direct the Dept. of Public Works to Continue to Administer the Prog in Accordance with the Criteria herein Provided; Providing Carryover of Funds into Subsequent FY’s. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Salem) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F 8/16/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 8/16/21 TEU Approve 6-0 8/17/21 F Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO Approved 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0456-E 116. OrdinanceORD- MC Making Certain Findings, & Auth Hospital Special Assessments to Finance the Non-Federal Share of the State of FL Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Hospital Directed Payment Prog; Providing the Nature of Improvemnts; Providing that the Assessmnts will offset Non-Federal Share for Medicaid Payments Made to Hospitals Serving Medicaid Beneficiaries; Providing a Method of Computation; Providing a Procedure for Collection of the Assessments; Identifying the Lands to be Assessed; Providing for Determination of Costs; Creating a New Chapt 491 (Local Provider Participation Fund) Title XIII (Health Code), Ord Code. (Bowles) (Req of Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F 8/16/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0 8/17/21 F Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO Amend (Flr)/Approved 16-1 (CM Diamond) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0457-E 117. OrdinanceORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver an Air Rights Easement, Granting to 234A, LLC (“Grantee”) an Aerial Easement Over a Portion of the City’s Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena Property & Over a Portion of the A. Philip Randolph Blvd. r/w Extending from the 2nd Floor of the Bldg at 234 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., the Current Location of “That Bar at the Arena”, to Allow for Grantee’s Construction of a Balcony on 2 Sides of the Bldg & Related Support Improvemnts w/in the Easement Area; Providing for Oversight of Conveyance & Execution of the Air rights Easement by the Dept. of Public Works, Real Estate Div, with Ongoing Oversight & Maintenance of the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena Property by the Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept., & Oversight & Maintenance of the A. Philip Randolph Blvd. r/w by the Dept. of Public Works, r/w Stormwater Maintenance Div, with Input from the DIA as Approp. (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F ReadAmend/ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0458-E 118. OrdinanceORD Reallocating $3,865,827.00 in Community Dev Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act Funds Previously Approp in Ord 2020-735-E & Auth the Transfer of said Funds to the Correct Subfund Acct;Purpose of Approp. (B.T. 21-078) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F, R 8/16/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0 8/16/21 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0 8/17/21 F Amend/Approve 7-0 8/17/21 R Amend/Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO Amend/Approved 15-0-2 (Abstain CM's R. Gaffney & Pittman) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21 Amend/ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0460-W 119. OrdinanceORD-MC Regarding Pt 1 (Certificate of Public Convenience & Necessity),Chapt 380, (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code; Amending Sec. 380.102 (Definitions), Ord Code, to Include Definitions for Construction & Demolition Waste Reduction Facility & Non-Presorted Construction & Demolition Debris; Amending Sec. 380.104 ( Initial Application for Certificate; Fee; Proof of Financial Ability) to Include Construction & Demolition Waste Reduction Facility as a Type of Facility; Amending Sec.380.108 (Operation of Solid Waste Disposal or Mgmnt Facility), Ord Code, to add Minimum Recycling Requirements for Construction & Demolition Debris Waste Reduction Facilities beginning in 2022. (Johnston)(Introduced by CM Ferraro) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU 10/4/21 NCSPHS Approve (Fail) 0-7 10/4/21 TEU Approve (Fail) 1(CM Ferraro) -6 10/12/21 CO Withdrawn 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21 Defer  Action details Video Video
2021-0463-E 120. OrdinanceORD Making Certain Findings & Approp $30,000,000 in Coronavirus Relief, Fiscal Recovery & Critical Capital Projects Funds from the U.S. Dept of Treasury in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP Act”) to Support Continued COVID-19 Response Efforts & Immediate Economic Stabilization & to Replace Lost Public Sector Revenue; Auth Various Disbursements of ARP Act Funding including: (1) $8,000,000 to Jax Port Authority (“JAXPORT”) to Offset Economic Harm & Lost Revenue from Business Interruption due to COVID-19; (2) $8,300,000 to City’s Citywide Special Recreation Facilities Acct to Offset Economic Harm & Lost Revenue from Business Interruption due to COVID-19 at City-Owned Sports & Entertainment Facilities managed by ASM Global Enterprises, Inc. (“ASM”); (3) $6,200,000 to be divided among the Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach & the Town of Baldwin, as Provided Herein, to Offset Economic Harm & Lost Revenue due to COVID-19 & eligible expenses under the ARP Act; (4) $1,000,000 to Edward Waters College, Inc. for COVID-19 Vaccination Education & OutrAmend/ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0474-W 121. ResolutionRESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority Of Its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Lofts at Cathedral), Series 2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $20,500,000 for the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs Related to the Acquisition, Construction & Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Residential Housing Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate Income, Located at 325 and 327 E. Duval St Jax, Duval County, FL, 32202, & to be Commonly Known as “Lofts at Cathedral Apartments”; Determining Credit not being pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R 8/16/21 NCSPHS Withdraw 6-0 8/17/21 F Withdraw 7-0 8/17/21 R Withdraw 7-0 8/24/21 CO Withdrawn 17-0WithdrawPass Action details Video Video
2021-0475-A 122. ResolutionRESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority Of Its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Sable Palms Apartments), Series 2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $36,500,000 for the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs Related to the Acquisition & Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Residential Housing Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate Income, Located at 2150 Emerson St. Jax, Duval County, FL, 32207, & to be Commonly Known as “Sable Palms Apartments”; Determining Credit not being pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R 8/16/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 8/17/21 F Approve 7-0 8/17/21 R Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO Approved 17-0 ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0476-A 123. ResolutionRESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority Of Its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Pine Grove Apartments), Series 2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $28,590,000 for the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs Related to the Construction of a Multifamily Residential Housing Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate Income, Located at Powers Ave and Toledo Rd, Jax, Duval County, FL, 32217, & to be Commonly Known as “Pine Grove Apartments”; Determining Credit not Being Pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R 8/16/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 8/17/21 F Approve 7-0 8/17/21 R Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO Approved 17-0ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0477-A 124. ResolutionRESO Upon an Acknowledgement of Due Authorization & the Making of Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Authority of its Homeowner 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 County, Florida, 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 Government or Agencies thereof (the “Project”) or for the Purpose of Refunding Portions of Previously Issued Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds to thereby make Funds Available for the Financing of the Project; Authorizing the Submission of a Request for a Private Activity Bond Volume Cap Allocation; Determining Credit not being pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA) 7/27/21 CO IntrodApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0496-E 125. OrdinanceORD Making Certain Findings & Apv & Auth the Mayor of his Designee & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver: (1) A Redevelopmnt Agreemnt (“Agreemnt”) btwn the City of Jax & Johnson Commons LLC (“Developer”), which Agreemnt Provides for the Construction by Developer of a Minimum of 91 Townhomes, a Stand-Alone Bldg including a Minimum of $10,000 Sq Ft of Ground Level Retail Space, Improvemnts to Lift Ev’ry Voice Park (“Park”), & Improvemnts to the Lavilla Heritage trail (“Trail”), a Segment of the Emerald Trail, as Well as a $150,000 Cash Contribution to each the Park, within the Northbank Downtown Community Redevelopmnt Area (The “Project”); (2) a Quitclaim Deed Conveying Approx 3.45 Acres of City-Owned Land at the Intersection of Lavilla Ctr Dr (F/K/A Johnson St) & Houston St, Jax, FL, to the Developer for $1.00; (3) Related Agreemnts & Closing Docs as described in the Agreemnt, & otherwise to take all necessary action to effectuate the purposes of the Ageemnt; Designating the DIA as Contract Monitor; Providing for Oversight of the Proj by the dept of Public Works.(Dist 7- R. Gaffney) Amend/ApprovePass Action details Video Video
2021-0499-E 126. OrdinanceORD- MC Regarding Chapt 28 (Parks, Recreation, & Community Svcs), Ord Code, & Chapt 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code; Amending Chapt 28(Parks, Recreation, & Community Svcs), Pt 1 (General), Sec. 28.103 (Powers); Functions & Duties of Director), Ord Code; Creating a New Sec. 55.117 (Direct Contracts with Downtown Vision, Inc.), Pt 1 (Downtown Investment Authority), Chapt 55(Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code; Providing for Codification Instructions.(Hodges) (Req of Mayor) 7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F 9/7/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0 9/8/21 F Amend/Approve 7-0 9/14/21 CO Amend/Approved 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –8/10/21Defer  Action details Video Video
2021-0545-E 127. OrdinanceORD- MC Amending Sec 34.203 (A) (Jax Housing & Community Development Commission; Commission Members), Pt 2 (Housing & Community Development Div), Chapt 34 (Neighborhoods Dept), Ord Code, to Clarify the Term of the City Council Member Appt to a 1Yr term; Appt Council Member DeFoor as a Member of the Jax Housing & Community Development Commission, as a Locally Elected Official, Pursuant to Chapt 34, Ord Code, & Sec 420.9076, F.S., for a 1st Term Exp. 6/30/22. (Sidman)(Introduced by CP Newby) 8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R 8/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/17/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/24/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R 9/7/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 9/8/21 R Approve 4-0 9/14/21 CO Approved 15-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/24/21Read 2nd & Rerefered  Action details Video Video
2021-0547-E 128. OrdinanceORD Adopted Pursuant to the City’s Police Powers & Home Rule Authority; Directing the Office of General Counsel & the JSO to Investigate, Determine & Abate, if necessary, by all Legal Means Available, Public Nuisance Conditions Associated with the Property & Uses at 3225 Southside Blvd., Operating as Mascaras Gentleman’s Club. (Teal)(Introduced by CMs Carlucci & Carrico) 8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS 8/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/24/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS 9/7/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 9/14/21 CO Approved 15-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/24/21Read 2nd & Rerefered  Action details Video Video
2021-0549-E 129. OrdinanceORD Approp $400,000.00 in Grant Funds from the FL Dept of Children & Families, & Approp $85,000.00 from KHA as a Partial Local Match, to Implement the Criminal Justice, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Prog to Increase Public Safety & Improve the Accessibility & Effectiveness of Treatment Svcs for Juveniles Suffering from Mental Illness, Substance Abuse Disorders, or Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Abuse Disorders, & who are in, or at Risk of Entering, the Criminal or Juvenile Justice Systems, for the 1st Yr of the 3 Yr Grant Term beginning 7/1/2021 through 6/30/2022;Amending 5th Revised Schedule M to Ordinance 2020-511-E; 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, & the Corp Secretary, &/or the Chief Executive Officer of the KHA, to Execute & Deliver a Contract with Managed Access to Child Health, Inc. for the Provision of Professional Svcs Necessary for Local Implementation & Expansion of the Prog; Waiving the Requirements of Sec 7Read 2nd & Rerefered  Action details Video Video
2021-0550-E 130. OrdinanceORD Establishing a Neighborhood Assessment Prog (NAP) for the Richmond Shadowlawn Neighborhood for Underground Power & Communications Improvements, Pursuant to Chapt 714 (Neighborhood Assessment Progs), Pt 3 (Underground Power & Communications Prog Area), Ord Code; Identifying JEA for NAP Proj Performance; Expressing Intent to use the Uniform Method for Non-Ad Valorem Assessments, Pursuant to Sec 197.3632 (3) (a), F.S.; Directing Distribution of the Ordinance by Legislative Svcs. (Bowles)(Introduced by CM DeFoor) 8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU 8/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/16/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/24/21 CO Read 2nd and Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU 9/20/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0 9/20/21 TEU Amend/Approve 7-0 9/28/21 CO Amend/Approved 18-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to F.S. Sec. 197.3632(3) (a) – 9/28/21Read 2nd & Rerefered  Action details Video Video
2021-0551-W 131. OrdinanceORD Approp $5,000,000.00 from General Fund/ General Svcs Dist to General Fund/ Contractual Svcs for Funding for COVID Testing & Vaccinations at 3 Locations by Agape Community Health Ctr, Inc.; 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 with Agape Community Health Ctr, Inc. for COVID-19 Testing & Vaccinations; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver that Certain COVID-19 Testing Svcs Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & Agape Community Health Ctr, Inc.; Providing for City Oversight by the Director of Community & International Affairs; Req Emergency Action Upon Introduction. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis & Co-Sponsored by CM's Hazouri & Morgan ) 8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R 8/16/21 NCSPHS Withdraw 7-0 8/17/221 F Withdraw 7-0 8/17/21 R Withdraw 7-0 8/24/21 CO Withdrawn 16-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/24/21WithdrawPass Action details Video Video
2021-0552-E 132. OrdinanceORD an Initial Assessment ORD Pursuant to Chapt 170, F.S., & Chapt 715, Ord Code, Auth Special Assessments to Private Hospital Property as described herein; Providing the Authority for the Special Assessment & Making Findings; Describing the Nature of the Prog or Svcs to be Provided; Providing the Method of Apportionment, Determining the Svc Cost to be Assessed, Identifying the Properties to be Assessed & Exemptions; Identifying the Svc Area; Establishing the Estimated Assessment Rate & Term; Setting a Public Hearing for the Final Assessment Ordinance; Directing the Notice of the Initial Assessment Roll to be Published & Mailed as Required by Sec 715.204 & 715.205 Ord Code & 170.07, F.S., Retaining all Rights Granted by Chapt 170, F.S.; Oversight by the Finance & Acct Dept; Req 1 Cycle Emergency. (Bowles) (Req of Mayor) 8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/16/21 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 6-0 8/17/21 F Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0 8/24/21 CO PH Emergency/Amend/Approved 16-1 (CM White) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/24/21Emergency/Amend/ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2021-0553-E 133. OrdinanceORD Approp $1,162,600.00 from Duval County Tax Collector Investment Pool Earnings to Provide Funding for Build-Out Costs to Outfit Approx 6,656 Sq. Ft. of Space to Serve as the Duval County Tax Collector’s New Soutel Branch; Purpose of Approp; Providing for Carryover of Funds into FY 2021-2022; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver that Certain Lease Agreemnt btwn Jax Plaza 1 LLC (“Landlord”) & the City of Jax (“Tenant”) , to Lease Approx 6,656 Sq. Ft. of Space at the Property at 4750 Soutel Dr., Jax, FL 32208 (R.E. # 037568-0000), for an Initial Term beginning on the Lease Commencement Date & Ending 9/30/27, with Options to renew for up to 3 Addn’l Terms of 5 Yrs, at an Initial Rental Rate of $6,656.00 per month, with 2% Annual Increases thereafter; Oversight of Lease Acquisition & Execution by the Real Estate Div of the Dept of Public Works, & thereafter by the Duval County Tax Collector’s Office. (B.T. 21-095) (Dist 10-Priestly Jackson) (Staffopoulos)(Req of Mayor) 8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/17/21Read 2nd & Rerefered  Action details Video Video