COUNCIL RULE 4.505 DISRUPTION OF MEETING

Any person who disrupts a regular meeting of the City Council, standing committees,

special or select committees, sub-committees or any other public meeting presided over

by a City Council Member may be forthwith barred, removed, or otherwise ejected, in

the discretion of the presiding officer, from further attendance at that meeting. If

necessary, due to the nature of the disruption, the audience may be cleared from the

Council Chambers or meeting location in the discretion of the presiding officer.

Any person who refuses to leave the City Council Chamber may be subject to arrest.

Disruption of a meeting includes the following types of behaviors:

1) Any form of political campaigning or electioneering regarding a specific candidate or

group of candidates in City elections;

2) Impeding the orderly progress of the meeting by shouting, yelling, whistling,

chanting, singing, dancing, clapping, foot stomping, snapping fingers, cheering, jeering,

using artificial noise makers or musical instruments, waving signs of any size, or

engaging in any other display of excessive noise, sounds, or movement;

3) Displaying or waving signs of any sort, except where used to support the speaker’s

presentation at the podium, and only where the sign is 21 inches by 21 inches or smaller

in size and cannot be displayed in a manner which unreasonably obstructs the view of the

dais for any member of the audience, regardless of message;

4) Audible noise from cellphones or other electronic devices;

5) Consumption of alcohol or controlled substances;

6) Making vulgar or offensive remarks or gestures, or using threatening language or

gestures, including but not limited to pantomiming discharging a firearm, choking, or

throat-cutting;

7) Refusing to stop speaking when his or her time has expired or is otherwise directed

by the presiding officer to do so due to disruptive behavior as described herein;

8) Returning to the meeting after having been removed or ejected, or attempting to do so.

Meeting Convened: 2:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 4:32 PM

Present:

Attendance:

Chris Miller, Terrance Freeman, Ken Amaro, Ron Salem, Randy White,

Mike Gay and Michael Boylan

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CM Gaffney, Jr. - 2026-263

CM Peluso - 2026-223

ADA Presentation - Teresa Eichner

Ms. Eichner, PIO, provided an update on the imminent website changes due to ADA

requirements.

Item/File No.

1. 2024-0627

Title History

ORD-MC Concerning the Mayor’s Transfer Authority; Amend Secs 106.304

(Mayor’s Transfer Power) & 106.308 (Capital Improvement Transfers,

Appropriation Amendments & Change Orders), Subpt A (General Provisions), Pt

3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Limit the

Mayor’s Transfer Authority to $100,000 Among the Capital Improvement Projs

Listed in the CIP Appvd by the Council & to $100,000 During Any FY into or

Out of Any Agency, Nondept or Dept Existing Line Item; Prov for Codification

Instructions (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Diamond)

8/13/24 CO Introduced: R, F

8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24

DEFER

ORD Apv an Agrmt for Settlement of Fines Imposed by the Municipal Code

Enforcement Brd/Special Magistrate btwn the City & Live Oak Ancient City

Living, LLC, a Delaware LLC, & Directing the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp

Sec to Execute & Deliver the Agrmt on Behalf of the City or Auth the Agrmt to

Become Effective without the Mayor’s Signature; Auth the Execution of All

Docs Relating to the Agrmt & Auth Tech Changes as Herein Defined; Prov for

Oversight of the Agrmt by the Municipal Code Compliance Div of the

Neighborhoods Dept; Req Emergency Passage Upon Intro (Staffopoulos)

(Introduced by CM Carrico)

2024-0966

11/26/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F

12/2/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

12/2/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

12/3/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

12/10/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 12/10/24

DEFER

ORD-MC Amend Sec 602.802 (Restricted Activities), Pt 8 (Lobbying), Ch 602

(Jacksonville Ethics Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Certain Expenditures to the

Mayor & Council Members; Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold)

(Introduced by CM Carlucci)

2025-0775

10/14/25 CO Introduced: R, F

10/20/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

10/21/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

10/28/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/28/25

DEFER

ORD Approp $30,000 from the Multiyear Prog & Initiatives - Council Dist 1

CBA - Contingency Acct to the Gen Fund Operating - Subsidies & Contributions

to Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to North FL School of Special Education,

Inc. (“NFSSE”) for the NFSSE Vocational Training/Community Integrated

Employment Program (“Program”) as Described Herein; Prov for Carryover to

FY 26-27; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding through a

Competitive Evaluated Award Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (General

Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract

With NFSSE; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute

& Deliver on Behalf of the City a Grant Agrmt Btwn the City & NFSSE, Inc. for

the Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the

Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Amaro) (Co-Sponsors CMs

Peluso, Johnson, Miller, Clark-Murray, Boylan & Arias)

3/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F

2026-0187

3/16/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

3/16/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

3/17/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

3/24/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

4/21/26 F Approve 6-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 3/24/26

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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• Appropriates $30,000 from the Council District 1 Community Benefits Agreement contingency

account to provide funding for a direct contract with the North Florida School of Special

Education, Inc. (“NFSSE”) for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027

• NFSSE will use the funding to pay for a portion of salaries for their vocational

training/community integrated employment program

• Waives the requirement in Code Sec. 118.107 that City funds appropriated to nonprofit

organizations shall be subject to a competitive evaluated award process in order to authorize a

direct contract with NFSSE

RESO Conf the Appt of Randy Wyse, a Duval County Resident & Elector of the

City, as a Member to the Governing Body of JEA, Pursuant to Article 21, Jax

Charter, Replacing Arthur L. Adams Jr., for a 1st Full Term Exp 2/28/30

(Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CM White)

3/10/26 CO Introduced: R

2026-0192

3/16/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

3/24/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

DEFER

RESO Conf the Mayor’s Reappt of Joseph “Joe” P. Disalvo, a Duval County

Resident, to JEA, Pursuant to Sec 21.03 (Composition; Compensation; Officers;

Meetings), Article 21 (JEA), Jax Charter, for a 2nd Full Term to Exp on 2/28/30

(Wilson) (Req of Mayor)

3/10/26 CO Introduced: R

3/16/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2026-0203

3/24/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

DEFER

RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Cody Mashni, a Duval County Resident, as an

Alternate Member of the Five Points Dependent Special Dist Brd of Supervisors

in Accordance with the Charter of the Five Points Dependent Special Dist, Estab

by Ord 2025-539-E, for an Initial 2-Yr Term to Exp 6/30/28; Req 1 Cycle Emerg

Passage (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)

2026-0206

3/10/26 CO Introduced: R

3/16/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

3/24/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Amend/Approve 7-0

AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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Trista Carraher, Auditor's Office, explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.

Mr. Mashni was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.

APPOINTMENT

AMENDMENT

Remove emergency language

ORD-MC Amend Sec 106.106 (Balanced Budget & Budget Stabilization

Reserve), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord

Code, to Change the Process for when Gen Fund/Gen Svcs Dist Unassigned

Fund Bal Increases to Fund Future Financial Obligations Tied to Substantial

Completion of Improvements Made Pursuant to Appvd Economic Dev Agrmts;

Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Lahnen)

(Co-Sponsors CMs Miller, Diamond, Howland, Salem, Arias, & J. Carlucci)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R, F

2026-0213

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Amend/Approve 7-0

4/21/26 F Amend/Approve 6-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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Ms. Carraher explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.

CM Salem offered a floor amendment to include Operating Reserve floor of the higher of (1) 17% of

the General Fund - General Services District budget and (2) the 9/30/24 Operating Reserve balance of

$392,138,000.

This amendment was seconded, and approved unanimously.

Amendments rolled together.

AMENDMENT

1. Include (1) exact dollar amount of 9/30/24 ACFR operating reserves of $392,138,000 and (2)

language explaining the amount

2. Include Operating Reserve floor of the higher of (1) 17% of the General Fund - General

Services District budget and (2) the 9/30/24 Operating Reserve balance of $392,138,000

• Amends Code Sec. 106.106 (Balanced Budget and Budget Stabilization Reserve) to provide for a

process for funding previously approved unfunded non-recurring lump sum financial incentives

by committing General Fund Operating Reserves above the high end of the identified target

(currently 7% of the General Fund – General Services District budget) and the September 30,

2024 Operating Reserve balance ($392,138,000)

• Subsequent legislation will move any funding from this calculation into a contingency for those

future incentives

ORD-MC Repealing Sec 111.460 (Sign Enforcement Fund), Pt 4

(Administration, Personnel & Code Regulation), Ch 111 (Special Revenue &

Trust Accounts), Ord Code; Amend Sec 320.412 (Renewal of Sign Permits for

Off-Site Signs) & 320.413 (Removal of Signs), Pt 4 (Permits), Ch 320 (General

Provisions), Ord Code, to Eliminate References to the Sign Enforcement Fund;

Amend Sec 326.107 (Maintenance), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 326 (Signs

& Outdoor Display Structures), Ord Code, to Eliminate References to the Sign

Enforcement Fund; Prov for Codification Instructions (Dillard) (Introduced by

CM Boylan)

2026-0220

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R, F

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

4/21/26 F Approve 6-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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ORD Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Shannon Nazworth, a St. Johns County

Resident, to the JHFA in Accordance with Sec 52.106 (Membership; Terms;

Removal; Vacancy; Etc.), Ch 52 (Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority), Ord

Code, Replacing Bernard E. Smith, for a Partial Term Exp on 6/30/27, Followed

by a 1st Full Term Exp on 6/30/31; Estab Substantial Business or Philanthropic

Interest in Duval County, Pursuant to Sec 50.102(B) (Members of Boards &

Commissions), Pt 1 (Organization), Ch 50 (Organization of Boards &

Commissions), Ord Code; Waiving Subsec 52.106(1)(Authority Membership),

Sec 52.106 (Membership, Terms; Removal; Vacancy; Etc.), Ch 52 (Jacksonville

Housing Finance Authority), Ord Code, as to the Requirement that JHFA Brd

Members Reside in Duval County (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs

Boylan & Amaro)

10.

2026-0221

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Amend/Approve 5-2 (Freeman & Gay)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Nay:

Miller, Amaro, Salem, White and Boylan

Freeman and Gay

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Ms. Carraher explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.

Ms. Nazworth was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.

There was discussion about the waiver of the requirement for substantial business interest in Duval

County, since Ms. Nazworth resides in St. Johns County and while she has had a lengthy career in the

housing sphere she retired last year from her position as CEO of Ability Housing.

CM Freeman expressed hesitation to set precedent by waiving the substantial business requirement, as

well as the residency requirement.

CM Salem spoke highly about Ms. Nazworth's credentials and past service.

CMs Boylan and Salem asked to be added as co-sponsors.

APPOINTMENT

AMENDMENT

1. Strike appointment for first full term ending June 30, 2031

2. Add waiver of the requirement in Sec. 50.102 that the appointee maintains a substantial

business or philanthropic interest in Duval County

3. Correct Code reference to Sec. 52.106(1)

• Waives the requirements in Code Sec. 52.106(a) that JHFA members be Duval County residents

ORD-MC Repealing Sec 154.502 (Downtown Entertainment District Boundary),

Pt 5 (Downtown Entertainment District), Ch 154 (Alcoholic Beverages), Ord

Code; Creating a New Sec 154.502 (Downtown Entertainment District

Boundary), Pt 5 (Downtown Entertainment District), Ch 154 (Alcoholic

Beverages), Ord Code, to Include Brooklyn Dist within the Boundaries of the

Downtown Entertainment Dist & to Update the Downtown Entertainment Dist

Map; Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Peluso)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R

11.

2026-0223

4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 5-2 (Gay, Salem)

4/20/26 R Approve 4-3 (Salem, Freeman & Gay)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Amaro, White and Boylan

Freeman, Salem and Gay

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3 -

Nay:

CM Peluso was in attendance to speak on behalf of this item. He talked about the request from a

nightclub in Brooklyn to be included in the downtown entertainment district and expand the district map

to incorporate the Brooklyn neighborhood.

CM Salem said there should be more time to evaluate the success of extended hours in the district

downtown before expanding it to Brooklyn.

CM Freeman concurred and said the expansion should wait.

CM Miller expressed cautious support.

Scrivener’s

Pg. 2, line 12: strike “and Sports and Entertainment and Brooklyn” and insert “Sports and

Entertainment, and Brooklyn”

• Repeals and replaces Sec. 154.502 (Downtown Entertainment District boundary) to include

Brooklyn within the boundaries of the newly created Downtown Entertainment District allowing

the sale, consumption, and service of alcoholic beverages Monday through Sunday from 6:00 am

until 3:00 am for all licensed establishments within the District

ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for

Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3

(Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit

Expenditure of City Funds to Pay for Abortions &/or Related Svcs; Prov for

Codification Instructions (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Diamond)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F

12.

2026-0227

4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

DEFER

RESO Concerning the Vacation of Portions of the Plat of Subdiv of Lot 10, Sec

33, T1S-27E, Pursuant to Sec 177.101(3), F.S.; Returning a Portion of the Lands

Shown on Said Plat of Subdiv of Lot 10, Sec 33, T1S-27E, to Acreage; Making

Findings; Abandoning Certain Unopened Rds within the Boundaries of the Jax

Heights Subdiv Plat That Have Not Been Opened & Have Not Become Rds

Suitable & Necessary for the Traveling Public; & Ensuring Legal Access to

Abutting Properties (Harvey) (Introduced by CM Amaro)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R, TEU

13.

2026-0230

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Amend/Approve 7-0

4/21/26 TEU Amend/Approve 5-0

AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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CM Amaro offered a floor amendment to remove the reference to the Jacksonville Heights Subdivision

within the bill title. This amendment was seconded, and approved unanimously.

AMENDMENT

Strike reference to the Jacksonville Heights Subdivision within the bill title

RESO Expressing City Council’s Support for Protected Bicycle Lanes

Downtown on Portions of Beaver St, Monroe St, Hogan St & Liberty St

(Reingold) (Introduced by CM Peluso)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: NSCPHS, R, TEU

4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

14.

2026-0231

4/7/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

4/21/26 TEU Approve 4-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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RESO Conf the Sheriff’s Appt of Joseph D. Stronko, as Chief of Patrol Support

Div, in the Office of the Sheriff, Pursuant to Sec 37.105(C)(3) (Department of

Patrol & Enforcement), Pt 1 (Organization), Ch 37 (Office of the Sheriff), Ord

Code; Prov a Retroactive Appt & Conf (Wilson) (Req of Sheriff) (Co-Sponsors

CMs Miller, White, Freeman, Salem, Amaro, Gay & Boylan)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

15.

2026-0236

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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Chief Stronko was in attendance to speak about this appointment.

CMs White, Freeman, Salem, Amaro, Gay, Miller and Boylan asked to be added as co-sponsors.

APPOINTMENT

RESO Apv Certain Revisions to the City of Jax Comprehensive Emerg Mgmt

Plan, Originally Adopted by Reso 2004-277-A, as Amend in Reso 2005-710-A,

2006-1018-A, 2009-904-A, 2010-907-A, 2012-465-A, 2017-709-A &

2022-38-A, & Required by Ch 252, F.S., & Ch 674, Ord Code; Prov for City

Oversight by the JFRD (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Boylan)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R

16.

2026-0237

4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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Scrivener’s

Pg. 2, line 12: strike “project” and insert “plan”

RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Rochelle Stoddard, as a Member of the

Eastside Grants Committee, who Maintains a Substantial Business Interest in the

Phoenix Neighborhood, Pursuant to Sec 118.904, Ord Code, for an Initial 1-Yr

Term Exp 6/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)

17.

2026-0239

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 6-0-1 (Freeman)

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

Freeman

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Abstain:

There was discussion about the appointments to the Eastside Grants Committee, how they were

selected, and whether they best represent the wishes of the community. Garrett Dennis, Mayor's Office,

talked about the intent to find representatives from each Eastside neighborhood. CM Boylan asked

about expertise relevant to the grantmaking process. CM Salem indicated his desire to move forward

with the appointments. CM Gay questioned whether the appointees reflect the spirit of the work of the

Special CBA Committee. CM Amaro talked about trusting the selection process. CM Freeman said he

thinks he has a voting conflict due to his place of employment.

Ms. Stoddard was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

1. Pg. 1, line 26: strike “board” and insert “body”

2. Pg. 2, line 8: strike “compromise” and insert “comprise”

3. Pg. 2, line 22: strike “Neighborhood” and insert “neighborhood”

RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Dr. Rudolph “Rudy” Jamison, Jr., as a Member

of the Eastside Grants Committee, & Resident of the Campbell’s Addition

Neighborhood, Pursuant to Sec 118.904, Ord Code, for an Initial 1-Yr Term Exp

6/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)

18.

2026-0240

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 6-0-1 (Freeman)

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

Freeman

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Abstain:

Dr. Jamison was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

1. Pg. 1, line 25: strike “board” and insert “body”

2. Pg. 2, line 7: strike “compromise” and insert “comprise”

RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Kim Black, as a Member of the Eastside Grants

Committee, & Resident of the Campbell’s Addition Neighborhood, Pursuant to

Sec 118.904, Ord Code, for an Initial 1-Yr Term Exp 6/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of

Mayor)

19.

2026-0241

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

DEFER

RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Ariane Randolph, as a Member of the Eastside

Grants Committee, & Resident of the Oakland Neighborhood, Pursuant to Sec

118.904, Ord Code, for an Initial 1-Yr Term Exp 6/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of

Mayor)

20.

2026-0242

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Withdraw 7-0

WITHDRAW

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Beth Breeding, as a Lay Member of the

Mobility System Working Group, Pursuant to Sec 655.509 (Mobility System

Working Group), Pt 5 (Mobility System), Ch 655 (Concurrency & Mobility

Management System), Ord Code, to Serve for a Term Ending When the City

Council Takes Final Action on the Recommendations of the Mobility System

Working Group (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Miller)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

21.

2026-0243

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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Ms. Breeding was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.

CM Miller spoke in support of the appointee.

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

1. Pg. 1, lines 17 and 24 and pg. 2, line 4: insert “and Development” after “Planning”

2. Pg. 2, line 17: insert comma after “System)”

RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Martha Moore, as a Lay Member of the

Mobility System Working Group, Pursuant to Sec 655.509 (Mobility System

Working Group), Pt 5 (Mobility System), Ch 655 (Concurrency & Mobility

Management System), Ord Code, to Serve for a Term Ending When the City

Council Takes Final Action on the Recommendations of the Mobility System

Working Group (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)

22.

2026-0244

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

DEFER

RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Emily Pierce, as a Lay Member of the Mobility

System Working Group, Pursuant to Sec 655.509 (Mobility System Working

Group), Pt 5 (Mobility System), Ch 655 (Concurrency & Mobility Management

System), Ord Code, to Serve for a Term Ending When the City Council Takes

Final Action on the Recommendations of the Mobility System Working Group

(Wilson) (Req of Mayor)

23.

2026-0245

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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Ms. Pierce was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

1. Pg. 1, lines 17 and 24 and pg. 2, line 4: insert “and Development” after “Planning”

2. Pg. 2, line 17: insert comma after “System)”

RESO Conf the Mayor & CP’s Joint Appt of Kristen D. Reed, as a Lay Member

of the Mobility System Working Group, Pursuant to Sec 655.509 (Mobility

System Working Group), Pt 5 (Mobility System), Ch 655 (Concurrency &

Mobility Management System), Ord Code, to Serve for a Term Ending when the

City Council Takes Final Action on the Recommendations of the Mobility

System Working Group (Wilson) (Req of Mayor & Introduced by CP Carrico)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

24.

2026-0247

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

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Ms. Reed was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

Pg. 1, lines 19 and 26 and pg. 2, line 6: insert “and Development” after “Planning”

RESO Conf the Council President’s Appt of Brian Small, a Duval County

Resident, as a Lay Member of the Mobility System Working Group, Pursuant to

Sec 655.509 (Mobility System Working Group), Pt 5 (Mobility System), Ch 655

(Concurrency & Mobility Management System), Ord Code, to Serve for a Term

Ending when the City Council Takes Final Action on the Recommendations of

the Mobility System Working Group (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Carrico)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

25.

2026-0250

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

Mr. Small was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

Pg. 1, lines 17 and 25 and pg. 2, line 5: insert “and Development” after “Planning”

RESO Conf the Council President’s Appt of Michael Herzberg, a Duval County

Resident, as a Lay Member of the Mobility System Working Group, Pursuant to

Sec 655.509 (Mobility System Working Group), Pt 5 (Mobility System), Ch 655

(Concurrency & Mobility Management System), Ord Code, to Serve for a Term

Ending when the City Council Takes Final Action on the Recommendations of

the Mobility System Working Group (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Carrico)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

26.

2026-0251

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

Mr. Herzberg was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

Pg. 1, lines 17 and 25 and pg. 2, line 5: insert “and Development” after “Planning”

RESO Conf the Council President’s Appt of CM Rahman Johnson, a Duval

County Resident, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the Mobility System

Working Group, Pursuant to Sec 655.509 (Mobility System Working Group), Pt

5 (Mobility System), Ch 655 (Concurrency & Mobility Management System),

Ord Code, to Serve for a Term Ending when the City Council Takes Final Action

on the Recommendations of the Mobility System Working Group (Hampsey)

(Introduced by CP Carrico)

27.

2026-0252

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

Pg. 1, lines 17 and 25 and pg. 2, line 5: insert “and Development” after “Planning”

RESO Conf the Council President’s Appt of Cleve Warren, a Duval County

Resident, as a Member of the Eastside Grants Committee, Pursuant to Sec

118.904, Ord Code, for an Initial 2-Yr Term Exp 6/30/28 (Hampsey) (Introduced

by CP Carrico)

28.

2026-0254

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 6-0-1 (Freeman)

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

Freeman

6 -

1 -

Abstain:

Mr. Warren was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

1. Pg. 1, line 25: strike “board” and insert “body”

2. Pg. 2, line 8: strike “compromise” and insert “comprise”

RESO Conf the Council President’s Appt of James C. Edwards, a Duval County

Resident, as a Member of the Eastside Grants Committee, Pursuant to Sec

118.904, Ord Code, for an Initial 2-Yr Term Exp 6/30/28 (Hampsey) (Introduced

by CP Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CMs White & Gay)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

29.

2026-0255

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Approve 6-0-1 (Freeman)

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

Freeman

6 -

1 -

Abstain:

Mr. Edwards was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.

CMs White and Gay asked to be added as co-sponsors.

APPOINTMENT

Scrivener’s

1. Pg. 1, line 25: strike “board” and insert “body”

2. Pg. 2, line 8: strike “compromise” and insert “comprise”

RESO Conf the Council President’s Appt of E. Shawn Ashley, a Duval County

Resident, as a Member of the Eastside Grants Committee, Pursuant to Sec

118.904, Ord Code, for an Initial 2-Yr Term Exp 6/30/28 (Hampsey) (Introduced

by CP Carrico)

30.

2026-0256

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Withdraw 7-0

WITHDRAW

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

RESO Conf the Council President’s Appt of Larry Swink, a Duval County

Resident, as a Member of the Eastside Grants Committee with a Substantial

Business Interest in the Fairfield Neighborhood, Pursuant to Sec 118.904, Ord

Code, for an Initial 2-Yr Term Exp 6/30/28 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP

Carrico)

31.

2026-0257

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Amend/Approve 6-0-1 (Freeman)

AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

6 -

Abstain:

Freeman

1 -

Ms. Carraher explained the amendment. Approved 6-0-1 (Freeman abstention)

Mr. Swink was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.

APPOINTMENT

AMENDMENT

1. Strike reference to appointee’s substantial business interest in the Fairfield neighborhood

2. Correct scrivener’s errors

ORD-MC re Member Appts to Certain CRA Advisory Brds of the City; Amend

Sec 53.102 (Membership; Appointment & Removal; Terms of Office), Pt 1

(Renew Arlington Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board), Ch 53

(Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Boards), Ord Code, to Expand

the Geographic Boundaries for Certain Member Categories; Amend Sec 53.202

(Membership; Appointment & Removal; Terms of Office), Pt 2 (KingSoutel

Crossing Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board), Ch 53

(Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Boards), Ord Code, to Broaden

the Geographic & Categorical Requirements for Citizen Members Representing

the Gen Public; Prov for Codification Instructions (Schell) (Introduced by CMs

Amaro & Pittman)

32.

2026-0258

4/14/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R

4/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

READ 2ND & REREFER

ORD Approp $143,710 from Gen Fund Operating Reserves to the Historic

Stanton Rehab - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov Grant

Funds to Historic Stanton, Inc. for Certain Improvements to the Historic Stanton

School Bldg Located at 521 W Ashley St as Described Herein; Waiving Sec

118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated

Award Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City

Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract with Historic Stanton, Inc.;

Waiving Subsec 118.201(F)(7) (Release of Appropriations), Pt 2 (Disbursement

of City Grants), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for an Advance

Payment of Up to 25% of the Total Grant Amt to Historic Stanton, Inc.; Apv, &

Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf

of the City a Grant Agrmt btwn the City & Historic Stanton, Inc. for the Proj;

Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance

Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Johnson)

33.

2026-0260

4/14/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F

4/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

READ 2ND & REREFER

RESO Honoring & Recognizing Jaydon Sinard Dexter, Professionally Known as

34.

2026-0262

Bigga Rankin, for His Extraordinary Contributions to Music, Culture, &

Community, & Acknowledging His Role as a Pioneer in Southern Hip Hop & a

Developer of Generational Talent, & Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Cool

Runnings Djs, Founded in Jax (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Johnson)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

ORD Approp $25,000 from the Traffic Calming - Dist 08 - Other Construction

Costs Acct to the Riverview Collective Community Org - Subsidies &

Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to Riverview Collective

Community Organization, Inc. for the OysterFest Prog as Described Herein; Prov

for Carryover to FY 26-27; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive

Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated Award Process; Waiver &

Disclosures), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to

Allow for a Direct Contract with RCCO; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig,

& the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City an Agrmt btwn the

City & RCCO for the Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract

Compliance Div of the Finance Dept; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage (Staffopoulos)

(Introduced by CM Gaffney, Jr.)

35.

2026-0263

4/14/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F

4/20/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0

4/20/26 R Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0

4/21/26 F Emergency/Amend/Approve 6-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

Ms. Carraher explained the emergency. Approved unanimously.

Ms. Carraher explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.

There was discussion about the funding source and the use of funds for something aside from

infrastructure improvements. CM Gaffney Jr. explained the bill and the reallocation of strategic

initiatives funds, and he indicated that the funds were initially intended to install traffic calming speed

humps but there have been issues garnering the requisite neighborhood consent.

CM Freeman offered a floor amendment to add language about the funding source to the bill. The

amendment was seconded, and approved unanimously.

Amendments rolled together.

AMENDMENT

1. Include CIP amendment language and attach CIP project information sheet for the Council

District 8 Traffic Calming project

2. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (Term Sheet and Budget) to correct scrivener’s error on budget

narrative

3. Include whereas clause explaining funding source for the Council District 8 Traffic Calming

project

• Appropriates $25,000 from the Council District 8 Traffic Calming Project (a fiscal year 23/24

Council strategic initiative) to provide funding for a direct contract with the Riverview Collective

Community Organization, Inc. (“RCCO”) for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 30, 2027

• RCCO will use the funding to pay for expenses related to their OysterFest event scheduled for

April 18, 2026, including equipment storage, event insurance, supplies, printing and advertising,

publications, professional services, and equipment under $5,000

• Authorizes carryover of funding through fiscal year 26/27

• Waives the requirement in Code Sec. 118.107 that City funds appropriated to nonprofit

organizations shall be subject to a competitive evaluated award process in order to authorize a

direct contract with RCCO

• A one cycle emergency has been requested in order to make the funding available as soon as

possible to assist with the event costs

ORD Approp $675,000 from the Jax Gen Apprenticeship Association

Contingency Acct to the Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov

Funding to Jacksonville General Apprenticeship Association, Inc. to Support

Apprenticeship Progs & Certifications for Qualified Duval County Residents in

the Fields of Electrical, Sheet Metal, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Operating

Engineering, & Carpentry as Described Herein; Prov for Carryover of Funds to

9/30/27; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a

Competitive Evaluated Award Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (General

Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract with

JGAA; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute &

Deliver on Behalf of the City a Funding Agrmt btwn the City & JGAA for the

Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the

Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CMs

Gay & Arias)

36.

2026-0265

4/14/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F

4/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

READ 2ND & REREFER

ORD re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations), Ord Code;

Renaming a Roadway Currently Identified as “Fingerlake Street” to “Fairfield

Way” in Council Dist 12 Pursuant to Sec 745.105 (Public Street Name Changes),

Ord Code; Waiving the Mailing Requirements of Subsec 745.105(J)(10), Ord

Code, as There Are No Affected Property Owners Addressed from Fingerlake St;

Directing the LSD to Forward a Copy of This Ord, Once Enacted, to the PWD,

Dev Svcs Div, Addressing Sec, for Processing, Implementation, & Coordination

with 911 Emerg, the JFRD, the U.S. Post Office, & Other Affected Agencies &

Orgs (Pollock) (Introduced by CM White)

37.

2026-0267

4/14/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU

4/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/21/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

TEU PH Pursuant to Ch 745 Ord Code - 5/5/26

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

READ 2ND & REREFER

ORD Auth the Council President to Execute & Deliver a Contract With

38.

2026-0268

Selectionlink, Inc. To Conduct a Survey of Certain Current & Former JEA

Employees & Related Svcs; Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.108(G)

(Exemptions From Competitive Solicitation), Subpart A (Gen Regulations), Part

1 (Gen Regulations; Ethics & Transparency in Public Contracting), Ch 126

(Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With

Selectionlink, Inc.; Declaring This Matter to Be Related to an Investigation by a

Duly Aptd Committee of the City Council; Prov for Oversight by the Council

Secretary/Dir; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM

Salem)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R, F

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

DEFER

CM Salem explained that he requested a deferral for more time to iron out details with the survey

vendor.

CM Boylan noted that per the Charter, JEA has oversight of its own personnel affairs.

RESO Commending the Jax Gents Inc. for Winning the 2025 Stepmetheus FL

State Step Championship as Div & Grand State Champion & Honoring Their

Transformative Impact on Young Men in Jax (Hampsey) (Introduced by CMs

Johnson & Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CM Freeman)

39.

2026-0269

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

4/20/26 R Amend/Approve 7-0

AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

CM Freeman offered an amendment to add another Whereas clause to include a recent additional

championship for this group. The amendment was seconded, and approved unanimously.

AMENDMENT

Include whereas clause recognizing the Jax Gents for earning the title of National Champions at

the Stomp Wars National Step Show in Dallas, TX.

RESO Denouncing Reso 2021-162-A & the Recognization of March 31st as

Cesar Chavez Day (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Diamond)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

40.

2026-0270

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

READ 2ND & REREFER

RESO Commending Etta Taylor & the Public Works Ground Maintenance Team

41.

2026-0271

for their Service to Our City (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM J. Carlucci)

(Co-Sponsor CM Amaro)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

Scrivener's

Pg. 1, line 30: strike “years”

RESO Honoring & Commending Pastor Spike Hogan Upon His Retirement as

Senior & Founding Pastor of Chets Creek Church (Russell) (Introduced by CM

Lahnen) (Co-Sponsors CMs Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, Gay & Howland)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

42.

2026-0272

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

CMs Freeman, Amaro, Miller, Salem and Gay asked to be added as co-sponsors.

RESO Appt Phillip Peterson to the Position of City Council Auditor Pursuant to

Sec 5.10, Charter of the City; Prov for a Prospective Appt Effective Date

(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by Personnel Committee (CMs Carrico, Howland, J.

Carlucci, Johnson & Miller)) (Co-Sponsor CM Lahnen)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

43.

2026-0277

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

READ 2ND & REREFER

RESO Commending Jacquelyn H. “Jackie” Cornelius for Her Leadership &

Enduring Impact on Arts Education in the City as Executive Director of the

Developing Artists Foundation (Russell) (Introduced by CM Pittman)

(Co-Sponsors CMs Howland, Amaro & Boylan)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

44.

2026-0278

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

CMs Amaro and Boylan asked to be added as co-sponsors.

RESO Honoring & Recognizing April 2026 as “Second Chance Month” in the

City, & Celebrating Orgs That Are Committed to Reducing Recidivism &

Expanding Opportunity, & Affirming the Dignity, Potential, & Contributions of

Returning Citizens & Their Families, & Encouraging Community Engagement &

Cont’d Support for Second Chance Initiatives (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM

Johnson) (Co-Sponsors CMs Freeman & Miller)

45.

2026-0279

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

CMs Freeman and Miller asked to be added as co-sponsors.

RESO of the City Council of the City, Expressing the City’s Strong Support for

the Nomination of Maria La Mota & Chason Spencer for the 2026 James Beard

Award for Best Chef: South, Further Congratulating the Founders of Chancho

King on Their Selection as Finalists for This Prestigious National Honor &

Recognizing Their Contributions to Jax’s Culinary Landscape; Directing the

Chief of Legislative Svcs to Transmit a Copy of This Reso, Once Adopted, to the

James Beard Foundation (Libby) (Introduced by CMs Peluso, Miller, Arias,

Carlucci & Carrico)

46.

2026-0280

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

READ 2ND & REREFER

RESO Recognizing May 8, 2026, as Provider Appreciation Day in the City,

47.

2026-0281

Recognizing Childcare Providers & the Critical Role They Play for Children &

Working Families in the City (Libby) (Introduced by CMs Miller & Johnson)

(Co-Sponsor CM Freeman)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

CM Freeman asked to be added as a co-sponsor.

RESO Recognizing May 2026 as National Foster Care Awareness Month as an

Opportunity to Reflect on the Challenges Faced by Children in the Foster Care

System (Libby) (Introduced by CM Miller) (Co-Sponsor CM Freeman)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

48.

2026-0282

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

CM Freeman asked to be added as a co-sponsor.

RESO Recognizing the Month of May 2026 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage

Month in Jax (Libby) (Introduced by CM Miller) (Co-Sponsor CM Freeman)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

49.

2026-0283

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

CM Freeman asked to be added as a co-sponsor.

RESO Recognizing the Month of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month

in Jax (Libby) (Introduced by CMs Miller, Amaro, Salem & Johnson)

(Co-Sponsors CMs Boylan, Gay & Freeman)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R

50.

2026-0284

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Miller, Freeman, Amaro, Salem, White, Gay and Boylan

7 -

CMs Boylan, Gay and Freeman asked to be added as co-sponsors.

ORD-MC re Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants; Amend Secs 84.301 (Opioid

Settlement Proceeds Allocation for Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants), 84.304

(Eligibility to Apply for Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants), 84.305

(Application Requirements), 84.306 (Review, Evaluation & Scoring of

Applications by OSUD Grants Committee), 84.307 (Funding Allocations by

OSUD Grants Committee; Grant Award Limitations), 84.308 (Amendments to

Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant Budgets by Recipients; Approved by Manager

of Opioid Abatement), & 84.309 (Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant Appeals

Board; Appeals Procedure), Pt 3 (Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant Awards

Procedures), Ch 84 (Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants), Ord Code, to Clarify

Eligibility Requirements, Update Appl Requirements, Change the Assignment of

Points to the Evaluation Criterion, Clarify the Use of the High Score Model to

Prov Funding to the Next Highest Ranked Score when an Awarded Recipient

Does Not Accept the Award or Funding Otherwise Becomes Available, &

Update Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant Appeals Brd Procedure; Prov for

Codification Instructions (Smith) (Introduced by CM Salem)

51.

2026-0288

4/14/26 CO Introduced: R, F

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

READ 2ND & REREFER

Public Comment: Latavia Harris, Kim Pryor, Dennis Sanchez, James Matchett, LIsa Manners

NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Monday, May 4, 2026.

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