Minutes
Council Briefing · 2026-06-08 · minutes
This document details a City Council Briefing held on June 8, 2026. Key discussions included the biannual review of the Ethics Ordinance, with a consensus to amend the review requirement to every two years and make gender references neutral. The Council also discussed code enforcement issues and the potential expansion of the City Council's authority to ratify department directors, but no consensus was reached. A rate increase plan for Beaches Energy Services was discussed and the Council agreed to proceed with a proposed three-year plan. An update on homestead property tax legislation led to a consensus to schedule a special briefing. The retirement of the Chief of Police was announced. Future briefing topics included the 287(g) Federal Program regarding immigration and updates on sea turtle nests and ADA dune walkovers. The briefing adjourned at 8:02 PM.
Agenda items
- 1. Chapter 112, Part III, Florida Statutes, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and
- Legal Services
- 1. Code violations by Boards, Commissions, and Committees may result in the
- 1. In order to assure independence and impartiality on behalf of the common good,
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- 1. Officials, acting as a resident of the City and requiring contact with City employees,
- 1. Public officials shall perform their duties in accordance with the processes and
- 1. Resolution No. 2048-2020
- Legal Services
- 1. The Code of Ethics for the public officials of the City of Jacksonville Beach is
- 1. Unless specifically permitted by City policy, the use of City facilities, equipment,
- 2. A public official may use the City’s name, letterhead, logo, or seal only when it
- 2. Code violations by Appointed Officials and Council members may result in the
- 2. Officials entering office will receive a statement certifying they have read and
- 2. Officials, acting on behalf of their employment and r equiring contact with City
- 2. Public officials required to file an annual financial disclosure form, submitted in
- 2. Public officials shall be loyal to the political objectives expressed by the electorate
- 2. Public officials shall not engage in or accept private employment or render service
- 3. A public official shall not utilize the City’s name, letterhead, logo, or seal for the
- 3. Officials, acting as a member or representative for a non-profit civic organization
- 3. Public officials shall not undertake actions or communications that subvert an
- 3. Public officials should avoid action or speech, whether or not specifically
- 3. The Code of Ethics shall be reviewed annually by the City Council, boards,
- 3. The authority and process for removal of an Appointed Official shall be reserved
- 4. Officials seeking to volunteer within the City organization shall recognize that this
- 4. The authority and process for removal of a seated Council member shall be
- A. Ethics Ordinance Biannual Review
- A. Ethics Ordinance Biannual Review
- A. Responsibility of Public Office
- B. Compliance with Law
- C. Conduct of Officials
- D. Beaches Energy Services Rate Review
- D. Beaches Energy Services Rate Review
- D. Performance of Duties
- E. Committee Assignment Report
- E. Committee Assignment Report
- E. Public Meetings
- F. Decisions Based on Merit and Evidence
- G. Communication
- G. Future Briefing Topics
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- G. Future Briefing Topics
- H. Conflict of Interest
- I. Gifts, Gratuities, and Favors
- J. Confidentiality of Information
- L. Representative of Private Interests
- M. Advocacy
- N. Policy Role of Members
- O. Independence of Boards, Commissions, and Committees
- P. Harassment
- Q. Positive Work Place Environment
- T. City Attorney to Render Opinion
- U. FLORIDA STATUTES (CHAPTER 112, PARTIII)
- V. IMPLEMENTATION
- W. PENALTIES
- a. is incompatible with the proper discharge of his/her official duties;
- a. using public office for private gain;
- a. verbal reprimand, issued orally in open session;
- a. verbal reprimand, issued orally in open session;
- b. impairs independence of judgment or action in the performance of official
- b. offering preferential treatment to any person;
- b. written reprimand;
- b. written reprimand;
- c. impeding City efficiency or economy;
- c. is contrary to the interests of the City.
- c. suspension in the form of a temporary cessation of duties;
- c. suspension or removal from any appointed boards or committees
- d. being contrary to the interests of the City;
- d. forfeiture of appointment or position.
- e. losing complete independence or impartiality;
- f. making a City decision outside of official channels;
- g. degrading public confidence in the integrity of the City.
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