Rules Committee

Agenda items

• *****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
• ADA Presentation - Teresa Eichner
  • Professional Web Services
  • IT Services & Cybersecurity
  • Business Consulting
• AMENDMENT
  • Event Planning & Rentals
  • Commercial Printing & Packaging
  • Office & Business Support Services
  • Commercial & Business Insurance
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
• AMENDMENT
  • Legal Services
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Business Consulting
• AMENDMENT
• AMENDMENT
  • Event Planning & Rentals
  • Commercial Printing & Packaging
  • Marketing & Advertising
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
• APPOINTMENT
• APPOINTMENT
  • Legal Services
• APPOINTMENT
• APPOINTMENT
• Attendance:
• 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.
  • Legal Services
• CM Freeman asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
• CM Freeman asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
• CM Freeman asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
• 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.
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
• 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.
  • Real Estate Development
  • Legal Services
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Roofing
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
• CM Salem explained that he requested a deferral for more time to iron out details with the survey vendor.
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• CMs Amaro and Boylan asked to be added as co-sponsors.
• CMs Boylan, Gay and Freeman asked to be added as co-sponsors.
• CMs Freeman and Miller asked to be added as co-sponsors.
• CMs Freeman, Amaro, Miller, Salem and Gay asked to be added as co-sponsors.
  • Legal Services
• COUNCIL RULE 4.505 DISRUPTION OF MEETING
  • Legal Services
  • Security Services
• Chief Stronko was in attendance to speak about this appointment.
• Dr. Jamison was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
• Item/File No. Title History
• Minutes: Colleen Hampsey, Council Research
• Mr. Edwards was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
  • Legal Services
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Business Consulting
  • Office & Business Support Services
• Mr. Herzberg was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
• Mr. Small was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
• Mr. Warren was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
• Ms. Breeding was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • Office & Business Support Services
• Ms. Carraher explained the amendment. Approved 6-0-1 (Freeman abstention)
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
• Ms. Carraher explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
• Ms. Carraher explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.
  • Government Authority
• Ms. Carraher explained the emergency. Approved unanimously.
  • Government Authority
• Ms. Pierce was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.
• Ms. Reed was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.
• NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Monday, May 4, 2026.
• 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) (Co-Sponsor CMs White, Clark-Murray, Amaro & Peluso)
  • General Contractor
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Electrical
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Plumbing
  • Restoration & Waterproofing
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Signage & Printing
• 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 Thru 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; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect the Approp of Funds from the Proj Entitled “Traffic Calming-District 08” Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Gaffney, Jr.)
  • Government Authority
  • Legal Services
  • Event Planning & Rentals
• 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)
  • Vocational & Trade School
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
  • Government Authority
• 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, Johnson, White, Amaro, Clark-Murray, Miller, Peluso & Carlucci)
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Legal Services
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Office & Business Support Services
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
  • Property Management
  • Real Estate Development
• ORD Auth the Council President to Execute & Deliver a Contract With 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 (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Salem)
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Office & Business Support Services
• 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; Waiving Sec 50.102 (Members of Boards & Commissions), Pt 1 (Organization), Ch 50 (Organization of Boards & Commissions), Ord Code, as to the Requirement That the Appointee Have a Substantial Economic Business or Philanthropic Interest within Duval County; 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• 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; 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Office & Business Support Services
  • Signage & Printing
• 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, Carrico, Amaro, Johnson, Carlucci, Freeman, Boylan, White, Pittman, Gay, Pittman, Clark-Murray & Peluso)
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
• 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)
  • Legal Services
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Finance (Other)
• 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)
  • Legal Services
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Signage & Printing
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Admin Services (Other)
  • Bar & Lounge
  • Full-Service Restaurant
  • Quick-Service Restaurant
  • Hotel & Lodging
• 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 Revise 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) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray)
  • Legal Services
• 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; Approval 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • Office & Business Support Services
• Public Comment: Latavia Harris, Kim Pryor, Dennis Sanchez, James Matchett, LIsa Manners
• Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1-2 business days notification to process; last minute requests will be accepted; but may not be possible to fulfill. Please contact Disabled Services Division at: V 904-255-5466, TTY-904-255-5476, or email your request to KaraT@coj.net.
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • Office & Business Support Services
• 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 (Introduced by CMs Carrico, Howland, J. Carlucci, Johnson & Miller) (Co-Sponsor CMs Lahnen, Pittman, Peluso, Freeman, Gay, Boylan, Amaro, White, Salem, Diamond, Carlucci, Clark-Murray, Gaffney, Jr. & Arias)
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • Government Authority
• RESO Commending Etta Taylor & the Public Works Ground Maintenance Team for their Service to Our City (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM J. Carlucci) (Co-Sponsors CMs Amaro, Johnson & Pittman)
• 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)
• 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 CMs Freeman & Pittman)
  • Religious & Civic Organization
• 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 CMs Freeman & Pittman)
  • Event Planning & Rentals
  • Signage & Printing
• 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 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Engineering & Architecture
• 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 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Real Estate Development
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• RESO Conf the Council President’s Appt of Larry Swink, 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• 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)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
• 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)
  • Legal Services
• 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)
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
• 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 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• 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)
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • Office & Business Support Services
• 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)
• 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)
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
• 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)
• 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)
  • Legal Services
• 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 & Howland)
  • Legal Services
• RESO Denouncing Reso 2021-162-A & the Recognization of March 31st as Cesar Chavez Day (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Diamond) (Co-Sponsors CMs Freeman & Lahnen)
  • Legal Services
• 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) (Co-Sponsor CM Johnson)
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• 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, Johnson & Pittman)
• 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 & Pittman)
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • Business Coaching & Training
  • Staffing & Employment
  • Office & Business Support Services
  • Religious & Civic Organization
• RESO Honoring & Recognizing Jaydon Sinard Dexter, Professionally Known as 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 36th Anniversary of Cool Runnings Djs, Founded in Jax (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Johnson) (Co-Sponsor CM Pittman)
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• 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 CMs Freeman, CM Johnson & Pittman)
• RESO Recognizing May 8, 2026, as Provider Appreciation Day in the City, Recognizing Childcare Providers & the Critical Role They Play for Children & Working Families in the City (Libby) (Introduced by CMs Miller & Johnson) (Co-Sponsor CMs Freeman & Pittman)
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• RESO Recognizing the Month of May 2026 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Jax (Libby) (Introduced by CM Miller) (Co-Sponsor CMs Freeman, CM Johnson & Pittman)
• 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, Howland & Pittman)
• 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; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage (Libby) (Introduced by CMs Peluso, Miller, Arias, Carlucci & Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CM Pittman)
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• Scrivener's
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• 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.
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• Trista Carraher, Auditor's Office, explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.
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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
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