24.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Kimberly Corbin as Chief of the Municipal Code Compliance Div of the City Pursuant to Sec 34.302 (Chief of Municipal Code Compliance Division), Pt 3 (Municipal Code Compliance Division), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
25.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Lanelle Phillmon, a Duval County Resident, to the Duval County Election Advisory Panel, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Cynthia Patterson Alfred, Pursuant to Sec 59.103 (Membership; Terms; Composition), Ch 59 (Duval County Election Advisory Panel), Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term to Exp 4/16/29 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Withdraw 5-0
Resolution
49.
RESO Honoring Todd Booth & Alhambra Theatre & Dining for Their Extraordinary & Sustained Contributions to the Cultural, Economic, & Artistic Life of Jax, & Extending Congratulations Upon the Recognition & National Acclaim as One of the Best Dinner Theaters in America (Hampsey) (Introduced by CMs Johnson & Lahnen) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem, Peluso, Pittman & Miller)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Substitute/Approve 6-0
Resolution
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SUBSTITUTE
• Makes various revisions and clarifications to the resolution
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Minutes: colleen Hampsey, Council Research
CHampsey@coj.net 904.255.5151
Posted: 5.20.26 5:00 pm
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Public Comment: Marshall Adkison, Robyn Cenizal, Latavia Harris, Bobbie O'Connor
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Trista Carraher, Auditor's Office, explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.
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Motion/2nd to approve the substitute. Approved unanimously.
Renee Hunter, Chief of Real Estate, spoke on behalf of this item. There was discussion about the parcels listed in the bill, and whether the businesses at those locations are active. Nina Sickler, Public Works, indicated that most of the properties are vacant. Ms. Hunter said her team will identify the level of activity of the businesses and the zoning for the properties.
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Motion/2nd to approve the NCSPHS amendment. Approved unanimously.
Motion/2nd to approve a "legal cleanup" amendment to revise Sections 8, 10, and 19 to reflect OGC recommended changes. Approved unanimously.
Amendments rolled together.
There was discussion about the Auditor's recommended amendment to require that the Use agreement be recorded with the Clerk of Courts. The consensus was that this wasn't necessary because EWU is unlikely to transfer the title of the property.
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Ms. Carraher explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
CM White asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.
CMs Gay, Miller, White, Boylan and Amaro asked to be added as co-sponsors.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
CMs White, Gay, Miller, Boylan, and Amaro asked to be added as co-sponsors.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about her qualifications for this appointment.
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CM Peluso was in attendance to speak on behalf of this bill. He explained the purpose of the resolution and the historical context of redlined neighborhoods. There was discussion about the impact of identifying parts of the City where the jail should not be located.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment.
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The appointee was in attendance to speak about his qualifications for this appointment. CM Miller asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
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CM Amaro offered a substitute on behalf of the bill sponsor, which was seconded and approved unanimously.
Ms. Staffopoulos, OGC, explained the language changes in the substitute.
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CM Boylan asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
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CM Boylan asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
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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.
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Meeting Convened: 2:01 PM Meeting Adjourned: 3:26 PM
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Attendance:
CM Peluso - 2026-336, 2026-356
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Item/File No. Title History
1.
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
Ordinance
2.
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)
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
Ordinance
3.
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)
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
Ordinance
4.
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
3/16/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/24/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
Resolution
5.
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
3/24/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
Resolution
6.
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
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
Ordinance
7.
ORD re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations), Ord Code; Estab an Honorary St Desig & Associated Rdwy Markers for Pastor Ernie L. Murray, Sr.; Estab an Honorary St Desig on Moncrief Rd btwn Edgewood Ave W & Rowe Ave in Council Dist 10 for Pastor Ernie L. Murray, Sr.; Prov for the Installation of 2 Honorary Rdwy Markers to Be Located in Approp Locations on the Desig Rd in Council Dist 10; Waiving the Requirements of Subsec 745.105(i)(2), Ord Code, That the Honoree Be Deceased for at Least 5 Yrs; Waiving the Requirements of Subsec 745.105 (i)(3), Ord Code, That the Honoree Reside in the Community within 5 Miles of the St Being Desig for at Least 10 Yrs; Directing the LSD to Forward a Copy of This Ord, Once Enacted, to the PW Dept, Traffic Engineering & Addressing Divs, for Processing, Implementation & Coordination with the Applicant & Other Affected Agencies & Orgs (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Pittman) (Co-Sponsor CMs Amaro, Lahnen, & Gaffney, Jr. )
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
5/18/26 R Amend/Approve 5-0
5/19/26 TEU PH Amend/Approve 4-0
TEU PH Pursuant to Ch 745 Ord Code - 5/19/26
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
Ordinance
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AMENDMENT
1. Remove waiver of Section 745.105(i)(3) because honoree lived within 5 miles of the designated roadway for at least ten years
2. Place revised notice documents on file, to include support for second notices issued to affected property owners
3. Correct designated roadway description to reflect only the roadway frontage of the church parcel (RE# 026465-0040)
4. Correct scrivener’s
• Waives Subsection 745.105(i)(2), Ordinance Code, requiring honoree be deceased for at least five years
8.
ORD-MC Amend Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapters & Parts), Ch 609 (Code Enforcement Citations), Ord Code, to Update Schedule “A1” Relating to Court Costs by Adding a Filing Fee of $10 for Violations of the Jax Ord Code, in Accordance with Sec 34.045, F.S.; Amend Sec 634.102 (Assessment of Court Cost by Circuit & County Courts), Ch 634 (Fines & Costs), Ord Code, to Correct Statutory References for Collection of Court Costs & Add a New Subsec for Assessing a Filing Fee for Violations of the Jax Ord Code; Prov for Codification Instructions (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Johnson)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
Ordinance
9.
ORD Honoring Warren A. Jones for His Commitment to Public Svc & Contribution to the City; Naming the City-Owned Baseball Complex at Hammond Park Located at 2142 Melson Ave, Jax, FL, in Council Dist 9, Pursuant to Sec 122.105 (Public Buildings, Public Facilities & Public Parks Naming & Renaming Procedures), Ord Code, to Be Known as the “Warren A. Jones Baseball Complex at Hammond Park”; Waiving Sec 122.102 (Naming of & Signage on Public Facilities Regulated), Ord Code, to Allow a City-Owned Public Facility to Be Named After a Living Person (Schell) (Introduced by CMs Carlucci, Gay, White, Johnson, Peluso, Pittman, Amaro, Clark-Murray, Boylan, & Co-Sponsored by CM Howland) (Co-Sponsor CMs Gaffney, Jr., Salem & Miller)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
NCSPHS PH Per Sec. 122.105 - 6/1/26
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/9/26 & 6/23/26
Ordinance
10.
ORD-MC re the Jax Police & Fire Pension Brd of Trustees; Amend Sec 22.02 (Membership) & 22.12 (Retirement for Board Employees) of Article 22 (Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Board of Trustees) of the Charter of the City; Repealing Pt 5 (Financial Investment & Advisory Committee) & Pt 6 (Ethics, Fiduciary Responsibilities & Best Practices), Ch 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code, in Their Entirety; Amend Secs 121.105 (Pensioner’s Rights Upon Reemployment by City) & 121.117 (Executive Director-administrator), Pt 1 (Police & Fire Pension Fund Administration), Ch 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code; Creating a New Sec 121.119 (Fiduciary & Ethical Standards), Pt 1 (Police & Fire Pension Fund Administration), Ch 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code, Amend Sec 121.304 (Forfeiture, Disqualification & Recovery of Pension Benefits for Frauds Committed on or to the Police & Fire Pension Fund & for Other Acts Which Could Result in the Loss of City Pension Benefits), Pt 3 (Miscellaneous Benefits), Ch 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code, to Update Non-Benefit Related Governance Issues Pertaining to the Jax Police & Fire Pension Brd of Trustees & the Police & Firefighters Pension Plan; Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute, Deliver & File That Certain Amdt to the 2015 Retirement Reform Agrmt btwn the City & the Jax Police & Fire Pension Fund Brd of Trustees; Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold) (Introduced by CM White)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
Ordinance
11.
ORD Approp $12,599,258 from the Emerald Trail - Hogan’s Creek to Riverwalk Other Construction Costs Acct to the City Owned Land Acquisition Acct; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect This Approp of Funds from the Other Construction Costs Acct to the City Owned Land Acquisition Acct for the Proj Entitled “Emerald Trail - Hogan’s Creek to Riverwalk”; Declaring the Public Necessity for Acquiring Fee Simple Title, Temporary Construction Easements, & Permanent Drainage Easements, Thru Condemnation by Right of Eminent Domain to & Over Certain Parcels of Real Property in Council Dist 7, Such Parcels Being Located Near or Adjacent to Portions of Hogan’s Creek, Including the Entire Parcels of Real Property, or Portions Thereof, as More Specifically Described Herein, as Required for the Proj; Auth Acquisition of the Properties by Negotiation or Eminent Domain; Auth the Chief of the Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of PW to Make a Good Faith Deposit Into the Court Registry; Auth the Chief of the Real Estate Div of the Dept of PW, or Her Desig, to Make Offers & Negotiate for the Purchase of the Properties, Subj to Certain Conds; Auth the Chief of the Real Estate Div of the Dept of PW, or Her Desig, at the Direction of the Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of PW, to Make Offers & Negotiate Claims for Business Damages, Attorneys’ Fees, & Costs Related to the Purchase of the Properties, Subj to Certain Conds; Waiving the Settlement Limitation in Secs 112.307 (Claims & Suits Brought Against the City for Monetary Relief),112.308 (Eminent Domain), & 112.309 (Attorneys’ Fees), Pt 3 (Settlement of Claims & Suits by & Against City), Ch 112 (Claims by & Against City), Ord Code, re Limitations on the Total Amt of a Settlement; Auth & Directing the OGC to Initiate Approp Condemnation Proceedings & Declarations of Taking; Prov for Oversight by the Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of PW (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU, F
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 NCSPHS Substitute/Approve 6-0
5/18/26 R Substitute/Approve 5-0
5/19/26 TEU Substitute/Approve 5-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
Ordinance
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SUBSTITUTE
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account code
2. Include details on the steps taken by the City in making this determination of necessity and place applicable surveys, studies, and reports On File
3. Attach listing of affected properties as new Exhibit
• Authorizes the Chief of the Real Estate Division to negotiate and agree to the purchase of the necessary interests in real property for an identified 17 parcels
• Allows for offers up to 25% above appraised value and up to $100,000 in business damages, exclusive of legal and professional fees
• In addition to the purchase price, the Chief of Real Estate is authorized to negotiate, settle, and authorize payment for attorneys' fees and costs legally due to the owner or tenant
• The Office of General Council is authorized to institute appropriate legal proceedings to acquire these properties by condemnation if negotiations are unsuccessful
• Waives settlement limitations in Sections 112.307 (Claims and suits brought against the City for monetary relief), 112.308 (Eminent domain), and 112.309 (Attorneys' fees) to allow for certain settlements in excess of $50,000 without further Council approval
12.
ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute a 1st Amendment to Services Contract for Residential Curbside Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection & Transportation Services (Service Area I) Btwn the City & Meridian Waste Florida, LLC, to Extend the Contract Term Thru 9/30/32, Replace the Rate Review Process With Annual CPI Adjustments Commencing 10/1/26 & Estab a Process for Extraordinary Rate Adjustment, Set Fuel Caps for FY 26/27, FY 27/28 & FY 29/30, Amend the Process for Conducting Residential Premises Counts, Estab a Technological Advancements Annual Review & Amend Certain Other Provisions, Including Liquidated Damages, Dispute Resolution & Reporting Reqs; Waiving Subsection 382.308(L) (Extension of Contract), Pt 3 (Selection of Waste Collection & Disposal Service Areas & Contractors), Ch 382 (Waste Collection & Disposal Service by Contractors & City), Ord Code; Prov for City Oversight by the Solid Waste Div of the Office of Admin Svcs (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
Ordinance
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AMENDMENT
1. Correct Fuel Cap fiscal year of 2029-2030 to 2028-2029 in the bill
2. Place a revised First Amendment on file to:
a. Correct fuel cap fiscal year of 2029-2030 to 2028-2029 in whereas clause and Section 7.5.1
b. Remove fiscal year 2032-2033 in Section 7.3.1
c. Correct section reference in Section 19.4
• Approves a 1st Amendment to the agreement with Meridian for Service Area I (Westside) to:
Extend the term of the agreement for three years from September 30, 2029, to September 30,
2032
Set the FY 2026/27 per premise rate at $22.05 from a rate of $20.26, which is an 8.8% increase
Eliminate the rate review process
Include a Community Partnership Investment valued at $75,000 be used by the City for
economic development, health and human services, and environmental and beautification
initiatives. Starting with FY 2026/27 the contractor will pay $25,000.
Keep same CPI adjustment for future years of the contract not to exceed 5% and no
downward adjustment if CPI is less than 0%
Establish a process for extraordinary rate adjustments that will require City Council
approval. The contractor is limited to exercising this option once during the term of the
contract.
Provide for the fuel caps for fiscal year 2026/27, 2027/28, and 2028/29, each year there is a
2.5% increase in gallons. Every three years the fuel cap will be adjusted.
Provide that the number of premises will be reviewed every three years
Update the liquidated damages amounts so they are the same as the other service areas
• Waives Sec. 382.308(1) (Extension of Contract) regarding the requirements and procedures for the extension of contracts
CONCERN
The proposed per premise rate increase for FY 2026/27 of 8.8% equates to an approximate $1.1 million per year over a calculated CPI. This increase will result in approximately $7 million more in costs over the term of this contract.
13.
ORD Re the Funding Agmt Btwn the City & Edward Waters University, Inc., Originally Appved & Auth by Ord 2025-781-E; Incorporating Recitals; Amending Ord 2025-781-E by Amending 4th Revised Exhibit 3 (EWU Funding Agmt Term Sheet) to Provide the Terms & Conds for Use of City Funds for Planning, Design, & Permitting for the Construction of Track Improvements on the EWU Campus in Lieu of a Living, Learning, Community Center as Originally Proposed & Auth in Ord 2025-781-E; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver for & on Behalf of the City a Grant-Related Programmatic Use Agmt the Terms & Conds for Programming & Shared Use by the City of the Track Improvements; Prov for Oversight of the Use Agreement by the Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CM Arias)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,R, F
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
5/18/26 R Amend/Approve 5-0
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
Ordinance
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AMENDMENT
1. Revise the Sec. 118.107 waiver justification originally approved in Ord. 2025-781-E to reflect the new project
2. Reflect revised project scope and completion date of 12/31/28
3. Include Public Works as the oversight department for the funding agreement
4. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Term Sheet) to:
a. require 1) a retainage of 10% of City funds until project completion and 2) repayment of
City funds if the project is not completed by the 12/31/28 deadline
b. revise project scope to allow funds to be used for any aspect of the construction of the
Track Improvements
c. include provision that no funds will be applied to the residence hall component or any
other component of EWU's broader capital project
d. include acknowledgement of dual institutional and public purpose
e. include term of use agreement
5. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (Use Agreement) to:
a. reference 2026 legislation instead of Ord. 2025-781-E
b. reflect revised project scope
c. revise the term to 10 years subject to automatic 1-year renewals unless terminated by the
City with approval by City Council
d. provide designated hours for general public use
e. increases the minimum number of annual community-wide wellness events from 4 to 6
f. allow the City to require additional insurance coverage if determined necessary by the City’s
Risk Management Division
g. allow the City to sue for specific performance if EWU defaults
h. revise Sections 8, 10, and 19 to reflect OGC recommended changes
• Revises the term sheet with Edward Waters University that was previously approved by Ord. 2025-781-E to provide funding not to exceed $2,000,000 for the planning, design, and permitting of a NCAA-compliant 400 meter track and walking path (“Track Improvements”) rather than a Living, Learning Community Center
• Funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis and subject to a pro-rated clawback in the event EWU sells the Track Improvements or permanently abandons their use as a track and related athletic facility within 10 years of completion
• Authorizes a Grant-Related Programmatic Use Agreement for the Track Improvements which requires EWU to 1) conduct a minimum of 4 University-led community-wide wellness events annually and 2) partner with at least two (2) local schools and/or organizations annually to provide structured health and wellness programming for a period of five years following completion of the Track Improvements
AUDITOR RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT
Require that the Use Agreement be recorded with the Clerk of the Court
14.
ORD Concerning Surplus Tangible Personal Propty of the City; Declaring that Certain 1979 Chevrolet Malibu (Vin 1T19L9D483566, Vehicle # 0046-10) Valued at $15,000 to be Surplus to the Needs of the City & Auth Transfer of Title to Said Vehicle to MOG Collection, LLC D/B/A Brumos the Collection, at no Cost, in Accord with Subsec 122.812(C), Ord Code; Waiving Sec 122.305 (Unlawful Use of City Markings & Tags), Pt 3 (Municipal Vehicles), Ch 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Allow that Certain 1979 Chevrolet Malibu (Vin 1T19L9D483566, Vehicle # 0046-10) to Retain Its JSO Insignia after Transfer from the City; Desig the Fleet Mgmt Div of the Office of Admin Svcs to Monitor the Use of Said Vehicle after Transfer; Prov for a Reverter; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute a Surplus Vehicle Donation Agrmt Btwn the City & MOG Collection, LLC D/B/A the Brumos Collection; Repealing Sec 111.396 (Motor Vehicle Safety Program Fund), Pt 3 (Public Safety & Courts), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code; Prov for Oversight by the JSO (Staffopoulos) (Req of Sheriff)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
5/18/26 R Amend/Approve 5-0
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
Ordinance
event-item-117521
AMENDMENT
1. Clarify within reverter section that the restricted use period is the greater of 5 years or the time during which the vehicle retains any JSO insignia
2. Change oversight of vehicle monitoring from Fleet Management Division to JSO
3. Attach Revised Exhibit 3 (Surplus Vehicle Donation Agreement) to clarify the Sheriff can approve an assignment of the agreement and correct scrivener’s errors
• Authorizes donation of the surplus City-owned vehicle previously used by JSO for the “Beat the Heat” program valued at $15,000 to The Brumos Collection (“Brumos”) for display in their museum located at 5159 San Pablo Rd S (St. Johns County) and at other professionally organized and reputable car collection and educational venues in Duval and St. Johns counties
• Provides for a restricted use period of the greater of 5 years or the time during which the vehicle retains any JSO insignia
• Waives Code Sec. 122.305 (Unlawful use of City markings and tags) in order to allow the donated vehicle to retain its JSO insignia
• Repeals Code Section 111.396 (Motor Vehicle Safety Program Fund) which was established to fund driver education programs and the maintenance of the vehicle being donated
15.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Amy R. Turci, a Resident & Qualified Elector of the City, to the Civil Svc Brd, Replacing James F. Register, Pursuant to Sec 17.02 (Civil Service Board), Article 17 (Civil Service), Charter of the City, for a 1st Full Term to Exp on 6/30/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Withdraw 5-0
Resolution
16.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Ivy Henderson, a Duval County Resident, to the Downtown Dev Review Brd, as a Landscape Architect Rep, Replacing Joseph P. Loretta, Pursuant to Sec 656.361.9, Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp 6/30/26, Followed by a 1st Full Term Ending 6/30/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Withdraw 5-0
Resolution
17.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Reappt of Robin M. Lang, a Duval County Resident, to the Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Pursuant to Sec 82.101 (Jacksonville-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs Established), Ch 82 (Jacksonville-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs), Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term to Exp on 6/30/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 6-0
Resolution
event-item-117482
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 14 of 17 or 82% of meetings during first full term of 7/1/24 - 6/30/26
18.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Mario Decunto, a Duval County Resident, to the Library Brd of Trustees, Representing At-Large Group 3, Replacing Mario Payne, Pursuant to Sec 90.101, Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term to Exp 9/30/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson & Pittman)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
event-item-117483
APPOINTMENT
19.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Ivan Mote, a Duval County Resident, to the Downtown Dev Review Brd, as a Downtown Property Owner Rep, Replacing Matthew Brockelman, Pursuant to Sec 656.361.9, Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term to Exp on 6/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson & Pittman)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
event-item-117484
APPOINTMENT
20.
RESO Conf the Appt of Jeffrey Drushal, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the Cultural Svc Grant Prog Committee, Replacing Angela Strain as 1 of the 7 Community Reps, Pursuant to Sec 118.605, Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term Exp 12/31/28 (Hampsey) (Req of Cultural Council of Greater Jax & Co-Introduced by CM Johnson)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 6-0
Resolution
event-item-117485
APPOINTMENT
21.
RESO Conf the Appt of Katherine Moore, a Duval County Resident & Former Govt Exec with Ethics Experience, as a Member of the Jax Ethics Commission, Pursuant to Sec 602.912, Ord Code, Apptd by the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit Replacing Robyn Blank for a Partial Term Ending 12/31/26, Followed by a Full Term Ending 12/31/29 (Reingold) (Req of State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 6-0
Resolution
event-item-117486
APPOINTMENT
22.
RESO Appt Heather Reber, CPA, to the Position of Assistant Council Auditor Pursuant to Sec 13.104, Ord Code; Prov for a Prospective Appt Effective Date (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by the CP pursuant to Sec 13.104, Ord Code) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem, Lahnen, Miller, Gay, White, Boylan, Amaro & Howland)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 6-0
Resolution
event-item-117487
APPOINTMENT
23.
RESO Appt Brian Parks, CPA, to the Position of Assistant Council Auditor Pursuant to Sec 13.104, Ord Code; Prov for a Prospective Appt Effective Date (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by the CP pursuant to Sec 13.104, Ord Code) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem, Lahnen, Miller, White, Amaro, Gay & Howland)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 6-0
Resolution
event-item-117488
APPOINTMENT
event-item-117489
APPOINTMENT
Scrivener’s
Pg. 1, line 22: strike “Section 3” and insert “Section 2”
event-item-117490
APPOINTMENT
26.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Ernest Smith, a Duval County Resident, to the Jax Housing & Community Dev Commission, as a Rep of the Banking or Mortgage Banking Industry in Connection With Affordable Housing, Replacing David L. Wakefield, Pursuant to Sec 34.203 (Jacksonville Housing & Community Development Commission; Commission Members), Part 2 (Housing & Community Dev Div), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Dept), Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term to Expire on 11/30/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
event-item-117491
APPOINTMENT
27.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Alice Nelson, 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) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
event-item-117492
APPOINTMENT
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 1, line 25: strike “board” and insert “body”
2. Pg. 2, line 7: strike “compromise” and insert “comprise”
28.
RESO Conf the Appt of Jackie B. Scheel, a Resident & Qualified Elector of the City, as a JEA Rep, to the Civil Service Board, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Edythe M. Abdullah, Pursuant to Sec 17.02 (Civil Service Board), Article 17 (Civil Service), Part A (Charter Laws Charter of the City of Jacksonville, Florida), Charter of the City, for a Partial Term Exp on 6/30/27 (Gavin) (Req of JEA)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
event-item-117493
APPOINTMENT
29.
RESO Expressing the Recommendation of the Council of the City that any Future Pre-Trial Detention Facility or Correctional Center Replacing or Supplementing the John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Center shall not be Located in any Neighborhood or Area that was Desig as “Hazardous” (Grade “D”) on the 1937-1940 Home Owners’ Loan Corp Residential Security Maps for the City, Strongly Advising that Historically Redlined Areas be Excluded from Consideration Recognizing that Placing such a Facility in Historically Redlined Communities would Perpetuate the Harmful Legacy of Systemic Discrimination, Affirming the City’s Commitment to Environmental Justice & Equitable Dev, Encouraging Robust Community Engagement in the Site-Selection Process & Encouraging Site Selection that Prioritizes Equity, Historical Justice, & Community Reinvestment (Peluso) (Introduced by CM Peluso)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 1-6 (Fail) (Gay, White, Amaro, Boylan, Miller, Salem)
5/18/26 R Approve 0-5 (Fail) (Gay,White, Amaro,Boylan, Miller, Salem)
5/19/26 F Approve 1-7 (Fail) (Salem, Diamond, Lahnen, Arias, Carrico, Howland, J.Carlucci)
5/19/26 F Reconsider/Approve 0-8 (Fail) (Salem, Diamond, Lahnen, Arias, Carrico, Howland, J.Carlucci, Pittman)
Resolution
brief →
30.
RESO Recognizing & Honoring the Life, Legacy, & Extraordinary Service of Joann Manning, & Recommending to the US Congress the Designation of the Jacksonville Job Corps Center in Her Honor, & Celebrating Her Transformative Impact on Workforce Development, Youth Empowerment, & Community Leadership; Directing the Chief of Legislative Services to Transmit a Copy of This Resolution, Once Adopted, to the US Congress (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Johnson) (Co-Sponsor CM Pittman)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
event-item-117565
• Recommends that the US Congress designate the Jacksonville Job Corps Center in honor of Joann Manning
31.
ORD re Towing & Storage of Vehicles or Vessels; Repealing Pt 12 (Wrecker Facilities & Charges) & Pt 13 (Towing on Private Property), Ch 804 (Jacksonville Traffic Code), Ord Code; Creating a New Pt 12 (Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Public Property), Ch 804 (Jacksonville Traffic Code), Ord Code, to Update & Clarify Provisions Related to Nonconsensual Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Public Property; Creating a New Pt 13 (Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Private Property), Ch 804 (Jacksonville Traffic Code), Ord Code, to Update & Clarify Provisions Related to Nonconsensual Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Private Property; Prov for Codification Instructions (MacGillis) (Introduced by CM Gay) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
Ordinance
event-item-117519
Scrivener’s
Pg. 19, line 13, strike “715.07(5)” and insert “715.07(2)(a)”
• Repeals and replaces Chapter 804 (Jacksonville Traffic Code), Part 12 (Towing and Storage of Vehicles and Vessels from Public Property) and Part 13 (Towing and Storage of Vehicles and Vessels from Private Property) to effectuate the following changes:
- Update references and definitions based on State Statutes
- Reference “vessels” as a separate vehicle type
- Expand non-business hours from 8pm – 7am to 6pm – 8am
- Allow for additional Service Charges and Fees for unique vehicles/vessels and situations such
as electric vehicles, heavy equipment, notice fees, etc.
- Clarify present JSO practices and procedures
AUDITOR RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT
We recommend that the insurance requirements for participating wreckers in Part 12 (Towing and Storage of Vehicles and Vessels from Public Property) be updated to "amounts as determined by the Risk Management Division"
32.
RESO Appt Raj Gupta, III, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the Jax Health Facilities Authority, Pursuant to Ch 490, Ord Code, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Malinda F. Prudencio, for a 1st Full Term Ending 12/15/29 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CM Howland)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
event-item-117494
APPOINTMENT
33.
RESO Appt Jason I. French, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the Jax Health Facilities Authority, Pursuant to Ch 490, Ord Code, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Patricia Gee-Jones, for a 1st Full Term Ending 12/15/29 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Carrico) (Co-Sponsors CMs Boylan, Miller & Howland)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
event-item-117495
APPOINTMENT
34.
ORD Approp $5,200,000 from the Gen Fund Operating - Youth Empowerment City Council Special Committee Contingency Acct to the KHA Fund - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to Make the Funds Available for Progs, Svcs, & Activities to Be Competitively Procured by the KHA Pursuant to Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, Subj to Certain Conds as Described Herein; Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27; Waiving Sec 77.101 (Legislative Intent), Ch 77 (Kids Hope Alliance), Ord Code, to Auth KHA to Expend the City Funds Appropd Herein for the Provision of Progs, Svcs, & Activities to Individuals btwn 16 & 24 Years Old as Provd Herein; Amend the Revised Schedule M to Ord 2025-511-E (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CMs White, Amaro, Clark-Murray, Gay & Arias)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
5/19/26 F Approve 5-1-2 (Diamond) (Pittman, Carrico)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
Ordinance
brief →
event-item-117511
• Appropriates $5,200,000 from the Special Committee on Youth Empowerment contingency account to the Kids Hope Alliance for programs, services, and activities to be competitively procured
• Funding will be disbursed pursuant to a future request for proposals, which is currently being drafted by KHA
• The draft RFP, which was not reviewed by Special Committee on Youth Empowerment, includes the following provisions:
- Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- No single award shall exceed $1,000,000 and no single organization may receive more than
$1,000,000
- Match required for applicants receiving more than $250,000
- Multi-year implementation, subject to future Council appropriation
- Target population is youth and young adults ages 16-24 residing in 61 designated
dual-distressed census tracts
• Authorizes carryover of funding through FY 26/27
• Waives the age restriction in Sec. 77.101 in order to allow KHA to provide programs and services for individuals between the ages of 16 – 24
35.
ORD-MC Amend Ch 654, Ord Code, (Code of Subdivision Regulations) to Allow for Private Providers; Prov for Codification Instructions (Harvey) (Introduced by CM Diamond)
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R, LUZ
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Add'l/Read 2nd & Rerefer
LUZ PH: 6/2/26
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26 & 5/26/26
Ordinance
36.
ORD-MC Amend Sec 656.101(Definitions) & 656.109(Administration & Enforcement; Interpretation of Zoning Code; Administrative Deviations) Pt 1, Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code; Amend Sec 656.720 (Nonconforming Use Administrative Deviation), Pt 7 (Nonconforming Lots, Uses & Structures), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code; Prov for Codification Instructions (Harvey) (Introduced by CM Diamond)|
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, LUZ
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Add'l/Read 2nd & Rerefer
LUZ PH: 6/2/26
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26 & 5/26/26
Ordinance
37.
ORD-MC re Home Occupations; Amend Secs 656.304 (Rural Residential Category), 656.305 (Low Density Residential Category), 656.306 (Medium Density Residential Category) & 656.307 (High Density Category), Subpt B (Residential Use Categories & Zoning Districts), Pt 3 (Schedule of District Regulations), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code; Amend Sec 656.311 (Residential-Professional-Institutional Category), Subpt C (Commercial Use Categories & Zoning Districts), Pt 3 (Schedule of District Regulations), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code; Amend Sec 656.331 (Agriculture), Subpart E (Miscellaneous Use Categories & Zoning Districts), Pt 3 (Schedule of District Regulations), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code; Amend Secs 656.368 (Springfield Historic Zoning Districts) & 656.369 (Springfield Performance Standards & Development Criteria), Subpt I (Springfield Zoning Overlay & Historic District Regulations), Pt 3 (Schedule of District Regulations), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code; Amend Sec 656.401 (Performance Standards & Development Criteria), Subpt a (Performance Standards & Development Criteria), Pt 4 (Supplementary Regulations), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, to Modify Home Occupation Requirements Consistent with State Statute (Reingold) (Introduced by CMs Peluso & Miller)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R, LUZ
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
LUZ PH: 6/16/26
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/9/26 & 6/23/26
Ordinance
38.
ORD-MC Amend Secs 250.101 (Definitions), 250.109 (Permit Suspension & Revocation), & 250.111 (Penalty), Pt 1 (in General), Ch 250 (Miscellaneous Business Regulations), Ord Code, to Add a Definition for “Special Magistrate” & to Revise Procedures for Revocation & Suspension of Permits for Violations of Ch 250, Ord Code; Prov for Codification Instructions (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Pittman)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26
Ordinance
39.
ORD Approp $45,000 in Fund Bal From the Environmental Protection Fund to Prov Funding for Education Outreach Activities as Well as Food & Beverage, Travel, Supplies, Training, Dues, & Membership Fees for Jax Environmental Protection Brd Members & Staff; Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27; Prov for Waiver of Sec 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund), Pt 7 (Environment & Conservation), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accts), Ord Code, to Auth Utilization of Funds From the Fund for Food & Beverage, Travel, Supplies, Training, Dues, & Membership Fees for Brd Members & Staff; Prov for Waiver of Sec 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Pt 6 (Environmental Protection Fund), Ch 360 (Environmental Regulation), Ord Code, to Allow for the Utilization of Funds for Education Outreach Activities Along With Food & Beverage, Travel, Supplies, Training, Dues, & Membership Fees for Brd Members & Staff; Amend Ord 2025-504-E, the FY 25-26 Budget, by Amend the Attachment a to Auth Expenditure of These Funds on Food & Beverage for Special Events & Activities (B.T. 26-065) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26
Ordinance
40.
ORD-MC Amend Section 55.108 (Powers & Duties), Pt 1 (DIA), Chapter 55 (DIA), Ord Code. To Auth the DIA, When Acting in Its Capacity as Either the CRA or Public Economic Dev Agency for Downtown, to Impose & Collect Regulatory Fees & Charges for the Purposes of Defraying the Cost of Admin of Its Powers & Duties Under Ch 55, Ord Code; Prov for Codification Instructions (Lavie) (Req of Special Committee on the Future of Downtown)
5/12/26 CO Introduced:NCSPHS, R, F
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26
Ordinance
41.
ORD Approp $25,000 From the Multiyear Prog and Initiatives - Council Dist 5 CBA - Contingency Acct to the Gen Fund Operating - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to Happy Brew, Inc. for the Art Force Vocational Training 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 (Gen Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With Happy Brew; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City a Grant Agrmt Btwn the City & Happy Brew, Inc. For the Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM J. Carlucci)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26
Ordinance
42.
ORD Calling an Election on 11/3/26, to Hold a Referendum of the Qualified Electors Residing in Duval County on the Question of Whether to Cont the Current One Mill Ad Valorem Tax to Be Used for School Operational Purposes for an Add’l 4 Yrs Beginning on 7/1/27, & Ending on 6/30/31 (Staffopoulos) (Req of School Board of Duval County, FL)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,R, F
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26
Ordinance
43.
ORD-MC Amend Sec 55.116 (Public Parking), Ch 55 DIA, Ord Code, to Expand the Role of the Office of Public Parking to Include Mgmt of the Micromobility Prog; Amend Sec 235.101 (Purpose), 235.102 (Applicability), 235.103 (Definitions), 235.104 (Dockless Mobility Unit Prog Permitting), 235.105 (Dockless Mobility Prog Reqs), 235.106 (Indemnification & Insurance), & 235.107 (Fees & Penalties), Ch 235 (Dockless Mobility Programs), Ord Code, to Modify the Dept Oversight, Expand the Jurisdictional Operation, Prov for Customer & Operator Reqs, & Modify the Fees & Penalties; Creating New Sec 235.109 (Dockless Mobility Program Admin), & 235.110 (Expansion of Prog Outside Dockless Mobility Prog Boundary), Ch 235 (Dockless Mobility Prog), Ord Code, to Create a Prog Admin Position & Prov for Future Expansion of Prog Outside of Current Boundary; Prov for Codification Instructions (Harvey) (Introduced by CM Amaro) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R, TEU
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26
Ordinance
44.
ORD Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the Public Investment Policy (PIP) of the OED to Add Endowment Grants to the Jax Fostering Filmmakers Grant Prog; Amend Sec 111.635 (Jax Film & Television Office Trust Fund), Pt 6 (Economic & Community Dev), Ch 111 (Special Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code, to Auth Use of Trust Proceeds to Fund Endowment Grants; Replacing Former PIP as Approv by Ord 2016-382-E & Subsequently Amend by Ord 2018-370-E, Ord 2019-243-E, Ord 2022-372-E, Ord 2022-726-E, & Ord 2024-286-E (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26
Ordinance
45.
RESO Conf the Reappt of Carmen Martinez, M.D., a Duval County Resident & Registered Voter, as a Member of the Duval County Election Advisory Panel, Pursuant to Ch 59, Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term Ending 4/16/28 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Carrico)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Resolution
46.
RESO Conf the CP’s Appt of Robyn Cenizal, 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)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Resolution
47.
RESO Appt Scott K. Thomas, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the JWC, as a Gen Public Rep, Filling a Seat Held Previously by Richard J. Redick, Pursuant to Ch 95, Ord Code, for a Partial Term Exp 12/31/26 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Carrico)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Resolution
48.
RESO Conf the Appt of Geoffrey A. Youngblood, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the TRUE Commission, Filling a Seat Previously Held by Anthony B. Zebouni, Pursuant to Ch 57, Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term Ending 6/30/28 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Carrico)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Resolution
50.
RESO Honoring the Honorable Henry Lee Adams, Jr., for his Distinguished Legal Career, Historic Accomplishments, & Lifelong Contributions to the City of Jacksonville (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Pittman) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem, Peluso, Johnson & Miller)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
51.
RESO Honoring Judge James A. Ruth for his Outstanding Legal Career & his Service to our City & our Country (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Pittman) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem, Peluso & Miller)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
52.
RESO Declaring the Month of June 2026 to be Caribbean American Heritage Month in Jacksonville (Russell) (Introduced by CM Miller) (Co-Sponsor CM Johnson & Pittman)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
53.
RESO Celebrating 6/12/26, as Philippine Independence Day (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Miller)(Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso & Pittman)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
54.
RESO Honoring & Recognizing Mrs. Alesha Jones-Seabrooks for More Than 30 Years of Dedicated Service to DCPS & the Jax Community Upon Her Retirement (Libby) (Introduced by CMs Amaro, Salem, & J. Carlucci) (Co-Sponsors CMs Pittman, Peluso & Miller)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
55.
RESO Honoring & Commending Tim Cost for His Service as President of Jacksonville University & Congratulating Him on His New Role as Chancellor of Jacksonville University (Russell) (Introduced by CM Amaro) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem, Peluso, Miller, Boylan & Howland)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
56.
RESO Declaring the Month of July 2026 as French American Heritage Month in Jax (Libby) (Introduced by CM Miller) (Co-Sponsor CM Pittman)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
57.
RESO Recognizing June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month in the City, Honoring Individuals Living With Aphasia, Their Families, Clinicians, & Advocates, Calling Upon Businesses, Institutions, & Public Agencies to Advance Communication Accessibility, & Affirming That Every Resident, Regardless of Ability, Deserves to Be Heard (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Johnson) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso & Pittman)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
58.
RESO Recognizing & Honoring the Month of May 2026 as Haitian Heritage Month in the City, Celebrating the History, Culture, & Contributions of Haitian Americans, & Acknowledging the Impact of the Haitian Community Locally & Nationally (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Johnson) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso & Pittman)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
59.
RESO Honoring & Commending the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine for More Than a Century of Svc to the City, Recognizing Their Courageous Leadership in Expanding Access to Education During an Era of Profound Inequity & Their Enduring Legacy in the Lives They Transformed (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Johnson) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso, Pittman & Boylan)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0
Resolution
60.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of C. Douglas Lane, a Duval County Resident, to the JHPC, Replacing Maximilian S. Glober, Pursuant to Sec 76.102 (Membership), Ch 76 (Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission), Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term Exp on 3/4/29 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Resolution
61.
RESO Conf the Mayor’s Reappt of Heather Rios, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee, as a Peer Specialist Rep, Pursuant to Sec 84.202 (Composition; City Council Liaison; Terms; Removal), Pt 2 (Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee), Ch 84 (Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants), Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term Exp on 6/30/29 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
5/12/26 CO Introduced: R
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Resolution
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