Notice is hereby given that the Ad Hoc Committee on Referendum Financial Impact Statement meeting  previously scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. in City Council Conference Room B, City Hall Suite 425, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville FL, 32202 has been CANCELLED because Ordinance 2012-401 was defeated by the City Council at its August 15^th meeting.

In accordance with Ordinance 2012-466-A, the date of this meeting has been RESCHEDULED from Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, August 15, 2012.

In accordance with Ordinance 2012-466-A, the date of this meeting has been RESCHEDULED from Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, August 15, 2012.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Ray Holt will meet with Council Member Crescimbeni and all other interested Council Members to discuss the Florida Department of Forestry Service Agreement to manage the 845 acre Thomas Creek Property on Tuesday, August 14th at 2:00 pm in conference room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall St. James Building. 

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford, as Chair, hereby sets the following meeting date and time for the Select Committee on Government Relations & Legislative Affairs.  The Select Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm, in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor – City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, will meet with the Proposed Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the transfer of the Ferry, and the operations and management of the Ferry. The meeting will be held on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 4:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor – City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the requirements of City Charter Sec. 18.05(k), the Ad Hoc Committee on Referendum Financial Impact Statement will meet on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 12:45 p.m. in City Council Conference Room B, City Hall Suite 425, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville FL, 32202,  to develop a financial impact statement of any estimated increase or decrease of revenues or costs to the City of Jacksonville resulting from the straw ballot referendum proposed by Ordinance 2012-491 which would ask voters to express an opinion on amending the City Charter to change the selection method for one of the members of the Police and Fire Pension Fund board of trustees.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.  Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the persons listed at least seven days prior to the meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Monday, August 6, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. in the Don Davis Conference Room, on the First Floor of City Hall. This is the monthly meeting of the Ethics Commission including discussion of items from the planning meeting and subcommittee reports of the Ethics Commission. Following the regular Ethics Commission meeting, there will be a shade meeting*. Please see the Ethics Commission webpage for the agenda.

There will be pet training information, pet shopping and an opportunity to get a photo of you and your new pet. There will also be a clown and facepainting!

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, and the Proposed Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission will meet with Greg Dronkert of HMS Global Maritime, Inc. The meeting is to discuss the operations and management of the St. Johns River Ferry. The meeting will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor – City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that the TRUE Commission will hold its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 1st Floor, City Hall at St. James located at 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL. 

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, and the Proposed Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission will meet with Chris Kauffmann, Chief Operating Officer for the Jacksonville Port Authority. The meeting is to discuss the transfer of the Ferry from the Jacksonville Port Authority to the St. Johns River Ferry Commission. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor – City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that the TRUE Commission’s Performance Committee will hold its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James located at 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL. 

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, will meet with the Proposed Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission for an Ethics Presentation by Carla Miller, Director of the Office of Ethics, Compliance and Oversight. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 2:30 p.m., in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor – City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting the Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216. Notice is also given that two or more members of the Boards of County Commissioners, City/Town Councils/Commissions and other entities covered under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, may attend and speak at the meeting.

Notice is hereby given that Clay Yarborough, Rules Chair, John Crescimbeni, Finance Chair, and Doyle Carter, RCD Chair hereby call a Joint Rules, Finance and RCD Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation 2012-213 and 2012-364 on Wednesdays, July 18, 25, and August 1, 2012, at 5:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Deadline to file application with the Duval County Tourist Development Council for grant funding for events beginning on or after October 1, 2012.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Doyle Carter will meet with Council Member John Crescimbeni on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building. All Council members are invited to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Jacksonville Equestrian Center

James Nealis as representative of the Office of Council Member Lori N. Boyer will be meeting with Council Member John Crescimbeni to discuss the renaming of the Goodby’s Creek Boat Ramp. This meeting is open to all Council Members who are interested in this topic. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., in Conference Room A, Suite 425, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.

City Council committee meetings will NOT be held the week of July 30^th to August 3^rd.

The regularly scheduled Council meeting cycle will resume with Standing Committee meetings on Monday, August 6, 2012.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Legislative Tracking Committee on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of reviewing legislation introduced at the City Council meeting of July 24^th for possible TRUE Commission interest.

The quarterly meeting of the Better Jacksonville Plan Finance and Project Administration Committees.

Notice is hereby given that Clay Yarborough, Rules Chair, John Crescimbeni, Finance Chair, and Doyle Carter, RCD Chair hereby call a Joint Rules, Finance and RCD Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation 2012-213 and 2012-364 on Wednesdays, July 18, 25, and August 1, 2012, at 5:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, will meet with the Proposed Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission. The meeting is to discuss organizational matters and issues related to the Commission, as well as issues regarding the St. Johns River Ferry. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor – City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that the Transparency and Open Government Subcommittee of the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lynwood Roberts Conference Room, First Floor - City Hall, St. James Building. This purpose of the meeting will be to discuss texting/electronic communication. See the Ethics Commission webpage for the agenda.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member E. Denise Lee will meet with Council Members and others on Wednesday July 25 at 3:30 p.m. in the Don Davis Room in City Hall at 117 West Duval Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the current status of the RFI for improvements to Hemming Plaza. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

Monthly meeting of the 2011 Value Adjustment Board.

Notice is hereby given that JEA will answer questions from City Council members concerning JEA’s Total Water Management Project on July 24 and July 25 at 10 a.m.  The meetings will be held at City Hall,  in Conference Room A, Council offices (Suite 425), 4^th Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida.  

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Don Redman will meet with Council Member Lori Boyer on Tuesday July 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm. The meeting location is at City Hall at St. James Building, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, Jacksonville, Florida 32216, Conference Room B This meeting is being called to discuss Chapter 191 - SPECIAL EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.

This notice has been AMENDED to include the 2013 Huntington's Disease Conference topic.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Matt Schellenberg and Council Member John Crescimbeni will meet on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room A located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss the placement of a cell tower at Albert’s Field in Mandarin, as well as the 2013 Huntington’s Disease conference that is to take place in Jacksonville. 

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with Council Member Stephen Joost on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss funding of the St. Johns River Ferry.

Notice is hereby given that JEA will answer questions from City Council members concerning JEA’s Total Water Management Project on July 24 and July 25 at 10 a.m.  The meetings will be held at City Hall,  in Conference Room A, Council offices (Suite 425), 4^th Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida.  

Council Member Lori N. Boyer will be meeting with Council Member Jim Love, to discuss the status of proposed legislation 2011-0363. This meeting is open to all Council Members who are interested in this topic. The meeting will take place on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 3:30 p.m., in Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.

Come out to Mandarin and adopt your new pet!

This meeting was AMENDED to add the Recreation and Community Development Committee.

Notice is hereby given that Clay Yarborough, Rules Chair, John Crescimbeni, Finance Chair, and Doyle Carter, RCD Chair hereby call a Joint Rules, Finance and RCD Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation 2012-213 and 2012-364 on Wednesdays, July 18, 25, and August 1, 2012, at 5:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Lori Boyer, Chair of the LUZ Committee, will meet with the LUZ Committee Members and Planning Commission Members for a Workshop. The Workshop is to discuss the following: PUDs (Planned Unit Developments); the relationship between the LUZ Committee and the Planning Commission; and any other items related to LUZ.  The Workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202. 

The time for this meeting has been AMENDED to 1:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Council will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, City Hall, St. James Building, located at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida.  The Honorable Alvin Brown, Mayor – City of Jacksonville will present the 2012-2013 Annual Budget address to the Jacksonville City Council at this time. 

Over 800 dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies must find homes.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting the Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216. Notice is also given that two or more members of the Boards of County Commissioners, City/Town Councils/Commissions and other entities covered under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, may attend and speak at the meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the Ad Hoc Committee for the St. Johns River Ferry will meet on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, 4^th Floor City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to present the operational numbers and to briefly discuss the executive summary of the St. Johns River Ferry. This information will then be presented to the Mayor of Jacksonville and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.

Notice is hereby given that Council President Bill Bishop and Council Member Matt Schellenberg will meet on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., in Conference Room A, City Council Offices, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James Bldg., to discuss city financing.

Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Conference Room 2C, on the Second Floor of City Hall. This is a planning meeting to discuss long range planning goals of the Ethics Commission. Please see the Ethics Commission webpage for the agenda.

Notice is hereby given that the Transparency and Open Government Subcommittee of the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Monday, July 9, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room 2C, Second Floor - City Hall, St. James Building. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss texting/electronic communication matters and lobbying. See the Ethics Commission webpage for the agenda.

Governance Meeting

An event to celebrate liberation of pets and people!
Fun and Information given. 

The goal of 45 adoptions to happen on this day. 

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

City Council Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

It now appears that the July 2nd meeting will not have a quorum.  The Council and the public are therefore put on notice that the July 2nd meeting will be opened by the Council President with staff, and the Council President, in accordance with the Council Rules and Roberts Rules of Order, will take only such action as is necessary to continue the public hearings and the legislation on the Agenda to July 24, 2012, the Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.

In accordance with Ordinance 2005-361-E, the 1st Committee week and City Council meeting of the month of July are suspended for a summer break.  The regularly scheduled Council meeting cycle will resume with Standing Committee meetings on Monday, July 16, 2012.

Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville City Council will meet on Thursday, June 28, 2012, 4:30 p.m.,  Council Chamber- 117 West Duval Street, 1^st Floor City Hall St. James Building, Jacksonville, Florida. The ceremony is held to install the Honorable William H. Bishop, III, AIA, as the 2012-2013 Council President, and the Honorable William I. Gulliford, Jr., as the 2012-2013 Council Vice President. In accordance with Council Rules the positions will become effective July 1, 2012. (Invited attendees will include the Jacksonville City Council Members, Constitutional officers, Judges, Duval Delegation, and Congressional Representatives, appointed Board and Commission members of the City of Jacksonville as well as the public at large.) Invitations are not required to attend this event.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 674.206, Ordinance Code, the Mayor has requested that the Jacksonville City Council convene in a Special Meeting so that Mayor Brown can report to the Council the necessity to invoke a declaration of emergency in connection with the Tropical Storm Debby. Therefore, there is hereby called a Special Meeting of the Council to be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 3:30 p.m., Council Chambers 117 West Duval Street, 1^st Floor City Hall St. James Building for the purpose of responding to the Mayor’s request and being briefed on necessity of invoking a declaration of emergency in connection with the tropical storm Debby.

Council Member Lori N. Boyer will be meeting with Council Member William Bishop, to discuss 2012-364. This meeting is open to all Council Members who are interested in this topic. The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 28^th 2012, at 3:00 p.m., in Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that Council Members E. Denise Lee, Warren Jones and Kimberly Daniels will meet with Council President-Elect Bill Bishop on Tuesday June 26 at 1 p.m. in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss City Council Standing Committee assignments for the 2012-2013 term. All Council Members and interested parties are invited to attend.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Performance Committee on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of beginning a study of City pension issues.

Pet Adoptions at Lakewood Pet Supermarket

Notice is hereby given that the Ad Hoc Committee on Funding the St. Johns River Ferry will meet on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located at 117 West Duval Street, 1^st Floor City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss options for funding the St. Johns River Ferry.

Notice is hereby given that Council Members E. Denise Lee, Warren Jones and Kimberly Daniels will meet Thursday June 21 at 11 a.m. in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss City Council Standing Committee assignments for the 2012-2013 term. All Council Members and interested parties are invited to attend.

Monthly meeting of the 2011 Value Adjustment Board.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable William Bishop and the Honorable Richard Clark hereby call a Joint Rules and Finance Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation 2012-212, 2012-213 and 2012-364 on Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012 at 5:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Legislative Tracking Committee on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of reviewing legislation introduced at the City Council meeting of June 12^th for possible TRUE Commission interest.  The committee may also discuss City pension issues in anticipation of further TRUE Commission work on that subject.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Doyle Carter will meet with Council Member Ray Holt on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building. All Council members are invited to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss bill 2012-297.

Adopt at Pet Supermarket every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Neutralize Your Competition with a Business Continuity Plan & SMART Insurance

Notice is hereby given that the Ad Hoc Committee on Funding the St. Johns River Ferry will meet on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Lynwood Roberts Room, located at 117 West Duval Street, 1^st Floor City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss options for funding the St. Johns River Ferry.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.  Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the persons listed at least seven days prior to the meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable William Bishop and the Honorable Richard Clark hereby call a Joint Rules and Finance Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation 2012-212, 2012-213 and 2012-364 on Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012 at 5:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Clay Yarborough will meet with Council Member Matt Schellenberg on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building.  This meeting is to discuss the relocation of the Supervisor of Elections Office.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Stephen C. Joost, President of the Jacksonville City Council, along with the Honorable Betty Seabrook-Burney, Chairperson, Duval County School Board will host a Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Board on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 117 West Duval Street, 1^st Floor City Hall St. James Building.  The meeting will discuss issues that will impact the growth, funding, and impact on how individuals live, quality of life, and work within the City of Jacksonville.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Don Redman will meet with Council Member Lori Boyer on Tuesday June 12, 2012 at 11:00 am. The meeting location is at City Hall at St. James Building, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, Jacksonville, Florida 32216, Conference Room B This meeting is being called to discuss Chapter 191 - SPECIAL EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Greg Anderson, Chair of the Courthouse Oversight Special Committee, is calling a Courthouse Oversight Committee Meeting and will meet with the Committee members on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 1^st Floor of City Hall, 117 W. Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida for an update on the Courthouse construction.

Notice is hereby given that the TRUE Commission will hold its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 1st Floor, City Hall at St. James located at 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL. 

Notice is hereby given that the TRUE Commission’s Performance Committee will hold its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James located at 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL. 

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting the Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216. Notice is also given that two or more members of the Boards of County Commissioners, City/Town Councils/Commissions and other entities covered under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, may attend and speak at the meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable William Bishop and the Honorable Richard Clark hereby call a Joint Rules and Finance Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation 2012-212, 2012-213 and 2012-364 on Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012 at 5:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that the Ad Hoc Committee on Funding the St. Johns River Ferry will meet on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located at 117 West Duval Street, 1^st Floor City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss options for funding the St. Johns River Ferry.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Nominating Committee on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of preparing a slate of nominees for TRUE Commission officers for 2012-13.

Join us for the first Florida 8(a) Alliance conference on June 5 and 6 in Jacksonville.

Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Monday, June 4, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the Don Davis Conference, on the First Floor of City Hall. This is the monthly meeting of the Ethics Commission, to discuss committee reports and business of the Ethics Commission. Please see the Ethics Commission webpage for the agenda.

Notice is hereby given that Council Members Jim Love, Greg Anderson, and Robin Lumb will meet on Monday, June 04, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, 4^th Floor, Suite 425, City Hall (St. James Bldg.), 117 W. Duval St., Jacksonville, FL, 32202.  This meeting will be held to discuss proposed Ordinance 2012-339 which would make changes in parking requirements within the Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay.

Notice is hereby given that the Transparency and Open Government Subcommittee of the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Monday, June 4, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. in the Don Davis Room, First Floor - City Hall, St. James Building. This purpose of the meeting will be to discuss texting and electronic communication matters. See the Ethics Commission webpage for the agenda.

City Council President Stephen Joost (At-Large, Group 3) will announce the nomination of three new members to serve on the Police and Fire Pension Fund board of trustees.  The media are encouraged to attend the announcement.

Nominations for the 2012 Robert O. Johnson Good Government Award must be received by no later than the close of business on Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Notice is hereby given that the Hotline Subcommittee of the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2C, Second Floor - City Hall, St. James Building. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss outreach opportunities with the hotline.  See the Ethics Commission webpage for the agenda.

City Council committee meetings will NOT be held the week of May 28^th to June 1^st.

The regularly scheduled Council meeting cycle will resume with Standing Committee meetings on Monday, June 4, 2012.

City Council Offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

All the buzz is about social media! How can you use it most effectively for your business? What tools can make it more manageable and effective for you? This seminar is presented by Constant Contact and Thomas Marketing Consultants.

As Council President and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 1.102(b) of the Rules of the Council, I am hereby calling a meeting of the members of the Council of the City of Jacksonville.  The purpose of this meeting is to elect a President-Designate and a Vice-President Designate for fiscal year 2012-2013.

“Closed Collective Bargaining Shade Meeting”

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JaxPort) will host Jacksonville City Council Members on a tour of JaxPort's Blount Island and Dames Point Marine Terminals on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the JaxPort Cruise Terminal 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville FL 32226.

Thinking of starting your own business? This workshop will give you an overview of the seven basic requirements for business STARTUP: selecting an idea, testing the market, acquiring capital, writing a plan, turning for help, understanding legal requirements and putting it all together. Registration fee includes a workbook and start-up kit for all Northeast Florida counties.

As Chair of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission, I am hereby scheduling a special Waterways Commission meeting on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st Floor, City Hall, St. James Bldg., 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss 2012-273.

The time of this meeting has been AMENDED to 9:30 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Matt Schellenberg and Council Member Greg Anderson will meet on Monday, May 21, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room B located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss bill 2012-229.

Getting expert advice can be very expensive for any small business owner. The Small Business Resource Network will have small business experts in corporate law, lending, marketing, insurance and accounting available for conversations and questions about small business issues. This event will feature roundtable discussions, a panel presentation and time for brief individual consultations. This is your opportunity to ask an expert anything you want without the cost!

As Council President and pursuant to Council Rule 4.103, I am calling a Special Meeting of the Council to be held Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 117 W. Duval St., St. James Bldg., City Hall, to discuss vetoed bill 2012-299.

Monthly meeting of the 2011 Value Adjustment Board.

Meeting of the 2010 Value Adjustment Board.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Legislative Tracking Committee on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of reviewing legislation introduced at the City Council meeting of May 8^th for possible TRUE Commission interest.

If you are in the beginning stages of becoming export ready, this workshop is your first step! This two-hour session provides a broad overview of how your company can develop a strategy to take advantage of the opportunities in the global market and what resources are available to help.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Matt Schellenberg and Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet on Tuesday, May 15^th, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss the city’s suites at Everbank Field. 

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with Council Members John Crescimbeni and Matt Schellenberg on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., or immediately following the Finance Committee meeting in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is being held to discuss appointment recommendations to the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Board.

Mayor's Economic Development Compliance Task Force

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Greg Anderson, Chair of the Courthouse Oversight Special Committee, is calling a Courthouse Oversight Committee Meeting and will meet with the Committee members on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 1^st Floor of City Hall, 117 W. Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida for an update on the Courthouse construction.

Notice is hereby given that Council Auditor Kirk Sherman and Council Member Greg Anderson will meet with Finance Audit Subcommittee Members, Richard Clark and John Crescimbeni on Monday, May 14, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, on the 4th floor of City Hall St. James Building.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.  Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the persons listed at least seven days prior to the meeting.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Clay Yarborough will meet with Council Member Warren Jones on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 4:30 p.m., in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, 1^st Floor City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss Council Member Yarborough’s candidacy for Vice President of the City Council for the upcoming term.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Ray Holt, Chair of the Special Committee on Privatization, is hereby scheduling Meetings to be held at 2:30 P.M. on the second Tuesday of each month, from August 9, 2011 through June 12, 2012 in Conference Room A, 4^th Floor of City Hall, 117 West Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Matt Schellenberg and Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss the city’s suite at Everbank Field. 

Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Monday, May 7, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Don Davis Conference, on the First Floor of City Hall. This is the monthly meeting of the Ethics Commission. Please see the Ethics Commission webpage for the agenda.

Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Monday, May 7, 2012 at 4:30 p.m., for training in Exam Room 2 on the Mezzanine Floor of City Hall, 117 W. Duval Street.

Notice is hereby given that the Legislative Subcommittee of the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will meet Monday, May 7th at 4:15 p.m., in the Don Davis Conference Room, First Floor of City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss 2012-212 – potential financial disclosure requirements and other conflict provisions for the Downtown Investment Authority Board Members. Also, utilizing Florida Coastal School of Law interns. See the Ethics Commission webpage (linked). All interested parties are invited to attend. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

Come meet lots of pets at PetSmart on Southside Blvd. 

Notice is hereby given that the TRUE Commission will hold its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 1st Floor, City Hall at St. James located at 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL. 

Notice is hereby given that the TRUE Commission’s Performance Committee will hold its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James located at 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL. 

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting the Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216. Notice is also given that two or more members of the Boards of County Commissioners, City/Town Councils/Commissions and other entities covered under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, may attend and speak at the meeting.

The Department of Public Works/Jacksonville Stormwater Utility will host a community meeting to present the engineering study results for the Messer Road Area Drainage Improvement Project.  The presentation will begin at 6 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable William Bishop and the Honorable Richard Clark will meet with the Rules Committee and Finance Committee Members to discuss pending legislation 2012-212 and 2012-213 every Wednesday during the months of May and June at 5:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, City Hall at St. James, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202. 

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Kimberly Daniels will hold a meeting Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at  4:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss all issues related to the courthouse including but not limited to sick building syndrome. The state attorney move to the adjacent building will be discussed.

Deadline to file application with the Duval County Tourist Development Council for grant funding for events beginning on or after July 1, 2012.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with Council Member Warren Jones on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss his candidacy for Vice President of the City Council for the upcoming term.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Subcommittee of the Hemming Plaza Ad Hoc Committee will meet on Monday, April 30, 2012, at 3:30 p.m., in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The purpose of the meeting is to determine the need and benefit of going through the Request for Information process as well as development of a Request for Proposal for managing Hemming Plaza.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that Council President Stephen Joost will meet with Council Members Bill Gulliford and Greg Anderson on Monday, April 30, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room B of City Hall located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.  The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss 2012-202 and 2012-215.

Come find your new family member this Saturday!

River Walk Pet Adoption Event

The quarterly meeting of the Better Jacksonville Plan Finance and Project Administration Committees.

Notice is hereby given that the meeting between Council Vice President Bill Bishop and Council President Stephen Joost on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. has been canceled and rescheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. in Conference Room A, Council Offices, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James Building. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss state and local government relations.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable William Bishop and the Honorable Richard Clark hereby call a Joint Rules and Finance Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation 2012-212 and 2012-213 on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street. Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member E. Denise Lee will meet with Council Member Don Redman and Council Member Bill Gulliford on Wednesday April 25, 2012 at 10 a.m. in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building. All Council members are invited to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposed Request for Proposal for management of Hemming Plaza.

Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville Waterways Artificial Reef Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 9:30 a.m., in Conference Room A has been changed to Conference Room B, 4th Floor, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street.  Please note this change.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with Council Member Reggie Brown on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 3:30 p.m., in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss his candidacy for Vice President of the City Council for the upcoming term.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Clay Yarborough will meet with Council Member Greg Anderson on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., in Committee Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, 1^st Floor City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss Council Member Yarborough’s candidacy for Vice President of the City Council for the upcoming term.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Doyle Carter, Chairman of the RCDPHS Subcommittee to review Economic Development legislation will meet with Council Members Matt Schellenberg and Robin Lumb on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, 4th Floor, City Hall St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL  32202.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss pending Economic Development legislation.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with Council Member Greg Anderson on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss his candidacy for Vice President of the City Council for the upcoming term.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Greg Anderson, Chair of the Courthouse Oversight Special Committee, is calling a Courthouse Oversight Committee Meeting and will meet with the Committee members on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 1^st Floor of City Hall, 117 W. Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida for an update on the Courthouse construction.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Clay Yarborough will meet with Council Member Matt Schellenberg on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 1:30 p.m., in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building.  This meeting is to discuss the relocation of the Supervisor of Elections Office.

Lots of animals to be adopted, fun, food and education.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Reginald Brown has extended an invitation to city council members to attend a meeting on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the Lynwood Roberts Room at City Hall, located at 117 W. Duval St. All interested persons are invited to attend.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss baseball/soccer field contracts, park permits, park and pool maintenance scheduling, and insurance requirements.

Notice is hereby given that the Ad Hoc Committee on Funding the St. Johns River Ferry will meet on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located at 117 West Duval Street, 1^st Floor City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss options for funding the St. Johns River Ferry.

This meeting has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday, April 26, 2011.

Monthly meeting of the 2011 Value Adjustment Board.

Monthly meeting of the 2010 Value Adjustment Board.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Disparity Study Committee on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of discussing the City’s currently ongoing procurement disparity study.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member E. Denise Lee, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on Hemming Plaza will meet with members Bill Gulliford and Don Redman on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Don Davis Room, located at 117 West Duval Street, 1st Floor, City Hall St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL  32202.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Hemming Plaza.