Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Legislative Tracking Committee on Friday, April 12, 2013 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 discussing City Council legislation introduced at the April 9th City Council meeting and hold-over items from previous meetings.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with members of the Special Committee on Solid Waste on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the Don Davis Room, 1^st Floor of City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.   Discussions for the meeting will include Committee Goals and Recommendations.

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 of a meeting of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission Committee on Public Relations.  Commissioner Elaine Brown with meet with Commission Chair Crescimbeni and Commissioners Buchanan, Redick, Cannon and Bowman.   The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April  10, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor- City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss marketing for the St. Johns River Ferry.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Matt Schellenberg, Council Member Lori Boyer, Council Member Richard Clark, Council Member Doyle Carter, and Council Member Bill Gulliford, will meet on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss a $6.8 million mitigation fund, and the possible, equitable distribution of said fund to the council districts. 

Notice is hereby given that JEA is hosting an “Update on JEA Operations” to all council members.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable John Crescimbeni, the Honorable Clay Yarborough and the Honorable Greg Anderson hereby call a Joint Finance, Rules and TEU Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 4:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 117 West Duval Street. Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with members of the Special Committee on Solid Waste on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, 4^th Floor of City Hall, Suite 425,  117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.   Discussions for the meeting will include Committee Goals and Recommendations.

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, 1^st Floor, City Hall at St. James located at 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL. 

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Audit Committee on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 3:00 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 recently released Council Auditor’s Office reports.

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. 

The location of this meeting has been changed to the Lynwood Roberts Room on the 1st floor, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street.

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 Metropolitan Park and Urban Parks Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Metropolitan Park Improvements, which includes Council Member Bill Gulliford (Chair), Council Member Lori Boyer and Council Member Don Redman will meet Wednesday April 3, 2013, 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 purpose of the meeting is to discuss improvements to Metropolitan Park.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission Committee on Marketing.  Commissioner Elaine Brown with meet with Commission Chair Crescimbeni and Commissioners Buchanan, Redick, Cannon and Bowman.   The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April  3, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor- City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss marketing for the St. Johns River Ferry.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Don Redman will meet with Council Members Lori Boyer, Council Vice President Bill Gulliford, Jim Robinson, Public Works Director and James Bennett, Florida Department of Transportation on April 2, 2013 at 3:30pm. The meeting location is City Hall at St. James Building, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, Jacksonville, Florida 32216, Conference Room A. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss traffic patterns and potential solutions to traffic congestion at or near the intersections of Baymeadows Road, Baymeadows Circle West and Western Way.   

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with Mayor Mike Borno on Monday, April 1, 2013, 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 being held to discuss funding opportunities for the St. Johns River Ferry.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Legislative Tracking Committee on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 12 noon in City Council Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of discussing City Council legislation introduced at the March 26 and earlier City Council meetings.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Don Redman will meet with Council Member Lori Boyer, JTA staff members and concerned citizens on Wednesday March 27, 2013 at 6:30 pm. The meeting location is at the Wyndham Hotel, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32207 in the Compass room. This meeting is being called to discuss the Bus Rapid Transit System that JTA is planning. Prior approval was granted to hold this meeting at the Wyndham Hotel. This notice is amended to show the correct day of week as Wednesday.

The location for this meeting has changed to the Lynwood Roberts Room.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with Council Member Stephen Joost on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 2:30 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 the council presidency for the upcoming term.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, will meet with the Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission. The meeting will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 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 Council Member Doyle Carter and Council Member Lori Boyer will host a meeting regarding 2012-62, 2012-63, 2012-731 and 2012-710. The meeting will be held on Monday March 25, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Doyle Carter and Council Member Lori Boyer will host a meeting regarding 2013-53. The meeting will be held on Monday March 25, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Doyle Carter and Council Member Reginald Brown will host a meeting regarding Districts 10 and 12 Athletic Associations. The purpose of this meeting is to hear from the Association Presidents and Athletic Directors on the current conditions and future of the parks in which they represent. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at The Florida Highway Patrol Offices, 7322 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with the members of the Special Committee on Solid Waste on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the Lynwood Roberts Room, 1st Floor of City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.   Discussions for the meeting will include Committee Goals and Recommendations.

Notice is hereby given that Council President William Bishop, Chairman of the Duval County Tourist Development Council, will meet with Tourist Development Council Members for a Tourist Development Council Workshop scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 1:00 p.m.  The TDC Workshop will be held at City Hall at the St. James Building, 117 W. Duval Street, Conference Room A, Fourth Floor, Suite 425.  The purpose of the workshop is to discuss TDC policy and procedures.

Notice is hereby given that the Metropolitan Park and Urban Parks Ad Hoc Committee that includes Council Member Don Redman, Council Member Dr. Johnny Gaffney, Council Member Bill Gulliford, Council Member Lori Boyer and Council Member E. Denise Lee will meet Thursday March 21 at 11 a.m. in Conference Room A, Suite 425, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss sound issues at Metropolitan Park and other urban parks and future uses for these facilities.

Notice is hereby given that the meeting between Council Member Greg Anderson and Council Vice President Bill Gulliford, will be held on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, at 4:30 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 being held to discuss the goals and objectives of the City Council.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford has canceled the scheduled meeting for Thursday, March 7, 2013 and will now meet with members of the Special Committee on Solid Waste on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the Don Davis Room, 1st Floor of City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.   Discussion for the meeting will include Committee Goals, Objectives and Recommendations.  All suggestions and recommendations should be forwarded to Stan Johnson at stanj@coj.net to be added to the list.

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 Council President Bill Bishop will meet with Kirk Sherman and Phillip Peterson, Council Auditors Office, regarding the finances and operation of the Loblolly Mitigation Bank on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, Council Offices, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James Building.

Monthly meeting of the 2012 Value Adjustment Board.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Robin Lumb and Council Member Johnny Gaffney will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 2:30 in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 (4^th Floor), City Hall St. James Building.  The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss historic Springfield.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable William Bishop, President of the Jacksonville City Council, Honorable Doyle Carter, City Council Liaison to Duval County School Board, along with the Honorable Fred “Fel” Lee, Chairperson, Duval County School Board will host a Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Board.  The Joint Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.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 Clay Yarborough, Rules Chair, John Crescimbeni, Finance Chair, and Greg Anderson, TEU Chair hereby call a Joint Rules, Finance and TEU Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation 2013-94 on Monday, March 11, 2013, at 4:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

This meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled to March 14th.

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, 1^st 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. 

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Audit Committee on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 2:30 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 recently released Council Auditor’s Office reports.

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 time for this meeting has been AMENDED to 10:00 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that the Metropolitan Park and Urban Parks Ad Hoc Committee that includes Council Members Don Redman, Council Member Dr. Johnny Gaffney, Council Member Bill Gulliford, Council Member Lori Boyer and Council Member E. Denise Lee will meet Thursday March 7 at 10 a.m. in Conference Room A, Suite 425, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street. Please note the time change. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss sound issues at Metropolitan Park and other urban parks and future uses for these facilities. It is open to all interested parties.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission Committee on Marketing.  Commissioner Elaine Brown with meet with Commission Chair Crescimbeni and Commissioners Buchanan,  Redick, Cannon and Bowman.  The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor- City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss marketing for the St. Johns River Ferry.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Robin Lumb and Council Member Matt Schellenberg will meet on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 9:00 am in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 (4^th Floor), City Hall St. James Building.  The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss 2013-86, the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission and certain matters regarding its internal policies, investigative procedures and oversight.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with members of the Special Committee on Solid Waste on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the Lynwood Roberts Room, 1st Floor of City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.   

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Clay Yarborough will meet with Council Member John Crescimbeni on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 2:30p.m., in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building.  This meeting is to discuss the Blue Cypress Golf Course.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Lori Boyer, Chair of the Special Committee on Context Sensitive Streets, will continue to meet with members of the Special Committee on the Wednesday after each regular City Council meeting at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 1^st Floor of City Hall, 117 W. Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida, until the charge to introduce legislation on this issue is completed. (City Council meeting dates are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month.)

Notice is hereby given of a noticed meeting of TRUE Commissioners Marc El Hassan and Joe Andrews with City Council Member Bill Gulliford on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room B, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of discussing the TRUE Commission’s study and report on the City Banking Fund.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, will meet with the Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission. The meeting will be held on Monday, February 25, 2013 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 Honorable John Crescimbeni, the Honorable Clay Yarborough and the Honorable Greg Anderson hereby call a Joint Finance, Rules and TEU Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 117 West Duval Street. Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Monthly meeting of the 2012 Value Adjustment Board.

Notice is hereby given that the Metropolitan Park and Urban Parks Ad Hoc Committee that includes Council Members Don Redman, Council Member Dr. Johnny Gaffney, Council Member Bill Gulliford, Council Member Lori Boyer and Council Member E. Denise Lee will meet Thursday February 21 at 11 a.m. in Conference Room A, Suite 425, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss sound issues at Metropolitan Park and other urban parks and future uses for these facilities.

The location for this meeting has been amended.

Notice is hereby given that Council President William Bishop, Chairman of the Duval County Tourist Development Council, will meet with the Tourist Development Council Members for the quarterly meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall at the St. James Building, 117 W. Duval Street, Council Chamber, First Floor.

This meeting has been cancelled.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Don Redman will meet with Council Member Lori Boyer, JTA staff members and concerned citizens on Tuesday February 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm. The meeting location is at the Wyndham Hotel, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 3220 in the Compass and St Johns rooms. This meeting is being called to discuss the Bus Rapid Transit System that JTA is planning. From 5pm to 6pm at the same location, JTA staff members will be on hand with exhibits of the project. This will be an opportunity for the concerned citizens to communicate with JTA one on one prior to the noticed meeting.  During the meeting there will be a PowerPoint presentation and an open question and answer session. Prior approval was granted to hold this meeting at the Wyndham Hotel.

City Council Offices will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Legislative Tracking Committee on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 9:30 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 discussing City Council legislation introduced at the February 12 City Council meeting.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Robin Lumb and Council Member Reggie Brown will meet on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 8:30 am in Conference Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 (4^th Floor), City Hall St. James Building.  The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss Council leadership.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with members of the Special Committee on Solid Waste on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the Lynwood Roberts Room, 1st Floor of City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.   Topic for discussion will be Tipping Fees.

Notice is hereby given that Clay Yarborough, Rules Chair, John Crescimbeni, Finance Chair, and Kimberly Daniels, PHS Chair hereby call a Joint Rules, Finance and PHS Committee Meeting to discuss pending legislation 2012-636 (Ord Apv Proposed Settlement of Pending Fed Court Litigation between City and U.S.A. under Americans with Disabilities Act DJ204-17M-398) on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 2:00 PM, in Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Reginald Brown will meet with representatives from Daniel Memorial, Jacksonville Children’s Commission, The Jacksonville Urban League, and Office of General Counsel on Thursday, February 14th 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 bill # 2013-14.  All Council Members and interested parties are invited to attend.

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 Lori Boyer, Chair of the Special Committee on Context Sensitive Streets, will continue to meet with members of the Special Committee on the Wednesday after each regular City Council meeting at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 1^st Floor of City Hall, 117 W. Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida, until the charge to introduce legislation on this issue is completed. (City Council meeting dates are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month.)

The time for this meeting has been changed to 8:00 a.m.

As Chair of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission, I am hereby changing the time of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting scheduled for February 13, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, 1st Floor, City Hall, St. James Bldg., 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  This change is only for the February 13, 2013 meeting.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Clay Yarborough will meet with Council Members Robin Lumb, Don Redman, Reggie Brown, Kim Daniels, and any other Council Members who wish to attend on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at 3:15 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 Council Member Yarborough’s candidacy for Vice President of the City Council for the upcoming term.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council Member Warren Jones, Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, at 3:00 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 council Member Boyer’s candidacy for Vice President.

Notice is hereby given that Council Members Jim Love and Matt Schellenberg will meet on Tuesday, February 12, at 2:30 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 Legislative Bill 2013-86, an ordinance amending the number of members of the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission from 20 to 11 members, and amending the number of members needed to be present from 9 to 7 in order for a report or recommendation to be made by the commission;  membership reduction would be accomplished through attrition; requesting emergency passage. This bill is introduced by Councilman Matt Schellenberg.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with Council Member Don Redman on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at 2:30 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 pending Ordinance 20139- regaring Ice Cream Truck regulation.

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

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council Member Don Redman, Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, at 10:30 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 council Member Boyer’s candidacy for Vice President.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni will meet with representatives of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors on Monday, February 11, 2013, 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 the ordinance code relating to directional signs.

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, 1^st Floor, City Hall at St. James located at 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL. 

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with members of the Special Committee on Solid Waste on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4th Floor - City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  Topic for discussion will be Transfer Stations.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council Member Matt Schellenberg, Thursday, February 7th, 2013, at 3:30 P.M. in Committee Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, City Hall, on the first floor of the St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss council Member Boyer’s candidacy for Vice President.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council Member Stephen Joost, Thursday, February 7th, 2013, at 3:00 P.M. in Committee Room B, located at 117 West Duval Street, on the first floor of the St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is to discuss council Member Boyer’s candidacy for Vice President.

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 Bill Gulliford will meet with Terrence Ashanta-Barker, Director, Neighborhoods Department and Elaine Spencer, Chief, Housing & Community Development on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 3:00 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 2012-655-E.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Audit Committee on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2A (opposite the Council Auditor’s Office), 2^nd floor, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of discussing recently released Council Auditor’s Office reports, including Audit #726 - Municipal Code Compliance Division Revenue Audit, #727 – Quarterly Summary for 12 Months Ended 12-31-12, and #728 – Jacksonville Economic Development Commission Incentives Audit.

Notice is hereby given that the DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD (DDRB) WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council Member Jim Love, Thursday, February 7th, 2013, at 1:30 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 council Member Boyer’s candidacy for Vice President.

Notice is hereby given that the Metropolitan Park and Urban Parks Ad Hoc Committee that includes Council Members Don Redman, Council Member Dr. Johnny Gaffney, Council Member Bill Gulliford, Council Member Lori Boyer and Council Member E. Denise Lee will meet Thursday February 7 at 11 a.m. in Conference Room A, Suite 425, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss sound issues at Metropolitan Park and other urban parks and future uses for these facilities.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council Member Robin Lumb, Thursday, February 7th, 2013, at 10:30 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 council Member Boyer’s candidacy for Vice President.

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 of a meeting of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission Subcommittee on Grants.  The meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor- City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss availability of grants and application process with Langton & Associates.

This meeting has been cancelled.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council President Bill Bishop, Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, at 9:00 am, 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 council Member Boyer’s candidacy for Vice President.

Deadline to file application with the Duval County Tourist Development Council for grant funding for events beginning on or after April 1, 2013.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with Council Member John Crescimbeni, Representatives of the Administration, community and civic leaders on Thursday, January 31, 2013, 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 being held to discuss Mayport Village and the future vision for the area.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, will meet with the Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 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 Council President Bill Bishop and Council Member E. Denise Lee will meet on Monday, January 28, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., in Conference Room B, City Council Offices, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James Bldg., to discuss the Ad Hoc Committee on Metropolitan Park.

As Chair of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission, I am hereby scheduling a Special Waterways Commission Meeting on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 9:30 AM in Conference Room A, 4^th Floor, City Hall, St. James Bldg., 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the 2013 FIND Prioritized Project List.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council Member Greg Anderson, Monday, January 28th, 2013, at 9:00 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 council Member Boyer’s candidacy for Vice President.

City Council committee meetings will NOT be held the week of January 28^th to February 1^st.  The regularly scheduled Council meeting cycle will resume with Standing Committee meetings on Monday, February 4, 2013.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Clay Yarborough will meet with Council Member Kimberly Daniels on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 3:30p.m., in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building.  This meeting is to discuss ordinance 2012-730.

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 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. in Conference Room A, 4^th Floor of City Hall, 117 W. Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida for an update on the Courthouse complex.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission Committee on Marketing.  Commissioner Elaine Brown with meet with Commission Chair Crescimbeni and Commissioners Buchanan, and Redick.  The meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor- City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss marketing for the St. Johns River Ferry.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Clay Yarborough will meet with Council Member Jim Love and Council Member Matt Schellenberg on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 3:30 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 Council Member Yarborough’s candidacy for Vice President of the City Council for the upcoming term.

Notice is hereby given that Finance Chair, John R. Crescimbeni will meet with the Finance Committee Members on Tuesday, January, 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 117 W. Duval St., 1^st Floor, St. James Building to consider Ordinance 2013-43.

City Council Offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King`s Birthday.

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

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Performance Committee on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. (rescheduled from 12:00 noon) in City Council Conference Room A, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of discussing City pension issues.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with members of the Special Committee on Solid Waste on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the Lynwood Roberts Room, 1st Floor of City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

Monthly meeting of the 2012 Value Adjustment Board.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Kimberly Daniels, Chair of the Public Health & Safety Committee, is cancelling the Regular Committee meeting previously scheduled for 4:00 P.M.   The regularly scheduled meeting for this committee will resume on February 4, 2013.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Greg Anderson, Chair of the Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee, is cancelling the Agenda meeting previously scheduled for 1:30 P.M. and the Regular meeting previously scheduled for 2:00 P.M. The regular schedule of meetings for this committee will resume on February 4, 2013.

This meeting has been CANCELLED.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Greg Anderson, Chair of the Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee, is cancelling the Agenda meeting previously scheduled for 1:30 P.M. and the Regular meeting previously scheduled for 2:00 P.M. The regular schedule of meetings for this committee will resume on February 4, 2013.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council Member Ray Holt, Friday, January 11th, 2013, at 12:30 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 council Member Boyer’s candidacy for Vice President.

Notice is hereby given of a joint meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Legislative Tracking and Performance Committees on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room A, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL for the purpose of discussing City Council legislation introduced at the January 8 City Council meeting and also City pension issues.

This Notice was amended to include discussion of the 2012-657, the Bostwick building.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Lori Boyer will meet with Council Member John Crescimbeni, Thursday, January 10th, 2013, at 11:30 a.m., in Conference Room A, located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall, St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The meeting is in regard to proposed revisions to the PUD Ordinance, Chapter 656. There will also be a discussion of 2012-657, the Bostwick building, and offers to purchase same.

I am rescheduling the Council Agenda meeting for Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. This will allow council members interested in attending Ronnie Fussell’s installation as Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts to attend the ceremony in the courthouse at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 406.

Notice is hereby given that Council President William H. Bishop will meet with the Personnel Committee on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at 1:00 p.m...   The Personnel Meeting will be held in Conference Room “A” located on the 117 West Duval Street – 4^th Floor, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Bldg., Jacksonville, Florida.  The meeting is held to discuss personnel funding and staffing in the Council Auditor’s Office.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, will meet with the Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, Suite 425, 4^th Floor – City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202.

As Chair of the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Subcommittee, I am hereby scheduling a meeting for Monday, January 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., in Conference Room A, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425. 

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Ordinance 2012-702-E that the Honorable Lori Boyer, Chair of the Land Use and Zoning Committee will meet with the Committee members on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chamber, 1^st Floor of City Hall, 117 W. Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida, to consider  pending resolutions 2012-690 and 2012-691.

Notice is hereby given that the TRUE Commission will hold its January monthly meeting on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room A, Suite 425, City Hall at St. James located at 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville FL.

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the TRUE Commission’s Performance Committee on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 3:00 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 City pension issues.

Council Member Lori N. Boyer will be meeting with Council Member Doyle Carter , to discuss the general status of 2012-710. This meeting is open to all Council Members who are interested in this topic. The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 3rd, at 4:30 p.m., in Don Davis Room, Suite 425, 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.

City Council Offices will be closed in observance of the New Year Holiday.

City Council Offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Bill Gulliford will meet with members of the Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority (JHFA) on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 1:00 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 the JHFA generally and specifically matters that have or will be coming before Council.

In accordance with Ordinance 2005-361-E, all Standing Committee and Council Meetings scheduled from December 17, 2012, through December 31, 2012, have been suspended.  The regularly scheduled Council meeting cycle will resume with Standing Committee meetings on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

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 Lori Boyer, Chair of the Special Committee on Context Sensitive Streets, will continue to meet with members of the Special Committee on the Wednesday after each regular City Council meeting at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 1^st Floor of City Hall, 117 W. Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida, until the charge to introduce legislation on this issue is completed. (City Council meeting dates are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month.)

Notice is hereby given that Finance Chair, John R. Crescimbeni will meet with the Finance Committee Members on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. or immediately following the City Council Agenda meeting, in the Council Chambers located at 117 W. Duval St., 1^st Floor, St. James Building. 

Notice is hereby given that the Council Member E. Denise Lee is meeting with Council Member Bill Gulliford and City Council Member Don Redman on Tuesday December 11 at 10 a.m. in Committee Room B on the first floor of City Hall at 117 West Duval Street. The purpose of the meeting is to update progress on issues concerning Hemming Plaza. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

Notice is hereby given that Council Member John Crescimbeni, Chair of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, will meet with the Members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission. The meeting will be held on Monday, December 10, 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 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 Bill Gulliford will meet with Calvin Burney, Planning Director and Jason Gabriel, Office of General Counsel on Thursday, December 6, 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 establishing a Mayport Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).

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.