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Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee Meeting - August 3, 2026

City Council — Monday, August 3, 2026
BodyJacksonville, Florida
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, August 3, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Well, good morning, everyone.

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We'll go ahead and call the rules meeting of August 3rd into order.

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And we'll start with introductions to my left with Mr.

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Dennis.

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Good morning, Garrett Dennis Administration.

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Holly Hamsey, Council Research.

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Carly Shell, Office of General Counsel.

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Jacoby Pittman, District 10.

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Ron Salem, group two at large.

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Kenamar, City Council District.

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Mike Gay, District 2.

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Will Lane in District 3.

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Terrence Freeman at large, group one.

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Good morning, Michael Boylan, District 6.

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All right, welcome everyone.

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Do we have any public comment?

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Thank you.

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All right.

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We've got three speakers.

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Two or questions only.

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And one uh speaker, Mr.

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John J.

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Nooney.

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Uh, please come forward to give your name and address for the record, and you'll be given three minutes to speak directly to a item on our agenda.

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Mr.

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Nooney, the floor is yours.

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All right.

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I am John Philanthropic, Jelly Roll, Resiliency, Good Boy Nooney, 8356, Baskum Road, Jacksville, Florida, 32216.

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Trust Scott Wilson, Kevin Carico, District 4, C Pac 3, Raymond Day, Jose Gonzalez, Rosemary Weselowski, School Board, District 3, Cindy Pearson, 2025, 0867, CIP, Wendy Con, Classrooms in Pottsburg, Charter School, Public School, Field Trip Park.

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It's brilliant.

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I'll be talking about 2024 0107, 2024 0325.

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Now that's a St.

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John's River Water Management District.

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Commemorative Manatee Postage Stamp.

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Now how much money is in that account?

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Now where's Doug Conkey on this?

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Okay, agenda items 23 25 27 32 40 2026 0601 4142 43 44 45 2026 0606 TDC that's the Trump Doge Club.

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Uh 47, 48, 51, 55, just down to a minute 40.

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RD, you know, the real Doge.

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Ron Davis, 600 WBOB AM Radio, Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 a.m.

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President Trump, Governor DeSantis, Pardon Nooney.

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You know, I missed the ribbon cutting ceremony for 2024 0107.

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That was the direct contract for JU.

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Um, also too.

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I will be making two donations.

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One to 2026 0396, and that's the movie trust fund.

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And uh that's right here.

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And then the other one is going to be for 2026 000.

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That's the Park Trust Fund.

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And so, you know, uh right now you I like I said, you got a lot of a lot of stuff on here, but here's what everybody should be taking away.

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Here's our guide to downtown Jacksonville.

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You got two of them 2025 and 2026.

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Mr.

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Nooney.

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Yeah, well, I'm talking, yeah, it's it's in the agenda.

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You know, uh I mean it really is.

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So anyway, you know, just uh well last thing I want to do is you know, uh getting another warrant or something, but uh so anyway, no listen.

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You've been great, happy Monday.

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Uh I'll get these up, you know, to uh accounting, and just tell the world, open up our waterways and visit Jacksonville.

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Thank you.

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Summary of Proceedings

Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee Meeting - August 3, 2026

The Rules Committee of the Jacksonville City Council convened at 9:00 AM on August 3, 2026, at City Hall. The committee voted on a range of agenda items including deferrals, amendments, appointments, and second-read bills. Numerous items were deferred at the request of council members, while others were approved unanimously, often with amendments or emergency passage. The meeting also featured public comment and discussion on the handling of aging legislation, homelessness funding, an e-bike ordinance, and a resolution recognizing Sunshine 811 Day.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • John Nooney (8356 Baskum Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216) spoke on multiple agenda items, referencing several file numbers including 2024-0107, 2024-0325, and 2026-0601. He mentioned a St. Johns River Water Management District commemorative manatee postage stamp and stated he would make donations to a "movie trust fund" and a "park trust fund." He also referenced “Trump Doge Club” and encouraged opening waterways and visiting Jacksonville.

Discussion Items

  • Deferral of Aging Legislation: Council President Freeman questioned the length of time bills could remain on the agenda. Council Research advised that under Council Rule 3.106, bills introduced two years prior are administratively withdrawn. The first item (2024-0627) would fall off on August 13, 2026. Freeman expressed a preference for proactive action rather than leaving bills pending indefinitely, and indicated he would reach out to sponsors about taking action before the deadline. Dr. Salem clarified that a two-thirds vote of full council could postpone a bill for an additional 60 days.
  • Homelessness Funding and Migration: During discussion of the Sulzbacher shelter funding (2026-0542), several council members commented on the progress made in reducing visible homelessness downtown, but noted a migration to suburban areas. Councilman Boylan emphasized the need for continued funding, Councilman Amaro described the complexity of the issue and the challenge of individuals refusing services, and Councilwoman Pittman stressed the need for facilities to address homelessness as downtown redevelopment progresses. Chair Gay encouraged the administration to proactively support similar initiatives.
  • E-Bike Ordinance (2026-0570): Councilman Boylan introduced an ordinance on second reading that would regulate electric bicycles. He stated he would host a notice meeting and provide a comparison to the vetoed Senate Bill 382. Councilman Salem requested a side-by-side comparison of provisions, which Boylan confirmed was prepared.
  • Sunshine 811 Day Resolution (2026-0614): Gary Monahan of TECO People’s Gas spoke about the resolution recognizing August 11, 2026 as Sunshine 811 Day, emphasizing Florida’s lead in underground utility damages and the importance of calling 811 before digging. Councilwoman Pittman asked about marketing efforts; Monahan noted that Sunshine 811 conducts its own marketing and that the company shares information with customers. Several council members stressed the need for public education, especially for individual property owners.

Key Outcomes

  • Deferrals (unanimous, 7-0): The following items were deferred at the request of council members: 2024-0627 (CM Diamond), 2024-0966 (CM Carrico), 2025-0775 (CM M. Carlucci), 2026-0192 (CP Howland), 2026-0203 (CP Howland), 2026-0227 (CM Diamond), 2026-0318 (CM Johnson), 2026-0320 (CM White), and 2026-0376 (CM Peluso).
  • Appointments Approved:
    • Alicia Somers to the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville (2026-0546) – 7-0.
    • Arlene Lloyd to the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville (2026-0547) – 7-0.
    • Julio Alayo to the Construction Trades Qualifying Board was deferred due to absence.
  • Gopal Way Honorary Street Designation (2026-0540): Approved 7-0 after a two-thirds vote was required due to a waiver of Section 745.105(h) (street name change for a short segment). Councilman M. Carlucci confirmed support from District 9 council member and the community.
  • Trout River Blvd. Intersection Improvements (2026-0535): Approved 7-0 as amended. The amendment clarified that $390,000 from the Mobility Plan would be used for design of both turn lanes and sidewalk/ADA ramp projects.
  • Tax Collector Postage Costs (2026-0539): Approved 7-0 for a $115,000 appropriation for increased postage costs.
  • Sulzbacher Homeless Shelter Funding (2026-0542): Approved 7-0 as amended. The $413,900 contract with I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Inc. provides 32 female shelter beds. Amendment revised payment terms to $1,022.14 per month per additional bed plus one-time equipment reimbursement of $21,398.24, aligned contract term with other shelters, and added carryover language.
  • Zawyer Sports Foundation Funding (2026-0543): Approved 6-0 (one abstention? Actually 7-0, but transcript says 6 yes, 0 nays? Check:

Meeting Transcript

Well, good morning, everyone. We'll go ahead and call the rules meeting of August 3rd into order. And we'll start with introductions to my left with Mr. Dennis. Good morning, Garrett Dennis Administration. Holly Hamsey, Council Research. Carly Shell, Office of General Counsel. Jacoby Pittman, District 10. Ron Salem, group two at large. Kenamar, City Council District. Mike Gay, District 2. Will Lane in District 3. Terrence Freeman at large, group one. Good morning, Michael Boylan, District 6. All right, welcome everyone. Do we have any public comment? Thank you. All right. We've got three speakers. Two or questions only. And one uh speaker, Mr. John J. Nooney. Uh, please come forward to give your name and address for the record, and you'll be given three minutes to speak directly to a item on our agenda. Mr. Nooney, the floor is yours. All right. I am John Philanthropic, Jelly Roll, Resiliency, Good Boy Nooney, 8356, Baskum Road, Jacksville, Florida, 32216. Trust Scott Wilson, Kevin Carico, District 4, C Pac 3, Raymond Day, Jose Gonzalez, Rosemary Weselowski, School Board, District 3, Cindy Pearson, 2025, 0867, CIP, Wendy Con, Classrooms in Pottsburg, Charter School, Public School, Field Trip Park. It's brilliant. I'll be talking about 2024 0107, 2024 0325. Now that's a St. John's River Water Management District. Commemorative Manatee Postage Stamp. Now how much money is in that account? Now where's Doug Conkey on this? Okay, agenda items 23 25 27 32 40 2026 0601 4142 43 44 45 2026 0606 TDC that's the Trump Doge Club. Uh 47, 48, 51, 55, just down to a minute 40. RD, you know, the real Doge. Ron Davis, 600 WBOB AM Radio, Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 a.m. President Trump, Governor DeSantis, Pardon Nooney. You know, I missed the ribbon cutting ceremony for 2024 0107. That was the direct contract for JU. Um, also too. I will be making two donations. One to 2026 0396, and that's the movie trust fund. And uh that's right here. And then the other one is going to be for 2026 000. That's the Park Trust Fund. And so, you know, uh right now you I like I said, you got a lot of a lot of stuff on here, but here's what everybody should be taking away.

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