OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

June 14, 2010

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Art Shad (excused); Committee Members Jack Webb (acting as Chair), William Bishop; Michael Corrigan (excused), John Crescimbeni, Denise Lee (arrived 10:16 a.m.), and Clay Yarborough; Heather Norsworthy and Sean Costigan, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Philip Zamarron and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor

 

The Acting Committee Chair, Jack Webb, called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:

 

1.  2009-197

RESO Expressing Council's Displeasure of JEA Considering Closing JEA Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Request JEA Conduct Survey of Satellite Customers & Compile Survey Report & Make Recommendations to JEA Bd & City Council; Direct Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

 

1. 2/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

WITHDRAW 5-0

 

2.  2009-198

RESO Encouraging JEA to keep open the Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Expressing Concern with JEA Proposed Transaction Surcharge; Directing Distribution of Reso. (Reingold) (C/M Gaffney)

 

1. 2/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

WITHDRAW 4-0

 

 

3.  2009-549

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Create new Sec 116.901 (Asst Mgmt Improvement Officers); AMIOs to be Apptd by Mayor & Confirmed by Council; Limit Number to 20;  Addressing Qualifications, Job Descriptions, Salary Ranges; Create Reporting Requirement; Protect Existing Employees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson & Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

4.  2010-226

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of 7th St W, an Opened & Improved R/W bet Powhattan & Hiram Sts, at Req of Edward Waters College, Subject to Reservation of Easemt over closed R/W for Ingress & Egress & for all Utilities; Waive Processing Fee of Sec 123.102(b)(2)(i), Ord Code, Because of Applicant's Work in Concert with CDBG Proj of the Housing & Neighborhoods Dept, Community Dev Div & for Improvemt of Pedestrian Safety. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 4/20/10, 5/18/10,6/2/10,6/15/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10

 

1. 3/23/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    4/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/6/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

5.  2010-227

ORD Conf Appt of Dayatra M Coles as Chief of the Housing Svcs Div of Housing & Neighborhoods Dept; Waive Sec 55.202, Ord Code, that the Chief of said Div have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an Accredited College or University. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10

 

1. 3/23/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

6.  2010-287

RESO Conf Appt of Tatiana Radi Salvador to Bd of Library Trustees, Replacing Derek Dewan, for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/13/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/19/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/27/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

SUBSTITUTE/REREFER 4-0

(Substitute provides for appointment of Jackie Perry)

 

 

7.  2010-299

RESO Declaring May 28, 2010 to be Allied Veterans of the World, Inc & Affiliates Day. (Clements) (C/M Brown) (* Webb)

 

1. 4/13/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/19/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/27/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

    5/17/2010 R Approve 2-3 (Corrigan, Shad, Yarborough)-1(Webb) (Failed)

 

 

WITHDRAW 4-0

 

8.  2010-326

ORD-MC Estab New Chapt 149 (Prohibition on the Use of Slot Machine-Like Spinning Reels, Video Displays or Similar Technology to Display the Results of a Raffle, Sweepstakes, Contest or Other Promotion) of Title VI (Business, Trades & Occupations), Ord Code; Provide for Civil Penalties & Injunctive Relief; Estab Exemptions. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde, Redman, Holt, Yarborough, Davis, Shad, Corrigan, Graham) (CPAC Letter of Support on File)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/11/10

 

1. 4/27/2010 CO  Introduced: R,PHS(Added to RCD as per C/P 5/11/2010) (Added to F per C/P 6/1/10)

 

    5/3/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/3/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/11/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, RCD, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

9.  2010-360

RESO Making Findings Pursuant to Sec 409.147, F.S.; Designate New Town Neighborhood in 32209 as Jax Children's Initiative. (Sidman) (C/M Jones)

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: R,PHS

 

    5/17/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/17/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/25/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

10.  2010-406

RESO Appt Stephen C Swann, P.E. as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing Lynette Self, for Partial Term exp 12/31/10 & a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/13. (McCain) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

11.  2010-407

RESO Conf Reappt of John Balog to Jax Children's Comm as School Bd Dist 1 Rep for 2nd Full Term exp 7/15/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

12.  2010-408

RESO Conf Reappt of Catrina Taylor Graham to Jax Children's Comm as School Bd Dist 6 Rep for 2nd Full Term exp 7/15/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

13.  2010-409

RESO Conf Reappt of Jill R Smith to Jax Children's Comm as School Bd Dist 7 Rep for 1st Full Term exp 7/15/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

14.  2010-410

RESO Conf Reappt of Jeanine Gulliford to Civil Svc Bd for 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2010 R Amend/Rerefer 6-0

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

15.  2010-411

RESO Conf Reappt of Anthony B Zebouni to Civil Svc Bd for 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/13. (French) (Req of Civil Svc Bd)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

16.  2010-420

RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-1 in 2011 Legislative Session to Amend Article 1 (Govt) of Charter to Estab an Ethics Policy, Ethics Code & Ethics Comm to Provide that City's Constitutional Officers shall be Subject to Ethics Code & Repeal Sec 18.10 (Ethics Education & Appl of Ethics Laws) because of Amend to Article 1. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

17.  2010-422

ORD Declaring Surplus a 1997 E1 Pumper Valued at $4,550 & a 2003 Rescue Valued at $4,000 & Auth Transfer to Duval County School Bd for use at A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology at No Cost; Waive Sec 122.812(c), Ord Code, to allow Disposition at other than Fair Market Value; Designate Fleet Mgmt Div to Monitor Actual Use of Propty. (Sidman) (C/M Yarborough)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/8/10

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/1/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/2/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F ,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

18.  2010-432

ORD Apv Issuance by Jax Health Facilities Authority (JHFA) of $4,400,000 Health Facilities Rev Bonds, Series 2010A (River Garden/The Coves Refunding) & $10,600,000 Health Facilities Rev Bonds, Series 2010B (River Garden Refunding & Proj), for Loan to River Garden Holding Co, Inc & River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged to Finance or Refinance Capital Projs & Equipmt at Health Care Facilities; Waive Rating Requiremts of Sec 490.108, Ord Code. (Petrie) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/8/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code - 6/22/10

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    6/1/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;   6/1/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

(Amendment identifies accredited investor)

 

19.  2010-433

ORD Apv Issuance by Jax Health Facilities Authority (JHFA) of its Hospital Rev Bonds in 3 Series, Total of $75,000,000 for Loan to Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc to Finance or Refinance Capital Projs & Equipmt at Health Care Facilities; Waive Rating Requiremts of Sec 490.108, Ord Code. (Petrie) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/8/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code - 6/22/10

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    6/1/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;   6/1/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

(Amendment identifies accredited investor)

 

20.  2010-435

ORD Waiving Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Pt 3 (Prof Svcs Contracts) to allow City, thru TDC, to Extend its Contract Agreemt with Visit Jacksonville for 24 Mos after Exp Date of 9/30/10. (McCain) (Req of TDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/8/10

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/1/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/2/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

21.  2010-441

ORD Approp $90,088 to use in Joint Proj by UNF & JU to Produce a Report on Health & State of St Johns River; Waive Conflicting Provisions of Secs 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Ord Code & Provide Exemptions from City's Procuremt Code Pursuant to Subsecs 126.107 (f) & (g); Request Emerg Apv. (BT 10-137) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/22/10

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD,JWW

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

(Motion for emergency consideration failed)

 

22.  2010-443

ORD Apv Polling Place Location for Precinct 12C, Effective for 8/24/10 Primary Election. (Rohan) (Req of Supv of Elections)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/22/10

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

23.  2010-452

ORD Auth License Agreemt with Kirby-Smith Camp #1209, Sons of the Confederate Veterans to Hold an Event Honoring Veterans of Armed Svcs at the Confederate Park on 11/6/10 & 11/7/10; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Request Emerg Apv. (Sidman) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/22/10

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 

24.  2010-459

RESO Appt George W Washington, III as Member of Enterprise Zone Dev Agency Bd, Replacing Randy Boswell, for 1st Term exp 12/31/13. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

25.  2010-460

RESO Appt Fred J Engness as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing Stephen Busey as Gen Public Rep, for Partial Term exp 12/31/10 & a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/13. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

26.  2010-461

RESO Appt Gary L Anderson as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing Edward Grey as Gen Public Rep, for 1st Term exp 12/31/12. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

27.  2010-462

RESO Conf Appt of James Register, Replacing Billy F Edwards, Jr, to Civil Svc Bd for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

28.  2010-463

RESO Conf Appt of Christopher G Creed, Replacing John Craddock, to Jax Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for Unexp Term exp 1/31/11 & a 1st Full Term exp 1/31/15. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

29.  2010-464

RESO Conf Appt of Heather Duncan, Replacing Harriet J MacDonald, to Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for 1st Full Term exp 1/31/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

30.  2010-465

RESO Conf Reappt of Willie "Pete" C Jackson to Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for 2nd Full Term exp 1/31/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

31.  2010-466

RESO Conf Reappt of Lawrence Jones to Jax Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for 2nd Full Term exp 1/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

32.  2010-467

RESO Conf Reappt of Susan Rudd to Jax Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for 2nd full Term exp 1/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

33.  2010-468

RESO Conf Appt of Gordon Robbie to Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Helen S Ludwig, for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

34.  2010-469

RESO Reappt Rudolph M Albert as Member of Jax - Duval County Council on Elder Affairs as Council Dist 5 Rep for 2nd Term exp 6/30/12. (Welsh) (C/M Shad)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

35.  2010-470

RESO Conf Appt of Douglas A Brown as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Mary Ellen Smith as a Cultural Council Rep, for 1st Term exp 12/31/12. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

AMEND/READ 2ND & REREFER 5-0

(Provides for replacement of Joseph Augustus rather than Mary Ellen Smith)

 

36.  2010-471

RESO Conf Appt of Elaine E Brown as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Joseph Augustus as a Cultural Council Rep, for 1st Term exp 12/31/12. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

AMEND/READ 2ND & REREFER 5-0

(Provides for replacement of Mary Ellen Smith rather than Joseph Augustus)

 

37.  2010-472

RESO Conf Appt of Jessica A Deal as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Allison Korman as a Cultural Council Rep for Unexp Term exp 12/31/10. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

38.  2010-473

RESO Reappt Peter D Sleiman as Member of Jax Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees for 4-Yr Term exp 6/1/14. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

39.  2010-474

RESO Reappt Jason B Caldow as Member of 2010 Value Adjustmt Bd as a Citizen Member owning Homestead Propty, for Term 7/1/10 - 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

40.  2010-475

RESO Commemorating Life & Civic Contributions & Mourning the Passing of Former City Council Member Aubrey M Daniel. (Clements) (C/M Yarborough & Crescimbeni)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

41.  2010-488

RESO Recognizing & Commending Douglas Anderson School of the Arts on being Selected as the National GRAMMY Signature School for 2010. (Jackson) (C/M Jones)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

42.  2010-489

RESO Recognizing & Commending the Ribault High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC Female Physical Fitness Team & Coaches for their National 1st Place Finish at the 2010 Youth Physical Fitness Championship. (Campbell) (C/M Lee & Brown)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

43.  2010-490

RESO Conf Appt of Thomas Russell Hackney as Div Chief of Patrol East in Ofc of the Sheriff; Provide a Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

44.  2010-491

ORD Reappt Sunil "Sonny" Bhikha as Member of Duval County Tourist Dev Council as Rep of Tourist Accommodation Industry for 3rd Term exp 6/30/14; Waive Sec 50.104, Ord Code, re Limit of Consecutive Terms. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/22/10

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 a.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

(904) 630-1679

 

Posted 06.15.10

10:15 a.m.