OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

June 1, 2010

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Art Shad; Committee Members Jack Webb, William Bishop; Michael Corrigan (arrived 10:17 a.m.), John Crescimbeni (arrived 10:05 a.m.), Denise Lee (excused), and Clay Yarborough; Council Member Glorious Johnson; Heather Norsworthy, 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; John Rutherford, Sheriff

 

The Committee Chair, Art Shad, called the meeting to order at 10:02 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

 

DEFER

 

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

 

DEFER

 


 

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

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            Fact Sheet

 

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.  2010-230

RESO Conf Appt of Mitchel Weiss to the Jax Human Rights Comm, Replacing Christopher C Hazelip for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 3/23/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

    5/17/2010 R Sub/Rerefer 7-0

 

3. 5/25/2010 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 


 

7.  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

 

DEFER

 

8.  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)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

9.  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)

 

    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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

10.  2010-336

ORD Approp $109,725.51 ($95,413.49 in Help America Vote Act Funds from Fla Div of Elections & $14,312.02 from Rsv for Fed Progs Acct) to Fund Voter Education; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011. (BT 10-122) (Rohan) (Req of Supv of Elections)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/25/10

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

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

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

(Amendment attaches executed BT, placing original on file, and places additional grant information on file)

 


 

11.  2010-340

ORD Amend City Charter, Changing Date Assuming Ofc by Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of Elections, Propty Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following Fall Odd Yr Elections commencing in Fall of 2015 & every 4 yrs Thereafter; Repeal Conflicting Ord & Require Enactmt of New Implementation Ords; Revising Term Lengths of those Assuming said Offices on 7/1/11 to Terms of 7/1/11 - 12/31/15; Directing Supv of Elections to place this Referendum Question on 2010 Gubernatorial Election Ballot on 11/2/10; Repeal Ords 2009-893-E & 2010-134-E. (Rohan) (C/M Webb & Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/25/10

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    5/17/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

(Amendment includes repeal of previous legislation in Section 10 of the bill)

 

12.  2010-355

ORD Amend Council Rule 3.103 (Introduction of Bills) to Distinguish bet Introducers and Sponsors of Ords & Resos. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/25/10

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    5/17/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

(Amendment provides for more than one original introducer and specifies that co-sponsors are to be listed in a second set of parentheses as part of an agenda title)

 

13.  2010-357

RESO Conf Appt of Cindy A. Laquidara as General Counsel, Pursuant to Sec 7.205, City Charter. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    5/17/2010 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

14.  2010-358

RESO Reappt Michael Corrigan as Member of Duval County Tourist Dev Council for 2nd Term exp 6/30/14. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    5/17/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

15.  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

 

16.  2010-405

RESO Conf Appt of Dr Gerald Kissin to Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Jean B Stevens for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

17.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

18.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

19.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

20.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/REREFER 6-0

(Amendment corrects a citing of the expiration date)

 

22.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 


 

23.  2010-412

RESO Conf Reappt of Erma Lee Cole to Council on Elder Affairs for 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-1 (Crescimbeni)

 

24.  2010-413

RESO Reappt George K Davenport as Member of Jax - Duval County Council on Elder Affairs as Dist 2 Rep, for 2nd Term 7/1/10 thru 6/30/12. (Welsh) (C/M Bishop)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

25.  2010-414

RESO Reappt Viola M Shafer as Member of Jax - Duval County Council on Elder Affairs as Dist 1 Rep for 2nd Term 7/1/10 thru 6/30/12. (Welsh) (C/M Yarborough)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

26.  2010-415

RESO Conf Reappt of Robert L Jones, III to Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

27.  2010-416

RESO Conf Reappt of Thomas R Martin as Member of Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Welsh) (Req of SW CPAC)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

28.  2010-417

RESO Congratulating the Eagle's View Academy Softball Team for Winning a 3rd Consecutive State Championship. (Clements) (C/M Fussell & Yarborough)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

29.  2010-418

RESO Honoring & Commending Dr Dennis Bratton on his Retirement as Founder & Pastor of Christ's Church in Mandarin. (Jackson) (C/M Crescimbeni & Yarborough)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 


 

30.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

31.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

32.  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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

33.  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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

34.  2010-434

RESO Honoring Robert K Riley on his Retirement from the City & Thanking him for his Years of Service. (Clements) (C/M Jones)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 


 

35.  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

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

Mr. Randy Wyse, Association of Firefighters, addressed the committee concerning staffing reductions and layoffs in the Fire and Rescue Department.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

(904) 630-1679

 

Posted 06.02.10

9:45 a.m.