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COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

Tuesday January 19, 2010        10:00 A.M.

Tape No.________________________

 

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

Art Shad, Chair

Legislative Aide: Philip Zamarron

Jack Webb, Vice Chair           - Excused

Attorney:             Peggy Sidman

William Bishop

Auditor:               Heather Norsworthy

Michael Corrigan

Research:           Rick Campbell

John Crescimbeni                   - Excused

Administration:    Sherry Hall

E. Denise Lee                         - Arr: 10:23

 

Clay Yarborough

 

 

Meeting Convened 10:00 A.M.                        Meeting Adjourned 11:09 A.M.

 

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

 


Attendance:

 

Hiron Peck (2010-41)

Annette Hastings, TDC (2009-934)

Richard Wilson (2009-926)

John Nooney (2009-895)

John Keane, Police & Fire Pension Fund (09-948)

Dick Cohee, Police & Fire Pension Fund

Ernst Muller, Asst Gen Counsel (2010-51)

Cindy Laquidara, Chief Deputy Gen Counsel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held February 1, 2010.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

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.  2009-883

RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-3 to Amend Sec 17.04, City Charter, to Clarify Civil Svc Bd's Authority as a Quasi-Judicial Body, to Prescribe Procedures for Evidentiary & Non-Evidentiary Hearings. (Rohan) (Rules)

 

1. 11/10/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/16/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/24/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

    1/4/2010 R Approve 7-0

 

3. 1/12/2010 CO REREFERRED; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

WITHDRAW 4-0

 

 

 

 

5.  2009-895

ORD Amend Council Rules 3.601 (Public Hearings: Council) & 3.603 (Comments from the Public) to allow Speakers to Transfer time; Amend Rule 4.301 (Regular Order of Business) to add Addnl Period of Public Comment at end of City Council Mtg. (Sidman) (C/M Lee, Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

6.  2009-925

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 342 (Constrn Trades Regs), Sec 342.108 (Persons Without Certificates Representing Themselves as Contractors), Ord Code, to Impose a Fine against a Person who does not Possess a current Required Contractor Certificate and Claims to have one or Claims to have Required Insurance; Increase Fine Imposed of those found Guilty of a Violation of Sec 342.108(a), or any Provisions of Secs 489.127(1) - (5), 489.132(1), or 489.531, F.S. (McCain) (Req of Mayor & C/M Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

 

7.  2009-926

ORD-MC Amend Sec 804.1204 (Towing, Other Svcs & Storage Charges; Notice by the Sheriff), Ord Code, to Auth Wrecker Firms to Charge Vehicle Owners the Administrative Per Vehicle Flat Fee Charged to the Wrecker Firms in Sec 804.1202(a). (Rohan) (C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer    1/5/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

8.  2009-927

ORD Approp $700,000 Florida State Courts Drug Court Continuation Grant for Expansion of Adult Post-Adjudicatory Drug Courts for Non-Violent Felony Offenders who would Otherwise be Incarcerated; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 10-040) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;   1/4/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0 (Remove Emerg Language, Include Attachmts B-F)

 

 

 

9.  2009-929

ORD Approp $431,250 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund ($37,500 for Landscaping Design & $393,750 for Tree Planting & Related Expenses) for Hendricks Ave Medians Planting Proj from Univ Blvd to Old San Jose Blvd; Reversion of Unspent Funds; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to Auth said Proj; Waive Provisions of Sec 111.760 (Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund) for Placemt of Trees on City-Owned Premises & R/W to allow Placemt on State Rights-of-Way; R-A-M Professional Group, Inc., to Perform the Design Svcs. (Sidman) (C/M Shad)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer    1/5/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

10.  2009-934

ORD Appt David T Potts as Member of Duval County Tourist Dev Council, Replacing Stephen Smith as a Tourist Industry Rep, for a 3rd Term exp 6/30/13; Waive 2-Term Requiremt of Sec 50.104, Ord Code. (Sidman) (C/P Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

11.  2009-940

ORD Granting an Exemption for Gerdau Ameristeel from Pymt of the Public Svc Tax for 5-Yr Period. (Rohan) (C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/5/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

12.  2009-948

RESO of Support for Legislation in Fla Legislature's Next Session to Amend Chapt 112, F.S., to Increase Investmt Opportunities for Trustees of City of Jax Police & Fire Pension Fund. (Keane) (Comm of City Pension Sustainability)

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/12/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

13.  2010-11

RESO Recognizing Jax's Legal Professional Community who provided Voluntary Pro Bono Svcs to Community thru Ask-A-Lawyer Progs & Other Svcs throughout the Foreclosure Crisis. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde)

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

14.  2010-12

RESO Mourning the Passing of Firefighter Emanuel "Manny" Porter II of Jax Fire & Rescue Dept. (Clements) (C/M Yarborough, Fussell)

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

15.  2010-41

RESO Conf North Dist CPAC's Appt of Hiron H Peck, Jr as Member of Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, Replacing Robert Lee, for 1st Term exp 6/30/12. (Welsh) (Req of North Dist CPAC)

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

16.  2010-43

RESO Honoring & Commending the Jacksonville Duval County Agricultural Council on Rcving an Award from the National Farm-City Council. (Clements) (C/M Jones & Yarborough)

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

17.  2010-48

RESO Conf Appt of Tony K Hemmerly to Planning Comm, Replacing James F Register, Jr, an At-Large Position, for 1st Full Term exp 10/1/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

18.  2010-49

RESO Conf Reappt of Kenneth P Wilson to Jax Children's Comm, School Bd Dist 2 seat, for 1st Full Term exp 7/15/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

19.  2010-51

ORD Amend Fee Schedule of Medical Examiner, Sec 124.103, Ord Code, to Address Public Records Reproduction Issues; Request Emerg Apv. (Rohan) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/26/10

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

EMERG/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

20.  2010-55

RESO Recognizing & Honoring the Mandarin Athletic Assn Tigers Junior Pee Wee Cheerleaders & Team Coaches on Placing 2nd at Pop Warner 2009 National Cheer & Dance Championship in the Intermediate Small Div. (Welsh) (C/M Webb)

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

21.  2010-57

RESO Congratulating & Commending the Gator Bowl Assn on Outstanding Success of 2010 Konica-Minolta Gator Bowl. (Clements) (C/M Corrigan, Fussell)

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

22.  2010-58

ORD Declaring Surplus 2 1998 Ford Taurus Vehicles Valued at $1,375 each & a 2003 GMAC Envoy 4-Door Valued at $1,600; Auth Transfer to Public Defender's Ofc of 4th Judicial Circuit 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; Provide for a Reverter. (Sidman) (C/M Fussell & Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/26/10

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

NOTE:  Other items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.