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COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

Monday January 4, 2010   10:00 A.M.

Tape No.________________________

 

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

Art Shad, Chair

Legislative Aide: Marilyn Allen

Jack Webb, Vice Chair

Attorney:             Peggy Sidman

William Bishop

Auditor:               Heather Norsworthy

Michael Corrigan, Arrived 10:02

Research:           Rick Campbell

John Crescimbeni

Administration:    Sherry Hall

E. Denise Lee, Arrived 10:10, Left 11:20

Auditor:                Kirk Sherman

Clay Yarborough

Auditor:                Philip Peterson

 

Meeting Convened 10:00 A.M.                        Meeting Adjourned  11:45 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:

 

 

 

C/M Hyde (09-868 & 09-893)

C/M Redman (09-894)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, January 19, 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.  2009-736

RESO Conf Appt of James P Citrano, Replacing William C Mason, III to JPA for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    9/14/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/22/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

5.  2009-868

ORD-MC Repealing Chapt 118 (Public Svc Grant Approp), Ord Code, & Creating a New Chapt 118 (City Grants). (Sidman) (C/M Hyde)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09, 11/24/09

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;

    11/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/10/2009 CO PH Contd 11/24/09/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

SUB/APPROVE 6-1 (Yarborough)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.  2009-891

ORD Amend Ord 2008-6-E, Approp Addnl $350,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Fund for Addnl Mortgage Loan to Third and Main, LLC, Successor by Name Change to Lofts on Main, LLC for Developmt Cost Overruns due to Enhanced Tenant Build-Out Requiremts & a Fire Casualty Loss to the Proj; Auth 1st Amend to Redev Agreemt dtd 3/25/08 & a Mortgage Modification (Addnl Loan) & Extension Agreemt to 5/1/15. (BT 10-035) (Smith) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09

 

1. 11/10/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD, R (Added by CP 12-1-09)

 

    11/16/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/17/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD, R (Added by CP 12-1-09)

 

    11/30/2009 F Amend/Approve 6-1 (Yarborough)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

SUB/APPROVE 6-1 (Yarborough)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.  2009-893

ORD Changing Date of Assuming Ofc of Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of Elections, Propty Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following Fall Odd Year Elections Commencing in Fall of 2011; Repeal Conflicting Ords & Require Enactmt of New Implementation Ords; Revise Current Term of Affected Parties to be 7/1/07 - 12/31/11; Provide for Referendum Apv of this Ord; Directing Referendum Question to be Placed on the 2010 Gubernatorial Election Ballot on 11/2/10. (Rohan) (C/M Webb, Meserve & Crescimbeni)

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

 

APPROVE 5-2 (Corrigan, Yarborough)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.  2009-894

ORD Changing Date of Assuming Ofc of Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of Elections, Propty Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following Elections Coinciding with U.S. Gubernatorial Elections in 2018; Requiring Elections for 7/1/15 Terms to be Conducted with the Gubernatorial Elections in 2014; Repealing Conflicting Ords & Require Enactmt of New Implementation Ords; Revise Terms of Affected Parties assuming Ofc on 7/1/15 to be 7/1/15 - 12/31/18; Provide for Referendum Apv of this Ord; Directing Referendum Question to be Placed on the 2010 Gubernatorial Election Ballot on 11/2/10. (Rohan) (C/M Redman)

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

 

APPROVE 1-5 (FAILED) (Bishop, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Shad, Webb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  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)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.  2009-896

ORD Approp $5,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to help pay for Students & Members of Public to Attend the 2009 Fla Coastal School of Law/Jax University Environmental Summit; Waive Conflicting Provisions of Sec 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund). (BT 10-031) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.  2009-899

ORD Approp $153,604.66 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to fund the 103rd St Townctr Landscaping Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to auth the Change; Waive Sec 111.760, Ord Code, to Allow Planting on FDOT Propty. (BT 10-034) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Correct CIP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2009-903

ORD Declaring Surplus Parcels 199.1 A, B, C & D at Intersec of 103rd St & Ricker Rd; Auth Conveyance of Fee Simple Title to FDOT for use in State Rd Syst; Waive Provisions of Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Ord Code, to allow Conveyance at No Cost. (Dist 10 & 12 - Brown & Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (replace Real Estate Officer certification to correct estimate parcel value).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2009-905

RESO Reappt Nandlal B Paryani as Member of Bldg Codes Adjustmt Bd for 2nd Term exp 9/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2009-906

RESO Appt Sammy V Harrison as Member of Bldg Codes Adjustmt Bd, Replacing Thomas Humphrey, for 1st Term exp 9/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

16.  2009-908

ORD Apv Issuance of Industrial Dev Rev Bonds (North Florida Shipyards Proj) by JEDC of $4,000,000 to fund Capital Proj comprising an "Industrial Plant" & a "Commercial Proj in an Enterprise Zone" to be Owned/Operated by North Florida Shipyards, Inc; Auth Allocation of $4,000,000 for Proj from a Portion of City's Suballocation of the Natl Volume Cap for "Recovery Zone Facility Bonds;." Waiving Sec 104.306(b)(3) (Application Review of Chapt 104 (Bonds), Ord Code. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JEDC -

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

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-1 (Yarborough) (Reword waiver as there will not be a single “qualified institutional” purchaser).

 

 

 

 

 

17.  2009-912

RESO Appt Rima G Patel as Member of Jax Health Facilities Authority, Replacing Selaine Wilder, for 1st Term exp 12/15/13. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

18.  2009-913

RESO Conf Reappt of Charles Arnold to the Subdiv Standards & Policy Adv Comm, as a Builder, for 2nd Full Term exp 11/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

19.  2009-914

RESO Conf Reappt of Joseph R Mosley to the Duval County Election Adv Panel for 2nd Full Term exp 4/16/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

20.  2009-921

ORD Apv Changes to Combine Boundaries of Precincts 08M & 08N to be a new 08N. (Rohan) (Req of Supv of Elections)

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

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

21.  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)

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

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

23.  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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

25.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

26.  2009-935

RESO Appt Steven C Peck as Member of Jax Health Facilities Auth, Replacing Melvin Johnson for Term Exp 12/15/12. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

27.  2009-936

RESO Commemorating the Life & Accomplishments of Frederick H. Schultz. (Clements) (C/M Corrigan)

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

28.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

29.  2009-942

RESO Mourning the Passing of Albert Lee "Al" Gulley, Jacksonville City Hall Security Officer. (Jackson) (C/M Corrigan & Yarborough)

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

30.  2009-943

RESO Honoring & Commending JAX Woodworkers for their Outstanding Charitable Work in the Community. (Jackson) (C/M Jones)

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

31.  2009-944

RESO Commemorating the Life & Accomplishments of Isiah Jesse "Ike" Williams III. (Clements) (C/M Brown, Johnson, Lee)

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Add whereas clause)

 

 

 

 

32.  2009-945

RESO Honoring & Commending Jimmie A. Johnson for his Life of Public Service. (Campbell) (C/M Brown, Johnson & Yarborough)

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

33.  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

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

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