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RULES

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Monday, November 4, 2013

Tape No.________________________

9:00 AM

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Warren Jones, Chair

Legislative Aide: Marilyn Allen

Doyle Carter, Vice Chair

Administration: Teresa Eichner

William Bishop

Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Lori Boyer

Auditor: Sean Costigan

Richard Clark

Attorney: Peggy Sidman

E. Denise Lee, Arrived 9:28

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Don Redman

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened     9:05 AM                       Meeting Adjourned     11:15 AM

 

 

 

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 Yarborough (2013-263)

C/M Schellenberg (2013-581, 583, 685)

Mia Jones (2013-581)

Chris Hand (2013-625 & 685)

John Jones (2013-697)

Jeff Foster (2013-696)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Monday, November 18, 2013.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2012-732

RESO Urging Mayor, as Apvd by the Hemming Plaza Subcommittee, to Immediately Remove Tables & Chairs from Hemming Plaza. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Redman)

 

1. 12/11/2012 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

    1/2/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  2013-209

ORD-MC Amend Var Chapts & Secs of Ord Code by Reorganizing & Renaming var Depts & Divisions, including Chapt 28 (Parks & Rec), Chapt 30 (Planning & Dev Dept), Chapt 32 (Public Works Dept), Chapt 35 (Neighborhoods Dept), Chapt 55 (Economic Dev), Chapt 23 (Intra-Govt'l Svcs Dept), by moving Divisions to other Depts or Consolidating Divisions; Provide Effective Date of 10/1/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/9/13

 

1. 3/26/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    4/1/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/2/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/9/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

DEFER

 

 

3.  2013-226

ORD-MC Repealing Part 2 (Entertainmt Dist), Chapt 191 (Spec Events & Entertainmt Dist), Ord Code; Amend Sec 368.105 (Exceptions), Part 1 (Gen Provisions), Chapt 368 (Noise Control), to Remove the Exception for Chapt 191. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,RCD

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/15/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/16/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCD

 

 

DEFER

 

 

4.  2013-263

ORD Amend Council Rules Chapt 3 (Legislation), Rule 3.103 (Intro of Bills), Rule 3.703 (Council Agendas), Chapt 4 (Procedures), Rule 4.601 (Majority Action), & Rule 4.708 (During Introduction & Reference). (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Yarborough)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    5/6/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/14/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Deletes a provision allowing the Rules Committee to introduce a bill received after the legislation filing deadline, and deletes a provision allowing a bill to be placed on the agenda for introduction prior to the Legislative Services Division having the full text of the bill).

 

 

 

5.  2013-417

ORD Amend Council Rule 3.603 (Comments from the Public) to Limit Public Comments to Matters of City Public Business. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP-Elect Gulliford) (North CPAC req Denial)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/23/13

 

1. 6/25/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    7/15/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

6.  2013-451

RESO Requesting Cindy Laquidara to Resign from Position of General Counsel or, in Lieu Thereof, Requesting Mayor Alvin Brown to Initiate Proceedings to Separate Ms. Laquidara as General Counsel. (Schellenberg) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

 

1. 6/25/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    7/15/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/23/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

7.  2013-493

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 656, Part 13 (Sign Regs), Ord Code; Amend Secs 656.1301 (Gen Provisions), 656.1302 (Definitions) to add new Definition for Replacemt of Off-Site Commercial Signs (OSCS), 656.1303 (Zoning Limitations on Signs) to allow Maint & Repair of OSCS Existing on 1/1/14, 656.1309 (Unlawful Sign Messages) for Exemption for Replacemt OSCS; Create New Sec 656.1322 (Replacement OSCS) to allow Replacemt Signs in certain Zoning Dists when Existing OSCS Inventory is Further Reduced; Repeal Sec 656.719 (Nonconforming Signs) in its Entirety; Amend Article 23, City Charter, to Halt Proliferation of OSCS by Capping Existing Inventory of said Billboards & only Permitting Replacemt when Existing Inventory is Further Reduced & to Promote Public Safety & Aesthetics by allowing Repair & Maint of Existing Off-Site Commercial Billboards; Repeal Secs 320.410 (Expiration of Sign Permits), 320.412 (Renewal of Sign Permits for Off-Site Signs) & 320.414 (Nonconforming Signs); Amend Sec 614.142 (Unlawful Sign Messages), Chapt 614 (Public Order & Safety). (Sanders) (Introduced by CM Clark) (Urban CPAC, NW CPAC, North CPAC, SE CPAC & GA/B CPAC req Deny)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123 - 8/20/13, 10/1/13, 10/15/13, 11/5/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13 & 8/27/13, 10/8/13, 10/22/13, 11/12/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,LUZ

 

    8/5/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/5/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Addnl 8/27/13/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, PHS, LUZ

 

3. 8/27/2013 CO PH Contd 10/8/13

 

   10/8/2013 CO PH Contd 10/22/13

 

   10/22/2013 CO PH Contd 11/12/13

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

8.  2013-581

RESO Conf Appt of Nancy E Soderberg to Jax Port Auth, Replacing John E Anderson for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    9/3/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-1 (REDMAN)

9.  2013-582

RESO Conf Reappt of James P Citrano to Jax Port Auth for 2nd Full Term exp 9/30/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    9/3/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

10.  2013-583

RESO Conf Appt of Kevin J Holzendorf to Jax Transp Auth, Replacing Steven Diebenow for 1st Full Term exp 5/31/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    9/3/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-2 (CLARK, REDMAN)

 

 

 

 

11.  2013-604

ORD Withdrawing with Refund of Appl Fees, Appl # 2013C-003, Small-Scale Amend to FLUM, for 2063 Gilmore St, from RPI to NC, Owned by Black Hive Tattoo, LLC. (Dist 9-Jones) (Gabriel) (Introduced by CM Lumb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R, LUZ

 

    9/16/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/17/2013 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

12.  2013-625

RESO Conf Appt of William A Goethe as Chief, Prisons, in Ofc of Sheriff; Provide Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/14/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

13.  2013-626

RESO Conf Appt of Tara H Wildes as Dir of Corrections in Ofc of Sheriff; Provide Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/14/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

14.  2013-645

RESO Appt Barney E Spann as Member of Enterprise Zone Dev Agcy Bd as Rep of a Local Financial or Insurance Entity, Replacing Riyan K Jackson for 1st Term exp 12/31/16. (Welsh) (Introduced by CP Gulliford)

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/14/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

15.  2013-669

ORD-MC Declaring Surplus Propty consisting of City owned propty & bldgs, to the Police and Fire Pension Fund (PFPF), conveying the Propty to PFPF  in exchange for a reduction in Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability of the PFPF; in accordance with a purchase and sale agreemt to be entered into btwn City and PFPF; authorize Mayor & Corp Sec to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the foregoing transactions; Waive conflicting provisions of Chapts 122 & 500, Ord Code, amend Sec 121.101 (Control and Administration of Police & Fire Pension Fund), Ord Code, to add a New Subsection (F), authorizing diversification of investment as authorized by applicable provisions of Article 22, Charter; Req Emerg Apv upon Introduction. (Keane) (Introduced by C/M Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    9/30/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/30/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/1/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/8/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

16.  2013-671

RESO Regarding Conf of General Counsel, Brought to Cure the Defective Premature Conf of Cindy A. Laquidara in Resolution 2011-432; Pursuant to Sec 7.204, Charter of City of Jax; Confirming Mayor's Reappt of Cindy A. Laquidara as General Counsel. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Schellenberg)

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    9/30/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/8/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

17.  2013-673

ORD Auth 1st Amend to  Agreemt apvd by Ord 2013-15-E bet City & TBE Group Inc., D/B/A Cardno TBE to Extend Agreemt until 9/30/14 to pursue grants related to Brownfields Property; Req Emerg Passage upon Introduction.(Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    9/30/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/30/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/1/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/8/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

18.  2013-683

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 32 (Public Works Dept), to Remove Landscape Maint & Mowing from the Right of Way Div & Create a new Part 8 (Mowing & Maint Div) to Consolidate Responsibility for said Activities within 1 Division; Provide for Transition. (Laquidara) (Introduced by CM Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/22/13, 11/12/13

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,PHS,F,RCD

 

    10/14/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/14/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/14/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/15/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/15/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO PH Contd 11/12/13 / Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, PHS, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

19.  2013-685

ORD Approp $116,297 from the Comptroller Position Salary to Spec Council Contingency to Defund said Position. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/22/13

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    10/14/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/15/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

20.  2013-690

ORD Renaming Commerce St from Rogero Rd to Westdale Dr to "Lions Club Way"; Waive Sec 745.105(g), Ord Code, re Requiremt to rename Entire Length of the Street. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Gaffney)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 745.105(h), Ord Code - 11/4/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/22/13

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,PHS

 

    10/14/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/14/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/14/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

21.  2013-691

RESO Conf Appt of William J Clement, III as Chief of Budget & Management Div in Ofc of Sheriff; Provide for Retroactive Appt & Confirmation Date. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/14/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Correct MC reference to 37.106)

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.  2013-694

ORD Auth Amend #12 to Lease with the Jacksonville Jaguars, LLC, Providing for the North End Zone (NEZ) & Video Board Improvemts; Auth Borrowing & Approp of $43,109,000 from City's Commercial Paper Facility to fund Proj; Waive Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Part 13 (Sign Regs), Subpt B (Downtown Sign Overlay Zone); Waive Chapt 126 re NEZ & Video Board Improvemts, with Exception of JSEB Prog & allow City to Directly Purchase Certain Items; Waive Sec 122.811(a), Ord Code, to allow JJL to Dispose of & Sell Surplus Tangible Propty as it Constructs the Proj; Estab Requiremts for Items to be Purchased; Waive Certain Provisions of Sec 320.409 for Constrn Related Permitting Fees; Designate Oversight by OED. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) (*CM Anderson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/22/13

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F,RCD,LUZ

 

    10/14/2013 TEU Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 4-0;    10/14/2013 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

    10/15/2013 LUZ Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0;    10/15/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/15/2013 RCD Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0;    10/15/2013 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 7-0-1 (Anderson)

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F, RCD, LUZ

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

23.  2013-695

ORD-MC Amend Chapter 191 (Special Events & Entertainment Dist), Var Sections, re Permits, Responsibilities for Event & Public Safety & Emerg Requiremts, & Insurance Requiremts; Amend Chapt 250 (Misc Business Regs), Part 10 (Spec Events Vendors), to clarify Spec Events Vendors, and their Insurance Requiremts. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/13

 

1. 10/22/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,F

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

24.  2013-696

ORD Transfer $2,219,443.89 from var Solid Waste Constrn Projs to fund Engineering Design, Permitting & Wetlands Mitigation Credit Purchases for the "Trail Ridge Landfill Phase VI & VII" & "Trail Ridge Landfill Gas Mgmt System"; Amend Ord 2013-465-E (CIP) to Auth said Projs & Reduce Funding in "Picketville Road Landfill - I", Picketville Road Landfill - III" & "North Landfill Closure - IV"; Req Emerg Apv upon Introduction. (BT 13-082) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/13

 

1. 10/22/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F (added to PHS per C/P 10/22/13)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

25.  2013-697

ORD Closing & Abandoning & or Disclaiming an Easemt (RE# 006658-0000) for Drainage, Sewerage, Utilities & Fire Dept Emerg Access in White City at Req of Propty Owner Allen West; Waive Sec 123.102 (c)(1)(ii), Ord Code, to Waive the $500 Appl Fee; Req 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Dist 12-Carter) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/13

 

1. 10/22/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,PHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.  2013-706

RESO Conf Appt of Dr Dawn Emerick as a Member of the Context Sensitive Streets Standards Comm, as a Community Health or Public Rep, for 1st Term exp 7/31/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/22/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

27.  2013-707

RESO Conf Appt of Montasser M "Monty" Selim as a Member of the Context Sensitive Streets Standards Comm, as an Urban Planner, for 1st Full Term exp 7/31/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/22/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

28.  2013-708

RESO Conf Appt of Terry Shaw as a Member of the Context Sensitive Streets Standards  Comm, as a Civil Engineer, for 1st Full Term exp 7/31/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/22/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.  2013-709

RESO Commending & Thanking James R Schock for his Outstanding Svc to City's Bldg Inspection Div upon Occasion of his Retirement. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Carter)

 

1. 10/22/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

                                   AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Add Council as a whole)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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