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AMENDED

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COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Monday, September 16, 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

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Don Redman

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened                                          Meeting Adjourned

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 


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NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Monday, September 30, 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

5.  2013-372

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 51 (Jax Children's Comm), Sec 51.107 (Exec Director; Employees), Ord Code, to Require Exec Director be Apptd by Mayor & Confirmed by Council & allow Exec Dir to Manage Affairs of the Commission. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/13

 

1. 6/11/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    6/17/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/17/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/18/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/25/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  2013-373

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 250 (Misc Business Regs) to add Sec 250.124 (Penalty to Propty Owner who Allows Persons onto His or Her Propty to Vend without Proper Permit), Ord Code, to create an Obligation & Auth Penalties for Propty Owners allowing Vendors to Occupy & Vend on Private Propty without appropriate Permit as Required by Chapt 250. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Brown) (North CPAC req Denial)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/13

 

1. 6/11/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/17/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/18/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/18/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/25/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.  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

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.  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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.  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

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

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  2013-523

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 106 (Budget & Acctg Code), Part 3 (Appropriations), Sec 106.304 (Mayor's Transfer Power) to Limit Mayor's Transfer Power to $100,000 Annually into or out of any Agency, Nondepartmt or Dept Existing Object Line Item without Council Apv. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/13

 

1. 8/13/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    8/19/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/20/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.  2013-532

ORD Apv Non-Exclusive Natural Gas Franchise Agreemt with Peoples Gas System, a Div of Tampa Electric Co., to allow Use of City Rights-of-Way; Waive Chapt 711 (City Rights-of-Way), Ord Code, to allow Franchise Agreemt to be Excepted from Chapt 711. (Petrie) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/13

 

1. 8/13/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    8/19/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/19/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/20/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

12.  2013-554

ORD-MC Amend Sec 220.102 (Definitions), Part 1 (Gen Provisions), Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code, to Modify Definitions of "Limousine" & "Pre-Arranged Contractual Carrier". (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Joost & Co-sponsored by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13, 9/24/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    9/3/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/3/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Contd 9/24/13/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2013-555

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Part 4 (Permits), Sec 320.407 (Demolition) to Require Determinations on Landmark Status to occur at same meeting as the Determination on a Demolition Appl Pertaining to a Potential Landmark Structure & Clarifying that Denial of Landmark Status by the Historic Preservation Comm Automatically Issues the Associated Demolition Permit Appl. (Teal) (LUZ)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13, 9/24/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,LUZ

 

    9/3/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/4/2013 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Contd 9/24/13/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2013-558

ORD Approp $53,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to fund Educational & Outreach Activities of the Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) to allow EPB to pay Training Costs, Membership Fees & Catering Charges at the Annual EPB Symposium Luncheon; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Waiving Conflicting Provisions of Secs 106.203(b) (Expenditure of Public Funds) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Ord Code; Designate Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept. (BT 13-087) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    9/3/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/3/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2013-573

ORD Renaming the Propty at 404 Jackson Rd to "Archie R. Dickinson Park". (Dist 2-Bishop) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

    9/3/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

16.  2013-574

RESO Appt Kevin Monahan as Member of the Public Svc Grant Council for Initial Term exp 12/31/13 and a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/16. (Welsh) (Introduced by CP Gulliford)

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.  2013-578

RESO Conf Appt of Sammy Miller to Jax Human Rights Comm, Replacing C. Peter Goplerud, III for Partial Term exp 12/31/14. (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

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.  2013-579

RESO Conf Appt of Victoria Bryant-Riggins to Jax Human Rights Comm, Replacing Maria Taylor for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/14. (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

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.  2013-580

RESO Conf Appt of Lara K Diettrich to the Planning Comm, as Planning Dist 5 Rep, Replacing Pablo Ferrari for 1st Full Term exp 10/1/16. (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

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.  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

 

 

 

21.  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

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.  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

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.  2013-585

RESO Conf Reappt of Ernest "Ernie" Isaac, Jr to Jax Aviation 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.  2013-586

RESO Conf Reappt of Katherine S Carithers as a Member of the Duval County Election Advisory Panel for 2nd Term exp 4/16/15. (Welsh) (Introduced by CP Gulliford)

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

25.  2013-590

ORD-MC Amend Sec 656.1205 (Removal of Protected Trees Prohibited; Exceptions), Part 12 (Landscape & Tree Protection Regs), Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, to Delete Permit Requiremts for Bona Fide Agricultural Purposes & to add New Subsec to Exempt Bona Fide Agricultural Purposes from Permit Requiremts pursuant to Sec 193.461, F.S. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Carter)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123, Ord Code -

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 -

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R, LUZ

 

 

 

26.  2013-591

ORD Amend Council Rules 3.901 (Legislation Regarding Economic Dev) & 4.301 (Regular Order of Business) to Provide for Public Comment on Economic Dev Investment Bills on 1st or 2nd Reading. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

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

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27.  2013-600

ORD Approp $143,595 ($132,995 from Ofc of Gen Counsel & $10,600 from Court Admin Prof Svcs) to the Court Admin for Creation & Funding of a City Magistrate Position; Approp $129,367 from Juvenile Alternative Prog Salaries & Benefits to a Rsv Acct within Juvenile Alternative Prog & Elimination of the Associated Position; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

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

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

28.  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. (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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.  2013-606

ORD Declaring Surplus Propty bet Church St E & Duval St E, W of Palmetto St; Waiving Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or below $25,000) to allow Conveyance to Hubbard House, Inc at No Cost. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.  2013-613

RESO Conf Appt of Edward M Booth, Jr to the Jax Aviation Auth, Replacing Cyrus M Jollivette, for Unexp Term exp 9/30/15. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

31.  2013-614

RESO Conf Appt of Daniel F Albert as a Banking Industry Rep as Member of Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm, Replacing Bursey Armstrong for 1st Full Term exp 11/30/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.  2013-615

RESO Conf Appt of Susan Lisa King to the Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm, Representing the Local Planning Agency, Replacing Meredith Hines for 1st Full Term exp 11/30/15. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

33.  2013-616

RESO Conf Reappt of Jerry Friley to the Planning Comm as an At-Large Rep for 2nd Full Term exp 10/1/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

34.  2013-617

RESO Reappt Terry R Wood as Member of Bd of Trustees of the Jax Retiremt System as a Citizen Trustee for a 2ND Term exp 10/22/16. (Welsh) (Introduced by CP Gulliford)

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35.  2013-618

RESO Congratulating & Commending Atlantic Beach Mayor Mike Borno on his Receipt of the Florida League of Cities' "Home Rule Hero Award". (Jackson) (Introduced by CP Gulliford)

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36.  2013-619

RESO Honoring & Commending Timothy Langston Sinclair on being named the 2013 National AAA School Safety Patroller of the Year. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Jones)

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37.  2013-620

RESO Conf Reappt of Anthony S Robbins to the Planning Comm for 2nd Full Term exp 10/1/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

38.  2013-622

RESO Declaring October 4, 2013 as Florida Manufacturing Day in Jax. (Clements) (Introduced by CM's Gulliford, Yarborough, Boyer & Co-sponsored by CM Carter)

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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