OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

September 4, 2007

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Jay Jabour; Committee Members Warren Jones, Michael Corrigan (excused 11:00), Ronnie Fussell (excused 11:00), Denise Lee (arrived 10:26; excused 12:24), Jack Webb (arrived 10:26; excused 11:58), and Clay Yarborough; Council Members Glorious Johnson (arrived 10:37) and Mia Jones (arrived 10:45); Phillip Peterson, Office of Council Auditor; Steve Rohan and Dylan Reingold, Office of General Counsel; Shirley Nulf, Rachel Welsh, and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Lisa Rinaman and Adam Hollingsworth, Office of the Mayor

 

The Committee Chair, Jay Jabour, called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m.  The committee took the following actions:

 

1.  2005-718

ORD Amend Secs 326.103, Ord Code (Signs & Outdoor Display Structures - Exemptions) & 656.1303 (Zoning Limitations on Signs) to Allow a Spec Exemption to Allow Bus Shelter Advertising. (Sidman) (C/M Shad) (PD Am/Apv)

LUZ PH - 8/2/05, 8/16/05, 9/7/05, Addnl 9/20/05, 10/4/05, 10/18/05, 11/01/05, 11/15/05, Addnl 9/5/07

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2) - 7/26/05, 8/9/05, Addnl 9/13/05 & 9/27/05, Addnl 8/28/07 & 9/11/07

 

1. 6/14/2005 CO  Introduced: LUZ,TEE,R

 

    6/21/2005 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/22/2005 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/22/2005 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/28/2005 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, LUZ,TEE(TEUS 7/1/05)(TEU 7/1/07)

 

3. 7/26/2005 CO PH Contd 8/9/05

 

   8/9/2005 CO PH Only

 

   9/13/2005 CO PH Contd 9/27/05

 

   9/27/2005 CO PH Only

 

    8/21/2007 TEU Approve 5-1 (Jabour)

 

   8/28/2007 CO PH Addnl 9/11/07

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

2.  2005-781

ORD Amend Sec 602.404, Ord Code (Jax Ethics Code) to Create new Subsecs (C) & (D) to Prohibit Post Retiremt or Contractual Relationships for 3 Yrs of City Officer or Employee with Business Entities in which they Substantially Participated re Contracts or Funding. (Rohan) (C/M Shad) (1 Ltr of Support on File)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/05

 

1. 6/28/2005 CO  Introduced: R

 

    7/20/2005 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/26/2005 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

3.  2007-291

ORD Amend Chapt 92 (Uniform Community Dev Dists), Ord Code, Sec 92.02 (Definitions), to Exercise Eminent Domain Power Outside of the Dist, Pursuant to Sec 190.011(11), F.S. (Reingold) (C/M Graham)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/27/07

 

1. 3/13/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A,ECID

 

    3/19/2007 A Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/19/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, A (Eliminated 7/1/07), ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

 

Amendment provides for notice to property owners; clarifies that approval lies solely with City Council; states it is only for reasons enumerated in Florida Statutes; and permits only by 2/3 vote of Council

 

4.  2007-329

ORD Amend Chapt 350 (Elections & Elections Regulations), Ord Code; Rename Chapt as Elections, Elections Regulations and Campaigning; Move Campaign Ethics Provisions from Chapt 602 (Ethics Code) to Chapt 350; Amend Chapt 602 with Substantial Revisions, Increased Regulation of City Officers & Employees re Gifts, Moonlighting & Secondary Employmt & Post City Employmt; Amend Disclosure Provisions; Auth a City "Hotline"; Provide for Investigations Conducted by Ethics Comm. (Rohan) (Req of Ethics Comm)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/10/07

 

1. 3/27/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A

 

    4/2/2007 A Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/2/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/10/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,A (Eliminated 7/1/07)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

(Joint  Rules and Finance meeting scheduled October 18, 2007)

 

DEFER

 

5.  2007-449

RESO Conf Appt of Mildred Ellen Reeves as Chief of Employee Services. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/24/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/30/2007 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0

 

2. 5/8/2007 CO AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

6.  2007-450

RESO Conf Appt of Vincent A Seibold as Chief of Environmental Quality Div. Providing Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/24/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/30/2007 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0

 

2. 5/8/2007 CO AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

7.  2007-593

ORD Auth an Agreemt with ChevronTexeco for the Provision of an Energy & Water Conservation Prog which follows Prev Assessmts. (Rohan) (C/M Ray, Hyde)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/22/07

 

1. 5/8/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS, Added to R, A per Council Auditor 6/14/07)

 

    5/14/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/15/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/22/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEUS (TEU 7/1/07),R,A (Eliminated 7/1/07)

 

WITHDRAW 5-0

 

 

8.  2007-611

ORD Amend Chapt 250 (Misc Business Regs), Sec 250.101 (Definitions) & 250.119 (Exemption), Ord Code, to Provide an Exception or Exemption to Restrictions on Distribution, for any Person Motivated by Bona Fide Religious Beliefs as Protected by 1st Amend to U.S. Constitution, the Fla Constitution & any Religious Freedom Restoration Act or other Statute of State or Fed Govt. (Rohan) (C/M Ray)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/12/07

 

1. 5/22/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/4/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/12/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

9.  2007-719

RESO of City's Support for Appl by Grace & Truth Community Development Corp to Participate in the FL Community Contribution Tax Credit Prog to Revitalize & Strengthen the North Brookside/Norwood Area by Providing Low to Moderate Income Families with Home Ownership Assistance. (Sidman) (Yates)

 

1. 6/12/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,ECID

 

    6/18/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/18/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/19/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/26/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

10.  2007-816

ORD Supplementing Ord 2006-888-E auth Issuance of its Spec Rev Bonds of $141,127,632 to (1) Finance a Settlemt Pymt in Case of Nora Williams et al v. City of Jax, et al, (2) Refund Debt Outstanding under City's Commercial Paper Prog auth by Ord 2004-884-E & (3) Finance Acquisition & Constrn of certain Capital Equipmt & Improvemts; Estab Term of Bonds; Auth Sale of Bonds on a Negotiated Basis & Waive Sec 104.211, Ord Code, re Negotiated Sale; Repealing Ord 2005-1085-E. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

11.  2007-830

ORD Auth a Purchase & Sale & Redev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & a Group of Georgia LLC's: MDP Brooklyn Park, LLC; MDP Block A, LLC; MDP Block B, LLC; MDP Block C; LLC, MDP Block D, LLC; MDP Block E, LLC & MDP Block F, LLC (Collectively "Developer") for Sale of 3 Vacant Lots in Brooklyn Area to Developer for Workforce Housing & other Improvemts; Auth a "REV Grant" of $3,000,000; Auth a Infrastructure Costs Disbursemt Agreemt bet City, JEDC & MDP Brooklyn Park, LLC for R/W Improvemts; Waive Provisions of Chapt 126, Procuremt Code, re Competitive Bidding for City Infrastructure Constrn to allow Developer to make those Improvemts in Conjunction with the Proj; Approp $394,641 for Infrastructure Improvemts; Designate JEDC as Monitor of the Redev Agreemt & Public Works as Monitor of the Disbursemt Agreemt. (Germany) (Req of JEDC)

TEUS Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 9/5/07

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD, TEU (Assigned to TEU on 8-20-07)

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

12.  2007-831

ORD Auth a Purchase & Sale & Redev Agreemt bet City, JEDC, Hallmark Partners, Inc, HP/CSD Partners, LLC & 200 Riverside Avenue, LLP (Collectively, "Developer"); for City's Purchase of Certain Land in Brooklyn Area for $450,000, for Developmt of a Regional Stormwater Facility; Auth an Infrastructure Costs Disbursemt Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Developer for the Constrn Proj; Waive Provisions of Chapt 126, Procuremt Code, re Competitive Bidding for City Infrastructure Constrn to allow Developer to make those Improvemts in Conjunction with the Proj; Auth a Public Open Space Maintenance Agreemt with Developer HP/CSD Partners, LLC with a 1-Time Pymt of $750,000 by the City; Approp $825,000 for Land & Portion of Maint Agreemt; Designate JEDC as Monitor for Redev Agreemt & Public Works as Monitor for Disbursemt Agreemt; Closing & Abandoning: 33' Price Street R/W bet Park & Magnolia Sts; 33' May St R/W bet Dora & Forest Sts; & a 33' Dora St R/W near Riverside Ave. (Dist 9 - W. Jones) (Germany) (Req of JEDC)

TEU PH pursuant to Sec 336.10 F.S. - 9/5/07

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

13.  2007-832

ORD Auth a Consent Decree to Remediate the Brown's Dump & Jax Ash Sites Administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agcy under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act. (Radlinski) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F, R

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,R

 

    8/20/2007 F Amend/Rerefer 7-0;    8/20/2007 R Amend/Rerefer 7-0

 

3. 8/28/2007 CO AMEND/Rerefer; F,R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

14.  2007-839

ORD Pursuant to Chapt 21 (Executive Branch Generally), Part 2 (Executive Reorganization), Ord Code; Repeal Chapt 22 (Agriculture Dept) & Chapt 23 (Community Svcs Dept); Create new Chapt 23 (Central Operations Dept) Including Dir, Dep Dir, Admin Svcs, Fleet, Human Resources, Procuremt & Public Info Div; Amend & Rename Chapt 24 (Admin & Finance Dept) to the Finance Dept Including Dir, Dep Dir, Treasury, Accounting/Comptroller, Risk Mgmt & Budget Divs; Repeal Chapt 26 (Procuremt & Supply Dept); Repeal Chapt 28 (Parks, Rec, Entertainmt & Conservation Dept); Create new Chapt 28 (Rec & Community Svcs) Including Dir, Dep Dir, Behavioral & Human Svcs, Rec & Community Programming, & Waterfront Mgmt & Programming Divs; Amend Chapt 30 (Planning & Dev Dept) to Amend Part 3 (Current Planning Div), to Repeal Parts 4 (Transp Planning Div), 5 (Strategic Planning Div) & 6 (Reserved) to Create new Parts 4 (Community Planning Div, 5 (Dev Svcs Div) & 6 (Bldg Inspection Div); Amend Chapt 32 (Public Works Dept) Including Dir, 2 Dep Dirs, Engineering & Constrn Mgmt, Right of Way & Grounds Maint, Real Estate, Public Bldgs, & Solid Waste Divs; Repeal Chapt 33 (Human Resources Dept); Amend & Rename Chapt 35 (Environmental & Resource Mgmt Dept) to the Environmental Compliance Dept, Including Dir, Dep Dir, Environmental Quality, Mosquito Control, Animal Care & Control, Municipal Code Compliance, & Parking Facilities & Enforcemt Divs; Amend Chapt 55 (Housing & Neighborhoods Dept) to Remove the Property Safety & Neighborhood Svcs; Amend Sec 17.06 (Applicability of Civil Svc Syst to Employees of Consolidated Govt) of Article 17 (Civil Svc) of City Charter to Correct Civil Svc Exemptions Based on Reorg; Provide that Constitutional Officers or Independent Agcys & JEDC will not be Diminished or Enhanced by this Ord. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER  - - Special Rules Committee meeting, September 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Several speakers expressed disagreement with proposed changes involving services for veterans.

 

15.  2007-841

RESO of City Support for Fla House of Rep Bill 27 & Identical Senate Bill to be Considered by Fla Legislature in its next session, to Amend Chapts 175 (Fire Fighters Pensions) & 185 (Municipal Police Pensions). (Keane) (Req of Police & Fire Pension Fund Bd of Trustees)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    8/20/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/20/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

16.  2007-842

RESO Appt Justin Hart as Member of Industrial Technical Advisory Comm, Pursuant to Chapt 30, Pt 7, Ord Code, as a Residential Propty Developer for 1st Full 2-Yr Term exp 6/30/09. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

17.  2007-843

RESO Appt Catherine H (Kitty) McCaffrey as Member of Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Frances Bosman as Dist 6 Rep, for 1st Full 2-Yr Term exp 6/30/09. (Welsh) (C/M Webb)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

18.  2007-844

RESO Appt Ronnie Fussell as Member of NE Fla Regional Council, Replacing Elaine Brown as County Rep, Pursuant to Chapt 186, Pt 5, F.S., for 2-Yr Term exp 6/30/09. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0-1 (Fussell-Abstain)

 

19.  2007-864

ORD Approp $25,000 from Environmental Protection Bd Trust Fund for (1) City Officials to attend Navigator Training by Johnson Controls to learn Options to Ensure that City Bldgs become "Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design" (LEED) Certified by the U.S. Green Buildings Council; (2) for City Staff to become Members of the U.S. Green Buildings Council; & (3) Train key Staff & Bd Members to be "LEED" Certified; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Waive Sec 111.755(f), Ord Code. (BT 07-172) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/28/07

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    8/20/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/21/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

20.  2007-884

RESO Conf Reappt of Billy F Edwards, Jr to the Civil Svc Bd for a 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

21.  2007-885

RESO Conf Reappt of Ralph "Butch" Christian as an Apartment Industry Rep to the Constrn Trades Qualifying Bd for a 1st Full Term exp 9/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

22.  2007-886

RESO Conf Reappt of Christopher J Mazzatta to the Constrn Trades Qualifying Bd as an Apartment Industry Rep for a 1st Full Term exp 9/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

23.  2007-887

RESO Conf Reappt of Randy Miller to the Constrn Trades Qualifying Bd as a Plumbing Rep for 2nd Full Term exp 9/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

24.  2007-888

RESO Conf Reappt of Cyrus M Jollivette to the Jax Airport Auth for a 1st Full Term exp 9/30/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

25.  2007-889

RESO Conf Reappt of Paul E Riel to the Jax Housing Auth for a 2nd full Term exp 9/16/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

WITHDRAW 5-0

 

26.  2007-890

RESO Conf Reappt of Deno A Hicks to the Planning Comm as an At Large Rep, for a 2nd Full Term exp 10/1/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

27.  2007-891

RESO Conf Reappt of Gray S Edwards, P.E., to the Planning Comm, Planning Dist 2, for a 2nd Full Term exp 10/1/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

28.  2007-892

RESO Conf Reappt of Pablo Ferrari to the Planning Comm, Planning Dist 5, for 1st Full Term exp 10/1/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

29.  2007-893

RESO Conf Reappt of Rashean Mathis to the Parks, Rec, Entertainmt & Conservation Adv Bd as an At-Large Rep, for a 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

30.  2007-900

ORD Auth the Blue Ribbon Commission on Cemeteries to Conduct Public Meeting at the Jacksonville Community Council, Inc at 2434 Atlantic Blvd; Waiving Sec 602.1208 (a) - (c), Ord Code, that Requires Public Meetings be Conducted in Public Buildings; Requiring Compliance with all other Provisions of Sunshine Law. (Rohan) (C/M Shad)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/28/07

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

Amendment encourages the Commission to meet in other public buildings throughout the community as a public outreach effort

 

31.  2007-907

RESO Conf Appt of Nat Glover as an At-Large Rep to the Jax Children's Comm, Replacing Tony L Jenkins for unexp Term Exp 7/15/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

32.  2007-908

RESO Conf Appt of Pamela G Payne, Replacing Thomas Michael Brown, to the Civil Svc Bd for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

WITHDRAW 5-0

 

33.  2007-909

RESO Conf Appt of Rose Marie Zurawski, AIA to the Downtown Dev Review Bd as an Architect Rep for an Initial Term exp 6/30/08. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

34.  2007-910

RESO Conf Appt of Roland Udenze to the Downtown Dev Review Bd as an Architect Rep for an Initial Term exp 6/30/08. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

35.  2007-911

RESO Conf Appt of Jonathan R Garza to the Downtown Dev Review Bd as a Contractor/Developer/Realtor Rep for Initial Term exp 6/30/08. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

36.  2007-912

RESO Conf Appt of Timothy Miller to the Downtown Dev Review Bd as a Downtown Owner Rep for a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

37.  2007-913

RESO Conf Appt of Jim Bailey, Jr to the Downtown Dev Review Bd as a Downtown Owner Rep for a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

38.  2007-914

RESO Conf Appt of Logan Rink to the Downtown Dev Review Bd as a Downtown Owner Rep for a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

39.  2007-915

RESO Conf Appt of Christopher D Flagg, RLA, ASLA to the Downtown Dev Review Bd as a Landscape Architect Rep for an Initial Term exp 6/30/08. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

40.  2007-916

RESO Conf Appt of Andy W Sikes to the Downtown Dev Review Bd as an Urban Planner Rep for a 1st full Term exp 6/30/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

41.  2007-917

RESO Conf Appt of A.D. Roberts, Replacing Dwaine Stevens to the Jax Housing Comm for an unexp Term exp 11/30/07 & a 1st Full Term exp 11/30/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

42.  2007-918

RESO Conf Appt of Meredith Hines, Replacing Arnold "Arnie" Tritt, Jr to the Planning Comm, Dist 4, for unexp Term exp 10/1/08. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

43.  2007-922

ORD Transferring $207,506 from Salaries - Part Time, to Specialized Equipmt, for Voting Machines that can Read any Ballot Precinct or Style in each Early Voting Location, as Required by Florida Election Law; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-167) (McCain) (Req of Supv of Elections)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

                                                     

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

44.  2007-931

RESO Honoring & Congratulating the Jax Police Athletic League "Roadrunners" Track & Field Team on Winning the PAL State Championship for the 2nd Consecutive Yr. (Clements) (C/M Fussell, W. Jones, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Davis, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Hyde, Jabour, Johnson, M. Jones, Joost, Lee, Redman, Shad, Webb & Yarborough)

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

45.  2007-932

RESO Appt William T Spinner as Member of Industrial Technical Adv Comm as a Residential Propty Owner for Initial Term exp 6/30/08. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

46.  2007-933

RESO Appt Herschel T Vinyard Jr as Member of Industrial Technical Adv Comm as an Industrial Business Rep for an Initial Term exp 6/30/08. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

47.  2007-934

RESO Conf Appt of Anthony B Zebouni as Civil Svc Bd's Appointee for 3-Yr Term exp 6/30/10. (French) (Req of Civil Svc Bd)

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

48.  2007-935

RESO Reappt Richard M Coram, CPA as Member of Bd of Trustees of City of Jax Retiremt Syst for a 3-Yr Term exp 10/22/10. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

49.  2007-936

RESO Reappt James P Citrano as Member of Duval County Research & Dev Authority for a 4-Yr Term exp 10/17/11. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

50.  2007-949

ORD Approp $459,599 from U.S. Dept of Justice Assistance Continuation Grant for Crime Prevention & Education Progs: (1) $104,659 to Ofc of Juvenile Justice & Offender-Based Initiatives; (2) $126,500 to Inside/Outside, Inc - Transitional Housing for Certified Juvenile Former Offenders; (3) $45,000 to Communities in Schools of Jacksonville, Inc - Jailed Juvenile Prog; (4) $118,440 to Intimate Violence Enhanced Svc Team (INVEST) & (5) $65,000 as an Administrative Award (Cost Recovery for var Operational Costs); Auth Funds Carryover to Future FY's; Apv Tem Hours & Positions; Exercise Exemption from Competitive Solication, Pursuant to Sec 126.107(g), Ord Code. (BT 08-007) (RC 08-005, 006, 007, 008 & 009) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

51.  2007-961

ORD Approp $40,000 from ETR Bonds, Dist Funds, auth by Ord 2004-998-E & 2005-1044-E, to Assist in Purchase & Installation of Play Structure at San Pablo Elementary School; Waive Bond Requiremt & Sec 106.315, Ord Code, of Use on City Propty; Auth Oversight by Parks & Rec; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (Dist 13-Graham) (Sidman) (C/M Graham)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

52.  2007-962

RESO Recognizing & Commending Dr Gary L Williams, Sr & the 1st Baptist Church of Mandarin for Inspiring Man to Man 2007. (Jackson) (C/M Webb, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Davis, Fussell, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Hyde, Jabour, M. Jones, W. Jones, Johnson, Joost, Lee, Redman, Shad & Yarborough)

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

The meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

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