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RULES COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
November 03,2008
JACK WEBB, CHAIR
CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of
Members in Attendance: Staff Attendance:
CM Jack Webb, Chair
Shirley Nulf, Legislative Aide
CM Kevin Hyde, Vice Chair Heather
Norsworthy, Asst. Auditor
CM Daniel Davis Peggy Sidman, Attorney
CM Glorious Johnson Rick Campbell, Research Asst.
CM Warren Jones
Sherry Hall, Administration
CM Art Shad
CM Clay Yarborough
Others in Attendance:
James Richardson,
Neighborhood Division (2008-821)
John Clark, JAA (2008-839)
Jody McDaniel, Planning
(2008-900)
Allison Defoor (2008-911)
Kevin Gay (2008-911)
1.
2008-847 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING
HENRY W. COOK AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JACKSONVILLE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, REPLACING HENRY FREEMAN AS A CITIZEN TRUSTEE, FOR A
THREE-YEAR TERM, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 120, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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2.
2008-903 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD J. MOORE, REPLACING ALFRED B. PITTMAN, AS A
HISTORY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 76, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 4, 2011;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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3.
2008-904 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DAVID B. CASE, REPLACING RICARDO E. QUINONES, AS AN
ARCHITECT REPRESENTATIVE, TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 76, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 4, 2011;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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4.
2008-917 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF ANGELLA SCHIFENELLA, REPLACING FRANKLIN REINSTINE
JR., AS AN ARCHITECT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 76, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH
4, 2009 AND FOR FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 4, 2012, IMMEDIATELY
THEREAFTER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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5.
2008-659 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NORMAN C. REIMER, JEA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FOR A SECOND TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30,
2011; PROVIDING FOR A RETROACTIVE APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/2/2008 - Approve 4-0
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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6.
2008-851 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE 2006-2007 DUVAL
SOIL AND WATER MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS CONTRACT (#5296-30) SO AS TO EXTEND
THE PERIOD OF THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATION AND ALL REPORTING DATES, WITH NO
LAPSE IN FUNDING, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, THUS EFFECTIVELY ALLOWING THE
CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; WAIVING
SECTION 118.301(A)(5), ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION PROCESS
AND THE TIMELINESS OF THE USE OF FUNDS TO THE EXTENT SAID PROVISION IS
INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE;
10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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7.
2008-911 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION IN EMPLOYMENT FOR EX-OFFENDERS; CREATING A NEW PART 6
(EX-OFFENDER CONSIDERATION AND OPPORTUNITY) TO CHAPTER 116 (EMPLOYEES AND
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION IN
EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN EX-OFFENDERS; REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES BY
THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION; EXEMPTING THE FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION FROM THE
PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 400.215(B), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING PART 1
(GENERAL REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 126 (PROCUREMENT CODE) BY CREATING A NEW
SECTION 126.111 (EX-OFFENDER RE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CITY
CONTRACTORS TO AGREE TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY BE
AVAILABLE FOR EX-OFFENDERS, AND TO REPORT TO AND COOPERATE WITH THE CITY REGARDING
EX-OFFENDER REENTRY OPPORTUNITIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES -
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8.
2008-914 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING
THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR A RIVERSIDE ARTISTS' MARKET ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED
UNDER THE FULLER WARREN BRIDGE ON THE NORTHBANK IN THE RIVERSIDE AREA,
JACKSONVILLE; ENCOURAGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO EMBRACE
A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO BRING THE MARKET TO THE CITIZENS OF JACKSONVILLE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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9.
2008-916 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM ETR BONDS, SERIES 2004 (AUTUMN BONDS) FROM THE
COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 EXCISE TAX REVENUE BOND ACCOUNT, TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE
FIRST TEE OF JACKSONVILLE., INC. TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
LEARNING CENTER; FINDING A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
AUTUMN BOND, ORDINANCE 2004-998-E, AS AMENDED BY 2005-1044-E AND SECTION
106.315, ORDINANCE CODE, THAT BOND FUNDS BE USED ON CITY PROPERTY AND BE OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND THE CORPORATE
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND FIRST TEE, AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE,
SUBLEASE AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FIRST TEE OF
JACKSONVILLE, INC.; PROVIDING FOR REVERTER / DEFAULT PROVISIONS; APPOINTING THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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10.
2008-920 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $153,011.17 FROM THE TRAIL RIDGE MITIGATION FUNDS ($12,741.30 FOR
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING FEES, PUBLIC WORKS INTERNAL CHARGES, AND
$140,269.87 HDR ENGINEERING, INC. PROJECT AND DESIGN FEES) FOR THE MAXVILLE
PARK EXPANSION PHASE I; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED
"MAXVILLE PARK EXPANSION- PHASE I"; PROVIDING FOR A PROCUREMENT
DIRECTIVE; DESIGNATING THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO
OVERSEE FUNDING THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: November 03, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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11.
2008-957 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE ACCESS AND USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE (CITY) AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION (DEP), TO PROVIDE DEP WITH ACCESS TO AND USE OF A PORTION OF THE
CITY'S YELLOW WATER CREEK TRAILHEAD PARK FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING STATION TO DEVELOP STATEWIDE MERCURY TOTAL MAXIMUM
DAILY LOAD (TMDL) AND EMISSION REDUCTION PLANS, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WITH
OPTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSIONS; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recommend
to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES
-
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12.
2008-961 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING
THE COUNTRY'S EFFORTS TO REDUCE SMOKING; COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF THE
JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL COMMUNITY TO BECOME SMOKE-FREE; ACKNOWLEDGING THE
HOSPITAL COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS IN CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL "GREAT
AMERICAN SMOKE-OUT"; ENCOURAGING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO CONSIDER
IMPLEMENTING SMOKE-FREE POLICIES AND PRACTICES; ENCOURAGING ENFORCEMENT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recommend
to APPROVE.
AYES
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13.
2008-962 A RESOLUTION HONORING
AND COMMENDING NILDA ALEJANDRO FOR HER TIRELESS EFFORTS TO ORGANIZE AND PROMOTE
THE INTERESTS OF
Recommend
to APPROVE.
AYES
-
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14.
2008-963 A RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING AND COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICER
CHRISTOPHER M. KANE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recommend
to APPROVE.
AYES
-
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15.
2008-979 A RESOLUTION HONORING
THE
Recommend
to APPROVE.
AYES
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16.
2008-980 A RESOLUTION DECLARING
JANUARY 13, 2009 TO BE "HOMESCHOOLING DAY" IN
Recommend
to APPROVE.
AYES
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2ND
17.
2008-906 A RESOLUTION ADVANCING
THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BILL J-2, TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DUVAL
COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, WHICH WOULD AMEND SECTION 22.04 (GENERAL POWERS)
OF ARTICLE 22 (JACKSONVILLE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES) OF
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, TO AUTHORIZE THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE
AND FIRE PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO INCREASE ITS INVESTMENTS IN REAL
ESTATE ASSETS FROM TEN (10%) PERCENT TO TWENTY (20%) PERCENT; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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18.
2008-907 A RESOLUTION ADVANCING
THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BILL J-3, TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DUVAL
COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, WHICH IS AN ACT RELATING TO THE CHARTER OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AS ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 92-341, LAWS OF FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED; RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AGENCIES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND STATE
OF FLORIDA FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING ARTICLE 18
(MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) OF THE CHARTER TO ADD A NEW SECTION 18.12
(INDEPENDENT AGENCIES; FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) TO REQUIRE THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
OR TRUSTEES AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND THE DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS, OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY,
THE JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY, THE JEA, THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY, AND THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
TO FILE A STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND OTHERWISE COMPLY WITH SECTION
112.3145 FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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19.
2008-958 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 116.708 (DISPOSITION OF AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER'S BADGE, CAP AND
SERVICE SIDEARM UPON LEAVING AUXILIARY SERVICE AFTER 20 OR MORE YEARS),
ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE AND RETURN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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20.
2008-960 A RESOLUTION ADVANCING
THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BILL J-4, TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DUVAL
COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, WHICH IS AN ACT RELATING TO THE CHARTER OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AS ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 92-341, LAWS OF FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED; RELATING TO THE COUNCIL AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE; AMENDING ARTICLE 5 (THE COUNCIL), SECTION 5.07 (POWERS) OF THE
CHARTER, TO LIMIT THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY INDEPENDENT AGENCIES IN
DEROGATION OF CITY ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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21.
2008-964 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF HELEN C. ROWAN, REPLACING JOSEPH LOUIS BARROW, JR.
TO THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 24
(JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION), CHARTER OF CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2009; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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22.
2008-965 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF HERSCHEL T. VINYARD, REPLACING TONY D. NELSON, TO
THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 5 (JACKSONVILLE PORT
AUTHORITY), RELATED LAWS, FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2009;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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23.
2008-976 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
CHAPTER 118 (PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPROPRIATIONS), PART 6 (CULTURAL SERVICE
GRANT PROGRAM) ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION (RELEASE OF APPROPRIATIONS) TO
ALLOW ADVANCE QUARTERLY FUNDING AND TO CLARIFY REPORTING SCHEDULE; AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING 2008-2009 CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 118 PART 6 TO BE EXECUTED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHANGE HEREIN; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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24.
2008-977 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NATHANIEL GLOVER, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE
POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER
15, 2010, PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 175.061 AND 185.05,
FLORIDA STATUTES, AND ARTICLE 22, JACKSONVILLE CHARTER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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25.
2008-978 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF M.G. ORENDER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMCAST SETTLEMENT
COMMUNITY PANEL, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2003-186-A, FOR A THIRD TERM BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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