OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

August 4, 2008

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Jack Webb; Committee Members Kevin Hyde, Daniel Davis, Glorious Johnson, Warren Jones, Art Shad, and Clay Yarborough; Heather Norsworthy and Phillip Peterson, Office of Council Auditor; Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Shirley Nulf and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor

 

The Committee Chair, Jack Webb, called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m., and 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) (PC Deny & PD Am/Apv)(Letter of Opposition from CPAC2)

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, 9/18/07, 10/2/07, 10/16/07, 11/6/07, 11/20/07, 12/4/07, 1/3/08, 1/15/08, 2/5/08, 2/20/08, 3/4/08, 3/18/08, 4/1/08

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

 

   9/11/2007 CO PH Only

 

    5/20/2008 LUZ Withdraw 5-0

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

2.  2007-1005

ORD Creating Chapt 113 (Gifts to City) Establishing Method & Means of City to Accept Donations of $500,000 or more, Other Monetary Donations, Gifts of Personal Propty & Gifts to the Executive & Legislative Branches of Govt of Tickets & Admissions to Events & Travel. (Rohan) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

3.  2008-340

ORD Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), Part 3 (Corrections Officers Retiremt Plan), Sec 120.304(f) (Credited Svc; Time Connections; Prior Svc) to Include Fla Dept of Corrections (Certified Officers Only) as an Addnl Govt Agcy for Time Svc Connections within the Corrections Officers Retiremt Plan. (Germany) (C/M Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    5/5/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/5/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

4.  2008-369

ORD Amend Sec 120.102 (General Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), to add New Member to Board of Trustees for COJ Retirement System; to Redefine Selection Process for Citizen Trustees; to Increase Number of Members for Corrections Officers' Plan Advisory Committee; to Define Selection of Chairperson of Board of Trustees. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/08

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    5/19/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/27/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

5.  2008-372

ORD Declaring Surplus & Auth Conveyance to Operation New Hope Inc. for Constrn of Affordable Housing; Waiving Sec 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed Value Over $25,000), Ord Code. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/08

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    5/19/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/19/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/27/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

6.  2008-468

ORD Auth a 1-Yr Renewal of City's Group Health Insurance Contract with Aetna Health, Inc; Waiving Provisions of Chapt 116, Pt 14 & Chapt 126, Pt 3, Ord Code, Requiring Issuance of a RFP. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/08

 

1. 5/27/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    6/2/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/10/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

SUB/APPROVE 6-1 (Yarborough)

(Substitute requires that a timeline for RFP development be given to the Finance Committee by August 18, 2008, and requires quarterly reporting to the Finance Committee concerning various relative issues; removes approval by PSEC)

 

7.  2008-496

ORD Amend Sec 118.605(c) (Cultural Svc Grant Committee), to Allow for Reappointmt for 1 Addnl Consecutive 3-Yr Term. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/16/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-1 (Yarborough)

 

8.  2008-497

ORD re Jax Housing Finance Auth; Amend Housing Tax Credit Multi-Family Rental Proj Revolving Fund to (1) Rename Fund to "Local Govt Support Revolving Fund), (2) Amend Loan Terms & (3) Expand Availability to all Florida Housing Finance Corp Rental Progs that Require Evidence of Local Govt Support; Provide Max Loan Amt & Admin of Fund; Amend JHFA's Loan Trust Fund Terms. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/16/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/16/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/17/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

9.  2008-504

RESO Conf Appt of Edgar Mathis to the Public Svc Grant Council for 1st Full Term exp 3/31/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/16/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

10.  2008-513

ORD Amending Chapts: 119; 123; 128; 158; 152; 173; 197; 204; 206; 220; 260; 320; 360; 362; 365; 366; 368; 376; 380; 382; 386; 420; 460; 463; 470; 472; 474; 636; 651; 654; 655; 656; 674; 680; 710; 744; 751 & 804, Ord Code, to Correct the Titles of the Depts Pursuant to the Reorganization Legislation. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/16/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

11.  2008-525

RESO Appt Daniel Davis as Member of Duval County Tourist Dev Council, Replacing Mia Jones for 1st Term exp 6/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

12.  2008-526

RESO Appt Brad King as Member of Jax Housing Comm, Replacing Ronald Jackson in the Council Apptd Slot for an Unexp Term exp 11/30/09. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

13.  2008-528

RESO Appt Gordon H Touchton as Member of Jax - Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Jeanne Holler as Dist 4 Rep, for 1st Term of 7/1/08 - 6/30/10. (Welsh) (C/M Redman)

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

14.  2008-530

RESO Appt Rudolph M Albert as Member of Jax - Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Gordon Robbie as Dist 5 Rep for 1st Term exp 6/30/08. (Welsh) (C/M Shad)

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

15.  2008-531

RESO Urging Northeast Florida Congressional Delegation & U.S. Congress to Remove Existing Restrictions & Encourage new Domestic Exploration for & Production of Oil to meet America's Energy Needs; Urging other Fla Cities & Counties to Adopt Similar Resos Petitioning the Congress to Act. (Clements) (C/P Davis, CM Holt, Fussell, Bishop, Yarborough, Johnson)

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

16.  2008-537

ORD Apv Employmt of Spec Council to City's Claims Against Seminole County & the St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist re Removal of Water from St Johns River; Provide for Rates, Max Expenditures & FY Carryover; Approp $400,000 from Environmental Trust Fund Estab in Sec 111.755, Ord Code; Waive Sec 111.755 to use Fund for Prosecution of City's Claims. (Rohan) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    7/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

(Amendment changes the account to which funds are appropriated and includes transfer accounts in appropriation; provides for reversion of any residual funds)

 

17.  2008-538

ORD Auth Amended & Restated Landfill Operation & Constrn Agreemt with Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc, Exempting the Agreemt from, or Waiving, the Provisions of Part 2 (Supplies, Contractual Svcs & Capital Improvemts) & Part 3 (Prof Svcs Contracts) of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code to allow Execution of Agreemt without Competitive Bidding &/or Proposal Procedures due to (1) Council Apv of this Agreemt), (2) Contractor's Knowledge & Experience with this Facility & (3) the Requiremt for Contractor or City to Competitively Bid Constrn of New Landfill Facility when the Appropriate Landfill Permits are Obtained & the Permit Requiremts & Specifications are Known. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    7/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

18.  2008-568

RESO Conf Appt of Ray Holt as Member & Johnny Gaffney as Alternate Member of Jax Zoological Society Bd of Directors for Term exp 9/30/09. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/READ 2ND & REREFER 7-0

(Amendment provides for appointment of C/M Hyde rather than C/M Holt)

 

 

19.  2008-569

RESO Conf Appt of Don Redman as member of Downtown Vision, Inc Bd of Directors for 2008-2009 Council Yr. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

20.  2008-570

RESO Conf Reappt of Kevin Hyde as Member of Prosperity Scholarship Fund Governing Council for 2008-2009 Council Yr. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  2008-571

RESO Appt William Bishop as Alternate Member of First Coast Metropolitan Planning Org, for term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

22.  2008-578

ORD Declaring Surplus Propty near Intersec of 103rd St & Old Middleburg Rd; Waiving Sec 122.422(c) to allow Marketing & Disposition by Auction, Direct Sale or Listing with Broker; Waiving Sec 122.429 to allow Sale Proceeds to be Deposited into the 5-Yr Projs Acct. (Dist 12-Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

23.  2008-583

RESO Conf Appt of Juan Diaz to Public Svc Grant Council for 1st Full term exp 3/31/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

24.  2008-584

RESO Conf Appt of Leonard "Lenny" B Curry to Jax Housing Comm, Replacing Santo Villafana for Unexpired Term exp 11/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

25.  2008-585

RESO Appt Paul Parsons as Member of NE Fla Regional Council, Replacing Art Graham as the Independent Municipality Rep. (Welsh) (Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

26.  2008-593

ORD Repealing Chapt 54, Jacksonville Landscape Commission, Ord Code. (Sidman) (C/P Fussell)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

27.  2008-595

ORD Auth a Land Trade Agreemt with Beach Blvd Venture, LLC to Exchange City Parcel RE# 167065-5000 (0.92 Acre with 2-Bay Fire Station at Intersec of Beach & Tamaya Blvds) for Portion of RE# 165285-0000 (1.78 Acres with a new 4-Bay Fire Station to be Built at No Cost to City) to allow an Entrance into a new Housing Dev. (Dist 3-Clark) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

28.  2008-596

RESO Reappt Dr Barbara Ann Darby as Member of Health Planning Council of NE Florida, Inc as a "Consumer" for a 2-Yr term 10/1/08 - 9/30/10. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

29.  2008-597

RESO Reappt John F Gaillard as a Member of Health Planning Council of NE Florida, Inc as a "Consumer" for term 10/1/08 - 9/30/10. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

30.  2008-598

RESO Reappt Dr George F Armstrong, Jr as Member of Health Planning Council of NE Florida, Inc as a "Provider" for term 10/1/08 - 9/30/10. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

31.  2008-599

RESO Reappt Vincent L Johnson as Member of Health Planning Council of NE Florida, Inc as a "Provider" for term 10/1/08 - 9/30/10. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

32.  2008-600

RESO Appt Dr John M Montgomery as Member of Health Planning Council of NE Florida, Inc as a "Provider" replacing Everett Devaney for an Unexp Term exp 9/30/08 & a 1st Full term 10/1/08 - 9/30/10. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

33.  2008-601

RESO Honoring & Commending Women's Council of the Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc, Fla First Coast Chapter, on Winning a Stevie Award as the Women's Business Assn of the Year for 2007. (Campbell) (C/M Bishop)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

34.  2008-631

RESO Honoring & Commemorating the Life & Legacy of Robert P (Bob) Winter, Jr, a City Code Compliance Supervisor. (Campbell) (C/M Yarborough)

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel, advised the Rules Committee members of  the following unnumbered bills which will come before the full City Council on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, for emergency approval:

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 350 (ELECTIONS, ELECTIONS REGULATIONS, AND CAMPAIGNING), PART 3 (CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS), SECTION 350.305 (CAMPAIGNING; PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC WORK PLACES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AUTHORIZE CANDIDATE CAMPAIGNING AT THE CITY’S SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER RICHARD CLARK TO THE DUVAL COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD, AS A SUBSTITUTE MEMBER REPLACING COUNCIL PRESIDENT RONNIE FUSSELL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 350.112, ORDINANCE CODE, AND SECTION 102.141(1)(c), FLORIDA STATUTES; CORRECTING ANY AMBIGUITY OR POTENTIAL IRREGULARITY THAT MAY HAVE EXISTED IN RESOLUTION 2008-506-A; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

C/M Johnson asked to be added as a sponsor to the legislation relative to the senior citizen center exemption.  Further, the committee suggested a change to provide the exemption for all community centers.

 

 The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 a.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

(904) 630-1679

 

Posted 08.05.08

12:45 p.m.