OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

March 19, 2008

(Rescheduled from March 17, 2008)

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Warren Jones; Committee Members Michael Corrigan, Ronnie Fussell, Denise Lee (arrived 10:11 a.m.), Jack Webb (excused 11:54 a.m.), and Clay Yarborough; Council President Daniel Davis (sitting as a voting member for 2008-129; excused at 11:22 a.m.); Phillip Peterson, Office of Council Auditor; Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Shirley Nulf and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall and Lisa Rinaman, Office of the Mayor

 

The Committee Chair, Warren Jones, 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) (PC Deny & 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, 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

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

LUZ:

 

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

 

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

3.  2008-27

ORD Implementing Sec 509.203, F.S.; Amend Sec 656.401 (Performance Standards & Development Criteria) Ord Code, & Creating new Chapt 165 (Public Food Service Establishments), to Auth Permitting Dogs within Designated Outdoor Portions of Public Food Svc Establishmts; Establishmt of Procedures by Municipal Code Compliance Div, & Enforcement; Amend Chapt 123 (Public Fees) Sec 123.102 (Fees Established) to Provide $250 Permit Fee, Non-Transferable, & Expire on 7/1/09. (Rohan) (C/M Shad) (PC Deny & PD Apv)

LUZ PH - 2/5/08, 2/20/08, 3/4/08, 3/18/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2) F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08 & 2/12/08

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,LUZ, PHS (Per CP 2-14-08)

 

    1/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/15/2008 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/22/2008 CO PH Addnl 2/12/08/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, F, LUZ

 

3. 2/12/2008 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary

 

F: Defer                                              LUZ: Defer

 

DENY 6-0

 

4.  2008-39

RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-1 to Amend the Charter of JAA, Sec 3, (Powers) to Require Council Apv by 2/3 Vote Prior to Extending any Aircraft Runway at Craig Airfield. (Sidman) (Graham)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

TEU:

 

DEFER

 

5.  2008-77

RESO Conf Appt of Ginny Steiger to the Art in Public Places Comm as a Rep of the Cultural Council, Replacing Courtenay S Wilson for Unexp Term exp 12/31/08. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 


 

6.  2008-84

RESO Conf Appt of Robert L Gold, Replacing Hugh K Howton, to the Council on Elder Affairs for an Unexp Term exp 6/30/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

7.  2008-129

ORD Amend var Secs of Chapt 754, Ord Code (Stormwater Mgmt Utility Code): 101 - Declarations, Scope & Intent; 102 - Definitions, 105 - Utility Director, Duties & powers; 106 - Svc Charges & Levy, Collection, Pymt & Enforcemt; 108 - Appeals; 109 - Council Apv of Credits, Adjustmts & Reductions of User Fees, Appls & Reports; Calculation of Credits; 212 - Technical Rules in Accordance with Chapt 100, Pt 2. (Braga) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/08

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU, R

 

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

 

    2/20/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU

 

 

F: Amend/Approve                                 TEU: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-1 (LEE)

(Amendment incorporates provisions of the Finance Committee amendment, provides a 100% credit for 501(c)(3) organizations, and provides an increased credit of 30% for existing facilities; discussions concerning an exemption or partial exemption for Duval County Public Schools are continuing, and this subject may be the subject of an additional amendment at the Council meeting)

 

8.  2008-177

RESO Conf Appt of Dwain E Senterfitt as Dir, Investigations & Homeland Security; Provide Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/3/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/3/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

9.  2008-178

RESO Conf Appt of Richard M Graham as Chief of Detective Div; Provide Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/3/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/3/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

10.  2008-179

RESO Conf Appt of Patterson C Poppell as Dir of Human Resources Div of Central Operations Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/3/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/3/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

(Amendment changes title to “Chief” of Human Resources)

11.  2008-191

RESO Reappt Jaquita S Anderstrom as Member of Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs as Dist 11 Rep for 2nd Term exp 6/30/09. (Welsh) (C/M Holt)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

12.  2008-192

ORD Amend  Chapt 30 (Planning & Dev), Sec 30.204 (Functions), Part 2 (Planning Comm), Concerning Duties; Amend Chapt 656 (Zoning) Subpart B (Admin) Sec 656.109 re Admin Deviation Process & Criteria; Subpart C (Procedures for Rezoning & Amendmts) Sec 656.125 re Rezoning Criteria within the Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay; Amend Subpart D (Exceptions, Variances, Waivers, Amends to Final Order & var Appeals) Modifying the Admin Deviation Appeal Procedure; Amend Part 3 (Schedule of Dist Regulations) by Creating Subpt O (Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay); & Amend Sec 656.1601 (Definitions) to Modify several Definitions. (Reingold) (C/M Corrigan)

LUZ PH - 4/1/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2) & C.R. 3.601 - 3/25/08 & 4/8/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R, LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary

 

LUZ:  Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

13.  2008-197

RESO Appt Lane T Burnett as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing James Bailey, Jr as a General Public Rep for 1st Term exp 3/10/11. (Welsh) (C/M Davis & Bishop)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

14.  2008-198

RESO Appt Edward J Fleming, Jr as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing John Lowe as a General Public Rep for 1st Term exp 3/10/11. (Welsh) (C/M Davis & Bishop)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

15.  2008-199

RESO Honoring & Commending Emerg Communications Officers, Supervisory, Technical & Support Staff during Natl Emerg Communications Week, 4/13/08 - 4/19/08. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor & C/M Davis, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Fussell, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Hyde, Lee, Johnson, M. Jones, W. Jones, Joost, Redman, Shad, Webb & Yarborough)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

16.  2008-200

RESO Recognizing & Honoring Donna Deegan, Edith Perez, M.D., Jeff Galloway, Mayo Clinic & City Ofc of Spec Events for Success of "26.2 with Donna: The Natl Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer." (Campbell) (C/M Hyde, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Davis, Fussell, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Johnson, M. Jones, W. Jones, Joost, Lee, Redman, Shad, Webb & Yarborough)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 


 

17.  2008-201

RESO Commemorating & Honoring the Life & Civic Career of Charles S "Johnny" Mussallem Jr. (Clements) (C/M Lee, Clark, Hyde, M. Jones, W. Jones, Joost, Webb & Yarborough)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

(Amendment provides for sponsorship by all Members of Council, individually, by name)

 

18.  2008-202

ORD Amend Chapt 602 (Ethics), Part 4 (Conflicts of Interest, Sec 602.403 (Moonlighting Provisions), Ord Code, to Define Secondary Business Interests, Require Annual Disclosure, Limit Persons Included in Registry & Exclude JSO Employees who Comply with Sheriff's Written Directives; Auth Electronic Record Keeping. (Rohan) (C/P Corrigan)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

19.  2008-205

RESO Honoring & Commending Allan P Clark, Partner of Foley & Lardner, LLP for his Outstanding Civic & Business Contributions upon his Retiremt. (Clements) (C/M Hyde, W. Jones, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Davis, Fussell, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Johnson, M. Jones, Joost, Lee, Redman, Shad, Webb & Yarborough)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

20.  2008-206

RESO Declaring Vacancy in Council Group 2 At-Large; Providing for Spec Election bet Robert J Harms & Theresa Graham on 8/26/08; Providing Contingency Spec Election for other Offices that become Vacant - Qualifying 6/16/08 - 6/20/08 and Election on 8/26/08 & Gen Election, if Needed, on 11/4/08. (Rohan) (Req of Supv of Elections)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  2008-208

RESO Honoring & Commending Bonnie Grissett on her Retiremt as Riverside Avondale Preservation Executive Director. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

(Amendment provides for sponsorship by all Members of Council, individually, by name)

 

 


Additional item for consideration:

 

2008-160

ORD Approp $214,872.20 of HOME Prog Income from Interest & Investmt ($122,552.23 to HOME Headstart to Home Ownership Prog & $92,319.97 in Development Subsidies to Habitat Resources of Duval Co; Auth Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-089) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

The Office of Council Auditor added this bill to the Rules Committee agenda due to a proposed amendment to include a waiver relative to Chapter 188 (Miscellaneous Appropriations) compliance for Habitat Resources.  Pursuant to Council Rules, the Rules Committee is required to hear such items.

 

MOTIONS to approve the proposed amendment and to approve the bill with the amendment were offered and approved on a vote of 5-0.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

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