OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

March 3, 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 (excused 11:35 a.m.), Denise Lee (arrived 10:21 a.m.), Jack Webb, and Clay Yarborough; Council President Daniel Davis; Jerry Holland, Supervisor of Elections; Phillip Peterson and Janice Billy, 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, Warren Jones, called the meeting to order at 10:05 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

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

 

   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.  2008-15

RESO Conf Reappt of James Minion as Member of Duval County Election Advisory Panel, Ord Code, for 2nd Term End 4/16/10. (Sidman) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

4.  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

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

 

DEFER

 

5.  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

 

DEFER

 

 

6.  2008-58

ORD Approp $1,941,733 from Banking Fund Loan to Purchase Automark Voter Assistance Terminals for Voters with Disabilities, in Compliances with Secs 101.56062 & 101.56075, F.S.; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-062) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

(Amendment includes appropriation of $384,207 from the Supervisor of Elections operations budget in the bill title; attaches a revised BT to correct account numbers)

 

7.  2008-68

ORD Amend Council Rule 3.103 (Introduction of Bills) to Delete Automatic Sponsorship of all Council Members to Resos that Recognize or Commend an Organization or Individual or Recognizes or Estab a Day, Week or Month in Honor of a Person or Event. (Rohan) (C/M Lee)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

8.  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

 

DEFER

 

9.  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

 

 

10.  2008-98

ORD Declaring Surplus var Airplanes, Boats & Trailers & auth Sale; Waiving Sec 106.415, Ord Code, that Sale Proceeds go in Gen Fund and allow Credit to Unappropriated Revs to Fund Constrn &/or Renovation of a Zone 5 Substation & a Match for a Homeland Security Grant for a Marine Waterborne Facility. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

(Amendment places proceeds in a Special Council Contingency account for future appropriation; cites ordinance appropriating Homeland Security Grant (Ordinance 2007-185-E); gives Sheriff’s Office the ability to sell to county or municipality at appraised values prior to taking bids)

 

 

11.  2008-115

RESO Conf Appt of Kevin Hyde to Jax Zoological Society Bd of Dir for Term exp 9/30/08. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

12.  2008-116

RESO Conf Appt of Robin S Robbins as Chief of the Rec & Community Programming Div of the Dept of Rec & Community Svcs; Provide Retroactivity to 2/4/08. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

13.  2008-117

RESO Reappt Ramiro F Onate as Member of the Jax Small & Emerging Business Monitoring Committee as a JSEB Contractor for a 2nd Term exp 4/30/10. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

14.  2008-118

RESO Reappt Elizabeth G Means as Member of Enterprise Zone Dev Agcy Bd for a 2nd Term exp 12/31/11. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

15.  2008-119

RESO Conf Appt of Wesley A "Wes" Benwick as Member of Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, Replacing Gary Looney for unexp Term exp 7/1/08 & a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/11. (Sidman) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

16.  2008-126

RESO Supporting Efforts to bring the "Knowledge is Power Program" to Jax. (Clements) (C/M M. Jones)

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

    2/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/20/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

17.  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

 

 

DEFER

 

18.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

19.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

20.  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

 

Bill Summary

 

                                  READ 2ND & REREFER

 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

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