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COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Tape No.________________________

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chambers, 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana M. Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Jay Jabour, Chair

Legislative Aide: Shirley Nulf

Warren Jones, Vice Chair, excused

Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson

Michael Corrigan, left 11:20 a.m.

Attorney: Steve Rohan

Ronnie Fussell

Research Asst.: Rick Campbell

E. Denise Lee

 

Jack Webb, excused

 

Clay Yarborough

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened: 10:05 A.M.                       Meeting Adjourned: 11:59 A.M.

 

 

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

 

 


Attendance:

 

Lisa Rinaman, Mayor’s Office

Tracey Arpen, General Counsel’s Office

Dylan Reingold, General Counsel’s Office

Nancy Kilgo, JEA

Wight Greger, Housing/Neighborhoods Dept.

Brad Thoburn, Planning Dept., 2008-49

Jody McDaniel, Planning Dept.

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Monday, March 3, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

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

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.  2007-1324

ORD Approp $500,000 from Neighborhoods Housing Initiative Loans Fund for a $500,000 Grant to Local Initiatives Support Corp, to Expand Low & Moderate Income Housing; Waiving Provisions of Ord 2004-1186-E. (BT 08-052) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

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

 

    1/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

4.  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

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

5.  2008-18

ORD Renaming Grande Avenue to Rio Grande Avenue, Waiving Chapt 745, Ord Code. (Dist 10 - M. Jones) (Sidman) (M. Jones)

TEU PH pur to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 2/20/ 08

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

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced:R,TEU

 

    1/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

3. 2/12/2008 CO PH Only

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

 

6.  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)

LUZ PH - 2/5/08, 2/20/08

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

 

    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

 

 

 

 

 

7.  2008-31

RESO Auth Gen Counsel to take an Appeal in the Case styled Mary Anne Saadeh & Anwar Saadeh v. City of Jax & Stanton Rowing Foundation, Inc; Req Emerg Apv. (Arpen) (Gen Counsel)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO EMERG 10-9 (Failed);    1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.  2008-38

RESO Appt Christina L Salvatore as Member of Enterprise Zone Dev Agcy Bd, Replacing Lou Caldropoli as a Zone Area Business Rep for 1st Term exp 12/31/11. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

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 4-0

 

 

9.  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

 

 

10.  2008-48

RESO Conf Appt of Mark S Richardson as Chief of Community Affairs in Ofc of Sheriff with Retroactive Appt & Confirmation of 1/26/08. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

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 5-0

 

 

11.  2008-49

RESO Conf Appt of William B Killingsworth as Chief of Community Planning Div in the Planning & Dev Dept. (McCain) (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                                     Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

12.  2008-50

RESO Conf Appt of Sean N Kelly as Chief of Current Planning Div of the Planning & Dev Dept. (McCain) (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                                     Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  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

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2008-60

ORD Approp $1,008,509 Grant from U.S. Dept of Justice for JSO & the Police Executive Research Forum will Study Gun Violence & Repeat Offenders with Goal of Reducing Street Violence & Create a Model that can be Replicated in Other Cities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Waiving Sec 126.202 (Competitive Sealed Bid), Ord Code. (BT 08-064) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

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

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

16.  2008-72

ORD Auth a Tower Lease Agreemt with T-Mobile South, LLC for Constrn of a Communication Tower at the Lion's Club Boat Ramp; Waiving Sec 122.455, Ord Code (Towers Camouflaged); Auth Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,TEU

 

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

 

    2/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

17.  2008-75

RESO Conf Reappt of Willie "Pete" C Jackson to the Water & Sewer Expansion Auth, Replacing Chester Akins for an Unexp Term exp 1/31/10. (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  5-0

 

 

18.  2008-76

RESO Conf Appt of Brenda B Ezell, Replacing Sylvester Robinson, to JEDC for Unexp Term exp 6/30/08 & a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/10. (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 4-0

 

 

19.  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

 

 

20.  2008-78

RESO Appt John D Osborn to BJP Project Admin Committee as a Private Citizen Member, Replacing George W Robbins, III for a 1st Full Term exp 3/31/11. (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 5-0

 

 

21.  2008-79

RESO Conf Appt of W. Braxton Gillam, IV, Replacing Donald McClintock, to the Ethics Comm for an Unexp Term exp 12/31/08 & for a 1st full Term exp 12/31/10. (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 5-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.  2008-80

RESO Conf Reappt of Julian E Fant, III to JEA for 2nd Full Term exp 2/28/12. (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 4-0

 

 

23.  2008-81

RESO Conf Appt of Jim Gilmore, Replacing J. Daniel Collins to the JEA for a 1st Full Term exp 2/28/12. (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 5-0

 

 

24.  2008-82

RESO Conf Appt of Valerie C Chritton, Replacing Paul E Riel to the Jax Housing Authority for a 1st Full Term exp 9/16/11, Replacing Paul E Riel. (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 5-0

 

 

25.  2008-83

RESO Conf Appt of Kenneth P Wilson, Replacing John L Fletcher, Sr, to Jax Children's Comm, as Rep of School Bd Dist 2 for Unexp Term exp 7/15/09. (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

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

26.  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

 

27.  2008-85

RESO Conf Appt of Cristina "Tina" Comstock, Replacing Tatiana Radi Salvador, to the Jax Human Rights Comm for a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/10. (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 5-0

28.  2008-86

RESO Conf Appt of Michael S Wachholz, Replacing Pamela D Quarles, to the Jax Human Rights Comm for a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/10. (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 4-0

 

 

 

29.  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

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

30.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

31.  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

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

32.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

33.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

34.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

35.  2008-120

RESO Commemorating & Honoring the Life & Public Svc of former City Council Member Oscar N Taylor, Jr. (Clements) (C/M M. Jones, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Davis, Fussell, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Hyde, Jabour, Johnson, W. Jones, Joost, Lee, Redman, Shad, Webb & Yarborough)

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

36.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

37.  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

 

                                 

                                  READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

Other items maybe added to the agenda at the discretion of the Chair.