OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

January 14, 2008

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Jay Jabour; Committee Members Warren Jones, Michael Corrigan (excused), Ronnie Fussell, Denise Lee (arrived 10:45 p.m.), Jack Webb, and Clay Yarborough (excused); Phillip Peterson, Office of Council Auditor; Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Shirley Nulf, Jessica Morales, and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Lisa Rinaman, Office of the Mayor

 

The Committee Chair, Jay Jabour, called the meeting to order at 10:06 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

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.  2007-1025

RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-2 to Amend Article 12 of City Charter, to Remove the Clerk of Circuit & County Court's Functions, as the Recorder & Custodian of Official Records, as a Performer of Other County Functions & as Collector & Custodian of County Funds associated therewith; Auth Council to Transfer Functions by Ord to City Depts as of 10/1/08. (Rohan) (R)

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

    1/2/2008 R Withdraw 5-0

 

3. 1/8/2008 CO REREFERRED; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

4.  2007-1156

RESO Conf Appt of Dr Leonardo del Rosario to Jax Human Rights Comm Replacing Martha Pellino for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/5/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

5.  2007-1313

ORD Approp $115,030.70 ($100,026.70 from Fla Help America Vote Act Fund & $15,004 from Subsidies & Contributions from other Govt Acct) for Voter Education Mailers with Sample Ballots; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-037)(McCain) (Supv of Elections)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

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

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

6.  2007-1314

ORD Approp $118.476.19 ($103,022.77 from Fla Help America Vote Act Fund & $15,453.42 from Subsidies & Contributions from other Govt Acct) for Voter Education Mailers with Sample Ballots; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-038)(McCain) (Supv of Elections)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

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

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

7.  2007-1315

ORD Approp $57,515.35 ($50,013.35 from Fla Help America Vote Act Fund & $7,502 from Subsidies & Contributions from other Govt Acct) for Pollworker Recruitmt & Training; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-039) (McCain) (Supv of Elections)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

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

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

8.  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

 

DEFER

 

9.  2007-1332

RESO Conf Reappt of Lydia P Stewart to Art in Public Places Committee as a Lay Citizen Rep of Planning Dist 5 for 2nd Full Term exp 12/31/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

10.  2007-1333

RESO Appt Ryan E Whiteside as Member of Jax Health Facilities Auth, Replacing Kenneth Jones for Partial Term exp 12/15/09. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

(Amendment corrects name in bill)

 

11.  2007-1334

RESO Conf Reappt of Angle D "Dan" Principe to Jax Human Rights Comm for a 2nd Full Term exp 12/31/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

12.  2007-1335

RESO Conf Appt of John Balog, Replacing J Franklin Stallwood to Jax Children's Comm as Rep of School Bd Dist 1, for 1st Full Term exp 7/15/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

13.  2007-1336

RESO Conf Appt of Ka Tai "Peter" Ma, Replacing William J Warden, Jr, P.E., to Constrn Trades Qualifying Bd, for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

14.  2007-1337

RESO Conf Appt of Sashi Brown, Replacing Juanita Powell to Jax Housing Auth for an Unexp Term exp 9/16/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

15.  2007-1338

RESO Conf Appt of Herschel T Vinyard, Jr, Replacing Charles C Appleby to JEDC for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

16.  2007-1339

RESO Conf Appt of Jim Selzer, Replacing Ann C Hicks to the Library Bd of Trustees for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

17.  2007-1352

RESO Appt Thomas L Grimes as Member of Industrial Technical Adv Comm as a Commercial Propty Owner for a Partial Term exp 6/30/08. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

18.  2007-1353

RESO Conf Appt of Jeanine Gulliford, Replacing Thomas Michael Brown to Civil Svc Bd for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

19.  2007-1354

RESO Conf Appt of James L White, Replacing Tony Jenkins as an At-Large Rep to the Jax children's Comm for an unexpired Partial Term exp 7/15/09. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

20.  2007-1355

RESO Conf Appt of Lina A Ingraham, to Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Pursuant to Chapt 62, Ord Code, Replacing F. Eugene "Gene" Atwood, as Citizen Rep for Unexp Term Exp 9/30/08 & Further Reappt Lina S. Ingraham, as Citizen Rep to Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Pursuant to Chapt 62, Ord Code for Term Commencing 10/1/08 & Exp 9/30/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO SUBSTITUTED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

21.  2007-1356

RESO Conf Reappt of Lawrence R Wilson to Art in Public Places Comm as an Art Professional for 2nd Full Term exp 12/31/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

22.  2007-1357

RESO Conf Reappt of David W Hemphill to Art in Public Places Comm as a Rep of the Cultural Council for 2nd Full Term exp 12/31/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

23.  2007-1358

RESO Conf Appt of Jackie Cornelius, Replacing Ann "Missy" Baker Boney to Art in Public Places Comm as a Rep of the Cultural Council for a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/09; Estab Substantial Business Interest with Duval Cnty Pursuant to  50.102(B) (Residency Requiremt), Ord Code. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

24.  2008-7

RESO Reappt Evelyn Johnson as Member of Jax - Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, as Council Dist 7 Rep, Pursuant to Chapt 82, Ord Code, for 2nd Term Exp 6/30/09. (Welsh) (CM Gaffney)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

25.  2008-8

RESO Reappt Dolly Sedwick as Member of Enterprise Zone Development Agency Board, for 2nd Term Exp 12/31/11. (Welsh)

(C/P Davis)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

26.  2008-13

RESO Strongly Urging 110th Congress of U.S. to Unanimously Co-Sponsor & Pass Second Chance Act of 2007, Senate Bill 1060 & House Bill 1593 to Reduce Recidivism & Provide Expanded Svcs to Adult & Juvenile Offenders & their Families for Reentry into Society; Directing Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (M.Jones)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

27.  2008-14

RESO Recognizing & Honoring Lakeshore Raiders Football Team & its Coaches Upon Occasion of their Winning 2007 Pop Warner Division I Midget Super Bowl. (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Davis, Fussell, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Hyde, Jabour, Johnson, M. Jones, Joost, Lee, Redman, Shad, Webb, & Yarborough)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

C/M Lee questioned the appropriateness of automatically including all members of Council as sponsors on resolutions of commendation, and indicated that she would introduce legislation to change the Rules of Council relative to this issue.

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

28.  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

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

29.  2008-16

RESO Honoring & Commending William Stockton Surcey on being Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his Svc in the Tuskegee Airmen Who Flew With Distinction During WWII. (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Davis, Fussell, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Hyde, Jabour, M. Jones, Johnson, Joost, Lee, Redman, Shad, Webb & Yarborough)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

30.  2008-18

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

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced:R,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

31.  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

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

32.  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

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

(Motion relative to recommendation of emergency consideration failed)

 

33.  2008-32

RESO Honoring & Congratulating W.W. "Bill" Gay of W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc on being named an "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young, LLP. (Clements) (C/M Fussell, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Davis, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Hyde, Jabour, Johnson, M. Jones, W. Jones, Joost, Lee, Redman, Shad, Webb & Yarborough)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

34.  2008-33

RESO Honoring & Congratulating Jonathan Papelbon on his World Series Victory with the Boston Red Sox. (Clements) (C/M Fussell, Bishop, Clark, Corrigan, Davis, Gaffney, Graham, Holt, Hyde, Jabour, Johnson, M. Jones, W. Jones, Joost, Lee, Redman, Shad, Webb & Yarborough)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

35.  2008-34

ORD Recognizing the Achievemts of Lynwood Roberts; Renaming the Renaissance Room in City Hall the Lynwood Roberts Room. (Sidman) (C/M Fussell)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08

1. 1/8/2008 CO Introduced: R

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

(904) 630-1679