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RULES

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

Monday November 30, 2009   10:00 A.M.

Tape No.________________________

 

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

Art Shad, Chair

Legislative Aide: Philip Zamarron

Jack Webb, Vice Chair

Attorney:             Peggy Sidman

William Bishop

Auditor:               Kirk Sherman & Heather Norsworthy

Michael Corrigan         - Arr 10:03

Research:           John Jackson

John Crescimbeni       - Excused

Administration:    Sherry Hall

E. Denise Lee             - Arr 10:19

 

Clay Yarborough

 

 

Meeting Convened 10:00 A.M.                        Meeting Adjourned 10:55 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:

 

C/P Richard Clark (2009-820)

Pamela Markham, Inspector Gen (2009-820)

Roslyn Phillips, Dir, Rec & Comm Svcs (2009-868)

Steve Rohan, Ofc of Gen Counsel (2009-883)

Wight Greger, Dir, Housing & Neighborhoods (2009-922 & 923)

Vince Seibold, Chief, Environmental & Compliance

Nancy Kirts, AMIO (2009-868)

Alberta Hipps (2009-868)

Susan Stewart, Duval Delegation Ofc (2009-883)

Lawsikia Hodges, Asst Gen Counsel

Gwendolyn Robinson (2009-918)

Lisa Rinaman (Mayor’s Ofc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held January 4, 2010.


 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2009-197

RESO Expressing Council's Displeasure of JEA Considering Closing JEA Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Request JEA Conduct Survey of Satellite Customers & Compile Survey Report & Make Recommendations to JEA Bd & City Council; Direct Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

 

1. 2/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

2.  2009-198

RESO Encouraging JEA to keep open the Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Expressing Concern with JEA Proposed Transaction Surcharge; Directing Distribution of Reso. (Reingold) (C/M Gaffney)

 

1. 2/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

3.  2009-549

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Create new Sec 116.901 (Asst Mgmt Improvement Officers); AMIOs to be Apptd by Mayor & Confirmed by Council; Limit Number to 20;  Addressing Qualifications, Job Descriptions, Salary Ranges; Create Reporting Requirement; Protect Existing Employees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson & Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

4.  2009-736

RESO Conf Appt of James P Citrano, Replacing William C Mason, III to JPA for 1st Full Term exp 9/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    9/14/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/22/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

5.  2009-820

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 20 (Exec Ofc of the Mayor), Ord Code, by Creating New Pt 2 (Ofc of Inspector Gen) to estab Functions, Purpose, Duties, Position of Inspector Gen & Create Qualifications. (Sidman) (C/P Clark & C/M Hyde, Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09, 11/24/09

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/10/2009 CO PH Contd 11/24/09/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

3. 11/24/2009 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

6.  2009-868

ORD-MC Repealing Chapt 118 (Public Svc Grant Approp), Ord Code, & Creating a New Chapt 118 (City Grants). (Sidman) (C/M Hyde)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09, 11/24/09

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/10/2009 CO PH Contd 11/24/09/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

3. 11/24/2009 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

7.  2009-883

RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-3 to Amend Sec 17.04, City Charter, to Clarify Civil Svc Bd's Authority as a Quasi-Judicial Body, to Prescribe Procedures for Evidentiary & Non-Evidentiary Hearings. (Rohan) (Rules)

 

1. 11/10/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/16/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/24/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

8.  2009-884

RESO Supporting Senate Bill 176 & Companion House Bill 63 Designate Portion of State Rd 116 as the "James E. 'Jim' King, Jr. Parkway", & Portion of I-295/SR 9A as the Hans G. Tanzler, Jr. Interstate". (Sidman) (C/M Bishop)

 

1. 11/10/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/16/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/24/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Attach Maps as Exhibit 2)

 

 

 

 

9.  2009-885

RESO Conf Reappt of M.G. Orender as Member of Comcast Settlemt Community Panel for a 4th Term of 1/1/10 - 12/31/10. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 11/10/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/16/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/24/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

10.  2009-887

ORD Approp $50,575 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Landscape Improvemts along 118th St from Ricker Rd to Checkmate Ln in City R/W; Provide Procuremt Directive; Provide Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Sidman) (C/M Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09

 

1. 11/10/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    11/16/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/16/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/17/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Correct Amounts)

 

 

 

 

11.  2009-893

ORD Changing Date of Assuming Ofc of Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of Elections, Propty Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following Fall Odd Year Elections Commencing in Fall of 2011; Repeal Conflicting Ords & Require Enactmt of New Implementation Ords; Revise Current Term of Affected Parties to be 7/1/07 - 12/31/11; Provide for Referendum Apv of this Ord; Directing Referendum Question to be Placed on the 2010 Gubernatorial Election Ballot on 11/2/10. (Rohan) (C/M Webb & Meserve)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.  2009-894

ORD Changing Date of Assuming Ofc of Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of Elections, Propty Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following Elections Coinciding with U.S. Gubernatorial Elections in 2018; Requiring Elections for 7/1/15 Terms to be Conducted with the Gubernatorial Elections in 2014; Repealing Conflicting Ords & Require Enactmt of New Implementation Ords; Revise Terms of Affected Parties assuming Ofc on 7/1/15 to be 7/1/15 - 12/31/18; Provide for Referendum Apv of this Ord; Directing Referendum Question to be Placed on the 2010 Gubernatorial Election Ballot on 11/2/10. (Rohan) (C/M Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2009-895

ORD Amend Council Rules 3.601 (Public Hearings: Council) & 3.603 (Comments from the Public) to allow Speakers to Transfer time; Amend Rule 4.301 (Regular Order of Business) to add Addnl Period of Public Comment at end of City Council Mtg. (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2009-896

ORD Approp $5,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to help pay for Students & Members of Public to Attend the 2009 Fla Coastal School of Law/Jax University Environmental Summit; Waive Conflicting Provisions of Sec 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund). (BT 10-031) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2009-899

ORD Approp $153,604.66 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to fund the 103rd St Townctr Landscaping Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to auth the Change; Waive Sec 111.760, Ord Code, to Allow Planting on FDOT Propty. (BT 10-034) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

16.  2009-903

ORD Declaring Surplus Parcels 199.1 A, B, C & D at Intersec of 103rd St & Ricker Rd; Auth Conveyance of Fee Simple Title to FDOT for use in State Rd Syst; Waive Provisions of Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Ord Code, to allow Conveyance at No Cost. (Dist 10 & 12 - Brown & Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.  2009-905

RESO Reappt Nandlal B Paryani as Member of Bldg Codes Adjustmt Bd for 2nd Term exp 9/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.  2009-906

RESO Appt Sammy V Harrison as Member of Bldg Codes Adjustmt Bd, Replacing Thomas Humphrey, for 1st Term exp 9/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.  2009-908

ORD Apv Issuance of Industrial Dev Rev Bonds (North Florida Shipyards Proj) by JEDC of $4,000,000 to fund Capital Proj comprising an "Industrial Plant" & a "Commercial Proj in an Enterprise Zone" to be Owned/Operated by North Florida Shipyards, Inc; Auth Allocation of $4,000,000 for Proj from a Portion of City's Suballocation of the Natl Volume Cap for "Recovery Zone Facility Bonds;." Waiving Sec 104.306(b)(3) (Application Review of Chapt 104 (Bonds), Ord Code. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JEDC -

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.  2009-912

RESO Appt Rima G Patel as Member of Jax Health Facilities Authority, Replacing Selaine Wilder, for 1st Term exp 12/15/13. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.  2009-913

RESO Conf Reappt of Charles Arnold to the Subdiv Standards & Policy Adv Comm, as a Builder, for 2nd Full Term exp 11/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.  2009-914

RESO Conf Reappt of Joseph R Mosley to the Duval County Election Adv Panel for 2nd Full Term exp 4/16/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

23.  2009-915

RESO Honoring & Commending the Bob Tebow Family & the Bob Tebow Evangelistic Assn for its Contribution to Human Welfare & its Successes in Promoting Establishmt of Churches in the Philippines & Training of Church Leaders. (Rohan) (C/M Redman & Yarborough)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

24.  2009-916

RESO Recognizing & Commending Theatre Jacksonville on 90 Yrs of Uninterrupted Community Theatre in Jax. (Campbell) (C/M Shad & Yarborough)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

25.  2009-917

RESO Honoring & Commending Wendell Holmes for his Professional Accomplishments & Dedication to Excellence in Education. (Jackson) (C/M Jones & Yarborough)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

26.  2009-918

RESO Appt Gwendolyn T Robinson as Member of Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Jaquita Anderstrom as Dist 11 Rep, for Term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/M Holt)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

 

27.  2009-919

RESO Honoring & Commending William Henry & America's Heart, Inc for Outstanding Humanitarian Relief Activities Domestically & Abroad. (Clements) (C/M Johnson)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

28.  2009-921

ORD Apv Changes to Combine Boundaries of Precincts 08M & 08N to be a new 08N. (Rohan) (Req of Supv of Elections)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

29.  2009-922

ORD Apv Sale of $15,000,000 of Jax Housing Finance Auth's Homeowner Mtg Rev Bonds, Series 2009, for a Single Family Mtg Loan Prog Pursuant to HFA Initiative/New Issue Bond Prog Purchase Prog; Approp $1,036,975 ($436,975 Issuance Costs & $600,000 for Downpymt Assistance); Auth Funds Carryover each FY; Request Emerg Apv. (Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing Finance Auth)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-1 (Yarborough)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.  2009-923

RESO Apv Sale of $46,000,000 of Jax Housing Finance Auth's Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds, Series 2009, to Finance Multifamily Rental Housing Dev, Pursuant to HFA Initiative/New Issue Bond Prog Purchase Prog; Request Emerg Apv. (Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing Finance Auth)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-1 (Yarborough)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.  2009-924

ORD Auth a Grant Assistance Agreemt with Fla Dept of Environmental Protection for the Petroleum Cleanup Prog, the FY 2010 Task Assignmt & Related Docs; Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Other items may be added at the Discretion of the Chair.