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RULES

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

Monday November 2, 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:               Heather Norsworthy

Michael Corrigan         Arr: 10:33

Research:           Rick Campbell

John Crescimbeni       Arr: 10:04

Administration:    Lisa Rinaman

E. Denise Lee             Arr: 10:13

 

Clay Yarborough

 

 

Meeting Convened 10:03 A.M.                        Meeting Adjourned 11:04 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:

 

Jerry Holland, Supv of Elections (09-764)

Joe Stelma, Clerk of Courts (09-826)

Michele Lee Remolde (09-769)

Y. Elaine Tisdale (09-807)

Nancy Kilgo, JEA (09-807)

Jerry L Friley (09-813)

Nicholas C. Howland (09-814)

Christi Veleta, Environmental & Compliance (09-814)

Donald G Ingram (09-852)

Angela Moyer (09-777)

Gena Coursen (09-777)

Chris Sutton, Mayor’s Ofc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held November 16, 2009.

 

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.  2009-611

ORD Amend Council Rule 4.301 (Regular Order of Business), to Provide an Addnl Period of Public Comment at End of City Council Mtg. (Sidman) (C/M Lee, Johnson)

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

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

    8/17/2009 R Amend/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 8/25/2009 CO AMEND/Rerefer; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

5.  2009-645

ORD Reducing Salaries of the City Council by 50%, Notwithstanding Provisions of Sec 129.102, Ord Code; Require Council Members to pay Full Cost of Health & Hospitalization Insurance Coverage if they Choose to Participate. (Rohan) (C/M Shad)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F, PHS

 

    8/17/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/17/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/17/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/25/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DENY 6-1 (Shad)

 

 

 

 

6.  2009-701

ORD-MC Estab a Tentative Budget Process Initiated by May 1st & Concluded by June 30th each Yr; Amend Subpart A (Budgets & Budget Ords; Millage Levy) of Chapt 106 (Budget) by Enacting new Sec 106.200 (Tentative Gen Govt Budget) to Estab said Process; Amend Sec 106.201 (Time of Submission) to change its Title to "Final Annual Budget; Time of Submission" & to Reflect it Addresses the Final Annual Budget. (Rohan) (C/M Webb & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09, 9/22/09

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    8/31/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/31/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO PH Contd 9/22/09/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

7.  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

 

 

 

 

8.  2009-748

RESO of City's Support for Continuation of Congressional funding of the Joint Strike Fighter F136 Alternate Engine Proj. (Clements) (C/M Fussell)

 

1. 9/22/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/5/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/13/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

9.  2009-764

ORD Reducing # of Precincts, Polling Locations & Changes to Boundaries of those Combining Precincts; 01A & 01J to be 01A; 01G & 01L to be 01G; 03P & 03R to be 03R; 04D & 04E to be 04E; 07K & 07L to be 07L; 08F & 08Q to be 08Q; 09K & 09T to be 09T; 10A & 10 to be 10A; 13C & 13V to be 13C; 14T & 14X to be 14T. (Rohan) (Supv of Elections)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/13/09

 

1. 9/22/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/5/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/13/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND(2)/APPROVE 6-0 (#1 Combine 11C & 11E; #2 Remove Reference to 08F & 08Q)

 

 

 

 

10.  2009-768

ORD Approp $508,676 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to Contribute to JTA as Part of "Kings Rd Streetscape Enhancemt at Edward Waters College"; Providing for Procuremt Directive; Waiving Sec 111.76, Ord Code, to Allow Planting on FDOT Propty. (Sidman) (C/M Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/13/09

 

1. 9/22/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    10/5/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/5/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/6/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/13/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Revised Agreement; Add Tree Plan; Revised CIP & Funding Summary; Correct Proj Name)

 

 

 

11.  2009-769

RESO Conf Sheriff's Appt of Michele Lee Remolde as Chief of Personnel & Professional Standards Div; Provide Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 9/22/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/5/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/13/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

12.  2009-777

ORD Approp $50,581 from Gen Fund - Debt Svc Acct to Clerk of Courts, Addnl Funds for Storage of Records. (BT 09-181) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/27/09

 

1. 10/13/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    10/19/2009 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 8-0;    10/19/2009 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0

 

2. 10/27/2009 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2009-807

RESO Conf Appt of Y. Elaine Tisdale, JEA Rep to the Civil Svcs Bd for 1st Term exp 6/30/12, Replacing William M Cutts. (Sidman) (Req of JEA)

 

1. 10/13/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/19/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/27/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2009-808

RESO Appt William Bishop as Member of North Fla Transportation Planning Organization, Replacing Art Graham for unexp Term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 10/13/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/19/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/27/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Appt C/M Lee in place of Bishop)

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2009-813

RESO Conf Appt of Jerry L Friley, III to Jax Historic Preservation Comm, Replacing Brenda Ezell, for Unexp Term exp 3/4/10 & a 1st Full Term exp 3/4/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/13/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/19/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/27/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.  2009-814

RESO Appt Nicholas C Howland as Member of Environmental Protection Bd, Replacing William Walton as Affected Industry Rep, for 1st Term exp 9/30/13. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 10/13/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    10/19/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/27/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.  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)

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

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.  2009-826

ORD Approp $63,000 from Courts Innovations/Judicial Support Acct to fund Senior Judges Needed due to Overload of Cases Resulting from Unforseen Judiciary Vacancies; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 10-012) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.  2009-847

RESO Conf Appt of Jeffrey W Beck as Deputy Dir of Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

20.  2009-848

RESO Conf Appt of Lawrence Theriault as Chief of the Right-of-Way & Grounds Maint Div of the Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

21.  2009-849

RESO Conf Appt of Frederick F Forbes, Jr as Chief of the Solid Waste Div of the Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

22.  2009-850

RESO Conf Appt of Max O. Solano, M.D., Div Chief of Health Svcs in Ofc of the Sheriff; Provide Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.  2009-851

RESO Reappt Stephen R Nichols as Member of Jax Waterways Comm for 2nd Term exp 10/31/12. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.  2009-852

RESO Appt Donald G Ingram as Member of Jax - Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Charles Mann as Dist 14 Rep, for 1st Term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/M Corrigan)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25.  2009-853

RESO Honoring & Thanking Duska Dorschel & Tamer Britton for their Long & Outstanding Careers with the Duval County Cooperative Extension Service. (Clements) (C/M Jones, Yarborough)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.  2009-854

RESO Honoring & Congratulating Jacksonville University on its 75th Anniversary. (Clements) (C/M Yarborough, Crescimbeni, Johnson, Jones)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Add Rules Comm as Co-Sponsor)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27.  2009-855

RESO Honoring & Congratulating the Jacksonville Suns on Winning their 4th Southern League Baseball Championship. (Clements) (C/M Brown, Yarborough, Jones)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Add Rules Comm as Co-Sponsor)

 

 

 

 

 

 

28.  2009-859

ORD Renaming the LaSalle Pocket Park at 801 LaSalle St "Greenscape Celebration Park"; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

29.  2009-868

ORD 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

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

30.  2009-870

RESO of City Support for Transforming the American Heritage Rivers initiative into a Fed Prog, to allow the St Johns River & the 13 other American Heritage Rivers to be Eligible for Fed Funds. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.  2009-871

RESO Honoring & Commending Soldiers of the 146th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, "Saints of Service," Florida Army National Guard, on their Return from Deploymt in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Jackson) (C/M Fussell, Brown, Yarborough, Jones)

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Add Rules Comm as Co-Sponsor)

 

 

 

 

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