OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

October 5, 2009

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Art Shad; Committee Members Jack Webb, William Bishop, Michael Corrigan (arrived 10:19 a.m.), John Crescimbeni, Denise Lee (arrived 10:11 a.m.), and Clay Yarborough; Council Members Glorious Johnson and Kevin Hyde; Heather Norsworthy, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman and Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Philip Zamarron and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor; Jerry Holland, Supervisor of Elections

 

The Committee Chair, Art Shad, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:

 

1.  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

 

2.  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

 


 

3.  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

 

4.  2009-515

ORD-MC Repealing Ord 2007-837-E, Re Solid Waste Svc Fees & Pt 5 (Solid Waste Svc Fee) of Chapt 352 (Waste Collection & Disposal Svc by Contractors & City); Eliminating Said Fees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

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

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU (PHS, TEU, RCD, LUZ per CP Clark 7-27/09)

 

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

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;     8/4/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;   

    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

WITHDRAW 7-0

 

5.  2009-516

ORD-MC Repealing Ords 2007-836-E & 2008-129-E, Re Stormwater Mgmt & Chapt 754 (Stormwater Mgmt Utility Code); Eliminating Certain Stormwater Mgmt Fees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

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

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU, (PHS, RCD, LUZ per CP Clark  7-27-09)

 

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

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;   

    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

WITHDRAW 7-0

 

6.  2009-517

ORD-MC Repealing Ord 2007-838-E, Re JEA & Charter; Amend Article 21 (JEA), Repealing Payment of Franchise Fees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU, (PHS, RCD, LUZ per CP Clark 7-27-09)

 

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

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;   

    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU,PHS,RCD,LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary

 

WITHDRAW 7-0

 


 

7.  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)

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

 

8.  2009-590

RESO Conf Appt of Dawn Lockhart as Member of Jax Foreclosure Task Force for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/11. (Sidman) (C/P Clark & Req of Mayor)

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

9.  2009-606

RESO Conf Appt of William Casey Bulgin, Replacing Henry B Thomas, to Jax Human Rights Comm for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

10.  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

 


 

11.  2009-622

RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-1 which would Amend Secs 5.03, 6.01, 8.02, 9.02, 10.02 & 11.02, City Charter, to Change Date of Assuming Ofc of Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of Elections, Property Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following November Elections coinciding with Gubernatorial Elections Commencing 2010; Provide that Ofc Holders at Time of Passage serve thru 6/30/11 & that those Assuming Ofc as Result of the First November 2010 Elections will Assume Ofc on 7/1/11 & their Terms shall Exp on 12/31/14 & shall be Full Terms for Purposes of Term Limits. (Rohan) (C/M Redman, Holt, Clark)

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/17/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/25/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

    8/31/2009 R Amend/Approve 6-1 (Shad)

 

3. 9/8/2009 CO REREFERRED; R 14-2 (Crescimbeni, Joost)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

12.  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

 

DEFER

 

13.  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

 

DEFER

 

14.  2009-712

ORD Amend Reso 2008-729-A, Appt of Bursey Armstrong to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm for Initial 2-Yr Term exp 11/30/10, to Seat him as the Jax Housing & Community Dev Commissioner Member representing Banking Industry & Appt for Full Term exp 11/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/31/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 


 

15.  2009-713

RESO Conf Appt of Charles Spencer to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm as a Duval County Resident for Partial Term exp 11/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/31/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

16.  2009-716

RESO of Council support for Local Bill J-2 which would Amend Secs 5.03, 6.01, 8.02, 9.02, 10.02 & 11.02, City Charter, to Change Date of Assuming Office of the Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of Elections, Propty Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following Fall "Odd Year" Elections commencing in 2011; Provide that Ofc Holders at Time of Passage serve thru 12/31/11 & shall be Full Terms for Purposes of Term Limits & that those Elected in Fall 2011 Elections shall assume Ofc on 1/1/12 & their Terms shall Exp on 12/31/15 for that one term. (Rohan) (C/M Webb)

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    8/31/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

17.  2009-733

ORD Approp $35,600 from ETR Funds for Installation of HVAC ($24,600) & Fire Alarm ($10,000) in Metro Kids Konnection, Inc Bldg at 5020 Cleveland Rd; Waive Requiremts of Autumn Bond for Use on City Propty & be Open to Public; Require Compliance with var Secs of Chapts 106  & 118; Designate Public Works to Oversee Proj; Provide for Direct Procuremt of Contractual Svcs Pursuant to Sec 126.107(g), Ord Code. (Dist 10-Brown) (Sidman) (C/M Brown)

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

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    9/14/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/14/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/15/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

18.  2009-734

ORD Approp $55,551 ($49,786 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund & $5,765 from ETR Autumn Bond Acct) for Funding Assist to Greenscape for the Oceanway Middle School Outdoor Classroom Proj; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g) to Direct Contract with Greenscape; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Sidman) (C/M Holt)

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

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    9/14/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/14/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/15/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 


 

19.  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

 

20.  2009-740

ORD Approp $499,320 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Landscaping Design ($36,600) & Tree Planting of Southside Blvd Medians from JTB Blvd to I-95 Overpass; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to auth Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Auth Use under Procuremt Code of Continuing Contract with R-A-M Professional Group, Inc; Provide Procuremt Directive to Competitively Bid the Tree Planting. (Sidman) (C/M Graham)

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

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    9/14/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/14/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/15/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

(Amendment waives tree protection Code section to place trees on FDOT property, corrects bill title, and clarifies construction will be bid)

 

21.  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

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

22.  2009-749

RESO Mourning the Passing of Nam Kinh Huynh, Manager of Environmental & Compliance Dept's Water Quality Branch. (Jackson) (C/M Yarborough)

 

1. 9/22/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

23.  2009-763

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of New Berlin Rd R/W near Intersec with SR 9A, Transferred to City by JTA on 9/12/90; Declaring Surplus said R/W & Conveying to JPA at No Cost; Waive Sec 122.422 (Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div), Ord Code. (Dist 11-Holt) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 10/20/09

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

 

1. 9/22/2009 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

24.  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

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 


 

25.  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

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

26.  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

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

27.  2009-770

RESO Conf Reappt of William E Simpson to Constrn Trades Qualifying Bd as a Roofing contractor Rep for 2nd Full Term exp 9/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/22/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

28.  2009-771

RESO Conf Reappt of Robert "Bobby" E Hazouri as Electrical Contractor Rep to Constrn Trades Qualifying Bd for 2nd Full Term exp 9/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/22/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

29.  2009-772

RESO Conf Reappt of Adrienne L Conrad to Planning Comm, Duval County At-Large, for 2nd Full Term exp 9/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/22/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:36 a.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

(904) 630-1679

 

Posted 10.06.09

9:15 a.m.