OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

June 15, 2009

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Jack Webb; Committee Members Kevin Hyde, Daniel Davis (excused), Glorious Johnson, Warren Jones (excused), Art Shad (arrived 10:05 a.m.), and Clay Yarborough; Council Member Denise Lee; Heather Norsworthy, Phillip Peterson, Janice Billy, and Kirk Sherman, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman, Shannon Eller, and Dylan Reingold, Office of General Counsel; Philip Zamarron and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor

 

The Committee Chair, Jack Webb, called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m., and the committee was in recess from 11:15 a.m. to 11:23 a.m.  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.  2009-371

RESO Conf Appt of Dr Janetta Norman to Planning Comm as Alternate Member for Initial Term exp 10/1/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    5/4/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/12/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

5.  2009-372

RESO Conf Appt of Joseph E Noll to Planning Comm as Alternate Member for Initial Term exp 10/1/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    5/4/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/12/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

6.  2009-373

RESO Conf Appt of Marvin Hill to Planning Comm as Alternate Member for Initial Term exp 10/1/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    5/4/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/12/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

7.  2009-399

ORD-Q Designating the Haydon Burns Public Library at 122 N. Ocean St as a Landmark & Landmark Site; Waiving Sec 307.102(k), Ord Code, a Requiremt that Bldg be at least 50 Yrs Old; Directing entry of Landmark & Landmark Site Designation on Zoning Atlas & Notification of Applicant, Propty Owner & Propty Appraiser of Designation. (Dist 4-Redman) (Shaw) (Req of Jax Historic Preservation Comm)

LUZ PH - 6/16/09

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/09

 

1. 5/12/2009 CO  Introduced: R,LUZ

 

    5/18/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer      5/19/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 


 

8.  2009-407

ORD Conveying .078 Acres (3,484 Sq Ft) of North Shore Park (RE# 033031-0000) to Gary F Keys Sr & Beverly W Keys for the Appraised Value; Waiving Sec 122.408 (Parklands Preservation Policy), Ord Code to allow Sale to a Home Owner for Parklands not to be Replaced & Waiving Sec 122.422 (Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div, Investigation of Need, Council Action). (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/09

 

1. 5/12/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    5/18/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/18/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/19/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

(Amendment requires that purchaser pay for appraisal, requires that proceeds from sale be placed in a Park Replacement Fund specifically for North Shore Park, and corrects acreage)

 

9.  2009-428

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 35 (Environmental & Compliance Dept), Pt 4 (Animal Care & Control Div), Ord Code, to rename as Animal Care & Protective Svcs Div. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/09

 

1. 5/26/2009 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    6/1/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/2/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/9/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

10.  2009-432

ORD Reducing Number of Precincts & Not Reducing Number of Polling Locations & Apv Changes to Boundaries of Adjoining Precincts by Combining Precincts 01 & 01V to be 01; 01M & 01P to be 01P; 02M & 02W to be 02M; 03H & 03J to be 03H, 04R & 04T to be 04T; 05F & 05H to be 05H; 05J & 05K to be 05J; 06G & 06V to be 06G; 06H & 06N to be 06N; 06J & 06T to be 06J; 07C & 07J to be 07J & 11H & 11X to be 11H. (Sidman) (Req of Supv of Elections)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

11.  2009-433

RESO Conf Reappt of Helen C Rowan to JEDC as a Downtown Rep for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/26/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/9/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

12.  2009-434

RESO Conf Reappt of E. "Zim" Zimmerman Boulos to JEDC for a 3rd Full Term exp 6/30/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/26/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/9/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

13.  2009-436

ORD Altering the Boundaries of Precincts 13F, 13G & 13H; Clarifying & Repealing Ord 2009-306-E. (Rohan) (Req of Supv of Elections)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/09

 

1. 5/26/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/9/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

14.  2009-445

ORD Supplementing Ord 2006-888-E Auth Issuance of Taxable Spec Rev Bonds, Series 2009A, of $32,500,000 to (1) Refund Outstanding Commercial Paper Issued for Settlemt Pymt in Case of Nora Williams et al v. City of Jacksonville et al & (2) Reimburse City for Leasehold Improvemts in Ed Ball Bldg & Equipmt for Office Space use; Waive Sec 104.211 (Procedure for Sale of Bonds) to allow Awarding Sale of Bonds on a Negotiated Basis. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/09

 

1. 5/26/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    6/1/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/1/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/9/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-1 (Yarborough)

(Amendment attaches Budget Transfer and deletes certain refinancing authorization relative to the amount derived from bond funds)

 

15.  2009-446

ORD Supplementing Ord 2006-888-E Auth the Issuance of its Spec Rev Bonds, Series 2009B, of $300,000,000 to Finance a Portion of the Remaining BJP Cost; Waive Sec 104.211 (Procedure for Sale of Bonds) to allow Awarding Sale of Bonds on a Negotiated Basis. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/09

 

1. 5/26/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F, TEU (Added to TEU on 6/9/09) by CP

 

    6/1/2009 F Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 4-0;    6/1/2009 R Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 6/9/2009 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F/Referred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

MOTION to Approve failed of passage on a vote of 3-2 (Johnson, Yarborough)

 

DEFER

 

16.  2009-447

ORD Supplementing Ord 2006-888-E Auth Issuance of its Spec Rev Bonds, Series 2009C, of $40,000,000 for Acquisition & Constrn of certain Capital Equipmt & Improvemts Prev Authorized by Ord 2001-1333-E; Waive Sec 104.211 (Procedure for Sale of Bonds) to allow Awarding Sale of Bonds on a Negotiated Basis. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/09

 

1. 5/26/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F, TEU (Added to TEU on 6/9/09 by CP)

 

    6/1/2009 F Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 4-0;    6/1/2009 R Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 6/9/2009 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F/Referred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-1 (Yarborough)

 


 

17.  2009-448

RESO Conf Reappt of Drew D Frick as Member of Joint Planning Comm for 2nd Term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 5/26/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/9/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

18.  2009-449

RESO Reappt Jason B Caldow as Member of 2009 Value Adjustmt Bd as a Citizen Member owning Homestead Propty, for term 7/1/09 - 6/30/10. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 5/26/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/9/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

19.  2009-454

ORD Declaring Surplus a Propty at SE Corner of De Kalb & Englewood Avenues; Waive Sec 122.422(c) (Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div; Investigation of Need; Council Action), Ord Code. (Dist 4-Redman) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

20.  2009-460

RESO Reappt Henry B Fonde, Jr as Member of Duval County Tourist Dev Council as a Tourist Accommodation Industry Rep for a 3rd Term exp 6/30/13. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  2009-461

RESO Conf Appt of Ryan H Jones as Member of Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, Replacing John Palombi for 1st Term exp 6/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

22.  2009-462

RESO Conf Appt of William B Killingsworth as Dir of Planning & Dev Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 


 

23.  2009-464

ORD Establishing an Honorary Street Designation & Installation of a Roadway Marker on Raines Viking Way; Honoring & Recognizing Coach James Day; Approp $200 from Spec Council Contingency Acct for Installation of Marker; Waiving Requiremts of Sec 745.102(e)(2), Ord Code, re Persons who Honorary Street Designation may be Named after. (Dist 10-Brown) (Sidman) (C/M Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

24.  2009-465

ORD Approp $9,578 from Spec Council Contingency - Undesignated to pay SMG the Costs of Facility Rental & Expenses for 2009 Southeastern Mounted Police Competition 9/24/09 - 9/27/09. (Sidman) (C/M Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

25.  2009-466

ORD Approp $8,756 from Dist 10 ETR Funds for Football Equipmt for Raines High School; Waive Requiremts of Autumn Bond & Sec 106.315, Ord Code, that Bond Funds be used on Municipal Propty; Provide for Direct Procuremt of Contractual Svcs Pursuant to Sec 126.107(g). (Sidman) (C/M Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

26.  2009-467

ORD Approp $168,078 from Dist 3 ETR Bond for Installation of 6,200 Sq Ft Batting Cage & Picnic Pavilion at Wingate Park on Penman Rd S, Jax Beach; Invoke Exception to Sec 126.107(G) to use Jaguar Builders of Jax, Inc & auth Contract with same; Request Procuremt Div Waive the Constrn Bond for Capital Proj under $200,000; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Request Emerg Apv. (Dist 13-Graham) (Sidman) (C/M Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

27.  2009-468

ORD Approp $780,316 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Landscape Improvemts on Roosevelt Blvd R/W bet McDuff Ave & Park St; Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) to auth "Roosevelt Blvd Phase I Planting - Plymouth to Park St"; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g), Ord Code, to Award Contract to Greenscape of Jacksonville, Inc. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 


 

28.  2009-471

RESO Vacating Portion of Jacksonville Heights Plat; Auth Replat of said Lands into the Magnolia Glynn Subdiv; Abandoning Certain Unopened Rds within Boundaries of Replat which have not been Opened & Have not become Suitable & Necessary for Traveling Public & Ensuring Legal Access to Abutting Proptys; Request Emerg Apv. (Sidman) (C/M Davis)

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 

29.  2009-473

RESO Appt Joe Bailey as Member of Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Annie Mae Barlow as Dist 10 Rep, for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/M Brown)

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

30.  2009-474

RESO Recognizing & Commending Suited for Success Jacksonville, Inc. (Campbell) (C/M Brown)

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

31.  2009-477

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt with AFSCME Bargaining Unit 79 for 10-1-07 - 9/30/10 (2008 Re-Opener); Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

(Amendment corrects certain bargaining unit numbers)

 

32.  2009-478

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt with CWA Professional Bargaining Unit 120 for 10-1-08 - 9/30/11; Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 

33.  2009-479

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt with Jax Consolidated Lodge No. 5-30, Fraternal Order of Police (Police Officers thru Sergeants) Employees Bargaining Unit 040 for 10-1-08 - 9/30/09; Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

(Amendment adds certain bargaining unit numbers)

 


 

34.  2009-480

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt with Jax Consolidated Lodge No. 5-30, Fraternal Order of Police (Rank & File Corrections Officers Unit) (FOP-Corrections) Employees Bargaining Unit 045 for 10-1-08 - 9/30/09; Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 

35.  2009-481

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt with Jax Consolidated Lodge No. 5-30, Fraternal Order of Police (Supervisory Corrections Officers Unit) (FOP Corrections) Employees Bargaining Unit 046 for 10-1-08 - 9/30/09; Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 

36.  2009-482

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt with Jax Consolidated Lodge No. 5-30, Fraternal Order of Police (Lieutenants & Captains) Employees Bargaining Unit 041 for 10-1-08 - 9/30/09; Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 

37.  2009-483

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt with Internat'l Assn of Firefighters (Fire Fighters, Fire Engineers, Fire Lieutenants & Fire Captains) Employees Bargaining Unit 030 for 10-1-08 - 9/30/09; Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 

38.  2009-484

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt with Internat'l Assn of Firefighters (Fire District Chiefs) Employees Bargaining Unit 141 for 10-1-08 - 9/30/09; Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 


 

39.  2009-485

ORD Approp $806,179 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership Funds for Downpymt Assist re Fla Homebuyer Opportunity Prog ($765,870.05 Contract with Housing Partnership of Northeast Florida, Inc to Administer Prog & $40,308.95 for Admin, Monitoring & Compliance Costs of the Housing & Neighborhoods Dept); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 09-139) (McCain) (Req of Mayor & C/M Davis & Fussell)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 4-1 (Yarborough)

(Substitute revises LHAP and incorporates plans for how funding will be spent)

 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:34 a.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

(904) 630-1679

 

Posted 06.16.09

11:40 a.m.