OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

May 4, 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, Glorious Johnson, Warren Jones (arrived 10:15 a.m.), Art Shad (arrived 10:02 a.m.), and Clay Yarborough; Council President Ronnie Fussell; Council Members John Crescimbeni, Don Redman, and Michael Corrigan; Mike Hogan, Tax Collector; Heather Norsworthy and Janice Billy, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman, Steve Rohan, and Rick Mullaney, 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 10:01 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.  2009-205

ORD-MC Amend Pt 5 (Allowances & Expense Accts) of Chapt 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code; Deleting & Renumbering & Creating new Secs; Approp $6,142,698 from Various Accts for Take Home Vehicles & Automobile Allowances for certain Constitutional Officers; Auth Policies for Car Allowances & Use of City Motor Vehicles by City Employees. (BT 09-072) (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/09

 

1. 2/24/2009 CO  Introduced: F, R

 

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

 

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

 

    3/16/2009 F Sub/Rerefer 7-0;    3/16/2009 R Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 3/24/2009 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F,R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

(Amendment attaches Exhibit 3, identifying stricken sections of the Ordinance Code; attaches a corrected BT; attaches a revised Vehicle Replacement Schedule, including only those vehicles previously approved by Council during the budget process; removes provision to increase auto allowance for Constitutional Officers)

 

5.  2009-317

ORD re Foreclosure Prevention, Assistance & Relief; Info to be Placed on COJ.net; Distribution of Literature to those subject to a Filing of Lis Pendens; Mayor to Support State & Fed Legislation Providing Foreclosure Assistance & Relief; Encourage City's Independent Authorities to Provide Consumer Info & Advertising re Foreclosure Assistance & Relief; Create Jacksonville Foreclosure Relief Task Force. (Sidman) (C/M Hyde)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/09

 

1. 4/14/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    4/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/20/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

6.  2009-318

ORD Approp $51,345 from Tree Mitigation & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Tree Planting in Murray Hills Four Corners Park at 4602 Lawnview St; Provide for Procuremt Directive. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/09

 

1. 4/14/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    4/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/20/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

7.  2009-319

RESO Reappt James E Cobb as Member of Duval County Research & Dev Auth for a 4-Yr Term exp 10/17/12. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 4/14/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/20/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

8.  2009-322

RESO Conf Appt of George W Robbins, III, Replacing Joy G Korman, to Library Board of Trustees for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/14/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/20/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

9.  2009-323

ORD Approp $416,160 from Tree Mitigation & Related Expenses Trust Fund for "Riverview Tree Planting" Proj; Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) to auth Proj; Provide for Procuremt Directive. (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/09

 

1. 4/14/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    4/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/20/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

(Corrects account name and attaches revised Exhibit 1)

 

10.  2009-331

RESO Conf Appt of Meredith Hines to Jax Housing and Community Dev Commission, Representing Local Planning Agcy, for 1st Full Term exp 10/1/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/14/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/20/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

11.  2009-332

RESO Conf Appt of Ernest "Ernie" Isaac, Jr, Replacing James E McCollum, to Jax Aviation Auth for Unexp Term exp 9/30/09 & to a 1st Full Term exp 9/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/14/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/20/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

12.  2009-333

ORD Approp $183,575 from Tree Mitigation & Related Expenses Trust Fund for "JEA Mandarin Water Facility - Landscaping" Proj as a Buffer at JEA Reclamation Facility at 10828 Hampton Rd; Provide for Procuremt Directive; Provide Oversight by Public Works Dept; Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) to Auth said Proj. (Dist 6-Webb) (Rohan) (C/M Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/09

 

1. 4/14/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    4/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/20/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

13.  2009-339

ORD Approp $350,700 from Interest Earnings to cover 1-time Costs to Expand Hogan Rd Tax Collectors Ofc to Accommodate full Driver License Svcs due to Closure of 2 State Ofcs in Duval Co; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 09-113) (McCain) (Req of Tax Collector)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/12/09

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 6-1 (Johnson)

 

14.  2009-340

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Lease Agreemt bet City, Tax Collector, & Hogan's Corner, LLC for 3,000 Sq Ft Addnl Ofc Space at 7060 Beach Blvd to Operate a Driver License Ofc, Same Terms & Conditions except New Start Date of 7/1/09; Request Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/12/09

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 6-1 (Johnson)

 

15.  2009-362

ORD Directing Ofc of Gen Counsel to Pursue a Declaratory Relief Action re Contractual Disputes with Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc over Terms of Landfill Operation Agreemt & other known Actionable Controversies. (Sidman) (C/M Crescimbeni, Yarborough)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/12/09

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

EMERGENCY/SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 7-0

(Substitute revises recitals; provides for the taking of all appropriate legal means; provides for engagement of special counsel; appropriates funds; and requests emergency passage)

 

16.  2009-363

RESO Declaring May 9-17, 2009 as National Tourism Week in Jax with the Theme "Discover Great American Traditions". (Clements) (C/P Fussell and CM Yarborough)

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

17.  2009-364

RESO Honoring & Commending the Jacksonville Offshore Sport Fishing Club on its 50th Anniversary. (Clements) (C/M Holt, Bishop & Yarborough)

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

18.  2009-366

RESO Congratulating the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras & the Grand Youth Palace on the 10th Annual Grand Youth Session in Jax, June 19-21, 2009. (Jackson) (C/M Johnson)

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

19.  2009-369

RESO Conf Appt of Robert A Buehn as Chief of the Military Affairs, Veterans & Disabled Svcs Div of the Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

20.  2009-370

RESO Appt Melody Starr Bishop to JIA Redev Agcy Bd, Replacing Ingrid Freeman-Claxton as the School Bd Dist 1 Rep for 1st Term 7/1/09 - 6/30/13. (Welsh) (C/P Fussell)

 

1. 4/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

22.  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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

23.  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

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 a.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

(904) 630-1679

 

Posted 05.05.09

3:35 p.m.