OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

July 19, 2010

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Denise Lee; Committee Members Stephen Joost, William Bishop, Richard Clark (excused 11:53 a.m.), John Crescimbeni, Art Shad, and Clay Yarborough (excused 12:00 p.m.); Council President Jack Webb; Council Member Glorious Johnson; Janice Billy and Sean Costigan, Office of Council Auditor; Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Juliette Williams and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall and Lisa Rinaman, Office of the Mayor

 

The Committee Chair, Denise Lee, called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.  Council President Webb gave brief greetings and spoke concerning the work of the committee this year, especially relative to redistricting.  Afterward, the committee took the following actions:

 

1.  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

 

2.  2010-226

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of 7th St W, an Opened & Improved R/W bet Powhattan & Hiram Sts, at Req of Edward Waters College, Subject to Reservation of Easemt over closed R/W for Ingress & Egress & for all Utilities; Waive Processing Fee of Sec 123.102(b)(2)(i), Ord Code, Because of Applicant's Work in Concert with CDBG Proj of the Housing & Neighborhoods Dept, Community Dev Div & for Improvemt of Pedestrian Safety. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 4/20/10, 5/18/10,6/2/10,6/15/10,7/20/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10

 

1. 3/23/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    4/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/6/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY           Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

3.  2010-227

ORD Conf Appt of Dayatra M Coles as Chief of the Housing Svcs Div of Housing & Neighborhoods Dept; Waive Sec 55.202, Ord Code, that the Chief of said Div have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an Accredited College or University. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10

 

1. 3/23/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY                     Fact Sheet

 

WITHDRAW  7 - 0

 

4.  2010-287

RESO Conf Appt of Jackie Perry to Bd of Library Trustees, Replacing Derek Dewan, for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/13/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/19/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/27/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

    6/14/2010 R Sub/Rerefer 4-0

 

3. 6/22/2010 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 7 - 0

 

5.  2010-326

ORD-MC Estab New Chapt 149 (Prohibition on the Use of Slot Machine-Like Spinning Reels, Video Displays or Similar Technology to Display the Results of a Raffle, Sweepstakes, Contest or Other Promotion) of Title VI (Business, Trades & Occupations), Ord Code; Provide for Civil Penalties & Injunctive Relief; Estab Exemptions. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde, Redman, Holt, Yarborough, Davis, Shad, Corrigan, Graham) (CPAC Letter of Support on File)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/11/10

 

1. 4/27/2010 CO  Introduced: R,PHS(Added to RCD as per C/P 5/11/2010) (Added to F per C/P 6/1/10)

 

    5/3/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/3/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/11/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, RCD, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

6.  2010-360

RESO Making Findings Pursuant to Sec 409.147, F.S.; Designate New Town Neighborhood in 32209 as Jax Children's Initiative. (Sidman) (C/M Jones)

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: R,PHS

 

    5/17/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/17/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/25/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

7.  2010-406

RESO Appt Stephen C Swann, P.E. as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing Lynette Self, for Partial Term exp 12/31/10 & a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/13. (McCain) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

8.  2010-420

RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-1 in 2011 Legislative Session to Amend Article 1 (Govt) of Charter to Estab an Ethics Policy, Ethics Code & Ethics Comm to Provide that City's Constitutional Officers shall be Subject to Ethics Code & Repeal Sec 18.10 (Ethics Education & Appl of Ethics Laws) because of Amend to Article 1. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

WITHDRAW 7 - 0

 

9.  2010-435

ORD Waiving Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Pt 3 (Prof Svcs Contracts) to allow City, thru TDC, to Extend its Contract Agreemt with Visit Jacksonville for 24 Mos after Exp Date of 9/30/10. (McCain) (Req of TDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/8/10

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/1/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/2/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

10.  2010-441

ORD Approp $90,088 to use in Joint Proj by UNF & JU to Produce a Report on Health & State of St Johns River; Waive Conflicting Provisions of Secs 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Ord Code & Provide Exemptions from City's Procuremt Code Pursuant to Subsecs 126.107 (f) & (g); Request Emerg Apv. (BT 10-137) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/22/10

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD,JWW

 

    6/10/2010 JWW Approve 9-0

 

    6/14/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/15/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY                          Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6 - 0

(Amendment attaches executed BT and legislative fact sheet; correctly identifies board minutes as Exhibit 2; authorizes amendment to contract and attaches amended agreement as Exhibit 3; places original agreement on file; removes request for emergency action)

 

11.  2010-443

ORD Apv Polling Place Location for Precinct 12C, Effective for 8/24/10 Primary Election. (Rohan) (Req of Supv of Elections)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/22/10

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 6 - 0

 

 

12.  2010-459

RESO Appt George W Washington, III as Member of Enterprise Zone Dev Agency Bd, Replacing Randy Boswell, for 1st Term exp 12/31/13. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE  7 - 0

 

13.  2010-460

RESO Appt Fred J Engness as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing Stephen Busey as Gen Public Rep, for Partial Term exp 12/31/10 & a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/13. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE  7 - 0

 

14.  2010-461

RESO Appt Gary L Anderson as Member of Jax Waterways Comm, Replacing Edward Grey as Gen Public Rep, for 1st Term exp 12/31/12. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

15.  2010-462

RESO Conf Appt of James Register, Replacing Billy F Edwards, Jr, to Civil Svc Bd for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 7 - 0

 

16.  2010-463

RESO Conf Appt of Christopher G Creed, Replacing John Craddock, to Jax Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for Unexp Term exp 1/31/11 & a 1st Full Term exp 1/31/15. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE  6 - 0

 

17.  2010-464

RESO Conf Appt of Heather Duncan, Replacing Harriet J MacDonald, to Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for 1st Full Term exp 1/31/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE  7 – 0

18.  2010-465

RESO Conf Reappt of Willie "Pete" C Jackson to Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for 2nd Full Term exp 1/31/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 7 - 0

 

19.  2010-466

RESO Conf Reappt of Lawrence Jones to Jax Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for 2nd Full Term exp 1/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 7 - 0

 

20.  2010-467

RESO Conf Reappt of Susan Rudd to Jax Water & Sewer Expansion Authority for 2nd full Term exp 1/31/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE  7 - 0

(Amendment reflects appointee’s name change from Susan Rudd to Susan R. West)

 

21.  2010-470

RESO Conf Appt of Douglas A Brown as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Joseph Augustus as a Cultural Council Rep, for 1st Term exp 12/31/12. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE  7 - 0

 

22.  2010-471

RESO Conf Appt of Elaine E Brown as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Mary Ellen Smith as a Cultural Council Rep, for 1st Term exp 12/31/12. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 7 - 0

 

23.  2010-472

RESO Conf Appt of Jessica A Deal as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Allison Korman as a Cultural Council Rep for Unexp Term exp 12/31/10. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 7 - 0

 

24.  2010-473

RESO Reappt Peter D Sleiman as Member of Jax Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees for 4-Yr Term exp 6/1/14. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

25.  2010-474

RESO Reappt Jason B Caldow as Member of 2010 Value Adjustmt Bd as a Citizen Member owning Homestead Propty, for Term 7/1/10 - 6/30/11. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 7 - 0

 

26.  2010-490

RESO Conf Appt of Thomas Russell Hackney as Div Chief of Patrol East in Ofc of the Sheriff; Provide a Retroactive Appt & Confirmation. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE  7 - 0

 

27.  2010-491

ORD Reappt Sunil "Sonny" Bhikha as Member of Duval County Tourist Dev Council as Rep of Tourist Accommodation Industry for 3rd Term exp 6/30/14; Waive Sec 50.104, Ord Code, re Limit of Consecutive Terms. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/22/10

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/14/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

28.  2010-500

ORD Amend Rule 4.503 (Council Members to Occupy Regular Seats), Council Rules, to Require Recordation of Affirmative Votes when Council Members are not Seated, but have not been Formally Excused from Meetings. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/P Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

29.  2010-501

ORD Amend Chapter 1 (Organization of the Council), Rule 1.103 (Method of Election of Officers), Council Rules, to Prohibit a Candidate for President-Designate from Running for Vice President-Designate. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

30.  2010-509

RESO Appt Julie A Dion as Member of Duval County Tourist Dev Council as a Tourist Industry Rep, replacing Vicki Bridges for Unexp Term exp 6/30/11. (Welsh) (Introduced by C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

31.  2010-510

RESO Conf Reappt of Jason M Fischer as Member of Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Welsh) (Introduced by C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 6 - 0

 

32.  2010-511

RESO Conf Appt of C. Scott Wiley as Member of Duval County Election Advisory Panel, Replacing Fred Engness, for 1st Term exp 4/16/13. (Welsh) (Introduced by C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

33.  2010-512

RESO Conf Reappt of Martin J Wander as Chair of Cultural Svc Grant Comm for 2nd Term exp 12/31/12. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND  & REREFER

 

34.  2010-513

RESO Commemorating Life & Civic Contributions of William M. Sulzbacher. (Clements) (Introduced by C/M Hyde)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6 – 0

(Amendment includes committee members as sponsors)

 

35.  2010-531

RESO Expressing City Support for Proposed Adjustmt to Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction for the Mayport Naval Station Federal Geographic Area. (Rohan) (C/M Yarborough)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

36.  2010-532

RESO Conf Appt of Ernest McDuffie, III, to Taxation Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, Replacing Nicole E Lester, for Unexp Term exp 6/30/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 6 - 0

 

 

37.  2010-533

RESO Conf Reappt of Jonathan R Garza to Downtown Dev Review Bd as Contractor/ Developer/ Realtor Rep for 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

38.  2010-534

RESO Conf Reappt of Roland Udenze to Downtown Dev Review Bd as Architect Owner Rep for 2nd Full Term exp 6/30/12. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

39.  2010-535

RESO Recognizing & Commending Officer Raymond W (Ray) Boyd, III for Loyal Svc to City, Ofc of the Sheriff & to Jax City Council as its Sergeant-at-Arms. (Campbell) (Introduced by C/M Graham, Fussell, Yarborough & Co-Sponsored by CM Johnson)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6 – 0

(Amendment includes committee members as sponsors)

 

40.  2010-536

RESO Congratulating the Right Reverend Carolyn P Horton on Being Elected the 1st Female Bishop for the Southeastern Dist of the United Holy Church of America, Inc. (Clements) (C/M Brown)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 6 - 0

 

41.  2010-537

ORD Approp $100,000 from Rec & Community Svcs (RCS)/Adult Svcs for Grant thru Community Foundation, Inc to the Community Safety Net Fund, for Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance & Emerg Assistance due to Economic Conditions; Auth Agreemt with Community Foundation, Inc; Waive Chapt 118 (Public Svc Grant Approp) to Allow all Funds for said Use & Require Final Financial & Programmatic Report to Council Auditors within 30 Days of Proj Completion; Designate Oversight by RCS Dept. (BT 10-145) (McCain) (Req of Mayor & C/M Clark & Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

42.  2010-538

RESO Appt Joshua Darrell Cockrell as Member of Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida, Inc, filling Purchaser slot held by John Montgomery for Unexp Term exp 9/30/10 & a 1st Full 2-Yr Term exp 9/30/12. (Welsh) (C/P Clark)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

                             BILL SUMMARY

 

                             READ 2ND & REREFER

 

Mr. Curtis Lee addressed the committee to express opposition to the reappointment of Mr. Peter Sleiman to the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Board of Trustees (2010-473).

 

The meeting was adjourned at 12:08 p.m.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

(904) 630-1679

 

Posted 07.20.10

10:30 a.m.