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OFFICE OF
CITY COUNCIL
RES EARCH DIVISION
RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 17, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
First Floor, City Hall
117 West Duval Street
Attendance: Committee Chair Bill Bishop; Committee Members John Crescimbeni, Lori Boyer, Johnny Gaffney, Ray Holt, Matt Schellenberg, and Clay Yarborough; Janice Billy and Sean Costigan, Office of Council Auditor; Peggy Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Philip Zamarron and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Jessica Deal, Office of the Mayor
The Committee Chair, Bill Bishop, called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:
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1. 2011-89 |
ORD
Approp $30,000 from Spec Council Operating Contingency Fund for City's 2012
Martin Luther King, Jr Parade; Auth Funds Carryover; Designate Oversight by
Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Provide Spending Limitations. (Rohan)
(Introduced by C/M R. Brown) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/22/11 |
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2/8/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F |
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2/14/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 2/14/2011 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/22/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F |
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Bill Summary C/M
Reggie Brown explained the request and addressed questions. Discussion included previous funding, the
proposed budget and updates, funding and attendance for other national
holiday events, corporation name and status, and giving responsibility to Special
Events. A motion to defer was approved
to allow time for updates and additional information. DEFER |
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2. 2011-300 |
ORD-MC
Dissolving Division & Transferring Positions & $1,924,007.68 from the
Equal Business Opportunity & Compliance (EBO) Acct to the Ofc of Director
of Central Operations Dept; Renaming it the Jacksonville Business Assistance
Ofc; Auth Positions; Amend Chapt 23 (Central Operations Dept), Ord Code, to
Reflect said Changes. (BT 11-085) (RC 11-178) (Sidman) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/24/11 |
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1.
5/10/2011 CO Introduced: R,F |
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5/16/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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10/4/2011 F Withdraw 5-0 |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet WITHDRAW 7-0 |
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3. 2011-388 |
ORD-MC
Amend Sec 55.306 (Admin of Progs), Ord Code, to Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11 |
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1.
6/14/2011 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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6/20/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd
& Rerefer; 6/20/2011 R Read 2nd
& Rerefer |
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6/21/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/28/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD |
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Bill Summary The
Chair advised that C/M Crescimbeni has requested deferral. DEFER |
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4. 2011-440 |
RESO
Recognizing (1) Importance of Council Rules, (2) Obligation of Council Member
Attendance at Council & Committee Mtgs, (3) Harm to Public & Honor of
Council when Members leave Committee Mtgs without Approval; (4) with Regret a
Rules Comm Mtg of 6/20/11 where 4 Members Left without Notice or Permission
of the Chair; Censuring the 4 Council Members who left the 6/20/11 Meeting
without Notice or Permission. (Rohan) (Introduced by Council Rules Chair Lee)
(Sponsored by C/M Johnson) |
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6/28/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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7/18/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
7/26/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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5. 2011-441 |
ORD
Making Findings re Importance of Council Mtg Attendance; Recognizing Existing
Council Rules 2.202 (Attendance; Voting) & 4.501 (Absence from Meetings);
Amend Part 5 (Decorum) of Chapt 4 (Procedures), Creating New Rule 4.506
(Penalties) to Authorize Removal from Council Committees & Censure.
(Rohan) (Introduced by Council Rules Chair Lee) (Sponsored by C/M Johnson) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/11 |
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6/28/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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7/18/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
7/26/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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6. 2011-488 |
ORD
Repealing Ord 2010-766-E, which Amended Secs 634.102 (Assessmt of Court Cost
by Circuit & County Courts), Ord Code & Sec 111.385 (Court Cost $65
Trust Fund per Sec 939.185, F.S.) & Created Sec 111.386 (Court Cost $50
Trust Fund per Sec 939.185(1)(b), F.S.). (Rohan) (Introduced by CM Clark) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11 |
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7/26/2011 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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8/1/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 8/2/2011 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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Bill Summary The
Chair advised that C/M Clark has requested withdrawal. WITHDRAW 7-0 |
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7. 2011-568 |
RESO
of Council Support for Local Bill J-1, to Amend Chapter 2004-465 which
Established JPA, as Part of Related Laws of City Charter; Amend Charter to
Amend the Commencemt & Termination Dates of Terms of JPA Bd Members.
(Rohan) (Rules) |
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8/23/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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9/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
9/13/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
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8. 2011-596 |
ORD
Declaring Surplus RE#'s 037934-0000, 083647-0000 & 041743-0000, Tax
Reverted Propty's in Osceola Forest, Biltmore & Moncrief Terrace
Neighborhoods; Auth Agreemt for Donation & Quit Claim Deed Conveying
Title to War on Poverty-Florida, Inc for use in its Urban Agricultural Prog;
Waive Provisions of Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Ord Code, to
allow Conveyance at No Cost. (Dist 10-Brown) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/27/11 |
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9/13/2011 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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9/19/2011 TEU Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 9/19/2011 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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9/20/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/27/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet Anticipated
outside representative was not present.
Discussion included the definition of community garden use and who
makes the decision that a reverter clause should be enforced. Mr. Bob Williams, Real Estate Officer,
stated his thought that the agency of origin should be the one to follow up. DEFER |
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9. 2011-604 |
RESO
Conf Reappt of |
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9/13/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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9/19/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
9/27/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary Dr.
Aikens was present to address questions concerning recent authority action to
increase the salary of its executive director, accomplishments, revenue
streams, economic development, and actions by airports in other cities. APPROVE 7-0 |
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10. 2011-605 |
RESO
Conf Appt of Dr. Michael A Rutledge as a Union Member Rep to the Civil Svc
Bd, Replacing L. Jerome Spates, for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/14. (Sidman) (Req
of Mayor) |
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9/13/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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9/19/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
9/27/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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11. 2011-639 |
RESO
Reappt James W Pellot as Member of Jax Housing Finance Auth for 2nd Term exp
11/30/15. (Welsh) (Introduced by CP Joost) |
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9/27/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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10/3/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/11/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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12. 2011-648 |
RESO
Appt J. Stanton Totman as Member of NE Fla Regional Council, Replacing Paul
Parsons as the Independent Municipality Rep. (Welsh) (Introduced by CP Joost) |
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9/27/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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10/3/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/11/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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13. 2011-650 |
RESO
re Council's Support for Local Bill J-2, Directing Agency for Health Care
Administration to License a Nursing Home if (a) Constructed on or Abutting
the JU Campus; and (b) Maintains an Affiliation with JU at all times
Following Licensure; and (c) Employs or Makes Positions Available for
Education & Training of JU Nursing Students in Field of Long-Term Care or
Geriatric Nursing; and (d) has no more than 150 Beds. (Rohan) (Req of
Legislative Delegation) |
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9/27/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCDPHS |
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10/3/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/4/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd
& Rerefer |
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2.
10/11/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet Initial
discussion addressed the lack of a sponsor at the State level, and deferral
was considered. The committee was
informed that withdrawal has been requested by the company. WITHDRAW 7-0 |
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14. 2011-654 |
ORD
Changing Date of Assuming Ofcs of Mayor, Council Members, Sheriff, Supv of
Elections, Propty Appraiser & Tax Collector to January 1st following Fall
Even-Year Gubernatorial Elections commencing 1/1/19 & every 4 yrs
thereafter; Provide for Transition; Repeal Conflicting Ords & Require
Enactmt of new Implementation Ords; Revise their Terms of those Assuming Ofc
on 1/1/15 to Terms of 1/1/15 - 12/31/18; No Change in Term Limits; Provide
for Referendum Apv of this Ord; Provide for Financial Impact Statemt to be
Developed & Placed on Ballot; Directing Supv of Elections to Place the
Referendum Question on the 2012 Presidential Election Ballot on 11/6/12.
(Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/25/11 |
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10/11/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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15. 2011-663 |
ORD
Approp $5,000 from Environmental Protection Bd Trust Fund for Scholarships to
Citizens Unable to Afford to Attend the Florida Coastal School of
Law/Jacksonville Univ 2011 NE Florida Environmental Summit; Request Emerg
Apv. (BT 12-016) (Shaw) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/25/11 |
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1.
10/11/2011 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet Vince
Seibold and Dr. Quinton White were present to address questions. Discussion included sources of funding,
recurring requests for emergency action, attendance, number of scholarships,
promotion of event in various schools and communities, accountability, and
additional information to be included in the required report. The Chair advised that he would not support
further emergency requests relative to the summit. The
proposed amendment attaches the executed BT, attaches board minutes, requires
a financial report from Florida Coastal School of Law prior to payment, and requires
certain additional information in the report (participant name, address, occupation
or school (if a student), and whether attended on scholarship; identify
how/where participant heard about summit; identify those who attended last
year and whether they received a scholarship last year). EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 |
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16. 2011-664 |
RESO
Recognizing & Honoring Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4761, the General
Daniel "Chappie" James Post on its 20th Anniversary. ( |
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10/11/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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17. 2011-665 |
RESO
Honoring & Congratulating Phil's Shoes on its 50th Anniversary of
Operation in |
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10/11/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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18. 2011-666 |
RESO
Mourning the Passing of Doris Allen & Recognizing her Many Contributions
to Community Life in |
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10/11/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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19. 2011-667 |
RESO
Honoring & Commemorating the Life & Civic Contributions of James
Allen (Jim) Mollenhour upon Occasion of his Passing. ( |
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10/11/2011 CO Introduced: R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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20. 2011-668 |
RESO
Urging Fla Legislature to Amend Sec 790.06, F.S., to Afford Meeting of the
Governing Body of a County or Municipality or Independent Agency or Authority
the Exemption Afforded the State Legislature re Authorization of Carrying a
Hand Gun to the Committee, Commission, or Independent Agency or Authority
Meetings of the Governing Body; Request Emerg Apv. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP
Joost) |
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10/11/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCDPHS Bill Summary Ms.
Sidman explained the bill, noting parity issues, and advised that it differs
from a J-bill request in that it would have statewide application. EMERGENCY/APPROVE 7-0 |
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Rick Campbell, Research Assistant
(904) 630-1679
Posted 10.18.11
1:30 p.m.