RULES COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

June 20,2011

 

DENISE LEE, CHAIR

 

CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

 

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in Council Chambers, City Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, June 20,2011.  The meeting was called to order at 10:08 A.M. by Committee Chair Denise Lee.  The meeting was adjourned at 12:54 P.M.

 

 

 

Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

                 

                         CM Denise Lee, Chair                                                   Juliette Williams, Legislative Aide

                         CM Stephen Joost, Vice Chair – Left 11:40                                Heather Norsworthy, Asst. Auditor

                           CM Richard Clark – Left 11:54- 12:43 ; 12:54                             Peggy Sidman, Attorney

                           CM Clay Yarborough                                                    Rick Campbell, Research Asst.

                           CM Art Shad                                                                                      Sherry Hall, Administration

                        CM John Crescimbeni – Left 12:54                                              Sean Costigan, Attorney

                           CM Bill Bishop – Left 12:54

                       

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.    2010-920   A RESOLUTION APPOINTING WILHELMINA PINCKNEY AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE - DUVAL COUNTY COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS, FILLING THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 REPRESENTATIVE SLOT FORMERLY HELD BY KEITH M. MYERS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 82, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2011, FOLLOWED BY A FIRST FULL TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/3/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER. 

 

AYES - Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Joost, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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2.    2011-275   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE SANCTUARY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC. D/B/A THE SANCTUARY ON 8TH STREET (THE SANCTUARY), AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 118 (CITY GRANTS), ORDINANCE CODE; FORGIVING THE SANCTUARY FOR ANY DEFICIENCIES IN MAKING ITS ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED BY SECTION 118.202(A), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 CITY GRANT NO. 7500-13; DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF THE SANCTUARY FROM THE COUNCIL AUDITOR'S NON-COMPLIANCE LIST; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/2/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Joost, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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3.    2011-272   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,347.40 FROM COUNTY WIDE PARK UPGRADES / MAINTENANCE REPAIRS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-078; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR MANAGEMENT OF BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A FUNDING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES (PR0541-01)" AND TO REDUCE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES (PR0597-01)"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/2/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 


REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Joost, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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4.    2011-276   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AND APPOINTEES OF THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 116 (PERSONNEL REGULATIONS), SECTION 116.910 (RESIDENCE WITHIN CITY REQUIRED; EXCEPTION) ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, INCLUDING ITS CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, RESIDE IN DUVAL COUNTY; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE APPLICABLE TO EMPLOYEES HIRED OR APPOINTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; AMENDING CHAPTER 50 (ORGANIZATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), SECTION 50.102(B) (MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) TO REQUIRE APPOINTEES OF THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO BE RESIDENTS OF DUVAL COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/2/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Joost, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

 

NAYS - Clark, Crescimbeni, ( 2 )

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5.    2011-318   AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND VALIDATING FUNDING ALLOCATIONS MADE BY THE CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE, INC. ("CULTURAL COUNCIL") AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO THE ST. JOHNS RIVER CITY BAND ("RIVER CITY BAND") FOR PROFESSIONAL BAND SERVICES DURING FISCAL YEARS 1995 THROUGH 2009 NOTWITHSTANDING PAST FUNDING VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 118 (PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPROPRIATIONS), PART 6 (CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM), SECTIONS 118.604 (ALLOCATION BY CULTURAL COUNCIL; GENERALLY), 118.607 (ELIGIBILITY BY CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT), AND 118.610 (CITY CONTRACT, REVIEW AND OVERSIGHT), ORDINANCE CODE; DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF RIVER CITY BAND FROM THE COUNCIL AUDITOR'S NON-COMPLIANCE LIST; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/16/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 17, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Lee, Shad, ( 3 )

 

NAYS - Clark, Crescimbeni, Joost, Yarborough, ( 4 )

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6.    2011-323   AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 2009-355-E TO MODIFY THE STANDARD POLICE STOP-STATION AGREEMENT CONTAINED THEREIN AND TO ALLOW FOR THE CITY ON BEHALF OF THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE ("JSO") TO ENTER INTO POLICE SUB-STATION AGREEMENTS WITHOUT FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION SO LONG AS CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATING TO RENTAL PAYMENTS, TERM, INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE ARE CONTAINED THEREIN AND SAID AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE SHERIFF, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE STANDARD POLICE STOP-STATION AGREEMENTS AND POLICE SUB-STATION AGREEMENTS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDINANCE WITHOUT FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 07, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: June 07, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 3 )

 

NAYS - Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Joost, ( 4 )

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7.    2011-331   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 07, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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8.    2011-330   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE INTERIM LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND GATEWAY CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, LTD. FOR LEASE OF SPACE NO. 23-2 LOCATED AT 5200-2 NORWOOD AVENUE FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2011, AND EXPIRING ON MARCH 31, 2012, WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW AND EXTEND THE TERM ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS FOR 54 SUCCESSIVE MONTHLY RENEWAL TERMS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 07, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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9.    2011-333   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF JOHN E. ANDERSON, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, REPLACING HERSCHEL T. VINYARD, TO THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 5 (JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY), RELATED LAWS, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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10.    2011-334   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF LEONARD "LENNY" B. CURRY, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, TO THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 55.203, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND FULL TERM ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2014; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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11.    2011-335   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLES SPENCER, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, TO THE JACKSONVILE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 55.203, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND FULL TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 30, 2014; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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12.    2011-336   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID B. CASE, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, AS AN ARCHITECT REPRESENTATIVE, TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 76, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND FULL TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 4, 2014; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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13.    2011-337   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE B. BARNETT, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, TO THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, REPLACING A. JAY PLOTKIN, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 51A, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 16, 2014; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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14.    2011-339   A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KRISTANNA B. "KRIS" BARNES AS A MEMBER OF THE 2009, 2010 AND 2011 VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARDS, AS A CITIZEN MEMBER OWNING HOMESTEAD PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 194.015, FLORIDA STATUTES, REPLACING JASON CALDOW ON THE 2009 AND 2010 VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARDS, FOR TERMS CONCLUDING WITH THE FINAL BOARD HEARING FOR THE TAX YEAR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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15.    2011-349   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT  WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A SOUTHLAND WASTE SYSTEMS OF JACKSONVILLE ("SOUTHLAND WASTE"), TO PROVIDE FOR AUTOMATED SERVICES AND TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR FIVE YEARS; TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING RECYCLING CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, D/B/A SOUTHLAND RECYCLING SERVICES ("SOUTHLAND RECYCLING") TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR SIX YEARS; TO AMEND THE CITY ORDINANCE CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGES RELATED TO AUTOMATED SERVICES, AS SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT 3; WAIVING CONFLICTING PORTIONS OF SECTION 126.202 (COMPETITIVE SEALED BID), ORDINANCE CODE; AND WAIVING CONFLICTING PORTIONS OF SECTION 382.308 (PROCUREMENT OF WASTE SERVICES), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 07, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: June 07, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 


REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Yarborough, ( 4 )

 

NAYS - Shad, ( 1 )

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16.    2011-351   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS), SECTION 122.102 (NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES REGULATED), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE NAMES OF CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES TO IDENTIFY PUBLIC BUILDINGS OR OFFICES OF THE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT; RECOGNIZING THE EXERCISE OF COUNTY POWERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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17.    2011-357   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING AN HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION AND INSTALLATION OF A ROADWAY MARKERS ON SOUTEL DRIVE FROM US1 TO SIBBALD ROAD, ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF SOUTEL DRIVE IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8; HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF RONALD C. ELPS; PROVIDING FOR CONFORMANCE WITH PART I (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 745, (ADDRESSING AND STREET NAMING REGULATIONS) ORDINANCE CODE; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 745.105(e)(2), ORDINANCE CODE, REGARDING PERSONS AFTER WHOM HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION MAY BE NAMED; DIRECTING LEGISLATIVE SERVICES TO FORWARD ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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18.    2011-358   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $449,470 FROM SOUTEL/MONCRIEF CRA TID FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FOR UTILITY, SEWER AND DRAINAGE EXPANSION ON US-1 FROM I-295 TO 14TH STREET AND IN THE LONNIE MILLER PARK AREA, LOCATED AT 7689 PRICE LANE, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, IN COUNCIL DISTRCIT 10; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 07, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Yarborough, ( 4 )

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19.    2011-360   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF J. RICHARD MOORE, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, AS A HISTORY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 76, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND FULL TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 4, 2014; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Lee, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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20.    2011-361   AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FEE SIMPLE PARCELS IDENTIFIED AS REAL ESTATE NUMBERS 074828-0000, 074829-0000, 074830-0000, 074832-0000; 074834-0000, 074836-0000, 074837-0000, 074838-0000, 074839-0000, 074840-0000, 074843-0000, 074844-0000, 074846-0000, AND 074859-0000, LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, TO BE SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A LAND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT ALL RELATED CLOSING DOCUMENTS CONVEYING FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO SUCH PARCELS FROM THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (JTA) FOR USE IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER (RTC) AT NO COST IN LIEU OF A $5 MILLION CASH CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO THE RTC PROJECT; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 122.424 (APPRAISAL/ASSESSED VALUE OVER $25,000), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW CONVEYANCE OF SAID PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO JTA AT NO COST; AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO DELETE THE PROJECT ENTITLED "JRTC (JACKSONVILLE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER) BUS"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 07, 2011

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: June 20, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Lee, ( 1 )

 

NAYS - Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Shad, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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2ND READINGS

 

21.    2011-377   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SECTION 106.108 (FUTURE PENSION BENEFITS AND PENSION FUNDING), ORDINANCE CODE;  WAIVING SECTION 106.108(b), ORDINANCE CODE, REQUIRING THAT ANNUAL FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S PENSION PLANS BE BASED UPON ANNUAL ACTUARIAL REPORTS, IN ORDER TO CONTINUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 THE PENSION CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE 2010-0557-E; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 106.108(d), ORDINANCE CODE, FOR THE MAYOR TO INITIATE ANY PROPOSED EXCEPTION; REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS VOTE FOR ADOPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 106.108(d), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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22.    2011-383   A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 290.0055(6), FLORIDA STATUTES; DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE ZONE AS JACKSONVILLE BROWNFIELDS AREAS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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23.    2011-384   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND KAMAN AEROSPACE CORPORATION ("COMPANY"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT THE COMPANY BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS WITH ENTERPRISE ZONE AND HIGH IMPACT SECTOR BONUSES, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 288.106-108, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND APPROVED FOR A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.107, FLORIDA STATUTES; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $420,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $1,680,000 (INCLUDING A BROWNFIELD BONUS OF $2,500 PER JOB, HIGH IMPACT SECTOR BONUS OF $2,000 PER JOB, ENTERPRISE ZONE BONUS OF $3,000 PER JOB), FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $2,100,000 FOR 200 JOBS; AUTHORIZING A RECAPTURE ENHANCED VALUE (REV) GRANT OF $231,000; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY THE COMPANY; WAIVER OF THAT PORTION OF THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 2006-119-A WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CREATION OF AT LEAST 250 NEW QTI WAGE LEVEL JOBS, TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN NEW PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT, AND THE HIRING OF 10 PERCENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES FROM WITHIN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ENTERPRISE ZONE AND BROWNFIELD BONUSES, FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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24.    2011-385   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INVESTMENT POLICY OF THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

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25.    2011-386   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING ADULT ARCADE AMUSEMENT CENTERS AND ELECTRONIC GAME PROMOTIONS; MAKING FINDINGS; AMENDING CHAPTER 155 (ADULT ARCADE AMUSEMENT CENTER), SECTION 155.112 (ENFORCEMENT) AND SECTION 155.114 (PENALTY), CHAPTER 156 (ELECTRONIC GAME PROMOTIONS), SECTION 156.111 (VIOLATIONS), AND CHAPTER 609 (CODE ENFORCEMENT CITATIONS), SECTION 609.109 (APPLICABLE CHAPTERS AND PARTS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CLASSIFY OFFENSES MADE WITH RESPECT TO ADULT ARCADE AMUSEMENT CENTERS AND ELECTRONIC GAME PROMOTIONS WITHIN THE CITY'S EXISTING UNIFORM FINE SCHEDULE AND TO, IN ADDITION TO AVAILABLE CIVIL REMEDIES, SPECIFICALLY DELINEATE THE CITY'S ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 155 (ADULT ARCADE AMUSEMENT CENTER) AND CHAPTER 156 (ELECTRONIC GAME PROMOTIONS), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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26.    2011-388   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 55.306 (ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH LIMITED TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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27.    2011-389   AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARCELLA A. LOWE AS A MEMBER OF THE TAXATION, REVENUE AND UTILIZATION OF EXPENDITURES (TRUE) COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 57, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FOURTH TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2014; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50.104, ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION OF CONSECUTIVE TERMS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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28.    2011-390   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PENELOPE "PENNY" STEEPLE THOMPSON AS A MEMBER OF THE CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT COMMITTEE, REPLACING MARTHA BARRETT AS A CULTURAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 118.605, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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29.    2011-391   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MELODY S. BISHOP, AIA AS A MEMBER OF THE CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT COMMITTEE, REPLACING DIANE BRUNET-GARCIA AS A COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 118.605, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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30.    2011-392   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF RYAN A. SCHWARTZ AS A MEMBER OF THE CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT COMMITTEE, REPLACING JU'COBY PITTMAN AS A COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 118.605, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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31.    2011-393   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF LISA M. GOODRICH AS A MEMBER OF THE CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT COMMITTEE, REPLACING MARY SODERSTRUM AS A COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 118.605, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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32.    2011-394   A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DONALD G. INGRAM AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE - DUVAL COUNTY COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS, AS THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 82, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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33.    2011-395   A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF VINCENT LEROY MYRICK, DEDICATED CITY EMPLOYEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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34.    2011-396   A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND MANY CONTRIBUTIONS OF VINCENT MYRICK UPON HIS PASSING, AND EXTENDING THE CITY'S DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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35.    2011-397   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $521,844.92 (A $360,393.60 GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND $161,451.32 FROM FUND BALANCE) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE GAS STORAGE TANK INSPECTION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012, AS INITIATED B.T. 11-107; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; REAUTHORIZING POSITIONS IN THE GAS STORAGE TANK INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR THE GRANT PERIOD, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 11-204; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 117.104, ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER GRANT DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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36.    2011-398   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,039,225 (A $962,879 GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, $53,346 FROM FUND BALANCE AND $23,000 FROM INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS) TO FUND THE GAS STORAGE TANK CLEANUP PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2011, TO JUNE 30, 2012, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-109; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; REAUTHORIZING POSITIONS IN THE GAS STORAGE TANK CLEANUP PROGRAM FOR THE GRANT PERIOD, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 11-205; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 117.104, ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER GRANT DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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37.    2011-399   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CHAPTER 120, PART 2 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SUBSECTION (N) OF SECTION 120.201 (DEFINITIONS), TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASING THE TIMEFRAME FOR DETERMINING THE FINAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011; AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (A) and (D) OF SECTION 120.206 (TIME SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFIT; COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS), TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASING THE AGE AT WHICH MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011 BECOME ELIGIBILE TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS; AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (C), (F), (G) AND (I) OF SECTION 120.206 (TIME SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFIT; COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS), TO PROVIDE CLARIFYING LANGUAGE; AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (A), (B), (C), (H) AND (J) OF SECTION 120.207 (SURVIVING SPOUSE BENEFITS; CHILDREN'S BENEFITS; ORPHANS BENEFITS; DEPENDENT PARENTS; FUNERAL EXPENSES), TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN BENEFITS TO SURVIVING SPOUSES OF MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CLARIFYING LANGUAGE; AMENDING SUBSECTION (C) OF SECTION 120.209 (VESTING, TERMINATION, RE-EMPLOYMENT), TO PROVIDE CLARIFYING LANGUAGE; AMENDING SUBSECTION (F) OF SECTION 120.214 (BACKDROP), TO PROVIDE CLARIFYING LANGUAGE; CREATING A NEW SECTION 120.216 (OPTIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011), TO PROVIDE FOR NEW OPTIONS TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO SURVIVING SPOUSES OF MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011; PROVIDING THAT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS LEGISLATION WITH RESPECT TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA BARGAINING UNIT IS SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LAWS; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 4.901 EMERGENCY; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 106.102(v), ORDINANCE CODE, THAT THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION BE PRESENTED TO THE APPLICABLE PENSION PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JACKSONVILLE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR COMMENT PRIOR TO ADOPTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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38.    2011-400   AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 121 (POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN), ORDINANCE CODE; CREATING A NEW CATEGORY OF MEMBER KNOWN AS A "GROUP II MEMBER" BASED UPON A DATE OF HIRE ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011; CREATING A NEW SECTION 121.114 (MANAGEMENT OF INVESTMENTS) TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GUIDELINES AND REFERENCES WITHIN THE CITY ORDINANCE CODE FOR THE PROGRAM OF INVESTMENTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES; ESTABLISHING THE PROGRAM OF PENSION BENEFITS EXTENDED TO GROUP II MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 TO THE RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 4.901 EMERGENCY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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