OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

June 20, 2011

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Denise Lee; Committee Members Stephen Joost (excused 11:40 a.m.), William Bishop (left 12:53 p.m.), Richard Clark (out 11:54 a.m. to 12:43 p.m.; left 12:53 p.m.), John Crescimbeni (left 12:53 p.m.), Art Shad, and Clay Yarborough; Council Members Johnny Gaffney and Reggie Brown; Robert Campbell, Janice Billy, and Kirk Sherman, Office of Council Auditor; Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Juliette Williams and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Sherry Hall, Office of the Mayor

 

The Committee Chair, Denise Lee, called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m., and the committee took the following actions:

 

1.  2010-856

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 250, Ord Code, Prohibiting Location of a Vendor's Vending Cart, Display Device, or Accessory Container within 1 mile of Propty Line of a Permanent Business selling Same Types of Products. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/P Webb; Co-Sponsored by C/M Joost, Holt & Fussell)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/23/10

 

1. 11/9/2010 CO  Introduced: R,RCD, LUZ (Added to LUZ by CP 10/13/10)

 

    11/15/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/15/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/23/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, LUZ (Added to LUZ by CP 12/13/10)

 

    6/7/2011 LUZ Withdraw 6-0

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  2010-920

RESO Conf Appt of Wilhelmina Pinckney as Member of Jax - Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, as Dist 9 Rep, Replacing Keith M Myers, for Partial Term exp 6/30/11, followed by 1st Full Term exp 6/30/13. (Welsh) (Introduced by C/M Jones)

 

1. 12/14/2010 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/3/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/11/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Substitute provides for appointment of Florestine L. Meeks rather than Wilhelmina Pinckney

 

SUBSTITUTE/REREFER  7 - 0

 


 

3.  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

 

1. 2/8/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F

 

    2/14/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/14/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/22/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

4.  2011-134

ORD-MC Amend Sec 120.202 (Membership), Ord Code, to Clarify Ord Language re Ability for an Elected Official to Simultaneously Collect a Salary & a Pension from City of Jax. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    2/28/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

5.  2011-165

ORD-MC Amend Ord Code Subsec (B) of Secs 120.202 (Membership) of Gen Employees Retiremt Plan & 120.302 (Membership) of Corrections Officers Retiremt Plan re Ability for an Elected Official to Collect Salary & a Pension Simultaneously from City; Amend Subsecs (A), (B), (C) & (D) of Sec 120.206 (Time Svc Retiremt Benefit; COLAs) to Increase Retiremt Age to 65 for Gen Employees Hired On or After 6/1/11 or Hired Before 6/1/11 but not Eligible to Retire Before 6/1/11, with a Reduced Benefit for Early Retiremt under Certain Conditions Prior to Age 65, Subject to State & Fed Laws, Including Collective Bargaining & Pension Laws; Amend Subsecs (C) & (D) of Sec 120.209 (Vesting, Termination, Reemployment) to Prohibit Reemployment by City under Gen Employees Retiremt Plan in any Position not Cover by Plan other than Poll Workers; Waive Subsec 120.211(A) to Extent Benefits are Reduced. (Germany) (Introduced by C/M Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    3/14/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/15/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

6.  2011-178

ORD Auth Dir of Finance to Delete Certain Missing or Stolen Items from City's Tangible Personal Propty Records; Require Accountable Officer to Provide Report to Council Auditors at same time as Reported to Sheriff. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: F,R (Added by R Chair 4/1/11)

 

    4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 


 

7.  2011-186

ORD Waiving Sec 804.402 (Speed Limits), Ord Code, to Reduce Speed Limit of Bartram Springs Parkway from Race Track Rd to Cherry Lake Rd from 40 MPH to State Standard of 30 MPH. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/P Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

8.  2011-272

ORD Approp $2,347.40 from County Wide Park Upgrades / Maint Repairs to fund River Region Human Services, Inc for Capital Improvemts to Beachwood Community Ctr; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth a License Agreemt & a Funding Assistance Agreemt with River Region; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to Reflect Proj Fund Changes. (BT 11-077) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F,R

 

    5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F, R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Amendment changes project name, revises BT, requires proof of insurance, and amends “funding agreement”

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7 - 0

 

9.  2011-275

ORD re Chapt 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, Forgiving the Sanctuary of Northeast Florida, Inc d/b/a/ The Sanctuary on 8th Street for any Deficiencies in Making its Annual Report Required by Sec 118.202(a), for FY 2003-2004 City Grant No. 7500-13; Directing Removal from the Council Auditor's Non-Compliance List; Request Emerg Apv. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M Gaffney)

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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Substitute provides additional detail regarding infraction, adds summer camp grants forgiveness, and removes emergency language

 

SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 7 – 0

 


 

10.  2011-276

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 116 (Personnel Regulations), Ord Code, Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Required; Exception), to Require that All City Employees, Including its Constitutional Officers, Reside in Duval County; Make Ord Applicable to Employees Hired or Apptd after 9/30/11; Amend Chapt 50 (Organization of Boards & Commissions), Sec 50.102(b) (Members of Boards & Commissions) to Require Appointees of City's Boards & Commissions to be Residents of Duval County. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M R. Brown)

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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Discussion included elimination of current substantial interests provisions, applicability, verification, potential for retaliation by other counties, and the keeping of tax dollars in Duval County

 

Amendment includes language making provisions subject to federal and state laws and collective bargaining

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5 – 2 (CLARK, CRESCIMBENI)

 

11.  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

 

1. 5/10/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    5/16/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

12.  2011-318

ORD Ratifying & Validating Funding Allocations made by Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc at Direction of City Administration to the St Johns River City Band for Prof Band Svcs for FY 1995 - 2009, Notwithstanding Past Funding Violations of Chapt 118 (Public Svc Grant Approp), Secs 118.604 (Allocation by Cultural Council; Generally), 118.607 (Eligibility by Cultural Svc Grant) & 118.610 (City Contract, Review & Oversight), Ord Code; Directing Removal of River City Band from Council Auditor's Non-Compliance List. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/24/11

 

1. 5/10/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    5/16/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Discussion included history and others on the non-compliance list

 

Amendment clarifies fiscal years and corrects Chapter 118 titles

 

Motion to AMEND/APPROVE FAILED OF PASSAGE on a vote of 3 – 4 (CLARK, CRESCIMBENI, JOOST, YARBOROUGH) - DENY

 


 

13.  2011-323

ORD Repealing Ord 2009-355-E to Modify Standard Police Stop-Station Agreemt & to Allow COJ on Behalf of JSO to Enter into Police Sub-Station Agreemt without Further Council Action so Long as Certain Terms & Conditions re Rental Pymts, Term, Indemnification & Insurance are Contained therein & Agreemt has been Reviewed by Ofc of Genl Counsel; Auth Execution of said Agreemts. (Hodges) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Discussion included provisions relative to Council approval

 

Amendment includes language concerning indemnity and its limitation for the Stop-Station agreements

 

Motion to AMEND/APPROVE FAILED OF PASSAGE on a vote of 3 – 4 (BISHOP, CLARK, CRESCIMBENI, JOOST) - DENY

 

14.  2011-326

ORD Concerning Continuation Grant; Approp $501,568.90 in Prog Income Rcvd from Loan Repaymts for Funding to Neighborhood Stabilization Prog (NSP) Administration Strategy ($103,156.89) & to NSP Financing Mechanisms Strategy ($371,412.01); Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr Until Funds are Expended or Lapse According to Originating State or Federal Prog Grant. (BT 11-083) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/6/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Discussion included funding stream and inclusion of administrative costs

 

DEFER

 

15.  2011-330

ORD Apv & Auth Interim Lease Extension Agreemt with Gateway Center Economic Development Partnership, LTD. for lease of Space No. 23-2 at 5200-2 Norwood Ave for Addnl 6 Months, Commencing 10/1/11 with Options to Renew & Extend Term Month to Month for 54 Successive Monthly Renewals.(Dist 7 - Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/6/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Discussion included renewal provisions and rental increases

 

Amendment removes provisions for month-to-month renewals after the six-month extension period

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6 – 0

 


 

16.  2011-331

ORD Apv & Auth Interlocal Agreement bet COJ & City of Atlantic Beach for Building Inspection Svcs. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU,RCD

 

    6/6/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Amendment provides for agreement sunset in five years

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6 – 0

 

17.  2011-333

RESO Conf Appt of John E Anderson to Jax Port Authority, Replacing Herschel T. Vinyard for 1st Full Term Exp 9/30/2013. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 6 - 0

 

18.  2011-334

RESO Conf Reappt of Leonard "Lenny" B. Curry to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm for 2nd Full Term Exp 11/30/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Discussion included attendance record

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

19.  2011-335

RESO Conf Reappt of Charles Spencer to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm for 2nd Full Term Exp 11/30/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Discussion included attendance record

 

Amendment provides for appointment to a first full term and corrects scrivener’s errors in spelling of “Jacksonville

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5 – 0

 


 

20.  2011-336

RESO Conf Reappt of David B Case to Historic Preservation Comm for 2nd Full Term to Exp 3/4/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

21.  2011-337

RESO Conf Appt of Michelle B Barnett to Jax Housing Authority, Replacing A. Jay Plotkin for 1st Full Term to Exp 9/16/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5 – 0

 

22.  2011-339

RESO Appt Kristanna B. "Kris" Barnes as Member of 2009, 2010 & 2011 Value Adjustment Bds, as Citizen Member Owning Homestead Propty, Pursuant to Sec 194.015, F.S., Replacing Jason Caldow on 2009 & 2010 Value Adjustment Bds, for Terms Concluding with Final Board Hearing for Tax Year. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/P Webb)

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

23.  2011-349

ORD-MC Auth Amended & Restated Agreemt with Republic Services of Florida Limited Partnership, D/B/A Southland Waste Systems of Jacksonville (Southland Waste), for Automated Svcs & to Extend Term for 5 Yrs; Auth 1st Amend to Existing Recycling Contract to Extend Term for 6 Yrs; Amend Ord Code to Provide for Changes Related to Automated Svcs; Waive Conflicting Portions of Secs 126.202 (Competitive Sealed Bid) 382.308 (Procurement of Waste Svcs). (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,TEU,F

 

    6/6/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, TEU, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Discussion included public notification and potential for confusion if recycling is every other week, waiver of competitive sealed bid provisions, savings, and expanded recycling stream

 

Amendment attaches a revised agreement addressing next day bulky waste pickup, termination with twelve months notice, and the purchase of additional garbage carts by residential customers

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4 – 1 (SHAD)

 


 

24.  2011-351

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 122 (Public Buildings), Sec 122.102 (Naming of Public Facilities Regulated), Ord Code to Prohibit Use of Names of Consolidated Govt Officers or Employees to Identify Public Bldgs or Ofcs of Consolidated Govt. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5 – 0

 

25.  2011-357

ORD Estab Honorary Street Designation & Installation of a Roadway Marker along SE Side of Soutel Dr from US1 to Sibbald Rd; Honoring & Recognizing Achievemts of Ronald C. Elps; Waiving Sec 745.105(e)(2), Ord Code, re Persons After whom Honorary St. Designation May be Named. (Dist 8 - Lee) (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    6/6/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

26.  2011-358

ORD Approp $449,470 from Soutel/Moncrief CRA TID for Design & Engineering for Utility, Sewer & Drainage Expansion on US-1 From I-295 to 14th Street & in Lonnie Miller Park Area Located at 7689 Price Lane. (Dist 10 - R. Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M R. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    6/6/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

In response to a question, it was determined that no other Council districts are included within the area

 

Amendment establishes account for funds, attaches CIP sheet, provides for carryover, corrects boundaries (Garnette Street rather than 14th Street), corrects account number, and corrects a scrivener’s error in spelling

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4 – 0

 

27.  2011-360

RESO Conf Reappt of J. Richard Moore as a History Representative to Historic Preservation Commission, for 2nd Full Term to Exp 3/4/14. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5 – 0

 


 

28.  2011-361

ORD Declaring Surplus Parcels (RE #s 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, & 074859-0000; Auth Conveyance of Fee Simple Title to JTA for use in Regional Transportation Center (RTC) at No Cost in Lieu of $5 Million Cash Contribution from COJ to RTC Proj; Waive Provisions of Sec 122.424 (Appraisal Assessed Value Over $25,000), Ord Code, to allow Conveyance to JTA at No Cost; Amend 2011-2015 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2010-558-E to Delete "JRTC Bus" Proj (Dist 9 - Jones) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    6/6/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

Discussion included requests for deferral to allow more time for review, with the Chair electing to grant the Administration’s desire for a vote

 

Amendment tracks Council Auditor recommendations:  adds clarifying language concerning parking, the parking agreement, and compliance with Florida Statutes; deletes Schedule of Performance and Development from allowable technical changes; attaches corrected Exhibit A and corrected CIP documentation

 

Motion to AMEND/APPROVE FAILED OF PASSAGE on a vote of 1 – 5 (BISHOP, CLARK, CRESCIMBENI, SHAD, YARBOROUGH) – DENY

 

After the vote, discussion continued.  A motion to reconsider was not entertained by the Chair, nor was a subsequent appeal.

 

At this point, some of the members left the meeting, the quorum was lost, and the meeting was not able to continue.

 

 

NOTE:

As the meeting was adjourned due to the lack of a quorum, the following recorded actions are procedural and potentially temporary, pending a special-called Rules Committee meeting for June 23, 2011.

 

 

29.  2011-365

ORD Auth Settlemt Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Project Riverwatch, LLC to Provide for (1) Release of Parties' Mutual Obligations under a 2007 Dev Agreemt to Construct Parking Garage at SE Corner of Bay & Hogan Sts & for City to provide $3,500,000 in Incentives upon Completion of Garage & Over $2,000,000 Addnl Incentives Thereafter for Parking Validation Prog to Benefit Jax Landing Patrons; (2) Riverwatch's Conveyance to City at No Cost of the "Sister Cities Parcel" & (3) City's Dismissal with Prejudice of its Pending Circuit Court Case against Riverwatch re Failure to Construct the Garage; Designate JEDC as Project Mgr. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F, TEU (per CP 6-1-11)

 

    6/6/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER  (see above note)

 


 

30.  2011-366

ORD Auth (1) Economic Dev Agreemt with Parador Partners, LLC & (2) the Restrictive Covenants & Parking Rights Agreemt, Option Agreemt to Provide Addnl Downtown Parking for Ofc, Retail & Visitation Uses in a new 500 Space Garage at SE Corner of Bay & Hogan Sts; Auth Approp of $3,500,000 City Grant to Parador upon Opening of Garage; Auth Parking Validation Prog Grant for Parking Discounts to Landing Retail Patrons with City Contributing up to $132,250/Yr beginning 6th Yr after Opening until 3/13/31, Provided that Prog is Contingent upon Apvl by Jacksonville Landing Investments, LLC & JLI's Release of its Present Right to Construct its own Garage & Receive Similar Incentives Pursuant to 6th Amend to Landing Lease; Grant Parador a 5-Yr Option to Purchase the "Sister Cities Parcel" at NE Corner of Bay & Water Sts Pursuant to Option Agreemt, Contingent upon Settlemt Agreemt with Project Riverwatch, LLC; Waiving Secs 122.431 thru 122.434, Ord Code, re Appraisals before Sale & Notice to Council; Sale Contingent upon Parador's Readiness to Develop at least a 2-Story Structure on Parcel & Adjacent Land; Auth Funds Carryover to Future FY's; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to Deauthorize Priority 1 Status for "Met Park Redev" Proj; Designate JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F, TEU (per CP 6-1-11)

 

    6/6/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER (see above note)

 

31.  2011-368

ORD Auth Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & EverBank, FSB for Expansion of Operations; Recommend Apvl by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business with Enterprise Zone & High Impact Sector Bonuses & Apvd for a Brownfield Redev Bonus; Evidence $420,000 as Local Financial Support under QTI Tax Refund Prog, State Match of $1,680,000 (Including Brownfield Bonus of $2,500 per Job, High Impact Sector Bonus of $2,000 per Job, Enterprise Zone Bonus of $3,000 per Job) a $2,100,000 Total for 200 Jobs; Designate Oversight by JEDC; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Everbank; Waive Portion of Public Investmt Policy that Requires Creation of at least 200 New QTI Wage Level Jobs, $10 Million in New Private Capital Investmt & Hiring 10% of New Employees from within Enterprise Zone to be Eligible for Enterprise Zone & Brownfield Bonuses. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)(CPAC Dist 1 letter of Support on file)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F

 

    6/6/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER (see above note)

 

32.  2011-377

ORD re Sec 106.108 (Future Pension Benefits & Pension Funding), Ord Code; Waive Sec 106.108(b), Requiring that Annual Funding for City's Pension Plans be Based upon Annual Actuarial Reports, in Order to Continue for FY 2012 the Pension Contribution Rate for FY 2011 Established in Ord 2010-557-E; Waive Requiremt of Sec 106.108(d), Ord Code for Mayor to Initiate any Proposed Exception; Requiring 2/3 Vote for Adoption Pursuant to Sec 106.108(d). (Germany) (Req of Jax Retiremt System Bd of Trustees)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 


 

33.  2011-383

RESO Supporting an Enterprise Zone Boundary Amend in Accordance with Sec 290.0055(6), F.S.; Designating Certain Areas within City's Enterprise Zone as Jacksonville Brownfields Areas for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

34.  2011-384

ORD Auth Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Kaman Aerospace Corp re Expansion of Company's Operations; Recommend Apv by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business with Enterprise Zone & High Impact Sector Bonuses & Apv for a Brownfield Redev Bonus; Evidence City's Commitmt of $420,000 as Local Financial Support under QTI Tax Refund Prog, with State Match of $1,680,000 (Including 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 City & State Total of $2,100,000 for 200 Jobs; Auth Recapture Enhanced Value Grant of $231,000; Designate Oversight by JEDC; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Company; Waive Portion of Public Investmt Policy of Reso 2006-119-A that Requires Creation of at least 250 New QTI Wage Level Jobs, $10,000,000 in New Private Capital Investmt & Hiring 10% of New Employees from Within the Enterprise Zone to be Eligible for Enterprise Zone & Brownfield Bonuses. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

35.  2011-385

ORD Amend Investmt Policy of City. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

36.  2011-386

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 155 (Adult Arcade Amusemt Ctr), Secs 155.112 (Enforcemt) & 155.114 (Penalty), Chapter 156 (Electronic Game Promotions), Sec 156.111 (Violations), & Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapts & Parts), Ord Code, to Classify Offenses made re Adult Arcade Amusement Ctrs & Electronic Game Promotions within City's Existing Uniform Fine Schedule & to, in Addn to Available Civil Remedies, Specifically Delineate the City's Enforcemt Authority of Chapts 155 & 156. (Gabriel) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

37.  2011-388

ORD-MC Amend Sec 55.306 (Admin of Progs), Ord Code, to Estab Limited Town Ctr Landscape Maint Responsibilities. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 


 

38.  2011-389

ORD Conf Reappt of Marcella A Lowe as Member of Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm for a 4th Term exp 6/30/14; Waive Sec 50.104, Ord Code, re Limitation of Consecutive Terms. (Welsh) (Req of Greater Arlington/Beaches CPAC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

39.  2011-390

RESO Conf Appt of Penelope "Penny" Steeple Thompson as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Martha Barrett as a Cultural Council Rep for a 1st Term exp 12/31/13. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

40.  2011-391

RESO Conf Appt of Melody S Bishop, AIA, as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Diane Brunet-Garcia as Community Rep for 1st Term exp 12/31/13. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

41.  2011-392

RESO Conf Appt of Ryan A Schwartz as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Ju'Coby Pittman as a Community Rep for a 1st Term exp 12/31/13. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

42.  2011-393

RESO Conf Appt of Lisa M Goodrich as Member of Cultural Svc Grant Comm, Replacing Mary Soderstrum as a Community Rep for Term exp 12/31/13. (Welsh) (Req of Cultural Council)

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

43.  2011-394

RESO Reappt Donald G Ingram as Member of Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs as the Council Dist 14 Rep for 2nd Term exp 6/30/13. (Welsh) (Introduced by C/M Corrigan)

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

44.  2011-395

RESO Mourning the Loss & Celebrating the Life of Vincent Leroy Myrick, Dedicated City Employee. (Jackson) (Introduced by C/M Jones)

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

45.  2011-396

RESO Commemorating Vincent Myrick upon his Passing & Extending Condolences to Family & Friends. (Clements) (Introduced by C/M Lee)

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

46.  2011-397

ORD Approp $521,844.92 ($360,393.60 FDEP Grant & $161,451.32 Fund Balance) for the Gas Storage Tank Inspection Prog for Grant Period 7/1/11 - 6/30/12; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Reauth Positions in said Prog; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 11-107) (RC 11-204) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

47.  2011-398

ORD Approp $1,039,225 ($962,879 FDEP Grant, $53,346 Fund Balance & $23,000 from Internal Svc Funds) for the Gas Storage Tank Cleanup Prog for Grant Period 7/1/11 - 6/30/12; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Reauth Positions in said Prog; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 11-109) (RC 11-205) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

48.  2011-399

ORD-MC re Members Hired on or after 10/1/11; Amend Chapt 120, Part 2 (Gen Employees Retiremt Plan), Ord Code, Subsec 120.201(n) Increasing Timeframe to Determine Final Monthly Compensation; 120.206(a) & (d) Increasing Age of Eligibility to Rcv Retiremt Benefits; 120.206(c),(f),(g) & (i) to Provide Clarifying COLA Language; 120.207 (a),(b),(c),(h) & (j) to Eliminate Certain Benefits to Surviving Spouses & Clarifying Language; 120.209(c) (Vesting, Termination, Re-Employmt) to Clarify Language; 120.214(f), (Backdrop) to Clarify Language; Create New Sec 120.216 (Optional Retiremt Benefits) for New Options for Surviving Spouse Benefits; Provide that Implementation with Respect to CWA Bargaining Unit Members is Subject to Collective Bargaining Laws; Request Emerg Apv; Waive Sec 106.102(v) re Presentation to Applicable Pension Plan Advisory Committee & Bd of Trustees of Jax Retiremt Syst for Comment prior to Adoption. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

49.  2011-400

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code; Create New Category of Member - "Group II Member" Based on Date of Hire on or after 10/1/11; Create New Sec 121.114 (Management of Investments) re Establishment of Guidelines & References within Code for Prog of Investments to be Administered by Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees; Estab Prog of Pension Benefits Extended to Group II Members; Provide for Amend #4 to Restated Agreemt with Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees; Request Emerg Apv. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

                              

                             BILL SUMMARY

 

                             READ 2ND & REREFER (see above note)

 

The meeting was adjourned at 12:53 p.m. due to lack of a quorum.

 

Rick Campbell, Research Assistant

(904) 630-1679

 

Posted 06.21.11

5:00 p.m.