RULES COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

October 06,2014

BILL GULLIFORD, 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, October 06,2014. The meeting was called to order at 9:01 A.M. by Committee Chair Bill Gulliford. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.

Members in Attendance: Staff Attendance:

CM Bill Gulliford, Chair Juliette Williams, Legislative Aide

CM Warren Jones, Vice Chair Kyle Billy, Principal Auditor

CM John Gaffney Heather Reber, Asst. Auditor

CM Stephen Joost Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

CM Robin Lumb Margo Klosterman, Administration

CM Don Redman Peggy Sidman, Deputy General Counsel

CM Matt Schellenberg

Others in Attendance:

1. 2014-630 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW DAVID COHEN, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, TO THE JACKSONVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 60, ORDINANCE CODE, REPLACING CYNTHIA WATSON, FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2014, FOLLOWED BY A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/15/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: October 06, 2014

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

AYES - Gulliford, Joost, Lumb, Schellenberg, ( 4 )

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2. 2014-631 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF GODSLOVE A. EZIEMEFE, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, AS A CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES QUALIFYING BOARD, REPLACING LINA S. INGRAHAM, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 62, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/15/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: October 06, 2014

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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3. 2014-629 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF CHARRE NICHOLE GUTHRIE TERRY, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, TO THE JACKSONVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, FILLING A SEAT FORMERLY HELD BY MICHELE L. A. ROLLINS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 60, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2016; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/15/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: October 06, 2014

Recommend to WITHDRAW.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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4. 2014-519 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; AMENDING SECTION 1.203 (ETHICS OVERSIGHT AND COMPLIANCE OFFICE), OF ARTICLE ONE OF THE CHARTER TO AUTHORIZE AND REQUIRE AN INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE; CREATING A NEW PART 3 (INSPECTOR GENERAL), CHAPTER 602 (JACKSONVILLE ETHICS CODE), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH THE FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO PROVIDE A PURPOSE, TO OUTLINE DUTIES AND AUTHORITY, TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL AND CREATE QUALIFICATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION AND REMOVAL PROTOCOL FOR THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AND TO CREATE RECORDS DISCLOSURE PROTOCOL AND TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATION WITH THE COUNCIL AUDITOR'S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR THE ANALYSIS OF THE FEASIBILITY OF A VENDOR CONTRACT FEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE; AMENDING SECTION 15.107 (BIANNUAL (EVERY TWO YEARS) REVIEW AND REPORT ON COUNCIL NOTICES, MEETING LOCATIONS, AND MINUTES.), CHAPTER 15 (JACKSONVILLE SUNSHINE LAW COMPLIANCE ACT), ORDINANCE CODE, TO TRANSFER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIANNUAL REVIEW TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/18/2014 - Amend/Approve 6-0

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 03, 2014

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 16, 2014

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: October 06, 2014

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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5. 2014-546 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 116 (EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS), PART 14 (GROUP HEALTH PLAN), ORDINANCE CODE, BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 116.1406, ORDINANCE CODE (SELF-INSURANCE); AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SELF-INSURE ITS GROUP HEALTH PLANS IN 2015; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR PLAN ADMINISTRATION SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 19, 2014

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

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: October 06, 2014

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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6. 2014-612 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SPECIAL EVENTS AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY; AMENDING CHAPTER 191 (SPECIAL EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT), PART 1 (SPECIAL EVENTS), SECTION 191.103 (SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUIRED), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW FOR EVENTS AT UNITY PLAZA PARK WITHOUT REQUIRING SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 154 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES), PART 1 (IN GENERAL), SECTION 154.107 (SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN MUNICIPAL PARKS OR ON CITY-OWNED OR -LEASED PROPERTY; PENALTY), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED PERPETUAL PUBLIC OPEN SPACE EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION OF EASEMENT BY THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF KIOSKS ON THE CITY OWNED PORTION OF UNITY PLAZA PARK AND CLARIFYING MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RESTROOM ACCESS EASEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/15/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 16, 2014

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

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE: September 16, 2014

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

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: October 06, 2014

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, ( 6 )

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7. 2014-624 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THOMAS C. PAUL, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE ETHICS COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 602, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/15/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: October 06, 2014

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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8. 2014-625 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JEFFREY TRUHLAR, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, AS A MEMBER OF THE DUVAL COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, REPLACING SUNIL "SONNY" BHIKHA AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TOURIST ACCOMMODATION INDUSTRY, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 70, ORDINANCE CODE, AND SEC. 125.0104, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR A FIRST TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2018; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/15/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: October 06, 2014

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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9. 2014-626 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOHN F. GAILLARD, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, AS A MEMBER OF THE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., PURSUANT TO SECTION 408.033, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS A "CONSUMER", FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/15/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: October 06, 2014

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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10. 2014-656 A RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING ASSISTANT COUNCIL AUDITOR JANICE BILLY FOR HER YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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11. 2014-657 A RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING CONNIE HODGES FOR HER OUTSTANDING CAREER OF COMMUNITY SERVICE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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12. 2014-658 A RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING THE JACKSONVILLE SUNS ON WINNING THE 2014 SOUTHERN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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13. 2014-659 A RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING THE JAX CHAMBER'S ARLINGTON COUNCIL FOR ITS STEADFAST LEADERSHIP FOR OVER 50 YEARS IN PROMOTING QUALITY ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE GREATER ARLINGTON AREA TO MAKE THIS AREA THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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14. 2014-662 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE WORK AND RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF VETERANS' NEWS NETWORK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Gaffney, Gulliford, Jones, Joost, Lumb, Redman, Schellenberg, ( 7 )

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2^ND READINGS

15. 2014-651 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS (SOE) OFFICE; APPROPRIATING $317,461.35 ($100,000.00 FROM DESIGNATED CONTINGENCY FOR THE SOE AND $217,461.35 FROM THE GENERAL FUND/GENERAL SERVICE DISTRICT FUND BALANCE) TO FUND THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 13 OFFICE, FOR A PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION; RECOGNIZING THAT THE CITY WILL PURSUE STATE REIMBURSEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF UNUSED FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND; REQUIRING APPROVAL OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT, PURSUANT TO 106.215(B), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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16. 2014-652 AN ORDINANCE RENAMING HEMMING PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN AS "HEMMING PARK"; AMENDING SECTION 250.516 (RULES AND REGULATIONS) AND SECTION 667.110 (DESIGNATED AND AUTHORIZED LOCATIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REFLECT THE CHANGE TO HEMMING PARK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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17. 2014-653 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE URGING THE MAYOR AND THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO CONTINUE THE LITIGATION STYLED RANDALL WYSE, ET AL, VS. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ET AL, CASE NO. 3:13-CV-121-J-34MCR TO COMPLETION TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL VALIDITY OF THE "THIRTY YEAR AGREEMENT" BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE APPROPRIATE ENTITY TO NEGOTIATE FOR POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BENEFITS OF TH EPOLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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18. 2014-654 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KENNETH A. FILIP AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 52, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2018; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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19. 2014-655 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING FRED A. DEWITT, A DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENT, AS A MEMBER OF THE BUILDING CODES ADJUSTMENT BOARD, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 56, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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20. 2014-660 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING WANYONYI J. KENDRICK ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM JEA AS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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