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COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Monday April 20, 2015

Tape No.________________________

9:00 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana M. Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Bill Gulliford, Chair

Legislative Aide: Juliette Williams

Warren Jones, Vice Chair

Council Auditor: Heather Reber/ Kyle Billy

Lori Boyer

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Stephen Joost  Excused

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Robin Lumb Excused

Administration: Teresa Eichner

Don Redman

Matt Schellenberg

 

 

                           Meeting Convened 9:01 AM

    Meeting Adjourned 10:10 AM

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with the respect to any matter considered as such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

 

 


Attendance:

 

CM: Bill Bishop - 2015-213

Kimberly Scott – Dir. Regulatory Comp. Dept. - 2015-202

Susan Grandin - OGC - 2015-214

Steve Durden – OGC – 2015-214

Folks Huxford –  Dir. of Planning Dev.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Monday, May 4, 2015

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2014-704

RESO Encouraging Council President to consider Replacing Current City Council Appointees to the Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees with George Robbins & John Thompson. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

 

1. 10/28/2014 CO  Introduced: R

 

    11/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/12/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

2.  2014-722

ORD Approp $1,000,000 from Gen Fund - Transfers from Fund Balance for Legislative Counsel for the City Council on the Issue of Pension Litigation; Waive Sec 108.505 (Special Counsels), Ord Code, to allow Council Executive Comm to make Selection; City Council shall Confirm any Selection & Engagemt Letter for Legislative Counsel; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    11/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

3.  2014-769

RESO Reaffirming & Reauthorizing General Counsel to Commence Litigation to Determine the Legal Validity of Establishmt of the Police & Fire Pension Fund Senior Staff Voluntary Retiremt Plan & Determine if the Bd of Trustees of the Fund Mismanaged or took Unauthorized Actions in Creating said Plan. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

 

1. 11/25/2014 CO  Introduced: R

 

    12/1/2014 R Emerg/Approve 7-0

 

2. 12/9/2014 CO REREFERRED; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

4.  2015-85

RESO Conf Appt of William (Billy) Edward Hart as Member of Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, Replacing Daniel E Blanchard for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/17. (Merritt) (Introduced by CM Yarborough)

 

1. 1/27/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

5.  2015-98

ORD-MC Repealing Chapt 1 (Gen Provisions) of Article 7 (Departments), City Charter, & Move Chapter 1 Provisions to a New Article 24 (Departments). (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15

 

1. 2/10/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

6.  2015-107

ORD RE Propty Purchased by City as Recipient of Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Monies from a Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) Grant & as the Purchasing Entity for the 13 Counties of NE Fla; Declaring such UASI Propty to be Surplus & Auth the Dir of Fire & Rescue Dept to Transfer the UASI Propty to County Agcys or Governing Bodies Currently in Possession of such UASI Propty; Waive Sec 122.812, Ord Code, to allow for said Transfer. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15

 

1. 2/10/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

    2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/18/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

7.  2015-120

RESO Conf Appt of Rebecca Erwin Steele to the Duval County Job Opportunity Bank Bd of Directors, Replacing Robert Baldwin for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 2/10/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/24/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

APPROVE 4 - 0

 

 

 

 

8.  2015-122

RESO Honoring & Commending Former JSO Director Jimmy Holderfield & Mr. Jose Cruz on their Bravery & Quick Action in Apprehending the Perpetrator of a Hit-and-Run Accident. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Daniels)

 

1. 2/10/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/24/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.  2015-127

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code; Updating Regs re: Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Vehicle Inspections & Insurance Requiremts; Creating Chapt 222 (Transportation Network Companies), Creating Regs for Operations Including Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Operators, Vehicle Inspections, Min Insurance Requiremts, Records Retention & Confidentiality; Creating Code Enforcemt, Civil Remedies, Violations, Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture Regs & Provide Authority to JSO, City Parking Div & Jax Airport Authority to Seize & Impound or Immobilize Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 222. (Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) (CPAC #6 Apv)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15

 

1. 2/10/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    2/17/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

    3/2/2015 TEU Sub/Rerefer 5-0;    3/2/2015 R Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

    3/3/2015 F Sub/Rerefer 7-0

 

3. 3/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

10.  2015-150

ORD-MC Auth Interlocal Agreemt bet City & JEA that provide $120,000,000 Pymt to City & City's Apv of the "JEA Interlocal Partnership Terms" as Defined in the Interlocal Agreemt; Amend Secs 21.04 & 21.07, Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, re Assessmt Calculation of JEA Annual Pymt to City; Designate Oversight by Finance Dept. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor & JEA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 2/24/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

3. 4/14/2015 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

11.  2015-202

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code, Sec 111.465 (Zoning Code Enforcemt Spec Rev Fund), to Transfer the Zoning Code Enforcemt Revolving Fund from the Plan & Dev Dept to the Regulatory Compliance Dept. (Shaw) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    4/6/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

 

 

 

 

12.  2015-203

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 654 (Code of Subdivision Regs), Sec 654.142 (Subdivision Standards & Policy Advisory Comm) to replace "Private Utilities" Profession with the "Underground Utility Contractor" Profession; Amend Subsec (5) to add "Construction Mgmt". (Shaw) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    4/6/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

13.  2015-212

ORD-MC Creating New Sec 111.550 (Sidewalk Constrn Spec Rev Fund), Ord Code, to Estab  a Spec Rev Fund for all "Pymts in Lieu of Constrn" apvd Pursuant to Land Dev Procedures Manual (LDPM) or Donations & any Fund Approp by Council for Capital Costs of Sidewalk Constrn; Approp $133,735 ($21,075 from Public Works S & D Capital Projs, $112,660 from Gen Fund) to said Rev Fund; Amend Sec 654.133 (Required Improvemts: Streets; Curbs & Gutters; Sidewalks; & Bikeway Requiremts) to provide Reference to said Rev Fund; Provide Amend to LDPM Consistent with these Changes. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer, Gulliford, Crescimbeni & Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    4/6/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5 - 0

 

1.       Correct account numbers

2.       Increase approp. By $70,760 for additional revenue over budget in FY 2014/15

 

14.  2015-213

ORD-MC Amend Secs 28.723 (Boating) 28.724 (Swimming & Beach Activities), & 616.119 (Swimming Prohibited in St Johns River where Posted), Ord Code, to allow for Swimming by Authorized City Permit. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Bishop & Love)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R,RCDPHS

 

    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS

 

    4/15/2015 JWW Approve 10-0

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

To include language that makes the permit event specific.

 

15.  2015-214

ORD-MC Amend Sec 685.104 (Prohibited Activities for Sexual Offenders & Sexual Predators; Exceptions), Ord Code, to more Clearly Define for Law Enforcemt the types of Events, Decorations & Costumes that Sexual Predators & Sexual Offenders are Prohibited from Using. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R,RCDPHS

 

    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5 -0

 

 

16.  2015-215

ORD Approp $470,108.94 ($100,000 from Designated Contingency for Supv of Elections & $370,108.94 from Gen Fund/Gen Svc Dist Fund Balance) to fund Gen Election in May; Recognizing City Pursuing State Reimburfsemts for Spec Primary Election in Dec 2014 & Spec Gen Election in Feb 2015; Provide for Reverter of Unused Funds to Gen Fund; Require Apv of 2/3 of Council Members Present, Pursuant to Sec 106.215(b), Ord Code. (Johnston) (Introduced by CP Yarborough)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5 – 0

 

1.       Increase appropriation amount by $15,003.37 to $485,112.31

2.       Attach the Revised BT

 

17.  2015-218

RESO Conf Appt of Jill Bechtold as the School Bd Dist 7 Rep to the Jax Children's Comm, Replacing Jill R Smith, for 1st Full Term exp 7/15/18. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

DEFER

 

 

18.  2015-219

RESO Conf Appt of LeAnna Cumber as the School Bd Dist 3 Rep to the Jax Children's Comm, Replacing Craig Anthony Gibbs, for Partial Term exp 7/15/15. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

APPROVE 4 - 0

 

 

19.  2015-220

RESO Conf Appt of Richard A Brown as Member of Jax Ethics Comm, Replacing Leslie Jean-Bart for Partial Term exp 12/31/16. (Shaw) (Req of Chief Judge)

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

 

20.  2015-221

RESO Conf Appt of Brian Aull as Member of Jax Ethics Comm, Replacing L.E. Hutton for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/18. (Shaw) (Req of State Attorney)

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5 – 0

 

Term should expire 12/31/17

21.  2015-234

ORD-MC Amend Part 5 (Whistleblower Protection), Chapt 602 (Ethics Code), Ord Code, to Estab the Inspector General as the Whistleblower Official for the City. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Lumb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

 

READ 2ND REREFER

 

 

 

22.  2015-251

ORD Naming a City-Owned Parcel at NW Corner of Lee & Houston Sts as the "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park". (Dist 9-Jones) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

READ 2ND REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

23.  2015-253

ORD-MC Repealing Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Preferred), Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Ord Code & Creating New Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Required), Requiring New Employees of the City to live within Duval County beginning 1/1/16. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary              

 

READ 2ND REREFER

 

 

 

24.  2015-258

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code; Amend Secs 121.102(e) & 121.113; Create New Secs 121.211 thru 121.214 for "Group II Members; Attach Actuarial Impact Statemt. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO Waive C.R. AMEND(FL)/Refer; R,F;    4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary              

 

READ 2ND REREFER

 

 

 

 

25.  2015-260

RESO Designating May 15, 2015 as Bike to Work Day in Jacksonville. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Redman)

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

 

 

 

26.  2015-261

RESO Conf Appt of Ingrid K Montgomery-Fluellen to Duval County Election Advisory Panel, Replacing Megan Jeane Mauney for Partial Term exp 4/16/16. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

READ 2ND REREFER

 

 

27.  2015-262

RESO Conf Appt of Robert Joseph McKinnon to the Planning Comm, Planning Dist 1 Rep, Replacing Mary E Goldsmith for 1st Full Term exp 10/1/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

 

READ 2ND REREFER

 

28.  2015-263

RESO Conf Appt of Christina Parrish to Art in Public Places Comm as a Lay Citizen, Replacing Jefree Shalev for 1st Full Term exp 12/31/17. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

READ 2ND REREFER

 

 

 

29.  2015-264

RESO Honoring & Commending Westside Church of Christ, Inc on their 85th Church Anniversary. (Mitchell) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R

 

                               Bill Summary                

 

                               APPROVE 5 - 0

 

 

 

 

                              *****NOTE: Other items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.****