RULES

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

Tuesday April 04, 2017

Tape No.________________________

1:00 PM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Garrett Dennis, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Crystal Shemwell

John Crescimbeni, Vice Chair

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Greg Anderson

Asst. Council Auditor: Heather Reber

Danny Becton

Research Assistant: Colleen Hampsey

Tommy Hazouri

Administration: Allison Korman Shelton

Jim Love – Late Arrival

 

Scott Wilson

 

 

Regular Committee Meeting                            Special Committee Meeting

                        Meeting Convened: 1:00 PM                              Meeting Convened: 3:15 PM                 

                        Meeting Adjourned: 3:15 PM                              Meeting Adjourned: 4:02 PM

 

 

The Committee shall consider matters relating to confirmation of nominations by the Council, Mayor and Sheriff; rules; laws; executive communications; resolutions; memorials; calendar; agenda; charter revision; governmental reorganization; City Council and School Board redistricting; elections; courts; consumer affairs; "J-Bills" and legislation before the Florida Legislature; service quality improvement and public satisfaction with government services; advanced communication and technology use and "e-government"; Boards and Commission structures and all related subjects .and all unclassified subjects

 

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at 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.

 

 

Special Committee Meeting topic:

 

Discussion: VP John Crescimbeni will provide and update of the Cultural Council Board Legislation


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Attendance: (See last page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

 

 

 

Item/File No.

 

 

Title/History

 

 

1.  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 & Co-sponsored by CM Jones) (CPAC #6 Deny)

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

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    4/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary                 

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  2016-359

ORD Amend Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Creating New Sec 122.110 (Skateboarding on Public Propty), to Prohibit Skateboarding on City Sidewalks in Certain Areas, Public Parking Garages & Public Access Ramps & Certain other Public Propty; Recognizing Exercise of County Powers. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/16

 

1. 5/24/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU,RCDPHS,R

 

    6/6/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/7/2016 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

 

Bill Summary                TEU: Defer                   PHS: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

3.  2016-534

ORD Renaming Robinson Ave to "Harry Frisch Way"; Waive var Subsecs of 745.105 (Changing Names of Public Sts by Ord; Honorary St Designations by Ord): (e)(2) re Persons who Honorary St Designation may be named after; (e)(5) re Requiremt that 90% of all Propty Owners on that Segment Consent to Renaming; (e)(3) Requiremt that the Person Reside within 5 miles of the St Name Change for at least 10 Yrs; (b) Requiremt that Historic Preservation Comm review the Request & make a Recommendation. (Dist 9-Dennis) (Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg & Co-sponsored by CM's  Dennis, Wilson, Morgan, Hazouri, Anderson, Gulliford, Bowman, Carter, R. Gaffney, Ferraro & Newby)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 9/6/16, 9/19/16, 10/3/16, 10/17/16, 10/31/16, 11/14/16, 12/5/16, 1/3/17, 1/17/17, 2/6/17, 2/21/17, 3/7/17, 3/20/17, 4/3/17

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/23/16

 

1. 8/9/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU,R

 

    8/15/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/16/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R

 

 

Bill Summary                TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  2016-764

ORD-MC Amend Sec 21.03 (Composition; Compensation; Officers; Meetings), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, to Provide that JEA Hold Meetings at Least every other Month. (Sidman) (Rules)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/13/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 1/10/17

 

1. 11/22/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU,R

 

    12/5/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/6/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R

 

3. 1/10/2017 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary                TEU: Amend/Approve

 

CM Anderson explained the background on this bill: changing the meeting requirements for the JEA Board would match that of other independent authorities. CM Hazouri asked if the new schedule will be regular. CM Crescimbeni also was concerned about the impact of irregular meetings on the citizenry, he supported the amendment but with reservations and will revisit the board schedule if it is found to be problematic.

 

RULES: Amend/Approve 7-0

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

5.  2017-2

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 106 (Budget & Acctg Code), Part 2 (Budgets), Secs 106.215 (Supplemental Approp & Rev Reduction Limitations) & 106.216 (Replacemt of Fleet Vehicles), Ord Code, to Revise Titles, Remove Restriction on Supplemental Approp & Clean up Conflicting Secs of Code; Amend Part 4 (Fiscal Mgmt), Secs 106.401 (Employee Authorizations) & 106.404 (Temp Employees), to Revise the Employee Cap Authorization to be at the Subfund Level. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/24/17

 

1. 1/10/2017 CO  Introduced: F, R

 

    1/18/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/19/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, R

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet

Angela Moyer (Budget office) explained that this bill includes amendments to titles, language and dates.

 

 Amend/Approve 7-0

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

 

Amendment: Add F.I.N.D. Grant Match Reserve to Section 106.215

 

 

 

6.  2017-20

ORD Auth the Compensation & Benefits Div of the Employee Svcs Dept to Offer the Option to Enroll in the UF Health Plan to City Employees or Retirees Covered under the City's Group Health Plan on 3/31/17, any New City Employees first Eligible to Participate in the City's Employee Benefit Progs On or After 4/1/17, & any Retirees covered under any City Group Health Plan who Retire On or After 4/1/17; Auth Mayor to Negotiate, Execute & Deliver a 3rd Party Admin Svcs Contract with Integra Administrative Group, Inc to Administer the UF Health Plan; Invoking the Exemption in 126.107(g), Ord Code; Waiving Sec 116.1406(a) (Procuremt of Plan Administrator), Ord Code, to allow City to Enter into a 3rd Party Admin Svcs Contract with Integra; Designate Oversight by the Compensation & Benefits Div; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Schellenberg, Gulliford & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/24/17

 

1. 1/10/2017 CO  Introduced: PHS,R,F

 

    1/18/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/18/2017 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/19/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, R, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 PHS: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.  2017-76

RESO Conf Appt of Michael J Anania as Member of Taxation, Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, Replacing Patricia E Schorr, for Partial Term exp 6/30/17 & a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/20. (Shoup) (GAB CPAC)

 

1. 1/24/2017 CO  Introduced: R (Referred to F per C/P 3.28.17)

 

    2/7/2017 R Approve 7-0

 

2. 2/14/2017 CO REREFERRED; R

 

    3/21/2017 R Approve 5-2 (Dennis, Hazouri)

 

3. 3/28/2017 CO REREFERRED; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary               

 After an initial 5-2 vote, CM Crescimbeni moved to reconsider. Following a

 lengthy discussion, this appointment was deferred.

 

APPROVE 5-2 (Dennis, Hazouri) DEFER

 

 

8.  2017-86

RESO Conf Appt of Leslie Scott Jean-Bart as Member of Jax Ethics Comm, Replacing Joe Jacquot, for Full Term exp 12/31/19. (Pollock) (Req of Jax Ethics Comm)

 

1. 1/24/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/7/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/14/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

DEFER

 

 

9.  2017-155

ORD Auth Dir of Finance & Admin to Delete certain items of Missing or Stolen City Tangible Personal Propty from the Tangible Personal Propty Records of the City' Require Propty Custodian to Provide a Report to the Council Auditors at the Same Time as it is Reported to the Ofc of the Sheriff. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/14/17

 

1. 2/28/2017 CO  Introduced: F, R

 

    3/7/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/8/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/14/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, R

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

10.  2017-160

ORD Amend Part 6 (Public Hearings, Chapt 3 (Legislation), Council Rules, to allow the Presiding Officer to fix a Lesser Time for All Speakers during Council Public Hearings & to Create a Council Rule to Address Public Participation. (Sidman) (Rules)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/14/17

 

1. 2/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/7/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/14/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary               

CM Becton proposed an amendment to the bill, allowing for registered lobbyists to give a business address in lieu of a residential address on the speaker’s card, and to provide for dissemination of the speaker’s card info to council members. There was some discussion regarding the balance between address and name disclosure during public hearings and participation and individual privacy/safety. CM Crescimbeni presented a new version of the speaker cards used during Council meetings, which includes a signature line, a line to designate representation, and a ‘choose one’ option to distinguish among speakers for public hearings, public participation and public comments.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

 

Amendment:

 

1. To allow registered lobbyists to give a business address in lieu of a residential address on the speaker’s card, and to provide for dissemination of the speaker’s card info to council members.

 

 

 

11.  2017-181

ORD Auth an Increase in Employee Cap of Ofc of Gen Counsel from 64 to 68 to add 3 Attorneys & 1 Legal Assistant/Paralegal; Approp $261,275 from Ofc of Gen Counsel - Duval County School Bd to Ofc of Gen Counsel Salaries & Benefits Accts to fund Attorneys & Admin Staff to support Legal Needs of Duval County School Bd. (BT 17-073) (RC 17-127) (Sidman) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/28/17

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R, F

 

    3/20/2017 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/22/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, R, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                NCIS: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(NCIS)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

12.  2017-194

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 685 (Sexual Offender & Sexual Predator Regulation), Sec 685.103 (Registration Fee), Ord Code, to include the words "Offender or". (Grandin) (Introduced by VP Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/28/17

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: PHS,R

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/21/2017 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, R

 

 

Bill Summary                PHS: Approve

Jason Gabriel, Office of General Counsel, explained that this bill authorizes the expansion the OGC staff to include 3 new attorneys (and one assistant) dedicated to handling school board related issues.

 

Amend/Approve 7-0

 

Amendment:

1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to correct BT

2. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 to correct RC 

 

 

 

 

13.  2017-199

RESO Expressing Council's Support for Enterprise Florida & its Statewide Economic Dev Incentive Toolkit that is Leveraged to attract Jobs & Private Capital Investmt to Florida. (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Love, Bowman & Hazouri & Co-Sponsored by CM's Brosche & R. Gaffney)

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/22/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

14.  2017-200

RESO Appt Kyle S. Billy to the Position of City Council Auditor; Providing for a Prospective Effective Date. (Sidman) (Personnel Committee)

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

15.  2017-206

RESO Conf Appt of Andrew F Dickson as a Lay Citizen Member of the Mobility Plan Working Group. (Shoup) (Introduced by CP Boyer)

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

16.  2017-207

RESO Conf Appt of Leon J Carrero to the Duval County Election Advisory Panel, Replacing Robert B Maldonado for 1st Full Term exp 4/16/20. (Shoup) (Introduced by CP Boyer)

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

17.  2017-208

RESO Conf Appt of Tihryn Mickens to the Jax Housing Authority as a Resident Rep, Replacing Lieu Rhodes for Partial Term exp 9/16/17 & a 1st Full Term exp 9/16/21. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

18.  2017-209

RESO Conf Appt of Andres Lopera to the Jax Historic Preservation Comm, Replacing Jennifer A Mansfield for 1st Full Term exp 3/4/19. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

19.  2017-210

RESO Conf Appt of Randy E Wishard as Chief of the Mosquito Control Div of the Neighborhoods Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

20.  2017-211

RESO Supporting Passage of Senate Bill 1138 & House Bill 1093 which would Prevent Sale of Tobacco to Individuals under 21 Yrs Old; Directing Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni & Co-Sponsored by C/M's  Carter & Morgan)

 

1. 3/14/2017 CO  Introduced: R,PHS

 

    3/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/21/2017 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/28/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary                PHS: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.  2017-236

ORD Adopting by Reference the 16th - 45th Supplements to the 1990 Edition of the City's Ord Code & City Charter, including all State Laws, Voted Laws & Ords of Gen & Permanent Nature Enacted by Council & Considered by Mayor thru 3/24/17; Repealing Gen & Permanent Ords so Adopted & Considered before 3/24/17. (Sidman) (Req of Council Secretary)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/11/17

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

22.  2017-237

RESO Honoring & Commending Kirk Sherman on his Outstanding Career of Public Service upon his Retirement from the Position of City Council Auditor. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Gulliford, Anderson, Becton, Bowman, Boyer, Brosche, K. Brown, R. Brown, Carter, Crescimbeni, Dennis, Ferraro, Gaffney, Hazouri, Love, Morgan, Newby, Schellenberg & Wilson)

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

23.  2017-238

RESO Honoring & Congratulating the Ribault High School Girls' Basketball Team on Winning its 12th State Championship. (Clements) (Introduced by CM K. Brown & Schellenberg & Co-Sponsored by C/M's Brosche, Morgan & R. Brown)

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

24.  2017-239

RESO Honoring the Jacksonville International Airport for Receiving the Airport Service Quality Award from the Airports Council International. (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Carter & Co-Sponsored by C/M's Brosche & Morgan)

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

25.  2017-240

RESO Conf Appt of Derek H Dostie to the Subdivision Standards & Policy Advisory Comm as an Underground Utility Contractor Profession Rep, Replacing Joshua Garrison, for Partial Term exp 11/30/18. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

26.  2017-241

RESO Conf Appt of Michelle Barnett to the Jax Ethics Comm, Replacing R. Anthony Salem for a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/18. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

27.  2017-242

RESO Conf Appt of Ellen M Schmitt as Member of Jax Ethics Comm, Replacing Thomas C Paul for Partial Term exp 12/31/17. (Pollock) (Req of Jax Ethics Comm)

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

28.  2017-243

RESO Conf Appt of Julie R Adamson as Operations Dir of the Neighborhoods Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

29.  2017-244

RESO Appt Hillary L Almond as Member of the Building Codes Adjustmt Bd, Replacing Karl-Gustav M Soderholm for 1st Term exp 9/30/18. (Shoup) (Introduced by CP Boyer)

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

30.  2017-260

RESO Appt Stephen A Frick, Jr as Member of Jax Health Facilities Authority, Replacing John M Shaw III for 1st Full Term exp 12/15/20. (Shoup) (Introduced by CP Boyer)

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: R

                             

                                Bill Summary

                                            

                                APPROVE 7-0              

 

 

 

 

Attendance:

 

Jordan Pope, Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) - (2016-764)

Jason Gabriel, Office of General Counsel - (2017-181)

Angela Moyer, Budget Office (2017-2)

Carla Miller, Ethics Office - (2017-160)

Jeff Clements, Council Research - (2017-76)

Paula Shoup, City Council – (2017-76)

Jessica Laird, Mayor’s Office – (2017-76)

John Delaney, Research and Development Authority (Presentation)

Bill Joyce, Courthouse Architectural Review Committee (Presentation)

Gayle Petrie, Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority (Presentation)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

***Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair. ***