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JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

 

 

Tuesday September 18, 2018

Tape No.________________________

2:00 PM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Tommy Hazouri, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Juliette Williams

Bill Gulliford, Vice Chair-EXCUSED

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Greg Anderson

Research Asst.: Colleen Hampsey

Lori Boyer

Administration: Chiquita Moore

John Crescimbeni

Council Auditors Office: Trista Carraher

Matt Schellenberg

 

JuCoby Pittman

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened: 2:02 pm                          Meeting Adjourned: 4:37 pm

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 


Attendance: Councilman Dennis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2018.

 

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of DIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
1.  2017-433

ORD Auth Grant of Easemt with Southbank Apartment Ventures, LLC (Grantor) for Easemts on the Southbank to the City to Expand Existing Riverwalk from 8' to 20' & Provide a Pedestrian Pathway Connecting the Riverwalk to Prudential Dr; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F (NCSPHS 7/1/17)

 

    6/19/2017 NCSPHS Emerg/Amend/Approve 6-0

 

    6/20/2017 R Emerg/Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    6/21/2017 F Emerg/Amend/Approve 5-0

 

2. 6/27/2017 CO PH/Rerefer; NCIS, R, F

 

 

 

Bill Summary                     Fact Sheet                  NCSPHS:  Defer                  FIN: Defer

Defer

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Gulliford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
2.  2017-632

ORD-MC Amend Part 4 (Resource Recovery Prog), Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code, to Update Dept Name & Amend References to Host Fees to be Consistent with new Part 7; Create New Part 7 (Constrn & Demo Debris Collection & Transp Franchises); Amend Part 6 (Nonresidential Solid Waste Collection & Transp Franchises) re Franchise Fees to make Part 6 Intent & Definitions consistent with new Part 7; Amend Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapter & Parts), Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), to Revise Violations of Chapt 380 to Class F Offenses. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford, Brosche, Crescimbeni, Love, Becton, Schellenberg & Wilson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R

 

    9/20/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary                           TEU:  Defer                                    FIN:  Defer

Defer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Crescimbeni

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
3.  2018-142

ORD-MC Amend Sec 21.04 (Powers), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, to Provide that any Apv by Council to sell 10% or more of JEA must include the Call for a Subsequent Referendum to Apv Terms & Conditions of Sale. (Durden) (Introduced by CM's Crescimbeni & Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/13/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 4/10/18

 

1. 2/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R

 

    3/5/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/6/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

 

3. 4/10/2018 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary                           TEU:  Defer                                    FIN:  Defer

Defer

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Dennis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
4.  2018-256

ORD-MC Relating to Membership of JEA Amend Sec 21.03 (Composition; Compensation' Ofcrs' Mtgs), Article 21 (JEA) City Charter, Provide that 4 of the 7 bd mbrs be appt by Council and also be subj to removal by Council. (Durden) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/22/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 6/12/18

 

1. 4/24/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,R

 

    4/30/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/1/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/8/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R

 

3. 5/22/2018 CO PH Only

 

   6/12/2018 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary                    NCSPHS:  Defer

Defer

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of CM Pittman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
5.  2018-292

ORD-MC Amend Chap 30 (Plan & Dev Dept), Part 2 (Planning Commission), Sec 30.203 (Conduct of Business), Ord Code, to  Provide  Automatic Deferral upon Req of Council Mbr by Noon on Monday prior to Sched Mtg & provide Notification to applicant.  (Johnston) (Introduced by CM K. Brown)

LUZ PH-6/19/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 6/12/18

 

1. 5/8/2018 CO  Introduced: LUZ,R

 

    5/15/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/15/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/22/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ, R

 

3. 6/12/2018 CO PH Only

 

    6/19/2018 LUZ PH Withdraw 7-0

 

 

Bill Summary

Defer

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Gaffney

 

 
 
6.  2018-306

ORD-MC Amend Sec 11.106 (Duties of Legislative Svs Div), Chapter 11 (Office of Council Secretary);  Amend Chapter 656 (Zoning Code), Part 1, SubPart C (Procedures for Rezoning & Amendmts to Zoning Code), SubPart D (Zoning Exceptions,Variances &Waivers, Amendmts to Final Order, Appeals  of Written Interpretations of the Director & Appeals of Final Orders of Commission); Amend Part 8 (Alcholic Beverages), Chapter 656 (Zoning Code) to Increase the Notification for Requests Re: Alcoholic Beverages to Commensurate with the Distance Limitations for Establishments Selling or Service Alcoholic Beverages.  (Grandin) (Introduced by CM K. Brown)

LUZ PH - 6/19/18, 7/17/18, 8/7/18, 8/21/18, 9/5/18, 9/18/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/12/18, 6/26/18, 7/24/18, 8/14/18, 8/29/18, 9/11/18, 9/25/18

 

1. 5/8/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,R, LUZ

 

    5/14/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/15/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/15/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/22/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R, LUZ

 

3. 6/12/2018 CO PH Contd 6/26/18

 

   6/26/2018 CO PH Contd 7/24/18

 

   7/24/2018 CO PH Contd 8/14/18

 

   8/14/2018 CO PH Contd 8/29/18

 

   8/29/2018 CO PH Contd 9/11/18

 

   9/11/2018 CO PH Contd 9/25/18

 

 

Bill Summary                        NCSPHS:  Defer

Defer

 

 

 

WITHDRAW
 
7.  2018-308

ORD Estab a " Homeless Bill of Rights" in City of Jax Declaring a City Policy of Implementing the Provisions of the " Homeless Bill of Rights" as the regular Course of Business in City Government.  Req Mayor's Ofc to take immediate steps to ensure Circulation, Publishing & Implementation of the "Homeless Bill of Rights".  (Teal) (Introduced by CM K. Brown) (Co-Sponsored by CMs Dennis & Hazouri)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 5/22/18

 

1. 5/8/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,R

 

    5/14/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                              

 

    5/15/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/22/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R

 

 

Bill Summary                           NCSPHS:  Withdraw                                   

4-1 approve to withdraw (CM Crescimbeni in opposition)

 

There was some discussion about this bill, which was initially introduced by Councilwoman Katrina Brown and subsequently co-sponsored by CMs Dennis and Hazouri. CM Hazouri wanted the bill to be withdrawn,  re-drafted and then introduced again, but CM Dennis recommended deferral to allow time for input from homelessness organizations. CM Crescimbeni agreed that the bill should incorporate policy recommendations from homelessness advocates and that a meeting should be noticed to iron out all of the details before voting to withdraw the bill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Morgan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
8.  2018-310

ORD-MC Creating New Sec 320.202 (Commercially Leased Rentals; Apv of Proposed Use Prior to Lease), Pt 2 (Tests & Approvals), Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions, Title VIII (Construction  Regulations & Bldg Codes), Ord Code, to Require a Bldg Confirmation Ltr or Architect's Cert for Commercially Leased Parcels; Amend Sec 656.152, Subpart E. Certificates of Use, Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Chapter 656 (Zoning Code), to include Bldg Confirmation Ltr or Architect's Cert in the COU App Process.  (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Morgan)

LUZ PH- 6/19/18, 7/17/18, 8/7/18, 8/21/18, 9/5/18, 9/18/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/12/18, 6/26/18, 7/24/18, 8/14/18, 8/29/18, 9/11/18, 9/25/18

 

1. 5/8/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,R,LUZ

 

    5/14/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/15/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/15/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/22/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R, LUZ

 

3. 6/12/2018 CO PH Contd 6/26/18

 

   6/26/2018 CO PH Contd 7/24/18

 

   7/24/2018 CO PH Contd 8/14/18

 

   8/14/2018 CO PH Contd 8/29/18

 

   8/29/2018 CO PH Contd 9/11/18

 

   9/11/2018 CO PH Contd 9/25/18

 

 

Bill Summary                           NCSPHS:  Defer

Defer

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.  2018-387

RESO Concerning Duval County Tax Collector, Urging Candidate Elected in Special Election of Fall 2018 to Use Existing Surplus Letterhead & Envelopes in Lieu of Purchasing New Letterhead & Envelopes & Incurring Addnl Costs for remainder of Tax Collectors Unexpired term of 6/30/2019.  (Johnston) (Introduced by C/M Dennis)

(Co-Sponsored by CM Hazouri)

Scriveners

Pg. 2, line 16: strike “Letter” and insert “Letterhead”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

1. 6/12/2018 CO  Introduced: R                                                                            CM Dennis

 

    6/19/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/26/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                          

Deferred at the request of CM Schellenberg

 

CM Schellenberg questioned the necessity of this bill, as the committee has been told that the Tax Collector’s Office only prints letterhead and envelopes as needed and not in surplus. CM Dennis voiced his concerns about such letterhead being used in a campaign capacity diring a special election. CM Crescimbeni told CM Dennis that he would have a noticed meeting with him to rework the bill’s language.

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CP Bowman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
10.  2018-420

ORD-MC Auth All Documents Necessary to Consummate the Installation of the National Memorial for Peace & Justice's Duval County Memorial Monument in Hemming Park to Commemorate the African-American Victims of Lynching in Duval County, FL btwn 1877 & 1950; Create new Chapt. 54 (Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Oversight  Committee),Ord Code; Create New Sec 111.107 (Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Special Revenue Fund), Chapt 111 (Special Revenue &Trust Accts.), Part 1 (Parks, Recreation, Culture & Entertainment), Ord Code, Providing Oversight by Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Committee; provide for codification. (Hodges) (Introduced by CP Brosche)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-7/24/18

 

1. 6/26/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

    7/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/24/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary                           NCSPHS:  Defer                                      FIN:  Defer

Defer

 

 

11.  2018-548

RESO Conf Dist CPAC's Appt of Camilla Collins as Member of Taxation Rev & Utilization of Expenditures Comm, Replacing John A. Pittman for 1st Term, exp 6/30/20. (Distel) (Req of Northwest Dist CPAC)

 

1. 8/14/2018 CO  Introduced: R                                                                    APPOINTMENT      

 

    8/21/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/29/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Approve 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Brosche

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
12.  2018-570

ORD-MC re Transparency in City Govt; Creating New Sec. 126.114 (Notification of Campaign Contributions by Bidding or Contracting Party), Chap 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Provide for Notice of Campaign Contributions by Parties Contracting with the City; Create New Sec. 602.805 (Private Air Travel with Lobbyist), Chap 602 (Jax Ethics Code), Ord Code, to Require Disclosure by Certain Elected Officials of Details Concerning Use of Privately-Owned Aircraft; Amend Sec. 602.1207 (Public Records). Chap 602 (Jax Ethics Code) Ord Code, to Require Posting of Public Record Emails & Disclosure of Certain Public Record Text Messages; Repealing Sec. 602.1213 (Penalty Provisions), Chap 602 (Jax Ethics Code) Ord Code, to Delete the Penalties Provision (Brosche) (Introduced by CM Brosche)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced:R

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

Defer

 

 

 

WITHDRAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
13.  2018-572

Ord Requesting Duval County. Supervisor of Elections to Establish New Early Voting Polling Locations at the UNF & Edward Waters College Campuses, to be effective with the 11/6/18 Gen Election, Pursuant to Sec 101.657, F.S.; Auth Transfer of $30,000 from the Council Operating Contingency to Pay for the Addnl Early Voting Locations; Provide Funds Carryover to FY 18/19.  (Teal) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: F,R,NCSPHS                                                           

 

    9/4/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, R, NCSPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                           NCSPHS:  Withdraw                                 FIN:  Withdraw

6-0 Approve to withdraw

 

Robert Phillips, Supervisor of Elections Office, was in attendance to speak about this bill which was intended to provide funding for early voting sites on two college campuses. The SOE has determined that it is possible to hold early voting at the two sites, but does not need Council funds to do so. The bill is being withdrawn because the SOE will utilize existing federal funds to cover the costs for the campus early voting sites. CM Hazouri asked about the possibility of getting closer to Election Day and the SOE not having enough funding available to open the sites, but Mr. Phillips indicated that the sites will definitely open.

 

14.  2018-577

ORD-MC Amend Sec 95.103 (Membership; Terms; Composition), Chapt 95 (Jax Waterways Comm), Ord Code, to Include Representatives of certain entities to liaison with the Jacksonville Waterways Comm. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer) (Co-Sponsored by CMs Ferraro, Gulliford & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,R,JWW

 

    9/4/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                            CM Boyer      

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

Scriveners

Pg. 2, lines 4 and 5: strike “Division” and insert “Unit”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

2. 9/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R

 

 

Bill Summary                           NCSPHS:  App                                           

Approve 6-0

 

 

 

 

AMEND

Strike last sentence of Section 2

 
 
15.  2018-578

ORD Declaring Parcel RE No.000971-1250, 16551 Village Green Dr. North to be surplus to the needs of the city; waiving Sec 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed Value over $25,000) Subpart B, Pt 4 of Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code. Allow for the Conveyance of the Subj Parcel to Sharon L. Bennett, previous owner of record, for amount of all delinquent taxes, together with interest & costs, due the date of conveyance in accordance with Sec. 197.592, F.S. (McCain) (Dist. 12-Carter) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R                                                    Renee Hunter

 

    9/4/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet     NCSPHS:  Amend/App                  FIN:  Amend/App

Amend/Approve 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.  2018-586

RESO Conf Reappt of Susan S. Verbeck to the Jax Housing Authority, for Second Full Term to expire 9/16/22. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: R                                                               REAPPOINTMENT

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

Approve 6-0

 

 

Has attended 30 out of 39 meetings or 77%

 

 

 

17.  2018-587

RESO Conf Reappt of Richard Weber to the Jax Housing Authority, for Second Full Term to expire 9/16/22. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: R                                                              REAPPOINTMENT

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

Approve 6-0

 

 

Has attended 26 out of 28 meetings or 93%

 

 

 

 

18.  2018-588

RESO Conf Reappt of Craig D. Davisson to the Downtown Development Review Board, as an Architect Rep for Second Full Term to expire 6/30/18, followed by a third Full Term Ending 6/30/20. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: R                                                            REAPPOINTMENT

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

Approve 6-0

 

Has attended 50 out of 58 meetings or 86%

 

 

19.  2018-589

RESO Conf Reappt of Joseph P. Loretta, RLA, Leed, AP to the Downtown Development Review Board, as a Landscape Rep for Second Full Term to expire 6/30/18, followed by a third Full Term Ending 6/30/20. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: R                                                           REAPPOINTMENT

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

Approve 6-0

 

Has attended 34 out of 43 meetings or 79%

 

 

20.  2018-590

RESO Conf Reappt of  Jessie Spradley to the Jax Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) Monitoring Committee, as a Private Citizen, for First Full Term to expire 4/30/21.  (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: R                                                            REAPPOINTMENT

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

Approve 6-0

 

Has attended 2 out of 2 meetings or 100%

 

 

21.  2018-591

RESO Conf Reappt of  William Marc Hardesty to the Library Board of Trustees, as At-Large Group 1 Rep for Second Full Term to expire 9/30/22. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: R

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                      REAPPOINTMENT

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

Approve 6-0

 

Has attended 32 out of 59 meetings or 54%

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Dennis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
22.  2018-593

RESO Expressing City Council's Opposition to the Sale of JEA at this time. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                 

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary                  FIN:  Defer

Defer

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.  2018-594

RESO Adopting the City Council's 1-3, & 5-year Strategic Plan (Clements) (Introduced by Council President Bowman)

AMEND

Add septic tank phase-out as a 5 year goal to reflect actions taken at the Strategic Planning meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: R                                             Council President Bowman      

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

Defer at the request of the Council President

 

 

 

 

24.  2018-623

 

 

 

 

2nd

ORD Declaring Propty Surplus (R.E. Numbers 054641-0000, 054647-0000, 054648-0000, 054649-0000 and 054650-0000) , Propty on Davis St North btwn 4th St West and 3rd St West; Providing Sale of surplus propty; Waiving provisions of Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code to allow direct sale of parcels to St. Stephen's African Methodist Episcopal Church, Inc. owner of Propty adjacent to R.E. Number 054641-0000, at the assessed value of $10,587 for R.E. #054641-0000, $5,293 for R.E. #054647-0000, $5,293 for R.E. #054648-0000, $5,293 for R.E. #054649-0000, and $11,797 for R.E. #054650-0000 to allow for future expansion of the church. (District 7-R. Gaffney) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM R. Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

 

NCSPHS:  2nd                                  FIN:  2nd

2nd reading

 

 

 

25.  2018-630

 

 

 

2nd

ORD Auth Execution of a (1) Redev Agreemt bet City, DIA & ACE JAX, LLC; (2) Quitclaim deed conveying a city-owned parcel of land to the Developer at the cost of $1.00; (3) Loan Documents and related agreements to Support Renovation of Jones Furniture Bldg located at 520 N. Hogan St and an Adjacent Bldg located at 502 N. Hogan St. (collectively, "the Buildings"); Auth a Downtown Historic Preservation and Revitalization Trust Fund Grant of $1,500,000 to Developer, to Be Approp by Subsequent Legislation auth a Downtown Economic Dev Fund Loan in amt of $750,000 with a term of 21 yrs in connection with proj; Waiving Provisions of Chapt 122, (Public Propty, Pt 4, Real Propty, Subpart C, Community Redev Real Propty Dispositions), Ord Code to authorize sale of City owned Real Propty without appraisal to Developer at less than fair market value; Desig the DIA as Contract Monitor for Redev Agreement and related agreemts; Oversight of Proj by the Public Works Dept. (Sawyer) (Req of DIA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

 

Fact Sheet               NCSPHS:   2nd                                 FIN:  2nd

2nd reading

 

 

 

 

26.  2018-631

 

2nd

RESO Conf Appt of James Brent Allen to the Downtown Development Review Board, Replacing Rafael E. Caldera, as a Downtown Property Owner Rep for First Full Term to expire 6/30/20. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: R

 

2nd reading

 

 

 

 

27.  2018-632

 

 

RESO Honoring and Commending UF Health TraumaOne for being recognized by the American College of Surgeons as a Level 1Trauma Center. (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM R. Gaffney) (Co-Sponsored by CMs Crescimbeni & Becton)

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: R

 

Approve 6-0

 

CMs Schellenberg, Anderson, Pittman and Boyer asked to be added as co-sponsors.

 

28.  2018-634

RESO Honoring and Commending the Members of Jax's First Responders for their quick response to the shooting at the Jacksonville Landing, Particularly Members of Fire Station #1, "The Rock".  (Clements) (Introduced by CM Ferraro) (Co-Sponsored by CM Crescimbeni, Morgan, Becton & R. Gaffney)

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: R

 

Approve 6-0

 

CMs Schellenberg, Anderson, Pittman and Boyer asked to be added as co-sponsors.

 

 

 

29.  2018-635

RESO Recognizing and Honoring the Rev George H. Sprague III on the Occasion of his Retirement after 41 years as a United Methodist Church Pastor. (Jackson) (Introduced by CM Becton)(Co-Sponsored by CMs Morgan & R. Gaffney)

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: R

 

Approve 6-0

 

 

 

30.  2018-636

 

2nd

RESO Appt Council Member Randy White as a Member of the North FL Transp Planning Organization (TPO) Replacing Doyle Carter, for Term exp 6/30/19. (Diestel) (Introduced by CP Bowman)

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: R

 

                                                 2nd reading

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Additional agenda items

 

Steve Durden, Office of General Counsel, was present to speak about an email received by all council members from JALA (Jacksonville Area Legal Aid) in reference to enacted legislation (2018-104) and fees associated with the foreclosure registry. The Foreclosure Registry is a web-based electronic database of searchable real property records, used by the City of Jacksonville to allow mortgagees the opportunity to register defaulted properties and pay applicable fees. At the time of initial registration each registrant pays a non-refundable annual registration fee for each registered defaulted property. Those fees, and any other fees incurred for noncompliance or late registration, are designated to be used for the costs of implementation and enforcement of the ordinance but not the legal defense of foreclosure actions. JALA expressed interest in new legislation which would permit the fees to be used to assist with mortgage payments, but according to Mr. Durden the fees may not be used in that manner and the proposed legislation for fee usage would never be upheld in court.

 

Peggy Sidman, Office of General Counsel, spoke about more proposed Council Rule changes, as submitted by Councilman Anderson. CM Anderson suggested that the committee consider aspects of four Council Rules 4.301(c), 3.103 (a), 3.603 and 3.601(a) and the speaker card process in council meetings

 

·         Council Rule 4.301(c): pertains to presentations during council meetings. According to the rule, there should be no more than two, including presentations, in each meeting. However, in practice that number has been greater than two, which detracts from the time for addressing legislative business. Per the committee discussion, it was suggested that the rule of two be enforced or that a time limitation be implemented for time management. It was also mentioned that there be some sort of per council member allotment so all members have an equal opportunity to make presentations. It was requested that Ms. Sidman compile a list of all resolutions written (to honor, commend or mourn the passing of individuals) in 2018, as well as a list of all resolutions formally presented during council meetings for the same time period.  Tangentially in this discussion, CM Boyer mentioned unfiled resolutions, which are used ceremonially by some council members, and inquired about the Council Rule or other authorization source which makes them permissible. It was agreed that such documents should take a different format, like a letter or certificate, instead of that of a legal resolution, since they are not actual resolutions voted upon by the body as a whole.

 

·         Council Rule 3.103 (a): pertains to the introduction of bills. Currently there is a practice of removing items from the consent agenda to add council members’ names to legislation by amendment. To prevent this, there are several other methods and times by which co-sponsors can be added, prior to council meetings.

 

 

·         Council Rules 3.601 (a) and 3.603: pertain to public hearings and comments from the public during council meetings. To streamline the process, it was suggested that the speakers sit in the front rows of council chambers, provide 3:05 for speaking and start the clock once the name is called. It was uncertain how to specifically explain these rules to the public to prevent confusion.

 

·         Speaker card process:  The consensus is that the current method of using speaker cards for public comment and public hearings is antiquated and cumbersome. Dr. Cheryl Brown and Louie Marino, City Council, were present to discuss possible electronic queue alternatives as used by the Tax Collector’s Office or the Clerk of Courts. There was some concern about the cost, but primarily the challenges to implementing such a system are based upon the intricacies of the council proceedings. It was agreed that more research should be done to find an appropriate manner for modernizing the process. There was also some discussion about the parameters for the public who have chosen to speak. According to Rule 3.605, members of the public may speak for the allotted time, but it is not intended to be a back and forth discussion between the individual and members of council. In the past this rule has not been strictly adhered to, but under current council leadership, it is being observed. The perception to some members of the public is that their input is not being prioritized and that their questions are not being answered. The intent of the public comment period is not to hold a dialogue, but to allow the public to speak on behalf of a bill or issue to the council as a whole.

 

Before adjourning the meeting, the committee agreed to form a subcommittee to further assess these procedural issues and other Council Rules as necessary. Council Members Crescimbeni, Boyer and Anderson were identified as members for the subcommittee.

 

Minutes: Colleen Hampsey, Council Research

CHampsey@coj.net   904-630-1498

Posted 9.20.18 12:00 pm