OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

RULES COMMITTEE MINUTES

February 19, 2008

10:00 a.m.

 

Council Chamber

First Floor, City Hall

117 West Duval Street

 

 

 

Attendance:  Committee Chair Jay Jabour; Committee Members Warren Jones (excused), Michael Corrigan (excused at 11:20 a.m.), Ronnie Fussell, Denise Lee, Jack Webb (excused), and Clay Yarborough; Phillip Peterson, Office of Council Auditor; Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Shirley Nulf and Rick Campbell, Office of City Council; Lisa Rinaman, Office of the Mayor

 

The Committee Chair, Jay Jabour, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.  The committee took the following actions:

 

1.  2005-718

ORD Amend Secs 326.103, Ord Code (Signs & Outdoor Display Structures - Exemptions) & 656.1303 (Zoning Limitations on Signs) to Allow a Spec Exemption to Allow Bus Shelter Advertising. (Sidman) (C/M Shad) (PC Deny & PD Am/Apv)

LUZ PH - 8/2/05, 8/16/05, 9/7/05, Addnl 9/20/05, 10/4/05, 10/18/05, 11/01/05, 11/15/05, Addnl 9/5/07, 9/18/07, 10/2/07, 10/16/07, 11/6/07, 11/20/07, 12/4/07, 1/3/08, 1/15/08, 2/5/08, 2/20/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2) - 7/26/05, 8/9/05, Addnl 9/13/05 & 9/27/05, Addnl 8/28/07 & 9/11/07

 

1. 6/14/2005 CO  Introduced: LUZ,TEE,R

 

    6/21/2005 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/22/2005 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/22/2005 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/28/2005 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, LUZ,TEE(TEUS 7/1/05)(TEU 7/1/07)

 

3. 7/26/2005 CO PH Contd 8/9/05

 

   8/9/2005 CO PH Only

 

   9/13/2005 CO PH Contd 9/27/05

 

   9/27/2005 CO PH Only

 

    8/21/2007 TEU Approve 5-1 (Jabour)

 

   8/28/2007 CO PH Addnl 9/11/07

 

   9/11/2007 CO PH Only

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  2007-1005

ORD Creating Chapt 113 (Gifts to City) Establishing Method & Means of City to Accept Donations of $500,000 or more, Other Monetary Donations, Gifts of Personal Propty & Gifts to the Executive & Legislative Branches of Govt of Tickets & Admissions to Events & Travel. (Rohan) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

3.  2007-1324

ORD Approp $500,000 from Neighborhoods Housing Initiative Loans Fund for a $500,000 Grant to Local Initiatives Support Corp, to Expand Low & Moderate Income Housing; Waiving Provisions of Ord 2004-1186-E. (BT 08-052) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    1/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

4.  2008-15

RESO Conf Reappt of James Minion as Member of Duval County Election Advisory Panel, Ord Code, for 2nd Term End 4/16/10. (Sidman) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

DEFER

 

5.  2008-18

ORD Renaming Grande Avenue to Rio Grande Avenue, Waiving Chapt 745, Ord Code. (Dist 10 - M. Jones) (Sidman) (M. Jones)

TEU PH pur to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 2/20/ 08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced:R,TEU

 

    1/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

3. 2/12/2008 CO PH Only

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

(Amendment clarifies Ordinance Code section being waived and places minutes, correspondence, and maps on file)

 

 

6.  2008-27

ORD Implementing Sec 509.203, F.S.; Amend Sec 656.401 (Performance Standards & Development Criteria) Ord Code, & Creating new Chapt 165 (Public Food Service Establishments), to Auth Permitting Dogs within Designated Outdoor Portions of Public Food Svc Establishmts; Establishmt of Procedures by Municipal Code Compliance Div, & Enforcement; Amend Chapt 123 (Public Fees) Sec 123.102 (Fees Established) to Provide $250 Permit Fee, Non-Transferable, & Expire on 7/1/09. (Rohan) (C/M Shad)

LUZ PH - 2/5/08, 2/20/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2) F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08 & 2/12/08

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,LUZ

 

    1/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/15/2008 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/22/2008 CO PH Addnl 2/12/08/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, F, LUZ

 

3. 2/12/2008 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

7.  2008-31

RESO Auth Gen Counsel to take an Appeal in the Case styled Mary Anne Saadeh & Anwar Saadeh v. City of Jax & Stanton Rowing Foundation, Inc; Req Emerg Apv. (Arpen) (Gen Counsel)

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO EMERG 10-9 (Failed);    1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    1/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

(Amendment removes language requesting emergency consideration)

NOTE:  Initial motion to Amend/Approve failed of passage on a vote of 3-1; a motion to Reconsider  followed

 

8.  2008-38

RESO Appt Christina L Salvatore as Member of Enterprise Zone Dev Agcy Bd, Replacing Lou Caldropoli as a Zone Area Business Rep for 1st Term exp 12/31/11. (Welsh) (C/P Davis)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

9.  2008-39

RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-1 to Amend the Charter of JAA, Sec 3, (Powers) to Require Council Apv by 2/3 Vote Prior to Extending any Aircraft Runway at Craig Airfield. (Sidman) (Graham)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

10.  2008-48

RESO Conf Appt of Mark S Richardson as Chief of Community Affairs in Ofc of Sheriff with Retroactive Appt & Confirmation of 1/26/08. (Sidman) (Req of Sheriff)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

11.  2008-49

RESO Conf Appt of William B Killingsworth as Chief of Community Planning Div in the Planning & Dev Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

12.  2008-50

RESO Conf Appt of Sean N Kelly as Chief of Current Planning Div of the Planning & Dev Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

13.  2008-58

ORD Approp $1,941,733 from Banking Fund Loan to Purchase Automark Voter Assistance Terminals for Voters with Disabilities, in Compliances with Secs 101.56062 & 101.56075, F.S.; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-062) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

14.  2008-60

ORD Approp $1,008,509 Grant from U.S. Dept of Justice for JSO & the Police Executive Research Forum will Study Gun Violence & Repeat Offenders with Goal of Reducing Street Violence & Create a Model that can be Replicated in Other Cities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Waiving Sec 126.202 (Competitive Sealed Bid), Ord Code. (BT 08-064) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    2/4/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

(Amendment places grant application on file; deletes waiver language; adds language invoking section which exempts need for competitive solicitation)

 

15.  2008-68

ORD Amend Council Rule 3.103 (Introduction of Bills) to Delete Automatic Sponsorship of all Council Members to Resos that Recognize or Commend an Organization or Individual or Recognizes or Estab a Day, Week or Month in Honor of a Person or Event. (Rohan) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/08

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

16.  2008-72

ORD Auth a Tower Lease Agreemt with T-Mobile South, LLC for Constrn of a Communication Tower at the Lion's Club Boat Ramp; Waiving Sec 122.455, Ord Code (Towers Camouflaged); Auth Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,TEU

 

    2/4/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,PHS,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

(Amendment includes recital stating that other sections regarding tower leases will be followed)

 

17.  2008-75

RESO Conf Reappt of Willie "Pete" C Jackson to the Water & Sewer Expansion Auth, Replacing Chester Akins for an Unexp Term exp 1/31/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE  5-0

 

18.  2008-76

RESO Conf Appt of Brenda B Ezell, Replacing Sylvester Robinson, to JEDC for Unexp Term exp 6/30/08 & a 1st Full Term exp 6/30/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

19.  2008-77

RESO Conf Appt of Ginny Steiger to the Art in Public Places Comm as a Rep of the Cultural Council, Replacing Courtenay S Wilson for Unexp Term exp 12/31/08. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

20.  2008-78

RESO Appt John D Osborn to BJP Project Admin Committee as a Private Citizen Member, Replacing George W Robbins, III for a 1st Full Term exp 3/31/11. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

21.  2008-79

RESO Conf Appt of W. Braxton Gillam, IV, Replacing Donald McClintock, to the Ethics Comm for an Unexp Term exp 12/31/08 & for a 1st full Term exp 12/31/10. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R

 

    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R