Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · January 7, 2020
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Final
Agenda Meeting
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
1:30 PM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Rules Committee
Joyce Morgan, Chair
Rory Diamond, Vice Chair
Michael Boylan
Matt Carlucci
Randy DeFoor
Brenda Priestly Jackson
Sam Newby
Legislative Assistant: Jessica Smith
Legislative Assistant: Crystal Shemwell
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Research Asst.: Richard Distel
Administration: Rachel Lockheart
Council Auditor’s Office: Trista Carraher
Rules Committee Agenda - Final January 7, 2020
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2019-0693 ORD-MC Regarding JEA; Amend Sec 21.07 (Fiscal & Budgetary
Functions), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, to create a New Subsection M
to provide for a sharing of dividends to JEA customers based on JEA’s
change in net position. (Sidman)(Introduced by CM Dennis)
9/24/2019 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/30/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/1/2019 F Read 2nd and Rerefer
10/1/2019 R Read 2nd and Rerefer
10/8/2019 CO PH Addnl Read 2nd and Rerefered;TEU,F,R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S.& to Sec. 21.11,City Charter
& CR 3.601 – 10/8/19 & 11/12/19
2. 2019-0725 ORD-MC Amend Sec 120.203 (Contributions: Refund of Contributions),
Pt.2(Gen Employees Retirement Plan), Chapt. 120 (Gen Employees &
Corrections Officers Pension Plans & all Employees Defined
Contribution Retirement Plans), Ord Code, to provide for payment of
JEA’s unfunded actuarial accrued liability upon JEA recapitalization
event; Making amendment contingent upon recapitalization event for a
sunset date . (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Carlucci)
10/8/2019 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
10/14/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/15/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/15/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/22/2019 CO PH Read 2nd and Rerefered;TEU,F,R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 -10/22/19
3. 2019-0785 RESO Appt Mark Devereaux as a Member of the Jax Waterways
Commission, Replacing Steven C. Davis, PH.D., as a General Public
Rep. for a Partial Term to Exp. 12/31/2022 (Sidman) (Introduced by CP
Wilson)
10/22/2019 Introduced: R
11/5/2019 R Read 2nd and Rerefer
11/12/19 CO Read 2nd and Rerefered;R
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4. 2019-0857 RESO Conf Appt of Keith Powers as Dir of Fire & Rescue Dept of COJ;
Prov Retroactive Salary increase to $160,000.00 Effective 6/1/19.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Hazouri & Boylan)
11/26/2019 CO Introduced: R
12/3/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/10/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;R
5. 2019-0858 RESO Conf Reappt of Ray Alfred to Jax Aviation Authority for 2nd Full
Term Exp 9/30/23. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
11/26/2019 CO Introduced: R
12/3/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/10/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;R
6. 2019-0859 RESO Conf Appt of Beth Leaptrott, P.E., to Environmental Protection
Board, Replac Bobby L. Baker for 1st Full Term Exp 9/30/23. (Sidman)
(Req of Mayor)
11/26/2019 CO Introduced: R
12/3/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/10/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;R
7. 2019-0862 RESO Appt W. Marc Hardesty P.E., to Jax Waterways Commission,
Replac Stephen C. Swann, for 1st Full Term Exp 12/31/22. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CP Wilson)
11/26/2019 CO Introduced: R
12/3/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/10/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;R
8. 2019-0882 ORD Approp $50,000.00 in fund balance from Environmental Protection
Trust Fund (The “FUND”) to Prov funding to suppt Addtn’l depth
dredging & Subseqnt remonal & disposal of contaminated soils from
Millers Creek (The “Project”); Prov Waiver of Sec 111.755
(Environmental Protection Fund), Pt 7 (Environment & Conservation,
Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), ORD Code Auth Board to Utilize
funds from The Fund for the Proj; Prov Waiver of Sec 360.602 (Uses of
Fund), Pt 6 (Environmental Protection Fund), Chapt 360 (Environmental
Protection Fund), Chapt 360 (Environmental Regulation), Ord Code, to
auth the Board to Utilize funds from The Fund for The Project; Invoking
Exception of Sec. 126.107(G) (Exemptions), Chapt 126 (Procurement
Code), Ord Code to Direct Contract Millers Creek Special Dist for The
Project; Apv funding Agreemt for Millers Creek Special Dist Eco
Restoration btwn City of Jax & Millers Creek Special Dist for The
Project;Oversight by Environmental Quality Div; Requiring Reprt. (B.T.
20-032)(McCain) (Req of Mayor)
12/10/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F, R, JWW
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –1/14/20
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9. 2019-0888 ORD-MC Amend Sec 126.901 (Definitions), Pt 9 (Art in Public Places),
Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code to include City-Controlled
Bldgs or Propty in Definition for use of Art in Public Places Prog; Approp
$50,000.00 ($45,000.00 from Dist 14 Autumn Bond Acct to Public Art
Acct & $5,000.00 from Council Operating Contingency to Art in Public
Places Trust Fund) to Prov funding for “Roosevelt/Edgewood – Artwork
& Lighting” proj; Prov Public Works Dept & Cultural Council of Jax,
Inc.,& disbursement of funds upon invoices & accounting/reverter of any
unspent funds; Finding Municipal Purpose; Waiving Requiremts of
Autumn Bond, Ord 2004-998-E, as Amend by 2005-1044-E & Sec.
106.315, Ord Code; Auth Agreemnt btwn City of Jax & FDOT.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM DeFoor)
12/10/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F,R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –1/14/20
10. 2019-0889 ORD re Chapt 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations) Ord
Code; Renaming “Johnson Street” to “LaVilla Center Drive”; Ord Code
re Honorary St Desgination & Assoc Rdwy markers; Estab Honorary St
Designtn on Johnson St Ext. from Bay St. to Adams St for James
Weldon Johnson & John “J.” Rosamond Johnson; Prov Installtn of two
roadway markers; Honoring legacy of James Weldon Johnson & J.
Rosamond Jonson & Recognizing Achievements of James Weldon
Johnson & John Rosamond Johnson & recognizing the achievements of
James Weldon Johnson & John Rosamond Johnson; Directing
Legislative Svcs Div to forward Ord to Planning & Dev Dept for
Processing, Implementation, & Coord w/911 Emerg, Fire & Rescue
Dept, Post Office & Other affected agencies & Orgs. (Dist. 7-R.Gaffney)
(Pollock) (Req of JTA & Co-Sponsored by CM's R. Gaffney, Hazouri &
Newby)
12/10/19 CO Introduced: TEU,R
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code – 1/21/20
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –1/14/20
11. 2019-0890 ORD Approp $768,000.00 from Isle of Palms Dredging to Isle of Palms
Dredge-Special Dist Match to Prov 12% match fund for Isle of Palms
Dredging Proj; Prov funds carryover from Yr to Yr until funds are
expended or lapse according to Agreemnt; Apv & Auth Fund Agreemnt
for Isle of Palms Dredging Proj btwn Isle of Palms Spec. Dist & COJ;
Invoking Exceptn to Sec 126.107(G), Ord Code; Oversight by Public
Works Dept. (Johnson) (Introduced by CM Diamond)
12/10/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F, R, JWW
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –1/14/20
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12. 2019-0891 ORD Auth a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease
Renewal (BOT File # 160739059) btwn the City of Jax & the Board of
Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of FL. for
the purpose of securing land for the Southbank Riverwalk & Floating
Docks, for a 5-Yr. Term at no cost (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
12/10/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R,JWW
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/14/20
13. 2019-0892 RESO Conf Reappt of Joseph W. Rogan to Jax Ethics Commission,
Pursuant to Sec 602.912, ORD Code, for 2nd Full Term Exp
12/31/2022. (Pollock) (Req. of Chief Judge for the 4th Judicial Circuit)
(Sawyer)
12/10/19 CO Introduced: R
14. 2019-0893 RESO of City Council of City of Jax Apv Adaptation Action Area
Workgroup Report & Recommendations, dated 11/2019. (West) (Req of
Mayor)
12/10/19 CO Introduced: R,LUZ
15. 2019-0894 RESO Encouraging JEA Board to take formal action to rescind
Invitation to negotiate at the next JEA Board Mtg; Directing Chief of
Legislative Srvcs to forward copy of Reso to JEA Board & JEA CEO;
Req.Emerg Passage Upon Introduction. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM
Priestly Jackson)
12/10/19 CO Introduced: TEU,F,R
12/10/2019 CO Amend(Flr)/Refer TEU,F,R 18-1 (CM Carlucci);F
Removed per CP Wilson
16. 2019-0896 RESO Reappt Sharol Pausal Noblejas to Jax Housing & Community
Development Commission, as Essential Services Rep, Pursuant to
Chapt 34, Ord Code, & Sec 420.9076, F.S., for 2nd Full Term Exp
11/30/23. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Wilson)
12/10/19 CO Introduced: R
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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