Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · July 16, 2019
Minutes
City of Jacksonville
1st Floor - Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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
Rules Committee Meeting Minutes July 16, 2019
Meeting Convened: 1:30 pm Meeting Adjourned: 1:38 pm
Attendance: Council Members Morgan (Chair), Diamond (Vice Chair), Boylan, Carlucci,
DeFoor, Priestly Jackson and Newby
Also: Peggy Sidman- Office of General Counsel; Leeann Krieg – Mayor’s Office;
Colleen Hampsey – Council Research; Trista Carraher – Council Auditor’s Office;
Juliette Williams and Ladayija Nichols – Legislative Services
Title History Item/File No.
1. 2019-0128 ORD Renaming the 1st St. West extending approx. 1 mile from Jefferson
St. N. to Pearl St. N. to "Reverend Henry T. RHIM Blvd.", Waiving the
Req. of Sec. 745.105 (I) (2),Ord code, regarding persons who streets
may be named after; Waiving the Req. of Sec. 745.105 (G),Ord code,
regarding abbreviations in proposed street names. (Dist 7-R.Gaffney)
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford) (Co-Sponsored by CMs R.
Gaffney, Carlucci, Hazouri, Newby, Morgan)
2/26/2019 CO Introduced: TEU,R
3/4/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/5/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/12/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R
6/17/2019 TEU PH/Sub/Approve 7-0
6/18/2019 R Sub/Approve 7-0
6/18/2019 R Reconsider Sub/Approve 7-0
6/25/2019 CO REREFERRED; TEU, R
7/15/19 PH TEU Sub/Approve 6-0
7/16/19 R Sub/Approve 7-0
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 5/20/19, 6/3/19, 6/17/19,
7/15/19
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 -5/15/19
SUBSTITUTE/MOVE
2. 2019-0330 ORD-MC Creating New Pt 1 (Small Quantity Marijuana Possession),
Chapt 606 (Drugs), Ord Code, to Create a Civil Citation Prog for
possession of less than 20 grams of Marijuana or Marijuana Drug
Paraphernalia in alternative to Criminal Prosecution. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Dennis)
5/15/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,R
5/20/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/21/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/28/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/19
DEFER
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3. 2019-0380 ORD Calling a Special Election to Hold a referendum of the Qualified
Electors residing in Duval County to be held on 11/5/19 on the Question
of Apv a ½ Cent School Capital Outlay Sales Surtax as Levied by the
Duval County School Board pursuant to Sec. 212.055 (6), F.S.; Directing
the Council Secretary to provide notices to State Government. (Durden)
(Req of Duval County School Board)
5/28/2019 CO Introduced: F,R
6/4/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/4/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/11/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, R
6/18/2019 F Amend/Approve 7-0
6/25/2019 CO REREFERRED; F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/11/19
MOVE
4. 2019-0394 ORD-MC Amend Sec 10.108 (Executive Support for Council Members),
Chapt 10 (Organization of the Council), Ord Code, to Clarify Executive
Council Assistants Reporting Requiremnts; Amend Sec. 11.122
(Personnel Committee; Appointment & Discharge), Chapt 11 (Office of
the Council Secretary), Ord Code, to include within the Personnel
Committee Duties the Ability to Discipline & Discharge Council Executive
Assistants. (Sidman) (Introduced by CMs Hazouri, Gulliford, Bowman)
5/28/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/4/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/11/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-6/11/19
MOVE
5. 2019-0408 RESO Conf Appt of Kevin McCarthy, as a Member of the Opioid Abuse
Prevention Committee, as a Mental Health Professional Rep, for Initial
Term Ending 9/30/20. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
5/28/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/4/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/11/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
6. 2019-0410 RESO Conf Appt of David Castleman, as a Member of the Opioid
Abuse Prevention Committee, as a Member from the Jacksonville Fire &
Rescue Department, for Initial Term Ending 9/30/21. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor)
5/28/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/4/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/11/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
AMEND/MOVE
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7. 2019-0435 ORD Approp $71,874.00 from KHA Operating Subfund into KHA Budget
to fund Afterschool Programming; Auth KHA to contract directly with
YMCA of Florida's First Coast, Inc. ("YMCA") to provide Afterschool
Programming at Windy Hill, Ramona & Jax Heights Elementary Schools;
Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(G) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General
Regs), Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to allow KHA to
procure Afterschool Programming from YMCA; Waiving requiremts of
Sec 77.111(a) (Provider Contracts), Chapt 77 (KHA), Ord Code, to
exempt Children's Svcs Programming to be provided by YMCA from
Competitive Procuremt. (Davis) (Req of Mayor)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R
6/17/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/18/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, R
7/15/19 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
7/16/19 F Amend/Approve 7-0
7/16/19 R Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/19
AMEND/MOVE
8. 2019-0439 ORD re Chapt 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regs), Ord Code; to
Clarify that the correct spelling of "Spellman Road", Extending from
Benedict Rd on the North to West 45th St to the South should include a
single "L"; Waive the Requiremts of Sec 745.105 (D), Ord Code,
Pertaining to the review by the 911 Emerg Addressing Advisory Comm;
Providing a Compliance time period to require that all citizens, property
owners, business owners and governmental entities utilize the correct
spelling of "Spelman Road" with a single "L" on any & all official Docs,
Residence Addresses, Street Signs, Hwy Markers & Electronic
Communications on or before 12/31/20; Directing Legislative Services
Div to forward ORD to Planning & Dev Dept & Public Wks Dept.
(Pollock) (Introduced by C/M Newby)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: TEU,R
6/17/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 8/5/19
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/19
DEFER
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9. 2019-0443 RESO Conf Appt of Ellyn Cavin, as Chief of the Development Svcs Div of
the Dept of Planning & Development of the City of Jacksonville. (McCain)
(Req of Mayor)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
10. 2019-0444 RESO Conf Reappt of Jason R. Gabriel as the General Counsel.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
11. 2019-0445 RESO Conf Reappt of Raul Ernesto Arias, Jr. to the Jax Housing and
Community Dev Comm, for a 2nd Full Term ending 11/30/22 (Sidman)
(Req of Mayor)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
12. 2019-0446 RESO Conf Appt of Russell Jackson, as a member of the KingSoutel
Crossing Community Redev Agency Advisory Board, as a Citizen
Member that lives within 1 mile of the CRA Boundary Representing the
General Public, for an initial term ending 12/31/22. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
13. 2019-0447 RESO Conf Appt of Dr. Mary Jackson, as a member of the KingSoutel
Crossing Community Redev Agency Advisory Board, as a Citizen
Member that lives within 1 mile of the CRA Boundary Representing the
General Public, for an initial term ending 12/31/21. (Sidman)(Req of
Mayor)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
MOVE
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14. 2019-0448 RESO Conf Appt of Leola Williams, as a member of the KingSoutel
Crossing Community Redev Agency Advisory Board, as a Citizen
Member that lives within 1 mile of the CRA Boundary Representing the
General Public, for an initial term ending 12/31/21. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
15. 2019-0449 RESO Conf Appt of Kemal Gaspar, as a member of the KingSoutel
Crossing Community Redev Agency Advisory Board, as a Citizen
Representing the Banking, Insurance, or Finance Profession, for an initial
term ending 12/31/23. (Distel)(Introduced by C/P Bowman)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
7/16/19 Approve 7-0
MOVE
16. 2019-0450 RESO Conf Appt of Calvin Burney, as a member of the KingSoutel
Crossing Community Redev Agency Advisory Board, as a Citizen
Representing the Planning, Landscape Architecture or Architecture
Fields, for an initial term ending 12/31/23. (Distel) (Introduced by C/P
Bowman)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
DEFER
17. 2019-0451 RESO Conf Appt of Scott Grimes, as a member of the KingSoutel
Crossing Community Redev Agency Advisory Board, as a Citizen
Representing the Engineering or Construction Management Profession,
for an initial term ending 12/31/22. (Distel)(Introduced by C/P Bowman)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
7/16/19 R Withdraw 7-0
WITHDRAW
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18. 2019-0452 RESO Conf Appt of Vanessa Cullins-Hopkins, as a member of the
KingSoutel Crossing Community Redev Agency Advisory Board, as a
Citizen Member that lives within 1 mile of the CRA Boundary
Representing the General Public, for an initial term ending 12/31/21.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/11/2019 CO Introduced: R
6/18/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
7/16/19 Approve 7-0
MOVE
19. 2019-0476 RESO Encouraging the Creation of a Census 2020 Complete Count
Committee to plan and conduct local educational initiatives, publicity &
promotional activities to increase community awareness and participation
in the 2020 Census. (Johnston)(Introduced by CM Dennis)
6/25/2019 CO Introduced: R
7/16/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
MOVE
20. 2019-0477 RESO Honoring & Commending Trinity Christian Academy's Girls'
Softball Team on Winning Florida Class 4A State Championship.
(Clements) (Introduced by CM White) (Co-Sponsored by CMs
Crescimbeni, Carlucci, Newby, Morgan)
6/25/2019 CO Introduced: R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
21. 2019-0478 RESO Honoring & Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Bishop
Kenny Council 1951 of the Knights of Columbus. (Baltiero) (Introduced
by CM Ferraro) (Co-Sponsored by CMs Crescimbeni, Boylan, Morgan)
6/25/2019 CO Introduced: R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
22. 2019-0479 RESO Honoring and Commending the Career & Accomplishments of
Tom Goldsbury on Occasion of His Retirement. (Clements) (Introduced
by CMs Hazouri, Crescimbeni, and Gulliford)(Co-Sponsored by CMs
Newby, Morgan, Carlucci)
6/25/2019 CO Introduced: R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
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23. 2019-0480 RESO Honoring & Commending the Life & Many Accomplishments of
Mike Hightower Upon Occasion of His Latest Retirement. (Clements
(Introduced by CM Schellenberg)(Co-Sponsored by CMs Newby,
Morgan, Brosche, Dennis & Bowman, DeFoor, Diamond, Boylan,
Carlucci)
6/25/2019 CO Introduced: R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
24. 2019-0481 RESO Honoring & Commending Career & Accomplishments of Mike
Sands on the Occasion of His Retirement as Chief of Development
Services. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)(Co-Sponsored by
CMs Hazouri, Carlucci, Morgan)
6/25/2019 CO Introduced: R
7/16/19 R Approve 7-0
MOVE
Minutes: Colleen Hampsey, Council Research
CHampsey@coj.net 904.255.5151
Posted: 7.17.19 5:00 pm
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