Duval County Legislative Delegation Minutes Local Bill Public Hearing January 23, 2014 117 W. Duval Street, City Council Chambers The meeting was called to order at 1 :09 p.m., with opening remarks from Representative Daniel Davis, Chair. The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance were offered by Representative Fullwood. PRESENT: Senators Bean and Gibson Representatives Adkins, Davis, Fullwood, McBurney, Ray and Jones (1 :16 p.m.) A quorum was declared. The agenda was adopted by voice vote. Following introductions by members, the Chair announced the delegation appointments. The Chair recognized Dr. Cynthia Bioteau, President Florida State College at Jacksonville, for an introduction and brief remarks. The Chair recognized Representative McBurney for introduction of J-1 (by request), relating to the Police and Fire Pension Membership. The following people spoke regarding the proposed legislation: Council President Gulliford, Council Member Crescimbeni, Connie Benham and Curtis [_ee. All spoke in support of the J-Bill. A motion was made and J-1 was unanimously approved on a voice vote. The Chair recognized Senator Gibson regarding J-4. She indicated City Council had not taken up the issue and requested that the rules be waived and support the idea of a local bill contingent upon the City Council's positive recommendation. Also, if voters decide to approve the measure then the issue could potentially be on the November ballot. Council President Gulliford indicated til at he and Councilman Crescimbeni will introduce the appropriate resolution. Questions and answers followed. A motion was made and adopted on a voice vote to waive the rules for discussion on J-4. Discussion followed regarding the timeline, the authority of the City Council, library funding and the first straw ballot in the history of Jacksonville. The Chair suggested that because the bill had not gone through the City Council process, he recommends deferring the bill at this time and that a special meeting be called to take up this issue, once City Council a resolution which provides clear direction to the delegation. Council President Gulliford stated it would be offered as a once cycle emergency. J-2, relating to the providing an exception to space and seating requirements for a liquor license for Biscotti's Cafe. The chair called upon Matt Jackson, who explained the bill and spoke in favor of the proposed legislation. Alicia Grant spoke in opposition to the bill. A motion was made and J- 2 was unanimously approved on a voice vote.
J-3, relating to the providing an exception to space and seating requirements for a liquor license for Casbah. The chair called upon Matt Jackson, who explained the bill and his support for the proposed legislation. Alicia Grant spoke in opposition to the bill. A motion was made and J-3 was unanimously approved on a voice vote. The chair called on Mary Lou Sutherlin for comments relating to J-4, who spoke in favor of the bill. The Chair reiterated his assurance that once City Council takes action he will call a special meeting. Speakers on issues other than local bill: John Delaney, President, University of North Florida spoke capital or construction funding, there is no money to retro-fit or repair existing buildings; universities are funded at different levels per student -- some is based on history. The request is for base funding. Also, the Board of Governors adopted a funding model based on nine principles is a concern and negatively impacts smaller schools. The chair inquired what the delegation could do to assist UNF ~ it was suggested that UNF draft a letter of support for the delegation members to sign. Questions and answers followed. Jason Roth, Public Policy Director for United Way of Northeast Florida - discussed their public policy and advocacy with an emphasis on early education. They will continue to meet with members and they would like to be a resource for the delegation.,jacqueline Perry, Executive Director, Beaver Street Enterprise Center - thanked the members for their support over the past 10 years of this business incljbator. She shared some successes they have had for start-up and emerging companies. Dawn Lockhart, CEQ, Family Foundations - presented the 1000 report that was based on a five year study for solutions to move families out of poverty. They have identified a 16 to 1 return on profit for success. Please consider this important work and they will be meeting with members in the near future. John Rutherford, Sheriff -- discussed his handout which included the following: points such as the E911 prepaid wireless fees and issues associated with these plans resulting in the loss of revenues; Florida retirement system and remaining competitive to recruit and retain quality law enforcement officers; the prescription drug monitoring database and the success of the program. Sheriff Rutherford offered a suggestion for legislation to modify the law on restricting law enforcement access to information relating to cell phones and the detriment of the law, which has been used as an investigative tool and to rescue citizens. The Sheriff thanked the members for their bipartisan effort to protect citizens with regard to the sexual predators and offenders situation. He discussed the Florida Sheriff's Youth ranch and the need for behavioral health overlay services for those residents. He also informed the member how the collision avoidance system, that has been approved by FOOT, that will be funded by the revenue from the red-light cameras. Discussion followed regarding flaws in the system and due process and timing of yellow lights. Questions and answers followed. The Sheriff concluded by thanking the members for the legislation relating to scrap metal dealers, they have seen amazing success and that thefts are 2
down over 50% and how good legislation positively impacts the community. Connie Benham - discussed ROTC Florida Teacher Lead Money, they are now receiving the Money but she is advocating for the 5 years they did not receive that money. She explained her concern with a non-attorney office employee making that decision. Ms. Benham then discussed a handout relating to a report by the TRUE Commission on the City of Jacksonville Banking Fund. Melissa Jackson spoke regarding the library bill and that it was based on a 2012 JCCI study. Senator Bean announced that a First Coast Delegation meeting is in the process of being scheduled. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. Note: A recording of these proceedings is on file in tile delegation office, City Hall, Jacksonville, and is available to the public and media. Also a MP3 link is on the delegation website. 3
CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL DAVIS VICE CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE REGGIE FULLWOOD Duval COU11ty I_egislative Delegatio11 LOCAL BILL PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 1:00 P.M. 117 W. DUVAL STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS SENATORS AARON BEAN AUDREY GIBSON REPRESENT A TIVES JANET H. ADKINS DANIEL DA VIS REGGIE FULLWOOD MIA L. JONES CHARLES MCBURNEY LAKE RAY A. CALL TO ORDER B. PRAYER C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ROLL CALL E. ADOPTION OF AGENDA F. OPENING REMARKS G. LOCAL BILLS: J-1: RELATING TO THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND MEMBERSHIP, REPRESENTATIVE MCBURNEY, BY REQUEST J-2: RELATING TO ADDING A SPECIAL ZONE TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR SPACE AND SEATING REQUIREMENTS FOIl A LIQUOR IJCENSE FOR BISCOTTI'S' CAFE: REPRESENTATIVE MCBURNEY, BY REQUEST,J-3: RELATING TO ADDING A SPECIAL ZONE TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR SPACE AND SEATING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CASBAH: REPRESENTATIVE MCBURNEY, BY REQUEST J-4: RELATING TO ESTABLISHING, BY BALLOT, AN INDEPENDENT LIBRARY TAXING DISTRICT: SENATOR GIBSON AND REPRESENTATIVE FULLWOOD
H. SPEAKERS 1. CYNTHIA BIOTEAU, PRESIDENT, FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE JACKSONVILLE 2. JOHN DELANEY, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA 3. JOHN RUTHERFORD, SHERIFF 4. JASON ROTH, UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA 5. JACQUL YN PERRY, BEAVER STREET ENTERPRISE CENTER 6. DAWN LOCKHART, FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 7. CONNIE BENHAM, CITIZEN - ROTC AND BANKING FUND 8. COLLEEN WOOD, 50 TH NO MORE I. ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS NOT ON AGENDA, IF TIME PERMITS J. ANNOUNCEMENTS 117 W. Duval Street Suite 225 Jacksollville, Florida 32202 Phone (904) 630-1680 Fax (904) 630-2074
CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL DAVIS VICE CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE REGGIE FULL WOOD Duval County Legislative Delegation SENATORS AARON BEAN AUDREY GIBSON REPRESENT A TIVES JANET H. ADKINS DANIEL DAVIS REGGIE FULLWOOD MIA L. JONES CHARLES MCBURNEY LAKE RAY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan Stewart (904) 630-1680 DUVAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION CHAIR, REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL DAVIS, ANNOUNCES LOCAL BILL MEETING AND DEADLINE JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 3,2014 - State Representative Daniel Davis, Chair of the Duval County Legislative Delegation, announces the Local Bill public Ilearing will be Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 1 :00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Jacksonville Council Chambers, City Hall - First Floor, located at 117 W. Duval Street. Anyone wishing to speak regarding one of the local bills must complete the attached request form, which can also be found on the de2.legation~ebsite and submit to the delegation office prior to Thursday, January 9. In addition, the deadline for being placed on the agenda and material submission is also Thursday, January 9. When mailing or delivering local bill material, individuals are asked to provide 10 sets of three-hole punched 8 Y2 X 11 copies and use the "Speaker's Request Form" as a cover sheet to be included in members' meeting packets. The maximum time allotted for each speaker is three minutes. Questions may be directed to Duval Legislative Delegation office staff at 630-1680. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Chapter 286.26, Florida statutes, persons in need of special accommodations to participate in the meetings, including agendas, interpreters or assisted listening devices, should contact the delegation office at 630-1680 no later than January 9. All Duval Legislative Delegation meetings are open to the public. 117 W. Duval Street Suite 150 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Phone (904) 630-1680 Fax (904) 630-2074