JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

August 2, 2010

4:00 p.m.

 

City Council Chamber

1st Floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Yarborough (Chair), Council President Webb;  Redman, Jones, Johnson, Gaffney; Council Member Lee was excused; Margaret Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Kirk Sherman, Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office; Sherry Hall, Administration;  Marilyn Allen, Legislative Svcs., John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2010-326

ORD-MC Estab New Chapt 149 (Prohibition on the Use of Slot Machine-Like Spinning Reels, Video Displays or Similar Technology to Display the Results of a Raffle, Sweepstakes, Contest or Other Promotion) of Title VI (Business, Trades & Occupations), Ord Code; Provide for Civil Penalties & Injunctive Relief; Estab Exemptions. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde, Redman, Holt, Yarborough, Davis, Shad, Corrigan, Graham) (CPAC Letter of Support on File)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/11/10

 

1. 4/27/2010 CO  Introduced: R,PHS(Added to RCD as per C/P 5/11/2010) (Added to F per C/P 6/1/10)

 

    5/3/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/3/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/11/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, RCD, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Defer

 

 

 

DEFER

 

2.  2010-337

ORD Auth Agreemt with Community Foundation, Inc to Estab the JaxParks Prog Enhancemt Fund, a Non-Endowed Fund to allow JaxParks to Receive Private & Corporate Foundation Donations; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/25/10

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    5/17/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/18/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/25/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Attach revised agreement; Indicate programming dollars will be deposited into Neighborhood Services Community Activities Trust Fund and capital dollars will be legislation).

 

 

3.  2010-435

ORD Waiving Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Pt 3 (Prof Svcs Contracts) to allow City, thru TDC, to Extend its Contract Agreemt with Visit Jacksonville for 24 Mos after Exp Date of 9/30/10. (McCain) (Req of TDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/8/10

 

1. 5/25/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/1/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/1/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/2/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/8/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

    7/20/2010 F Approve 5-1 (Lee)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Approve

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

4.  2010-493

ORD Auth a Memorandum of Understanding with Jacksonville Jaguars, Ltd, for Distribution of Convention Developmt Tax Funds Imposed & Collected in Accordance with Chapt 764, Ord Code. (Rohan) (C/P Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/22/10

 

1. 6/8/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD R (CP 9/29/10)

 

    6/14/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/15/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/22/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

SUB/APPROVE 6-0 (See Attached Council Auditor’s Office Review of Bill 2010-493 Jacksonville Jaguars Amendment #10)

 

5.  2010-494

ORD re Metro Park Maint Funds, Approp $2,000 from Dockage Acct to Estab an Electricity Utility Bills Acct for Boaters at Metro Park Marina. (BT 10-130) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    7/19/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/20/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/27/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Attach revised BT and change amount in bill).

 

6.  2010-508

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Savannah Springs Apts II), Series 2010, of $6,669,000 to Acquire, Construct & Equip a Multifamily Rental Housing Dev. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JHFA - 6/10/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    7/19/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/20/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/27/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

APPROVE 5-1 (YARBOROUGH)

 

7.  2010-516

ORD Apv Restructuring a $1,250,000 Loan to Madison Woods, Ltd (Madison Woods Apt Proj) to Accept a Prepymt of $100,000 from Borrower, Increase Interest Rate from 2.5% to 3.5%, Extend Maturity Date to be Coterminous with new Senior Loan & make Pymts Subject to Available Cash Flow. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    7/19/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/20/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/27/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-1 (JOHNSON) (Amend require 1st $43,750 of available cash flow to be paid by the City principal).

 

8.  2010-517

ORD Restructuring Mortgage & Note in Current Principal Amt of $135,250.15 with Help Center, Inc to Reduce Interest Rate from 3% to 0%, Convert Note to Non-Amortizing Loan that is Forgiven at Completion of all Program Requiremts under Local Housing Assist Plan apvd by Ord 2009-277-E & allow for Subordination of Loan to a Revolving Line of Credit of $50,000. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: F,PHS, RCD (Added to RCD per CP 8/2/10)

 

    7/20/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/20/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/27/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS (Added to RCD per CP 8/2/10)

 

 

DEFER

 

9.  2010-519

ORD Approp $400,000 from CDBG Lapsed Funding from FY 2006-2007 & 2007-2008 to provide $100,000 each to (1) Clara White Mission to Purchase Bldg for Training & Affordable Housing for Low-Income & Homeless Veterans; (2) First Tee of Jax for Renovations to Brentwood Golf Course; (3) Mt Carmel Gardens to Replace Water Pipes & (4) Northwest Jax CDC for 2nd Phase of North Point Town Ctr Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011. (BT 10-135) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    7/19/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/20/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/27/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5-1 (YARBOROUGH)

 

10.  2010-520

ORD Adopt Inventory List Identifying City/County-Owned Propty Deemed Appropriate for use as Potential Affordable Housing. (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD

 

    7/19/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/27/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

11.  2010-521

ORD Auth a Dock Constrn & Maint Agreemt by which LPS Mortgage Processing Solutions, Inc, Grants said Authorization to City to allow Boating Access to Riverside Arts Market & the Northbank Riverwalk; Designate Oversight by JEDC. (Dist 9-Jones) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    7/19/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/20/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/27/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (To limit the maximum amount of maintenance LPS can perform and be reimbursed to $15,000; terminate clause to maintenance and repairs).

 

12.  2010-531

RESO Expressing City Support for Proposed Adjustmt to Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction for the Mayport Naval Station Federal Geographic Area. (Rohan) (C/M Yarborough)

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

    7/19/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/19/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/27/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD

 

 

R: Approve

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

13.  2010-537

ORD Approp $100,000 from Rec & Community Svcs (RCS)/Adult Svcs for Grant thru Community Foundation, Inc to the Community Safety Net Fund, for Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance & Emerg Assistance due to Economic Conditions; Auth Agreemt with Community Foundation, Inc; Waive Chapt 118 (Public Svc Grant Approp) to Allow all Funds for said Use & Require Final Financial & Programmatic Report to Council Auditors within 30 Days of Proj Completion; Designate Oversight by RCS Dept. (BT 10-145) (McCain) (Req of Mayor & C/M Clark & Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/27/10

 

1. 6/22/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    7/19/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/19/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/20/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/27/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 6-0

 

14.  2010-598

ORD Approp $100,000 Enterprise Florida, Inc (EFI) Grant to Purchase Developmt Easemts within Whitehouse Airfield AICUZ to Limit Encroachmt Issues & Minimize Aircraft Noise Concerns; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Auth Infrastructure Grant Agreemt with EFI. (BT 10-149) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

15.  2010-602

ORD Approp $647,653.93 ($578,190 U.S. Dept of Education Continuation Grant & $69,463.93 from Jax Children's Comm Spec Rev Fund) to the 21st Century Community Learning Ctrs Grant for Team-Up Progs at Northwestern Middle School & North Shore K-8 for 8/1/10 - 7/31/11; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011. (BT 10-150) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

16.  2010-604

ORD Auth Acceptance of Deeds to Jax Shipyards Propty from North Bank Developers, LLC, an Affiliate of Landmar Group, LLC, in Lieu of Foreclosing City's Mortgage on Propty due to Defaults from North Bank to City & Under Redev Agreemt including Pymts on City Excise Tax Rev Bonds (Ord 2001-451-E); Auth Assignmt Agreemt in Connection with City Obtaining Title; Designate Oversight by JEDC. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

17.  2010-610

ORD Approp Continuation Grant of $2,715,230 in Home Investmt Partnership (HOME) Prog Funds; Provide Award to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm for Auth & Funding, & for City to Execute Fed Prog Contracts for (1) $135,760 for Community Housing Dev Org ($30,000 to Grace & Truth Community Dev Corp, Inc; $30,000 to Northwest Jacksonville Community Dev Corp; $15,760 to Riverside Avondale Dev Organization, Inc & $30,000 to Wealth Watchers, Inc); (2) $407,285 to Community Housing Dev Organization's Dev Subsidy Pool; (3) $1,900,663 to City Housing & Neighborhoods Dept's Headstart to Homeownership Prog for Downpymt Assist Progs & (4) $271,523 to Housing & Neighborhoods Dept for Admin Costs; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2011-2012; Apv Positions. (BT 11-01) (RC 11-01) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

18.  2010-611

ORD Approp $2,510,630 Continuation Grant of "HOPWA" Funds to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm for Auth & Funding, & for City to Execute Fed Prog Contracts for (1) $750,000 to Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc for Mortgage & Utilities Assistance; (2) $100,000 to Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc for Mortgage & Utilities Assistance; (3) $66,000 to Gateway Community Services, Inc for Adult Detox Facility; (4) $140,000 to I.M. Sulzbacher Ctr for the Homeless, Inc for SEA Prog; (5) $200,000 to Lutheran Social Svcs of Northeast Fla, Inc for Aids Care & Education; (6) $50,000 to Lutheran Social Svcs of Northeast Fla, Inc for Shared Housing Prog; (7) $571,579 to Northeast Fla AIDS Network, Inc for Mortgage & Utilities Assistance; (8) $143,201 to Northeast Fla AIDS Network, Inc for Permanent Housing (AIDS); (9) $414,532 to River Region Human Svcs, Inc for Adult Living Facility (AIDS) & (10) $75,318 to Housing & Neighborhoods Dept for Admin Costs; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012. (BT 11-02) (RC 11-02) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,F,PHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

19.  2010-612

ORD Approp $7,181,834 in CDBG Prog Funds for Prog Costs for 2010-2011 FY; Auth Fed Prog Contracts; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Apv Positions. (BT 11-004) (RC 11-003) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

20.  2010-614

ORD Adopting Urban Core Vision Plan to Provide Guidance re all Dev & Redev within Urban Core Planning Dist (Planning Dist 1); Auth Planning & Dev Dept to Interpret said Plan & to Maintain Plan on the Dept Website. (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,LUZ

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  2010-615

ORD Adopting Southeast Vision Plan to Provide Guidance re all Dev & Redev within Southeast Planning Dist (Planning Dist 3); Auth Planning & Dev Dept to Interpret said Plan & to Maintain Plan on the Dept Website. (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,LUZ

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

22.  2010-632

ORD Approp $24,117.60 from Trail Ridge Mitigation Acct for Improvemts at Maxville Senior Ctr; auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Provide for Reverter of Residual Funds; Designate Public Works Dept to Oversee Proj. (Rohan) (C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

23.  2010-637

ORD Auth Redev Agreemt & Allocation of Dev Rights Agreemt among City, JEDC & Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc, re Dev of 15,750 sq ft Ofc Space on land Internal to Existing Baptist Hospital Campus; Designate Oversight by JEDC. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/10/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

There being no other items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m.

 

John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729

 

08.04.10

Posted: 12:00 p.m.