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RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE AGENDA

Monday, June 6, 2011	Tape No.________________________
4:00 PM
Council Chambers 1^st Floor, City Hall	Dana Farris, Chief of Legislative Services
Clay Yarborough, Chair	Legislative Assistant: Marilyn Allen
Don Redman, Vice Chair, Excused	Administration: Sherry Hall
Warren Jones	Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy
E. Denise Lee	Attorney: Peggy Sidman
Glorious Johnson, Excused	Research Asst.: John Jackson
Johnny Gaffney
Art Shad

Meeting Convened 4:04 PM Meeting Adjourned 5:20 PM

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Attendance:

Karen Chastain, Chief Deputy General Counsel (2011-306)

Paul Harden (2011-306)

Jason Teal, Practice Group Chief, Office of General Counsel (2011-166)

Jannie Thomas, Ex Dir of Shrimp Assoc. (2011-16)

Bill Killingsworth, Director of Planning (2011-254)

Wight Greger, Director of Housing and Neighborhoods (2011-299)

NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Monday, June 20, 2011.

Item/File No.	Title/History
1. 2010-856	ORD-MC Amend Chapt 250, Ord Code, Prohibiting Location of a Vendor's Vending Cart, Display Device, or Accessory Container within 1 mile of Propty Line of a Permanent Business selling Same Types of Products. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/P Webb; Co-Sponsored by C/M Joost, Holt & Fussell) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/23/10
	1. 11/9/2010 CO Introduced: R,RCD, LUZ (Added to LUZ by CP 10/13/10)
	11/15/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/15/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 11/23/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, LUZ (Added to LUZ by CP 12/13/10)
	Bill Summary R: Defer
	DEFER
2. 2011-89	ORD Approp $30,000 from Spec Council Operating Contingency Fund for City's 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr Parade; Auth Funds Carryover; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Provide Spending Limitations. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M R. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/22/11
	1. 2/8/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F
	2/14/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/14/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 2/22/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F
	Bill Summary R: Defer DEFER
3. 2011-166	ORD-MC Amend Chapt 518 (Jax Public Safety & Maint Code), Ord Code, Secs 518.111 (Definitions) for New Definition of "Commercial Fishing Operation," 518.202 (Conditions Prohibited & Declared Public Nuisances; Penalty) to add New Subsec Addressing Regulation of Commercial Fishing Operations as Public Nuisances; Create new Subsec 518.424 (Commercial Fishing Operations). (Teal) (Introduced by C/M Holt) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11
	1. 3/8/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,RCD
	3/14/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/14/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 3/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, RCD
	Bill Summary TEU: Amend/Approve AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 5-0
4. 2011-190	RESO Requesting & Urging U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev to Suspend Issuance of Sec 8 Housing Vouchers for use in Eureka Garden Apts until Apt Owner & Mgmt take Substantial Proactive Steps to Secure Safety of Apt Complex. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Jones)
	1. 3/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD
	4/4/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 4/12/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD
	4/18/2011 R Amend/Approve 6-0
	Bill Summary R: Amend/Approve DEFER
5. 2011-254	RESO Expressing City's Support for Planning & Dev Dept Plan "Creating the SPARK - a Redev & Cultural Plan for the Northbank Core" & those Efforts Taken to Support Cultural & Art Resources within the Northbank Core & the SPARK Target Area. (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)
	1. 4/26/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,LUZ
	5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer
	5/3/2011 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 5/10/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, LUZ
	APPROVE 4-1 (YARBOROUGH)
6. 2011-272	ORD Approp $2,347.40 from County Wide Park Upgrades / Maint Repairs to fund River Region Human Services, Inc for Capital Improvemts to Beachwood Community Ctr; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth a License Agreemt & a Funding Assistance Agreemt with River Region; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to Reflect Proj Fund Changes. (BT 11-077) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/11
	1. 4/26/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F,R
	5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
	5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F, R
	R: Defer DEFER
7. 2011-273	ORD Approp $100,000 from County Wide Park Upgrades / Maint Repairs to fund Unity Christian Fellowship Ministry, Inc for Capital Improvemts to Westbrook Community Ctr; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth a License Agreemt & a Funding Assistance Agreemt with Unity Christian; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to Reflect Proj Fund Changes. (BT 11-078) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/11
	1. 4/26/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F
	5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer
	5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F
	DEFER
8. 2011-299	ORD Approp $7,102,937 for Neighborhood Stabilization Prog 3 to Mitigate the Negative Impact of the Economic Decline & Housing Market Collapse to Stabilize & Revitalize Communities hit Hardest; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 11-084) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/24/11
	1. 5/10/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F
	5/16/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer
	5/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 5/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F
	AMEND/APPROVE 4-1 (YARBOROUGH) (Place NSP3 substantial amendments on file; add language stating that technical amendments to the on file document would not need Council approval).
9. 2011-306	ORD Auth Amend #11 to Lease with Jacksonville Jaguars, Ltd (JJL) to Release a Suite & Certain Ticket Inventory to JJL. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M Jones) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/24/11
	1. 5/10/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F
	5/16/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer
	5/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 5/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F
	DEFER
10. 2011-319	ORD Approp $150,000 NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund Grant to Destined for a Change, Inc for Predev Expenses Associated with Constrn of a 46,000 Sq Ft Retail Complex; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth a Redev Agreemt with said Entity. (Dist 7 - Gaffney) (BT 11-081) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/24/11
	1. 5/10/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F
	5/16/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer
	5/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 5/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F
	DEFER
11. 2011-324	ORD re Duval County Courthouse Facilities Proj; Approp $629,000 from Art in Public Places Acct to Provide Art for Courthouse; Providing Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr until Disbursed for Purchase & Installatn of Artwork for Courthouse in Accordance with City's Procedures Set Forth in Pt 9 (Art in Public Places), Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code (BT 11-043). (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD,PHS
	BILL SUMMARY R: Withdraw WITHDRAW 5-0
12. 2011-326	ORD Concerning Continuation Grant; Approp $501,568.90 in Prog Income Received from Loan Repaymts for Funding to Neighborhood Stabilization Prog (NSP) Administratn Strategy ($103,156.89) & to NSP Financing Mechanisms Strategy ($371,412.01); Providing Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr Until Funds are Expended or Lapse According to Originating State or Federal Prog Grant (BT 11-083). (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD
	BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2^nd & rerefer READ 2^ND & REREFER
13. 2011-328	ORD Approp $430,966 ($344,773 for Continuation Grant Funding from U.S. Department of Labor & in-kind Match of $86,193) to add 2nd Increment of Funding to Youthbuild Prog, Prog Providing Disadvantaged Offenders Bet Ages 16 & 24 Opportunities to Earn GED & Learn & Develop Vocatnl & Life Skills while Increasing Supply of Affordable Housing in Duval County, for Grant Period 7/1/09 - 6/30/12, Providing Funds Carryover to Subsequent FYs Providing Oversight by Dept of Recreation & Community Srvcs (BT 11-087). (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: F,PHS,RCD
	BILL SUMMARY READ 2^ND & REREFER
14. 2011-330	ORD Apv & Auth Interim Lease Extension Agreemt with Gateway Center Economic Development Partnership, LTD. for lease of Space No. 23-2 at 5200-2 Norwood Ave for Addl 6 Months, Commencing 10/1/12 with Options to Renew & Extend Term Month to Month for 54 Successive Monthly Renewal Terms.(Dist 7 - Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD
	BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2^nd & rerefer READ 2^ND & REREFER
15. 2011-331	ORD Apv & Auth Interlocal Agreement bet COJ & City of Atlantic Beach for Building Inspection Svcs. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU,RCD
	BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2^nd & rerefer TEU: Read 2^nd & rerefer READ 2^ND & REREFER
16. 2011-359	ORD Approp $35,000 from Environmental Protection Board Trust Fund to Allow Environmental Protection Board ("EPB") to Sponsor & Contribute $35,000 to Tree Hill Nature Center Energy Efficiency Demonstration Projs, Pt 1 Geothermal Heating & Cooling Proj; Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Providing Installmt Paymts to Tree Hill Nature Center for Work Performed (BT 11-098). (Shaw) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: F,TEU,RCD
	BILL SUMMARY TEU: Read 2^nd & rerefer READ 2^ND & REREFER
17. 2011-364	ORD Auth an Open Air Market Operator Agreemt with Riverside Arts Market, LLC for Operation at the Northbank Riverwalk Artists Square for 10 Yr Term & Options for 3 Addnl 10-Yr Terms for License Fee of $1/Yr with City & Operator having Right to Terminate Agreemt upon 30 Days Written Notice; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor & by C/M Corrigan & Jones) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F
	BILL SUMMARY READ 2^ND & REREFER
18. 2011-365	ORD Auth Settlemt Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Project Riverwatch, LLC to Provide for (1) Release of Parties' Mutual Obligations under a 2007 Dev Agreemt to Construct Parking Garage at SE Corner of Bay & Hogan Sts & for City to provide $3,500,000 in Incentives upon Completion of Garage & Over $2,000,000 Addnl Incentives Thereafter for Parking Validation Prog to Benefit Jax Landing Patrons; (2) Riverwatch's Conveyance to City at No Cost of the "Sister Cities Parcel" & (3) City's Dismissal with Prejudice of its Pending Circuit Court Case against Riverwatch re Failure to Construct the Garage; Designate JEDC as Project Mgr. (Germany) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F
	BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2^nd & rerefer READ 2^ND & REREFER
19. 2011-366	ORD Auth (1) Economic Dev Agreemt with Parador Partners, LLC & (2) the Restrictive Covenants & Parking Rights Agreemt, Option Agreemt to Provide Addnl Downtown Parking for Ofc, Retail & Visitation Uses in a new 500 Space Garage at SE Corner of Bay & Hogan Sts; Auth Approp of $3,500,000 City Grant to Parador upon Opening of Garage; Auth Parking Validation Prog Grant for Parking Discounts to Landing Retail Patrons with City Contributing up to $132,250/Yr beginning 6th Yr after Opening until 3/13/31, Provided that Prog is Contingent upon Apvl by Jacksonville Landing Investments, LLC & JLI's Release of its Present Right to Construct its own Garage & Receive Similar Incentives Pursuant to 6th Amend to Landing Lease; Grant Parador a 5-Yr Option to Purchase the "Sister Cities Parcel" at NE Corner of Bay & Water Sts Pursuant to Option Agreemt, Contingent upon Settlemt Agreemt with Project Riverwatch, LLC; Waiving Secs 122.431 thru 122.434, Ord Code, re Appraisals before Sale & Notice to Council; Sale Contingent upon Parador's Readiness to Develop at least a 2-Story Structure on Parcel & Adjacent Land; Auth Funds Carryover to Future FY's; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to Deauthorize Priority 1 Status for "Met Park Redev" Proj; Designate JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Germany) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F
	BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2^nd & rerefer READ 2^ND & REREFER
20. 2011-367	ORD Auth 5th Amend to Lease with Gator Bowl Assn, Inc, Amending the Software Signage Rights Pymt & Settling Prior Paymts for Same. (Chastain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F
	BILL SUMMARY READ 2^ND & REREFER
21. 2011-368	ORD Auth Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & EverBank, FSB for Expansion of Operations; Recommend Apvl by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business with Enterprise Zone & High Impact Sector Bonuses & Apvd for a Brownfield Redev Bonus; Evidence $420,000 as Local Financial Support under QTI Tax Refund Prog, State Match of $1,680,000 (Including Brownfield Bonus of $2,500 per Job, High Impact Sector Bonus of $2,000 per Job, Enterprise Zone Bonus of $3,000 per Job) a $2,100,000 Total for 200 Jobs; Designate Oversight by JEDC; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Everbank; Waive Portion of Public Investmt Policy that Requires Creation of at least 200 New QTI Wage Level Jobs, $10 Million in New Private Capital Investmt & Hiring 10% of New Employees from within Enterprise Zone to be Eligible for Enterprise Zone & Brownfield Bonuses. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F
	BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2^nd & rerefer READ 2^ND & REREFER
22. 2011-369	ORD Auth Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & EverBank, FSB to support Relocation of Everbank's Operations to Downtown Jax; Approp & Auth Grant of $2,750,000; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Designate Oversight by JEDC; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Everbank. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F

BILL SUMMARY

READ 2^ND & REREFER

NOTE: Other items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.