RESEARCH DIVISION
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
May 16, 2011
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1st Floor, City Hall
117 W. Duval Street
Attendance: Council Members Redman ( Vice Chair), Jones, Gaffney,
Lee; Council Members Johnson, Yarborough, Shad were excused; Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office;
Margaret Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Lisa Rinaman, Administration;
Marilyn Allen, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.
The meeting was called to
order at 4:06p.m.
The
following actions were taken:
Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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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 |
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1.
11/9/2010 CO Introduced: R,RCD, LUZ
(Added to LUZ by CP 10/13/10) |
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11/15/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
11/15/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
11/23/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD,
LUZ (Added to LUZ by CP 12/13/10) |
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Bill Summary R: Defer |
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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 |
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1.
2/8/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F |
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2/14/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
2/14/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/22/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD,
F |
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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 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,RCD |
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3/14/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
3/14/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, RCD |
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Bill Summary TEU: Defer DEFER |
4. 2011-188 |
ORD
Approp $1,500,000 from PW Public Bldgs Capital Projs - Upgrades/Maint Repairs, BF - Other Constrn
to First Coast Soccer Assn, Inc to assist Funding Constrn
of New Soccer Fields at Patton Park at 2850 Hodges Blvd; Invoking Exception
of 126.107(g), Ord Code, to Award Oversight &
Mgmt of Soccer Fields Operation & the Funding Contract for Constrn of New Fields to said Assn; Auth License Agreemt with said Assn; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svc Dept. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M
Clark) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/12/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F |
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4/4/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD,
F |
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Bill Summary R: Amend/Approve AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-0 There
was a lengthy discussion on this bill. Council
Member Gaffney wanted to know where the funding was coming from and if
funding this particular project adversely affected other projects. Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office,
explained the funding source and, in answer to a question raised by Council
Member Jones, indicated what the balance of the funding account was. Council Member Jones remarked on poorer
neighborhoods that did not have the private resources to partner with the
City to underwrite the costs of park maintenance, utilities, etc. Council
Member Lee was concerned that the Recreation Department was not addressing
the needs of all the quadrants of the City, that some quadrants of the City
have had to go without amenities such as soccer fields, that she was not
aware of any soccer fields in the Recreation Department’s plans for the
Northwest Quadrant. Kelly
Boree, Deputy Director, Recreation & Community Services, fielded
questions from the Committee and explained the department’s policies and
priorities, noting that there was a soccer complex in the Northwest Quadrant. |
5. 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) |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD |
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4/4/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/4/2011
R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD |
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4/18/2011 R Amend/Approve 6-0 |
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Bill Summary R: Amend/Approve DEFER |
6. 2011-238 |
ORD
Naming the Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/10/11 |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD |
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R: Approve APPROVE 4-0 |
7. 2011-239 |
ORD
Closing & Abandoning Heritage River Rd at Req of Riverfront Associates,
LLC, upon Dedication by Plat to City of a 2-Lane Access Rd bet Heckscher Dr
& Sisters Creek Joe Carlucci Boat Ramp & Park; Waive Sec 122.422 (Sale
of Propty thru Real Estate Div; Investigation of
Need; Council Action) of Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code. (Dist
11-Holt) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) TEU
PH per Sec 336.10, F.S - 5/16/11 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/10/11 |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: R,TEU,RCD,
(Add to JWC per C/P 5/10/11) |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
5/2/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU,
RCD, JWW |
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R: Amend/Approve TEU: Defer AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-0 |
8. 2011-240 |
ORD
Commit City Support to "Bogey Creek Proj Grant
Appl from the North Florida Land Trust to the
Florida Communities Trust; Agreeing to Commit to Backup Managerial Svcs in
the Implementation of the Proj; Request Emerg Apv. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M Crescimbeni) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/10/11 |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD,
F |
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5/11/2011 JWW Approve 9-0 |
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R: Amend/Approve AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-0 |
9. 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) |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,LUZ |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/3/2011 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, LUZ |
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DEFER |
10. 2011-267 |
ORD
re Continuation Grant, Approp $2,300.89 in Lapsed
Funds from Housing & Neighborhoods Rsv Acct to
fund Activity Costs under Emerg Shelter Grant Funding for the I.M. Sulzbacher Ctr during FY
2010-2011; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 11-071) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/10/11 |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F AMEND/APPROVE 4-0 (attach scope of services and budget). |
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11. 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 |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F,R |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F,
R |
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R: Defer DEFER |
12. 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 |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F |
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DEFER |
13. 2011-281 |
ORD
Apv Issuance of Rev & Rev Refunding Bonds (The Bolles School Proj) by JEDC of
$10,000,000 to Finance, Refinance, or Refund Costs of Capital Projs Consisting of Education Facilities Owned &
Operated by the Bolles School & Related
Expenses & Costs; Apv Interlocal
Agreemt by JEDC with St Johns County; Designate
Oversight by JEDC; Provide for Compliance with Sec 104.306(b)(3)(ii)
(Application Review) of Chapt 104 (Bonds), Ord Code. (Bryant Miller Olive P.A. & Rowland) (Req
of JEDC & Co-Sponsored by CM Hyde) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JEDC - 5/10/11 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/10/11 |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F |
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APPROVE 4-0 Council
Member Jones asked if the City is saddled with any liability in approving and
authorizing the bonds’ issuance.
Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office, indicated that there was
absolutely no liability for the City’s authorization for the issuance. |
14. 2011-290 |
ORD
Approp $640,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund
($380,000 Loan & $260,000 Grant) to KJB Specialties, Inc to Acquire &
Renovate a 34,000 Sq Ft Manufacturing & Distribution Facility; Auth Funds
Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth Redev Agreemt bet City & KJB, Specialties, Inc. (Dist
9-Jones) (BT 11-080) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/10/11 |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F,R |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F,
R |
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R: Amend/Approve AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-0 |
15. 2011-295 |
ORD
Auth a Land Swap Agreemt with AFI Associates, Inc
re 11.6 Acres City Propty at Intersec
of Old Middleburg Rd & Argyle Forest Blvd & 78.88 Acres AFI Propty on Oakleaf Plantation
Parkway, W of Brannan Chaffee Rd, at No Cost to City to Provide City with Propty for a Regional Park & AFI Propty
for Potential Commercial Uses; Waive Secs 122.422
(Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div; Investigation
of Need; Council Action), Ord Code, to allow for
Land Exchange & 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed Value over $25,000) to allow
Conveyance to AFI without Utilizing the Admin Processes. (Dist 11/14 -
Holt/Corrigan) (Reingold) (Introduced by C/M Corrigan & Co-Sponsored by
CM Holt) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/10/11 |
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1.
4/26/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F,TEU |
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5/2/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;
5/2/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/2/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/3/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/10/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD,
F, TEU |
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R: Amend/Approve TEU: Amend/Approve AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 4-0 The
TEU amendment stipulates that the land swap will not occur until the DRI
(Development of Regional Impact) has been approved by the State of |
16. 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 |
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1.
5/10/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F |
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READ 2ND & REREFER
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17. 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 |
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1.
5/10/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
18. 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 |
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1.
5/10/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F |
READ
2ND & REREFER
There
being no further items on the agenda or business, the meeting was adjourned at
4:49 p.m.
John
J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
05.17.11
Posated:
3:00 p.m.