JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

       May 2, 2011

4:00 p.m.

 

City Council Chamber

1st Floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Yarborough (Chair), Redman, Jones, Johnson, Lee, Gaffney, Shad;  Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office; Margaret Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Sherry Hall, Administration; Marilyn Allen, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The meeting was called to order at 4:05p.m.

 

The following actions were taken:

 

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: 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

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F

 

    4/4/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F

 

 

Bill Summary           

R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

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)

 

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: Defer

 

DEFER

 

6.  2011-209

RESO re City's Support for Appl by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc to Participate in the Fla Community Contribution Tax Credit Prog to Provide Improvemts to 623 Beechwood St; Provide for Compliance with Comp Plan. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M R. Brown)

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: LUZ,R, RCD (Added by R Chair 4/12/11; Added to RCD per CP 4-18-11)

 

    4/18/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/18/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/19/2011 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ, R, RCD

 

 

R: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 7-0

 

7.  2011-233

ORD Naming the Community Ctr at 5130 Soutel Dr as Legends Community Ctr; Creating New Sec 111.186 (Legends Community Ctr Capital Improvemt Trust Fund), Ord Code, a Trust Fund for Legends Ctr; Apv Restructured Schedule of Rates & Fees for Gym & Fitness Ctr Submitted to Council per Sec 28.404; Amend Sec 123.102 (Fees Established) to Estab a Membership Fee for use of Legends Ctr. (Dist 10-R. Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M R. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F

 

    4/18/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/18/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/19/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F

 

 

Bill Summary

R: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 7-0

 

8.  2011-234

ORD Apv Harbour Waterway Spec Dist Proposed FY 2011/2012 Budget. (Reingold) (C/P Pursuant to Ord 2010-725)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

    4/18/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/19/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

9.  2011-236

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Grant Funding Agreemt with Dinsmore Civic Assn, Inc for Assistance in Purchase of Furniture & Equipmt; Waive Conflicting Provisions of Sec 110.112 to Allow for Advance Funding; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F

 

    4/18/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/18/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/19/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 R: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 7-0

 

10.  2011-238

ORD Naming the F.E.C. Park at 1620 Marco Place "Alexandria Oaks Park". (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Shad)

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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

11.  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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & rerefer

TEU: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

12.  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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

13.  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

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

14.  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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

15.  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

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

16.  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

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

17.  2011-279

ORD Auth Execution of Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & C2C Solutions, Inc for Expansion of Headquarters Operations in Jax; Recommend Apvl by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business; Evidence City Support of $33,000 under QTI Tax Refund Prog with State Match of $132,000 to Total of $165,000 for 55 Jobs; Designate Oversight by JEDC; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5-2 (YARBOROUGH, JOHNSON)

 

18.  2011-280

ORD Auth Execution of Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Ringtail Technologies, LLC to Locate their Worldwide Headquarters Operations in Jax; Recommend Apv by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business & for a Brownfield Redev Bonus at 80% Funding Level; Evidence City Support of $45,000 under QTI Tax Refund Prog with State Match of $330,000 (Including Brownfield Bonus of $2,000 per Job) for Total of $375,000 for 75 Jobs; Electing an Exemption from 20% Local Match Requiremt; Designate Oversight by JEDC; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5-2 (YARBOROUGH, JOHNSON)

 

19.  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)

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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

20.  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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F,R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  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)

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

 

1. 4/26/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F,TEU

                               

                                BILL SUMMARY

                                R: Read 2nd & rerefer

                                TEU: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

                                    READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:08 p.m.

 

 

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

 

05.03.11

Posted: 12:00 p.m.