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NEIGHBORHOODS, COMM INVESTMENTS & SERVICES

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Monday September 19, 2016

Tape No.________________________

9:00 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens,

Interim Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Scott Wilson, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Juliette Williams

Reggie Brown, Vice Chair

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Doyle Carter Late Arrival 10:15 AM

Asst. Council Auditor: Kyle Billy

Garrett Dennis

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Bill Gulliford

Research Asst.: John Jackson

Joyce Morgan

Administration: Jessica Baker

 

 

 

 

                   (1)    Meeting Convened  9:03 AM                               Meeting Adjourned 11:13 AM

                     (2)    Meeting Convened 11:13 AM                           Meeting Adjourned 11:50 AM

 

The Committee shall consider matters relating to parks, recreation; public housing; affordable housing; farms; forestry; fish and game; zoo; Sister Cities program; Jacksonville Public Library; Parks, Recreation and Entertainment Department; Agriculture Department; Jacksonville Housing Commission; Jacksonville Housing Authority; Community Services Department; ad valorem property tax exemptions; historic preservation; community revitalization; Waterways Commission; vessels for hire; Urban Services Districts; the Neighborhoods Department; education and schools; Duval County School Board; literacy issues; higher education institutions and issues; veterans' issues; Jacksonville Children's Commission; child services; service quality improvement and public satisfaction with government services

 

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:

2016-543   Daryl Joseph - Dir of Parks Rec. Comm. Svc

2016-489   Lawsikia Hodges - Office of General Counsel

2016-453   Diana Seydlorsky - Chief of Housing & Comm Dev

                  Caleena Shirley - Housing Property Admin, Kim Scott , Chief Dir Neighborhood Dev.

2016-562   Dir Kurt Wilson Fir Dept, Chief Larry Schmitt

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Monday, October 3, 2016

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2016-214

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Redev Agreemt with Hallmark Partners, Inc to Reduce the Number of Units of Residential Rental Apts Comprising the Constrn Proj from 223 to 190 & to Reduce the Sq Ft of New Retail Space from 18,000 to 16,000; Designate Oversight by DIA. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/16, 5/10/16

 

1. 3/22/2016 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    4/4/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/5/2016 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2016 CO PH Contd 5/10/16/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16)

 

3. 5/10/2016 CO PH Only

 

 

 

Bill Summary                          Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

At request of Applicant

 

 

2.  2016-453

ORD Approp $3,487,500 in Foreclosed Propty Registry Funding for Eligible Uses; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Position. (BT 16-094) (RC 16-184) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16, 8/9/16

 

1. 6/28/2016 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16)

 

    7/18/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/26/2016 CO PH/ POSTPONED 8/9/16

 

3. 8/9/2016 CO PH/Rerefer; NCIS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                          Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

 

3.  2016-489

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 191 (Spec Events & A. Philip Randolph Entertainmt Dist), Part 1 (Spec Events), Secs 191.102 (Definitions) & 191.103 (Spec Event Permit Required); Create New Sec 191.121 (Council Member Hosted Neighborhood Community Events). (Hodges) (Introduced by CM R. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/16

 

1. 7/26/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R, F (added per C/P on 8/9/16)

 

    8/1/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/2/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2016 CO PH/Refer; F;    8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, R, F

 

 

Bill Summary                          

 

AMEND(2)/APPROVE 6 - 0

 

1.  Include approp. from Spec. Council Operating Cont. of $70,000 ($5,000 for each District Council Member) and attach BT as Exhibit 1 

2.  Include carryover language

3.  Include oversight by the Office of Special Events

4.  Refines definition to remove attendance #s & specify that events will be jeld in a City park

5.  Delete sections related to notice, scheduling,  and department  assistance in new Section 191.121 and add procedures on how the Council Member can schedule an event

6.  Allows for co-sponsorship of event

7.  Events are subject to Section 15.104(c)

 

 

 

 

 

4.  2016-522

ORD Transferring $422,441.82 from Pinnacle-Fidelity Global Proj to the Commercial Dev Area Prog ($222,441.82) & to the Façade Renovation Grant Prog ($200,000); Designate Oversight by Ofc of Economic Dev. (BT 16-106) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/23/16

 

1. 8/9/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,F

 

    8/15/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/17/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F

 

    9/6/2016 NCIS Amend/Approve 3-1 (Failed)

 

    9/8/2016 F Amend/Approve 6-0

 

 

Bill Summary                          Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5 - 1 (Wilson)

  

Attach revised BT to correct a referenced ordnance number

 

5.  2016-543

ORD Approp $100,000 Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Grant for Football Field Renovations at 9A/Baymeadows Regional Park; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth Grant Agreemt with the Foundation; Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to reflect Proj Funding; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 16-108) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Becton)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/13/16

 

1. 8/23/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,F

 

    9/6/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/8/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                          Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6 - 0

 

Attach revised CIP Information Sheet

 

6.  2016-559

ORD-Q Designating Hemming Park, enclosed by W. Duval, W. Monroe, N. Hogan & Laura Sts as a Landmark Site; Specifying Conditions & Exceptions to the COA Process; Waive Secs 307.106 & 307.109, Ord Code. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Fetner) (Req of Jax Historic Preservation Comm) (Co-Sponsored by CM Boyer)

LUZ PH - 9/20/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/13/16

 

1. 8/23/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS, LUZ

 

    9/6/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/7/2016 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary                          

 

DEFER

 

   At request of CP Boyer

 

7.  2016-562

ORD-MC Repealing Chapt 168 & Creating a New Chapt 168 (Burglary & Robbery Alarm Systems). (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Hazouri)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/13/16

 

1. 8/23/2016 CO  Introduced: PHS,F,NCIS

 

    9/6/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/7/2016 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/8/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F, NCIS

 

 

Bill Summary                         

 

DEFER

8.  2016-563

ORD Auth Constrn & Maint Agreemts with FDOT for "SR A1A/Heckscher Dr from Huguenot Park to Little Talbot Island" & "SR A1A/Heckscher Dr from Huguenot Park to George River Bridge"; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/13/16

 

1. 8/23/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,NCIS

 

    9/6/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/6/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/8/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, NCIS

 

 

Bill Summary                          Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE  6 - 0

 

   Scriveners  Pg. 2, line 8 "all"

 

 

9.  2016-567

ORD Renaming the Dames Point Park at 9101 Dames Point Rd to the "El Faro Memorial at Dames Point Park". (Dist 2-Ferraro) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Ferraro & Co-Sponsored by C/M Morgan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/13/16

 

1. 8/23/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS

 

    9/6/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS

 

 

Bill Summary                          

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

 

 

10.  2016-568

ORD Auth 3rd Amend to Contract with Jacksonville Univ to renew Contract for 2nd Addnl Yr for the continuing Manatee Protection studies for FY 2016-2017, Subject to Approp by City Council. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Bowman & Co-Sponsored by C/M Morgan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/13/16

 

1. 8/23/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,F,JWW

 

    9/6/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/8/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F, JWW

 

    9/14/2016 JWW Approve 12-0

 

 

Bill Summary                          

 

APPROVE 6 - 0

 

 

 

 

11.  2016-574

ORD Finding that Proposed Facility Improvemts to the Jax Fairgrounds at 510 Fairgrounds Place proposed by Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Assn shall serve a Public Purpose; Providing for Public Hearing on the proposed Facility Improvemts. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 288.1175 & Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/13/16

 

1. 8/23/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,F

 

    9/6/2016 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/8/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                          

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

12.  2016-591

ORD Approp $28,875 AmeriCorps Stem Planning Grant from the Corporation for National & Community Services for Developmt of Plan for using AmeriCorps Volunteers to expand Academic Performance in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math, to be Supplemented by In-Kind Match of $10,254 in Personnel Svcs provided by Jax Children's Comm & Expended during Grant Yr 8/1/16 - 7/31/17. (BT 16-113) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/27/16

 

1. 9/13/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                          Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

13.  2016-595

ORD Approp $10,575 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses to remove 25 Oak Trees & Plant 25 Pine Trees & 51 Arbor Green Trees (Remove 7 oaks & Install 7 Pines & 26 Arbor Green Trees on Alden Rd bet St Johns Bluff & John Promenade Blvd; Remove 8 Oaks & install 8 pines & 9 Arbor Green Trees on Sam Hardwick Blvd bet Alden & Saints Rds; & Remove 10 Oaks & Install 10 Pines & 16 Arbor Green Trees on John Promenade Blvd bet Alden & Saints Rds); Procuremt Directive Utilizing the Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Svc; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 4-Wilson) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Wilson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/27/16

 

1. 9/13/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                          

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

14.  2016-599

ORD-MC Amend Secs 666.106 (Tourist Dev Tax), 666.108 (Tourist Dev Plan) & 666.109 (Admin of Plan), Ord Code, to Amend the Tourist Dev Plan. (Hodges) (Req of TDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/27/16

 

1. 9/13/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                          Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

15.  2016-601

ORD Amend Ord 2015-504-E (Budget) to: Revise JIA CRA Budget for CRA Plan Projs, Attach & Incorporate Revised JIA CRA Budget; Revise the KingSoutel CRA Budget for CRA Plan Projs, Attach & Incorporate Revised KingSoutel CRA Budget; Revise the Combined Northbank CRA's & Southside CRA Budgets for CRA Plan Projs, Attach & Incorporate Revised  Southside CRA Budget; Request 1-Cycle Emerg. (Sidman) (Req of JIA CRA, KingSoutel Crossing CRA & DIA CRA's Boards)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/27/16

 

1. 9/13/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                         

 

EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE 6 - 0

 

 

1.  Correct Sections 2 and 6 to include all amended appropriations and de- approp. of funds.

2.  Attach Budget Transfer forms as Exhibits, 7,8, and 9.

3.  Add carryover language to FY 16/17

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.  2016-609

ORD Making Findings re a State Road Fund Grant to assist in Cost of Constrn of Road Improvemts & Realignmt of Pecan Park Rd (Transp Proj) in Connection with Distribution Facility to be Constructed for Amazon.Com.Dedc LLC near Intersec of Pecan Park & Duval Rd (The Proj); Auth (1) FDOT Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Agreemt with City (EDTF Agreemt) for a Fla Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Grant (EDTF Grant) to City of Jax in Connection with the Transp Proj; (2) a Disbursemt Agreemt bet City & RELP Duval, LLC (The Company) re Disbursemt of the EDTF Grant & the City Road Infrastructure Grant Prev Auth by 2016-285-A; (3) an Amend 1 to the Economic Dev Agreemt prev Auth by 2016-285-A auth Pymt of Rd Infrastructure Grant to Company rather than Amazon & Auth Pymt of Rd Infrastructure Grant on a Reimbursemt Basis to Company, with Reimbursemt thereof to be made to City pursuant to EDTF Agreemt; (4) a Propty Exchange Agreemt with Company to exchange Real Propty as Necessary for the Realignmt of Pecan Park Rd & (5) a Propty Exchange Agreemt with JAA Exchanging Real Propty as Necessary for Realignmt of Pecan Park Rd; Auth Acceptance of Real Propty; Approp up to $2,800,000 from EDTF Agreemt for Constrn of Transp Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FYs until Completion of Transp Proj; Provide for Reverter of Funds; Provide for Cost Overruns for Transp Proj to be Assumed by Company; Provide for City Acceptance of all Future Main & other Costs occurring after Completion of Transp Proj for Portion of Proj on City's Roadway System; Waive Provisions of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code, with Respect to the Transp Proj; Invoke Exception to Chapt 126.107 (G)( (Exemptions), to allow City to Directly Contract with a Vender for Provision of Consultant Constrn Engineering Inspection Svcs as Required by EDTF Agreemt; Designate Oversight of EDTF Agreemt & Disbursemt Agreemt by Public Works Dept, & the 2 Propty Exchange Agreemts by Ofc of Economic Dev. (BT 16-115) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/27/16

 

1. 9/13/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F

 

 

                                Bill Summary                          Fact Sheet

 

                              READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

               

                                Topic for Special Committee on NCIS Matters:

 

                                Discussion for the next Committee will by the JOURNEY - Parks as Vehicles for Community Health

                                Programs.

 

 

               

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