OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL AGENDA OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
BRIEF SUMMARIES OF AMENDMENTS and SUBSTITUTES
Compiled by: Research Division
Full text of amendments and substitutes available via Legislative Bill Search system at http://cityclts.coj.net/coj/cojBillSearchNew.asp?type=PL
17-842	Substitute and rerefer	(Creating New Chapt 381 (Textile Recycling Collection by City thru Franchise Agreemt), Ord Code): removes provisions regarding franchising of recyclers, leaving the regulatory provisions in the Zoning Code.
18-338	Amendment	(Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with Project Blaze): Place revised agreement On File to a) Removes reference to High Impact Bonus in Section 4.1 b) In Section 4.1, changes 90% to 100% concerning the average wage
18-394	Amendment	(Appeal filed by Laveranues Coles appealing Final Order of Planning Commission that Denied Exception Appl E-18-31 to Tolemac, Inc.): Per OGC, denies the Appeal of Planning Commission Order E-18-31 (Exception) and denies the Appeal of Planning Commission Order AD-18-21 (Administrative Deviation).
18-464	Amendment	(Amend Chapt 30 (Planning and Dev Dept), Ord Code, to Clarify that a Quorum is required for any action taken by the Planning Commission): Rules: Provides that a quorum shall consist of 6 members or duly appointed alternates; the concurrence of a majority of 6 or more of the members and duly appointed alternates (minimum 4 votes) shall be required before any report or recommendation is made or action taken by the commission. LUZ: Provides that a concurrent vote of at least 5 Commission members is required to act on an item.
18-466	Amendment	(ORD Approp $1,169,755.03 from Inmate Welfare Trust Fund to Estab the FY 2018-2019 Operating Budget): Clarifies explanation of appropriation to state that the FY 18/19 operating budget will be $1,106,054.37, which includes de-appropriations of $63,700.66.
18-467	Amendment	(Approp $65,000.00 from Current FY 2017-2018 Actual & Projected Revenue in Domestic Battery Surcharge Trust Fund): 1. Strikes “with no local match” from title of bill 2. Changes “regular revenue” mentioned in the explanation of appropriation to “County Court Fines and Penalties” 3. Strikes references to “projected revenue” in bill and title
18-469	Amendment	(Approp $169,820.00 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust fund): 1. Corrects fiscal year in Section 1 to 2018/2019 2. Clarifies explanation of appropriation to state that this will establish the FY 18/19 budget and transfer $3,000 to Teen Driver Trust Fund and provide donations 3. Pg. 3, line 14: “2)” should be “iii)” 4. Increases Women’s Center amount by $5,000 to $25,000 5. Changes total appropriation amount to $174,820 6. Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised BT)
18-505	Amendment	(Adopting FYs 2019-2023 CIP): 1. Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised CIP schedule) to reflect actions of Council tentative budget approval and correct JAA 5-year plan 2. Pg. 2, line 22 corrects fiscal year 3. Revises description of Exhibit 2 4. Revises the CIP project description for Mayport Docks to include reference to the update of the Mayport Village master plan as an allowable expense
18-506	Amendment	(Auth (a) Agreemt with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc & (b) Ltr of Agreemt with State of Fla thru its Agency for Health Care Administration): 1. Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised Shands agreement) to correct amounts 2. Attaches Revised Exhibit 2 (Low Income Pool Letter of Agreement) 3. Attaches Revised Exhibit 3 (Disproportionate Share Hospital Letter of Agreement)
18-508	Amendment	(Adopting the Annual Growth Rate as Recommended by the Administration for the Future Pension Liability Surtax Proceeds): 1. Corrects dates of actuarial valuations 2. Corrects fiscal year references
18-509	Amendment	(Approp $1,500,000 from Northwest Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund to provide a Grant to Clara White Mission, Inc. for the White Harvest Farm Proj): NCSPHS 1. Corrects site acreage to be approximately 9 acres 2. Includes address of the project site within the bill 3. Pg. 2, lines 19 and 20, clarifies that funds will cover the total cost of the project 4. Includes definition of “technical amendment” 5. Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised BT) 6. Removes reference to Ch. 118 in the bill 7. Attaches Revised Exhibit 2 (revised Term Sheet) to: - include proof of payment within the reimbursement terms - include provisions for partial repayment if sale of property happens in first 5 years - include provisions that will protect the City in the event the project is not completed or not operated as intended by Clara White - include a not to exceed amount of $1.5 Million - include a provision that any overages will be covered by Clara White - include audit rights for the Council Auditor’s Office Finance: NCSPHS amendment, plus adds 8. Adds an Exhibit 3 (form of grant agreement)
18-515	Amendment	(Rezoning AC Skinner Pkwy btwn I-95 and Southside Blvd from IBP & CO to PUD): Per OGC, approves rezoning subject to conditions: (1) The developer shall comply with comments from Traffic Engineering received on August 21, 2018 regarding traffic flow and access: (a) Provide a traffic study to determine the need for signalization and a right turn lane at the entrance, the length of the deceleration lane shall be based on the design speed of AC Skinner Parkway in accordance with FDOT design standards. The queue length, if needed, shall be determined by the traffic study; (b) There are currently no median openings in this part of AC Skinner Parkway. A left turn lane shall be required at the proposed median opening. The length of the left turn lane shall be based on the design speed of AC Skinner Parkway in accordance with FDOT design standards. The queue length shall be a minimum of 100 feet, or longer, if determined by the traffic study; (c) The existing median trees shall be removed where needed for driver visibility. The developer shall comply with appropriate landscape regulations for tree mitigation; and (d) If the site is to be gated, the developer shall provide a queuing study and ensure that at no time shall queuing vehicles extend into the City right of way. (2) The developer shall comply with the memo from the Transportation Planning Division regarding Part 6 requirements for bicycle parking. (3) Prior to the first final inspection within any phase of development, the owner or their agent shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for its review and approval either (a) an affidavit documenting that all conditions to the development order have been satisfied, or (b) a detailed agreement for the completion of all conditions to the development order Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised legal description) Attaches Revised Exhibit 3 (revised written description)
18-517	Amendment	(Rezoning 8050 Baymeadows Cir W btwn Cypress Green Dr & Linkside Dr from CCG-1 to PUD): Per OGC, approves rezoning subject to conditions: (1) In the event that a community sign substantially similar to the sign depicted on Exhibit 5, attached hereto, located in the median of Baymeadows Circle West, adjacent to Baymeadows Road, that includes signage for the Subject Property is not permitted by the City of Jacksonville within four (4) months after the date of approval of this PUD, the Subject Property shall be allowed signage on the sign parcel with R.E. No. 152699-0055, which is not a part of the PUD, pursuant to a permitted transfer of sign rights in accordance with Section 656.1320 of the Zoning Code. In any event, the Subject Property shall be permitted the signage as set forth in Section III (F) of the Revised Written Description attached hereto as Revised Exhibit 3. (2) The architectural features, landscaping and similar improvements on the Subject Property shall be substantially similar in quality and finish to the improvements shown on Exhibit 6, attached hereto, which represents other redevelopment projects completed by the applicant. Also, as shown on the Site Plan and Landscape Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit 4, recreational facilities shall include a club house, pool, fitness center, tennis court, dog walk and other related amenities. (3) Pursuant to the recommendations outlined in the Southeast Vision Plan and the Baymeadows Community Plan, the applicant shall provide a sidewalk along Cypress Green Drive, adjacent to the Subject Property from Baymeadows Circle West terminus. This requirement shall not apply in the event that (a) the Baymeadows Improvement Special Taxing District (or similar special taxing district) encompassing the Subject Property and adjacent developments along Cypress Green Drive is formed by January 1, 2021, and (b) said special taxing district includes a capital improvements plan that provides for sidewalks along the entire length of Cypress Green Drive by January 1, 2024, provided that any such failure to provide for sidewalks within such capital improvements plan must be in good faith. (4) The existing pole sign on the Subject Property shall be removed. (5) Pursuant to Policy 4.1.5 of the Transportation Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the applicant shall provide for the convenient and safe access by, and securing of, bicycles on site. The bicycle parking shall be consistent with the requirements outlined in Part 6 of the Zoning Code. (6) Prior to the first final inspection within any phase of development, the owner or their agent shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for its review and approval either (a) an affidavit documenting that all conditions to the development order have been satisfied, or (b) a detailed agreement for the completion of all conditions to the development order Attaches Revised Exhibit 3 (revised written description) Attaches new Exhibit 5 (entry sign depiction) Attaches new Exhibit 6 (conceptual renderings)
18-523	Amendment	(Rezoning 0 Garden St. btwn Jones Rd and Helmsdale Dr. from PUD to PUD): Per OGC, approves rezoning subject to conditions: (1) Prior to development of the Subject Property, documentation of a completed gopher tortoise burrow survey and proof of subsequent relocation efforts to be performed by an authorized gopher tortoise agent, per Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations, shall be provided to the Planning and Development Department. (2) Prior to the first final inspection within any phase of development, the owner or their agent shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for its review and approval either (a) an affidavit documenting that all conditions to the development order have been satisfied, or (b) a detailed agreement for the completion of all conditions to the development order.
18-553	Amendment	(Supporting request to East Coast Greenway Alliance to consider refining the identified Spine Route of the East Coast Greenway to add the Core City of Jax to Coast Loop Trail Route): Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised map) to provide for additional route options.
18-555	Amendment	(Amending various Ordinance Code provisions re: CRA powers, duties and budgets): 1. Requires a uniform budget format for all CRA budgets 2. Creates a new Subpart D in Chapter 106, Part 3 – Appropriations for Community Redevelopment Agencies 3. Authorizes CRAs to allocate and transfer funds within Plan Authorized Expenditure Categories without prior Council approval in accordance with Council-adopted CRA plans and within CRA boundaries, subject to certain requirements 4. Authorizes CRAs to allocate and transfer funds between CRA Budget Categories without prior Council approval in accordance with Council-adopted CRA plans and within CRA boundaries, subject to certain requirements 5. Establishes a CRA board approval process for budget allocations and transfers permitted under the new Subpart D 6. Appropriates additional CRA Trust Fund revenues received in the amount not to exceed $100,000 without further Council approval 7. Amends existing CRA trust funds (DIA and Renew Arlington) and creates new CRA trust funds for JIA CARA and KingSoutel CRA that provide for carry-over from fiscal year to fiscal year, require trust funds to be deposited and accounted for in separate interest bearing accounts (with interest remaining in the trust fund), and providing for any remaining trust funds at the end of a fiscal year not already encumbered or allocated to an activity that carries over be returned to the General Fund (except in the case of the DIA, which funds are deposited in an account for downtown economic development). 8. Clarifies provisions in Chapter 500 to be consistent with the provisions of the new Subpart D and grants the mayor the authority to execute all contracts and documents approved by the CRA.
18-567	Amendment and rerefer	(Apv Sign Waiver Appl SW-18-06 at 1340 South Chaffee Rd., btwn S. Chaffee Rd. & Royal Dornoch Dr., Chaffee Rd Church of Christ): Per OGC, adds a request to reduce the minimum sign setback from 25 feet to 10 feet.
18-573	Amendment	(Amend Ord 2017-504-E (Budget) to Revise JIA/CRA & DIA Budgets): 1. Corrects scriveners errors in title and bill 2. Clarifies that JIA, KSC, and RA CRA budget amendments reallocated expenditures 3. Corrects whereas clause regarding DIA CRA budget amendment 4. Corrects KSC CRA project in Section 4 to Gateway Soutel Norfolk project 5. Strikes references to fiscal year 2018/2019 6. Corrects DIA CRA appropriation amount 7. Corrects Ordinance reference in Section13 of bill 8. Attaches Revised Exhibits 5, 7 and 8 to correct BTs
18-574	Amendment	(Auth & Apv an Amend & Reinstatement of the City's Sports Facility Lease Agreemt btwn The City & Jax Baseball, LLC): On pg. 3, line 13 revise the account to SPEF4K3BS – 36203 (Rental of City Facilities) for where the 20% of the rental fee will be deposited to be used for capital expenditures and capital maintenance.
18-576	Amendment	(Approp Addnl Loan Pool Funding for Access to Capital Program): 1. Pg. 1, line 27 and pg. 3, line 30: inserts “principal” after “loan” 2. Pg. 2, line 17: inserts “(OED)” after Development
18-578	Amendment	(Declaring Parcel RE No.000971-1250, 16551 Village Green Dr. North to be surplus; Allow for the Conveyance of the Subj Parcel to Sharon L. Bennett): Strikes reference to waiver of Code provision regarding disposal of property for affordable housing.
18-580	Amendment	(Apv Collective Bargain Agreemt bet City & Jacksonville Supervisors Assn (JSA)): 1. Removes all references to Exhibit 1 in the bill 2. Removes Exhibit 1
18-581	Amendment	(Apv Collective Bargain Agreemt bet City & American Federation of State (AFSCME)): 1. Removes all references to Exhibit 1 in the bill 2. Removes Exhibit 1
18-582	Amendment	(Apv Collective Bargain Agreemt bet City & Communications Workers of America (CWA)): 1. Removes all references to Exhibit 1 in the bill 2. Removes Exhibit 1
18-583	Amendment	(Apv Collective Bargain Agreemt bet City & Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)): 1. Removes all references to Exhibit 1 in the bill 2. Removes Exhibit 1

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