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RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Tape No.________________________

2:00 PM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana M. Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Art Graham, Chair

Legislative Aide: Marilyn Allen

Stephen Joost, Vice Chair

Attorney: Steve Rohan

William Bishop

Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Ronnie Fussell

Admin:  Adam Hollingsworth

Johnny Gaffney

Research Asst.: John Jackson

Mia Jones

 

Glorious Johnson

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened     2:12 PM                       Meeting Adjourned         4:40 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:

 

C/M Lee (07-1045)

C/P Davis (07-1045)

Cindy Laquidara, OGC (07-1045)

Tony Boselli (07-1045)

Roslyn Phillips (07-1045)

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2006-591

ORD Apv the Soutel/Moncrief Retail Redev Area in accordance with Chapt 163, Pt III, Community Redev Act of 1969, F.S., as Amended; Making Findings & Determinations; Estab a Redev Trust Fund Pursuant to Sec 163.387 of said act; Directing Tax Collector to estab 2005 Tax Assessmt as the Base for the Increment as Required by Sec 163.387, F.S. (Germany) (Req of Mayor & C/M Jones)

F Public Hearing - 7/17/06

ECID Public Hearing - 7/18/06

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166 & 163.358 F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/23/06, 7/24/06

 

1. 5/9/2006 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

 

    5/15/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/16/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/23/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID

 

    6/5/2006 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    6/6/2006 RCD Amend/Approve 5-0

 

3. 6/13/2006 CO POSTPONED 6/27/06

 

   6/27/2006 CO Rereferred; F,ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

2.  2006-794

RESO Making Findings; Designating Soutel/Moncrief Community Redev Area as Jax Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (Dist 10-Jones) (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 7/25/2006 CO  Introduced: ECID,TEUS

 

    8/1/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/1/2006 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/8/2006 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; ECID (RCD 7/1/07),TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

 

TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

3.  2006-1394

ORD Amend Chapt 751 (Septic Tank Superfund), Ord Code, to Create an On-Site Sewage Treatmt Disposal Syst Regulatory Prog. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/07

 

1. 12/12/2006 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS, ECID (1-9-07)

 

    1/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07), ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

TEU: Defer                                                                 

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  2007-458

ORD Creating New Chapt 780 (Property Tax), Pt 6 (Tax Deferral Program for Recreational & Commercial Working Waterfront Properties), Ord Code; Making Findings. (Sidman) (C/M Self)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/8/07

 

1. 4/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID, JWW

 

    4/30/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/1/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/8/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

5.  2007-924

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Bennett Creek Apts), Series 2007, of $33,000,000 for Acquisition, Constrn & Equipping of Multifamily Rental Housing Dev. (Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing Finance Auth)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, by JHFA - 7/23/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

6.  2007-999

ORD Auth Execution of 21 Offshore Artificial Reef Permits with Army Corps of Engineers; Auth Oversight by Parks & Rec. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD, JWW

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/2/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

7.  2007-1041

ORD Approp $523,570.18 of HOME Prog Income for the HOME Headstart to Home Ownership & the HOME American Dream Down Paymt Progs to assist Individuals & Families of Low-to-Moderate Income Purchasing Homes; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-016) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    10/15/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

8.  2007-1044

ORD Auth Execution of 1st Renewal & Amend to Cooperative Agreemt on Behalf of JSO with the Duval County School Bd for the School Resource Officer Prog to Increase Maximum Indebtedness of DCSB for FY 2007-2008 School Yr to $3,605,000. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

    10/15/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/15/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

PHS: Approve

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

9.  2007-1045

ORD Auth License Agreemt with Youth Life Foundation of Tennessee, Inc for its use of the Community Ctr in Simonds Johnson Park for $1/Yr & Reimbursemt of $25,000 Spent by Licensee for Renovations for Providing Progs for Children & Families & Assisting the Recreation & Community Svcs Dept in Coordinating Park use. (Dist 8-Lee) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    10/15/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Sub/Approve

 

SUB/APPROVE 6-0 (RCD Sub adopts an amended Finance sub.  The amended Sub addresses the management and use of the community center).

 

 

 

 

 

10.  2007-1082

RESO Auth Kirby-Smith Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #1209 to erect a Historical Marker Commemorating the 1914 United Confederate Veterans Reunion in Confederate Park; Auth Rec & Community Svcs Dept to Coordinate & Oversee the Installation; Reaffirming Monument Name as "Monument to the Women of the Southern Confederacy" & Directing Use of the Proper Name. (Clements) (C/M Johnson & Gaffney)

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: RCD

 

    10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.  2007-1093

ORD Approp $3,109 from Project Capital Acct for North Riverside Community Ctr for Stump Removal & Addnl Fencing at Corner of Crystal St & Edison Ave; Waiving Portions of Chapt 118, Ord Code; Auth Public Works Dept to Oversee. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    10/15/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/15/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Amend/Approve

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

12.  2007-1094

ORD Apv Pymt of $3,077,519 as Settlemt of Dispute with IKON Office Solutions, Inc re Library System over Pymt for Printing & Copying Svcs & Equipmt; Apv Purchase of Listed Equipmt; Auth Waiver of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    10/15/2007 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0;    10/15/2007 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

    10/16/2007 RCD Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 10/23/2007 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F. RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Defer

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2007-1100

RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (100% of Value of Rehab) for 1/1/08 - 12/31/17 for Rehab of a Springfield Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 1330 N. Laura St owned by Patricia A Crutchfield. (Radlinski) (RCD)

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    10/15/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F:Approve

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2007-1110

RESO Apv Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Homeowner Mtg Rev Bonds of $40,000,000 to Purchase Mtg Loans Originated by Participating Local Lending Institutions for Purchase or Rehab of Single Family Residences or Purchasing Securities Evidencing Interests in such Mtg Loans; Auth Appl for Private Activity Bond Volume Cap; Require Addnl Council Apv Prior to Sale of Bonds. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code held by JHFA - 10/10/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2007-1134

ORD Auth 4th Amend to Stadium Lease with Gator Bowl Assn, Inc for the 2007 ACC Championship Game to Acknowledge Pymt Guaranties to ACC for any Ticket Sales Rev Deficiency, First by the Association for $500,000, Next by the TDC of $250,000, then City Provides (1) 3rd Contingent Pymt Guaranty for any Deficiency of $500,000; (2) Provision of Ancillary Spec Events for the 2007 Game of $200,000; Provide for JEDC Oversight. (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

16.  2007-1135

ORD Auth 1st Amend to the Enhanced Municipal Svcs Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Downtown Vision Inc to Reflect Changes Required due to Repeal of Article 20 (Downtown Dev Authority), City Charter. (Braga) (C/M Jay Jabour)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

17.  2007-1138

ORD Approp $45,222 from Cuba Hunter Acct to Purchase a Mobile Home & Associated Costs & Install Voice Data & Circuitry Panels for Fire Station #28; Provide for Return of Unspent Funds; Provide Procuremt Directive. (Sidman) (C/M Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS, RCD

 

 

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

PHS: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

18.  2007-1139

ORD Approp $20,000 from Dist ETR Bond Funds (to Join $20,000 from PTA) for a Playscape for Crystal Springs Elementary School Park at 1200 Hammond Blvd; Waive Requiremts of Ord 2004-998-E & Sec 106.315 for Funds Use on Municipal Propty; Invoke Sec 126.107(g) to Auth Direct Contracting with contract Connections, Inc; Provide for Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 12-Davis) (Sidman) (C/P Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & rerefer

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.  2007-1147

RESO Urging Gov Crist & Fla Legislature to Reauthorize the Sadowski Affordable Housing Act State & Local Housing Trust Fund & Repeal the Cap on Housing Trust Fund Allocations & Approp the full Revenues of the Trust Fund for Housing Purposes; Directing Distribution of this Reso. (Clements) (C/M Joost)

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

20.  2007-1183

ORD Auth an Interlocal Agreemt bet City, Baldwin, Atlantic Bch, Neptune Bch, Jacksonville Bch & Duval County School Bd to Coordinate Location & Dev of Public School Facilities throughout Duval County. (Teal) (Req of Joint Planning Comm)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

                                   F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

                                    READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

The Recreation & Community Development Committee did a voice vote to approve the Finance’s Analysis of NWJEDF Underwriter RFP (See Attached Sheet).

 

 

                                ** NOTE: OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR.