JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

December 2, 2008

2:00 p.m.

 

City Council Chamber

1st Floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members  W. Jones (Chair),  Corrigan, Graham, Crescimbeni, Clark; Council Member Holt was excused;   Peggy Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office; Sherry Hall, Administration; Juliette Williams, Legislative Svcs.

 

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2008-698

ORD Auth 2nd Renewal & 3rd Amend to Cooperative Agreemt bet City (For & On Behalf of JSO) with Duval County School Bd for the School Resource Officer Prog to Increase Max Indebtedness of DCSB for 2008-2009 School FY to $3,900,000. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/08

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

    8/18/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/18/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/19/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, RCD

 

    9/2/2008 PHS Approve 4-0

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 5 -0

 

 

 

2.  2008-744

RESO Requesting & Auth Gen Counsel to Pursue all Legal & Admin Avenues to Prevent a 4-Mile Polluting Pipeline from the Georgia-Pacific Corp Paper Mill to the St Johns River in Putnam County, which will Damage the St Johns River Water Resources or Ecology; Auth Retention of Spec Counsel if Necessary. (Rohan) (C/M Webb)

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,TEU,RCD

 

    9/2/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/3/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/9/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, TEU, RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

R: Defer

PHS: Defer

TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

3.  2008-821

ORD Auth 3rd Amend to Redevelopmt Agreemt with JEDC & H.O.P.E. Inc. of Jax, & INOC, LLC, which Agreemt was Auth by Ord 2001-1113-E & which Amend Auth Revised Timeline for Proj Deliverables to allow Completion of I-95/Clark Rd Interchange. (Alderson) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/23/08

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU (Per CP 9-23-09 added to RCD, F, R)

 

    9/16/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/23/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;  TEU, R, F, RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

R: Amend/Approve

F: Amend/Approve

TEU: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(R)APPROVE 5 - 0

The amendment attaches a revised contract; clarifies road improvement are not an interchange (sell sliver to FDOT); deletes “scope of performance” from technical amendments; changes deliverables to car dealership; allows for no more extensions, requires annual progress report to Council, cancelling contract within 30 days if no progress is made.

 

4.  2008-992

ORD Approp $67,200 Collected as Bartram Park DRI Educational Assessmt Fee on Behalf of Duval County School Bd for Use on Capital Expenditures for Schools serving Bartram Park Residents; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010. (BT 09-022) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 5 -0

 

5.  2008-993

ORD Approp $87,500 from Spec Council Contingency - Bob Hayes Acct to fund Track Meet for FY 2009; Designate Oversight by JEDC. (BT 09-024) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

F: Defer

 

APPROVE  5 - 0

 

6.  2008-1013

ORD Approp $757,140.94 in Prior Yr HOME Dev Funds to a HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance Prog; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010. (BT 09-025) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

BILLSUMMARY

 

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

7.  2008-1014

RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (100% of Value of Rehab) for 1/1/09 - 12/31/18 for Rehab of a Riverside/Avondale Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 2253 Oak St owned by K & E Properties, LLC. (Shaw) (RCD)

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

8.  2008-1019

ORD Approp $430,000 from Fed Matching Grants to the SMG ACC Championship Game Contractual Svcs Acct for an Addnl Reimbursemt to Gator Bowl Assn for $430,000 Pymt Made to ACC in Settlemt of the Ticket Sale Deficiency from 2007 ACC Championship Game in Jax. (BT 08-189) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

 

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(f)APPROVE 4 – 2 (CLARK,CRESCIMBENI)

Amendment attaches executed BT and places original on file w/ Leg Svcs; corrects outstanding ticket sale deficiency to $660.655; appropriates $215,000 from reserve acct and requests TDC to contribute an additional $215,000.

 

9.  2008-1020

ORD Approp $16,000 in Fla Boater Improvemt Prog Grant Funds thru Fla Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comm Grant Agreemt for Duval County Derelict Vessel Removal; Match Funds of $27,000 Previously Appropriated; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Auth Oversight by Plan & Dev Dept. (BT 09-017) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

    11/13/2008 JWW Approve 9-0

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(f)APPROVE 5 - 0

Amendment attaches grant agreements as Exh 2; correctly states that the matching funds are moving to the proper grant period.

 

 

10.  2008-1021

ORD Approp $109,000 from Spec Council Contingency - PSG - Cultural Council, for Jax Symphony Rent Forgiveness. (BT 09-029) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

 

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

11.  2008-1034

ORD Auth 2nd Amend to Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Interline Brands, Inc (Successor by Merger to Barnett, Inc) to allow an Extension of Time to Submit Plans, Obtain Permits & Complete Constrn of Phase II by new Deadline or Convey Western Half of Proj Site to City at No Cost. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

 

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

12.  2008-1035

ORD Auth Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Millard Refrigerated Svcs, Inc for a Proj in Brownfield Area at Imeson Internatl Industrial Park for Constrn & Managemt of a Refrigerated Warehouse & Distribution Ctr of 185,000 Sq Ft & Auth City Brownfield Match of $46,000; Recommend Apv by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as Participant in Brownfield Redev Bonus Refund Prog with State Match of $184,000 for 92 Jobs; Designate JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

 

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(f)APPROVE 5 - 0

Amendment places revised agreemtn on file to correct job #s; adds “schedule of performance” to technical amendments.

 

13.  2008-1036

ORD Approp $329,125 (Loan of $211,325 & Grant of $117,800) from NW Jax Economic Dev Fund to First Coast No More Homeless Pets, Inc for Developmt of Animal Medical Facilities, Offices & Storage at 6817 Norwood Ave; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010. (BT 09-) (Alderson) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

F: Amend/Approve

 

 

AMEND(f)APPROVE 5 - 0

Amendment attaches executed BT

 

 

14.  2008-1037

ORD Auth Agreemts for a Fla Economic Dev Transp Fund Grant (EDTF) to City of Jax; Approp $127,900 from said EDTF Grant for Constrn of a Cul-de-Sac & Related Roadway Improvemts at Intersec of Regent Blvd with Pilot Corp of America's Headquarters; Cost Overruns Assumed by Company; Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) to Auth Priority 1 Status for said Proj; Waiving var Provisions of Chapt 126, Ord Code (Procuremt); Designate JEDC as contract Monitor. (BT 09-023) (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/08

 

1. 11/10/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU,RCD

 

    11/17/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/17/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/18/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU, RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

R: Amend/Approve

F: Amend/Approve

TEU: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(r)APPROVE   5 - 0

Amendment revises name of CIP project and project number to “Pilot-Regent Blvd-Improvement in bill, BT and CIP form.

15.  2008-1039

ORD-MC Creating Sec 111.785 (Artificial Reef Prog Trust Fund), Ord Code from Donations & Contributions; Auth Funds Carryover into Subsequent Fiscal Yrs; Environmental & Compliance Dept to Oversee. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/09/08

 

1. 11/25/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU,RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

TEU: Read 2nd Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

16.  2008-1041

ORD Approp $22,000 from Ritz Theatre Misc Svcs & Charges to Align Food & Beverage Costs within the Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum Div. (BT 09-030) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/09/08

 

1. 11/25/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

17.  2008-1044

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Alenia North America, Inc at Bldg #900, Cecil Commerce Ctr; Designate JEDC as Monitor. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/09/08

 

1. 11/25/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

18.  2008-1057

ORD Auth License Agreemt with Community Connections Inc for use of Normandy Community Center at 1751 Lindsey Rd for 10 Yrs, $1/Yr & Option of 3 Addnl 3-Yr Terms; Approp $100,000 from Rec & Community Svcs Capital Projs; Invoking Exception of Procuremt Code, Sec 126.107(g), Ord Code, to Auth Direct Contracting; Rec & Community Svcs Dept to Oversee. (Dist 12-Davis) (Sidman) (C/M Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/9/08

 

1. 11/25/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

R: Emergency/Amend/Approve

F: Emergency/Amend/Approve

 

EMERGENCY(r) AMEND/APPROVE 5 - 0

 

19.  2008-1059

ORD Approp $184,754 from Environmental Protection Bd Fund for 2008-2009 State of the River Study ($126,021); 2009-2010 State of the River Study ($23,733) & a Surface Water Withdrawal Study ($35,000) Conducted by UNF; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Invoke Exception to 126.107(f); Auth Contract with UNF; Designate Environmental & Compliance Dept to Oversee Funding of Proj. (Sidman) (C/M Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/9/08

 

1. 11/25/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD,JWW

 

                                  BILL SUMMARY

 

                               R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

                               F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

                                                                                               

                                READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

There being no further items or business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 2:57 p.m.

 

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

 

12.03.08

Posted 11:50 a.m.