JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

March 18, 2008

9:15 A.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

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:

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

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:                                                

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

4.  2007-1207

ORD Directing the Preservation & Relocation of Fire Station #5 at 347 Riverside Ave, Consistent with Contractual Obligations with Fidelity National Financial, Inc; Provide for Study & Recommendation for Relocation to be Completed by 3/31/08. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

5.  2007-1348

ORD Amend Sec 191.114 (Attendance & Participant Standards for Public Safety Emerg Med Personnel at Special Events), Ord Code, to Remove Requiremts at Specified Indoor Events within 1 Mile of Jax Fire & Rescue Stations. (Wedner) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: PHS,RCD

 

    1/2/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, RCD

 

 

PHS: Defer

 

DEFER

 

6.  2008-28

ORD Amend Chapt 366 (Groundwater Resource Mgmt), Ord Code, to Expand Regulatory Authority of Environmental & Compliance Dept & Environmental Protection Bd Over Surface Waters of the County; Amend Sec 366.209, to include Ticketing Authority; Create New Pt 6 for Mgmt & Regulation of Lawn & Specialized Turf Fertilization Including Lawns on Residential & Commercial Proptys & Public & Private Golf Courses; Ord to be Applicable Countywide; Education, Training & Record Keeping Requiremts for Commercial Landscapers & Fertilizer Applicators; Persons for Hire to Apply Fertilizer to Subject Propty must Successfully Complete Specified Training; Provide Guidelines for FL Friendly Landscaping; Provide Public Nuisance Declaration & Enforcemt; Provide Fertilizer Storage & Maint Requiremts & Inspection Prog. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08

 

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

 

    1/14/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, TEU, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

TEU:

 PHS: Defer

 

DEFER

 

7.  2008-89

ORD Approp $60,000 from Mayor's Early Literacy Prog Fund to Don Brewer Ctr Early Literacy Prog for 2nd Cohort of Childcare Director's Training Initiative Prog. (BT 08-067) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/08

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/19/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/20/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

8.  2008-90

ORD Approp $36,297 from Subsidies & Contributions to Private Organizations Acct to allow Jax Children's Comm to assume Screening & Training of Volunteers serving as Mentors in Duval Co; Apv Temp Hrs. (BT 08-068) (RC 08-363) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/08

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/19/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/20/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

9.  2008-148

ORD Auth Fla Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comm to Estab Kings Rd Historical Pk as a Unit of the Thomas Creek Wildlife Mgmt Area to allow Public Hunting; Amend Sec 28.818 (Hunting or Disturbing Animals Prohibited), Ord Code, to allow said Hunting. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

PHS: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

Amendment attaches new Exh 2; attaches Exh 4; references and attaches executive summary

 

10.  2008-151

ORD Approp $1,266,000 ($633,000 in FIND Grants & $633,000 City Match) to Purchase the Intracoastal Waterway Boat Ramp; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to auth Addnl Funding of said Boat Ramp; Provide Oversight by Plan & Dev Dept. (BT 08-73) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/6/2008 JWW Approve 7-0

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Six Conditions)

 Amendment  attaches a revised CIP; attaches new CIP for cancelled project; attaches revised BT to correct acc’t name and number; corrects acc’t names in bill; adds “parking” to project name; the language will stipulate that the P & D  Department is to oversee the land acquisition

 

11.  2008-153

ORD Approp $42,074 from a Sisters Creek Park Maint Acct to fund Repairs at that Marina; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Provide Oversight by Rec & Community Svc Dept. (BT 08-081) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/6/2008 JWW Approve 8-0

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

12.  2008-158

ORD Transferring Hours & Approp $19,219.20 from Rec & Community Svcs Spec Rev, Hanna Park Acct to fund 2 Part-Time Maint Positions; Auth 2,080 Temp Hrs. (BT 08-086) (RC 08-367) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

13.  2008-159

ORD Transferring $9,609.60 from Rec & Community Svcs Spec Rev, Hanna Park Acct to fund 1 Part Time Maint Position; Auth 1,040 Temp Hrs. (BT 08-087) (RC 08-368) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

14.  2008-160

ORD Approp $214,872.20 of HOME Prog Income from Interest & Investmt ($122,552.23 to HOME Headstart to Home Ownership Prog & $92,319.97 in Development Subsidies to Habitat Resources of Duval Co; Auth Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-089) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

Amendment includes a waiver of Chpt 118 compliance (Misc Approp) for Habitat Resources

 

15.  2008-163

ORD Approp $95,000 from Public Bldgs - Supervision Acct to Provide $70,000 to the Boselli Foundation for a 1,400 Sq Ft Expansion of the Russell Bill Cook Community Ctr & $25,000 to Purchase Computers & Furniture. (BT 08-096) (McCain) (Req of Mayor and Council Member Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Sub/Approve

 

SUB(F)/APPROVE 7-0

Substitute appropriates $70,000 to assist in the expansion and renovation of the Russell B. Cook Community Center on a reimbursement basis under the oversight of Public Works as addressed in RFP response; references RFP and the Boselli Foundation response and pending agreement; approves license agreement for Boselli Foundation to operate facility for community programs and attaches agreement to bill; appropriates $25,000 for equipment and computers for facility, will be City property – exhibit attached – attaches executed BT.

 

16.  2008-164

ORD Apv re Portion to be used in Jax, the Issuance of Portion of Proceeds from $17,000,000 Palm Beach County, Fla Variable Rate Demand Rev Bonds (The Children's Home Society of Fla Proj); Apv Interlocal Agreemt. (Rowland) (C/M Redman, Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;  F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

Amendment attaches copy of Notice of Public Hearing

 

17.  2008-165

ORD Approp Addnl $142,532.84 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Design, Engineering, Site Prep & Maint of Traffic Costs for the Rogero Town Ctr Landscaping Proj; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to auth said Funding; Provide Public Works Dept to oversee Proj. (Sidman) (C/M Yarborough)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

Scrivener’s correction pg 2, line 8, orgin s/b origin

 

18.  2008-168

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portions of Flanders St & W 21st St, an Opened & Improved R/W at Req of the Housing & Neighborhoods Dept to allow Development of a Multi-Use Commercial Propty. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH - 3/18/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU,RCD

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

TEU:

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

19.  2008-172

RESO Designating Propty at 7152 Lone Star Rd as a Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapts 166.041(3)(c)(2) & 376.80  F.S. - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: RCD,TEU

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

TEU:

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

20.  2008-173

RESO Designating Propty at 3600 Thomas St as a Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapts 166.041(3)(c)(2) & 376.80  F.S. - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU,RCD

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

TEU:

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

21.  2008-174

RESO Apv Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth (JHFA) of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (The Arlington Multifamily Housing Portfolio), Series 2008 of $27,500,000 for Acquisition, Rehab & Equipping of 8 Apt Developmts: Colony; Forest Park; Georgetown; Greenbriar; Matanzas; Monterey Manor; Sweetbriar I & II; & Villa Capri I & II. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code held by JHFA - 2/14/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

DEFER

 

22.  2008-189

ORD Supporting an Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Trend Offset Printing Services, Inc for Expansion of Developer's Operations in Jax; Recommend that Developer be Apvd by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business; Evidence City Support of $18,000 & State Match of $72,000 for 30 Jobs; Auth JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

F: Amend/Approve

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

23.  2008-204

 

ORD Approp $100,000 from Environmental Protection Fund for a Hydrology Study Report on Forecasted Effects of Withdrawal of Millions of Gallons of Water from St Johns River; Provide Oversight by Dept of Environmental & Compliance. (Sidman) (C/M Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW,TEU

 

 

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

TEU:

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

24.  2008-207

RESO Supporting Appl by Riverside Avondale Dev Organization to Participate in Fla Community Contribution Tax Credit Prog to Revitalize & Strengthen the Riverside Avondale Historic Preservation Area by Providing Low to Moderate Income Families with Home Ownership Assistance. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan & W. Jones)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

25.  2008-209

ORD Amend Chapt 460 (Health Code), Ord Code, to auth Enforcemt under Chapt 609, Ord Code Citation Process; Create a New Pt 3 (Temp Rec Vehicle Parking Permits) to estab Guidelines for Permitting & Regulation Requiremts for Temp Rec Vehicle Parks Associated with City-Sanctioned Events; Amend Chapt 123 ( Public Fees) to estab Fee for Temp Rec Vehicle Parks for City Sanctioned Events. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

                                  F: Read 2nd & rerefer

                               PHS: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

                                  READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

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