JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

September 15, 2009

2:00 p.m.

 

City Council Chamber

1st Floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Gaffney (Chair), Shad, Bishop, Holt; Council Members Graham, Brown, Fussell, Davis and Johnson  were excused; Margaret Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office; Lisa Rinaman, Administration; Marilyn Allen, Legislative Svcs.

 

 

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2009-465

ORD Approp $9,578 from Spec Council Contingency - Undesignated to pay SMG the Costs of Facility Rental & Expenses for 2009 Southeastern Mounted Police Competition 9/24/09 - 9/27/09. (Sidman) (C/M Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/15/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/15/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/16/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/23/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Withdraw

F: Withdraw

 

 

WITHDRAW 4-0

 

2.  2009-515

ORD-MC Repealing Ord 2007-837-E, Re Solid Waste Svc Fees & Pt 5 (Solid Waste Svc Fee) of Chapt 352 (Waste Collection & Disposal Svc by Contractors & City); Eliminating Said Fees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU (PHS, TEU, RCD, LUZ per CP Clark 7-27/09)

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU, PHS, RCD, LUZ

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Defer

F: Defer

PHS: Defer

TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

3.  2009-516

ORD-MC Repealing Ords 2007-836-E & 2008-129-E, Re Stormwater Mgmt & Chapt 754 (Stormwater Mgmt Utility Code); Eliminating Certain Stormwater Mgmt Fees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU, (PHS, RCD, LUZ per CP Clark  7-27-09)

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU, PHS, RCD, LUZ

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Defer

F: Defer

TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

4.  2009-517

ORD-MC Repealing Ord 2007-838-E, Re JEA & Charter; Amend Article 21 (JEA), Repealing Payment of Franchise Fees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU, (PHS, RCD, LUZ per CP Clark 7-27-09)

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU,PHS,RCD,LUZ

 

3. 9/8/2009 CO PH Only

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Defer

F: Defer

PHS: Defer

TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

5.  2009-637

ORD Estab Rev Fund Acct for Home Investment Partnership (Home) Prog Funds; Approp $2,748,052 in Home Prog Funds for Prog Costs; Auth Award to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm for Auth & Funding, & Auth Federal Prog Contracts for Prog Funds for: Community Housing Dev Organization Operating (CHDO) Costs ($30,000 Each to Grace & Truth Community Dev Corp, Metro North Community Dev Corp, Northwest Jax Community Dev Corp, & Second Chance Helper Center, Inc); CHDO Dev Subsidy Pool ($412,207.80); Downpayment Assistance Progs ($1,941,039.20 to Headstart to Homeownership Prog); $274,805 to Housing & Neighborhoods Dept for Admin Costs; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2010-2011; Auth Further Council Action if Rev Differs; Apv Positions. (BT 10-04) (RC 10-02) (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/17/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/18/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/25/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

    8/31/2009 F Approve 5-2 (Lee, Yarborough)

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

6.  2009-638

ORD Auth Rate Schedule for Power Pedestal Hook-up Fees for Boaters at Metro Pk Marina; Designate Oversight by Rec & Comm Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/17/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/18/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/25/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

7.  2009-646

ORD Auth a License Agreemt with St Nicholas Business Assn, Inc for their use of City-Owned St Nicholas Train Station Park at 2564 Atlantic Blvd for 5 Yrs with 2 5-Yr Renewal Options, at $1/Yr in Return for their Improving the Train Station & Enhancing the Park with a Gazebo, Playground & Fencing; Provide Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/17/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/18/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/25/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

8.  2009-647

ORD Auth a License Agreemt with Fresh Ministries, Inc to use City-Owned Propty on 1st St bet Franklin & Troyan Sts for 3 Yrs with 2 3-Yr Extensions to Place a Portable Ofc & Classroom to Provide Neighborhood & Community Assistance, Access to Local, State & Fed Progs, Classes in Reading & Parenting, Community Mtgs & Workshops; Provide Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/17/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/18/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/25/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 4-0

 

Amendment attaches a revised agreement to remove language regarding placement of building on premises.

 

9.  2009-689

ORD Approp $712,012 from Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt (FDEM) to Reimburse Constrn Costs of Northwest Community Ctr; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2010-2011; Auth Fed Funded Subgrant Agreemt with FDEM; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 09-157) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/31/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/1/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 4-0

 

Amendment attaches a revised BT & corrects the project number; adds verbiage to require repayment of funds to parking fund upon receipt of reimbursement.

 

10.  2009-691

ORD Approp $95,000 From Handicapped Parking Fines Trust Fund to Military Affairs, Veterans & Disabled Svcs Div for Ongoing Misc & Emerg Client Assistance to Persons with Disabilities; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2010-2011; Requiring Report to Council Auditors. (BT 09-161) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

    8/31/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/31/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/1/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

PHS: Approve

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

11.  2009-692

ORD Approp $235,000 from FDOT for "Cecil Field Trail to Jax-Baldwin Trail" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2010-2011; Auth Local Agency Prog Agreemt with FDOT; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to Increase Funding for Proj. (BT 09-162) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/31/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/1/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 4-0

 

The amendment corrects the project name & number to Jax-Baldwin Trail Development –Brandy Branch Trail in  BT & bill & CIP.

 

12.  2009-693

ORD Approp $470,000 from FDOT for "Jax-Baldwin Trail to Cary State Forest" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2010-2011; Auth Local Agency Prog Agreemt with FDOT;  Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to Increase Funding for Proj.  (BT 09-163) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/31/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/1/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

13.  2009-699

ORD re Participation in CDBG-Recovery Funding Prog & Budget for 2009-2010 FY; Estab a Rev Fund Acct for said Funds; Approp $1,817,335 to Housing & Neighborhoods Dept to Auth & Fund (1) Green Workforce Training Prog for Community Rehab Ctr, Inc ($136,300), (2) Green Jobs Initiative Prog for Jax Housing Auth ($136,300); (3) Janitorial/Environmental Prog for Clara White Mission, Inc ($128,800), (4) Kitchen Conversion/Bakery Prog for Community Connections of Jax, Inc ($49,740), (5) Green Workforce Prog for Community Rehab Ctr, Inc ($259,461), (6) Expansion of Business Incubator Prog for Fresh Ministries, Inc ($925,000) & (7) Admin Costs of Housing & Neighborhoods Dept ($181,734); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011. (BT 09-167) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/31/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/1/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 4-0

 

Amendment attaches amended Exh 1.

 

14.  2009-711

ORD Designating as a Recovery Zone all Propty in City's Enterprise Zone, Community Redev Areas, Former NAS Cecil Field & the Empowermt Zone; Designate Oversight by JEDC. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09

 

1. 8/25/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,TEU

 

    8/31/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/1/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD, TEU

 

 

   BILL SUMMARY

   F: Amend/Approve

   TEU:

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 4-0

 

The amendment removes M.C. amendment and includes waiver of sec. 104.305(h) to allow compliance with ARRA RZ bond requirements.

 

15.  2009-721

ORD Approp $733,164 Continuation Grant from U.S. Dept of Justice, for Crime Prevention & Education Progs, (1) $32,851 to Behavioral & Human Svcs, Victim Svcs Ctr, for INVEST Prog; (2) $131,979 to Communities in Schools for Student Enrichment Career Dev Prog; (3) $4,415 to Court Admin for Dependency Drug Court; (4) $48,367 to Family Nurturing Ctr of Fla, Inc for Safe SWAPS Prog; (5) $65,230 to Gateway Community Svcs, Inc for Assessments at Juvenile Assessment Ctr; (6) $188,690 to Jax Area Legal Aide, Inc for Business Opportunities for Ex-Offenders; (7) $44,425 to NE Fla Healthy Start Coalition, Inc for Azalea Proj; (8) $37,500 to N/S Community Involvement, Inc for Night Basketball; (9) $70,000 to Managed Access to Child Health, Inc for Care Coordination at Juvenile Assessment Ctr; &(10) $109,707 to State Atty's Community Prosecution Unit; Auth Funds Carryover thru Future FYs; Apv Position; Designating Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 09-171) (RC 09-446) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/22/09

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

PHS: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

16.  2009-733

ORD Approp $35,600 from ETR Funds for Installation of HVAC ($24,600) & Fire Alarm ($10,000) in Metro Kids Konnection, Inc Bldg at 5020 Cleveland Rd; Waive Requiremts of Autumn Bond for Use on City Propty & be Open to Public; Require Compliance with var Secs of Chapts 106  & 118; Designate Public Works to Oversee Proj; Provide for Direct Procuremt of Contractual Svcs Pursuant to Sec 126.107(g), Ord Code. (Dist 10-Brown) (Sidman) (C/M Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/22/09

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & rerefer

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

17.  2009-734

ORD Approp $55,551 ($49,786 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund & $5,765 from ETR Autumn Bond Acct) for Funding Assist to Greenscape for the Oceanway Middle School Outdoor Classroom Proj; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g) to Direct Contract with Greenscape; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Sidman) (C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/22/09

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & rerefer

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

18.  2009-741

ORD Approp $48,000 in U.S. Dept of Education Grant Funds to hire 1 Social Worker for the Jax Journey Out of School Suspension Ctr Progs for 7/28/09 - 9/30/10; Designate Oversight by Mayor's Ofc & Jax Children's Comm; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 09-  ) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/22/09

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Emerg/Amend/Approve

F: Emerg/Amend/Approve

 

 

EMERG/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-0

 

Amendment attaches executed BT; attaches award documents as Exh 2.

 

 

19.  2009-742

ORD Approp $332,999 in U.S. Dept of Education Grant Funds to Hire 4 Teachers, 1 Social Worker & Ofc Supplies for Jax Journey Out of School Suspension Ctr Progs for 7/28/09 - 9/30/10; Designate Oversight by Mayor's Ofc & Jax Children's Comm; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 09-  ) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/22/09

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Emerg/Amend/Approve

F: Emerg/Amend/Approve

 

EMERG/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-0

 

Amendment attaches executed BT; attaches grant award document.

 

20.  2009-743

ORD Approp $3,016,863 from U.S. Dept of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Jax Journey Progs; Auth Funds Carryover to Future FY's; Apv Positions; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 09-  ) (RC 09-  ) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/22/09

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Emerg/Amend/Approve

F: Emerg/Amend/Approve

 

EMERG/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-0

 

Amendment attaches amended executed BT; attaches executed RC 10-006’; attaches executed and amended RC.

 

21.  2009-744

ORD Approp $1,200,000 U.S. Dept of Justice Grant for Jax Journey Team-Up Progs & Summer Camp Site Slots for 10/1/09 - 9/30/10; Designate Oversight by Mayor's Ofc & Jax Children's Comm; Apv Positions; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 09-  ) (RC 10-006 & 10-007) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/22/09

 

1. 9/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

                                  BILL SUMMARY

                                  R: Emerg/Amend/Approve

                                  F:  Emerg/Amend/Approve

 

                                  EMERG/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-0

 

                               Amendment attaches executed BT; removes RC 10-007 & RC 10-006 and all ref.; attaches grant                                   award documents as Exh 2.            

 

 

There being no other items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

 

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

 

09.16.09

Posted: 11:45 a.m,.