JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

July 21, 2009

2:00 p.m.

 

City Council Chamber

1st Floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Brown (Vice Chair), Corrigan, Davis, Graham, Shad; Council members Gaffney, Johnson were excused;  Peggy Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office; Sherry Hall, Administration; C/M Lee (2009-407; 2009-472) Juliette Williams, Legislative Svcs.

 

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00p.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2009-300

ORD Granting Perpetual Easemt Grant to AT&T, at No Cost, Over & Under a Portion of Ed Austin Park for Installation of Fiber Optic Cable for Svc to Parcel Leased by Police Athletic League. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/09

 

1. 3/24/2009 CO  Introduced: TEU,RCD

 

    4/7/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/7/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;  TEU, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

TEU: Amend/Approve 4-0

 

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 5-0

 

Amendment changes “perpetual easement” to “grant of easement”; attaches revised exhibits.

 

 

 

 

2.  2009-407

ORD Conveying .078 Acres (3,484 Sq Ft) of North Shore Park (RE# 033031-0000) to Gary F Keys Sr & Beverly W Keys for the Appraised Value; Waiving Sec 122.408 (Parklands Preservation Policy), Ord Code to allow Sale to a Home Owner for Parklands not to be Replaced & Waiving Sec 122.422 (Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div, Investigation of Need, Council Action). (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/09

 

1. 5/12/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    5/18/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/18/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/19/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

    6/15/2009 F Amend/Approve 3-2 (Corrigan, Graham);    6/15/2009 R Amend/Approve 5-0

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Amend/Approve 5-0

F: Amend/Approve 6-0

 

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 1-4 (Failed)(Graham, Corrigan, Davis, Shad)

 

Amendment corrects acreage and square footage; requires funds from sale of land to be placed in Park Replacement fund specifically for North Shore Park; attaches survey as Exh 1; change purchase price from “to be appraised” to $4,000.

 

3.  2009-452

ORD Approp $33,004.03 from 103rd St Go Kart Track Trust Fund to Resurface the Track; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 09-132) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    6/15/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/16/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve 6-0

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

4.  2009-453

ORD Approp $3,323,602 Dept of Health & Human Svcs Continuation Grant for HIV-Related Health & Support Svcs to those in Jax Transitional Grant Area for 3/1/09 - 2/28/10; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Apv Positions Changes; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 09-133) (RC 09-379) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

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

 

    6/16/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve 5-1 (Yarborough)

PHS: Approve 5-1 (Yarborough)

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

5.  2009-459

ORD Auth a Sovereignty Submerged Land Fee Waived Lease Renewal (BOT. No. 160336982) with Fla Bd of Trustees, Internal Improvemt Trust Fund to Operate Docking & Boat Ramp Facilities at Palms Fish Camp for 5-Yrs Commencing 8/30/09. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

    6/15/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/16/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve 6-0

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

6.  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: Defer

F: Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

7.  2009-466

ORD Approp $8,756 from Dist 10 ETR Funds for Football Equipmt for Raines High School; Waive Requiremts of Autumn Bond & Sec 106.315, Ord Code, that Bond Funds be used on Municipal Propty; Provide for Direct Procuremt of Contractual Svcs Pursuant to Sec 126.107(g). (Sidman) (C/M Brown)

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: Approve 5-0

F:  Approve 6-0

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

8.  2009-467

ORD Approp $168,078 from Dist 3 ETR Bond for Installation of 6,200 Sq Ft Batting Cage & Picnic Pavilion at Wingate Park on Penman Rd S, Jax Beach; Invoke Exception to Sec 126.107(G) to use Jaguar Builders of Jax, Inc & auth Contract with same; Request Procuremt Div Waive the Constrn Bond for Capital Proj under $200,000; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Request Emerg Apv. (Dist 13-Graham) (Sidman) (C/M Clark)

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 Emerg/Amend/Approve 5-0;    6/15/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/16/2009 RCD Emerg/Amend/Approve 6-0

 

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

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Amend/Apv 5-0

F: Amend/Apv 6-0

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE  5-0

 

Amendment adds CIP language and attaches form; id project #; Parks Dept to oversee project; deletes emergency language; grammatical corrections; procurement directive to bid out.

 

9.  2009-472

RESO Expressing Support for Appl by Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corp to Participate in the Fla Community Contribution Tax Credit Prog to Foster Affordable Housing thru New Constrn Sales, Renovated Units & Rental Rehab; Provide for Compliance with Comp Plan. (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: RCD

 

    6/16/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/23/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

10.  2009-488

ORD Approp $806,230.37 ($543,730.37 HOME Prog Funds & $252,500 "SHIP" Prog Funds) for Downpymt Assist & 5% Admin Allowance; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010. (BT 09-135) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 07/28/09

 

1. 6/23/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

11.  2009-489

ORD Approp $2,779,039 HUD Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Prog Funds for 9/1/09 - 9/30/12 for Homeless Prevention Assist to Households which would Otherwise become Homeless & Rapidly Re-House Homeless Persons, as Defined by Sec 103 of McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2011-2012. (BT 09-136) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 07/28/09

 

1. 6/23/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

12.  2009-497

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with City of Jax Bch for Propty & Improvemts at 332 1st Ave S at Annual Rent of $10 for Initial Term of 10 Yrs & Option for 1 Addnl Yr. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 07/28/09

 

1. 6/23/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

PHS:  Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

13.  2009-502

ORD Approp $217,353 from Zoo Landscaping - Asian Exhibit Acct to Tree Protection & Related Expenditures Trust Fund ($2,041,761 Original Approp from Tree Fund by Ord 2006-130-E); Approp $217,353 from said Fund to the Zoo Landscaping - Parking Lot Acct for Existing Lot & new Overflow Lot; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Invoke Exception of Sec 126.107(g), Ord Code, to Award the Contract to the Zoo; Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) to Reflect Proj Budget Changes; Designate Oversight by Right-of-Way & Grounds Maint Div of Public Works Dept. (BT 09-   ) (Nelson) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 07/28/09

 

1. 6/23/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

F:  Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

14.  2009-504

ORD Auth a Use Agreemt with Atlantic Marine Florida, LLC for Parking Spaces as Sisters Creek Marina; Parking Fees to be Deposited into the Sisters Creek Park Maint & Improvemt Fund; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 07/28/09

 

1. 6/23/2009 CO  Introduced: F.RCD

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

There being no further items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 2:37 p.m.

 

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

 

07.22.09

 

Posted: 11:40 a.m.