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RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
February 18,2009
WARREN JONES, CHAIR
CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of
Members
in Attendance: Staff
Attendance:
CM Warren
Jones, Chair Juliette Williams,
Legislative Aide
CM Ray
Holt, Vice Chair Janice Billy, Asst. Council
Auditor
CM Richard
Clark
Peggy Sidman, General Counsel
CM Michael
Corrigan - Excused
John Jackson, Research Asst.
CM Art Graham - Excused
Lisa Rowe, Administration
CM John
Crescimbeni
CM
Reggie Brown
Others in Attendance:
Dr. Jeana Tomlinson gave a presentation regarding
Community Centers in Jax.
Dr. Ellen Chavis, Tenish Johnson, Jerry Worthy and
Terry May spoke regarding New Covenant Ministries.
1. 2008-744 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND THE POLLUTION OF THE ST. JOHNS RIVER; REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO PURSUE ALL LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AVENUES TO PREVENT A 4-MILE POLLUTING PIPELINE FROM A PAPER MILL TO THE ST. JOHNS RIVER IN PUTNAM COUNTY, WHICH WILL DAMAGE THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER RESOURCES OR ECOLOGY; AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF SPECIAL COUNSEL IF NECESSARY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/3/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: February 17, 2009
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: February 17, 2009
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: February 18, 2009
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES - Clark, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, ( 4 )
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2. 2009-55 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $222,680.03 OF HOME PROGRAM INCOME FROM INTEREST TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, A HOME COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-054; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 2/3/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: February 17, 2009
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: February 18, 2009
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and APPROVE.
AYES - Brown, Clark, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, ( 5 )
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3. 2009-56 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,250,000 IN STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP ("SHIP") RECAPTURED GRANT FUNDS TO THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA'S 16TH ANNUAL PAINT THE TOWN EVENT, AN ANNUAL PROGRAM WHICH TARGETS A LOW-INCOME JACKSONVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR REVITALIZATION, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-055; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 2/3/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: February 17, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: February 18, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Brown, Clark, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, ( 5 )
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4. 2009-69 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION BY DON'T MISS A BEAT, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR PURPOSES OF RENOVATING A BUILDING IN WHICH TO PROVIDE A SUMMER MUSIC AND ARTS CAMP TO SERVE LOW-INCOME AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 2/3/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: February 18, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Brown, Clark, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, ( 5 )
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5. 2009-90 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $166,250 (A $125,000 GRANT RECEIVED FROM THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND A 33% LOCAL MATCH OF $41,250 TO BE PROVIDED THROUGH AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION OF STAFF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CHIEF OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND THE AMIO) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN MILITARY AFFAIRS CONSULTING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANTS SELECTED BY THE CITY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-057; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A DEFENSE REINVESTMENT GRANT AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 2/3/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: February 17, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: February 18, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Brown, Clark, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, ( 5 )
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6. 2009-93 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY; RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF SMALLER SERVICE PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS; ENCOURAGING ALL EMPOWERED PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY, TO CONSIDER MULTIPLE AWARDS AND THE SELECTION OF QUALIFIED SMALLER ORGANIZATIONS, AS PROVIDERS FOR THE IMPORTANT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE GOALS AND MISSIONS TO BE ATTAINED IN THE JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY, AND TO COMPOSE "REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS" THAT WILL NOT UNREASONABLY DIMINISH THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALLER SERVICE PROVIDERS; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 2/3/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: February 17, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: February 17, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: February 18, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Brown, Clark, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, ( 5 )
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7. 2009-94 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $13,918.95 FROM DISTRICT 5 - AUTUMN BOND FUNDS TO PROVIDE A HISTORIC MARKER TO THE SAN MARCO TOWN CENTER; INVOKING THE EXCEPTION TO 126.107(G) TO USE PEDRONI'S CAST STONE, INC.; FINDING A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE; APPOINTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 2/3/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: February 17, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: February 17, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: February 18, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Brown, Clark, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, ( 5 )
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8. 2009-95 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,361.03 FROM THE TRAIL RIDGE MITIGATION FUNDS FOR BASEBALL FIELD NETTING, BATTING CAGES, SCOREBOARDS AND INSTALLATION OF SAME AT MAXVILLE PARK; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 2/3/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: February 17, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: February 18, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Brown, Clark, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, ( 5 )
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2ND
9. 2009-96
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DUVAL
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10. 2009-171 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $214,096 FROM THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION (JCC) SPECIAL REVENUE GRANT FUND - SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM AND CURRENT YEAR FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR SUBSIDIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE JCC AFTER-SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO COVER ADDITIONAL COSTS OF THE AFTER-SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADDITION OF 15 NEW SITES AS A RESULT OF THE OPENING OF TEAM UP PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY, AND AN INCREASE IN THE COST RATE CHARGED BY THE VENDOR FOR EXISTING SITES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-070; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11. 2009-185 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $200,000 (A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 AND A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000) FROM THE NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ("FUND") TO CEDAR GROVE CORPORATION, A FLORIDA FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("COMPANY"), TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXPANDED TRUCK WASHING FACILITIES (BY RENOVATIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION TO THE FACILITIES LOCATED AT 3317 NORTH EDGEWOOD AVENUE), IN THE FUND AREA, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-067; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND COMPANY (AND "TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS"); WAIVING A NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 2007-281-E SO AS TO ALLOW THE CITY TO MAKE A LOAN IN A THIRD LIEN POSITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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