JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC
HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
May 15, 2012
2:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1st Floor, City Hall
117 W. Duval Street
Attendance: Council Members Bill Gulliford (Chair), Lori Boyer,
Reggie Brown; Doyle Carter, Robin Lumb, Matt Schellenberg. Kimberly Daniels;
Council Member John Crescimbeni; Assistant Council Auditor, Janice Billy;
Deputy General Counsel Steve Rohan, Assistant General Counsel Margaret Sidman;
Jessica Deal, Administration; Marilyn Allen, Legislative Assistant; John J.
Jackson, Council Research Division.
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Item/File
No. |
Title/History |
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1.
2011-190 |
RESO Requesting & Urging U.S. Dept of Housing &
Urban Dev to Suspend Issuance of Sec 8 Housing Vouchers for use in Eureka
Garden Apts until Apt Owner & Mgmt take Substantial Proactive Steps to
Secure Safety of Apt Complex. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Jones) |
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1. 3/24/2011 CO
Introduced: R,RCD |
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4/4/2011 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/4/2011 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/12/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD |
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4/18/2011 R
Amend/Approve 6-0 |
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R: Amend/Approve DEFER |
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2.
2011-692 |
ORD Approp $1,495,905 ($1,295,905 from AES Cedar Bay
Cogeneration Settlemt Fund & $200,000 from Archie Dickinson Park) for
City's Contribution toward Acquisition Cost of the Land; Provide for
Appraisal by Real Estate Div; Auth Execution of Option Agreemt for Sale &
Purchase for 288 Acres of Environmentally Sensitive Land; Provide for
Reverter of Funds; Amend Ord 2011-406-E (CIP) to Increase Budget for
"Thomas Creek Battlefield Phase I" Proj. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM
Holt & Co-Sponsored by CM Love, Crescimbeni) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/8/11 |
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1. 10/25/2011 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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11/1/2011 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/1/2011 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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F: Defer DEFER |
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3.
2012-69 |
ORD Approp $257,253 ($12,131 from Town Ctr Plan Dist 3,
$282 from St Nicholas Town Ctr - Pickwick Pk, $33,060 from St Nicholas Town
Ctr Tree Protection Trust, $15,008 from PW Capital Projs Town Ctr - Plan Dist
3, $196,772 from PW Capital Projs Town Ctr - Plan Dist 3) to Return Funds to
Source of Origin; Amend Ord 2011-406-E (CIP) to Deauth "St Nicholas Town
Ctr" Proj. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Redman) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/14/12 |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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2/7/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/7/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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F: Defer DEFER |
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4.
2012-128 |
ORD Approp $125,000 from Old Kings Rd Landfill Mitigation
Acct to Purchase Propty Adjacent to Scott Park for Future Parking Lot &
Sports Facility; Apv City's Purchase of Land along 2800 Block of Hamilton
Cir, bet Longleaf St & Vernon Rd; Provide for a Reverter. (Dist 10-Brown)
(Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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2/22/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/22/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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F: Defer DEFER |
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5.
2012-212 |
ORD-MC Repealing Article 24 (the JEDC), City Charter,
Chapt 55 (Economic Dev), Ord Code & Sec 516.101 (Downtown Dev Agcy
Boundaries; Recreating Chapt 55 (Economic Dev); Amend Sec 111.155 (Sports
& Entertainmt Bd Trust Fund); Create New Secs 111.640 (Redev Trust Fund
of Jax Downtown Investmt Authority Trust) & 111.645 (Economic Dev Closing
Fund); Amend Sec 250.514 (Requiremts for Plans & Specifications); Amend
Secs 656.314 (Central Business Dist) & 656.321 (Business Park Category);
Providing for Approval of an Economic Dev Agreemt & a Ground-Lease
Agreemt; Approp $1,000,000 to Effectuate this Ord; Amend Sec 17.06
(Applicability of Civil Svc Syst to Employees of Consolidated Govt) of
Article 17 (Civil Svc) to Correct Civil Svc Exemptions; Providing for
Organizational Chart for Economic Dev. (BT 12-059) (Laquidara) (Req of Mayor)
(PC & PD Apv) LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123 - 4/17/12, 5/01/12, 5/15/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/10/12 |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS,LUZ |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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4/3/2012 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/3/2012
RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;
4/3/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F,
RCDPHS, LUZ |
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R: Defer F: Defer DEFER |
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6.
2012-213 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 5.08, City Charter & Council Rules
3.301 & 3.305 & Create Rule 3.306 to allow for Council Apv of Certain
Economic Dev Incentive Legislation after 1 or 2 Readings; Amend Sec 180.105,
Ord Code (Funding of the Duval County Job Opportunity Bank) to Delete
Provisions Requiring Recipients of City Economic Dev Incentives to Contribute
Funds to the Job Opportunity Bank; Auth the Economic Dev Investmt Policy of
the City re Economic Incentives Funded by City; Replacing Former Incentive
Policy; Auth Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund
Guidelines; Replacing Former Trust Fund Guidelines. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/10/12 |
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1. 3/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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4/2/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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4/3/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/3/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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R: Defer F: Defer DEFER |
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7.
2012-249 |
ORD Approp $301,192 to buy Ballistic Helmets, Generators
& Pulse Oximeters for the Jacksonville Urban Areas Security Initiative
(UASI); Auth Redistribution of Funds for the 2009 UASI Homeland Security
Grants within Specific City Accts, due to New Dept of Homeland Security Grant
Guidance requiring Expedited Spend Down of Grants; Req Emerg Apv. (BT 12-062)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/24/12 |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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4/16/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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4/17/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/17/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/24/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Amend/Approve
F: Amend/Approve
AMEND(R)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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8.
2012-250 |
ORD Approp $634,076 to buy Bomb Blast Protection, Computer
Equipmt & Prof Svcs for Planning & Exercises of the Jacksonville
Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) & to Cover Staff Salaries &
Benefits until End of Grant Cycle; Auth Redistribution of Funds for the 2009
UASI Homeland Security Grants within Specific City Accts, due to New Dept of
Homeland Security Grant Guidance requiring Expedited Spend Down of Grants; Req
Emerg Apv. (BT 12-065) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/24/12 |
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1. 4/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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4/16/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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4/17/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/17/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/24/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Amend/Approve
F: Amend/Approve
AMEND(R)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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9.
2012-252 |
ORD Approp $97,377 from U.S. Dept of Justice, No Local
Match, to JSO for Security Cameras & Related Equipmt for the John Goode
Pre-Trial Detention Facility. (BT 12-051) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/8/12 |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/1/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 7-0 |
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10.
2012-260 |
ORD Auth Agreemt with Clara White Mission for Joint Use of
North Riverside Community Ctr at 2711 Edison Ave & 430 Crystal St, Limiting
the Deed Restriction to SW Portion of Propty. (Dist 9-Jones) (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Jones) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/8/12 |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/1/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Amend/Approve
AMEND(F)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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11.
2012-265 |
ORD re Continuation Grant; Reauth & Approp $190,191.60
in Interest Earned in FY 2010-2011 on an Emerg Medical Svcs County Award to
Enhance & Improve Svcs by Funding Travel Expenses & Training of EMS
Advisory Members attending Qtly Mtgs & to buy Cardiac Monitors. (BT
12-053) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/8/12 |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/1/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 7-0 |
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12.
2012-267 |
ORD Approp $257,043 from FEMA thru Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt
(FDEM) for Acquisition & Demo of Repeatedly Flooded & Damaged Propty
at 6768 Bakersfield Dr; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013; Auth a
Fed-Funded Subgrant Agreemt with FDEM; Designate Oversight by Jax Fire &
Rescue Dept. (BT 12-064) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/8/12 |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/1/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 7-0 |
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13.
2012-268 |
ORD Approp $486,717 ($389,374 FEMA Assist to Firefighters
Grant Prog & $97,343 Rsv for Fed Progs Match) to buy Self Contained
Compressed Breathing Air Recharge Stations for var Jax Fire Stations. (BT
12-057) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/8/12 |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/1/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 7-0 |
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14.
2012-269 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code), Part 7 (Vehicle
Requiremts), Sec 804.709 (Unlawful to Alter License Plates, Citations, Mobile
Home Stickers, or Validation Stickers, Penalty), Ord Code, to Prohibit the
Covering of License Plates or License Plate Mounts. (Rohan) (Introduced by CM
Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/8/12 |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,RCDPHS |
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4/30/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY TEU: Approve AMEND/APPROVE
5-1 (SCHELLENBERG) (Limit enforcement to
vehicles on public rights of way and visible from the rights of way). The ordinance’s sponsor, Council Member
Reggie Brown, explained that his intentions with the bill is to keep
Jacksonville beautiful, to rid the community of abandoned cars that were
eyesores. Council Member Kimberly
Daniels voiced some concerns that she had with the bill; Council Member John
Crescimbeni had concerns, as well.
Council Member Lori Boyer suggested language for the would clarify
some of the issues of concern.
Questions were field by Jack Shad of Public Parking. Deputy General Counsel Steve Rohan explained
what the current regulations are. |
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15.
2012-270 |
ORD Making Findings & Auth (1) Amended & Restated
Purchase & Sale & Redev Agreemt bet City, JEDC, Hallmark Partners,
Inc (Developer), HP/CSD Partners, LLC & 200 Riverside Avenue, LLP; (2)
Amended & Restated Infrastructure Costs Disbursemt Agreemt bet City &
Developer & (3) Related Agreements as Described in Redev Agreemt for
Public Open Space, Road & Utility Improvemts Apvd by Ord 2007-831-E; Auth
Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) Grant of $4,905,980; Waive Public Investmt
Policy on Rev Grant Terms; Invoke Exemption of Procurement Code, Sec
126.107(g), Ord Code, to Auth Direct Contracting with Developer; Designate
JEDC as Contract Monitor for Redev Agreemt & Dept of Public Works as
Contract Monitor for Disbursemt Agreemt; Provide Deadline for Developer to
Execute Agreemts; Auth Angle Parking on Riverside Ave along Owners' Propty.
(Germany) (Req of JEDC) (* CM Anderson) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/8/12 |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO Introduced:
R,F,RCDPHS |
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4/30/2012 R
Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0 |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS
Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0;
5/1/2012 F Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0 |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Defer F: Defer DEFER |
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16.
2012-271 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Duval Federal Credit Union for
5 Yrs, with two 1-Yr Renewal Options for 540 Sq Ft on 1st Floor of Duval
County Courthouse Facility at 501 W. Adams St at $1,125/Mo. (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/8/12 |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS |
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4/30/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/1/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F,
RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY TEU: Approve F: Amend/Approve
AMEND(F)/APPROVE
6-0 |
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17.
2012-273 |
RESO Auth Appl to Fla Inland Navigation Dist (FIND) for
2012-2013 Grants to Undertake Specified Waterways-Related Projs;
Acknowledging Funding Requiremts; Designate Oversight by Planning & Dev
Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/1/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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5/9/2012 JWW
Amend/Approve 8-0-1 (Thompson) |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Amend/Approve
AMEND(F)/APPROVE
6-1 (SCHELLENBERG) Council Member
John Crescimbeni explained the concerns that were raised in the May 9, 2012
Jacksonville Waterways Commission regarding the list of projects in the
ordinance for FIND grant applications.
The Council Member is Vice-Chair of the Waterways Commission. The primary concerns were the
life-expectancy of a dredge project at the zoo and the amount of funding that
was being allocated for the Geffen Riverwalk kayak launch project. Director of Parks & Recreation Kelley
Boree fielded questions and sought to explain issues in the FIND application
process. |
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18.
2012-274 |
RESO Declaring Council's Support for Implementation of a
High Crime Area Neighborhood Security Camera Prog; Urging Sheriff to Budget
for & Implement said Prog. (Rohan) (Introduced by CM Brown) |
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1. 4/24/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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5/1/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/1/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 5/8/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER |
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19.
2012-285 |
ORD Auth a Dredging & Dredge Material Disposal License
Agreemt for Bartram Island &/or Buck Island or Future Upland Spoil Site
with JPA, & any Future Amends to License. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/22/12 |
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1. 5/8/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW |
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5/9/2012 JWW
Approve 9-0 |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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20.
2012-290 |
ORD Approp $1,456,871 ($765,000 from a Wallace Foundation
4-Yr Grant, $419,465 Fund Balance Match & $272,406 In-Kind Match) to
Develop a City-Wide Out-of-School Time System Network of Care, &
Coordinate In-School, After-School & Summer Activities with Shares Goals
& Objectives; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013; Auth Positions. (BT
12-058) (RC 12-078) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/22/12 |
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1. 5/8/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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21.
2012-291 |
ORD Approp $1,500 Award from ASCPA for Equipmt,
Installation & Training for a High Quality Adoption Photo Studio. (BT
12-068) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/22/12 |
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1. 5/8/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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22.
2012-294 |
ORD Auth a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease Renewal with
Fla Internal Improvemt Trust Fund Bd of Trustees to Operate, thru 1/22/17,
Mooring areas at Riverwalk North Bank for Water Taxis & South Bank Temp
Mooring of Rec & Commercial Vessels, & Overnight Mooring of 2 Dinner
Cruise Ships & Water Taxis. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/22/12 |
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1. 5/8/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW |
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5/9/2012 JWW
Approve 9-0 |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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23.
2012-295 |
ORD Renaming the Intracoastal Waterway Boat Ramp at 2510
2nd Ave N, the "McCue Park & Boat Ramp." (Dist 13-Gulliford)
(Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/22/12 |
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1. 5/8/2012 CO
Introduced: R,RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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24.
2012-296 |
ORD-MC Amend Secs 60.105 (Functions, Powers & Duties),
& 400.101 (Statemt of Policy), Chapts 402 (Equal Employmt Opportunity,
406 (Public Accommodations) & 408 (Fair Housing), Ord Code. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Jones) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/22/12 |
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1. 5/8/2012 CO
Introduced: R,RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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25.
2012-298 |
ORD Approp $188,500 ($78,647 from Ringhaver Park
Improvemt, $25,000 from Contributions from Private Sources & $84,853 from
Dist 14 Autumn Bond Funds); Amend Ord 2011-406-E (CIP) to Auth "Ringhaver
Park Soccer Field Lights" Proj; Invoking Exception of 126.107(G), Ord
Code, to Award Installation to M Gay Constructors, Inc & Musco Sports
Lighting, LLC; Auth License Agreemt with Westside Soccer Assn for Use of
Portion of Ringhaver Park Mallison at 5198 118th St to allow Westside Soccer
to offer Quality Soccer Programming to Jacksonville Youth; Invoking Exception
of Sec 126.107(g) to Award Use & Programming to Westside Soccer, Inc.
(Sidman) (Introduced by CM Love) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/22/12 |
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1. 5/8/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
BILL
SUMMARY
R: Read 2nd
& rerefer
F: Read 2nd
& rerefer
READ 2ND & REREFER
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Geoffrey Sample of the St. Johns River Water Management
District (SJRWMD) introduced Robert
Christiansen of SJRWMD who proceeded to narrate a presentation on the St. Johns
River Water Management District Lands Assessment – 2012. Water Management Districts are authorized by
Florida Statutes to buy interests in land for flood control, water storage,
water management, conservation and protection of water resources, aquifer
recharge, water resource & water supply development, and the preservation
of wetlands, streams and lakes. His
presentation touched upon a number of areas including the District’s fee simple
and conservation easement acquisitions, funding sources for District land
acquisitions, ownership by County, amount of money spent on acquiring
conservation lands, the disposition of lands (per Statutes), land management,
leased lands and revenue-generating agreements and District lands assessment.
Next, the Chair raised an issue of concern regarding the
Jacksonville Children’s Commission. The
Chair had previously distributed to the Committee Members a copy of a letter
that he received from the Chairman of the Jacksonville Children’s Commission,
Ken Wilson. Mr. Wilson contends that by
legislative director, Sec. 51.101, the Commission, as an “autonomous body” it
has the responsibility of filling the position of Executive Director. The Administration has communicated to the
JCC that as the executive branch of government, the administration should
appoint and hire JCC’s executive director.
A lengthy discussion ensued.
Council Member Boyer suggested the Office of General Counsel draft and
send a letter to the Mayor reminding him of what the Council’s intentions were
in legislating 5.101. Deputy General
Counsel Steve Rohan suggested that if the Council brought its concerns to the
attention of the Administration, from his experience, differences could be
amicably resolved. The Committee
instructed Jessica Deal to apprise the Mayor of its concerns with the issue
raised in Mr. Wilson’s letter.
Isryl related an incident of having his vehicle towed and
implored the Committee to review the City’s policies and procedures for towing
vehicles.
Council Member Kimberly Daniels addressed the Committee on
the concerns that she had with the proposed ORD-MC 2012-296.
There being no other business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:58 p.m.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
05.17.12
Posted: 12:00 p.m.