RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

March 06,2012

 

BILL GULLIFORD, CHAIR

 

CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

 

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in Council Chambers, City Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, March 06,2012.  The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. by Committee Chair Bill Gulliford.  The meeting adjourned at

 

 

             Members in Attendance:                                                                   Staff Attendance:

 

CM Bill Gulliford, Chair                                                                       Marilyn Allen, Legislative Aide

            CM Reggie Brown, Vice Chair                                                             Janice Billy, Asst. Council Auditor

            CM Lori Boyer                                                                                   Peggy Sidman, General Counsel

            CM Doyle Carter – Arrived 2:13                                                         John Jackson, Research Asst.

            CM Kimberly Daniels                                                                         Chris Hand, Administration

            CM Jim Love

            CM Robin Lumb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

Maxine Person (12-26)

Delphia Williams (12-26)

Richard Hickok (12-86)

Kelley Boree (12-91)

Linda Lanier, JCC

Susan Main, Early Learning Coalition

Dave Roman, Jax Journey

 

 

 

 

1.    2012-26   AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $59,928 IN FUNDS FROM THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT TO THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE (JSO) TO ENHANCE VICTIM SAFETY AND OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING, TO INSURE BETTER UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES, AND TO INSURE THAT ALL GRANT FUNDS ARE EXPENDED BY THE PROJECT END DATE OF AUGUST 31, 2012, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-032; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS T0 FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/18/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, Schellenberg ( 7 )

 

 

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2.    2012-86   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 342 (CONSTRUCTION TRADES REGULATIONS), SECTION 342.110 (TRADES, CRAFTS, CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO CREATE A NEW CONTRACTOR CATEGORY OF MARINE SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/22/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, Schellenberg ( 7 )

 

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3.    2012-87   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $70,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PURSUANT TO THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM, WITH NO LOCAL MATCH, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DUAL AUTHENTICATION PROJECT, WHICH PROVIDES ENHANCED SECURITY FOR ALL JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE (JSO) COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MANDATES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-035; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/22/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, Schellenberg ( 7 )

 

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4.    2012-88   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,115,585.10 (A $1,004,026.59 GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR SEVERE REPETITIVE LOSS FLOOD MITIGATION PROGRAM, $45,201.97 IN MATCHING FUNDS FROM MR. RICK CAMARA, THE OWNER OF THE HOME AT 5138 MARTHA ANN DRIVE, AND $66,356.54 IN MATCHING FUNDS FROM MS. PATRICIA CASCONE, OWNER OF THE HOME AT 5180 MARTHA ANN DRIVE) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEMOLITION OF BOTH HOMES AS PART OF A PROPERTY ACQUISITION/DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES PROJECT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-036; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A FEDERALLY-FUNDED SUBGRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/22/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, Schellenberg ( 7 )

 

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5.    2012-90   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $299,992 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO FUND THE SUBCONTRACTOR'S AGREEMENT BETWEEN RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. AND THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ADULT DRUG COURT SO AS TO PROVIDE AND ENHANCE SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT, OUTPATIENT, AND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO THE ADULT DRUG COURT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-041; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/22/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, Schellenberg ( 7 )

 

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6.    2012-91   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THAT CERTAIN GOODBY'S CREEK PARK BOAT RAMP AND ACCESSORY DOCK SUBMERGED LAND LEASE, AND SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR RENEWALS THEREOF, BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, SUCH BEING A RENEWAL OF THAT AGREEMENT APPROVED IN RESOLUTION 2002-599-A AND RENEWED IN ORDINANCE 2007-0099-E, AND PROVIDING FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM COMMENCING NOVEMBER 27, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/22/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 05, 2012

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, Schellenberg ( 7 )

 

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7.    2012-97   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $66,666.67 ($50,000 FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY THROUGH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND A 25% MATCH OF $16,666.67 FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER) TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR AN ELEVATION PROJECT AT CLARK'S FISH CAMP RESTAURANT AT 12903 HOOD LANDING ROAD AS PART OF THE FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-038; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; 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 FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/22/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, Schellenberg ( 7 )

 

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8.    2012-125   A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE URGING LOCAL RETAILERS SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO REFRAIN FROM MARKETING AND/OR SELLING FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS; TO ELIMINATE ANY SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY OR PLACEMENT OF ANY TOBACCO PRODUCT, CANDY-FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCT, OR SMOKING PIPE AND SMOKING DEVICE, BY MEANS OF ANY SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY OR PLACEMENT, OR BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN VENDOR-ASSISTED SALES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/22/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, ( 6 )

 

NAYS – COUNCIL MEMBER Schellenberg ( 1 )

 

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9.    2012-127   AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 2011-693-E TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT AND THE ACCOUNT NUMBER; RE APPROPRIATING $299,595.00 FROM FACILITY MITIGATION CLASS I (TRAILRIDGE LANDFILL), FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PASSIVE RECREATIONAL ACCESS FACILITES FOR SAL TAYLOR PARK LOCATED AT 5873 NATHAN HALE ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32221 IN DISTRICT 11 AS ENACTED IN 2011-693-E; PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENTAL OVERSIGHT; AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) APPROVED IN ORDINANCE 2011-406-E FOR THE PROJECT TITLED "SAL TAYLOR CREEK PRESERVE AMENITIES"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/22/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, Schellenberg ( 7 )

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10.    2012-128   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $125,000.00 FROM THE OLD KINGS ROAD LANDFILL MITIGATION ACCOUNT TO FUND THE  PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO SCOTT PARK FOR A FUTURE PARKING LOT AND SPORTS FACILITY; APPROVING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S PURCHASE OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE 2800 BLOCK OF HAMILTON CIRCLE, BETWEEN LONGLEAF STREET AND VERNON ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/22/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 06, 2012

 

Recommend to DEFER.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS Boyer, Brown ,Carter, Daniels, Gulliford, Lumb, Schellenberg ( 7 )

 

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2ND READINGS

 

11.    2012-145   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $817,262 IN ORDER TO MOVE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR SIX POSITIONS, TOGETHER WITH REVENUE AND OPERATING BUDGETS, FROM THE ADMINISTRATION-SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FUND TO THE ADMINISTRATION-PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FUND, AS NECESSITATED BY THE REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT AND AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-044; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 12-055; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

 

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12.    2012-146   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE TRAILRIDGE LANDFILL MITIGATION FUND CASH CARRYOVER TO PROVIDE AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT TO MAMIE AGNES JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROVIDING FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO OVERSEE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND THE RETURN OF UNSPENT FUNDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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13.    2012-149   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE AND REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (TAYLOR RESIDENCES PROJECT), SERIES 2012 BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,100,000 TO PROVIDE ALL OR A PART OF THE FUNDS TO FINANCE, REFINANCE, OR REFUND THE COSTS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS CONSISTING OF HEALTH FACILITIES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE SAMUEL C. TAYLOR FOUNDATION AND ITS AFFILIATE THE FANNIE E. TAYLOR HOME FOR THE AGED OF SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, INC., AND RELATED EXPENSES AND COSTS; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 104.306(b)(3)(ii) (APPLICATION REVIEW) OF CHAPTER 104 (BONDS), ORDINANCE CODE, FOR PLACEMENT OF THE BONDS, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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14.    2012-150   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THAT CERTAIN SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS FEE WAIVED LEASE RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION TO EXTEND THE TERM (BOT. NO. 160032632) BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR OPERATION OF AN EXISTING 12 SLIP DOCKING FACILITY ON TROUT RIVER NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF TROUT RIVER DRIVE AND TAMARACK STREET FOR THE MOORING OF FIRE AND RESCUE MARINE FIREBOATS AND OTHER CITY WATERCRAFT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN UPLAND CITY FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT BUILDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 25 YEARS THROUGH JUNE 11, 2037; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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15.    2012-151   AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DUVAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF THE PLANNING AND EVALUATION EFFORT IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS RESIDING IN THE GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA OF THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSITIONAL GRANT AREA; DESIGNATING THE BEHAVIORAL AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF THE SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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16.    2012-165   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (LANDLORD) AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (TENANT), SAID LEASE BEING FOR SIX (6) MONTHS, WITH THE OPTION TO CONTINUE POSSESSION AS A TENANT FROM MONTH-TO-MONTH, FOR THE OLD CITY ANIMAL SHELTER LOCATED AT 2580 WEST 1ST STREET, AT A RATE OF $1.00 FOR THE TERM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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