JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH &
SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 22, 2012
2:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1st Floor, City Hall
117 W. Duval Street
Attendance: Council Members Bill Gulliford (Chair), Reggie
Brown (Vice Chair), Lori Boyer, Doyle
Carter, Kimberly Daniels, Robin Lumb,
Matt Schellenberg; Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy; Jessica Deal,
Administration; Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Legislative Assistant, Marilyn Allen; John J.
Jackson, Council Research Division.
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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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BILL
SUMMARY R:Amend/Approve DEFER |
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2.
2011-367 |
ORD Auth 5th Amend to Lease with Gator Bowl Assn, Inc,
Amending the Software Signage Rights Pymt & Settling Prior Paymts for
Same. (Chastain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 6/14/11 |
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1. 5/24/2011 CO
Introduced: RCD,F |
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6/6/2011 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/7/2011 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F |
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BILL
SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER |
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3.
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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BILL
SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER |
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4.
2012-26 |
ORD Transferring $59,928 from 4th Judicial Circuit Court
to JSO for Victim Safety & Offender Accountability in Cases of Domestic
Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking, re Better Utilization
of Resources & Insure All Funds Expended by Grant Proj End Date of
8/31/12; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013; Designate Oversight by Parks
& Rec Dept. (BT 12-032) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/12 |
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1. 1/10/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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1/18/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/18/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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Fact Sheet F: Defer DEFER |
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5.
2012-34 |
RESO Apv Issuance & Sale by Jax Health Facilities
Authority of its Hospital Rev Bonds of $100,000,000 for Loan to Southern
Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc to Finance or Refinance Capital Projs &
Equipmt at Health Care Facilities within Duval County; Waive Rating Requiremts
of Sec 490.108, Ord Code. (Petrie) (Req of Jax Health Facilities Auth) Finance Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal
Rev Code - 2/7/12 |
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1. 1/10/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS |
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1/17/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/18/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/18/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS |
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R: Withdraw F:
Withdraw WITHDRAW 6-0 |
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6.
2012-36 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with M&T Company, Inc, for
Leased Premises (Bldgs #905 & 907) at Cecil Commerce Center; Designate
JEDC as Monitor of Lease. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/12 |
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1. 1/10/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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1/18/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/18/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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Fact Sheet F: Withdraw WITHDRAW 6-0 |
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7.
2012-67 |
RESO Rcving & Recognizing the Annual Update
(2010-2011) to Duval County Manatee Protection Plan; Directing Transmission
of this Reso & Annual Update to Fla Fish & Wildlife Comm. (Nelson)
(Introduced by CM Redman at Req of Waterways Comm) |
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1. 1/24/2012 CO
Introduced: RCDPHS,JWW |
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2/7/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/14/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCDPHS |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 6-0 There were a number of questions raised on this item
regarding the manatee population, the number of manatee fatalities, the costs
that the manatee count and monitoring entailed. Assistant General Counsele Kristina Nelson
fielded questions and assured the Committee that she would be in touch with
Dr. Quinton White, Jacksonville University, whom the City contracts to
monitor manatees in the County’s waterways, and forward the data that she
acquires to the Committee Members. Council
Members Matt Schellenberg and Robin Lumb had requested specific data. |
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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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BILL
SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER |
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9.
2012-70 |
ORD Approp $75,000 from Parks/Rec Capital Projs Buck Park
for Installation of a Dog Park at Ed Austin Regional Pk at 11751 McCormick
Rd; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Amend Ord 2011-406-E (CIP) to
reflect the Proj Funding Changes. (Dist 2-Bishop) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM
Bishop) 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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BILL
SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 6-1
(SCHELLENBERG) There was a lengthy discussion on this item. Parks & Recreation Department Director
Kelley Boree and Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy fielded questions. Council Member Matt Schellenberg questioned the needs and
requirements of a park designed for dogs.
He felt that developing a dog park relegated parks for people less
important. Council Member Kimberly
Daniels professed to be a dog lover but opposed this particular legislation
deeming it inappropriate in the current economic climate. Council Member Reggie Brown thought it
important to respect and give District Council Members a degree of deference
on matters that pertain to the needs and interests of a District Council
Member’s district and constituents.
Council Member Schellenberg suggested that as stewards of the
taxpayers’ money, Council Members should be concerned about all
appropriations, regardless of whether that funding originated from individual
Members’ bond accounts or from the general fund. Council Member Robin Lumb inquired about other dog parks
in the City, the degree of activity at those parks and their costs. The Chair, Council Member Bill Gulliford, that that it was
important to understand that we were not talking about a “dog park” per se
but, rather, a park for people with pet dogs. |
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2012-86 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 342 (Constrn Trades Regs), Sec 342.110
(Trades, Crafts, Contractors & Subcontractors), Ord Code, to Create a New
Contractor Category of Marine Specialty Contractor. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: RCDPHS |
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READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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11. 2012-87 |
ORD Approp $70,000 from U.S. Dept of Justice, Pursuant to
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Prog, No Local Match, for the
Dual Authentication Proj - Enhanced Security for all JSO Computer Equipmt in
Compliance with Fed Mandates; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013. (BT
12-035) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) 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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F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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2012-88 |
ORD Approp $1,115,585.10 ($1,004,026.59 FEMA Grant for
Severe Repetitive Loss Flood Mitigation Prog, $45,201.97 Match from Rick
Camara, Owner at 5138 Martha Ann Dr & $66,356.54 Match from Ms. Patricia
Cascone, Owner at 5180 Martha Ann Dr) for Propty Acquisition/Demolition of Structures
Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013; Auth Fed-Funded Subgrant Agreemt
with Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt; Designate Oversight by Jax Fire & Rescue
Dept. (BT 12-036) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) 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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F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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2012-90 |
ORD Approp $299,992 Continuation Grant from Dept of
Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance to fund Subcontractor's Agreemt bet
River Region Human Services, Inc & the 4th Judicial Circuit Adult Drug
Court to Provide & Enhance Screening & Assessmt, Outpatient &
Residential Treatmt Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013. (BT 12-041)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) 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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F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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14.
2012-91 |
ORD Auth Execution of Documents re Goodby's Creek Park
Boat Ramp & Accessory Dock Submerged Land Lease & Substantially
Similar Renewals bet City & Fla Internal Improvemt Trust Fund Bd of
Trustees, a Renewal of Agreemt apvd by Reso 2002-599-A & Renewed by Ord
2007-99-E & Provide a 5-Yr Term Commencing 11/27/11. (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS,JWW |
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TEU: Read 2nd & rerefer F:
Read 2nd & rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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15.
2012-95 |
ORD Apv & Adopt the Revised Art in Public Places Prog
5-Yr Plan for Prog Dev & Implementation. (Req of Mayor) 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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F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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2012-97 |
ORD Approp $66,666.67 ($50,000 FEMA & $25% Match of
$16,666.67 from Propty Owner) in Addnl Funding for Elevation Proj at Clark's
Fish Camp Restaurant at 12903 Hood Landing Rd; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2012-2013; Designate Oversight by Fire & Rescue Dept. (BT 12-038)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) 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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F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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2012-125 |
RESO Urging Local Tobacco Product Retailers to Refrain
from Marketing &/or Selling Flavored Tobacco Products; to Eliminate any
Self-Svc Display or Placemt of any Tobacco Product, Candy-Flavored Tobacco
Product, or Smoking Pipe & Smoking Device, by Means of any Self-Svc
Display or Placemt, or by Any Means other than Vendor-Assisted Sales.
(Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gulliford & Daniels & Co-Sponsored by C/M
Carter) |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: RCDPHS |
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READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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2012-127 |
ORD Repealing Ord 2011-693-E to Correct Amt & Acct #;
Approp $299,595 from Facility Mitigation Class I (Trailridge Landfill) to
Fund Design & Constrn of Passive Rec Access Facilities for Sal Taylor
Park at 5873 Nathan Hale Rd; Provide Oversight; Amend Ord 2011-406-E (CIP) to
Reflect Proj change. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Holt) 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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F: Read 2nd
& rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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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 |
F: Read 2nd & rerefer
READ 2ND & REREFER
At the completion of the agenda, the Committee turned its
attention to the priority list that the Chair requested of Members’ suggestions
for issues to study and recommend for possible action.
Council Member Lori Boyer made a presentation on capital
improvement projects. She was
particularly interested in to what degree the City’s capital improvement
projects were always in compliance with the provisions of Section 106.109, Ordinance Code (Capital Improvement
Funding). The Council Member focused on
capital improvement budgets that included operating costs. She shared with the Committee the findings
the Chief of Research Jeff Clements was able to provide her on other
jurisdictions in Florida (Hillsborough County, Fort Myers, Tallahassee and others). Operating budget impacts and operating costs
associated with capital improvement projects were discussed. Council Member Boyer suggested that the City require
compliance with Sec. 106.109 and was uncertain as to whether the Auditor’s
Office or the Budget Director should oversee compliance.
She wanted to know whether other jurisdictions in the State
have capital reserve accounts.
Council Member Reggie Brown suggested that Jacksonville
should be more involved with the Florida League of Cities that would enable us
to learn more about the array of issues that Council Member Boyer raised and
explored.
A major concern is operating and maintenance costs of CIP
projects as those
projects progress.
Council Member Boyer concluded that she saw no need for any
new legislation. Both the
Administration’s Jessica Deal and Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy
committed to working together to come up with a format that would include more
pertinent information in CIP books on CIP projects.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
3:29 p.m.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
02.23.12
Posted: 12:00 p.m.