JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  MEETING

 

October 1, 2013

       2:00 P.M.

 

City Council Chamber

 City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

Attendance:   Council Members John Crescimbeni (Chair), Don Redman (Vice Chair), Warren Jones, Ray Holt, Jim Love, E. Denise Lee; Council Member Yarborough was excused; Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston; Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy; Margo Klosterman, Administration; Juliette Williams, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01p.m.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2012-732

RESO Urging Mayor, as Apvd by the Hemming Plaza Subcommittee, to Immediately Remove Tables & Chairs from Hemming Plaza. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Redman)

 

1. 12/11/2012 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

    1/2/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD

 

 

 

Bill Summary              R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

2.  2013-226

ORD-MC Repealing Part 2 (Entertainmt Dist), Chapt 191 (Spec Events & Entertainmt Dist), Ord Code; Amend Sec 368.105 (Exceptions), Part 1 (Gen Provisions), Chapt 368 (Noise Control), to Remove the Exception for Chapt 191. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,RCD

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/15/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/16/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               R: Defer               TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

3.  2013-420

ORD Approp $2,444,808 from Bob Hayes/Northwest Community Ctr to "Legends Community Ctr Waterpark" Proj for Constrn; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Increase said Proj Funding; Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec Dept. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/23/13

 

1. 6/25/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    7/16/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/16/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary                F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

4.  2013-454

ORD Transferring $2,683,767.64 ($1,953,234.82 from ITD Radio Communications (534) to Info Technologies (531); $511,640.59 from Baseball Stadium (4C1 & $218,892.23 from Convention Ctr (4E1) to Times Union Performing Arts Ctr (4D1) to Assist in Reducing Interfund & Intrafund Balance Deficits. (BT 13-074) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    8/5/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary              Fact Sheet               TEU: W/D              F: W/D

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

 

 

5.  2013-564

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC (Tenant) for Approx 1,081 Sq Ft of Retail Space at the Library Parking Garage for Initial 5 Yr Term with 3 Renewal Options of 5 Yrs each at Initial Rate of $10/Sq Ft. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Amend/Approve 7-0;    9/17/2013 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

3. 9/24/2013 CO REREFERRED; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

6.  2013-572

ORD Auth 3rd Amend to NW Jax Economic Dev Fund Redev Agreemt with Fresh Ministries, Inc, Auth an Extension of Time. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               F: Amend/App

 

DEFER

 

 

There was a lengthy discussion and exchange on this agenda item.

At the outset, Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy explained the amendment.

Council Member Warren Jones, the ordinance’s sponsor, explained why he sought the extension of time that the ordinance provides.

The Reverend Robert Lee, Fresh Ministries, described what the project entailed, namely the expansion of  Beaver Street Enterprise.

Council Member Denise Lee had questions and concerns regarding the City’s loan to Fresh Ministries.  She felt that “Beaver Street Enterprise” out to be in the language of the ordinance; moreover, she felt that Beaver Street Enterprise was not physically located within the boundaries of Northwest Jacksonville (the

Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Trust Fund established specific boundaries for eligibility).

Ms. Lee put numerous questions to the Assistant  Council Auditor Janice Billy, Assistant Counsels General Paige Johnston and Lawsikia Hodges and Reverend Robert Lee on particulars about the loan and proposed extension and, in particular, two amendments to the Redevelopment Agreement that had been made without the Council’s approval.

Council Member Warren Jones contended that Beaver Street Enterprise was, in fact, physically located in the Northwest Quadrant.  Council Member Lee felt that there were too many unanswered questions to move forward with the proposed ordinance and requested that the item be deferred.  Reverend Lee indicated that the project would not be adversely affected by a one Committee cycle delay.

 

 

7.  2013-591

ORD Amend Council Rules 3.901 (Legislation Regarding Economic Dev) & 4.301 (Regular Order of Business) to Provide for Public Comment on Economic Dev Investment Bills on 1st or 2nd Reading. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R, RCD

 

    9/16/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               R: App

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

8.  2013-596

ORD Approp $2,160,092 in Home Investmt Partnership Prog for Activities that Build, Buy &/or Rehab Affordable Housing for Rent or Ownership or Rental Assist to Low-Income People; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Home Mgmt Policies; Apv Positions. (BT 14-002) (RC 14-002) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               F: App

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

9.  2013-597

ORD Approp $5,554,760 in CDBG Funding to Activities that Develop Viable Urban Communities by Providing Decent Housing & Suitable Living Environmts & Expanding Economic Opportunities for Low & Moderate Income People; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv CDBG Prog Mgmt Policies; Apv Position. (BT 14-003) (RC 14-003) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

10.  2013-598

ORD Approp $392,963 in Fed Emerg Solutions Grants Prog for Admin Costs, Data Collection & Analysis, Housing Assist & Related Supportive Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv ESG Prog Mgmt Policies. (BT 14-004) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

11.  2013-599

ORD Approp $1,286,005 in SHIP Funds for Admin Costs, Rehab Owner-Occupied Homes, Housing Counseling for Homebuyers & Rehab of Owner-Occupied Homes with Disabled Persons; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv SHIP Prog Mgmt Policies. (BT 14-005) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet               F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

12.  2013-611

ORD Naming the Baseball Fields at the Beverly Hills Community Ctr at 4511 Portsmouth Ave to the Billy Cobb, Sr. Baseball Fields. (Dist 10-Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

13.  2013-612

ORD Naming the Beverly Hills Community Ctr at 4511 Portsmouth Ave to the Lewis-Cobb Community Ctr. (Dist 10-Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD

 

 

Bill Summary       

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

14.  2013-675

ORD Approp $544,431.92 ($495,000.00 from Cecil Gym Capital Improvemt Trust to Renovate Main Entry, Women's Restroom, Fitness Area, and Gymnasiums, & $49,431.92 from Cecil Commerce Ctr Trust Fund for Amenities and Upgrades at the Park Sport Complexes); Auth Funds Carryover to FY13-14; Amend Ord 2013-434-E (CIP) to estab said Proj. (BT 13-100) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet                F: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2nd & REREFER

 

 

15.  2013-676

ORD-MC Amending Chapt 368 (Noise Control), to create New Sec 368.109, Adopting Interim Rules for Admin of Special Events over 500 people at Metropolitan Park; Apv Modified License Agreemt for Special Events at Metropolitan Park; Provide for Sunsetting of said Interim Rules & License Agreemt on 9/30/14. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Lee, Boyer, Gaffney, Gulliford, & Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               R: 2nd & Rerefer             PHS: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2nd & REREFER

 

 

 

 

16.  2013-680

ORD-MC re City's Consent to the Beach Community Development District's (CDD) Exercise of Certain Spec Powers re Recreational & Security Infrastructure; Amend Sec 92.22 (Existing Community Development Districts), Ord Code, to include Grant of this Consent. (Brooks) (Introduced by Council President pursuant to Chapt 92, Ord Code)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: LUZ,RCD

 

Bill Summary          

 

READ 2nd & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the end of the agenda items, Council Member Denise Lee indicated that she felt that the issue and concern about blight in Northwest Jacksonville was the Committee’s purview and that the matter ought to be pursued by either an ad hoc Committee or a special meeting of RCD.  The Chair felt that it would be appropriate to continue discussing the issues at the regularly scheduled RCD Committee meetings.

 

In the Public Comment period, Mr. Cornell Oliver commented on the issue of the potential involvement of the JSEP in undertakings to remove blight.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:16 P.M.

 

 

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

 

10.03.13

Posted: 3:00 P.M.