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 |
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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) |
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: R,RCD |
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1/2/2013 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/3/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/8/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 4/9/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,RCD |
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4/15/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/15/2013 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/16/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 6/25/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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7/16/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 7/16/2013 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 7/23/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,RCD |
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8/5/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/6/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/6/2013 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 8/27/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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9/4/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/4/2013 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD |
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9/17/2013 RCD
Amend/Approve 7-0; 9/17/2013 F
Amend/Approve 7-0 |
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3. 9/24/2013 CO REREFERRED; F, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 8/27/2013 CO Introduced:
F,RCD |
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9/4/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/4/2013 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 9/10/2013 CO
Introduced: R, RCD |
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9/16/2013 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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9/17/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 9/10/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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9/17/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/17/2013 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 9/10/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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9/17/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/17/2013 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 9/10/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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9/17/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/17/2013 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 9/10/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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9/17/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/17/2013 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD |
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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 |
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1. 9/10/2013 CO
Introduced: RCD |
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9/17/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD |
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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 |
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1. 9/10/2013 CO
Introduced: RCD |
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9/17/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD |
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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 |
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1. 9/24/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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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 |
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1. 9/24/2013 CO
Introduced: R,PHS,RCD |
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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 |
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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.