JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  MEETING

 

June 4, 2013

       2:00 P.M.

 

City Council Conference Room A

Suite 425, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

Attendance:   Council Members Doyle Carter (Chair),  Don Redman, Reggie Brown; Stephen Joost; Johnny Gaffney, Richard Clark, Kimberly Daniels;  Council Vice President Bill Gulliford, Council  Member Matt Schellenberg; Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston; Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy; Michelle Barth, Administration; Paula Shoup, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m.

 

Dave Roman of the Mayor’s Office made a brief presentation on a Department of Juvenile Justice Grant that the City of Jacksonville had recently been awarded.  Mr. Roman indicated that the City had been notified of the award Tuesday, May 28th.  Mr. Roman explained that this award from the State of Florida had to be used in its entirety by September 30th.  He expects an emergency appropriation bill to be submitted to the City Council at its next meeting.  Mr. Roman explained that the grant will primarily be used to fund positions in the Summer Night Lights summer jobs program.  It is hoped that the program will help reduce juvenile crime.  No City match is required.  Kelly Boree, Parks & Recreation Department, also explained what the grant and program entailed.

 

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.  2013-249

ORD Approp $2,000,000 from FDOT & Reapprop $2,280,194.14 from Northbank Riverwalk Renovations Proj to fund $4,870,194.14 for the New Artist Walk Extension Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Auth the Reimbursemt Agreemt & an Agreemt for Constrn & Maint of Improvemts, both bet City & FDOT; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Reflect said Changes. (BT 13-052) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    5/6/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/7/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/7/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/14/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary              Fact Sheet               TEU:  Amend/App              F: Amend/App

 

AMEND (TEU)/ APPROVE 5-1 (REDMAN)

 

Assistant General Counsel Janice Billy explained the amendment.

 

Steve Long, Public Works, explained the Riverwalk project.  There was considerable focus on the ponds, two of which will be under the purview of the City and one FDOT’s responsibility.  Mr. Long explained that the ponds are in poor condition and that the renovation project would enable the ponds to be brought to compliance with the permit.  Council Member Don Redman had an issue with the amount of money being allocated for the permanent maintenance of the ponds.  He indicated that he would be voting against the ordinance because of that concern.  Council Member Reggie Brown commented that while he was supportive of the Riverwalk project as a whole, he had concerns about the retention ponds.

 

 

 

4.  2013-264

ORD Approp $2,800,000 to District Council Members (14) for use in Parks in Accordance with the Parks Master Plan; Designate Oversight by Parks & Rec Dept; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    5/7/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/7/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/14/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               F: Amend/App

 

AMEND (F)/ APPROVE 7-0

 

 

Council Member Matt Schellenberg explained what the purpose of the proposed ordinance was.  Both Council Members Johnny Gaffney and Reggie Brown were supportive of the ordinance.  Mr. Brown was hopeful that the appropriation could be done on an annual basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  2013-288

ORD re Pope and Land Enterprises, Inc ("P&L") & Ord 2012-703-E; Auth City's Purchase of RE# 089068-0000 (FDOT Parcel) at Corner of Jackson & May Sts, Adjacent to P&L Proj, for Appraised Value of $165,400 + Closing Costs; Approp $180,000 for Purchase & then Resale of FDOT Parcel, Including Closing Costs to P&L; Auth Sale of City-Owned RE# 089020-0000 on Magnolia St bet Stonewall & Leila Sts as Surplus Propty; Reserving to City & JEA an All Utilities Easemt over Surplus Propty; Closing & Abandoning Portion of May St bet Stonewall & Leila Sts; Reserving All Utilities Easemt over Closure Parcel; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to apv Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent Years; Provide Deadline for Execution of Agreemts by 3rd Parties. (BT 13-   ) (Dist 9-Jones) (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 6/3/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    5/20/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/21/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/21/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/28/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               TEU: Amend/App              F: Amend/App

 

AMEND (TEU)/ APPROVE 6-0

 

 

6.  2013-289

ORD Approp $179,500 from Parks & Rec Dept - Upgrades/Maint Repairs Acct to Estab a Budget & Acct for Replacemt of Oak Harbor Boat Ramp; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Auth Proj. (BT 13-050) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    5/15/2013 JWW Approve 12-0

 

    5/21/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/21/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/28/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               F: Approve

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

7.  2013-290

ORD Approp $5,000 Reimbursemt Grant from Fla Inland Navigation Dist for Litter Prevention & Education Programs for Keep America Beautiful Affiliates; Auth Agreemt with FIND. (BT 13-062) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    5/21/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/21/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/28/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               F: Approve

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

8.  2013-292

ORD Approp $1,826,684.91 in CDBG Prog Income to (1) NW Jax Community Dev Corp (North Pointe Proj) - $400,000; (2) Limited Repair Prog - $225,684.91; (3) Utility Tap-in Prog - $110,000; (4) Emerg Svcs Homeless Coalition (Jax Day Resource Ctr Proj) - $120,000 & (5) Clara White Mission, Inc (Beaver St Villas Phase II) - $971,000; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr until Expended or Lapse Pursuant to Prog Grant. (BT 13-064) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,PHS,F, RCD

 

    5/20/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/20/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/21/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/21/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/28/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, PHS, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               TEU: Defer              PHS: Defer              F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

9.  2013-301

ORD Granting an Ingress & Egress Easemt to Zero Grant Road, LLC, a Landlocked Propty Owner, thru a Portion of Pine Forest Park. (Dist 9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    5/20/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/21/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/21/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/28/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               TEU: Approve               F: Approve

 

DEFER

 

 

 

10.  2013-354

ORD Approp $1,826,684.91 in CDBG Prog Income to (1) NW Jax Community Dev Corp (North Pointe Proj Build-Out) - $400,000); (2) Limited Repair Prog -$225,684.91; (3) Utility Tap-In Prog - $110,000; (4) Emerg Svcs Homeless Coalition (Jax Day Resource Ctr Proj) - $120,000 & (5) Clara White Mission, Inc (Beaver St Villas Phase II) - $971,000; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Ur until Expended or Lapse Pursuant to Grant. (BT 13-069) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/11/13

 

1. 5/28/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,PHS,F,RCD

 

 

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

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

 

11.  2013-357

ORD Auth Interlocal Agreemt with Atlantic Bch re Respective Responsibilities for Selva Residential Dev & Golf Course; Waiving Chapt 320, 654, 655 & 656, Ord Code, as Atlantic Bch will be Responsible for Platting, Concurrency & Mobility Fees & Building Permitting & Zoning Code Enforcemt. (Reingold) (Introduced by VP Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/11/13

 

1. 5/28/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F,RCD,LUZ

 

Bill Summary               R: 2nd  & Rerefer              TEU: 2nd & Rerefer              F: 2nd & Refer

 

READ 2nd & REREFER

 

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:45 P.M.

 

 

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

 

06.05.13

Posted: 4:00 P.M.