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RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

 

 

Tuesday May 21, 2013

 

2:00 PM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Doyle Carter, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Paula Shoup

Johnny Gaffney, Vice Chair

Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Reggie Brown

Research Asst.:

Kimberly Daniels

Attorney: Paige Johnston

Stephen Joost

Administration: Michelle Barth

Don Redman

 

Richard Clark

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened                 2:04 PM          Meeting Adjourned      2:30 PM

 

 

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

 

Attendance:

C/M E. Denise Lee: 2013-328

Steve Pace, Environmental Quality Division: 2013-328

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held June 4, 2013

 

 

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.  2013-248

ORD Approp $1,765,464 ($1,324,098 Continuation Grant from Dept of Justice & $441,336 City In-Kind Contribution) to fund Dept of Justice - Ofc of Juvenile & Delinquency Prevention/Juvenile Drug Court Reclaiming Futures Prog serving Abusing Juvenile Offenders; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014. (BT 13-049) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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              Fact Sheet               F: Amend/App

 

AMEND (F)/ APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

4.  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: Defer              F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

5.  2013-252

ORD Approp $1,246,020.67 Continuation Grant in Neighborhood Stabilization Prog Income Rcvd from Loan Repaymts for NSP Admin & Redev Activities; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 13-056) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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               Fact Sheet               F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

6.  2013-253

ORD Approp $338,961 Continuation Grant in "SHIP" Prog Funding rcvd from Fla Housing Finance Corp for 2012-2013 Grant Period for Prog Admin & Homeowner Rehab Activities; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 13-059) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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               Fact Sheet               F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

7.  2013-255

ORD Amend Ord 2012-683-E by Increasing Amount of Downpymt Assist allowed to Homeowners under Jax Housing Finance Auth Mortgage Credit Certificate Prog. (Rowland) (Req of JHFA)

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               Fact Sheet               F: Amend/App

 

AMEND (F)/ APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

8.  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: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

9.  2013-265

ORD Repealing Ord 2011-239-E, re Heritage River Rd & its Closure & Abandonmt; Auth Grant of Easemts with Riverfront Associates, LLC; Obligating Owner to file a Conservation Easemt within 1 Yr. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Holt)

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

 

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

 

    5/6/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/6/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/7/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                R: Amend/App              TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND (R)/ APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

10.  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

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer              F: Read 2nd & Rerefer             

 

READ 2nd & REREFER            

 

 

 

 

 

11.  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

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2nd & REREFER            

 

 

 

 

12.  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

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2nd & REREFER            

 

 

 

13.  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

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer               PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2nd & REREFER            

 

 

 

14.  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

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet               TEU:  Read 2nd & Rerefer             F: Read 2nd & Rerefer             

 

READ 2nd & REREFER            

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2013-327

ORD Auth a Letter of Termination re Agreemt & Lease with Jacksonville Beach Elementary Preservation Fund, Inc (JBEPF), dtd 3/26/01 in Exchange for Recording of Covenants & Restrictions for the Rhoda L Martin Cultural Heritage Center by JBEPF for Propty at 376 4th St S, Jax Bch, Fl, to place Public Use Restrictions on Propty; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Dist 13-Gulliford) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

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

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary               R: Emerg/Amend/App              F: Emerg/Amend/App

 

EMERGENCY/ AMEND (R)/ APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

16.  2013-328

ORD Approp $36,000 from Metro Park Maint & Improvemts Fund to the Neighborhoods Dept, Environmental Quality Div, to buy 6 Sound Pressure Meters; Waive Sec 111.120 (said Fund); Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Lee, Boyer & Redman)

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

 

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

 

Bill Summary               R: Emerg/App              TEU: Emerg/App               F: Emerg/App

 

Steve Pace of the Environmental Quality Division provided information on the need for the additional meters.  Council Member Lee explained the work of the Metropolitan and Urban Parks Committee and the need for the emergency action.  The committee discussed the relationship of noise issues, Metropolitan Park and the various bills pending on entertainment districts.

 

EMERGENCY/ APPROVE 6-1 (CARTER)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted 5.24.13  Jeff Clements, City Council Research

12:00 p.m.