JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE  MEETING

December 2, 2014       

2:00 P.M.

City Council Chamber

 City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

Attendance: Council Members Don Redman (Chair), Warren Jones, William Bishop, E. Denise Lee, Greg Anderson; Council Member John Crescimbeni was excused; Council Member Bill Gulliford was in attendance; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel; Kyle Billy, Council Auditor’s Office;  Teresa Eichner, Mayor’s Office;  Jessica Morales,  Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 P.M.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  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, RCDPHS (Per CP 6/25/14)

 

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

 

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

 

Bill Summary                     F: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  2013-493

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 656, Part 13 (Sign Regs), Ord Code; Amend Secs 656.1301 (Gen Provisions), 656.1302 (Definitions) to add new Definition for Replacemt of Off-Site Commercial Signs (OSCS), 656.1303 (Zoning Limitations on Signs) to allow Maint & Repair of OSCS, 656.1309 (Unlawful Sign Messages) for Exemption for Replacemt OSCS; Create New Sec 656.1322 (Replacement OSCS) to allow Replacemt OSCS in certain Zoning Dists when Existing OSCS Inventory is Further Reduced; Create New Sec 656.1323 (Appeals from Bldg Inspections Div [BID]) to Require Challenges by Aggrieved Parties of BID Final Actions to be Pursued thru Appeal to Planning Comm; Amend Article 23, City Charter, to Halt Proliferation of Off-Site Commercial Billboards (OSCB) by Capping Existing Inventory of OSCB & only Permitting Replacemt when Existing Inventory is Further Reduced & to Promote Public Safety & Aesthetics by allowing Repair & Maint of Existing OSCB as of Effective Date of this Ord; Amend Sec 614.142 (Unlawful Sign Messages), Chapt 614 (Public Order & Safety). (Sanders & Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Clark) (PD & PC Am/Apv) (Urban CPAC, NW CPAC, North CPAC, SE CPAC, GA/B CPAC & SW CPAC req Deny)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123 - 8/20/13, 10/1/13, 10/15/13, 11/5/13, 12/3/13 & 1/22/14, 2/19/14, 3/4/14, 3/18/14, 4/1/14, 5/6/14, 6/3/14, 6/17/14, 7/15/14, 8/19/14 & 9/16/14, 10/7/14, 10/21/14, 11/5/14, 12/2/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13 & 8/27/13, 10/8/13, 10/22/13, 11/12/13, 12/10/13 & 1/14/14 & 1/28/14, 2/25/14, 3/11/14, 3/25/14, 4/8/14, 5/13/14, 6/10/14, 6/24/14, 7/22/14, 8/27/14 & 9/23/14, 10/14/14, 10/28/14, 11/12/14, 12/9/14

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,LUZ, RCDPHS (Per CP 6/25/14)

 

    8/5/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/5/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Addnl 8/27/13/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, PHS, LUZ

 

3. 8/27/2013 CO PH Contd 10/8/13

 

   10/8/2013 CO PH Contd 10/22/13

 

   10/22/2013 CO PH Contd 11/12/13

 

   11/12/2013 CO PH Contd 12/10/13

 

    11/18/2013 PHS Sub/Rerefer 4-0;    11/18/2013 R Sub/Rerefer 7-0

 

    12/3/2013 LUZ PH Sub/Rerefer R, PHS, LUZ 6-0

 

   12/10/2013 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Rereferred; R, PHS, LUZ

 

   1/14/2014 CO PH Addnl 1/28/14

 

   1/28/2014 CO PH Contd 2/25/14

 

   2/25/2014 CO PH Contd 3/11/14

 

   3/11/2014 CO PH Contd 3/25/14

 

   3/25/2014 CO PH Contd 4/8/14

 

   4/8/2014 CO PH Contd 5/13/14

 

   5/13/2014 CO PH Contd 6/10/14

 

   6/10/2014 CO PH Contd 6/24/14

 

   6/24/2014 CO PH Contd 7/22/14

 

   7/22/2014 CO PH Contd 8/27/14

 

    8/19/2014 LUZ PH SUB/Rerefer 6-0;    8/19/2014 RCDPHS Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

   8/27/2014 CO PH/Discharge;R/SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R,RCDPHS,LUZ

 

   9/23/2014 CO PH Contd 10/14/14

 

   10/14/2014 CO PH Contd 10/28/14

 

   10/28/2014 CO PH Contd 11/12/14

 

   11/12/2014 CO PH Contd 12/9/14

 

Bill Summary                     R: defer

DEFER

3.  2014-427

ORD-MC Amend Sec 518.111 (Definitions) to add New Subsec (M) to add as an Unsafe Structure those Non-Historic Bldgs that have been Boarded Up, Have No Active Water or Electric Svc for a Period Exceeding 24 Months; Amend Sec 518.205 (Boarding of Vacant Bldgs or Dwellings) to Require that such Bldgs Exceeding the 24 Month period shall be Abated by the City in Accordance with Demo Procedures of Chapt 518, Part 3. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni, Lee, Jones & Co-sponsored by CM Redman) (CPAC #6 Apv)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/14

 

1. 6/24/2014 CO  Introduced: R,TEU, RCDPHS (Per CP 6/25/14)

 

    7/14/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/14/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/15/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                     R:  defer                    TEU: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

4.  2014-471

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 35 (Regulatory Compliance Dept), Ord Code, Part 1 (General) to Create Ofc of Consumer Affairs; Amend Sec 35.103 (Rsvd) to add (Office of Consumer Affairs, Establishment; Function); Amend Chapt 250 (Misc Businesses), Sec 250.101 (Definitions) to add new Definitions for "Authority," Department" & "Director"; Amend Sec 250.102 (Admin of Chapt; Rules) to Provide that said Ofc shall be Responsible for Enforcemt of Chapt 250; Amend Chapt 696 (Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices), Sec 696.109 (Enforcemt Responsibility) to change "Chief" to "Manager" Amend Chapt 804 (Traffic Code), Sec 804.806 (R/W Charitable Solicitations by Permit) to Provide for Enforcemt by said Ofc; Approp of Funds to Effectuate said Ofc. (Shaw) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/14

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: R,RCDPHS

 

    8/4/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/5/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                R:  defer

    

DEFER

 

 

 

5.  2014-476

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Load King Manufacturing Co (Landlord) for 1251 W Church St for (1) a 45,424 Sq Ft Warehouse including 1,745 Sq Ft Ofc Space & Restrooms; (2) Non-Exclusive use of a 10,230 Sq Ft Surface Parking Lot & (3) a 1,350 Sq Ft Loading Dock with Access to Myrtle Ave for 10-Yr Term with 3 Options to Renew, Each for 5 Yrs, at Initial Rate of $4.65 per Sq Ft. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/14

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/5/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/5/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                F: amend/approve          

 

 

AMEND/(F)APPROVE  6-0

 

As the warehouse is in his Council District, Council Member Warren Jones reported that he had toured the site and is supportive of the lease agreement.  He pronounced the location of the site as beneficial to the needs of the Sheriff’s Office; it will house SWATT and other emergency use equipment that is currently exposed to the elements.  Bill Clements of the Sheriff’s Office’s budget office, fielded questions.

 

 

 

6.  2014-477

ORD Approp $188,361 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund for Leasehold Improvemts to 1251 W Church St to Consolidate into a Single & Centralized Location the Equipmt & Personnel of Homeland Security Units of the JSO. (BT 14-087) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/14

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/5/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/5/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                F: amend/approve

 

AMEND/(F)APPROVE 6-0

      

7.  2014-523

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 51 (Jax Children's Comm), Secs 51.103 (Membership; Terms), 51.104 (Powers & Duties), 51.107 (Exec Director) & 51.108 (Rsvd), & 51.109 (Rsvd), Ord Code, to change Membership, Modify Provisions of Funding for Children Related Activities & Events, Eliminate Position of Exec Director & Create Position of Chief Executive Officer & Provide for Expenditure of Commission Funds & Provide for Transfer of Recipient Funds bet Prog Sites. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

    8/18/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/19/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

    11/17/2014 R Amend/Rerefer 7-0

 

    11/18/2014 RCDPHS Amend/Rerefer 4-0;    11/18/2014 F Amend/Rerefer 9-0

 

3. 11/25/2014 CO AMENDED/Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              R: approve                F:   approve       

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

(Lee Amendment-Include City Council as a part of this process)

 

 

Council Member E. Denise Lee was concerned that a provision of the proposed legislation would not make it necessary for JCC to come back for the Council’s input and approval of the Commission’s ability to transfer funds between project sites.  Her amendment deletes that portion of the proposed ordinance amendment.

 

 

 

 

8.  2014-554

ORD re Continuation Grant, Apv Funding of $510,000 for the Campus Towers Proj under the Rental Rehab Loan Prog for FY 2013-2014, such Finding Prev Approp by Ord 2011-372-E for Rental Rehab Projs. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/19/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

9.  2014-556

ORD re Continuation Grant, Approp $1,000,000 by Reallocating Prev Approp Funds from Housing & Community Dev Div's Headstart to Ownership Prog for Downpymt Assist to the Div's Community Housing Dev Org Developmt Pool for Addnl Funding for Dev of New or Rehab Affordable Housing; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 14-090) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/19/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

 

 

 

10.  2014-557

ORD re Continuation Grant; Approp $316,670.91 ($314,807.81 in Accumulated Prog Income & Reallocating $1,863.10 from Concluded Demolition Proj) to City's NSP1 (Neighborhood Stabilization Prog 1) Redev & Admin Strategies; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 14-091) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/19/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: defer

 

 

 

DEFER

11.  2014-558

ORD re Continuation Grant; Approp $553,050.51 in Accumulated Prog Income to City's NSP3 (Neighborhood Stabilization Prog 3) Redev & Admin Strategies; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 14-092) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/19/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F:defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

12.  2014-560

ORD Approp $2,595,723 from Downtown Economic Dev Fund for Projs & Activities in the "BID Plan"; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Adopt DIA Business Investmt & Dev Plan which includes (1) Update of CRA Plans for Downtown Consisting of Southside CRA & Downtown Northbank CRA & (2) a Business Investmt Plan; Require all Dev & Redev in Downtown to be Compatible & Consistent with BID Plan; Provide that BID Plan Supersede the Downtown Master Plan estab by Ord 2000-321-E; Delegate Authority to Interpret the BID Plan to DIA; Delegate Authority to DIA to Amend Downtown Design Guidelines in the BID Plan. (BT 14-097) (Grandin) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/19/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2014-613

ORD Approp $200,000 from Ofc of Director - Foreclosure Registry - Contributions from Private Sources Acct to Ofc of Director - Foreclosure Registry - Other Grants & Aids Acct to fund Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc (JALA) to Assist with a Foreclosure Prevention Prog. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Jones & Co-sponsored by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/23/14

 

1. 9/9/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    9/16/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/16/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/23/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

Bill Summary                             F: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2014-642

ORD Approp $700,000 to fund 1st Yr of a 5-Yr 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant from Fla Dept of Education for Afterschool Progs at Jacksonville Heights, Ramona & Windy Hill Elementary Schools 9/1/14 - 8/30/15; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015. (BT 14-098) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/14

 

1. 9/23/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    10/7/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/7/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/14/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2014-665

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code, Part 5 (Admin; Enforcemt); Amend Secs 220.502 (Code Enforcemt; Civil Remedies) & 220.503 (Violations) to provide Addnl Enforcemt Remedies; Create new Sec 220.504 (Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture) to provide Authority to JSO to Seize & Impound For-Hire Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 220. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Joost)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

    10/20/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                  R: defer             F: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

16.  2014-669

ORD Approp $46,410.02 (HOPWA) Reprogrammed Funds to River Region Human Services, Inc for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling for Persons with HIV/Aids & Salary & Benefits Assist for its Staff; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 14-099) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: approve

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

17.  2014-670

ORD Approp $135,878.28 in Fed Hearth-Emerg Solution Grant Reprogrammed Funds to I.M. Sulzbacher Ctr for the Homeless for Rapid Re-Housing & Case Mgmt of Clients, Shelter Operation Costs & Salary Assist for Agcy Staff; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 14-100) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: approve

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

18.  2014-671

ORD Approp $5,474,285 CDBG Funding for Activities that Develop Viable Urban Communities; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Auth Positions. (BT 15-001) (RC-15-001) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

19.  2014-672

ORD Approp $4,015,023 in SHIP Funding for Admin Costs, Activities for Rehab & Dev of Owner-Occupied Homes, Housing Counseling & Downpymt Assist for Homebuyers & Substantial Rehab for Disabled Persons; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 15-002( (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

20.  2014-673

ORD Approp $2,303,001 HOPWA Prog Funding for Housing Assist & Related Supportive Svcs to Low-Income Persons living with HIV/AIDS & their Families; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Auth Position. (BT 15-003) (RC 15-002) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: approve

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

21.  2014-674

ORD Approp $2,256,024 in HOME Investmt Partnership Prog Funding to provide Activities that Build, Buy &/or Rehab Affordable Housing for Rent or Homeownership & Provide Direct Rental Assist to Low-Income Persons; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Auth Positions. (BT 15-004) (RC 15-003) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

22.  2014-675

ORD Approp $461,109 in Fed Emerg Solutions Grants Prog Funding for Admin Costs, Data Collection & Analysis, Housing Assistance & Related Supportive Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 15-005) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: approve

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

23.  2014-700

ORD Adopt a Charter for the "Millers Creek Special District" to Maintain Portion of Millers Creek Adjacent to Proptys within Dist's Boundaries to Enable Access to St Johns River; Estab 5-Member Bd of Supv, Initial Appt by Council & Exp 11/20/16 & then Elected in 2016 Gen Election; Bd of Supv Authorized to Impose Non-Ad Valorem Assessmt up to $3,000/Yr on said Properties & Approp Funds to Maintain Canal System. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/14

 

1. 10/28/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW

 

    11/4/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/12/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS;    11/12/2014 JWW Approve 11-0

Bill Summary                                F: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

24.  2014-731

ORD Approp $33,900 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security, with No Local Match to JSO thru Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt (FDEM) to Purchase Specialty Team Equipmt (SWAT Robot); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Auth Subgrant Agreemt with FDEM. (BT 15-008) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    11/18/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: approve

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

25.  2014-732

ORD Auth (1) Supplemental Agreemt #1 to Prev FDOT Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Agreemt with FDOT (Ord 2014-309-E), as Amended by the Supplemental Agreemt (EDTF Agreemt) & (2) Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Agreemt with Railex, LLC; Approp $5,000,000 from the EDTF Agreemt for Constrn of "Railex: West Bowden Rail Yard" Proj, re Constrn of the Company's U.S. Headquarters; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Cost Overruns assumed by Company; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to auth said Proj; Designate Public Works Dept as Monitor of EDTF Agreemt. (BT 15-   ) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS

 

    11/17/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet          TEU:   amend/approve          F: amend/approve

 

 

AMEND/(TEU)APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

26.  2014-734

ORD Auth Interlocal Agreemts with Atlantic Bch, Neptune Bch & Jax Bch to Formulate & Confirm a Distribution Formula to Dive a Portion of 9-1-1 User Fee Proceeds for use of 9-1-1 Calltaker Salary Reimbursemt for 10-1-14 thru 9-30-19. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    11/18/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: amend/approve

 

 

 

THIS BILL HAS BEEN RECONSIDERED AS A DEFERRAL 5-0

 

At the meeting’s end, ECA Stan Johnson explained that after his meeting and discussion with the Mayor of Jacksonville Beach, Council Member Bill Gulliford requests the Committee to reconsider its earlier vote to recommend approval of this item and defer it.

 

 

 

 

27.  2014-735

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Grace Electronics, LLC (Tenant) for Bldg 907 at Cecil Commerce Center, 2,981 Sq Ft at 13557 Lake Newman St for 3 Yrs with Options to Renew for 2 addnl 1 Yr Terms at $1,941.25/mo ($7/Sq Ft) with Annual 3% Increase; Designate Oversight by OED. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    11/18/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: amend/approve

 

AMEND/(F)APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

28.  2014-739

ORD Estab a Festival Overlay Zone re 2015 One Spark Festival, & a Festival Activity Period; Allowing Addnl Uses in Portion of Downtown Overlay Zone during said Period; Waive Chapt 368 (Noise Control), EPB Rule 4 (Noise Pollution Control) & Sec 154.108, Ord Code, to allow Outdoor Musical Entertainmt & allow Open Containers in Designated Zone. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: R,RCDPHS

 

    11/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  R: amend/approve

 

 

AMEND/A(R)PPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

29.  2014-741

ORD Naming the Soccer Pitch at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville "___________ Park" only during Soccer Events at the Baseball Grounds. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: R,RCDPHS

 

    11/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              R: amend/approve

 

 

AMEND/(R)APPROVE 6-0

 

 

Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnson explained the rationale for having this item deferred at the Tuesday Council meeting and having an advertised public hearing on January 13, 2016.

 

 

 

 

30.  2014-748

RESO Auth Redev Agreemt with Hallmark Partners, Inc, Auth a REV Grant for 75% of the Annual Proj Revenues" for a 20-Yr Period of $7,000,000 to support Constrn of Approx 223 Residential Units, 18,000 Sq Ft of Retail Space & 318 New Structured Parking Spaces at 200 Riverside; Designate Oversight by DIA; Waiving Proj's Compliance with the Public Investment Policy. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

    11/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/18/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/25/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet             R:  amend/approve       F: amend/approve

 

AMEND/(R)APPROVE 5-0

 

 

Steve Diebenow, agent for the developer, explain the status of the proposed project and fielded questions.  He reported that the Downtown Investment Authority had voted unanimously to approve and support the project.  Aundra Wallace, CEO, Downtown Investment Authority, explained why the REV grant was appropriate and recommended.  He subsequently fielded questions.

 

 

 

 

31.  2014-751

ORD Approp $52,000 from U.S. Dept of Justice, with No Local Match, to fund the Beaches Analyst Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Auth Public Safety Analyst Position. (BT 15-009) (RC 15-024) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/9/14

 

1. 11/25/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: 2nd

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

32.  2014-761

ORD Approp $37,000 from Gen Dist Fund to fund Salaries of Part-Time Employees to Assist with Current & Future Workload at the Med Examiner's Ofc; Auth Part-Time Hours. (BT 15-014) (RC 15-038) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/9/14

 

1. 11/25/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet              F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

33.  2014-762

ORD Approp $84,875 from Spec Council Contingency - Rsv to Ofc of Spec Events - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Organization to fund the Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet, Inc; Auth a 2014-2015 City Grant Agreemt; Designate Oversight by Ofc of Spec Events. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/9/14

 

1. 11/25/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                F: 2nd

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

34.  2014-765

ORD Amend the Beach Community Developmt Dist's Boundary, to Remove Approx 152.29 Acres from said Dist. (Brooks) (Introduced by Council President pursuant to Chapt 92, Ord Code)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/9/14

 

1. 11/25/2014 CO  Introduced: RCDPHS

Bill Summary                 

 

EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

(Amend-Attach report and recommendation from planning and development dept.)

 

Assistant General Counsel Jody Brooks and the Beach CDD counsel, Attorney Wesley Haber, explained the purpose of the proposed ordinance and fielded questions.

 

 

 

35.  2014-770

RESO of City's Support for Appl by Community Development Coalition, Corp, to Participate in the Fla Community Contribution Tax Credit Prog for Purpose of Accepting Charitable Donations to assist in Revitalization & Redev Improvemts throught the City; Provide for Compliance with the Comp Plan. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

 

1. 11/25/2014 CO  Introduced: RCDPHS

 

                               Bill Summary                 

 

                               EMERGENCY/APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

Council Member Bill Gulliford explained why the resolution was needed and the nature of the request for emergency passage; he engaged Council Member E. Denise Lee in a discourse on CDCs and assured her that the applicant had paid any liens or other debts that he had ever had with the City.  Ms. Lee requested that the applicant provide that assurance in writing.

 

 

 

In Public Comments, Mr. John Nooney implored the panel to consider sponsorship of legislation to create pocket piers.  He indicated that the Florida Inland Navigation District would be supportive of this project.

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:24 P.M.

 

 

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

 

12.04.14

Posted: 7:30 A.M