RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

October 21,2014

 

DON REDMAN, CHAIR

 

CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

 

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in Council Chambers, City Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, October 21,2014.  The meeting was called to order at 2:07 P.M. by Committee Chair Don Redman.  The meeting adjourned at 3:04 P.M.

 

 

 

             Members in Attendance:                                                                  Staff Attendance:

 

 CM Don Redman, Chair                                                                  Jessica Morales, Legislative Aide

             CM Doyle Carter, Vice Chair                                                           Kyle Billy, Sr. Asst. Council Auditor

             CM Greg Anderson                                                                         Paige Johnston, General Counsel

             CM Warren Jones - Excused                                                          John Jackson, Research Asst.

             CM E. Denise Lee                                                                           Teresa Eichner, Administration

             CM Bill Bishop - Excused

             CM John Crescimbeni – Arrived 2:20

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

Hemming Plaza Update given by Vince Cavin, Exec Dir of FOHP and Wayne Wood, CEO

 

Paul Harden 14-689)

Audra Wallace, DIA (14-389)

 

 

 


1.    2014-389   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $750,000.00 FROM THE DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE DOWNTOWN RETAIL ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (THE "PROGRAM"), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 14-076; APPROVING THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE CORPORATION SECRETARY, AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, DOWNTOWN RETAIL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT FORMS AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM; PROVIDING A PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/17/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: October 21, 2014

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Anderson, Carter, Crescimbeni, Redman, ( 4 )

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2.    2014-643   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN          TREM PROPERTIES, LLP, ("LANDLORD") AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("TENANT") FOR A DENTAL CLINIC TO BE USED BY THE DUVAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, LOCATED AT 2344 SOUTH THIRD STREET, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA 32250, FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS AT A MONTHLY BASIC RENTAL RATE OF $8,057.99; TO SIMULTANEOUSLY ASSIGN THE LEASE TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/7/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: October 21, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Anderson, Carter, Crescimbeni, Redman, ( 4 )

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3.    2014-644   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE JEA GREENLAND ROAD POWER PLANT PARKS CONTRIBUTION AS APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2011-555-E; AMENDING ORDINANCE 2011-555-E TO REVISE THE SCOPE OR PERMISSIBLE USES OF THE FUNDS TO INCLUDE OTHER PARK AMENITIES, TO MODIFY THE REVERTER DATE AND TO EXPAND THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/7/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH  & SAFETY COMMITTEE: October 21, 2014

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Anderson, Carter, Crescimbeni, Redman, ( 4 )

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4.    2014-689   A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA RECOMMENDING THAT THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, LLC BE APPROVED AS A RECIPIENT OF FLORIDA SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCENTIVE FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVERBANK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; REQUESTING A NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 166, FLORIDA STATUTES AND COUNCIL RULE 3.601; REQUESTING ONE CYCLE EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Anderson, Carter, Crescimbeni, Lee, Redman, ( 5 )

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2ND READINGS

 

5.    2014-665   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220, ORDINANCE CODE (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) PART 5 (ADMINISTRATION; ENFORCEMENT); AMENDING SECTIONS 220.502 (CODE ENFORCEMENT; CIVIL REMEDIES) AND 220.503 (VIOLATIONS) TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES; CREATING A NEW SECTION 220.504 (SEIZURE, IMPOUNDMENT AND FORFEITURE) TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFFS OFFICE TO SEIZE AND IMPOUND FOR-HIRE VEHICLES USED IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 220, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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6.    2014-669   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $46,410.02 IN FEDERAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) REPROGRAMMED FUNDS TO RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING FOR PERSONS WITH HIV/AIDS AS WELL AS SALARY AND BENEFITS ASSISTANCE FOR ITS STAFF, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 14-099; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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7.    2014-670   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $135,878.28 IN FEDERAL HEARTH-EMERGENCY SOLUTION GRANT (HESG) REPROGRAMMED FUNDS TO I. M. SULZBACHER CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS FOR RAPID RE-HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS, SHELTER OPERATION COSTS, AND SALARY ASSISTANCE FOR AGENCY STAFF, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 14-100; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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8.    2014-671   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $5,474,285 IN FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP VIABLE URBAN COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING DECENT HOUSING AND SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS AND BY EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, PRINCIPALLY FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-001; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; AUTHORIZING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 15-001; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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9.    2014-672   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $4,015,023 IN STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) FUNDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, ACTIVITIES FOR REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF OWNER-OCCUPIED HOMES, HOUSING COUNSELING AND DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEBUYERS, AND SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION FOR DISABLED PERSONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-002; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRITION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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10.    2014-673   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $2,303,001 IN FEDERAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM FUNDING FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND RELATED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DUVAL COUNTY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-003; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; AUTHORIZING POSITION, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 15-002; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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11.    2014-674   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $2,256,024 IN HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD, BUY, AND/OR REHABILITATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR RENT OR HOMEOWNERSHIP AND TO PROVIDE DIRECT RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-0004; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; AUTHORIZING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 15-003; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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12.    2014-675   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $461,109 IN FEDERAL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS PROGRAM (HEARTH-ESG) FUNDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND RELATED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITHIN DUVAL COUNTY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-005; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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13.    2014-677   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED GOLF COURSE LEASE AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND COMSTOCK GOLF MANAGEMENT, INC., TO CHANGE THE PAYMENT DATE FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2014 TO AUGUST 5, 2015; PROVIDING THAT THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT WILL OVERSEE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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