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JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE  MEETING

 

Amended

 

April 21 . 2015

2:00 P.M.

City Council Chamber

 City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

Attendance: Council Members Don Redman (Chair), Doyle Carter, Warren Jones, William Bishop,   Greg Anderson; Council Members John Crescimbeni and E. Denise Lee were excused; Council Member Bill Gulliford was in attendance; Assistant Council Auditor Kyle Billy; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel; Teresa Eichner, Mayor’s Office;  Katrin MacDonald, 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.  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

 

    1/21/2015 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

Bill Summary                                       Fact Sheet

 

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  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

 

    1/21/2015 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

Bill Summary                                       Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

3.  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

 

    2/17/2015 R Sub/Amend/Approve 6-1 (Schellenberg)

 

 

Bill Summary                                       F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

4.  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

 

    1/21/2015 F Approve 7-0

 

 

Bill Summary                                       Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

5.  2015-6

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code), Sec 804.617 (Obstructing Visibility), Providing that Obstruction of Visibility shall be a Non-Criminal Offense Punishable by a Civil Penalty as a Class A Infraction Pursuant to Chapt 609; Amend Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapts & Parts), to Classify Offenses made with Respect to Obstructing Visibility within the City's Existing Uniform Fine Schedule & to Specifically Delineate the City's Enforcemt Authority of Chapt 804. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/27/15

 

1. 1/13/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

    1/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/21/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/27/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCDPHS

 

    2/2/2015 R Approve 7-0

 

Bill Summary                                       F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

6.  2015-61

ORD Approp $65,000 from Gen Fund - GSD (Fire Operations) Acct to fund a 4th Neighborhood Accountability Bd Site in Arlington, to Increase the Number of 1st Time Non-Violent Offenders Able to Participate in the Teen Court; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Designate Oversight by Court Administration. (BT 15-032) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/15

 

1. 1/27/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    2/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                       Fact Sheet                            F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

7.  2015-67

ORD Approp $46,120.13 from Old Kings Rd Landfill Mitigation Acct to fund an Outdoor Fitness Ctr at the Lincoln Villa Senior Ctr; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/15

 

1. 1/27/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    2/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                       F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

8.  2015-107

ORD RE Propty Purchased by City as Recipient of Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Monies from a Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) Grant & as the Purchasing Entity for the 13 Counties of NE Fla; Declaring such UASI Propty to be Surplus & Auth the Dir of Fire & Rescue Dept to Transfer the UASI Propty to County Agcys or Governing Bodies Currently in Possession of such UASI Propty; Waive Sec 122.812, Ord Code, to allow for said Transfer. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15

 

1. 2/10/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

    2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/18/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                          Fact Sheet                      R: Defer                           F: Defer

 

 

DEFER

9.  2015-143

ORD Approp $225,000 Grant from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc for the 100 Resilient Cities Initiative Proj to Partially fund Salary & Benefits for a Chief Resilience Officer & Fully Fund Salary & Benefits for a Dep Chief Resilience Officer for 2 Yrs to Develop & Implemt a Resilience Strategy for Jax; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Auth Grant Agreemt with RPA; Apv Position. (BT 15-037) (RC 15-103) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/15

 

1. 2/24/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    3/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                          Fact Sheet                                        F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

10.  2015-167

ORD Apv Utilization of Fla Boater Improvemt Proj Fund Dollars to complete Constrn of Oak Harbor Boat Ramp Replacemt for $166,700; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/15

 

1. 3/10/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW

 

    3/11/2015 JWW Approve 9-0

 

    3/17/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/17/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/25/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                                        F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

11.  2015-186

ORD Auth an Interlocal Svc Boundary Agreemt with Atlantic Beach Providing for Annexation of Certain Lands from Jax to City of Atlantic Beach upon which the Atlantic Beach Country Club (f/k/a Selva Marina Country Club) is being Redeveloped by Atlantic Beach Partners, LLC. (Brooks) (Req of Mayor & Co-sponsored by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/15

 

1. 3/10/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

    3/16/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/17/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/17/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/25/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

    4/6/2015 R Approve 7-0

 

    4/7/2015 F Deferred 5-4  (Boyer, Brown, Crescimbeni, Daniels, Holt)

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                                      F: Approve

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

Council Member Greg Anderson asked Council Member Bill Gulliford to explain the proposed ordinance.

Before deferring to the City of Atlantic Beach’s City Manager to explain, Council Member Gulliford gave an historical background on how the issue came about.  He distributed printed material that outlined how the 540 to 720 new Atlantic Beach Country Club will be a part of the Atlantic Beach community and how, with increased funding from Atlantic Beach, a high level of service would be provided the residents, including fast response time for Police and Rescue, Animal Control, mosquito control, well maintained parks and community centers, etc.  City Manager Nelson Van Liere provided additional information and fielded questions.

 

 

 

12.  2015-204

ORD Approp $160,125 from Fund Balance to Increase Funding for 2015 Summer Camps & Create Addnl 427 Sears for Needy Children. (BT 15-051) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                         Fact Sheet                                      F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

13.  2015-205

ORD Approp $59,736 ($44,136 Library Svcs & Technology Act Grant [14-LSTA-B-03] & $15,600 from Rsv for Fed Grants) for the Literacy Works @ JPL Proj to fund over 900 "Literacy/English as a 2nd Language" Classes for Low Income People; Auth Part-Time Hours. (BT 15-053) (RC 15-114) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                         Fact Sheet                                      F: Approve

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

14.  2015-206

ORD Approp $124,673.94 from "Facilities Capital Maint - Govt" Acct for Final Settlemt Amt from Turner Construction for the Jax Vets Memorial Arena 2012 Exterior & Structural Repair Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to increase Funding for said Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 15-054) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                         Fact Sheet                                      F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

15.  2015-213

ORD-MC Amend Secs 28.723 (Boating) 28.724 (Swimming & Beach Activities), & 616.119 (Swimming Prohibited in St Johns River where Posted), Ord Code, to allow for Swimming by Authorized City Permit. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Bishop & Love)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R,RCDPHS

 

    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS

 

    4/15/2015 JWW Approve 10-0

 

Bill Summary                                          R: Amend/Approve                                      

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

Include language that makes the permit event specific.

 

Jim Alabiso, Jumping Fish, thanked the Committee for its support for this measure and explained how it would benefit Jacksonville economically with a potential increase of tourism.

 

 

 

16.  2015-214

ORD-MC Amend Sec 685.104 (Prohibited Activities for Sexual Offenders & Sexual Predators; Exceptions), Ord Code, to more Clearly Define for Law Enforcemt the types of Events, Decorations & Costumes that Sexual Predators & Sexual Offenders are Prohibited from Using. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: R,RCDPHS

 

    4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                          R: Approve                                     

 

SUBSTITUTE-APPROVE 5-0

 

Council Member Warren Jones explained that while Assistant General Counsel Stephen Durden had explained in the Agenda Meeting, that Assistant General Counsel Susan Grandin was crafting an amendment to this item that would clarify language, the measure was, in fact, a substitute ordinance amendment.  Ms. Grandin distributed the proposed substitute and Mr. Jones explained how the ordinance code amendment updated the Ordinance Code.  Lieutenant Jerry Stang, JSO, explained the purpose of the proposed change in the Ordinance Code.

 

 

 

17.  2015-216

ORD Approp $30,000 from Old Kings Rd Landfill Mitigation Acct to fund Park Security Cameras for Johnnie Walker Community Ctr & Hammond Park; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Provide for Reverter of Unused Funds. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                          F: Amend/Approve      

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0

                               

 

 

 

18.  2015-223

ORD Approp $20,000 Grant from U.S. Tennis Assn for Reconstrn & Conversion of 6 Tennis Courts at Southside Tennis Complex; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to Increase Proj Funding; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 15-041) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                         Fact Sheet                                F: Amend/Approve                                     

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

1.      Attach Revised BT

2.      Strike words “and conversion”

 

19.  2015-224

ORD Approp $238,909 from NW Jax Economic Dev Fund to provide Sea Breeze Food Service, Inc a Grant for Infrastructure Improvemts needed for Constrn of new 16,311 Sq Ft Addn to Current Facility at 3807 Edgewood Dr; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Auth Redev Agreemt with Sea Breeze. (BT 15-052) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: LUZ

 

    4/7/2015 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                           Fact Sheet                                  F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

20.  2015-225

ORD Approp $574,367 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security, No Local Match, to JSO thru Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt (FDEM) for 10/1/14 - 12/31/15 to Purchase Equipmt that will (1) Strengthen Interoperable Operational Communications Capabilities & Intelligence, Information Sharing & Operational Coordination ($384,967) & (2) Provide Sustainmt, Critical Needs & Specialty Team Training ($189,400); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Auth 2 Fed-Funded Subgrant Agreemts with FDEM. (BT 15-049) (McCain) (Introduced by the Mayor at the Request of the Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 3/25/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/7/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                         Fact Sheet                                F: Approve                                      

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

21.  2015-229

ORD Revising Schedule A-2, Apvd by Ord 2014-466-E (Budget) Transferring Funds from 1 Agcy Providing Children's Progs to another Such Agcy to allow for Solicitation of Competitive RFP from Agencies to better align Svcs to Children's Needs. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                         Fact Sheet                                F:   2ND          

                      

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

22.  2015-230

ORD Auth a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal BOT File No 160336982) with Fla Internal Improvemt Trust Fund Bd of Trustees for Operating a 6-Slip Docking Facility in Conjunction with Upland Palms Fish Camp for 10-Yr Term at No Cost. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS,JWW

 

    4/15/2015 JWW Approve 10-0

 

Bill Summary                      Fact Sheet                           TEU:  2ND                                 F:  2ND                    

                

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

23.  2015-233

ORD Amend Ord 2010-725-E that Established & Empowered the Harbour Waterway Spec Dist, by Amending the Stated Purpose; Provide for Adoption of Dist Rules. (Brooks) (Introduced by CP Yarborough)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW

 

    4/15/2015 JWW Approve 10-0

 

Bill Summary                               F:  2ND                 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER                                           

 

 

 

24.  2015-252

ORD Approp $200,000 Grant from Fla DEP for Expansion of Paved Trail System at Lonnie C Miller, Sr Regional Park; Auth Fla DEP Rec Trails Prog FY 2014-2015 Proj Agreemt; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to Auth "Lonnie Miller Rec Trails" Proj; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 15-058) (Dist 10-Brown) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                         Fact Sheet                                F:  2ND     

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER                               

 

 

 

25.  2015-256

ORD Auth the Amend & Reissuance of JEDC Rev & Rev Refunding Bonds (The Bolles School Proj) of $10,000,000, Proceeds which were used to Finance, Refinance, or Refund Costs of Education Facilities Capital Projs owned by Bolles & Related Expenses & Costs; Designate Oversight by OED; Waive Sec 104.305, Ord Code, to waive Appl Requiremts & a Partial Waiver of Sec 104.306, re Appl Review. (Olive & Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by OED - Held 3/10/15

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                                         Fact Sheet                                F:  2ND           

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER        

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:24 P.M.

 

 

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

 

04.22.14

Posted: 2:00 P.M.