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FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

 

 

Tuesday October 03, 2017

Tape No.________________________

9:30 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Garrett Dennis, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Crystal Shemwell

Danny Becton, Vice Chair

Council Auditor: Kyle Billy

Lori Boyer

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Katrina Brown

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Reggie Brown

Administration: Allison Korman Shelton

Reggie Gaffney

Asst. Council Auditor: Kim Taylor

Matt Schellenberg

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened  9:33 a.m.            Meeting Adjourned 1:27 p.m.

 

 

 

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:

 

 

Council Member Scott Wilson  2017-563

Council President Anna Lopez Brosche  2017-563

Council Member Al Ferraro  2017-563

Council Member Hazouri  2017-563

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney Jody Brooks of the General Counsel’s Office reported that the OGC is still meeting with representatives of the Loblolly Wetlands Mitigation Bank regarding settlement of the legal issues and another meeting is scheduled for later this week. A settlement proposed by the mitigation bank manager is being analyzed by the administration. Council Member Boyer urged a report at the next meeting about when a settlement is expected or whether litigation appears to be the outcome.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

DEFER

 

At request of

CM Crescimbeni

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
1.  2016-676

ORD-MC re Prohibition of Apv, Grant, or Issuance of Certain Licenses, Permits, Certificates or Zoning Actions to Persons with Unpaid Civil Penalties or Current Violations of the Ord Code; Amend Chapt 307 (Historic Preservation & Protection), Sec 307.111 (Enforcemt; Civil Remedies); & Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Sec 320.402 (Appl for Permit) & Chapt 518 (Jax Propty Safety & Mgmt Code), Sec 518.103 (Applicability); & Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), adding Sec 609.110 (Prohibition of Admin Action); & Chapt 650 Comp Plan for Future Dev), Sec 650.402 (Initiation of Proposal); & Chapt 654 (Code of Subdiv Regs), Sec 654.105 (Applicability); & Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Sec 656.109 (Admin & Enforcemt; Interpretation of Zoning Code; Admin Deviations) & Sec 656.111 (Violations & Penalties); & Chapt 780 (Propty Tax), Part 3 (Tax Exemption for Rehab & Proptys in Historic Dists), Sec 780.305 (Application). (Grandin) (Introduced by VP Crescimbeni)

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

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 -  11/22/16

 

1. 10/11/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,PHS,LUZ,F (NCSPHS 7/1/17)

 

    10/17/2016 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/18/2016 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/18/2016 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/19/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/25/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, PHS, LUZ, F

 

3. 11/22/2016 CO PH Only

 

 

 

Bill Summary                NCSPHS:                

 

DEFER

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of CM Becton
 
2.  2017-348

ORD-MC Amend Sec 106.108 (Future Pension Benefits & Pension Funding), Chapt 106 (Budget & Acctg Code), Ord Code, to add New Subsec (D) to add a Budgetary Requiremt for an Addnl Pension Reduction Pymt. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Becton) (SCPAC Apv)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/23/17

 

1. 5/9/2017 CO  Introduced: F, R (per C/P added on 6/13/17)

 

    5/17/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/23/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    6/7/2017 F Approve 1-4 (K.Brown, Gulliford, Bowman, Schellenberg) (Failed)

 

3. 6/13/2017 CO REREFERRED; F, R

 

 

Bill Summary            

 

DEFER  

 

Council Member Becton said that he is developing a substitute for this bill that should be ready for discussion in 2 weeks. He has a meeting scheduled with the administration this week to explain the substitute and will schedule a noticed meeting if other council members are interested in discussing the substitute. Council Member K. Brown said that she is beginning to hear some expressions of support from her constituents for the concept of putting aside additional savings. Council Member Schellenberg said that the state-authorized additional $25,000 homestead will almost certainly pass, which will cost the City $26 million, so he disagrees with the timing of this bill.

 

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of DIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
3.  2017-433

ORD Auth Grant of Easemt with Southbank Apartment Ventures, LLC (Grantor) for Easemts on the Southbank to the City to Expand Existing Riverwalk from 8' to 20' & Provide a Pedestrian Pathway Connecting the Riverwalk to Prudential Dr; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F (NCSPHS 7/1/17)

 

    6/19/2017 NCSPHS Emerg/Amend/Approve 6-0

 

    6/20/2017 R Emerg/Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    6/21/2017 F Emerg/Amend/Approve 5-0

 

2. 6/27/2017 CO PH/Rerefer; NCIS, R, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 NCSPHS:

 

DEFER

 

 

 

AMEND
 
4.  2017-518

ORD Auth Chief of Procuremt to Donate Asset #114158, an Industrial Truck Scale, to Sphinx Management, Inc; Waive Sec 122.816 (Donation, Destruction or Abandonmt of Valueless Tangible Personal Propty, to allow Donation without following the Award Process. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/8/17

 

1. 7/25/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/1/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                                John Pappas

 

2. 8/8/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    8/15/2017 F Approve 6-0

 

3. 8/22/2017 CO REREFERRED; F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

 

Include authority for Mayor to execute and require any transfer documents including any waiver or releases required by Risk Mgmt. retroactive to the date Sphinx took possession

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At Request of the Administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
5.  2017-519

ORD Apv Settlemt of Claims in Trial Proceedings arising from "695 Investment Group, LLC v. City of Jacksonville, FL, Case No. 3:16-CV-1221-J-32JRK,", U.S. Dist Court for Middle Dist of FL. (Feiser) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/8/17

 

1. 7/25/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/1/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/8/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

6.  2017-563

 

 

SUBSTITUTE

ORD-MC Creating New Chapt 77 (Kids Hope Alliance [KHA]), Ord Code; Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Part 8 (Education, Library & Children), Sec 111.850 (Children's Comm Trust Funds); Amend Chapt 118 (City Grants), Sec 118.106 (Grants for Economic Dev, Children's Svcs); Repealing Chapt 51 (Jax Children's Comm [JCC]), & Transferring JCC Employees & Progs to KHA; Repealing Chapt 75 (Jax Journey) & Transferring its Progs to KHA; Provide a Start-Up & Transition Period; Provide for Preservation & Registration of Logos, Trademarks, Copyrights & Other Intellectual Propty Rights re KHA. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by C/M's Crescimbeni, Love & Bowman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/22/17

 

1. 8/8/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R                                                      Ali Korman-Shelton

 

    8/14/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/15/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/15/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/22/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, R

As substituted:

See attached hand out from the Administration on pages 10-13

 

 
 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet               NCSPHS:

 

Sherry McGill, President of the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund expressed 3 concerns: 1) elimination of a continuing funding commitment for children’s needs; 2) creation of 2 classes of service providers (large and small) with different treatment and requirements; 3) urges great care in the development of performance metrics and recommended that they not be strictly crime statistics, which are a poor measure of how children’s needs are being served.

 

Rosette Poole, a small service provider, opposed the bill in its current form and asked questions about definitions of “grant recipient”, “provider”, “small provider” and “third party. She voiced concerns about the grant requirements for small organizations, which lack the same capacity of larger organizations. CM R. Brown questioned the amount which designated an organization as small. Ali Korman Shelton explained that the $65,000 definition for a small provider reflects what is in the Procurement Code and that the Board will have the ability to define the parameters, in consultation with small providers.

Ms. Poole inquired about the provision in this bill which allows some programs to be funded which don’t fall into the 5 delineated categories. Ms. Korman Shelton said that the allocation of these funds would still come from the Board, who would then bring the suggestions to the Mayor, maintaining the independence of the Board. Mr. Korman, who wrote this provision, explained that some service providers do not fall into the 5 categories (like operation New Hope).

 

Kathy Shimp, a Jacksonville Children’s Commission board member, had no objection to combining the Jacksonville Journey with the JCC, but had concerns about the autonomy of the Kids Hope Alliance Board and its freedom from political influence. She believes the provision allowing dismissal of KHA board members by the mayor “without cause” should be removed for that reason. She also opposed having non-county residents on the KHA board. Ms. Shimp also recommended against legislatively codifying 2 tiers of service providers, instead leaving that decision to the KHA board to make.

 

Howard Korman, a former chair of the Children’s Commission, said that the ultimate purpose of the board should be to provide mission focus and evaluation of program quality.  He said that the proposed bill authorizes, but does not mandate, a category of “small providers”. He said that the reason the KHA board is not allowed to be a service provider under the new ordinance is that it is also the evaluator of funding applications from other entities, so it would be unfair for it to compete for those services itself. He said that he participated in a process with the City’s major funders to review and re-write the mayor’s original proposal for the KHA; all 7 of their recommendations were incorporated. He urged the council to resolve this matter as quickly as possible to give some clarity to the current employees of the Children’s Commission about their future.

 

Council Member Boyer moved the NCSPHS substitute. She proposed an amendment changing the KHA board’s administrative transfer authority to a maximum of 10% per authorized budget line item per year – amendment approved 7-0.

 

In response to a question from Council Member Boyer, Deputy General Counsel Lawsikia Hodges clarified the intent of language on p. 12 of the NCSPHS substitute regarding the extent of the authority of the mayor to fund children’s programs outside of the KHA umbrella and confirmed that that would require City Council approval.

 

Council Member Dennis offered an amendment to authorize a referendum on creation of an independent taxing district for children’s services levying up to 0.5 mill pursuant to state law – fails 1-6 (Dennis in favor).

 

Ali Korman Shelton of the Mayor’s Office said that the mayor is committed to increasing funding for the KHA to meet identified needs with appropriate programs.

 

Council Member R. Brown offered an amendment on p. 13, line 26 to delete “to the extent feasible and as needed” - approved 7-0.

 

Council Member R. Brown offered an amendment on p. 13, line 5 to change “or age 18” to “graduation from high school” – approved 7-0.

 

Council Member R. Brown offered an amendment on p. 20, line 30 to add a provision for uniform performance standards for equivalent programs – approved 7-0.

Council Member Hazouri outlined several amendments he intends to offer at either the Rules Committee or on the floor of the council meeting regarding the appointment of alternate designees for certain ex officio members.

 

After Chairman Dennis stated his intention to defer the fill, Council Member Boyer asked him to reconsider that stance or she would offer a motion to overrule the decision of the chair. She said the committee could extend the current meeting to a date later in the week or could adjourn this meeting and schedule a special meeting prior to next week’s council meeting.

 

Council Member K. Brown questioned the fairness of the process of considering the bill in the various committees and getting all council members’ questions answered by the administration in an equally timely manner.

 

A motion to approve the Finance Substitute (incorporating all amendments made by Finance to the NCSPHS Substitute) was approved 6-0.

 

Chairman Dennis announced that he was deferring the bill and committed to discharging the bill from Finance at next Tuesday’s council meeting if all questions are answered satisfactorily by that time. Several committee members requested that a special meeting be held on Monday of next week to discuss the answers to all the pending questions. Ms. Boyer suggested that the Finance Committee could hold a special meeting on Monday to review the answers to all the questions and then make a report to the full council for Tuesday.

 

Council Member Schellenberg offered a motion to challenge the ruling of the chair to defer – the motion failed 2-5 (Schellenberg and Gaffney in favor).

 

 

 

AMEND
 
7.  2017-565

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt), Part 6 (Nonresidential Solid Waste Collection & Transp Franchises), Ord Code; Amend Secs 380.603 (Definitions) to Revise Definition of Gross Receipts; 380.606 (Franchise Terms & Conditions) to Provide a Late Fee for Annual Registration; 380.608 (Franchise Obligations) Additional Provisions & Update Insurance Requiremts) & 380.612 (Violations & Penalties), to Revise Class of Offense from "D" to "F" & to make Each Violation Constitute a Separate Offense. (Johnston) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/22/17

 

1. 8/8/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/14/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/15/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/22/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F                                              John Pappas

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                  TEU:

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Include previous language requiring Risk Manager approval prior to issuance of franchise

2. Require insurance certificate renewals to be submitted prior to expiration of current certificate

3. Correct Code reference pg. 4, line 19

 

 

DEFER

 

At request of the

Administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
8.  2017-606

ORD Approp $4,769,605.98 ($3,946,988 in 2017-2020 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Prog (SHIP) Funds from Fla Housing Finance Corp & $822,617.98 in SHIP Prog Income); Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Positions. (BT 17-133) (RC 17-247) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/17, 9/18/17

 

1. 8/22/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    9/5/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/6/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/18/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet             NCSPHS:

 

DEFER

 

9.  2017-614

ORD Approp $17,000 from Fla Div of Historical Resources to Scan & Digitize Archival Materials found in Planning & Dev Dept's Div of Historical Resources; Auth Agreemt with Fla Dept of State; Designate Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (BT 17-137) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    9/20/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                     Kristen Reed/Blair Mullins

 

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 NCSPHS:

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

10.  2017-615

ORD Transferring Funds equal to the Lump Sum Pymts from the Collective Bargaining Contingency within the Gen Fund - GSD to the Gen Fund - GSD Depts & the Subfunds in the Qtrly Financial Review that are Expected to be Over Budget by Year's End. (BT 17-138) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

Scriveners

Correct code section to 106.215(b)
 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F                                                          Mike Weinstein

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet        

 

Budget Officer Angela Moyer stated that this bill and 2017-616 are repayments to accounts for the lump sum payments made to employees in the spring of 2017.

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

11.  2017-616

ORD Transferring Funds equal to the Lump Sum Pymts from the Collective Bargaining Contingency within the Gen Fund - GSD to Subfunds outside the Qtrly Financial Summary. (BT 17-139) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F                                                            Mike Weinstein

Scriveners

Correct code section to 106.215(b)

 
 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet 

 

APROVE 6-0

 

 

12.  2017-617

ORD Approp $4,477,344 (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emerg Response Grant of $3,358,008 by U.S. Dept of Homeland Security & 25% City Match of $1,119,336 for Yr 1) to hire 62 New Firefighters to assist JFRD with Natl Fire Protection Agcy 1710 Compliance; Auth Grant Agreemt No. EMW-2016-FH-00417 with U.S. Dept of Homeland Security; Designate Oversight by Emerg Preparedness Div; Apv Positions. (BT 17-140) (RC 17-258) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    9/20/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                          Kurtis Wilson

 

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 NCSPHS:

 

Fire Chief Kurtis Wilson explained that this is the City’s fourth SAFER grant, and that there is no future obligation to maintain the employees after the expiration of the grant. In the past those employees have been accommodated through attrition of departmental employees.

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

DEFER

 

At request of the Administration
 
13.  2017-618

ORD Approp $1,500,000 from Gen Fund UAAL Contingency to the Capital Proj Subfund 32E for the Hart Bridge Ramp Modification Proj; Amend Ord 2016-505-E (CIP) to Auth said Proj. (BT 17-141) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/20/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F                                                      

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet               TEU:

 

DEFER

 

 

 

14.  2017-619

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Economic Dev Agreemt with Belit, Inc & its Affiliates Jax Apex Technology, Inc & True Design Studios, LLC to allow Jobs Created or Retained by the Company at Multiple Locations to be applied toward the Job Creation or Retention Obligations under the Agreemt & allow Multiple Owned, Purchased or Constructed Facilities to fulfill the 15,000 Sq Ft Facility Requiremt; Designate Oversight by Ofc of Economic Dev. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                               Kirk Wendland

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

DEFER

 

At request of the Council Auditor’s Office
 
15.  2017-632

ORD-MC Amend Part 4 (Resource Recovery Prog), Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code, to Update Dept Name & Amend References to Host Fees to be Consistent with new Part 7; Create New Part 7 (Constrn & Demo Debris Collection & Transp Franchises); Amend Part 6 (Nonresidential Solid Waste Collection & Transp Franchises) re Franchise Fees to make Part 6 Intent & Definitions consistent with new Part 7; Amend Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapter & Parts), Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), to Revise Violations of Chapt 380 to Class F Offenses. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford, Brosche, Crescimbeni, Love, Becton, Schellenberg & Wilson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R

 

    9/20/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary                TEU:

 

DEFER

 

 

16.  2017-634

ORD Auth Tax Collector & Propty Appraiser to Execute an Inter-Local Agreemt with the "Tarpon Cove Dependent Special District" for the Uniform Levy, Collection & Enforcemt of Non-Ad Valorem Assessmts. (Dist 13-Gulliford) (Fetner) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                             Sondra Fetner

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary               

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

AMEND
 
17.  2017-636

ORD Auth a Land Swap Agreemt with JTA & to Execute all Deeds & Closing Documents for Exchange of a JTA Parcel of 0.76 Acre & City Parcel of 0.51 Acre, both in LaVilla; Recognize Exemption in Secs 122.421(b), Ord Code; Designate Oversight by Downtown Investmt Auth. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R

 

    9/20/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R                                    Aundra Wallace

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet             TEU:

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

 

Attaches Revised Agreement

 

 

DEFER

 

At request of

CM Gulliford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
18.  2017-637

ORD Auth 2nd Amend to Covenant Agreemt with Beaches Aquatic Pool, Inc for Certain Propty to be Utilized Solely for Recreational Park Purposes & to be Open to the General Public. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    9/20/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                NCSPHS:

 

DEFER

 

 

19.  2017-657

ORD-MC Amend Sec 154.107 (Sale & Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Municipal Parks or on City-Owned or -Leased Propty; Penalty), Ord Code, to add the Jacksonville Skeet and Trap Club, Inc to the list of locations that allow Alcoholic Beverages to be Sold, Served & Consumed at Any Time; Auth 2nd Amend to License Agreemt with said Club to allow Alcohol Svc & Consumption in Connection with Clubhouse Functions or other Events & to Update the Insurance Requiremts of the Club. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Ferraro & Newby)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    9/20/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                              CMs Newby & Ferraro

 

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                NCSPHS:

 

Paul Harden, representing the Skeet and Trap Club, explained that the Club has leased the facility from the City for decades and has raised funds for capital improvements at the facility. The Club hosts numerous private events (weddings, parties, etc.) and wants to be able to serve alcoholic beverages at those events via a caterer’s alcoholic beverage license. He explained that the bill provides that no alcoholic beverages will be present in the shooting area; events are frequently held in tents away from the shooting area. The lease also prohibits any service of alcoholic beverages to shooters until after shooting events are completed. Council Member Becton expressed concern for the possibility that a club member might attend an event at which alcoholic beverages are served and then go to the range to shoot as a member.

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

-          Allows the serving and consumption of alcohol upon conclusion of the shooting portion of an event, but not prior to or during such event.

-          Updates insurance requirements for the Jacksonville Skeet and Trap Club, Inc.

 

 

 

20.  2017-660

 

2nd

ORD Approp $86,750 from Litter Trust Fund for Authorized Expenditures; Provide for Annual Report from Chief of Municipal Code Compliance Div. (BT 17-142) (RC 17-261) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                  NCSPHS:                 TEU:

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

21.  2017-661

 

2nd

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with JEA (Landlord) for 5 Yrs (10-1-17 thru 9/30/22) with Two 5-Yr Renewal Options, for JEA'S Surface Parking Facility at the Intersec of Bay & Ocean Sts at $1,645/Mo (Based on 47 Spaces at $35 each), plus Sales Tax & Charges for any Utilities Furnished; Designate Oversight by Ofc of Public Parking. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

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22.  2017-662

 

2nd

ORD Auth Transfer & Maint Agreemt with FDOT to Transfer FDOT-owned Propty to City after replacing Bridge # 720846 a/k/a Yellow Water Bridge, & making Improvemts to County Rd 217; Designate Oversight by Engineering & Constrn Mgmt Div of Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

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23.  2017-663

 

2nd

ORD Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal (BOT File No 160348022) with Internal Improvemt Trust Fund of State of Fla, Bd of Trustees, to Operate a 5 Slip Docking Facility for Exclusive use of Mooring Emerg & Rescue Vessels in Conjunction with Upland Municipal Rescue & Fire Station at 9350 Heckscher Dr for 5-Yr Term at No Cost. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,JWW

 

 

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24.  2017-664

 

2nd

ORD Auth 3rd Amend to Agreemt with St Johns River Taxi, LLC for Operating & Marketing Svcs; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

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25.  2017-665

 

2nd

ORD-MC Repealing Sec 123.102 (Fees Established), Ord Code, & Creating New Sec 123.102 (Fees Established), Chapt 123 (Public Fees); Amend following Secs & Chapts to Remove Fee Amts & Provide an Online Webpage Address: 124.108 (Maps, Plats, Manuals, Books & Real Estate Records), Chapt 124 (Public Fees); Chapt 158 (Emerg & Nonemerg Med Transp Svcs); Sec 191.104 (Permit Appl), Chapt 191 (Spec Events & A Philip Randolph Entertainmt Dist); Sec 250.107 (Fees & Charges), 250.517 (Types of Permits, Fees & Charges) Part 5 (Downtown Sidewalk Vendors & Open Air Market), 250.905 (Permit Fee), Part 9 (Sidewalk Cafes); 250.1103 (Ice Cream Truck Operator Permits) Chapt 250 (Misc Business Regs); Sec 307.208 (Fees Established), Chapt 307 (Historic Preservation & Protection); Part 4 (Permits), Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Title VIII (Constrn Regs & Bldg Codes); Chapt 462 (Animals); Sec 518.560 (Maint of Structure Exteriors), Chapt 518 (Jax Downtown Propty Maint Code); Sec 650.413 (Schedule of Fees), Chapt 650 (Comprehensive Planning for Future Dev); Chapt 655 (Concurrency & Mobility Mgmt System); Chapt 656 (Zoning Code); Sec 667.109 (Fees & Charges), Chapt 667 (Park Vending); Sec 744.101 (Acceptance & Naming of New Streets; R/W Requiremts; Changing Names; Constrn Inspection Svc Fees), Chapt 744 (Street Constrn Regs); & Chapt 802 (Public Parking). (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

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26.  2017-668

 

2nd

ORD Auth Dir of Parks, Rec & Community Svcs to Execute an Access Agreemt on City's Behalf allowing Environmental Site Assessmt Activities at Losco Regional Park. (Close) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

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27.  2017-669

 

2nd

ORD Auth an Easemt Agreemt with JEA in order to Establish Access Rights & use Parameters for the Hogan's Creek Greenway thru JEA Propty from Main St to Laura St. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

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28.  2017-671

 

2nd

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority (JHFA) of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Millennia Jacksonville Proj), Series 2017, of $90,000,000 to Finance, Acquire, Rehab & Equip 4 Multifamily Rental Housing Developmts for Persons of Low, Middle, or Moderate Income, known as Eureka Gardens Apts, Moncrief Village Apts, Southside Apts & Washington Heights Apts and to be known as Valencia Way Apts, Estuary Estates Apts, Oyster Pointe Apts & Charlesfort Commons Apts, Respectively. (Lotzia) (Req of JHFA)

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

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29.  2017-674

 

2nd

RESO Auth Gen Counsel to Investigate & Pursue Litigation re Prosecution of Claims against Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Distributors of Opioids & any other Parties & any other Associated Claims as Determined by Ofc of Gen Counsel & Auth Gen Counsel to Execute & Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, Engagemt Agreemt(s) with Spec Counsel re City's Prosecution of said Claims. (Safi) (Introduced by CM Gulliford & Co-sponsored by CM's Love, Crescimbeni & Wilson)

 

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30.  2017-675

 

2nd

RESO Urging the Administration to Terminate the Services Contract with Accion East Inc for Consultant Svcs for Mgmt of the City's Access to Capital Prog. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM R. Brown)

 

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EMERGENCY

 

AMEND

1. Include months of applicability in body of bill

2. Site Section being waived as 320.409(a)(10)

3. Pg. 1, line 17 correct “or” to “of”

 
 
31.  2017-695

ORD Waiving Sec 320.409 (Constrn Regs & Bldg Codes, Gen Provisions, Schedule of Permit Fees), Ord Code, to waive Bldg Inspection Div Fees in Connection with Permit Appls for Roof Constrn & Repairs on Existing Structures Damaged by Hurricane Irma; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Teal) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F                                                                                        CM Dennis

 

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Chairman Dennis said that he will be holding a noticed meeting in the next week to discuss perfecting the bill with his colleagues. He distributed a list of counties and cities that have already waived their permit fees. Karin Tucker-Hoffman of the Northeast Florida Chapter of Associated Building Contractors expressed support for the bill. Council Members K. Brown, Becton and Gaffney asked to be added as co-sponsors. Council Member K. Brown asked that the bill be amended to provide for retroactive waiver of fees already paid. Council Member Boyer wants to ensure that the fee waiver accrues to the property owner, not the contractor. Council Member Becton asked how storm-related damage will be distinguished from regular wear-and-tear or age-related repairs.

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, Council Research Division

Posted 10.3.17   5:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared by the Administration

Legislative Summary

New Chapter 77 (Kids Hope Alliance)

(Last Updated 9/6/17)

 

The Mayor’s proposed legislation creates a new Chapter 77 (Kids Hope Alliance), effective as of January 1, 2018, that provides the following:

·         Establishes a seven member public body within the executive branch known as the Kids Hope Alliance (“KHA”) to comprehensively develop, oversee and manage the Essential Services Plan for Kids (the “Plan”), an integrated system of essential children and youth programs, services and activities to be provided to children and youth.  KHA members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council.  The official tagline of KHA shall be:  Kids Hope Alliance: The Jacksonville Partnership for Children, Youth and Families.

 

·         Provides for the KHA board to employ a CEO.  The CEO’s qualifications must include progressively responsible experience in operating, managing and administering a business, agency or non-profit organization.

 

·         Provides for the five (5) Essential Services Categories to be adopted by Council.  Identifies the following five (5) categories of services (the “Services”) as the essential types of programs, services, and activities that are necessary to positively and tangibly impact the lives of children and youth. Provides for KHA to include in its annual proposed budget to the Mayor funding recommendations for the five (5) Essential Services Categories listed below: 

 

 

·         Provides for KHA to develop, oversee, manage and implement the Essential Services Plan for Kids.  Provides for the Plan to be adopted and approved by the Board and updated and amended by the Board as needed.  Provides for the Plan to include the KHA’s long-term goals and objectives regarding the Services to be provided to children and youth.  Requires the Plan to include the following minimum Plan elements:

 

o   Performance metrics;

o   Family participation;

o   Required use of best practices and models;

o   Consideration to certain specified geographic areas; and

o   Any other elements, directives or guiding principles in the Plan as determined by the Board.

 

·         Provides for KHA to develop, oversee, manage and implement the Plan through Providers, Small Providers and City agencies and for KHA contracts to be competitively procured through Chapter 126 (Procurement Code), Ordinance Code. Unless otherwise provided in Chapter 77, KHA is prohibited from performing Services in-house.

 

·         Provides for KHA to develop a comprehensive and integrated system of programs, services and activities based on the five (5) Essential Services Categories; requires the Board to annually request the Sheriff, the State Attorney and the Public Defender to report to the Board on strategic policing and public safety initiatives; requires the Board to annually request philanthropic and research organizations to report on recently commissioned research and trends; requires KHA to review and consider the continuation of existing City children and youth programs that the City has determined to be successful based on performance metrics.

 

·         Requires and empowers KHA to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·         Provides for a food and beverage restriction in KHA contracts of two (2) percent in the aggregate annually and per contract.

 

·         Provides for KHA to submit its annual budget to the Mayor and permits KHA to transfer up to $250,000 per transaction subject to MBRC approval and provide an initial annual report to be presented to the Mayor and Council no later than December 31, 2018 for the prior fiscal year, and thereafter, by no later than December 31st of each fiscal year for the prior fiscal year.  The annual report will include a detailed listing of all service providers that KHA contracted with for Services during the fiscal year.

 

·         Provides for KHA to coordinate with other private and public entities regarding the Services and to consult with and receive presentations from subject matters experts in children and youth services, non-profit entities, contract administration, etc.

 

·         Provides for certain intra-agency liaison relationships between the KHA and the Parks Department, Jacksonville Public Library, the Neighborhoods Department and any other City departments, offices as determined by the Board. 

 

Additionally, the proposed legislation:

·         Amends Chapter 111.850 (Children’s Commission Trust Fund) to change the name of the trust fund to Kids Hope Alliance Trust Fund and replace JCC with KHA; provides for the trust funds to be used in accordance with the Essential Services Plan for Kids and Chapter 77 (Kids Hope Alliance), Ordinance Code.

 

·         Amends Chapter 118.106 to delete the reference to JCC and provide that DIA and KHA contracts shall not be subject to Chapter 118 (City Grants), Ordinance Code.

 

·         Effective January 1, 2018, repeals Chapter (51) (Jacksonville Children’s Commission) and provides for the transfer of JCC employees and programs to KHA; Effective January 1, 2018, repeals Chapter 75 (Jax Journey) and provides for the transfer of Jax Journey programs to  KHA.  The JCC and Jax Journey will no longer exist after December 31, 2017.

 

·         Provides for a 180 day transition period where JCC programs (until dissolution) and KHA programs will be overseen and managed by an interim appointee approved and designated by the Mayor until such programs are fully transitioned to KHA during such transition period.

 

·         Authorizes the Mayor to register logos, trademarks, copyrights with respect to KHA’s name and official tagline.

 

 

Note:  This document is only a summary of the main provisions in the proposed bill.  Please see the proposed bill for full details and exact language regarding each provision referenced above.