JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

September 20, 2010

2:00 P.M

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Bishop (Chair), Crescimbeni, Hyde, Clark, Joost, R. Brown; Council Members Johnson and Jones; Council Member Corrigan was excused;  Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office; Steve Rohan, Dylan Reingold, Office of General Counsel; Sherry Hall, Administration;  Juliette Williams, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair convened the meeting at 2:03 p.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2008-758

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of Woodcrest Rd Right-of-Way, an Opened & Improved Right-of-Way bet Labelle St & Cassat Ave, at Req of Westside Toyota, Inc., to Consolidate Propty Ownership & Provide More Safety for Customers & Employees. (Dist 9 - W. Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 10/7/08, 10/21/08, 11/4/08, 11/18/08, 12/2/08, 1/6/09, 1/21/09, 2/3/09, 2/18/09, 3/3/09, 3/17/09, 4/7/09, 4/21/09, 5/5/09, 5/19/09, 6/2/09, 6/16/09, 7/21/09, 8/4/09, 8/18/09, 9/1/09, 9/15/09, 10/6/09, 10/20/09, 11/3/09, 11/17/09, 12/1/09, 1/5/10, 1/20/10, 2/2/10, 2/16/10, 3/2/10, 3/16/10, 4/6/10, 4/20/10, 5/4/10, 5/18/10, 6/2/10, 6/15/10, 7/19/10, 8/2/10, 8/16/10, 9/7/10, 9/20/10, 10/4/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/23/08

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    9/16/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/23/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

2.  2009-499

ORD Auth Issuance of $360,000,000 BJP Sales Tax Rev Bonds to Refund Outstanding Spec Rev Bonds Issued for BJP Projs in Sec 761.102, Ord Code; Provide for Pymt of Bonds from ˝ Cent Sales Surtax Rev; Amend Ord 2001-431-E to Increase Rev Required to Issue Bonds. (Livermore, Freeman & McWilliams, P.A. & Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 07/28/09

 

1. 6/23/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    7/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer            7/21/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/28/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

3.  2010-226

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of 7th St W, an Opened & Improved R/W bet Powhattan & Hiram Sts, at Req of Edward Waters College, Subject to Reservation of Easemt over closed R/W for Ingress & Egress & for all Utilities; Waive Processing Fee of Sec 123.102(b)(2)(i), Ord Code, Because of Applicant's Work in Concert with CDBG Proj of the Housing & Neighborhoods Dept, Community Dev Div & for Improvemt of Pedestrian Safety. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 4/20/10, 5/18/10, 6/2/10, 6/15/10, 7/19/10, 8/2/10, 8/16/10, 9/7/10, 9/20/10, 10/4/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/13/10

 

1. 3/23/2010 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    4/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/5/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/6/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/13/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

Council Member Jones explained that he had a meeting on September 9, 2010 with residents in the neighborhood to discuss and explain the legislation.  He had personally canvassed the neighborhood, going door to door to post notices on either doors or fences noticing the meeting.  In the interest of saving money, he did not do a mailing.  Only a handful of people showed up at the meeting, none of whom had any objections to the street closure.  He explained that the college asked him to sponsor legislation closing the street for security purposes, that female students walked to and from their dormitory and the student union and gymnasium facilities by way of the street.  Council Member Johnson repeated her assertion, voiced earlier at the agenda meeting, that many in the community had not received any notice of the meeting.  She requested that the measure be deferred until she had had an opportunity to determine who actually attended the meeting.  Council Member Jones indicated that he was willing to defer the matter, notice another meeting (by mail).  Both Council Members assured the Committee that the matter could be resolved by the next Committee cycle.

 

 

4.  2010-332

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Signature Land, Inc for "Biddy Parcel Commercial" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 71973) 52,360 Sq Ft of Shopping Ctr Uses on 3.80± Acres bet Benton & Main Sts, S of Duval Station Rd, with 10-yr Term & Assessmt of $1,596,140 in Sec 6.1, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), F.S. & Chapt 655 Ord Code. (Dist 11-Holt) (Reingold) (TEU)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 6/2/10, 6/15/10, 7/19/10, 8/16/10, 9/20/10, 10/4/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/25/10

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    5/18/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/25/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

5.  2010-609

ORD Granting AAction Recycling Corp Appl for Renewal of CON to Operate a Constrn & Demolition Materials Recovery Facility; Providing Conditions. (McCain) (Council President Pursuant to Chapt 380, Ord Code)

TEU PH Pursuant to Section 380, Ord Code - 10/4/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/12/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/2/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

6.  2010-661

ORD Making Findings; Accept & Adopt the 2010 Duval County Local Mitigation Strategy Update; Assign Review, Maint & Coordination Responsibilities; Provide for Periodic Review & Re-Adoption. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/24/10

 

1. 8/10/2010 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    8/16/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/16/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/24/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

7.  2010-684

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Opened & Improved R/W at Req of Public Works Dept, to Correct Location of Paved Cul-de-Sac & Accommodate new Drainage, Subject to Reservation of Easemt over Closed Portion of Washburn Rd for Ingress & Egress for all Utilities. (Dist 3 - Clark) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH - 9/20/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/14/10

 

1. 8/24/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    9/7/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/14/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

PH-APPROVE 6-0

 

8.  2010-685

ORD Auth (1) Temp Constrn Easemt over Parcels 701.1 (Parts A & B) & 702.1 (Parts A, B, C, & E); (2) Perpetual Aerial Easemt over 800.1 & (3) City Deed of City's Rights, Title & Interest in Parcel 100.1 to FDOT for Repairing & Resurfacing the U.S. 17 (Main St) Bridge at Trout River. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/14/10

 

1. 8/24/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    9/7/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/14/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

9.  2010-687

ORD Auth Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal (BOT. No. 161272789) with Fla Bd of Trustees, Internal Improvemt Trust Fund to Operate an Existing 78-Slip Public Marina, with Spec Events, for Mooring of Rec Vessels in Conjunction with an Upland Park & Sports Complex & Extend Lease Term thru 3/13/15. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/14/10

 

1. 8/24/2010 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,RCD,F

 

    9/7/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;         9/7/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;   

    9/7/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer     9/8/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/14/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU,RCD, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 6-0

 

The amendment specifies that the marina is located at Metro Park in title and body of bill.

 

10.  2010-689

ORD Auth a RR Crossing Closure Agreemt bet City, Talleyrand Terminal Railroad Co, Inc & FDOT to Close a Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossing at Franklin St. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/14/10

 

1. 8/24/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/7/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/8/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/14/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Approve 6-0

 

11.  2010-695

ORD-MC Amend Secs 655.304 (Fair Share Assessmt Administrative Procedures; Admin Approval Process for Fair Share Assessmt Contracts with Assessmts Less than $100,000), Ord Code, 655.305 (Public Notice & Hearing Requiremts for Council Approval of Fair Share Assessmt Contracts with Assessmts of $100,000 or More, or with Terms Longer than 5 Yrs) & Creating New Sec 655.308 (Alternative Formula Fair Share Assessmt Contracts) to set an Alternative Formula for Fair Share Assessmt Contracts; Providing Eligibility Criteria for use of Alternative Formula. (Reingold) (Introduced by C/M Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/14/10

 

1. 8/24/2010 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    9/7/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/7/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/8/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/14/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

12.  2010-702

ORD Apv Settlemt in Eminent Domain of Owners Damages of $125,598 plus Recoverable Costs of $28,434.79 & Atty's Fees of $32,831.96, for Total Settlemt of $186,864.75, Resulting from Condemnation of Parcels 112, 712.1 & 712.2 re Greenland Rd Proj, in Proceeding of Jacksonville v. Franklin D. Chapman, et al, Case No. 2007-CA-000951. (Sidman) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/14/10

 

1. 8/24/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/7/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/8/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/14/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

Council Member Crescimbeni asked Twayne Duckworth, Office of General Counsel, to explain how the City arrived at the settlement fee for the property owner.

 

13.  2010-717

ORD Apv Eminent Domain Settlemt of $209,413.40 ($134,538.90 Owner's Damages, $32,266.91 Recoverable Costs & $42,607.59 Atty's Fees), which is $200,713.40 over Deposited Amt re Condemnation of Parcels 710 & 807 for St Augustine Rd Proj in City of Jax v. Scott K. Perry, et al, Case No. 2006-CA-003443. (Dist 6 - Webb) (Duckworth) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/28/10

 

1. 9/14/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

14.  2010-718

ORD Apv Eminent Domain Settlemt of $682,106.60 ($525,000 Owner's Damages, $53,856.60 Recoverable Costs & $103,250 Atty's Fees), which is $470,106.60 over Deposited Amt re Condemnation of Parcel 122 re Crystal Springs Proj in City of Jax v. Edward S Elias, et al, Case No. 2007-CA-009812. (Dist 12 - Davis) (Duckworth) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/28/10

 

1. 9/14/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

15.  2010-724

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of Victory Ave, an Unopened & Unimproved R/W bet Delsay & Irvine Sts at Req of James B Goeth, Subject to Reservation of Easemt for Ingress & Egress & for all Utilities. (Dist 12 - Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH per Sec 336.10, F.S - 10/4/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/28/10

 

1. 9/14/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

16.  2010-726

ORD Renaming "Stadium Place" to "Everbank Field Dr." (Dist 7 - Gaffney) (Shaw) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 10/4/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/28/10

 

1. 9/14/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

17.  2010-727

ORD Renaming "A Terrace" to "Druid St". (Dist 9 - Jones) (Shaw) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 10/4/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/28/10

 

1. 9/14/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

18.  2010-728

ORD Approp $5,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to the Tree Hill Nature Ctr for a Proj Engineering Design Audit of a Geothermal Heating & Cooling System & a Feasibility Study of using a Hawthorn Well rather than the Floridan Aquifer; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Designate Oversight by Environmental & Compliance Dept. (BT 10-170) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/28/10

 

1. 9/14/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:24 p.m.

 

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

 

09.21.10

Posted: 1:00 p.m.