JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

January 5, 2010

10:00  A.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st Floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Fussell (Chair), Meserve,  Bishop, Hyde, Johnson, Gaffney; Council Members Jones was excused; Steve Rohan, Dylan Reingold; Office of General Counsel; Phillip Peterson, Council Auditor’s Office; Stephen Smith; Planning & Development; Lisa Rinaman, Administration; Juliette Williams, Legislative Services; John  J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair convened the meeting at 10:01 a.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2007-1302

ORD Auth an Agreemt with Beach Boulevard Venture, LLC ("Beach") for Beach to Construct a Regional Stormwater Retention Pond for Benefit of Sandalwood Canal Flood Control Proj, City is to obtain Permits & Pay $2,000,000 for Required Mitigation based on 16.52 Acres of Wetland Impact. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    1/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY                  F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

2.  2008-389

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Benez Properties, LLC for "Still Warehouse and Industrial Site" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 70339) 3,600,00 Sq Ft of Warehouse Uses & 400,000 Sq Ft of General LI Uses on 461.51± Acres North of Owens Rd Bet Pecan Park Rd & I-95, with 10-yr Term & Assessmt of $698,664 in Sec 6.2, 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 - 6/3/08, 6/17/08, 7/15/08, 8/5/08, 8/19/08, 9/3/08, 9/16/08, 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

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/08

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    5/20/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/27/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY    

 

DEFER

 

3.  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

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

 

DEFER

 

4.  2009-65

ORD Auth (1) Participation Agreemt with Springhill Missionary Baptist Church of NE Florida, Inc for Drainage & (2) Grant of Easemt to Springhill, at No Cost, to allow Stormwater Runoff from their Propty into a Drainage Pond Site that is Part of the Hart's Rd Reconstrn Proj. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/09

 

1. 1/27/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY         F:  Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

5.  2009-197

RESO Expressing Council's Displeasure of JEA Considering Closing JEA Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Request JEA Conduct Survey of Satellite Customers & Compile Survey Report & Make Recommendations to JEA Bd & City Council; Direct Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

 

1. 2/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY           R: Defer                            F:  Defer

 

DEFER

 

6.  2009-198

RESO Encouraging JEA to keep open the Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Expressing Concern with JEA Proposed Transaction Surcharge; Directing Distribution of Reso. (Reingold) (C/M Gaffney)

 

1. 2/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY         R:  Defer                                    F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

7.  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         F:  Defer

 

DEFER

 

8.  2009-641

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of Watts St, an Open & Improved R/W, bet Rose St & McCoys Blvd, at Req of Miner Properties Jacksonville LTD., to Consolidate 2 Proptys of Owner on Each Side; Auth Imposition of Environmental Covenants & Restrictions; Auth Environmental Indemnity Agreemt bet City & Miner; Auth Notice of Transfer; Rsving Easemt for Drainage & Utilities; Consenting to Grant of Easemt to JEA. (Dist 9-Jones) (Smith) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH - 9/1/09,10/20/09,11/3/09,11/17/09,12/1/09,1/5/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/18/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/25/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

    9/1/2009 TEU Approve 4-0

 

3. 9/8/2009 CO REREFERRED; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY   

 

DEFER

 

9.  2009-843

ORD Granting Old Kings Road Solid Waste, LLC's Appl for Renewal & Modification of its CON to Operate a Constrn & Demolition Debris Landfill & Recycling Facility; Provide for Conditions of Certificate & Incorporate Exhibit. (McCain) (Council Pres, Pursuant to Chapt 380)

TEU PH Pursuant to Section 380, Ord Code - 12/1/09,1/5/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/8/09

 

1. 10/27/2009 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    11/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

3. 12/8/2009 CO PH Only

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE  4-0

 

10.  2009-882

ORD re Eminent Domain to Parcel 122, 11,000 Sq Ft, $25,000 Appraisal; Parcel 123-A, 5,500 Sq Ft, $14,650 Appraisal; Parcel 123-B, 5,500 Sq Ft, $14,650 Appraisal, as Required for Lincoln Villas Storm Water Improvemts Phase II Proj. (Dist 8-Lee) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09

 

1. 11/10/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/16/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/17/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY              F:  Approve

 

APPROVE   4-0

 

11.  2009-896

ORD Approp $5,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to help pay for Students & Members of Public to Attend the 2009 Fla Coastal School of Law/Jax University Environmental Summit; Waive Conflicting Provisions of Sec 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund). (BT 10-031) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY         R:   Approve                                 F:  Approve

 

APPROVE  4-0

 

12.  2009-899

ORD Approp $153,604.66 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to fund the 103rd St Townctr Landscaping Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to auth the Change; Waive Sec 111.760, Ord Code, to Allow Planting on FDOT Propty. (BT 10-034) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY             R:   Amend/Approve                     F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND/APPROVE    5-0

 

Amendment corrects the CIP

13.  2009-901

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessment with Peter Del Col for "Palm Lake Noah Road Commercial Ctr" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 70572), for 100,000 Sq Ft Warehouse Uses, Hotel with 120 Rooms, 4,000 Sq Ft Fast Food Restaurant, 17,500 Sq Ft Retail Uses & 6,000 Sq Ft Gas Station with 14 Pumps on 19.71± Acres N of Eastport Rd bet Main St & Palm Lake Dr, 7 yr Term & Assessment of $65,928 in Fund Sector 6.1, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180 (11) & 163.3180 (16), F.S. & Chapt 655, Ord Code. (Dist 11-Holt) (Reingold) (TEU)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 1/5/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/8/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY              

 

AMEND/APPROVE    5-0

 

Amendment replaces Inflation Schedule and Exh G within the contract.

 

14.  2009-902

ORD Accepting a Part of Parcel No. 165 at Intersec of 103rd St & Ricker Rd from FDOT, at No Cost. (Dist 10-Brown) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY                F: Approve

 

APPROVE  5-0

 

 

15.  2009-903

ORD Declaring Surplus Parcels 199.1 A, B, C & D at Intersec of 103rd St & Ricker Rd; Auth Conveyance of Fee Simple Title to FDOT for use in State Rd Syst; Waive Provisions of Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Ord Code, to allow Conveyance at No Cost. (Dist 10 & 12 - Brown & Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    11/30/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/30/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY            R:  Amend/Approve                            F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND/APPROVE    5-0

 

Amendment replaces Real Estate Officer Cert. to correct est. parcel value.

 

16.  2009-911

RESO re Traffic Safety; Recognizing Use of Unmanned Camera Traffic Enforcemt Camera Technology will save Lives; Urging Duval Delegation & State Legislature to enact Legislation auth Local Govts to Implemt Unmanned Camera Traffic Enforcemt Techniques to end Legal Controversies over State Authorization; Urging Legislature to allow Local Govts to retain Enforcemt Rev to Offset Costs of Traffic Enforcemt; Urging other Local Govts to support such Legislation. (Rohan) (PHS)

 

1. 11/24/2009 CO  Introduced: PHS,TEU

 

    11/30/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     PHS:  Reconsider Approve

 

DEFER

 

17.  2009-926

ORD-MC Amend Sec 804.1204 (Towing, Other Svcs & Storage Charges; Notice by the Sheriff), Ord Code, to Auth Wrecker Firms to Charge Vehicle Owners the Administrative Per Vehicle Flat Fee Charged to the Wrecker Firms in Sec 804.1202(a). (Rohan) (C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     R:  Read 2nd & Rerefer                   F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

18.  2009-929

ORD Approp $431,250 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund ($37,500 for Landscaping Design & $393,750 for Tree Planting & Related Expenses) for Hendricks Ave Medians Planting Proj from Univ Blvd to Old San Jose Blvd; Reversion of Unspent Funds; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to Auth said Proj; Waive Provisions of Sec 111.760 (Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund) for Placemt of Trees on City-Owned Premises & R/W to allow Placemt on State Rights-of-Way; R-A-M Professional Group, Inc., to Perform the Design Svcs. (Sidman) (C/M Shad)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY                   R: Read 2nd & Rerefer                     F: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

19.  2009-933

ORD Auth a Memo of Agreemt with FDOT allowing FDOT to Undertake the Alta Dr - Zoo Parkway to SR 9A Improvemt Proj. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

                                BILL SUMMARY         F:  Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

                                 READ 2ND & REREFER

                                 

 

 

There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m.

 

 

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

 

01.05.10

Posted: 4:30 p.m.