JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

May 6, 2013

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

In Attendance:  Council Members Greg Anderson (Chair), Matt Schellenberg, Don Redman, Reggie Brown, Jim Love, Ray Holt; Council Member Robin Lumb was excused; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel; Heather Reber, Philip Peterson, Council Auditor’s Office; Michelle Barth, Administration; Philip Zamarron, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The meeting was called to order a 2:04 P.M.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2013-118

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Terranova Inc for Space No. 23-2 at 5200-2 Norwood Ave for 10 Yrs with Initial Annual Lease of $24,583.33 with 3% Annual Increase. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni & Sponsored by CM's Clark & Lumb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/13

 

1. 2/12/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    2/19/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/19/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/20/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

2.  2013-179

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with GIV Imeson, LLC for use by Supv of Elections of 50,000 Sq Ft at One Imeson Park Blvd for 10 Yrs, 1st yr $39,999.96, 2nd Yr at $260,199.96 with 3% Annual Increases Thereafter. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/26/13

 

1. 3/12/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    3/18/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/18/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/19/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/26/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

3.  2013-212

ORD Approp $1,419,781.48 from FDOT as its Financial Contribution to the Natl Pollutant Discharge Elimination System; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Auth Interlocal Agreemt Allocation & Implementation of Prog Requiremts with FDOT; Amend Ord 2012-434-E for Addnl Funding for Proj. (BT 13-047) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/16/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

4.  2013-213

ORD Approp $4,645,278 from Countywide Gen Facilities Maint Acct to create 20 Proj Specific Accts; Auth Funds Carryover to FY of Proj Completion; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Create the 20 Projs re Water Intrusion, Structural Repair, Roofing, Failing Septic Systems, Building Code & ADA Upgrades & Misc Improvemts. (BT 13-048) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer        4/16/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0 (Revised BT & CIP)

 

Tom Goldsbury, Public Works Department, Director’s Office, explained what the bill and projects entailed.

 

Council Member Holt wanted to know how was the priority list of projects created.  Mr. Goldsbury explained that a high priority determination were situations where there was potential water damage; structural problems; code violations and failed systems.  A medium priority determination focused on failing systems and deteriorated facilities.  General upgrades and repairs constituted a low priority determination.

 

The Chair implored the Public Works Department to find a way to get ahead of the curve, to anticipate problems and not wait until a building, roof or system is near collapse.

 

Council Member Matt Schellenberg alluded to recently enacted City Council legislation that required an assessment of all City buildings.  He suggested that Public Works Director Robinson be invited to appear before the Committee to apprise Members on the status of the buildings’ assessment undertaking.

 

Mr. Goldsbury was asked about projects that did not make the priority list.  He assured the Members that he would furnish that information before the next City Council meeting.

 

 

5.  2013-215

ORD Renaming Evergreen Dr which extends 520' E from San Pablo Rd S. to a Dead End, to "Beaver Dam Drive"; Directing Distribution of Ord. (Shaw) (TEU)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 5/6/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

PH-APPROVE 5-0

 

6.  2013-216

ORD Auth, in Support of ITD's Implementation of a new Cost Allocation Model, the Merger of IT (Subfund 531) & Communication (Subfund 533) into 1 Activity to Align the City Activities & Functions, Increase Govt Efficiency & Improve Delivery of Svcs to City & other Agcys. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer       4/16/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

Usha Mohan made a PowerPoint presentation on the new customer billing model of ITD.  She explained the menu of services provided by ITD and how the new customer bill model would provide a better clearer understanding of what departments are being billed for and how the charges were arrived at.  Challenges of the current billing model were cited versus what the new model provides.  Ms. Mohan noted that it was important that there be transparency in what work ITD is doing. 

 

Ms. Mohan fielded a number of questions from Members in the course of her presentation.  Maxine Person, Chief, Budget and Management, JSO, was asked to share her observations on the new customer billing model from a JSO perspective.

 

Members of the Committee expressed a reluctance to act on the proposed ordinance explaining that additional time was needed to better understand what all of the material presented entailed.  Ms. Mohan was encouraged to meet individually with the respective Council Members to further explain the new billing model.  At the discretion of the Chair, the item was deferred.

 

7.  2013-226

ORD-MC Repealing Part 2 (Entertainmt Dist), Chapt 191 (Spec Events & Entertainmt Dist), Ord Code; Amend Sec 368.105 (Exceptions), Part 1 (Gen Provisions), Chapt 368 (Noise Control), to Remove the Exception for Chapt 191. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,RCD

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/15/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/16/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

8.  2013-229

RESO Requesting FDOT to Designate Hwy A1A in Jacksonville from St Johns County Line to the Nassau County Line as a Florida Scenic Hwy. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Gulliford & Co-sponsored by CM Jones)

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/15/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Apv

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

9.  2013-241

ORD Auth a Lease Agreemt with Demetree Brothers, Inc for 50,000 Sq Ft in a Portion of Southgate Shopping Ctr, 3428 Beach Blvd for Supv of Elections Ofc for 10 Yrs, 1st Yr $0, 2nd Yr $294,999.96 with annual 3% Increase. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer & Co-sponsored by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/15/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/16/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

10.  2013-249

ORD Approp $2,000,000 from FDOT & Reapprop $2,280,194.14 from Northbank Riverwalk Renovations Proj to fund $4,870,194.14 for the New Artist Walk Extension Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Auth the Reimbursemt Agreemt & an Agreemt for Constrn & Maint of Improvemts, both bet City & FDOT; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Reflect said Changes. (BT 13-052) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

11.  2013-250

ORD Approp $485,000 from U.S. EPA for Addnl Funding for the Lincoln Villas Septic Tank Phase Out Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY; Auth U.S. EPA Grant Agreemt with EPA; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Reflect Addnl Proj Funding. (BT 13-054) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

12.  2013-256

ORD Auth 1st Amend to the Constrn Agreemt with CSX Transportation, Inc for Constrn of Grade Crossing & Intersec Improvemts for Max Leggett Parkway at US-17; Requesting One Cycle Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Emerg/Am/Apv

 

EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE 4-0 (Revised Exhibit)

 

 

Assistant General Counsel Dylan Reingold explained what the bill entailed.  He explained that the purpose of the bill was to name the City of Jacksonville as one of the insured parties in the roadway project, putting the City on equal footing with CSX with the project.  He further explained that Risk Management came across the oversight and recommended the proposed legislation to correct the omission.

 

13.  2013-260

ORD Estab an Honorary Street Designation on a Segment of Wilson Blvd from Kohn Rd to Lane Ave S for Madleane Johnson-Scott; Provide for Installation of 1 Honorary Roadway Marker; Honoring Life, Legacy & Achievemts of Ms. Johnson-Scott. (Dist 10-Brown) (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

14.  2013-261

ORD Estab an Honorary Street Designation on a Segment of Soutel Dr from the 4700 Block to the 4800 Block for Coach Billy Cobb, Sr; Provide for Installation of 2 Honorary Roadway Markers; Honoring Life, Legacy & Achievemts of Coach Cobb; Waiving Sec 745.105(e)(2), Ord Code, re Persons who Honorary Street Designation may be Named after. (Dist 10-Brown) (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            R: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

15.  2013-265

ORD Repealing Ord 2011-239-E, re Heritage River Rd & its Closure & Abandonmt; Auth Grant of Easemts with Riverfront Associates, LLC; Obligating Owner to file a Conservation Easemt within 1 Yr. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,RCD,JWW

 

Bill Summary            R: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

Jeffrey Whitson, Regional Manager, Local Government, Community Relations and Economic Development and Kenneth Hernandez, Program Manager, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, TECO/Tampa Electric Peoples Gas gave a PowerPoint presentation on the significance of compressed natural gas to municipalities and businesses.  A brief history of TECO’s business history was provided.  TECO’s provides services to JEA, the Naval facilities at Mayport, the City of Jacksonville and numerous businesses and residences.  It was contended that the City’s use of natural gas as a fuel would result in costs savings, particularly with fuel bills. 

 

Mr. Hernandez explained the state of natural gas in Florida and how TECO is the major distributor of natural gas in the state.  He explained how compressed natural gas is manufactured and proceeded to cite specific examples as to how various transit authorities, school boards, solid waste companies and others are deriving financial benefits with the use of natural gas, particularly with their vehicle fleets.

 

Council Member Reggie Brown had invited the representatives of TECO to come and provide their presentation to the Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee.

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:02 P.M.

 

 

 

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

 

05.07.13

Posted:  2:00 P.M.