JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

May 2, 2016

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

 

In attendance:  Council Members Reggie Brown (Chair), Tommy Hazouri (Vice Chair), John Crescimbeni, Al Ferraro, Reggie Gaffney, Joyce Morgan, Scott Wilson;  Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel;  Phillip Peterson, Kim Taylor Council Auditor’s Office; Jordan Elsbury, Mayor’s Office; Laurie Santana, Planning & Development Department; Katrin MacDonald, Legislative Services; John Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 P.M.

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  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, TEU (Added per C/P 11/24/15); RCDPHS removed per C/P 11/24/15)

 

    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(Removed per C/P 11/24/15)

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

2.  2015-127

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code; Updating Regs re: Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Vehicle Inspections & Insurance Requiremts; Creating Chapt 222 (Transportation Network Companies), Creating Regs for Operations Including Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Operators, Vehicle Inspections, Min Insurance Requiremts, Records Retention & Confidentiality; Creating Code Enforcemt, Civil Remedies, Violations, Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture Regs & Provide Authority to JSO, City Parking Div & Jax Airport Authority to Seize & Impound or Immobilize Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 222. (Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) (CPAC #6 Apv)

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

 

1. 2/10/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    2/17/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

    3/2/2015 TEU Sub/Rerefer 5-0;    3/2/2015 R Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

    3/3/2015 F Sub/Rerefer 7-0

 

3. 3/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

3.  2016-131

ORD Approp $30,000 from Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) Trust Fund to (1) Enable EPB Staff to Estab Partnership with U.S. Green Bldg Council, North Fla Chapt (USGBC-NF), in their LiveSMART Initiative, (2) Assist in Initial Buildout of the LiveSMART Trailer & (3) Support Outreach, Education & Engagemt of Residents; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth MOU with USGBC-NF for the LiveSMART Initiative; Designate Oversight by Dept of Regulatory Compliance; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code) for Prof Svcs of USGBC-NF. (BT 16-029) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/16

 

1. 2/23/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU,R

 

    2/29/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/29/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU, R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

4.  2016-137

ORD Transferring $479,929 in CDBG Funding Prev Provided for a Water Main Proj in the Larson Neighborhood to the Ongoing Pine Forest Infrastructure Proj. (BT 16-041) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/16

 

1. 2/23/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/29/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/29/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

5.  2016-234

ORD Approp $60,000 from Fla Dept of Health (FDOH) to Reimburse Public Bldgs Div for Costs Incurred to Repair City Bldg at 909 Haines St; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth MOA with FDOH; Amend 2015-505-E (CIP) to auth said Proj Funding; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 16-048) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    4/18/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/18/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

At the request of Council Member Tommy Hazouri, Luis Flores, Chief, Public Bldgs Division, Public Works Department, described the location of this particular building and its current use by JFRD Emergency Preparedness personnel.

 

 

 

6.  2016-237

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of a 60' Wide Unopened & Unimproved R/W on Brookway Rd bet Riverwood Ln & Green Bay Ln at Req of John A Rush III & Pamela J Rush. (Dist 5-Boyer) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 5/2/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    4/18/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

PH-APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

7.  2016-238

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of 60' Wide Unopened & Unimproved R/W near Intersec of Lane Ave & Golfview St at Req of 1839 South Lane Plaza, LLC, Subject to Reservation unto City & JEA an Easemt over Closed R/W for Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities. (Dist 9-Dennis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 5/2/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    4/18/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

PH-APPROVE 7-0

 

 

8.  2016-239

ORD Apv Conveyance of Fee Parcel 111, a Sidewalk Easemt within a Parcel at 1393 Kings Rd to FDOT needed for Kings Rd Signal Improvemt Proj, Cleveland St to Division St. (Dist 9-Dennis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    4/18/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

9.  2016-240

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Downtown Vision, Inc (Lessee) at 214 Hogan St, Ground Floor, for 1,935 Sq Ft @ Corner of Hogan & Adams Sts & 1,538 Sq Ft @ Corner of Julia & Monroe Sts, Exp 9/30/19; Lessee pays no Base Rent, but Pays $1,000/Mo for Operating Expenses with Annual 3% Escalation on 1st Anniversary; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    4/18/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/18/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

10.  2016-245

ORD Apv Transmittal of Proposed 2016B Series Text Amend #2 to the Future Land Use Element, the Capital Improvemts Element & the Transp Element of the 2030 Comp Plan. (Parola) (LUZ)

LUZ PH - 5/17/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184(3), F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4, Ord Code - 5/10/16 & 5/24/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: LUZ, F, TEU

 

    4/18/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/18/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/19/2016 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

11.  2016-252

ORD Apv Transmittal of Proposed 2016B Series Text Amend #3 to the FLUE & Transp Element of 2030 Comp Plan, to Direct City to Estab Schedule for Mobility Plan Updates & Related Tasks thru Local Ord. (Reed) (LUZ)

LUZ PH - 5/17/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184(3), F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4, Ord Code - 5/10/16 & 5/24/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: LUZ, TEU

 

    4/18/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/19/2016 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/26/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

12.  2016-287

ORD Approp $1,969,943.89 ($944,300 in Reapprop Grant Funds from EPA, Approp of $986,040 from St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist (SJRWMD) & $39,603.89 from Drainage System Rehab) to the Crystal Springs Area Drainage Proj to reduce Flooding; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth Cost-Share Agreemt with SJRWMD; Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to reduce Proj Funding for "Lincoln Villas Svc Area Sewer Improvemts" & "Drainage System Rehab" & to fund named Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 16-060) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

13.  2016-288

ORD Approp, due to Budget Increase of Public Works Dept for Tree-Related Expenditures, an addnl $50,745.19 from Tree Protection & Related Expenditures Fund to Satisfy Requiremt in Sec 111.760, Ord Code, that total amount Approp from the Fund for Tree Maint in any FY not exceed 25% of amount Budgeted in that FY for Tree Maint Activities in the Public Works Dept; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 16-070) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

14.  2016-289

ORD Transferring $100,592 from Council Operating Contingency Rsv to the Stormwater Capital Proj Fund for Drainage System Rehab, to Restore $100,592 of the $330,799 Approp in Ord 2015-783; Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to increase Funding for said Proj. (BT 16-072) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

15.  2016-290

ORD Reapprop $1,851,281.13 from Completed Capital Improvemt Projs that are Certified Complete by Director of Public Works, Closed, & had Residual Balances Returned to Source(s) of Origin & Appropriate $465,000 to Animal Care & Protective Svcs HVAC Replacemt, $150,000 to St Andrews Church/Merrill House Capital Repairs, $150,000 to Rogero Rd Roundabout Design, $225,000 to Metro Park Pavilion Removal, $126,939 to Police Memorial Building Chiller Replacemt, $359,342 to Facilities Capital Maint - Govt, $250,000 to Non-Sports Entertainmt Facilities Capital Maint & $130,000 to Public Bldgs - Roofing; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to fund said Projs; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 16-073) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

16.  2016-291

ORD Approp $17,630 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to Plant 80 Trees (30 on Sandalwood Blvd bet Atlantic Blvd & Mindanao Rd & 50 on Mindanao Rd from Aloha Dr to Witchaven St); Procuremt Directive Utilizing Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Svc; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 4-Wilson) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Wilson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

17.  2016-301

ORD Auth Amend to Lease Agreemt with Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc (Tenant) to add the W'ly Portion of 2nd Floor of Fla Theatre Bldg to allow Use by Tenant as a Hospitality Ctr for Performing Artists; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div of Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

18.  2016-302

ORD Apv Subordination to FDOT of (1) Drainage Easemt over Parcel 109 & (2) Parcels 806 & 808, Perpetual Easemts for Constrn & Maint of Storm Water Outfall Systems near Eastbound Exit Ramp to Pulaski Rd for FDOT Widening of I-295 from Dames Point Bridge to North of Pulaski Rd from 4 Lanes to 8 Lanes, for Maintaining Storm Water Mgmt Facility Outfall System for I-295. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

19.  2016-303

ORD Auth Constrn & Maint Agreemt with FDOT for the "SR 134 (103rd St) at I-295 Northbound & Southbound & at Firestone Rd"; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

20.  2016-304

ORD Auth Constrn & Maint Agreemt with FDOT for "SR 9 (I-95) at North I-295 (Cole Rd & Cole Court)" Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

21.  2016-305

ORD Auth Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal (BOT File No. 160338992) with Fla Internal Improvemt Trust Fund Bd of Trustees for Operating the Shipyard Public Pier, used Exclusively for Passive Rec Activity & in Conjunction with an Upland City Developmt for the Public, for 5-Yr Term at No Cost; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

22.  2016-306

ORD Closing & Abandoning a 60' wide Unopened & Unmaintained R/W, Comprising the S'ly 870' of the Unnamed Rd currently called Farm Bureau Rd, at Req of Dayspring Baptist Church, Subject to Reservation unto City & JEA of an Easemt over closed R/W for Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 5/16/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/10/16

 

1. 4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

23.  2016-307

ORD Amend Ord 2015-406-E, which Granted the Appl of Coastal Recycling Services, LLC for Renewal of its CON, to Amend 2 Conditions of the CON to Operate a Constrn & Demolition Debris Processing & Recycling Facility. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapter 380, Ord Code - 5/16/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/24/16

 

1.      4/26/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:07 P.M.

 

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

 

05.03.16

Posted: 4:00 P.M.