JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

September 3, 2008

10:00  A.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Bishop (Chair), Gaffney, Johnson, Redman, Shad; Council Members Clark and Joost were excused.  Steve Rohan, Dylan Reingold and Shannon Eller, Office of General Counsel; Phillip Peterson, Council Auditor’s Office; Lisa Rinaman, Administration; Brad Thoburn, Stephen Smith, Laurie Kattreh,  Planning & Development Department; Sharonda Pender, Legislative Services.

 

The Chair convened the meeting at 10:06 a.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2006-794

RESO Making Findings; Designating Soutel/Moncrief Community Redev Area as Jax Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (Dist 10-Jones) (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 7/25/2006 CO  Introduced: ECID,TEUS

 

    8/1/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/1/2006 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/8/2006 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; ECID (RCD 7/1/07),TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

    3/18/2008 RCD Approve 7-0

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

DEFER

 

2.  2007-803

ORD Amend Sec 656.1402 (Approval Procedure), Ord Code to estab Membership Terms for the Transit Oriented Dev Comm Members, adding T.O.D. Suitable Locations & Clarify that the T.O.D. Comm is Advisory to the Planning Comm; Attach Updated List of Suitable Locations. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

LUZ PH -

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. -

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: LUZ, TEU

 

    8/7/2007 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

3.  2007-968

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with SS Investment Group, LLC, for "Northwood Town Center" Proj (CCAS/CRC # 46427), 999 Single-Family Dwelling Units, 500 Condo/Townhomes, 750,000 Sq Ft Shopping Ctr, 300,000 Sq Ft Ofc Use, 125 Hotel Rooms & 300,000 Sq Ft Light Industrial Uses on 1,493.12± Acres on Propty Bounded by Acree Rd, Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad Tracks, US-1 & Plummer Rd, with 10-yr Term & Assessmt of $32,024,557 in Sector 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 - 10/02/07, 10/16/07, 11/6/07, 11/20/07, 12/4/07, 1/3/08, 1/15/08, 2/5/08, 2/20/08, 3/4/08, 3/18/08, 4/1/08, 4/15/08, 5/6/08, 6/3/08, 6/17/08, 7/15/08, 8/5/08, 8/19/08, 9/3/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/07

 

1. 9/11/2007 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    9/18/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/25/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

4.  2007-1114

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portions of Rosselle St, an 80' Opened & Improved R/W bet Stockton & Copeland Sts at Request of Miller Electric Co to allow for Green Space of Company Master Plan, Subject to Reservation of an All Utilities Easemt. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10 F.S. - 11/20/07, 12/4/07, 1/03/08, 1/15/08, 2/5/08, 2/20/08, 3/4/08, 3/18/08, 4/1/08, 4/15/08, 5/6/08, 6/3/08, 6/17/08, 7/15/08, 8/5/08, 8/19/08, 9/3/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    11/6/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     FACT SHEET

 

DEFER

 

5.  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     FACT SHEET     F: defer

 

DEFER

 

6.  2008-296

RESO Tentatively Apv Duval Multi-Residential Svcs, Inc a Non-Residential Solid Waste Collection Franchise; Provide Conditions. (Sidman) (C/P Davis, Pursuant to Chapt 380 & C/M Graham)

 

1. 4/8/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    4/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/22/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

7.  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

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

 

 

DEFER

 

8.  2008-538

ORD Auth Amended & Restated Landfill Operation & Constrn Agreemt with Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc, Exempting the Agreemt from, or Waiving, the Provisions of Part 2 (Supplies, Contractual Svcs & Capital Improvemts) & Part 3 (Prof Svcs Contracts) of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code to allow Execution of Agreemt without Competitive Bidding &/or Proposal Procedures due to (1) Council Apv of this Agreemt), (2) Contractor's Knowledge & Experience with this Facility & (3) the Requiremt for Contractor or City to Competitively Bid Constrn of New Landfill Facility when the Appropriate Landfill Permits are Obtained & the Permit Requiremts & Specifications are Known. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    7/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     R: defer                         F: sub/rerefer

 

(F)SUB/REREFER 4-0

 

The Substitute cleared up a number of minor issues to accommodate changes in technology.

 

9.  2008-556

ORD Adopt 5-Yr Prog for 2nd Gas Tax Funds for Roads for 2008-2009 FY. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     F: defer

 

DEFER

 

10.  2008-630

ORD Auth Option to Purchase with ICI Villages, LLC; Approp $10,500,000 from Landfill Closure Acct for a 500 Acre Site Adjacent to Trail Ridge Landfill for use as a Borrow Pit for Fill Material; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend 2007-814-E (CIP) to auth Proj. (BT  ) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     FACT SHEET     F: amend/approve

 

(F)AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

The amendment appropriate funds from Landfill Closure Acct. or Banking Fund (to be repaid from closure acct. when obligations Is released from State); ID BT # in bill; attaches execute BT; replaces option agreement on file.

 

 

11.  2008-648

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Newcom Development, LLC for "Greenland Road Commercial Park - Magellan Academy" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 70331) 13,000 Sq Ft Daycare Ctr on 17.647± Acres on Greenland Rd bet Greenland Chase Blvd & Grenada Dr, with 3 yr Term & Assessmt of $196,473 in Sec 3.1, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), F.S. & Chapt 655, Ord Code. (Dist 5-Shad) (Reingold) (TEU)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 9/3/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/08

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/19/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

(strike Magellan Academy & insert child care center)

 

12.  2008-649

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Mark B MacLean for "MacLean Estates" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 50831) 30 Single Family Units on 5.27± Acres on Parental Home Rd bet Ibach & Ebersol Rds, with 5 yr Term & Assessmt of $249,517 in Sec 3.4, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), F.S. & Chapt 655, Ord Code. (Dist 4-Redman) (Reingold) (TEU)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 9/3/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/08

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/19/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

13.  2008-677

ORD Apv Engagemt of Tanner Bishop, Attys, as Spec Counsel on Behalf of City re an Attorneys Fee Dispute & Insurance Coverage Claims in the Toxic Tort Ash Site Litigation; Approp $250,000 of Ofc of Gen Counsel Retained Earnings; Auth Funds Carryover. (Laquidara) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/08

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/18/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/19/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY    F: approve

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

(include in engagement letter that counsel will notify OGC if fees will exceed $250,000)

 

14.  2008-679

ORD Amend Chapt 655 (Concurrency Mgmt Syst), to Estab a new Sec 655.309 (Extension of Fair Share Assessmt Contracts). (Reingold) (C/M Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/08

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/18/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/19/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     F: amend/approve

 

(F)AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

Amendment requires extension contracts to be forwarded to Council Auditor and OGC for approval before Director approves; includes inflation rates in 5% payment; changes 150 to 655.

 

 

15.  2008-680

ORD Amend Sec 655.304 (Extension of Fair Share Assessmt Admin Procedures; Admin Apv Process for Fair Share Assessmt Contracts with Assessmts Less than $100,000) re Procedures for Addressing Errors in Assessmt Calculations. (Reingold) (C/M Clark & Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/08

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/18/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/19/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     F: amend/approve

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

The amendment removes “extension of” pg 1, line 8; includes same language in 655.305 – Assessments over $100,000.

 

16.  2008-681

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with First Coast Baptist Church for "First Coast Baptist Church Classroom Building" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 70615) 47,000 Sq Ft Private School on 8.881± Acres at 7587 Blanding Blvd, with 2 yr Term & Assessmt of $209,937 in Sec 4.2, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), F.S. & Chapt 655, Ord Code. (Dist 14-Corrigan) (Reingold) (TEU)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 9/3/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/08

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/19/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

(correct assessment amt to $228,192; replace Exh B & Exh G)

 

17.  2008-683

ORD Permitting Perpendicular Parking Spaces on E/S of Arco Dr & S/S of Los Santos Way (Adjacent to 900 Univ Blvd N). (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Eller) (C/M Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/08

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/19/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

18.  2008-702

ORD Amend Secs 320.402 (Appl for Permit); 320.409 (Schedule of Permit Fees); 320.410 (Conditions of Permit) & 320.411 (Revocation of Permit), Ord Code re Suspension & Reactivation of Permits; Require Repairs, Renovations & Alterations of Existing Pools & Spas to be Contracted by State Certified contractor & Permitted by Bldg Inspection Div; Update Permit Fee Schedule; Exempt from Inspection (1) Roofing Repairs or Reroofing not Exceeding $2,500 in Total Cost & (2) Repairs, Renovations & Alterations of Existing Swimming Pools & Spas. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

19.  2008-710

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Westland Residential Development, LLC for "Willow Lakes - Westland Village" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 49507) 98,550 Sq Ft Retail Use on 28.355± Acres on Collins Rd bet I-295 & Grayfield Dr, with 3 yr Term & Assessmt of $2,995,136 in Sec 4.2, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), F.S. & Chapt 655, Ord Code. (Dist 14-Corrigan) (Reingold) (TEU)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 9/16/08

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

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

20.  2008-711

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Sidewalk Easemt in Magnolia Gardens bet Raines Ave & Ardisia Rd W at Req of Right of Way & Grounds Maint Div to Prevent Public Ingress & Egress thru Easemt. (Dist 10 - M. Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  2008-725

ORD Approp $157,460.13 from Rsv for Fed Progs to Close Out the Mayport Ferry Sub-Fund. (BT 08-172) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     F: read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

22.  2008-726

ORD Transferring $15,780,950 BJP Transp Pay-Go Funding to Subsidies & Contributions to Other Govt (Sub-Object 8101) to Reflect Accounting Changes Required by 2nd Amend to the BJP Interlocal Agreemt with JTA. (BT 08-173) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     F: read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

23.  2008-727

ORD Approp $58,500 from Tree Mitigation Fund for Tree Planting & Landscaping for Boote Boulevard Tree Planting Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 11-Holt) (McCain) (C/M Holt)

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

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     F: read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

24.  2008-744

RESO Requesting & Auth Gen Counsel to Pursue all Legal & Admin Avenues to Prevent a 4-Mile Polluting Pipeline from the Georgia-Pacific Corp Paper Mill to the St Johns River in Putnam County, which will Damage the St Johns River Water Resources or Ecology; Auth Retention of Spec Counsel if Necessary. (Rohan) (C/M Webb)

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,TEU,RCD

 

                                   BILL SUMMARY     R: read 2nd & rerefer             PHS: read 2nd & rerefer

 

                                   READ 2ND & REREFER

 

Laurie Kattreh of Planning & Development made a presentation on the transportation concurrency review process, explaining how the Planning & Development Department works with the Auditor’s Office in arriving at actual numbers in concurrency issues in  fair share assessment projects.  The procedures, concurrency application and traffic impacts were among the components explained and discussed.

 

There being no further business on the agenda, meeting was adjourned at 10:51 a.m.

 

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

 

09.04.08

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