JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

November 14, 2011

2:00 P.M

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Greg Anderson (Chair), Dr. Johnny Gaffney, Richard Clark, Kimberly Daniels, Don Redman, Jim Love, Council Member Robin Lumb; Heather Norsworthy, Council Auditor’s Office; Steve Rohan, Dylan Reingold, Office of General Counsel; Jessica Deal, Administration; Juliette Williams, Legislative Services Division; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2011-308

RESO-Q re  Appeal by Liberty Property Limited Partnership of a Decision of the 911 Emerg Addressing Advisory Comm to Reassign an Out of Sequence Address Number of 6600 Southpoint Parkway to a New Address of 6680 Southpoint Parkway; Adopt Findings & Conclusions of the TEU Comm. (Dist 4 - Redman) (Shaw) (TEU)

TEU PH - 10/17/11, 10/31/11,12/5/11

 

1. 5/10/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    5/16/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/24/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

2.  2011-309

RESO-Q re Appeal by Alan Fetner, Fetner & Hartigan Periodontics of a Decision of the 911 Emerg Addressing Advisory Comm to Reassign an Out of Sequence Address Number of 4211 Southpoint Parkway to a New Address of 7043 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 2; Adopt Findings & Conclusions of the TEU Comm. (Dist 4 - Redman) (Shaw) (TEU)

TEU PH - 10/17/11, 10/31/11,12/5/11

 

1. 5/10/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    5/16/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/24/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

    9/19/2011 TEU Amend/Rerefer 7-0

 

3. 9/27/2011 CO AMENDED/Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

In view of the fact that the Committee would have public hearings on this and the other four reassigned address items at the December 5, 2011 meeting, the Chair asked Council Member Redman if he had anything to report on the status of his meetings with the various parties.  Council Member Redman indicated that he has been meeting and working with the Planning & Department staff and the owners and tenants of the address reassignment sites and that he expects that by the December 5th meeting, issues will be resolved to everyone’s satisfaction.

 

DEFER

 

 

3.  2011-607

RESO Req FDEP to Delay Issuance of the Georgia Pacific Paper Mill Discharge Permit until all Outstanding Questions have been Answered & a Comprehensive & thorough Chemical Engineering Analysis of the Mill's Waste Stream be Completed. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Love)

 

1. 9/13/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,RCDPHS,JWW

 

    9/14/2011 JWW Approve 6-5

 

    9/19/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/20/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/27/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, RCDPHS

 

    10/17/2011 TEU Approve 3-3 (Clark, Gaffney, Redman)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

The measure was moved and seconded for discussion; the Chair indicated that at the close of the questions and discussions, he was going to defer the item for another cycle.

 

Council Members Lumb and Daniels raised a number of questions with Gary Plant, an official with Georgia-Pacific who manages the Palatka mill.  Questions centered on the degree of dioxins in the effluent that the mill’s pipeline could conceivably discharge into the river.  Mr. Frost felt that the amount would be immeasurable, that G-P was using a process that would reduce the levels to infinitesimally small amounts.

 

Council Member Redman wanted to know that if Mr. Frost felt that all of the questions raised about the pipeline project had been addressed and answered.  Mr. Frost indicated that G-P had answered all of the questions and requirements of DEP had been met, that G-P had adhered to the requirements of the Administrative Law Order. 

 

Council Member Love asked the St. Johns Riverkeeper, Neil Armingeon, to comment on the water quality standards for dioxins in the river.  Mr. Armingeon replied that there were no standards.  Moreover, he felt that all of the questions on the pipeline issue had not been answered.  Mr. Armingeon indicated that chronic toxicity remains an issue.

 

At the close the ensuing dialogue, the Chair deferred the item until the next meeting.

 

 

DEFER

 

 

4.  2011-612

RESO-Q re Appeal by Laura Bittencourt of a Decision of the 911 Emerg Addressing Adv Comm to Re-Assign an Out of Sequence Address Number Currently at 6639 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 103 & Assigning a New Address of 6559 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 103; Adopt Recommendations of the TEU Comm. (Dist 4-Redman) (Shaw) (TEU)

TEU PH - 10/17/11, 10/31/11,12/5/11

 

1. 9/13/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    9/19/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/27/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

 

DEFER

5.  2011-613

RESO-Q re Appeal by Sayer Enterprises, Inc d/b/a Southern Development Corp of a Decision of the 911 Emerg Addressing Adv Comm to Re-Assign an Out of Sequence Address Number Currently at 6639 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 107 & Assigning a New Address of 6559 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 107; Adopt Recommendations of the TEU Comm. (Dist 4-Redman) (Shaw) (TEU)

TEU PH - 10/17/11, 10/31/11,12/5/11

 

1. 9/13/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    9/19/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/27/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred;TEU

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

6.  2011-614

RESO-Q re Appeal by Ken Jackson, Managing Member of Bengal Properties, LLC of a Decision of the 911 Emerg Addressing Adv Comm to Re-Assign an Out of Sequence Address Number Currently at 6639 Southpoint Parkway, & Assigning a New Address of 6559 Southpoint Parkway; Adopt Recommendations of the TEU Comm. (Dist 4-Redman) (Shaw) (TEU)

TEU PH - 10/17/11, 10/31/11,12/5/11

 

1. 9/13/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    9/19/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/27/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

7.  2011-674

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Property Management Support, Inc for "Pablo Creek West" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 78861) 24,890 Sq Ft Shopping Ctr Uses on 33.77± Acres on Beach Blvd bet Hodges Blvd & Windmaker Ln with 7-yr Term & Assessmt of $91,955 in Sec 3.1, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180, F.S. & Chapt 655 Ord Code. (Dist 3-Clark) (Reingold) (TEU)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 11/14/11

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/8/11

 

1. 10/25/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    10/31/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

PH – AMEND/APPROVE 6 - 0

1.       Change acreage  to 3.77 within the bill

2.       Correct FS sector to 3.4 within the bill and on Ex B of the contract

 

 

8.  2011-676

ORD Auth a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant with Fla DEP for R/W Propty in Front of 2097 Edison Ave to Ensure Proper Handling of Groundwater from Offsite Propty onto City's R/W Propty; Auth an Agreemt with I.B.N., Inc for Protections to the City due to Groundwater Contamination that Remains in Place; Directing Distribution of Legislation Copies. (Dist 9-Jones) (Nelson) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/8/11

 

1. 10/25/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    10/31/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY                      Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5 - 0

 

9.  2011-694

ORD Approp $175,500 from Old Kings Rd Landfill Mitigation Acct for the Appraisal, Environmental Survey & Purchase of Propty Adjacent to Scott Park for a Future Parking Lot & Sports Facility; Apv Purchase of Land along 2800 Block of Hamilton Circle, bet Longleaf St & Vernon Rd. (Dist 10-Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/8/11

 

1. 10/25/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS

 

    10/31/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/1/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE  5 - 0

Appropriate only $13,000 for appraisals, surveys and environmental assessment. Subsequent bill will appropriate funds for purchase

 

10.  2011-695

ORD Approp $1,000,000 ($593,956 from Nuisance Abatemt Assessmt, $61,373 from Interest Sanitary Assessmt, $138,528 from Demolition Assessmt & $206,143 from Code Violation Fines) to the Nuisance Abatemt Lien Spec Rev Fund for Nuisance Abatemt Contracting City-Wide; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013. (BT 12-017) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/22/11

 

1. 11/8/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

                                                  Fact Sheet

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

11.  2011-696

ORD Granting Appl of Bio-Haz, Inc for Initial CON to Operate the Biomedical Waste Transport Facility at 2980 Faye Rd. (McCain) (Introduced by Council President pursuant to Chapt 380, Ord Code)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapter 380, Ord Code -

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

 

1. 11/8/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

                                                  Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

12.  2011-700

ORD Auth 2nd Amend to Redev Agreemt dtd 3/4/04, as Amended, bet City, JEDC & Metropolitan Parking Solutions, LLC for Dev, Constrn & Operation of a Courthouse Garage, Sports Complex Garage & Arena Garage; 2nd Amend Extends City's Purchase Option Period for 2 Yrs at No Addnl Cost to City & Reduced Developer's Annual Return from 8% to 6.75%. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Introduced by CM Anderson, Gulliford & Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/22/11

 

1. 11/8/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS

 

 

                                                    Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

13.  2011-706

RESO Supporting Passage of Fla House Bill 289 & Senate Bill 500 Designating Portion of SR 101/Mayport Rd from SR A1A to the Wonderwood Connector as "USS Stark Memorial Dr"; Directing Distribution of Legislation. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Holt)

 

1. 11/8/2011 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

14.  2011-719

RESO Designating Propty at 5441 W 5th St as a Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (Nelson) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapts 166.041(3)(c)(2) & 376.80  F.S. - 12/13/11

 

1. 11/8/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,RCDPHS

               

                                READ 2ND & REREFER

 

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Dr. Johnny Gaffney introduced officials with Quality Industries for their presentation of a proposed project for costs savings for the City in energy conserving lighting.  By retrofitting lighting for streets, libraries, parking lots and other facilities, the City would incur energy savings, create job opportunities and reduce crime.  Retrofitting lighting and light fixture replacement  would vast reduce power consumption.  The costs to the City would be minimal.  A dialogue of questions and answers ensued.  Council Member Lumb wanted to know if the company representatives could name a municipality that has adopted their proposed lighting project.  The prison system in Georgia was cited as an entity in  the Southeast that has taken advantage of and achieved savings in the adoption of the proposed project. 

 

JTA officials Michael Blaylock, Blair Fishburn, and Clinton Forbes apprised the Committee on the merits of a fare increase for JTA riders.  Increased operating costs, particularly the price of fuel, was a factor.  The fares have not had an increase since 2007.  JTA’s fairs were comparable to, if not lower, than other mass transportation systems in Florida or in other cities across the country.  JTA officials had been having public meetings and focus group forums to gauge public input and response.   They will continue to seek the public’s input until December 2nd, at which time the staff will make recommendations to the JTA Board (on December 8th).  If the Board approves the proposed rate increases, the new fares become effective January 30, 2012.  A major concern of JTA is transportation for the disadvantaged.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

 

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

 

11.15.11

Posted: 12:00 p.m.