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TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
September 06,2011
GREG ANDERSON, CHAIR
CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of
Members in Attendance: Staff Attendance:
CM Greg Anderson, Chair Juliette Williams, Legislative Aide
CM Richard Clark, Vice Chair - Excused Heather Norsworthy, Asst. Auditor
CM Kimberly Daniels Steve Rohan, General
Counsel
CM Johnny Gaffney John Jackson, Chief of Research
CM Jim Love
Jessica Deal, Administration
CM Robin Lumb
CM Don Redman
Others in Attendance:
1. 2010-609 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF
AACTION RECYCLING CORPORATION FOR RENEWAL OF ITS CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (CON) TO OPERATE A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF SAID CERTIFICATE;
INCORPORATING EXHIBIT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/2/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 06, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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2.
2011-366 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE (I} THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
("PARADOR AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY")
AND DEVELOPER PARADOR PARTNERS, LLC ("PARADOR"), AND (II) THE
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND PARKING RIGHTS AGREEMENT, OPTION AGREEMENT AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS DESCRIBED IN THE PARADOR AGREEMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
STRENGTHENING THE URBAN CORE BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DOWNTOWN PARKING FOR
OFFICE, RETAIL AND VISITATION USES, INCLUDING BY RESERVING SHORT TERM PARKING
SPACES FOR THE BENEFIT OF LANDING RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT PATRONS AND OTHER
MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN A NEW APPROXIMATELY 500-SPACE PARKING GARAGE
("PARADOR GARAGE") TO SERVE THE ADJACENT SUNTRUST BUILDING AND
PROVIDE PUBLIC PARKING FOR AREA RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS INCLUDING THE LANDING,
WHICH GARAGE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED BY PARADOR ON THE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BAY AND HOGAN STREETS IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE;
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $3.5 MILLION FOR A CITY GRANT TO PARADOR UPON
THE OPENING OF THE PARADOR GARAGE; AUTHORIZING A PARKING VALIDATION PROGRAM
GRANT ("PARKING VALIDATION PROGRAM") TO ENABLE PARADOR TO PROVIDE
PARKING DISCOUNTS TO LANDING RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT PATRONS WHO PARK IN THE
PARADOR GARAGE, WITH THE CITY CONTRIBUTING UP TO $132,250 PER YEAR BEGINNING IN
THE SIXTH YEAR AFTER THE OPENING OF THE PARADOR GARAGE AND CONTINUING UNTIL
MARCH 13, 2031, FOR A TOTAL AGGREGATE MAXIMUM CITY GRANT OF $1,587,000 FOR THE
PARKING VALIDATION PROGRAM, PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT THE PARKING VALIDATION
PROGRAM IS CONTINGENT UPON (A) THE APPROVAL OF THE PARADOR AGREEMENT BY
JACKSONVILLE LANDING INVESTMENTS, LLC ("JLI"), THE CURRENT TENANT
UNDER THE DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 3, 1985
BETWEEN THE CITY AND JLI'S PREDECESSOR, AS AMENDED, FOR THE LEASE OF THE
LANDING UNDERLYING AND SURROUNDING THE LANDING BUILDINGS ("LANDING
LEASE"), AND (B) JLI'S RELEASE OF ITS PRESENT RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT ITS OWN
PARKING GARAGE IN A DEFINED AREA OF DOWNTOWN AND RECEIVE SIMILAR CITY
INCENTIVES PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE LANDING LEASE
DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2007; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO GRANT PARADOR A FIVE-YEAR
OPTION TO PURCHASE THE "SISTER CITIES PARCEL" LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BAY AND WATER STREETS, PURSUANT TO THE
TERMS OF THE OPTION AGREEMENT ("OPTION AGREEMENT") ATTACHED TO THE
PARADOR AGREEMENT, CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY OBTAINING TITLE TO THE SISTER
CITIES PARCEL FROM THE CURRENT OWNER, PROJECT RIVERWATCH, LLC, PURSUANT TO A
PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PROJECT RIVERWATCH, LLC, TO
BE AUTHORIZED IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION BEING FILED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY HEREWITH;
WAIVING SECTIONS 122.431 THROUGH 122.434, ORDINANCE CODE, REQUIRING ONE OR MORE
APPRAISALS BEFORE SELLING ANY CITY PROPERTY LOCATED IN A COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AREA, INCLUDING THE DOWNTOWN AREA, AND FURTHER REQUIRING NOTICE
TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO ADVERTISING FOR ANY PROPOSALS AND SEPARATE NOTICE
TO CITY COUNCIL NOT LESS THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF ANY SUCH
PROPOSALS; PROVIDING THAT THE REASON FOR THE FOREGOING WAIVER IS THAT (A) THE
SALE OF THE SISTER CITIES PARCEL IS PURSUANT TO THE OPTION AGREEMENT APPROVED
BY THIS ORDINANCE, (B) THE SALE WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE JEDC, (C) THE SALE
IS CONTINGENT UPON PARADOR'S READINESS TO DEVELOP AT LEAST A TWO-STORY
STRUCTURE ON THE PARCEL AND ADJACENT LAND, AND (D) THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AREA PROPERTY DISPOSITION REQUIREMENTS IN §163.380, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE
FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS REQUIREMENTS
CONTAINED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FUTURE FISCAL YEARS;
AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY
ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO DE-AUTHORIZE PRIORITY 1 STATUS FOR THE PROJECT
"MET PARK REDEVELOPMENT"; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO THE ABOVE AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING TECHNICAL
CHANGES TO THE DOCUMENTS; DESIGNATING THE JEDC AS CONTRACT MONITOR; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
; 6/6/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 07, 2011
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 06, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Daniels, Gaffney,
Love, Lumb, Redman, ( 5 )
NAYS -
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3.
2011-412 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $1,300,000 IN INVESTMENT POOL EARNINGS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR
PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER STREET GARAGE, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-101;
PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; AMENDING THE 2011-2015
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO
INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "WATER STREET GARAGE
UPDATE" AND TO REDUCE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "FACILITIES
CAPITAL MTNCE - GOV'T"; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 7/18/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: July 19, 2011
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 06, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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4.
2011-457 AN ORDINANCE MAKING
FINDINGS; GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF JONES ROAD LANDFILL & RECYCLING, LTD.
FOR RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION OF ITS CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY (CON) TO OPERATE A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS DISPOSAL
FACILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF SAID CERTIFICATE; INCORPORATING EXHIBIT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 8/1/2011
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 06, 2011
The Chair OPENED the Public
Hearing and extended the floor to anyone desiring to address the Council. The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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5. 2011-458
AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS; GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL
WASTE CONTROL, INC. FOR RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION OF ITS CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (CON) TO OPERATE A BIOMEDICAL WASTE AND REGULATED
GARBAGE STERILIZER FACILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF SAID CERTIFICATE;
INCORPORATING EXHIBIT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 8/1/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 06, 2011
The Chair OPENED the Public
Hearing and extended the floor to anyone desiring to address the Council. The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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6.
2011-494 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER,
THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AS LANDLORD, AND
U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL-NORTH FLORIDA CHAPTER, INC., A FLORIDA
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, AS TENANT; SAID LEASE BEING FOR FIVE (5) YEARS, FOR
4,940 SQUARE FEET ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE MAIN LIBRARY PARKING GARAGE LOCATED
AT 33 WEST DUVAL STREET, AT NO RENTAL OR UTILITY COST TO TENANT; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.; 8/1/2011
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 02, 2011
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 06, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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7.
2011-513 A RESOLUTION CALLING TO
ACTION ALL CITIZENS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA TO JOIN THE "SUPPORT OUR
PORT" BRING THE NOISE COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN BY RAISING AWARENESS THROUGH
EDUCATION, ACTIVISM AND LETTER WRITING; MOBILIZING NORTHEAST FLORIDA'S
COMPETITIVE SPIRIT TO DRIVE PORT PROGRESS, A STRONGER ECONOMY AND A BETTER
QUALITY OF LIFE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 8/15/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 06, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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8.
2011-536 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 655 (CONCURRENCY AND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM), PART 1 (GENERAL
PROVISIONS), PART 2 (JACKSONVILLE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGULATIONS) AND PART 3
(FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES); AND STRIKING PART 5 (INDUSTRIAL USES) AND
ESTABLISHING A NEW PART 5 (MOBILITY FEE), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CREATE A MOBILITY
SYSTEM TO REPLACE THE TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY AND FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT
CONTRACT SYSTEM, CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 2030 MOBILITY PLAN
AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONCURRENCY STATUTE, SECTION 163.3180, FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 8/15/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ZONING: August 16, 2011
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 06, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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9.
2011-537 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE SETTLEMENT OF A DISPUTE BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND LARRY AND
BRENDALIN HARDEN, WITH RESPECT TO THE EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF IMPROVEMENTS AT
6113 AND 6115 NORWOOD AVENUE, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA; APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE
FOR THE SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FROM JUDGMENT, CLAIMS AND
LOSSES FUNDS, UPON SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE
SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY OTHER
SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS; APPROPRIATING $150,000 FROM JUVENILE JUSTICE TO JUDGMENT,
CLAIMS AND LOSSES TO FUND THE SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND
LARRY AND BRENDALIN HARDEN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/15/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 06, 2011
The Chair OPENED the Public
Hearing and extended the floor to anyone desiring to address the Council. The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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