JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

April 18, 2011

2:00 P.M

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Williams Bishop (Chair), Michael Corrigan, Dick Brown, Richard Clark, John Crescimbeni, Kevin Hyde; Council Member Stephen Joost was excused. Deputy General Counsel Steve Rohan, Assistant General Counsel Dylan Reingold; Assistant Counsel Auditor Heather Norsworthy; Sherry Hall, Administration; Philip Zamarron, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2010-332

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Signature Land, Inc for "Biddy Parcel Commercial" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 71973) 52,360 Sq Ft of Shopping Ctr Uses on 3.80± Acres bet Benton & Main Sts, S of Duval Station Rd, with 10-yr Term & Assessmt of $1,596,140 in Sec 6.1, 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 - 6/2/10, 6/15/10, 7/19/10, 8/16/10, 9/20/10, 10/18/10, 11/15/10, 12/6/10, 1/18/11, 4/18/11

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/25/10

 

1. 5/11/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    5/18/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/25/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

PH/WITHDRAW 6-0

 

2.  2010-608

ORD Granting Shaws' Land Clearing, LLC's Appl for Renewal of CON to Operate a Yard Trash Processing Facility; Providing Conditions. (McCain) (Council President, Pursuant to Chapt 380, Ord Code)

TEU PH Pursuant to Section 380, Ord Code - 9/7/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/14/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/2/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

    9/7/2010 TEU Approve 5-0

 

3. 9/14/2010 CO POSTPONED to 9/28/10

 

   9/28/2010 CO REREFERRED; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

3.  2010-609

ORD Granting A-Action Recycling Corp Appl for Renewal of CON to Operate a Constrn & Demolition Materials Recovery Facility; Providing Conditions. (McCain) (Council President Pursuant to Chapt 380, Ord Code)

TEU PH Pursuant to Section 380, Ord Code - 10/4/10

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/12/10

 

1. 7/27/2010 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/2/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

3. 10/12/2010 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

4.  2011-50

ORD Auth Public Works Dept to Collect $13 Fee for Delivery of Recycle Bins to Residential Solid Waste Customers; Auth Chief of Solid Waste to Adjust Fee when Economic Factors Warrant. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/8/11

 

1. 1/25/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    1/31/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer    2/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

5.  2011-164

ORD re Duval County Courthouse Facilities Proj, Providing for Closing & Abandonment of W. Monroe St bet Broad & Pearl Sts. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH per Sec 336.10, F.S - 4/18/11

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    3/14/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DENY 3-2 (Fails) (Hyde, D. Brown)

 

Ron Barton, Executive Director, the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, made a PowerPoint presentation in support of the ordinance.  He provided background and highlighted the merits in creating a pedestrian plaza at the Courthouse.  The key objective for the front of the new courthouse building should be the pedestrians and their interface with the building.  Architect Ted Pappas noted that there was a distinction between what some perceived as a “roadway” and “vehicular access.  Breaking up downtown’s grid would have an adverse effect on downtown life.  Council Member Crescimbeni inquired about the original intent of the Council in earlier legislation that provided for Monroe Street’s closure.  After fielding questions from Council Members, the Committee heard the viewpoints of numerous citizens.

 

 

6.  2011-166

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 518 (Jax Public Safety & Maint Code), Ord Code, Secs 518.111 (Definitions) for New Definition of "Commercial Fishing Operation," 518.202 (Conditions Prohibited & Declared Public Nuisances; Penalty) to add New Subsec Addressing Regulation of Commercial Fishing Operations as Public Nuisances; Create new Subsec 518.424 (Commercial Fishing Operations). (Teal) (Introduced by C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,RCD

 

    3/14/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/14/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

There was a considerable amount of discussion on the bill and a proposed bill.  Assistant General Counsel  Jason Teal fielded a number of questions relative to the intent of the proposed legislation.  The Chair felt that in view of a host of unanswered questions raised, the bill would be deferred.

 

 

7.  2011-173

ORD Apv Settlemt in Eminent Domain of Owner's Damages of $50,000, Atty's Fees of $15,532 & Recoverable Costs of $20,920 for Total of $86,452 which is $83,518 over Prev Deposited Amt re Condemnation of 2 Parcels for Ricker Rd Proj in Case # 2008-CA-10359, City of Jax v. Richard G. Oldham, et al. (Dist 12) (Duckworth) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer    4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

A number of questions were raised concerning the high cost of the settlement and a lengthy discussion ensured.  Assistant General Counsel Twayne Duckworth provided the Committee with the background developments that led to the proposed settlement.  The Chair felt that the measure should be deferred..

 

8. 2011-176

ORD Auth Dir of Public Works to Execute all Future Bills of Sale Donating Infrastructure in R/W to JEA only as to Certain Water/Sewer Improvemts related to City Propty. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer    4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

9.  2011-181

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Utility & Drainage Easemt at 4715 Roanoke Blvd at Request of Deelandon & Shannon Bankhead in Exchange for a Relocated Drainage & Utilities Easemt to Clear Title on Propty & Satisfy the Mtg Co. (Dist 10-R. Brown) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

10.  2011-182

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Utility & Drainage Easemt which was Rsvd to City of Jax by Ord 2008-323-E at Req of Shands Jacksonville Foundation, Inc & Shands Jacksonville Properties, Inc on Behalf of U.S. Veterans Administration to allow for Constrn of a new VA Medical Facility. (Dist 7 - Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

11.  2011-184

ORD Approp $495,112.88 from Moncrief Creek Flood Control, Riverview Drainage Improvemts & VC Johnson Drainage Improvemts Projs to the Lincoln Villas Drainage Improvemt Proj, Phase 2; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to Auth Changes to said Projs. (BT 11-063) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R (Added by R Chair 4/1/11)

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

12.  2011-186

ORD Waiving Sec 804.402 (Speed Limits), Ord Code, to Reduce Speed Limit of Bartram Springs Parkway from Race Track Rd to Cherry Lake Rd from 40 MPH to State Standard of 30 MPH. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/P Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

13.  2011-187

ORD Approp $500,000 from PW Rd Capital Projs - Banking Fund Other Constrn - Countywide Intersec Improvemts, Bridge Rehab for Funding Assistance to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc for Improvemts to Gate Parkway Intersec; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Apv Grant Agreemt with said Corp. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R (Added by R Chair 4/1/11)

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

14.  2011-189

ORD re Dedication of Portion of Motes Rd Pursuant to Sec 95.361, F.S.; Making Findings; Auth Public Works to file Map with Clerk of the Court. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Corrigan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

15.  2011-191

RESO-Q re Appeal by First Florida Credit Union of a Decision by the 911 Emerg Addressing Advisory Comm to Reassign an Address Out-of-Sequence from 4230 Southpoint Pkway to be 7026 Southpoint Pkway; Adopt Findings & Conclusions of TEU Comm. (Shaw) (TEU)

TEU PH - 4/4/11, 4/18/11, 5/2/11

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,R (Added by R Chair 4/1/11)

 

    4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

16.  2011-201

ORD Approp $99,750 from PetSmart Charities Grant Funds for Targeting 1,160 Feline Surgeries, 900 Canine Surgeries & 2,600 Surgeries for Free-Roaming (Community) Cats in Zip Code 32210; Request Emerg Apv.. (BT 11-068) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 4-0

 

 

17.  2011-202

ORD Closing, Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of Drainage & Utilities Easemt at 1633 Berwick Rd, Containing no Infrastructure nor any Future Need Anticipated, at Request of Owner, Thomas Reiter, to Allow Constrn of a Garage Addition. (Dist 5-Shad) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

18.  2011-203

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Il C. Kim (Lessee) for 5 Yrs with 1 Renewal Option of 5 Yrs for 1,875 Sq Ft on 1st Fl of Ed Ball Bldg, 214 N. Hogan St, Initial Rate of $2,890.63/Mo & a 3% Annual Escalation. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

19.  2011-204

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt Contract with Republic Services of Florida, LP for "Southland Recycling Services" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 76974) 120,000 Sq Ft of Gen Heavy Industrial Uses on 80.0± Acres on Imeson Rd bet Moncrief Rd W & Garden St, with 10-yr Term & Assessmt of $303,037 in Sec 5.1, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), F.S. & Chapt 655 Ord Code. (Dist 8-Lee) (Reingold) (TEU)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 5/2/11

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,R (Added by R Chair 4/12/11)

 

 

Bill Summary            R:

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

20.  2011-208

RESO-Q re Appeal by Lat Purser & Assoc, Agent for Auld & White Holdings, LLC of a Decision by the 911 Emerg Addressing Advisory Comm to Reassign an Address Out-of-Sequence from 4168 Southpoint Pkway to be 6874 Southpoint Pkway; Adopt Findings & Conclusions of TEU Comm. (Shaw) (TEU)

TEU PH - 4/18/11, 5/2/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

There was a considerable discussion on this measure (and the companion resolution, RESO-Q 2011-191).

Planning & Development representatives explained the intent of the legislation; citizens from the affected properties explained their point of view.  Deputy General Counsel Rohan reminded the Committee that as a Quasi judicial action, all of the arguments and evidence had to be considered and weighted.  The Chair indicated that the matter would be resolved at the next Committee meeting when all of the arguments and evidence could be weighed.

 

 

21.  2011-230

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 320 (Constrn Regs & Bldg Codes), Part 4 (Permits), Sec 320.403(d)(9) (Approval of other Authorities), Ord Code & Chapt 654 (Code of Subdiv Regs) by Creating New Sec 654.123 (Design Standards: Ash Mgmt Plan for Brown's Dump & Jax Ash Sites) to Codify the Ash Mgmt Plan; Update the Land Dev Procedures Manual. (Nelson) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

22.  2011-237

ORD Estab Temp Moratorium of Dev Agreemt Annual Fees & Fair Share Contract Assessmt Pymts per Chapt 655, Ord Code (Concurrency Mgmt Syst), Part 2 (Jax Dev Agreemt Regs) & Part 3 (Fair Share Assessmt Procedures). (Reingold) (Introduced by C/P Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11

 

1. 4/12/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:59 p.m.

 

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

 

04.19.11

Posted: 5:30 p.m.