JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

November 5, 2012

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

In Attendance:  Council Members Greg Anderson (Chair), Jim Love, Robin Lumb, Ray Holt; Council Member Matt Schellenberg was excused; Council  Member Reggie Brown was not present; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel;  Heather Reber, Council Auditor’s Office; Tiffani Daily, Administration ; Juliette Williams; Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:03p.m.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2012-492

ORD Approp $13,400,000 from the JIA/CRA Tax Increment Dist to fund (1) Duval Rd Expansion ($3,400,000) & (2) Future North Access Rd ($10,000,000); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013; Auth 3rd Amend to Fair Share Contract with Signature Land, Inc, Assigned to Signature Parkway, LLP re Improvemt of Duval Rd bet Main St & Airport Center Dr; Auth Locally Funded Agreemt with FDOT for Proposed I-95 Interchange Improvemts at Pecan Park Rd, Proposed Pecan Park Rd Improvemts &/or Proposed JIA North Access Rd; Modifying JIA/CRA Plan to include "Duval Rd Expansion Proj & North Access Rd Proj & Include a Residential Use, Neighborhood Impact  & Affordable Housing Element. (Dist 11-Holt) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Holt)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 8/20/12, 9/4/12, 9/17/12, 10/1/12, 10/15/12, 11/19/12

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/15/12 (Per Reso 2012-466-A)

 

1. 7/24/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/6/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer         8/7/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/15/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

    9/4/2012 TEU PH Continued/Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

    9/5/2012 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 9/11/2012 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

2.  2012-529

ORD Apv 2nd Amend to Redev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Casto Southeast, Inc & Successor Christieco, Inc to Extend Date on Which City can Draw on the Ltr of Credit to 1/1/17. (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Anderson & Co-sponsored by CM's Schellenberg, Redman & Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/12

 

1. 8/28/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    9/4/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/5/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

3.  2012-553

ORD Auth a Constrn & Maint Agreemt with FDOT for FDOT Improvemts to SR 13 (Hendricks Ave from Arbor Ln to Lasalle St for the Landon Middle School Safe Routes to School Proj; Upon Completion, the City shall Own, Operate, Maintain & Repair the Improvemts. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/12

 

1. 9/11/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F, (Added to PHS 9/17/12 per CP)

 

    9/17/2012 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/18/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/25/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

4.  2012-596

ORD Auth a Constrn Agreemt with CSX Transportation, Inc to Install a new Crossing Surface & Signal Relocation & a Turn Lane Easemt on CSXT Propty at Duval Rd (Max Leggett Pkway), Conditioned on Pymt of all Costs by Signature Parkway, LLC to CSXT, No Costs to be Borne by City. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/12

 

1. 10/9/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    10/15/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

Council Member Anderson questioned whether the City incurred any costs with the project.  Monroe Hazen of the Public Works Department explained that the new crossing and signal equipment was being installed at no cost to the City; the City is responsible for ongoing maintenance of the crossing.  The Florida Department of Transportation is tasked by the Federal Rail Administration to oversee railroad crossings.  In an answer to a question raised by Council Member Lumb, the City can make suggestions about particular rail crossings but the ultimate decision is FDOT’s and its assessment of traffic and other data.  A third party, Signature Parkway, LLC, is paying for this particular railroad crossing since that firm is building the road that requires new crossing and signal work.

 

5.  2012-598

ORD Approp $103,500 from Handicapped Parking Fines & Forfeits Trust Fund to the Military Affairs, Veterans & Disabled Svcs Dept to fund Purchase of Food & Beverages for the Spirit of ADA Education & Awareness Luncheon, the 10th Annual Fun with the Suns, Parking Volunteer Qtrly Training & Graduation Class, Mayor's Disability Council Annual Retreat & the Annual ADA Symposium; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014; Require Report to Council Auditors. (BT 12-101) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/12

 

1. 10/9/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    10/15/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0 (Add Attachment to BT)

 

Beth Meyer, Manager of Disable Services and ADA Coordinator addressed questions raised by Council Member Lumb as to how the appropriated funds are allocated, i.e., the specific programs and costs.

 

6.  2012-601

ORD Approp $27,000 from Ofc of Economic Dev - Permanent & Probationary Salaries' Auth Agreemt with Dietrich Planning, LLC to Produce a Housing Element Study & Plan Update for the JIA/CRA; Invoking Exception of 126.107(g), Ord Code, to Award Consulting Svcs to said Firm to Prepare an Updated Compliant Plan for the JIA/CRA; Provide Oversight by Plan & Dev Dept. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/12

 

1. 10/9/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    10/15/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/16/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0 (Change Acct Info & Add Road Proj References to CRA Plan)

 

Heather Reber explained what the amendment entailed.  Council Member Holt explained the need for the study that the appropriation funds.  The study is required by the Office of General Counsel so that the two road projects in Ordinance 2012-492 (Duval Road and North Access Road) can move forward.  The study will meet CRA requirements.  The Council Member indicated that he has the support of the Office of Economic Development and the Mayor’s Office for this particular study.

 

7.  2012-625

RESO Recognizing the Unique Quality of Owning an Electric & Water Authority; Encouraging Mayor to Direct the Procuremt Div to Issue a RFP for Sale of the JEA. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

 

1. 10/9/2012 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    10/15/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/15/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

8.  2012-649

ORD Granting Appl of Jabrusco, LLC d/b/a/ First Coast Mulch & Recycling for Renewal of its CON to Operate a Yard Trash & Clean Wood Processing Facility; Provide for Conditions. (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. 10/23/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:22 P.M.

 

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

 

11.06.12

Posted: 4:30 P.M.