JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

September 17, 2012

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

In Attendance:  Council Members Greg Anderson (Chair), Jim Love, Matt Schellenberg, Ray Holt, Robin Lumb; Deputy General Counsel Steve Rohan, Assistant General Counsels Dylan Reingold and Jason Gabriel;  Heather Reber, Council Auditor’s Office; Tiffani Daily, Administration ; Philip Zamarron; 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.  2012-451

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 30 (Planning & Dev Dept), Sec 30.204 (Functions), Ord Code & Chapt 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regs), Secs 745.231 (Procedures to Notify Propty Owners & Occupants of Duplicate Street Names & Out of Sequences Addresses) & 745.232 (Appeals), to Supplement & Clarify Existing Re-Addressing Display & Appellate Procedures including that all Appeals of 911 Address shall be Heard by the Planning Comm. (Rohan) (TEU)

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: R,TEU,LUZ

 

    8/6/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 

 

    8/7/2012 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            R:

 

As the Chair indicated in the agenda meeting, he noticed a meeting for Tuesday to discuss the ramifications of the bill.  At the end of the meeting, a decision would be made as to whether or not the bill will be withdrawn.

 

 

DEFER

 

2.  2012-456

ORD Auth Chief of Real Estate to Execute a Communication Tower Lease with TowerCom III, LLC for Alberts Field at 12073 Brady Rd; Waive Sec 122.454 (Lease Fees) of Subpart E (Permits for Communication Antennas & Towers on City Propty), Part 2 (Real Propty), Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code; Provide Lease Fee Rate Ranging on $400/Mo & $700/Mo, with all other Terms of Lease Consistent with Subpart E & the Master Tower Lease Agreemt. (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

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: R,TEU,F

 

    8/6/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            R:

 

DEFER

 

3.  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, 9/25/12

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

 

 

4.  2012-510

ORD Auth Interlocal Agreemt for Creation of Metropolitan Planning Org bet City, FDOT, Clay County, Nassau County, St Johns County, City of St Augustine, JAA, JPA, JTA, Nassau County Ocean Highway & Port Authority, & St Augustine - St Johns County Airport Authority; Auth Interlocal Agreemt with North Fla Transp Planning Org for Funding of Study for the Future Rail Corridor - Phase 2. (Gabriel) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/28/12

 

1. 8/15/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/20/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/21/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 4-1 (Schellenberg)

 

Council Member Matt Schellenberg requested an explanation of the bill; in particular, he wanted to know what the purpose of the Planning Organization was and what had it accomplished in the past 30 to 35 years.  Assistant General Counsel Jason Gabriel explained the nature and objectives of the planning organization noting that the federal government required a comprehensive transportation process to be eligible for the receipt of federal funds for transportation projects.  Council Member Ray Holt explained what the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization was; he explained that the body determined how funds received from the federal government were directed.  Council Member Schellenberg asked for a deferral of the item for a cycle.  Mario Rubio of the Mayor’s Office contended that it was imperative that the measure be voted out of the Committee presently.

 

5.  2012-523

ORD Apv Dev Agreemt with First Coast Land Development, Inc for "Duval Station Apts" (CCAS# 74925), 4.21± Acres on Duval Station Rd bet Hollings & Crestwick Drives for a 30 Unit Apt Complex, Subject to Performance Schedule & Pymt of Annual Renewal Fee to Rsv Traffic Circulation Capacity. (Dist 11-Holt) (Reingold) (LUZ)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 163.3225, F. S. & Sec 655.205, Ord Code - 9/18/12

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3225 & Chapt 166, F.S. & Sec 655.205, Ord Code - 9/25/12

 

1. 8/28/2012 CO  Introduced: LUZ, TEU

 

    9/4/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2012 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

Assistant General Counsel Dylan Reingold explained the bill and answered questions.  He particularly addressed the question on how the process goes from concurrency to mobility.

 

 

 

 

 

6.  2012-524

ORD Apv 2nd Amend to Dev Agreemt with American Heritage Life Insurance Co to Extend Duration to 1/6/18 for "American Heritage Life" Proj (CCAS# 19766), 22.00± Acres at 4920 San Pablo Rd for an Ofc Use Dev with 63,470 Sq Ft Remaining, Subject to Performance Schedule & Pymt of Annual Renewal Fee to Rsv Traffic Circulation Capacity. (Dist 13-Gulliford) (Reingold) (LUZ)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 163.3225, F. S. & Sec 655.205, Ord Code - 9/18/12

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3225 & Chapt 166, F.S. & Sec 655.205, Ord Code - 9/25/12

 

1. 8/28/2012 CO  Introduced: LUZ, TEU

 

    9/4/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2012 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

7.  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

 

Though the bill had been ready for action, the Chair decided to defer the bill until figures representing the current balance on the loan were clarified.  During the agenda meeting, Curtis Hart indicated that he felt the figures were inaccurate.

 

8.  2012-542

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of an Alley bet King, College, Acosta & Post Sts, an Opened & Improved R/W at Req of 901 King Street, LLC to Create a Parking Lot for a Business on King St, Subject to Reservation of Utilities Easemt; Accepting Special Warranty from Applicant for Realignmt of that Portion of Alley; Waiving Requiremts of Sec 744.104, Ord Code, re Obtaining Favorable Replies Prior to Intro of Legislation. (Dist 14-Love) (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Love)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 9/17/12

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

 

1. 8/28/2012 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    9/4/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            R:

 

PH/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 5-0

 

Mr. Mark Rubin, applicant for the closure, addressed the Committee and fielded questions.

Assistant General Counsel Dylan Reingold explained some of the issues and concerns raised during the Rules Committee meeting earlier in the day.

 

9.  2012-545

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 382 Waste Collection & Disposal Svc by Contractors & City), Ord Code, Secs 382.102 (Definitions), 382.406 (Waste Receptacles), 382.411 (Info Available to Residents), & 382.415 (Resident's Responsibilities) to Clarify Owner Responsibility. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Jones)

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

 

1. 9/11/2012 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            R:

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

10.  2012-546

ORD Amend Ord 2011-460-E re Closure & Abandoning 3 Sections of Rosewood Ave, by Correcting the Legal Description. (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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

11.  2012-549

ORD Auth 2nd Amend to Lease Agreemt with Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc for 1,864 sq ft on 2nd Fl of Times Union Performing Arts Ctr Bldg at 300 W Water St, a 10-yr Extension with 1 5-yr Option, at Initial Rate of $12.34/sq ft & a 3% Annual Escalation over the 10-yr Term. (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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

12.  2012-552

ORD Approp $3,750 from ASPCA for an Animal Cruelty Workshop dealing with Investigations, Seizures, Evidence, Safety & Handling, & Fla's Blood Sport Laws & Animal Cruelty Laws. (BT 12-099) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/11/2012 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

13.  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

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:39 P.M.

 

 

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

 

09.18.12

Posted: 4:00 PM