JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

August 6, 2012

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

In Attendance:  Council Members Greg Anderson (Chair), Jim Love, Matt Schellenberg, Ray Holt; Council President Bill Bishop, Council Member Lori Boyer; Council Members Reggie Brown, Kimberly Daniels and Robin Lumb were excused;   Deputy General Counsel Steve Rohan; 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 2:03 p.m.

 

The Council President was present to thank the Members for their service and to remark on potential issues that the Committee would be deliberating on throughout the year.

 

 

 

 

                                  

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

 

 

1.  2012-197

ORD Naming the Green Space bet New Duval County Courthouse, Adams, Broad & Pearl Streets as "Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Square". (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Clark & Co-sponsored by CM Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/10/12

 

 

1. 3/27/2012 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

 

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

 

 

2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

3. 4/24/2012 CO REREFERRED; R, TEU

 

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  2012-297

ORD Approp $4,363,190 from First Coast High School Pool Prev Approp by Ord 2006-901-E to be Used (1) by North Fla TPO toward the Braddock/JIA Future Rail Corridor Assessmt Feasability Study ($100,000) & (2) for the Future North Access Rd ($4,263,190); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/22/12

 

 

1. 5/8/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

    5/14/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

    5/15/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2. 5/22/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

    6/4/2012 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0

 

 

    6/19/2012 F Amend/Approve 5-2 (Crescimbeni, Yarborough)

 

 

3. 6/26/2012 CO REREFERRED; TEU, F

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

The Chair updated the Committee on where the bill stood now.  The Council President had referred this bill back to Committee at the previous Council meeting.  The Chair explained the amendment to the bill that had been crafted by Council Member Lumb and approved. 

 

Council Member Ray Holt, the bill’s sponsor, proceeded to explain what the bill proposed to do in his Council District, particularly for economic development with the establishment of a rail corridor. He cited the significance of the TIGER grant that the port had received and the potential rail corridor.  Council Member Schellenberg had a number of questions; he particularly wanted to know if the sponsor had sought the input of CSX and Norfolk Southern.  Council Member Holt indicated that he was more interested in getting the input of the community and TPO in the matter.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0 (Add Acct info, Change Approp to $150,000 for pool feasibility study to be completed in 1 year

 

 

3.  2012-372

ORD Approp $417,000 from Banking Fund - Debt Proceeds Acct to Replace Culvert, Curbs & Sidewalks along Herschel St bet Pinegrove & Van Wert Aves & to Relocate a 10" Water Line; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013; Amend Ord 2011-406-E (CIP) to auth Proj & Reduce "Intersec Improvemts, Bridges, Misc Constrn" Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 12-074) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/26/12, 7/2/12 (per CP), 7/24/12

 

 

1. 6/12/2012 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

    6/18/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

    6/19/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2. 6/26/2012 CO PH Contd 7/2/12/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

3. 7/2/2012 CO PH Contd 7/24/12

 

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Public Works Director Jim Robinson explained why it was necessary to replace the existing culvert.  He distributed photographs depicting the current conditions of the culvert and Herschel Street.  The Director fielded numerous questions from the Committee. 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0 (Revised CIP Verification Form)

 

 

4.  2012-374

ORD Closing & Abandoning an Unopened & Unimproved R/W Portion of Evergreen Dr at Req of Addressing Section of Planning & Dev Dept to Rename the W Portion that is Accessed from San Pablo Rd S & Resolve a Dangerous Addressing Issue for 2 Parcels Accessed from that Segment. (Dist 3-Clark) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 7/16/12

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/26/12, 7/2/12 (per CP), 7/24/12

 

 

1. 6/12/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

    6/18/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2. 6/26/2012 CO PH Contd 7/2/12/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

3. 7/2/2012 CO PH Contd 7/24/12

 

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

PH/APPROVE 4-0

 

 

5.  2012-375

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of Unopened & Unimproved  R/W S of Derby Acres Ln in Germantown Annex at Req of Melanie Carvel to allow Clear Title & Expansion of Residential Propty. (Dist 8-Lee) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 7/16/12

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/26/12, 7/2/12 (per CP), 7/24/12

 

 

1. 6/12/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

    6/18/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2. 6/26/2012 CO PH Contd 7/2/12/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

3. 7/2/2012 CO PH Contd 7/24/12

 

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

PH/APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

6.  2012-390

RESO Requesting Restoration of the Sunset Limited Amtrak Passenger Svc; Directing Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Redman)

 

 

1. 6/12/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

    6/18/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2. 6/26/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

7.  2012-396

ORD Approp $1,000,000 ($689,882 from Nuisance Abatemt Assessmt, $73,224 from Interest Sanitary Assessmt, $121,520.50 from Demolition Assessmt, & $115,373.50 from Code Violation Fines) to Nuisance Abatemt Lien Spec Rev Fund for Nuisance Abatemt Contracting City-Wide; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013. (BT 12-080) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/24/12

 

 

1. 6/26/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F, PHS (per CP 7/9/12)

 

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

At the completion of the agenda items, the Chair indicated that there were a number of areas of interest that he hoped the Committee could look into in the course of the year; those areas of interest that he wanted the Committee to pursue include: (1) the JTA ½ cent sales tax increase; (2) trash collection and landfills; (3) ambulances; and (4) communications & technology.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:33 p.m.

 

 

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

 

07.17.12

Posted: 1:00 p.m.