JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
March 5, 2012
2:00 P.M
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
Attendance: Council Members Greg Anderson (Chair), Dr.
Johnny Gaffney, Don Redman, Jim Love, Robin Lumb; Richard Clark, Kimberly
Daniels; Council Members Ray Holt, John
Crescimbeni and Lori Boyer; Heather Reber, Sean Costigan, Council Auditor’s Office;
Steve Rohan, Kristina Nelson, Dylan Reingold, Office of General Counsel;
Jessica Deal, Administration; Laurie Kattreh, Stephen Smith Planning &
Development; Juliette Williams, Legislative Services Division; John J. Jackson,
Council Research Division.
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Item/File
No. |
Title/History |
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1.
2012-32 |
ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with N.G. Wade Investment Co
for "Pickett Park Light Industrial: Tract IV" Proj (CCAS/CRC No.
78747) 715,000 Sq Ft General Light Industrial Uses on 62.01± Acres on
Pickettville Rd bet Commonwealth Ave & 12th St W with 10-yr Term &
Assessmt of $4,697 in Sec 5.1, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180(11) &
163.3180(16), F.S. & Chapt 655 Ord Code. (Dist 10-Brown) (Reingold) (TEU) TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code -
2/6/12,3/5/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/24/12 |
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1. 1/10/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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1/17/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/24/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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2/6/2012 TEU PH/
Approve 6-0 |
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3. 2/14/2012 CO REREFERRED; TEU |
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PH-APPROVE 7-0 |
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2.
2012-89 |
ORD Approp $540,000 in Grant Funds under the 2008 Disaster
Recovery Prog to the McCoys Creek Pond D Proj, Approp in Error to the Pond C
Proj under Ord 2010-438-E & Correct Proj Name; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2012-2013; Amend Ord 2011-406-E (CIP) to reflect Changes. (BT 12-037)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/21/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/22/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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BILL
SUMMARY Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
7-0 Add request that
Accounting delete duplicative project# PW0691-01 |
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3.
2012-91 |
ORD Auth Execution of Documents re Goodby's Creek Park
Boat Ramp & Accessory Dock Submerged Land Lease & Substantially
Similar Renewals bet City & Fla Internal Improvemt Trust Fund Bd of
Trustees, a Renewal of Agreemt apvd by Reso 2002-599-A & Renewed by Ord
2007-99-E & Provide a 5-Yr Term Commencing 11/27/11. (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS,JWW |
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2/15/2012 JWW
Approve 10-0 |
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2/21/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/22/2012 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/22/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F,
RCDPHS |
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BILL
SUMMARY Fact Sheet APPROVE 7-0 |
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4.
2012-92 |
ORD Auth a Constrn & Maintenance Agreemt for
"Improvemts along Claire Ln from SR 13 to East End of Walmart
Propty" Proj. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/21/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/22/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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BILL
SUMMARY Fact Sheet APPROVE 7-0 |
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5.
2012-93 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion
of Saltzman Terrace, an Unopened & Unimproved R/W Created by Dedication
to Duval County on the Plat of Saltzman Terrace, at the Req of Avi Avni to
allow him to Expand & Clear Title to the Residential Propty, Subject to
Reservation of an Easemt over Closed R/W for Ingress & Egress & for
All Utilities. (Dist 2-Bishop) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 3/5/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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2/21/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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BILL
SUMMARY Fact Sheet PH-APPROVE 6-0 John Jones explained what the legislation entailed. |
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6.
2012-94 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming
Lawrence, Foster & Drake Avenues, Unopened & Unimproved R/W near
Intersec of 1st St & McDuff Ave at Req of Jacksonville Alliance for Kipp
Schools, Inc to allow for Expansion of Charter School Facilities. (Dist
9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 3/5/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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2/21/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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BILL
SUMMARY Fact Sheet PH-APPROVE 7-0 |
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7.
2012-96 |
ORD Auth a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant with FDEP
for Propty known as New Kings RR Overpass Pond Site, RE# 084140-0010.
(Nelson) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/21/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/22/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F BILL
SUMMARY Fact Sheet APPROVE 7-0 |
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8.
2012-101 |
ORD Apv 2nd Amend to Fair Share Contract with Signature
Land, Inc, Assigned to Signature Parkway, LLP (CCAS# 49756, 48269, 70522,
45443, 70518 & 49756) re Improvemt of Duval Rd bet Main St & Airport
Ctr Dr (1) Extending Improvemt Completion Date from 6/23/13 to 6/23/15; (2)
Increasing Credit for Improvemt to $14,212,307 & (3) Allows Transfer of
Credit throughout Applicable Mobility Zone. (Dist 11-Holt) (Reingold) (TEU) TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 3/5/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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2/21/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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BILL SUMMARY DEFER |
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9.
2012-102 |
ORD Apv 1st Amend to Fair Share Contract with Lem Turner
Road Developers, LLC for "Thomas Creek" Proj (CCAS# 34051), 1087.6±
Acres on SW Corner of Lem Turner & Pace Rds, Extending Duration 5 Yrs
& Modifying Permitted Uses Consistent with the Thomas Creek Regional
Activity Ctr. (Dist 8-Lee) (Reingold) (TEU) TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 3/5/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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2/21/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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BILL SUMMARY PH-AMEND/APPROVE
7-0 Attach revised
agreement Assistant General Counsel Dylan Reingold explained the
bill. |
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10.
2012-129 |
ORD Auth a Purchase & Land Swap Agreemt with JEA re
Propty at Cecil Commerce Ctr; Recognizing Exemption in Secs 122.421(b) &
122.421(g). (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/28/12 |
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1. 2/14/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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2/21/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/21/2012 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/22/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/28/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Ed Randolph of the Jacksonville Economic Development
Commission addressed questions raised by Council Members Lumb and Anderson,
respectively, on location of the Cecil Commerce Ctr site and costs of the
swap agreement. BILL
SUMMARY R:
Amend/Approve AMEND(R)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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11.
2012-147 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning Portion of R/W for Drainage
on Hood Rd, W of Ilah Rd, at Req of Curtis Hart for Collins Builders, LLC,
Subject to Reservation of Drainage Easemt over Closed R/W for Drainage to
allow Applicant & Adjacent Owners to Extend Respective Residential
Proptys & Maintain the Drainage Easemt. (Dist 5-Boyer) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/12 |
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1. 2/28/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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12.
2012-148 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a
Portion of Floss Ave bet Wilkie Ln & Grayson St, an Unopened &
Unimproved R/W, at Request of A.B. Ponder, to allow Extension of his
Residential Propty. (Dist 12-Carter) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 3/19/12 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/12 |
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1. 2/28/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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13.
2012-152 |
ORD Auth Acceptance of 4 Parcels of Fla DOT Surplus, at No
Cost; Parcel 81 at 12125 San Jose Blvd, Parcels 112 & 113 on Cabeza Rd
& Parcel 142 at 6827 Phillips Parkway Dr. (Dists 6-Schellenberg, 5-Boyer
& 13-Gulliford) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/12 |
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1. 2/28/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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14.
2012-153 |
ORD Granting Appl of Mulliniks Recycling, Inc for Renewal
& Modification of its CON to Operate a Constrn
& Demolition Debris Processing Facility; Provide 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
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1. 2/28/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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15.
2012-154 |
ORD Granting Appl of AAction Recycling Corp for Renewal
& Modification of its CON to Operate a Constrn
& Demolition Debris Processing Facility; Provide 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
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1. 2/28/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU |
Fact Sheet
READ 2ND
& REREFER
At the close of the agenda, the Chair announced that he had
invited JTA officials to come before the Committee to address any questions
that the Committee Members might have regarding recent Florida Times-Union articles concerning bus drivers and legal
infractions.
JTA CEO Mike Blaylock implored the Committee to have some
patience with his presentation; he is obligated to make a full report to his
Board of Directors at a later date (end of the month) and will readily
re-appear before the Committee after that Board meeting, to answer inquiries in
more detail.
Mr. Blaylock indicated that there is an ongoing internal
investigation underway. He said that he
felt embarrassed for the agency.
The T-U articles made two revelations: criminal infractions
and suspended licenses. In the latter,
85% of the suspensions had to do with insurance issues, notably insurance
lapses.
Mr. Blaylock said that JTA has instituted a number of
changes in processes. There are now
ongoing criminal checks; a new data base.
Insofar as criminal arrests cited in the articles, Mr. Blaylock
indicated that previously, once you were employed by JTA, there were no ongoing
background checks. Now, all employees
must report any arrest.
Throughout the recent developments, there has been no
indication that JTA’s ridership has declined
Council Member Redman complained that bus operators are not
friendly to bicycle riders. He cited his
own experiences.
Council Member Crescimbeni questioned Mr. Blaylock and
Shannon Eller on the firm (Assurance Edge) that JTA contracted to do the
agency’s background checks. The Council
Member wants to know who actually owns the firm, when was the last RFP, how
long has JTA used this firm and how much is the firm paid.
Both Council Members Gaffney and Daniels indicated in their
respective questioning, that if one particular administrator was going to be
scrutinized, then it is only fair to look at other administrators, as well.
The Chair, Council Member Anderson, invited Mr. Blaylock to
return to the Committee once he has apprised his Board of the investigation’s
findings. Mr. Blaylock agreed.
There being no further business, the Committee meeting was
adjourned at 3:17 p.m.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
03.06.12
Posted: 12: P.M.