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TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday May 20, 2013         2:00 P.M.

Tape No.________________________

 

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

Greg Anderson, Chair

Legislative Aide:          Philip Zamarron

Jim Love

Auditor:                        Heather Reber

Reggie Brown

Research Asst:           John Jackson

Ray Holt

Attorney:                     Paige Johnston

Robin Lumb    - Excused

Administration:            Michelle Barth

Matt Schellenberg

 

 

 

 

Meeting Convened 2:04 P.M.             Meeting Adjourned 3:48 P.M.

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

Attendance:

 

CM Kimberly Daniels

CM E. Denise Lee

Lawsikia Hodges, Asst Gen Counsel (2013-265)

Kelley Boree, Dir, Parks & Rec

Steve Pace, Environmental Quality Div (2013-328)

Bill Joyce, PW (2013-249 & 250)

Mike Sands, Plan & Dev (2013-309 & 310)

Lin White, AMIO, PW

Kevin Kuzel, ECA

Steve Patterson, Times Union

Joe Wilhelm, Daily Record

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held June 3, 2013.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2013-118

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Terranova Inc for Space No. 23-2 at 5200-2 Norwood Ave for 10 Yrs with Initial Annual Lease of $24,583.33 with 3% Annual Increase. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni & Sponsored by CM's Clark & Lumb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/13

 

1. 2/12/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    2/19/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/19/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/20/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

A joint meeting of several committees will be scheduled in the near future.  Council Member Schellenberg urged that the joint meeting take place before the end of May so that a decision can be made in a timely manner.

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  2013-179

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with GIV Imeson, LLC for use by Supv of Elections of 50,000 Sq Ft at One Imeson Park Blvd for 10 Yrs, 1st yr $39,999.96, 2nd Yr at $260,199.96 with 3% Annual Increases Thereafter. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/26/13

 

1. 3/12/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    3/18/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/18/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/19/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/26/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

3.  2013-226

ORD-MC Repealing Part 2 (Entertainmt Dist), Chapt 191 (Spec Events & Entertainmt Dist), Ord Code; Amend Sec 368.105 (Exceptions), Part 1 (Gen Provisions), Chapt 368 (Noise Control), to Remove the Exception for Chapt 191. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,RCD

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/15/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/16/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

4.  2013-241

ORD Auth a Lease Agreemt with Demetree Brothers, Inc for 50,000 Sq Ft in a Portion of Southgate Shopping Ctr, 3428 Beach Blvd for Supv of Elections Ofc for 10 Yrs, 1st Yr $0, 2nd Yr $294,999.96 with annual 3% Increase. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer & Co-sponsored by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/23/13

 

1. 4/9/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    4/15/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/15/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/16/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

5.  2013-249

ORD Approp $2,000,000 from FDOT & Reapprop $2,280,194.14 from Northbank Riverwalk Renovations Proj to fund $4,870,194.14 for the New Artist Walk Extension Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Auth the Reimbursemt Agreemt & an Agreemt for Constrn & Maint of Improvemts, both bet City & FDOT; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Reflect said Changes. (BT 13-052) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    5/6/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/7/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/7/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/14/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Heather Reber of the Council Auditor’s Office answered described the proposed amendment.  Bill Joyce of the Public Works Department gave an overview of the project and the relationship of the Artist Walk project to the Northbank Riverwalk project.  Committee members asked numerous questions about the project design and funding sources of Mr. Joyce and Kelley Boree, Director of Parks and Recreation.

 

DEFER

 

 

6.  2013-250

ORD Approp $485,000 from U.S. EPA for Addnl Funding for the Lincoln Villas Septic Tank Phase Out Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY; Auth U.S. EPA Grant Agreemt with EPA; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Reflect Addnl Proj Funding. (BT 13-054) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,PHS

 

    5/6/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/6/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/7/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/14/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0 (Correct Proj #, Revised BT & CIP)

 

 

7.  2013-260

ORD Estab an Honorary Street Designation on a Segment of Wilson Blvd from Kohn Rd to Lane Ave S for Madleane Johnson-Scott; Provide for Installation of 1 Honorary Roadway Marker; Honoring Life, Legacy & Achievemts of Ms. Johnson-Scott. (Dist 10-Brown) (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    5/6/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/14/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0 (Technical language changes)

 

 

8.  2013-261

ORD Estab an Honorary Street Designation on a Segment of Soutel Dr from the 4700 Block to the 4800 Block for Coach Billy Cobb, Sr; Provide for Installation of 2 Honorary Roadway Markers; Honoring Life, Legacy & Achievemts of Coach Cobb; Waiving Sec 745.105(e)(2), Ord Code, re Persons who Honorary Street Designation may be Named after. (Dist 10-Brown) (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    5/6/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/6/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/14/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Apv

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

9.  2013-265

ORD Repealing Ord 2011-239-E, re Heritage River Rd & its Closure & Abandonmt; Auth Grant of Easemts with Riverfront Associates, LLC; Obligating Owner to file a Conservation Easemt within 1 Yr. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/14/13

 

1. 4/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,RCD,JWW

 

    5/6/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/6/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/7/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/14/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Am/Apv

 

Council Member Holt described the Rules Committee amendment from earlier in the day and described the circumstances of the saltwater mitigation project and the use of culverts under an existing road rather than removal of the road.  Lawsikia Hodges of the General Counsel’s office discussed the imposition of restrictive covenants.

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-1 (Schellenberg)

 

 

 

 

10.  2013-288

ORD re Pope and Land Enterprises, Inc ("P&L") & Ord 2012-703-E; Auth City's Purchase of RE# 089068-0000 (FDOT Parcel) at Corner of Jackson & May Sts, Adjacent to P&L Proj, for Appraised Value of $165,400 + Closing Costs; Approp $180,000 for Purchase & then Resale of FDOT Parcel, Including Closing Costs to P&L; Auth Sale of City-Owned RE# 089020-0000 on Magnolia St bet Stonewall & Leila Sts as Surplus Propty; Reserving to City & JEA an All Utilities Easemt over Surplus Propty; Closing & Abandoning Portion of May St bet Stonewall & Leila Sts; Reserving All Utilities Easemt over Closure Parcel; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to apv Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent Years; Provide Deadline for Execution of Agreemts by 3rd Parties. (BT 13-   ) (Dist 9-Jones) (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 6/3/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

11.  2013-292

ORD Approp $1,826,684.91 in CDBG Prog Income to (1) NW Jax Community Dev Corp (North Pointe Proj) - $400,000; (2) Limited Repair Prog - $225,684.91; (3) Utility Tap-in Prog - $110,000; (4) Emerg Svcs Homeless Coalition (Jax Day Resource Ctr Proj) - $120,000 & (5) Clara White Mission, Inc (Beaver St Villas Phase II) - $971,000; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr until Expended or Lapse Pursuant to Prog Grant. (BT 13-064) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,PHS,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

12.  2013-294

ORD Apv Amend to Engagemt Agreemt with Finger & Nelson, PLLC, Spec Counsel to City re Environmental Issues in Compliance with State & Fed Consent Orders, re Ash & Formerly Closed Landfills; Approp $50,000 from a Public Works Acct to the Public Works Prof Svc Acct; Provide for Reverter of Funds. (Laquidara) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

13.  2013-295

ORD Approp $27,410 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to Plant 108 Trees around 2 Retention Ponds at 8023 & 8136 Shrike Ave; Procuremt Directive Utilizing Contract of Davey Tree Service; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 10-Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2013-296

ORD Declaring Surplus Part of RE# 029911-0000, Acquired as Part of S Line Rails-to-Trails Linear Park Proj; Recognize Disposition by Direct Sale to Central Metropolitan Christian Methodist Church for Appraised Value of $5,900 Pursuant to Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Chapt 122 (Public Propty). (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2013-297

ORD Estab Temp Moratorium on Demolitions Permits within the Brooklyn Neighborhood Area, Bounded by Chelsea & Stonewall Streets, Myrtle Ave & McCoy's Creek; Provide for Issuance of "Permits in Progress". (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.  2013-299

ORD Auth a Utility Easemt bet St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist, the City & AT&T to grant AT&T, at No Cost, a Utility Easemt for Transmission of Communication & Info Svcs on Propty known as the Logan Tract; Auth an Access Easemt bet SJRWMD, City & AT&T for Ingress & Egress Across Adjacent AT&T Propty. (Dist 11-Holt) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

17.  2013-300

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a 200' Long Portion of a 60' Wide Platted R/W (Rosselle St) at Req of 440 Edgewood, LLC to Enhance Security of Applicant's Propty, Subject to Reservation unto (1) City & JEA of an All Utilities Easemt & & (2) FDOT, JTA & Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc of an Ingress & Egress Easemt. (Dist 9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 6/3/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

18.  2013-301

ORD Granting an Ingress & Egress Easemt to Zero Grant Road, LLC, a Landlocked Propty Owner, thru a Portion of Pine Forest Park. (Dist 9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

19.  2013-302

ORD re CON Granted to Bayard One, LLC by Ord 2012-643; Amend Operating Hours Provision of Condition 12 in Exhibit 1. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

20.  2013-303

ORD Auth Agreemt re the Interoperable P25 Radio System with JEA. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  2013-309

ORD Adopt Interim Local Admin Amends to the Fla Bldg Code until 1/31/14 unless Subsequent Extension is made; Provide for Sunset Provisions; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Shaw) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,PHS,LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Em/Am/Apv

 

Mike Sands of the Planning and Development Department explained the need to amend the regulations to meet new FEMA requirements.

 

EMERG/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

22.  2013-310

ORD-MC Repeal & Adopt New Chapt 652, Ord Code (Floodplain Mgmt Ord), to Adopt Flood Hazard Maps, Designate a Floodplain Administrator, Adopt Procedures & Criteria for Dev in Flood Hazard Areas; Adopt Local Admin Amends to Fla Bldg Code; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Shaw) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,PHS,LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Em/Apv

 

EMERG/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

23.  2013-311

RESO Designating Propty near the Bowden Road Yard, 6140 Philips Hwy (Part of RE# 152589-2000) as a Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev; Provide for Sunsetting of Designation after 12 Mos if no Brownfield Site Rehab Agreemt is Executed. (Brooks) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapts 166.041(3)(c)(2) & 376.80  F.S. - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

24.  2013-328

ORD Approp $36,000 from Metro Park Maint & Improvemts Fund to the Neighborhoods Dept, Environmental Quality Div, to buy 6 Sound Pressure Meters; Waive Sec 111.120 (said Fund); Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Lee, Boyer & Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/28/13

 

1. 5/14/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F,RCD

 

Bill Summary            R: Em/Apv

 

Council Member Lee described the work of the Ad Hoc Committee on Metropolitan and Urban Parks and the need for the additional sound meters to assist in the sound monitoring process at Metro Park concerts.  Steve Pace of the Environmental Quality Division described the current inventory of sound meters and the need for additional units.

 

EMERG/APPROVE 5-0

 

Posted 5.24.13   5:00 p.m.

Jeff Clements, City Council Research