RESEARCH DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
May 6, 2013
2:00 P.M
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
In Attendance: Council Members Greg Anderson (Chair), Matt
Schellenberg, Don Redman, Reggie Brown, Jim Love, Ray Holt; Council Member
Robin Lumb was excused; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel; Heather
Reber, Philip Peterson, Council Auditor’s Office; Michelle Barth, Administration;
Philip Zamarron, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.
The meeting was called to
order a 2:04 P.M.
Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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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 |
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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2/19/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/19/2013 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/20/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/26/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary R: Defer 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 |
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1. 3/12/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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3/18/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/18/2013 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/19/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 3/26/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F |
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Bill Summary R: Defer DEFER |
3.
2013-212 |
ORD Approp $1,419,781.48 from FDOT as its Financial
Contribution to the Natl Pollutant Discharge Elimination System; Auth Funds
Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Auth Interlocal Agreemt Allocation &
Implementation of Prog Requiremts with FDOT; Amend Ord 2012-434-E for Addnl
Funding for Proj. (BT 13-047) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/23/13 |
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1. 4/9/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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4/15/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/16/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 4-0 |
4.
2013-213 |
ORD Approp $4,645,278 from Countywide Gen Facilities Maint
Acct to create 20 Proj Specific Accts; Auth Funds Carryover to FY of Proj
Completion; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Create the 20 Projs re Water
Intrusion, Structural Repair, Roofing, Failing Septic Systems, Building Code
& ADA Upgrades & Misc Improvemts. (BT 13-048) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/23/13 |
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1. 4/9/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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4/15/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/16/2013
F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
5-0 (Revised BT & CIP) Tom Goldsbury, Public Works Department, Director’s Office,
explained what the bill and projects entailed. Council Member Holt wanted to know how was
the priority list of projects created.
Mr. Goldsbury explained that a high priority determination were
situations where there was potential water damage; structural problems; code
violations and failed systems. A
medium priority determination focused on failing systems and deteriorated
facilities. General upgrades and
repairs constituted a low priority determination. The Chair implored the Public Works Department to find a
way to get ahead of the curve, to anticipate problems and not wait until a
building, roof or system is near collapse. Council Member Matt Schellenberg alluded to recently
enacted City Council legislation that required an assessment of all City
buildings. He suggested that Public
Works Director Robinson be invited to appear before the Committee to apprise
Members on the status of the buildings’ assessment undertaking. Mr. Goldsbury was asked about projects that did not make
the priority list. He assured the
Members that he would furnish that information before the next City Council
meeting. |
5.
2013-215 |
ORD Renaming Evergreen Dr which extends 520' E from San
Pablo Rd S. to a Dead End, to "Beaver Dam Drive"; Directing
Distribution of Ord. (Shaw) (TEU) TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 5/6/13 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/23/13 |
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1. 4/9/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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4/15/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill Summary PH-APPROVE 5-0 |
6.
2013-216 |
ORD Auth, in Support of ITD's Implementation of a new Cost
Allocation Model, the Merger of IT (Subfund 531) & Communication (Subfund
533) into 1 Activity to Align the City Activities & Functions, Increase
Govt Efficiency & Improve Delivery of Svcs to City & other Agcys.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/23/13 |
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1. 4/9/2013 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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4/15/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/16/2013
F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet DEFER Usha Mohan made a PowerPoint presentation on the new
customer billing model of ITD. She
explained the menu of services provided by ITD and how the new customer bill model
would provide a better clearer understanding of what departments are being
billed for and how the charges were arrived at. Challenges of the current billing model
were cited versus what the new model provides. Ms. Mohan noted that it was important that
there be transparency in what work ITD is doing. Ms. Mohan fielded a number of questions from Members in
the course of her presentation. Maxine
Person, Chief, Budget and Management, JSO, was asked to share her
observations on the new customer billing model from a JSO perspective. Members of the Committee expressed a reluctance to act on
the proposed ordinance explaining that additional time was needed to better
understand what all of the material presented entailed. Ms. Mohan was encouraged to meet
individually with the respective Council Members to further explain the new
billing model. At the discretion of
the Chair, the item was deferred. |
7.
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 |
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1. 4/9/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,RCD |
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4/15/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/15/2013 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/16/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCD |
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Bill Summary R: Defer DEFER |
8. 2013-229 |
RESO Requesting FDOT to Designate Hwy A1A in Jacksonville
from St Johns County Line to the Nassau County Line as a Florida Scenic Hwy.
(Clements) (Introduced by CM Gulliford & Co-sponsored by CM Jones) |
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1. 4/9/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU |
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4/15/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/15/2013 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/23/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill Summary R: Apv APPROVE 5-0 |
9.
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 |
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1. 4/9/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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4/15/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/15/2013 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/16/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F |
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Bill Summary R: Defer DEFER |
10. 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 |
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1. 4/23/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,RCD |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
11.
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 |
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1. 4/23/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,PHS |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
12. 2013-256 |
ORD Auth 1st Amend to the Constrn Agreemt with CSX
Transportation, Inc for Constrn of Grade Crossing & Intersec Improvemts
for Max Leggett Parkway at US-17; Requesting One Cycle Emerg Apv. (McCain)
(Introduced by CM Holt) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 5/14/13 |
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1. 4/23/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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Bill Summary R: Emerg/Am/Apv EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE
4-0 (Revised Exhibit) Assistant General Counsel Dylan Reingold explained what
the bill entailed. He explained that
the purpose of the bill was to name the City of Jacksonville as one of the
insured parties in the roadway project, putting the City on equal footing
with CSX with the project. He further
explained that Risk Management came across the oversight and recommended the
proposed legislation to correct the omission. |
13.
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 |
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1. 4/23/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
14.
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 |
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1. 4/23/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU |
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Bill Summary R: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
15.
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 |
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1. 4/23/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,RCD,JWW Bill Summary R: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
Jeffrey Whitson, Regional Manager, Local Government,
Community Relations and Economic Development and Kenneth Hernandez, Program
Manager, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, TECO/Tampa Electric Peoples Gas gave a
PowerPoint presentation on the significance of compressed natural gas to
municipalities and businesses. A brief
history of TECO’s business history was provided. TECO’s provides services to JEA, the Naval facilities at Mayport, the City of Jacksonville and
numerous businesses and residences. It
was contended that the City’s use of natural gas as a fuel would result in
costs savings, particularly with fuel bills.
Mr. Hernandez explained the state of natural gas in Florida
and how TECO is the major distributor of natural gas in the state. He explained how compressed natural gas is
manufactured and proceeded to cite specific examples as to how various transit
authorities, school boards, solid waste companies and others are deriving
financial benefits with the use of natural gas, particularly with their vehicle
fleets.
Council Member Reggie Brown had invited the representatives
of TECO to come and provide their presentation to the Transportation, Energy
& Utilities Committee.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 4:02 P.M.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
05.07.13
Posted:
2:00 P.M.