JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

November 17, 2014

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

 

In attendance:  Council Members Lori Boyer (Vice Chair),  Jim Love, Greg Anderson, Matt Schellenberg, Robin Lumb; Council Members Reggie Brown and Kimberly Daniels were excused; Council Member Bill Bishop was in attendance; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel;  Philip Peterson, Council Auditor’s Office; Margo Klosterman, Mayor’s Office; Jessica Morales, Legislative Services; John Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2013-669

ORD-MC Declaring Surplus Propty consisting of City owned propty & bldgs, to the Police and Fire Pension Fund (PFPF), conveying the Propty to PFPF  in exchange for a reduction in Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability of the PFPF; in accordance with a purchase and sale agreemt to be entered into btwn City and PFPF; authorize Mayor & Corp Sec to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the foregoing transactions; Waive conflicting provisions of Chapts 122 & 500, Ord Code, amend Sec 121.101 (Control and Administration of Police & Fire Pension Fund), Ord Code, to add a New Subsection (F), authorizing diversification of investment as authorized by applicable provisions of Article 22, Charter; Req Emerg Apv upon Introduction. (Keane) (Introduced by C/M Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    9/30/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/30/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/1/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/8/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

    1/6/2014 R Sub/Amend/Approve

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  2014-427

ORD-MC Amend Sec 518.111 (Definitions) to add New Subsec (M) to add as an Unsafe Structure those Non-Historic Bldgs that have been Boarded Up, Have No Active Water or Electric Svc for a Period Exceeding 24 Months; Amend Sec 518.205 (Boarding of Vacant Bldgs or Dwellings) to Require that such Bldgs Exceeding the 24 Month period shall be Abated by the City in Accordance with Demo Procedures of Chapt 518, Part 3. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni, Lee, Jones & Co-sponsored by CM Redman) (CPAC #6 Apv)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/14

 

1. 6/24/2014 CO  Introduced: R,TEU, RCDPHS (Per CP 6/25/14)

 

    7/14/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/14/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/15/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCDPHS

 

Bill Summary                       R: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

3.  2014-526

ORD Approp $1,250,000 by (1) Transfer ($750,000) from "Northbank Riverwalk Bulkhead" Proj to the "Liberty St Bridge Repair" Proj to repair Damage from a Crane & (2) Transfer ($500,000) from "St Johns River Bulkhead Assess/Restore" Proj to the "Bert Maxwell Bulkhead Improvements" Proj to place new Steel Sheetpile Wall in front of failing Bulkhead; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015; Amend Ord 2013-465-E (CIP) to Reflect said Proj changes; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 14-094) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (CPAC #6 Am/Apv)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/18/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary                       Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

 

4.  2014-553

ORD-MC Amend Sec 741.107 (Violation of Zero-Tolerance for Litter Law), Chapt 741 (Zero Tolerance on Litter), Ord Code, to Increase the Fines for Snipe Sign Violations. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Lee, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Love, Jones & Co-sponsored by CP Yarborough) (CPAC #6 Apv)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: R, F,TEU

 

    8/18/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/18/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

    9/2/2014 R Amend/Approve 6-1 (Joost)

 

Bill Summary                      

 

DEFER

 

 

5.  2014-636

ORD Apv a Mobility Fee Contract with CTB3, LLC, for Donation of Eligible Land for an Applicable Transp Improvemt Proj (New World Ave Extension) in Exchange for Mobility Credits in Mobility Zone 6, Provided that if New World Ave not Constructed within 2 Yrs, the Donated Land will Revert to the Owners. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Carter)

TEU PH - 10/6/14,10/20/14, 11/3/14, 11/17/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/23/14 & 10/14/14

 

1. 9/9/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/15/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/16/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/23/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

3. 10/14/2014 CO PH Only

 

Bill Summary                   

 

DEFER

 

 

6.  2014-637

ORD Apv a Mobility Fee Contract with Great Meadows I, LLC, for Donation of Eligible Land for an Applicable Transp Improvemt Proj (New World Ave Extension) in Exchange for Mobility Credits in Mobility Zone 6, Provided that if New World Ave not Constructed within 2 Yrs, the Donated Land will Revert to the Owners. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Carter)

TEU PH - 10/6/14,10/20/14, 11/3/14, 11/17/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/23/14 & 10/14/14

 

1. 9/9/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/15/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/16/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/23/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

3. 10/14/2014 CO PH Only

 

Bill Summary                      

 

DEFER

 

 

 

7.  2014-638

ORD Apv a Mobility Fee Contract with Boyd Timber, Inc, for Donation of Eligible Land for an Applicable Transp Improvemt Proj (New World Ave Extension) in Exchange for Mobility Credits in Mobility Zone 6, Provided that if New World Ave not Constructed within 2 Yrs, the Donated Land will Revert to the Owners. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Carter)

TEU PH - 10/6/14,10/20/14, 11/3/14, 11/17/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/23/14 & 10/14/14

 

1. 9/9/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/15/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/16/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/23/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

3. 10/14/2014 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary  

 

DEFER                  

8.  2014-650

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of Ridgewood Rd, a 40' Platted, Opened & Improved R/W in St Nicholas Park Shopping Ctr at Req of Scott C Miller, et al, Subject to Reservation to City & JEA over Closed Portion of R/W for Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 10/20/14, 11/3/14, 11/17/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/14

 

1. 9/23/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    10/6/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/14/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                       Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

9.  2014-666

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code), Ord Code, Creating new Sec 804.406 (Speed Limit Reduction on Local Roads by Petition), to Provide for Petition Process to Reduce Local Road Speed Limits. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    10/20/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/20/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary                       R: defer

 

AMEND/APPROVE  5-0

 

Council Member Lori Boyer offered and the Committee approved an amendment that defrays the costs of signage by creating a trust fund as a mechanism.

 

Council Member Robin Lumb commented that 30 mph in residential neighborhoods is rather high; he would be comfortable with 20 mph.

 

 

10.  2014-667

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code), Ord Code, Creating new Secs 804.801, 804.802, 804.803, 804.804 & 804.805 to Create a Process for Requesting a Signalized Intersec Crossing, aka a Crosswalk, at Specific Locations on Local Roads. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    10/20/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/20/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary                       R: defer

 

AMEND/APPROVE  5-0

 

Council Member Boyer offered and the Committee approved an amendment that creates a trust fund as a repository and funding source for crosswalks.

 

 

 

 

11.  2014-692

ORD Approp $17,950 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to Plant 70 Trees on City R/W on Gately Rd bet Mount Pleasant Rd & Mount Pleasant Woods Dr; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Procuremt Directive Utilizing the Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Expert Co. (Dist 2-Bishop) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/14

 

1. 10/28/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    11/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/12/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary                 

 

AMEND/APPROVE  5-0

 

The amendment corrects the count of trees.  35 trees will be planted.

 

 

12.  2014-694

ORD Auth Conveyance of Non-Exclusive Utility Easemt to JEA for Upgrades to Underground Electrical Distribution System in Downtown Area; Propty at NW Corner of Bay & Marsh Sts. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/14

 

1. 10/28/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    11/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/12/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary                       Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

John Jones, Public Works/Real Estate, explained what the ordinance entailed.

 

 

13.  2014-695

ORD Auth Conveyance to FDOT a Temp Constrn Easemt in, Over & Under City of Jax Parcel 700 at Newnan & Hubbard Sts for Replacemt of Bridge #724171 & Tying in, Harmonizing & Resurfacing a Portion of said Sts. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/14

 

1. 10/28/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    11/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/12/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary                       Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

John Jones, Public Works/Real Estate, explained what the ordinance entailed.

 

 

14.  2014-715

ORD Approp $15,870 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to plant 210 Trees on City R/W on Castle Blvd bet Soutel Dr & Fredericksburg Ave; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Procuremt Directive Utilizing the Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Expert Co. (Dist 10-Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/14

 

1. 10/28/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    11/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/12/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                     

 

DEFER

 

 

15.  2014-719

ORD Apv Mobility Fee Contract with Eastland Timber, LLC for Constrn of "R.G. Skinner Parkway Extension & 9B Interchange Transportation Improvement Proj" in Exchange for $34,693,525 of Mobility Credits in Mobility Zone 1; Directing Planning & Dev Dept to include said Proj in next Cycle of Capital Improvemt Element Schedule Amends. (Dist 13-Gulliford) (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

TEU PH - 12/1/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/14, 11/25/14 & 12/9/14

1. 10/28/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

    11/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

    11/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/12/2014 CO PH Addnl 11/25/14/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                      

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

16.  2014-732

ORD Auth (1) Supplemental Agreemt #1 to Prev FDOT Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Agreemt with FDOT (Ord 2014-309-E), as Amended by the Supplemental Agreemt (EDTF Agreemt) & (2) Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Agreemt with Railex, LLC; Approp $5,000,000 from the EDTF Agreemt for Constrn of "Railex: West Bowden Rail Yard" Proj, re Constrn of the Company's U.S. Headquarters; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Cost Overruns assumed by Company; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to auth said Proj; Designate Public Works Dept as Monitor of EDTF Agreemt. (BT 15-   ) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                       Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

17.  2014-733

ORD Approp $200,000 from Trail Ridge Landfill Mitigation Fund Retained Earnings for Repairs/Improvemts (Including Permitting Costs) to the "Magnolia St Bridge Rehab" Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Provide for Reverter of Funds; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to Auth said Proj. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                      

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

18.  2014-736

ORD Auth a MOU with JTA to Delineate the Parties Responsibilities & Obligations during Design, Procuremt & Constrn of the Slipwalls for the St Johns River Ferry; Request One-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 JWW Approve 10-0;    11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS,JWW

 

Bill Summary                       

 

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 5-0

 

Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston explained the nature of the emergency, namely, to clarify the responsibilities and obligations of both the City and the JTA in the transition period when the City would be turning over the operation of the St. Johns River Ferry to the JTA.  JTA is to be the project manager for the slipwalls project.  The MOU clarifies procurement and insurance issues.

 

 

 

 

19.  2014-737

ORD Estab an Honorary Street Designation on Harbor View Dr for Alfred "Al" Austin; Provide for Installation of 2 Honorary Roadway Markers; Honoring his Legacy & Recognizing his Achievemts; Waiving Sec 745.105(e)(2), Ord Code, re naming for a still living Honoree; Waiving Sec 745.105(h)(8), Ord Code, that requires a Petition signed by All Propty Owners abutting the Designated Street; Request Emerg Apv upon Introduction. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Brown & Co-sponsored by CM Daniels)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 745.105(h), Ord Code - 12/1/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

Bill Summary                R: 2nd

 

 

WITHDRAW  5-0

      

 

 

 

20.  2014-740

ORD Auth a Quitclaim Deed from City Pursuant to Terms of a Reverter Clause, Conveying 2 Contiguous Parcels of Land (RE# 107959-0000 & 107960-0000) to the Oceanway Volunteer Fire Department, Inc, a Dissolved Florida Corporation, at No Cost. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14

 

1. 11/12/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                      

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

At the close of the agenda items,. Council Member moved and the Committee approved an amendment to designate the Boyer amendments to Ordinances 666 & 667, respectively, as TEU Committee sponsored amendments.

 

 

There being no further business, the Committee meeting was adjourned at 2:25 P.M.

 

 

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

 

 

11.18.14

Posted: 12:00 P.M.