JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

September 15, 2014

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

 

In attendance:  Council Members Reggie Brown (Chair), Lori Boyer (Vice Chair),  Jim Love, Matt Schellenberg, Robin Lumb, Kimberly Daniels, Greg Anderson; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel;  Philip Peterson, Heather Reber, 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 2:01 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.  2014-470

ORD-MC Amend Sec 380.405 (Host Fee; Distribution Formula; Late Charge for Delinquent Pymt), Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code, to Delete Subsec (f) which allows a Solid Waste C & D Disposal Facility that Recycles Material & Disposed of Residual Materials out of the County, to Receive Credit for the Host Fees. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni & Co-sponsored by CM Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/14

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    8/4/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/5/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

    8/19/2014 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    9/2/2014 R Amend/Approve 7-0

 

Bill Summary                    

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

4.  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)

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

 

Prior to the panel voting to defer this item, there was considerable discussion.  Council Member Lori Boyer engaged Bill Joyce, Chief, Engineering & Construction Mgmt, Public Works Department, in a dialogue on roadway projects, bridge repair work and funding sources.  Ms. Boyer wanted to know the status of a host of proposed roadway and bridge repair work projects, contending that the City needs to look at new funding sources for road repair work.  Council Member Greg Anderson suggested that the item be deferred owing to a lack of information on some of the projects.

 

 

 

5.  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)

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

 

Council Member Lori Boyer indicated that  she had been in touch with realtor association people and working with them on language for an amendment that is currently being crafted that would clarify issues in the proposed legislation.

 

 

 

6.  2014-580

ORD Approp $5,500,000 from Southbank CRA/TID JXSF182-09906 together with FY's 2014-2015, 2015-2016 & Portion of FY 2016-2017 if Needed, for Design, Constrn & Quality Assurance for Roadway Redesign of "Riverplace Blvd/Museum Cir to Prudential Dr" Proj; Provide Contract Mgmt by Public Works Dept & Coordination with DIA Staff & the Bike/Ped Coordinator; Create Scope of Work Framework to include Narrowing Vehicular Travel Lanes, On-Street Parking, Accommodating Pedestrians & Bicycles; Provide Landscaping; Provide Qualifications of Designer; Waive Chapt 654 (Code of Subdiv Regs) if Necessary to the Adequate Design. (Dist 4-Redman) (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Redman & Boyer)

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

 

1. 8/27/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,LUZ

 

    9/2/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2014 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/3/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary                  

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0     (See Council Auditor's attachment on pg. 7)

 

Council Member Greg Anderson questioned DIA CEO Aundra Wallace on funding sources; he felt that it was imperative to have a discussion on funding sources.

 

 

 

 

7.  2014-582

ORD Auth Purchase of 18.27 Acres on Maxville Macclenny Hwy (Portion of RE# 001161-0010) from ICI Homes, LLC for $381,000 to allow Expansion of City-Owned Trail Ridge Landfill. (Dist 11-Holt) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/27/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/2/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary                   FactSheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0    

 

1. Correct purchase price in bill to $366,000 2. Replace Exhibit B to correct purchase price and acreage.

 

Council Member Lori Boyer offered an additional amendment that would incorporate language indicating that the funding in the bill was coming from Trail Ridge.  OGC indicated that the two amendments would be rolled into one amendment.

 

 

 

8.  2014-586

ORD Auth Constrn & Maint Agreemt with FDOT; FDOT will undertake "Bridge Replacemt on Howell Dr/Ribault River, Bridge #724147" Proj at No Cost to City, & upon Completion the City will Own, Operate, Maintain & Repair the Improvemt. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/27/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/2/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                   FactSheet

 

Approve 7-0

 

 

9.  2014-587

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of Sprague St, a 35' Platted, Opened & Improved R/W bet Beaver St & Edwards Ave, Requested by BSE Investments, LLC & SADS, Inc, Subject to Reservation unto City & JEA of Easemts over Closed R/W for Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities. (Dist 9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 9/15/14

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

 

1. 8/27/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/2/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                   FactSheet

 

DEFER

 

 

10.  2014-588

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of Yulee St, a 40' Platted, Unopened & Unimproved R/W bet Canal & Orchard Sts, Requested by Wealth Watchers, Inc, Subject to Reservation unto City & JEA of Easemts over Closed R/W for Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities. (Dist 9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 9/15/14

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

 

1. 8/27/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/2/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary                   FactSheet

 

Approve 7-0

 

 

11.  2014-589

ORD Auth a Subordination of Easemt, a Permanent Drainage Easemt within RE# 005339-0000 to FDOT to enable FDOT to Construct Drainage Infrastructure at Intersec of I-10 & Cassat Ave. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/27/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/2/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary                   FactSheet

 

 

Approve 7-0

 

 

 

12.  2014-617

ORD Providing for Striping Parallel Parking Spaces along Designated Roadways to provide On-Street Parking; Exercise Authority of Secs 316.183 & 316.189, F.S., & Waiving Sec 804.402 (Speed Limits), Ord Code, to reduce Speed Limit of Certain Roadways in Council Dist 14 from 30 MPH to 15 MPH; Directing Public Works Dept to post Appropriate Signage; New Speed Limit shall become Effective upon Posting. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Love)

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

 

1. 9/9/2014 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

Bill Summary                   R: Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2014-618

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of Drainage Easemt on Barker St near Intersec of Beach Blvd & Spring Glen Rd at Req of Twin Rivers Capital to Clear an Encroachmt of a Building into the Easemt. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                   FactSheet

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

 

 

14.  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 Revent to the Owners. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Carter)

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

 

1. 9/9/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary           

 

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.  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 Revent to the Owners. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Carter)

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

 

1. 9/9/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

 

16.  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 Revent to the Owners. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Carter)

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

 

1. 9/9/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

                               Bill Summary                  

 

                               Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:47 P.M.

 

 

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

 

09.16.14

Posted: 11:00 A.M.