JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

August 18, 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; Council Members Greg Anderson and Kimberly Daniels were excused; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel;  Philip Peterson, Kyle Billy, 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 2:02 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)

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.  2014-431

ORD Approp $2,398,348.96 to Return Excess FY 2013 Loss Provision Contributions to JEA ($1,393,976.29), to JEA - Water & Sewer Utility ($656,324.15), to JPA ($143,922.36), to Jax Housing Auth ($72,132.17) & JAA ($131,993.99). (BT 14-078) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

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

 

    7/14/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/15/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/15/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

Clarify that the funds are being appropriated from subfund 581 Insured Programs to subfund 561 Workers Compensation.

 

 

4.  2014-433

ORD Approp $709,841.91 from Generic Countywide Intersec Improvemt & Bridge Rehab Proj Acct & the Gate Parkway/Blue Cross Blue Shield Intersec Proj Acct into Proj Specific Accts (Gate Parkway/Deerwood Park Blvd Intersec; San Pablo Bridge Repair; Magnolia St Bridge Repair; Wells Rd Bridge Repair) for Maint Improvemts to prevent further Deterioration of Roadways & Bridges; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015; Amend Ord 2013-465-E (CIP), to Reflect Proj Changes. (BT 14-080) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 6/24/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    7/14/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/15/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (CIP Sheets) to correct amounts and project numbers.

 

 

Council Member Lori Boyer raised a number of concerns  regarding the CIP project accounts;

She wanted to know how the projects were prioritized, as well.

 

Bill Joyce, Public Works Department, engaged Ms. Boyer in an exchange on the project accounts and on the distinction between bridge work and intersection improvements.

 

 

 

 

5.  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

 

 

Bill Summary              R: DEFER

 

DEFER

 

 

6.  2014-480

ORD Approp $96,749 from Gen Fund Debt Svc Interest to Provide Pymt to the Northeast Fla Regional Transp Commission. (BT 14-083) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/4/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/5/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

7.  2014-484

ORD Approp $198,000 ($184,150 from Senior Citizen Ctr's Expansion & Land Acquisition & $13,850 from Council Dist 6 Loblolly Rec/Parks Acct) to the Mandarin Senior Center for Parking Lot & Drainage Improvemts at 3848 Hartley Rd; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Amend Ord 2013-465-E (CIP) to Increase Funding for "Hartley Rd Mandarin Senior Center - Expansion" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's. (Dist 6-Schellenberg) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

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

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/4/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/5/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary  

        

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

8.  2014-485

ORD Auth Constrn & Maint Agreemt with FDOT for a Bridge Replacemt at Newnan St/Hubbard St over Hogan Creek, Bridge #724171 at No Cost to City, with City Owning, Operating, Maintaining & Repairing the Improvemt upon Completion of the Proj. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/4/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/5/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

9.  2014-486

ORD Auth the Traffic Signal Maint & Compensation Agreemt with FDOT; Auth Mayor to date the Agreemt 7/1/14 to Coincide with FDOT's FY to avoid a Gap Period where Svcs Provided by City would not be Reimbursed; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/4/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/5/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

10.  2014-496

RESO Designating Propty owned by Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc at 16770 Rebar Rd as a Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (Dist 11-Holt) (Brooks) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Secs 166.041(3)(c)(2) & 376.80  F.S. - 8/27/14

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/4/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

Heather Ireland, Brownfields Office, Planning & Development Department, fielded questions from Council  Member Matt Schellenberg.  She explained how the designation of property as Brownfields enables a developer to seek state and federal economic assistance without obligating the City of Jacksonville for any responsibility in rehabilitating the property.

 

 

11.  2014-497

RESO Designating Propty Formerly known as Bill Johns Waste Oil Site at 3744 Keen Rd as a Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (Dist 10-Brown) (Brooks) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Secs 166.041(3)(c)(2) & 376.80  F.S. - 8/27/14

 

1. 7/22/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    8/4/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

Attach a Revised Exhibit 2 properly reflecting the property owner and lessor.

 

 

12.  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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

13.  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 Yarbourgh)

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

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: R, F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary           R:   READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

14.  2014-563

RESO Vacating a Portion of Sweetwater Farms; Returning Vacated Portion to Acreage; Abandoning Certain Unopened Roads within Boundaries of Vacated Portion. (Stockwell) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary           

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

15.  2014-565

RESO Urging City Administration to Explore any State or Fed Funding Options to Assist City in Constrn & Offering Ultra-High Speed Fiber Optic Internet Svc via a City-Owned ISP in Jax. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

 

1. 8/12/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

                              

Bill Summary      R: READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:26 P.M.

 

 

08.19.14

Posted: 12:00 P.M.