RESEARCH DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES
COMMITTEE AGENDA MEETING MINUTES
August 4, 2014
1:30 P.M.
City Council Conference Room A
117 West Duval Street
Attendance: Council Members Reggie Brown, Greg Anderson, Jim Love, Matt Schellenberg, Ray Holt, Lori Boyer, Kimberly Daniels; Philip Peterson, Kyle Billy, Council Auditor’s Office; Paige Johnston, Sandra Stockwell, Office of General Counsel; Teresa Eichner, Mayor’s Office; Paul Crawford, Office of Economic Development; Lin White, John Jones, Public Works Department; Stephen Smith, Heather Ireland, Planning & Development Department; Twane Duckworth, Risk Management; Jack Shad, Public Parking; Bryan Mosier, Regulatory & Compliance Department; Mitchell Perin, Finance; Wayne Young, JEA; Attorney T. R. Hainline; Attorney Kristina Nelson; Michael Sellers; Alpha Nickelberry Kevin Kuzel, Executive Council Assistants; Jessica Morales, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.
The Chair called the Agenda Meeting to order at 1:28 P.M. and asked Philip Peterson of the Council Auditor’s Office to review the marked agenda that had been prepared by his office. There were seven (7) items ready for action; three (3) items that were being deferred; and seven (7) items that were being seconded and re-referred.
ON Item #2, ORD 2014-64, Auth Lease Agreemt with Teach for America, Inc. For 5,394 Sq Ft on 6th Floor of Ed Ball Bldg…., Council Member Greg Anderson asked Mr. Peterson that with the receipt of the bond counsel’s opinion on the agreement, is the Office of General Counsel satisfied that we can now move forward with the proposed legislation. Mr. Peterson indicated that the item is ready for committee action.
On Item #8, ORD-MC 2014-438, Enacting new Sub-Paragraph © to Sec. 122.202 (Parking Rates at Municipal Parking Lots) to Provide a Discount Rate to City Employees Parking in City Owned Parking Facilities, Council Member Lori Boyers indicated that she had some concerns with the proposed legislation and that she would be offering an amendment to address those concerns.
On Item #10, ORD 2014-461, Auth Provisional Approp on a Qtly Basis up to Total of $3,100,000, Contingent on Availability of Funds & MBRC Apv from Funds Deposited into Mobility Zone 4 Spec Rev Fund to Proj#PW0685-01 for Reimbursement to Signature Parkway, LLP as Roadway Builder……, Council Member Matt Schellenberg inquired if this measure could be delayed? Attorney T.R. Hainline, agent for Signature, replied that it should not be delay and explained. Mr. Hainline provided background information on the roadway project. He indicated that Assistant General Counsel Susan Grandin had drafted the substitute ordinance that was before the Committee. Council Member Ray Holt, the ordinance’s sponsor, explained why he wanted to move forward with the legislation. There was a consensus that if Ms. Grandin was not present at the Committee meeting to explain the substitute and field questions, the item would be deferred.
There being no further business, the agenda meeting was adjourned at 1:39 PM.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
08.06.14
Posted: 4:00 PM