JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
June 15, 2015
2:00 P.M
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
In Attendance: Council Members Reggie Brown (Chair), Greg Anderson,
Robin Lumb, Matt Shellenberg, Reginald Gaffney; Council Members Jim Love and
Lori Boyer were excused; Council Member E. Denise Lee was in attendance; Paige
Johnston, Office of General Counsel; Phillip Peterson, Kyle Billy, Heather
Reber, Council Auditor’s Office; Teresa Eichner, Administration; Katrin
MacDonald, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.
The meeting was called to
order a 2:06 P.M.
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1. 2015-127 |
ORD-MC Creating Chapt 222
(Transportation Network Companies), Ord Code, Creating Regs for Operations
Including Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Operators, Vehicle
Inspections, Min Insurance Requiremts, Records Retention &
Confidentiality; Creating Code Enforcemt, Civil Remedies, Violations,
Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture Regs & Provide Authority to JSO, City
Parking Div & Jax Airport Authority to Seize & Impound or Immobilize
Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 222. (Diebenow) (Introduced by CM
Schellenberg) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15 1. 02/10/2015 CO Introduced :
R,F,TEU 2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/17/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 02/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: R, F, TEU 3/2/2015 TEU Sub/Rerefer 5-0; 3/2/2015 R Sub/Rerefer 6-0 3/3/2015 F Sub/Rerefer 7-0 3. 3/10/2015 CO
SUBSTITUTE/Rerefer; R, F, TEU Bill
Summary R: Defer DEFER |
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2. 2015-146 |
ORD Approp $2,400,000 from Gen
Capital Projs - Investmt Pool Earnings Accts to Public Works var Capital
Projs - Other Constrn - Old Fed Courthouse/State Atty Acct to Complete
Renovation of Far East Area of the Bldg; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2015-2016. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Daniels) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/15 1. 02/24/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU,F 3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 03/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: TEU, F Bill
Summary DEFER |
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3. 2015-150 |
ORD-MC Auth Interlocal Agreemt
bet City & JEA that provide $120,000,000 Pymt to City & City's Apv of
the "JEA Interlocal Partnership Terms" as Defined in the Interlocal
Agreemt; Amend Secs 21.04 & 21.07, Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, re
Assessmt Calculation of JEA Annual Pymt to City; Designate Oversight by
Finance Dept. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor & JEA) Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec
21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 – 4/14/2015 1. 02/24/2015 CO Introduced :
R,TEU,F 3/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 03/10/2015 CO Read 2nd &
Rereferred: R, TEU, F 3. 04/14/2015 CO PH Only Bill
Summary Fact Sheet R: Defer DEFER |
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4. 2015-151 |
ORD Auth the Bond Interlocal
Agreemt bet City & JEA. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor & JEA) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/15 1. 02/24/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU,F 3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 03/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: TEU, F 3. 04/14/2015 CO PH Only Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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5. 2015-172 |
ORD Auth a Transfer & Maint
Agreemt with FDOT for a new Full Interchange at I-10 & Hammond Blvd; Auth
Acceptance by Map Transfer Portions of Improvemts as Detailed in said
Agreemt. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/15 1. 03/10/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU,F 3/16/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/17/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 03/25/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: TEU, F 4/20/2015 TEU Approve 5-0 5/19/2015 F Approve 6-0 3. 05/26/2015 CO REREFERRED;
TEU, F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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6. 2015-230 |
ORD Auth a Sovereignty
Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal BOT File No 160336982) with Fla
Internal Improvemt Trust Fund Bd of Trustees for Operating a 6-Slip Docking
Facility in Conjunction with Upland Palms Fish Camp for 10-Yr Term at No
Cost. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15 1. 04/14/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU,F,RCDPHS,JWW 4/15/2015 JWW Approve 10-0 4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/21/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 04/28/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: TEU, F, RCDPHS Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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7. 2015-293 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning
&/or Disclaiming a Portion of the Unopened & Unimproved R/W of Huron
St near its Intersec with Beaver St at Req of Shaw's Tree Svc, Subject to
Reservation unto City & JEA of Easemts over closed Portion of R/W for
Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities. (Dist 9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) TEU
PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 5/18/15, 6/1/15, 6/15/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/12/15 1. 04/28/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU 5/4/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 05/12/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: TEU Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PH-
APPROVE 4-0 Joe Namey, Public Works
Department, fielded questions that Council Member Greg Anderson raised
regarding the easements being granted to JEA. |
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8. 2015-309 |
ORD Apv 5th Amend to Fair Share
Assessmt Contract with Signature Land, Inc, assigned to Signature Parkway,
LLP, re Roadway Credit of Roadway Builder for Improvemt of Duval Rd bet Main
St & Airport Ctr Dr; Provide for Approp Allocation of $1,200,000 from
JIA/CRA Tax Incremt Funds for Repaymt of Roadway Credits. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Clark) TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 6/1/15, 6/15/15, 7/20/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 -- 5/26/15 1. 05/12/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU,F 5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 05/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: TEU, F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet This item was deferred at the
suggestion of Council Member Matt Schellenberg who felt that additional
information was needed and a number of issues resolved. PH-DEFER |
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9. 2015-313 |
ORD Auth (1) a Non-Exclusive
Grant of Easemt conveying to JEA a Utility Easemt & (2) Two Temp Constrn
Easemts, all in, over & under Portions of Metro Park & Everbank Field
Parking Lot "J" & needed to Support the JEA 42" Force Main
River Crossing. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15 1. 05/12/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU,F 5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 05/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: TEU, F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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10. 2015-329 |
ORD Naming a Segment of Planned
Extension of R.G. Skinner Parkway "E-Town Parkway"; Waive
Requiremts of Sec 745.105(g), Ord Code re Requiremt that all Street names
shall be for Entire Length of Street. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gulliford) TEU
PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 6/1/15, 6/15/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15 1. 05/12/2015 CO Introduced :
R,TEU 5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/18/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 05/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: R, TEU Bill
Summary R: Amend/Approve 7-0 PH-
AMEND(R)/APPROVE 4-0 |
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11. 2015-360 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning
&/or Disclaiming Portion of an Opened & Improved R/W on Van Wert Ave
bet Richmond St & the St Johns River at Request of John Surface at 3680
Richmond St & Charles Cousar at 3700 Richmond St, allow said R/W to be
Closed; Waive Sec 744.104 (Street Closing Appl), Ord Code, Requiring Public
Works Dept perform an Admin Review & rcv Favorable Replies from all Agcys
prior to Legislation for Closure being Submitted to Council; Rsving an All
Utilities Easemt over said Parcel in name of City & JEA. (Dist 14-Love)
(Sidman) (Introduced by CM Clark) TEU
PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 6/1/15, 6/15/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15 1. 05/12/2015 CO Introduced :
R,TEU,RCDPHS,LUZ 5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/18/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/19/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/20/2015 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 05/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd
& Rereferred: R, TEU, RCDPHS, LUZ Bill
Summary R: Defer PH-DEFER |
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12. 2015-361 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 804 (Jax
Traffic Code), Sec 804.709 (Unlawful to alter License Plates, Citations,
Mobile Home Stickers, or Validation Stickers; Penalty), Ord Code; Amend
Subsec (b) to auth Public Parking Officer to issue a Warning or Citation to
the Propty Owner where the Covered Vehicle is Located. (Shaw) (Introduced by
CM Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15 1. 05/26/2015 CO Introduced :
R,TEU,F 6/1/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/1/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer Bill
Summary R: Defer DEFER |
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13. 2015-366 |
ORD Auth Increase in Employee
Cap of Bldg Inspection Div from 89 to 91 to allow Addn of 2 Prof Engineer
Positions. (BT 15-165) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15 1. 05/26/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU,F 6/1/2015 TEU Withdraw 6-0 6/2/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/2/2015 F Withdraw 9-0 2. 6/9/2015 CO PH Rereferred:
TEU, F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE
4-0 Council Member John Crescimbeni
had previously requested that the Committee ascertain the incoming, new
Administration’s position on this proposed increase in the Division. Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston advised
the panel that in an e-mail from Sam Mousa, heading the Transition for the
Mayor-elect, the incoming Administration is supportive of the proposed
ordinance. Mr. Mousa indicated that he
had had a
discussion with Tom Goldsbury, Bldg Inspection Div Chief, on the matter. |
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14. 2015-371 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning
&/or Disclaiming a Portion of Lafayette St R/W, S of Albert St & N of
Arlington Xway at Req of Fresh Ministries, Inc, Subject to Reservation to
City, JEA & FDOT of an Easemt for Ingress & Egress & for All
Utilities. (Dist 7) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU
PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 6/15/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15 1. 05/26/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU 6/1/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PH-APPROVE
4-0 |
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15. 2015-372 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning
&/or Disclaiming an Unopened & Unimproved Alley bet Landon Ave &
Kings Ave at Req of Wade M Hampton on Behalf of Patty J & William J
Lawton. (Dist 9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU
PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 6/15/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15 1. 05/26/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU 6/1/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PH-APPROVE
4-0 |
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16. 2015-373 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning
&/or Disclaiming a Portion of a 10' Wide Alley R/W, NE Side of Dancy St,
bet Park & Walsh Sts at Req of JPM, Avondale, LLC, Subject to Reservation
to City & JEA of Easemt for Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities.
(Dist 14-Carter) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU
PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 6/15/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15 1. 05/26/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU 6/1/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PH-
APPROVE 4-0 |
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17. 2015-374 |
ORD Granting the CON Appl of
Hrustic Brothers, Inc Materials Recycling & Diversion Facility; Providing
for Conditions; Incorporating Exhibits. (McCain) (Introduced by CP Pursuant
to Chapt 380, Ord Code) TEU PH Pursuant to Chapter 380,
Ord Code - 7/20/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/28/15 1. 05/26/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU 6/1/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer Bill
Summary DEFER |
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18. 2015-396 |
ORD Pertaining to the JIA Comm
Redev Area ("JIA/CRA") estab by ORD 93-159-57, finding that slum
and blighted conditions exist and a necessity exists for the rehab,
conservation, or redev of areas known as the Thomas Creek Parcel within the
city; adding the Thomas Creek Parcel consisting of approx 1,108 acres into
the JIA/CRA; dir Community Redev Agency actions. (Wyman Duggan/Susan Grandin)
(CM Lee) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15, 6/23/15 1. 05/26/2015 CO Introduced :
RCDPHS, TEU, F (added 6/2/15 per CP) 6/2/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/1/2015 TEU Read 2nd &
Rerefer Bill
Summary APPROVE
5-0 Council Member E. Denise Lee
explained what the proposed legislation entailed, citing the need for
economic development in the area.
Assistant General Counsel Susan Grandin explained suggested revisions
that had been made to the original bill.
Council Member Matt Schellenberg voiced a number of concerns. Council Member Greg Anderson wondered how
an area with forest and farms be characterized as blighted. Ms. Grandin read portions of Florida State
Statutes that defined “blighted” areas.
She indicated that the consultant for the Thomas Creek Status Report
applied the State Statutes’ definition. |
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19. 2015-406 |
ORD Granting Appl of Coastal
Recycling Services, LLC for Renewal of CON for Operation of its Construction
& Demolition Debris Processing and Recycling Facility. (McCain)
(Introduced by Council President Pursuant to Chapt 380, Ord Code) TEU PH Pursuant to Chapter 380,
Ord Code - Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 1. 06/09/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU Bill
Summary READ
2ND & REREFER |
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20. 2015-409 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning
&/or Disclaiming Portion of R/W of Almeria Ave, a 60’ wide R/W North of
Atlantic Blvd at req of Episcopal High School of Jax, subj to reservation
unto City of Jax & JEA of perpetual and non-exclusive easements over the
closed R/W for Ingress & Egress and for all utilities.(Dist 2-Bishop)(McCain)
(Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10,
F.S - 7/20/2015 Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 6/23/2015 1. 06/09/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ
2ND & REREFER |
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21. 2015-410 |
ORD Auth Constrn & Maint
Agreemt with FDOT; FDOT will undertake at no cost to the City, Proj SR 152
(Baymeadows) from Freedom Commerce Pkway to Country Day School Dr in Council
Dists 5 & 13.(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15 1. 06/09/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ
2ND & REREFER |
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22. 2015-411 |
ORD Auth Constrn & Maint
Agreemt with FDOT; FDOT will undertake at no cost to the City, Proj SR 13
(Acosta Bridge); Bicycle Improvemts in
Council Dists 4 & 9.(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15 1. 06/09/2015
Introduced : TEU,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ
2ND & REREFER |
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22232.2443.23223. 2015-413 222 |
ORD Approp $315,000 from North
Fla TPO for the Landfill Acquisition – Compressed Natural Gas conversion proj
currently underway, as initiated by BT 15-078; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2015-2016. Amend 2015-2019 Five-Year Capital Improvemt Prog to provide
additional funding to Proj entitled “Landfill ACQ – Compressed Natural Gas
Conversion; Providing for Oversight by the Solid Waste Div of Dept of Public
Works. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15 1. 06/09/2015 CO Introduced :
TEU,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ
2ND & REREFER |
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24. 2015-423 |
ORD Approp $108,102.18 from
Moncrief Creek Flood Control to Riverview Area Drainage to provide additional
funding for Riverview Drainage Improvemt Projs located in Dist 8; Providing for
Carryover from FY to FY; Amend 2015-2019 CIP apv by ORD 2014-467-E to
increase funding for Proj “Riverview Area Drainage”; Req 1 Cycle Emerg
(Johnston)(Introduced by CM Lee) Public Hearing Pursuant to
Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15 1. 06/09/2015 CO Introduced :
R,TEU,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet R: Emerg/Amend/Approve 6-0 EMERGENCY/AMEND(R)/APPROVE
5-0 |
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Assistant General Counsel
explained that the Special CIP Committee had identified funds in 13 different
projects that could be applied to other projects. Council Member Lee explained why the projects in this legislation
were needed. |
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 P.M.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
06.17.15
Posted: 4:00 P.M.