JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

June 1, 2015

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

 

In attendance:  Council Members Reggie Brown (Chair), Lori Boyer (Vice Chair),  Jim Love, Greg Anderson, Robin Lumb; Council Member Matt Schellenberg was excused; Council Members-elect Reggie Gaffney and Joyce Morgan were in attendance; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel;  Phillip Peterson, Council Auditor’s Office; Teresa Eichner, Mayor’s Office; Katrin MacDonald, Crystal Shemwell, 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.  2015-127

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code; Updating Regs re: Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Vehicle Inspections & Insurance Requiremts; Creating Chapt 222 (Transportation Network Companies), 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) (CPAC #6 Apv)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15

 

1. 2/10/2015 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    2/17/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/24/2015 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

 

 

 

 

 

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. 2/24/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

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 - 4/14/15

 

1. 2/24/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

3. 4/14/2015 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

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

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15

 

1. 2/24/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

3. 4/14/2015 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

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. 3/10/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    3/16/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/17/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/25/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Approve 5-0

 

    5/19/2015 F Approve 6-0

 

3. 5/26/2015 CO REREFERRED; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

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. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS,JWW

 

    4/15/2015 JWW Approve 10-0

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/21/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/28/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

7.  2015-270

ORD Approp $833,534.81 from Nuisance Abatemt Spec Lien Rev Fund ($408,432.06 to Municipal Code Compliance for Nuisance Abatemt Contracting to Remove Propty Code Violations City-Wide & $425,102.75 to Public Works Mowing & Maint for Mowing & Tree Removal Svcs); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016. (BT 15-056) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/12/15

 

1. 4/28/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    5/4/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/5/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/12/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

Though this item had been marked as deferred in the Agenda Meeting, the Chair decided to take the ordinance up.

 

Dave McDonald, Chief, Mowing & Landscape Maintenance, Public Works Department, explained what the ordinance entailed and questions regarding the Division’s budget for this fiscal year and the previous fiscal year. Phillip Peterson explained figures for funds that are currently on hand and the two accounts: Mowing and Landscaping private property and Mowing and Landscaping, Tree Removal.  Jim Robinson, Director, Public Works Department, added comments and fielded questions, as well.

 

 

8.  2015-289

ORD Apv Subordination of Parcel 811.2, a Drainage Easemt in Baldwin bet U.S. 301 & Rails to Trails to FDOT to allow FDOT to Construct a Bypass around City of Baldwin; Auth a Subordination Agreemt. (Dist 11-Holt) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/12/15

 

1. 4/28/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    5/4/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/5/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/12/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

    5/19/2015 F Approve 6-0

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

9.  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. 4/28/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    5/4/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/12/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

PH-DEFER

 

 

 

10.  2015-308

ORD Reconciling Accts & Performing Gen Financial Cleanup; Approp $589,722,522 from var Subfund Accts: 114 - Fair Share Sector Transp Improvemts (Sec 111.530, Ord Code); 1D9 - Park Maint & Improvemts; 31D - 1996B Excise Tax Rev Bonds; 31J 1995 Sunshine State Constrn Bonds; 64P Balis Estate Trust Fund; 363 - 2004 Excise Tax Rev Bonds (Autumn); 414 - 1998 Excise Tax Rev Bonds - Parking; 44F Solid Waste Pollution Remediation; 115 Gate Parkway Extension; 310 2001B Excise Tax Rev Bonds; 31P 2002 Guarantee Entitlemt Constrn Bonds; 331 Grant Capital Improvemt Projs; 325 - St Andrews Church Renovation; 322 Gen Capital Projs; 321 River City Renaissance Pay-as-you-Go; 31L Capital Proj Rev Bond for Admin Costs of Bond Issuance; 141 Streets & Highways 5-Yr Rd Prog; AFT0001-01 Capital Projs - Subfund Level; Activity PW0001-01 Streets & Highways 5-Yr Rd Prog Subfund Level; 143 Local Option Gas Tax; Amend 2014-468-E (Banking Fund) to De-Auth Borrowing. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer, Anderson, Love, Crescimbeni, Gulliford & Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/12/15

 

1. 4/28/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS

 

    5/4/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/5/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/5/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/12/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

 

1. Attach revised exhibits 2, 7, 8, 10, and 13 to correct amounts

2. Correct amounts as necessary in legislation to reflect BT amounts

3. Pg. 11, line 26 strike “is from”

4. Pg. 12, line 22, insert “capacity” after banking fund

5. Pg. 14, switch summaries of Subfund 31L

6. Pg. 15, lines 10-17, remove duplicative summary

 

11.  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

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15

 

1. 5/12/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

PH-DEFER

 

12.  2015-312

ORD Approp $6,500 from Environmental Protection Fund to allow 10 Members of EQD Staff & Personnel from Jax Sheriff's Ofc to receive on-site Training in Noise Measuremt Procedures from Rutgers Univ; Waive Sec 360.602, Ord Code, to allow Monies from Environmental Protection Fund to be used for Training; Designate Oversight by Regulatory Compliance Dept. (BT 15-069) (McCain) (Req of Mayor & CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15

 

1. 5/12/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    5/18/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Approve

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

13.  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. 5/12/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

Council Member Lori Boyer had a number of questions for Joe Namey, Public Works Department, Land Acquisition and Disposition Division.  A discussion ensued on the specific site of the project.  Wayne Young, JEA, and Attorney Paul Harden engaged in the discussion, as well.  After the exchange, Council Member Greg Anderson suggested that the item be deferred. He cited concerns about the specific site of the easements.

 

 

14.  2015-321

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of an Opened & Improved R/W (RE #168368-0500) on Mayport Crossing Blvd at Req of Naval Continuing Care Retirement Foundation, d/b/a Fleet Landing; Declaring Parcel Surplus; Waive Sec 122.424, Ord Code, to Convey Parcel to Applicant at Appraised Value of $132,300; Rsving All Utilities Easemt over Parcel in Name of City & JEA. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 6/1/15

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15

 

1. 5/12/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    5/18/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Approve

 

PH-AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

Council Member Greg Anderson raised the issue of the Public Works Department’s appraisal of parcels.

He was particularly concerned about whether or not there was a process in place to review appraisals. Joe Namey explained that the department turned to several appraisers in the private sector and that the Public Works Department reviews the appraisals that the private appraisers provide.

 

 

Attach revised Real Estate Officer Certificate

15.  2015-328

ORD Amend Ord 2014-617-E to Modify the Area for Striping & Parallel Parking Spaces by Replacing the Exhibits attached to the Legislation with Revised Exhibits to exclude Pine St from Van Wert to Dancy from the Designated Area; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Directing Distribution of Legislation. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Love)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15

 

1. 5/12/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

16.  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. 5/12/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    5/18/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

PH-DEFER

 

In the public hearing, Attorney Paul Harden, representing the Davis family, explained what the project entailed.  It was pointed out that the Planning & Development Department’s 911 Addressing Committee had concerns about the proposed name designation for the parkway’s extension.  Mr. Harden indicated tht he had not been aware of this concern. 

 

 

17.  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. 5/12/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,RCDPHS,LUZ,JWW

 

    5/18/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/19/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/20/2015 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCDPHS, LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

PH-DEFER

 

 

 

18.  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. 5/26/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            R: 2ND

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

19.  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. 5/26/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

20.  2015-367

ORD Auth the Traffic Signal Maint & Compensation Agreemt with FDOT, Including Exhibit A to Agreemt; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Req 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15

 

1. 5/26/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Emerg/Amend/Approve

 

EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

21.  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. 5/26/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet              

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

22.  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. 5/26/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

23.  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. 5/26/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

24.  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 -

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

 

1. 5/26/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

25.  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

 

1.      5/26/2015 CO  Introduced: RCDPHS, TEU

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

26. 2015-336

 

 

 

ORD Approp $50,676.50 from Economic Dev Capital Projs - Other Constrn Costs Town Ctr - Planning Dist 5 to the Corresponding Planning Dist 1 Acct for Constrn Drawing for Five Points Town Ctr Concept Plan, at Total of $90,000; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Lumb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15

 

1. 5/12/2015 Introduced: F, RCDPHS, TEU (added 5/26/15 per CP)

    5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

    5/19/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

2.      5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, TEU

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

**Added to agenda during meeting**

 

Kay Ehas, Chair, Transportation Committee, Riverside Avondale Preservation Inc., explained what the project at Five Points entailed. Kenny Logsdon, Planning & Development Department explained the project, as well.  Council Member Jim Love whose Council District is where the project is located explained what the measure’s sponsor (Council Member Robin Lumb) had in mind in seeking the appropriation.

Council Member Bill Bishop expressed his opposition to the measure; he was concerned that the project would result in an increase in vehicular  speed that posed a threat to pedestrians.  He feels that the project’s design would jeopardize the application for a TIGER Grant.

 

Council Member E. Denise Lee had a lengthy exchange with Steve Tocknell, Transportation Planner, who designed the proposed project.  Ms. Lee was concerned that the District Council Member had not been involved or kept abreast of the planning for the project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the outset of the Committee meeting, the panel heard a PowerPoint presentation on the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization’s (TPO) short range transportation plans; she specifically explained projects that are planned for 2015-2020.  She explained that a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is developed annually and that TPO hosts numerous meetings to ascertain extensive public involvement.  She fielded a number of questions from the panel.

 

Council Member Lori Boyer distributed a Council Resolution that Council Member Doyle Carter had introduced and the Council adopted in 2004 that requested that the TPO give priority consideration to specific transportation projects in Duval County.  She explained that the Council has not adopted this kind of resolution in subsequent years, and, as a result, TPO has only considered Duval County project proposals submitted by the Florida Department of Transportation or other bodies.

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:46 P.M.

 

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

 

06.04.15

Posted: 12:00 A.M.