JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

May 4, 2015

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

 

In attendance:  Council Members Reggie Brown (Chair), Lori Boyer (Vice Chair),  Jim Love, Matt Schellenberg; Council Members Greg Anderson and Robin Lumb were excused; Council Member Ray Holt was 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 2:05 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.  2015-179

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened & Unimproved R/W near Intersec of Normandy Blvd & 103rd St at Req of Roger W Cruce on Behalf of the Cibula Family Trust to allow Consolidation of Adjoining Parcels. (Dist 12-Carter) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 4/6/15, 4/20/15, 5/04/15

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/15

 

1. 3/10/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    3/16/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet       

 

PH/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    

  

After temporarily tabling the item, the Chair deferred the ordinance for a  cycle so that Tera Meeks, Chief, Marine and Natural Resources Division, can be on hand to address and explain questions that Council Member Lori Boyer raised regarding the submerged lands lease.

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

7.  2015-231

ORD Apv Subordination of Parcel 800.2, a Perpetual Easemt over a large Drainage R/W which crosses Univ Blvd in Vicinity of Intersec with Barnes Rd, to FDOT to allow FDOT to correct Erosion & Soil Failure & Improve Maint Access. (Dist 4-Redman) (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

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet       

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

Correct size of easement to 524 sq. ft.

 

 

8.  2015-232

ORD Auth a Constrn & Maint Agreemt for Replacemt of the Bessent Rd West Branch Bridge #724177, near Intersec of Lem Turner Rd. (Dist 8-Lee) (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

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet       

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

9.  2015-249

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 655 (Concurrency & Mobility Mgmt Syst), Part 2 (Jax Dev Agreemt Regs) & Part 3 (Fair Share Assessmt Procedures), Ord Code, to provide that Certain Annual Maint & Extension Fees are Deposited into the Fair Share Sector Areas Transp Improvemts Spec Rev Fund created under Sec 111.530. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary      

 

DEFER

 

 

10.  2015-251

ORD Naming a City-Owned Parcel at NW Corner of Lee & Houston Sts as the "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park". (Dist 9-Jones) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            R: Approve

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

11.  2015-254

ORD-MC Approp $3,367,780.72 ($1,079,748 from Duval Station Ofc Park-Improvemts, $1,410,556.23 from Yellow Bluff Rd Improvemts & $877,476.49 from Main St 4th to 12th Improvemts) to a New Design, Permitting & Phase I of "Imeson Park Blvd from Busch to Heckscher" Constrn Proj in Fair Share Sector 6.1; Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code, Sec 111.535 (Fair Share Specific Projs Spec Rev Fund) to Eliminate the Duval Station Ofc Park Acct & Amend Sunset Provisions to allow for Transfer of Funds from Proj not Commenced; Auth Carryover to 2015-2016 Budget Yr; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Amend Ord 2014-467-E to add said Proj. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15

 

1. 4/14/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary             

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

1. Correctly label Exhibit 2

2. Include waiver of Sec. 111.530 regarding Directors of Planning and Public Works determination of improved level of service on roadways.

 

Phillip Peterson explained the amendment and both he and Folks Huxford, Director, Planning & Development Department, explained what the proposed legislation entailed and fielded questions.

 

 

 

12.  2015-259

ORD Approp $75,000 as Local Match Portion of a Grant Rcvd by the Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc for Façade Improvemts to the Bldg; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Amend Ord 2014-467-E to reflect Change to "Florida Theatre Façade Improvement Grant Match" Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 15-059) (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

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet      

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0

 

Correct CIP sheet for new project

 

13.  2015-265

ORD Transferring $1,346,316.35 in Grant Funds Prev Approp from Fla Dept of Economic Disaster Recovery Initiative from the Lower Eastside Proj & Town of Baldwin to Sub-Recipient JHA for Improvemts at var Multi-Family Housing Facilities to meet the Revised Grant Deadline; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Auth 1st Amend to Ltr of Understanding bet City & JHA; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to Decrease Funding for said Drainage Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 15-065) (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

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet      

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

14.  2015-266

ORD Approp $250,000 from 2013 Authorized Capital Projs Fund to fund Partial Demolition of Collapsed Sec of Liberty St Bridge; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to Increase "Liberty St/Demo & Debris Removal" Proj & Decrease "Liberty St/Berkman Bridge Repair: Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 15-064) (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

 

    4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet      

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

15.  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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet       

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

16.  2015-272

ORD Approp $1,859,000 of Addnl Grant Rev from FDOT for the "NBRW-Artist Walk Extension" Proj & "College St Improvemts" Proj & Reappropriate Existing Funds from Artist Walk Extension Proj to fund "Main St Bridge Riverwalk Improvemts" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Auth (1) Constrn & Maint Agreemt Addendum; (2) Supplemental Agreemt #1 & (3) Supplemental Agreemt #2; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to reflect said Changes. (BT 15-060) (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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet       

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

17.  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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet       

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

18.  2015-290

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of a 50' Wide Unopened & Unimproved R/W near Intersec of Akra Ave & Gillen St at Req of Evangel Temple to allow Applicant to Consolidate Adjacent Proptys & Construct a Bldg on the Site. (Dist 9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 5/18/15

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

 

1. 4/28/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet       

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

19.  2015-291

ORD Declaring Surplus & Auth Sale of a Vacant Lot near Intersec of 1st St W. & Pearl St N. (Dist 7) (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

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet       

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

20.  2015-292

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of Unopened & Unimproved R/W of Fincastle Ave bet Panda & Slashes St at Req of James B Goethe, Subject to Reservation unto City & JEA of Easemts over Closed Portion of R/W for Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities. (Dist 12-Carter) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 5/18/15

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

 

1. 4/28/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet      

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

21.  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

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

 

1. 4/28/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet      

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

22.  2015-294

ORD Amend Ord 2013-820-E to Replace the JTA Proj List Attached to Interlocal Agreemt with a Revised JTA Proj List; Providing Council Apv for Proj Cost Changes in Excess of 20% of Cost Estimated in Original Cost Allocation of Proj List. (Johnston) (Introduced by CP Yarborough)

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

 

1. 4/28/2015 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary      

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

23.  2015-305

ORD Approp $4,442,312.07 from Streets & Drainage 5-Yr Prog Capital Proj; Approp $1,512,967.07 ($962,053.92 from Gate Parkway West; $211,102.47 from Brick Sts - Rehab & Reconstrn; $339,810.68 from Countywide Access Way Constrn) to Streets & Drainage 5-Yr Prog Capital Proj ($962,053.92 to Roadway Resurfacing; $300,000 to Roadway Sign Stripe & Signal; & $250,913.15 to Sidewalk Curb Constrn & Repair); Approp $1,900,000 from Periodic Maint as Follows: $1,100,000 to Moncrief - Dinsmore Rd Bridge Replacemt, $700,000 to Lakeside Dr Bridge Replacemt & $100,000 to Old Kings Rd Bridge Replacemt (Design); Approp $1,029,345 from Roadway Safety Proj as Follows - $150,000 to Traffic St Lights, $102,100 to Traffic Calming Constrn, $577,245 to Sidewalk/Curb Constrn & Repair & $200,000 to Sidewalk/Curb Constrn New; Directing Public Works & Finance Depts to close Projs Entitled Gate Parkway West & Brick Sts - Rehab & Reconstrn Proj; Amend Ord 2014-467-E to Decrease/Increase Budget Auth for Referenced Projs. (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

 

 

Bill Summary      

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

24.  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

 

Bill Summary

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

                               

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:18 P.M.

 

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

 

05.05.15

Posted: 12:00 P.M.