TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

June 20,2016

REGGIE BROWN, CHAIR

CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in Council Chambers, City Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, June 20,2016. The meeting was called to order at 2:01 P.M. by Committee Chair Reggie Brown. The meeting adjourned at 2:46 P.M.

Members in Attendance: Staff Attendance:

CM Reggie Brown, Chair Katrin MacDonald, Legislative Asst

CM Tommy Hazouri, Vice Chair Phillip Peterson, Asst. Auditor

CM John Crescimbeni Paige Johnston, General Counsel

CM Al Ferraro John Jackson, Chief of Research

CM Reggie Gaffney Jordan Elsbury, Administration

CM Joyce Morgan Planning Dept, Laurie Santana

CM Scott Wilson

Others in Attendance:

Wanda Forrest, North Florida TPO

Council Vice President Lori Boyer 2016-137 & 2016-245

Melissa Long, Chief of Environmental Quality 2016-355

Kirk Wendland, Office of Economic Development 2016-363

1. 2016-137 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $479,929 IN CDBG FUNDING PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED FOR A WATER MAIN PROJECT IN THE LARSON NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE ONGOING PINE FOREST INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 16-041; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/29/2016 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

AYES – Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson ( 7 )

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2. 2016-245 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PROPOSED 2016B SERIES TEXT AMENDMENT #2 TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT AND THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR REVIEW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/18/2016 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: April 19, 2016

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson ( 7 )

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3. 2016-349 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CHAPTER 745 (ADDRESSING AND STREET NAMING REGULATIONS) ORDINANCE CODE; REMOVING THE "WEST" PORTION OF THE STREET NAME AND ADDING A STREET TYPE OF "STREET" TO RENAME "WEST BURNSIDE" TO "BURNSIDE STREET" IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9; DIRECTING THE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION TO FORWARD THIS ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2016 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing and extended the floor to anyone desiring to address the Council. The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing.

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson ( 7 )

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4. 2016-351 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 122.421(b), ORDINANCE CODE, A TEMPORARY EASEMENT GRANTING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN, OVER, AND UNDER PARCEL 703A, WHICH TOUCHES COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 AND 10, LIES ENTIRELY WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HOWELL DRIVE, AND CONTAINS 2.335 ACRES, AND PARCEL 703B, WHICH IS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10, LIES ENTIRELY WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HOWELL DRIVE AND RIBAULT SCENIC DRIVE, AND CONTAINS 2.095 ACRES, BOTH NEEDED BY FDOT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRIDGE ON HOWELL DRIVE NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH RIBAULT SCENIC DRIVE, TOGETHER WITH ALL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO CONVEY SAID TEMORATY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2016 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson ( 7 )

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5. 2016-352 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 122.421(b), ORDINANCE CODE, A TEMPORARY EASEMENT GRANTING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN, OVER, AND UNDER PARCELS 705A AND 705B, LYING ENTIRELY WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FIRESTONE ROAD NORTH AND SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH 103RD STREET AND NEEDED BY FDOT TO ADD A DEDICATED LEFT TURN LANE TO FIRESTONE ROAD NORTH OF 103RD STREET, TOGETHER WITH ALL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO CONVEY SAID TEMORATY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2016 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson ( 7 )

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6. 2016-353 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 122.421(b), ORDINANCE CODE, A TEMPORARY EASEMENT GRANTING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN, OVER, AND UNDER PARCEL 701, WHICH LIES ENTIRELY WITHIN RE # 056310-0000, OWNED BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND USED AS A RETENTION POND, AND NEEDED BY FDOT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRIDGE ON EDISON AVENUE OVER MCCOY'S CREEK, TOGETHER WITH ALL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO CONVEY SAID TEMORATY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2016 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson ( 7 )

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7. 2016-354 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THAT CERTAIN SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS EASEMENT RENEWAL (BOT FILE NO. 160680272) BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR HOGAN BRIDGE OVER POTTSBURG CREEK, USED SOLELY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, FOR A TERM OF FIFTY YEARS AT NO COST; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2016 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson ( 7 )

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8. 2016-355 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PETROLEUM RESTORATION PROGRAM AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (THE "CONTRACT"), ANY EXTENSIONS TO THE CONTRACT, AND SUBSEQUENT TASK ASSIGNMENTS AS NEEDED, SAID CONTRACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR EQD PERSONNEL TO CONTINUE TO MANAGE THE CLEANUP OF PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SITES WITHIN DUVAL COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2016 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson, ( 7 )

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9. 2016-363 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY ("JAXPORT"), SAID AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS ON JAXPORT-OWNED LAND IN MAYPORT AND ALLOWING FOR UTILIZATION OF THE CITY'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN CRAFTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/6/2016 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

AYES - Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson ( 7 )

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10. 2016-422 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2015-835-E, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2016-232-E, TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM (90 DAYS) ON MEDALLION RENEWALS AND LATE FEES FOR MEDALLION RENEWALS PERTAINING TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE PURSUANT TO SECTION 220.217, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS; PROVIDING THAT THE MORATORIUM REMAIN IN EFFECT FROM ENACTMENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVE APPLICABILITY; REQUESTING ONE CYCLE EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2016

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENY measure.

AYES - Brown, R., Crescimbeni, Ferraro, Gaffney, G., Hazouri, Morgan, Wilson ( 7 )

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2^nd READINGS

11. 2016-404 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 366 (GROUNDWATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, PART 5, (WATER CONSERVATION AND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION), AMENDING SECTION 366.502 (LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION INTENT, JURISDICTION AND PURPOSE) TO CLARIFY JURISDICTIONAL APPLICABILITY; AMENDING SECTION 366.503 (DEFINITIONS) TO AMEND THE DEFINITION FOR "LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION", AND TO ADD NEW SUBSECTIONS AND DEFINITIONS FOR "NON-RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION" AND "RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION";; AMENDING SECTION 366.504 (LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SCHEDULE) TO AMEND PROVISION FOR IRRIGATION WELLS WHERE RECLAIMED WATER IS AVAILABLE; AMENDING SECTION 366.505 (EXCEPTIONS TO LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SCHEDULE) TO INCLUDE BUBBLER IRRIGATION IN THE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO AMEND THE WATERING SCHEDULE FOR THE USE OF RECYCLED WATER FROM WET DETENTION TREATMENT PONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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12. 2016-407 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $814,268.00 FROM THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT SPECIAL LIEN REVENUE FUND PURSUANT TO SECTION 111.470, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT CONTRACTING TO REMOVE PROPERTY CODE VIOLATIONS CITY-WIDE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 518, ORDINANCE CODE, ($398,991.32 TO NEIGHBORHOODS - MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE AND THE BALANCE OF $415,276.68 TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO BE SPLIT BETWEEN MOWING AND LANDSCAPE - PRIVATE PROPERTY ($300,000.00) AND MOWING AND MAINTENANCE - PRIVATE PROPERTY TREE REMOVAL ($115,276.68)), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 16-080; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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