JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

April 18, 2016

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

 

In attendance:  Council Members Tommy Hazouri (Vice Chair), John Crescimbeni, Al Ferraro, Reggie Gaffney, Joyce Morgan, Scott Wilson; Council Member Sam Newby; Council Member Reggie Brown was excused; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel;  Phillip Peterson, Kim Taylor Council Auditor’s Office; Jordan Elsbury, Mayor’s Office; Laurie Santana, Planning & Development Department; Katrin MacDonald, Legislative Services; John Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2014-665

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code, Part 5 (Admin; Enforcemt); Amend Secs 220.502 (Code Enforcemt; Civil Remedies) & 220.503 (Violations) to provide Addnl Enforcemt Remedies; Create new Sec 220.504 (Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture) to provide Authority to JSO to Seize & Impound For-Hire Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 220. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Joost)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14

 

1. 10/14/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F, TEU (Added per C/P 11/24/15); RCDPHS removed per C/P 11/24/15)

 

    10/20/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS(Removed per C/P 11/24/15)

 

    2/17/2015 R Sub/Amend/Approve 6-1 (Schellenberg)

 

 

Bill Summary            F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

2.  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            F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

3.  2016-131

ORD Approp $30,000 from Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) Trust Fund to (1) Enable EPB Staff to Estab Partnership with U.S. Green Bldg Council, North Fla Chapt (USGBC-NF), in their LiveSMART Initiative, (2) Assist in Initial Buildout of the LiveSMART Trailer & (3) Support Outreach, Education & Engagemt of Residents; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth MOU with USGBC-NF for the LiveSMART Initiative; Designate Oversight by Dept of Regulatory Compliance; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code) for Prof Svcs of USGBC-NF. (BT 16-029) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/16

 

1. 2/23/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU,R

 

    2/29/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/29/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU, R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

4.  2016-137

ORD Transferring $479,929 in CDBG Funding Prev Provided for a Water Main Proj in the Larson Neighborhood to the Ongoing Pine Forest Infrastructure Proj. (BT 16-041) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/16

 

1. 2/23/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/29/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/29/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

5.  2016-157

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Jacksonville Symphony Assn, Inc (Tenant) for Premises within 300 W Water St for 5 Yrs & Initial Rate of $7,507.24/Mo beginning 7/1/16; Designate Oversight by Sports & Entertainmt Ofc. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/16

 

1. 2/23/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/29/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/29/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0

 

Dave Herrell, Sports & Entertainment, explained the components of the new lease agreement and why he felt that the agreement is a win-win for all.  The Symphony’s President and CEO, Robert Massie, remarked on the lease agreement, aspects of the naming rights component, in particular.  Mr. Herrell felt that the City’s being accorded responsibility for the naming rights meant a potential revenue source for the City.

 

 

6.  2016-180

ORD Renaming a Segment of Gary St bet Hendricks Ave & Kings Rd to "Naugle Way"; Waive Sec 745.105 (Changing Names of Public Sts by Ord; Honorary St Designations by Ord), Ord Code, Subsections (e) re Requiremt of 90% Consent of all Propty Owners on that Segment; (g) re Name Change shall be for Entire Length & not a short Segment & (i) re Cost of Renaming since it was Originated with the City's 911 Emerg Addressing Adv Comm. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Newby & Co-sponsored by CM Hazouri)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 4/4/16, 4/18/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/22/16

 

1. 3/8/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    3/14/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

PH-AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

1.      Correct street name to Kings Avenue

2.      Include JTA as a property owner affected by this name change

3.      Waive requirement of Historic Preservation Commission approval

 

7.  2016-200

ORD Waiving Secs 260.201 (License), 260.206 (Temp Storage of Waste Tires) & 260.208 (Hrs of Operation) of Chapt 260 (Disposal of Waste Tires), Ord Code, from 4/24/16 thru 5/7/16 in Support of the 3rd Annual Waste Tire & Snipe Sign Buyback Event to allow Duval County Residents to (1) Transport more than 8 waste tires; (2) Allow Temp Storage of Tires & (3) Suspend Requiremt for License to haul more than 8 Waste Tires; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/16

 

1. 3/22/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU,R

 

    4/4/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet             

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

1.      Change start date to April 27

2.      Explain reason for waiver of 260.208 (Hours of Operation)

8.  2016-217

RESO re Vacation of Portion of the Plat of Jacksonville Heights; Returning a Portion of Lands shown on said Plat to Acreage; Making Findings; Abandoning Certain Unopened Rds within Plat Boundaries that have not been Opened & not become Suitable & Necessary for the Traveling Public; Ensuring Legal Access to Abutting Proptys. (Stockwell) (Introduced by CM Carter)

 

1. 3/22/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    4/4/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

 

Include additional property owner

 

 

9.  2016-234

ORD Approp $60,000 from Fla Dept of Health (FDOH) to Reimburse Public Bldgs Div for Costs Incurred to Repair City Bldg at 909 Haines St; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth MOA with FDOH; Amend 2015-505-E (CIP) to auth said Proj Funding; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 16-048) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

10.  2016-236

ORD Apv Granting of Parcel 809, a Perpetual Easemt lying over a 30' R/W for Drainage & Utilities bet Houle & Pulaski Rds to FDOT needed for Widening of I-295 from Dames Point Bridge to North of Pulaski Rd from 4 Lanes to 8 Lanes to Maintain Storm Water Mgmt Facility Outfall System for I-295. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

11.  2016-237

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of a 60' Wide Unopened & Unimproved R/W on Brookway Rd bet Riverwood Ln & Green Bay Ln at Req of John A Rush III & Pamela J Rush. (Dist 5-Boyer) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 5/2/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

12.  2016-238

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of 60' Wide Unopened & Unimproved R/W near Intersec of Lane Ave & Golfview St at Req of 1839 South Lane Plaza, LLC, Subject to Reservation unto City & JEA an Easemt over Closed R/W for Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities. (Dist 9-Dennis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 5/2/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

13.  2016-239

ORD Apv Conveyance of Fee Parcel 111, a Sidewalk Easemt within a Parcel at 1393 Kings Rd to FDOT needed for Kings Rd Signal Improvemt Proj, Cleveland St to Division St. (Dist 9-Dennis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

14.  2016-240

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Downtown Vision, Inc (Lessee) at 214 Hogan St, Ground Floor, for 1,935 Sq Ft @ Corner of Hogan & Adams Sts & 1,538 Sq Ft @ Corner of Julia & Monroe Sts, Exp 9/30/19; Lessee pays no Base Rent, but Pays $1,000/Mo for Operating Expenses with Annual 3% Escalation on 1st Anniversary; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet             F: 2nd    

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2016-245

ORD Apv Transmittal of Proposed 2016B Series Text Amend #2 to the Future Land Use Element, the Capital Improvemts Element & the Transp Element of the 2030 Comp Plan. (Parola) (LUZ)

LUZ PH - 5/17/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184(3), F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4, Ord Code - 5/10/16 & 5/24/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: LUZ, F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

16.  2016-249

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with PCA Sub, LLC (Lessee) for the Quiznos Restaurant in the Ed Ball Bldg - 1,654 Sq Ft on Ground Floor @ Corner of Hogan & Monroe Sts for 5-Yr Term & 2 Options to Renew for 5-Yr Terms, Base Rent @ $16.50/Sq Ft & Operating Expenses @ $1.50/Sq Ft, both with 3% Escalation every other Yr; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/16

 

1. 4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               F: Withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

 

 

 

17.  2016-252

ORD Apv Transmittal of Proposed 2016B Series Text Amend #3 to the FLUE & Transp Element of 2030 Comp Plan, to Direct City to Estab Schedule for Mobility Plan Updates & Related Tasks thru Local Ord. (Reed) (LUZ)

LUZ PH - 5/17/16

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184(3), F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4, Ord Code - 5/10/16 & 5/24/16

 

1.      4/12/2016 CO  Introduced: LUZ, TEU

 

Bill Summary            

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:17 P.M.

 

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

 

04.19.16

Posted: 4:00 P.M.