JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

April 16, 2018

2:00 P.M

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

In Attendance:  Council Members Al Ferraro (Chair), Jim Love (Vice Chair), Lori Boyer, Aaron Bowman, John Crescimbeni, Tommy Hazouri, Joyce Morgan; Council Members Katrina Brown, Reggie Brown, Garrett Dennis and Sam Newby were in attendance;  Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston; Heather Reber, Council Auditor’s Office; Jordan Elsbury, Administration; Laurie Santana, Planning & Development Department; Staci Lopez, Althea Henry Legislative Assistants; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The meeting was convened at 2:00 P.M.

                                 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2016-534

ORD Renaming Robinson Ave to "Harry Frisch Way"; Waive var Subsecs of 745.105 (Changing Names of Public Sts by Ord; Honorary St Designations by Ord): (e)(2) re Persons who Honorary St Designation may be named after; (e)(5) re Requiremt that 90% of all Propty Owners on that Segment Consent to Renaming; (e)(3) Requiremt that the Person Reside within 5 miles of the St Name Change for at least 10 Yrs; (b) Requiremt that Historic Preservation Comm review the Request & make a Recommendation. (Dist 9-Dennis) (Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg & Co-sponsored by CM's  Dennis, Wilson, Morgan, Hazouri, Anderson, Gulliford, Bowman, Carter, R. Gaffney, Ferraro, Newby & K. Brown)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 9/6/16, 9/19/16, 10/3/16, 10/17/16, 10/31/16, 11/14/16, 12/5/16, 1/3/17, 1/17/17, 2/6/17, 2/21/17, 3/7/17, 3/20/17, 4/3/17, 4/17/17, 5/1/17, 5/15/17, 6/5/17, 7/17/17, 7/31/17, 8/14/17, 9/5/17, 9/18/17, 9/20/17, 10/2/17, 10/16/17, 11/6/17, 11/20/17, 12/4/17, 1/2/18, 1/16/18, 2/5/18, 2/20/18, 3/5/18, 3/19/18, 4/2/18, 4/16/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/23/16

 

1. 8/9/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU,R

 

    8/15/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/16/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R

 

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

PH OPEN & CONT to 4/30/18

 

DEFER (At the request of CM Dennis)

 

 

2.  2017-632

ORD-MC Amend Part 4 (Resource Recovery Prog), Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code, to Update Dept Name & Amend References to Host Fees to be Consistent with new Part 7; Create New Part 7 (Constrn & Demo Debris Collection & Transp Franchises); Amend Part 6 (Nonresidential Solid Waste Collection & Transp Franchises) re Franchise Fees to make Part 6 Intent & Definitions consistent with new Part 7; Amend Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapter & Parts), Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), to Revise Violations of Chapt 380 to Class F Offenses. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford, Brosche, Crescimbeni, Love, Becton, Schellenberg & Wilson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R

 

    9/20/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;   

    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

DEFER (At the request of CM Gulliford)

 

 

3.  2017-805

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 654 (Code of Subdiv Regs), Ord Code, Secs 654.106 (Definitions) to add Newly Created Definition for "Reconstructed Street"; 654.111 (Design Standards: Streets); 654.133 (Required Improvemts: Streets, Curbs & Gutters; Sidewalks; & Bikeway Requiremts), Ord Code. (Pollock) (Req of Context Sensitive Streets Standards Comm)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/12/17

 

1. 11/28/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU, (Referred to LUZ per CP on 2/13/18)

 

    12/4/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/12/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

3. 2/13/2018 CO REFERRED to LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

DEFER (At the request of Administration)

 

 

 

4.  2017-806

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 654 (Code of Subdiv Regs), Ord Code, Sec 654.116 (Design Standards: Alleys); Amend Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Part 6 (Off-Street Parking & Loading Regs), Secs 656.607 (Design Standards for Off-Street Parking & Loading Facilities), to insert "On-Street" Parking in the Title & to add new Subsec "M" to Proscribe Dimensions for On-Street Parking Spaces; Sec 656.609 (Design Standards for Off-Street Parking for Bicycles), to Estab Bicycle & Motorcycles Parking Standards; Amend Chapt 616 (Streets & Sidewalks), Sec 616.102 (Bicycle Racks on Sidewalks), to Regulate the Placemt of Bicycle Racks; Amend Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code), Part 9 (Bicycle Regs), Sec 804.907 (Parking) to Regulate Bicycle Parking on Sidewalks. (Pollock) (Req of Context Sensitive Streets Standards Comm)

(PD & PC Apv)

LUZ PH 2/6/18, 2/21/18, 3/6/18, 3/20/18, 4/3/18, 4/17/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18 & 2/13/18

 

1. 11/28/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,LUZ

 

    12/4/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/5/2017 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/12/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, LUZ

 

3. 1/23/2018 CO PH Addnl 2/13/18

 

   2/13/2018 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

DEFER (At the request of Administration)

 

 

5.  2017-807

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code) Creating New Part 15 (Truck Route Regs), Ord Code, Secs 804.1501 (Purpose & Intent); 804.1502 (Definitions); 804.1503 (Truck Route Criteria); 804.1504 (Designated Truck Routes & Maps); 804.1505 (Signage); & 804.1506 (Evidence Required for Deviation; Enforcemt; Penalties); Planning & Dev Dept to provide Educational Component. (Pollock) (Req of Context Sensitive Streets Standards Comm)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/12/17

 

1. 11/28/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    12/4/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/12/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

DEFER (At the request of Administration)

 

 

6.  2017-842

ORD-MC Creating New Chapt 381 (Textile Recycling Collection by City thru Franchise Agreemt), Ord Code; Amend Secs 656.153 (Certificate of Use Review) & 656.160 (Posting of Certificate of Use), Chapt 656 (Zoning Code) to be Consistent with these Changes; Amend Secs 656.313 (Community/General Commercial Category), to add Collection of Textile Recycling thru Bins as a Permitted Use in CCG-1 & CCG-2 Dists; Amend Sec 656.321 (Business Park Category), to add said Recycling in IBP Dist; Amend Sec 656.332 (Public Buildings & Facilities Category) to add said Recycling in PBF-1, PBF-2 & PBF-3; Creating New Sec 656.421 (Textile Recycling Bins), to Regulate the Performance, Placemt & Maint of Textile Recycling Bins within the City; Amend Sec 656.1601 (Definitions) to add Definition for Textile Recycling Bin; Provide Findings & Determinations as to Purpose; Provide Process & Procedure to initially Regulate Textile Recycling Bins. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

LUZ PH - 2/6/18, 2/21/18, 3/6/18, 3/20/18, 4/3/18, 4/17/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18 & 2/13/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,LUZ

 

    1/2/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/4/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, LUZ

 

3. 1/23/2018 CO PH Addnl 2/13/18

 

    2/13/2018 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

DEFER (At the request of CM Crescimbeni)

 

 

7.  2017-863

ORD-MC Amend Sec 656.1510 (Wireless Communication Antennas), Ord Code; Create new Chapt 711, Part 4 (Communications Facilities), Subpart A (Registration & Gen Provisions), Subpart B (Underground Communications Facilities), Subpart C (Small Wireless Facilities); Repeal Part 4 (Communication/Registration) & Part 4A (Site Leases for Small Cell Antennas on City Improvemts). (Hodges) (Req of General Counsel) (PC & PD Apv)

LUZ PH - 2/6/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18 & 2/13/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,LUZ

 

    1/2/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/4/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, LUZ

 

3. 1/23/2018 CO PH Addnl 2/13/18

 

    2/5/2018 TEU Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

    2/6/2018 LUZ PH Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

   2/13/2018 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Rereferred to TEU, LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet         

 

DEFER (At the request of Office of General Counsel)

 

 

8.  2018-76

ORD-MC Amend Sec 21.07 (Fiscal & Budgetary Functions), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, to create New Subsec M to Provide & Maintain Water & Sewer Lines in certain Pre-Consolidated Urban Areas. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM's R. Brown, K. Brown, Newby, R. Gaffney & Dennis) (Co-Sponsored by CM Hazouri)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/27/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 -3/27/18

 

1. 2/13/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    2/20/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/21/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/27/2018 CO PH Addnl 3/27/18/ Read 2nd & Rerefer TEU,F

 

3. 3/27/2018 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

DEFER (Pursuant to Section 21.11, City Charter Public Hearing)

 

 

9.  2018-124

ORD Renaming entire Length of New World Ave to "POW-MIA Memorial Parkway; Directing Distribution of Ord. (Dist 12-Carter) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Carter & Love) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Brosche, Bowman, Ferraro, Crescimbeni, Boyer, Becton, Dennis, Hazouri, R. Brown, Wilson, Morgan, Anderson, R. Gaffney, Newby, Schellenberg, Gulliford & K. Brown)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 3/19/18, 4/2/18, 4/16/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/13/18

 

1. 2/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

    3/5/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

PH OPEN & CONT to 4/30/18

 

DEFER (Pursuant to Chapter 745 Municipal Code)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  2018-142

ORD-MC Amend Sec 21.04 (Powers), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, to Provide that any Apv by Council to sell 10% or more of JEA must include the Call for a Subsequent Referendum to Apv Terms & Conditions of Sale. (Durden) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni & Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/13/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 4/10/18

 

1. 2/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R

 

    3/5/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/6/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;   

    3/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

 

3. 4/10/2018 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

DEFER (Pursuant to Section 21.11, City Charter Public Hearing)

 

 

11.  2018-185

ORD Endorsing & Requesting delivery by FDOT of, Jax Cemetery Access Rd Proj, including replacemt of Bridge #724430. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/10/18

 

1. 3/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    4/2/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/3/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/10/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet         

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

12.  2018-190

ORD Approp $37,398.25 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to include $18,260.20 from Charter Subfund 15N for Site Prep & Planting of 44 Longleaf Pine & 26 Southern Red Cedar, & 19,138.05 from (Ord Fund - 15F) for Site Prep & Planting of 45 Crape Myrtle "Muskogee" to Sites 1, 2, & 3 on Beach Blvd Svc Rd btwn Patton Rd & Beach Blvd for proj known as "Patton Rd & Beach Blvd Tree Planting"; Utilizing Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Svc; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 4-Wilson) (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Wilson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/10/18

 

1. 3/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    4/2/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/3/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/10/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

DEFER (At the request of CM Wilson)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2018-194

ORD-MC Creating New Sec 748.305 (Posting of Proj Signs; Notice to Abutting Propty Owners), Pt 3 (Periodic Maintenance Projs), Chapt 748 (Streets & Highways System), Ord Code; Amend Chapt 748 (Streets & Highways System), Pt 4 (Construction Projs), Sec 748.404 (Required Contract Terms. Provide for Codification Instructions. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM K. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/10/18

 

1. 3/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R

 

    4/2/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/3/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;   

    4/3/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/10/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

SUB/APPROVE 7-0

 

As substituted:

-          Clarifies scope concerning applicability of Ch. 748

-          Provides for new section 748.305 that requires notice, except in the cases of an emergency, to abutting property owners regarding periodic maintenance projects and environmental remediation projects lasting more than 7 days

-          Provides for new section 748.410 that requires notice, except in case of an emergency, to abutting property owners regarding construction projects included in the City’s CIP

-          Provides that notice to abutting property owners under new sections 748.305 and 748.410 will be done at least 2 days in advance via a door hanger and at least 5 days in advance by posting project signs

-          Information provided on door hangers and project signs will include at a minimum project name, estimated expected completion date by season (e.g. fall/winter) and year, and city phone number

 

 

Council Member Katrina Brown, the measure’s sponsor, explained what the proposed legislation entailed and fielded questions.  John Pappas, Director, Public Works Department, fielded questions on the sign postings process.

 

 

14.  2018-196

ORD Regarding Septic Tank & Water & Sewer Connection Grants for Comm Properties in thre NorthWest Jax Economic Dev Area; Approp 1,000,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Fund to estab Septic Tank Repair & Replacemt and Water & Sewer Connection Grant Prog; Auth General Counsel to Prepare Agreemt in accordance with Failing Non-Residential Septic Grant Process.  (Sidman)

(Introduced by CM's R. Brown, K. Brown, Dennis, Gaffney & Newby) (Co-Sponsored by CM Hazouri)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/10/18

 

1. 3/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    4/2/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/3/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/10/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Include reporting requirements

2. Strike “and water” from bill

3. Include waiver section in title of bill

4. Clarify that name of process document is “Septic Tank System Grant Process”

5. Pg. 2, line 5 strike “now there” and insert “and”

6. Modify waiver language to reflect current guidelines

7. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to correct BT

8. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 to update and clarify Grant Process

9. Clarify that septic tank repair/replacement includes the drain field

 

There was a lengthy discussion on this item.

 

Council Member Sam Newby, a co-sponsor of the measure, requested that Deputy General Counsel Peggy Sidman explain what the proposed legislation entailed.

 

Both Council Members Newby and Reggie Brown explained that the legislation was needed to help keep businesses from leaving Northwest Jacksonville because of their inability to either repair their failed septic tanks or hook-up to the City’s water and sewer system.  Council Member Katrina Brown recounted an instance  where one particular area business owner told her that it would cost him an estimated $100,000 to connect to the City’s water and sewer system.  She contended that JEA has no plan to resolve these issues.  Area business owners cannot afford the costs of connecting with the City’s water and sewer system.  The connection grants  in the legislation would alleviate the financial challenges that prohibits businesses from remaining in the area.

 

At the average cost of  $30,000 per tank removal or replacement, only 31 businesses would could be connected to City water and sewer lines with the $1 million that this ordinance appropriates for the connector grants program.  Council Member Garrett Dennis said that he would welcome the TEU Committee offereing an amendment that would appropriate $2 million.

 The Office of Economic Development would oversee the program.

 

Council Member Jim Love indicated that he was concerned that repairing or replacing failed septic tanks raised the issue of recurring failed systems in the future. He felt that the more people connected with the City’s water and sewer system, the better off the City would be. 

 

Kirk Wendland explained the process that would enable property owners to access connection grants to defray the costs of acquiring certified septic tank repair contractors or certified plumbers.

 

Council Member John Crescimbeni felt that it was imperative that the RFP process for certified plumbers and certified septic tank contractors be competitive.  It had to be clear that the connection grants would be awarded to the  property owners who leased property to business owners and not directly to business owners.

 

Mr. Crescimbeni expressed concern that in the ordinance’s whereas clauses, references were made to grant funding available for failed septic tank repair work but there was no reference to drain fields.  He offered an amendment that would add drain fields to the ordinance’s language.

 

Council Member Joyce Morgan requested to be added as a sponsor of the ordinance.

 

 

15.  2018-225

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Easemt for access and drainage located on propty South of the present Termination of Brightman Blvd. to allow for the development of an Apartment Complex at Request of Thomas O. Ingram on behalf of the property owners. (Dist 4-Wilson) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/24/18

 

1. 4/10/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

16.  2018-242

RESO regarding JEA; Recognizing the unique quality of owning an Electric and Water Authority; Encouraging Mayor and JEA to proceed with Review and Study of Sale of JEA; if determined by Mayor and JEA to be in best interests of the City, to present to Council a Proposal for sale of JEA. (Durden) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

 

1. 4/10/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F,R

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

17.  2018-248

RESO Expressing City Council's Opposition to the Sale of JEA at this time. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM's Love, Gaffney & Morgan)

 

1. 4/10/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F,R

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS: 2nd      

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

18.  2018-252

RESO Supporting Senate Bill 382, Designating A Portion of State Rd. 109-University Blvd. Between Clifton Ave. and Fort Caroline Rd.-As the "Jim Tullis Memorial Blvd." (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni) (Co-Sponsored by CM Carter)

 

1. 4/10/2018 CO  Introduced: R,TEU

 

                                Bill Summary         

 

                                READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

At the end of agenda items, JTA provided a on local gas tax road projects. The update on projects throughout the County was provided by Carter Rohan, Vice President for Construction and Capital Programs, JTA; he subsequently fielded questions with the assistance of Rich Pereira, Program Administrator, JTA, and Jessica Shepler, Director, Government Affairs, JTA.

Mr. Rohan indicated that the presentation was a brief update on JTA’s MobiityWorks program on ongoing activity since the January TEU Committee meeting update.  For each project in various Council Districts throughout the County, the report provided a scope of the project and current activity (See attached handout).

There were a number of questions and comments on the Southside Boulevard/Atlantic Boulevard Intersection project in Council Districts 1 & 4.  The scope of the project was to provide a complete design of at-grade improvements.  JTA decided to put a hold on the $5.9 million project when the Florida Department of Transportation raised timing issues. There is no design activity at this time.  Council Member Lori Boyer noted that an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Jacksonville and JTA needed to be offered to enable the funds to be allocated to other priority projects on the local gas tax projects list.  Mr. Rohan said  that he would arrange a meeting with Ms. Boyer to discuss how to resolve the matter.  The Chair, Council Member Al Ferraro, indicated that he would like to be a part of that meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:34 P.M.

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

 

April 17, 2018

Posted: 4:00 P.M.