JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
March 5, 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; Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston; Heather Reber, Council
Auditor’s Office; Jordan Elsbury, Administration; Laurie Santana, Planning
& Development Department; Adri Maguire Segui, Legislative Assistant; John J.
Jackson, Council Research Division.
The
meeting was convened at 2:00 P.M.
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Item/File
No. |
Title/History |
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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 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 8/23/16 |
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1. 8/9/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,R |
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8/15/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/16/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R |
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Bill Summary PH – Open/Cont
to 3/19/18 DEFER (At the
request of CM Dennis) |
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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 |
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1. 9/18/2017 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,R |
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9/20/2017 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/21/2017 R Read
2nd & Rerefer; 9/21/2017 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R |
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Bill Summary DEFER (At the
request of CM Gulliford) |
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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 |
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1. 11/28/2017 CO
Introduced: TEU, (Referred to LUZ per CP on 2/13/18) |
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12/4/2017 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/12/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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2/13/2018 CO
REFERRED to LUZ 17-0 |
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Bill Summary DEFER (At the
request of Administration) |
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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 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/23/18 & 2/13/18 |
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1. 11/28/2017 CO
Introduced: TEU,LUZ |
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12/4/2017 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/5/2017 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/12/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, LUZ |
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1/23/2018 CO PH
Addnl 2/13/18 |
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2/13/2018 CO PH
Only |
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Bill Summary DEFER (At the
request of Administration) |
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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 |
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1. 11/28/2017 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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12/4/2017 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/12/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill Summary DEFER (At the
request of Administration) |
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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 Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S.
& CR 3.601 - 1/23/18 & 2/13/18 |
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1. 12/12/2017 CO
Introduced: TEU,LUZ |
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1/2/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/4/2018 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/9/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, LUZ |
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1/23/2018 CO PH
Addnl 2/13/18 |
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2/13/2018 CO PH
Only |
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Bill Summary DEFER (At the
request of CM Crescimbeni) |
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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 |
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1. 12/12/2017 CO
Introduced: TEU,LUZ |
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1/2/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/4/2018 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/9/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, LUZ |
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1/23/2018 CO PH
Addnl 2/13/18 |
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2/5/2018 TEU
Sub/Rerefer 6-0 |
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2/6/2018 LUZ PH
Sub/Rerefer 6-0 |
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2/13/2018 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Rereferred to TEU, LUZ 19-0 |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER (At the
request of Office of General Counsel) |
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8.
2018-48 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a
Portion of an Easemt for Drainage & Utilities lying within RE#
099004-0000 at Req of KB Home Jacksonville LLC to allow Dev of a
Single-Family Residential Community. (Dist 9-Dennis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/13/18 |
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1. 1/23/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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2/5/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER (At the
request of Administration) |
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9. 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) 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 |
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1. 2/13/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/20/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/21/2018 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/27/2018 CO PH Addnl 3/27/18/ Read 2nd & Rerefer
TEU,F |
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Bill Summary DEFER (Pursuant to Section 21.11, City
Charter Public Hearing) |
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10.
2018-79 |
ORD Approp $150,000 from Capital Subfunds 31J &
31F/Gen Fund-GSD to CIP Capital Subfunds 31J, 31F & 32E to fund Interior
Improvemts to 1st floor of St James Bldg to provide Food & Beverage Svcs;
Amend Ord 2017-505-E (CIP) to fund said Proj. (BT 18-042) (McCain) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/27/18 |
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1. 2/13/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/20/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/21/2018 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/27/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
6-1 (Crescimbeni) Amendments: 1. Clarify title and explanation of appropriation on the
amount of funds coming from each subfund 2. Strike “additional” from pg. 1, line 14 and pg. 2, line
11 3. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 to correct CIP Sheet Council Member John Crescimbeni
requested an explanation of what the legislation entails. John Pappas, Director, the
Public Works Department, explained the physical format of the proposed food
and beverage operation on the ground floor of City Hall. Currently, it is the area where vending
machines are located. He explained
that the Division of Blind Service would operate the shop and that they would
pay the staff. The City is paying for
the build-out. Council Member Crescimbeni
expressed his concerns about the current vending machines. He distributed photographs of vending
machines that were half empty; there were not many options on the variety of
snacks offered. Mr. Crescimbeni
explained that in view of the current state of the vending machines, he was
skeptical of the proposed food and beverage operation that would be the
purview of the same people that operate the vending machines. He indicated that he was inclined to vote
against the measure. Chief Administrative Officer Sam
Mousa fielded questions on the proposed food and beverage operation and likened
the fare that is proposed as similar to what is offered at the Brick in the
Ed Ball Building. When asked if the City could contract
with a different vendor to operate the complex, Mr. Mousa explained that
State Statute mandated that the Division of Blind Service had the right of
the first option to withdraw from the operation. Council Member Joyce Morgan thought
an extension of the operating hours should be considered, particularly for
the Tuesday nights when a number of people were at City Hall for City Council
meetings. |
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11.
2018-83 |
ORD Waiving Secs 260.201 (License), 260.206 (Temp
Storage of Waste Tires) & 260.208 (Hours of Operation), Chapt 260
(Disposal of Waste Tires), Ord Code, from 3/16/18 thru 3/24/18, in Support of
5th Annual Waste Tire & Snipe Sign Buyback Event to allow Residents to
(1) Transport more than 8 Waste Tires, (2) Allow Temp Storage of Tires, (3)
Suspend Requiremt that Individual be Licensed to haul more than 8 Waste Tires
& (4) Allow Transp of Waste Tires outside of Monday thru Saturday 7 AM -
6 PM; Designate Oversight by Solid Waste Div. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/27/18 |
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1. 2/13/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,R |
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2/20/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/21/2018 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/27/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred TEU, R |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 7-0 Council Member Aaron Bowman asked Public Works Director
John Pappas if it were at all possible to consider legislation that would
have flexible language for a timeframe for the buyback event that would not
require having to come to the Council year after year with the same ordinance
code waiver. Mr. Pappas said that he
would look into it. |
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12.
2018-84 |
ORD Auth Franchise Agreemt with AmeriGas Propane, L.P. to
allow AmeriGas to Locate a Natural Gas Distribution System within City's
R/W's; Designate Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept, Dev Svcs Div. (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/27/18 |
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1. 2/13/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/20/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/21/2018 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/27/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER (At the
request of the Council Auditor’s Office) |
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13.
2018-86 |
ORD Amend Ord 2015-835, as amended by var Ords, to
Extend Temp Moratorium (180 Days) on Medallion Renewals & Late Fees for
Medallion Renewals pertaining to Vehicles for Hire, for Addnl 180 Days (to
9/22/18); Provide Notification to JIA & Executive Dir of Jax Aviation
Authority & the Beaches Police Chiefs; Provide for Retroactive
Applicability. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/27/18 |
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1. 2/13/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/20/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer
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2/21/2018 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/27/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred TEU, F |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 7-0 |
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14.
2018-105 |
ORD Approp $50,875 Matching Grant from Fla Dept of
Agriculture to fund a Study to Demonstrate how Mgmt of City's Urban Forest
can be used as a Stormwater Best Mgmt Practice when Integrated into the
Existing Stormwater Mgmt Prog; Auth Agreemt with Green Infrastructure Center,
Inc & any Extensions or Renewals; Auth Fed Financial Assistance
Subrecipient Agreemt with Fla Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Svcs on
Behalf of the Florida Forest Svc & the City & any Extensions or
Renewals; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 17-134) (McCain) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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15.
2018-110 |
ORD Approp $240,232.50 ($120,116.25 in Rev from JIA to Gen
Fund - GSD & $120,116.25 from Gen Fund - GSD Overtime for Salaries,
Benefits & Operating Expenses) to Convert the JIA Rescue Unit currently
funded by Overtime to a Full-Time Unit & Increase FY 2018 Council-Apvd
Gen Fund - GSD Cap in JFRD by 7 positions; Auth Amendment One to the
Interlocal Agreemt with JAA for Airport Rescue & Firefighting Svcs;
Designate Oversight by Fire & Rescue Dept; Apv Positions. (BT 18-047) (RC
18-103) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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16.
2018-112 |
ORD Approp $7,252 ($6,216 from Atlantic Bch & $1,036
from Neptune Bch) to the NPDES Permit Svcs - Beaches Acct to fund Enhanced
Monitoring & Assessmt of Water Quality for said Cities &
Jacksonville; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2018-2019; Auth Interlocal Agreemt
with said Cities for NPDES Permit Svcs & Fee & any Amends; Designate
Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept Environmental Quality Div. (BT 18-050)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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17.
2018-116 |
ORD Approp $135,000 from Air Pollution Tag Fee Fund
Balance to the Air Pollution Tag Fee Operating Acct to maintain continuous
Operation of City's Air Monitoring Network. (BT 18-055) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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18.
2018-117 |
ORD Auth State of Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Transp
Infrastructure Proj Agreemt bet FDOT, Florida Dept of Economic Opportunity
& City for said Grant in Connection with the Proj - Constrn of certain
Road Improvemts in Cecil Commerce Ctr; Auth Pymt of Grant on a Reimbursemt
Basis; Approp $6,000,000 from Agreemt for Constrn of Proj; Provide Carryover
of Funds to Subsequent FY's until Completion of Proj; Provide for Reverter of
Funds; Provide for City Acceptance of all Future Maint & other Attendant
Costs occurring after Completion of Proj for the Portion of the Proj on
City's Roadway System; Waive Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code with
respect to the Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works & OED. (BT
18-056) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,R |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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19.
2018-121 |
ORD Auth Transfer & Maint Agreemt with FDOT for
SR109/University Blvd from Bartram Dr East to Cesery Blvd; Designate
Oversight by Engineering & Constrn Mgmt Div of Public Works Dept.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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20.
2018-122 |
ORD Auth Declaration of Restrictive Covenant with FDEP for
Propty known as St Johns Park on E/S of Riverplace Blvd, N of Wharfside Way.
(Fetner) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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21.
2018-123 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a
Portion of Twining Rd R/W, Unopened, Unimproved, S of Timuquana Rd bet Stark
Rd & Roosevelt Blvd at Req of 2 Adjacent Propty Owners, Raymond B Burgess
& Ernest H Page, to allow Applicants to make Room for Off Street Parking
& Improve Handicap Access; Providing Conditions. (Dist 14-Love) (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S - 3/19/18 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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22.
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) TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 3/19/18 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Bill Summary Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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23.
2018-125 |
ORD Declaring Surplus, Propty on NW side of 1527 45th St
W; Recognize Direct Sale to Greggs Temple A.M.E. Church for $750; Waive Sec
122.430 (Sale of Propty to Adjacent Propty Owners) to allow Sale at Fair
Market Value. (Dist 8-K. Brown) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM K. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,R |
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Bill Summary Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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24.
2018-126 |
ORD Declaring Surplus, Propty RE#024351-0000 on
Gainesville Ave bet Oaks Lane & Helena St; Recognize Direct Sale to
Laurie Hartsfield for $2,000; Waive Sec 122.430 (Sale of Propty to Adjacent
Propty Owners) to allow Sale at Fair Market Value. (Dist 8-K. Brown)
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM K. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,R |
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Bill Summary Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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25.
2018-141 |
ORD Setting a Public Straw Ballot Vote Referendum as to
whether the Council should call a Binding Referendum to Apv Terms &
Conditions of any Council Action selling more than 10% of JEA; Directing Supv
of Elections to place Referendum Question on 2018 Gubernatorial General
Election Ballot on 11/6/18; Provide Notice to Electorate; Provide Official
Ballot & Title. (Durden) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni & Dennis) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 3/13/18 |
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1. 2/27/2018 CO Introduction TEU, F, R; 2/27/2018 CO Introduced: TEU,F,R |
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Bill Summary Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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26.
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 &
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1. 2/27/2018 CO Introduction TEU, F, R; 2/27/2018 CO Introduced: TEU,F,R Bill Summary Read 2nd
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At
the end of agenda items, the Committee heard a presentation from Jordan Pope,
Government Relations Manager, JEA, on JEA’s Backflow Checkup Program. He was assisted in fielding questions by Tom
Rauth, JEA, Manager, Pollution Prevention Programs.
Mr.
Pope explained that backflow is the flow of water in the wrong direction from a
customer’s water system into the public water supply. A backflow preventer is a mechanical device
that prevents, dirt, debris and other contaminants
from entering our drinking water. Since
the 1990s, the Florida Building Code has required backflow preventers on
irrigation systems.
The
Florida Department of Environmental Protection requires that residential
backflow prevention devices be tested once every two years and delegates authority to the Community Water System (CWS) to
implement a cross-connection control program.
The Community Water System for Jacksonville is JEA.
The
City of Jacksonville requires that a plumbing permit be issued for the
installation of an irrigation system and requires a backflow preventer as part
of the installation.
To
comply with State of Florida and City of Jacksonville requirements, JEA offers
to conduct tests for the backflow program; the customers would be billed $35.00
per test. JEA customers can opt to hire
their own contractor and must submit the test results to JEA to ensure that the
customer is in compliance with state regulations.
Mr.
Pope explained that to date more than two-thirds of customers
contacted want JEA to schedule the backflow test for them. Only 1% of customers have indicated that they
prefer to hire their own contractor.
The
Chair, Council Member Al Ferraro, indicated that he is troubled by the JEA
Backflow Checkup Program. He
characterized the program as a revenue stream.
To him, the program is an initiative with no real benefit being imposed
on communities by government.
Council
Member Lori Boyer suggested that a future topic for a TEU presentation could be
an update on the status of BJP (Better Jacksonville Plan) backlogged road
projects.
There
being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:55 P.M.
John
J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
March
13, 2018
Posted: 4:00 P.M.