JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
February 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; Council
Member Joyce Morgan was excused; Council Member Garrett Dennis was in
attendance; Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston; Phillip Peterson, Council
Auditor’s Office; Jordan Elsbury, Administration; Laurie Santana, Planning
& Development Department; Adri Maguire Segui, and Mia Richardson,
Legislative Assistants; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.
The
meeting was convened at 2:02 P.M.
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Item/File
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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 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 2/20/18 Defer (At the
request of CM Dennis) |
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2.
2017-575 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a 340'
Portion of a 33' R/W known as Lofton Alley near its Intersec of Ricky Dr at
Req of Adjacent Propty Owner, Paul Sleiman, Old Mandarin, LLC, Subject to
Reservation unto City & JEA of Easemt over R/W for Ingress & Egress
& for All Utilities. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 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 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 8/22/17 |
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1. 8/8/2017 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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8/14/2017 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/22/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PH – SUB/APPROVE
5-1 (Crescimbeni) Assistant General Counsel Susan Grandin explained what the
substitute version of the legislation entailed. Property owner Paul Sleiman fielded numerous questions on
the plans he has for his property. Council Member John Crescimbeni had a number of questions
and concerns. He was particularly
concerned that the establishment of a bar might be under consideration. Mr. Sleiman was joined by his brother,
Louis Sleiman. |
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3.
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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4.
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 |
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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 the Administration) |
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5.
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 Apv) LUZ PH 2/6/18 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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3. 1/23/2018 CO PH Addnl 2/13/18 |
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Bill Summary Defer (At the
request of the Administration) |
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6.
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 the Administration) |
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7.
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 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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3. 1/23/2018 CO PH Addnl 2/13/18 |
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Bill Summary Defer (At the
request of CM Crescimbeni) |
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8.
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) 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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3. 1/23/2018 CO PH Addnl 2/13/18 |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet SUB-REREFER 6-0 Deputy General Counsel Jason Teal provided background
information on the proposed legislation, indicating that representatives of
Uniti Fiber were on hand to explain the work that their firm is doing in
Jacksonville with wireless communications antennas. Mr. Teal explained that Uniti Fiber has
been working on the City’ rights-of-way for some time. Deputy Counsel Lawsikia Hodges
explained the components of the substitute. Uniti Fiber representative Chris Parra presented an
illustrated PowerPoint that described the work that Uniti Fiber is doing to
construct a fiber network in Jacksonville.
The presentation illustrated Uniti’s fiber network that spans
Jacksonville and provides bandwidth connectivity for Jacksonville businesses.
Maps depicted data centers, and cable landing stations in the Jacksonville
fiber network. The presentation
defined a small cell and illustrated where Jacksonville’s approximately 100
small cells are located; they are concentrated around high traffic areas. There were illustrations of the equipment
for a small cell, particularly the antennae that are in use. JEA is working with Uniti to allow their equipment to be
mounted on poles in the “common area” below the lines of telecommunication
companies; the company prefers to have its equipment elevated rather than on
the ground. He discussed the options
for placing equipment unobtrusively in historic districts. Generally
speaking, allowing taller poles means fewer will be needed to provide
coverage of a given area; shorter poles means more are needed to propagate
the signal. Mr. Parra estimated that
20 small cell units will cover an area with a 1-mile radius, which is
equivalent to the coverage area of the current large cell towers. State regulations limit the height of small
cell towers to either 10 feet above the height of other existing poles in the
area, or, in in an area where there are no existing poles within 500 feet, to
50 feet maximum. He said that the
company prefers to not use traffic signal poles for this purpose because of
the difficulties involved in installing and servicing equipment on those
poles (getting permission from transportation agencies, closing off traffic
lanes to access the poles from the right-of-way, etc.). Council Member Bowman requested a comparison of what the
Florida Statutes require/permit with regard to local regulation of small cell
systems and what the pending ordinance proposes. Council Member Crescimbeni suggested the
appointment of a joint subcommittee of the TEU and LUZ Committees to further
discuss this ordinance, along with a workshop to solicit input from the City,
JEA, Scenic Jacksonville, citizens, and other interested parties. |
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9.
2018-6 |
ORD Approp $210,000 from Authorized Capital Projs &
$210,000 from Summit Constrn Management Group, Inc (SCMG) for Installation of
a Traffic Signal at the Intersec of Old St Augustine Rd & Livingston Rd;
Provide for Reverter of Funds; Amend Ord 2017-505-E (CIP) to fund
"Traffic Sign-Old St Aug Rd/Livingston Rd"; Apv Signalization
Agreemt with SCMG to Memorialize the Shared Responsibilities of the Parties
for Design & Installation of Signal related to Dev known as "River
City Science Charter School"; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept.
(Dist 6-Schellenberg) (Grandin) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/23/18 |
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1. 1/9/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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1/16/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/17/2018 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 6-0 |
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10.
2018-7 |
ORD Approp $62,540.03 from Tree Protection & Related
Expenses Trust Fund (Ord Fund - 15 F) for Site Prep & Planting of 8
Phoenix Date Palms in Downtown Jax (4 along Riverside Ave, 2 along Adams St
W, 1 along Forsyth St W & 1 along Monroe St), & 5 Phoenix Date Palms
on Harts Rd Medians bet Dunn Ave & 10901 Harts Rd; Procuremt Directive
Utilizing the Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Service; Designate Oversight
by Public Works Dept. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gaffney) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/23/18 |
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1. 1/9/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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1/16/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/17/2018 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 4-2
(Crescimbeni, Ferraro) Dave McDaniel, Chief of Mowing and Landscape Maintenance,
explained the replacement of the 8 date palms to fill in gaps in line of the
trees on themed blocks due to destruction by vehicle impacts or disease. Council Member Crescimbeni urged the
administration to pursue insurance claims against the drivers whose crashes
destroyed the trees. |
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11.
2018-9 |
ORD Auth Transfer from Patmos AD, LLC d/b/a North Florida
Waste Management to North Florida Waste Management, LLC of its
Non-Residential Solid Waste Collection & Transp Franchise; Provide
Conditions for said Transfer. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/23/18 |
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1. 1/9/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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1/16/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/17/2018 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 6-0 |
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12.
2018-10 |
ORD Auth (1) Conveyance to FDOT of Parcel 108 thru a City
Quitclaim Deed for the FDOT University Blvd Intersecs Improvemt Proj; (2)
Subordination of Utilitity Easemts to FDOT for the Proj; (3) Subordination of
R/W's to FDOT for the Proj; (4) Grant of Perpetual Easemt to FDOT for the
Proj & (5) Grant of Temp Constrn Easemts to FDOT for the Proj; Designate
Oversight by Real Estate Div of Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/23/18 |
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1. 1/9/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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1/16/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/17/2018 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 6-0 |
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13.
2018-18 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a 13'
Portion of 80' R/W of West Court Blvd bet Duane Ave & Frances Ave at Req
of Enrique Esquijerosa (Applicant) to allow Applicant to clear Title.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 2/5/18 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/23/18 |
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1. 1/9/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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1/16/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PH –
AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 Amendment: 1.
Include requirement closing is
contingent upon receipt of hold harmless agreement. 2.
Attach Hold Harmless Agreement as
Exhibit 2. |
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14.
2018-19 |
ORD Establishing an Honorary Street Designation on Hema Rd
from New Kings Rd to West Virginia Ave South, for Jessie Jenkins Boddie;
Provide for Installation of 2 Honorary Roadway Markers; Honoring the Legacy
& Recognizing the Achievemts of Jessie Jenkins Bodie; Waiving Sec
745.105(i)(3), Ord Code, re Persons for whom Honorary Street Designations may
be Named. (Dist 10-R. Brown) (Pollock) (Introduced by CM R. Brown) TEU PH - 2/5/18 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/23/18 |
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1. 1/9/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,R |
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1/16/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/17/2018 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R |
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Bill Summary PH – APPROVE 6-0 |
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15.
2018-20 |
ORD Auth Purchase & Sale Agreemt with CSX
Transportation, Inc for Purchase of 4.13 Acres from CSX for total Price of
$313,268; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div of Public Works Dept.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 1/23/18 |
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1. 1/9/2018 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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1/16/2018 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/17/2018 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill Summary Defer (At request
of the Committee) The measure’s sponsor, Council Member Garrett Dennis,
explained what the proposed legislation entailed. He explained that the New
Town area has been engulfed in drainage problems. He implored the Committee to act on the
ordinance because the people in the community have been promised that action
was forthcoming that addressed and would alleviate the drainage
problems. The Chair decided that the
item would be deferred because time constraints prevented him from asking
questions that he felt needed raising. |
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16.
2018-41 |
ORD Approp $250,000 from Fleet Mgmt - Emrgncy Diesel
Generator, Water St Parking Garage Renovation, Yates Bldg - Garage Structural
Issues & Facilities Capital Maint - Govt Projs to the Convention Center
Chiller Replacemt Proj; Amend Ord 2017-505-E (CIP) to Reflect Funding Changes
to said Projs. (BT 18-036) (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,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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17.
2018-42 |
ORD Apv Acquisition ($275,000) of Propty at S'ly Terminus
of Golden Wings Rd (1.66 Acres); R/W needed for Ortega Hills Connector Rd.
(Dist 14-Love) (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,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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18.
2018-43 |
ORD Approp $18,364.21 from Tree Protection & Related
Expenses Trust Fund (Ord Fund - 15F) for Site Prep & Planting of 12 Chase
Trees, 14 Bald Cypress & 12 Eagleston Holly Trees in the Medians on Old
St Augustine Rd from Bartram Park Blvd to Palmetto Leaves Regional Park South
Entrance; Utilizing Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Svc; Designate
Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 6-Schellenberg) (Sidman) (Introduced by
CM Schellenberg) 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,F |
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Bill Summary Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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19.
2018-46 |
ORD Auth the Community Aesthetic Feature Agreemt with
FDOT; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (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,F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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20.
2018-47 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a
Portion of Beverly Ave, an Open & Improved 215' x 60' R/W, 12,900 Sq Ft,
near Intersec with Hamilton St at Req of Neff Jenkins, President of Brooks
Building Solutions, Subject to Reservation unto City & JEA of an Easemt
over R/W for Ingress & Egress & for All Utilities. (Dist 14-Love)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 2/20/18 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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Bill Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
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21.
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 Bill
Summary Fact Sheet Read 2nd
and Rerefer |
Before the Committee considered the agenda items, JEA provided a presentation on how JEA works to make its distribution of electricity more storm resilient. Mike Brost, JEA Vice President and General Manager, made the PowerPoint presentation.
From an historic perspective, Mr. Brost explained that initially utilities built distribution lines to meet a minimal level for performance and safety. In the 1970s, underground construction became the norm for new installations. In the 1980s, utilities began to focus more on improving power quality and reliability for customers. JEA initiated programs to significantly improve the reliability and resiliency of its electric distribution system.
Initiatives included the inspection and pole replacement programs. JEA performs industry standard vegetation tree trimming. Mr. Brost explained future initiatives that JEA will be launching.
Mr. Brost’s discussion of the merits of overhead versus underground electric distribution brought numerous comments and questions from the Committee Members. He explained that the underground electric distribution system was more expensive. He explained that JEA fully supports underground systems; an adequate funding source is a problem.
Council Member John Crescimbeni felt that the underground distribution system was superior and cited the power outages in Hurricanes Matthew and Irma to bolster his argument.
Council Member Lori Boyer asked Mr. Brost to explain the difference between “industry standard vegetation” that
JEA subscribes to and “enhanced vegetation management.”
In Public Comment, Jim Overton, who is with Scenic
Jacksonville, spoke of the underground project as a means of saving money in
storm recovery costs. Doug Coleman and
Alisha Graham (president) of Scenic Jacksonville joined Mr. Overton in support
of an underground project. Mr. Overton
expressed his willingness to return to a Committee meeting with Scenic
Jacksonville’s PowerPoint presentation.
The Committee continued to discuss various aspects of the
JEA programs for electricity distribution in the aftermath of storms.
There being no further business, after the agenda items was
completed the meeting was adjourned at 4:59 P.M.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
February 8, 2018
Posted: 12:00 P.M.