Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · June 17, 2019
Minutes
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 17, 2019
2:00 PM
Council Chambers
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Al Ferraro, Chair
Jim Love, Vice Chair
Danny Becton
Anna Lopez Brosche
John Crescimbeni
Scott Wilson
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Meeting Minutes June 17, 2019
Committee
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Title History Item/File No.
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)
(Companion 2019-273)
LUZ PH-6/4/19, 6/18/19
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/12/17 &
6/11/19
Indexes: LUZ; TEU
Bill Summary
CM Boyer was present for discussion.
SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 7-0
As substituted:
• Incorporates requirements found in the text amendment in 2019-273
• Changes from “thoroughfare” to “travel way” in section 654.106
• Requires all new streets and reconstructed streets to provide sidewalks or a
shared use/multi-use path, and inserts detailed language to address shared
use/multi-use path requirements
• Provides for more language regarding Sidewalk options in residential local
subdivisions in Table 1., of Section 654.133(d)
• Includes sidewalk requirements for cul de sacs and subdivision entrances.
• Incorporates pedestrian access near bus stops.
Aye: 7 - Ferraro, Love, Becton, Lopez Brosche, Crescimbeni, Wilson and Freeman
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2019-128 ORD Renaming the 1st St. West extending approx. 1 mile from Jefferson
St. N. to Pearl St. N. to "Reverend Henry T. RHIM Blvd.", Waiving the Req.
of Sec. 745.105 (I) (2),Ord code, regarding persons who streets may be
named after; Waiving the Req. of Sec. 745.105 (G),Ord code, regarding
abbreviations in proposed street names. (Dist 7-R.Gaffney) (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Gulliford) (Co-Sponsored by CM R. Gaffney)
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 5/20/19, 6/3/19
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 -5/15/19
Indexes: TEU; RULES
Bill Summary
AMEND – CM Crescimbeni proposed floor amendment to change the street
renaming bill to an honorary street naming from Jefferson St. N to Main St.
AMEND – CM Becton proposed floor amendment to change the first amendment
proposed by CM Crescimbeni to remain an honorary street naming, but changed
the range of the streets to be from Jefferson St. N to Pearl St. N as it was
originally proposed.
Both amendments were rolled into a single amendment.
CM Gaffney was present for discussion and will talk with his constituents about
the newly amended bill and present any issues at the next scheduled full council
meeting. Paul Hardin representing the Credit Union was present to provide
comment and bill clarification.
SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 7-0
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN & CLOSE
As substituted:
• Corrects length of road to be renamed
• Removes the period from the proposed street name
• Renames the road from Broad Street instead of Jefferson Street and revises the
map to show the segment
• Includes waiver language for renaming a shorter segment instead of the entire
segment and includes a whereas clause on why this has occurred
• Includes waiver language regarding residency since the Reverend Doctor did
not live within 5 miles of the street to be renamed for 10 years
• Clarifies that the Reverend Doctor is not deceased
• Removes all-encompassing waiver language
• Includes a new section directing that one overhead sign be places at the
intersection of 1st St. West and Pearl St. N.
• Attaches Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes
• Attaches 911 Emergency Addressing Advisory Committee meeting minutes
• Attaches the notices
• Attaches the receipt of the application fee
• Corrects scrivener errors
Aye: 7 - Ferraro, Love, Becton, Lopez Brosche, Crescimbeni, Wilson and Freeman
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2019-383 ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver a Stipulation
Agreemnt among the City of Jax, FL East Coast Railway, LLC, & the State
of FDOT providing for the permanent closing of a Railroad-Highway public
at grade crossing at Gary St. & Naldo Ave. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/11/19
Indexes: TEU; FINANCE
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: App
CM Boyer was present for discussion. John Pappas of Public Works and Brian
Hughes of Administration provided comments clarifying the amendment in
regard to the closing of railroad crossings.
AMEND/APPROVE 7-0
Place revised document On File to include Exhibit F
• The estimated cost for the Nira St. crossing is $659,860.
• The estimated cost to close the Naldo Ave. crossing is $75,000. The Gary St.
crossing was closed by FDOT during the Overland Bridge Project.
• The estimated cost for the annual license fee will be $8,305.41 and the
estimated cost for the annual maintenance fee will be $9,040 (which is $4,520 for
the vehicular crossing and $4,520 for the pedestrian crossing). The license fee
agreement will be approved by Council through separate legislation.
Aye: 7 - Ferraro, Love, Becton, Lopez Brosche, Crescimbeni, Wilson and Freeman
2019-397 ORD Auth Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, an Air Rights
Easement Granting to Baptist Health Properties, Inc., South Baptist
Hospital of FL, Inc., & Pavilion Assoc., LTD. (The "Grantees") a 35 Ft. by
60 Ft. Air Rights Easement Starting at 15.64 Ft. above the Palm Ave r/w &
Extending Upward to 48 Ft. , Needed by Grantees to Construct the Baptist
Hospital Pedestrian Bridge from the Parking Garage to Wolfson Children's
Hospital; Oversight by the Real Estate Div. of P.W. Dept. (McCain) (Req of
Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 6/11/19
Indexes: NCSPHS; TEU
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: App
APPROVE 7-0
Aye: 7 - Ferraro, Love, Becton, Lopez Brosche, Crescimbeni, Wilson and Freeman
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2019-398 ORD Concerning Surplus Personal Property of the City; Waiving the
Reverter Provision of Ord 2018-39-E to Allow Previous Surplussed Vehicle
(2010 Chevrolet Impala, VIN 2G1WA5EK8A1200413, Vehicle Number
8369-20) to be disposed of by the Town of Baldwin; Declaring that Certain
2008 Chevy Impala (VIN 2GIWB58K389286198, Vehicle Number
1948-30) Valued at $5,100 to be Surplus to the needs of the City & Auth
the Approp Officials of the City to Transfer Title of Said Property to the
Town of Baldwin for its use, at no cost, in accord with 122812 (C), Ord
Code; Designating Fleet Mgmt Div of Finance & Admin Dept to Monitor
Actual Use of Said Property; Providing for a Reverter. (Sidman) (
Introduced by CM White)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/11/19
Indexes: TEU; FINANCE; RULES
Bill Summary
APPROVE 7-0
Scriveners
1. Correct VIN # of 2008 Impala (the I should be 1)
2. Pg. 2, lines 10 and 18 capitalize “impala”
3. Pg. 2, line 13 capitalize “town”
Aye: 7 - Ferraro, Love, Becton, Lopez Brosche, Crescimbeni, Wilson and Freeman
2019-401 ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver (1) a Purchase &
Sale Agreemt btwn City of Jax & Ryan Companies US, Inc. & all Deeds,
License Agreemts & Closing Docs. Relating thereto, & Otherwise take All
Necessary Action to Effectuate the Purpose of the Agreemt, for the
conveyance to Developer of Real Propty, Comprised of Approx. 1.52 Acre
Parcel of unimproved Real Propty at 337 W. Adams St to Redevelop into
an Approx. 207,810 Sq. Ft. Ofc Bldg & Structured Parking Facility to Serve
as New JEA Headquarters; and (2) Auth the Placement of a Declaration of
Restrictive Covenant btwn City of Jax & FDEP, Any other Documents
Necessary to Effectuate the Purposes of the Restrictive Covenant, for r/w
adjacent to Propty, so as to Place Environmental Restrictions on the Site;
Oversight by DIA.(Sawyer) (Req of DIA)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 6/11/19
Indexes: TEU; FINANCE; NCSPHS
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: Amend/App
AMEND/APPROVE 7-0
Place revised agreement On File to correct square footage and notice period on
Exhibit D
Aye: 7 - Ferraro, Love, Becton, Lopez Brosche, Crescimbeni, Hazouri and Wilson
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2019-434 ORD-MC Concerning City Consent to Cypress Bluff Comm. Dev. Dist.
(CDD) Exercise of Certain Special Powers Related to Recreational &
Security Infrastructure Pursuant to Sec 190.012 (2)(a) & (d), F.S. & Sec
92.15, Ord Code; Amend Sec 92.22 (Existing Community Developmt
Dists), Ord Code, to Include Grant of Consent. (Grandin) (TEU Pursuant to
Chapt 92, Ord Code)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 -
Indexes: NCSPHS; TEU; LUZ
Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd
READ 2nd
2019-439 ORD re Chapt 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regs), Ord Code; to
Clarify that the correct spelling of "Spellman Road", Extending from
Benedict Rd on the North to West 45th St to the South should include a
single "L"; Waive the Requiremts of Sec 745.105 (D), Ord Code,
Pertaining to the review by the 911 Emerg Addressing Advisory Comm;
Providing a Compliance time period to require that all citizens, property
owners, business owners and governmental entities utilize the correct
spelling of "Spelman Road" with a single "L" on any & all official Docs,
Residence Addresses, Street Signs, Hwy Markers & Electronic
Communications on or before 12/31/20; Directing Legislative Services Div
to forward ORD to Planning & Dev Dept & Public Wks Dept. (Pollock)
(Introduced by C/M Newby)
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code -
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/19
Indexes: TEU; RULES
Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd
READ 2nd
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Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda
Monday, June 17, 2019
2:00 PM
Council Chambers
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Al Ferraro, Chair
Jim Love, Vice Chair
Danny Becton
Anna Lopez Brosche
John Crescimbeni
Scott Wilson
Legislative Assistant: Ladayija Nichols
Office of General Counsel: Paige Johnston
Research Asst.: John Jackson
Council Auditors Office: Heather Reber
Administration: Leeann Krieg
Planning Dept.: Laurie Santana
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Agenda June 17, 2019
Committee
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter
considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
Attendance:
NOTE: Due to summer break, the next regular meeting will be held Monday, July 15,
2019.
Title History Item/File No.
1. 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)
(Companion 2019-273)
LUZ PH-6/4/19, 6/18/19
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 -
12/12/17 & 6/11/19, 6/25/19
Sponsors: Context Sensitive Streets Standards Committee
Substitute
As substituted:
• Incorporates requirements found in the text amendment in 2019-273
• Changes from “thoroughfare” to “travel way” in section 654.106
• Requires all new streets and reconstructed streets to provide sidewalks or a shared
use/multi-use path, and inserts detailed language to address shared use/multi-use path
requirements
• Provides for more language regarding Sidewalk options in residential local
subdivisions in Table 1., of Section 654.133(d)
• Includes sidewalk requirements for cul de sacs and subdivision entrances .
• Incorporates pedestrian access near bus stops.
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2. 2019-128 ORD Renaming the 1st St. West extending approx. 1 mile from
Jefferson St. N. to Pearl St. N. to "Reverend Henry T. RHIM
Blvd.", Waiving the Req. of Sec. 745.105 (I) (2),Ord code,
regarding persons who streets may be named after; Waiving the
Req. of Sec. 745.105 (G),Ord code, regarding abbreviations in
proposed street names. (Dist 7-R.Gaffney) (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Gulliford) (Co-Sponsored by CM R. Gaffney)
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 5/20/19, 6/3/19
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 -5/15/19
Sponsors: Gaffney and Gulliford
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN & CLOSE
As substituted:
• Corrects length of road to be renamed
• Removes the period from the proposed street name
• Renames the road from Broad Street instead of Jefferson Street and revises the map
to show the segment
•Includes waiver language for renaming a shorter segment instead of the entire
segment and includes a whereas clause on why this has occurred
• Includes waiver language regarding residency since the Reverend Doctor did not live
within 5 miles of the street to be renamed for 10 years
• Clarifies that the Reverend Doctor is not deceased
• Removes all-encompassing waiver language
• Includes a new section directing that one overhead sign be places at the intersection
of 1st St. West and Pearl St. N.
• Attaches Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes
• Attaches 911 Emergency Addressing Advisory Committee meeting minutes
• Attaches the notices
• Attaches the receipt of the application fee
• Corrects scrivener errors
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3. 2019-383 ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver a
Stipulation Agreemnt among the City of Jax, FL East Coast
Railway, LLC, & the State of FDOT providing for the permanent
closing of a Railroad-Highway public at grade crossing at Gary
St. & Naldo Ave. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/11/19
Sponsors: Mayor
AMEND Place revised document On File to include Exhibit F
The estimated cost for the Nira St. crossing is $659,860.
• The estimated cost to close the Naldo Ave. crossing is $75,000. The Gary St. crossing
was closed by FDOT during the Overland Bridge Project.
• The estimated cost for the annual license fee will be $8,305.41 and the estimated cost
for the annual maintenance fee will be $9,040 (which is $4,520 for the vehicular
crossing and $4,520 for the pedestrian crossing). The license fee agreement will be
approved by Council through separate legislation.
4. 2019-397 ORD Auth Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, an Air Rights
Easement Granting to Baptist Health Properties, Inc., South
Baptist Hospital of FL, Inc., & Pavilion Assoc., LTD. (The
"Grantees") a 35 Ft. by 60 Ft. Air Rights Easement Starting at
15.64 Ft. above the Palm Ave r/w & Extending Upward to 48 Ft. ,
Needed by Grantees to Construct the Baptist Hospital Pedestrian
Bridge from the Parking Garage to Wolfson Children's Hospital;
Oversight by the Real Estate Div. of P.W. Dept. (McCain) (Req of
Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 6/11/19
Sponsors: Mayor
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS:
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5. 2019-398 ORD Concerning Surplus Personal Property of the City; Waiving
the Reverter Provision of Ord 2018-39-E to Allow Previous
Surplussed Vehicle (2010 Chevrolet Impala, VIN
2G1WA5EK8A1200413, Vehicle Number 8369-20) to be
disposed of by the Town of Baldwin; Declaring that Certain 2008
Chevy Impala (VIN 2GIWB58K389286198, Vehicle Number
1948-30) Valued at $5,100 to be Surplus to the needs of the City
& Auth the Approp Officials of the City to Transfer Title of Said
Property to the Town of Baldwin for its use, at no cost, in accord
with 122812 (C), Ord Code; Designating Fleet Mgmt Div of
Finance & Admin Dept to Monitor Actual Use of Said Property;
Providing for a Reverter. (Sidman) ( Introduced by CM White)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/11/19
Sponsors: White
Scriveners
1. Correct VIN # of 2008 Impala (the I should be 1)
2. Pg. 2, lines 10 and 18 capitalize “impala”
3. Pg. 2, line 13 capitalize “town”
6. 2019-401 ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver (1) a
Purchase & Sale Agreemt btwn City of Jax & Ryan Companies
US, Inc. & all Deeds, License Agreemts & Closing Docs. Relating
thereto, & Otherwise take All Necessary Action to Effectuate the
Purpose of the Agreemt, for the conveyance to Developer of Real
Propty, Comprised of Approx. 1.52 Acre Parcel of unimproved
Real Propty at 337 W. Adams St to Redevelop into an Approx.
207,810 Sq. Ft. Ofc Bldg & Structured Parking Facility to Serve
as New JEA Headquarters; and (2) Auth the Placement of a
Declaration of Restrictive Covenant btwn City of Jax & FDEP,
Any other Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Purposes of
the Restrictive Covenant, for r/w adjacent to Propty, so as to
Place Environmental Restrictions on the Site; Oversight by DIA.
(Sawyer) (Req of DIA)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 6/11/19
Sponsors: Downtown Investment Authority
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS:
AMEND
Place revised agreement On File to correct square footage and notice period on Exhibit
D
7. 2019-434 ORD-MC Concerning City Consent to Cypress Bluff Comm. Dev.
Dist. (CDD) Exercise of Certain Special Powers Related to
Recreational & Security Infrastructure Pursuant to Sec 190.012
(2)(a) & (d), F.S. & Sec 92.15, Ord Code; Amend Sec 92.22
(Existing Community Developmt Dists), Ord Code, to Include
Grant of Consent. (Grandin) (TEU Pursuant to Chapt 92, Ord
Code)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 -
Sponsors: Transportation and Energy & Utilities Committee
Bill Summary NCSPHS:
2nd
8. 2019-439 ORD re Chapt 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regs), Ord
Code; to Clarify that the correct spelling of "Spellman Road",
Extending from Benedict Rd on the North to West 45th St to the
South should include a single "L"; Waive the Requiremts of Sec
745.105 (D), Ord Code, Pertaining to the review by the 911
Emerg Addressing Advisory Comm; Providing a Compliance time
period to require that all citizens, property owners, business
owners and governmental entities utilize the correct spelling of
"Spelman Road" with a single "L" on any & all official Docs,
Residence Addresses, Street Signs, Hwy Markers & Electronic
Communications on or before 12/31/20; Directing Legislative
Services Div to forward ORD to Planning & Dev Dept & Public
Wks Dept. (Pollock) (Introduced by C/M Newby)
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 8/5/19
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/19
Sponsors: Newby
Bill Summary
2nd
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