Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · October 4, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Monday, October 4, 2021
2:00 PM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Joyce Morgan, Chair
Al Ferraro, Vice Chair
Danny Becton
Matt Carlucci
LeAnna Cumber
Randy DeFoor
Terrance Freeman
Legislative Assistant: Maritza Sanchez
Legislative Assistant: Barbara Ireland Hobson
Legislative Services Manager: Bernadette Smith
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Research Assistant: Richard Distel
Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson
Council Auditor's Office: Edward Linsky
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
Planning Dept.: Laurie Santana
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Attendance:
Jessica Shepler, JTA Director of Government Affairs, to provide an update on the "Door
to Store" program
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2021-0460 ORD-MC Regarding Pt 1 (Certificate of Public Convenience &
Contact: Necessity),Chapt 380, (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code; Amending Sec.
CM Ferraro 380.102 (Definitions), Ord Code, to Include Definitions for Construction
& Demolition Waste Reduction Facility & Non-Presorted Construction &
Demolition Debris; Amending Sec. 380.104 ( Initial Application for
Certificate; Fee; Proof of Financial Ability) to Include Construction &
Demolition Waste Reduction Facility as a Type of Facility; Amending
Sec.380.108 (Operation of Solid Waste Disposal or Mgmnt Facility),
Ord Code, to add Minimum Recycling Requirements for Construction &
Demolition Debris Waste Reduction Facilities beginning in 2022.
(Johnston)(Introduced by CM Ferraro)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
• Will allow facilities accepting and recycling construction and demolition waste to
operate at a minimum recycling percentage of 20% starting in 2022, rather than the
currently required 85% for 2022
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2. 2021-0620 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Contact: Agreement btwn the City of Jax & Laborers’ International Union of North
Todd Norman America (LIUNA), Representing Approx 300 Members. (Granat)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU,F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
• Authorizes wage increases of 3% effective 10/1/21, 2.5% effective 10/1/22, and 2.5%
effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $2.2
million (a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan
dollars and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
3. 2021-0621 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Scrivener's Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the Jax Supervisors Assoc. (JSA),
Representing Approx 440 Members.
Contact: (Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
Todd Norman 9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU,F,R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
Scrivener's
Correct section numbering in bill
• Authorizes wage increases of 3% effective 10/1/21, 2.5% effective 10/1/22, and 2.5%
effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $4 million
(a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan dollars
and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
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4. 2021-0622 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Contact: Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the American Federation of State,
Todd Norman County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Representing Approx 1,900
Members, including Part-Time Employees.
(Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU,F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
• Authorizes wage increases of 3% effective 10/1/21, 2.5% effective 10/1/22, and 2.5%
effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $12.2
million (a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan
dollars and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
5. 2021-0623 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Contact: Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the Communication Workers of
Todd Norman America (CWA), Representing Approx 420 Members.
(Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU,F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
• Authorizes wage increases of 3% effective 10/1/21, 2.5% effective 10/1/22, and 2.5%
effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $3.8
million (a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan
dollars and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
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6. 2021-0626 ORD Apv a Termination of a Development Agreement btwn the City of
DEFER Jax & 1st Coast Land Development, Inc. (CRC # 40796.1)known as
“Firestone Rd PUD”, for Property on the East Side of I-295, on
Due to TEU Firestone Rd btwn Wilson Blvd. & Thurston Rd (R.E. #’s 012570-0000 &
Public Hearing 012569-0000), Pursuant to Pt 2, Chapt 655, Ord Code. (Dist 12-White)
on 10/18/21 (Grandin) (Introduced by CM White)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU
TEU PH-10/18/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & Chapter 163, Part 2, F.S.,
–10/12/21 & 10/26/21
7. 2021-0660 ORD Closing and Abandoning &/or Disclaiming the South 35 Ft. of a 50
Public Hearing Ft. Drainage Easement Est. in the Sunnydale Acres Plat, Recorded in
Open & Close Plat Bk 22, Pg. 83 of the Current Public Records of Duval Co. FL,at the
Request of Kenneth Todd Lorant; Providing for approval Subject to
Contact: Conditions. (Dist 4-Carrico) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at
Renee Hunter Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-10/4/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
8. 2021-0661 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened &
Public Hearing Unimproved Portion of the Leahy Rd. Right-of-Way Est. in the
Open & Close Robinwood Acres Unit No. 3 Plat, as Recorded in Plat Bk 21, Pg. 43 of
the Current Public Records of Duval Co. FL, at the Request of Alex
Scrivener's Chambers, Sub. To Reservation unto the City of Jax of an all Utilities &
Facilities Easement Over the Closed Portion of the r/w. (Dist 4-Carrico)
Contact: (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
Renee Hunter 9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-10/4/21
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
Scrivener's
Pg. 1, line 13 - strike "AND FACILITIES"
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9. 2021-0663 ORD Approp $300,000.00 From the Metropolitan Park Maint Subfund
Scrivener's (1D4) Fund Bal. to be Used for Demo. Of Mobile Office Trailers & the
Stage, Stage Bldg., and Stage Flooring & Concrete Foundation, & for
Contact: Restoration of Sidewalk Connections, Purpose of Appropriation.
Daryl Joseph (B. T. 21-108) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of
Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
Scrivener’s
Pg. 1, line 15 – strike “2020-2021” and insert “2021-2022”
10. 2021-0668 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor & Corp. Secretary to Execute & Deliver, for
Contact: & on behalf of the City, that Certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee
Renee Hunter Waived Lease (BOT File # 160354632) btwn the City of Jax & the
Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State
of Fl (“The Lease”) for the Purpose of Securing Submerged Land for
Construction & Operation of a Six-Slip Public Docking Facility Adjacent
to the Terminus of Jackson St. for Public Mooring of Recreational
Vehicles & a Water Taxi Loading & Unloading Area, for a 10 Yr Initial
Term Commencing 12/13/19;Oversight of Acquisition, Execution &
Recording of the Lease by the Real Estate Div., Public Works Dept, &
Oversight of the Lease & Docking Facility by the Parks, Recreation &
Comm. Svcs Dept. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of
Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
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11. 2021-0671 ORD Apv & Auth. The Mayor & Corp. Sec. to Execute & Deliver, for &
Contact: on Behalf of the City, That Certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee
Renee Hunter Waived Lease Renewal (BOT File # 161272789) btwn The City of Jax &
the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the
State of FL for the Purpose of Operating a 78-Slip Public Marina in
Conjunction with an Upland Park & Sprots Complex for a 5 Yr Term at
No Cost to the City; Providing for Oversight of Acquisition, Execution &
Recording of the Lease by the Real Estate Div., Public Works Dept.,
Oversight of the Lease & Marina & Docking Facility by the Parks, Rec. &
Community Serv. Dept. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req
of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU,F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
12. 2021-0707 ORD-MC- TBK as “Govt. Reduction Bill,” Relating to At-Large
2nd Residence Areas Council Members & Setting a Public Referendum;
Amending the Chart. of the City of Jax, Ch. 92-341, Laws of FL, as
Amended; Eliminating at-Large Residence Areas Council Dist.
Commencing 1/1/2031; Providing for Transition; Repealing Conflicting
Ords & Requiring the Enactment of New Implementation Ords;
Providing for Referendum Apprv. of This Ord; Providing for a Financial
Impact Stmnt. to be Devel. and Placed on the Ballot, Directing the Sup.
of Elections to Place the Referendum QN on the Spec. Elec. Ballot on
2/22/2022. (Johnston) (CM Dennis)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, LUZ
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
13. 2021-0712 ORD- Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened &
2nd Unimproved Portion of the 7th St. E. R/W, Estab. in the Re-Plat of Glen
Myra, at the Request of Fickling Land Holdings, LLC, Subject to
Reservation Unto JEA of an All Utilities & Facilities Easement &
Reservation Unto the City of Jax of a Perpetual, Unobstructed 25 Ft.
Drainage Easement; Providing for Approv. Sub. to Conditions. (Dist. 7
-R. Gaffney) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req. of Mayor)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-10/18/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
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14. 2021-0713 ORD- Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Opened & Improved
2nd Portion of the Manor Dr. R/W, Est. in the Jones Manor Plat, at the Req.
of 5 Elephants, LLC, Sub. To Reservation Unto JEA of an All Utilities &
Facilities Easement & Reservation Unto the City of Jax of the Drainage
Easement; Providing for Approval Sub. To Conditions. (Dist. 9-Dennis)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req. of Mayor)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-10/18/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
15. 2021-0714 ORD- Auth. The Granting of a Non-Residential Solid Waste Collection &
2nd Transport. Franchise to Maco Partners Inc. D/B/A Frog Hauling &
Demo. Pursuant to Ch. 380 (Solid Waste Mgmnt), Pt. 6 (Nonresidential
Solid Waste Collection & Transport. Franchises), Ord. Code; Providing
for Oversight by the Dept. of Public Works, Solid Waste Div.
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req. of Mayor)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
16. 2021-0718 Ord- Auth. the Mayor & Corp. Sec. to Execute a 3rd Amend. To the
2nd Contract with Jax Uni. to Renew the Contract for a 3rd Add. Yr. for the
Continuing Manatee Protection Studies for FY 2021-2022, Incl. the
Continuing Task for a Boater Speed Zone Compliance Study, Sub. To
Approp. by City Council. (West) (Introduced by CM Ferraro)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
17. 2021-0720 ORD- Approp. $100,000.00 in Fund Bal. From the Environmental
2nd Protection Fund (the “Fund”) to the Environmental Protection Fund
Operating Acct. to Provide Funding for Edu. Outreach Activities, AWA
Travel, Training, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues & Memshp. Fees for
Environmental Protection Board (the “Board”) Mems & Staff, Purpose of
Approp.; Providing for a Carryover of Funds Through 9/30/2024;
Providing for Waiver of Sec. 111.755 (Environment Protection Fund), Pt
7 (Environment & Conservation), Ch. 111 (Special Revenue & Trust
Accts.), Ord. Code, to Auth. the Board to Utilize Funds from the Fund
for Travel, Training, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues & Memshp. Fees for
Board Mems. & Staff; Providing for Waiver of Sec. 360.602 (Uses of
Fund), Pt. 6 (Environmental Protection Fund), Ch. 360 (Envi. Reg.),
Ord. Code, To Auth. the Board to Utilize Funds from the Fund for
Travel, Training, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues & Memshp. Fees for
Board Mem. & Staff; Req. Annual Rpts. (B.T. 21-119) (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP Newby by Req. of Mayor)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
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