Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · January 18, 2022
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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: Melodi Murray
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:
Presentation from JAXPORT to be provided by Nick Primrose, Chief of Regulatory
Compliance
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2021-0841 ORD-MC Amend Sec 656.1218 (Intersection Visibility), Subpart C
DEFER (Landscaping Requirements), Pt 12 (Landscape & Tree Protection
Regulations), Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, to Clarify the
Due to Planning Measurement of Sight Triangles; Amend Sec 804.617 (Obstructing
Commission Meeting Visibility), Pt 6 (Misc Driving Rules), Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code), Ord
1/20/22 Code, to Clarify the Difference in Measurement btwn an Obstruction
within a Sight Visibility Triangle Created by a Sign, Poster or Vegetation
& the Measurement for Sight Visibility Relative to a Structure (Grandin)
(Introduced by CM Morgan)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: TEU,LUZ
12/6/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/7/21 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/14/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred:LUZ
1/11/22 CO PH Only
LUZ PH-1/19/22
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-1/11/22
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2. 2021-0853 ORD Declaring that Certain Parcel of Real Prop, a Tax Reverted Parcel,
DEFER Located at 714 Jessie St (The “Subject Parcel”), to be Surplus to the
Needs of the City; Waiving Sec 122.423 (Disposition for Affordable
At request of Housing), Pt 4 (Real Propty) of Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code, to
CM Gaffney Allow for the Conveyance of the Subject Parcel to in the Word
International, Inc., the Neighboring Propty Owners, at no Cost; Auth the
Mayor & the Corp Sec to Execute any & all Documents Necessary for
Such Conveyance; Providing a Right of Reentry for Failure to use the
Subject Parcel for the Operation for Community Service Out Reach
Programs; Providing for City Oversight by the Dept of Public Works,
Real Estate Div (R.E. #122274-000)(Dist 7-R.Gaffney) (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM R. Gaffney)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, R
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/6/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/7/21 R Read 2nd & Refefer
12/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
3. 2021-0880 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Open & Improved
Public Hearing Portion of the Edgewood Dr r/w Estab in the Biltmore No. 8A Plat, as
Open and Close Recorded in Plat Bk, 14, Pg 19 of the Current Public Records of Duval
Co, FL, at the Request of Norfolk Southern Railway Co, Subj to
Contact: Reservation Unto the COJ & JEA of an All Utilities & Facilities
Renee Hunter Easement Over the Closed Portion of the r/w; (Dist 10-Priestly Jackson)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Newby at Req of Mayor)
12/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU
1/3/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/11/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU
TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. – 1/18/22
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166 F.S. & CR 3.601 – 1/11/22
• The closure is being requested to expand the applicant's trailer lot parking
4. 2021-0881 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Open & Unimproved
Public Hearing Portion of the Shad Rd r/w, Estab in the Sunbeam Pines Plat, as
Open and Close Recorded in Plat Bk 24, Pg 19 of Duval Co, FL, at the Req of Lockett
Jones (Dist 6-Boylan) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Newby at Req
Contact: of Mayor)
Renee Hunter 12/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU
1/3/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/11/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: TEU
TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. – 1/18/22
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166 F.S. & CR 3.601 – 1/11/22
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• The closure is being requested to secure the land and make an area for trees and
gardening
5. 2021-0882 ORD re Chapt 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations) Ord
Public Hearing Code; Estab an Honorary St Designation & Assoc’d Roadway Markers
Open and Close for Lt Mario J. Moya, a Fallen Fire & Rescue Officer Who Died While in
the Line of Duty; Estab an Honorary St Designation on Ricky Dr for Lt
Scrivener’s Mario J. Moya; Prov for the Roadside Markers for Lt. Mario J. Moya be
Depicted as Contemplated in Sec 745.105 (J) (9) (B); Prov for the
Contact: Installation of 2 Honorary Roadway Markers to be Located in Approp
CM Boylan Locations on the Designated Roadway; Waiver of Sec 745.105 (I) (2)
Which Requires that the Honoree be Deceased for at least 5 Yrs;
2/3 vote required Waiver of Sec 745.105 (J) (10), Ord Code Which Requires that the
by Council Planning & Dev Dept Send 2 Written Notifications to Affected Propty
Owners; Directing the Legislative Serv Div to Forward this Ord to the
Planning & Dev Dept for Processing, Implementation, & Coord with the
Public Works Dept, Traffic Engineering & Other Affected Agencies &
Orgs (Dist 6-Boylan) (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Boylan)(
Co-Sponsored by CMs White & Ferraro)
12/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, R
1/3/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/3/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/4/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/11/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS,TEU, R
TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code – 1/18/22
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/11/22
Scrivener’s
Pg. 1, line 31: insert “Division” after “Engineering”
• Waives Code Section 745.105(i)(2) requiring the honoree be deceased for at least 5
years and Code Section 745.105(j)(10) requiring notice be provided to affected property
owners
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6. 2021-0883 ORD Approp Grant Funds in the Amt of $4,300.000 From the National
AMEND Fish & Wildlife Foundation (“NFWF”) for the McCoy’s Creek Restoration
Proj (The “Project”), Purpose of Approp; Amend the 2022-2026 5-Yr
Contact: CIP Apvd by Ord 2021-505-E to Reflect NFWF Grant Funding for the
Robin Smith Proj; Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute &
Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, the NFWF Grant Agreemt btwn the
2/3 vote required COJ & NFWF: Prov for City Oversight by the Public Works Dept,
by Council Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div (B.T. 22-018) (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CM Newby by Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)
12/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
1/3/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/3/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/4/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/11/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/11/22
AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account codes
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (CIP) to correct prior years appropriation amount
• The required match of $15,000,000 has been previously appropriated as part of the CIP
7. 2021-0884 ORD Transfer $1,300,000.00 From the Debt Mgmt Fund to the Bit
AMEND Fishweir Creek – Ecosystem Proj (The “Project”) to Pay Increased
Costs for Completion the Proj; Purpose of Approp; Amend the
Contact: 2022-2026 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2021-505-E to Reflect this Transfer of
Robin Smith Funds to the Proj; Prov for City Oversight by the Public Works Dept,
Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div (B.T. 22-030) (Staffopoulos)
2/3 vote required (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv) (Co-Sponsor
by Council CM DeFoor)
12/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F,JWC
1/3/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/3/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/4/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/11/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/11/22
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AMENDMENT
1. Strike references to transferring and insert appropriating
2. Pg. 1, line 8: insert "OF" after “COMPLETION"
3. Include amendment of 2021-504-E, the FY 2022 budget ordinance, to replace the
Second Revised B4 and Second Revised B4b schedules to reflect the additional
borrowing and attach new Exhibits 3 and 4
4. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (CIP) to correct footing error
• City is responsible for 35% of project, which is being performed by ACOE
• City has previously appropriated $2,816,375 for the project
8. 2021-0885 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & the Corp Sec to Pursue
DEFER or Seek Waiver of Collection of the Local Option Gas Tax Within the
2021-2022 Budget Yr Consistent with a Period of Time to Align with the
At request of State Suspension of the State Gas Tax Collection Should the State
CM Dennis Allow for Waiver of the Prov of Sec 336.025 & 336.021, FL Statutes, so
that Local Govts Have the Ability to Suspend Collection of Local Option
Gas Taxes; Offering Findings & Statemnts of Fact; Directing Legislative
Services Div to Forward to the FL Legislature, the Duval Legislative
Delegation, & the FL Dept of Revenue (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Dennis)
12/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
1/3/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/3/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/4/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/4/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/11/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU,F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/11/22
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9. 2021-0898 RESO Encouraging the State to Allow Local Govs to Waive the
DEFER Provision of Sec 336.025 & 336.021 FL Statutes, to Allow Local Govs
the Ability to Suspend Collection of Local Option Gas Taxes if the State
At request of Suspends the State Gas Tax for a Period of that time is Consistent with
CM Dennis The State’s Suspension; Offering Findings & Statements of Fact; Addn’l
Apv & Auth Required to Execute Docs Related to the Waiver of State
Statutes to Suspend Collection of the LOGT and Transfer of Funds to
Prevent Funding Lapse; Directing Legislative Services Div to Forward to
the FL Legislature, the Duval Legislative Delegation & the FL Dept of
Revenue (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
12/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
1/3/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/3/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/4/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/4/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/11/22 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS,TEU,F,R
10. 2022-0024 ORD Approp $25,000 From Contingency FIND Match to the Downtown
2nd Landscape Enhancements Proj (The “Project”) for Completion of
Irrigation Installation on Water St Medians; Purpose of Approp;
Amending the 2022-2026 5-Yr CIP Apv’d by Ord 2021-505-E to Reflect
this Transfer of Funds to the Project (B.T. 22-039) (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)
1/11/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/25/22
11. 2022-0025 ORD Approp $30,000.00 in Grant Funding from the FL Fish & Wildlife
2nd Conservation Commission (The “FWC”) for Reimbursement of the
COJ’s Costs to Remove 2 Derelict Vessels Located in Public
Waterways in the COJ; Purpose of Approp; Providing for Oversight by
the Neighborhoods Dept, Environmental Quality Div (B.T. 22-031)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)
1/11/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/25/22
12. 2022-0032 ORD Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute &
2nd Deliver a Locally-Funded Agreemt (Lump-Sum) btwn the State of FL
Dept of Transportation (“FDOT”) & the COJ Pursuant to Which the City
Agrees to Pay FDOT $1,200,000 for Certain Roadway Improvemts;
Providing for Oversight by the Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of
the Dept of Public Works (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at
Req of Mayor)
1/11/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/25/22
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13. 2022-0033 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on
EMERGENCY Behalf of the City, that Certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease
Modification btwn the COJ & the Board of Trustees of the Internal
Contact: Improvemt Trust Fund of the State of FL (The “Lease”) to Reflect a
Renee Hunter Change in Upland Ownership, to add the City as a New Party to the
Lease in Place of the Previous Lessee, & to Allow for Removal of an
Existing Dock Structure; Providing for Oversight of the Lease & Docking
Facility by the Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Req 1 Cycle Emerg
Passage (BOT File #161181122) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP
Newby at Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)
1/11/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/25/22
14. 2022-0034 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Sec to Execute &
2nd Deliver an Assumption Document re the Amended & Restated Agreemt
for Residential Waste & Recycling Collection & Transportation Svcs
(Contract #9165) (“Amended & Restated Agreement”) btwn the COJ
(“City”) & Waste Mgmt Inc. of FL (“Waste Management”), a FL Corp
(The “Assumption Document”); Approving the Transfer by Corp Merger
of the Amended & Restated Agreemt to Waste Mgmt with Contingency;
Waiving Certain Transferability Requirements of Sec 382.308 (Contract
Provisions; Exemptions from Purchasing Code, Extension of Contracts),
Pt 3 (Selection of Waste Collection & Disposal Svc Areas &
Contractors), Chapt 382 (Waste Collection & Disposal Svc by
Contractors & City), Ord Code, to Allow for the Assumption Document
btwn the City and Waste Mgmt; Providing for City Oversight by the Solid
Waste Div of the Dept of Public Works (Hodges) (Introduced by CP
Newby at Req of Mayor)
1/11/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 1/25/22
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Monday, January 31, 2022.
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