Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · August 16, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Monday, August 16, 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
Tommy Hazouri
Legislative Assistant: Maritza Sanchez
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 by Christopher LeDew, Public Works, on traffic calming mechanisms
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2021-0079 ORD Approp $1,037,130.00 from FEMA through the State of FL Div of
DEFER Emergency Mgmt. Under the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Prog.
to Fund the Acquisition & Installation of 7 Permanent Generators at 7
At the request of Storm Water Pump Station Sites within Duval Cty, Amending the
the Administration 2021-2025 5 Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Purchase & Install
Permanent Emergency Generators at the Following Locations: Hillman
Dr., Myrtle Ave., Hilly Rd., Bradley Rd., Jessie St., McGrits Creek
Park/Lew Brantley & Sandalwood Canal; Providing for City Oversight by
the Dept. of Public Works, Public Bldgs Div (B.T. 21-038) (Staffopoulos)
(Req of Mayor)
2/9/2021 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
2/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/16/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/17/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 2/23/21
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2. 2021-0440 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened &
PUBLIC HEARING Unimproved Portion of the Highland Ave r/w Established in the
Open & Close Lorranine Terrace Plat, at the Request of Grigor Grigoryan; Providing
for Approval Subject to Conditions; Oversight by Real Estate Div. of the
Contact: Dept of Public Works (Dist-6 Boylan)(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
Renee Hunter 7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-8/16/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
3. 2021-0441 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened &
PUBLIC HEARING Unimproved Portion of the Mill Ave r/w Established, at the Request of
Open & Close Whitehouse Assembly of God, Inc., Formerly known as the Kings
House Assembly of God, Inc., Subject to Reservation unto the City &
Contact: JEA of an all Utilities & Facilities Easement over the Closed Portion of
Renee Hunter the r/w; Providing for Approval Subject to Conditions; Oversight by Real
Estate Div. of the Dept of Public Works (Dist-12 White)(Staffopoulos)
(Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-8/16/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
4. 2021-0442 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened &
PUBLIC HEARING Unimproved Portion of the Laura Cove Way (Formerly Known as Laura
Open & Close St) r/w Established in the Map Showing Property of Benj J. Barker at
Spring Glen FL, at the Request of Bradley Langenberg;Providing for
Contact: Approval Subject to Conditions; Oversight by Real Estate Div. of the
Renee Hunter Dept of Public Works (Dist-5 Newby)(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-8/16/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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5. 2021-0447 ORD Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp. Secretary to Execute
Contact: & Deliver that Certain 3rd Amendmnt to the Purchase Agreemnt btwn
John Pappas the City of Jax & the Vestcor Family Foundation, Inc., to Provide an
Addn’l $270,392.80 in Escrow Funds to Cover to Complete the On-Site
Ash Remediation Proj on Properties at 2100 & 2039 Forest St, Jax, FL
as Required for Compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency Consent Order Governing said properties. (Staffopoulos) (Req
of the Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
• The property was purchased by the developer in 2019 for $1,428,000, with the
understanding that the City would pay for the ash remediation. The ash remediation
project was completed in 2020.
• This amendment would allow the City to reimburse developer for 75% of the additional
work performed by the developer to address storm water drainage issues. The City’s
total contribution to the project would be $1,811,170.
6. 2021-0450 ORD Re Chapter 745 (Addressing & St Naming Regulations) Ord Code;
PUBLIC HEARING Renaming Arnold Rd Extending from Kite Rd to Pecan Park Rd to “Gold
Open & Close Star Family Pkwy”;Waiving the Requirements of Sec. 745.105 (H), Ord
Code, Regarding the Requirement that all Street Names shall be for the
entire length of the Street; Directing the Legislative Svcs Div to Forward
AMEND this Ord to the Planning & Developmnt for Processing, Implementation,
& Coordination with 911 Emergency, Fire & Rescue Dept, the Post
Contact: Office & other affected agencies & organizations. (Dist-7 R. Gaffney)
Cherry Pollock (Pollock) (Introduced by TEU Committee)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU, R
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU, R
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code – 8/16/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
AMENDMENT
Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (Second Notice) to correct street name on response ballot
• Waives Section 745.105(H) to allow for a portion of the street to be renamed
• Name change initiated by the Planning & Development Department
• The newly constructed road adjoining this portion of the road to the Jacksonville
National Cemetery (to the west) is already designated “Gold Star Family Parkway”
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7. 2021-0451 ORD MC-Establishing Seaton Creek Reserve Community Developmnt
Scrivener's Dist. (“Seaton Creek Reserve CDD”), including the Grant of Special
Powers; Describing the External Boundaries of Seaton Creek Reserve
Contact: CDD; Naming Seaton Creek Reserve CDD; Naming the Initial Seaton
Kealey West Creek Reserve CDD Board of Supervisors; Amending Chapt 92
(Uniform Developmnt Dists), Ord Code, Sec. 92.22 (Existing Community
Developmnt Dists) to include Seaton Creek Reserve CDD; Providing for
Conflict & Severability. (West) (Introduced by TEU Committee)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 & Sec 190.005,
F.S. & Sec 92.11 Ord Code - 8/24/21
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 1, line 19 – after “LLC”, insert “(“Petitioner”)”
2. Pg. 4, line 13 – strike “2021- - E” and insert “2021-451-E”
3. Correct Section numbering
• Establishes a CDD on approximately 345 acres of land generally located north of the
intersection of Arnold Rd. and Pecan Park Rd., west of I-95, and south and east of
Seaton Creek Historic Preserve
• CDD requests special powers for purposes of recreation uses
8. 2021-0455 ORD Approp $2,000,000.00 from the Tree Protection & Related
Scrivener's Expenses Trust Fund, Fund 15304, for the Level 2 County-Wide Prog to
Provide Tree Planting on Public Land in Duval County Suggested by
Contact: Individuals, Groups, or Council Members; Apv , & Req the Mayor. Of his
CM Salem Designee, to Direct the Dept. of Public Works to Continue to Administer
the Prog in Accordance with the Criteria herein Provided; Providing
Carryover of Funds into Subsequent FY’s. (Grandin)(Introduced by CM
Salem)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS,TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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Scrivener’s
Pg. 1, line 25 – strike “2020-632-E” and insert “2020-732-E"
• Adjusts the program requirements regarding number of trees to prefer, but not require
that the number of trees for each project not exceed 200
9. 2021-0457 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to
NCSPHS AMEND Execute & Deliver an Air Rights Easement, Granting to 234A, LLC
(“Grantee”) an Aerial Easement Over a Portion of the City’s Vystar
Contact: Veterans Memorial Arena Property & Over a Portion of the A. Philip
Renee Hunter Randolph Blvd. r/w Extending from the 2nd Floor of the Bldg at 234 A.
Philip Randolph Blvd., the Current Location of “That Bar at the Arena”,
to Allow for Grantee’s Construction of a Balcony on 2 Sides of the Bldg
& Related Support Improvemnts w/in the Easement Area; Providing for
Oversight of Conveyance & Execution of the Air rights Easement by the
Dept. of Public Works, Real Estate Div, with Ongoing Oversight &
Maintenance of the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena Property by the
Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept., & Oversight &
Maintenance of the A. Philip Randolph Blvd. r/w by the Dept. of Public
Works, r/w Stormwater Maintenance Div, with Input from the DIA as
Approp.
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
NCSPHS AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Air Rights Easement) to include updated language from
Risk Management and OGC
2. Reduce easement size over Arena property within bill
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10. 2021-0458 ORD Reallocating $3,865,827.00 in Community Dev Block Grant
AMEND (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act Funds
Previously Approp in Ord 2020-735-E & Auth the Transfer of said Funds
Contact: to the Correct Subfund Acct;Purpose of Approp. (B.T. 21-078)
Tom Daly (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct BT account codes
2. Correct scrivener’s
11. 2021-0460 ORD-MC Regarding Pt 1 (Certificate of Public Convenience &
DEFER Necessity),Chapt 380, (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code; Amending Sec.
380.102 (Definitions), Ord Code, to Include Definitions for Construction
At the request of & Demolition Waste Reduction Facility & Non-Presorted Construction &
CM Ferraro 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
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12. 2021-0461 ORD Approp $125,392.00 in Fund Balance from the Environmental
AMEND Protection Fund to Conduct an Urban Area Odor Study (The “Project”)
Providing a Carryover of Funds through 9/30/23; Apv & Auth the Mayor,
Contact: or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, a Funding
James Richardson Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & EMS Bruel & KJAER, Inc. D/B/A
Envirosuite, Inc. (“Envirosuite”); Invoking the Exception of Sec. 126.107
(G), Ord Code, to Allow Direct Contract with Envirosuite to Provide Svcs
to Conduct the Study; Waiving Sec. 110.112, Ord Code, to Allow for a
Partial Advance Payment by the City; Providing for City Oversight by the
Neighborhoods Dept., Environmental Quality Div; Requiring a Final
Report to Jax Environmental Protection Board.(B. T. 21-088) (West)
(Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
AMENDMENT
Place revised Agreement on file to:
a. Include audit rights for Council Auditor’s Office
b. Include agreement Term
c. Modify Scope of Work to clarify payment terms, including the withholding of final
payment until project completion
• Waives Section 110.112 to allow for the advance of $11,924 upon execution of the
Agreement
• The intended target area includes, but is not limited to, Murray Hill, Riverside,
Avondale, and Fairfax
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13. 2021-0463 ORD Making Certain Findings & Approp $30,000,000 in Coronavirus
NCSPHS AMEND Relief, Fiscal Recovery & Critical Capital Projects Funds from the U.S.
Dept of Treasury in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of
Contact: 2021 (the “ARP Act”) to Support Continued COVID-19 Response Efforts
Joey Greive & Immediate Economic Stabilization & to Replace Lost Public Sector
Revenue; Auth Various Disbursements of ARP Act Funding including:
(1) $8,000,000 to Jax Port Authority (“JAXPORT”) to Offset Economic
Harm & Lost Revenue from Business Interruption due to COVID-19; (2)
$8,300,000 to City’s Citywide Special Recreation Facilities Acct to
Offset Economic Harm & Lost Revenue from Business Interruption due
to COVID-19 at City-Owned Sports & Entertainment Facilities managed
by ASM Global Enterprises, Inc. (“ASM”); (3) $6,200,000 to be divided
among the Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach & the
Town of Baldwin, as Provided Herein, to Offset Economic Harm & Lost
Revenue due to COVID-19 & eligible expenses under the ARP Act; (4)
$1,000,000 to Edward Waters College, Inc. for COVID-19 Vaccination
Education & Outreach Services; (5) $6,500,000 to be placed in a
Contingency Fund for Future Approp in accordance with the ARP Act;
Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute &
Deliver the following: (1) an Interlocal Agreemnt w/ JAXPORT, (2) an
Amendmnt to the Facilities Managemnt Contract w/ ASM, (3) Interlocal
Agreemnts w/ the Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach
& the Town of Baldwin, & (4) an Agreemnt w/ Edward Waters College,
Inc.; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Pt 1
(General Regulations), Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to
Allow for a Direct Contract w/ Edward Waters College, Inc.; Providing
For Oversight by the Finance & Administration Dept; Providing a
Carryover of Funds from Yr to Yr until such ARP Act Funds are
expended or lapse, & providing that any ARP Act Grant Funding not
expended pursuant to this Ord by 9/30/22 shall revert to the Fund of
Origin for Re-Appropriation for Auth Expenditures under the terms of
the ARP Act; Providing for Compliance w/ Applicable ARP Act Grant
Funding Requiremnts. (B.T. 21-094) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 8/10/21
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NCSPHS AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to reduce funding to JAXPORT to $4 million
2. Reflect in bill the reduced funding to JAXPORT
3. Clarify dollars must be spent, not disbursed, by September 30, 2022
4. Remove “extensions” from agreement authorization language
5. Clarify that the ASM obligations of the City for FY 2019/20 are satisfied
6. Attach a revised Exhibit 3 (Audit Requirements) to include records retention,
organizational audit rights, and reporting compliance
7. Correct the name of Edward Waters College to Edward Waters University
14. 2021-0464 RESO Expressing the City Council’s strong support for the acceleration
AMEND of funding for the McCoy’s Creek Restoration Project to achieve flood
mitigation and restore the natural channel design and urging the
Contact: Administration to expedite the project in the 2021-2022 FY; Req a 1
CM Dennis Cycle Emergency Action. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU, R
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: TEU, R
AMENDMENT
Remove emergency lanuage
15. 2021-0546 ORD Approp $27,000.00 in Grant Funding from the FL Fish & Wildlife
2nd Conservation Commission (The FWC) for Reimbursement of the City of
Jax’s Costs to Remove 3 Derelict Vessels in City of Jax Waterways;
Oversight by the Neighborhoods Dept; Environmental Quality Div.
(Staffopoulos)(Req of Mayor)
8/10/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –8/24/21
16. 2021-0550 ORD Establishing a Neighborhood Assessment Prog (NAP) for the
2nd Richmond Shadowlawn Neighborhood for Underground Power &
Communications Improvements, Pursuant to Chapt 714 (Neighborhood
Assessment Progs), Pt 3 (Underground Power & Communications Prog
Area), Ord Code; Identifying JEA for NAP Proj Performance; Expressing
Intent to use the Uniform Method for Non-Ad Valorem Assessments,
Pursuant to Sec 197.3632 (3) (a), F.S.; Directing Distribution of the
Ordinance by Legislative Svcs. (Bowles)(Introduced by CM DeFoor)
8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to F.S. Sec. 197.3632(3) (a) – 9/14/21
NOTE: Due to Holiday all City offices are closed Monday, September 6th, 2021.
The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, September 7th, 2021.
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