Minutes - Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

COUNCIL RULE 4.505 DISRUPTION OF MEETING

Any person who disrupts a regular meeting of the City Council, standing committees,

special or select committees, sub-committees or any other public meeting presided over

by a City Council Member may be forthwith barred, removed, or otherwise ejected, in

the discretion of the presiding officer, from further attendance at that meeting. If

necessary, due to the nature of the disruption, the audience may be cleared from the

Council Chambers or meeting location in the discretion of the presiding officer.

Any person who refuses to leave the City Council Chamber may be subject to arrest.

Disruption of a meeting includes the following types of behaviors:

1) Any form of political campaigning or electioneering regarding a specific candidate or

group of candidates in City elections;

2) Impeding the orderly progress of the meeting by shouting, yelling, whistling,

chanting, singing, dancing, clapping, foot stomping, snapping fingers, cheering, jeering,

using artificial noise makers or musical instruments, waving signs of any size, or

engaging in any other display of excessive noise, sounds, or movement;

3) Displaying or waving signs of any sort, except where used to support the speaker’s

presentation at the podium, and only where the sign is 21 inches by 21 inches or smaller

in size and cannot be displayed in a manner which unreasonably obstructs the view of the

dais for any member of the audience, regardless of message;

4) Audible noise from cellphones or other electronic devices;

5) Consumption of alcohol or controlled substances;

6) Making vulgar or offensive remarks or gestures, or using threatening language or

gestures, including but not limited to pantomiming discharging a firearm, choking, or

throat-cutting;

7) Refusing to stop speaking when his or her time has expired or is otherwise directed

by the presiding officer to do so due to disruptive behavior as described herein;

8) Returning to the meeting after having been removed or ejected, or attempting to do so.

Meeting Convened: 9:30 AM

Meeting Adjourned: 9:48 AM

Present:

Will Lahnen, Ju'Coby Pittman, Matt Carlucci, Reggie Gaffney Jr., Tyrona

Clark-Murray and Ken Amaro

6 -

1 -

Excused:

Rahman Johnson

Attendance:

Item/File No.

1. 2026-0358

Title History

ORD re Towing & Storage of Vehicles or Vessels; Repealing Pt 12 (Wrecker

Facilities & Charges) & Pt 13 (Towing on Private Property), Ch 804

(Jacksonville Traffic Code), Ord Code; Creating a New Pt 12 (Towing & Storage

of Vehicles & Vessels from Public Property), Ch 804 (Jacksonville Traffic

Code), Ord Code, to Update & Clarify Provisions Related to Nonconsensual

Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Public Property; Creating a New

Pt 13 (Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Private Property), Ch 804

(Jacksonville Traffic Code), Ord Code, to Update & Clarify Provisions Related

to Nonconsensual Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Private

Property; Prov for Codification Instructions (MacGillis) (Introduced by CM Gay)

(Co-Sponsor CM Peluso)

4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU

5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/5/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26

DEFER

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Opened & Improved Portion

of Ionic Ave R/W, Estab in the Plat of Ortega, as Recorded in Plat Bk 3, Pg 40,

of the Current Public Records of Duval County, FL, Located in Council Dist 7, at

the Request of St. Marks Episcopal Church Foundation Inc. & the Episcopal

Church in the Diocese of FL, Inc., Subj Unto Reservation to City & JEA of a

Non-Exclusive All-Utilities, Facilities, & Access Easement On, Over, Under,

Through, & Across the Closure Area; Prov for Appvl Subj to Conds (Wilson)

(Req of Mayor)

2026-0379

5/12/26 CO Introduced: TEU

5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/26/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

6/2/26 TEU PH Approve 6-0

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 6/2/26

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26

PH APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Pittman, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr., Clark-Murray and Amaro

6 -

Excused:

Johnson

1 -

Chair Lahnen opened the public hearing. Reverend Charlie Holt explained the purpose of the proposed

abandonment of Ionic Avenue. He stated that the goal was to make the campus safe, primarily for

children. Chair Lahnen closed the public hearing.

CM Amaro asked Reverend Holt how the road closure would impact neighboring businesses. Reverend

Holt responded that, since the primary access point for the neighboring businesses in Ortega Village is

through Corinthian, they would not be affected. CM Amaro confirmed with Reverend Holt that the

planned road closure is part of plans to expand the campus. Reverend Holt affirmed and stated that the

goal is to balance safety concerns with maintaining the historic character of the neighborhood.

CM Pittman asked whether Reverend Holt had received community support for the plans. Reverend

Holt stated that the campus has an active youth program and an active elementary school, and that they

have the support of the church, the school, and the families. CM Pittman asked Reverend Holt how

much progress had been made on the plans. Reverend Holt stated that they were in the early stages of

phase one, but that their current plans would not affect Ionic Avenue. He stated that the City's decision

to approve the road closure would determine their future plans.

CM Carlucci stated that he had previously received a text message from former CM DeFoor confirming

that the neighborhood supported the plan, and that he was going to support the bill.

Chair Lahnen stated that he would also support the bill, but noted for the record that the Planning

Department discourages the closure due to the neighborhood's historic grid system.

• Closure requested to modify on-street parking and to create new off-street parking

• Planning and Development Department discourages the closure due to its location within the

boundaries of Old Ortega National Register Historic District where the historic grid system is

recognized as a contributing and defining feature

ORD-MC Amend Sec 55.116 (Public Parking), Ch 55 DIA, Ord Code, to

Expand the Role of the Office of Public Parking to Include Mgmt of the

Micromobility Prog; Amend Sec 235.101 (Purpose), 235.102 (Applicability),

235.103 (Definitions), 235.104 (Dockless Mobility Unit Prog Permitting),

235.105 (Dockless Mobility Prog Reqs), 235.106 (Indemnification & Insurance),

& 235.107 (Fees & Penalties), Ch 235 (Dockless Mobility Programs), Ord Code,

to Modify the Dept Oversight, Expand the Jurisdictional Operation, Prov for

Customer & Operator Reqs, & Modify the Fees & Penalties; Creating New Sec

235.109 (Dockless Mobility Program Admin), & 235.110 (Expansion of Prog

Outside Dockless Mobility Prog Boundary), Ch 235 (Dockless Mobility Prog),

Ord Code, to Create a Prog Admin Position & Prov for Future Expansion of Prog

Outside of Current Boundary; Prov for Codification Instructions (Harvey)

(Introduced by CM Amaro) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso & Freeman)

5/12/26 CO Introduced: R, TEU

2026-0389

5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/26/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

6/1/26 R Approve 7-0

6/2/26 TEU Approve 6-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26

APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Pittman, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr., Clark-Murray and Amaro

Johnson

6 -

1 -

Excused:

Scrivener’s

1. Pg. 1, line 6: insert "(" before "DOWNTOWN"

2. Pg. 1, line 7: strike "EXPANDING" and insert "EXPAND"

3. Pg. 2, lines 2, 3, and 5 ½: insert “Part 1 – Downtown Investment Authority”

4. Pg. 2, line 4: strike "are" and insert "is"

5. Pg. 2, line 29, and pg. 3, line 2: after “requirements)” insert “, 235.106 (Indemnification and

Insurance)”

• Amends Section 55.116 (Public Parking) to reflect the Office of Public Parking’s oversight of

parking facilities throughout the City and the Dockless Mobility Program

• Amends Chapter 235 (Dockless Mobility Program) to:

- Expand Dockless Mobility Zones to include Riverside/Avondale, Springfield, and Arlington

- Extend effective period for Operator Permits from two years to three, with allowable

administrative extension of two additional years

- Require users to be 18 years of age or older with validation of ridership through Operator's

software

- Remove set operating hours, data sharing requirements, limitation on fleet size, fees and

penalties from the Municipal Code, which will be addressed within the individual Operator

contracts

- Establish the responsibilities of the Dockless Mobility Program Administrator (Public

Parking Officer)

- Require Council approval for expansion into additional new Zones; however, pilot expansions

for up to 12 months may be authorized by the Public Parking Officer

ORD Approp $1,342,200.40, Including $128,186.00 within the Countywide

Traffic Calming Proj, $630,917.50 from the Countywide Rdwy Sign Stripe &

Signal Proj & $583,096.90 from the Countywide Intersection Improvements

Proj, to: (1) $565,112.67 to the Traffic Signal Rebuild - 21st St East & Liberty St

North Proj; & (2) $648,901.73 to the Traffic Signal Rebuild - 21st St West &

Boulevard St Proj; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to

Reflect this Approp of Funds to the Projs (B.T. 26-063) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)

5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F

2026-0390

5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/26/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

6/1/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0

6/2/26 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0

6/2/26 F Amend/Approve 7-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26

AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Pittman, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr., Clark-Murray and Amaro

Johnson

6 -

1 -

Excused:

The amendment was moved and seconded. Mr. Ed Linsky, Council Auditor's Office, explained the

amendment. The amendment was approved unanimously.

AMENDMENT

1. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (CIP) to correct prior and current year appropriation amounts

2. Correct Scrivener’s

• Projects being funded include:

- Countywide Traffic Calming – $128,186

- Traffic Signal Rebuild (21st St. East and Liberty St. North) - $565,113

- Traffic Signal Rebuild (21st St. West and Boulevard St.) - $648,902

• Funding sources include:

- Countywide Traffic Calming, available revenue - $128,126

- Countywide Roadway Sign Stripe and Signal - $630,918

- Countywide Intersection Improvements - $583,097

ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute &

Deliver that Certain Specific Operating Agrmt for Delegation of the FDEP

Domestic Wastewater Prog Authority Btwn FDEP & the City; Prov for Oversight

by the Office of Administrative Svcs Dept, EQD (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)

5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU

2026-0391

5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/26/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

6/1/26 NCSPHS Approve 5-0

6/2/26 TEU Approve 6-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26

APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Pittman, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr., Clark-Murray and Amaro

Johnson

6 -

1 -

Excused:

ORD Approp $23,417.50 in Grant Funding from the FL Dept of Agriculture &

Consumer Svcs to Support Mosquito Control Tier II Progs; Prov for Oversight

by the Neighborhoods Dept, Mosquito Control Div (B.T. 26-066) (Smith) (Req

of Mayor)

2026-0393

5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F

5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/26/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

6/1/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0

6/2/26 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0

6/2/26 F Amend/Approve 7-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26

AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Pittman, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr., Clark-Murray and Amaro

Johnson

6 -

1 -

Excused:

The amendment was moved and seconded. Mr. Ed Linsky, Council Auditor's Office, explained the

amendment. The amendment was approved unanimously.

AMENDMENT

Attach Contract Amendment as new exhibit to support increased award amount

• No City match required

• Additional revenue reflected in first two quarterly disbursements made by State

ORD Approp Grant Funding in the Amt of $350,000.00 from the FDOT, to the

Monument & Regency Traffic Signal Rebuild - Other Construction Costs Acct,

to Prov Funding for Design, Construction Inspection & Construction of Traffic

Signalization & Related Rdwy Improvements Including New Fiber Optic

Interconnect from Atrium Way/Regency Square Blvd N to Lee Rd to Prov

Network Access; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to

Reflect this Approp of Funds to the Prov for Oversight by the Engineering &

Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of Public Works (B.T. 26-067) (Dillard)

(Req of Mayor)

2026-0394

5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F

5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/26/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

6/1/26 NCSPHS Approve 5-0

6/2/26 TEU Approve 6-0

6/2/26 F Approve 7-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26

APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Pittman, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr., Clark-Murray and Amaro

Johnson

6 -

1 -

Excused:

Scrivener’s

Pg. 2, line 9, strike “for the”

• No City match required

• Construction to be completed by 6/30/29

• Additional funds may be needed based on initial design

NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****

Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are

available upon request. Please allow 1-2 business days notification to process; last minute requests

will be accepted; but may not be possible to fulfill. Please contact Disabled Services Division at: V

904-255-5466, TTY-904-255-5476, or email your request to KaraT@coj.net.

Public Comment

Mr. Carnell Oliver spoke on 2026-389 and 2026-390.

Mr. Mathew Marshall spoke on illegal third-party billing by landlords.

Minutes: Steven Libby, Council Research

slibby@coj.net, (904) 255-5147

Posted: June 4, 2026, 12:00 pm