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: 9:31 AM

Meeting Adjourned: 10:18 AM

Present:

Will Lahnen, Rahman Johnson, Matt Carlucci, Reggie Gaffney Jr. and Ken

Amaro

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Excused:

Ju'Coby Pittman and Tyrona Clark-Murray

Attendance:

ADA Presentation - Teresa Eichner

Ms. Teresa Eichner, Chief of Public Information, informed the Committee and the public that the

Administration issued notification in February that City webpages and uploaded documents must be

ADA compliant.

Ms. Eichner stated that adjustments to the City Council webpages were required to bring them into

ADA compliance, and that doing so would require making Legislative Gateway inaccessible to the

public for a period of four to six weeks. She noted that staff would have access to the webpage via

credentials circulated by her. She further noted that agendas and minutes would continue to be posted

and accessible to the public.

CM Johnson asked whether there would be a way for the public to access legislative documents while

Legislative Gateway was inaccessible. Ms. Eichner stated that credentials were being created internally

for staff to access the system. She stated that during the period of inaccessibility, the public would need

to submit records requests to either herself, Ms. Rhonda Hall Patrick, or the Legislative Services

Division. CM Johnson asked whether the system containing legislation prior to 2019 would be

consolidated with the current system. Ms. Eichner stated that the systems would not be consolidated.

Resiliency and Compound Flood Model Presentation - Anne Coglianese

Ms. Anne Coglianese, Chief Resilience Officer, presented on Resiliency and the Compound Flood

Model, covering the Office of Resilience's compound flood modeling work, land development

regulations, and continuing and new initiatives contributing to the City's resiliency.

CM Carlucci asked Ms. Coglianese about the importance of the City's participation in the Northeast

Florida Regional Council. Ms. Coglianese stated that the challenges Jacksonville faces are also regional

challenges. She stated that the City could take every possible measure to prevent wildfires in Duval

County, but without coordination with neighboring counties, Duval County could still be affected. CM

Carlucci noted the importance of regional resilience efforts and encouraged members to keep the

Regional Planning Council in mind during the upcoming budget cycle.

CM Amaro asked how and when the City's improved ability to assess risk would translate into better

protection. He further noted that Ms. Coglianese had referenced legislation during her presentation and

asked her to explain what upcoming legislation was anticipated. Ms. Coglianese stated that her office

had been working with the Planning Department on proposed legislation to update the City's land

development regulations. She stated that the legislation would create incentives for developers to build

at greater heights and higher densities in strategic locations. Ms. Coglianese stated that better protection

would come more slowly for the City than for other cities such as Miami or Charleston, which were

building large seawall projects. She stated that Jacksonville's risks were more diverse, requiring

incremental improvements over time.

CM Carlucci asked how much flooding risk was mitigated by the Riverfront Parks and how much water

a single large oak tree absorbed. Ms. Coglianese stated that during a major storm such as Hurricane

Irma, waters would rise and then fall, and that the goal was to minimize disruptions. She stated that her

office had worked closely with Parks Department staff to design parks along the riverfront with flood

resiliency in mind. Ms. Coglianese stated that she did not know the exact volume of water absorbed by a

single mature oak tree but noted the value of mature trees compared to newly planted trees, citing their

contributions to cooling and stormwater absorption.

Item/File No.

1. 2026-0215

Title History

ORD Approp $75,000.00 from the Solid Waste Disposal Fund - Contributions

from Private Sources Acct, to Prov Funding for Beautification Initiatives

Including St Sweeping Trash & Debris from Roadways; Prov for City Oversight

by the Division of R/W & Stormwater Maintenance of the Dept of PW (B.T.

26-053) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F

4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0

4/21/26 TEU Approve 4-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr. and Amaro

Pittman and Clark-Murray

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2 -

Excused:

• Funds will be used to provide additional street sweeping throughout the City

• $75,000 reflect the first of three annual contributions (total $225,000) by contract haulers

pursuant to previously approved contract amendments

ORD Making Certain Findings; Apv the Appl of GFL Solid Waste Southeast

LLC for Renewal of Its Certificate of Public Convenience & Necessity (CON) to

Operate a Construction & Demolition Debris Processing & Recycling Facility

with a Modification to Operate the Facility as a Construction & Demolition

Debris & Yard Trash Transfer Station & a Clean Debris Recycling Facility; Prov

for Conds of Said Renewal (Dillard) (Introduced by the CP pursuant to Ch 380,

Ord Code)

2026-0216

3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU

4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0

4/21/26 TEU PH Approve 5-0

TEU PH Pursuant to CH 380, Ord Code- 4/21/26

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

PH APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Johnson, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr. and Amaro

Pittman and Clark-Murray

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2 -

Excused:

Chair Lahnen opened the public hearing.

Mr. John Nooney spoke on the bill.

Chair Lahnen closed the public hearing.

• Existing facility located at 11011 Blasius Rd. will be authorized to accept up to a total of 1,000

tons of construction and demolition debris and yard waste, 6 days a week

• Facility will operate as a recycle facility and transfer station

• Waste removed from facility shall not be taken to Trail Ridge

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

Behalf of the City that Certain Declaration of Restrictive Covenant btwn the City

& the FL Dept of Environmental Protection Pertaining to those Portions of the

Lomax St & Bishop Gate Ln R/W Located Adjacent to 500 & 555 Bishop Gate

Ln, Jax, FL 32204 (R.E. # 090148-0100 & 090143-0000); Prov for Oversight by

the PW Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Peluso)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU

2026-0222

4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0

4/21/26 TEU Approve 5-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Johnson, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr. and Amaro

Pittman and Clark-Murray

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2 -

Excused:

• Identified City property consists of roads and right of ways

• Restrictions will follow the City property in perpetuity

ORD Approp $77,440.00 in Grant Funding from the FL Fish & Wildlife

Conservation Commission for Reimbursement of the City’s Costs to Remove &

Dispose of 4 Derelict Vessels Located in Public Waterways All within Duval

County; Prov for Oversight by the Office of Admin Svcs, Environmental Quality

Div (B.T. 26-054) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC

4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

2026-0226

4/7/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 6-0

4/21/26 TEU Approve 5-0

4/21/26 F Approve 6-0

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Johnson, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr. and Amaro

Pittman and Clark-Murray

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2 -

Excused:

• Grant period ends 8/6/26

• No City match required

RESO Concerning the Vacation of Portions of the Plat of Subdiv of Lot 10, Sec

33, T1S-27E, Pursuant to Sec 177.101(3), F.S.; Returning a Portion of the Lands

Shown on Said Plat of Subdiv of Lot 10, Sec 33, T1S-27E, to Acreage; Making

Findings; Abandoning Certain Unopened Rds within the Boundaries of the Jax

Heights Subdiv Plat That Have Not Been Opened & Have Not Become Rds

Suitable & Necessary for the Traveling Public; & Ensuring Legal Access to

Abutting Properties (Harvey) (Introduced by CM Amaro)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: R, TEU

2026-0230

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/7/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Amend/Approve 7-0

4/21/26 TEU Amend/Approve 5-0

AMEND/APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Johnson, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr. and Amaro

Pittman and Clark-Murray

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2 -

Excused:

The Rules amendment was moved and seconded.

Ed Linsky, Council Auditor's Office, explained the Rules amendment.

The Rules amendment was approved unanimously.

RULES AMENDMENT

Strike reference to the Jacksonville Heights Subdivision within the bill title

RESO Expressing City Council’s Support for Protected Bicycle Lanes

Downtown on Portions of Beaver St, Monroe St, Hogan St & Liberty St

(Reingold) (Introduced by CM Peluso)

3/24/26 CO Introduced: NSCPHS, R, TEU

4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

2026-0231

4/7/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/14/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0

4/20/26 R Approve 7-0

4/21/26 TEU Approve 4-0

APPROVE

Aye:

Lahnen, Carlucci, Gaffney Jr. and Amaro

Pittman and Clark-Murray

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2 -

Excused:

Chair Lahnen stated that while he supported the resolution, he distinguished between expressing support

and committing funding, and emphasized the need to balance priorities across all of Jacksonville rather

than only downtown.

ORD re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations), Ord Code;

Renaming a Roadway Currently Identified as “Fingerlake Street” to “Fairfield

Way” in Council Dist 12 Pursuant to Sec 745.105 (Public Street Name Changes),

Ord Code; Waiving the Mailing Requirements of Subsec 745.105(J)(10), Ord

Code, as There Are No Affected Property Owners Addressed from Fingerlake St;

Directing the LSD to Forward a Copy of This Ord, Once Enacted, to the PWD,

Dev Svcs Div, Addressing Sec, for Processing, Implementation, & Coordination

with 911 Emerg, the JFRD, the U.S. Post Office, & Other Affected Agencies &

Orgs (Pollock) (Introduced by CM White)

2026-0267

4/14/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU

4/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/21/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

TEU PH Pursuant to Ch 745 Ord Code - 5/5/26

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

READ 2ND/REREFER

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

2026-0286

Deliver that Certain Standard Contract Btwn the FDEP & the City for Petroleum

Contamination Cleanup Site Mgmt Activities; Prov for Oversight by the Office

of Admin Svcs, EQD (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)

4/14/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU

4/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/21/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

READ 2ND/REREFER

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

Deliver that Certain Interlocal Agrmt Btwn the FDOT & the City for Allocation

& Implementation of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Requirements; Prov for Oversight by the Office of Admin Svcs, EQD (Dillard)

(Req of Mayor)

2026-0287

4/14/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU

4/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/21/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/28/26

READ 2ND/REREFER

NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

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

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Public Comment:

Mr. Carnell Oliver spoke on procurement.

Mr. Barry Cotter spoke in support of 2026-0231.

Ms. Litsa Dawkins, on behalf of Scenic Jax, spoke in support of 2026-0231.

Mr. Larry Roberts spoke in support of 2026-0231.

Mr. Peter Borenstein spoke in support of 2026-0231.

Mr. Lewan Brunson, on behalf of Blue Zones Project Jacksonville, spoke in support of 2026-0231.

Ms. Emily Friedman spoke in support of 2026-0231.

Ms. Lauren Rushing, Chair of Bike Walk Jax, spoke in support of 2026-0231.

Mr. Chris Burns, Board Chair of Groundwork Jacksonville, spoke in support of 2026-0231.

Mr. John Nooney spoke on 2026-0215, 2026-0216, 2026-0222, 2026-0226, and 2026-0231.

Minutes: Steven Libby, Council Research

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

Posted: April 23, 2026, 3:00 pm