Jacksonville public meetings in 2022

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will consider two ordinances: one to adopt a small-scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map for 6131 Cedar Point Road, and another authorizing up to $17.5 million in borrowing and a $10 million grant to JAXPORT for raising electric transmission lines at Fulton Cut Crossing. The commission will also receive updates on derelict vessels, water quality, manatees, and subcommittee recommendations.

• Ordinance 2022-0820: Small-scale FLUM amendment at 6131 Cedar Point Road (48.82 acres, AGR-III & AGR-IV to RR)
• Ordinance 2022-0874: Borrow up to $17.5M from City's commercial paper facility, including a $12.5M loan and $5M line of credit, plus a $10M grant for JAXPORT powerline raising
• Discussion of Ortega River derelict vessels
• St. Johns River water quality and manatee status report by Dr. Gerard Pinto
• FIND Subcommittee presentation on 2023 grant project recommendations

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will take up a major downtown development package that appropriates $7.1 million for the Northbank Central Marina project and authorizes multiple agreements for a luxury hotel, office building, and marina improvements. Other items include a $20 million FDEP grant for the LaSalle Street outfall project and $750,000 for Silver Street drainage improvements. Several items have been deferred or withdrawn, including a $94.9 million capital improvement reapportionment and honorary street designations.

• Appropriate $7.1M from Northbank Riverwalk Bulkhead to Central Marina for hotel developer improvements; authorize agreements for 170-room hotel, 141,300 sq ft office, marina, and riverwalk upgrades with up to $50.6M tax rebate
• Appropriate $20M FDEP grant for LaSalle Street outfall project; city must provide $20M match already in FY23 budget
• Appropriate $750,000 from Drainage System Rehab to Silver Street drainage improvements from 7th Street to Hogan's Creek outlet
• Re-name a portion of Gator Bowl Boulevard between A. Philip Randolph Blvd and Commodore Point Expwy as East Bay Street
• Establish Acree Community Development District and Cope's Landing Community Development District with initial boards of supervisors

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee held public hearings and voted on several rezoning, waiver, and comprehensive plan amendment requests. Key actions included approving a large-scale PUD revision for residential and commercial uses on 587 acres at Yellow Water Rd and Normandy Blvd, denying three waivers and a deviation at 4823 Kingsbury St, and approving a cemetery expansion on Mandarin Rd. The committee also approved rezonings for single-family developments on Hogan Rd and on Jones Rd.

• Approved rezoning of 587 acres at 0 & 14461 Normandy Blvd and Yellow Water Rd to revised Bridle Creek PUD for residential and commercial uses (2022-0786) with conditions including a traffic study and no direct lot access to Yellow Water Rd
• Denied three requests at 4823 Kingsbury St: waiver of minimum road frontage (2022-0676), waiver of architectural/aesthetic requirements (2022-0677), and administrative deviation for lot area and width (2022-0678)
• Approved rezoning of 5.66 acres at 0 & 8975 Hogan Rd to Hogan Terrace PUD for single-family residential (2022-0757)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for 46.94 acres at 0, 6410 & 6478 Jones Rd from AGR-III to LDR (2022-0537) and companion rezoning to PUD for single-family uses (2022-0538)
• Approved zoning exception for expansion of Mandarin Cemetery onto nearby parcels on Mandarin Rd (2022-0715) and approved the Mandarin Cemetery Phase 2 plat (2022-0714)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting agenda lists only committee members and staff, with no proposed ordinances, rezonings, or other business items. The meeting appears to be a procedural session without any substantive decisions or discussions.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several ordinances, including a $20 million Florida DEP grant for the LaSalle Street Outfall project requiring a $20 million city match, a $7 million tree planting program, and over $2 million in law enforcement and corrections fund allocations. Multiple items have been deferred at the request of the administration or sponsors, including the $94.9 million CIP reappropriation and the $1.5 million Springfield Lofts redevelopment agreement.

• $20M FDEP grant for LaSalle St Outfall project (requires $20M city match)
• $7M appropriation from Tree Protection Trust Fund for tree planting programs
• $840,160 from Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for crime prevention, body armor, and firearms lab renovation
• $1,304,652 from Inmate Welfare Trust Fund for jail operations and equipment
• $962,212 from Building Inspection Fund for Ed Ball Building maintenance and upgrades

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will vote on several appropriations and ordinance amendments, including accepting a $20 million FDEP grant for the LaSalle Street Outfall Project. Other items include law enforcement funding, inmate welfare expenditures, building maintenance, and creation of an opioid settlement fund.

• Appropriation of $20,000,000 FDEP grant with $20M city match for LaSalle St Outfall Project
• Appropriation of $840,160 from Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for crime prevention, including $225,000 for JSO SWAT body armor and $250,000 for firearms lab renovation
• Appropriation of $1,304,652.43 from Inmate Welfare Trust Fund for jail operations and equipment
• Appropriation of $962,212.30 from Building Inspection Fund for Ed Ball Building HVAC, doors, and flooring upgrades
• Creation of Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund and appropriation of $261,904 for two new JFRD opioid abatement positions

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee meets to discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including a $1,000,000 appropriation for special legislative counsel on redistricting litigation and process. However, many items on the agenda, including that appropriation and several development agreements, have been deferred or withdrawn at the request of sponsors or city departments. The committee will also consider appointments to various boards and committees.

• Ordinance appropriating $1,000,000 from General Fund for special legislative counsel on redistricting (deferred at request of CM Priestly Jackson)
• Redevelopment agreement and $1,500,000 completion grant and $1,500,000 loan for Springfield Lofts at 1341 Pearl St (deferred at request of OED)
• DPRP loans up to $5,814,697 and $1,800,000 parking garage grant for 404 N. Julia St redevelopment (deferred at request of DIA)
• Resolution appropriating $500,000 LSEDF grant to Project Cashew with waiver of minimum 50-job requirement
• Ordinance establishing honorary street designation for Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover, Sr. with waivers of death and residency requirements

City Council

The City Council holds public hearings and votes on several quasi-judicial rezonings, including a proposal to allow an affordable housing development (Madison Palms) at 8300 Merrill Rd and a townhome project at 0 Edenfield Rd. The council also considers consent agenda items: appointments to the Ethics Commission and Art in Public Places Committee, an honorary naming of a committee room for former council member Henry W. Cook, and two staff appointments. Several road frontage waivers and a sign waiver are also up for decision.

• Rezoning at 8300 Merrill Rd for Madison Palms Affordable Housing PUD (12.16 acres)
• Rezoning at 0 Edenfield Rd for 46 townhomes (Edenfield Townhomes PUD, 8.14 acres)
• Rezoning at 1845 Bassett Rd for a school (IDEA Schools Basset Road PUD, 26.41 acres)
• Waiver of minimum road frontage at 0 Otis Rd & 914 Otis Rd from 140 ft to 0 ft
• Honorary naming of Committee Room B for former council member Henry W. Cook

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is considering a major ordinance that would reallocate $94,875,967.35 from completed capital projects, transfer $38,920,804.62 between accounts, and authorize up to $85,063,552.37 in borrowing for the Better Jax Plan. Several other items on the agenda, including a pedestrian safety ordinance and honorary street designations, have been deferred or continued to future meetings. A public hearing is scheduled for November 22 on a $20 million FDEP grant for the LaSalle Street Outfall Project and a proposal to rename Gator Bowl Boulevard as East Bay Street.

• ORD reappriopriating $94,875,967.35 from completed CIPs and authorizing $85,063,552.37 in borrowing for Better Jax Plan capital improvements
• ORD appropriating $20,000,000 FDEP grant for LaSalle Street Outfall Project
• ORD to rename Gator Bowl Boulevard as East Bay Street from A. Philip Randolph Blvd to Commodore Point Expwy
• ORD renaming Mandarin Park (14780 Mandarin Rd) as Thomas L. "Tommy" Hazouri, Sr. Park
• Ordinance to amend Ryals Creek Community Development District boundaries, adding 77.08± acres

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The committee holds public hearings and votes on several rezoning and waiver requests. The most substantial item is a proposed PUD for 46 townhomes at 0 Edenfield Road, with an amendment and condition. Other items up for decision include a multi-family PUD at Ramona Boulevard and multiple waivers at Kingsbury Street. Several items are continued to December 6.

• Approval of PUD for 46 townhomes with recreational uses at 0 Edenfield Road (JWB Real Estate Capital)
• Rezoning 8.44 acres at Ramona Boulevard from RR-Acre to PUD for multi-family (Shepherd’s Chase)
• Waiver of minimum road frontage from 140 ft to 0 ft at 0 Otis Road for four lots
• Three companion waivers at 4817 Kingsbury Street: road frontage to 25 ft, architectural orientation, and reduced lot area
• Continued public hearings for commercial rezoning at 5711 Richard Street and residential rezoning at 0 Shindler Drive

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no specific ordinances, rezonings, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on an ordinance appropriating $7 million from the Tree Protection Trust Fund for tree planting programs on public property. It will also consider a $840,160 appropriation from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for equipment and services including body armor for SWAT and a jail diversion program. Additionally, the committee will discuss a discounted payoff agreement for a developer loan on 113 W. Adams Street and resolutions authorizing housing bonds. The meeting begins with a discussion of the Police and Fire Pension Fund audit report.

• $7 million for tree planting programs (Remove and Replace, Level 1, Level 3)
• $840,160 for law enforcement including SWAT body armor and jail diversion
• Discounted payoff agreement with W.A. Knight Building for $323,083.30 on a $300,000 loan (113 W. Adams Street)
• Resolution authorizing up to $16 million in multifamily housing bonds for Sulzbacher Enterprise Village (100 units, low-income)
• Resolution authorizing up to $100 million in mortgage revenue bonds for Duval County

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will consider a $7 million appropriation from the Tree Protection Fund for city tree planting programs, with an amendment revising the funding source. Also on the agenda is an $840,160 allocation from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for crime prevention and law enforcement, including jail diversion and body armor. Several items are deferred or amended, including a pedestrian safety ordinance and CRA fund appropriations.

• $7 million for tree planting: $4M for Remove and Replace, $2M for Level 1, $1M for Level 3
• $840,160 from law enforcement trust fund for Teen Driver Challenge, Police Explorers, jail diversion, tactical body armor, and firearms lab renovation
• Up to $16 million in multifamily housing bonds for Sulzbacher Enterprise Village (100 units, 60% AMI)
• Discounted payoff agreement: City accepts $323,083 from W.A. Knight Building Development for a $300,000 loan on 113 W. Adams Street
• Honorary street designations for Fred William Callahan and Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover Sr. with waivers

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is discussing several ordinances and resolutions, including a $1,000,000 appropriation for special legislative counsel on redistricting litigation, a $1,500,000 redevelopment grant and loan for the Springfield Lofts project at 1341 Pearl St, and multiple honorary street designations. Many items are marked for deferral due to companion bills, noticing requirements, or requests from sponsors. The committee will also consider various appointments to boards and commissions.

• $1,000,000 from General Fund for possible procurement of special legislative counsel on redistricting litigation (deferred at request of CM Priestly Jackson)
• Ordinance authorizing $1,500,000 redevelopment completion grant and $1,500,000 development loan for Springfield Lofts LLC at 1341 Pearl St, 235 W 3rd St, 205 W 3rd St (deferred at request of OED)
• Honorary street designation for Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover, Sr. on Rowe Ave (deferred due to noticing requirements)
• Ordinance amending Subdivision Regulations to allow development of up to 50% of lots before final plat approval
• Appointments to Jacksonville Ethics Commission, Art in Public Places Committee, Human Rights Commission, and Civil Service Board

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider an interim remedial plan to redraw city council districts, at‑large residence areas, and school board districts using 2020 census data. The plan includes amendments to the city charter to attach new district boundary descriptions for 14 council districts and 5 at‑large areas, and to designate the seven school board districts. The council will direct the Office of the General Counsel to file the plan with the court. A public hearing on the redistricting will be held during the meeting.

• Adopt interim remedial plan for council districts, at‑large residence areas, and school board districts
• Amend city charter to attach boundary descriptions for 14 council districts and 5 at‑large areas
• Amend city charter to designate the 7 school board districts
• Direct Office of the General Counsel to file the interim remedial plan with the court
• Conduct public hearing on redistricting

Special Committee on Redistricting

The Special Committee on Redistricting is holding a town hall meeting to discuss the redistricting process, receive a legal overview, and gather public feedback. A special council meeting with an additional public hearing on ordinance 2022-800 is scheduled for the following day.

• Council President Freeman to introduce the meeting
• Legal overview by General Counsel Jason Teal
• Public feedback session on the redistricting process
• Special Council Meeting with public hearing on 2022-800 scheduled for November 4, 2022

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will consider several items, many of which have been deferred. Active items include appropriating $857,148 from the McCoys Creek Leland Street Bridge Removal project to the McCoys Creek Channel Improvements/Restoration project, and two surplus property sales to adjacent landowners for $90,000 and $22,237 (net after a remediation credit). The meeting also includes public hearings on a right-of-way closure and second readings on honorary street designations and a community development district boundary amendment.

• Appropriate $857,148 from McCoys Creek Leland St Bridge Removal to Channel Improvements project
• Sell 2.68 acres surplus property to Daniel Zeilermeir for $90,000 (waiving direct sale requirement)
• Sell 4.75 acres surplus property (former incinerator site) to Larsen Oaks LLC for $22,237 net plus remediation credit of $652,862
• Public hearing on closing a portion of Acosta Street right-of-way for a gate to secure an industrial site
• Second reading to expand Ryals Creek Community Development District by 77.08 acres

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings on several proposed rezoning and land use changes. Key among them is a pair of ordinances to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family lots. Other items include rezonings for multi-family and single-family developments on Ramona Blvd, Atlantic Blvd, Jones Rd, and other locations.

• Public hearing on ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units as an accessory use in residential zones (comp plan amendment and zoning code amendment)
• Rezoning of 8.44 acres at 740 Cahoon Rd and Ramona Blvd West from RR-Acre to PUD for multi-family (Shepherd's Chase)
• Rezoning of 7.14 acres on Atlantic Blvd and Arletha Rd from CCG-1/RMD-B to PUD for multi-family (Atlantic Multi-Family PUD)
• Rezoning of 46.94 acres on Jones Rd from AGR to PUD for single-family residential (Jones Rd PUD)
• Rezoning of 19 acres on Bernard Rd from PUD to ROS (recreation open space) (Chessed Realty)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This agenda lists only committee members and staff for a November 1, 2022 meeting. No ordinances, rezonings, or public hearings are included. The meeting appears to be a procedural or organizational session with no decisions or discussions documented.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on a reappropriation of $94,875,967.35 from completed capital improvement projects and authorize borrowing up to $85,063,552.37 to fund outstanding Better Jax Plan projects. It will also consider several other items, including an ADU accessory dwelling unit ordinance amendment, appropriations from trust funds for debt reduction and tree planting, and a purchase of a fire‑suppression hazmat response boat.

• Reappropriation of $94,875,967.35 and borrowing authority up to $85,063,552.37 for Better Jax Plan projects (ORD Reapprop)
• Adoption of an ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units on residential lots (FLUE 2030 Comp Plan amendment)
• Appropriation of $279,973 from the Northbank CRA Trust Fund for future debt reduction
• Appropriation of $575,000 (including $431,250 DHS grant) to purchase a 37‑ft fire‑suppression hazmat response boat
• Appropriation of $7,000,000 from the Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for city tree‑planting programs

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will discuss ordinances to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as an accessory use in several residential land use categories, amending the comprehensive plan and zoning code. Other items include appropriations for a fire suppression boat, drug court grants, and senior services, plus a surplus property sale. Several agenda items have been deferred or withdrawn.

• Ordinance to adopt 2021B series text amendment creating FLUE Policy 3.1.29 for ADUs on conforming residential lots
• Ordinance amending zoning code Section 656.403 to allow ADUs as accessory use subject to criteria
• Appropriation of $575,000 (including $431,250 federal grant) for a fire suppression hazmat response boat for JFRD
• Appropriation of $394,136 grant for Duval County Family Treatment Drug Court Enhancement (Year 2) and similar for Year 4
• Declaration of 2.68 acres as surplus and sale to adjacent property owner Daniel Zeilermeir for $90,000

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider several ordinances, including a zoning amendment to allow accessory dwelling units, an honorary street designation for Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover, and two property sales. It will also vote on reappointments to the Health Planning Council and the Public Service Grant Council. The most significant item is authorizing a $5 million, 17‑year development loan for Vestcor Companies to build a 240‑unit apartment project at 8300 Merrill Road.

• Amend zoning code (Sec 656.403) to permit accessory dwelling units on residential lots
• Honorary street designation for Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover on Rowe Ave extension
• Sale of 2.68 acres in Council District 2 to Daniel Zeilermeir for $90,000
• Sale of 4.75 acres in Council District 5 to Larsen Oaks, LLC for net $22,237.11 after remediation credit
• Authorize $5 million development loan for Vestcor Companies’ 240‑unit project at 8300 Merrill Rd

Special Committee on Redistricting

The Special Committee on Redistricting will review legal criteria and discuss the map drawing process. A timeline is presented, including a public comment opportunity at the October 25 council meeting and a special council meeting with a public hearing on November 4. No maps or final decisions are being voted on at this meeting.

• Discussion of legal criteria for redistricting by Office of General Counsel
• Timeline overview: public comment at 10/25/22 council meeting
• Special council meeting and public hearing scheduled for November 4, 2022, at 9 a.m.
• Scheduled committee meetings: Nov 1, 2, and 3, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will hold a preliminary meeting to discuss two new business items: safety markers and bouys, including designation of safety/hazard zones and funding sources, and remediation and prevention, including funding for studies and litigation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and discussion-focused.

• Discussion of safety/hazard zone designation for markers and bouys
• Consideration of funding sources for safety markers committee and agencies
• Discussion of funding for remediation studies and litigation
• Review of specific studies and evidence collection for remediation
• Involvement of outside organizations and business partners in remediation

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will hear a presentation on artificial reefs from Commissioner Jill Haskell and discuss the topic. The meeting includes public comment and setting the next meeting date.

• Presentation on artificial reefs by Commissioner Jill Haskell
• Discussion of artificial reefs

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is meeting to vote on three collective bargaining agreements between JEA and labor unions (LIUNA, AFSCME, JSA) for fiscal years 2023-2025, with wage increases of 8-9% in the first year and benefit changes. The committee also considers a redevelopment agreement for the Armory building at 928 N Liberty St to create ~100 residential units, requiring a $20M minimum developer expenditure. Several other items, including a large budget reappropriaion and street naming/renaming proposals, are deferred.

• JEA-LIUNA contract: $8.0M-$10.6M cost, 8% wage increase FY23, Juneteenth added as holiday
• JEA-AFSCME contract: $3.3M-$4.3M cost, same wage structure and holiday addition
• JEA-JSA contract: $6.1M-$7.9M cost, 9% wage increase FY23, same benefits
• Armory redevelopment: lease and sale of 2.97 acres at 928 N Liberty St, $20M minimum developer expenditure
• Closing of Collins Field Way right-of-way in Sandler Lakes for two additional single-family lots

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The committee is reviewing several land use amendments, including a proposal to allow one accessory dwelling unit on conforming residential lots. Other items include multiple rezoning requests for multi-family and single-family residential developments across various districts.

• Rezoning of 8.44± acres at 740 Cahoon Rd to permit multi-family uses
• Waiver of minimum road frontage reduction from 480 ft to 360 ft on Mandarin Rd
• Rezoning of 14.66± acres at 4330 Pearce St to RMD-D
• Rezoning of 9.62± acres at 0 Shindler Dr to RMD-A
• Text amendment to allow one accessory dwelling unit on conforming residential lots

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Land Use & Zoning Committee. The agenda contains only administrative details and no specific ordinances, rezonings, or public hearings.

Finance Committee

The committee will discuss a follow-up audit on communication towers and vote on several ordinances. Key items include a $20 million Armory building redevelopment with a 40-year lease and 100 residential units at 928 N Liberty St, an update to the city's Public Investment Policy that revises incentive programs, and an amendment to the balloon/sky lantern prohibition ordinance. Several other items, including a major capital reappropriation and accessory dwelling unit ordinances, have been deferred.

• Armory redevelopment: 40-year lease, $2.75M purchase option, $20M minimum developer expenditure for ±100 residential units at 928 N Liberty St
• Public Investment Policy update: eliminates state/local QTI bonus, adds Local Targeted Industry Employment Grant ($5K per job), modifies REV Grant criteria
• Balloon/sky lantern prohibition amendment: adds exceptions for educational institutions and balloon tests
• Radio equipment grant: $395,394 from DHS for interoperable radios at five state colleges including FSCJ
• CDBG-DR grant: $280,117 to fund 4 FTE salaries for disaster recovery positions

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is meeting to consider several items, including collective bargaining agreements between JEA and two unions (LIUNA and AFSCME) with estimated combined costs of $11.3M to $14.9M over three years. Multiple other items are deferred or amended, including zoning changes for accessory dwelling units, a public investment policy update, and a community center naming. The committee will vote on amendments and deferrals.

• JEA union contract with LIUNA: $8.0M–$10.6M, 8% wage hike in FY22/23
• JEA union contract with AFSCME: $3.3M–$4.3M, 8% wage hike in FY22/23
• Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning ordinance deferred (2022-0447, 2022-0448)
• Public Investment Policy amendment to revise incentives (2022-07267)
• Ordinance to exempt small church cemeteries from certain platting rules (2022-07299)

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will discuss several ordinances, including proposals to allow accessory dwelling units in residential zones, rename a park, and approve grant funding. Many items have been deferred or amended. The committee is also set to hear amendments to the Jacksonville Litter Law and a new pedestrian and vehicle safety ordinance.

• Ordinances to amend comprehensive plan and zoning code to allow accessory dwelling units on residential lots (2022-04471, 2022-04482) — public hearings continued
• Ordinance to rename Mandarin Park as Thomas L. 'Tommy' Hazouri, Sr. Park (2022-072412) — deferred
• Ordinance appropriating $395,394 grant from DHS for radio equipment to improve communication between state college public safety and law enforcement (2022-072311) — amended
• Ordinance authorizing redevelopment agreement for Armory building into ~100 residential units with $20M minimum developer expenditure (2022-072714)
• Ordinance to prohibit release of balloons and sky lanterns, with exceptions for educational institutions and balloon tests (2022-05734) — amended

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will hear a St. Johns River water quality and manatee status report from Dr. Gerard Pinto, and an ADA Waterways status report from Kara Tucker. They will discuss the Right Whale Speed Zone Resolution and receive updates from the Artificial Reef Subcommittee and St. Johns River Shoaling Subcommittee. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• St. Johns River Water Quality Status Report - Dr. Gerard Pinto
• St. Johns River Manatee Status Report - Dr. Gerard Pinto
• ADA Waterways Status Report - Kara Tucker
• Discussion: Right Whale Speed Zone Resolution
• Subcommittee updates on Artificial Reef and St. Johns River Shoaling

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee approved a $6 million state grant for septic tank phase-out in Beverly Hills East, along with a $2 million appropriation for roadway improvements on Monument Rd, Picketville, Lenox, and St. Johns Bluff. Members also approved a $1.2 million agreement with FDOT for Main Street upgrades and a resolution supporting JTA's request to modify the Acosta Bridge light display. An ordinance allocating $3 million in COVID-19 relief funds was withdrawn.

• $6M FDEP grant for Beverly Hills East septic tank phase-out (200 sewer hookups)
• $2M for Monument Rd pedestrian crossing, Picketville turn widening, Lenox intersection, and St. Johns Bluff traffic signal
• $1.2M lump-sum agreement with FDOT for Main Street improvements
• Resolution requesting FDOT support for JTA to modify Acosta Bridge light display
• Withdrawal of $3M ARP-funded Rise Up minigrant program ordinance

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee met on October 4, 2022, to review rezoning requests, comprehensive plan amendments, and a zoning waiver appeal. The committee held a public hearing on a liquor license distance waiver at 5522 Soutel Dr and continued hearings on text amendments that would permit accessory dwelling units in residential zones. Most other items, including property changes at 740 Cahoon Rd, 4330 Pearce St, and 0 Jones Rd, were deferred to the October 18 cycle. The agenda primarily consists of procedural continuances and deferred items.

• Rezoning at 740 Cahoon Rd and Ramona Blvd West (8.44± Acres) from LDR to MDR and RR-Acre to PUD
• Rezoning at 4330 Pearce St (14.66± Acres) from PBF to MDR and PBF-1 to RMD-D
• Rezoning at 0 Jones Rd (46.94± Acres) from AGR-III to LDR and AGR to PUD
• Text amendment to allow accessory dwelling units in AGR, RR, LDR, MDR, and RPI zones
• Appeal of liquor license distance waiver at 5522 Soutel Dr (reducing required distance from 500 ft to 401 ft)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Land Use & Zoning Committee. The agenda contains only administrative details and no specific ordinances, rezonings, or other substantive items for discussion or decision.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several ordinances, including a $6 million state grant for a septic tank phase-out project in Beverly Hills East, a $1.2 million agreement with FDOT for Main Street improvements, and a $2 million reallocation for traffic projects. The committee will also vote on amendments to park improvements and crime reduction grants.

• $6 million FDEP grant for Beverly Hills East septic tank phase-out, covering 200 sewer hookups
• $1.2 million lump-sum payment to FDOT for Main Street roadway improvements
• $2 million reallocation from traffic signalization to Monument Rd, Picketville, Lenox, and St. Johns Bluff projects
• $1.215 million for park projects: Betz-Tiger Point, Julington-Durbin, Ferngully, Norman Studios
• $350,880 substitute ordinance for safety and crime reduction grants to 43 organizations

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will vote on a $2 million appropriation from traffic signalization accounts to fund four intersection projects: Monument Rd pedestrian crossing, Picketville turn widening, Lenox at Old Middleburg, and St. Johns Bluff traffic signal. It also will consider a $1.2 million lump-sum agreement with FDOT for Main Street improvements, a $1.2 million parks capital appropriation for restrooms and land acquisition, and a substituted $350,880 safety grant program. Several other items, including ADU zoning changes and a community center naming, have been deferred or withdrawn.

• Appropriate $2M from traffic signalization and intersection improvement funds to Monument Rd, Picketville, Lenox, and St. Johns Bluff projects (2022-06819, AMEND)
• Authorize $1.2M lump-sum payment to FDOT for Main Street roadway improvements (2022-06831)
• Appropriate $1,215,000 from parks capital funds for Betz-Tiger Point and Julington-Durbin restrooms, Ferngully and Norman Studios land acquisition (2022-06871, AMEND)
• Substitute $350,880 from Safety & Crime Reduction contingency for grants to 43 organizations and training (2022-06901, SUBSTITUTE)
• Discuss ordinance creating new pedestrian and vehicle safety regulations, including median occupancy and commercial use ban with $100 civil penalty (2022-05745)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider a substitute ordinance appropriating $350,880 from the Safety & Crime Reduction Contingency for grants to 43 organizations, with waivers for advance payments and direct contracts. Several items are deferred, including ordinances to allow accessory dwelling units and a community center naming. The committee also has appointments to boards, a resolution regarding the Acosta Bridge light display, an honorary street designation for Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover Sr., and a public investment policy update.

• Substitute ordinance appropriating $350,880 for safety and crime reduction grants to 43 organizations, with 50% advance payment
• Resolution requesting FDOT support for JTA to modify light display on the Acosta Bridge
• Ordinance establishing honorary street designation on Rowe Ave for Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover Sr.
• Ordinance approving updated Public Investment Policy for economic incentives funded by the city
• Ordinance confirming Wilfred A. Williams as Operations Director of Public Works, waiving professional engineer requirement

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will vote on deferring several items, including a major $94.9 million capital fund restructuring and a $3 million COVID-19 aid package. The committee will also consider amendments to a $1.12 million recycling education campaign and a public hearing on closing portions of McKinley Street and other rights-of-way. Other items include appropriations for landfill costs, flood mitigation, and the Wills Branch dredge project.

• Defers $94.9 million reapportionment from closed CIPs and $85 million debt authorization for Better Jax Plan (Item 2022-04161)
• Defers $3 million in ARP funds for Rise Up Minigrant Program, rental/mortgage and utilities assistance (Item 2022-06195)
• Establishes Arbors Community Development District (187 acres, 486+ residential units north of Dunn Avenue) (Item 2022-06426)
• Appropriates $3.3 million from Solid Waste Disposal Fund for increased Trail Ridge Landfill costs (Item 2022-065010)
• Appropriates $1.12 million for recycling education campaign with $560,000 grant and local match, targeting 280,000 households (Item 2022-065412)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and vote on several rezoning requests. Key items include an industrial rezoning near I-295 and Lem Turner Road, and city-wide text amendments to allow accessory dwelling units. Many items are deferred or continued to later dates.

• Rezoning 42.24 acres at 0 Lem Turner Rd from CGC to BP for industrial use
• Rezoning 43.50 acres at 0 Lem Turner Rd from PUD/IBP to PUD for industrial uses
• Text amendments to allow accessory dwelling units in AGR, RR, LDR, MDR, and RPI categories (continued to 10/4/22)
• Rezoning 9.62 acres at 0 Shindler Dr from RR-ACRE to RMD-A (continued to 10/18/22)
• Appeal of a liquor license distance waiver at 5522 Soutel Dr (continued to 10/4/22)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting. No rezonings, ordinances, or other substantive items are identified in the provided text.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider amendments and votes on multiple spending ordinances, including a $171.8 million allocation of federal ARP funds for COVID-19 recovery, adoption of a five-year capital improvement plan with $445.9 million in new debt, and funding for indigent health care, public service grants, and the Kids Hope Alliance. Several items have been deferred or amended.

• $171.8M American Rescue Plan Act appropriation for septic tank phaseout, employee premium payments, radio replacements, IT upgrades, and other projects
• $445.9M debt issuance to fund capital improvements in the Better Jax Plan and five-year CIP
• $40M indigent health care agreement with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center and the State of Florida
• $6M for public service grants and $750,000 for the Jax Chamber of Commerce
• Ordinance to prohibit release of balloons and sky lanterns (amended and to be voted)

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will consider a major ordinance appropriating $171.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for COVID-19 recovery, including $25 million for septic tank phaseout, $20 million for one-time employee premium payments, and other allocations. An amendment redirects $5 million from disability funds to roadway resurfacing and contingency. Several other items are deferred or withdrawn, including accessory dwelling unit zoning changes and a pedestrian safety ordinance.

• $171.8M ARP appropriation with amendments: $25M septic phaseout, $20M employee bonuses, $9.7M to Shands Jax Medical Center, $8M radio replacements
• Accessory dwelling unit zoning amendments (2022-04471 and 2022-04482) deferred at request of CM Diamond
• Naming of Mayport community center as 'William 'Bill' Gulliford, Jr. Community Center' deferred
• Ordinance to prohibit release of balloons and sky lanterns amended with exceptions for education and testing
• $44.7M in special assessments for AHCA-licensed hospitals, amended to correct estimated amounts

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider deferring two ordinances that would allow accessory dwelling units in residential zones. Other business includes an emergency $4,294 appropriation for meals and health services to vulnerable residents, a $336,000 grant program for safety and crime reduction, and multiple board appointments and confirmations.

• Deferral of ordinances to allow accessory dwelling units in AGR, RR, LDR, MDR, and RPI land use categories (2022-04471, 2022-04482)
• Emergency appropriation of $4,294 from Council Contingency to First Coast Community Development for meals and health services (2022-06899)
• Appropriation of $336,000 from Safety & Crime Reduction Contingency for grants and nonprofit training (2022-06901)
• Ordinance to amend affordable housing disposition time extensions (2022-06566) — withdrawn
• Confirmation of Paul A. Restivo as Chief of Professional Standards in the Sheriff's Office (2022-06607)

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will hear status reports on St. Johns River water quality and manatees, and discuss a resolution on right whale speed zones. The commission will also receive updates on artificial reef subcommittees and shoaling, and consider a deferred ordinance to establish a boating-restricted area in the Arlington River near the Cesery and University Blvd bridges.

• St. Johns River water quality status report by Dr. Quinton White
• St. Johns River manatee status report by Dr. Gerard Pinto
• Discussion of a resolution on right whale speed zones
• Boating-restricted area ordinance (2022-0463) in Arlington River near Cesery and University Blvd bridges – deferred
• Updates from Inshore and Offshore Artificial Reef Subcommittees and St. Johns River Shoaling Subcommittee

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee. The agenda contains only procedural information, such as member attendance and scheduling; no specific land use or zoning items are listed for discussion or decision.

• No specific items listed on this agenda.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is considering the adoption of the 2022-2023 FY consolidated government budget, including a tentative millage rate of 11.3169 mills for the General Services District. The budget ordinance includes $3.53 million for Cure Violence, $30.3 million for indigent care, and numerous other community program grants. The committee also amended three property tax ordinances to reflect lower percentage increases from the rolled-back rate, and reviewed an appropriation of $1.65 million for downtown land purchase. Several items, including accessory dwelling unit ordinances, were deferred.

• Recommend approval of tentative 2022-2023 FY budget as substituted (ORD 2022-05048), including $3.53M for Cure Violence and $30.28M for Shands indigent care
• Amended millage levy for General Services District: 11.3169 mills, estimated $880.98M in revenue (ordinance 2022-05015)
• Amended millage levies for Urban Service Districts 2-4 (8.0262 mills) and District 5 (9.5260 mills)
• Appropriation of $1,649,604.90 from General Fund for downtown land purchase (Fuqua BCDC One Riverside project) (ORD 2022-04934)
• Reappropriation of $94.88M from closed CIPs and approval of $85.06M in borrowing for capital improvements (ORD 2022-04161) — deferred at administration request

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on the Neighborhood Assessment Program and consider a $171.8 million appropriation of federal COVID-19 recovery funds, along with several amendments to previously introduced ordinances. Many items on the agenda are deferred, including zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and a boating restriction. The committee will also vote on amendments for a $1.6 million land purchase and a $1.23 million downtown preservation loan.

• Presentation on the Neighborhood Assessment Program (NAP)
• Ordinance appropriating $171,847,895.50 in ARP Act funds for COVID-19 response (deferred)
• Ordinance appropriating $1,607,320 for Fuqua BCDC One Riverside land purchase (amended)
• Ordinance authorizing up to $1,231,760 in DPRP loans for renovation at 1001 Kings Ave (amended)
• Ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in residential zones (deferred)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will vote on deferring two ordinances that would allow accessory dwelling units in residential zones. The committee will also consider amendments to City Council rules and confirm several mayoral appointments, including a new city treasurer.

• Deferral of ordinances allowing ADUs in AGR, RR, LDR, MDR, and RPI future land use categories (2022-0447, 2022-0448)
• Emergency ordinance amending Council Rules to streamline legislative procedures and update voting technology (2022-0645)
• Confirmation of Paul C. Barrett as City Treasurer, waiving bachelor's degree requirement (2022-0621)
• Honorary street designation for Ernest Gibson on Minosa Court, waiving 5-year deceased requirement (2022-0459)
• Confirmation of mayoral appointments to Human Rights Commission, JHA, JHPC, and Civil Service Board

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee will hold a wrap-up session for the FY 2022-2023 budget hearings. The agenda includes further discussion on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and any rescheduled departments as needed. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; items may be added at the chair's discretion.

• Further discussion on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Discussion of rescheduled departments as needed
• Items may be added at chair's discretion

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

On August 25, 2022, the Jacksonville Finance Committee held a budget hearing in Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall. The meeting featured timed presentations from the Mayor, Mayor's Boards & Commissions, and several city departments and agencies. Topics included employee services, planning and development, building inspection, grant schedules, Kids Hope Alliance, and public works. The FY 2022‑2023 budget documents are available on the city website.

• Mayor – 15 minutes
• Mayor's Boards & Commissions – 10 minutes
• Employee Services (including Group Health & Wellness Program) – 30 minutes
• Planning & Development Department (including Concurrency Management) – 60 minutes
• Public Works Department (includes Solid Waste, Stormwater & Public Buildings) – 120 minutes

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee is holding a budget hearing to review a debt affordability presentation from the Finance Department and discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Debt Management Fund. The meeting is part of the FY 2022-2023 budget process. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed on this agenda.

• Debt Affordability Presentation by Finance Department (45 min)
• Discussion of CIP/Debt Management Fund (375 min)

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Jacksonville Finance Committee holds a budget hearing to review capital improvement programs (CIP) for JPA, JAA, JEA, and JTA, including the JTA's 5-Year Road Program and local transportation taxes. The committee also hears presentations from Downtown Vision Inc., the Downtown Investment Authority, Community Redevelopment Areas, the Office of Economic Development, the Cecil Field Trust Fund, Neighborhoods, and the Housing Finance Authority. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session for the FY 2022-2023 budget.

• JTA/CIP review includes 5-Year Road Program, Local Option 1/2 Cent Transportation Tax, and Local Option Gas Tax
• JEA/CIP and JPA/CIP presentations, each 45 minutes
• Downtown Investment Authority presentation including public parking
• Community Redevelopment Areas (DIA & City Council CRAs) review
• Neighborhoods department presentation, 90 minutes

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee is holding a budget hearing to review proposed budgets for various city departments and offices for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda allocates specific time slots for presentations from the Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, Clerk of Courts, Courts, Public Defender, Parks/Recreation/Community Services, City Venues, Risk Management, and Finance & Administration. The committee will discuss funding allocations and may make recommendations.

• Review of Parks, Recreation & Community Services budget (120 minutes)
• Review of City Venues budget including ASM (60 minutes)
• Review of Consolidated $65 Court Fines Subfund (Law Library, Juvenile Alternative Program, Court Innovations, Legal Aid)
• Review of Technology Subfund for Courts, Public Defender, State Attorney
• Review of Supervisor of Elections budget (30 minutes)

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is reviewing multiple ordinances, including a $94,875,967.35 capital improvement fund reappropriation and amendments to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan for transit-oriented development. Several items, including the budget shift and zoning rules, are deferred to future meetings. Two public hearings will address road closures to facilitate residential subdivision and apartment construction.

• Reappropriation of $94,875,967.35 from capital projects and authorization of up to $85,063,552.37 in debt for the Better Jax Plan Fund
• Amendments to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Chapter 656 to establish Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) rules
• Establishment of an honorary street designation for Ernest Gibson on Minosa Court
• Closure of an unopened Jackson Avenue right-of-way in Marietta for a Richmond American Homes residential subdivision
• Appropriation of $3,000,000 in federal ARP funds for COVID-19 response and resident assistance programs

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The agenda for the August 16, 2022 Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate—member attendance, staff listings, and meeting logistics. No specific ordinances, rezonings, public hearings, or other actionable items are included in the provided text. The meeting appears to be an organizational or placeholder session.

• No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will consider several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments, including a code change to expand required public notice distance from 350 to 500 feet for affected property owners. Multiple items are continued public hearings from previous meetings, with actions such as open public hearing, close public hearing, amend, and move pending.

• Code amendment to increase notice distance to affected property owners from 350 to 500 feet (2022-040010, conflicting recommendations)
• Rezoning at 0 Old Kings Rd & 6351 Old Kings Rd for up to 98 townhomes (Old Kings Trail PUD)
• Rezoning at 7893 Hogan Settlement Rd from RLD-60 to PUD for multi-family residential (Hogan Settlement PUD, with conditions)
• Waiver of minimum road frontage from 480 to 360 feet at 13762, 13766 & 13768 Mandarin Rd
• Rezoning at 4330 Pearce St from PBF-1 to RMD-D for apartments (Jabez Apartments & Homes)

Finance Committee

The committee will vote on reappropriating $94,875,967.35 from certified capital improvement projects and moving $38,920,804.62 between expense accounts within the Better Jax Plan Fund. It will also consider authorizing up to $85,063,552.37 of borrowing through the city’s commercial paper facility or fixed‑rate debt for those projects. Additionally, the FY 2022‑2023 consolidated government budget will be adopted, covering allocations for city departments, agencies, and capital outlays.

• Reappropriation of $94,875,967.35 from certified CIPs and transfer of $38,920,804.62 between expense accounts in the Better Jax Plan Fund.
• Authorization to borrow up to $85,063,552.37 via commercial paper or fixed‑rate debt for Better Jax projects.
• Adoption of the City of Jacksonville 2022‑2023 FY consolidated government budget, including capital outlays and agency allocations.
• Approval of $1,607,320 from the General Fund to the Downtown Economic Development Fund for the purchase of 4.95 acres from Fuqua BCDC One Riverside Project Owner.
• Direct contracting authorizations for nonprofit programs, including $3,530,000 to the Cure Violence Program and other allocations totaling several million dollars.

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will hear a presentation on a Property Fraud Alert program. The committee will consider and vote on an ordinance that clarifies the tourist development tax applies to vacation rental properties such as Airbnb and VRBO, and revises the Tourist Development Council membership. Other agenda items, including a $171.8 million American Rescue Plan Act appropriation and several zoning and redevelopment items, have been deferred at the request of council members.

• Presentation by Clerk of Courts on Property Fraud Alert
• Ordinance clarifying tourist development tax applies to vacation rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) (2022-051510)
• Ordinance appropriating $171,847,895.50 in ARP Act funds for COVID-19 response, including septic tank phaseout, employee premiums, and equipment (deferred)
• Ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units on residential lots (deferred)
• Ordinance authorizing first amendment to redevelopment agreement with Johnson Commons LLC, increasing net revenue threshold to $320,000 (deferred)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider a $120 million bond issuance for capital equipment and improvements, amendments to the tourist development tax code including Airbnb/VRBO, a $3 million appropriation for children's services via Kids Hope Alliance, and appointments to the Tourist Development Council. Several items have been deferred, including accessory dwelling unit ordinances and community center naming.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $120,000,000 in special revenue bonds for capital improvements
• Appropriation of $3,038,585 from the General Operating Fund to Kids Hope Alliance for children's services
• Amendments to tourist development tax code to include vacation rental properties like Airbnb and VRBO
• Ordinance to allow interim and acting employees to be compensated at a higher rate for up to 90 days
• Resolution confirming appointment of Robert 'Ellis' Burns III as Chief of Special Events in the Sheriff's Office

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee holds its second budget hearing for fiscal year 2022-2023, reviewing proposed budgets from 14 city departments and agencies. Presentations include the State Attorney, Medical Examiner, Public Libraries, Information Technologies, Fleet Management, and pension funds. No votes or decisions are listed; this is a discussion and review session.

• Public Libraries budget review – 70 minutes allocated
• Information Technologies Division budget – 60 minutes
• Fleet Management budget – 60 minutes
• Police and Fire Pension Fund review – 30 minutes
• General Employees & Correctional Officers Pension Plans – 30 minutes

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee holds a budget hearing to receive presentations on the FY 2022-2023 budget from several city departments. Key presentations include a 165-minute budget overview covering public service grants, 120 minutes for the Office of the Sheriff, and 60 minutes for Fire & Rescue. The Property Appraiser and City Council will also present. The meeting is the first of several budget hearings.

• Budget Overview (includes Public Service Grants) - 165 minutes
• Fire & Rescue (includes Fire Inspections) - 60 minutes
• Office of the Sheriff - 120 minutes
• Property Appraiser - 15 minutes
• City Council - 15 minutes

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will hear reports on St. Johns River water quality and manatees, and a boat compliance study. They will consider a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment rezoning 15.41 acres from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential at 7893 Hogan Settlement Road, and a proposed boating-restricted area in the Arlington River near Cesery and University Blvd bridges (item deferred). Discussions also include maintenance of baffle boxes and subcommittee updates.

• Rezoning of 15.41 acres at 7893 Hogan Settlement Road from LDR to MDR (Ordinance 2022-0433, related to Comprehensive Plan Amendment L-5708-22C)
• Proposed ordinance establishing a boating-restricted area in the Arlington River around Cesery and University Blvd bridges (Ordinance 2022-0463, marked DEFER)
• St. Johns River status report on water quality by Dr. Quinton White
• St. Johns River status report on manatees by Dr. Gerard Pinto
• Discussion on maintenance of baffle boxes (10 minutes)

City Council

The Jacksonville Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet on August 9, 2022, to consider approving funding for three capital projects. They will vote on resolutions for the New Kings Road Capital Improvements Project ($1,613,397), the Duval Road Widening Project ($2,343,743), and the Mandatory Compliance Grant Program ($1,537,403). The board will also approve meeting minutes from May 10, 2022.

• Consideration of $1,613,397 for New Kings Road Capital Improvements Project (Resolution KSC/CRA-2022-03)
• Consideration of $2,343,743 for Duval Road Widening Project (Resolution JIA/CRA-2022-04)
• Consideration of $1,537,403 for Mandatory Compliance Grant Program (Resolution RA/CRA 2022-04)
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 10, 2022, for three CRA boards

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee holds public hearings and considers several items, including renewal of Aetna Recycling's permit with a modification to allow clean debris recycling, a development agreement for roadway improvements at Beach Marina, and amendments to transit-oriented development zoning. Multiple items are deferred to later meetings.

• Public hearing on Aetna Recycling renewal to allow up to 1,000 tons/day clean debris recycling at 8050 Old Kings Rd.
• Public hearing on development agreement with Windward Jacksonville Beach for roadway safety improvements and land conveyances.
• Ordinance appropriating $800,000 from disabled parking fines for accessibility improvements.
• Land exchange near Seaton Creek Preserve for public road and preserve expansion.
• Introduction of transit-oriented development zoning code updates.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The agenda for the August 2, 2022 Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting contains only procedural information—committee members and staff are listed, but no specific ordinances, rezonings, public hearings, or other substantive items are included. The meeting appears to be a procedural session with no decisions or discussions detailed.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hear a code amendment to expand the notification radius for property owners affected by zoning changes from 350 to 500 feet. They are also reviewing multiple long-pending rezoning proposals for multi-family, commercial, and residential developments across Jacksonville.

• Code amendment to increase notice distance to affected property owners from 350 to 500 ft
• FLUM amendment and rezoning at 740 Cahoon Rd & Ramona Blvd for multi-family (1st Baptist Church of Jax)
• Rezoning at 2200 Rosselle St for MECO PUD (commercial & residential uses)
• Rezoning at 0 Solomon Rd for Trails Planned Community PUD (single-family residential)
• Rezoning at 0 Duval Rd & 12963 Duval Rd for Duval Powell PUD (multi-family & commercial)

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee reviews budget amendments, including a deferred reappropriation of $94,875,967.35 and authorization of up to $85,063,552.37 in debt for capital projects. The agenda also covers 2022 property tax levies for urban services districts, a preliminary rate for downtown special assessments, and the establishment of the Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special District. These items determine funding for public works, set tax rates for Atlantic Bch, Neptune Bch, Jax Bch, and Baldwin, and create a district to maintain Deep Bottom Creek.

• Reappropriates $94,875,967.35 from certified capital projects to contingency; authorizes up to $85,063,552.37 in debt (deferred)
• Establishes charter and 5-member board for Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special District to fund creek maintenance via assessments
• Levies 2022 annual property taxes for General Services District and Urban Services Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5
• Approves $800,000 appropriation from Disabled Parking Fines Fund for accessibility improvements and awareness programs
• Approves development agreement with Windward Jacksonville Beach Owner, LLC for 2315 Beach Blvd marine complex redevelopment and roadway construction

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will consider a slate of ordinances, many of which have been deferred, and will vote on several funding approvals. Key items include a $1,607,320 appropriation for a downtown real‑estate purchase, an $800,000 allocation for accessibility improvements, and the creation of the Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special District. The committee also reviews amendments to zoning notice distances, honorary street designations, and a boating‑restricted area proposal.

• Amend zoning code to increase notice distance for affected owners from 350 ft to 500 ft (ORD‑MC)
• Establish an honorary street designation and roadway markers for Ernest Gibson (ORD re Chapt 745)
• Create the Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special District with a five‑member board (ORD re Sec 189.02)
• Approve $800,000 from the Disabled Parking Fines Special Revenue Fund for accessibility projects (ORD)
• Approve $1,607,320 from the General Fund to the Downtown Economic Development Fund for a supplemental purchase price (ORD)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider amendments to ordinances establishing a new special district for Deep Bottom Creek maintenance, increasing zoning notice distances, and authorizing a $120 million bond issuance. The committee also has appointments and deferrals on its agenda.

• Ordinance to increase zoning notice to property owners from 350 ft to 500 ft
• Establishment of Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special District with special assessments
• Land exchange of 3.2 acres for Seaton Creek Historic Preserve expansion, values up to $100,000
• Authorization of up to $120 million in special revenue bonds for capital improvements
• Confirmation of appointments to Police & Fire Pension Board and Sheriff's office positions

City Council

The City Council will hold final votes on multiple rezoning requests, including a 2.02-acre PUD amendment at 0 Gate Parkway to allow commercial uses, and a 23.46-acre residential PUD at Old Kings Road. Several other rezoning items and a road frontage waiver are also up for decision. Consent agenda items, including a personal storage facility amendment and property conveyances, have been withdrawn by committees.

• Rezoning at 0 Gate Pkwy (2.02 acres) to permit commercial uses, recommended for approval
• Rezoning at 0 West Moncrief Rd & 7775 Old Kings Rd (23.46 acres) for single-family residential PUD
• Rezoning at 2007 Kings Rd (0.28 acres) for car wash commercial PUD
• Rezoning at 0 Bertha St (3.18 acres) for single-family residential PUD
• Rezoning at 2055 Mayport Rd (0.79 acres) from CCG-2 to CCG-1

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is a preliminary agenda for the Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting. No specific items, ordinances, or public hearings are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural only.

• Preliminary agenda contains no listed items

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on multiple rezoning and land use amendment applications, including a large-scale comprehensive plan change for 497 acres on S. Parete Road, several small-scale FLUM amendments, and rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments. The committee will also consider a waiver of minimum road frontage and an ordinance to allow personal property storage facilities in downtown districts.

• Large-scale FLUM amendment at 4742 S. Parete Rd (497.52± acres) from LI in Rural Dev Area to LDR in Suburban Dev Area
• Rezoning at 740 Cahoon Rd and 0, 8146 & 8158 Ramona Blvd West for multi-family residential (First Baptist Church of Jax)
• Rezoning at 0 Gate Pkwy (2.02± acres) from PUD to PUD to permit commercial uses (Gate/Burnt Mill PUD)
• Rezoning at 0 West Moncrief Rd & 7775 Old Kings Rd (23.46± acres) from RLD-60, RLD-100A & RR-Acre to PUD for single-family residential
• Ordinance to add personal property storage facilities as a permissible use by exception in Cathedral, Central Core, Sports & Entertainment, Working Waterfront, and SouthBank districts of downtown

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee holds public hearings and votes on three new recycling facility certificates, including a large clean debris operation at 1600 Talleyrand Ave. It also considers appropriations for stormwater pump replacement and disabled accessibility improvements, plus several second-reading ordinances. Some items are deferred.

• Public hearing and vote on Independence Recycling certificate for 5,000 tons/day clean debris at 1600 Talleyrand Ave
• Public hearing and vote on Custom Concrete certificate for 910 tons/day at 1777 N. McDuff Ave
• Public hearing and vote on Sunshine Organics certificate for 200 tons/day compost at 6478 Buffalo Ave
• Consideration of $800,000 appropriation from disabled parking fines for accessibility improvements for qualified physically disabled persons
• Consideration of $900,000 transfer from Drainage System Rehab to Myrtle Ave Stormwater Pump Replacement project

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider an ordinance to reappropriate $94,875,967.35 from completed capital projects and to authorize borrowing or issuance of fixed‑rate debt up to $85,063,552.37 for Better Jax capital improvements. It will also review bond authorizations for Oak Hammock Apartments ($26,247,100) and Mandarin Trace Apartments ($22,631,400) to fund multifamily housing. Additional items include a $1,536,350 loan for the 323 E. Bay St historic building renovation and a $551,000 purchase of a 5.39‑acre parcel for a new Fire Station 76.

• Reappropriate $94,875,967.35 and authorize up to $85,063,552.37 borrowing for capital projects
• Approve revenue bonds for Oak Hammock Apartments – up to $26,247,100
• Approve revenue bonds for Mandarin Trace Apartments – up to $22,631,400
• Authorize $1,536,350 Downtown Preservation & Revitalization Program loan for 323 E. Bay St renovation
• Authorize purchase of 5.39‑acre parcel for Fire Station 76 at $551,000

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will review several ordinances, including a $1.54 million Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Program loan for rehabilitating the historic building at 323 E. Bay Street, and a $551,000 land purchase for a new Fire Station 76 site. Other items include appropriations of $500,000 for solid waste collections overtime and $477,324 for surveillance upgrades at tax collector facilities. Some items are deferred or withdrawn.

• Up to $1,536,350 in DPRP loans (partially forgivable) for rehab of 323 E. Bay St, creating 10,000+ sq ft commercial space
• Acquisition of 5.39 acres at 0 Cedar Pt Rd for $551,000 to build new Fire Station 76
• $500,000 appropriation from Solid Waste Disposal Fund for temporary labor and overtime for residential collections
• $477,324 appropriation from tax collector investment pool earnings for surveillance and badge access upgrades at tax collector facilities
• Initial certificate of public convenience and necessity for Sunshine Organics & Compost LLC composting facility at 6478 Buffalo Ave (up to 200 tons/day)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider several items including second readings, appointments, and withdrawals. A notable item is a resolution to establish the Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special District with a five-member board. Other items include a land exchange with Pecan's Envy for Seaton Creek Preserve expansion and several appointments to city boards.

• Creation of Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special District with a 5-member board, initially appointed by Council, later elected
• Land exchange: City swaps 3.2 acres (valued up to $100,000) for 6.7 acres owned by Pecan's Envy to expand Seaton Creek Historic Preserve
• Ordinance to increase zoning notice distance from 350 ft to 500 ft for affected property owners (deferred)
• Appointment of Mia Jones to the Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Board for a partial term ending 6/30/24
• Withdrawal of ordinance to convey tax-reverted parcels at 357 Birch St, 45 E. 16th St, and 4519 Springfield Blvd to Grace & Truth Community Dev Corp at no cost

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several rezoning requests and land use changes throughout Jacksonville. The agenda also includes an appropriation of federal funds to provide energy assistance to low-income seniors. Additionally, the council will consider a lease renewal for a docking facility in Ft. George Inlet.

• $172,477 grant for senior home energy assistance via ElderSource
• Rezoning at I-95 and Walgreen Road to permit a homeless center
• Rezoning at 0 Lem Turner Rd for multi-family residential use
• Lease renewal for a commercial docking facility in Ft. George Inlet
• Rezoning of 0 Zoo Parkway for light industrial uses

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will meet to discuss and take action on a proposed ordinance that would allow personal property storage facilities as a conditional use in five downtown districts. The agenda also includes several rezoning requests for residential and commercial projects, many of which have been continued from previous meetings, including a long-pending multi-family rezoning at 740 Cahoon Road. The committee will also hold public hearings on various comprehensive plan amendments and waivers of minimum road frontage requirements.

• Ordinance to allow personal property storage facilities by exception in Cathedral, Central Core, Sports & Entertainment, Working Waterfront, and SouthBank districts (2021-08214)
• Rezoning of 6.69 acres at 740 Cahoon Rd and Ramona Blvd from RR-Acre to PUD for multi-family, continued from prior meetings (2021-573)
• Rezoning of 19.09 acres at 0 Lem Turner Rd from PUD to PUD for multi-family residential (2022-020011)
• Rezoning of 23.46 acres at 0 West Moncrief Rd and 7775 Old Kings Rd from RLD-60/RLD-100A/RR-Acre to PUD for single-family (2022-015410)
• Rezoning of 7.25 acres at 1505-1802 Dennis St from IL/IH to PUD for multi-family, office, light industrial, commercial (2022-024115)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, a code amendment to allow personal property storage facilities in downtown districts, and a road frontage waiver. Many items have been continued from prior meetings and may be voted on or postponed further.

• Code amendment to add personal property storage as a permissible use by exception in Cathedral, Central Core, Sports & Entertainment, Working Waterfront, and SouthBank districts (2021-08214)
• Rezoning at 740 Cahoon Rd and Ramona Blvd West for multi-family residential PUD (2021-573, 2021-572)
• Rezoning at 4016 & 4044 Edgewood Dr from RLD-120 to IL (2022-82, 2022-83)
• Rezoning at 0 Gate Pkwy for commercial uses in a PUD (2022-195)
• Rezoning at 1505, 1720, 1802 Dennis St to PUD for mixed-use (2022-240, 2022-241)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed an update to the Downtown Investment Authority Business Investment & Development Plan, which includes transferring $1.9 million for downtown revitalization and maintenance. The committee also addressed energy assistance grants for low-income seniors and remote work provisions for economic development agreements.

• $1,900,000 transfer to Northbank CRA Trust for downtown projects and maintenance
• Update to the Downtown Investment Authority Business Investment & Development Plan
• $172,477 grant for home energy assistance via ElderSource
• Extension of remote work provisions for certain economic development agreements
• $857,148.41 transfer to McCoys Creek Blvd closure and restoration projects

Rules Committee

The agenda for the Jacksonville Rules Committee meeting on June 22, 2022, contains only meeting logistics and attendee information. No specific items for discussion or decision were included in this document.

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee reviewed an updated business development plan for the Downtown Investment Authority involving a $1.9 million budget transfer. The committee also approved an economic agreement with Allegis Group, Inc. to support up to 500 new jobs. Several other items, including property transfers and zoning changes, were deferred.

• Approved updates to the Downtown Investment Authority Business Investment & Development Plan involving a $1.9 million transfer.
• Authorized an economic agreement with Allegis Group, Inc. for up to $750,000 in targeted industry grants.
• Appropriated $274,000 for a stormwater pilot project at 9767 E. Carbondale Drive.
• Confirmed several appointments for the Sheriff's Office and Department of Public Works.
• Deferred a proposal to transfer properties on Birch St, E. 16th St, and Springfield Blvd to Grace & Truth.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee is reviewing several funding reallocations for stormwater projects and solid waste collection. The agenda also includes a grant for home energy assistance for low-income elderly residents and applications for new recycling facilities. Several items, including JTA budget amendments and park naming, were deferred.

• $172,477 grant from ElderSource to provide home energy assistance to low-income elderly households
• $857,148.41 reallocation from McCoys Creek Smith St Bridge Removal to channel improvements
• $274,000 contract with Central Pipe Rehab, LLC for a stormwater baffle box pilot project
• $900,000 reallocation for the Myrtle Ave Stormwater Pump Replacement Project
• $500,000 appropriation for residential solid waste collection labor and overtime

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is considering amendments to the Downtown Investment Authority development plan, which includes a $1,900,000 fund transfer for Northbank projects. Members are also discussing energy assistance grants for seniors and remote work provisions in economic development agreements. Several items regarding property transfers and park naming were deferred.

• Update to Downtown Investment Authority plan including a $1,900,000 fund transfer
• New notice requirements for package liquor store zoning applications
• $172,477 grant for home energy assistance for low-income seniors
• Lease renewal for a commercial docking facility in Ft. George Inlet
• Amendment to economic development agreements regarding remote work

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will consider a proposed large-scale revision to the Future Land Use Map covering 6,174 acres of Big Creek Timber property, along with a submerged lands lease renewal for a commercial docking facility and a $274,000 appropriation for a nutrient separating baffle box pilot project. They will also discuss an ordinance to establish a boating-restricted area in the Arlington River and hold discussions on the artificial reef committee, volunteer turn-in program, George Crady Bridge fishing pier closing, Huguenot Park hours, and the coal ash barge incident review committee.

• ORD transmitting large-scale FLUM revision for 6,174 acres at Phillips Hwy, J. Turner Butler Blvd, S. Hampton Ridge Blvd & Grand St (Big Creek Timber, LLC)
• ORD approving sovereignty submerged lands lease renewal for a 1-slip commercial docking facility in Ft. George Inlet
• ORD appropriating $274,000 from Environmental Protection Fund for nutrient separating baffle box pilot project by Central Pipe Rehab, LLC
• ORD-MC establishing a boating-restricted area in the Arlington River around Cesery and University Blvd bridges
• Discussion: George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier Closing

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is reviewing several items including updates to dockless mobility rules and new voting precinct boundaries. The agenda also includes the acceptance of a large donation for park playground equipment and various budget reports from local agencies.

• $425,437.96 donation for Flossie Brunson Eastside Park playground equipment
• Amendments to the Dockless Mobility Program regarding permits and fees
• Revision of voting precinct boundaries following redistricting
• Request for proposals for residential solid waste and recycling collection services
• Zoning requests for lot width and road frontage changes at 0 Pipit Ave

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and consider multiple rezoning applications, comprehensive plan amendments, and zoning code changes. Notable items include a proposal to rezone 19.09 acres at Lem Turner Road near I-295 for multi-family residential, a waiver of minimum road frontage requirements on Bedford Road, and a citywide code amendment to allow personal property storage facilities in downtown districts. Several items have been continued from previous meetings.

• Rezoning 19.09 acres at 0 Lem Turner Rd for multi-family residential (PUD)
• Waiver of minimum road frontage at 3572 Bedford Rd from 32 ft to 15.5 ft
• Ordinance to allow personal property storage facilities in downtown overlay zones
• Rezoning 23.46 acres at 0 West Moncrief Rd & 7775 Old Kings Rd for single-family PUD
• Rezoning at 1505-1802 Dennis St for mixed-use PUD (multi-family, office, light industrial, commercial)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The agenda for the June 7, 2022, Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting contains only procedural information and attendee lists. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are documented in this text.

Finance Committee

The committee reviewed several large-scale grant appropriations for housing, homelessness, and community development programs. Members also considered a land exchange with Keystone Investments, LLC to facilitate railroad expansion.

• Land exchange of 6.05 acres for 1.02 acres with Keystone Investments, LLC
• $11,143,940 appropriation for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program
• $7,068,615.71 appropriation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
• $5,530,326.64 appropriation for the Federal Home Investment Partnership (HOME) grant
• License agreement with Ben’s Place Services, Inc. for Normandy Community Center

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is reviewing ordinances regarding the allocation of $2,935,060.96 in federal grant funds for emergency rent and utility assistance. The agenda also includes items on residential waste collection procurement and property transfers for affordable housing.

• Appropriation of $2,935,060.96 for emergency rental and utility assistance
• New procurement process for residential waste and recycling services in Service Area I
• Proposed transfer of 357 Birch St, 45 E. 16th St, and 4519 Springfield Blvd to Grace & Truth Community Dev Corp
• Amendment to Council Rule 4.505 regarding disruptive behavior during meetings

Rules Committee

The provided agenda for the Jacksonville Rules Committee consists of procedural information only. No ordinances, contracts, or specific topics are listed for discussion at this meeting.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee is reviewing the reallocation of federal grant funds to provide emergency rent and utility assistance through Civitas Community Development, LLC. Members are also considering a land exchange with Keystone Investments, LLC for railroad development and updates to dockless mobility regulations. Some items regarding affordable housing and park naming were deferred.

• Reallocation of $2,935,060.96 in federal grant funds for rental and utility assistance
• Land exchange between the City and Keystone Investments, LLC involving 6.05 acres
• New RFP process for residential waste and recycling collection services
• Amendments to Dockless Mobility Program permit and fee structures
• Proposed naming of 'Seiden Park' on Heckscher Drive

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee is reviewing several funding appropriations for housing and community development. Items include large grants for the SHIP and CDBG programs and a land exchange with Keystone Investments, LLC. The committee is also considering property transfers for affordable housing development.

• $11,143,940 appropriation for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program
• Transfer of city parcels at 357 Birch St, 45 E. 16th St, and 4519 Springfield Blvd to Grace & Truth Community Dev Corp
• Land exchange with Keystone Investments, LLC involving 6.05 acres of city parkland for 1.02 acres
• $7,068,615.71 appropriation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
• Proposed $500,000 maximum appropriation for removing Confederate monuments from public spaces

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The agenda for the May 17, 2022, Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting contains only administrative information and meeting logistics. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this document.

Finance Committee

The committee is considering an $8 million appropriation from debt service savings to fund several municipal projects, including the Florida Theatre and election costs. Other items include a $2.3 million grant for a new hotel in Brooklyn and updates to the Moncrief Business Improvement Program. The meeting also includes auditor reports on recent department audits.

• $8,000,000 appropriation for projects including Jacksonville University and election costs
• $2,385,220 grant for a new Home2 Suites hotel at 600 and 616 Park St
• Expansion of Moncrief Business Improvement Program to over 200 parcels
• $310,500 transfer to the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure Removal Fund
• Up to $1,000,000 Airline Network Grant for Breeze Aviation Group at JIA

Rules Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to appropriate $8 million for various projects, including Jacksonville University Law and Florida Theatre repairs. It is also considering a $1 million grant for Breeze Airways at Jax International Airport. Several other items regarding property transfers and appointments were on the agenda.

• $8,000,000 appropriation for projects including Jacksonville University Law and Florida Theatre repairs
• Up to $1,000,000 Airline Network Grant for Breeze Airways at Jax International Airport
• Transfer of surplus parcels at 357 Birch St, 45 E. 16th St, and 4519 Springfield Blvd to Grace & Truth Community Dev Corp
• Proposed referendum on removing historic monuments and markers from city property
• Transfer of a 1979 Chevrolet Malibu valued at $15,000 to MOG Collection, LLC

Rules Committee

The provided agenda for the Rules Committee meeting on May 17, 2022, contains only procedural information and does not list any specific discussion items or decisions.

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is holding public hearings on ordinances regarding package liquor store notifications and subdivision regulations. The agenda also includes a $2.3 million economic development grant for a hotel in the Brooklyn district. Several items, including those related to Confederate monuments, were deferred.

• $2,385,220 grant for a 6-story Home2 Suites hotel at 600 Park St & 616 Park St
• $8,000,000 in bond savings to fund projects including the Florida Theatre and election costs
• Package liquor store review procedure requiring advance notice to Council Members
• Expansion of Moncrief Business Improvement Program to over 200 parcels
• $310,500 appropriation for the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure Removal Fund

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The commission will consider a $310,500 fund transfer from the Parks Department to the Neighborhoods Department for derelict vessel and floating structure removal. The agenda also includes updates on downtown zoning regulations and discussions regarding the George Crady Bridge fishing pier closure.

• $310,500 appropriation for the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure Removal Fund
• Rezoning of 38.29 acres at 13990 Webb Rd from LDR to AGR-IV
• Rezoning of 3.33 acres at 0 Luce St & 3434 Atlantic Blvd to CGC
• Ordinance to rename the 'Church' District to the 'Northcore' District
• Discussion regarding George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier closing

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several rezoning requests for commercial and industrial uses across the city. The agenda includes approving budgets for multiple special districts and a $336,000 appropriation for crime reduction. Additionally, the council will consider designating an East Bay Street building as a local landmark.

• $23,800,000 bond issuance for Lofts at San Me Marco East multifamily housing
• $336,000 appropriation to the Safety & Crime Reduction Contingency Account
• Rezoning of 0 Gate Pkwy to permit office and commercial uses
• Designation of 327-345 E. Bay St as a Local Landmark
• Approval of FY 2022-2023 budgets for several Dependent Special Districts

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and possibly vote on a code amendment to allow personal property storage facilities by exception in five downtown districts. Also up for votes are a rezoning for multi-family housing at 740 Cahoon Rd (1st Baptist Church property) and a rezoning at 0 Townsend Blvd. Several large-scale projects, including the 1,096-acre Thomas Creek mixed-use development, are continued to May 17.

• Ordinance to add personal property storage as permitted use by exception in Cathedral, Central Core, Sports & Entertainment, Working Waterfront, and SouthBank downtown districts
• Rezoning of 6.69 acres at 740 Cahoon Rd and Ramona Blvd from RR-Acre to PUD for multi-family (1st Baptist Church)
• Rezoning of 3.30 acres at 0 Townsend Blvd from CO to RMD-A (residential)
• Large-scale FLUM amendment and PUD rezoning for 1,096.57 acres at Lem Turner Rd (Thomas Creek) — continued to May 17
• Waiver of minimum road frontage from 480 ft to 360 ft at 13762-13768 Mandarin Rd

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The provided document contains only the meeting header and committee roster. No substantive items, proposals, or decisions are listed in this text.

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing budget approvals for several special districts and crime reduction funds. Items include allocating $128,160 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to programs like the Sulzbacher Center. The agenda also covers a $23.8 million bond issuance for the Lofts at San Marco East housing project.

• $23,800,000 in revenue bonds for the Lofts at San Marco East housing project
• $128,160 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for homelessness and teen driver programs
• $336,000 appropriation to the Safety & Crime Reduction Contingency Account
• $2,385,220 economic development grant for a Home2Suites hotel at 600 Park St
• $8,000,000 in bond refinancing savings for various city projects and institutions

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville Rules Committee met to consider several ordinances regarding city property, law enforcement funds, and affordable housing. While some bond issuances were approved, several items concerning monument removal and land transfers were deferred.

• Approval of up to $23,800,000 in bonds for the Lofts at San Marco East housing project
• Appropriation of $128,160 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for various programs
• Deferred request for a plan and up to $500,000 to remove Confederate monuments from public property
• Deferred ordinance to transfer parcels on Birch St, 16th St, and Springfield Blvd to Grace & Truth Community Dev Corp
• Transfer of a 1979 Chevrolet Malibu valued at $15,000 to MOG Collection, LLC

Rules Committee

The provided preliminary agenda for the Jacksonville Rules Committee meeting on May 3, 2022, contains only procedural information. No specific discussion topics, motions, or business items are listed in the document.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding fund relocations, land exchanges, and infrastructure updates. Proposed items include a $1 million airline network grant for Jax International Airport and the appropriation of $310,500 for vessel removal. The committee also discussed wireless tower registration requirements and street naming.

• $1,000,000 Airline Network Grant to support Breeze Aviation Group at JIA
• $310,500 appropriation for the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure Removal Fund
• $156,450 purchase of parcels for Duval County Medical Examiner’s Office parking
• Land exchange with Keystone Investments to expand railroad tracks and Wigmore Park
• New signage requirements for wireless communication tower contact information

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to expand the Moncrief Business Improvement Program area from 9 to over 200 parcels. Other items include funding for vessel removal and new notification rules for package liquor store rezoning applications. Several items regarding sidewalk regulations and monument removal were deferred.

• Expansion of Moncrief Business Improvement Program to over 200 parcels
• Appropriation of $310,500 for vessel removal and anchoring limitation areas
• New advance notice requirement for package liquor store rezoning applications
• Donation of $42,000 to the Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless Offender Program
• Transfer of $12,500 to the Teen Driver Challenge Program

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is reviewing several rezoning requests and land use changes. The agenda also includes approving funds for mosquito control operations and the acquisition of property for a new fire station.

• Purchase of 2.1+ acres near Lenox Ave & Lane Ave South for $354,012.12 for Fire Station 22
• Rezoning of 23.46± acres at West Moncrief Rd and Old Kings Rd to RLD-40
• $161,918.00 appropriation for Mosquito Control Division operational expenses
• $35,000.00 grant for removal of derelict vessels in public waterways
• Rezoning at 0 Canal St, 3134 Canal St & 3124 Canal St to PUD

Special Committee on Solid Waste

The Special Committee on Solid Waste will discuss current contract terms, premise dwelling costs by contract haulers, the status of the rate review process, and service area size. This is a discussion-only meeting with no scheduled votes. Public comments will be heard at the end.

• Discussion of current contract terms
• Review of premise dwelling cost by contract hauler
• Status of rate review process
• Service area size discussion
• Public comments opportunity

Personnel Committee

The Jacksonville City Council Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss changes to council staff. The agenda includes a discussion item with an action item and a public comment period.

• Discussion and possible action on council staff changes

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold continued public hearings on multiple rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment requests. The most significant item is a large-scale future land use map amendment and rezoning for a 1,096.57-acre mixed-use project at 0 and 14158 Lem Turner Rd. Other items include small-scale rezoning for multi-family housing, a downtown zoning code amendment for personal property storage facilities, and several rezoning requests for commercial and office uses.

• Large-scale FLUM amendment for 1,096.57 acres at 0 and 14158 Lem Turner Rd to change from MU/PBF to MU with new site-specific policies (Appl #L-5533-21A)
• Rezoning of 1,096.57 acres at Lem Turner Rd from PUD to PUD for mixed uses under the Thomas Creek Multi-Use PUD conceptual master plan
• Downtown zoning code amendment (Ord 2021-08216) to allow personal property storage facilities by exception in Cathedral, Central Core, Sports & Entertainment, Working Waterfront, and SouthBank districts
• Rezoning at 2200-2342 Rosselle St (4.30 acres) from CCG-1 and PUD to PUD for commercial uses (MECO Rosselle REI, LLC)
• Rezoning at 0 Gate Pkwy (1.35 acres) from PUD to PUD to permit office and commercial uses (Gate/Burnt Mill PUD)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The provided agenda for the Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting on April 19, 2022, consists only of procedural information and a list of attendees. No specific rezoning requests, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this document.

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding property transfers and fund appropriations. Items include a land donation for a wellness clinic, funding for fair housing activities, and mosquito control operations. Some items related to vessel removal funds were deferred.

• Purchase of property at Lenox Ave & Lane Ave South for $354,012.12 for Fire Station 22
• Donation of 9216 1st Ave to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc. for a wellness clinic
• Appropriation of $226,707.63 for Jacksonville Human Rights Commission fair housing activities
• Appropriation of $161,918 for Mosquito Control Division operational expenses
• Appropriation of $249,938 for wind-resistant doors at the County Port Security Disaster Warehouse

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is reviewing a proposed school tax referendum and the donation of city property at 9216 1st Ave to a non-profit. The agenda also includes funding requests for human rights activities and environmental outreach programs. One ordinance regarding updates to the City Code was deferred.

• Ordinance calling an August 23 election for a 1 mill ad valorem tax for schools
• Donation of 9216 1st Ave to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc.
• $226,707.63 appropriation for Jacksonville Human Rights Commission activities
• $36,000 appropriation for Duval Soil & Water District outreach
• $96,956 appropriation for the 15th State of the River Report

Rules Committee

The provided agenda for the Jacksonville Rules Committee meeting on April 19, 2022, contains only procedural information and attendee lists. No specific topics or decisions are documented in this text.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee is conducting public hearings on road closures and reviewing lease agreements for the Ed Ball Building and Mayport. Several items regarding vessel removal funds were deferred at the request of Council Member DeFoor. The agenda also includes appropriations for warehouse security upgrades and environmental education.

• Appropriation of $249,938 for hurricane shutters at County Port Security Warehouse
• Public hearings for closing portions of Jean Place, Bahama Ave, and Pearce St
• $35,000 grant appropriation for removing derelict vessels in public waterways
• Lease agreement for a commercial docking facility in Mayport
• Appropriation of $36,000 for natural resource education outreach

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is considering several appropriations and ordinance amendments. Items include funding for fair housing assistance and mosquito control operations. Several items regarding vessel removal and zoning were deferred.

• $354,012.12 purchase of property at Lenox Ave & Lane Ave South for Fire Station 22
• $226,707.63 appropriation for Jacksonville Human Rights Commission fair housing activities
• $161,918.00 appropriation for Mosquito Control operational expenses
• $35,000.00 appropriation from FWC for derelict vessel removal
• $36,000.00 appropriation for Duval Soil & Water District education outreach

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission is reviewing ordinances for vessel removal and environmental education funding. The meeting also includes reports on St. Johns River water quality and the Bridgeport coal ash barge incident.

• $35,000 grant from FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to remove two derelict vessels
• $36,000 appropriation for Duval Soil & Water District education outreach
• Lease of submerged lands for a 4-slip commercial docking facility in Mayport
• St. Johns River water quality and manatee status report
• Update from the Coal Ash Barge Bridgeport Incident Review Committee

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is reviewing several rezoning requests for commercial and office uses in various districts. The meeting also includes items to close or abandon portions of specific road rights-of-way. Additionally, the council will review reports from the Downtown Investment Authority and the Council Auditor Office.

• Rezoning 18.10 acres at Atlantic Blvd for commercial use
• Rezoning 1.24 acres at Bamboo Dr, San Pablo Rd, and Cocoanut Rd for office use
• Requests to waive minimum road frontage requirements at Scott Mill Rd and Beagle Ln
• Closing and abandoning portions of Lasota Ave, Camden Rd, and Jax Farms Plat rights-of-way

Special Committee on Solid Waste

The Special Committee on Solid Waste will review the history of the solid waste fee, the legislation required to alter it, and various fee options. This is an informational session with discussion and public comment; no final decisions are expected.

• Review of the history of the solid waste fee
• Discussion of legislation required to alter the fee
• Presentation of solid waste fee options
• Public comments on solid waste issues

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and meeting logistics. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this text.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee is reviewing several land use amendments and rezoning requests. These include a large-scale revision for 2,235 acres on Braddock Road and potential changes to allow personal storage facilities in downtown districts.

• Large-scale revision for 2,235 acres at Braddock Rd and surrounding areas
• Amendment to allow personal property storage facilities by exception in Downtown districts
• Rezoning of 6.69 acres at Cahoon Rd and Ramona Blvd from LDR to MDR
• Request to reduce minimum road frontage on Mandarin Rd from 480 ft to 360 ft
• Rezoning of 1,096.57 acres at Lem Turner Rd for a conceptual master plan

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is reviewing several appropriations for infrastructure and public safety. Items include funding for single-family home repairs following Hurricane Matthew and wind-resistant doors for fire stations. Some items on the agenda were deferred or withdrawn.

• $1,500,000 in disaster recovery funds for single-family home repairs following Hurricane Matthew
• $943,403 for the two-way street conversion of Adams Street and Forsyth Street
• $157,172 to install wind-resistant bay doors at five fire stations
• $847,639 for capital improvements and maintenance at Daily's Place
• $579,500 purchase of a 4.89-acre parcel at 0 103rd St for Old Middleburg Rd alignment

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is reviewing several ordinances, including a lease and build-out agreement for the Duval Street Parking Garage. Other items include property donations, grant appropriations, and updates to city rules and code. The committee also discussed appointments and brownfield designations.

• Lease of 20,660 sq ft in Duval Street Garage to Downtown Vision, Inc. with up to $2,210,000 in build-out funds
• Donation of 9216 1st Ave to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc. for a wellness clinic
• $144,000 HUD grant appropriation for Jax Human Rights Commission fair housing activities
• Direct contracting with Visit Jacksonville for marketing and tourist services
• Designation of 2861 College St and 0 College St as Brownfield Areas

Rules Committee

The provided agenda for the Jacksonville Rules Committee meeting on April 5, 2022, contains only procedural information. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are documented in the text.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee reviewed several items including a significant budget amendment for the JAA Boeing Project and land acquisitions for road improvements. A $1.2 million roadway agreement was withdrawn, and funds for vessel removal were deferred.

• $38.6 million budget increase for the JAA Boeing Project
• $579,500 land purchase at 0 103rd St for Old Middleburg Rd alignment
• Lease of Duval Street Garage space to Downtown Vision, Inc.
• Public hearing for closing Lasota Ave right-of-way
• Public hearing for closing Camden Rd right-of-way

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing several funding requests and ordinance amendments. Items include appropriations for street conversions, fire station improvements, and crime prevention grants. Several other items on the agenda were withdrawn or deferred.

• $1,500,000 in grant funds for single-family home repairs following Hurricane Matthew
• $943,403 for a two-way street conversion at Adams and Forsyth Streets
• $157,172 to install wind-resistant bay doors at five fire stations
• $460,184 in DOJ grant funding for crime control and public safety programs
• Lease agreement for the 300 East Forsyth parking lot with Churchwell Lofts

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will discuss the Bridgeport coal ash barge incident. Members will share comments and decide on a future meeting date. The agenda also includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Discussion of the Coal Ash Barge Bridgeport incident
• Commission members' comments and discussion
• Determine next meeting date
• Public comment period

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is reviewing top budget priorities for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The agenda includes several rezoning requests and road frontage waivers. The Council will also consider various grants and program expansions.

• $1,670,000 bond issuance for Ashley Square Apartments at 650 Newnan St N
• $105,000 grant for Teen Court Program mental health and drug treatment services
• Rezoning of property at 8264 Lone Star Rd for Saint Paul Methodist Church
• Expansion of the 'Door-to-Store' grocery program with JTA
• $314,417.50 appropriation from the JIA/CRA Trust Fund

Special Committee on Solid Waste

The Special Committee on Solid Waste will meet to discuss the purpose, definition, and benefits of a transfer station, along with the city's efforts to facilitate one. Public Works Director John Pappas will present, followed by an update from Waste Pro on the awarded contract. The committee will also take public comments. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2022.

• Discussion of transfer station purpose and benefits by Public Works Director John Pappas
• Update on current status of awarded contract by Steve Diebenow of Waste Pro
• Presentation on COJ's efforts to facilitate a transfer station
• Public comments period (15 minutes, if available)
• Next regular meeting set for April 7, 2022

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and a list of committee members and staff. No specific land use or zoning items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee is reviewing several rezoning applications and land use amendments. This includes a proposal to allow personal property storage in Downtown districts and discussions regarding large-scale developments near Lem Turner Road. Some items have been deferred or continued for future hearings.

• Proposed addition of personal property storage to Downtown districts
• Small-scale land use amendment at 740 Cahoon Rd
• Large-scale development review for 1,096 acres near Lem Turner Road
• Minimum road frontage waiver request for Mandarin Road properties
• Rezoning of 2,235 acres at Braddock Road (deferred)

Finance Committee

The committee reviewed a request to transfer residential waste and recycling services to Waste Management Inc. of FL. Members also discussed an ordinance to change term limits for several city offices via referendum. Several items, including a $1.2 million roadway agreement, were deferred or withdrawn.

• Approval of residential waste and recycling contract transfer to Waste Management Inc. of FL
• Proposed ordinance to change term limits for several city offices via referendum
• Deferral of a $1,200,000 agreement with FDOT for roadway improvements
• Appropriation of $105,000 in grant funds for the Teen Court program
• Deferral of an ordinance to donate 9216 1st Ave to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc.

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee reviewed several items, including a failed proposal to change term limits for city officials via referendum. The committee also addressed redistricting plans and a waste collection contract transfer. Additionally, an agreement was approved to reduce nuisance liens on Phoenix Avenue in exchange for property improvements.

• Ordinance to change official term limits failed to pass the committee
• Amendment to approve waste collection contract transfer to Waste Management Inc. of FL
• Agreement to reduce nuisance liens at 2111 Phoenix Ave based on property improvements
• Redistricting ordinance for City Council and School Board districts

Rules Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and meeting logistics. No specific ordinances, contracts, or discussions were documented in the text.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee approved transferring residential waste and recycling services to Waste Management Inc. of FL. A $1.2 million agreement with FDOT for roadway improvements was deferred at the request of the administration. An amendment regarding two-term limits for city officials also failed during the meeting.

• Approved transfer of residential waste and recycling services to Waste Management Inc. of FL
• Deferred $1,200,000 agreement with FDOT for roadway improvements
• Failed amendment regarding two-term limits for city officials
• Proposed $3 million study for a sandbar in the St. Johns River
• Proposed establishment of the Normandy Community Development District

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposal to change term limits for several city offices through an August 2022 referendum. The agenda also includes requests to align local gas tax collection with state-level suspensions. Several other items, including roadway improvements and teen court funding, have been deferred.

• Proposal to limit City Council, Mayor, and Sheriff to two total terms via August 2022 referendum
• Request for the State to allow local governments to suspend local option gas tax collection
• $1,200,000 agreement with FDOT for roadway improvements (deferred)
• Transfer of residential waste and recycling contract to Waste Management Inc. of FL
• Settlement of nuisance liens for 2111 Phoenix Ave totaling $4,771.39

Special Committee on the Opioid Epidemic, Vaping & Mental Health Resources

The Special Committee on the Opioid Epidemic, Vaping & Mental Health Resources meets to receive presentations and reports including Florida Poison Control, harm reduction subcommittee, mental health awareness campaign, Project Save Lives update, overdose trends and Narcan grant, opioid lawsuit update, data collections, and reports from the Sheriff's Office and State Attorney's Office. Public comments will be taken if time permits. No final votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Report on overdose trends and Narcan grant
• Update on opioid lawsuit
• Mental health awareness campaign update
• Report from Sheriff's Office on opioid-related enforcement
• Mental Health Offender Program report

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission is reviewing a status report on St. Johns River water quality and manatees. The agenda also includes discussion regarding rezoning properties on Edgewood Drive and an update from the Sandbar Sub-Committee.

• St. Johns River Status Report on Water Quality and Manatees
• Rezoning 4016 & 4044 Edgewood Dr from LDR to LI
• Relocation of the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure Removal Fund
• $310,500 appropriation from Parks Dept to Neighborhoods Dept
• Sandbar Sub-Committee update

City Council

The City Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the redistricting of City Council and School Board districts. The agenda also includes proposals for landmark designations and funding for nuisance abatement services. Additionally, several appointments and commendations are up for consideration.

• Public hearing on redistricting City Council and School Board districts
• $1,300,000 appropriation for city-wide nuisance abatement and tree removal
• Designating the Gulf Life Building at 604 N. Hogan St as a local landmark
• Rezoning of property at 0 Soutel Dr to RLD-6
• $1,092,955.27 appropriation to return excess insurance funds to city authorities

Special Committee on Solid Waste

The Special Committee on Solid Waste will hear a presentation on the top 5-10 issues with recycling from Republic Services, followed by a recommendation on glass recycling from the Administration. The committee will also consider a marketing plan for public education and a unified system presentation from Public Works. Public comments will be taken.

• Presentation on top 5-10 recycling issues by Republic Services' Bill Brinkley
• Recommendation on recycling of glass from Administration (Brian Hughes)
• Marketing plan for public education from Administration (Brian Hughes)
• Unified system presentation by Public Works Director John Pappas
• Public comments (15 minutes)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The provided agenda for the March 1, 2022, Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific rezoning requests, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this document.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The committee is conducting public hearings for rezoning requests at 13301 Beach Blvd and 0 Harts Rd. The agenda also includes an ordinance to allow personal property storage facilities in several downtown districts. Some items, including a request for 5902 Seaboard Ave, were deferred or continued.

• Rezoning at 13301 Beach Blvd from LDR to RPI (Eastside Community Church Inc.)
• Ordinance to allow personal property storage facilities in Downtown districts
• Rezoning at 0 Harts Rd from CCG-1 to PUD (CLDG Land V, LLC)
• Road frontage reduction on Mandarin Rd from 480 ft to 360 ft
• Rezoning at 740 Cahoon Rd from LDR to MDR (1st Baptist Church of Jax)

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee met on March 1, 2022, to review various city ordinances and resolutions. Most agenda items, such as gas tax waivers and a $1,200,000 FDOT agreement, were deferred at the request of committee members or administration.

• Deferral of ordinance to donate 9216 1st Ave to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc.
• Deferral of $1,200,000 agreement with FDOT for roadway improvements
• Deferral of residential waste and recycling contract transfer to Waste Management Inc. of FL
• Substitute presented for Mental Health Offender Program funding

Rules Committee

The committee held a public hearing regarding the redistricting of City Council and School Board districts based on 2020 Census data. Members also reviewed a substitute ordinance for Mental Health Offender Program funding. Several other items, including waste service contracts and property transfers, were deferred.

• Public hearing on redistricting City Council and School Board districts
• Approved $152,500 appropriation for the Mental Health Offender Program
• Proposed donation of 9216 1st Ave to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc. (deferred)
• Proposed transfer of residential waste contract to Waste Management Inc. of FL (deferred)
• Proposed $156,290 for building improvements at Historic Stanton School

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee reviewed several items, including proposals regarding local gas tax collection and roadway improvements. The committee deferred multiple items, including a $1,200,000 agreement with FDOT.

• $1,200,000 agreement with FDOT for roadway improvements (Deferred)
• Transfer of residential waste collection contract to Waste Management Inc. of FL (Deferred)
• $1,300,000 appropriation for nuisance abatement and property maintenance
• Ordinance to change term limits for city officials via referendum
• $33,500,000 bond refinancing for Metropolitan Parking Solutions garages

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee reviewed a substitute appropriation for the Mental Health Offeler Program alongside several other proposals. Most items on the agenda, including roadway improvements and waste contract transfers, were deferred at the request of members or administration.

• $152,500 substitute appropriation for the Mental Health Offender Program
• $1,200,000 agreement with FDOT for roadway improvements (deferred)
• Transfer of residential waste and recycling contract to Waste Management Inc. of FL (deferred)
• Relocation of the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure Removal Fund (deferred)

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear member comments, and decide on the date of the next meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Commission members comments and discussion
• Discussion of next meeting date
• Public comment period

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is reviewing several land use and rezoning applications for residential and commercial uses. The agenda also includes a proposal to reduce certain park fees for military members and veterans. Additionally, the council will consider an appropriation of $421,685 for tree removal in Pinehurst Cemetery.

• Rezoning 9.58 acres at 0 Stratton Rd for single-family residential use
• Rezoning 4.35 acres at 0 Mayport Rd & 0 Pioneer Dr for commercial use
• Ordinance to reduce certain park fees for military members and veterans
• Appropriation of $421,685 for tree removal in Pinehurst Cemetery
• Confirmation of Raymond Pringle to the Duval County Election Advisory Panel

Special Committee on Solid Waste

The Special Committee on Solid Waste will meet to discuss recycling program finances, efficiency improvements, and cost-saving opportunities. Members will also review which items are eligible for recycling and consider potential removals. The meeting consists of presentations and discussion; no votes or decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of recycling revenue and expenses
• Recommendations to improve recycling efficiency
• Recommendations for cost savings in solid waste
• Review of eligible recyclable items and potential eliminations
• Public comments period (15 minutes)

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville Rules Committee is meeting to discuss redistricting. The agenda contains only a procedural discussion item, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings listed.

• Meeting discussion on redistricting at William M. Raines High School

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee is conducting public hearings for several land use changes. These include rezoning requests for properties on Beach Blvd, Harts Rd, and Seaboard Ave. Some items are being continued or deferred at the request of applicants.

• Proposed creation of the Cedar Point-Sawpit Zoning Overlay within the zoning code.
• Rezoning 6.69 acres at 740 Cahoon Rd from LDR to MDR for 1st Baptist Church of Jax.
• Request to reduce minimum road frontage on Mandarin Rd from 480 feet to 360 feet.
• Proposed addition of personal property storage facilities as a permissible use in the Downtown Overlay Zone.
• Rezoning 11.36 acres at 0 Harts Rd from CGC-1 to PUD for multi-family residential uses.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The provided document contains only the header and attendee list for the Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting. No specific motions, rezonings, or ordinances are documented in this text.

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee met to review budget priorities and various city ordinances. The committee approved a $15 million fund for general employee wage increases and established reduced park fees for military members and veterans. Several other items, including roadway improvements and property donations, were deferred or withdrawn.

• Approved $15,254,044 to fund a 3% general wage increase and union raises
• Established reduced park admission fees for military members and veterans
• Approved $421,685 for tree removal in Pinehurst Cemetery
• Amended the Jacksonville Skeet & Trap Club license agreement through 2061
• Processed a contract transfer for waste services to Waste Management Inc. of FL

Rules Committee

The committee reviewed the redistribution of City Council and School Board districts following the 2020 Census. Members also considered property transfers for community use and various board appointments. Several items, including redistricting and gas tax waivers, were deferred for further review or public hearings.

• Transfer of 714 Jessie St to In the Word International, Inc at no cost
• $200,000 grant for USA Big Mountain Paper Inc manufacturing facility
• Proposed redistricting of City Council and School Board districts
• Waste Management Inc contract transfer and service assumption
• Transfer of 9216 1st Ave to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc (deferred)

Rules Committee

The agenda for the February 15, 2022, Rules Committee meeting contains only procedural information and attendee lists. No specific items for decision or discussion are provided in this document.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding property transfers and fund appropriations. Proposed items include funding for nuisance abatement and tree removal in Pinehurst Cemetery. Several items related to gas taxes and roadway improvements were deferred.

• $1,300,000 appropriation for nuisance abatement services to remove property code violations
• Transfer of 714 Jessie St parcel to In the Word International, Inc. at no cost
• $421,685 appropriation for tree removal in Pinehurst Cemetery
• $1,092,955.27 transfer of self-insurance funds to Water Sewer and Jax Aviation Authorities
• $1,200,000 payment to FDOT for roadway improvements (deferred)

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee reviewed a $15,254,044 transfer to fund general employee wage increases and discussed reducing park admission fees for military members and veterans. Other items included the conveyance of 714 Jessie St to In the Word International, Inc. at no cost. Several other ordinances regarding zoning and roadway improvements were withdrawn or deferred.

• $15,254,044 transfer for general employee wage increases
• Reduced park admission fees for military members and veterans
• Conveyance of 714 Jessie St to In the Word International, Inc. at no cost
• $421,685 appropriation for tree removal in Pinehurst Cemetery
• Amended license agreement with Jax Skeet & Trap Club, Inc.

Rules Committee

This meeting of the Jacksonville Rules Committee is solely dedicated to discussing redistricting. No specific proposals or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of redistricting

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The commission will review status reports on ADA waterways and St. Johns River water quality and manatees. The agenda includes discussion of ordinances regarding the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure Removal Fund. A presentation is also scheduled regarding a sanitary sewer overflow at Pottsburg Creek.

• St. Johns River status report on water quality and manatees
• Proposed relocation of the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure Removal Fund
• Proposed $310,500 appropriation to the Neighborhoods Department
• Presentation on Pottsburg Creek sanitary sewer overflow
• Assignment of a sub-committee for St. John's River protection

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is reviewing several quasi-judicial ordinances regarding land use and rezoning. The agenda includes proposals for residential developments, such as townhomes on Newton Road, and updates to city codes regarding intersection visibility.

• Rezoning at 0 Newton Rd to permit 172 townhomes and recreational uses
• Rezoning at 0 Broward Rd for single-family residential uses
• Rezoning at 5335 Gate Pkwy for medical and professional office uses
• Amendments to the Zoning Code and Traffic Code regarding intersection visibility
• Façade Renovation Matching Grant Program Bi-Annual Report

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville Rules Committee will hold a meeting, primarily discussing redistricting. The agenda contains no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings, only an 'Agenda Discussion' item.

• Discussion of redistricting boundaries

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The meeting notice for February 1, 2022 includes only the header and location; no specific ordinances, rezonings, or public hearings are listed. The agenda appears to be procedural only, with no actionable items for discussion or decision.

• No specific items listed on the agenda

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing and potentially vote on a rezoning at 0 Newton Road to permit 172 townhomes and recreational uses, plus continued hearings on several other rezonings and comprehensive plan amendments. Most items have been carried over from previous meetings.

• Rezoning at 0 Newton Rd (19.35 acres) to allow 172 townhomes and recreational uses as Westgate PUD
• Rezoning at 0 Broward Rd (113.47 acres) from RLD-90 & RMD-A to PUD for single-family residential uses
• Creation of Cedar Point-Sawpit Zoning Overlay (Ordinance 2021-05342)
• FLUM amendment at 0, 7729-7761 Rampart Rd & adjacent Collins Rd (27.82 acres) from LDR to mix of MDR and CGC
• Rezoning at 13301 Beach Blvd (15.01 acres) from PUD to PUD for multi-family and church uses

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several funding requests and ordinance amendments. Items include a grant for a grocery store on Florida Avenue and funding for crisis intervention teams. Some items regarding property donations and gas tax waivers were deferred.

• Grant of up to $650,000 to Lift Jax, Inc. for a grocery store at 1478 FL Ave
• Appropriation of $249,794 for the Community Policing Development Crisis Intervention Team Program
• $30,000 appropriation from FWC to remove derelict vessels in public waterways
• Amendments to Public Service Grant Council quorum and funding requirements
• $25,000 appropriation for irrigation on Water St medians

Rules Committee

The committee is reviewing amendments to Public Service Grant Council funding and quorum requirements. Most other agenda items, including redistricting plans and alcohol-related zoning changes, have been deferred.

• Amendment to increase Public Service Grant Council aspirational funding to $7 million
• Proposed zoning changes for micro-breweries and alcohol-related use definitions
• Deferral of City Council and School Board redistricting plans
• $249,794 DOJ grant for the Community Policing Development Crisis Intervention Team Program
• $600,210.98 grant for the Full-Service Grocery Store Improvement Program

Rules Committee

The February 1, 2022 meeting of the Jacksonville Rules Committee consists of a placeholder for agenda discussion. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed in this document.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is considering several ordinances and appropriations. Items include roadway improvements, vessel removal funding, and zoning code amendments regarding visibility. Several items, including gas tax waivers and waste management contracts, were deferred.

• $1,200,000 agreement with FDOT for roadway improvements
• $421,685 appropriation for tree removal in Pinehurst Cemetery
• $30,000 grant for removing derelict vessels from public waterways
• Transfer of 714 Jessie St to International, Inc. for community service outreach
• Zoning code amendments regarding sight triangle visibility measurements

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee reviewed a $249,794 federal grant for community policing crisis intervention teams. Several items, including zoning amendments for alcohol uses and property transfers, were deferred during the meeting. The agenda also addressed public service grant procedures and waterway funding.

• $249,794 DOJ grant for Community Policing Development Crisis Intervention Team Program
• Zoning code amendments regarding micro-breweries and alcohol-related uses (deferred)
• $30,000 FL Fish & Wildlife grant to remove derelict vessels in public waterways
• $90,000 transfer from FIND Contingency to a Special Council Reserve for JAX Waterways
• Amendments to Public Service Grant Council quorum and funding carryover rules

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville Rules Committee will meet on January 27, 2022. The agenda lists a discussion of redistricting related to Ed White High School. No other specific items are detailed in the agenda.

• Redistricting for Ed White High School

Special Committee on Parks & Quality Life

The Special Committee on Parks and Quality Life will hear a presentation from GIA Consultants on the Downtown Parks Master Plan and consider a resolution supporting a holistic approach to Jacksonville downtown riverfront development. The committee will also discuss future meeting dates and take public comments.

• GIA Consultants presentation on Downtown Parks Master Plan
• Resolution 2021-566 recognizing and supporting holistic downtown riverfront development
• Council member comments and discussion
• Discussion of next meeting date in February
• Public comments

City Council

The Council is conducting public hearings for several rezoning requests, including a 29-acre project at Gate Ln. The agenda also includes a legal settlement involving architectural and engineering firms.

• Proposed Cedar Point-Sawpit Zoning Overlay
• Rezoning of 29.39 acres at Gate Ln to permit single-family residential use
• Settlement of potential claims between the City and VRL Architects, Inc. and others
• Honorary street designation for Lt Mario J. Moya
• Rezoning of 8.65 acres at Lake Shore Blvd from RLD-60 to RMD-A

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission is meeting for a routine agenda including approval of minutes, member comments, and setting the next meeting date. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of next meeting date
• Public comment period

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee holds continued public hearings on multiple rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment proposals. Most items have been carried over from previous meetings, including a large rezoning at 0 Broward Road for a planned unit development. Several items are deferred to later dates, and the committee will also consider a zoning overlay for the Cedar Point-Sawpit area.

• Rezoning at 0 Broward Road (113.47 acres) from RLD-90 & RMD-A to PUD for single-family residential (continued hearing)
• Creation of Cedar Point-Sawpit Zoning Overlay by amending Chapter 656 (Ordinance 2021-05342, continued hearing)
• Small-scale FLUM amendment and rezoning at 740 Cahoon Rd & Ramona Blvd West (6.69 acres) for First Baptist Church of Jax (continued hearing)
• Rezoning at 13301 Beach Blvd (15.01 acres) for Eastside Community Church to permit multi-family residential and church uses (continued hearing)
• Rezoning at 0 Harts Road (11.36 acres) from CCG-1 & PUD to PUD for multi-family residential (continued hearing)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The provided document contains only the meeting logistics and committee personnel for the January 19, 2022, Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting. No substantive agenda items or proposed actions are included in the text.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider the creation of a new special district for the Baymeadows area, which would authorize non-ad valorem assessments for local properties. The agenda also includes several funding appropriations and property donation requests.

• Establishment of the Baymeadows Community Improvement District (BCID)
• Appropriation of $1,952,892.05 from the Foreclosure Registry for various programs
• Donation of 9216 1st Ave to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc.
• $1,300,000 transfer to the Fishweir Creek Ecosystem Project
• $750,000 settlement to fund the ACPS facility HVAC system

Rules Committee

The committee is reviewing finance amendments for the Baymeadow Community Improvement District (BCID). Several other items, including zoning changes for alcohol-related uses and property conveyances, have been deferred at the request of council members.

• Finance amendments for the Baymeadow Community Improvement District (BCID)
• Deferral of zoning code amendments regarding alcohol-related uses
• Deferral of ordinance to convey 714 Jessie St to In the Word International, Inc.
• Deferral of ordinance to convey 9216 1st Ave to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc.
• Deferral of resolution for Downtown Riverfront Development

Rules Committee

The provided agenda for the January 19, 2022, Jacksonville Rules Committee meeting contains only a placeholder for 'Agenda Discussion.' No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are detailed in the document.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is considering several funding appropriations and roadway agreements. The agenda includes grants for creek restoration and vessel removal, as well as an honorary street designation. Some items regarding zoning and gas tax collection were deferred.

• $4,300,000 grant from NFWF for McCoy’s Creek Restoration Project
• $1,300,000 transfer to the Bit Fishweir Creek – Ecosystem Project
• Honorary street designation on Ricky Dr for Lt Mario J. Moya
• $1,200,000 agreement with FDOT for roadway improvements
• $30,000 grant for removing derelict vessels in public waterways

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will discuss the establishment of the Baymeadows Community Improvement District and a $1,952,892.05 appropriation from the Foreclosure Registry. Agenda items also include updates on COVID-19, multifamily housing bonds, and changes to public service grant rules. Certain zoning amendments and property conveyance requests were deferred.

• Establishment of the Baymeadows Community Improvement District (BCID)
• $1,952,892.05 appropriation from the Foreclosure Registry
• Zoning amendments for alcohol-related uses and micro-breweries
• Changes to Public Service Grant Council quorum and funding rules
• Veterans’ Suicide Prevention interlocal agreement

Special Committee on the Opioid Epidemic, Vaping & Mental Health Resources

This special committee will receive reports on harm reduction, a mental health awareness campaign, Project Save Lives, overdose trends and the Narcan grant, the opioid lawsuit, data collection, the Sheriff's Office, the State Attorney's Office, and a mental health offender program. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Harm Reduction Subcommittee Report
• Update on Project Save Lives
• Report on Overdose Trends/Narcan Grant
• Update on Opioid Lawsuit
• Mental Health Offender Program

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The commission is reviewing several funding proposals for waterway projects and maintenance. These include grants for creek restoration, ecosystem projects, and vessel removal. The meeting also includes a status report on St. Johns River water quality and manatees.

• $4,300,000 grant from NFWF for McCoy’s Creek Restoration Proj
• $1,300,000 transfer for the Big Fishweir Creek Ecosystem Proj
• $25,000 for irrigation installation on Water St medians
• $30,000 grant for removing two derelict vessels in public waterways
• $90,000 transfer to a Special Council Reserve for Jacksonville waterways

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is reviewing several rezoning requests and grant appropriations. These include significant federal funding for crime control and local programs for animal services and vessel removal. The agenda also includes appointments to the Council on Elder Affairs.

• $376,846 DOJ grant for crime control and public safety in Duval County
• $415,744 DOJ grant for crime control and public safety in Duval County
• Rezoning of 0 & 8084 Normandy Blvd to CCG-1
• $25,000 grant from FL Animal Friend, Inc. for spay and neuter services
• Lease agreement with the U.S. Navy for Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park

Special Committee on Downtown Development

The meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed. The committee is scheduled to discuss general agenda topics.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee held public hearings and made decisions on several rezoning requests and a new zoning overlay district. It approved a rezoning at 0 & 8084 Normandy Blvd (2.58 acres) by a 5-0 vote, and continued public hearings on major items such as the 113-acre Broward Road rezoning and the proposed Cedar Point-Sawpit Zoning Overlay to future meetings.

• ORD-Q Rezoning at 0 & 8084 Normandy Blvd from CCG-2 & PBF-2 to CCG-1 – approved 5-0
• ORD-Q Rezoning at 0 Broward Rd (113.47 acres) from RLD-90 & RMD-A to PUD for single-family residential – public hearing continued
• ORD-MC Creating new Cedar Point-Sawpit Zoning Overlay within Chapt 656 (Zoning Code) – public hearing continued
• ORD-Q Rezoning at 0 Newton Rd (19.35 acres) from PUD to PUD to permit 172 townhomes and recreational uses – public hearing continued
• ORD-Q Waiver of minimum road frontage at 13762-13768 Mandarin Rd reducing from 480 ft to 360 ft in RLD-120 – public hearing continued

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The provided agenda contains only meeting logistics and attendee information. No substantive items such as rezoning requests or contracts are listed for discussion.

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is reviewing an amendment to a Veterans’ Suicide Prevention interlocal agreement. The agenda also includes items previously approved, such as $500,000 for a fitness center, and several deferred items.

• Amendment to an interlocal agreement regarding Veterans’ Suicide Prevention
• $500,000 appropriation for the Edward Waters University Community Wellness & Fitness Center
• 25-year lease of Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park from the U.S. Navy
• Non-ad valorem assessment for utility improvements near S. End River Rd and NW End River Oaks Rd

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee reviewed appointments to the Council on Elder Affairs and a $500,000 appropriation for an Edward Waters University fitness center. Several items, including zoning amendments for alcohol uses and the creation of a new community improvement district, were deferred.

• $500,000 appropriation for Edward Waters University fitness center
• Appointment of Reuben Stephens to the Council on Elder Affairs
• Appointment of Anne Waldron to the Council on Elder Affairs
• Zoning code amendments regarding alcohol uses (deferred)
• Establishment of Baymeadows Community Improvement District (deferred)

Rules Committee

The agenda for this Rules Committee meeting contains only procedural information. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed for discussion.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding environmental funding and traffic regulations. Items include a $1.3 million transfer for the Bit Fishweir Creek project and updates to parking enforcement rules.

• $4,300,000 grant from NFWF for McCoy’s Creek Restoration Project
• $1,300,000 transfer to the Bit Fishweir Creek – Ecosystem Project
• Proposed $250 fine for obstructing disabled parking spaces or curb cuts
• Utility installation assessments for S. End River Rd and NW End River Oaks Rd
• $15,000 grant for removing a derelict vessel in a public waterway

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing ordinances regarding zoning definitions for alcohol-related uses and micro-breweries. The agenda also includes grant appropriations for crime prevention, animal services, and vessel removal. Several items, including the Baymeadows Community Improvement District, have been deferred.

• Zoning amendments for alcohol-related uses (deferred)
• $250 fines for obstructing disabled parking spaces or curb cuts
• $415,744 DOJ grant for crime control and prevention
• $376,846 DOJ grant for crime control and prevention
• $25,000 grant for spay and neuter services