JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE  MEETING

 

November 18, 2013

   4:00 p.m.

 

City Council Conference Room A

Suite 425, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

Attendance:   Council Members Kimberly Daniels (Chair), Reggie Brown, Ray Holt, Johnny Gaffney; Council Member Doyle Carter was excused;  Council Member Lori Boyer was in attendance; Sean Costigan, Council Auditor’s Office; Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston; Margo Klosterman, Administration; Paula Shoup, Legislative Services; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The meeting was convened at 4:14 P.M.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2013-493

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 656, Part 13 (Sign Regs), Ord Code; Amend Secs 656.1301 (Gen Provisions), 656.1302 (Definitions) to add new Definition for Replacemt of Off-Site Commercial Signs (OSCS), 656.1303 (Zoning Limitations on Signs) to allow Maint & Repair of OSCS Existing on 1/1/14, 656.1309 (Unlawful Sign Messages) for Exemption for Replacemt OSCS; Create New Sec 656.1322 (Replacement OSCS) to allow Replacemt Signs in certain Zoning Dists when Existing OSCS Inventory is Further Reduced; Repeal Sec 656.719 (Nonconforming Signs) in its Entirety; Amend Article 23, City Charter, to Halt Proliferation of OSCS by Capping Existing Inventory of said Billboards & only Permitting Replacemt when Existing Inventory is Further Reduced & to Promote Public Safety & Aesthetics by allowing Repair & Maint of Existing Off-Site Commercial Billboards; Repeal Secs 320.410 (Expiration of Sign Permits), 320.412 (Renewal of Sign Permits for Off-Site Signs) & 320.414 (Nonconforming Signs); Amend Sec 614.142 (Unlawful Sign Messages), Chapt 614 (Public Order & Safety). (Sanders) (Introduced by CM Clark) (Urban CPAC, NW CPAC, North CPAC, SE CPAC & GA/B CPAC req Deny)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123 - 8/20/13, 10/1/13, 10/15/13, 11/5/13, 12/3/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13 & 8/27/13, 10/8/13, 10/22/13, 11/12/13, 12/10/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,LUZ

 

    8/5/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/5/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Addnl 8/27/13/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, PHS, LUZ

 

    8/27/2013 CO PH Contd 10/8/13

 

   10/8/2013 CO PH Contd 10/22/13

 

   10/22/2013 CO PH Contd 11/12/13

 

   11/12/2013 CO PH Contd 12/10/13

 

 

 

Bill Summary                  R: Sub/Rerefer

 

SUBSTITUTE/REREFER 4-0

 

 

 

 

2.  2013-676

ORD-MC Amending Chapt 368 (Noise Control), to create New Sec 368.109, Adopting Interim Rules for Admin of Special Events over 500 people at Metropolitan Park; Apv Modified License Agreemt for Special Events at Metropolitan Park; Provide for Sunsetting of said Interim Rules & License Agreemt on 9/30/14. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Lee, Boyer, Gaffney, Gulliford, & Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13, 10/22/13, 11/12/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,RCD

 

    9/30/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/30/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/1/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/8/2013 CO PH Contd 10/22/13 / Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, RCD

 

    10/14/2013 R Amend/Approve 5-0

 

    10/15/2013 RCD Amend/Approve 6-0

 

    10/22/2013 CO PH Contd 11/12/13

 

   11/12/2013 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0 (Multiple Amendments)

 

Amendments included the deletion of the octave band requirements; provision for a broadband decibel level of 105 during a permanent event; limiting the costs for EQD monitoring staff to no more than $1,000.00 per day; deleting the reference to the City’s capacity to “pull the plug” and replacing it with a 3-year suspension for the 6th violation of the sound level provision; modified the notice of violation procedure to require that the promoter has a compliance contact at the soundboard to receive any notice of violations.

 

Committee Members wanted promoters of future concert events to know that they had assurances that there would be waivers in place.

 

At the meeting’s outset, the Chair indicated that she had the discretion to defer the measure, but was prepared to move forward if all concerns were addressed and questions answered.

 

The Committee Members asked Steve Pace to explain the equipment used to measure noise levels.  It was decided that in selecting a mechanism to establish a noise level, the City would not be required to provide the equipment.

 

Stating that he was looking for fairness, Mr. Mike Yocane  explained  his positions on the numerous issues raised in the discussion.  He cautioned that it was not possible to always control sound engineers at concerts.

 

At the suggestion of the Committee Chair, Council Member Dr. Johnny Gaffney indicated that he would be calling a noticed meeting in an effort to enable all interested parties to resolve issues and “pull loose-ends together.”

 

Repeatedly, the Committee Members reiterated the need to vote this item out of Committee so as not to discourage future concert deals.

 

 

3.  2013-683

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 32 (Public Works Dept), to Remove Landscape Maint & Mowing from the Right of Way Div & Create a new Part 8 (Mowing & Maint Div) to Consolidate Responsibility for said Activities within 1 Division; Provide for Transition. (Laquidara) (Introduced by CM Lee & Co-sponsored by CP Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/22/13, 11/12/13

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,PHS,F,RCD

 

    10/14/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/14/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/14/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/15/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/15/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO PH Contd 11/12/13 / Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, PHS, F, RCD

 

    11/12/2013 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary               R: Sub/Rerefer               TEU: Sub/Rerefer

 

SUBSTITUTE/REREFER 4-0

 

 

4.  2013-690

ORD Renaming Commerce St from Rogero Rd to Westdale Dr to "Lions Club Way"; Waive Sec 745.105(g), Ord Code, re Requiremt to rename Entire Length of the Street. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Gaffney)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 745.105(h), Ord Code - 11/4/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/22/13

 

1. 10/8/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,PHS

 

    10/14/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/14/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/14/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, PHS

 

 

Bill Summary                R: W/D               TEU: W/D

 

WITHDRAW 4-0

 

 

5.  2013-695

ORD-MC Amend Chapter 191 (Special Events & Entertainment Dist), Var Sections, re Permits, Responsibilities for Event & Public Safety & Emerg Requiremts, & Insurance Requiremts; Amend Chapt 250 (Misc Business Regs), Part 10 (Spec Events Vendors), to clarify Spec Events Vendors, and their Insurance Requiremts. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/13

 

1. 10/22/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,F

 

    11/4/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/4/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/5/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

6.  2013-699

ORD re Chapt 118 (City Grants), Sec 118.805 (Eligibility Qualifications for Public Svc Grants), Ord Code, Establishing the 2013-2014 Priority Populations for Public Svc Grant Appropriations. (Rowland) (Introduced by Council President pursuant to Sec 118.805, Ord Code)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/12/13

 

1. 10/22/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

    11/4/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/5/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-0 (Amend FY15 PSG appl. & attach to bill, attach letter from PSG chair, correct FY to 2014-2015)

 

 

7.  2013-715

ORD Approp $299,991.73 Grant from Dept of Justice for Addnl Residential Treatment Slots & Expand 4th Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Court to provide Intensive Mental Health Treatment Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015; Auth Execution of the Programs Grant Award & Spec Conditions Documents; Request 1 Cycle Emerg Apv. (BT 14-006) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/26/13

 

1. 11/12/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               R: Emerg/Sub/App

 

EMERGENCY/SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

8.  2013-716

ORD Approp $103,500 from Handicapped Parking Fines & Forfeits Trust Fund to the Military Affairs, Vets & Disabled Svcs Dept to improve Accessibility, Awareness & Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities & for Svcs, Emerg Assistance, Dept of Justice Obligations & Sponsorship of var Community Activities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015; Require Report to Council Auditors. (BT 14-008) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/26/13

 

1. 11/12/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,F

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               R: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2nd & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:59 P.M.

 

 

 

John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729

 

 

11.20.13

Posted: 2:00 P.M.