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PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday,
October 4, 2016 9:00 A.M. |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
Hall |
Carol
Owens, Interim Chief of Legislative Services |
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Sam Newby, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Philip Zamarron |
Bill
Gulliford, Vice Chair |
Attorney: Paige Johnston |
Aaron
Bowman |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Kyle Billy |
Anna
Lopez Brosche |
Research
Assistant: Yvonne Mitchell |
Katrina
Brown – excused |
Research
Asistant: John Jackson |
Tommy
Hazouri |
Administration:
Jordan Elsbury |
Joyce
Morgan |
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Meeting Convened 9:00 A.M. Meeting Adjourned 9:49 A.M.
The Committee shall
consider matters relating to the Department of Health; public health,
international travel, wellness; mental health; addiction; human services;
homelessness; public assistance; Public Service Grants, public safety; safety
hazards and dangerous infrastructure; motor vehicle inspections; collections;
crime and crime prevention; victim
services; Jacksonville Journey;
Sheriff's Office; police-community relations; Fire and Rescue Department;
emergency preparedness and civil defenses; military bases; personnel and
affairs; base realignment and closure (BRAC) issues; and all related subjects.
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1.
2016-359 |
ORD Amend Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Creating New Sec
122.110 (Skateboarding on Public Propty), to Prohibit Skateboarding on City
Sidewalks in Certain Areas, Public Parking Garages & Public Access Ramps
& Certain other Public Propty; Recognizing Exercise of County Powers.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 5/24/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,RCDPHS,R |
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6/6/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/7/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer; 6/7/2016 PHS Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/14/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R,
RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16) |
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Bill
Summary TEU DEFER |
2.
2016-536 |
RESO Opposing Recent Changes to Fla's Surface Water
Quality Standards by the Fla Environmental Regulation Comm & urging the
Governor to Reconsider the Comm's Recommendations prior to the
Recommendations being sent to the EPA for Final Review & Approval &
Urging the EPA to provide more appropriate Public Comment Period for the
Proposed Changes & thorough Evaluation of Same. (Johnston) (Introduced by
CM Love) |
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1. 8/9/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,R, JWC |
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8/10/2016 JWW
Approve 5-5 (Failed) |
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8/15/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/16/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/23/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R,
PHS; 8/23/2016 CO REFERRED; PHS |
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Bill
Summary TEU: SUB/APPROVE 5-0 There was a lengthy discussion of this item. Council Member Jim Love, sponsor of the resolution,
explained the purpose of the resolution. He felt it imperative that the Jacksonville area be given
an opportunity for its input into the changes in our surface water
standards. He felt it particularly
important to take a second look at the methodology in increasing the levels of
carcinogens that would be going into our waterways. He explained that concerns and comments
made in the TEU Committee meeting discourse were incorporated into the
resolution. Council Member Anna Lopez Brosche thanked Council Member
Love for making changes in the resolution’s language, changes recommended in
the course of the TEU discussion. Tom Frick, Director, Environmental Assessment and
Restoration, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, indicated that
the agency was concerned about the “whereas” clause that referenced 67
chemicals having higher limits. DEP took exception to that number. Mr. Frick made a PowerPoint presentation on the rule
making history that the DEP employs for its human health criteria. The Clean Water Act mandates that the rules
be updated from time to time. He said
that DEP anticipated controversy when the latest changes in the surface water
quality standards were announced. DEP
worked with the Environmental Protection Agency’s district staff in Atlanta
and with scientists across the country to make sure that the criteria and
standards were legal and scientifically sound. In response, Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper, took
issue with the rule that permitted the increase in toxins and carcinogens. She reiterated her concerns about the
Environmental Regulatory Commission making recommendations with two vacant
seats. She noted that Mr. Frick had
referenced workshops
that had been held for public input on the changes in the
surface water standards. Ms. Rinaman
indicated that there were only three workshops and they were held in Stuart,
Orlando and Tallahassee – none near Jacksonville. |
3.
2016-545 |
ORD Auth Lease bet City (Tenant) & Crocker Partners V
Freedom LLC (Landlord) for 7,211 Sq Ft in Suite 110 on 1st Fl & Suite 210
of the "700 Building" at 8875 Liberty Ridge Dr @ $1/Yr for 10-Year
Term for use as a new Zone 3 Police Sub-Station; Designate Oversight by JSO.
(McCain) (Req of Sheriff & Co-Sponsored by C/M Becton) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS, F |
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9/7/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/8/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
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9/20/2016 PHS
Amend/Approve 6-0 |
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9/21/2016 F
Amend/Approve 6-0 |
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3. 9/27/2016 CO REREFERRED; PHS, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
4.
2016-592 |
ORD Approp $81,638 from Domestic Battery Surcharge Trust
Fund to Estab the FY 2016-2017 Rev & Expenditure Budget for the Domestic
Battery Surcharge Trust Fund; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Designate
Oversight by JSO. (BT 17-007) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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9/20/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/21/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
5-0 (Correct Approp FY & Remove carryover language) |
5.
2016-593 |
ORD Approp $1,557,290 $361,870.69 from Existing Rev &
$1,186,000 in Anticipated FY 2017 Rev) to Estab the FY 2016-2017 Operating
Budget for the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund & to Correct All-Yrs Budgetary
Balances; Designate Oversight by JSO. (BT 17-006) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO Introduced:
PHS,F |
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9/20/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/21/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 5-0 |
6.
2016-594 |
ORD Approp $511,700 from Fed Forfeitures Trust Fund to
Estab the FY 2016-2017 Operating Budget for the Fed Forfeitures Trust Fund;
Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Designate Oversight by JSO. (BT 17-008)
(McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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9/20/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/21/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 5-0 (Revised BT) |
7.
2016-596 |
ORD Approp $255,000 from Gen Fund - GSD Fund Balance to
settle Claim for Atty's Fees in Pending State Court Lawsuit again City styled
Curtis W. Lee and the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County, Inc. v. City of
Jacksonville, Case No. 2011-CA- Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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9/20/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/21/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
5-0 (Revised BT) |
8.
2016-597 |
ORD Approp $71,500 Hazardous Materials Emerg Plan Grant
from Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt for 2016-2017 Hazard Analysis Agreemt; Auth a
State-Funded Subgrant Agreemt; Designate Oversight by Fire & Rescue Dept;
Apv Position. (BT 16-119) (RC 16-225) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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9/20/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/21/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
5-0 (Clarify grant amount and match amount from Rsv for Fed Matching Grants) Steve Woodard, Emergency Preparedness Director,
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department, explained what the amendment
entailed. |
9.
2016-598 |
ORD Approp $1,586,354 (FEMA Assistance to Firefighters
Grant of $1,442,140 & 10% City Match of $144,214 from Rsv for Fed Funds)
for 53 Power Loading Stretchers; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth
Execution of Documents to rcv the FEMA Grant; Designate Oversight by Fire
& Rescue Dept. (BT 16-116) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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9/20/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/21/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
4-0 (Correct FY, Remove carryover language, & revised “On File” document) David Castleman, Chief of Rescue, Jacksonville Fire &
Rescue Department, explained what the ordinance entailed and fielded
questions. |
10.
2016-614 |
RESO Reiterating City's Strong Support for Basing U.S. Air
Force F-35A Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft at the Fla Air Natl Guard Base at
JIA; Directing Distribution of Reso. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Love &
Bowman) (Co-Sponsored by C/M's
Brosche, Boyer, Ferraro, Crescimbeni, Carter, R. Gaffney, R. Brown,
Wilson, Becton, Hazouri & Anderson) |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,R |
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9/20/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer; 9/20/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, R |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 5-0 |
11.
2016-642 |
ORD Approp $32,700 in Hurricane Public Shelter Fees rcvd
as part of Nocatee DRI to purchase Cots & Shelter Supplies for Existing
Primary & Secondary Hurricane Shelters; Designate Oversight by Fire &
Rescue Dept. (BT 16-121) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 9/27/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
AND RE REFER |
There
being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:49 a.m.
John
J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
10.12.16
Posted: 4:00 p.m.