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PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE MINUTES
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Tuesday
August 2, 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 |
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Bill
Gulliford, Vice Chair |
Attorney: Paige Johnston |
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Aaron
Bowman |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Kyle Billy |
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Anna
Lopez Brosche |
Research
Assistant: Yvonne Mitchell |
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Katrina
Brown – Arr 9:30 |
Research
Asistant: John Jackson |
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Tommy
Hazouri |
Administration:
Jordan Elsbury |
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Joyce
Morgan |
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Meeting Convened 9:00 A.M. Meeting Adjourned 9:41 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.
If a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter
considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings,
and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based.
PARKING:
If you park in the Library Garage (Entry on
please
see the Council Receptionist, Room 425, for ticket validation.
Attendance:
Mike
Williams, Sheriff (2016-425)
Bill
Clement, Budget, JSO (2016-425)
Diana
Seydlorsky, Chief, Housing & Community Dev (2016-456 & 457)
Dayatra
Coles, Housing & Community Dev (2016-456 & 457)
NOTE #1: The Special Committee on PHS Matters will
include a presentation on JSO Body Cameras, and an update on CPAC’s.
NOTE #2: The next regular meeting will be held August 16, 2016.
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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 DEFER |
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2.
2016-425 |
ORD Approp $414,350 from Special Law Enforcemt Trust Fund
(1) $398,850 in Accord with Sec 932.7055, F.S. to fund: $5,000 to American
Foundation for Suicide Prevention; $10,000 to Boy Scouts of America, N.
Florida Council; $10,000 to City Center Ministry of Jax d/b/a Noah's Ark;
$15,000 to Communities in Schools; $30,000 to Family Farm of NE Fla; $25,000
to First Coast Crime Stoppers; $10,000 to Florida Archery Foundation; $500 to
Fla Sheriff's Youth Ranch; $36,000 to Fla State College Foundation; $5,000 to
Hands On Jacksonville; $10,000 to Hubbard House; $35,000 to I.M. Sulzbacher
Ctr; $10,000 to Jax Historic Naval Ship Assn; $15,000 to Justice Coalition;
$10,000 to Kingdom Fellowship; $30,000 to M.A.D. D.A.D.S.; $10,000 to Malivai
Washington Kids Foundation; $7,500 to NE Fla Camp Cadet; $29,850 to Operation
Save our Sons; $5,000 to Pit Sisters; $70,000 to Police Athletic League;
$5,000 to Project Cold Case; $10,000 to Rethreaded, Inc & $5,000 to State
of Fla Assn of Police Athletic/Activity Leagues, Inc; (2) $12,500 in Accord
with Sec 111.365, Ord Code to Police Explorers Trust Fund; & (3) $3,000
in Accord with Sec 111.365, Ord Code, to Teen Driver Spec Rev Fund; Auth
Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth Misc Approp Agreemts with the
Non-Profits receiving Grants; Designate Oversight by Budget & Mgmt Div of
JSO. (BT 16-089) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 6/28/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16) (PHS 7/1/16) |
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7/18/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 7/19/2016
PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/20/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, NCIS, PHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Am/Apv AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 (Revised BT – revise var $ amounts in bill) Sheriff Mike Williams explained the process that JSO uses
in identifying and allocating funds to non-profits. High on JSO’s list of
considerations that are weighed is whether or not the work of the non-profit
is effective in crime prevention, intervention and enforcement. Funds are allocated to the Justice
Coalition, the Jacksonville Journey and others for that reason. The Sheriff explained that some of the
non-profits are funded from year to year, others
depend on JSO’s priorities. The
Sheriff spoke at length on JSO’s partnership with the Jacksonville Journey. Council Member Joyce Morgan had questions and concerns
about the criteria that JSO uses in its process in awarding funds. She would like to see the application that
non-profits are expected to complete and submit. The Sheriff explained that JSO does not
advertise funding opportunities but relies on non-profits being recommended
for funding. The Sheriff explained that JSO is governed by state
statutes in allocating funds from the trust fund. It is required to allocate 25% of the trust fund to non-profits
annually. Council Member Bill Gulliford said that he is cautious
about getting the City Council involved in the funding process (JSO’s) in any
way; he worries about political impact.
Council Member Gulliford suggested that PHS should solicit
ideas and the recommendations of the Sheriff and the Fire Director for
potential legislation that could be considered. |
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2016-456 |
ORD Approp $2,652,450.12 ($2,619,116 in HOPWA Prog Funding
& $33,334.12 in Realigned Funds) for Housing Assistance & Related
Support Svcs Case Mgmt to Low-Income Persons living with HIV/AIDS & their
Families; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 17-003) (RC 17-003)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 6/28/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16) |
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7/19/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 7/20/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
7-0 (Revised BT) Diana Seydlorsky and Dayatra Coles of the Housing &
Community Development Division of the Neighborhoods Department explained what
the legislation entailed and fielded numerous questions. Council Member Aaron Bowman was particularly interested in
specific number of cases of AIDs and HIV people in Jacksonville. Ms. Coles explained the department’s AIDS
surveillance process in estimating the number of cases. Mr. Bowman wanted to know how the division chooses what
groups are awarded funds. Ms. Coles explained that the City advertises. The division attempts to determine a
community’s needs for funds after the applications are reviewed and
ranked. She referred to memoranda that
are often sent to Council Members to keep them abreast of the process. There was a lengthy discussion on the number of AIDS/HIV
cases. Ms. Coles reported that the number of HIV positive cases
in Jacksonville is 2,992. She explained that grant money is used for outreach in the
streets and communities. If an individual in the streets made absolutely no contact
with any of the agencies, it is unlikely that these individuals can be
tracked or monitored. Council Member Anna Lopez Brosche wanted to know whether
or not those in receipt of HOPWA grants are monitored. Ms. Coles explained that agencies with
HOPWA funding are monitored and visited on a regular basis. |
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2016-457 |
ORD Approp $580,919.24 ($501,739 in Fed Emerg Solutions
Grants Prog Funding & $79,180.24 in Realigned Funds) for Emerg Shelters
& Transitional Housing for Homeless Persons; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr
to Yr. (BT 17-004) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 6/28/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16) |
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7/19/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/20/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 7-0 Council Member Aaron Bowman had questions concerning the
selection process for applicants. Diana Seydlorsky explained that applications are reviewed
and ranked by an 8-person review committee. Council Member Tommy Hazouri opened a discussion on the
number of homeless children in Jacksonville.
He inquired as to whether or not the City worked with the School Board
in efforts to identify homeless children that needed to be enrolled in
school. Ms. Seydlorsky provided some figures on the homeless in
Jacksonville. She cited the total
figure at 1,784. 320 were children;
125 were veterans; 105 were youth; and 431 were families with children. |
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5.
2016-492 |
RESO Urging the U.S. Navy to select Naval Station Mayport
as the 1st Homeport for its new MQ- |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,R |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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6.
2016-506 |
ORD Auth (a) an Agreemt with Shands Jacksonville Medical
Center, Inc & (b) a Ltr of Agreemt with State of Fla thru its Agcy for
Health Care Administration, both re Pymt & Distribution of City's
Indigent Health Care Funds (Amt Apvd by City's 2016-2017 Budget) for FY
2016-2017. (Petrie) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER NOTE: Other
items may be added at the discretion of the Chair. |
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:41 a.m.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
08.03.16
Posted: 3:00 p.m.