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PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

Tuesday, July 19, 2016        9:00 A.M.

Tape No.________________________

 

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Interim Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

Sam Newby, Chair

Legislative Assistant:  Philip Zamarron

Bill Gulliford, Vice Chair          - Excused

Attorney:                      Paige Johnston

Aaron Bowman

Research Assistant:    Yvonne Mitchell

Anna Lopez Brosche

                                    John Jackson

Katrina Brown

Asst Council Auditor:   Kyle Billy

Tommy Hazouri

Administration:            Jordan Elsbury

Joyce Morgan

 

 

 

Meeting Convened 9:00 A.M.             Meeting Adjourned 9:33 A.M.

 

First and Third Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. and adjourn no later than 11:15 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 Duval St, W/S of Main St),

please see the Council Receptionist, Room 425, for ticket validation.

 

 

Attendance:

 

CP Lori Boyer

CM Jim Love (2016-405)

James Crosby, ACPS (2016-405)

Bill Clement, JSO Budget Ofc (2016-406 & 452)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held August 2, 2016.

Council President Lori Boyer addressed the Committee and discussed the Committee’s charge and scope for the coming Council year.

 

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief, Kurt Wilson, explained an emergency ordinance that will be introduced at the July 26, 2016 Council meeting.  The ordinance concerns an appropriation for repair work at Fire Station 4, located at Duval and Jefferson St.  Unhealthy air, water damage and other structural problems resulted in the relocation of firefighters to another fire station until the repair work is done.  It is expected that the repair work will take three months.  In the meantime, there is currently only one fire station responsible for downtown fire safety (Liberty Street).  The appropriation in this ordinance would enable the repair work at Fire Station #4 to be comleted as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

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 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/16

 

1. 5/24/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU,RCDPHS,R

 

    6/6/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/7/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

 

Bill Summary            TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

2.  2016-405

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 462 (Animals), Part 2 (Cruelty to or Neglecting Animals) & Part 3 (Nuisances), Ord Code, to Auth Animal Control Officers to issue Citations based upon Officer's Observation of a Recorded Video or Photographic Evidence & 1 Witness who has Completed a Sworn Affidavit & to Modify the Noise Permitted Time Limits from 30 Minutes to 15 Minutes. (Mummaw) (Introduced by CM Love)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16

 

1. 6/14/2016 CO  Introduced: R,RCDPHS

 

    6/21/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/21/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

Council Member Jim Love, sponsor of the measure, explained what the proposed legislation entailed and answered questions raised. 

 

Jim Crosby, Director, Animal Care and Protective Services, explained that the bill improves his division’s ability to respond to complaints.  Technology (cameras & videos) can now substantiate incidents and complaints. His division plans to educate the public on the new policy by psa announcements, social media and other means.  In answering one question raised, he explained that JSO refers the numerous calls that they get to his division.

 

 

 

 

3.  2016-406

ORD-Approp $18,611 from State Atty's Ofc (SAO) to Estab Budget of Salary & Benefits for a JSO Public Safety Analyst Position for 7/16 thru 9/16; Auth Memo of Agreemt bet JSO & SAO for said Position; Auth Position; Designate Oversight by JSO Info Systems Mgmt Div. (BT 16-078) (RC 16-145) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16

 

1. 6/14/2016 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/21/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

Bill Clement, JSO, Chief of Budget and Management, gave an overview and explained what the legislation entailed.  The State’s Attorney’s Office requested this legislation.  The SAO reimburses JSO for the salary and benefits for the position.

 

 

 

4.  2016-409

ORD Approp $12,900, No Local Match, from U.S. Dept of Justice thru FDLE under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to purchase Operating Supplies for the PREA Inmate Education Initiative; Auth the PREA Reallocation Grant Prog Agreemt; Designate Oversight by JSO Dept of Corrections. (BT 16-087) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16

 

1. 6/14/2016 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

    6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/21/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

5.  2016-419

ORD Approp $14,306 to Realign Appropriated Funding from Dept of Justice, Ofc of Violence Against Women, to the Social Svcs Div of Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept for Education, Training & Enhanced Svcs to End Violence against Women with Disabilities; Auth Funds Carryover into Subsequent FY's; Designate Oversight by Social Svcs Div. (BT 16-079) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16

 

1. 6/14/2016 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/21/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

6.  2016-452

ORD Approp $900,000 from Fla Dept of Corrections to Estab Budget for Jax Reentry Ctr Proj; Auth Contractual Purchase Order bet City, For & on Behalf of JSO & Fla Dept of Corrections; Designate Oversight by JSO Dept of Corrections; Apv Positions; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (BT 16-100) (RC 16-192) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16

 

1. 6/28/2016 CO  Introduced: F,R, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 (Revised Agreemt)

 

 

 

 

7.  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 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16

 

1. 6/28/2016 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

8.  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 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16

 

1. 6/28/2016 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16)

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

9.  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 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16

 

1. 6/28/2016 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16 & PHS)

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               NCIS: Read 2nd

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

NOTE: Other items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.

 

 

 

 

For information only:

 

Discussion with           Kurtis Wilson, Dir, Jax Fire & Rescue &

                                    Luis Flores, Chief of Public Facilities

 

 

ORD Approp $177,255 from Gen Fund to Correct Water Intrusion Damage & Complete Air Quality Improvemts at Fire Station No. 4; Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to Auth said Proj; Designate Oversight by Dept of Public Works, Public Bldgs Div; Request Emerg Apv upon Introduction. (BT 16-103) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/16

 

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:33 a.m.

 

 

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

 

07.22.16

Posted: 12:00 p.m.