JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
RESEARCH DIVISION
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES-Amended
February 2, 2016
9:30
A.M.
City Council Chamber
City Hall
117 W. Duval Street
Attendance: Council Members Doyle Carter (Chair), Sam Newby (Vice Chair), Katrina Brown, Reggie Brown, Garrett Dennis, Al Ferraro, Matt Schellenberg; Council Member Anna Brosche was in attendance; Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston; Assistant Council Auditor Kyle Billy, Heather Reber, CAO; Jessica Baker, Administration; Crystal Shemwell, Legislative Assistant; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:33 A.M.
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Title/History |
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1.
2015-519 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Sec 122.461
(Donation for Residential Housing), Ord Code, to Increase Value of Propty
City may Donate from $25,000 to $50,000 & Provide Addnl Criteria for
Entities Accepting said Donation; Adopt Policy created by Housing &
Community Dev Div to Evaluate & Apv Entities Eligible for said Donation.
( Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 7/28/2015 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R |
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8/3/2015 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/3/2015 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/4/2015 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/11/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, R |
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Bill
Summary F:
Sub/Re-refer SUB(F)/RE-REFER
7-0 |
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2.
2015-783 |
ORD Approp $330,799 from Drainage System Rehab to Restore
the Salaries for the Safety Officers in the Fire Rescue Dept. (Sidman) (Req
of Gen Counsel) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/10/2015 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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11/16/2015 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/17/2015
RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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1/4/2016 F
Amend/Approve/Reconsider/Defer |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: Amend/App AMEND(F)/APPROVE
6-1 (Schellenberg) In response to requests at the previous Committee meeting,
Assistant Council Auditor Kyle Billy reported on budget figures in the First
Quarter Report. Members of the panel
queried why funds could not be identified in the projected budget to put
funds back into Drainage System Rehab that this ordinance is removing. Finance Director Mike Weinstein cautioned
that it was far too early in the Fiscal Year to broach any juggling of funds
in the budget. He said that he would
work with the Council Auditors and come back in two weeks with options for
the Committee to consider. |
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3.
2016-7 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 744 (Street Constrn Regs), Sec 744.110
(Street Excavations; Permit) Ord Code; Add New Subsec (f) to Auth the
Director of Planning & Dev Dept to Prosecute Violations of Chapt 744
& Amend Former Subsec (f) to Delete the Max Fine listed; Auth Abatemt by
City with prior Notice; Amend Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), Sec
609.109 (Applicable Chapts & Parts) to add Chapt 744 to Schedule
"A", which lists Applicable Chapts & Parts. (Pollock)
(Introduced by CM Wilson) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R |
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1/19/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/20/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer; 1/20/2016 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, R |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer DEFER |
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4.
2016-8 |
ORD-MC Approp $600,000 ($400,000 from Contingency &
$200,000 in Revenue) from Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida (Florida Blue)
Private Contribution to Estab the Employee Wellness Prog & Provide Access
to Funds Prev Contributed by Florida Blue to fund the Prog & Support
Wellness-Related Activities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Amend
Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), by Creating new Sec 111.471 (City
Fitness & Wellness Trust Fund), Ord Code, to Re-Estab a City Fitness
& Wellness Trust Fund; Require Annual Report to Council Auditors;
Designate Oversight by Compensation & Benefits Div. (BT 16-011) (McCain)
(Req of Mayor & Co-Sponsored by CM's Schellenberg & Brosche) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R |
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1/19/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/20/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer; 1/20/2016 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, R |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet F: Amend/App AMEND(F)/APPROVE
7-0 Kelli O’Leary, Employee Services, explained what the
legislation entailed and how vendors were selected. A lengthy discussion ensued with Ms.
O’Leary fielding numerous questions. |
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5.
2016-10 |
ORD Approp $96,607 Continuation Grant from Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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1/19/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/20/2016 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet F: Amend/App AMEND(F)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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6.
2016-16 |
ORD Approp $600,000 from Downtown Historic Preservation
& Revitalization Trust Fund for Rehab of the Lerner Bldg at 20 W. Adams
St, to provide 60 Beds of Student Housing for Fla State College at
Jacksonville; Designate Oversight by DIA. (BT 16-021) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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1/19/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/20/2016 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: Amend/App AMEND(F)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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7.
2016-18 |
RESO Auth Appl to Fla Inland Navigation Dist for 2016-2017
Grants for Specified Waterways-Related Projs; Auth Grant Agreemts for such
Grants; Acknowledging Funding Requiremts; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec
& Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW |
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1/13/2016 JWW
Amend/Approve 9-0 |
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1/19/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/20/2016 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet F: Defer DEFER |
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8.
2016-56 |
ORD Creating New Chapt 80 (Public Service Grant Council),
Ord Code; Repealing Part 8 (Public Svc Grant), Chapt 118 (City Grants);
Create New Part 8 (Public Service Grants); Recommend Staggered Appts of
Public Svc Grant Council; Repealing Public Svc Grant Appl Form Apvd by Ord
2013-116-E; Provide for Codification Instructions. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM
Lopez Brosche, Boyer, K. Brown, Crescimbeni, Dennis, Gaffney & Newby) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/12/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R |
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1/19/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/20/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer; 1/20/2016 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/26/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, R |
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Bill
Summary F:
Amend/App AMEND(F)/APPROVE
7-0 There was a fairly lengthy discussion on this item. Council Member Anna Brosche
who had chaired the Public Service Grants Subcommittee of the Finance
Committee, explained to the panel what the legislation entailed. Council Member Reggie Brown had a host of concerns with
the ordinance and the Public Service Grants program. He felt that the same recipients were
repeatedly awarded grants. He lamented
what he perceived as the City Council’s relinquishing its input and
responsibility for grants to a special appointed panel. Damian Cook, Intragovernmental Services,
explained how the Council would continue to have the last word in the public
service grants process. |
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2016-60 |
ORD Approp $250,000 from FDLE, No Local Match, in Addnl
Funding for U.S. DOJ COPS Hiring Prog; Auth Agreemt for State Financial
Assistance bet FDLE & JSO; Designate Oversight by JSO's Dept of Patrol
& Enforcemt. (BT 16-022) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact
sheet F: 2ND READ 2ND
AND REREFER |
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10.
2016-62 |
ORD Approp $10,000 from FDOT to Reimburse City for Proj
Mgmt & Oversight Expenses Associated with Cedar Point Preserve Trail
Bridge; Auth Local Agcy Prog Agreemt with FDOT; Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to
fund said Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 16-024)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet F: 2ND READ 2ND
AND REREFER |
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11.
2016-63 |
ORD Approp $701,250 from Fund Balance to Increase Fund for
2016 Summer Camps for Addnl 1,870 Needy Children for 5 Weeks. (BT 16-026)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet F: 2ND READ 2ND
AND REREFER |
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12.
2016-64 |
ORD Approp $43,000 from FEMA thru Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt
for State Homeland Security Grant Prog to fund Developing & Implementing
Homeland Security Support Progs & Adopting DHS Nat'l Initiatives; Auth
Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth Fed-Funded Subaward Grant Agreemt with
Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt; Designate Oversight by JFRD. (BT 16-028) (McCain) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet F: 2ND READ 2ND
AND REREFER |
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13.
2016-67 |
ORD re Grant from NW Jax Economic Dev Fund Approp $150,000
for Improvemts to Jacksonville Farmer's Market by Beaver Street Fisheries,
Inc, Owner of Propty at 1810 Beaver St; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr;
Waive Guidelines Apvd by Ord 2007-281-E; Designate Oversight by Housing &
Community Dev Div of Plan & Dev Dept; Auth Redev Agreemt with the Farmers
Market, Inc. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis & Co-Sponsored by CM's
Newby, Schellenberg & R. Gaffney) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R |
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Bill
Summary F: 2ND READ 2ND
AND REREFER |
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14.
2016-74 |
ORD Approp $10,000 from Designated Spec Council
Contingency for City Contribution to the Jacksonville Black Chamber of
Commerce for its Marketing Budget, as apvd by Ord 2015-504. ( Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary F: 2ND READ 2ND
AND REREFER |
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15.
2016-78 |
ORD Apv Isle of Palms Spec Dist Amended FY 2015-2016
Budget; Amend Ord 2011-724-E that Established & Empowered the Isle of
Palms Spec Dist by Amending Stated Purpose & Powers of Dist to Include
the Relocation of Floating Structures to Facilitate Dredging of Canals. ( Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW |
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Bill
Summary F: 2ND READ 2ND
AND REREFER |
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16.
2016-81 |
RESO Apv Operation of the Osceola County Housing Finance
Authority (OCHFA) in Duval County & Apv it to Issue its Multifamily
Housing Rev Bonds of $44,000,000 (Hallmark Proj) for Acquisition, Rehab &
Equipping of Multifamily Residential Rental Projs in Multiple Locations
within Florida, Including $1,775,000 for the Benefit of Hallmark Baldwin
Village, LLC - Located in Baldwin, Fl. (Hodges) (Req of Jax Housing Finance
Authority) Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code -
Held by JHFA on 11/12/15 |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary F: 2ND READ 2ND
AND REREFER |
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17.
2016-92 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Sec 320.603
(Vacating Unsafe Buildings or Structures & Closing Streets), Ord Code, to
make it Unlawful & a Class C Offense to be Physically Present in an
Unsafe Structure. (Teal) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced: R,RCDPHS Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet READ 2ND
AND REREFER |
Prior to agenda items. the Committee heard an update from Dr. Kelli Wells, Director, Duval County Health Department, on initiatives that the department was undertaking. She reported that MAPP initiative had been launched the previous Friday; community leaders met to map strategy for the community health improvement plan.
The 5210 Campaign had been launched. This is a program to encourage healthier eating habits, particularly with young people. Council Member Schellenberg again raised the issue of certain neighborhoods in the City that have no access to food markets or vendors that provide sources of fresh vegetables, fruit and other foodstuffs.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:11 A.M.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
02.03.16
Posted: 4:00 P.M.