JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE  MEETING

January 5, 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; Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston; Assistant Council Auditor Kyle Billy; Jessica Baker, Administration; Crystal Shemwell, Legislative Assistant; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:40 A.M.

 

 

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2015-396

ORD Pertaining to JIA Comm Redev Area (JIA/CRA) estab by Ord 93-159-57, finding that slum and blighted conditions exist & a necessity exists for rehab, conservation, or redev of areas known as the Thomas Creek Parcel; Adding said Parcel (1,108 acres) into the JIA/CRA; Directing Community Redev Agcy actions. (Wyman Duggan/Susan Grandin) (Introduced by CM Lee) (CPAC #6 Deny) (TRUE Comm- Defer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15, 6/23/15, 7/28/15, 8/11/15, 8/25/15, 9/8/15, 9/21/15, 10/13/15, 10/27/15, 11/10/15, 11/24/15, 12/8/15, 1/12/16

 

1. 5/26/2015 CO  Introduced: RCDPHS, TEU, F (added per CP 6-2-15)

 

    6/1/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/2/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/9/2015 CO PH Contd 6/23/15/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCDPHS, TEU, F

 

    6/15/2015 TEU Approve 5-0

 

3. 6/23/2015 CO PH Contd 7/28/15

 

   7/28/2015 CO PH Contd 8/11/15

 

   8/11/2015 CO PH Contd 8/25/15

 

   8/25/2015 CO PH Contd 9/8/15

 

   9/8/2015 CO PH Contd 9/21/15

 

   9/21/2015 CO PH Contd 10/13/15

 

   10/13/2015 CO PH Contd 10/27/15

 

   10/27/2015 CO PH Contd 11/10/15

 

   11/10/2015 CO PH Contd 11/24/15

 

   11/24/2015 CO PH Contd 12/8/15

 

   12/8/2015 CO PH Contd 1/12/16

 

 

Bill Summary                        F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  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. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Lee, Jones, Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Love & Anderson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/15

 

1. 7/28/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R

 

    8/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, R

 

 

Bill Summary                        F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

3.  2015-702

ORD-MC Amend Sec 5.041 of Article 5, City Charter, to Increase Max # of Consecutive Terms of Incumbent & Future Council Members from 2 to 3; Provide for Financial Impact Statemt to be on the Ballot; Directing Supv of Elections to place the Referendum Question on the 2016 Presidential Preference Primary Election Ballot on 3/15/16. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/27/15

 

1. 10/13/2015 CO  Introduced: R (Per C/P 10/27/15 add to TEU, RCDPHS, F)

 

    10/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/27/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, RCDPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                        F:    Defer                          TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

4.  2015-740

ORD Approp $4,529,468 in SHIP Prog Funding from Fla Housing Finance Corp ($4,277,004 for 2015-2016 Grant Period & $252,464 in Addnl 2014-2015 Funding) for a Range of Affordable Housing Activities for Low-, Moderate-, & Middle-Income Residents; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 15-109) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/15

 

1. 10/27/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    11/2/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                     F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

5.  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 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/15

 

1. 11/10/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    11/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/17/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                       F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

Though the item had been marked for deferral, members of the panel had a number of questions to raise and issues to air. 

 

Council Member Matt Schellenberg asked Chief Kurt Wilson about the number of firefighters who were in the DROP program.

 

Assistant Council Auditor Kyle Billy and Assistant General Counsel Stephen Durden addressed the “red lining” issue.  Mr. Durden indicated that he was researching issues with the legislation that Council Member Lori Boyer had raised (which resulted in the Finance Committee’s deferral of the item the previous day).

 

Council Member Reggie Brown reiterated his contention that the Council was trying to micromanage the Fire & Rescue Department.

 

Deputy General Counsel Margaret Sidman advised the panel that as a standing Committee, it could do what it wanted to do with the proposed ordinance, that what other Committees might have done should have no impact on RCDPHS’ prerogatives.  Ms. Sidman proceeded to explain why Finance deferred the measure and what Council Member Boyer’s’ specific concerns were. She fielded numerous questions.

 

After a discussion on the merits of voting the measure up or down or deferring it, the panel voted to defer the ordinance.

 

 

6. 2015-800

ORD-MC Creating New Chapt 75 (Jax Journey), Ord Code. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/8/15

 

1. 11/24/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R

 

    11/30/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    12/1/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS, R

 

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                        F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

The Committee added its own amendment to the Finance Committee Amendment.  In an amendment offered by Council Member Schellenberg, the Chair of the Oversight Committee would be eligible for two one-year terms (and the Vice Chair, as well); and, the annual reporting date that the Oversight Committee is required to report to the Council and Council Auditor would be changed from March 31st to January 31st.

 

 

 

7.  2015-801

ORD Approp $400,000 ($200,000 in CDBG Funding & $200,000 in Historic Preservation Funding) for Completion of the Beaver Street Villas Proj being Developed by Clara White Mission, Inc; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 15-091) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/8/15

 

1. 11/24/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    11/30/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                          F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.  2015-802

ORD Approp $278,000 from Handicapped Parking Fines & Forfeits Trust Fund to the Disabled Svcs Div to improve Accessibility, Awareness & Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Requiring Report to Council Auditors. (BT 16-010) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/8/15

 

1. 11/24/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    11/30/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                            F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

9.  2015-803

ORD Approp $425,000 Grant from U.S. Dept of Justice, Ofc on Violence Against Women for Period 10/1/15 - 9/30/18 to fund Education, Training & Enhanced Svcs to end Violence against Women with Disabilities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY's 2016-2017 & 2017-2018; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept thru its Social Svcs Div. (BT 16-012) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/8/15

 

1. 11/24/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    11/30/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/1/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/8/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                              F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

10.  2015-838

ORD Transferring $169,801.50 from Collected Revenue to Expense Objects within the Metro Park Maint Trust Fund for Annual Operating Costs of metro Park; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 16-008) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/16

 

1. 12/8/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                               F: 2ND

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

11.  2015-839

ORD Approp $400,000 FY 2015 Brownfields Assessmt Grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agcy (EPA) to Conduct Brownfields Assessmts in Jax as part of Jax Brownfields Assessmt Prog; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Auth Cooperative Agreemt with U.S. EPA; Designate Oversight by Planing & Dev Dept. (BT 16-015) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/16

 

1. 12/8/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                             F: 2ND

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

12.  2015-841

ORD Estab a Festival Overlay Zone & a Festival Activity Period; Allow Addnl Uses in a Porton of said Zone during the Activity Period; Waive Chapt 368 (Noise Control), EPB Rule 4 (Noise Pollution Control) & Sec 154.108, Ord Code, to allow for Outdoor Musical Entertainmt & Open Containers in the Designated Zone. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Anderson & Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/16

 

1.      12/8/2015 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS,R

 

Bill Summary                        Fact Sheet                       F: 2ND

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

Prior to turning its attention to agenda items, the Committee heard two presentations.

 

Dr. Kelli Wells, Duval County Health Department, reported on initiatives that the Health Department had launched.  She described the 60 Days to Better Health Challenge.  Council Member Schellenberg noted that the initiative underscored the importance of people eating five different food groups.  He felt that that was a significant challenge for areas of the City where there were food market “deserts.”

A discussion on this dilemma ensued.  Council Member Reggie Brown encouraged the Downtown Investment Authority to look into ways of luring food chains to the food “deserts.”

 

The other two initiatives were the 5-2-1-0 initiative to enhance public awareness of childhood obesity and how to reduce that health issue.

 

The Hands-Only CPR initiative that encourage people to learn the technique of CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation without mouth to mouth breaths.

 

 

Finance Director Mike Weinstein explained how the Administration proposed to address and resolve the pension issues with the Fire & Police, general employees and correction officers.    He explained the ½ penny surtax extension for unfunded pension liability.  He cited what the issues that the three pension funds had and how the Administration saw a remedy that would entail support of the State Legislature, the Governor and the three respective pension funds.  He implored the Council to support a resolution that will be sent to Tallahassee. 

 

Mr. Weinstein underscored the point that the proposed remedy entailed the extension of an existing tax and not the creation of a new tax.

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:33 a.m.

 

 

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

 

01.06.16

Posted: 4:00 P.M.