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NEIGHBORHOODS, COMM SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

 

 

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

 

 

 

Wednesday January 02, 2019

Tape No.________________________

9:30 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Sam Newby, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Melanie Wilkes

Terrance Freeman, Vice Chair

Asst. Council Auditor: Kim Taylor

Randy White

Research Asst.: Richard Distel

Garrett Dennis

Office of General Counsel: Paige Johnston

Tommy Hazouri

Administration: Chiquita Moore

Joyce Morgan – Excused Absence

 

Scott Wilson

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened                 9:32                             Meeting Adjourned     10:55

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 


Attendance: Council President Bowman and Councilmembers Boyer and Schellenberg

 

 

Presentation:

 

Department of Health – Allison Hewitt gave an update on upcoming Community Improvement Plan Meeting (February 15th) for behavioral health. Then she outlined that of the 29 West Nile cases in Florida, Duval County has 13 cases. Randy Wishart, Mosquito Control Division gave an overview of the surveillance, inspections and treatment done to monitor West Nile in the Duval area. Mr. Wishart stated that in 2016 there was only one case of West Nile and in 2017 there were zero. Councilmember Schellenberg asked for a map that would show what zip codes have been impacted by the 13 West Nile cases. Councilmember Boyer asked for a map of where Mosquito Control has recently sprayed. Due to HIPAA, the Department of Health said they would have to check what they are able to provide in terms of a map that shows what areas have been affected by West Nile.

 

Tobacco Free Jacksonville Partners – Sally Finn outlined the goals of Tobacco Free Jacksonville Partners which are, stopping use of tobacco in youth, strengthening the regulations and enforcement of the sale of tobacco and vaping products to youth. The organization’s ask of the City Council was to create a local retail license, because the State regulation is too minimal. Councilmember Hazouri asked if they had asked for an opinion from the Florida State Attorney General. The organization had written in July and was waiting back on a response and would reach out again through the Office of General Counsel.

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Monday, January 14, 2019.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Dennis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1.  2018-256

ORD-MC Relating to Membership of JEA Amend Sec 21.03 (Composition; Compensation' Ofcrs' Mtgs), Article 21 (JEA) City Charter, Provide that 4 of the 7 bd mbrs be appt by Council and also be subj to removal by Council. (Durden) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/22/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 6/12/18

 

1. 4/24/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,R

 

    4/30/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/1/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/8/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R

 

3. 5/22/2018 CO PH Only

 

   6/12/2018 CO PH Only

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     

Deferred

Councilmember Hazouri asked about the Referendum portion of the bill and if the bill would be viable with that piece added. Steven Durden, General Counsel’s Office, gave an overview of what has happened since the last NCSPHS meeting and how the Referendum portion of the bill has been drafted and would be ready to go as an amendment to the bill.

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Morgan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2.  2018-310

ORD-MC Creating New Sec 320.202 (Commercially Leased Rentals; Apv of Proposed Use Prior to Lease), Pt 2 (Tests & Approvals), Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions, Title VIII (Construction  Regulations & Bldg Codes), Ord Code, to Require a Bldg Confirmation Ltr or Architect's Cert for Commercially Leased Parcels; Amend Sec 656.152, Subpart E. Certificates of Use, Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Chapter 656 (Zoning Code), to include Bldg Confirmation Ltr or Architect's Cert in the COU App Process.  (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Morgan)

LUZ PH- 6/19/18, 7/17/18, 8/7/18, 8/21/18, 9/5/18, 9/18/18, 10/2/18, 10/16/18, 11/7/18, 11/20/18, 12/4/18, 1/3/19

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/12/18, 6/26/18, 7/24/18, 8/14/18, 8/29/18, 9/11/18, 9/25/18, 10/9/18, 10/23/18, 11/13/18, 11/27/18, 12/11/18, 1/8/19

 

1. 5/8/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,R,LUZ

 

    5/14/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/15/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/15/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/22/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, R, LUZ

 

3. 6/12/2018 CO PH Contd 6/26/18

 

   6/26/2018 CO PH Contd 7/24/18

 

   7/24/2018 CO PH Contd 8/14/18

 

   8/14/2018 CO PH Contd 8/29/18

 

   8/29/2018 CO PH Contd 9/11/18

 

   9/11/2018 CO PH Contd 9/25/18

 

   9/25/2018 CO PH Contd 10/9/18

 

   10/9/2018 CO PH Contd 10/23/18

 

   10/23/2018 CO PH Contd 11/13/18

 

   11/13/2018 CO PH Contd 11/27/18

 

   11/27/2018 CO PH Contd 12/11/18

 

   12/11/2018 CO PH Contd 1/8/19

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     

Deferred

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CP Bowman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
3.  2018-420

ORD-MC Auth All Documents Necessary to Consummate the Installation of the National Memorial for Peace & Justice's Duval County Memorial Monument in Hemming Park to Commemorate the African-American Victims of Lynching in Duval County, FL btwn 1877 & 1950; Create new Chapt. 54 (Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Oversight  Committee),Ord Code; Create New Sec 111.107 (Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Special Revenue Fund), Chapt 111 (Special Revenue &Trust Accts.), Part 1 (Parks, Recreation, Culture & Entertainment), Ord Code, Providing Oversight by Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Committee; provide for codification. (Hodges) (Introduced by CP Brosche)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-7/24/18

 

1. 6/26/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

    7/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/24/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     

Deferred

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of

CM Crescimbeni

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
4.  2018-712

ORD-MC regarding Prohibition of the Approval, Grant, or Issuance of Certain Licenses, Permits, Certificates or Zoning Actions to Persons with Unpaid Civil  Penalties or Current Violations of the Ord Code; Amend Chapt 307 (Historic Preservation and Protection), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Sec 307.111 (Enforcement; Civil Remedies); Amend Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Pt 4 (Permits), Sec 320.402 (Application for Permit); Amend Chapt 518 (Jax Propty Safety and Management Code), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Sec 518.103 (Applicability); Creating a new Sec 609.110 (Prohibition of Administrative Action); Amend Chapt 650 (Comprehensive Planning for future Development), Pt 4 (Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan), Sec 650.402 (Initiation of Proposal); Amend Chapt 654 (Code of Subdivision Regs), Sec 654.105 (Applicability); Amend Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Subpart B (Administration), Sec 656.109 (Administration and Enforcement; Interpretation of Zoning Code; Administrative Deviations), and Sec 656.111 (Violations and Penalties); Amend Chapt 780 (Property Tax), Pt 3 (Tax Exemption for Rehabilitation and Properties in Historic Districts), Sec 780.305 (Application). (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123, Ord Code - 1/3/19

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041, (3) (a) F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18, 1/8/19

 

1. 10/23/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS, F, LUZ

 

    11/5/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/7/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, LUZ

 

3. 12/11/2018 CO PH Contd 1/8/19

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     

Deferred

 

 

 

AMEND

1. Pg. 1, line 28: insert “the” after “for”

2. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 to include grant budget

 

 

 

 
5.  2018-833

ORD Approp $550,000.00 Grant  from Dept of Justice, Ofc on Violence Against Women to provide funding for The Safety First Project for Supervised Family Visitation for Victims of Domestic Violence. (BT 19-019) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Hazouri)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                   Willie Evans/Daryl Joseph

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY      FACT SHEET

6-0 Amend/Approve

 

 

 

 

6.  2018-837

ORD Approp $2,050,000.00 from Tourist Dev Council (TDC) Development Acct to provide funding for two addnl CIP Projs in the 2019-2013 Five Yr CIP (1) $850,000 for Constrn of New Downtown Riverfront Visitor Ctr located in the Times Union Center for Performing Arts and (2) $1,200,000 for Constrn of outdoor wall projection venue on Northbank of St. Johns River adjacent to Times Union Ctr; Oversight by Dept of Public Works. (McCain) (Req of Duval County TDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                               CM Boyer

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     

6-0 Approve

Councilmember Boyer gave an overview of the plans for the visitor center that was in the PowerPoint which was distributed during the agenda meeting. This is all tourist tax money (bed tax) used to fund this development, no general fund dollars are being used. CM Boyer stated that this will not be a large visitor center, but a smaller riverfront location which replaces the current downtown visitor center on Laura Street. Council President Bowman highlighted the $9 million generated through the bed tax. Councilmember Schellenberg had concerns about the 30 minute parking as he felt more time would be appropriate to allow visitors to not feel rushed.

 

 

 

 

AMEND

1. Pg. 1, lines 5 and 27: insert “Kids Hope Alliance” after “from”

2. Pg. 1, line 10: after “year” insert “as initiated by B.T. 19-032”

3. Pg. 2, line 1: insert “25% of” after “for”

4. Pg. 2, line 3: insert “for afterschool programs” after “funded”

5. Attach Third Revised Schedule M to Budget Ord. 2018-504-E to reflect increase in afterschool funding

 

 

 
7.  2018-842

ORD Approp $64,000.00 from Fund Balance to Provide funding for an Afterschool Prog to be provided by Jax Arts and Music School, Inc. to 40 students during the 2018-2019 School Yr.  (BT 19-032) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                   Joseph Peppers

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY      FACT SHEET

6-0 Approve

Joseph Peppers, Kids Hope Alliance, explained that the appropriation of funds to the afterschool program which was provided once their license was acquired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMEND

1. Pg. 1, lines 6-7 and 31: strike “into the KHA Trust Fund Authority”

2. Pg. 1, line 6: insert “Fund Balance” after “Fund”

3. Pg. 1, line 14: insert “as initiated by B.T. 19-020” after “violence”

4. Pg. 1, lines 29-30: strike “unappropriated funds previously” and insert “fund balance”

5.  Clarify that grants are for the Stop the Violence program only

6. Correct scriveners

7. Attach Fourth Revised Schedule M to Budget Ord. 2018-504-E to reflect increase in funding

 

 

 
8.  2018-843

ORD Approp $15,866.13 from Kids Hope Alliance Trust Fund into KHA Trust Fund Authority to provide quality Programming Options for Potential Mini-Grant Awards of up to $5,000.00 for Acceptable Programs related to any of the Kids Hope Alliance Essential Services Categories with a Priority and Emphasis on Programs that address High Poverty and Geographical Areas with High Levels of Violence.  (BT 19-020) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                      Joseph Peppers

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY      FACT SHEET

5-1 Approve

Joseph Peppers talked about the great response that the Kids Hope Alliance has had for these mini-grants and they are available to any non-profit that could use these funds.

Council Vice President Wilson expressed his concerns in regard to funding levels for District 4. Joseph Peppers stated that the priorities of need in Jacksonville from the Kids Hope Alliance’s point of view are Districts 1,7,8,9,10. VP Wilson stressed his concern about a need of partnership with KHA and his district.

 

 

 

 

 

WITHDRAW

 

At the request of

JFRD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
9.  2018-844

ORD Auth Director/Fire Chief of JFRD to execute Statement of Work btwn City and Boeing Company Estab Operating Procedures for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Svcs in support of Ground & Flight Ops conducted by the Boeing Company at Cecil Airport; Oversight by JFRD. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU

 

    12/3/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY      FACT SHEET

6-0 Withdrawal

 

 

 

 

Scriveners

Pg. 4, line 5: strike “employment” and insert “unemployment”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
10.  2018-846

ORD Finding a need for Safety & Crime Reduction within the City and a Better Understanding of the Correlation btwn Community Programs, Funding & Community Outgrowth for Crime Reduction & Prevention; Creating a Task Force on Safety and Crime Reduction and Appointing Mbrs. (Johnston) (Introduced by CP Bowman) (Co-Sponsored by CMs Pittman, Morgan, Newby, Love, Hazouri, Wilson, White,  Gulliford, Schellenberg, Freeman, Anderson, R. Gaffney, Ferraro & Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS

 

    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     

5-1 Approve

Council President Bowman talked about the high level of interest from the general public in this task force.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.  2018-864

 

 

2nd

ORD Approp $30,000 from Community Foundation for Northeast Florida to provide 

Critical Mental Health and Substance Abuse Svcs to Duval County Teen Court Participants; Providing for Reports from Dir of Teen Courts to Community Foundation of NE Florida. (BT 19-031) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY      FACT SHEET

2nd

 

 

12.  2018-865

 

 

2nd

ORD Approp $112,745.00 from Metropolitan Park Maint (SF 1D4) - Dockage & Rental of City Facilities to Metropolitan Park Maint (SF 1D4) - Operating Expenses to provide funds for Maint & Improvements to Metropolitan Park and various facilities.  (BT 19-033) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY      FACT SHEET

2nd

 

 

 

13.  2018-866

 

 

2nd

ORD Approp $790,000.00 by transferring funds from Operating Supplies - Rescue & Fire Operation in the FY 19 Gen Fund Budget to Capital Outlay, Bunker Gear, and Clothing Sub-Objects to purchase 1) Clothing & Bunker gear for the new Rescue Personnel to be assign to R17, R37, R44, and R61; and 2) Capital Equip, including Cardiac equip, including Cardiac Monitors, Stairchairs, Stretchers, scbas, and Autopulse for Eight (8) new Rescue Vehicles as apv in FY 19 Budget.  (BT 19-034) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY      FACT SHEET

2nd

 

 

14.  2018-868

 

2nd

ORD Auth Interlocal Agreemt Continuing the First Coast Workforce Development Consortium (2018 Interlocal Agreemt) bet City & Counties of Baker, Clay, Nassau, Putnam & St Johns; Provide for 2-Yr Participation Limitation by the City in the 2018 Interlocal Agreemt. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Freeman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY  

2nd

 

 

15.  2018-870

 

 

2nd

ORD-MC Amend Sec 656.401 (Perf Standards and Dev Criteria), Pt 4 (Supplementary Regs), Subpart A (Perf Standards & Dev Criteria), Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code to revise the Perf Standards for Filling Stations, Gas Stations, Service Stations and Automated Car Washes and to Create a new section of Performance Standards for Auto Dealerships. (Johnston) (Introduced by CMs Wilson, Crescimbeni & Anderson)

LUZ PH -2/5/19

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/19 & 2/12/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,LUZ

 

 

BILL SUMMARY     

2nd

 

 

 

 

16.  2018-871

 

 

 

2nd

ORD-MC re Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code; Repealing  Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Pt 4 (Real Propty), Subpart A ((Real Propty Acquisitions & Administration), Subpart B (Real Propty Dispositions), & Subpart F (Donation of Propty for Certain Residential Housing), Ord Code, Creating New Chapt 122 (Public Propty, Pt 4 (Real Propty), Subpart A (Acquisition of Interests in Real Propty) and Subpart B (Real Propty Dispositions and Exchanges), Ord Code; Amend Sec 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund), Amend Sec 111.920 (Neighborhood Stabilization Prog Spec Revenue Fund); Amend Chapt 108 (Central Services), Pt 4 (Public Bldgs), Sec 108.406 (Exercise of Divisional Responsibilities & Authority; Procedures); Repealing Chapt 108 (Central Services), Pt 4 (Public Bldgs), Sec 108.411 (Temporary Closure of Public Bldg; Rental of Alternative Space), Ord Code. (Stockwell) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,R

 

 

BILL SUMMARY      FACT SHEET

2nd

 

 

 

 

17.  2018-872

 

 

 

 

2nd

ORD Auth Execution of a Redev Agreemt btwn the City of Jax,("City"), Downtown Investment Authority ("DIA"), & Axis Hotels LLC ("Developer) to support renovation by Developer of the Ambassador Hotel Bldg located at 420 N. Julia St & Construction of Approx 200 Residential Units of Market Rate Housing in the Northbank Downtown Redevelopment Area (Project); Auth Downtown Historic Preservation and Revitalization Trust Fund Grant in the Amt of $1,500,000 to the Developer in Connection with the Renovations to the Ambassador Hotel Bldg., to be Approp by subsequent legislation;  Auth a REV Grant of $4,900,000; Waiving the Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund Guidelines Auth by 2002-395-E to Auth Grants in Excess of $1,000,000 for the Proj; Designating DIA as Contract Monitor for Redevelopmt Agreemt; Designate Proj Oversight by  Public Works & DIA. (Sawyer) (Introduced by DIA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

                                                BILL SUMMARY      FACT SHEET

                                                2nd

 

 

Minutes: Richard Distel, Council Research

RDistel@coj.net 904-630-1497 

1.4.19   Posted 4:00 p.m.

Tapes:  NCSPHS agenda meeting– LSD

            1.2.19

 

 

***Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair. ***