JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

4:00 P.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance: Vice Chair M. Jones, Committee Members Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman and Yarborough

Excused: Chairman Hyde

 

The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2007-419

ORD Amend Pt 5 (Prohibition), Chapt 151 (Dancing Entertainment Establishment Code), Ord Code; to Allocate a Portion of Each Fine to Sheriff's Investigative Fund. (Reingold) (C/M Jenkins)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/8/07

 

1. 4/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F, TEUS, PHS (Added to PHS 8-20-07)

 

    4/30/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer      5/1/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/8/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

    8/20/2007 F Approve 6-0

 

 

DEFER

 

2.  2007-837

ORD Amend & Retitle Part 5 (Garbage Svc Charge other than Residential Premises) to Part 5 (Solid Waste Service Fee), in Chapt 382 (Waste Collection & Disposal Svc by Contractors & City), Ord Code, to Estab a Solid Waste Service Fee of $5/Mo with Annual Increases up to $12/Mo for Collecting, Processing, Disposing, Recycling & Composting of Residential Solid Waste, Including Yard Waste & Recycling; Auth to Discontinue Svc for Non-Pymt. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU, PHS (Added as per C/P 8/14/07)

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer             8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU,PHS

 

    9/4/2007 F Amend(2)/Approve  5-1  (Lee)

 

 

DEFER

 

 

3.  2007-841

RESO of City Support for Fla House of Rep Bill 27 & Identical Senate Bill to be Considered by Fla Legislature in its next session, to Amend Chapts 175 (Fire Fighters Pensions) & 185 (Municipal Police Pensions). (Keane) (Req of Police & Fire Pension Fund Bd of Trustees)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    8/20/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;   8/20/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;  

    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS

 

 

 

Dick Cohee of the Police and Fire Pension Fund gave a brief overview of the bill and its provisions

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

4.  2007-943

ORD Approp $3,500 in Daily Interest Charges Paid to Fire & Rescue by MedTec Ambulance Corp to Purchase a General Transfer Switch for Fire Station #18. (BT 07-184) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    9/4/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

5.  2007-944

ORD Approp $21,971 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security for Acquisition of Spec Equipmt for Anti-Terrorism Operations for Harbor Safety Protection; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-186) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU,PHS

 

    9/4/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU, PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

6.  2007-945

ORD Approp $97,960.18 from JSO to the Community Oriented Policing Strategies Universal Grant Acct to Provide Match Funds for a Continuation Grant that was 3 Weeks Longer than Anticipated. (BT 07-188) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    9/4/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

7.  2007-948

ORD Auth Agreemt with Fla Dept of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles to act as a Commercial Driver License 3rd Party Administrator to Conduct those Examinations on Behalf of the Dept. (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    9/4/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

Sam Houston, Chief of Fleet Management, addressed the purpose of the bill and stated that it is a recruiting tool that would work to the City’s advantage in hiring employees who need commercial driver’s licenses to drive large trucks and heavy equipment and then in offering them career advancement opportunities.  He stated that it is expensive (several thousand dollars) to take private sector courses and the state tests to acquire a commercial driver’s license, and can be difficult to fit into a conventional work day. 

 

AMEND to place a revised FDOT agreement on file.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-0

 

 

8.  2007-949

ORD Approp $459,599 from U.S. Dept of Justice Assistance Continuation Grant for Crime Prevention & Education Progs: (1) $104,659 to Ofc of Juvenile Justice & Offender-Based Initiatives; (2) $126,500 to Inside/Outside, Inc - Transitional Housing for Certified Juvenile Former Offenders; (3) $45,000 to Communities in Schools of Jacksonville, Inc - Jailed Juvenile Prog; (4) $118,440 to Intimate Violence Enhanced Svc Team (INVEST) & (5) $65,000 as an Administrative Award (Cost Recovery for var Operational Costs); Auth Funds Carryover to Future FY's; Apv Tem Hours & Positions; Exercise Exemption from Competitive Solication, Pursuant to Sec 126.107(g), Ord Code. (BT 08-007) (RC 08-005, 006, 007, 008 & 009) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    9/4/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;   

    9/4/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

Cheryl Runyon of the Sheriff’s budget office, in answer to a question, stated that this grant and the grant covered in 2007-950 are continuation grants for a term of 1 year. 

 

AMEND to attach a revised RC to correct the description of the number of positions authorized

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-0

 

 

9.  2007-950

ORD Approp $190,409 from U.S. Dept of Justice Assistance Grant ($142,409 to Jax Re-Entry Center Acct for Travel, Training, Equipmt, Supplies & Salaries & Benefits for 3 Positions, $48,000 to Fleet Mgmt to Purchase 2 Vehicles) for Prog of Services to assist Inmates in Re-entering the Community after Release; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Apv New Positions; Provide for Reversion of Unspent Funds. (BT 08-011) (RC 08-016) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    9/4/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

 

AMEND to place the grant application on file.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-0

 

 

10.  2007-953

ORD Approp $62,941 ($20,927 Continuation Grant from Fla DCA, $42,014 from Rsv for Fed Progs) for 2007-2008 Hazardous Materials Agreemt for 7/1/07 - 6/30/08 for an Emerg Preparedness Sr Planner to Complete Work in the Agreemt. (BT 08-010) (RC 08-012) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    9/4/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

DEFER

 

 

11.  2007-958

ORD Approp $114,703 from U.S. Dept of Justice for JSO's Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gun Initiative; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Auth a Crime Analyst/SPE Position for Operation Safe Street Projs. (BT 08-012) (RC 08-014) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    9/4/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

 

AMEND to place the grant application on file

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-0

 

 

 

12.  2007-975

ORD Approp $50,000 from Disabled Svcs Div Operating Acct to its Handicap Parking Fines Trust Fund, which is the Acct of Origin, to Prevent Reversion to the Gen Fund Balance at end of FY & Continue Assistance to Businesses with Economic Hardship Correcting Code Violations to Comply with ADA Standards; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Provide Oversight by Community Svcs Dept. (BT 07-193) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/07

 

1. 9/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

 

Recommend 2nd reading and re-referral

 

 

13.  2007-976

ORD Approp $192,700 ($154,160 Continuation Grant, U.S. Dept of Justice, Pursuant to Victims of Crime Act, & $38,540 in-kind Services Match) for Social Svcs Specialists & a Medical Counselor; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Apv New Positions; Provide Oversight by Community Svcs Dept. (BT 08-017) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/07

 

1. 9/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

 

 

Recommend 2nd reading and re-referral

 

 

14.  2007-980

ORD Amend Sec 250.118 (Newspaper Street Sales Allowed), Ord Code. (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones, Hyde & Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/07

 

1. 9/11/2007 CO  Introduced: PHS,TEU

 

Recommend 2nd reading and re-referral

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:08 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

630-1405