OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CHERYL L. BROWN 117 WEST DUVAL STREET,
DIRECTOR 4TH FLOOR, CITY
HALL
OFFICE (904) 630-1452
FAX (904) 630-2906
E-MAIL: CLBROWN@coj.net
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
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Monday, March 01,
2010 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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4:00 PM |
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Council Chambers, 1st
Floor, City Hall |
Dana Farris, Chief of
Legislative Services |
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E. Denise Lee,
Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Jessica Stephens |
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Clay Yarborough,
Vice Chair |
Asst. Council
Auditor: Janice Billy |
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Reggie Brown |
Attorney: Steve
Rohan |
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John Crescimbeni |
Administration: Lisa
Rinaman |
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Michael Corrigan |
Chief of Research:
Jeff Clements |
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Kevin Hyde (Excused) |
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Stephen Joost (Excused) |
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Meeting Convened 4:04 PM
Meeting
Adjourned 4:57 PM
Attendance:
Maxine Person, 2010-119
Presentations:
Sean Kelly & Kim Scott – Roadside Peddling
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2009-877 |
ORD
Approp $210,000 ($168,000 Homeland Security & FEMA Grant - Assist to
Firefighters - Fire Prevention & Safety, $42,000 Rsv for Fed Progs) to
Purchase Communications Equipmt for Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau & St Johns
Counties. (BT 10-026) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09 |
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11/10/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/16/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/16/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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Bill Summary
Fact Sheet F: Defer DEFER |
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2. 2010-119 |
ORD
Approp $128,516 from Fed Forfeitures Trust Fund to Purchase, Install &
Training for an In-Car Digital Video Recording System (Arbitrator MK2.0 Syst)
to Record Video & Audio Within & In Front of Vehicle & Read
License Plates from a Significant Distance; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2010-2011. (BT 10-085) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/23/10 |
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2/9/2010 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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2/16/2010 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 2/16/2010 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2/23/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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Bill Summary
Fact Sheet F: Amend/Approve AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0 |
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3. 2010-120 |
ORD
De-authorizing Approp of $228,573, No Local Match, re Acquisition of 2
Vehicles with var Equipmt for DUI Enforcemt, Prev Auth by T.D. 09-017, after
U.S. DOT Failed to Execute Final Award Docs. (BT 10-086) (McCain) (Req of
Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/23/10 |
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1.
2/9/2010 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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2/16/2010 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 2/16/2010 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2/23/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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F: Approve APPROVE 5-0 |
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4. 2010-142 |
ORD
Approp $4,305.60 from Public Defender Recording Fees Technology Trust Fund
for Installation of a Frame Relay (T-1) at Juvenile Detention Ctr & for
1st Yrs Line Charge Svc for Video Conferencing Equipmt. (BT 10-087) (McCain)
(Req of Public Defender) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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1.
2/23/2010 CO Introduced: F,PHS,TEU |
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F: Read 2nd &
Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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5. 2010-144 |
ORD
Transferring $89,974.40 in Grant Funds for Domestic Violence, Prev Approp by
Ord 2009-311-E & Erroneously Applied to var Salary, Benefit & Travel
Accts, to the Subsidies & Contributions to Private Organizations Acct;
Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Designate Oversight by Rec &
Community Svcs Dept thru State Atty's Ofc. (BT 10-089) (McCain) (Req of State
Atty's Ofc) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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1.
2/23/2010 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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F: Read 2nd &
Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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6. 2010-145 |
ORD
Approp $95,150 from Handicapped Parking Fines Trust Fund to the Military
Affairs, Veterans & Disabled Svcs Div for ongoing Misc & Emerg Client
Assist to Persons with Disabilities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011;
Requiring Report to Council Auditors. (BT 10-090) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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2/23/2010 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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Fact Sheet F: Read 2nd &
Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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7. 2010-146 |
ORD-MC
Amend Sec 37.101 (Sheriff's Powers & Duties), Ord Code, to add new Subsec
(m) to auth Sheriff to Enter into Cooperative Law Enforcemt Interagcy
Agreemts with Fed, State, Dist & other Local Agcys to Promote Health
& Gen Welfare of Persons in Jax, Fla, without Further Council Auth,
Provided that Agreemts (1) Don't require City Funding; (2) Don't require City
to Indemnify or Hold Harmless a 3rd Party; (3) Are Reviewed by Gen Counsel;
(4) Contain, near Signature Block, Ref to this Subsec as Authority for
Sheriff to Make & Execute Same & (5) Sheriff Maintains a Depository,
Log & Record of said Agreemts. (Rohan) (Req of Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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1.
2/23/2010 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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F: Read 2nd &
Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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8. 2010-169 |
ORD
Apv Increase in Fire & Rescue Dept Vehicle Inventory Cap from 335 to 337.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/9/10 |
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1.
2/23/2010 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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Fact Sheet F: Read 2nd &
Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
At the conclusion of the
agenda the committee heard presentations from Sean Kelly of the Planning and
Development Department and Kim Scott of the Environmental and Compliance
Department regarding enforcement of codes in connection with roadside peddlers,
sidewalk vendors and operation of unlicensed businesses on both public
rights-of-way and private properties.
Mr. Kelly and Ms. Scott described how the enforcement process and the
severity of potential fines varies significantly depending on what particular
ordinance is being violated, which City department is responsible for
enforcement of that ordinance, and whether the violation is an immediate hazard
to public health and safety or could cause irrevocable damage that merits an
immediate response. In anything less
than the most serious public safety situations, enforcement takes the form of a
warning citation and at least 2 weeks for the owner to correct the violation
before a paying citation is issued. The
problems caused by absentee landlords and property owners who neglect or refuse
to control unlicensed uses operating on their properties was discussed.
The committee discussed the
need to find better mechanisms to unify and simplify investigation and
enforcement and to shorten the time period for taking substantive action
against clear violations. Deputy General
Counsel Steve Rohan was asked to draft new code language to attempt to deal
with the various problems identified by the committee. Mr. Rohan hopes to have a draft ready for
discussion at the first PHS Committee meeting in April.
Council Member Crescimbeni
asked for information on how fire station nicknames are adopted and whether or
not there is a formal process to approve the placement of fire station
nicknames and logos on City-owned buildings and equipment. Fire and Rescue Department Director Dan
Kleman will be asked to attend the next committee meeting to discuss the issue.
Jeff Clements, City Council
Research
630-1405
Posted 3.2.10
11:00 a.m.
c.c. cityc@coj.net