PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Monday March 31, 2014

Tape No.________________________

4:00 pm

Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall

Dana M. Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

Kimberly Daniels, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Jessica Morales

Ray Holt, Vice Chair

Attorney: Paige Johnston

Reggie Brown

Asst. Council Auditor: Sean Costigan

Doyle Carter

Research Asst.: Yvonne Mitchell

Administration: Margo Klosterman

 

 

                        Meeting Convened     4:02p.m           Meeting Adjourned      4:20p.m.

 

 

 

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Presentation:

Jim Robinson, Director of Public Works: Impact Traffic Signals have on Visually Impaired Citizens

Beth Meyer, ADA Coordinator, Manager Disabled Services

 

Attendance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held April 14, 2014.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

1. 2013-493

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 656, Part 13 (Sign Regs), Ord Code; Amend Secs 656.1301 (Gen Provisions), 656.1302 (Definitions) to add new Definition for Replacemt of Off-Site Commercial Signs (OSCS), 656.1303 (Zoning Limitations on Signs) to allow Maint & Repair of OSCS, 656.1309 (Unlawful Sign Messages) for Exemption for Replacemt OSCS; Create New Sec 656.1322 (Replacement OSCS) to allow Replacemt OSCS in certain Zoning Dists when Existing OSCS Inventory is Further Reduced; Create New Sec 656.1323 (Appeals from Bldg Inspections Div [BID]) to Require Challenges by Aggrieved Parties of BID Final Actions to be Pursued thru Arbitration Proceedings with BCAB; Create New Sec 656.1324 (Noise Attenuation Barrier Blocking View of OSCS) to require City to allow (1) an Increase in Height, (2) Relocation or Reconstrn at another Location if Owner Agrees, or (3) Pymt of Fair Market Value of Sign if any Govt Entity Permits or Erects a Noise-Attenuation Barrier that Blocks a Sign; Repeal Sec 656.719 (Nonconforming Signs) in its Entirety; Amend Article 23, City Charter, to Halt Proliferation of Off-Site Commercial Billboards (OSCB) by Capping Existing Inventory of OSCB & only Permitting Replacemt when Existing Inventory is Further Reduced & to Promote Public Safety & Aesthetics by allowing Repair & Maint of Existing OSCB as of Effective Date of this Ord; Repeal Sec 320.414 (Nonconforming Signs); Amend Sec 614.142 (Unlawful Sign Messages), Chapt 614 (Public Order & Safety). (Sanders & Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Clark) (Urban CPAC, NW CPAC, North CPAC, SE CPAC & GA/B CPAC req Deny)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123 - 8/20/13, 10/1/13, 10/15/13, 11/5/13, 12/3/13 & 1/22/14, 2/19/14, 3/4/14, 3/18/14, 4/1/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13 & 8/27/13, 10/8/13, 10/22/13, 11/12/13, 12/10/13 & 1/14/14 & 1/28/14, 2/25/14, 3/11/14, 3/25/14, 4/8/14

1. 7/23/2013 CO Introduced: R,PHS,LUZ

8/5/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/5/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

8/6/2013 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Addnl 8/27/13/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, PHS, LUZ

3. 8/27/2013 CO PH Contd 10/8/13

10/8/2013 CO PH Contd 10/22/13

10/22/2013 CO PH Contd 11/12/13

11/12/2013 CO PH Contd 12/10/13

11/18/2013 PHS Sub/Rerefer 4-0; 11/18/2013 R Sub/Rerefer 7-0

12/3/2013 LUZ PH Sub/Rerefer R, PHS, LUZ 6-0

12/10/2013 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Rereferred; R, PHS, LUZ

1/14/2014 CO PH Addnl 1/28/14

1/28/2014 CO PH Contd 2/25/14

2/25/2014 CO PH Contd 3/11/14

3/11/2014 CO PH Contd 3/25/14

3/25/2014 CO PH Contd 4/8/14

 

Bill Summary R: Defer

 

DEFERRED

 

 

2. 2014-177

RESO Declaring that a Need Exists for more Efficient use of the Civil Citation Process for Eligible 1st Time Misdemeanor Offenders. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Yarborough, Schellenberg, Clark, Lumb & Jones & Co-Sponsored by C/M Carter)

1. 3/11/2014 CO Introduced: R,PHS, F

3/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

3/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 3/25/2014 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, F

 

Bill Summary R: App

 

 

APPROVED 4-0

 

 

3. 2014-187

ORD Approp $165,426.79 by (1) Approp to City of Atlantic Bch $649.79 in CDBG Prog Income from Sale of 45 Robert St Rehabed under Atlantic Bch Prog for Area Neighborhood Infrastructure Projs; (2) Approp $164,777 in CDBG Funds to Community Rehab Ctr at 623 Beechwood St Improvemts to HVAC, Kitchen, Front Entrance & Svc Area to serve certain Clients with Mental Health, Substance Abuse & HIV/AIDS Issues; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 14-009 & BT 14-036)(McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/8/14

1. 3/25/2014 CO Introduced: PHS,F,RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

2ND & RE-REFERRED

 

 

4. 2014-189

ORD Approp $309,000 from 2011 Auth Capital Projs Acct to buy 1,030 Personal Escape Systems (Life Rope); Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (BT 14-041) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/8/14

1. 3/25/2014 CO Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet                                                                                                                                 R: EMERG/AMEND/APP

 

Chief Wilson provided a brief description of a personal escape system (life rope) which is 40 foot of burn restraint rope with harness, descending device and hook.  He reported that on Feb 27th two firemen were trapped in a fire and had to jump out a 2nd story window. One of them was sent to burn center in Gainesville. The purchase of this equipment would have assisted the firemen with a safe escape without further injury.

 

EMERGENCY & AMENDMENT APPROVED

 

4-0

 

 

Red Lights Impact on Visually Impaired Citizens

Mr. Robinson and Ms. Meyer reported that Florida has an existing law that requires drivers to yield to blind pedestrians which is the white cane law. The white cane law has been included on the driver’s license test up until this last legislative year.  The Division of Blind Services is very involved in discussions pertaining to this issue.  Both presenters committed to begin meeting with JSO to raise awareness and encourage more enforcement of the laws already in the books. 

 

The committee referenced citizens that attend Council meetings and comment about disabled pedestrian concerns. Ms. Meyers stated she has worked with Mr. Jones.  She explained that some of his concerns were addressed with the installation of audible cross walks that are in fifteen locations downtown.  CM Daniels and Brown expressed the need for the citizens to have an opportunity to thoroughly explain their concerns. Mr. Robinson and Ms. Meyers committed to scheduling a meeting with this group of citizens and report back to the committee.

 

CM Daniels recognized Paula Shoup (reassigned to Finance committee) for her service to PHS and welcomed Jessica Morales as the new legislative aide. 

 

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 4:20p.m.

 

 

*****Note: Other items may be added at the discretion of the Chair. *****

 

Posted: Yvonne P. Mitchell, Council Research

                4.1.14      9:00 a.m.