NEIGHBORHOODS, COMM SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

 

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

Monday February 05, 2018

Tape No.________________________

9:30 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Sam Newby, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Staci Lopez

Greg Anderson, Vice Chair

Asst. Council Auditor: Kim Taylor

Aaron Bowman

Research Asst.: Yvonne Mitchell

John Crescimbeni

Office of General Counsel: Paige Johnston

Garrett Dennis

Administration: Jordan Elsbury

Jim Love

 

Scott Wilson – Excused Absence

 

 

                        Meeting Convened: 9:31 AM                          Meeting Adjourned: 10:45 AM

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 


Presentations:

  1. Department of Health (Updates) - Allison Hewitt, Department of Health, provided an update on the Zika virus. It has been suggested that citizens get the flu shot whether or not they have had the flu already. Handouts will be reissued.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2016-676

ORD-MC re Prohibition of Apv, 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 & Protection), Sec 307.111 (Enforcemt; Civil Remedies); & Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Sec 320.402 (Appl for Permit) & Chapt 518 (Jax Propty Safety & Mgmt Code), Sec 518.103 (Applicability); & Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), adding Sec 609.110 (Prohibition of Admin Action); & Chapt 650 Comp Plan for Future Dev), Sec 650.402 (Initiation of Proposal); & Chapt 654 (Code of Subdiv Regs), Sec 654.105 (Applicability); & Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Sec 656.109 (Admin & Enforcemt; Interpretation of Zoning Code; Admin Deviations) & Sec 656.111 (Violations & Penalties); & Chapt 780 (Propty Tax), Part 3 (Tax Exemption for Rehab & Proptys in Historic Dists), Sec 780.305 (Application). (Grandin) (Introduced by VP Crescimbeni)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123, Ord Code - 11/15/16, 12/6/16, 1/4/17,1/18/17, 2/7/17, 2/22/17, 3/7/17, 3/21/17, 4/4/17, 4/18/17, 5/2/17, 5/16/17, 6/6/17, 6/20/17, 7/18/17, 8/1/17, 8/15/17, 9/6/17, 9/19/17, 10/3/17, 10/17/17, 11/7/17, 11/21/17, 12/5/17, 1/4/18, 1/17/18, 2/6/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 -  11/22/16

 

1. 10/11/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,PHS,LUZ,F (NCSPHS 7/1/17)

 

    10/17/2016 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/18/2016 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/18/2016 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/19/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/25/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, PHS, LUZ, F

 

3. 11/22/2016 CO PH Only

 

 

 

Bill Summary           

 

DEFER

At request of CM Crescimbeni

 

 

2.  2017-231

ORD-MC Creating New Chapt 261 (Sale of Tires), Ord Code, to Require Storage of Tires for Sale to be Inside a Structure & Not visible from the Street or Adjacent Proptys within 5 Yrs of Effective Date of Ord; Amend Chapt 656.313 Commercial Community/General-1 (CCG-1) to Require Sale of New or Used Tires to be Only by Exception, & in Conformance with Part 4 of Zoning Code; Amend CCG-2 to Require that Sale of New or Used Tires Conform to Part 4 of Zoning Code; Amend Part 4 (Supplementary Regs), Subpart A (Performance Standards & Dev Criteria), Sec 656.401 Performance Standards & Dev Criteria. (Grandin) (Introduced by VP Crescimbeni)

LUZ PH - 5/2/17, 5/16/17, 6/6/17, 6/20/17, 7/18/17, 8/1/17, 8/15/17, 9/6/17, 9/19/17, 10/3/17

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/25/17 & 5/9/17, 5/23/17, 6/13/17, 6/27/17

 

1. 3/28/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,LUZ (NCSPHS 7/1/17)

 

    4/3/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/4/2017 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/11/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, LUZ

 

3. 4/25/2017 CO PH Addnl 5/9/17

 

   5/9/2017 CO PH Contd 5/23/17

 

   5/23/2017 CO PH Contd 6/13/17

 

   6/13/2017 CO PH Contd 6/27/17

 

   6/27/2017 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary           

 

DEFER

At request of CM Crescimbeni

 

3.  2017-433

ORD Auth Grant of Easemt with Southbank Apartment Ventures, LLC (Grantor) for Easemts on the Southbank to the City to Expand Existing Riverwalk from 8' to 20' & Provide a Pedestrian Pathway Connecting the Riverwalk to Prudential Dr; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F (NCSPHS 7/1/17)

 

    6/19/2017 NCSPHS Emerg/Amend/Approve 6-0

 

    6/20/2017 R Emerg/Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    6/21/2017 F Emerg/Amend/Approve 5-0

 

2. 6/27/2017 CO PH/Rerefer; NCIS, R, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

At the request of DIA

 

 

4.  2017-769

ORD Auth a Municipal Code Enforcement Board Lien & Contractor Abatement Lien Accrued Interest Waiver Amnesty Prog. (Teal) (Introduced by CM K. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/28/17

 

1. 11/14/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    11/20/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/28/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary           

 

DEFER

At the request of CM K. Brown

 

 

5.  2017-804

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 656 (Zoning Code) Sec 656.1337 (Sports & Entertainmt Complex Sign Overlay Zone), Ord Code, to Auth Advertisemts in the Sports & Entertainmt Complex relating to a Promoter or Sponsor of Events using said Complex Venues; Auth Digital signs in said Overlay Zone; Designate Oversight by the Sports & Entertainmt Ofc. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

LUZ PH - 2/6/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18 & 2/13/18

 

1. 11/28/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,LUZ

 

    12/4/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/5/2017 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    12/5/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/12/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, LUZ

 

3. 1/23/2018 CO PH Addnl 2/13/18

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Dave Herrell, Officer – Sports and Entertainment, present for questions.

 

Move/2nd move to amend – Anderson/Bowman (6-0)

Move/2nd move as amended – Anderson/Love (6-0)

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

Remove Section (a) and insert Section (b) and correct formatting

 

 

6.  2017-838

ORD Adopt 2015B Series Text Amend to the Conservation/Coastal Mgmt Element of the 2030 Comp Plan, Revising Conservation/Coastal Mgmt Objectives & Policies in Accordance with the Revised Manatee Protection Plan as Adopted by City Council & Apvd by State of Fla & the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Svc. (Reed) (LUZ)

LUZ PH - 2/6/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3187(2), F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4, Ord Code - 1/23/18 & 2/13/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,LUZ,R,JWW

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/4/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/4/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, LUZ, R

 

    1/10/2018 JWW Approve 11-0-1 (Swann)

 

3. 1/23/2018 CO PH Addnl 2/13/18

 

 

Bill Summary           

 

Jody McDaniel, City Planner III – Planning and Development, was present for questions.

 

Move/2nd move to approve – Bowman/Love (6-0)

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

7.  2017-851

ORD Apv the 2018 Affordable Housing Inventory List; Auth Exceptions to Sec 122.463(a), Ord Code, for Removal of 535 Basswood St from the List; Designate said Parcel as Surplus & Auth Conveyance at No Cost to 2nd Mile Ministries, Inc. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

At the request of the Administration

 

 

8.  2018-3

ORD Approp $290,000 from Sisters Creek Park Maint & Improvemts Trust Fund as Addnl Funding to "Sisters Creek Marina/Boat Ramp Proj; Amend Ord 2017-505-E (CIP) to reflect change to said Proj. (BT 18-033) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,JWW

 

    1/10/2018 JWW Approve 12-0

 

    1/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

At the request of the Administration

 

 

9.  2018-4

ORD Approp $100,000 from Deappropriated CIP Projs - SF 322 to Mosquito Control - GSD as Addnl Funding to Purchase a Mosquito Control Helicopter. (BT 18-034) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Public Comment: William Hay (oppose)

 

Stephanie Burch, Director – Neighborhoods

Ken Pearson, Supervisor of Mosquito Control Aviation – Neighborhoods

Randy Wishard, Chief of Mosquito Control – Neighborhoods

 

A lot of questions were raised regarding cost, usage, and storage. Council Members Crescimbeni and Dennis requested Chairman Newby defer to obtain clarity. Chairman Newby deferred bill one cycle.

 

DEFER

At the request of CM Newby

 

 

 

10.  2018-8

ORD Auth Project Partnership Agreemt with Dept of the Army for Big Fishweir Creek Proj; Designate Oversight by Engineering & Constrn Mgmt Div of Public Works. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,JWW

 

    1/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Alli Korman Shelton, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs – Mayor’s Office, present for questions.

 

DEFER

At the request of the Administration

 

 

11.  2018-11

ORD Restating Intent of the Council that a Redev Agcy for what is now known as "King/Soutel Crossing" was previously created, that since 2008 the Agcy has been Comprised of the City Council Members, that a Community Redev Area was Defined & Amended over time, that a Trust Fund was Created to Receive Tax Increment Funds based on the 2008 Tax Year & the Area, & that a Community Redev Area Plan was Apvd in 2008; Providing Directive to Ofc of Gen Counsel to Revise Chapt 500 of the Jax Ord Code to Clarify the Powers, Procedure, & Legal Descriptions of the KingSoutel Crossing Community Redev Agcy, as well as the Jax Internatl Airport CRA & the Renew Arlington CRA. (Grandin) (Req of KingSoutel Crossing Community Redev Agcy Bd)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Karen Nasrallah, Manager – Office of Economic Development, present for questions.

 

Move/2nd move to amend – Bowman/Anderson (6-0)

Move/2nd move as amended – Anderson/Bowman (6-0)

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Clarify that the rewrite of Ch. 500 will require Council approval

2. Pg. 2, line 26 correct F. S. reference

 

 

12.  2018-12

ORD Apv 2017 Update to the 2008 KingSoutel Crossing Community Redev Area Plan. (Grandin) (Req of KingSoutel Crossing Agcy Bd)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Move/2nd move to amend – Anderson/Love (6-0)

Move/2nd move as amended – Anderson/Love (6-0)

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

Attach Board Resolution as Exhibit 2

 

 

13.  2018-13

ORD Approp $547,115 from KingSoutel CRA Plan Authorized Projs - Rsvs to Soutel/King/TID/CRA Capital Projs - Other Constrn to fund the Gateway Soutel Norfolk Proj; Provide for Carryover to avoid Lapse if Proj not completed until 2020. (Grandin) (Req of KingSoutel Crossing Community Redev Agcy Bd)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Move/2nd move to approve – Anderson/Crescimbeni (6-0)

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

14.  2018-37

ORD re Jax Zoo Living Shoreline Proj; Repealing Ords 2012-438 & 2015-663-E; Approp $165,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to allow Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) to Sponsor & Contribute to the Proj; Auth Carryover of Funds to FY 2018-2019; Provide for Installmt Pymts to Onsite Environmental Consulting, LLC (OEC), the Recipient & Administrator of City Funds for Proj; Designate Oversight by EPB; Auth Agreemt with OEC; Invoke Exception of Sec 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract with OEC for Receipt & Admin of City Funds for Proj. (BT 17-114) (Fetner & Close) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

    1/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/17/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Move/2nd move to amend – Anderson/Crescimbeni (6-0)

Move/2nd move as amended – Crescimbeni/Love (6-0)

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Pg. 1, line 14 change “installment” to “reimbursement”

2. Revise Explanation of Appropriation

3. Pg. 3, line 29 Reference should be to Exhibit 5 and bold

4. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to include entire Ordinance

5. Attach revised Exhibit 3 to update index code on BT

6. Attach revised Exhibit 4 to include a signed copy of the 11/14/16 meeting minutes

7. Attach revised Exhibit 5 Funding Agreement to:

   a. Correct a section reference

   b. Include an updated Exhibit B (Project Budget to correct a column heading)

   c. Include an updated Exhibit D (Project Schedule

 

 

15.  2018-39

ORD Declaring Surplus Vehicles: 2004 Chevrolet C1500 ($6,250), 2010 Chevrolet Impala ($4,325), 2000 Ford F450 ($8,369 & 2004 Chevrolet C3500 ($8,200) & Auth Transfer to Town of Baldwin at No Cost; Designate Fleet Mgmt Div to Monitor actual use of said Propty; Provide for Reverter. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/23/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary           

 

Councilmember Doyle Carter present in support of the legislation.

 

Move/2nd move to amend – Anderson/Bowman (6-0)

Move/2nd move as amended – Anderson/Bowman (6-0)

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Correct value of the C1500 to $6,000 and the value of Impala to $4,475 within the bill

2. Pg. 1, line 28 add 2004 after “certain”

3. Attach revised Exhibit 2 (Declaration of Surplus) and revised Exhibit 3 (Transfer Forms) to correct vehicle model

 

 

16.  2018-40

ORD Approp $150,000 from Fund Balance to the Operating Lease Acct to fund Repair & Renovation Expenses at the Beaches Branch of the Clerk of Courts in Tradewind Plaza in Neptune Beach; Auth Lease Agreemt with Tradewind Plaza, LLC (Landlord) to operate its 2,600 Sq Ft Branch Ofc for Term of 10 Yrs with Option to Renew for 1 Addnl 5-Yr Term, Initial Base Rent of $20/SF, Annual Escalation Rate of 3% & Flat Rate of $5/SF for Operating Expenses; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div. (BT 18-035) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/13/18

 

1. 1/23/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

17.  2018-44

ORD Auth Amends to Proj Agreemts with Florida Inland Navigation Dist for "County Dock Boat Ramp", "Sisters Creek Dock Relocation", "Tillie Fowler Kayak Launch", "Joe Carlucci Dock Extension" and "Metro Park Dock Replacemts" Projs to Extend Term of each Proj for 1 Addnl Yr to allow Completion; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/13/18

 

1. 1/23/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,JWW

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

18.  2018-45

ORD Auth 2nd Amend to Agreemt for Operation, Mgmt & Maint of Jax Bch Pier & Retail Concession with Dania Pier Management Corp; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/13/18

 

1. 1/23/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

19.  2018-56

RESO Auth Appl to Florida Inland Navigation Dist (FIND) for 2018 Grants to undertake specified Waterways-Related Projs; Auth Grant Agreemts with FIND as well as Related Docs; Acknowledge Willingness to meet Funding Requiremts; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 1/23/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,JWW

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

20.  2018-57

RESO re Fishing Creek Settlement Dredge Proj Auth & Funded by Ord 2014-276-E, re Settlemt & Limited Release Agreemt bet Rea & Patricia Altwater, Marie E Cook & Multiple other Propty Owners along Fishing Creek (Plaintiffs) & City of Jax, Sea Tech Marine Int'l, Inc, Dell Marine, LLC & Prosser Hallock, Inc (Agreemt); Expressing Intent to use Uniform Method for Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessmts to Defray Fishing Creek Settlemt Dredge Proj Costs. (Fetner) (Req of Gen Counsel)

PH Pursuant to Sec 197.3632(3), F.S. - 2/27/18

 

1. 1/23/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

                                Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

                                READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

Public Comments

 

Ben Frazier shared his concerns about “Walking while Black”.

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

 

Minutes:  Yvonne P. Mitchell, Council Research Division

                 Posted 02.05.18     4:30 p.m.        

 

Tapes:    NCSPHS Committee Meeting – LSD                           

                02.05.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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