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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-19-2015CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY May 19, 2015 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 P.M. and led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Randels thanked those in attendance for taking their time to participate in the City and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Hoog for chairing the last meeting. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog Mayor Rocky Randels Council Member Betty Walsh Council Members Absent: Council Member John Bond Council Member Buzz Petsos Others Present: City Manager David L. Greene City Attorney Anthony Garganese City Clerk Angela Apperson Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo Economic Development Director Todd Morley Community Development Director David Dickey Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara Public Works Services Deputy Director Lonnie Dunn Brevard County Sheriff Major Paul Ring Brevard County Sheriff Lieutenant Andrew Walters Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Dave Sargeant Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief John Cunningham PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mickie Kellum expressed concern regarding the safety of the road to the Florida Beer Company. Mayor Randels explained the road is privately owned and is the issue of a legal dispute. Ms. Kellum advocated for City assistance to resolve the issues surrounding City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting May 19, 2015 Page 2 of 4 the closure of one lane and inquired about the use of eminent domain, to which City Manager Greene explained costs and why eminent domain is not the best option at this time. Rebecca Rowe expressed concern over the Brazilian Pepper Trees behind Izzy's Restaurant; explained her conversations with Code Enforcement Officials and presented an e-mail which indicates the Cape Shores Homeowners Association Board supports the removal of the invasive trees. City Manager Greene indicated Staff was requested to notify Cape Shores of the proposed work. Ms. Rowe reaffirmed support for Brazilian Pepper Tree removal, but not for other vegetation, which is native to the ocean hammock. Ray Osborne provided an update regarding the private acquisition of property for "Friendship Park". He presented a picture which shows Retired Senator/Astronaut John Glenn catching an orange thrown by his son. The picture also shows the property as it stands today. Mr. Osborne explained his efforts to interview Senator Glenn and his family about their stay in Cape Canaveral. City Manager Greene indicated a letter was sent to Senator Glenn's Office in support of the interview. Mr. Osborne thanked the City Manager for the letter. Mr. Osborne introduced Randel Coppala with US Launch Report, who has offered to conduct the interview. Randel Coppala explained his credentials and work in interviewing individuals. He advocated to represent the City when interviewing Senator John Glenn. City Manager Greene indicated a letter was sent to Senator Glenn acknowledging the City's support for the project. Dawn Mays, representing Sheldon Cove, expressed concerns over the proposed priorities of Resolution No. 2015-06 and requested to be kept informed as to work proposed in the area. City Manager Greene explained should Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) agree with the City's priorities, all stakeholders will be included in the conversation related to the proposed work. John Benton expressed concern over refrigerators being stored outside with the doors still on at the mini warehouses owned by Kevin Mann. City Manager Greene explained the actions of the Code Enforcement Officer, stated the City is not playing favorites and Staff is doing their job. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve Minutes for Regular City Council Meeting of April 21, 2015: 2. Resolution No. 2015-06; updating and modifying Resolution No. 2014-22 which sets forth the City's list of State Road A1A Improvement Priorities; requesting FDOT provide an updated traffic study for the portion of State Road A1A located within the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions; severability; and an effective date: City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting May 19, 2015 Page 3 of 4 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, seconded by Council Member Walsh, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 3-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, Absent; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, Absent; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Ordinance No. 05-2015; amending Chapter 98, Subdivisions, and Chapter 110 Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances; amending the technical requirements for sidewalks within the City; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the Code; severability; and an effective date, first reading: City Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance title into the record and provided an explanation of same. Mayor Randels indicated the new standards will increase safety. The Public Hearing was opened. No comments were received and the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, to approve Ordinance No. 05-2015 on first reading. The motion carried 3-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, Absent; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, Absent; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For. ITEMS FOR ACTION: 4. Resolution No. 2015-05; relating to Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services provided by the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.; authorizing an addendum to the operating equipment lease agreement and the contract for services for purposes of modifying the term so the two agreements have the same termination date of September 30, 2034; providing for an effective date: City Attorney Garganese read the Resolution title into the record and provided an explanation of same. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, seconded by Council Member Walsh, for approval of Resolution No. 2015-05. The motion carried 3-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, Absent; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, Absent; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For. REPORTS: Council Member Walsh explained Satellite Beach is hosting an Ethics Training Class on July 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. and all Elected Officials are invited. Attendance can be scheduled with Satellite Beach's City Clerk. Mayor Randels indicated FDOT was in the County today related to the A1A Priorities. He presented a solar LED fixture and explained the intention to obtain a grant to install them at the bus shelters to provide lighting. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting May 19, 2015 Page 4 of 4 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 6:34 P.M. Rocky Randels, Mayor Angela M. Apperson, MMC, City Clerk