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CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
MAY 10, 1990
A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held
on May 10, 1990 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape
Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7: 30
P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Ann Thurm.
Members Present
Ann Thurm Mayor Pro Tem
Don Arabian Council Member
John Porter Council Member
Rocky Randels Council Member
Members Absent
Joy Salamone Mayor
Others Present
Leo Nicholas City Manager
Jim Theriac City Attorney
Jan Leeser City Clerk
1 . Video on Stormwater Management
Members of the Council and the audience viewed a videotape of
the City of Orlando 's Stormwater Management program. Discussion
followed.
2. Discussion with Briley; Wild & Associates Regarding Propos-
al for Stormwater Management Study
Mr. Scott Spooner and Mr. John Schoch of the City' s Consulting
Engineering firm of Briley, Wild and Associates reviewed their
proposal_ on establishing_ a Stormwater Management Utility. Dis-
cussion followed.
This item will be placed on the next Workshop agenda for further
discussion.
3 . Ordinance No. 22-90 Amending Chapter 657 by Establishing
New Chapter Entitled Tree Protection and Land Clearings;
Repealing Chapter 622 (Second Reading and Public Hearing on
May- 15)
Mr. Theriac recommended adding a new section establishing crimi-
nal penalties. Discussion followed. Agenda proposed Ordinance
for Second Reading for Tuesday.
4. Ordinance No. 23-90 -Establishing Chapter 663, Aquifer
Protection
Mr. Nicholas advised that this proposed Ordinance, along with
Ordinance No. 25-90, was a continuation of establishing
regulations addressed in the Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion followed on Section 653.07(G) which would restrict
the amount of impervious areas to a maximum of 25% of the total
property area. It was pointed out that this was in conflict
with the Zoning Ordinance . Mr. Theriac advised that this item
needed to be referred to the Planning and Zoning Board for
review and recommendation. Discussion continued. Mrs. Thurm
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suggested that Mr. Arabian attend the Planning and Zoning Board
meeting when this item is discussed to address his concerns with
that Board.
5. Ordinance No. 24-90 Establishing Chapter 659, Sea Turtle
Protection• Repealing Spill-over Lighting Standards for
Beachfront -Property
Mr. Nicholas advised that the proposed Ordinance was more compre-
hensive than the Spill-over Lighting Standards currently on the
books. Discussion followed. Mr. Arabian suggested the date
July 1 , 1990 be inserted in Section 659.07(A) .
Agenda this Ordinance for First Reading on Tuesday.
6. Ordinance No. 25-90 Establishing Chapter 668, Floodplain
Protection.
Mr. Theriac advised that this proposed Ordinance needed to be
referred to the Planning and Zoning Board for review and recom-
mendation. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the
Council to refer this item to the Planning and Zoning Board .
7. Resolution No. 90-26 Endorsing Larry L. Schultz for Nomina-
tion as Second Vice-President of the Florida League of
Cities
There was no discussion on this item. Agenda for Tuesday.
8. Discussion Re: City Manager 's Request for Pre-budget Input
Mr. Nicholas noted that he was requesting Council ' s input prior
to formulation of the budget this year. Discussion followed.
Mr . Randels suggested a Special Workshop Meeting be held to
address -this item. It was the consensus of Council to hold a
Special Workshop Meeting on -Tuesday, May 22nd at 7: 30 P.M.
DISCUSSION
' In accordance with the previous established procedures, since it
was 9: 30. P.M. Mrs. Thurm went to the Discussion portion of the
agenda.
Mr. Garrett Wright addressed Council regarding problems he had
been experiencing with his neighbors. Discussion followed. Mr.
Nicholas will speak to the Sheriff 's Department regarding the
problem.
There being no further discussion from the audience, Mrs . Thurm
returned to the next item on the agenda.
9 . Discussion Re : Expending Recycling Funds to Establish a
Model to Display Xeriscaping
Mr. Randels explained the concept of xeriscaping, i .e. land-
scaping utilizing native vegetation which requires very little
water or maintenance. Mr. Randels suggested that the revenue
received from the recycling be utilized to develop a model to
display this type of landscaping. Discussion followed. Mr.
Arabian suggested the Washington Avenue property be developed
utilizing this method. -
It was the consensus of Council to refer this item to the Beauti-
fication Board.
10. Discussion Re : Preparation of a Resources Overlay Map
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Mr. Nicholas explained that Mr. Arabian had suggested an overlay
map be developed to show the wetlands, scrubjay habitat, etc.
Discussion followed. Mr. Nicholas will research the cost and
report back to Council.
11. City Manager 's Report -
- The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed the proposed ordinance
on the fence height exemptions and have made a recommenda-
tion to Council. Mr. Russell, Chairman of the Planning and
Zoning Board, addressed Council on this item. ' Discussion
followed. Agenda this Ordinance for First Reading for
Tuesday.
- The- Planning and Zoning Board had approved the Plat for the
First Edition to Beach Park Village. Agenda this item for
Tuesday.
- A local developer wasassessed transportation impact fees
when he went to get his Certificate of Occupancy, even
though the interlocal agreement with the County was adopted
after he had pulled his Building Permits. Mr . Theriac
advised that the City would have to support the County's
position because they are the ones who will have to uphold
Ordinance if challenged.
- The Chamber of Commerce had requested permission to place a
banner across A1A for the Cocoa Beach Fest. There were no
objections from Council.
- Mr. Nicholas reported on the preparations being made for
the visitation by representatives of the Sister City,
Ithaca, Greece.
DISCUSSION
The Discussion period was held earlier in the meeting.
Since it was 10 P.M. , which was the time Council had previously
decided to terminate the meetings, Mrs. Thurm called the meeting
adjourned. _
anet S. Leeser
ity Clerk
City Council
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