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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-26-1990 Workshop 0 0 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING APRIL 26, 1990 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on April 26, 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 Joy Salamone. Members Present Joy Salamone Mayor Ann Thurm Mayor Pro Tem Don Arabian Council Member John Porter Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Others Present Leo Nicholas City Manager Jim Theriac City. Attorney Angel Taylor Deputy City Clerk 1 . Discussion with Attorney Jim Peeples Regarding Compensation for Destruction of Trees on Randell May Property This item was not discussed since Mr. Peeples was not present. 2. Ordinance No. 19-90 Amending Chapter 660, Land Development Code, to include Chapter 612, Coastal Construction Code (Second Reading and Public Hearing on 5-1-90) No discussion on this item. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 3. Ordinance No. 20-90 Amending Zoning Regulations Section 632. 01 by Establishing Definition of Paving (Second Reading and Public Hearing on 5-1-90 Mr. Nicholas advised that this Ordinance would apply only on new construction. Discussion followed. Agenda this item for Tuesday.- 4. uesday.4. Ordinance No. 21-90 Amending Chapter 662, Concurrency Management System, by Amending the Evaluation Criteria for Transportation Facilities (Second Reading and Public Hearing on 5-1-90) Mr. Nicholas suggested some -proposed amendments to the Ordinance. Discussion followed. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 5. Discussion Re:' Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 657 by Establishing New Chapter Entitled Tree Protection and Land Clearings ; Repealing Chapter 622 Mr. Theriac stated there would have to be some amendments to the Penalties section of the Ordinance to comply with the Florida Statutes regarding municipalities. Several members of the audi- ence addressed Council on this item. Discussion followed. Agenda for First Reading for. Tuesday. City Council Workshop Meeting April 26, 1990 Page 1 of 3 0 0 6. Discussion Re: Limiting the Length of Council Meetings Mr. Randels suggested that a time limit of 10: 00 or 10: 30 P.M. be established for all Council meetings . Discussion followed. Mr. Porter, Mayor Salamone and Mrs . Thurm spoke in favor of a set time. It was the consensus of Council that all meetings would end at 10: 00 P.M. , allowing at least one-half hour for the audience discussion period. If discussion was being held on a specific item, the meeting could continue after the established time if all members unanimously agreed to continue the discussion. 7. Discussion Re: Proposed Resolution Requesting Amendment to State Statutes Requiring Trust and Escrow Accounts to Ensure Completion and Maintenance of Subdivision Improvements • Mr. Nicholas explained the purpose behind the proposed Resolution. He further suggested that the Resolution should be more generalized, rather than singling out General Development Corporation. Council concurred. Mr. Nicholas will do further research and report back to Council prior to any further action being taken on this item. 8. Discussion Re: Proposed Resolution Expressing Concern Regarding. the Interstate Allocation of Grant Funds Relative to the Payment of Florida Taxes Mr. Nicholas explained the purpose of the proposed Resolution. Discussion followed. Agenda- a Resolution for Tuesday. 9. Discussion Re: Proposed Resolution Requesting the Legis- lature Fully Fund and Implement the 1987 Florida Beach Management Act • Mr. Nicholas explained the purpose of the proposed Resolution. Mr. Arabian did not feel the ratio was in line. Discussion followed. Agenda a Resolution for Tuesday. 10. DNR- Save our Coast Beach Access Initiative Mr. Nicholas reported that a letter had been received from DNR regarding grants for purchase of Beach Access. He further stated that the City needed to establish locations for beach accesses. Several suggestions were made by Council. Mr. Nicholas will research this item further. No council action required at this time. 11 . Discussion Re: Gift Exchange with Sister City, Ithaca, Greece Several suggestions were made by the Council including: a Wooden City Seal, Pins and Keychains, checking with Kennedy Space Center regarding a flag that had been to the moon and several other small items. No decision was made at this time. 12 . Discussion Re: City Manager 's Request for Pre-Budget Input from City Council Mr. Nicholas stated that he would like for Council to review the major capital improvement projects and discuss them at the next Workshop Meeting . City Council Workshop Meeting April 26, 1990 Page 2 of 3 0 0 13. City Manager ' s Report Mr. Nicholas reported on the signs, lighting and painting at the Library. He noted that there was paint peeling from aninside exterior wall of the building . He reported on the Beautification projects which - is mostly ' replacing plants damaged by the freeze, mowing and general main- tenance: - • • He also noted that CEVSCO had signed a quit claim deed on Tower Boulevard. The Purchase Order for the traffic light at A1A and Canaveral Beach had been issued and the work on the Long Point Road Sewer extension was underway. He informed Council that the VFW had received several sugges tions regarding places for the Veterans ' Memorial to be placed, including Cheri Down Park, NE corner of Library Property and a few other locations. He noted that the Memorial would be one that would be an asset to the City. Mr. Randels and Mrs . Thurm supported the idea of the Memorial being placed at the Library. DISCUSSION The question was raised regarding the enforcement of parking at Harbor Heights. Sgt. McGhee has been instructed to enforce all violations. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10: 00 P.M. _u Angel . 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