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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-12-1990 Workshop O CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING APRIL 12, 1990 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on April 12, 1990 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida.. The meeting was called to order at 7: 32 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 Jan Leeser City Clerk 1 . Discussion Re: Results of Transportation Concurrency Manage- ment Study Mr. Jim = Baker of Transportation Consulting Group reviewed the written report that was presented. He explained that the results of the study showed that all roadways in the City were operating at a Level of Service "C" or better, with the exception of SR A1A in the south end of the City. Mr. Arabian contended that the traffic count was not consistent with the figures he previously obtained from DOT. Discussion followed. Mr. Baker reviewed the recommended amendments to the City's concurrency management Ordinance. Discussion followed. Mr. Randels suggested that a Special Combined Workshop and Council Meeting be scheduled to address these amendments, and any other items necessary to put in place the concurrency management proce- dures. -Discussion was held on holding the meeting in a timely fashion so that building permits could be issued once again. It was decided to have the Special Meeting on Wednesday;- April 18th at 7: 30 P.M. 2. Discussion Re: Stormwater Management Study Mr. Nicholas explained that the Council had discussed asking Briley, Wild and Associates to prepare a proposal for conducting a Stormwater Management Study at the last Workshop Meeting. When the item was placed on the regular Council agenda, Mr. Arabian had requested the study encompass more than was origi- nally agreed to. Mr. Nicholas noted . he had asked _. Mr. Scott Spooner .to discuss the study . with Council again so Mr . Spooner would know what the study was to accomplish. Mr. Spooner addressed Council on this issue and suggested the proposed study cover the following 'items: ( 1 ) investigation of possible funding sources; ( 2) proposal for implementation of the stormwater utility fee, and ( 3) inventory of current system. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to proceed with the areas as presented by Mr. Spooner. Mr. Spooner noted he would have the proposal prepared for the first Workshop Meeting in May. At this time, Mayor Salamone called for a five-minute recess. The meeting was reconvened at 9: 30 P.M. City Council Workshop Meeting April 12, 1990 Page 1 of 3 0 • 3. Discussion Re: Multi-family Dwelling Recycling Mr. Jim - Gillean, General Manager of Western Waste Industries, • suggested that the multi-family facilities be offered three choices in recycling: ( 1 ) the containers being used by the single family residents, ( 2) a mini-drop off center consisting of several 30 gallon type garbage cans, or ( 3) a regular drop off center with carts similar to what the City of Rockledge is using. Mr. Gillean presented a sample letter to send to the multi-family dwellings. Discussion followed. It was decided that the start-up date for the multi-family recycling would be Monday, June 4th. 4. Ordinance No. 18-90 Amending Chapter 657, Tree Protection, by Prohibiting the Destruction of Certain Plant Life (Second Reading and Public Hearing on April 17, 1990 ) Mr. Theriac recommend some proposed amendments to the Ordinance. Discussion followed. This item will be placed on the agenda for the Regular Meeting. 5. Ordinance No. 19-90 Amending Chapter 660, Land Development Code, to include Chapter 612 (Coastal Construction Code) (First Reading and Public Hearing on April 17, 1990) Mrs. Leeser explained that this was a housekeeping item which was necessary to incorporate the recently adopted Coastal Construction Code in the LDR. Discussion followed. This item will be placed on the agenda for the Regular Meeting. 6. Discussion Re: Stipulated Settlement Agreement Regarding Ocean Woods C-1 Zones Mayor Salamone explained that she had requested this item be placed on the agenda but since the City Attorney had addressed her concerns at the last Regular Meeting, she wanted it removed from the agenda. 7. Discussion Re: Ratification of Labor Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Mr. Nicholas advised that the agreement was the result of the negotiating sessions held between the City and the Union. He noted the contract had also been submitted to the Union for rati- fication. Mr. Randels suggested changing the word "may" in the second sentence. of Sec. 11 . 10(b) to "shall" . Discussion followed. This item will be placed on the Regular Meeting agenda. 8. Discussion Re: Amending Zoning Regulations regarding C-1 and M-1 Fence heights - Mr. Theriac advised that his suggestion to change the wording in the proposed Ordinance to allow the exemptions to the fence heights by Special Exception could not be done because the criteria for Special Exceptions only apply to property use. He recommended that the word "exemption" , as written in the proposed ordinance, be used. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone suggested that the exemptions specified in the proposed Ordinance also be allowed in residential zones because of safety concerns, such as swimming pools. Discussion continued on the current fence height restrictions in residential zones. It was suggested that all the fence height -regulations be readdressed. Mr. Theriac pointed out that if City Council Workshop Meeting April 12, 1990 Page 2 of 3 0 0 the Council desired to change the proposed Ordinance to this extent, it would have to be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Board for review. Mayor Salamone requested this item be returned to the Planning and Zoning Board for further review. 9 . Discussion Re: Adopting Hurricane Resistant Construction Manual Mr. Nicholas pointed out that Mr . Arabian had asked that this item be placed on the agenda. Mr. Arabian explained that it was his opinion the City should adopt this manual. Discussion followed. Mayor Salamone noted that she would like time to review the manual, and also seek the opinions from other munici- palities- and the Civil Defense regarding this manual, before addressing this item again. 10. City Manager 's Report Mr. Nicholas noted that he had distributed copies of the Beauti- fication Board 's proposed tree protection Ordinance to the members of the Council for their review. He noted it would be placed on the next workshop agenda. He also noted that Council had in their packets a proposed Ordi- nance establishing the definition of paving, which had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. Discussion followed. This item will be placed on- the agenda for first reading for the Regular Meeting. Mr. Nicholas stated that because of the lateness of the hour, he would present his full report at the Regular Meeting. DISCUSSION Discussion was held on Brevard League of Cities items: name change to Space Coast League of Cities; a letter supporting COPE; and adopting a Resolution supporting Larry Schutz for Vice-President of the Florida League of Cities. Mr. Arabian noted that the Economic Development Council did not advertise or do minutes of their meetings. He suggested an Attorney_ General 's Opinion be requested on this issue . Mr. Arabian also suggested that the City have a representative on the East Central Florida Regional Planning Agency. It was pointed out that the membership cost to the City was quite high; however, the City could have a non-voting person attend the meetings. Mr. Porter noted that he was planning to attend these meetings. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :23 P.M. J et S. Leeser City Clerk City Council Workshop Meeting April 12, 1990 Page 3 of 3