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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-01-1990 Workshop Q CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 1 , 1990 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on March 1 , 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 Jan Leeser City Clerk 1 . Presentation by Canaveral Port Authority on Port Canaveral 's Future Growth Plans Mr. Nicholas introduced Mr . Joe Lapolla, Port Engineer, who addressed the Council and gave a status report on the Sand Trans- fer Plant and future Recreation plans at the Port. Discussion followed on the World City plans , which include the world ' s largest cruise ship and an additional 95 acres of land for tourist development. Mr . Lapolla noted that this was all in the preliminary planning stages at this point. He explained the impact this development would have on the sewer treatment plant but noted that there would be no transportation impact to the City. Mr. Lapolla noted that the results were in on the Corridor Study with the finding that it was economically feasible. He noted the next step would be an alignment study which would address the environmental concerns. Discussion followed with the members of the City Council and Mr. Lapolla agreeing that the lines of communication must be kept open. At this time Mayor Salamone called for a five-minutes recess. The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 P.M. 2. Discussion with Briley, Wild & Associates regarding Contrac- ting with Traffic Engineering Firm Mr. Nicholas advised that it was incumbent upon the City Council to establish a Level of Service on the City streets in order to implement the transportation aspect of the concurrency manage- ment. Mr. Scott Spooner, with Briley, Wild & Associates, noted that his firm had contacted two transportation engineering firms and would recommend the City contract with the Transportation Consultant Group of Orlando. Mr . Jim Baker of that firm was in attendance and reviewed their proposal for the Council. Discus- sion followed. Agenda this item for Tuesday. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 1 , 1990 PAGE 1 OF 4 O • O 3. Classifying the City as a Barrier Island Mr. Arabian explained his theory regarding relocating the Coastal Construction Control Line and the flood zones. He voiced the opinion that the City is located on a Coastal Barrier Island and questioned that definition in Ordinance No. 7-90. Discussion followed. Mr . Arabian requested that the - City have a study conducted regarding relocating the Coastal Construction Control Line and the flood zones . No action required on this item at this time. 4. Discussion Re : Stormwater Retention Areas at -Villages of Seaport Mr. Arabian contented that the water retention areas at the Villages of Seaport were a safety hazard. Discussion followed. No action required on this item at this time. At the request of Mayor Salamone, item number 12 was addressed at this time. 12 . Discussion Re: Alarm Ordinance Mr. Nicholas advised that he and Fire Chief Dave Sargeant had invited -representatives of the Alarm Companies to a meeting to discuss their concerns with the City's recently adopted Ordi- nance and only one company showed up. Owners of several alarm companies were in attendance at the Council Meeting and voiced their concerns regarding the City' s Ordinance being too restrictive. Discussion followed . Mr. Porter recommended that the Ordinance be amended to a response time of 45 minutes on false alarms and the fines be changed to $75.00 for the first. offense and $ 150 for the second offense. Agenda this item for the next workshop meeting. 5. Adopting Latest Edition of the Standard Building Code and Establishing Coastal Construction Building Code as Chapter 612 (Second Reading and Public Hearing on March 6th) 6 . Ordinance No. 8-90 Amending Chapter 613, Standard Plumbing Code, by Adopting Latest Edition of the Code ( Second Reading and Public Hearing on March 6th) 7. Ordinance No. 9-90 Amending Chapter 614, Standard Mechan- ical Code, by Adopting: Latest Edition of the Code (Second Reading and Public Hearing on March 6th) _ 8 . Ordinance No. 10-90 Amending Chapter 615, Standard Gas Code, by Adopting Latest Edition of the Code ( Second Reading and Public Hearing on March 6th) 9. Ordinance No. 11-90 Amending Chapter 619, Standard Housing Code, by Adopting Latest Edition of the Code (Second Reading and Public Hearing on March 6th) - 10. Ordinance No. 12-90 Amending Chapter 621 , Fire Prevention Code, by Adopting Latest Edition of the Code (Second Reading and Public Hearing on March 6th) _ 11 . Ordinance No. 13-90 Amending Chapter 626, Life Safety Code, by Adopting Latest Edition of the Code (Second Reading and Public Hearing on March 6th) Mayor Salamone requested that all the above Ordinances be placed on Tuesday' s agenda. It was pointed out that Building Official, Jim Morgan, was in attendance to address Council on these items. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 1 , 1990 PAGE 2 OF 4 0 Mr. Morgan explained how the proposals were reviewed and recom- mended by the Standard Building Code Congress. Mr. Arabian noted he had met with Mr . Morgan regarding his concerns. At this - time Mayor Salamone called for a five-minute "recess. The meeting was reconvened at 10: 40 P.M. 12. Discussion Re: Alarm Ordinance This item was discussed earlier in the meeting 13. Discussion Re: Vacancy on Planning and Zoning Board 14. Discussion Re: Vacancy on Recreation Board 15. Discussion Re: Vacancy on Zoning Board of Adjustment Mayor Salamone requested that the interviews of the prospective board members be scheduled for the next workshop meeting. Mrs. Leeser pointed out that there were no applicants for the Zoning Board of Adjustment but since there was a vacancy for a regular member, 'one of the alternate members should be moved into the regular _member position. 16. City Manager ' s Report Mr. Nicholas reported on the following: A City businessman using the City's letterhead for their business stationery; _._. - The= renovations at the recreation complex and the ball park; Problem with stucco falling of City Hall Annex Building ( it was the consensus of Council to wait awhile before doing any repairs) ; Design of Tower Boulevard; Easement received from- 7-11 for installation of traffic signal at North Atlantic Avenue and Canaveral Boulevard; Videotape on Stormwater Management, which will be shown at a future Council meeting. DISCUSSION Mr. Nicholas noted that Mr. Scott Spooner would be leaving the meeting shortly and asked if there were any other items the City Council needed to discuss with him. It was noted that the City had been billed for Mr. Arabian' s visit to his office. Discus- sion followed. It was pointed out that any services provided by Briley, Wild & Company are charged on an hourly rate; that the $200 a month is simply a retainer fee. No action required on this item. Mr. and Mrs. Mather who own a lot on Surf Drive addressed the Council regarding their building permit being denied until the transportation studies are complete for the concurrency manage- ment implementation. Discussion followed. Mr. Theriac advised the City could offer no relief at this time . Mrs. Leeser noted the plat for Banyan Cove had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. Agenda for Tuesday. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 1 , 1990 PAGE 3 OF 4 O O Mr. Porter reported on the legislative breakfast he had recently attended; a CCVFD meeting he attended and hisobservance of the Sheriff Department ' s operations in the City through riding with one of the deputies. Mr. Arabian presented Mayor Salamone with a model of the dune crossover. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 30 P.M. net S . Leeser ity Clerk CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 1 , 1990 PAGE 4 OF 4