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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-02-1991 Workshop O O CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MAY 2, 1991 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on May 2, 1991 , 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 John Porter Mayor Pro Tem Andy Kedzierski Council Member - Ann Thurm Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Others Present Edward Spenik City Manager Jim Woodman Deputy City Attorney Jan Leeser City Clerk 1 . Ordinance No. 5-91 Establishing Chapter 670, Discharge of Waters and Wastes into City Sewer System (Second Reading and Public Hearing on 5-7-91 ) Mrs. Thurm inquired if Mr. Ray Hanson of PPO had reviewed the proposed Ordinance . Mr. Spenik advised that he had not heard from Mr. Hanson. Agenda this item for Second Reading on Tuesday. 2 . Ordinance No. 6-91 Revising LDR Chapter 535, Sewer Impact Fees (Second Reading and Public Hearing on 5-7-91 ) Council reviewed the revised copy of the Ordinance, depicting the changes that were a result of the amendment on First Reading. It was noted that Mr. Spooner had suggested an additional amend- ment. Discussion followed . Agenda this item for Second Reading on Tuesday. 3 . Ordinance No. 7-91 Amending Code Chapter 617, Electrical Code, by adopting 1990 - Edition of National Electrical Code (Second Reading and Public Hearing on 5-7-91 ) Agenda this item for Tuesday. 4 . Ordinance No. 8-91 Amending Code Chapter 660, Land Develop- ment Code, to Include Chapter 670, Discharge of Waters and Wastes into City Sewer System (First Reading and Public Hearing on 5-7-91 ) Mayor Salamone advised this Ordinance was a housekeeping item to include the Pretreatment Regulations in the Land Development Code. Agenda this item for First Reading on Tuesday. 5. Resolution No. 91-19 Amending Garbage Collection Rates 6. Resolution No. 91-20 Amending Sewer Rates Mr. Spenik advised that the Consumer Price Index was different in the two Resolutions; because of an error in the City's contract with Western Waste Industries their Consumer Price Index was figured on a 10 month computation, rather than a full year. Discussion followed . City Council Workshop Meeting May 2, 1991 Page 1 of 4 0 • 0 Agenda both these items for Tuesday. Mr. Randels requested the City reopen their contract with Western Waste Industries. Mr. Spenik recommended that this be done after the County completes their trail period on the separation of yard trash. -. 7 . Resolution No. 91-21 Agreement with City Attorney Discussion was held on the proposed agreement with the City Attorney. Mayor Salamone suggested the contract be specific in that attorney James Woodman be required to attend all City Council Regular Meetings, all Code Enforcement Board Meetings and twelve Planning and Zoning Board Meetings, for an annual contract price of $26, 400. Discussion followed on having the attorney attend all Planning and Zoning Board meetings . Mayor Salamone suggested the City could hire a Planner, on a consult- ing basis , to assist the Planning and Zoning Board . Discussion continued . Mrs . Thurm suggested that legal counsel also be present for the Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings and the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meetings. She further suggested that Kohn Bennett be retained as the attorney for the Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of Adjustment. Discussion continued . Discussion was held on requiring communication between the Council Members and Attorney be directed through the City Manager. - Mrs. Leeser noted that it would not always be possible to have the - workshop minutes prepared prior to the Regular -Meeting but she would inform the attorney as to the disposition of workshop agenda items. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 8. Discussion Re : Stormwater Management Mr. Spenik advised that due to legislative action, the City could not join Brevard County in the stormwater management program. Discussion followed . Agenda this item for the next Workshop Meeting. 9 . Discussion Re : Universal Engineering Evaluation of West Central Avenue Mr. Spenik advised that testing of West Central showed the roadbase was deteriorating. He recommended the City not take any corrective action, other than repairs, until that area is 75% developed . He further noted that the developer of Angel 's Isle would be petitioning the City to accept that portion of the road that was constructed by them. Mr. Spenik recommended the City not- accept the road at `this •time . Discussion followed . No action required on this item. 10. Discussion Re : Brevard County Consultant Proposal for Study of Improvements to North Atlantic Avenue Mr. Spenik explained that he had requested a cost for the study to North Atlantic, with the idea that the Port and the City could share the cost . He noted the price quoted was $99, 000 . 00, which in his opinion was prohibitive . He further noted that the County would be conducting a feasibility study on the road in 1993. Discussion followed . No Council action required on this item. City Council Workshop Meeting May 2, 1991 Page 2 of 4 0 0 11 . Discussion Re: Annexation Mr. Spenik suggested the City actively pursue annexation of "No Man ' s Land , " between Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral. He noted that it could be done in a friendly manner, with some ground rules laid out with the City of Cocoa Beach. He advised that if the annexation were successful, it would have to be for the area in its entirety. Discussion followed . It was the consensus of Council to have the City Manager research the issue further and report back. 12. Discussion Re : Proposed- Taxicab Regulations Mr. Spenik explained that he had met with representatives of the Port and the County on the . taxicab regulations. He noted that he would have a proposed Ordinance to bring to the Council after the County amends their Ordinance . Discussion followed . No action required on this item at this time. 13. Discussion Re : Signage for Sea Turtle Protection Regulations - - Mr. Spenik noted that it was too late to order the signs from Brevard County for this turtle season but suggested it could be included in the next budget. No action required . 14. Discussion Re: E. Harris Drew Award Mr. Porter suggested that the City nominate Mayor Salamone and Rocky Randels for the award . Agenda this item for Tuesday. 15. Discussion Re : June Clean-up Month Mr. Fred DiStasio addressed Council on the plans for June Clean- Up and noted that volunteers were needed . Discussion followed. Mr. Spenik advised that he had ordered some items which would be distributed during the canvassing. Discussion followed. Council --members were directed to call the Building Department secretary if they wished to volunteer. 16. Discussion Re: Sale of -Surplus City Property Mr. Spenik reported on the sale of surplus City property which would be conducted by sealed bid. He also noted that some physical changes needed to be made to the City - Hall Annex storage area. _ 17. City Manager 's Report Mr. Spenik advised that Brevard County would be willing to share the cost of installing sidewalks along Ridgewood Avenue on a 50/50 basis, with the City's share being $12, 682.50. - Discussion followed. Agenda this item for Tuesday. Mr. Spenik noted that he . and Mrs. Thurm attended the last Brevard County Beach Erosion Committee meeting and were going to petition the committee to allow both of them to serve since many of committee members were inactive. Discussion followed . Agenda this item for Tuesday. Mr. Spenik advised that the City had received a letter from Mr. Alexander of the DER regarding the Resolution on phosphorus. City Council Workshop Meeting May 2, 1991 Page _3 of 4 o a Mr. Spenik noted that County Commissioner Karen Andreas would be conducting a "town meeting" at Cape Canaveral and requested input from the Council Members. DISCUSSION Mr. Leo Nicholas questioned the status of the mitigation with noted the City on the fine. Mr. Spenik of had not received an answer to their proposal . Mr. Nicholas also questioned whether or not the City Council was considering adopting color standards for buildings . Discussion followed . Mr. Porter reported on his recent attendance at the Cocoa Beach citizen 's meeting regarding the widening of AlA. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. .rl net S . Leeser City Clerk City Council Workshop Meeting May 2, 1991 Page 4 of 4