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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-29-1992 Workshop CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OCTOBER 29, 1992 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on October 29, 1992 , at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Porter. ROLL CALL: Mayor Joy Salamone Absent Mayor Pro Tem John Porter Present Councilmember Joan Calvert Present Councilmember Rocky Randels Present Councilmember Ann Thurm Present Acting City Manager Bennett Boucher Present City Attorney John Kancilia Present Deputy City Clerk (Acting) Sharon Hoover Present PRESENTATIONS: 1. Interview of engineering firms who responded to RFP No. 92-02 . 7: 00 P.M. - Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. Mrs. Thurm asked Mr. Dan Click to explain Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan's association with Bussen-Mayer Engineering Group, Inc. who was included in their proposal. Mr. Click explained that since a great deal of the City's engineering services would involve site plan reviews and small projects, Post, Buckley felt it would be beneficial to subcontract with Bussen-Mayer to provide this function. He explained that it was not cost effective for a large firm such as Post, Buckley to perform these functions. Mr. Click gave a presentation explaining how Post, Buckley would fit into the City organization and listed how each department would benefit. Mr. Click emphasized that his company would provide knowledge, understanding, and responsiveness. Mr. Click stated that he felt Post, Buckley's past associations with the City had provided them considerable insight into the City's operations and problems. Mr. Click stated that if Post, Buckley was sucessful in winning the contract the company would bear the expense of acquisition of background data such as maps and such materials as needed to do the job. 7 :45 - Timothy W. Rudolph, P.E. Mr. Rudolph listed his credentials stating that he had the education, experience and the integrity to perform the engineering job for Cape Canaveral. He stated that he was presently employed as a general engineer for the Naval Ordinance Test Unit. Mr. Rudolph gave a slide presentation showing several engineering projects he had supervised from design through construction. Mr. Rudolph was asked if he had other staff members at his disposal. He stated that he did not have employees, but felt that even though he had a full time job he would be able to perform the services of general engineer during time off from his employment. Mr. Rudolph concluded his presentation stating that he operated under the premise that prior planning prevents poor performance. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting - October 29, 1992 Page 2 8: 15 - Stottler Stagg & Associates Mr. John Pekar introduced members of his organization each of whom described their areas of expertise. Mr. John Abian listed four points that he felt would make his organization the obvious choice for general engineers: 1. Location - Most of their employees live and pay taxes in Cape Canaveral and would be interested in the City as a community; 2 . Full Engineering Services - On-staff electrical engineers, architects and mechanical engineers; 3 . Experts in the Field - Experienced as general engineers for several cities including Cocoa Beach; 4 . Efficiency - One person would be the contact person with the City and would keep the City advised during all phases of projects. Mr. Abian proposed that monthly meetings would be held between Stottler Stagg and the City to review projects, new regulations and related matters. BUSINESS: 1. Discussion with Planning & Zoning Board chairman re: proposed changes to townhouse regulations (proposed Ordinance No. 19-92) . Mr. Lamar Russell, Chairman Planning & Zoning Board, presented the proposed changes in townhouse regulations developed by members of the Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Russell advised that over 90% of the new development in Cape Canaveral consisted of townhouses. Mr. Russell advised that the Board was recommending a 28 foot minimum for townhouses. The standard lot in Cape Canaveral was currently 75 feet x 100 feet. Under current requirements it would be possible to erect as many as four (4) townhouses on such a lot. Mr. Russell explained that the Planning & Zoning Board believed that the possibility of an overload on City services would occur should multiple family homes be built on lots now containing single family homes. Mrs. Calvert expressed that the proposed townhouse regulation was not comprehensive enough to address the issues of density. She was especially concerned about "grandfathering" clause for existing structures. Mr. Art Berger stated that the Planning & Zoning Board needed solid directions from Council on how to proceed. Extensive discussion was held and the Council requested that the Planning and Zoning Board review the regulations and address the following: 1. Subdividing 50 and 75 foot lots; 2 . Razing existing homes and erecting multi-family housing (duplexes, townhouses and apartments) ; 3 . Upgrades by square footage; 4 . "Grandfathering" clause for existing structures. 2 . Ordinance No. 20-92 , Deleting Certain Appendices pertaining to Building Code Fee Schedules (Second and Final Public Reading on November 5, 1992) . Agenda this item for Thursday. Q City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting - October 29, 1992 Page 3 3 . Ordinance No. 21-92 , Amending Chapter 535 , Sewer Impact Assessment, Section 535. 02 , Payment of Assessments (Second and Final Public Reading on November 5, 1992) . Agenda this item for Thursday. 4 . Discussion Re: Resolution No. 92-57 , Making Findings Relative to the Selection of an Engineering Firm to Design the City's Wastewater/stormwater Disposal System. Discussion was held regarding the importance of the selection of an Engineering firm for this particular project and if Council felt they were ready to make the decision. Agenda this item for Thursday. Discussion was held whether or not to delay selection until after the November election. Council would like to also agenda the selection of a general engineering firm. Agenda this item for Thursday. 5. Discussion Re: Resolution No. 92-58 , Approving the Final Plat of Park Villas. Agenda this item for Thursday. 6. Discussion Re: Resolution No. 92-59, Certifying Results of General Election held on November 3 , 1992 (November 5, 1992) . Agenda this item for Thursday. 7. Discussion Re: Selection of gift for the City of Melbourne for the Space Coast League of Cities' Christmas Party exchange. Mr. Randels explained that the exchange of gifts at the Space Coast League of Cities' Christmas Party was an annual event. Cape Canaveral had drawn the City of Melbourne for gift exchange. Mr. Randels suggested that possible ideas for gifts would be the issue of scrub jays or skate board ramps. Councilmembers would explore the possibilities and make a decision at a future date. 8. Discussion Re: Scheduling combined workshop and regular City Council meetings for December 1, 1992, and January 5, 1993 . Agenda this item for Thursday. 9. Councilman Randels' report on various issues. In the interest of time Mr. Randels forfeited his time to Mr. John Kancilia. Mr. Kancilia presented a letter concerning a settlement with Royal Mansions. Mr. Kancilia also presented a letter he wrote on behalf of the Mayor to Canaveral Bay Condominium Association regarding their request for a fine rebate. 10. City Manager's Report. Mr. Boucher gave a report on the status of the traffic signal at Central Boulevard. He stated that Rockwell, International had been approached regarding funding for the traffic signal. They would have to obtain approval from thier main office and should have an answer in January, 1993 . 0 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting - October 29, 1992 Page 4 Mr. Porter stated that he and Mr. Boucher had attended the TDC Beach Improvement Committee meeting. They had presented a proposal requesting approximately $8, 000 to repair Cape Canaveral dune crossovers. It appeared that the money would be allocated, but must be approved by the main committee and ratified by County Commissioners. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:53 P.M. haron A. Hoover Deputy City Clerk (Acting)