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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-21-1992 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 21, 1992 A Regular Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on July 21, 1992, 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. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Salamone. ROLL CALL: Mayor Joy Salamone Present Mayor Pro Tem John Porter Present Councilmember Andy Kedzierski Present Councilmember Rocky Randels Present Councilmember Ann Thurm Present City Manager Edward Spenik Present City Attorney John Kancilia Present City Clerk Faith Miller Present ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Kedzierski to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 7, 1992 as presented. Motion carried with members voting as follows : Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Kedzierski, For; Councilman Randels, For; Councilwoman Thurm, For. UNFINISHED BUSINESS : 1 . Ordinance No. 07-92, Revising Chapter 624, Flood Damage Prevention, Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances (Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing) . Mayor Salamone read the title of the Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 624, "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING DEFINITIONS; ADDING SECTION 624. 16; "PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION" ; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Kancilia advised that this ordinance amended Chapter 624 in accordance with FEMA guidelines. He advised that Mr. Markey was working on the changes involved in revising Chapter 668 , Floodplain Protection, and that the ordinance was more technically driven than legally driven in terms of complying with the federal regulations. Motion by Mr. Kedzierski , seconded by Mr. Randels to adopt Ordinance No. 07-92. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Council Kedzierski, For; Councilman Randels, For; Councilwoman Thurm, For. NEW BUSINESS : 1. Motion Re: Traffic Signal at Central Boulevard and AlA. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Randels to approve the installation of the traffic signal at Central Blvd. and AlA with the following appendages: that Rockwell pay for the installation of the signal as per their promise before the Planning and Zoning Board on April 12, 1989, and to authorize the expenditure of $6, 338 to the Transportation Consulting Group for the design phase of the signal. Mayor Salamone also asked that Mr. Spenik contact the businesses in the area which had indicated that they would help with the design cost ( $6, 338) . City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting July 21, 1992 Page 2 Mr. Randels stated that he was concerned about the time constraints involved considering the current construction on AlA. Mr. Spenik explained the steps involved in the design phase of the project. Mayor Salamone stated that the construction cost of the signal was part of the negotiations that went on between the Planning and Zoning Board and Rockwell. She stated that Rockwell was required to pay for installation of the signal as part of its original site (0 plan approval which had taken place in April, 1989 . Mr. David Shinn, 220 Buchanan Avenue, questioned the validity behind the decision to install a traffic signal at this particular intersection. Mr. Porter mentioned the traffic accidents and congestion which occurs at the intersection. There was further discussion regarding the necessity of installing a traffic light at the intersection. Council stated that the need for the traffic signal was based on traffic studies and accident reports. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Kedzierski, For; Councilman Randels, For; Councilwoman Thurm, For. 2. Motion Re : Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . Motion by Mayor Salamone, seconded by Mr. Kedzierski to ask the City Manager to have the Personnel Director review the policies currently in place within the City to determine if the ADA was followed as it should be and to have the Building Department review the facilities for ADA compliance and provide up to six ( 6) months for both to present a written report to the Council on ADA compliance. Mayor Salamone asked that the written reports include programs and activities necessary to comply with the ADA. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Kedzierski, For; Councilman Randels, For; Councilwoman Thurm, For. 3. Proposed Ordinance No. 08-92, Authorizing the conveyance of property by a quit-claim deed to Supra Color Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Kancilia explained that the Assistant City Attorney, Kevin Markey, had asked Supra Color Enterprises for certain information on July 16th and the information was not received until July 20th which did not allow enough time to prepare the ordinance and deed. Motion by Mrs. Thurm, seconded by Mr. Kedzierski to table Item No. 3. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Kedzierski, For; Councilman Randels, For; Councilwoman Thurm, For. 4. Resolution No. 92-32, adopting tentative proposed millage rates for the levy of ad valorem taxes for 1992 on all taxable property located within the City of Cape Canaveral . Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1992 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Mr. Randels, seconded by Mr. Porter to adopt Resolution No. 92-32. Mrs . Thurm questioned why the beautification tax was more than the previous year's tax. Mr. Spenik stated that it was due to the roll-up. He stated it was tentative and the increased City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Regular City Council Meeting July 21, 1992 Page 3 millage was not what would be submitted with the budget and there would be an adjustment to allow the final millage rate to remain at the same level as last year. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Kedzierski , For; Councilman Randels, For; Councilwoman Thurm, For. tir 5. Motion Re : Authorization to prepare Request for Proposals for City engineering services, treatment plant expansion/modification and wetlands design. Mayor Salamone stated that this item needed two ( 2) separate motions. Motion by Mr. Kedzierski , seconded by Mr. Porter to authorize the City Manager and staff to prepare a request for proposals for City engineering services. Mrs. Thurm stated that she hated to see the City remove Briley, Wild & Associates as the City's consulting engineers and she explained her reasons for same. Mr. Randels stated that the Briley, Wild contract went through October 1 , 1992 and Mr. Kancilia advised that the new consulting engineers ' contract would not have a start date prior to October. Mr. Porter suggested holding a workshop discussion on the Consultants ' Competitive Negotiations Act prior to any interviews being scheduled with prospective engineering firms. Mr. Kedzierski stated that in the past year Briley, Wild had not been responsive to the City Council and that early in the year the Council voted not to give Briley, Wild any more work, especially regarding the different studies for the sewer treatment expansion project and the wetlands concept. He further explained the reasons for the decision to discontinue Briley, Wild services. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone For Mayor Pro Tem Porter For Councilman Kedzierski For Councilman Randels For Councilwoman Thurm Against Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Kedzierski to authorize a request for proposal for engineering services for the treatment plant expansion/modification and wetlands design. There was further discussion regarding the dollar amount involved and the (1, differences involved in the sealed bid process versus the Consultants ' Competitive Negotiations Act. Mr. Spenik stated that engineering costs would run approximately 8-15% of the construction cost of the project. There was further discussion regarding the reasons why Briley, Wild & Associates were being released from their contract as of October 1 , 1992. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone For Mayor Pro Tem Porter For Councilman Kedzierski For Councilman Randels For Councilwoman Thurm Against 6. Motion Re: Transfer of funds from Contingency Fund to cover cost of printing City newsletter. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Regular City Council Meeting July 21, 1992 Page 4 Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Kedzierski to transfer $923.00 from the Contingency Fund to cover the printing cost of the City newsletter. Mr. Spenik advised that the transportation survey would be included in the first issue of the newsletter at no additional cost. Mrs . Thurm questioned why there was a sudden interest in printing a newsletter. Mrs. Salamone stated that the newsletter had been discussed for several years and it was not a last minute item. She 111, also felt that because of all the upcoming projects with the wetlands concept and the sewer plant expansion, the City needed to provide more information to citizens and the newsletter would provide the means for distributing information to the citizens. She stated it would be a quarterly publication. Mr. Porter agreed and felt that the newsletter was a viable program and he stated that he felt that the end result should be direct mailing to the homes and that Florida Today would be used on a trial basis. Mr. Spenik stated that the City Clerk had volunteered to assist in the preparation and editing of the newsletter. He felt that the newsletter would be educational for the citizens . There was further discussion regarding the newsletter and distribution techniques. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone For Mayor Pro Tem Porter For Councilman Kedzierski For Councilman Randels For Councilwoman Thurm Against 7. Motion Re : Voting Delegate for Florida League of Cities ' Convention in Miami on August 20 - 22, 1992. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Thurm to ask Mr. Randels to be the voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities ' Convention in Miami on August 20 - 22, 1992. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Kedzierski , For; Councilman Randels, For; Councilwoman Thurm, For. 8. Motion Re : Revised Budget schedule. Motion by Mr. Randels, seconded by Mr. Porter to accept the revised budget schedule as presented. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Salamone, For; Mayor Pro Tem Porter, For; Councilman Kedzierski , For; Councilman Randels, For; Councilwoman Thurm, For. 9. Monthly Activity Reports. Mr. Randels questioned the low monthly mileage on several vehicles in the Public Works Department. Mr. Spenik stated that each vehicle was used for specific purposes and that he would investigate the low mileage. DISCUSSION: 1. Mr. Spenik stated that there was a remaining amount of $8,000 from the state grant for education on recycling and he spoke briefly regarding various ways to utilize the funds. Council concurred to schedule the item for discussion at the next workshop meeting. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Regular City Council Meeting July 21, 1992 Page 5 2. Mr. Randels stated that the Fire Department was recognized by the Sheriff 's Department for its assistance and Council concurred to send a letter of appreciation to the Volunteer Fire Department. 3. Mr. Randels questioned whether or not the City's ordinance for political sign requirements should be reviewed in light of recent court decisions regarding same. Mr. Kancilia agreed to review same. 4. Mr. Randels spoke briefly regarding the recycling of aluminum foil . 5. Mr. Randels referenced the Endangered Species Act, the Florida scrub blue jays and protection guidelines regulated by the State for endangered species. Council concurred to schedule discussion on the protection of the Florida scrub blue jays at the next workshop meeting. 6. Mr. Porter stated that Congressman Jim Bacchus had recently moved to the City of Cape Canaveral and he suggested inviting Congressman Bacchus to a Council meeting to officially welcome him to the City. Council concurred to ask Congressman Bacchus to attend the Council meeting on August 10, 1992. 7. Mr. Porter mentioned the traffic signal at Buchanan and AlA. Mr. Spenik explained the type of timing device that was needed. He stated that the FDOT contract for the resurfacing of AlA included installing a new controller at the intersection. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8 :52 P.M. Approved this 4th day of August , 1992. Jp�4 y . . alamone, MAYOR ATTEST: fAPP' Faith G. Miller, CI - CLERK