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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update 01-06-2017 Contents Cape Canaveral VISION Statement Administrative Services Community Engagement Community Development Economic Development Culture & Leisure Services Public Works Services Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Canaveral Fire Rescue – No Report 5-17-2016     Cape Canaveral Vision Statement We envision: A bikeable and walkable Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its residential feel, characterized by low-rise buildings. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is a liveable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal community that embraces the seaside and riverside as the main amenities, and supports local culture, commerce and education. We envision: A1A as a “complete street” with a native-landscaped and tree-lined median with traffic calming elements and dark-sky street lighting. “Complete street” amenities include bicycle facilities, covered transit stops, and safe pedestrian crossings that invite pedestrians and bicyclists to access the beach, river, local neighborhoods and adjacent communities. Our improved “complete streets” will allow us to travel calmly to intimate waterfront destinations and a walk- able uptown core. Multi-use paths lined with shade trees should be wide enough for bikes and pedestrians and lighted so anyone can walk or bicycle safely anywhere in town, day or night. We envision: Welcoming community entrance features that create a sense of arrival and unique community identity. The “uptown” and other areas will contain an architecturally rich and unique mix of uses, with wide tree shaded sidewalks and umbrella covered café tables at restaurants and bistros where friends gather, interact, and enjoy drinks and dinner. We envision: A community that; removes or transforms blighted and unfinished buildings into attractive structures, offers city-wide green spaces, provides a pet-friendly park with ample shade, and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic viability and serve our residents and visitors. We envision: Open shorelines and rivers accessible to the public including amenities that take advantage of the water, such as limited and quaint water-view establishments and intimate public gathering and entertainment places that may include pavilions, gazebos, or a performance stage.  Administrative Services Update for Week Ending January 6, 2017 The City Manager’s Office is responsible for the day to day administration of all City departments in accordance with City Council’s established policies/direction, local ordinances, resolutions and State/Federal laws/rules and regulations. Telephone conferences, meetings with citizens, documents prepared/reviewed/approved and meetings/conferences held are numerous and may not be included in the Weekly Updates. Highlights:  Met with Department Directors regarding various projects/issues/initiatives.  Met with Mayor Hoog, Community Development Director, Public Works Services Director and Deputy Public Works Services Director to update Mayor on the City’s program to address presence of graffiti in certain areas of the City.  Met with Mayor Pro Tem McMillin regarding various City initiatives.  Met with BCSO Cape Canaveral Commander Moros and Community Development Director regarding the Precinct’s Graffiti Busters’ strategy for removal of tagging on public property and identifying suspects.  EA attended Retirement Planning Workshop hosted by Florida League of Cities.  EA assisted CCO/Directors in preparation of 01-17-17 City Council Agenda Packet.  EA provided assistance to City Council Members and select Department Directors.  EA finalized first draft of 2016 State of the City and forwarded to City Manager for review. City Clerk’s Office Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public/Staff and provided assistance to City Council.  No Report. Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public.  No Report. Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Highlights:  UPDATE: District Court Denies Preliminary Injunction in AARP Suit to Block Final Rules on Employee Wellness Programs V. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Judge Bates) has denied AARP’s request to block implementation of the EEOC’s final wellness regulations. The regulations address the extent to which an employer may offer incentives to participate in a wellness program without violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The final rules have taken effect as of January 1, 2017. The suit will now proceed to development of the administrative record and arguments on the merits. In the meantime, the regulations will remain in effect.  New Rule Governing Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices Effective January 18, 2017. On December 19, 2016, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule that revises the DOJ’s regulations implementing provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) related to unfair immigration related employment practices. The rule introduces no major changes for employers, but rather is a reminder to review Form I-9 employment authorization policies. The final rule is intended to conform DOJ regulations with existing statutory provisions and ensure effective investigations of unfair immigration-related employment practices. The final rule defines “discrimination” in the context of immigration related unfair employment practices, in particular the process of completing and retaining the Form I-9. The statute requires “intentional” discrimination, which in the past the regulations did not mention. Regulations define “discriminate” to include intent, but in a very limited way: “the act of intentionally treating an individual differently from other individuals because of national origin or citizenship status, regardless of the explanation for the differential treatment and regardless of whether such treatment is because of animus or hostility.” In practice, this could result in discrimination charges based on the impact of practices not overtly intended to disadvantage those in the protected class. The rule clarifies that the worker does not need to experience economic harm for an employer to be liable for discrimination. The final rule states that the DOJ can investigate on its own initiative, without an employee complaint. Also, statistical evidence based on employers using the E-Verify electronic employment verification system could lead to investigations of employers. Said DOJ data mining may “discourage” employer use of E- Verify. The final rule does not introduce new requirements, but a rise in Federal employment verification enforcement is expected.  Retirement Account Executive with Florida League of Cities presented Retirement Planning workshops intended to inform and encourage participation in the City’s 401(a) and 457(b) Plans. HR provides enrollment reminders and resources to employees reaching eligibility for participation in the City’s Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) and strongly encourages participation in the City’s Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b) for up to a 3% employer fund matching.  HR/Risk Management continues to complete FEMA forms pertaining to storm related labor activities and costs to include capturing those associated with time spent by Staff performing administrative duties, to include FEMA data gathering and report preparation, reimbursable under the Direct Administrative Costs component of FEMA reimbursement claims process. Please welcome Nyron Edwards, Plant Operator Trainee assigned to the Public Works Services Department. Nyron comes to us following graduation from Montreat College (North Carolina) where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Studies. Recipient of an athletic scholarship, Nyron not only played winning soccer for Montreat College, but achieved academic success. The City is confident Nyron will become an invaluable member of the City’s team. Four months after Zika roiled Miami-Dade County and put the rest of Florida on alert, Gov. Rick Scott announced that mosquitoes were no longer actively transmitting the virus in South Florida. Shortly after the announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted its strictest advisory urging pregnant women not to travel to the heart of South Beach, a popular tourism destination. Instead it suggested caution. “Our state has no more local transmission of Zika,” Gov. Scott said at a news conference outside a South Beach hotel. Federal health officials can remove a travel advisory after an area goes 45 days without two or more reported cases of locally acquired Zika. Community Engagement Update for Week Ending January 6, 2017 Community Engagement is primarily responsible for implementation/evaluation of public programs, community meetings, public gatherings and more. Staff attended various meetings, performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, website maintenance/improvements and performed content sourcing throughout the City for various digital/social media platforms. Other highlights include: Mobility Plan Meeting Staff met with representatives from the design firm Kimley-Horn to discuss the Mobility Master Plan Grant. The City of Cape Canaveral was awarded a $28,000 DEO Grant in 2016 to create/finalize a Pedestrian and Cycling Mobility Master Plan. Staff from Kimley-Horn spent the day biking, walking and observing how residents/visitors travel by foot, bike, assistive mobility device and car. Results of the master plan will be a modular blueprint that can be applied to other sections of the City. Discussion covered such topics as:  Round-abouts  Bike lanes  Improved turn lanes  Pedestrian crossings  Traffic calming elements  4 way stops throughout the City  Lowering the speed limit on residential roads Sea Grapes/Beach Dune Preservation Staff was informed by a resident on December 30, 2016 of the trimming of sea grapes on the dunes behind the Royal Mansions Resort at 8600 Ridgewood Ave. Upon investigation, Staff discovered a brutal unauthorized cutting of all dune foliage to include: sea grapes, low/young palms, Brazilian pepper trees and the destruction of low ground dune foliage. Once Staff discovered the act taking place, Code Enforcement was brought in to halt the actions. FDEP has been contacted and has opened an investigation. Sea grapes are a vital part of the Cape Canaveral beach/dune ecosystem as one of a small number of plants that can endure and flourish in the extreme Florida coast conditions. They act as a natural sand trap and hold our precious dunes together. Without sea grapes, the dune system becomes more vulnerable to erosion. To learn more about the background and rules for trimming sea grapes, please visit cityofcapecanaveral.org/seagrapes Public Works Services has a full time certified Arborist who can be called upon by residents and associations to evaluate and direct tree trimming within Cape Canaveral. City Council Meeting Video The December 20, 2016 City Council meeting has been uploaded to YouTube. City Council meeting videos can be seen by following this link cityofcapecanaveral.org/watchmeetings Presentation of Check from Mr. Jerry Sansom, Florida Inland Navigation District Commissioner representing Brevard County, awarding the City $115,672 for construction of Banana River Park Phases I and II. (Timestamp 5:20) Presentation of Check in the amount of $2,400 by Mayor Pro Tem McMillin to the City of Cape Canaveral for the Community Garden Project: He explained the donation represented his first year’s City Council Member salary and was part of his campaign promise. (Timestamp 13.00) Street Pole Banners Staff is working to design new solar light/street pole banners to complement The Space Between branding, City Vision and past/current streetscape projects. Banners will be placed on North Atlantic Avenue, Ridgewood Avenue and SR A1A. Banners will:  Be themed Sun, Space and Sea.  Represent The Space Between brand.  Continue to set Cape Canaveral apart from other Brevard County beachside communities. Early concepts of the new The Space Between street pole banners North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Map Staff has created an interactive map using the GIS Boondock Cities software to illustrate the North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape project. The map will help Staff explore locations for streetscape furniture to include:  Large planters  Benches  Public art / mural locations  Crosswalk locations Staff is also exploring several modern streetscape furniture options. . Solar bench with wifi, charging and built in lights Staff is also designing themed bike racks to be placed in City parks; at buildings, bus stops and along streetscape projects. Early bike rack concepts and scale. Report A Concern Webpage The website Report A Concern form is available to all residents/visitors as a way to send City Staff positive/negative concerns. Here are the most recent Report A Concern submissions the City webpage has received. The form can be used by following this link cityofcapecanaveral.org/reportaconcern *The following submitted concerns are directly from the Report A Concern webpage*  What is your concern?: The bus line now runs North on Canaveral Blvd. We are concerned about the cars/pickup's parking on the street. There is also the worry about the children playing in the street on bikes, skates and playing basketball. The bus's are not following the lower speed limits and we are afraid there could be an accident because of the children playing and the cars parked on the street, this could cause lack of movement for the bus to avoid accidents. Perhaps a no parking and speed limit sign is needed along this part of North Canaveral Blvd. The signage that was in place was removed, but not replaced when the newer signs were installed.  What is your concern?: Need some help with dog waste on my property. I have yet to identify whose dog it is but they have made a habit of my lawn as the restroom with out picking up the waste. My understanding there is a law regarding this. I live on the southwest corner of Ridgewood Ave and Harrison Ave.  What is your concern?: I have NO water and my bill is up to date. PLEASE HELP ME!  What is your concern?: emergency exit signs out since hurricane Mathew and no attempt seen to repair them in working order. 2nd floor occupants in series danger if we have emergency again. senior citizens in on 2nd floor. 8521 canaveralblvd. the breakers.  What is your concern?: I walk the beach almost daily and recently am seeing several dogs on the beach every day, most off leash. Today there were seven there and six not on leashes. The owner did not pick up after them. Have the rules changed?  What is your concern?: The Graffiti tagging in CC has gotten to the point of absurd. I run almost every day on these streets and EVERY SINGLE DAY I see more tagging primarily by "HAPPY" and "SEAQ". What is BCSD doing about this? Task force? Has the paint been analyzed to identify the brand? Wouldn't a good place to start asking questions be ACE Hardware? I don't see it beachside so it ain't the surfers. It is coming from the area around Chandler St. (The Pinks). To ignore it is to condone it. How can concerned CC home owners AKA Tax Payers get involved in stopping this vandalism? I am FED UP with it and a lot of my neighbors are too.  What is your concern?: ***GRAFFITI***. After returning to town after a trip, I am dismayed to see 3 places that have been marked. The BP station sign just south of our new City Hall (side facing south), the south wall of the thrift shop at the intersection of Astronaut & Atlantic & at the construction side next to Ace Hardware. What the heck is going on? Are you going to be able to stop this crap?  What is your concern?: I was at the beach today and a lot of hindu people with a ritual throw a lot of pkastic base an fruit and ashes they where lot of people and live all in the water with stuff on  What is your concern?: My concern is about all the graffiti popping of all over our town. In the last few weeks its showing up more. There are certain apartments in the area that may be contributing to the problem. I love our town and its sad to see this happening. Harrison Ave Resident Complaint Staff from Community Engagement, Culture & Leisure Services and Public Works Services Departments worked together to reconcile a complaint received about the appearance of Harrison Ave. in relation to Canaveral City Park and beach end. Staff responded with appropriate action to the minor landscaping and debris issues. Regular daily maintenance of beach ends, park areas and City property is performed by Staff from multiple departments. Before / After Before / After Mayors' Fitness Challenge Brevard County 2017 For the first time ever, nine mayors in Brevard County are challenging their citizens to get involved in a friendly, healthy competition. The City of Cape Canaveral will be competing for the prize of “MOST ACTIVE CITY 2017” against:  Indian Harbour Beach  Palm Bay  Rockledge  Satellite Beach  West Melbourne  Cocoa Beach  Indialantic  Melbourne This is a FREE 13-week fitness/activity challenge where each municipality’s team reports its minutes of physical activity. Families are encouraged to participate together and get active! You can join the City of Cape Canaveral Team no matter your residency status. The deadline to register is TODAY Friday, January 6, 2017. To register, please visit brevardmayorfitnesschallenge.com/register-here.html or contact Staff at (321) 243-8750. All forms of physical activity count such as:  Walking  Biking  Swimming  Surfing  Yoga  Dancing  Disc Golf  Running  Etc. Connect with the City of Cape Canaveral on social media! Facebook – cityofcapecanaveral, 3,675 page likes, +77 Recent post: Instagram – cityofcapecanaveral, 532 followers, +19 followers Recent posts: Twitter – capecanaveralfl, 843 followers Recent Tweets/Retweets: Pinterest – capecanaveralfl, 604 inspiring pins Periscope – capecanaveralfl, 663 hearts (live stream likes), +16 hearts! Snapchat – capecanaveralfl, 210 point score, 25 followers MailChimp – 280 subscribers Social media bests! Tag the City in photos, tweets and posts to be considered. Community Development Update for Week Ending January 6, 2017 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public, including performing plan reviews, processing permits, conducting inspections, performing site visits, issuing Notices and conducting research. The Building Division conducted 138 inspections; processed 67 new building permit applications; 63 permits picked up and payments processed; updated/printed 33 BTR’s; processed 42 renewal Business Tax Receipts, alarm and/or fire payments; processed 19 BTR payments  Provided inspections for New City Hall to include one (1) second floor window installation; one (1) parapet wall flat deck area; one (1) wall framing storage room upper deck and one (1) truss engineering and attachment.  Processed four (4) new contractor information packets (Contractor License, Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.  Assisted 26 walk-in customers regarding miscellaneous items.  Processed two (2) records request.  Responded to 32 emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors and home inspectors.  Responded to five (5) voicemails.  Responded to 190 incoming phone calls.  Contacted one (1) contractor regarding scheduling final inspections for building permits that are nearing expiration & permits recently expired.  Scanned 87 pages of Certificates of Insurance.  Processed one (1) payment for Building Permit and one (1) Site Development Permit for Commercial Distillery/Warehouse on Central Blvd.  Processed payments for Building Permit/Impact Fees for Cumberland Farms.  Processed two (2) payments for Building Permits for new townhomes on Ocean Garden Lane.  Processed two (2) Right-of-Way permits for FPL.  Attended Retirement Training.  Compiled report for Building Official for ISO.  Researched Florida Statute regarding fees paid for ½ year.  Prepared letters regarding revocation of BTR’s.  Researched businesses requiring more than one BTR when the business has more than one classification and/or State License.  Processed 20 BTR adjustments.  Responded to 35 phone calls regarding BTR information.  Assisted 26 walk-in customers regarding BTR’s. Code Enforcement performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Received eight (8) new requests giving life-safety issues priority, followed closely by community appearance and property maintenance.  Provided front counter coverage and assisted 15 citizens with building/code enforcement requests.  Conducted 21 site inspections.  Removed 10 signs from right-of-way/telephone poles within the City.  Responded to 32 voicemails regarding complaints/inquiries.  Responded to 25 lien search requests.  Code Enforcement Officers continue to conduct daily community sweeps for visible violations throughout the City.  Obtained compliance in the field for six (6) Code violations.  Issued six (6) door tags for visible violations to be corrected.  Issued one (1) Notice of Violation.  Issued two (2) compliance letters. Planning performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Records Management – 6,629 pages of documents scanned/verified; converted 31 pdf. files in Laserfiche and prepared 27 large format plans for outsource scanning.  There is no January Board of Adjustment meeting.  The Space Coast Seafarers Ministry has been approved for temporary parking of up to four recreational vehicles at First Baptist Church in connection with planned improvements at the Ministry. Parking is limited to 90 days and will be located in the rear of the church building. The vehicles will house individuals who donate their labor. The units will connect to public water and sewer service. The Ministry is a non-profit group that ministers to men and women who work on the ships coming to the Port. They provide daily chapel services and give away Bibles in over 60 languages.  Met with Brevard County Sheriff’s Office personnel to discuss a course of action to address the rash of graffiti occurring in the City. Staff has/will continue to work with property owners to eliminate this as it occurs and to proactively identify its source.  Met with Staff to discuss landscaping/buffering requirements associated with Ocean Woods project. As part of its approval, this project was required to maintain a natural buffer on south and north perimeters. Staff will continue to work with property managers to ensure this is maintained/augmented.  Staff/consultants provided feedback to developers of Cumberland Farms project regarding access management concerns raised by Florida Department of Transportation. FDOT is objecting to one of the access points. Staff maintains that the driveway in question provides better internal circulation for deliveries by separating truck and automobile traffic. Economic Development Update for Week Ending January 6, 2017 Performed day to day duties/responsibilities, conducted various meetings with business stakeholders, potential investors, citizens, realtors and Staff. Performed site visits and conducted research as necessary.  City Hall status: o Rooftop air conditioners have been delivered. o Architectural foam has been delivered. o Final roof framing is being completed. Front dormers and stair tower trusses installed. o Window installation continues. o Interior framing of 2nd floor is underway. o 2nd floor sprinkler system piping installation is underway. nn  North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project Phase 2 update: From its intersection with SR A1A north to George King Blvd. in Port Canaveral – the creation of a community-centered, themed public “Art in the Landscape” project will honor the historic significance of N. Atlantic Avenue as the road that took America’s first generation of astronauts northward to the original Cape Canaveral launching facilities. Boosting awareness of the City’s roots tied to America’s Space Pioneering days will further establish our unique identity. Reviewing previous plans, historical elements and how the branding can be integrated into the outdoor environment, the goal is to invigorate the thoroughfare with place-making/iconic features, new green spaces, shade, benches, informational panels about related significant events and possibly a centerpiece 4-faced pedestal clock and landscaping for residents and visitors to enjoy. We currently have agreements for two easements and a tentative agreement for a third:  South entrance: Cumberland Farms, at 8000 Astronaut Blvd. An entrance feature will be placed at the southern tip of the site. This is where the City begins to tell the story of the historic roadway.  Mid-way: Through the generosity of the Wagner’s, we recently obtained property on both the east and west sides of N. Atlantic Ave. at 8817 N. Atlantic Ave. (Southgate Mobile Home Park). We are very grateful to the Wagner’s!  North Entrance: Property owner/developer Randy May has indicated a willingness to grant the City an easement. In November 2016, the DRC met to review his proposed 54,000 s.f. storage building located on this M1-zoned parcel at the north end of the City accessed by Challenger Road from George King Blvd. The “L-shaped” parcel also fronts on N. Atlantic Ave. Along with Community Engagement Director, met with Mr. Mays this week to discuss/develop the easement. This easement would “bookend” the project with interpretative art, storyboard panels, shade structures, bike racks and possibly some disc golf.  City/Port Connector roads status: o Port Canaveral staff indicated that the Port Master Plan Consultant will hold one additional public meeting in late January or early February to gather input on the proposed Port Master Plan. The Connector roads are expected to be a component of the Master Plan. The City and the Port have supported the Connector roads concept since December 2015.  Please see attached Press Release from Port Canaveral. Monday, January 2, 2017 New Port Commissioners Installed and Board Officers Selected (L-R) Commissioner Micah Loyd; Secretary/Treasurer Jerry Allender; Chairman Tom Weinberg; Vice Chairman Wayne Justice; Commissioner Bob Harvey. New Commissioners Loyd of District 2 and Harvey of District 4 formally were installed during the November Commission meeting. Tom Weinberg was selected as Chairman. More information is available in the November/December edition of the Port magazine. Subscribe free at www.portcanaveral.com/connect. More Than 40,000 Toys for Tots Distributed Through Titusville Logistics Center Port Canaveral partnered with Toys for Tots as a drop-off location and also by providing 30,000 square feet of open space in the Titusville Logistics Center at no charge for staging and distribution. More than 40,000 toys passed through the warehouse where a team of 50 volunteers handled their collection, sorting, packaging, counting and distribution. The generosity of the Port community and surrounding districts served more than 350 local families and provided gifts to more than 880 children. Campaign organizers, led by Titusville Chamber president Marcia Gaedcke, expressed gratitude for the use of the Logistics Center for staging and distributing this year's donations. “It could not have been more perfect for our needs,” Gaedcke said. Gratitude Lunch Benefits United Way The Canaveral Port Authority hosted its first Community Gratitude Lunch in newly renovated Cruise Terminal 5. Proceeds from ticket sales were contributed to United Way of Brevard’s annual funding campaign. The fun and informative event included a presentation from guest speaker Officer Ben Tobias — “You Went Viral!... Now What Do You Do?” Tobias is the Public Information Officer for the Gainesville Police Department and the person who posted the now-famous video on Facebook showing Officer Bobby White responding to a noise complaint by joining neighborhood kids in a game of street basketball. The event concluded with a surprise game of basketball between Port and United Way executives and teams drafted from the audience, cheered on by all attendees. Double Sail-a-bration Weekend Welcomes Two New Cruise Ships In November, two of the world’s largest ships arrived to call Canaveral home — Norwegian Cruise Line’s 4,100-plus-passenger Norwegian Epic and Royal Caribbean International’s 7,000-plus-passenger Oasis of the Seas. On Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th, traditional Port welcome ceremonies introduced community leaders to the new arrivals. During the afternoons, Port-hosted Sail- a-brations in Jetty Park gave the local community and families from near and far the opportunity to have fun and wish these majestic ships bon voyage. More information on new cruise ships and new cruise facilities is featured in the November/December Port magazine at portcanaveral.com. Strategic Planning: Community Invited To Tell Us What They Think On November 3, community members gathered at three different locations during three different times of the day to learn more about the Port’s business and offer input on its future direction. A morning session was held at the Port Maritime Center, an afternoon session at the Port Canaveral Logistics Center at Titusville and an evening session at Merritt Island High School. The public sessions were part of the development of a 20-year strategic master plan for the Port. The document will provide a framework for future land-use decisions, helping the Port Authority balance its responsibilities as a community resource and environmental steward while being an active cruise and cargo port. The Port Authority plans to hold another public meeting once all the research is reviewed and preliminary master plan alternatives are prepared. Get Connected Building Community. Creating Opportunity. Canaveral Port Authority | 445 Challenger Road, Suite 301, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Unsubscribe t.morley@cityofcapecanaveral.org About our service provider Sent by portnews@portcanaveral.com Culture and Leisure Services Update for Week Ending January 6, 2017 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  City Manager  Administrative/Financial Services Director  Florida League of Cities FMPTF Training  Community Development Director Athletic Leagues - Monday morning mixed doubles tennis will finish the last match of the season on January 9 with a new league following on January 23. Tuesday night fast feed tennis continued with five registered players of all skill levels enjoying the friendly competition. Wednesday night intermediate tennis continued playoff matches with the semifinals being held next week. Wednesday night advanced racquetball completed the half way point of the regular season. This league remains very competitive with only a few points separating players from the top rankings. Staff continues to register new players for a new Thursday night intermediate tennis starting on January 19. Zumba – Zumba with Virginia is back! If you’re looking for a very fun workout to shed those holiday pounds, look no further than Zumba at the Recreation Complex on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $7 per session gets you in the party or you can purchase a 10 session punch card for $60. Class fills up as word gets out so get here early to ensure your spot. Pickleball – The weather is cool and the Pickleballers are back in action. What is Pickleball? It’s a racket sport combining badminton, tennis and ping pong into a fun game of all ages. Two courts are set up for everyone’s enjoyment at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Farmers Market – Everyone is invited to enjoy fresh produce, baked goods and artisanal products offered at the new and improved Farmers Market. See you Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Taylor Avenue adjacent the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Cape Canaveral Library – If enhancing your culture or painting skills is one of your new year’s resolutions, the library is ready to help you in that journey. They have many new exciting programs waiting to be discovered. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending January 6, 2017 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)/Sanitary Sewer System  Oxidation Ditch Rehabilitation Project. Pre-construction meeting held on October 20; numerous valves, piping, aerators, etc. and other materials already ordered/in fabrication. Consultant staff reviewing/revising/approving shop drawings. Mobilization of heavy equipment scheduled for January. This is one of the projects funded through the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan.  Clarifier Maintenance. Staff conducted preventative maintenance (PM) inside one of the WWTP clarifiers. The main purpose of the clarifiers is to remove settle-able solids from the wastewater stream. Over time the clarifiers experience a buildup of algae and must be drained/cleaned. The process of cleaning the clarifiers requires a minimum of four employees; one spotter on top, two in the tank and one outside the access door. Algae is removed manually and dumped into a dumpster for offsite disposal. PM activities in clarifier (note algae buildup).  Lift Station No. 13 Improvements. The submersible pump in Lift Station No. 13 was replaced with a larger pump to reduce potential overflow of effluent during high flow periods. This was a budgeted item for FY2016-2017. Replacement of submersible pump in Lift Station No. 13. Stormwater  Canaveral City Park Ex-filtration Project. Contractor completed installation of underground stormwater chambers at both the softball and Little League fields. Contractor is currently replacing several stormwater inlets in vicinity of City Park and replacing athletic facilities at both fields. Sandpiper Park (playground), Youth Center and basketball courts will remain open. Project is being funded with two grants from (1) FDEP and (2) State Legislature funds as well as funds from the City. The City also received an additional $50,380 in grant funds from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for this Project. Condition of softball field on January 3 – looking southeast.  Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan. Staff is preparing documentation for submittal to Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department (BCNRMD) requesting funding for eight stormwater improvement projects to be completed in FY2016- 2017. If selected, funding will be available beginning in March 2017. Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)  North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Contractor completed major project tasks and “punch list” items. Substantial Completion Inspection performed by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on December 12; Final Completion Inspection performed on December 22. FDOT portion of Project is complete. The City will install decorative street signs/poles, solar-powered street lights, decorative crosswalks and additional plantings beginning in January 2017. Miscellaneous  BCNRMD Meeting. Personnel from BCNRMD conducted a seminar with Staff on the proper storage/disposal of used oil, non-hazardous and hazardous wastes. Changes to current storage/disposal practices are being implemented at PWS.  Grant Status. Attached.  Project Status Report. Attached.  Shoreline Online Newsletter. Visit the below link to view Shoreline, the monthly newsletter of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association: http://www.fsbpa.com/documents/0117Shoreline.pdf Current Grant-Funded Projects Funding Agency Grant Amount Status North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project Florida Department of Transportation $1,939,821 Project complete. Canaveral City Park Project Florida Department of Environmental Protection - EPA 319/State Legislature $648,642 and $589,000; Total = $1,187,262 (plus additional $50,380) Project initiated in August 2016; completion date of early-2017. New ATV for PWS Surfing's Evolution and Preservation Foundation $5,000 Funding provided for new ATV for beach activities. Canaveral City Park Master Plan Florida Department of Economic Opportunity $12,000 Funding provided to prepare a Master Plan for Canaveral City Park; project initiated. Pedestrian and Cycling Plan (Mobility Plan) Florida Department of Economic Opportunity $28,000 Funding provided to revise the Draft Pedestrian and Cycling Plan; project initiated. Shoreline Restoration Florida Department of Environmental Protection - EPA 319 $98,400 Armoring of shoreline at Manatee Sanctuary and Banana River Parks; project currently in design phase. Possible Grant-Funded Projects Funding Agency Grant Amount Request Status Manatee Sanctuary Park Improvements Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program $50,000 Funding request to establish a playground at Manatee Sanctuary Park; grant application submitted in August 2016. Electric Auto Charging Stations Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant $28,000 Funding request to install solar-powered charging stations at Manatee Sanctuary Park and Banana River Park; grant application submitted in October 2016. Nutrient-Separating Baffle Box Upgrades SJRWMD Cost-Sharing Program and TMDL Water Quality Restoration Grant $200,000 Application will be made to two agencies in early-2017 to fund upgrading of five baffle boxes. GRANT FUNDING/APPLICATIONS Major Projects (Design Phase)SRF ProjectConsultantQuote AmountCouncil Mtg DateDrawings/ Bid Specs StatusCity ContactCon-struction Start DateStatusSR A1A Streetscape ProjectFDOT/Kimley HornNA TBD Initiated Todd TBDSpace Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) project approval recommendation submitted to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in October 2014. Additional resolution to FDOT approved by City Council in May 2015. Waiting on completion of engineering study and FDOT funding of project.IM Building ReplacementGLE $80k Jun '15 Completed Jeff FY17/18Surveying, geotech work and engineering design work completed; project temporarily placed on hold.Oak Lane ImprovementsPekar $19k TBD Completed Jeff TBDEngineering drawings for roadway corridor improvements complete.Estuary Restoration ProjectPekar $8k TBDPreliminary Tasks InitiatedJeff FY16/17USACOE Project at western end of Long Point Road; currently preparing preliminary documents. Holman Road Sewer Improvements (Phases II/III)XTetraTech Mar '17 Completed Jeff/June FY16/17 Project to be advertised for bids in early-2017.Shoreline RestorationPekar $18k Apr '17 Initiated Jeff FY16/17Restoration of shoreline at Manatee Sanctuary and Banana River Parks. Project currently being designed.Cocoa Palms LIDPekar TBD Mar '17 Initiated Jeff FY16/17Stormwater improvement project as detailed in City's CIP. Currently in discussions with property owner.Carver Cove SwalePekar TBD Mar '17 Initiated Jeff FY16/17Stormwater improvement project as detailed in City's CIP. Currently in discussions with property owner.MAJOR PWS PROJECTS Nutrient-Separating Baffle Box UpgradesNA TBD TBD Initiated Jeff FY16/17Grant applications (2) currently being prepared; project cost estimated of $200,000.Major Projects (Construction/Re-port Phase)SRF ProjectContractorBid AmountEst. Council Mtg DateConstruc- tion/Study Start DateCity ContactEst. Con-struction/Report End DateStatusNorth Atlantic Avenue StreetscapeGibbs & Register$2.79 MillionOct '15 Feb '16 Jeff FY16/17FDOT portion of project complete. Additional activities to be performed by City Staff.Canaveral City Park Ex-filtration ProjectVillages Construction, Inc.$1.8 MillionJun '16 Aug '16 Jeff FY16/17Construction initiated in August 2016; project completion date of early-2017.Cape Canaveral Pedestrian and Cycling Plan/Canaveral City Park Master PlanKimley-Horn $40,000 NA Nov '16 Joshua FY16/17Project initiated on November 1; master plans currently in preparation.Oxidation Ditch RedesignXFlorida Design Contractors, Inc.$2.4 MillionJul '16 Nov '16 Jeff/June FY16/17Specialty equipment ordered/in fabrication; contractor mobilization in January 2017.Note: SRF - State Revolving Fund. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending January 6, 2017 Page 1 of 2 The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct continues to patrol the beach and beach access points throughout the City of Cape Canaveral. During the month of December 2016, Deputies conducted 68 individual patrols and found 3 homeless individuals sleeping in the area. Patrol Division Monthly Statistics December 2016 Type Monthly Total Case Reports Written 180 Case Reports Closed 116 Arrests Made 77 Front Desk Monthly Statistics December 2016 Type Monthly Total Phone Calls Answered 332 Walk-ups Assisted 219 Fingerprint Cards Completed 45 Notary Assistance for Citizens 10 Citizen On Patrol Monthly Statistics December 2016 Type Monthly Total Patrol Hours Completed 56 Office/Training/Meeting/Detail Hours 67 Miles Driven 488 Total Volunteer Hours 123 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct continues to patrol the beach and beach access points throughout the City of Cape Canaveral. During the week of December 29 through January 4, Deputies conducted 12 individual patrols and found 1 homeless individual sleeping in the area. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct continues to work towards identifying those individuals responsible for the graffiti at various locations throughout the City. Several leads have been developed and are being investigated diligently. Patrol Division Weekly Statistics December 29, 2016 thru January 4, 2017 Type Weekly Total Case Reports Written 20 Case Reports Closed 16 Arrests Made 19 Front Desk Weekly Statistics December 29, 2016 thru January 4, 2017 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 32 Walk-ups Assisted 6 Fingerprint Cards Completed 2 Notary Assistance for Citizens 1 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics December 29, 2016 thru January 4, 2017 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 4 Office/Training/Meeting Hours 18 Miles Driven 122 Total Volunteer Hours 22