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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update 01-20-2017 Contents Cape Canaveral VISION Statement Administrative Services Action Tracking Community Engagement Community Development Economic Development Culture & Leisure Services Public Works Services Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Canaveral Fire Rescue 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 20, 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 City Attorney, City Engineer, consulting surveyor, PWS Deputy Director, Capital Projects Director and Community Development Director regarding alignment of Oak Lane and conflicting surveys related to the 127 Oak Lane Property. • Attended Regular City Council Meeting. • Facilitated Staff Meeting. • Met with Dr. Tom Freijo and Community Development Director to discuss the upcoming annual City Council retreat scheduled for March 29, 2017. • EA attended Staff Meeting. • EA updated Action Tracking. • EA provided assistance to City Council Members and select Department Directors. 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. • Council Meetings – attended 1-17-17 Regular Meeting; continued preparing Agenda/Items for 2-21-17 Regular Meeting. • Election – final Campaign Treasurers Reports, Report Code TR (Termination Report) are due from candidates on or before 02-06-17; none have been received as of yet. • Ethics – provided information to City Council and Staff regarding Annual Ethics Training available from the John Scott Dailey Institute of Government at Florida State University and on the Florida Commission on Ethics website http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/; elected officials are required to complete Ethics training annually by law; updated Commission on Ethics Coordinators Financial Disclosure List Update page online – using the list, the Commission mails out financial disclosure forms (in the next month or so) to elected officials and others requesting those individuals file by July 1st. • Attended Brevard County City Clerk’s Association meeting in Malabar. • Attended Staff meeting. • Met with City Manager and select Department Directors regarding various items/issues. Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. • Met with Directors, Florida League of Cities representative and FEMA team regarding the process of accumulating/completing necessary documentation to finalize City’s claim for Hurricane Matthew. • Attended Regular City Council Meeting. • Attended Staff Meeting. • Met with HR Director regarding organizational/staffing issues. Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Highlights: Legal Updates New York Increases its Minimum Wage Rate and the Minimum Salary Level for Exempt For non-exempt employees, the minimum wage increases significantly surpass the current Federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Within the next three years, minimum wage for all New York City employees will be $15.00 an hour, while the surrounding counties follow a more staggered implementation schedule. EEOC Releases Guidance Concerning the Mental Health Provider’s Role in ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Reasonable Accommodation Requests The EEOC recently published guidance for mental health providers describing their role in an employee or applicant’s request for a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). While the guidance is primarily aimed at providing information to mental health providers, it also presents the EEOC’s clarification on the ADA and the reasonable accommodation process, which should interest employers and practitioners alike. The ADA and Reasonable Accommodation The EEOC provided a primer on the ADA, reminding readers that ADA prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from disability-based discrimination. The Federal statute also allows employees and job applicants with disabilities the right to seek reasonable accommodations at work. EEOC outlined the following “reasonable accommodations”. Altered break and work schedules to, for example, attend medical appointments. Time off for medical treatment. Changes in supervisory methods; for example, provision of written instructions and breaking tasks into smaller component parts. Elimination of non-essential job functions that someone cannot perform because of a disability. Re-assignment to a vacant position when an employee had successfully performed job duties, but can no longer do so because of a disability. While the EEOC reminded readers that this list is not exhaustive, it provides a helpful prompt for employers engaged in the interactive dialogue with employees seeking reasonable accommodations. Mental Health Conditions Qualify for Reasonable Accommodations? Major depressive disorder Bipolar disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder Schizophrenia The EEOC noted that this list is not exhaustive. In addition, the guidance provided that the ADA does not protect individuals currently engaging in illegal drug use nor does it require employers to tolerate use of alcohol or illegal drugs on the job. An employee with alcoholism or who was addicted to drugs in the past may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation. Employers Obligations in the Reasonable Accommodation Process The EEOC cautioned that while employers are legally required to provide a reasonable accommodation to assist disabled employees with job duties, employers are not obligated to provide accommodations that are facially unreasonable or which would cause significant financial or operational difficulties to employers. Finally, employers are not obliged to retain employees who cannot perform their jobs even with a reasonable accommodation and that information related to a request for a reasonable accommodation is confidential and that adverse action taken as a result of information provided through an accommodation request is a violation of the ADA. Update on ACA Repeal and Replace Activity Republican lawmakers have taken the first steps toward repealing portions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). What’s going to happen next? • The four committees will have until January 27th to produce legislation implementing the health care reform instructions from the budget. This budget reconciliation legislation will then be what actually repeals the various portions of the ACA. A budget reconciliation bill can be passed by a simple majority, which the Republicans hold in both houses of Congress; budget measures cannot be filibustered, negating the last remaining option for Democrats to halt the repeal process. In order to use the reconciliation process, the legislation must be limited to provisions directly impacting budgetary issues. As such, the repeal legislation could target the Employer Mandate, the individual mandate penalty for not purchasing health coverage, the ACA expansion of Medicaid, tax credits to purchase Public Exchange (Marketplace) coverage and other tax-related changes from the ACA. • Recent comments by prominent Republicans, including the president-elect and House Speaker Paul Ryan, have signaled an intent to introduce legislation to replace the ACA at the same time as they vote to repeal it. • This repeal effort is the source of great uncertainty facing many of the measures included in the ACA. For six years, Republican leadership has pledged to repeal the ACA, but the party has been unable to coalesce around a proposal for replacing it, nor is it in full agreement on a timeline for eliminating the Act’s provisions. Complete repeal of the ACA, and most replacement proposals, would require a 60-vote supermajority in the Senate which the Republicans cannot achieve without the aid of at least 8 Democrats. • A vote on repeal legislation is not expected until sometime in the spring with estimates ranging from late February to April. The effective date of the repeal could be immediate or set for a future date perhaps two to four years from now, which could vary by provision. What’s the Bottom Line? While changes may be on the horizon, the ACA remains the law today. Remember the forms are due to employees by March 2, 2017 and to the IRS by February 28th if filing on paper, or by March 31st if filing electronically (as required for groups with 250 or more forms). • HR, Community Development Director and Building Official interviewed candidates for the Code Enforcement Officer vacancy and qualifications are being evaluated. • City Staff participated in a highly beneficial FEMA task force meeting where additional clarification was provided for resolution of the City’s claim. Florida League of Cities provided a member advocate which was very helpful in coordinating documentation and claims processing. • The City has entered into an agreement with Career Source Brevard in order to access Federal Grant money intended to provide personnel and equipment for Hurricane Matthew recovery projects. Public Works Services and Culture and Leisure Services “seized the opportunity” to utilize the offer in order to more quickly and economically complete “non-priority” restoration projects still remaining. Action Tracking for Week Ending 01/20/2017Council Action Assigned to Date AssignedDate to be CompletedDate Completed Status ReportResolution No. 2014-07; Resolution forAssistance 2014 under the Florida InlandNavigation District Waterways AssistanceProgram; providing for repeal of priorinconsistent Resolutions; severability and aneffective date. C&LS 3/18/2014 12/2/2016 12/16/2016 Shade element for playground was installed 12/16/2016. New City Hall. City Mgr/ED 5/20/2014 4/15/2017Low-slope roofing materials delivered; southeast stair tower trusses & metal decking complete-all roof framing work complete. Scaffolding has been erected & architectural foam/stuccoapplication is underway. Tradework on 1st floor is 95% complete. Tradework on 2nd floor is50% complete Vaulted stormwater chambers are 50% complete.Authorize removal of a Specimen Tree at309 Madison Avenue.CD 7/21/2015 TBD by contractor 1/10/2017 Permittee passed away; project is not moving forward.Resolution No. 2016-03; providing for twoseparate divisions of land related to twoadjoining parcels of land located alongAstronaut Boulevard and owned by RobertA. Baugher, Trustee, and Kyriacos J. Laggesand Marianthi Lagges, Trustee for purposesof adjusting property boundaries for futuredevelopment purposes; providing for Unityof Title agreements to establish new lots ofrecord for development permit purposes;providing for repeal of prior inconsistentresolutions, severability, and an effectivedate. CCO/CA/CD 3/22/2016 2/28/2017CD will prepare a resolutionretroactivelyextending the deadline for submittal of the recordabledocuments for Council's consideration at the February 21, 2017 Meeting. Approve the purchase of an EmergencyPower Standby Generator for Lift StationNo. 7 located at 715 Thurm Boulevard inManatee Sanctuary Park in the amount of$65,692. PWS 10/18/2016 1/31/2017 Council approved purchase; PWS tasked with follow-up.\\CAPE‐MAIN\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2017\01‐20‐2017\City Council Action Tracking 2017.xlsx Page 1 Action Tracking for Week Ending 01/20/2017Council Action Assigned to Date AssignedDate to be CompletedDate Completed Status ReportOrdinance No. 05-2016; granting anEconomic Development Ad Valorem TaxExemption to Project Zeus; providing anexpiration date for the Exemption; findingthat the business meets the requirements ofsection 196.012(15), Florida Statutes;providing for proof of eligibility forExemption; providing a requirement for anannual report; providing for the repeal ofprior inconsistentordinances and resolutions;severability and an effective date, firstreading. CCO/ED Dir/City Atty10/18/2016 1/23/2017As of 1-18-2017, CHSi has not executed Economic Incentive Agrmt or Lease Agrmt withproperty owner. CCO processed Ordinance.Resolution No. 2016-28; appointing andreappointing Members to the Business &Economic DevelopmentBoard of the City ofCape Canaveral; providing for the repeal ofprior inconsistent resolutions; severabilityand an effective date. (Omar Capellan,Patrick Daniels, Mark Derman, Ron Foleno,Leonard Johnson and Mike Moulton).CCO/City Atty 11/15/2016 11/23/2016 11/22/2016Council reappointed Omar Capellan and appointed Patrick Daniels, Mark Derman, Ron Foleno& Mike Moulton as Regular Members and Leonard Johnson as an Alternate Member. CityAttorney revised Resolution & CCO processed.Approve the Sole-Source purchase andinstallation of a De-grit system consisting ofa Screw Classifier, Cyclone and Jeta Unitfrom Ovivo USA, LLC in the amount of$183,534.00.PWS/CCO 11/15/2016 4/17/2017 City Council approved purchase; system has been ordered.Presentation to Former Council MemberJohn Bond.N/A N/A N/A N/A Mayor Hoog facilitated Presentation.Presentation of check from Mr. JerrySansom, Florida Inland Navigation DistrictCommissioner representing Brevard County,awarding the City $115,672 for constructionof Banana River Park Phases I and II.N/A N/A N/A N/A City Council accepted check.\\CAPE‐MAIN\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2017\01‐20‐2017\City Council Action Tracking 2017.xlsx Page 2 Action Tracking for Week Ending 01/20/2017Council Action Assigned to Date AssignedDate to be CompletedDate Completed Status ReportMayor Pro Tem McMillin presents $2,400check to City (Community Garden).N/A N/A N/A N/A City Council accepted check.Approve Minutes for November 15, 2016Regular City Council Meeting.CCO 12/20/2016 12/21/2016 12/21/2016 CCO processed and distributed.Approve Contract for Purchase and Sale of aportion of property located at 8817 NorthAtlantic Avenue in the amount of $10.00and authorize City Manager to execute same;accept North Atlantic Avenue Amenity andMaintenance Easement Agreement at 8817North Atlantic Avenue and authorizeexecution of same. City Atty/CE 12/20/2016 3/20/2017City Council approved Easement & Purchase/Sale Contract; City Atty & property ownerreviewed/approved the two surveys. City Atty coordinating Partial Release of Mortgage fromproperty owner. Closing date has been extended 30 days by mutual consent.Approve First Modification to Port of CallDevelopment Agreement between City ofCape Canaveral and Astronaut Properties,LLC and authorize the City Manager toexecute same. ED/City Atty 12/20/2016 1/20/2017Developer does not have a signed lease with CHSi, but he will sign First Modification to Port ofCall Development Agreement reardless. Expect to receive it week of 1/16/2017. Ordinance No. 01-2017; amending Chapter6, Article III of the Cape Canaveral CityCode to clarify that drinking, consumption orpossession of open containers of alcoholicbeverages upon public dune crossovers isunlawful; providing for penalties forviolations of Chapter 6, Article III of theCape Canaveral City Code, including a ClassI Civil Citation penalty; providing for therepeal of prior inconsistent ordinances andresolutions;incorporationinto the City Code;severability and an effective date. C&LS/CCO/CD 12/20/2016 1/18/2017 1/18/2017Council adopted Ordinance at second reading; CCO processed; BCSO and Code Enforcement is tasked with follow-up.\\CAPE‐MAIN\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2017\01‐20‐2017\City Council Action Tracking 2017.xlsx Page 3 Action Tracking for Week Ending 01/20/2017Council Action Assigned to Date AssignedDate to be CompletedDate Completed Status ReportOrdinance No. 02-2017; amendingAppendix B of the City Code, related toassessment of Building Permit fees;providing for the repeal of prior inconsistentordinances and resolutions; incorporationinto the Code; severability and an effectivedate, first reading. CCO/CD 12/20/2016 1/18/2017 1/18/2017 Council adopted Ordinance at second reading; CCO processed; CD is tasked with follow-up.Appointment of Voting Delegate/Directorand an Alternate to the Space Coast Leagueof Cities. CCO 12/20/2016 12/22/2016 12/21/2016City Council appointed Council Member Mike Brown as Voting Delegate/Director and Council Member Betty Walsh as Alternate to the Space Coast League of Cities. CCO notified SCLOC.Recognition of Tim Carlisle for bravery andquick action during an apartment fire onNovember 7, 2016 at 112 BuchananAvenue. N/A N/A N/A N/A Personalized recognition clock was presented to Tim Carlisle.Presentation of Key to the City to Melanieand Rick Evans and proclaiming January 17,2017 as Melanie and Rick Evans Day. N/A N/A N/A N/A Key to the City was presented to Melanie and Rick Evans.Approve Minutes for December 20, 2016Regular City Council Meeting.CCO 1/17/2017 1/18/2017 1/18/2017 CCO processed/distributed.Ordinance No. 03-2017; amending Sections50-4 and 2-283 of the Cape Canaveral CityCode regulating sleeping and camping uponpublic streets and sidewalks, beach endstreets, beach dune crossovers, beaches andparks; providing for procedures to removepersonal property remaining in camp sites;providing for penalties;and providing for therepeal of prior inconsistent ordinances andresolutions,incorporationinto the City Code;severability and an effective date, firstreading. CCO/C&LS 1/17/2017 2/22/2017Council adopted Ordinance at first reading. CCO will prepare/place legal ad; C&LS will prepare Agenda Cover for second reading on 2/21/2017.Authorize removal of two (2) SpecimenTrees at 110 & 112 Ocean Garden Lane at amitigation ratio of one-to-one. CD 1/17/2017 2/17/2017 Council authorized removal of two (2) Specimen Trees at a mitigation ratio of one-to-one.\\CAPE‐MAIN\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2017\01‐20‐2017\City Council Action Tracking 2017.xlsx Page 4 Community Engagement Update for Week Ending January 20, 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: Mayors' Fitness Challenge Brevard County 2017 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP! The City of Cape Canaveral has over 100 sign ups and the list is still growing! 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. Deadline to register has been extended to Friday, January 20, 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. 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 • Cocoa (newly added) Periscope Staff used the free live stream app to broadcast the January 17, 2017 City Council Meeting. The broadcast had 46 viewers from around the City and the world! Periscope is a free smart device app that ties into the social media platform Twitter. To learn about Twitter and Periscope, you can attend the free City sponsored Tech Talk at the Canaveral Public Library on Monday, February 27, 2017 from 5-7 PM. More information about upcoming City events can be found here: cityofcapecanaveral.org/events Sidewalk/Mobility Plan Staff is working with Kimley-Horn to map existing/usable/non-usable sidewalks throughout the Cape Canaveral presidential streets. The focus of the mobility plan is East/West from N. Atlantic Ave. to Ridgewood Ave. and North/South from Washington Ave. to Grant Ave. Using the mapping software Boondock Cities, Staff is creating a working file of City sidewalks. Brevard County Network Consortium Staff attended the Space Coast/Brevard County Master Fiber Optic discussion on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Viera. In attendance were representatives from: • Brevard County • City of Melbourne • Representatives for Lisa Cullen • City of Cocoa • City of Rockledge • Representatives from the State Attorney’s Office • City of Palm Bay The group discussed past, current and future fiber optic projects throughout Florida and other states. Those in attendance were given a copy/sample of a Fiber Optic and Communications Interlocal Agreement. The goal of the meeting was to explore fiber optic options in Brevard County and create a co-op that worked together to replace/install new high speed network fiber. Fiber has the following benefits: • Greater bandwidth – more information can be transferred • More punch in a smaller package • No spark hazard Staff learned a major disadvantage to fiber is the cost; a co-op of cities working together would benefit all of Brevard County/Florida. Representatives from each City will work with their staff to determine actual City fiber demand/project feasibility. 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 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?: More graffiti at beach end of Washington ST.Black paint on the back side of the sign by the ramp. • What is your concern?: Requesting "No Trucks" sign added to the street sign at the corner of A!A and Fillmore Avenue. Please note: With the closing of Polk and all the street parties held on Taylor, traffic has become used to diverting to Fillmore Ave. The amount of traffic has increased tremendously since the city began First Friday. Closing Polk only added more opportunities to speed down Fillmore. Can we at least try and discourage truck traffic. Connect with the City of Cape Canaveral on social media! Facebook – cityofcapecanaveral, 3,692 page likes, +3 page likes Instagram – cityofcapecanaveral, 547 followers, +6 followers Twitter – capecanaveralfl, 849 followers, +5 follower Recent Tweets/Retweet: Pinterest – capecanaveralfl, 604 inspiring pins Periscope – capecanaveralfl, 741 hearts (live stream likes), +78 hearts! Snapchat – capecanaveralfl, 210 point score MailChimp – 282 subscribers, +2 subscribers Social media bests! Tag the City in photos, tweets and posts to be considered. Community Development Update for Week Ending January 20, 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 58 inspections; processed 20 new building permit applications; 59 permits picked up and payments processed; processed 10 new Business Tax Receipts and 10 BTR payments. • Provided inspections for New City Hall to include one (1) pre-pour canopy and arcade column base. • Processed two (2) new contractor information packets (Contractor License, Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral. • Assisted seven (7) walk-in customers regarding miscellaneous items. • Processed one (1) records request. • Responded to 12 emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors and home inspectors. • Responded to five (5) voicemails. • Responded to 66 incoming phone calls. • Contacted one (1) contractor regarding scheduling final inspections for building permits that are nearing expiration & permits recently expired. • Scanned five (5) pages of Certificates of Insurance. • Processed one (1) payment for Manatee Bay Drive Impact Fees. • Printed/mailed 147 past due BTR’s. • Researched State Licenses. • Responded to 30 phone calls/assisted 17 walk-in customers regarding BTR information. Code Enforcement performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights: • Received five (5) 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 40 site inspections. • Removed four (4) signs from right-of-way/telephone poles within the City. • Responded to 20 voicemails regarding complaints/inquiries. • Responded to 32 lien search requests. • Code Enforcement Officer continues to conduct daily community sweeps for visible violations throughout the City. • Obtained compliance in the field for one (1) Code violation. • Issued three (3) door tags for visible violations to be corrected. • Issued two (2) Notices of Violation. • Issued one (1) compliance letter. Planning performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights: • Records Management – 868 pages of documents scanned/verified; converted 31 pdf. files in Laserfiche. • Attended monthly Staff Meeting. • Assisted Building Department’s Senior Secretary with Code Enforcement Board Meeting on January 19, 2017. • In conjunction with HR Director and Building Official, conducted four interviews for the vacant Code Enforcement Officer position. • In conjunction with the City Attorney, met with consulting surveyor in regards to the alignment of Oak Lane and the conflicting surveys related to the 127 Oak Lane property. In summary, the City is moving forward with determining the true alignment/right-of-way of Oak Lane to facilitate a future improvement project. The property boundary dispute is a private matter which the City will not be a party to. • In conjunction with Economic Development Director, met with property owner in the northern Astronaut Boulevard corridor regarding plans for future roads connecting the Port with the City. • Along with the City Manager, met with Dr. Tom Freijo to discuss the upcoming annual Council retreat which has been scheduled for March 29, 2017. Dr. Freijo will be completing a report that will be distributed to the Council that outlines what activity has taken place during the past 12 months in regards to goals established at last year’s retreat. • Met with property owners regarding possible variance requests. Discussed process, timing and challenges to the respective applications. Economic Development Update for Week Ending January 20, 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 Low-slope roofing materials delivered. o Southeast stair tower trusses/metal decking complete. All roof framing work complete. o Scaffolding erected and architectural foam & stucco application is underway. o Tradework on 1st floor is 95% complete. o Tradework on 2nd floor is 50% complete. o Vaulted stormwater chambers are 50% complete. o Met on site with representative from Tradewinds Generators. • Along with Cultural and Leisure Services Director and Community Engagement Director, met with a City of Cocoa Beach Franchise Holder who rents beach umbrellas and chairs near 1st Street North. He wishes to explore the feasibility of establishing a Beach Rental Franchise in the City of Cape Canaveral. Staff indicated interest in evaluating a quality proposal provided there is a heavy emphasis on eco-sustainability and operational professionalism. A trial basis may be authorized in the future. • Met with a local Real Estate Consultant who wishes to establish a business specializing in flipping foreclosed/distressed/City-liened properties. Culture and Leisure Services Update for Week Ending January 20, 2017 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings • City Council • City Manager • FEMA/City Staff • Splash Pad Manufacturing Company Representative • Beach Umbrella Rental Company Representative • Cocoa Beach High School Student – Take Stock In Children Mentorship Program Athletic Leagues - A new Monday morning mixed doubles league will start January 23 with 17 participating players. Tuesday evening fast feed tennis clinics continued with players of all skill levels enjoying the hour long lesson. Wednesday night advanced racquetball has three weeks remaining until playoff matches begin. Wednesday night intermediate tennis completed the championship match with a new league member taking over the title in two flawless sets. A new Wednesday league will start January 25 with 10 participating players. A new Thursday night intermediate tennis league started January 19 with six participating players. Staff is currently accepting teams and players for Adult Coed Kickball and Adult Coed Softball. All games will be played at Canaveral City Park. Kickball will be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings followed by Softball on Thursday evenings. Cost per team will be $175 for kickball and $275 for softball. Each league includes a 10 game regular season and a single elimination playoff tournament. Patriots Park – The perimeter fence was completed. Staff will perform final cleanup of the Park closing out that project. Night Disc Golf – Friday’s weather is expected to be perfect for this fun, family friendly activity. Whether you’ve never played disc golf or are a seasoned veteran, we invite you to Manatee Sanctuary Park this Friday to experience playing the game in the dark! Baskets will be well lit, discs have been outfitted with state of the art LED lighting, the walkway will have just enough light to guide you on your way and we’ll even loan you flashlights for your journey. Don’t miss out on having a great time while getting a little exercise; walking the 9 basket course translates into approximately half a mile. 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. Museums of Brevard Cultural Programs Manager attended her first meeting with the Museums of Brevard organization to introduce the City as an up-and-coming contributor to the cultural engagement community. As the City moves forward with its plan to redevelop the existing City Hall facility into a multi-faceted cultural center, these early networking opportunities will be instrumental in development of a quality cultural engagement facility. Membership in this organization will pave the way for the exchange of ideas and diversify future exhibition/partnership opportunities. Cape Canaveral Library – Whether it’s books, media or fun cultural programs, the Library has something for everyone. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending January 20, 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. Numerous valves, piping, aerators, etc. and other materials already ordered/in fabrication. Consultant staff reviewing/revising/approving shop drawings. Mobilization of heavy equipment initiated. This is one of the projects funded through the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan. Stormwater • Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan. Staff submitted documentation to Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department (BCNRMD) requesting $248,100 in funding for seven stormwater improvement projects to be completed in FY2016-2017. Brevard County determined that the City’s projects were eligible for approximately $130,000. Staff is also reviewing available grant programs for additional funding. • Canaveral City Park Ex-filtration Project. Contractor is currently replacing athletic facilities at both fields – including improved irrigation systems. Sandpiper Park (playground), Youth Center and basketball courts remain open. Project is being funded with two grants from (1) Florida Department of Environmental Protection (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 FDEP for this Project. Little League field – looking northeast. Softball field – looking southwest. Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) • North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Final Completion Inspection performed on December 22. Staff is currently installing decorative signs/poles along the entire corridor. The City’s contractor (STS Paveway Systems) will be installing decorative crosswalks beginning on February 5 (weather permitting). The work will be conducted at night and extensive maintenance of traffic (MOT) will be required. Lane closures will be required to install the crosswalks; work should be completed in 10-15 working days (weather permitting). Please avoid the construction areas if possible. Decorative signs/poles installed along North Atlantic Avenue corridor – looking northwest. Miscellaneous • Annual Planting of Sea Oats. This annual volunteer event will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Cherie Down Park beginning at 9:00 am. • Annual Beach Cleaning. Will be conducted week of January 23. Numerous parking spaces at the Washington Avenue parking area will be closed for placement of roll-off containers to store debris prior to offsite disposal. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending January 20, 2017 The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct continues to patrol the beach and beach access points throughout the City. During the week of January 12 through January 18, Deputies conducted 13 individual patrols and found no homeless individuals sleeping in the area and provided one individual with a verbal warning reference dogs on the beach. Patrol Division Weekly Statistics January 12 thru 18, 2017 Type Weekly Total Calls for Service/Self-Initiated Calls 599 Case Reports Written 29 Case Reports Closed 22 Arrests Made 18 Front Desk Weekly Statistics January 12 thru 18, 2017 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 66 Walk-ups Assisted 38 Fingerprint Cards Completed 6 Notary Assistance for Citizens 1 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics January 12 thru 18, 2017 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 5 Office/Training/Meeting Hours 7 Miles Driven 42 Total Volunteer Hours 12 Station #1: 190 Jackson Avenue •Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 • (321) 783-4777 • Fax: (321) 783-5398 Station #2: 8970 Columbia Road •Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 • (321) 783-4424 • Fax: (321) 783-4887 CANAVERAL FIRE RESCUE Serving the city of Cape Canaveral & Canaveral Port Authority Update for Week Ending January 20, 2017 1. Weekly meeting with CPA staff and BCSO. 2. Port special Events meeting. 3. After Action meeting on last week’s “Holy Ship” sailings. 4. Safety meeting with Seaport Canaveral. 5. Port Commission meeting. 6. Hose testing continues. 7. Live fire training Cape Canaveral AFS Fire Department. 8. Prevention conducted 12 new, 8 follow up, and 3 construction inspections. Additionally, they completed 2 plans reviews and 4 public assists.