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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-18-2015CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY August18,2015 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 P.M. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Mayor Pro T em Council Member Mayor Council Member Others Present: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Administrative/Financial Services Director Community Development Director Economic Development Director Leisure Services Director Public Works Services Director Public Works Services Deputy Director Infrastructure Maintenance Superintendent Brevard County Sheriff Major John Bond Bob Hoog Buzz Petsos Rocky Randels Betty Walsh David L. Greene Anthony Garganese Angela Apperson John Deleo David Dickey Todd Morley Gustavo Vergara Joyce Muse Jeff Ratliff Lonnie Dunn Paul Ring Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief John Cunningham PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Jenny Morrison , Library Director for Eau Gallie and Cape Canaveral Libraries, explained that as of September 1, 2015 the Library Director for Cocoa Beach will also be the Director for Cape Canaveral Library. She expressed appreciation for all the accomplishments that have been made over the last five years and how much she has enjoyed working with the City. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 2 of 5 Tracy Wehking, Head Librarian for Cape Canaveral Library, presented the Annual Library Report which highlighted the great partnership between the City and the County; the $30,000 Capital Outlay and how those assets are tracked; the inventory of over 40,000 books, 7 ,000 dvds, 600 audio books, 400 music eds; 53 magazine/newspaper subscriptions and 3,914 additional items added in the FY; the service of 125,000 visitors which includes 950 new resident library cards, 15,000 questions answered/computer help given and 4,000 children attending programs; the programs conducted by the Library Staff and the attendance at City events such as Founder's Day and the Tree Lighting. Shannon Roberts indicated the contact person for Florida Gas is not responding to calls. She expressed concern over height of Homewood Suites. City Manager David Greene indicated the installation of the gas line is temporarily on hold until a contract is in place with the gas company for the work they will be doing in the right-of-way. Ms. Roberts spoke of the restructuring at Public Works Services and expressed concern over the loss of long term employees, to which City Manager Greene replied explaining reasons for re-organization. Ms. Roberts wanted to ensure the Council Meeting Room at the new City Hall was large enough to accommodate the needs of the citizens. City Manager Greene explained the work to ensure the building will meet the needs of the Community. PRESENTATIONS/ INTERVIEWS: Proclamation designating Thursday, September 3, 2015 as "Tracey Lynn Bagwell Day": Mayor Randels explained the circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Bagwell. He read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to the Bagwell Family. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Randels inquired if any items are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mayor Pro Tern Hoog requested removal of Item #1 . Teresa Miles, executive Director for Children 's Home Society, spoke on behalf of the Bagwell Family and explained the success of the fundraiser; the work that is done with the money raised and noted this year's event is at Cruise Terminal 10 on September 11 , 2015. 1. Approve Minutes for Budget Workshop and Regular City Council Meetings of July 21,2015: 2. Resolution No. 2015-09; adopting the Brevard County 2015 Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy Multi-Jurisdictional Plan ("Plan"); supporting the County's pursuit of funding opportunities for the Plan; supporting continued participation in the Plan; providing for repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions; severability and an effective date: 3. Award the bid for the Roadway/Parking Lot Striping Project to Whiteleaf, LLC dba Traffic Solutions in the amount of $28, 700 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Agreement for same: City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting August18, 2015 Page 3 of 5 4. Approve the purchase of an Emergency Power Standby Generator for Lift Station No. 6 located on Imperial Blvd. in the amount of $41 .726: 5. Resolution No. 2015-1 O; vacating a portion of Polk Avenue right-of-way depicted and legally described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and fully incorporated herein by this reference. which shall result in the vacated right-of-way being retained by the City as sole adjoining property owner, providing for repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions. severability, and an immediate effective date: 6. Resolution No . 2015-11; reappointing Members to the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions; severability; and an effective date. (John Fredrickson & Ronald Friedman): 7. Award the bid for the Mowing & Maintenance for FY2015-2016 to SSS Brevard OPCO, LLC. dba Green Leaf Landscaping & Irrigation in the amount of $182,640 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement for same: 8. Waive the competitive bidding process for the purpose of extending the term of the existing contract, and approve the Eighth Addendum to Professional Services Agreement for Fertilization, Insect, Disease, Weed Control and Pest Control Services in the amount of $41 ,344 with Black's Spray Service. Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute same: A motion was made by Council Member Petsos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hoog, to approve Consent Agenda Items 2 through 8. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Mayor Pro Tern Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For. Item #1 Mayor Pro Tern Hoog requested the minutes be amended on page three of four to reflect he did not express concern over the proposal to lower the millage rate below roll-back. The amendment will read: Mayor Pro Tern Hoog expressed €lSFl€lElfR s8s1;1t ~ a desire to go less than the rolled back rate. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hoog, seconded by Council Member Bond, to approve Consent Agenda Item 1 as amended. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Mayor Pro Tern Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For. PUBLIC HEARING: 9. Ordinance No. 07-2015 (Revised); amending Chapter 110. Zoning, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, to revise Article X, A1A Economic Opportunity Overlay District; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the Code; severability; and an effective date, second reading: City Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance title into the record , provided a brief explanation City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 4 of 5 of the changes that were made at the last meeting and noted additional changes being proposed. Mayor Randels provided additional explanation of the Overlay District's purpose. City Manager David Greene indicated Staff is recommending approval with the proposed changes. The Public Hearing was opened. Tom Hermansen indicated there is a parcel that his group owns north of Country Inn & Suites that they would like included in the Overlay District. City Manager Greene recommended researching whether the property can be included in the District and if so , an amendment could be proposed at a later date. Shannon Roberts felt the Visioning efforts did not advocate for an increase in building height. She urged for a reduction in height in the Overlay Standards. The 65 foot height standard was discussed. John Benton spoke of former discussion/referendum related to limiting the height of buildings. Mayor Pro-Tern Hoog indicated there was a referendum and the courts overturned it saying zoning cannot be legislated by referendum. Elena Whitehead asked if the Citizens could decide the zoning rules in the community, to which Attorney Garganese indicated this is a difficult question to answer because in certain circumstances Charter amendments have regulated zoning; however zoning regulations are typically set by the City Council through the adoption of Ordinance after input from the public. She felt the building would not have been so objectionable if it was further from the road. Gay Clark felt proportion must be considered when deciding the height of structures, particularly within the small size of the City to ensure the character of the town is preserved. Josh Surprenant spoke of the growth that has occurred over the last 15 years, the potential growth at the Port, the need to ensure Cape Canaveral is not left behind and he expressed support for the height. Shannon Roberts spoke of the special character of the City and the need to preserve it to ensure we are not a pass through community. Community Development Director Dave Dickey explained the review by the Advisory Boards. City Manager Greene requested the finished elevation of the Homewood Suites be placed in the Weekly Update. Tom Hermansen applauded the progression of the City; explained the need to incentivize development and that the City is doing things the right way. Bill Sluth complimented the Council on their work. City Manager Greene reminded everyone that the cost of land also necessitates the need to go higher and there are additional development costs because of the need to stabilize the facility on pilings. He spoke of the upcoming redevelopment of the "Port of Call" facility which is doing a good job of balancing these items. The Public Hearing was closed. City Council Members/Staff comments included: the prior discussion of the EOOD and keeping the height out of the neighborhoods while encouraging changes to the A 1 A corridor, moving the parking to the rear of the properties and the need to have more restaurants in the community; the time spent on these items by the Advisory Boards; that the height of the building starts at 45 feet then can step back and go higher; a proposed amendment for parcels in the District that have two zoning categories (commercial and residential) on the same parcel; commending Staff for further revisions to ensure the "stair step" approach is clarified and the safeguards that have been added for adjoining residences; a desire for parcels which are commercial and residential to be rezoned to all commercial; further explanation of how the proposed revisions to the District regulations allows the City more control ; that developers want to have highest/best use of the parcels; if the developer presents a compelling argument for rezoning, Staff certainly would support it; that Zoning Ordinances are living documents; the handout/ proposed revision City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 5 of 5 to Section 110-611 and the need to amend the Ordinance to incorporate same. A motion was made by Mayor Randels, seconded by Council Member Bond, to accept Ordinance No. 07-2015 as revised in Section 110-611 at second reading. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For. 10. Ordinance No. 09-2015; amending Section 2-26 of the City Code regarding City Council Elections to fill Councilmember vacancies; providing for conflicts. severability, incorporation into the Code, and an effective date, first reading: Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance title into the record and provided an explanation of same. The Public Hearing was opened. An unidentified individual asked for further clarification, to which Mayor Randels responded. The Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Petsos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, for approval of Ordinance No. 09-2015. Discussion included it being in the best interest of the City to have citizens vote for their representatives and not having a special election will save money. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For. REPORTS: None I \\\ :\'O"-----·,,,,·.;,,. A~!:p~, City Clerk