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Week Ending January 15, 2016
Cape Canaveral VISION Statement
Administrative Services
Community Development
Economic Development
Culture & Leisure Services
Public Works Services
Brevard County Sheriffs Office
Canaveral Fire Rescue -No Report
CAPE CANAVERAL VISION STATEMENT
WE ENVISION: A bike-able and walk-able Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its
residential feel , characterized by low-rise buildings not more than 4 stories in height. This
residential and business friendly atmosphere is one of a live-able, attractive, safe, secure and
sustainable coastal community that embraces the beach and riverside as the main amenities, and
supports local culture and education.
WE ENVISION: AlA 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 calmly travel to intimate waterfront destinations and a walk-
able downtown 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 "downtown" will contain an architecturally rich and unique mix
of uses, with wide tree shaded sidewalks and umbrella covered cafe 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 15,2016
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.
• Executive Assistant finalized/published/distributed the 2015 State of the City Annual
Report.
• Assisted Deputy City Clerk in coordination of April 11 , 2016 City hosted Space Coast
League of Cities dinner meeting being held at the Radisson.
• Executive Assistant 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 and the
City Manager's Office. Highlights:
• Records Management -544 pages of documents scanned; continued preparation/review of
records for future disposition; continued preparation of records for offsite scanning.
• Public Records Requests & Records Research -continued preparing to respond to Florida
Attorney General's Investigation of liquid aluminum sulfate (LAS) and other water
treatment chemicals legal hold/request for documents due 1/29/16. The AGO is
investigating alleged bid rigging of water treatment chemicals on behalf of Florida public
entities. LAS is widely used to remove existing contaminants from potable water and
wastewater so that the concentration of these contaminants is reduced.
• Council Meeting -continued preparation and distributed Agenda/Packet for the Regular
City Council Meeting of01 /19/2016.
• Bid #2015-11 -Cape Canaveral City Hall: sealed Bid deadline is 1/22/15 at 2pm;
responded to inquiries/requests for information.
• Assisted Leisure Services Director and Building Official with City website content update.
• Met with City Manager regarding preparations for the Space Coast League of Cities
Meeting to be hosted by the City April 11 , 2016.
• Attended American Cancer Society Relay for Life Central Brevard Beaches Meeting.
Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various
telephone/walk-in requests from the Public.
• Met with Economic Development Director and Leisure Services Director to discuss
requirements for archiving social media records.
• Met with Human Resources Director regarding educational/personal development for
employees.
• Met with Leisure Services Director regarding progress/budgetary issues related to Banana
River Park.
• Met with Public Works Services Director and Community Development Director to
finalize input pertaining to Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY2015.
• Met with Community Development Staff and Economic Development Director to review
process/maintenance for escrow accounts to ensure that all necessary charges are being
captured correctly.
Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities.
Highlights:
PT
• The Affordable Care Act (ACA) added Section 6056 to the Internal Revenue Code,
which requires applicable large employers to file information returns with the IRS and
provide statements to their full-time employees regarding the health insurance coverage
offered. An applicable large employer is an employer that employed an average of at
least 50 full-time employees on business days during the preceding calendar year. A
full-time employee generally includes any employee employed an average of 30 hours
of service per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week are included when
deriving the average number of full-time employees by adding the total hours worked
by part-time employees and dividing the total by 30 hours.
As demonstrated below, an analysis of data gathered throughout 2015 indicates that the
City has not reached an average of 50 full-time employees and remains exempt from
Section 6056 reporting.
Employees
* II 14 13 13 12 17 16 17 15 15 17 15 15
PT Hours 324 534 206 414 325 486 454 603 499 537 65 8 472 460
FT
Equivalent
for PT 3 4 2 3 3 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4
TOTAL
FT 47 46 44 46 47 47 48 49 48 49 48 47 47
Management strives to maintain maximum manpower efficiencies in all departments
and will continue to closely monitor monthly employee payroll data in order to ensure
full ACA compliance.
• Continued to screen candidates for Sr. Plant Operator vacancy. While use of internet
recruiting tools has been expanded, State licensing requirements present a problem
when considering Wastewater Plant Operators licensed by other states. In lieu of the
shortage of qualified Wastewater Plant Operators in the State of Florida, the City will
contact State regulators to request assistance in arriving at a common sense solution.
• Met with City Manager and PWS Director to discuss progress towards achieving safety
objectives/efficiencies in plant and collections operations in advance of plans to
and teambuilding initiatives targeting new employees.
• Completed update of Human Resources section of the City's website intended to
promote the advantages/opportunities available to prospective employees. While the
rate of unemployment is clearly decreasing, despite Brevard County's less favorable
numbers, a more positive job market emboldens employees dissatisfied with their
current position to seek "greener pastures". The City is positioned well to attract
individuals seeking a dynamic, growth oriented and challenging work environment.
2015 Florida Unem loyment Rate June
2015 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
l unemploymentRate 15.9 1 6.q 5.9 , 5.7 , 5.5 , 5.2 1
Human Resources will continue to "set the bar high" in its search for talent, confident
that the City has created an environment that rewards excellence and innovation.
• Met with Florida Municipal Insurance Trust to receive/review 2015/16 renewal
documents.
Community Development
Update for Week Ending January 15, 2016
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 40 inspections, processed 12 building permits and 13
BTR, fire and alarm permit application; 15 new building permits were issued.
• Processed 3 new contractors' information packet (Contractor Lie., Liability
Insurance and W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.
• Responded to 7 emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors
and home inspectors.
• Received 10 new BTR applications.
• Verified 1,352 pages ofDepartment documents.
• Called 5 contractors regarding scheduling final inspections for Building Permits
that are nearing expiration.
• Code Enforcement performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted with various
requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:
• Issued two (2) notices of violation.
• Received six ( 6) new requests for Code Enforcement.
• Received one (1) tree removal application for residential property.
• Cited one (1) property owner for removal of a tree without the required permit.
• Conducted twelve (12) site inspections for potential Code Enforcement cases,
expired permits and compliance inspections.
• Posted one (1) vehicle with towing notice.
• Conducted four ( 4) site inspections for use of a dumpster other than Waste Pro.
• Responded to one (1) lien information request.
• Removed two (2) illegal signs from right of way and/or telephone poles.
• Continued to scan elevation certificates/tree removal applications/support
documents into Laserfiche.
• Conducted one (1) tree inspection.
• Met with property owner in the field regarding a fence replacement and pending Building
Permit application.
• Distributed Community Appearance Board agenda packet for the January 20, 2016
meeting. Items include:
• Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 12, 2015.
• Election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• VFW Wall Mural-Review and action regarding a Level 2 Application consistent
with Chapter 22, Article III of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances-Robert D.
Carney -1 05 Long Point Road.
• Cape Canaveral Aerial Adventure -Review and action regarding a Level 1
Application consistent with Chapter 22, Article III of the Cape Canaveral Code of
Ordinances -Eric Robart -260 Cape Shores Circle.
• Fabulous 50's Diner-Review and action regarding a Level2 Application consistent
with Chapter 22, Article III of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances -Richard
Moore-8501 Astronaut Boulevard, Suites 7&8.
• Scanned/verified 114 pages of documents.
• In conjunction with the Economic Development Director, met with property owner to
discuss redevelopment opportunities for several parcels in the N. Atlantic Avenue
corridor.
• Met with City Attorney related to proposed improvements to Kelsey's parking lot and the
needed approval process to reflect proposed property transactions.
• Prepared a response to resident regarding recent enforcement activities by the Brevard
County Sheriffs Office on Holman Road.
• Prepared Zoning Verification Letter for Homewood Suites as they prepare to close-out
the project.
Economic Development
Update for Week Ending January 15,2016
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.
• Issued the following Business Tax Receipts:
o Canaveral Shorelines Charters
o MyMarketing Cafe
• Met with property owner of several multi-family residential properties and Community
Development Director to discuss two potential assemblage/redevelopment
opportunities as they relate to the existing Economic Opportunity Overlay District
(EOOD) and coming code revisions related to residential density preservation in
redevelopment.
• Attended Puerto Del Rio men's breakfast group meeting as Guest Speaker. Discussion
topics included Port/City Connector Roads, N. Atlantic Ave. construction work and the
coming streetscape project, economic conditions, current municipal revenue climate,
the new City Hall and City statistics.
• Together with Leisure Services Director, attended FL League of Cities Webinar,
"Character Towns: Attractive to Residents, Visitors and Businesses".
• Worked with Community Development Director toward resolution of a proposed
parking expansion project related to Kelsey's Pizzeria. The proposal would expand
onsite parking by appending a portion of the property to the south.
• City Hall Status:
o Currently out for bid. Bid due date is January 22"ct.
o Addenda distributed to qualified bidders.
o Reviewed development of LEED Scorecard. Although Staff does not intend to
add the expense ofLEED certification, it wishes to know how the project would
rate.
o Met with a State Contract furnishings provider company.
o Bid Award scheduled for February 16th City Council meeting.
• Florida City Gas (FCG) Pressure Line Improvement Project Status:
o On Wednesday, January 20th FCG will be purging air from the gas main
installed under N. Atlantic Ave. and bringing it up to operational pressure. The
air will be purged from a point at the south end of N Atlantic Ave through a
stack approximately 6' in the air. The purging process will create a loud noise,
much like that of a train whistle, for approximately 5 minutes. After the purge
is complete, crews will be able to clean up and mobilize off theN. Atlantic Ave.
segment of the project. This will be performed during normal business hours
to limit inconvenience. Uniformed Florida City Gas personnel will be onsite to
supervise.
o The majority of the asphalt restoration work is completed. The restoration
patches are temporary as the City's N. Atlantic Ave. Streetscape Project will
immediately follow the FCG Pressure Line Improvement Project.
o Crews will be working at the Madison Ave. intersection until approximately
1/18/16. Additional activity will take place off the road at George King Blvd.
during this time
o There are traffic delays, but few reports of motorist inconvenience.
o For more information, please visit the City website at
www. cityofcapecanaveral.org.
• Branding, Outreach, Marketing and Social Media activities:
o Along with Prismatic, initiated the City's takeover of the mycapecan branded
social media accounts for Twitter and Facebook as well as the website
mycapecan.com. These accounts were created during the Branding Campaign
and are separate from the City's Official social media accounts. Because
#mycapecan is a frequent social media tag, we are retaining control for potential
future uses (events and promotions).
o Investigated an email marketing tool that can be used to improve the efficiency
and appearance of the City's press releases, weekly updates and other email-
based outreach activities.
o Worked on a video "bumper" which is intended to be played at City events and
meetings. It is a short animation that features a "flowing" branded message:
"THE SPACE BETWEEN".
o Worked with Leisure Services Director on print, web and merchandise
collateral to support the coming April 23rd Founders Day event.
o Work continues on the design of the new City website. Several rounds of
revisions for the primary navigation placement were proposed/reviewed by a
team consisting of the Economic Development Director, Leisure Services
Director, the City's Contracted Graphic Designer and representatives from
GovOffice. The website is slated for programming during the week of January
18th. Thereafter, final team review and adjustments will be completed and the
website will be launched. It will continue to be the central "hub" of the City's
online business and will feature a more intuitive information architecture and
branded content offerings. Additionally, it will be optimized for mobile device
responsiveness. Staff is very excited as it promises to be a captivating and
comfortable first impression for our online audience.
• Please see attached "Port Canaveral News".
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CANAVERAL COMMISSION CHOOSES VETERAN SHIPPING LINE
EXECUTIVE
CAPT. JOHN W. MURRAY AS NEW PORT CEO
PORT CANAVERAL, FL-January 8, 2016-Canaveral Port Authority Commissioners
today unanimously selected shipping line executive Capt. John W. Murray as the next
chief executive officer of Port Canaveral.
Murray currently is the President and CEO of Hapag-Lioyd USA, LLC, a leading global
liner shipping company in Tampa that operates about 150 modern container ships and
transports more than five million containers per year.
"We believe our Port and our community will be well served having Capt. Murray at the
helm," said Commission Chairman Jerry Allender. "He brings strong business experience
and leadership skills that will help the Port navigate to our next level."
Allender said he hopes to have a negotiated contract with Murray on this month's
Commission meeting agenda scheduled for January 20.
Outgoing CEO John E. Walsh's last day is January 21 . If necessary, Port Canaveral CFO
Rodger Rees will step into the CEO role in the interim.
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Culture and Leisure Services
Update for Week Ending January 15,2016
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public.
Director Meetings
• City Manager
• Brevard County Sheriffs Office PAL Director and Staff
• Finance Director
• Cape Canaveral Soccer Club Owner
• City Engineer I Banana River Park Contractor
• Cocoa Beach High School Student
• Space Coast League of Cities Webinar
Special Events
Movie in the Park-Everyone is invited to Canaveral City Park tonight at 7 p.m. to enjoy PAN.
This PG rated movie will be shown on a giant 20-ft. screen. Concessions will be on sale benefiting
Brevard County Sheriffs Canaveral PAL program. For any parent who would like more
information about this film, please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3332064/ Staff is actively
monitoring the weather and will make the f"mal call by 5 p.m.
Farmers Market -Everyone is invited to enjoy the fresh produce, baked goods and handmade
arts and crafts by local artists. See you Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of City Hall. Go
to www.brevardfarmersmarkets.com; for a virtual tour click: Cape Canaveral Farmers Market
Promo.
Athletic Leagues
A new Monday morning senior tennis league started up with 26 players ready for a friendly
morning of tennis. Monday night advanced tennis continued with the second week of the season.
Wednesday night intermediate tennis is just getting started with players enjoying the cooler
temperatures. Advanced Wednesday night racquetball is over the halfway point of the season with
last season's winner remaining in the lead. Wednesday night kickball completed another
competitive night of play with several weeks to go before the playoffs begin. Thursday night
intermediate tennis finished the second week of the season with new players excited to meet and
play. Staff continues to register players and teams for Monday night kickball and Thursday night
softball with both leagues starting at the end ofthe month.
Public Works Services
Update for Week Ending January 15,2016
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public.
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)!Sanitary Sewer System
• Lift Station Nos. 6 and 7 Improvements Project. Installation of all components at Lift
Station No . 6 located on Imperial Blvd. completed; emergency generator to be installed in
mid-January. Wet well installed at new Lift Station No.7 site in Manatee Sanctuary Park;
new sewer pipe and manhole installed beneath Thurm Boulevard. Roadway and
intersection with West Central Blvd. currently being milled and paved; remaining lift
station components being installed. Several revisions were made to the proposed site plan
to accommodate residents in the neighborhood (e.g.; elimination of fence, planting of
additional trees, etc.).
Area to be paved near Lift Station No. 7 -looking north.
• Sludge Belt Press Addition and New Reclaimed Water Tank. Contractor continues with
final tank construction. Finishing layers being applied to tank walls and roof; work
continues on expansion/rehab of the belt press building (roof installation complete).
Remaining new underground valves tied into existing piping. Monthly construction
meeting performed. Work schedule for belt filter presses is as follows :
o pt week of February-Start-up of new belt filter press;
o 2nd week of February -Operate new belt filter press -correct operational
deficiencies; and
o 3rd week of February-Initiate rehab of existing belt filter press.
Project includes two of the wastewater-related projects performed with funds from the
City's State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan.
Belt filter press building roof installation activities -looking south.
• Holman Road Sanitary Sewer Line Installation -Phase I. This sewer replacement
project was initiated on January 4, 2016. Pedestrians and vehicular traffic should avoid the
construction area if possible. Project is one of the wastewater-related projects performed
with funds from the City's SRF loan.
Stormwater
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Staff continues to work with
FDEP on further refining Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) credits for projects already
completed or planned by the City. FDEP follows-up on a regular basis as part of the Basin
Management Action Plan (BMAP).
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• North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Staff continues to submit paperwork to
Florida Department ofTransportation (FDOT) in accordance with the City's Local Agency
Program (LAP) Agreement. Due to previous contractor commitments, construction will be
initiated on February 1, 2016 (previously January 4, 2016). Estimated time of construction
is eight months.
• Beach Cleaning. Staff initiated cleaning of the beach (seaweed/debris) with the beach rake
on January 4; the raking was completed on January 12. All parking stalls at the Washington
A venue beach-end parking lot are available again.
• Bennix Park Improvements. Staff eliminated numerous pathways from Bennix Park to
the Palms East Complex. Residents had been complaining about vehicles traveling through
the Park from the Palms East Complex parking lot to Washington A venue. Large coquina
rocks were placed in the pathways to eliminate this traffic. Vegetation along the entire
northern side of the Park was also trimmed.
• Roadway Banners. Holiday banners were removed from utility poles along SR AlA and
North Atlantic Avenue and replaced with Welcome banners.
• Sod Installation. Staff continues to improve medians throughout the City by installing St.
Augustine sod in lieu of the placement of mulch in plant beds to reduce maintenance costs.
Before and after photographs showing this type of improvement are shown below.
Before and after photographs of the median on West Central Boulevard -looking east.
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Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct
Update for Week Ending January 15,2016
Patrol Division
Weekly Statistics
Januar 7 thru Janua 12, 2016
orts Written
orts Closed
Arrests Made
Front Desk
Weekly Statistics
Januar 7 thru Janua 12, 2016
T e
Phone Calls Answered
Citizen On Patrol
Weekly Statistics
Januar 7 thru Janua 12, 2016
Miles Driven
Total Volunteer Hours
Weeki Total
14
8
5
Weeki Total
30
Weeki Total
14
0
5
77
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