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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update - 10-21-16 Weekly Update Week Ending October 21, 2016 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 October 21, 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.  Met with City Attorney, Independent Advisory Hearing Officer, City Engineer, CD Director, Building Official and City Clerk regarding Variance Request No. 16-02 Appeal Hearing on October 24.  Met individually with Mayor Pro Tem Walsh and Council Member McMillin regarding City Council Agenda Items/miscellaneous issues.  Held telcon with Council Member Bond regarding miscellaneous issues.  Attended Regular City Council Meeting.  Facilitated monthly Staff Meeting.  EA attended monthly Staff Meeting.  EA updated Action Tracking.  EA attended Open Enrollment Workshop at PWS Training Room.  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. Highlights:  Council Meetings – attended 10-18-2016 Regular Meeting; continued preparing for 11-15-2016 Regular Meeting.  Public Hearing – continued preparing for Public Hearing regarding Variance Request No. 16-02 – APPEAL, Monday, October 24, 2016 at 4:30pm, Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue.  City Government Week – along with Mayor Hoog, Economic Development and Community Engagement Directors, held a Mock City Council Meeting for third graders from Cape View Elementary; “Dogs on the Beach” was the topic of discussion; the “City Council” voted against the idea in a 3-2 vote; the “Public Participants” voted in the majority for allowing dogs on the beach; participated in tour of Public Works Services with fifth graders from Cape View Elementary.  Proclamation – “World Pancreatic Cancer Day” November 17, 2016. (see attached)  Attended Brevard County City Clerks Association meeting in Palm Bay.  Attended Benefits presentation organized by Human Resources Director.  Attended Staff Meeting.  Met with City Manager and select Department Directors regarding various items/issues.  Election – as of 10-20-2016, received 3 Campaign Treasurer Reports, Report Code G5; Early Voting for the 2016 General Election is Monday, October 24 – Saturday, November 5, 2016; please see the attached flyer for locations/times or go to www.votebrevard.com; Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Highlights:  Attended monthly City Council Meeting.  Attended monthly Staff Meeting.  Met with Human Resources Director regarding staffing levels.  Met with Consultant regarding ongoing effort to update City’s Purchasing Policy. Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities. Highlights: EEOC Is Targeting Employer Prescription Drug Testing Policies On September 14, 2016 the EEOC filed suit against M.G. Oil Company (doing business as Happy Jack’s Casino) in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, challenging Happy Jack’s drug testing policy. Happy Jack’s withdrew its offer of employment to Kim Mullaney after she failed a pre-employment drug test due to her use of lawfully prescribed hydrocodone for neck and back pain. The EEOC took issue with Happy Jack’s failure to allow Mullaney to present evidence of her prescription drug use and failure to allow her to present evidence of her underlying impairment. The EEOC also took issue with Happy Jack’s policy that required all employees (safety-sensitive and non-safety-sensitive) to disclose all prescription and non-prescription drug use. The EEOC sued Happy Jack’s under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for actual and perceived disability bias. The EEOC also claimed that Happy Jack’s maintained a discriminatory qualification standard and engaged in unlawful disability-related inquiries. The commission is seeking injunctive relief and actual and punitive damages. On September 28, 2016 the EEOC sued Apollo MD and Georgia Hospitalists Group in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia after the defendants fired Dr. Alunda Hunt for his use of narcotic pain medication to treat chronic pain. According to the EEOC’s suit, the defendants regarded Dr. Hunt as disabled while there was no indication that the prescription medication impacted Dr. Hunt’s ability to do the job or maintain his medical license. The suit also appears to allege that the defendants seek additional clarification from Dr. Hunt regarding the nature of his condition and/or the impact of his prescription drug use before terminating his employment. As in the Happy Jack’s case, the EEOC is seeking damages and injunctive relief and actual punitive damages. While the EEOC did not challenge all employment drug testing or invalidate limited medication disclosures for safety-sensitive jobs, both cases highlight the risk of a one-size-fits-all approach to drug testing. Employer must be sensitive to ADA and Family and Medical Leave Act issues that may underlie prescription drug use and be prepared to engage in an interactive dialogue with employees to address job requirements, the employee’s prescription drug use and the employee’s capabilities with and without reasonable accommodation. Blanket policies that mandate discharge for prescription drug use (especially for non-safety-sensitive jobs) are particularly risky given the EEOC’s recent actions.  Human Resources is currently seeking qualified candidates for the vacancies of Code Enforcement Officer, Accountant and Wastewater Plant Operator. Interviews were conducted for the Code Enforcement and Accountant vacancies. October 20, 2016 - October 31, 2016  Open Enrollment Employees participated in Open Enrollment workshops in preparation for the selection of employee benefits effective December 1, 2016.  HR provided the Brevard Emergency Operations Committee Public and Private property damage assessment data following Hurricane Matthew. Representatives from FEMA are currently in the City providing assessment damages. HR continues to work with Florida League of Cities insurance adjustors and inspectors.  The City received a 97% settlement for City property damages incurred during a two car collision on July 8, 2016 for a total of $1,473.00.  Due to the disruption in daily activities caused by Hurricane Matthew, the United Way Pledge Drive has been extended through October 31, 2016. It is well underway with Pledges arriving daily. Progress toward our goal is at $1,498.00.  ZIKA Update The Florida Department of Health announced Monday there are seven new cases of Zika across the state. Three of the cases are travel related, with one of those cases in Miami-Dade County. Two of the travel related cases involve pregnant women. There are four new non-travel related cases in Miami-Dade. One is linked to the Miami Beach investigation, two are linked to the new area of local transmission in Miami-Dade and the fourth case is being investigated to determine where the exposure occurred Hurricane Matthew Could Make Florida's Zika Problem Worse Heavy rainfall means more standing water. Florida remains the only state in the U.S. where Zika has been transmitted locally, spread by mosquito populations on the ground rather than imported by people who got sick from the virus elsewhere. Hurricane Matthew could further complicate efforts to stop the spread of the disease, which can cause grave outcomes. Residents are reminded to clear their property of standing water, focusing specifically on the breeding habitat favored by the ZIKA carrying mosquito, small containers of standing water near homes and gardens. ©fficial ~rotlamation €iQ? ©f €ape €anaberal, .1loriba WHEREAS, in 2016 an estimated 53,070 people in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers, and 41, 780 will die from the disease; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer surpassed breast cancer this year to become the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and it is projected to become the second leading cause by 2020; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a five-year relative survival rate in the single digits at just eight percent; and WHEREAS, when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is generally in later stages, and 71 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis; and WHEREAS, approximately 3,080 deaths will occur in Florida in 2016; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related death in men and women across the world; and WHEREAS, there will be an estimated 418,451 new pancreatic cancer cases diagnosed worldwide in 2020; and WHEREAS, the good health and well-being of the residents of Cape Canaveral are enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research into early detection, causes and effective treatments; NOW THEREFORE, I, Robert Hoog, Mayor of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby proclaim November 17, 2016 as WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY in the City of Cape Canaveral and urge all citizens to join me in this special observance. Voters may vote at ANY Early Voting Location Titusville Elections Office 400 South St, Suite 1-F, Titusville FL Kiwanis Island Park 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd, Merritt Island FL Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa FL Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne FL Irene H. Canova Park Community Center 2289 A1A, Indian Harbour Beach Fl Wickham Park Community Center 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne FL Space Coast Association of Realtors 1450 Sarno Rd, Melbourne FL Max K. Rodes Park 3410 Flanagan Ave, West Melbourne FL Palm Bay Elections Office 450 Cogan Dr SE, Palm Bay FL Palm Bay (Tony Rosa) Community Center 1502 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay FL Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday 8am - 4pm @VOTEBREVARD WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/VOTEBREVARD Monday October 24 - Saturday November 5, 2016 Action Tracking for Week Ending 10/21/2016Council Action Assigned to Date AssignedDate to be CompletedDate Completed Status ReportRequest that Staff revise Vehicle for HireOrdinance.ED Dir/City Atty 5/15/2012 TBD by BOCCED Dir. & City Atty developed a revised ordinance. It is on-hold while Staff is monitoringBrevard County's current initiative to revise the County Vehicle For Hire Ordinance. County ismonitoring ride-sharing/app-based transportation regulations/challenges in other jurisdictions.In Hillsborough County, the Public Transportation Commission suspended talks in June 2016with ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft after negotiations had been onging for almost eightweeks. The Commission voted 4-1 against a deal allowing the companies to operate legallyinthe county. The main issue, according to the PTC, is safety. Specifically, Uber and Lyft'srefusal to do fingerprint background checks on drivers, which is currently required of taxidrivers. Resolution 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 11/10/2016Last element remaining is a shade element for playground which should be completed in lateOctober/early November. New City Hall. City Mgr/ED 5/20/2014 4/15/2017Second floor exterior concrete block walls/arches are being constructed. Downstairs, interiorpartition walls, mechanical (ductwork), electrical conduits/wiring, plumbing and fire protectionsystems are being installed. Anticipated move-in date is April 2017. Authorize removal of a Specimen Tree at309 Madison Avenue.CD 7/21/2015 TBD by contractorTree Removal Permit approved by City Council. Tree will not be removed until existingstructure is demolished and Building Permit for new home is issued.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 10/22/2016CD received request to extend ninety (90) day deadline an additional sixty (60) days to August22, 2016. In conjunction with City Attorney's Office, Resolution No. 2016-10 was prepared toauthorize this extension. Council granted the extension at its 8/16/2016 meeting; CCOprocessed it; Site Plan approval for the Lagges/Baugher property was presented to the P&ZBoard at its 9-7-2016; Bd made a recommendationof approval conditionedon the Site Plan notbecoming effective until Lagges and Baugher submitted to the City fully executed UOT byOctober 22, 2016 and conditions of approval required by the City for UOT and Lot SplitResolution have been satisfied. Business & Economic Development BoardMember Roberts questioned why the Boardhas not met in over two years.CMO 7/19/2016 11/1/2016 Staff will bring recommendation back to the City Council per City Manager.\\Cape‐Main\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2016\10‐21‐16\City Council Action Tracking 2016 Page 1 Action Tracking for Week Ending 10/21/2016Council Action Assigned to Date AssignedDate to be CompletedDate Completed Status ReportResolution No. 2016-18; appointingMembers to the Board of Adjustment,Community Appearance Board and LibraryBoard of the City of Cape Canaveral andreappointing Members to the Board ofAdjustment, Code Enforcement Board andCulture & Leisure Services Board of the Cityof Cape Canaveral; providing for the repealof prior inconsisent resolutions; severabilityand an effective date. (Joseph Tichich,Jalinda Coudriet, Evan Weisfeldt, GeorgeSweetman, James Hale, Gene Petre andDouglas Raymond)CCO 9/20/2016 9/26/2016 9/26/2016 CCO processed Resolution and prepared/distributed resource guides for new appointees.Resolution No. 2016-20; authorizing anaddendum to the Agreement for MunicipalLaw Enforcement Services between the Cityof Cape Canaveral, Florida and Wayne Ivey,as Sheriff of Brevard County; providing forthe repeal of prior, inconsistent resolutions,severability and an effective date.CCO 9/20/2016 9/30/2016 9/28/2016 CCO processed Resolution. Addendum signed by City and BCSO.Approve the Preliminary Plat for propertylocated at 350 Monroe Avenue - Cape ParkTownhomes.CD 9/20/2016 10/31/2016City Council approved final plat at 10/18/2016 Regular Meeting. Once the myler is finalized & executed by Mayor, it will be recorded in the public record.Waive the competitive bidding process forthe purpose of extending the term of theexisting contract, approve the NinthAddendum to Professional ServicesAgreement for Fertilization, Insect, Disease,Weed Control and Pest Control Services inthe amount of $47,604 with Black's SprayService, Inc. and authorize the City Managerto execute same.CCO/PWS 9/20/2016 9/30/2016 9/26/2016 Addendum signed by City and Black's.\\Cape‐Main\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2016\10‐21‐16\City Council Action Tracking 2016 Page 2 Action Tracking for Week Ending 10/21/2016Council Action Assigned to Date AssignedDate to be CompletedDate Completed Status ReportApprove Addendum to ProfessionalServicesAgreement for Mowing and LandscapingServices in the amount of $185,040 withSSS Brevard OPCO LLC, dba Green LeafLandscaping & Irrigation and authorize theCity Manager to execute same.CCO/PWS 9/20/2016 9/30/2016 10/1/2016 Addendum signed by City and Green Leaf.Resolution No. 2016-21; adopting a FinalMillage rate for the levy of Ad ValoremTaxes for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 on alltaxable property located within the City ofCape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida;providing for an effective date.CCO/Financial Svcs 9/20/2016 10/19/2016 10/19/2016CCO processed/provided certified copies to Financial Services; Financial Services distributedcopies to appropriate agencies. CCO provided Financial Services with certified copy ofapproved 9/20 City Council minutes for TRIM package.Ordinance No. 03-2016; adopting theAnnual General Fund, WastewaterEnterprise Fund, Stormwater EnterpriseFund, Enterprise Capital Fund, SpecialRevenue Funds, Capital Project Funds andAgency Fund Budgets for the Fiscal Yearbeginning October 1, 2016, and endingSeptember 30, 2017; providing for aneffective date, second reading.CCO/Financial Svcs 9/20/2016 9/22/2016 9/21/2016 CCO processed.Authorize removal of a Specimen Tree at307 Madison Avenue and that the applicantmake a $3,150 contribution to the City TreeBank.CD 9/20/2016 10/25/201610/20/2016Council authorized removal at 9/20/2016 Regular Meeting; IM staff determined that theexisting trees slated for removal were too large to transplant. Property owner has made the$3,150 contribution to the Tree Bank.Presentation honoring Canaveral Fire Rescuepersonnel for live-saving actions takenduring Hurricane Matthew. (Chief DaveSargeant, Assistant Chief John Cunningham,Captain Derek Yossifon, Firefighters JeffCrawley and Randy Hoog and FiremedicRandy Penna)N/A 10/18/2016 10/18/2016 10/18/2016 Presentation made.Interview Applicant for appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. (Paula Collins)N/A 10/18/2016 10/18/2016 10/18/2016 City Council conducted Interview of Applicant.Interview Applicant for appointment to the Library Board. (Theresa Zyhowski)N/A 10/18/2016 10/18/2016 10/18/2016 City Council conducted Interview of Applicant.\\Cape‐Main\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2016\10‐21‐16\City Council Action Tracking 2016 Page 3 Action Tracking for Week Ending 10/21/2016Council Action Assigned to Date AssignedDate to be CompletedDate Completed Status ReportApprove Minutes for September 20, 2016Regular and October 10, 2016 Special CityCouncil Meetings.CCO 10/18/2016 10/19/2016 10/19/2016 CCO processed.Resolution No.2016-22; appointingMembers to the Code Enforcement Boardand Library Board of the City of CapeCanaveral; providing for the repeal of priorinconsistent resolutions; severability and aneffective date. (Paul Collins and ThereseZyhowski)CCO 10/18/2016 10/19/2016 10/19/2016 CCO processed.Resolution No. 2016-23; certifying that theApplication submitted by Project Zeus for anEconomic Development Ad Valorem TaxExemption is eligible for an Exemptionpursuant to the criteria set forth in sections196.012 and 196.1995, Florida Statutes;authorizing the City Manager to retain acopy of the Application for the City and toforward this Resolution and a copy of theApplication to the Brevard County PropertyAppraiser for analysis and a written report;providing a Statement of Future Intent toadopt an Ordinance and conduct PublicHearing to grant said Exemption; providingfor the repeal of prior inconsistentresolutions; severability and an effectivedate. CCO 10/18/201611/15/2016 CCO processed Resolution; ED tasked with follow-up.Resolution No. 2016-24; recommendingProject Zeus be approved as a QualifiedTarget Industry business pursuant to section288.106, Florida Statutes; providing forrepeal of prior inconsistent resolutions;severability and an effective date. CCO 10/18/2016 10/19/2016 10/19/2016 CCO processed.\\Cape‐Main\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2016\10‐21‐16\City Council Action Tracking 2016 Page 4 Action Tracking for Week Ending 10/21/2016Council Action Assigned to Date AssignedDate to be CompletedDate Completed Status ReportResolution No. 2016-26; approving theapplication for the Final Plat of Cape ParkTownhomes, generally located at 350Monroe Avenue, Cape Canaveral; providingfor repeal of prior, inconsistent resolutions;severability and an effective date. CCO 10/18/2016 10/19/2016 10/19/2016 CCO processed.Resolution No. 2016-27; providing for atemporarywaiver of Building Permit fees forrepairs related to building or structuraldamage caused by Hurricane Matthew;providing for an intent and purpose of thisresolution; for a filing period for eligiblebuilding permit applications; severabilityandan effective date.CCO 10/18/2016 10/19/2016 10/19/2016 CCO processed.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 12/16/2016 Council approved purchase; PWS tasked with follow-up.Ordinance No. 04-2016; adoptingamendments to the Annual General Fund,Special Revenue Funds, Agency Fund,Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds andEnterprise Capital Fund Budgets for theFiscal Year beginning October 1, 2015, andending September 30, 2016; providing forthe repeal of prior inconsistent ordinancesand resolutions and providing for aneffective date, first reading. CCO/Financial Svcs 10/18/2016 11/16/2016Council adopted Ordinance at first reading; Financial Svcs will prepare Agenda cover for second reading on 11/15/2016; CCO will place ad.\\Cape‐Main\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2016\10‐21‐16\City Council Action Tracking 2016 Page 5 Action Tracking for Week Ending 10/21/2016Council 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. 10/18/2016 11/16/2016Council adopted Ordinance at first reading; ED Director will prepare Agenda cover for second reading on 11/15/2016; CCO will place ad.\\Cape‐Main\Common Documents\Weekly Updates\2016\10‐21‐16\City Council Action Tracking 2016 Page 6 Community Engagement Update for Week Ending October 21, 2016 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: Conversations with residents/pedestrians/business owners in regard to:  Bat boxes  EV chargers / solar panels / Amendment 1  Hurricane Matthew o WastePro / clean-up o Dumpsters  The next Community Garden  Election / City Council  United Way annual drive  Dog / pet friendly event  Technology / computer events  Trunk or Treat Staff attended several City Government Week activities to include the:  Mock City Council Meeting  Public Works Services Tour  Canaveral Fire Rescue Tour Students from Cape View Elementary took part in several fun and informative City Government hands-on activities during the week of October 17 – 21, 2016. Staff used City Social Media platforms to broadcast Cape Canaveral’s participation. Kimla Mansfield explaining the waste water process Mayor Hoog and City Staff during the Mock City Council Meeting Tim Carlisle explaining generator / lift station pumps and the Infrastructure Maintenance team’s role during Hurricane Matthew #bestdayever with the Canaveral Fire Rescue See those posts and more on the City Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Facebook! The City’s first free to the public EV charger was recently visited by a Tesla Model S. The Tesla owner was from out of town and in desperate need of an EV charger. With help from the dealership, she located the Canaveral Public Library station, and was able to get the electric fuel she needed to return to South Florida safely. While in Cape Canaveral, she visited the beach/Library. This was her first time in Cape Canaveral, and she was glad the charger gave her a reason to stop and explore. Staff is looking for several interested volunteers to assemble and decorate bat boxes/houses. Bat boxes are small wooden ‘houses’ that provide a safe home for bats to live, rest and raise pups. Bats are known to eat upwards of 1,000 mosquitoes ever hour during the night, and are a successful natural alternative to control mosquitos that may carry the ZIKA virus. The kits will need to be assembled and decorated by residents/visitors before being hung throughout the City by PWS Staff. There will be a City Brainstorm Event on November 9, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. It is a casual meeting of the minds to create positive ideas that inspire positive change in the City of Cape Canaveral. Theme - Cape Canaveral: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'! Staff is reaching out to local businesses and residents to increase community involvement in the upcoming Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 28, 2016. To RSVP for this fun community event, please contact Culture & Leisure Services at (321) 868-1226. The event has no registration fee. For more information, please follow this link - http://bit.ly/2dTzPrN Connect with the City of Cape Canaveral on social media! Facebook – cityofcapecanaveral, 3,531 page likes, +6 Recent posts: Instagram – cityofcapecanaveral, 448 followers, +9 followers Recent post: Twitter – capecanaveralfl, 788 followers Recent Tweet: Pinterest – capecanaveralfl, 604 inspiring pins Periscope – capecanaveralfl, 505 hearts (live stream likes), 28 followers, +8 followers Snapchat – capecanaveralfl, 200 point score, +12 points, 25 followers MailChimp – 233 subscribers, +5 subscribers Social media bests! Tag the City in photos, tweets and posts to be considered. Community Development Update for Week Ending October 21, 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 41 inspections; processed 41 new building permit applications; 29 permits picked up and payments processed; processed 24 new Business Tax Receipts (BTR’s); processed seven (7) renewal Business Tax Receipt, alarm and/or fire payments; printed 84 BTR’s; updated 84 records in Springbrook; 20 phone calls regarding BTR inquiries; assisted 15 walk-in customers; returned 22 BTR applications due to late fee not calculated into payment; printed 25 Fire Alarm permits and 15 Security Alarm permits.  Provided inspection for New City Hall to include one (1) partial pre-pour tie beams and arches 2nd floor and one (1) partial cell fill.  Performed post event residential damage assessment with FEMA representatives.  Processed three (3) new contractor information packets (Contractor License, Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.  Provided assistance completing building permit applications as needed.  Responded to seven (7) emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors and home inspectors.  Responded to 13 voicemails.  Contacted one (1) contractor regarding scheduling final inspections for building permits that are nearing expiration & permits recently expired.  Scanned 11 pages of Certificates of Insurance.  Scanned/verified 10 pages of building documents.  Compiled 4th quarter Building Permit Certification Surcharge Report for State of Florida. Code Enforcement performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Received 10 new requests giving life-safety issues priority, followed closely by community appearance and property maintenance.  Conducted 15 site inspections.  Removed 20 signs from right-of-way/telephone poles within the City.  Responded to six (6) lien search requests.  Provided counter coverage and assisted five (5) citizens with building and code enforcement requests.  Responded to 40 voicemails regarding complaints and inquiries.  Code Enforcement Officer continues to conduct daily community sweeps for visible violations throughout the City.  Obtained compliance in the field for six (6) Code violations.  Issued nine (9) door tags for visible violations to be corrected.  Responded to 15 hurricane damage inspection requests.  Responded to 30 work without permit complaints due to hurricane damage.  Issued three (3) compliance letters.  Posted one (1) Stop Work order. Planning performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Records Management – 48 pages of documents scanned/verified; 150 large format plans prepared and 1.5 cubic feet made ready for scheduled MCCI pick-up.  Helped prepare records, made phone calls and sent emails for Public Records Request and upcoming Appeal Hearing scheduled for October 24, 2016.  Participated in two (2) interviews for a vacant Code Enforcement Officer position.  Received notification that the Brevard County School Board will sponsor a presentation on October 24, 2016, at 6:30 pm regarding its Capital Plan. The meeting is being hosted by School Board member John Craig at the Cocoa Beach High School.  Met with Jim Beadle, Esq., regarding the Appeal Hearing scheduled for October 24, 2016, at 4:30 pm at the Cape Canaveral Public Library, located at 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL.  Finalized the 3rd party review of the Final Plat for the Cape Park Townhouse project located at 350 Monroe Avenue.  Conducted monthly staff meeting to discuss Council actions at its October 18, 2016 meeting.  Reviewed landscape plan for the Cape Park Townhouse project located at 350 Monroe Avenue. Economic Development Update for Week Ending October 21, 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 Zarrella’s Italian & Wood Fired Pizza  City Hall status: o Hurricane damage was minor and was limited to site perimeter fencing/screening. o Second floor exterior concrete block walls/arches are being constructed. o Southwest stairwell walls (photo below) will continue upward to access the roof. o Downstairs, interior partition walls, mechanical (ductwork), electrical conduits/wiring, plumbing and fire protection systems are being installed. o Anticipated move-in date is April 2017.  Port of Call/Project Zeus update: o The medical services and management company is considering relocation of its corporate offices from Reston, Virginia to an existing 63,000+ SF building at 8600 Astronaut Blvd. The Company currently employs approximately 300 people in the City and plans to create 150 new jobs over 3 years with an average wage of $66,000 and invest $4,500,000 in new capital expenditures. The Company has applied for the State of Florida’s Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund Incentive Program. The Program is available for companies that create high wage jobs in targeted high value-added industries. This incentive includes refunds on corporate income, sales, ad valorem, intangible personal property, insurance premium and certain other taxes. Pre-approved applicants who create jobs in Florida receive tax refunds of $3,000 per net new Florida full-time equivalent job created. For businesses paying 150 percent of the average annual wage, add $1,000 per job. The selected local community contributes 20 percent of the total tax refund. No more than 25 percent of the total refund approved may be taken in any single fiscal year. New or expanding businesses in selected targeted industries or corporate headquarters are eligible. The 20% contribution is comprised of Brevard County’s Ad Valorem Tax (AVT) abatement plus the City of Cape Canaveral’s AVT abatement. o Three items were presented to City Council on October 18th with results as follows:  Resolution No. 2016-24 supporting Project Zeus as QTI eligible (approved),  Resolution No. 2016-23 requesting the Brevard County Property Appraiser (BCPA) prepare a report regarding the tax impact to the City if the Abatement is approved (approved) and  Ordinance No. 05-2016 approving the Project Zeus AVT Abatement, 1st Reading (approved). o City Council will have the opportunity to adopt Ordinance No. 05-2016 at 2nd Reading on November 15th.  Along with Community Development and Community Engagement Directors, met with a Brevard County resident who wishes to establish a Pedal Pub business operation. The route would primarily focus on Port Canaveral eating/drinking establishments as well as our local Brewery and Craft Distillery (coming soon). The operation would allow up to 10-15 adults to pedal-power a vehicle that would travel between select establishments for a 2-hour tour with a company employee at the steering wheel and will include an informational tour of the area. This would serve as an excursion for cruise-ship patrons, and a fun opportunity for anyone to safely see more of Cape Canaveral. Also: o No alcohol will be allowed or served on the vehicle, whether open or closed. o The driver has the ability to engage a low horsepower motor if necessary. o Tours would be limited to two hours, primarily in the afternoon. No tours after dark. o Routes to be determined. o Applicant will also seek approval of Canaveral Port Authority. Here is a link to a similar operation located in the St. Petersburg area: http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/attractions/pedal-pub/1548.  The Canaveral Port Authority will hold its next public participation meeting regarding the development of the Port Master Plan on November 3rd. Please see flyer below. Culture and Leisure Services Update for Week Ending October 21, 2016 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  City Council  City Manager  Building Official  Human Resources Director  Space Coast Little League Representatives  City Engineer  Annual Benefits Meeting  Public Works Services Director Athletic Leagues - Monday morning mixed doubles was cancelled due to inclement weather. Intermediate Wednesday night tennis started the first week of play with 12 players ready for an exciting new season. Wednesday night advanced racquetball continued playoff matches with 2 players battling for the win in a tiebreaker. A new Thursday night intermediate tennis league will begin on October 27 giving players one more week to register. Fast Feed Tennis Clinics- Fast feed tennis clinics are designed to provide a fun aerobic tennis workout. Participants run through doubles and/or singles “live-ball” drills simulating actual match play situations. Clinics are open to players of all skill levels, ages 18 and up. Cost is $5 per player, per session. Pre-registration is not required. Youth Tennis Group Lessons – Ever thought about your child playing tennis, but realized lessons would be too expensive? Not to worry! Registrations for youth tennis lessons at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex are currently being accepted. Each six week session is available to the first fifteen registered participants ages six to twelve. The first session will begin on Tuesday November 1 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lessons are free for Cape Canaveral Residents and $5.00 per class for Non-Residents. Equipment is available for use at no additional cost. Farmers Market – Xeriscape Park has been cleaned up and the Market is back! Everyone is invited to enjoy the fresh produce, baked goods and artisanal products. See you Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Xeriscape Park on Taylor Avenue across the street from the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Disc Golf – Bring the family out to Manatee Sanctuary Park this Friday at 5:00 p.m. for a fun evening of Disc Golf. A 9 hole, mostly par 3 course will be set up for your enjoyment. A limited number of discs will be available for your enjoyment at no cost. Should be a beautiful evening; don’t miss out! Monster Mash / Trunk or Treat - Fall is in the air and Halloween is swiftly approaching. This year, the City is hosting its first annual Trunk or Treat event, to be held in conjunction with its ever popular Monster Mash Halloween Dance Party. Geared towards families with children 12 & under, this community outreach event is open to all Cape Canaveral residents, businesses, HOA’s, municipal services, City boards and non-profit groups. As door to door trick or treating is either difficult or discouraged in many Cape Canaveral condominium communities, this event gives those who are interested in participating in this time honored holiday tradition a chance to do so without infringing on association rules or their neighbors’ peace and quiet. It also gives City officials, businesses and non-profit organizations an opportunity to reach out to the local families they serve. This is a free, non-commercial, family friendly activity and there is no charge to participate. The event will be held on Friday, October 28th from 6:30-8:30 pm on Taylor Avenue in front of the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Trunk or Treat participants may decorate a vehicle or set up a spooky booth space to distribute candy or treats. Set up begins at 5:00 pm - all vehicles and booths must be in place before street is closed at 6:15 pm and must remain in place until the event ends at 8:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to take part in the Trunk or Treat must RSVP to Culture and Leisure Services at 321-868-1226 by Thursday, October 27th. Spaces are limited and early registration is encouraged. City Government Week at Culture & Leisure Services – On Monday, October 17th, 45 fourth graders from Cape View Elementary visited the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. After a short presentation on the department’s role in the City’s government, students were separated into three groups that rotated through a circuit of high-energy physical activities. During their one hour visit, each student got to learn the fundamentals of Wallyball, enjoy a quick round of dodgeball and take part in a Zumba class. From the smiles on their faces and sweat on their foreheads, you could tell they had a wonderful time. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending October 21, 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  Oxidation Ditch Rehabilitation Project. Pre-construction meeting performed on October 20; construction activities to be initiated on November 1. This is one of the projects funded through the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan. Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)  North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. No major damage observed from Hurricane Matthew; contractor implemented Emergency Preparedness Plan prior to the storm. Contractor currently installing landscaping and performing several corrective actions. The original landscaping plan was completely revised due to the presence of numerous unmarked underground utilities. Maintenance of traffic (MOT) includes closure of one lane on North Atlantic Avenue during working hours; flagmen are utilized to direct traffic. All roads will be open after working hours. Estimated project completion – November 2016. NOTE: All businesses in the North Atlantic Avenue corridor will remain open during construction activities. Installation of landscaping along eastern side of North Atlantic Avenue – looking northeast. Stormwater  Canaveral City Park Ex-filtration Project. No major damage observed from Hurricane Matthew; contractor implemented Emergency Preparedness Plan prior to the storm. Construction for this Project was initiated on August 3. Both the softball and Little League fields will be closed until Project completion in late-2016 or early-2017; work is also being performed in the adjacent City streets. Sandpiper Park (playground), Youth Center and basketball courts will remain open. Contractor is currently performing excavations in the softball field area. Improvements to the sanitary sewer system beneath the property to be completed week of October 24. 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. Installation of stormwater chambers and gravel backfill – looking east.  Hurricane Matthew Recovery Operations. Staff continues to clean debris from the City’s stormwater system. Inlets are being cleaned of debris and an additional street sweeping event was performed along streets cleared of debris. Miscellaneous  State of the City Report. Staff prepared the PWS section of the draft 2016 State of the City Report.  Brevard Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Coalition. The Coalition plans a sign waving event at the intersection of SR 520 and SR A1A in Cocoa Beach on October 24. The major purpose of the Coalition is to educate voters concerning the November ballot initiative for a ½ cent sales tax to support IRL restoration efforts. If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event, email Melissa Martin at meilang76@gmail.com. The Coalition will provide free blue t-shirts (first come, first served) to those able to commit five hours of volunteer time to the campaign. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending October 21, 2016 Patrol Division Weekly Statistics October 13 thru October 19, 2016 Type Weekly Total Case Reports Written 26 Case Reports Closed 18 Arrests Made 10 Front Desk Weekly Statistics October 13 thru October 19, 2016 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 55 Walk-ups Assisted 23 Fingerprint Cards Completed 5 Notary Assistance for Citizens 1 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics October 13 thru October 19, 2016 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 4 Office/Training/Meeting Hours 4 Miles Driven 62 Total Volunteer Hours 8   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 October 21, 2016 1. Weekly meeting with CPA staff and BCSO. 2. Port Hurricane Hot wash. 3. City Council and Port Commission meetings. 4. CFR Business and Board meetings. 5. Fire Prevention activities at Cape View Elementary. 6. City Government Week activities at Station 52 for Cape View Elementary. 7. Tower replaced that was lost at Station 53 from the winds. 8. Two personnel to Spain to meet Disney ship for voyage back from dry dock. 9. United States Lifeguard Association inspection at Jetty Park. 10. Payroll processed and transmitted.