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Cape Canaveral VISION Statement
Administrative Services
Community Engagement – No Report
Community Development
Economic Development
Culture & Leisure Services
Public Works Services
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Canaveral Fire Rescue – No Report
5-17-2016
Cape Canaveral Vision Statement
We envision: A bikeable and walkable Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its residential
feel, characterized by low-rise buildings. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is a
liveable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal community that embraces the seaside
and riverside as the main amenities, and supports local culture, commerce and education.
We envision: A1A as a “complete street” with a native-landscaped and tree-lined median with
traffic calming elements and dark-sky street lighting. “Complete street” amenities include bicycle
facilities, covered transit stops, and safe pedestrian crossings that invite pedestrians and bicyclists
to access the beach, river, local neighborhoods and adjacent communities. Our improved
“complete streets” will allow us to travel calmly to intimate waterfront destinations and a walk-
able uptown core. Multi-use paths lined with shade trees should be wide enough for bikes and
pedestrians and lighted so anyone can walk or bicycle safely anywhere in town, day or night.
We envision: Welcoming community entrance features that create a sense of arrival and unique
community identity. The “uptown” and other areas will contain an architecturally rich and unique
mix of uses, with wide tree shaded sidewalks and umbrella covered café tables at restaurants and
bistros where friends gather, interact, and enjoy drinks and dinner.
We envision: A community that; removes or transforms blighted and unfinished buildings into
attractive structures, offers city-wide green spaces, provides a pet-friendly park with ample shade,
and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic viability and serve our
residents and visitors.
We envision: Open shorelines and rivers accessible to the public including amenities that take
advantage of the water, such as limited and quaint water-view establishments and intimate public
gathering and entertainment places that may include pavilions, gazebos, or a performance stage.
Administrative Services
Update for Week Ending December 2, 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 Mayor Hoog regarding miscellaneous City initiatives.
Met with Culture & Leisure Services Director regarding 2017 Space Coast Art Festival
proposed to be held at Manatee Sanctuary Park.
EA provided assistance to City Council Members and select Department Directors.
EA continued review/revisions of 2016 State of the City Reports.
EA assisted CCO in review of orientation materials for Council Member Randels.
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. High-
lights:
Oak Lane - the last request for records regarding Oak Lane was completed on 11-22-16;
Board of Adjustment Meeting scheduled for 11-22-16 regarding Variance No. 16-02 was
cancelled on 11-21-16 until further notice.
Council Meetings – continued preparing for 12-20-16 Regular Meeting.
Election – Final Campaign Treasurers Reports, Report Code TR (Termination Report) are
due from candidates on or before 02-06-17; Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Office
provided Certification of Official Results of the Election on 11-18-16 (see attached); City
Certificates of Election were provided to both Council Members Brown and Randels (see
attached).
Council - assisted Human Resources Director and Administrative/Financial Services
Director in processing/on-boarding Council Member Randels; coordinating with City
Manager and Department Directors to review/finalize orientation materials for Council
Member Randels; assisted Council Member Walsh in preparation for the Cocoa Beach
Christmas Parade on Saturday, 12-10-16; assisted Mayor Hoog with registering the City to
participate in the Health First Mayors’ Fitness Challenge 2017 (see attached).
Advisory Boards – four new Business and Economic Development Board Members were
appointed at the 11-15-16 City Council Meeting; Resolution, welcome letters, Resource
Guides and Code of Conduct Affirmations were processed/distributed to new Board
Members; updated Board Roster and Advisory Board pages on City website.
State of the City Report – coordinating with City Manager’s Office and other City
Departments to finalize and review various sections of the State of the City.
Co-hosted/attended Brevard County City Clerks Association Meeting in West Melbourne.
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.
Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities.
Highlights:
Court Blocks Overtime Rule; Employers Off the Hook on December 1 Changes
On November 22, 2016, a federal judge in Texas issued a temporary nationwide injunction
preventing the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) overtime rule from taking effect on
December 1.
Employers across the country have been scrambling to ensure that workers currently covered
would remain exempt. The final rule issued by DOL in May would have raised the salary
threshold – the minimum amount that employees must earn to be exempt from overtime pay
under the white collar exemptions, from $455 per week ($23,660 per year) to $913 per week
($47,476 per year) beginning December 1.
Twenty-one states and over 50 business organizations challenged the overtime rule in federal
court. They argued that DOL exceeded its authority under the FLSA by focusing on the salary
instead of focusing on their job duties.
It is important that employers keep in mind that the injunction issued by the court is only
temporary. The validity of DOL’s final rule will continue to be litigated with the same judge,
and will be subject to appeals. Most importantly for employers, nothing changes regarding the
duties tests that must be satisfied for the white collar exemptions to the FLSA. So, if an
employer has workers misclassified as exempt based on the duties they perform, the injunction
will not protect them.
While employers are “off the hook” for now, much uncertainty remains. The Trump
Administration cannot unilaterally rescind a final DOL regulation; however, they can decide
not to continue defending it in the courts. It would be prudent to have plans in place to comply
with the overtime rule should it ultimately take effect.
EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on National Origin Discrimination
On November 21, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued
enforcement guidance addressing national origin discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964. Title VII protects individuals from employment discrimination and retaliation based
on their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Title VII prohibits employers from treating
individuals unfavorably because of their national origin, including because they are from a
particular country or part of the world, because of ethnicity, or because they appear to be of a
certain ethnic background. As approximately 11% of the 89,385 private sector charges filed with
the EEOC in FY 2015 allege national origin discrimination, the EEOC aims to express official
agency policy and explain how the laws and regulations apply to specific workplace situations
involving national origin discrimination. EEOC believes that implementation of the following
steps may help reduce the risk of violations:
o Use a variety of recruitment methods to attract as diverse a pool of job seekers as possible.
o State that the employer is an “equal opportunity employer”.
o Have clearly defined criteria for employment decisions.
o Develop objective, job-related criteria for identifying the unsatisfactory performance or
conduct that can cause discipline, demotion or discharge.
o Carefully record the business reasons for disciplinary or performance-related actions and
share these reasons with the affected employees.
o Clearly communicate to employees through policies and actions that harassment will not
be tolerated and that employees who violate the prohibition against harassment will be
disciplined.
o Ensure that policies are communicated effectively to all the employees.
Job Vacancy Updates
A candidate has been selected for the Plant Operator vacancy with post offer of
employment processing underway.
A candidate has been identified for the Utilities Mechanic vacancy with hopes of
completing the screening process and extending an offer of employment.
HR continues to work with Department Directors to ensure the City has sufficient and
appropriate Staff in order to achieve operational efficiency.
Met with representative from Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) to discuss final
disposition of our hurricane damage claim. HR is making every effort to achieve FMIT
Hurricane Matthew closure of the City’s claim in order to expedite processing of the City’s
FEMA claim. All documentation (to include photographs, quotes and invoices) has been
provided to the Synergy Claims Adjustor.
FMIT presented the City with a $15,000 premium rebate check in recognition of our
exceptional claims history for FY 2015/16.
Official ***
CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
BREVARD COUNTY
For Circuit Judge, 18th Judicial Circuit, Group 9, the whole number of
votes cast was 266,550 of which
Steve Henderson received 123,290 votes
Christina Sanchez received 143,260 votes
For County Court Judge, Group 2, the whole number of votes cast was
259,205 of which
Kelly McCormack Ingram received 144,901 votes
Rod Kernan received 114,304 votes
For School Board, District 3, the whole number of votes cast was 54,357
of which
Darcey Addo received 22,078 votes
Tina Descovich received 32,279 votes
For School Board, District 4, the whole number ofvotes cast was 59,952
of which
Karen Henderson received 29,746 votes
Matt Susin received 30,206 votes
For City of Cape Canaveral City Council CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, the whole number ofvotes cast was 8,163 of which
John Bond received 1,678 votes
Mike Brown received 2,260 votes
Buzz Petsos received 1,417 votes
Rocky Randels received 2,808 votes
For City of Cocoa Beach Mayor, Seat 1 CITY OF COCOA BEACH, the
whole number of votes cast was 7,254 of which
Adrianne Dillon
Ben Malik
received 2,950 votes
received 4,304 votes
For City of Cocoa Beach City Commissioner, Seat 2 CITY OF COCOA
BEACH, the whole number of votes cast was 6,898 of which
Eric Herrburger received 1,448 votes
Ed Martinez received 3,470 votes
Mary Jane Nail received 1,980 votes
11/18/2016 05:15:54 PM 2
Official ***
CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
BREVARD COUNTY
We Certify that pursuant to Section 102.112, Florida Statutes, the
canvassing board has compared the number of persons who voted with
the number of ballots counted and that the certification includes all valid
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having been duly elected to the Office of City Council on the gth day of November
A.D., 2016, in and for the City of Cape Canaveral, in the County of Brevard, and
State of Florida, to have and to hold said Office for a term of Three (3) Years, from
the election in November 2016 to the election in November 2019, is hereby
commissioned and invested with the authority to assume and perform all duties of
said Office according to Law and the Ordinances of said City.
F.S. 102.155 Certificate of election. -The supervisor shall give to any person the
election of whom is certified by the county canvassing board a certificate of the
person's election. The Department of State shall give to any person the election of
whom is certified by the state canvassing board a certificate of the person's election.
The certificate of election which is issued to any person shall be prima facie evidence
of the election of such person.
In Testimony Whereof this Certificate
is signed by the Clerk of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, and the Corporate
Seal thereof affixed this ~ th day of
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City Clerk
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having been duly elected to the Office of City Council on the gth day of November
A.D., 2016, in and for the City of Cape Canaveral, in the County of Brevard, and
State of Florida, to have and to hold said Office for a term of Three (3) Years, from
the election in November 2016 to the election in November 2019, is hereby
commissioned and invested with the authority to assume and perform all duties of
said Office according to Law and the Ordinances of said City.
F.S. 102.155 Certificate of election. -The supervisor shall give to any person the
election of whom is certified by the county canvassing board a certificate of the
person's election. The Department of State shall give to any person the election of
whom is certified by the state canvassing board a certificate of the person's election.
The certificate of election which is issued to any person shall be prima facie evidence
of the election of such person.
In Testimony Whereof this Certificate
is signed by the Clerk of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, and the Corporate
Seal thereof affixed this /:!8 th day of
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November 28, 2016
Honorable Bob Hoog
105 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Dear Mayor Hoog:
Health irst
Thank you for agreeing to participate in the inaugural Health First Mayors' Fitness Challenge, in
partnership with the Florida Department of Health's Healthiest Weight Brevard initiative, United Way
and several other community organizations. Your commitment to lead the effort to get active by
engaging the citizens of your community is commended.
Nine mayors in Brevard ColDlty will be competing with other participating mlDlicipalities in the 13-week
Health First Mayors' Fitness Challenge. Each municipality will form their own team with a goal of
encouraging children and their families to become healthier, especially those in 1D1derserved areas. The
team with the most minutes spent participating in physical fitness events and activities will be named the
winner of the Mayors' Fitness Challenge. There will also be an individual competition for adult residents
to reach their healthiest weight and win cash prizes.
Please designate a team captain or representative from your office to attend an informational
meeting on Tuesday, December 6 at 9 am at the Space Coast Health Foundation, Suntree Office
Tower, 6905 N. Wickham Road, Third Floor, Melbourne, FL 32940.
Additional details including a timeline, communications collateral and expectations for each team captain
will be provided at this meeting.
Please complete and sign the form below by Friday, December~ by scanning and emailing to:
Brevanlmayorfitnesschallenge@gmailcom. We look forwanl to your participation!
Sincerely,
Maggie Dkkinson
Chairperson, Healthiest Weight Brevanl
R11nning Zone Foundation
United Way of Aorlda
HealthiestWei ht HEALTH g
Community Development
Update for Week Ending December 2, 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 108 inspections; processed 49 new building permit applications;
47 permits picked up and payments processed; processed eight (8) new Business Tax Receipts
(BTR’s); renewed/updated & printed 55 BTR’s; processed 11 renewal Business Tax Receipts,
alarm and/or fire payments; printed/updated/scanned 87 Fire Alarm permits.
Provided inspections for New City Hall to include one (1) completed tie-beam and cell fill
and tie beam for South stairwell.
Processed four (4) new contractor information packets (Contractor License, Liability
Insurance and W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.
Assisted 24 walk-in customers regarding miscellaneous items.
Processed three (3) records requests.
Processed two (2) right of way permits for AT&T and Bright House.
Processed one (1) payment for Site Plan Review for BRB Enterprises.
Processed one (1) payment for expired permit.
Processed one (1) payment for lien search request.
Responded to six (6) emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors
and home inspectors.
Responded to 13 voicemails.
Responded to 137 incoming phone calls.
Contacted two (2) contractors regarding scheduling final inspections for building permits
that are nearing expiration & permits recently expired.
Scanned 76 pages of Certificates of Insurance.
Prepared and mailed 271 BTR notices.
Processed and entered adjustments for 75 inactive BTR accounts.
Assisted 15 customers at front counter regarding BTR inquiries.
Researched State statutes regarding HOA’s; spoke to State members regarding the need for
a HOA to have a BTR; and prepared letter to HOA’s regarding the need for a BTR.
Code Enforcement performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests
from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:
Received 11 new requests giving life-safety issues priority, followed closely by community
appearance and property maintenance.
Provided front counter coverage and assisted 20 citizens with building/code enforcement
requests.
Conducted 25 site inspections.
Removed 42 signs from right of way/telephone poles within the City.
Responded to 52 voicemails regarding complaints/inquiries.
Responded to 15 lien search requests.
Code Enforcement Officers continue to conduct daily community sweeps for visible
violations throughout the City.
Obtained compliance in the field for three (3) Code violations.
Issued four (4) door tags for visible violations to be corrected.
Issued one (1) Notice of Violation.
Issued three (3) compliance letters.
Planning performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the
Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:
Records Management – 1,374 pages of documents scanned/verified and converted 15 pdf.
files in LF.
Prepared Planning & Zoning Board Minutes.
Prepared Community Appearance Board Agenda packets for distribution for meeting
scheduled on December 7, 2016.
Distributed Site Plan for BRB Enterprises – 245 Challenger Rd. for review/comments.
Began preparation of State of the City Report to reflect department activities during the last
fiscal year.
Participated in conference call with Kimley-Horn regarding Polk Avenue Master Plan
project.
Conducted November 23, 2016 Planning & Zoning Board meeting, to include:
Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to City
Staff Re: Site Plan Approval for the Oceanside Distillery project, per City Code of
Ordinances, Section 110-223 – Ron Foleno, Applicant - (240 W. Central Boulevard).
APPROVED
Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to City
Staff Re: Ordinance No. XX-2017 Amending Appendix B of the City Code Related
to the Assessment of Building Permit Fees – City of Cape Canaveral - Applicant.
APPROVED
Economic Development
Update for Week Ending December 2, 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.
City Hall status:
o Metal roof trusses have been set.
o Roof decking is nearly complete.
o Highest portion of southeast stair tower is under construction.
o Interior framing details (tray/coffered ceiling/arches) completed.
Project Zeus update: Property owner and Staff are finalizing the 1st Modification to the
Development Agreement for the Port of Call Project at 8600 Astronaut Blvd. This is a
necessary step to locate Project Zeus to the building and its additional 150 new jobs to
the City. Specifically, the Developer/Hotelier requested the DA be modified to allow
Project Zeus to occupy the facility while the commercial parking, Port of Call and Hotel
elements are transferred to property he owns immediately across the street, on and
around the property containing the Radisson Hotel, where he also purchased the
Fairvilla properties. It is anticipated that City Council will consider the item on the
December agenda. Project Zeus currently employs approximately 300 people in the
City of Cape Canaveral 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.
Met with City Manager, Public Works Services Director and Capital Projects Director
regarding the recent referendum passed by Brevard County voters for the Save Our
Lagoon Project Plan to begin prioritizing our projected eligible stormwater projects and
pursuit of the necessary easements.
Along with Community Development Director, Staff is working to assist FDOT and
Cumberland Farms Project developer with a technical detail regarding A1A access.
Due to the unique triangular shape of the parcel, fuel tanker truck on-site turning
movements are limited and a single northbound right-in-only access point from A1A
is necessary to accommodate.
Please see attached:
o Information regarding the 2016 Brevard Delegation Meeting set for Friday,
December 16.
o Port news release regarding the installation of Commissioners.
State Representative Tom Goodson
Chairman, Brevard County Legislative Delegation
RE: Annual Legislative Delegation Meeting on December 16
The 2016 Legislative Session is fast approaching. As such, on December 16, 2016, we will be
holding our annual Brevard County Legislative Delegation Meeting at the Brevard County
Commission Chambers in Viera. This is an opportunity for those in the community interested in
speaking with the delegation as a whole to do so in an abbreviated fashion prior to the upcoming
Legislative Session. This meeting allows for individuals and organizations from around Brevard
County to express their thoughts about the issues that relate to them with regard to the upcoming
Legislative Session.
Should you wish to come before the delegation to speak, please contact Kerensa Slocum in my
office at 321-449-5111 to have your name placed on the meeting agenda. Due to the high
volume of speaking requests we receive every year, each individual or organization will be given
3 minutes to speak on the issues essential to them. If this opportunity interests you, please
respond by December 9, 2016; all requests received after December 9, 2016 will be placed on a
standby list. Should you have information or handouts to distribute to the delegation, they must
be dropped off or mailed to my office prior to December 13, 2016 to be placed in the members’
packets. When delivering your information, please be sure to include 13 copies for the Brevard
County Legislators and their staff. There is a 3 hour time block allotted for this meeting. Should
our time run out prior to your opportunity to speak, you are encouraged to contact each legislator
individually prior to the upcoming Legislative Session to express your concerns.
With regards to General Bills and Local Bills, if you are interested in having a General Bill
sponsored by one of the Brevard Delegation Members, you must, prior to the meeting or upon
the completion of the meeting, set up a time with that individual member to discuss your request.
At no time during the Delegation Meeting will there be requests for sponsorship of legislation
due to the time constraints associated with these types of requests. If there is a need for a Local
Bill to be sponsored, the individual or organization making this request must first - prior to the
Delegation Meeting - secure a sponsor in the Delegation to sponsor such a bill. Secondly, the
sponsor as well as the requestor must be prepared to discuss this legislation at the Delegation
Meeting. After the discussion on the content of the Local Bill has taken place, the Delegation
will then take a vote to decide if the measure should move forward. This determination will be
decided by a simple majority vote of the Delegation; a tie vote will mean failure of the bill to
move forward. It will be the responsibility of the requestor to educate the Delegation’s members
on the Local Bill’s content prior to the Delegation Meeting so that a thoughtful conversation can
take place without delay.
If you should have any questions with regard to this meeting, please do not hesitate to contact my
office.
Notice of the Brevard County Legislative Delegation to Meet
December 16, 2016, 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Brevard County Commission Chambers
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Viera 32940
Representative Goodson | Chairman
2460 N Courtenay Pkwy # 108, Merritt Island, FL 32953
321-449-5111
Contact: Kerensa.Slocum@myfloridahouse.gov, email
Request to Address the Brevard County Legislative Delegation:
To be placed on the agenda to address the delegation, please send a written request to
Kerensa.slocum@myfloridahouse.gov by 5:00 PM on December 9, 2016. Please include the
following information in your request:
- Name and Title
- Organization
- Address
- City/State/Zip
- Telephone
- Email
- Topic for discussion
As an aid to the delegation members and staff, a reference guide will be prepared with
written information on the items being presented. To have printed information included,
please send it to Representative Goodson’s Office no later than 2:00 PM on December 13,
2016. It is suggested that the information be presented on organization letterhead and that
it include any of the following information that is available:
- Legislative topic
- Briefly state the issue
- Identify existing legislation by statute number
- Indicate changes to existing law or provide a legislative proposal
- Provide statistical information pertaining to the issue (state and local)
- Costs associated with the issue or project
- Names of legislators or local officials that are already supporting the issue
- List known groups, coalitions, associations, lobbyists, etc., that support or
oppose the project or issue
This is optional but encouraged. Please limit responses to two pages. If you will be
providing materials, please provide 15 copies of three-hole punched sets to Representative
Goodson’s office no later than 2:00 PM on December 13, 2016, for inclusion in the
legislators’ notebooks and for public records. When the agenda is finalized, it will be
emailed to all speakers and the Delegation Offices. Anyone submitting a request after
December 9, 2016, may address the Delegation by completing a public comment card,
which will be available at the meeting on December 16, 2016.
Required Local Bill Information:
All local bills must be presented to and approved by the Brevard Legislative Delegation. In
order to allow the delegation sufficient time to review all local legislation, please provide
an electronic copy of the proposal to Amy.Gregory@myfloridahouse.gov in addition to the
hard copies no later than December 9, 2016. The email attachment(s) should include a
description of the proposal, legislative language, and any pertinent supporting information
for the members to consider prior to the meeting.
Please Note: This is the only scheduled meeting of the Brevard Delegation prior to the 2017
Legislative Session. Questions about the meeting should be directed to Representative
Goodson’s office at 321-449-5111.
Rosalind P. Harvey
Sr. Dir. of Communications & Community Affairs
321-783-7831 ext. 242 or 321-394-3281(after hours)
rharvey@portcanaveral.com
From left: Tom Weinberg; Wayne Justice; Jerry Allender; Micah Loyd; and Bob Harvey
Weinberg Elected Chairman of Canaveral Port Authority
Loyd and Harvey Formally Installed as Port Commissioners
PORT CANAVERAL, FL— November 21, 2016 – During the November Commission meeting,
Board members unanimously selected Tom Weinberg to serve as Chairman of the Canaveral
Port Authority after newly elected Micah Loyd and Bob Harvey formally were sworn in to begin
their terms.
Elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, Chairman Weinberg is a fourth-generation Brevardian
elected from District 5. His career included positions as Chief of Staff for former U.S. Senator
Mel Martinez and Deputy County Administrator for Orange County, Florida. Currently, he is a
Director of Fidelity Bank of Florida headquartered in Merritt Island. Mr. Weinberg also holds a
Florida real estate license.
For the upcoming year, Wayne Justice will serve as Vice Chairman of the Commission. He was
elected to the Commission representing District 3 for a term beginning in January 2015. Vice
Chairman Justice is a maritime consultant, who retired as a two-star Admiral after a 37-year
career in the U.S. Coast Guard,
Selected as Secretary/Treasurer, Jerry Allender was elected from District 1 to the Port Authority
Board in August 2010 for a term beginning in January 2011. The Titusville resident is an
attorney with his own firm. He also previously served as a Port Commissioner from 1983 to
1994.
New Port Commissioner Micah Loyd is a Titusville resident elected from District 2. He is a
Certified General Contractor and second-generation owner of Loyd Contracting, Inc. In addition
to his service on the Port Authority Board, he also sits on the North Brevard Economic
Development Zone Board.
Cocoa resident Bob Harvey was elected from District 4. The new Port Commissioner served 33
years in the United States Army and Air Force as a fighter pilot and combat veteran. He retired
as a Colonel and is a published author and airline pilot.
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Culture and Leisure Services
Update for Week Ending December 2, 2016
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public.
Director Meetings
City Manager
Administrative/Financial Services Director
Space Coast Sea Food Festival Organizers
Cocoa Beach High School Student – Take Stock in Children Mentorship Program
Athletic Leagues - Monday morning mixed doubles league is halfway through the season with
three weeks remaining. Tuesday night fast feed tennis clinic had participants enjoying the hour of
“live ball” feed and instructional play. Wednesday night intermediate tennis headed back to the
court after the holiday break and continued the last night of match play before make-up matches
begin next week. Wednesday night advanced racquetball completed the third week of the season
with a new player leading the pack.
Love is in The Air at Center Street Park - The City would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel Schmidt on their recent nuptials at Center Street Park. Daniel and his new wife, Shay,
exchanged vows at the picturesque riverside park in a short civil ceremony performed by a Staff
notary who was on her lunch break. While weddings are not a commonly requested service, this
unique opportunity exemplifies the City’s Visioning for “creating a sense of place” by making the
City of Cape Canaveral the setting for this couple’s most precious memory. Notary Services may
be provided by all Notary Publics on Staff, as part of the Customer Service Standards the City sets,
for this community and its visitors. These services are offered at several City offices including the
City Clerk Office, Building Department and Culture & Leisure Services Department. For more
information on the City’s notary policies, visit: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/cityclerk
Friday Fest – The last Friday Fest of 2016 looks to be a wonderful night. An amazing array of
food will be available ranging from down-home favorites to world cuisine. Beer and wine sales
will be hosted by the Cape Canaveral Soccer Club. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. featuring
Panama on the stage. For a glimpse of the fun, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/Panama-
Band-166071293424342/
Light Up Cape Canaveral - Xeriscape Park will once again be decorated for the City’s annual
holiday celebration. This year’s event boasts laser lights, a hot cocoa bar and a special performance
by the Surfside Players. Residents and visitors will enjoy a night of musical performances by local
youth from Cape View Elementary Chorus and the Cocoa Beach High School String Ensemble.
The Cape Canaveral Public Library will feature a children’s craft activity, while volunteers from
Brevard County’s Police Athletic League will serve hot cocoa, cider and freshly made s’mores.
The evening will culminate with a visit from Santa, escorted by Canaveral Fire Rescue and a
reading of the classic holiday poem, T’was the Night before Christmas.
2016 Reindeer Run/Walk – The 2016 Reindeer Run/Walk will take place December 10, 2016 at
Cherie Down Park. If you’re looking for a fun 5k run/walk to help balance all the holiday
indulgence, this is the event for you. All proceeds will benefit our local Brevard County Sheriff’s
Office Police Athletic League Youth Director’s Council. A free kids run will also be part of the
event featuring a special guest from the North Pole. For more information or to register, please
visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/CapeCanaveral/CapeCanaveralReindeerRun
Library Book Sale – The Cape Canaveral Public Library will be hosting a book sale this Friday
and Saturday during regular Library hours inside the Council Chambers. The Sale is organized by
the Friends of the Library. Proceeds support Library programs and events.
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. at
Xeriscape Park on Taylor Avenue across the street from the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex.
Cape Canaveral Maritime Archaeology - In an effort to protect an invaluable historical resource
from being lost to a private salvage company, France has filed a legal claim to a 16th century wreck
off the shore of Cape Canaveral. Pending its outcome, this case could be monumental for the future
of cultural resource protection in Florida! Staff will continue to monitor the progress of this case.
For more information on this and Florida’s maritime cultural resources, visit:
http://dos.myflorida.com/historical/archaeology/underwater/
Public Works Services
Update for Week Ending December 2, 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 held on October 20;
numerous valves, piping, aerators, etc., and other materials already ordered/in fabrication.
Mobilization of heavy equipment scheduled for the first week of January 2017. This is one
of the projects funded through the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan.
New WWTP Emergency Generator. Staff is currently reviewing generator sizes for
installation at the WWTP. The existing 500 kw generator will be replaced with a similar
sized model using the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract.
Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)
North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Contractor completed major project tasks;
currently performing “punch list” tasks to complete the Project. Road striping to begin
week of December 11; work will be performed at night. Maintenance of traffic
(MOT) may be required for remaining work and includes closure of one lane on North
Atlantic Avenue during working hours; flagmen are utilized to direct traffic. NOTE: All
businesses in the North Atlantic Avenue corridor will remain open during
construction activities. Upon completion of the major construction activities, the City
will install decorative street signs, solar-powered street lights and decorative crosswalks.
Paving of southbound lane near intersection with Church Lane – looking north.
Central Ditch Cleanup Work. Staff and City contractor cleared dead trees and debris
from the northern portion of the Central Ditch (behind Southgate Mobile Home Park)
resulting from Hurricane Matthew.
Stormwater
Canaveral City Park Ex-filtration Project. Contractor continuing with installation of
underground stormwater chambers; excavation of Little League field currently being
performed. Both the softball and Little League fields will be closed until Project
completion in late 2016 or early 2017. Sandpiper Park (playground), Youth Center and
basketball courts will remain open. Project is being funded with two grants from (1) FDEP
and (2) State Legislature funds as well as funds from the City. The City also received an
additional $50,380 in grant funds from FDEP for this Project.
Installation of stormwater chambers beneath Little League field - looking south.
Cape Shores/Carvers Cove Stormwater Improvement Projects. Staff is working with
these property owners along SR A1A to construct stormwater improvement projects
adjacent to the Banana River. These two projects were identified in the City’s revised
Stormwater Master Plan for construction in FY16/17.
Intergovernmental Kickoff Meeting for the Save Our Lagoon Project Plan for
Brevard County, Florida. City Staff attended this kickoff meeting in Cocoa, Florida
concerning the recent referendum passed by Brevard County voters for the referenced Plan.
The main purpose of the meeting was to inform municipalities on the amount of funds
available and the procedures for obtaining funds for stormwater improvement projects.
Although the County Program is still being developed, there should be significant funds
available for municipalities. Highlights of the meeting are shown on the attached
memorandum.
Miscellaneous
New Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Generator. Staff is currently reviewing
generator sizes for installation at the BCSO. The existing 100 kw generator will be replaced
with a similar sized model using the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract.
New Online Issue. The November-December issue of Shoreline Report from the Florida
Shore & Beach Preservation Association can be found at the following link:
http://www.fsbpa.com/documents/11_1216Shoreline.pdf
Bus Route Change. Effective 12/17/16, Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) is changing the
Route 9 bus schedule in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. The new bus route and time
stops are shown on the attachment. Of particular note is that the bus route no longer
includes stops along Ridgewood Avenue. Additional information can be obtained from
SCAT at (321) 633-1878 or 321Transit.com.
Bus Shelter/Bus Bench Changes. In the near future, the following changes will be made
to the locations of bus shelters/bus benches resulting from SCAT changes to Route 9:
o Bus shelter will replace bus bench in front of the Radisson Resort on SR A1A;
o Bus shelter will replace bus bench on North Atlantic Avenue adjacent to the
TransMontaigne Terminal;
o Bus shelter will replace bus bench on North Atlantic Avenue adjacent to Perles del
Mar Complex;
o Bus shelter will be installed at the southeastern corner of Jefferson Avenue and
North Atlantic Avenue;
o Bus shelter adjacent to 7-Eleven Convenience Store on Canaveral Boulevard will
be moved from the north side to the south side of the street; and
o Bus shelter at Public Library will be moved around the corner to Poinsetta Avenue.
All work will be completed when the new bus shelters arrive from SCAT.
Memo
TO: David Greene
City Manager
VIA: Ralph Lotspeich
PWS Director
FROM: Jeff Ratliff
Capital Projects Director
DATE: November 30, 2016
RE: Results of the Intergovernmental Kickoff Meeting
for the Save Our Lagoon Project Plan for Brevard
County, Florida
City Staff attended this kickoff meeting in Cocoa, Florida concerning the recent
referendum passed by Brevard County voters for the Save Our Lagoon Project Plan for
Brevard County, Florida. Highlights of the meeting are as follows:
An oversight committee must approve all projects funded with tax dollars;
Tax dollars will total $34 million per year for restoration projects;
Anticipated that the State Legislature will contribute $20 million per year for a
total of $54 million per year for restoration projects;
State Legislature funds will require a 50% local match;
Funding available to Brevard County municipalities is as follows:
o City population/(total County population + 2/3 of incorporated area
population) x $34 million per year;
o For the City of Cape Canaveral:
10,084/568,088 + (2/3 x 360,775) = 0.0124 x $34 million =
$421,600 per year;
If $54 million is available per year, funding for the City funding
would be $672,424 per year
Municipalities should continue to seek outside (grant) funding for projects;
County staff continue to pursue (with FDEP and USEPA) alternative (lower)
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) values for total nitrogen and total
phosphorous for the Indian River Lagoon system;
Tax collections begin on January 1, 2017;
Funds will be available to municipalities in late-February ($3 million per month);
Public Works Services
County staff are requesting lists of stormwater improvement projects for both
FY2016-2017 and FY2017-2018;
Shovel-ready projects would be considered for immediate funding in late-
February;
Funds distribution will be as follows:
o County will fund all design/permitting and construction costs;
o County will fund all land acquisition costs; and
o County will pay all contractor bills directly.
County staff are still developing this Program; changes to the above information may be
forthcoming. City Staff are currently preparing the lists of projects proposed for FY2016-
2017 and FY2017-2018.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct
Update for Week Ending December 2, 2016
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Deputies continue to address complaints on homeless and have conducted 59 individual patrols of
the beach locating 15 individuals during the month of November. Patrols are conducted routinely to
ensure the ordinance is enforced. Since there is a lack of homeless shelters that will take the
individuals, they are requested to move along. There has been no resistance to our requests to vacate
the area.
Patrol Division
Monthly Statistics
November 2016
Type Monthly Total
Case Reports Written 162
Case Reports Closed 120
Arrests Made 65
Monthly Statistics
November 2016
Type Monthly Total
Phone Calls Answered 349
Walk-ups Assisted 173
Fingerprint Cards Completed 30
Notary Assistance for Citizens 9
Citizen On Patrol
Monthly Statistics
November 2016
Type Monthly Total
Patrol Hours Completed 111
Office/Training/Meeting Hours 13
Miles Driven 717
Total Volunteer Hours 124