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Home My WebLink AboutWeekly Update 01-09-15 Weekly Update Week Ending January 9, 2015 Cape Canaveral VISION Statement Administrative Services Community & Economic Development Leisure Services Public Works Services Brevard County Sheriff’s 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: 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 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 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. Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public.  Met with the Community and Economic Development Director, Planning and Zoning Director to begin initial stages of the Spingbrook Software conversion of Business Modules scheduled to begin in January 20, 2015. Human Resources/Risk Management Human Resources/Risk Management staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Highlights:  Met with Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department Management personnel to discuss amendments and upgrades to the City’s Emergency Response Plan as well as employee training in the areas of First Aid, CPR and Hazmat Awareness. Training will commence upon completion of PWS’s training facilities anticipated within days.  Completed the filing of an Appeal relating to a claim for unemployment benefits.  Posted and began screening candidates for the City’s Maintenance Worker vacancy in the Infrastructure Maintenance Division of PWS.  Inspected the HVAC air quality remediation work performed in the PWS Administration building.  Successfully resolved employee benefits enrollment provider and payroll issues.  Met with PWS Wastewater Supervisory Staff to discuss improvement to the Plant Operator Trainee Program.  Met with Community and Economic Development and Planning and Zoning Directors to discuss how best to develop staff to meet the future skill needs of the City. Leisure Services Update for Week Ending January 9, 2015 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  City Manager  Finance Director  Public Works Services Deputy Director and Staff  Copier Representative  BCSO PAL Director  DRC Athletic Leagues Everyone was looking forward to getting back to league play after the holiday break. Monday night kickball league had close games all around; Papa Roach held on to second place by coming from behind and winning 15 – 12. Advanced Monday tennis has a new league player with a perfect 4-0 record. It is a very competitive league with two weeks remaining in the regular season. Playoffs begin in a few weeks for Wednesday night kickball and it is a battle for first and second place. Advanced Wednesday racquetball continued their ongoing schedule with two weeks left in the regular season. At the moment, two players remain undefeated with 6 -0 records, but last season’s league champion is only one game behind. Thursday night softball begins playoffs in a few weeks and teams are pumping up the intensity. Melia’s Hair Hut and Sapphire Lounge are both tied for first with 7 wins and 1 loss. Staff is currently registering players for intermediate Wednesday and Thursday tennis leagues that will begin next week. Commercial Surf School Franchise Despite the cold weather and frigid water temperature, the City’s only recognized surf lesson provider has been setting up for business on the beach at the end of Madison Street. The owner stated that he will intermittently set up during the winter when the weather and marine conditions match for an ideal learning environment. He stated that the only variation from his original proposal was that he was now including wetsuits as part of the lessons and was hanging them from the tent to dry and make the public aware that his lesson packages included all equipment. Special Events Farmers Market The Farmers Market continues to grow thanks to the new day and location. The event organizer has been made aware that as the event grows, the City’s intent is to maintain the highest standards in terms of aesthetics, safety and caliber of vendors. Everyone is invited to enjoy the fresh produce, baked goods and handmade arts and crafts made 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. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending January 9, 2015 Page 1 of 2 Patrol Division Monthly Statistics December 2014 Type Monthly Total Total Calls for Service 3445 Case Reports Written 243 Case Reports Closed 95 Arrests Made 61 Felony Charges 34 Misdemeanor Charges 135 Traffic Citations Issued 68 Traffic Warnings Issued 135 Front Desk Monthly Statistics December 2014 Type Monthly Total Phone Calls Answered 404 Walk-ups Assisted 289 Fingerprint Cards Completed 84 Notary Assistance for Citizens 31 Case Reports Processed 243 Citations/Warnings Processed 203 Citizen On Patrol Monthly Statistics December 2014 Type Monthly Total Patrol Hours Completed 120 Special Detail & Meeting Hours 46 Training & Office Hours 20 Miles Driven 1261 Calls Initiated 30 Total Volunteer Hours 186 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) Patrol Division Weekly Statistics January 1 thru 8, 2014 Type Weekly Total Total Calls for Service 524 Case Reports Written 22 Case Reports Closed 13 Arrests Made 6 Felony Charges 7 Misdemeanor Charges 5 Traffic Citations Issued 2 Traffic Warnings Issued 21 Front Desk Weekly Statistics January 1 thru 8, 2014 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 70 Walk-ups Assisted 48 Fingerprint Cards Completed 12 Notary Assistance for Citizens 8 Case Reports Processed 22 Citations/Warnings Processed 23 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics January 1 thru 8, 2014 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 2 Special Detail & Meeting Hours 0 Training & Office Hours 0 Miles Driven 16 Calls Initiated 0 Total Volunteer Hours 2