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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update 02-06-15 Weekly Update Week Ending February 6, 2015 Cape Canaveral VISION Statement Administrative Services Community Development Economic Development Leisure Services Public Works Services Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Canaveral Fire Rescue 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. Administrative Services Update for Week Ending February 6, 2015 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 Community Development Director, Economic Development Director and Public Works Services Directors regarding Villages of Seaport. • Met with Leisure Services Director regarding Cherie Down Park. • Met with Public Works Services Director, City Engineer, Leisure Services Director & Community Development Director regarding Puerto Del Rio Road and Banana River Park Project. • Executive Assistant provided assistance to City Council Members and counter coverage in City Clerk’s Office during the lunch hour. 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 the City Manager’s Office. Highlights: • 370 pages of documents scanned/verified. • Council Meetings – continued preparation of Agenda/Packet for Regular City Council Meeting of 2/17/2015. • Request for Bids – distribution and tracking of Bid Packages/Plans for: o #2015-01 - 2.5 Million Gallon Reclaimed Storage Tank and WRF Filter Press Addition – Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting was 1/29/2015 at 10 a.m.; Sealed Bid deadline is 2/24/2015 at 2 p.m. o #2015-05 - Lift Station Nos. 6 & 7 Improvements – Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting was 1/29/2015 at 2 p.m.; Sealed Bid deadline is 2/24/2015 at 2pm. • Attended Brevard City Clerks Association Meeting. • Reorganized City Hall Offices, including computers, phones, internet & furniture to accommodate the recent reorganization of Staff. • City Clerk met with City Manager regarding various City initiatives. • City Clerk attended Emergency Operations Team Meeting. Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Highlights: • Met with the Community Development Director and Economic Development Director to discuss actions required to be completed prior to the continuing conversion of Springbrook Software in March 2015. • Met with the Leisure Services Director to discuss City website enhancements. • Attended the City’s Emergency Operations Team Planning Session in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. • Met with the Human Resource Director to coordinate processing procedures for benefit changes for City employees. Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Highlights: • Conducted interviews with internal candidates for the Lead Plant Operator job vacancy. • Posted Utilities Mechanic job vacancy and commenced screening of resumes and applications. • Conducted planning session for review and update of City’s Hurricane/Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Plan. The Emergency Operations Team reviewed preparedness activities and timelines offering suggestions intended to achieve greater efficiency. Work has begun on refining an updated plan detailing recovery efforts with each Team Member taking the lead on developing a departmental plan for restoring services to citizens in a coordinated, safe and efficient manner. The Team is confident an updated Hurricane/Emergency Preparedness Plan will be in place, with Staff fully trained, before Hurricane Season. • Represented the City in a Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Appeals Hearing providing testimony and document evidence. The City should receive notification of the Hearing Officer’s ruling within two weeks. • Investigated a property damage report entailing a stop sign. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office reported no arrests or suspects. The sign was promptly replaced by Public Works Services Infrastructure Maintenance Staff. • Hosted Pension Workshop conducted by Florida League of Cities. Staff attendance was strong with employees receiving valuable retirement planning information and answers to questions. Community Development Update for Week Ending February 6, 2015 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. • Met with City Manager and Staff to discuss upcoming presentation at Villages of Seaport. • Attended training session related to City Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Plan. • Met with City Manager and Staff to discuss the possible acceptance of the Puerto Del Rio Road right-of-way to the City. • Met with property owner/tenant regarding the finalization of Kelsey’s parking agreement. • Met with Building Division Staff regarding the redevelopment of 350 Monroe Avenue. Proposed project includes the demolition of the existing structure and construction of new residential units. • Code Enforcement Staff addressed a parking issue at 6211 N. Atlantic Avenue related to a possible violation of Special Exception 02-06. • Distributed Bicycle/Pedestrian Mobility Plan to City Engineer and PWS to finalize draft document. Need to identify costs for priority projects. Economic Development Update for Week Ending February 6, 2015 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public, including performing site visits and conducting research. • Our contracted Branding Partner, Prismatic, Inc., conducted a successful/well-attended City Branding Initiative Community Workshop at the Florida Beer Company. The City has embarked upon a campaign to capitalize on its underutilized name association. The City of Cape Canaveral is a name known across the globe and the Branding Initiative is our “story of us” to the world. How we choose to position that message will be the result of the creative talent entrusted to Prismatic. The Branding Initiative is an outgrowth of our 2009 Visioning Effort. The Visioning Statement created the toolbox and is the cornerstone document that has given birth to many of our greatest accomplishments over the last 5 years: CRA, Brownfield, EOOD and now, the latest tool - Branding. Branding is the most important thing an Economic Development Organization can do because it tells site selectors that we know what we are trying to be. Your brand is what they say about you when you’re not around. It is a part of the marketing process. However, the difference between Branding and Marketing is this: Marketing is how you communicate, Branding is who you are. The Prismatic deliverables will include: o Visuals (Logo options) o Font sections, brand story, color palette for releases, stationery, business cards, newsletters, etc o Key messages, Tagline, keywords/vocabulary o Video: A sizzle reel that we’ll use in marketing and outreach efforts and online and social media. o Brand Standards Manual with guidelines for cohesive use We also intend to expand the deliverables to include: o Website design o Wayfinding Program - will likely tie into our community’s history with the Port and the early days of the space program, with perhaps space relics-as-art wayfinding markers and signage Throughout the process our focus has been on Community Engagement. From Brand Ambassadors handing out surveys at Friday Fests to the recent Community Workshop, the Campaign has been well-received. An example of an unsolicited comment resulting from the Branding Workshop: “I thoroughly enjoyed attending the very successful and productive branding workshop last night. Having a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, I would love to become more integrally involved in this process as it moves forward. Thank you again for your efforts!” Staff has received many positive comments about the Workshop. We were pleasantly surprised to hear comments about reaching out to a broader cross-section of the City who might not otherwise attend a meeting at a City facility. Prismatic is scheduled to present a status update at the February 17th City Council Meeting. • Continued the implementation of our departmental restructuring. Activities included: relocation of Economic Development Director to City Hall, meetings with Community Development Director and Building Official on various projects/issues as well as ongoing new employee training. • Met with the new Director of the Tourism Development Council. We agreed to work toward the ideal of creating and maintaining a positive, effective and reciprocal relationship between our organizations. • Attended Emergency Operations Team meeting. • Attended EDC Investor Update, attached documents: Space Coast Headlight; FY14/15 Management Metrics; and Overview of Programs Leisure Services Update for Week Ending February 6, 2015 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings • City Manager • WMEL 1300 Radio Interview Promoting City Events • Farmers Market Representative • Brevard County Assistant Manager and Staff regarding Cherie Down Park • Emergency Operations Team Meeting • Public Works Services Director Athletic Leagues Monday night kickball continued with their ongoing schedule. Monday advanced tennis will start playoffs February 9; all matches should be very competitive. Wednesday intermediate tennis has two players remaining undefeated; it is still too early in the season for bragging rights. Wednesday advanced racquetball started playoffs and will continue them next week. Thursday intermediate tennis will begin a new season February 12; new players have joined and are ready to play! Staff is currently registering teams for Wednesday night kickball and Thursday night softball to start in late February. Special Events Friday Fest & Student Art Show – The first Friday Fest of 2015 is shaping up to be a delightful evening. Art work submitted by students of Cape View Elementary, Rockledge High School, Merritt Island High School and Roosevelt Elementary will be displayed at the Recreation Complex’s multipurpose room. 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 SPANKS on the stage. For a glimpse of the fun, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucjh-bxXuio STPS & KBB Beach Monthly Beach Clean-up The Sea Turtle Preservation Society and Keep Brevard Beautiful have adopted the stretch of Cape Canaveral’s beach between Cherie Down Park and the Jetty. Through this Adopt-a-Shore Campaign, they have instituted a monthly beach clean-up program to beautify and protect Cape Canaveral’s shoreline. KBB and STPS will provide trash bags, gloves, safety equipment and bottled water for the participants. The next event is scheduled for Saturday February 7th from 8 to 10am. Volunteers are asked to assemble at Cherie Down Park for sign in. All ages are welcome to participate. 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. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending February 6, 2015 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)/Sanitary Sewer System • WWTP Building Refurbishment. Staff is performing various in-house duties (i.e., reorganizing storage buildings, moving equipment, painting, etc.) to complete this Project. • Public Bids. The following projects are currently out for public bid: o 2.5 Million Gallon Reclaimed Storage Tank and WRF Filter Press Addition (State Revolving Fund); and o Lift Station Nos. 6 (Imperial Boulevard) and 7 (Thurm Boulevard) Improvements. Staff conducted pre-bid meetings for both projects on January 29; bids are due February 24. Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) • North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. The City is now officially Local Agency Program (LAP) certified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. City is currently waiting on FDOT approval to advertise the project for public bids. • Annual Sea Oats Planting Event. This annual event is Saturday, February 7. Volunteers should report to Cherie Down Park at 9:00 am for basic instructions on the planting of sea oats. • Beach Crossover Closure. The Jackson Avenue beach crossover will be closed for repairs from February 9 to March 6, 2015. The general public should avoid this area and use another beach crossover during these construction activities. Miscellaneous • Internet Auction. PWS will auction unused equipment/vehicles on the internet in the next few weeks. Departments with items to auction should contact PWS. Meetings Attended/Scheduled • Contractors • City Manager • Finance Director • City Engineer • HR Director • Emergency Operations Team • Florida League of Cities Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending February 6, 2015 Patrol Division Monthly Statistics January 2015 Type Monthly Total Total Calls for Service 2548 Case Reports Written 159 Case Reports Closed 105 Arrests Made 42 Felony Charges 38 Misdemeanor Charges 40 Traffic Citations Issued 63 Traffic Warnings Issued 137 Front Desk Monthly Statistics January 2015 Type Monthly Total Phone Calls Answered 407 Walk-ups Assisted 279 Fingerprint Cards Completed 71 Notary Assistance for Citizens 51 Case Reports Processed 231 Citations/Warnings Processed 205 Citizen On Patrol Monthly Statistics January 2015 Type Monthly Total Patrol Hours Completed 168 Special Detail & Meeting Hours 28 Training & Office Hours 11 Miles Driven 1647 Calls Initiated 56 Total Volunteer Hours 213 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) Patrol Division Weekly Statistics January 28 thru February 4, 2015 Type Weekly Total Total Calls for Service 594 Case Reports Written 21 Case Reports Closed 15 Arrests Made 4 Felony Charges 2 Misdemeanor Charges 3 Traffic Citations Issued 5 Traffic Warnings Issued 17 Front Desk Weekly Statistics January 28 thru February 4, 2015 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 66 Walk-ups Assisted 49 Fingerprint Cards Completed 13 Notary Assistance for Citizens 3 Case Reports Processed 21 Citations/Warnings Processed 13 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics January 28 thru February 4, 2015 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 24 Special Detail & Meeting Hours 4 Training & Office Hours 10 Miles Driven 270 Calls Initiated 7 Total Volunteer Hours 38 CANAVERAL FIRE RESCUE Serving the city of Cape Canaveral & Canaveral Port Authority Update for Week Ending Feb 6, 2015 1. Meeting with the Port on future needs of water for firefighting. 2. Volunteer orientation and training. 3. Annual hose testing for trucks and back up complete. Testing of 7 1/4 inch will start next week. 4. Meeting on expanding the training tower. 5. CCVFD Board of Director’s meeting. 6. Prevention conducted 16 annual, and 16 follow up inspections. 4 Public assists for information. 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