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Weekly Update
Week Ending December 4, 2015
Cape Canaveral VISION Statement
Administrative Services
Community Development
Economic Development
Culture & Leisure Services
Public Works Services
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Canaveral Fire Rescue – No Report
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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 December 4, 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 Council Member McMillin regarding various City initiatives.
Held telephone conference with City Attorney and Leisure Services Director regarding a
former Friday Fest vendor.
Executive Assistant prepared memo to Council Members/City Manager/Department
Directors clarifying that a homeowners association had hired a non-kill trapper to thin out
a feral cat colony located in the northern part of the City (memo attached).
Executive Assistant prepared memo for City Manager’s signature regarding revised City
Council Agenda/Packet preparation process.
Executive Assistant provided assistance to City Council Members and select Department
Directors.
City Clerk’s Office Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various
telephone/walk-in requests from the Public/Staff and provided assistance to City Council and the
City Manager’s Office. Highlights:
Deputy City Clerk provided more training to new Public Works Services Staff on Records
Management/Laserfiche.
Council Meetings – continued preparing Agenda/Packet for Meeting of 12/15/2015.
Elections – received 2 Campaign Treasurer’s termination reports.
Council – coordinated participation for Mayor Pro Tem Walsh and Council Member
McMillin in the Annual Cocoa Beach Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5th :
Provided assistance/training to the Community Development Department related to
Business Tax Receipts/Springbrook software.
City Clerk met with City Manager regarding various issues/initiatives.
Attended Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting regarding City Hall Construction Project Bid on 11-
30-15; deadline to receive Bids is scheduled for 01-22-16 at 2pm, Bid Opening will be at
2:15pm at Public Works Services Training Room.
City Clerk’s Office met with Executive Assistant to the City Manager regarding revised
City Council Agenda/Packet preparation Memo.
Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various
telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Highlights:
Met with Public Works Services Staff regarding Contact Management and each
employee’s role in executing the program/training requirements.
Met with Public Works Services Director regarding use of the new PWS Software
Maintenance Program which will enhance efficiency/effectiveness throughout PWS.
Met with HR Director regarding budgetary/benefits issues.
Completed necessary financial/accounting actions in preparation for annual audit visit from
James Moore Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, December 7-18.
Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities.
Highlights:
Screened/interviewed qualified candidates for the part-time Recreation Leader position.
Efforts continue to identify a suitable candidate.
Completed initial intake process for candidate selected for Plant Operator Trainee position
with anticipated December 7 start date.
Completed FEMA Emergency Management readiness analysis/survey, the results of which
indicate that the City is in good standing in the implementation of recommended measures
intended to ensure life safety and asset protection.
Provided benefits assistance to employees to include presenting options available on the
Healthcare Marketplace.
Received premium refund check for $30,000 from Florida Municipal Insurance Trust in
consideration for the City’s successful efforts to control claims for Workers’ Compensation,
General Liability and Property Loss.
Kim Mcintire
From: Kim Mcintire
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Monday, November 30, 2015 10:58 AM
Department Directors
CounciiMembers; David Greene
Subject: Feral Cat Colony
Department Directors, this is a heads up in case you and/or your Staff receive any calls from individuals regarding feral
cats at the Ocean Front Condos being rounded up and killed by the Villages of Seaport HOA. This is NOT true. The Assn.
hired a non-kill trapper who ensures the cats are spayed/neutered/relocated either to a sanctuary along 1-95 or to HOPE
(a non-kill shelter). Unfortunately, this misinformation has gone viral via Face book, etc. Please ensure that the correct
information is given out to the public. Thank you .
.Xim :M. :Mcintire
Executive Assistant
Office of the City Manager
City of Cape Canaveral
105 Polk A venue
P. 0. Box 326
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
321-868-1220, x211
k.mcintire@cityofcapecanaveral.org
www .cityofcapecanaveral.org
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Community Development
Update for Week Ending December 04, 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.
The Building Division conducted 29 inspections, processed 10 building permits and 4
BTR’s, fire and alarm permit applications; 16 new building permits were issued.
Processed 2 new contractors’ information packet (Contractor Lic., Liability Insurance and
W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.
Responded to 4 emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors and
home inspectors.
Building Staff placed 29 calls to contractors regarding scheduling final inspections for
permits that are nearing expiration or recently expired.
Code Enforcement performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted with various
requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:
o Issued two (2) notices of violation.
o Issued one (1) compliance letter.
o Received five (5) new requests for Code Enforcement.
o Conducted seven (7) site inspections.
o Posted two (2) Code Enforcement door tags.
o Responded to six (6) lien information requests.
o Removed four (4) illegal signs from right of way and/or telephone poles.
o Continued to scan elevation certificates/tree removal applications/support
documents into Laserfiche.
o Conducted two (2) tree inspections.
o Issued one (1) $500.00 citation for work without a permit at 8600 Ridgewood.
Citation was paid in full.
Participated in further Springbrook training related to BTR process provided by the City
Clerk’s Office.
1,521 pages of department records scanned/verified with 1 box prepared for destruction.
On September 16, 2014 the City Council revised the City’s Sign Code Ordinance to
address Nonconforming signs within the City. Section 94-121 of the Ordinance states that
all signs or outdoor displays which were lawfully erected, but do not conform to the
Ordinance, will be considered nonconforming signs. It is the intent of this Ordinance to
phase out nonconforming signs as expeditiously and fairly as possible. The Ordinance
establishes a date of September 16, 2016 for any nonconforming pole sign to be
permanently removed.
To provide ample time for impacted business/property owners to come into compliance,
correspondence (attached) has been prepared that will be hand-delivered to affected
parties notifying them of the regulations and how compliance can be achieved. The
Ordinance also waives permit fees for a sign application that will eliminate a
nonconforming sign.
In conjunction with the Economic Development Director, met with potential hotel
developer regarding possible site in the Astronaut Boulevard corridor.
CD Staff attended mandatory pre-bid meeting related to the New City Hall project to be
located at 100 Polk Avenue.
City of Cape Canaveral
Community Development Department
December 1, 2015
RE: NONCONFORMING SIGNS
Dear Property Owner and/or Business Owner:
On September 16, 2014 the City Council revised the City's Sign Code Ordinance to address
Nonconforming signs within the City. Section 94-121 ofthe Ordinance states that all signs or
outdoor displays which were lawfully erected, but do not conform to the Ordinance, will be
considered nonconforming signs. It is the intent of this Ordinance to phase out nonconforming
signs as expeditiously and fairly as possible.
The Ordinance addresses the following types of nonconformities:
(a) Termination by abandonment: a sign that has been discontinued for a period of ninety
(90) consecutive days, regardless of the intent to resume or not to abandon the use.
(b) Termination by damage or destruction: Any nonconforming sign damaged or destroyed
by any means, to the extent of fifty (50) percent of its replacement cost.
(c) Termination by redevelopment: Whenever any revision or modification is made to a
building or to site improvements, which requires a new or substantially revised site plan,
all signs or sign structures shall be made to conform.
(d) Pole signs-Termination by amortization: Any nonconforming pole sign existing on
September 14, 2014 shall be permanently removed or modified into a pylon sign by
September 16, 2016, by the installation of a non-corrosive decorative cover applied over
and attached to the supporting poles, except pole signs located within the visibility
triangle shall be removed or relocated by said date.
(e) Signs of a temporary nature-Amortization: Any nonconforming sign which is designed
to be temporary in nature or portable on September 16, 2014 including, but not limited
to window signs, portable signs, banners, sandwich boards, and other types of signs,
which do not require a building permit to erect.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 326 Physical Address: 110 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-0326
Telephone (321) 868-1222 ~Fax (321) 868-1247
www .cityofcapecanaveral.org e-mail: info@cityofcapecanaveral.org
Nonconforming Signs
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December 1, 2015
(f) Repair and maintenance: Reasonable routine repair and maintenance of a nonconforming
sign is permitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 110-98 of the City Code.
To assist a property/business owner with meeting the requirements of this Ordinance, the City
Manager may waive sign permitting fees for a sign application that will eliminate a
nonconforming sign.
A copy of Section 94-121. Nonconforming signs, is attached for your convenience. Permit
applications are available at the Building Department which is located at 11 0 Polk A venue, or
online at the City's webpage www.cityofcapecanaveral.org.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Building Department for additional information. Staff may
be reached at 321-868-1222, or go to www.cityofcapecanaveral.org, City Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 94 for further information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mike German
Building Official
Encs.
Section 94-121 Nonconforming signs
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 326 Physical Address: 110 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-0326
Telephone (321) 868-1222 ~Fax (321) 868-1247
www .cityofcapecanaveral.org e-mail: info@cityofcapecanaveral.org
Economic Development
Update for Week Ending December 4, 2015
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 Energy Technology Services, Inc.
o ADF Power Services, Inc.
o OATH Ammunition, Inc.
City Hall Status:
o Held mandatory pre-bid conference. Twenty-seven contractors/suppliers were
represented. Submittal deadline is January 22nd.
o FPL’s schedule to remove its lines and remove the pole from the property have
moved up from January to December. It is FPL’s desire to use this opportunity to
upgrade the reliability of service for connections east of the New City Hall site.
Currently, all connections between Polk/Tyler and both sides of Magnolia Ave.
down to Fillmore are served by one feed coming from A1A, through the City Hall
site. FPL’s plan will split the load of connections served by this line by changing
direction to a westerly flow and separating the Magnolia connections from the
Polk/Tyler connections. This will require tapping two feeds off of the main feeders
at Fillmore and Ridgewood. This will require up to three new poles on Fillmore
Ave. between Ridgewood and Magnolia, the relocation of the pole at the northeast
corner of Fillmore and Ridgewood and the reframing (adding support stanchions)
of existing utility poles to support the additional service line on Magnolia Ave. The
City Hall facility will be fed independently by three-phase power coming from
across A1A, underground, to a pad-mounted transformer located at the northwest
corner of the New City Hall facility.
Attended several meetings regarding street locational signs erected for the purpose of
public safety and locational awareness on the beach; interfaced with media.
Along with Community Development Director, attended meeting with a property owner
and hotel developer toward a new hotel project in the community.
Met with City Manager regarding several items including the coming revamped City
website, upcoming branding outreach, marketing, social media, graphic design and related
Staffing needs.
Along with City Attorney, developed a Resolution for the December 15th City Council
meeting which supports the concept of a phased road network in the largely undeveloped
33+ acres located where the City abuts the Port jurisdiction, east of A1A. The Port needs
additional transportation infrastructure and the City wishes to create additional road
frontage/access and value in this area of its CRA & Overlay. Canaveral Fire Rescue and
Brevard County Sheriff’s Department support the road network concept. A Staff-led
committee convened for the purpose of study, evaluation and development of
recommendations for a conceptual framework to be placed in the Port Master Plan and,
ultimately, in a future City Plan. The goal of these multi-phased conceptual road
layouts/routes/designs is to set the table for the infrastructural/connectivity and quality-
driven development/redevelopment needs of the City for many future generations to come.
The Port Commission will discuss the first phase of the project at its January 16th meeting.
Assuming the Commission supports the concept, a supporting Resolution is targeted for
the Port Commission’s January agenda.
The City remains fully engaged in matters related to sustainability. The coming 2015
Annual Report will include details of the City’s sustainability goals, projects and
accomplishments. Additionally, for the past several months the Economic Development
Director has been actively mentoring/engaging with Mrs. Brenda Defoe Surprenant
through the University of Florida Internship Program. She has been tasked with reviewing
top-to-bottom City eco-processes/codes/etc. and developing a phased and integrate-able
sustainability action plan with a focus on Climate Change and our City’s response and
possible increased contributions to our world’s ecological concerns.
Florida City Gas (FCG) Pressure Line Improvement Project Status:
o The project is underway, starting at the north end of N. Atlantic Ave. and working
in a southerly direction.
o There are occasional traffic delays, but traffic is well- managed on a daily basis.
o The City’s Streetscape Project will immediately follow the FCG Pressure Line
Improvement Project.
o For more information, please visit the City website at
www.cityofcapecanaveral.org.
Attended EDC Board of Directors meeting. At its recent annual meeting, the EDC shared
the number of job announcements made over the last year and their substantial impact to
our local (Brevard) economy.
o 1,494 direct jobs
o 270 retained jobs.
o Capital investment $270+ million.
o Total economic impact $372+ million.
Please see attached EDC Reports, distributed at this week’s Board of Directors meeting:
o Management Metrics
o Space Coast International Report
Culture and Leisure Services
Update for Week Ending December 4, 2015
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public.
Director Meetings
City Manager
Economic Development Director
Human Resources Director
Cocoa Beach Student for Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program and Academy of
International Business Advisory Board.
Finance Director
PAL Director
City Attorney
City Engineer
Special Events
Friday Fest – The last Friday Fest of 2015 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 Hot
Pink on the stage. For a glimpse of the fun, please visit: http://www.hotpinktheband.com
Light Up Cape Canaveral: You are invited to the 3nd annual “Light Up Cape Canaveral” event
this Saturday, December 5th, 6-8 pm, at Xeriscape Park across the street from the Recreation
Complex. Activities will include holiday music, refreshments, crafts for the kids, performances
by Cocoa Beach High’s 36 student string orchestra, Cape View Elementary choir & The Dickens
Carolers, special lighting of Xeriscape Park and a visit from Santa. A special Thank You to
Canaveral Fire Rescue, the Cape Canaveral Library Staff and BCSO P.A.L. for their assistance.
New Classes
Movement Strength & Balance – We would like to invite all of you to a brand new class sure to
bring in a healthy new year. Certified Personal Trainer Catrell Cooney will guide you through
exercises geared for all fitness levels. The best part is that if you’re a silver sneakers member, the
class is free!
Athletic Leagues
Monday night kickball will start playoffs this Monday; it will be close for all six participating
teams. Monday night advanced tennis will have the championship match between the top two
seeded players next week. Wednesday night intermediate tennis started make up matches and will
begin playoffs next week. Wednesday night advanced racquetball completed the second week of
the season with all fourteen players loving the cooler playing weather. Wednesday night kickball
had the season opener with all games very close and competitive. A new Thursday night
intermediate tennis league will begin in two weeks. Thursday night softball has the top four teams
en route for the Championship game; C & S, Sapphire Lounge, Slug n Chugs and Melia’s Hair
Hut will battle it out for the title. Staff continues to register new teams and players for a new Flag
Football League.
Banana River Park
Progress continues at a steady pace at Banana River Park. Roof has been dried in and interior
work is commencing. Site work for the adjacent parking lot began with City Staff moving the
existing irrigation line to accommodate the new driveways.
Public Works Services
Update for Week Ending December 4, 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
Lift Station Nos. 6 and 7 Improvements Project. Installation of all components at Lift
Station No. 6 completed. Wet well installed at new Lift Station No. 7 site in Manatee
Sanctuary Park; remaining components being installed. Several revisions were made to the
proposed site plan to accommodate residents in the neighborhood (e.g., elimination of
fence, planting of additional trees, etc.).
NOTE: Thurm Boulevard from West Central Boulevard to near the entrance road to
Manatee Sanctuary Park will be closed from Monday, November 30 to Saturday,
December 20 for sanitary sewer line installation activities. Please avoid this
construction area; detour signs are posted on adjacent streets.
Installation of new manhole and sewer line in Thurm Boulevard - looking northwest.
Sludge Belt Press Addition and New Reclaimed Water Tank. Contractor continues with
tank construction; roof poured on November 24. Installation of walls and roof of belt press
building completed. Project includes two of the wastewater-related projects performed
with funds from the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan.
Concrete roof construction - looking west.
Concrete roof construction - looking west.
NOTE: Beginning June 18, increased truck traffic will be present on West Central
Boulevard (west of SR A1A) and Thurm Boulevard. This increased traffic is associated
with construction of the new reclaimed water tank at the WWTP. Contractor typically will
be working four, 10-hour days per week (weather permitting) until project completion in
early-2016.
Oxidation Ditch Rehabilitation Project. Staff submitted application documents for
Legislative Appropriation Funds in the amount of $1,197,500 (50% of total project costs)
for this WWTP rehabilitation project. If awarded by the State Legislature, the City will
fund the remaining 50% of the Project with SRF loan funds.
Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)
Sidewalk Gap Project. With the exception of sodding and cleanup activities, the
contractor completed the West/East Central Boulevard portion of this Project. Contractor
now installing sidewalk along the southern side of Adams Avenue.
Sidewalk construction on East Central Boulevard – looking east.
North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Pre-construction meeting is scheduled for
December 17 at 1:30 pm. Due to contractor commitments at other sites, construction to be
initiated on February 1, 2016 (formerly January 4, 2016). Estimated time of construction
completion is eight months. Please avoid the construction area if possible.
Holman Road Sanitary Sewer Line Installation – Phase I. Pre-construction meeting was
held on December 3; construction to be initiated in January 2016. Notices being prepared
for mailing to area residents.
Banana River Park Improvements. IM Staff installed over 400 feet of irrigation pipe for
future new plantings around the pavilion area at the Park.
Christmas Decorations. Poinsettias were planted at City Hall, City entrance signs and
other locations throughout the City.
Miscellaneous
Florida Power and Light (FPL) Road Closure. Ridgewood Avenue will be closed for
one day between 12/7/15 and 12/14/15 from Fillmore Avenue to Taylor Avenue. The exact
day is yet to be determined and is based upon work progress, weather, etc. New, concrete
utility poles will be installed along the road closure area.
Road closure area on Ridgewood Avenue.
Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO). All December meetings
of the SCTPO have been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
Florida Power & Light (FPL) Utility Pole Replacements. Between March 2 and
December 31, 2015, FPL will be replacing over 70 utility poles at the locations listed
below. This is part of FPL’s infrastructure hardening program:
o West Central Boulevard between North Atlantic Avenue and SR A1A;
o Rosalind Avenue between Washington Avenue and Chandler Street;
o Washington Avenue between Ridgewood Avenue and North Atlantic Avenue;
o Ridgewood Avenue between East Central Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue;
o East Central Boulevard between North Atlantic Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue;
and
o North Atlantic Avenue between George King Boulevard and East Central
Boulevard.
Maintenance of traffic (MOT) will be arranged by FPL; temporary road closures will be in
effect.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct
Update for Week Ending December 4, 2015
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Patrol Division
Weekly Statistics
November 19 thru November 30, 2015
Type Weekly Total
Case Reports Written 39
Case Reports Closed 27
Arrests Made 20
Front Desk
Weekly Statistics
November 19 thru November 30, 2015
Type Weekly Total
Phone Calls Answered 110
Walk-ups Assisted 31
Fingerprint Cards Completed 10
Notary Assistance for Citizens 6
Case Reports Processed 39
Citizen On Patrol
Weekly Statistics
November 19 thru November 30, 2015
Type Weekly Total
Patrol Hours Completed 9
Special Detail & Meeting Hours 18
Training & Office Hours 15
Miles Driven 356
Total Volunteer Hours 42
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued)
Patrol Division
Monthly Statistics
November, 2015
Type Monthly Total
Case Reports Written 114
Case Reports Closed 88
Arrests Made 47
Front Desk
Monthly Statistics
November, 2015
Type Monthly Total
Phone Calls Answered 208
Walk-ups Assisted 87
Fingerprint Cards Completed 23
Notary Assistance for Citizens 19
Case Reports Processed 114
Citizen On Patrol
Monthly Statistics
November, 2015
Type Monthly Total
Patrol Hours Completed 79
Special Detail & Meeting Hours 14
Training & Office Hours 35
Miles Driven 581
Total Volunteer Hours 128