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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update 12-11-15 Weekly Update Week Ending December 11, 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 3    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 11, 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.  Executive Assistant provided counter coverage in City Clerk’s Office, as needed.  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:  526 pages of documents scanned/verified; continued preparation/review of records for future disposition.  Council Meetings – continued preparing and distributed Agenda/Packet for Meeting of 12/15/2015.  Council – coordinated attendance at Space Coast League of Cities Meeting for Monday, December 14th – Host City is Cocoa.  Bid #2015-11 – Cape Canaveral City Hall: sealed Bid deadline is 1/22/16 at 2pm; prepared/sent distribution TEST e-mail to potential bidders who attended Mandatory Pre- Bid Meeting of 11/30/15.  Assisted Staff with installing new City Branding Signature blocks for Microsoft Outlook email.  Performed Library Meeting Room Audio equipment check after Library Book Sale; attended Audio Work meeting with vendor to install new lapel microphone for all City Meeting Chairpersons.  Distributed email regarding "Santa's Ride Around the City" by the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, December 12, 2015, 8:00 a.m. till ??? - He will be working his way to your street! Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Highlights:  Met with HR Director regarding various Departmental issues.  James Moore Certified Public Accountants and Consultants completed its first of two weeks review of City’s annual audit. Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities. Highlights:  Continued interviews for P/T Recreation Leader position and identified a qualified candidate. Offer of employment was extended/accepted. DCF Level II background screening, as required by state law, will commence next week prior to determination of a start date.  Posted internally/externally Senior Wastewater Plant Operation position requiring “A” licensure.  Completed final draft of an updated Employment Application pending review/approval by City Manager with objective of bringing Application into full compliance with revised EEOC guidelines.  Continued investigation into Patriot’s Park property damage of fence incurred on or around December 2. Contacted vendor adjacent to Park requesting review of security video in order to identify culpable party.  Successfully collected reimbursement for damages incurred to stop sign located on Long Point Road to include labor costs from All State Insurance in amount of $316.36.  Completed intake process for newly hired Plant Operator Trainee. TIM CARLISLE Please welcome Tim Carlisle, Plant Operator Traineer, assigned to PWS. Tim comes to us with more than eight years of experience as head of the IM Department for the City of Palm Shores. As a dedicated municipal employee, we have great confidence in Tim’s ability to learn and grow with the City. Community Development Update for Week Ending December 11, 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 52 inspections, processed 21 building permits and 4 BTR’s, fire and alarm permit applications; 21 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 6 emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors and home inspectors.  Building Staff placed 3 calls to contractors regarding scheduling final inspections for permits that are nearing expiration or recently expired.  Received 41 new BTR applications.  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 four (4) notices of violation. o Issued three (3) Orders to Appear before the Code Enforcement Board at the December 17, 2015 meeting. o Issued two (2) compliance letters. o Received five (5) new requests for Code Enforcement. o Conducted twelve (12) site inspections. o Posted one (1) vehicle with towing notice. o Posted two (2) vehicles with courtesy notices. o Obtained two (2) new addresses. o Posted two (2) Code Enforcement door tags. o Responded to six (6) lien information requests. o Removed three (3) illegal signs from right of way and/or telephone poles. o Continued to scan elevation certificates/tree removal applications/support documents into Laserfiche. o Began work to scan old address files into Laserfiche. o Conducted four (4) tree inspections with City Arborist.  One Code Enforcement Officer attended a Code Enforcement workshop hosted by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It was an overview of solid waste – exemptions, complaint investigations; asbestos regulations; hazardous waste management and odor management.  Met with legal counsel for property owner along A1A regarding possible Special Exception application. Issues discussed included compatibility with surrounding properties and parking/traffic issues.  Met with Staff to discuss possible solutions to violations of the City’s short-term rental ordinance. Discussed how other Florida beach communities are addressing the issue. Staff will be discussing the issue with the City Attorney’s office to determine what legal options are available.  In conjunction with Economic Development Director, participated in a conference call regarding the redevelopment of an existing gas station in the City. Items discussed included the needed approvals as well as timelines.  In conjunction with Building Official, met with homeowner regarding addition of rental units to an existing home. Discussed required setbacks as well as allowed densities. Economic Development Update for Week Ending December 11, 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.  Met with development team interested in redevelopment of a commercial parcel located on SR A1A. The project would entail the demolition of an existing service station and construction of a new service station.  Attended Brevard County Board of County Commissioners Gas Tax Workshop.  Resolution No. 2015-21 is on the December 15th City Council agenda. It supports the creation of additional connector roads between the Port and City. This has been a part of the community conversation for some years. To this end, a Joint Task Committee comprised of City and Port Staff was assembled for purposes of studying, evaluating and developing potential ways to improve joint access and to provide conceptual findings and recommendations that may lead to the future design, permitting and construction of one or more joint access projects. Joint access will mutually benefit Port Canaveral and the City in a number of ways: o Supports the general transportation and utility needs into and through the City and Port, as well as current and future operations of the Port including cargo and cruise operations. o Improves public safety by enhancing roadways with additional north-south and east-west ingress and egress points and utility infrastructure. o Establishment of new road rights-of-way creates routes to expand the City’s utility infrastructure to properties underserved. o Maximizes economic development opportunities within the City, particularly within the City’s Community Redevelopment Area and Economic Opportunity Overlay District. o Adds off-highway internal frontage which increases access and adds value for property owners. o Promotes redevelopment of property located in the vicinity of any future joint access project. o Creates safe, walkable and bikeable access to parcels previously inaccessible from A1A. o Establishes a future phasing concept which will extend further east, creating additional frontage and value as well as development/redevelopment opportunities for the future. The phases are conceptual and are described in the Joint Task Committee’s Conceptual Joint Roadway Access Program. Phase #1 is focused on a 33+ acre area east of SR A1A, abutting the Port jurisdiction. This area represents a large portion of the City’s 7% of undeveloped property. Utility services such as sewer and water are now available to serve this area as a result of successes related to the recently completed regional life station #6. The Port owns a 13+ acre parcel in this area and has an interest in providing additional throughput capacity/infrastructure for cruise/cargo traffic. The City has an interest in seeing this area develop with a mix of uses that support the Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD); thereby, creating additional value in this area of the CRA. Canaveral Fire Rescue and Brevard County Sheriff’s Department support the road network concept. The actual design will be opportunity-based, rationally relatable to property lines and cross-alignments and will need to be dedicated City right-of-way with accompanying/appropriate utilities and quality amenities. The Port Commission will discuss the first phase of the project at its December 16th meeting. Assuming the Commission supports the concept, a supporting Port Commission Resolution is targeted for the Port’s January agenda.  City Hall project is out for bid. Bid due date is January 22, 2016, with a Bid Award scheduled to take place at the February City Council meeting.  Please see attached Port Canaveral BizNotes. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Port Canaveral Logistics Center at Titusville Comes To Life The view has changed at the Port Canaveral Logistics Center at Titusville site since the project’s ground-breaking in July of this year. Foundations, floors and steel skeleton are substantially complete. Now, the concrete walls — poured and formed in horizontal molds — are being tilted up into position, while builders simultaneously begin decking the roof. According to Port Director of Real Estate Scott Shepard, the construction is ahead of schedule. Exterior walls and roof are expected to be done by Christmas and the projected completion date is April 2016. Shepard says there is active leasing interest in the 250,000-square-foot dividable Class A warehousing facility, the Port’s first offsite warehouse project. “No one has a building like this in all of Brevard County,” he says, “so it’s very advantageous for companies who want to get an operation up and going in the next year.” Flagler Logistics is funding and developing the Center, which the Port Authority will lease (with an option to buy) and sub-lease to its customers. The space comes with 30-foot clearance, a truck court and loading docks, three drive-in doors and 10 rail-side loading doors opening onto a new spur of the Florida East Coast rail line. Only 16 miles from the Port, the facility is located on U.S. 1 near I-95, adjacent to a regional airport and only 37 miles from Orlando International Airport. For more information on leasing, contact Director of Real Estate Scott Shepard at sshepard@portcanaveral.com or call 321- 783-7831 ext. 261. Culture and Leisure Services Update for Week Ending December 11, 2015 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  City Manager  Public Works Services Director  Human Resources Director  Cocoa Beach Student for Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program  Finance Director  PAL Director  Lead IM Specialist and Residents  City Engineer and Banana River Park Contractor Special Events 20th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk: Final preparations are taking place for this year’s event on Saturday, December 12, 8:00 am, Cherie Down Park. Letters were sent to local residents along the race route, DOT right-of-way signs were placed on both sides of Ridgewood Avenue in the vicinity of Cherie Down Park and a Blackboard Connect Message will be sent informing the public about the road closures while the Run/Walk is taking place. There are over 500 pre-registered participants and more are expected to show up Saturday morning. We encourage all residents to participate in this great event benefiting Brevard County’s Police Athletic League. “Street Eats on Taylor Ave.” – A one of a kind food experience will take place on Saturday, December 12th. Taylor Avenue will be closed between the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office parking lot to accommodate five gourmet food trucks, Bavarian style tables and light music for ambiance. It should be a great evening of food, friends and music. Historical Marker Unveiling Everyone is invited to Center Street Park on Wednesday, December 16th to unveil the City’s first Florida Heritage Marker. Honorable Mayor Bob Hoog will welcome attendees. The City’s Cultural Programs Manager will explain the historical significance of the site. The full text of the marker is depicted below in an artist rendering of the site. Farmers Market - Everyone is invited to enjoy the fresh produce, baked goods and handmade arts and crafts 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. Athletic Leagues Monday night kickball will have the Championship game this coming Monday. The Monday senior tennis league is a little over the halfway point of the season with 20 participating players. A new Monday night advanced tennis league will start on January 4 with many new players joining. Wednesday night intermediate tennis and advanced racquetball leagues were cancelled due to inclement weather. Wednesday night kickball has completed the second week of its regular season. Thursday night softball hosted the Championship and will begin a new season after the New Year. Staff is registering players for a new Thursday night intermediate tennis league. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending December 11, 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  Reclaimed Water Availability. Due to activities related to construction of the new reclaimed water tank at the WWTP, reclaimed water will not be available to residents on Tuesday, December 15. Reclaimed water service will be restored as quickly as possible.  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; new sewer pipe and manhole installed under Thurm Boulevard to West Central Boulevard. 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 sewer pipe in Thurm Boulevard - looking west.  Sludge Belt Press Addition and New Reclaimed Water Tank. Contractor continues with tank construction; roof poured on November 24. Finishing layers being applied to tank walls and roof; work continues on the expansion and rehab of the belt press building. Project includes two of the wastewater-related projects performed with funds from the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. Finishing layers being applied to tank - 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. The City’s Lobbyist and SRF Consultant presented this Project to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee in Tallahassee on December 3. The City previously 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. Work scheduled for completion by December 31, 2015. Newly-poured sidewalk on Adams Avenue – looking west.  North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Pre-construction meeting is scheduled for December 17 at 1:30 pm. Due to previous contractor commitments at other sites, construction will 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 on January 4, 2016. Notices being prepared for mailing to area residents.  Banana River Park Improvements. Staff performed extensive work at this Park including the installation of irrigation lines, removal of fencing, etc.  Beach Rake Permit. Staff submitted an application for a Field Permit to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) approving use of the beach rake beginning the week of January 4, 2016. Dumpsters will be placed in the Washington Avenue beach-end parking lot; therefore, parking at this beach crossover will be limited. If possible, residents should avoid this beach crossover until completion of the beach cleaning activities (approximately two weeks). 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.  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 11, 2015 Page 1 of 1 Patrol Division Weekly Statistics December 1 thru December 9, 2015 Type Weekly Total Case Reports Written 29 Case Reports Closed 22 Arrests Made 17 Front Desk Weekly Statistics December 1 thru December 9, 2015 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 69 Walk-ups Assisted 43 Fingerprint Cards Completed 8 Notary Assistance for Citizens 2 Case Reports Processed 20 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics December 1 thru December 9, 2015 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 31 Special Detail & Meeting Hours 11 Training & Office Hours 4 Miles Driven 319 Total Volunteer Hours 46   Station #1: 190 Jackson Avenue •Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 • (321) 783‐4777 • Fax: (321) 783‐5398  Station #2: 8970 Columbia Road •Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 • (321) 783‐4424 • Fax: (321) 783‐4887    CANAVERAL FIRE RESCUE Serving the city of Cape Canaveral & Canaveral Port Authority Update for Week Ending December 11, 2015 1. Weekly meeting with BCSO and Port Public Safety. 2. Meeting at EOC on the next Space-X launch. 3. Tabletop exercise at CCAFS. 4. Meeting with Public Works Services on Holman Road improvements. 5. Training on removal of trapped occupants in Elevators. Provided by the CPA and Schindler. 6. Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach Christmas Parades. 7. Corvette Toy run provided two truckloads of Toys, over $1000 in cash/gift cards and food for the Serene Harbor Domestic abuse shelter. Huge thank you to them and our Partners, BCSO. 8. City Tree Lighting Ceremony. 9. Coverage being provided for the Reindeer Run. 10. Santa will be making his rounds on Saturday, December 12, from 0800-? He has a special delivery this year of several hundred new Beanie Babies donated by City resident Joyce Hamilton. 11. Fire Prevention conducted 20 new, 14 follow up and 5 new construction inspections. 4 new plan reviews and 6 public requests for information.