HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-21-2018CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
August 21,2018
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:01 PM. Council Member
Morrison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown
Mayor Bob Hoog
Council Member Wes Morrison
Council Member Rocky Randels
Council Member Angela Raymond
Others Present:
City Manager David L. Greene
City Attorney Anthony Garganese
City Clerk Mia Goforth
Community Development Director David Dickey
Community Engagement/Deputy Public Works Services Director Joshua Surprenant
Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo
Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff
Culture& Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara
Economic Development Director Todd Morley
Public Works Services Director Debra Holliday
Cultural Programs Manager Molly Thomas
Financial Services Deputy Director Melinda Huser
Deputy City Clerk Daniel LeFever
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Ross Torquato
Canaveral Fire Rescue Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal John Cunningham
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Gioia Massa, 226 Long Point Road, shared opinions and ideas
regarding impacts of development in the area to greenspaces and wildlife, expressed concern over
the Long Point Road project and urged Council to consider all in addition to delaying the project.
Mayor Hoog thanked Ms. Massa.
Attorney Scott Knox, representing Daniel Corporation, stated he was present to answer any
questions regarding Consent Agenda Item #6.
PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS:
Presentation of Proclamation welcoming and recognizing the 2018 International Youth Exchange
Program students and chaperones from Kimotsuki, Japan: Mayor Hoog read and presented the
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Proclamation to the group, the students read a letter from the Mayor of Kimotsuki, Japan and
presented a gift tea set from their town to the City. Mayor Hoog thanked everyone.
Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO) Certificates of Completion to Council Members
Wes Morrison and Angela Raymond: Mayor Hoog presented Certificates and congratulated
Council Members Morrison and Raymond for completing the training.
Interview Applicant for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board. (Pennie Zuercher): City
Attorney Garganese confirmed with Ms. Zuercher the information on her application was true and
correct. Ms. Zuercher provided reasons for her desire to serve, her appreciation of the City and
detailed relevant background information and experience. Council thanked her for volunteering.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hoog inquired if any items needed to be removed for discussion.
Council Member Morrison removed Item No. 4.
1. Approve Minutes for July 17, 2018 City Council Budget Workshop and Regular
Meetings.
2. Resolution No. 2018-10; appointing a Member to the Planning and Zoning Board of the
City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions,
severability and an effective date. (Pennie Zuercher)
3. Approve Task Order No. 1 from Tetra Tech in the amount of $65,000 for performance of
a Process Evaluation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant to comply with Consent Order
OGC File No. 18-0916 from Florida Depaitment of Environmental Protection and
authorize City Manager to execute same.
4. Approve a Participation Agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District for
a portion of the City-owned property at the western end of Long Point Road and authorize
the City Manager to execute same.
5. Approve Initial Contract for Work Squad Contract #W1140 between Florida Department
of Corrections and the City of Cape Canaveral in the amount of $57,497.00 and authorize
City Manager to execute same.
6. Approve Security Agreement between the City and Daniel Corporation for the provision
of sanitary sewer service for a 150 room hotel and other commercial development and
authorize City Manager to finalize Agreement for Mayor's execution.
A motion was made by Council Member Randels, seconded by Council Member Morrison,
to approve Item Nos. 1 through 6, excluding 4. The motion carried 5-0.
#4 Discussion ensued and included whether the Item should be approved at this time, Long
Point Road property owner concerns, making the river more accessible, history of the property
going back to eligibility for a grant in 2007, mosquito control plan, desire to make a decision and
move forward on the issue, portions of the project plan not supported, the need to bring property
back to the habitable sanctuary it was before invasion of Brazilian pepper trees, and possibly
waiting another thirty days before making a decision. Joe Abreu, 225 Long Point Road, expressed
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concerns including wanting to see how the River Gardens community decides on the same issue.
City Manager Greene affirmed a possible River Gardens Homeowners Association vote in favor
of allowing the City to obtain ownership of the additional property but not guaranteed. Simone
Caroti, 226 Long Point Road, shared opinions including removal of Brazilian pepper trees being a
temporary solution which could cause further damage. A motion was made by Council Member
Randels, seconded by Council Member Raymond, for approval of Item No. 4. The motion
carried 4-1,with Council Member Morrison voting against.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. Ordinance No. 07-2018; providing for an additional homestead exemption for limited
income persons 65 and older who qualify for the exemption in accordance with law;providing for
the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the Code, reporting
the Ordinance to the Brevard County Property Appraiser, severability and an effective date, first
reading: City Attorney Garganese read the title into the record and explained the Item. Discussion
ensued and included the small impact to the City due to the number of people who will qualify,
the exemption may help individuals who need help paying for medications and the amount of
revenue the City would lose in property tax revenue. A motion was made by Council Member
Randels, seconded by Council Member Raymond,for approval of Ordinance No. 07-2018 at
the first reading. Public Hearing was opened. Patrick Campbell, 307 Surf Drive, requested the
definition of permanent residence be entered into the record as it pertains to the Ordinance. City
Attorney Garganese stated it would be the same definition that would qualify a person to get a
normal homestead exemption and would need to live in the house to establish legal residence. The
Public Hearing was closed. Discussion continued regarding the possibility of increasing the
exemption to $50,000, and the reasoning behind Staff recommendation to wait and see what the
voters do with regard to two Florida State Constitutional Amendments causing a new calculation
of the City revenue and Council to revisit the issue. The motion carried 5-0.
ITEM FOR ACTION:
8. City Council selection of the 2018 Space Coast League of Cities Advocacy Team member:
Mayor Hoog opened the floor for Council to choose the Advocacy Team Member. Discussion
ensued. A motion was made by Mayor Hoog, seconded by Council Member Raymond,
requesting Council Member Randels accept the nomination. Mayor Hoog explained his
reason for the nomination. Council Member Randels indicated he was honored and would serve.
Discussion ensued regarding how the position holds a lot of responsibility, the City legislative
consultant Jerry Sansom, qualifications required to serve on the Team and Council Member
Randels' experience. The motion carried 5-0.
REPORTS:
Council Member Raymond attended the Space Coast League of Cities Board of Directors and
General Meetings where speaker Dr. Duane Defreese, Indian River Lagoon Council Executive
Director, talked about the Lagoon and speaker Bart Gaetjens from Florida Power and Light
provided an update; attended the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference, themed 50th
Anniversary of Home Rule and read a limerick in honor of Mayor Pro Tem Brown.
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Council Member Randels attended a four-hour ethics training session hosted by the City of
Satellite Beach and Attorney Cliff Shepherd and mentioned possible grant funds coming from
Volkswagen through the Florida East Coast Regional Planning Council could go towards City
resiliency efforts.
Council Member Morrison attended the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference and
commented how well organized and worthy the event is; attended the Space Coast League of Cities
Meeting where information was shared by Florida Power and Light regarding hurricane
preparedness and disaster recovery, reminded everyone the Recreation Center is a new location
for one of two City polling places and congratulated Community Engagement Director Surprenant
on receiving the Brevard County Executive Leadership Institute Certification.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown stated one of the great parts of being an elected official is we can shake
hands and agree that we can disagree. He thanked constituents, Staff and Council.
Mayor Hoog attended the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference and remarked how the
experience can be overwhelming but is worthwhile.
Clarification to the Correction to Resolution 2018-06 approved in the July 17, 2018 Council
Meeting. (See attached Memo): City Manager Greene explained the Item sent to Council via
email memorandum involving the establishment of the millage rate, correcting a scrivener's error
in the Resolution that should have been above roll-back, how the roll-back rate was changed for
the City by the State and County and the City will proceed with the Budget. A motion was made
by Council Member Randels,seconded by Council Member Raymond,for the correction as
written in the August 14, 2018 Memorandum from the City Manager. The motion carried
5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further,business, the Meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM.
Mia Goforth, CMC, City Clerk Bob Hoog, Mayor
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