HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-18-2018CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
September 18,2018
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
Culture& Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara
Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff
Economic Development Director Todd Morley
Public Works Services Director Debra Holliday
Cultural Programs Manager Molly Thomas
Deputy City Clerk Daniel LeFever
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander Linda Moros
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Quincy Hines
Canaveral Fire Rescue Chief Dave Sargeant
Canaveral Fire Rescue Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal John Cunningham
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Planning & Zoning Chairperson John Price, 161 Majestic Bay
Avenue #301, detailed the Pink Ribbon Walk to be held on October 6, 2018 at Port Canaveral.
Patrick Campbell, 307 Surf Drive, shared concerns regarding temporary elections signs, public
records request fees and how anonymous complaints are processed.
PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS:
Presentation of Proclamation declaring October as National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights
Month to Robert K.Cochrane,East Central District Manager for the Florida Ombudsman Program:
Mayor Hoog presented the Proclamation to Mr. Cochrane. Mr. Cochrane thanked Council and all
present and described the work of the Ombudsman Program.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hoog inquired if any items needed to be removed for discussion.
Council Member Morrison removed Item No. 1.
1. Approve Minutes for August 21,2018 City Council Budget Workshop and Regular Meeting.
2. Resolution No. 2018-12; reappointing a Member to the Code Enforcement Board of the
City of Cape Canaveral;providing for the repeal ofprior inconsistent resolutions,severability and
an effective date. (Charles L. Hartley)
3. Resolution No. 2018-13; authorizing an addendum to the Agreement for Municipal Law
Enforcement Services between the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida and Wayne Ivey, as Sheriff
of Brevard County;providing for the repeal of prior, inconsistent resolutions, severability and an
effective date.
4. Resolution No. 2018-14; authorizing an addendum to the Contract for fire protection and
emergency medical services between the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida and the Cape Canaveral
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions,
severability and an effective date.
5. Resolution No. 2018-16; a joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida ("City"), and the Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency
("Agency"); recognizing a Joint Public Partnership Between the City and the Agency related to
the pending redevelopment activities associated with the redevelopment of Canaveral City Park
including the construction of a new Multigenerational Center and the Cape Canaveral Cultural
Arts Preservation Enrichment (CAPE) Center (collectively referred to as "redevelopment
activities"); providing for a financial contribution from the Agency to assist in funding the
redevelopment activities; providing for the approval of an Interlocal Agreement memorializing
the terms and conditions of the Agency's commitment to assist in funding the Redevelopment
Activities in an annual amount equal to the annual principal and interest payment paid by the City
on the bank loan with Whitney Bank (d/b/a Hancock Bank) which was authorized by the City
Council under Ordinance No. 07-2017 and Resolution No. 2017-10 in an amount equal to $6.2
million,for the express purposes stated in the Loan Agreement of the redevelopment of Canaveral
City Park including the construction of a new Multigenerational Center, the Cape Canaveral
Cultural Arts Preservation Enrichment (CAPE) Center and related capital improvements located
within the Redevelopment Area; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, no
conflicts; severability and an effective date.
A motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by Council Member
Raymond, to approve Item Nos. 2 through 5. The motion carried 5-0.
#1 Discussion centered on the Public Participation statements made by Ms. Gioia Massa
during the August 21, 2018 Regular Meeting. A motion was made by Council Member
Morrison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brown, to amend the last sentence of Ms. Massa's
Public Participation to read "[...] and urged Council to consider all in addition to delaying
the project." The motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Council Member Randels,
seconded by Council Member Raymond, for approval of Item No. 1, as amended. The
motion carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
6. 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, second reading: City Attorney Garganese read the title into the record and explained the
Item. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed.
Discussion ensued and included supporting residents eligible for the exemption. A motion was
made by Council Member Randels, seconded by Council Member Raymond, for adoption
of Ordinance No. 07-2018 at second reading. The motion carried 5-0.
7. a. Resolution No. 2018-15; adopting a Final Millage Rate for the levy of Ad Valorem
Taxes for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 on all taxable property located within the City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida; providing for an effective date: City Attorney Garganese
read the title into the record and explained the Item. The Public Hearing was opened. There being
no comment,the Public Hearing was closed. Discussion ensued regarding fiscal management and
City projects. Patrick Campbell complimented the City on the Budget and the ability to get
through the last five years of independent audits with no findings. A motion was made by
Council Member Randels, seconded by Council Member Raymond, for adoption of
Resolution No.2018-15. The motion carried 5-0.
b. Ordinance No. 08-2018; adopting the Annual General Fund,Wastewater Enterprise
Fund, Stormwater Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Capital Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital
Project Funds and Agency Fund Budgets for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and
ending September 30, 2019; providing for an effective date, second reading: City Attorney
Garganese read the title into the record and explained the Item. The Public Hearing was opened.
Pennie Zuercher, 8657 Villanova Drive, commended Council and Staff on the Budget. Patrick
Campbell expressed concern regarding increasing revenues and potential debt load. The Public
Hearing was closed. Discussion ensued regarding the City debt-to-income ratios, financial health
versus budgetary priorities,the need for infrastructure improvements,projects,Code enforcement
and blight, how a number of other cities have increased millage rates as compared to the City
being below roll-back over the years, Citizens depend on Council to make decisions and move
forward for them, activities with Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization and how all
of these items will be further addressed using the Citizen surveys during the Strategic Planning
Retreat next year. A motion was made by Council Member Randels, seconded by Council
Member Raymond, for adoption of Ordinance No. 08-2018 at second reading. The motion
carried 4-1, with Council Member Morrison voting against.
REPORTS:
Council Member Raymond detailed her attendance at the Space Coast League of Cities dinner
and Board of Directors meeting, Florida League of Cities committee meetings, September Friday
Fest, Kidney Foundation event at the Radisson, Puerto Rican Hispanic Minority Empowerment
event in Cocoa Beach; and read an original limerick dedicated to Council Member Morrison.
Council Member Randels thanked all in attendance and urged to hold Council responsible at this
time next year for what has and has not been accomplished.
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Council Member Morrison detailed his attendance at a 9/11 memorial ceremony in Merritt Island,
participation in a Keep Brevard Beautiful clean-up event, success of the City's Beach & Kite
Festival, the importance of Suicide Awareness Month and a Cape View Elementary charity event.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown discussed his attendance at an electric vehicle event in Satellite Beach,
Cape Canaveral's environmental accomplishments, an event at Cape View Elementary, thanked
Staff for the Beach &Kite Festival and offered prayers for residents in the Carolinas.
Mayor Hoog spoke of his attendance at a Florida League of Cities policies committee meeting,
thanked all in attendance and inquired if anyone had anything further to discuss.
A resident from 123 Oak Lane approached the dais without consent,requested and received every
phone number of individuals seated at the dais and related a concern regarding an appeal to be
heard by City Council at a future meeting.
Frank Bull, 513 Washington Avenue,reported non-functional streetlights on Ridgewood Avenue.
Geoffrey Zuercher, 8657 Villanova Drive, urged for decorum at meetings.
Mayor Hoog, City Manager Greene and City Attorney Garganese each cautioned and advised
Council to avoid discussions with anyone regarding Oak Lane prior to a planned appeal hearing.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM.
Bob Hoog, Mayor
Mia Goforth, CMC, City Clerk
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