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Home My WebLink Aboutcls_agenda_pkt_20190328 "T 1,1 IIS; y� GhPR'GFA4MM8RRR. BUT W N D"I[' CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD REGULAR MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL CITY HALL 100 POLK AVE MARCH 28, 2019 5:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Any member of the public may address any items that do not appear on the agenda and any agenda item that is listed on the agenda for final official action by the Culture and Leisure Services Board excluding public hearing items which are heard at the public hearing portion of the meeting,ministerial items(e.g.,approval of agenda,minutes,information items)and quasi-judicial or emergency items. Citizens are encouraged to limit their comments to three (3)minutes. The Culture and Leisure Services Board will not take any action under the"Public Participation"section of the agenda. The Culture and Leisure Services Board may schedule items not on the agenda as regular items and act upon them in the future. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: 5:40 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes —January 31, 2019 2. Staff Report—QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ONLY 3. Old Business 4. New Business • Approve name selection for two new parks ADJOURNMENT: Pursuant to Section 286-0105,Florida Statutes,the City hereby advises the public that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Culture and Leisure Services Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,that person will need a record of the proceedings,and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence,nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: all interested parties may attend this Public Meeting. The facility is accessible to the physically handicapped. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in the proceedings should contact Molly Thomas,City of Cape Canaveral Leisure Services(868-1226)48 hours in advance of the meeting. CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 A meeting of the Culture and Leisure Services Board was held on January 31, 2019, at Cape Canaveral City Hall, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Gene Petre. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Gene Petre Chairperson Douglas Raymond Vice Chairperson Barbara McPeek Maureen Michel Mickie Kellum OTHERS PRESENT Gustavo Vergara Culture and Leisure Services Director Molly Thomas Board Secretary—Cultural Programs Manager Angela Raymond City Council Members MEMBERS ABSENT Tim Bass Larry Holmes ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: Election of Officers ■ Motion by Ms. Michel to nominate Gene Petre to remain as Chairperson, motion seconded by Ms. Kellum. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. ■ Motion by Mr.Petre to nominate Douglas Raymond to remain as Vice Chairperson,motion seconded by Ms. Kellum. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Public Comment Councilmember Angela Raymond explained the significance of appointing a Poet Laureate for the City of Cape Canaveral, citing it as a great value to the City and a way to share the City's culture. Approval of Meeting Minutes of November 29, 2019 Motion by Ms. McPeek to approve meeting minutes of November 29, 2018 as written—seconded by Ms. Kellum. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: ■ Mr. Vergara recapped record setting December events and detailed upcoming projects. ■ Mr. Petre inquired about the Space Coast Arts Festival. ■ Mr. Vergara updated board on current programming and league activities. ■ Mr. Petre requested an update on the Community Garden. ■ Ms. Kellum and Mr. Raymond commended the current gardeners for upkeep of the garden. NEW BUSINESS: ■ Mr. Raymond encouraged participation in the Mayors' Fitness Challenge. Recommendation of Poet Laureate Motion by Mr. Raymond to appoint Timothy Bass to the honorary position of City Poet Laureate, motion was seconded by Ms. Kellum. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. ADJORNMENT: There being no further business,Ms. Kellum made a motion to adjourn—seconded by Ms. Michel. Vote on the motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m. Approved on this day of , 2019. Gene Petre, Chairperson Molly Thomas, Board Secretary 2 umxrf(I pa° I (I^Inwuam g'8 I �ir��l�� W'lNOtWM � NIJ>/�. Fm � JtYj� 117>1U7;�W,�nv R'gUJ�J�� Y NIM10 i mu — _... CITY OF 'CAPE CAWVA �� uTEr �'�q CAPE CANAVERAL CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD STAFF REPORT MARCH 28, 2019 Copied from Weekly Updates 0210112019 - 0311812019 No update: 0212512019 Special Events Founders'Day to Feature an Out of this World Chowder Cook-off Founders' Day has always been a celebration with a little something for everyone from live music and beer to bounce houses and vendors but this year the City is kicking it up a notch with a community chowder cook-off to help raise funds to build a new playground at Cape View Elementary School. Cook- off entries will be limited to the first 15 registered participants and the competition is open to all residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, churches, restaurants, homeowner/condo t � ire � >> ill associations and municipal services with a Cape Canaveral or Cocoa Beach address. In addition to making an out of this world chowder, participants are encouraged to dress-up and festoon their booth with space/moon landing themed decor. Prizes will be awarded for Ist, 2nd, and 3rd overall as well as top condo/HOA and Most Spaced Out Booth. Awards will be determined by People's Choice and I � x judges of all ages are invited to participate for just $5.00 per person! One hundred percent of the money raised will go towards the Cape View Elementary 'tr playground fund. The deadline to register is jl Monday, April 1st. Learn more at www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/chowder. This year's Founders Day will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 to 2:00 pm at Manatee Sanctuary Park. General admission to Founders' Day is free and this year's event will feature live music by Steel Kick'n, numerous local history exhibitors, and a Community Showcase of local businesses and non-profit organizations. Families with children are sure to love the free bounce houses, inflatable obstacle courses, and craft table hosted by the Home Depot Kids Workshop. Kids of all ages can get hands-on with big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles in the Touch-A-Truck exhibit! Movie in the Park Returns The spring Movie in the Park series kicked off last week �,.., at Canaveral City Park with Incredibles 2. j The series coninues next month with First �l Man, on Friday, April 19. This movie will be part of the City's #summerofspace celebration, and was selected to not only for its relevance to the 501h anniversary of the moon landing but to increase this event's appeal among older audiences. 2019 Friday Fest Event Season: The 2019 Friday Fest event season is in full-swing! This family and leashed-dog friendly street fair takes place on Taylor Avenue in Cape Canaveral, and features food trucks, local artists, craft/retail vendors, and a huge bounce house area to keep the kiddos entertained. The next event will take place Friday, April 5 I and will feature variety rock band and 30-year veterans of the Space Coast rock-n-roll scene, Even Odds. Beer and wine sales from this event will benefit the Space Coast Little League. This event welcomes guests of all ages and as always, admission is free. Movin' in the City: The City hosted the 2nd Annual Movin in the City Event along with a custom bike show this past Saturday as a way to kick-off the 2019 Health First Mayors' Fitness Challenge. This year's event featured over 20 different health and fitness related service providers from around Brevard County as well as 25 custom bikes from all around the State. Bikes were voted on by the attendees and awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. Participants started the event with a two-mile walk, followed by the health and fitness expo. The City partnered with Brevard County Sheriff's Office for a Community bike ride to conclude the event. The `Tour de Cape' bike ride, consisted of a 2.7-mile loop around Cape Canaveral. Deputy Butler and other leaders of the community lead the group as they toured the City. The Egg Hunt: Hard to believe that its almost time for the Annual Egg Hunt at Canaveral City Park again! This time-honored local tradition will take place on Saturday, April 20 and as promised, the#summerofspace will be celebrated in every City event this year to include the Egg Hunt! In addition to the golden prize eggs, this year will feature special "Martian eggs"filled with space slime silly putty and a guest appearance by the Astro-bunny! This activity is open to kids 10 and under. The hunt begins at 10:00 am sharp, so come early and don't forget your camera! Athletic Leagues Racquetball: A new round of Racquetball is slated to begin next week. Players are enjoying their week off before taking the courts again for friendly competition. Kickball: Graham's and S.O.M.B. are in a tight race for first place as we near the playoffs for season of Cape Canaveral kickball. Graham's has a slight lead with one game to go in the regular season. Teams are anxious to get the playoffs started and to compete for the Cape Canaveral championship. The winning team will be given custom made t-shirts to remember this unbelievable season of adult co-ed kickball. Softball: Every Thursday night a group gathers at Canaveral City Park to play 16-inch softball. This pick-up softball program is open to all people 18 and older. This is a great way to stay active, have fun and learn a style of softball that nobody else in the Brevard area is playing. Players divide into teams on-site and play from 6:00 p.m. —8:00 p.m. The cost to play is $3/player. If you are interested in playing,join us at Canaveral City Park every Thursday night. Tennis: Thursday night tennis is nearing the end and players are fighting for the top seed. The top eight will make playoffs and compete for the championship in what should be a very competitive race to the finish. Wednesday night tennis players played their Week 4 matches this week and Gary and Leslie are the two that remain unbeaten. Leagues are constantly registering so if you are interested in joining a tennis league, call Culture and Leisure Services at 321-868-1226. Youth Programs Make Plans for Summer Camp! Summer Camp registration is NOW OPEN for children ages 6-12! This camp offers a safe, fun and engaging place for campers to stay active throughout the summer! Summer Camp takes weekly field trips to the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center, Cape Canaveral Public Library and different local parks all included in the low cost of$50/week for Cape Canaveral residents and $60/week for non-residents. Camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. —3:00 p.m. however, before and after care are offered for $5 each per week. Do not miss out on the fun this summer! Come into our office at 7300 N. Atlantic Avenue to register your camper TODAY! Parks & Facilities Manatee Sanctuary Park Playground: You asked for it, we answered! A new set of swings has been installed at Manatee Sanctuary Park. The swing set features tot, youth, all abilities and a very special expression swing that allows a parent and tot to swing simultaneously. A " sidewalk extension will be built within the next few weeks to add an additional entrance into the playground. Progress Continues at Xeriscape * v r Park—A much anticipated feature ' r continues to take shape at Xeriscape Park for people and their furry best friends. Now is your turn Cape Canaveral! Starting today, you get to ° decide the final name of this doggy ,w spot within Xeriscape Park. The name of the park remains, but this new amenity needs a name and every vote will count. Check out the City's Facebook page for updates! Cultural Programs Florida Historical Society's Annual Symposium Comes to Cape Canaveral The 2019 meeting of the Florida Historical Society (FHS)will take place May 16 – 18, right here at the Radisson Resort in Cape Canaveral. FHS, who's statewide headquarters is located in in Cocoa Village, is excited to bring this annual event back to the Space Coast, choosing this location specifically to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11. The theme for this year's event is titled, "Countdown to History: Ice Age to the Space Age," giving a nod to Brevard's rich cultural legacy. This meeting will feature speakers from across the state, to include Dr. Glen Doran of the Windover dig, former senator Bill Nelson and space historian Dr. Lori Walters just to name a few. Public registration is set to begin next week and is open to both history professionals and amateur enthusiasts. More speakers and activities will be announced as the event approaches. For more information on this event or to learn how you can get involved with the Florida Historical Society, call (321) 690-1971 or visit them online at www.myfloridahistory.org. City's Cultural Programs Manager Continues as Chair of the Brevard County Historical Commission Molly Thomas, the City's cultural programs manager, has been elected to a second term as chairperson of the Brevard County Historical Commission (BCHC). Serving on this board since 2015, Ms. Thomas has had numerous articles about the City featured in its bi- annual publication, The Indian River Journal (IRJ) and has facilitated the acquisition of two state historical markers, with a third application pending review. The 2019 Spring/Summer edition of the IRJ will go to print next month and will feature her most recent article "A Place in Time & Space" a historical narrative about life in the City in the 1960s taken from memories shared by both current and former residents. City Unveils 50th Anniversary Teaser: #SummerO)Space Stay tuned to the City's website and official social media pages for updates and join us as we celebrate our Community's unique vantage point in mankind's journey to the moon. Learn more at www.cilyofcapecanaveral.org/space. 3/18/2019 Cape Canaveral, FL Code of Ordinances Sec. 54-2. - Procedures for naming of city parks. (a) intent and purpose; findings.The intent and purpose of this section is to establish a uniform method and procedure to assist the city council in naming certain city parks. The city council hereby finds that the authority to name city parks is solely vested in the city council. Nothing herein shall be construed as a delegation of any authority to name a city park to any other person or entity. The naming of city parks shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the city council. (b) Generally.The naming of a city park shall be determined by the city council either(i) based on its own initiative, (ii) upon a recommendation by the director of leisure services, (iii) upon the request of any person or entity desiring to assist the city council in determining the name of any city park, or (iv) as part of city council approval of a new land development project which consists of a new city park pursuant to the city's land development regulations. The director of leisure services may make a recommendation to the city council based on the director's own initiative, or as part of an assistance petition as set forth below. (c) Naming guidelines. When considering the naming of any city park, the director of leisure services and city council shall consider the following naming attributes: 1. Recognized geographic names; 2. Natural historic features; 3. Significant historic contributions to the city, State of Florida, or United States; 4. Significant material or financial contributions to the city; 5. Persons of historic service to the city; 6. Persons of outstanding civic service to the city; and 7. Documented community support for the name. (d) Other factors. When considering the naming of any city park, the director of leisure services and city council shall also consider the following other factors: 1. The cost that the naming or renaming will have on the city or any other person who is or could be materially affected by the name or name change; 2. Naming proposals that promote alcohol and tobacco products or political organizations will not be considered; 3. Preference shall be given to names of long established local usage and names that lend dignity to the park or recreational facility to be named; 4. Persons currently serving on the city council or serving as an existing city employee shall not be considered; 5. Names selected shall be of enduring, honorable fame, not notoriety and shall be commensurate with the significance of the city park; 6. Names with connotations which by contemporary community standards are derogatory 1/2 3/18/2019 Cape Canaveral, FL Code of Ordinances or offensive shall not be considered; 7. Proliferation of the same name for different city parks shall be avoided; 8. Proliferation of multiple names for different parts of a particular city park shall be avoided; and 9. If the name is an individual person, whether the individual has ever been convicted of a felony. (e) Assistance petitions. Any person or entity wishing to assist the city council in determining the name of a city park shall submit an assistance petition to the director of leisure services for evaluation and a recommendation by the director. The petition shall be in writing and shall demonstrate the basis on which the petitioner believes the naming request satisfies the naming guidelines and other factors set forth in subsections (c) and (d) and demonstrate that requisite minimum community support has been obtained by the petitioner pursuant to subsection (f). Upon receipt of duly submitted assistance petition, the director shall make a recommendation to the city council either for approval or disapproval of the assistance petition. (f) Minimum community support for assistance petitions. Each assistance petition submitted to the director pursuant to subsection (e) shall be accompanied by petition signatures that demonstrate minimum community support. Minimum community support is demonstrated if an assistance petition is signed by at least five percent of the residents of Cape Canaveral based on the last officially reported population statistics maintained by the city. No assistance petition shall be processed by the city manager unless said petition has the minimum number of signatures required by this subsection. (Ord. No. 10-96, § 1, 6-18-96; Ord. No. 21-2004, § 2, 11-16-04; Ord. No. 07-2014, § 2, 6-17-14) 2/2