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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_cs_the_weekly_update_20190422 THE WEEKLY UPDATE [Cover graphic of Student Art Show; Friday Fest & Pooch Parade.] What a Week! • Founders' Day 2019—THANK YOU to all the residents, volunteers and participants who helped to make this event such a success! • Code Enforcement Tracking—New way to track active Code Enforcement cases and complaints on the website now! • Cut the (Cable) Cord—Attend the Community Outreach Session to learn more! • Cape Canaveral going to the Dogs! —Come see our new doggie space - opening May 3rd! • Planning & Zoning Meeting—Attend on April 24th and be informed! • Long Point Road Project Underway—Read all about it and see the difference we've made! • Kids Summer Camp! —Register TODAY to ensure your spot is reserved. • Host Families Needed for 2019— Students from Japan are coming back, have a spare room? • Join the Team— Several positions open for City employment - apply today! • Vision Statement—Review the statement that shapes#TheSpaceBetween www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/vision statement. Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 City Clerk's Office Records Management ADA Compliance • Continued coordinating with Staff and other departments in ongoing ADA compliance activities. • Attended webinar regarding PDF Accessibility risk mitigation. Online Public Records Portal/Laserfiche Weblink • Continued monitoring public licenses for access to public records online. • Staff continues to monitor/repel Web crawling spider bots ("crawlers") limiting their impact on public access. Public Records Requests • Fulfilled requests for reported concern and business tax receipt records. • Continued researching and preparing responses to requests for property history records and bid records. • Met with Community Development Staff to review Public Records Request procedures. Brevard County Clerk of Courts • Recorded one adopted rezoning ordinance with the County. Florida Association of City Clerks • Attended Truth in Millage (TRIM) Compliance Workshop webinar which will be applied towards educational credit for Master Municipal Clerk designation. City Council Prepared for and attended the April 16, 2019 Regular Meeting, processed items approved and/or authorized by Council and continue preparing and reviewing items and agenda for the May 21, 2019 Regular Meeting. Electronic Marquee The following is a sampling of messages running at City Hall. [Graphic of Marquee Messages.] Marquee messages: Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, "Cut the Cord" Community Outreach Session and Tropical Kingdom "Symbol of Kindness" Petition (TogetherKind.com). Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Human Resources/Risk Management Wellness Programs (Source: Harvard Medical Review, JAMA) Wellness Programs promise to deliver improved employee health, increased employee productivity and ultimately lower group insurance premium cost. Touted as an effective tool for both large and small employers, these programs have grown into an $8 Billion a year industry deserving of a closer look. Findings published in the Journal of Medicine following the most extensive multistate, randomized controlled trial of workplace wellness programs conducted by Harvard Medical School's research team shows the following (sample size 30,000): • People who worked at sites offering wellness programs (for 18 months) did not have better clinical measures of health such as body mass index (BMI), blood pressure or cholesterol levels than employees working at sites without wellness programs. • People who worked at sites offering wellness programs did not exhibit lower absenteeism, better job performance or lower health spending. • While health behaviors can respond to workplace wellness programs, employer expectations of performance, health benefits (weight, blood pressure, cholesterol) and/or monetary returns were not realized. • Worksites offering wellness programs had an 8.3%higher rate of employee-reported engagement in regular exercise and 13.6% increase in reported activity intended on managing weight. In conclusion, more time may be needed to see results from wellness programs,but it is safe to say corporate America is not seeing any return on their huge investment. More study will determine which types of programs may result in measurable employee health improvements. Risk Management HR met with a Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust (PGIT) claims representative to discuss the City's liability reporting and claims history in preparation for this year's premium renewal process. In addition, a representative from PGIT's self-insured employee benefits division presented information pertaining to PGIT's value based benefit strategy. Job Vacancies • Summer Recreation Leader (Two Vacancies) Seasonal position(s) assigned to the City's Summer Camp Program. • Collections/Reclamation Field Systems Supervisor Assigned to Community Services Department. Candidates interested in exploring opportunities with the City of Cape Canaveral are invited to visit www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/employment to review the full details of available job postings. Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Financial Services Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Met with Department Directors to review their inputs for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget. Community Development Building • The Building Division conducted 64 inspections and completed 27 plan reviews. The division also processed 71 new building permit applications and 31 payments for permits that were picked up. Code Enforcement • Issued one notice of violation. • Issued four courtesy letters for property conditions. • The City has received funds totaling over $181,000 for outstanding Code Enforcement liens/costs for property located at 7521 Magnolia Avenue. The new owner is planning to renovate the property, which will meet current Florida life safety codes. We look forward to this property becoming an asset to the community. Planning Resiliency Reviewed the draft Resilient Cape Canaveral report prepared by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC)to determine the City's readiness for climate-related hazards associated with sea level rise. This project started with an evaluation of social and economic vulnerabilities facing the City from natural hazards. The next step was to engage the public in a series of workshops to discuss vulnerabilities and possible City responses. Finally, strategies were developed for incorporation into the comprehensive plan to enhance resilience of properties within the City. Code Enforcement Case Status In conjunction with Code Enforcement and Community Engagement Staff, developed a more efficient reporting process for residents/parties to find the status of City Code Enforcement cases. The new look, which will allow for easier tracking of cases, will be updated weekly and available on the City's website. To check on the status of an item, visit: www.citvofcanecanaveral.org/code enforcement and click on the Code Enforcement Case List link. Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Proposed Code Changes Coming City of Cape Canaveral Proposed City Code Changes CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL Learn about the change https://youtu.be/zAOrRSxTNEg Requirements of City Code Section 110-28 include: signs posted at the subject properties, notice posted at city hall and mailed notification of property owners within 500 feet of the subject property. There are proposed City Code changes coming in an effort to implement a cost savings measure to tax payers + property owners. The City is proposing that notification methods to affected property owners change with the times. Please note, the REQUIREMENTS are not changing just the mailing method of communication to the property owners within 500 feet of the subject property. The City currently sends USPS Certified Letters (which costs the City approximately $7.50 a letter) as a courtesy notification method, but is proposing to mail all courtesy notices via USPS First Class regular mail in order to notify property owners within 500 feet of subject property. It is important to note that the City's process exceeds the notice standards required by the State of Florida (F.S. 166.041) (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?Ana mode=Display Statute&URL=0100- 0199/0166/Sections/0166.041.html). The strength of USPS First Class mail is evident with the example of the City of Cocoa water bills—since they are delivered successfully through First Class mail every month. And, according to the 2018 Community Survey, electronic communication from the City is the preferred method of communication so we will continue to go above and beyond by posting to our website, the Weekly Update and social media platforms. As always, please come talk to someone at City Hall about any concerns you may have. You can read up on the history of Certified Letters and how expenses and needs are affecting the usage: www.uspsoig.gov/sites/default/files/document-library-files/2017/RARC-WP-18-002.pdf The discussion continues as we work to find the best solution for the City of Cape Canaveral, work to learn from other City's experiences and continue to monitor the progress of (Florida) Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 House of Representative Bill CS/CS/HB 1235 - Legal Notices (https://myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=66066&SessionId=87) The bill allows a city to publish legally required advertisements and notices on a publicly accessible website if it is determined that online publication would result in a cost savings for the government. The Senate companion, SB 1676 (Baxley), did not receive a committee hearing and remains in its first committee of reference, the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Florida League of Cities (FLOC) supports this bill. In these Streets! In keeping with the tenants of the City of Cape Canaveral's Vision Statement, the City strives to be a bikeable community with complete street amenities that include bicycle facilities which allow pedestrians and bicyclists to access the City comfortably and without the use of an automobile. In 2018 the City took another step toward its Vision when it partnered with Zagster's Space Coast Bike Share to offer a micro-mobility transportation option—and expand on bicycle access and sustainability*. Of the 10 stations in Brevard County, Manatee Sanctuary Park continues to produce a number of trip starts (14%) even while being"off the beaten path"when compared to other stations. Check out the map on the next page to see where people are riding in The Space Between®. * Based on 411 grams CO2 saved per 1 mile ridden, an estimated 4869 lbs of CO2 emissions have been offset by ridership as reported by Zagster. Visit http://bike.zagster.com/spacecoast/for more information! [Map of BikeShare locations.] Space Coast bikeshare station location map. Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 City of Cape Canaveral Zagster Bike Share Ridership (1/2018 to 3/2019) [Map of:] Map depicting Zagster Bike Share trip paths throughout the City of Cape Canaveral. Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Community Services Community Engagement 2019 International Youth Exchange Program The Japanese students are coming back to the City of Cape Canaveral! We have once again been contacted by the International Youth Exchange Program from Kimotsuki, Japan to organize host families for a group of exchange students visiting the Space Coast. Based on the success of the 2018 program, another group of 12 students will be visiting August 20 - 25, 2019 in an effort to encourage English education and cultural understanding. The City of Kimotsuki is the "Cape Canaveral" of Japan as they have a small population, are located on the coast and also launch rockets from there! Families are needed to host two students each during their visit. Hosting is done on a volunteer basis, comes with some responsibility and does require you to complete a short and very simple application. If you are interested in being a host family,please contact Samantha Soedetz via email at: kimotsuki.cir@gmail.com as soon as possible (See attached). Please note there is a 13-hour time difference. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to promote cultural understanding, spread kindness, foster goodwill and embody our efforts to be The Space Between' Family+ Friends®. [Picture of:] Students from Japan visit City of Cape Canaveral - 2018. Cut the (Cable) Cord Talk Learn about cutting the most expensive cord in your house with your Community during the City of Cape Canaveral "Cut the Cord Talk" on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers (100 Polk Avenue)! We will demonstrate how to navigate online services, how to order them and discuss what you do and don't need. Meet and share ideas with your neighbors at this light-hearted event aimed at Community education and togetherness! Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Current Projects Please visit www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/communityservices for information on the following projects: • Central Ditch Mangrove Trimming • Long Point Road Estuary Park Project (also below) • SR A1A Mast Arm Construction Project • Lift Station No. 2 and Holman Road Sewer Improvements • Canaveral Sand Bypass Project/Beach Sand Nourishment Project Emergency Management In preparation for the 2019 Hurricane Season, the Director participated in a Mutual Aid Training on Florida's Mutual Aid Programs hosted by the Logistics Section of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The 4-hour training session was held in the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee on Tuesday, April 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.., and Staff was able to webinar in for the session. The training reviewed the following programs: • Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) • Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement(SMAA) • Reimbursement processes for EMAC and SMAA • Florida Fire Chief's Mutual Aid Plan (FFCMA) • Federal Resource Requests (RRF) Other Items of Local Interest Lone Point Road—Estuary Park Project Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP) issued an Environmental Resource Permit for the City's Estuary Property at the western end of Long Point Road. The contractor mobilized to the site and began work on Monday, April 15, 2019. The scope of work includes the cutting of Brazilian Pepper trees and other invasives and replanting with native species. The removal of invasives should take approximately two-to-three weeks; replanting is typically performed one-to-two months after removal. Site activities are being funded primarily by St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). Staff forwarded a letter to area residents informing them of the site activities and project schedule. Project updates are available in The Weekly Update, on the City web page and on City social media platforms. Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 [Picture of:] Long Point Road Estuary Park Project (Monday, 4/15) -Brazilian Pepper tree removal in the 'upland' area just starting. [Picture of:] Long Point Road Estuary Park Project (Thursday, 4/18) -Brazilian Pepper tree removal in progress from the `upland' area. Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Utilities Maintenance (UM) Lift Station No. 3 Staff responded to Lift Station No. 3 (W. Central Boulevard) on Friday (April 12th), Saturday (April 13th) and Sunday (April 14th) after a power fault alarm was received via the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. Members of the UM team worked to resolve the issue, at this time the problem is still not fully resolved. Staff has contacted FP&L to install a volatge monitor to record any power flucutations (surges). Using a bypass pump, Staff was able to keep the station `flowing' with not spills or leaks. Culture and Leisure Services Summer Camp - 2019 Summer Camp - 2019 is over half full and filling up quickly! Kids ages 6-12 will get to experience a fun and educational camp, teaching them about sports, space, arts and much more! For the low cost of $50/week for Cape Canaveral residents and$60/week for non-residents, this camp provides an extremely affordable and engaging opportunity for your child! 2019 Mayors' Fitness Challenge #TeamCapeCanaveral took SECOND PLACE in the 2019 Health First Mayors' Fitness Challenge! Great work to all members of#TeamCapeCanaveral and a huge thank you for staying engaged in the Community by showing your support for The Space Between® at all our City events and functions! #TeamCapeCanaveral Stats: • 80% of#TeamCapeCanaveral members reported their minutes each week(3rd highest among the 11 participating municipalities). • 368 members registered (23 members increase from 2018). • The average team member exercised 322 minutes per week. • 948,249 total minutes exercised (2nd among all 11 participating municipalities). Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Cape Canaveral is Going to the Dogs! Rover's Space is almost done! You're invited to the ribbon cutting of the City's first off-leash doggie spot on May 3rd! We will meet at the City Hall Plaza at 5:30 p.m., get everyone lined up and start a doggie parade at 5:45 p.m. The parade will head east on Polk Avenue, South on Poinsetta Avenue and West on Taylor Avenue to Rover's Space. Once there, a"Mini" and "Max"K9 Queen and King of Cape Canaveral will be chosen and they will be the first to enter the space. Everyone who attends the parade will receive a commemorative gift. Staff has worked arduously to make our City's first off- leash spot a reality and they have done an amazing job! Lot's will be going on that day with Friday Fest and the Student Art Show at the Library, so come early and stay awhile as it will be a night to remember. Hope to see you there! [Picture of Staff working on doggie park.] 1 Staff working on the permeable pedway form and base at Rover's Space! Athletic Leagues Tennis Monday tennis is currently registering and only needs a few more players to start this fun and exciting league! Wednesday tennis is nearing the end of the season as players fight for a good seeding in playoffs. Thursday tennis is set to kick-off next week; there's still room for a couple people so if you know anyone please contact Ryan Shaw at: r.shaw@cityofcapecanaveral.org. Racquetball Racquetball is off to a great start. So far this league has had great matches and it's looking to be a very fun season! Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Kickball Adult co-ed kickball league played the Semi-finals and Championship night this week with Graham's Smokehouse Smokers emerging as the new City of Cape Canaveral league Champions! Graham's will be awarded custom team t-shirts that they will be able to wear as bragging rights for the new season to come. Registration for the upcoming season is currently open with four spots left for a full roster; capacity for this next league will be capped at eight teams. The new season will begin on May 1st at 6:15 p.m. [Picture of Kickball Players on field.] Kickball League Champs Founders' Day - 2019 This year's Founders' Day was certainly one to be remembered and Staff would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to all the residents, volunteers and participants who helped to make this event such a success! What better way to celebrate our Community than by honoring two of our City's most dedicated volunteers (see below) and raising funds to give our local kids the opportunity to live their best life! To add to this celebration, the American Legion presented Mayor Hoog with a limited edition lithograph commemorating its centennial anniversary and brought guests from American Legion-Titusville Post#1 to present the colors. Guests were also able to engage with representatives from several local history organizations including the Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution, the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation, Florida Historical Society, the Indian River Anthropological Society and Brevard County Historical Commission. Honorees: Mary K. Russell—Lifetime Service & Leadership Award Joyce Hamilton—Civic Engagement Award National Anthem: Church of Our Saviour Catholic Church Choir Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 The most anticipated event of the day was the City's much anticipated 1st Annual Out of This World Chowder Cook-off Five different local chowder experts sweated through the heat of the day to show off their amazing creations and secret recipes! More than 140 people lined up to sample the entries. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Chowder Cook-off benefitted Cape View Elementary School's PTO and thanks to the generosity of Florida Beer Company so did the proceeds from the beer sales. In all, they raised over$1,700 through this event. Space Coast Little League was also on-site selling snacks, burgers and hot dogs raising nearly $500 for their youth sports program! [Pictue of Park with people enjoying the event.] Winners of the Chowder Cook-off: 1st American Legion— Challenger 7 (Post #348) 2nd VFW Post #10131 3rd "Chef Jon" Halek Most Spaced Out Booth: [Picture of American Legion winning Space Bacon—Darci's Bacon & members holding Post #348 banner.] Blues At the City of Cape Canaveral's Community Outreach Booth, City staff was able to enjoy the company of the hundreds of residents/visitors (and their on- leash doggys) in attendance. Alongside vendors like the US Coast Guard, the Brevard County Sheriff Bomb Squad, the Cape Canaveral Fire Department, Waste Pro, and many others, the City's informational booth engaged residents through games, City events and resource information, a Moon landing photo backdrop complete with a living astronaut celebrating the Summer of Space and City swag. Attendees also took advantage of the opportunity to sign up for the City's Weekly Update, an important summary of information put together each week by City staff that goes over all of the latest happenings in and around the City of Cape Canaveral. Have you signed up for it yet? Over 750 Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 residents have already done so. We're looking to increase that number to 2,000 by the end of this year. To sign-up visit: www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/weekly_update! Also available at the Community Outreach Booth was recycling information regarding what should and shouldn't be recycled in one's curbside bin. New recycling signage that will be deployed around [Photo of Moon Photo Booth with woman/baby.] the City was also put on display. Our City booth adjoined the Kindness Symbol booth, led by the teacher, parents and several students from the TK(Tropical Kingdom) class from Tropical Elementary School in Merritt Island. We partnered with the TK class to promote the spread of kindness through a continual a chain of kindness, through kindness symbol stickers, with children's artwork, and by encouraging visitors to sign the petition to make the Kindness Symbol a national symbol. [Photo of booth at Founders' Day event.] We have promoted the spread of kindness in our City through an official City proclamation adopting the kindness symbol in the City of Cape Canaveral, through our marquee messaging, on social media and by incorporating kindness into the City's updated Vision Statement. You might know that the future leaders from the Tropical Kingdom came to the City Council meeting on April 16th to read (yes, these little ones READ) the entire proclamation in front of a crowd. Many proud parents and staff were on hand to witness this and it was beautiful. You can spread kindness by visiting the Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Tropical Kingdom's webpage where you can learn just how far across the world kindness has spread due to these amazing students and sign the national petition by visiting www.togetherkind.com Vandalism at Manatee Sanctuary Park Vandalizing parks is not only a crime, but also disrespectful to all of us that use and enjoy the park. If you see a person/group vandalizing any City park, beach end or facility, please call the Sheriff's non- emergency number at: (321) 633-7162. Economic Development Department Multi-Generational Facility (MGF) • Civil Engineer has submitted application packets for two City Board meetings: Community Appearance Board (CAB) and Planning &Zoning Board (P&Z). These will be scheduled soon. Other Items of Local Interest • Held teleconference with Founder of Zagster to review terms of a potential Micromobility Pilot Program in the City of Cape Canaveral. The premise is that Zagster is already a provider of dockable mobility devices (The Space Coast Bikeshare service is currently available in the City of Cape Canaveral). Given the growing popularity of e- scooters in the rideshare market and the fact that dockless e-scooters are causing some problems in Metropolitan areas around the world, Zagster and Staff are working to team up on a new model—a dockable e-scooter program. The best of both worlds. In order to end their ride users would be required to take and submit a smartphone picture to prove that they have docked their scooter in an established"zone. The discussion continues as we collaborate with Zagster on the best solution for the City of Cape Canaveral, work to learn from other City's experiences and continue to monitor the progress of Florida Senate Bill CS/SB 542: Mobility Devices and Motorized Scooters. (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/01676/?Tab=BillText) The bill allows municipalities to regulate scooters locally without any preemption from the state. CS/SB 542 will also allow scooters to operate in bike lanes. The Florida League of Cities (FLOC) supports this bill. • This week and next week, Director is attending Continuing Education virtual classes required for the maintenance of State Licenses (Building Code Administrator, Plans Examiner and Inspector). • Attended 2-day FEMA State Emergency Response Team (SERT) G-290 Public Information Officer (PIO) Training at the Brevard Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 [BCSO shield logo] Brevard County Sheriff's Office BCSO Canaveral Precinct 111 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Emergency Dial 9-1-1 Non-Emergency (321) 633-7162 Office (321) 868-1113 * BCSO Animal Services is responsible for dealing with stray dogs and cats* Contact BCSO Animal Services at (321) 633-2024. Prevent Home Burglary Many people feel somewhat helpless when it comes to home burglaries. It is common to hear someone say, "If a burglar wants to break in, you are not going to stop them." ...thankfully this is not the case. Burglars apply the same work ethic to breaking into homes that they do in life...they are lazy and look for the easiest targets. As a result, you can greatly reduce your chances of your home being burglarized if you do some or all of the following tips and make your home less of an easy target. • Lock all doors, sliding glass doors and windows...many burglars simply walk in. • Close your garage doors all the way. Persons leaving their garage doors partially open for pets or ventilation are an invitation to criminals. Criminals simply drop to the ground, roll under the door and gain entrance to your garage. Once in the garage, they can take their time breaking into your home. There are tools for them to use. It is very easy to get into most homes through the garage. They can break through the walls leading into the house or climb up into the attic and drop down through the ceiling into your home. • Equip all exterior doors with a dead-bolt lock with a one-inch throw. The lock should also have a highly pick-resistant cylinder. Some versions even have guard plate, which adds to the security. • Exterior doors that have windows or glass panels in them or near them are attractive to criminals, especially side doors leading into garages. Criminals simply break the glass, reach Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 around and unlock the lock. For these doors, it is recommended that a"double cylinder deadbolt"be used. This is simply a deadbolt that needs a key for both sides. When a criminal reaches around, he cannot turn the lock. For safety reasons,please place an additional key on the inside of your home where you can reach it easily (in case of emergencies), but the bad guy can't. • Don't list your name on your mailbox or house. However, it is very important that your house number is clearly visible for emergency responders. It is a good idea to have your house number both on your mailbox and in a lighted location on your home. • Whenever you go outside, lock your doors and close your garage door, even if you are just stepping next door or out mowing the back yard. It is not uncommon for burglars to watch you do lawn work as they burglarize your home. They can see you easily...but you cannot see them. Don't let criminals get too much visual information at your front door. Criminals often times pose as someone legitimate so they can go to a front door to... • See if anyone is home. • See if the home is easy to break into. • See if there is a dog. • See if there is an "activated" alarm system. • See if there appears to be anything worth stealing. • If possible, block the view from the front door into your home. Install a door viewer or "peephole" so that you can see visitors, but they cannot see you. If you have an alarm system, use it. An inactivated alarm system, especially one that has a control panel that can be seen from the front door is an invitation to be burglarized. Consider placing alarm and"Beware of Dog" signs and/or stickers around your entrance even if you do not have an alarm or a dog as an additional deterrent to thieves. • When on vacation, make your house look as "lived in" as possible. • Have a trusted neighbor or friend remove accumulating newspapers, etc. • Consider placing interior lights on timers and exterior lights on"dusk-to-dawn" sensors. • Keeping exterior lights on during daytime hours is a bad practice and can alert criminals to the fact that you are away. • Consider leaving a locked vehicle (with no valuables) parked in the driveway or ask a trusted neighbor to use your driveway to give the appearance someone is there. • Reduce the amount of people you tell that you are leaving...only tell those who truly need to know. • Check with your local law enforcement agency to see if they can put your home on a "Vacation Watch"while you are away. If your home is patrolled by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, please call 633-7162. Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 • Walk around your house and say to yourself... "If I were a burglar, where would I hide?" Trim trees and shrubs so burglars have fewer places to hide. Especially around doors and windows. If you need to fence a back yard, consider fences that are see-thru. Visibility helps deter crime and allows detection by others. • It is recommended not to keep large amounts of cash or very valuable jewelry around the house. However, if you have to, consider installing a heavy, bolted down, floor safe. If you have to resort to hiding valuables...think of innovative ideas. Nightstand drawers and between the mattress are bad ideas. • Don't open the door until you are sure of your visitor's identity. If someone asks for help and you are concerned for your safety...tell him or her through your locked door..."I am calling the police for you right now". Call 911 immediately when you are concerned about a suspicious person. • Do not trust chain locks for the front doors. Once the door is cracked open, even slightly, criminals can easily break the chain and force their way in, often times injuring you in the process. • Don't leave a house key under a mat, in the mailbox, or in any other obvious "hiding" area near the door. • Keep keyholes of locks well lubricated to reduce the effectiveness of professional burglary tools. • If your house keys have been stolen or lost, replace the lock cylinders for all of your exterior doors immediately. • Be sure to reset your automatic garage door openers from their factory/default settings. • Consider planting thorny bushes or plants under all windows which will deter criminals getting too close to them. • Consider investing in a good security system and have it monitored so that the alarm company will notify law enforcement officers if there is a break in. Having a good quality system that never gives false alarms will generally provoke neighbors to take more interest should an alarm sound. Consider opting for the exterior speaker that will alert people outside. • Don't leave ladders, shovels, rakes, etc. outside. Keep any tools that could be used to break in your home safely locked away in a garage or shed. • Position outdoor lights carefully and consider having them activate with motion control sensors. Try to place them in a location that makes it difficult for criminals to break or unscrew the bulb. • Consider installing additional window locks to stop windows from being opened if broken. Thieves will typically break the glass and reach for the factory lock. If they unlock it and the window still will not open (due to your installation of a secondary lock) there is a good chance the thief will get frustrated and leave. There is very low probability the thief will climb through jagged/broken glass. Ensure all family members are aware of location and how to remove the locks in case of emergency. Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 • Keep a record of all of your valuables to include pictures and serial numbers if possible. Consider engraving all valuables such as televisions, stereos, microwaves, with your driver's license number. Pawnshops are required to report suspicious items to police that could lead to your stolen items being returned to you. Engraving tools are usually available on loan from your local law enforcement agency or by purchasing from your local hardware store. It is also a good idea to videotape the contents of your home and keep it and the record of your valuables in a safe place, such as a safety deposit box. • If you should return home to find your door open or tampered with, DO NOT enter. Go immediately to a safe location and call 911 to report a possible burglary in progress. • Be a good neighbor. If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call 911 immediately. Below are samplings of the actions taken by Canaveral deputies during this reporting period. 19-00127700 Regge M. Steen, W/M 05/16/1971, was trespassed from 405 Atlantic Road, Trespass Discovery Road and Columbia Road. 19-00128207 Brandon L. Sanders, W/M, 07/28/1984, was trespassed from Beach Food Store Trespass located at 8187 Canaveral Boulevard. 19-00128950 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00128959 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Enrique M. Cruz, 08/25/1975, was arrested for DUI DUI. 19-00129727 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Verrado Green, B/M, 09/13/1979, was arrested for Drug Arrest Possession of MDMA, Cannabis Oil and Less Than 20 Grams of Cannabis. 19-00129967 After responding to a disturbance, Brandon Luke Sander, W/M, 07/28/1984, Breach of Peace was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. 19-00130493 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Anatoliy Yeniy, W/M, 07/10/1970, was arrested DUI for DUI. 19-00130875 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00131745 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Allison E. Alden, W/F, 08/25/1989, was arrested DUI for DUI. 19-00131760 After making contact with Jerid Dalrymple, W/M, 10/29/1982, he was arrested Drug Arrest for Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 19-00132302 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00134155 During a routine patrol, Kejal Patel, 12/22/1988, was arrested for Drug Drug Paraphernalia. Paraphernalia 19-00134350 After receiving multiple calls, Brett K. Eubanks, W/M, 12/17/1988, was Disorderly arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Conduct 19-00134485 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00134524 No violations observed. Beach Patrol Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 19-00134850 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00134891 Citation issued to inda J. Wilson for violation of 14-18, Animal on the Beach at Beach Patrol Cherie Down Park. 19-00134923 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00135280 Subsequent to a traffic stop and positive alert by K9, Kathryn Allen, W/F, Drug Arrest 01/30/1994 and Soloman Dotson, B/M, 10/23/1994, were each found to be in Possession of the THC Oil Pen and 7.3 grams of Marijuana was located in the center console on Ms. Allen's vehicle. 19-00135302 Christopher Faine Davis, W/M, 08/14/1960, was trespassed from Cherie Down Trespass Park. 19-00135424 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00135625 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00136441 Cassandra Brennan, 01/13/19, was arrested for Violation of Community Arrest Control Arrest. 19-00136883 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Emma G. Monge Arias, 11/02/1982, was arrested DUI for DUI and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 19-00136928 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00136938 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Donald Minick, W/M, 06/21/1966, was arrested DUI for DUI. 19-00136955 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Torrin Hawkins, B/M, 06/20/1975, was arrested Drug Arrest for Possession of Cocaine. 19-00136977 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00137172 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00137205 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00137534 No violations observed. Beach Patrol 19-00138001 While responding to a disturbance, Debra Zylstra, W/F, 09/06/1961, was Disorderly arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting an Officer, without Violence. Conduct Arrest 19-00138297 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Jered N. Farrar, W/M, 03/07/1981 was arrested for DUI DUI and Possession of THC Oil. Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 Contact your City Departments + Services City Hall Community Development BCSO Cape Canaveral Precinct Physical Address 100 Polk Avenue 111 Polk Avenue 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (321) 868-1222 Fax (321) 868-1247 Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 Mailing Address City of Cape Canaveral Culture and Leisure Services Non-Emergency: P.O. Box 326 7300 N. Atlantic Avenue (321) 633-7162 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (321) 868-1226 Office: (321) 868-1113 General Information Fax (321) 868-1227 Phone (321) 868-1220 Cape Canaveral Public Library info@cityofcapecanaveral.org Community Services 201 Polk Avenue 601 Thurm Boulevard Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Business Hours Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (321) 868-1101 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (321) 868-1240 Fax (321) 868-1233 Canaveral Fire Rescue City Manager 190 Jackson Avenue 100 Polk Avenue Economic Development Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 100 Polk Avenue (321) 868-1220 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 Fax (321) 868-1248 (321) 868-1220 Fax (321) 868-1248 Office (321) 783-4424 City Clerk Office 100 Polk Avenue Human Resources 2-1-1 Brevard Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 100 Polk Avenue 2-1-1 Brevard Inc. is a private, not- (321) 868-1220 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 for-profit organization serving Fax (321) 868-1248 (321) 868-1220 Brevard County, Florida. For more Fax (321) 868-1248 than 40 years, they have operated a City Council telephone-based helpline offering City of Cape Canaveral Report a Concern crisis intervention and information P.O. Box 326 Residents who wish to report and referral services, 24 hours a Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 anonymous concerns may do so day via: Mayor Hoog b.hoog@cityofcapecanaveral.org Phone: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown (321) 868-1231 m.brown@cityofcapecanaveral.org Council Member Morrison Or by mail at: w.morrison@cityofcapecanaveral.org P.O. Box 326 Council Member Randels Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 r.randels@cityofcapecanaveral.org Council Member Raymond a.raymond@cityofcapecanaveral.org Share the knowledge - Tell at least one friend to read The Weekly Update! [Recruiting Host Families - Poster/Flyer] [Picture of students.] Announcing an exciting opportunity to create lifelong memories and relationships with junior high school students from Japan! Kimotsuki Town in Kagoshima, Japan is seeking families to host students for its third-annual International Youth Exchange Program. American families provide students with an invaluable opportunity to participate in cultural exchange - it only takes one welcoming home to change a life! When? August 20th -25th (6 days, 5 nights) Number of students? 2 per household (preferred) Students will spend weekdays under their appointed curriculum (8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.) Host Family Responsibilities -Provide lodging, breakfast, and dinner -Daily transportation to and from drop-off point -One full Saturday with family activities -Sunday afternoon picnic with host families Issue 13.19 of The Weekly Update April 22, 2019 City of Cape Canaveral Pies of the Week! [Photos (3) of:] Gustavo Vergara, Culture & Leisure Services Director enjoying some family time at Founders' Day (top left), the Summer of Space Astronaut exploring the Moon (top right) and Teacher Mrs. Barbara Wilcox and her TK students from Tropical Elementary receive the Kindness Symbol Proclamation from Mayor Hoog.