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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update - 01-26-2018 Contents Cape Canaveral VISION Statement Administrative Services Community Engagement Community Development Economic Development Culture & Leisure Services Public Works Services Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Canaveral Fire Rescue 5-16-2017 Cape Canaveral Vision Statement We envision: A bikeable and walkable Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its welcoming residential feel, characterized by low-rise buildings. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is a livable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal community that embraces the oceanside and riverside as the main amenities, and supports and promotes local tourism, culture, recreation, commerce, municipal civic interests and education. We envision: A City network of “complete streets” 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 travel calmly to intimate waterfront destinations and a walkable uptown 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 as The Space Between. The “uptown” and other areas 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: An engaged and compassionate 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, acts progressively but deliberately and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic viability and serve our residents and visitors with goodwill. 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 January 26, 2018 City Manager’s Office 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 Update. Highlights:  Communicated with Department Directors regarding various projects, issues, and initiatives.  Executive Assistant (EA) provided assistance to the City Manager and Department Directors.  EA assisted CCO/Directors with the proofing, reviewing and/or revising of the January 26, 2018 Weekly Update.  EA received and responded to several Community calls/emails and provided coverage (as needed) to the Reception/Lobby area of the new City Hall.  EA communicated and met with Staff and Vendors on coordinating interior details for the new City Hall; which included placement of additional/existing furniture and seating.  Moved into new City Hall located at 100 Polk Ave.  Attended Staff Meeting with Department Directors. City Clerk’s Office City Clerk’s Office Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public/Staff and provided coverage/assistance to the City Manager’s Office and City Council. Highlights:  Records Management – Began process of moving onsite records to new City Hall.  Public Records Requests – Prepared response to follow-up request regarding condominium association correspondence; coordinated with Financial Services Department in preparing response to request for purchasing records.  Council Meetings – Attended January 16, 2018 Regular Meeting; processed items approved/adopted by Council; continued preparing/reviewing Agenda Items for February 20, 2018 Regular Meeting.  2017 City Election – Campaign Treasurer’s Report, Code 2017 TR, due from all Candidates by close of business Monday, February 5, 2018; two (2) reports have been received.  Bid #2018-01 “Lift Station No. 2 Gravity Sewer Improvements – Phases II/III” – Continued distributing information packets to prospective bidders. Bid packets are due 2:00 p.m., January 31, 2018 in the City Clerk’s Office; the Bid Opening to take place 2:15 p.m., January 31, 2018 in the City Hall Conference Room.  New City Hall – Moved into new offices at recently-completed City Hall at 100 Polk Avenue (across the street from old City Hall); the process of settling into new surroundings included: moving filing cabinets and office supplies, setting up computers and getting acquainted with new phone system, extensions and physical access to the building; met with Staff from other Departments to coordinate rotating coverage of Reception/Lobby area.  Met with select Department Directors and City Manager regarding various items/issues.  Attended Staff Meeting. Financial Services Financial Services Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Highlights:  Staff continued to work remaining open items for the City’s Annual Audit.  Coordinated with FEMA to ensure all necessary documents are completed for Hurricane Irma claim. Human Resources/Risk Management Human Resources/Risk Management staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities to include training, employee relations, applicant recruiting and screening, benefits administration, Staff performance evaluations and all matters pertaining to Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Property Insurance. Long-Term Trends in Employment by Age and Gender (Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, DOL, Advisor Perspectives) Doesn’t take a Ph.D. in Economics to see significant changes through the years in the composition of the U.S. labor force.  Significant numbers of women have entered the workforce. 1945 saw women working outside of the home at 33% compared to today’s nearly 71% rate between the ages of 25- 64. Women reached their participation rate peak in 2004.  Male participation in the workforce has dropped during the same period from 95.3% to 84.2% and had their participation rate peak in 1954.  In 1965 the establishment of Medicare and in 1975 Social Security Cost of Living benefit adjustments promised a “good life” in retirement and precipitated older workers exiting the workforce.  Since 2000, the participation rate for age 65 (men and women) has soared. Woman alone by 74.2%. With the demise of traditional Pension plans and dependence on 401K employee directed retirement plans, the ups and downs of investment markets have significantly impacted the ability of the elderly to retire.  The number of individuals participating in the U.S. labor market continues to drop as Baby Boomers retire.  When older workers postponed their retirement as a result of the 2008 “Great Recession” millennials pursued greater education with the hopes that at the end of the recession they’d be able to secure high-paying jobs. The financial burden incurred through large student loan debt has been growing rapidly since 2006, rising to nearly $1.4 trillion by 2016, roughly 7.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).  Approximately 43 million people have student loans, with an average balance of $30,000.  More than 4.2 million borrowers were in default as of the end of 2016, up from 3.6 million in 2015. In all, 1.1 million more borrowers went into or re-entered default last year. Hurricane Irma Progress is ongoing with HR/Risk Management and the Finance Department working as a team towards satisfying FEMA’s documentation requests. HR/Risk Management continues to persist in achieving resolution of all outstanding FMIT claims. Vacancy Update HR is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancies:  Licensed A, B or C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (full-time and part-time)  PT Recreation Leader assigned to the Culture & Leisure Services Department. HR has successfully identified a candidate for the Infrastructure Maintenance Worker position with an anticipated start date of February 5, 2018. Candidates interested exploring opportunities with the City of Cape Canaveral are invited to visit the City’s website at: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org. Select: TOP 5, CITY EMPLOYMENT and review the full details of the job posting and following the instructions for submitting their completed City Employment Application. Community Engagement Update for Week Ending January 26, 2018 Community Engagement is primarily responsible for the implementation and evaluation of public programs, Community meetings, public gatherings, development/implementation of Community engagement activities. Community Engagement also disseminates up-to-date information to the City website, NIXLE and social media platforms, routine City website maintenance and content sourcing throughout the City for various digital and social media platforms. Community Engagement is the bridge between residents and their local government, and is dedicated to ensuring a high quality of life for an engaged Community. Highlights: Community engagement with residents and local organizations regarding: ● Cape Canaveral Community Garden ● Cape View Elementary School’s “A” designation and garden ideas ● 2018 Mayors’ Fitness Challenge (MFC) ● Movin’ in the City MFC Kickoff Event in 2018 ○ Helmet fittings at health/mobility festival ○ Local business partnerships ● Seaweed/wrack on the beach ● Microplastic on the beach and sustainability efforts that can help in the future ● People not picking up after dogs in residential areas ● Sea oats planting ● Law Enforcement Appreciation Day ● Watching City Council meetings online ● Dogs in Manatee Sanctuary Park ● Community Garden ● B4 Summit ● Celebrate Literacy Week at Cape View Elementary ● Donation of science equipment to Cape View Elementary ● Zagster installation ● Little Free Libraries ● Trimming of dead/dying vegetation and replanting project near Ocean Woods Communication with multiple departments regarding: ● 2018 Mayors’ Fitness Challenge/Kickoff Event (Movin’ in the City) ● New City Hall training ● Zagster Bikeshare Program ● State of the City Report ● 2018 sea turtle messaging ● Baffle boxes and signage ● Life rescue rings ● Habitat for Humanity — Rock the Block ● B4 Summit ○ Bikeshare/Zagster ribbon cutting ○ PowerPoint presentation ○ Introduction speech ● City Hall Interior Furnishing Committee ○ Updated photos for City Staff badges ● Beach throwable life ring agenda item ● SR A1A Priorities agenda item ● Met with City Engineer regarding: ○ Mobi-mats ○ Southgate Pocket Park ○ Long Point Road sidewalk improvements ● TPO SLR Vulnerability Assessment ● Preparations for Earth Day 2018 ● Educational baffle box signage Health First 2018 Mayors’ Fitness Challenge Update Great Weight Off Weigh-In Time! Keep those New Year’s resolutions by signing up for Team Cape Canaveral in the Health First 2018 Mayors’ Fitness Challenge (MFC)! As of Thursday, January 25, 2018, more than 150 people had signed up for the City’s team. You can meet your personal health goals and help us defend our title of “Most Fit City” by registering for the event at: http://bit.ly/2ATX9AY. Early Weigh-In for the Great Weight Off! Early weigh-in for the Great Weight Off portion of the MFC closes today, Friday, January 26, 2018. You can find a list of weigh-in locations and more information about the MFC at: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/fitnesschall enge. Participants will also be able to officially weigh in at our Movin’ in the City Event on Saturday, February 3, 2018. If you need help registering, please email team co-captain, Community Engagement Consultant Rebekah McLain at: r.mclain@cityofcapecanaveral.org, or call Community Engagement Director Joshua Surprenant at: (321) 243-8750. For a list of ways to get active in Cape Canaveral visit: www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/getactive. The City is also looking for local businesses and organizations to partner with us for the MFC. If your business or organization would like to show its support for Community health by offering a free fitness class, donating a prize, setting fitness goals among your employees/members or a similar means, please email Community Engagement Consultant Rebekah McLain at: r.mclain@cityofcapecanaveral.org. Save the Date: Movin’ in the City - Saturday, February 3, 2018 The City of Cape Canaveral will host one of four Brevard County kickoff events for the Health First 2018 Mayors’ Fitness Challenge (MFC). Our ‘80s-themed event will take place Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will feature a two-mile walk, demonstrations from our fitness instructors, GaGa ball, pedestrian and bicycle safety information and a Community bike ride. We’ll have our photo booth available, along with FREE healthy snacks, local health and fitness-related goods and books for sale, bike helmet fittings and lots of giveaways! There will also be a Custom Bike Show with prizes for first, second and third place. It’s going to be a great time, so strap on those fanny packs, hitch up your neon leggings and come out to get Movin’ in the City! First Community Garden Meeting of 2018 The Community Engagement Consultant and Cape Canaveral Green Thumbs met on Saturday, January 20, for the first meeting of 2018. Gardeners tended to their plots and discussed plans for the future, including the fact that the garden will now be managed by the Community, with the Community Engagement Team serving in an advisory capacity. City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 16, 2018 To watch the City Council Meeting uploaded to YouTube, please visit the following link: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/watchmeetings. B4 Summit Meeting/Event Community Engagement Staff, the Economic Development Director, Honorable Mayor Bob Hoog, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown, Councilman Wes Morrison, Councilman Rocky Randels and Councilwoman Angela Raymond attended the BikeBusBeach+Brevard (B4) Transportation Summit on Thursday, January 25, 2018. The event kicked off at the Radisson Resort with a welcome speech from Economic Development Director Todd Morley, followed by talks from panelists representing organizations throughout the County. National Geographic writer, explorer and TV host Andrew Evans was the keynote speaker. Evans, who traveled from Washington, D.C. to Antarctica via bus, provided attendees with insight into how public transportation—particularly buses—varies around the world. The event was an amazing opportunity, and the City is proud to host the Summit for the first time. The B4 Summit culminated with a picnic lunch in Manatee Sanctuary Park. Afterwards, Evans signed copies of his book The Black Penguin before we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Zagster Bikeshare, which is officially open for cruising! Pricing information varies from hour to month and can be found in the Zagster app. Community Engagement Director Joshua Surprenant has been working on bringing a bikeshare program to the City of Cape Canaveral since August of 2016. We’re happy it’s finally here and are sure it will be worth the wait! Beach Re-nourishment Project Project activities should begin on or about January 27, 2018; North Reach portion of project (including Cape Canaveral) should be completed in mid-February. As with past beach improvement projects, pipeline and other equipment will be temporarily stored in the southern half of Cherie Down Park along Washington Avenue. Beach access for heavy equipment will be the Washington Avenue crossover area. More information about this project, and past beach re- nourishment projects, can be found on the Brevard County Natural Resource website. Public Works Services Staff has been removing any large chunks of vegetative debris before the beach re-nourishment project begins. Our natural beaches/sea turtles/coastline have taken quite a beating this year due to a VERY active hurricane season, harsh winter winds/storms and heavy surf conditions. Some residents have been posing questions on Facebook as to why the City is not cleaning the beach of the naturally occurring seaweed (beach wrack). The City is committed to preserving the sea turtle nesting area and our natural beach environment to include the beach wrack. This poster was created by the INWATER RESEARCH GROUP, a non-profit organization dedicated to Protecting the Marine Environment, and it highlights the beach wrack benefits. Celebrate Literacy Week at Cape View Elementary School Staff from Community Engagement, Culture & Leisure Services and Planning & Zoning were invited to talk about how literacy impacted their lives and jobs and read their favorite children’s books to grades K-2 for Celebrate Literacy Week at Cape View Elementary School. Staff would like to thank Cape View for inviting us. We had a blast reading The Story of Ferdinand, Where the Wild the Things Are, poems from Where the Sidewalk Ends and other favorites to the students! 2018 Sea Oat Planting, Beach Cleanup and Health Event Looking for a way to get some Mayors’ Fitness Challenge active minutes on the beach? Well, pack up your SPF and grab a hat. It’s time for our annual sea oat planting and beach cleanup! The Community will once again be planting 7,200 sea oats on the City’s beaches to enhance the coastal area and stabilize our dunes by reinforcing the natural beach wrack. This annual project helps fortify Cape Canaveral’s shoreline against erosion that occurs with hurricanes and other significant weather events. This year, we’ll also be cleaning debris from the waterline, including micro-plastics that have washed up recently. The City will provide all necessary planting supplies and trash bags, and refreshments will be available for volunteers during and after the event. All you need to bring is sun protection and a smile. Please come out and get fit while helping us keep our beaches beautiful and strong! Micro-plastic on the Beach and How You Can Help The City is currently exploring ways to use existing resources to address the micro-plastics that washed up after Hurricane Irma and subsequent severe weather events. We also have a beach fitness/cleanup and dune restoration event planned for February 10, 2018. In the meantime, we need the Community’s help to beautify our beaches. Here’s what you can do: ● Pick up micro-plastic each time you visit the beach. Every bit helps and there are trash and recycling cans at the end of each beach crossover. ● Organize clean-up groups with friends or neighbors. ● Spread the word about the need for Community help cleaning micro-plastics. ● Drink from reusable aluminum water bottles rather than plastic bottles. ● Know how to recycle properly. ● Recycle plastics instead of throwing them in the trash. ● Take reusable grocery bags to the store and invest in reusable produce bags. ● Don’t use plastic baggies. (They can’t be recycled via residential recycling.) ● Use compostable trash bags. ● Ask for your drink without straws at restaurants. With your help, we can get our beach clean and pristine again! THANK YOU so much for caring about the unique natural resources in #TheSpaceBetween Waves + Wonder. Facebook — cityofcapecanaveral, 4,589 page likes, +28 page likes Instagram — @cityofcapecanaveral, 992 followers, +22 followers Twitter — @capecanaveralfl, 1,464 followers, +16 followers and 4,037 likes, +109 likes Social Media Buzz Community Development Update for Week Ending January 26, 2018 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. Building Division The Building Division conducted 94 inspections; processed 30 new Building Permit Applications; 27 permits picked-up/payments processed; processed three (3) renewals (or new) Business Tax Receipts Alarm and/or Fire notices/payments. Highlights:  Responded to 103 e-mails, faxes and/or calls requesting permit, zoning and/or BTR information. Responded to 10 voicemails.  Processed two (2) new contractor’s information packet (Contractor Lic., Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) to allow them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.  Contacted four (4) contractors regarding scheduling final inspections for building permits that are nearing expiration or recently expired.  Provided assistance in completing Building Permit Applications as needed.  Provided inspection results for nine (9) building permits.  Assisted 46 walk-in customers regarding miscellaneous items.  Processed two (2) payments for after the fact permit (work performed prior to obtaining a required Building Permit).  Processed one (1) payment for re-inspection fees.  Processed one (1) payment for Development Review Committee; Golf N Gator.  Provided two (2) Notary services. Code Enforcement Code Enforcement performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Received 15 new requests giving life-safety issues priority, followed closely by Community appearance and property maintenance.  Provided front counter coverage and assisted five (5) Citizens with Building/Code Enforcement requests.  Conducted 10 site inspections.  Removed 15 signs from right-of-way/telephone poles within the City.  Responded to 20 voicemails regarding complaints/inquiries.  Responded to eight (8) lien search requests.  Code Enforcement Officers continue to conduct daily Community sweeps for visible violations throughout the City.  Issued two (2) door tags for visible violations to be corrected.  Collected $500.00 in unauthorized tree removal fines.  Posted one (1) stop work order.  Presented three (3) cases to Code Enforcement Board; all property owners were found in violation. Planning Planning performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Records Management – 236 pages of documents scanned/verified; organized files in Laserfiche; prepared 2.4 cubic of documents for destruction/off-site scanning.  Assisted Economic Development Director in preparation of 9.02 cubic feet of records for destruction due to hurricane damage.  Organized building permit plans in new City Hall as well as orchestrated a more efficient manner to store and locate pending permit applications/plans.  Assisted one (1) applicant with resubmittal of construction plans and collected $12,000 deposit toward review fees.  Prepared and coordinated Agenda for Development Review Committee Meeting on January 31, 2018, to review Site Plan Application for Coaster Thunder Volt Track at Golf N. Gator; 6355 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 – Michael Allen/Allen Engineering – Applicant.  In conjunction with the City’s Economic Development Director, met with property owner regarding the construction of a commercial parking facility in the north-end of the City.  In conjunction with the City Building Official, met with a local realtor regarding the development of affordable housing.  Participated in a conference call regarding the Regional Resiliency Action Plan. Plan is to help prepare local communities for flooding associated with rising sea levels.  Met with Brevard County Transportation Impact Fee Committee regarding the allocation of $1.4 million of County transportation impact fees to the Thurm/W. Central Boulevard Complete Streets project. The fees will result from the construction of proposed hotel projects including Springhill Suites, Home2 and Hampton Inn & Suites. The tentative Complete Streets project includes: o Construct an 8-foot wide pedway where appropriate o Construct 6-foot wide sidewalks where appropriate o Install pedestrian benches o Replace concrete curbing where appropriate o Mill and resurface W. Central Boulevard from Thurm Boulevard to Astronaut (5k s.y. per side) o Stripe roadway to include bicycle lanes in both directions o Install solar-powered, LED-lighting along both sides of the roadway ($300k - 20 lights @ $15k/per) o Sanitary Sewer Relocation in the W. Central Boulevard right-of-way ($180k) o Plant native vegetation “islands” ($80k) o Misc. Striping, Signs, Upgraded Intersection Paving ($50k) Economic Development Update for Week Ending January 26, 2018 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. City Hall Status Staff moved in to the new City Hall Facility on January 17, 2018 and we are open for business! With this milestone achieved, we accomplish the goal of bringing all of these services & functions into one facility: o Administrative/Financial Services o Board Meetings & City Council Meetings o Building Department/Permitting, Plan Review & Inspections o Business Tax Receipts o Capital Projects o City Clerk o City Council Chambers o City Manager’s Office o Code Enforcement o Community Artifacts Room o Community Development/Planning & Zoning o Community Engagement o Conference Rooms o Councilmember Office o Economic Development o Human Resources/Risk Management o Mayor’s Office o Procurement o Records Repository o Staff Training Room o This completes the first phase of our project. The remaining work includes completion of the plaza and the demolition of the old Community Development Department at 110 Polk Ave. The building will be demolished to support the location of the dumpster/recycling enclosure and emergency backup generator as well providing additional parking. Coordinated utility disconnects at this facility. o Temporary trash and recycling dumpsters have been delivered to the old City Hall parking lot. o Assisted integration of HVAC Controls Systems with IT Consultant and Mechanical Contractor. o Coordinated installation of Assistive Listening System in the Council Chambers. This system consists of one transmitter, four receivers, ear buds and hearing aid loops that are provided to assist Hearing Disabled persons to privately boost the audio portion of public meetings in a discrete manner. o Reviewed key control inventory system with Financial Services/Administrative Services Director. o Assisted with additional A/V training in the Council Chambers. o Public Works Services Infrastructure Maintenance Staff coordinated the installation of site landscaping with inmate workers. Highlights:  Attended Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) meeting held FHP Headquarters in Cocoa. The CTST is a locally based group of highway safety advocates that consist of law enforcement personnel, traffic engineers, transportation planners, as well as private industry representatives and concerned citizens, working together toward a common goal of reducing the number and severity of traffic crashes.  With Community Development Director, met with a local developer regarding a proposed Commercial Parking Facility project in the Industrial District.  With Culture and Leisure Services Director, met with one of the Architectural Services Teams regarding the upcoming Multi-Generational Facility project. This was the #1 ranked firm resulting from RFQ 2017-01.  Provided Welcoming comments and attended the B4 (BikesBusBeach+Brevard) Summit Event. Held in Cape Canaveral’s Manatee Sanctuary Park, this interactive TDC (Tourism Development Council) Ribbon Cutting event officially kicked-off Brevard County’s first BikeShare Program. The event featured Keynote Speaker Andrew Evans, from National Geographic Traveler. Culture & Leisure Services Update for Week Ending January 26, 2018 Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  Senior Staff Meeting  Human Resources Director  Culture & Leisure Services Advisory Board  Architectural Firm 19th Annual Student Art Show Registration for the 19th Annual Student Art Show is officially closed! This week, it reached its registration capacity of 15 schools, making this year’s event the largest in City history. The 2018 event will feature two new categories of competition: 3-D and Photography. The Student Art Show will be held in conjunction with Friday Fest, on May 4, 2018. Awards will be presented to the First Place Winners on the main stage during the event. Bayside High School Cape View Elementary Enterprise Elementary Herbert Hoover Jackson Middle Kennedy Middle Merritt Island High Odyssey Charter Robert Louis Stevenson Rockledge High Roosevelt Elementary St. Mark's Academy Space Coast Jr/Sr Viera High School Westside Elementary National Literacy Week: January 24, 2018 City Staff, along with first responders from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and Canaveral Fire Rescue, participated as local “Celebrity Readers” to celebrate National Literacy Month with “Celebrity Read a Book Day” at Cape View Elementary. Each volunteer was invited to read a short book to a classroom of students in grades Pre-K through 5. This event was an amazing outreach opportunity that was enjoyed by the students and the “Celebrity Readers”. Capital Projects Update Shuffleboard courts are open for business and the winter residents are back. After many delays, the project came out amazing. Users are enjoying the playing surface and complemented the City for taking good care of the facility. If you’ve never played shuffleboard, we invite you to stop by the Recreation Complex and give it a try, your minimal hourly fee includes equipment and Staff can provide instructions on play. Athletic Leagues Softball started a new season with teams enjoying the first games of the new year. For the first time in league history, staff assembled a team of free agents, the Foxtrot Alpha Team, which will be playing in the league this season. All other teams are returning from previous seasons. Our defending champions are off to a strong start and beat the Foxtrot Alpha Team by a score of 20- 10. Kickball is entering the final week of playoffs this week. The first round of playoffs took place after 2 weeks of rainouts. The championship game will be played at 7:15 p.m. on January 31, 2018 at Canaveral City Park between Graham’s Smokehouse Smokers and GTR. Tennis is still moving strongly through the season with singles league taking place on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. All three leagues are in full swing and due to wrap up in early March. Wednesday morning doubles started this week with 12 players. This non-competitive league provides a fun, active morning for anyone looking to play doubles. Racquetball currently has two leagues running that compete on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The intermediate league is held on Tuesday evenings and is coming to a close. Playoffs for the intermediate league will begin this week. Wednesday evenings advanced league has 16 players who are creating an extremely competitive and energy filled atmosphere. Players each have a few games left in the regular season before beginning playoffs. Kicks for Healthy Kids The City welcomes the return of two introductory soccer programs for children starting February 8, 2018. “Kicks for Tots”, for ages 2-4 and “Kicksters”, for ages 5-6, offer an introduction to the fundamentals of soccer in a non-competitive format. Instructed by the Varsity soccer coaches of Palm Bay Magnet High School and Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, these programs encourage children to work together, with a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and building healthy lifestyle habits. Parents are encouraged to participate in the classes with their children. Both programs will be held Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Banana River Park located at 901 Puerto Del Rio Drive in Cape Canaveral. The program offers three pre-season clinics free of charge so parents can determine if the program is a good fit for their children. The full spring season begins March 1, 2018. At that time, registration will cost $60 per student for the full 10-week session and can be completed online at: www.kicksforhealthykids.org. Aikido The Cape Canaveral Culture and Leisure Services department added Aikido to its repertoire of recreational programs on January 23, 2018. Instructed by Carlos Johnson, this class is designed to teach the basic techniques of this type of martial arts to connect mind and body and lead students on the path to peace. Sensei Carlos has been training Aikido for eight years and has attended Aikido seminars throughout the world. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex, 7300 N. Atlantic Avenue in Cape Canaveral. The cost is $60 per month. For more information or to register, please contact Carlos at: (205) 792- 9787 or via email at: scjSoftware@yahoo.com Movin’ in the City The kickoff for the 2018 Mayor’s Fitness Challenge will take place on February 3, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Movin’ in the City is an 80s fitness themed event where the City will host a wide variety of local health and fitness vendors to promote healthy living in Cape Canaveral. Vendors will range from fitness instructors such as dance, yoga, and tennis all to local business promoting physical activity within the Community. Local bicycle shops will be hosting a custom bike show at the event for residents to experience the awesome and artistic bicycles that roam the streets of Cape Canaveral. The event will begin with a 2 mile walk from the Recreation Complex to Cherie Down Park and back. Upon return of the walkers, we will commence the first ever Mayor’s Fitness Challenge kickoff event hosted by the City. To close out this great health and mobility event, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will lead a Community bike ride while teaching residents about pedestrian and bicycle safety. A bike valet will be offered free of charge inside one of the racquetball courts at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Friday Fest We have the cure for your winter blues! Friday Fest is back in full effect with one of Brevard’s favorite bands Love Valley (https://www.lovevalleyband.com/). Make plans to attend Brevard’s best monthly street festival next week featuring a wide array of vendors. Beer and wine sales will be benefiting the Cape Canaveral Soccer Club. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending January 26, 2018 Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Wastewater Treatment Plant - Sanitary Sewer System  Oxidation Ditch Rehabilitation Project. Full bypass operations from the Oxidation Ditch to the Equalization Basin scheduled for February 5, 2018. A five-day test of the redesigned Equalization Basin was performed in December, 2017 with no malfunctions. Contractor is currently restoring disturbed areas from underground pipe installation activities. Substantial completion date for the Oxidation Ditch Project is July 24, 2018. Current project construction completion: 80%.  Holman Road Sewer Replacement – Phases II/III. Project publicly bid on January 4, 2018; bids are due January 31, 2018. This project includes the excavation/replacement of the sanitary sewer line from Holman Road to Lift Station No. 2 located on Center Street and will take 7-9 months to complete. Stormwater  Statewide Annual Report (STAR). Staff is currently preparing this new annual report for Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The report summarizes all recent stormwater improvement projects performed by the City and details proposed projects for the next several years. Submittal date is January 31, 2018. Infrastructure Maintenance  Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Annex Improvements. Staff is obtaining quotes to replace the awning along the southern side of the building. The old awning was removed to install the new emergency generator at the BCSO.  City Hall Landscaping. Staff have started the landscaping at the new City Hall. The landscaping will include low maintenance species of plants and ground cover that will be self maintained. The City trustees will be utilized to help with this project which will save money, and help finish this project in a timely manner. This project will take approximately 3 to 4 weeks to complete. The East side of the property will begin roughly in the beginning of April, after the demolition of the old building department structure. North side of the new City Hall (Eric Bleich, IM) West side of the new City Hall - facing A1A (Dave Coulter, IM) Miscellaneous  Annual Sea Oats Planting Event. This event is scheduled for February 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Cherie Down Park. Volunteers are needed to plant 7,200 sea oats along the City’s beachfront; exact planting locations will be determined based on the progress of beach re- nourishment activities. This annual project is even more important this year due to beach/ vegetation damage from Hurricane Irma.  Beach Renourishment Project – North Reach. The beach renourishment contractor initiated storing of pipe and other heavy equipment at the southern end of Cherie Down Park. The Washington Avenue crossover and parking area are closed to residents until project completion. Beach renourishment will begin on or about January 27, 2018; North Reach portion of project (including Cape Canaveral) should be completed in late-February or early-March. More information about this project, and past beach renourishment projects, can be found on the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department website: www.brevardfl.gov/NaturalResources/Beaches/RestorationProjects. Electrician Chucky Cordero working on a panel at Lift Station 1 on Washington Ave. - January 17, 2018 Zeth Petersen and Alton Ware installing a pump at Lift Station 1 on Washington Ave. - January 17, 2018 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending January 26, 2018 Attached are samplings of the actions taken by Canaveral Deputies during this reporting period. Patrol Division Weekly Statistics January 18 thru January 24, 2018 Type Weekly Total Calls for Service/Self-Initiated Calls 1631 Case Reports Written 32 Case Reports Closed 23 Arrests Made 19 Front Desk Weekly Statistics January 18 thru January 24, 2018 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 43 Walk-ups Assisted 29 Fingerprint Cards Completed 7 Notary Assistance for Citizens 3 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics January 18 thru January 24, 2018 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 27 Office/Training/Meeting Hours 1 Miles Driven 230 Total Volunteer Hours 28 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update 01/18/18 thru 01/24/18 18-00020007 Failure to Appear ref: Driving While License Suspended, No Vehicle Registration Warrant Arrest 7822 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral Douglas R. Hammond, W/M, 9/4/1986 Mr. Hammond was arrested for the above active warrant. He was transported to the Brevard County Jail without incident. 18-00020135 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Narcotics Arrest 8801 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral Bradley Johnson, W/M, 2/26/1983 Mr. Johnson was located in the wooded area behind the above location and arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Brevard County Jail without incident. 18-00022492 Narcotics Arrest Possession Methamphetamine, Possession <20 grams Marijuana, Possession Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance, Criminal Mischief, Escape Attempt. Brown Circle, Cape Canaveral Peter Santamarina, W/M, 12/23/1980 Male was acting suspiciously at BJ’s in Merritt Island and he was located by Deputy Bratsch at Brown Circle. He was transported to the Brevard County Jail where he was charged with Possession Methamphetamine, Possession <20 grams Marijuana, Possession Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance, Criminal Mischief, and an Escape Attempt. 18-00022616 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Violation of Probation Narcotics Arrest Washington Ave., Cape Canaveral Tobias Wolf Crowder, W/M, 8/3/2002 Mr. Crowder was observed near the porch of a residence. He admitted that he was trying to steal a pack of cigarettes and that he was currently on felony probation with a curfew. During a search of Mr. Crowder's person, a tin of marijuana was located and he was arrested and transported to the Brevard County Jail. 18-00022803 Possession < 20 grams Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia Narcotics Arrest Taft Ave. / Azure Lane, Cape Canaveral Anders Nilsson Valdez, W/M, 3/5/1996 Mr. Valdez was arrested for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He was transported to the Brevard County Jail without incident. 18-00023621 Disorderly Intoxication, Resisting Arrest without Violence Disorderly Intoxication 200 Imperial Blvd., Florida Beer Company, Cape Canaveral William Ray Miller, W/M, 3/7/1970 Mr. Miller was causing a disturbance at the Florida Beer Company and was arrested for the above charges. He was transported to the Brevard County Jail without incident. 18-00023816 Driving Under the Influence Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana < 20 grams, Possession of Paraphernalia Imperial Blvd., Cape Canaveral Daniel Patrick Langan, W/M, 6/29/1977 Pursuant to a traffic stop, Mr. Langan was arrested for DUI, Possession of marijuana <20g, possession of paraphernalia and was transported to the Brevard County Jail without incident. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update 18-00023983 Possession of Marijuana < 20 grams, Possession of Paraphernalia Narcotics Arrest Astronaut Blvd. / W. Central Blvd., Cape Canaveral Michael Ray Oliver, W/M, 4/5/1995 Pursuant to a traffic stop, Mr. Oliver was provided a Notice to Appear for possession of marijuana <20 grams and possession of paraphernalia. 18-00024067 Warrant: Failure to Appear Warrant Arrest 211 Caroline St., Cape Canaveral Augustina D. Brockman, W/F, 9/9/1993 Ms. Augustina Brockman was located and placed under arrest for a FTA Misdemeanor warrant. Ms. Brockman was provided a new court date and released on her own recognizance. 18-00025818 Driving Under the Influence Driving Under the Influence 3rd Violation, Refusal to submit to breath test 8803 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral Mark Elberston, W/M, 12/3/1961 Deputy Hannon responded to the above location regarding a possible intoxicated subject driving recklessly in the parking lot. Mr. Elberston was subsequently arrested for the above charges and transported to the Brevard County Jail without incident. 18-00026263 Driving While License Suspended w/Knowledge, Providing False Name to LEO Traffic Arrest N. Atlantic Ave. / Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral Kathleen Olivia, W/F, 4/4/1982 Pursuant to a traffic stop, Kathleen Olivia was arrested for Driving While License Suspended w/Knowledge and Providing False Name to LEO. She was transported to the Brevard County Jail without incident. 18-00026598 18-00026756 Aggravated Battery Aggravated Battery on Elderly Person >65 years of age, Aggravated Battery, False Imprisonment Center St., Cape Canaveral Garfield A. Daniels, B/M, 1/21/1977 Mr. Garfield Daniels was arrested for the above charges and transported to the Brevard County Jail without incident. 18-00027575 Possession of Marijuana < 20 grams Narcotics Arrest Buchanan Ave. / Poinsetta Ave., Cape Canaveral Troy Winn, W/M, 8/22/1988 Pursuant to a traffic stop, Mr. Winn was issued a Notice to Appear for possession of marijuana less than 20 grams. 18-00028459 Theft Theft Chandler St., Cape Canaveral Unknown suspect(s) removed the satellite dish from the residence. Witness statement provided and case referred for investigation. 18-00028557 Theft Theft Canaveral Blvd., Cape Canaveral Unknown suspect(s) removed the satellite dish from the residence. Case referred for investigation. 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 January 26, 2018 1. Weekly meeting with CPA Staff and BCSO. 2. Meetings with Port Engineering, Cargo Operations, and Tenant Relations. 3. Meeting with Port Public Safety Director and Senior Director of Government. 4. Port Commission Meeting. 5. Meetings with CH2M Hill and Morton Salt. 6. Meetings with CFR’s IT and the CPA’s IT Department. 7. Assistance to Firefighters Grant Webinar. 8. USCG Executive Steering Committee Meeting. 9. Shift personnel participated in Reading Books to students at Capeview Elementary. 10. Shift personnel completed annual NFPA 1410 Drills. 11. Payroll processed and transmitted. 12. Grant submitted to the State for decontamination kits. 13. Finalizing paperwork for the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. 14. Vehicles shuttled to Heavy Duty Truck for annual DOT inspections. 15. Catastrophic firefighting equipment was relocated to a new facility at the Port. 16. Prevention conducted 44 new and 33 follow-up inspections. Additionally, they completed 2 new construction plans reviews and 4 public assists.