HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-20-2014 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
May 20, 2014
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:02 P.M. and led the pledge
of allegiance. Mayor Randels reminded everyone to speak into the microphone.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member John Bond
Council Member Bob Hoog
Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky Randels
Council Member Betty Walsh
Others Present:
City Manager David L. Greene
City Attorney Anthony Garganese
Administrative Services Director Angela Apperson
Finance Director John DeLeo
Community & Economic Development Director Todd Morley
Planning & Zoning Director David Dickey
Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara
Public Works Services Director Jeff Ratliff
Public Works Services Deputy Director Lonnie Dunn
Brevard County Sheriff Major Paul Ring
Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief John Cunningham
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
George Geletko, an independent consultant for Waste Management, urged the City
Council to publish a Request For Proposals (RFP) for Solid Waste Services and allow
Waste Management the opportunity to compete for the services.
Dina Reider-Hicks, Public Affairs Manager for Waste Management, shared
implemented/upcoming innovations such as a State of the Art, high-tech Recycling
Center or Material Recovery Facility (MRF); compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles,
with the soon to be constructed fueling station, and big belly/solar trash compactors with
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the companion recycling container. She urged for City Council to look at "Today's
Waste Management" and release an RFP for solid waste services.
Shannon Roberts expressed her concerns over the Beach Wave Complex; the
advertisements within the windows and how unsightly it has become. She urged for
enforcement of the City Sign Code and expressed concerns about the small vehicles
rented by Beach Wave because they only reach 35 mph. She spoke of the A1A
Meeting last evening, which introduced new concepts, put emphasis on Cocoa Beach,
yet did not highlight Cape Canaveral in any way. She expressed concern over the turn
lanes and other concepts and urged for a workshop and emphasis on the website and
Facebook.
Mayor Randels indicated action will not be taken on requests made during Public
Participation unless determined by the City Council to be an emergency and requests
for Council action may be placed on a future agenda.
PRESENTATIONS / INTERVIEWS:
Legislative Report by the City's Legislative Advocate: Mayor Randels spoke of legislation
proposed which would have removed the City's authority to regulate fuel terminals. He
introduced the City's Legislative Advocate, Jerry Sansom, who expressed appreciation
for the opportunity to represent the City. Mr. Sansom provided further information about
the proposed legislation and the compromises that were reached to keep the fuel
terminal in the City as a non-conforming use and limit them to their existing
infrastructure; however, if destroyed they could rebuild using modern construction. He
indicated the legislation has not been forwarded to the Governor; however, the
Governor is expected to sign it when received. Council Members expressed
appreciation to all who worked to amend this legislation and protect the City. Mr.
Sansom explained adopted legislation related to Vacation Rentals, which removes the
preemption from the City to regulate some of their activities. Mr. Sansom spoke of
proposed legislation for Police/Fire Pension reform; however, the legislation did not
pass. He indicated Brevard County did well, receiving 23 million dollars for remediation
work in the Indian River Lagoon and 20 million dollars for space related efforts.
Certificate of appreciation from the American Cancer Society Relay For Life: Mayor Pro
Tern Petsos expressed appreciation to Staff and the City for their involvement in this
event and presented the certificate to Angela Apperson for her coordination. The
amount collected is now close to $40,000.00. Mayor Randels noted the actions taken
by all involved.
Proclamation designating June 1 — 7, 2014 as "Management Week" in the City of Cape
Canaveral as requested by the National Management Association (NMA): Mayor Randels
read portions of the Proclamation into the record.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Randels explained the purpose of the Consent Agenda and inquired if any items
are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. No items were removed.
1. Approve Minutes for Regular City Council Meeting of April 15, 2014:
2. Resolution No. 2014-17; approving State of Florida Department of Transportation
Restated Interlocal Agreement for the creation of the Transportation Planning
Organization; providing for repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions; severability and an
effective date:
3. Approve Work Squad Contract WS917 between the Florida Department of
Corrections and the City of Cape Canaveral:
A motion was made by Council Member Bond, seconded by Council Member
Walsh, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as
follows: Council Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tern
Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. Ordinance No. 06-2014; amending section 90-172 of the Cape Canaveral Code
of Ordinances regarding banks of detention and retention areas; providing for the repeal
of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the Code;
severability; and an effective date, first reading: Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance
title into the record, noted the recommendation of Staff/City Engineer, and provided a
brief explanation of same. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Petsos,
seconded by Council Member Hoog, for approval of Ordinance No. 06-2014. The
Public Hearing was opened. Mayor Randels provided further explanation of the
Ordinance. No comments were received and the Public Hearing was closed. City
Manager Greene noted a letter of support from the Economic Development Commission
of Florida's Space Coast for passage of the Ordinance as it reinforces the City's
Certification in Simple, Nimble, Accelerated Permitting (SNAP). The motion carried
unanimously, with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Council Member
Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tern Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member
Walsh, For.
5. Ordinance No. 07-2014; amending Chapter 54, Parks and Recreation, of the
Code of Ordinances; providing a definition of City Parks; providing procedures for the
naming of City Parks; providing Rules and Regulations for City Parks; authorizing the
City Council to award certain franchises for surf, paddleboard and kayak instruction by
competitive bid pursuant to certain requirements and restrictions; providing for the
repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the Code;
severability; and an effective date, first reading: Attorney Garganese read the
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Ordinance title into the record; provided an explanation of same; noted parks
experience unique issues that are encountered at many public facilities and the
franchise opportunities for surf, paddleboard and kayak instruction. A motion was
made by Council Member Bond, seconded by Council Member Hoog, to adopt
Ordinance No. 07-2014. The Public Hearing was opened. Shannon Roberts explained
past efforts to allow sailing instruction from City Parks, to which City Manager Greene
explained sailing is not a part of the Ordinance; however, the Ordinance could be
amended should it be necessary. The Public Hearing was closed. Discussion ensued
and included: why signage would be necessary to allow fires on the beach and the
current regulation which only allows fires for cooking purposes; the number of
franchises for instruction on the beach/river, which will be two on the beach and one on
the river; that the naming guidelines would not prohibit renaming a facility in the future;
that food/beverage liability insurance would not be necessary for the instruction
franchises; the restrictions after the park closes and the constitutional safeguards to
ensure the public has access to public facilities; however, the City can impose
reasonable restrictions for bad conduct which can reasonably increase suspension
times for repeated violations and Law Enforcement Officers can remove individuals who
are not following the rules. The motion carried 5-0, with voting as follows: Council
Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For;
Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For.
ITEMS FOR ACTION:
6. Approve New City Hall Elevation and Floor Plan: City Manager Greene provided
opening comments, which included: explaining the history of the community
conversation related to building a New City Hall; the proposed plans will meet the City's
present and future needs for approximately the next 50 years; the financing rate of
1.99% barely tracks inflation and is only 10 years, yet the building will be used for a
minimum of fifty years; the 2007 recommendation by Architects Design Group (ADG)
estimated the City's needs in 2015 to be approximately 17,687 sq. ft.; the designed floor
plan is approximately 18,500 sq. ft, which includes approximately 1 ,179 sq. ft. of future
expansion area at an estimated cost of $235,800.00 or $4,700.00 per year for 50 years;
the pledged revenues for the loan are not Ad Valorem and, therefore, will not result in a
tax increase; the elevations comply with the Economic Development Overlay district; the
campus look which closes off a portion of Polk Avenue and would allow for the possible
relocation of the Farmers Market, Friday Fest and/or other citizen engagement
opportunities; and the reasons for recommending a Mediterranean Revival style building
and the floor plans. Community and Economic Development Director Todd Morley
noted the work done by the City Hall Committee and the selection of GLE for the design
work. Alberto Portela and Craig Gardei presented/explained the three conceptual
Architectural styles. Council questions and comments were received and responded to
by various individuals. A motion was made by Council Member Hoog, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, to accept the Mediterranean Revival Style building.
Council Comments continued. The item was opened for public comments, which
included: the Mediterranean style building is consistent with the Veterinarian building to
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the north; whether there would be a community involvement exercise to give citizens a
sense of ownership; the desire for a larger council meeting room; the need for a
community/master plan, which includes a community health/fitness area. Discussion
returned to the City Council and included making the surrounding buildings look more
like the Mediterranean building by exploring design concepts and budgeting
accordingly. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond,
For; Council Member Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tern Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For;
and Council Member Walsh, For. The floor plan, the health and wellness area;
moving the fitness center to the existing City Hall when it is renovated, the removal of
the health/fitness area will require reconfiguration of the restrooms and possibly moving
the Mayor's Office to have a window were discussed. A motion was made by Mayor
Pro Tern Petsos, seconded by Council Member Hoog, to approve the floor plan
with the adjustment made to remove the health and wellness area to include the
restrooms/lockers. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council
Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tern Petsos, For;
Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For.
REPORTS:
Council Member Bond asked for a status on the beach crossover location signs, to
which City Manager Greene indicated they are completed. Council Member Bond
expressed concern over the newspaper article indicating the City endorsed the
Helicopter business at the Port. He explained the thirty-day comment period has begun
and he felt the business was not following through with the proposed flight paths.
Council Member Walsh thanked everyone for the work done on the New City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M.
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