HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_cs_the_weekly_update_20190916 Issue 32.19 of The Weekly Update
The Weekly Update
September 16, 2019
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Plug in to the EV conversation this Saturday @ Manatee Sanctuary Park!
City of Cape Canaveral Electric Vehicle Car Show
September 21st —10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn about EVs from everyday drivers + the infrastructure they use.
Check out the City's new hybrid fleet!
Highlights in this Issue
• #SummerOfSpace Mural Complete - Dedication planned for October 4th Friday Fest!
• Brevard County Sheriff's Office - Potential Hurricane Dorian Cyber Scams! Don't be a victim!
• "Movie in the Park"- Awesome movies coming in October,November and December!
• Leisure Services - New swings at Patriots Park!
• Vegetable Gardens in the City - See what's new!
• Job Vacancies - Positions OPEN with the City! Join the team!
• Economic Development - See what's new! Updates and projects in your Community!
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City Clerk's Office
City Council
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting
• September 17, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. To view the agenda, visit the City's Public Records portal. To
view other items relating to the CRA, visit the City's CRA webpage.
City Council Meeting Administration
• Coordinated with Financial Services, City Attorney and the Florida Department of Revenue in
noticing/advertising the change of September 3, 2019 Budget Hearing to September 12, 2019.
o The City of Cape Canaveral Special City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
September 3, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., and the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for 6
p.m. on the same day have been cancelled due to the projected arrival/impact of
Hurricane Dorian.
• Finalized and distributed agenda and packets for August 29, 2019 and September 12, 2019
Special Meetings and September 17, 2019 Regular Meeting. This includes the dissemination of
a revised agenda packet for the September 17, 2019 Regular Meeting to correct irregularities in
item 7, 9b and 10.
• Prepared for and attended August 29, 2019 and September 12, 2019 Special Meetings;
processed items approved and/or authorized by Council.
• To view the agendas, visit the City's Public Records portal.
City Election
• The four (4) candidates for the 2019 Municipal Election for two (2) open Council seats:
o MIKE BROWN
o MARIA"MICKIE" KELLUM
o RAYMOND OSBORNE
o ROCKY RANDELS
• For more information, please visit the City's Elections webpage, the BCSOE website or call
the City Clerk's Office at (321) 868-1220 (Ext. 207/206).
REGISTER TO VOTE!
The last day to register and be eligible to vote in the November 5, 2019 Election is Monday,
October 7, 2019.
Visit RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov and VoteBrevard.com for more info.
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Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting
• Finalized and distributed agenda and packet for September 17, 2019 Board Meeting.
Electronic Marquee
• The following is a sampling of messages running at City Hall.
[Graphic of marque messages.]
CRA Board Meeting 9/17 5:30 p.m., City Council Meeting 9/17 6 p.m., Code Enforcement
Meeting 9/19 6 p.m., Rescheduled "Spongefest" Surf Contest 9/28 8 a.m., Beach & Kite Fest 9/28 10 a.m.
Records Management
ADA Compliance
• Continued coordinating ADA compliance activities.
Records Disposition
• Conducted large-scale disposition of 145.5 cubic feet/97 boxes of records at contracted off-site
storage warehouse. These were records that met State of Florida retention requirements and/or
had been digitally scanned.
Records Storage
• All remaining off-site boxes have been transported to City Hall and will be processed further.
This eliminates use of an outside company for storing records and moves the City closer to the
goal of digital versus paper records.
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Human Resources / Risk Management
Florida Judge Sends a Message to "Prolific Plaintiffs" and their Attorneys
Alexander Johnson and his attorney Scott R. Dinin filed hundreds of ADA Title III (Americans with
Disabilities Act) lawsuits against multiple public and private sectors claiming Mr. Johnson was denied
access to information as a person with a hearing disability. In total, from 2018 to the present, Mr.
Johnson was the Plaintiff in 74 federal ADA cases. Attorney Dinin represented Mr. Johnson and others
in a total of 428 federal ADA cases since 2018. Websites and gas stations with TV programming on
their gas pumps (not closed captioned) were the "go to" targets for Mr. Johnson and Attorney Dinin.
"This case reveals an illicit joint enterprise between Plaintiff,
Alexander Johnson, and his attorney, Scott R. Dinin of Scott R.
Dinin P.A., to dishonestly line their pockets with attorneys' fees
from hapless defendants under the sanctimonious guise of
serving the interests of the disabled community. Through this
illicit joint enterprise, Johnson and Dinin filed numerous
frivolous claims, knowingly misrepresented the billable time
expended to litigate these claims, made numerous other
misrepresentations to the Court, and improperly shared
attorneys' fees in violation of the Rules Regulating the Florida
Bar, all done without regard to the interests of those with
disabilities."
U.S. District Judge Paul Huck of the 11th District issued the following in its 21-page Sanctions Order:
• Mr. Johnson and his attorney are ordered to surrender all settlements and fees collected in the
26 gas pump cases.
• Mr. Johnson must perform 400 hours of community service as he no longer has the money he
was awarded.
• Attorney Dinin and Mr. Johnson are prohibited from filing state or federal ADA complaints
without first obtaining permission from the court.
• A complaint was filed against Attorney Dinin with the Florida Bar.
• Attorney Dinin is required to file the Sanctions Order in every court in which he filled lawsuits
in the last 2 years.
Absent any federal regulatory or legislative relief for the targets of "Prolific Plaintiffs" and their
Attorneys, the Order suggests that some judges have had enough and those seeking to line their
pockets by flooding the courts with ADA Title III claims might want to think twice before doing so.
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Number of Uninsured Americans Rises for First Time in Decade
(Source: Wall Street Journal, Reuters, New York Times.)
[Generic graphic.]
The number of Americans without health insurance climbed to 27.5 million in 2018, according to
federal data that shows the first increase since 2009, before the Affordable Care Act began reducing
the ranks of the uninsured.
Here's what we know:
• The increase follows years of steady declines in the number of uninsured and appears to be
driven by a decline in coverage under public health programs such as Medicaid.
• The percentage of Americans living in poverty dropped to 11.8 percent, but more of these
families lack health insurance. They are earning more, but are now not eligible for Medicare
and their employers do not provide affordable healthcare.
• The number of uninsured rose by nearly two million people overall, per the Census Bureau,
which is about how many fewer people were covered under Medicaid compared with 2017.
• The number of people covered by private insurance didn't significantly change.
• Median income grew 5.1 percent in 2015 and 3.1 percent in 2016. Median income rose less
than 1 percent in 2018.
• The decline in health coverage reverses improvements since the Affordable Care Act
established new insurance markets and financial assistance for millions of Americans who had
previously struggled to obtain insurance. Before the passage of the law, more than 15
percent of Americans lacked coverage.
The 27.5 million people without health coverage represents 8.5% of Americans, up from 7.9%, or 25.6
million people in 2017, according to the census data.
City Healthcare
• Renewal negotiations with Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust (PGIT), provider of the
City's property, liability, automobile and Workers' Compensation insurance were favorably
concluded. While the City's assets increased by nearly $8 million, due to the City's
outstanding comprehensive claims history, renewal rates, locked in for two (2) years, will
remain unchanged.
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• Renewal negotiations for the City's Health, Vision, Dental, Life/LTD concluded favorably.
Once again, City employees utilized their benefit plans in the manner intended. 2018/19
Statistics show heavy utilization of preventative services and maintenance medications and
zero claims for emergency room visits or catastrophic claims defined as those billed at over
$50,000. Fiscal Year 2019/20 premium renewals increases are as follows:
o United Health Care Major Medical: 5% increase
o United Health Care Vision: 0% increase
o Delta Dental: 0% increase
o Life/Long Term Disability: 0% increase
Let's Have a Big Community Welcome for David Caldwell!
[picture of employee]
Please welcome David Caldwell, the new Infrastructure Maintenance Worker assigned to the
Community Services Department. A resident of Cape Canaveral for more than a decade, David
graduated from High School and completed trade schools in Roanoke, Virginia and Albuquerque, New
Mexico. With experience in masonry, HVAC, machine and forklift operations, we're confident David
will be a successful member of the Infrastructure Maintenance team!
Job Vacancies
• Utilities Mechanic assigned to the Community Services Department.
• Collections Field Systems Manager assigned to the Community Services Department.
Candidates interested in exploring opportunities with the City of Cape Canaveral are invited to visit
the City's Employment webpage to review the full details of available job postings.
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Community Development
Planning
Small Cell Towers (Verizon Densification Project)
Verizon Wireless will locate small cell facilities in various parts of the City (including Harbor Heights
and Ridgewood Avenue). Each location will see the installation of a painted metal pole, with an
attached equipment cabinet. The poles will vary in height (32-35 ft.), depending on the location and
are generally limited to 10 feet above the utility pole or structure where facilities are to be co-located
or limited to the tallest existing utility pole as of July 1, 2019.
[pictures of examples of small cell poles.]
[Caption] Examples of small cell poles.
This type of communications infrastructure will be new to the City of Cape Canaveral, so it is
important to note that telecommunication/wireless facilities are largely exempt from local (City)
zoning regulations due to the Advanced Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Act (CS/HB 687), signed
into law in June of 2017, and Charter 2019-131 (SB 1000; effective July 1, 2019). These laws are
intended to treat providers of communications services in a non-discriminatory/neutral manner, and
provide access to public rights-of-way for the installation of new poles to accommodate broadband
infrastructure. Generally, the law prohibits:
"municipalities and counties from adopting or enforcing certain ordinances, regulations,
or requirements [on communications services]; specifying limitations on municipal
and county authority to regulate and manage municipal and county roads or rights-of-way
[relating to communications services]. "
Additionally, while the law does allow for certain provisions to negotiate alternative placement and
design standards, prohibition of new utility poles that otherwise meet the requirements of the law may
not occur. With this in mind, it is important to note that Verizon's consultant submitted initial
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proposed locations and after consulting with City Staff, agreed to negotiate alternative placement and
alternative design standards in order to lessen the visual and aesthetic impact on surrounding property
owners. As a result, the new proposed location has been moved closer to the tree line and does not
block or impede access to public or private property. Additionally, Verizon's consultant has agreed to
metal poles that hide related wiring as well as camouflaging that matches the City's existing green
solar light color. Visit the City website to see the proposed locations.
New City Municipal Software
In an effort to improve technology, efficiency, revenues and customer support, the City has
transitioned to a new software provider (BS&A) to improve the delivery of public services. With this
in mind, please note that while the Community Development Department is transitioning to its new
municipal software, applications and permitting services may be temporarily impacted, so please be
mindful and patient. If you have questions on how this may impact you, contact City Hall at (321)
868-1220 (Ext. 139).
Building
• The Building Division conducted 68 inspections and completed 15 plan reviews. The Division
also processed 19 new building permits/applications and 22 payments for permits and BTR
applications that were picked up.
• Prepared for BS&A conversion to new permitting program.
Code Enforcement
• Issued six (6) Courtesy Letters for property conditions.
• Issued nine (9) Notices of Violations.
The ABCs of the IPMC and other things relating to Code Enforcement
[Graphic of IPMC cover.]
The City's goal is voluntary compliance in order to better promote, protect, and improve the health,
safety, and welfare of the Community and eliminate confusion on the Code Enforcement process. As
Code Enforcement evolves, be sure to check back to stay up-to-date and to learn more about the ABCs
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of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and other things relating to Code
Enforcement!
No Parking on City Streets or Rights-of-Way
We want to remind residents and visitors that there is no stopping, standing or parking on/in City
streets, rights-of-way or sidewalks. This is important because it helps ensure that emergency
responders have access and free movement on City streets. For more information, view Sec. 74-56.5
(stopping, standing or parking in rights-of-way), Sec. 74-58 (authority to establish no parking zones)
and Sec. 74-62 (designation of fire lanes) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
[Picture of no parking sign.]
[Caption] No Parking City Sign referencing Ordinance No. 16-2010.
Vegetable Gardening in the City
On July 1, 2019, Florida's new bill CS/SB 82: Vegetable Gardens went into effect.
The bill prohibits:
"a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state from regulating
vegetable gardens on residential properties. Any local ordinance or regulation regarding
vegetable gardens on residential properties is void and unenforceable. However, the bill
does not preclude the adoption of a local ordinance or regulations of a general nature
that do not specifically regulate vegetable gardens, including, but not limited to,
regulations and ordinances relating to water use during drought conditions, fertilizer
use, or control of invasive species. "
The City of Cape Canaveral supports this bill, as it allows residents to become more engaged in the
practice of urban agriculture, improves Community resiliency aligns with the City's sustainability
efforts. With that in mind, we'd like to remind residents and property owners of certain sections of the
City's Code of Ordinances and the IPMC.
• Chapter 91 - Landscape Irrigation
• Chapter 92 - Fertilizer Land Application
• IPMC Chapter 3 - General Requirements (Exterior Property Maintenance +Pest Management)
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Community Services
Current Projects
Please visit the City's Proiects webpage for up-to-date information on City projects.
Water Reclamation Facility (WRF)/Collections System
Major WRF/Collections System Improvement Projects
Staff continues to meet with selected firms to assist in the engineering design for numerous future
projects (some funded by the State Revolving Fund [SRF] Program) as follows:
• WRF SCADA System (SRF) - Stantec, Inc.
o City's consultant continues to research various suppliers of SCADA systems to
determine the optimum system to meet the City's needs.
• Lift Station #3 Rebuild (W. Central Boulevard - SRF) - Mead and Hunt
o Final engineering drawings and bid specs nearly complete for the design of a
replacement lift station located adjacent to the Central Ditch along West Central
Boulevard. Bid advertisement in late-2019.
• Lift Station #5 Rebuild (Treasure Island Condominium - SRF) - Jones Edmunds
o Staff is working with the Board of Directors from Treasure Island Condominium to
finalize a new location for the replacement lift station.
• WRF Intermediate Lift Station Rehab. (SRF) - Infrastructure Solution Services
o Final engineering drawings and bid specs nearly complete for the design of a
replacement lift station located at the WRF. Electrical engineer requested to perform
additional inspections of existing lift station wiring. Bid advertisement in late-2019.
• WRF Disk/Drum Filters/Tertiary Filters Installation (SRF) - Kimley-Horn
o Staff is assisting Fred Fox Enterprises, a firm that specializes in the preparation of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications. The City is initiating a
CDBG funding request in the amount of $700,000.
• Force Main #7 Replacement (Thurm Boulevard - SRF) - Bowman Engineering
o Staff met with the City's consultant to finalize a strategy for the design of the new force
main which will utilize directional drilling techniques for efficiency and cost savings.
One goal of the project is to limit disruption to Manatee Sanctuary Park. Bid
advertisement in late-2019.
• Exfiltration System Improvements at Canaveral City Park - Geosyntec
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o Construction of underground structures is complete. The system is being connected to
the City's SCADA. A formal system start-up and training session will be scheduled
shortly.
• WRF Consent Order Compliance - Tetra Tech
o Final engineering drawings and bid specs nearly complete for the design and
construction of numerous WRF improvements. Bid advertisement in late-2019.
Stormwater
Central Ditch Vegetation Removal
A contractor was hired to remove vegetation from the Central/Canaveral Ditch adjacent to Southgate
Mobile Home Park and the apartment complex property to the south. The work was completed on
September 9, 2019. Additionally, the contractor will treat the area for the next three (3) months to
control the regrowth of vegetation in the Central/Canaveral Ditch.
[Picture of vegetation removed from Central Ditch.]
[Caption] Vegetation removed from the Central Ditch behind the Southgate Mobile Home Park
Polk Avenue Drainage Improvements (300 Block)
The City Engineer is currently preparing final engineering drawings and bid specs for the design and
construction of this drainage improvement project. The project work area includes the replacement of
stormwater lines beneath (1) the 300 Block of Polk Avenue and (2) Orange Avenue from Polk Avenue
to Fillmore Avenue. Construction is scheduled for late-2019.
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Infrastructure Maintenance
W. Central Boulevard/Thurm Boulevard Streetscape
Engineering design and field/soil surveys are ongoing along the W. Central Boulevard portion of this
streetscape project. Staff reviewed a draft Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cocoa since a new
water line will be installed along the eastern end of Thurm Boulevard. as part of the project. Bid
advertisement for construction in early-2020.
Utilities Maintenance
Staff from Utilities Maintenance rebuilt a damaged manhole along Central/Canaveral Ditch behind the
Southgate Mobile Home Park.
[Photo/Caption: Three photos of manhole; before, during and after repair.]
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Other Items of Local Interest
Estuary Property—Long Point Drive
Recent/future project tasks at the site include:
• Remainder of 2019 and Year 2020:
o Staff submitted a Baseline Monitoring Report to St. Johns River Water Management
District (SJRWMD) for review—report was approved and an invoice in the amount of
$19,025 is being processed. The site was inspected for damage from Hurricane Dorian
—newly installed trees were not impacted. A fence will be installed along the northern
property boundary. City's consultant will monitor growth of native tree species (irrigate
if necessary) and regrowth of Brazilian Pepper Trees (treat if necessary).
• Year 2020:
o Prepare and submit grant applications (e.g., Florida Inland Navigation District) to fund
the design and construction of a boardwalk and other amenities from the western end of
Long Point Drive to the Banana River.
Sustainability + Community Engagement
Library Programs Signal the First Hint of Fall
If you step outside, it certainly doesn't feel like Fall, but one glance at the Cape Canaveral Library
Calendar will tell you that the seasons are about to change. September sees the return of Linda's Adult
Watercolor Classes and Children's Story Time on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Also, the Children's
Lego Challenge activity has moved to Friday afternoons to accommodate back-to-school schedules.
Don't forget to drop by the Circulation Desk and pick-up a copy of September's Book Club selection,
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate and stay tuned for more Fall program announcements!
Inaugural Summer of Space Comes in for a Landing!
[Caption/Photo: Photo of mural in progress.]
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Amidst the lingering summer heat and sporadic showers, Anon has FINISHED the mural installation
at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Passers-by stopped and watched these past few weeks as he
worked meticulously on the 80 x 23-foot masterpiece celebrating the City's connection to the past,
present and future of space exploration. Next time you're in the neighborhood come check out his
amazing work and please join us for the dedication at the October 4th Friday Fest, weather permitting.
Grappling with Gnarly Issues ICMA Webinar
The Director participated in an International City Managers Association (ICMA) webinar discussing
how communities and local governments can/do take action on tough issues, sometimes even when a
local government may not be the primary entity responsible. The webinar, part of a larger ICMA
Coaching Program Webinar Series, focused on successful efforts by local governments to tackle
gnarly issues like environmental challenges, opioids and homelessness. Speaking on the webinar were
the County Manager of Lee County, North Carolina, Deputy County Manager from Coconino,
Arizona, Assistant to City Manager, Santa Cruz, California and Chief Program Officer, Downtown
Streets, California.
Key takeaways from the webinar were:
• Gnarly issues are getting tougher to solve.
• Local governments are getting drawn into issues beyond their scope/sphere of influence.
• The number/types of issues are increasing.
• Keeping residents/Community engaged and informed are key.
• Understanding the desires of elected officials and developing/maintaining a good relationship
with elected officials, is important.
Memories to Last a Lifetime: Host Families Reflect on the IYEP Visit
Six (6) local families made memories that will span the globe and last a lifetime, by welcoming
student visitors from Kimotsuki, Japan into their homes. For the second year in a row, the City of Cape
Canaveral was chosen to be the host community as part of the International Youth Exchange Program
(IYEP) aimed at promoting global diffusion and facilitating English literacy for participating students.
The benefits of immersive cultural enrichment programs like this go both ways, and have lasting
positive impacts on both the visitors and the communities they visit.
For several of our host families, this is their second year welcoming IYEP student visitors and so far
the only negative feedback Staff has received is that their visit is too short! These six-day visits are
action-packed and the trip's coordinators have activities and excursions planned for the students
almost every day of their stay. In their few moments of down-time, host families get to enjoy showing
off the best our Community has to offer from enjoying local past times to seeing the Florida sights!
With another positive experience in the books, Staff is already looking forward to next year and hopes
that more local families will consider taking part!
(See Photos—last page.)
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Hurricane Dorian Social Media — By the Numbers
Reliable up-to-date information is no joke when there is a storm event or emergency underway! City
staff counted very few sheep during Hurricane Dorian's approach, while it affected our area and after it
moved on as they kept all channels updated with information as it was disseminated from official
Brevard County agencies and the National Weather Services. Curious about what the reports say about
our hard work? The numbers tell a great story:
• Website: there were approximately 8,500 unique website visits during the week of Dorian
which represents about a 31% uptick from the week before.
o The new alert button feature was the number one place clicked for up-to-date information!
• Email: Staff sent out 13 "City Update" emails via MailChimp to a list of almost 1,000
subscribers, and over the course of the storm had a gain of 40 new subscribers!
• Text: Staff sent out 8 "City Update" text messages via Everbridge (formerly NIXLE)
to Community subscribers, gaining 321 new subscribers!
• Facebook: The Official City Facebook page reached almost 24,000 users through our 72
Dorian related posts, with over 700 comments and 115 new likes on our Facebook page!
• Twitter: The Official City Twitter account grew by 50 unique Dorian related tweets hitting
almost 36,000 impressions (which is 18,000 sets of eyes!); not including hundreds of global
retweets; the account gained—250 new Twitter followers!
• Nextdoor: The Official City Nextdoor account had 20 Dorian related posts, with over 5,800
impressions (which is 2,900 sets of local eyes!).
• Staff didn't put down the phone(s) and answered dozens of private/direct messages on all
platforms and through email.
o Many of the questions were related to sandbags, shelter locations, transportation
options, evacuation orders and other previously published information.
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Leisure Services
Athletic Leagues
Kickball
Although Graham's and Who's Sober have identical win records, Graham's still leads the league on
point differential. This week's games saw Graham's defeating JTS by six runs; Who's Sober defeating
GTR by eight runs and the SOMB pulling the win from Reds by seven runs. This close score activity
makes the league even more exciting as the top two teams are now tied for first.
Tennis
A new round of Monday night tennis will start next week. We are excited to welcome two new
players, Steve and Patty, who are new residents and look forward to a fun season. Wednesday night
tennis has reached the match make-up portion of the season due to the many weather-related
cancellations. As of right now we have a four-way tie for first, so these make-up matches will play a
huge role in the playoffs. Thursday tennis is off to a great start with a four-way tie for first. There are
many matches to be played but so far everyone's brought their"A" game.
Racquetball
After a few weeks of weather cancellations, racquetball ramped up with tough matches. Greg is ahead
of the pack with a perfect record and will work hard to maintain that record as we approach playoffs.
Youth Sports in the City
Little League and Soccer have started practice, but there's still time to get involved! If you're a parent
interested in improving your child's physical and mental health, there's almost nothing better than
joining a sports team. The benefits derived from participating in sports are countless and within our
1.9 square mile City there are lots of opportunities. The below local organizations offer scholarships
for those who qualify, have parent networks to organize rides to and from the fields and really want
your child to participate!
• Local Youth Baseball—Space Coast Little League: Starts as young as age 4.
www.spacecoastlittleleague.org,/
• Local Youth Soccer—Cape Canaveral Soccer Club: Starts as young as age 3.
(Under new management/ownership, Coach Alberto is poised to transform soccer in Cape
Canaveral. www.capecanaveralsoccerclub.org/)
If team sports aren't your child's thing, we offer many activities at the Nancy Hanson Recreation
Complex like Karate, Aikido and Tennis. For information on these classes, check out the City's
website and get your child involved; they'll thank you for it later!
New Swings at Patriots Park
Due to probable vandalism, the swings at Patriots Park will be replaced. The new swings will be made
of wider five (5) inch tubing which will be enjoyed for years to come.
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"Movie in the Park" Fall Series Line-up
The new line-up has been chosen for the"Movie in the Park" Fall series. We're kicking October off
with the brand new live action movie Aladdin (www.imdb.com/title/tt6139732/1; the fun continues in
November with one of the biggest films of 2019, The Lion King (www.imdb.com/title/tt6105098/1:
and closes it out with the hilarious animated remake of The Grinch (www.imdb.com/title/tt2709692/).
The events take place on the third Friday of the month. The October event will take place at Canaveral
City Park, but stay tuned for the exciting possibility of showcasing the November and December
events at a different location.
Economic Development Department
• Multi-Generational Facility Status Update:
o Splash pad design work is underway.
o Discussions continue regarding solar power considerations.
• CAPE Center Status Update:
o Architects RZK continue design work.
o City Engineer is developing the Site/Civil Design.
o Discussions continue regarding solar power considerations.
Other Items of Local Interest
• Ocean Woods Homeowners Association (North Buffer Zone Maintenance Program) status:
o City Officials continue to monitor the work. Work crews have cut down and/or
removed invasive Brazilian Pepper Trees from Banyan Way to the end of Live Oak
Court. This week, Staff received zero comments from neighboring property owners.
The Brazilian Pepper Tree removal work is nearly done, with the removal and/or
grinding of stumps remaining and some work near electrical lines. Staff reports indicate
that only one 10" oak tree was removed by the contractor as a Brazilian Pepper Tree
had grown around it. Fence repairs are being made and screen fabric will soon be
applied to the fence. Phase 2, the repair of the stormwater drainage system, will
commence soon, to be followed by the replanting of the buffer zone with native
species. For more information visit the City webpage dedicated to this proiect.
[picture of street/houses and buffer indicated.]
[Caption] Light blue lines indicate the area where Brazilian Pepper Trees have been removed.
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[graphic of BCSO Shield]
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.
[graphic CISA logo]
National Cyber Awareness System
Potential Hurricane Dorian Cyber Scams
09/04/2019 09:05 AM EDT/Original release date: September 4, 2019
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns users to remain vigilant for
malicious cyber activity targeting Hurricane Dorian disaster victims and potential donors. Fraudulent
emails commonly appear after major natural disasters and often contain links or attachments that direct
users to malicious websites. Users should exercise caution in handling any email with a hurricane-
related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink. In addition, users should be wary of social media pleas,
texts, or door-to-door solicitations relating to severe weather events.
To avoid becoming victims of malicious activity, users and administrators should review the following
resources and take preventative measures:
• Staying Alert to Disaster-related Scams
• Before Giving to a Charity
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• Staying Safe on Social Networking Sites
• Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
If you believe you have been a victim of cybercrime, please contact the Brevard County Sheriff's
Office at (321) 868-1113.
Below are samplings of the actions taken by Canaveral deputies during this reporting period.
19-00311663 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Kejal Patel, W/M, 12/22/1988, was arrested for
Arrest Driving with a Suspended License, Violation of Probation and Possession of
Drug Paraphernalia.
19-00311672 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Jason Hill,W/M, 02/16/1972, was arrested for
DUI Arrest DUI.
19-00312512 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00313019 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00313806 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Christine Cooper, W/F, 12/22/1965, was arrested
DUI Arrest for DUI.
19-00314134 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Toney Vance, W/F, 11/17/1982, was arrested for
DUI Arrest DUI.
19-00314236 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00314036 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Michael A. Minton, W/M, 12/03/1974, was
DUI Arrest arrested for DUI.
19-00315411 After locating Mary M. Roberts, W/F, 11/05/1971, she was arrested for an
Warrant Arrest Active Warrant out of Clay County.
19-00317081 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00317515 After locating Rachel Overback, W/F, 12/19/1977, she was arrested on an
Warrant Arrest Outstanding Warrant.
19-00317776 During an investigation, Stephanie Marie Poff, W/F, 04/05/1992, was found to
Drug Arrest be in Possession of FTP Methamphetamine.
19-00318323 While responding to a disturbance, Joseph Bradley W/M, 12/26/1966, was
Criminal Mischief arrested for Criminal Mischief.
19-00318523 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00320808 During an investigation, Dawn Butler, W/F, 08/02/1969, was arrested for
Drug Arrest Possession of Methamphetamine and Violation of Probation.
19-00322241 Sean M. Wells, W/M, 09/06/1989, was trespassed from all City Property.
Trespass
19-00322501 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00323950 After a report of a Suspicious Person and foot pursuit, Jesse Sean Torrans,
Warrant Arrest U/M, 05/23/1992, was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant, Resisting Arrest
without Violence and Giving a False Name to a LEO.
19-00322984 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00323031 No violations observed.
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Beach Patrol
19-00323247 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00323356 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00326408 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Darin P. Schuster, W/M, 08/03/1965, was arrested
Warrant Arrest on an Active Warrant out of Monroe County.
19-00327417 While conducting a crash investigation, Richard B. Johnson,W/M,
DUI Arrest 12/15/1980, was arrested for DUI, DUI Property Damage, Resisting Arrest
without Violence and Driving While License Suspended with Knowledge.
19-00328227 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Steven Michael Todd, W/M, 02/23/1987, was
DUI Arrest arrested for DUI.
19-00328263 Brian Grelewicz, W/M, 05/11/1967, was arrested for Violation of Injunction.
Violation of
Injunction
19-00329210 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00329831 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Denise Matlock, W/F, 07/28/1970, was arrested
DUI Arrest for DUI.
19-00329817 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
19-00330547 While investigating a disturbance, Albert Welch, B/M, 08/16/1968, was
Disorderly arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
Conduct
19-00330917 Subsequent to a traffic stop, Douglas Moore, W/M, 07/30/1956, was arrested
DUI Arrest for DUI.
19-00330982 Amy Skinner, W/F, 05/27/1974 and Regina Williamson, 0/F, 12/14/1975,
Trespass were trespassed from Lamp Post Lounge.
19-00331244 During a foot patrol of Cherie Down Park, Lisa Belflower, W/F, 10/12/1967,
Drug Arrest was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription.
19-00334831 Marvin Bauchamp, B/M, 12/06/1991, was causing a verbal disturbance and
Trespass arguing with the bartender at Just Slide Inn. He was subsequently issued a
Trespass Warning.
19-00335293 No violations observed.
Beach Patrol
Issue 32.19 of The Weekly Update September 16, 2019
Canaveral
Fire
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Canaveral Fire Rescue
Emergency Dial 9-1-1
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
1. Weekly meeting with BCSO and Port Public Safety.
2. All apparatus and equipment moved back to the Island.
3. Meeting with I.T. Company on new contract.
4. Climate Change meeting at Brevard County Emergency Management.
5. Meeting with Parish Medical on updated Respiratory Protection Plan.
6. Space Coast Human Resources BOD meeting.
7. Port After Action review of Hurricane Dorian.
8. ESO software training and Webinar.
9. CCVFD Board of Director's meeting.
10. Payroll processed and transmitted.
11. Personnel responded to 48 calls for emergency service.
12. Prevention conducted eight new, 14 follow-up and seven new construction inspections.
Additionally, they completed five plan reviews and handled five public requests.
Issue 32.19 of The Weekly Update September 16, 2019
Contact 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 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
infona,city ofcanecanaveral.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's 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.hoogacityofcapecanaveral.org Phone:
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown (321) 868-1231
m.brown@cityofcapecanaveral.org Or by mail at:
Council Member Morrison P.O. Box 326
w.morrison@cityofcapecanaveral.org Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Council Member Randels
r.randels@cityofcapecanaveral.org
Council Member Raymond
a.raymond@cityofcapecanaveral.org
Issue 32.19 of The Weekly Update September 16, 2019
City of Cape Canaveral Pics of the Week!
[Pictures/Caption: Memories to Last a Lifetime:Host Families + IYEP Visit.]