HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20190820_regularCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
August 20, 2019
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 PM. Council Member
Morrison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown
Mayor Bob Hoog
Council Member Wes Morrison
Council Member Rocky Randels
Council Member Angela Raymond
Others Present:
City Manager David L. Greene
City Attorney Anthony Garganese
City Clerk Mia Goforth
Community Development Director David Dickey
Community Services Director Joshua Surprenant
Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo
Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff
Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara
Economic Development Director Todd Morley
Staff Historian and Cultural Programs Manager Molly Thomas
Executive Assistant to the City Manager Lisa Day
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Mike Green
PRESENTATIONS: Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Cape View Elementary School
for the "A" Rating received from the Florida Department of Education, to Cape View Elementary
School Principal Jill Keane.: Mayor Pro Tem Brown presented the Proclamation to Principal
Keane on behalf of Cape View Elementary School. Principal Keane thanked Council and Staff for
their continued involvement and support of the School.
Presentation of Proclamation welcoming and recognizing the 2019 International Youth Exchange
Program students and chaperones from Kimotsuki, Japan.: Council Member Raymond presented
the Proclamation to students and chaperones. Students read a letter to Council, sang songs in
Japanese and English and exchanged gifts with Mayor Hoog.
Presentation by Georganna Gillette, Executive Director, Space Coast Transportation Planning
Organization (SCTPO).: Executive Director Gillette provided highlights of a PowerPoint
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presentation that included the transportation planning process for Brevard, the Vision Zero
approach to traffic safety and several priority projects for the Cape Canaveral area.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Ray Osborne, 209 Holman Road, discussed the idea of historic
districts in the City and the Conservation Zoning Districts Agenda Item.
Jeanne Abright, 153 Riverside Drive, shared concerns regarding dogs on the beach. Mayor Hoog
suggested calling the non -emergency phone number for the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Mickie Kellum, 8910 Coquina Lane, shared concerns regarding a recent incident that happened
during the last Culture and Leisure Services Board meeting, suggested mandatory security training
and requested to schedule brainstorm events and other Community talks at a later time.
Andrew Dodge, 395 Harbor Drive, discussed a cell tower planned for installation at the end of his
street, concerns over its placement and requested Council deny the permit. Discussion ensued
regarding State and Federal laws prohibiting the City from taking action, the cell company plan to
blend the poles into existing tree coverage and conceal utility equipment; limitations on pole
placement and time constraints on processing permits. Mayor Hoog suggested Mr. Dodge speak
with Community Development Director Dickey and City Attorney Garganese for additional
information.
INTERVIEWS:
Interview Applicants for appointment to the Community Appearance Board. (Marlene Woodside
and Geoffrey Zuercher): Ms. Woodside shared her background and experience in serving the City.
City Attorney Garganese confirmed the information in her application was true and correct. City
Attorney Garganese confirmed the information in Mr. Zuercher's application was true and correct.
Mr. Zuercher shared his background and desire to serve on the Board. Council addressed and
thanked both Applicants.
Interview Applicant for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board. (Dr. Michael Miller):
Attorney Garganese confirmed the information in Dr. Miller's application was true and correct.
Dr. Miller shared his background and desire to serve on the Board. Council addressed and thanked
the Applicant.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hoog inquired if any Items needed to be removed for discussion.
No Items were removed.
1. Approve Minutes for July 16, 2019 City Council Budget Workshop and Regular Meetings
and August 6, 2019 Regular Meeting.
2. Resolution No. 2019-11; appointing members to the Community Appearance Board and
Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior
inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date. (Marlene Woodside, Geoffrey Zuercher
and Dr. Michael Miller)
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3. Request City Council approve the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the East
Central Florida Regional Resilience Collaborative (ECFR2C) approved by the East Central Florida
Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) on May 15, 2019 and authorize the Mayor to execute it on
the City's behalf.
4. Request City Council review and accept the City's Vulnerability Assessment titled
Resilient Cape Canaveral, created by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
(ECFRPC) and funded by a grant from the Florida Depaitaient of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) through their Florida Resilient Coastlines Program (FRCP), a National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) approved program, which examines the impacts of sea level
rise and flooding in the City of Cape Canaveral.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brown, seconded by Council Member Raymond, to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
5. Ordinance No. 15-2019; establishing Public/Recreation and Conservation Zoning
Districts; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation
into the Code, severability and an effective date, first reading: City Attorney Garganese read the
title into the record and explained the Item. The Public Hearing was opened. Planning and Zoning
Board Chair Pennie Zuercher, 8657 Villanova Drive, confirmed at its Regular Meeting of July 30,
2019, the Board unanimously recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 15-2019 to the City
Council. Public Hearing was closed. Discussion ensued and included more information provided
to Mr. Osborne by City Attorney Garganese that the Ordinance establishes the zoning district and
there will be amendments to the City Official Zoning Map after adoption which identifies specific
parcels of land where the new district will overlay throughout the City. A motion was made by
Council Member Morrison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brown to approve Ordinance No.
15-2019 at first reading. The motion carried 5-0.
ITEM FOR ACTION:
6. Wave Village Development Agreement: City Attorney Garganese explained the Item.
Attorney Kim Rezanka, representing Developer Oshri Gal, distributed materials and requested
direction from City Council on how to proceed. Discussion ensued and included disagreements
between the City and the Developer regarding the Development Agreement process, issues
requiring resolution before City Council approval of the Item and how close both parties are in
proceeding forward. City Manager Greene suggested Staff would work with the Developer, sans
his involvement, and have the Agreement ready for the Regular City Council Meeting in
September if Council so wished. Mayor Hoog stated his desire to uphold the policies of the City
and would take the advice of City Attorney Garganese to have Community Development Director
Dickey meet with the Developer. Discussion ensued. Council reached consensus to allow a
meeting to be scheduled between Developer Gal, Attorney Rezanka, Community
Development Director Dickey and City Attorney Garganese for Friday, August 23, 2019 at
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10:00 A.M. regarding the Development Agreement and possible placement on the Regular
City Council Meeting Agenda of September 17, 2019 for approval.
REPORTS:
Council Member Raymond discussed attending the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy
Meeting in Orlando, Space Coast League of Cities August meeting in Cocoa Beach, new
playground ribbon -cutting at Cape View Elementary School, Food Truck Street Party at City Hall,
Florida League of Cities Rethinking Homelessness Symposium and Annual Conference in Orlando
where it was announced that Mayor Hoog has been awarded the Mayor John Land Years of Service
Award honoring twenty (20) years of public service.
Council Member Morrison discussed attending the National Veterans Homeless Support Dinner
at the Radisson in Cape Canaveral, Florida Department of Transportation Meeting, thanked Staff
for continuing citizen outreach meetings throughout the community, thanked those involved in
helping to spruce up Veterans Memorial Park and remembering those who passed away, support
for the search efforts related to missing boaters and firefighters Brian McCluney and Justin Walker
and thanked the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary for their service.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown thanked First Responders and Staff.
Mayor Hoog urged keeping the two (2) missing firefighters in everyone's prayers.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM.
Mia Goforth,: City Clerk, CMCc-
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Bob Hoog, Mayor