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Caring For OurCommunities
3/12/2019
Mr. David Greene
City Manager
City of Cape Canaveral
105 Polk Ave
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
RE: Renewal of the Solid Waste Agreement,City of Cape Canaveral/Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
Dear Mr. David Greene,
This purpose of this letter is to confirm Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., desire to renew the Solid Waste
Agreement for an additional five (5)year term.
Waste Pro is excited and appreciative to continue our partnership with the City of Cape Canaveral.
Waste Pro appreciates the City's time and consideration of above request. Waste Pro desires to
continue to provide outstanding service to the residents and business owners of the City of Cape
Canaveral,through a trusted and valued partnership.
Respectfully,
Daniel Robson
Cocoa Division Manger
Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
March 19, 2019
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:02 PM. Council Member
Raymond led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tern 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
Deputy City Clerk Daniel LeFever
Community Development Director David Dickey
Community Services Director Joshua Surprenant
Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo
Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff
Culture and Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara
Economic Development Director Todd Morley
Executive Assistant to the City Manager Lisa Day
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Michael Green
Canaveral Fire Rescue Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal John Cunningham
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Dina Reider-Hicks, representing Waste Management Inc., urged
Council to consider a shorter renewal term for the City's agreement with WastePro of Florida, Inc.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hoog inquired if any items needed to be removed for discussion.
Council Member Morrison removed Item Nos. 4 and 5.
1. Approve Minutes for February 19, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting.
2. Resolution No. 2019-01; modifying and updating the City's list of State Road A1A
Improvement Priorities; requesting the Florida Department of Transportation provide an updated
traffic study for the portion of State Road AlA located within the City of Cape Canaveral;
providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date.
3. Resolution No. 2019-06; endorsing the East Coast Greenway route through the City of
Cape Canaveral, Florida; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability
and an effective date.
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4. Approve the Unsafe Building Compliance and Code Lien Satisfaction Agreement for
property located at 305 Surf Drive and authorize City Manager to execute same.
5. Approve renewal of Solid Waste Agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for an
additional five (5) years.
A motion was made by Council Member Randels, seconded by Council Member Raymond,
for approval of Item Nos. 1, 2 and 3. The motion carried 5-0.
#4 Discussion ensued and included history of City Code Enforcement liens on the property,
hard and soft costs, duties and responsibilities of the property's buyer, amount of lien reduction
versus funds already expended by the City,Wells Fargo having priority over the City on recouping
funds if another option is taken, benefits to both the neighborhood and the City as a whole, the
City cutting losses in an effort to remedy a long-standing issue, further degradation of the property
and additional costs to the City if agreement is not accepted, projected timeline of events, previous
incidents of Code Enforcement lien reductions and setting precedents, planned use of a magistrate
to provide for a more effective Code Enforcement process and recent revisions to the agreement
that provide a stronger benefit to the City. A motion was made by Council Member Randels,
seconded by Council Member Raymond, for approval of Item No.4.The motion carried 4-1,
with Council Member Morrison voting against.
#5 Discussion ensued regarding facility tours provided by Waste Management, no notable
complaints regarding WastePro from Council Members or City residents, future waste collection
changes and costs, possibility of 12-30 month renewals rather than five years,reevaluating service
providers during the next renewal process, WastePro's excellent service to the City, post-hurricane
clean-up efforts, the City being the first in Brevard County to contract with WastePro, positive
actions taken by WastePro when initial agreement was signed in 2009 and terms of the Agreement
allowing for termination for performance reasons. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern
Brown, seconded by Council Member Randels, for approval of Item No. 5 as written. The
motion carried 4-1, with Council Member Morrison voting against.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mayor Hoog detailed a request from the Applicant for Item No. 9 to move
the Item to the beginning of Public Hearings. Council reached consensus to hear the Item first.
6. Ordinance No. 08-2019; changing the Zoning Map Designation of certain real property
generally located at 8550 Astronaut Boulevard in Cape Canaveral, Florida, and more particularly
depicted and legally described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, from "C-2
Commercial/Manufacturing" to "PD Planned Development" subject to the Land Use Plan
approved by the City Council in conjunction with this Ordinance;providing for the repeal of prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, severability and an effective date, first reading. (Tom C.
Hermansen/Cape Canaveral Joint Venture, Applicant/Owner): City Attorney Garganese read the
title into the record. Mayor Hoog, Mayor Pro Tem Brown and Council Member Morrison
disclosed they had spoken with Mr. Hermansen prior to the Hearing.Discussion ensued regarding
requirements for quasi-judicial hearings. Mr. Hermansen addressed Council regarding
discussions with Council and City Staff, history of the property, efforts to find tenants to fill the
entire structure,feasibility in converting part of the property to air-conditioned self-storage,strong
demand for and lack of available air-conditioned self-storage facilities in the area, property not
currently zoned for self-storage after a 2010 City Zoning Map change, lower parking space
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requirements for self-storage facilities and efforts for a signalized intersection at State Road A1A
and Thum Boulevard. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public
Hearing was closed. Council discussion ensued and included the need to utilize and fill empty
buildings,history of manufacturing facilities in the City,a reduction in parking spaces could allow
for outparceling other portions of the property,how said outparcels could be utilized,the physical
shape of the City's landmass skewing demographic studies for businesses and a firm desire for
no parking garages to be built on the site. A motion was made by Council Member Randels,
seconded by Council Member Morrison, for approval of Ordinance No. 08-2019 at first
reading. The motion carried 5-0.
7. Resolution No. 2019-02; adopting the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Wastewater and
Stormwater Facilities Plan; authorizing the submittal of the Plan to the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability
and an effective date: City Attorney Garganese read the title into the record. Discussion ensued
and included immense efforts by City Staff and contractors in preparing the Plan, the City
continuing to take a proactive stand on stormwater and wastewater improvements, how adopting
this Plan is a requirement of the City's State Revolving Fund Program loans and ad valorem funds
are not used for stormwater and wastewater items. The Public Hearing was opened. There being
no comment,the Public Hearing was closed. Discussion continued and included the thoroughness
of the Plan and confidence in the City's ability to accomplish its goals. A motion was made by
Council Member Morrison,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brown,for adoption of Resolution
No. 2019-02. The motion carried 5-0.
8. Ordinance No. 06-2019;relating to the State Revolving Fund Program; pursuant to Section
2.12(5) of the City Charter authorizing one or more loan applications to be filed with the State of
Florida Department of Environmental Protection in a total amount not to exceed six million five
hundred thousand dollars for purposes of funding certain wastewater and stormwater
improvement projects; authorizing the loan agreement(s); establishing pledged revenues;
designating authorized representatives; providing assurances; providing for the repeal of prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, severability and an effective date, second reading: City
Attorney Garganese read the title into the record. Discussion ensued and included prior
wastewater and stormwater improvements, environmental benefits, investing in the future,
focusing on the long-term and the City's successful rate of accomplishments. The Public Hearing
was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by
Council Member Randels, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brown, for adoption of Ordinance
No. 06-2019 at second reading. The motion carried 5-0.
9. Ordinance No. 07-2019; relating to the State Revolving Fund Program; pursuant to Section
2.12(5) of the City Charter amending Ordinance No. 01-2013 to increase the total authorized loan
amount by an additional eight hundred thousand dollars for purposes of funding certain pending
wastewater and stormwater improvement projects; providing for the full force and effect of
Ordinance No. 01-2013 as amended herewith, repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and
resolutions, severability and an effective date, second reading: City Attorney Garganese read the
title into the record. Discussion ensued and included the additional funds piggy-backing on terms
of existing loan, construction history of the Wastewater Treatment Plant/Water Reclamation
Facility, upkeep and improvements, benefits to the Indian River Lagoon system, items the City
has accomplished in decades past only now being tackled by other municipalities and jurisdictions
and exfiltration projects diverting stormwater away from the Lagoon. The Public Hearing was
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opened.There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mayor
Pro Tem Brown, seconded by Council Member Morrison, for adoption of Ordinance No.
07-2019 at second reading. The motion carried 5-0.
REPORTS:
City Manager Greene expressed his desire to meet with Mayor Hoog and City Attorney Garganese
regarding his relationship with the City.
Council Member Raymond discussed her attendance at a Waste Management plant tour, the Space
Coast League of Cities meeting in Grant-Valkaria where advocating for Home Rule was discussed
and scholarships were awarded, meeting with Dr. Tom Freijo in preparation for the upcoming
Strategic Planning Retreat, Meals on Wheels participation,Civility Brevard's goals of encouraging
respectful, ethical interactions between elected officials, staff and residents, the City's upcoming
hosting of the April Space Coast League of Cities meeting and being awarded Elected Official of
the Year by the National Association of Social Workers, Florida Space Coast Unit.
Council Member Randels discussed his participation in Aging Matters training sessions, a new,
unique overpass being installed at Interstate 95 and Viera Boulevard, "Road Rangers" roadside
assistance trucks now operating on select highways in Brevard County, large-scale development
projects in Osceola County with an estimate of 500,000 new residents and roads to be built in
anticipation of more residents that can also assist with evacuations.
Council Member Morrison congratulated Council Member Raymond on her award, thanked
Council Member Randels for his updates, discussed his participation in the Mayors' Fitness
Challenge, Little League Opening Day, Cape View Elementary functions, Friday Fest, Cocoa
Beach Chamber of Commerce event, commented on the current State of Florida Legislative
session, meeting with Dr. Tom Freijo, support for the City's stormwater and wastewater projects
and a good direction for the economy.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown discussed the Brevard County Homeless Coalition's efforts to provide
affordable and temporary housing, success of the Little League Opening Day event, compliments
to City Staff for the condition and appearance of the ballfield at Canaveral City Park and
playground at Cape View Elementary, success of Friday Fest and confidence that Cape Canaveral
is the best City in Brevard County.
Mayor Hoog discussed his attendance at Little League Opening Day and stated the City is headed
in the right direction, commended Staff and there is still much left to do.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 7:29 PM.
Daniel LeFever, Deputy City Clerk
Bob Hoog, Mayor
Seal of Cape Canaveral, Florida