HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20200218CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
February 18, 2020
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:01 PM. Council Member Kellum led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown
Mayor Bob Hoog
Council Member Mickie Kellum
Council Member Wes Morrison
Council Member Angela Raymond
Others Present:
Interim City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Administrative/Financial Services Director
Capital Projects Director
Community Development Director
Cultural and Community Affairs Director
Leisure Services Director
Public Works Services Director
HR/Risk Management Director
Deputy City Clerk
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Canaveral Fire Rescue Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal
Todd Morley
Anthony Garganese
Mia Goforth
John DeLeo
Jeff Ratliff
David Dickey
Molly Thomas
Gustavo Vergara
Jim Moore
Melinda Huser
Daniel LeFever
Lisa Day
Andrew Walters
Joanna Seigel
John Cunningham
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Tony Divito, resident, shared information regarding the donation of a
bike rack to Cherie Down Park. Council thanked Mr. Divito for his participation in the project.
Art Berger, resident, property/business owner and former Council Member, expressed support for
hiring Interim City Manager Morley as City Manager of Cape Canaveral. Council thanked Mr.
Berger.
Ryan and Morgan Hamby, residents, submitted a signed Petition to Slow Traffic Along Madison
Ave., to protect the safety of the community, proposing the placement of a four-way stop sign at
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the intersection of Madison and Magnolia Avenues or speed humps for the 300 and 400 blocks
of Madison Avenue. Discussion ensued and included the law enforcement speedometer and its
effectiveness while in operation, whether alternative methods are available, the City's awareness
of the issue and a promise to work on the problem. Mayor Hoog thanked the Hambys.
PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS: Presentation of Proclamation to staff, volunteers and board
members of the Cape Canaveral Public Library, recognizing the importance of libraries in our
Community and declaring February to be National Library Lovers' Month in the City of Cape
Canaveral: Cultural and Community Affairs Director Thomas invited members of the Cape
Canaveral Public Library staff, volunteers and board to join her in front of the dais while she read
the Proclamation. Council thanked Staff and everyone in attendance.
Presentation of Proclamation declaring March 2020 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month to
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling Board President David Griffin: Mayor Pro Tem Brown
read and presented the Proclamation to Board President David Griffin.Council thanked Mr.Griffin.
Presentation by AARP Florida, Associate State Director of Advocacy & Outreach Ingrid Collins
regarding the City of Cape Canaveral's membership in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States
and Communities Program and its role in the City's sustainability and resiliency initiatives: Director
Collins made the presentation and thanked Staff for going above and beyond with the City's
Action Plan.The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities Certificate was presented
to Staff and City Council.
Accept the Annual Audited Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report for the Fiscal
Year ended September 30, 2019 — Presentation by Zach Chalifour, James Moore & Co: Certified
Public Accountant Doug Gillikin made the presentation to City Council. Council thanked Staff and
the auditors.
Interview Applicant for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board. (Ann {Nancy].
Gentilquore): City Attorney Garganese confirmed the information contained in Ms. Gentilquore's
application to be true and correct. Ms. Gentilquore provided her background and reasons for her
desire to serve. Council thanked Ms. Gentilquore.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hoog inquired if any Items needed to be removed for discussion.
Council Member Morrison removed Item 7.
1. Approve Minutes for January 21, 2020 Regular Meeting.
2. Resolution No.2020-02;approving request for funding assistance under the Florida Inland
Navigation District Waterway Assistance Program for construction of an environmental education
boardwalk and kayak/canoe dock at the future Long Point Estuary Park; providing for the repeal
of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date.
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3. Resolution No. 2020-03; authorizing joining the Florida Hate Crime Coalition; providing
for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date.
4. Resolution No. 2020-04; appointing a member to the Planning and Zoning Board of the
City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and
an effective date. (Ann [Nancyl Gentilquore)
5. Resolution No. 2020-05; approving the First Amendment to the State of Florida
Department of Transportation Restated Interlocal Agreement for creation of the Transportation
Planning Organization; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and
an effective date.
6. Approve Interlocal Agreement with City of Cocoa for funding potable water line design,
permitting, bidding and construction as part of the Thurm Boulevard Streetscape Project and
authorize the Mayor to execute same.
7. Award the Bid for Mowing and Landscaping Maintenance to U.S. Lawns of Rockledge,
Florida in the amount of$190,043.00 and authorize Interim City Manager to execute Mowing and
Landscaping Agreement for same.
A motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by Council Member Raymond,
to approve Item Nos. 1 through 6 on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 5-0.
Item 7. Discussion ensued and included concerns over the Bid award amount, ideas to offset
costs, pros and cons of going forward with the Agreement or pursuing other measures such as
in-house mowing and landscaping, the Bid process, pros and cons of using a correctional inmate
crew and hiring additional employees for in-house services, how the City and other municipalities
use the Florida Department of Corrections Work Squad, contract can always be adjusted, thirty-
day notice provision in the contract and palm tree trimming is conducted by the City as well as
the outside contractor. A motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by
Council Member Kellum, to award the Bid to U.S. Lawns of Rockledge, as written. The
motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. Ordinance No. 01-2020; amending the City Code to establish locational, design and
operational requirements for self-service storage facilities within the City; adopting conforming
amendments to the Zoning Code including revising definitions and existing storage regulations;
providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the
Code, severability and an effective date, second reading: City Attorney Garganese read the title
into the record, explained the Council approved revisions since the last City Council Meeting.
Discussion ensued and included pros and cons of allowing these types of buildings on Center
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Street and other areas of the City, special exceptions and the Economic Opportunity Overlay
District. The Public Hearing was opened. Garrett Lane, resident, spoke in favor of the Ordinance
and shared personal experiences of living near self-storage facilities. The Public Hearing was
closed. Interim City Manager Morley clarified that a motion to adopt would be in support of design
criteria of self-service storage facilities and operational requirements in the M-1 zoning district as
written, confirmed existing structures would now be considered non-conforming and, if
destroyed, could only be re-built in compliance with the design standards within the Ordinance
and made reference to a section of the Code that addresses all manner of non-conformities. A
motion was made by Council Member Kellum, seconded by Council Member Morrison, to
adopt Ordinance No. 01-2020, as written, at second reading. The motion carried 4-1, with
Mayor Pro Tem Brown voting against.
9. Ordinance No. 02-2020; amending Chapter 26 — Elections, of the Code of Ordinances;
changing the qualifying period for candidates for the offices of Mayor and City Council to be
consistent with the requirements of the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections; 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. Brief discussion ensued regarding the ten-day period.The Public Hearing was
opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by
Council Member Kellum, seconded by Council Member Raymond, to approve Ordinance
No. 02-2020 at first reading. The motion carried 5-0.
REPORTS: A motion was made by Council Member Kellum to hire Interim City Manager Morley
as the official City Manager and requested Council discuss the measure. Discussion ensued and
included a desire to stay within the six-month schedule previously set by Council. City Attorney
Garganese explained the Motion made by Council Member Kellum should be treated as a request
to discuss hiring Interim City Manager as the permanent City Manager, Council may discuss any
subject under Reports, advised a contract needs to be prepared if Council decided to go in the
direction of hiring Mr. Morley and be presented at a subsequent City Council Meeting for final
consideration. Discussion continued on the need to discuss the issue before the Council Retreat,
public awareness, Mr. Morley's abilities, accomplishments and his resume. Council reached
consensus to schedule discussion of the City Manager position at its March 17, 2020 Regular City
Council Meeting. Interim City Manager Morley expressed thanks.
Council Member Kellum discussed planting Sea Oats, a Space Coast League of Cities Meeting, City
Hall Open House, Coffee with the City Manager, thanks to and pride for the City and Staff, and
the on February 15, 2020 event at the VFW and upcoming Brainstorming Session on February 24,
2020 at City Hall regarding Veterans Memorial Park with the assistance of Staff.
Council Member Raymond discussed a recent trip to Israel and Jordan, Space Coast
Transportation Planning Organization presentation at Cocoa City Hall, the Central Brevard Art
Association Show at the Cape Canaveral Library on February 11, 2020,City Hall Open House, Staff's
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excellent work on the recently published State of the City and hopes for the Japan travel grant to
be successful.
Council Member Morrison discussed the VFW Brainstorm Session regarding Veterans Memorial
Park, Friday Fest, State of the City and expressed thanks to Staff and first responders.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown discussed the Mayors' Fitness Challenge with the City in First Place,
expressed thanks to the City for efforts in assisting the Parent-Teachers Organization and Little
League Baseball fundraising, asked that everyone keep the family of Florida Highway Trooper
Joseph Bullock in their thoughts and thanked Staff and first responders.
Mayor Hoog discussed the success of Sea Oats planting, Central Brevard Art Association Art Show
and stated lots of good things are going to happen this year in the City.
Interim City Manager Morley discussed the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Multi-
Generational Facility and Culture Arts Preservation and Enrichment (CAPE) Center scheduled for
advertisement on February 27, 2020, upcoming Founders' Day celebration at Manatee Sanctuary
Park on February 29, 2020 starting at 10:00 a.m. and his planned attendance at the 2020 ICMA
Regional Conference in Durham, North Carolina. Interim City Manager Morley stated Staff will
reach out to Mr. and Mrs. Hamby regarding what the City has planned in response to their
submitted Petition.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.
Bob Hoog, Mayor
Mia Goforth, City Clerk