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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20210420CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING City Hall Council Chambers 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 Hybrid Meeting via GoToWebinar Tuesday April 20, 2021 6:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 P.M. Council Member Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Mayor Council Member Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown Bob Hoog Mickie Kellum Wes Morrison Angela Raymond Others Present: City Manager Assistant City Attorney City Clerk Administrative/Financial Services Director Capital Projects Director Community and Economic Development Director Cultural and Community Affairs Director HR/Risk Management Director Leisure Services Director Public Works Services Director Sustainability Manager/Planner Deputy City Clerk Executive Assistant to City Manager/Office Manager Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander Brevard County Sheriff's Office Corporal Canaveral Fire Rescue Chief Canaveral Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Todd Morley Kristin Eick Mia Goforth John DeLeo Jeff Ratliff David Dickey Molly Thomas Melinda Huser Gustavo Vergara James Moore Zachary Eichholz Daniel LeFever Lisa Day Andrew Walters William Dasher, Jr. Dave Sargeant Christopher Quinn PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Fred Conrad, property owner, expressed concerns regarding dogs on the beach, the need to enforce the law and increase fines. Commander Walters offered Mr. Conrad information regarding the role of local law enforcement, citation documentation and service animal issues related to State law. Canaveral Fire Rescue Chief Sargeant discussed the Fire Department's COVID-19 vaccine distribution progress, scheduling appointments, ensuring no vaccine is wasted and coordinating efforts with the City and Brevard County Fire Rescue to meet the needs of the community. Chief City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting • April 20, 2021 Minutes • Page 2 of 4 Sargeant thanked City Staff for working hard in conjunction with Canaveral Fire Rescue and ensured the Department will continue to administer vaccines as long as needed. Council discussion ensued regarding multi -dose vaccines and assisting the homeless through the Florida Department of Health. The City Council and City Manager Morley thanked Chief Sargeant, his Team and City Staff. PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS: Presentation of Proclamation declaring the second week of May as "Women's Lung Health Week" to Debra Smith, representative of the American Lung Association's "LUNG FORCE": Mayor Hoog read aloud and presented the Proclamation to Debra Smith of the American Lung Association. Ms. Smith addressed and thanked Council for the opportunity to increase awareness and education regarding lung cancer. United States Coast Guard Cutter Confidence Commander Chris Davis introduced himself and Ensign Olivia Konecni, Community Affairs Officer, and discussed what the service relationship between the Confidence Crewmembers and the City will be as related to Consent Agenda Item No. 4, including performing community service in the City, starting with beach cleanup along the shoreline between Cherie Down Park north to the cross -over at Harbor Heights. Council thanked the Coast Guard Officers. Presentation of the Certificate of Recognition to the City of Cape Canaveral on the 55th Anniversary of the City's recognition by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) of its operation under the Council -Manager form of government, by Indian Harbour Beach City Manager Mark Ryan: Mr. Ryan addressed the Council, commended City Manager Morley and Staff and presented the Certificate to commemorate the occasion. Council and City Manager Morley thanked Mr. Ryan. Anti -Hate Proclamation: Item was not presented. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hoog asked if any Items needed to be removed for discussion. None were removed. 1. Approve Minutes for March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting. 2. Resolution No. 2021-05; reappointing members to the Community Appearance Board of the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date. (Randy Wasserman and Elana Whitehead) 3. Approve Work Squad Contract W1140, Amendment 3 between the Florida Department of Corrections and the City of Cape Canaveral in the amount of $57,497, and authorize City Manager to execute same. 4. Approve Volunteer Service Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Confidence and authorize Mayor to execute same. 5. Award Bid for installation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at the Water Reclamation Facility to Chinchor Electric, Inc. of Orange City, Florida in the amount of $723,211 and authorize City Manager to execute Construction Agreement for same. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting • April 20, 2021 Minutes • Page 3 of 4 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, seconded by Council Member Kellum, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. Ordinance No. 12-2021, amending Section 6-51 of the City Code related to open containers of alcoholic beverages in public places; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the Code, severability and an effective date, second reading: Assistant Assistant City Attorney Eick read the title into the record. Discussion ensued and included allowing private business and property owners to serve alcohol on premises, mutual consent and property rights, the proposed Ordinance applies to any establishment open to the general public and the logical reasons for issuing permits to sell alcohol in the first place. Commander Walters discussed the importance of projecting the right image of Cape Canaveral, how a lot of crime is deterred by removing customers drinking beer in convenience store parking lots, the proposed measure will not intrude on businesses such as surf shops, barbershops or delis that serve complimentary drinks inside their shop, provides an enforcement arm for officers and many times reveals other issues going on such as illegal drug possession. Discussion continued regarding rights of property owners, out-of-state business and property owners, opposition to waiting for a crime to happen, support for law enforcement to be proactive, the measure being enforceable after hours, the City's proposed measure is consistent with Brevard County's ordinance and insufficiencies with the private property trespass affidavit process. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Brown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, to adopt Ordinance No. 12-2021, at second reading. The Motion carried 4-1, with Council Member Morrison voting against. 7. Ordinance No. 30-2021; amending Section 2-300 of the City Code related to the City's Travel Reimbursement Policy; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation in the Code, severability and an effective date, first reading: Assistant City Attorney Eick read the title into the record. City Manager Morley summarized the Item. Discussion ensued and included thanks to Staff and Council Member Kellum for bringing the Item to Council, the measure improves efficiency and dietary needs being addressed. The Public Hearing was The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Kellum, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, to approve Ordinance No. 30-2021, at first reading. The Motion carried 5-0. 8. Ordinance No. 31-2021; amending Chapter 62 — Solid Waste, regulating the collection and disposal of solid waste and construction and demolition debris within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the Code, severability and an effective date, first reading: Assistant City Attorney Eick read the title into the record. Discussion ensued and included three years remaining in the City's Solid Waste Agreement with Waste Pro, the roll -off dumpster term in the Agreement, enforcement challenges, amending Chapter 62 in the City Code of Ordinances closes a loophole, the provision is not uncommon regarding waste haulers, it provides for lower rates to the whole community and appreciation for Waste Pro service. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting • April 20, 2021 Minutes • Page 4 of 4 Council Member Morrison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond to approve Ordinance No. 31-2021, at first reading. The Motion carried 5-0. REPORTS: Council Member Kellum suggested providing alternative enforcement and education to the public regarding dogs on the beach. City Manager Morley discussed Council Member Morrison's idea to put thought -bubble -style signage on the beach with messaging to remind visitors and residents and to immediately report the activity to law enforcement. Commander Walters explained the Canaveral Precinct's Public Service Assistant (PSA) Paul Hall, Jr. can assist in a variety of calls related to the beach, dunes, cross-overs and parking. Mayor Pro Tem Raymond discussed accepting the Mayors' Fitness Challenge Award, thanked the community for showing great spirit and her attendance at the St. Johns River Water Management District Board Meeting in Cocoa and the Boy Scout Jamboree at the Radisson Resort in Cape Canaveral. Council Member Brown thanked Brevard County Commissioner Bryan Lober for nominating him to serve on the Space Coast Tourist Development Council Marketing Committee. Council Member Morrison thanked fellow Council Members, Staff and first responders for their efforts, discussed the success of the Strategic Planning Retreat with new Facilitator Doug Thomas, the status of the City Civil Emergency Declaration and the desire to lift the order soon. City Manager Morley explained the City operates under the Declaration until rescinded by Council, he and HR/Risk Management Director Huser will create a plan for Council to consider toward lifting the order. Discussion ensued and included fee reductions and temporary signage, resuming Friday Fest, Centers for Disease Control recommendations and State and County orders. City Manager Morley discussed the success of the Strategic Planning Retreat, plans to present the Retreat report to Council in May, his one-year anniversary as City Manager this June and desire for clarity and transparency should Council need to contact Staff regarding his evaluation. Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff reported the West Central Boulevard Improvements Project is very tough but the contractor is doing a great job. Mayor Hoog discussed the Cocoa Beach Air Show, receiving a second COVID-19 vaccine shot and the professional administration of vaccinations carried out by Chief Sargeant and his Team. ADJOURNMENT: The. Meeting was adjourned at 7:29 P.M. Bob Hoog, Mayor Mia Goforth, City Clerk SEAL of Cape Canaveral, Fl.