HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20210615CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Hybrid Meeting via GoToWebinar
Tuesday
June 15, 2021
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 P.M. Council Member Morrison
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
City Planner
Deputy City Clerk
Executive Assistant to City Manager/Office Manager
Sustainability Manager/Planner
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Canaveral Fire Rescue Deputy Chief
Todd Morley
Anthony Garganese
Mia Goforth
John DeLeo
Jeff Ratliff
David Dickey
Molly Thomas
Melinda Huser
Gustavo Vergara
James Moore
Brenda Surprenant
Daniel LeFever
Lisa Day
Zachary Eichholz
Andrew Walters
Brett Lockhart
Christopher Quinn
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Evan Weisfeldt, property owner, expressed concerns regarding the idea
of paying for beach parking. Discussion ensued and included the City's parking meter initiative in
2011 and a potential new paid parking program for Council consideration in the future.
PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS:
Presentation of Proclamation declaring Tuesday, June 15, 2021 as "World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day" to Marty Mercado, Aging Matters in Brevard, Director of Development: Mayor
Pro Tem Raymond read aloud and presented the Proclamation to Ms. Mercado of Aging Matters.
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Council reached consensus to discuss flooding and standing water in the City under Reports.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hoog asked if any Items needed to be removed for discussion.
Council Member Morrison removed Items 2, 3 and 6.
1. Approve Minutes for May 18, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting.
2. Resolution No. 2021-06; repealing City Council Resolution No. 2020-09 which previously
declared a Civil Emergency related to COVID-19 including repealing Supplemental
Emergency Orders No. 1 (temporarily tolling time periods for processing development
permit applications), No. 2 (temporarily allowing use of feather flags and snipe signs by
businesses), and No. 3 (temporary beach use restrictions and amending use of feather
flags and snipe signs to "essential service" businesses only); providing for the repeal of
prior inconsistent Resolutions and the repeal of Resolution No. 2020-12 (temporary
reduction or waiver of certain fees); Resolution No. 2020-21 (temporarily modifying when
impact fees are paid); Resolution No. 2020-24 (temporarily extending the effective date of
the new building permit fee schedule and Community Appearance Board Application fee
schedule); and Resolution No. 2020-27 (temporarily reducing commercial recreational
franchise fees by 50%), severability and an effective date.
3. Approve the donation of outdated SEPCO solar lights to the City of Rockledge in
accordance with the Solar Light Donation Agreement and Rolling Bill of Sale and authorize
the City Manager to execute the same.
4. Adoption of the 2021 Resilient Cape Canaveral Action Plan.
5. Approve Special City Council Meeting, Second Budget Hearing for September 22, 2021 at
5:30 PM.
6. Authorize the discontinuation of GoToWebinar for public meetings, effective July 1, 2021.
A motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond,
to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, 4 and 5. The motion carried 5-0.
2. Discussion ensued and included extending the temporary use of feather flags and snipe
signs for businesses in the City. City Attorney Garganese discussed City Code, Council's
authoritative options and emergency powers. City Manager Morley suggested, with Council
consensus, a suspension could remain in place until the next meeting to formalize the decision.
Discussion continued regarding a Code provision which allows businesses to use feather flags
twice per year for thirty days. A motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by
Council Member Kellum, to approve Resolution No. 2021-06. The motion carried 5-0. A
motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by Council Member Kellum, to
extend the Feather Flags and Snipe Signs for thirty days, pending Council review and
approval. The motion carried 5-0.
3. Discussion ensued and included whether Council had any additional ideas regarding the
outdated solar lighting. A motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, to approve Item No. 3. The motion carried 5-0.
6. Discussion ensued and included discontinuation of the GoToWebinar virtual meeting
software in use since March 2020, public meeting production and live streaming, possible
bandwidth concerns, the convenience of bi-directional public meetings, finding a cost-effective
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solution to allow remote participation and bringing the results back to Council, citizens have the
option to email the City Clerk's Office prior to City Council Meetings, diminished viewership and
participation metrics, City Manager Morley offered to research options for a call -in function for
public participation and Staff was praised for efforts in getting virtual software up and running
quickly during the COVID-19 Pandemic. A motion was made by Council Member Morrison,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, to approve Item No. 6. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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, second reading: City
Attorney Garganese read the title into the record and explained the Item. City Manager Morley
stated the GSA rate will automatically adjust for travel and accommodations. The Public Hearing
was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. Council Member Brown
thanked Council Member Kellum for raising the issue. A motion was made by Council Member
Kellum, seconded by Council Member Morrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 30-2021, second
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, second reading:
City Attorney Garganese read the title into the record and explained the Item. The Public Hearing
was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. City Manager Morley
confirmed that contractors can use their own dumpsters. A motion was made by Council
Member Kellum, seconded by Council Member Morrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 31-2021,
second reading. The motion carried 5-0.
ITEMS FOR ACTION:
9. Designate one (1) City Official to be the Voting Delegate at the Florida League of
Cities 2021 Annual Conference scheduled for August 12-14, 2021 in Orlando, Florida and
decide if it wishes to propose resolution(s) for the League's consideration: Mayor Hoog asked
for volunteers. Mayor Pro Tem Raymond offered to be the Voting Delegate. Discussion ensued. A
motion was made by Mayor Hoog, seconded by Council Member Kellum, to designate
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond to be the Voting Delegate at the Conference. Mayor Hoog
expressed appreciation for the great job Mayor Pro Tem Raymond did last year and continues to
bring back a lot of information from the Florida League of Cities. The motion carried 5-0.
Discussion ensued and included the importance of Council Member participation on various
Florida League of Cities policy committees, the need for representation on the Finance and
Taxation Policy Committee and a suggestion to discuss the opportunities to serve on the
committees at a future City Council Meeting.
10. Ratify the Composite City Manager Performance Evaluation and discuss/determine
how to proceed with the provisions of Section 2, Salary and Evaluation, of the Employment
Agreement between the City of Cape Canaveral and City Manager Todd Morley: Discussion
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ensued and included how the current Performance Evaluation format can be changed if Council
desires, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Performance Evaluation
form and handbook, revising the City's current form, praise for City Manager Morley's transition
into the permanent City Manager position, resilience, composure guiding the City through the
COVID-19 Pandemic and genuine care for the City. A motion was made by Mayor Hoog,
seconded by Council Member Brown, to ratify the Composite City Manager Performance
Evaluation, as written. The motion carried 5-0. Discussion ensued and included starting salary
increase negotiations at $124,000, a three percent increase and comparisons to other
municipalities' executive based on population and experience. City Manager Morley confirmed
City employees receive a maximum three percent merit increase based on a numerical score.
Discussion continued on possible dollar and percentage increases in salary, lump sum pay out
effects on retirement funds and no bonus was received by City Manager Morley last year. A
motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, seconded by Council Member Morrison, to
increase the City Manager Annual Salary to $124,000. The motion carried 5-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
11. Discuss and recommend a name for the building under construction at 7920 Orange
Avenue, currently referred to as the Multi -Generational Facility: Discussion ensued and
included the idea of commemorating first Mayor Ray Jamieson and first female Council Member
Judge Fran Jamieson, working with the Space Coast Tourist Development Council, the name "Cape
Canaveral Community Center" stands out as a destination and the suggestion to place a
dedication plaque at the Culture, Arts, Preservation and Enrichment (CAPE) Center to honor Mr.
and Mrs. Jamieson. Arlyn DeBlauw, 8931 Lake Drive, suggested "The City of..." be placed at the
beginning of the name for the building. Rocky Randels, Mayor Emeritus, discussed the history of
the project over the years and this is an opportunity for Council to come together and unite in
coming to consensus for the team going forward. Katrina Freeman, 504 Fillmore Avenue,
discussed honoring the many individuals over the decades and suggested dedicating a
community room, garden or statue to certain individuals. Council reached consensus to name
the building City of Cape Canaveral Community Center. A motion was made by Council
Member Kellum, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, to name the Multi -Generational
Facility, the City of Cape Canaveral Community Center. The motion carried 5-0.
12. Discuss and provide Staff with direction regarding hours related to alcohol sales in
the City limits: Council requested Commander Walters speak on the Item to which he expressed
concerns related to alcohol sale hours in the City and collection of data may be too soon yet, an
increase in service calls for law enforcement in the Avon -by -the -Sea area could be related to the
recent passing of Brevard County's 24-hour alcohol sales legislation, the open container
legislation recently adopted by Council, extra costs to provide additional deputies should the data
show an increase in alcohol related service calls and concerns that it may be too soon for Council
to consider an ordinance for first reading due to lack of hard data. Discussion ensued and included
late night traffic on State Road A1A, dangers to children and commuters in the early morning,
businesses versus residents, respecting liberties, possible increase in DUIs, City history of late night
and bottle club drinking and desires to gather more data. Elise Comelchook, business owner,
urged for extending the hours for City sales of alcohol and discussed negative impacts to her
business due to the County legislation. Peter Comelchook, business owner, discussed negative
impacts to his business due to the County legislation. Discussion continued regarding concerns
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over patrons driving after drinking, the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on businesses, desire
to see an ordinance come back to Council in July, surveying businesses and residents, some
restaurant and bar owners may not be interested in staying open later, the number of bars in the
City, convenience stores will be included in the extended sales hours, DUI arrests made during
certain hours and the idea of extending alcohol sales an additional two hours. City Manager
Morley offered to gather objective data from restaurants, bars, other municipalities as well as the
Brevard County Sheriff's Office data. Discussion continued regarding the best way to get citizen
input and attention is to draft, review and properly notice an ordinance regarding this issue. A
motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by Mayor Hoog, for Staff to draft
an ordinance regulating alcohol sales hours in the City, until 4 a.m. daily, back for first
reading to the Regular City Council Meeting in August, with collected survey and data as
discussed. Discussion ensued regarding which meeting to bring the item back to Council and
clarification on what alcohol sales hours and days to include in a draft ordinance. The motion
carried 3-2, with Council Member Brown and Mayor Pro Tem Raymond voting against.
REPORTS:
Discussion ensued regarding stormwater flooding over the past weekend, the City's
infrastructure system designed 60 years ago, Presidential Streets Master Plan, Resiliency Plan,
the rainfall event of Sunday, June 13, 2021 overwhelmed the existing stormwater system, inland
drains should keep debris out of the Lagoon, flooding of homes and cars, amount of rainfall on
Sunday was almost four inches and the time it takes for the water to subside, City stormwater
projects in the works, increase in climate temperatures over the decades caused an increase in
the amount of precipitation, Federal Recovery Fund money is targeted to arrive July 11 and the
conditions placed on the use of those funds, flooding on this scale now happening more often,
the Council has full authority to move money around, difficulties in managing trash and yard
debris, prioritizing Resiliency Plan infrastructure improvements before the 2024 Federal Recovery
Fund deadline and homeowner assistance funds for this type of issue. Katrina Freedman, 504
Fillmore Avenue, discussed flooding issues at the Sand Pebbles Condominium including flooding
in the garages, over curbs and streets, the corrosion of water pipes and a planned assessment,
and the need for bike path signage on Ridgewood Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond discussed the Space Coast League of Cities 2021 Scholarship
Application Deadline extended to August 6, 2021.
ADJOURNMENT: The Meeting was adjourned at 9:26 P.M.
Bob Hoog, Mayor
Mia Goforth; City Clerk
SEAL of
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