HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20220421_workshopCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Hybrid Meeting via GoToWebinar
Thursday
April 21, 2022
6:00 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:02 p.m. City Manager Morley led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor
Council Member
Kim Davis
Mickie Kellum
Wes Morrison
Don Willis
Others Present:
City Manager
City Clerk
Administrative/Financial Services Director
Capital Projects Director
Community and Economic Development Director
Leisure Services/Community Affairs Director
Public Works Services Deputy Director
Capital Projects Deputy Director
Deputy City Clerk
Deputy Community/Economic Dev. Director
Parks and Projects Administrator
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Council Member Absent:
Council Member Angela Raymond
Todd Morley
Mia Goforth
John DeLeo
Jeff Ratliff
Dave Dickey
Molly Thomas
June Clark
Tim Carlisle
Daniel LeFever
Zachary Eichholz
Gustavo Vergara
Byron Keck
Craig Adelman
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Shannon Roberts, resident, discussed concerns regarding the 2022
Vision and Strategic Planning Projects. City Manager Morley explained the reasoning behind the
processes, which feed into the Budget, and how both Projects will merge at some point. Doug
Thomas, Executive Vice President Strategic Government Resources and Facilitator, addressed Dr.
Roberts concerns.
Stuart Smith, resident, discussed the City's Business and Economic Development processes, his
desire to assist the City and join the Business and Economic Development Board by submitting a
Volunteer Advisory Board Application and resume.
DISCUSSION:
1. Review Projects presented at the Strategic Planning Retreat on March 30, 2022 and
Review Draft Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Books for FY22-23 Budget: City Manager
Morley discussed past and current Strategic Planning processes and stated that the purpose of
this Workshop was to re -review the projects previously presented at the March 30 Strategic
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Planning Retreat. This is in preparation for Council's upcoming role to individually rank the
projects in order to complete the Strategic Planning Report.
During the course of the meeting, City Manager Morley clarified that certain projects may
be considered "non-rankable" by Council consensus and further clarified that the Strategic
Planning Project Tally sheets would be appropriately amended to indicate that such projects
have been removed from consideration as a "rankable" project.
Discussion ensued and included the Projects Presented at the March 30, 2022 Retreat:
Center Street Drainage Basin Improvements — the project includes a tidal valve and pump, and
the possible aboveground and underground storage of stormwater; removing blight in the Center
Street area; a developer with possible interest in a mixed -use project; pervious curbing system
test project; co -development of usable business space with on -site stormwater retention;
potential funding from St. Johns River Water Management (SJRWMD) and many low -impact
options. Dr. Roberts discussed Center Street as one of the key places identified for development
during the 2009 Vision Plan.
WRF Effluent/Influent Disc and Drum Filter Installations — Staff provided an overview indicating
the project is behind schedule due to supply chain issues. Staff offered Council the opportunity
for a tour.
Long Point Road Estuary Park — Staff provided an overview indicating the project is on track for
completion December 2022; history of the River Gardens subdivision abutting Long Point Road
and requirements of the SJRWMD.
Oak Lane Improvements — City Manager Morley expressed thanks to Mayor Pro Tem Kellum for
assistance, the project does not include sidewalks, does include installation of curb and French
drain adjacent to the restaurant, budgeting across City Departments; possible Code amendment
regarding City sidewalk policy, and construction scheduled to begin October 2022.
WRF Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) — Staff reviewed the project plans
and costs, spanning two years of the Strategic Plan.
Galactic Park — the project is on hold to provide the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
a staging area during State Road (SR) A1A improvements on corner of North Atlantic Avenue and
SR A1A. Council reached consensus to not add the project to the CIPs and remove from the
Strategic Plan. Dr. Roberts discussed the big -picture value of parks to the community and
confusion from the perspective of residents by putting the project off. City Manager Morley
expressed desire for the Culture and Leisure Services Board to discuss these issues.
Sanitary Sewer GIS Mapping Phase II - Staff provided an overview and indicated that the City is
waiting for new software and that 437 manholes were identified.
Sodium Bisulfate Conversion — Staff reviewed the status and indicated that the installation of a
State Revolving Funded protective structure was necessary before conversion to the new system
could take place. Mayor Morrison requested new CIP reflecting the project completion schedule.
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Canaveral City Park Redevelopment — Staff reviewed the overall project and the items finished and
yet to be finished, funding sources, renewal and replacement, anticipated costs, the new
Community Center and the Culture, Arts, Preservation + Enrichment (CAPE) Center are covered
under one contract with a guaranteed maximum price. Council reached consensus to request
certain modifications on future slides that are used to present projects at the Retreat
showing costs from start to finish.
Civic Hub — Staff reviewed the status of the project, including: demolition bids due May 2, 2022,
the public's involvement in creating a Master Planning document; the possible inclusion of an
underground vaulted stormwater component; the concept of Universal Design which includes
accessibility by all people of all abilities; costs; engineering; closing on the purchase of the
property; asbestos removal as part of the demolition; purchase price; community input; the project
is anticipated to take three -to -four years and potential availability of American Rescue Plan Act
and Tourist Development Council funding and grants.
Deep Injection Well — Staff indicated that the City received correspondence from Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) after City submitted a "wet weather discharge"
exemption request in October 2021, which confirms the City will not be required to install a Deep
Injection Well.
Mayor Morrison recessed the Meeting at 8:13 p.m., the Meeting was reconvened at 8:28 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park — Staff provided an update including: project engineers advised the area
would not capture enough stormwater runoff to make a vaulted system worthwhile; considering
the playground as part of the Master Plan and children will get to vote on playground design.
Presidential Streets Master Plan — Staff provided an update including: the second community
workshop planned for May 10, 2022; the project ranked highest in the 2021 Strategic Planning
Report, corner improvements, and the Plan will take the next 20-25 years to complete.
Environmental Innovation Corridor Project Concept — Staff provided an overview of the project,
including: grant applications, expensive site development, support of the Nature Conservancy, the
Brevard Zoo and other organizations; City Council discussion ensued, including: developing a
portion of the property for a downtown area, development could spur green eco-hub activity,
cost of adjacent properties. Staff further clarified that this item would be ranked as one project.
CAPE Center — Staff explained that the project is ongoing. Council reached consensus to remove
the project from consideration as a "Rankable" project.
Central Ditch Improvements — Staff explained that Tetratech has begun a study on needed
improvements; the study should be completed later in the current fiscal year. However, we will
not know what projects will be required until we receive the report. Council reached consensus
to remove the project from consideration as a "Rankable" project.
Thurm Blvd. Improvements — Staff recommended the project be delayed. Council reached
consensus to remove the project from consideration as a "Rankable" project.
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West Central Blvd. Wet Pond — Staff explained that the project's location is yet -to -be -determined
and this being a "future hope" project based on availability of land for suitable purpose. Council
reached consensus to remove the project from consideration as a "Rankable" project.
Sidewalks (Non -Presidential) — Discussion ensued about the item being a worthwhile, high value
project with no Council objection and existing funds to complete over a two year period. Council
reached consensus to remove the project from consideration as a "Rankable" project as it
is unanimously supported and already budgeted.
Collections System Upgrade — Discussion ensued about the item being mandated by the State.
Council reached consensus to remove the project from consideration as a "Rankable"
project.
Sanitary Sewer GIS Mapping Phase II - Discussion ensued about the item being a 5-year project
mandated by the State. Council reached consensus to remove the project from consideration
as a "Rankable" project.
Canaveral City Park Concession, Press Box and Storage Facility — Staff provided an overview of the
size and location of the proposed facility. City Manager Morley stated the item was initiated by
Mayor Pro Tem Kellum.
Lot Aggregation Program —Staff explained the Program requires Council and CRA Board direction
for Staff to create the necessary plan. Discussion ensued regarding developing this as a tool to
directly combat blight by the CRA purchasing certain abutting parcels, removing dilapidated,
outdated and/or underutilized structures and combining the parcels for sale. Council expressed
an interest in learning more about the program plan.
Neighborhood Commercial Zoning — Staff discussed the potential for creating a new zoning
designation along N. Atlantic Avenue to protect the residential character of the communities
served by the roadway. Possibly leading to a Council workshop and a subsequent Planning and
Zoning Board item for recommendation on scale and compatibility, protecting residential
character, and mixed -use. Dr. Roberts discussed the need for another Comprehensive Plan and
development of North Atlantic Avenue. Discussion ensued regarding the need for more
information and removing the Item as a rankable project. City Council reached consensus to
make this a "Council Item" and requested that Staff bring back a "one page" overview of
the concept for City Council consideration and remove from ranking.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle/Five-Year Solar Streetlight Upgrade/BCSO Rooftop Solar Array/PWS
Administration Building Rooftop Solar Array & Educational Video Series - Staff presented an
overview and explained that the initiative would continue to advance the goals of the City's
Resiliency Plan.
Annual Sea Oat Planting Initiative — Council reached consensus to remove from the rankings
and continue to budget annually.
A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, to
extend the meeting an additional thirty minutes. The motion carried 4-0, with Council
Member Raymond absent.
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City Council "Blue Sky" Projects and/or Initiatives. Council reached consensus to rank or
remove from the rankings the following:
• Increase opportunities for inclusivity, e.g., jobs, greater levels of accessibility at public parks,
facilities, certain programs, and activities — Remove from ranking
• Center Street Proposed Mixed -Use Development — Remove from ranking
• "Dignity Bus" Homelessness Service — Remove from ranking
• What is the City's role in addressing Affordable Housing? — Remove from ranking
• Should the City continue to pay for EV Charging — Remove from ranking
• Potential of insurance companies to pay for wellness benefit memberships to the City's
Recreation Center? — Remove from ranking
• Possibility of City providing matching funds to support FDOT SR A1A safety measures? — Rank
• Improved Beach Accessibility & user experience — Rank
• Performance metrics/dashboard to compare Cape Canaveral to comparable cities - Rank
• Explore reduction in City's LDR Parking Minimums with added benefit to reduce storm runoff
utilizing porous surfaces — Rank
• How do we increase inclusivity/engagement and needs of younger residents ages 25 years or
less? — Remove from ranking
• Cherie Down Park purchase/Gathering Place at Beach — Removed and merged
• Patriots Park as an inclusive park — Remove from ranking
• Pursue a dedicated Economic Development Staff Position — Rank
Discussion ensued and included review of CIPs 5-Year Plan and deadline for revisions in mid -May,
the Re -Visioning anticipated results, proposed Budget and promotion of upcoming Budget
Workshops.
ADJOURNMENT: The Meeting was adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
Wes Morrison, Mayor
Mia Goforth, City Clerk