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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20221206CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING City Hall Council Chambers 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 Hybrid Meeting via GoToWebinar Tuesday December 6, 2022 6:00 p.m. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Raymond led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Council Member Council Member Kim Davis Mickie Kellum (left at 8:22 p.m.) Wes Morrison Angela Raymond Don Willis (Virtual) Others Present: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Administrative/Financial Services Director Capital Projects Director Community and Economic Development Director Resilience Engineering Services Manager Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Office Manager Parks and Recreation/Community Affairs Director Public Works Services Director Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Todd Morley Anthony Garganese Mia Goforth John DeLeo Jeff Ratliff Dave Dickey Lexi Miller Lisa Day Molly Thomas June Clark Scott Molyneaux COUNCIL MEMBERS OATH OF OFFICE: City Attorney Garganese administered Oaths of Office to Kim Davis and Mickie Kellum. Each made statements related to future objectives and gave thanks to the voters for their respective re -elections. Mayor and Council Members each made statements related to their objectives for the coming year serving the City. SELECTION OF A MAYOR PRO TEM: City Manager Morley explained the process. Mayor Morrison discussed desire for Mickie Kellum to continue serving as the Mayor Pro Tem. Discussion ensued, City Attorney Garganese collected ballots for one round of nominations, and Council Member Willis verbally relayed his nomination. City Attorney Garganese announced Angela Raymond received three votes (attached) to which she responded/accepted the honor. A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Raymond, to appoint Council Member Raymond as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried 5-0. Mayor Morrison congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Raymond. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS WRITTEN OR WITH AMENDMENTS: A motion was made by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Council Member Kellum, to move Item 11 up to just before the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 5-0. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting • December 6, 2022 Minutes • Page 2 of 5 PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS: Presentation in honor of Brevard County Sheriff's Office Sargeant Jason McMillin, commending him for his life-saving actions and dedication to keeping the community safe: City Manager Morley read the Agenda Summary. Mayor Morrison presented the Certificate to Sgt. McMillin, who thanked Council. Receive presentation and provide direction to City Manager regarding Waste Pro Early Renewal Option: Waste Pro Government Affairs Representative Platt Loftis and Division Manager Dean Ulrich introduced themselves, made a presentation to Council, and responded to questions regarding the Early Renewal Option. Discussion ensued and included implementation timeline based on Council approval of a contract addendum, better rate if plan is adopted early, and inquiry into a percentage and franchise fee increase. Mr. Loftis indicated the franchise fee was not discussed. Mr. Ulrich discussed franchise fee increases run with the Consumer Price Index increase. Discussion continued regarding allowing Council more time to consider the issue, and concern for residents. Council thanked Waste Pro for their presentation. Scott Holmes, resident and property owner, discussed satisfaction with Waste Pro services and concerns over roll -off dumpster rentals for residents. Discussion ensued and included desire for Council to receive additional information related to franchise fees and roll -off dumpsters, going out for bid again in two years should Council decide against the Option, other cities rates will double by 2027, and the need to make a decision by December. Council reached consensus to bring the Item back for discussion at the December 20, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Steven Stroud, resident, discussed concerns regarding the Florida Department of Transportation State Road (SR) A1A Improvement Project, opposition to the Project median and negative impacts to drivers making left-hand turns from King Neptune Lane and other similar roadways onto SR A1A. Mayor recessed the meeting at 7:03 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:17 p.m. 11. Discuss and provide direction to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding design considerations for State Road (SR) A1A in Cape Canaveral: City Manager Morley explained the Item. FDOT District 5 Representatives introduced themselves to the Council: Roadway Design Engineer Lori B. Trebitz, In-house Consultant Engineer Anthony Miller, and Traffic Services Manager Chad Lingenfelter. Resilience Engineering Services Manager Lexi Miller discussed the Project. Discussion ensued and included feedback from the public comparing the Conceptual Roadway Options, Alternatives 1 and 2, desire for low-cost, low -maintenance landscaping with native plants, desire to obtain the 35mph speed limit, making a decision for the overall best interest of the City, difficulties regarding access to signalized SR A1A intersections for Long Point Road, King Neptune Lane, Evelyn Court and Columbia Road, and the need to specify the goals discussed in an amended resolution. Arlyn DeBlauw, resident, property owner and City representative on the Space Coast Transportation Organization's Citizens Advisory Committee, discussed concerns over electric bikes and support for Alternative 2. Discussion ensued regarding making a motion to bring a new resolution to a subsequent City Council Meeting, amending the most recent SR A1A Resolution to include the following changes: revisions to the December 2022 roll -plot conceptual design to provide access to SR A1A intersections for Long Point Road, King Neptune Lane, Evelyn Court and Columbia Road; traffic signal and visual/audio crosswalks at Columbia Drive; striped delineation between bike/pedway; and creative low-cost, low - maintenance attractive, native landscaping. City Manager Morley discussed possible access via International Drive. Council reached consensus on Alternative 2. A motion was made by Mayor City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting • December 6, 2022 Minutes • Page 3 of 5 Pro Tem Raymond, seconded by Council Member Davis, to accept Alternative 2. The motion carried 5-0. City Council and City Manager Morley thanked the FDOT Representatives. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, seconded by Council Member Davis, to create a resolution amending the most recent SR A1A Resolution to keep 35mph, add accommodating Cape Gardens and Long Point Road, request a signal at Columbia, add striped delineation between bike and pedway, and add creative, low-cost, low - maintenance, native landscaping. The motion carried 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Morrison removed Item 2. 1. Approve the Minutes of the City Council October 18, 2022 Regular, November 1, 2022 Regular and November 8, 2022 Emergency Meetings. 2. Resolution No. 2022-30; adopting a Fee Schedule for the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex (NHRC); providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date. 3. Approve the proposed 2023 City Council Regular and Budget Meeting Schedule. 4. Approve Purchase and Installation of Municipal Complex Lightning Protection System Upgrade by EMP Solutions, Inc. of Fishers, IN in the amount of $29,300. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, seconded by Council Member Davis, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1, 3 and 4. The motion carried 5-0. #2. Discussion ensued regarding a desire to postpone the Item, the importance of the Culture and Leisure Services Board's work on the issue, similar and previous situations in which Council did not take Advisory Board recommendations, how City Advisory Boards are composed of volunteers dedicated to service, the Board's 3-2 vote being Mayor Morrison's reason for not supporting the Resolution, potential impact of delaying the Item, the rates for the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex not being part of the Community Center, reasons for the Board's 3-2 vote, the City's inability to rely on the honor system for residency status and timed use, arguments on the courts, and some non-residents thinking they can pay the resident rate, a desire to watch the recording of the meeting to understand more about the 3-2 vote, whether or not Council will now question every 3-2 vote situation, how this is one of the reasons City Council Meetings are too long, the desire to accept the Resolution as written, wishes to table the item, and the need to move forward with the Item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, seconded by Council Member Davis, to approve of Resolution No. 2022-30 as written. The motion carried 3-2, with Mayor Morrison and Council Member Kellum voting against. PUBLIC HEARING: 5. Ordinance No. 20-2022; adopting amendments to the Annual General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Agency Fund, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds and Enterprise Capital Fund Budgets for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021, and ending September 30, 2022; providing for an effective date, second reading: City Attorney Garganese read the title into the record. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no discussion, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by Council Member Davis, to adopt Ordinance No. 20-2022, at second reading. The motion carried 5-0. ITEMS FOR ACTION: 6. Appoint a Voting Delegate/Director and Alternate to the Space Coast League of Cities: Council Member Davis suggested Mayor Pro Tem Raymond continue serving as the City's Voting City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting • December 6, 2022 Minutes • Page 4 of 5 Delegate/Director and indicated desire to be the Alternate. Council Member Kellum discussed agreement and support for Mayor Pro Tem Raymond to continue serving as Delegate/Director and Council Member Davis as the Alternate. Mayor Pro Tem Raymond discussed the need to fill a position on the League's Advocacy Committee. A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Willis, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Raymond as the Voting Delegate/Director and Council Member Davis as the Alternate. The motion carried 5-0. Mayor Pro Tem Raymond thanked the Council. 7. Appoint a Council Member as the 2023 Voting Delegate to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board, representing the North Beaches Coalition: Council Member Davis recommended Council Member Willis continue serving as the City's Voting Delegate on the Board. A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, to appoint Council Member Willis as the 2023 Voting Delegate. Council Member Willis stated it would be an honor to continue serving for the City. The motion carried 5-0. 8. Reappoint Resilience Engineering Services Manager Alexis Miller as the City's Representative on the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) Technical Advisory Committee and City resident Arlyn DeBlauw as the North Beaches Coalition Delegate on the SCTPO Citizens' Advisory Committee: City Manager Morley explained both Ms. Miller and Mr. DeBlauw are willing to continue serving the Committees. Mayor recessed the meeting at 8:22 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:31 p.m. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, seconded by Council Member Davis, to reappoint Alexis Miller as the City's Representative on the SCTPO Technical Advisory Committee and Arlyn DeBlauw as the North Beaches Coalition Delegate on the SCTPO Citizens' Advisory Committee. The motion carried 4-0, with Council Member Kellum absent. 9. Consider the Proposal from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KH) in the amount of $15,000 for the completion of an engineering parking analysis, and authorize the City Manager to execute same: City Manager Morley explained the Item. Discussion ensued and included support for a Study ensuring considerations for neighborhood bars, opposition to removing all parking restriction within the City, concern over fairness to what other businesses already had to do to remain compliant with the City Code, concern over costs of doing a study every time Council needs to makes a decision, and support for current parking regulations. Planning and Zoning Board Chair Lamar Russell discussed the history of parking laws in the City, work the Planning and Zoning Board did to help amend the City Code related to bars after NASA's Apollo Program ended, and how the use of professional consulting engineers will allow the Board to make better recommendations to Council. Discussion continued regarding the kind of parameters the City is asking for in the Study related to high density parking, how there has never been enough parking in the City, Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. is included as one of the City's Continuing Consultants, reducing the cost estimate by specifically limiting the scope to bars and restaurants, parking at and adjacent to establishments located near the Circle K on SR A1A, and studying other municipalities for comparison. Kimley Horn Vice President Kelley Klepper referenced an updated version of the Proposal, not distributed to Council, showing fees should have come down from the $15,000 based on the limited scope. Discussion continued regarding postponing the Item, the use of consultants versus Council relying on Board action alone, and the experience of professional consultants keep Council better informed. City Manager Morley explained how the Fire Departments' role is related to occupancy and not driven City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting • December 6, 2022 Minutes • Page 5 of 5 by business parking spaces. Council reached consensus to postpone the Item until the next City Council Meeting in December. 10. Award Bid for construction of Structural Buildings at the Water Reclamation Facility to C&D Construction, Inc. of Cocoa, Florida in the amount of $1,443,700 and authorize City Manager to execute Construction Agreement for same: City Manager Morley explained the Item. Capital Projects Director Ratliff confirmed that this is the last of the projects funded by the City's SRF loan. The Center Street Stormwater Pond Project was originally included in the SRF loan package but was removed due to the City planning a different funding route. Discussion ensued and included how much money the Structural Buildings Project would save due to the protection of equipment at the WRF. A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, to award the Bid. The motion carried 4-0, with Council Member Kellum absent. REPORTS: Mayor Morrison encouraged participation in the City Christmas Giving Tree Program at City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Raymond discussed attendance at the Transportation and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Meeting for the Florida League of Cities, and completion of the Florida League of Cities' Certificate Program for which she will receive a Level Three Gold Certificate of Excellence to be awarded to her at the FLC Annual Conference in August 2023. City Manager Morley discussed Coffee with the City Manager scheduled for Friday, December 9, 2022 at Manatee Sanctuary Park, 10:00 a.m. ADJOURNMENT: The Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Wes Morrison, Mayor Mia Goforth, City Clerk SEAL of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - December 6, 2022 - Attachment COUNCIL MEMBER KIM DAVIS Vote once for Mayor-Pro-Tem-nomination • Kim Davis • Mickie Kellum • Angela Raymond ❑Don Willis COUNCIL MEMBER MICKIE KELLUM Vote once for Mayor Pro Tem-nomination ❑Kim Davis • Mickie Kellum X Angela Raymond ■ Don Willis MAYOR WES MORRISON Vote once for Mayor-Pro Tem-nomination • Kim Davis Mickie Kellum •Angela Raymond ■ Don Willis COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA RAYMOND Vote once for Pro-Tem-nomination Kim Davis • Mickie Kellum ..Angela Raymond • Don Willis - COUNCIL MEMBER DON WILLIS Vote once for Mayor-Pro Tem-nomination ■ Kim Davis ■ Mickie Kellum ■ Angela Raymond l Don Willis