HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20230321_regularCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Hybrid Meeting via GoToWebinar
Tuesday
March 21, 2023
6:00 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Kellum led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Kim Davis
Mickie Kellum
Wes Morrison
Angela Raymond
Don Willis
Others Present:
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Capital Projects Director
Community and Economic Development (C+ED) Director
C+ED Senior Planner
C+ED Resilience Engineering Services Manager
Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Office Manager
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Canaveral Fire Rescue Chief
Canaveral Fire Rescue Deputy Chief/Chief of Operations
Todd Morley
Anthony Garganese (arrived 6:03 p.m.)
Mia Goforth
Jeff Ratliff
Dave Dickey
Kyle Harris
Lexi Miller
Lisa Day
Scott Molyneaux
Dave Sargeant
Chris Quinn
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS WRITTEN OR WITH AMENDMENTS: A motion was made by
Council Member Willis, seconded by Council Member Davis, to approve the Agenda as written.
The motion carried 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS:
Presentation of Proclamation declaring April as "Water Conservation Month" to James Cannon,
Intergovernmental Coordinator from the St. Johns River Water Management District: Mayor
Morrison read and presented the Proclamation to Mr. Cannon. Mr. Cannon discussed the crucial
importance of water conservation and simple ways to save water around the home. Resilience
Engineering Services Manager Miller discussed the City's Adopt -A -Rain Barrel Program beginning
April 2023.
Presentation of a Proclamation in observance of March 29, 2023 as National Vietnam War
Veterans Day to Post Commander Gerald "Jerry" Mierle, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10131
in Cape Canaveral, to honor Vietnam Veterans and their families on behalf of a grateful nation:
Mayor Morrison read a prepared statement honoring all Veterans .of the Vietnam War which
included the story of United States Army Sergeant First Class, and Medal of Honor recipient Melvin
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Morris, who was invited to attend the proceedings. Mayor Morrison requested the Council join
him in standing in front of the dais while he read and presented the Proclamation to VFW Post
10131 Commander Mierle and Sgt. Morris. Council Member Kellum, who serves as the VFW Auxiliary
President, presented a Vietnam War Veterans Flag from the VFW to Sgt. Morris who then presented
it to the City, to be flown the week of National Vietnam Veterans Day, March 27-31, 2023.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: City residents and property owners expressed grief and frustration
over the loss of their longtime friend, neighbor, Vietnam War Veteran and City resident Bill
Grover, after having been struck and injured crossing State Road A1A (A1A). Sarah Soloski, Calvin
Hair, Edward Ring, Kristin O'Connor, Cheryl Sims, Deanna Randall, and Mary Beth Duggan each
discussed the urgent need for immediate improvements on A1A, and requested help from City
Council to install more cross -walks and/or traffic lights, especially in front of City Hall, before
more injuries or deaths occur. Discussion included Council Members' expressed condolences,
efforts over the past six years by the City to make Al A improvements a priority, mutual frustration
over accidents and deaths on the roadway, the Florida Department of Transportation
Improvement Plan for Al (Plan), the City's desire to try to get improvements done in the interim
before the Plan is implemented, and the need for pedestrians to use existing crosswalks when
crossing the road.
Michael Dagen, property owner, discussed the advantages of and desire to change the City's
short-term rental minimum to three days.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Pro Tem Raymond removed Item 2.
1. Approve the Minutes of the City Council February 7, 2023 Workshop, and February 21,
2023 Workshop and Regular Meetings.
2. Resolution No. 2023-03; adopting a Golf Cart Local City Road Network Map within the
jurisdictional limits of the City of Cape Canaveral; authorizing the purchase and installation
of appropriate signage along said local street network; incorporating the Golf Cart
Network Map into Chapter 74, Article IV of the City Code; providing for the repeal of prior
inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date.
3. Approve purchase and replacement of a new Air/Light Truck, in the amount of $600,000,
as included in the FY22-23 Budget of Cape Canaveral Fire/Rescue Equipment.
4. Approve Right of Entry and Installation Agreement between Wave Development, LLC
(Owner) at 8801 Astronaut Boulevard and the City of Cape Canaveral in the amount
$49,508 and Authorize City Manager to execute same.
A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by Council Member Kellum, to
approve the Consent Agenda Items 1, 3 and 4. The motion carried 5-0.
#2 Discussion ensued and included opposition to and support for golf carts, the pros and
cons of adopting the Resolution, the Council -approved Safety Study by Kimley Horn and
Associates, electric bike and low -speed vehicle usage, streets deemed unsafe within the Safety
Study, and the overall danger of crossing A1A. A motion was made by Council Member Kellum,
seconded by Council Member Willis, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-03, as written. The
motion carried 3-2, with Council Member Davis and Mayor Pro Tem Raymond voting
against. City Attorney Garganese explained the Item. City Manager Morley discussed next steps
including a fee resolution and inspection schedule to be presented to Council at the May Regular
City Council Meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. Ordinance No. 04-2023; updating construction standards related to the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) and participation in the NFIP's Community Rating System;
amending Chapter 90, Article II Floodplain Management; amending Chapter 82, Buildings and
Building Regulations; 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. The Public Hearing was opened. There being
no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. Resilience Engineering Services Manager Miller
discussed how the community will be impacted regarding the changes to critical infrastructure
the NFIP will make. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, seconded by Council
Member Willis, to adopt Ordinance No. 04-2023, at first reading. The motion carried 5-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
6. Discuss tasking Jason Steele, City of Cape Canaveral Legislative Advocate, to work
toward repeal or clarification of Senate Bill 4-D and relief of insurance premium increases for
Florida homeowners. (Submitted by Council Member Willis): Council Member Willis explained
the Item. Discussion ensued and included concerns regarding how the increase in insurance will
impact the community and the City should the proposed Bill be passed into law, an email Mayor
Morrison read into the record (attached), and Council Member attendance at the Florida League
of Cities Legislative Action Days in April. Arlyn DeBlauw, resident and a Director of the Space Coast
Condominium Association, discussed the urgent need to extend the structural engineer inspection
requirement beyond December 2024 and concern regarding State legislators' failure to
understand the full impact of the proposed measures. Shannon Roberts, resident, discussed
revenues the City receives from condominium property owners, retirees on fixed income and
possible negative impacts as a result of the insurance increases. City Manager Morley stated Mr.
Steele received a copy of this Agenda Item last week and requested clarification from Council on
the action preferred regarding Senate Bill 4-D to either repeal, amend or both. Discussion ensued
regarding the action. A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Raymond, to task Jason Steele with advocating for the repeal of Senate Bill 4-D. The
motion carried 5-0.
7. Discuss Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs department participation in bicycle
safety certification provided by the Space Coast Transportation Organization. (Submitted by
Council Member Willis): Council Member Willis explained the Item. Discussion ensued and
included support for the idea, the City's past bicycle safety efforts, future educational
opportunities, and coordination with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Council reached
consensus for Staff to move forward with the Program.
REPORTS: Mayor Pro Tem Raymond discussed participation on the Florida League of Cities (FLC)
Advocacy Committee, top priorities and plan to attend the FLC Legislative Action Days the week
of April 2, 2023.
Council Member Willis discussed his plan to host Coffee with a Cop on April 3, 2023 at Banana
River Park.
Council Member Davis discussed plans to attend FLC Legislative Action Days the week of April 2,
2023 and looking forward to discussing ideas related to the Americans with Disabilities Act at the
upcoming Strategic Planning Retreat.
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Council Member Kellum discussed appreciation for Staff in coordinating the Vietnam War
Veterans Agenda Item, honoring those who served and who were in attendance earlier in the
Meeting and looking forward to the Strategic Planning Retreat.
Mayor Morrison discussed plans to attend FLC Legislative Action Days the week of April 2, 2023,
thanked Staff and shared comments related to how today was a special Meeting regarding the
City's chance to honor the Vietnam War Veterans.
City Manager Morley discussed the City's Strategic Planning Retreat is scheduled for Wednesday,
March 29, 2023, time off for vacation from March 30 through April 13, 2023 with City Clerk Goforth
serving as Acting City Manager during that time, Coffee with the City Manager scheduled for
Friday, March 24, 2023, and reported he will task Staff with scoping out the pros, cons and costs
of a City -owned and operated electric vehicle charging program.
ADJOURNMENT: The Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
(Signature)
Wes Morrison, Mayor
(Signature)
Mia Goforth, City Clerk
SEAL OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
From: Wes Morrison
To: Mia Goforth; Daniel LeFever
Subject: Fwd: HB 1395
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:05:01 PM
Hi Mia/Daniel,
I plan on reading this short email into the record during our Discussion Item this evening and I
will provide printed copies if needed.
Wes Morrison
Mayor
City Hall Office
100 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
www.CityOfCapeCanaveral.org
Begin forwarded message:
From: Michael Hartman <mm1370@aol.com>
Date: March 21, 2023 at 12:42:38 PM EDT
To: Tyler.Sirois@myfloridahouse.gov, randyfine@hotmail.com,
mayfield.debbie.web@flsenate.gov
Cc: Don Willis<d.willis@cityofcapecanaveral.org>, Wes Morrison
<W.Morrison@cityofcapecanaveral.org>, michaelnerlinger@gmail.com,
gsdog129@gmail.com, bcogswel12@cfl.rr.com, jillybean50322@gmail.com
Subject: HB 1395
Reply -To: Michael Hartman <mm1370@aol.com>
Please amend HB 1395 to repeal SB 4D. The 172 condo owners at Puerto Del Rio
Condominiums in Cape Canaveral are already struggling with inflation and rising
insurance rates. Our insurance increased this year from $205,000 to $728,000.
Our other operating expenses increased by approximately another $80,000. We
are responsible condo owners and include preventative maintenance and capital
expenditures in our budget to keep our property and buildings in first-class shape.
The mandates created under SB 4D are another example of government dictating
how people have to live their lives.
Republicans are supposed to be the party of personal responsibility and small
government. Republicans need to prove that by repealing SB 4D and allowing
condominium associations the right to govern themselves free of costly and
unnecessary government regulations.
Sincerely,
Michael Hartman
President
Puerto Del Rio HOA
8914 Puerto Del Rio Drive #303
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
321-223-8650