HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20231121_regularCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Hybrid Meeting via GoTo webinar
Tuesday
November 21, 2023
6:00 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Raymond
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL — OUTGOING COUNCIL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Kim Davis
Mickie Kellum (via webinar)
Wes Morrison
Angela Raymond
Don Willis
Others Present:
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Administrative/Financial Services Director
Capital Projects Director
Capital Projects Deputy Director
Community + Economic Development (C+ED) Dir.
Parks and Recreation + Community Affairs Dir.
Public Works Services Director
Executive Assistant to City Manager/Office Manager
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Todd Morley
Anthony Garganese
Mia Goforth
John DeLeo
Jeff Ratliff
Tim Carlisle
Dave Dickey
Molly Thomas
June Clark
Lisa Day
Byron Keck
Scott Molyneaux
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR PRO TEM ANGELA RAYMOND: Mayor Morrison and Council
Members each expressed thanks in honor of Mayor Pro Tem Raymond's service on Council
including Mayor Morrison's poem to Ms. Raymond. Mayor Morrison presented a gift from the
City to Ms. Raymond. Ms. Raymond thanked the City Council, Staff and the community, discussed
her time on Council including implementation of the City's Poet Laureate Program, and read her
poems to City Manager Morley and Staff.
COUNCIL MEMBERS OATH OF OFFICE: City Attorney Garganese administered the Oaths of
Office to Kay Jackson and Don Willis, each made statements, and gave thanks after being seated
at the dais.
ROLL CALL — NEW COUNCIL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Kim Davis
Kay Jackson
Mickie Kellum (via webinar)
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Mayor Wes Morrison
Council Member Don Willis
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS WRITTEN OR WITH AMENDMENTS: Council discussed and
reached consensus to move Item No. 9 prior to the Consent Agenda.
ELECTION OF THE MAYOR PRO TEM: Council discussed and reached consensus to elect a
Mayor Pro Tem via nomination and ballot. Mayor Morrison nominated Council Member Kellum,
who stated she would be honored to serve. Council Member Davis nominated Council Member
Willis. City Manager Morley distributed ballots to Council. City Attorney Garganese gathered the
ballots, and announced the results of three votes out of five for Ms. Kellum. A motion was made
by Council Member Jackson, seconded by Mayor Morrison, to appoint Council Member
Kellum as the Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Ray Zawacki, resident, discussed concerns regarding construction
activity adjacent to Portside Villas, and requested the Council investigate the nuisance, and report
back to that community's board. Community and Economic Development Director Dickey
discussed the City's awareness of the issue which will be a topic for Council to consider at a future
meeting.
Tamara Muhbach, resident and property owner, discussed concerns regarding hate speech at
City Council Meetings and requested the Council address related policies and procedures
regarding prevention of the behavior.
Shannon Roberts, resident and property owner, expressed appreciation for the City's support of
the Candidates Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Space Coast, and discussed
plans for the same in 2024.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Ordinance No. 12-2023; amending Chapter 110 — Zoning, Article IX. — Supplementary
District Regulations, Division 2. — Offstreet Parking Related to Minimum Parking Requirements
for Restaurants and Bars; 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 and explained the Item. Discussion ensued and
included amending the Ordinance to include lodges and clubs such as the American Legion and
the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Public Hearing was opened. The following City residents,
property and business owners, and others discussed or waved their hands in support of the
Ordinance: Andrea Paz Guiton, Susan Denny, Patricia Lowery, Derek Bernard, William Davidson,
Janet Bernard, Celeste Anderson, Elisa Rodriguez, Beth Elliott, Mark Elliott, Wayne Fried, Geoff
Bramlett, Peg S. Schaller, Tamara Muhlbach, Vicky Fried, Dion Reimer, Judith McCarthy, David
McCarthy, Connie Reimer, Marianne Pluchino, Eric Pluchino, Amy Moreau, Ryan Moreau, Sanford
Berg, Carol Berg, Joan Giles, Lee Vicidomini, Daniel Sharpe, and Chris Meredith. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Mayor Morrison recessed the meeting at 7:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:23 p.m.
Discussion ensued and included support for the action, the potential opportunities to improve
stormwater if the measure passes, the challenges of Ellie Mae's opening during the COVID-19
Pandemic, the difference between clubs and lodges, and whether or not to take the Item back
to the Planning and Zoning Board for review. City Attorney Garganese advised that Council may
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add clubs and lodges to the draft Ordinance without sending it back the Planning and Zoning
Board, and discussed how the draft Ordinance title is very specific once its advertised. Discussion
continued including amending the draft Ordinance title, and desire to not delay a second reading
in December. Council reached consensus to amend draft Ordinance No.12-2023, and to strike
later if needed. City Attorney Garganese reviewed the proposed amendments to the draft
Ordinance to add "clubs and lodges" to line 7, page 1; strike "clubs, lodges" on line 38, page 2;
add "clubs and lodges" on line 39, page 2; and beginning on page 3, line 5 to include the
conforming amendment "clubs and lodges" along with restaurants and bars. A motion was
made by Council Member Jackson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, to approve
Ordinance No. 12-2023, as amended, on first reading. Discussion ensued and included the
amendments allow flexibility should Council need it, The motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approve the Minutes for the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting and the October 24, 2023
Workshop Meeting.
2. 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 Alternate on the SCTPO Citizens' Advisory Committee.
3. Approve the proposed 2024 City Council Regular and Budget Meeting Schedule.
4. Approve quote from Tetra Tech in the amount of $96,078 for the completion of the
Stormwater Management Infrastructure Mapping Project and authorize the City Manager
to execute the same.
5. Approve quote from Angco Striping, Inc. in the amount of $59,138 for the striping of traffic
and bike lanes on multiple roads/pedways and authorize the City Manager to execute the
same.
6. Approve quote from WAPRO USA in the amount of $76,431.00 for the purchase of a
WASTOP Backflow Prevention Valve to be installed as part of the Center Street Drainage
Improvement Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
7. Approve Agenda Item policy recommendation regarding the Unfinished Business of City
Council Discussion Items.
A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by Council Member Davis, to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. Ordinance No. 11-2023; 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, 2022, and ending September 30, 2023;
providing for an effective date, second reading: City Attorney Garganese read the title into the
record. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed.
Discussion continued. A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to adopt Ordinance No. 11-2023, on second reading. The motion carried 5-0.
ITEMS FOR ACTION:
10. Appoint a Council Member as the 2024 Alternate Delegate to the Space Coast
Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board, representing the North Beaches
Coalition: City Manager Morley discussed Council Member Willis' wish to continue to serving on
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behalf of the City if the Council so desires, and Council Member Willis confirmed the same. A
motion was made by Council Member Jackson, seconded by Council Member Davis, to
appoint Council Member Willis as the Alternate Delegate to the Space Coast
Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board. Discussion ensued regarding
support for Council Member Willis to continue representing the City. The motion carried 5-0.
11. Appoint a Voting Delegate/Director and an Alternate to the Space Coast League of
Cities: Mayor Morrison explained the Item. Discussion ensued and included Council Member Willis
and Mayor Pro Tem Kellum nominations of Council Member Davis for Voting Delegate. Council
Member Davis accepted, thanked Council for the nomination, and nominated Council Member
Willis to serve as the Alternate. Council Member Willis accepted the role of Alternate Voting
Delegate. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, seconded by Council Member
Davis, to appoint Council Member Davis as the Voting Delegate, and Council Member Willis
as Alternate Voting Delegate, to the Space Coast League of Cities. The motion carried 5-0.
12. Approve proposal from Centroid Diversified LLC, in an amount of $588,818.05 for
construction of the Center Street Drainage Improvements and authorize the City Manager to
execute Construction Agreement for same: City Manager Morley explained the Item, including
the amount of preparations to be done before materials are due to be delivered in April 2024.
Discussion ensued and included importance of this citizen -supported issue, funding through the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and American Rescue Plan Act for which
the City may bill FDEP for along the way, and the schedule to complete the Project before June 1
2024. A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by Council Member Davis,
to approve the Item. The motion carried 5-0.
13. Approve proposal from Centroid Diversified LLC, in an amount of $402,311.00 for
construction of the Veterans Memorial Park Enhanced Bio-swale and authorize the City
Manager to execute Construction Agreement for same: City Manger Morley explained the Item
including funding through the National Science Foundation Grant Program. Discussion ensued
and included support for the Item, citizen input, the positive impact the Project will have on the
community, and working with Stetson University in testing phases of water and plant life for a
nationwide case study. A motion was made by Council Member Willis, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to approve the Item. The motion carried 5-0.
REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Kellum extended a Happy Thanksgiving to Staff and Council.
Council Member Willis discussed Coffee with the Cop scheduled for December 4, 2023 at Manatee
Sanctuary Park from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Fraud, Scams
and Identity Theft Presentation + Community Food Drive scheduled for December 7, 2023 at the
Cape Canaveral Community Center from 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Council Member Jackson discussed appreciation to City Manager Morley and Staff for taking the
time to meet with and assist her, and looking forward to serving on the City Council.
Mayor Morrison congratulated the new City Council, thanked City Staff, and encouraged
participation in the many upcoming City events including Giving Tree Program beginning
November 27, 2023, running through December 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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City Manager Morley announced the Coffee with the City Manager is re -scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Manatee Sanctuary Park and will cover both November and
December Council Meetings, and resume again in January 2024.
Administrative/Financial Services Director DeLeo announced the City's annual audit will take place
the following week.
ADJOURNMENT: The Meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Wes Morrison, Mayor
Mia Goforth, City Clerk
SEAL of
Cape Canaveral, Florida