HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20240404_cip_wkshpCITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WORKSHOP MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Thursday
April 4, 2024
1:00 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Morrison called the Workshop Meeting to Order at 1:00 p.m. Council
Member Jackson led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor
Council Member
Kim Davis
Kay Jackson
Mickie Kellum
Wes Morrison
Don Willis
Others Present:
City Manager
City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Administrative/Financial Services (AFS) Director
AFS Senior Accountant
Capital Projects Director
Community + Economic Development (CED) Dir.
CED Deputy Director/Code Enforcement Manager
CED Chief Resilience Manager
CED Senior Planner
Human Resources (HR)/Risk Management Director
Parks, Recreation + Community Affairs (PRCA) Dir.
PRCA Community Engagement Manager
Public Works Services (PWS) Deputy Director
PWS Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) Manager
Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) Lieutenant
Canaveral Fire Rescue (CFR) Chief
Todd Morley
Anthony Garganese
Daniel LeFever
John DeLeo
Joey Blacker
Tim Carlisle
David Dickey
Brian Palmer
Zachary Eichholz
Kyle Harris
Natalie Harmon
Molly Thomas
Amy Moody
Jessica Erdman
David Coulter
Scott Molyneaux
Dave Sargeant
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Review Vision Statement, Mission Statement and Organizational Values and provide
possible changes/affirmation to Staff: City Manager Morley discussed the purpose of the
Workshop and reviewed the Vision Statement. Council had no comments nor suggested revisions.
Mr. Morley reviewed the Mission Statement. City Council reached consensus to reaffirm the
statement. Mr. Morley reviewed the Organizational Values. Discussion ensued. City Council
reached Consensus to leave the Organizational Values as -is. Mr. Morley stated Council Members'
values proposals will be gathered prior to the next annual review of the Organizational Values.
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2. Review Strategic Pillars and how they apply to current and future Projects: City Manager
Morley reviewed the Strategic Pillars. Council had no comments nor suggested revisions.
Shannon Roberts, resident, discussed the Vision Statement, values, suggested a residential
development advisory committee and noted lack of accessibility at the CAPE Center.
3. Receive and discuss CIP Presentations from Staff; discuss City Council "Blue Sky" CIPs;
evaluate and provide direction for inclusion into the FY 24/25 budget: CFR Chief Sargeant
provided an update on replacement of two pumper trucks.
Capital Projects Director Carlisle presented updates regarding Oak Lane Improvements, Thurm
Boulevard Improvements, Canaveral Drainage Basin Improvements, Harbor Heights Stormwater
Pipe Replacement, and the Roadway Repair and Replacement project.
Mayor Morrison recessed the meeting at 2:22 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 2:32 p.m.
CED Chief Resilience Manager Eichholz and CED Senior Planner Harris provided updates on the
BCSO Cape Canaveral Precinct Rooftop Solar Array project, the City of Cape Canaveral Community
Center (C5) Energy Storage System; Presidential Streets Master Plan, Banana River Park Shoreline
Enhancement and, CFR Station #53 Lightning Protection System, plans to purchase a single hybrid
Ford Maverick subcompact pickup truck to replace both CED's Ford Focus Electric and City Hall
Administration's Chevrolet Malibu, efforts to pursue a grant to acquire two Ford F-150 Lightning
pickup trucks to serve as emergency electric generators to power City facilities, and Traffic Safety
Public Art Installation.
PRCA Director Thomas updated the Canaveral City Park Concession Stand, Canaveral City Park
Redevelopment, and Civic Hub. Mr. Morley stated the Civic Hub project will be detailed by Kimley-
Horn and Associates at the April 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. Ms. Thomas continued
with updates regarding replacing the PRCA Jeep with two golf carts, Manatee Sanctuary Park
upgrades, Banana River Kayak Trail Master Plan, potential for tennis courts at Canaveral City Park,
and Center Street Park upgrades, to include the corroding nature of the gazebo. Shannon Roberts,
resident, discussed uses and community input regarding the gazebo. Ms. Thomas updated the
Community Garden and potential replacement. City Council reached consensus to move any
Community Garden -related CIPs to the next Fiscal Year. Ms. Thomas continued with updates to
the Community Center gym court dividers, memorial pavers near the Ridgewood crossover,
addressing unsanctioned memorials, status of former memorial programs sanctioned by the City,
Rovers Space West to be located near Patriots Park, and resurfacing of the existing tennis courts.
Mayor Morrison recessed the meeting at 5:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:44 p.m.
PWS Deputy Director Erdman and IM Manager Coulter provided updates on beach crossover
improvements, pump enclosure structures, sanitary sewer Geographic Information Systems
mapping, replacement bucket truck, City Hall air-conditioning system replacement, City Hall office
build -out, IM building replacement, and IM heavy-duty pickup truck replacement.
All of the presented updates and projects were recapped and financial totals were discussed.
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BLUE SKY SESSION:
Mayor Morrison proposed departmental performance metrics, investing more in existing software
suites, hiring internal Staff auditors, updating the employee handbook and a merit system.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellum proposed low-cost quality of life amenities such as events and parades,
State Road (SR) A1A improvements, and Council Chambers AN reliability improvements.
Council Member Willis requested follow-up on a Code Enforcement handbook, SR A1A
improvements, and safer crosswalks.
Council Member Davis highlighted the need to address SR A1A due to potential increases in traffic,
moving forward with the Civic Hub, and expanding community events.
Council Member Jackson proposed enhanced community surveys, cost-effective ways to address
resiliency and sustainability, and better coordination for disaster recovery plans.
4. Updated Employee Defined Contribution Plan Agenda Item, with additional data as
requested by City Council at March 19, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting: HR Director Harmon
noted an attachment to the item, distributed handouts with comparisons, costs, and benefits, and
stated an updated item will be presented for City Council consideration in the coming months.
NEXT STEPS:
Discussion ensued. City Council reached consensus to hold a second CIP Workshop Meeting in
May, date to be determined.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the Workshop Meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Daniel LeFever, Deputy City Clerk
Wes Morrison, Mayor