HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20240917_regularCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Hybrid Meeting via GoTo webinar
Tuesday
September 17, 2024
6:00 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:43 p.m. Council Member Davis 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
City Clerk
Administrative/Financial Services (AFS) Director
AFS Senior Accountant
AFS Manager
AFS IT Manager
Capital Projects Director
Community & Economic Development (C+ED) Director
C+ED Chief Resilience Manager
C+ED Senior Planner
Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Parks, Recreation + Community Affairs (PRCA) Director
Public Works Services (PWS) Director
PWS Infrastructure Maintenance Manager
Brevard County Sheriff's Officer Lieutenant
Canaveral Fire Rescue Chief
Todd Morley
Anthony Garganese
Mia Goforth
John DeLeo
Joey Blacker
Cheryl Puleo
Michael Schaffer
Tim Carlisle
Brianna Soat
Zachary Eichholz
Kyle Harris
Natalie Harmon
Molly Thomas
June Clark
David Coulter
Scott Molyneaux
Dave Sargeant
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. Motion carried 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS:
Presentation by Brevard Homeless Coalition Executive Director Amber Carroll: Ms. Carroll
discussed the Item, Council thanked her for the presentation, and Mayor Morrison indicated Staff
would contact her with the outcome of Agenda Item 14.
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
City Council Regular Meeting • September 17, 2024
Minutes • Page 2 of 4
Presentation of the Florida League of Cities University Gold Certificate of Excellence to Council
Member Don Willis: Mayor Morrison explained the Item and presented the Certificate to Council
Member Willis. Council Member Willis expressed appreciation to the Florida League of Cities and
the City allowing him to participate in the program.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: John Benton, visitor, discussed a Code reduction hearing.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Morrison removed Item 2.
1. Approve Minutes for the August 12, 2024 Budget Workshop Meeting.
2. Approved Minutes for the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting.
3. Approved Minutes for the September 3, 2024 Special Meeting.
4. Resolution No. 2024-10; authorizing an addendum to the Agreement for Municipal Law
Enforcement Services between the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida and Wayne Ivey, as
Sheriff of Brevard County, Florida; providing for the repeal of prior, inconsistent
resolutions, severability and an effective date.
5. Resolution No. 2024-11; authorizing an addendum to the Contract for Fire Protection and
Emergency Medical Services between the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida and the Cape
Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent
resolutions, severability and an effective date.
6. Resolution No. 2024-12; reappointing a member to the Board of Adjustment; appointing
and reappointing members, and appointing a first alternate to the Culture and Leisure
Services Board of the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent
resolutions, severability and an effective date. (Stephen Slaton, Brad Pervell, Tina Freeman,
Virginia Scott, and James Stobie)
7. Approve Mutual Aid Agreement between the 45th Space Wing and the City of Cape
Canaveral, for fire protection and hazardous materials incident response and authorize the
City Manager to execute same.
8. Approve the Seventeenth Addendum to Professional Services Agreement for Fertilization,
Insect, Disease, Weed Control, and Pest Control Services in the amount of $64,688.47 with
Black's Spray Service, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
9. Approve the Fifth Addendum to Professional Services Agreement for Mowing and
Landscaping Services in the amount of $309,870.25 with U.S. Lawns of Brevard (dba Micnor
Corporation) and authorize City Manager to execute same.
10. Approve FY 2023/24 City Budget expenditure of a total amount not to exceed $76,900 to
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for engineering/design costs associated with the
Presidential Streets improvements for stormwater remediation outside the CRA boundary.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, seconded by Council Member Willis, to
approve Consent Agenda Items, 1 and 3 through 10. The motion carried 5-0.
#2 Mayor Morrison read two emails received by the City earlier in the day between citizen
Tamara Muhlbach and City Clerk Goforth, attached herewith, regarding a request to amend the City
Council Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by
Mayor Morrison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum, to amend the City Council Regular
Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024 as discussed. Discussion ensued regarding addressing Ms.
Muhlbach's requests during Public Participation in previous meetings, having asked five times now
who allegedly falsified the public records related to the City's investigation into 116 Jackson Avenue,
and which can be discussed under upcoming Agenda Item 15. The motion carried 5-0.
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
City Council Regular Meeting • September 17, 2024
Minutes • Page 3 of 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11. Resolution No. 2024-13; adopting a Final Millage rate for the levy of Ad Valorem Taxes
for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 on all taxable property located within the City of Cape Canaveral,
Brevard County, Florida; providing for an effective date: Mayor Morrison read the title into the
record. City Manager Morley explained the Item. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Mayor
Pro Tem Kellum, seconded by Council Member Jackson, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-13.
Discussion ensued. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing
was closed. The motion carried 3-2, with Council Members Davis and Willis voting against.
12. Ordinance No. 19-2024; adopting the Annual General Fund, Wastewater Enterprise
Fund, Stormwater Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Capital Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital
Project Funds and Agency Fund Budgets for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2024, and
ending September 30, 2025; 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. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum,
seconded by Council Member Willis, to adopt Ordinance No. 19-2024, at second reading.
The motion carried 5-0. AFS Director DeLeo and City Manager Morley each thanked Staff, and
the Council thanked Staff.
ITEMS FOR ACTION:
13. Provide direction to Staff regarding proceeding with awarding bid from Atlantic
Development of Cocoa, Inc. for Oak Lane Improvements in the amount of $806,571.50: City
Manager Morley explained the Item. City Attorney Garganese discussed the Easement Agreement
related to the property located at 8803 North Atlantic Avenue (currently La Cantina Restaurant),
but acquisition is complicated due to the passing of one of the property owners, and ownership
interest is currently in probate. He advised Council may approve the full contract, including the
work in the easement area, and if the easement is not acquired the City can issue and execute a
deductive change order for the work related to the easement. A motion was made by Mayor
Pro Tem Kellum, seconded by Council Member Jackson, to award the Oak Lane
Improvement project to Atlantic Development of Cocoa, Inc., and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Construction Contract, with the City Attorney modifying the
Contract to address the work related to the Easement area as a possible Change Order. The
motion carried 5-0.
14. Consider designating a City Staff member to work with the Brevard Homeless
Coalition's House Bill 1365 Advisory Council: Discussion ensued. Council reached consensus not
to appoint a representative from the City at this time, and to check back with the Coalition in
July 2025. Discussion ensued regarding data and statistics provided by the Coalition.
Mayor Morrison recessed the meeting at 8:09 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:23 p.m.
ITEM FOR ACTION:
15. Update to the January 24, 2024 Special City Council Meeting: City Manager Morley
reviewed the status of the Update. Discussion ensued. Council reached consensus for the Mayor
to have meetings with the City Manager and City Attorney, and City Engineers Kimley-Horn
and Associates and City Staff as needed, in order to define his goals and outcomes at a future
Special Meeting.
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
City Council Regular Meeting • September 17, 2024
Minutes • Page 4 of 4
REPORTS:
Council Member Willis discussed desire for Council support in directing Staff to create a process
and procedure for the trimming of vegetation along the beach dunes. City Manager Morley tasked
Staff to research all current documentation regarding sea grapes, sea turtle guidelines, and
camping along with what other cities are doing, and will provide that information for Council.
Council Member Willis announced his appointment to the Florida Department of Transportation
District 5 Steering Committee.
Council Member Jackson discussed collaboration with Staff towards implementing a City Cyber
Security Plan, being awarded a Certificate of Completion from Florida International University for
completing online study of Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy Professional Education
Program, and working with the City Manager and City Attorney on a Live Local Act resolution for
the October City Council Regular Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellum inquired about Cherie Down Park status with the City. City Manager Morley
indicated Staff is waiting for Brevard County to settle lifeguard program issues before re -
engagement.
Mayor Morrison expressed thanks to the Council for adoption of the Fiscal Year 24/25 Budget,
indicating that it was the only Budget he voted for out of the seven adopted by Council, and
discussed interest in seeing what other cities have done.
ADJOURNMENT: The Meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Mia Goforth, City Clerk
Wes Morrison, Mayor
SEAL OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
Attachment to the September 17, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
From: Mia Goforth
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 12:30 PM
To: 'Tamara Muhlbach'
Cc: Todd Morley; Daniel LeFever; Lisa Day; Anthony Garganese
Subject: RE: City Council Meeting Public Participation - Response
Importance: High
Good afternoon,
You're email below is received. The City Council Meeting minutes capture the actions taken by the Council. The
minutes do not reflect verbatim or summarize individual comments. Public Participaction comments are
captured via the City's YouTube Channel. However, it is Council's discretion to amend minutes as they see fit
via majority vote.
Thank you.
Mia Goforth, CMC
City Clerk + Records Custodian
m.goforth@capecanaveral.gov
(321) 868-1220 x207
100 Polk Avenue — P.O. Box 326
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
From: Tamara Muhlbach <tammuhlbach4@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 12:00 PM
To: City Clerk <CityClerk@capecanaveral.gov>; Kay Jackson <k.jackson@capecanaveral.gov>; Don Willis
<d.willis@capecanaveral.gov>; Wes Morrison <W.Morrison@capecanaveral.gov>; Mickie Kellum
<m.kellum@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Kim Davis <council.davis@capecanaveral.gov>
Subject: City Council Meeting Public Participation
Hi,
I am unable to attend the meeting today.
The August 2024 meeting minutes do not accurately record my comments during public participation. My ask was that
the records show that I have asked 4 times for the information on who falsified the public records by entering the
complaint dated 5/24/23. Instead, a watered clown cryptic comment were in the meeting minutes. Since another month
has gone by, I would like the records to reflect that on 5 separate occasions I have asked for this information.
Thank you
Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of
Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless
otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address
released in response to a public -records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office
by phone or in writing.