HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_cc_reg_mtg_minutes_031825CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 6:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Council Members Present:
Council Member Kay Jackson
Mayor Pro Tem Mickie Kellum
Mayor Wes Morrison
Council Member Don Willis
Council Members Absent:
Council Member Kim Davis
Others Present:
City Attorney Anthony Garganese
Interim City Manager/Administrative/Financial Services (AFS)
Director John DeLeo
Interim AFS Director/Finance Manager Cheryl Puleo
AFS IT Manager Michael Schaffer
AFS IT Support Specialist Duncan Grant
Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs (PRCA) Director Molly Thomas
PRCA Deputy Director and Projects and Events Manager John Mayberry
Community and Economic Development (C+ED) Chief
Resilience Manager Zachary Eichholz
Senior Planner Conner Ford
Public Works Services Director June Clark
Public Works Services Deputy Director Jessica Erdman
Building Official, C+ED Patrick Virrill
Deputy Building Official, C+ED Isaac Leite
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Lieutenant Wendy Wheeler
BSO Deputy Joseph Schulze
City Clerk Esther Coulson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Morrison called the meeting to order at 6:0 0 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Willis led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
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3. ROLL CALL
After Mayor Morrison requested that the city clerk call the roll, he declared a
quorum present.
4. APPROVAL Of AGENDA AS WRITTEN OR WITH AMENDMENTS
The city council considered its action to approve the agenda as submitted.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Kellum and seconded by Council
Member Willis that the city council approve this evening's regular agenda as
written.
Mayor Morrison called for a roll call vote on the motion and declared it
carried unanimously.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. A 1 A Pedestrian Hybrid Crosswalk
Council Member Willis, gave a presentation on the efforts to secure a
signalized pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk on the A 1 A Pedestrian
Crosswalk at Taylor Avenue.
Ms. Georganna Gillette, Space Coast (Regional) Transportation Planning
Organization (SCTPO), recognized the ongoing partnership towards the
subject adopted Vision Zero initiative; noted the number of pedestrian
fatalities in the area, and acknowledged safety as a shared responsibility.
She expressed appreciation to the city council for its leadership and
commitment; thanked Council Member Willis for his efforts in advocating
the importance of safety on A 1 A where he is involved as a member of the
Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) Steering Committee, and
outlined the status of FDOT's funded and proposed projects for the
neighborhood.
b. Sea Grape UF IAS
Ms. Holly Abeels, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences (UF/IFAS) Brevard County Extension and Florida Sea Grant
Extension Agent, gave a power-point presentation showcasing best
management practices regarding beachside sea grapes.
Ms. Abeels described the State of Florida Department of Environmental and
Protection's (FDEP's) coastal construction control line permit application
Sprocess with municipalities.
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Council Member Willis pointed out the previous question posed to the city
council on property owners' requirements on trimming sea grapes along
the shoreline; recalled the former community and economic development
director's intent to work on same, and requested that Mr. Deleo provide a
status update report on policies being worked on at a future meeting.
c. Recycling Service Day Change Request -Waste Pro
Mr. Dean Ulrich, Waste Pro Inc., outlined reasons on the request to change
the curbside recycling service days from Tuesdays and Fridays respectively
to Wednesdays; relayed his previous discussions with management staff
who voiced no objections to same, and referred to the authorized
representative provision in the contract on the city manager's
representation on the administration and supervision of the agreement with
Waste Pro.
After Mr. Ulrich referred to Waste Pro's flyer Your Waste Collection Days are
Changing! to provide efficient and effective service sent to individual
households, on behalf of the community, Mayor Morrison expressed
gratitude and complimented Antwone "Brother" and the entire team for
their services. (A copy of the flyer is filed with the supplemental papers to
the minutes of this meeting.)
Mr. Ulrich concurred in the affirmative with Mr. Deleo's suggestion that
arrangements will be made with Ms. Jessica Dovale, City of Cocoa Utility
Support Service Manager, to proceed sending to residents the respective
service change messages on the utility billing notifications scheduled for
mid-April 2025 .
After much discussion, and by unanimous consent, the city council
granted Waste Pro lnc.'s request to change its curbside recycling
service days from Tuesdays and Fridays respectively to Wednesdays
and authorize staff to proceed on same.
d. City Staff Introductions
After Mr. Deleo introduced C+ECD staff Messrs. Patrick Virrill, Building
Official and Isaac Leite, Deputy Building Official, the city council welcomed
them to the city and Mayor Morrison, on behalf of the council, read into the
record his statement expressing appreciation to Mr. Deleo and the entire
staff for their hard work, professionalism and commitment in serving the
community. (A copy of the statement is filed with the supplemental papers
to the minutes of this meeting.)
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6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Ms. Vicki Mace, Cape Canaveral Property Owner, referred to the medical conditions
endured by Council Member Davis, prior to the adjournment of the
February 18, 2025 regular council meeting, where she subsequently received
medical treatment.
Ms. Mace referenced some of the council members' deliberations on public records
at the time of the incident; outlined Mayor Morrison's role in governing the council
meetings, and suggested that he review his leadership over the years to the council,
staff and constituents.
In voicing concerns on safety, Mr. Brad Pervell, City of Cape Canaveral resident,
suggested installing public transportation bump-outs and aligning bus stops on
the north and southbound routes for the free flow of traffic on the A 1A corridor.
Mr. Pervell read into the record a statement thanking elected city officials for
keeping taxes low without an increase and voiced his support and intent to
volunteer with the Space Coast Little League Softball and Baseball. He advocated
for funding towards the single baseball field concession stand proposal and
expressed concerns on the lack of updates from the city regarding the civic hub.
Mr. John Benton, City of Cape Canaveral resident, indicated that he is still waiting
to be scheduled to appear for a code reduction hearing.
Mr. Joe Abreu, City of Cape Canaveral resident, voiced satisfaction in the future
initiative towards the Long Point Road project; requested imminent work be
monitored for long term implications, and anticipated that a workshop would be
held in that regard.
Later in the meeting and after Mr. Abreu, in agreement with Mr. Pervell's comments
on the council keeping taxes low, he questioned the water bill increase to which
Mr. Deleo requested that he send him by email, where a response would be
provided, explaining the 10 percent consumption of water on his water bill.
Ms. Jodie Berger, City of Cape Canaveral resident, expressed appreciation for
Council Member Willis' support; pointed out her previous communications with
the city and BCSO regarding her concerns on the size of the sea grapes on Harrison
Avenue Public Beach Crossover and the activities of the homeless residing in the
area, as revealed in her August 23, 2024 email; a copy of which is filed with the
supplemental papers to the minutes of this meeting.
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Ms. Berger conveyed former discussions with Melanie Cain, FDEP's Environmental
Specialist who issues dune hard-cut field permits for the region where she recalled
her visit to the subject area. After Ms. Berger relayed FDEP's requirements on the
maintenance of same, Council Member Willis concurred with Mayor Morrison's
suggestion that based on Ms . Berger's concerns, a formal process be created
(similar to the council's actions at its February 20, 2024 regular meeting) regarding
the Fillmore Avenue Sea Grape Trimming.
Mr. Michael Corrigan, City of Cape Canaveral resident, property owner and
Bermuda House Condominium Homeowners' Association President, voiced
concerns on the continued overflowing waste on the property; the lack of response
from his calls to the hauler, and acknowledged that there have been no problems
with the collection of recycled waste.
Mr. Corrigan reported on the number of teenagers driving their e-bikes at speed
along the beach where children were present which he indicated poses a potential
safety issue.
Mr. Corrigan addressed the lack of conformity on the design not visible to the
motorists on A 1A's sidewalks and crosswalks.
Ms. Angela Raymond, City of Cape Canaveral resident and property owner, relayed
her witnessing of previous events demonstrated by the city council; encouraged
the council to conduct and accept diverse opinions as a positive, and voiced
concurrence with Ms. Mace' remarks.
By unanimous consent and upon Mayor Morrison's suggestion, the city council recessed its
meeting at 7:44 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The city council considered its action on the following consent agenda items:
a. Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. January 28, 2025 Special Meeting
ii. February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting
b. Interim City Manager Employment Agreement
Approval of the interim city manager's employment agreement.
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c. Executive Recruitment Services Firm -City Manager Contract
Approval of Colin Baenziger & Associates as the executive recruitment
services firm for the city manager contract approved at the
February 26, 2025 special meeting.
At Mayor Morrison's request and by unanimous consent, the city council pulled from
consideration Item 7.a.i. from the consent agenda.
7.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kellum and seconded by Council
Member Willis that the city council approve consent agenda items 7.a.ii, 7.b.
and 7 .c. as previously cited.
Mayor Morrison called for a roll call vote on the motion and declared it
carried unanimously.
a i. January 28, 2025 Special Meeting
After much discussion, Mayor Morrison pointed out Page 3 of 10, public
participation ... referred to his January 28, 2025 letter to the city council
(a copy of which is filed with the supplemental papers to the minutes
of this meeting) and inquired on access to same.
Following further discussion and upon the city attorney's
recommendation, the city council by unanimous consent,
postponed its action to approve the January 28, 2025 special
meeting minutes to the April 15, 2025 regular meeting and
directed the city clerk to compile a verbatim excerpt of Mr. John
Bond's comments made during the public participation portion;
amend the minutes to identify the city employees who appeared,
and correct the spelling of Ms. Vicidomini's name.
8. ITEMS FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 2025-05 SCTPO lnterlocal Agreement
The city council considered its action to adopt Resolution No. 2025-05 the
title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY FLORIDA; APPROVING AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORMATION OF A
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION BY AND
BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION; THE COUNTY OF BREVARD (ALSO
REPRESENTING THE VALKARIA AIRPORT, THE TITUSVILLE-
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COCOA AIRPORT AUTHORITY, AND THE SPACE COAST AREA
TRANSIT), THE CANAVERAL PORT DISTRICT A/K/A THE
CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY, THE CITY OF TITUSVILLE, THE
CITY OF COCOA, THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, THE CITY OF
MELBOURNE (ALSO REPRESENTING THE CITY OF
MELBOURNE AIRPORT AUTHORITY A/K/A MELBOURNE
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT), THE CITY OF WEST
MELBOURNE, AND THE CITY OF PALM BAY, THE NORTH
BEACHES COALITION (WHICH INCLUDES THE CITY OF COCOA
BEACH AND THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL), AND THE
SOUTH BEACHES COALITION (WHICH INCLUDES THE CITY OF
SATELLITE BEACH, THE CITY OF INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH,
THE TOWN OF INDIALANTIC, AND THE TOWN OF
MELBOURNE BEACH), COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS "THE
PARTIES" OR AS THE TPO; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
After discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Kellum and
seconded by Council Member Willis that the city council adopt
Resolution 2025-05 as previously cited.
After discussion, Mayor Morrison called for a roll call vote on the motion
and declared it carried unanimously.
Mayor Morrison opened the public hearings at this evening's meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
b. Second Reading and Public Hearing -Ordinance 2025-01 -
Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management and Future Land Use
Element -Perils of Flood
It now being the time advertised to consider the enactment of Ordinance
No. 2025-01, Mr. Garganese read into the record the following title and
Mayor Morrison called for interested parties to be heard:
ORDINANCE NO. 01-2025; AMENDING THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AND FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENTS TO
ADDRESS PERILS OF FLOOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF 163.3178(2)(F), FLORIDA STATUTES AND
OTHER APPLICABLE LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
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PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS,
SEVERABILITY, INCORPORATION INTO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND LEGAL STATUS OF THE PLAN
AMENDMENTS, SECOND READING. (First reading was held
on December 17, 2024.)
There being no one from the public to come before the city council, by
unanimous consent, Mayor Morrison closed the public hearing.
After Mr. Eichholz noted the track changes on the subject comprehensive
plan in compliance with the state (Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity), a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Kellum and
seconded by Council Member Willis that the city council enact
Ordinance 2025-01 as previously cited to become effective thirty-one
days after the state land planning agency notifies the city that the plan
amendment package is complete according to the law.
Mayor Morrison called for a roll call vote on the motion and declared
it carried unanimously.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no unfinished business items to address at this time .
10. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
There were no items to discuss at this time.
11. REPORTS
a. Monthly Financial Report -January 2025
The monthly financial report for January 2025 was not addressed at this
time.
b. Diamond Award
Later in the meeting, Council Member Willis extended congratulations to
Ms . Thomas for receiving the 2025 East Central Florida Diamond Award from
the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council recognizing the City of
Cape Canaveral Cultural Arts Preservation and Enrichment (CAPE) Center in
the Innovative Places Category.
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c. Tennis Court
Council Member Jackson pointed out her attendance at the recent Culture
and Leisure Services Board meeting. She relayed the temporary solution
proposed by Ms. Marci Lefkoff, Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex Senior
Program Coordinator and Facility Manager, to refurbish the Nancy Hanson
Tennis Court; reported on Ms. Thomas' efforts to work on same, and
thanked staff in that regard.
d. 2024 State of the City
Mayor Morrison commended staff for the city's 2024 State of the City
publication which was distributed to the city council; a copy of which is filed
with the supplemental papers to the minutes of this meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
After further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
' Esther Coulson, City Clerk, MMC