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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-06-2010 RegularCITY COUNCIL MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue TUESDAY April 6, 2010 7:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Bob Hoog Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Council Member Shannon Roberts Council Member Betty Walsh Others Present Acting City Manager Angela Apperson Acting City Clerk Mia Goforth City Attorney Anthony Garganese Public Works Director Walter Bandish Assistant Public Works Director Jeff Ratliff Recreation Director Robert Lefever Building Official Todd Morley Planning & Development Director Barry Brown Fire Chief Dave Sargeant Sheriffs Department Commander Alan Moros PRESENTATIONS: Brevard County Sheriffs Office — Recognition of COP Volunteers Canaveral Precinct Commander Alan Moros recognized and presented plaques to Jack Childs, Mike Cota, Charlie Grimm, Bill Hanson and Bill Suiter for their hard work and dedication to the City and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Cape Canaveral Precinct. The Council expressed thanks on behalf of the residents of the City. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2010 Page 2 of 7 St. John's River Water Management District — Recognition of the City of Cape Canaveral's Water Conservation Efforts The St. Johns River Water Management Intergovernmental Coordinator Ann Bennedetti announced the month of April as Water Conservation Month. She recognized the City of Cape Canaveral's reclaimed water program and commended the City for adopting a landscape irrigation ordinance. Council expressed thanks to Ms. Benedetti and Public Works Director Walter Bandish. Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department - Florida Administrative Code 69A- 60.008 Notice Required for Structures with Light -frame Truss -type Construction Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dave Sargeant presented the Florida Administrative Code 69A- 60.008 Notice Required for Structures with Light -frame Truss - type Construction and explained the department's intention to mail out letters to notify property owners about the requirements and to work with everybody for placement of the decals. Discussion ensued and included how this is a safety requirement for responders; how this is an unfunded mandate of the state; and the consequences of non - compliance. Council thanked Chief Sargeant for the information. REPORTS: Acting City Manager Acting City Manager Angela Apperson distributed the agenda packet for the Strategic Plan Workshop scheduled for April 13, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Council Member Shannon Roberts thanked Ms. Apperson for her leadership with the City's executive team. Sheriff's Department Commander Alan Moros requested permission to contact the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to install a sign on State Road A1A in either direction, in an effort to keep drivers from passing school buses on A1A. Council consensus was reached to have the Acting City Manager draft a letter to the FDOT. Commander Moros reported the status of the Art of Sand event and stated his office should be able to take another officer off this detail. Commander Moros announced Sergeant Joanna Siegel and Lieutenant Mike DeMorat will be leaving the precinct soon. The Council expressed thanks for their service to the City. Sergeant Siegel stated the Neighborhood Watch programs are building up throughout the City. Council requested data showing the increase. Fire Department Chief Dave Sargeant reported the Fire Department has not been turned down yet for the grant to build a new fire station and stated a new grant cycle is coming back around again for this year. He gave Ms. Apperson a copy of an e-mail he received pertaining to this. Chief Sargeant stated his department was able to reduce 8 man hours from the Art of Sand event this past weekend and may be able to cut more hours in the future. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2010 Page 3 of 7 Community Development Department — Building Official Building Official Todd Morley stated the microwave towers would be completed within the next few days. Mr. Morley updated Council on the status of the Azteca restaurant property reporting the demolition issue would be brought back at the next City Council meeting for consideration. Mr. Morley responded to Council inquiry regarding electronic signs for special events at the City entrances. Discussion ensued and included event messages staying up on the signs longer than intended; funding, budgeting and cost analysis to purchase electronic signs. Council reached consensus to task the Acting City Manager with researching alternative funding sources and determining the cost/balance of modernized versions of electronic signs. Recreation Department Parks and Recreation Director Robert Lefever reminded the Council of upcoming events and informing the County owned electronic sign at north end of the City will be removed the next day. Mr. Lefever reported the Friday Fest Family Street Party held April 2, 2010 was a success with almost double the attendance over the first night the event was held in February. Discussion ensued and included a strategically placed walkway for handicapped individuals to access the event. Mr. Lefever recognized Mr. Bandish, Fire Chief Dave Sargeant, Assistant Fire Chief John Cunningham, Mr. Morley, Commander Alan Moros and Canaveral Precinct Deputies for their help behind the scenes with the City's many events, including this year's successful Easter Egg Hunt. Public Works Department Public Works Director Walter Bandish stated the ASR (Aquifer Storage Recovery) wells are still being tested. Discussion ensued and included the need for Port Canaveral Representatives to make a presentation to Council and how they initially declined an earlier invitation extended by the Public Works Director; extending invitation to the Cocoa Utilities Coordinator and the City of Rockledge advisory board on this issue to make presentations at a future meeting; the City of Cocoa's resolution of support; and the need to be proactive rather than reactive to make sure people realize this is a benefit to them. Council reached consensus to encourage Port Canaveral to make a presentation to the Council on this issue at a future City Council Meeting. Mr. Bandish responded to Council regarding Bus Shelters, stating SCAT (Space Coast Area Transit) has not completed the purchase order yet. He stated his department has been in communication with SCAT and the issue is at a standstill. Council reached consensus to have Mayor Randels follow up with SCAT since he is a member of the program's board. Discussion ensued regarding the solar lighting for the City Sign and flag not working at the south entrance of the City on Highway A1A. Council requested a specific solution to the south entrance light at the next City Council Meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the repaving of George King Boulevard in Port Canaveral and the need for repaving of Washington and Church Streets in the City. Community Development Department — Planning and Development Director Planning and Development Director Barry Brown reported John Porter, owner of the Azteca restaurant property, submitted an application requesting the City amend its City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2010 Page 4 of 7 zoning code to allow for commercial parking in the C1 zoning district. He stated this will be taken to the Planning and Zoning Board in the near future for consideration. Discussion ensued and included how the current code addresses the issue and how the cities of Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Malabar allow for commercial parking. Business and Cultural Development Board Chairperson Joanne Muncey responded to Council inquiry regarding the Art of Sand Festival and stated the coordinators of the event would be providing data to the City. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: Leo Nicholas, resident, encouraged the City to go forward with obtaining electronic signs for the City. Discussion ensued and included how the issue had been discussed in prior years, putting the signs at City Hall, Recreation Community Center, and the Community Development Department and at the north entrance of the City; using grants for funding and how the signs would fit in the Visioning project for the City. Joyce Hamilton, resident, gave recognition to the recently installed left hand turn signal at the intersection of Central Boulevard and Highway A1A. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of 02 -16 -2010. 2. Ratification of Proclamation to the Organizers and Artists of the Art of Sand Event, approved at the March 16, 2010 City Council Meeting. 3. Approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Cape Canaveral and the Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County Regarding Disaster Debris Removal. 4. Approve Resolution No. 2010 -06; Relating to Emergency Relief Procedures and Reimbursement for Natural Disasters by the Federal Emergency Management Administration ( "FEMA "); Making Findings; Providing for Expedited FEMA Reimbursements and Audits. 5. Approve Letters requesting support for the Kennedy Space Center 2011 Budget. Ms. Roberts requested Item number five to be removed from the agenda for discussion. A motion was made by Mr. Hoog and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 4. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2010 Page 5 of 7 Item No. 5 — Discussion ensued and included modifying the letters regarding funding of Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and the workforce of KSC. A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 5, with the suggested modifications. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. ORDINANCE: First Public Hearing: 6. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 05 -2010, Amending Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances; Providing a Definition of "Child Care Facility'; Providing that Child Care Facilities May Be Permitted By Special Exception in the R -2 Medium Density Residential District Subject to Certain Conditions; Providing for the Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions; Incorporation into the Code; Severability; and an Effective Date. Attorney Garganese read the title of the ordinance. Discussion ensued and included "adult day care" being excluded from the ordinance; the applicant, Palms East Apartments, intention to primarily serve the complex residents; the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendations; and state statutes regarding child day care facilities. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hoog to approve Ordinance No. 05 -2010, at first hearing. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. DISCUSSION: 7. Update and Take Any Necessary Action on Citizen Request to Repair Deteriorated Trusses and Roof at Neighboring Quad -plex Unit, Address 8740 Croton Court, Ocean Woods subdivision. Mr. Morley reported Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant funds are intended to benefit certain qualified property owners in low to moderate income ranges. He stated Mr. Brown spoke with Mr. Ian Golden who overseas the NSP in Brevard County. Discussion ensued and included how criteria for funding is defined by HUD (Housing and Urban Development); possible legal movement of the property owner's attorney. Attorney Garganese advised the Council that once the property owner's attorney takes action, the City must step back from further involvement. Council reached consensus to remove the item from the next City Council Meeting agenda and include an update in Staff Reports. 8. Proposed Revisions to the Employee Handbook and Implementation of a Supervisor's Guidebook. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2010 Page 6 of 7 Ms. Apperson summarized the purpose of this discussion item and specifically pointing out the recommendations of Jacklin C. Fisher, SPHR. Discussion ensued and included previous City Manager's suggestion to have a workshop regarding this issue; the current policies and procedures possibly leaving the City vulnerable; gaining input from incoming city manager; fee for writing a new policy; possibly gathering comments from Council, creating a document in final form and presenting to incoming city manager to bring to Council for adoption or having the incoming city manager create; consulting with other cities. Council reached consensus to forward concerns to the Acting City Manager, have the City Department Heads review, send to other cities to review and then give to the New City Manager to review and bring back to the Council for adoption. More discussion ensued and included having an outside human resources firm, Innovation HR, make a presentation to the Council for outsourcing of Human Resource services to the City. Council reached consensus to schedule a presentation once the new City Manager is in place. 9. City Employee Retirement/Departure Celebrations for their Service to the City. Discussion ensued and included celebrating and thanking employees as they leave the City; establishing guidelines depending on how many years someone has served the City; funding; expenditures not budgeted for the current fiscal year; upcoming retirement plans for Public Works employees, Mr. Melton Taylor and Mr. Larry McCormack. Council consensus was reached to invite Mr. Taylor and Mr. McCormack to an upcoming City Council meeting to accept plaques from the City recognizing them for their service to the City; inform the City Council when an employee is leaving and for the Acting City Manager to come back the Council with recommendations for a standard policy. More discussion took place regarding the previous City Manager who, per Ms. Apperson, is not yet available to come back to accept recognition for his service to the City. Ms. Apperson encouraged Council to forward wording for a plaque as well. REPORTS: 9:30 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. 10. Council. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos Mayor Pro Tem Petsos inquired about the sewer rate study and parking meter report. Ms. Apperson stated City Treasurer Andrea Bowers is out of the office this week and not sure she will be bringing the items to the next City Council meeting in April or to the first meeting in May. Mr. Apperson indicated Ms. Bowers is very close to presenting the parking meter report. Council Member Roberts Ms. Roberts requested an update on resort rentals. Mr. Morley stated he would email a report to Council in the morning and informed that Mr. Michael Richert, Building City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2010 Page 7 of 7 Inspector, has a series of photographs and is keeping log on the issue, and he is awaiting a finalized report from the City's expert. Ms. Roberts inquired whether the Council desired working with the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce to bring the "Wednesday /Friendsday' event back to the City. Discussion ensued and included how the Business and Cultural Development Board (B &CDB) did not support having the event this year; losing the support of the Radisson Resort at the Port; costs to the City to have the event and how the Chamber is not interested in sharing costs and not interested in making the transition to having the event on another day. Ms. Roberts suggested posting photographs of events in the City on the City website; mentioned the 1513 Celebration in Melbourne Beach, which documents the path of Ponce De Leon; pointed out the importance of planning forward for displaced KSC workers. Ms. Roberts brought up the promotion and branding of the City. Discussion ensued and included the package that the B &CDB is currently working on; the current limited economic development capabilities of the Community Development Department staff and challenges of the Planning and Development Director to handle both being the point of contact for Economic Development and handling the planning needs for the City at the same time; asking the City of Cocoa Beach for funding and inquiring how the City is being promoted for their events. Council Member Walsh Ms. Walsh inquired if the Space Coast League of Cities dinner, being hosted by the City, was still on and Ms. Apperson responded yes. Ms. Walsh inquired about the State of the Port report. Ms. Roberts shared Port Commissioner McLouth mentioned exploration of dockside gambling and casinos at the last Port Canaveral Commission meeting. Mayor Rocky Randels Mayor Randels inquired about the Canaveral Precinct renovations bid. Ms. Apperson explained she and Commander Alan Moros are still developing bid docs and specs, the plans are being printed out of house and once it is finished the bid will be scheduled for an upcoming City Council meeting for approval. Discussion ensued regarding the temporary office space for the precinct. Mayor Randels announced Cape Canaveral Library Director Isabel Escapa will be retiring this year and reported there will be changes in library operations, the SCAT bus program, and the Brevard County Animal Control Services to the City. There being no further business the Meeting adjourned at 9:56 P.M. Rocky Randels , MAYOR Mia Goforth; Acting City Clerk SEAL of Cape Canaveral, Florida