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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11-16-2010 RegularCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY November 16, 2010 7:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 7:09 P.M. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Council Member Council Member Others Present Bob Hoog Buzz Petsos Rocky Randels Shannon Roberts Betty Walsh City Manager City Attorney Parks and Recreation Director Public Works Director Assistant Public Works Director Building Official Planning and Development Director Brevard County Sheriff Commander. Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief City Clerk David L. Greene Anthony Garganese Robert Lefever Walter Bandish Jeff Ratliff Todd Morley Barry Brown Alan Moros John Cunningham Angela Apperson OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS: Mayor Randels presented an appreciation plaque to Ms. Roberts for her service since 2006. Ms. Roberts indicated it was an honor and joy to serve as a Council Member and to serve the community. She expressed her appreciation of the other City Council Members, the City Staff and the many Advisory Board Members. She noted many areas where progress has been made and listed areas where she believes the work needs to continue. OATH OF OFFICE: Attorney Garganese administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Petsos and Mr. Morgan. Mr. Morgan took his place on the Council. A City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting November 16, 2010 Page 2 of 4 ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM: Mr. Petsos nominated Ms. Walsh for Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Mr. Hoog. Mr. Morgan nominated Mr. Hoog as Mayor Pro Tem. After a brief discussion, Ms. Walsh conceded the nomination to Mr. Hoog. Mr. Randels seconded the nomination of Mr. Hoog as Mayor Pro Tem. The nomination carried unanimously, after a roll call vote. PRESENTATION: Presentation from Waste Pro, USA to the Canaveral Police Athletic League Mr. Ted Oglesby presented a check for $1,000.00 to the Police Athletic League. Presentation from the American Red Cross, Mid - Florida Region Ms. Ruth Bently reviewed a power point presentation which explained the mission and work of the Red Cross; how funds are received; the disaster relief efforts for single and multi - family residential fires; the services to the Armed forces; and the Disaster Response in 2010. Ms. Bentley noted the need for additional volunteers and funding. She encouraged community members to get training and prepare for disasters. REPORTS No reports were received. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: Linda Meeuwenberg spoke about a parking issue she is having at her residence on Canaveral Beach Blvd. Mr. Greene indicated the Public Works Department will look into the matter. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Randels inquired if any items are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mr. Petsos requested item number two be removed for discussion. 1. Approve Minutes for Special City Council Meetings of 06 -25 -2010, 07 -28 -2010 and 09 -13 -2010: 2. Change Order #4: Approve the Use of STS Paveway System Crosswalks for the Ridgewood Avenue Improvements Project in Lieu of brick pavers for a cost savings of $26,426.25 A motion was made by Mr. Hoog, seconded by Mr. Petsos, to approve item number one. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. Item Number 2 : Assistant Public Works Director Jeff Ratliff explained the issues surrounding the installation of the brick pavers and the recommendation to use "STS" at the intersections. Discussion ensued and included how the existing "STS at N. Atlantic Avenue is wearing; that the City of St. Augustine is removing the "STS "; the length of City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting November 16, 2010 Page 3 of 4 time it takes to install the bricks; the cost savings that could be derived by the use of "STS" instead of brick; that FDOT does not recommend the use of brick; the work recently performed in Rockledge and the "STS" was selected due to cost and that they are having problems with other intersections where this product was installed; that there are other applications that could be used as well; the unevenness that brick pavers produce; whether colored stamped concrete would have different colors for each batch of concrete; the maintenance of traffic while the bricks are being installed; the wear ability of STS; and the need for staff to investigate all options and have documented backup for recommendations. This item will be considered at a future meeting. ORDINANCE: Second Public Hearing: 3. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 17 -2010, amending Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances to add Assisted Living Facilities as a Special Exception Use in the R -3 Medium Density Residential District and the C -1 Low Density Commercial District Subject to Certain Requirements; Updating Definitions: Providing for Parking Requirements; Making Conforming Amendments to Chapter 110; 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 into the record. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos, seconded by Ms. Walsh, for approval of Ordinance No. 17 -2010. The Public Hearing was opened and included where the proposed Assisted Living Facility would be built, to which Mayor Randels responded on West Central Avenue; and the evacuation of individuals living at the facility, to which Mr. Greene responded the evacuation plan is regulated by the State and the County. The Public Hearing was closed. The difference between a nursing home and an assisted living facility was noted as well as a recent newspaper article which explained the need for Assisted Living Facilities in Brevard County. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. DISCUSSION: 4. Ordinance No. 14 -2010. Amending Chapter 54. Parks and Recreation, of the Code of Ordinances; Authorizing the City Council to Award Franchises for Commercial Vending Activities on the City's Beaches by Competitive Bid Pursuant to Certain Requirements and Restrictions: Providing for the Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions: Incorporation into the Code: Severabilitv: and an Effective Date Attorney Garganese read the title of the Ordinance into the record. He noted changes to limit the franchises to two; limited vending to only food and non - alcoholic beverages; and the elimination of the vendor appearance requirements. The discussion included whether the changes to the Ordinance will affect the business at Cape Caribe; that some vendor appearance regulations are necessary to ensure individuals will not be scantily clothed; the need to ensure a photo ID was still a requirement; whether the means of propulsion for the vending cart has been regulated by the Ordinance; how the item arrived back before the Council instead of having a referendum; how interested City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting November 16, 2010 Page 4 of 4 companies would bid on or be awarded a franchise and the use of the sealed bid process for submittal; and the suggestion for a workshop to further discuss the item. Consensus was reached to have a minimum dress of shorts and short sleeved shirt with the company name on it; to prohibit motorized carts and to change may to 'Shall" in front of charge a franchise fee. 5. Historical Markers Ray Osborne reviewed a power point presentation. He requested permission to use the money that was raised for the Historic Marker and to have the first location be the Fuller Mounds, as this is City property. Discussion ensued as to the type of sign and the materials to be used, as well as the need to have the same type of sign at each historical property. A consensus was reached for Mr. Osborne to submit a grant application for the State Historical Marker Sign at the Fuller Mounds; to have a plastic sign at the Artesia Post Office Site and that Mr. Osborne work through the City Staff and follow the City's Purchasing Policy. REPORTS: 6. Council No reports were given. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 9:14 P.M. Rocky Randels, MAYOR Angela M. Apperson, CMC, City Clerk