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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12-21-2010 RegularCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY December 21, 2010 7:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 7:02 P.M. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Mayor Council Member Bob Hoog Buzz Petsos Rocky Randels Betty Walsh Council Member Absent: Council Member Jim Morgan Others Present: City Manager City Attorney Brevard County Sheriff Commander Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief City Clerk PRESENTATION: David L. Greene Anthony Garganese Alan Moros John Cunningham Angela Apperson Deputy of the Month for October 2010 — Sara McLennon: Commander Moros explained the reasons Deputy McLennon was selected as October's Deputy of the Month and presented her with a plaque of recognition. Deputy of the Month for November 2010 — Deputy Jason Holmes and Deputy Marc Rosenfeld: Commander Moros explained the reasons Deputy Marc Rosenfeld was selected as one of November's Deputies of the Month and presented him with a plaque of recognition. Commander Moros explained the reasons Deputy Holmes was selected as the other one of November's Deputies of the Month. He indicated he will present the plaque to him upon his return from vacation. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting December 21, 2010 Page 2 of 5 REPORTS: City Attorney Garganese reported on the compliance for the Porter Property and the completion within the timeframe agreed to. He provided an update on the pending litigation between the City, Secure Foundations and Cemex. He explained the details of the settlement agreement which will reimburse the City for the out of pocket costs to complete the repair work in the amount of $17,200.00. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem. Hoog, seconded by Mr. Petsos, to accept the settlement offer and authorize the Mayor to sign the document. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: None CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Randels read the title of the items. He inquired if any items are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Ms. Walsh requested items three and four be removed for discussion. 1, Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2010 and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2009, November 12, 2009, December 22, 2009, April 6, 2010, April 13, 2010 and April 17, 2010. 2. Approve Contract between the Florida Department of Corrections (Department) and the City of Cape Canaveral (Agency) for the renewal of Inmate Labor Contract; Work Squad Contract #WS641. 3. Approve the Agreement between the City of Cape Canaveral and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 673 (AFL-CIO). 4. Approve purchase of "Blackboard Connect for Government", a communications tool, from Blackboard, Inc. in the amount of $7,248.45. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, seconded by Mr. Petsos, to approve Consent Agenda Items one and two. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. Item No. Three: Ms. Walsh and Mr. Petsos asked questions about the changes. Mr. Greene and Ms. Apperson responded. The changes were discussed. Council requested Staff to investigate whether it would be cost effective to purchase a disability policy with a cost share between the City and the Employees and reduce amount of accruals for sick time and provide a salary comparison to like Cities prior to next year's budget workshops. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, for approval. The motion carried 4-0 with City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting December 21, 2010 Page 3 of 5 voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. Item No. Four: The benefits of using the system were discussed. It was noted this system will not replace the newspaper notices or postings to the City's website, and will allow emergency service personnel to send important messages to citizens and visitors. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, seconded by Mr. Petsos, to approve. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. ORDINANCES: Second Public Hearing: 5. 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; Severability; and an Effective Date: City Attorney Garganese read the title of Ordinance into the record. The merits of the Ordinance were discussed as well as the concerns of commercialization of the beach. It was noted the City of Cocoa Beach did not support this type of activity within their City limits. The Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Patty spoke of his State and County licenses, which allow him to sell food or beverages from the wet portion of the beach. He explained his activities and noted his work to pick up trash on the beach. He indicated anyone who sells must have also have a state license. He objected to having to bid against others since he was the first person to begin selling. Mr. Leo Nicholas asked if the Ordinance limits the number of carts or locations vendors can have, to which Mr. Greene responded by saying the City Council controls the number of carts through the franchise agreement. Mr. Nicholas urged for the Ordinance to include the limitation on the number of carts. The Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mayor Randels, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, for approval of Ordinance 14-2010 at the second Public Hearing. The motion carried 3-1 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, Against; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. 6. Ordinance 18-2010, Amending Chapter 66, Article III, Excavations, of the Code of Ordinances Related to Open Cutting of Roads or Streets, Permitting, Fees and Inspections; Providing for the Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions; Incorporation into the Code; Severability; and an Effective Date: City Attorney Garganese read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Mayor Randels gave a brief explanation and indicated this Ordinance does not apply to private streets. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos, seconded by Ms. Walsh, to approve Ordinance 18-2010. The Public Hearing was opened. No comments were received and the Public Hearing was closed. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting December 21, 2010 Page 4 of 5 For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. 7. Ordinance No. 19-2010, Amending Chapter 94, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances to Allow for Historical Markers; Providing for the Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions; Incorporation into the Code; Severability; and an Effective Date: City Attorney Garganese read the title of the Ordinance into the record: The Public Hearing was opened. No comments were received and the Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Randels gave a brief explanation. A motion was made by Ms. Walsh, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, to accept. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. RESOLUTION: 8. Resolution No. 2010-34; Revised Fee Related to Chapter 66, Article III, Excavations, of the Code of Ordinances Related to Open Cutting of Roads or Streets, Permitting, Fees and Inspections; Repealing Prior Inconsistent Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. City Attorney Garganese read the title of the Resolution into the record. Mayor Randels reviewed the fees and how they are changing. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos, seconded by Ms. Walsh, for approval. The motion carried 4- 0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. DISCUSSION: 9. Exterior Renovation of the Canaveral Precinct Building: Commander Moros explained the proposed work and options for different types of roofing materials. He urged for approval of the proposed work with the metal roof as described in option one. A motion was made by Mayor Randels, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, for approval of the siding with option one for the roof. Discussion ensued and included if a price was received for completely re -stuccoing the building; when maintenance or repairs are needed on other buildings that this option is used; whether there could be a second floor on the annex building and the indication that the plans for the building do not show the appropriate footers for a second story; that Council Member Morgan expressed his support for this project to City Manager Greene; the clarification that option one includes hardy plank for the siding; the standing seam thicker green roof at a cost of $167,621.00 and the use of the remaining money from the 2009/10 contract as well as from the reserve. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting December 21, 2010 Page 5 of 5 REPORTS: 10. Council: Mayor Randels explained that set up and tear down of the audio/visual equipment, for the room to be used for other events, causes considerable extra work for employees. He indicated the last weekend of January is the professional art show and the first weekend of February is the student art show and requested the first meeting in February, which is between the two shows, be canceled so the equipment could only be taken down and set up once. A motion was made by Mayor Randels, seconded by Mr. Petsos, to cancel the first meeting in February. The motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Morgan, Absent; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Ms. Walsh, For. Council Member Walsh wished everyone a Merry Christmas, and a healthy, happy and safe New Year. Council Member Petsos complimented Mr. Greene on the great weekly reports from the Department Directors. He requested an additional weekly report from the City Manager as well. A brief discussion ensued. Consensus was reached for Mr. Greene to also submit a weekly report. Mr. Petsos expressed that Ridgewood Avenue is looking good and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 8:37 P.M. Rocky Randels, MAYOR Angela M. Apperson, CMC, City Clerk