HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-17-2003 Workshop CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
C e 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
Tuesday
June 17, 2003
1:00 - 5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Mayor Rocky Randels called the Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City
Council to order at 1:10 P.M.
Members Present:
Mayor Rocky Randels
Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos
Council Member Jim Morgan
Council Member Richard Treverton
Council Member Bob Hoog
Others Present:
City Manager Bennett Boucher
Administrative Assistant Virginia Haas
Asst Public Works Dir. Walter Bandish
Ce Water Reclamation Plant Supervisor June Clark
Streets Maintenance Supervisor Kay McKee
Recreation Director Nancy Hanson
City Planner Todd Peetz
Fire Chief Dave Sargeant
Finance Director Andrea Bowers
Building Official Todd Morley
City Engineer John Pekar
DISCUSSION:
° 1. City Goals and Objectives.
City Enhancement and Beautification:
Community Center for all age groups. Mayor Randels asked for any ideas pertaining to
this item. Mr. Morgan inputted that he felt the Community Center is still a goal. Council
{ tasked Ms. Hanson to come up with ideas for the utilization of land near the Recreation
Center for the proposed Community Center. Council agreed to stay on campus
regarding expansion to city services. There was discussion regarding utilizing land
near the fire department for Police Services.
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Update Landscape code: The landscaping code is being updated and will occur on the
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next agenda and will be periodically updated.
Updating City Sign Code: Council agreed to review how the County addresses the
issue and add this to the code review. Mr. Boucher will provide Council Members with
Cocoa Beach and County sign Ordinances.
Unfinished Construction Projects: Council agreed to keep this goal active. Mr. Morley
states that under the new building codes this issue can be handled.
IITF Property for Dog Park: Ms. Hanson's review of the property found it not
accessible. Council agreed there was no available land in the City for a dog park,
therefore taken off the goal list. However, Council would like to evaluate the IITF
Property for any type utilization and conduct a land evaluation for possible use as a
storm water park.
NEW objective: Check IITF property for access and conduct land evaluation.
Holiday Decorations: Goal is complete.
Landscaping proiects utilizing Bennix Funds: Final Bennix Funds are being utilized at
this time for the City Hall Landscaping Project.
Annexation: Avon by the Sea: Mr. Boucher mentioned possibly putting in an overlay
zoning district through the County by an Interlocal Agreement. Council agreed to re-
view the status of this objective each year
Non - Elevated Beach Access: Council agreed to one non - elevated gated beach access
to be installed possibly at the Tyler beach end entrance.
Welcome Sign, Ridgewood Ave.: Goal in progress. Mr. Gardulski is seeking an
easement agreement at this time.
NEW OBJECTIVE : Install South AMA welcome sign at Yogi's. Mr. Morley is
currently working on this objective.
Council directed Mr. Boucher to work with the Beautification Board on N. A1A
sign, allowing the Board $20,00 for landscaping and lighting.
Upgrade A/V Equipment in Annex: Goal is currently being reviewed and will be placed
on the agenda for the next Council Meeting. In addition, Council requested new
lighting, new carpet, and dropped ceiling for the Annex.
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1 City Board Meeting Minutes posted to web site Goal complete. A disclaimer will be
added to the City's Web site for draft minutes. Council requested Library Board
Minutes and Agendas be e- mailed to Council and posted on the City's Web Site. 1
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City News Distribution: Council questioned why the City did not have a public
1 information person, or grant writer? Council mentioned the idea of publishing a
newsletter to the web site regarding updates from each City Department. Mr.
Treverton inputted that the City could recruit interns from Brevard Community College.
Reword Mission Statement to complete a full sentence. The City of Cape Canaveral:
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A safe, clean, residential, beachside community with tree -line streets.
Develop Long -Term Infrastructure, Capital Equipment Plan.
Mr. Peetz recommended beginning with new capital equipment and mark depreciations.
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1 INFRASTRUCTURE
Sidewalks East side of SR A1A: Goal is currently on going. The City is working with
Port Canaveral for matching money on this project.
, Ct; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos requested sidewalks be installed on the vacant property
to the south of the Radisson.
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i Public Safety Land Purchases: Council requested the Investigation of land
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building.
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Public Works: Mr. Bandish explained that Public Works needs a facility shed to
store equipment and hazardous materials.
Build -Out of reuse water system. Council requested that Mr. Gardulski and Mr.
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Bandish revisit beach end irrigation system for residents as well
STORMWATER PROJECT, RIDGEWOOD AVE.
The Ridgewood Ave. stormwater project is progressing well and should be complete by
the end of July. The International drive project should be completed by the end of
August. Central, Center and Holman project grant 319 will be awarded in September.
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NEW OBJECTIVE: What is the status and liability of Holman Road? Mr. Boucher
stated that he would hold a town meeting with Holman Road regarding the installation
of the baffle box as well as the ownership of the road.
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Stormwater Utility Goals: Goal is complete.
Facility Needs Assessment of Wastewater Treatment Plant: Council directed Public
Works staff to look at long -term space needs, upgrades to plant and upgrade to a
bleach system due to health and safety issues.
Street Paving Plan: Council agreed that a majority of the streets would need to be re-
paved in 2004, however the slip lining must be completed. Mr. Boucher stated that the
expenses would be approximately $79,000 per mile.
Mr. Bandish was directed to check with Marianne Huston regarding the traffic survey.
Sidewalk Program. Goal is on going and budgeted $30,000 each year; in addition a
sidewalk ordinance was adopted which allows the City to construct sidewalks on vacant
lots.
Assessment of additional Police Services. Lt. Young stated that no additional positions
would be needed for two to three years.
There was discussion regarding the extra millage of approximately $625,000. The City
Manager will provide estimated revenue of millage and Ms. Bowers will create a step
chart using the figure cost of the four positions added last year and operations cost.
LIGHT ON 911 CALL PHONE: Lt. Young stated he would meet with Mr. Boucher
regarding this issue.
Police Services FUTURE Needs: Lt. Young explained the need for a new police
services building and possibly meeting with the port and obtaining a grant. He
continued that a building located on A1A, or near George King Boulevard would be an
ideal location to provide needed visibility.
Lt. Young expressed the need for a "new" building utilizing a professional architect to
ensure a safe and secure police service facility.
Building Department:
Mr. Morley stated that surrounding Cities are not receptive to the on -line permitting
process. Mr. Morley explained that the Building Department is requesting a new
microfilm machine in order to transform documents to digital form. In addition, the
Building Department is requesting a new copy machine. Mr. Morley, in closing, stated
that their main issue is the lack of space for personnel.
Parks and Recreation: There was some discussion regarding Banana River Park.
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IITF Property - Council requested an environmental assessment of the IITF
property.
Neighborhood Park in Northeast section: Council agreed that a neighborhood park in
the Northeast section is still viable.
Community Center Council agreed on a community center located in Cape Canaveral.
Re- development of Youth Center: Council agreed that the Youth Center is an older
facility and needs to be enlarged, or possibly relocated.
Planting of Palm Trees on the beach: It was noted that three palm trees would be
installed on June 19, 2003 at Madison Avenue beach end.
City Wide Home Improvement Program: Mr. Boucher recommended changing this
objective to City Wide Volunteer Programs.
City Council agreed to continue the following objectives:
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County TRIAD program;
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Legislative Issues: &
Special Programs and Proiects.
NEW GOAL: Review guidelines of utility poles crossing main arteries. „," The being no furt i� { siness, the meeting adjourned at 5 :20 p.m. ,;
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