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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-18-2002 Regular CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY June 18, 2002 7 :00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Jim Morgan Mayor Rocky Randels Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Richard Treverton Larry Weber Others Present: Bennett Boucher, City Manager Kohn Bennett, City Attorney Charles Crawford, City Attorney John Pekar, City Engineer Virginia Haas, Administrative Assistant Special Presentation: Mr. Pekar explained the status of the North entrance City sign: Mr. Pekar stated that approximately 44-60 days ago at a meeting with the Beautification Board, a sign concept was developed which included a rock sign with the city seal standing 7-8 ft. high along with a waterfall. The City chose a design/build concept and has met with 6-7 contractors however none have met the bid price. Mr. Pekar stated that Guidance Pathway Systems proposed four sketching concepts ranging from $9,000 to $14,000. Concepts two and four contain fountains. Council agreed that these concepts should be brought before the Beautification Board. Mr. Treverton concurred that less money be allocated to the sign because it would only be seen for approximately three seconds. Mr. Weber reminded Council that condos would be added in the future behind the entrance sign which will catch people's eye. Mr. Nicholas stated that the project is becoming citywide which will take the project more time for completion. Mr. Weber suggested that an ad -hoc committee be formed from each of the three involved boards to collaborate on the project. Mayor Randels reiterated that R.K.T. Construction and Port Canaveral have agreed to de -muck, and run electricity to the sign. Mr. Pekar stated that his conversations with the Port included only $3,000 to $5,000 being available. Council agreed to allow the Port to de- c o, muck, stabilize the site, and pour a concrete slab for the site preparation. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting June 18, 2002 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Randels asked if any Council Member, staff or interested party desired to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. No request was made to remove an item. { 1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2002. 2. Resolution No. 2002 -20; Appointing a First Alternate Member to the Beautification Board. (C. Flanagan) 3. Resolution No. 2002 -21; Appointing a Second Alternate Member to the Library Board. (J. Deck) 4. Cancellation of the City Council Regular Meeting of July 2, 2002. 5. Proclamation for a Multi- Purpose Community Center in the City of Cape Canaveral. A motion was made by Mr. Weber and seconded by Mr. Morgan to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 as follows: Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For Mr. Treverton, For and Mr. Weber, For. CONSIDERATION: 6. Resolution No. 2002 -22: Establishing a New Schedule of Solid Waste Fees. Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2002 -22 by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A NEW SCHEDULE OF SOLID WASTE FEES WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to open Resolution No. 2002 -22 for discussion. Mr. Boucher related that in his review, Waste Management had approved an Amendment in 1999 for a rate increase to be adjusted to July 1st, which never occurred. Waste Management initially was supposed to get a rate increase January 1, 2002. Mr. Boucher explained that the City has no enabling contract addendum and requested that the item be placed on the next agenda with the rate increase effective August 1, 2002. Attorney Bennett clarified that the addendum would be an amendment to the original contract changing the rate increase date to August 1, 2002. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting June 18, 2002 Page 3 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Morgan to table Item 6. The Y vote on the motion carried 5-0 as follows: Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For and Mr. Weber, For. George Geletko, Divisional Manager, Business Development and Jim Tuggle, Operations Manager of Waste Management, agreed with Council's decision and stated their appreciation for the privilege of serving the City. Mr. Weber added that Waste Management is very active in the City and helping the Keep Brevard Beautiful Trash Bash. 7. Designation of a Voting Delegate to the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference. Motion by Mayor Randels and seconded by Mr. Weber to designate Mayor Pro Tem Petsos as voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 as follows: Mr. Morgan, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For and Mr. Weber, For. ORDINANCE: First Public Hearing: 8. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 02 -2002; Amending the Official Zoning Map as Described in Section 110 -246 by Changing the Class of Certain Property C ir from R -2 to C -1 on 5.375 Acres, for second reading. Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 02-2002 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 110 -246, CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE CLASSIFICATION OF R -2 RESIDENTIAL TO C -1 COMMERCIAL ON 5.375 ACRES; AS DESCTIBED IN EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR AND INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Randels questioned Attorney Bennett whether the current Ordinance number should be withdrawn and a new number selected? Attorney Bennett replied it should remain the initial Ordinance number in that it was the same applicant regarding the same matter. Mr. Jack Kirschenbaum confirmed that the neighbors have been properly notified and seem fine with the changes. He thanked Council for their patience. Mr. Nicholas questioned if the property belonged to Donald F. Haynes? Mayor Randels responded that the parcel was north of Don Hanes' property. Rochelle Lawandales (Expert Witness), Lawandales Planning Affiliates, explained that the parcel is located northwest of the Villages of Seaport and south of Port Canaveral. The Villages of Seaport requested that once the rezoning is changed to C -1 that landscaping be installed. Mr. Morgan responded there are regulations in place that will address those issues. Ms. Shannon Roberts, Solana Shores, inquired about the traffic flow and would the zoning change preclude a future grocery store. Mayor Randels clarified that a contingency plan for traffic flow is required and C -1 zoning would permit a grocery store. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting June 18, 2002 Page 4 Motion, by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, seconded by Mr. Weber to adopt Ordinance No 2002 -02 in its entirety. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 as follows: Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For Mr. Treverton, For and Mr. Weber, For DISCUSSION: 9. Address Assignment with the Enhanced 9-1 -1 Mapping System. Chief Sargeant stated that several months ago the City was approached by Sharon Camp, Brevard County Address Assignments, regarding existing problems with address assignments due to the enhanced portion of 911. Chief Sargeant continued that in the early 1980's City's were told to resolve their street problems through resolutions by renaming and naming streets. He explained as an example that Cocoa Palms Road, exists in Cape Canaveral, as well as Palm Bay. Chief Sargeant requested that the City legally name streets through resolutions as well as follow the City Code for naming these streets. Chief Sargeant explained several trouble areas such as Canaveral Bay and International Drive as well as Ocean Oaks and Palms West. Chief Sargeant reiterated that this is a life threatening issue and the City signed a contract with E -911 to remedy the situation. He further suggested that this would require a full time Code Enforcement Officer. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos questioned the status of the Code C Enforcement position. Mr. Boucher stated that Sharon Camp has agreed to help the City come up with legal descriptions, numbers and resolutions. Mr. Treverton asked if the City could hire a contract person? Chief Sargeant mentioned keeping on the part -time Code Enforcement Position until the job is complete. Council agreed to move forward with a plan to correct address assignments and asked Mr. Boucher to come up with an action plan and time -line. REPORTS: 1. City Manager • Budget Workshops were planned for July 9, 2002 and July 11, 2002 @ 4:30 PM in the Annex. Mr. Boucher will issue budgets to Council a week prior to the first meeting. The July 16, 2002 - 5 PM Stormwater Utility Workshop can be used as an additional workshop meeting time, if needed. • Mr. Boucher received a call from Canaveral Hospital regarding the HOPE 1 program for Cape Canaveral. Mr. Boucher and Mayor Pro Tem Petsos will meet with them on July 2, 2002 ( 3:00 PM. • Mr. Boucher received a letter from Towne Realty to vacate a portion of Center Street and develop it as multi- family residential and have agreed to pay half the cost of a baffle box Mr. Treverton expressed concem about a gated community shutting off direct public access to the river. (ir City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting June 18, 2002 Page 5 • Mr. Boucher mentioned Brevard County's pavilions around the plan for the County and that the City could piggy back off them. Estimates for a full service pavilion is $135,000 from grant money and impact fees could be used for Manatee Park pavilions. • Mr. Boucher stated that the basketball court would be $23, 400 installed and the department is over budgeted due to the installation of the scoreboards. Council expressed wanting a full basketball court. • COPS Fast Grant program application deadline is June 21, 2002 for those Cities seeking an entry road deputy position at $43,186 per year. Feds pay 75% of wages and benefits. Council agreed to add one position. • Ken Small with League of Cities is scheduled to conduct a Financial Technical Assistance Class regarding revenue enhancement on June 27, 2002 from 3 -5 PM in the Annex 2. Staff City Clerk • No report. City Attomey • Attorney Bennett introduced Charlie Crawford as the new City Attomey. Council welcomed Mr. Crawford. Audience • Ms. Roberts expressed her concern about providing a grocery store for the city. } 3. City Council Mr. Morgan • Mr. Morgan reiterated the importance of the stormwater plan. Mr. Weber • Mr. Weber questioned the whereabouts of the dedication sign at the Manatee Sanctuary Park. Mr. Treverton • No Report Mayor Pro Tem Petsos • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos checked with Public Works for a turn way or center lane on A1A near the bridge. • Cocoa utilities project has tom up the roads on Commerce and Central and Mayor Pro Tem Petsos requested that they have the roads patched. Mr. Boucher responded that he would contact the City of Cocoa's City Manager. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting June 18, 2002 Page 6 a Mayor Randels • Mayor Randels reported his representation of the City at the recent Keep Brevard Beautiful Awards Ceremony. The City of Cape Canaveral was recognized and presented a plaque update for the City's continuing work and support of Keep Brevard Beautiful. • Mayor Randels requested more City Pins to hand out to the general public. • Mayor Randels reported a new business in the City "Events to Go" that performs digital photography. • Mayor Randels reported that A1A through the City was officially designated a National Scenic Byway by U.S. Secretary of Transportation which is designated on all state maps and opens opportunities for national funding to enhance roads. • Mayor Randels reported that Condo prices are rising. • Mayor Randels and Mayor Pro Tem Petsos recently attended a Leadership Brevard Seminar and shared the new information of Canaveral Port Authority's impact on the area. • Mayor Randels reported the Department of Motor Vehicle Division, Window Etching Safety Program appears to be ready to have an event to etch free for attendees at the Wednesday Friendsday on July 10, 2002. • Mayor Randels reported that the Florida Forever Grant request expires July 3O . Mayor Randels requested the status of the following projects: Lift Station 4, Manatee Parking Area, Harbor Heights paving, peacock thinning, and the Water Reclamation Plant repair. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Mr. Weber and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Rocky Randels, MAYOR 1)10: r., Virginia Haas, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK riv {