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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-20-2001 Regular CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY February 20, 2001 7:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Burt Bruns Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Richard Treverton Larry Weber Others Present Bennett Boucher, City Manager EA Mark McQuagge Assistant City Attomey Susan Stills, City Clerk Andrea Bowers, City Treasurer Morris Reid, C.B.O., Building Official Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director John Pekar, City Engineer, Stottler, Stagg & Associates. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Randels read the Consent Agenda items and asked if anyone wanted to remove an item for discussion. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Weber to approve Consent Agenda Items 1 through 3. 1 1. Update ofthe Consent Agenda Policy. l 2. Autharizelhe Expenditure of $7,800 for Cleaning of Ductile Iron Sewer Line. A 3. E#teepair of,a Sanitary Sewer Line. q gg ? 3 j 3 1 4 I q5 ! � 3 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2001 Page 2 1 The motion for approval of Consent Agenda passed 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For; and Mr. Weber, For. CONSIDERATIONS: 4. Authorization for Design & Permitting of the Replacement of Sewage Pump Station #4 and Force Main. A motion was made by Mr. Weber and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to Approve Authorization for Design & Permitting of the Replacement of Sewage Pump Station #4 and Force Main. Mr. Boucher explained that late in 1999 Stott ler, Stagg and Associates was commissioned to perform a study on the facility. The recommendation was to replace the pumping station along with relocating a force main. A four -inch force main currently exists and the firm recommended installing an eight -inch main. I Mr. John Pekar of Stott ler, Stagg explained that this is a 35 -year old station with outdated parts. The area has increased in effluent use and the pump station has leakage in the underground work area. The firm's recommendation is for pump IIC station replacement. This station can remain online during the construction transition stage. The firm recommended installing the new eight -inch force main through Harbor Heights with a gravity main in Oak Lane area. This would also improve the force main outfall. Mr. Gardulski, Public Works Director, pointed out the locations of the nearby lift stations. Mr. Weber queried the depiction of the existing four -inch sewer main in the Harbor Heights area. Mr. Gardulski explained the location and condition of the existing four -inch main and that he would use this line as a back up main. He explained further that empty lines would need to be grouted in order to avoid street caving. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos was in support of the lift station replacement however he expressed concern with the sewer line replacement. He stated that he would like to see some assessment calculations done prior to the project. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos also asked to see further research before enhancements were designed. Mr. Pekar responded that the Oak Lane was the preferred choice for the gravity main. Mr. Bruns referred to a previous hotel planned for the northwest end of the City and 1 asked how this would affect that area. He asked if any provisions would be made for that developer to pay for connection to the City's sewer line. Mr. Gardulski responded that that connection would be made in the Angel Isle area. Mr. Bruns expressed t concem with development in the northwest end of the City and future sewer line connection. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos stated this project would set a precedent for future development. Mayor Randels stated that according to City ordinance the developer is responsible for sewer connection. Mr. Boucher explained that the 1 i k S . City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2001 Page 3 developer in the northeast section of the City paid to install the infrastructure and he would anticipate any developer in the northwest area would follow suit. Mayor Randels stated that underground utilities were required within a development however no lines were required to the development. Mayor Randels related the consensus of the Council that a new lift station is necessary. Mr. Boucher stated that assessments would be incurred on the gravity portion only. Mr. Gardulski responded to Mr. Bruns that septic tanks are still allowed. Mayor Randels clarified that septic tanks are allowed as an exception in areas where service is not available. Mr. Leo Nicholas questioned why the proposed main line travels down Harbor Drive when an easement is available behind the main road. Mayor Randels queried if the costs of accessing the main road or the backyard area were researched. Mr. Pekar responded that further research could be done and presented at a later meeting The motion passed 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For; and Mr. Weber, For. RESOLUTIONS: 5. Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 01 -05 by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED FUNDING BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF THE BREVARD ZOO AND CONTINUATION OF THE COMMITTED REVENUE SOURCE FROM THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF 0.25 PERCENT OF THE FOURTH PENNY COLLECTED AS A HOTEL TAX; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFEECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Weber to approve Resolution No. 01 -05 in Support of Continued Funding by the County Commission of the Brevard Zoo. Mr. Treverton brought out that he received a newsletter that solicited govemment funding to operate the zoo. Mayor Randels explained that in previous years the zoo received corporate funding with anticipation of repayment and the is County Commission assisted in paying back that loan with through its current funding. Mayor related some of the zoo activities and why the zoo is requested the Council's support through this resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos questioned the County's stand on future funding. He expressed concern with forwarding a resolution that states how the County should allot funding for the zoo. Mr. Bruns queried the Tourist Development Council would not want to support the zoo. Mr. Boucher explained that the funding cycle has expired for this project. Mr. Bums clarified that this allotted funding might no longer be used for the zoo. is City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2001 Page 4 Mr. Treverton agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Petsos' suggestion to generally support 1 i funding. Council agreed by majority not to define how the County Commission would allot the funding. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Weber to amend the main motion and exclude the verbiage, " and continuation of the committed revenue source from the Tourism Development Council of 0.25 percent of the fourth penny collected as a hotel tax" and this same verbiage from Section 1 of the Resolution. The motion passed on the amendment to the main motion 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. j Treverton, For; and Mr. Weber, For. The motion passed on the main motion 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For; and Mr. Weber, For. 1 5. Resolution No 01-06; Removing a Member from the Beautification Board, Jean Simoes. i Mayor Randels read Resolution No 01 -06 by title: j 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REMOVING A MEMBER OF THE BEAUTIFICATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Resolution No. 01-06 to Remove a Member of the Beautification Board. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos related that he spoke to Ms. Simoes' family and was told that prior family commitments impeded her from remaining on the Board. Mr. Nicholas clarified that the memo from the Public Work Director dated February 13, 2001 stated that the Board voted to remove Ms. Simoes from the Board. Mr. Nicholas clarified I I that the Board made a recommendation only to remove a member and that Council makes the final decision. The motion passed 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For; and Mr. Weber, For DISCUSSION: 6. Storm Water Utility Presentation. Ms. Bowers opened her presentation by referencing the funding guidelines for 1 - Stormwater Utility in the Florida Statutes under Municipal Home Rule. She stated that j 1 the procedures to adopt an ordinance would establish the policy for a Stormwater i 1 1 i AY 3 S i City of Cape Canaveral, Florida ■ City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2001 R Page 5 Utility and a resolution would establish a fee schedule. Ms. Bowers replied to Mr. Bruns' query that an ordinance and resolution were the establishing documents and no referendum were needed. Mr. Bowers reviewed three areas of Stormwater Utility: Regulatory Programs, Funding Problems and Community Perceptions. She provided a historical background on Storm Water Utilities. Ms. Bowers stated that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection would have regulatory mechanisms in place for Stormwater Management by 2002. She then reviewed funding options. Ms. Bowers stated that this program would fall under the Enterprise Fund. She emphasized that user fees should be founded calculations and through analysis data a decision could be made that the fee is fair and properly determined. Ms. Bowers explained that impervious versus pervious is one method of calculation as well as severity of ground slope, the degree of ground saturation or whether lakes, ponds or man -made facilities exist to collect storm water. Ms. Bowers covered possible applications of the rate structures such as those that would include exemptions or provide a credit. She explained that credits are generally managed on a per case basis. Ms. Bowers then covered possible billing methods and the factors to consider when choosing a billing method. Two of the points covered were noticing requirements and the service area demographics. She stated that once established a mechanism that is fairly applied would encourage public support. Ms. Bowers emphasized how Public Awareness seminars during the course of establishing this utility play a critical role in public perception. i Mr. Boucher stated that the City received $70,000 from the St. John's River Water Management District to assist with the Stormwater Utility. A bid would need to be prepared in order to retain a consultant for further implementation. Mr. Bruns expressed how consultant assistance with fee setting was a benefit in the decision to increase sewer rates. Attorney McQuagge stated that certain entities such as School f Boards and Religious Institutions are claiming exemption from such a fee. He recommended that the consultant establish the entities prior to setting fees. 7. Visit of Mayor Bruno Heinzelmann, Sister City of Kloten, Switzerland. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos recommended that Mayor Randels act on behalf of the Council to accompany our visitors from Kloten during their stay. Mayor Randels announced that Mayor Heinzelmann, his wife and two children would be visiting however he speaks little English. Mr. Treverton offered to find a student from Brevard t Community College that could help to translate from German to English. Council il agreed by majority to sponsor accommodations for the Heinzelmann's. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos stated that he would find a shuttle replica as a visiting gift and that he would also coordinate a VIP tour and a shuttle launch viewing for the family. Mr. 1 Boucher will relate the itinerary to our visitors. REPORTS: i I 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2001 Page 6 I City Manager's Report • Mr. Boucher reported on the Beautification Board's idea to develop the South entrance of the City as well as a walkway from the Porter Bridge to West Central Blvd. as two projects for the use of Mr. William Bennix's donation. Council supported the South entrance sign as a top priority and asked staff to seek grant funding on the walkway project. • Mr. Boucher reported that the Streets /Maintenance Department is removing decayed shrubbery and he requested authorization to replace any landscaping with hibiscus plants. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos recommended establishing an account from Mr. Bennix's donation in order to replenish future landscaping, Council agreed to have staff proceed. • Mr. Boucher related that Jim Deroshier of the Annexation Committee announced the results of a straw vote in that the majority of Avon -by- the -Sea residents voted to remain unincorporated. • Mr. Boucher queried the possibly of utilizing the Annex for Council members to meet with constituents and he requests installing additional equipment such as multi - purpose FAX machine and a cordless telephone. Council agreed by majority to establish a schedule to use the room and obtain the key from the City Manager's office. Staff Reports: Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director • Brevard County Natural Resources has asked to use the City of Cape Canaveral as a model for a Sand Fence demonstration. Morris Reid, Building Official • Mr. Reid reported that he found a licensed Building Inspector to fill the remaining budgeted position and that the Building Department would be fully staffed within 30 days. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: Mr. Leo Nicholas • Mr. Nicholas questioned why several photographs of the previous Mayors were removed from the Council Chambers. Mrs. Stills responded that the photographs were being restored due to deterioration. City Clerk • Mrs. Stills announced that Mrs. Sandi Smith had retired as of Friday, February 16 and that she accepted the position of City Clerk. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2001 Page 7 j 3 1 City Attorney • No report CITY COUNCIL Mr. Weber • Mr. Weber questioned the status of the concrete project. Mr. Gardulski reported that the bid would be published on Wednesday, February 21 Mr. Treverton • Mr. Treverton queried about a letter received from Collier County regarding the Communications Services Tax Simplification Act. Ms. Bowers agreed with Mr. Treverton that Time Warner and Southern Bell provide one percent of revenue through franchise fees. Mr. Boucher related that some cities are not fully supportive of this legislation. Ms. Bowers reported on a workshop to determine the formula calculated by the State to recoup funds lost. • Mr. Treverton asked about establishing a goal- setting meeting. Council agreed by majority on Tuesday, March 27 at 7 P.M. Mayor recommended that Council submit suggested items for discussion to the City Manager by mid - March. Mr. Bruns • Mr. Bruns queried the status of discussion on the City Manager's evaluation. Mayor Randels responded that he would reply to Mr. Bruns' request. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos questioned about the trip to view the dredging project. Mr. Gardulski responded that although the project would be completed in Cape Canaveral, more projects are due in the south of the City. He offered to supply maps for Council members to find the location to meet at 7 A.M. on February 28"'. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos referenced a letter from the Department of Environmental regarding a spill at the Port. He asked for further research on the contamination. Mr. Gardulski responded that a representative from Brown & Caldwell would meet with DEP to monitor the status. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos referenced a letter that Mr. Gardulski forwarded to the Department of Transportation regarding a request for a turn lane on A1A and suggested that the Council as a collective concern forward the correspondence. Mr. Boucher recommended action at staff level first and then by Council if no effective response is shown. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos reported that there was no representation by the City at E the State Road A1A Arterial Investment study group meeting, and encouraged staff to attend these meetings. t City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting J February 20, 2001 1 Page 8 • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos queried a proposed Nuisance Abatement ordinance at the Port and asked the City Manager to inquire about it • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos questioned if Ms. Bowers could provide research on 1 utility billing being performed again by the City. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos congratulated Mrs. Stills and encouraged her to continue with proceeding on electronic delivery of the agenda packet. 1 • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos reported on the name change regarding the Beeline 1 Expressway and asked Council for input. Following discussion, Council expressed to retain the name, the Beeline Expressway. i Mayor Randels • Mayor Randels reported that Cape Canaveral placed Fourth in the Orange 1 Juice squeezing contest in Cocoa. • Mayor Randels reported that he took photographs of the landscaping at the Space Port AMACO to Mr. Bennix. • Mayor Randels reported on the private funding that provided landscaping at the intersection of 1 -95 and State Road 528. • Mayor Randels queried on the status of the fireworks code. Mr. Boucher responded that staff has been tasked with gathering research and would report some time in March. f i • Mayor Randels queried if any funds were secured from the County for the turn i E lane. Mr. Boucher reported that he approached the County and received a tentative commitment of $100,000 of impact fees however he would need an estimate from the City Engineer's on the costs of the turn lanes before design commencement. • Mayor Randels reported that he spoke with Mr. Boucher at length regarding the his evaluation. Mayor Randels pledged to allow staff to respond to citizen concerns before taking action. ADJOURNMENT: 1 There being no further business, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Weber to adjourn the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The motion passed 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor �. 9t Randels, r' . ,Treverton, For and Mr. Weber, For ,,,v 't1, ei C,\,.... 'Cr...-. g2 ¢Q,& } n � , % Rocky Randels, MAYOR 1 ► = A -=4— 1 i t '; usan,Stills, CITY CtIRK . i I