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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-16-2001 Regular i i 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 4 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida I TUESDAY I October 16, 2001 i 7:00 PM 4 g MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: i Burt Bruns Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Richard Treverton Larry Weber I Others Present: Bennett Boucher, City Manager Mark McQuagge, Assistant City Attorney 1 Susan Stills, City Clerk Nancy Hanson, Recreation Director Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director 1 PRESENTATION: Representative Mike Haridopolos Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant - Manatee Park — Phase 11 i Ms. Nancy Hanson explained that this grant would provide funding for Manatee Park with a picnic pavilion, walking/jogging path and educational kiosk desk. Representative Haridopolos presented a check on behalf of the State of Florida in the amount of $112,500. He spoke further on the state budget shortfall and the upcoming legislative session. Representative Haridopolos reported that $1.3 billion is the current shortfall amount. He summarized that the special legislative session would discuss how to 1 reconfigure the State's budget and that this would be an opportunity to review how to decelerate spending. ii 1 i City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2001 1 Page 2 Fall Mufti-Family Beautification Award - Lamp Post Condominium 1 Mary Jo Laws reported that the Holiday Awards would include all categories. She then presented the Fall Beautification Award to representatives of the Lamp Post Condominium. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Randels asked if any Council member, staff or interested party would like to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. No items were removed. 1 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 1 through 9. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Mr. Treverton, For i and Mr. Weber, For 1 1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2001. I 2. Proclamation for Florida City Govemment Week. , E 3. Proclamation for World Population Awareness Week. 1 4. Proclamation for National Epilepsy Awareness Month. 5. Proclamation for United We Stand Month. 1 I 6. Revision to the Consent Agenda Policy. 7. Cooperative Purchase of (60) Sable Palm Trees from Manicure American 1 Landscaping in the amount of $5,820. i 8. Cooperative Purchase of Employee Uniform Service with Van Dyne Crotty, Inc. 9. Canceling the City Council Regular of November 6, 2001 Due to the General Election and Scheduling a Special City Council Meeting to Certify the Election Results on Thursday, November 8, 2001 at 5:30 P.M. RESOLUTIONS: II 10. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 01 -37; Officially Naming Puerto Del Rio Drive. i I I City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2001 k Page 3 i 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; TO i / OFFICIALLY NAME PUERTO DEL RIO DRIVE, LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE I CANAVERAL, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA TO PLACE THE NAMED ACCESS /DRIVEWAY ON THE OFFICIAL MAPS OF RECORDS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to adopt Resolution No. 01-37; Officially Naming Puerto Del Rio Drive. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; , Mr. Treverton, For and Mr. Weber, For AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: Mr. Kenneth Lee Renwick, owner of Kenny Lee Appliances submitted a handout regarding the hardship to beachside businesses due to the SR MA lane closure in the Patrick Air Force Base area The outline expressed local business sentiment on how they have been impacted by I these lane closures. Mr. Renwick stated that he was speaking on behalf of local businesses for 3 assistance from the Council with the following proposals: 4 1) Simplified outdoor entertainment permitting 2) Temporary waiver of ordinances that limit signage Mayor Randels asked for the length of time for a waiver. Mr. Lee responded that the group desired t£ to know if they had City Council's support before proceeding, but at least as long as the South Patrick lanes are closed. Mr. Boucher stated that an outdoor entertainment needed 30 days and review from Police and Fire Departments. Mr. Lee replied that the plan is to gain Council's support through a temporary waiver in order to help businesses develop events to attract customers. Mr. Renwick suggested that non - perishables be donated instead of fees to enter the car show idea in order to reestablish local community food bank. Mr. Bruns related the lack of patronage that he had seen in the business community. Council appointed Mr. Boucher as the liaison for the City as well I as the Business and Cultural Development Board to work with the group. Mayor Randels expressed his thanks for the ideas. Mr. Weber extended his personal support as well. Ms. Nora s Katerino requested a specific reduction of the sign ordinance in order to further promote businesses. The effect of this reduction would allow for display of inventory on business property. Mr. Leo Nicholas expressed caution in that a temporary relief may become a permanent relief. Mr. Lee replied to Mayor Pro Tem Petsos that he would also approach the County with his proposal. Mr. Frank Kuhns asked if the reduction in sign regulations would continue for the duration of the SR A1A lane closure at Patrick Air Force Base. Mr. Bruns explained that the Patrick Air Force Base road would be closed indefinitely due to the stringent security measures in that area. Mayor Randels said that Mr. Lee could state the necessary duration in his proposal as until the lane I opens or for a period of 60 days. Mr. Kuhns expressed that he did not desire to see diminished aesthetics in the business area due to a reduction in sign regulations. In summary, the Council expressed its willingness to assist the local businesses during this time of financial hardship. 4 Mayor Randels called for a brief recess. The meeting returned to order. 3 i 9 t 3 4 1 S g 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting I October 16, 2001 1 Page 4 REPORTS: 1. City Manager • Mr. Boucher announced the Market Megaplace on October 25 that is a networking opportunity for businesses as well as the Merritt Square Mall business expo. • Mr. Boucher reported that Mayor Randels has been working with the Beautification Board providing plans for the Bennix funds. Mayor Randels related these ideas: o Prepare for Mr. Bennix' dedication for Washington Avenue park o North and South A1A entrance signs o Veterans Park enhancements — replace missing shrubbery o City Hall landscaping o Banana River, Manatee Park and Ridgewood Avenue entrance signs o Jefferson Villas • Mr. Boucher reported that the Recreation Board is looking toward uses for the Port property leased by the City on the northwest side of A1A. Mr. Boucher would need to meet with the Port due to lack of access to the area. • Mr. Boucher announced that the Manatee Park Boardwalk is near completion and encouraged Council to visit the site. • Mr. Boucher reported that the City received the reimbursement check from the Florida Department of Transportation for the Porter Bridge in the amount of $38,000. He will request a design proposal from Stottler, Stagg and Associates for the west side bridge. 4 • Mr. Boucher reported on a local house fire on Friday afternoon. 2. Staff 1 City Clerk • Mrs. Stills reported on the Florida City Govemment Week activity with the Cape View Elementary School 5 grade Gass. This year's election candidates would be invited for a question and answer session with the class and the Supervisor of Elections office would i demonstrate the voting process. I Audience • Mr. Nicholas spoke on increased trash in the areas of Magnolia and Polk Avenues as i well as some other areas. Staff will investigate the streets in question. 1 i 3. City Council 1 Mr. Weber • Mr. Weber requested to include Board agendas on his CD in order to reduce paper consumption. • Mr. Weber referred to an article by Betty Hutchinson on the history of the Beautification Board. 1 Mr. Treverton • Mr. Treverton requested to use the administrative features in the eBetter Place Civic i Track. t 1 i I City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2001 Page 5 I • Mr. Treverton thanked staff for the survey on the utility ould like late fees. He expre Cape Canaveral's fee is rather high and that he w to see it reduced. Attorney ssed that McQuagge pointed out that the high cost of Cape Canaveral's fee might deter frequent late payments that other cities may incur. Staff was directed to look into the bad debt ratios I of the other communities that have the low rate fee. Mr. Bruns • Mr. Bruns reported on drug - related incidents in the Hayes and Ridgewood Avenue area. He requested that law enforcement investigate. • Mr. Bruns also reported on drug - related incidents in the 300 -400 Block of Buchanan Avenue. He requested that the precinct investigate. • Mr. Bruns expressed approval of the Washington Avenue sidewalk. 1 I Mayor Pro Tem Petsos • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos reported on a drug related incident at the Cocoa Beach Jr. /Sr. High School due to trumpet lily plants. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos suggested a program to provide a replacement tree when law enforcement removes these plants from private residences. City Council directed staff to proceed with this program. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos requested the City's participation in the Melbourne Veterans Day parade on November 10 in the form of a City vehicle. Staff can call 727 -1776 for an application. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos requested further discussion on the Rave ordinance. Council i agreed by majority to review a similar an ordinance for the City. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos reported on a company that provides tax recovery on major P construction projects at no cost to the City. Funds are recovered in sales tax paid. 1 • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos questioned about the street lighting master plan. Mr. Boucher replied that the plan was instituted some years ago with the100 street Tight installation i program. Staff will update the street lighting plan • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos referred to the storm water marker project distribution bags. Mr. Boucher briefly outlined the project and Public Works would coordinate volunteer participation. Council will seek volunteers and schedule a date. Mayor Randels • Mayor Randels requested input of any items for the Chamber of Commerce legislative list. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos suggested redefining the sales of fireworks. • Mayor Randels reported that the Chamber also requested any interest on redistricting District 15 as Brevard County only Staff will research. • Mayor Randels reported on the success of citizen involvement in removing criminals • from the streets and how the Sheriff's Department has taken positive action. Mayor Randels reported on upgraded advertising position in the local Press - Tribune. • Mayor Randels reported on the facsimile regarding the upcoming legislative session that has two points of focus: to charge everyone six percent across the board or to make I adjustments to individual business areas. • Mayor Randels announced the farewell of Doug Kurtz, Agricultural Agent on November 9th due to diminished State recycling grant funding. I 1 • Mayor Randels announced that St. John's Water Management District would hold their meeting at the Radisson on Thursday, October 25 at 7 P.M. I 1 I i 1 , i City of Cape Canaveral, Florida i i 1 City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2001 i 1 Page 6 1 i , . ,. .-4 • Mayor Randels reported that he served on the cross-state feasibility study that found our • 1 area not ready for high-speed rail. i 1 • Mayor Randels reported that Good Will agency is Central Florida's second largest i employment agency 1 1 1 ADJOURNMENT: 1 /, ,•.-_, _ 1 ' Ther*Veillg no finkeie'business the meeting adjourned at 828 P.M. t , t , C .L. ' 4 ; i ;.••••'" i CYNG14•,aj2& 1 1 ,_ Rocky Randelg, MAYOR , 0 1 i 0 . I — Su: ::, St‘i -, CI -, L Ek 0, --.,. 010 . c. •1; ' t . 1 - 4 FOD,A,I 4 19A.f ?' ' k k as t■tok• 7 [ I ' 1 [ 1 i ± ' I I 1 I I t 1 , I i f 1