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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 01-18-2000 Regular 6 3 FE tl g 1 i gg g ' E CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX = 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY January 18, 2000 7:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Council Members Absent . Larry Weber Richard Treverton Burt Bruns Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos } Mayor Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher 1 City Attorney, Kohn Bennett k City Clerk, Sandra Sims Public Works Director, Edward Gardulski Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson Acting Building Official, Morris Reid CONSIDERATIONS: 1. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for December 7, 1999. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For Item #8 considered at this time 8. Mayor Randels read Resolution No 2000 -03, Granting An Easement To Florida , E Power & Light Company For The Purposes Of Locating A Power Pole And Appurtenances On The City's Recreational Facility Property by title. i s Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 18, 2000 Page 2 A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Weber to approve Resolution No. 2000 -03 Mr. D. W. Hunter, representing Florida Power and Light. Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson, expressed consent according to the qualifications stated. Mr. Nicholas queried if pole installation is coordinated with the Building Department. He related a problem of positioning on North Atlantic because it obstructs the visibility of oncoming traffic. Mayor Randels responded that City staff was involved and the placement was the best scenario of options available. Mr. Bruns queried about damage that was done during the pole installations. Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski responded that damages are being repaired. Mr. Hunter reiterated that any damage done by FPL would be repaired. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. 2. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Weber to approve Hurricane Irene Expenditures. , E The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. 3. A motion was made by Mr. Weber and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the Cooperative Purchase of a Pitney Bowes Digital Copier in the amount of $7,554. The motion assed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor P 9 Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. 4. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Lifeguard Contract with Brevard County. Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson confirmed that the contract is for the same level of service as in previous years. Council concurred that lifeguards should participate in enforcement issues such as personal watercraft and animal ordinances. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. j Cape Canaveral City Council I Regular Meeting Minutes January 18, 2000 E Page 3 ORDINANCES: 5. Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 01 -2000, Amending Code Section 110 -1, Definitions, by Amending the Definitions of Wall by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE SECTION 110 -1, DEFINITIONS, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS OF WALL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN i EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos to approve Ordinance 01 -2000 for second reading. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. 6. Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 02 -2000, Vacating And Abandoning A Twelve Foot (12') Wide Right -Of -Way Located South Of Johnson Avenue, Adjacent To Lot 5 And Lots 11 Through 13, Block 76, Avon By The Sea, Extending South To The City's Corporate Limits, by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A TWELVE FOOT (12') WIDE RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF JOHNSON AVENUE, ADJACENT TO LOT 5 AND LOTS 11 1 THROUGH 13, BLOCK 76, AVON BY THE SEA, EXTENDING SOUTH TO THE CITY'S CORPORATE LIMITS, RESERVING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES; REPEALING PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. , City Manager, Bennett Boucher explained the location of the property and stated that all utility companies have been notified. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of vacating the right -of -way. Mr. Petsos queried why the City is not selling the property rather than giving it away. City Attorney, Kohn Bennett related that only when the City has purchased property should it be considered for tender. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Weber to approve Ordinance 02 -2000 for second reading. The motion passed 3 -1, with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, Against and Mayor Randels, For. ; [ i i , Cape Canaveral City Council I Regular Meeting Minutes January 18, 2000 Page 4 q RESOLUTIONS: 7. Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2000 -02, Appointing Mary Jo Laws as a Regular Member to the Beautification Board by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING ONE REGULAR MEMBER TO THE BEAUTIFICATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -02, inserting the name Mary Joe Laws. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. Lt. Gary Young, Canaveral Precinct, was introduced at this time. He prepared the Blue Cafe report and is doing an outstanding job. DISCUSSION: 9. Stormwater Master Plan Update, SSA City Engineer, John Pekar explained that the project relates to outfalls for which regulations are being developed by the State. He stated that the first five tasks have now been accomplished. Currently, grants are being pursued. Mr. Pekar related project concepts by other agencies within Florida. Baffle boxes are rectangular boxes placed at each outfall. Mr. Pekar demonstrated some of the typical outfalls within the City. He stated that in all cases, there are major problems. The silt is loose and deep, being blown far into the river. 1 Mr. Pekar related some of the recommended solutions. On the north side of Central are Manatee Sanctuary Park and Banana River Park. He recommended installing 1 baffle boxes and regularly scheduled cleaning. Further, there are other types of boxes that are capable of filtering stormwater. Outfalls are located at Holman, International, Center, Central, the ditch known as Canaveral Creek, another ditch and Fairvilla. He related that maintenance systems would be included in the report as well as capital items. Funding sources will be identified, including numerous grants. Mr. Pekar reported that parking lots on Center Street could be considered for purchasing as a passive park. Some stormwater will be diverted to a holding tank (current flow stabilization tank) for treatment. Mr. Bruns cautioned that manatees are located along the John Porter Bridge and baffle box design should consider manatee safety. Decisions for priorities and funding will be significant. The City has the opportunity to be the first city in the state to treat all stormwater. Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 18, 2000 Page 5 Mr. Bruns explained that it is important to go on to the next step to implementing a stormwater utility fee. He queried if this report will provide the data basis to initiate the fund. Mr. Boucher explained that the items listed must be set in priority order. He recommended that the City should have a plan set, including citizen education and awareness. Best management practices, including maintenance is important. Mr. Boucher related that our plan could dovetail with the FDOT A1A study. { Mr. Pekar opined that obtaining SJRWMD blessing is an important aspect in attaining credibility with other agencies for funding. Mr. Gardulski related that this report would help the City's flood rating that Greg Mullins continuously works toward improving. REPORTS: 10. City Manager — Bennett Boucher o Flood Insurance rating improvement from class 9 to class 8. o Reclaimed water mapping schedule developed. o C -2 rezoning to be considered for an administrative rezoning. Can be advertised for consideration at the second meeting in February. o Requesting consideration to develop a magnet with emergency telephone numbers to be mailed out with a Community Policing Newsletter. The cost would be $2,500 including the magnets, publication and postage. Mayor Randels recommended stickers that can be adhered to the telephone handset in lieu of a magnet. o Marketing video has been reformatted and submitted to the Govemment Channel. o Business and Cultural Development Board is developing an ordinance for Council consideration that will require new businesses to promote art in public places. Audience o Public Works Director, Mr. Gardulski reported that he has submitted a reclaimed water grant to SJRWMD. o Five -year plan workshop by FDOT next week. o Mr. Nicholas expressed concern in regard to the lack of code enforcement through the weekends. City Clerk — Sandra Smith o No report City Attomey — Kohn Bennett f Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 18, 2000 , E Page 6 E i o Need to revisit item number 6 because a motion was not made. This item was considered at this time. I t City Council Member — Larry Weber T • January 22 City Cleanup. He is expecting 80 to 100 volunteers. Barbecue type food will be served at noon. • Adopt a Park - will be brought before Council to consider. Kacee will bring up to k the Beautification Board. USA is interested in sponsoring one. City Council Member — Burt Bruns i • Status of the Cherie Down Park North property. The owner has sold the property and intended for development. It is highly unlikely that the City could obtain funding to dissuade the development. Mr. Boucher will forward a letter outlining the City's desire. • Mr. Bruns queried Bea McNeely about the LDR Revision Plan by Planning Solutions. Ms. McNeely related that the Planning and Zoning Board IE recommends that Todd Peetz be retained to continue the project instead of Planning Solutions. • Mr. Bruns recommended that Washington Park have concrete sidewalks 1 I installed E. • Mr. Bruns queried how the Villages of Seaport is charged a commercial rate for the pools and clubhouse (410 percent). Mr. Boucher responded that the City Treasurer would identify the entities under the same rate schedule with similar circumstances. A more fair rate schedule will be researched for implementation. Manor Pro Tem — Buzz Petsos r • Electronic agendas and backup • Sand fencing status. Anxious to start as a project next month. • Adopt -a- highway signs are still up. Mr. Boucher and Mr. Bennett related that the sign could come down tomorrow. Mayor — Rocky Randels • What is the status of the 1998 Burton and Associates study for sewer impact fees and sewer rates? Mr. Boucher related that next month Burton & E Associates should make greater progress next month. They had difficulties obtaining billing data from Cocoa. E • Kacee Corbin was commended for her articles. • Scenic highway possibly to be assigned through Cape Canaveral, outlining Manatee Sanctuary Park t , ! Cape Canaveral City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 18, 2000 Page 7 [ • Florida Inland Navigation has a grant available for public shoreline stabilization, waterfront boardwalks and observation points. • DCA grant - Waterfronts Florida. Distributed literature. • Space Congress coming to the Radisson and requesting a contribution. 5 _5 e There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:35pm. c::: :0, 1 5 2 0.2...._ Rocky Randels, MAYOR c IA � ,t" W . 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