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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-05-2000 Regular 1 1 1 1 i CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 3 CITY HALL ANNEX s 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY September 5, 2000 7:00 P.M. 1 CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Larry Weber Richard Treverton Burt Bruns Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels i Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher Assistant City Attorney, Mark McQuagge City Clerk, Sandra Smith City Treasurer, Andrea Bowers Public Works Director, Edward Gardulski Building Official, Morris Reid PRESENTATION: Ms. Vickie Smith, A1A Corridor Study Consultant, for Keith and Schnars, P.A. Ms. Smith explained that the study includes a 14 -mile segment of Al A from Patrick Air Force Base to Port Canaveral. She gave an overview of the basis for the study, explaining that this study is different than others that have been performed previously. She related that this research comprises an extensive public outreach aspect. Ms. Smith explained that the study is focused toward specific issues, such as intersection design, signalization, medians, turn lanes, curb cuts, drainage, bus bays, beautification and vehicle calming systems, a possible trolley system, and bike systems. Two committees are in place, technical and citizens. Mr. John Flora explained p types of vehicle calming, such as speed humps, but they are the least desirable and least effective. Curbing, or bulb -outs provide shorter distances for pedestrian crossings; another is round - abouts. Changing pavement types is also considered in pedestrian areas. AlA will be limited for those aspects because of being an evacuation route. ORDINANCES: SECOND PUBLIC HEARING 1. (Tape 1, 714) Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 06 -2000 by title. t t City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2000 Page 2 r AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING; SETTING FORTH AND ADOPTING A LARGE SCALE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT AS PROVIDED IN CPA -00 -1, WHICH SHALL AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM R -1, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO R -3, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCELS 251 AND 253 IN SECTION 26 AND 27, TO TOWNSHIP 24, RANGE 37E, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND LEGAL STATUS OF THE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL OF THE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PRIOR AND INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to adopt Ordinance No. 06 -2000. Mrs. LaChance was present. There was no public comment or written opposition. The ordinance will be effective in 21 days if there is no appeal filed with the State. The motion passed 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For RESOLUTIONS: 2. (Tape 1, 954) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 00 -31 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; RE APPOINTING REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Randels commended Lamar Russell as he completes his 20 year as a Planning and Zoning Board Member with this re- appointment. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Resolution No. 00 -31 inserting the names: Lamar Russell, Dr. John Fredrickson and Andrea Shea -King. The motion passed 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. I; II CONSIDERATIONS: 3. (Tape 1, 1031) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 1 and 15, 2000. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2000 i Page 3 1 1 ! A motion was made by Mr. Weber and seconded by Mr. Treverton to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 1 and 15, 2000. i The motion passed 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. i 4. (1056) Library Community Room Artwork Proposal, Business and Cultural Development Board Board Members Bertie Edwards, Craig Smith and Jackie Coates were present. Ms. Coates related the numerous projects undertaken by the Board since its composition acquired Arts and Culture. She explained that the north wall of the community room has been selected to display a historical art collection, while preserving the currently displayed historical photos by repositioning them elsewhere in the library. The Board requests that a watercolor painting be commissioned of the Eberwein house with a shadow of an oak tree. Ms. Coates reported that it was our city's oldest house and is of historical significance. Consensus was to approve the recommendation of the Business and Cultural Development Board to commission the watercolor painting and to have professional photographs taken of areas throughout the city. The City Manager will select the photographer. 5. (1706) Change Order, Reclaimed Water Project Phase IV, Part 2, in the amount of $201,405 to Carl Hankins, Inc. Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski, explained that this is the second part of phase four and will loop the city from West Central to tie in with Atlantic Ave. The issue is that there is a large trunk line along the west side of A1A. There is yl only one 8 -inch line for the east side of the city. The loop will provide more water to the northern part of the city where the demand is greater. Further, this project would resolve a lot the water pressure problems. Then, later analyses will be performed to review pump sizing or variable sizing. Mr. Petsos queried how the east would be affected, aside from the northern part i of the city. Mr. Gardulski related that after this work is performed, pressures would need to be analyzed for evaluation purposes. Mr. Bruns queried why we did not put in a 12 -inch line in the beginning. Mr. Gardulski related that Hartmann & Associates who performed the study was instructed to design a limited number of lines, not the extensive construction that has ensued due to the popular demand. Stottler , Stagg & Associates has recommended this system to resolve the City's current demand. Mr. Petsos expressed concern that Hartmann was supposed to have engineered a design i to provide 1.2 million gallons per day. i I City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2000 Page 4 ! 7 1 Mr. Bruns queried if the pipes being installed now, will have to be re- visited I again in the future. Mr. Gardulski confirmed that these pipes would be sufficient to maintain 60psi when the water is available. j Mr. Bruns insisted that the design analysis should be performed and affirmed I , before construction, not after. Mr. Petsos reiterated the same concern that , Council should be confident that the system should perform at the end of all 1 construction. Mr. Gardulski explained that there is no complete assurance; it is possible that other measurers may need to be taken as analyses reveal issues. A motion was made by Mr. Weber and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Change Order, Reclaimed Water Project Phase IV, Part 2, in the amount of 1 $201,405 to Carl Hankins, Inc. for October 1, 2000 initiation as budgeted. Mr. Nicholas stated that it is apparent that Hartmann did not design the system adequately. It should not be completed on an incremental bases. The entire picture should be addressed for completion. Additions are more expensive than contracting for a final design. Mayor Randels related that his point is well taken. A city resident queried Mr. Gardulski how he proposes to design sectionalization later. Mr. Gardulski related that valve installation is the first step in creating an ability to provide for sectionalizing. Mr. Bill Hanson, Harbor Heights resident, related, a gentleman stated years ago that the City would never have a shortage of water. He stated that the City should not be sending water to Cocoa Beach. Mr. Petsos explained that the City would not send water to the port if the City has an insufficient supply. Mr. Jim Blizzard queried for assurance that water will not be sent to Cocoa Beach when the City does not have enough water. The covenant with the City residents should supercede covenant to outside entities. The motion passed 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Weber, For; Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. k REPORTS: 1 (3421) City Manager — Bennett Boucher 1. o Reclaimed water lines construction by jack and bore were attempted under Al last week, but failed. Mr. Gardulski and a representative from Carl Hankins related that they would attempt again next week after de- watering this week. Currently, they are performing tie -ins and repair work. 1 I They were required to dig deep which created an artesian well effect. o Mr. Boucher reported that Assistant City Attorney, Mark McQuagge is reviewing the Hartmann & Associates sand filter design issue for positioning. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2000 Page 5 o Mr. Boucher reported that Mr. Tom Wasden approached him regarding a bus shelter program that was recently approved by the County. He would like to enter into a similar agreement with the City. It would not cost the City, however, they are funded by advertisements. The agreement ! could outline advertisement requirements. Further, it would have to conform to the City's new sign code. o Mr. Boucher reported that a Beach cleanup seminar would be held on September 13. o Mr. Boucher will be meeting this week with the Cape Canaveral Hospital concerning the stormwater mitigation concept to determine how they came to the conclusion of Center Street outfall. o l AUDIENCE o No report. I Public Works Director — Ed Gardulski 1 o Mr. Gardulski reported that the SJRWMD would present grant awards next week. City Clerk- Sandra Smith • Ms. Smith reported that Mayoral Qualifying began September 1 and will E end at noon on September 15. Currently, incumbent Mayor, Rocky Randels is the only person to qualify. However, Jim Morgan has received 1 filing papers. I f 1 City Attorney — Kohn Bennett • Mr. Bennett reported that Mark McQuagge, Assistant City Attorney, is very interested and working diligently in continuing covering City Boards. Council Member - Larry Weber • Mr. Weber reported that he would attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the state scenic highway in Brevard County. ` o Mr. Weber queried if the City plans to have a ribbon cutting ceremony for Thurm Boulevard? Consensus is to have one. o Mr. Weber queried if it is illegal to have glass on the beach? City Manager Boucher responded that glass is not allowed. Mr. Weber suggested that stricter enforcement is needed. He also reported that transients are also returning to overnight under the crossovers. Council Member - Richard Treverton o Mr. Treverton related that the position statement to Cocoa Beach in regard to the Conflict Resolution Assessment was sent, and queried, what is the status? Mr. Boucher related that the meeting has been postponed to September 14 and there has been no formal response. Mr. Gardulski received a fax asking that the City just send water. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2000 Page 6 5 Council Member - Burt Bruns o Mr. Bruns reported that Cape View Elementary rose their scholastic testing from class C to class A, which in turn provides them more funding. o Mr. Bruns commended the City for stop signs that were installed on Washington Avenue. However, another is needed at Washington and I' Magnolia. He reported that even the school bus driver is speeding. Further, the path along Washington needs to be paved or improved for pedestrian encouragement, especially school children. Mayor Pro Tem - Buzz Petsos o Mr. Petsos reported that Roosevelt and Cocoa Beach High School also achieved Class A ranking. o Mr. Petsos queried about the City's status in regard to the Al beautification grant. Mr. Gardulski responded that the library is complete and bid specs are being developed. The easement agreement has been reviewed by FDOT and is now at the attorney's office for review. Timelines will be developed for presentation to Council. o Mr. Petsos queried about the Szapor appeal status? City Attorney, Kohn Bennett, responded that oral argument has not been conducted. He related that it could take a year to get an opinion after argument. o Mr. Petsos queried about the status of Center Street stormwater testing. Mr. Gardulski related that sampling has been started, but there is no report yet. o Mr. Petsos reported that he will be out of town for September 21 Budget Meeting. Mayor — Rocky Randels #` o Mayor Randels reported that the Navy League newsletter published an article on the John K. Porter Bridge. o Mayor Randels commended Mayor Pro Tem Petsos for his participation in Our Spirit magazine. o Ms. Kacee Weber was commended for her continued efforts of beautification throughout Brevard County. o Mayor Randels distributed literature provided by the Canaveral Port Authority who sponsored an international protocol seminar at the Florida League of Cities. o Mayor Randels reported that the City was recognized by the census for leadership in partnership. o Mayor Randels requested an update on the 6 cents sales tax. Mr. Boucher 1" relatp0 that he is still awaiting further information from the county. f - There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55p.m. ' Rocky Randels, MAYOR [` T _ J r� �►, dra mith, C . ` C RK I 1 ,