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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01-17-2012 RegularCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY January 17, 2012 7:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 P.M. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member John Bond Council Member Bob Hoog Council Member Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Mayor Pro Tem Betty Walsh Others Present: City Manager David L. Greene City Attorney Anthony Garganese Assistant City Manager /City Clerk Angela Apperson Interim Finance Director John McGinnis Plans Examiner /Building Inspector Glenn Pereno Planning and Development Director Barry Brown Leisure Services Director Robert Lefever Public Works Service Director Jeff Ratliff Public Works Services Deputy Director Lonnie Dunn Brevard County Sheriff Commander Alan Moros Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Dave Sargeant Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief John Cunningham REPORTS: None AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: Leo Nicholas spoke of the terms of Regular Board Members and Alternate Board Members indicating there is confusion as to who needs to re -apply for membership. City Manager Greene indicated Alternate Member positions were eliminated; Alternate Members need to re -apply for the available positions. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 17, 2012 Page 2 of 6 Joyce Hamilton complimented City Staff on the appearance of the City (flowers, holiday decorations, etc.) during the Holiday Season. Al Vicidomini asked Council to re- consider the December decision on the Parking Meter Program. A lengthy discussion ensued and included: considering the money spent for implementation of the Program, it should move forward; the money that cannot be recovered is projected to exceed $150,000.00; the projected revenue for the program was approximately $100,000.00; residents and property owners should be allowed to have more than one pass; the need to have all individuals pay the same for each pass; it was a mistake for the Council to vote to move the project forward and then set up the rules (Ordinance) after the fact; residents did not attend the meeting in December because they were told the Ordinance had passed; why should the taxpayers be the only people making the City better; the various ways the Council can reconsider this item; the fact that any City Council can change direction or an Ordinance at any time; the perception that the pass system would cause an enormous amount of work for the Staff, which may require additional Staff; a rumor that the Mayor and Bob Hoog "got to Council Member Bond" is untrue; Ad Valorem taxes that are programed to be "moved" for the passes are the same dollars that are currently being used to fund maintenance activities of the walkovers and the beach rake program; the actions taken by the Council on July 19, 2011, which outlined the steps needed for Program implementation; there are no guarantees the City will not get sued for the implementation of the Program or the transfer of revenue; whether the City could opt the parking spaces in the City out of the agreement Brevard County signed with the State, using the number of public parking spaces throughout the entire County in a calculation for the Local Match for beach re- nourishment and possible costs of same; the institution of parking meters will change the character of the City; and the need for clear direction from the City Council. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Randels inquired if any items are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. No requests were made. 1. Approve Minutes for Regular City Council Meeting of December 20, 2011: 2. Approve Reconditioning of the Dynasand Continuous Backwash Sand Filter Modules at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; award work to sole source provider Parkson Corporation in the Amount of $560,000: 3. Approve Task Order No. 1 and Funds in the Amount of $78,015 to Quentin L. Hampton Associates, Inc. for Survey and Design Services for the North Atlantic Streetscape Project: 4. Approve the Transportation Impact Fee Trust Fund Disbursement Agreement between Brevard County and the City of Cape Canaveral for the Construction of City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 17, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Streetscape Improvements to North Atlantic Avenue in the Amount of $868,732.89 and Authorize the Mayor to Sign: 5. Approve Settlement Offer of PI Holdings #1, Inc. to Pay City's Administrative and Attorneys' Fees & to Dismiss Quiet Title Lawsuit Filed Against City in Exchange for City's Release of Code Enforcement Lien: A motion was made by Council Member Hoog, seconded by Council Member Petsos, to adopt the five consent items. The motion carried 5 -0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Walsh, For. PUBLIC HEARING: 6. Fire Station: a. Approve an Agreement for Deed with the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.: b. Approve a Task Order with Baskerville- Donovan, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services related to the Fire Station Project: City Manager Greene reviewed the agenda items and recommended to proceed with approval. Fire Chief Sargeant answered affirmatively as to whether the Volunteers support this plan. A motion was made by Council Member Hoog, seconded by Council Member Bond, to approve an agreement for deed, the Task Order and extending the contract for services until 2033. The public hearing was opened. Comments included: the lack of a City Master Plan for the co- location of government services; the desire to a have a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified Fire Station; the costs added for LEED Certification are not necessary if the facility is built with the principles and concepts in mind; the work done to investigate property adjoining the existing City Buildings; and the unwillingness of the current property owners, both around the existing Fire Station and existing City Buildings to sell. The Public Hearing was closed. Comments from Council Members included: a clarification that the Corporation known as Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department is made up of both paid personnel and volunteers; prior discussion for a Town Center complex and the desire to have government buildings located there; the prior discussions for a multi - generational recreational facility; the prior discussion for a government complex in the area of the existing City Hall; the money that has been set aside for the new Fire Station; the proposed station is not lavish in any way, it is just a modern facility; and that Rescue operations will occur from either the Cocoa Beach Station 2 or the Station at the Port and the possibility to rent a home or a storefront to keep a fire truck in town. The motion carried 4 -1 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Walsh, Against. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 17, 2012 Page 4 of 6 ORDINANCE: First Reading: 7. Adopt Ordinance No. 01-2012; amending section 82-31 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances related to adoption of the Florida Buildinq Code; providing that the 2010 Florida Building Code, as may be amended, shall be the building code adopted and enforced in the City; repealing specific regulations related to wind speed zones consistent with the latest revisions to the Florida Building Code; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the code; severability; and an effective date: City Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance title into the record and provided a brief explanation of same. Mayor Randels further commented on the proposed Ordinance. A motion was made by Council Member Petsos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Walsh, for approval of Ordinance No. 01- 2012. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Walsh, For DISCUSSION: 8. Request by Stark Armor, Inc. for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Planning and Development Director Brown explained the request and that the exemption will serve as the local match for the Program. The City exemption is projected to be $5,192.00 and the County exemption is projected to be $6,400.00, both will be for 10 years. He reviewed the exemption process and proposed timeline. City Manager Greene noted there may be need for a resolution similar to what was done for Project Rocket. Mayor Randels noted the locations being considered and expounded on the tax exemption process. A motion was made by Council Member Petsos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Walsh, to support Staffs recommendation to forward the application to the Brevard County Property Appraiser for review and reporting. The Council Members expressed their support of the Project. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Council Member Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Walsh, For. 9. Discuss and provide direction to Staff with respect to the Phased Conceptual Plan for constructing a Doi Park at Manatee Sanctuary Park, construction of which was approved by the City Council at its October 18, 2011 meeting: Leisure Services Director Lefever reviewed prior actions on this item and the work necessary for Phase One. Stottler Stagg and Associates Engineer John Pekar explained the stormwater management activities needed for the Park. Mr. Lefever continued and explained Phases Two and Three. Council Members' questions and comments included: the need for a double-entry gate, restrooms, benches and water fountains for animals/ people; the increase in costs from prior estimates and the fact the figures were taken from projects that were awarded in the local area within the past year; the requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); that this Plan does not include the relocation of the fence which adjoins the Wastewater Treatment Plant; the 1 1 i 1 . City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 17, 2012 Page 5 of 6 costs associated with moving the fence vs. the costs for modification of the rail; that prior estimates were given without the assistance of the Engineer; the need to move the fence 5 -10 feet from the walking trails; concerns that no one from "Friends of Laika" were present; that the Park would not diminish the property values of the condominiums in the area and it may make the units easier to sell; and the need for the Plan to be more to the south of the tree line. Citizen comments included: the positive economic impacts the Park could make for the community; the work to obtain the not - for - profit status for a foundation; the lack of public restrooms in Phase One; that the stormwater alterations were included in the proposed costs; whether the City can afford to spend this money to build the Park; the establishment of a Non - Profit Organization called "Friends of Laika" and the collection of funds to assist in the creation of the Park has been held off due to the lack of commitment from the City to build the Park; a donation of $100.00 from the Mayor to assist in forming the Organization; the desire for at least $25,000.00 to be raised by others before the City would move forward with construction; what the insurance costs will be and the prohibition of certain breeds; the fact that there are only 320 licensed dogs in the City; the desire to have a firm commitment of donations prior to the City making commitment to building a Park; the actions of citizens during the Visioning effort to request the Dog Park and then to say the "Friends of Laika" are responsible to raise the money or the City does not have to do what the citizens have requested is wrong. REPORTS: 10. Council Council Member Bond reminded everyone of the Special Election on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. He thanked the Council Members for selecting him to fill the vacancy. Mayor Pro Tem Walsh asked if anyone is planning to go to the FL League of Cities 2012 Legislative Action Days. Mayor Randels indicated he was planning to attend some of the days. She noted the irrigation system in front of the Circle K Store across from the entrance to Harbor Heights has a broken sprinkler head that needs to be repaired. Council Member Petsos reminded everyone of the Sea Oats Planting February 11th at 9 a.m. at Cherie Down Park. Council Member Hoog asked for Council's concurrence to recognize Former Council Member Morgan with a monument along Ridgewood Avenue. City Manager Greene indicated the estimated cost is $1,500.00 for a base with inscription. Consensus was reached to move forward with the monument/recognition of Mr. Morgan and that Council Member Hoog work with the City Manager and the Morgan Family on the location for same. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 17, 2012 Page 6 of 6 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 9:52 P.M. Rocky Randels, MAYOR Angela M. Apperson, MMC, City Clerk SEAL of Cape Canaveral, Florida 1