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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-03-2009CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY February 3, 2009 7:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Mayor Council Member Council Member Others Present: Bob Hoog Buzz Petsos Rocky Randels Shannon Roberts Betty Walsh City Manager Bennett Boucher City Attorney Anthony Garganese City Clerk Susan Stills Recreation Director Robert Lefever Planning and Development Director Barry Brown PRESENTATIONS: 2008 State of the City Report, Mayor Randels Mayor Randels credited Staff for their work on the State of the City Report which would become an annual reporting tool from this year forward. Ms. Roberts stated that another goal of the State of the City Report was to enable City Council to reflect their goals and what was accomplished as well. Ms. Roberts mentioned this in order to plan forward and include City Council's leadership goals and their subsequent accomplishment as part of their accountability to the residents. Mayor Randels recommended including the Council's Goals and Objectives from the Visioning Session in June. The City Manager commended his Executive Assistant, Kim McIntire, for publishing the document. Mr. Boucher noted that the Report summarized Departments' quarterly Accomplishments. Mayor Randels thanked Ms. Roberts for her encouragement in initiating the document City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 2 of 13 New City Web Site Mr. Boucher introduced the new City web site and he noted how it permitted each Department to update their own information. Mr. Petsos inquired about the new web site's word search feature. Mr. Boucher replied that he would address Mr. Petsos' question as part of the site features' tour. Mr. Petsos questioned about finding past Minutes on the web site. Mr. Boucher informed that the past years Minutes for one year were scanned and uploaded to the new site; however, the site was a work in progress and additional prior year's Minutes would take time. Mr. Ray Osborne asked if he could receive E-mail alerts of Meetings that were cancelled. Mr. Boucher replied that the E-mail update button on the Home Page could be used for alert purposes. Ms. Roberts mentioned that the photos of the City depicted a gray sky and asked for alternative photos depicting clearer weather in order to project a sunny, pleasant City image. Mr. Boucher affirmed that he could change the photos. Mr. Boucher assured the Council that past meeting Minutes would be added to the new web site over time. Mr. David Schirtzinger brought out that the link to the former web site was inoperative from the Google search engine. Mr. Boucher replied that it would take the search engines some time to acknowledge the new site address. Mr. Petsos noted the Model Space IL Shuttle photo and asked if the shuttle could be raised from its position within the barricade. The City Manager took note. New Marketing Video Mr. Boucher introduced the new Marketing Video. City Council commended John Anderson and the Business and Cultural Development Board Members for their work on the video. Ms. Roberts noted the absence of any mention of Kennedy Space Center and asked to have some reference to it. Ms. Walsh asked about the plans to promote the video. Mr. Boucher replied that the Board planned to discuss promotion; however there would be a link on the City web site. Mr. Osborne noted that empty -nesters and retired persons were not clearly recognized in the video. He pointed out how the video was focused more toward young professional adults and families; however, the empty -nesters were more prone to purchase a condominium. Mr. Boucher stated that he relied on the Board's recommendations and the community was not labeled as a retirement community. Mr. John Anderson, Business and Cultural Development Board Chairperson, stated how the City web site would provide links from both the Enterprise Florida and the Economic Development Commission web sites as access to commercial and tourism markets. He .. stated further that more Board discussion was necessary to reach other market sectors �, such as retirees and empty -nesters. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 3 of 13 Ms. Roberts addressed the need for the Council to review and make changes to the video before the finished product. Mr. Boucher informed that the Board recommended the video and any editing would require additional funding as well as editing for the voice over narrative. Ms. Walsh recommended seeking a cost estimate in order to make the suggested changes. Mr. Leo Nicholas stated that the City Council has a duty and an obligation to make changes. He stated further that the omission of Kennedy Space Center eliminated one of the major employers in the community. However, Mr. Nicholas commended the video efforts overall. Ms. Roberts requested to include a map referencing- the eferencingthe Kennedy Space Center. In conclusion, Mr. Boucher affirmed that he would review the video to incorporate the recommended changes. REPORTS: City Manager • Mr. Boucher distributed a Public Works status report. He stated that he submitted the infrastructure project for the Federal Stimulus Package for the City's road, drainage, and sidewalk projects which were included in the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization package. Mr. Boucher clarified the difference between maintenance projects and Comprehensive Plan projects. Ms. Roberts stated her desire for the Council to discuss the Stimulus Package projects as part of an Agenda. Mayor Randels pointed out that the Stimulus Package boundaries were not clearly defined. In closing, Mr. Boucher informed that the Council could discuss this item at their next Meeting. • Mr. Boucher informed that Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach representatives and Waste Management, Inc. would meet for a discussion on the contract renewal. He noted that Satellite Beach declined to participate, Indialantic was awaiting their price rates, and Indian Harbour Beach chose to proceed with renewing their contract. Mr. Boucher clarified that commercial dumpsters were a major discussion point since containerized pick-ups generate substantial revenue. Ms. Walsh informed that she received a letter from DRH, Inc. related to bidding for recycling and other solid waste disposal. Mr. Boucher replied that if the City solicits for a Bid Proposal, they could respond to it. • Mr. Boucher announced that the N. Atlantic Avenue intersection project was three- fourths open now. Brevard County was making headway and, hopefully, within the next few weeks, the entire intersection would be open. • Mr. Boucher informed that the vendor for thermo-stone asphalt imprinting would be available at the upcoming North Atlantic Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue Landscaping Workshop on Thursday, February 12th at 5:30 P.M. This company, Pave -Way Systems, performed the work in downtown Cocoa Beach. Ms. Roberts asked if Staff was considering brick pavers or any other options. Mr. Boucher replied that he was discussing paving options for North Atlantic Avenue with Brevard County. Mr. Boucher stated that North Atlantic Avenue and Central Boulevard would be a good intersection to try the thermo-stone asphalt. Ms. Roberts asked if brick City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 4 of 13 pavers were considered as another alternative paving material. Mr. Boucher replied that he did not believe Brevard County would agree to pay for the brick pavers or the installation. He stated that he was gaining input from the Beautification Board. Ms. Roberts added that there was also input from the Public Workshops. Mr. Boucher informed that discussion took place among Brevard County and John Pekar of Stottler, Stagg and Associates related to the impact of working on North Atlantic Avenue during a paving project. Ms. Roberts inquired about paving all of Central Boulevard. Mr. Boucher clarified that paving would occur from State Road Al to Ridgewood Avenue. In conclusion, Mr. Boucher stated that if there were no major impediments to paving, he would recommend paving to the Council. Mr. Boucher replied to Mr. Petsos that the Workshop on February 12th would establish the project details. Mayor Randels reminded that since signing the Agreement in March 2007, the original paving material prices have changed. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested to perform the paving project at night. Mr. Boucher replied that he would look into that possibility. He replied to Ms. Roberts that the Workshop Meeting on February 12th would identify crosswalks for paving. Mr. Nicholas questioned the matter of the City receiving payment for the road. Mr. Boucher explained that the City could either pave the road or receive a deed for the road upon accepting the County's payment; however, Staff was seeking paving costs. Staff Recreation Department • Mr. Lefever announced that Traper Jim Greene will be at the Recreation Center on Saturday, February 7t from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. • Mr. Lefever also announced a Valentine's Night on Saturday, February 14th of babysitting services for parents from 6:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. for $5.00 per child. Planninci and Development Director • No report. City Clerk • Ms. Stills asked if the Council desired to change how they acknowledged the City Board Members. Mr. Petsos stated that he had inquired about the cost of the Board Appreciation Dinner in an effort to decrease expenses. Mr. Boucher informed that the event, a formal dinner, was a budgeted item; however, the Council could choose to change the location. The previous year's cost was City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 5 of 13 $4,000. Mayor Randels stated that the Council could present the City Manager with some options for Board Member recognition alternatives. City Attorney • Attorney Garganese reported that the Sign Code Ordinance draft was near completion and would be released by the end of the week for the formal public hearing process. • Attorney Garganese also reported that the Plaintiff's attorney called and cancelled the scheduled depositions of an ongoing case. These depositions will be rescheduled. At this time, Council Members requested to hear Council Reports at the end of the Meeting. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: • Mr. Ray Osborne submitted another Green Paper for City Council's review. He noted it as a medium of discussion for alternative energy ideas in an effort to assist the City in decreasing cost and increasing revenue. Mr. Osborne mentioned some wind energy projects in Cape Cod and St. Lucie County. He also mentioned how building a solar energy plant could subsidize energy for the water treatment plant. Mr. Osborne referred to discussion from last June related to: 1) using photo -voltaic cells, and 2) conducting a green audit. Mayor Randels replied that the new photo- voltaic sign was in operation on the City's south entrance sign. Mr. Boucher replied that the new LEED point rating was now a standard and the audit would commence following further knowledge of this new requirement. In conclusion, Mr. Osborne mentioned how green standards would initiate green jobs. • Mr. Osborne inquired about forming a Heritage Committee. He stated that a Heritage Committee could assist in: 1) advising how the web site could be used to convey the City's history, and 2) assisting with the ongoing Oral History Project. Ms. Roberts related on the significant contributions of the Historical Society in Virginia as well as that of the City of Cocoa. Ms. Roberts perceived a Heritage Committee as an asset to the City in that they could act in an advisory capacity to the Council and sponsor events that celebrate the City's heritage. Mayor Randels asked if this would become a City sponsored Board. Mr. Osborne replied that the participation would depend on the type of projects available. Ms. Roberts recommended that Mr. Osborne perform comparative research and return to the Council with ideas on what is done in other communities. Mr. Osborne agreed saying that he would seek information from members of the North Brevard Historical Society. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2009. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 6 of 13 2. Resolution No. 2009-04; Appointing Alternate Member to Library Board; L. Brown. 3. Resolution No. 2009-05; Suspending Temporary On -Premises Sign Code Provisions and Related Permit Fees. Mayor Randels asked if any Council Member, Staff person, or interested party desired to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. No request was made to remove any of the items for discussion. In light of previous concern over the City's actions related to the peacocks, Ms. Walsh clarified that the Minutes of January 20, 2009 read, "she desired that the peacocks be humanely captured and moved to another location." Ms. Roberts requested to hear from the Mayor related to his meeting with Commissioner Chuck Nelson and Ms. Isabel Escapa, Library Director. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog noted a correction to the date in a Memo from Ms. Susan Chapman on Page 37 of the Agenda Packet from 2009 to 2008. A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Ms. Walsh to Approve 0-111- Consent Agenda Items No. 1 with the Clarification from Ms. Walsh through 3. %W The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. ORDINANCE: Second Public Hearing: 4. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 01-2009; Land Use Application Deadline. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance No. 01-2009 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 110, ZONING, OF THE CAPE CANAVERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO LAND USE DECISIONS; AMENDING APPLICATION AND HEARING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING DEFICIENT APPLICATIONS; SETTING FORTH SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND TIME FRAMES FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Roberts expressed her concern related to Item No. 4 in which the City desires to improve a process. She stated that there was no process map, or baseline, to indicate how improvements to an existing process would be accomplished. Mayor Randels summarized how this Ordinance would act as the driver for the developer to submit completed documents. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 7 of 13 Barry Brown, Planning and Development Director, explained how the application process was open-ended, in that Staff received an application for review; however, it was incomplete or additional information was needed. Staff could request the information, but the developer had no time limit in which to comply with the request. The Ordinance would establish time limits to facilitate Staff review. Ms. Roberts related her concern with City Staff's delivery standards. Mr. Brown replied that he was opposed to Staff replying to developers in an effort to have the developer take the position of action in the application process. Ms. Roberts stated that she viewed the Ordinance as one-sided and unclear. Mr. Brown explained that the Ordinance specifically addressed a noted deficiency in the Development Review process. Attorney Garganese stated that the Ordinance was drafted to add some definitiveness to the process. He explained that this process required a complete application without deficiencies from the beginning of the process. Attorney Garganese stated further that this would place the burden of action on the applicant to be prepared for the anticipated Board meetings. The Ordinance also outlines the criteria for the Boards to address the application. Mayor Randels emphasized the importance of Section 110-30(1) which required that the developer attend Board Meetings. Mayor Randels also noted how postponing Board + Meetings delayed the review process. Attorney Garganese stated that applications must be complete at the time of submittal and this Ordinance defined that process. The Ordinance required that the applicant: 1) be prepared upon submittal, 2) submit information when requested in order not to delay the process. Attorney Garganese stated further that when the matter comes before the Board, the applicant should come to the Board and present their case as part of a quasi-judicial hearing. Finally, the Ordinance also established the criteria for the Board in Tabling and Postponing an application. Attorney Garganese clarified that "streamlining" as stated in the Recitals referred to: 1) obtaining a complete application, and 2) getting a decision on that application within a reasonable time period. Ms. Roberts stressed that a process map would help the Council to understand the rationale for changing the current process from her understanding of streamlining and expediting a process. Attorney Garganese stated that there were no definitive rules in the City's Code book for Land Development applications and this was the intent of the Ordinance. Ms. Roberts stated how customer service standards and expectations could be included in this amendment to improve the overall process. Ms. Walsh asked if what Ms. Roberts was seeking should become part of an office standard procedure for internal processing and not as part of the Ordinance. Ms. Roberts emphasized the need for a timeframe for City review and a process explanation with the Ordinance. Ms. Roberts also indicated the need for an administrative form to accompany City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 8 of 13 an Ordinance such as this to illustrate its intended purpose for the public and the developers. In this case, a process map including the steps and the timeframes that would include Staff review. Mr. Brown explained that submitting a complete application and hiring competent and capable consultants was the best manner for an application to proceed through the process. Attorney Garganese stated how Staff should not waste time seeking additional information due to incomplete applications which was a major issue for the City from 2003 through 2006. In conclusion to the discussion, Mayor Randels noted the correction in Ms. Chapman's memo to read: "October 14, 2008, not 2009." A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to Adopt Ordinance No. 01-2009 at Second Reading. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. DISCUSSION: 5. Citizens Visioning Committee. Mr. Boucher reported that he, Mr. Brown and the Regional Planning Council staff discussed who would serve on this Committee. The Committee could be comprised of r business, government, civic leaders and others. Mr. Boucher stated that the Business and Cultural Development Board could serve as the core group due to their involvement with the Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Boucher outlined the Committee's roles as: 1) to assist in identifying the community's key stakeholders, 2) to participate in all of the visioning Workshops, 3) to identify with City staff the key outcomes of the Visioning Workshops, 4) to communicate the results of the Visioning Workshops to City Council, and 5) to monitor implementation of the community vision which is a key point. Mayor Randels asked if the Business and Cultural Development Board were in addition to the seven Committee members, or would they comprise the majority of the seven required Committee Members. Mr. Brown explained that a Special Meeting of the Business and Cultural Development Board would be held on Tuesday, February 10"'. Mr. Brown informed that all of the Business and Cultural Development Board members may not choose to serve on the Visioning Committee. Therefore, Staff would also consider City Council's recommendations for the Committee in an effort to gain the broadest representation of proposed stakeholders. Mr. Brown clarified for Mayor Randels that there was no definitive number of persons for the Citizens Visioning Committee. Mayor Randels asked why Canaveral Port Authority was included in number. Mr. Brown stated that the Port was adjacent to the City and a strong economic entity. He saw no reason not to extend them an invitation. Mr. Petsos stated that he wanted to ensure that City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 9 of 13 residents, who are not business owners, become Committee members. Ms. Roberts recommended geographical representation from the City's four quadrants as well. Mr. Brown affirmed that these suggestions could be taken into consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog asked if the Business and Cultural Board members would qualify. Mr. Brown affirmed that some Board members qualify as business owners and civic leaders. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog asked that Staff address criteria on the number of permissible names from City Council members and the various named categories. Ms. Roberts questioned advertising for the Committee and she requested a two week period for application submittal. Mr. Brown replied that the intent was to choose a leadership committee and every resident would have an opportunity to participate in the process whether or not they choose to serve on the Visioning Committee. Ms. Roberts mentioned that self -nomination or submittals through the web site for a period of time were previously discussed. Mayor Randels informed that the Visioning Committee was initially called a Steering Committee for the purpose of scheduling and coordinating public participation. Mr. Boucher pointed out how review of Committee applications would take a considerable amount of time. Ms. Roberts stated that she was seeking a step-by-step approach as an outline of the seven month process. Mr. Brown explained that he did not desire to designate a scheduling timeframe until a Committee was selected. Mr. Ray Osborne noted if the Visioning Committee would use the data from the previous year's meetings or would they initiate their own data. Mr. Nicholas stated that he got the impression that the Visioning process was geared toward revamping the commercial district only and would not include the residential portion. Ms. Roberts stated that she understood that the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council planned to revamp the Contract to specify residential. Mr. Tom Garboski, 303 Surf Drive, stated that the Business and Cultural Development Board directed its intentions toward business enterprises and some Board members were not City residents Mr. Petsos reviewed the Visioning Committee's responsibilities as stated by Mr. Boucher at the onset of discussion. He emphasized the need for both business and resident participation in the Visioning discussion. Mr. Nicholas expressed his concern with a balanced representation. Ms. Roberts brought out that the Visioning process would impact the whole of the City, both residential and commercial. Mr. Brown recommended that the Council identify those who would best represent the City through the Committee. Ms. Roberts emphasized amending the Contract to specifically state a residential category. Ms. Roberts proposed providing an opportunity for the community to participate and self -nominate as well as nominating others to serve on the Visioning Committee perhaps through a notification on the City web site for a period of one week. Mayor Randels clarified that the Council's task was to identify those who were interested in serving on the Committee. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 10 of 13 Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested a type of notification for a Committee Application and a timeframe. Mr. Brown recommended that the Council provide Staff with names of interested persons. Ms. Roberts asked if a web site nomination process would follow with responses sent to the Planning and Development Director. Mr. Boucher affirmed. Mr. Brown clarified that City Council would ultimately ratify the list of nominations. Ms. Roberts requested that the Council make the final recommendations. Mr. Brown stated that Staff would make the selections with City Council's input. Mr. Brown clarified that the Committee would reflect people who possess a certain standing in the community; however, were not part of the day-to-day political process. Ms. Roberts stated her to the contrary and desired for the Council to make the final recommendation on those serving. Mr. Brown stated that he would remain open-minded to Council's requests. Mr. Petsos clarified that the Committee would serve a reporting and coordinating purpose. Ms. Roberts recommended a diverse group. Mr. Brown took note. Ms. Roberts requested to see the list of applicants. Ms. Walsh asked how the Visioning process has been communicated to the public. Mr. Brown informed that Ms. Shelly Lawton, of MyRegion.org, was the publications expert. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog asked if Mr. Brown had past experience with this type of Visioning process. Mr. Brown replied that although he was knowledgeable of Visioning processes, but he had not conducted one first hand. In another leadership position he was involved with presenting material for expeditious action. Ms. Roberts stated that Staff should give the public one week to respond to the solicitation for nominations. Mr. Boucher informed that for those who do not have computers other notification mediums would have to be used. Ms. Roberts recommended including another category for residents. Mr. Brown concluded that the discussed recommendations would require Staff to return to the Council at their first meeting in March. Ms. Roberts requested a more detailed schedule to reflect the Visioning process plans occurring over the next seven months. 6. Projects, Reports and Calendar. Ms. Roberts explained the purpose of this item as a means to obtain a detailed Master Calendar for the City Council for 2009 in order for the Council to plan forward toward goals and their subsequent achievement. Ms. Roberts stated that the Council was attending successive meetings; however, without strategically meeting desired objectives. She stated that this Master Calendar would lead to conducting business using a strategic planning tool. Ms. Roberts stated that this would allow the Council to pace themselves toward goal achievement. Mayor Randels questioned how Ms. Roberts' concept fit in with the City's outlined Goals and Objectives. Ms. Roberts replied that the she did not perceive the stated Goals and Objectives, which are included in the City's Budget, as a strategic set of goals. She ,r explained how the City Council was not pacing themselves to achieve their goals. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 11 of 13 Mayor Randels stated how Staff presented concepts and ideas which the City Council either approved or denied based on budgetary constraints during the Goals and Objectives Meeting. Ms. Roberts stated that she was seeking plans that the City Council would oversee or introduce to the City. She clarified that the goals presented at the Goals and Objectives Meeting were Staff's goals not those of the Council. Mr. Boucher agreed that Ms. Roberts was seeking long-range planning and this would occur through the upcoming Visioning process. Mr. Boucher stated that the City would obtain a new set of data points from the public meetings conducted during Visioning Session. Ms. Walsh asked if there were a Master list of goals. Mayor Randels affirmed that goals were developed during the 2008 Goals and Objectives Meeting. Ms. Roberts clarified that the Goal's list was Staff generated and not the Council presenting what they intended to do as a collective body. Ms. Roberts stated that Council was elected to listen to the residents and be creative about the introduction of improvements into the City, for example, Customer Service standards and legislative actions, for example, the Tree Ordinance. Ms. Roberts emphasized that Council was endorsing what Staff proposed to perform. She stated that the Council needed to agree on what they intended to address as a collective body. In summary, Ms. Roberts clarified that the Council did not discuss, those non - monetary City improvements, such as Customer Service standards or addressing specific City codes. Mr. Boucher recommended addressing Ms. Roberts' concerns as separate components: for example, 1) addressing specific Legislative issues, 2) addressing management issues, etc. which would better serve the Council for discussion purposes. Ms. Roberts stated that Legislative amendments and management improvements were the two major issues. Mr. Boucher agreed to tackle one issue per Council meeting. In conclusion, Mayor Randels stated that Council would address Legislative amendments at the February 17th City Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem How • Mayor Pro Tem Hoog referred to a letter that he received from the Space Coast League of Cities related to the Resolution on Mortgage Lenders' Responsibility. He reported that the Attorney for the Space Coast League, Paul Gougleman, drafted a similar supporting Resolution on behalf of the League. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog stated that he would give Attorney Gougleman's letter to the City Clerk for distribution. Ms. Walsh reiterated that many of the Condominium Board Associations Board of Directors has also drafted letters of support similar to the Resolution. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 12 of 13 Mayor Pro Tem Hoog expressed his favor with the progress on the North Atlantic Avenue project. Mayor Randels • Mayor Randels reported on the success of the Professional Art Show held at the Cape Canaveral Library Meeting Room over the previous weekend. He commended Ms. Kim McIntire for her work on the event. • Mayor Randels reported that he had an application for a non-matching grant from the Florida Inland Navigation for $43,000. He asked if there were any interest in installing a boat launch ramp at the Manatee Sanctuary Park. Mr. Boucher stated that the City has a FEMA shoreline restoration project which could include a boat launch. Mr. Petsos reminded of previous discussion on obtaining a fishing dock. • Mayor Randels announced that on Saturday, February 28th, Canaveral Port Authority would host the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. Volunteers were needed. • Mayor Randels announced that Satellite Beach received a national award for "Building Healthy Communities for a Lifetime of Living" as part of the statewide Communities for a Lifetime Program. • Mayor Randels announced that the Brevard County Workforce Development Agency received a grant for $250,000. This was an effort to assist the displaced shuttle workers. Mayor has an opportunity to pursue a $1 million grant; he needed the City Manager to write an endorsement letter sponsoring the benefits of A.A. R. P. to the Workforce Development Agency. Council Member Betty Walsh • Ms. Walsh reported on Laurel wilt disease which was killing the Bay trees. She explained that a beetle was invading the trees and she expressed concern that the City could potentially lose many trees. A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to extend the Meeting until 10:10 P.M. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. • Ms. Walsh recommended officially changing the City Council Reports to the end of the Meeting. Ms. Roberts suggested a time -driven Agenda, for example, a specific time to hear matters, similar to that used by the Business and Cultural Development Board. By consensus, Council Members agreed to change the format of the Agenda. Council Member Shannon Roberts • Ms. Roberts reported on a damaged fence between Mystic Vistas and Shorewood Drive. The City Manager took note. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Page 13 of 13 • Ms. Roberts also reported that the fence separating Oak Park and Shorewood Drive was removed. • Ms. Roberts reported that Wikipedia.com reads in its description that Cape Canaveral was known as the divorce capital. She requested that Staff find out how to modify that description as it may adversely affect the City's image. Mayor Randels explained that the U.S. Census noted that the City has the highest number of divorced persons. • Ms. Roberts inquired about Mr. Boucher's meeting with the County Commissioner Chuck Nelson related to the Library Meeting Room. Mr. Boucher related that Commissioner Nelson expressed his concern with the anticipated permanent use of the room and preferred a designated temporary use of the room status until the new Sheriffs facility is completed. Ms. Roberts inquired about the Wachovia Bank purchase. Mr. Boucher informed that the property owner was not willing to assist with a third -party relocation. Council Member Buzz Petsos • Mr. Petsos announced the Sea Oats planting on February 7t�', beginning at 9 A.M. at Cherie Down Park. A demonstration of the beach rake was also planned. Mr. Petsos announced a meeting related to the state of Brevard County schools on Monday, February 23rd at the Maxwell C. King Center. Mr. Petsos planned to bring a letter of support to the next City Council Meeting. He informed that the Cape View Principal desired to speak with the City Council. Mr. Petsos reported on a meeting on February 12"' at Cape View Elementary School with School Advisory Council and Parents/ Teachers Organization and as many community members and residents to proactively ensure that Cape View was not placed on the closure list. Mr. Petsos announced that he would arrive late for the City Council Workshop Meeting on February 12th. Mr. Petsos noted that the meeting on Thursday, February 12 h at Cape View begins at 4:30 P.M. • Ms. Joyce Hamilton announced the Student Art Show at the Cape Canaveral Library on Saturday, February 7th from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. All are invited to participate. • Ms. Hamilton also announced the movie "Igor" at the Manatee Sanctuary Park on Saturday, March 21st. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Chair adjourned the Meeting at 10:10 P.M. - (]R'00L�� (�R6:�r"&agxzL_' Rocky Randels, YOR