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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-2009 MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AWN CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY October 6, 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: Aw City Manager City Attorney Recreation Director Public Works Director Assistant Public Works Director Brevard County Sheriff Acting Cmdr. City Clerk PRESENTATIONS: Bob Hoog Buzz Petsos Rocky Randels Shannon Roberts Betty Walsh Bennett Boucher Anthony Garganese Robert Lefever Walter Bandish Jeff Ratliff Greg Purden Angela M. Apperson Fire Department — Recoanition of David "Shorty' Barr. Owner of D.A.B. Paintina. Inc.: Fire Chief Sargeant indicated the painting of the Fire Station was done at no cost to the City. He presented a plaque to Mr. Barr. Mayor Randels expressed the City's appreciation and presented Mr. Barr with a Certificat. Mr. Barr explained his motivation for volunteering to paint the building and expressed his interest in the City. Council members also extended their appreciation to Mr. Barr. Fire Chief Sargeant noted all the planting materials were donated at cost by Rockledge Gardens and planted by the firefighters. Pink Ribbon Walk — Vonda Welborn, Chairman Port Canaveral Association: Ms. Vonda Welborn explained the details for the "Pink Ribbon" Walk and urged attendance at the event on Saturday, October 24, 2009. She noted more details are on the Port's web -site. It was noted the money raised by the walk will stay in Brevard County. 11 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 6, 2009 Page 2 of 7 Canaveral Precinct Deputy of the Month (September) — Deputy Michael Mazzone: Lt. DeMorat explained how the processing of the crime scenes and the initiative taken by Deputy Mazzone to check with other businesses, who were also victims of theft, led to this award. Deputy Mazzone expressed his gratitude for the award. Acting Commander Purden expressed his gratitude for the help provided to him during his interim tenure. Councilmember Roberts asked for an update on the Fire Department Grant, to which Mr. Boucher indicated the deadline has been moved to December 31, 2009. REPORTS: City Manager • Mr. Boucher introduced City Clerk Angela Apperson and encouraged everyone to stop by to meet her. Mr. Boucher also commended Mia Goforth for her hard work and dedication during the search for a new City Clerk. • Mr. Boucher noted the Ridgewood Avenue project is still on track to be awarded in November • Mr. Boucher requested Council Members respond to the Clerk's Office for their availability to attend the Workforce Effectiveness Training (WET) in October 2009 • Mr. Boucher provided an update regarding the Request For Proposals (RFPs) for a feasibility study for the Police Department and asked Council to provide direction at the next meeting. Discussion ensued and included the costs for a feasibility study could be upwards of $50,000.00; obtaining the complete cost for the Satellite Beach Police Department before going out for an RFP; not wanting to spend a lot of money for a study; having the Brevard County Sheriffs Office (BCSO) Commander come to a Council Meeting to answer questions, explain the community policing program, the special operations; obtaining figures from other agencies and that more municipalities are contracting with Sheriff offices for services. Consensus was reached to have the City Manager obtain costs for police services from similar sized cities and possibly beach communities and have the Commander come to answer questions at a future Council meeting or workshop. Recreation Department • Mr. Lefever reminded everyone of the Community Health Fair on Oct 14th from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Recreation Complex. Public Works Department • Platt Loftis, Waste Pro, explained the details of the transition, the placement of the 64 gallon carts, the increased service level and the distribution of recycling bins. He noted their responses to service calls. He responded to questions of Council members. Mr. Boucher indicated beach recycling is still on the "to do" list. Compliments were provided and related to the service that is being provided by Waste -Pro. Walter Bandish is to get elected officials access to the Ez-Track System. 11 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 6, 2009 Page 3 of 7 • Mr. Boucher provided an update on the renovations at the Library to provide for Council Meetings and indicated painting will occur next Monday and carpet installation thereafter. He further indicated Todd Morley has been in contact with audio-visual companies, including the one servicing the Canaveral Port Authority Commission. Sheriffs Precinct Lt. DeMorat provided details related to the recent shooting at an apartment complex on Chandler Street, which resulted in an arrest and provided information related to the "Meth -house" that was discovered and eliminated in the City. He noted follow up will appear to ensure the "Meth -house" property is ready for habitation prior to the structure being rented again. Council concerns relative to Criminal Nuisance Ordinance Education were responded to by Lt. DeMorat, who encouraged citizens who believe there are drug sales or other nuisances in their area to contact the Precinct. Council Member Roberts will work with Commander Moros on the Nuisance issues. BUSINESS & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD REPORT • No report. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: • Mr. Leo Nicholas, resident, noted work needed on the trail at Manatee Park, where ANN there are areas that are uneven. He was concerned of individuals being injured. Mr. Nicholas also urged for the City to have their own police department for added control as to who the Police Chief will be and noted the City of Belle Isle recently transitioned from the County Sheriff's Department to having their own Police Department. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion to Approve: Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2009. 2. Motion to Approve: Outdoor Entertainment Permit for the Annual Fall Festival at Manatee Sanctuary Park; Saturday, October 10, 2009. 3. Motion to Approve: Outdoor Entertainment Permit for a Jazz Concert at the Recreation Complex; Friday, October 16, 2009. 4. Motion to Approve: Resolution No. 2009-35; Reappointing a Regular Member, Appointing a First Alternate as a Regular Member and Appointing a Second Alternate as a First Alternate to the Library Board. 5. Motion to Approve: Resolution No. 2009-36; Reappointing Regular Members to the Code Enforcement Board. 11 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 6, 2009 Page 4 of 7 6. Motion to Approve: Resolution No. 2009-37; Reappointing a Regular Member to the Recreation Board. 7. Motion to Approve: Resolution No. 2009-38, Reappointing a Regular Member to the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Randels inquired if any items are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Ms. Roberts asked to remove item No. 1. A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Ms. Walsh, to approve Consent Agenda Item two through seven. 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. Item #1 - Ms. Roberts referred to page 4, under the "Audience to be Heard" section. She suggested the last sentence be changed to "the Council affirmed" rather than Mr. Petsos and Mr. Boucher affirmed. Discussion ensued and included whether the minutes should be summary or include more detail, whether other audio will be placed on the website and if so what costs are associated. A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Hoog, to approve item number one. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. ro Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. CONSIDERATION: 8. Motion to Approve: Annual City Manager Evaluation: Ms. Roberts explained her intentions. Discussion ensued and included whether this evaluation is for one or two years, the need to have the Council, as a whole, formally set goals for the City Manager to attain, the difference between the goals of the Council for the City and the goals for the City Manager, the possible need for a special meeting to come to a consensus as to the goals for the City Manager, when the reviews are to be completed and when they will be discussed with the City Manager, the need for staff to make a composite evaluation with the comments from each elected official, and after the review, to have the City Manager develop an action plan. A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Randels, that we proceed with getting all of our individual evaluations into Bennett by October 23rd and we will have our two agenda items for the meeting we have on November 5t", one to certify the election results, and two to work with Bennett as it relates to the Council wide evaluation. 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. 9. Motion to Approve: Resolution 2009-34: Recoanizina Florida Citv Government Week: Attorney Garganese read the title of the resolution into the record. A motion was made by Mr. Hoog and seconded by Ms. Roberts, to approve Resolution 2009-34. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 6, 2009 Page 5 of 7 Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. Recreation Director Robert Lefever reported on the activities that are being planned for City Government Week. Discussion ensued and included the Library is the best place to have the heritage display, whether or not to purchase the United States Flags, the need to document and memorialize the event, and to also provide "I Love Cape Canaveral" pins. Agreement was reached to purchase flags, and distribute pins for the event; have the Heritage display at the Library, hold a mock Council Meeting at 5:30 on October 20th and to have certain City departments explain their department operations to the students. Compliments were provided to Mr. Lefever, Ms. Roberts, as well as Principal Dufresne and her staff for their hard work in planning this event. Council Member Roberts outlined suggestions for part two of the events as follows: develop a City flag with a seal; develop a "Fact Sheet" about Cape Canaveral, which could also be placed on the web site; form a City of Cape Canaveral Speakers Bureau; Start a City Newsletter; expand City advisory boards to incorporate youth representatives or create a City youth advisory board (suggestion was made to add this to the existing PAL Board); create an opportunity for paid or unpaid youth internships (suggestion was made to incorporate this at the Recreation Department - setting criteria for the individuals who will be interns). A consensus was reached to have staff study associated costs related to these items and return findings to the Council. 10. Motion to Approve: Resolution 2009-39: Supportina and Endorsina the Florida Federal Space Policy Agenda. Attorney Garganese read the title of the Resolution into the record. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Roberts, to approve Resolution 2009-39. 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. Roberts thanked Mr. Boucher for drafting the Resolution, which was used by all the cities in the county. 11. Motion to Approve: Citv Council Letter to President Obama Encouraaina Support of the Space Program. A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Hoog, that we support this letter as drafted. Discussion included the desire to send letters directly to the President to show the community's concerns, placing a notice on the web site and the marquee encouraging citizens to do the same; that the space program not only effects this area but the nation as a whole. 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. 12. Motion to Approve: Extension of Street Sweeping Services Contract: Jeff Ratliff explained the contract has the same scope of work as the last contract and there is no additional cost. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos, seconded by Ms. Walsh, to approve the street sweeping contract. Contract terms were discussed. 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. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 6, 2009 Page 6 of 7 DISCUSSION: 13. Council Review of 2009 Legislative and Management Improvement Agendas: The legislative discussion included the upcoming presentation of a revised tree ordinance, the need to review the duties of the review boards in a workshop setting; the visioning effort statement being the driving force for tasks assigned to each board, the prior suggestions to modify the permitting process/development review process; conflicting codes, outdated codes or underutilized codes. It was agreed the Council will meet after the presentation from the Visioning Committee to discuss the duties of the review boards and then meet with board representatives. The management discussion included the upcoming presentation of revised Personnel Policies & Supervisor Handbook, human resources outsourcing, researching a management system for City forms and the status of the research for an action tracking system. 14. Operating Procedures for Council Agenda Setting: The process that will be used for setting the Council agendas was discussed. The discussion also included the requirements of the Florida Sunshine Law which prohibits Council members to meet or discuss potential agenda items. Council was in agreement they would submit agenda items to the City Clerk using the agenda request form or an e-mail containing the similar information. Staff will prepare a calendar of meetings and the cut off dates for submittal. The goal is to have the agenda and the packet out the Tuesday, one week prior to the meeting, so all will have time to review and prepare in advance for the meetings. REPORTS: 15. Council Council Member Walsh • Ms. Walsh noted complaints from citizens relating to Brighthouse moving the NASA channel from the basic cable package to a more expensive package. Ms. Roberts indicated she has received complaints about the loss of the government channel from the basic package. Mr. Hoog agreed to report this concern to the Space Coast League of Cities at the next Board meeting on October 12, 2009. • Ms. Walsh noted a letter from the American Non -Smoker Rights Foundation requesting information about local legislation relating to smoking. The letter was forwarded to the City Manager for response. • Ms. Walsh referred to the Town of Indiatlantic's web site and the information they post to keep individuals informed of their progress to meet their goals. She expressed the desire for Cape Canaveral to do something similar. Council Member Petsos • Mr. Petsos complimented the Public Works Department on the quick response to the broken sewer main on Central Avenue. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting October 6, 2009 Page 7 of 7 Mr. Petsos requested Realty, for Phase I, a agreement. Council Member Roberts a status on the Development Agreement with Towne he was concerned they may be trying to change the • Ms. Roberts noted her Candidacy for the 15th Congressional District Seat as a Democrat for the 2010 Election. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Angela M. Appersbh, City Clerk 11 Rocky Randels, MAYOR