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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-2009 MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY December 15, 2009 7:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 7:10 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Bob Hoog Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Council Member Shannon Roberts Council Member Betty Walsh Others Present: City Manager Bennett Boucher City Attorney Anthony Garganese City Treasurer Andrea Bowers Recreation Director Robert Lefever Public Works Director Walter Bandish Building Official Todd Morley Planning and Development Director Barry Brown Brevard County Sheriff Lieutenant Mike DeMorat City Clerk Angela Apperson PRESENTATION: Tourism Industry Update — Rob Varley — Mr. Varley handed out the newest promotional material and explained many projects and events accomplished with the funding from the resort taxes. He noted upcoming projects as follows: The Space Center's "Take Off For Liftoff Program", which covers the un -manned flights; Melbourne Airport; the Bike Loop; a Visitors' Center planned for the northern most rest stop in Brevard County, along 1-95; the International Sand Sculpting Competition that will be held near the Radisson in April through May 2010. Mr. Varley responded to Council Members' questions. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos asked for a moment of silence in memory of Tom Garboski, a Board Member who recently passed away. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida December 15, 2009 Page 2 of 6 Brevard County Sheriff Lieutenant DeMorat presented Sergeant Kelly Simpkins with the November Deputy of the Month Award in recognition of his assistance to identify a suspect who attempted to commit an armed robbery of the Circle K convenience store on 11/04/09. Lt. DeMorat also noted the efforts of Corporal William Haggerty in the same incident. Lt. DeMorat also indicated an arrest was made last night in the 300 block of Harbor Drive for a marijuana growing operation. He commended the efforts of those involved in the assembly of 127 brand new bikes, which will be given away for Christmas. REPORTS: City Manager • Mr. Boucher spoke of the Harbor Heights drainage issue and the grant funding application. He indicated the funding doesn't look promising at this time. However, Staff believes the project should move forward before the rainy season, using existing funds in the Stormwater fund. He indicated an easement is needed prior to bidding of the project. • Mr. Boucher informed the Council he will attend a Process Mapping training session all day tomorrow, sponsored by the Economic Development Committee. • Mr. Boucher noted the distribution of a draft 2010 Unified Calendar, as produced by the City Clerk's Office. • Mr. Boucher thanked Waste Pro for their work at the holiday luncheon today. He indicated it was a great opportunity for City Staff and Waste Pro Staff to interact. Recreation Department • Mr. Lefever thanked residents and council for all the support at the Reindeer Run and noted the successful Movie in the Park, as well as the Tree Lighting Ceremony. He also noted the 2010 calendar is on the website. Community Development Department • Mr. Brown provided a Visioning Report update. He noted the Visioning Committee's motion to adopt the report with certain revisions and to forward the report to the City Council at the January 19, 2010 Council Meeting. He indicated following the presentation a City Council Workshop will be held to further discuss the report and prioritize the implementation of the report. City Clerk • Ms. Apperson noted the distribution of a proposed Employee Handbook and Supervisor's Guidebook. She indicated a Workshop Meeting will be scheduled for a later date to discuss the proposal. Council Member Roberts questioned whether the document was reviewed by a Human Resources Professional, to which Ms. Apperson replied in the negative. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida December 15, 2009 Page 3 of 6 City Historian • Ray Osborne, City Historian, indicated the Community Reunion on November 24, 2009 was very well attended. He noted the networking efforts to possibly establish a heritage trail throughout Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. Council Member Walsh inquired about a book signing with other historians? Mr. Osborne explained the event was the past Saturday. The event noted him as an author, not the City Historian. BUSINESS & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD REPORT • Lori Peppers, Board Member, recapped prior work, which established a fact finding Subcommittee. She expressed the Board's desire to sunset the Subcommittee. • Ms. Peppers expressed appreciation for City Council members who attend their meetings. • Ms. Peppers noted the work the Board is doing to assist Staff in development of web -site tabs for Economic Development and the retention of existing Businesses. She indicated Planning and Development Director Barry Brown provided information of the development of Brownfields, if any, within the City. • Ms. Peppers indicated at their next meeting the first hour will be devoted to discussing the pros -cons of establishing a Community Redevelopment Agency. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: • Ray Osborne asked if the City would consider learning from other Cities and in particular the City of Delray Beach, as they seem to be out in front. He offered his help to write a grant for the City. • Paul Owens and Mike Demika, Tournament Directors of the City Racquet Ball Tournament, explained their role in the Tournament both before and after and indicated a dispute has arisen with the City Manager over payment. The details of the dispute were discussed. Mr. Owens committed to providing information to the City on the time they spent working on tournament activities, and the City Manager committed to processing final payment upon receipt of the information. OLD BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION: 1. Action Tracking Solutions: City Clerk Apperson explained the research done by Kim McIntire, Assistant to the City Manager, and herself. She noted the recommendation to use the Trac EZ system for a sixth month trial period. Discussion ensued. Consensus was reached to move forward with the six month trial; input the actions from this meeting and produce a report for City Council review and comment. DISCUSSION: City of Cape Canaveral, Florida December 15, 2009 Page 4 of 6 2. Review of City Organization Memberships: Discussion ensued as to the list of expenditures for memberships as provided in the packet. It was the Consensus of the Council to return another report, which included broader explanation of each of the memberships, who is the representative and the benefit is to the city for further discussion. NEW BUSINESS: CONSENT AGENDA: 3. Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2009. 4. Approve Resolution No. 2009-48, opposing a bill to allow the Governor and Cabinet to allow for offshore drilling in the State of Florida. 5. Approve Resolution No. 2009-47, reappointing a Regular Member to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals in accordance with the Standard Building Code: providing for an effective date. 6. Approve renewal of Inmate Labor Contract with the Florida Department of Corrections. Council Member Roberts requested removal of item # 4 from the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Roberts, to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. three, five and six. Council Member Walsh asked what the amount of the Inmate Labor Contract last year. Public Works Director Mr. Bandish indicated the new contract is $200.00 more than last year. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. #4 — A discussion ensued regarding the wording of the Resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Petsos, to approve Consent Agenda Item No. four. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. ORDINANCE: Second Public Hearing: 7. Motion to Awro_ve: Ordinance No. 13-2009. revising the Underaround Utilities Ordinance, Ch. 110 Zoning: Attorney Garganese read the title of the Ordinance into the record; noted the need for a public hearing and noted the final ordinance does include the language "Property Owner/Developer" in subparagraphs a and c. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hoog, to approve Ordinance 13-2009 on second reading. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; City of Cape Canaveral, Florida December 15, 2009 Page 5 of 6 Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. ORDINANCES: First Public Hearings: 8. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No. 14-2009, amending Section 74-57 to impose a surcharge on all parking fines incurred in the City for the sole purpose of funding School Crossing Guard Programs: Establishing the "Cape Canaveral School Crossing Guard Fund;" providing that proceeds may be reserved for start-up and ongoing administrative costs; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the Code; severability and an effective date: Attorney Garganese read the title of the ordinance into the record. He indicated Florida State Statues allows a surcharge on parking tickets to fund city crossing guard salary and equipment. Mr. Boucher indicated the estimated revenue is $6-8,000.00. Mr. Garganese indicated the other penalties are consistent with the statute. The discussion included the money paid to Brevard County Clerk of Court Scott Ellis for the processing of the parking tickets, whether the payments should be processed by the City; whether the Clerk of Court would be allowed to take a portion of the dedicated funding source; and what the "quarterly distribution" in the ordinance means. A motion was made by Mr. Hoog and seconded by Ms. Walsh, to approve Ordinance No. 14-2009. The motion carried 5- 0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. CONSIDERATION: 9. Consider appointing Mr. Harry Pearson as the City's representative to the Space Coast TPO, Citizen's Advisory Committee: Mr. Pearson explained his experience as a Civil Engineer and transportation planning. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hoog, for approval. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For. DISCUSSION: 10. Possible revisions to Chapter 82-221, to adopt the 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code: Todd Morley, Building Official, explained the need for updating the new code and noted the recommendation of the Business and Cultural Development Board to adopt the code revisions. Discussion ensued and included the need for further review of the code to ensure no conflicts with other sections of the Code of Ordinances; the code is being used as a tool during the re- development efforts; and staff needing to use their judgment to enforce the code. Questions were answered by Mr. Morley and City Attorney Garganese. Consensus was reached for Mr. Morley to return for further discussion after he obtained a listing of additions/ deletions from other municipalities, as well as if the municipality has not adopted the new code; why not. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida December 15, 2009 Page 6 of 6 11. Establish a meeting date and time for a. Discussion and prioritization of the City Manager Evaluation Action Items. b. City Council Workshop to establish the 2010/11 Goals. C. Ridgewood Avenue Improvements Project Bid Options and other necessary/ decisions. d. Presentation and Discussion of the Video Histor.,y Project. It was a consensus of the City Council to set items c and d for a workshop on December 22, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., whichever would be practical considering the 5:30 p.m. meeting of the Beautification Board. The discussion turned to the City Manager Evaluation Action Items. A consensus was reached for City Manager Boucher to provide his recommendations for the action items and place this item on the January 5, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda for further discussion. It was the consensus of the City Council to re -address item b at the January 19, 2010 Regular Meeting. REPORTS: 12. Council — This item was not addressed due to the late hour. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 10:01 P.M. Rocky Randels, AAYOR AngeI6 M. Appers CIVIC, City Clerk