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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-1993 WorkshopCITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING March 11, 1993 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on March 11, 1993, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Mayor Salamone. ROLL CALL: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Joy Salamone John Porter Robert Abbott Joan Calvert Rocky Randels Bennett Boucher John Kancilia Faith Miller PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present 1. Employee of the Ouarter (March 16, 1993). Agenda this item for Tuesday. 2. Keep Brevard Beautiful Week - April 17 - 24, 1993 (March 16, 1993) . Agenda this item for Tuesday. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 04 -93, Amending City's Code of Ordinances by Repealing Chapter 723, entitled "Special Occupational Permits" and Renaming Chapter 723 as "Solicitors, Peddlers and Itinerant Merchants" (tabled on March 2, 1993). Mr. Kancilia suggested having Lt. George McKee speak to the Melbourne Police Department regarding his concerns about the proposed ordinance. Council concurred to table the ordinance until the next workshop. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Interview of prospective Boardmember. Attorney John Kancilia interviewed Mrs. Mary E. Jenkins for a possible appointment to the Library Board. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 2. Discussion Re: Presentation by Western Waste, Inc. of a Commercial Cardboard Recycling Program. Mr. Bob Hyres, Western Waste, explained the proposed expansion of the Commercial Cardboard Recycling Program to businesses within the City. He further explained the specifics of the program and the incentives available to the businesses for participation in the program. Council expressed concerns regarding the potential for health risks with a reduced number of garbage pickups per week. Mr. Hyres stated that it was not his firm's intention to reduce the number of actual garbage pickups. Ms. Deborah Haggerty, Finance Director, suggested that Western Waste send out a questionnaire to the business customers within the City to determine the number of interested participants. Mayor Salamone expressed her concerns relative to the need to reduce solid waste and that it was everyone's responsibility to attempt to do what was beneficial to the planet in general. • • City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting March 11, 1993 Page 2 Mr. George Gilchrist, Western Waste, distributed handouts to Council and staff which outlined the number of pounds of recyclable materials which had been collected since the recycling program began. He thanked the City staff for their support of Western Waste and the recycling program. He presented a safety vest to Mr. Boucher and a recycling team game to Mayor Salamone. Mr. Chuck Stenglein questioned when additional recycling of plastic would become available and Mr. Hyres advised that hopefully within the next year. Mr. Hyres stated that with the addition of yard waste, the City was close to the 30 %, reduction in waste dumped at the landfill under the requirements of the Solid Waste Management Act. 3. Ordinance No. 03 -93, Amending City's Code of Ordinances by Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 602, entitled "Fireworks Regulations" (second reading on March 16, 1993). Mr. Boucher advised that he wished to include a $50.00 permit fee in the ordinance. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 4. Discussion Re: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 737, Alcoholic Beverage Open Container Regulations. Mr. Kancilia advised that the proposed ordinance was in conjunction with the current Municipal Code Corporation recodification of the City's ordinances which provided a technical update to the definition of possession. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 5. Discussion Re: Resolution No. 93 -05, appointing member to the Beautification Board. Mr. Boucher advised that Mrs. Jacqueline Coates, who was currently an alternate member to the Beautification Board, had requested that she be moved into a regular member position. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 6. Discussion Re: Establishing procedures for liaison rectardina wetland project. Mayor Salamone stated that Mrs. Filkins had asked Council to consider giving Mr. Don Arabian a title of some type in conjunction with his assistance with the wetlands project. She suggested having Mr. Arabian be a liaison between Mr. Swindell's plan and the Arabian Plan to help Council better understand the concepts. Mr. Randels stated that the Council was grateful for all Mr. Arabian's work on the project, but he felt that Mr. Arabian could report his findings to the City Manager who would in turn report back to Council. He did not wish to have an interface between Hartman & Associates and Mr. Swindell, but he felt Mr. Arabian's value was to review the documents as presented, discuss same with .the City Manager who would also advise Council of his recommendations. There was further discussion regarding whether or not to give Mr. Arabian a title with or without specific authority. Mrs. Helen Filkins spoke in favor of giving Mr. Arabian the title of technical liaison or advisor to the Council with some authority. Mrs. Calvert felt that the term "technical advisor to the Council or the City" would be appropriate. Mr. Kancilia felt that there was a distinction between the functions of advising /reviewing documents and having authority and that only the City Council had the authority to change the contract that was presently in place with Hartman & Associates. He stated that the official communication to the Council should be channeled • • City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting March 11, 1993 Page 3 through one source - the City Manager. Mrs. Helen Filkins spoke in favor of authorizing Mr. Arabian to monitor the contract. Mrs. Calvert felt that the title of "technical advisor" would enable Mr. Arabian to monitor the contract and advise the City Council without giving him specific authority. Mrs. Mary Jenkins spoke against giving Mr. Arabian a gratuitous title and undermining the City's own contractor. Mr. Porter stated that it would be invaluable to have ongoing monitoring on the contract and that it was in the City's best interests to utilize Mr. Arabian as an advisor. There was further discussion regarding the Arabian Plan and Mr. Arabian's contribution to the wetlands project. Mayor Salamone stated that Council had discussed authorizing Mr. Arabian to be a technical advisor to the City working through the City Manager to the Council. She stated that when there were differences which would impede the plan being implemented Mr. Arabian should be able to advise the City Manager of such differences. There was additional discussion regarding improvements to the sewer plant, the wetlands project in general, and whether or not to give Mr. Arabian a "title ". Mr. Boucher stated that Mr. Arabian was very enthusiastic about the wetlands project and he had established a good working relationship with Mr. Arabian. Mrs. Calvert expressed her concerns about giving Mr. Arabian a title and that without a title he would abandon the project. Mayor Salamone stated that Council did want Mr. Arabian's input and she would talk to him regarding same. She suggested making Mr. Arabian a volunteer technical advisor to Council with the procedure to allow Mr. Boucher and Mr. Arabian to have open communication and to provide Mr. Arabian with whatever documents were necessary. She stated that Mr. Arabian would also have access to the City Council at public meetings to provide his guidance relative to the wetlands project. Council concurred with the Mayor's suggested procedures. Mr. Kancilia suggested informing the City's contractors regarding the exact extent of Mr. Arabian's authority and functions for the wetlands project. Mayor Salamone agreed that Mr. Arabian would not have the authority to make decisions or negotiate, however, Council was giving him the authority to ask questions and gather information. 7. Monthly Activity Reports. No comments. 8. City Manager's Report. Mr. Boucher distributed a proposed ordinance relative to changing the handicapped parking fee from $50.00 to $100.00 and Council concurred to add the ordinance to Tuesday's agenda. Mr. Boucher distributed an update regarding the Patriot's Day schedule and expressed his appreciation for all of the work done by the Recreation Department to organize the Parade. There was discussion regarding an alternate plan in the event of inclement weather. Mr. Boucher advised that the installation of the traffic light at A1A and Central Boulevard had begun. Mr. Kancilia advised that the Sarah DeClue vs. City of Cape Canaveral case had been settled for $12,000 against the City. He stated that the lawsuit would be continuing against the signal company and other defendants. 9 0 { I City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting March 11, 1993 { Page 4 1 DISCUSSION: Mrs. Helen Filkins reminded Council that the stormwater runoff f mandate would be implemented during 1993 and advised that Mr. 1 Arabian's Plan also addressed stormwater. She stated that the land needed for the stormwater program would be given to the Port by the Governor's Cabinet if the City did not intervene and pursue the land for its own uses. She stated that Mr. Arabian was willing to go to Tallahassee to meet with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) . Mayor Salamone asked to add an agenda item to Tuesday's meeting to authorize and pay for Mr. Arabian's expenses to travel to the DNR prior to the Cabinet meeting. Mr. Leo Nicholas questioned the status of the Adopt-a-Highway program for Atlantic Avenue and Mr. Boucher would research same. Mr. Nicholas advised that Rockwell had cleaned up Astronaut Boulevard two weeks ago and the trash bags were still along the road. He also questioned the Department of Transportation (DOT) improvements along AlA near the Amoco station. Mr. Nicholas x questioned if the City was allowing the location of a used car lot at the Aerospace Complex and the old McDonnell Douglas building on 1 AlA. Mr. Chuck Stenglein also stated that there was a shrimp dealer selling shrimp from his vehicle on Canaveral Beach 1 Boulevard. Mayor Salamone asked Mr. Boucher to investigate both complaints and to ask Code Enforcement to travel the City streets to locate and cite these types of existing violations. 1 Mr. Randels questioned the status of Mr. Peeples' written response to the City's offer for the wetlands property and Mr. Kancilia advised that the response had not been received. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 05 P.M. 1 i __ v , Faith G. 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