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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-1997 Regular Meeting1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida Tuesday, January 14, 1997 7:00 P.M. MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels. ROLL CALL: Mayor John Porter Absent Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels Present Councilmember Burt Bruns Present Councilmember Tony Hernandez Present Councilmember Buzz Petsos Present City Manager Bennett Boucher Present City Attorney Kohn Bennett Present Deputy City Clerk Susan Stills Present PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation for Sheriff C.W. "Jake Miller Mayor Pro Tem Randels read the proclamation in its entirety and commended Sheriff Miller for 1 his many years of service with the Brevard County Sheriff's office. Each Council Member also extended their individual appreciation to Sheriff Miller for his work. Holiday Beautification Awards Mr. James Hale presented the Holiday Beautification awards to: Lonnie & Julie Terry in the Residential category, Canaveral Towers in the Multi - Family category, and Cape Florist in the Commercial category. CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Motion to Approve the Regular City Council Meetin&Minutes of December 3, 1996 and December 17, 1996. 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 14, 1997 Page 2 A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 3, 1996. Motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve the Regular City Council Meeting minutes of December 17, 1996. Motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 2. Motion to Approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Change Order No. 2 to Wharton - Smith, Inc. In the amount of $28, 254.00. A motion was made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the wastewater treatment plant project change order No. 2 to Wharton - Smith, Inc. in the amount of $28,254.00. Gary Revoir, of Hartman and Associates, Inc. , was present and recapped the wastewater treatment plant project. He expressed the company's satisfaction with the project's outcome. Mayor Pro Tem Randels noted that this was a $7.5 million project with only two change orders which were requested by the city. Mr. Petsos questioned if the work was completed prior to this change order and he asked that council approval be obtained before change orders are carried out. He also recommended that the City of Cocoa Beach be notified in writing that the water is available. Motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 3. Motion to Approve Change Order to RKT Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $54,805.51 to Construct a Sidewalk on the East Side of North Atlantic Avenue. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the change order to RKT contractors in the amount not to exceed $54,504.51 to construct a sidewalk on the east side of North Atlantic Avenue. Mr. Boucher stated that the sidewalk construction would be funded with the County transportation impact fees. Kohn Bennett, city attorney, as well as, Mr. Hernandez were concerned that a contract may be necessary to secure the funding. Mr. Boucher stated that the County participated in the project and preparations were underway. He said that he would review the right -of -way at the Villages of Seaport entrance to check for any necessary easements. Motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 4. Motion to Approve Change Order to RKT Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $11,774.79 for the Construction of a Traffic Island Separator at the Intersection of SR Al A and Columbia Drive. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve the change order to RKT Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $ 11,774.79 for the construction of a traffic island separator at the intersection of SR A1A and Columbia Drive. Mr. Boucher stated that the traffic island separator would provide a safer intersection. The separator will be a sod, five -foot wide 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 14, 1997 1 Page 3 1 sidewalk and will offer protection to crossing pedestrians and effect a better traffic flow. Motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE - FIRST READING: 5. Motion to Approve Ordinance No.25 -96 for second reading. Mayor Pro Tem Randels read the title of the Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY FLORIDA, IMPOSING A 180 DAY MORATORIUM ON ISSUING NEW PERMITS FOR CELLULAR TELEPHONE OR SIMILAR TYPE COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS IN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve Ordinance No. 25 -96 for second reading,. City Attorney, Kohn Bennett, stated that the ordinance will provide the city time to provide performance standards and zoning requirements. There was no public comment. Motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 6. Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 26 -96. Mayor Pro Tem Randels read the title of the Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 110, ZONING, SECTION 110 -493, ACCESS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE COMBINATION OF TWO ACCESS OPENINGS INTO A SINGLE THIRTY -FIVE FOOT (35') WIDE OPENING PERMITTED ONTO ANY ONE STREET; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos to adopt Ordinance No. 26 -96 as written. Mayor Pro Tem Randels made a motion to amend the ordinance to read thirty-six foot (36') instead of thirty -five foot (35'). Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Bruns stated that the ordinance had been thoroughly researched by staff and the Planning and Zoning Board. There was no public comment. The main motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 14, 1997 Page 4 7. Annual Board Member Banquet date. Mr. Boucher announced that May 10th is the scheduled date for the annual board member banquet at the Radisson Resort. Mr. Nicholas queried why the city's volunteers, such as the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department and others were no longer invited to attend this annual event. Council agreed by majority to have staff return to a later meeting with recommendations on how to recognize the city's volunteers. For the record, the banquet has always been for "Volunteer Board Members." Because all boards are volunteer, the connotation was dropped. The Volunteer Fire Department was never on the invitation list, however, the city does desire to recognize them and other volunteers with a special function. 8. Renaming Alleyways. Mayor Pro Tem Randels explained that there is a north -south access abutting Ridgewood Avenue and the ocean. Mr. Nicholas further explained that the access alleyways provide a route to the interior east -west lots in the area. Mayor Pro Tem Randels noted that a problem incurred with incorrectly assigned street numbers. He noted that the city's ordinance is specific regarding street naming requirements and he stated that the Building Department is authorized to name streets. The Building Department suggested names for three alleyways. Sunset Court was the name suggested for the area situated between Long Point Road on the west side of Astronaut Blvd. Mr. Boucher stated that residents will receive a letter regarding any proposed name assignments and will be encouraged to offer feedback at a scheduled Council meeting. Council agreed by majority to allow the Building Department to proceed with notifying the residents in the Long Point Road area regarding the Sunset Court name assignment. Mayor Pro Tem Randels addressed the second name assignment for a north -south alleyway between Ridgewood Avenue and the ocean from Washington Avenue to Jefferson Avenue. Mr. Boucher explained that there is a break after this portion and the alleyway from Madison Avenue to Monroe Avenue is the third name assignment. Council agreed by majority to name the access from Washington Avenue to Jefferson Avenue, Presidential Court and the access from Madison Avenue to Monroe Avenue, Sunrise Court. Mr. Boucher stated that all involved agencies, such as, the Post Office and Emergency Services will be notified of the changes. Council also agreed by majority to submit these names to the Building Department. Mr. Boucher stated that this item will be prepared by staff as an agenda item in late February. 9. Brevard Legislative Delegation Issues. Mayor Pro Tem Randels explained that each city proposed an itemized list that it would like the Brevard Delegation to address. Mr. Petsos stated that he would distribute the list from other cities for review. Mayor Pro Tem Randels expressed that the Gasoline Tax extension was one item of concern. The tax provided substantial funding for operations and maintenance projects. 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 14, 1997 1 Page 5 1 AUDIENCE RESPONSE: Mr. Nicholas expressed his thanks to City Council and staff for being included in the Cocoa Beach/ Cape Canaveral Press Christmas advertisement. A representative from the Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral Press passed out tote bags for Council members. REPORTS: 10. City Manager's Report. Mr. Boucher stated that the library reopening would be early in March. The Library Board voted to change the address to 201 Polk Avenue. The city will also need to comply with the sign ordinance and place the library sign within the 25 feet of the right -of -way. Mr. Boucher announced that the "Curb Your Dogs" signs are now in stock. Mr. Boucher addressed the mast arms for the traffic lights. He stated that a study by the Florida Department of Transportation in order to acquire the mast arms may effect a loss of present traffic lights. Mayor Pro Tem Randels stated that the mast arms which center the traffic lights over the street would be an attractive addition. Discussion followed on the possibility of losing current street lights due to the study. Mr. Boucher suggested the week of February 3rd through February 7th as an open house for the improved wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Pro Tem Randels said that a ribbon cutting ceremony should be the first event. Council agreed by majority to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, February 1st at 10:00 A.M. with an open house to include tours of the plant to continue throughout the following week. Mr. Boucher stated that the Ballfield Lighting project uncovered leakage in the underground wiring. He said that a change order for $4,700.47 would be proposed to retrench and reinstall the underground wiring. Mr. Boucher received an invitation from Commissioner Mary Jane Nail for all Council Members to attend a meeting with Congress Representative Dave Weldon. The meeting will be held on January 29, 1997 at 7 P.M. in the City of Cocoa Beach Meeting Room to address beach restoration. Mr. Boucher recommended that Council cancel the Regular City Council Meeting on January 21st and hold it concurrent with the Evaluation and Appraisal Report Workshop on January 23rd at 5 P.M. Council agreed by majority to change the Regular Meeting date to January 23, 1997, at 5 P.M. 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 14, 1997 Page 6 Mr. Boucher stated that Commissioner Randy O'Brien was successful in obtaining help to plant trees in the Avon -by- the -Sea area. Mr. Boucher stated that the Stottler, Starmer Engineering contract will expire next month. He said that staff was in the process of evaluating the company's service. Mr. Boucher announced reassignments in the Sheriff's office saying that Lt. Steve Salvo was transferred to the South Central Precinct and Major George McGee was returned to the Canaveral Precinct. He also wished to invite Sheriff Phil Williams to a meeting. Mr. Hernandez expressed that council should be informed of future reassignments within the precinct in order to provide input into the decision making process. Mr. Boucher commented that Karen Pappas of Public Works completed the Manatee Sanctuary Park management plan. Council received copies for review. He stated that March 10th is the target date for closing on the property. REPORTS: Burt Bruns: Mr. Bruns questioned beach replenishment fund status. Mr. Boucher stated that he spoke to Lorraine Guise, of Canaveral Port Authority, and there may be existing funds available funds from the dune crossovers projects. He and Ms. Guise were researching the possibility of beach restoration as an eligible project for the funds. Mr. Bruns queried the police renovation status. Mr. Boucher stated that pre - construction began during the week of January 6th and renovation will begin the week of January 20th. Tony Hernandez: Mr. Hernandez questioned the investigative costs incurred by the Sheriffs Department and inquired if the city were credited for these costs. He also stated that the Sheriff's Department contract required that it seek grant funding. Mr. Boucher said that he would relay these points to Sheriff Williams when they meet. Mr. Hernandez announced that he was accepted to the Master Gardeners' Program at University of Florida and would volunteer his time as groundskeeper at the Little League field. Mr. Hernandez received thanks on behalf of the city from appreciative citizens for the "Curb Your Dogs" signs. 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 14, 1997 1 Page 7 Buzz Petsos: Mr. Petsos queried the school crossing guard status. Mr. Boucher said that the city had one applicant scheduled to receive training on February 17th. Mr. Petsos recommended that Mr. Boucher also address this point in his meeting with Sheriff Williams. Mr. Petsos questioned how many of the "100 Street Lights" had been installed to date. Mayor Pro Tem Randels suggested that the city provide the public with near completion status reminders. Rocky Randels: Mayor Pro Tem Randels announced that he represented Mayor Porter at the Apollo /Saturn Center at Kennedy Space Center. He also represented the mayor as a moderator for the Capeview Elementary School National Geography Bee. Mayor Pro Tem Randels also attended the Economic Development Commission (EDC) meeting on behalf of the mayor. The EDC provided statistical report brochures on various cities to be used as informational profile. A brochure will be prepared for Cape Canaveral as well. Mayor Pro Tem Randels commented the Governor Chiles and Bill Nelson initiated a new "Booze It and Lose It" program as part an alcohol related/accident reduction program in the state of Florida. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:14 P.M. Susan Stills, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Rocky Randels, • YOR PRO TEM