HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-1996 Regular Meeting1
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
September 3, 1996
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: Council Members Present
Burt Bruns
Leo Nicholas
Buzz Petsos
Mayor John Porter
Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels
Others Present
City Manager, Bennett Boucher
City Attorney, Kohn Bennett
City Clerk, Sandra Sims
Sheriff Major, Steve Salvo
1VIINUTES:
1. A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Randels to approve the City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes of August 20, 1996. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as
follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For, Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor
Pro Tem Randels, For
RESOLUTIONS:
2. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96-38 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THL CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; RE- APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN
ENN "LCTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Resolution No.
96 -38, re- appointing members as follows: section 1. Arthur Berger; section 2. Dr. John
Fredrickson; and section 3. R. Lamar Russell to the Planning & Zoning Board.
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Mr. Bruns expressed concern that Mr. Berger often abstains from voting due to conflicts of
interest which he determines as a serious concern for Mr. Berger to be able to perform and be
objective. (voting abstentions: March, 1; April, 2; August, 2)
An amending motion was made by Mr. Bruns, and seconded by Mayor Porter to eliminate Mr.
Berger's name from the resolution for re- appointment. The motion passed 4 -1, with voting as
follows: Mr. Bruns, for; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor
Pro Tem Randels, Against.
Voting on the main motion was 5 -0, as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For, Mr.
Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For.
3. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96 -39 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; APPOINTING ONE (1) REGULAR AND ONE (1) ALTERNATE
MEMBER TO THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF THE CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mayor Porter approve Resolution No.
96 -39, inserting names as follows: section 1. Richard Treverton (regular member) and section
2. Nadena Easler (alternate member). both for terms to expire on May 1, 1997 to the
Community Appearance Board. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns,
For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For, Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For
4. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96-40 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO ENTER
INTO AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, FLORIDA AND THE CAPE CANAVERAL VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT, INC.; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Resolution No. 96-
40. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr.
Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
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5. Mayor Porter read Ordinance No. 20 -96 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 110, ZONING, BY AMENDING SECTION 110 -171,
ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; ESTABLISHING EXCEPTIONS
TO CERTAIN DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Ordinance No.
20 -96; Amending Section 110 -171, Establishing compliance criteria for Establishments Serving
Alcoholic Beverages, for second reading. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr.
Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For, Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem
Randels, For.
ORDINANCE - 2nd Reading
6. Mayor Porter read Ordinance No. 15 -96 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF '1'HL CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 110, ZONING, BY
AMENDING SECTION 110 -171, ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AMENDING THE SEATING
REQUIREMENTS FOR BEER AND WINE LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EN'F'ECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to adopt Ordinance No. 15 -96
on its second reading.
Mr. Nicholas explained that he is against the ordinance because of his concern for the
proliferation of alcoholic beverage sales within the city and its impact upon safety. There was
no public comment.
Ordinance No. 15 -96; Amending Section 110 -171, Establishments Serving Alcoholic
Beverages Amending the Seating Requirements for Beer and Wine License was adopted 4 -1,
with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, Against; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter,
For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For.
7. Mayor Porter read Ordinance No. 18 -96 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 110, ZONING, BY
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AMENDING SECTIONS 110 -336, AREA AND DIMENSIONS (C -1) AND
110 -356, AREA AND DIMENSIONS (M -1), BY AMENDING '1'11L
MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR BOTH C -1 AND M -1 DISTRICTS TO FORTY -
FIVE FEET (45') IN HEIGHT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Mr. Petsos to adopt Ordinance No. 18-
96 on its second reading. There was no public comment.
Ordinance No. 18 -96; Amending Chapter 110 -336, Area and Dimensions (C -1) and 110 -356,
Area and Dimensions (M -1), by amending the maximum height for both C -1 and M -1 districts
to forty-five feet (45') in height was adopted 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr.
Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For.
8 Mayor Porter read Ordinance No. 19 -96 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 110, ZONING SECTION
110 -195, NONCONFORMING USES OF STRUCTURES OR OF
STRUCTURES AND PREMISES IN COMBINATION, PROVIDING FOR
1'HE CONVERSION OF A NONCONFORMING USE; ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Bruns to adopt Ordinance No. 19-
96. There was no public comment.
Ordinance No. 19 -96; Amending Chapter 110 -195, Nonconforming Uses of Structures or of
Structures and Premises in Combination, Providing for the Conversion of a Nonconforming
Use; Establishing Procedures was adopted 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr.
Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For.
CONSIDERATIONS
9. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the Dolphins
Cove Final Plat as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board. The motion passed 5 -0,
with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For;
and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For.
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10. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to authorize staff to bid the
Police Station Renovation Project. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr.
Bruns, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For, and Mayor Pro Tem
Randels, For.
DISCUSSION:
11. Major Steve Salvo was present explaining the proposed changes to the agreement with the
Brevard County Sheriff's Department to provide Law Enforcement Services to the City of
Cape Canaveral for the fiscal year 1996/1997. Council consensus was in favor of the following
changes:
1) Section 3(g) There shall be one member of the Sheriff's Operational Command Staff
with rank of at least Classified Lieutenant to serve as the Sheriff's
Manager
2) Section 3(h) The City of Cape Canaveral's level -of- service shall be seventeen (17)
deputies
3) Section 4, second to the last paragraph
The sheriff further agrees there will be not more than one 91) Deputy
assigned to Cape Canaveral at a time with less than one 91) year of law
enforcement service.
12. City Manager, Bennett Boucher, explained that none of the options of the FDOT Highway
Maintenance Agreement for SR A1A as proposed is not in the best of the city. Council
consensus was for staff to prepare a counter offer which would encompass the guidelines of the
proposal offered by Nick's Lawn Service.
REPORTS:
13. City Manager - Bennett Boucher
• Mr. Boucher reported that the Fire Chief David Sargeant affirms that no official action
is expected tonight in regard to Hurricane Fran.
Burt Bruns - Council Member
No report.
Leo Nicholas - Council Member
• Mr. Nicholas requested that staff query the Department of Transportation to construct
a turn lane at the Post Office.
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Mr. Nicholas reported that his latest information on the stained glass city logo was that
there is no possibility of changing the location to the front entrance portico of the
library. Mayor Porter related that he has drafted letters continuing to try to persuade
the county that it is important and justified to place the logo at the front entrance.
Buzz Petsos - Council Member
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Mr. Petsos expressed concern that Western Waste provided collection service on
Saturday during the Labor Day holiday weekend, however, the residents were not
notified beforehand.
Rocky Randels - Mayor Pro Tem
• Mr. Randels reported that Council Member Buzz Petsos has been appointed to the
Quality Cities Committee of the Florida League of Cities.
• Mr. Randels reported that the Florida League of Cities is forming a five - member task
force for youth as requested by Council Member Buzz Petsos.
• Mr. Randels reported that the mayor's salary for the town of Medley, Florida
(population 868) is $88,000 annually. Incumbent Mayor Jack Morrow stated that he
has never worked so hard in his life.
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Mr. Randels reported that Titusville is exercising a
unlicensed contractors. Mr. Boucher stated that
department is also monitoring licensing while scrutinizing
Mr. Randels reported that he has been appointed to the
standing committee of intergovernmental relations.
Mayor - John Porter
No report.
City Attorney - Kohn Bennett
No report
City Clerk - Sandra Sims
No report
Audience
No report or comments.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:35 p.m.
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Cape Canaveral's building
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ATTEST:
Sandra O. Sims, CITY CLERK
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ohn K. Porter, MAYOR