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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-1996 Regular Meeting1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY December 17, 1996 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: PRESENTATIONS: MINUTES Council Members Present Council Member Absent Burt Bruns Tony Hernandez Buzz Petsos Mayor John Porter Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Attorney, Kohn Bennett City Clerk, Sandra Sims City Treasurer, Deborah Haggerty Barker Fire Chief, David Sargeant Burton & Associates, Sewer Rate Study Mr. Robert Lockridge, Burton & Associates, explained that the proposed sewer rate increase of 16.09% to be instituted on January 1, 1997 would change residential customers from a fixed rate to a volumetric rate which has a maximum cap of 4,000 gallons. Multi- family and public buildings will also change to volumetric, while businesses will remain at a fixed percentage rate. City Treasurer, Deborah Haggerty Barker, explained the resolution and provided an example of the letter notifying customers of the impending sewer rate changes. Item No. 6 was considered at this time to coincide with the presentation. g.\ cityclk\ minutce\regular\1996\12- 17- 96.doc 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 2 Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96 -62 by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES UNDER APPENDIX B, CHAPTER 78, UTILITIES, ARTICLE III, SERVICE RATES, DEPOSITS AND BILLING PROCEDURES, SUBSECTION (b) MONTHLY SEWER RATES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR SEWER SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to adopt Resolution No. 96 -62. Discussion ensued and an amending motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mayor Porter to change the word "surrogate" to "measurement." The amending motion was approved 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. The main motion was approved 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. Partial funding of Port Canaveral's new fire station. Fire Chief, David Sargeant explained that the Port needs another station to increase the ISO rating to 3 as well as raising the commercial value of their property and have committed to building the new facility. Mr. Sargeant related that the Port is querying if the city is interested in funding a portion of the operational costs to provide better service to the northern end of the city. Advantages to city would be in faster response time to the northern portion of the city and potential for homeowner insurance rate decreases. Council concurred that the advantages are tangible enough to fund $25,000 toward operational costs for the next fiscal year. CONSIDERATIONS: 1. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve the Minutes of the November 7, 1996 and November 19, 1996 Regular City Council Meetings. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Randels to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cocoa Beach to partially fund a School Resource Officer for Cocoa Beach High School. Council concurred that a county -wide program to facilitate School Resource Officers for every school should be instituted. Staff is to write a letter to the new Sheriff encouraging this effort. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. g : \cityclk\minutes\regular\1996\12- 17- 96.doc 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 3 3. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Randels and seconded by Mr. Hernandez for reimbursement of legal fees incurred by Mayor Porter in the amount of $1,897.68 for the successful defense of an EROC complaint filed by the former Building Official. The motion passed 3 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, Abstained; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. The completed Form 8, Conflict of Interest Form is attached as part of the Minutes. 4. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the Option Agreement for the purchase of the Manatee Park property from CEVESCO, Inc. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For, Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTIONS: 5. Mayor Porter read Resolution No. 96 -61 by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING ONE (1) DELEGATE AT LARGE TO THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve Resolution No. 96 -61, inserting the name Tony Hernandez. There was no public comment. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. ORDINANCE - SECOND READING: 7. Mayor Porter read Ordinance No. 24 -96 by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 38, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY AMENDING SECTION 38 -31, SAME- ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY OR OFFICIAL, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY TO MEAN THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE CITY; 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 adopt Ordinance No. 24 -96. There was no public comment. The motion passed 4-0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. g: \cityclk\minutes\regular \1996 \12- 17- 96.doc 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 4 DISCUSSION: 8. Council Member, Tony Hernandez, suggested that the City of Cape Canaveral host the Chamber of Commerce, "Wednesday Friendsday," July 2, 1997. Council concurred and requested that the Commercial Development Board be notified to perform a major role in planning and conducting the event to showcase the new library and various businesses. Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Randels will lead the planning and coordinating. 9. Council concurred with the draft Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach for capital equipment sharing. 10. Mayor Porter reported that he and City Manager Boucher have consolidated the Goal and Action Plan, updating items listed in the 1996 plan. He suggested that meetings to review, add and delete should be planned for January to coincide with the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) report, ensuring that all items are included in the Comprehensive Plan. Council concurred for meetings scheduled as follows: Thursday, January 16 and Thursday January 23, both to be held at 5:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Chairperson, Beatrice McNeeley stated that the Council needs to ensure that the city's Mission Statement is included in the EAR, most likely in the introduction. Council concurred with Mr. Randels' suggestion to have the SJRWMD review the report before submittal to the state. Having the Water Management District review the report will ensure that factors will be addressed to meet requirements for grant funding of stormwater outfall projects. 11. City Attorney, Kohn Bennett, explained that the Planning & Zoning Board have recommended approval of a 180 day moratorium on issuing new permits for cellular telephone and similar type communication antennas in the City while ordinances are being composed to properly regulate construction. Council concurred to place the moratorium ordinance on the next agenda for first reading. FIRST READING: 12. Mayor Porter read Ordinance No. 26 -96 by title. 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; g: \cityclk\minutes\regular\1996\12- 17- 96.doc City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 5 PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Randels and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to approve Ordinance No. 26 -96 for second reading. There was no public comment. The motion passed 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For, Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. 13. Discussion of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) was inclusive with the Goals and Action discussion (item #10). REPORTS: 14. City Manager - Bennett Boucher • Mr. Boucher reported that Ms. Mosier has agreed to the terms of the lease agreement for the lease option to purchase the Long Point Road property to be used as a neighborhood park as proposed by Council. A motion was made by Mayor Porter and seconded by Mr. Randels to add the lease agreement to the agenda as an add -on item. The motion was approved 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. A motion was made by Mayor Porter and seconded by Mr. Randels to approve the lease agreement, paying $1,500 annually, plus taxes. The motion was approved 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Hernandez, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Porter, For; and Mayor Pro Tem Randels, For. • Mr. Boucher reported that he met with Kennedy Space Center representatives and Randy O'Brien, County Commissioner. He related that the space center and the county are requesting support for their research to determine more cost- effective and innovative ways of operating a solid waste transfer station which would be established on North Merritt Island, just inside the gate at Ransom Road. Research would include sludge composting and recycling. Council concurred to support the research for more cost- effective and innovative ways of dealing with solid waste. • Mr. Boucher reported that the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis was a tremendous success. Council concurred to sponsor the event again next year. • Mr. Boucher reported that FPL has installed numerous street lights this month and has responded to reported outages. Council concurred to send a thank you letter and an update to the COPS patrol who have worked diligently to identify trouble areas. g: \cityclk\minutes\regulaz \1996\12- 17- 96.doc 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 6 Audience - Beatrice McNeeley Ms. McNeeley queried when residential areas will be receiving reuse lines. She related that the community at -large is very interested and enthused as the progress and most have a desire to receive the reuse water. Mr. Boucher responded that the following streets will receive reuse line initially: North AlA, Washington Avenue, Poinsetta Avenue and West Al A. City Attorney - Kohn Bennett No report. City Clerk - Sandra Sims No report. Mayor Pro Tem - Rocky Randels • Mr. Randels reported that he met with the Supervisor of Elections and observed a demonstration of the voting equipment proposed for purchase. He related that the process was impressive. Council Member - Buzz Petsos • Mr. Petsos reported that Seminole County received a federal grant for street lights which they will not fully utilize. He suggested that staff research this grant and issue. • Mr. Petsos reported that he had met with Sandy Sanderson of FPL and he agreed to meet with City Council if necessary. Council concurred that it is not necessary for Mr. Sanderson to appear before Council. • Mr. Petsos related that this has been an exceptional year of progression for the City. Council Member - Tony Hernandez • Mr. Hernandez related that the Commercial Development Board is progressing on developing a City video. He suggested and Council concurred to recommend to the Board to include footage of the Jingle Bell Run and various Volunteer Projects. • Mr. Hernandez related that the Community Appearance Board meeting last night went very well. He reported that the petitioner, Race Trac, agreed to plant trees and landscaping to enhance the property beyond the city's code requirements. • Mr. Hernandez suggested that the city install stormwater outfall basket near the Manatee Sanctuary as a demonstration project. Council concurred. g: \cityclk\minutes\regular \1996\12- 17- 96.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 7 Mayor - John Porter • Mayor Porter stated that numerous easements will be required for tree planting along the reuse irne construction path. He requested and Mr. Randels agreed to approach the property owners to acqiiirObe needed easements. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Sandra 0. Sims, CITY CLERK g: \cityclklminutes\regular\1996\12- 17- 96.doc