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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-27-2001 Workshop Meeting1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY March 27, 2001 5:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Burt Bruns Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Richard Treverton Larry Weber Others Present: Bennett Boucher, City Manager Susan Stills, City Clerk Andrea Bowers, City Treasurer Moms Reid, C.B.O., Building Official Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director Nancy Hanson, Recreation Director Dave Sargeant, CCVFD Cmdr. George McGee, Canaveral Precinct Lt. Gary Young, Canaveral Precinct Beatrice McNeely, Chair, Planning & Zoning Board DISCUSSION: 1. City Goals and Objectives. Mr. Boucher reviewed the general goals of the 1999 Goals and Objectives Meeting. Once a vision was established, major goals were set and prioritized for implementation. Mr. Boucher's intent at this meeting is to revisit the previous visioning statement and consider if that is still our current mission for the City. Once the vision is set the attendees can establish a framework for new goals. Mr. Treverton referred to the mission statement and the perception of the term "affordable." Chief Sargeant related why the term should be eliminated from the mission statement due to affordability of housing. Mr. Bruns also related on affordability of housing from a real estate prospective. Prior to eliminating verbiage 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting March 27, 2001 Page 2 from the current mission statement, Mr. Boucher asked that attendees review the vision in its entirety. Mr. Treverton commented on the importance of the first element a sense of community and civic pride. Mayor Randels continued with review in that environment, quality of life, financial stability, growth management, beautification and recreation are all also elements of the vision to maintain. Mr. Boucher suggested including culture with recreation. Mr. Weber clarified that health and safety are included in quality of life. The City Hall element will be considered under goals. Lt. Gary Young suggested that the aesthetic qualities of the City pervade a sense of safety. Chief Sargeant suggested the inclusion of the word revitalized in order to maintain the idea of refurbished living. Mr. Boucher referred to the mission statement for any revisions. Mayor Randels stated the consensus of the attendees is to remove the term "affordable." Mr. Treverton brought out how the verbiage "low rise" might better describe the community. Mayor Randels read the revised mission statement as, "The City of Cape Canaveral as a safe, clean, residential, beach -side community with tree -lined streets." Mr. Boucher continued with discussion of goals. He explained the need to assess short-term and long -range goals. Discussion followed on how to address the identified goals: 1.) Community Involvement Suggestions for community involvement were: • The COPS program, Volunteer Fire Department and Volunteer Projects. • Mr. Weber suggested more business involvement. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos related how civic events, such as Patriots Day, bring about a sense of community. 2) Environment Suggestions for environment were: • Keeping the City clean and beautiful, and • Implementation of a Stormwater Management plan. 3) Financial stability • Mr. Bruns addressed concern with the method of paying for the services provided. Chief Sargeant suggested a financial analysis on the City's development. Attendees discussed the time frame financial projection and suggested a five -year analysis. Mr. Treverton said that impact and franchise fees are collected as the City grows and he found the City financially stable without undue concern for the future. Chief Sargeant explained how money 1 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting March 27, 2001 Page 3 for impact fees could be used to replace equipment or purchase a new building. 4) Growth management • Mr. Bruns expressed that effective systems are in place to handle growth management. The consensus of attendees was to maintain the City's current position in growth management. 5) Beautification • Mr. Treverton suggested completing the sidewalk system. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos included the bicycle paths. • Mr. Weber suggested continuing beautification on the existing parks. • Mr. Bruns expressed concern with lack of utilization of the City ballpark. • Mr. Weber requested including other neighborhoods in beautification efforts along with the Al A corridor. • Mr. Boucher recommended a tree- planting program. • Mr. Treverton suggested cohesion in the sidewalk and tree- planting programs. • Ms. McNeely expressed concern with commercial outside storage and its unsightly effect on the City. • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos suggested curbing and medians in beautification efforts. • Mr. Bruns stated that the revising the sign code would improve the City's aesthetic. 6) Recreation • Mayor Pro Tem Petsos recommended pursuing a grant for the 8.5 acres on Atlantic Avenue and Central Blvd. • Mr. Bruns recommended continuing to make beach access ramps ADA compliant. • Mr. Boucher recommended a citywide traffic calming device program. • Mr. Gardulski suggested Nautilus and weight - training equipment for the recreation facilities. • Ms. Hanson recommend full utilization of the City Park since the Little League utilizes only one field. • Lt. Young suggested a skateboard park that would give adolescents a place for recreation. • Mr. Weber questioned if the Youth Center needs expansion. Mayor Pro Tem Petsos suggested facilitating short-term goals for the Youth Center such as movie night as well as other programs such as the Police Athletic League. He expressed that a permanent Youth Center is a long -range plan. Council recommended that Ms. Hanson develop a list of goals for Recreation. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting March 27, 2001 Page 4 Lt Young expressed the need for seeking a grant to build a joint public safety facility with the Port. Mayor Randels asked if there were any support for a Sheriff's facility at the Port. Council directed this decision to staff. Lt. Young also presented the need for a Domestic Violence Facilitator. Lt. Young responded to Mr. Boucher that grant funding for this area of need is competitive Countywide. If the County Court Judge would administer an administrative fine in instances of domestic violence, it would defray the cost of the position. He related crime statistics on domestic violence. Lt. Young stated how the position would enhance public safety. Chief Sargeant expressed concerned with funding for replacement of capital purchases for the Fire Department, changes in staff training requirements and facilities maintenance. A City Council Workshop meeting date was set for Monday, April 16, 2001 at 4:00 P.M. to continue establishing goals that promote the City's vision. ADJOURN There being no furtherusiness the meeting adjoumed at 7:00 P.M. 1 Susan .Stills, CITY CLERK 1