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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-1998 Regular Meeting1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY April 21, 1998 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: INTERVIEW: CONSIDERATIONS: MINUTES Council Members Present Burt Bruns Tony Hernandez (left at 8:27) Joy Salamone Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Attorney, Kohn Bennett City Clerk, Sandra Sims Public Works Director, Edward Gardulski City Attorney, Kohn Bennett interviewed Jeffrey Ratliff for membership as a regular member to the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Ratliff stated that he has been a Cape Canaveral resident since May, 1997. Neither he nor any family members hold public office or board membership with the city. He further stated that he understands and will file a financial disclosure statement. 1. (Tape 1, 285) A motion was made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the March 3, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. The motion passed 5-0, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For, Mr. Bruns, For Mr. Hernandez, For Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. A motion was made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the March 17, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For, Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. \ - ra\Cityo1e \cnrcn ,ues i998\oa21.98,aoc 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 1998 Page 2 2. (rape 1, 3240) A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the Engineering Services Agreement with Stottler Stagg & Associates, Inc. City Manager, Bennett Boucher, explained clarification changes in the contract. He related that one pre - application meeting is included in the engineering normal fee, however, subsequent consultations will be charged at $70 per hour. Mr. John Pekar, was present representing Stottler Stagg & Associates. Discussion ensued concerning the past billing and collection issues causing the engineering firm to provide services without being able to collect the funds due. Previously, contractors paid a flat fee without the benefit of a pre - application conference which resulted in deficiencies in site plan submittals. Since pre - application conferences have been submitted and applicants are notified beforehand, that insufficient site plan submittal will cost additionally nor will permits be issued without payment, the problem is resolved. Mr. Pekar related that the money still due the firm does not impede its relationship with the city. There was no public comment. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For, Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. • (Tape 1, 1121) Mr. Hernandez was allowed to discuss his report item at this time due to his needed departure. He reported that the Cuban Artists, Mendendez and Ferrer who visited the city earlier in the year are returning to express their appreciation of the City of Cape Canaveral by donating two paintings created in the city's honor. He explained that they are world known and their paintings are valued in six-figures. Mr. Hernandez requested approval to coordinate an unveiling ceremony at the library where they will be displayed. Council consensus was to approve the unveiling event, providing food and non-alcoholic beverage. • Mr. Hernandez reported that he has spoken with County Commissioner O'Brien and it appears that the County may provide labor and some funding for bleachers and dugouts at Canaveral City Park. He thanked Stottler Stagg & Associates for providing the rendering of the proposed Ballpark/Recreation Complex. He stated that he will report further at the next meeting. 3. (rape 1, 1534) Mayor Randels explained that the Recreation Board prepared a short list to Name the Park at 200 Long Point Road, however, Council may select from the entire list if desired. Council consensus was to select from the short list provided by the Recreation Board. The three names on the short list were: Columbia Park, Long Point Park and Patriots' Park. Vote for each park was as follows: Re -vote for each park was as follows: Columbia Park: Bruns Long Point Park: Salamone, Hernandez Patriots' Park: Petsos, Randels Columbia Park: 0 Long Point Park: 0 Patriots' Park: Salamone, Bruns, Hernandez, Petsos and Randels \\ CAPE -N r\ cityclerk \CityClk\MINTUTEMEGULAR \1998 \0421- 98.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 1998 Page 3 4. (Tape 1,1985) A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Ms. Salamone to approve appropriating $44,516 to purchase two (2) Police Vehicles. City Manager, Bennett Boucher, explained that Council has previously approved the purchase, this is to appropriate the funds from cash carried forward. He stated that the Canaveral Precinct will only need to budget for two (2) new vehicles in the 98/99 budget. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For; Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. RESOLUTION: 5. (Tape 1, 2062) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 98 -08 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING AN 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. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos to appoint One Alternate Member to the Community Appearance Board, term expiring May 1, 2002, inserting the name Alice Nielsen. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For, Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. 6. (Tape 1, 2121) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 98 -09 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING ONE REGULAR MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mayor Randels and seconded by Mr. Hernandez to appoint One Regular Member to the Library Board, term expiring October 1, 2000, inserting the name Leo Nicholas. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For, Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels. For. 7. (Tape 2223) Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 98 -11 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 3499 AND SENATE BILL 820 BY ENCOURAGING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO MAKE PUBLIC PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR SKATEBOARDING AND ROLLERBLADING AND BY PROVIDING LIMITS ON LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIVE TO PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SKATEBOARDING OR ROLLERBLADING ACTIVITIES ON PROPERTY OWNED OR LEASED BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN .EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Salamone to approve Resolution No. 98 -11. The motion failed 2 -3, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For; Mr. Bruns, Against; Mr. Hernandez, Against; Mr. Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, Against. \\ CAPE -NT cityclerk \CityClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1998 \04- 21- 98.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April21, 1998 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES — FIRST READING 8. (Tape 1, 2902) Mayor Pro Tem Petsos read Ordinance No. 16 -98 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHPATER 110, DIVISION 8, SWIMMING POOLS, SECTION 110 -581 CONSTRUCTION AND LOCATION, SECTION 110 -582 ENCLOSURE, AND SECTION 110 -584 MINIMUM SETBACKS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EkJECTI VE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Ordinance No. 16 -98 for second reading. Mr. Boucher explained that Planning & Zoning recommended approval at their March 11, 1998 meeting. There was no public comment. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Ms. Salamone, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. DISCUSSION: 11. (Tape 1, 3098) Holman Road Extension Transfer from Brevard County to the City. City Manager, Bennett Boucher reiterated that the County Commission wants to deed transfer Holman Road to the City. Earl McMillin, homeowner on Holman Road, appeared before Council. He reported that although most homeowners are in favor of taking the road, it is not unanimous. He requested authorization by council to pursue options for the homeowners. Council concurred to support the homeowners taking ownership of the road. Mr. Hernandez left at this time. 8:27 p.m. 9. (Tape 1, 3441 -Tape 2) Amending Section 34 -97, Dumpster Enclosures Council concurred to adopt USA Waste's standards for 3 -sided dumpster screen enclosures. Leo Nicholas, resident, expressed concern with USA Waste's cost for drivers to get out of the trucks and open the gates. 10. (Tape 2, 396) Commerce Street Ms. Salamone opined that the city should do .a special assessment and take ownership of the street. Mr. Donald Haynes, property owner adjacent to the street and Mr. Art Berger, also a property owner adjacent to the street, were present. Mr. Berger stated that the special assessment issue is not the same as for public road \\ CAPE -N Acityclerlc \CityClk\M1NUTES\REGULAR \1998\04- 21- 98.doc 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April21, 1998 Page 5 assessments. City Manager, Bennett Boucher, recommended that the issue be resolved in the same manner as Holman Road, among the adjacent property owners and the property owners taking ownership of the road. The meeting recessed at 9:17 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Council concurred for Mr. Boucher to speak with Mr. Kruzeck, property owner of the Post Office and land, then coordinate with the other two adjacent property owners to work out a solution and report back to Council. 12. (Tape 2, 1802) Sign Ordinance Amendments Mr. Boucher requested that Council set a workshop date to finalize the sign ordinance discussion. Council concurred to set April 29, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. 13. Tape 2, 1911) Goals and Action Planning Mr. Boucher requested that Council set a workshop date for Goals and Action discussion. Council concurred to set April 29, 1998, after the Sign Ordinance Workshop. 14. (Tape 2, 1976) MPO — Transportation Improvement Program Project List Council concurred to request $1 million to construct a pedestrian crossover for Al A. REPORTS: City Manager — Bennett Boucher • Mr. Boucher reported that he has spoken to Florida Department of Transportation representatives and they have agreed to notify the city of future signage proposals within the city. He related that the proposed 82' Port directional sign will be discussed by the Port. He stated that Port representative, Bill Ellis, is asking the Port to hold off until a meeting can be organized. • Mr. Boucher reported that the City is hosting the Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday- Friendsday on July 1, 1998. It will be held in the same location at the library. • Mr. Boucher reported that the bids have been received for installation of reclaimed water lines and installations for Phases II and M. He stated that the low bid, if accepted may provide funds left to offset costs of backflow devices. Audience Leo Nicholas • Mr. Nicholas, resident and Planning & Zoning Member, commended the Canaveral Precinct Officers for parking at 307 Adams Avenue, becoming more visible in the area. \\ CAPE- NT\cityclerk \CityClk\M1NUTES REGULAR \1998 \0421- 98.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 1998 Page 6 • Mr. Nicholas queried if there is a written policy on citizen complaints. Mr. Boucher responded that there is no written policy, however, most complaints are resolved within 5 -7 days. Arthur Berger • Mr. Berger, resident and contractor, stated that sewer lines are not available within 150' to his proposed hotel and requested if it is permissible for him to connect to the City of Cocoa Beach's sewer line to the Port Authority. Council concurred after discussion to research the issue for options. Council concurred to continue the meeting until 10:10 p.m. City Clerk — Sandra Sims No report City Attorney — Kohn Bennett No report Council Member — Joy Salamone • Ms. Salamone reported that the Cape View Elementary sprinkler system will be installed the third week in June and volunteers are needed. Council Member — Burt Bruns • Mr. Bruns commended Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson, for utilizing the Recreation sign. Mayor Pro Tem — Buzz Petsos • Mr. Petsos reminded Council that Saturday, April 25, 1998 is the annual Trash Bash and requested $100 to provide food for volunteers. Council concurred for the appropriation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m. Sandra ozar Sims, CITY CLERK \\ CAPE- NTityclerk \C1tyClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1998\0421- 98.doc Rocky Randels, YOR