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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20-1999 Regular Meeting1 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY July 20,1999 7:00 P.M. MIN TES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: PROCLAMATION: Mayor Randels read a proclamation -rtor am of Maggie. Johnson PRESENTATION: Ms. Beverly Walden appeared before Council requesting funds to renovate a building with potential historic value that was donated to the Women's Resource Center by Ms. Florence Staton. Further, she requested that the house be re- located to Xeriscape Park for Women's Resource Center business purposes: Council concurred that consideration could be given for preservation of the building if it is proven to be of true historical value and if it could structurally withstand being relocated as a museum or passive structure depicting the City's history. RESOLUTIONS: (Tape 1, 1175 )Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 99 -14 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; REMOVING A MEMBER OF THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT 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 adopt Resolution No. 99 -14, removing. Beverly Walden from the Commercial Development Board. Ms. Walden was present and stated that she did not wish to resign from the board nor be relieved of assignment. All Commercial Development Board Members were present and related various rationale for removing Ms. Walden from the board. Council concurred that the resolution should be approved as recommended by the Commercial Development Board. City of Cape Canaveral Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 1999 Page 2 The resolution was adopted 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hemandez, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. 2. (Tape 1,1s27)Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 99 -15 in full. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1998 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Mr. Hemandez and seconded by Mr. Petsos to adopt Resolution No. 99- 15establishing a total millage for all City operating purposes at 1.6739 mills.; This millage is a 3.1743 percent increase from the rolled back rate of 1.6224. City Treasurer, Andrea Bowers explained the projected revenues for fiscal year 1999 -2000 and further defined the mandated budget process requirements. Council concurred with the resolution ;setting ad valorem tax rate maximums as projected. The resolution was adopted 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. CONSIDERATIONS: 3. (Tape 1, 3095) A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 6, 1999. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Treverton, For, Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For. 4. (Tape 1, 3155) City Manager, Bennett Boucher explained that the County has requested removing the 911 Address Assignment Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County until they have reconsidered the issue. 5. (Tape 1, 3192) A motion was made by Mr. Petsos And seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the FDOT Local Agency Certification Qualification Agreement. Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski explained that because Holman Road is dirt, the City can piggyback with Atlantic Development because it will not require directional boring. He explained that the project must be completed by August 31, 1999 to lutilize the remaining grant funds. 1 City of Cape Canaveral Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 1999 Page 3 The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Treverton, For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hemandez, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. 6. (Tape 1, 3280) A motion was made by Mr. Hemandez and seconded by Mr. Bruns To approve the Cooperative Purchase to Construct the Holman Road Reclaimed Water Line in the amount of $21,500 under the Phase I reclaimed water extension. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Treverton, For Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. 7. (Tape 1, 3319 ) A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos to approve the School Resource Officer Agreement with the City of Cocoa Beach. The contract is the same as in the past. Patty Wilmer is returning as the School Resource Officer replacing Steve Petro at Cocoa Beach High School. Of the 1,188 students in the high school, 375 are Cape Canaveral residents. City Manager, Bennett Boucher related that Major McGee researched saying the City of Cape Canaveral has 234 students. Council concurred to agree in concept, finalizing next week. Mr. Petsos requested that the resource officer attend school advisory meetings and provide reports regularly. The motion passed 5 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Treverton, For, Mr. Bruns, For; Mr. Hernandez, For Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For. DISCUSSION: 8. (Tape 2, 113) Utility Line Construction, Cost Sharing Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski explained that the code does not provide for anticipated need for upsizing utility lines. He submitted information from three different cities and all are different. City Attorney, Kohn Bennett suggested using West Melbourne's ordinance as a template. Mr. Hernandez queried how we will know what size to require. Mr. Bennett stated that the key is to give an ordinance allowing leeway to upsize a line. We do not have to imagine the required size lines. The ordinance would express that there is no obligation, but provides a tool to allow the experts to inform us of the best alternatives. Council concurred for staff to draft an ordinance similar to West Metboume;s. Mayor Randels reminded staff of one section of the Port Orange ordinance regarding design and survey work that should be included, referencing only the cost of pipe upsizing. City of Cape Canaveral Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 1999 Page 4 REPORTS: City Manager — Bennett Boucher • Mr. Boucher reported that the Commercial Development Board has finished rewriting the redevelopment plan. New goals and philosophies defined. He commended the group for accomplishing tremendous projects. • Mr. Boucher reported that we are in the process of bidding Tower Boulevard. He queried if anyone knew why the street was named Tower Boulevard. Mr. Nicholas stated that a space needle restaurant was planned to be built years ago. Council concurred to change the name of the street. • Mr. Boucher reported that a new aerial photograph of the City has been provided since the beach renourishment. • Mr. Boucher reported that Towne Realty would be coming in for a rezoning . request just south of Jetty Park. It is proposed as a commercial area for daily room rentals. • Mr. Boucher reported that the Planning & Zoning Board would be considering the administrative rezoning of C -2. Certified letters were sent to all property owners. Agendas will be distributed. • Mr. Boucher reported that Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski did an excellent job on Florida Department of Transportation certification document. • Mr. Boucher reported as chair of the local area mitigation strategy committee. He explained that he just discovered today that the library system did not include anything, such as storm shutters for any of the libraries throughout the county. Those assets should be protected. The timetable is mid August to approve a resolution approving their projects and strategy. He reported that he has worked with a lot of agencies and these folks have worked together extraordinarily. He stated that they would be requesting a coordinator to be funded by the county, and requesting funding from the state to subsidize for coordinators. He related that once the product is developed, implementation is not funded. Audience • Mr. Leo Nicholas reported that a business on A1A (Ocean Carpets) has a dumpster overflowing. Mayor Randels stated that he wouldl notify them tomorrow. City of Cape Canaveral Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 1999 Page 5 • Mr. Leo Nicholas reported that. a VFW member said someone in the city had approached someone asking if VFW would take over the veterans memorial. No one knew about the issue. City Clerk Sandra Sims • Ms. Sims notified Council that Crossing Guards are needed again this .year, City Attorney - --Kohn Bennett • No report. Council Member - Richard Treverton Mr. Treverton reported for the City Hall committee. He stated that the four members (Susan Stills, Joy Caine, Kim McIntire and Susan Chapman) dui a lot of thought and work into the project. They have concluded after considering a second story; looking around town for other building possibilities; the Stottler Stagg & Associates plans done in 1995 and expanding 16' on the east (650' addition) They are not satisfied that it would be big enough — maybe 29' extension instead. He related that he has not come to a conclusion himself and will report again at another Council meeting. Council Member- Burt Bruns • Mr. Bruns queried about the status is on Collier Group. They should °be;rotced to proceed. • Mr. Bruns reported that he and Public Works Director, Ed Gardulski have been attending the Water2020 program meetings. He related that it has been determined that Brevard has an adequate supply of water. Commercial use will increase and agriculture will decrease by 59%. Each City (11 represented) is required to write a letter of support of the plan for the Water 2020 program. Ms. Sims agreed to draft the letter for Mr. Bruns' signature on behalf of the City. Council Member — Tony Hernandez • Mr. Hernandez queried about the status of the ballpark. Mr. Boucher responded that Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson has the recreation board recommendations that will be submitted with the two grants. Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos • Mr. Petsos asked if staff could do a street light assessment at the intersection of North Atlantic and A1A. 1 1 City of Cape Canaveral Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 1999 Page 6 Mayor — Rocky Randels • Mayor Randels reported that Brevard Sheriffs Department won an intemational award for the design of their automobiles, They ranked third in 1999 among 300 entries. • Mayor Randels reported that the electric vehicle has been received for the Sheriffs Department. • Mayor Randels queried about the status of the new city shirts? Mr. Boucher reported that a final decision would be made at the next staff meeting on Friday. • Mayor Randels reported that Mr. William Bennix will donate property on North Atlantic for a community center. Consensus is that the City will take the property if offered. Mayor Randels stated that Mr. Bennix has authorized $14,000 for the City to get someone to plant additional landscaping. There being no further business the meeting adjoumed at 9:45 p.m. Sandra dims, CITY CLERK Rocky Randels, MAYOR