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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-1998 Regular Meeting1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY August 4, 1998 7:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Burt Bruns Tony Hernandez Joy Salamone (Arrived 7:17 P.M.) Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos Mayor Rocky Randels Others Present City Manager, Bennett Boucher City Attorney, Kohn Bennett City Clerk, Sandra Sims City Treasurer, Andrea Bowers Building Official, G.J. "Whitey" Moran Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director CONSIDERATIONS: 1. A motion was made Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the Quarterly Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers. Mayor Randels stated that the Baccalaureate Program and Promotional line item should not be placed in the legislative account. The motion passed 4-0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. ORDINANCE — FIRST READING: 2. (Tape 1, 380) Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 24 -98 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING THAT CERTAIN ALLEY LYING EAST OF RIDGEWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN PIERCE AVENUE AND BUCHANAN AVENUE; REPEALING PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN ErrECTIVE DATE. s: tyc uees i998\oa- O4 -9&doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 1998 Page 2 Mayor Randels commended Steve Bapp, Planning & Zoning Technician, for his work on the ordinance. Mr. John Evans, Representative for Mr. Mr. Devlin, stated that the applicant already owns the property to the north and south of the alley. He also commended the Building Department. The motion passed 4-0, with voting as follows: Mr. Bruns, For, Mr. Hernandez, For, Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For, and Mayor Randels, For. DISCUSSION: 3. (Tape 1, 531) Council agreed to schedule a workshop or a town meeting on the proposed sign ordinance. Notices will be sent to the Orlando Sentinel and Florida Today for the business section and placed on the City marquee and Web site. Any related information can be picked up in the City Clerk's office. Council instructed the City Attorney to draft verbiage in the political sign section that deposits are forfeited if signs are non - conforming or placed with owner's permission. A town meeting is scheduled for September 10th, 7 P.M. at the Cape Canaveral Library Meeting Room. 4. (Tape 1, 1275) Mr. Boucher related that the Canaveral Port Authority is interested in discussing sewer impact fees and the reuse agreement in joint meeting. He stated that impact fees are decided by City Council and asked if there were any outstanding issues. Mr. Boucher stated that the 1980's expansion used the impact fees and Burton and Associates would be called in order to decide. He stated further that Council determined January 1998 as the cut off date to collect fees and that the issue now is related to funds collected and how much was spent on expansion. He said that the Port would pay half of the cost for a study by Burton & Associates to determine the appropriate allocation of the collected sewer impact fees. Mr. Bruns expressed that he wished to discuss only the Port's fees, not individual businesses. Mr. Boucher requested direction from Council for staff. Mr. Nicholas suggested sending letters to the Commissioner's homes. Mr. Bruns emphasized that the Port's future growth will impact the North Atlantic and the reuse agreement needs to be addressed. Mr. Petsos recommended submitting background material before the next meeting. REPORTS: 5. (Tape 1, 2296) City Manager's Report • Mr. Boucher reported that Ed Gardulski would obtain riptide signs at no cost from the County. • Mr. Boucher reported that the County would place a School Crossing Guard at McKinley Avenue after the sidewalk installation. He related that Barbara Myers said pay- for - busing could not happen. He also reported that signage at Columbia Avenue and that the North Atlantic crossing signs would be reinstalled.. \ \C ape- nt\ cityclerk \CityClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1998 \08 -0498.doc 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 1998 Page 3 • Mr. Boucher reported that the County road impact fees are $32,800 for non-conforming curb arts on SR AlA. • • Mr. Boucher announced that the Mowing and Landscaping Bid would be let to the public on Sunday, August 9, 1998. • Mr. Boucher related that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection letter which stated that the Port test results for groundwater is unsatisfactory and are requiring further testing based on criteria set by the FDEP. • Mr. Boucher announced that a notice was sent to the property owner on the Eberwein beachhouse demolition • Mr. Boucher also announced that USA Waste Industries merged with Harris Sanitation and will be using the name Waste Management. • Mr. Boucher reported that the Building Department received an application for a new TWC tower which will not have guide wires. • Mr. Boucher stated that a copy of the City's landscape plan and annual maintenance cost was sent to Mr. Bennix • Mr. Boucher related Steve Bapp's report on the commercial district zoning. Council commended Mr. Bapp's work. • Mr. Boucher reported that Time Warner Cable is now exempt from rate regulation under the Federal Communication Commission. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: (Tape 1, 3620) Mr. Leo Nicholas • Mr. Nicholas commented that the State Department of Transportation installed the Fairvffia Sign on SR A1A. • Mr. Nicholas queried about the responsibility of maintenance for Shuford Mills' roads — Imperial and Brown. Mr. Boucher stated that they were transferred to adjacent property owners. • Mr. Nicholas reported that the Police Study Committee decided to maintain the current system, however, if City Council is serious, a consultant should be hired because a citizen's committee is not effective. He stated that the issue is not the quality of service, but economics. • Mr. Nicholas proposed to make Veterans' Day a City holiday. REPORTS CONTINUED: City Clerk No report. Council Member - Joy Salamone • Ms. Salamone commended the City Clerk for her work with the School Crossing Guards. \\ Cape- nt\ cityclerk \CityClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1998 \08-04- 98.doo 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 1998 Page 4 • Ms. Salamone reported that the new reclaimed water sprinkler system works well and that 22- feet were removed and replaced. (Tape 2, 443) Council Member - Burt Bruns • Mr. Bruns queried why there is fluctuation of pressure on the reuse lines. Mr. Gardulski responded that he was unaware of the situation and would check on it. Mr. Bruns questioned if there would be adequate pressure when all residents are connected. • Mr. Bruns opined that the Reclaimed Water literature should include a statement- recommending schedule 40 pipe for sprinkler systems. (Tape 2, 562) Council Member - Tony Hernandez • Mr. Hernandez queried if the estimated cost of the ballpark has been determined. Mr. Boucher answered that this would be discussed in the budget. • Mr. Hernandez queried about the status of investigative costs. Mr. Boucher responded that he is working on it. • Mr. Hernandez noted the debris in the Rosalind Avenue area and how it is aesthetically unappealing. He wrote the residents a letter and queried Council if they could be required to use a dumpster. Further, he queried if the area could possibly be landscaped as a volunteer project between the two apartment buildings. (rape 2, 671) Mayor Pro Tem - Buzz Petsos • Mr. Petsos queried about the status of the interlocal agreement with Cocoa Beach. Mr. Boucher responded that he would contact Chuck Bilias. • Mr. Petsos reported that he had no word to date from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on the status of the sand - fencing permit. • Mr. Petsos invited Council and staff to attend the Space Coast League of Cities Meeting hosted by Cocoa Beach. (Tape 2, 793) Mayor — Rocky Randels • Mayor Randels reported that 7001- 7011 Center Street (the old G.E. Building) is under renovation and awaiting new tenants. • Mayor Randels queried if the contractor was paid for the Applegate demolition. • Mayor Randels encouraged Council members to participate in the Night Out next Tuesday evening. • Mayor Randels asked if the City received funds from the Johnson Street cuts. Mr. Gardulski answered, not at this time • Mayor Randels requested input on the Redevelopment Plan - The Commercial Development Board will update this document. \\ Cape- nt\ cityclerk \CityCk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1998 \08- 04- 98.doc 1 1 1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 1998 Page 5 • Mayor Randels reported on the Stormwater meeting - He displayed the book about the Indian River Lagoon. Ed Gardulski • Mr. Gardulski announced the Reuse Meeting on Phase II planned for Wednesday, August 5th • Mr. Gardulski distributed promotional cups from Water Reclamation with the City seal Mr. Hernandez left at 9:00 P.M. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:07 P.M. \\ Cape- nt\ cityclerk \CityClk\MINUTES\REGULAR \1998 \08 -0498.doc Rocky Randels, MAYOR