HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01-27-1994 WorkshopCITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
January 27, 1994
A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on January 27, 1994, at the
City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order
at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Salamone.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Joy Salamone Present
Mayor Pro Tem John Porter Absent
Councilmember Arthur Berger Present
Councilmember Leo Nicholas Present
Councilmember Rocky Randels Present
City Manager Bennett Boucher Present
City Attorney John Kancilia Present
City Clerk Faith Miller Present
BUSINESS:
1. Presentation by and Discussion with Mr. Ron Ferland, Dyer. Riddle. Mills & Precourt,
Inc., re: Evaluation of proposed public access reuse.
Mr. Ron Ferland, Vice President of Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, explained that the City of
Cocoa Beach had approached the City of Cape Canaveral with a request for Cape Canaveral to
provide reclaimed water at an amount between 750,000 or 1.0 mgd to service the Cocoa Beach
area north of 520. Cocoa Beach would be constructing a five million gallon storage tank to be
located on the south side of 520 behind the Winn Dixie and that Cape Canaveral would transport
reclaimed water from its wastewater plant to the storage tank. He explained that FDEP required
that a wastewater plant's permitted effluent disposal capacity be at least 75% of the plant's
permitted treatment capacity which meant that the City must show an effluent disposal capacity
of 1.35 mgd.
Mr. Ferland outlined the following aspects of his evaluation of the proposed public access reuse:
• Reclaimed water use projections including large greenspace areas within Cape Canaveral;
large users such as condominiums within the City; residential use in the general area east
of North Atlantic Avenue and south of Central Boulevard; Port Canaveral greenspace
areas; and the City of Cocoa Beach.
• Required effluent disposal capacity and options available to achieve regulatory
compliance with regard to the treatment plant's permitted capacity.
• High level disinfection required with the use of reclaimed water and alternative
disinfection methods including UV or chlorine disinfection.
• Storage of reject water (water not meeting reclaimed water standards).
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• Wet weather discharge permit requirements.
• Reclaimed water pumping facilities including the Cocoa Beach requirement for delivery
pressure of 90 psi at the point of the connection with the Cape Canaveral system.
• Reclaimed water transmission/distribution facilities sized to meet anticipated peak flow
conditions.
• Reclaimed water system conceptual cost estimate at approximately $1.9 million.
• The advantages of the reuse irrigation option as compared to the wetlands option.
• Proposed Action Plan to implement the Public Access Reuse.
Mr. Ferland addressed questions and comments from Council and members of the public. Mr.
Randels expressed that he did not wish to downgrade the current capacity of the treatment plant
at 1.8 mgd to meet the permitted effluent disposal capacity. Discussion followed regarding
requirements to meet Class I Reliability; environmental concerns of discharging AWT quality
water in the Port's turning basin; wet weather discharge permit; concerns about committing to
providing 1.0 mgd of reclaimed water to Cocoa Beach; option for the City to charge a monthly
user fee for reclaimed water; potential for industrial use of reclaimed water at the Port in the
washdown of ships, in fire hydrants, etc. Mr. Hal Schmidt, Hartman & Associates, stated that
the responses requested by FDEP to the construction permit for the wetlands had been submitted
and FDEP had 30 days to respond back to the City.
Mr. Randels reviewed his reasons for supporting the public access reuse system. Mrs. Ann
Thurm questioned if the City still intended to ask the Port for upfront money to connect to the
reuse system and Mr. Boucher commented that the proposed reuse system had been discussed
with members of the Port's staff. Mrs. Thurm expressed that it would be a large waste of
money to run reuse lines along City streets as she felt that Cape Canaveral citizens in single
family homes would not willingly connect to or pay for reclaimed water. Mr. Ferland explained
the reasons behind the City's commitment to residential usage of reclaimed water including:
• The use of reclaimed water for irrigation in lieu of fresh, potable water was a better
water resource management practice.
• Potable water conservation would be accomplished.
• Reclaimed water use is more favorably considered by regulatory agencies and would be
easier to permit than the wetlands disposal option.
• The 40 acres proposed for wetland use would remain in private ownership and on the tax
rolls as well as being available for future development.
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• The nuisance factor associated with the created wetlands (i.e., mosquitoes, rodents,
snakes, drainage, water table, vegetation harvesting /management, etc.) would not exist.
• Effluent quality standards from the treatment plant would not need to meet AWT
standards. The reclaimed water nutrient content would significantly reduce urban
greenspace fertilizer application.
Mr. Boucher advised that City staff and City engineers' would be meeting with representatives
from FDEP the following week. There was discussion regarding the time frame necessary to
complete the reuse system in order to be in compliance with the Indian River Lagoon Act.
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
After a ten - minute break, the meeting was reconvened.
3. Discussion Re: Request by Lillian Joyce Dulworth to waive storage fee imposed on
impounded vehicle.
Mr. Boucher explained that Mrs. Dulworth was claiming a hardship and an inability to pay
towing and storage fees on her vehicle impounded by the City on September 22, 1993. Mayor
Salamone explained that it was not the City's intention to place hardship on its citizens. She did
feel that the $20.00 towing charge was reasonable. She stated that possibly an amendment was
needed to provide for a cap on the storage fee. Agenda this item for Tuesday.
2. Discussion Re: Engineering evaluation of sewer lift station No. 1 by Dyer. Riddle. Mills
& Precourt.
Mr. Ron Ferland explained that Lift Station No. 1 treated approximately 80% of the City's
sewage flow and that the lift station was structurally very corroded and he recommended
replacement of the station with a triplex lift station with submersible pumps. He further
explained the problems related to the lift station. The cost of a new lift station was estimated
to be $205,700. Agenda this item for Tuesday.
4. Discussion Re: Reimbursement of expenditures incurred by Mayor Pro Tem John Porter
and Councilmember Rocky Randels in defense of ethics complaint.
Mayor Salamone stated that request for reimbursement of expenditures incurred in defense of
ethics complaints had been received in the amount of $2,507.55 for Mayor Pro Tem Porter, and
$1,957.25 for Councilmember Rocky Randels. Mr. Berger stated that there was a lot more time
and frustration that went into the complaints than a price could be attributed to. Mayor
Salamone stated that the time away from their jobs was not included in the expenses. Agenda
this item for Tuesday.
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5. Discussion Re: Full -time Code Enforcement Officer position.
Mayor Salamone asked that this item be postponed for discussion until the next workshop
meeting due to the absence of the City Treasurer due to illness. Council concurred.
6. Discussion Re: Changing hours for Sunday liquor sales.
Mr. Nicholas addressed his concerns regarding changing the 1:00 p.m. starting time to 9:00
a.m. on Sundays. Mr. Berger stated that the rule only applied to hard alcohol, since beer and
wine could be sold at the earlier hours. Mayor Salamone stated that she felt very strongly about
not changing the time to 9:00 a.m. Discussion followed. Mr. Nicholas voiced his opinion that
the American Legion and the VFW should be allowed to serve cocktails with breakfasts.
Council concurred to discuss the matter further at its next workshop meeting.
7. Discussion Re: Resolution No. 94 -03. Approving the final plat of Cape Gardens.
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
8. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 01 -94, Amending City's Code of Ordinances, Chapter
685, Parking Regulations. to allow the designation of fire lanes (second reading on February
1, 1994).
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
9. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 02 -94. Amending City's Code of Ordinances. Section
645.05. Site Plan Submittal and Review Procedures (second reading on February 1, 1994).
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
10. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 03 -94. Amending City's Code of Ordinances, Section
645.35, Zoning Ordinance Interpretation and Enforcement. by deleting official to interpret
zoning regulations (second reading on February 1, 1994).
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
11. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 05 -94, Amending City's Code of Ordinances, Section
645.31 Reconsideration of Administrative R - view S s ecial Exce • tion or Variance t • clan the
exception of the time period for petitions for reconsideration filed by the City Council (second
reading on February 1. 1994).
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
12. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 06 -94. Amending City's Code of Ordinances. Subsection
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(J) of Section 624.26, General Standards. to eliminate replacement of structures which do not
conform to requirements for Flood Damage Prevention (second reading on February 1, 1994).
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
13. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 07 -94, Amending City's Code of Ordinances, By
repealing Section 737.11, Signage (second reading on February 1, 1994).
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
14. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 08 -94, Amending City's Code of Ordinances. Paragraph
(8) of Subsection (B) of Section 729.03 Issuance of Permit to extend the time of conclusion
of an outdoor entertainment event (second reading on February 1, 1994).
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
15. Discussion Re: Ordinance No. 09 -94, Amending City's Code of Ordinances, Section
604.02. Prohibiting Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverage, to provide that the City
Council may waive the prohibitions of said section (second reading on February 1. 19941.
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
16. City Manager's Report.
Mr. Boucher stated that the groundbreaking ceremony for the sand transfer project had been
postponed until next week due to the contractor not having adequate insurance. Mayor Salamone
asked that all past Councilmembers and Mayors be invited to the groundbreaking.
Mr. Boucher stated that he had given the Port the new upfront figure of $1.8 million to be part
of the public access reuse system and the Port wanted to pay biannual principal and interest
payments for a 20 year period on $1.8 million per an interlocal agreement. Mr. Randels stated
that he would be receptive to exploring the matter further. Mayor Salamone stated that she felt
that there would be no Council support for financing the Port's upfront money. Mr. Berger
suggested that the City finance the fees for one year as the ordinances allowed.
DISCUSSION:
1. Mr. William Bennix, 8497 Ridgewood Avenue, expressed his support of the proposed
public access reuse system and he explained his reasons for same. He commented against the
wetlands plan.
2. Mrs. Ann Thurm questioned why the sewer easement located on the west side of A1A
was not included as the location for the reclaimed water lines. She spoke against crossing A1A
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with reuse lines due to the low amount of potential residential hookups to the reuse system and
the costs involved in running reuse lines across A1A.
3. Mayor Salamone stated that the special workshop meeting scheduled for February 8,
1994, to discuss the proposed Personnel Policies and Regulations would need to be rescheduled.
Council concurred to discuss the rescheduling of the workshop at Tuesday night's meeting.
4. Mr. Nicholas expressed his concerns regarding the delivery of the shuttle float given to
the City by the City of Safety Harbor and the number of different groups including the
Businessmen's Association, Rockwell, and Capeview Elementary involved in the negotiations
of who would actually be receiving the float.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Faith G. Miller, C C /AAE
City Clerk