HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-15-2014CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
July 15, 2014
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 P.M. and led the pledge
of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member John Bond
Council Member Bob Hoog
Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky Randels
Council Member Betty Walsh
Others Present:
City Manager David L. Greene
City Attorney Anthony Garganese
Administrative Services Director Angela Apperson
Finance Director John DeLeo
Community & Economic Development Director Todd Morley
Planning & Zoning Director David Dickey
Building Official Gary Stepalavich
Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara
Public Works Services Director Jeff Ratliff
Public Works Services Deputy Director Lonnie Dunn
Brevard County Sheriff Major Paul Ring
Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Assistant Chief John Cunningham
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Joyce Hamilton presented Assistant Fire Chief John
Cunningham with pictures of the first time the Boeing Company donated bicycles for the
Christmas Angel Program and a telephone representing an old call box. Assistant Fire
Chief Cunningham and Council Members thanked Ms. Hamilton for the presented
items.
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PRESENTATIONS / INTERVIEWS:
Proclamation designating August 2014 as Florida Water Professionals Month: Mayor
Randels read the Proclamation into the record and presented Wastewater Systems
Supervisor June Clark and Brevard County Chief Operator Glen Siler with same. Ms.
Clark expressed appreciation to the Council, the Administration and her Staff Members
for all their support. Mr. Siler explained the important work performed by the Water and
Wastewater System Operators and thanked the City for the Proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Randels inquired if any items are to be removed from the Consent Agenda for
discussion. No items were removed.
1. Approve Minutes for Regular City Council Meeting of June 17, 2014:
2. Resolution No. 2014-18; approving bidding/purchasing procedures necessary to
comply with requirements for federally funded transportation projects and in accordance
with the Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program ("LAP");
authorizing the City Manager to take any other action deemed necessary or advisable in
connection with the finalization and execution of a standard LAP Agreement; authorizing
the execution and delivery of documents in connection with said standard LAP
Agreement; providing for repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions; severability and an
effective date:
3. Resolution No. 2014-20; supporting Municipal Home Rule Authority; providing for
the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions; severability; and an effective date:
4. Resolution No. 2014-22; approving the City's List of State Road A1A
Improvement Priorities; providing for repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions;
severability; and an effective date:
A motion was made by Council Member Bond, seconded by Council Member
Hoog, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as
follows: Council Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem
Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For.
ITEMS FOR ACTION:
5. Resolution 2014-21; adopting a tentative proposed millage rate for the levy of Ad
Valorem Taxes for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 on all taxable property located within the City
of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida; providing for an effective date: Attorney
Garganese read the Resolution title into the record and provided a brief explanation of
same. Mayor Randels provided further explanation of the Resolution purpose and
noted the tentative public hearings for the adoption of the Budget. A motion was made
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by Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, seconded by Council Member Walsh, for approval of
Resolution No. 2014-21. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council
Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For;
Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For.
6. Authorize removal of a specimen tree at 401 Holman Road: Mayor Randels
explained the process for removal of a specimen tree and noted the recommendation
for removal by the City Arborist. Discussion included whether mitigation is required; the
length of time the tree has been located so close to the home and the planting of two
new trees in the back yard, which will satisfy the mitigation requirement. A motion was
made by Council Member Hoog, seconded by Council Member Walsh, for
approval of the request. The motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Council
Member Bond, For; Council Member Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For;
Mayor Randels, For; and Council Member Walsh, For.
REPORTS:
Council Member Bond thanked Staff for producing a budget that did not need many
changes. He provided an update related to Brevard County's progress to update the
Taxi/Cab Company Ordinance.
Council Member Walsh noted the Space Coast League of Cities is collaborating with the
Florida League of Cities to hold a Candidate Forum for residents to hear from and meet
individuals running for State House and Senate Seats to represent Brevard County.
The Forum will be at the Cocoa Civic Center on Monday August 4, 2014 from 6-8:30
p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Petsos requested the status of the Sign Ordinance and an Ordinance
regulating the sale of medical marijuana, to which Mr. Greene indicated the Ordinances
will be presented at the next Council meeting. He inquired whether there would be a
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Fire Station. Mr. Greene responded in the
affirmative. Mayor Pro Tern Petsos referred to a news article that indicated the City of
Cocoa Beach Community Redevelopment Agency was considering recommending
banning alcohol on the beach. He felt this would push the individuals desiring to
consume alcohol to the beach within Cape Canaveral. City Staff will monitor the
situation and advise Council of further developments.
Mayor Randels noted receipt of a $1,944,000 grant for improvements to North Atlantic
Avenue. He provided a brief overview of the anticipated improvements to make the City
more pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 6:38 P.M.
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Angela M. Apperson, MMC, Rocky Randels, Mayor
Administrative Services Director.
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