CITY
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY
HALL ANNEX
TUESDAY
September 2, 2008
7:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Council
Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog
Council
Member Leo
Nicholas
Council
Member Buzz
Petsos
Mayor Rocky
Randels
Council
Member Shannon
Roberts
Others
Present:
City Manager
Building
Official Todd
Morley
Planning and
Development
Director David
Barry Brown
Public Works
Director Walter
Bandish
Assistant Public Works Director Jeff
Ratliff
Recreation
Director Robert
Lefever
Mayor
Randels acknowledged Ms. Joyce Hamilton for her letter commending the City
Manager and City Staff for their work during Tropical Storm Fay.
PRESENTATION:
Tropical Storm Fay Report.
Mr. Boucher distributed an
extensive Report related to Tropical Storm Fay to the City Council with availability
to the public through the City Clerk’s Office.
Mr. Boucher read his Report Summary.
Mr. Boucher introduced Jeff
Ratliff, Assistant Public Works Director, to explain the response and recovery
events that occurred as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. Mr. Ratliff summarized how the City faced
21-inches of rainfall over a short time which exceeded a 100 year-storm
event. Mr. Ratliff informed that most
municipal systems were designed for a 25-year storm event. He explained that the City has seven drainage
basins, with the exception of the Shorewood area. The stormwater
system is gravity driven as it flows to the Banana River, which was a key point
to remember. Mr. Ratliff identified three
major flooding areas: 1) Central Ditch area (the northern portion), 2)
Canaveral Drainage Basin (the eastern portion) and, 3) Solana / Shorewood area
(Shorewood Drainage Basin.)
Central Ditch Flooding: In summary, the flooding was the result of westerly winds pushing water
into the Central Ditch with little or no flow to the Banana River.
Short-Term and Long-Term Future Stormwater Improvements:
1)
Investigate possible methods
to increase stormwater flow through the Central Ditch
to the Banana River through Pipe orientation/ ditch excavation, etc.
2)
Redevelopment of area will
result in an improved stormwater management system as
this would increase elevations and eliminate many stormwater
discharges to the Central Ditch.
Canaveral
Drainage Basin: In summary, the flooding
which affected the residential area of Harbor Heights, Villages of Seaport, and
Ocean Woods, was the result of westerly winds pushing the water from the Banana
River into the Central Ditch with little or no flow occurring to the Banana
River through the entire drainage basin as a result of the stormwater
discharge pipe being submerged.
Short-Term and
Long-Term Future Stormwater Improvements:
1)
Pump/ Discharge pipe will be
on-site at this location for immediate future storm events.
2)
Diversion pipe may be constructed
from W. Central baffle box to the Central Ditch;
·
Will allow for continuous
pumping during any tropical storms or hurricanes.
·
Will help to alleviate back-up
of stormwater in the entire Canaveral Drainage Basin.
Other
Short-Term/ Long Term Considerations: Construction of emergency outfall pipes at
several locations from neighborhoods to the Atlantic dune.
·
Will allow for emergency
pumping of stormwater into the ocean.
·
The City is currently working
with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on permitting
issues.
Solana/
Shorewood Communities: (Shorewood Drainage
Basin): In summary, flooding was
the result of a “bowl” effect due to existing streets/ wet detention ponds
surrounded by higher-elevation areas and the stormwater
had no place to flow.
Short-Term and
Long-Term Future Stormwater Improvements:
1)
Continued discharge of stormwater through Port Canaveral which may also be the
best long-term solution due to the distance to the ocean.
2)
Construction of emergency
outfall pipe over the Atlantic Dune.
·
Will allow for emergency
pumping of stormwater into the ocean.
In summary, the City’s flooding was a combination of factors:
·
The City experienced 21-plus
inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period;
·
The strong winds from the west
which limited gravity flow of stormwater to the
Central Ditch and the Banana River;
·
A “bowl effect” in the
Shorewood Drainage Basin which minimized stormwater
outflow;
·
And no stormwater
system has been designed for a 200+ year storm event.
In conclusion, short-term solutions for problem areas have been developed
and will be used for immediate future storm events and long-term solutions for
problem areas will be identified, investigated and implemented as appropriate.
Mr. Sam LaRoca, of 604 Shorewood Drive, spoke
of his intent to propose installing a 24”-30” line and also his intent to
suggest the viability of flowing into the river; however, Mr. Ratliff clearly
addressed those issues. Mr. Ratliff acknowledged
how the City Manager succeeded in obtaining a Permitting Order from FDEP which
was not done up to this time. Mr.
Boucher clarified that the Order would address Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna
only and he stated that response, recovery and mitigation were a team
effort.
Mr. Jim Greever, 358 Coral Drive, spoke on the
flooding as a result of the Central Ditch and suggested using a Baffle Box with
a check valve to alleviate future flooding.
Mr. Greever stated that Canaveral Port
Authority pumped water into the ocean without a permit. Mr. Greever related
on the issues of how his neighbor could hear the Lift Station alarm sounding
for several hours and of his hearing about an alleged broken water main in
Harbor Heights. He requested a response
from either Council or staff.
Walter Bandish, Public Works Director, responded that Public Works staff
was available from 10 P.M. onward to address the Lift Station issues. He explained how the light on the Lift
Station reacts to high water; however, these Lift Stations were fully
operational. Mr. Ratliff clarified, for
the record, that the Canaveral Port Authority pumping was a permitted
system. Mr. Ratliff explained how the
City spent two days pumping water out of Jetty Park in order to alleviate the
flooding in the Solana/ Shorewood area.
Ms. Evelyn Tannebaum, of Solana Lakes, stated
that the area residents took note of the rising water at Solana Lakes during
the storm event with minimal communication on what to do. She expressed that, although she was unaware
of how the damage would be remedied, she hoped that the improvements would
alleviate any future occurrences of flooding.
In conclusion, Ms. Tannebaum stated that she
desired to see more Fire or Law Enforcement presence during a crisis to
reassure that emergency services were available.
Mr. Boucher emphasized that the DEP Permit was temporary and related to
Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna only. Mr.
Bruce Patton, of 359 Harbor Drive, informed that the storm sewer near his home
backs up during heavy rain storms and asked if something could be done to
alleviate this situation. Mr. Ratliff
explained that increasing the size of the pipes was considered as well as
pumping the water into the ocean.
Mr. Ralph Winans conveyed how quickly that the
water rose up to his building and he stated how obtaining the Permit would
alleviate any further occurrence. Mr.
Ratliff restated that Tropical Storm Fay exceeded a 100-year storm event. Mayor Randels informed that a 100-year storm
event standard was 11-inches of rain.
Mr. Alan Galbreath, of Solana Shores, related
how a line was run from the Cape Caribe oceanfront
building over the dunes. Mr. Boucher
clarified that Cape Caribe was also pumping water
from the west side of that building which created a system of pumps.
Mayor Randels stated that one of the lines in the Canaveral Port
Authority area collapsed. He related
that he met with Mr. Stanley Paine, Canaveral Port Authority Executive
Director, who responded that the City would be allowed to pump water until dusk
on Friday evening. However, pumping
would need to cease after that time since the pumps were in an area that would
interfere with the Port’s Labor Day weekend activities.
Mr. Nicholas arrived at 7:56
P.M.
Ms. Roberts expressed that one of the challenges during the storm event
was real-time communication. She
requested that City staff establish critical points of contact in order to
develop better communication between staff and the community. Ms. Roberts spoke about the lack of
directional signage and how the Solana/ Shorewood communities were stranded and
isolated from any Law Enforcement and Fire/ Emergency Service guidance. Ms. Roberts emphasized that 1) improved
communication, 2) directional signage, and
3) a more noticeable presence from Law Enforcement, Fire-Rescue Services, and
the Public Works Department would help the community during emergency events.
Ms. Roberts mentioned how the new City web site will allow residents to
register and receive E-mail alerts. In
conclusion, Ms. Roberts thanked the Villages of Seaport for opening their gate
to assist the Solana/ Shorewood communities.
Mr. Petsos commended the Cape Canaveral Precinct, the Cape Canaveral
Volunteer Fire Department, and the Public Works Staff for their response to
this emergency situation. He agreed that
improvements to the pipes would help. At
this time, Mr. Boucher informed that there was a link from the City’s existing
web site to the Brevard County web site to register and receive emergency
alerts. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog commended
Staff for their tireless work. He also
commended the cooperative efforts between Solana/ Shorewood area and the
Villages of Seaport. Mr. Nicholas
expressed that he had not seen standing water in Harbor Heights in his 45 years
as a resident.
Ms. Roberts brought out the need for mosquito control and she also
inquired about submitting for Federal Emergency Management Agency
assistance. Mr. Boucher clarified that
individual homeowners were eligible to submit claims and said that the online
claim submittal service was expeditious.
Mr. Boucher informed that the Agricultural Center, at 3675 Lake Drive,
in Cocoa was also available for grant assistance and this site also offered
other recovery services such as the Red Cross.
Mr. Boucher emphasized that the FEMA assistance would not address
Homeowners’ Association issues. Ms.
Roberts asked if there would be a focal point for donation of non-perishable
goods. The City Manager took note.
In conclusion, Mayor Randels stated that there were no electrical power
outages or sewer back-ups. Mr. Boucher
announced that filled sand bags were available for residents at the Public
Works facility, 601 Thurm Blvd., in anticipation of
the upcoming storm. Mr. Boucher also
announced that Waste Management was unable to collect any remaining debris
prior to the next anticipated storm.
However, the County activated its Interlocal
Agreement with participating cities and another waste company would begin
debris removal activities. Residents
could contact the City Manager’s office at: 321-868-1230 to coordinate a
pick-up.
The Chair called for a
two-minute recess.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 8:17 P.M.
BOARD INTERVIEW:
Ralph S. Lotspeich, Jr.; Prospective Applicant, Code Enforcement
Board.
Mayor Randels called on Mr. Ralph Lotspeich for
an interview. Mr. Lotspeich
affirmed to the City Attorney that the information on his application was true
and correct to the best of his knowledge.
Mr. Lotspeich stated that he had worked with
Ms. Duree Alexander, Code Enforcement Officer, on previous occasions and was
encouraged to serve on the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Lotspeich
affirmed that he had no problem serving on a Board which may cite his neighbors
for Code violations. Mr. Lotspeich affirmed that he had no Conflict of Interest
related to his real estate association. He explained that he was a full-time
Engineer with the Department of Defense and owned fifteen properties in Brevard
County. His real estate association was not to sell properties, but a contractual
discount agreement with his Broker.
Ms. Roberts asked what positive purpose Mr. Lotspeich
hoped to accomplish by serving on the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Lotspeich
replied that he would like to see the City continue to move in a positive
direction and he desired to volunteer his time.
Mr. Lotspeich disclosed that he spoke with Ms.
Alexander regarding the Board requirements.
Attorney Garganese informed Mr. Lotspeich that
he was required to complete a State generated Financial Disclosure Form annually
and he could obtain a copy from the City Clerk’s Office for his review before a
final decision was made. In conclusion, Mayor Randels stated that a Resolution
to appoint Mr. Lotspeich to the Code Enforcement
Board would be placed on the next City Council Meeting Agenda of September 16th.
John Bond,
Prospective Applicant, Board of Adjustment.
Mayor Randels called on Mr. John Bond for an interview. Mr. Bond affirmed to the City Attorney that
the information on his application was true and correct to the best of his
knowledge. Mr. Bond stated that he is a
Real Estate Development Manager which required him to work with those factions
related to City development. Mr. Bond
stated that he had not prosecuted any land development applications with Cape
Canaveral, but had done so through another governmental agency. Mr. Bond stated that the company for which he
works did not do business in Cape Canaveral.
Mr. Bond responded to Ms. Roberts that the Board did not meet frequently
which was well suited to his schedule.
He also stated that he desired to participate in the public meeting
process and not merely complain about issues.
He expressed the understanding that he would be unable to vote on all
issues due to potential Conflict of Interest and he would abstain from voting
on those matters. Mr. Nicholas clarified
that the Board of Adjustment only renders decisions on the City’s zoning
code. Mr. Bond affirmed that he was
aware of that fact. Mr. Petsos expressed
his appreciation that Mr. Bond planned to make fair and informed decisions and
commended Mr. Bond’s desire to participate in the process. Mr. Bond expressed his pride on living in the
Cape Canaveral community. In conclusion,
Mayor Randels stated that a Resolution to appoint Mr. Bond to the Board of Adjustment
would be placed on the next City Council Meeting Agenda of September 16th.
REPORTS:
City Manager
·
Mr. Boucher announced the First
Budget Hearing on Wednesday, September 3rd at 5:30 P.M.
·
Mr. Boucher announced that the
City Attorney and the Planning and Development Director completed a working draft
of the Sign Code Ordinance. A
Workshop Meeting was forthcoming.
·
Mr. Boucher reported that City
staff was preparing for Tropical Storm Hanna the next anticipated
storm. Mr. Boucher informed that a block
of hotel rooms would be made available at the Holiday Inn Express at the
Airport to those employees who live on Barrier Islands and may be subject to
mandatory evacuation. This would assist
in keeping employees together and accessible for recovery efforts.
·
Mr. Boucher commended the
Public Works staff for their efforts of preventing City sewage
back-ups. Ms. Dianne Marcum acknowledged
the City employees who live in other areas and were affected, but worked to
alleviate the City’s flooding issues.
STAFF
·
There
were no reports from Staff Departments or the City Attorney.
CITY
COUNCIL
Council
Members Roberts
·
Ms.
Roberts referred to City Council’s previous discussion on the use of the Library Meeting Room for a
Council Chambers. She pointed out
how the capacity attendance at this meeting was an example of the need for a
larger meeting facility. Mr. Boucher
responded that he would return to the matter of the Library Meeting Room use
subsequent to preparing the next storm event.
Council
Member Nicholas
·
Mr.
Nicholas inquired about expanding the Sidewalk
Master Plan. He expressed the
necessity of a plan to install sidewalks throughout the City.
The City Manager made note that Council could schedule a Workshop Meeting for further
discussion.
Council
Member Petsos
·
Mr.
Petsos commended Law Enforcement, the
Fire Department and Public Works Staff for their work during Tropical Storm
Fay.
·
Mr.
Petsos asked if the Recycling Program
had been eliminated in the Villages of Seaport. Mr. Jack Olive, President of the Villages of
Seaport Condominium Association, explained that there was an ongoing problem
due to lack of sorting. He suggested a
location for recycling at another location.
Mr. Petsos requested recycling education for this community since the
City was moving toward becoming a Green City.
Ms. Bowers suggested contacting Ms. Pam Shoemaker of Brevard County for
further education. In conclusion, Mr.
Olive informed that a non-profit group had expressed an interest to assist them
with sorting and recycling.
Mayor
Pro Tem Hoog
·
Mayor
Pro Tem Hoog requested a waiver on
banners for a Kiwanis Club Pancake and Meet the Candidates Breakfast at
Manatee Sanctuary Park on Saturday, October 4th. The banners would be placed on the north and
south sides of West Central Blvd.
·
Mayor
Pro Tem Hoog commended staff for the new
street lights on Thurm Blvd.
·
After
researching the issue, Attorney Garganese replied that the Kiwanis Club could obtain a waiver based on the City’s Sign Code,
Section 94-81 for temporary off-premise signs.
The City Manager could Administratively address the Kiwanis Club’s
request.
Mayor
Randels
·
Mayor
Randels noted a news article related to the Stormwater Products Conference held on May 21 on Merritt Island attended by
Jeff Ratliff, Assistant Public Works Director
·
Mayor
Randels thanked the Canaveral Port
Commission for the proposed installation of a sidewalk along State Road A1A
for pedestrians headed to the Port. He
also thanked the Port for their cooperation during the pumping that occurred
during Tropical Storm Fay.
·
Mayor
Randels distributed the Canaveral Port
Authority Business Plan brochures.
·
Mayor
Randels reported that National Night Out
was officially moved to October in 2009.
·
Mayor
Randels reported on the recent TRIAD initiatives being put into progress. Mayor updated the Council on the status of
the City’s Lifesaver Bracelets purchase and their availability to Cape
Canaveral residents.
·
Mayor
Randels reported on his letter of support to Senator Nelson for Senate Bill 844 related to the Beach
Protection Act of 2008.
·
Mayor
Randels reported on his effort to bring the State of Florida Communities for a Lifetime Conference back to the
Radisson.
·
Mayor
Randels offered an invitation for
the following upcoming meetings to any interested Council Members: 1) the Florida Public Relations Association
planned to meet at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cocoa on September 12th,
Cost is $50 for Members and $60 for guests; 2) the 2008 Air Force Ball at the
Radisson also on September 12th; Cost is $40; 3) Brevard Workforce
Development Board Inc. Graduation on September 5th; the Small
Business Development Corporation Veterans Conference on September 23rd
at 8 A.M. Mayor Randels emphasized that
any related costs must be incurred by the attendee.
AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD:
·
Mr.
John Johanson, of 310 Adams Avenue, thanked the City
for the lighting on Thurm Blvd. and requested street light blinders on the
residential side to prevent spillover lighting.
The City Manager took note.
· Mr. Johanson reported on sewer plant overflow into a retention pond at the adjacent Discovery Bay area and he requested a landscape separation to avoid any future spillage. Mr. Bandish informed that the sludge was removed and the problem remediated.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1.
City
Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2008.
2.
Resolution No. 2008-18; Reappointing
Regular Members to the Planning and Zoning Board. (D. Dunn and H. Pearson)
Mayor Randels asked
if any Council Member, Staff member, or interested party desired to remove an
item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Ms. Roberts
referred to her previous recommendation for a process change related to the
City Board reappointments. Her request
was to have Board Members return to the Council to discuss what they have
accomplished and to state what they planned to accomplish as a reappointed
Board Member. Mr. Nicholas asked if the
Boards were polled concerning coming back before the Council. The
City Manager took note to pose this question to the various Boards.
A motion was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by both
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog and Ms. Roberts to Approve Consent Agenda Item No. 1 with
the amendments and Item No. 2. The
vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For;
Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
CONSIDERATIONS:
3.
Motion to
Approve: Emergency Stormwater Pumping Services, in
the Amount of $49,500.
Mr. Bandish affirmed
for Mayor Pro Tem Hoog that the emergency cost would include the time up to
5:00 P.M. as of today when the pumping ceased.
Mr. Tom Garboski, of 303 Surf Drive, asked if
there were any anticipated reimbursements from the Port as this would set a precedent
for the City to assist others with their failing infrastructure. Mr. Boucher explained how
Mr. David Shirtzinger, of Surf Drive, stated that he would like to
see all residents pay a more equal stormwater fee in
that he was paying $3 for Stormwater service and the
Solana/ Shorewood community pay .45 cents.
Mayor Randels emphasized that the Solana/ Stormwater
community does not drain into the City’s stormwater
line but into its lakes creating a self-contained stormwater
system. Attorney Garganese started that
the City had the authority to pump Stormwater from
private property in an emergency situation.
Mr. Nicholas concluded that any further discussion on this issue was
better served under the Discussion Item: Lessons Learned as a Result of
Tropical Storm Fay.
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms.
Roberts to Approve the Emergency Stormwater Pumping
Services, in the Amount of $49,500. The
vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For;
Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
4.
Motion to
Approve: Waiver of Building Permit Fees until 03/02/09 Related to Tropical
Storm Fay Damage.
Todd Morley, Building Official,
explained how air compressor repairs and roof and siding repairs, were the
types of repairs anticipated which did not require a Permit. The two
requirements were: writing on the Permit Application that the damage was storm
damage and that the Applicant be on the Damage Assessment rolls. Mr. Morley clarified that inspections were
required. Mr. Petsos asked how the City
would determine if a leaking roof was on the damage assessment roll. Mr. Morley replied that Applications were
determined on the Assessment as having a leaking roof; however, other leaking
roof Applications would be added to the list when evidence was found that the
damage was storm related.
A
motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Petsos to Approve a Waiver of
Building Permit Fees until 03/02/09 Related to Tropical Storm Fay Damage. The vote on the motion carried 5-0
with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos,
For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
5.
Motion to
Approve: Proposal for the Design of the Southern Section of the Central Blvd.
Jeff Ratliff, Assistant Public
Works Director, reminded that a grant was available for $115,000 from the St.
Johns River Water Management District with matching funds from the City. He stated that the project was limited in
scope due to the presence of manatees.
Mr. Ratliff reminded that the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection 319 Grant was eliminated for this section as this project was
considered a maintenance project.
A
motion was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Mr. Petsos to Approve the
Proposal for the Design of the Southern Section of the
6.
Motion to
Approve: Proposal for Construction Support of the Stormwater
Baffle Box Installation at
Mayor Randels
clarified that this project was eligible for a Florida Department of
Environmental Project 319 Grant. Mr.
John Peker, City Engineer, stated a 90-day timeframe
for completion. Mr. Ratliff noted that
this project would require three baffle boxes and he replied to Mayor Randels
that baffle boxes did not reduce the flow of water in a storm drain. Mr. Pekar replied
that the 90-days followed the initial 60-day review period. Mr. Ratliff clarified that ordering the boxes
would follow the shop drawing reviews.
Mr. Peker explained how the Army Corps of
Engineers was involved in tributary water projects as a part of the Nationwide
Waters Permitting. Mr. Pekar stated that this type of project related to water
quality. He related on the pollutants
present in stormwater and how the Baffle Boxes were a
preventative water quality measure. Mr. Pekar stated the difficulty of obtaining a FDEP Permit to
pump water over the dunes to the ocean and commended City Staff for their
exemplary efforts to obtain one.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog and seconded by
Ms. Roberts to Approve the Proposal for Construction Support of the Stormwater Baffle Box Installation at Central Blvd in the
Amount of $13,200 to Stottler, Stagg and Associates,
Inc. The vote on the motion
carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For;
Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
7.
Motion to
Approve: School Resource Officer Agreement with the City of Cocoa Beach.
Mayor Randels informed
that this year’s Contract covered 292 students, or 20 percent of the Cocoa Beach
Jr. / Sr. High School students who live in Cape Canaveral. The Brevard County School Board pays 50
percent of this cost.
A
motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to Approve a School Resource
Officer Agreement with the City of Cocoa Beach in the Amount of $5,730. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with
voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For;
Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
8.
Motion to Approve:
Quarterly Treasurer’s Report and Budget Transfers for the Quarter Ending June
30, 2008.
Andrea Bowers, City Treasurer,
brought the County’s report related to their Fund B State Board Administration
[SBA] Investments to the municipalities as payment for recently collected taxes
to Council’s attention. A transfer of
approximately $50,000, which was owed from Internet Sales Taxes, a portion was
provided to the municipality in cash; however, the remaining $49,000 was
transferred to an SBA Fund Account. Ms.
Bowers stated that this was a countywide issue.
Mr. Petsos stated that this could be addressed at the upcoming Space
Coast League of Cities meeting.
Ms. Bowers reported a minimal
increase in Fire Inspection Fees and in Brevard County Emergency Medical
Service. Parking ticket funds were now
tracked separately for future decision making.
Funds were returned from the Police and Fire contracts. Ms. Bowers noted reduced Revenues offset by
Cash Forward to pay for some Capital used.
Ms. Bowers clarified that there was no longer a second position for an
Administrative Assistant for the City Manager’s office. Ms. Bowers stated that the Long Point Road
project was not funded in the current 2007/ 2008 Budget. Ms. Bowers informed that the final Budget Transfer
would come to the Council in the form of an Ordinance.
A
motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Petsos to Approve the
Quarterly Treasurer’s Report and Budget Transfers for the Quarter Ending June
30, 2008. The
vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For;
Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
9.
Motion to
Approve: Interlocal Agreement for Public School
Facility Planning.
Mr. Matt Boerger,
of Miller Legg and Associates, informed how due to the submittals of other
municipalities, the Council needed to address an amended plan based on the
State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs concerns. The changes included: 1) using the Department
of Education’s Capital Outlay Full-Time Equipment projections and, 2)
the City would implement the Concurrency Management System in the Land
Development Regulations as soon as the School Element was adopted. Mayor Randels noted the inclusion of using
the Florida Inventory of School Houses. Ms. Roberts noted, for the record, a
depiction of a process flow chart on Page 46 of the document.
Mr. Boerger
replied to Mayor Randels that if the City did not adopt the Public School
Facility Plan, then the State would find the City noncompliant and would place
a moratorium on any further Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Ms. Roberts referred
to the language on Page 9, under Section 5.3, which stated that the School
Board would provide the local government of jurisdiction an opportunity to agree. Ms. Roberts asked if this were an
add-on. Mr. Boerger
affirmed that it was an add-on and stated that this language was standard to
all the municipalities. He added that
the City of Cape Canaveral was given specific language to include the
residential short-term population who were not included in the student
population.
Mr. Garboski
questioned the student population relative to approving this Agreement. Mr. Boerger replied
that his question would be answered in the next item.
A motion was made by Mr.
Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to Approve the Interlocal
Agreement for Public School Facility Planning.
The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem
Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms.
Roberts, For.
ORDINANCE: First Public Hearing:
10.
Motion to
Approve: Ordinance No. 09-2008; Adopting a Public School Facilities Element.
Attorney
Garganese read Ordinance No. 09-2008 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVRAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A LARGE SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
MANEDMENT ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT AND AMENDING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AN DFUTURE LAND USE
LEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY,
INCORPORATIONINTO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AN EFFECTIVE DTAE AND LEGAL STATUS OF
THE PLAN AMENDMENTS.
Mayor Randels
explained how adopting this plan would allow for a level of service and
adopting the Public School Facilities Element would even out the student
population by changing the boundary lines.
Mr. Boerger stated that this Public School
Facilities Element affects other elements in the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Randels mentioned how Schools of Choice
do not have boundaries; however, changing the boundary lines would allow for
100 percent capacity and forego the need to build additional schools. Mr. Boerger
concluded that it was the school’s obligation to meet the concurrency
requirement and build more schools. As a result, the City would also need to
adopt the school’s 5-year financial feasibility plan. Mr. Petsos informed that another school would
establish an International Baccalaureate Program which at this time is open to
many out-of-area students.
There was no
public comment.
A
motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to Approve
Ordinance No. 09-2008 at First
A
motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to Extend
the Meeting to 10:15 P.M. The vote on
the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr.
Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
DISCUSSION:
11.
Ms. Roberts
stated her intent of this discussion was to obtain goals in a summary format of
the City Staff’s planned improvements in the aftermath of Tropical Storm
Fay. Mr. Boucher encouraged Ms. Roberts
to review his Storm Report for complete staff coverage. He explained how on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday there was nothing to report due to the prevailing easterly
winds. However, the City’s flooding
problems began when the wind changed to a westerly direction on Thursday. Ms. Roberts related on how the Solana/
Shorewood community expressed their feeling of isolation due to the lack of
information in television news coverage about the Cape Canaveral area. Mr. Boucher stated that he conveyed community
alert messages through the Brevard County Emergency Operations Center and they
in turn published news announcements as needed.
Ms. Roberts suggested that Council Members provide the City Manager with
their individual input in the storm’s aftermath. Ms. Roberts also brought out the need for
clarity on the roles and responsibilities of City staff in conjunction with Law
Enforcement and Fire Rescue Services.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at
10:15 P.M.
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Rocky Randels, MAYOR
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Susan Stills, CMC, CITY CLERK