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Home My WebLink About01051994 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET n SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETiNG WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1994 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAiN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON ITEMS BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY HALL, 1225 MAiN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA. Individuals shall address the City Council with respect to agenda items immediately prior to deliberation of the item by the City Council if they have signed the sign-up sheet provided prior to the meeting - limit often minutes per speaker (R-93-19) Introduction of New Business from the Public shall not be allowed at City Council Workshops (R-93-19). 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon unanimous consent of the Council members present (Resolution No. R-93-19). 5. PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 94.001 Presentation of Plaques to Employees of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Quarter of 1993 and Employee of the Year 1993 94.002 PAGES 1-2 Letter of Commendation to Chief Earle Petty 93.186 PAGES 3-20 94.003 PAGES 21-50 94.004 PAGES S1-58 94.005 PAGES 59-66 94.006 PAGES 67-76 93.312 PAGES 77-86 6. CONSENT AGENDA Ail items on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member of city Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS CITY MANAGER MATTERS WORKSHOP ITEMS ae Review Revised O-93-16 Code Enforcement Board (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 12/7/93, O-93-16, Torpy Letter dated 11/23/93) 1993 Occupational License Tax Amendments - Establish Equity Study Commission (City Clerk/Acting City Manager Transmittal dated 12/13/94, Understanding and Implementing the 1993 Occupational License Tax Reform Bill) Riverview Park - Bank Stabilization (city Engineer Transmittal dated 12/9/93, 2 Proposals) Direct Staff to Draft Resolution Adopting Interlocal Agreement Among Indian River County, Its Municipalities and School Board to Form "Council of Public Local officials" (City Clerk Transmittal dated 12/17/93, Commissioner Bird Letter dated 12/8/93, Interlocal Agreement, County Resolution No. 93-213, FS 163.02) Set Public Hearing for John T. Gideon - Special Use Permit - Pet Cremation Business in C-512 Zoning (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 12/13/93, Application) Construction Board Recommendation - Reappoint John Laman to Construction Board to Additional Three Year Term to Expire September 1996 (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 12/15/93, Two Applications) 94.007 PAGES 87-102 94.008 PAGES 103-116 FDOT Highway Beautification Grant and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement - U.S. Median Irrigation and Plant Material - Direct Attorney to Draft Resolution (City Engineer Transmittal dated 12/10/93, Memo dated 12/22/93 from Frese, Nash & Torpy, Highway Beautification Grant & Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement, Resolution No. R-91-23) City Council Agenda Item Pending List (city Clerk Transmittal dated 12/21/94, List) 10. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Vice-Mayor Frank oberbeck B. Mrs. Carolyn Corum C. Mrs. Norma Damp D. Mr. Robert Freeland E. Mayor Lonnie R. Powell 11. ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.) IN COMPLIANCE WiTH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 FAX 407-589-5570 MINUTES SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1994 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON ITEMS BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA. 1. Mayor Powell called the workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Lonnie Powell Mrs. Carolyn Corum Mrs. Norma Damp Mr. Robert Freeland Absent: Vice Mayor Frank Oberbeck (excused) Also Present: City Clerk/Acting City Manager, Kathryn M. O'Halloran Assistant city Attorney, Richard Torpy Director of Community Development, Bruce Cooper city Engineer/PW Director, Dan Eckis Utilities Director, Richard Votapka Personnel Director, Wendy Widmann Golf Course Pro/Manager, Joseph O'Rourke Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio City Council Workshop January 5, 1994 Page Two 94.001 94.002 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon unanimous consent of the Council members present (Resolution No. R-93-19). None. 5. PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Presentation of Plaques t__qo Employees of the 1st, 2nd. 3rd and 4th Quarter of 1993 and Employee of the Year 1993 Mayor Powell presented plaques to Employees of the Quarter Leland Bacon, Desmond Chambers, Suzanne Holmes, Nancy Veidt; and Employee of the Year 1993 Desmond Chambers. B. Letter of Commendation to Chief Earle Petty Mayor Powell read a letter of commendation for Chief of Police, Earle Petty, relative to his participation in the apprehension of an escaped convicted murderer. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Ail items on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member of City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. None. 7. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS None. CITY MANAGER MATTERS The city Clerk/Acting City Manager announced that North County Recreation and Little League will take registrations for winter programs at Barber Street Sports Complex on January 8, 1994; stated that the Pelican Island Garden Club would like to donate a tree to plant on a city property on January 21, to which the City Engineer responded that an oak tree has been located and will be planted on the City Hall Complex property; said Indian River County has made City Council Workshop January 5, 1994 Page Three arrangements with Harris Sanitation for curbside Christmas tree pickup on January 8, 1994; and read a letter from Attorney Torpy relative to the Julian property. Attorney Torpy further discussed means to obtain the property. 9. WORKSHOP ITEMS 93.186 Review Revised O-93-16 Code Enforcement Board (Director o__f Community Development Transmittal dated 12/7/93, O-93-16, Torpy Letter dated 11~23/93) Herbert Sturm, 549 Saunders Street, sebastian, expressed certain objections to the proposed ordinance. Attorney Torpy responded. Discussion took place on the election of officers by the membership, appointment of and term for legal counsel, use of the word "alleged" prior to "violator", addition of cross-references regarding service of notice; and merits of the citation system. TAPE I - SIDE II (7:47 p.m.) Discussion of the citation procedures continued. Freeland requested a cost analysis for the board system. Mr. MOTION by Corum/Damp I make a motion to set first reading for Ordinance No. O-93-16 for January 12, 1994. ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck - absent) City Council Workshop January 5, 1994 Page Four 94.003 B. 94.004 1993 Occupational License Tax Amendments ~ Establish Equity Stu~ Commission (City Clerk/Acting city Manaqer Transmittal dated 12/13/93~ Understanding and Implementing the 1993 Occupational License Tax Reform Bill) The City Clerk/Acting City Manager recommended the formation of a five member Equity Study Commission, that there be no change in the occupational license fees, however, that the $250 penalty for operating without a license be adopted. MOTION by Freeland/Corum I'd like to make a motion that we direct the staff to go ahead and draft the resolution establishing the committee. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck - absent) Ce Riverview Park - Bank Stabilization (City Engineer Transmittal dated 12/9/93. ~ Proposals) The city Engineer gave a brief report and proposed engaging an engineering firm to organize a joint meeting with state agencies to determine the best method to stabilize the erosion along the shoreline of Riverview Park. Mrs. Corum said there are SWIM grant funds available. The city Engineer said he would pass along the information to the consultant. MOTION by Freeland/Corum i move that we approve the agreement for Coastal Technology, Corp. in the amount of $1,950 for Riverview Park. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mrs. Corum - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck - absent) 4 city Council Workshop January 5, 1994 Page Five Mayor Powell called recess at 8:20 and reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. All members were present. 94.005 Direct Staff to Draft Resolution Adopting Interlocal Agreement Amonq Indian River County, It__~s Municipalities and School Board to Form "Council of Public officials" /City Clerk Transmittal dated 12/17/93x Commissioner Bird Letter dated 12/8/93, Interlocal Agreement~ County Resolution No. 93-213~ F__S 163.02) MOTION by Freeland/Damp I would move that we direct staff to draft a resolution for adoption at the January 12, 1994 meeting for the proposed interlocal agreement. ROLL CALL: Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck - absent) 94.006 Set Public Hearing for John T. Gideon_- Special Us~ Permit - Pet Cremation Business i_Rn C-512 Zoninq (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 12/13/93~ Applicationl It was the consensus of the City Council to set the special use hearing for January 27, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. 93.312 Construction Board Recommendation ~ Reappoint John Laman t_9o Construction Board to Additional Three Year Term to Expire September 1996 /Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 12/15/93, Tw_~o Applications) MOTION by Freeland/Corum I'll make a motion that we appoint Wayne Tozzolo, general contractor, for a three year term to expire September 1996. ROLL CALL: Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - nay Mr. Freeland - aye MOTION CARRIED 3-1 (Damp - nay, Oberbeck - absent) City Council Workshop January 5, 1994 Page Six 94.007 G. FDOT Highway Beautification Grant and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement - U.S. Median Irrigation and Plant Material - Direct Attorney to Draft Resolution (City Engineer Transmittal dated 12f10/93, Memo dated 12~22/93 from Frese, Nash & Torpy, Highway Beautification Grant ! Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement~ Resolution No. R-91-23) The City Engineer gave a brief explanation and the City Attorney advised city Council on its obligations relative to the maintenance agreement. Mrs. Corum suggested xeriscape. TAPE II - SIDE I (8:48 p.m.) Discussion continued on the type of plants and irrigation. The City Clerk/Acting City Manager stated that staff could draft the resolution and the Assistant City Attorney said that since he had already drafted a resolution he would donate its preparation. MOTION by Damp/Corum I move that we approve the Highway Beautification Grant and Maintenance Memorandum agreement and accept the City Attorney's resolution. ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck - absent) 94.008 City council Agenda Item Pending List (City Clerk Transmittal dated 12/21/94, List) Keith Miller, 961 Riviera Avenue, Sebastian, commended City Council, said Council has completed many issues and wondered whether certain procedures need to be reviewed further. It was the consensus of City Council to address each item for which there are concerns. 6 City Council Workshop January 5, 1994 Page Seven Each item was addressed and all files will remain open at this time except 93.312. It was the consensus of City Council to direct the Assistant City Attorney to draft the cable ordinance for adoption prior to February 15, 1994. Mrs. Corum inquired whether the Finance Director had established a committee regarding cable and the city Clerk/Acting city Manager said she would look into it tomorrow. Discussion took place on the possibility of the use of the old library for the Utilities Department. It was the consensus of city Council that staff should meet with property owners regarding Riverfront zoning. 10. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MATTERS 11. A. Vice-Mayor Frank Oberbeck Absent. B. Mrs. Carolyn Corum Mrs. Corum suggested two part time Code Enforcement officers to cover weekends; and inquired about the Sembler development. C. Mrs. Norma Damp None. D. Mr. Robert Freeland None. E. Mayor Lonnie R__. Powell None. Being no further business, Mayor Powell adjourned the workshop at 9:35 p.m. 7 city Council Workshop January 5, 1994 Page Eight O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk /~-~ , 1994, City Council Meeting..~,~ ! ~?nnie R. P~we~, Mayor '