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Home My WebLink About04051995 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [3 FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1995 - 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-93J9) Introduction of New Business from the Public shall not be allowed at City Council 146rkshops (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. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. WORKSHOP ITEMS 95.068 95.028 Stormwater Drainage Pipe Policy (city Manager Transmittal dated 3/14/95) Tree Advisory Board (City Manager Transmittal dated 3/21/95) PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS SIGNUP SHEET APRIL 5, 1995 WORKSHOP Use this form ONLY for input on items on the prepared agenda. There is no introduction of new business from the public at workshops Speakers will address City Council immediately prior to discussion of the item by the City Council / ~ i.:.:? ,, ...:~..:..~ ADDRESS : ,~./ , , _ NAME ADDRESS : ITEM NO : SUBJECT : NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO : SUBJECT : NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO : SUBJECT : City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET g SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 MINUTES SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1995 - 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 o f 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 gOrkshops (R-93-19). Mayor Firtion called the workshop to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Arthur L. Firtion Vice Mayor Carolyn Corum Mrs. Louise Cartwright Mrs. Norma Damp Mr. Raymond Halloran Staff Present: city Manager, Joel L. Koford City Clerk, Kathryn M. O'Halloran City Attorney, Tim Williams Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio City Council Workshop April 5, 1995 Page Two 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 6. WORKSHOP ITEMS 95.068 Stormwater Drainage Pipe Policy (City Manager Transmittal dated 3/14/95, R-93-35 w/Attachments) Herbert Sturm, 549 Saunders Street, Sebastian, read LDC Section 20A-5.17(c) relative to property owners being responsible for maintaining swales and inquired why the ordinance is not being enforced. Dave Costa, 499 Concha Drive, Sebastian, requested that Council direct staff to install perforated pipe in his front swale to relieve his problem. A1 Goelz, 1618 Seahouse Street, Sebastian, said the homeowner should be responsible for alleviating the problem. The city Manager said City Council has no policy on front yard swales, explained that front yard swales serve to percolate water, that this type of installation has not been done anywhere else in the city, and suggested that perhaps the issue could be addressed when stormwater consultants are retained. city Council discussion followed. Vice Mayor Corum said Council had directed staff to find out the city's cost for installation of culvert pipe, inquired whether the city might be responsible for allowing lots to be too high, and stated she did not believe Mr. Costa's issue was the responsibility of the city. Mrs. Cartwright requested that Mr. Costa's issue be brought back to a regular meeting to be addressed. The Director of Community Development, in response to Mrs. Damp, stated that the LDC defines a front yard as that abutting a street right-of-way. City Council Workshop April 5, 1995 Page Three He went on to explain that height of house construction for septic tanks is determined by HRS. TAPE I - SIDE II (7:35 p.m.) Mrs. Damp inquired whether a retaining wall could be installed and the Director of Community Development said it could. in response to Mr. Halloran, the Director of Community Development reiterated code requirements for "front" yards, and said a final had been received from HRS on this house which indicated it met HRS requirements. Mayor Firtion suggested tabling the matter until drainage engineers are retained. Dave Costa again addressed city Council. The City Manager inquired whether city Council wished to change the policy outlined in the current resolution, wait for drainage consultants to make a recommendation or look at each issue on a case by case basis. Mrs. Damp suggested letting the resolution stand, looking at these matters on a case by case basis, and that the city should not wait for consultants on this matter. Vice Mayor Corum suggested directing staff to obtain the actual cost of culvert pipe installation and to amend the current resolution accordingly. Mrs. Cartwright suggested reviewing these matters on a case by case basis and bringing the Costa case back. Mr. Halloran suggested letting the resolution stand with a clarification of "front" yard. 95.028 Tree Advisory Board (city Manager Transmittal dated 3/21/95) The city Manager requested, in accordance with Ordinance No. O-95-01, five names for the Tree Advisory Board, to be brought back in the form of a resolution for Council approval. City Council Workshop April 5, 1995 Page Four Vice Mayor Corum suggested a non-voting technical member. The City Manager recommended local forestry representative, Tim Elder. Mayor Firtion recommended that the senior members of Council choose the three two year committee members and the newest members of Council select the two one year committee members. Council concurred. 95.069 Review Resolution No. R-95-22 Re: Administrative Procedures for Consultant Selection (City Manager Transmittal dated 3/27/95. Proposed R-95-22) Mayor Firtion had previously distributed a recommended rating sheet, said the County was willing to let the city utilize a County staff member, and requested that Council nominate at least five members for the advisory board. TAPE II - SIDE I (8:07 p.m.) Mayor Firtion suggested that the committee shortlist consultants and recommend to City Council two separate sets of at least three consultants, one for stormwater and one for other smaller services. The City Manager and city Attorney advised that the manner in which the RFP was written would allow for splitting the award among two consulting firms. Council concurred. Discussion took place on replacing the ratings sheet on page 24 of the agenda packet and replace it with that proposed by Mayor Firtion. The city Attorney said he would review it as to legal sufficiency. It was the consensus of City Council that it would provide names for the committee to the City Manager by Friday. 95.044 4th of July Committee (Citl Manager Transmittal dated 3/27/95) The City Manager said John Malek has agreed to chair the 4th of July Committee this year, however, would like an assistant who could take over next year. He suggested the Police Chief, Director of Public Works, Finance Director and two citizens be appointed. Mayor Firtion said there was no funding from Indian River County for the event this year. City Council Workshop April 5, 1995 Page Five Vice Mayor Corum nominated that Wayne Kroegel be appointed to the committee. Mrs. Damp volunteered to be on the committee. Virginia King, Chamber of Commerce volunteered to be on the committee. 95.070 Review Proposed Resolution No. R-95-23 Re: City council Meetings an~ Workshops - Schedule an__~d Action Taken (City Manager Transmittal dated ~ R-95-23~ The City Manager reiterated his recommendation to amend the City Council meeting schedule as proposed in the resolution. TAPE II - SIDE I (8:40 p.m.) Following some discussion, City Council concurred to reestablish the Board of Adjustment. It was the consensus of City Council to conduct workshops, when needed, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and regular meetings from 7:30 on, on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. City Council also concurred to have the City Attorney combine several resolutions relative to Council meeting procedures. 7. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mayor Arthur Firtion Mayor Firtion requested City Council concurrence for him to meet with Indian River County and Park Place to try to solve the surcharge matter. City Council concurred as long as there was no cost to the city. Mayor Firtion requested the City Manager to produce a white paper regarding the proposed sale of the utility operations, profit and loss statements, and the reasons why the transfer is beneficial to the city. 5 City Council Workshop April 5, 1995 Page Six Mayor Firtion suggested the city's noise ordinance (LDC 20A-7.4) needs amendment and requested the city Manager to direct the Director of Community Development to research it. B. Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum Vice Mayor Corum inquired whether nuisance overrides decibel levels; stated the PA system at the Community Center is not working correctly and said it had been previously suggested that two speakers be added; said the state urban forestry program has not been funded as yet, and requested concurrence for staff to send a letter to urge state funding; suggested criteria be established for specimen tree removal requests; corrected a letter she had written to the editor. C. Mrs. Louise Cartwright Mrs. Cartwright suggested that the city's traffic circulation plan be brought back for review at a future workshop. D. Mrs. Norma Damp Mrs. Damp inquired whether there is any money available to repair the airport and obtain lights; to which the city Manager responded state funding has been approved. E. Mr. Raymond Halloran Mr. Halloran inquired whether anyone had any thoughts on formation of a blue ribbon committee to review the Code Enforcement Board relative to the Sturm matter. Mrs. Damp said Mr. Sturm has reported that he will not drop the matter regardless of anything the city chooses to do. Mr. Halloran proposed dropping any further consideration and City Council concurred. 8. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS None. 6 city Council Workshop April 5, 1995 Page Seven 9. CiTY MANAGER MATTERS In accordance with a request by the City Manager, it was the consensus of city Council to schedule meetings on April 18 and 19 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Community Action Plan. (These dates were changed subsequent to the meeting) 10. Being no further business, Mayor Firtion adjourned the wor~op at 9:15 p.m. / / A~?p~ed at the ~~ ~ , 1995, City Council Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk