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Home My WebLink About10021996 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 D FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA No public input is allowed at a Workshop, unless approved by a majority vote of City Council prior to the Workshop (in accordance with R-96-53) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. WORKSHOP ITEMS A. PROCEDURES 96.150 i. Review Proposed Quasi-Judicial Procedures Ordinance (City Attorney Memo 9/11/96, Proposed Ordinance) 96.129 ii. Review Proposed Meeting Procedures Ordinance (See Memo Above, Proposed Ordinance) B. PROPOSED CHARTEK REVISIONS 96.127 i. 96.137 ii. 96.137 iii. Airport Leases - Fifty Years (Proposed Ordinance) Mayoral Elections and/or (City Manager Memo 9/18/96, Referenda Options) Four Year Council Terms - Elections Every Other Year (See Above) City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570 MINUTES SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA No public input is allowed at a Workshop, unless approved by a majority vote of City Council prior to the Workvhop (in accordance with R-96-53) 1. Mayor Cartwright called the Workshop to order at 6:05 p.m, 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL City Council Pre,sent: Mayor Louise Cartwright Vice Mayor Walter Barnes Mrs. Norma Damp Mr. Raymond Halloran Mr. Richard Taracka Staff'Present: City Manager, Thomas Frame City Attorney, Valerie Settles City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran Director of Community Development Bob Massarelli Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio [City Council Workshop October 2, 1996 Page Two Mayor Cartwright requested that item A.ii. "Review Proposed Meeting Procedures Ordinance" be pulled. There were no objections. 4. WORKSHOP ITE. bl$ A. PROCEDURES 96.150 Review Proposed Quasi-Judicial Procedure~ Ordinance (City Attorney Meano 9/11/96, Propo~3ed Ordinance) The City Attorney gave a presentation and history of the establishment of quasi-judicial procedures. She read from new legislation which allows that ex-parte communication relative to land use matters need not be disclosed and there is no presumption of impropriety, and read from legislation regarding people offering informational testimony who are not parties or party intervenors. She stated that this language could be in the form of a resolution rather than an ordinance to allow flexibility. Following a brief discussion and input from Council members, the City Attorney said she will redraft with minor changes discussion in the form of a resolution and bring it back for another short workshop. 96.129 ii. Review Proposed Meeting Procedures Ordinance (See Me.~ Above, Proposed OrcJin0r~:e) The City Attorney said this item had been prepared under some misunderstanding of what procedures the Council had requested and a request from the City Planner to unify meeting procedure rules for other boards. She said she believed that what the Council wants is a unification of board appointment procedures and suggested a later workshop to review the different sections on boards in the Code of Ordinances and Resolution No. R- 94-51. City Council concurred. B. PROPOSI~D CHARTER REVISIONS 96.127 I. Airport Leases - Fil~ Years (Proposed Ordil:lance) Following some discussion on the need for a longer lease to stay competitive with area airports, and a request by Mr. Halloran to allow existing tenants to renegotiate if increased, a poll was taken. TAPE I - SIDE II (6:51 p.m.) Council Workshop October 2, 1996 Page Three ROLL CALL: Mr. Barnes Mrs. Damp Mr. Halloran Mr. Taracka Mrs. Cartwright - 40 years - 40 years - 50 years - 40 years(wants to hear from tenants) - 40 years The City Manager said he would meet with airport tenants for their written input. 96.137 96.137 ii. 111. Mayoral Elections and/or (City Manager Memo 9/18/96, Referenda Options) Four Year Council Terms - Elections E'~iy Other Year (See Above) The City Manager displayed prepared charts indicating alternative results of the two charter revisions. Following a brief discussion City Council members opted for only question number 1 relative to mayoral election. It was noted that since the other question was not being considered, the two year mayoral election could begin in 1999. D. PENDING LIST PsE¥IEW (List 9/26/96) The City Manager reported on the following items: 96.009 Open number for Riverfront matters 96.021 RESOLUTION NO. R-96-12 and R-96-13- Amending Airport Field Rules - notices still need to go out 96.026 Sebastian Lakes (Lennar/PTC) Matters -final amended agreement will be presented October 9, 1996 96.032 Airport Runway 4-22 - City Manager meeting with representatives of FDOT, Greiner and Blackhawk on October 8, and that Eric Nielsen will be at the October 9, 1996 meeting 96.033 Ordinance No. 0-96-07 - Employee Career Service System - item is on hoM until a Human Resources Director is hired 96.035 Indian River County Recreation Department Agreement - this item still needs to be coordinated )ity Council Workshop ctober 2, 1996 Page Four 96.059 96.099 96.112 96.122 96.123 96.125 96.127 96.131 96.132 96.133 96.134 Staffto review Riverview Park rule//6 for possible revision - City Manager reviewed and it is up to Council to decide flit wants to relax the rule. Mayor Cartwright suggested the rule be amended. The City Manager said perhaps the pohcy needs review Mechanical Engineers for Police Department building - City Manager has negotiations set for October 3 Conceptual Stormwater Master Plan - City Manager to set up a workshop for capital items (10/15/96) Conduct Workshop to Obtain Input from Middle and High School Students on Recreation Needs - Mr. Taracka said this item is on hold for now Disposition of Former Utilities Building - Main and U.S. 1 - City Manager met with John Malek and suggested the Chamber and Historical Society meet to work out differences on use of the building Revise Code Re: Burning -public hearing 10/9/96 Airport Manager and Airport Charter Revision - Council agreed at this meeting to go to 40 years - City Manager to meet with tenants Refine Code Re: City Council Expenses - City Manager owes an ordinance to Council Revise Code Re: Council Appointed Committees - Term Limits, Interview Procedures, Handling Complaints Against Board Members - addressed at this meeting by City Attorney and will be workshopped Marina Purchase - not been addressed yet Economic Development Fund from Occupational Licenses - City Manager owes report 4 City Council Workshop October 2, 1996 Page Five 96.135 Civilian Review Board for Police Department - City Manager will meet with Chief- discussed Sturm issue - Council members concurred that they had previously informed Mr. Sturm that there is nothing more the Council can do for him 96.136 Wave Street - Alleviate Traffic from George Street - City Manager suggested engineering review, look at one way traffic 96.137 Review City Charter - Four Year Council Terms and Mayoral Election - addressed at this meeting - Attorney will draft ordinance for mayoral election only 96.150 Resolution No. R-95-39 - Quasi-Judicial Procedures Review - addressed at this meeting - City Attorney will draft an ordinance for another workshop 96.151 Telecommunications Act Overview - City Manager and City Attorney to review franchise ordinance and bring to Council prior to approval of the franchise agreement 96.161 Complaints Regarding ATV's and Orange Grove Traffic - City said several parties were meeting regarding alternative access other than DelMonte and in the long term he suggested that a corridor study of the extension of Fleming to U.S. 1 be done 96.179 Reject Bid for On-Site Sewage Disposal System for Barber Street Sports Complex South for Redesign - to be rebid 96.183 TAPE II - SIDE I (7:38 p.m.) Resolution No. R-96-58 - Vacation of Easement - Lot 13, Block 180, Sebastian Highlands Unit 8 - review surveys prior to any letter going to DPR 96.184 Resolution No. R-96-59 - Vacation of Easement - Lots 22 & 23, Block 288, Sebastian Highlands Unit 10 - treed hoM harmless agreement prepared 96.185 Resolution No. R-96-60 - Vacation of Easement - Lot 12, Block 580, Sebastian Highlands Unit 17 - review surveys prior to any letter going to DPR oCity Council Workshop October 2, 1996 Page Six 96.188 Adopt Resolution No. R-96-63 - Conceptual Design for Walkway - East Side of Indian River Drive - design submitted to FDOT- will bring back report when fitrther info received 96.190 Ordinance No. 0-96-24 - Parking in Residential Districts - being reviewed - will report back on timeframe 96.191 Mini Storage Facilities - staff is preparing another ordinance 96.203 Construction Board Alternate Concerned Citizen position - being readvertised 96.206 Ordinance No. 0-96-30 - Division of Single Lots -public hearing 10/9/96 96.207 Private Use of City Owned Property or Interests -further discussion of use of 700 Main Street building - had been 3-2 consensus for Historical Society and Chamber to use building - Barnes expressed concern giving away property 96.215 Reschedule November and December City Council Meetings - revised November schedule to 11/13/96 and 11/20/96 - back on 10/9/96 agenda 95.012 Staff to review and report on actual costs for applications and City Attorney to draft resolution imposing $1000 bond - City Planner and Finance doing a cost analysis 95.075 Grant of Easement - Barber Street (Formerly Stratton Avenue) -will be done as plat - tri-party agreement being drafted between Hyatt, City of Sebastian attd Indian River County to relocate right-of-way 95.152 Schumann Tennis Courts - bid apecs approved and ready to go out 95.211 Sebastian Panthers - Barber Street Sports Complex Expansion and Schumann Football Field improvements - budget approved and shouM be able to move ahead Mayor Cartwright called recess at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:02 p.m. All members were present. 6 City Council Workshop October 2, 1996 Seven C. COUNCIL/MANAGEPx~ATTERS I. Mayor Cartwright a) Will not be available on Thursday, October 3, 1996 at 4:30 p.m. b) CR512 Street Lights - The City Manager said he was meeting with Dan Haywood, FPL on the lights c) City Stationary - Received Council consensus to allow Council members to use City stationary for its correspondence, note when the correspondence contains opinion of one member, and copy all correspondence to the City Clerk d) Q~0,~3j-Judicial Hearing Videotapillg - Received Council consensus that quasi-judicial hearing special meetings do not have to be videotaped ii. Vice Mayor Barnes a) People Using Vacant Property Without Permission - City Manager to look at model ordinances and come back with a recommendation b) Portable Facilities ~rl Construction Sites in Right-of-Way - City Manager to look at alternatives to locating in right-of-way c) Construction Truck Damage to City Street~ - City Manager to review and come back with an ordinance d) Abandoned Homes Under Construction - City Attorney will check with City Planner about posting of bonds - City Manager cautioned about the economic impact of bonds for residential construction e) Stop Sallil l~?moval from Sandridg~ - City Manager will copy information he has from Fellsmere f) Direction !~ City Manager and Cj~y Attorney - Questions.from Public -Concurrence that all questions are directed through the chair 7 ogity Council Workshop ctober 2, 1996 Page Eight g) For Sale Signs on Vehicles on Public Property - City Manager said this was an easy ordinance to draft h) Political Signs - Vice Mayor Barnes distributed a Vero ordinance which provides for an application. The City Attorney said the City Planner is formulating a form letter. The City Manager said he believed the City can take down any signs in fight-of-way. iii. Councilmer0ber Damp None. iv. Oouncilmember Halloran a) Political Signs - The City Manager said he'd look into the city's political sign policy. v. ~2ouncilmember Taracka a) Public Input at Workshop,s - Mayor Cartwright agreed that workshops on single or limited items could have input (The current resolution provides that City Council can take input if approved by majority of Council at the beginning of the workshop) b) Change Mayor to Chairp~r~ol~ - Following discussion he agreed to remain with Mayor referendum decided on earlier in the meeting. vi. City ManagEr - None. 5. Being no further business, Mayor Cartwright adjourned the Workshop at 8:38 p.m. Approved at the C)ez~c>~_~ ~ Ci[y Clerk ,1996, Regular City Council Meeting. ise R. Cartwright 6/ Mayor 8