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TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 g FAX (561) 589-5570
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1997 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MA Y BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 1225 MAINSTREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Individuals shall address the CiO~ Council with respect to agenda items immediate~ prior to deliberation of the item by the Ci~ Council
- limit often minutes per speaker (R-97-21)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. RQLI~ CALL
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETION~
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon majority vote of City Council members
6. pROCLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRF~]~NTATIONS
97.272 A. Presentation of Certificate - Employee of the Quarter - Third Quarter 1997
7. ITEMS DEFERRED FROM 1 U19/97 I~AR ME]~TIi~IG
97.112
97.235
97.195
97.270
97.271
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING
Second Reading, Public Hearing andfinal Adoption- Ordinance No. O-97-61 as Revised -
Parkina/T. ra.rfi (Community Development Director Transmittal 11/11/97, Revised 0-97-61)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 9g-I OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; ADOPTING THE FLORIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL LAW;
AMENDING SECTION 98-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO DRIVING ONTO MEDIANS, SHOULDERS, ETC.,
DELETING SECTION 98-5 RELATING TO OPERATION ON PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS; AMENDING SECTION 98-6
RELATING TO LIMIT ON GROSS WEIGHT OF VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTION 98-7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATING TO ENFORCEMENt, AMENDING SECTION 9g-8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO DESIGNATION
OF ONE WAY STREETS; AMENDING SECTION 98-32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO VERBAL NOTICE OF
UNSAFE PARKING, REFUSAL TO OBEY; DELETING SECTION 98-33 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO
PARKING ON PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS; DELETING SECTION 9g-34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO
PARKING ON MAIN STREET; DELETING SECTION 98-35 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO PARKING ON
CENTRAL AVENUE; AMENDING SECTION 98-36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO PARKING IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; CREATING SECTION 98-38 ENTITLED "PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF SECTION 316.1955,
FLORIDA STATUTES; HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBII2['YY FLrND"; AMENDING SECTION 98-52 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 98-53 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO MUNICIPAL
NONCRIMINAL TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLIC'Eg; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 10/2,2/97, Revised
Legal Ad 11/5/97, Public Heating 11/19,97, Deferr~ ~ 12/3/97, Readv~tised Cootinuanc~ 11/22/97)
OLD BUSINESS
AdoptP~csolution No. K-97-68 - Restricting Parking on West Side of Indian River Drive (City
M~ag~r Transmittal 11/13/97. R-97-68 w/m..o~jfied area description)
A RESOLI_~ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE crrY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING
'NO PARKING' (OR RESTRICTED PARKING) AREAS PURSUANT TO 0-97-55; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NEW BUSINESS
First l~ading of Or~li~l~ No, 0-~7-60 - Mul~hiag Nl~chin~- $ch~lol¢ Second Rcadiag and
public Heating for 12/17/97 (Director of Community Development~T~ransmittal 11/11/97,
Q-97-60)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBAffrlAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE ~TION OF STATIONARY MUL~CHING MACHINES; ADDING STATIONARY
MULCHING MACHINF~ TO CONDITIONAL USES IN THE IN, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-97-68 - Vocation of E0semerll Procedures - Schedule Second
Rvading and Public Heating for 12/17/97 (City Clerk Transmittal 11/12/97, 0-97-68)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE IV
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN PERTAINING TO EASEMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 90-126
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO REQUESTS TO VACATE; AMENDING SECTION 90-1'27 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO NOTIHCATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, OBJECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
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Discussion and Direction to Staff- Extension of Water Mains for Businesses Located West of US 1
and North of Main Street (City Manager Transmittal 11/13/97, Oquist Letter)
97.269
97.269
97.196
97.124
97.248
First Readiag of Ordin~ No, 0-97-(;6 - Riverfront Performance Overlay District - Public
Heariag~ Scheduled for 12/3/97 and 12/17/97 (Commtmity D~yg;!0pment Director Transmittal
11/12/97, O-97-66}
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE BY CREATING DIVISION VI, PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICTS,, CREATING THE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT,
STATING PURPOSE AND INTENT, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS,
PROCEDURF, S, WAIVER3, AND VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL
CODES, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT URBAN CODE, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE
CODE, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I~UBLICHEARING
Procedures for public hearings: (R-97-21)
· Mayor Opens Hearing
Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution
° StaffPresentation
Public Input - Limit oliO Minutes Per Speaker
StaffSummation
· Mayor Closes Hearing
° CouncilAction
Anyone Wishing to Speak is Asked to Sign Up Prior to the Meeting, When Called go to the Podium and
State His/Her Name for the Record
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First public Hearing on Ordinance No. 0-97-66 - Riverfront Performance Overlay District -
$c~du!~ S~cond Public Heariag 12/17/97 (Communily I~velogment Director Transmitl~tl
11/25/97. O-97-66 - ~ee pI'~¥jou~ it~ro)
AN ORDINANCE OF'I'HE crrY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE BY CREATING DIVISION VI, PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICTS,, CREATING THE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT,
STATING PURPOSE AND INTENT, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS,
PROCEDUP..~;, WAIVERS, AND VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL
CODES, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT URBAN CODE, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE
CODE, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT SION REOUId~,TIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ~LUTION OF CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (l~t R~.ding 12/3/97,
Adv~rti~d Diaplay 11/25D7, 2nd PH Svh~dul~d f~ 12/17/97)
Second Readi{lg. Pltblig. tto~ lind Final Adol~fion of Ordinance No. O-97-59 - Deletion of Special
[3xceptions- (Director of Community Develqpment Transmitllll l 1/25/97. 0-97-59)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE DELETING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RESOLIYYION OF CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (l~t Reading
11/5/97, Advertised L~gal 11/19/97, PH and Adoption 12/3/97)
Public Hearing on City Request to l~g~o~ent of Community Affairs for Six Month Extension of
Commuaity Development BIgck Ori0g (~O¢str~¢tion Schedule (Director of Community Development
Iransmittal 1.125/97)
CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
A. Verbal Report on Citrus Utilities Matter
97.201
97.265
97.090
97.273
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CITY MANAGISR MATTERS
CONSENT AGENDA
All 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.
A. Approval of Minutes - 11/12/97 Workshop, 11/19/97 Regular
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THI~.PUBLIC
Which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit often minutes for each speaker
COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Recreational Advisory Committee
Interview and Appoint Members to Appropriate Positions for Three Year Terms in Accordance
with Resolution R-97-72
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Sebastian River Area Little League, Inc. - Randall Snyder
Sebastian Panthers, Inc. - Maura Raborn
Sebastian Soccer Association, Inc. - Cory Richter
Sebastian Old Boys - Clifford Moss
Friendly Tennis Group - Virginia Nichols
Sebastian River Art Club - No Designee Yet Named
Crat~ Club of Sebastian - No Designee Yet Named
Indian River County Parks and Recreation Board - Nancy Diamond
Citizen-at-Large (3 Applicants)
Two Alternate Members
OLD BUSINESS
Approve Purchase of Replacement Vehicle for Community Development/Code Enforcement - 1998
Ford F-150 Pickup Truck - Piggyback Florida Sheriffs Association Bid Award - Don Reid Ford,
Maitland - $13,889 - Deferred for City Manager Report (Verbal) - (City Manager/Asst. to City
,Manager Transmittal 10/30/97, Dealer Proposal)
l~W I1USINESS
Emergency Culvert Pipe Replacement on Chesser Avenue - Approve C.R. McClellan Change Order
# 19 to Increase Purchase Order 1829 by $8,883 (Public Works Director Transmittal 11/24/97, Cost
Breakdown)
B. Discussion Re: Gambling Boats and Water Taxis (Requested by Councilmember Sullivan)
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CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Mayor Walter Barnes
B. Vice Mayor Richard Taracka
C. Mrs. Louise Cartwright
D. Mr. Larry Paul
E. Mrs. Ruth Sullivan
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ADJOURN (All meetings shall adjourn at lO:30 p. m. unless extended for up to one half hour by a
majority vote of City Council)
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED
AT THIS il4EETING (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. (286.0105F. S.)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR
THIS A4EETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT $89-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available in the Council Chambers for all Government Meetings.
U~coming
Special Meeting - Wednesday, December 10, 1997 ~ 7pm
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, December 17, 1997 ~ 7pm
DECEMBER 3, 1997 REGULAR CITY COUI~CU~
PUBLIC HEARING
97.269 A. First Public Hearing 0B
Ordinance No. O-~q7-66 - Riverfront Performance
Overlay_ District S~hed~le ,Second Publh:
Hearing 12/17/97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY CREATING
DIVISION VI, PERFORMANCE OVERLAY
DISTRICTS,, CREATING THE RIVERFRONT
DISTRICT, STATING PURPOSE AND INTENT,
PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING FOR
ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS, PROCEDURES,
WAIVERS, AND VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES,
ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT
ARCHiTECTURAL CODES, ESTABLISHING
RIVERFRONT DISTRICT URBAN CODE,
ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT
LANDSCAPE CODE, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT
DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1 st Reading
12/3/97, Advertised Display 11/25/97, 2nd PH S~heduled
for 12/17/97)
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97.196 B. Second Reading. Public Hearing
and Final ,Adoption of Ordinance No. 0-97-$9 -
Deletion of Special Exceptions
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
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97.124 C. l~ublic I~lrillg o~ City Request to
])¢gartment of (~9mn~unity Affairs for Six Month
]~xtensi011 of Community Develol~ment Block
Grant Construction Schedule
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
FROM THE PUBLIC
SIGN-UP SHEET
DECEMBER 3, 1997 REGULAR MEETING
USE THIS FORM ONLY FOR INTRODUCTiON OF NEW BUSINESS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1997 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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Mayor Barnes called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Them was a moment of silence.
ROLL CALL
~ity Coullcil Present:
Mayor Walter Barnes
Mrs. Louise Cartwfight
Mr. Larry Paul
Mrs. Ruth Sullivan
City Council Abscnl:
Vice Mayor Richard Taracka (excused)
StaffPmscnt:
City Manager, Thomas Frame
City Attorney, Valerie Settles
City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran
Director of Community Development, Bob Massarelli
Public Works Director, Pat Brennan
Chief of Police, Randy White
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
Rcgular City Council Meeting
Deccmb~ 3, 1997
Page Two
97.201
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS~
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon majority vote of City Council members (R-97-21)
Mayor Barnes recommended the Recreation Committee appointments be moved to item 7A and Council
concurred.
PROCLAMATIONS. ANNOUNCEME1yI'$ AND/OR PRESENTATIONIi
Presentation of certificate to the Employee of thc Quarter was deferred for the employee's arrival.
ITEMS DE[ERReD FROM 11/19/97 REGULAR MEETING
A. ge~r~Rtioaol Advisory Committee
Interview and Appoint Members to Appropriate Positions for Three Year Terms in Accordance
with Resolution R-97-72
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Sebastian River Area Little League, Inc. - Randall Snyder
Sebastian Panthers, Inc. - Maura Raborn
Sebastian Soccer Association, Inc. - Cory Richter
Sebastian Old Boys - Clifford Moss
Friendly Tennis Group - Virginia Nichols
Sebastian River Art Club - Marjorie Schaub
Craft Club of Sebastian - Robert Bates
Indian River County Parks and Recreation Board - Nancy Diamond
Citizen-at-Large (3 Applicants)
Two Alternate Members
Mayor Barnes suggested dispensing with interviews for the designees and conduct interviews for the
citizen-at-large and alternate positions. Mrs. Sullivan asked if Kay Rogers could be considered for
the at-large position and Mayor Barnes said she was welcome to fill out an application.
City Council interviewed David Nisbctt and Larry Driver. Carol McConncll had not yet arrived.
The City Attorney said the Recreation Board is established by resolution and not ordinance,
therefore, in this case Mr. Driver can serve on this and another board. She suggested, however, that
the Recreation Board should have been established by ordinance, and she would like to see that
done.
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December 3, 1997
Page Three
Discussion took place on whether terms should be three years or staggered. It was decided that the
citizen-at-large would be three years, and the alternates one and two years.
MOTION by Cartwright/Paul
I move to appoint Carol McConncll for the three year term citizen-at-large.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Taracka - absent
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mr. Barnes - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4.0
Mayor Barnes called for a nomination on the two year alternate position.
MOTION by SullivardBames
I'd like to nominate Larry Driver.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mr. Barnes - aye
Mr. Taracka - absent
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
MOTION by Cartwright/Sullivan
I move to appoint David Nisbet to the one year alternate position.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mr. Barnes - aye
Mr. Taracka - absent
Mrs. Cartwfight - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
MOTION by Paul/Sullivan
I would like to make a motion to appoint fi.om thc Sebastian River Area Little League, Inc.,
Randall Snyder; Sebastian Panthers, Inc.; Mama Rabom; Sebastian Soccer Association, Inc., Cory
Richter; Sebastian Old Boys, Clifford Moss; Friendly Tennis Group, Virginia Nichols; Sebastian
River Art Club, Marjoric Schaub; Craft Club of Sebastian, Robert Bates; and also Indian River
County Parks and Recreation Board, Nancy Diamond.
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December 3, 1997
Page Four
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Sullivan
Mr. Barnes
Mr. Taracka
Mrs. Cartwdght
Mr. Paul
- aye
- aye
- absent
- aye
- aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING
97.112
Second Reading. P~bJi~ Hearing and Final Adoption - Ordinance No. O-97-61 as Revised -
Porking/Traffic (Community Development Director Transmittal ! 1/11/97, R~vised 0-97~61)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 98-1 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO DEFINmONS; ADOPTING THE FLORIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL LAW;
AMENDING SECTION 98.-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO DRIVING ONTO MEDIANS, SHOULDERS, ETC.,
DELETING SECTION 98.5 RELATING TO OPERATION ON PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS; AMENDING SECTION 98.6
RELATING TO LIMIT ON GROSS WEIGHT OF VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTION 98-7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 98-8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO DESIGNATION
OF ONE WAY STREETS; AMENDING SECTION 98-32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO VERBAL NOTICE OF
UNSAFE PARKING, REFUSAL TO OBEY; DELETING SECTION 98-33 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO
PARKING ON PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS; DELETING SECTION 98-34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO
PARKING ON MAIN STREET; DELETING SECTION 98-35 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO PARKING ON
CENTRAL AVENUE; AMENDING SECTION 98-36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO PARKING IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; CREATING SECTION 98-38 ENTITLED "PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF SECTION 316.1955,
FLORIDA 8TATIYITS; HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBIiATY FUND"; AMENDING SECTION 98-52 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 98-53 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO MUNICIPAL
NONCRIMINAL TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFFXYFIVE DATE. (l~t Reading 10/22/97, Revi~ed
Legal Ad 11/5D7, Public Hearing 11/19D7, Defcnv~l to 12/3/97, lt~dvertia~d Continua~e 11/22/97)
Mayor Barnes announced the continuation of the hearing from November 19, 1997.
Mrs. Cartwright questioned the difference between no parking and parking prohibited, and as a
result, changes were made as follows: Pg. 8 line 22/23 change amount to $10 and delete everything
at, er; and Pg 9 line 11/12 change amount to $25 and delete eveoa~fing after.
Mayor Barnes closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
MOTION by Cartwright/Sullivan
I move to adopt Ordinance 97-61 as amended.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mr. Barnes - aye
Mr. Taracka - absent
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
Regular City Council Meeting
December 3, 1997
Page Five
Mayor Barnes, at this time, presented a certificate and savings bond to Gloria Brown, honoring her
as Employee of the Third Quafl~ for 1997.
OLp 9USINESS
97.235 A.
Adopt Resolution No. R-97-68 - Restricting parking on West Side of Indian River Drive (City
Manager Tr~igill l 1/l ~/97, R-97-68 w/modified area descripfio~
A RESOIXITION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHINO
'NO PARKINO' (OR RB.ql~CTED PARKING) AREAS PURSUANT TO 0-97-55; PROVIDINO FOR REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT
PROVISIONS; PROVIDINO FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDINO FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-97-68 by rifle.
The City Manager noted this item had been previously presented with three other resolutions
prohibiting parking in the Indian River Drive district and deferred for further review; described the
subject area where people were choosing to park in right-of-way; and said he had been contacted by
property owners and requested to make a more in-depth study.
Warren Dill, representing Captain Hirams and Hurricane Harbor, distributed documentation (see
attached) stating his clients' contention that selective implementation of no parking zones for only
certain businesses is unfair and had no jusrification. He cited FS 112.312(2) in regard to his opinion
that Mrs. Sullivan had a conflict on this vote; and suggested an advisory committee be formed to
look at parking in the area.
Tom Collins, Captain Hirams, asked why vehicles parked in front of his business are any more
dangerous than vehicles parked in front of other businesses.
TAPE I - SIDE II (7:45 p.m.)
Mr. Collins continued, questioning the selective prohibition and suggesting a uniform solution.
The City Manager said he felt there was a safety issue in this general subject area.
Jack Eroehman, Hurricane Harbor, objected to the prohibition.
Mrs. Cartwright agreed that this revision is selective and would like the prohibition to cover all of the
west side of Indian River Drive; and the City Manager said again he believed there is an identifiable
problem in the subject area. The City Attorney said the parking prohibition ordinance's intent is to
give the City Manager the fight to prohibit parking in problem areas and said there could be liability
for the City if there was obstruction in the fight-of-way.
Mr. Paul asked the Chief if there have been accidents in this area, and the Chief said nothing stands
out but he was not prepared to answer tonight. He suggested encouraging the two business owners to
discourage their customers from parking in the right-of-way while the area is studied.
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December 3, 1997
Page Six
The City Manager offered three alternatives.
The City Attorney, in response to Mr. Paul's question relative to a perceived conflict for Mrs.
Sullivan, said she cannot advise City Council members individually since she works for City Council
as a whole, and that this was an issue between the Councilmember and the Commission on Ethics.
She advised that if anyone questioned whether a conflict existed, they should contact the
Commission.
Mayor Barnes said thc City has a right to address safety issues and prohibit parking in rights-of-way.
Mrs. Cartwright suggested amending Section I of the resolution to add "on the west side of Indian
River Drive with the exclusion of the property occupied by Taste of Philly", and remove the
attachment.
The City Attorney said City Council could do this if based on public health, safety and welfare issues
and the exclusion is based on uncertainty of the location of the right-of-way line at Taste of Philly.
The City Manager requested direction to bring the Taste of Philly report back within 60 days, and
said he will also report on east side parking.
MOTION by CartwrightJPaul
I move to approve Resolution 97-68 as amended.
ROLLCALL:
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - nay
Mr. Barnes - aye
Mr. Taracka - absent
Mrs. Cartwfight - aye
MOTION CARRIED 3-1 (Sullivan - nay)
Mayor Barnes called recess at 8:28 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
97.195
First Readiug of Ordinance No. O-97-60 - Mulchirlg Milclli~$ - ~¢h~du!~ ~;¢,ond Reading and
PtJblic Hearing for 12/17J97 (,Director of Community Development Tragsmittal 11/11/97.
O-97-60)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBA$TIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE RF_GULATION OF STATIONARY MULCHING MACHINES; ADDINO STATIONARY
MULCHING MACHINE~ TO CONDmONAL USES IN THE IN, INDUSTRIAL DiSTRiCT; ESTABLISHINO REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE APPROVAL OF A CONDmONAL USE; PROVIDiNO DEFINITIONS; PROVIDINO FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDINO FOR
SEVER. ABILITY; PROVIDINO FOR RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS; PROVIDINO FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-97-60 by title.
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The Director of Community Development said Planning and Zoning have recommended a new
section allowing mulching machines on tracts of ten acres or more in any zoning district, that have
received site plan approval, by a special use permit.
Mrs. Cartwright suggested using Planning and Zoning's recommendation but changing it to five
acres; that it be a conditional use and not a special use; questioned the prohibition of access from
residential streets;
TAPE II - SIDE I (8:47 p.m.)
and whether the Code allows construction on Sunday. It was determined it is not allowed on Sunday.
Mrs. Sullivan said she had requested this ordinance when a piece of metal went through the roof of a
business bom a distance of approximately 900 to 1000 feet and that this language was insufficient to
protect the public. She said it was her intent that commercial mulcbers remain stationary in one
location and not be moved. She suggested "A stationary commercial mulching machine is to be
located on a permanent site with debris trucked to the machine on a minimum of 10 acres."
Mayor Barnes suggested adding on page 3 (3) change "No" to "The" and after "within" add "the site
at a point furthest fi'om any residential zone abutting the zone, and not less than" and then continue
the sentence; and said he was comfortable with the screen;
It was the consensus of Council to concur with the LPA recommendation, but to change special use
to conditional use; include Mayor Bame's suggestion but change "residential zones" to "residential
structures"; and to delete "and Sunday".
MOTION by Cartwright/Paul
I move to accept the fa'st reading of Ordinance No. 97-60 as amended and set the second
public hearing for Decemb~ 17, 1997.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Sullivan - nay
Mr. Barnes - aye
Mr. Taracka - absent
Mrs. Cartwfight - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
MOTION CARRIED 3-1 (Sullivan - nay)
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Page Eight
97.27O B.
97.271 C.
97.269 D.
First Reqilillg of Ordinance No. O-97-68 - Vacation Of t~asement Procedures - Schedule S~o~d
Reading mCI Public Hearing for 12/17/97 (City ~l~rk Transmittal 11/12/9_7, 0-97-62)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBAgTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE IV
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN PERTAINING TO EASEMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 90-126
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCF_~ RELATIVE TO REQUESTS TO VACATE; AMENDING SECTION 90-127 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, OBJECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-97-68 by title.
Mrs. Cartwright recommended adding "and appropriate city staff' relative to notification in Section 90-
127. There were no objections.
MOTION by Cartwright/Paul
I move to accept the fu-st reading of Ordinance 97-68 as amended and set the second public
hearing for December 17, 1997.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Barnes - aye
Mr. Taracka - absent
Mrs, Canwright - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
Discussion an~l.Dir~tion to Staff- Extension of..Br~ter Mains for Businesses L..o~al~d West of US 1
md North of Main Street ~JtY Manager Transmittal Ii/! 3/97. Oquist Letter)
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to send letters to area property owners to determine
their level of support, come back to Council with a report, and then obtain petitions firom the
property owners.
First ReqOing of Ordinance No. O-97-66 - Riverfront Pexformattc,.~ Overlay District - Public
H~arings Scheduled for 12d)[97 and 12/17/97 (Corrlmul~ity Development Director Transmittal
11/12/97, 0-97-66)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE BY CREATING DIVISION VI, PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICTS. CREATING THE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT,
STATING PURPOSE AND INTENT. PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS. PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION. PERMITS,
PROCEDURF~, WAIVERS, AND VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL
CODES, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT URBAN CODE, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE
CODE, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-97-66 by title only.
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The Director of Community Development gave a brief description, recommended approval, and
explained the purpose of the overlay performance district.
Mayor Barnes expressed concern that if this is adopted tonight, and zoning is addressed at~nvard,
these regulations may have to change. The City Manager and City Attorney explained that the
overlay district will impose additional regulations and not negate what is required within existing or
future zoning districts.
Mrs. Sullivan began her review and comments:
Pg 3 - objected to including Indian River Lagoon in the Riverfront District
TAPE II - SIDE II (9:33 p.m.)
A lengthy discussion took place on why the lagoon should be included and gambling ships.
Mrs. Sullivan continued:
Pg 3 - Arcade - concern about allowing encroachment into the setback
Pg 4 - Architectural features - suggested height be measured from crown of lowest road adjacent to
development and limit to three stories (consensus to add this definition of height)
Pg 4 - Balconies - objected to balconies extending over fights-of-way and sidewalks (consensus not
allow over public fight-of-way and sidewalk)
Pg 5 - Outbuilding ~ recommend unenclosed porch be included in gross floor area
Pg 5 - Parapet Wall - recommend be included in building height - (the City Manager suggested the
definition correlate with that in Southern Building Code)
Pg 5 - Porch - recommend be counted in total footprint of building
Pg 5 - Renovation - additions should be treated differently
Pg 5 - Substantial Renovation - did not agree with method - lengthy discussion - City Manager
explained its purpose - she recommended "and of 500 square feet or more"; Mayor Barnes suggested
adding "since passage of this ordinance" at the end of pg. 6 line 3.
Mayor Barnes requested concurrence to allow public input at this time.
Robert Collins, resident of the Keys, property owner near north city limit on US 1, asked that the
zoning district be moved south of his property so it is not affected by these regulations.
TAPE III - SIDE I (10:21 p.m.)
MOTION by Cartwright/Sullivan
I move to extend the meeting to 11:00.
ROLL CALL: Mrs, Cartwright
Mr. Paul
Mrs. Sullivan
Mr. Barnes
Mr. Taracka
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
- aye
- aye
- aye
- aye
- absent
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97.269
Ruth Wingate, Irving Street, Sebastian, expressed concern about urban design standards being
imposed.
It was decided to defer this item to a workshop and complete as much of this agenda as possible.
Jean Bower (?), 357 Warren Street, Sebastian, distributed Requests for Reconsideration on
Riverfront Sign Regulations (see attached)
MOTION by Sullivan/Barnes
I would move to hold a special workshop on Tuesday, December 16, at 7 pm. (for review of
the Riverfront Performance Overlay District ordinance)
VOICE VOTE carried 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
Procedures for public hearings: (R.97.21)
· Mayor Opens Hearing
· Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution
· StaffPresentation
· Public Input - Lima oflO Minutes Per Speaker
° StaffSummation
· Mayor Closes Hearing
· CouncilAction
Anyone Wishing to Speak is Asked to Sign Up Prior to the Meeting, When Called go to the Podium and State His/Her Name for the
Record
Firl~t Public Hearing Qn Ordinance No. O-97-66 - Kivcrfront Performance Overl~ District -
Schedule Second Public Hearing 12/1'/197 (Community l~¥elopment Director Transmittal
! 1/25/97, 0-97-66 - see previous item)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE BY CREATING DIVISION VI, PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICTS,, CREATING THE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT,
STATING PURPOSE AND INTENT, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS,
PROCEDURES, WAIVERS, AND VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL
CODES, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT URBAN CODE, ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE
CODE, ESTABLISFflNG RIVERFRONT DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFiCATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RESOLIT~ON OF CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (l~t R~ding 12/3/97,
Advt~tised Display 11/25/97, 2nd PH Sch~dulad fo~ 12/17/97)
This item was not addressed since there had been no motion to accept the fa'st reading. The ordinance
will be reviewed at a workshop on December 16, 1997.
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97.196 B.
Secon~li0g. Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. O-97-59 - Deletion of Special
Exceptions (Director of Comraunity Development Transmittal 11/25/97,. 0-97-.59)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE DELETING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILYrY; PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (l~t Reading
11/5/97, Advertised Legal 11/19/97, PH and Adoption 12/3/97)
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-97-59 by title; Mayor Barnes opened the public hearing at
10:51 p.m; and, being no input other than staff recommendation, closed the public hearing at 10:52
p.m.
MOTION by Cartwright/Paul
I move adoption of Ordinance 9%59.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mr. Barnes - aye
Mr. Taracka - absent
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
97.124 C.
Public Hearing on City Request to Department of Community Affairs for. Six Month Extension of
Community Development Block Grant Construcfiorl ~h~dul~ (Director of Community Development
Transmittal 11/25/97~1
Mayor Barnes opened the public hearing at 10:54 p.m.; and, being no input other than staff
summation, closed the public hearing at 10:55 p.m.
MOTION by Paul/Sullivan
I recommend City Council authorize staff to request a six month extension to the
Community Development Block Grant.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Barnes - aye
Mr. Taracka - absent
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
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9. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
97.248
A. Verbal Report on Citrus Utilities Matter
The City Attorney said she would meet with each Councilmember individually on this matter.
10. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
None.
11.
CONSENT_AGENDA
All 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.
A. Approval of Minutes - 11/12/97 Workshop, 11/19/97 Regular
MOTION by Sullivan/Cartwright
I move the approval of the consent agenda.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Taracka
Mrs. Cartwright
Mr. Paul
Mrs. Sullivan
Mr. Barnes
- absent
- aye
- aye
- aye
- aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
12.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW ~.I.J$IJNESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit often minutes for each speaker
This item was not addressed due to lack of time.
13. ~OMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
This item was not addressed due to lack of time.
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14. OLD BUSINESS
97.265 A.
97.O90
97.273
15.
16.
17.
ApI~I:O.Y.C purchase of Replacement Vehicle for Communil~, D~:vclopment/Code Enfor~ill~l~t - !998
Ford F-150 Pickup Track -Pigl~hack Florida Sheriffs Assoq:itlti0n Bid Aw0xd - Don Reid Ford.
Maitland - $13,889 - Deferred for City M~bager R~0rt (Verbal) - (City Manager/Asst. to Cig,
Manager transmitta! !0/,3Q/97, Dealer Proposal)
The City Manager withdrew this item, and said a used police vehicle will be utilized.
NI~W BUSINESS
[~merggll~ COvert Pipe Replacement on Chesser Avenue - Approve C.R. McClellan C]lallge Order
# 19 to Increase Purchase Order 1829 b~ $8,883 (Publi~; "~ork~ Dir~tor Transmittal 11/24/97, Cost
Breakdown)
MOTION by Cartwdght/Paul
I move to authorize a change order to C.K McClellan, increasing P.O # 1829 to $131,890.25.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mr. Barnes - aye
Mr. Taracka - absent
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
B. Discussion Re: Gar31~jillg Boats and Water Taxis (Requested b~ Councilmember Sullivao)
This item was not addressed due to lack of time and will be deferred to the December 17, 1997
Regular Meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
B.
C.
D.
E.
Mayor W01ter Barnes
ViceMayor Ritbar~l Tarilcka
Mr$~ Louise Canwright
Mr. Larry Paul
Mrs. Ruth Sullivan
Council matters were not addressed due to lack of time.
Being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:00 p.m.
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Approved at the ~-,4-~ /g
,1997, Regular City Council Meeting.
Kathryn 1¢4~' 6;Hall0ran, cMC/AAE
City Clerk
Walter W. Barnes
Mayor
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RI_,QUESI S i OR RLC( NSI. I)[,I~A I I.)N ON RIVF;RFRONT SIGN REGUI,ATIONS
PR()P()SE1) I N 11 / 12/97 DRAFT
Page 178 - 'Number 10,
Page 178 - Number 11
Page 178 - Number 12
Page 179 - Number 13
I,I.~OIHBITEI)
Weathered wood would might be appropriate for an old fishing
village sign. (see sample)
r ~S_UJ_t_~_
a. A tlat sign without dimension, h3yj:og_._a..~e__m_b_b!~_c_e___t0.g., plysy~..9od
. p_L.~_~.~!p._o_ra~.j.(_ ~p.ki~m sig~,_"_
Space and location availvble on approved site might warrant only a
flat sign dependir, g on thc circmnstances,
(sample to be shown)
dcsig!!..fi)r a pcrma!:~c, nt ~ig,.!.:...ins_.J3!!atipn_.o..[ !!.g a_ .d_.d.j.tj~m.a_l_sign__(_o_r_.
s.ignsi.[D.at dg..c__s.
Consistency in materials may not always be advisable. The main
sign, for example may be hand painted, sand blasted or carved.
()thor signs subjected to river water or road dust, tbr example, might
well bt; more al~propriately consm~ctcd with vinyl letters to prevent
early delcrioration.
:.t_"_Q !~. L~S .C_..0.B ~ !!y.p~r ~!! ~:!_Le_n_t_...! LI_(?..n_._t~!g¢..fl...t,_i0:e~.~._l_a_n..._d_ jgg,__0_l~_r.0.~_?_~Jg!!~. ....
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~!~.is .C!! ap!.e.r..~r...e..c x~!.~!_40 l~_o. mLhi s___.~m_tri..c._li_t!L~._.R...~gar0_[~.~___o f_s_j:z.e,_.
a pp.! i_.q u ~ ~._.pr yi~y [.!__c.t~7.s.._a_r__e_.p.Lohi_b_i!~d_ t~r_t.!~s_e_o_n_ 1 ~ La. ~_tj c_ s_ jg .n_ .fa c_e_s.
To discourage the use of high perfi~rmance vinyl could discriminate
against a small, but very appropriate business in the riveffront area.
Thc financial capabilitie:~ of the owner might prevent his/i~er
investment because of the ~vidc price differential.
Small appropriate businesses help keep our lax base down and
provide thc opportunity fbr residents to shop in town.
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ENCOURAGED (F)
Page 179
- Number 1
O.t!roct:i__v_~ ~_aj)_d_..d:u_r_a_Ne._nA_a.t, eria~!.~su~c~s__.t_h.e ,fo!lo~wi~3_g and are
~9_t!~i~t._e_!~LsethA!~_e_i~Ql_d__Etgridafis_hj!!g_y_i.!la_~ge_". theme are
.~!_1..c.9..tJj'_a_gg_.d__:
Sl!~.p_¢d_ a_.t!_4~lhS[~_ig_~3_e_.d__~o_oQ¢_.loo_k_." ~m..u__[tijevek~ are cncourag_e_d
( i..~., .:_ .S a n_t.j___b_! o_~s!~:.d_ _9~' .9.a~.e_d_),_....(_2..o_nsi d_e_ r ir!g _t ._h_e~...eg
_~ p 0 d.j ! j_9.n ~_i.!L f~.~kr_5~.r_¢a...~.__a_lg._sv !!l~j_t~_t.~ga_~3_c__..c_-.~ .~r a.~.!~e~3t~ri~ ~uc h a...s_
high
_o...v__e_ r _a ~.!.~_m_! ..~9_9_d...t..~ .._.M_!)._o.
Certain methods used in creating a "wood look" may deteriorate
bcfi~rc a sign designed of high quality plywood (MDO) or PVC.
Also, lhere is a wide price differential when comparing sand blasted
and carved signs vs. high quality MDO or PVC- again making an
investment difficult or impossible for some small businesses.
For comparison, dimensional signs would be approximately $75 per
square foot vs. $10 per square foot for the off,er.
In any case, it could be appropriate to encourage the upkeep of Bn~
sign since first impressions are extremely i~nportant to any potential
client or customer and a 'well-kept sign adds to the beautification of
our city which we all desire.
City Council Meeting, December 3, 1997
Resolution No. R-97-68
Issues and Law
Prepared for:
Captain Hiram's
Selective Implementation of a no parking zone for Captain Hiram's and Hurricane
Harbor when at least six other business along Indian River Drive have vehicles
parked in the Indian River Drive right of way, west of the pavement.
Bo
Co
Fairness, this Resolution affects only two (2) business, when at least eight
(8) businesses have vehicles parking in the right of way. Those other
businesses are GJ's, A Taste of Philly, Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum,
Harbor Lights, Washington Plaza and Flood Tide.
Equal Protection, Government can not impose greater burdens on a few
than are equally imposed on all others under like circumstances. What is
the justification to severely limit the location of no parking zones along
Indian River Drive and how does the area of restriction differ from other
locations along Indian River Drive.
Due Process, of law prohibits government from the adoption of laws that
are arbitrarily or capricious and requires laws that are adopted to have a
real and substantial relationship to the objective. How will prohibiting
parking in the right of way along a small strip of Indian River Drive
accomplish any legitimate objective of the City.
II
Conflict of interest for Councilwoman Ruth Sullivan to vote on this when she
owns one of the other approximate eight (8) businesses with vehicles parked in
the Indian River Drive right of way, west of the pavement.
"No ... municipal or other local public officer shall vote in his official
capacity upon any measure which inures to his special private gain...".
Section 112.312(2) Florida Statutes. The Commission on Ethics has
repeatedly advised that a conflict is premised on whether the official
would stand to gain or lose from the adoption of the measure.
Councilwoman Sullivan has a business located west of the edge of
/payment~of Indian River Drive; however, it is located South of the
prOposed no parking area. Therefore a vote for Resolution R-97-68 would
inure to her special private gain because her business, which is considered
to be one of the eight (8) businesses which have vehicles parking in the
fight of way along Indian River Drive, would not be prevented from
having vehicles frequenting the business from parking in the City right of
way.
Iii. Traffic studies to justify parking restrictions.
Who determined that no parking zones were needed.
What are the traffic engineering qualifications of person making this
determination.
What are the safety reasons.
What are the accident statistics, relating to parking in the right of way
from the police department for the affected area, as well as the rest of
Indian River Drive.
what are the number and frequency of vehicles parking in the right of way
in the restricted area, as well as along the remainder of Indian River Drive.
Drainage studies to determine when parking in the right of way adversely affect
the functions of any swale in the fight of way as a drainage facility.
Ao
Where there are drainage swales in the right of way, are they working as
intended.
What improvements are needed along the entire length of Indian River
Drive in order to improve the function of the drainage.
Has it been determined that parking in a right of way with a swale is
detrimental to the function of the swale.
V Lack of community involvement in the preparation of Resolution No. R-97-68.
Parking within the River Front District was addressed in the Riverfront
Advisory Committee Recommended Plan of Action dated July 1997. This
report recommends that the City develop a plan for public parking;
including on existing right of way. To arbitrarily prohibit parking along a
short distance of Indian River Drive is contrary to the efforts of the
Committee and prior support given to the Committee by the Council.
Before any no parking zones are established, a committee consisting in
part of concerned business owners along Indian River Drive should be
established to study the issue and report to the City Council for future
action.
CAPTAIN HIRAM'S RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT RESOLUTION NO. R-97-68
NOT BE ADOPTED AS WRITTEN.