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SEBAST~N CI~ COUNC~
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Individuals will address the City Council with respect to agenda items immediately before deliberation of the item by the City Council -
'imit often minutes per speaker (R-9 7-21)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. ROLL CAI.~L
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITION~ AND/OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a majori(y vote of Cio~ Council members (R-97-21)
6. PROCLAMATIQ~S, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OIl.PRESENTATIONS
98.218 A.
Presentation by St. Johns River Water Management District Re: Local Government Assistance
(Engel Letter 11/25/98)
7. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
8. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
98.211
98.212
98.213
98.214
98.161
}8.219
98.209
10.
11.
CARRIED FORWARD FROM DI~CEMBER 2. 1998 REGULAR MEETING
A. Discussion of City Clerk Evaluation (City Clerk Memo 11/16/98)
B. Establish Policy for Charter Officer Evaluations (No Backup)
Adopt Fiscal Year 1999 Priority List Side Yard Culvert Installation (City Engineer Transmittal
11/20/98, Priority List)
Authorize City Manager to Purchase Three Hand-Held Radar Units from Applied Concepts,
Inc. for Police Department- $6,330 - Sole Source (Police Transmittal 11/16/98, Quote, Sole-Source
Statement)
Approve Change Order with Applied Aquatic Management Inc. in the Amount of $6,000 (Public
Works Transmittal 11/24/98, Change Order 1)
CONSENT.AGI~NOA
All items on the co.sent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
consent agenda items unless a member of CiO~ Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately.
A. Approval of Minutes - 12/2/98 Regular Meeting
Approve Use of Riverview Park for Easter Sunrise Service by Sebastian River Evangelical Ministers'
Fellowship on April 4, 1999 from 6 am to 8 am - Bleachers and Electricity (City Manager Transmittal
12/10/98, Kempf Letter)
pUBLIC..H~ARING
Procedures for public hearings: (R-97-21)
· Mayor Opens Hearing
· ,q tierney Reads Ordinance or Resolution
· StaffPresentation
, Public Input - Limit ofTen Minutes Per Speaker
· StaffSummation
· Mayor Closes Hearing
· CouncilAction
Anyone Wishing to Speak is Asked to Sign Up before the Meeting, When Called go to the Podium and State His or Her Name for the Record
Ordinance No. 0-9~-20 - Materials for Drainage Pipes Under Drj.y.c~ay Swales (City Manager
Transmittal 12/10/98, 0-98-20)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AIVlENDINO SECTION 90-87
(a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN RELATIVE TO DRAINS UNDER DRiVEWAYS
FOR SWALE DrrcI-IES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (1 st Reading 11/18/98, Advertised Legal 12/4/98, Public Hearing 12/16/98)
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98.210
98.210
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Ordinance No. 0-98-21 - Falcon Cable Franchise Agreement £Cjt~ Man.er Tran~mj~ta! !2/t9./98.
Revised 0-98-21)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, GRANTING TO FALCON CABLE MEDIA, A
CALIFORNIA LIMrlED PARTNERSHIP, THE PERMISSION TO OCCUPY MUNICIPAL STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-
WAY IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AS A MEANS OF PROVIDING CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES;
PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF FRANCHISE; AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 11/18/98, 1st Reading 12/2/98, Advertised Legal 12/4/98, Public Hearing 12/16/98)
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
(Procedures are on Back of Agenda)
Ql~asi-Judicial Heating on Ordinance No. O-98-22 - Small Scale Comprehensive Latld U~c Pl~rl
Amendment - Fischer Propelly l,J.,fi~Jtigh~ay One (Growth Management Director Transmittal
12/10/98, Application. Locatioll Map. S~aff Repo~ P&Z Recommendation)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SMALL
SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHICH AMENDS THE FUTURE IAdqD USE MAP TO
IN (INDUSTRIAL) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 1.85 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT 10900 U.S. HIGHWAY
1, IN THE EAST CENTRAL PORTION OF THE CITY, WEST OF U.S. 1, AND EAST OF FEC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-
WAY; FINDING THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT QUALIFIES AS A SMALL SCALE
AMENDMENT UNDER FLORIDA STATITrES SECTION 163.3187 (1)(C); PROVIDING FOR COPIES OF THE SMALL
SCALE AMENDMENT TO BE TRANSMITTED TO ALL PARTIES AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATWrES
SECTION 163.3184 (7); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Only One Reading
Rcquired, Advertised Sebastian Page 12/9/98, PH 12/16/98)
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Item that has occurred or was discovered within the pre~ious six months which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up
required - limit often minutes for each speaker
COMMITTEE REPORTS/RE COMMENDAT] QI",t$
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESfi
First Readingof Ordi/10OC~ No. 0-98-23 - Rezoning Fischer Properly U.S. Highway One - Schedule
Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing (Growth Management Trqtl~[lliB~ll, City Attorn~ Opinion, 0-98-23,
Application, Map. StaffR.~port, P & ~ lRecommendation)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REZONING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10900 U.S. HIGHWAY I CONTAIlXIING 1.85 ACRES MORE OR LESS, FROM COR
(COMMERCIAL OFFICE RESIDENTIAL) TO IN (INDUSTRIAL); 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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First Reading of Ordinance N_9, .0-99-9 ! - Exchange of Property with Louisiana Property Owner -
Schedule Public Hearing for 1/13/99 (Cjly Manager Transmittal 12/10/98, 0-99-1, 4/1/98 Survey,
Legal Descriptioo~.~0rr~mty Deed)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DECLARING A PUBLIC
NEED FOR A LAND SWAP; AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF SAID LANDS; SETTING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID EXCHANGE; PROVIDINO FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDINO FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
98.221
Use of City Stationary (Requested by Vice Mayor Wininger) (Four Excerpts of City Council Minutes
Re: Subject)
98.215
Request for Temporary Civil Engineer Through End of Fiscal Year 1999 w/Funding from Capital
Improvement Program Funds - Postponed from 12/2/98 (Public Works Transmittal 12/9/98,
Justification)
17. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
B.
C.
D.
E.
Mr. Chuck Neuberger
Mr. Larry Paul
Mayor Ruth Sullivan
Vice Mayor Martha Wininger
Mrs. Louise Cartwright
18.
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 IVITH RESPECT TO ANYMATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING
(OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCI~7~'DINGS AND MA Y N~..~D TO ENSURE TfIA T A FERBA TIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE,
WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYAND 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 A T .589-5330 A T LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available in the Council Chambers for all Government Meetings.
U,l~£qming Meetings
Regular Meeting- Wednesday, 1/13/99- 7pm
Regular Meeting- Wednesday, 1/27/99- 7pm
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, 2/10/I 99 - 7pm
Regular Meeting- Wednesday, 2/24/99- 7pm
Regular Meeting- Wednesday, 3/10/99- 7pm
Special Meeting - Monday - 3/16/99 - 7pm (Election Matters)
Regular Meeting- Wednesday, 3/24/99- 7pm
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OOuasi-JudicialHear~g Procedure; (In accordance with R-97-46):
Mayor/Presiding Officer Opens Hearing and Outlines Rules
CiO' Attorney reads Ordinance or Resolution (if Applicable)
if Requested by Affected Paro' - Clerk/Secretary Administers Oath to Other Affected ParO,(ies) Who Intend to Testify
For Non-Land Use Matters - Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communication
Applicant Presentation - Uninterrupted 15 Minutes
Inquiry of Applicant or Applicant's Witnesses by Council/Board (or Staff or Applicant or Other Affected Parties through Mayor or Presiding
Officer)
Staff Presentation - Uninterrupted 15 Minutes
Inquiry of Staff by Council/Board (or Applicant and/or Other Affected Parties through Mayor or Presiding Officer)
Proponents' Testimony - Up to 15 Minutes (these are affected parties)
Inquiry of Proponents by Council/Board (or Staff or Applicant or Other,~lffected Parties through Mayor or Presiding Officer)
Opponents' Presentation - Uninterrupted 15 Minutes (these are affected parties)
Inquiry of Opponents or Opponent's Witnesses by Council/Board (or Staff or Applicant or Other Affected Parties through Mayor or
Presiding Officer)
Opening of Informational Testimony - Any Member of Public with Information or Need for Clarification - 3 Minutes or 10 Minutes if
Representing Groups of 5 or More
Inquiry of Informational Witnesses by Council/Board
Closing of Public Information Period - No Additional Public Comments Allowed Except in Response to Council/Board Questions
Applicant 's Rebuttal Presentation - 10 Minutes (Affected Parties or Staff May Request to be Allowed to Point Out Errors of Fact or Ask
Questions of ~lpplicant or Applicant Witnesses)
Staff Response and Summary - 10 Minutes (Response to ,~pplicant, Proponents, Opponents or Informational Witnesses - Affected Parties
May Request to be Allowed to Point Out Errors of Fact or Ask Questions of Staff or Staff Witnesses)
Cio' Council/Board Inquiry of Applicants, Proponents, Opponents or Staff Member
Close Hearing Upon Completion of Testimony
Act Upon Application
who desire to make a presentation or present information or comment on an application or item must register with the Cio' Clerk or Board
secretary prior to the time in the meeting at which such item is to be heard in accordance with R-97-21. (meeting procedures)
Affected Parties are the Applicant, City Staff and Persons Entitled to Notice Under Code or Statut~ A homeowners or property owners association
whose members include an affected paro' shall be granted affected paro' status by the Cio' Councii/Board provided the association has been
established pursuant to Florida Law. A cert:ficate of good standing from the Florida Secretary of State's office and a resolution of the board of the
association authorizing said representation shall be filed with the CiO~ Clerk's office prior to the entiO~ 's request to be granted affected parO, status.
Affected Parties May Request Extension of Time from Cio' Council/Board and may object to the introduction of any evidence, whereupon, the presiding
officer may rule upon the objection to the admissibilio' of any evidence. The Cio' Council/Board members may affirm or overrule the ruling. Persons
addressing Council/Board shah identify any educational, occupational or other experience which may be relevant to the matter.
Disclosure of ex-parte communication in land-use matters is not required and such non-disclosure shall not be deemed prejudicial to the decision of
the Cio' Council/Board. All decisions of the Cio' Council/Board on land use matters must be supported by substantial, competent evidence in the
record pertinent to the proceeding, irrespective of such communications.
A person who appears before the decision making body who is not an affectedparO~ may be allowed to testify before the decision making body, may be
requested to respond to questions from the decision making body but need not be sworn as a witness and is not be subject to cross-examination and is
not required to qualify as an expert witness. The decision making body shah assign weight and credibilio' to such testimony as it deems appropriate.
\wp-min\quasi.pro
98.209
PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET
DECEMBER 16, 1998
Ordinance NO, O-98-2~) - Mat~aLs for Drainage Pipes Under Driveway Swales (Ciw Manage, l:
Irarl~j'fli[tal 12110/98, O-98-20~l
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMElqDIN(}
SECTION 90-87 (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN RELATIVE TO
DRAINS UNDER DRIVEWAYS FOR SWALE DITCI-IF3; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDIN(}
FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVE)IN(} FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 11/18/98, Advertised Legal
12/4/98, Public Hearing 12/16/98)
Name
Address
Name
~ddress
Name
Address
Address
Name
Address
98.001 B.
PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET
DECEMBER 16, 1998
Ordina0ce No. 0-98-21 - Falcon Cable Franchise Agreement (City Manager TransmjtiO!
Revise~l 0-98-21)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, GRANTING TO FALCON CABLE MEDIA, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, THE PERMISSION TO OCCUPY MUNICIPAL STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-
WAY IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AS A MEANS OF PROVIDING CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES;
PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF FRANCHISE; AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 11/18/98, Ist Reading 12/2/98, Advertised Legal 12/4/98, Public Hearing 12/16/98)
Nalne
Address
Nanle
OAddress
Nallle
Address
Name
Address
Name
Ad&ess
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1998
98.210 A.
g)_~si-$udicial Hearing on Ordiq$~q ~qO. O-98-22 - Small3oal¢ Comprehensive Land Us~ Plan
Amendment -~iseher Property U.S. tiighw0v OR~ (Growth Management Director TraR~l~iRal
12/10/98. Api~licatiorl,~ation Map. StaffRel~oxt. P&Z R,v~otnmendation'}
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT
TO THE COMP~SIVE PLAN WHICH ~S THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO IN 0NDUSTRIAL) FOR LAND CONSISTING
OF 1.85 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT 10900 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, IN THE EAST CENTRAL PORTION OF THE CITY, WEST
OF U.S. 1,AND EAST OF FEC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; FINDING THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT QUALIFIES
AS A SMALL SCALE AMENDIvlENT UNDER FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.3187 (1) (C); PROVIDING FOR COPiES OF THE
SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO BE TRANSMITTED TO ALL PARTIES AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.3184
(7); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Only One Reading Required, AdvcRise~l Sebastian Pa$¢ 12/9/98, PH
12/16/98)
Persons who desire to make a presentation or present information or comment on an application or item must register with the Cio'
Clerk or Board secretary prior to the time in the meeting at which such item is to be heard in accordance with R-97-21. (meeting
procedures)
~ffeeted Parties are the Applicant. CiO~ Staff and Pe~oos Entitled to Notice Under Code or Statut~ A homeowners' or property
owners' association whose members include an affected paro' shall be granted affected paro' status by the Cio' Council/Board
provided the association has been established pursuant to Florida Law. A certificate of good standing from the Florida Secretary of
State's o~ce and a resolution of the board of the association authorizing said representation shall be filed with the CiO, Clerk's o~ce
prior to the entiO, 's request to be granted affected parO, status.
A person who appears before the decision making body w]tq is not an atTectedpartv may be allowed to testify before the decision
making body, may be requested to respond to questions from the decision making body but need not be sworn as a witness and is not
subject to cross-examtnation and is not required to qualify as an expert witness. The decision maidng body shall assign weight and
credibiliO, to such testimony as it deems appropriate.
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
FROM THE PUBLIC
SIGN-UP SHEET
"New Business" as used herein, is defined as an item that has occurred
or was discovered within the previous six months
DECEMBER 16, 1998 REGULAR MEETING
USE THIS FORM ONLY FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE
PREPARED AGENDA -LIMIT OF 10 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
Address:
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Subject:
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Address:
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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 16, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
2.
3.
4.
Mayor Sullivan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
There was a moment of silence.
ROLLCALL
City Cotmcil Present:
Mayor Ruth Sullivan
Vice Mayor Martha Wininger
Mrs. Louise Cartwright
Mr. Chuck Neuberger
Mr. Larry Paul
Staff Present:
City Manager, Thomas Frame
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran
Public Works Director, Terry Hill
Chief of Police, Randy White
City Engineer, Martha Campbell
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
Regular City Council Meeting
ea eCember 16, 1998
ge Two
98.218
98.211
AGE.15[DAMQDiFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a majoriOJ vote of CiO, Council members (R-97-21)
In response to a request to move item 12 A - 0-98-22 Fischer Small Scale Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Amendment down on the agenda after 16A O-98-23 Fischer Rezoning, the City Attome~y informed Council
that after reviewing Florida statutes, 0-98-22 should have previously had a first reading prior to the public
hearing and adoption, therefore, advised that a first reading be conducted tonight and the hearing be
scheduled for January 13, 1999.
PROCLAMATIONS. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS
Ao
Presentation by St. Johns River Water Management District Re: Local Government Assi~tmace
(Engel I,~tt~r J I/2~/9~)
Marguerita Engel, Intergovernmental Coordinator with St. Johns River Water Management District,
addressed City Council on types of assistance and distributed materials offered by the District to local
governments.
CiTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
The City Attomey received the consensus of Council to prepare a release of a unity of title which was
submitted and recorded in error.
CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager advised that there was a severed lateral sewer line in the vicinity of stormwater work at
Main and Indian River Drive, but thanks to Indian River County Utilities the leak was contained before it
reached the Indian River Lagoon.
ITEMS CARRIED FORWARD FROM DECEMIlI~R2~,.1998 REGULAR MEETING
A. Discussion of City Clerk Evalutttjon £¢ity Clerk Memo 11/16/98)
Following a brief discussion, motion was made.
MOTION by Neuberger/Cartwright
I make a motion that we bring back the discussions of salary increases for Charter officers to the next
meeting.
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 5-0.
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98.212
B. t~labli~h PQIJcy for Gb0rter OflSccr [~y~luatjoll$ 0Xlo Bag. ktlp)
Following a brief discussion, motion was made.
MOTION by Neuberger/Wininger
I'd like to make a motion that we set up a workshop to establish policies for Charter officer
evaluations as soon as possible after the new Human Resources Director gets aboard.
Neuberger/Wininger changed the motion to define ".as soon as possible" as "in January if possible".
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 3.2 (Cartwright, Paul - nay)
98.213 C.
Adopt Fiscal Year 1999 Priority List Side Yard Culvert Installation (City Engineer Transmittal
11/20/98, Priority List)
TAPE I - SIDE 1I (7:49 p.m.)
MOTION by Cartwright/Neuberger
I move to adopt the fiscal year 1999 priority list for side yard culvert installation.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
98.214 D.
Authorize City Manager to Purchase Three Hand-Held Radar Units fromAl~plied Cot~:~l~t~,
Inc. for Police Department - $6,330 - Sole Sg~ce (Police T~ll~IllJttal 11/!6[~,,Q~lote, Sole-Sourc~
Statement)
MOTION by Cartwright/Paul
I move to authorize the City Manager to purchase three Stalker SM3Ka radar systems with
accessories, as specified on the purchase requisition from Applied Concepts for the Police
Department at a total cost of $6,330.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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98.161 E.
98.219
10.
Approve Change Order with Applied Aquatic Management Inc. in the Amount of $6,000 (Public
Works Transmittal 11/24198. Change Order 1)
The original contract amount indicated in the change order was questioned.
MOTION by Wininger/Cartwright
I move to approve change order # 1 with Applied Aquatics for $6,000 for ditch spraying with
the proviso that our City Manager check the figures on circle page25 and be sure they are correct.
It was requested that ditch spraying be included in the next contract bid.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Wininger .- aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
CONSENT AGENDA
Ali items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
consent agenda ite. e~ unless a member of Ci(F Cot#wil so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately.
A. Approval of Minutes - 12/2/98 Regular Meeting
Approve Use of Riverview Park for Easter Sunrise Service by Sebastian River Evangelical Ministers'
Fellowship on April 4, 1999 from 6 am to 8 am - Bleachers and Electricity (City Manager Transmittal
12/10/98, Kemp f Letter)
The City Manager read the consent agenda.
MOTION by Paul/Wininger
I move to approve consent items A and B.
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 5-0
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ecember 16, 1998
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98.209
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I~UBLIC ]JEARING
Procedures for public hearings: (R-97-21)
· Mayor Opens Hearing
Attorney Reads Ordinance orResolution
· StaffPresentagon
· Public Input - Limit often Minutes Per Speaker
StaffSummation
· Mayor Closes Hearing
· Council Action
Anyone Wishing to Speak is Asked to Sign Up before the Meeting,, When Called go to the Podium and State His or Her Name.for the Record
Ordinance No. O-9l~-~0 - Materials for Drainage Pipes Under Driveway Swales (City Manager
Transmittal 12/|Q/_9~. 0-98-20)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 90-87
(a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF TIlE CITY OF SEBASTIAN RELATIVE TO DRAINS UNDER DRIVEWAYS
FOR SWALE DITCHES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (1 st Reading 11/18/98, Advertised Legal 12/4/98, Public Hearing 12/16/98)
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-98-20 by title only; Mayor Sullivan opened the public
hearing at 8:21 p.m.; the City Manager gave a brief presentation; and Mayor Sullivan closed the
public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
MOTION by Cartwright/Neuberger
I move to adopt Ordinance 98-20.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - aye
.Mrs. Cartwright - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Mayor Sullivan called recess at 8:27 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. All members
were present.
98.001
OrdJ_notlg~ lqo. O-98-21 - Falcon Cable Franchise Agreement. (_City Manager Transmittal 12/10/98,
R~vised 0-98-21)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, GRANTING TO FALCON CABLE MEDIA, A
CALIFORNIA LIIvIITED PARTNERSHIP, THE PERMISSION TO OCCUPY MUNICIPAL STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-
WAY IN TIlE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AS A MEANS OF PROVIDING CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES;
PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF FRANCHISE; AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR TI-IE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (1 st Reading 11 / 18/98, 1 st Reading 12/2/98, Advertised Legal 12/4/98, Public Hearing 12/16/98)
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Regular City Council Meeting
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The City Attomey distributed revised suggested amendments in accordance with changes previously
submitted by Falcon Cable (see attached) and explained them.
TAPE II - SIDE I (8:48 p.m.)
The City Attorney completed his review of the changes and stated that they were not substantive so
as to require another first reading.
The following changes were requested:
· "Industry acceptable technology" on page circle 75.
· Requiring current audio broadcast until live video broadcast is in place
· Requirement for placement of the City phone number and address in the least conspicuous
place on Falcon bills (circle 52)
The following individuals addressed Council:
Jason ?, North River Run Drive, Sebastian
Harry Thomas, 654 Balboa Street, Sebastian
Mayor Sullivan closed the hearing.
MOTION by CartwrightlPaul
I move to adopt Ordinance 98-21 with the following amendments proposed by the City
Attorney: circle page 47; circle page 51; circle page 52 with a subsequent addition to paragraph 2
"any required listing of the city's telephone and address shall be in the least conspicuous location on
the company's subscriber bill"; circle 53 with the subsequent change in paragraph B correction "or
upstream capabilities"; circle page 62; circle page 65; circle page 70; circle page 73; circle page 75
with the inserts that follow on page 2 and 3 of Mr. Vicker's letter with the subsequent change in
sentence 1 "services by any industry acceptable technology"; 78 and 90.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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ember 16, 1998
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98.210
12.
QIJA$1-JIJ1}!CIAL HKAglNG
(Procedures are on Back of Agenda)
Quasi-Judicial Hearing on Ordinance No, 0-98-22 - Small ~;~ate C0mllr,bonsiYe Land Use Plan
Amendment - Fischer Property U.S. Highway One {Growth Management Director Transmittal
12/10/.,9~. Al~plication. LocatiQu Man. Staff Rc~Qrt. P&Z Recomm~;tt~tion)
AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SMALL
SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHICH AMENDS THE FIJTIJRE LAND USE MAP TO
IN (INDUSTRIAL) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 1.85 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT 10900 U.S. HIGHWAY
1, Ri TIlE EAST CENTRAL PORTION OF THE CITY, WEST OF U.S. 1, AND EAST OF FEC RAILROAD RIGHT4)F-
WAY; FINDING THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT QUALIFIES AS A SMALL SCALE
AMElqD~ UNDER FLORIDA STAIIJTES SECTION 163.3187 (1) (C); PROVIDING FOR COPIES OF THE SMALL
SCALE AMENDMENT TO BE TRANSMITTED TO ALL PARTIES AS REQIdlRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES
SECTION 163.3184 (7); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABiLIiY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Only One Reading
Requi~ed, Advertised Sebastian Page 12/9/98, PH 12/16/98)
The City Attorney again advised that this be treated as a first reading and the public hearing be set for
January 13, 1998; and read Ordinance No. 0-98-22 by title. He also advised that since the applicant was
informed this would be a first reading and was not in attendance, and because this was a quasi-judicial
matter, any testimony should be given at the hearing so the applicant had the opportunity to cross
examine.
Mayor Sullivan said she would give those people who had signed to speak tonight thc opportunity to
speak under Introduction of New Business from the Public if they wished to.
MOTION by CartwrighffPaul
I move to accept the first reading and set the public hearing for Ordinance 98-22 for January 13,
1999.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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13.
II~-TRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS. FROM THE PUBLIC
Item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up
required - limit often minutes for each speaker
The following individuals addressed Council:
Harry Thomas, 654 Balboa Street, Sebastian
Sal Neglia, 461 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian
TAPE li - SIDE Ii (9:35 p.m.)
Tut Connelly, 149 Kildare Drive, Sebastian
Joseph Braun, 6305 River Run Drive, Sebastian
In response to Mr. Neglia, the City Manager said Knights &Columbus should contact Indian River County on
their timetable for Gibson Street; and Mr. Braun was advised that mailing to affected property owners was not
a requirement under Florida Statutes for a small scale land use amendment.
14. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECQMMI(NDATi ONS
Mr. Neuberger reported on the recent Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting (MPO).
Mayor Sullivan reported on her Mayor's committee regarding the proposed US 1 expansion, the committee's
presentation to MPO, and the MPO's deletion of the proposal to approve the six laning. She said she was
going to continue her committee, and a lengthy discussion followed on appropriate procedures for
establishment of committees and it was suggested that this be an agenda item on January 13, 1999 to
officially establish the committee.
15. OLD BUSINESS - None
16. NEW BUSIN~$_~
98.210
First Reading of Ordinance No. Q-98-23 - Rezoning Fischer Property U.S. Highway Qtle - Schedule
Quasi-Judicial Publi~ Hearing ~Growth Management Transmittal. Cil~ Attorney Opinion, 0-98-23,
Application, Map. S_t~ff Reporl, P & Z Recommendation)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REZONINO CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10900 U.S. HIGHWAY I CONTAINING 1.85 ACRES MORE OR LESS, FROM COR
(COMIvlERCIAL OFFICE RESIDENTIAL) TO IN (INDUSTRIAL); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT I tEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABiLITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-98-23 by title only and reiterated his opimon as stated in
his letter dated December 4, 1998 (see attached).
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MOTION by Wininger/Neuberger
I move to accept the first reading of Ordinance No. 0-98-23 and set public hearing and
second reading for adoption hearing on January 13, 1999.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Wininger - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
98.220
First Reading of Ordinance No. O-99-01 - Exchange of ?£opcrty with Louisiana Properly Owner -
Schedule Public I~I~.0j-ilag f~t 1/13/99 (City Manager Transmittal 12/10/98, O-99-1, 4/1198 Survey,
Leglll. De~grjptions, Warranty Deed)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DECLARING A PUBLIC
NEED FOR A LAND SWAP; AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF SAID LANDS; SETTING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION by Wininger/Cartwright
I move to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 0-99-1 and set the second reading and
the public hearing for January 13, 1999, and set as a stipulation that Mr. Morrison pay $1.67 per
square foot for 315.7 square feet yielding $527.22 payable to the City of Sebastian and to assume all
recording costs.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
98.221
Use of City Stationary (Req~q~tccl by Vice Mayor Wininger) (Four Excerpts of City Council Minutes
Re: Subject)
Discussion took place on backup provided relative to previous Council discussions on use of
stationary, particularly October 2, 1996. The City Attorney was directed to draft a resolution to
establish a policy.
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MOTION by Sullivan/Neuberger
I'd like to extend the meeting to complete the agenda or to 11 pm, whichever comes first.
VOICE VOTE on the motion failed 2-3 (Cartwright, Wininger, Paul - nay)
The following items were not addressed and will be carried to the January 13, 1999 agenda.
98.215
Request for Temporary Civil Engineer Through End of Fiscal Year 1999 w/Funding from Capital
Improvement Program Funds - Postponed from 12/2/98 (Public Works Transmittal 12/9/98,
Justification)
17. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
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Mr. Chuck Neuberger
Mr. Larry Paul
Mayor Ruth Sullivan
Vice Mayor Martha Wininger
Mrs. Louise Cartwright
18. Mayor Sullivan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:30 p.m.
Approved at the c'~,.~ /3
~ Katlu3m M. O'Ha{Iora~CMC,/AAE
City Clerk
,1998, Regular City Council Meeting.
Mayor
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~/ or, as appropriate in the case of specific provisions of this
· ,'~": Ordinance, any board, bureau, authority, agency, commission,
department of, or any other entity of or acting on behalf of, the
City of Sebastian, Florida, or any duly authorized officer,
official, employee, or agent thereof, any designee of any of the
foregoing, or any successor thereto,
"Gross Revenue" means all revenue, including advertising
revenue, which is received by the Grantee, by any Affiliated
Person, and any other Person from or in connection with the
distribution of any ~ aervice on the System or the provision of
any service related activity in connection with providing Service
on the System. Gross Revenue shall not include the revenue of any
'Affiliated Person and other Person, including, without
limitation, a supplier of programming of the Grantee, to the
extent that said Revenue is also included in Gross Revenue of the
Grantee, In no event shall Gross Revenue include any revenue of
the Grantee or any other Person which is received directly from
the sale of merchandise through.any ~ aervice distributed over
the System (other than that portion of such revenue which
represents or can be attributed to a Subscriber fee or a payment
for the use of the System for the sale of such merchandise, which
portion shall be included in Gross Revenue).
There shall be deducted from Gross Revenues: bad debts written
off by Grantee in normal course of its business provided however,
that bad debt recoveries from or in connection with the
distribution of any ~ aervice on the System or the provision of
any service related activity in connection with providing Service
on the System shall be included in Gross Revenue; and refunds
made to Subscribers or other third parties.
Gross ~Jvenues shall not include:
(1) Any tax of general applicability imposed upon a Grantee or
upon the Grantee ~ subscribers by the Cf%y, state, federal or any
other governmental entity and required to be collected by the
Grantee and passed through to the taxing entity (including, but
not limited to, user taxes, service taxes and communications
taxes), provided~such taxes are identified as a 'seParate line
item on subscriber statements:
(2) Any revenue received by the Grantee from any Person for
services not attributable in whole or in part to its Cable System
or to other communications services serving the City, including
but not limited to revenue derived from electronics retailing,
mail marketing or telephone answering services independent of
Grantee's Cable System or other communications services, delivery
services and video production services for programming or other
(F) Nothing in this Ordinance shall ( i )abrogate the right of
the Grantor to perform any public works or public improvements of
any description, (ii) be construed as a waiver of any codes or
ordinances of the Grantor or of the Grantor's right to require
the Grantee or any Person utilizing the System to secure the
appropriate permits or authorizations for such use, or (iii) be
construed as a waiver or release of the rights of the Grantor in
and to the Rights-of-Way. In the event that all or part of the
Rights-of-Way within the Franchise Area are eliminated,
discontinued and closed, the Franchise shall cease with respect
to such Rights-of-Way upon the effective date of the final action
of the Grantor with respect thereto.
(G) Nothing in this Ordinance authorizes the Grantee to provide
non-cable services. Consistent with applicable law, the Grantee
may. if necessary~ petition the Grantor for the authority to
provide Non-cable Services, and the Grantor may grant such
authority on terms and conditions that the Grantor reasonably
determines are appropriate in the circumstances.
Section 5. - Term of Franchise
(A) The Franchise and rights herein granted shall take effect and
be in force from and after the final passage hereof, as required
by law and upon the filing of an acceptance by Grantee of all the
terms thereof with the Grantor and shall, unless sooner
terminated pursuant to this Ordinance or applicable law, continue
in force and effect for a term of ten (10) years after the
effective date of this Franchise. Falcon Cable Media, a
California limited partnership shall have the option to renew
this franchise for'an additional term of five (5) years, provided
that it is in substantial compliance with the material terms of
this ordinance at the time of its expiration, by providing
written notice of the intent to renew to Grantor in the time and
manner provided by federal law or, in the absence of such
guidance, no later than three (3) years prior to expiration of
the initial term herein.
(B) If the Grantor grants a subsequent cable operator in its
negotiation process a term longer than ten (10) years, and if the
terms and conditions of Section 6, the definition of Gross
Revenue in Section 3, and Appendix C of this Franchise are not
materially less favorable to the Grantor than the similar terms
and conditions of the grant of franchise between the Grantor and
the subsequent cable operator, the Grantor will change the length
of the term of
(A) As compensation for the Franchise, the Grantee shall pay, or
cause to be paid, to the Grantor the amounts set forth in this
Section 6(A)
(1) The Grantee shall pay to the Grantor franchise
percent (3%) of Gross Revenue, as defined herein.
fees of three
(2) All such payments of franchise fees shall be made on a
quarterly basis and shall be remitted simultaneously with the
submission of the Grantee's quarterly report required pursuant to
Section 6(A)(3). The franchise fcc ~hall be carried en the boekD
of the franchisee as an epe~ating expense and. to the ~c~t
at}owcd BY tJw. mh~tt not bo itemized on the company's s~b~criber
(3) The Grantee shall submit to the Grantor a report, in such
form and containing such detail as the Grantor shall reasonably.
require, not later than thirty (30) days after the last day of
each quarter throughout the term of this Ordinance setting forth
the Gross Revenue for the preceding quarter.
(4) No acceptance of any franchise fee payment by the Grantor
shall be construed as an accord and satisfaction that the amount
paid is in fact the correct amount for a release of any claim
that the Grantor may have, or further or additional sums payable
under this Ordinance, and all amounts paid shall be subject to
audit and recomputation by the Grantor.
If, as a result oZ' such audit or any other review, the Grantor
determines that the Grantee has underpaid its fees in any twelve
(12) month period by five percent (5%) or more, then, in addition
to making full payment of the relevant obligation, the Grantee
shall reimburse the Grantor for all of the reasonable costs
associated with the audit or review, including all reasonable
out-of-pocket costs and fees for attorneys, accountants, and
other consultants~
(5) If the Grantee collects from Subscribers any amounts to be
paid to leased access programmers for the provisJ0n of Services
on the System that would not otherwise be included in the
delinition of Gross Revenue, the Grantee shall deduct the same
percentage from such amounts as the then-applicable franchise fee
percentage pursuant to Section 6(A)(1) and include such deducted
amounts in its payment to the Grantor pursuant to this Section
6(A) and include such payments in its report pursuant to Section
6(A)(3).
(6) The Grantee shall ensure, through contract or other
arrangement, that any Person other than the Grantee who collects
from Subscribers amounts that would constitute Gross Revenue if
received directly by the Grantee (e.g., from a Person who leases
a Channel pursuant to Section 612 of the Cable Act) is required
to remit to the Grantor quarterly a percentage of such amounts
collected which is equal to the then-applicable franchise fee.
Such contract or arrangement must also require the Person to
submit a quarterly report which meets the requirements of Section
6(A)(3) 'and must entitle the Grantor to enforce the fee and
reporting requirements directly against the Person.
(B) The parties agree that the compensation and other payments to
be made pursuant to this Section 6 and any other provision of
this Ordinance are not a tax and are not in the nature of a .tax
and are in addition to any and all taxes of general applicability
or other fees or charges (including any fees or charges which may
be imposed on the Grantee for the use of poles, conduits or
similar facilities that may be owned or controlled by the
Grantor) which the Grantee or any Affiliated Person shall be
required to pay to the Grantor.
(C) If any payment required by this Ordinance is not actually
received by the Grantor on or before the applicable date fixed i'n
this Ordinance or by the Grantor, the Grantee shall pay interest
thereon, from the due date to the date paid at a rate of one
percent (1%) per month, compounded monthly, for' the period of
delinquency. If the Grantor retains an attorney to collect any
payment, and it prevails, Grantee shall be obligated to reimburse
Grantor for its reasonable costs and fees incurred in collecting
the delinquent payment,
(D) if the Grantee continues to operate all or any part of the
System after the term of the Franchise, then the Grantee shall
continue to comply with all applicable provisions of this
Ordinance, including, without limitation, all compensation and
other payment provisions of this Ordinance, throughout the period
of such continued operation, provided that any such continued
operation shall in no way be construed as a renewal or other
extension of the Franchise.
Section 7. - The System
(A) The Grantee shall construct, operate, maintain, and upgr'ade
the System as provided in this Ordinance.
(B) The Grantee shall build the System in the schedule and-as
otherwise provided in Appendix A. Upon completion of the System,
it shall be capable of providing at least eighty-four (84
activated downstream video Channels, ~ a minimum uputream
d~ign capacity for upstream~ of thirty fi¥c (35) M~Z, an
emergency override mechanism tied\ into the Indian River County
Emergency Management Services, and\the other characteristics set
forth on Appendix A.
(C) The Grantee shall construct opera~e, maintain and upgrade the
System such that it is capable of Iransmitting and receiving
the Franchise to any Person or entity not wholly owned by Falcon Cable Media,
a California limited partnership, either directly or through a wholly-owned
subsidiary, without the prior written consent of the Grantor. Such consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(B) No change in Control of the Grantee, the System or the Franchise to any
Person or entity not majority owned or controlled by Falcon Cable Media, a
California limited partnership, either directly or through a majority-owned or
controlled subsidiary, shall occur after the Effective Date, by act of the
Grantee or by act of any Person holding Control of the Grantee, the System or
the Franchise, by operation of law, or otherwise, without the prior written
consent of the Grantor. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Notwithstafiding the provisions of this franc]~is~ r~qkuiri~9
~onsent b~ the fr~nchi~in9 authority to a transfer Df ownership~
£he City ~ckno~ledges and 9raDts it~ consent ~o the pe~din9
t~ansaction pursuant .to ~j~ich TCI FALCON HOLDINGS, which .is a 46%
nlinori ty owner of Falcon' a ultimate parent DompaDy. ~al CQ~l
Communications, L. P,. will be~om~ a wholly owned subsidiary of
AT&T ~orporation,
(C) Any request for approval shall be handled by the Grantor in accordanc~e
with its customary rules and procedures. In connection with any request for
approval, the Grantee shall submit to the Grantor such information as the
Grantor may reasonably request.
Section 14. -- spe~ifio Rights and Re_medi~s
(A) The Grantee agrees that the Grantor shall have the specific rights and
remedies set forth in this Section 14. These rights and remedies, are in
addition to any and all other rights or remedies, now or hereafter available
to the Grantor to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance, and will not be
deemed waived by the exercise of any other right or remedy. The exercise of
any such right or remedy by the Grantor shall not release the Grantee from its
obligations or any liability under this Ordinance, except as expressly
provided for in this Ordinance or as necessary to avoid duplicative recovery
from or payments by the Grantee.
(B) Events of default -
(1 The Grantee agrees that an Event of Default shall include, but shall not
be limited to, any of the following acts or failures to act by the Grantee:
(a Any failure to comply with any material provision of this Ordinance that
is not cured within thirty (30) days after notice pursuant to Section
14(B)(3);
(b) The occurrence of any event which may reasonably lead to the foreclosure
or other similar judicial or nonjudicial sale of all or any material part of
the System;
(c) The condemnation by a public authority other than the Grantor, or sale or
dedication under threat or in lieu of condemnation, of all or any part of the
System, the effect of which would materially frustrate or impede the ability
of the Grantee to carry out its
(2) the liability insurance and indemnity provisions of this Ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect during the period in which the System is being
removed and the associated repairs to the Rights-of-Way and other property are
being made; and
(3) if in the reasonable judgment of the Grantor, the Grantee fails to
substantially complete removal, including repair of the Rights-of-Way
and other property within twelve (12) months of the Grantor's issuance
of a removal order, the Grantor shall have the right to: (A) authorize
removal of the System, at the Grantee's cost, by another Person; and
(B) declare that all rights, title and interest to the System belong
to the Grantor, including any portion of the System not designated for
removal, without compensation to the Grantee. The Grantee shall
execute and deliver such documents as the Grantor may request to
evidence such ownership by the Grantor.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee may dispose of any portion
of the System not designated by the Grantor for removal during such
twelve (12) month period provided however, that if the Grantee fails
to complete the removal of the portion(s) of the System designated for
removal by the Grantor within such period, then all such portion(s) of
the System not disposed of and all amounts collected for any
portion(s) of the System disposed of by the Grantee during such period
shall belong to the Grantor, with no price due to the Grantee.
Prior tQ the ex~rcise ol the provisions o[ this subsectio~
Grantee may request an extension of the rgmoval period iQr g~od
cause, includiDg active good-faith negotiations for th~ sale
th~ Syste~ or parts thereof, add Grantor shall not unreasoOabl~
withhold approval Of such extension request,
(4) Upon any termination and as an alternative to ordering removal of the
System, the Grantor may acquire or effect a transfer to a third party 9f all
or any part of the System and all components thereof necessary to maintain and
operate the System pursuant to the terms of this Ordinance.
(5) The price to be paid to the Grantee upon an acquisition or transfer by the
Grantor shall depend upon the nature of the termination as follows:
(a) If the Franchise expires without the Grantee seeking renewal or if the
renewal is denied, then the price shall be the fair market value of the System
valued as a going concern with a deduction for the value allocable to the
Franchise itself; and
(b) If the termination is due to a revocation of the Franchise for cause, such
as the occurrence of an Event of Default as provided in Section 14(B), the
price shall be an equitable price, considering the injury to the Grantor and
the residents of the City of Sebastian and with no value allocable to the
Franchise itself.
(E) In the event of any acquisition, transfer or Abandonment pursuant to
Section 14(D), the Grantee shall:
(1) cooperate with the Grantor or third party in maintaining
Ordinance based on a change in law, should the law pertaining to that
particular provision change subsequent to the execution of this
ordinance. The Grantee agrees that it will not challenge the Grantor's
authority to enter into this Ordinance as of the effective date
hereof.
(B) In the event that, after the Effective Date, any court, agency,
commission, legislative-body, or other authority of competent
jurisdiction: (A) declares this Ordinance invalid, in whole or in
part, or (B) requires the Grantee either to: (a) perform any act which
is inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance or (b) cease
performing any act required by any provision of this Ordinance, then
the Grantee and the Grantor shall enter into good faith negotiations
to amend this Ordinance, so as to enable the Grantee to perform
obligations and provide Services for the benefit of the Grantor and
others equivalent to those immediately prior to such declaration or
requirement, to the maximum extent consistent with said declaration or
requirement. In connection with such negotiations, the Grantor and the
Grantee shall consider whether the circumstances existing at that time
are such that the Grantee should continue to perform such obligations
or their equivalent.
(C) To the extent that any statute, rule, regulation, ordinance or any
other law is enacted, adopted, repealed, amended, modified, changed or
interpreted in any way during the term of this Ordinance so as to
enhance the Grantor's ability to meet the cable-related needs and
interests of the community, or increase Grantor's ability to regulate
Grantee and the Cable System, the Grantor and the Grantee shall
negotiate in good faith as to what modifications to this Ordinance
including Appendixe~ A, B, C and D, or regulation of the System might
be appropriate to reflect such enactment, adoption, repeal, amendment,
modification, change or interpretation.
Section 17. -- Miscellaneous
(A) Controlling Authorities. This Ordinance is made with the
understanding that its provisions are controlled by the Cable
Act, other federal laws, state laws, and all applicable local
laws, ordinances, and regulations.
(B) Appendices. The Appendices to this Ordinance, attached
hereto, and all portions thereof and exhibits thereto, are,
except as otherwise specified in such Appendices, incorporated
herein by reference and expressly made a part of this Ordinance.
(C) Enforceability of A~reement: No Opposition. By execution of
this Ordinance, the Grantor and Grantee acknowledges the validity
of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance under applicable
~tatutory. ~dmini~trative a~d case law in existence on the
Effective Date. and pledges it will not assert in any manner at
any time or in any forum that this Ordinance, the Franchise. or
the processes and procedures pursuant to which this Ordinance was
(N) Modification. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, any Appendix
to this Ordinance, or applicable law, no provision of this Ordinance nor any
Appendix to this Ordinance, shall be amended or otherwise modified, in whole
or in part, except by an instrument, in writing, duly executed by the Grantor
and the Grantee, which amendment shall be authorized on behalf of the Grantor'
through the adoption of an appropriate resolution or order by
Council, as required by applicable law.
(0) Delays and Failures Beyond Control of Grantee. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Ordinance, the Grantee shall not be liable for delay in
performance of, or failure to perform, in whole or in part, its obligations
pursuant to this Ordinance due to strike, war or act of war (whether an actual
declaration of was is made or not), insurrection, riot, act of public enemy,
accident fire, flood or other act of God, technical failure, sabotage or other
events, where the Grantee has exercised all due care in the prevention
thereof, to the extent that such causes or other events are beyond the control
of the Grantee and such causes or events are without the fault or negligence
of the Grantee.
In the event that any such delay in performance or failure to perform affects
only part of the Grantee's capacity to perform, the Grantee shall perform to
the maximum extent it is able to do so and shall take all steps within its
power to correct such cause(s). The Grantee agrees that in correcting such
cause(s), it shall take all reasonable steps to do so in as expeditious' a
manner as possible. The Grantee shall notify the Grantor in writing of the
occurrence of an event covered by this Section within five (5) business days
of the date upon which the Grantee learns of its occurrence.
Section 18. -- Acceptance
Within ~hirt~/ (30) days o3 adoption~ Grantee shall signify its
acceptance of the Franchise terms in writin9~ and ~eCUt~iD~ o~
~he ~ranchise a~r~em~nt must be completed within thirty (30~ days
khereafter, o~ the Bpproval hereof by ~bD ~i~Y Council shall be
rendered yoid. prior- to thc City Comg~i~si~n'~ approval of this
Ordinance ~y ~lin~ ~eh writhe5 aeccptancc w~th ~ho City Clerk.
Section 19. -- Publication in Accordance With Law
This Ordinance shall
requirements of law.
be published in accordance with the
Section 20. -- Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and
Grantee's execution of the franchise agreement,
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember
The motion was seconded by Councilmember
and, upon being put into a vote, the vote
was as follows:
APPENDIX A
THE SYSTEM
1. SYSTEM AND CAPACITY
a. System Design. The Cable System-shall be bailt--to a 750 MI-IZ design and will meet the standards set
out i~4his appendix. The plant hardware shall- be 1 GI-Iz passives, t Gidz taps. (t- GHz active platforms),
750 MHz amplifiers and other actives; and 60 volt po~vering. The System shall be capable of 86 84 analog
channels (50 ~o 550 MI-Iz), ~vith 300 MHz being reserved for future usc including, bat not limited to,
digital-transmission .(550 to 750 MI-Iz) in the for~vard direction-and 5 to 40 MHz in the reverse direetiom.
The System shall use all new fiber optics, coaxial cable and electronic and passive devices.
Notwithstanding the above, Grantee may lease fiber-from-a~ third party ~o integrate into the Cable System
whenever technically feasible. The gystem shall be designed so that ninety five percent-{95%) of the time
there are no more than t~vo (2) line extenders in cascades and no more than three (3) system-amplifiers in
cascade. All-aerial system amplifiers shall incorporate pilot contr~lled-AGC level-control.
The System shall be designed and constraoted in accordance with the standards listed below, and the fiber
sable shall have not more than 7.4 dB of toss behveen the distribution CO and the fiber terminal. The
follow/ng design specifications shall-be adhered to. The System shall be operated in accordance with
performance standards which meet FCC regulations and specifications after the System is constructed in
e-Oral,lance with this seotion and the design-standards below. The Grantee's ~ompliance with the
performance standards of the FCC shall constitute compliance with the ongoing technical standards
required by this Agreement~
8ystem Design Minimt~m
C/N 47 dB
XMOD 53 dB
CTB , 53 dB
CSO 53 dB
I-IUM 3%
b. Construction Oversight. Grantee ~hali over see the construction. The oversight shall be headed by a
Construction Manager with field engineers and field planning/quality control persons dedicated to the
construction project. One hundred percent (100%) of the System shall be visually inspected to insure
compliance and ten percent (10%) of all work shall be tested by the system operator and system
technicians. If during testing or inspection, the Grantee finds the quality of work to be substandard, the
Grantee shall use its best efforts to take the necessary corrective action in a timely manner. Grantee shall
contact in person or by telephone ten percent (10%) of the subscribers to assess the quality of the work
performed and any construction problems. The general contractor building the System shall supervise any
components of the System construction undertaken by independent contractors.
Richard Stringer
City of Sebastian
November 25, 1998
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Section 13(A). Change entity. Affiliate transfers should be exempted from the consent
requirement.
(B) Change entity.
Section 14(B)(1)(d). Change "faking" to "taking."
(B)(2). Correct reft to Sec. 14(B)(3). Change "tem" to "term."
(D)(3). We will not waive our rights to an equitable price for the system (under Sectiln ~'--
627 of the Cable Act) pursuant to a forced sale of the system.
(F). Change entity..
(F)( 1 ). Change "semis" to "terms."
(F)(3)(iii). Reference is to Section 653 of 1996 Act.
(G). Change entity. "as may be amended."
Section 17(C). We cannot make the required acknowledgment without the revisions
given the constantly changing status of the law. There are too many unresolved issues at
the FCC that could affect the terms of any franchise.
(D) Change entity.
(J) Change municipality.
(O) "declaration of war."
Appendix A
Section 1 (a)-(f). We cannot agree to the design and equipment requirements specified by
this appendix. The appendix reflects the design of an urban market. The City of
Sebastian, like many Falcon systems, actually has the characteristics of a small system.
We must reserve the right to design and build the system in accordance with our proven
experience in these markets. Furthermore, Section 624 (e) of the Cable Act does not
allow States or franchising authorities to "prohibit, condition or restrict a cable system's
use of any type of subscriber equipment or any transmission technology." References to
750 MHz design are therefore not acceptable. We can accept upgrade language as
follows:
~/Grantee~ agrees that, in consideration of the City's renewal of the Franchise, it will
[ ?grade the cable system within twenty-four (24) months of the effective date of
x this agreement. The upgraded system will be completed so as to provide the
capability of passing a lninimum of eighty-four (84) channels on an analog and/or
digital basis through its trunk and feeder lines. Falcon may provide programming
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services by any 'acceptable technology. For example, Falcon may utilize digital
compression to achieve the programming services capacity requirement.
The upgraded system will utilize components capable of meeting or exceeding the
minimum FCC technical requirements. Such components may include fiber optic
cable, upgraded electronics, and other items to ensure improved signal quality and
reliability of the system. As part of the system upgrade, Falcon agrees that it will
ensure the quality and reliability of signals currently being transmitted to the City
higOf Sebastian, and that all signals transmitted on the Sebastian cable system shall
meet all federal technical standards applicable to television signal quality. The
transmission technology will meet all federal technology specifications and pass a
h quality video signal to subscribers.
g. The emergency, alert requirement needs to be clarified to the extent that the system is
already in compliance with FCC requirements. ~
j. See comment re paragraph "a" above.
p. Requiring stereo on all channels greatly increases the costs of the rebuild, which
ultimately will be passed through to subscribers. Perhaps, only a list of certain channels
should be required.
Appendix B.
Underground Facilities. As-built drawings are not yet complete and therefore would not
be available until 30 days after they have been completed.
Excavations. Our normal practice is to provide twenty-four (24) inches cover.
Existing Utilities. We can agree to the following language:
Grantee shall place and maintain cables in accordance with NEC and NESC requirements
and all local codes.
Appendix C
B. The PEG interconnection requirement should specify that "local cable systems"
means systems within the Franchise Area.
D. If required, the annual grant would be itemized on subscriber bills.
Appendix D
See comment to Section lO(B) above. Thirty day notice is not required for changes in
franchise fees or other regulatory fees or where the change is otherwise not within our
contro 1.
predominately carry programming services available to Cable Systems throughout the life of the
Franchise.
k. Standby Power. Grantee shall provide a twenty-four (24) hour power-generating capacity at the
head end. Grantee shall maintain standby power system supplies, rated for at least two (2) hours
duration at all optical node locations in the distribution network.
I. Parental Control. The Grantee shall provide parental control devices that will allow any Channel
or Channels to be locked out. For all scrmnbled Channels, parental control will be an optional
feature of the Grantee's set top box. Grantee shall provide a parental control option without charge
to Subscribers, upon request that shall block out the audio and video of any unscrambled Channels
carrying predominately adult progrmnming.
tn. Performance Testing. Grantee shall perform all system tests and maintenance procedures as
required by and in accordance with: the FCC; this Ordinance; Grantee's standards of good operating
practice, and the National Cable Television Association's test procedure guidelines.
n. Technical Standards. The Cable System permitted to be operated hereunder shall be installed and
operated in conformance with this Ordinance, National Electrical Code, OSHA Rules and
Regulations, where applicable to Cable System construction, and FCC rules and regulations. Aa~y
FCC technical standards or guidelines related to the Cable System and facilities shall be deemed to
be regulations under this Franchise.
o. Employee Identification. Grm~tee shall provide a standard identification document to all
employees, including employees of subcontractors, who shall be in contact with the public. Such
documents shall include a telephone nmnber that can be used to verify identification. In addition,
Grantee shall use its best efforts to clearly identify all field personnel, vehicles, and other major
equipment that are operating under the authority of Grantee.
p. Stereo. The System shall have the capability and shall provide Broadcast Television
Systems Committee (BTSC) stereo signals on all satellite, broadcast and local semices t-hat
transmit them. Channels transmitting in stereo and on a minimum of eight 1~8,) satellite
services provided in the basic tier.
q. State of the Art. Throughout the term of the Franchise, Grantee shall construct, operate,
maintain, and upgrade the Cable System in order to ensure that it continuously conforms to
the State of the Art.
r. Upstream Signals. To the extent that Grantee chooses to design its Cable System for two-
way capability, Grantee agrees to use all reasonable efforts to design such two-way
capability so as to permit the future implementation of upstream signal carriage without
requiring modifications to its design. Grantee shall be required to offer two-way Services
for Subscribers only following satisfaction of each of the following conditions: (i) the
offering of such two-way Services is permissible under applicable federal and state laws,
Ordinances, rules and regulations, (ii) the Grantee has secured all certificates, licenses,
authorizations and approvals from federal and state
D. Education and Government Access Support. Grantee shall provide an annual grant to
Grantor to be used in support of the production of local educational, and governmental
access programming (the "Annual Grant"). The Grantor can require such funds to be paid
quarterly if demand for such is made by other cable operator producing such programs.
Upon receipt, Grantor shall pay such funds to the local other cable operator currently
providing services and equipment in support of such programming, or to any successor or
successors which are charged with such responsibilities. Grantor may condition its
remittance to the other operator, or any successor, upon the operator's compliance with all
franchise requirements, particularly those related to access program production and
intercormection with other cable systems. This Annual Grant from the Grantee shall not be
considered as a credit against Grantee's Franchise fee. Grantor shall provide the Grantee
with a complete accounting annually for the distribution of funds granted pursuant to this'
Paragraph D. The Annual Grant provided by Grantee hereunder shall be the sum of seven
cents ($.07), per month per the average number of Subscribers in the City each month..to
Grantee's Cable System's Basic Tier. The monthly rate will be adjusted annually for
inflation by the Consumer Price Index (CPI - Southeastern U.S. for ali urban consumers or
the best replacement if no longer available). Partial one cent increments will be rounded to
the next whole one cent payment. The Annual Grant payment(s), along with a brief
summary of the Subscriber information upon which it is based, shall be delivered to
Grantor within sixty (60) days after each calendar year or quarters as appropriate.
Calculation of the grant will commence with the first calendar month during which
Grantee obtains Its first Subscriber in the City. In lieu of the Annual Grant in support of
access programming outlined in this Paragraph D, upon the mutual agreement of Grantor
and Grantee, Grantee may provide access programming support utilizing Grantee's mobile
production van as mutually agreed to by the Grantor and Grantee. The provision of such
Services, if any, by Grantee shall be subject to the provisions of Paragraph F below.
E. Government Access Facilities Grant. Grantee will provide Grantor with appropriate
government access-I~oduction e~t~ipment and facilities- to opet:ate the facilities and
equipment necessary for live broadcast of City Council meetings from the City Council
Chambers. Grantor will require an equivalent grant from any other cable provider in the
granting of any franchises.
F. Operation of Access Programming Facilities or Equipment. To the extent Grantee agrees with
Grantor to provide, maintain, or operate any facilities or equipment used to produce educational and
governmental access programming, Grantee shall do so for the benefit of itself and all
interconuected cable operators. Without Grantor's express written permission to do otherwise,
Grantee shall not use its brand name or send any promotional or other announcements with respect
to Grantee's service on any education or government access Channel or use such Channels in any
manner that would make distribution of the programming on. such Channels unsuitable for any
interconnected cable operator. Grantee shall provide the programming or signal related to any access
progrmnming produced pursuant to its obligations hereunder to all interconnected cable operators so
that all cable subscribers in the City can obtain access to such programming regardless of who
provides their cable service. Grantor shall cause all other cable operators providing interconnection
or carriage of educational or governmental access progrmnming to be bound to provisions similar to
this Paragraph F upon grant of such franchise agreements.