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Home My WebLink About05092001HOME OF PEUCAN iSLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 2. 3. 4. Mayor Barnes called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. There was a moment of silence. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Walter Barnes Vice Mayor Ben A. Bishop Mr. Joe Barczyk Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr. Mr. James Hill Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio City Engineer, Ralph Brescia Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass Public Works Director, Terry Hill Parks Superintendent, Chris McCarthy Administrative Secretary, Joanne Sandberg i~gular City Council Meeting ay 9, 2001 ge Two AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a majority vote of City Council members (R-99-21) None. 6. PROCLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 01,121 A. Proclamation - National Police Week - Sgt. Mike Beyer Accepting Mayor Barnes read and presented the proclamation to Sergeant Mike Beyer. 01.122 B. Proclamation - Civility Month Mayor Barnes read the proclamation and it will be forwarded to 01.123 C. Employee of the Quarter Presentation Mayor Barnes read and presented plaques to the Employees of the First Quarter, Information Specialist, Ann Rousseau and Administrative Secretary, Joanne Sandberg. 7. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS Reported on: 1) described material he had presented regarding the City's discussions with the Eagle's Nest restaurant; 2) advised that the stormwater utility is scheduled for the tax bill coming out in October following several public hearings; 3) described material he had presented tonight regarding legal requirements to impose a recreational impact fee. 8. CITY MANAGER MATTERS The City Manager reported a banner acknowledging that the newly installed landscaping at the east side of City Hall by Sebastian River High School students is a certified Florida yard; and that grant funding in the amount of $1,250 from the University of Florida Extension service was received. 01.093 A. Barber Street Sports Complex Future Parkin(~ Logistics [No Backup)) The City Engineer reported on use of Tract E and the west side of Fairfield for additional Barber Street Sports Complex parking and establishment of a drop-off area at the Skateboard facility. Discussion took place on cars currently parking on shoulders of side streets and the possibility of putting in angled parking; making Fairfield one-way south; and football and soccer season bulk parking south of Tulip Street. It was suggested that a site plan be prepared and brought back for discussion; and that people could utilize the Little League parking lot more during football/soccer season. Staff was asked to come up with some options and report back. The City Engineer said he would like to watch what effect the skateboard park will have on parking. i~gular City Council Meeting ay 9, 2001 ge Three 01,124 01,125 01,126 Mayor Barnes recognized Boy Scout Troop 598 in the audience with leader and former Mayor Richard Votapka, who introduced the Scoutmaster. Preliminary Estimates for Schumann Drive Irrigation System (PW Director Memo 5/3/01, Quotes) The City Manager reported that the preliminary estimate for the irrigation system utilizing the maxicom system was $120,000. The Public Works Director said there may be less expensive means to provide irrigation with the installation of additional wells. Discussion took place on waiting to assess what more rain might do for the native plants and looking into less expensive methods to irrigate. C. Charter Communications Transfer to AT&T - Status (Letter.) The City Manager reported that a resolution will be presented to City Council on May 23, 2001 transferring Charter Communications to AT&T; and that AT&T reps will be here. D. Banner Displays at Barber Street Sports Complex (No Backu/:)) The City Manager reported there is interest in posting banners at the sports complex by sponsors of sports' teams. Robert Muir, Sebastian Youth Football, asked, in an effort to lower registration fees for children, that local businesses be allowed to hang sponsor banners during games. City Council concurred with allowing sponsor signs to be posted as long as they are taken down after each game and working out logistics with staff. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Hill Mr. Hill reported on the Metropolitan Planning Organization, stating that all municipalities had passed adding the additional Sebastian member and it had gone on to the Governor's office. 3 Regular City Council Meeting May 9, 2001 )age Four B. Mr. Majcher None. C. Mayor Barnes Mayor Barnes discussed the 1993 Council action on closing Fellsmere Road and combining the two park properties; TAPE I - SIDE II (7:48 p.m.) said he agreed with closing the road due to the people who have to cross the road during park events and concurred with the placement of the clock; distributed information from St. Johns River Water Management District regarding water conservation, irrigation, and Florida landscaping and said it would be available in the City Clerk's office; and reminded Council that the City Attorney's appraisal is overdue. D. Vice Mayor Bishop None. E. Mr. Barczvk None. 11. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent 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 City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. A. Approval of Minutes - 4/25/01 Regular Meeting 01.127 Authorize City Manager Travel to Tallahassee from 5/24/01 through 5/25/01 Re: City Hall Building (Old Sebastian Elementary School) Nomination for Listing on National Register of Historic Places (State Historic Preservation Officer Letter 4/24/01) 01.128 Authorize City Attorney Travel to American Bar Association Conference May 15-18, 2001 and Association of Stormwater Utility Conference June 20-23, 2001 (City Attomey Transmittal 5/3/01) 01.129 Do Approve Purchase of Buzz Bar from Menzi USA in the Amount of $9,000 by Piggybacking Sarasota County Bid (Public Works Transmittal 4/25/01, Menzi Letter, PO) MOTION by Hill/Majcher "1 move approval of consent agenda." 4 Regular City Council Meeting May 9, 2001 e Five Ol.OO7 12. 13. ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Bishop - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 PUBLIC HEARING Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. O-01-11 - Portalets (City Manager Transmittal 5/3/01, 0-01-11) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 26-3, LOCATION OF PORTABLE SANITARY FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-01-11 by title and explained the amendments. Mayor Barnes opened and closed the public hearing since there was no public input. MOTION by Majcher/Barczyk "1 move to adopt Ordinance No. O-01-11 ." ROLL CALL: Mr. Bishop - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mayor Barnes - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 INTRODUCTION 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 of ten minutes for each speaker Sal Neglia, Sebastian, objected to dump trucks using Indian River Drive heading to North Central Avenue. Mr. Hill reported that MPO is addressing truck routes. Mr. Neglia again inquired why cars are parking in the City property behind the Chamber building; and objected to locating the clock on Fellsmere Road and installing a concrete pad across Cavcorp. The City Manager reported that there is resurfacing activity going on on North Central Avenue. Rob Muir Youth Football, asked that padding be placed on the skateboard park fence due to its close proximity to the football field; asked that the skateboard park not be open on home game days; and asked that a new access read to the concession building be installed. Regular City Council Meeting 9, 2001 F:)age Six Carolyn Corum, Dolores Street, said the park referred to earlier is Axel T. Jordan Park and was formerly known as Candy Cane Park; inquired about nets to protect the stands at the ballfields, to which the Parks Superintendent responded that the problem is being addressed with nets but he did not believe it will completely solve the problem; and stated that the problem with Schumann median plants will continue. Ray Coniglio, offered additional ideas for the Riverfront area; urged Council to work with current lessees at the Airport and Golf Course with an eye to bringing in future businesses. 14. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATION~ o1.13o Tree Advisory Board 1. Tree Plan for 2001 (Plan) Mayor Barnes called for a motion to accept the plan. MOTION by Hill/Majcher "So moved." VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0 I1.009 Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Appointment to Unexpired Reaular Member Position with Term to Expire 11/2002 (City Clerk Transmittal 4/27/01, Four Applications, Member List, Ad) Applicants Clarence Barton, Gene Rauth, William Verge and Emil Svatik, Jr. were interviewed. MOTION by Bishop/Majcher "I'd like to nominate Gene Rauth to fill the regular member position vacated by Wilbur O'Donnell unexpired term to expire 11/2002. ROLL CALL: Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Bishop - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 MOTION by Hill/Majcher "1'11 move to replace Mr. Rauth's alternate position with William Verge." Regular City Council Meeting laaY 9, 2001 ge Seven ROLL CALL: Mr. Majcher Mr. Hill Mayor Barnes Mr. Bishop Mr. Barczyk - aye - aye - aye - aye - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 15. OLD BUSINESS o1.131 A. Temporary Signs (No Backup) Discussion took place on determining different types of temporary signs, The City Attorney was directed to bring a definition of temporary signs to the next agenda, 01,132 B. Ban Motorboats from Schumann Lake (No BackupJ Mayor Barnes said he had heard from citizens from the area of Schumann Lake requesting that gas boat motors be banned on Schumann Lake. The City Attorney said he would bring back language to delete reference to 3 hp motors; noted there is currently language in the LDC that should be deleted; that the language will be only in the Code; and noted that this would not affect electric motors. t6. NEW BUSINESS 01.133 Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation - US l/Indian River Drive Master Plan (Backu/~ Forthcoming) The Growth Management Director reiterated that this is a compilation of several studies, plans and Codes previously conducted on the Riverfront TAPE II - SIDE I (8:40 p.m.) Carolyn Corum noted that there was a Riverfront Plan adopted in 1996; and expressed concern about statements made that these drawings represent what was previously adopted, She was assured that the pictures were representations of what could be done, and that City property was not going to be sold off. The City Manager said, for the record, no property will be sold. 7 paRegular City Council Meeting ay 9, 2001 ge Eight 01.134 B. The City Attorney advised that consultants use their own discretion in proposing ideas and that no one on staff brought those ideas to them. He recommended an Architectural Review Board be established, Mr, Bishop said he would feel more comfortable if this matter was workshopped prior to making any decisions; and agreed with formation of an Architectural Review Board for the Riverfront Overlay District and CR 512. The City Attorney advised that CR512 projects being built now were on-going prior to adoption of new 512 overlay district regulations. The City Attorney suggested Council digest the plan for a little bit prior to adopting it in the event there are certain elements it does not concur with, The City Manager said he would provide copies of the plan to Council, and a future workshop can be scheduled. City Council concurred. The Growth Management Director said he could mail out workshop notices to affected property owners as it did with the CRA meeting, Resolution No. R-01-37 - Requesting Fair-Share County Funding for Barber Street Sports Complex (City Manaoer Transmittal 5/3/01. R-01-37) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, REQUESTING FAIR-SHARE COUNTY FUNDING FOR THE BARBER STREET SPORTS COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE, The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-01-37 by title, The City Manager briefly reported on the proposed request to Indian River County for fair-share participation funding for Barber Street Sports Complex. The City Attorney suggested two minor amendments, MOTION by Barczyk/Majcher "1 move to approve Resolution No. R-01-37 as amended." ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Bishop - aye Mr, Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 gular City Council Meeting ay 9, 2001 ge Nine 01,135 C. Approve a Special Event Park Use Permit for Democratic Executive Committee's Family Fun Day at Riverview Park with Payment of Appropriate Use Fees on August 18, 2001from 9 am to 4 om - Use of Four Vendors and Electricity Requested - Bob McKinlav Permittee (Parks Su~)erintendent Transmittal, Application for Permit) The City Manager briefly explained the request for a special event. MOTION by Bishop/Barczyk "1'11 move to approve agenda item number 01.135." 01.136 D. o1.137 E. ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Bishop - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Code Enforcement Revision Requests - Sign Ordinance, Parking, Recreational Vehicles, House Numbers. Maintenance of Buildings and Vacant Structures (Police Transmittal 5/3/01) The City Manager reported that steps have been taken to coordinate various staff members related to code enforcement matters, therefore, with the exception of temporary signs, it was not necessary at this time to amend any other codes. Mayor Barnes requested a report on the number of citations issued. Approve Purchase of Mamuee Sign for Riverview Park from JM Stewart Corporation in Sarasota, FL for $9,200.25 from GSA Contract #GS-07F-0376J (Parks Superintendent Transmittal 5/3/01~ Quote and Illustration) The City Manager distributed photographs of signs with one highlighted, which, the Growth Management Director stated, meets Riverfront Overlay District standards (see attached). He noted the cost is $8731.25. Carolyn Corum objected to the sign. Charles Stachel, Coral Reef Street, Sebastian, suggested using the same type of sign as the city limit sign. Sal Neglia said the sign is tacky. lgular City Council Meeting ay 9, 2001 ge Ten It was the consensus of Council that this be sent back to staff for something more homey or rustic or perhaps ask Curt Oxford if he could come up with something. 17. Being no further items, Mayor Barnes adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:35 p.m. Approved at the Walte_~J~.arnes Sally A. Mai,o./ Ci.~, Clerk ,2001 Regular City Council Meeting. HOME OF PELICAN iSLAND SPECIAL MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY g, 2001 - $: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 1. CALL TO ORDER 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. US IlINDIAN RIVER DRIVE MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION BY TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL 5. ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MA TTER CONSIDERED A T THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILiTiES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available in the Council Chambers for all Government Meetings HOME OF PF..UCAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2001 - 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 - '/225 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 - limit of ten minutes per speaker (R-99-21) 1, CALL TO ORDER 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE 4, ROLL CALL 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a majority vote of City Council members (R-99-21) 6. PROCLAMATIONS. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 01.121 A. 01.122 B. 01.123 C, Proclamation - National Police Week - Sgt. Mike Beyer Accepting Proclamation - Civility Month Employee of the Quarter Presentation 01,093 01,124 01.125 01,126 01,127 01.128 01.129 Sm 11. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS CITY MANAGER MATTERS A. Barber Street Sports Complex Future Parking Logistics (No Backup) Preliminary Estimates for Schumann Drive Irrigation System (PW Director Memo 5/3/01, Quotes) C. Charter Communications Transfer to AT&T - Status (Letter) D, Banner Displays at Barber Street Sports Complex (No Backup) CITY CLERK MATTERS CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Hill B. Mr. Majcher C. Mayor Barnes D. Vice Mayor Bishop E. Mr. Barczyk CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent 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 City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. A. Approval of Minutes - 4/25/01 Regular Meeting Authorize City Manager Travel to Tallahassee from 5/24/01 through 5/25/01 Re: City Hall Building (Old Sebastian Elementary School) Nomination for Listing on National Register of Historic Places (State Historic Preservation Officer Letter 4/24/01) Authorize City Attorney Travel to American Bar Association Conference May 15-18, 2001 and Association of Stormwater Utility Conference June 20-23, 2001 (City Attorney Transmittal 5/3/01) Approve Purchase of Buzz Bar from Menzi USA in the Amount of $9,000 by Piggybacking Sarasota County Bid (Public Works Transmittal 4/25/01, Menzi Letter, PO) 01.007 sign-up 01.130 01.009 01.131 01.132 01.133 01.134 12. 13. 14, 15, 16. PUBLIC HEARING Procedures for public hearings: (R-99-21) * Mayor Opens Hearing · Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution , Staff Presentation · Public Input - Limit of Ten Minutes Per Speaker o Staff Summation o Mayor Closes Headng o 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 Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. O-01-11 - Portalets (City Manager Transmittal 5/3/01, 0-01-11) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 26-3, LOCATION OF PORTABLE SANITARY FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILiTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, INTRODUCTION 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 required - limit of ten minutes for each speaker COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS Tree Advisory Board 1. Tree Plan for 2001 (Plan) Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Appointment to Unexpired Regular Member Position with Term to Expire 11/2002 (City Clerk Transmittal 4/27/01, Four Applications, Member List, Ad) OLD BUSINESS A. Temporary Signs (No Backup) B. Ban Motorboats from Schumann Lake (No Backup) NEW BUSINESS Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation - US l/Indian River Drive Master Plan (Backup Forthcoming) Bo Resolution No. R-01-37 - Requesting Fair-Share County Funding for Barber Street Sports Complex (City Manager Transmittal 5/3/01, R-01-37) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, REQUESTING FAIR-SHARE COUNTY FUNDING FOR THE BARBER STREET SPORTS COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. 3 01.135 C. 01,136 D. 01.137 E. Approve a Special Event Park Use Permit for Democratic Executive Committee's Family Fun Day at Riverview Park with Payment of Appropriate Use Fees on August 18, 2001from 9 am to 4 pm - Use of Four Vendors and Electricity Requested - Bob McKinlay Permittee (Parks Superintendent Transmittal, Application for Permit) Code Enforcement Revision Requests - Sign Ordinance, Parking, Recreational Vehicles, House Numbers, Maintenance of Buildings and Vacant Structures (Police Transmittal 5/3/01) Approve Purchase of Marquee Sign for Riverview Park from J M Stewart Corporation in Sarasota, FL for $9,200.25 from GSA Contract #GS-07F-0376J (Parks Superintendent Transmittal 5/3/01, Quote and Illustration) 17. ADJOURN (All meetings shall adjourn at 10:30 p,m. unless extended for up to one half hour by a majodty 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 MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBA TIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA T/ON FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. Assistance Headphones are Available in the Council Chambers for all Government Meetings. Upcominq Meetinqs: May 23, 2001 June 13, 2001 June 27, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET MAY 9, 2001 01.007 Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. O-01-11 - Portalets (City Mana~ler Transmittal 5/3/01, 0-01-11) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 26-3, LOCATION OF PORTABLE SANITARY FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROViDiNG FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NAME " ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC SIGN-UP SHEET MAY 9, 2001 REGULAR MEETING "New Business" as used herein, is defined as an item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months USE THIS FORM ONLY FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE PREPARED AGENDA*- LIMIT OF 10 MINUTES PER SPEAKER If the item on which you wish to speak is on the printed agenda, do not sign this fOrm. The Mayor will call for public input prior to Council deliberation on each agenda item. Please raise your hand when he calls for input. New Subject: New Subject: .......... .... ......................................... New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: