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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07162003 WORKSHOPCII'Y OF HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,2003 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA PURPOSE: DISCUSS USE OF YACHT CLUB RAMP/CAVCORP PROPERTY FINALIZE DISCUSSION ON PARK USE Mayor Barnes called the workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Walter Barnes Vice-Mayor Raymond Coniglio Councilmember Joe Barczyk Councilmember James Hill Councilmember Nathan McCollum Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Public Works Director, Terry Hill Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy City Council Workshop July 16, 2003 Page Two WORKSHOP ITEMS Discuss Use of Yacht Club Ramp/Cavcorp Property and Finalize Discussion on Park Use If Necessary A lengthy discussion took place on the following issues relating to park use: · sale of handmade goods vs. manufactured goods · suggestion that if current rules of procedure are utilized, Council can make appropriate decisions · advice from the City Attorney that "flea markets" are currently allowed only as conditional uses in industrial zoning · establishing a policy whereby use of vendors at events in the park precipitates taking a request to Council · limiting requests for permits appearing before City Council · basing permit fees on what is being brought into the park · conflicts with more than one event taking place at the same time · using vendors as the catalyst, despite the numbers, and in that case those items can be placed on the consent agenda, and if Council had a problem, they could pull it for discussion · City Attorney advice that permit fees are based on administrative review of the application and are not user fees, and that impact costs should be negotiated separately · City Attorney suggestion that if the number 300 does not seem like a good breaking point it can be changed, or that fees can be based on review. · concerns about discrimination issues in deciding who can and cannot use the park · organizations such as the Art Club who have been conducting shows in the park for many years, their benefit to the community, and the fact that they do not impact city staff · recommendation to come up with a list of non-profits in Indian River County and giving those groups who do not impact the City a break on the application fee · suggestion that if the City Manager determines a use would not cause problems he could waive the fee · City Attorney advice that there is currently a rule that non-profits are charged half fees for use of Yacht Club/Community Center, and if considering waiving the administrative charge, it should be determined that the use benefits the citizens of Sebastian, and grant issues probably would not come into play. · recommendation to consider defining cultural and charitable organizations and the benefit of the event to the city and defining them in the code · City Attorney advice that including churches in general would get into church and state questions, thus the importance of looking at the fundraiser purpose · current policy governing use of police officers at Community Center and Yacht Club functions and recommendation to simply have an attendant · Use of city parks other than Riverview for events 2 City Council Workshop July 16, 2003 Page Three The following members of the public addressed Council: Louise Kautenberg, suggested using other parks for events Alice Russell, Sebastian River Art Club, thanked Council for consideration of waivers Damian Gilliams, suggested that adjacent businesses be notified by phone or letter if streets are going to be closed for events prior to action being taken. Mr. Hill agreed that there would be no harm in notifying property owners that roads are being considered for closure. Yacht Club Ramp/Cavcorp Property A lengthy discussion took place on the following issues relating to Yacht Club ramp and Cavcorp property use: · Parking conflicts with fishing tournaments and other permitted events, and the need to clear fishing tournaments with the City first · the current code requirement for a special event permit for fishing tournaments, and advice from the City Attorney that the language may have to be made more specific · suggestion that if staff is checking to see if there are any other events this could ease some of the problem · the need for police or other official presence at the Yacht Club ramp on weekends to keep the peace because rules are being ignored · advice from the City Attorney that Council cannot impose a charge for parking at Cavcorp or use of the Yacht Club ramp due to grant issues, but could implement a boat sticker policy · request to research yacht club ramp funding based on discussions he recalls from the 1980s. · concurrence by the Council to reduce allowable docking time from one hour to fifteen minutes · suggestion that parking on the east side of Riverview Park be limited · suggestion to use a dockmaster or other city employee ° consideration in the future for overnight docking which would require part-time help. City Council Workshop July 16, 2003 Page Four The following members of the public addressed City Council: Fred Clemente, Easy Street, asked what department handles permits for tournaments and was informed it was Growth Management Department. He said it seems like people are getting lax. He suggested a dockmaster be used at the Yacht Club ramp. Dennis O'Hara, Georgia Boulevard, agreed with a permit for a fishing tournament and suggested that when receiving a permit, the permittee would be issued enough stickers for the tournament participants. He said he supports a sticker policy. Lonnie Powell, Maple Street, said the City considered stickers twelve years ago and for several years. He said he would like to see boaters pay to fund needed personnel or programs. Louise Kautenberg, discussed regular car parking in the Cavcorp property and said it was time to regulate it. Damian Gilliams objected to a private marina business having to obtain a special events permit for a fishing tournament, and recommended studying the issue more. Fred Clemente, Easy Street, said all special events should have permits, and parking use should require permits. 4. Being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjourned the Workshop at 8:50 p.m. Approved at the August 13, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting. Walter W. Barnes, Mayor 4