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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05282003 REGULARan of ~~rr~: . rl '~~ r - I HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2003 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor Barnes called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. There was a moment of silence. 3. 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 Airport Director, Jason Milewski City Engineer, David Fisher Finance Director, Mark Mason Golf Course Director, Greg Gardner Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass Police Chief, James Davis Public Works Director, Terry Hill Stormwater Engineer, Ken Jones General Services Director, Paul Wagner Police Lieutenant, Greg Witt Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Two 5. not on may 6e added only upon a unanimous vote o/City Council members (R-03-14) It was the consensus of Council to add further direction to the City Manager relative to waste collection under Proclamations/Announcements item C. 6. PROCLAMATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 03.108 A. Proclamation for Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week Mayor Barnes read and presented the proclamation to City Code Enforcement Officers, Warren Lindquist and Antoine Van Meir. 03.061 B. The City Engineer reported the following: St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) endorsement of the master plan should be received by end of summer, and further discussed conversion to Miami curbs, wet detention facilities, capital improvement plan scheduled for approval on June 11th, and the fact that the City is in good stead with SJRWMD. Eric Groetke, CDM, the City's stormwater consultants, reiterated the City Engineer's presentation, discussed funding opportunities, said that two EPA 319 grants are being pursued and will come back for Council approval, that a SJRW MD grant was submitted today for seawall replacement and dredging in the north area, and cited that canal repair will offset concerns with the Miami curb system which would require filling in Swale areas. The City Manager said he will be coming back to Council for amendments to the Capital Improvements plan and authorization for the 319 grants. The City Attorney stated SJRWMD said after the Stonecrop grant the city would not be eligible for further funding, however, they now say that Sebastian is one of the most forward thinking in terms of stormwater issues. City staff and stormwater consultants were commended for their work. C. Direction to Citv Manager Re• Waste Collection (added to aaendal The City Manager recommended authorization to work with Waste Management for residents who have paid for waste collection service until June 30`". He advised that Waste Management was contacted after the 6 pm meeting and can have two trucks on the road tomorrow. The Finance Director advised that Waste Management should submit a bill and staff include the costs in the 3rd quarter budget amendment. Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Three The City Manager noted that the cost will be approximately $40,000 and Mr. McCollum said he wanted to be assured that all costs incurred by the City are recouped. MOTION by Coniglio/Hill "I make a motion to follow Mr. Moore's recommendation:' ROLL CALL: Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barczyk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 Mayor Barnes advised residents to put their garbage out tomorrow if they are currently under contract and it will be collected. Other avenues for notifying the public were discussed. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine end 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 seperetety. 1.14 A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes - 5/14/03 03.109 B. Appropriate $466.00 and Approve Travel for all City Council Members to Attend t5-2o 77 Annual Florida League of Cities Conference in Lake Buena Vista in August (City Clerk Transmittal 5/19/03, Info) 03.110 C. Approve City Manager Travel to Attend Florida City and County Management 21.24 Association Meetings as Outlined in the 2003/2004 Program Year (City Manager Transmittal 5/20/03, Schedule) 03.111 D. Authorize Payment to FECR in the Amount of $46,749.36 for Barber Street 25.2s Crossing Rebuild and Appropriate $16,064 for the Same (Finance Transmittal 5/19/03, Invoice) 03.112 E. Waive Competitive Bid Process and Authorize New Lease Agreement with 27-3o pay ent Schedule and (Leas ngsVerb8age (Golf Couese TransmittaRate, 5/21/03, Letter, Lease) 03.113 F. Approve Change Order #1 to Contract with All-Rite Paving Contractors, Inc. 3t-3a Entitled Runway 9-27 Obstruction Clearing, for Removal of Additional Vegetation And Construction of Additional Cart Path for $14,183.75 (Airport Transmittal 5/21/03, Exhibit A & B) 3 Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Four 03.114 G. Approve Christian Flea Market at Riverview Park on Saturday, June 21, 2003 35-36 From 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with a Rain Date of June 28, 2003 (Public Works Transmittal5/21 /03) Mr. Coniglio pulled items D and E for discussion. Mayor Barnes pulled item G. MOTION by McCollum/Hill "I move approval of A, B, C, and F:' ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barczyk -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 Item D Barber Street Railroad Crossing - Payment to FECRR Mr. Coniglio expressed concern on behalf of some residents who had problems with large costs such as this put on consent without staff explanation, noting however that certain purchases are required. MOTION by Coniglio/Hill 'NVith that in mind, I move to approve item D on the consent agenda:' ROLL CALL: Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barczyk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 4 Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Five Item E -Club Car Lease Agreement In response to Mr. Coniglio, the Golf Course Director clarified the company would not draw up a new lease until Council approval was given. MOTION by Coniglio/McCollum "I move that we approve item E on the consent agenda:' ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barczyk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 Item G -Christian Flea Market -Riverview Park Mayor Barnes asked if the City wants to use its park for flea markets and perhaps a few issues be reviewed relative to Riverview Park. The City Manager clarified that the permittee is a Sebastian resident, and that this is a fundraising benefit with sales of crafts. Mayor Barnes said perhaps they could call it something else other than a flea market. Mr. Coniglio said he agreed with reviewing certain provisions relative to size of the events. The City Attorney said fundraisers have to be examined specific to what the benefit is. MOTION by Coniglio/Barnes "I would move that we allow this particular activity and certainly have some either public input or some type of meeting where we discuss what we would really like to see happen." ROLL CALL: Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barcryk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 5 Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Six 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Temporary Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 03.098 37-38 I. Presentation of Projected Five Year Plan Bill Ingui, Chairman of the Temporary Parks and Recreation reported on behalf of the committee relative to recent workshops conducted relating to ten different City parks. (See recommendation attached to these minutes) TAPE I -SIDE 11(8:70 p.m.) Mr. Ingui continued his presentation. In keeping with the committee's recommendation, Mayor Barnes suggested that a liaison be selected from the Police Department and the City Manager said this could be done. Mr. Ingui asked that plans for large planned park areas be made available to the committee for review. He said Ralph Brown, SJRWMD has been invited to speak at the committee's next meeting. Mr. Ingui and the committee were commended for a fine job on its report. The City Attorney said the Roseland Neighborhood plan calls for the implementation of improvements to the conservation property behind City Hall. B. Planning and Zoning Commission 03.038 39.62 Mayor Barnes noted that when an incumbent reapplies and is eligible for reappointment, it is probable that the incumbent will be reappointed to the position, therefore, the City Clerk letters of invitation to applicants for interview will advise other applicants of this. City Council interviewed Richard Smith, the only applicant in attendance. MOTION by Hill/Coniglio "I move to reappoint Richard Smith to the regular member position to expire 6/2006:' ROLL CALL: Mr. Barczyk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 6 Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Seven Mayor Barnes called recess at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. All members were presented. 9. PUBLIC HEARING 03.115 A. Public Heari s3-a2 The Comore AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-02-20 by title. The City Manager briefly described this amendment to include more capital improvements to the element. Mayor Barnes opened the public hearing at 8:41 p.m., however, being no public input, he closed the hearing. MOTION by Barczyk/Conigli "I move to adopt Ordinance No. 0-02-20:' ROLL CALL: Roll Call carried 5-0 03.028 B. 83.100 Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barczyk -aye AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN W RICH AMENDS THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO DESIGNATE AN INITIAL LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF RIVERFRONT MIXED USE (RMU) FOR ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY LAND USE DESIGNATION AS M-1 FOR LAND CONSISTING OF .75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY ONE AT CITY'S NORTHERN LIMITS; AUTHORIZING FINDINGS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Barnes opened the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. and the City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-03-05 by title. Being no public input, he closed the hearing. 7 Regular Ciiy Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Eight MOTION by Barczyk/Coniglio "I move to adopt Ordinance No. 0-03-05." ROLL CALL: Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barcryk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 03.028 C. Public Hearino and Adoption Neanno c~rolnance rvo. ~-vs-vo neconmu nGu tot•tts 75 Acre Parcel of Land Recently Annexed by Dr. Hadi Shaloub fGMD Trans 5/19/03 0-03-06 Map Application Staff Report) -This is quasi /ud-c~al AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING AN INITIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL RIVERFRONT (CR) FOR ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION AS RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME -EIGHT (RMH-8) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 0.75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY ONE AT CITY'S NORTHERN LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Barnes opened the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. and the City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-03-05 by title. There was no ex-parts communication to be disclosed. The City Clerk swore in the Growth Management Director and he gave a brief presentation and recommended adoption. Being no further public input, Mayor Barnes closed the hearing. MOTION by HilUConiglio "I move to adopt Ordinance No. 0-03-06." ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barcryk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC Item that has occurced or was discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda -sign-up required -limit o/ten minutes for each speaker Robin Graves inquired about acreage for the dog park and whether a five acre tract will be considered. The City Manager and City Attorney said a smaller tract might be considered but probably not a tract as large as five acres. Ms. Graves said she could bring this to the county if the city is not inclined to provide a larger tract. 8 Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Nine AI Davis discussed the Christian Flea Market and cited a news story about violence at a flea market. He said he would like to be part of discussions about future uses of Riverview Park. Mortimer Smedley, Barber Street, discussed noise from vehicles traveling along Barber Street. He said he had provided a letter and ordinance from Satellite Beach regarding nuisance from noise to City Council, City Manager and City Attorney. 11. OLD BUSINESS -None 12. NEW BUSINESS 03.116 A. 117.136 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHICH AMENDS THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO DESIGNATE AN INITIAL LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL GENERAL FOR ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY LAND USE DESIGNATION AS COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL (C/I) AND LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (L-1) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 7.1 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED ALONG SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF CR 510 AND CR 512; AUTHORIZING FINDINGS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-03-09 by title and corrected a scrivener's error in the acreage to read "7.1 acres more or less", and noted it will be corrected for the public hearing. The City Manager asked that this and the next two items be presented together at this time, and gave a brief presentation. The Growth Management Director briefly described the property, intended use and recommended approval. Mr. McCollum expressed concern due to the fact that there seems to be inherent law enforcement problems at the corner of CR510 and CR512, which he said would be a detriment to enforcement of current commercial owners and residents in Sebastian now that there is finally good enforcement in place for them. He said he would not have a problem with A and B but would object to item C annexation. The City Attorney said the annexation would be placed first on the final hearing agenda. Mr. McCollum said this would tie into the budget relative to the need for new officers. Lieutenant Witt responded that problems at Sharkmart occur after hours and there have been break-ins. He said the City does assist when requested. 9 Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Ten The Growth Management Director said for the record, the property owners did express that one of the reasons for wanting to annex is due to public safety and response times by County. Mr. Coniglio recommended a presentation by the Police Chief prior to final approval on 6/11/03. The Growth Management Director stated, for the record, another reason for the applicant wanted to annex was to obtain a commercial general zoning designation. MOTION by Hill/Coniglio "Move to pass Ordinance 0-03-09 on first reading, and schedule a second reading and public hearing on June 11, 2003." ROLL CALL: Roll Cafl carried 4-1 03.117 B. 137-154 Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barcryk -nay Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Aoglication. Reoortl AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 7.1 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED ALONG SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF CR 510 AND CR 512; PROVIDING FOR INTERIM LAND USE AND ZONING CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-03-10 by title and described a scrivener's error change to "general commercial" and acreage to 7.1 at second reading. MOTION by Hill/Coniglio "Move to pass Ordinance 0-03-10 on first reading, and schedule a second reading and public hearing on June 11, 2003:' ROLL CALL: Roll Call carried 4-1 Mr. Barczyk -nay Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye 10 Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Eleven 03.118 C. 155-168 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING AN INITIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL GENERAL FOR ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION AS COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG) AND AGRICULTURAL (A-1) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 7.1 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED ALONG SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF CR 510 AND CR 512; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-03-11 by title. MOTION by HilUConiglio "I move to pass Ordinance 0-03-11 on first reading, and schedule a second reading and public hearing on June 11, 2003." ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -nay Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barczyk -nay Roll Call carried 3-2 03.119 D. t Ss-~ az A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL POLICIES GOVERNING VARIOUS AREAS OF BUDGET AND FINANCE AS PROVIDED FOR IN ATTACHMENT 1; PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL READOPTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; ANO PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-03-23 by title. The Finance Director gave a brief presentation on the need for written policies and recommended approval. TAPE 11 - SfDE 1(9:23 p.m.) The Finance Director was commended for the fine job he has done in this regard and overall for the City of Sebastian. 11 Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Twelve MOTION by Coniglio/Barczyk "I move to adopt Resolution No. R-03-23." ROLL CALL: Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barczyk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 03.120 E. 183-210 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A JOINT RESOLUTION, ALONG WITH THIRTEEN OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR THE TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-03-24 by title. Mayor Barnes noted a correction that needed to be made in the joint resolution. It was noted and will be brought to the attention of Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments prior to their adopting it. MOTION by Coniglio/Hill "I move to adopt Resolution No. R-03-24." ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barczyk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Mr. McCollum -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 03.121 F. 211-212 The Public Works Director explained the need for certain required areas of concrete for handicapped access and St. Johns River Water Management District. 12 Regular Cily Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Thirteen City Council members commented on the design and location of landscaping. The City Manager said he would be able to report on the time frame and landscaping by Friday. MOTION by Hill/McCollum "I move to authorize staff to appropriate funds and authorize the contract for construction of the Barber Street satellite parking to Dickerson Florida, Inc, Stuart, Florida in the amount of $134,133.00:' ROLL CALL: Mr. McCollum -aye Mayor Barnes -aye Mr. Coniglio -aye Mr. Barczyk -aye Mr. Hill -aye Roll Call carried 5-0 13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS Reported on the proposed Roseland Neighborhood Plan, which was received the Friday before the last Commission meeting, and for which there was no invitation to the City to participate. He said the Commission was concerned that this was not coordinated with the City of Sebastian and was sent back for further study. Reported on the Capital Sanitation litigation, noting that the City has not received a schedule for an injunction yet. Said he was not able to attend a May seminar as previously approved, but would like to attend the Florida Bar General Meeting in Orlando in June and would need Council approval. Discussed proposed charter officer agreement amendments for the City Manager and City Attorney, which had been copied to Council, and requested they be placed on the next agenda. It was directed that this be done It was the consensus of Council that the City Attorney be approved to attend the seminar as stated. 14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS A. Participation in Indian River County's Emergency Services District Advisory Board The City Manager recommended that a City Council member or resident be appointed to the Emergency Services District Advisory Board, to replace his membership due to the fact that the position is fairly political and not a good role for a city administrator. It was the consensus of City Council to appoint Mr. Hill as regular member and Mr. Coniglio as alternate. 13 Regular Ciry Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Fourteen 15. CITY CLERK MATTERS None. 16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. McCollum Discussed, for the record, a conversation he had with George Geletko, Waste Management, in light of the fact that he will be attending a hurricane conference in Tampa and will not be in attendance at the June 11~h council meeting when the Waste Management contract is to be addressed. He said Mr. Geletko recommended that for holidays when there is no pickup scheduled, they will pickup on the Wednesday, instead of the Wednesday yard pickup, so that all customers are treated equally. B. Mavor Barnes Asked if there was a drawing of what is planned for the new piers at Riverview Park. The City Manager said the bid selection process has begun consistent with direction from this past January, and that he would be able to provide those drawings in Friday's newsletter. Mayor Barnes asked if there will be an attempt to get a floating dock and the City Manager said the grant expires on September 30, 2003 so it is his recommendation to move forward and perhaps expand it to include floating docks at a later time. The City Attorney said permits have not been issued yet so it remains to be seen what might be included at that time. The City Manager said local builders had been notified of new City permit rates going into effect. Discussed large crowds using the riverfront area for different functions on the same weekend such as fishing tournaments. He said he would like Council to spend an hour prior to a meeting discussing conditions for uses on the riverfront and in Riverview Park, with the possibility of charging fees. This meeting was scheduled for July 9'h at 6 p.m. C. Mr. Coniolio Said he was proud to serve with Council when there are difficult decisions to be made such as was made tonight regarding Capital Sanitation. D. Mr.Barczvk Reported that seedlings planted on CR512 need to be watered. 14 Regular Ciry Council Meeting May 28, 2003 Page Fifteen 17 Approved at the A. Mr. Hill Reiterated the need for a park use workshop. Being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. 6-11-03 Regular Council Meeting. ATf S~ / \ ~' ~ C/~, r/y ~_ Sa y A. Mai , CMC City Clerk ~U ~~~M ~ ~r~~ Walter W. Barnes Mayor 15 ADDENDUM General Remarks p. 12 - amende A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: ^ No more public toilets should be built until it could be determined whether they can be repainted, to eliminate the look of an eyesore. ^ A general needs to address racquetball courts and horseshoe pits. ^ Welcome signs are recommended at all pazks, with non-emergency phone number or other information. ^ Paths for walking and/or biking could connect Parks throughout the city. ^ Continually address the diversity of each pazks zone (A-D), for population density of seniors and youth, suggesting pazks must reflect the population. - Advisory Committee Recommendations: 1. The Committee asks that a review of plans might include the feasibility of all suggestions made regazding "General Remarks" at the Public Hearing on Apri128, 2003. 2. The Committee asks that the City Council continue to consider the suggestions made at the Tune 2002 Public Hearing and stated herein as "Background" to the present report. 3. The Sebastian Police Department should be continually asked to participate in problem solving and planning for park development, in general. Security implications and use of manpower in locations where undeveloped land has expanded into pazlc facilities that aze used by many residents, suggests that working closely with the police is important. We realize that manpower and financial issues play into this suggestion, but the 5 year projections for growth and the development of pazlcs, where people aze on City owned property, demands that the Police be a part of the process. B. Background: June 2002 Public Hearing Input Handicapped ^ Hard surfaced paths needed for motorized vehicles, wheelchairs, walkers, leg braces and/or canes ^ Pazlang facilities were very important for the handicapped resident ^ Short distances where handicapped residents can still enjoy a short nature walk ^ Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) should be considered when changes aze made in the pazks The BiQ City Look ^ City Council challenged to meet increasing population, but reflect small village experience Vendine Machines ^ Exposed soda machines covered to maintain a natural setting for this product. ^ No additional vending machines should be allowed without discussion beforehand. Shelters ^ Protective shelters from the elements look like they "fit" into the natural environment image Activities and Sports Needine a Location ^ Miniature Golf Course ^ Horseshoe pitching area ^ Volleyball courts ^ Roller skating rink ^ Softball fields ^ Hard surface path for roller skating Tables ^ Inlaid tables for chess and checkerboazds be designed into the pazlcs. Volunteer Services ^ Nature areas and equipment handling could use the services of retirees in a volunteer capacity. ^ There are organizations that have the environment as a theme and would like to help the City. Parents with Youne Children ^ Consider the needs of young children and pazents that would like small "creative playgrounds. 12 Recommendations to the Ciry of Sebastian City Council from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee City of Sebastian, Florida May 28, 2063 A. Introduction The following document comprises the Year 2-3.2003-OS Recommendations for the Projected Five Year Park Development Plan, submitted to the City Council in June 2002 by the City Manager. It is important to reiterate that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: ^ Realizes its recommendations will have budget implications and aze not the final decision for the City Council. ^ As per its responsibility as an Advisory Committee, the recommendations aze meant to help guide the City Council in their deliberations. ^ That the City Council accept the Year 2-3: 2003-OS Recommendations as a "work-in-progress," under the premise that projects can be modified and public input is always welcomed by the City Council. `Modifications' aze defined as minor changes that will likely have little to no effect on the capital plan, but may provide additional suggestions that warrant consideration by the City Council. The Year 2-3: 2003-OS Recommendations aze based in lazge measure on an Apri128, 2003 Public Workshop and presentations, over several months, by the Engineering Aide Burt Jones, since retired, and Chris McCarthy, Parks Superintendent. Residents have commented that they like the fact that they have been involved in the process of gathering recommendations through the meeting and hearing process and that the City Council remains open to public input related to each year of the Five Year Development Plan. ,/~ Submitted by: / ~~ `~%" - Bill Ingui, Champ son /May 23, 2003 B Advertisement fos Public Hearine Workshop The following notice was placed in newspaper and television for public awazeness of a meeting to discuss specific locafions for Year 2-3 (2003-OS) of the Five Year Parks Development Plan. Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Workshop Monday, Apri128, 2003 from 5 to 8 PM City Hall, City Council Chambers 1225 Main Street, Sebastian to give your input on: • Do¢ Park Easv Street Park • Citv Hall Park Tennis Courts at the Municipal Golf Course • Bryant Court Park Blossom Park • Schumann Lake Phase ffi Plans Zone A aotential nurchase of new uronerties • Riverview Park Phases II & III Keen Terrace & S. Wimbrow Park Bill Ingui Chairperson and Zone A Representative, for - Wayne Leboeuf - Zone B Representative -Jeanne Jessup - Zone C Representative Committee Members: - Jessica Keaton - Regulaz at-Large Member - Elizabeth Crray - Alternate Member - City Liaison /Parks Superintendent -Chris Dog Park Zone: None designated Twe: Location: None designated Size: Designation- Year 2-3 (20Q~: Not part of plan A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: Posiiive Innut: ^ A deFmition of a dog park was established when public input explored different components that included a fenced in azea, perhaps up to 5 acres and a fresh water pond, if available, and where dogs can be unleashed and where exercise azeas are created. The exercise run would include jumps and agility course. ^ It can be treated as a location where a formal goup could use the azeas as an established club. ^ A fee can be charged for the use of the park. ^ Space at the airport was suggested, buffered by preserves, as well as space behind the planned Municipal Pazk area, neaz the Boys and Girls Club. Negative Innut: ^ Bazking and noise can be disturbing. Therefore, if a park were created, it's important to locate away from residential azeas. ^ A park of this nature would use impact fees or capital improvement funds as a source to build it and will have a narrow or limited population using it, in relationship to all residents in the Sebastian community. p Acreage in the order of the request, approaching 5 acres or more, has addendum costs for policing the area. ^ Any fee chazged far a pazk's usage suggests "membership" and therefore restricts the use by all Sebastian residents, with or without a dog. ^ Health issue - an illness known as Pazvo was discussed and while one participant pointed to vaccinations for this illness, another pointed to the fact that this is not always a cure, as explained by his personal experience. General Thoughts: ^ Some residents are using various pazks already for walking dogs - ex. Hazdee Park o Dogs must be on leash and city must fiunish lazger bags for pick-up of dog's mess. o Dogs must have current shots and tagged [see Ordinance Sec. 74-4 (8) ] o A Dog Pazk is seen as a "special interest pazk" and could attach a fee far use. - Advisory Committee Recommendations: ^ An area of this kind might best be delivered by two means: 1. investigating azeas that are available on the county level 2. investigating the purchase of property for such a park by an organization established to represent dog owners with this interest. ^ All of the above implies increased police enforcement and the Council should consider the input of the Sebastian Police Department in its decision. ^ The 2003-04 Budget does not make plans for a Dog Park Additional funding for this concept would be necessary for inclusion in 2004-05. ^ The issue can be revisited for 2004-05, unless otherwise determined by the Sebastian City Council. City Hall Park Zone• B Tire: Community pazk Location: Gibson Street, hehind the present City Hall and Police Station Size: 10 acres Desieaation: Undeveloped Year 2-3 (2003-51 Plan: A. Public Hearing Ingut - Apri12003: Name• ^ City Hall Pazk may be renamed The Sebastian Municipal Complex, as explained by Pazks Superintendent Chris McCarthy. Tennis Conrts: ^ Tennis courts are planned, starting with 8-10 and a suggestion was made to plan at least 12 courts. ^ Tn explaining this plan to the Parks Committee, it was stated that the original plan to put tennis courts at the Municipal Golf Course was found to be unfeasible. ^ Clay courts were recommended because they aze easier on the feet - Advisorv Committee Recommendation: The Advisory Committee supports the plans and recommends adopting the requests of the organized club represented by the resident speaker regazding clay courts. Shuffleboard: ^ Shuffleboard was recommended, saving the residents of Sebastian a 25-mile round trip to Vero Beach ^ Shuffleboard clubs aze aheady formed in our community. ^ Equipment could be kept in a storage building, with keys distributed to clubs to allow access to- and maintenance of- equipment. ^ Two lanes, side-by-side, with the potential far increasing to more, were being planned. - Advisorv Committee Recommendation: The Advisory Committee would suggest that a minimum of 61anes be Alarmed and installed, to accommodate the organized club activities of Sebastian residents. General Concerns: ^ A resident voiced concern that fields should be used to full capacity and a recommendation was made to encourage full use of existing fields. ^ The Advisory Committee learned that only on Sunday afternoons or a few mornings aze the fields unused, - Advisorv Committee Recommendation: The advisory Committee suggests the City continues to adopt a policy of encouraging full use and recognizes that the fields are often at full capacity on many evenings past 9 PM. It accepts the fact that at times it is necessary to have fields unused in order to conduct general maintenance by the Parks Superintendent and City personnel. Brvant Court Park Zone: C Twe: Neighborhood Location: Bryant and Nebraska Avenues; southern area neaz Nebraska circle Size• 3.55 acres DesiEnaiion: Undeveloped Year 2-3 (2003-5} Plan: A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: Plans include the foIlowina accommodations: ^ Playground ^ Trails ^ Basketball court O inions a ressed: The representatives of two opinion groups espoused differing viewpoints regazding the present condition of B ant Court Pazk and lanned than es to the location. Those voicing concerns Those espousing development of Advisory Committee Comments some kind and Recommendations Realtors have apparently made The Committee views these statements to land- and home- comments as misleading and buyers directly next to the pazk inappropriate and would azea, that the azea would remain recommend refraining from passive or undeveloped. On that expressing this view in the future. basis, homeowners purchased land It has no bearing on the fact that and built homes. Bryant Park has been designated a Neighborhood park which effects residents in a %z mile radius of the azk. A resident, representing a group of The Pazks Superintendent explained The Committee suggests that the citizens living in the closest that while there aze Indigo snakes, City Council conduct a hearing that proximity to the park, expressed a eagles and owls on the property, it allows for citizen input. It viewpoint that the land was is not a reserve or a protected recommends that it respond to the designated as a scrub jay habitat and habitat. In planning though, it is statements made by residents with that the City had said it would not always the intent of the city to regazd to what they believe is meant be developed. maintain the natural setting as much by plat maps and to determine if the as is possible. City has ever made statements, written or orally, that make the location a protected habitat. The Committee recognizes that the Pazks Superintendent and the City are very cognizant of the natural environment and the wish to sustain livin creatures in all locations. Lazge parking lots or lighting are The Pazks Superintendent has The Committee supports the effort unwanted explained that no lighting is planned of the Parks Superintendent to plan and that as a Neighborhood pazk, a park without lighting or pazking i, pazking lots are not a part of those facilities. plans. Access to the facility is through walking, jogging or bike ridin , not mechanicai means. Basketball courts could bring Basketball courts are a means to get The Committee recommends that children who may leave gazbage children off the streets, fearing that the Sebastian Code Enforcement and one resident, representing driveway and street hoops are Committee cleazly determines and others in the audience, expressed subject to fast moving vehicles. A communicates the guidelines for the view "Don't let the kids take resident survey showed 17 hoops in street basketball. The Commnittee over." It was stated that children the azea and a Committee member recommends that the Police aze already in the woods, without concurred with the figure, adding Department be consulted as well, access trails, playing paint ball one more with two on the same regazding present policy, manpower games, using go-carts and leaving property. and perhaps future needs with trash. re azd to the owin communi Residents expressed the view that The Committee recognizes that the natural foliage and trees should residents aze concerned about be maintained.- They explained that maintaining the natural environment children, at Pelican Island and this message concurs with the Elementary School, have been Committee's recommendations in maintaining the azea neaz the its report in 2002 and we continue school. to maintain this is a priority. A resident expressed the view that The Committee believes that the exeroise stations, similaz to those plan should take into consideration at Hazdee Park, would be favored. the natural sun•oundings of the pazk and detemine whether exercise stations would fit well. A resident expressed the view that The Committee has no issue with a "tot park" would be favored, the "tot pazk" idea. It does believe along with passive trails, benches though, that the use of the term and tables. "passive" has been strongly restated and it may require a City Council hearing or workshop to help explain the differences between passive land use and net hborhood azks. - Advisory Committee Recommendations: 1. As stated in the right colmrm, Bryant Park, the Advisory Committee recommends an additional hearing with a specific agenda, maps drawn and houses shown, tc determine viewpoints of neazby residents and those distant from the pazk, but still using the facilities. The City Council may wish to learn more about the resident's concerns. 2. The Advisory Committee believes that Bryant Park should be a marriage of two philosophies. It can maintain as much of the natural beauty of the location, while addressing the fact that it is a Neighborhood pazk, with all of the attendant characteristics this designafion provides, including its impact on residents that aze not only on the street, but who are within a %z mile radius of the pazk Schumann Lake Phase III Plans Zone: C Twe: community Location: I{ildaze Drive Size: 8.48 acres -Island is 7 acres Desi¢nation: Developed and continuing Year 1 (2002-031 Plan: Canoe and kayak launch A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: The Plan calls for the followine: ^ A finger pier and bridge to the island. ^ A camping azea will be developed. ^ Non-motorized or bass boats with electric motors should be required. ^ Boats that can fit under the bridge should be required. ^ Only emergency vehicles will use the road over the bridge. - Advisory Committee Recommendation: The Advisory Committee believes the plan, as described, should continue, using the feedback received from the Apri128, 2003 Workshop. Resident input included the followine: ^ Landscaping is necessary for two homes, flanking the bridge access to the island. ^ Garbage containers were needed in the azea ^ Agate to control boat ramp azea. ^ Seats on the island ^ All parks should have a sign with the name of the park ^ Viewing towers are often disguised as trees, as shown by the Disney complex, allowing the natural look to remain. ^ Hours should be posted on the island and before crossing the bridge. - Advisory Committee Recommendation: The Advisory Committee suggests that the Parks Superintendent look into the feasibility of some of the resident suggestions. B. Background: June 2002 Public Hearing Input ^ No specific comment was made about this project plan in June 2002 Riverview Park Phases II &_ III Zone• B Tyne; Community Location: Indian River Drive Size• 7.95 acres Designation: Developed and continuing Year 1 (2002-031 Plan: Veterans Memorial and Shoreline Restoration A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: Canoe and I{avak launches 1. Residents expressed a viewpoint that kayak and canoe launching area should be available along the river. 2. Reference was made to the difference needs for each kind of launch because the boat sizes have different requirements. 3. Can the Yacht Club be used for a launching azea? Vollevball courts 1. Lights were requested 2. One court is insufficient ^ The Parks Superintendent explained that a primary goal is to re-establish the shoreline. Natural sea grass is a part of that reclarnafion. ^ Residents are akeady using kayak area and they ask that access continue along the river. - Advisory Committee Recommendations: 1. The Advisory Committee suggests that launching azeas be considered that take into consideration the natural shoreline protection and the varied needs or requirements of canoe and kayak launching sites. 2. We agree that consideration should be given to the number of Volleyball courts that would accommodate the needs of the community, as perhaps the level of use presently experienced at that location. 3. Proper lighting always evokes a more secure area. 4. We aze encouraged by the reports we've received that recommendations made in June 2002 by the Advisory Committee are already being implemented and we appreciate the continued update reports supplied by the Pazks Superintendent. B. Background: June 2002 Public Hearing Input Sidewalks ^ Viewed as a positive part of the development ^ A few benches with an overhang to protect from the weather ^ Trash containers are important, but give them a natural "fit" look, perhaps chained to surface for protection from seasonal weather conditions Nature Trails ^ Keep the natural and pristine look of the area ^ Look at every detail in development to ensure there is no negative impact on the overall natural look of the shoreline azea. Band Shell ^ Make this a permanent part of the pazk system ^ There aze at least 4 major festivals in the City and our public school children, as well as adult groups, can use this facility to present daytime and evening entertainment Shelters ^ Any new shelters must fit the natural look of the surrounding area and continuing to maintain the aura of a small fishing village. Fishin¢ Pier ^ Running water should be provided to wash off fish after cutting. ^ Cutting and cleaning tables aze necessary, so that railings aze not misused for this purpose ^ Lighting for evening fishing, where walking or path lights aze provided. ^ Discazded monofilament line tubes should be provided ^ Creative pavilion at the end of the pier that can be a source of protection for senior citizens or handicapped who may wish to simply enjoy the water beyond the shoreline. • Concern was voiced about how this addition could have an adverse affect on fishermen casting into the water. Waterfront ^ The underlying explanation for many of the suggestions made about the waterfront was that the City Council must make every effort to maintain the image of a small fishing village. ^ Access for people to be able to "touch the water" is very important to many. It was a "historic" feature of the shoreline for many residents 10 or more years ago. ^ There was expressed a wish to be able to walk down to the shoreline and wade in the water. ^ Concem was expressed for use of mangroves or rocks to protect the shoreline from erosion. Use of mangrove trees may require reseazch into the regulations about caze and control of the trees. Some residents suggested there aze stringent guidelines against destroying overgrown azeas where mangroves have been planted. On the other hand, several residents pointed out the history behind placing rocks along the shoreline, where this became a community project for businesses and school children. ^ Residents requested narrow walking paths to pernvt access to the water. Mnniciual Marina ^ Prior to the City Manager explaining that a Feasibility Study recommending against a municipal marina, residents did have some ideas and expressed salient viewpoints. It should be noted that several residents remarked that the City commissioned Feasibility Study was "very professional" and worth taking very seriously. ^ Residents suggested that the City avoid leasing any facility to a private business that would not benefit the City. ^ Keeping the property for the public's use is much more important that flelivering a marina for asmall contingent of boat owners. ^ An alternative was suggested where the restaurant with the changing names, could be purchased by the City and provide a similar income base to that of the Municipal Golf Course. • It was noted that the area behind the restaurant has docking azeas that can be modified to accept lazger boats and eam money for the City, under strict guidelines provided by the City Council. Community Center Zone: B Tie,: Community Location: North Central Avenue Size: 1.07 acres Designation: Developed Year 2-3 (2003-51 Plan: A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: ^ Suggestion for recreational classes that include ceramics, painting, and pottery making. D The City Council needs to be proactive in looking at insurance needs on property where traffic can potentially injure the residents using the facility, in this case, many children. ^ Signs are needed for safer movement at entrances and exits. o Bumpers can be used to assist traffic flow, requiring specific entry and exit points. ^ An outside phone should be available to call home or be used in an emergency if the building were closed. ^ A fenced in area for children was strongly recommended by a few residents. O A question was asked about the level of fire protection for the building, represented by smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. ^ Consideration should be made for a gazebo and appropriate shrubbery to make the whole Community Center complex very appealing for rentals, including those who would use a gazebo for a wedding or photographs and the building for their reception - anall-encompassing location for any occasion. Advisory Committee Recommendation: The Advisory Committee concurs with the suggestions made by the public on all counts. The Community Center can be a focal point for meetings, education, recreation and rentals. It should be a safe environment and very appealing in its decor both inside and outside. The location is ideal, in close proximity to the Indian River. Tennis Courts at the Municipal Golf Course Zone: ~~ Location• Size: Designation• Year 2-3 (2003-5) Plan: A Community Neaz airport and Main Street Developed A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: ^ The plans to erect tennis courts at the Municipal Golf Course have proven to be unfeasible at this time. Advisory Committee Recommendations: The Advisory Committee bas no recommendation for the Municipal Golf Course. It believes that at a later date, this azea can be revisited for discussion. Easy Street Park Zone: B Tvoe: Neighborhood Location: Easy and Lake Streets Size: 6.94 acres Desi¢nation: Developed Yeaz 1 (2002-03) Plan: Not designated as part of the plan -part of the 2003-04 project plans A. Public Hearing Input -April 2003: ^ The theme of a "fountain" in the pazk was repeated by a number of residents, but updated information has shown that St. John's Water Management did cap off the natural spring fountain because they frown upon any free flowing water sources. ^ The entrance and median to the park at Easy Street and Lake could use planted trees and shrubs to dress up the entrance. ^ The island needs to be cleaned out, where Pepper Trees aze overgrown. There is an problem connected with this effort, where residents have appazently voiced this disfavor towazd those who do attempt to clean the island. ^ The Sebastian TREE BOARD should be asked to become involved with these projects by the Pazks Superintendent and City Manager. - Advisory Committee Recommendations: 1. The Advisory Committee recommendation that the Pazks Superintendent consider the ideas expressed by the speakers at our hearing and adopt those suggestions that are feasible by standazds of both time and cost. 2. We certainly recognize the potential beauty of one of the older locations in the City and concur that natural is better. B. Background: June 2002 Public Hearing Input • Fountain -residents recall an old mechanism that sprayed water into the air. This no longer exists and they believed it lent an interesting focus to the pazk. • Recuests were made for several imnrovements: I -Bathroom I -Benches for resting I -Small PazkinQ area I Keen Terrace & S. Wimbrow Park Zone: B Tyae: Neighborhood Location: Keen and South Wimbrow Size• 7.43 acres Designation: Undeveloped Year 2-3 (2003-5) Plan: A. Public Hearing Input -April 2003: ^ The pazk improvements aze planned for 2004-05. ^ Small playground with a "tot lot" requested, due to the number of houses azound the pazk area ^ Picnic tables and passive trails aze planned Advisory Committee Recommendations: The Advisory Committee has no recommendation for the Keen Terrace & S. Wimbrow Pazk location. It believes that at a later date, this azea can be revisited for discussion. 10 Blossom Park Zone: A ~: Neighborhood Location: Blossom and Seneca Size: 2.68 acres Designation: Undeveloped Year 2-3 (2003-5 1 Plan: A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: ^ The Parks Superintendent explained that the area needs light caze and attention in its undeveloped state. ^ It was noted that 1.5 acres are land mass, with 1.1 acres covered by water Advisory Committee Recommendations: The Advisory Committee has no recommendation for the Blossom Pazk location. It believes that at a later date, this area can be revisited for discussion. HARDEE PARK Zone• A Tv e: Neighborhood Location: Bazber Street Size: 13.87 acres Designation: Developed Year 1 (2002-031 Plan: Not part of 2003-OS plans (eazlier 2002-03 plan); public input accepted 5/28/03. A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: ^ Small play azea to amuse children while pazents walked the surfaces. This suggestion brought a counter- point concern that children should not be left alone and that the City should be concerned with liability. ^ Park entrance signs should be pasted because of the combination of a curve to Bazber Street near the entrance to the pazk. ^ Picnic tables and benches, a]ong with neazby shade trees, especially Live Oak, as compazed with palms. ^ Re-grade the walking surfaces ^ Lighting electrical lines are left exposed in trenches. ^ A small toddler area, fenced in for those walking the trail, was suggested, posted with signs that indicate "No Children Should Be Left Alone." ^ Maintenance of the bathrooms is important in a location where pazking is available and a June 2002 recommendation for ahandicap-paved azea might become part of the park in 2003-04. This improvement would bring handicapped residents into the park to enjoy the environment in the evening or weekends and bathrooms that are maintained would lend itself to the population using the park facility. Advisory Committee Recommendations: 1. The Advisory Committee received input on this pazk in June 2002 and has made recommendations. Many of the 2002 recommendations have been completed, as well as some concerns shown at the Apri128, 2003 meeting. The Parks Superintendent moves very quickly on matters brought before the Advisory Committee, before they become recommendations. 2. The suggestions that were made at our Apri128 Workshop should be considered by the Pazks Superintendent and adopted when they aze considered feasible by standazds of both time and cast. B. Background: June 2002 Public Hearing Input • Requests were made for several improvements, including bathroom, benches for resting, and small parking area, especially for the handicapped to access the pazk azea. 11 ADDENDUM General Remarks A. Public Hearing Input - Apri12003: ^ No more public toilets should be built until it could be determined whether they can be repainted, to eliminate the look of an eyesore. ^ A general needs to address racquetball courts and horseshoe pits. ^ Welcome signs aze recommended at all parks, with non-emergency phone number or other information. ^ Paths for walldng and/or biking could connect Pazks throughout the city. ^ Continually address the diversity of each parks zone (A-D), for population density of seniors and youth, suggesting pazks must reflect the population. - Advisory Committee Recommendations: 1. The Advisory Committee has no recommendation for the Blossom Park location. It believes that at a later date, this azea can be revisited for discussion. 2. The Sebastian Police Department should be continually asked to participate is problem solving and planning for park development, in general. Security implications and use of manpower in locations where undeveloped land has expanded into pazk facilities that aze used by many residents, suggests that working closely with the police is important. We realize that manpower and financial issues play into this suggestion, but the 5 yeaz projections for growth and the development of pazks, where people aze on City owned property, demands that the Police be a part of the process. B. Background: June 2002 Public Hearing Input Handicapped ^ Hazd surfaced paths needed for motorized vehicles, wheelchairs, wallcers, leg braces and/or canes o Pazking facilities were very important for the handicapped resident ^ Short distances where handicapped residents can still enjoy a short nature walk ^ Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) should be considered when changes aze made in the parks The Bie City Look ^ City Council challenged to meet increasing population, but reflect small village experience Vendine Machines ^ Exposed soda machines covered to maintain a natural setting for this product. ^ No additional vending machines should be allowed without discussion beforehand. Shelters ^ Protective shelters from the elements look like they "fit" into the natural environment image Activities and Snorts Needine a Location ^ Miniature Golf Course ^ Horseshoe pitching azea ^ Volleyball courts ^ Roller skating rink ^ Softball fields ^ Hard surface path for roller skating Tables ^ Inlaid tables for chess and checkerboazds be designed into the parks. Volunteer Services o Nature areas and equipment handling could use the services of retirees in a volunteer capacity. o There aze organizations that have the environment as a theme and would like to help the City. Parents with Yonne Children ^ Consider the needs of young children and pazents that would like small "creative playgrounds. 12 _' r~Rllkr~"~ ~1~~.~r, EXISTING "STREET BASKETBALL" COURTS IN THE BRYANT COURT PARKAREA The following is a complete and comprehensive assessment as to the location of any and all "street basketball" courts in the Bryant Court Park azea as of May 19, 2003. The Bryant Court Pazk area is south ofBazber Ave. There are three access streets to the neighborhood within a quarter mile stretch ofBazber Ave. Nebraska Circle, Friar Court, and Filbert St.; these are the only entrances to the neighborhood. The neighborhood consists of eight streets, Nebraska Circle. Hinchman, Filbert, Lancaster, Karrigan, Melton, Friar Court, and Bryant Court. Six of the eight streets in the neighborhood have "streetball" courts on them, most have more than one. One "streetball" court is actually even painted on the street at 146 Nebraska Circle, less than fifty yards from the southeast comer of the Bryant Court Pazk Property. This assessment of the facts shows the need for proper recreational facilities for the younger generation, and future generations, of this neighborhood. It is the intention of this assessment to present pertinent facts pertaining to the Bryant Court Park Project, so the City of Sebastian can make an informed decision that meets the needs of all its citizens young and old alike. 1} 109 Nebraska Circle 2) 113 Nebraska Circle 3) 112 Nebraska Circle* 4) 122 Nebraska Circle S} 146 Nebraska Circle** 6) 115 Hinchman Ave. 7) 114 Hirschman Ave. 8} 124 Hirschman Ave* 9) 134 Hirschman Ave 10} 133 Hirschman Ave 11) 119 Filbert St 12) 105 Filbert St 13) 112 Lancaster St 14} 117 Lancaster St I S) 120 Karrigan St* I6) 117 Friar Court 17) 118 Friar Court* • * Denotes that court is in driveway of residence • *"` Denotes that court is painted on the street a D a c N W W 0 Z O .+ N N ~° 0 O -w N A 7 (7 O ? N Q- 01 m ~ ~ N ~ a in m, ~~ 3 m m N a f% fD O CD N V 0 O1 ry n C v 3 0 io m S A N x`7.0 1. J/,} v / 'CT ~'dLf + ~ v L c. ~ f.t~G~ C' ~K~ ~c.. C~~~.:~.~ ~k~~t;;u_ ` '~ ~ ; t4A`! X03 '' Received ~~ ~~ ~` Ciiy ManagefS ~``'_~ O~ICB C;~'"'/ \ ~~~ ~`~ Sebastian City Manager, Terry Moore :z, ~v `~ Main Street Sebastian, Fl 32958 Dear Sir, This is my cotmnem regarding the issue of a dog park. I do not own a dog, nor do I wam to own a dog. I completely disagree with the proposition that our taxes should be used to support a dog park If people wam to own a dog then rt should be their responsibility to take care of it and not the tax paying public. This is definitely not the same as supporting the school system. Even though we no longer have children in the schools, we aze more than willing to pay for and encourage children's education. That is a necessary responsibility of the entire community. But supporting a dog park is not. Let the peop]e who weal a dog perk pay for it. As soon as you finance a dog park somewhere, there will be another group, either north or south saying they went a dog park in their area You are defeating the purpose of the impact fee by pleasing a few people. Remember that this coumry was established by fighting uuwamed taxes. Taxing people for the pleasure of those who own a dog is unconstitutional. I could easily go out and find 150 people who do not own a dog who would be willing to sign a petition against a dog park. It's a shame when there are people in this area who cannot afford medicine or food, and yet a handful of peopie want to spend money on a pieasure park for animals. .. , sincerely, ,- vm b~¢~,,r~ Tom Vavra 433 Peterson Street Sebastian, Pl 32958 772-388-2929 Yage 1 of 1 Sally Maio ~oV ~~~~ _ _ -~ From: Spikemoss@aol.com Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 9:03 PM Ta: smaio@cityofsebastian.org Subject: Can you pass this to Mayor Barnes and the city council members? Hi Sally the email link to -Mayor Barnes would not go through and some council members did not have an email link. I would appreciate it if you could send this with the two links I added to all of the council members if that is possible? Thank you, Carolyn Corum Hi Walter I have been to the best Dog Park! It's not too far from Sebastian. About 1 1/2 hour drive. It is in Sanford. Here are some links for you. Paw Park of Historic Sanford, FL Website DocParksUSA: Manual on How to Build a Doo Park Maybe a field trip could be planned? You know the property we own off Barber and Acorn, Adams Streets, across from Skyline Street? I think it is about 6 acres, maybe 10 or more. It is heavily wooded, so shade would not be a problem, just need to clean the under brush and add amenities. If you visit the Sanford Dog Park you would be pleasantly surprised. The private Vero Dog Park is not even in the same class. Not to be critical but, you'll see what I mean. A park for pets and humans must have plenty of shade. Vero has like one or two trees. The park in Sanford is all shaded, making it comfortable year round. Thanks for looking! Keep up the good work! Carolyn 4/2/2003 - ~e~ i~~ - ~`~ ~""~t ~~ ~ c AMERICAN *~ ~ * KENNEL CLUB" ~ ._;> `~c~RPORP~ ~ ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~J rn n ~ Apri12, 2003 ~ ° ~' ~ ~, "' rn _ m The Honorable Walter Barnes ~ -{ `~ "~ ~ ~~.rn Mayor, City of Sebastian ~,. ~ ~ ~' Sebastian City Hall µ-" ~ - 1225 Main Street 'a' ~ =' ~~ T Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Mayor: The American Kennel Club has recently Teamed that officials may consider establishing anoff--leash dog park in Sebastian. The AKC, founded in 1884 to promote the advancement and welfare of purebred dogs, strongly supports the concept of dog parks. On behalf of our 4,500 dog clubs across the country, including 161 in the state of Florida, we urge you to move forward with the establishment of a dog park in your commLUiity. Dog parks are extremely beneficial to dogs, dog owners, and the community as a whole. Off-leash areas provide dogs with a place to exercise and socialize with other animals, an important part of proper development. Dog parks give owners the opportunity to play freely with their animals and to meet other individuals with common interests. Dog parks are an asset to the community because they encourage responsible pet ownership and proper dog socialization, which help keep animal control problems to a minimum. Lastly, dog parks are an excellent place to promote responsible dog ownership and hold community-wide public education programs, such as obedience classes, Canine Good Citizen® tests, and microchipping and tattoo clinics to permanently identify companion animals. You have an opportunity to take a very visible, positive step to provide your citizens with a great resource. To assist you in your efforts, I am enclosing a copy of our brochure "Establishing a Dog Park in Your Community" for your review. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration of this community issue. If you have ariy further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, c~ Pw~ Stephanie Pier Program Administrator Canine Legislation Enclosure 5580 Centerview Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 Tel 919 816-3720 Fax 919 816-4275 www.akc.org . ® ~ RECEIdED , CITY OF SEBASTIAN - ~QYFuu' ~~~:f~" OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 2~D2 JUN 3 Aft 11 3D May 31, 2002 Dear Councilman Barczyk, Thanks for all your hard work for the beautiful city of Sebastian. I am writing to you regazding a piece of land owned by the city close to the streets called Nebraska Circle, Bryant Court, and Friaz Court on the south side of the city limits.. On the map, it says the property is zoned as "PARK A". And, I was wondering when the city was actually going to build a beautiful park there., Perhaps simple with sidewalks. benches and small playground for the children in the azea~imilaz to the park in Vero called c~F~Ti Park or officia ~, `t7.roy~oody" Park) My lads would love to- play there: Right now it is just an overgrown piece of land, bordering on eye sore. Please let me know the proper channels to express my interest and concern if I have not reached them akeady. Thank you for your time! ! Sincerely, Natalie Ern 567-8543 PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET - ~la$/~ ~y Cc~D~ClL 03.115 Public Hearing and Adoption Hearing Ordinance No. 0-02-20 Ordinance Amending The Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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'6 fly z .~ U r ~ PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET - ~f ~I~ ~~ ~U~~ 03.28 Public Hearing and Adoption Hearing Ordinance No. 0-03-05 Land Use Amendment fora .75 Acre Parcel of Land Recently Annexed by Dr. Hadi Shaloub AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHICH AMENDS THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO DESIGNATE AN INITIAL LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF RIVERFRONT MIXED USE (RMU) FOR ANNEXED LAND W ITH A PRIOR COUNTY LAND USE DESIGNATION AS M-1 FOR LAND CONSISTING OF .75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY ONE AT CITY'S NORTHERN LIMITS; AUTHORIZING FINDINGS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. 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CJ d n O "i ("~ a 1 C N ..a v r; C c~ G• (~ ~~ n r"F N~ G C'~ O Y !"h ~"~ N Q Y~ A~ O~ G r ~. ~• r ro a N O O W O PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET - rJ~ag/~ ~~ Cw~~ 03.28 Public Hearing and Adoption Hearing Ordinance No. 0-03-06 Rezoning Request fora .75 Acre Parcel of Land Recently Annexed by Dr. Hadi Shaloub This is quasi judicial AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING AN INITIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL RIVERFRONT (CR) FOR ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION AS RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME- EIGHT (RMH-8) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 0.75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY ONE AT CITY'S NORTHERN LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR 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 28, 2003 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. Name: New Subject: ~ ~?V ~' Name: CJ~,IS~ra.,v- t, ~ ~~.,Ur.C New Subject: ----------------- Name: J New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: