HomeMy WebLinkAbout10132010City Council Present:
Mayor Richard H. Gillmor
Vice -Mayor Jim Hill
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Eugene Wolff
Council Member Don Wright
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010- 6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Mayor Gillmor called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. A moment of silence was held.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. ROLL CALL
Staff Present:
City Manager, Al Minner
City Attorney, Robert Ginsburg
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
Airport Director, Joseph Griffin
Administrative Services Director, Deb Krueger
Building Director, Wayne Eseltine
Growth Management Director, Rebecca Grohall
Police Captain, Bob Lockhart
Police Captain, Mike Beyer
MIS Systems Analyst, Rob Messersmith
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of City Council members
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6. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentations of proclamations, certificates and awards, and brief timely announcements by Council and Staff.
No public input or action under this heading.
10.137 A. Proclamation National Arts and Humanities Month Barbara Hoffman, Vice
5 Chairman; Board of Directors and Mary Jayne Kelly, Executive Director; Cultural
Council of Indian River County
Mayor Gillmor read the proclamation and presented it to Ms. Hoffman. Ms. Hoffman
said the Cultural Council plans to development a comprehensive art plan for the
County and will be stopping by to get ideas as far as defining the arts, humanities,
sciences, and environment within the community. Ms. Hoffman introduced Director,
Mary Jayne Kelly who distributed 2010 -2011 Community Event Calendars.
Brief Announcements
Ms. Coy invited interested individuals to be Salvation Army bell ringers in the North
County from November 12 to December 24 and gave the phone number (772) 978-
0265. She also asked staff to put a slide on Channel 25.
Ms. Coy announced a Senior Center Activities Fair open to the public to be held at the
Vero Beach Senior Center the next day, October 14 from 3:00 -7:00 for anyone
looking for new, low cost senior activities. She also said Kelly DeLong would be at the
Sebastian Senior Center on October 15 to hear what the north area residents would
like to see.
Mr. Wolff announced the Indian River County Historical Society event called "Telling
Tales" lantern light tour of the Brookside Cemetery would be held October 30 from
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
7 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 City Council so requests; in which
event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide
input on a consent agenda item, he /she should request a Council Member to remove the item for
discussion prior to start of the meeting or by raising his/her hand to be recognized.
7 -20 A. Approval of Minutes September 22, 2010 Regular Meeting
10.138 B. Resolution No. R -10 -42 Partial Vacation of Easement 667 Benedictine, Lot 6,
21 -36 Block 257, Sebastian Highlands Unit 10 (GMD Transmittal, R- 10 -42, Map,
Report, Application, Letters)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, VACATING
A PORTION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT ON LOT 6, BLOCK 257, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS
UNIT 10, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
10.139 C. Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into a St. Johns River Water Management
37 -59 District ERP General Consent Order 954417 (Airport Transmittal, Order)
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MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Hill to approve consent agenda items A -C.
Roll call vote:
AYES: All
NAYS: None
Passed 5 -0
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS APPOINTMENTS
City committee reports and Council Member regional committee reports. No public input or action except
for City committee member nominations and appointments under this heading.
10.003 A. Construction Board (City Clerk Transmittal, Applications, List)
61 -74 i. Consider Waiving the Rules to Reappoint Incumbents
The City Manager said the Board hasn't been active but is statutorily required. He
noted the incumbents had been contacted and agreed to stay on the Board. The Clerk
noted the Code requires her office to advertise for all vacant positions.
Mr. Wright said he discussed sunsetting the Board with the City Manager since they
have not met for two years. He said they are to review the Land Development Code
(LDC) but they have not done so, and Council has received consistent complaints
about the LDC. Mr. Hill suggested conducting a comprehensive review of all City
boards.
The City Manager said staff recommends keeping the Construction Board and said
they can review the LDC but stated they hear appeals to code determinations, the
members are trade specific to make determinations; and they can prosecute
unlicensed contractors, a function that can also be performed by the Indian River
County Construction Board as well as the Special Magistrate.
Mayor Gillmor asked if Council could task the Construction Board with looking at the
LDC regulations. The City Manager said the building regulations could be looked at
but they are mostly set out by State law that cannot be changed, but they could provide
cost feedback on construction. Mayor Gillmor said he would like them to look at
onerous regulations for people trying to open a small business.
Mr. Wright said he didn't see a viable forum for contractors to resolve their complaints
so the Construction Board could look at this.
Mr. Wolff said more information on their tasks is needed before making a decision with
the Board. Mr. Wright asked the Clerk to read their tasks and duties from the Code of
Ordinances.
The Clerk read Code Section 26- 197(1 -4). Mr. Hill suggested putting this on a future
agenda for further discussion and at Mr. Wolff's suggestion, invite the Board members.
Mr. Wright said the local contractors should be involved to allow a forum to air their
complaints.
The City Manager said he would like the Building Director to get with the Board to
discuss what Council has discussed and bring this back in January.
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MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Wright to reappoint the standing
Construction Board members for another term (this is for the four vacant positions)
carried on a voice vote of 5 -0.
10.017 B. Natural Resources Board (City Clerk Transmittal, Application, List)
75 -79 i. Interview, Unless Waived, Submit Nomination for One Vacant Position
Ms. Howe introduced herself and Mr. Wolff asked about the organization she started
called the "Green Angels." She said she started this group to work with the schools and
day care facilities to encourage recycling, using biodiesel buses, and work on little
things.
Mr. Wright nominated Ms. Howe and Council concurred with a voice vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.048 A. Resolution No. R -10 -39 Transmittal Hearing and Adoption of Evaluation Appraisal
81 -190 Report (GMD Transmittal, R- 10 -39, Exhibit A)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE EVALUATION AND
APPRAISAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; STATING THE
INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND THE COMPRESHENSIVE PLAN BASED UPON
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE REPORT; AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE
REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PJ 9/28/10)
The City Attorney read Resolution No. R -10 -39 by title.
Brandon Schaad, Outlier Planning, said they were here to adopt the plan and he gave a
brief PowerPoint presentation outlining the major issues. (see attached)
Mr. Wright pointed out that the latest census figures were not included and asked how
they would be incorporated. Mr. Schaad said the detailed numbers wouldn't be out for a
couple of years. Mr. Wright noted the 2000 Long Range Transportation Plan was
adopted by the MPO earlier in the day and was available for inclusion.
The public was invited to provide input at 7:08 p.m.
Damien Gilliams said he sees a lot of things in the plan that will deter growth yet on the
other hand Council is giving tax breaks to businesses that want to come to Sebastian.
For the people at home, he asked Mayor Gillmor to have Mr. Schaad go over the table of
contents so they know what is in the report.
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve Resolution No. R- 10 -39.
Mr. Wright asked where the public could find the document. The Growth Management
Director said it is available on the City's website in the Growth Management Section:
cityofsebastian.org, public records in Laserfiche, sebastianear.com, and hard copy is in
the Growth Management Office.
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Mayor Gillmor closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Roll call vote:
AYES: All
NAYS: None
Passed 5 -0
10.140 B. Resolution No. R -10 -40 Update to CRA Master Plan (GMD Transmittal, R -10 -40
191 -309 with Exhibit, Legislative Copy)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PJ 9/29/10)
The City Attorney read Resolution No. R -10 -40 by title.
Brandon Schaad, Outlier Planning, said this update is primarily a capital improvement
update to the 2003 CRA Master Plan. He gave a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mr. Hill said some items did not change since this was not a complete revision; and noted
the original plan included statements referencing the working waterfront and the
preservation of Sebastian's fishing history which he found interesting.
Mayor Gillmor said he had problems with terminology referencing Riverside and Riverview
Drive in the document maps. He said he would like to see the references blacked out and
Indian River Drive inserted.
The City Manager explained those names were the original names when the road was
platted over the years and it would be a tremendous amount of work to change the base
maps going all the way back to the plat maps. He offered to have Senior MIS Systems
Analyst, Barbara Brooke Reese, black out the names and rescan the maps for the
website and Clerk's file.
Ms. Coy suggested a disclaimer recognizing the different names for Indian River Drive
and that we are working on a solution.
Mr. Wolff asked Mr. Schaad if the capital improvement table on circle page 263 was his
work or from the original plan. Mr. Schaad said it was from the original plan but he pulled
out what wasn't going to happen.
Mayor Gillmor also noted the chart on circle page 262 shows incorrect information and
asked that the expected CRA revenues be updated. Mr. Hill agreed, but said the chart
spoke to outdated items noted earlier in the document; the contractor was asked to look
at the capital improvement items; and to update the whole document it would cost a lot
more.
The Mayor asked for public input at 7:29 p.m.
Damien Gilliams said he didn't see anything on how the plan is going to create jobs in the
district. He offered that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has two programs that
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will share revenue with businesses and with matching down payments, help small
businesses get loans. He briefly outlined the SBA 504 and SBA 7A Programs. He asked
Council to put the document on hold until these programs are incorporated to help
businesses thrive and buy real estate.
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve Resolution No. R -10 -40 with a
disclaimer regarding the wording of Indian River Drive.
Mr. Wright described the difficulty of receiving SBA loans.
Mayor Gillmor closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Roll call vote:
AYES: All
NAYS: None
Passed 5 -0
10.141 C. Resolution No. R -10 -41 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (GMD
311 -372 Transmittal, R- 10 -41, Letter, Map, Plans)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2010 -2014 FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2010 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN AND AN APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDING FOR FY2010 (SF 424); AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND TRANSMIT ALL DOCUMENTS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PJ 9/29/10)
The City Attorney read Resolution No. R -10 -41 by title.
The Growth Management Director explained this would be the City's first year of
participation in the CDGB Program which is designed for low to moderate income areas
which included the CRA district and the project that staff was proposing was the
Riverview Park lift station.
Mr. Hill pointed out that since the project is already budgeted, that money can be used
elsewhere if the City received this grant money.
Mr. Wolff cited the HUD letter speaking to low income residents and returning veterans
and asked how the lift station factors into those residents. The City Manager said the
short answer was that it doesn't; the money can be used for a number of items but staff
chose the lift station, but Council could change the goal which would need more
homework.
Mayor Gillmor said he was surprised that he had not seen the letter addressed to him
from HUD and that Council wasn't in the loop earlier to discuss how these funds might be
used; he noted they have discussed economic development, an incubator, or a business
analyst to help small businesses. He requested discussion on the best use of the money.
He said there isn't a better time to buy a home for veterans.
Mr. Hill said it is unfair to come up with an idea tonight without background such as how
many veterans are coming in and need help. The City Manager said there is not a time
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dilemma. Mr. Hill said the project has already been approved, those funds could be put
back into the budget, but there should be an idea where to spend the bonus check. Mr.
Hill suggested tabling the item to have discussions with the City Manager as to where the
money should go or go ahead and free up the money in general revenues.
Mr. Hill also said it is the responsibility of staff to seek grant funding, this covers
something already budgeted for and he was comfortable approving this for this purpose.
The City Manager explained that the City could apply for the small cities grant CDGB
funding or the recurring entitlement CDGB funding and in the past the City has applied for
the small grant until this Council decided in 2009 to opt -in for the recurring grant funding.
He said through the CIP process he talked to Council and the Parks Recreation
Committee about the lift station. He said Council could approve or discuss other
entitlement projects for this year and in the future. He cautioned that they will spend a
good portion of staff time managing the $100K.
Mr. Wright concurred that if they accept the grant, they have substantial obligations such
as public hearings for two years. The City Manager agreed that hearings are required but
HUD has helped the City since many communities have stopped taking the money
because of the bureaucracy.
The City Manager said he would take direction and move accordingly noting in his
experience, once the program is started, working with HUD will become repetitive and
easier; but difficult to manage.
The City Manager suggested identifying projects through a committee or the Local
Planning Agency (Planning and Zoning Commission). The Growth Management Director
said the entitlement program is actually a more stream -lined process because the federal
government has determined the City is entitled to the money and when the Census
figures come out, the entitlement amount will go up.
Mr. Wright said it was interesting that the City's gem, Riverview Park, falls in a blighted
area. The City Manager said HUD recognizes that when you do a redevelopment district
you have done a blight study which includes the whole CRA district.
Mayor Gillmor citied the three categories on circle page 347 that the money could be
applied for. Ms. Coy said she was prepared to keep as it is and plan down the road.
Mr. Wright agreed this was a reasonable approach.
Mr. Wolff said the budget doesn't have $100,000 to help someone start a small business,
help a head injured veteran, or someone put a roof over their head so Council might be
missing an opportunity to help people right now who don't have a revenue source;
Council should review the objectives noting he agreed with the lift station but they should
be sure that is the project they want.
Mr. Hill agreed with Mr. Wolff as long as they did not lose $100,000. The City Manager
said he didn't think HUD would wig out on a 60 day delay.
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MOTION by Mr. Hill to table and have it brought back as soon as possible to discuss
different options for spending the grant. SECOND by Mayor Gillmor who asked if this
was for FY2010. The Growth Management Director said in HUD numbers our FY2011 is
their FY2010.
Mayor Gillmor called for public input at 8:14 p.m.
Joe Scozzari commended the City Manager for receiving the grant and not telling any
one. Mr. Hill called for a point of order, asking the speaker to address the Chair.
Damien Gilliams commended Council for tabling the grant, stating it really needs to help
veterans and if he knew there were major problems at the Park he would have raised
concerns. He asked Council to direct staff to fix the restroom right away.
Roll call vote:
AYES: Hill, Wolff, Gillmor
NAYS: Coy, Wright
Motion to table passed 3 -2.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS none.
11. PUBLIC INPUT
Nick McGrath, Sebastian, said in June 2009 he spoke to the City Manager's Executive
Assistant and a couple of City departments who said the City was under contract for
printing services; a year later he came back and spoke to the City Manager who said
employees use a local company but a bid would go out. He said he submitted a bid two
months ago and it has yet to be awarded. He said he would just like as- needed
business, yet the City continues to use the local vendor with the expired contract and the
Police Department is using the prison system for their printing needs.
The City Manager said he was in business to save money and also help local business;
there is not a standard policy; and the department heads get supplies where it is the least
expensive. He said when the bid went out, the two big jobs were the budget (book), and
the Pelican Brief and staff has subsequently decided to do the Pelican Brief electronically
this year. He acknowledged Mr. McGrath was the low bid on many of the items but some
of the numbers were so low that staff didn't know if they did the bid documents right; the
existing vendor protested the bid; and there was a reasonable difference of $1,000
among the bids for printing the budget (book).
He said he did not have the time to make a determination on this but his Assistant did tell
Mr. McGrath that it would be on the agenda. He said they may rebid the budget job
which will be about a $5,000 job.
Mr. McGrath said he would like to be contacted for business.
Mr. Wright confirmed the amount of printing is minimal. The City Manager staff is trying
to spread the business throughout the community and they are doing their best.
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Mr. McGrath asked Council if they agreed that Pride should have the Police Department
contract. Mr. Hill said they would need all the information on that before commenting.
Joe Scozzari said a local food vendor expressed to him that he feels taken advantage by
local non profit organizations which offer weekend dinners and lunches, and he asked if
there is a State law limiting the number of open houses an organization can have a year.
Mayor Gillmor asked which non profits are doing this. Mr. Wolff said for example, clubs
like the Armenian American Club which has an authentic breakfast.
Ms. Coy said the non profits must apply for a license from the State and they are allowed
to so many open houses and she wasn't sure that was enforceable at this level.
Harvey Wheeler, Sebastian, requested a feasibility study to reinstate the Engineering
Department to provide accountability; complete the CRA parking study, saving $27,000;
provide storm water design to reduce the nutrient loads into the Indian River Lagoon; and
provide conceptual drawings for more aesthetic pedestrian bridges.
Ben Hocker, Sebastian, said he was looking for the CRA agenda on website and came
across a Main Street marina blueprint which is different that what is there and he asked if
this was a new project. Mayor Gillmor said that document was old.
Mr. Hocker said the "do not enter" sign at the boat launching exit area isn't visible and he
asked if it could stick out more. He also said there are pedicabs pushing people off the
sidewalk along Indian River Drive and he asked if the City has any control over this. Mr.
Wright asked where they picking up passengers. Mr. Hocker said yes at Earl's
Hideaway.
The City Clerk said all the Council packets are available on the home page under
Meeting Agendas.
Damien Gilliams said St. Sebastian Catholic Church is now having a flea market and
suggested the City hold a monthly flea market. He described a recycling bank program
recently instituted in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and asked the City look into it.
Mr. Gilliams said staff should spread printing needs among the businesses in the
community; he could relate to Mr. Scozzari's non profit concern which could be looked at
down the road; and said the parking study is a perfect thing for the Construction Board to
do. He asked if City staff painted the building where the Art Club is to be located. Mayor
Gillmor replied that Club members did the painting.
12. NEW BUSINESS
10.142 A. Request from Joe Scozzari for Candidate Forum in Council Chambers
with MIS Broadcast Services and Equipment (City Manager Transmittal)
9:02 pm Mr. Hill cited the broadcast policy that prohibits politicing from the dais or podium and he
removed himself from his position so he would not break the policy and he left the
chamber.
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The City Manager said this request is from Open Arms and Open Hearts to petition
Council for a candidate forum and Vicky Lada was present to answer any questions.
Mr. Wright asked if the request was reviewed by the City's Communication Committee.
The City Attorney said it was not required in this instance since it was not an appeal. The
City Manager said the request comes to Council because it is a live coverage and it
would be up to Council to allow an additional forum.
The City Attorney expounded that the procedure for the Committee relates to packaged
programming that somebody wants to broadcast over the public channel for replay and
this request did not fall within that parameter.
Mr. Wolff asked Ms. Lada how many hours she was requesting and who would be the
moderator. Ms. Lada replied it would be two hours, and Cal Stewart would moderate.
Ms. Coy remembered Coleman Steward ran for the school board and asked if this was
the same man. Ms. Lada said that she never met Mr. Stewart but he was recommended
by Mr. Gilliams.
Mr. Wright asked what her position was with Open Arms and Open Hearts ministry. Ms.
Lada said she was the treasurer.
Ms. Coy said the organization is not listed locally and asked what functions are held in
the City. Ms. Lada said she is holding bible studies at her house; she is the key holder to
Ms. Falco's local house; and Ms. Falco holds internet radio shows. Ms. Coy noted the
ministry's website is listed in Bradenton and asked how Council could justify that
organization is a local, charitable organization.
Ms. Coy said Ms. Lada was the representative, she couldn't tell them about the
moderator, and she asked about the format to which Ms. Lada said there will be three
reporters to ask questions and the candidates could ask questions of each other.
Ms. Coy asked how many candidates there are. Mr. Gilliams whispered an answer to
Ms. Lada and Ms. Coy called for a point of order. Mr. Gilliams said there was no need to
badger Ms. Lada. Ms. Coy called again for a point of order and said she was trying to
get to the issue.
Ms. Coy asked Ms. Lada when was she asked to do this and Ms. Lada said yesterday.
Ms. Coy noted the Open Arms and Open Hearts letter came to them Monday. Ms. Coy
said there didn't seem to be a lot of planning and asked if she was aware of the two other
forums held in the City.
Ms. Lada said she was aware of the Property Owners and the Chamber; and said this
was offered by a non partisan, open forum type of thing, not any political organization.
Ms. Coy said the reason the two organizations holds forums every year is one represents
residents and one is the business owners which represents 100% of the taxpayers.
Mayor Gillmor noted the proper order is that if anyone was interested in going forward,
there should be a motion.
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Mr. Wolff said he was nervous as to where the discussion was going, and noted there
are many forums going on in the County and we should not say only two groups can
have a forum. Ms. Coy asked him to name other places that televise forums and the
issue is 'use of government property and staff.' Mr. Wolff asked if that meant that
Council should cancel the SPOA and Chamber forum. Ms. Coy said Council should re-
look at the resolution and what they want to accomplish.
MOTION by Mr. Wolff to approve the application by Open Arms and Open Hearts for a
candidate forum. Motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Gilliams approached the podium to speak and Mayor Gillmor said there was no
discussion after a dead motion and called for a recess at 9:22 p.m. He reconvened the
meeting 9:29 p.m. and all members were present.
13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS none.
14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager reported the assessed value increased a little over 1%, generating
more revenue and he administratively adjusted the final millage rate downward to 3.3041
for FY2011; there are a number of street surfacing projects going on; the Skate Park
office is under construction; permits are being gathered for the Schumann Park
restrooms; Mr. Schulke is working on riverfront design concepts for the bump -out,
parking, signage; Mr. Watanabe is working on the gateway concept; staff is working on
improvements at Hurricane Harbor and the fish house; and staff is working with Neel
Schaffer on the design concept for the VRaptor hangar.
15. CITY CLERK MATTERS none.
16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Council Member Coy
Ms. Coy said the last item has brought attention that the City Broadcast Policy needs
some review and discussion and if there was consensus, she would like the policy
and resolution on the agenda in December. There was no objection from the other
Council Members and the City Manager agreed to agendize the review.
B. Council Member Wolff none.
C. Council Member Wright
Mr. Wright reminded everyone that early voting started Monday at the old School
House and runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
D. Mayor Gillmor
Mayor Gillmor requested an unstructured workshop with staff and the department
heads, to be held on the floor to brainstorm, and talk about what's on everyone's
mind and come up with a grand vision for the City.
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ATTEST:
There was consensus to change one of the December meetings to a workshop if an
agenda turned out to be light; otherwise to hold it in January.
E. Vice -Mayor Hill
Mr. Hill said he went to the Sebastian Art Club on Monday, and found the work to be
phenomenal and suggested all Council Members visit the Club. He noted they have
some art hanging which displayed their vision.
He invited the public to their Open House on Saturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Mayor Gillmor added that they hoped to have artists working for the public.
Mr. Hill said the sign for Tropical Smoothies is done and looked wonderful.
17. Being no further business, Mayor Gillmor adjourned the regular City Council
meeting at 9:39 p.m.
Approved at the October 27, 2010 Regular City Council meeting.
Sally A. Mai', MMC City Clerk
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City of Sebastian
Adoption of the
CRA Master Plan Update
October 13, 2010
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
June 9, 2010 CRA Workshop Council and Members
of the Public Brainstormed and Prioritized Potential
CRA Capital Projects
1 Streetscaping US -1
2 Working Waterfront
3 Gateways
4 Uniform Signage /Branding District
5 C.A.V.''Corp,
6 Preserve Archie Smith Fish House
7 Incentives /Conservation Easements (I.R. Drive)
8 Pave roads "president" roads)
9 Underground utilities
10 Add on- street parking to Calvin /Coolidge
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July 28, 2010 CRA Workshop Council refined capital
improvements priorities
Council refined capital improvements priorities
Preferred 5 -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements
FY 2010 (Current Year)
•Working Waterfront Land Acquisition ($535,119)
*Facility Renovations ($200,000)
•US -1 Landscaping Improvements ($25,000)
•Billboards or Uniform Signage ($15,000)
FY 2011
•US -1 Improvement ($25,000)
•Billboards or Uniform Signage ($20,000)
•Parking Study ($30,000)
*Gateways ($250,000)
FY 2012
•Billboards or Uniform Signage ($20,000)
•C.A.V. Corp. Parking Improvements ($400,000)
FY 2013
•Billboards or Uniform Signage ($15,000)
FY 2014
•No Major Projects
FY 2015
•No Major Projects
Council Adoption of CRA
Master Plan Update
Implementation of new
Capital Improvements
Schedule
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
Community Redevelopment
Master Plan
City of Sebastian
2010 Proposed Evaluation and
Appraisal Report (EAR)
City Council Meeting
October 13, 2010
HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
Evaluate Progress in Implementing Comprehensive
Plan
State Regional Requirements
Recommend Needed Changes to the Plan
Major Issues Workshop (P &Z and Public)
Scoping Meeting
City Council Approved Major Issues
Draft Documents Feedback
P &Z Council approved Proposed EAR for State review
Review Comments Received and EAR Revised
#1: Connectivity of Arterial /Collector Roads and
Alternative Transportation Modes
#2: Economic Development and Job Creation
#3: Balancing Sustainable Growth with Protection
of Community Character
#4: Future Development and Funding of the Park
and Recreation System
#5: Annexation and Service Delivery
Compare City's Current Situation with Past and With
Past Projections
LOS Financial Feasibility Assessment
Analysis of Five Major Issues
Changes in State Requirements
Result: 77 Recommendations for Changes to the
Comprehensive Plan (see EAR pages 95 -101)
Land Use Patterns
Greenways Blueways
Parks Level of Service
Plan for Growth in Potential Annexation
Areas Including Potential For Employment Uses
Protect Unique Community Character
Support and Fund Multi -Modal Mobility
Encourage Eco- Tourism
Integrate Economic Development Planning into the
Comprehensive Plan
Population Projections Land Use Needs Projections
Technical Water Supply Concurrency Requirements
Per FDOT: Recognize "regionally significant"
transportation facilities
Per FDOT, consider extending planning horizon upon
completion of 2035 LRTP
Updated parks data
Added explanations regarding Senate Bill 360
City Council Vote to Adopt EAR
State Review: "Sufficient" Finding
EAR -Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments:
within 18 months of "Sufficient"