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Home My WebLink About03142012 Minutes�� .� �� ..-�' , .;1�� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012 - 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Vice Mayor Wright called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Father John Morrissey, St. Sebastian Catholic Church gave the invocation. 3. Council Member Coy led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Vice-Mayor pon Wright Council Member Andrea Coy Council Member Richard H. Gillmor Council Member Bob McPartlan Citv Council Absent: Mayor Jim Hill (excused) Staff Present: City Manager, AI Minner City Attorney, Robert Ginsburg City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Community Development Director, Joseph Griffin Senior Planner, Jan King Deputy Police Chief, Greg Witt Public Works Director, Jerry Converse Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy MIS Senior Systems Analyst, Barbara Brooke-Reese 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Modifications and additions require unanimous voted of City Council Members None. 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. Regular City Council Meeting March 14, 2012 Page Two 12.029 A. Proclamation — SRHS Girls' Basketball Team State Championship bv Vice Mavor and Update bv Athletic Director Michael Stutzke on Championship RoadwaV Siqns 12.030 12.031 Team: Nicole Clark Merkeyia Jones Kiandre'a Pound Samantha Beigel Jordan Marshall Colleen Ogrodowski Katie Taylor Brooke Evans Miah Shephard Brittany Jackson Micaela Martinelli Tayler Smith Coaches and Staff: Manager: Emily Blondek Head Coach: Terri Amy Assistant Coach: Chris Jefferson Assistant Coach: Mia Johnson Athletic Trainer: Hilary Lange Athletic Director: Michael Stutzke Principal: Dan Gilbertson Assistant Principal: Billy Wilson Vice Mayor Wright announced each team member's and administrator's name and gave the team members a proclamation and a City pin. He then read the proclamation and Mr. Stutzke commented that in addition to being outstanding players, the ladies were outstanding students and represented Sebastian well with their exemplary character. Vice Mayor called for a recess at 6:39 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:42 p.m. All members were present. B. Proclamation — Public Works Appreciation Week, Mav 20 — 26, 2012 Vice Mayor Wright read the proclamation and presented it to Public Works Director, Jerry Converse. Mr. Stutzke said across America when towns celebrate a state championship, signs are erected at City limits and asked approval to honor the basketball team with signs in the City. There was no objection from Council. C. Barbara Hoffman Cultural Council of Indian River Countv - Presentation to City Council on Economic Impact Studv of Arts and Culture in Indian River County Ms. Hoffman presented a PowerPoint presentation with data on how the art industry impacts communities. (see attached) D. Brief Announcements I. Concert in Park (Riverview Park) — SRHS Jau Ensemble and Steel Drums — 3/23/12 5:30 pm ii. Pelican Island Wildlife Festival in Riverview Park — 3/17/12 —10 am to 5 pm Vice Mayor Wright announced the agendized events. Mr. Gillmor announced that Mr. McPartlan was elected chairman of the Indian River County MPO earlier in the day. Regular City Council Meeting March 14, 2012 Page Three Mr. McPartlan said the Sebastian River Area Little League is looking for baseball enthusiasts and community volunteers to help umpire the games. He said interested individuals could contact Umpire in Chief, John Coppola at 564-3341, League President Joanne Webster at 633-8502 or himself. 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 of 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 shou/d 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. A. Approval of Minutes — February 22, 2012 Meeting 12.032 B. Approve Road Closure and Main Street Boat Launch Area for Sebastian River High School Homecoming Parade on Indian River Drive from Main Street to Riverview Park on Thursday, October 4, 2012 - Portions North of Main and US 1 to River 2 pm to 4 pm for Staging and Portions South of Main from 3:45 pm Until Parade Passes — Businesses and Boaters Will Be Advised (Parks Transmittal, SRHS E-Mail) MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve items A and B. Result of the roll call vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Passed 4-0. 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS City committee reports and Council Member regiona/ committee reports. No public input or action except for Ciry committee member nominations and appointments under this heading. 12.033 A. Planninq and Zoninq Commission (City Clerk Transmittal, Applications, Ads, List) i. Interview, Unless Waived, and Fill One Alternate Member Position — Term to Expire 11/1/2013 ii. Interview, Unless Waived, and Fill One Alternate Member Position — Term to Expire 1/1/2014 Mr. Dyer said he moved to Sebastian from Columbia, Missouri where he developed an interest in land use and its relation to transportation and quality of life; and he would like to offer his service to the City. Ms. Kautenburg said she is a 17 year resident, served on several government committees, has 15 years experience as a real estate appraiser, totaling 35 years in the real estate industry and seen the impact of zoning on real estate. MOTION by Ms. Coy and Mr. Gillmor to place Mr. Dyer and Ms. Kautenburg in the two alternate positions passed with a unanimous vote of 4-0. 9. PUBLIC HEARING — none. Regular City Council Meeting March 14, 2012 Page Four 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12.024 A. Senior Resources Survev for North Countv (Transmittal) Ms. Coy said the County-wide survey has begun and three focus groups of 12 people will form according to age groups. Because the needs and economics are very different from the barrier island to Vero Beach to the north, she suggested throwing in an extra focus group from the north County that will cost $3,000. She said Fellsmere was interested in participating and sharing in the expense and the extra group will provide North County's statistics in perpetuity. The City Manager confirmed there was money available. In response to Mr. Gillmor, she said the Senior Resources Association has hired SRA Research Inc. and Florida Atlantic University to do the survey and facilitate the focus groups. Mr. Gillmor said he was concerned if they would use the result. Ms. Coy said it was her feeling that if Council wanted something done, they would have to do it anyway, this would provide what services are needed, and they could suggest the participants include a cross of seniors that are care givers, some from the medical profession, and a church. MOTION by Mr. Gillmor and SECOND by Mr. Wright to approve $3,000 for a North County focus group and invite Fellsmere to participate. Mr. McPartlan asked if the $2,500 was for a facilitator. Ms. Coy said the amount went up to $3,000 and included a facilitator, a data analysis, might include a transcript; and she offered the City Chamber with staff to film it to keep cost down. In response to Mr. McPartlan, she said the City could probably facilitate but this way the North County group would be included and they will be able to extract the City's numbers down the road to implement the City's needs. Vice Mayor Wright said he agreed a comprehensive analysis is needed for Sebastian as they move into the future and described how he participated in the Meals on Wheels Program earlier in the day where the Director, Sara Bamgarner, asked for enthusiastic volunteers to help deliver meals. He said the volunteers could deliver any day they choose, just have their own vehicle and love to visit with seniors. Ms. Bamgarner could be reached at (772) 469-2061. There was no public input. Result of the roll call vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Passed 4-0. Ms. Coy asked the City Manager to contact the City of Fellsmere as it was on their agenda for the next evening. 11. PUBLIC INPUT — none. Regular City Council Meeting March 14, 2012 Page Five 12. NEW BUSINESS 12.034 A. First Readinq Ordinance No. 0-12-03 - Land Use Amendment for Peacock Propertv — Set Public Hearinq for April 11, 2012 (Communitv Development Transmittat, 0-12- 03, Staff Report, P& Z Minutes, Application, Survev) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO DESIGNATE A LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF RIVERFRONT MIXED USE (RMU) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.38 ACRES, LOCATED AT 1640 U.S. 1; PROVIDING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 0-12-03 and noted this is unique because the previously publicly property is now privately owned and the land use designation and zoning need to be changed. The City Manager added that it should be classified the same as a nearby use which is riverfront mixed use. MOTION by Mr. Gillmor and SECOND by Ms. Coy to pass Ordinance No. 0-12-03 on first reading. Mr. Gillmor mentioned that a previous mayor said the City land was given to the County to develop and asked if the City received anything for the property. The City Clerk said there was some trading history with the property and offered to do some research before the second reading and public hearing. The City Manager pointed out that was a separate from the issue than what was before them. Result of the roll call vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Passed 4-0. 12.034 B. First Readinq Ordinance No. 0-12-04 - Zoninq Amendment for Peacock Propertv — Set Public Hearinq for April 11, 2012 (Communitv Development Transmittal, O- 12-04, Application) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING A ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL RIVERFRONT (CR) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.38 ACRES, LOCATED AT 1640 U.S.1; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 0-12-04. The City Manager said this was the second part of the process for the same parcel. MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to pass Ordinance No. 0-12-03 on first reading and set the public hearing for April 11, 2012. There was no public input. � Regular City Council Meeting March 14, 2012 Page Six Result of the roll call vote: AYES: NAYS: Passed 4-0. 13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS The City Attorney said the legislature has ended their general session and in the future, he would provide the consequences of their actions to keep Council informed. 14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS 12.035 A. Dog Park Improvement Update (Citv Manaqer Transmittal, Pavilion Spec) The City Manager said some of the scheduled 2011 CIP improvements did not get accomplished such as the restroom but he did plan to go forward with a pavilion to provide shade, millings for the trail, kiosk materials and some beautification landscaping. He said with approval from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, he planned to shift the unspent allocation over to other improvements within the parks barring any comment or direction from Council. Fertilizer The City Manager said that he received individual Council feedback on the fertilizer ordinance in all different directions and it would be important to bring it back for clear direction on the March 28th agenda along with the Natural Resources Board input and other communities' input. Vice Mayor Wright said he understood the problem was not caused by commercial application so the regulation will be aimed at homeowners; and he asked if there is a replacement product available at Home Depot, since Scotts Weed and Feed is the main contributor to the problem. He said he would not like to put in place an ordinance if the replacement is costly or not available; he also asked what percentage of the problem is caused by homeowner vs. agriculture canal runoff to make sure they are focusing on the real problem. Mr. Gillmor said they can only deal with what is happening in Sebastian which doesn't have agriculture runoff; he suggested educating the public when to fertilize, what type of fertilizer, and how not to blow grass into canals. He said the publications do a good job of announcing ordinances that are passed; he understood it could be unenforceable but he would hate for there not to be dolphin and fish in the lagoon 20 years from now. Vice Mayor Wright said he supported the educationat aspects but when it turns into an enforceable ordinance is when it is difficult. 15. CITY CLERK MATTERS — none. 16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS Regular City Council Meeting March 14, 2012 Page Seven A. Vice Mavor Wriqht Vice Mayor Wright said he attended the County Commission meeting to discuss the impact fees where one Commissioner made a motion to eliminate all fees but it died for a lack of a second. He said the Commissioners mentioned going out to the communities for them to weigh in and he requested to discuss this at the next Mayors' meeting. He said at the Commission meeting it was discussed that Sebastian may have the ability to withdraw from the impact fees and he would like the City Manager to find out pros and cons of withdrawing from the interlocal agreement. He said the City of Fellsmere supports our position completely; and if a little construction could get going, it might lower the unemployment rate. B. Council Member Cov 12.036 i. Creation of a Veterans Advisorv Board (no backup) Ms. Coy said she talked to both the Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion which are interested in forming a local group that could be two individuals from each and one alternating member from the Ladies Auxiliary who could watch over the brick walkway and memorial, where to put the monument, and report back to Council. In response to Vice Mayor Wright, she said it would be a City Sunshine committee that starts as a temporary committee and maybe become permanent; at times there may be a member from outside the City because the commanders may not live in the City and it would meet during the day with a City staff member to take minutes. Vice Mayor Wright asked the City Manager to move forward with the committee. C. Council Member Gillmor — none. D. Council Member McPartlan — none. E. Mavor Hill — absent. 17. Being no further business, Vice Mayor Wright adjourned the regular meeting at 7:44 p.m. Approved at the March 28, 2012 Regular City Council meeting. Hill, ATTE . � (��- _ ' ' - y Sal y. Maio, MC - City Cle►ic