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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04102013 Minutes CfnYOF 5EBAsTIAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013- 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Mayor McPartlan called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Invocation was given by Pastor Seth Goldsmith, Coastal Community Church. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Hill. 4. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Bob McPartlan Vice-Mayor Don Wright Council Member Jerome Adams Council Member Andrea Coy Council Member Jim Hill City Staff Present: City Manager, Al Minner City Attorney, Robert Ginsburg City Clerk, Sally Maio Building Director, Wayne Eseltine Community Development Director, Joseph Griffin Police Chief, Michelle Morris Public Works Director, Jerry Converse Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy Garage Manager, Greg Schmidt MIS Senior Analyst, Barbara Brooke-Reese 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of City Council members New Business item G was moved to the beginning of New Business by request of Mayor McPartlan on behalf of the applicant's parents and consensus of Council. Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Two 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. 13.047 A. Proclamation — National Child Abuse Prevention Month —April 2013 6 Accepted by Sabrina Barnes, Interim Executive Director/Director of Program Operations, Children's Home Society of Florida Treasure Coast Division Mayor McPartlan read and presented the Proclamation to Sabrina Barnes. Ms. Barnes addressed residents about the effects of child abuse and strides being made, and handed out blue ribbons and materials urging awareness of everyone's responsibility to work to prevent child abuse and protect children and their futures. Mayor McPartlan announced an upcoming "End Child Abuse, Stop the Tears" breakfast on April 24th at Unity Church of Vero Beach, where foster parents will speak about what they get back from fostering and said more information can be obtained from United for Families website www.uff.us. 13.048 B. Proclamation — National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week—Accepted by 7 Police Department Dispatcher Mayor McPartlan read and presented the Proclamation to Naomi Charles, City of Sebastian Police dispatcher. 13.049 C. Proclamation— Presented to Wayne Eseltine—Certified Flood Plain Manager 8 Mayor McPartlan read and presented the proclamation and certificate to Building Director, Wayne Eseltine and congratulated him on his achievement. Mr. Eseltine thanked management for the opportunity to attend the course. 13.050 D. Proclamation—Arbor Day/Earth Day—April 20th Earth Day Event at Riverview 9 Park—Accepted by Natural Resources Board Chair, Robin Graves Mayor McPartlan read and presented the Proclamation to Robin Graves, Chairperson, Natural Resources Board, who invited people to come out and participate. 13.051 E. Natural Resources Board Chairman - Recommendation for Support of Indian River Lagoon Coalition (No Backup, Proposed Support Resolution Under New Business) Chairperson Robin Graves briefly addressed City Council on behalf of the Board to strongly recommend the City's participation in the Indian River Lagoon Coalition. F. Brief Announcements 4/19—City Furlough Day—City Hall Closed 4/19—Sebastian River HS Jazz Ensemble and Steel Drum Band—5:30—8 pm 4/20—Earth Day Festival—Hosted by Natural Resources Board—8 am to 1 pm Mr. Wright announced a Craft Club children's movie night in Riverview Park. Mayor McPartlan discussed the Sebastian PD Citizens Academy which recently conducted its last class graduation. He urged future attendance and commended Officer Steve Marcinik for his commitment to community safety training and said he is an asset to the City. 2 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Three 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. 10-15 A. Approval of Minutes— March 27, 2013 Regular Meeting 13.052 B. Approve Revised, Amended, and Restated Stormwater Drainage and Detention 16-29 Easement Agreement Originally Approved in 2005 Between City of Sebastian and Blue Crabapple, LLC — Developer of Publix Property at CR 510 and Sebastian Boulevard (City Manager Transmittal, Revised Agreement, 2005 Agreement) 13.053 C. Approve Annual Craft Club Shows at Riverview Park for 2013-2014— Request to 30-35 Waive Fees 50% - 10/5/13, 11/2/13, 12/7/13, 12/8/13, 1/4/14, 2/1/14, 3/14, 4/5/14, and 5/3/14 and Sunday Rain Dates as Requested (Parks Transmittal, Application, Letter and Dates) 13.054 D. Approve Closing Indian River Drive from Harrison Street North to Jackson 36-38 Street on November 2, 2013 from 6:45 am to 9:30 am for Sebastian River Middle School IB Program 5K Run Fundraiser (Parks Transmittal, Application, Receipt) 13.055 E. Approve Alcoholic Beverage Request for Wedding and Reception at Community 39-41 Center— May 18, 2013—5 pm to 11 pm (Parks Transmittal, Application and Receipt) Mr. Adams removed item C. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Mr. Wright to approve items A, B, D and E of the Consent Agenda. Roll Call: Ayes: Wright, Adams, Coy, Hill, McPartlan Nays: None Passed 5-0 Item C—Craft Club Shows Mr. Adams asked what rent is typically paid, what the discount would be and would this discount be a detriment to other users. Chris McCarthy responded that they would typically pay $100 per use and the discount would make it $50 per use multiplied by eight events. Mr. Adams concluded it did not seem to be a problem to give the half fee. The City Manager noted they have done this for many years, and they give back to the community. MOTION by Mr. Adams and SECOND by Ms. Coy Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coy, Hill, McPartlan, Wright Nays: None Passed: 5-0 3 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Four 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. Mr. Adams reported on the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments meeting held today, specifically on a report filed by Workforce Solutions citing a decrease in unemployment in the region. Ms. Coy reported on the Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting held today. She said that a response was given by the County Administrator, when she said the City paid for two shelters for Go-Line in the City, that Indian River County had paid for them. She asked the City Manager to get with Mr. Baird to correct his information. The City Manager said in the spirit of cooperation the City assisted to finish the Main Street shelters and the County paid for the hub by Burger King and he would make contact. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (As provided in Resolution No. R-12-01) Mayor opens hearing City Attorney reads title Staff presentation,comments,and preliminary recommendation Applicant presentation, if necessary Public input City Staff final comments and recommendation Mayor closes hearing unless hearing continuation granted by the affirmative vote of three Council Members Council deliberation and action 13.037 A. Second Reading and Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 0-13-02—Anti- 42-44 Discrimination —Amending 0-95-07 (City Attorney Transmittal, 0-13-02) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING; AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE 0-95-07 TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE HOUSING NEEDS OF SENIORS AND THE ELDERLY IDENTIFIED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1St Reading 3/13/13, Legal Ad PJ 3/27/31) Mayor McPartlan opened the hearing at 6:57 p.m. and the City Attorney read 0-13-02 by title. There was no Council discussion or public input requested. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to adopt Ordinance No. 0-13-02. Roll call: Ayes: Coy, Hill, McPartlan, Wright, Adams Nays: None Passed 5-0 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13.031 A. Consideration of Modified Working Waterfront Modified Lease Agreement 45-58 Between City of Sebastian and Fisherman's Landing Sebastian, Inc. (Community Development Transmittal, Modified Lease [No change to Exhibits in 2/27/13 Agenda Packet]) The City Manager said he and Community Development Joe Griffin were pleased to present the modified lease agreement, noting that the Fisherman have met and signed off on the modified agreement, and gave a brief overview of its provisions. 4 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Five The City Manager noted a scrivener error to correct provision 11.E on page 53 of the agenda packet to add "working waterfront" in two places. He said the grant application is on the desk of Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) for the fish house construction and is hopeful we receive the funding. He recommended approval of the modified lease agreement. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Mr. Wright to approve the lease modification with the changes as stated by the City Manager and contingent upon approval by the State. The City Manager said he had sent the preliminary modified lease to the State and they seem happy with the changes, noting there may be a few minor changes to the business plan. Tim Adams, President of Fisherman's Landing Sebastian, Inc. (FLS), said he would like to readdress the issue of special events, stating they are a source of income to maintain buildings and rebuild docks, which was the main reason for requesting three events for three consecutive days. He said if they needed to come back in the future to request more they would. He thanked Ms. Coy for attending the FLS meeting, the City Manager and Community Development Director for their work on the revised lease, and said the non-profit group is being run legally and everyone understands completely what transpired in the past and what will transpire going forward. He said the FLS Board plans to meet monthly if possible because there is a lot for everyone to understand, however, between July and October a lot of the fishermen leave the area with their boats to make a living, so it is difficult to hold those meetings and they may have to amend their by-laws for a change from the month of August for the annual meeting and elections. Mr. Adams introduced Bobby Waltermeyer, the new FLS Vice President and Ricky McKnight, the new FLS Treasurer/Secretary. Mr. Wright asked them to pre-plan meetings and notify the City Manager when FLS will meet so someone on Council can sit in. Mr. Adams said they would like to invite at least one Council member, and said their by-laws require ten days notice so they would have time to notify. Mr. Wright said with this lease approved we can move on and Tim Adams assured everyone there had never been anything underhanded going on in the past or currently. Ms. Coy asked Mr. Adams several questions on behalf of the public. Mr. Adams explained how fishermen are typically charged for tying up and unloading at a site, and for the working waterfront they will have to have someone who is keeping track of what they are bringing in and establish some type of percentage charge for their take, but they need to sit down and figure out what will be a fair amount and in line with operations around the State. He said as to their understanding of allowed parking for the Fishermen, Mr. Adams said they have the south quadrant of the parking lot across the street from the Working Waterfront. He said they are currently parking trucks in front of the building, and knew they would have to move them across the street soon. He explained how dealers come in with vats with ice in the morning and as fishermen arrive in the afternoons, sometimes as late as 10 pm, they unload into the vats and then the vats are hauled away by truck. He said there is no set time frame and they need a 24 hour time frame in which to work. The City Manager reiterated FLS will use the lot across the street on the south 1/3 for and the public will use the north 2/3 and it will operate fine. 5 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Six Ms. Coy clarified that the public won't see much of a change from what is there now and hoped that we don't envision seeing a bunch of trucks on both sides of street. Mr. Adams said on a rare occasion a dealer may have vats on a facility, but they are not going to be a processing facility and there is no way they could do that in an appropriate way. Ms. Coy asked if anyone would be towed if they park in the south 1/3 of the lot across the street by accident. The City Manager said there is towing language in the lease, but it is their intention not to tow the occasional car that parks there but if it were to become an issue they reserve the right to tow. He said it would be posted. Mr. Adams said they would attempt to accommodate people, and invited them to call or see him and they would work with them. Damien Gilliams, 1623 US 1, Sebastian, said lease provision 16.D says they can tow your car, the public should be allowed to park there when they are closed because it is said we are short of parking spaces in the district. He said this property was generating revenue to the community and now the fishermen get it for$1 per year for twenty years with taxpayer money used for the project. He said he asked for materials he provided be put into the record and was told they were not. He said the Finance Department provided documents that showed they didn't have backup documentation for the rent credits. He said this is not a benefit to the community, they should be ashamed and this is a handout. Ben Hocker, Sebastian, said his some of his issues of parking have been resolved by Andrea, and inquired about a strip of property from the dock to the next adjoining property to the south asking is that our property, and the City Manager responded Mr. Hocker is referring to the approved site plan that does show a strip of land, in the area proposed for the boardwalk. Mr. Hocker said there is room for parking 30 to 40 pickup trucks still leaving the area in the front of the dock to pick up fish, and Council might want to look at it again instead of isolating the public parking lot on the west side. He said he disagreed with Damien stating that fishing is a 24 hour operation but cannot see locking the public out when there is adequate parking on the Dabrowski property. He talked about the Archie Smith property asking if there is an engineering survey. He was advised to get with the City Manager. Robert Waltermeyer, Vice President, FLS, said their job is 24-7 with no set times, and in response to allegations that this is a handout, there are four recreational docks in the City of Sebastian and only one commercial dock, and asked so who has the better half of that. Mr. Hill said he appreciated the City's hard work, was not concerned with parking, this is a business and they need a place to park, said a guy saying things tonight about this being welfare and they should be ashamed is a travesty and disgusting. He said the fishermen will pay to use this site, and they have worked with the City to maintain the history of fishing in this area and of the State and he is proud of what has taken place, and looks forward to the museum, the snack bar and people visiting. Mr. Wright said he too is pleased with where we are, hearing from Tim and Bob and brought up to speed, and this will result in a benefit to the City and the fisherman, that they can always call Chris McCarthy to schedule an event and that should not hold up or require us to modify the lease. He said it was difficult to get here and we have made a 6 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Seven huge amount of progress in a lot shorter amount of time than other communities have done. He thanked City of Sebastian staff for their work to put this together. Mayor McPartlan agreed with comments made and encouraged Council members to attend FLS meetings. Ms. Coy echoed Mr. Hill's comments and said she was really offended to think that someone says we are giving a handout to anyone, that what we are doing is reserving dock space for commercial fishermen and we made a commitment to preserve our history, said she was proud to be associated with the non-profit and proud we have fishermen who want to maintain that history and she wished them success. Mr. Adams said this is not a 20 year lease but a 10 year lease with a 10 year option if they meet our requirements, agreed with others that this is to preserve our heritage, was glad to see FLS representatives here tonight and thanked staff for their hard work. Roll call 5: Ayes: Hill, McPartlan, Wright, Adams, Coy Nays: None Passed: 5-0 11. PUBLIC INPUT Damien Gilliam, spoke on the Working Waterfront lease, and the Mayor and members of Council called for a point of order since this item had already been addressed tonight. Mr. Gilliams continued and members again called a point of order. Mayor McPartlan asked Mr. Gilliams to have a seat. 12. NEW BUSINESS 13.060 G. Consider Release of Interest on Liens and Disposition of Fine - 718 Wentworth 97-98 Street (Code Enforcement Transmittal, Property Owner Email Request) The City Attorney presented the request on behalf of Code Enforcement, said he worked with them on the statement before Council, the request was for the interest to be rescinded, and staff had no particular objection. Joyce and Joe Cuce, family of the property owner, briefly addressed Council stating the property owner was not doing well financially and it would be a big help to rescind at least the interest on the unpaid fine. The City Attorney said under Florida law only Council can deal with this, and in response to Mayor McPartlan noted the interest is typically 18% and calculated monthly. Mr. Wright, in response to Ms. Coy, said a short sale buyer can be required to pay an existing fine, but don't have to. He said he doesn't see that the City has lost anything by removing the interest, the City will be better off if this property is sold. He is familiar with the finance company handling the short sale and they are very difficult to work with. Ms. Coy suggested we keep $200 of the interest for the City for staff time spent on the issue and Mayor McPartlan agreed. Mr. Hill said the lien penalty amount covers City 7 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Eight time spent, if they had paid the lien five years ago there would be no interest, and said he would gladly give the interest back. Mr. Wright said he had no problem giving up the interest, and said, for anyone out there if it facilitates a short sale, "come see us", noting the interest is put in to try to force people to pay quickly. In response to Ms. Coy, the City Attorney said it was possible to make the approval contingent upon a sale, but is not practical. Mr. Wright said it would put a roadblock in. Ms. Coy noted the only request we had was an email. Mayor McPartlan said he was okay with keeping $200 of the interest for the 11 incurred violations. Mr. Adams said he was torn with being compassionate but not wanting to set precedent. Mr. Hill said this is not the first time we have done this. Ms. Coy remarked they had realtors before them in the past. Chief Morris said staff was contacted by a local realtor on this matter. MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mayor McPartlan to approve the removal of the interest with exclusion of$200. Damien Gilliams said Council has set precedence on this and should not hammer them for$600 and it would be different if they had an attorney. Roll call: Ayes: McPartlan, Coy Nays: Wright, Adams, Hill Failed: 2-3 MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Mr. Wright to waive the entire amount of the $624.75. Roll Call: Ayes: Wright, Adams, Hill Nays: McPartlan, Coy Passed: 3-2 13.006 A. Resolution No. R-13-06—Green Energy Works Program (City Manager 59-64 Transmittal, R-13-06) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING THE CITY'S SUPPORT AND INTENTION TO CREATE WITHIN THE CITY, THE "FLORIDA GREEN ENERGY WORKS PROGRAM" A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM PROVIDING INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO FINANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS ON THEIR PROPERTY BY REPAYMENT THROUGH NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS ON THEIR PROPERTY TAX BILL; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF SEBASTIAN TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA GREEN FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLORIDA GREEN ENERGY WORKS PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-13-06 by title. The City Manager said this will allow City property owners to participate in the PACE program and recommended approval. MOTION by Mr. Wright and SECOND by Mr. Adams to approve Resolution No. R-13-06. Mr. Wright said there is an agent housed in the Chamber of Commerce to assist property owners, they have already done four residential projects, and the same individuals will be available to assist businesses. He invited people to call the Chamber. He said there will be opportunities for contractors to get green energy certification for installations as well. Roll call: Adams, Hill, McPartlan, Wright, Coy Nays: None Passed: 5-0 8 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Nine 13.051 B. Resolution No. R-13-07— Indian River Lagoon Coalition (City Manager 65-70 Transmittal, R-13-07, Call to Action, Current Coalition Member List) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR ACTION TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH OF THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON ECOSYSTEM; SUPPORTING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON COALITION; PLEDGING THE COOPERATION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN IN EFFORTS TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO RESTORING THE HEALTH OF THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-13-07. MOTION by Mr. Adams and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve Resolution R-13-07. Damien Gilliams said it was about time and thanked Commissioner Zorc. Roll call: Ayes: Coy, Hill, McPartlan, Wright, Adams Nays: None Passed: 5-0. 13.056 C. Stormwater Stewardship Report (City Manager Transmittal) 71 The City Manager said Vice Mayor Wright had asked for periodic reports on City efforts to improve stormwater and the City Manager reiterated the City projects listed in his transmittal that had contributed to stormwater quality throughout the last several years (see transmittal attached) In response to Ms. Coy, the City Manager said he did not include the quarter round since this was a conveyance issue and not environmental or retention. Mr. Wright thanked the CM for preparing the report, noting there will be a lot more discussion of the Indian River Lagoon quality and he wanted us to have factual basis in our discussions. He encouraged the regional committees to continue their discussions on the lagoon. Mr. Adams said Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments takes this issue very seriously and all are interested. Mr. Hill said the City has been committed to this for years and it is great to be used as model for other communities. 13.057 D. Tulip Drive Proiect—Authorize DEP 319 Grant Application (City Manager 72-74 Transmittal, Cost Estimates, Aerial) The City Manager described the proposed Tulip Street improvement project, to create additional 50-60 spaces of parking for BSSC complex, improvement to Tulip Street and a stormwater retention pond, at a cost of approximately $351 K including engineering fees. He requested authority to move forward with grant application to FDEP which is due by the end of the month. He said if we receive the grant it will be available by beginning of our next fiscal year, but will tie Council's hands to other funds for the other half of the project cost. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Mr. Wright to authorize the Tulip Drive Project grant application. Mr. Wright said he would love to see other projects as part of grant applications to maximize city funds to do a greater number of projects. Roll call: Ayes: Hill, McPartlan, Wright, Adams, Coy Nays: None Passed 5-0 9 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Ten 13.058 E. Waive Procurement Procedures Pursuant to Section 2-10 (f) Code of Ordinances 75-85 and Approve Ditch/ROW Maintenance Agreement for Partial Year (City Manager Transmittal, Ditch/ROW Agreement) The City Manager reported he had to discontinue the existing ditch and swale contract and Conlon was the second ranked best firm during the bidding process. He requested a waiver under 2-10 (f) of Code due to potential for proprietary loss to use Conlon for ditch and swale maintenance at a cost of $90K to complete the year and then go back out to bid. MOTION by Mr. Wright and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve. Roll call: Ayes: McPartlan, Wright, Adams, Coy, Hill Nays: None Passed 5-0 13.059 F. Approve Purchase of Caterpillar 313D Wheel Excavator from Florida Sheriffs 86-96 Association Specifications #21 Bid 12-10-0905 in the Amount of$202,173 from Ring Power CAT funded with DST Funds (PW Transmittal, Ring Power Price Quote, FL Sheriffs Association Contract) The City Manager explained the existing machinery broke down, it is best to purchase new for replacement, and by doing this now we can remove other equipment purchases going forward, and still have DST balance for other projects like computer system replacement. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Mayor McPartlan to approve the purchase. Mr. Adams asked if we could use Conlon to do this and not need to buy the equipment. The City Manager explained the different types of equipment, that we would get 10-15 years life out of this equipment and need flexibility to tackle hot spots. Mr. Hill said we need this because our Armadillo is not working without it. The City Manager said it is multipurpose equipment used for moving boxes for road crossings, cutting back pepper trees, and ditch and swale is essentially a manpower clearing issue. Roll call: Ayes: Wright, Adams, Coy, Hill, McPartlan Nays: None Passed 5-0 13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS— None (excused 8:39 pm to 8:41 pm) 14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS The City Manager requested Council consensus on the former Barber Schumann intersection impasse to give the Indian River County Commission the okay to ask FDOT to reallocate the funds to the intersection of 66th and 510. There were no objections from Council. The City Manager reported that the Community Development Director is working on Airport East Drive and looking for property for the Main Street intersection redesign, specifically a property owned by Mrs. Sherman, and they had asked Ms. Coy to write a letter due to her relationship with Mrs. Sherman to consider a sale or trade. He said staff had identified an acre of designated park property on Celtic which they could consider for trade. He said no decisions will be made until it comes back to Council. 10 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Eleven He briefly reported on the Engler Drive resurfacing project, with overlay scheduled for next week. Mr. Wright asked if we offered to buy the Sherman property, and the City Manager said yes but it was rejected. Mr. Wright asked if we could do an appraisal, and the City Manager said we offered $15,000 on the lot. Mr. Wright confirmed the City can build the intersection without the property and discussed eminent domain for economic development, though that would not be his preference. Ms. Coy said she had spoken to her at length, they have held the property for twenty years, it would be great to have it but we can do it without it. The other option is to offer them a land swap, come up and look at the deal, but all the details would come back before Council. 15. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None 16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Council Member Adams Mr. Adams suggested we have a message board on the City website to give young people an opportunity to tell Council what they would like to see for Sebastian. Ms. Coy asked who would be responding to these messages. Mayor McPartlan said if you visit the parks they don't hesitate to come and tell you what they want. Mr. Hill said a digital inbox is a great idea, and figure out how to make it happen rather than reasons not to have it. Mr. Wright said social media is use by many cities and counties and the issue of establishing policies and could ask the City Clerk's office to look into it. The City Clerk said her office had prepared a City social media policy and it is being reviewed by the City Attorney and suggested a policy be in place before we go forward. Mr. Adams said since we have terminated the Cavcorp parking property improvement and have remaining funds, can we move up our sidewalks to FY 14. The City Manager said sidewalks present difficult challenges, we can probably do that, staff can go back and review where sidewalks are needed and can be installed, and it is best looked at when we start CIP planning for FY 14. Mr. Adams asked who maintains CR 512 medians, and the City Manager responded we maintain the landscaped area and the County maintains the rest. Mr. Adams said the landscaped area looks good but not the rest. The City Manager said he would talk to the County. B. Council Member Cov Ms. Coy asked if there was anything in the Comcast franchise about them picking up equipment, citing a local senior citizen who chose to leave Comcast is being asked to pay $30 for them to pick up her equipment because she is ill and can't get out. The City Manager said he would check. C. Council Member Hill — None. 11 Regular City Council Meeting April 10, 2013 Page Twelve D. Mayor McPartlan Mayor McPartlan said he asked the Clerk to post information on Channel 25 urging awareness about leaving children in hot cars and around water, pools and retention ponds, and a Department of Children and Families, Partners for Promise about programs such as guardian ad litem, fosters, coaching families out of poverty and mentoring with families. E. Vice Mayor Wright Mr. Wright said he was pleased they had completed the contract with the fishermen and now it is time to move ahead with monitoring and building out those things we can, and we now have an opportunity to work with interested groups to put together the museum and education programs. He said the Chamber and Historical Society and even Tim Adams can work together. He said there may be grant money available, and our fish market tenant can now proceed with the seafood eatery to be available for the public and every property will be functional. He said if you look back five years to what we have now on the Riverfront is a huge improvement, and we will have something the businesses can all be proud of. He said we have a success story on Indian Drive. 17. Being no further business, Mayor McPartlan announced there will be a Board of Adjustment meeting on April 24th followed by the Regular Council meeting at 6:30 pm and adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:10 p.m. Approved at the April 24, 2013 Regular Council Meeting. By: -�/ ) 2 / Bob McPartlan, Mayor Attest: Sally A. Maio, C, City Clerk 12 an'OF R SEBASTIAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Subject: Agenda No. /2 L' - /3.0 SG Department Origin: City Manager Stormwater Stewardship Report Date Submitted: 4 APR 12 For Agenda Of: 10 APR 12 A prov• • for Submittal by: I ( + I Mi er, City Manager SUMMARY As regional focus is placed on the deteriorating condition of the Indian River Lagoon and ideas are sought to improve water quality, Vice-Mayor Wright requested that my office provide a brief report on projects the City has completed to improve storm water quality. To complete this request, I researched various projects dating back to approximately 2005. Below is a list of projects the City can use to promote environmental stewardship. In total, there are 12 projects which equal a City investment of$7,535,944. COMPLETED PROJECTS PROJECT NAME TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT NEEDED FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT Potomac $181,000 $181,000 Main Street—Twin Ditch $1,073,774 $1,073,774 Periwinkle Drive $569,389 $569,389 Middle Stonecrop $191,862 $191,862 Lower Stonecrop $23,225 $23,225 Collier Creek Canal $4,920,862 $4,920,862 IRD/Davis Street Baffle Box $170,331 $170,331 SUBTOTAL $7,130,444 $7,130,444 PROGRAMMED PROJECTS PROJECT NAME PROJECT ESTIMATE AMOUNT NEEDED FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT Sewer Hook-Up Program $10,000 $10,000 Presidential Streets $473,500 $50,000 Tulip Drive $351,000 $175,500 Davis Street Sanitary Sewer $400,000 $150,000 Contribution SUBTOTAL $1,234,500 $385,500 O&M FOR STORMWATER PARK Pump Electric Costs $20,000 Annually 20,000 TOTAL $7,535,944