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The Weekly Update
Issue 38.19
October 28, 2019
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THE WEEKLY UPDATE

October 28, 2019

Community Events

City Manager's Office

  • Interim City Manager attended the Community Traffic Safety Team meeting in Cocoa.
    • TPO and FDOT officials indicated the Vision Zero design concepts are already in place in the FDOT Design Manual.
    • As the Vision Zero concept evolves, future updates will be included in the FDOT Design Manual.
    • Brevard County municipalities will be requested to support Vision Zero initiatives locally (on City-owned streets) via Resolution in the coming months.
  • The City of Cape Canaveral has been named number 12 in the world's top 20 trending travel destinations for 2020, according to an Airbnb Report.

City Clerk's Office

  • Welcomed new City Clerk’s Office Staff Member and Receptionist/Clerical Assistant Kerensa Slocum to the Team on Monday, October 21, 2019.
  • Processing November regular City Council Meeting agenda items for staff review.
  • The 2019 Election will be Tuesday November 5, 2019; visit VoteBrevard.com for more info.
    • The candidates for two open Council seats: Mike Brown, Maria “Mickie” Kellum, Raymond Osborne and Rocky Randels.
    • The City will have a Referendum concerning Council authority to grant property tax exemptions to new/expanding businesses that are expected to create new jobs.
Marquee: Friday Fest Taylor Ave & Poinsetta Nov 1st 6pm-10pm; Election Day Tuesday November 5 7am- 7pm

Community Development 

Great Communities for All (with New Urban Communities and AARP)
Staff attended an American Planning Association (APA) lecture this week. Key takeaways were:
  • Demographics and development will continue to change Brevard County.
  • Florida’s population is rapidly aging and this will put a strain on development, resources and emergency responses.
  • Brevard must be proactive instead of reactive in order to meet these new demands.
  • Walkable, densely built Communities are more sustainable and are the future of development.
  • The City of Cape Canaveral is one of two cities in Brevard County that is an official member of AARP’s Network of Age Friendly States and Communities.
  • AARP’s Network of Age Friendly States and Communities supports livable communities that are walkable, built for longevity and aging in place.
  • AARP’s initiatives also support new and innovative policy decisions such as accessory dwelling units (AUDs) as flexible and affordable housing for people of all ages.
  • Placemaking is vital to successful communities!
  • To learn more about AARP’s livable communities initiatives, visit  www.aarp.org/livable-communities/

Cultural & Community Affairs

  • CCA Staff met with representatives of the Brevard Humane Society in preparation for the Paws & Pints at the Port. The City will be partnering with them and the Port Canaveral Merchants Association to celebrate National Pet Rescue Week by promoting Rover’s Space and the City’s other pet-friendly initiatives. This event welcomes adults ages 21+ and tickets may be purchased at the gate or online in advance.
  • Friends of the Library announced the hours for their annual Fall Book Sale + Fundraiser. The public is invited to preview the collections to be sold on November 7th between 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and the sale will be open officially November 8th – 9th during normal library hours. 
  • Florida Public Archaeology Network has announced that it will bring its Archaeology on Tap lecture series to Florida Beer Company on December 11th. Save the date and stay tuned for updates on topics and times!
  • It's Mobility Week! Stay tuned to our Social Media channels for related postings!
  • Come see us at Friday Fest this Friday, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. @ Taylor & Poinsetta Avenues!

Capital Projects

Financial & Administrative Services

Leisure Services

children studying spashpad design boards and voting on their favorite
  • Over 300 children at Capeview Elementary School voted for the new splashpad design! Everyone was incredibly excited for the project to happen and commented on what a great park they’ll get to enjoy once it’s all done!
  • Online voting for the new Splash Pad at Canaveral City Park continues! You can also vote in person at the November 1st Friday Fest.
  • Registering players for the new Wednesday Racquetball league slated to start in two weeks.
  • Registering players for a new Advanced Monday Night Tennis League.
  • Friday Fest is this Friday!
City of Cape Canaveral Community Event. Friday Fest. Friday November 1 6-10pm @ Taylor + Poinsetta Ave. Free Admission, family + leashed dog friendly. local artists, retail vendors, bounce houses, food trucks. beer + wine sales benefit City youth programs. Live music by Rock n roll legends Perfect Tuesday. more info @ cityofcapecanaveral.org

Canaveral Fire Rescue

  • Weekly meeting with BCSO and Port Public Safety.
  • City Building department and BTR meeting.
  • Space Coast Fire Chief’s Operations sub-committee meeting.
  • CPA Commission meeting.
  • Monster Mash at City Recreation Department.
  • Fire Team training for Disney at the Academy.
  • CPR training for Port employees.
  • Rescue Strut training for shifts. 
  • Personnel responded to 62 calls for emergency service.  
  • Prevention conducted 15 new, 13 follow up and 6 new construction inspections. Additionally, they conducted 5 new plans reviews and 3 public request for assistance.
3 people pose with beach wheelchair in front of fire truck
Canaveral Fire Rescue received a beach wheel chair from the No Bad Days Foundation for use at the Mobi-Mats® beach accesses! This chair will be available on a first come basis and the Fire Department will deliver and pick up the chair at one of the four Mobi-Mat locations upon request. This service will be available after Nov. 1, 2019. The user can call (321)783-4424 between 8:00 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday to make the request.

Mobi-Mats are installed on the following beach crossovers:
  • Monroe Avenue
  • Polk Avenue
  • Buchanan Avenue
  • Ridgewood Avenue Beach Crossover (north of Canaveral Sands Condos and Cherie Down Park)  

Brevard County Sheriff's Office

two jack-o-lanterns with candles on hay

Although children look forward to tricks, treats and ghoulish garb, Halloween can be fraught with fright for parents with candy given to their kids by strangers and a legion of masked and costumed trick-or-treaters at the door. However, here are a few safety tips that can ensure safe fun for kids and candy-givers alike.
To ensure that trick-or-treaters, you, and your house stay safe, remember the following:

  • Clear your yard and sidewalk of any obstacles or decorations that may be hard to see in the dark;
  • Keep your house well lighted, both inside and out;
  • Ask your Neighborhood Watch or local citizen’s group to patrol your community; and
  • Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office:
    • To Report an Emergency:                  911
    • Non-Emergency Dispatch:                 321-633-7162
    • Cape Canaveral Precinct:                  321-868-1113 
To make sure even the scariest costumes are safe, keep the following in mind when buying or designing one:
  • Try makeup instead of masks; it’s more comfortable and doesn’t obstruct vision the way masks can;
  • Check to ensure that costumes are flame-retardant so that young ones are safe around jack-o’-lanterns, candles and other flames;
  • Keep costumes short to ensure that the only trip taken is the one around the neighborhood;
  • Look for brightly colored costumes, attach reflector strips to costumes and bags, and remind trick-or-treaters to carry glow sticks and flashlights; and
  • If a costume involves any sort of fake weapon, make sure that it is made of a flexible material such as cardboard or foam. Or, avoid the whole problem of weapons by challenging your child to design a costume that is scary without one.
 
Keep in mind the next few tips to make sure your trick-or-treater’s night in the neighborhood will be safe and fun:
  • Older kids should trick-or-treat in groups; kids walking around alone are never as safe as those in groups, and especially not at night. Younger kids should be accompanied by a parent or trusted neighbor;
  • Review the route for trick-or-treating beforehand and set a time set when kids should be home. Also, have a plan if your child gets separated from his or her friends or from you; and
  • Remind your children not to enter strange houses or cars.
 
After a successful and safe night around the neighborhood, remember that the treats still need scrutiny before anyone eats them:
  • Remind your children not to eat treats until they’ve come home. To help ensure this, feed them a meal or a substantial snack before they go out;
  • Check all treats at home in a well-lighted place. Be especially wary of anything that is not wrapped by the factory or that is no longer sealed; and
  • Remind kids not to eat everything at once, lest they be green even without the makeup.

Need to Report-a-Concern?

Residents who wish to report anonymous concerns may do so via phone at
(321) 868-1231 or by mail at P.O. Box 326, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920.
As a member of the Cape Canaveral Community, you are our eyes and ears. You can easily report a concern by submitting the info via the City website. The message will be routed to the appropriate department. We need as much information as possible to reply to your concern quickly and efficiently. Don’t hold back when it comes to details! Let us know the time, date, exact location and anything else you think is important.
Visit the Report a Concern page for more information.
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