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Titusville City Council Meeting – July 14, 2020

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SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PRESENTATIONS

A. Review of Titusville Police Department Policies and Procedures –Chief of Police John Lau will provide a presentation on current policies and procedures of the Titusville Police Department.

6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS


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A. Historic Preservation Board Semi-Annual Report –The Historic Preservation Board’s Semi-Annual Report will be presented. No action is required.

B. Planning and Zoning Commission –Appoint one regular member to the Planning and Zoning Commission with a term to expire on January 31, 2022.

C. Planning and Zoning Commission –The Planning and Zoning Commission’s Semi-Annual Report is included in the Council agenda packet. No action is required.

7. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)

8. CONSENT AGENDA

A. First Amendment to Right-of-Way Use Agreement with West 50 Plaza, LLC – South Helen Hauser Boulevard –Approve the First Amendment to the Right-of-Way Use Agreement with West 50 Plaza, LLC for placement of a sign in the median of South Helen Hauser Boulevard and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

B. 2020-2022 School Board of Brevard County School Resource Officer (SRO) Program –Approve and execute the 2020-2022 School Board of Brevard County SRO Program Agreement and required Budget Amendment.

C. Lump Sum Payout of $25,000 Cancer Benefit in accordance with 112.1816, Florida Statute –Approve a one-time Lump Sum cash payout of $25,000 Cancer Benefit to a City of Titusville Firefighter who has met all of the requirements in accordance with 112.1816, Florida Statute from the Loss Fund.

D. Florida Firefighter Cancer Benefit Fully Insured Policy Coverage –Approve a Florida Firefighter Cancer Benefit Fully Insured Policy Coverage offered by Chubb Accident and Health at an annual premium of $16,634.00 for a coverage period of one year.

E. Declaration of Surplus Real Property – Lucky Street and First Avenue –Designate the City owned .13 acre parcel on the corner of Lucky Street and First Avenue as surplus property and authorize staff to dispose of the property, as per surplus real property procedures.

F. Cost-Share Funding Interlocal Agreement – Osprey Pond Floating Islands –Approve the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Cost-Share Funding Interlocal Agreement between the City of Titusville and Brevard County in the amount of $60,000 in funding toward the installation of the Osprey Plant Pond MAPS project, approve associated budget amendment, create associated project and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

G. Cost-Share Funding Interlocal Agreement – Draa Field Floating Islands –Approve the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Cost-Share Funding Interlocal Agreement between the City of Titusville and Brevard County in the amount of $31,281 in funding toward the installation of the Draa Field Pond MAPS project, approve associated budget amendment, create associated project and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

H. Cost-Share Funding Interlocal Agreement – Draa Field Vegetation Harvesting –Approve the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Cost-Share Funding Interlocal Agreement between the City of Titusville and Brevard County in the amount of $57,360 in funding toward the Draa Field Pond Vegetation Harvesting project, approve associated budget amendment, create associated project and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

I. Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design – Consultant Award –Approve the award of contract for the Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design for the downtown riverfront walkway project with the top ranked firm, Taylor Engineering of Jacksonville, FL in the amount of $39,963.49. Additionally authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.

9. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ACTION

A. Ordinance No. 4-2020 –Conduct second reading and public hearing of Ordinance No.

4-2020 amending Rule 5 of Section 2-26 of the Code of Ordinances “Rules of the City Council”, by amending procedures and time limits for public comment at Council meetings; establishing rules for the consent agenda and for decorum; providing for severability; and providing for effective date. (On June 9, 2020, City Council tabled this item to the regular City Council meeting of July 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.)

10. ORDINANCES-FIRST READING

A. Ordinance No. 5-2020 – Amending Section 31-122 –Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 5-2020, amending “Chapter 31, Article IX “Titusville Environmental/Water Resources Commission”, Section 31-122 “Appointment and Terms of Office” to clarify that Environmental Commission members must be residents of the City of Titusville in order to also serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission. This is the first reading of Ordinance No. 5-2020. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on

July 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

B. Ordinance No. 6-2020 Relating to Wetland Survey Requirements –Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 6-2020 amending the code of ordinances by amending the requirements for a wetlands determination that is valid at the time of submittal to the City, specifically amending Chapter 29 “Special districts and overlays”; Section 29-71 “Intent” and Chapter 34 “Procedures”, Section 34-55 “Master plan submittal”; providing for severability; repeal of conflicting ordinances; for an effective date and for incorporation into the code. This is the first reading of Ordinance No. 6-2020. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on July 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

On July 8, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered this ordinance and recommended approval. Motion to retain the requirement for surveys in rezonings and conditional use permits and remove the parentheses, 5-1.

On July 15, 2020, the Titusville Environmental Commission will consider the ordinance and make their recommendations. These results will be provided in the City Council agenda packet of July 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

C. Ordinance No. 7-2020 Relating to Concept Plans –Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 7-2020 amending the code of ordinances to set forth the binding nature of a conceptual plan voluntarily submitted during consideration of a future land use amendment, rezoning or conditional use permit, specifically amending Chapter 34 “Procedures”; Sections 34-22 “Required information/exhibits”, 34-39 “Submittals” and 34-74 “Required exhibits”; providing for severability; repeal of conflicting ordinances; for an effective date and for incorporation into the code. This is the first reading of Ordinance No. 7-2020. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on July 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

On July 8, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered this ordinance and recommended approval. Motion was to recommend approval as written and passed unanimously.

The City Council meeting may be conducted by utilizing communications media technology (CMT), as provided in section 120.54(5)(b)2, Florida Statutes without having a quorum of Council physically present in the Council Chambers. In order to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and to comply with all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines regarding social distancing and social gatherings, designated seating shall be provided for the public within City Hall.

Individual speakers shall, when directed to do so, be given the opportunity to speak on agenda items at City Hall during the meeting in accordance with City of Titusville Resolution No. 16-2020. Signs held by speakers are permissible, but no tripods, easels, props or other demonstrative aids shall be brought into City Hall. In addition to the regular broadcasts of the Council meeting via closed circuit television and livestream YouTube video, which may be accessed through the City’s website, video and audio of the meeting will also be provided within City Hall for the public in attendance.

As an additional method for public participation the public may submit written comments, via email to city.agenda@titusville.comor by regular mail to City Council’s attention at City Hall, 555 S. Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796. Written comments must be received by5:00 p.m.prior to the start of the meeting and include the senders name, address and the subject line must specify the agenda item being addressed. All comments will be disseminated to the Council members and made a part of the public record prior to any action being taken. Speakers who appear in person will be subject to screening for symptoms of COVID-19 and any persons exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to enter City Hall.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Applicants for land use and zoning related items are advised that the resumes of staff members who prepare applicable staff reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

The City desires to accommodate persons with disabilities. Accordingly, any physically handicapped person, pursuant to Chapter 286.26 Florida Statutes, should, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, submit a written request to the chairperson that the physically handicapped person desires to attend the meeting.

Michael Lynch
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