City Council Meeting – October 10th

Last updated on October 12, 2022

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PRESENTATIONS

A. Brevard County School Board Proposed Budget and Millage
A Brevard County School Representative will provide a presentation on the Brevard County School Board Proposed Budget and Millage. No action is requested.

6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

A. Titusville Housing Authority
The Titusville Housing Authority’s Semi-Annual written report is included in the agenda packet. No action is requested.

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

8. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Purchase of Fire Truck and Associated Tools and Equipment
Approve purchase of a new 2023 Pierce custom aerial platform fire truck from Ten-8 Fire Equipment Inc. including chassis with associated tools and equipment for a total purchase price not to exceed $1,628,560.00, and approve purchase of additional associated equipment from various vendors for a total price not to exceed $171,440.00. Total project cost not to exceed $1,800,000.00. Additionally, authorize the Mayor to execute agreements and approval of City staff to issue resulting purchase orders.

B. Architectural Styles & Design Guidelines Negotiated Proposal
Approve the Negotiated Proposal from Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) for RFQ 22-Q-044/TB Historic Preservation Architectural Styles & Design Guide Project, Inc., and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in accordance with the grant requirements, City policies and ordinances, and upon the State of Florida’s approval of Purchase Order agreement.

C. Award of IFB# 22-B-057/TB for Urban Tree Canopy Assessment & Report
Approve the award of IFB# 22-B-057/TB Urban Tree Canopy Assessment & Report to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, PlanIT Geo, Inc., in the amount of $16,640 to be funded by the FY22 Matching Grant by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order Agreement in accordance to the grant requirements and City policies and ordinances.

D. Replacement of LED Monument Sign – Titusville Fire Department (TFD)
Award contract to Kendal Signs, Inc. of Rockledge, Florida for the Construction, Design, Removal and Replacement of LED Monument sign for Titusville Fire Department in the amount of $31,925; and authorize the issuance of a purchase order.

E. Memorandum of Understanding for Participation in the FINDER Data Sharing Network (FLORIDA-Region 5)
Approve the annual renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Titusville Police Department to participate in the FINDER Data Sharing Network and the subscription fee of $2500. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum.

F. 2023 Medicare Medical and Pharmacy Plan Options for City Retirees for January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023
Approve the 2023 Cigna Medicare Supplement and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan renewal for City retirees eligible for Medicare with a 2.5% rate increase applicable to all groups for the Medicare Surround renewal; and the PDP (Prescription Drug Plan) for 2023 is a rate pass or 0% increase at $229.54 per member per month; and Approve the 2023 Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan PPO with RX renewal. Aetna monthly rate decreases – $7.04.

G. Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
Approve the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant award and designate Fire Chief John Hustoles as the City’s point of contact for documenting this award and ensuring the City complies with terms and conditions for receipt of funds. Also approve the attached FY2023 Budget Amendment to fund the new positions and equipment in an amount greater than in the original FY2023 Budget. Acceptance of the SAFER grant requires 9 new Firefighter FTEs, as opposed to the 6 initially approved for FY23. Therefore, an additional 3 Firefighter FTEs are requested in order to fulfill the SAFER requirements.

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

A. Ordinance No. 37-2022 Adopting the 2022 CRA Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Conduct public hearing of Ordinance No. 37-2022 Amending Ordinance No. 76-1984 Dated August 1, 1984, which approved and adopted the Community Redevelopment Plan for the Community Redevelopment Agency Created on October 12, 1982, by amending said previously adopted plan; amending Ordinance 31-1996, Ordinance 19-2004, Ordinance 9-2012, Ordinance 19-2014 and Ordinance 20-2015 That Updated the Redevelopment Plan; Providing for resolution of any conflicts; providing for ratification of previous actions of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City Council; and adopting Certain Amendments thereto to the Community Redevelopment Plan.

The Local Planning Agency (Planning & Zoning Commission) found the proposed Redevelopment Plan in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan at their September 21, 2022 meeting.

Second Reading, Public Hearing and Related Action (Quasi-judicial) THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO QUASI-JUDICIAL RULES OF PROCEDURE. ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM MUST FIRST COMPLETE AN AGENDA SIGN-UP CARD AND SIGN THE OATH CONTAINED THEREON. THOSE SPEAKING IN FAVOR OF A REQUEST WILL BE HEARD FIRST. IF YOU HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS, SKETCHES, OR DOCUMENTS THAT YOU DESIRE FOR CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER, THEY MUST BE SUBMITTED INTO EVIDENCE AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE CITY. SUBMIT THESE EXHIBITS TO THE CITY CLERK. 

B. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application No. 6-2022 First Pentecostal Church of Titusville (1010 Norwood Ave)
Conduct a Public Hearing for CUP No. 6-2022 to expand the existing church at 1010 Norwood Avenue in the R-1C zoning district. This is a quasi-judicial item.

At their October 5, 2022 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, recommended approval as presented, 7-0.

C. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application No. 2-2022 Independence Recycling
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2-2022 to operate a concrete recycling facility at 84 Golden Knights Boulevard, based upon the evidence presented and include the conditions recommended by staff as they satisfactorily address the factors set forth in Sec. 34-76 of the Code. This is a quasi-judicial item.

The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this request at their April 6, 2022 meeting and recommended approval (4-2), with additional conditions. The Titusville Environmental Commission considered this request at their May 11, 2022 meeting and recommended (6-1), with additional conditions.

10. ORDINANCES-FIRST READING

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

A. Resolution No. 21-2022 – Historic Nomination HPB No.1-2022 to Nominate the Liberty House at 4050 Coquina Avenue to the City’s Register of Historic Places
Approve the nomination of the Liberty House, located at 4050 Coquina Avenue, to the City’s Register of Historic Places by adopting Resolution No. 21-2022.

The Historic Preservation Board reviewed the item on September 6, 2022 and recommended approval.

Advisability – Site Development Permit and Time Extensions
Approve advisability for staff to reassess the time extensions for site development permits and make recommendation to City Council.

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