City Council Meeting – February 14, 2023

Last updated on February 15, 2023

Agenda Items for the February 14th City Council Meeting, which will begin at 6:30pm at City Hall. The full 700+ page Agenda Packet is below for you to read through

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PRESENTATIONS

A. Proclamation – Day of Racial Healing – Mayor will present the proclamation proclaiming January 17, 2023 as the Day of Racial Healing. The Proclamation will be presented to Mr. Bill Gary, Chairman, of the Harry T. and Harriett V. Moore Cultural Complex Board of Directors.

6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

A. Board of Adjustments and Appeals – The Board of Adjustments and Appeals semi-annual written report is included in the agenda packet. No action is requested.

B. Planning and Zoning Commission – Appoint one (1) regular member with an unexpired term to expire on January 31, 2024, and appoint two (2) alternate members, one (1) with an unexpired term to expire on January 31, 2024, and one (1) with a term to expire on January 31, 2025.

C. Titusville Environmental Commission – Appoint one (1) alternate member to the Titusville Environmental Commission with an unexpired term to expire on November 30, 2023.

D. Accessory Dwelling Units Advisability – Planning and Zoning Commission’s Recommendation – Consider the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to Council to review the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance for possible changes. The Commission specifically recommended considering changes to the minimum and maximum size of a dwelling unit, setback requirements, parking, and standards specific to the Indian River City Neighborhood (IRCN) zoning district.

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

8. CONSENT AGENDA

A. FY23 Annual Road Resurfacing Project Contract Award – Approve the award of FY23 Annual Road Resurfacing Project to VA Paving of Cocoa, FL in the amount of $1,133,891.50 for the construction of paving improvements at various locations within the City of Titusville including streets within the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract upon review and approval of City Attorney and staff. Additionally, approve associated budget amendments.

B. Change Order #1 to Contract #CN22-B-022/LR with Danus Utilities, Inc. for a change in work – Approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $39,166 to contract #CN22-B-022/LR with Danus Utilities, Inc. to include two additional manholes and improved lift station equipment. Approve the attached BA and authorize the City Mayor to execute the change order.

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

A. Ordinance No. 7-2023 – Specific Revisions to the Police Officers’ Pension Plan and established “Share Plan” to provide special benefits to Police Officers – Conduct the second reading and public hearing of Ordinance No. 7-2023 – An Ordinance of the City of Titusville, Florida Amending Chapter 15, Pensions and Retirement, Article III, Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Plan, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Titusville; Amending Division 5, Section 15-237, Supplemental Benefit Component for Special Benefits; Chapters 175 and 185 Share Accounts.

10. ORDINANCES-FIRST READING

A. Ordinance No. 8-2023 – Establishing rules for the use of certain City facilities and a process for the issuance and appeal of trespass warnings for violations occurring on public property – Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 8-2023 establishing rules for the use of certain City facilities and a process for the issuance and appeal of trespass warnings for violations occurring on public property.

B. Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SSA) No. 8-2022, 1881 Knox McRae Drive – Conduct the first reading of ordinances for Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SSA) No. 8-2022, 1881 Knox McRae Drive.

Ordinance No. 9-2023 amending the code of ordinances by amending Ordinance No. 60-1988, which adopted the comprehensive plan of the City Of Titusville, by amending the future land use map, by changing the land use designation on approximately 3.79+/- acres of property located on Knox McRae Drive, having Brevard County Parcel I.D. Nos. 22-35-21-00-258, 22-35-21-00-258.1, and 22-35-21-00-258.3 from the Commercial High Intensity future land use designation to the High Density Residential future land use designation, and

Ordinance No. 10-2023 amending Ordinance No. 5-1993 of the City Of Titusville, by amending the zoning map made a part of said ordinance by reference by changing the Community Commercial (CC) zoning district to the Multifamily High Density Residential (R-3) zoning district on approximately 3.79+/- acres of property located on Knox McRae Drive, Titusville with Brevard County Parcel I.D. Nos. 22-35-21-00-258, 22-35-21-00-258.1, and 22-35-21-00-258.3.

The land use amendment is a legislative item and the rezoning is a quasi-judicial item. (This is the first reading. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on February 28, 2023 beginning at 6:30 PM.)

The Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, considered this request on February 8, 2023 and recommended denial due to a lack of information. Specifically, the Commission requested information on the division of the property between the existing and new land uses and zoning, the parking situation, conditions related to the present use, and sewer capacity. The vote was 4-1.

C. Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SSA) No. 9-2022 – Wealth Hospitality – Conduct the first reading of ordinances for Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SSA) No. 9-2022.

Ordinance No. 11-2023 amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Ordinance No. 60-1988, which adopted the comprehensive plan of the City of Titusville, by amending the future land use map, by changing the land use designation on approximately 3+/- acres of property located on Helen Hauser Blvd, having Brevard County parcel i.d. no. 22-35-30-AV-*-90.01, from Commercial High Intensity and Conservation future land use designation to Commercial High Intensity future land use designation; and

Ordinance No. 12-2023 amending Ordinance No. 27-1997 of the City of Titusville, by amending the zoning map made a part of said ordinance by reference by changing the General Use, (GU) zoning district to the Tourist (T) zoning district on approximately 3+/- acres of property located on Helen Hauser Blvd, Titusville, Florida (Brevard County parcel i.d. no. 22-35-30-AV-*-90.01.

The land use amendment is a legislative item and the rezoning is a quasi-judicial item. (This is the first reading. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on February 28, 2023 beginning at 6:30 PM.)

The Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider this request on February 22, 2023.

D. Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SSA) No. 10-2022, Titusville Chance Partners / Columbia Boulevard – Conduct the first reading of ordinances for Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SSA) No. 10-2022.

Ordinance No. 13-2023 amending the Code Of Ordinances by amending Ordinance No. 60-1988, which adopted the comprehensive plan of The City Of Titusville, by amending the future land use designation for approximately 33 acres of land located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Columbia Boulevard and Challenger Memorial Parkway with parcel id number 22-35-33-00-506, from the Commercial High Intensity future land use designation to the High Density Residential future land use designation, and

Ordinance No. 14-2023 amending Ordinance No. 5-1993 of the City of Titusville, by amending the zoning map made a part of said ordinance by reference by changing the zoning classification of approximately 33 acres of land located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Columbia Boulevard and Challenger Memorial Parkway with parcel id number 22-35-33-00-506, from the Regional Commercial Zoning district to the Planned Development zoning district.

The land use amendment is a legislative item and the rezoning is a quasi-judicial item. (This is the first reading. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on February 28, 2023 beginning at 6:30 PM.)

11. OLD BUSINESS

The Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, considered this request on February 8, 2023 and recommended approval of SSA No. 10-2022 Chance Partners small scale land use amendment approved 5-0 and approve the planned development (PD) rezoning ordinance with master plan and conditions 5-0. Included with the motion to approve the rezoning were two additional conditions recommended by the P&Z. There should be no burning of vegetation as part of site construction AND buildings shall be no taller than 35-feet within 75-feet of the property line.

A. Completion of FY23 Employee Pay Plan Adjustments and Advisability to Conduct Legislative Body Compensation and Benefits Review – Approve completion of FY 23 employee pay plan adjustments and advisability to conduct a legislative body compensation and benefits review.

B. Outdoor Storage in the DMU Zoning District – Consider the alternatives and information provided by staff regarding outdoor storage in the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) zoning district and provide direction.

12. NEW BUSINESS

A. Sisson Road Townhomes – Sketch Plat – Approve the sketch plat for Sisson Road Townhomes. This is a quasi-judicial item.

The Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, considered this request on February 8, 2023 and recommended approval 5-0. The Commission did express concerns about the need to widen Sisson Road in the future.

B. Falcon’s Roost – Sketch Plat – Approve the sketch plat for Falcon’s Roost.

The Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, considered this request on February 8, 2023 and recommended approval, 5-0.

C. Approval of Final Plat and Acceptance of Second Supplement to Covenants and Performance Bonds for Verona, Village B – Approve the Final Plat and second supplement to covenants for Verona, Village B, and accept performance bonds for completion of required infrastructure and sidewalks. (This agenda item is quasi-judicial.)

The Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, considered this request on February 8, 2023 and recommended approval, 5-0.

D. Discussion of the Rules for Public Participation at Council Meetings – Provide direction to modify Code Sec. 2-26, Rules of City Council.