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Summary of Action - Regular City Council Meeting 01/29/26 at 6:30pm

City Council Meetings - Summary of Action Posted on February 03, 2026

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INVOCATION
    1. A moment of silence will be held. A moment of silence was held.
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
  5. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PRESENTATIONS 
  6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
    1. Historic Preservation Board The Historic Preservation Board semi-annual report will be presented. No action is requested. No action. 
    2. Planning and Zoning Commission The Planning and Zoning Commission's semi-annual written report is included in the agenda packet. No action is requested. No action.
    3. Planning and Zoning Commission Appoint five (5) regular members and one (1) alternate member to the Planning and Zoning Commission with terms to expire on January 31, 2028. Tabled the appointments of regular members and alternate member to the regular City Council meeting on March 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. with the exception of one regular member (Erron Fayson) and extended the terms of the members until the appointment date of March 10, 2026. Council reappointed Regular Member Erron Fayson for a term to expire on January 31, 2027, not January 31, 2028 due to a scrivener’s error.
    4. Titusville Environmental Commission The Titusville Environmental Commission's semi-annual report will be presented. No action is requested. No action.
    5. Titusville Flag and Memorial Committee The Titusville Flag and Memorial Committee's annual report will be presented. In addition, Resolution No. 13-2016, states "as a ministerial duty, City Council shall affirm the appointment of members and election of officers in January of each year." Staff is requesting Council affirm the appointment of members and election of officers as written in the annual report.Affirmed the appointment of members and election of officers as written in the annual report. 
    6. Titusville Social Services Ad Hoc Committee Appoint members to the Titusville Social Service Ad Hoc Committee. Amend the Titusville Social Services Ad Hoc Committee Guidelines to allow the appointment of all eleven (11) applicants: Gina Beckles, Kimberly Brooks, Cynthia Dennison, Nancy Oliver, Reva Watson, Pierre Zidor, William Gary, Susan Pinder, Christina Stokes, Monifa Watson, and Erica Davis as members to the Titusville Social Service Ad Hoc Committee.  The amendment will be brought back at the next regular City Council meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Connors advised that the Mayor makes the appointment of the Chairperson and appointed Gina Beckles as the Chairperson of the Titusville Social Services Ad Hoc Committee.  Ms. Beckles was present and agreed to the appointment.  
  7. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) No action. 
  8. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. 2025-2026 Annual Disbursement Agreement between Brevard County Commissioners and the City for the HOME Grant Program Approve execution of FY26 HOME Disbursement Agreement with Brevard County. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    2. Emergency Purchase Orders - Synagro South LLC and GSM Engineered Fabrics LLC Approve the emergency purchase order issued to Synagro South LLC in the amount of $86,354.78 for the emergency sludge dewatering, hauling and disposal and GSM Engineered Fabrics LLC in the amount of $28,345.29 to repair the belt press at the Osprey Water Reclamation Facility. Also, authorize the addition of GSM Engineered Fabrics to the City's vendor of record for as-needed belt purchases and repairs. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    3. Purchase of Fire Department Tools and Equipment Approve purchase of firefighting tools and equipment for a total price not to exceed $50,000, and approve the associated budget amendment. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    4. Award of Contract for Bayview/Seminole Project Approve the award of a Contract for Bid CN26-B-004/LR to AMCON Development Group LLC of Winter Springs, FL for the replacement of Seminole Lift Station and Demolition of Bayview Lift Station in the amount of $4,135,774.83 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract. Tabled to the regular City Council meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.  This was to allow staff to have further discussions (survey completed by property owner, fence, etc.) with the property owners (Will and Cathy Pringle) that reside near this project.
  9. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ACTION
    1. Ordinance No. 1-2026 amending Chapter 15 Pensions and Retirement, Article III Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Plan Conduct the Second Reading and the Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 1-2026 amending Chapter 15 Pensions and Retirement, Article III Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Plan, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Titusville; Providing for a Change in the types of Incentive Pay Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement; Amending Section 15-233 Deferred Retirement Option Plan. Approved as recommended.
    2. Ordinance No. 2-2026 Amending Chapter 15, Pensions and Retirement, Article II, General Employees' Pension Plan Conduct the Second Reading and the Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 2-2026 amending Chapter 15, Pensions and Retirement, Article II, General Employees' Pension Plan, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Titusville; amending Division 5, Section 15-110, Deferred Retirement Option Plan. Approved as recommended. 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.
    3. Small Scale Amendment (SSA) Application No. 5-2025 Sunset Development 125 Precision Way with Annexation On January 7, 2026, the applicant withdrew this item. Withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
    4. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application No. 9-2025, Parcel ID # 21-35-28-00-279 Staff recommends Denial of CUP No. 9-2025 to allow a convenience store at Parcel ID # 21-35-28-00-279 within the Community Commercial (CC) zoning district as submitted. On January 21, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial, 6-0. Continued to the regular City Council meeting on February 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. 
  10. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING 
    1. Ordinance No. 3-2026 - Annual update of the 5-Year Capital Improvements Schedule (2026-2030) relating to the Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 3-2026 Updating the Five-Year Capital Improvements Schedule of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Titusville for the 2026 – 2030 horizon relating to the Capital Improvement Element; and providing for an effective date. This is a legislative item. At their January 21, 2026 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0. Read by title only.  The public hearing was scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. 
    2. Small Scale Amendment (SSA) Application No. 7-2025 - 1400 Elizabeth Avenue Conduct the first reading of Ordinances for Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SSA) 7-2025. Ordinance No. 4-2026 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 on land located at the northwest corner of Elizabeth Avenue and Queen Street from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential on 3.61+/- acres of property having Parcel ID No. 22-35-09-02-*-7; providing for severability; repeal of conflicting ordinances; and providing for an effective date. (This is a legislative item.) Ordinance No. 5-2026 amending Ordinance No. 5-1993 of the City of Titusville, Florida, by amending the zoning map made a part of said ordinance by reference by changing the zoning classification on land located at the northwest corner of Elizabeth Avenue and Queen Street from the Single-Family Medium Density (R-1B) zoning district to the Multifamily High Density Residential (R-3) zoning district on 3.61+/- acres of property; having Parcel ID No. 22-35-09-02-*-7; providing for severability; repeal of conflicting ordinances; and providing for an effective date. (This is a quasi-judicial item.) At their regular meeting on January 7, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map by changing the future land use designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Approved 7-0. The Planning and Zoning Commission also recommended approval of the rezoning from the Single-Family Medium Density (R-1B) to the Multifamily Medium Density (R-2) zoning district consistent with the Small Scale Amendment. Approved 7-0. The public hearing will be held at the regular City Council meeting on February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Read by title only.  The public hearing was scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. 
  11. OLD BUSINESS
    1. Resolution No. 1-2026 - Establishing the City’s Economic Development Board of Directors and Executive Director Approve Resolution No, 1-2026 establishing the governance structure for the City’s Economic Development Organization. Approved as modified. There were two changes: (1) Change “The Executive Director may utilize outside legal counsel” to “The Executive Director may utilize outside legal counsel after consultation with the City Attorney” and (2) Change “All Candidates must live in Brevard County” to “All Candidates must live in North Brevard County”. 
  12. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Employee Benefits Projects — Status Updates Approval to facilitate a transition to a calendar-year (January 1 – December 31) plan year beginning January 1, 2027; approve direction on Health Plan Strategic Plan; and approve staff to negotiate contract extensions, execute required plan amendments, and delegate authority to the City Manager to complete all administrative and procurement requirements necessary to implement the transition. Tabled to the regular City Council meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. and requested the Request for Proposal (RFP) for employee health benefits be on the regular City Council meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for Council’s review.
    2. Christian Court Townhomes - Preliminary Plat (ADDENDUM) Approve the Preliminary Plat for Christian Court Townhomes. At their meeting on January 7, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0. A request was made to the applicant to explore and consider putting in a hammerhead turnaround on the dead end street that abuts Tracts K and L or Lots 43 and 42 on the provided preliminary plat. Tabled to the regular City Council meeting on February 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
  13. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) No action.
  14.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
    1. Mayor's Report The Mayor will provide his individual report. Mayor Connors provided his report. No action items.
    2. Council Reports Council Members will provide their individual reports. Council Members provided their individual reports. No action items. 
  15. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
    1. City Manager's Report The City Manager's report is included in the agenda packet. City Manager Abbate provided his written report. No action items. 
  16. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT No action items. Early in meeting, Council approved a motion for staff to add an agenda item for the City’s Internal Auditor to come before the City Council to have a discussion.   Prior to the motion, Council stated that the City’s Charter reads that the City Council appoints the City’s Auditor.  In addition, Council discussed the following:  (1) The City’s Internal Auditor should report to the City Council; (2) Allow the City Manager the opportunity to provide recommendations for more oversight from the City Council; (3) Have the City’s Internal Auditor report their findings to the City Council;  and (4) Add an agenda item to the next meeting to allow conversations with the City’s Internal Auditor to include recommendations for safeguard measures to protect the Tax Payers, etc.

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