- CALL TO ORDER
- INVOCATION
- Invocation Pastor Paul Andris from Calvary Chapel will give the invocation. Calvary Chapel Pastor Paul Andris gave the invocation.
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Minutes Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on October 14, 2025. Approved as submitted.
- SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PRESENTATIONS
- Proclamation — Hospice and Palliative Care Month The Mayor will present a proclamation to St. Francis Reflection Hospice Team recognizing November 2025 as Hospice and Palliative Care Month in the City of Titusville. No action.
- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- City Appointment to the Titusville/Farmton (TIFA) Water Resources Management Committee Approve the appointment of Mr. Kevin Cook, PE, Assistant City Manager, as the City's alternate member to the TIFA Management Committee in accordance with Article 6 of the TIFA operating agreement. Appointed Assistant City Manager Kevin Cook., P.E., as the City’s alternate member on the TIFA Management Committee.
- Titusville Environmental Commission Appoint three regular members to the Titusville Environmental Commission for three-year terms to expire on November 30, 2028. Reappointed Hector Delgado (Resident) and Michael Myjak (Resident) as regular members of the Titusville Environmental Commission (TEC) for terms to expire on November 30, 2028. Council also appointed John Nico (Resident) as a regular member on the TEC for a term to expire on November 30, 2028.
- Titusville Environmental Commission Recommendation Consider the Titusville Environmental Commission's (TEC) request to hold two TEC meetings a month. Council authorized the Titusville Environmental Commission (TEC) to hold four additional meetings or two meetings per month during January, February, March, and April of 2026.
- PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) No action.
- CONSENT AGENDA
- Resolution No. 21-2025 — Declaring its official intent to reimburse itself from future tax-exempt financing for capital improvements within the City's water and sewer system. Approve Resolution No. 21-2025 declaring its official intent to reimburse itself from future tax-exempt financing for capital improvements within the water and sewer system. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
- Child Car Seat Safety Program - Restricted Funds Using the Public Education and Child Occupancy Protection Program, approve the purchase of 24 child passenger seats and approve the associated budget amendment Approved in accordance with recommendations.
- Amendment #6 with Wright Pierce, Inc. for the Mourning Dove Water Treatment Plant Project Approve Amendment #6 in the amount of $76,040 to Wright Pierce, Inc. for continued professional services during the Mourning Dove Water Treatment Plant Solids Train Upgrade and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
- Special Event Road Closure - Titusville Christmas Parade, December 13, 2025 Authorize the Annual Christmas Parade special event's request contingent on approval of the temporary state road closure from FDOT. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
- Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) Grant - Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Award Accept the FY 2026 VOCA Grant in the amount of $54,317 to fund the Victim Advocate position and approve the attached Budget Amendment. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
- Titusville Police Department 911 Center Training Funds - $33,627.59 Approve reclassification of funds ($33,627.59) to allow operational use for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
- Task Order with AECOM not to exceed $150,000 for feasibility assessment of converting 6350 Horizon Drive to Titusville Police Department (TPD) Headquarters (HQ) AND Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Approve a not-to-exceed task order to AECOM Technical Services Inc in the amount of $150,000 to provide Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services for a due diligence review of the proposed acquisition of 6350 Horizon Drive and authorize the City Manager to execute the task order. Additionally, approve the associated budget amendment. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Safety Enhancements — Downtown Titusville Approve the proposed FDOT safety enhancements for downtown. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
- ORDINANCES – SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ACTION
- Ordinance No. 40-2025 to amend Section 13-109 of the Code of Ordinances to increase reporting on properties holding mortgages in default from annually to biannually Conduct the second reading and public hearing of Ordinance No. 40-2025 amending Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances to increase reporting on properties holding mortgages in default from annually to biannually by amending section 13-109 "registrations of real property mortgagee holding mortgages in default"; providing for severability; providing for incorporation into the code; and providing for an effective date. Approved as recommended.
- Ordinance No. 41-2025 - Public (P) Zoning Ordinance Conduct the second reading and the final public hearing on the Public (P) Zoning Ordinance No. 41-2025 - An Ordinance of the City of Titusville, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances to include non-profit and non-governmental organizations working for the public welfare to the purpose in the Public (P) zoning district and to add permitted and limited uses in the Public (P) zoning district, by amending Sections 28-238 “Community Centers”, 28-239 “Community Service”, 28-240 “Convention Center", 28-256 “Vocational School” and 28-323 “Public (P)”; providing for grandfather provisions, severability, repeal of conflicting ordinances, incorporation into the code and effective date. (This is a legislative item.) (The first reading and first public hearing was held on November 11, 2025. This is the final reading and the final public hearing of the ordinance.) On November 5, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval as presented, 7-0. 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.
- Tranquility Development Agreement (DA) 1-2025 Fifth Amendment The applicant requested this item be tabled to the regular City Council meeting on January 13,
20252026. At their meeting on November 19, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item to their regular Planning and Zoning meeting on January 7, 2026. Tabled to the regular City Council meeting on January 13, 2026 (6:30 p.m.), as requested by applicant. - Small Scale Amendment (SSA) Application No. 5-2025 Sunset Development 125 Precision Way with Annexation The applicant requests the public hearing be continued to the following regular City Council meeting on January 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Ordinance No. 35-2025 an ordinance of the City of Titusville, Florida, amending Section 7, Chapter 63-2001, Laws of Florida, Special Acts of 1963, by annexing certain property, located at 125 Precision Way, Titusville, Florida 32780, also identified by Brevard County Parcel ID Number: 22-35-12-03-*-2.05 to be included within the city limits; providing for severability; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and providing for an effective date. This is a legislative item.); and Ordinance No. 36-2025 an ordinance of the City of Titusville, Florida, 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 24.83+/- acres of property located at 125 Precision Way, having Brevard County Parcel ID Number: 22-35-12-03-*-2.05, from the Planned Industrial (Brevard County) Future Land Use Designation to the City’s Industrial (City of Titusville) Future Land Use Designation; providing for severability; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances; and providing for an effective date. (This is a legislative item.); and Ordinance No. 37-2025 an Ordinance of the City of Titusville, Florida, 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 General Retail Commercial (BU-1), Industrial Light (IU), and Planned Industrial Park (PIP) (Brevard County) zoning districts to the Industrial (M-2) zoning district on approximately 24.83+/- acres of property located at 125 Precision Way, having Brevard County Parcel ID Number: 22-35-26-00-511; providing for severability; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances; and providing for an effective date. (This is a quasi-judicial item.) On November 5, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting at the Local Planning Agency, recommended denial of the annexation, 5-2; denial of the comprehensive plan land use amendment, 5-2; and denial of the rezoning, 7-0. The Members that voted no on the annexation and comprehensive plan land use amendment did not have a problem with having the property annexed or for the Industrial Future Land Use. Tabled to the regular City Council meeting on January 27, 2026 (6:30 p.m.), as requested by applicant.
- ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
- OLD BUSINESS
- Post-North Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ) Economic Development Strategy 1. Establish an Economic Development Organization (EDO) Governance and Board Appointment process as described in Slide #17 of the presentation. 2. Utilize funding sources as recommended on Slide #18 of the presentation or combination as desired by Council. For staff recommendation No. 1 (Slide No. 17 of Staff Presentation), Council approved establishing an Economic Development Organization (EDO) Governance and Board Appointment process, as recommended by staff for Item Nos. B, C, D, and E, and modified by City Council for Item A, which included each of the following: Board: Seven (7) Members. Modified by City Council to include that City Council would use the ranking system and appoint all of the EDO Board Members. Executive Director: Appointed by City Manager with additional administrative support; Using the City's general fund as part of the annual budget process (ensures accountability). Legal: Retain specialized outside counsel as needed. Advisory Committees: Sector-specific (aerospace/logistics; small business). Accountability: Metrics, quarterly reports, conflict-of-interest policy, and independent audits provided to the City. For staff recommendation No. 2 (Slide No. 18 of Staff Presentation), Council approved utilizing the following potential funding sources or a combination as desired by Council, as followed: Seed Fund Loan-Grant Program: One-time fund (e.g., $500,000) to launch a loan or grant program. Loan program may include a revolving fund for capitalization or a pad-ready site. Annual Appropriation: Approve annual funds in an amount to be determined by the City Council for economic development activities. Approved by City Council during the budget process. May include a restricted fund approved by separate resolution, meaning only City Council approved costs are allowed. Tax-Increment Financing (TIF): Evaluate the establishment of a 20-year district to provide ongoing funding to support EDO efforts. If pursued, the appropriate Florida Statutes will be incorporated. FPL Franchise Fee Set-Aside: Evaluate dedicating a portion of incremental FPL franchise fees from new developments to the EDO. Supplemental Funding: 1. State/Federal Grants, 2. Philanthropy, 3. Membership Dues, and 4. Private Cost-Share for joint projects.
- NEW BUSINESS
- Selection of Vice-Mayor Nominate and select a Vice-Mayor. Council designated Herman A. Cole, Jr., Col USAF Retired, to serve as the Vice-Mayor of City Council.
- Designation of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Titusville Community Redevelopment Agency Council will designate the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Titusville Community Redevelopment Agency. Council designated Mayor Andrew Connors to serve as the Chair and Vice-Mayor Herman Cole as the Vice-Chair of the Titusville Community Redevelopment Agency.
- Update Council Member Appointments to Serve on Outside Agencies Update Council Member appointments to serve on Outside Agencies. Members of City Council are appointed to serve on various outside agencies to represent the interests of the citizens of the City of Titusville. Council selected and made the following outside agency appointments for 2025/2026, as followed: Florida League of Cities: Current Member – Sarah Stoeckel, Alternate – Andrew Connors. Space Coast League of Cities: Current Member – Megan Moscoso, Alternate – Andrew Connors. Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization: Two Voting Members: Primary Member – Herman A. Cole, Jr. Col. USAF Retired, Secondary Member – Andrew Connors.Two Non-Voting Members: First Alternate Member – Megan Moscoso, Second Alternate Member – Jo Lynn Nelson.North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation: Current Member – Andrew Connors, Alternate Member – Jo Lynn Nelson.Economic Development Commission of Florida Space Coast: Current Member – Jo Lynn Nelson (voting member), Alternate Member – Andrew Connors (non-voting member).Affordable Housing Advisory Committee: Current Member – Herman A. Cole, Jr. Col. USAF Retired, Alternate Member – Megan Moscoso. Council did not fill the outside appointment role for the North Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ), due to board was dissolved in 2025.
- 2026 Strategic Planning Special Meeting Provide staff direction on the desired format, timing, and facilitation of this annual City Council special meeting. Council authorized (1.) Holding a Special City Council meeting and citizen workshop (community conversation) on an upcoming Saturday with Council on the floor or in proximity to the citizens (facilitator assistance discussed) and incorporating FlashVote (an online survey tool) for supplemental feedback from the community, and thereafter (2.) select a date and time, provide public notice, and hold a special City Council meeting (similar to a retreat) to be held at another location (hospital suggested) to allow Council to discuss and strategize on the City’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives.
- PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) No action.
- MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
- Mayor's Report The Mayor will provide his individual report. Mayor Connors provided his report. Council authorized scheduling an agenda item for an upcoming City Council meeting to consider a request made by Mayor Connors to install a display in the City Hall lobby that would honor a particular deceased military veteran that had been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor (the U.S. Military’s highest award for valor). The authorization also included advisability for staff to report back with additional information. Discussion included questions such as the length of time the valor themed installation might be on display, etc.
- Council Reports Council Members will provide their individual reports. Council Members provided their individual reports. Council discussed the following (discussion only):
- Having or ensuring the City has the time to complete due diligence and having the first right of refusal when considering whether to purchase the Police Hall of Fame building, the first appraisal of the property was ordered earlier in the day and would be completed after the holidays, the City Manager would contact the Realtor and property owner to get their expectations, completing tasks and analysis quickly over the next few months, etc.
- Future legislation that may be coming to address pollution, penalties, etc., as discussed.
- Staff reporting back on a prior Council advisability on development, etc., as discussed.
- Legal advertising and who paid the cost to advertise a proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment application and transmittal to the State. This also included if the applicant were to request Council tabling their request from December 2025 to January 2026.
- The 2026 State Legislative Session and concerns on items and bills that could affect funding, such as property taxes, grants, water quality, etc.
- One Council Member’s desire to schedule an item on an upcoming Council agenda for the cost to attend the upcoming Legislative Action Days in Tallahassee.
- Procedures for administrative approvals, citizen recourse, etc.
- Prioritizing prior directives from City Council on wetlands, flooding, and stormwater.
- The Mayor’s request for follow-up on an idea to hold a 4th of July Parade.
- CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
- City Manager's Report The City Manager's Report is included in the agenda packet. No action.
- CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
- Employment Agreement for the Assistant City Attorney Approve and accept the Employment Agreement for the Assistant City Attorney. Approved Employment Agreement and appointed David A. Melito as the Assistant City Attorney, as recommended. Mr. Melito’s resume was distributed to Council prior to the Council meeting.