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Summary of Action - Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025

City Council Meetings - Summary of Action Posted on October 10, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INVOCATION
    1. Invocation - Pastor Jerald Smith (Retired Chaplain) from Parrish Medical Center will give the invocation. Pastor Jerald Smith (Retired Chaplain) from Parrish Medical Center gave the invocation.
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meetings on July 22, 2025 (6:30 p.m.) and August 26, 2025 (5:30 p.m. - Presentation meeting) and special City Council meeting on September 11, 2025. Approved as submitted.
  5. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PRESENTATIONS
    1. Employee of the Month - September 2025 - Recognize the Employee of the Month for September 2025. No action.
    2. Impervious Lot Coverage - The staff will give a presentation and a demonstration of a new interactive map with the maximum impervious surface standards on residential lots. No action is requested. No action.
  6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
    1. Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate's semi-annual written report is included in the agenda packet. No action is requested. No action.
    2. Community Redevelopment Agency - Appoint one (1) member at large to the Community Redevelopment Agency for a four (4) year term to expire on September 30, 2029. Appointed James Mutter as a Member-at-Large to the Community Redevelopment Agency for a four (4) year term to expire on September 30, 2029.
    3. North Brevard County Hospital District Board - The North Brevard County Hospital District Board's Semi-Annual Report will be presented. No action is requested. No action.
    4. Titusville Environmental Commission Accept the resignation of Titusville Environmental Commission Alternate Member Joshua Koci with an unexpired term that will expire on November 30, 2026. The resignation was effective on September 10, 2025. Appoint one alternate member with an unexpired term that will expire on November 30, 2026. In addition, appoint one regular member with an unexpired term to expire on November 30, 2027. Accepted the resignation of Titusville Environmental Commission Alternate Member Joshua Koci with an unexpired term that will expire on November 30, 2026, effective on September 10, 2025. Appointed Jason Miller as a regular member to the Titusville Environmental Commission with an unexpired term to expire on November 30, 2027 and appointed Kevin Rosa as an alternate member to the Titusville Environmental Commission with an unexpired term that will expire on November 30, 2026.
  7. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) -  No action.
  8. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Resolution No. 17-2025, Amending Resolution No. 30-2023 Relating to the Registration Fee for Vacant Properties with Mortgages in Default - Approve Resolution No. 17-2025, establishing a $300 registration fee for real properties with mortgages in default. Approved in accordance with recommendations. In addition, Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance change to allow the $300 per property registration to be paid on a biannual basis versus on an annual basis for a total of $600 per year.
    2. KBB Adopt an Area Program Agreement - Approve the agreement with Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) for the Adopt an Area program and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    3. Granting Easements to Florida Power and Light - Approve the requested utility easements to Florida Power and Light and authorize the City Manager to execute the required documentation. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    4. Solar Lighting - Spaceview Park - Approve the award of the Solar Lighting Spaceview Park Contract to TPG Lighting of Sanford, FL in the amount of $72,786 for the installation of ten (10) solar lights with associated poles and foundations at the Spaceview Park walkway and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract. Pending approval of the FY2026 Annual Budget. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    5. Advisability - Acceptance of Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program for FY2026 - Accept the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant award (retroactive to 09/10/25 due to short notice from State of Florida) for the purchase of one (1) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Decon Washer and one (1) 6-set Gear Dryer and delegate authority to City Manager to execute purchase order and any grant acceptance agreement. The grant value of $36,446.10, and funds from Fire Department FY2026 Operating for Budget not to exceed $15,000.00. Pending the approval of the FY2026 Annual Budget. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    6. Approve Emergency Purchase Order - Garden Street (SR406) and US#1 Repair Due to Watermain Break - Approve the emergency purchase order issued to MASCI General Contractors of Port Orange, Florida in the amount of $397,345.60 for the restoration of the impacted areas of Garden Street (SR406) and US#1 including milling and asphalt overlay related to a watermain repair. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
  9. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ACTION. 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.
    1. Right of Way Vacate (ROW) Application No. 2-2025 - Orange Street - Conduct the public hearing and deny Resolution No. 18-2025 vacating, abandoning, and discontinuing certain public streets for a portion of the Orange Street public right of way. On September 17, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial based on its inconsistency with the comprehensive plan criteria spelled out in the Transportation Element Policy 1.6.2. The motion for denial was approved, 7-0. Tabled to the regular City Council meeting on October 14, 2025 as requested by the applicant.
    2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application No. 8-2025 Blue Origin - Staff recommends approval of CUP No. 8-2025 to permit a light manufacturing use at 7980 Grissom Parkway consistent with the approved concept plan. On September 17, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval as presented, 7-0. Approved CUP No. 8-2025 to permit a light manufacturing use at 7980 Grissom Parkway consistent with the approved concept plan as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
  10. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
    1. Small Scale Amendment (SSA) Application No.2-2024 - State Road 405 and Singleton Avenue - PD SOUTH - This item will not be heard. The item will be re-advertised and rescheduled to a future meeting. This item was not heard and will be re-advertised and rescheduled to a future meeting.
  11. OLD BUSINESS
    1. Titusville Social Services Ad Hoc - Approve Ad Hoc Committee guidelines and authorize the application process. Prior to the approval, staff advised that the section in the guidelines that reads “The Committee shall consist of at least five (5) members appointed by City Council from the pool of applications received” should be written clearer to reflect that each City Council Member will appoint one member from the pool of applications received.  Staff also advised the deadline for an applicant to submit their application is November 15, 2025.  Council discussed making a modification to the supplemental application, selection process, time of meetings, etc. Council approved the Titusville Social Services Ad Hoc Committee guidelines with changes and authorized the application process with a change to the time of the meetings from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Day TBD).  Council requested staff advertise that the City is seeking applicants to serve on the committee.  Following the receipt of the applications, Council will determine the selection process. 
  12. NEW BUSINESS 
  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. Council made a motion to support the Mayor working with outside organizations including non-profit organizations to donate turkeys to families in need at Issac Campbell Park, possibly on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.  Discussion included working with non-profit organizations and utilizing a database to ensure citizens are not going to multiple places to receive donations. No additional action items.
    2. Council Reports - Council Members will provide their individual reports. Council Members provided their individual reports. Member Nelson expressed concern regarding seasonal sales not being allowed due to zoning regulations in certain areas.  Attorney Stokes commented on this issue and stated that he can prepare a memorandum based on the discussion to suspend enforcement of seasonal sales at this time to allow staff to prepare an ordinance change.  Council supported the memorandum by a consensus.  In addition, Council also provided an advisability for staff to review seasonal sales and prepare an ordinance change. Council approved the use of staff time to request a permit for the installation of a nanobubble generator at the Marina (Westland marine), which will be paid for by a citizen, Laurilee Thompson.  Staff time will also include attending meetings to discuss the project as requested by Member Nelson.  Member Moscoso confirmed that it was appropriate for Council to be present during the installation, etc.  There was no objection. Council authorized funding for Council Members to attend the upcoming Mayor’s Ball on December 6, 2025.    The location is the Valiant Air Command in Titusville, FL.  No additional 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. Council canceled both the regular scheduled meetings on December 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (Presentation Meeting) and at 6:30 p.m. (Regular Meeting). Council approved the City’s draft FY 26 Legislative Priorities document as modified including adding “Supporting and Funding Infrastructure Transportation Trust Fund”, adding "Financial Stability and Tax Policy”, removing the word “dredging” under second paragraph (first sentence) of the Restoration of the Indian River Lagoon. No additional action items.
  16. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT - No action items.

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