City Council Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 The City Council of the City of Titusville met in regular session in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 555 South Washington Avenue, on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. xxx Mayor Jim Tulley called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Jim Tulley, ViceMayor Walt Johnson, and Members Matthew Barringer, Martha Long, and Rita Pritchett. Also in attendance were City Manager Scott Larese, City Attorney Richard Broome, and City Clerk Wanda Wells. Sr. Administrative Assistant Debbie Denman completed the minutes. xxx Pastor Bernard Wright of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church was present to give the invocation. Mayor Tulley then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. xxx Mayor Tulley read the public speaking procedures for the meeting. xxx MINUTES Stan Johnston stated that he felt the minutes did not provide a correct representation of the February 9, 2016 regular City Council meeting and requested that approval of the minutes be tabled until corrections were made. Mayor Tulley stated that he spoke with City Manager Larese and was advised that the City Clerk reviewed the minutes and that they were correct. Motion: Vice-Mayor Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 9, 2016, as submitted. Member Long seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PRESENTATIONS 1 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 FY 2016 First Quarter Financial Review – City Manager Larese advised that Section 2-87 of the City of Titusville Code required the City Manager to furnish an in-depth analysis of the budget and financial conditions of the City at the midpoint of each fiscal year. Consistent with the last few years, the City chose to report the results of staff analysis on a quarterly basis. As such, staff presented the FY 2016 First Quarter Report of the City's financial condition to Council. Staff recommended that Council accept the FY 2016 First Quarter Financial Review. Finance Director Bridgette Clements provided a powerpoint presentation that included: Fiscal Year 2016 First Quarter Financial Review; Objective of Presentation; FY 2016 Budget Environment Guiding Principles; Revenues; Expenditures; Major Expenditure Variances; Investments; Future Actions; and Action Items. Stan Johnston commented on whether the City was on a level of sustainability. Motion: Member Pritchett moved to accept the FY 2016 First Quarter Financial Review, as recommended. Vice-Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS General Employees’ and Police and Fire Pension Boards – City Manager Larese advised that this item was for the Actuary with Foster & Foster to review the Actuarial Valuation Report for FY ending 9/30/15 and for Bogdahn Consulting Group to provide an update of the investment performance for both the General Employees’ and the Police & Fire Pension Plans. Staff requested Council acknowledge receipt of the General Employees’ Pension and Police and Fire Pension Board’s Annual Reports. Dave West, Senior Consultant with Bogdahn Consulting Group, provided an update on the investment results for both the General Employees’ and the Police and Fire Pension Plans through September 30, 2015. Actuary Brad Heinrichs of Foster & Foster Actuaries and Consultants provided the Actuarial Valuation Reports for both the General Employees’ and the Police and Fire Pension Plans as of September 30, 2015. Stan Johnston stated that many of his questions were answered during the presentations and commented on the expectation of 8% investment performance. Motion: Member Pritchett moved to acknowledge receipt of the General Employees’ Pension and Police and Fire Pension Board’s Annual Reports, as recommended. Vice-Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx 2 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 North Brevard Economic Development Zone – Troy Post, Executive Director of the Economic Development Zone for North Brevard, provided an update on the North Brevard Economic Development Zone and CoLaunch: A Shared Workspace in Titusville concept proposed by the North Brevard Economic Development Zone. Motion: Vice-Mayor Johnson moved to acknowledge the North Brevard Economic Development Zone mid-year report, as recommended. Member Pritchett seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx North Brevard County Hospital District Board – Member Stan Retz provided the North Brevard County Hospital District Board’s Semi-Annual Report and a powerpoint presentation that highlighted the accomplishments of the Parrish Medical Center. Motion: Member Pritchett moved to accept the North Brevard County Hospital District Board's SemiAnnual Report, as presented. Vice-Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Citizen’s Advisory Committee - The recommended action was to accept the resignation of Bob Wille from the Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization effective March 8, 2016. Motion: Vice-Mayor Johnson moved accept the resignation of Bob Wille from the Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization effective March 8, 2016, with regrets. Member Long seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx Municipal Code Enforcement Board – The recommended action was to accept the Municipal Code Enforcement Board's Semi-Annual Report as written. Motion: Member Pritchett moved to accept the Municipal Code Enforcement Board's Semi-Annual Report, as written. Member Long seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx 3 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 PETITIONS AND REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (OPEN FORUM) Stan Johnston provided Council a handout titled “The Four-Way Test” and commented on accountability related to information on a flood plain not being reported. xxx Laurilee Thompson read a letter that was written by her mother, Mary Jean Thompson, requesting to keep the Draa name as a permanent place in Titusville history and requested to name the new park facility Draa Park, or whatever would be suitable. Motion: Vice-Mayor Johnson moved to allow Laurilee Thompson an addition two (2) minutes to speak. Member Long seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Thompson provided background history of Draa Field. Motion: Member Pritchett moved to allow Laurilee Thompson an additional one minute to speak. Member Long seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Thompson provided further information regarding C.A. “Blinker” Draa. She stated that to gift “Blinker” Draa’s name to the stormwater park would serve as a fitting tribute to one of Titusville’s most important visionary. Mayor Tulley advised that policies were being developed for naming parks and asked that once they were in place that Ms. Thompson’s request immediately be brought to Council for discussion. City Manager Larese advised that there were no plans to rename the park. xxx CONSENT AGENDA Member Barringer asked to hear Consent Agenda Item B separately. City Clerk Wells advised that there was a Citizen Speaking Card for Consent Agenda Item A. Motion: Member Pritchett moved to approve Consent Agenda Items C through F in accordance with recommendations, upon reading. Vice-Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. 4 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 Consent Agenda was read as followed by City Manager Larese. C. 2016-2021 CDBG Five-Year Strategic Plan Development - Approve the proposed FiveYear CDBG Strategic Plan Priority Needs and Strategies. D. City Hall Security Upgrades - Approve the budget transfer of $13,698.00 from the savings on Project Z01612, Core Switch Replacement, to fund the upgrade of security for the City Hall and City Hall Annex. E. Advisability to develop new standards and enforcement procedures for parking citations Advisability to amend Sec. 20-57 to provide a procedure to cite parking violations in the City. F. Disposal of Vacant Surplus Property Located at 550 S. Brown Avenue - Declare the NSP Land Banked property located at 550 S. Brown Avenue as surplus and advertise for the sale of the property with proceeds to be utilized to construct a home in Inspiration Village. No City department has expressed a need for the property. The motion carried unanimously. xxx Consent Agenda Item A St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Draa Field Stormwater Park Grant Extension – The request was to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No.1 of the SJRWMD Grant Agreement No. 28134. Stan Johnston stated that he was concerned about money being spent and whether it would really improve the Indian River. He felt someone was forcing the City to spend money and not getting any results. He was neither for nor against this item. City Manager Larese advised that the request was not to spend additional money, but to extend the time frame to spend the money. Motion: Member Pritchett moved to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No.1 of the SJRWMD Grant Agreement No. 28134, as recommended. Member Long seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx Consent Agenda Item B FY 16/17 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Grant Funding Recommendations – The request was to approve funding recommendations for 5 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 the use of FY 16/17 CDBG and HOME programs and activities through the Neighborhood Services Department. Member Barringer asked for clarification on the scoring process for the allocation of funds. Neighborhood Services Director Terrie Franklin advised that the funding recommendations were based upon the percentage of the amount the agency requested. Motion: Vice-Mayor Johnson moved to approve FY 16/17 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Grant Funding Recommendations, as recommended. Member Long seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx ORDINANCES-SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARINGS & RELATED ACTION Ordinance No. 3-2016 Regarding Access to Residential Developments City Attorney Broome read ORDINANCE NO. 3-2016, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY AMENDING CHAPTER 39 “GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS”, ARTICLE II, SECTION 39-32 “TRAFFIC CONTROL/ACCESS” AND CHAPTER 59 “ZONING”, ARTICLE III “RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS”, DIVISION 2 “RESIDENTIAL ESTATE (RE)”, SECTION 59-49 “REGULATIONS, CRITERIA, AND STANDARDS” RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF EGRESS AND INGRESS ROUTES FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE, the second time by title only. City Manager Larese outlined the explanation and summary provided in the agenda packet. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 4-1. Mayor Tulley opened the public hearing. Erin Trauger stated that she was with the Civil Engineering Firm CEG and advised that they supported the revisions to the Code. Rodney Honeycutt stated that he appreciated staff’s proposal and felt it was something that needed to be addressed for a while and he was in favor of the revisions to the Code. John Evans stated that the ordinance as currently written had been a problem for many years and the change was needed. He advised that he was in favor of the change and asked that Council approve the revisions to the Code. 6 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 Mayor Tulley closed the public hearing. Motion: Vice-Mayor Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No 3-2016 Regarding Access to Residential Developments, as recommended. Member Long seconded the motion. The roll call was: Member Pritchett Member Long Mayor Tulley Vice-Mayor Johnson Member Barringer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The motion carried unanimously. xxx Mayor Tulley read the Quasi-Judicial rules of procedure. xxx Rezoning (REZ) No. 1-2016 from the Light Industrial Services and Warehousing (M-1) zoning district to the Community Commercial (CC) zoning district at 515 N. Washington Avenue City Attorney Broome read ORDINANCE NO. 4-2016, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5-1993 OF THE CITY OF TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING THE ZONIG MAP MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE BY REFERECE, BY CHANGING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 515 WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM ITS PRESET LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SERVICES AND WAREHOUSING (M-1) ZONIG CLASSIFICATION TO THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) ZONIG CLASSIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA, the second time by title only. City Manager Larese outlined the explanation and summary provided in the agenda packet. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0. Mayor Tulley opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Member Pritchett moved to approve Ordinance 4-2016, as recommended. seconded the motion. 7 Member Long Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 The roll call was: Member Long Mayor Tulley Vice-Mayor Johnson Member Barringer Member Pritchett Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The motion carried unanimously. xxx Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 1-2016 to permit a Church at 515 N. Washington Avenue in the Community Commercial (CC) Zoning District – City Manager Larese advised that the applicant, Genevieve Salter, on behalf of the owner Love Center Church, Inc., requested a conditional use permit to allow a church in the Community Commercial (CC) zoning district. The Love Center Church currently occupied the building on the property. This request was associated with Rezoning No. 1-2016, which proposed to rezone the property from the Light Industrial Services and Warehousing (M-1) zoning district to the Community Commercial (CC) zoning district. Staff recommended approval of this CUP with the three conditions included in the agenda package. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with one additional condition. The additional condition was “The Applicant shall agree to waive distance requirements for the continued establishment of the North Brevard Shrine Club located at 545 N. Washington Avenue.” Mayor Tulley opened the public hearing. Genevieve Salter, Pastor of The Love Center Church, stated that they agreed to waive the distance requirements for the continued establishment of the North Brevard Shrine Club located at 545 N. Washington Avenue. She asked that Council approve the request. Mayor Tulley closed the public hearing. Motion: Member Pritchett moved to approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 1-2016 to permit a Church at 515 N. Washington Avenue in the Community Commercial (CC) Zoning District, as recommended with the following conditions: (1) Any expansion of the use shall meet the parking requirements of the Land Development Regulations; (2) Any expansion of the use shall meet the landscaping requirements, including buffer and screening, of the Land Development Regulations; (3) The conditional use permit shall become effective on or after the effective date of rezoning Ordinance No. 4-2016; and (4) The Applicant shall agree to waive distance requirements for the continued establishment of the North Brevard Shrine Club located at 545 N. Washington Avenue. Vice-Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx 8 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 ORDINANCES-FIRST READING -None xxx OLD BUSINESS Certified Production Technician Scholarship Fund – Eastern Florida State College Foundation – City Manager Larese advised that the City of Titusville would be the first City in Brevard County to endorse the EDC five-year industry investment project using the already established Certified Production Technician (CPT) industry certification program at Eastern Florida State College (EFSC), a 10 week, on-line hybrid course (both online and hands-on lab exercises, the lab was located at the EFSC Palm Bay Campus,) in preparation for the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council CPT certification. This program would allow Titusville residents and Titusville companies' employees to be exposed to the benefits and opportunities of manufacturing careers, and was intended to enhance the workforce within Titusville to support continued economic development activities. The program could be structured to pay for up to four tuitions ($1,550.00 each). This amount was greater than the amount previously discussed as the U.S. Department of Labor TAACCCT grant expired that required completion of all course work by March. This information was not made available to staff previously. The City of Titusville endorsed the efforts of the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast and Eastern Florida State College in authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to provide $6,200 in a scholarship funds for the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program to be used by Titusville residents and/or Titusville companies' employees. Julie Song stated that she was with Florida Business & Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., Liaison with the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast and Eastern Florida State College, and for the unemployed or the employer that wished to put their employees through the training. She advised that there were many unemployed individuals that did not have the money for training that would benefit from the scholarship and this would provide them with a stepping stone toward a career. She was in favor of the CPT program. Ms. Song provided some of the requirements and restrictions of the CPT program. Member Barringer recommended a matrix to show a direct correlation to the amount of certifications achieved to the number of people placed in manufacturing. Member Pritchett recommended the City keep control of their funds rather than give the funds to the foundation. Individuals or companies would apply for those funds through the City. Council discussed control of the funding, vetting of candidates and the extra work that would be required of staff if the City maintained control of the funds. 9 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 Motion: Member Pritchett moved to approve the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program to be used by Titusville residents and/or Titusville companies' employees with funds to be maintained by the City rather than the foundation. Member Barringer seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. The motion failed 2 - 3 with Mayor Tulley, Vice-Mayor Johnson, and Member Long opposed. Motion: Member Long moved to approve for the City of Titusville to endorse the efforts of the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast and Eastern Florida State College in authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to provide $6,200.00 in a scholarship fund for the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program to be used by Titusville residents and/or Titusville companies' employees, as presented. Vice-Mayor Johnson seconded the motion for discussion. Vice-Mayor Johnson recommended that Knight Enterprises and other manufacturers’ be made aware that the program was available. Member Pritchett made it clear that she was not against the CPT program, but was concerned with the control of the funds for the program. City Attorney Broome asked whether the City would receive regular accounting and statistic reports and Julie Song advised that regular reports would be provided to the City. The motion carried 4 - 1 with Member Pritchett in objection. xxx NEW BUSINESS xxx Motion: Member Pritchett moved to hear Agenda Item 12-B - Interlocal Agreement and Acceptance of Pritchard House from Brevard County next in the agenda. Vice-Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx Interlocal Agreement and Acceptance of Pritchard House from Brevard County – City Manager Larese advised that on March 1, 2016, the Brevard County Board of Commissioners approved the request by County staff to convey title of the Pritchard House to the City of Titusville. The Board approved the Interlocal Agreement that detailed the transfer requirements and operating 10 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 parameters that the City would agree to follow in order to affect the transfer of this asset to the City. It was believed that City ownership of the Pritchard House, combined with the Welcome Center, Rails to Trails project and ongoing revitalization of the Downtown would greatly enhance the desirability of the downtown area as a tourist destination and bring additional economic prosperity to the City. Staff worked diligently with county personnel to address the operational, logistical and financial implications of affecting this transfer. In addition to conducting a thorough joint property inventory and walk-through by city/county staff, a home inspection by a certified third party building inspector would be conducted prior to transfer to ensure no material underlying structural deficiencies were present. Staff recommended approval of the Interlocal Agreement and to accept Brevard County's offer to convey title of the Pritchard House to the City of Titusville. Roz Foster, Founder and President of the North Brevard Heritage Foundation, introduced board members, docents and the chef for the Pritchard House and highlighted events held and tours provided at the Pritchard House. She stated that the Foundation looked forward to working with the City and hoped Council would approve the Interlocal Agreement and accept Brevard County's offer to convey title of the Pritchard House to the City of Titusville. Polly Schuster advised that she and her brother were the children of Mary Pritchard Schuster and great grandchildren of Captain James and Mrs. Pritchard. She advised that when her mother agreed to give the Pritchard House to the County, it was with the understanding that it would be used as a living history museum and provided history of the Pritchard family and home. Ms. Schuster stated that it was an honor to have their family home set aside as a living example of local history. Motion: Member Long moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement and accept Brevard County's offer to convey title of the Pritchard House to the City of Titusville, as recommended. Vice-Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx Naming and Signage of the Coast to Coast Trail Bridge spanning Garden Street – City Manager Larese advised that construction was presently occurring on the Coast-to-Coast Trail and Bridge spanning Garden Street. The placing of the bridge span was proposed to take place around the second week of March 2016. With the bridge and trail under construction, City Council might want to propose a name for the bridge and the type of signage on the bridge that the City would like to have on the bridge. Staff asked Council to provide direction regarding Council's desire to propose a name and the type of signage to be placed on the pedestrian bridge over Garden Street. 11 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 Council discussed signage for the Coast to Coast Trail Bridge. Recommendations included: “Welcome to Titusville, Gateway to Nature and Space”; “You are in Titusville Where Nature and Space Begin”; “Titusville Trails”; or leave the decision to staff. Laurilee Thompson stated that the trail also needed to be named and recommended to simply call it “The Titusville Trail”. Stan Johnston elected not to speak. Motion: Vice-Mayor Johnson moved to approve “Welcome to Titusville – Gateway to Nature and Space” for signage on the bridge. Member Barringer seconded the motion. Mayor Tulley recommended signage for the west side of the bridge “Welcome to Titusville – Gateway to Nature and Space: and the east side of the bridge “Titusville Trails”. Vice-Mayor Johnson amended his motion to approve signage for the west side of the bridge “Welcome to Titusville – Gateway to Nature and Space: and the east side of the bridge “Titusville Trails”. Member Barringer’s second held. Community Development Director Peggy Busacca advised that a visual of the proposed signage would be provided to Council before manufacturing began. The motion carried 4 -1 with Member Pritchett in objection. xxx Code Update: Draft Chapter 29 “Special Districts” – City Manager Larese advised that staff was currently in the process of reorganizing the City's Land Development Regulations (LDR's). Chapter 29 included in the agenda package, consolidated all of the City's Overlays and special regulations for development that were in addition to standard zoning districts. They included the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Shoreline Overlay (TSA) Airport Impact Overlay Districts (AIA) Wetland and Conservation Overlay (WCA) Area of Critical Concern (ACC) Historic Preservation Planned Industrial Park (PIP) Economic Opportunity Districts Special Land Use Standards Golf Course Redevelopment (GCA) - to be developed 12 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 Community Development Director Busacca highlighted some of the changes in draft Chapter 29 "Special Districts". Motion: Member Barringer moved to accept draft Chapter 29 “Special Districts” of the Land Development Regulations, as recommended. Member Long seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. xxx PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (OPEN FORUM) - None xxx MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORT xxx Mayor’s Report – Mayor Tulley submitted a written report. xxx Mayor Tulley stated that he would be unable to attend the North Brevard Economic Development Zone Board meeting on Friday, March 11, 2016 and Member Pritchett, as the alternate, would attend in his place. He advised that he attended the March 2, 2016 Joint Orlando Airport and Canaveral Port Boards meeting. The first draft of the Environmental Impact Statement for the KSC Master Plan was complete and the City Manager would distribute it to Council. xxx Member Long requested information on any dates/locations for the required ethics training. Mayor Tulley advised that the City of Cocoa would hold the training and he would provide the dates once available. xxx CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Larese submitted a written report and highlighted as followed: Action Items: None xxx 13 Regular Meeting March 8, 2016 Informational Items: Downtown Connector Project Sand Point Park Splash Pad Downtown Welcome Center Surplus Auction Proceeds xxx City Manager Larese advised that there would be a Downtown Street Party, Friday night, March 11, 2016 and there would also be an airshow the weekend of March 11 - 13, 2016. xxx Stan Johnston stated that he was removed from a City Council meeting in November 2015, which resulted in fifteen public hearings being reheard, was a violation of the Sunshine Law and Freedom of Speech and stated that he did not know why it happened. He advised that there still was not a report from the City Manager regarding the event. xxx CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT - None xxx With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m. ______________________________ James H. Tulley, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Wanda F. Wells, City Clerk 14
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