Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Thursday, March 13, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road Coral Springs, FL 33065 Call to Order Mayor Scott Brook called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Commissioner Shawn Cerra Commissioner Joshua Simmons Commissioner Joseph McHugh Also in attendance: City Manager Catherine Givens City Attorney John Hearn City Clerk Georgia Elliott Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Casey Marcus, Park Springs Elementary, Kindergarten Eesha Patel, Riverside Elementary, 3rd Grade Aaliyah Patel, Sawgrass Springs Middle, 6th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Recognition, Teacher of the Year District Finalist, Ms. Deanna Waters (April Wyche) The City Commission recognized Ms. Deanna Waters for her dedicated service to the field of education and selection as a finalist for District Teacher of the Year. 2. Proclamation, National Vietnam War Veterans Day (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed March 29, 2025 as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" in the City of Coral Springs. 3. Proclamation, Earth Day and Arbor Day (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed Saturday April 26, 2025 as "Earth Day" and "Arbor Day" in the City of Coral Springs. 4. Item pulled. Public Comment • Doug Brightwell, Director of Broward County Animal Care, discussed the new Lifetime Tag campaign. • Curt Tiefenbrun commented on the current economic outlook for consideration in the budget planning season ahead . • Robert Fogel discussed the Vietnam War and Item 16. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements: None. Consent Motion: To approve Consent items 5, 6, 7, 8, and 15. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 5. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of February 11, 2025 Strategic Planning Retreat, February 12, 2025 Strategic Planning Retreat, and February 26, 2025 Workshop. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 6. Proclamation, Essential Workers Day (City Commission) Request that the City Commission proclaim March 15, 2025 as "Essential Workers Day" in the City of Coral Springs. (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM) 7. Proclamation, Florida Government Finance Professionals Week (Kim Moskowitz and Ileana Kyriakides) Request that the City Commission proclaim March 17-21, 2025, as “Florida Government Finance Professionals Week” in the City of Coral Springs in recognition of government finance professionals and the vital services that they provide for local government and the community in which they serve. (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM) 8. Construction Services Minor Projects (CSMP) Fencing (Robert Hunter) Request to approve an increase to the not to exceed annual expenditure from $75,000 to $250,000 to Contract No. 25-G- 136M for Construction Services Minor Projects (CSMP) Fencing through the School Board of Broward County, Bid No. FY23-173 to Broward County Fence LLC of Oakland Park, Florida from March 13, 2025 to December 12, 2025 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute and approve the renewals. Funding Source: Approved Capital and Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE) 15. Proclamation, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (City Commission) Request that the City Commission proclaim March 2025 as “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Coral Springs. (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM) Policy Formation and Direction 9. Economic Development Incentive Program Grant Agreement (Annie Norris) Request to award the Economic Development Incentive Program Grant funding for an amount not to exceed $50,000 to PERF OPCO, LLC. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community. (REQUEST TO AWARD) Senior Economic Development Analyst Annie Norris explained the item. A copy of her presentation was made a part of the record. Discussion ensued. Director Kristi Bartlett provided input. Motion: To award the agreement. Result: Passed 4 - 1 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons Nays: Commissioner Cerra 10. Interlocal Agreement, City of Parkland for Community Risk Reduction, EMS and Fire Protection Services (John Whalen) Request to approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Springs and the City of Parkland for the delivery of Community Risk Reduction, Emergency Medical and Fire Protection Services by the City of Coral Springs. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) City Manager Givens and Fire Chief John Whalen explained the item. Parkland City Manager Nancy Morando addressed the Commission in support of the item. Motion: To approve the interlocal agreement. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 11. Appointment, Community Involved Government Committee (Michael McNally) Request to consider appointment of Curtis Tiefenbrun to the Community Involved Government Committee. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Motion: To appoint Curtis Tiefenbrun to the Community Involved Government Committee. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 12. Reappointment, Martin Luther King Jr. Committee (Michael McNally) Request to consider the reappointment of Alicia Ballestas to the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)  Motion: To reappoint Alicia Ballestas to the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 13. Appointment, Multicultural Advisory Committee (Michael McNally) Request to consider the appointment of Geovanna Soberon to the Multicultural Advisory Committee. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Director Michael McNally explained the item. Motion: To appoint Geovanna Soberon to the Multicultural Advisory Committee. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 14. Appointment, Historic Preservation Board (Tina Jou) Request to consider appointment of Stephen Scali to the alternate seat of the Historic Preservation Board. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Director Tina Jou explained the item. Motion: To appoint Stephen Scali to the alternate seat of the Historic Preservation Board. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons Commission Communications • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information. • Past and upcoming events were highlighted. • The commissioners discussed ad valorem tax dollars and federal grant dollars. • Congratulations were extended to paramedic Laura Young on her retirement. City Manager's Communication City Manager Givens discussed economic development, highlighted the evening’s proclamations, noted that staff and the Commission will be attending Broward Days next week, thanked Coral Springs and Parkland staff for their support with the interlocal agreement with Parkland, and stated that the Broward County Public School Board was in receipt of the city’s Resolution 2025-005. City Attorney's Communication 16. Resolution 2025-006, A Resolution Opposing Property Tax Bills Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-006 opposing bills in the 2025 Florida legislative session which seek to erode a municipality’s ad valorem taxing power and eliminate or decrease ad valorem tax revenue, specifically including: 1) Senate Bill 852 which is a gateway study for the elimination of property taxes, 2) House Joint Resolution 357 and House Bill 359 which seek to provide a new $100,000 property tax exemption for all properties in Florida, 3) House Bill 787 and Senate Bill 996 which provide for the  inclusion of the new construction value in the rolled-back rate and caps the millage rate at 102% of the rolled-back rate, 4) House Joint Resolution 773 and House Bill 775 and Senate Bill 1092 which seek to assess properties based on the purchase price rather than the just value, and 5) House Joint Resolution 1257 and Senate Joint Resolution 1510 which seek to extend homestead exemption benefits to homestead property owners who lease their properties for over six months; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to transmit this resolution to the appropriate parties; providing for an effective date. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT, AUTHORIZE, DIRECT) City Attorney Hearn read the resolution title and explained the item. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2025-006. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Vice Mayor Bowen 17. Resolution 2025-008, A Resolution Opposing Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Bills Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-008 opposing House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242 which prohibits Community Redevelopment Agencies from initiating new projects or issuing new debt after October 1, 2025; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to transmit this resolution to the appropriate parties; providing for an effective date. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT, AUTHORIZE, DIRECT) City Attorney Hearn read the resolution title and explained the item. Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2025-008. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. /s/ Georgia Elliott ____________________________ Georgia Elliott, CMC City Clerk These minutes are a permanent public record of the City of Coral Springs maintained in the Office of the City Clerk.