Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, April 2, 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 6:33 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 Vincent Jara, Park Springs Elementary, 3rd Grade Sydney Skolnik, Park Springs Elementary, 2nd Grade Avery Skolnik, Park Springs Elementary, 5th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Proclamation, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (Brad Mock) The City Commission proclaimed April 6-12, 2025 as “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in the City of Coral Springs. 2. Proclamation, Fair Housing Month (Tracey-Ann Anthony) The City Commission proclaimed the month of April 2025 as “Fair Housing Month” in the City of Coral Springs. 3. Proclamation, Child Abuse Prevention Month (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed the month of April 2025 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the City of Coral Springs. 4. Proclamation, Water Conservation Month (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed the month of April 2025 as “Water Conservation Month” in the City of Coral Springs.  5. Proclamation, Autism Awareness Month (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed the month of April 2025 as “Autism Awareness Month” in the City of Coral Springs. Public Comment • Mark Ritter was in support of Item 6. • Nicole Morst discussed enrollment trends in Coral Springs schools. • Joe Morera shared concerns relating to House Bill 943 and Senate Bill 1118. • Nordin Weinberger requested additional support from the City Commission relating to Coral Springs public schools. • Jonnatton Gonzalez shared concerns relating to his condo board association. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements 6. Conditional Use, CSID Telecommunications Tower (CA24-0001) (Tina Jou) Request to hold quasi-judicial hearing and public hearing to approve petition of VB BTS II, LLC (Vertical Bridge) for Conditional Use in accordance with Section 2501028 of the Land Development Code to construct a new 100-foot telecommunications tower facility in the General Utility (GU) Zoning District, located at 10300 NW 11th Manor, legally described as a portion of Parcel G, Maplewood; and to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to draft an order approving CA24-0001 and adopt said order. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (REQUEST TO HOLD QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, AUTHORIZE, ADOPT) (CA24-0001) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record, noted that the quasi-judicial hearing had been waived, and noted that the previous signed speaker comments from Mark Ritter may be incorporated into the comments for this item. Director Tina Jou presented slides explaining the item. A copy of her presentation was made a part of the record. Public hearing was opened and there were no comments. Public hearing closed. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve the conditional use. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 7. Sign Variance, PG Holdings Inc. (Eddie and Vinny’s) (SV25-0001) (Tina Jou) Request to hold quasi-judicial hearing and public hearing to approve petition of PG Holdings Inc. (Eddie and Vinny's) for a Sign Variance from Section 1807 (Basic Building Wall Sign Design Schedule) of the Land Development Code to allow an increase in maximum height and square footage of a wall sign in the Community Business (B-2) Zoning District, located at 10171 W Sample Road, legally described as a Portion of Lots 22 & 23, Block A, Coral Springs City Center Commercial, Section Three; and to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to draft an order approving SV25-0001 and adopt said order. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community. (REQUEST TO HOLD QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, AUTHORIZE, ADOPT) (SV25-0001) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record and noted that the quasi-judicial hearing had been waived. Director Tina Jou presented slides explaining the item. A copy of her  presentation was made a part of the record. Public hearing was opened. Eddie Pozzuoli thanked staff for working on the item. Public hearing closed. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve the sign variance. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Vice Mayor Bowen 8. Sign Variance, Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety (CSRIPS) (SV25-0002) (Tina Jou) Request to hold quasi-judicial hearing and public hearing to approve petition of City of Coral Springs (Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety) for a Sign Variance from Section 1805 (Permanent Signs; Requirements According to Zoning District) of the Land Development Code to allow an additional wall sign in the Community Facility General (CF-G) Zoning District, located at 4180 NW 120 Avenue, legally described as Parcel D, Corporate Park of Coral Springs; and to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to draft an order approving SV25-0002 and adopt said order. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO HOLD QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, AUTHORIZE, ADOPT) (SV25-0002) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record and noted that the quasi-judicial hearing had been waived. Director Tina Jou presented slides explaining the item. A copy of her presentation was made a part of the record. Public hearing was opened and there were no comments. Public hearing closed. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve the sign variance. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Vice Mayor Bowen Consent Motion: To approve Consent items 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 9. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of March 5, 2025 Special Workshop; March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting; March 13, 2025 Workshop; and March 13, 2025 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 10. Proclamation, Arab American Heritage Month (City Commission) Request that the City Commission proclaim the month of April 2025 as “Arab American Heritage Month” in the City of Coral Springs. (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM) 11. Proclamation, Food Waste Prevention Week (City Commission) Request that the City Commission proclaim April 7-13, 2025 as “Food Waste Prevention Week” in the City of Coral Springs.  12. Meiko Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Decontamination (SCBA) Washers (John Whalen) Request to award the agreement for Supply, Installation and Service of two (2) Meiko SCBA Decontamination Washers to North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. d/b/a NAFECO of Florida of Decatur, Alabama via Lake County, Florida Contract #22-730I in an amount not to exceed $85,900; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000. Funding Source: Approved Capital with Grant Offset. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE) 13. Asphalt and Sidewalk Rehabilitation Services (John Norris) Request to renew contract #24-C-161M for Asphalt and Sidewalk Rehabilitation Services via the City of Boynton Beach, Florida Bid #PWE22-008 to M&M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. d/b/a All County Paving of Delray Beach, Florida from April 5, 2025 through April 4, 2026 with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year time period; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute and approve the final renewal. The estimated annual expenditure is $495,000. Funding Source: Approved Capital and Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community. (REQUEST TO RENEW, AUTHORIZE) 14. Recreational Court Resurfacing (Robert Hunter) Request to amend Contract No. 25-G-108M for Recreational Court Resurfacing through the Martin County Board of County Commissioners, Bid No. RFB2023-3466 to include Armor Courts, LLC of Boynton Beach, Florida from date of award through February 20, 2026 with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute and approve all renewals. The estimated annual expenditure is $200,000. Funding Source: Approved Capital and Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO AMEND, AUTHORIZE) 15. Use of Forfeiture Funds (Brad Mock) Request to authorize the use of $108,500 in Law Enforcement Trust Funds to cover Communications Training and Quality Assurance Software. (REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE) Policy Formation and Direction 16. Generators and Light Towers (John Norris) (A) Request to approve the increase to the not to exceed expenditure amount from $350,000 to $580,000 for the purchase of mobile generators and light towers under Sourcewell Contract #020923-GNR, Portable Construction Equipment with Related Accessories and Attachments to Generac Power Systems, Inc. of Waukesha, Wisconsin from April 2, 2025 through April 20, 2027. (B) Request to award the contract for the purchase of stationary generators to Generac Power Systems Inc. of Waukesha, Wisconsin under Sourcewell Contract #092222- GNR, Electrical Energy Power Generation Equipment with Related Parts, Supplies, and Services from April 2, 2025 through November 22, 2026 in the not to exceed amount of $744,000. Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AWARD)  Director John Norris explained the item. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve increase and award the contract. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 17. Appointments, Broward League of Cities Board of Directors (Luwam Ghermay) Request to consider the appointment of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen as the Director; Commissioner Joshua Simmons as the Alternate; and Commissioner Shawn Cerra as the Second Alternate to attend and vote at any of the Broward League of Cities Board of Directors or General Membership meetings held where an elected official represents the City of Coral Springs for the 2025-26 year. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Commission Relationship Manager Luwam Ghermay explained the item. Motion: To approve Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen as the Director; Commissioner Joshua Simmons as the Alternate; and Commissioner Shawn Cerra as the Second Alternate to attend and vote at any of the Broward League of Cities Board of Directors or General Membership meetings held where an elected official represents the City of Coral Springs for the 2025-26 year. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Simmons Commission Communications • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information. • Past and upcoming events were highlighted. • Public comments relating to schools were addressed. • The commissioners’ experiences at Broward Days were discussed. • The commissioners congratulated Mayor Brook on the twenty-fifth (25th) anniversary of his law office. • Vice Mayor Bowen requested and received consensus from the City Commission to present a proclamation to the Haitian American Nurses Association. • Thoughts were shared on Child Abuse Prevention Month. • The importance of property taxes was discussed. • It was noted that potential ways to bring back the Festival of the Arts will be workshopped in May. City Manager's Communication City Manager Givens discussed an item to be considered at the April 15 school board meeting that would give Coral Springs students affected by the boundary change reassignment priority. It was noted that interested residents can apply on the Broward County Public Schools website beginning Monday, April 7. City Manager Givens noted that 911 Emergency Communications Dispatcher Emilie Atchison received the 2025 Tom Gallagher Award from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. It was noted that Police Chief Brad Mock’s transfer of command ceremony would be held April 5. Upcoming events and Autism Awareness Month were discussed. City Attorney's Communication 18. Resolution 2025-007, A Resolution Opposing Increase to Statutory Limits on Liability for Tort Claims Against City Governments Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-007 opposing House Bill 301 and Senate Bill 1570 which would significantly increase the statutory limits on liability for tort claims against local governments; 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 2025-007. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 19. Resolution 2025-011, A Resolution Opposing Local Business Taxes Bills Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-11 opposing House Bill 503 and Senate Bill 1196 which would prohibit local governments from increasing local business taxes beyond the 2024 rates and requires local governments to issue refunds if a revenue base is exceeded; 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 2025-011. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons City Attorney Hearn wished City Manager Givens a happy anniversary and Mayor Brook a happy birthday. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:39 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.