Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Call to Order Mayor Scott Brook called the meeting to order at 6:39 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 Alejandro Garcia, Imagine Charter, 1st Grade Mia Garcia, Ramblewood Middle, 8th Grade Jonah Grossman, Coral Springs Charter, 8th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Recognition, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Award Recipient (City Commission) The City Commission recognized José “Joe” Morera for winning the prestigious 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Award. 2. Recognition, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Sponsors and Winners (City Commission) The City Commission recognized the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship sponsors and winners. 3. Recognition, 2024 Police Department Employees of the Year (Brad Mock) The City Commission recognized the Supervisor of the Year, Officer of the Year, and Civilian of the Year for 2024.  4. Proclamation, Men's Health Month (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed June 2025 as "Men's Health Month" in the City of Coral Springs. 5. LGBTQ+ Pride Awareness Month (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed June 2025 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in the City of Coral Springs. 6. Caribbean American Heritage Month (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed June 2025 as "Caribbean American Heritage Month" in the City of Coral Springs. Public Comment • Cherise Irons highlighted Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. • Curt Tiefenbrun discussed stormwater management for hurricane season. • Julie Jones shared a compliment for Officer Dominick Salvemini. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements 7. Ordinance 2025-103, First Reading, Amending Numerous Sections of the Code of Ordinances (John Hearn) Request to hold public hearing and approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-103, amending numerous sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Springs for administrative purposes and for consistency, accuracy, and currentness with operational practices; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date; and to set a second reading for June 18, 2025. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Public hearing was opened and there were no comments. Public hearing closed. Motion: To approve Ordinance 2025-103 on first reading and set second reading for June 18, 2025. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 8. Ordinance 2025-112, First Reading, Business Tax Rate Increase (Tina Jou) Request to hold public hearing and approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-112, amending Chapter 10 of the Land Development Code, entitled “Local Business Tax Receipts and Business Regulations,” to increase the current rate structure for local business tax receipts by five percent (5%) consistent with state law; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date; and to set a second reading for June 18, 2025. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING)  City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Director Tina Jou presented slides explaining the item. A copy of her presentation was made a part of the record. Ms. Jou fielded questions from the Commission. Public hearing was opened and there were no comments. Public hearing closed. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve Ordinance 2025-112 on first reading and set second reading for June 18, 2025. Result: Failed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 9. Special Exception Petition (SE25-0001) Royal Palm Apartments (Tina Jou) Request to hold quasi-judicial hearing and public hearing to approve Petition of BGO Investment Florida Land Trust for Special Exception Approval from Sections 250212 (Special Requirements for Multifamily Developments in the RC-6, RC-12, RC-15, RM-15, RM-20, RM- 30, and RM-40 Districts) and 250359 (Minimum Rear Yard) relative to landscape buffer requirements along arterial roadways and rear yard setbacks to allow construction of a five- unit apartment building in the Medium Density Multiple-Family (RM-20) Zoning District, legally described as Lot 24, Block L, Coral Springs Country Club West; and to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to draft an order approving SE25-0001 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) (SE25-0001) 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 and there were no comments. Public hearing closed. Sidney Saulter on behalf of the petitioner provided a presentation. A copy of his presentation was made a part of the record. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve the special exception. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh Consent Motion: To approve Consent items 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Vice Mayor Bowen 10. Minutes Approval (Aaron Maraj) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of May 21, 2025 Workshop and May 21, 2025 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 11. Resolution 2025-021, Opposing Inclusion of New Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Off the Coast of the State of Florida in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (City Commission)  Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025 -021, opposing the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of the State of Florida in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to transmit this resolution to the appropriate parties; providing for an effective date. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: Not Applicable. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT, AUTHORIZE, DIRECT) This item was pulled from Consent Agenda. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2025-021. Result: Passed 4 – 1 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons Nay: Commissioner McHugh 12. Code Compliance Appreciation Week (Tina Jou) Request that the City Commission proclaim the week of June 2-6, 2025 as “Code Compliance Appreciation Week” in the City of Coral Springs. (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM) 13. Recognition, National Gun Violence Awareness Day (City Commission) Request that the City Commission recognize June 6, 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" in the City of Coral Springs. (REQUEST TO RECOGNIZE) 14. N.W. 88th Avenue Sidewalk Improvement (John Norris) Request to award the contract for Bid #25-B-160F for N.W. 88th Avenue Sidewalk Improvement to Heavy Civil, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida in the amount of $78,698.38; and to authorize the purchasing manager to approve change orders that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000. Funding Source: Receiving Grant to Expend. Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community. (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE) 15. Indoor Tactical Drones (Brad Mock) Request to award contract 25-A-231NC to purchase Indoor Tactical Drones from Brinc Drones, Inc. of Seattle, Washington on a sole source basis for a total amount of $84,996; 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: Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE) Policy Formation and Direction 16. Professional Water, Wastewater and Environmental Engineering Services (John Norris) Request to renew the contract for Professional Water, Wastewater, and Environmental Engineering Services, LOI #20-B-063 to CHA Consulting, Inc. of Albany, New York from June 17, 2025 through June 16, 2030. Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO RENEW)  Director John Norris explained the item. Motion: To renew the contract. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 17. 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 2801 Professional Building Condominium Association, Inc. located at 2801 N. University Drive. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community. (REQUEST TO AWARD) Director Kristi Bartlett explained the item. A copy of her presentation was made a part of the record. Motion: To award the agreement. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 18. Appointment, Economic Development Advisory Committee (Kristi Bartlett) Request to consider appointment of either Melissa Donnahoe, Elizabeth Metott, or Michael Rahael to the Commercial Real Estate seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) The Commission discussed the item. Motion: To appoint Michael Rahael to the Commercial Real Estate seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 19. Appointments, Naming Rights Committee (Rob Hunter) (A) Request to consider appointment of Richie Fraiman to the Sports Coalition Representative seat of the Naming Rights Committee. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) (B) Request to consider reappointment of Rebecca Moyle to the Representative from the City of Coral Springs' Community seat of the Naming Rights Committee. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) (C) Request to ratify the appointments of Dale Pazdra to the Representative from the City Manager's Office seat; Mike Moser as Fire Chief John Whalen's designee for the Fire Chief seat; Brad Mock to the Chief of Police seat; and Tina Jou to the Director of Development Services seat of the Naming Rights Committee. (REQUEST TO RATIFY)  Motion: To appoint Richie Fraiman to the Sports Coalition Representative seat; to reappoint Rebecca Moyle to the Representative from the City of Coral Springs' Community seat; and to ratify the appointments of Dale Pazdra to the Representative from the City Manager's Office seat; Mike Moser as Fire Chief John Whalen's designee for the Fire Chief seat; Brad Mock to the Chief of Police seat; and Tina Jou to the Director of Development Services seat of the Naming Rights Committee. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 20. Appointment, Community Involved Government Committee (Michael McNally) Request to consider appointment of Jeffrey Adelman to the Community Involved Government Committee. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Director Michael McNally explained the item. Motion: To appoint Jeffrey Adelman to the Community Involved Government Committee. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Commission Communications • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information. • Past and upcoming events were highlighted. • Graduating seniors were congratulated. • Men’s Health Month, LGBTQ+ Pride Awareness Month, and Caribbean American Heritage Month were acknowledged. • City Manager Givens and Director Lynne Martzall highlighted the “It Takes a Village” volunteerism campaign. • Vice Mayor Bowen was congratulated for being recognized by the Florida League of Cities as a Home [Rule] Hero. • Residents were encouraged to prepare for hurricane season. City Manager's Communication City Manager Givens highlighted items 13 and 14, recognized the Police Department, congratulated Joe Morera, and stated that an Affordable Housing Forum would be held on June 5. Director Michael McNally encouraged residents to prepare for hurricane season and noted that residents can text AlertCS to 888-777 or visit coralsprings.gov/hurricane for hurricane resources. City Manager Givens congratulated the Communications and Marketing team for winning four Telly awards for outstanding work in the field of video production. City Attorney's Communication City Attorney Hearn read Resolution 2025-022, urging Governor Ron DeSantis to veto Senate Bill 180, a bill related to emergencies, which erodes the city’s home rule powers, into the record and explained the item.  Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2025-022. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons City Attorney Hearn requested authorization for City Manager Givens to conduct negotiations to explore the purchase of a piece of property in the downtown area. He noted that the item will be brought back to the Commission for a vote. Motion: To authorize the City Manager to conduct negotiations. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner McHugh Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. /s/ Georgia Elliott ____________________________ Georgia Elliott City Clerk These minutes are a permanent public record of the City of Coral Springs maintained in the Office of the City Clerk.