Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, June 18, 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 6:54 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen (Not present) 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 Alexander Dunkiel, Riverside Elementary, Kindergarten Benjamin Goldman, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, 11th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Proclamation, National Parks and Recreation Month (Robert Hunter) The City Commission proclaimed the month of July 2025 as "National Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Coral Springs. 2. Recognition, Parks and Recreation Special Population Staff (Robert Hunter) The City Commission recognized the Parks and Recreation Special Population Staff for going above and beyond in caring for Adam Kohn, a participant of the Saturday Social Club who had a seizure episode during the event. 3. Recognition, David Zalanka and Bjorn Hansen (John Whalen) The City Commission recognized civilians David Zalanka and Bjorn Hansen for performing CPR on a person who suffered a cardiac arrest event at the Coral Springs Tennis Center in March and encourage the community to get trained in CPR and AED use.  4. Recognition, Fire Department 2024 Employees of the Year (John Whalen) The Commission recognized the Fire Department's Employees of the Year for 2024. Public Comment • Howard Collash proposed hosting a drag electric event to promote electric vehicles. • Curt Tiefenbrun discussed the protest that was held on June 14 and home rule. • Joe Morera shared comments on behalf of a resident, requesting information on the city’s plans to improve aesthetics. • Jonnatton Gonzalez requested an update on the Ramblewood East investigations. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements 5. Resolution 2025-020, CDBG FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (Tina Jou) Request to hold a public hearing for public review and comment regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, adopt Resolution 2025-020 approving the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, and authorize staff to transmit the plans with supporting resolution to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval. Funding Source: Receiving Grant to Expend. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPT, AUTHORIZE) 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 and City Manager Givens fielded questions from the Commission. Public hearing was opened and there were no comments. Public hearing closed. Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2025-020. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Consent Motion: To approve Consent items 6, 7, 8, 9, and 17. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 6. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summary of June 4, 2025 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 7. Memorandum of Agreement Urban Area Security Initiative FY 2024 (Chris Swinson) (A) Request to approve and authorize the City of Coral Springs to enter into the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Miami, sponsoring agency of the Miami Urban Area, a $12,388,404 Grant in which $291,000 has been allocated to the City of Coral Springs. The projects submitted to UASI will involve  purchasing equipment for our Real Time Crime Center, Information Technology Department (Two Factor Authentication Keys), Fire Department (5 Gas Meters), and improvements to our Regional Joint Information Center (JIC). (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE) (B) Request to authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreements. The term of the agreement is through February 28, 2026. (REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE) Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. 8. Revocable License Agreements Between Broward County and City of Coral Springs (Claudia Alzate) (A) Request to approve the Revocable License Agreement with Broward County for the installation and maintenance of monument signs in the County’s right-of-way on Coral Springs Drive south of Riverside Drive. (B) Request to approve the Revocable License Agreement with Broward County for the installation and maintenance of monument signs in the County’s right-of-way on Atlantic Boulevard east of Ramblewood Drive. (C) Request to approve the Revocable License Agreement with Broward County for the installation and maintenance of monument signs in the County’s right-of-way on Coral Ridge Drive north of C-14 canal. (D) Request to approve the Revocable License Agreement with Broward County for the installation and maintenance of monument signs in the County’s right-of-way on Coral Ridge Drive north of NW 56 Drive. Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget. Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 9. Use of Forfeiture Funds (Brad Mock) Request to authorize the use of $2,500 in Law Enforcement Trust Funds to pay $2,500 for the fiscal year 2025 donation to the Florida Missing Children’s Day Foundation. Funding Source: Receiving Forfeiture to Expend. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE) 17. Amendment to Artwork Commission and Purchase Agreement with Gillie and Marc PTY LTD (Tina Jou) Request to approve Amendment to Artwork Commission and Purchase Agreement between the City and Gillie and Marc PTY LTS and authorize the appropriate City officials to execute the Agreement. Funding Source: Public Art Fund. Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE, EXECUTE) Policy Formation and Direction 10. Ordinance 2025-103, Second Reading, Amending Numerous Sections of the Code of Ordinances (John Hearn) Request to approve and adopt on second reading 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. First reading held on June 4, 2025. Funding Source: Not Applicable.  Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Motion: To approve and adopt Ordinance 2025-103 on second reading. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 11. 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Kim Moskowitz) Request to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO ACCEPT) Director Kim Moskowitz introduced the item. Brett Friedman and Ashli McIntyre of RSM reviewed the report. Discussion ensued. Ms. Moskowitz and the accounting team were recognized for their work on the item. Motion: To accept the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 12. Resolution 2025-023, First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Broward County for Bus Shelter Repair and Replacement (Tina Jou) Request to approve Resolution 2025-023, authorizing the execution of the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Broward County and the City of Coral Springs for the construction phase of the Mobility Advancement Program’s Surtax-Funded Transportation Project: Bus Shelter Repair and Replacement (CORA-102). (CON25-0003) Funding Source: Mobility Advancement Program, Receiving Grant to Expend. Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Director Tina Jou explained the item. Motion: To approve Resolution 2025-023. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 13. 2025 Amended and Restated Transportation System Surtax Interlocal Agreement (Third Amendment) Between Broward County, Participating Municipalities, and Broward County City Manager’s Association, Inc. (BCCMA) (Tina Jou) Request to approve Resolution 2025-024 supporting the 2025 Amended and Restated Transportation System Surtax Interlocal Agreement (Third Amendment) between Broward County, participating municipalities, and Broward County City Manager’s Association, Inc. (BCCMA); and to authorize Staff to transmit the 2025 Amended and Restated Transportation System Surtax Interlocal Agreement (Third Amendment) to Broward County. (CON25-0005) Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.  (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Director Tina Jou explained the item. Commissioner Cerra made a motion to approve, then retracted the motion. Discussion ensued, and Ms. Jou, City Manager Givens, and City Attorney Hearn fielded questions from the Commission. City Attorney Hearn suggested Commission approval of the resolution can be contingent upon it not being in violation of the state statute. Staff agreed to look into the concerns raised by the Commission. Motion: To approve Resolution 2025-024. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 14. Item pulled. 15. Appointment, Charter School Advisory Board (April Wyche) Request to consider appointment of Shane Johnson to the Business Representative seat of the Charter School Advisory Board. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Education Officer April Wyche explained the item. Motion: To appoint Shane Johnson to the Business Representative seat of the Charter School Advisory Board. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 16. Reappointment, Community Involved Government Committee (Michael McNally) Request to consider the reappointment of Robert Goldfarb to the Community Involved Government Committee. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) Director Michael McNally explained the item. Motion: To reappoint Robert Goldfarb to the Community Involved Government Committee. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons Commission Communications • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information. • Past and upcoming events were highlighted. • The Commission congratulated the Florida Panthers for winning the Stanley Cup. • The Commission acknowledged the importance of Juneteenth. • There was a motion to approve Mayor Brook’s request for additional funds from the aggregate account to attend the United States Conference of Mayors and Florida League of Mayors and Florida League of Cities events.  Motion: To approve Mayor Brook’s request for additional funds from the aggregate account. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra • The Commission acknowledged the peaceful protest that was held on June 14, 2025. • Veterans were invited to attend an Honor Flight event. City Manager's Communication City Manager Givens highlighted Items 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15, clarified details on the Tree Trust fund, and announced upcoming events. City Attorney's Communication City Attorney Hearn explained a walk-on recreational license agreement with the School Board of Broward County concerning renovations of property at Forest Glen Middle School. The renovation will include three tennis courts and six pickleball courts and give community access to the courts. Motion: To approve the recreational license agreement. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons City Attorney Hearn explained a walk-on purchase of property in the downtown area at 3280 - 3296 University Drive and noted that City Manager Givens had entered a commercial purchase letter of intent at the price of $1,100,000.00. Motion: To approve the purchase. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Commissioner Cerra provided an update on the Honor Flight event, noting that it will be held in July at Runyon’s. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 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.