Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Monday, September 15, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Call to Order Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook (Attended virtually.) Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Commissioner Shawn Cerra Commissioner Joshua Simmons (Departed at 8:05 p.m.) Commissioner Joseph McHugh Also in attendance: City Manager Catherine Givens City Attorney John Hearn City Clerk Georgia Elliott Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Ishaan Patel, Eagle Ridge Elementary, 1st Grade Arjun Patel, Eagle Ridge Elementary, 4th Grade Aiden Disla, Saint Andrew Catholic, 4th Grade Sophia Disla, Saint Andrew Catholic, 6th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Proclamation, International Day of Peace (Neirah Sankar) The City Commission proclaimed September 21, 2025 as the “International Day of Peace” in the City of Coral Springs. 2. Proclamation, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Brad Mock) The City Commission proclaimed September 2025 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Coral Springs. Public Comment • Juan Carlos Arango voiced support for the skatepark rebuild at Betti Stradling. • Howard Collash addressed the City’s budget • Rene Silva acknowledged the City’s efforts to support students impacted by school boundary changes.  • Jennifer Levi thanked the commission for supporting a boundary choice area over a priority area model • Nicole Morst thanked the commission for addressing parent concerns and spoke on the C-4 Boundary Proposal. • Joe Morera highlighted Hispanic Heritage Month. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements 3. Ordinance 2025-118, First Reading, Amending the Land Development Code to Increase Sewerage Service Rates and Water Rates (Kim Moskowitz) Request to hold public hearing and approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-118, amending the Land Development Code to increase sewerage service rates and water rates; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date; and to set a second reading for September 25, 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. There were no comments made. Public hearing closed. Director Kim Moskowitz explained the item. (Commissioner Cerra stepped away from the dais.) Motion: To approve Ordinance 2025-118 on first reading and set a second reading for September 25, 2025. Result: Passed 4 – 0 Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh Consent Item # 8 was pulled from the Consent agenda. Motion: To approve Consent items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9. Result: Passed 4 – 0 Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Mayor Brook 4. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summary of August 20, 2025 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 5. Donation from Turtle Run Community Development District (Robert Hunter) Request to authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of $30,000 from the Turtle Run Community Development District. The District's Board of Supervisors has agreed to donate the funds toward the renovation of both interior restrooms at Turtle Run Park. Funding Source: Donation. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE) 6. Professional Tennis/Pickleball Instructor (Robert Hunter) Request to award contract for Professional Tennis/Pickleball Instructor, Contract No. 25- G-268NC to Kevin McCarthy, Inc. of Coral Springs, Florida as an exempt professional  service as per Procurement Policy Section 2-305.1(4)(a), from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. The annual stipend is $25,000. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Active, Healthy Community. (REQUEST TO AWARD) 7. Comcast Enterprise Services (Stephen Dyer) Request to approve second amendment to agreement for Ethernet Service to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for an additional circuit at City Hall at a monthly cost of $1,535 and an annual cost of $18,420. The term of this service is for sixty (60) months beginning September 15, 2025, through September 14, 2030; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve subsequent amendments that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE) 8. Police and Fire Uniforms (John Whalen) Request to approve an increase in the amount from $90,000 to $200,000 for Police and Fire Uniforms, Bid #20-G-172F, to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. of Sandy Hook, CT (previously to Gold Nugget Uniform, Inc. d/b/a Argo Uniform Company of Hallandale Beach, Florida) and Galls, LLC of Lexington, Kentucky through July 31, 2026. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APROVE) This item was pulled by Commissioner McHugh. Chief John Whalen explained the item. Motion: To approve an increase in the amount from $90,000 to $200,000 for Police and Fire Uniforms, Bid #20-G-172F, to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. of Sandy Hook. CT. Result: Passed 5 – 0 Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 9. Engagement Letter – External Audit Services (Kim Moskowitz) Request to approve the Engagement Letter pertaining to External Audit Services for RFP #21-A-287 awarded to RSM US, LLP of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) Policy Formation and Direction 10. Ordinance 2025-114, Second Reading, Amending Code of Ordinances Section "Sexual Offender and Sexual Predator, Residence Prohibitions; Penalties, Exceptions" (Brad Mock) Request to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2025-114, amending section 14-3 entitled, “Sexual offender and sexual predator, residence prohibition; penalties; exceptions”, to clarify restrictions and provide for additional enforcement mechanisms; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date. First reading held August 20, 2025. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.  (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Chief Brad Mock explained the item. Motion: To approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2025-114, amending section 14-3. Result: Passed 5 – 0 Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 11. Property & Casualty Insurance (John Hearn) Request to award the contract for Property & Casualty Insurance with Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (Florida League of Cities, Inc.) as an exempt service beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The annual premium for fiscal year 2025-2026 is $4,738,636 with an allowance for a 5% margin increase if necessary. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO AWARD) City Attorney Hearn explained the item. Discussion ensued. Motion: To award the contract for Property & Casualty Insurance with Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (Florida League of Cities, Inc.) as an exempt service beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Result: Passed 5 – 0 Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 12. Agreement, Broward County Supervisor of Elections for November 3, 2026 General Election (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve Agreement for Municipal Elections with the Supervisor of Elections of Broward County to conduct the municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in accordance with the State of Florida Election Code and the Local Election Law, as amended from time to time with an estimated cost of up to $246,628.35. Funding Source: Future Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) City Clerk Elliott explained the item. Motion: To approve the agreement for Municipal Elections with the Supervisor of Elections of Broward County to conduct the municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in accordance with the State of Florida Election Code and the Local Election Law. Result: Passed 5 – 0 Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 13. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters Local 3080 (Dale Pazdra) Request to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding with Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters Local 3080, IAFF, District 11, Coral Springs for (Article 7 - Wages) and (Article 9 - Paid Leave & Wellbeing Hours). Funding Source: Not Applicable.  Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO RATIFY) Deputy City Manager Dale Pazdra explained the item. Motion: To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding. Result: Passed 5 – 0 Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 14. Appointment, Historic Preservation Board (Tina Jou) Request to consider appointment of Carpelo Jeoboam to the Architect, Engineer, or General/Building Contractor seat of the Historic Preservation Board. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Director Tina Jou explained the item. Motion: To appoint Carpelo Jeoboam to the Architect, Engineer, or General/Building Contractor seat of the Historic Preservation Board. Result: Passed 5 – 0 Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 15. Appointment, Martin Luther King Jr. Committee (Neirah Sankar) Request to consider appointment of Fabio Cabrera to the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Director Mike McNally explained the item. Motion: To appoint Fabio Cabrera to the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee. Result: Passed 5 – 0 Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh Commission Communications • The commission announced office hours and provided contact information. • Past and upcoming events were highlighted. • Appreciation was extended to the Parks and Recreation team for their engagement of residents to reimagine the Running Brook Hills Park. • Police staff were thanked for a recent Girl Scotts Troop tour of the Police department. • Hispanic Heritage Month was acknowledged. • In light of recent violence towards national political figures, remarks were shared expressing the importance of civility in politics. • The Florida Panthers and AJ Congero from the Panthers Ice Den were thanked for bringing the Stanley Cup trophy to the city. • Best wishes for success were extended to new businesses opening in the city. • Reflections on the importance of the Labor Day holiday were made. • City Manager Catherine Givens and Kristi Bartlett were congratulated for recent professional achievements. • Budget Director Ileana Kyriakides and her team were thanked for their work on the city’s budget.  • The critical role of the fire assessment was highlighted. City Manager's Communication • Thanks were extended to Budget Director Ileana Kyriakides and department directors for their work on the fiscal year 2026 budget. • The city’s grant team was thanked for their current review of more than $12 billion in funding opportunities. • Community partnerships with Turtle Run Association who donated $30,000 toward restroom renovations at Turtle Run Park and Broward County Public Schools to bring pickleball to the area were highlighted. • Upcoming events were highlighted. • Director Lynn Martzall and the Communications and Marketing Team were congratulated for receiving the city’s first 3CMA Diamond Award for the Swim Coral Springs program. • Core values, mission, and teamwork were emphasized as guiding principles entering the new fiscal year, with appreciation expressed to the Commission for their trust and leadership. City Attorney's Communication • City Attorney Hearn presented a walk-on item for authorization to accept an estimated $30,000 donation of equipment from Fiserv including generators, water pumps, Starlinks, refrigerators, and freezers. City Attorney Hearn explained that Commission approval was required because under the city’s donation policy, the City Manager’s authority to accept donations was limited to $20,000. Discussion ensued. Motion: To accept the donation from Fiserv. Result: Passed 4 – 0 Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 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.