Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 6:29 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen (Attended via telephone.) Commissioner Shawn Cerra Commissioner Joshua Simmons Commissioner Joseph McHugh Also in attendance: Deputy City Manager Brad McKeone City Attorney John Hearn City Clerk Georgia Elliott Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Madeline Sarli, Ramblewood Elementary, 4th Grade Isaiah Minto, Tedder Elementary, 3rd Grade Amari Minto, Deerfield Beach Middle, 6th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Proclamation, United States Army Specialist Daniel J. Agami Day (City Commission) The City Commission accompanied by State Representative Christine Hunschofsky proclaimed January 7, 2026 as “Daniel Jay Agami Day” in the City of Coral Springs. Yitzhak and Beth Agami accepted the proclamation on behalf of their son. 2. Proclamation, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Brad Mock) The City Commission proclaimed January 11, 2026 as “National Human Trafficking Awareness Day” in the City of Coral Springs. Public Comment - None Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements 3. Ordinance 2025-122, Second Reading, Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPAT25- 0001) (Chad Maraj)  Request to hold public hearing to approve and adopt on second reading of Ordinance 2025- 122, amending the Potable Water Sub-Element and Water Supply Facilities Work Plan within the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes (F.S.); and to authorize staff to transmit the amendment to the appropriate review agencies. First reading held on November 13, 2025. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, ADOPT, TRANSMIT) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record and Director Maraj presented the item. The public hearing was opened and closed with no comments. Motion: To approve, adopt, and transmit Ordinance 2025-122. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons Consent Item #5 was pulled by Commissioner Cerra. Motion: To approve consent items 4 and 6. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 4. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summary of December 17, 2025 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 5. Special Exception Condition Modifications, City Village (CON25-0007) (Tina Jou) Request to approve modifications to conditions of SE24-0006 relative to the proposed phasing plan for the construction of the west portion (Phase One, along W Sample Road from Coral Hills Drive to approximately NW 94th Avenue) of a mixed-use development in the Downtown Mixed-Use (DT-MU) Zoning District, legally described as Parcels A and B, Coral Hills-Sample; and Parcels A, B, Lots 1-30, Canal and Maintenance Area, and Service Drive, Village Square. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (CON25-0007) (REQUEST TO APPROVE) Director Jou presented the item. A copy of her presentation was entered into the record. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve CON25-0007. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 6. Heavy Equipment (Chad Maraj) Request to renew the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA23-EQU21.1, Heavy Equipment via their awarded vendors from January 7, 2026 through September 30, 2026. The estimated annual expenditure is $375,000.  Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO RENEW) Policy Formation and Direction 7. Sport Lighting Solutions with Related Technology, Equipment and Services (Robert Hunter) Request to approve the amendment to contract 25-B-053M for Sports Lighting Solutions with Related Technology, Equipment and Services through Sourcewell Contract No. 041123-MSL, to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC of Oskaloosa, Iowa and increase the amount of $295,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,000,000; 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 Budget. Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE) Director Hunter explained the item. Discussion ensued. Staff to schedule a meeting with a representative of Musco Sports Lighting. Motion: To approve the amendment to contract 25-B-053M and authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders within the designated procurement authority. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 8. Appointment, Accessibility Advisory Group (Kathy Reul) Request to consider appointment of Stephanie Salisbury to the Accessibility Advisory Group. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Director Reul explained the item. Motion: To appoint Stephanie Salisbury to the Accessibility Advisory Group. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 9. Appointment, Community Involved Government Committee (Michael McNally) Request to consider appointment of Robert Wolf to the Community Involved Government Committee. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Director McNally explained the item. Motion: To appoint Robert Wolf to the Community Involved Government Committee. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 10. Appointment, Veteran's Committee (Michael McNally) Request to consider appointment of Mike Hornsby to the Veteran's Committee. (REQUEST TO APPOINT)  Director McNally explained the item. Motion: To appoint Mike Hornsby to the Veteran’s Committee. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Commission Communications • Office hours and contact information were provided by the Commission. • Highlighted past and current events: Light Up the Lawn (Dec. 6), Holiday Parade (Dec. 10), Kreul Classic (Dec.18-22), Mobile Holocaust Exhibit (Jan. 30), Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Informational Class (Automated External Defibrillator) (Jan. 8), and the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber Wake Up Breakfast (Jan.13). • Offered condolences to Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen and her family. • Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen thanked colleagues, staff, and the community for their support during her time of loss. • Extended New Year greetings and encouragement to all. • Thanked city staff and first responders for their dedication during the holiday season. • Thanked Florida Panthers for providing a skating experience for Coral Springs youth. • Noted the city’s tribute to Jim Reilly at the Coral Springs Gymnasium during the Kreul Classic (Dec 19) and thanked staff involved. • Conveyed support for Venezuelan residents in Coral Springs. • Expressed support for U.S. military families; urged caution on foreign intervention. • Encouraged awareness of mental health resources, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. • Mentioned upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2026. City Manager's Communication • Highlighted past and current events: Holiday Toy Drive (Dec. 18), music group 112 Concert at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts (Jan. 16), Coral Springs Campout (Jan. 24-25), Mobile Holocaust Exhibit (Jan. 30), the SAT Prep Workshop (Mar. 7) and ACT Prep Workshop (Apr. 4) both held at the Northwest Regional Library. • Thanked city staff for their hard work during the holiday season. • Encouraged residents to visit www.coralsprings.gov/Events for city event details. • Mentioned the 2026 Florida legislative session starting Jan. 13; urged residents to review the city’s legislative agenda at www.coralsprings.gov. City Attorney's Communication 11. Resolution 2026-001, A Resolution Opposing House Bill 145 Increasing Statutory Limits on Liability for Tort Claims Against Local Governments Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2026-001, opposing House Bill 145 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 item into the record and explained the item. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2026-001; and authorize and direct the City Clerk to transmit the resolution to the appropriate parties. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons  Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 12. Resolution 2026-003, A Resolution Supporting House Bill 321 and Senate Bill 406 Providing for Prohibited Locations for Carrying a Weapon or Firearm Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2026-003, supporting House Bill 321 and Senate Bill 406 which provide for prohibited locations for carrying a weapon or firearm; 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 item into the record and explained the item. Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2026-003; and authorize and direct the City Clerk to transmit the resolution to the appropriate parties. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 13. Resolution 2026-004, A Resolution Opposing House Bill 209 Decreasing Ad Valorem Tax Revenue and Eroding Local Government Home Rule Authority Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2026-004, opposing House Bill 209 in the 2026 Florida Legislative Session which seeks to significantly decrease ad valorem tax revenue and significantly erodes local government home rule authority; 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 item into the record and explained the item. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2026-004; and authorize and direct the City Clerk to transmit the resolution to the appropriate parties. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 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.