Coral Springs City Commission Retreat

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION RETREAT SUMMARY Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Multi-Purpose Room, Public Safety and 8:30 AM Public Works Complex 4150 NW 120 Avenue Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott J. Brook at approximately 8:30 a.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott J. Brook Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Commissioner Shawn Cerra (In-person attendance until 3:45 p.m., attended virtually until meeting adjournment.) Commissioner Joshua Simmons Commissioner Joseph McHugh Also in attendance: City Manager Catherine Givens Deputy City Attorney Andrew Dunkiel City Clerk Georgia Elliott Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Commission Retreat Items The following items were presented to the Commission for discussion and feedback: • Consensus was reached to draft a letter of endorsement for the Florida Panthers to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. • Michael McNally noted that Emergency Management now reports to the Police Department. He shared that as a result his department has been renamed Arts and Cultural Engagement. • Coral Springs Museum of Art (CSMOA) Rebrand Presentation (Christine Parkinson, Paula Rubiano, and Juliana Newman) o A rebrand presentation was delivered by staff. o Consensus was reached to support the rebranding of the museum as presented. o City Manager Givens outlined next steps while noting that all rebranding will be completed in-house by the Communications and Marketing department. • Communities of Excellence Update (Nicole Giordano)  o Nicole Giordano provided a Communities of Excellence update and noted feedback from the Commission. • Sportsplex Optimization (Brad McKeone, Rob Hunter, and the Sports Facilities Company) o Brad McKeone gave a project update and facilitated discussion amongst the Commission. o The Commission provided feedback on desired amenities and features. o Consensus was reached to move forward with option 2 with a noted mileage increase. o Consensus was reached to proceed with a Letter of Intent (LOI) regarding a hotel at the Sportsplex. • An update on the Girls and Boys Club location was provided with staff noting that the Mullins Hall space had been selected. • An update on shading for the splash pad at Betti Stradling Park was provided by Rob Hunter. • Q4 FY2025 Strategic Plan Update & Celebrate the Wins (Nicole Giordano & Ileana Kyriakides) o Nicole Giordano led an activity to celebrate 2025 accomplishments. • UniKids Update (Michael McNally) o Michael McNally provided an update on the UniKids event. • A miracle field update was provided by Robert Hunter and the Commission asked for staff to continue research. • Sports Policy Update (Robert Hunter) o Robert Hunter provided a sports policy update and noted feedback from the Commission. o Staff provided clarification regarding park fencing guidelines. • A facility fee update was presented by IIeana Kyriakides. • Downtown Gathering Space (Kristi Bartlett) o Kristi Bartlett presented proposed ideas and received feedback from the Commission. • Citywide Aesthetics & Signage Master Update (Anthony Flores & Elizabeth Chang) o A staff presentation was given and discussion ensued. Commission Communications • Staff provided clarification on the removal of invasions species. • A request was made for increase police presence at the Cypress Park playground. • Consensus was reached to explore bringing the Hate Ends Now: The Cattle Car Experience to the city. • Commission Internship (Mayor Brook) o Discussion ensued regarding the creation of a Commission internship program. • College Campus (Mayor Brook) o Consensus was reached to discuss a college presence at a future strategic planning meeting. • Challenge Coins (Mayor Brook) o Consensus was reached to proceed with mayor, vice mayor, and city commissioner branded challenge coins. • Business Visits (Mayor Brook) o Discussed desire to conduct brief solo business visits. • Guac: Manuel Oliver Update (Mayor Brook) o Michael McNally provided an update. • Discussion on staggered Commission meetings was held. o Discussion ensued with City Manager Givens noted that she will work with the mayor on agenda content and staff’s creation of executive summaries. • Remarks were shared on the Broward County Public Schools user fees.  • Consensus was reached to support a proclamation celebrating the 250-year anniversary of the United States Postal Service. • Consensus was reached to approve the letter of endorsement for the Florida Panthers. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m. /s/ Georgia Elliott ________________ Georgia Elliott, CMC City Clerk