Coral Springs City Commission Second Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION SECOND BUDGET HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Thursday, September 25, 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 6:44 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Commissioner Shawn Cerra (Attended virtually.) 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 Louis (LJ) Howells, Parkside Elementary School, 1st Grade Thomas Kanacheril, Mary Help of Christian, 3rd Grade Joseph Gonzalez, Eagle Ridge Elementary, 4th Grade Myles Falk, Renaissance Charter, 5th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Proclamation, Indigenous Peoples' Day (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed October 13, 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" in the City of Coral Springs. 2. Proclamation, Fire Prevention Week 2025 (John Whalen) The City Commission proclaimed October 5-11, 2025 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Coral Springs announcing the year's theme as "Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in your Home". 3. Proclamation, National Community Planning Month 2025 (Tina Jou) The City Commission proclaimed the month of October 2025 as “National Community Planning Month” in the City of Coral Springs.  4. Proclamation, National Code Compliance Month 2025 (Tina Jou) The City Commission proclaimed the month of October 2025 as “National Code Compliance Month” in the City of Coral Springs. 5. Proclamation, National Good Neighbor Day (Tina Jou) The City Commission proclaimed September 28, 2025 as “Good Neighbor Day” in the City of Coral Springs. Public Comment • Joe Morera expressed his concerns with item #19. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements 6. Resolution 2025-048, Final Millage Rates (Ileana Kyriakides) Request to hold public hearing and adopt Resolution 2025-048, adopting, certifying, and levying a millage rate of 6.0232 on tangible personal property and assessed real property within the municipal limits of the City of Coral Springs, Florida and establishing a debt service millage rate of 0.1659 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, providing for an effective date. The Operating Millage Rate of 6.0232 is 6.71% greater than the Rolled-back Rate of 5.6443. (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPT) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Director Kyriakides explained the item. Public hearing was opened. Joe Morera spoke on the item. Public hearing closed. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve Resolution 2025-048. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 7. Ordinance 2025-117, Second Reading, Finalizing and Adopting the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Ileana Kyriakides) Request to hold public hearing, approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2025-117, finalizing and adopting the annual operating budget and capital improvement program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, reviewed, modified and approved by the City Commission at meetings held on July 29, 2025, September 15, 2025, and September 25, 2025 that includes the budget for the General Fund, Water and Sewer, Fire, Solid Waste, Charter School, Stormwater, Public Art, Debt Service, the Health and Liability, Equipment Services, Tree Trust, Museum Funds and Capital Improvement Program funds. First reading held September 15, 2025. (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, ADOPT) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Director Kyriakides explained the item. Public hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve and adopt Ordinance 2025-117 on second reading. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen Seconder: Commissioner McHugh  8. Ordinance 2025-111, First Reading, Amending Code of Ordinances Section 18-5.3, Prohibition of Operation of Motorized Vehicles, Including but Not Limited to, Mopeds and Gopeds on Sidewalks or Bicycle Paths (Brad McKeone) Request to hold public hearing and approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-111, amending section 18-5.3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Springs entitled “Prohibition of operation of motorized vehicles, including, but not limited to, mopeds and gopeds on sidewalks or bicycle paths”; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date; and set second reading to October 15, 2025. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Public hearing was opened. Sherry Roth and Joe Morera spoke on the item. Public hearing was closed. Deputy City Manager Brad McKeone explained the item and addressed the concerns brought during public comment. Discussion ensued. The Commission requested an update following implementation of the ordinance including data on citations issued. Motion: To approve Ordinance 2025-111 on first reading and set a second reading for October 15, 2025. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen 9. Special Exception Petition (SE25-0004 & SE25-0005) Coral Specialty Pharmacy (Tina Jou) (REQUEST WITHDRAWN BY THE PETITIONER) 10. Conditional Use, Coral Specialty Pharmacy (CA25-0001) (Tina Jou) (REQUEST WITHDRAWN BY THE PETITIONER) Consent Items #11 and #13 were pulled from the Consent agenda. Motion: To approve consent items 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen Discussion ensued. 11. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of August 27, 2025 Retreat, September 15, 2025 Workshop, September 15, 2025 First Budget Meeting, and September 15, 2025 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE)  This item was pulled by Mayor Scott J. Brook who corrected the spelling of AJ Congero’s last name in the minutes of September 15, 2025 Regular Meeting. Motion: To approve the minutes as corrected. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Mayor Brook Seconder: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen 12. Proclamation, Hispanic Heritage Month (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed September 15, 2025 to October 15, 2025 as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in the City of Coral Springs. (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM) 13. Proclamation, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Brad Mock) Request that the City Commission proclaim October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Coral Springs. (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM) This item was pulled by Mayor Scott J. Brook. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve request to proclaim October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of Coral Springs. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 14. Proclamation, National Arts and Humanities Month (Juliana Forero) The City Commission proclaimed the month of October as “National Arts and Humanities Month” in the City of Coral Springs. (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM) 15. Resolution 2025-045, Public Emergency Medical Transportation Letter of Agreement (John Whalen) Request to authorize the Coral Springs Fire Department to participate in intergovernmental transfers with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and the supplemental payment program for Medicaid Managed Care Patients, authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute all requirement agreements or documents to participate in intergovernmental transfers with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and the supplemental payment program for Medicaid Managed Care Patients. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE) 16. Resolution 2025-033, 2026 Small Matching Historic Preservation Grant (Tina Jou) Request to approve Resolution 2025-033, supporting an application for the Florida Division of Historical Resources 2026 Small Matching Historic Preservation Grant for the purposes of creating historic design guidelines; and to authorize City Staff to transmit the resolution to the Florida Division of Historical Resources. (CON23-0008) Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget with Grant Offset. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)  17. Amendment to Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Agreement with Meals on Wheels South Florida (Tracey-Ann Anthony) Request to amend the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Agreement between the City of Coral Springs and Human Services Network Inc. Meals on Wheels South Florida to provide an additional one (1) year. Funding Source: Receiving Grant to Expend. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (REQUEST TO AMEND) 18. Mulch (Chad Maraj) Request to renew Contract No. 24-G-019M for Mulch through the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative Group, City of Pompano Beach, Florida, Bid No. E- 28-23, to East Coast Mulch Corp. of Jupiter, Florida, from September 26, 2025 through September 25, 2026 with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute and approve all renewals. The estimated annual expenditure is $250,000. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community. (REQUEST TO RENEW, AUTHORIZE) Policy Formation and Direction 19. Ordinance 2025-118, Second Reading, Amending the Land Development Code to Increase Sewerage Service Rates and Water Rates (Kim Moskowitz) Request to approve and adopt on second reading 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. First reading held September 15, 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 2025-118 on second reading. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 20. 2026 Legislative Action Plans (Lynne Martzall) Request to approve the City’s State and Federal Legislative plans. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) Director Martzall explained the item. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve the City’s State and Federal Legislative Action Plans. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 21. Reappointment, Economic Development Advisory Committee (Kristi Bartlett)  Request to consider reappointment of Alex Cater to the Financial Services seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) Motion: To approve the reappointment of Alex Cater to the Financial Services seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen Commission Communications 22. Resolution 2025-046, Recognizing the Humanitarian Impact of the October 7, 2023 Attacks and Affirming a Commitment to Peace and Neutrality (City Commission) Request to approve Resolution 2025-046, recognizing the humanitarian impact of the October 7, 2023 attacks and affirming a commitment to peace and neutrality. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE) Motion: To approve Resolution 2025-046. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen Seconder: Commissioner McHugh • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information. • Past and upcoming events were highlighted including International Day of Peace, “Keep Coral Springs Beautiful” cleanup on September 26, and Oktoberfest on October 4. • The Police Department (Coral Springs) and FBI were commended for an arrest preventing a planned bombing of the New York Stock Exchange. • Junior Cats Hockey Club was thanked for inviting Louis (LJ) Howells to drop the opening face- off puck at their first home game. • New businesses to the city were welcomed including Nordstrom Rack, Juici Patties, and CTS Engines. • Artist Christian Early was recognized. • Comments were made regarding civic engagement, free speech, unity, and civility. • Homecoming wishes were extended to the Coral Springs Charter Panthers. • Residents were invited to attend the Broward County Public Schools “Redefining Our Schools” (Town Hall) meeting on September 30 at Coral Springs High School. • The community was invited to tour public art pieces throughout the city including the Art Walk and to learn more about the program by visiting the website coralsprings.gov/publicart. • Mental wellness resources found on the City’s website at coralsprings.gov/mentalwellness were highlighted including the phone number 988 for those who might be contemplating suicidal thoughts. • New Year wishes were extended to the Jewish community. • Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen requested additional travel funds in the amount of eight hundred ($800) for fiscal year 2025. Motion: To approve an additional eight hundred ($800) to the travel expense account of Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Mayor Scott J. Brook Seconder: Commissioner Simmons City Manager's Communication City Manager Givens addressed the following items: • Invited Director Michael McNally to announce that the Coral Springs Museum of Art will host "Entre Dos Mundos: A Hispanic Heritage Exhibition" from October 2 through October 29 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. • Expressed appreciation to staff and the budget team for their preparation of the FY2026 budget. • Highlighted agenda items which supported the City’s fiscal responsibility and services in the community. • Discussed her attendance at the IAFF National Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs in honor of late Captain Jerald Gross. • Announced upcoming events. • Encouraged residents to view the FY2026 budget documents are available on the City’s website. City Attorney's Communication • City Attorney Hearn announced that closing paperwork is expected within the coming days for the City’s purchase of the vacant Cornerstone parcel [located at 3280-3296 University Drive]. • Walk-on item: Professional Facilities Management, Inc. (PFM) City Attorney Hearn requested a waiver of the procurement code and approval of a five-year contract, as the current contract terminates on October 1, 2025. Director Michael McNally explained the item. Discussion ensued. Motion: To waive the procurement code under the Professional Service Agreement and approve the five-year contract with Professional Facilities Management, Inc. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Simmons Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 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.