Coral Springs City Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2026-02-18

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 REVISED AGENDA
 2/2/2026 2:39 PM


 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 9:00 AM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance
 Coral Springs Charter School Students

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations
 1. Recognition, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Committee Members
 (City Commission)
 Request that the City Commission recognize the members of the 2026 Martin Luther King
 Jr. Committee for their exceptional efforts and dedication in making the 36th Annual
 Celebration a success.

 2. Proclamation, Black History Month
 (City Commission)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim February 2026 as “Black History Month” in the
 City of Coral Springs in recognition of the extraordinary contributions that African
 Americans have made to our community and nation.

 3. Proclamation, National Donor Day
 (Robert Hunter)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim February 14, 2026 as "National Donor Day" in
 the City of Coral Springs.

Public Comment

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements: None.

Consent
 4. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of January 21, 2026 Retreat
 and January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 5. Tree Trimming Services (Chad Maraj)
 Request to renew RFP No. 24-G-042 for Tree Trimming Services, to Cutters Edge Lawn
 & Maintenance, Inc. of Davie, Florida and EDJ Tree Service LLC of Plantation, Florida,
 from February 21, 2026 through February 20, 2028 with an option to renew for one (1)
 additional two-year (2) term; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute and
 approve the remaining renewal. The estimated annual expenditure is $300,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO RENEW, AUTHORIZE)

 6. Proclamation, American Heart Month (John Whalen)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim February 2026 as "American Heart Month" in
 the City of Coral Springs and encourage the community to learn lifesaving CPR techniques
 by signing up for classes, offered by the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
 at a reduced price during February.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)

Policy Formation and Direction
 7. Appointment, Accessibility Advisory Group (Kathy Reul)
 Request to consider appointment of Jennifer Levi to the Accessibility Advisory Group.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 8. Appointments, Community Redevelopment Agency (Kristi Bartlett)
 Request to consider four appointments to the Community Redevelopment Agency:
 (A) Request to appoint Bernard Moyle or James Lozano to the Finance Member seat. 1
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)
 (B) Request to reappoint Lorna Burton-Brown to the General Member seat.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)
 (C) Request to reappoint Scott Gilman to the General Member seat.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)
 (D) Request to reappoint Germain Bebe to the Urban Design Member seat.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

 9. Appointment, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Rob Hunter)
 Request to consider appointment of Tony Riggi to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
 Board.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 10. Appointments, Public Art Committee (Tina Jou)
 Request to consider four appointments to the Public Art Committee:
 (A) Request to appoint Joyce Mallis to the Private Citizen seat.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)
 (B) Request to appoint Orellana Smith to the Alternate seat to complete the balance of
 an unexpired term concluding 6/7/2028.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)
 (C) Request to appoint Ana Rubin Reyes to the Arts Educator seat.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)
 (D) Request to reappoint Jorge Cifuentes to the Architect/Landscape Architect or related
 field seat.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

Commission Communications

City Manager's Communication
City Attorney's Communication
 11. Resolution 2026-005, A Resolution Opposing House Joint Resolution 203 Providing
 for Phased Out Elimination of Non-School Ad Valorem Tax Revenue Significantly
 Eroding Local Government Home Rule Authority
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2026-005, opposing House Joint Resolution 203
 in the 2026 Florida Legislative Session which provides for a phased out elimination of non-
 school 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)

Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to these matters,
individual(s) must ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The record should include the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City
Clerk’s Office at 954-344-1065 at least three (3) days in advance. If you are hearing or speech impaired, you
may contact the Office of the City Clerk through the Florida Relay Service, 711.

Public Comment (Coral Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 2, Article I, Sec. 2-2):

The City Commission of the City of Coral Springs, at each regularly scheduled meeting (first and third
Wednesdays), shall entertain public comment. Anyone desiring to address the City Commission must submit a
written request to the City Clerk. City Commission meetings are a limited public forum and public comment is
limited to matters pertinent to the City. Public comments will be held in the priority order in which they are
received. Each request shall succinctly detail the matter to be brought before the City Commission; shall contain
the address and phone number where the speaker can be reached if the need arises; and shall be dated and
signed.

Items on the agenda which are not designated as Public Hearings must be discussed during the public comment
period. Waiver of rules. By majority vote, the City Commission may invite public discussion on any agenda item
and thereby waive the proscriptions otherwise outlined in this section.

Decorum to be maintained. In every case where a speaker is recognized by the Mayor to discuss an agenda
item, speaker shall step to the podium, state their name and address for the benefit of the City Clerk, and
identify any group or organization speaker represents. Speaker shall then succinctly state their position
regarding the item before the City Commission. Order shall be maintained at each City Commission meeting
and the Mayor is hereby empowered to order from the room anyone who refuses to comply with the rules and
regulations outlined in this section. The Police Chief or his authorized agent in attendance at the meeting shall
carry out the order of the Mayor in this regard.

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1 Item 8(A): Applicant added.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY


 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 9:00 AM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order
Mayor Scott Brook called the meeting to order at 9:13 a.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:
City Manager Catherine Givens
Deputy City Attorney Andrew Dunkiel
City Clerk Georgia Elliott

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance
 Coral Springs Charter School Students

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations
 1. Recognition, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Committee Members
 (City Commission)
 The City Commission recognized the members of the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr.
 Committee for their exceptional efforts and dedication in making the 36th Annual
 Celebration a success.

 2. Proclamation, Black History Month
 (City Commission)
 The City Commission proclaimed February 2026 as “Black History Month” in the City of
 Coral Springs in recognition of the extraordinary contributions that African Americans have
 made to our community and nation.

 3. Proclamation, National Donor Day
 (Robert Hunter)
 The City Commission proclaimed February 14, 2026 as "National Donor Day" in the City of
 Coral Springs.

 Frank Molino and Darin Tufo from Parks & Recreation accepted the Donor Recognition
 proclamation.
Public Comment

 • Sheryar Wahid shared takeaways from the South Florida Muslim Federation annual
 conference that was held at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.
 • Joe Morera noted the faded striping on city roads and asked about the timeline for restriping.

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements: None.

Consent

 Motion: To approve consent items 4 through 6.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

 4. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of January 21, 2026 Retreat
 and January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 5. Tree Trimming Services (Chad Maraj)
 Request to renew RFP No. 24-G-042 for Tree Trimming Services, to Cutters Edge Lawn
 & Maintenance, Inc. of Davie, Florida and EDJ Tree Service LLC of Plantation, Florida,
 from February 21, 2026 through February 20, 2028 with an option to renew for one (1)
 additional two-year (2) term; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute and
 approve the remaining renewal. The estimated annual expenditure is $300,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO RENEW, AUTHORIZE)

 6. Proclamation, American Heart Month (John Whalen)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim February 2026 as "American Heart Month" in
 the City of Coral Springs and encourage the community to learn lifesaving CPR techniques
 by signing up for classes, offered by the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
 at a reduced price during February.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)

 The Commission encouraged the community to register for lifesaving skills training on the
 following website: csrips.edu/CPR.

Policy Formation and Direction
 7. Appointment, Accessibility Advisory Group (Kathy Reul)
 Request to consider appointment of Jennifer Levi to the Accessibility Advisory Group.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Ms. Soubra presented the item. The Commission expressed appreciation for Ms. Levi’s
 leadership in the community.

 Motion: To appoint Jennifer Levi to the Accessibility Advisory Group.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner McHugh
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons
 8. Appointments, Community Redevelopment Agency (Kristi Bartlett)
 Request to consider four appointments to the Community Redevelopment Agency:
 (A) Request to appoint Bernard Moyle or James Lozano to the Finance Member seat.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Ms. Bartlett explained the item. Discussion ensued. The Commission recognized Mr. Moyle
 for his continued community service.

 Motion: To appoint Bernard Moyle to the Finance Member seat.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner McHugh
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

 (B) Request to reappoint Lorna Burton-Brown to the General Member seat.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

 Motion: To reappoint Lorna Burton-Brown to the General Member seat.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Cerra
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh

 (C) Request to reappoint Scott Gilman to the General Member seat.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

 Motion: To reappoint Scott Gilman to the General Member seat.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Cerra
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

 (D) Request to reappoint Germain Bebe to the Urban Design Member seat.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

 Motion: To reappoint Germain Bebe to the Urban Design Member seat.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Cerra
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

 Discussion ensued. The Commission thanked Mr. Bebe for his continued service to the
 community.

 9. Appointment, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Rob Hunter)
 Request to consider appointment of Tony Riggi to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
 Board.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Mr. Hunter explained the item.

 Motion: To appoint Tony Riggi to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

10. Appointments, Public Art Committee (Tina Jou)
 Request to consider four appointments to the Public Art Committee:
 (A) Request to appoint Joyce Mallis to the Private Citizen seat.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Ms. Jou explained the item.

 Motion: To appoint Joyce Mallis to the Private Citizen seat.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner McHugh
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

 (B) Request to appoint Orellana Smith to the Alternate seat to complete the balance of
 an unexpired term concluding 6/7/2028.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Motion: To appoint Orellana Smith to the Alternate seat to complete the balance of an
 unexpired term concluding 6/7/2028.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

 (C) Request to appoint Ana Rubin Reyes to the Arts Educator seat.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Motion: To appoint Ana Rubin Reyes to the Arts Educator seat.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

 (D) Request to reappoint Jorge Cifuentes to the Architect/Landscape Architect or related
 field seat.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

 Motion: To reappoint Jorge Cifuentes to the Architect/Landscape Architect or related field
 seat.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

Commission Communications

  • Contact information and office hours were provided by the Commission.
  • Past and upcoming city events were highlighted.
  • Extended wishes for a happy Black History Month and recognized the significant contributions
 of the African American community.
  • Spoke on Judge Ana Reyes’ ruling regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and
 expressed support for the Haitian community.
  • Expressed gratitude to the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Committee for awarding college
 scholarships to 25 local students.
  • Recognized Intergovernmental Affairs Administrator Amanda Wheeler for her outstanding
 service and commitment.
  • Extended thanks to staff and community members for their efforts in the Keep Coral Springs
 Beautiful Clean-Up.
  • Reflected on the South Florida Muslim Federation Annual Conference.
  • Announced that the Commission Strategic Planning Retreat will take place next week.
  • Shared key takeaways from participation in the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action
 Days and Broward Days.
 • Encouraged the community to attend the State of the City 2026 and Community Concert on
 February 6.
 • Thanked staff for their efforts in making Campout Coral Springs 2026 a success.
 • Addressed community awareness on immigration issues and stressed the importance of
 fairness and inclusion.
 • Called for reflection on the lives lost and impacted by the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman
 Douglas High School as the 8th anniversary approaches.
 • Urged everyone to embrace love and compassion and promote unity across all differences.

City Manager's Communication

 • Past and upcoming city events were highlighted.
 • Praised Coral Springs Charter School students for their civic engagement and attendance at
 today's meeting.
 • Highlighted Coral Springs native Andrew Torgashev for earning a spot on the U.S. Figure
 Skating Team for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
 • Noted that the Commission Strategic Planning Retreat will be held next week.
 • Encouraged the community to view city accomplishments by exploring the Coral Springs 360
 publication online: https://www.coralsprings.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Coral-
 Springs-360.
 • Invited residents to participate in the upcoming Keep Coral Springs Beautiful Clean-Up.

City Attorney's Communication
 11. Resolution 2026-005, A Resolution Opposing House Joint Resolution 203 Providing for
 Phased Out Elimination of Non-School Ad Valorem Tax Revenue Significantly Eroding
 Local Government Home Rule Authority
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2026-005, opposing House Joint Resolution 203 in
 the 2026 Florida Legislative Session which provides for a phased out elimination of non-
 school 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)

 Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen departed the meeting.

 Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2026-0005.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

 Deputy City Attorney Dunkiel announced that the city successfully obtained a settlement for
 the unsafe Villa Bianca Condominium structure.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.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.