Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2025-04-03

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 REVISED AGENDA
 3/13/25 11:55 AM

 Thursday, March 13, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, FL 33065

Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

 Casey Marcus, Park Springs Elementary, Kindergarten
 Eesha Patel, Riverside Elementary, 3rd Grade
 Aaliyah Patel, Sawgrass Springs Middle, 6th Grade

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Recognition, Teacher of the Year District Finalist, Ms. Deanna Waters (April Wyche)
 Request that the City Commission recognize Ms. Deanna Waters for her dedicated service
 to the field of education and selection as a finalist for District Teacher of the Year.

 2. Proclamation, National Vietnam War Veterans Day (City Commission)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim March 29, 2025 as "National Vietnam War
 Veterans Day" in the City of Coral Springs.

 3. Proclamation, Earth Day and Arbor Day (City Commission)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim Saturday April 26, 2025 as "Earth Day" and
 "Arbor Day" in the City of Coral Springs.

 4. Item pulled.1

Public Comment

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements

Consent

 5. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of February 11, 2025
 Strategic Planning Retreat, February 12, 2025 Strategic Planning Retreat, and February
 26, 2025 Workshop.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)
 6. Proclamation, Essential Workers Day (City Commission)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim March 15, 2025 as "Essential Workers Day" in
 the City of Coral Springs.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)

 7. Proclamation, Florida Government Finance Professionals Week (Kim Moskowitz and
 Ileana Kyriakides)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim March 17-21, 2025, as “Florida Government
 Finance Professionals Week” in the City of Coral Springs in recognition of government
 finance professionals and the vital services that they provide for local government and the
 community in which they serve.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)

 8. Construction Services Minor Projects (CSMP) Fencing (Robert Hunter)
 Request to approve an increase to the not to exceed annual expenditure from $75,000 to
 $250,000 to Contract No. 25-G- 136M for Construction Services Minor Projects (CSMP)
 Fencing through the School Board of Broward County, Bid No. FY23-173 to Broward
 County Fence LLC of Oakland Park, Florida from March 13, 2025 to December 12, 2025
 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms; and to authorize the
 Purchasing Manager to execute and approve the renewals.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital and Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST
 TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)

 15. Proclamation, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (City Commission)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim March 2025 as “Colorectal Cancer Awareness
 Month” in the City of Coral Springs.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)

Policy Formation and Direction

 9. Economic Development Incentive Program Grant Agreement (Annie Norris)
 Request to award the Economic Development Incentive Program Grant funding for an
 amount not to exceed $50,000 to PERF OPCO, LLC.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

 10. Interlocal Agreement, City of Parkland for Community Risk Reduction, EMS and Fire
 Protection Services (John Whalen)
 Request to approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Springs and the City
 of Parkland for the delivery of Community Risk Reduction, Emergency Medical and Fire
 Protection Services by the City of Coral Springs.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 11. Appointment, Community Involved Government Committee (Michael McNally)
 Request to consider appointment of Curtis Tiefenbrun to the Community Involved
 Government Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)
 12. Reappointment, Martin Luther King Jr. Committee (Michael McNally)
 Request to consider the reappointment of Alicia Ballestas to the Martin Luther King Jr.
 Committee.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

 13. Appointment, Multicultural Advisory Committee (Michael McNally)
 Request to consider the appointment of Geovanna Soberon to the Multicultural Advisory
 Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 14. Appointment, Historic Preservation Board (Tina Jou)
 Request to consider appointment of Stephen Scali to the alternate seat of the Historic
 Preservation Board.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

Commission Communications

City Manager's Communication

City Attorney's Communication

 16. Resolution 2025-006, A Resolution Opposing Property Tax Bills2
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-006 opposing bills in the 2025 Florida
 legislative session which seek to erode a municipality’s ad valorem taxing power and
 eliminate or decrease ad valorem tax revenue, specifically including: 1) Senate Bill 852
 which is a gateway study for the elimination of property taxes, 2) House Joint Resolution
 357 and House Bill 359 which seek to provide a new $100,000 property tax exemption for
 all properties in Florida, 3) House Bill 787 and Senate Bill 996 which provide for the
 inclusion of the new construction value in the rolled-back rate and caps the millage rate at
 102% of the rolled-back rate, 4) House Joint Resolution 773 and House Bill 775 and Senate
 Bill 1092 which seek to assess properties based on the purchase price rather than the just
 value, and 5) House Joint Resolution 1257 and Senate Joint Resolution 1510 which seek
 to extend homestead exemption benefits to homestead property owners who lease their
 properties for over six months; 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)

 17. Resolution 2025-008, A Resolution Opposing Community Redevelopment Agency
 (CRA) Bills3
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-008 opposing House Bill 991 and Senate
 Bill 1242 which prohibits Community Redevelopment Agencies from initiating new projects
 or issuing new debt after October 1, 2025; 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, April 2, 2025, 6:30 PM.

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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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  Item 4: Item pulled.
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  Item 16: Item added.
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  Item 17: Item added.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY

 Thursday, March 13, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, FL 33065

Call to Order
Mayor Scott Brook called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m.

Roll Call
Mayor Scott Brook
Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen
Commissioner Shawn Cerra
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

 Casey Marcus, Park Springs Elementary, Kindergarten
 Eesha Patel, Riverside Elementary, 3rd Grade
 Aaliyah Patel, Sawgrass Springs Middle, 6th Grade

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Recognition, Teacher of the Year District Finalist, Ms. Deanna Waters (April Wyche)
 The City Commission recognized Ms. Deanna Waters for her dedicated service to the field
 of education and selection as a finalist for District Teacher of the Year.

 2. Proclamation, National Vietnam War Veterans Day (City Commission)
 The City Commission proclaimed March 29, 2025 as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day"
 in the City of Coral Springs.

 3. Proclamation, Earth Day and Arbor Day (City Commission)
 The City Commission proclaimed Saturday April 26, 2025 as "Earth Day" and "Arbor Day"
 in the City of Coral Springs.

 4. Item pulled.
Public Comment

  • Doug Brightwell, Director of Broward County Animal Care, discussed the new Lifetime Tag
 campaign.
  • Curt Tiefenbrun commented on the current economic outlook for consideration in the budget
 planning season ahead .
  • Robert Fogel discussed the Vietnam War and Item 16.

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements: None.

Consent

 Motion: To approve Consent items 5, 6, 7, 8, and 15.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh

 5. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of February 11, 2025
 Strategic Planning Retreat, February 12, 2025 Strategic Planning Retreat, and February
 26, 2025 Workshop.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 6. Proclamation, Essential Workers Day (City Commission)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim March 15, 2025 as "Essential Workers Day" in
 the City of Coral Springs.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)

 7. Proclamation, Florida Government Finance Professionals Week (Kim Moskowitz and
 Ileana Kyriakides)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim March 17-21, 2025, as “Florida Government
 Finance Professionals Week” in the City of Coral Springs in recognition of government
 finance professionals and the vital services that they provide for local government and the
 community in which they serve.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)

 8. Construction Services Minor Projects (CSMP) Fencing (Robert Hunter)
 Request to approve an increase to the not to exceed annual expenditure from $75,000 to
 $250,000 to Contract No. 25-G- 136M for Construction Services Minor Projects (CSMP)
 Fencing through the School Board of Broward County, Bid No. FY23-173 to Broward
 County Fence LLC of Oakland Park, Florida from March 13, 2025 to December 12, 2025
 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms; and to authorize the
 Purchasing Manager to execute and approve the renewals.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital and Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST
 TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)

 15. Proclamation, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (City Commission)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim March 2025 as “Colorectal Cancer Awareness
 Month” in the City of Coral Springs.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)
Policy Formation and Direction

 9. Economic Development Incentive Program Grant Agreement (Annie Norris)
 Request to award the Economic Development Incentive Program Grant funding for an
 amount not to exceed $50,000 to PERF OPCO, LLC.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

 Senior Economic Development Analyst Annie Norris explained the item. A copy of her
 presentation was made a part of the record. Discussion ensued. Director Kristi Bartlett
 provided input.

 Motion: To award the agreement.
 Result: Passed 4 - 1
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons
 Nays: Commissioner Cerra

 10. Interlocal Agreement, City of Parkland for Community Risk Reduction, EMS and Fire
 Protection Services (John Whalen)
 Request to approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Springs and the City
 of Parkland for the delivery of Community Risk Reduction, Emergency Medical and Fire
 Protection Services by the City of Coral Springs.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 City Manager Givens and Fire Chief John Whalen explained the item. Parkland City
 Manager Nancy Morando addressed the Commission in support of the item.

 Motion: To approve the interlocal agreement.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

 11. Appointment, Community Involved Government Committee (Michael McNally)
 Request to consider appointment of Curtis Tiefenbrun to the Community Involved
 Government Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Motion: To appoint Curtis Tiefenbrun to the Community Involved Government Committee.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh

 12. Reappointment, Martin Luther King Jr. Committee (Michael McNally)
 Request to consider the reappointment of Alicia Ballestas to the Martin Luther King Jr.
 Committee.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)
 Motion: To reappoint Alicia Ballestas to the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

 13. Appointment, Multicultural Advisory Committee (Michael McNally)
 Request to consider the appointment of Geovanna Soberon to the Multicultural Advisory
 Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Director Michael McNally explained the item.

 Motion: To appoint Geovanna Soberon to the Multicultural Advisory Committee.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

 14. Appointment, Historic Preservation Board (Tina Jou)
 Request to consider appointment of Stephen Scali to the alternate seat of the Historic
 Preservation Board.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Director Tina Jou explained the item.

 Motion: To appoint Stephen Scali to the alternate seat of the Historic Preservation Board.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

Commission Communications

 • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information.
 • Past and upcoming events were highlighted.
 • The commissioners discussed ad valorem tax dollars and federal grant dollars.
 • Congratulations were extended to paramedic Laura Young on her retirement.

City Manager's Communication

City Manager Givens discussed economic development, highlighted the evening’s proclamations,
noted that staff and the Commission will be attending Broward Days next week, thanked Coral
Springs and Parkland staff for their support with the interlocal agreement with Parkland, and stated
that the Broward County Public School Board was in receipt of the city’s Resolution 2025-005.

City Attorney's Communication

 16. Resolution 2025-006, A Resolution Opposing Property Tax Bills
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-006 opposing bills in the 2025 Florida
 legislative session which seek to erode a municipality’s ad valorem taxing power and
 eliminate or decrease ad valorem tax revenue, specifically including: 1) Senate Bill 852
 which is a gateway study for the elimination of property taxes, 2) House Joint Resolution
 357 and House Bill 359 which seek to provide a new $100,000 property tax exemption for
 all properties in Florida, 3) House Bill 787 and Senate Bill 996 which provide for the
 inclusion of the new construction value in the rolled-back rate and caps the millage rate at
 102% of the rolled-back rate, 4) House Joint Resolution 773 and House Bill 775 and Senate
 Bill 1092 which seek to assess properties based on the purchase price rather than the just
 value, and 5) House Joint Resolution 1257 and Senate Joint Resolution 1510 which seek
 to extend homestead exemption benefits to homestead property owners who lease their
 properties for over six months; 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 resolution title and explained the item. Discussion ensued.

 Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2025-006.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Vice Mayor Bowen

 17. Resolution 2025-008, A Resolution Opposing Community Redevelopment Agency
 (CRA) Bills
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-008 opposing House Bill 991 and Senate
 Bill 1242 which prohibits Community Redevelopment Agencies from initiating new projects
 or issuing new debt after October 1, 2025; 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 resolution title and explained the item.

 Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2025-008.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.


/s/ Georgia Elliott
____________________________
Georgia Elliott, CMC
City Clerk

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