Coral Springs City Commission Retreat — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2024-09-13

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CITY COMMISSION RETREAT

 REVISED AGENDA
 8/23/2024 11:26 A.M.


 Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Sawgrass Room, City Hall
 3:00 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, FL 33065

Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Commission Retreat Items1
 1. Economic Development Office Update and Proposed New Demolition Incentive (Kristi
 Bartlett)
 2. Strategic Plan Review (Catherine Givens)

 3. Q3 Strategic Planning Update (Nicole Giordano)

 4. Events Update and Special Event Ordinance Revision (Mike McNally)2

 5. Schools Update (April Wyche)

 6. Staff Items
 • Longtime Resident and Business Appreciation Letter (Frank Babinec)3
 • Referendum Communications (John Hearn)
 • Proposed 2025 Commission Meeting Calendar (Georgia Elliott)
 • Commercial and Recreational Vehicles (Julie Krolak)

Commission Communications
 7. Commission Conference Updates

 8. Cities Forward Cooperation Charter (Commissioner Bowen)

 9. Proclamation, Florida Climate Week (Commissioner Bowen)4


1
 Presentation updated.
2 Item title revised.
3 Item title revised.
4 Item added.
 10. School Oversight Committee Representation (Commissioner Carter)

 11. The Fire Watch Veteran Safe Place Program (Mayor Brook)

 12. Florida Panthers (Mayor Brook)

 13. Recognition, Florida Missing Children's Day (Mayor Brook)

 14. Travel Funds Request (Mayor Brook)

Adjournment

There is no public comment during this meeting.

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CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CITY COMMISSION RETREAT

 SUMMARY


 Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Sawgrass Room, City Hall
 3:00 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, FL 33065

Call to Order

Mayor Brook called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

Roll Call
Mayor Scott Brook
Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra
Commissioner Nancy Bowen
Commissioner Joshua Simmons (arrival time 3:23 p.m.)
Commissioner Joy Carter
Also in attendance:
City Manager Frank Babinec
City Attorney Hearn
City Clerk Georgia Elliott

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Commission Retreat Items
 1. Economic Development Office Update and Proposed New Demolition Incentive (Kristi
 Bartlett)

 Director Kristi Bartlett provided an economic update and fielded questions from the
 Commission. A copy of her presentation was made a part of this meeting summary.
 2. Strategic Plan Review (Catherine Givens)

 Deputy City Manager Catherine Givens led a review of the city’s strategic plan. A copy of her
 presentation was made a part of this meeting summary. She fielded questions from the
 Commission and noted that staff continues to develop the Communities of Excellence
 program.

 3. Q3 Strategic Planning Update (Nicole Giordano)

 Performance Management Manager Nicole Giordano presented a Q3 Strategic Plan update.
 A copy of her presentation was made a part of this meeting summary.
 4. Events Update and Special Event Ordinance Revision (Mike McNally)

 Director Mike McNally reviewed the city’s upcoming calendar of events. The following
 highlights were noted: city event ride-sharing services will begin at the Octoberfest event on
 October 5; the November 8 Bites and Sips event will have a sensory hour will be observed
 from 5-6 p.m. and active listening devices will be available from 6-9:30 p.m.

 5. Schools Update (April Wyche)

 Education Relationship Manager April Wyche provided on the city’s educational support
 activities update. A copy of her presentation was made a part of this meeting summary.

 6. Staff Items

 • Longtime Resident and Business Appreciation Letter (Frank Babinec)

 City Manager Frank Babinec sought direction on the recognition of long-term residents
 and businesses. Consensus was reached to allow staff to draft the guidelines for long-
 term residents and businesses, and additional accomplishments. The guidelines will
 be reviewed for approval at a future workshop.

 • Referendum Communications (John Hearn)

 City Attorney John Hearn provided a historical overview of the city’s role in educating
 the community on upcoming referendums.

 Deputy City Attorney Andrew Dunkiel gave a presentation on allowable and prohibited
 acts when educating the community on ballot questions. A copy of his presentation
 was made a part of this meeting summary.

 • Proposed 2025 Commission Meeting Calendar (Georgia Elliott)

 City Clerk Georgia Elliott presented the draft City Commission meeting calendar for
 2025. A copy of her presentation was made a part of this meeting summary. Feedback
 was received and noted.

 • Commercial and Recreational Vehicles (Julie Krolak)

 Director Julie Krolak reported on the item. A copy of her presentation was made a part
 of this meeting summary.



Commission Communications
 7. Commission Conference Updates

 The Commission provided updates on recently attended conferences. A list of attended
 conferences was made a part of this meeting summary.

 8. Cities Forward Cooperation Charter (Commissioner Bowen)

 Commissioner Bowen explained the item.
 9. Proclamation, Florida Climate Week (Commissioner Bowen)

 Consensus was reached to proclaim Florida Climate Week on October 7-13, 2024.

 10. School Oversight Committee Representation (Commissioner Carter)

 Consensus was reached to have Vice Mayor Cerra serve as the city’s representative for the
 Broward League of Cities’ School Oversight Committee, if selected.

 11. The Fire Watch Veteran Safe Place Program (Mayor Brook)

 Mayor Brook explained the item and requested that item materials be shared with city staff.

 12. Florida Panthers (Mayor Brook)

 Staffing will explore opportunities to celebrate the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup win.

 13. Recognition, Florida Missing Children's Day (Mayor Brook)

 Consensus was reached to recognize Florida Missing Children’s Day on Monday, September
 9, 2024.

 14. Travel Funds Request (Mayor Brook)

 Consensus was reached to approve Mayor Brook’s travel fund request for $1,000.

Adjournment

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.

/s/ Georgia Elliott

Georgia Elliott, CMC
City Clerk

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