Coral Springs City Commission Strategic Planning Retreat — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2026-04-17

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT

 AGENDA


 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Multi-Purpose Room, Public Safety and
 10:00 AM Public Works Complex
 4150 NW 120 Avenue
 Coral Springs, FL 33065

Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Commission Retreat Items

 1. Opening Remarks

 2. Stakeholder Data & Feedback

 3. Delivering on the Strategic Plan Activity: Aligned to Advance

 4. New Business Attraction & Opportunities

 5. Vision in Motion

 6. New Commission Concepts

 7. Staff Initiatives

 8. Closing Remarks


Adjournment

There is no public comment during this meeting.

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CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT

 SUMMARY


 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Multi-Purpose Room, Public Safety and
 10:00 AM Public Works Complex
 4150 NW 120 Avenue
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order

Mayor Brook called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.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
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Sherry Whitacre
City Clerk Georgia Elliott

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Commission Retreat Items

 1. Opening Remarks

 City Manager Givens opened the session by highlighting the goals and purpose of the City’s
 two‑day strategic planning workshop. This was followed by an interactive activity in which the
 Commission and staff shared what they value most about Coral Springs.

 2. Stakeholder Data & Feedback

 Jason Morado of ETC Institute presented the residential and business survey results. A copy
 of his presentation was included in the summary packet. Staff then shared additional survey
 findings covering the City Employee Survey, Stakeholder SWOC Analysis, and input from
 City boards, committees, and groups. Following each presentation, discussion ensued, and
 Mr. Morado along with staff responded to questions from the Commission.

 A brief recess was taken from 12:11 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.
3. Delivering on the Strategic Plan Activity: Aligned to Advance

 Nicole Giordano facilitated a guided activity with the Commission focused on aligning and
 advancing the City’s Strategic Plan projects. Senior staff then provided updates on their
 respective initiatives and addressed questions from the Commission.

4. New Business Attraction & Opportunities

 Kyle Cofer and Kaleb Wilson of The Retail Coach provided an update on the City’s retail
 strategy. During the discussion, Commission members shared their vision for preferred
 establishments and expressed interest in continued collaboration with staff to support the
 City’s economic development initiatives. Mr. Cofer noted that several new establishments
 may begin arriving within the next few months. He further acknowledged that while this work
 is part of a long‑term strategy, additional new establishments are anticipated to enter the
 market within the next 12 months.

 A brief recess was taken from 3:08 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.

5. Vision in Motion

 City Manager Givens reviewed the key outcomes of the strategic plan for 2025 and outlined
 the planned actions moving forward. Lynne Martzall introduced a new webpage that allows
 residents to submit rumors or concerns for staff clarification, helping to address and dispel
 misinformation. The webpage address is https://coralsprings.gov/rumors.

6. New Commission Concepts

 • Consensus was reached to introduce a Summer Public Speaking Workshop Series
 for local students next summer.

 • Consensus was reached to include an All-You-Can-Eat Wing Eating Contest as part
 of the City’s Fourth of July celebrations.

 • Consensus was reached to have staff research and explore the possibility of
 establishing a connection with a city in Israel and Ukraine to foster collaboration and
 cultural exchange.

 A brief recess was taken from 4:19 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.

7. Broward Days Executive Summary

 Amanda Wheeler presented the Broward Days Executive Summary and responded to
 questions from the Commission.

8. Staff Initiatives

 Staff provided project updates and responded to questions.

 • Consensus was reached to proceed with the $2 million dollar renovations of the Coral
 Springs Center for the Arts.
 • Consensus to remain status quo with the Betti Straddling Skate Park.

9. Closing Remarks
 Ms. Givens and Mayor Brook delivered closing remarks.

Adjournment

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

/s/ Georgia Elliott
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Georgia Elliott, CMC
City Clerk