Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2026-01-08

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 AGENDA


 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

 Nicolas Martinez, Ramblewood Middle, 6th Grade

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations: None.

Public Comment

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements
 1. Conditional Use Modification, Foundry Trailer Storage (Auto Mall Parking) (CA25-0003)
 (Tina Jou)
 Request to hold quasi-judicial hearing and public hearing to approve petition of Anthony
 Tisone for Conditional Use Modification (CA22-0003) relative to Land Development Code
 Section 250638 (Conditional Uses) to permit the storage of motor vehicles at an existing truck,
 van, and trailer storage facility in the Industrial, Research, and Development (IRD) Zoning
 District, located at 12640 Wiles Road, legally described as Portions of the southwest one-
 quarter (SW ¼) and northwest one-quarter (NW ¼) of Section 18, Township 48 South, Range
 41; and authorize the City Attorney’s Office to draft an order approving CA25-0003 and adopt
 said order. (CA25-0003)
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE,
 AUTHORIZE, ADOPT)
Consent

 2. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of October 22, 2025 Retreat
 and December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 3. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Incentive Report 2025 (Tina Jou)
 Request to approve and adopt the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Incentive
 Report 2025; and to authorize staff to transmit the report to Florida Housing Finance
 Corporation.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT, AUTHORIZE, TRANSMIT)
 4. School Crossing Guard Services (Brad Mock)
 Request to extend the contract for School Crossing Guard Services via utilization of City of
 Tamarac, Florida RFP #19-23R to Waterfield Florida Staffing, LLC d/b/a Action Labor of
 West Palm Beach, Florida from January 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026. The estimated
 expenditure is $400,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO EXTEND)

Policy Formation and Direction
 5. Rescue Vehicles (Chad Maraj)
 Request to award contract # 26-C-033M for the purchase of Rescue Vehicles to Matheny
 Motor Truck Co. of Ocala, Florida via Florida Sheriffs Association Bid #FSA23-VEF17.0 in
 an amount not-to-exceed $1,313,250.60; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve
 change orders that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)
 6. Forest Hills Resurfacing Project (Chad Maraj)
 Request to award ITB #26-B-008F, Forest Hills Resurfacing Project to M&M Asphalt
 Maintenance d/b/a All County Paving of Delray Beach, Florida in the amount of $612,188;
 and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders that are within the
 designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)
 7. Appointment, Accessibility Advisory Group (Kathy Reul)
 Request to consider appointment of Meryl Katlin to the Accessibility Advisory Group.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 8. Appointments, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Rob Hunter)
 Request to consider appointments of Robert Wolf and Leandro Figuereo to the Parks and
 Recreation Advisory Board.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

Commission Communications

City Manager's Communication

City Attorney's Communication
 9. Resolution 2025- 055, A Resolution Opposing Repeal of Section 205, Florida Statutes,
 Relating to Local Business Taxes
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-055, opposing House Bill 103 and Senate Bill
 122 which seeks to repeal Section 205 of the Florida Statutes relating to local business taxes;
 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, January 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

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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.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY


 Wednesday, December 17, 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 6:32 p.m.

Roll Call
Mayor Scott Brook
Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen (Absent)
Commissioner Shawn
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

 Nicolas Martinez, Ramblewood Middle, 6th Grade

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations: None.

Public Comment
 • Melissa Donnahoe proposed the city create a public space with art to encourage reflection,
 inclusion, and community connection.
 • Jose Morera extended holiday greetings to all.

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements
 1. Conditional Use Modification, Foundry Trailer Storage (Auto Mall Parking) (CA25-0003)
 (Tina Jou)
 Request to hold quasi-judicial hearing and public hearing to approve petition of Anthony
 Tisone for Conditional Use Modification (CA22-0003) relative to Land Development Code
 Section 250638 (Conditional Uses) to permit the storage of motor vehicles at an existing truck,
 van, and trailer storage facility in the Industrial, Research, and Development (IRD) Zoning
 District, located at 12640 Wiles Road, legally described as Portions of the southwest one-
 quarter (SW ¼) and northwest one-quarter (NW ¼) of Section 18, Township 48 South, Range
 41; and authorize the City Attorney’s Office to draft an order approving CA25-0003 and adopt
 said order. (CA25-0003)
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE,
 AUTHORIZE, ADOPT)
 City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record, and Director Jou presented the item. A copy
 of the presentation was entered into the record. The public hearing was opened and closed
 with no comments. Discussion ensued. Ms. Jou and Mr. Tisone (Coral Springs Auto Mall)
 fielded questions from the Commission. Mr. Tisone noted a 3-year lease with Foundry and a
 proposed 7-floor garage with 1,200 spaces, leaving a shortage of about 1,000 spaces. Further
 discussion followed.

 Motion: To approve CA25-0003; and authorize and adopt order approving the conditional use.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Cerra
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh
Consent

 Motion: To approve consent items 2 through 4.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

 2. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of October 22, 2025 Retreat
 and December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 3. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Incentive Report 2025 (Tina Jou)
 Request to approve and adopt the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Incentive
 Report 2025; and to authorize staff to transmit the report to Florida Housing Finance
 Corporation.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT, AUTHORIZE, TRANSMIT)
 4. School Crossing Guard Services (Brad Mock)
 Request to extend the contract for School Crossing Guard Services via utilization of City of
 Tamarac, Florida RFP #19-23R to Waterfield Florida Staffing, LLC d/b/a Action Labor of
 West Palm Beach, Florida from January 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026. The estimated
 expenditure is $400,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO EXTEND)

Policy Formation and Direction
 5. Rescue Vehicles (Chad Maraj)
 Request to award contract # 26-C-033M for the purchase of Rescue Vehicles to Matheny
 Motor Truck Co. of Ocala, Florida via Florida Sheriffs Association Bid #FSA23-VEF17.0 in
 an amount not-to-exceed $1,313,250.60; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve
 change orders that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)

 Director Maraj explained the item. Discussion ensued.
 Motion: To award contract #26-C-033M and authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve
 change orders within the designated procurement authority.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Cerra
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh
 6. Forest Hills Resurfacing Project (Chad Maraj)
 Request to award ITB #26-B-008F, Forest Hills Resurfacing Project to M&M Asphalt
 Maintenance d/b/a All County Paving of Delray Beach, Florida in the amount of $612,188;
 and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders that are within the
 designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)

 Director Maraj explained the item. Purchasing Manager Machuca explained the bid process.
 Mr. Maraj and Mr. Machuca fielded questions from the Commission. The Commission
 requested that, moving forward, staff report the number of Coral Springs businesses
 responding to bids or requests for proposal (RFP) items.

 Motion: To award contract ITB #26-B-008F and authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve
 change orders within the designated procurement authority.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra
 7. Appointment, Accessibility Advisory Group (Kathy Reul)
 Request to consider appointment of Meryl Katlin to the Accessibility Advisory Group.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Director Reul explained the item.

 Motion: To appoint Meryl Katlin to the Accessibility Advisory Group.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Cerra
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

 8. Appointments, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Rob Hunter)
 Request to consider appointments of Robert Wolf and Leandro Figuereo to the Parks and
 Recreation Advisory Board.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Assistant Director Ellis explained the item.

 Motion: To appoint Robert Wolf to the Conservation Representative seat and Leandro
 Figuereo to the Chamber of Commerce Representative seat of the Parks and Recreation
 Advisory Board.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh

Commission Communications
  • Office hours and contact information were provided by the Commission.
  • Highlighted past and upcoming events: Light Up the Lawn (Dec. 6), Holiday Parade (Dec. 10),
 Menorah Lighting (Dec. 14), and the Kreul Classic (Dec. 18–22).
  • Congratulated Officer Mindy Mazzei on retirement.
  • Acknowledged the bridge dedication to SPC Daniel J. Agami and highlighted House Bill 987’s
 importance in memorializing fallen heroes.
 • Thanked city staff for making the Holiday Parade a success and their dedication to the city.
 • Emphasized the importance of maintaining inclusivity and community safety during religious
 observances.
 • Shared thoughts on supporting those struggling during the holidays and importance of hope and
 faith.
 • Highlighted Commissioner Cerra’s honor at the 67th National Football Foundation Annual
 Awards Dinner.
 • Mentioned attendance at 2025 North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism in New
 Orleans (Dec. 2–4).
 • Extended holiday greetings to all.

City Manager's Communication
 • Expressed gratitude to the Commission and city staff for their leadership and support throughout
 the year.
 • Highlighted past and upcoming events: Holiday Parade (Dec. 10) and Holiday Toy Drive (Dec.
 18).
 • Encouraged residents to walk through, enjoy, and capture memorable photographs at the
 ArtWalk.
 • Highlighted past achievements, upcoming Strategic Planning, and use of survey results to shape
 next year’s budget.
 • Congratulated Deputy City Manager Pazdra on receiving the Community Service Award from the
 Broward County City Managers’ Association.
 • Shared holiday greetings and wished peace for all this season.

City Attorney’s Communication
 9. Resolution 2025- 055, A Resolution Opposing Repeal of Section 205, Florida Statutes,
 Relating to Local Business Taxes
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-055, opposing House Bill 103 and Senate Bill
 122 which seeks to repeal Section 205 of the Florida Statutes relating to local business taxes;
 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 item into the record. Discussion ensued.

 Motion: To approve Resolution 2025-055.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra


Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

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

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