Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2025-01-16

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 REVISED AGENDA
 12/18/24 1:32 PM

 Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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

 Mia Michaud, Maplewood Elementary, 5th Grade
 Richard Michaud, Maplewood Elementary, 3rd Grade
 Lily Bradford, Westglades Middle, 8th Grade

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Recognition, Harold Alcalde, Fire Inspectors' Association of Broward County "Fire
 Marshal of the Year"
 Request that the City Commission recognize Division Chief Harold Alcalde for his selection
 as "Fire Marshal of the Year" by the Fire Inspectors' Association of Broward County.

Public Comment

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements

Consent

 2. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summary of December 4, 2024, Regular
 Meeting.

 3. Group Insurance Brokerage Services (Kathy Reul)
 Request to renew contract #22-A-248LOI for Group Insurance Brokerage Services to RSC
 Insurance Brokerage Inc., of Boston, Massachusetts beginning January 1, 2025, through
 December 31, 2026 with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year term; and to
 authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute and approve the final renewal. The annual
 expenditure for these services will be $132,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High Performing, and Sustainable Organization
 (REQUEST TO RENEW, AUTHORIZE)
Policy Formation and Direction

 4. Ordinance 2024-118, Second Reading, Aggregate Travel Budget (Dale Pazdra)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2024-118, creating new Section
 2-2.1.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Springs entitled “Aggregate Travel
 Budget”; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and
 providing for an effective date. First reading held on December 4, 2024.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing, and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 5. Ordinance 2024-119, Second Reading, Monument Signs for Corner Lots (LDA24-0004)
 (Tina Jou)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading of Ordinance 2024-119, amending Section
 1808 of the Land Development Code of the City of Coral Springs, entitled “Basic Monument
 Sign Design Schedule” and Section 1810 of the Land Development Code of the City of Coral
 Springs, entitled “Service Station Pump Signs,” to provide certain allowances for corner lots;
 providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing for an
 effective date. First reading held on December 4, 2024. (LDA24-0004)
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING)

 6. Ordinance 2024-121, Second Reading, IRD Fleet Storage (LDA24-0003) (Tina Jou)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading of Ordinance 2024-121, amending Chapter
 25, Article VI, Section 250646 of the Land Development Code of the City of Coral Springs to
 provide regulations concerning fleet storage; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
 providing for codification; providing for an effective date. First reading held on December 4,
 2024. (LDA24-0003)
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community and A Thriving, Resilient Business Community.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING)

 7. Interlocal Agreement, City of Parkland for Community Risk Reduction, EMS and Fire
 Protection Services (Chief 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)

 8. Medical/RX Stop Loss Insurance (Kathy Reul)
 Request to waive the competitive procurement process consistent with Section 2-305.1(7) of
 the City’s Procurement Code and award the Medical/RX Stop Loss Insurance Policy with
 Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (parent company of CIGNA Health and Life
 Insurance Company) of Bloomfield, Connecticut for Medical/RX Stop Loss Insurance from
 January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with two (2) additional one (1) year renewals.
 The estimated annual cost is $1,401,825 for Specific and $130,828 for Aggregate Insurance
 coverages for a total of $1,532,653.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO WAIVE, AWARD)
 9. Comprehensive Health Benefits Program (Kathy Reul)
 (A) Request to renew RFP #19-D-057 to Evernorth Care Solutions of Bloomington,
 Minnesota for EAP Services from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. The
 estimated yearly expenditure is $38,336; and
 (B) Request to renew RFP #19-D-057 to Humana Insurance Company of Louisville,
 Kentucky for Vision Services from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 at an
 estimated yearly expenditure of $95,552; and
 (C) Request to renew RFP #19-D-057 to CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company of
 Bloomfield, Connecticut for Administrative Services from January 1, 2025 through
 December 31, 2026.The estimated yearly expenditure is $469,368; and
 (D) Request to renew RFP #19-D-057 to CIGNA Dental Health Inc. of Sunrise, Florida for
 Dental Services from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. The estimated yearly
 expenditure is $75,985.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO RENEW)

  10. One Solution Software (Stephen Dyer)
 Request to approve the Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Agreement #13-D-039 for Third Party
 License Fees, Professional Services, Installation, and Configuration, Technical, Consulting
 Services, Training, and Project Management Services from Superion LLC of Lake Mary,
 Florida to include additional training of $1,560 and for the annual maintenance fee increase
 from $453,220 to $470,712 that will not exceed an annual increase of 5% going forward for a
 total current agreement value of $1,628,691.87; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to
 approve amendments that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)

 11. Purchase and Installation of Pool Liner for Aquatic Complex Teaching Pool (Robert
 Hunter)**
 (A) Request to award purchase of Pool Lining Material from Myrtha Pools USA, Inc., of
 Sarasota, Florida on a sole source basis in the amount of $91,963; and
 (B) Request to award contract 25-B-067NC for the Resurfacing of the Teaching Pool at the
 Aquatic Complex to Myrtha Contracting USA, Inc., of Sarasota, Florida as an exemption
 to the competitive procurement requirement under Procurement Code, Section 2-
 305.1(4)(i); and
 (C) Request 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 Active, Healthy Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)

Commission Communications

City Manager's Communication

City Attorney's Communication

City Manager Retirement Recognition
Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, January 15, 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 designed 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.

Time limit on discussion. Subject to waiver rule contained within this section, public discussion by
individual speakers shall be limited to three (3) minutes at the public comment period.

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 * Item 7: Item pulled from the Agenda.
** Item 11: Item pulled from the Agenda.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY

 Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, FL 33065

Call to Order
Mayor Brook called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.

Roll Call
Mayor Scott Brook
Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen
Commissioner Shawn Cerra
Commissioner Joshua Simmons (arrived at 6:41 p.m.)
Commissioner Joseph McHugh

Also in attendance:
City Manager Frank Babinec
Deputy City Manager Catherine Givens
City Attorney John Hearn
City Clerk Georgia Elliott

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

 Mia Michaud, Maplewood Elementary, 5th Grade
 Richard Michaud, Maplewood Elementary, 3rd Grade
 Lily Bradford, Westglades Middle, 8th Grade (absent)

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Recognition, Harold Alcalde, Fire Inspectors' Association of Broward County "Fire
 Marshal of the Year"
 The City Commission recognized Division Chief Harold Alcalde for his selection as "Fire
 Marshal of the Year" by the Fire Inspectors' Association of Broward County.

Public Comment

 • Joy Carter congratulated City Manager Babinec on his retirement.
 • Walter Francisco discussed noise complaints in his neighborhood.
 • Daniel Alvarez discussed noise complaints in his neighborhood.
 • Raisa Deych discussed noise complaints in his neighborhood.
 • Robert Weiner discussed a traffic concern.
 • Cindy Benavides ceded her time to Jonnatton Gonzalez.
 • Jonnatton Gonzalez shared concerns relating to Ramblewood East Condominiums and
 experiences with the Police Department.
 • Itza Diaz shared concerns relating to Ramblewood East Condominiums.
 • Joyce Medina shared concerns relating to Ramblewood East Condominiums.
 • Elena Collado and Boaz Derisse shared concerns relating to Ramblewood East Condominiums.
 • Robert Fogel discussed a proposed public art project, Item 3, and Item 8.
 • Anonymous male speaker shared thoughts about City Manager Babinec.
 • Laurie Thomas expressed gratitude for the support for the Springs Soccer Club and provided the
 Commission with a Springs Holiday Cup medal.
 • Bill Fisher expressed gratitude for the support for the Springs Soccer Club.

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements: None.

Consent

 Motion: To approve Consent items 2 and 3.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

 2. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summary of December 4, 2024, Regular
 Meeting.

 3. Group Insurance Brokerage Services (Kathy Reul)
 Request to renew contract #22-A-248LOI for Group Insurance Brokerage Services to RSC
 Insurance Brokerage Inc., of Boston, Massachusetts beginning January 1, 2025, through
 December 31, 2026 with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year term; and to
 authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute and approve the final renewal. The annual
 expenditure for these services will be $132,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High Performing, and Sustainable Organization
 (REQUEST TO RENEW, AUTHORIZE)

Policy Formation and Direction

 4. Ordinance 2024-118, Second Reading, Aggregate Travel Budget (Dale Pazdra)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2024-118, creating new Section
 2-2.1.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Springs entitled “Aggregate Travel
 Budget”; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and
 providing for an effective date. First reading held on December 4, 2024.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing, and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record.

 Motion: To approve and adopt Ordinance 2024-118 on second reading.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra
5. Ordinance 2024-119, Second Reading, Monument Signs for Corner Lots (LDA24-0004)
 (Tina Jou)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading of Ordinance 2024-119, amending Section
 1808 of the Land Development Code of the City of Coral Springs, entitled “Basic Monument
 Sign Design Schedule” and Section 1810 of the Land Development Code of the City of Coral
 Springs, entitled “Service Station Pump Signs,” to provide certain allowances for corner lots;
 providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing for an
 effective date. First reading held on December 4, 2024. (LDA24-0004)
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING)

 Motion: To approve and adopt Ordinance 2024-119 on second reading.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner McHugh
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

6. Ordinance 2024-121, Second Reading, IRD Fleet Storage (LDA24-0003) (Tina Jou)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading of Ordinance 2024-121, amending Chapter
 25, Article VI, Section 250646 of the Land Development Code of the City of Coral Springs to
 provide regulations concerning fleet storage; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
 providing for codification; providing for an effective date. First reading held on December 4,
 2024. (LDA24-0003)
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community and A Thriving, Resilient Business Community.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING)

 Motion: To approve and adopt Ordinance 2024-121 on second reading.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Vice Mayor Bowen

7. Interlocal Agreement, City of Parkland for Community Risk Reduction, EMS and Fire
 Protection Services (Chief 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)

 This item was pulled from the agenda.

8. Medical/RX Stop Loss Insurance (Kathy Reul)
 Request to waive the competitive procurement process consistent with Section 2-305.1(7) of
 the City’s Procurement Code and award the Medical/RX Stop Loss Insurance Policy with
 Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (parent company of CIGNA Health and Life
 Insurance Company) of Bloomfield, Connecticut for Medical/RX Stop Loss Insurance from
 January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with two (2) additional one (1) year renewals.
 The estimated annual cost is $1,401,825 for Specific and $130,828 for Aggregate Insurance
 coverages for a total of $1,532,653.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO WAIVE, AWARD)

 Director Kathy Reul explained the item.

 Motion: To waive the competitive procurement process and award the contract.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

 9. Comprehensive Health Benefits Program (Kathy Reul)
 (A) Request to renew RFP #19-D-057 to Evernorth Care Solutions of Bloomington,
 Minnesota for EAP Services from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. The
 estimated yearly expenditure is $38,336; and
 (B) Request to renew RFP #19-D-057 to Humana Insurance Company of Louisville,
 Kentucky for Vision Services from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 at an
 estimated yearly expenditure of $95,552; and
 (C) Request to renew RFP #19-D-057 to CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company of
 Bloomfield, Connecticut for Administrative Services from January 1, 2025 through
 December 31, 2026.The estimated yearly expenditure is $469,368; and
 (D) Request to renew RFP #19-D-057 to CIGNA Dental Health Inc. of Sunrise, Florida for
 Dental Services from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. The estimated yearly
 expenditure is $75,985.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO RENEW)

 Director Kathy Reul explained the item and fielded questions from the Commission.

 Motion: To renew the contracts.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

10. One Solution Software (Stephen Dyer)
 Request to approve the Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Agreement #13-D-039 for Third Party
 License Fees, Professional Services, Installation, and Configuration, Technical, Consulting
 Services, Training, and Project Management Services from Superion LLC of Lake Mary,
 Florida to include additional training of $1,560 and for the annual maintenance fee increase
 from $453,220 to $470,712 that will not exceed an annual increase of 5% going forward for a
 total current agreement value of $1,628,691.87; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to
 approve amendments that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)

 Director Stephen Dyer explained the item.

 Motion: To approve the amendment.
 Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh
 11. Purchase and Installation of Pool Liner for Aquatic Complex Teaching Pool (Robert
 Hunter)
 (A) Request to award purchase of Pool Lining Material from Myrtha Pools USA, Inc., of
 Sarasota, Florida on a sole source basis in the amount of $91,963; and
 (B) Request to award contract 25-B-067NC for the Resurfacing of the Teaching Pool at the
 Aquatic Complex to Myrtha Contracting USA, Inc., of Sarasota, Florida as an exemption
 to the competitive procurement requirement under Procurement Code, Section 2-
 305.1(4)(i); and
 (C) Request 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 Active, Healthy Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)

 This item was pulled from the agenda.

Commission Communications

 • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information.
 • The commissioners wished everyone happy holidays and shared words of encouragement to
 those struggling mentally during the holiday season.
 • Past and upcoming events were highlighted.
 • The Habitat for Humanity program was discussed.
 • The Springs Soccer Club was congratulated on its fourth annual Holiday Cup.
 • Cindy Brief was thanked for her work at the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce
 and Charinus Johnson-Davis was congratulated on her new role.
 • Mayor Brook discussed combating antisemitism and announced that a Community Conversation
 to Combat Hate and Prejudice will be held in February.

City Manager's Communication

City Manager Babinec recognized staff and volunteers for their work on the holiday events.

City Attorney's Communication

At Mayor Brook’s request, City Attorney Hearn addressed the allegations raised during Public Comment
against the Police Department and discussed the concerns related to Ramblewood East, reiterating that
the city will get involved when it is within the city’s regulatory jurisdiction. Mr. Hearn noted that the
individual making the allegations was given an opportunity and asked to file a complaint so that it could
be investigated, and he has refused to do so. To the extent that there is criminal involvement the city will
file charges with the State Attorney’s Office. To the extent that civil liens exist, there is nothing that the
City Commission can do because it is outside their jurisdiction. To the extent that there’s violations of
the homeowners association (HOA), or any contracts or agreements, those are civil matters and private
civil attorneys are best equipped to handle those matters. He congratulated Deputy City Attorney Andrew
Dunkiel on the birth of his daughter and reported that the city had recovered approximately $259,000 in
code liens this year.

City Manager Retirement Recognition

A video produced by the Communications and Marketing Department recognizing City Manager Babinec
was presented.
Theresa Brier, District Director for Congressman Jared Moskowitz, shared a special presentation of a
congressional record for City Manager Babinec and noted that a flag was flown over the Capitol in his
honor. A video message from Congressman Moskowitz was presented.

Representative Dan Daley presented a tribute to City Manager Babinec’s career and accomplishments
from the Florida House of Representatives.
Representative Christine Hunschofsky presented a tribute to City Manager Babinec’s career and
accomplishments from herself and Senator Tina Polsky.

Adam Reichbach, incoming president of the Broward County City Managers' Association, presented City
Manager Babinec with a sculpture.

Kevin Kelleher, Assistant County Administrator, shared appreciation for City Manager Babinec and his
service to the community on behalf of Broward County.

A video message from the City Commission of the City of Parkland was presented.

Members of the Commission, Deputy City Manager Givens, City Attorney Hearn, and city staff
recognized and shared their appreciation for City Manager Babinec and his service to the community.
City Manager Babinec was presented with a Key to the City, a brick from the old City Hall, a mantle
crystal with a picture of City Hall, a plaque from the Police and Fire Departments, and city flags honoring
him and recognizing his contributions to the city.

Public comment was opened. Robert Fogel, Cindy Brief, Robby Holroyd, Alana Scheuerer, Rita Weaver,
Michael McNally, Curt Tiefenbrun, Joe Morera, Roy Gold, Erdal Donmez, and Pastor Andy Fernandez
shared appreciation for City Manager Babinec and his service to the community. Public comment closed.

City Manager Babinec reflected on his years of service and shared his appreciation for the support.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.


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

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