Coral Springs City Commission Second Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2024-10-02

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 SECOND BUDGET HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING

 AGENDA

 Wednesday, September 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

 Charlotte Grayson, Riverside Elementary, 4th Grade
 Alice Krolak, Country Hills Elementary, 4th Grade
 Tommy Krolak, Coral Springs Charter School, 7th Grade

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Proclamation, International Day of Peace (Commissioner Bowen)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim September 21, 2024 as the “International Day of
 Peace” in the City of Coral Springs.

 2. Proclamation, Hispanic Heritage Month (Commissioner Bowen)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim September 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024 as
 "Hispanic Heritage Month" in the City of Coral Springs.

Public Comment

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements

 3. Resolution 2024-043, Final Millage Rates (Ileana Kyriakides)
 Request to hold public hearing and adopt Resolution 2024-043, adopting, certifying, and
 levying a millage rate of 6.0232 on tangible personal property and assessed real property
 within the municipal limits of the City of Coral Springs, Florida and establishing a debt service
 millage rate of 0.1778 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, providing for an effective date. The
 Operating Millage Rate of 6.0232 is 6.93% greater than the Rolled-back Rate of 5.6329.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPT)

 4. Ordinance 2024-117, Second Reading, Finalizing and Adopting the Annual Operating
 Budget and Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Ileana
 Kyriakides)
 Request to hold public hearing, approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2024-117,
 finalizing and adopting the annual operating budget and capital improvement program for
 Fiscal Year 2024-2025, reviewed, modified and approved by the City Commission at meetings
 held on June 26, 2024, August 7, 2024, September 12, 2024, and September 18, 2024 that
 includes the budget for the General Fund, Water and Sewer, Fire, Solid Waste, Charter
 School, Stormwater, Public Art, Debt Service, the Health and Liability, Equipment Services,
 Tree Trust, Museum Funds and Capital Improvement Program funds.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD HEARING, APPROVE, ADOPT)

Consent

 5. Energy Efficient Lighting at Forest Hills Park (Robert Hunter)
 Request to award RFP No. 24-G-286 for Energy Efficient Lighting at Forest Hills Park to
 Imperial Electrical Incorporated of Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the amount of $343,000; and
 to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders within the authorized
 threshold.
 Funding Source: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)

 6. Proclamation, National Human Resource Professional Day (Kathy Reul)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim September 26, 2024 as “National Human
 Resource Professional Day” in the City of Coral Springs.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)

Policy Formation and Direction

 7. Ordinance 2024-115, Second Reading, Amending the Economic Development Incentive
 Program (Annie Norris)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2024-115, amending the
 Economic Development Incentive Program. First reading held September 12, 2024.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 8. Ordinance 2024-116, Second Reading, Amending the Land Development Code to
 Increase Sewerage Service Rates and Water Rates (Kim Moskowitz)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2024-116, amending the Land
 Development Code to increase sewerage service rates and water rates. First reading held
 September 12, 2024.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 9. Financial Policies Update (Ileana Kyriakides)
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2024-046, amending established financial policies
 to update the City’s financial policies and provide guidelines to City staff in managing and
 planning the City’s finances.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 10. Fiscal Year 2025 - 2035 Strategic Plan (FY2025) (Catherine Givens)
 Request to adopt the 2025-2035 Strategic Plan.
 (REQUEST TO ADOPT)
 11. Appointments and Reappointments, Economic Development Advisory Committee
 (Annie Norris)
 (A) Request to consider appointment of Benjamin Rivera Jr. or the reappointment of Gil
 Sternbach to the Professional services seat of the Economic Development Advisory
 Committee.
 (B) Request to consider appointment of Monique Rodriguez to the Medical and Healthcare
 seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
 (C) Request to consider reappointment of Michelle Brown to the Small Business and Retail
 Centers seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
 (D) Request to consider reappointment of Matthew Kinsey to the Technology and
 Communications seat of the seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
 (E) Request to consider reappointment of John Biggie to the Development and Construction
 seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT, REAPPOINT)

 12. Reappointments, Charter School Advisory Board (Catherine Givens)
 (A) Request to consider reappointment of Raymond LeFevre to the Educational
 Representative seat of the Charter School Advisory Board.
 (B) Request to consider reappointment of Joann McDaniel-Chinn to the Business
 Representative seat of the Charter School Advisory Board.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

 13. Reappointment, Unsafe Structures Board (Alexander Hernandez)
 Request to consider reappointment of Nancy Gregoire-Stamper to the Attorney Seat of the
 Unsafe Structures Board.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

Commission Communications

City Manager's Communication

City Attorney's Communication

Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 6:30 PM.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to these matters,
individual(s) must ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The record should include
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
the City Clerk’s Office at 954-344-1065 at least three (3) days in advance. If you are hearing or speech
impaired, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk through the Florida Relay Service, 711.

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. 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.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 SECOND BUDGET HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY

 Wednesday, September 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 6:33 p.m.

Roll Call
Mayor Scott Brook
Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra
Commissioner Nancy Metayer Bowen
Commissioner Joshua Simmons
Commissioner Joy Carter (Attended by telephone.)

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

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

 Charlotte Grayson, Riverside Elementary, 4th Grade
 Alice Krolak, Country Hills Elementary, 4th Grade
 Tommy Krolak, Coral Springs Charter School, 7th Grade

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Proclamation, International Day of Peace (Commissioner Bowen)
 The City Commission proclaimed September 21, 2024 as the “International Day of Peace” in
 the City of Coral Springs.

 2. Proclamation, Hispanic Heritage Month (Commissioner Bowen)
 The City Commission proclaimed September 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024 as "Hispanic
 Heritage Month" in the City of Coral Springs.

Public Comment

 • Keith Roberts shared concerns regarding the application process for city volunteers and board
 and committee membership.
 • Irma Roberts yielded her time to Keith Roberts.
 • Curt Tiefenbrun shared thoughts on the value of living in Coral Springs.
 • Robert Fogel shared thoughts on the city budget and cutting waste.
 • Jonnatton Gonzalez shared concerns relating to the Ramblewood East community.
  • Ansy Demesvar requested an investigation into the Ramblewood East community.
  • Salvatore Interlandi yielded his time to Jonnatton Gonzalez.
  • City Manager Babinec stated that staff will meet with the Ramblewood East residents.
  • City Attorney Hearn provided clarification regarding the city's ability to address HOA concerns
 and provided contact information for the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and
 Mobile Homes.

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements

 3. Resolution 2024-043, Final Millage Rates (Ileana Kyriakides)
 Request to hold public hearing and adopt Resolution 2024-043, adopting, certifying, and
 levying a millage rate of 6.0232 on tangible personal property and assessed real property
 within the municipal limits of the City of Coral Springs, Florida and establishing a debt service
 millage rate of 0.1778 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, providing for an effective date. The
 Operating Millage Rate of 6.0232 is 6.93% greater than the Rolled-back Rate of 5.6329.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPT)

 City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. City Manager Babinec fielded questions
 from the Commission. Discussion ensued. Public hearing was opened. Robert Fogel
 expressed concerns regarding the budget and the Ramblewood East residents. Keith Roberts
 expressed concerns regarding the budget. Public hearing closed. Discussion ensued.

 Motion: To adopt Resolution 2024-043.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Bowen

 4. Ordinance 2024-117, Second Reading, Finalizing and Adopting the Annual Operating
 Budget and Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Ileana
 Kyriakides)
 Request to hold public hearing, approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2024-117,
 finalizing and adopting the annual operating budget and capital improvement program for
 Fiscal Year 2024-2025, reviewed, modified and approved by the City Commission at meetings
 held on June 26, 2024, August 7, 2024, September 12, 2024, and September 18, 2024 that
 includes the budget for the General Fund, Water and Sewer, Fire, Solid Waste, Charter
 School, Stormwater, Public Art, Debt Service, the Health and Liability, Equipment Services,
 Tree Trust, Museum Funds and Capital Improvement Program funds.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD HEARING, APPROVE, ADOPT)

 City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Director Ileana Kyriakides presented the
 item. A copy of her presentation was made a part of the record. Public hearing was opened
 and there were no comments. Public hearing closed.

 Motion: To approve and adopt Ordinance 2024-117 on second reading.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Carter
Consent

 Motion: To approve Consent items 5 and 6.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Bowen
 Seconder: Vice Mayor Cerra

 5. Energy Efficient Lighting at Forest Hills Park (Robert Hunter)
 Request to award RFP No. 24-G-286 for Energy Efficient Lighting at Forest Hills Park to
 Imperial Electrical Incorporated of Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the amount of $343,000; and
 to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders within the authorized
 threshold.
 Funding Source: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)

 6. Proclamation, National Human Resource Professional Day (Kathy Reul)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim September 26, 2024 as “National Human
 Resource Professional Day” in the City of Coral Springs.
 (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM)

Policy Formation and Direction

 7. Ordinance 2024-115, Second Reading, Amending the Economic Development Incentive
 Program (Annie Norris)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2024-115, amending the
 Economic Development Incentive Program. First reading held September 12, 2024.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record.

 Motion: To approve and adopt Ordinance 2024-115 on second reading.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Bowen

 8. Ordinance 2024-116, Second Reading, Amending the Land Development Code to
 Increase Sewerage Service Rates and Water Rates (Kim Moskowitz)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2024-116, amending the Land
 Development Code to increase sewerage service rates and water rates. First reading held
 September 12, 2024.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 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 2024-116 on second reading.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Bowen
 9. Financial Policies Update (Ileana Kyriakides)
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2024-046, amending established financial policies
 to update the City’s financial policies and provide guidelines to City staff in managing and
 planning the City’s finances.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 Director Ileana Kyriakides explained the item.

 Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2024-046.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Carter

10. Fiscal Year 2025 - 2035 Strategic Plan (FY2025) (Catherine Givens)
 Request to adopt the 2025-2035 Strategic Plan.
 (REQUEST TO ADOPT)

 Deputy City Manager Catherine Givens explained the item.

 Motion: To adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 – 2035 Strategic Plan.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Carter
 Seconder: Commissioner Bowen

11. Appointments and Reappointments, Economic Development Advisory Committee
 (Annie Norris)
 (A) Request to consider appointment of Benjamin Rivera Jr. or the reappointment of Gil
 Sternbach to the Professional Services seat of the Economic Development Advisory
 Committee.
 (B) Request to consider appointment of Monique Rodriguez to the Medical and Healthcare
 seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
 (C) Request to consider reappointment of Michelle Brown to the Small Business and Retail
 Centers seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
 (D) Request to consider reappointment of Matthew Kinsey to the Technology and
 Communications seat of the seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
 (E) Request to consider reappointment of John Biggie to the Development and Construction
 seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT, REAPPOINT)

 Senior Economic Development Analyst Annie Norris explained the item. Discussion ensued.

 Motion: To reappoint Gil Sternbach to the Professional Services seat, to appoint Monique
 Rodriguez to the Medical and Healthcare seat; to reappoint Michelle Brown to the Small
 Business and Retail Centers seat; to reappoint Matthew Kinsey to the Technology and
 Communications seat; and to reappoint John Biggie to the Development and Construction
 seat of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
 Result: Passed (4-1)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Cerra
 Seconder: Commissioner Carter
 Nay: Commissioner Bowen
 12. Reappointments, Charter School Advisory Board (Catherine Givens)
 (A) Request to consider reappointment of Raymond LeFevre to the Educational
 Representative seat of the Charter School Advisory Board.
 (B) Request to consider reappointment of Joann McDaniel-Chinn to the Business
 Representative seat of the Charter School Advisory Board.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

 Motion: To reappoint Raymond LeFevre to the Educational Representative seat and Joann
 McDaniel-Chinn to the Business Representative seat of the Charter School Advisory Board.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Vice Mayor Cerra
 Seconder: Commissioner Bowen

 13. Reappointment, Unsafe Structures Board (Alexander Hernandez)
 Request to consider reappointment of Nancy Gregoire-Stamper to the Attorney Seat of the
 Unsafe Structures Board.
 (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT)

 Motion: To reappoint Nancy Gregoire-Stamper to the Attorney Seat of the Unsafe Structures
 Board.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

Commission Communications

 • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information.
 • Past and upcoming events were highlighted.
 • Vice Mayor Cerra noted that he will participate in the October 1 Charter School Board of Directors
 and City Commission meetings by phone.
 • The impact of the climate crisis on property losses and the insurance crisis in Florida were
 discussed.
 • Residents were reminded to register to vote and were encouraged to visit
 www.coralsprings.gov/residents/elections-2024 for additional information.
 • City Manager Babinec addressed questions relating to the Ramblewood East community.
 • Residents of Ramblewood East were encouraged to reach out to Representative Dan Daley and
 Representative Christine Hunschofsky.
 • Commissioner Simmons expressed support for the Haitian community and for women’s
 reproductive rights.
 • Residents were encouraged to apply for the Community Involved Government Committee.

City Manager's Communication

City Manager Babinec thanked staff for their service to the community.

City Attorney's Communication

City Attorney Hearn provided an update on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit case
concerning Commission meetings and public comment. He noted that the ruling recognized commission
meetings as limited public forums, and that the city will honor the ruling moving forward.
Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.


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

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