Coral Springs City Commission Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Commission Chambers, City Hall 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road Coral Springs, FL 33065 Wet Down of New Fire Department Apparatus – Two Rescue Trucks was held prior to the City Commission meeting outside City Hall, at 6:15 p.m. Call to Order Vice Mayor Cerra called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook (attended via telephone) Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra Commissioner Nancy Metayer Bowen Commissioner Joshua Simmons Commissioner Joy Carter Also in attendance: City Manager Frank Babinec City Attorney John Hearn City Clerk Georgia Elliott Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Tamara Hanna, Summit Academy Charter School, 1st Grade Madison Scheidt, Country Hills Elementary, 1st Grade Thomas Scheidt, Coral Springs Middle, 7th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Proclamation, Hindu Heritage Month and Diwali (Mayor Brook) The City Commission proclaimed October 2024 as “Hindu Heritage Month,” and October 31, 2024, as “Diwali Festival of Lights” in the City of Coral Springs. 2. Recognition, Retiring Coral Springs Employee Kim Sanecki (Michael McNally) The City Commission recognized Kim Sanecki for thirty-eight years of exemplary service with the City of Coral Springs. Public Comment • Zuri Ford shared suggestions regarding the Coral Springs Community Garden. • David Spran shared concerns regarding the new trash pickup schedule. • Keith Roberts discussed removing the statue in front of the Police Department and shared concerns relating to a homeless individual in his neighborhood. • Jonnatton Gonzalez shared concerns relating to the Ramblewood East community. • Curt Tiefenbrun thanked City Manager Frank Babinec for his years of service to the city. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements: None Consent Motion: To approve Consent items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Carter 3. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 4. Resolution 2024-041, Interlocal Agreement with Broward County for Master Mobility Plan (CON24-0010) (Julie Krolak) Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2024-041, authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Broward County and the City of Coral Springs for the Surtax-Funded Municipal Transportation Project: Master Mobility and Connectivity Plan (CORA-098). (CON24-0010) Funding Source: Mobility Advancement Program. Strategic Goal: An Active, Healthy Community. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT) 5. Mulch (John Norris) Request to renew the contract for Mulch via the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative Group, City of Pompano Beach, Florida, Bid No. E-28-23, to East Coast Mulch Corp. of Jupiter, Florida, from October 16, 2024 through September 25, 2025, with an option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year terms. The estimated annual expenditure is $200,000. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community. (REQUEST TO RENEW) 6. Special Magistrate Services (George Soberon) Request to renew agreement for Proposal #22-D-027P for Special Magistrate Services to Harry Hipler, P.A. of Dania Beach, Florida from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and agreement for Proposal #22-D-027P for Special Magistrate Services to Nabors, Giblin, & Nickerson P.A. of Tallahassee, Florida from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. The estimated annual expenditure is $50,000. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO RENEW)  7. Technical Rescue Training Prop (Michael McNally) Request to award the purchase and installation of a Technical Rescue Training Prop to Safeware, Inc. of Lanham, Maryland via Fairfax County, Virginia Contract #4400008468 in an amount not to exceed $174,159; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000. Funding Source: Approved UASI budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE) Policy Formation and Direction 8. Use of Forfeiture Funds (Chief McKeone) Request to authorize the use of $1,361,315 in Law Enforcement Trust, $1,000,000 to pay for School Resources Officers' salaries, $250,000 to pay for seasonal School Resource Officers' salaries, to pay up to $70,000 which we will receive from the Broward Sheriff's Office for Task Force Detectives overtime expenses from this point forward, $30,000 for the continuation of the property crimes initiative funding DNA Analysis through private labs as needed, funds to cover the annual continuation fee of $8,815 for CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement) and the annual $2,500 donation to a A Child Is Missing, Inc. Funding Source: Receiving Forfeiture to Expend. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE) Chief Brad McKeone explained the item. Motion: To authorize the use of funds. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Carter Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 9. Pierce Ladder Truck (Chief Whalen) Request to award one (1) Pierce Ladder Truck to Oshkosh Corporation of Oshkosh, Wisconsin through their authorized dealer, Ten 8 Fire & Safety, LLC of Bradenton, Florida via Sourcewell Contract #113021-OKC in an amount not to exceed $1,529,500. Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing, and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO AWARD) Chief John Whalen explained the item. Motion: To award the purchase. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 10. General Professional Engineering/Architect Services (John Norris) Request to amend contract for General Professional Engineering/Architect Services, LOI 20- B-298 to include Broward County’s Transportation Surtax Addendum for Municipal Consultant Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Plantation, Florida. Services are from December 20, 2023 through December 1, 2025, with one (1) additional two (2) year renewal. Funding Source: Mobility Advancement Program (Receiving Grant to Expend). Strategic Goal: An Active, Healthy Community. (REQUEST TO AMEND)  Director John Norris explained the item. Motion: To amend the contract. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Bowen 11. Reappointments, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (Tracey-Ann Anthony) (A) Request to consider the reappointment of Angela Bauldree-Vanbeber to the Not-For- Profit Provider of Affordable Housing seat of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) (B) Request to consider the reappointment of Dale Pazdra to the Essential Services Personnel seat of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) (C) Request to consider the reappointment of Sharmila Ramsarran to the Real Estate Professional seat of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) Assistant Director Tina Jou explained the item. Discussion ensued. Motion: To reappoint Angela Bauldree-Vanbeber to the Not-For-Profit Provider of Affordable Housing seat, Dale Pazdra to the Essential Services Personnel seat, and Sharmila Ramsarran to the Real Estate Professional seat of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Carter Seconder: Commissioner Bowen Commission Communications • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information. • Past and upcoming events were highlighted. • Residents were reminded not to leave their key fobs in their cars. • Thoughts were shared on using forfeiture funds to pay for school resource officers. • Thoughts were shared on eliminating slumlords from the city. • Kim Sanecki was thanked for her service to the city. • Thoughts were shared regarding topics discussed in Public Comment. • City Manager Babinec stated that the violations at Ramblewood East need to come into compliance to qualify for a lien reduction. • Residents were reminded that the next City Commission meeting will be held November 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM. 12. City Manager/City Attorney Annual Review Members of the City Commission expressed their personal evaluations of City Manager Babinec and City Attorney Hearn. Motion: The City Manager was rated as Substantially Above Expectations and was recommended a merit percentage increase consistent with that recommendation. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons  Motion: The City Attorney was rated as Substantially Above Expectations and was recommended a merit percentage increase consistent with that recommendation. Result: Passed (Unanimously) Mover: Mayor Brook Seconder: Commissioner Carter City Manager's Communication City Manager Babinec thanked the Commission for their kind words. He also thanked staff for their dedication and service during Hurricane Milton, and highlighted past and upcoming events. City Attorney's Communication City Attorney Hearn thanked the Commission for their kind words and acknowledged the City Attorney’s Office team. He stated that Broward County had passed its ordinance on House Bill 1365 on October 8 and that there had been a law prohibiting camping on public property since 2002. He noted that city staff had not seen the homeless individual discussed during Public Comment, camping on public property. He explained that staff would have offered services if they had. He also reminded residents that the Supreme Court has been clear that being homeless is not a violation of the law. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. s/ Georgia Elliott ____________________________ Georgia Elliott, CMC City Clerk These minutes are a permanent public record of the City of Coral Springs maintained in the Office of the City Clerk.