Coral Springs City Commission Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Commission Chambers, City Hall 9:00 AM 9500 West Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Call to Order Mayor Scott Brook called the meeting to order at 9:13 a.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen (Attended via telephone.) Commissioner Shawn Cerra Commissioner Joshua Simmons Commissioner Joseph McHugh Also in attendance: City Manager Catherine Givens Deputy City Attorney Andrew Dunkiel City Clerk Georgia Elliott Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Coral Springs Charter School Students Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Recognition, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Committee Members (City Commission) The City Commission recognized the members of the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Committee for their exceptional efforts and dedication in making the 36th Annual Celebration a success. 2. Proclamation, Black History Month (City Commission) The City Commission proclaimed February 2026 as “Black History Month” in the City of Coral Springs in recognition of the extraordinary contributions that African Americans have made to our community and nation. 3. Proclamation, National Donor Day (Robert Hunter) The City Commission proclaimed February 14, 2026 as "National Donor Day" in the City of Coral Springs. Frank Molino and Darin Tufo from Parks & Recreation accepted the Donor Recognition proclamation. Public Comment • Sheryar Wahid shared takeaways from the South Florida Muslim Federation annual conference that was held at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. • Joe Morera noted the faded striping on city roads and asked about the timeline for restriping. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements: None. Consent Motion: To approve consent items 4 through 6. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 4. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of January 21, 2026 Retreat and January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 5. Tree Trimming Services (Chad Maraj) Request to renew RFP No. 24-G-042 for Tree Trimming Services, to Cutters Edge Lawn & Maintenance, Inc. of Davie, Florida and EDJ Tree Service LLC of Plantation, Florida, from February 21, 2026 through February 20, 2028 with an option to renew for one (1) additional two-year (2) term; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute and approve the remaining renewal. The estimated annual expenditure is $300,000. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community. (REQUEST TO RENEW, AUTHORIZE) 6. Proclamation, American Heart Month (John Whalen) Request that the City Commission proclaim February 2026 as "American Heart Month" in the City of Coral Springs and encourage the community to learn lifesaving CPR techniques by signing up for classes, offered by the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety at a reduced price during February. (REQUEST TO PROCLAIM) The Commission encouraged the community to register for lifesaving skills training on the following website: csrips.edu/CPR. Policy Formation and Direction 7. Appointment, Accessibility Advisory Group (Kathy Reul) Request to consider appointment of Jennifer Levi to the Accessibility Advisory Group. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Ms. Soubra presented the item. The Commission expressed appreciation for Ms. Levi’s leadership in the community. Motion: To appoint Jennifer Levi to the Accessibility Advisory Group. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Simmons  8. Appointments, Community Redevelopment Agency (Kristi Bartlett) Request to consider four appointments to the Community Redevelopment Agency: (A) Request to appoint Bernard Moyle or James Lozano to the Finance Member seat. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Ms. Bartlett explained the item. Discussion ensued. The Commission recognized Mr. Moyle for his continued community service. Motion: To appoint Bernard Moyle to the Finance Member seat. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Cerra (B) Request to reappoint Lorna Burton-Brown to the General Member seat. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) Motion: To reappoint Lorna Burton-Brown to the General Member seat. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner McHugh (C) Request to reappoint Scott Gilman to the General Member seat. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) Motion: To reappoint Scott Gilman to the General Member seat. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons (D) Request to reappoint Germain Bebe to the Urban Design Member seat. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) Motion: To reappoint Germain Bebe to the Urban Design Member seat. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons Discussion ensued. The Commission thanked Mr. Bebe for his continued service to the community. 9. Appointment, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Rob Hunter) Request to consider appointment of Tony Riggi to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Mr. Hunter explained the item. Motion: To appoint Tony Riggi to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 10. Appointments, Public Art Committee (Tina Jou) Request to consider four appointments to the Public Art Committee: (A) Request to appoint Joyce Mallis to the Private Citizen seat.  (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Ms. Jou explained the item. Motion: To appoint Joyce Mallis to the Private Citizen seat. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Simmons (B) Request to appoint Orellana Smith to the Alternate seat to complete the balance of an unexpired term concluding 6/7/2028. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Motion: To appoint Orellana Smith to the Alternate seat to complete the balance of an unexpired term concluding 6/7/2028. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra (C) Request to appoint Ana Rubin Reyes to the Arts Educator seat. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Motion: To appoint Ana Rubin Reyes to the Arts Educator seat. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra (D) Request to reappoint Jorge Cifuentes to the Architect/Landscape Architect or related field seat. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) Motion: To reappoint Jorge Cifuentes to the Architect/Landscape Architect or related field seat. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Commission Communications • Contact information and office hours were provided by the Commission. • Past and upcoming city events were highlighted. • Extended wishes for a happy Black History Month and recognized the significant contributions of the African American community. • Spoke on Judge Ana Reyes’ ruling regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and expressed support for the Haitian community. • Expressed gratitude to the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Committee for awarding college scholarships to 25 local students. • Recognized Intergovernmental Affairs Administrator Amanda Wheeler for her outstanding service and commitment. • Extended thanks to staff and community members for their efforts in the Keep Coral Springs Beautiful Clean-Up. • Reflected on the South Florida Muslim Federation Annual Conference. • Announced that the Commission Strategic Planning Retreat will take place next week. • Shared key takeaways from participation in the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days and Broward Days.  • Encouraged the community to attend the State of the City 2026 and Community Concert on February 6. • Thanked staff for their efforts in making Campout Coral Springs 2026 a success. • Addressed community awareness on immigration issues and stressed the importance of fairness and inclusion. • Called for reflection on the lives lost and impacted by the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as the 8th anniversary approaches. • Urged everyone to embrace love and compassion and promote unity across all differences. City Manager's Communication • Past and upcoming city events were highlighted. • Praised Coral Springs Charter School students for their civic engagement and attendance at today's meeting. • Highlighted Coral Springs native Andrew Torgashev for earning a spot on the U.S. Figure Skating Team for the 2026 Winter Olympics. • Noted that the Commission Strategic Planning Retreat will be held next week. • Encouraged the community to view city accomplishments by exploring the Coral Springs 360 publication online: https://www.coralsprings.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Coral- Springs-360. • Invited residents to participate in the upcoming Keep Coral Springs Beautiful Clean-Up. City Attorney's Communication 11. Resolution 2026-005, A Resolution Opposing House Joint Resolution 203 Providing for Phased Out Elimination of Non-School Ad Valorem Tax Revenue Significantly Eroding Local Government Home Rule Authority Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2026-005, opposing House Joint Resolution 203 in the 2026 Florida Legislative Session which provides for a phased out elimination of non- school ad valorem tax revenue and significantly erodes local government home rule authority; 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) Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen departed the meeting. Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2026-0005. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Deputy City Attorney Dunkiel announced that the city successfully obtained a settlement for the unsafe Villa Bianca Condominium structure. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.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.