Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road Coral Springs, FL 33065 Call to Order Mayor Scott Brook called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Commissioner Shawn Cerra 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 Blake Mark, Eagle Ridge Elementary, 4th Grade Scarlett Stevens, Pinecrest School, 2nd Grade Michael Stevens, Pinecrest School, 5th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations 1. Recognition, Cindy Brief (City Commission and Kristi Bartlett) The City Commission recognized Cindy Brief for 18 years of leadership as the President and CEO of the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce. 2. Presentation, Coral Springs Hometown Heroes (City Commission) The City Commission presented the Hometown Heroes named below with the banners that publicly honored and recognized service members and veterans in the City of Coral Springs. 3. Recognition, The Importance of Voting Poster Contest Winners (City Commission) The City Commission recognized the winners of the 2024 Voting Poster Contest. Public Comment • Barbara Witte discussed gun safety and requested that the city post information about risk protection orders on the city’s webpage.  • Schneur Teitelbaum shared concerns relating to an event hosted at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. • Curt Tiefenbrun discussed emerging technologies and the economy. • Joy Carter congratulated Cindy Brief on her retirement from the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce. • Kathryn Kvech discussed gun violence and risk protection orders. • Itza Diaz shared concerns relating to the Ramblewood East Community. • Jonnatton Gonzalez shared thoughts on overcoming negativity. • Joe Morera shared concerns relating to electric bicycles and scooters and encouraged residents to volunteer at the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements 4. Ordinance 2025-102, First Reading, Maintenance of Plumbing From Property Line Inward (John Norris) Request to hold public hearing and approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-102, amending Section 2219 of the Land Development Code of the City of Coral Springs, entitled “Plumbing from property line inward shall be maintained by the customer”; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date; and to set a second reading for March 5, 2025. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Public hearing was opened and there were no comments. Public hearing closed. Motion: To approve Ordinance 2025-102 on first reading and set second reading for March 5, 2025. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 5. Ordinance 2025-105, First Reading, Coral Springs Police Officers' Pension Plan (Kathy Reul) Request to hold public hearing and approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-105 amending Chapter 13, Article II of the Code of the City of Coral Springs, entitled "Coral Springs Police Officers' Pension Plan", to update the pension plan in accordance with the Fraternal Order of Police collective bargaining agreements; providing for conflict; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing for an effective date; and to set a second reading for March 5, 2025. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Director Kathy Reul explained the item. Public hearing was opened. Joe Morera requested information on the cost for the item and its impact on future budgets. City Manager Givens provided input. Public hearing closed. City Attorney Hearn confirmed that there is no conflict if Commission McHugh votes on the item.  Motion: To approve Ordinance 2025-105 on first reading and set second reading for March 5, 2025. Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner McHugh Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Consent Motion: To approve Consent item 6. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 6. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summary of February 5, 2025 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 7. Mobile Show Stage (Michael McNally) Request to approve the increase in the not to exceed expenditure amount from $187,000 to $245,212 for the purchase of a mobile show stage to Century Industries, LLC of Sellersburg, Indiana via Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Buy Contract #PR11- 20. Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda. Director Michael McNally explained the item. Motion: To approve the increase. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Policy Formation and Direction 8. N.W. 118th Avenue & Pine Glen Roadway Resurfacing (John Norris) Request to award the contract for Bid #25-C-038 for N.W. 118th Avenue & Pine Glen Roadway Resurfacing to Janice M. Riley, Inc. d/b/a The Paving Lady of Boynton Beach, Florida in the amount of $736,435.37; 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 John Norris explained the item. Motion: To award the contract and authorize the Purchasing Manger to approve change orders within designated procurement authority. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner Simmons  9. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (Stephen Dyer) (A) Request to amend contract for RFP #18-D-026 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. of Yarmouth, Maine to waive certain unpaid license fees, annual support and maintenance fees for the discontinuation of select software modules that are not essential for city operations that will result in a credit of $185,400. (B) Request to amend contract for RFP #18-D-026 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. of Yarmouth, Maine and increase the total contract spend by $82,049. Funding Source: Approved Capital and Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO AMEND) Director Stephen Dyer explained the item. Motion: To amend the contracts. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Vice Mayor Bowen 10. Appointment, Multicultural Advisory Committee (Michael McNally) Request to consider the appointment of Richard Myers to the Multicultural Advisory Committee. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Director Michael McNally explained the item. Motion: To appoint Richard Myers to the Multicultural Advisory Committee. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Vice Mayor Bowen Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 11. Reappointment, Historical Advisory Committee (Lynne Martzall) Request to consider reappointment of Karl Miller to the Historical Advisory Committee. (REQUEST TO REAPPOINT) Director Lynne Martzall explained the item. Motion: To reappoint Karl Miller to the Historical Advisory Committee. Result: Passed 5 - 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner McHugh Commission Communications 12. Item Pulled. • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information. • There was a request to promote risk protection orders in the city. City Attorney Hearn provided input. • Past and upcoming events were highlighted. • An update was provided on the Ramblewood East Community, advising that an investigation has been opened by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.  • Black History Month was recognized. • Residents were encouraged to visit the city’s website for information on recycling properly. • The Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy and memorial services were acknowledged. • Mayor Brook noted that he may not be able to attend the February 26 Workshop. City Manager's Communication City Manager Givens stated that the strategic plan will be brought before the City Commission in April, highlighted past and upcoming events, and congratulated newly appointed principal of Hunt Elementary School Carla Hart. City Attorney's Communication City Attorney Hearn noted that all motorized vehicles are prohibited on city sidewalks but that there is no specific ordinance. He advised that staff would look into the matter. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 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.