Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Call to Order Mayor Scott Brook called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen (Absent) Commissioner Shawn 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 Nicolas Martinez, Ramblewood Middle, 6th Grade Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations: None. Public Comment • Melissa Donnahoe proposed the city create a public space with art to encourage reflection, inclusion, and community connection. • Jose Morera extended holiday greetings to all. Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements 1. Conditional Use Modification, Foundry Trailer Storage (Auto Mall Parking) (CA25-0003) (Tina Jou) Request to hold quasi-judicial hearing and public hearing to approve petition of Anthony Tisone for Conditional Use Modification (CA22-0003) relative to Land Development Code Section 250638 (Conditional Uses) to permit the storage of motor vehicles at an existing truck, van, and trailer storage facility in the Industrial, Research, and Development (IRD) Zoning District, located at 12640 Wiles Road, legally described as Portions of the southwest one- quarter (SW ¼) and northwest one-quarter (NW ¼) of Section 18, Township 48 South, Range 41; and authorize the City Attorney’s Office to draft an order approving CA25-0003 and adopt said order. (CA25-0003) Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: A Thriving, Resilient Business Community. (REQUEST TO HOLD QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, AUTHORIZE, ADOPT)  City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record, and Director Jou presented the item. A copy of the presentation was entered into the record. The public hearing was opened and closed with no comments. Discussion ensued. Ms. Jou and Mr. Tisone (Coral Springs Auto Mall) fielded questions from the Commission. Mr. Tisone noted a 3-year lease with Foundry and a proposed 7-floor garage with 1,200 spaces, leaving a shortage of about 1,000 spaces. Further discussion followed. Motion: To approve CA25-0003; and authorize and adopt order approving the conditional use. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner McHugh Consent Motion: To approve consent items 2 through 4. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 2. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott) Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of October 22, 2025 Retreat and December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting. (REQUEST TO APPROVE) 3. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Incentive Report 2025 (Tina Jou) Request to approve and adopt the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Incentive Report 2025; and to authorize staff to transmit the report to Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT, AUTHORIZE, TRANSMIT) 4. School Crossing Guard Services (Brad Mock) Request to extend the contract for School Crossing Guard Services via utilization of City of Tamarac, Florida RFP #19-23R to Waterfield Florida Staffing, LLC d/b/a Action Labor of West Palm Beach, Florida from January 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026. The estimated expenditure is $400,000. Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget. Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community. (REQUEST TO EXTEND) Policy Formation and Direction 5. Rescue Vehicles (Chad Maraj) Request to award contract # 26-C-033M for the purchase of Rescue Vehicles to Matheny Motor Truck Co. of Ocala, Florida via Florida Sheriffs Association Bid #FSA23-VEF17.0 in an amount not-to-exceed $1,313,250.60; 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 Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization. (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE) Director Maraj explained the item. Discussion ensued. Motion: To award contract #26-C-033M and authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders within the designated procurement authority.  Result: Passed 5 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner McHugh 6. Forest Hills Resurfacing Project (Chad Maraj) Request to award ITB #26-B-008F, Forest Hills Resurfacing Project to M&M Asphalt Maintenance d/b/a All County Paving of Delray Beach, Florida in the amount of $612,188; 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 Maraj explained the item. Purchasing Manager Machuca explained the bid process. Mr. Maraj and Mr. Machuca fielded questions from the Commission. The Commission requested that, moving forward, staff report the number of Coral Springs businesses responding to bids or requests for proposal (RFP) items. Motion: To award contract ITB #26-B-008F and authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders within the designated procurement authority. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra 7. Appointment, Accessibility Advisory Group (Kathy Reul) Request to consider appointment of Meryl Katlin to the Accessibility Advisory Group. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Director Reul explained the item. Motion: To appoint Meryl Katlin to the Accessibility Advisory Group. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Cerra Seconder: Commissioner Simmons 8. Appointments, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Rob Hunter) Request to consider appointments of Robert Wolf and Leandro Figuereo to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (REQUEST TO APPOINT) Assistant Director Ellis explained the item. Motion: To appoint Robert Wolf to the Conservation Representative seat and Leandro Figuereo to the Chamber of Commerce Representative seat of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner McHugh Commission Communications • Office hours and contact information were provided by the Commission. • Highlighted past and upcoming events: Light Up the Lawn (Dec. 6), Holiday Parade (Dec. 10), Menorah Lighting (Dec. 14), and the Kreul Classic (Dec. 18–22). • Congratulated Officer Mindy Mazzei on retirement. • Acknowledged the bridge dedication to SPC Daniel J. Agami and highlighted House Bill 987’s importance in memorializing fallen heroes.  • Thanked city staff for making the Holiday Parade a success and their dedication to the city. • Emphasized the importance of maintaining inclusivity and community safety during religious observances. • Shared thoughts on supporting those struggling during the holidays and importance of hope and faith. • Highlighted Commissioner Cerra’s honor at the 67th National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner. • Mentioned attendance at 2025 North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism in New Orleans (Dec. 2–4). • Extended holiday greetings to all. City Manager's Communication • Expressed gratitude to the Commission and city staff for their leadership and support throughout the year. • Highlighted past and upcoming events: Holiday Parade (Dec. 10) and Holiday Toy Drive (Dec. 18). • Encouraged residents to walk through, enjoy, and capture memorable photographs at the ArtWalk. • Highlighted past achievements, upcoming Strategic Planning, and use of survey results to shape next year’s budget. • Congratulated Deputy City Manager Pazdra on receiving the Community Service Award from the Broward County City Managers’ Association. • Shared holiday greetings and wished peace for all this season. City Attorney’s Communication 9. Resolution 2025- 055, A Resolution Opposing Repeal of Section 205, Florida Statutes, Relating to Local Business Taxes Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-055, opposing House Bill 103 and Senate Bill 122 which seeks to repeal Section 205 of the Florida Statutes relating to local business taxes; 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) City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Discussion ensued. Motion: To approve Resolution 2025-055. Result: Passed 4 – 0 (Unanimously) Mover: Commissioner Simmons Seconder: Commissioner Cerra Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 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.