Coral Springs City Commission Second Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting

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 These minutes are a permanent public record of the City of Coral Springs maintained in the Office of the City Clerk.