Coral Springs City Commission Strategic Planning Retreat

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT SUMMARY Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Multi-Purpose Room, Public Safety and 10:00 AM Public Works Complex 4150 NW 120 Avenue Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Call to Order Mayor Brook called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.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 Sr. Deputy City Attorney Sherry Whitacre City Clerk Georgia Elliott Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Commission Retreat Items 1. Opening Remarks City Manager Givens opened the session by highlighting the goals and purpose of the City’s two‑day strategic planning workshop. This was followed by an interactive activity in which the Commission and staff shared what they value most about Coral Springs. 2. Stakeholder Data & Feedback Jason Morado of ETC Institute presented the residential and business survey results. A copy of his presentation was included in the summary packet. Staff then shared additional survey findings covering the City Employee Survey, Stakeholder SWOC Analysis, and input from City boards, committees, and groups. Following each presentation, discussion ensued, and Mr. Morado along with staff responded to questions from the Commission. A brief recess was taken from 12:11 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. 3. Delivering on the Strategic Plan Activity: Aligned to Advance Nicole Giordano facilitated a guided activity with the Commission focused on aligning and advancing the City’s Strategic Plan projects. Senior staff then provided updates on their respective initiatives and addressed questions from the Commission. 4. New Business Attraction & Opportunities Kyle Cofer and Kaleb Wilson of The Retail Coach provided an update on the City’s retail strategy. During the discussion, Commission members shared their vision for preferred establishments and expressed interest in continued collaboration with staff to support the City’s economic development initiatives. Mr. Cofer noted that several new establishments may begin arriving within the next few months. He further acknowledged that while this work is part of a long‑term strategy, additional new establishments are anticipated to enter the market within the next 12 months. A brief recess was taken from 3:08 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. 5. Vision in Motion City Manager Givens reviewed the key outcomes of the strategic plan for 2025 and outlined the planned actions moving forward. Lynne Martzall introduced a new webpage that allows residents to submit rumors or concerns for staff clarification, helping to address and dispel misinformation. The webpage address is https://coralsprings.gov/rumors. 6. New Commission Concepts • Consensus was reached to introduce a Summer Public Speaking Workshop Series for local students next summer. • Consensus was reached to include an All-You-Can-Eat Wing Eating Contest as part of the City’s Fourth of July celebrations. • Consensus was reached to have staff research and explore the possibility of establishing a connection with a city in Israel and Ukraine to foster collaboration and cultural exchange. A brief recess was taken from 4:19 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. 7. Broward Days Executive Summary Amanda Wheeler presented the Broward Days Executive Summary and responded to questions from the Commission. 8. Staff Initiatives Staff provided project updates and responded to questions. • Consensus was reached to proceed with the $2 million dollar renovations of the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. • Consensus to remain status quo with the Betti Straddling Skate Park. 9. Closing Remarks  Ms. Givens and Mayor Brook delivered closing remarks. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. /s/ Georgia Elliott _________________________ Georgia Elliott, CMC City Clerk