Coral Springs City Commission Workshop

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP SUMMARY Thursday, March 13, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall 4:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Call to Order Mayor Scott Brook called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Scott Brook Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Commissioner Shawn Cerra Commissioner Joshua Simmons (Arrived at 4:37 p.m.) Commissioner Joseph McHugh Also in attendance: City Manager Catherine Givens City Attorney John Hearn City Clerk Georgia Elliott Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Commission Workshop Items 1. Solid Waste Authority Presentation (John Norris) Director John Norris introduced Broward County Solid Waste Authority Todd Storti. Mr. Storti reviewed the objectives and progress of his agency. A copy of his presentation was made a part of this meeting summary. Discussion ensued and Mr. Storti fielded questions from the Commission. 2. Staff Updates City Manager Catherine Givens updated the Commission on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school choice window and shared that letter will be issued to the community alerting them of the upcoming opportunity. Ms. Givens requested a Commission representative to help facilitate future discussions with the school board. Consensus was reached to have Commissioner Cerra serve as the Commission representative. A city’s aesthetic update was provided by Ms. Givens.  Commission relationship manager Luwam Ghermay led a discussion on the 2025-26 Board of Director Appointments for the Broward League of Cities. A consensus was reached, and the following appointments were made: Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen to serve as Director, Commissioner Simmons to serve as Alternate, and Commissioner Cerra to serve as Second Alternate. Director Michael McNally provided an event update and reviewed expectations for the March 14 Blarney Bash event. Director Tina Jou provided clarification on the city’s use of an income verification consultant for the housing assistance program. Commission Communications 3. Proclamation Request, Family Abduction Awareness Day (Mayor Brook) A consensus was recached to support the proclamation. 4. Resolution Request, Medicare for All (Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen) There was a lack of consensus to support the resolution. 5. Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital (Vice Mayor Metayer Bowen) An overview of the city’s in-kind support to the facility was led by Deputy City Manager Pazdra. A copy of his handout was made part of this meeting summary packet. A consensus was reached to examine the city’s scope of work and support to the facility at a future workshop. 6. Commission Attended Conferences The Commission reflected on their attendance at various conferences. The following topics were discussed: • Support for a playground at James Hunt Elementary School; • Staff was requested to continue discussions to relocate the post office; • Staff was requested to provide an update on the CSID canal project and tree removal responsibilities at a future workshop; • Staff was requested to discuss the city’s tree trust fund at a future workshop; • Staff informed the Commission that individual briefings will be held to discuss the functionality of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA); • Consensus to recognize the Archdiocese of Miami at the upcoming Barlney Bash event; • Staff was thanked for their dedication and hard work. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 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.