[0:09] >> Good evening.
[0:10] Good evening.
[0:11] I can't hear it.
[0:14] Is it on?
[0:15] Good evening.
[0:16] I don't think it's working.
[0:18] Joe, it's not Working.
[0:22] Oh, that's better.
[0:26] Can you hear me?
[0:29] Oh, yeah.
[0:31] All right.
[0:34] Welcome, welcome.
[0:38] Calling the meeting to order.
[0:41] The energy in here tonight is --
[0:45] I think we wish every commission meeting started off like.
[0:49] Welcome to Coconut Creek Commission meeting.
[0:52] We are happy to have you here.
[0:54] We have lots to celebrate at the beginning of this meeting
[0:56] lots of great information.
[0:58] Agenda item number 9 has been removed from tonight's agenda
[1:03] and will not be heard.
[1:06] City clerk, what -- well, we didn't really hear it because we
[1:10] were all so excited about the meeting.
[1:11] What was the that was playing in the background?
[1:15] >> Mayor, the music selection for tonight was "Run
[1:20] For The Podium" by Hans Zimmer.
[1:24] I assure you, it's a wonderful song.
[1:29] >> What was the meeting behind the song choice tonight?
[1:32] >> The title is always do your best and achieve your highest
[1:38] aspirations.
[1:38] For the City Commission meeting on the 10th,
[1:43] our wonderful city attorney will be making the selection.
[1:47] As we begin, we ask all mobile devices be silenced.
[1:52] Speak clearly directly into the microphone
[1:54] remember to mute your microphone when you're not speaking.
[1:56] Should anyone experience difficulty hearing at anytime,
[1:58] please raise your hand and a hearing device
[2:00] will be provided to you in.
[2:01] Thank you for your cooperation.
[2:05] >> Clerk, can you please call the roll?
[2:09] >> (Calling roll)
[2:27] >> All right, so we are going to do the Pledge of Allegiance.
[2:30] Do we have our three elementary principles -- principals here?
[2:40] Come on down, because you are going to lead
[2:43] the Pledge of Allegiance.
[2:44] Surprise.
[2:45] Show us how it's done.
[2:48] [Applause]
[2:55] Right there is cool.
[2:56] Whatever you want.
[2:59] You start.
[3:05] >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States
[3:05] of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
[3:05] one nation under God, indivisible,
[3:07] with liberty and justice for all.
[3:19] >> Thank you.
[3:20] We have lots to celebrate with them tonight,
[3:23] so I figured it was only fitting.
[3:26] City attorney?
[3:29] >> Thank you, mayor.
[3:30] This meeting is being conducted live
[3:31] with a physical quorum present.
[3:33] The material for today's meeting is available online.
[3:36] Anyone wishing to appeal any decision will
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[3:42] and for such purpose, may need to ensure
[3:44] that a verbatim recording of the proceedings
[3:46] is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which
[3:48] the appeal is to be based.
[3:50] The archive of this meeting may be requested from the City Clerk
[3:53] or may be heard online.
[3:55] If you haven't already, please silence your mobile devices.
[3:59] If you must take a phone call, please excuse yourself
[4:02] and step outside.
[4:03] Respect and proper decorum will be maintained
[4:06] throughout the meeting.
[4:07] Outbursts, cheering, cheering, or applause
[4:11] can impair the rights of others and derail
[4:12] the decision making process.
[4:16] >> Thank you.
[4:17] So we have lots to celebrate at the beginning of our meeting.
[4:20] We are going to kick it off with some brand new police officers.
[4:24] We are going to swear them in.
[4:26] We are going to have a swearing in ceremony
[4:27] for new police officers Tynasha Logan, Jerry Moore,
[4:33] and Deshawn Warren.
[4:34] And chief of police -- there he is.
[4:36] Good evening -- he's going to do the presentation for us
[4:44] .
[4:45] >> Good evening.
[4:45] Let me start By calling up -- come on up,
[4:53] so they can stare at you instead of me.
[4:58] All right, let's start with Officer Logan.
[5:03] Officer Tynasha Logan is proud to say she was born and raised
[5:06] in Miami, Florida.
[5:08] Growing up there taught her the values
[5:10] of strength, perseverance, and the importance of community.
[5:14] She earned her bachelor's degree at Saint Thomas University
[5:16] majoring in psychology, with a minor in Criminal Justice.
[5:20] As she continues this journey, she
[5:22] would like to express her heartfelt gratitude
[5:23] to the city of Coconut Creek for this opportunity.
[5:26] In addition, she would like to thank her family, friends,
[5:29] and mentor for their unwavering support, encouragement,
[5:32] and belief in her.
[5:34] Officer Logan said she would not be where she is today
[5:37] without them, and she is truly grateful
[5:39] to have them by her side as she pursues her dream of serving
[5:42] her community.
[5:45] Officer Logan's goal is to become the best police
[5:49] officer she can be.
[5:50] She believes that law enforcement is more than just
[5:52] a job.
[5:52] It's a calling, and she wants to serve as a positive role model,
[5:55] protect her community, and make a meaningful difference
[5:57] in the lives of others.
[5:58] Here to support Officer Logan are
[6:00] her mother, father, siblings, mentor, and many friends.
[6:05] Next is Officer Moore.
[6:08] Officer Jerry Moore graduated from Deerfield Beach High School
[6:14] with a 3.7 GPA.
[6:16] After graduation, he enlisted in the US Army as an 11th Bravo,
[6:20] which is Infantry.
[6:21] Upon graduating from basic training,
[6:23] he was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas,
[6:25] where he was sent to South Korea as a temporary duty
[6:27] station for nine months.
[6:29] Upon leaving active duty, Officer Moore
[6:31] served another two years in the National Guard.
[6:35] Officer Moore then began his law enforcement career
[6:37] as a police officer for the city of Fort Myers,
[6:39] where he served from 2019 to 2025.
[6:42] Upon his return home, he worked for the city
[6:46] for a little over a year before being
[6:49] hired by the City of Coconut Creek and calling it home.
[6:52] Officer Moore looks forward to continuing his law enforcement
[6:55] career with the city and serving his community.
[6:56] Here to support him are his mother and his father.
[7:03] And Officer Warren.
[7:06] Office Deshawn Warren was born and raised
[7:09] in Boca Raton, Florida.
[7:10] In 2017, he earned his bachelor's degree
[7:12] in business administration with a minor in Legal Studies.
[7:15] On April 29th, 2026, officer Warren graduated from Miami Dade
[7:19] College School of Justice.
[7:21] He was selected as -- and received the Athletic Award.
[7:26] Deshawn will always cherish these honors
[7:28] because they represent the leadership, discipline
[7:32] he strives to bring into every aspect of his life.
[7:34] Officer Warren said it is truly an honor
[7:36] to stand before you today as he begins
[7:38] his career with the City of Coconut Creek Police Department.
[7:40] First and foremost, he thanks God.
[7:43] Without his guidance, strength, and grace,
[7:45] Deshawn said he would not be standing here today.
[7:48] He also wanted to thank his parents, his family, and friends
[7:51] for believing in him, encouraging him, and reminding
[7:53] him to keep pushing forward.
[7:55] Deshawn advised becoming a police officer was once a dream,
[7:59] but now it has been brought to reality.
[8:01] He looks forward to serving others
[8:02] with integrity, compassion, humility,
[8:05] and being able to make a positive difference
[8:06] in our community.
[8:07] Here to support Officer Warren or his mother and father.
[8:10] Round of applause for all three, please.
[8:16] [Applause]
[8:24] City Clerk, would you please administer the oath?
[8:28] Would you please turn?
[9:37] [Applause]
[9:44] All right.
[9:45] Officer Logan will be pinned by her father.
[9:48] Can you please come up on stage?
[9:52] Officer Moore will be pinned by his mother.
[9:54] And Officer Warren will be pinned by his father.
[9:57] Can you folks please come up?
[9:59] You do have the badges I hope, right?
[10:04] You're allowed two pokes, minimum -- at least two pokes.
[10:12] Okay, you can pin your officers.
[11:01] If you could just stay up there, let's
[11:05] get one picture of all of you together.
[11:14] And could the officers just stay up there
[11:17] for a picture with the commissioners, and everybody
[11:20] else could please come down?
[12:06] Thank you.
[12:07] And welcome to the family.
[12:12] Welcome.
[12:14] [Applause]
[12:45] >> All right, Chief, stand back up --
[12:52] a ceremonial recognizing the promotion of David Tablada
[12:57] to Lieutenant and police officer Michael Giuttari to Sergeant.
[13:01] Take it away.
[13:04] >> This time I would like to Welcome Sergeant Giuttari
[13:11] and Lieutenant Tablada.
[13:14] All right, let's start with Sergeant Giuttari.
[13:20] After graduating from high school in 2007,
[13:22] he attended Valencia College in Orlando from 2007 to 2009,
[13:28] where he studied criminal justice, demonstrating
[13:30] early commitment to his career in public service,
[13:32] he self-sponsored his way through the Valencia Criminal
[13:35] Justice Institute Police Academy while also maintaining part time
[13:37] employment.
[13:38] Sergeant Giuttari officially joined the Coconut Creek Police
[13:42] Department in January of 2010.
[13:43] Throughout his tenure, he has served eight years on patrol,
[13:47] establishing a foundation in community policing and emergency
[13:50] response.
[13:51] In 2012, he entered a position on the Swat team,
[13:55] where he remains an active member today.
[13:57] Throughout his career on Swat team,
[13:58] he has held positions as operator, sniper, training
[14:02] coordinator, sniper team leader.
[14:04] He currently serves as one of the agency's two entry team
[14:07] leaders.
[14:08] In 2015, Sergeant Giuttari became a field training officer,
[14:13] personally mentoring and training more than 20 officers
[14:16] in fundamental tactics and procedures.
[14:18] His commitment to training expanded in 2018,
[14:22] when he selected -- when he was selected as full time training
[14:25] officer within the Employee Development Unit.
[14:28] In this capacity, he has become a certified instructor
[14:31] in several critical disciplines including firearms, Taser,
[14:34] defensive tactics, first aid, and emergency vehicle
[14:37] operations.
[14:38] Furthermore, as the agency armorer,
[14:41] he is responsible for the inspection, servicing,
[14:43] and operational readiness of all of the department-issued weapons
[14:47] and firearms.
[14:48] Sergeant Giuttari is also a veteran of the United States
[14:50] Coast Guard Reserve.
[14:51] He enlisted in 2016 and served as a Maritime enforcement
[14:55] specialist.
[14:56] Assigned to a port security unit,
[14:59] he specialized in anti-terrorism and force protection
[15:02] for high value assets.
[15:04] In 2022, he deployed to Guantanamo Bay Cuba,
[15:09] in support of Operation Freedom, Sentinel,
[15:11] and assisted a joint service task force
[15:14] in securing strategic American assets in the region.
[15:16] He served concurrently as a full time police
[15:19] officer and active reservist until his honorable discharge
[15:22] in 2024.
[15:24] Sergeant Giuttari motto is, true leadership isn't
[15:28] about weathering the storm.
[15:29] It's about leading others through it.
[15:31] Sergeant Giuttari is joined this evening
[15:34] by his mother, his fiancé, and his son.
[15:39] [Applause]
[15:45] Lieutenant Tablada -- Lieutenant David Tablada was born
[15:54] in Nicaragua, and while very young,
[15:55] his family and he moved to Florida where he has proudly
[15:57] resided ever since.
[15:58] David graduated from South Miami Senior High School
[16:00] before attending Miami Dade College where
[16:02] he earned his associate's degree in computer information Systems.
[16:04] He's the proud father of a 21 year old son
[16:07] and the proud father of a new baby
[16:10] boy with the love of his life, Amanda.
[16:13] Lieutenant Tablada professional journey
[16:16] began in the aviation industry.
[16:17] Through hard work, determination,
[16:19] he advanced within the field and was eventually
[16:22] given the opportunity to become a business owner.
[16:25] Despite David's success in aviation,
[16:28] he always maintained a strong passion
[16:29] for serving and protecting others.
[16:32] In 2012, Lieutenant Tablada attended and graduated
[16:37] from the Miami Dade Police Academy
[16:38] with the goal of building a career in law enforcement.
[16:40] He began his career in law enforcement in 2013
[16:43] and has since served in multiple roles,
[16:46] including Road Patrol officer, Field Training officer, Criminal
[16:50] Investigations section detective,
[16:51] and as training officer in the Employee Development Unit.
[16:54] David was later promoted to Sergeant,
[16:57] serving as the supervisor of the Employee Development Unit,
[16:59] and subsequently as Detective Sergeant
[17:02] overseeing the Special Enforcement team.
[17:04] In addition to his supervisory responsibilities,
[17:07] Lieutenant Tablada currently serves
[17:08] as an assistant team leader on our Swat team
[17:10] and as a Swat team sniper.
[17:12] Throughout his career, Lieutenant Tablada
[17:16] has remained committed to leadership,
[17:18] training, and protecting the community with integrity
[17:21] and professionalism.
[17:22] Here to support Lieutenant Tablada are the love of his
[17:25] life, Amanda, at their newborn -- their newborn baby,
[17:32] and family members.
[17:36] [Applause]
[17:38] So Sergeant Giuttari will be pinned by his son,
[17:43] so come on up, and Lieutenant Tablada
[17:47] will be pinned tonight by Amanda.
[17:49] You can come on up.
[17:54] And pin away, whenever you are ready -- a couple of pokes.
[18:40] All right.
[18:42] Can we get one picture with the family?
[18:48] Hold on.
[18:51] [Applause]
[19:04] Okay, thank you.
[19:05] Mike and Dave, you stay up there.
[19:08] Commissioners?
[19:57] [Applause]
[20:04] All right , can we just get one more picture?
[20:08] All uniformed personnel, join our lieutenant and Sergeant
[20:12] on stage for a group picture, please.
[21:39] [Music playing]
[21:53] >> You got it!
[21:54] That was for you.
[21:56] That was for all of you, all right?
[22:00] >> Oh, that's hysterical.
[22:07] >> That was an impromptu, you know, musical selection.
[22:29] All right.
[22:32] Awesome, awesome, awesome.
[22:36] Congratulations.
[22:37] We really have the -- we have the best police force there is.
[22:44] Commissioner Railey, I figured you were going to say something.
[22:50] Do you want to?
[22:52] You're more than welcome to.
[22:53] All right, so now, we are going to transition --
[22:58] a presentation recognizing three wonderful institutions,
[23:03] part of our community, that had some great gains this year
[23:09] for our students, for our community --
[23:14] Coconut Creek K-8 Academy of Excellence,
[23:18] Tradewinds elementary, and Winston Park Elementary
[23:21] for achieving an A school grade for the 2025, 2026 school year.
[23:29] And we are going to have government affairs manager
[23:38] to conduct the presentation.
[23:42] >> Thank you.
[23:42] Good evening Mayor and Commissioners.
[23:44] Tonight we have the pleasure of recognizing three of our Coconut
[23:46] Creek schools that improved their grades from A B
[23:48] to an A for the 2025, 2026 school year.
[23:52] Achieving an A rating is an important accomplishment.
[23:55] It reflects the work happening throughout the entire school,
[23:58] from the leadership of the principal to the dedication
[24:01] of the teachers and the staff, to the hard work of the students
[24:04] and support of their families.
[24:06] This is an incredible achievement,
[24:07] and we are very pleased to recognize our three
[24:10] principals and the school teams tonight for their hard work
[24:12] and success.
[24:13] We are also very pleased to have Broward County public School
[24:17] superintendent dr. Howard Hepburn
[24:21] and our new North Regional Superintendent here tonight,
[24:25] and I would like to invite both of them
[24:26] to come forward and join us for a photo
[24:28] as we recognize our three schools with a certificate
[24:30] of recognition from the city.
[24:32] If you could join us?
[24:36] [Applause]
[24:39] Up on the dias, yes.
[24:42] Thank you.
[24:45] Our first school is Coconut Creek K-8 Academy of Excellence,
[24:52] led by principal read.
[24:55] If you are here with your team, if you could come on up.
[25:05] And mayor and commission, if you want,
[25:09] we could take individual pictures for the schools,
[25:11] if you want to come up for a photo.
[26:22] Before I lose the mayor and commission,
[26:25] our next school is Tradewinds Elementary School,
[26:28] led by Dr. Elie.
[26:40] [Background conversation]
[27:53] And our last and final school is Winston Park Elementary
[27:57] led by Principal O'Neal.
[29:21] >> All right, very cool.
[29:23] Thank you so much for leading that.
[29:28] Congratulations, again, to you guys.
[29:31] It's really awesome.
[29:32] Very cool.
[29:33] Don't leave, though, because your boss is about to present.
[29:36] So don't walk out.
[29:39] Don't leave.
[29:41] Don't worry, Dr. Hepburn.
[29:44] I will take notes if I see anyone leaving.
[29:46] Now we are going to transition into a presentation
[29:48] from Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn, chief of staff John
[29:55] Sullivan, to provide an update on the secure the Next
[29:57] Generation referendum renewal.
[29:59] Dr. Hepburn, the floor is yours.
[30:04] >> Thank you, and good evening.
[30:05] I see the, butterfly Capitol world knows how to have fun.
[30:09] Absolutely.
[30:09] Thank you for having us.
[30:10] Thank you for giving us just a moment
[30:12] to talk about the next generation referendum.
[30:14] As I said earlier, I saw some of the commission earlier,
[30:17] the mayor, and also nice to see you, vice-mayor,
[30:22] and the rest of the Commission.
[30:24] Thank you for your continued partnership and support
[30:32] of our schools.
[30:34] We appreciate all of that, and the continued partnership
[30:38] is what it takes to make the magic happen.
[30:40] We will talk about some of that magic and our accomplishment.
[30:43] I'm here with our Chief of Staff, Mr. John Sullivan.
[30:50] We will tag team on the presentation.
[30:51] Also, to make our lawyers happy, I just
[30:53] want to inform everybody that we are here to educate and inform
[30:56] and not to advocate.
[30:57] I want to make sure you understand
[30:59] what we are using our dollars for currently
[31:01] and also what we plan to use the dollars
[31:03] for in the future, if the referendum is to surpass.
[31:06] I definitely want to talk about some of our accomplishments
[31:09] and just recognize some wonderful individuals behind me,
[31:14] our educators, that make the magic happen in our classroom.
[31:17] We are A-rated back to back to back three-peat school district.
[31:26] No D and F rate in any of our schools.
[31:31] Our traditional, district-operated high school --
[31:36] alternative schools and also charter schools equates
[31:39] to a 91.4% graduation rate.
[31:51] What that means for the public --
[31:53] we really challenge our kids with rigorous coursework,
[31:55] college-level coursework and high school where kids are
[31:57] earning college credit before they graduate,
[31:59] which equates to a lot of scholarship dollars, as well.
[32:04] In order to be prepared for that,
[32:05] we are actually exposing our middle school students
[32:07] to a lot of high school level courses, as well in.
[32:10] There's one accomplishment that we
[32:11] have for the 2025, 2026 school year,
[32:13] and that's the Cambridge District
[32:15] of the year for large district.
[32:16] There's only one large district in the nation that earned that
[32:19] recognition this year -- during the 2025, 2026 year,
[32:23] and that was Broward County public schools.
[32:26] We beat out every large school district in the nation.
[32:29] Absolutely.
[32:29] Always want to remind the public of our skill.
[32:34] We are a very large school district, sixth largest school
[32:37] district in the nation, second largest school
[32:39] district in the state, Miami-Dade being
[32:42] the first largest in the state.
[32:44] We have about 236,000 students, about 180 of those students are
[32:48] in our district-operated schools.
[32:51] The others are in our charter schools.
[32:52] We have about 325 schools, and we have about 86 charter
[33:01] schools, 27,000 employees, in the class of 2026 earned $617
[33:08] million worth of scholarships.
[33:10] That's the result of challenging our students in high school
[33:13] and exposing them to rigorous coursework and college level
[33:18] coursework in our schools.
[33:19] It equates to a lot of scholarship dollars.
[33:21] That is actually $200 million higher than the class of 2025.
[33:25] Looking forward to seeing what the class of 2027
[33:27] does and beat out the class of 2026.
[33:30] No pressure, class of 2027.
[33:32] Again, triple A rating for the past three years.
[33:39] If you look at the bottom row, about four years ago,
[33:42] we had our share of B and F schools and C schools,
[33:48] and comparable when it came to A and B schools.
[33:51] We have since demolished all of our D and F schools.
[33:54] We have reduced those by about 100% three years ago.
[33:58] We have increased our a --
[34:03] A by over 130%.
[34:06] That happens because of these guys,
[34:09] right here, our principals, assistant principals, teachers,
[34:14] the folks that are not in the room,
[34:16] are the custodians, bus drivers, the people in our admin
[34:18] buildings and cubicles, the hundreds of thousands
[34:21] of volunteers across Broward County
[34:23] and partnerships with cities such as the city of Coconut
[34:26] Creek and all of our other partners across the county.
[34:29] It takes truly a village to have these accomplishments.
[34:32] These are some of the grades for your local schools
[34:35] here in the city of Coconut Creek.
[34:38] Just to recognize your A-rated elementary schools and your K
[34:50] through 8 Academy.
[34:52] With that -- y'all got me excited.
[34:54] I've got to transfer it over to Mr. Sullivan who's
[34:58] going to talk about all the things we
[35:00] do with the dollars we receive locally here in Broward County.
[35:05] >> He gets to talk about the accomplishments,
[35:07] and I get to talk about taxes.
[35:08] A fun.
[35:09] Good evening.
[35:10] John Sullivan, chief of Staff.
[35:11] Thank you so much for the opportunity not only
[35:13] to brief the commission, but your residents, as well.
[35:17] The residents are used to seeing this
[35:19] on the primary ballot since 2018.
[35:21] We go every four years.
[35:23] But statute changed, so now it's in the November ballot.
[35:27] That's why you didn't see it this primary.
[35:29] They will see it on the November 3rd ballot when they were
[35:32] deciding whether or not to support us.
[35:34] Again, this is a renewal of our existing referendum.
[35:36] It is not a new tax.
[35:38] It is a tax that exists today.
[35:44] I'm sure everyone here in the audience, commission,
[35:47] myself included, got our notices.
[35:49] This is already on it.
[35:51] This is for four years.
[35:53] It would be impacting the 2027 and 2028 school year.
[35:57] The referendum -- the new one would generate about $358
[36:01] million across all of our schools,
[36:03] and that includes our charter schools.
[36:05] It really funds three buckets within the referendum,
[36:08] which is teacher and staff compensation supplements --
[36:12] that is our frontline workers, so not only our teachers,
[36:15] but our bus drivers, custodial workers, cafeteria workers,
[36:18] everyone who has an impact on our students,
[36:20] including our site leaders, as well.
[36:22] The second bucket is our school safety personnel.
[36:26] We know the cities, including your city, partner with us,
[36:31] and it is a financial burden to the city,
[36:33] so do we appreciate that partnership.
[36:35] On the onset of the original referendum back in 2018,
[36:38] that contribution rate was about $55,000,
[36:40] with the continuation of the referendums,
[36:44] we were able to increase it to a current $119,000.
[36:47] We hope to continue having those conversations on how to continue
[36:51] to increase it, because we know it's a burden to the city's.
[36:53] But we do -- cities.
[36:58] But we do appreciate the partnership
[37:00] and keeping all our schools safe.
[37:01] The third and final bucket is the mental health personnel.
[37:04] Again, not a new tax -- existing.
[37:07] It is a renewal.
[37:08] Just want to point that out again.
[37:10] These are some of the items that it funds.
[37:13] So currently com at the referendum funds $173 million
[37:17] in our compensation supplements for teachers and eligible staff.
[37:21] It funds over 393 school safety personnel and also about $1.7
[37:27] million in software, including our panic buttons --
[37:32] all our staff members have a panic button on them now.
[37:35] It's critical.
[37:35] It saves the seconds and connects to law enforcement
[37:37] if they press it a certain number of times.
[37:40] So it will fund security measures such as that
[37:43] through the current referendum.
[37:44] And then we fund about 224 mental health personnel.
[37:48] So I won't go too much into what is a bond and referendum.
[37:54] I did just want to spell out that the bond is
[37:56] for our facilities.
[37:57] Obviously, I don't have to tell anyone in the room,
[37:59] there's been some negative press in that bond.
[38:01] But the superintendent has done a good job
[38:05] of closing out that program with the work delays.
[38:08] This is separate and apart.
[38:09] The referendum does not fund our facilities program.
[38:12] That is the bond.
[38:13] The referendum has been audited since the original back in 2018.
[38:15] It has been found to be spent appropriately, according
[38:19] to the ballot language.
[38:21] I won't read the ballot language entirely,
[38:24] just wanted to point out that this is the ballot language that
[38:27] the voters will see when they decide whether or not to support
[38:30] it on that November 3rd ballot.
[38:32] The board has taken a vote, officially,
[38:35] to allocate if the referendum was successful.
[38:38] 90% would go towards our compensation and 10%
[38:43] for safety and mental health.
[38:45] The referendum is really the only mechanism
[38:49] that the board has to generate additional funds outside
[38:52] of our state allocation.
[38:53] We know that's not enough.
[38:56] We are not unique.
[38:58] Almost half the districts in the state of Florida
[39:01] have referendums.
[39:02] They are experiencing the same shortfalls as we have.
[39:05] But the board and the superintendent
[39:07] have taken action on our general funds
[39:09] because we know we have to react to the reality of our declining
[39:13] enrollment.
[39:14] With that said, the board reduced 1000 positions
[39:18] from district level.
[39:19] So we were intentionally not to impact our schools.
[39:24] That generates about $54 million in annual savings.
[39:27] We also restructured our health care to our employees,
[39:30] saving another $46 million, and closing seven schools.
[39:34] That has generated about $100 million
[39:35] in savings this year and annually,
[39:37] but that really is just to deal with the shortfall
[39:40] of the decline in enrollment that we continue to experience.
[39:43] We lost about another 11,000 this school year, alone.
[39:50] That is not unique to Broward schools.
[39:53] Our neighbors are experiencing declining enrollment
[39:55] in large numbers, and really, across the country,
[39:58] as relates to large urban school districts.
[40:00] What does this mean for the average homeowner in terms
[40:03] of what they are assessed?
[40:06] These are averages.
[40:07] Again, if your house is worth more or less,
[40:09] it will be a little different.
[40:10] The average is about $418 annually or about $35 per month.
[40:14] Condominium owners, it's about $230 a year or $19 a month.
[40:19] That generates $358 million annually
[40:22] through the course of the four-year referendum every year.
[40:27] So what happens if the referendum doesn't pass?
[40:30] So we would not be able to go through our general funds
[40:33] to fund these items.
[40:35] We are very close to our 3% requirement from the state.
[40:40] We go below that, there is state intervention.
[40:43] So our level of services as it relates
[40:45] to compensation supplements, safety and security,
[40:48] and mental health will be impacted.
[40:51] We will continue to keep our schools safe,
[40:53] but there will be difficult decisions
[40:54] that the board will have to make.
[40:56] I know that was a lot of information.
[40:58] There's a QR code if your residents want
[41:02] to learn more information, and there's a website
[41:04] with more information.
[41:05] We will take some questions.
[41:06] Don't ask too hard questions, because my boss
[41:09] is right behind me.
[41:12] >> Is there anybody on the dais that had a question
[41:14] for the team, or a comment?
[41:18] Commissioner Railey?
[41:22] >> Good evening.
[41:23] Thanks for being here.
[41:24] This is so important, and these are difficult times.
[41:28] I think it's important that we actually
[41:30] educate our residents on what happens if this doesn't pass.
[41:36] All this is fine and well to tell them what will happen --
[41:45] what could happen -- but I think they need specific details.
[41:48] I think that's what -- actual examples of what would happen
[41:52] in the classroom, what would happen to the teachers,
[41:54] what would happen to the students.
[41:56] I think, because it's so important to keep these funds
[42:01] for our teachers -- right now, our daughter is a special Ed
[42:07] teacher in New York --
[42:08] has been for 23 years.
[42:12] She can't come here because of the wages.
[42:16] They make three, four times as much in New York.
[42:20] To keep our quality teachers, I think
[42:24] we need to keep up with the times.
[42:26] Cost of living is through the roof.
[42:28] We need our teachers to keep up with that.
[42:29] They are the most important people in our children's lives,
[42:33] in our future.
[42:34] And it's so important. [ Applause]
[42:44] Thank you.
[42:44] You are.
[42:45] God bless you.
[42:46] I saw it in the classroom with her for three minutes and --
[42:49] I sat in the classroom with her for three minutes,
[42:52] and I said, see you, honey.
[42:54] It's very important that they actually
[42:56] know what would happen if this doesn't pass.
[42:58] And thank you for what you do.
[43:01] >> As it relates to the supplements currently,
[43:02] on average, our teachers receive about $10,000 supplement
[43:05] annually.
[43:06] We know we can never pay them enough,
[43:08] but that does make a huge difference.
[43:10] Our neighbors to the south and north of us
[43:13] have referendums with similar funding items.
[43:16] So if they were able to provide that supplement or not, we
[43:20] would be at a disadvantage, it would impact our ability
[43:22] to really retain and improve, because our employees
[43:25] have options to work in the Tri-County area.
[43:30] >> Thank you, Commissioner.
[43:31] Commissioner Rydell?
[43:35] >> Thank you, mayor.
[43:35] We have a lot of ladies here in blue
[43:37] that I think this entire dais supports and I
[43:40] think our selfless and what they do every day in the classroom.
[43:43] The question I have is a little more unique.
[43:45] This is obviously something I support,
[43:47] but I guess the question is -- and I'm asking a strategic
[43:50] question, just cards on the table.
[43:52] You are putting a ballot referendum on, where we have
[43:56] a property tax reform item on, where there's going to be
[43:58] a general climate of saying no, saying no to this,
[44:02] saying no to --
[44:05] and the media that you guys have engaged in isn't good.
[44:10] You are making cuts.
[44:12] I mean, the list came out the past week that three,
[44:18] for Coconut Creek schools are borderline in terms of their --
[44:22] three, four coconut Creek schools are borderline in terms
[44:25] of their enrollment.
[44:26] I guess the question I have, to educate --
[44:29] because this is something I support.
[44:30] Teachers to the north and south make
[44:32] more than the average teacher in our county.
[44:33] I don't agree with that.
[44:35] I don't know if that's true or not.
[44:37] I guess the question I have for you --
[44:39] not trying to be difficult -- is,
[44:41] what do you want us to say with that narrative?
[44:46] And I say it in a public forum, not trying to put either of you
[44:51] on the spot, because I will make my position very clear.
[44:54] I support this.
[44:55] I support this unequivocally in terms
[44:57] of supporting our teachers.
[44:59] But we are in a climate that doesn't support it.
[45:03] The headlines coming out of the school board
[45:06] are school closings.
[45:07] You're already cutting mental health professionals.
[45:09] There's already a debate with SROs in the cities
[45:13] and this big back and forth match with it.
[45:15] I'm asking for you to educate me on that.
[45:18] How do I and how do we, as elected officials and people
[45:22] in this room, educate our neighbors,
[45:24] when we are seeing a very contrary narrative publicly
[45:27] to why we need to support that?
[45:31] Now, I agree with your Powerpoint,
[45:33] but I'm asking a very candid question
[45:34] with a lot of active people in this room of saying,
[45:37] we need this.
[45:38] Educate me better because the public narrative
[45:40] doesn't support this.
[45:40] So change my mind, even though I'm with you,
[45:43] but I'm just saying I think --
[45:45] I have a tremendous amount of respect for you.
[45:47] We know each other in.
[45:48] I say it, because much like our dais is struggling with
[45:51] amendment 3 and what to do with it with, educate,
[45:55] not advocate --
[45:57] I'm totally with you on that.
[45:59] There's narratives coming out of downtown.
[46:01] How do we combat that, and how do we better educate
[46:04] our constituents?
[46:06] That's a terribly difficult question.
[46:13] >> It is a good question.
[46:13] A lot of narratives out there that
[46:15] are difficult to control with this type of media today.
[46:17] I will simply state that, in order for us to continue
[46:19] to provide the high quality instruction that our teachers
[46:23] provide day in and day out, in order
[46:25] for cities to celebrate changes in their communities
[46:29] through their schools, it is important to invest
[46:32] in the education of the students that are writing
[46:35] the bicycles through your neighborhoods, that are riding
[46:39] the scooters through your neighborhood, that
[46:42] are in your parks, that are going through our K
[46:46] through 12 system, having excellent outcomes,
[46:49] creating outcomes that are pulling in money for themselves
[46:51] through scholarships for their post-secondary dreams,
[46:54] to go to colleges, wherever it may be,
[46:57] to come back and pay it forward to the community
[46:59] that they grew up in, to the communities that they
[47:01] have attended schools in.
[47:03] The only ability for us to do that is to support additional
[47:09] opportunities to bring in revenue through local efforts.
[47:13] -- so we continue to recruit and retain high quality educators,
[47:18] such as the ones you see in the room.
[47:20] Without it, that quality diminishes.
[47:24] Our ability to retain and recruit teachers
[47:27] like the ones who made the magic happen in these schools today
[47:30] diminishes.
[47:31] And it will impact households, and it will impact --
[47:38] >> I think something extraordinarily important is,
[47:40] listen, we have some crown jewels of Broward County
[47:42] on Coconut Creek Parkway, in terms of some of our vocational
[47:46] schools, as well as our other schools in.
[47:47] I think our city and this commission
[47:49] is invested in our schools more so than other cities have,
[47:51] in terms of things that we invest in,
[47:55] partnerships that we have.
[47:56] I think that's something this commission --
[47:59] I speak for myself -- will always continue to do.
[48:01] But I say it from a point of advice.
[48:04] You need to figure out a really creative way
[48:06] to go against the grain on some of this, the salmon
[48:09] swimming against the grain a little bit,
[48:11] because there's a bad narrative.
[48:12] Social media -- you're right.
[48:14] We deal with the same thing.
[48:16] Listen, I support any efforts.
[48:17] I will educate in any of your efforts.
[48:20] Just a moment of clarity in a room full of people --
[48:22] that's the hardest thing to come forward on some of these
[48:25] narratives that you're going to have people in the ballot box
[48:28] making the wrong decision for our community.
[48:29] I'm happy to always be a partner with you.
[48:31] I'm happy to always be a partner and advocate for our teachers.
[48:34] But I think it starts -- and I love that we have 15 teachers
[48:37] here.
[48:38] It starts with them, too.
[48:41] They need to educate and advocate -- educate --
[48:47] the lawyers -- and I say it, and I commend you for the effort
[48:51] of going to all these cities and engaging.
[48:53] I'm not going to be a commissioner that's
[48:54] going to yell at you, because it's wrong.
[48:56] We have to invest in our future and.
[48:57] I thank you for being here.
[48:58] Thank you for your presentation, at least for me.
[49:01] I want to speak for the whole commission.
[49:03] This is real, and this is significant.
[49:10] >> Commissioner Brodie?
[49:15] >> There's a lot of things people don't know.
[49:15] My mom was actually a teacher back
[49:17] in San Diego, which sounds great,
[49:19] unless you happen to be her son in her class.
[49:21] The one year I didn't get away with anything.
[49:23] So it's always a soft spot when we start talking about teachers,
[49:27] and I'm going to tell you, for me,
[49:29] the education system, the number one thing
[49:31] we should be talking about besides the kids
[49:33] is, what are we paying the teachers?
[49:34] We could talk about all this great stuff,
[49:37] but unless there is a real raise in the lap of these teachers,
[49:41] to make sure that we are continuing to get these As
[49:45] and continuing the top notch schools that we keep bragging
[49:47] about, it's going to start with pay,
[49:50] and it's going to end with pay.
[49:52] We've got to make sure that that's what we're advocating
[49:54] for, because all of us should be advocating -- every parent,
[49:57] every teacher, every principal, everybody on this dais should be
[50:00] saying, we need to make sure that they are getting paid to be
[50:04] As, because they are turning out A situations.
[50:09] We can talk about this presentation -- in fact,
[50:12] I asked for a copy of it because I was impressed by the numbers.
[50:15] But the reality of it is, let's make sure we pay our teachers.
[50:18] That should be our number one thing.
[50:22] [Applause]
[50:25] >> Commissioner Welch?
[50:29] >> I don't want to repeat what's already been said,
[50:30] but I do think the devil is in the details,
[50:32] and just like how we are tasked with educating on amendment 3,
[50:39] I think the examples -- because you and I talked at lunch over
[50:43] an example on amendment 3, of what would clearly make it
[50:50] impressive to people.
[50:53] If they call 911 and there has been
[50:56] a reduction in our fire/rescue that
[51:00] is going to delay time or the dispatchers delay time
[51:02] in the responders getting there is
[51:06] an example of what could happen if we pass amendment 3.
[51:13] And I think that was a lightbulb to me.
[51:14] I'm hoping that it resurrects some examples, like Commissioner
[51:22] Railey said, that will make people snap and think
[51:25] twice about voting this referendum down.
[51:26] That's all I'm saying.
[51:29] You came up with a great example for me.
[51:31] I wish I could have come up with a great example for you.
[51:34] But we love our teachers.
[51:36] We love our schools.
[51:37] And we are very proud of what they have done here.
[51:41] So thank you.
[51:41] Thank you for delivering the tough message.
[51:46] >> No, I think what everybody says up here is so true.
[51:52] Broward County is the largest employer in the county?
[51:57] >> I think so.
[51:59] >> Okay.
[51:59] There's a lot more people than just teachers.
[52:00] There's clerical.
[52:01] There's cafeteria workers.
[52:02] There's bus drivers.
[52:04] There's custodians.
[52:05] Those people are getting a piece of this, am I correct?
[52:11] That, I think, also -- assistant principals, as well --
[52:14] that's something that I think needs to be conveyed, as well.
[52:17] Teachers obviously spend the most time with our students,
[52:22] but there is such supporting characters around them
[52:24] that make that building tick.
[52:26] It always says, teachers and certain staff, or some staff.
[52:30] I think people need to understand what that staff is.
[52:34] It's everyone.
[52:34] It's everybody that makes that school go round.
[52:37] You've got my full support.
[52:40] I will do what I can, always, to help you guys out.
[52:45] I used to work for you.
[52:47] I'm all in.
[52:48] I appreciate you guys coming here and taking the time.
[52:52] It seems like I spent all day with you now.
[52:55] We had lunch together.
[52:56] It was a great time.
[52:57] But no, thanks for being here.
[52:59] What I would like is, if possible,
[53:04] maybe come back in the second semester and give us an update.
[53:07] I think it's so important to have connection with you guys
[53:11] and just, we'd love to have you come back again,
[53:14] and maybe a second semester roundup
[53:16] would be fun, if you guys are into it.
[53:22] Commissioner Rydell?
[53:24] >> I would just ask whatever educational materials,
[53:26] I would ask you to share with our PIO,
[53:29] so we have the ability --
[53:30] I think that's an important aspect.
[53:32] Whatever materials you are doing,
[53:35] that's something educationally we have the ability to push out
[53:37] as well, to educate, so I'd ask you --
[53:42] so share with us any of that educational --
[53:48] and we engage in an educational campaign with our partners.
[53:54] >> Absolutely.
[53:54] Thanks, gentlemen.
[53:55] We really appreciate your time tonight.
[54:00] [Applause]
[54:02] And Bernadette, we can look for something
[54:04] for the second semester?
[54:05] You'll reach out to them?
[54:08] Thank you so much.
[54:10] We appreciate it.
[54:11] All right, let's keep it moving.
[54:13] We've got some more celebrating.
[54:15] We have a presentation recognizing the 2026 Coconut
[54:19] Creek Little League 12U All-Star Team.
[54:27] [Applause]
[54:30] For outstanding achievement and stellar representation
[54:32] of the Coconut Creek community -- you guys have been patient.
[54:37] You've been patient, and now the time is yours.
[54:40] We'll have Enrique Castro, parks and rec superintendent,
[54:42] Andrew Saint Remy, parks and rec supervisor,
[54:45] who will conduct this presentation for us.
[54:49] Congratulations, gentlemen.
[54:51] It's all about you now.
[54:53] Congratulations.
[54:54] Let's see what they got for you.
[54:58] >> Good evening, mayor, vice mayor, commissioners.
[55:01] My name is Andrew Saint Remy.
[55:05] I'm the park supervisor.
[55:07] Tonight not only do we want to recognize the 12U Little League
[55:12] all star team, but congratulate them on their tremendous
[55:15] accomplishment.
[55:15] The city of Coconut Creek proudly recognizes the 2026
[55:20] Coconut Creek Little League 12U All Star team for its
[55:24] outstanding achievement and exceptional representation
[55:26] of our community.
[55:27] The team has made history by advancing further in tournament
[55:31] play than any Coconut Creek Little League team since 2018,
[55:37] demonstrating dedication teamwork, perseverance,
[55:40] and sportsmanship, led by manager Rick and coaches
[55:44] Daniel, Roberto, the team's success
[55:48] reflects years of hard work, player development,
[55:50] and the unwavering support of families, volunteers,
[55:53] and the Coconut Creek community.
[55:56] The city of Coconut Creek congratulates this year's 12U
[56:01] all star team on its historic tournament run and wishes
[56:03] the players, coaches, and families continued success
[56:06] as they proudly represent our community.
[56:10] Great job, guys.
[56:14] [Applause]
[56:19] We ask you guys to come on down to be recognized.
[58:22] >> All right.
[58:25] More celebrating.
[58:28] The crowd is getting smaller, you know?
[58:34] All right.
[58:35] But just because the crowd is getting smaller
[58:37] doesn't mean the excitement is not going to still be here.
[58:40] When we celebrate our third quarter employee milestone
[58:43] anniversaries for the fiscal year of 2026,
[58:46] I'm going to introduce our director Pam Kershaw who
[58:50] will conduct our presentation.
[58:52] What's up, Pam?
[58:56] >> Good evening.
[58:57] Good evening, everybody.
[58:58] This is exciting.
[59:00] I'm very honored to recognize a group of employees
[59:04] who have celebrated milestone years of service
[59:06] during the past quarter.
[59:07] Several of them are here tonight.
[59:09] If you are here, when I say your name,
[59:12] if you would please hold up your sign,
[59:13] stand up, wave so we can recognize you,
[59:16] that would be awesome.
[59:17] Our first group of employees has celebrated
[59:19] five years of service.
[59:20] Two of them are here, very near and dear to my heart,
[59:24] from the Human Resource and Risk Management Department,
[59:26] our benefits Program Manager Leticia and HR business partner
[59:40] Frank. [
[59:42] Applause]
[59:43] The next few couldn't make it, but from resilient design
[59:46] and development, Tamara, from finance, Eric,
[59:49] from police department, Tara, and from utilities
[59:53] and engineering, Ernest.
[59:55] Those are our five year employees.
[1:00:01] [Applause]
[1:00:02] We have one employee celebrating ten years of service,
[1:00:04] and he is here tonight, our special events planner Leo.
[1:00:14] [Applause]
[1:00:15] We have two employees who celebrated 15 years of service.
[1:00:20] One of them is here tonight.
[1:00:22] We have our public works superintendent, John.
[1:00:33] [Applause]
[1:00:34] And he could not be here tonight,
[1:00:36] but police Sergeant Roger Hall.
[1:00:41] [Applause]
[1:00:43] We ahve -- have two employees who celebrated 20 years
[1:00:51] of service --
[1:00:54] Esther -- and we have police officer Josh Bailey.
[1:01:06] [Applause]
[1:01:07] Lastly, we had three employees celebrate 25 years of service.
[1:01:10] One is actually a recent retiree,
[1:01:11] but she did celebrate her 25 years,
[1:01:15] and we will be celebrating her next month, I understand, here.
[1:01:19] That was police Lieutenant Brandy Delvecchio.
[1:01:26] And we have our deputy city manager, Scott.
[1:01:35] And our facilities maintenance supervisor, John.
[1:01:46] [Applause]
[1:01:49] John is here with his beautiful wife and kids.
[1:01:55] Look what a beautiful family they are right there.
[1:01:59] If you guys could all come up with your years of service sign,
[1:02:03] we'd love to take a picture, please.
[1:02:08] [Applause]
[1:02:22] From five years up to 25 years.
[1:02:34] It's a good-looking group.
[1:02:47] Thank you all for your years of service.
[1:03:07] Super fun.
[1:03:08] All right we are now going to transition
[1:03:11] to a proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Hunger Action
[1:03:15] Month.
[1:03:15] And reading this tonight is our very own commissioner Welch.
[1:03:20] She will read it into the record and present it --
[1:03:25] from feeding South Florida.
[1:03:27] Please tell me I said that right.
[1:03:29] Commissioner, it's all you.
[1:03:33] >> Thank you, and thank you for being here.
[1:03:35] Where hunger affects nearly 1 million people in South Florida
[1:03:38] and whereas ensuring that food is accessible
[1:03:40] should not be an impossible challenge for our community,
[1:03:42] and whereas a lack of access to enough nutritious food
[1:03:47] can have serious consequences on community health and well-being,
[1:03:50] and whereas, since 1981, Feeding South Florida has worked
[1:03:55] to end hunger in Coconut Creek by providing
[1:03:57] our community in need with immediate access
[1:04:00] to nutritious food, and whereas Feeding South Florida leads
[1:04:05] hunger and poverty advocacy efforts in our community,
[1:04:08] while improving lives through programing and education
[1:04:11] that provides economic growth and overall well-being,
[1:04:15] and whereas the city of Coconut Creek
[1:04:17] supports the efforts from feeding South
[1:04:19] Florida, so that together,
[1:04:21] we can achieve a hunger-free South Florida
[1:04:26] where those in need transitioned from dependency
[1:04:29] to self-sufficiency.
[1:04:30] Therefore be it resolved that the city of Coconut Creek
[1:04:32] hereby proclaim September 2026 as Hunger Action Month.
[1:04:36] In the city of Coconut Creek to raise awareness of hunger
[1:04:38] in South Florida and encourage the community to take action
[1:04:42] to end hunger in our community.
[1:04:44] It is signed by the mayor and the Commission
[1:04:46] and attested by our City Clerk.
[1:04:47] Thank you very much.
[1:04:51] [Applause]
[1:05:22] >> You are more than welcome to comment if you wanted to say
[1:05:25] something -- you're good?
[1:05:30] We are going to move on to our next proclamation,
[1:05:32] a proclamation recognizing September 14th through the 20th
[1:05:36] 2026 as National Diaper Need Awareness Week.
[1:05:39] Chosen to read this proclamation tonight was Commissioner Rydell.
[1:05:45] He will read into the record and present
[1:05:48] it to Angie from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank.
[1:05:50] Where are you?
[1:05:53] Hey.
[1:05:54] >> I remembered last year, at City Hall, where I came in --
[1:06:00] I'm surprised you're not reading the proclamation.
[1:06:02] You had a car full of diapers, and you were driving down
[1:06:06] to Fort Lauderdale.
[1:06:07] I want to commend you for that personal donation.
[1:06:09] If you want, I will let you read it.
[1:06:12] I was surprised because I know you have a kid.
[1:06:14] A lot of diapers.
[1:06:16] I commend you for your diaper donation.
[1:06:21] Whereas diaper need, the condition of not being
[1:06:24] able to afford a sufficient supply of clean diapers,
[1:06:27] can affect the health and well-being of children
[1:06:29] and their families, and whereas national surveys and research
[1:06:31] studies report that nearly 1 in 2 families
[1:06:33] struggle with diaper need, 48% of families
[1:06:36] delay changing a diaper to extend the available supply,
[1:06:39] and whereas access to adequate daily
[1:06:41] or weekly supply of diapers is often required
[1:06:43] for babies and toddlers to attend
[1:06:45] childcare programs and quality early education programs
[1:06:48] and enable children to thrive, parents to work,
[1:06:52] whereas parents coping with diaper
[1:06:53] need report missing an average of five days
[1:06:55] a month due to the lack of diapers,
[1:06:57] impeding their ability to maintain steady employment,
[1:06:59] and whereas diaper banks serve as a vital resource
[1:07:03] for improving the health well-being,
[1:07:05] strengthening family, economic security,
[1:07:08] and to the well-being and productivity of our community,
[1:07:11] and whereas last year, the Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank served 52
[1:07:14] Coconut Creek residents in case management delivery services
[1:07:17] and provided diapers to approximately 43 residents
[1:07:20] monthly in its distribution pantries and collaborated with
[1:07:23] community partners, contributing 200,000 diapers to our community
[1:07:30] alone, whereas the people of Coconut Creek recognized diaper
[1:07:33] need as a public health issue, and addressing diaper need can
[1:07:36] lead to economic opportunity for families, communities,
[1:07:39] and improved health for children,
[1:07:40] thus ensuring all children and families
[1:07:42] have access to the basic necessities required to thrive
[1:07:45] and reach their full potential.
[1:07:46] Therefore, be it resolved that the City Commission
[1:07:49] in the City of Coconut Creek proclaims
[1:07:51] the week as national diaper need awareness.
[1:07:55] The city of Coconut Creek, in gratitude to our area diaper
[1:08:00] banks and their community partners
[1:08:01] in their steadfast commitment to support children and families
[1:08:04] in the community, signed by the mayor, the Vice mayor,
[1:08:06] commission, and attested to by the city clerk.
[1:08:09] I look forward to Angie coming up
[1:08:10] so I can present it and ask that the mayor, whose donation was
[1:08:13] significant last year, come and present.
[1:09:01] >> On behalf of the greater Fort Lauderdale diaper bank,
[1:09:03] I'm thrilled to accept this proclamation as we mark our 10th
[1:09:07] year of serving our community.
[1:09:08] The greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank
[1:09:11] holds monthly distributions for both infants and adults
[1:09:13] on the first Thursday of each month.
[1:09:16] We partner with various social service organizations
[1:09:18] across different cities and communities
[1:09:20] to help bridge the diaper gap.
[1:09:22] I'm pleased to announce that this year we are excited to host
[1:09:27] our second gala to celebrate and dedicate the 10th year
[1:09:32] of service.
[1:09:32] If anyone is interested in contributing, donating,
[1:09:36] attending, participating, volunteering,
[1:09:38] or learning more about these opportunities,
[1:09:40] please check our website .
[1:09:45] On behalf of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank,
[1:09:50] thank you so much for the proclamation.
[1:09:54] [Applause]
[1:10:00] >> Commissioner, anything else to say?
[1:10:03] No problem.
[1:10:04] As noted at the beginning of the meeting, agenda item number
[1:10:09] 9 regarding the resilient Broward grant program
[1:10:12] has been removed from tonight's agenda and will not be heard.
[1:10:15] We are now going to transition to a presentation
[1:10:22] by Greg Parks and Kevin Mullen regarding
[1:10:25] updates on the school zone safety Enforcement program.
[1:10:28] Greg Parks and Community Relations Vice President Kevin
[1:10:33] Millan will make the presentation.
[1:10:36] Good evening, gentlemen.
[1:10:37] Microphone.
[1:10:38] There you go.
[1:10:41] All yours.
[1:10:44] >> Good evening, mayor, commissioners, manager,
[1:10:47] and our great police partners who are here.
[1:10:50] Always enjoy coming here.
[1:10:52] I do this around the country, and you guys definitely
[1:10:54] have the most fun.
[1:10:56] Appreciate that.
[1:10:56] It is a great pleasure to be here.
[1:10:59] We worked on this for a number of months now,
[1:11:02] and we are pleased to say, already,
[1:11:05] we are achieving the results we have
[1:11:07] seen around the country and other communities
[1:11:10] in South Florida.
[1:11:11] We did a 60 day period, which is double the standard.
[1:11:16] I congratulate you on that.
[1:11:18] You had a very thorough public awareness campaign
[1:11:23] --PSAs, fliers for the kids.
[1:11:25] The word is out.
[1:11:26] You guys have done a great job on that.
[1:11:28] Since the Warning period, we've been operational about a month
[1:11:33] with citations.
[1:11:34] Already in that short period, violations are down 90%
[1:11:37] from the test study that we did for your ordinance to establish
[1:11:41] the height and safety risk.
[1:11:42] 68% of the violators are not residents of Coconut Creek.
[1:11:46] They are people that are using your resources
[1:11:50] and endangering your kids.
[1:11:52] Their fine is actually going back in,
[1:11:55] $12 of it, to the schools, interestingly enough,
[1:11:59] as a segue of that.
[1:12:00] The program is working.
[1:12:01] Five of the school zones are completed.
[1:12:03] The remaining ten are at Broward County for permitting.
[1:12:09] Broward County is a little more methodical
[1:12:12] in permitting than the city staff, but while I'm in town
[1:12:15] I'm actually going to go over there tomorrow.
[1:12:17] We've had plans in.
[1:12:18] They've been going back and forth for comments.
[1:12:20] Ever optimistic it will be resolved shortly.
[1:12:22] Our team is working hard on it.
[1:12:24] Once that is done, probably another 4 to 6 weeks
[1:12:27] receiving the permits, because they are solar,
[1:12:31] which we are proud of, as well.
[1:12:33] The installation can be expedited.
[1:12:35] It's been a while.
[1:12:37] It's been a process.
[1:12:38] We are pleased with the results.
[1:12:39] We are very pleased with our partnership.
[1:12:42] We appreciate you all.
[1:12:44] I'm Greg Parks, senior Vice president of RedSpeed.
[1:12:49] And Kevin Millan is actually your person on the ground here.
[1:12:53] If you have any questions, we'd obviously
[1:12:56] be pleased to answer those.
[1:13:00] >> We will work our way down.
[1:13:04] >> Greg, thank you for coming.
[1:13:06] Just kind of a criticism --
[1:13:09] I don't like getting something on the dais
[1:13:10] that I haven't had before.
[1:13:13] Not so cool, candidly.
[1:13:17] He wants to address it.
[1:13:19] I want you to address the subsections and categories
[1:13:22] on page 3 and 4 in terms of your headers.
[1:13:26] What you just handed me, I just want
[1:13:28] you to address how you are sub-categorizing your top bar.
[1:13:35] I would have had this information before,
[1:13:37] but again, you just gave it to me.
[1:13:39] I'm going to ask you to work through your categories.
[1:13:42] I'm seeing an NOB category.
[1:13:46] I could assume that, just because of what
[1:13:48] I do for a living.
[1:13:49] But I'd like you to work through your numbers
[1:13:51] for the public, whoever's going to do it.
[1:13:56] >> I'll take care of it.
[1:13:57] Working violations -- you see the amount of violations that
[1:14:00] are imported into the system.
[1:14:03] The police review Q, which is -- queue,
[1:14:08] which are violations that are going to go to the police
[1:14:10] department to be reviewed.
[1:14:11] Then you have dismissals, so if there's
[1:14:13] something wrong with that violation,
[1:14:14] it will be dismissed through that review process.
[1:14:16] Then you have your actual notice of violations.
[1:14:20] Those are actual good violations or enforcement actions
[1:14:24] that are sent out, approved by the police department,
[1:14:28] and mailed out to the violators.
[1:14:30] Then you have the paid violations.
[1:14:36] UTC-eligible, meaning they have not taken any action.
[1:14:39] They come back into the queue, and they
[1:14:43] are eligible to be issued a uniformed traffic citation.
[1:14:45] And then you have your UTCs, which is your uniformed traffic
[1:14:52] citations.
[1:14:52] Those were the citations that were issued
[1:14:54] for people that took no action.
[1:14:59] >> I'm just going to take your numbers,
[1:14:59] because I'm not a math guy.
[1:15:01] I'm a lawyer.
[1:15:02] You've got 436 working violations.
[1:15:05] The police queued 16.
[1:15:07] You dismissed 16.
[1:15:09] You had 153 paid.
[1:15:10] I'm doing ballpark math that you have over 200 outstanding,
[1:15:14] and then you UTCed 86.
[1:15:19] Mathematically speaking, I need to understand it.
[1:15:26] You've got 200 missing.
[1:15:27] Explain that to me.
[1:15:30] >> This is always -- unfortunately,
[1:15:32] the ball is always moving.
[1:15:33] We've got a lot of violations out there
[1:15:35] that people have not paid.
[1:15:36] They have not come back to be UTC-eligible.
[1:15:40] They may have requested a hearing, because that's not
[1:15:43] reflected here, also.
[1:15:47] >>That, to me, is a little troubling,
[1:15:49] and I will tell you why.
[1:15:50] If we are looking and doing our due diligence as a municipality,
[1:15:53] I want the numbers to add up.
[1:15:55] We just got budget.
[1:15:56] The budget doesn't balance, we are not doing our jobs
[1:15:58] on the city commission.
[1:15:59] Your numbers don't add up.
[1:16:01] That's a red flag to me, in general.
[1:16:04] Now you just said, well, we don't show that.
[1:16:08] And again, I'm looking at this --
[1:16:12] I'd love for you to come back for a presentation.
[1:16:14] I appreciate what you've done in the city
[1:16:16] and I appreciate the concept of it.
[1:16:17] I know our police department supports it.
[1:16:19] But I'm looking at data right now that doesn't correlate.
[1:16:22] Logically, to me, that's an issue, because like 50%
[1:16:25] is out there.
[1:16:26] I understood this when we approved your contract.
[1:16:29] Pretty simple.
[1:16:30] You have a working violation.
[1:16:32] Clearly, our police department has dismissed 16
[1:16:34] for one reason or another.
[1:16:36] All good with that.
[1:16:37] But you have 404 outstanding.
[1:16:38] You have 153, your notice of violation --
[1:16:43] you are shifting it to a UTC or traffic violation that will go
[1:16:47] into the system.
[1:16:48] But there's nothing there.
[1:16:50] So are we missing it in terms of the time frame?
[1:16:54] Because your notice of violation has a time frame on it, agreed?
[1:16:58] If you don't pay the $100 or whatever it is -- it's $100.
[1:17:02] I thought it was -- within a delineated time frame,
[1:17:05] it will go to traffic violation.
[1:17:09] Right?
[1:17:10] >> That's a good question.
[1:17:11] Can I address that?
[1:17:12] Some of these could be as recently as yesterday.
[1:17:14] The alleged violator has 30 days plus a grace period to pay.
[1:17:19] You've only been live for 20 days.
[1:17:21] None of these are due, even, yet.
[1:17:26] >> If that's the answer, then I'm okay with that.
[1:17:28] I'm good with that.
[1:17:29] The lack of information is just something --
[1:17:34] >> I do like coming here, and we will come after a larger sample
[1:17:36] size, 90 days, 120 days.
[1:17:41] >> Obviously I will defer to all of my colleagues.
[1:17:43] Are you good coming back in, like, November?
[1:17:49] >> You direct us to be here.
[1:17:50] We'll be here.
[1:17:52] >> That's what I'm good with.
[1:17:52] Your preliminary data, what you are showing
[1:17:54] is great, because it's about school safety,
[1:17:56] although everyone on social media
[1:17:57] thinks it's a lot more than that.
[1:17:59] But I don't want to address social media.
[1:18:03] >> The safety results are incontrovertible.
[1:18:06] >> Listen, it's all good.
[1:18:07] I have thick skin.
[1:18:08] But complete data sets, and the next presentation we get,
[1:18:11] understanding that it's due, I'd like
[1:18:12] to see complete number data in terms
[1:18:13] of accounting for everything.
[1:18:15] I'm picking one school section.
[1:18:16] If we are talking 436, give me the full working numbers
[1:18:19] of the 436 to see where they're at.
[1:18:22] That's all I'm asking for, understanding that we are
[1:18:26] so quick, and we delayed this -- and we did it right.
[1:18:30] You guys were good partners in terms of having a large Warning
[1:18:33] period.
[1:18:33] The police department, in conjunction with you,
[1:18:36] did a great rollout.
[1:18:37] We had a painstaking rollout of this.
[1:18:38] I just want complete data.
[1:18:40] I'd love to see you back in November.
[1:18:41] That's all I have.
[1:18:45] >> Thank you.
[1:18:46] No, I totally agree.
[1:18:47] I asked the city manager in my agenda review
[1:18:50] that this must be presented to us before the meeting.
[1:18:55] And I meant like a day or so before.
[1:19:00] The headings -- I totally agree.
[1:19:01] We are not police talk.
[1:19:03] We are not RedSpeed violation talk.
[1:19:07] They definitely need to be spelled out as to what they are
[1:19:12] --
[1:19:12] NOV, notice a violation -- it makes sense.
[1:19:15] But it needs to be where anyone that is reading it
[1:19:22] could understand what the numbers are below that.
[1:19:24] I still need to understand -- you said that there were ten
[1:19:28] permits still with the county.
[1:19:31] But we have heard that for a while now.
[1:19:35] Where are those locations that the permits are missing?
[1:19:41] >> It's in their handout, which you just received --
[1:19:45] County roads.
[1:19:48] >> What school locations?
[1:19:50] So it's Monarch and Lion's Creek?
[1:19:57] >> I think it's Tradewinds elementary,
[1:19:59] it's monarch high school, Winston Park elementary,
[1:20:01] coconut Creek high school, and Dave Thomas educational center,
[1:20:06] Atlantic technical College.
[1:20:11] >> So which ones are active?
[1:20:14] you have active at Tradewinds Elementary
[1:20:15] School on Johnson Road.
[1:20:18] You have Winston Park Elementary School on Northwest 39th Avenue.
[1:20:23] And you have Coconut Creek High School on Northwest 15th Street,
[1:20:32] which are all city roads.
[1:20:36] >> And the rest are not live?
[1:20:39] >> Right, because they are on the county right of way,
[1:20:42] and they haven't approved the permits as of yet.
[1:20:48] >> But if that's an ongoing issue,
[1:20:49] is there a way to escalate that?
[1:20:51] Are we able to help escalate that permitting process?
[1:20:57] >> I know that our engineer had last contact with the county
[1:21:00] on August 13th.
[1:21:01] And we are due to have some answer from the county
[1:21:05] by September 1st.
[1:21:09] >> Because we thought the Warning periods were going to be
[1:21:12] over before the end of last school year and then all live
[1:21:14] beginning this school year.
[1:21:18] That's what the communication has been.
[1:21:22] >> To directly answer your question -- we appreciate it --
[1:21:25] certainly if you are willing to call your colleague
[1:21:27] at the county -- obviously, we are doing all we can.
[1:21:31] Our interests are 100% aligned.
[1:21:35] >> Greg, we have a colleague from the county here.
[1:21:38] He's two rows behind you.
[1:21:40] He's hiding.
[1:21:41] But --
[1:21:46] >> I don't think there's any need to hide.
[1:21:48] They are good partners.
[1:21:51] >> I mean, Commissioner?
[1:21:55] >> Let's get back to what you presented here tonight.
[1:21:57] You heard it loud and clear.
[1:21:59] We wanted to see the data.
[1:22:00] We've been waiting for the data.
[1:22:02] But we would like to get it in enough time
[1:22:05] to where we are not just reviewing it.
[1:22:10] >> We absolutely understand, and we apologize.
[1:22:14] >> I heard Commissioner Rydell suggest November.
[1:22:17] I would hope that, by then, we have
[1:22:19] permits in place and better identified data,
[1:22:21] and look forward to that.
[1:22:24] I mean, I like that at least some of the measures
[1:22:28] have slowed some people down significantly,
[1:22:31] even if they aren't live.
[1:22:33] They think they're live.
[1:22:35] That's a good thing, if it helps one person stay safe.
[1:22:41] But we really want to see all of them live and the correct data
[1:22:49] to identify the missing gaps in the numbers.
[1:22:54] >> The data is correct.
[1:22:57] We need to label it better and present it --
[1:23:01] >> We don't know where the numbers that are missing are
[1:23:04] right now.
[1:23:05] Thank you.
[1:23:08] >> Good evening.
[1:23:08] Thanks for being here.
[1:23:09] I just have a quick question about the dates.
[1:23:16] So May 22nd -- and at the end of the school year,
[1:23:22] the cameras went dark, right?
[1:23:25] They weren't operating, correct?
[1:23:29] >> They only operate on days that classes are in place.
[1:23:33] >> So they were operating when there were only special classes?
[1:23:37] >> Not in summer school, by statute,
[1:23:38] but it is normal year and structural classes during
[1:23:41] the school day.
[1:23:44] >> So they were dark this summer?
[1:23:44] Okay.
[1:23:45] We are saying that, since school started, we've issued 436?
[1:23:56] >> That's about ten a day, per camera.
[1:24:01] >> Per camera --
[1:24:02] I got you.
[1:24:03] When you look at it that way, it doesn't seem so significant,
[1:24:08] but it is.
[1:24:11] 436 violations in a very short time.
[1:24:16] >> This is all at no taxpayer expense,
[1:24:18] actually helping fund the schools, which I talked about.
[1:24:22] >> I know, but we don't want the violations.
[1:24:24] We want them slowing down.
[1:24:25] Thank you.
[1:24:26] Yeah.
[1:24:26] Look forward to the next report.
[1:24:33] >> All right, so I'm going to harp on a little bit what
[1:24:37] Commissioner Welch said.
[1:24:40] I'm not going to be as polite.
[1:24:41] What are the issues that we are talking about at the county
[1:24:44] level?
[1:24:44] Because we get permits from the county all the time.
[1:24:47] We pass this almost two years ago, now.
[1:24:49] For two years to get permits for something so simple --
[1:24:53] I'm at a loss to what was going on for us not to get the --
[1:24:57] for you not to get those permits.
[1:25:01] And why haven't you reached out to us for help?
[1:25:04] You thought it was a county issue within the last 12 months.
[1:25:08] I'm kind of at a loss.
[1:25:09] What was the gap there in communication
[1:25:10] of not contacting us to step in after almost two
[1:25:12] years of being approved?
[1:25:16] >> I appreciate the question.
[1:25:17] The county -- they are good to work with,
[1:25:20] and we're never going to blame anything on the county.
[1:25:22] It's our responsibility.
[1:25:23] But the rules have changed a number of times --
[1:25:27] a license agreement which was brought in midstream.
[1:25:29] There's been design change requirements, so many feet
[1:25:32] inside.
[1:25:32] There's been a number of changes that the county
[1:25:34] has made that we've had to start over in doing the permits.
[1:25:37] That's certainly their prerogative.
[1:25:38] We're not complaining.
[1:25:39] We're not blaming anybody.
[1:25:41] But those are the facts of life.
[1:25:42] Can we do better?
[1:25:45] Of course.
[1:25:48] >> Let me ask you something.
[1:25:50] How many cities are you in in Broward County?
[1:25:54] >> 5 or 6.
[1:25:57] >> Those 5 or 6, are you having the same problems,
[1:25:59] or it's just Coconut Creek having the problem?
[1:26:04] >> It's the county.
[1:26:06] >> I'm asking directly that question.
[1:26:08] We are having this problem, or in general, you
[1:26:11] are having the problem?
[1:26:14] >> The process is not isolated to Coconut Creek.
[1:26:18] >> That's what I'm asking.
[1:26:18] In Deerfield, are they having the same problem
[1:26:20] getting them installed as we are in Coconut Creek?
[1:26:24] >> For county roads, that is the process.
[1:26:28] >> So you're saying --
[1:26:29] I'm just getting circles here.
[1:26:33] >> That's not my intention.
[1:26:34] I'll try to clarify.
[1:26:37] >> 12 months to get a simple camera on a pole seems a little
[1:26:39] bit -- a little long in the tooth for me to sit here and go,
[1:26:42] well, understanding I built in this county --
[1:26:44] I built in all the counties in Florida.
[1:26:46] A year to get something so simple to be installed --
[1:26:50] I'm just at a loss.
[1:26:52] To be honest with you, I was hoping
[1:26:54] that we would be full fledged by the time we started
[1:26:56] this school year, since we missed last year's, then
[1:26:59] at the end of the year, thinking we had 4 or 5 cameras rolling
[1:27:02] that we would be in the better spot at the beginning
[1:27:04] of this year when the chaos happens.
[1:27:06] Yeah, I like the idea that we got 400 some odd tickets,
[1:27:09] but you are sitting there saying it's dropped 90% by the survey.
[1:27:13] How is that possible when ten of the cameras aren't even working?
[1:27:16] So you were saying traffic has dropped 90% --
[1:27:20] it doesn't make sense because not all the cameras are up.
[1:27:22] How do you know that's a true statement?
[1:27:26] >> We are using basic statistics, apples to apples,
[1:27:27] the cameras that are active, where they were to where they
[1:27:30] are now.
[1:27:33] >> You're basing a 90% drop in tickets on four cameras?
[1:27:39] >> Five.
[1:27:40] >> So technically, that's not technically true.
[1:27:42] You're probably a 30% down because the other cameras aren't
[1:27:46] up.
[1:27:47] >> The operational cameras.
[1:27:49] >> That's probably something you need to put a better footnote
[1:27:52] in of, the five cameras operational, in the five areas,
[1:27:54] it's dropped 90%.
[1:27:56] Is that what you're trying to say?
[1:28:00] >> That is what I'm saying.
[1:28:01] We thought that was an inference --
[1:28:03] >> That's a little misleading.
[1:28:06] >> I disagree with that.
[1:28:07] What I was going to offer up is, for the next time
[1:28:10] in the interim, we can document the county process, what
[1:28:13] has changed, and what we have done to try to address it.
[1:28:15] I appreciate that and --
[1:28:20] >> I thought when you came here tonight you were going to have
[1:28:21] the details of what happened to make this delayed.
[1:28:23] I guess we will wait until November to get those details.
[1:28:27] >> We can certainly provide that well in advance of November.
[1:28:34] >> I appreciate that.
[1:28:36] >> We loved this when it happened.
[1:28:38] We were very excited about it.
[1:28:39] The residents trust us to make the right decision.
[1:28:41] When things aren't going as advertised,
[1:28:43] they don't go to you.
[1:28:44] They don't go to them.
[1:28:49] They come to us.
[1:28:49] We have to answer.
[1:28:50] We have to say, we promised you this two years ago,
[1:28:53] one year ago.
[1:28:54] We said in August we were going to be fully functional.
[1:28:57] And now, honestly, when these other cameras come up
[1:29:01] and running, I feel like we need to do like another educational
[1:29:07] campaign, because there's such a lapse and a gap between when we
[1:29:13] have them operate, when they start operating, whatever,
[1:29:17] because it's very --
[1:29:20] yeah.
[1:29:21] What were you going to say?
[1:29:24] >> I was actually going to volunteer that.
[1:29:24] You beat me to that.
[1:29:25] It's a great idea.
[1:29:26] We're more than willing to do that.
[1:29:28] We think that's an excellent idea.
[1:29:29] If we are directed, we will enthusiastically do that.
[1:29:35] >> Cool.
[1:29:36] I I think once everything is up and running,
[1:29:39] hopefully we are to the races.
[1:29:40] But there have been lots of hurdles and obstacles
[1:29:42] in order to get there.
[1:29:43] I don't know if it's --
[1:29:44] I think the vice mayor was saying, is it the county?
[1:29:50] Is it us?
[1:29:52] Is it you?
[1:29:54] >> It's not you all.
[1:29:56] >> We appreciate that.
[1:29:56] I didn't think it was, because we have
[1:29:58] the best staff in the world.
[1:29:59] I mean, that's a fact.
[1:30:01] I'm just trying to understand when
[1:30:03] we will be fully functional.
[1:30:05] So are we going to say, we are going
[1:30:07] to be fully functional in second semester January,
[1:30:09] or are we going to be fully functional in August 2027?
[1:30:13] What is your forecast?
[1:30:19] >> Well in advance of the beginning of the second
[1:30:22] semester.
[1:30:27] >> You are thinking before Christmas and Hanukkah?
[1:30:30] >> Absolutely.
[1:30:32] >> All right.
[1:30:33] I hope that that's accurate.
[1:30:34] And I hope, as we are getting ready to roll out,
[1:30:36] we communicate with these schools that it's going
[1:30:38] to impact and those parents and everybody participating,
[1:30:41] because we love -- we were very supportive of this idea.
[1:30:44] We built a partnership.
[1:30:46] We want to make sure that our residents aren't
[1:30:49] going to be blindsided.
[1:30:52] You know what I'm saying.
[1:30:55] Commissioner Rydell?
[1:30:58] >> With all due respect --
[1:30:58] I hate saying that because it's kind
[1:30:59] of like it starts as an insult. I'm not saying it like that.
[1:31:02] He's not here in this role.
[1:31:04] We have Senator Geller here.
[1:31:06] He's a Broward County commissioner.
[1:31:10] I know we have a land use lawyer who has worked on a Main Street
[1:31:15] project that we've moved mountains
[1:31:17] to get a traffic light pushed forward.
[1:31:20] I would hope you engage us, because we have relationships,
[1:31:26] not only as a city.
[1:31:28] Our police department -- if there's an issue --
[1:31:30] I know you're working with our chief,
[1:31:32] and Lieutenant Dingus is here.
[1:31:35] Use us, because we have very strong relationships
[1:31:38] with Broward County.
[1:31:41] If there is an issue, we have the ability
[1:31:43] as a commission to advocate.
[1:31:46] I'm not putting Steve on the spot who's behind you --
[1:31:48] he's not here in that role.
[1:31:50] But merit will help us move mountains on anything,
[1:31:53] whether it's a traffic light, an engineering issue.
[1:31:55] Please use us in that respect.
[1:32:00] >> We hear you loud and clear.
[1:32:01] We will.
[1:32:03] >> Okay.
[1:32:04] Anything else from the dais?
[1:32:05] All right.
[1:32:06] So when are they coming back?
[1:32:09] When did you say, November?
[1:32:12] Let's do the Halloween meeting, because we are all
[1:32:15] going to be dressed up, right?
[1:32:19] >> I would suggest we ask Mr. Parks to do a presentation
[1:32:24] on the second Thursday of November.
[1:32:26] That would be my --
[1:32:30] >> It will be our only November meeting.
[1:32:34] But that's not that one.
[1:32:35] It's the first meeting in November.
[1:32:39] >> I'm asking for the second Thursday, our only --
[1:32:42] second Thursday of November.
[1:32:46] >> Right, our first meeting of the month.
[1:32:50] Thanks, gentlemen.
[1:32:52] >> Thank you all.
[1:32:53] Appreciate it.
[1:33:04] >> All right.
[1:33:06] So we will now have input from the public on Nonagenda
[1:33:10] or consent agenda items.
[1:33:11] I remind everyone wishing to speak that all comments must
[1:33:14] pertain to city business.
[1:33:15] Respect and proper decorum will be maintained.
[1:33:17] Behavior that disrupts the orderly conduct of this meeting,
[1:33:19] such as clapping, shouting, booing, and cheering,
[1:33:22] is not permitted.
[1:33:23] Any person who violates the rules will be subject to removal
[1:33:26] from the commission chambers.
[1:33:27] As a reminder, all comments must pertain to city business.
[1:33:29] When you come forward to speak, please unmute the microphone
[1:33:32] and state your name and address clearly for the record,
[1:33:37] and mute the microphone when you are done speaking.
[1:33:39] City clerk, who have we got tonight?
[1:33:44] >> No one has signed in to speak on our public input this
[1:33:46] evening, mayor.
[1:33:49] >> Thank you, sir.
[1:33:50] All right, is there anyone who would
[1:33:53] like to provide input on nonagenda or consent agenda
[1:33:57] items?
[1:33:58] Hello, sir.
[1:33:59] Come on down.
[1:34:02] Come on down, and please state your name, your address.
[1:34:09] >> Joe, 2401 Antigua Circle, Whitmore.
[1:34:12] I wasn't planning on coming up here.
[1:34:15] It's my first time really sitting in.
[1:34:18] Really a lot of wonderful ideas.
[1:34:20] I like the way you guys work.
[1:34:24] Thank you all -- and neighbors.
[1:34:27] I wear hearing aids, so maybe I missed something.
[1:34:30] But you were talking about education and the problem --
[1:34:34] my wife happens to be a retired teacher.
[1:34:37] I know pay was an issue.
[1:34:39] Maybe you guys are already doing this, but I grew up in Philly,
[1:34:44] and we had a work program.
[1:34:46] So in high school, if you were majoring
[1:34:49] in auto mechanics or accounting or whatever it was,
[1:34:53] you could take half the day, a certain amount of time
[1:34:58] three days a week, get a job, not get paid, but get a credit.
[1:35:05] Just an idea.
[1:35:05] It's not why I came here, but listening to everything,
[1:35:08] I thought it might be appropriate.
[1:35:13] >> Thank you so much.
[1:35:13] We appreciate it.
[1:35:14] I wish you would have been here when the superintendent --
[1:35:17] said that to the superintendent.
[1:35:21] >> Well, it wasn't --
[1:35:24] >> No problem.
[1:35:24] Thank you for coming.
[1:35:25] All right, come on down.
[1:35:30] >> I thought I would respond just briefly on the school
[1:35:34] stuff.
[1:35:37] >> Name and address, please.
[1:35:40] >> I'm Broward County Commissioner Steve Geller --
[1:35:46] I'm Senator Steve Geller, currently Broward County
[1:35:49] commissioner, and I'm speaking now only in response
[1:35:51] to the issue that you raised, so I'm
[1:35:52] wearing my county commissioner hat now,
[1:35:54] which is why I'm speaking now instead of later on this.
[1:35:57] I was the sponsor at Broward County of the ordinance that
[1:36:01] created the school cameras.
[1:36:03] I agree with you all.
[1:36:06] It indicated to us also that we were
[1:36:14] supposed to have everything up and running
[1:36:15] by the time school started.
[1:36:17] I had heard no complaints.
[1:36:19] I know I drive either Sheridan Street or Nob Hill every day
[1:36:24] on my way to work.
[1:36:29] I will check.
[1:36:31] Nobody has contacted me.
[1:36:32] I will check and report back, I guess, to you, Mr. Mayor,
[1:36:39] or through your city manager.
[1:36:40] I will check tomorrow.
[1:36:41] But I will tell you, wearing my other hat, as a zoning and land
[1:36:46] use lawyer, I'm frequently frustrated
[1:36:48] by how long it takes to get permits
[1:36:51] through cities and counties.
[1:36:52] I've instructed the county -- it's one of the biggest
[1:36:59] complaints that I get as an elected official since the 1980s
[1:37:02] has always been, it takes too long to get anything through
[1:37:06] government.
[1:37:07] I know you have heard the same thing.
[1:37:09] I have heard the same thing.
[1:37:10] I have instructed our county staff to try and expedite them.
[1:37:14] I guarantee you that you have done the same thing here
[1:37:17] in the city.
[1:37:19] And it still frustrates people how long
[1:37:21] it takes to get permits.
[1:37:24] If there's any questions, I'm happy to answer them.
[1:37:27] If not, you will see me again in 15 minutes
[1:37:29] wearing a different hat.
[1:37:32] Anything?
[1:37:34] >> Thank you, sir.
[1:37:35] 15 minutes is ambitious.
[1:37:40] >> I was hopeful.
[1:37:43] >> But we will see.
[1:37:43] We'll see.
[1:37:44] All right, is there anybody else who
[1:37:46] would like to provide input on Nonagenda or consent items?
[1:37:51] Thank you.
[1:37:52] Consent agenda items 11 through 14,
[1:37:55] a motion to cancel the November 2006 and December regular City
[1:38:00] Commission meetings.
[1:38:01] 12, resolution 2026-122, resolution accepting the Florida
[1:38:05] Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2026,
[1:38:07] 2027 pedestrian and bicycle safety high visibility education
[1:38:10] and Enforcement campaign sub grant in the amount of $5,000
[1:38:13] and authorizing the City Manager to execute the sub grant
[1:38:16] agreement with the Institute of Police Technology and Management
[1:38:19] for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education
[1:38:21] and Enforcement, resolution 2026-123,
[1:38:25] resolution authorizing the City manager or designee to execute
[1:38:28] amendment number one to the agreement with Florida Tours LLC
[1:38:31] for the Charter Bus Transportation Services
[1:38:34] to approve a fuel charge adjustment to the contracted
[1:38:37] hourly rate pursuant to IFB 11 --
[1:38:44] a resolution authorizing the City manager or designee
[1:38:48] to approve a change ordering the amount of $22,083.76 to kilowatt
[1:38:57] electric company for additional electrical work for the City
[1:38:59] Hall Lighting improvement project.
[1:39:01] Are there any items the Commission wishes to pull?
[1:39:05] >> Pull 11.
[1:39:09] >> Pull 14.
[1:39:13] >> We are pulling 11 --
[1:39:16] >> And move consent without those items.
[1:39:20] >> We are pulling 11 and 14, and we are having a motion
[1:39:22] and second by Commissioner Rydell and Commissioner Welch
[1:39:28] to approve the remaining consent items 12 and 13.
[1:39:32] Clerk, please call the role for 12 and 13.
[1:39:39] >> (Calling roll)
[1:39:45] >> Okay, we are now going to hear from Commissioner Rydell
[1:39:51] on pulling number 11.
[1:39:55] >> I have no problem canceling the meetings,
[1:39:55] but this is one of those, based on how our charter reads,
[1:39:58] meetings traditionally fall in Thanksgiving week and Christmas
[1:40:00] week.
[1:40:01] I would direct our city manager that if there are any
[1:40:03] outstanding items or issues that need to be addressed before
[1:40:05] the end of the year --
[1:40:06] I know in previous years, we had an item that we had to have
[1:40:09] a special meeting for -- obviously,
[1:40:10] I know we all support it.
[1:40:12] We will say it if there needs to be
[1:40:13] a special meeting the first week of December
[1:40:15] or the third week of November regarding
[1:40:18] outstanding fiscal year items, I'm available for any of that.
[1:40:24] That's the only thing I wanted to say.
[1:40:26] Thank you, mayor.
[1:40:28] >> Super.
[1:40:29] I think the whole commission is on board with that.
[1:40:30] Whenever you need to meet with us, we will be there.
[1:40:32] Number 14, to Commissioner Welch?
[1:40:38] Motion to second number 11?
[1:40:44] Now number 14?
[1:40:47] Call the roll for 11.
[1:40:52] Thank you.
[1:40:55] >> (Calling roll)
[1:41:00] >> All right, Commissioner Welch, what you got?
[1:41:05] Oh, you pulled it.
[1:41:06] I'm sorry.
[1:41:11] Apologies.
[1:41:12] >> No worries.
[1:41:14] >> Commissioner Railey?
[1:41:17] >> I'm sorry, city manager, would you please explain why
[1:41:20] there is a work change order, when we are talking about
[1:41:25] adjusting the lights that are too bright?
[1:41:27] I was under the impression that, when I read the original
[1:41:31] contract, that they would be here to --
[1:41:36] I'm sorry -- that it was in their hands.
[1:41:39] They are the professionals.
[1:41:40] They know exactly what we needed,
[1:41:42] what the lighting situation is.
[1:41:43] It seems that this work change order
[1:41:45] is because the lights are too bright, and we need dimmers now.
[1:41:52] >> We did not do an initial photometric study to determine
[1:41:56] the exact wattage of the bulbs, what we were going to do in.
[1:42:00] That's a very expensive option.
[1:42:02] We did a direct replacement is what we did.
[1:42:07] As fixtures degrade, they also lose a little bit
[1:42:11] of their brightness.
[1:42:11] When we installed the new LED fixtures,
[1:42:17] they are a little brighter.
[1:42:20] There's some settings on them.
[1:42:21] Some can be adjusted.
[1:42:24] Also, in some parts of the open office area,
[1:42:28] some people actually kept their lights off.
[1:42:31] We did an in-house study with Kilowatt.
[1:42:37] We did not hire an engineering firm
[1:42:41] to do this because it was a lot cheaper.
[1:42:43] We were able to survey the existing lights.
[1:42:45] Along the windows, because of the daylight coming in calm
[1:42:49] at the average light is a little too bright
[1:42:51] than what's recommended for those tasks.
[1:42:54] Those are the areas we are installing the dimmers.
[1:42:57] There was also a request from the staff --
[1:43:00] because we replaced lights in their current location .
[1:43:06] There was one storage space, and they requested some more
[1:43:10] lightings, because the (Indiscernible),
[1:43:14] depending on their position, they block lights.
[1:43:16] They're very tall.
[1:43:17] That, we didn't know about ahead of time,
[1:43:20] so that's one of the changes.
[1:43:21] There's another dimmer issue compatibility --
[1:43:26] the greeting area, the main entrance where you go in.
[1:43:29] We are having to change out and put a dimmer there in.
[1:43:34] >> So the original price reflected that?
[1:43:37] >> The original price was just based on a direct replacement.
[1:43:38] We actually budgeted a lot more for this job.
[1:43:40] I think we budgeted $110,000.
[1:43:43] So going in a step fashion, if we need to make changes,
[1:43:48] we still come out ahead.
[1:43:52] >> Thank you.
[1:43:52] That answers my questions.
[1:44:01] >> Ready to move this?
[1:44:04] >> Move it.
[1:44:06] >> Second.
[1:44:09] >> Please call the role for 14.
[1:44:14] >> (Calling roll)
[1:44:19] >> Okay, to our regular agenda.
[1:44:22] Resolution 2026-138, resolution authorizing the mayor
[1:44:27] or designee to execute the first agreement with 47 Johnson Road
[1:44:34] LLC, located at 47 Johnson Road suite eight,
[1:44:38] Coconut Creek Florida, within the Lyons Tech.
[1:44:53] Finance Department,
[1:44:57] >> Good evening everyone.
[1:44:58] This is the First Amendment to the city's lease for the fire,
[1:45:01] rescue Administration office is located at 4701 Johnson Road.
[1:45:04] As you may recall comment the city
[1:45:06] has occupied this space since 2022 as a temporary office
[1:45:10] space for the fire Rescue Administration
[1:45:13] while we move forward with building the new fire
[1:45:16] station 113.
[1:45:17] The current lease expires September 30th of 2027,
[1:45:20] and it does include an option for an additional five year
[1:45:24] term.
[1:45:25] As part of the negotiations with the landlord,
[1:45:28] we were able to extend the term from 60 months to 64 months with
[1:45:33] the first four months of the extension provided at --
[1:45:37] the extension would therefore run from October 1st 2027
[1:45:41] through January of -- while we anticipate fire administration
[1:45:46] moving into the new fire facility before the end
[1:45:48] of the term, the additional time provides flexibility
[1:45:50] for the city as we move forward with the police department
[1:45:54] improvements.
[1:45:55] During those planned improvements,
[1:45:57] we anticipate using this space temporarily
[1:45:59] for the police department and for any staff accommodations.
[1:46:05] Maintaining the space provides an important part
[1:46:07] of that transition, it helps us minimize disruption
[1:46:11] while renovations for both projects are underway.
[1:46:14] Frank, the commercial real estate
[1:46:16] broker who assisted with this lease,
[1:46:20] had hoped to attend tonight, but unfortunately
[1:46:22] was unable to do so, so he does send his regards.
[1:46:26] We also looked at --
[1:46:29] I'm sorry, we looked at the comparable office leases
[1:46:32] within the area and found that the proposed
[1:46:35] lease rate that we have is consistent with the market.
[1:46:38] So staff does recommend approving this First Amendment,
[1:46:41] and I'm happy to answer any questions you have.
[1:46:44] Thank you.
[1:46:48] >> Doesn't look like we have any questions.
[1:46:49] City Clerk, is there any members of the public
[1:46:52] that have signed up to speak?
[1:46:56] >> Not at this time.
[1:46:58] >> Is there anyone else who is present who would like to speak?
[1:46:59] Okay.
[1:47:00] If there are no further questions or comments,
[1:47:03] please call the roll for item 15.
[1:47:09] >> Move it.
[1:47:11] >> Second.
[1:47:12] >> We already did the motion and the second.
[1:47:20] >> (Calling roll)
[1:47:30] >> Thank you.
[1:47:32] A resolution approving the Martinique Village II-C
[1:47:36] Condominium association application
[1:47:37] for matching grant funds from the Neighborhood Enhancement
[1:47:39] Grant program.
[1:47:40] Is there a motion to second?
[1:47:45] >> Second.
[1:47:47] >> You heard that, city manager?
[1:47:50] Yes, Commissioner, you have something?
[1:47:56] >> Yes.
[1:47:56] Because of my relationship with the Wynmoor community Council,
[1:47:59] I would like to recuse myself from the next three items,
[1:48:04] actually.
[1:48:05] >> Okay, super.
[1:48:09] >> You won't forget me outside, right?
[1:48:12] >> No, we will not.
[1:48:13] You could just -- all right.
[1:48:21] >> Good evening.
[1:48:22] Dan Nelson, grants administrator.
[1:48:24] This resolution is associated with the Martinique II-C.
[1:48:33] The Association is requesting for a security enhancement
[1:48:36] project.
[1:48:38] The applicant has committed to maintain the security system.
[1:48:43] This program satisfies the program guidelines.
[1:48:46] I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have.
[1:48:56] >> Nothing?
[1:48:57] Okay.
[1:48:57] Any from the public who would like to speak on this item?
[1:49:03] >> None at this time, Mayor.
[1:49:07] >> Please call the roll.
[1:49:10] >> (Calling roll)
[1:49:13] >> Resolution 2026 -- congratulations.
[1:49:18] They're here.
[1:49:19] There we are.
[1:49:20] Usually Commissioner Rydell -- he always says, hey,
[1:49:24] who's here from this?
[1:49:26] But you didn't today.
[1:49:28] Interesting.
[1:49:29] Resolution 2026-134, a resolution approving
[1:49:34] the Condominium Association application for matching grant
[1:49:37] funds from the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant program
[1:49:38] for security enhancement.
[1:49:39] And they are here?
[1:49:41] All right.
[1:49:42] Is there a motion and a second to approve?
[1:49:48] Commissioner Welch and seconded by Vice Mayor Brodie.
[1:49:59] >> Total cost of that project is --
[1:50:02] Joe, the building director, is here.
[1:50:04] If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them.
[1:50:11] >> We don't have any questions, but he wants to say something.
[1:50:14] Just tap the button.
[1:50:17] There you go.
[1:50:21] >> I just like to say, thank you all.
[1:50:23] I don't have the proper etiquette
[1:50:26] to do this public speaking, but I'd just
[1:50:30] like to say, thank you, because we'd like to improve
[1:50:34] and keep our community safe.
[1:50:43] If you guys make it happen by approving it,
[1:50:46] then we are chipping in, painting, all kinds of work
[1:50:49] over there.
[1:50:50] We would like to see the values go up
[1:50:52] and pay some taxes because I really
[1:50:55] think that the city of Coconut Creek is on the upward trend.
[1:51:01] I lived in Boca before I retired,
[1:51:06] and I worked my whole life to come to Coconut Creek.
[1:51:09] I really enjoy living here.
[1:51:13] I enjoy Wynmoor.
[1:51:15] I've been in South Florida for 30 years,
[1:51:20] so this is where I've worked my whole life to be.
[1:51:24] Thank you.
[1:51:25] Thank you for making it nice.
[1:51:31] >> You got it.
[1:51:33] You hear that?
[1:51:34] He said Wynmoor is great.
[1:51:37] >> I hope she heard that.
[1:51:38] She knows it.
[1:51:41] >> All right.
[1:51:42] Let's call the roll, please.
[1:51:50] >> (Calling roll)
[1:51:52] >> Resolution 2026-135, a resolution approving --
[1:51:55] congratulations.
[1:51:56] Congratulations.
[1:51:57] You got it -- a resolution improving the Martinique II-E --
[1:52:05] is there a motion and a second?
[1:52:11] >> Move it.
[1:52:13] >> Moved by Commissioner Welch, seconded by vice mayor Brodie.
[1:52:19] Are you here today?
[1:52:20] I didn't know.
[1:52:21] I didn't know who was.
[1:52:23] Cool.
[1:52:24] Dan?
[1:52:26] >> Thank you.
[1:52:28] The association is requesting $8,978 for a security
[1:52:32] enhancement project.
[1:52:34] This project is eligible and satisfies all the requirements
[1:52:37] established in the program guidelines.
[1:52:39] I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.
[1:52:46] >> Just briefly, at the end of the three items,
[1:52:48] could you just tell us, assuming this item passes,
[1:52:50] can you give us the remaining balance in the community
[1:52:53] Enhancement Grant fund, please?
[1:52:58] >> Absolutely.
[1:52:59] If this passes, there will be about $51,000 remaining.
[1:53:03] And there are two applications on my desk that will be
[1:53:07] presented on the September 10th City Commission meeting.
[1:53:10] One is for tall trees, and the other is for Caymen.
[1:53:14] Cayman is a lighting enhancement project, energy efficiency.
[1:53:18] Tall trees it's a landscaping enhancement
[1:53:20] which will improve the landscape buffer.
[1:53:25] >> Hypothetically, assuming those items pass,
[1:53:26] what are the --
[1:53:27] I'm just wondering what our budget
[1:53:29] is going to end with that, because I think
[1:53:31] this is the first year we've actually kind of got there,
[1:53:34] which is exciting.
[1:53:35] Just put that on for me, please.
[1:53:41] >> If the next two neighborhood enhancement grants are approved,
[1:53:44] there will be about $40,000 remaining in the budget.
[1:53:47] We will have spent about $155,000 this year
[1:53:50] on neighborhood enhancements.
[1:53:55] >> Okay, thank you.
[1:53:56] I appreciate it.
[1:53:57] We talk about this budget --
[1:53:59] I think it's an important part, that we
[1:54:01] continue to keep up with it.
[1:54:05] >> Thank you, Commissioner.
[1:54:05] Is there anybody from the public who would
[1:54:06] like to speak on this item?
[1:54:08] All right.
[1:54:09] Please call the roll.
[1:54:14] >> (Calling roll)
[1:54:20] >> Congratulations.
[1:54:21] You are very welcome.
[1:54:22] We need to retrieve Commissioner Railey.
[1:54:42] Here we go.
[1:54:43] We are now -- agenda items 19 through 21.
[1:54:48] We are now going to consider several Quasi-judicial items.
[1:54:51] Will the City Attorney please explain the city's
[1:54:53] quasi judicial procedures?
[1:54:58] >> First I want to remind everyone to please silence
[1:54:59] your mobile devices.
[1:55:00] Florida courts have determined that there
[1:55:02] are certain types of matters, including
[1:55:04] agenda items 19, 20, and 21 on tonight's agenda
[1:55:07] that are to be treated differently than other items
[1:55:09] considered by the Commission.
[1:55:11] These quasi judicial applications,
[1:55:14] the Commission is applying existing rules and policies
[1:55:16] to a factual situation and is therefore
[1:55:18] acting like a judge and jury doing
[1:55:20] a trial held in the courtroom.
[1:55:23] In such cases, the courts have decided
[1:55:24] that due process and fundamental fairness
[1:55:27] require that more formal procedures be followed.
[1:55:36] Planning and zoning board recommendation
[1:55:38] must be presented at the public hearing, and the deliberations
[1:55:41] of the City Commission.
[1:55:42] The quasi judicial procedures require that the Commission
[1:55:45] consider the evidence presented to it
[1:55:47] and base their decision on the applicable law
[1:55:49] and primarily on credible evidence presented,
[1:55:52] whether by staff, the applicant, or members of the public.
[1:55:55] In a quasi judicial proceeding, the Commission
[1:55:57] is not allowed to take into consideration public sentiment
[1:56:00] or the popularity of a particular development
[1:56:03] proposal or application.
[1:56:04] The City Commission may only consider substantial evidence.
[1:56:08] This means testimony or other evidence
[1:56:09] that a reasonable mind would accept as credible and adequate
[1:56:12] to support a conclusion.
[1:56:13] Florida courts have made it clear
[1:56:15] that mere generalized statements of opposition
[1:56:17] are to be disregarded, but fact based testimony
[1:56:20] may be considered substantial evidence.
[1:56:21] This can include eyewitness observation, testimony
[1:56:24] about relevant facts and documentary evidence,
[1:56:27] including photographs, aerials, and maps.
[1:56:29] People who want to participate in a quasi judicial hearing can
[1:56:32] testify as to factual matters in any element of the case that --
[1:56:44] their testimony will be given -- their Testimony will be
[1:56:50] considered in, provided their testimony is backed up
[1:56:52] by established facts, studies, or evidence and is not
[1:56:54] conjecture.
[1:56:55] The quasi judicial hearing process
[1:56:56] is not a popularity contest.
[1:56:58] The strict rules of evidence do not
[1:57:00] apply during the public hearing, but any comments
[1:57:02] must be relevant to the agenda item.
[1:57:04] Proper decorum is required and will be maintained at all times.
[1:57:07] Please refrain from vocal, cheering, or applause.
[1:57:11] Everyone who seeks to speak on an item
[1:57:13] will be given an opportunity to speak.
[1:57:14] If you intend to provide testimony
[1:57:16] as to any of the applications to be considered tonight,
[1:57:19] you will be sworn in before your testimony is taken.
[1:57:21] Please no, if you speak, you may be -- know, if you speak,
[1:57:28] you may be subject to cross-examination.
[1:57:29] If you refuse to either be cross-examined or to be sworn,
[1:57:33] your testimony will be considered in the context
[1:57:35] and given its due weight.
[1:57:37] The general public will not be permitted
[1:57:38] to cross-examine witnesses, but may
[1:57:40] request that the Commission direct questions
[1:57:42] on their behalf to the applicant or staff.
[1:57:45] Will the clerk please confirm compliance
[1:57:47] with the notice requirements?
[1:57:51] >> The city has satisfied the legally required public notice
[1:57:53] for the public hearings for agenda items 19, 20, and 21.
[1:58:00] >> And will you please swear in the witnesses?
[1:58:03] >> Will anyone wishing to speak on any of the quasi judicial
[1:58:06] items please stand and raise your right hand?
[1:58:11] Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth,
[1:58:15] nothing but the truth?
[1:58:18] When you come forward to speak, will you state your name
[1:58:20] and address clearly for the record and state
[1:58:22] whether or not you have been sworn in
[1:58:23] and whether or not you understand
[1:58:25] the rules of the proceedings?
[1:58:28] Thank you.
[1:58:31] >> Okay.
[1:58:32] So we are going to now -- we will now hear agenda number 19.
[1:58:36] After I read the resolution, I will ask for a motion
[1:58:39] and a second to the item -- a resolution approving the special
[1:58:44] land use application requested by Juan Basto to establish
[1:58:49] a pharmacy within the existing medical office located at 3850
[1:58:53] Coconut Creek Parkway, as legally described in exhibit
[1:58:56] A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
[1:59:00] Is there a motion and a second?
[1:59:07] >> Move it.
[1:59:09] >> Moved by Commissioner Welch, seconded by Commissioner Railey.
[1:59:14] City attorney?
[1:59:18] >> Thank you, mayor.
[1:59:19] Are there any disclosures comments
[1:59:20] such as outside communications or site
[1:59:22] visits on behalf of the Commission for item number 19?
[1:59:29] >> Yes.
[1:59:30] I did visit the location.
[1:59:35] >> Thank you.
[1:59:38] >> I also went to the site, but I think in some maybe passing
[1:59:41] way I talked to Senator Geller.
[1:59:43] I don't think we touched on the substance.
[1:59:45] I think he advised me he was retained on the matter.
[1:59:47] That would be the only disclosure.
[1:59:51] >> I went to the site.
[1:59:52] I did not go in.
[1:59:53] I did have a conversation with Senator Geller.
[2:00:02] >> All right.
[2:00:03] So we are back.
[2:00:05] All right.
[2:00:08] City staff will now make a presentation on item number 19.
[2:00:14] >> Thank you mayor.
[2:00:14] I'll do a brief update on where we stand on this,
[2:00:16] then I believe the applicant is going
[2:00:18] to be providing a similar update on their clarifications.
[2:00:21] As you recall, at the August 13th 2026 meeting,
[2:00:26] the City Commission voted to table consideration
[2:00:28] of the Special Land Use application in the public
[2:00:31] hearing to this meeting.
[2:00:32] Since then, city staff has met with the applicant
[2:00:36] to further discuss the pharmacy's proposed security
[2:00:41] measures, at the delivery service comment the signage,
[2:00:44] and the hours of operation.
[2:00:47] We also discussed this application
[2:00:49] and some of the issues that were brought up
[2:00:51] at the last meeting with Coconut Creek Police Department
[2:00:53] and our Chief of Police and Staff on the DRC.
[2:00:56] Based on the applicant's representations
[2:01:00] and the additional information, it is important to point out
[2:01:09] that -- no objection to the proposed security measures,
[2:01:11] however they do have one request that will be a part
[2:01:13] of the conditions of approval that the applicant maintain
[2:01:15] current contact information for the pharmacy owner and/or
[2:01:19] the designated responsible representatives law enforcement
[2:01:22] can verify a delivery driver's affiliation with the pharmacy.
[2:01:26] I will just summarize some of the issues that were discussed.
[2:01:30] We discussed medication delivery.
[2:01:33] There are a number of -- there were a number of questions
[2:01:38] at the last meeting about medication delivery,
[2:01:39] just some points to point out and for clarification,
[2:01:43] since we are here again, at the pharmacy anticipates utilizing
[2:01:47] approximately two delivery drivers per day.
[2:01:50] They will be operating in unmarked vehicles
[2:01:53] to deliver medications to customers.
[2:01:55] The applicant also pointed out there are about ten pharmacies
[2:02:00] in the city of Coconut Creek.
[2:02:02] These are the corporate pharmacies such as Walgreens,
[2:02:05] CVS, Publix, Walmart.
[2:02:08] The applicant stated that they have delivery service.
[2:02:11] I also personally looked on those websites, as well,
[2:02:15] and they all have on their websites
[2:02:18] and identify medication delivery as a service they offer.
[2:02:23] Another point that the applicant and staff discussed was
[2:02:28] the degree of the pharmacy versus the main,
[2:02:35] in person pharmacy that they have
[2:02:38] and versus the medication delivery service.
[2:02:41] It is important to point out that the medication delivery
[2:02:44] service is considered ancillary to their principal business
[2:02:47] as a pharmacy.
[2:02:48] It is not intended to function as a pharmacy delivery service
[2:02:52] only.
[2:02:54] So the principal use of this location
[2:02:56] is a pharmacy and not solely just
[2:02:59] a medication distribution business.
[2:03:01] That was the discussion we had.
[2:03:03] Finally, on medication delivery, as we
[2:03:05] were discussing this application with the chief of police,
[2:03:10] he did point out that there are code of federal regulations
[2:03:14] that regulate delivery of controlled substances,
[2:03:17] and if it ever comes to that, there
[2:03:20] are regulations relating to selection, markings, tracking,
[2:03:25] and signature requirements.
[2:03:27] Based on the federal oversight already in place
[2:03:30] and the fact that other pharmacies currently
[2:03:33] offer their service in the city without any adverse sight
[2:03:36] or public safety impacts, staff, including the police department,
[2:03:40] at this time, do not recommend any additional additions related
[2:03:45] to delivery of medication.
[2:03:47] For the pharmacy sign, there were
[2:03:49] some questions related to the sign
[2:03:50] and where it would be placed and the size of the sign.
[2:03:55] There are regulations by the Florida Department
[2:03:59] of Health on some minimum sizes for a pharmacy sign.
[2:04:04] Minimum size of letters must be one inch,
[2:04:07] and it must be visibly located at the pharmacy itself.
[2:04:10] The applicant provided a graphic in the backup materials
[2:04:15] of the west facade of the pharmacy, which
[2:04:19] is the front door, which faces the interior
[2:04:21] of the lot and the parking lot.
[2:04:23] They propose to place the sign in the area which
[2:04:27] is marked as red, in a red box.
[2:04:30] In that location, this sign, if posted
[2:04:33] on the windows or the doors, would essentially
[2:04:35] be similar to a window sign or a door sign.
[2:04:38] That would state the name of the pharmacy, most likely,
[2:04:41] hours of operation, and things like that.
[2:04:44] We also looked at the hours of operation and questions
[2:04:50] relating to, what are the hours of operation?
[2:04:54] The medical clinic that currently exists on the site
[2:04:56] operates from 8:30 to 5:00, and to disclose Saturday and Sunday.
[2:05:04] The pharmacy has agreed that they will operate
[2:05:05] during those same hours.
[2:05:07] Staff recommends a condition memorializing tthose hours of --
[2:05:20] those hours of operation, and those are in the backup
[2:05:23] materials.
[2:05:23] There are some additional conditions of approval.
[2:05:25] They relate to hours of operation.
[2:05:27] The second one relates to maximum pharmacy area.
[2:05:29] As stated in the application, the maximum size of the pharmacy
[2:05:34] is approximately 510ft².
[2:05:36] And they have provided a floor plan
[2:05:39] and the condition requires that it substantially
[2:05:42] be depicted as it is on the floor plan in the application.
[2:05:45] Third condition -- exterior signage.
[2:05:48] Exterior signage for the pharmacy shall
[2:05:50] be limited to the west side of the building,
[2:05:52] as I said, facing the parking lot,
[2:05:55] and substantially in the location
[2:05:56] as it is graphically described in the backup materials.
[2:06:00] Of course, it would need to comply
[2:06:02] with any signage regulations that we have.
[2:06:04] The last one -- this relates to the police department's request
[2:06:09] for the pharmacy to keep them updated on contact information
[2:06:14] about the current pharmacy owner and any designated responsible
[2:06:19] representative who could verify the affiliation of any
[2:06:23] of the delivery drivers.
[2:06:25] And that concludes staff's recommendation
[2:06:28] and our presentation.
[2:06:30] Our recommendation is for approval
[2:06:32] with these additional conditions of approval.
[2:06:37] >> Thank you.
[2:06:38] The applicant will now make its presentation.
[2:06:44] >> Thank you.
[2:06:46] I'm going to have a little bit of a problem here,
[2:06:48] just because I don't know how to work the computer, because old.
[2:07:04] First, I would like to ask a question of staff.
[2:07:12] Your attorney will tell you that your staff recommendation
[2:07:14] is competence substantial evidence.
[2:07:17] I just want to verify that your recommendation was for approval.
[2:07:24] >> Yes, it is.
[2:07:26] >> And additionally, you had requested a list
[2:07:28] of recommendations for conditions.
[2:07:30] Did my client agree to each and every one
[2:07:32] of your recommendations?
[2:07:36] >> Yes, they have.
[2:07:38] >> Thank That concludes my questions of staff.
[2:07:40] I could make this a much longer presentation --
[2:07:45] I'm sure that at this hour of the night
[2:07:47] you would really appreciate that.
[2:07:48] But I'm only -- if I can figure out how to do this.
[2:07:56] I'm pressing which button?
[2:07:59] Ah, okay.
[2:08:00] I was pressing the wrong button.
[2:08:01] I'm only going to address the differences for the questions
[2:08:03] that were raised.
[2:08:04] If you want additional questions that we went over last time,
[2:08:07] I'm happy to address them.
[2:08:09] But in the interest of speed, I won't.
[2:08:12] There are questions about hours.
[2:08:14] Again, the pharmacy is only open while the clinic is open.
[2:08:17] It will never be open outside of operating hours.
[2:08:21] We have agreed that there will not be any expansion.
[2:08:24] I want to remind you, as you heard at the last meeting,
[2:08:27] this building was built to house that pharmacy.
[2:08:31] That's on the original building plans.
[2:08:33] They just never did it.
[2:08:35] But we're moving in to the existing space.
[2:08:37] We've agreed it's not ever going to be expanded.
[2:08:41] I will show you the signage in a moment,
[2:08:43] but when I show you the signage, you will laugh and say,
[2:08:47] we made a big deal over this?
[2:08:50] In terms of delivery safety, I do
[2:08:53] want to remind you about all of the other pharmacies.
[2:09:03] Every other pharmacy in Coconut Creek
[2:09:04] is currently doing deliveries.
[2:09:06] But we are going to go above and beyond what they are doing,
[2:09:09] as I will explain when I reach that slide.
[2:09:11] See that little red circle there?
[2:09:15] That's where we are going to put the sign.
[2:09:20] And the sign -- and if you wish, I have ten copies --
[2:09:26] is going to say substantially this.
[2:09:28] It's going to say, direct meds of Florida pharmacy,
[2:09:30] and it's going to have their hours and.
[2:09:32] That's it.
[2:09:34] If you'd like copies -- you don't really need them.
[2:09:38] That's all that the sign is going to say.
[2:09:41] The sign is going to be approximately 30 --
[2:09:51] I'm sorry.
[2:09:54] Okay, I'm sorry, it's 20 by 24 inches.
[2:10:02] 1 inch letters.
[2:10:04] You have to be standing directly at the door to read this sign,
[2:10:08] which is only going to say, yes, we are open from 8:30 to 5:00
[2:10:17] PM.
[2:10:18] That's all the sign is going to say.
[2:10:20] So it's not exactly going to be something that people are going
[2:10:24] to say, oh my god, they are still in controlled substances
[2:10:30] they're.
[2:10:31] Let's break in.
[2:10:31] It's almost -- controlled substances there.
[2:10:39] Let's break in.
[2:10:40] It's almost silly on that.
[2:10:41] It's not going to take up all the space inside the red box.
[2:10:43] It will just take up a portion of that space.
[2:10:45] We primarily are serving the clinic's own patients, although,
[2:10:48] just as an example, if you have somebody that goes there,
[2:10:56] and that's their pharmacy, and they go to a dentist,
[2:11:02] and they are going to say, I'm going to have dental surgery,
[2:11:06] so we will prescribe an anti-anxiety medicine before you
[2:11:12] do that, even though that's not --
[2:11:16] as long as it's a prescription, they will service it there
[2:11:19] because it is a full service pharmacy.
[2:11:21] Although, as we told you last time,
[2:11:23] you're not going to be able to wander through aisles.
[2:11:26] You go up, hand in your prescription,
[2:11:29] and they will fill it, or they will deliver it.
[2:11:32] In terms of the delivery --
[2:11:35] I think that's later -- every pharmacy in Coconut Creek
[2:11:41] delivers, but not every pharmacy in Coconut Creek is going to be
[2:11:44] using their own people.
[2:11:45] For example, right now you have Instacart.
[2:11:48] You've got Uber.
[2:11:49] As far as I know -- and I'm not an expert --
[2:11:53] they don't require the Instacart drivers to pass drug
[2:11:57] and background checks.
[2:11:59] This pharmacy has already said that they
[2:12:02] are going to require their drivers to pass
[2:12:04] drug and background checks.
[2:12:11] There's a lot more insecurity that we have agreed we are not
[2:12:17] -- in security that we have agreed we are not discussing
[2:12:20] because of state and federal law on security.
[2:12:22] There will be those schedule II deliveries.
[2:12:26] If it's an anti-anxiety medication or if it's
[2:12:28] a prescription dental medication,
[2:12:32] yeah, they'll be delivering those.
[2:12:35] There will not be any schedule II deliveries.
[2:12:40] There will be no narcotic deliveries, no painkiller
[2:12:43] deliveries.
[2:12:43] It's going to be normal healthcare.
[2:12:48] And again, we have agreed, as one
[2:12:51] of the conditions, that the police will have,
[2:12:55] at all times, people to contact to verify that with the driver.
[2:13:01] There was a question the last time about trips.
[2:13:03] This actually will be taking trips off the road.
[2:13:06] It is a negligible amount of deliveries.
[2:13:09] We are expecting 20 per day.
[2:13:12] And that's a negligible amount.
[2:13:16] But every delivery that they are making
[2:13:19] is taking cars off the road.
[2:13:22] So that's not an issue.
[2:13:24] There was a lot of question about pharmacies --
[2:13:30] that this would be a new model.
[2:13:33] It's not.
[2:13:34] In fact, throughout Broward County --
[2:13:39] I checked specifically.
[2:13:41] For example, I know -- it may be relatively new here in Coconut
[2:13:49] Creek, but just as one example, I looked up Chen medical
[2:13:55] Centers, which has offices similar to this.
[2:13:58] It's a clinic which has its own pharmacy
[2:13:59] inside in plantation, Oakland Park, Margate,
[2:14:03] Walter Hill, and Deerfield.
[2:14:12] Margate has more than one.
[2:14:16] This is a very, very common model.
[2:14:20] These are examples of pharmacies inside clinics
[2:14:28] or inside hospitals right here.
[2:14:29] We were requested four conditions of approval to limit
[2:14:35] it to the hours that the clinic is open,
[2:14:36] which we planned on doing anyhow,
[2:14:38] but we have agreed to put that as a condition,
[2:14:41] to limit the exterior signage, as we have shown,
[2:14:45] to have the maximum pharmacy area of --
[2:14:52] we are already planning on doing that, but happy to do that.
[2:14:56] The police contact for deliveries --
[2:14:58] everything that the city asked, we agreed to do,
[2:15:01] as you have heard testimony.
[2:15:03] I could go on and on, and I typically do,
[2:15:05] but I won't tonight.
[2:15:07] I'd be happy to answer any questions,
[2:15:10] but we think we have answered all of your questions.
[2:15:14] I'm done.
[2:15:17] >> Commissioner Rydell?
[2:15:24] >> Does the city staff have any questions of the applicant
[2:15:27] at this time?
[2:15:28] I'll now open the hearing.
[2:15:29] Are there any members of the public who would like
[2:15:31] to speak on agenda item 19?
[2:15:33] Once called upon, please come forward to the lectern,
[2:15:37] unmute the microphone, identify yourself,
[2:15:39] state whether you have been sworn in
[2:15:41] and whether you understand the conditions of the proceedings.
[2:15:43] When you are done speaking, mute the microphone.
[2:15:46] Public hearing closed.
[2:15:48] Does the applicant or staff wish to cross-examine
[2:15:52] any of the witnesses?
[2:15:55] The public Hearing is now closed.
[2:15:56] We will now hear closing remarks.
[2:15:57] Do either of you have closing remarks?
[2:16:02] >> No, sir.
[2:16:03] Thank you.
[2:16:04] >> Good project.
[2:16:05] We recommend approval.
[2:16:08] >> Commissioner Rydell?
[2:16:11] >> I'll be brief.
[2:16:12] I'm very supportive of the project.
[2:16:14] I'm very supportive of the service he's providing.
[2:16:17] My issues were the development and DRC,
[2:16:20] how we got here, in terms of things that I don't think
[2:16:22] were addressed.
[2:16:22] I'm going to ask the -- with all due respect,
[2:16:28] I'm going to ask my police chief to come up.
[2:16:30] I'm going to ask him some questions,
[2:16:31] then I'm going to turn to my staff
[2:16:32] and ask them some questions.
[2:16:34] Chief, before I get to you, I want to turn to Justin and Liz.
[2:16:37] Obviously, we can all agree that there were things addressed
[2:16:40] in our public hearing last time that may not
[2:16:43] have came up in DRC and staff.
[2:16:46] Is that fair?
[2:16:49] >> Yes.
[2:16:50] >> In regarding that, do you guys feel that the applicant has
[2:16:53] met all those requirements?
[2:16:58] >> Yes, we do.
[2:16:59] >> Because I know there wasn't a lot addressed in terms
[2:17:00] of delivery services.
[2:17:01] There wasn't a lot addressed in some of these things that were
[2:17:03] unknowns to us that wasn't necessarily addressed
[2:17:05] to the backup, nor candidly addressed to --
[2:17:10] I'm going to turn to my chief now and say call my chief,
[2:17:12] you had people that were sitting on DRC
[2:17:16] and obviously on committee on this.
[2:17:18] Do you feel -- three easy questions.
[2:17:22] Do you feel you reengaged in terms of from two weeks ago
[2:17:26] to today in regarding the prospective project?
[2:17:31] >> Absolutely.
[2:17:31] Originally Sergeant Hendrix was the representative
[2:17:33] for the police department.
[2:17:34] As a result of the meeting last time,
[2:17:35] I personally looked over the applicant's responses
[2:17:38] and we fully support the project.
[2:17:46] >> You have zero concerns from what you do in regarding some
[2:17:47] of the discussions from two weeks ago to today,
[2:17:49] you have zero concerns on this project?
[2:17:54] >> That's correct.
[2:17:56] >> I just want to put that on record.
[2:17:57] Thank you for addressing it.
[2:17:57] I don't want to get into this specific --
[2:17:59] our city attorney is starting to make eyes at me.
[2:18:02] I'm not asking anything specific in regarding DEA requirements
[2:18:04] or anything with pharmacies.
[2:18:06] Thank you, chief.
[2:18:07] I turned to our city attorney, and asked these questions.
[2:18:11] Justin, you listed four conditions of approval.
[2:18:14] Senator Geller has acquiesced or offered or agreed
[2:18:18] to the four conditions.
[2:18:20] Senator, are you there?
[2:18:24] I can't see you.
[2:18:25] Humor me.
[2:18:26] Stand up.
[2:18:26] I never get to say that.
[2:18:27] I'm always in front of you.
[2:18:28] Those four conditions of approval, you agree with.
[2:18:33] >> We agreed to everything they asked for.
[2:18:38] >> Are these conditions of approval that we need to make
[2:18:40] a motion to amend on the application?
[2:18:49] That's a really long pause.
[2:18:52] >> Yes, you need to make a motion to amend to add them
[2:18:53] as a condition of approval.
[2:18:55] It's not part of the recommendations by staff.
[2:18:58] So the answer is yes.
[2:19:03] >> So the answer is this, and I will say this, Senator Geller,
[2:19:05] I appreciate your advocacy on this.
[2:19:06] I appreciate the information I have
[2:19:08] received from staff on this.
[2:19:09] I am supportive of the project this evening
[2:19:11] in terms of the global component of it.
[2:19:13] After my colleagues say what they want to question and things
[2:19:17] like this, I'm advising all of you,
[2:19:18] I am prepared to make a motion to add
[2:19:20] the conditions of approval before conditions, specifically
[2:19:24] the hours of operation, at the maximum size of the pharmacy,
[2:19:27] the exterior sign, as well as obviously working
[2:19:29] with the police department.
[2:19:30] I'm prepared to make a motion to amend for those.
[2:19:33] But I'm not making the motion, because I don't want
[2:19:36] to stifle any conversation.
[2:19:37] That's all I have.
[2:19:43] >> Good evening.
[2:19:43] Here we are.
[2:19:44] I totally agree that I think there
[2:19:48] were more questions than answers at the first meeting.
[2:19:51] As a result, getting some information
[2:19:56] does make things a little clearer,
[2:19:58] because at the last meeting, the size of the letters
[2:20:01] did matter because it said they would be a minimum of one inch.
[2:20:06] It didn't say --
[2:20:08] I'm imagining a large sign flashing.
[2:20:11] Humor me.
[2:20:14] Let's not make too much ado about the size of the letter.
[2:20:21] I would even entertain having the condition
[2:20:25] that the letters are one inch in size
[2:20:29] on the notation on the wall.
[2:20:32] But about the delivery -- the hours of operation
[2:20:39] for the clinic and the pharmacy are suggested to be the same,
[2:20:47] 8:30 to 5:00, Monday through Friday.
[2:20:50] What about the delivery?
[2:20:54] Would they stay within those hours, as well?
[2:21:00] >> The dispatches would be made within those hours.
[2:21:05] >> But what if something arises?
[2:21:06] You see where I'm going with this?
[2:21:09] What if something arises?
[2:21:11] The reason I say that is, what happens with that, if items
[2:21:15] aren't able to be delivered?
[2:21:18] In part of the backup, it said, the majority
[2:21:21] of the time, signatures will be required.
[2:21:24] Are they left if there is no signature?
[2:21:29] And then if no one is there to receive it --
[2:21:31] let's say it is a gated community and they can't get
[2:21:33] in the gate.
[2:21:34] I don't know.
[2:21:35] I'm just making this stuff up, the scenario.
[2:21:38] But what happens?
[2:21:40] What if they have to take it back?
[2:21:44] They don't drive around with it.
[2:21:45] I'm just trying to say, if the deliveries were
[2:21:48] within the same hours of the clinic and the pharmacy,
[2:21:53] within that time frame, then you are ensured that you've
[2:21:57] got a closed loop of the dispensing,
[2:22:02] no matter whether it's in person or whether it's by vehicle,
[2:22:09] to be in a protected situation.
[2:22:15] >> Just to throw it out there --
[2:22:17] >> I'm talking.
[2:22:20] >> I'm asking a question, because I think it's very
[2:22:23] relevant.
[2:22:23] Hypothetically, if there is a dispatch at 4:00,
[2:22:26] and they have ten deliveries to make, are you addressing,
[2:22:28] are they making deliveries after they close at 5:00?
[2:22:35] >> yeah.
[2:22:36] >> I didn't mean to interrupt, Commissioner.
[2:22:38] I'm just trying to understand question.
[2:22:41] >> It is, because things happen.
[2:22:44] There is no perfect scenario.
[2:22:48] >> I'm happy to respond to that.
[2:22:49] The dispatch will be made during hours.
[2:22:51] If there's a dispatch, as commissioner Rydell just said,
[2:22:59] if there is a dispatch at 4:30, and the clinic closes at 5:00,
[2:23:05] and because of traffic, because there's a long line at the gate,
[2:23:08] at the delivery is not made until 5:30 or 6:00,
[2:23:15] that's still going to be acceptable.
[2:23:17] Every other pharmacy in Coconut Creek
[2:23:20] will be delivering probably later than that.
[2:23:22] But all of the dispatches will be made during the hours.
[2:23:26] I can't tell you what traffic is going to be like.
[2:23:32] >> I'm not talking about traffic.
[2:23:32] I'm talking about if it's undeliverable.
[2:23:33] What happens with the package?
[2:23:40] >> I'm going to ask you to identify yourself again.
[2:23:44] >> Diana Greenberg.
[2:23:45] Hello again.
[2:23:46] We have two deliveries a day.
[2:23:50] The one that goes out at 4:00 -- it's usually emergencies.
[2:23:53] It's usually antibiotics or something that
[2:23:54] has to be delivered that day.
[2:23:56] If not, it's going to go out the next day.
[2:23:58] The pharmacy dispatcher calls to make sure
[2:24:02] that somebody is going to be there to receive it.
[2:24:04] If not, they don't go out.
[2:24:07] The driver has the phone number to call.
[2:24:14] >> I was just worried about what would happen --
[2:24:16] because the hours are similar, and what happens with the driver
[2:24:19] in that situation?
[2:24:21] So you've answered that.
[2:24:23] I appreciate the follow up and all the information that was
[2:24:27] given and the oversight from the police department about some
[2:24:30] of the other concerns in that regard .
[2:24:37] You must understand, Senator Geller,
[2:24:40] I've never approved pharmacy hours or pharmacy deliveries
[2:24:49] since I've been on commission.
[2:24:51] To my knowledge, we don't have a clinic
[2:24:53] that has an in-house pharmacy to dispense medications
[2:24:56] to their patients.
[2:24:56] I think it is a value.
[2:24:58] I remember this was a model that was used years
[2:25:02] ago in doctor's offices.
[2:25:04] They dispensed their own medicine.
[2:25:06] I'm not opposed to it.
[2:25:07] I'm just saying, it's a different model.
[2:25:08] I had a lot of questions.
[2:25:10] I asked a lot of questions.
[2:25:12] Just trying to do my job.
[2:25:19] I, too, am ready to approve it, but with the conditions --
[2:25:24] and I do want to add the --
[2:25:29] >> One-inch letters.
[2:25:33] However, if I could ask, on the 510ft²,
[2:25:36] we said approximately in case it's 510.6.
[2:25:38] I would just ask that you say that the letters be
[2:25:42] approximately one inch, because I don't know if it's 32 point
[2:25:47] type or whatever, if that makes it 0.95in or 1.02 inches.
[2:25:58] >> You need some more coffee, Senator.
[2:26:02] >> I'd ask that you say approximately one inches.
[2:26:16] >> I appreciate it, and I also was very interested
[2:26:18] in the special land use, how it rolled over,
[2:26:21] if the property owners changed, either in the building
[2:26:25] or in the pharmacy.
[2:26:28] So I'm assuming this is, same conditions
[2:26:33] would apply to whoever the owner would be of the doctor's
[2:26:35] group or the pharmacy.
[2:26:39] >> Yes, the same conditions apply to whoever at any time
[2:26:42] owns this pharmacy.
[2:26:45] >> All right.
[2:26:47] >> As we lawyers say, they would run with the land.
[2:26:51] >> Good evening.
[2:26:52] Good seeing you again.
[2:26:53] Thank you for the information.
[2:26:56] That did clarify a lot of our questions from the last meeting.
[2:27:00] And I'm glad you had the opportunity to come back
[2:27:03] and to work with our staff.
[2:27:05] Thank you.
[2:27:06] I do have one question, because I did go inside to the facility,
[2:27:12] and I also saw that, when you enter,
[2:27:16] there is a reception area, and then to the right,
[2:27:20] as you are facing the reception area, to the right,
[2:27:23] there was a facility there that looked like that
[2:27:27] could be the pharmacy.
[2:27:29] Is that the existing area that's going to be?
[2:27:35] Okay, thank you.
[2:27:39] >> I'm sorry, when you ask a question,
[2:27:40] she needs to answer with the mice.
[2:27:44] -- mic.
[2:27:47] >> Yes, when you walk into the clinic, on the right,
[2:27:48] you see three counters.
[2:27:49] That's the pharmacy area.
[2:27:53] >> And that's the size it's going to be?
[2:27:55] You're not expanding?
[2:27:59] >> We're not expanding at all.
[2:28:01] >> Approximately 510ft.
[2:28:06] >> You want to do your condition of approval?
[2:28:08] I do, but the only, I guess, caveat to that
[2:28:12] is, Commissioner Welch added something,
[2:28:15] and I want to be a little clear with what her caveat is.
[2:28:17] Her caveat was a fifth condition of approval was like a one inch
[2:28:21] sign, but I guess the question I have, Senator --
[2:28:27] >> A sign with one inch letters, approximately.
[2:28:31] >> The statement I will make is this.
[2:28:31] I'm happy to do that, if that is the will of the commission.
[2:28:33] I heard from the rest of the commission on that.
[2:28:35] I guess the reality is this.
[2:28:36] Are you okay with a condition of approval for no marquee sign?
[2:28:44] >> Yes.
[2:28:45] >> I turned to Commissioner Welch,
[2:28:47] and I only say it because, if this is a placard sign
[2:28:49] on a window, I take different issue with that than a marquee
[2:28:52] sign.
[2:28:52] I think all of us last time were --
[2:28:54] I think -- your applicant, Steve --
[2:29:00] she didn't support marquee sign.
[2:29:02] I think to me, the distinguishing characteristic
[2:29:04] is, is this a marquee sign?
[2:29:07] You don't want that.
[2:29:08] I know your applicant doesn't want that.
[2:29:13] >> That's a condition of approval 3, which is,
[2:29:15] exterior signage shall be limited to the west facade
[2:29:17] facing the parking lot, substantially in the location
[2:29:20] depicted, which I have showed you that.
[2:29:25] >> Agreed.
[2:29:26] But I guess my question is, because that wasn't one
[2:29:28] of Justin's approval conditions --
[2:29:32] >> It is.
[2:29:33] >> I know you say that, but in terms of the 1, 2, 3, 4 I got --
[2:29:38] madam city Attorney, if I am prepared to make a motion
[2:29:40] in terms of hours of operation, maximum size of the pharmacy,
[2:29:44] in terms of the exterior signage,
[2:29:46] do I have to be specific in terms of the adoption
[2:29:48] of the exterior signage, then obviously the police department?
[2:29:53] I guess I'm asking you in terms of sub 3, what
[2:29:57] the motion exactly needs to be to meet
[2:29:59] the conditions of Commissioner Welch and the applicant.
[2:30:02] That's what I'm asking you, and I'm
[2:30:04] going to make the motion thereafter.
[2:30:09] >> If you are reiterating what is listed,
[2:30:09] you don't have to specify that as an additional condition
[2:30:11] of approval.
[2:30:11] It's already specified here.
[2:30:13] You just vote on it.
[2:30:14] What you are doing is modifying that in some way -- for example,
[2:30:18] the way that Commissioner Welch mentioned approximately one inch
[2:30:22] instead of, for example, 2 or 3 --
[2:30:27] because I know the state requirements are at least one
[2:30:29] inch.
[2:30:30] You want to specify approximately one inch,
[2:30:36] so that way there's no question that what you really
[2:30:40] intend is that it be limited, then that way
[2:30:42] there's no modification.
[2:30:47] >> Hold on, Commissioner.
[2:30:50] >> I apologize.
[2:30:51] I thought you wanted me to make a motion.
[2:30:56] >> But then I wanted to say something.
[2:30:58] I think the nickel and dime-Ing of this inch --
[2:31:04] I'm a little confused.
[2:31:05] I'm blown away that we're talking about it like this.
[2:31:07] You showed the window.
[2:31:08] You showed the space of the window.
[2:31:09] I'm in full support of you using that little window
[2:31:11] to advertise and push the hours of this pharmacy.
[2:31:14] I think what we are doing here is something that we are always
[2:31:20] told not to do -- design from the dais, in a way --
[2:31:25] but it's really --
[2:31:26] I just can't understand this nickel and dime-ing of the inch.
[2:31:32] They've already limited to their window.
[2:31:33] They're not putting a sign on the road.
[2:31:35] They're not putting a massive thing.
[2:31:36] You have a business to run.
[2:31:37] Now I kind of feel like we are affecting your business,
[2:31:42] in a way, or what could be of your business.
[2:31:46] I'm not going to support a one inch -- if you have the three,
[2:31:49] you have the three.
[2:31:50] But I'm not going to sit up here and support a one inch dictation
[2:31:53] of letters on a window.
[2:31:55] I'm just not.
[2:31:59] >> Can I turn to our staff and say, in terms of sub 3,
[2:32:03] what is the condition as you have the exterior signage
[2:32:05] language?
[2:32:08] >> Our intent is --
[2:32:11] >> Just give me the language, because I think that may pacify
[2:32:12] -- it may or may not.
[2:32:13] I'm just curious the language you want because I think
[2:32:15] the mayor's sentiments are --
[2:32:18] I get it.
[2:32:19] I just want to know what your sub 3 is.
[2:32:23] >> I've asked staff to distribute --
[2:32:25] that may not be one inch letters.
[2:32:26] I'd like something --
[2:32:31] >> I'm not yelling about one inch.
[2:32:32] I just want to see what Justin's third is to see --
[2:32:37] that's just me.
[2:32:39] >> I'm going to read you the sign condition.
[2:32:41] Exterior identification signage for the pharmacy shall be
[2:32:43] limited to the west facade of the building,
[2:32:46] facing the parking lot, substantially in the location
[2:32:49] depicted in the backup materials -- that's the red box --
[2:32:53] submitted by the applicant.
[2:32:55] All signage shall comply with the city's applicable sign
[2:32:58] regulations.
[2:32:59] Can I just say, I think the point of our --
[2:33:03] our point in this condition is to limit the signage to that red
[2:33:08] box.
[2:33:09] So whether it's a minimum one inch or whatever it is,
[2:33:13] it won't go outside of that red box.
[2:33:14] That's your limitation on that.
[2:33:19] >> Thank you for the clarification.
[2:33:19] Here's my motion.
[2:33:20] My motion is to amend item -- what item is it?
[2:33:28] >> 19.
[2:33:30] >> We've been here for a minute.
[2:33:31] I move to amend item 19 to include conditions 1, regarding
[2:33:36] stipulated hours of operation, to include item 2, regarding
[2:33:39] the maximum size of the pharmacy,
[2:33:41] to include item 3, as read, the exterior sign requirement,
[2:33:46] and to add sub 4, the connectivity with the police
[2:33:50] department, as read previously and stipulated
[2:33:52] to by the applicant.
[2:33:53] I move to amend the item to include those four items.
[2:33:59] >> Second.
[2:34:00] >> Just to clarify -- we've passed this out --
[2:34:03] this is substantially similar to what the sign will be.
[2:34:08] >> Listen, I voted yes last time.
[2:34:10] I'm not the one you've got to talk to.
[2:34:15] >> As I look at this, I realize it can't be one inch letters
[2:34:18] because --
[2:34:22] >> The red box, Steve.
[2:34:26] [Overlapping speech]
[2:34:28] >> The hour is getting long in the tooth.
[2:34:33] >> I appreciate the -- acknowledging the red box.
[2:34:35] What do we have to do for the -- what's our next step?
[2:34:41] >> You vote on the amendment, then you vote on the overall
[2:34:43] item.
[2:34:45] >> Please call roll on the amendment.
[2:34:49] >> (Calling roll)
[2:34:55] >> Now we will -- we have to have a motion and approve
[2:35:00] for number 19, right?
[2:35:05] >> I move the item as amended for approval.
[2:35:09] >> Second.
[2:35:10] >> Moved by Commissioner Rydell, as amended,
[2:35:13] and seconded by Vice Mayor Brodie.
[2:35:17] Please call the roll.
[2:35:20] >> (Calling roll)
[2:35:23] >> Thank you.
[2:35:24] Congratulations.
[2:35:27] >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor, vice mayor,
[2:35:30] and members of the Commission.
[2:35:34] >> Let's get those county approvals, Senator.
[2:35:40] >> Okay, does anybody need a water break or anything?
[2:35:44] You're good?
[2:35:44] Agenda item number 20 -- we will now hear agenda item 20.
[2:35:47] As I read the resolution title, I
[2:35:48] will ask for a motion and a second to move the item.
[2:35:51] A resolution approving a site plan application requested
[2:35:57] by Jacquie Pedevillano on behalf of Walmart Stores East LP
[2:36:00] for a 5932 square foot addition to the existing Walmart store
[2:36:04] generally located at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard .
[2:36:15] Is there a motion and a second?
[2:36:20] Moved by Commissioner Rydell, seconded by vice mayor Brodie.
[2:36:34] I don't know.
[2:36:37] Everybody's cool?
[2:36:38] We are calm, cool calm -- cool, collected?
[2:36:46] Good.
[2:36:48] Why wasn't the school put up first?
[2:36:50] They have school tomorrow.
[2:36:53] We'll get to you soon.
[2:36:54] City attorney, are there any disclosures?
[2:36:59] >> Does anyone have any disclosures for item 20?
[2:37:04] >> City staff will now make a presentation.
[2:37:09] >> Good evening mayor vice mayor commissioners, and staff.
[2:37:14] For the record comment the Assistant Director
[2:37:17] of the Resilient Design and Development Department.
[2:37:20] As you mentioned, this is agenda item number 20, a site plan
[2:37:26] application for the existing Walmart store located at 5571
[2:37:29] West Hillsboro Boulevard.
[2:37:31] The applicant, from Bowman consulting,
[2:37:41] is seeking the site plan approval .
[2:37:50] This addition supports Walmart's online pickup operations.
[2:37:54] I, myself, have never used this type of service,
[2:37:59] but it is definitely mainstream and providing the service
[2:38:03] is something that more and more we see at many many stores.
[2:38:07] This will allow, of course, the customers
[2:38:10] to place orders online and pick up their groceries
[2:38:12] or other items at a designated area
[2:38:16] without even having to enter into the store.
[2:38:18] The applicant is not just proposing this expansion.
[2:38:22] They are also proposing to spruce up the site.
[2:38:26] They are going to be increasing designated pickup
[2:38:29] spaces from 26 to 31.
[2:38:31] They are going to be improving the existing drive aisles,
[2:38:35] the existing landscape islands out there that could definitely
[2:38:40] use a refresh, some minor grading improvements, as well,
[2:38:44] to improve our ADA parking spaces will also be part
[2:38:49] of the site plan improvement -- new sidewalks, new striping,
[2:38:54] new crosswalk areas, updated pavement markings,
[2:38:57] and of course, they are going to be refreshing all
[2:38:59] of the signage, not just on the building.
[2:39:03] The applicant did hold, of course,
[2:39:06] at their community outreach meeting back on April 30th,
[2:39:10] 2026, at the city's complex, where they presented
[2:39:16] the project.
[2:39:17] No one from the public attended their meeting.
[2:39:19] Overall, staff finds that the site plan complies
[2:39:21] with our comprehensive plan, the city's land development code,
[2:39:25] and the minimum site plan review requirements
[2:39:28] of the Land Development Code.
[2:39:30] As a reminder, the Planning and Zoning Board
[2:39:33] did recommend approval of this agenda item
[2:39:39] in its regularly scheduled meeting.
[2:39:43] This concludes staff's presentation.
[2:39:45] Do you have anything to add call me -- to add, Justin?
[2:39:56] We have representatives here this evening
[2:39:59] to also make a presentation.
[2:40:04] >> The applicant will now make its presentation.
[2:40:07] >> Hello.
[2:40:08] My name is Jacquie Pedevillano.
[2:40:11] I think staff did a great job on presenting,
[2:40:15] so I will not add further on the actual scope.
[2:40:17] However, I did hear that there were a couple of questions,
[2:40:19] so I did want to clarify before we go into the questions
[2:40:23] themselves.
[2:40:24] The store is open seven days a week.
[2:40:26] The operating hours are 6:00 to 11:00,
[2:40:28] with the liquor store being 9:00 AM.
[2:40:36] Additionally, with the expansion,
[2:40:38] we are revising some of the drive aisles.
[2:40:41] So we have confirmed that the fire trucks are still
[2:40:44] accessible within the area, and no life safety impacts
[2:40:49] are proposed, aside from adding a door for the expansion.
[2:40:54] The store operation itself is not proposed to be impacted,
[2:40:57] nor are the entrances for the store
[2:40:59] or the liquor box within the scope of area.
[2:41:02] Within the scope of work, we are proposing LED lighting
[2:41:07] in the expansion area itself.
[2:41:10] This has been reviewed and approved within the DRC review,
[2:41:18] in addition to, we are proposing surveillance within the area.
[2:41:25] We are proposing also to convert 26 of the existing
[2:41:28] spaces to 31 pickup spaces.
[2:41:41] >> Does the staff have any questions of the applicant
[2:41:43] or the applicant's witnesses?
[2:41:48] >> Not at this time.
[2:41:50] >> Does the applicant have any questions of staff?
[2:41:52] I will now open the public hearing.
[2:41:53] Are there any members of the public who would like
[2:41:55] to speak on agenda item 20?
[2:42:10] Public hearing is now closed.
[2:42:12] Are there any closing remarks from either the city staff
[2:42:15] or the applicant?
[2:42:18] >> Not at this time.
[2:42:21] >> Okay.
[2:42:21] Members of the commission, any questions?
[2:42:29] Brodie, too soon.
[2:42:31] Commissioner Railey?
[2:42:35] Oh, you sure?
[2:42:37] Commissioner Welch?
[2:42:40] >> You talked about the lighting in the expanded pickup spaces
[2:42:43] there at the north end of the parking lot.
[2:42:46] I was just curious -- you are adding additional lighting
[2:42:51] there, in that spot, in that expanded area for pickup?
[2:43:02] >> Correct.
[2:43:02] 1 or 2 light poles are proposed.
[2:43:07] >> Okay, because it is dark there in the evening,
[2:43:10] but you've already taken care of that.
[2:43:12] And the surveillance cameras will
[2:43:13] be on the driver's, as well as those persons coming to pick up?
[2:43:20] >> Correct.
[2:43:23] >> Well, I look forward to it.
[2:43:23] It looks like one of your competitors that I won't name
[2:43:26] does a very robust business for that kind of service.
[2:43:29] I used one today for my first time.
[2:43:31] It's very convenient, I have to say.
[2:43:34] So you say you've taken care of the radius turning for the fire
[2:43:42] trucks?
[2:43:42] >> Correct.
[2:43:43] That has been accounted for.
[2:43:46] >> All right.
[2:43:46] I look forward to seeing what happens.
[2:43:48] Thank you.
[2:43:51] >> Commissioner Railey?
[2:43:53] >> Good evening.
[2:43:54] Just one question, and I wasn't clear on this --
[2:43:58] will you be able to order alcohol, as well,
[2:44:05] pre -order alcohol?
[2:44:07] And if so, verification of age?
[2:44:14] >> Within this pickup operation, I do not believe so.
[2:44:14] I believe it would be a separate operation.
[2:44:16] It is not part of this scope.
[2:44:21] >> Thank you.
[2:44:24] >> Commissioner Rydell?
[2:44:27] >> As the person whose district this sits in, totally supportive
[2:44:28] of it.
[2:44:29] Right now, you are running a project --
[2:44:34] a little shotgun approach.
[2:44:35] I think it's great.
[2:44:36] I love this proposal.
[2:44:37] I fully support this proposal.
[2:44:38] You entered -- answered Commissioner Railey's question
[2:44:47] about alcohol and.
[2:44:48] They have dedicated spaces for the liquor store.
[2:44:50] They do verify ID.
[2:44:51] I think this is great.
[2:44:53] I think adding lights I don't think is necessary,
[2:44:55] but I love it, only because I know the area very well.
[2:44:58] I think this is something that is going
[2:45:00] to really add to the area.
[2:45:01] I think the traffic pattern is terrible.
[2:45:03] But I didn't sit up here and approve it.
[2:45:06] I can qualm on that a little bit.
[2:45:10] I thought you did?
[2:45:13] Okay.
[2:45:14] All right.
[2:45:15] You give a dig, I give a dig.
[2:45:22] I think what you were trying to do there is really good.
[2:45:25] If you haven't got Walmart -- maybe you want to give it a try.
[2:45:31] I support the project.
[2:45:36] >> Sorry, I had to chuckle.
[2:45:36] Any other questions from the dais?
[2:45:38] All righty.
[2:45:40] Now for comments and deliberation by the Commission
[2:45:43] comment the Walmart store expansion site --
[2:45:50] a motion and second to approve agenda item 20,
[2:45:55] the Walmart store expansion site plan application?
[2:46:01] >> Move it.
[2:46:04] >> Moved by Commissioner Railey.
[2:46:06] Thank you for that.
[2:46:07] And seconded by the Vice Mayor.
[2:46:08] Please call the roll.
[2:46:12] >> (Calling roll)
[2:46:18] >> Congratulations.
[2:46:19] Oh, there you are.
[2:46:24] Awesome.
[2:46:25] >> Thank you all.
[2:46:28] >> Thank you.
[2:46:28] We will now hear agenda item 21.
[2:46:28] After I read the resolution title,
[2:46:30] I will ask for a motion and a second to move the item.
[2:46:33] On a school night -- a resolution to approve the site
[2:46:39] plan -- no, but the head of school has got to be there
[2:46:43] tomorrow -- the resolution to approve the site plan
[2:46:46] application requested by Christina on behalf of North
[2:46:49] Broward Preparatory School for an approximately 56,500 square
[2:46:52] foot addition to the existing school campus for additional
[2:46:56] instructional and performance space for the property generally
[2:46:58] located at 7600 Lyons Road comet legally --
[2:47:04] legally described in exhibit A. Is there a motion and a second?
[2:47:17] >> Are there any disclosures for this item?
[2:47:23] >> Yes, we did meet with Christina and went through
[2:47:32] a presentation.
[2:47:37] >> Likewise.
[2:47:38] And I was in the traffic headed -- yes,
[2:47:45] southbound yesterday in the rainstorm.
[2:47:49] I got a clear picture of what the traffic is.
[2:47:56] >> I don't think it's required, but my wife is a teacher.
[2:48:00] >> Thank you.
[2:48:03] >> And I saw through the -- sat through the presentation, too.
[2:48:10] >> And I sat through a presentation, too.
[2:48:12] The city will now make a presentation on item 21.
[2:48:19] >> Thank you.
[2:48:19] This is a site plan application for approximately 56,400ft²
[2:48:23] of additional instructional and performance space located
[2:48:27] at 7600 Lyons Road.
[2:48:30] The applicant -- I believe Scott Bachman is here tonight from
[2:48:40] the same law firm representing --
[2:48:41] is requesting site plan approval on behalf of the North Broward
[2:48:44] Preparatory School.
[2:48:46] This site plan is made up of three new buildings,
[2:48:51] and those new buildings are going to be --
[2:48:55] let's call them centrally southernly located in the site,
[2:48:59] but not too far south.
[2:49:01] I'll show you that later in. -- later.
[2:49:06] It is proposed to be built in phases.
[2:49:08] The first building, which is the 7700 square foot
[2:49:11] building, building 1000, is the first phase.
[2:49:14] That will function as a STEAM instruction and lab space.
[2:49:21] The applicant has a presentation with a lot more of those details
[2:49:24] I won't go into.
[2:49:24] I will just be briefly describing.
[2:49:26] The second building is building 1100,
[2:49:28] which is proposed to be 26,500ft², approximately,
[2:49:31] and that will function as a performing arts venue.
[2:49:37] And building 1200 is proposed to be about 22,000ft²,
[2:49:40] and it is designated for pre-K and kindergarten students,
[2:49:45] but it has some additional, ancillary features to it typical
[2:49:50] for a school --
[2:49:52] a kitchen, a dining area, with a mix of regular classroom spaces.
[2:49:55] It also includes an outdoor play space
[2:49:57] on the south side of that building.
[2:50:00] As you know, this is a very large campus, 70 acres,
[2:50:05] approximately, and it has a zoning designation
[2:50:07] of community facility F and a future land use designation
[2:50:12] of residential estate 1.
[2:50:17] Just as a very important point, because the applicant is
[2:50:20] building this on undeveloped land of the property,
[2:50:23] and this property has a number of environmental protections
[2:50:28] and conservation lands -- these buildings are proposed to be
[2:50:34] constructed outside of those conservation easements.
[2:50:37] The plan does include enhanced setbacks and buffering.
[2:50:43] It includes additional permanent parking spaces,
[2:50:46] a new dedicated drop off lane.
[2:50:49] As you know, capacity and storage of vehicles on the site
[2:50:52] is an important issue.
[2:50:53] As I said, a new outdoor learning and play area.
[2:50:57] Like I just said, the traffic study review in this application
[2:51:02] was a crucial component.
[2:51:05] Staff and the applicant devoted a substantial amount
[2:51:07] of time reviewing that and reviewing
[2:51:12] all of the various options and even making
[2:51:14] numerous conditions of approval related
[2:51:16] to traffic enhancements and circulation,
[2:51:19] not only on site, but even off site in the public right of way.
[2:51:25] Those are listed as the conditions.
[2:51:31] The city's transportation manager led that effort.
[2:51:35] He's also here tonight for any questions
[2:51:37] and for assistance with questions related to our review.
[2:51:40] I know the traffic engineer is here tonight, as well.
[2:51:46] The preserve along Northwest 74th will be cleaned up,
[2:51:52] and just like with all the other applications that we have
[2:51:56] in these large sites, when there's undeveloped land
[2:51:58] and there's trees and a preserve, there's usually --
[2:52:05] most likely here, as well -- exotic and invasive species.
[2:52:07] When construction occurs -- you see that happening in Main
[2:52:14] Street -- they will go in, as required by Broward County,
[2:52:16] they have to clear out those exotic invasives.
[2:52:18] That allows the native species to grow in.
[2:52:21] With respect to Northwest 74th Avenue,
[2:52:24] there's a condition to even enhance the remaining landscape
[2:52:26] buffer between the roadway and the southern play area
[2:52:31] and buildings of the school to ensure that we just maintain
[2:52:34] that rural character of 74th Street in that neighborhood
[2:52:38] and to maintain that buffer and to even beef it up a little bit
[2:52:42] after they clear it out and they install their chain link fence.
[2:52:46] And new trees will be planted in there.
[2:52:48] There's a condition related to that.
[2:52:49] The applicant did hold a community meeting.
[2:52:51] That was back in February.
[2:52:53] It was at the school.
[2:52:54] They did have numerous members of the community attend,
[2:52:57] as well.
[2:52:59] That summary and the presentation materials
[2:53:01] for that meeting are in the backup.
[2:53:03] Planning and Zoning Board had a public hearing on July 8th
[2:53:07] on the same application.
[2:53:08] That was approved unanimously.
[2:53:12] Staff's findings are that the site plan complies
[2:53:15] with the city's Land Development Code, the minimum site plan
[2:53:19] review requirements in the Land Development Code,
[2:53:21] the Esthetic design review requirements, and the city's
[2:53:25] Comprehensive Plan.
[2:53:26] That concludes staff's presentation.
[2:53:28] Thank you.
[2:53:32] >> Thank you.
[2:53:32] The applicant will now make their presentation.
[2:53:37] >> Good evening.
[2:53:38] For the record, Christina -- it's a pleasure to be here
[2:53:47] before you this evening on behalf of North Broward
[2:53:49] Preparatory School.
[2:53:50] I think everybody is probably very
[2:53:51] familiar with the location of North Broward Preparatory
[2:53:54] School.
[2:53:55] It's on the north end of the city,
[2:53:58] on the east side of Lyons Road.
[2:54:02] It is roughly 70 acres, and it has
[2:54:06] been operating as a preparatory school, a private school,
[2:54:09] for several decades at this point.
[2:54:11] The area -- I just realized my presentation
[2:54:15] wasn't on the screen -- are you -- oh, perfect.
[2:54:23] Thank you.
[2:54:24] So the area we are seeking to develop with this application
[2:54:28] is identified by the green box on the aerial.
[2:54:32] I think it was referenced as centrally and southernly
[2:54:37] located, which I think is very appropriate.
[2:54:41] It's on the south side of the access road that's
[2:54:45] looping internally to campus.
[2:54:47] It is flagged by two conservation easements.
[2:54:51] There's existing conservation easements
[2:54:52] that were put in place in 2000 and 2004.
[2:54:55] Those are identified by the blue dashed lines.
[2:55:00] Those conservation easements are not changing.
[2:55:03] There is one that is almost immediately adjacent
[2:55:07] to the development area.
[2:55:09] We have been coordinating with Broward County already related
[2:55:13] to the proposed development plan's construction activities,
[2:55:20] to ensure that this project isn't going to negatively impact
[2:55:23] that conservation easement area.
[2:55:24] In addition, it's about 300ft from the east property line,
[2:55:30] and the buildings will be located at least 100ft from
[2:55:36] the south property line along 74.
[2:55:38] So this is a version of kind of the master plan.
[2:55:45] We've been showing a master plan with various applications
[2:55:48] over the last probably 15 or so years,
[2:55:54] starting with when we came through with the rezoning, then
[2:55:58] the Global Wellness Center, and more recently,
[2:56:01] the residential village, always kind
[2:56:05] of intending to ensure the city is
[2:56:06] aware of what's on the horizon for the school.
[2:56:11] They are obviously continuing to invest in their students,
[2:56:14] in their school, and in their programing.
[2:56:17] So this essentially shows the various locations
[2:56:21] of the buildings and their intended use.
[2:56:25] So the most northern building is intended for STEAM, science,
[2:56:33] tech, engineering, art, math.
[2:56:35] This is really kind of an innovative use for the school
[2:56:38] programing.
[2:56:38] It's intended for aviation.
[2:56:40] It's intended for robotics -- really innovative technical
[2:56:46] elements and programing that will be available to students.
[2:56:49] Towards the center is their performance space,
[2:56:54] an arts space.
[2:56:58] It's not just kind of intended for various performances.
[2:57:00] It does have classroom facilities,
[2:57:03] areas for set building, areas for music classes,
[2:57:08] dance studios, things along those lines.
[2:57:10] It also does include a performance area
[2:57:13] that can be used for various functions with about 300 seats.
[2:57:18] So whether it's a grade-level performance, maybe a small dance
[2:57:23] performance, something along those lines,
[2:57:25] there is a facility that can accommodate that on campus
[2:57:28] with this proposal.
[2:57:29] And then on the south end, there's
[2:57:32] the Early Childhood Center.
[2:57:35] That's intended for pre-K and kindergarten.
[2:57:38] So here is a more detailed view of that site plan.
[2:57:44] Again, building 1 is your STEAM building.
[2:57:52] Your performance building is building 2, about 26,000ft².
[2:57:56] Then on the southern end, there's the Early Childhood
[2:57:59] Center, which is about 25,000ft².
[2:58:03] In addition, you can see, on the south end, along 74th,
[2:58:09] there is that 100 foot setback.
[2:58:12] Then there's a minimum 50 foot native species buffer.
[2:58:15] This is what Mr. Profit was alluding to a previously.
[2:58:21] We are committing to maintain 50ft of that natural preserve
[2:58:25] area.
[2:58:26] As we know, sometimes when exotics and invasives
[2:58:30] are removed, it can look more sparse than what
[2:58:34] was there previously.
[2:58:35] And so our team has prepared plans to replant that area with
[2:58:41] additional native species, so in line with kind of what you are
[2:58:46] seeing out there currently that would survive in the kind
[2:58:51] of understory areas and with the trees that are there and then
[2:58:54] plant in the sparse areas, as well,
[2:58:56] to really maintain that buffer and that character along 74th.
[2:59:02] So this is showing kind of an isometric graphic
[2:59:09] of the buildings.
[2:59:11] On the left hand side of the screen,
[2:59:15] that's your STEAM building.
[2:59:21] The center is your performing arts space, towards the right
[2:59:23] is the Early Childhood Center.
[2:59:25] You can see, we kept the scale low towards the ends to keep it
[2:59:29] in line with the campus so that views are protected from 74th.
[2:59:34] The taller portions of the building, where they are housing
[2:59:38] mainly set design areas, things that
[2:59:39] need more space, that's kind of flanked in the middle, where it
[2:59:44] is screened internal to campus.
[2:59:48] And then our architectural team looked at various case studies
[2:59:52] at other schools that are successful in terms
[2:59:56] of really innovative kind of construction methods.
[3:00:00] Being a school that is in Operation,
[3:00:03] it is important to create as little disruption to campus
[3:00:06] as possible with construction activities.
[3:00:09] The lower school is located just across to the west a little bit.
[3:00:15] So we want to try and avoid having large concrete trucks
[3:00:22] on campus and things of that nature that take more time,
[3:00:27] and again, cause more disruption to the classes and activities
[3:00:31] that are going on on campus.
[3:00:32] Our team looked at innovative ways to do that,
[3:00:37] and Metal Buildings was kind of the option
[3:00:39] that they found to be successful in other schools.
[3:00:42] Here are some case studies as to how
[3:00:44] that's been implemented in award winning ways.
[3:00:47] So using this inspiration, our team came up with these graphics
[3:00:52] to play with various elements in terms of the roofing,
[3:00:57] in terms of textures, setbacks, things along those lines
[3:01:02] that really create interest in the design.
[3:01:08] And here's another graphic of what that STEAM building would
[3:01:14] look like.
[3:01:17] And then in terms of the arts building,
[3:01:20] we thought it actually allows for really innovative
[3:01:24] opportunity for some sort of mural
[3:01:27] that perhaps students would be able to participate
[3:01:32] in designing.
[3:01:34] This shows you an option that could be incorporated
[3:01:37] into that building.
[3:01:38] I think that's really exciting for the students that
[3:01:41] are focused on arts programing at the campus.
[3:01:46] This just shows some compatibility
[3:01:49] with the existing buildings on campus.
[3:01:55] And then in terms of traffic, Mr. Profit touched upon this,
[3:02:00] as well -- we spent much time going over potential traffic
[3:02:03] improvements that can help the situation on Lyons Road.
[3:02:08] I understand Tuesday with the lightning storm
[3:02:11] and delayed dismissal, it was a little bit more of an impact
[3:02:15] than on other days.
[3:02:17] But we have identified a handful of improvements
[3:02:20] that the school is committed to making, subject, obviously,
[3:02:27] to approval and permitting by Broward County,
[3:02:30] and in one instance, Palm Beach County, as well.
[3:02:34] As you are going from the north, moving south into campus,
[3:02:38] this is the main access at 75th, so the more southern access
[3:02:46] into campus.
[3:02:46] There is an existing turn lane there.
[3:02:48] We have identified the ability to add about 200ft of storage
[3:02:54] into that turn lane, so we can expand that and are including
[3:03:00] that as a condition of approval that the school is agreeable
[3:03:04] to doing.
[3:03:06] Similarly, on the northern entry into campus,
[3:03:09] there is an existing turn lane that
[3:03:13] stops well before the canal.
[3:03:15] That turn lane is very limited right now.
[3:03:19] And we had our team discuss internally double our traffic
[3:03:24] engineers with their bridge consultants and structural
[3:03:28] engineers -- to ensure that the turn lane expansion would be
[3:03:32] feasible across a bridge such as this one.
[3:03:34] They looked at it and determined that,
[3:03:37] it is feasible to add 350ft of storage in this location,
[3:03:46] which is very sizable.
[3:03:47] That will help, again, get vehicles coming to campus
[3:03:50] from the north into those turn lanes and into campus
[3:03:53] and have less impacts to Lyons Road itself.
[3:03:59] On the southern portion of Lyons Road,
[3:04:02] going north towards campus, there
[3:04:05] are three different intersections
[3:04:06] that we have identified that can have kind of do not
[3:04:12] block signage proposed.
[3:04:14] Again, that is just ensure that people living
[3:04:17] in those communities can safely get through the intersections,
[3:04:22] aren't constantly blocked by the traffic,
[3:04:25] and allow for that free movement a little bit better.
[3:04:31] And then again, the team at North Broward Preparatory School
[3:04:36] is always looking at kind of internal circulation,
[3:04:42] and we've been discussing this , as well.
[3:04:45] This shows you the various loops for drop
[3:04:48] off within campus itself.
[3:04:50] It's quite a bit of storage within campus.
[3:04:53] The Early Childhood Center would add an additional loop,
[3:04:58] and that is identified kind of by the orange dashed line
[3:05:01] as to where those students would be dropped off,
[3:05:04] separate from the lower school.
[3:05:06] Then we also have the drop off and pickup times
[3:05:12] in the table at the top right hand corner.
[3:05:16] The lower school typically starts a little bit earlier,
[3:05:19] gets out a little bit earlier, and then the middle and high
[3:05:23] school students are staggered a little bit later in the day.
[3:05:30] And that concludes my presentation.
[3:05:35] Our whole team is here to answer any questions you may have,
[3:05:38] whether it be traffic, architecture, school operations,
[3:05:41] landscaping.
[3:05:42] We are all available and appreciate your time
[3:05:44] this evening.
[3:05:51] >> City staff, any questions of the applicant?
[3:05:53] Applicant, any questions of city staff?
[3:05:57] I want to open the public hearing.
[3:05:59] Are there any members of the public who would like
[3:06:01] to speak on agenda item 21?
[3:06:06] Once called upon, please come forward to the lectern,
[3:06:08] unmute the microphone, identify yourself.
[3:06:11] When you are done speaking, please mute the microphone.
[3:06:14] We do have Ms. Gainsbourg.
[3:06:21] Come on down.
[3:06:32] >> Hi.
[3:06:33] I affirm my name is Bella Gainsbourg.
[3:06:38] If you look at the first photo that they had put up --
[3:06:51] >> I can move it back on the screen,
[3:06:53] but IT will actually move the slide.
[3:06:58] Tag team effort.
[3:07:12] >> My home is located right outside the yellow line
[3:07:15] on the south entrance of the school.
[3:07:19] I also have a school in Coconut Creek.
[3:07:23] I love the growth that I have seen
[3:07:25] since I have been here, 1993.
[3:07:32] However, this has made my life and my family's life miserable.
[3:07:36] We have to get out every morning to go to our school,
[3:07:40] and sometimes it could take ten minutes for each
[3:07:43] of our cars to get out.
[3:07:44] We have five cars leaving in the morning.
[3:07:46] I also -- I am part of a volunteer ambulance,
[3:07:54] and even with my lights and sirens,
[3:07:59] sometimes I can knock it out of my property.
[3:08:01] I have spoken to Scott Bachman, with, so far, no results
[3:08:08] and no way of improving that.
[3:08:11] So as much I've been in Coconut Creek and vicinity for a long
[3:08:16] time --
[3:08:16] I love it.
[3:08:18] I love the quiet.
[3:08:21] For the past probably month, I've
[3:08:22] been waking up to construction, going to sleep to construction.
[3:08:26] My whole backyard is -- there's a big blue wall or something
[3:08:34] right in the back.
[3:08:35] We hear it all day and all night.
[3:08:39] I think something should be done, as I am a direct neighbor,
[3:08:44] for this construction.
[3:08:49] >> Is there -- the construction she is talking about is not
[3:08:57] a part of this.
[3:09:01] >> There is construction going on there now.
[3:09:05] >> Where is the --
[3:09:07] >> Directly in the back of my house.
[3:09:09] I'm on Lyons Road.
[3:09:13] >> You are just south of the first yellow line
[3:09:15] by the baseball field?
[3:09:21] >> Correct.
[3:09:23] >> Okay.
[3:09:24] Justin, do we know if there's construction happening there?
[3:09:29] >> I don't know if you're looking at an aerial photograph,
[3:09:29] but if you move over to the east a little bit,
[3:09:31] there are old single family homes that were bought
[3:09:33] by the school years ago.
[3:09:35] This area is used for parking.
[3:09:39] What I assume the resident is talking about
[3:09:41] is the demolition of those structures.
[3:09:45] That is directly east and behind this property.
[3:09:51] >> does that work have a time, like it can only start at 6:00
[3:10:00] -- does it have that for them?
[3:10:04] >> Construction activity has to comply with our code.
[3:10:06] I believe it is 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
[3:10:16] >> So 7:00 AM -- so if it's happening before 7:00 or after
[3:10:21] 6:00, you need to let us know.
[3:10:25] All right?
[3:10:25] That's what I would say to that.
[3:10:28] I don't know -- because the construction for this
[3:10:31] doesn't affect -- it's not really by your home.
[3:10:33] But if there's current things happening,
[3:10:35] and it's before 7:00 or after 6:00,
[3:10:38] then we need to do something about it.
[3:10:41] >> And we will confirm the time exactly.
[3:10:43] I do know it's 7:00 in the morning,
[3:10:45] nothing earlier than that.
[3:10:47] But if there's construction activities operating outside
[3:10:49] those hours, code enforcement -- you can call code enforcement,
[3:10:53] and we will send someone out.
[3:10:58] >> And what could be done that I could get out of my property?
[3:11:05] >> Well, we are not going to address that right now.
[3:11:06] We are going to move on with the hearing.
[3:11:08] But we've taken notes.
[3:11:10] We can certainly -- city manager, can you respond?
[3:11:17] >> I think what I'm hearing is that your other significant
[3:11:19] concern is accessing Lyons Road from your property
[3:11:22] because of the traffic backup.
[3:11:24] I believe -- would like to address that,
[3:11:35] or their traffic engineer.
[3:11:39] >> I'm happy to comment if now is the appropriate time.
[3:11:41] We did speak with Ms. Gainsbourg on a couple
[3:11:43] of different occasions.
[3:11:44] We have regrouped with our team, with our traffic engineer
[3:11:46] to figure out what options may be available.
[3:11:48] We are looking into the potential
[3:11:49] to put some do not block signage by her property.
[3:11:55] She has some smaller signs already existing out there,
[3:11:59] but something more substantial that the county could approve.
[3:12:02] It would be subject to Broward County approval,
[3:12:04] but we are happy to have that discussion with them
[3:12:07] and look into that option.
[3:12:12] >> Okay, thank you.
[3:12:15] Anybody else like to speak on this item?
[3:12:22] Okay.
[3:12:22] Public hearing is now closed.
[3:12:24] We will now hear closing remarks.
[3:12:27] Do city staff or applicant have any closing remarks?
[3:12:35] >> I'll just clarify the exact hours.
[3:12:38] You cannot be having construction outside
[3:12:40] of the hours of anytime before 7:00 AM or after 7:00 PM Monday
[3:12:53] through Friday -- there's some other things in there.
[3:12:56] Like I said, if there's things happening outside
[3:12:58] of those hours, we have code enforcement,
[3:13:00] and we would be glad to send someone out and investigate.
[3:13:06] >> And Ms. Gainsbourg, you do have code enforcement's number?
[3:13:12] Thank you.
[3:13:14] Do any members of the commission have any questions?
[3:13:19] I'm sure we all do.
[3:13:22] We will start with the Commissioner at the end.
[3:13:27] >> Thank you.
[3:13:29] Christina, bring up the slide please.
[3:13:34] There are a couple of different things.
[3:13:35] Obviously I was at the community meeting.
[3:13:36] I think I was the only one at the community meeting.
[3:13:38] I'm not saying it like that.
[3:13:40] I met with some of the other neighbors on 39th Street about
[3:13:43] this and their concerns.
[3:13:45] I will say this.
[3:13:46] Their concerns are relevant for traffic.
[3:13:49] They are not relevant for project.
[3:13:51] So I think it's an important distinction.
[3:13:56] The project that the school wants to do
[3:13:57] is an upgrade to the school that, in terms of trips,
[3:14:01] doesn't tremendously impact the project.
[3:14:03] I will say, at the community meeting,
[3:14:05] when something's came up with traffic,
[3:14:06] the school was extraordinarily receptive.
[3:14:08] Tall trees had some issues.
[3:14:10] I think it speaks volumes that some of the HOA members
[3:14:11] that have been very vocal are not here.
[3:14:13] I will just voice to all of you come out
[3:14:16] they had concerns because people are getting picked up
[3:14:18] and dropped off in tall trees community.
[3:14:20] The school proactively, even before this project,
[3:14:24] hired an additional officer that was actually going there and not
[3:14:26] allowing some of the Uber pick ups and drop offs.
[3:14:30] They also changed the exterior of Tall Trees --
[3:14:38] just so you know, people were pulling into Tall Trees
[3:14:44] and going into North Broward.
[3:14:46] The officers at the school did, they made it left to right.
[3:14:48] You can't do that anymore.
[3:14:49] The police officers disapproved at our --
[3:14:53] we just approved at our at our last meeting -- to not do that.
[3:14:58] I think that's a significant thing.
[3:15:00] In regarding this, I was able to advocate --
[3:15:02] I say it again, it's my district.
[3:15:05] We were able to advocate at 71st.
[3:15:07] There is a don't block the box that exists right now in.
[3:15:10] If we are looking at the rightmost slide, that exists.
[3:15:13] We advocated for it.
[3:15:15] This is something about 18 months ago -- two years ago,
[3:15:18] we advocated?
[3:15:19] You helped me with that.
[3:15:21] We actually started the process on 74th in regard to don't block
[3:15:24] the box, as well, because of Preston Creek and some
[3:15:27] of the other issues.
[3:15:28] Regardless of whatever it is, I just want to let you know that
[3:15:30] I've been advocating to the mayor in regarding the 74th
[3:15:35] don't block the box.
[3:15:36] Don't know anything about the 75th.
[3:15:37] But if that's something you want me to advocate for,
[3:15:40] I'm happy to advocate for it.
[3:15:41] Regarding the comments, I think her house is actually
[3:15:44] zoned as a community facility.
[3:15:47] You have certain county zoning.
[3:15:53] I don't to speak to that or debate that.
[3:15:56] I fully support whatever she needs to move people along,
[3:16:00] but again, what I notice with Tall Trees in terms
[3:16:05] of addressing their issues, it was more traffic-related
[3:16:07] that had nothing to do with the upgraded project.
[3:16:10] That's my comments to that.
[3:16:12] I met with the community, some of the stresses
[3:16:16] from the North Broward community.
[3:16:18] I'm not talking about the school.
[3:16:19] I'm talking about the community --
[3:16:21] was Tall Trees's positioned in terms of not having people
[3:16:24] picked up and dropped off .
[3:16:29] I will say to one of the other neighbors --
[3:16:35] I give -- where is he?
[3:16:38] He's over here in.
[3:16:39] There was a neighbor that -- where any of you
[3:16:42] CC'd on the emails about some of the issues?
[3:16:45] There were construction issues in terms of power loss.
[3:16:50] There were some issues in terms of the construction
[3:16:54] that I have been very on.
[3:16:55] If Sheila has, I don't know if she shared it with you.
[3:16:57] I give the school credit because I
[3:16:59] think the school did everything they could do fiscally
[3:17:01] to help one of the neighbors.
[3:17:03] Cristina, could you pull up the slide, at the aerial that Ms.
[3:17:10] Was --
[3:17:13] Ms. Gainsbourg was referencing?
[3:17:15] You see that corner?
[3:17:18] No, not there -- up, up.
[3:17:24] Yeah, right there.
[3:17:25] One of those houses, the school did all they can do.
[3:17:27] I will say the construction is actually completed.
[3:17:29] Construction was there, and now that plat is done.
[3:17:32] I had a site visit with the team, and it was all done.
[3:17:38] I think the school is doing all they
[3:17:42] can do for the purposes of making accommodations
[3:17:46] for the neighbors.
[3:17:48] I support the project, in general.
[3:17:50] I think the school brings an aspect to Coconut Creek that --
[3:17:58] it brings people in.
[3:17:59] That's what I will say.
[3:17:59] I appreciate their willingness to continue to work.
[3:18:01] I will want to talk about the berm real quick,
[3:18:04] because I spoke to some of the neighbors Regarding --
[3:18:07] and again, some of the neighbors I spoke to --
[3:18:10] it is unincorporated Broward County,
[3:18:11] so these are people that are technically not residents
[3:18:13] of Coconut Creek.
[3:18:15] However, they are within the constitutional boundaries
[3:18:17] of Coconut Creek.
[3:18:19] I will say --
[3:18:20] I don't know the answer to this --
[3:18:24] regarding the prospective berm, I know that we have this weird
[3:18:27] thing with invasive trees versus not invasive trees.
[3:18:30] I know whatever that is, I think --
[3:18:33] I would like a robust berm.
[3:18:34] What I don't want is us demoing something,
[3:18:36] making them plant a brand new things, where there
[3:18:39] is robust tree and vegetation life there,
[3:18:41] understanding our code.
[3:18:44] I think that's kind of a waste, and I
[3:18:46] think it's detrimental to the neighborhood.
[3:18:48] I don't know what I need to do to kind of get around that.
[3:18:51] I'm not trying to suggest getting around it.
[3:18:53] What I'm suggesting is very robust vegetation there.
[3:18:57] Maybe it's invasive.
[3:18:58] Maybe it's not.
[3:18:59] I don't know the answer to that.
[3:19:00] I hate tearing down a very robust berm and then saying,
[3:19:03] hey call my plant a bunch of new things,
[3:19:05] and we don't have the barrier that is necessarily needed.
[3:19:10] That's my suggestions.
[3:19:11] Those are my comments regarding that.
[3:19:16] I'm very cognizant that the school, like all schools --
[3:19:20] lion's --
[3:19:26] Lyons Creek -- totally cognizant of that.
[3:19:29] I think the neighbors have the right to have an issue.
[3:19:31] As long as there is a response to the issue,
[3:19:33] we can find a solution to the issue.
[3:19:35] I give the school credit because they are adding
[3:19:37] an officer that is handling it.
[3:19:39] That's my position.
[3:19:40] I'm open to any discussion or comments.
[3:19:43] Thank you.
[3:19:49] >> Thank you very much.
[3:19:50] Can you go back to --
[3:19:52] I got all of my questions answered
[3:19:55] at the presentation, both before, with staff,
[3:20:00] and then when you and all of the team came.
[3:20:04] I have to point out some of the things
[3:20:06] that I thought really went above and beyond,
[3:20:12] at least what I was able to experience.
[3:20:14] I was asking particularly about the neighbors, those
[3:20:17] that were abutting where the construction would
[3:20:22] be taking place.
[3:20:23] Can you highlight the one mitigation that
[3:20:27] was done, the one neighbor?
[3:20:36] >> Yes.
[3:20:36] I think you're referring to the same neighbor
[3:20:38] that commissioner Rydell was referencing with the FPL issue.
[3:20:43] I think we have in the back -- so the particular neighbor
[3:20:48] that's being referenced is just on the south side of the yellow
[3:20:53] line here, this home right here.
[3:20:59] So when the two homes were demolished,
[3:21:02] the plan was approved for a temporary parking
[3:21:07] lot in that facility.
[3:21:11] With respect to all of these projects, with the school,
[3:21:13] parking is incredibly important.
[3:21:15] We don't want to lose spaces.
[3:21:16] It is a little bit of kind of chess moves
[3:21:18] to find parking on campus.
[3:21:20] When those two homes were demolished,
[3:21:21] we were able to put temporary parking lots in this area.
[3:21:27] The neighbor to the south, they had reached out to us --
[3:21:35] actually, they were at the community meeting, as well --
[3:21:38] and inquired as to what was going to be happening behind
[3:21:41] their property.
[3:21:42] We had multiple meetings with them
[3:21:45] over the last several months in terms of their concerns
[3:21:51] over the water quality of the canal,
[3:21:53] over drainage running off into there.
[3:21:58] We regraded the area.
[3:22:00] We added additional landscaping.
[3:22:01] More recently, we were proposing, I think at the time,
[3:22:07] just kind of a chain link fence consistent with some
[3:22:09] of the other fencing around campus.
[3:22:13] And through those conversations, we actually
[3:22:16] upgraded it to a shadow box wood fence, which is certainly more
[3:22:21] appealing to them, as well.
[3:22:22] They were very happy about those changes.
[3:22:24] This shows some of those landscaping --
[3:22:27] the additional landscaping in that area, as well.
[3:22:29] But we worked very closely with them.
[3:22:33] I thought perhaps I had a picture of the shadow box fence,
[3:22:36] but I do not see that.
[3:22:41] >> That's okay.
[3:22:42] I think it was just poignant that, taking into consideration
[3:22:46] the neighbors, the project for the temporary lot,
[3:22:51] as well as what is being proposed.
[3:22:52] When I ask about the enrollment, current and then what it would
[3:22:59] cap at, it was 2,400, taking into account the new
[3:23:09] construction and the traffic for Lyons.
[3:23:13] I really like the idea of extending the turn lane,
[3:23:16] because I didn't really appreciate it until I was in it,
[3:23:18] and I was coming from Boca headed south on Lyons.
[3:23:25] At 18th, once the light changed, I was in the left lane.
[3:23:28] Then I was in the left lane.
[3:23:29] Then I was in the left lane until I
[3:23:33] realized what was happening.
[3:23:34] I can truly appreciate how the stacking would definitely
[3:23:39] help alleviate that situation.
[3:23:43] Then coming from the south headed north,
[3:23:46] traffic was almost to Hillsborough.
[3:23:49] This was about 2:30 in the afternoon.
[3:23:55] I did see it, and I can justify the "do not block
[3:24:01] the intersections," because I was trying to get
[3:24:05] into Hillsborough Plaza at their north entrance.
[3:24:07] Most of the drivers are very courteous and let you in or out,
[3:24:12] but I'm hoping that those true delineations ensure
[3:24:18] that people are reminded to give others space.
[3:24:22] The additional entrance into the North entry
[3:24:26] and the staggering of the times that you are suggesting
[3:24:28] for each one of the different levels, I think,
[3:24:33] will help significantly.
[3:24:37] I mean, it's definitely an improvement
[3:24:41] over what is already there.
[3:24:45] What's there looks stellar, of course.
[3:24:49] I'm sure that this --
[3:24:51] I was just surprised at the metal architect,
[3:24:55] but you explained why it was going
[3:24:58] to that type of construction rather
[3:24:59] than typical construction that is around most of the campus
[3:25:02] now.
[3:25:04] One other thing, but I don't remember what it is.
[3:25:11] Can you talk about the one condition of approval again,
[3:25:19] Justin?
[3:25:21] >> Which one?
[3:25:25] >> Can you just reiterate them?
[3:25:27] >> There's numerous conditions of approval.
[3:25:28] I will give you the theme of some of them.
[3:25:30] So the first one is a limitation on the number
[3:25:34] of students, a maximum.
[3:25:36] The second one deals with an annual evaluation of operational
[3:25:40] circulation, the traffic circulation --
[3:25:44] very important one.
[3:25:45] That came out of all of the conclusions and recommendations
[3:25:48] from the traffic study and the review.
[3:25:51] A third one deals with the "do not block,"
[3:25:58] the review agencies and their approvals of the extensions
[3:26:01] of those turn lanes, as you just mentioned.
[3:26:03] The fourth one is another one related to traffic improvements
[3:26:11] and enhancements in the right of way.
[3:26:15] The fifth one deals with the 15 foot right of way dedication
[3:26:21] along 74th Avenue.
[3:26:25] The other ones are just related to landscaping
[3:26:28] and the DRC review conditions that remain
[3:26:31] and the wood fence that you were discussing.
[3:26:39] >> Anyway, I don't have any more questions.
[3:26:41] I think you have gone to a great deal of effort and energy
[3:26:43] to make the improvements on the campus with the least impact.
[3:26:49] I know that you said the construction phases would
[3:26:52] be during the time when school is not in session,
[3:26:54] so it has the least impact to the academic efforts that
[3:27:00] take place there, as well.
[3:27:02] Is that right?
[3:27:06] >> Some construction activities will need to occur during
[3:27:06] the year, but the good thing about the metal buildings is,
[3:27:10] a lot of it is constructed off campus and brought on.
[3:27:13] So it expedites the construction process.
[3:27:20] >> Thank you, Christina.
[3:27:23] >> Thank you.
[3:27:26] >> Hello again.
[3:27:27] How are you?
[3:27:28] I do have a couple of questions.
[3:27:29] The staggered hours -- are they being initiated now?
[3:27:37] >> Currently there are staggered drop off and pickup times.
[3:27:38] It's something that the school is constantly evaluating.
[3:27:40] They may continue to change for next year and into the future.
[3:27:46] The school is certainly wanting to ensure
[3:27:49] the operations are efficient.
[3:27:54] >> So we are utilizing them now.
[3:27:55] So the traffic is a reflection of staggered hours now?
[3:28:02] >> Correct.
[3:28:03] The high school starts at a different time
[3:28:05] than the lower school.
[3:28:08] >> I think it's great that you are advancing, progressing.
[3:28:13] However -- and I mentioned it briefly, I think,
[3:28:18] during our first discussion --
[3:28:23] I would love to have seen a more permanent-looking building.
[3:28:25] I get the vibe, looking at the pictures
[3:28:32] of the drawings, the renderings, that it's almost temporary.
[3:28:40] >> Perhaps I can go back to kind of those case studies we were
[3:28:41] looking at.
[3:28:42] Obviously when we have renderings, it does kind of look
[3:28:45] a little bit more like that.
[3:28:47] But here are some photographs of actual examples
[3:28:51] of where these types of buildings were used.
[3:28:54] I think, in these pictures, they do not look as temporary
[3:28:58] as some of those renderings.
[3:29:03] >> So there will be siding on it?
[3:29:04] It won't just be facade?
[3:29:11] >> Some of it is metal.
[3:29:11] It's got different applications and different elements to it.
[3:29:14] There is one area where I indicated
[3:29:15] the intent would be to have students participate
[3:29:19] in the creation of a mural that could go there that
[3:29:23] would be for their art space.
[3:29:26] There's variations in textures, in kind
[3:29:30] of the undulation of the building,
[3:29:33] in the gable roof, that kind of thing, to add character.
[3:29:40] >> More usage of glass and more lighting inside -- great.
[3:29:43] For the entertainment part of the arts building,
[3:29:49] will there be sound barriers, panels within the interior
[3:29:55] to kind of mute the sound from expanding?
[3:30:01] >> Yes.
[3:30:01] We have an acoustical consultant that has been reviewing it
[3:30:03] for sound.
[3:30:04] You want to ensure the acoustics inside
[3:30:07] are captured the right way, as well, for those performances.
[3:30:11] We have looked at that to ensure it is properly rated.
[3:30:20] >> So that it doesn't escape the walls, either, right?
[3:30:23] Okay.
[3:30:24] And your time frame -- what are we looking at?
[3:30:28] >> For construction? building 1, we are looking to get permits
[3:30:31] within the next couple of weeks and get started on that.
[3:30:33] The intent would be to get that open for the next school year.
[3:30:37] Building 2, I believe -- or 2 and 3 --
[3:30:44] we would be permitting maybe ten months or so from now.
[3:30:47] That construction would follow basically
[3:30:49] immediately thereafter.
[3:30:57] >> Okay, thank you.
[3:31:00] >> Good evening.
[3:31:00] Thank you.
[3:31:00] Great presentation.
[3:31:01] I think this is a great project for the school.
[3:31:03] I kind of like the idea that you threw out there about going
[3:31:07] to the county and saying -- maybe see if they'll allow some
[3:31:13] signs that are more legal-looking for not blocking
[3:31:15] the driveway and things like that.
[3:31:17] But I'm going to honestly say, it's the county's road.
[3:31:19] If they say no, there's nothing really we can do.
[3:31:22] But I think it's a good idea at least
[3:31:24] to attempt to see if they can help out, alleviate,
[3:31:27] so you can get in and out.
[3:31:28] Once again, it's going to be the county that's
[3:31:30] going to be able to make that decision.
[3:31:32] It's not our road.
[3:31:33] But I do like that idea.
[3:31:34] I think it's at least something to offer up to the county
[3:31:36] to see if they will buy off on it,
[3:31:37] just to ease your in and out of your own home.
[3:31:42] I'm in agreement with that.
[3:31:44] If we can make that part of the --
[3:31:46] I can't really be -- because the county is going to have to make
[3:31:51] a decision on it.
[3:31:51] I think that we want to make that part of it,
[3:31:53] but understanding that, if it comes back and says
[3:31:56] it's a no go, it is a no go.
[3:31:59] But at least let's make an attempt.
[3:32:04] >> We are happy to do that.
[3:32:09] >> I just have --
[3:32:10] I think it's great.
[3:32:13] This is not going to be -- you're not going to have
[3:32:16] the early childhood for a couple of years -- two years?
[3:32:24] >> Two years, August of 2028.
[3:32:29] >> August of 2028.
[3:32:29] I'm debating if I want to bring this up right now.
[3:32:32] If you can go to the picture with the driving loops --
[3:32:41] thank you.
[3:32:42] So we don't have a time for that yet,
[3:32:47] so we don't have a time for the ECC yet?
[3:32:54] >> In terms of drop off and pick up times?
[3:32:56] Not yet.
[3:32:57] I would guess it would be pretty similar to the lower school.
[3:33:02] >> How many students would we be expecting in the ECC?
[3:33:08] About 120?
[3:33:09] So we'll say 120 cars.
[3:33:13] Maybe they have siblings who go there, as well.
[3:33:17] My concern here and what I was talking to you
[3:33:19] guys in our meeting is the use of where the busses are queued
[3:33:27] as an exit for the ECC carpool.
[3:33:33] I don't know if this is the time to talk about this,
[3:33:35] because you did say it's August 2028, but I do know --
[3:33:39] I do feel that this whole mish --
[3:33:42] when you get to this mishmash where the purple meets
[3:33:44] the yellow meets the red meets the orange,
[3:33:46] and the orange is now going to circle back through the car loop
[3:33:49] to get back into the mishmash, it's a lot of stress
[3:33:52] on the staff who's working the parking lot and doing the whole
[3:33:56] thing.
[3:33:56] I know we spoke about it in the meeting.
[3:34:01] My thought process is letting that --
[3:34:05] and this could alleviate some of that pressure onto Lyons --
[3:34:11] is that orange carpool line now exits out that blue line onto
[3:34:19] 74th, right?
[3:34:20] And then discussing how that would be -- that's just my take.
[3:34:24] It just feels that you are in this point
[3:34:27] here where you are now building new buildings,
[3:34:29] and we are kind of at kind of a reset,
[3:34:32] a refresh to now kind of analyze the traffic
[3:34:34] patterns of the school, the carpool,
[3:34:36] and kind of see what could be done.
[3:34:41] My take is --
[3:34:43] I don't think this is determinant on anything --
[3:34:47] but I would like to see that orange turn onto that blue,
[3:34:49] and the exit onto 74th, they make a left,
[3:34:51] they go to Hillsborough.
[3:34:52] That's my take.
[3:34:53] Turning right, you will get back on Lyons.
[3:34:57] It might be okay.
[3:34:58] This whole thing --
[3:34:59] Commissioner Rydell, he drives through on a daily basis.
[3:35:03] I don't have experience with the car line.
[3:35:05] I used to have experience with the camp line
[3:35:08] when I worked there.
[3:35:12] That's not make or break for me.
[3:35:14] I'm just trying to come up with a solution of a problem you're
[3:35:19] going to have.
[3:35:20] We talked about it.
[3:35:21] You kind of agreed with me when we spoke.
[3:35:27] Commissioner Rydell, do you have any insight on that?
[3:35:32] You're not speaking?
[3:35:35] Okay.
[3:35:37] >> What I can say to that is there's currently a declaration
[3:35:37] of restrictive covenant in space that restricts any kind
[3:35:39] of vehicular access to and from the school,
[3:35:41] except for emergency vehicles.
[3:35:43] That was a condition of approval as part of our rezoning
[3:35:48] application that was --
[3:35:53] >> How long ago?
[3:35:55] >> About 11 years ago.
[3:35:55] I think it was 2013, 2014.
[3:35:56] Maybe a little bit longer than that, 12 years ago,
[3:35:59] 13 years ago.
[3:36:00] There is that legal document that prevents the school
[3:36:03] from using access there.
[3:36:10] >> I don't know if there's a pulse for it,
[3:36:10] but if there was a pulse for it, that document would need to be
[3:36:13] rescinded, or what would be the process for that,
[3:36:15] just for education?
[3:36:20] >> That document was approved as part of the rezoning in 2015.
[3:36:22] It's a recorded document.
[3:36:26] It would be subject to the City Commission's purview
[3:36:31] for rescinding any particular provisions of it.
[3:36:35] >> Okay.
[3:36:35] It is a couple years down the road, so I don't know --
[3:36:38] and these traffic patterns aren't locked in place.
[3:36:40] So if --
[3:36:45] >> And we are meeting on an annual basis with the city
[3:36:45] to evaluate traffic.
[3:36:46] We will --
[3:36:51] >> I'll put it on the back burner,
[3:36:51] and I'll bring it up as we get closer.
[3:36:52] I'd like to bring it up maybe for a discussion
[3:36:53] with the commission.
[3:36:54] Right now, I will -- all right.
[3:36:58] Any other comments?
[3:37:01] All right.
[3:37:05] >> I would just ask Christina --
[3:37:07] I know there's been concerns in the past comment you have
[3:37:09] directed the majority of those concerns to I think you're head
[3:37:14] of operations --
[3:37:17] I'm drawing a blank on his name right now --
[3:37:19] I think Tall Trees has had a good relationship
[3:37:22] with that individual when there's been problems.
[3:37:22] I think as a point of contact, reference point is some
[3:37:25] of the surrounding neighbors, if there's issue,
[3:37:27] just to make sure that contact is out there --
[3:37:29] I think the school has been very good in terms
[3:37:31] of their director of operations dealing with that.
[3:37:36] I appreciate that.
[3:37:37] We will make sure all of those affected neighbors
[3:37:40] have that information, as well.
[3:37:42] Thank you for that.
[3:37:43] I would ask to continue with that through the construction
[3:37:47] process.
[3:37:49] >> Just for the record, it's Stu --
[3:37:58] we're happy to provide his contact information for anyone
[3:38:02] who needs it.
[3:38:05] >> A motion and a second to approve agenda item 21,
[3:38:14] North Broward preparatory site -- please call the roll.
[3:38:29] >> (Calling roll)
[3:38:37] >> Thank you.
[3:38:40] >> Thank you very much for your time this evening.
[3:38:44] >> Is there a motion and a second to approve agenda item
[3:38:46] 22?
[3:38:50] Resilient design development staff will make their report.
[3:38:57] >> After read the title.
[3:38:57] Sorry.
[3:38:57] Ordinance 2020 six-29, an ordinance
[3:38:59] of the City Commission of the City of Coconut Creek
[3:39:01] Florida amending the city's Code of Ordinances
[3:39:03] by amending chapter one, general provisions, section
[3:39:07] one-a, general penalty for violation of code continuing
[3:39:10] violation and other remedies and administrative fees
[3:39:12] to correct section references and clarify applicability
[3:39:15] of fines providing for conflicts,
[3:39:17] providing for severability, providing for codification,
[3:39:20] and providing an effective date.
[3:39:36] >> Really, this is a cleanup ordinance.
[3:39:40] One of the important things we need to make sure we do
[3:39:42] in our ordinances when they cross reference each other,
[3:39:45] especially ordinances that involve enforcement and relate
[3:39:47] to fines -- and this relates to refuse and solid waste.
[3:39:53] It's actually one of our top ten fines.
[3:39:55] We have to make sure that those cross-references are accurate.
[3:39:57] One of the things we have found was,
[3:39:59] this reference was not consistent between the two
[3:40:03] ordinances.
[3:40:03] The purpose of this ordinance tonight
[3:40:06] is to make sure that those are consistent
[3:40:08] and we can properly enforce those fines, especially when we
[3:40:13] go to the special magistrate.
[3:40:14] Thank you.
[3:40:19] >> Any questions, comments from the Commission?
[3:40:22] Any members of the public?
[3:40:26] >> Not at this time.
[3:40:28] >> No further questions, no public.
[3:40:30] Please call the roll.
[3:40:34] >> (Calling roll)
[3:40:45] >> An ordinance of the city Commission of the city
[3:40:48] of Coconut Creek Florida amending the city's code
[3:40:50] of ordinances to repeal and replace the names of Community
[3:40:53] development combat development services,
[3:40:55] and Department of Sustainable Development with resilient
[3:40:58] design and development throughout the code in order
[3:41:00] to provide for housekeeping cleanup of City's Code
[3:41:02] of Ordinances, providing for conflicts,
[3:41:05] providing for severability, providing for codification,
[3:41:08] and providing an effective date.
[3:41:14] >> Motion and second?
[3:41:16] Moved by Commissioner Railey, seconded by Commissioner Welch.
[3:41:24] >> Thank you.
[3:41:24] You used our new nickname.
[3:41:25] The Sustainable Development Department
[3:41:28] is now called the Resilient Design and Development
[3:41:30] Department.
[3:41:31] We have changed our name.
[3:41:33] When you do that, there are many references
[3:41:35] to the old name in there.
[3:41:37] Actually, the old name, two department names before.
[3:41:43] This is truly a cleanup all throughout the code
[3:41:45] of ordinances.
[3:41:46] This will direct our company that maintains our ordinances
[3:41:48] to go through the entire document
[3:41:50] and clean it up and correct the name.
[3:41:57] >> Any questions or comments from the City Commission?
[3:42:00] Anyone from the public who would like to speak?
[3:42:02] Anybody over here?
[3:42:04] All right.
[3:42:05] Okay, well, you lost your chance.
[3:42:08] Please call the roll.
[3:42:14] >> (Calling roll)
[3:42:23] >> Ordinance -- please read the title.
[3:42:32] >> An ordinance authorizing the mayor or designee to execute
[3:42:32] the Second Amendment to the lease agreement by in between
[3:42:34] the city of Coconut Creek and T Mobile South LLC,
[3:42:37] which provides for the modification of equipment
[3:42:39] on the city's telecommunications tower at the community center,
[3:42:45] providing for conflicts, providing for severability,
[3:42:47] and providing an effective date.
[3:42:48] This item is before you at this time for first reading.
[3:42:54] >> Move it.
[3:42:59] >> Public works comment what's --
[3:43:05] Public works, what's up?
[3:43:08] >> The proposed equipment were not increased tower loading
[3:43:11] or ground space -- not result in a change (Inaudible).
[3:43:18] Elizabeth is also here.
[3:43:24] >> Are there any questions or comments from the City
[3:43:27] Commission?
[3:43:28] >> It's not a question.
[3:43:28] It's a comment.
[3:43:29] We were giving an allowance for the school,
[3:43:31] putting them so late on the agenda.
[3:43:33] Look at our staff, here to the very end
[3:43:37] for three hours on this agenda.
[3:43:38] I'm just saying.
[3:43:43] >> They don't have work tomorrow.
[3:43:49] [Laughter]
[3:43:53] Vice Mayor?
[3:43:54] >> Listen, I don't have any comments on this other than,
[3:43:57] Elizabeth, I am so sorry that you missed the wireless happy
[3:43:59] hour at the beach.
[3:44:01] I'm sorry you had to sit through this whole thing
[3:44:03] and missed the one event of the year.
[3:44:07] That's all I've got to say.
[3:44:13] I'm sorry.
[3:44:15] >> All right.
[3:44:16] I don't know what he's talking about.
[3:44:19] It's like some telecommunications happy hour?
[3:44:23] (Laughs).
[3:44:25] Any further questions or comments from the commission?
[3:44:29] Please call the roll.
[3:44:34] >> (Calling roll)
[3:44:45] >> Ordinance 2026-036 -- please read it, city attorney.
[3:44:50] >> An ordinance of the city Commission of the city
[3:44:52] of Coconut Creek Florida authorizing the mayor
[3:44:53] or designee to execute the Second Amendment to the lease
[3:44:56] agreement by and between the city of Coconut Creek and Cell
[3:44:59] Partnership DVA Verizon wireless to clarify modify the easement
[3:45:05] of the city's telecommunication tower at Sabal Pines Park.
[3:45:14] This item is before you at this time for a first reading.
[3:45:20] >> Move it.
[3:45:23] >> Sir?
[3:45:25] >> Good evening.
[3:45:25] As stated in the title, this amendment only
[3:45:27] clarifies the utility easement.
[3:45:29] There is no changes in equipment or ground space on the tower,
[3:45:33] and therefore, no change --
[3:45:39] >> Any comments from the City Commission,
[3:45:41] from the Telecommunication Master?
[3:45:47] All right.
[3:45:48] Any members of the public?
[3:45:52] >> Yes.
[3:45:53] Oh, I thought we were voting.
[3:45:56] >> Please call the roll.
[3:45:59] >> (Calling roll)
[3:46:06] >> Everybody getting a little delusional at the late hour
[3:46:09] of the night, the witching hour.
[3:46:14] Ordinance 2026-037, please read the title, city attorney.
[3:46:21] >> An ordinance of the City Commission of the City
[3:46:23] of Coconut Creek Florida authorizing the mayor
[3:46:25] or designee to execute a lease agreement by and between
[3:46:27] the city of Coconut Creek and Selco partnership Verizon
[3:46:31] wireless to lease ground space and tower space
[3:46:33] on the city's telecommunications tower at the Government Center,
[3:46:36] providing for Recordation, providing for conflicts,
[3:46:39] providing for severability, and providing an effective date.
[3:46:42] This item is before you for the first reading.
[3:46:47] >> Move it.
[3:46:51] >> Moved by Commissioner Welch, seconded by Commissioner Railey.
[3:46:56] Staff , what you got?
[3:47:03] >> Verizon Wireless has held a lease since 2004,
[3:47:05] and their lease is ending.
[3:47:06] Their compound is not expanding.
[3:47:08] They will change around some of their equipment on the tower.
[3:47:11] There is an increase in rent.
[3:47:17] >> Thank you.
[3:47:18] Any questions from the Commission?
[3:47:20] From the public?
[3:47:22] Please call the roll.
[3:47:26] >> (Calling roll)
[3:47:29] >> Ordinance -- last ordinance.
[3:47:32] Here we go --
[3:47:37] 2026-038.
[3:47:38] >> An ordinance of the city Commission of the city
[3:47:38] of Coconut Creek amending the city's code of ordinances
[3:47:41] by amending chapter 12, garbage and refuse, article two,
[3:47:45] collection and Disposal, sections 12-21, definitions,
[3:47:50] 12-23, franchise agreement.
[3:47:52] Required to provide collection service franchise fee,
[3:47:54] and amending article three, recyclable waste,
[3:47:57] by creating a new division one residentially zoned area,
[3:48:00] enacting section 12-50, definitions,
[3:48:03] and creating a new division two, non residentially zoned areas,
[3:48:06] in action section 12-60, definitions 12-62,
[3:48:10] use of exclusive franchise fee for construction or demolition
[3:48:13] debris required in nonresidential zoned areas
[3:48:16] of the city, exceptions 12-63, contamination prohibited, 12-64,
[3:48:23] duties of non-exclusive commercial recycling franchise
[3:48:26] holders, and 1165, revocation of non-exclusive franchise
[3:48:30] registration, to provide for updates to reflect
[3:48:33] the city's policy decision to return to curbside recycling,
[3:48:36] providing for conflicts, providing for severability,
[3:48:38] providing for codification, and providing an effective date.
[3:48:42] This item is before you at this time for a first reading.
[3:48:49] >> Move it.
[3:48:50] >> Moved by Commissioner Welch, seconded by Commissioner Rydell.
[3:48:56] >> When recycling was discontinued in the city,
[3:48:56] subsequently the ordinances related to that were struck from
[3:49:00] the ordinance.
[3:49:00] This essentially places them back into the ordinance.
[3:49:03] I would point out that we did also add an additional fine
[3:49:07] for developers that do not use the exclusive franchisee
[3:49:12] in the city, as that does take away from the franchise fees
[3:49:17] that the city does receive.
[3:49:22] >> Anything from the commission?
[3:49:24] The public?
[3:49:26] Please call the roll.
[3:49:30] >> (Calling roll)
[3:49:41] >> No report.
[3:49:46] >> No report, thank you.
[3:49:52] >> Commissioner Rydell?
[3:49:55] Do you have a report to make?
[3:50:01] >> The hour is late.
[3:50:03] The tooth is long.
[3:50:04] The only report I will give is this, the exciting news
[3:50:09] from earlier this month is the Solid Waste Authority actually
[3:50:13] was created.
[3:50:15] It was approved.
[3:50:17] All the cities approved before the deadline.
[3:50:19] The RFPs are are going to go out.
[3:50:23] It's super exciting.
[3:50:24] Big shout out.
[3:50:26] Seriously, Mike, I mean it.
[3:50:29] My report is going to be limited to the fact that it's something
[3:50:33] that a lot of -- something that a lot of people spend a lot
[3:50:40] of time on is moving forward.
[3:50:48] That's the only report I will give
[3:50:50] because it's late, way late.
[3:50:53] I will see everybody on Saturday at the Republic Barbecue.
[3:50:59] It's so exciting that Republic gave us trucks, little toy
[3:51:04] trucks.
[3:51:04] I want to give a big shout out to the deputy fire
[3:51:07] chief that chose to sit here for the entire meeting in Manny's
[3:51:19] absence.
[3:51:21] >> He drew the short straw this time, I'm telling you.
[3:51:21] Just a big shout out to Mike for his endurance
[3:51:24] and everyone else that was involved.
[3:51:26] A great job today.
[3:51:28] It was the best one ever, he and Bernadette.
[3:51:37] >> Thank you.
[3:51:38] Just want to say that I know Florida League of Cities -- no,
[3:51:42] I'm sorry, Broward League of Cities --
[3:51:48] is putting in a brochure regarding amendment 3.
[3:51:53] I think it would be great for us to utilize it, as well.
[3:51:56] That's about it.
[3:51:58] Good night, everybody.
[3:52:03] >> I will try to be brief.
[3:52:03] So I took my grandson to the splash pad
[3:52:06] in the north rec center.
[3:52:07] My family was amazed -- beautiful park,
[3:52:10] beautiful splash pad.
[3:52:11] Amazing.
[3:52:12] We don't have little kids, so it's
[3:52:14] the first time we've really been over there in a long time.
[3:52:16] It was really nice.
[3:52:18] Everybody enjoyed it.
[3:52:20] Shout out to the --
[3:52:28] Splash pad was great.
[3:52:30] I won't be at the barbecue on Saturday.
[3:52:32] I will be on the honor flight taking my veterans to DC.
[3:52:38] That's pretty awesome.
[3:52:40] The scary note on that is, actually qualify now
[3:52:42] to be the guy in the chair, as of January.
[3:52:44] Not looking forward to that realization.
[3:52:47] Number three, real quick, got my test results back.
[3:52:53] Those that don't know, there's no cancer in my bone,
[3:52:55] there's no cancer in my bone marrow,
[3:52:56] and none of my lymph nodes had a cancerous cluster, which
[3:53:03] meant they couldn't find it.
[3:53:04] Outside of it being in my blood cell,
[3:53:05] pretty much got to wait it out to see what happens
[3:53:07] in the next 10 to 15 years.
[3:53:08] That's great news.
[3:53:09] Thank you.
[3:53:10] I can finally sleep at night and not be so grouchy,
[3:53:13] except for that last thing.
[3:53:15] But thank you very much.
[3:53:16] I'll see you guys later.
[3:53:21] >> You should be grouchy about that.
[3:53:23] I would be.
[3:53:23] Just two things, very brief.
[3:53:26] Just want to say how proud I am to be part of this city.
[3:53:32] Our staff is so thorough.
[3:53:34] You are so incredible.
[3:53:37] The vitriol and the things I see on social media
[3:53:43] when they talk about the city as a whole,
[3:53:45] they don't understand the people who help run this city,
[3:53:48] the people who really pour their heart and soul into their job,
[3:53:53] and the real care that you take with the steps you take
[3:53:57] and the job you do.
[3:53:59] I will always fight for you on that social media platform
[3:54:04] because there are people who don't understand.
[3:54:07] There's a lot of misinformation.
[3:54:09] The vitriol that is out there is not okay.
[3:54:14] I want to let the staff know, our police know, our fire know,
[3:54:18] I am proud to represent you.
[3:54:20] I'm proud to be here with you, with this commission, as well.
[3:54:26] There is just some stuff that is just unacceptable.
[3:54:29] Until people listen to our meetings,
[3:54:30] until people get to know what we really do,
[3:54:34] we have to try to right the ship.
[3:54:36] I try to do that.
[3:54:40] I do want to mention one thing also about social media.
[3:54:43] There was a post the other day from Dolly Parton --
[3:54:49] it was bizarre, indeed.
[3:54:52] One thing that happens is, when the city posts stuff,
[3:54:57] they don't reach out to the city staff.
[3:55:00] They reach out to us, as the people who represent this city.
[3:55:04] And I felt the post to be totally unacceptable,
[3:55:08] and I would like --
[3:55:11] I know we talked about this briefly,
[3:55:13] but whoever is controlling the social media account,
[3:55:16] whoever is controlling the Facebook,
[3:55:17] I do think it needs an extra layer of check before something
[3:55:20] is posted, whether it be from you or designee,
[3:55:25] like Scott or somebody, because I found it to be --
[3:55:29] like, that's not our job, to post something like that.
[3:55:32] That is all I will say.