City Commission Regular Meeting Brief for February 11, 2025

City Commission Approves Purchase of Tractors for Parks and Recreation Department
The City Commission approved the purchase of two Kubota MX600 tractors via the Sourcewell Contract #031121, through Florida East Coast Equipment which is the authorized Kubota dealer, in the amount of $69,438. The purchase of these two tractors will support the Parks and Recreation Department with replacing a 1991 John Deer Tractor and two Ford tractors from 1983. A Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendment was presented and approved during the January 14, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting, through Resolution No. 25-01, helping to allocate the necessary funding for the two tractors.

City Commission Approves Piggyback Agreement for Irrigation Renovation Services
The City Commission approved a piggyback agreement for irrigation renovation services via the City of Weston’s RFP No. 2019-03 for Park Maintenance Services awarded to Juniper Landscaping of Florida, LLC in the amount of $44,453.03. This agreement will allow for the renovation of our current irrigation infrastructure at Bill Lips Sports Complex (BLSC), specifically the multipurpose fields. Currently, BLSC has a low-volume irrigation system that is not effective for maintaining high-quality athletic fields. It is standard for athletic field irrigation systems to be capable of maintaining high-volume water output to ensure proper turf coverage and consistent & conservative water management. The current infrastructure limits the fields' ability to sustain durability, maintain consistent turf quality, and provide a safe playing surface for our users. Renovating the irrigation infrastructure at BLSC, specifically the multipurpose fields, will give us the best opportunity to maintain our turf well into the foreseeable future, maximizing the ability to preserve the condition of the multi-purpose fields for our programs and community. A Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendment was presented and approved during the January 14, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting, through Resolution No. 25-01, allocating the necessary funding for this agreement.

City Commission Provides Consensus to Pursue “Crafts with the Commission”
The City Commission provided direction to organize a community engagement initiative that will be called “Crafts with the Commission.” Like our BSO Cooper City District’s “Crafting with a Cop,” the event will give residents the opportunity to participate in a creative event with members of the City Commission to help engage in discussions about important topics that affect our community.

City Commission Approves Resolution that Designates and Appoints Members to the City’s Charter Review Board
The City Commission approved Resolution No. 25-09, which ensures compliance with the City Charter to facilitate the periodic review of the City’s Charter provisions. Through this Resolution, the City Commission has appointed and designated ten individuals to serve as members of the Charter Review Board, which will evaluate and recommend any necessary amendments or revisions, thereby promoting good governance and accountability. Each City Commission member appoints two members to the Board. Their appointments are as follows:

  • Mayor James Curran’s Appointees:

o   Jeff Green

o   Jennifer Gross

  • Commissioner Ryan Shrouder’s Appointees:

o   J. Mark Taxis

o   Ines Beecher

  • Commissioner Jeremy Katzman’s Appointees:

o   Tena Granit

o   Massimo Pulcini

  • Commissioner Lisa Mallozzi’s Appointees:

o   Michael DeLeo

o   Lerenzo Calhoun

  • Commissioner Jason Smith’s Appointees:

o   Nicholas Sproul

o   Nicholas Verga

City Commission Approves Resolution Regarding Water Main Extension Project
The City Commission approved Resolution No. 25-10, which approves and accepts ownership of the water improvements, dedication of the water easements and release of Performance Bond #608-102197-2, associated with the Temple Beth Emet Classroom Building water main extension project generally located at 4807 South Flamingo Road in Cooper City. The development of the Temple Beth Emet Classroom Building included construction of approximately 780 feet of water main and 1 fire hydrant connecting to the City’s water distribution system and extending into the property. Pursuant to the Water & Sewer Developer’s Agreement, the developer has now received Commission approval which allows the City to accept ownership of the water improvements, the dedication of utility easements, and to release the 110% Performance Bond.

The City Commission Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance That Will Help Clarify Certain Parking Restrictions
The City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-06, which would amend Chapter 17 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to clarify the City’s parking restrictions, the timelines of payment, and updated fee structure. In December 2023, the City Commission held a public workshop  to discuss several ordinances pertaining to trees, right-of-way maintenance, swale matters, thoroughfare beautification, and ancillary issues. During this workshop, the City’s parking ordinance was isolated and discussed, resulting in the Commission directing staff to draft a modified ordinance to address a variety of concerns, such as swale parking as same-directional, enforceability of commercial vehicle restrictions as parking violations. City staff has worked with the City Attorney to draft amendment to Chapter 17 of the City Code to clarify recent changes. The proposed ordinance works to do the following:

  • Clarify the fee structure as related to handicap parking and same-directional swale parking.
  • Increase the time allotted to make payment for violation, from 10 business days to 15 business days.
  • Eliminate redundancy or apparent conflict with the Code.
  • Clarify parking restrictions within 1,000 feet of a school, to include public or private driveways, swale, parking lots, plazas, undeveloped land, and other areas within the designated radius.

City Commission Approves Second Reading of Ordinance to Amend Process for Installing Traffic Calming Devices on Private Roads Within Residential Communities
The City Commission approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 25-04, which  repeals the existing regulations pertaining to the installation of traffic calming devices on private roads within residential communities in their entirety and the adoption of revised regulations that streamline the process and requirements to install such traffic calming devices. The regulations aim to make it easier for Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and Community Development Districts (CDDs) to obtain City approval and install certain types of traffic calming devices on private roads. The regulations now provide for the following:

  1. Clearer Process for Private Communities: Streamlines the application process to install traffic calming devices for homeowner associations (HOAs) and community development districts (CDDs);
  2. Structured Pre-Application Meeting: The required pre-application meeting with the City Engineer helps ensure applicants understand the process and requirements upfront;
  3. Comprehensive Documentation: The application process includes detailed documentation, such as letters of support, a governing board resolution, and an indemnification agreement, which ensures better community involvement and legal clarity;
  4. Defined Criteria for Approval: The version clearly outlines approval criteria based on traffic engineering analysis, including factors like road classification, traffic volume, and safety, reducing ambiguity in decision-making;
  5. Safety Focus: The analysis of traffic calming impacts and the rejection of unsafe devices ensures that the chosen solutions won’t compromise road safety;
  6. Set Application Fee: The fixed $750 application fee simplifies budgeting for the application process and ensures funds are available for the City’s review and analysis;
  7. Post-Approval Guidelines: It establishes clear guidelines for installation, including requirements for approved manufacturers, contractors, and compliance with traffic control standards, helping maintain quality and consistency in traffic calming solutions.

To read the full ordinance, please visit: https://mccmeetingspublic.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/coopercity-meet-35c5d55a356d43f996420daa5ceef83f/ITEM-Attachment-001-9044b9a9dd894450877cd104b72e166b.pdf.

City Commission Approves Second Reading of Ordinance to Establish Public Safety Advisory Board
The City Commission approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 25-05, which establishs the Public Safety Advisory Board as a permanent advisory board to the City Commission.

More Information
For more information related to the February 11, 2025 agenda, please visit: https://meetings.municode.com/adaHtmlDocument/index?cc=COOPERCITY&me=71b9da6d35bc4732ba77c70298b2dd93&ip=true.

The next City Commission Regular Meeting will be held at City Hall, located at 9090 SW 50 Place, Cooper City, FL 33328, on February 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM.