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MINUTES OF MEETING – MAY 15, 2023
Host City: Coconut Creek
Meeting Location: Junior Achievement of South Florida
1130 Coconut Creek Boulevard, Coconut Creek, Florida
Present: Mayor Joshua Rydell Coconut Creek
Vice Mayor Sandra L. Welch Coconut Creek
Commissioner John A. Brodie Coconut Creek
Mayor Ken Thurston Lauderhill
Vice Mayor Ray Martin Lauderhill
Commissioner Melissa Dunn Lauderhill
Commissioner Lawrence Martin Lauderhill
Mayor Veronica Phillips Lauderdale Lakes
Commissioner Tycie Causwell Lauderdale Lakes
Mayor Anthony Caggiano Margate
Vice Mayor Tommy Ruzzano Margate
Commissioner Arlene Schwartz Margate
Commissioner Joanne Simone Margate
Mayor Rich Walker Parkland
Commissioner Bob Mayersohn Parkland
Deputy Mayor Jacqueline Guzman Sunrise
Commissioner Hazelle Rogers Broward County
City Manager Karen M. Brooks Coconut Creek
City Attorney Terrill C. Pyburn Coconut Creek
Deputy City Manager Sheila Rose Coconut Creek
Assistant to the City Manager Bernadette Hughes Coconut Creek
Executive Assistant Maureen DeLaunay Coconut Creek
Candice Ericks Ericks Consultants, Inc.
Lauren Jackson Ericks Consultants, Inc.
1. Call to Order
Coconut Creek Mayor Joshua Rydell called the meeting to order at 12:24 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes – April 10, 2023 – Hosted by the City of Lauderhill
The minutes of the April 10, 2023, meeting were approved by unanimous consent.
Mayor Rydell highlighted the Junior Achievement facility and recommended members
attend when students from their cities attend. He noted every fifth grader in Broward
County visits the facility and stated there would be a tour following the meeting.
3. Legislative Update – Ericks Consultants, Inc.
Mayor Rydell introduced Coconut Creek’s lobbying firm, Ericks Consultants, Inc.
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Candice Ericks, Ericks Consultants, Inc., thanked those who had traveled to Tallahassee
for Broward Days and the League of Cities Day of Action, noting those visits had an
impact. She provided an overview of the 2023 State Legislative Session and discussed
the current legislators in Tallahassee.
Lauren Jackson, Ericks Consultants, Inc., continued with the session overview, noting a
number of challenges during the session, including bill drafting getting backed up by the
timing of special sessions, which resulted in last-minute hearings and amendments. She
discussed navigation of the super majority and stated a special session for “open carry”
was rumored.
Ms. Jackson discussed the main priorities of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo,
including the Affordable Housing Bill and the Live Local Act. She reviewed the programs
and funds integrated into the bills, as well as the preemptions. Discussion ensued briefly
regarding development under the bills and options for mitigation. Ms. Jackson continued
to review the Senate President’s priorities, including expansion of the Sun Trail and
legislation related to business challenges of local ordinances. She reviewed House
Speaker Paul Renner’s priorities, including private school vouchers and environmental
and social governance (ESG) investing.
Continuing, Ms. Jackson shared regarding Form 6 Financial Disclosures for local
officers, noting the issue had been around a while and concerns had been raised
repeatedly. She stated City Managers and County Administrators had been removed
from the requirement to file the Form 6. She stated the changes to the disclosures came
as part of a larger ethics package, portions of which were supported by the Florida
League of Cities. Discussion ensued regarding interpretation of the legislation and
application of ESG investing.
Ms. Jackson highlighted the Growth Management package, which addressed negotiated
settlements, increased the planning horizon, and identified what data could and could
not be used. She continued to review additional legislation of note that passed during the
session, including:
• Permitless carry;
• Abortion restrictions;
• Public employee union bill; and
• Surfside (condo) glitch bill.
Ms. Jackson reviewed a list of preemptions that had failed, including:
• Sovereign immunity;
• Vacation rentals;
• Solid waste management; and
• Residential permitting.
Ms. Ericks recognized Junior Achievement in Tallahassee for their work for young
people.
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4. Old Business
There was no discussion regarding old business.
5. New Business
Broward County Commissioner Hazelle Rodgers spoke briefly regarding the third
amendment to an interlocal agreement with public school facilities.
Parkland Commissioner Bob Mayersohn shared an invitation to the upcoming Broward
League of Cities Gala and commented on the Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement. He
encouraged those with questions to reach out.
There being no further discussion from the members, Mayor Rydell invited Casey
Dellapenna, Director of Development at Junior Achievement, to briefly speak about the
Junior Achievement facility. Mr. Dellapenna invited those wishing to tour the facility to join
him following the meeting adjournment.
6. Adjournment
Mayor Rydell adjourned the meeting at 1:13 p.m.
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Joseph J. Kavanagh, MMC, City Clerk
City of Coconut Creek