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At a ceremony early in the meeting Chief [title] Bridal Hoefer introduced and pinned Sergeant Amanda Cummings, Sergeant Kennard Garvey and Sergeant Jason Thomas. The chief noted the sergeants placed first, second and third on the department\u0000s sergeant\u0000s exam, respectively, and highlighted prior service records, training roles and community contributions for each officer.

Later in the agenda the commission considered Resolution 2025-008 authorizing the city manager or designee to execute an agreement with Sergeant Amanda L. Cummings for the purchase of a K-9. Staff said the purchase is customary when a handler and dog have bonded and the dog reaches an age at which it cannot be reassigned. The purchase ensures continuity for the handler and K-9 team; the chief said K-9 Noble\u0000s formal retirement will be announced on a future agenda.

The commission voted to approve the K-9 purchase resolution on roll-call after the chief\u0000s presentation. Commissioners offered public commendations to the promoted officers and their families who attended the ceremony.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Coconut Creek City Commission Meeting-1/9/25","oneSentenceSummary","The commission recognized promotions of three Coconut Creek Police Department officers to sergeant and approved Resolution 2025-008 authorizing purchase of a K-9 for Sergeant Amanda Cummings.","taxTitle","Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida","taxId",12548,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395810,"Commission appoints five members to Charter Review Board; first meeting set for Jan. 14",439,4467000,4906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098244-bf60b17da95ba4f0c0371f55e5aace95&start=4467&end=4906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098244-bf60b17da95ba4f0c0371f55e5aace95/thumbnail_4467000.jpg","/articles/6395810/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-appoints-five-members-to-Charter-Review-Board-first-meeting-set-for-Jan-14","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395810-26672a59fbcd3ac7dbfc6e0ac97025bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180586&Signature=a76w3gu1iOZzIOLLO4RHc6f8YGOXDs0EqSIM4iUUkYaOtAzAXkHGIQZL3II71S4mJ87-UOG65D0WumpU52jAiBf~5~JIcxyZsexdmwA-ZFzojDCCHSsGwcaL-kxefO-sj3DyvfNbGrv4lCsz1ZUgqRpPM27LlIru3CQLoMBgxHDuMseGQeoW5I~UMeD1~X~9PGnjp8ezW5bfhN8HGWGg3ibv-uC8AaAvCPXjGklzF5KWq9mOYN3LCLvOGKu7dqQJGxrSpeLveZId3jWuW63e7AjVkZ8zdMLquOHdfdJ-Y8qMKA9jrs6kSGcAWolfmfoBJCmS2G04tL4aSwOEvypnlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission appointed five electors to a charter review board and scheduled the panel\u0000s first meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Resolution 2025-4 names one representative from each of the city\u0000s five districts to serve for a term ending 120 days after appointment, consistent with section 907 of the city charter. Nominees presented and approved during the meeting were:

- District A: John Albaum (nominated by Commissioner Wasserman)
- District B: David Minses (nominated by Vice Mayor Jackie Railey)
- District C: Mohammed Razib (nominated by Mayor Welch)
- District D: Alex Escorzanza (nominated by Commissioner Brody)
- District E: Craig Valba (nominated by Commissioner Bridal)

The commission moved the slate and approved the appointments by roll-call vote. The mayor asked appointees present to collect their appointment letters from the city clerk. The commission noted that applicants were generally well qualified and that the review board would advise on future charter amendments and changes to be considered in the charter review process.

The first meeting was announced for Jan. 14, 2025 at 6 p.m.; staff said actual meeting logistics and follow-up materials would be provided to members.","The commission named five electors, one per district, to serve on a temporary charter review board; the first meeting was scheduled for Jan. 14, 2025.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395813,"Coconut Creek authorizes city attorney to sue Florida Turnpike Enterprise over expansion plan",652,4948000,5600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098244-bf60b17da95ba4f0c0371f55e5aace95&start=4948&end=5600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098244-bf60b17da95ba4f0c0371f55e5aace95/thumbnail_4948000.jpg","/articles/6395813/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Coconut-Creek-authorizes-city-attorney-to-sue-Florida-Turnpike-Enterprise-over-expansion-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395813-a61f578d57b042dc0e9ff3add044cc48/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180586&Signature=j4Y4PrQjBxKcVbCUPQfFCWB1DG7iG0Hj5fv8r~l2bmbY61Bh~BS3JEMxMNtpp0ONeY-3nMizoWgS40jbs7p84pMPkuzKuRfL7PbwajphY-bc1boOhzsnOX8b~RClAG3C88Gc2wF0owcF~fHKTI-Juq6IS9~nCwqXHk0AN9qYe30lE1~dLJtARyfqBarpNUarDZWLN5JM1fiQR0WICJkNWvjEgkD6zM0KnmUaogFQzx6~ICakvV3nK2ellx~STO1~kgXLmdqIm9ikfvXgA2feHZcaqYxC41yTO752LgWRVpPEyda9nOGpzb6ilKVD-2KvEK7AJbJ~El34c59OjRzEtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission unanimously authorized the city attorney to pursue legal action opposing Florida Turnpike Enterprise and Florida Department of Transportation expansion plans that would add lanes and connector roadways near the city.

City Attorney Terrell Piebourn asked the commission for permission to initiate a lawsuit and recommended outside counsel Ralph DeMeo of Gilday Law in Tallahassee; staff said DeMeo\u0000s rate is $325 an hour. The proposed litigation would oppose multiple project segments, identified in the meeting materials by project numbers, including work on State Road 91 (the Turnpike) from Atlantic Boulevard to Wiles Road and related expressway and connector projects.

Commissioners emphasized protecting residents\u0000 quality of life in neighborhoods that border the Turnpike. Commissioner Riedell and others characterized the action as defending property rights and community character. Vice Mayor Railey, Commissioner Wasserman and Commissioner Bridal voiced broad support for legal action, and the commission approved the resolution directing the city attorney to initiate suit.

Speakers during public comment asked staff whether relocation or compensation options had been discussed with affected residents; staff said staff would follow up with a project manager to explain relocation inquiries. Commissioners noted existing noise and vibration impacts for neighborhoods already close to the Turnpike and said the city would press its case in court.

The action authorizes the city attorney to file suit and to engage outside counsel; staff listed DeMeo and his firm as a proposed resource for environmental and administrative law matters. The commission recorded a unanimous roll-call vote to proceed.","The commission authorized outside counsel and directed the city attorney to file suit opposing Florida Turnpike Enterprise and FDOT expansion projects near Coconut Creek, citing quality-of-life concerns for nearby neighborhoods.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395816,"Commission approves Main Street roadway site plan, adds condition for police parking spaces",4324,3484000,7808000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098244-bf60b17da95ba4f0c0371f55e5aace95&start=3484&end=7808","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098244-bf60b17da95ba4f0c0371f55e5aace95/thumbnail_3484000.jpg","/articles/6395816/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-Main-Street-roadway-site-plan-adds-condition-for-police-parking-spaces","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395816-48d020bad98e14979b892e2ff5d6fe14/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180586&Signature=feibxusXR-wxOhikin9F47pY1JSAqdgYBCimg5htGQXDBfFiUMtjotDq~T--e8BJIoAfwATI8K7uwg3sx5zntlhrqRv9dKKpMChoNRqU50P-16iXp5vFoK8ddU-ReCT2GY8gCzijNAb-P7ImPg-JK3ZF~Qny1z2a2iQNSEAmR2zpeteq-xYfwn7PipbJtxTJPIvkLI-j~S7fgjC-P5rvlYvybkCboQF0boOnya7FFqneoCpiB3WnK3uek0d-K3Tu4xVruvNva62Z9A5sTmboc2UfWNzqWZParZ4fHsqyoYDOptOMhTVVCwh-2sQRKPCHD9GrWT5vOl790fxBKcynqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve a roadway site plan for the Main Street at Coconut Creek development and added a condition requiring designated police parking spaces to be identified in coordination with city staff.

Staff and the applicant presented a site plan that would construct more than three miles of new roadway segments and streetscape elements across the Main Street project area, including a new segment of Northwest 40th Street between 54th Avenue and Lyons Road; a new Northwest 48th Avenue; Northwest 54th Terrace; City Market Avenue; and completion of the final Banks Road segment. The plan calls for pedestrian-priority features including 12-foot multi-use pathways, trees at approximately every two parking spaces, on-street EV charging, benches, paver crosswalks and lighting.

Justin Proppitt, the city\u0000s sustainable development director, told the commission the plan complies with the adopted Planned Main Street Development District regulations and the city\u0000s main street design standards. Applicant representatives said the plan includes traffic-calming measures for Cullum Road, signal coordination and an extensive utility backbone (drainage, water, sewer and reuse) to support future development.

Commissioners debated traffic calming and bicycle protection measures at multiple intersections and asked staff for technical clarifications. The commission added one amendment: the applicant will work with staff to identify and stripe police-designated parking spaces in strategic locations (for example near plazas and intersections) to support public safety needs. The amendment was moved and approved before the final roll-call on the site plan.

Commissioners and staff discussed signal warrants and phasing: the Cullum/40th signal and related intersection work is intended to be constructed concurrently with Phase 1; the Wiles/Banks signal likely requires further build-out to meet warrant thresholds. Staff said the planned speed limit for the Main Street corridors is 25 miles per hour and that multiple traffic-calming features \u0000 including medians, raised crosswalks, chicanes and on-street parking \u0000 are included to slow vehicles.

A public hearing was opened and, with no members of the public requesting to speak on the quasi-judicial item, the hearing was closed. The commission approved Resolution 2024-164 as amended by voice and a subsequent roll-call vote returned unanimous approval.","Coconut Creek's commission approved a site plan to build more than three miles of new streets and streetscape work for the Main Street at Coconut Creek development, and amended the approval to require designated police (PD) striped parking spaces to be identified by the applicant in coordination with staff.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395818,"Coconut Creek commission OKs independent review after Vice Mayor Railey requests probe of allegations",343,1556000,1899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098244-bf60b17da95ba4f0c0371f55e5aace95&start=1556&end=1899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098244-bf60b17da95ba4f0c0371f55e5aace95/thumbnail_1556000.jpg","/articles/6395818/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Coconut-Creek-commission-OKs-independent-review-after-Vice-Mayor-Railey-requests-probe-of-allegations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395818-58be5468503272c8088cf905fb61ff06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180586&Signature=m6M8h3juVGPnFAypLqkOU18rsOCJRWg7qOiselKC0EOOVE~HSy3WIDZuGr1~4NwQZSzF5pasUGQETwf3Syv25iDYP-6-ZwVaKeL~OuiJVDfNvKU1lrp1scthqRw9MRDvyOwD9TtWFNq3vuDd5CPrTHSR2GyKMP-6q0ZHildHZKYpmw8dIA2FzFFzNeaDoRURU2-oF7Nqct3jcv7r3smJCFJITcG6oUgrGKkg7YMpUsSOA-WY3Ys15b~bIKDhCP1JNDKD1xlhqygAIwRHFq8AI~GosiAwuQp~cNWThTAfPO--73Vz6qIcbQKOyZSuyJlJ~e2qYjd3J~e8gaTdCrE1SQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission on Thursday agreed to retain an independent investigator to review repeated public allegations concerning Vice Mayor Jackie Railey.

Vice Mayor Jackie Railey asked the commission for a third-party review during the public portion of the meeting. City Attorney Terrell Piebourn recommended retired Judge Tom Lynch, noting Lynch\u0000s experience on the bench, work as a certified mediator and prior service on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. Piebourn said Lynch told staff he could likely complete the work \"rather swiftly,\" and that his hourly rate would be paid at the same level the city pays outside counsel.

Commissioners emphasized that the scope is limited to Railey\u0000s conduct as a sitting city commissioner and explicitly would not include actions tied to her role with the Windmore Condominium Association or other private matters. Piebourn said Lynch would need to \"look at everything\" related to the allegations but that the review should be coordinated by the city\u0000s public safety adviser rather than by Piebourn to avoid any perceived conflict.

Vice Mayor Railey requested the review and told the commission she welcomed an inquiry. At the meeting she asked the commission to \"direct our city attorney to hire an independent third party to look into any allegations relating to my role as a commissioner.\" Commissioners then voiced support: a consensus was recorded to proceed and staff said Lynch had estimated he could complete the review in about 30 days depending on scheduling.

Commission discussion clarified the funding and narrow limits of the investigation. Piebourn said the investigator would be paid by the city at rates comparable to outside counsel; at the meeting staff quoted an hourly rate of $550 for the investigator. Commissioners and members of the public debated which staff member should act as the liaison; several commissioners suggested the newest attorney in the city attorney\u0000s office or the public safety adviser to avoid any appearance of partiality.

Public comments during the meeting were strongly divided. Multiple residents rose to publicly support Railey, citing long volunteer experience and local accomplishments; other speakers raised concerns about campaign-related statements and requested that the city follow appropriate investigative steps. The commission instructed staff to proceed with procuring the independent investigator and to limit the review to official acts while Railey served on the commission.

The commission did not take a formal roll-call vote on hiring outside counsel at this meeting; rather, members expressed verbal agreement and staff proceeded to pursue retention under the direction agreed by the commission.","The Coconut Creek City Commission gave consensus to hire a retired judge to investigate allegations made about Vice Mayor Jackie Railey, limiting the review to actions during her service as a commissioner and estimating a roughly 30-day timeline.","actionData","errors"]

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