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City staff described I&I as rainwater and groundwater entering cracked pipes, which can cause sewer overflows, backups into homes, and increase treatment costs because the utility must treat essentially clean water at the wastewater plant. The code change gives the city additional tools to measure system performance where private wastewater meters are absent so officials can compare water-usage to wastewater flows and identify problem sites.

Staff specifically addressed social-media concerns and told the commission the ordinance is \"in no way, shape, or form targeting any mobile home parks.\" Staff said many mobile-home parks already have long-standing agreements, meters, CCTV and engineering reports and that the amendment is primarily intended to provide the city with tools to compare water and wastewater ratios on smaller private commercial parcels that lack separate wastewater meters.

Commissioner Welsh asked whether septic and private well systems are affected; staff replied they do not apply to stand-alone systems that are not connected to the city system. Commissioner Riedell asked whether the city's enforcement would target associations rather than individual unit owners; staff confirmed compliance responsibility falls to the community association.

No members of the public signed up to speak on the second-reading hearing. The commission voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance on second reading.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Coconut Creek City Commission Meeting-5/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Coconut Creek adopted a second-reading ordinance updating Chapter 20 to require maintenance compliance of private water and wastewater systems to detect and prevent inflow and infiltration (I&I).","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},6228846,"Commission adopts 2025 Utilities and Engineering Standards manual update after second reading; AT&T raises easement concern",193,498000,691000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466051-2fefd5fd3f7ff715e28c31984a600165&start=498&end=691","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466051-2fefd5fd3f7ff715e28c31984a600165/thumbnail_498000.jpg","/articles/6228846/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-adopts-2025-Utilities-and-Engineering-Standards-manual-update-after-second-reading-ATT-raises-easement-concern","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228846-da5f37a506577297eeafcb64ec59be62/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195630&Signature=kASQyMel6Bm2g~SRJoDSm0sVo6uvXHW4TT4CEC~AfE5IsnLHZmCbvCYMAtllONuLvTHZaHR6r8NK2KO6yb4yNTGPtdfTWJUggsGZ9Fm9TVweHGuPCyehYpC1JJ9ZR5Zm0YpPlzhh2FYOtF3DhfGj1Yx-a48KisHtN0yuFAZ85YxVGFwjhUjww~zpZNJgqMkWE-E3bMtIvaAiRHIAQg6Kh2epRk~AX812mFOXx5eXdvrZiXaYg5tRBDVKeLhVdmHdz7qKKUUHmujUgN2759rjuW~5wDknQyHzoWp5HGjYMpPqbYE0n9FLXJmzKtROoRK-0c4Ic~hCE~HydX7YC9jk~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission approved a second-reading ordinance on May 22 updating the city code to reference the 2025 edition of the Utilities and Engineering Standards Manual, a set of construction and design guidelines for water, wastewater, stormwater and roadways.

City staff described the update as a housekeeping and standards-level change: the manual provides contractors and designers with current industry specifications and engineering requirements that the city will adopt by reference.

During the public comment period Vic Benedetti (introduced as AT&T director for government affairs in Broward County) told the commission his company's technical reviewers \"give it high marks\" and said the manual will help AT&T work in the city to current standards. He also asked the commission and city attorneys to note language in the ordinance referencing easements versus rights-of-way and warned that, \"per Florida statute,\" communications companies are exempt in some circumstances from certain permit requirements; in the hearing he cited statute numbers verbatim as spoken: \"3 37 4 0 1 3 gs. 3 30 7 4 0 1 3 gs.\"

Benedetti added that he represents both mobile and landline services and that he had circulated contact information for staff. Commissioners asked follow-up questions and thanked him for the review.

Commissioner Welsh moved the ordinance and Commissioner Riedell seconded; a roll-call vote approved the measure on second reading.","The Coconut Creek City Commission approved a second-reading ordinance to adopt the 2025 Utilities and Engineering Standards Manual as the city's construction and utility-design reference.",{"_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},6228851,"Coconut Creek approves first reading of Charter Review Board recommendations; debate over HOA membership rule",2195,1323000,3518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466051-2fefd5fd3f7ff715e28c31984a600165&start=1323&end=3518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466051-2fefd5fd3f7ff715e28c31984a600165/thumbnail_1323000.jpg","/articles/6228851/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Coconut-Creek-approves-first-reading-of-Charter-Review-Board-recommendations-debate-over-HOA-membership-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228851-89fadeba239dc8c6459353417ce41ed3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195630&Signature=NXvnPDPsaVIW-fCGV6GijSQ3xk~eNgqKu7ML07x06LzBK1LSa951nzHraEn-4xBql1DCsyD6em2OgFxwhDoG4yCht6wXGp5BdRz772Xq0GIDQ54rS2AzeHgKdz1PLGItqcmbeHPZ3T9TPpdwLSUBrCfu5i3GaBCyx~yvYadHKldQ8L8hHhCfpWtE0A2rz2G9RXEovqCOSXvRmgeD1p8tYqS2K4F~lQNklJwBPGXj0o0LnCgdKSIDYBNx-QUyntxMDrjeIRA8PuLvJNMhRI93xi0x-LGxNS8OF0~tjO4-P5olxgcbVOLr-1JaUCzv2yVl9tvgBpLwBkePloJxsRDt0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission gave first-reading approval on May 22 to a set of changes proposed by the Charter Review Board, advancing six recommended edits consolidated into five ballot questions for the November 3, 2026, general election.

The changes include a proposal to change the periodicity of the charter review process so future Charter Review Boards would convene at six-year (rather than five-year) intervals to better align with general elections, and a recommendation to add economic development as a qualifying discipline for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board.

The Charter Review Board convened 13 times beginning January 9, 2025, and the board's chair, Craig Valvo, told the commission the group worked through charter language, neighboring-city code and state law before finalizing its recommendations. “The board that worked together did have a common goal, serving the community,” Valvo said, thanking staff and commissioners for their engagement.

The commission debated one controversial recommendation from the Charter Review Board that would require individuals serving on homeowners’ association or condominium boards to resign those positions if they are elected to the city commission. Mayor Railey said the proposal was unnecessary and exclusionary: “This proposal is not only unnecessary, but it's fundamentally wrong,” she said, arguing that neighborhood leadership should be seen as a qualification rather than a disqualification for city office.

Valvo, who chaired the Charter Review Board, defended the recommendation as a protective measure. He said the board made the suggestion “out of respect for you and out of protection for you,” explaining the intent was to prevent the appearance of conflicts of interest and to keep elected officials “above reproach.”

Commissioners sought and received staff clarification that the Council can submit its own charter suggestions but cannot change the board’s recommendations other than clerical fixes; any differing measures would travel to voters alongside the board’s proposals.

Commissioner comments reflected a range of views: several commissioners and the mayor voiced support for the six-year interval and for adding economic development to the planning board criteria, while also acknowledging the public will decide contested measures at the ballot box. The commission recorded a unanimous roll-call vote in favor of advancing the ordinance to second reading.

The charter amendments will return for a formal second reading, at which staff will insert the commission’s consensus language (including whether the review interval is six or eight years). If approved on second reading, the consolidated questions will be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for voter approval.","The Coconut Creek City Commission gave first-reading approval on May 22 to a package of Charter Review Board recommendations, including changing the review interval to six years and adding economic development as a Planning and Zoning Board qualification.",{"_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},6228834,"Commissioners express concern with Solid Waste Authority draft; ask staff to prepare contract review with Republic",285,3995000,4280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466051-2fefd5fd3f7ff715e28c31984a600165&start=3995&end=4280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466051-2fefd5fd3f7ff715e28c31984a600165/thumbnail_3995000.jpg","/articles/6228834/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Commissioners-express-concern-with-Solid-Waste-Authority-draft-ask-staff-to-prepare-contract-review-with-Republic","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228834-277291637e5031df243b686877dbe39b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195630&Signature=Zutwx0hXkTrGcZ~7a8YQnE1iWrjs3Zg6hgjRutlKtVoN~BTwQR4ZPa-zveOjO1bKfVdP~TDazAZ2UHerNveuh97VX5rWhhxAayKYxmNHRV2CIJuOVD84Zu3fy-TTNLc8UVfCrxTOdRIIhZdt9LFiar0fAzFQpajtg8X0uHvSTuIFQYBKTd0QrBM5lJSRueZdir~QjagQJtU6-F77RlhgrpUDUqPTY3GO4KqZ2FY26IMO9yozdiDxzgY5XD560eCPRVoLg0XhD92FAkYPWTCIZOkrkhM7TZBDBZk1c2ZSa0xOFlm1qK1thGCaAuZ19R08~V-GoMvNf3OZc7MNzZ307g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners at the May 22 meeting criticized a draft plan from the Broward County Solid Waste Authority and sought a proactive review of the city's solid-waste contract with Republic Services.

A commissioner described the Solid Waste Authority draft as \"a little disappointing\" and said the plan included recommendations to continue landfilling rather than pursue waste-to-energy options or stronger recycling initiatives. \"The worst thing you could do in solid waste is landfill,\" the commissioner said, adding that the draft plan contained minimal actionable recommendations and that staff would need to remain engaged on pilot projects and contract language.

Commissioners noted the city's contract with Republic Services expires in roughly 18 months and said Republic has asked for a five-year extension. City Attorney and staff clarified that any extension would be governed by existing contract provisions.

The commission gave consensus for a commissioner to work with city staff and the city attorney on renewal discussions with Republic, including potential pilot programs and contract provisions to align with the city's waste-reduction goals. The commission also discussed a proposed ordinance to allow authorized textile-recycling vendors at city drop-off locations and suggested staff could bring model language to a future meeting.","Commissioners criticized a draft Solid Waste Authority plan that they said favored continued landfilling and lacked progressive recommendations on recycling and future technologies. The commission gave consensus for a commissioner to work with staff and the city attorney on potential contract renewal language with Republic Services and to pursue",{"_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},6228837,"Commission tables Lakewood East parking study for additional resident workshop",382,3448000,3830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466051-2fefd5fd3f7ff715e28c31984a600165&start=3448&end=3830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466051-2fefd5fd3f7ff715e28c31984a600165/thumbnail_3448000.jpg","/articles/6228837/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-tables-Lakewood-East-parking-study-for-additional-resident-workshop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228837-34ca40e19ee9323bcd1207029535bfd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195630&Signature=Mqch5rIgN6LT-Uhq1y0LjHyxF~KnDCDfCqaYxcZU01S-PTwNkzeuYWeIYM9xB7YvY6Tzkn9PuKRo9xsp45SBkoz65jElLyzdnHEmBngAB7UvIpb65S5CkVH6FgECS5UrhaOxUKYstQMSDECxRaQsN6dkOCIFS6ftCja1Vot3DeADDUypnED5sGrlj79q0QUCTIMYAevR-71F7jEEtaf~Qt5vLL00A-6CkZOST8dmpFLJMzVhqRq-MS8kPkLTRJIyxZO-fujLVpK1wguvDvri1mbE~jruTqc~s-FmKlWL-TQKxbZFQ0uAtVxEqTDru30jx475jT~GV96bRXCb~ehZVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission on May 22 voted to table consideration of the Lakewood East Neighborhood parking study and to schedule a public work-style meeting where the consultant and city staff will present the proposed parking changes to residents.

The study, prepared by the Corradino Group in cooperation with city staff, recommended parking modifications at several local streets including Northwest 10th Street, Northwest 6th Street, Northwest 40 Ninth Avenue, Northwest 7th Court and Northwest 8th Street (as summarized in the staff report). Commissioners and residents raised concerns that the neighborhood had not received a follow-up public meeting after the consultant's report was prepared.

Commissioner Wasserman (the district commissioner for the area) said taking “that one extra step to get input again on what the study says” would be prudent and that a public meeting would not hurt the process. Commissioner Bridal made a motion to table so residents could review the study and speak at a public meeting; another commissioner seconded and the motion passed on a roll-call vote.

Staff said the consultant who prepared the report had not been available that evening but will be asked to attend the rescheduled work session. The city will notify residents of the follow-up meeting using email, direct mail and neighborhood signage; residents suggested using a QR code on signage to give on-the-spot access to study materials.

The tabling preserves opportunity for broader resident comment before the commission acts on any parking changes.","The City Commission received the Lakewood East neighborhood parking study prepared by the Corradino Group but voted to table action and direct staff to host a follow-up workshop with the consultant and residents after questions about outreach and resident input were raised.","actionData","errors"]

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