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The request stemmed from a business owner’s inquiry that stores in neighboring municipalities are allowed to sell alcohol after midnight, the commission was told. City Attorney Pieburn summarized the current code: on-premise establishments (bars/restaurants) may remain open until 2 a.m., but off-premise sales for package stores and convenience stores end at midnight under the present ordinance.

Commissioners sought public-safety context before taking any legislative step. Commissioner Brody and others raised concerns that extended hours could increase impaired-driving risk and draw nonresident customers into Coconut Creek late at night. Commissioner Riedell asked the police to provide data on DUI arrests and related calls for service between midnight and 2 a.m. to inform the decision.

City staff said they would return with comparative research on neighboring cities’ hours and relevant enforcement data so the commission could weigh business interest against public-safety consequences. No ordinance change was proposed or adopted at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Coconut Creek City Commission Meeting-6/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A proposal from a convenience-store owner to let package stores sell alcohol until 2 a.m. drew a request from commissioners for police data on DUI incidents and enforcement, and staff agreed to return with information before any ordinance change.","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},6201782,"Coconut Creek commission advances charter amendments; mayor stresses changes go to voters",151,2328000,2479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789059-53c6f11ae5032ca9f611e2b95b274ee5&start=2328&end=2479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789059-53c6f11ae5032ca9f611e2b95b274ee5/thumbnail_2328000.jpg","/articles/6201782/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Coconut-Creek-commission-advances-charter-amendments-mayor-stresses-changes-go-to-voters","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201782-621baac69b4045b016a8342e7502f3b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200690&Signature=fTzjcHGytkknMDKpBjneT15OBKMFlL5cRtuZavSjrv6UApfij~y0Vja3YgXklqgeiBlQGt0-Ww2-IZhKG6Jpvml3crpnMrD5NywfqQAoVivAGFUV7M95AOjDI8OSYZfm92VzdgMHzT9PAW3n7eVjR7P59F~~~vlhCpgUIvjsppPS4nDn5VayLfdnOJakFVxilYfzw6-fmgp3Jt2Nxb2sxTTHLye~qpmlFfnwaojr6z-uS8rdN9qlgyoe1A1NRFGhq8Q-gz20oz99VlQcmc4rCRDw6YtdvyBWdHXO26bhhSbooeGhoKQ20jc2ekdTVRxacEMuiwC4XWPnJq9pkKeyDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission on June 12 read an ordinance adopting proposed amendments to the city charter recommended by the Charter Review Board and approved moving the amendments forward for public consideration.

Ordinance 2025-18, as read into the record, accepts revisions recommended by the Charter Review Board to multiple charter provisions including rules of construction, commission powers and duties, financial procedures and initiative, referendum and recall provisions. The ordinance specifies that amendments would take effect only if a majority of electors voting in the November election approve them; the city clerk will present the ballot form accordingly.

Mayor Railey emphasized the commission’s limited role at this stage. “This has been portrayed as something that we’re doing. Let’s be crystal clear here,” the mayor said, noting the review board made recommendations that the commission is mandated by law to forward to voters and that “this will be on a referendum on the November 2026 ballot.” The mayor asked staff to open a public hearing; no members of the public spoke on the item.

The ordinance reading was approved by roll-call vote. City staff confirmed that if the voters approve, the charter amendments would be codified in the city charter as provided in the ordinance text.","Commissioners read and approved ordinance language from the Charter Review Board for placement on the ballot; mayor clarified the commission is not adopting the amendments as law — the changes will be decided by voters in a future referendum.",{"_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},6201786,"City approves Lakeside Park phase 1 improvements, OKs amendment allowing new tower equipment",665,1717000,2382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789059-53c6f11ae5032ca9f611e2b95b274ee5&start=1717&end=2382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789059-53c6f11ae5032ca9f611e2b95b274ee5/thumbnail_1717000.jpg","/articles/6201786/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/City-approves-Lakeside-Park-phase-1-improvements-OKs-amendment-allowing-new-tower-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201786-5c5d8b8ef2598f5f83aa69556e780bf0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200690&Signature=iY5kk9D-SaBm-48YdbLf5PSUs4lOWH-~1OqE0wVwL0eZi4o7q5t4g0kAGRxzaXEHa4UOSxwAd1x3DgjvwAt4dmEWQHo9Y4aEIhufMHpkRq0RnJfcYdvx2xx9byg0~N6i7pto2W8oSkIr88kklnWXGnRajeERRnTuDmc0Pia2sOJEoZ2VslGgkHt0q9TtM9heHLGIYn3ZKY7Tf0J4-68S9yO4hPvcyv5~yAdtQZ31WYU0lMxC3EzumBDQ1iZPxcwuhH9aZ8qgMQ7KhxQOWNatkOczTKvC4KTb4e0yYtZnKb6dkzm6oLCnHtbpMMez7kMaoJ8iVhYmpKhR-wl1xco8Wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission on June 12 approved a contract for Phase 1 improvements at Lakeside Park and separately authorized an amendment to the park’s communications-tower lease that will let the tenant upgrade equipment in exchange for higher rent.

By roll call vote the commission awarded the Lakeside Park phase 1 construction contract to HG Construction Development and Investment Inc., under IFB number 04-09-25-12. Parks staff described the primary Phase 1 elements as four new pickleball courts, two half basketball courts, a batting cage and sidewalk improvements on the existing park footprint. Construction is slated to run about six months; staff said the park will be closed for the work and an adjacent five-acre vacant field will be used as the staging area.

Parks staff noted the bid amounts varied widely among proposers. Commissioner Riedell asked staff to explain the disparity. Parks staff said it is common to see low-, middle- and high-end bids and that the agenda included a construction contingency for budgeting purposes; the contingency is not part of the vendor contract.

Nearby residents spoke in support. Benita Mariette of the Regency Lakes neighborhood, which borders the park, told the commission she appreciated the public outreach and welcomed the inclusion of basketball and pickleball after earlier draft plans omitted them.

Commissioners pressed staff on operations during and after construction. Parks staff and the contractor said gates would be unlocked during park hours and locked after dusk; the park will be closed while work is underway. Commissioner Riedell asked staff to ensure Tradewinds Elementary School families and others who use the park as a neighborhood cut-through are notified; staff said an existing license agreement that allows overflow parking for the school’s carpool would remain in place.

In a separate ordinance reading the commission approved Ordinance 2025-22 to authorize the mayor to execute an amendment to the ground-lease with New Singular Wireless PCS LLC (successor to AT&T Wireless Services of Florida). City staff said the amendment allows the tenant to add antennas and modify ground equipment, increases the tower load factor, clarifies access easements between the tenant compound and the tower, and provides an increase in rent. Commissioners confirmed the tower structural review would be completed before any equipment modifications.

Both the construction award and the lease amendment passed on unanimous roll-call votes.","Coconut Creek commissioners approved a contract for Lakeside Park Phase 1 upgrades — including pickleball courts and two half basketball courts — and separately authorized a lease amendment allowing a wireless carrier to modify tower equipment at the park.",{"_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},6201789,"Coconut Creek commission agrees to exploratory talks over landfill settlement amid active litigation",1264,2566000,3830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789059-53c6f11ae5032ca9f611e2b95b274ee5&start=2566&end=3830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789059-53c6f11ae5032ca9f611e2b95b274ee5/thumbnail_2566000.jpg","/articles/6201789/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Coconut-Creek-commission-agrees-to-exploratory-talks-over-landfill-settlement-amid-active-litigation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201789-c4db58e9b7731dbda3f705bfffe09d32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200690&Signature=AKPQUpkwvupkZHUReTB5iEI4flM2k0TJ4SaPQuqXRvGesO~ga9c87vaGMlxUe56IpPS-wgsdPPIgOI1aplyOgbk4j17Z6RPeOQMTVojyxlI-tLbuMdattrk6wXaAwKutHLbl09DebOoLLF3btk7BrvlcX~W4PRiICxrxoxh7gYZbVlgne3~Ju72OFPrPYsbNFNjQ93g0dhKvVXHUd0htvJAc4S89zJk9Rw376IY8nyXupRY8ssTyNvTPFa0ixz5p1CyYS5Carsv~xHHPkXryraazyV2rMks67o-IjNYq-1bcSb-xB5C8x3zgLstCZzzt~JLUB3Abrol0XMUzhn0ufQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission on June 12 authorized city staff and legal counsel to meet with representatives from Deerfield Beach and Waste Management to discuss possible settlement talks related to the regional landfill, while emphasizing any outcome would require formal public approval.

The action follows an invitation from Broward County leadership and comes amid active legal challenges and a mandatory Chapter 164 intergovernmental dispute-resolution process. City Manager Rose told the commission the invitation requested an early discussion “to have some kind of settlement conversation” and confirmed Deerfield is considering the matter at its own meeting in July.

The matter drew sharp debate at the dais. Commissioner Brody opposed moving forward before the scheduled joint meeting on Aug. 28, saying, “They had two years … and now that they’re against the wall in a lawsuit, they want to sit down with us. I think this is them trying to bully the city.” Commissioner Brody said he preferred continuing the litigation path.

Other commissioners urged caution but supported a preliminary meeting. Commissioner Riedell, who argued that “conversations are what solve problems,” noted the city has previously settled with Waste Management and said entering talks does not require accepting terms. Vice Mayor Wasserman requested that the city attorney and outside counsel attend any meeting and asked that Coconut Creek coordinate closely with Deerfield Beach so the two cities remain aligned.

City Attorney Pieburn and staff explained the legal framework: the city is engaged in the Chapter 164 process that requires local governments to attempt intergovernmental dispute resolution before some lawsuits proceed, and the commission has an active comprehensive-plan challenge pending before the Division of Administrative Hearings. Pieburn said any settlement or compromise discussed would have to be returned to the commission for a public vote.

After discussion, the commission gave direction to schedule a nonbinding conversation attended by a commission designee, the city manager, the city attorney (and outside counsel as appropriate), and Deerfield representatives; Commissioner Riedell was identified as the commission’s representative for the exploratory talks. Commissioners emphasized the meeting would be informational only and any proposed settlement would require a public vote.

Mayor Railey and multiple commissioners stressed the city would continue litigation steps as needed. City Attorney Pieburn also said the city would file an amended petition regarding the comprehensive-plan challenge with the Division of Administrative Hearings the following day.

The commission’s direction does not itself change ongoing lawsuits or the city’s legal posture; staff said they would report back with a summary of the conversation and any options for formal action.","After months of litigation and an intergovernmental dispute process, the Coconut Creek City Commission authorized staff and counsel to meet with Deerfield Beach and Waste Management to discuss potential settlement options — a move some commissioners opposed and others supported as a pragmatic step.","actionData","errors"]

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