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Residents urge city to preserve RC race track and expand youth mentoring partnerships
Summary
Several residents asked the commission to preserve the RC track at Richard D. Petrillo Park and to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Coral Springs Youth Soccer to expand youth mentoring and preserve recreational access for all skill levels.
Multiple residents and nonprofit leaders used the public‑comment period to press the commission on youth recreation and mentoring.
Inshan Singh, an RC hobby shop owner, told the commission the RC track at Richard D. Petrillo Park is a regional draw and important to STEM education. "The track has become a gathering place for a passionate community of hobbyists, families, and young racers," he said, and reported that organizers gathered more than 650 signatures requesting the city include the RC community in reopening conversations while inspections proceed.
Representatives from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County — Melissa Donahoe (vice chair, Coral Springs Community Chest), Milena Mendez (CEO) and Sharifa McKinley (vice president of programs) — described program work in Coral Springs and asked the city to consider partnerships that connect youth with mentors, including outreach through police and fire departments. Mendez said Big Brothers Big Sisters serves over 1,400 children in Broward County and more than 200 in Coral Springs.
Jean Anderson, speaking for Coral Springs Youth Soccer, thanked staff for prior engagement and urged the commission to preserve the league’s independence; she emphasized the league’s 53‑year volunteer tradition and that its mission is to keep soccer barrier‑free for families. Ryan Teixeira, also with CSYS, asked the commission to maintain programming that serves players who play for recreation rather than elite competition.
The commission did not take action during public comment but acknowledged the speakers and indicated staff and commissioners would continue conversations.
