Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingHollywood, FL · June 4, 2014
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
1:00 PM
Commission Chambers Room 219
Regular City Commission Meeting
CITY COMMISSION
Peter Bober, Mayor
Patricia Asseff, Vice Mayor - District 1
Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2
Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3
Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5
Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4
Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes June 4, 2014
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The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood,
Florida, was called to order by Mayor Bober on Wednesday, June 4,
2014, at 1:05 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph
W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida.
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
Present: Vice Mayor Patricia Asseff, Commissioner Peter Hernandez,
Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner,
Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood
and Mayor Peter Bober
Approval of the Consent Agenda
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood,
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Consent
Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
6. R-2014-126 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
November 6, 2013.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
7. R-2014-127 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Joint / Special City Commission / Community
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Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Minutes Of November 6,
2013.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
8. R-2014-128 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
November 20, 2013.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
9. R-2014-129 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The Rules Of Procedure For The Governing Of City
Commission Meetings.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
10. R-2014-130 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A
Purchase Order Between Audio Visual Innovations And The City Of
Hollywood For Audio/Visual System Upgrades In City Hall Room 215
And Room 219 In An Estimated Amount Of $142,252.69 To Facilitate
The Continued Public Broadcast Of Meetings And Workshops Of The
Hollywood City Commission And The Video Recording Of Other
Meetings Of Public Interest.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
12. R-2014-132 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Extension Of The Line Of Credit Agreement
Between The City Of Hollywood, Florida And Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association, For An Additional One (1) Year In Order To
Maintain The Availability Of A Line Of Credit Facility To Assist The
City In Meeting The Costs Of Recovery In The Event Of A Disaster.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
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13. R-2014-133 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Adopting Post-Issuance Compliance Policies And Procedures
For General Compliance With Federal Tax Law Requirements.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
15. R-2014-135 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Partnership Agreement Between The City Of Hollywood And
The School Board Of Broward County, Florida, For The Reciprocal
Use Of Facilities.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
17. R-2014-137 A Resolution Of The City Of The City Commission Of The City Of
Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute The Attached Change Order No. 2 To The Contract Between
Exceletech Coating & Applications, LLC And The City Of Hollywood
For A Time Extension Of Two Hundred Fifty-Five (255) Calendar Days
And No Cost Increase For Unforeseen Site Conditions Related To The
Bar Screen Chamber Rehabilitation At The Southern Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Project No. 12-9214A).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
18. R-2014-138 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A
Purchase Order Between Carbon Silica Services, LLC D/B/A Diamond
Services And The City Of Hollywood For Repairs And Restoration
Services To The Water Treatment Plant Sodium Hypochlorite
Fiberglass Storage Tanks In An Amount Not To Exceed $23,861.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
19. R-2014-139 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue An
Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. B&C 14-02 Between
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Brown And Caldwell, And The City Of Hollywood To Provide
Professional Engineering Services Related To The Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan Update In An Amount Not To Exceed $64,059.00
(City Project No. 14-3068).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
20. R-2014-140 A Resolution Of The City Commission of the City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Official To Execute The
Attached Right Of Way Occupancy Permit Between The City Of
Hollywood And Peoples Jewelers, Inc., For An Awning Structure
Projecting Within The Broadwalk Right-Of-Way at 707 North Surf
Road #2.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
22. R-2014-142 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Lawn Wizard USA, INC
And The City Of Hollywood For City-Wide Tree Trimming, Pruning,
Removal, And Stump Grinding Services, For An Estimated Annual
Expenditure Of $122,275.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
5. R-2014-125 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And
Execute An Agreement Between The Highest Ranked Firm And The
City Of Hollywood To Provide Debt Collection Legal Counsel Services
For An Initial Period Of Two Years, With Two Optional Two Year
Renewal Periods.
Brent Spechler, NCS Plus, Inc., expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the
Commission.
Matthew Lalla, Director of Financial Services, responded to questions
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raised by the Commission.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to continue the
Resolution to the July 16, 2014 Regular Commission Meeting. On
a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
11. R-2014-131 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Adopting The Best Practice Of The Government Finance
Officers Association Concerning Sustainable Funding Practices Of
Defined Benefit Pension Plans.
Matthew Lalla, Director of Financial Services, explained the intent of
the resolution.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Barbara Duffy, AFSCME Local 2432
2. Jeff Marano, Broward County PBA
3. Artie Metzler, 1450 SW 85th Avenue
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, provided additional
information.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
Commission.
ACTION: Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, withdrew the
resolution from consideration.
14. R-2014-134 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And
Execute An Agreement Between The Highest Ranked Firm And The
City Of Hollywood To Provide Financial Advisory Services For Future
Debt Issuances For An Initial Period Of Three Years, With One
Optional Two Year Renewal Period.
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Asseff, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
16. R-2014-136 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing An Expenditure Of Law Enforcement Forfeiture
Funds To Purchase An Armored Vehicle In An Amount Not To Exceed
$268,956.00; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials
To Issue The Attached Purchase Order Between Lenco Industries,
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Inc. D/B/A Lenco Armored Vehicles And The City Of Hollywood For
The Purchase Of The Armored Vehicle.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Frank Fernandez, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety/Chief of
Police, provided additional information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
21. R-2014-141 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Right-Of-Way License Agreement, Between Paul And
William Salsburg D/B/A Penn Dutch Food Center (Licensee) And The
City Of Hollywood (Licensor), For Use Of The Public Right-Of-Way
Along A Portion Of North 28th Way For Employee And Customer
Parking For A Four Year Term.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, responded to questions
raised by the Commission.
Jonathan Vogt, Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
responded to questions raised by the Commission.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Vice Mayor Asseff, to adopt the Resolution. On
a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
27. P-2014-044 Presentation By Frank Fernandez, Assistant City Manager/Chief Of
Police, Dr. Pablo Santos, Meteorologist In Charge At The National
Weather Service South Florida, And Robert Molleda, Warning
Coordination Meteorologist At The National Weather Service South
Florida, On The City Of Hollywood Receiving The NWS’ StormReady
Community Designation.
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 1:58 PM and returned at
2:00 PM.
Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 1:59 PM and returned at
2:02 PM.
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Frank Fernandez, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety/Chief of
Police, provided an overview of the program.
Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, provided
information on how the program came about.
Dr. Pablo Santos and Robert Molleda, National Weather Service,
presented the City with the Storm Ready designation.
Discussion ensued among staff members of the Commission.
24. PO-2014-12 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter
151, "Buildings", Of The Hollywood Code Of Ordinances By Creating
Section 151.124 To Establish Regulations For Rooftop Photovoltaic
Solar Systems.
Reginald Cox, Building Official, explained the intent of the ordinance.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 2:14 PM and returned at
2:17 PM.
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the
Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Asseff, to adopt the ordinance on first
reading with an amendment to remove the historic district
reference.
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, provided additional
information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to amend the motion
to add back the historic district reference. On a voice vote the
motion failed 2-5. Vice Mayor Asseff, Commissioner Callari,
Commisssioner Blattner, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor
Bober were opposed.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:26 PM and returned at
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2:27 PM.
Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 2: 28 PM and returned at
2:30 PM.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to reconsider the
Ordinance. On a voice vote the motion passed 5-2. Vice Mayor
Asseff and Commissioner Sherwood were opposed.
It was the general consensus to withdraw all previous motions and
start from scratch as there was too much confusion among members
of the Commission.
Extensive discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt on first
reading the Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Mayor Bober, to amend the Ordinance to remove the
historic district reference. On a voice vote the motion passed 4-3.
Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Callari and
Commissioner Biederman were opposed.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading.
ACTION: On roll call vote, the motion to adopt the Ordinance as
amended carried 4-3.
Aye: Vice Mayor Asseff
Commissioner Blattner
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Bober
Nay: Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Callari
Commissioner Biederman
Enactment No: O-2014-09
25. R-2014-143 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Negotiation Of A Loan In An Aggregate
Amount Not To Exceed $8,000,000.00, To Refinance Prior Loans
Made By The First Florida Governmental Financing Commission To
The City; Approving The Execution And Delivery Of A Loan
Agreement With The First Florida Governmental Financing
Commission And Pinnacle Public Finance, Inc.; Approving The
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Execution And Delivery Of An Escrow Deposit Agreement And
Continuing Disclosure Certificate; Providing Certain Other Matters In
Connection With The Making Of Such Loan; And Providing An
Effective Date.
Matthew Lalla, Director of Financial Services, explained the intent of
the resolution.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
26. R-2014-144 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Contract Between Lanzo Construction Co., Florida And The
City Of Hollywood For Construction Services Related To The Dixie
Corridor Septic To Sewer Conversion In The Alley Between Dixie
Highway And North 22nd Avenue And Between McKinley Street And
Sheridan Street, A Project Identified In The 2007/2008 Wastewater
System Master Plan, In The Amount Of $2,267,705.00; And To
Approve An Amendment To The Approved Fiscal Year 2013 Capital
Improvement Program, As Set Forth In The Attached Exhibit A (City
Project No. 09-7047B).
Jitendra Patel, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, explained the
intent of the resolution.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Asseff, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
28. P-2014-045 Presentation By The Department Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural
Arts And EDSA Inc, Of The Proposed City Of Hollywood Marine
Waterway Master Plan.
Renee Richards, Grants and Special Projects Manager, provided an
introduction to the presentation.
Robert E. Dugan, EDSA Inc., provided a presentation on the proposed
City of Hollywood Marine Waterway Master Plan.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 3:33 PM and returned at
3:36 PM.
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Cathy Swaoson-Rivenbark, City Manager, provided additional
information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
At this time Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, introduced
Tammie Hechler, the new Director of Human Resources.
29. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 3:49 PM.
Historic Preservation Board
Commissioner Blattner requested support of the City Commission to
revise the ordinance to allow circular driveways in the Historic District .
There were several applications that were denied by the Historic
Preservation Board at the meeting on May 22, 2014. Commissioner
Asseff seconded the request to bring forward an ordinance.
30. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
Great Neighborhood Challenge II Event
Commissioner Biederman invited all the residents to the Great
Neighborhoods Challenge II design event on June 7, 2014.
Civic Association Meetings
Commissioner Biederman encouraged residents to attend their civic
association meetings. The next Boulevard Heights Civic Association
meeting is on June 10, 2014 and the Driftwood Civic Association
meeting is on June 17, 2014.
Hollywood Jaycees Event
Commissioner Biederman announced the Hollywood Jaycees will hold
a dance for people with special needs at the Jaycee Hall on June 11,
2014 at 7:00 PM.
Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 3:53 PM.
New Director of Human Resources
Commissioner Biederman welcomed Tammie Hechler, the new
Director of Human Resources.
Re-Occupancy Inspections
Commissioner Biederman requested support of the City Commission
to consider an ordinance for re occupancy inspections when there is a
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sale of a home. Commissioner Biederman stated he forwarded a
copy of the City of North Miami ordinance to the City Attorney to
determine if the City would adopt a similar ordinance. Commissioner
Hernandez supported the request.
Rental Homes Landscaping
Commissioner Biederman requested support of the City Commission
to require enhanced landscaping for rental homes.
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, replied the issue would need to be
researched for the legality of imposing a differential standard.
Mayor Bober and Commissioner Sherwood supported the request.
Family Announcement
Commissioner Biederman congratulated his nephew and his wife on
the birth of their twins.
31. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
New Director of Human Resources
Commissioner Sherwood welcomed Tammie Hechler, the new
Director of Human Resources to the City.
Police Presence in Hollywood Hills Area
Commissioner Sherwood stated she received another email from a
resident requesting the Police Chief provide increased Police
presence in the Hollywood Hills area specifically around Highland
Drive.
Historic Preservation Board
Commissioner Sherwood stated on occasion the Historic Preservation
Board is overly restrictive which becomes cumbersome to the property
owner. She suggested the Board be more flexible about permitting
circular driveways.
Rental Homes Landscaping
Commissioner Sherwood stated she supports the request by
Commissioner Biederman in regard to requiring enhanced
landscaping for rental homes.
Hillcrest Condominium Parking
Commissioner Sherwood stated the residents of Hillcrest need
assistance from staff to help in finding a parking solution for the
community. She stated the cost will be the responsibility of Hillcrest
residents.
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High School Graduation of Granddaughter
Commissioner Sherwood congratulated her granddaughter on her
graduation.
32. Vice Mayor Asseff, District 1
New Director of Human Resources
Vice Mayor Asseff welcomed Tammie Hechler, the new Director of
Human Resources.
Commissioner Callari left at 4:02 PM and returned at 4:04 PM.
Hollywood Hills Welcome Package
Vice Mayor Asseff stated she met with a relative of the Vollman family
who gave her the Hollywood Hills Civic Association Welcome Package
which is given to new residents. She suggested the Welcome
Package be used as a template for other neighborhoods.
Residential Rental Properties
Vice Mayor Asseff stated there are additional problems with rental
homes including bulk pick up, mattresses, furniture on the lawns and
numerous garage sales.
Pollo Tropical Opening
Vice Mayor Asseff congratulated Pollo Tropical on the grand opening
the last week of May.
33. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
New Director of Human Resources
Commissioner Hernandez welcomed Tammie Hechler, the new
Director of Human Resources.
Rental Homes Landscaping
Commissioner Hernandez stated the landscaping issue could be
resolved when the re-inspection of the property ordinance is
implemented.
Illegal Activities
Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Police Chief and City Manager
for going to 22nd Avenue and Sheridan Street at 4:00 AM recently to
observe the illegal activities and large groups that congregate. He
presented a video which showed drugs being sold in the area, and the
illegal activities must stop. He requested increased additional Police
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presence in the downtown area due to robberies and illegal drugs, as
residents are concerned about their safety in the downtown area and
do not frequent the restaurants and other establishments in the
evening for that reason. He requested that the problem be addressed.
34. Commissioner Callari, District 3
McNicol Middle School Graduation
Commissioner Callari announced McNicol Middle School held their
graduation last week and she congratulated the students and proud
parents.
Building Permits Process
Commissioner Callari stated she has received numerous complaints
regarding the City’s building permit process. Documents are being
lost and the approval process is delayed. She suggested the City
evaluate the building permit process of other cities. Commissioner
Callari stated the building permitting process is a big issue and must
be resolved.
Staff Follow Up
Commissioner Callari stated she has not received responses from
certain staff members to questions she had, and requested an update
on those issues.
Sheridan Stationside
Commissioner Callari stated there was a public meeting for Sheridan
Stationside/Okomo Park last evening which was not posted on the
City web site, but was posted on Facebook. She requested staff
provide better notification of events for the residents.
Traffic Issues
Commissioner Callari requested staff address traffic issues in a
proactive manner so that the City does not experience the same
problems as neighboring municipalities. She gave various examples in
District 3 which are currently in the process of being built.
Homeless Issues
Commissioner Callari stated the homeless population has increased in
the State Road 7 area especially by the former Fashion Center, Sal
Oliveri/Veterans Park, Stan Goldman Park and by the canal
embankments. Homeless people are now living at the Rinker Cement
facility on Sheridan Street. She thanked the Police Chief for actions
taken in the Johnson Street area which has reduced the homeless
population.
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Vigilance
Commissioner Callari requested everyone be vigilant about their
safety, and to keep children busy while they are home on summer
break.
Code Enforcement
Commissioner Callari thanked Code Enforcement staff for their hard
work.
Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 4:13 PM.
35. Mayor Bober
New Director of Human Resources
Mayor Bober welcomed Tammie Hechler, the new Director of Human
Resources.
Condolences to Monroe Udell Family
Mayor Bober expressed his condolences to the family of Monroe
Udell, who founded Jaxson's Ice Cream in 1956. He praised Mr. Udell
for his support of the City, generosity for many causes, and explained
how he lived his life as a pioneer in many ways.
36. City Attorney
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, had no further comments.
37. City Manager
Staff Responsiveness
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, requested Commissioner
Callari e-mail her when she does not receive responses from staff in a
timely manner.
Sheridan Stationside
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, stated the Sheridan
Stationside/Okomo Park meeting last evening resulted in staff
scheduling a public meeting to include a Walk in the Park on
Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM to show where the park will be
located and invited everyone to attend. There will be a subsequent
community meeting after the “Walk” which will include viewing the 100
year old trees and the Coral Rock House.
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Memorial Day Weekend Events
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, stated the Memorial Day
events were excellent. She thanked all staff involved for their excellent
work with the design of the Police Memorial monument, the dedication
ceremony to honor the fallen Police officers, the Salute to the Fallen
event and Fred Hunter memorial service. She thanked Commissioner
Blattner for creating the Citizen Soldier Award and Commissioner
Biederman for creating the Salute to the Fallen event.
Commissioner Hernandez returned to the meeting at 4:16 PM.
The Commission recessed at 4:20 PM and reconvened at 5:03 PM
with all members of the Commission present.
23. PO-2014-11 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter
122 Entitled “Peddlers, Solicitors And Itinerant Merchants” To Revise
The Regulations For The Sale Of Food From Mobile Food Dispensing
Vehicles Such As Food Trucks And Food Carts.
Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, provided
a presentation on the intent of the resolution.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
Commission.
Karl Chuck, Special Event Program Manager, responded to questions
raised by the Commission.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
Commission.
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information.
Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 5:30 PM and returned at
5:34 PM.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
Commission.
Victor Green, 616 N. Park Road, expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
Commission.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading.
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ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Asseff, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt on first reading
the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried:
Aye: Vice Mayor Asseff
Commissioner Callari
Commissioner Blattner
Commissioner Biederman
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Bober
Nay: Commissioner Hernandez
Enactment No: O-2014-11
38. The meeting adjourned at 5:52 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
______________________
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Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
1:00 PM
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Commission Chambers Room 219
CITY COMMISSION
Peter Bober, Mayor
Patricia Asseff, Vice Mayor - District 1
Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2
Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3
Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4
Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5
Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final June 4, 2014
NOTES
The City Manager places before the Commission for consideration the consent agenda items
prepared by various offices and departments in the City.
If a citizen wishes to comment on a specific item, he/she should submit a comment card to
the City Clerk to remove it from the consent agenda for separate consideration.
The consent agenda consists of items before the City Commission that are routine and /or
non-controversial, the items are voted upon by the City Commission in one motion.
The regular agenda consists of items before the City Commission that must be discussed or
could be considered controversial, the items are voted upon by the City Commission
individually.
All time certain agenda items will not be considered by the Commission earlier than the time
listed for the item, however, the item may be taken up at the same time listed or later in the
meeting.
Agenda items not scheduled for a specific time may be considered at any time during the
meeting at the discretion of the Commission.
The following items on this agenda are time certain items.
5:00 PM - Item - 23
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
5. R-2014-125 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And
Execute An Agreement Between The Highest Ranked Firm And The
City Of Hollywood To Provide Debt Collection Legal Counsel
Services For An Initial Period Of Two Years, With Two Optional Two
Year Renewal Periods.
Attachments: resDebtCollectionLegalCounselRFP4410 051314.doc
AtchDebtCollectionLegalCounsel.pdf
RFP Sprechman RFP-4410-14-RD.pdf
RFP MCO Financial Services RFP-4410-14-RD.pdf
RFP-4410-14-RD.pdf
RFP-4410-14-RD Addendum 1.pdf
BIS 14-158.doc
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
6. R-2014-126 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
November 6, 2013.
Attachments: reso November 6, 13 regular minutes.doc
11-06-2013 Regular Commission Meeting.doc
7. R-2014-127 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Joint / Special City Commission / Community
Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Minutes Of November 6,
2013.
Attachments: reso November 6, 13 joint-special minutes.doc
11-06-2013 Joint Special City Commission CRA.doc
8. R-2014-128 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
November 20, 2013.
Attachments: reso November 20, 13 regular minutes.doc
11-20-2013 Regular Commission Meeting.doc
Hernandez Conflict 11-20-2013.pdf
9. R-2014-129 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The Rules Of Procedure For The Governing Of
City Commission Meetings.
Attachments: revise rules pro by phone 5-2014.doc
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS & MARKETING
10. R-2014-130 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A
Purchase Order Between Audio Visual Innovations And The City Of
Hollywood For Audio/Visual System Upgrades In City Hall Room 215
And Room 219 In An Estimated Amount Of $142,252.69 To Facilitate
The Continued Public Broadcast Of Meetings And Workshops Of
The Hollywood City Commission And The Video Recording Of Other
Meetings Of Public Interest.
Attachments: ResoF4397 14 RDCityHallRooms 215 219AudioVisualUpgrade.doc
AtchAudioVisual - dept rec - bid tab.pdf
BidAudioVisual Innovations F-4397-14-RD.pdf
F-4397-14-RD.pdf
F-4397-14-RD Addendum 1.pdf
F-4397-14-RD Addendum 2.pdf
F-4397-14-RD Addendum 3.pdf
teravsys.doc
BIS 14-159.doc
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
11. R-2014-131 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Adopting The Best Practice Of The Government Finance
Officers Association Concerning Sustainable Funding Practices Of
Defined Benefit Pension Plans.
Attachments: Resolution DB Sustainable Practices 2014.docx
GFOA Best Practice.pdf
12. R-2014-132 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Extension Of The Line Of Credit Agreement
Between The City Of Hollywood, Florida And Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association, For An Additional One (1) Year In Order To
Maintain The Availability Of A Line Of Credit Facility To Assist The
City In Meeting The Costs Of Recovery In The Event Of A Disaster.
Attachments: ResLOC14.docx
Extension of Line of Credit Agreement 2014.docx
ELOC Wells Fargo 09-02-10.pdf
2013 City of Hollywood Anti-Dilution - $10M EMERGENCY LOC.pdf
terwlsfg.doc
BIS 14-154.doc
13. R-2014-133 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Adopting Post-Issuance Compliance Policies And
Procedures For General Compliance With Federal Tax Law
Requirements.
Attachments: RESOLUTION Bond Compliance Checklist.docx
Post Issuance Checklist.pdf
14. R-2014-134 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And
Execute An Agreement Between The Highest Ranked Firm And The
City Of Hollywood To Provide Financial Advisory Services For Future
Debt Issuances For An Initial Period Of Three Years, With One
Optional Two Year Renewal Period.
Attachments: ResoFinancialAdvisoryServicesRFP4413051914.doc
AtchFinancialAdvisoryServices.pdf
RFP FirstSouthwest RFP-4413-14-RD.pdf
RFP Dunlap&Associates RFP-4413-14-RD.pdf
RFP-4413-14-RD.pdf
terfadvr.doc
BIS 14155.doc
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS
15. R-2014-135 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Partnership Agreement Between The City Of Hollywood
And The School Board Of Broward County, Florida, For The
Reciprocal Use Of Facilities.
Attachments: Res_SBBC Partnership RUA.doc
reciprocal_use_agreement_-_hollywood.pdf
SBBC RUA - Executive_summary_hollywood.pdf
R-2009-086_SBBC Reciprocal Use Agreement_ Exp 05.2014.pdf
TermSheetReciprocalUseAgreement2014.doc
BIS 14-150.doc
POLICE DEPARTMENT
16. R-2014-136 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing An Expenditure Of Law Enforcement Forfeiture
Funds To Purchase An Armored Vehicle In An Amount Not To
Exceed $268,956.00; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City
Officials To Issue The Attached Purchase Order Between Lenco
Industries, Inc. D/B/A Lenco Armored Vehicles And The City Of
Hollywood For The Purchase Of The Armored Vehicle.
Attachments: ResLencoBearcatArmoredVehcilePD..doc
Lenco PO.pdf
Lenco Backup.pdf
TermSheetLencoArmoredVehicleLEFF2014.doc
BIS 14157.doc
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
17. R-2014-137 A Resolution Of The City Of The City Commission Of The City Of
Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute The Attached Change Order No. 2 To The Contract
Between Exceletech Coating & Applications, LLC And The City Of
Hollywood For A Time Extension Of Two Hundred Fifty-Five (255)
Calendar Days And No Cost Increase For Unforeseen Site
Conditions Related To The Bar Screen Chamber Rehabilitation At
The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (Project No.
12-9214A).
Attachments: Resolution - Exceletech.doc
Change Order 2 - Exceletech.doc
Change Order 1 Executed - Exceletech.pdf
R-2012-188 - Exceletech.pdf
R-2013-233 - Project Approval.pdf
Term Sheet - Exceletech Coating and Applications, LLC.doc
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18. R-2014-138 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A
Purchase Order Between Carbon Silica Services, LLC D/B/A
Diamond Services And The City Of Hollywood For Repairs And
Restoration Services To The Water Treatment Plant Sodium
Hypochlorite Fiberglass Storage Tanks In An Amount Not To Exceed
$23,861.00.
Attachments: Res-Diamond Services.doc
DiamondSvcCarbonSilica.pdf
Term Sheet - Carbon Silica Services LLC.doc
BIS 14152.doc
19. R-2014-139 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue An
Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. B&C 14-02 Between
Brown And Caldwell, And The City Of Hollywood To Provide
Professional Engineering Services Related To The Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan Update In An Amount Not To Exceed
$64,059.00 (City Project No. 14-3068).
Attachments: Resolution - 10 Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update.doc
ATP - 10 Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update.doc
HLWD Scope - 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update.pdf
Term Sheet - Brown and Caldwell Work Order 14-02.doc
BIS 14-161.doc
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
20. R-2014-140 A Resolution Of The City Commission of the City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Official To Execute The
Attached Right Of Way Occupancy Permit Between The City Of
Hollywood And Peoples Jewelers, Inc., For An Awning Structure
Projecting Within The Broadwalk Right-Of-Way at 707 North Surf
Road #2.
Attachments: Resolution - 707 North Surf Road #2 ROW Occupancy Permit.doc
Permit - 707 N. Surf Road #2.pdf
Exhibit A - 707 North Surf Rd Awning.pdf
Map - 707 North Surf Rd.pdf
TermROWOccupancyPermitpeoplesjewelers707northsurfroad.doc
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21. R-2014-141 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Right-Of-Way License Agreement, Between Paul And
William Salsburg D/B/A Penn Dutch Food Center (Licensee) And
The City Of Hollywood (Licensor), For Use Of The Public
Right-Of-Way Along A Portion Of North 28th Way For Employee And
Customer Parking For A Four Year Term.
Attachments: Resolution - ROW Penn Dutch Food Center.doc
ROW License Agreement - Penn Dutch .pdf
Exhibit A - Penn Dutch.pdf
MAP - Penn Dutch.pdf
Term Sheet - Penn Dutch - ROW License Agreement.doc
22. R-2014-142 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Lawn Wizard USA, INC
And The City Of Hollywood For City-Wide Tree Trimming, Pruning,
Removal, And Stump Grinding Services, For An Estimated Annual
Expenditure Of $122,275.00.
Attachments: resTreeTrimming2014.doc
AtchTreeTrimming - BPO - dept rec - tab.pdf
BidLawnWizardUSA F-4392-14-RD.pdf
F-4392-14-RD.pdf
Term Sheet - Lawn Wizard USA, Inc. - Tree Trimming.doc
BIS 14-163.doc
5:00 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S)
23. PO-2014-11 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter
122 Entitled “Peddlers, Solicitors And Itinerant Merchants” To Revise
The Regulations For The Sale Of Food From Mobile Food
Dispensing Vehicles Such As Food Trucks And Food Carts.
Attachments: FoodTruckOrdinanceLEGISTARFINAL2VERSION.docx
Ch.122.02 Sales of Food From Mobile Units.pdf
First Reading
ORDINANCES
24. PO-2014-12 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter
151, "Buildings", Of The Hollywood Code Of Ordinances By Creating
Section 151.124 To Establish Regulations For Rooftop Photovoltaic
Solar Systems.
Attachments: CHP151GOSOLARORDINANC2014.doc
Go SOLAR Florida Info Card.pdf
R-2013-056.pdf
First Reading
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REGULAR AGENDA
25. R-2014-143 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Negotiation Of A Loan In An Aggregate
Amount Not To Exceed $8,000,000.00, To Refinance Prior Loans
Made By The First Florida Governmental Financing Commission To
The City; Approving The Execution And Delivery Of A Loan
Agreement With The First Florida Governmental Financing
Commission And Pinnacle Public Finance, Inc.; Approving The
Execution And Delivery Of An Escrow Deposit Agreement And
Continuing Disclosure Certificate; Providing Certain Other Matters In
Connection With The Making Of Such Loan; And Providing An
Effective Date.
Attachments: Resolution FFGFC Refunding.doc
Loan Agreement.pdf
Escrow Deposit Agreement.pdf
Continuing Disclosure Certificate.pdf
terffgfcloan.DOC
BIS 14156.doc
26. R-2014-144 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Contract Between Lanzo Construction Co., Florida And The
City Of Hollywood For Construction Services Related To The Dixie
Corridor Septic To Sewer Conversion In The Alley Between Dixie
Highway And North 22nd Avenue And Between McKinley Street And
Sheridan Street, A Project Identified In The 2007/2008 Wastewater
System Master Plan, In The Amount Of $2,267,705.00; And To
Approve An Amendment To The Approved Fiscal Year 2013 Capital
Improvement Program, As Set Forth In The Attached Exhibit A (City
Project No. 09-7047B).
Attachments: Resolution Septic to Sewer-Dixie Hwy & N 22Ave .doc
Exhibit A Septic to Sewer-Dixie Hwy & N 22Ave.xls
Contract - Lanzo.docx
Bid Analyses-Septic to Sewer-Dixie Hwy & N 22Ave .pdf
Lanzo Bid-Septic to Sewer-Dixie Hwy & N 22Ave.pdf
Mancon Bid-Septic to Sewer-Dixie Hwy & N 22Ave.pdf
Metro Bid-Septic to Sewer-Dixie Hwy & N 22Ave.pdf
Giannetti Bid-Septic to Sewer-Dixie Hwy & N 22Ave.pdf
Central Florida Bid-Septic to Sewer-Dixie Hwy & N 22Ave.pdf
Term Sheet - Lanzo Constrcution Co., Florida.doc
BIS 14-160.doc
27. P-2014-044 Presentation By Frank Fernandez, Assistant City Manager/Chief Of
Police, Dr. Pablo Santos, Meteorologist In Charge At The National
Weather Service South Florida, And Robert Molleda, Warning
Coordination Meteorologist At The National Weather Service South
Florida, On The City Of Hollywood Receiving The NWS’ StormReady
Community Designation.
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28. P-2014-045 Presentation By The Department Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural
Arts And EDSA Inc, Of The Proposed City Of Hollywood Marine
Waterway Master Plan.
COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY
MANAGER
29. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
30. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
31. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
32. Vice Mayor Asseff, District 1
33. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
34. Commissioner Callari, District 3
35. Mayor Bober
36. City Attorney
37. City Manager
38. ADJOURNMENT
Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by this Commission with respect to any
matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for
such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made.
Two or more members of the same city board, commission, or committee, who are not of this
Commission, may attend this meeting and may, at that time, discuss matters on which
foreseeable action may later be taken by their board, commission or committee.
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in City
programs and/or services may call the Office of the City Manager five business days in
advance at (954) 921-3201 (voice). If an individual is hearing or speech impaired, please call
1-800-955-8771 (V-TDD).
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