Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingHollywood, FL · October 15, 2014
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 15, 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 October 15, 2014
The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood,
Florida, was called to order by Mayor Bober on Wednesday, October
15, 2014 at 1:14 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
Commissioner Biederman arrived at the meeting at 1:17 PM.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
ACTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Asseff, seconded by
Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The
motion passed unanimously (7-0).
5. R-2014-293 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
May 7, 2014.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
6. R-2014-294 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
May 21, 2014.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
7. R-2014-295 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
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Florida, Supporting The Proposed "All Aboard Florida" Project,
Relating To The Construction Of A 235 Mile Intercity Passenger Rail
Service Being Developed By Florida East Coast Industries, LLC, That
Will Allow Passenger Train Travel Between Downtown Miami And The
Orlando International Airport; Urging The Florida Department Of
Transportation And Other Regulatory And Funding Agencies To
Support Such Project.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
8. R-2014-296 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Renewing The Agreement Between
Office Depot, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood, For A One Year Period
Based Upon The Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing
Cooperative Award To Provide An Office Supply Procurement
Program In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $145,000.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
9. R-2014-297 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Renewing The Agreement Between
Mac Papers, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For The Supply And
Desktop Delivery Of Office Copy Paper, Virgin And Recycled, For An
Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $55,000.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
11. R-2014-299 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The Special Programs Funds (Fund 11 & Fund 64)
Of The Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget (R-2013-275), Revising And
Recognizing Certain Operating Revenues, Authorizing Certain
Budgetary Appropriations, Adjustments And Transfers As Detailed in
the Attached Exhibit 1, and Providing An Effective Date.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
12. R-2014-300 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing Year End Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments
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For Fiscal Year 2014 As Set Forth In Exhibit One, And Providing An
Effective Date.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
13. R-2014-301 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The Capital Improvement Projects Budgets For The
Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget (R-2014-282), Approving The
Rollover Of Capital Improvement Plan Funds Previously Approved
And Available At The End Of Fiscal Year 2014 To Fiscal Year 2015
For Capital Projects As Set Forth In Exhibits A And B, And Revising
Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers, Reauthorizing
And Appropriating Certain Funding., And Providing An Effective Date.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
14. R-2014-302 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The Risk Management Fund (Fund 58) Budget Of
The Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2014-282),
Reappropriating Certain Funding, Authorizing Establishment of
Appropriate Line Items, And Providing An Effective Date.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
15. R-2014-303 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute The Attached Miscellaneous Appropriations Grant Agreement
Between The City Of Hollywood And The Hollywood Art And Culture
Center, Inc., For The Provision Of Cultural Services Through Visual
Arts, Performing Arts And Educational Programming Such As Summer
Camp Art, Student Gallery Exhibits And The Family Performance
Series, In The Amount Of $100,000.00. (This Is One Of Three
Funding Allocations For Services Provided To The Hollywood Art And
Culture Center From The Department Of Parks, Recreation And
Cultural Arts.)
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
16. R-2014-304 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
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Renew The Attached Agreement With The Hollywood Art And Culture
Center, Inc., For A One-Year Term (Final Term) Under The Same
Terms And Conditions For The Purpose Of Coordinating And
Managing Cultural Arts Programming Services At Hollywood Central
Performing Arts Center In The Amount Of $148,000.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
17. R-2014-305 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The 2015
Children’s Services Council Of Broward County Maximizing Out Of
School Time (Most) Year - Round Grant To Conduct Four Youth
Summer Camps And One After School Program In The Amount Of
$477,426.00; Authorizing The Required 12.5% Matching Funds To Be
Paid From In-Kind Staff Services; Authorizing The Execution Of The
Attached Tri-Party Agreement Among The Children’s Services
Council, The Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood And The City Of
Hollywood; Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To
Create Certain Accounts To Recognize Revenue And Appropriate
Program Funding; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City
Officials To Execute Any And All Other Applicable Grant Documents
And Agreement(s).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
18. R-2014-306 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. EAC 14-01
Between EAC Consulting, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood To Provide
Professional Engineering Services For The Water Main Replacement
Program From Johnson Street To Taft Street And Between North 66th
Avenue To North 76th Terrace, As Identified In The 2007 Water
System Master Plan, In The Lump Sum Amount Of $812,033.00
(Project No. 14-5125).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
19. R-2014-307 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Enter Into An
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between Broward County, Florida And The
City Of Hollywood, Florida For A Feasibility Analysis, Preliminary
Design, And Permitting And Construction Schedule Of A Reclaimed
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Water Supply Line Along Taft Street From N. Park Road To Interstate
95 (I-95). (City Project No. 14-7070)
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
20. R-2014-308 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Relating To The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan
Program; Making Findings; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials
To Execute The Attached Amendment 2 To Loan Agreement On
Loan Number DW061004 For The Replacement Of Reverse Osmosis
(RO) Train B.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
21. R-2014-309 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Polydyne, Inc. And The
City Of Hollywood For The Purchase And Supply Of Dry Polymer For
An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $189,750.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Asseff,
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
24. P-2014-068 Proclamation In Recognition Of National School Lunch Week -
October 13-17, 2014.
Commissioner Hernandez read the proclamation in recognition of
National School Lunch Week - October 13-17, 2014.
Darlene Moppet, Nutritional and Training Program Manager, Broward
County Schools, accepted the proclamation and thanked the
Commission for the recognition.
25. P-2014-069 Presentation Of Award By Chuck Ellis, Director Of Parks, Recreation
And Cultural Arts To Oneal Burton, Most Valuable Employee Part-time
For The Third Quarter Of Fiscal Year 2014.
Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, read the
commendation which resulted in Oneal Burton being recognized as
most valuable employee part-time for the third quarter of fiscal year
2014.
Oneal Burton, Laborer, accepted the award and thanked his
supervisors for the recognition and his co-workers for their support.
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26. P-2014-070 Presentation Of Awards By Chuck Ellis, Director Of Parks, Recreation
And Cultural Arts To Byron Gooden, Most Valuable Employee,
Full-time And Jose Cruz, Most Valuable Employee Part-time For The
Fourth Quarter Of Fiscal Year 2014.
Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, read the
commendation which resulted in Byron Gooden being recognized as
most valuable employee full time for the fourth quarter of fiscal year
2014.
Byron Gooden, Maintenance Technician, accepted the award.
Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, read the
commendation which resulted in Jose Cruz being recognized as most
valuable part time for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014.
Jose Cruz, Laborer, accepted the award.
10. R-2014-298 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 Services For Past Due
Fees And Fines For An Initial Period Of One Year, With Four Optional
One Year Renewal Periods.
Discussion ensued among 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)
22. R-2014-310 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Lhoist North America Of
Alabama LLC And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Rice
Size Quicklime For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $505,580.00.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
23. R-2014-311 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Carmeuse Lime And
Stone, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase And Supply
Of High Calcium Granular Quicklime For An Estimated Annual
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Expenditure Of $1,150,000.00.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
30. PO-2014-18 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter
151 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Revise Certain Provisions
Relating To Mandatory Green Building Practices For New
Construction And Major Renovations To Existing Structures.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Vice Mayor Asseff, to continue the Ordinance to
the February 18, 2015 Regular Commission Meeting. On a voice
vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
32. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
Great Neighborhood Challenge II
Commissioner Biederman thanked staff for their work in organizing the
Great Neighborhoods Challenge II, which was very successful. He
thanked Matthew Guthro, Driftwood liaison, for his hard work and
success in having 25 participants.
Civic Associations
Commissioner Biederman encouraged residents to attend their Civic
Association meetings. Driftwood meets at the Driftwood Community
Center the third Tuesday of the month and Boulevard Heights meets
at the Boulevard Heights Community Center the second Tuesday of
the month.
33. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
Great Neighborhood Challenge II
Commissioner Sherwood congratulated the winners and participants
of the Great Neighborhood Challenge II.
Washington Park Water Bills
Commissioner Sherwood stated residents of Washington Park are
worried about their high water bills. She requested the City Manager
research the water program being implemented in Detroit.
Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 1:34 PM and returned at
1:38 PM.
Commission Meetings
Commissioner Sherwood stated she prepares for Commission
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meetings by meeting with staff in advance to have all the information
and her questions answered related to agenda items in order to be
well informed on the issues that will require a vote. She stated the
Directors and Assistant Directors are extremely knowledgeable in their
areas of responsibility and highly educated which is the reason she
relies on their expertise. There is no reason to embarrass or make
staff feel incompetent in their profession during Commission meetings
or at any other time.
34. Vice Mayor Asseff, District 1
Town Hall Meeting
Vice Mayor Asseff announced a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday,
October 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Hollywood Beach Community
Center. Topics to be discussed are the new FEMA flood maps and
Hollywood Boulevard improvements, such as round-abouts.
Great Neighborhood Challenge II
Vice Mayor Asseff stated the Great Neighborhood Challenge II was an
excellent event. She congratulated Commissioner Hernandez on
being a winner and the Lakes area for their public space award.
Mayor’s Gala
Vice Mayor Asseff announced the Broward County Mayor’s Gala on
October 25, 2014. She stated Cathy Anderson, former Hollywood
Commissioner, will be honored for her 32 years of service. The money
raised is donated to United Way of Broward County. She requested
that the City consider purchasing a table and requested feedback from
members of the Commission.
35. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
Great Neighborhood Challenge II
Commissioner Hernandez thanked his wife for encouraging him to
make improvements to their house for the Great Neighborhood
Challenge II.
Children’s Services Council
Commissioner Hernandez requested that his colleagues donate one
hour of their time to campaign during early voting for the Children ’s
Services Council amendment.
Procedural Question
Commissioner Hernandez questioned the City Attorney regarding the
City Attorney’s ability to add a last minute item onto the agenda.
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, replied stating the City Attorney has
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the authority under the Code to put items on the agenda, which would
require a 5/7 vote just like a non-agendaed item.
Employment of Contractors
Commissioner Hernandez requested information on the number of
contract employees working for the City under the City Manager ’s
authority; how many are former employees; how many contractors
have been paid less than $50,000.00; from which area of the budget
the funds come; and if the contractors are paid from discretionary
funds, what is the balance in the fund.
Family Issue
Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Commission for their support
of his family during the past two weeks.
36. Commissioner Callari, District 3
Retired Police Officer
Commissioner Callari announced Art Monteverde, retired Police
Officer who had 30 years of service, passed away. She stated the
number of Police Officers, Firefighters and staff who attended the
funeral was amazing.
Great Neighborhood Challenge II
Commissioner Callari stated the Great Neighborhood Challenge II was
a wonderful event and thanked everyone involved. She stated there
are some improvements that need to be worked out for future events.
Hollywood Hills Crime
Commissioner Callari stated crime has increased in the Hollywood
Hills area and would like to have increased Police Officer patrols on
Sundays.
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
Commissioner Callari questioned the Chief of Police on whether a
School Resource Officer is at Sheridan Hills Elementary School. She
stated traffic has become a big issue and requested traffic
enforcement in the area.
Marine Tour
Commissioner Callari announced she had a tour of the C 10 canal and
was pleasantly surprised that the conditions were good. She stated
homeowners are doing an excellent job and took pictures of some
problem areas with which she will create a presentation for members
of the Commission to view.
Hollywood Hills Event
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Commissioner Callari announced Taste of Hollywood to be held at
David Park at 6:00 PM this evening.
Girl Rising South Florida
Commissioner Callari announced a fund raiser on October 25, 2014
for the non profit Girl Rising South Florida which is an organization to
create awareness and combat human trafficking. The event will begin
with a documentary screening at the Hollywood Central Performing
Arts Center at 170 Monroe Street at 2:30 PM followed by a reception
at Gallery 2014 at 2014 Harrison Street.
37. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
Commissioner Blattner stated he is representing the Broward County
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) today to explain an
initiative of the MPO to gather information on the 2040 long range
transportation plan. The input of the public is essential for the MPO to
know what the needs of the public are. Commissioner Blattner
encouraged residents to visit the website www.speakupbroward.org
to complete a survey on what type of transportation is important to
them. He explained there will be a video conference hosted by
Beacon, channel 17 tonight to give residents an opportunity to phone
in to ask questions. He announced there will be a drawing for $500.00
on October 24, 2014 for those who complete the survey.
38. Mayor Bober
Great Neighborhood Challenge II
Mayor Bober congratulated staff and thanked the judges on the
excellent Great Neighborhood Challenge II event. He stated
participation increased and there were areas of the City that had not
participated in the past. He stated everyone enjoyed themselves at the
awards event and he would like to continue the Great Neighborhood
Challenge in the future.
General Election
Mayor Bober stated today’s Commission meeting is the last one
before the General Election on November 4, 2014. He encouraged all
residents to get out and vote and stated there are important issues on
the ballot such as the Governor’s race, environmental conservation
and election of Broward County officials.
34. Vice Mayor Asseff, District 1
Cardboard Boat Race
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Vice Mayor Asseff announced the cardboard boat race on October 18,
2014 and encouraged everyone to attend this excellent event.
Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Vice Mayor Asseff requested the City Manager facilitate an invitation
for Kent George, Aviation Director of the Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale
International Airport, or representative from FDOT to provide a
presentation on the plans for the South Federal Highway exit ramp.
39. City Attorney
Executive Session
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, requested postponement of an
announcement for an Executive Session until later in the meeting
pending confirmation from members of the Commission on their
availability.
40. City Manager
Great Neighborhood Challenge II
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, commended staff, the
communities and civic associations on their hard work with the Great
Neighborhoods Challenge II. She stated the Great Neighborhood
Challenge will continue although not next year.
Cardboard Boat Race
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager, thanked Vice Mayor Asseff
for announcing the cardboard boat race. She stated it is a fabulous
event unique to the City and encouraged everyone to compete in the
race or attend to observe.
27. R-2014-312 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Purchase And Sale Agreement Among Cosac Homeless
Assistance Center, Inc. And Sean A. Cononie (Cosac And Cononie
Collectively Referred As The “Seller”) And The City Of Hollywood (The
“Buyer”). (A 5/7ths vote is required on this item.)
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, provided a detailed presentation on the
intent of the resolution.
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information on the
post closing agreement.
Commissioner Callari and Vice Mayor Asseff left the meeting at 2:25
PM and returned at 2:27 PM.
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The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street
2. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street
3. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street
4. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue
5. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street
6. Pete Brewer, 2704 Cleveland Street
7. Cliff Germano, 627 N 28th Court
8. County Commissioner Beam Furrr, 2326 Monroe Street
9. Norm Berube, 1919 Sherman Street
10. Ken Crawford, 2018 Fletcher Street
11. Christine Corbo, 1840 Jackson Street
12. Debra Case, 900 N. Broadwalk
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
Commission.
Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Planning, responded to questions
raised by the Commission.
Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 3:13 PM and returned at
3:15 PM.
Mirtha Dziedzic, Assistant Director of Budget and Financial Services,
responded to questions raised by the Commission.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
Commission.
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:37 PM and returned at 3:39
PM.
Vice Mayor Asseff left the meeting at 3:37 PM and returned at 3:41
PM.
Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 3:40 PM and returned at
3:44 PM.
Frank Fernandez, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety / Police
Chief, responded to concerns raised by the Commission.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
Commission.
Sean Cononie, COSAC, provided additional information.
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ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Asseff, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
with an amendment to include the changes distributed by the City
Attorney and to authorize the additional of the third director, if
necessary. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
28. R-2014-313 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Relating To A Debt Financing For The Purchase Of Certain
Real Properties Located Within The City Of Hollywood, Authorizing A
Declaration Of Official Intent Under U.S. Treasury Regulations With
respect To Reimbursements From The Proceeds Of The Debt
Financing For Temporary Advances Made For Payment Prior To
Issuance, And Related Matters.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:58 PM and returned at 3:59
PM.
2. Ann Hotte, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
3. Cliff Germano, 1627 N 28th Court
4. Debra Case, 900 N. Broadwalk
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Asseff, which was
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
29. R-2014-314 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The General Capital Outlay Fund (Fund 34) Budget
Of The Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2014-282);
Recognizing And Appropriating Certain Funding; Authorizing
Establishment Of Appropriate Line Item Accounts And Providing An
Effective Date.
Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue, expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the
Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
39. City Attorney
Executive Session
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida
Statute 286.011 (8)(a), an executive session would be held on
October 21, 2014 at 3:30 PM regarding Eric Arem versus City of
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Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor,
Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and outside counsel, Ed
Guedes.
The City Commission recessed at 4:07 PM and reconvened at 5:02
PM with Vice Mayor Asseff absent.
31. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Patricia Anticon, 2534 Fillmore Street
2. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street
3. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue
4. Pete Brewer, 2704 Cleveland Street
5. Phillip Teckle, 1400 S. Ocean Drive, Apt 1402
6. Alejando Recio, 370 S. State Road 7
7. Cliff Germano,1627 N 28th Court
8. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street
9. Judy Weiner, Tobacco Free Florida Committee Member
10. Dennis Sobiewski, 1917 Lincoln Street
11. Andre Brown, 2316 Mayo Street
12. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street
13. John Hickey, 2134 Lincoln Street
41. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
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Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, October 15, 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 October 15, 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.
1:00 PM - Items - 24 thru 26
1:45 PM - Items - 27 thru 29
5:00 PM - Item - 31
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 CLERK
5. R-2014-293 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
May 7, 2014.
Attachments: reso May 7, 14 regular minutes.doc
May 7, 2014 minutes.pdf
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6. R-2014-294 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
May 21, 2014.
Attachments: reso May 21, 14 regular minutes.doc
May 21, 2014 minutes.pdf
7. R-2014-295 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Supporting The Proposed "All Aboard Florida" Project,
Relating To The Construction Of A 235 Mile Intercity Passenger Rail
Service Being Developed By Florida East Coast Industries, LLC,
That Will Allow Passenger Train Travel Between Downtown Miami
And The Orlando International Airport; Urging The Florida
Department Of Transportation And Other Regulatory And Funding
Agencies To Support Such Project.
Attachments: All Aboard Florida reso.docx
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
8. R-2014-296 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Renewing The Agreement
Between Office Depot, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood, For A One
Year Period Based Upon The Southeast Florida Governmental
Purchasing Cooperative Award To Provide An Office Supply
Procurement Program In An Estimated Annual Amount Of
$145,000.00.
Attachments: ResOfficeDepot FY15ren.doc
AtchOfficeDepotOfficeSuppliesFY15.pdf
Term Sheet - Office Depot, Inc..doc
BIS 15-007.doc
9. R-2014-297 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Renewing The Agreement
Between Mac Papers, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For The
Supply And Desktop Delivery Of Office Copy Paper, Virgin And
Recycled, For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $55,000.00.
Attachments: resMacPaperCopierPaper.doc
AtchMacPapersCopierPaper.pdf
terpaper.doc
BIS 15001.doc
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10. R-2014-298 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 Services For Past Due
Fees And Fines For An Initial Period Of One Year, With Four
Optional One Year Renewal Periods.
Attachments: resPennCreditDebtCollectionServices.doc
AttachmentPennCreditDebtCollection.pdf
RFP Penn Credit.pdf
RFP Tri-State Adjustments.pdf
RFP-4423-14-RD & Addendum 1.pdf
Term Sheet - Penn Credit Corp. - Debt Collection.doc
BIS 14-269.doc
11. R-2014-299 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The Special Programs Funds (Fund 11 & Fund
64) Of The Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget (R-2013-275),
Revising And Recognizing Certain Operating Revenues, Authorizing
Certain Budgetary Appropriations, Adjustments And Transfers As
Detailed in the Attached Exhibit 1, and Providing An Effective Date.
Attachments: 13-14 Reso - Fund 11.doc
Exhibit 1.pdf
BIS 15011.docx
12. R-2014-300 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing Year End Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments
For Fiscal Year 2014 As Set Forth In Exhibit One, And Providing An
Effective Date.
Attachments: YrEndRes.doc
Exhibit -Cleanup 1 v2.pdf
BIS 15-013.doc
13. R-2014-301 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The Capital Improvement Projects Budgets For
The Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget (R-2014-282), Approving The
Rollover Of Capital Improvement Plan Funds Previously Approved
And Available At The End Of Fiscal Year 2014 To Fiscal Year 2015
For Capital Projects As Set Forth In Exhibits A And B, And Revising
Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers,
Reauthorizing And Appropriating Certain Funding., And Providing An
Effective Date.
Attachments: Reso - Capital RO.doc
Exhibit A Citywide Capital RO.pdf
Exhibit B Water and Sewer Capital RO Revised.pdf
BIS15012.doc
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14. R-2014-302 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The Risk Management Fund (Fund 58) Budget Of
The Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2014-282),
Reappropriating Certain Funding, Authorizing Establishment of
Appropriate Line Items, And Providing An Effective Date.
Attachments: Fund 58 Amendment Reso-FY15.doc
Exhibit 1 - Fund 58 R.pdf
BIS15015.doc
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS
15. R-2014-303 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute The Attached Miscellaneous Appropriations Grant
Agreement Between The City Of Hollywood And The Hollywood Art
And Culture Center, Inc., For The Provision Of Cultural Services
Through Visual Arts, Performing Arts And Educational Programming
Such As Summer Camp Art, Student Gallery Exhibits And The
Family Performance Series, In The Amount Of $100,000.00. (This Is
One Of Three Funding Allocations For Services Provided To The
Hollywood Art And Culture Center From The Department Of Parks,
Recreation And Cultural Arts.)
Attachments: Reso$100KARTCULTURECENTER20142015.doc
AACCH Misc App Agrmnt_2014.doc
2014-15 Programming - COH Misc Appropriations 2014-2015.doc
termaccmiscellanapp20142015.doc
BIS 15-005.doc
16. R-2014-304 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Renew The Attached Agreement With The Hollywood Art And
Culture Center, Inc., For A One-Year Term (Final Term) Under The
Same Terms And Conditions For The Purpose Of Coordinating And
Managing Cultural Arts Programming Services At Hollywood Central
Performing Arts Center In The Amount Of $148,000.00.
Attachments: ResoHACCHCPAC2015-$148K.doc
Exhibit A_HCPAC 2014-15.doc
Exhibit B_HACC-HCPACAGR_2015.doc
R-2012-397_Art & Culture Agrmnt.pdf
R-2013-324 HCPAC Agrmnt.pdf
TERMACCHPAC2014GREEMENTFINALRENEWAL.doc
BIS 15-017.doc
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17. R-2014-305 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The
2015 Children’s Services Council Of Broward County Maximizing Out
Of School Time (Most) Year - Round Grant To Conduct Four Youth
Summer Camps And One After School Program In The Amount Of
$477,426.00; Authorizing The Required 12.5% Matching Funds To
Be Paid From In-Kind Staff Services; Authorizing The Execution Of
The Attached Tri-Party Agreement Among The Children’s Services
Council, The Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood And The City Of
Hollywood; Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To
Create Certain Accounts To Recognize Revenue And Appropriate
Program Funding; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City
Officials To Execute Any And All Other Applicable Grant Documents
And Agreement(s).
Attachments: ResoChildrensServicesGrant2015MOST.doc
CSC2015 Agreement.pdf
Signed Fiscal Agent Agreement.pdf
CSCMOSTGRANTRENEWAL2015.doc
BIS 15-006a.doc
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
18. R-2014-306 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. EAC 14-01
Between EAC Consulting, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood To
Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Water Main
Replacement Program From Johnson Street To Taft Street And
Between North 66th Avenue To North 76th Terrace, As Identified In
The 2007 Water System Master Plan, In The Lump Sum Amount Of
$812,033.00 (Project No. 14-5125).
Attachments: Resolution - Johnson to Taft & N66 to N76th WMR.doc
ATP Johnson to Taft & N66 to N76th WMR.pdf
Proposal-Johnson to Taft & N66th to N76th WMR.pdf
Term Sheet - EAC Work Order 14-01.doc
BIS 15002.doc
19. R-2014-307 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Enter Into An
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between Broward County, Florida And
The City Of Hollywood, Florida For A Feasibility Analysis, Preliminary
Design, And Permitting And Construction Schedule Of A Reclaimed
Water Supply Line Along Taft Street From N. Park Road To
Interstate 95 (I-95). (City Project No. 14-7070)
Attachments: Resolution - IWRP GRANT.docx
Interlocal Agreement - Grant.pdf
tertaft.DOC
BIS 15004.doc
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20. R-2014-308 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Relating To The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan
Program; Making Findings; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials
To Execute The Attached Amendment 2 To Loan Agreement On
Loan Number DW061004 For The Replacement Of Reverse
Osmosis (RO) Train B.
Attachments: Resolution - RO TrainB Amendment 2.doc
DW061004 Amendment 2.pdf
terasrf.doc
BIS 15003.doc
21. R-2014-309 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Polydyne, Inc. And The
City Of Hollywood For The Purchase And Supply Of Dry Polymer For
An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $189,750.00.
Attachments: ResDry Polymer2014.doc
BPO# B002522-RES-POLYDYNE.pdf
Term Sheet - DRY Polymer - Polydyne.doc
BIS 15009.doc
22. R-2014-310 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Lhoist North America Of
Alabama LLC And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Rice
Size Quicklime For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of
$505,580.00.
Attachments: Reso - Lhoist North America - Quicklime.doc
BPO# B002340-RES-LHOIST.pdf
Term Sheet - QUICKLIME (Rice Size) - Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC.doc
BIS 15010.doc
23. R-2014-311 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Carmeuse Lime And
Stone, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase And
Supply Of High Calcium Granular Quicklime For An Estimated
Annual Expenditure Of $1,150,000.00.
Attachments: ResCarmeuse2014.doc
BPO# B002339-RES-CARMEUSE.pdf
Term Sheet - QUICKLIME (High Cal) - CARMEUSE LIME SALES CORP..doc
BIS 15008.doc
1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
24. P-2014-068 Proclamation In Recognition Of National School Lunch Week -
October 13-17, 2014.
Attachments: ProcNatl SchoolLunchWk- 2014.doc
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25. P-2014-069 Presentation Of Award By Chuck Ellis, Director Of Parks, Recreation
And Cultural Arts To Oneal Burton, Most Valuable Employee
Part-time For The Third Quarter Of Fiscal Year 2014.
26. P-2014-070 Presentation Of Awards By Chuck Ellis, Director Of Parks,
Recreation And Cultural Arts To Byron Gooden, Most Valuable
Employee, Full-time And Jose Cruz, Most Valuable Employee
Part-time For The Fourth Quarter Of Fiscal Year 2014.
1:45 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S)
27. R-2014-312 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Purchase And Sale Agreement Among Cosac Homeless
Assistance Center, Inc. And Sean A. Cononie (Cosac And Cononie
Collectively Referred As The “Seller”) And The City Of Hollywood
(The “Buyer”). (A 5/7ths vote is required on this item.)
Attachments: Attachments 1 and 2.pdf
Resolution - Pur & Sale Agmt
Purchase and Sale Agreement.pdf
COSAC OWNED PROPERTIES.docx
C-1 1203 N. Federal Hwy (Ames)
C-2 1203 N. Federal Hwy(Slater)
C-3 7508 Grant St.
C-4 2323 Cleveland St.
C-5 2131 Cleveland St.
C-6 901 NW 70th Ter
C-7 2534 McKinley St.
C-8 550 NW 66th Ter
C-9 1936 Garfield St.
tercosac.doc
BIS 14-235.doc
28. R-2014-313 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Relating To A Debt Financing For The Purchase Of Certain
Real Properties Located Within The City Of Hollywood, Authorizing A
Declaration Of Official Intent Under U.S. Treasury Regulations With
respect To Reimbursements From The Proceeds Of The Debt
Financing For Temporary Advances Made For Payment Prior To
Issuance, And Related Matters.
Attachments: reso_declaration_real properties purchase.doc
declaration_real properties.docx
BIS 14-268.doc
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29. R-2014-314 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The General Capital Outlay Fund (Fund 34)
Budget Of The Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Operating Budget
(R-2014-282); Recognizing And Appropriating Certain Funding;
Authorizing Establishment Of Appropriate Line Item Accounts And
Providing An Effective Date.
Attachments: Fund 34 Amendment Reso-real property.doc
Fund 34_real property.pdf
BIS15018.doc
ORDINANCES
30. PO-2014-18 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter
151 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Revise Certain Provisions
Relating To Mandatory Green Building Practices For New
Construction And Major Renovations To Existing Structures.
Attachments: green building amendmentV2.doc
First Reading (Continued From September 17, 2014 Meeting)
At The Request Of The Green Team, Recommending Continuance To The
February 18, 2015 Meeting.
31. 5:00 PM CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (Total Time 30 Minutes)
COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY
MANAGER
32. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
33. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
34. Vice Mayor Asseff, District 1
35. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
36. Commissioner Callari, District 3
37. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
38. Mayor Bober
39. City Attorney
40. City Manager
41. ADJOURNMENT
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