Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, October 21, 2015 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Peter Bober, Mayor Kevin Biederman, Vice Mayor - District 5 Patricia Asseff, Commissioner - District 1 Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2 Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3 Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4 Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Bober on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 1:15 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: Commissioner Patricia Asseff, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Commissioner Traci Callari, Vice Mayor Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Peter Bober Absent: Commissioner Richard Blattner CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 5. R-2015-320 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement Between The City Of Hollywood And Willie A. Humphrey In The Amount Of $100,000.00. Attachments: rsettlehumphrey.doc BIS 16004.doc ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 6. R-2015-321 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 6, 2015. Attachments: reso May 6, 2015 Regular Minutes.doc May 6, 2015 minutes.pdf City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 7. R-2015-322 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 20, 2015. Attachments: reso May 20, 2015 Regular Minutes.doc May 20, 2015 minutes.pdf Biederman conflict 05-20-2015.pdf ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 8. R-2015-323 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 May 20, 2015. Attachments: reso May 20, 2015 joint-special minutes.doc May 20, 2015 Joint-Special minutes.pdf ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 9. R-2015-324 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Notify The Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Office Of Energy, That The City Intends To Use Its Allocation Of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds. Attachments: 10 21 15 QECBs.docx BIS 15-309.doc ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 11. R-2015-326 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Attached State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Annual Report (SHIP-AR) For Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Pursuant To The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Act; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Submit The Attached SHIP-AR To The Florida Housing Finance Corporation; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Any And All Required City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 Documents For The SHIP-AR; And Providing For An Effective Date. Attachments: ResoSHIP AR 2014-2015.doc SHIP Annual Report 2013-2014.pdf ARCert2015.pdf BIS 16-007.doc ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 5-0. Vice Mayor Biederman declared a conflict of interest and abstained from voting. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 12. R-2015-327 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Amended Agreement For Traffic Control Between The City And Hollywood Oaks Association, Inc. Attachments: ResoHollywoodOaksAssocTrafficControlAg.doc hollywoodoakssigned.pdf TermSheetHollywoodOaksTrafficControlAgreement2015.doc ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 13. P-2015-055 A Proclamation In Recognition Of The City Of Hollywood’s 90th Anniversary - November 2015. Attachments: Proc Hlwd 90th Birthday Mayor Bober read the proclamation in recognition of the City of Hollywood's 90th Anniversary - November 2015. Raelin Storey, Director of Public Affairs and Marketing, introduced members of the Hollywood Historical Society. Karen Albertson, Hollywood Historical Society, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 14. P-2015-056 Presentation By Raelin Storey, Director Of Public Affairs & Marketing, On The City Of Hollywood’s 90th Anniversary Events And Activities Including Recognition Of The Historical Video Produced By Beachside Montessori Village Students Titled “Joseph W. Young And His Dream City.” Raelin Storey, Director of Public Affairs and Marketing, reviewed the various events and activities during the month in celebration of the City's 90th birthday. Ms. Storey introduced various students from Beachside Montessori City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 Village who produced a video titled "Joseph W. Young and his dream City". 10. R-2015-325 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 Laz Karp Associates, LLC D/B/A Laz Florida Parking, LLC And The City Of Hollywood For Parking Cashiering Services For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $275,750.40. Attachments: Res LAZ Florida Parking.doc LAZ Florida Parking - BPO.pdf LAZ Florida Parking - Backup.pdf Term Sheet - LAZ Florida Parking.doc BIS 16-006.doc Chester Escobar, representing SP Plus Corporation, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution with an amendment to rank SP Plus Corporation first. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to questions asked by the Commission. Chester Escobar, SP Plus Corporation, responded to questions asked of him by the City Commission. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Joel Wasserman, Director of Procurement Services, responded to questions asked of him by the City Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Biederman to throw out all the bids. The motion died due to lack of a second. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 ACTION: On voice vote, the motion made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the resolution ranking SP Plus Corporation first failed 0-6. Commissioner Asseff, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Callari, Vice Mayor Biederman, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor Bober were opposed. Commissioner Blattner was absent. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 19. PO-2015-16 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Creating Chapter 131 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Vacation Rental License Program” To Include But Not Be Limited To Providing For Purpose And Intent; Providing For A Vacation Rental License; Providing For A Vacation Rental Representative; Providing For Safety And Operational Requirements; Providing For Parking Standards; Providing For Solid Waste Handling And Containment; Providing For The Posting Of Vacation Rental Information; Providing For Penalties And Enforcement; Providing For Severability; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For An Effective Date. Attachments: ORDINANCE - CHAPTER 131 VACATION RENTALS - NEW FIRST READING - SHADED.doc The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, provided a presentation on the changes from first reading. The Mayor opened the public hearing and the following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Thomas Owens, 1047 Lincoln Street 2. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street 3. Jim Lamey, 1042 Hollywood Boulevard 4. Tal Mazor, 1332 Jefferson Street 5. Tiffany Grantham, 1612 N 17 Avenue 6.Victor Mendes, Realtus Management, 101 20th Street, Miami Beach 7. Curtis Wolfe, 2028 Harrison Street 8. Andre Nieves 9. Fabien Conde 10. Valerie Galsky, 47 SE 1st Avenue, Dania Beach 11. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street 12. Denis Hanks, Florida Vacation Rental Association City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 Being that there was no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to amend the Ordinance to include the requirement for fire inspections. Eric Busenbarrick, Fire Chief, and Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Mananger, and Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: On voice vote, the motion made by Vice Mayor Biederman which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood to amend the ordinance to include the requirement for fire inspections failed 1-5. Commissioner Asseff, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Callari, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor Bober were opposed. Commissioner Blattner was absent. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the title of the Ordinance on second and final hearing. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Ordinance on second and final hearing. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Absent: Commissioner Blattner Enactment No: O-2015-24 20. R-2015-328 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Establishing The Application Fee For Vacation Rental Licenses Within The City Of Hollywood. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 Attachments: RESO - 10 21 15 2nd read VACATION RENTAL LICENSE APPLICATION FEE.docx BIS 16-003R.doc The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street 2. Jim Lamey, 1042 Hollywood Boulevard Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 15. PO-2015-24 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 98 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Marine And Waterway Regulations; Boats And Other Vessels”; Updating Language In Section 98.025 And Further Granting Dockmaster Authority To The Director Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Or His/Her Designee. Attachments: Ordinance - CHAPTER 98 -Marine-Waterways - FINAL(1).docx The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Asseff, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Absent: Commissioner Blattner Enactment No: O-2015-25 16. PO-2015-25 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 99 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Municipal Beach”; Revising Section 99.05 Section (B) (1)(A) To Reflect Revised Operating Hours. Attachments: Ordinance - CHAPTER 99 -Municipal Beach.docx The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 there being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Absent: Commissioner Blattner Enactment No: O-2015-26 17. PO-2015-26 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 102 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Special Events"; Updating Language In Sections 102.02, 102.03, 102.04, 102.07; Creating A Permit For Beach Weddings In Section 102.04; Removing The Thirty Day Advance Submission Requirement For State, County, And City Permits In Section 102.06; Providing For The City Manager And/Or His/Her Designee's Waiver Of Financial Accountability Requirements In Section 102.13; And Providing For An Effective Date. Attachments: Ordinance - CHAPTER 102 -Parks Rec rev1.docx The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Absent: Commissioner Blattner Enactment No: O-2015-27 18. PO-2015-27 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 103 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Parks And Recreation”; City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 Authorizing The City Manager And/Or His Designee To Produce Policies And Procedures For The Department Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts; Updating Language In Sections 103.01, 103.02, 103.35; Creating Section 103.13 Authorizing The City Manager Or His/Her Designee To Waive Application Fees And Costs; Repealing Sections 103.15, 103.16, And 103.32; And Providing For An Effective Date. Attachments: Ordinance - CHAPTER 103.docx The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Absent: Commissioner Blattner Enactment No: O-2015-28 21. P-2015-057 Presentation By Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Director, Broward County Natural Resources Planning And Management Division, On Resilient Redesign. Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division, provided a detailed presentation on the South Florida resilient redesign process and the results. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Phil Sauer, Chief Building Official, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Lorie Mertens-Black, Public Affairs Officer, provided additional information. 22. R-2015-217 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 City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 Defined Benefit Pension Plans. Attachments: ResGFOA_Sustain Pension Funding.docx GFOA_Sustainable Funding DB Pension Plans.pdf BIS 15-161.doc Matthew Lalla, Director of Financial Services, explained the intent of the resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 5-1. Vice Mayor Biederman was opposed and Commissioner Blattner was absent. 23. R-2015-329 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Third Amendment To The Agreement Between The City Of Hollywood, Florida (“City”) And Waste Pro Of Florida, Inc. (“Waste Pro”) For Solid Waste And Commingled Waste Collection Services To Revise The Residential Account Figures To Include Arapahoe Farms And Young Israel Which Increases The City’s Payment Obligation From $5,410,765.44 To $5,423,440.32 Annually And To Update The Annual Service Fee Adjustment Formula. Attachments: Reso Arapahoe Solid Waste.doc Arapahoe solid waste amend.doc TermWasteProcommingled3rdamend2015.doc BIS 15-307.doc ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 24. R-2015-330 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached First Amendment To The Agreement Between The City Of Hollywood, Florida (“City”) And Waste Pro Of Florida Inc. (“Waste Pro”) For Curbside Recycling Collection Services To Revise The Residential Account Figures To Include The Residential Homes Within Arapahoe Farms And Young Israel Which Increases The City’s Payment Obligation From $1,240,658.60 To $1,243,564.88 Annually. Attachments: Reso Arapahoe Reycling.doc Arapahoe Recycle Amend.doc TermSheetCURBSIDERECYCLINGCOLELCTIONSERVBID2015W ASTEPROFIRSTAMEND.doc BIS 15-310.doc City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. 33. City Attorney Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, had no further comments. 34. City Manager . R-2015-331 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES AND THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD, TO UTILIZE PEMBROKE PINE’S STATION FIRE STATION LOCATED AT 600 SOUTH 72ND AVENUE. Eric Busenbarrick, Fire Chief, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Asseff, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. Vice Mayor Biederman announced he has a conflict on item #11 (R-2015-326), he withdraws his vote and abstains from voting on the item. The Commission recessed at 3:56 PM and reconvened at 5:00 PM with Commissioner Blattner absent. 25. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street 2. Mayra Weaver, 1708 N 40 Avenue 3. Andre Brown, 2316 Mayo Street 4. Howard Sher, 4223 Van Buren Street 5. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street 6. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 26. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Citizen Participation Program Commissioner Hernandez requested support to have staff research software permitting citizens to participate in Commission meetings via Internet polling. The software was featured during the Florida League of Cities convention . It would be one way to involve Millenials in city government. Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Sherwood supported the request. Birthday Wishes Commissioner Hernandez wished his daughter a Happy 21st Birthday. South Florida Italian Culture and Heritage Festival Commissioner Hernandez stated the South Florida Italian Culture and Heritage Festival on Sunday, October 11, 2015 held in ArtsPark on Young Circle was excellent. He explained that there were complaints about parking. People who exceeded the three hour time limit were issued tickets by City staff. He requested that parking enforcement be lenient when there are festivals. Pembroke Road Wall Commissioner Hernandez announced the Pembroke Road wall ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on October 29, 2015 at 9:30 AM on S. 27th Avenue. Van Buren Street Development Commissioner Hernandez stated numerous complaints have been received from residents regarding the expansion of the development on Van Buren Street. He explained the developer wants to modify the expansion plans due to cost. Commissioner Hernandez stated he does not support the expansion. He explained that residents who live in back of the school are justifiably upset about the lighting from the development that is an intrusion on their privacy. Downtown Hollywood Halloween Block Party Commissioner Hernandez announced the Downtown Halloween block party that will be hosted by the business owners on Saturday, October 31, 2015. He stated the streets will be closed to traffic. Liberia Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Police Chief and Police Officers for their walk in Liberia. City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 27. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Halloween Commissioner Callari reminded everyone to be safe on Halloween, protect the children walking around and drive safely. Hollywood Hills Civic Association Event Commissioner Callari announced the Taste of Hollywood event sponsored by the Hollywood Hills Civic Association will be held tonight in Hollywood Hills at 6:00 PM. Rotary Park Commissioner Callari thanked the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts staff for the phenomenal job they did cleaning up the Rotary Park fields after the rain the past couple of weeks. Citywide Events Commissioner Callari announced that on October 11, 2015 she attended the Christopher Columbus re-dedication at Port Everglades, followed by the South Florida Italian Culture and Heritage Festival and the entertainment event at the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Bandshell. She and her children had dinner at a restaurant on the beach following these events. She stated they left due to the crowds and people being intoxicated. She is concerned about how the City can properly manage that atmosphere which is not conducive for families. Golden Crust Caribbean Bakery and Grill Commissioner Callari congratulated the new Golden Crust Bakery and Grill which serves Jamaican food located at 3251 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood Hills. Illegal Property Conversions Commissioner Callari stated the yards of the property conversions at 1300 Van Buren Street and 2511 Fillmore Street as well as foreclosed properties are poorly maintained. She requested that staff look into these issues that are deteriorating the neighborhoods. Youth Leadership Campaign Commissioner Callari announced she is very excited about the youth leadership campaign that is commencing tomorrow. She and Tomas Sanchez, Police Chief, will be reaching out to the school principals over the next couple of weeks. Halloween Commissioner Callari wished everyone a Happy Halloween. City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 Birthday Wishes Commissioner Callari wished Adrianna, the daughter of Commissioner Hernandez, a Happy Birthday. 28. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Commissioner Blattner was absent. 29. Vice Mayor Biederman, District 5 Downtown Boo Bash Vice Mayor Biederman announced the annual free BooBash in the ArtsPark at Young Circle on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. The Hollywood Lakes Civic Association will host a costume contest. Fire Rescue Interlocal Agreement R-2015-331 Vice Mayor Biederman thanked members of the Commission for approving the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pembroke Pines, R-2015-331, to assist with providing emergency services for Station 45. He explained the concern he had regarding the response time to that area. Foreclosed Properties Vice Mayor Biederman stated the City needs to be more hands-on with foreclosed properties and require the banks to bring them up to compliance. He questioned whether an electrical inspection is required when the property has had no power for a period of time and it is turned back on. He stated an inspection would be an opportunity to evaluate whether other issues need to be addressed. He stated several foreclosed properties in District 5 are being ignored. Rental Properties Vice Mayor Biederman stated the City should require enhanced landscaping of rental properties to improve the aesthetics of the neighborhoods. Condolences Vice Mayor Biederman announced that Evan Leatherman who was a City activist and past president of Beverly Park Civic Association passed away a few weeks ago. He extended condolences to his family. Cardboard Boat Race Vice Mayor Biederman thanked the Department of Parks, Recreation City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 and Cultural Arts staff for sponsoring the Cardboard Boat Race. He challenges his colleagues to build a cardboard boat next year and participate in the race. Parking Cashiering Company Vice Mayor Biederman questioned why the approval of the parking cashiering company comes before members of the Commission since it is mandated by Ordinance. 30. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Beverly Park Civic Association Commissioner Sherwood thanked Gilberto Amador who has stepped into to be president of the Beverly Park Civic Association. City Non-Emergency Number Commissioner Sherwood stated that residents who attended the Beverly Park Civic Association meeting complained about the City’s non-emergency number. The complaint was to have phones manned rather than the automated system currently in place. She requested that the City dedicate a person to answer the non-emergency number with 24 hour service, 7 days per week since there are still problems with the E-911 service. Hard Junk Removal Commissioner Sherwood stated hard junk is lying all over neighborhoods. She requested to have a disposal service pick it up throughout the City. Parking Workshop Commissioner Sherwood agreed with Vice Mayor Biederman to have another parking workshop with the option for residents to participate. Redesign Presentation Commissioner Sherwood was pleased to learn that the City will consider implementing some of the suggested redesigns presented by Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Director, Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division, on Resilient Redesign. 31. Commissioner Asseff, District 1 Cardboard Boat Race Commissioner Asseff stated the Cardboard Boat Race was a great event. She thanked Richie Capone of Flicker Lite for providing the food and refreshments booth. She explained that the area was muddy due to the heavy rain and suggested moving the pre-race activities to City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 the asphalt next year. Rising Sea Level Commissioner Asseff announced she will be attending a Summit in New Hampshire this weekend along with 34 individuals from across the United States. Dr. Jennifer Gerado, Director, Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division on Resilient Redesign, will be speaking. The topic of rising sea levels will be discussed and the objective is to learn what measures other cities such as New Orleans have implemented to avoid flooding. Commissioner Asseff stated that the last high tide caused water to come up over the sea wall on Fort Lauderdale beach which also affected the water level at the Hollywood Marina. She commended the Department of Public Utilities for the improvements that have been done to reduce flooding and explained there is more work needed such as raising the seawall in the Lakes areas and around the beach areas, which is extremely costly. Sales Tax Resolution Commissioner Asseff announced the City of Fort Lauderdale Commission passed a resolution requesting an additional one cent sales tax which would require the approval of Broward County voters . She requested approval from members of the Commission for a Resolution that would support the additional one cent sales tax, providing the money was split proportionately among all Broward County municipalities to address issues such as flooding, resilient roads, infrastructure and transportation. Commissioner Sherwood supported the request. Halloween Commissioner Asseff wished everyone a Happy Halloween. 29. Vice Mayor Biederman, District 5 Parking Workshop Vice Mayor Biederman suggested that the next parking workshop be a town hall meeting. Commissioner Sherwood, Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Asseff supported the request. Mayor Bober suggested the topic be addressed at the next Commission in the Community meeting. Vice Mayor Biederman explained there would not be sufficient time to include this item during the Commission in the Community meeting. Mayor Bober explained that speakers at workshops have historically been limited to members of the Commission as educational City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 opportunities and recommended that members of the Commission have all the information on the topic prior to it becoming an agenda item. 32. Mayor Bober Sales Tax Resolution Mayor Bober stated it would be advantageous for members of the Commission to be educated on an item, such as the one cent sales tax, prior to staff preparing it as an agenda item. Veterans Day Barbeque Mayor Bober announced the free Veterans Day barbeque on November 11, 2015 at TY Park in the corporate pavilion from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. He invited veterans and their families to attend. Members of the Commission will be barbequing the food. Mayor Bober thanked staff from all departments for their hard work and participation with special events which have been more successful every year including the Veterans Day Barbeque. Mayor Bober recognized Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour and Restaurant for providing free ice cream at the Veteran’s Day barbeque every year and explained how much he and the veterans appreciate their contribution. 34. City Manager Commission Meeting Schedule Change Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, reminded everyone the Commission meeting scheduled on November 4, 2015 has been cancelled due to a conflict with the National League of Cities Conference. Commissioner Asseff and Commissioner Hernandez will be attending the Conference. Public Safety Open House Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Public Safety open house will be on Friday, October 23, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Hollywood Art and Cultural Center Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked Joy Satterlee, Executive Director, and staff of the Hollywood Art and Culture Center for the work they have done to celebrate their 40 year anniversary. Light the Night Event Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the free Halloween Light the Night alternative event for youth on October 31, 2015 from 6:30 City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 PM to 11:00 PM at the Dr. Martin Luther King Center, located at 2400 Charleston Street. City’s 90th Anniversary Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the 90th year anniversary celebration of the City will kick off on November 1, 2015 with a historical walking tour. He explained the tour is limited to 40 participants and encouraged those interested to purchase their ticket as soon as possible. 35. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 18