Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, November 18, 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 November 18, 2015 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Bober on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1:02 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, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Vice Mayor Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Peter Bober *NOTE: Commissioner Hernandez arrived at the meeting at 1:04 PM. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Biederman, seconded by Commissioner Callari, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 5. R-2015-333 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of June 3, 2015. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 6. R-2015-334 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of June 17, 2015. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 7. R-2015-335 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of June 22, 2015. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 9. R-2015-337 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Expenditure Of $12,518.87 Above The $100,000.00 That Was Previously Authorized By The City Commission Via R-2014-370 To Settle A Liability Claim Made By Tulio Fernando Bula And Monica Useche, Owners Of A Home Located At 700 North 68th Avenue, Hollywood, Florida For Damages Caused To The Home As A Result Of A Sewage Backup. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 10. R-2015-338 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Reject All Proposals For RFP Number RFP-4452-15-RL For Home Rehabilitation And Repair Program Administration Services. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 12. R-2015-340 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, Authorizing Year End Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments For Fiscal Year 2015 As Set Forth In Exhibits 1 Through 10, And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 13. R-2015-341 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Budget Of the General Fund (01) Of The Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2015-294, As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1; Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding; And Providing An Effective Date. City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 15. R-2015-343 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Budget Of the Law Enforcement Forfeiture Fund (12) Of The Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2015-294, As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1; Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding; And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 16. R-2015-344 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Budget Of the Police Grant Programs Fund (13) Of The Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2015-294, As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1; Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding; And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 17. R-2015-345 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Capital Improvement Projects Budgets For The Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget (R-2015-294), Approving The Rollover Of Capital Improvement Plan Funds Previously Approved And Available At The End Of Fiscal Year 2015 To Fiscal Year 2016 For Capital Projects As Set Forth In Exhibits 1 And 2, And Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding, And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 21. R-2015-349 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending the Number and Type of the Authorized Positions and Adjusting the Assignments Of The Authorized Positions For Each Department For The Fiscal Year 2016 As Previously Established (R-2015-296). City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 22. R-2015-350 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Budget Of The General Fund (Fund 01) Of The Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2015-294), Approving The Transfer Of Certain Funding As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1, Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To Establish Accounts As May Be Needed; And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 23. R-2015-351 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Relating To A Debt Financing To Fund Certain Capital Improvement Projects Contained In The Adopted And Approved FY 2016 - FY 2020 Capital Improvement Program, 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. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 24. R-2015-352 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Twelve (12) Month Agreement Between Motorola, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Maintenance Of The Fire House Alerting Systems Located In The City’s Fire Stations & Emergency Operations Center And Computer Aided Dispatch Software In An Amount Not To Exceed $79,566.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 25. R-2015-353 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement Between Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Three (3) 2016 Horton Model 623 Ambulances In The Estimated Amount Of $870,885.00. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 26. R-2015-354 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement Between The City Of Hollywood And The Hollywood Art And Culture Center, Inc., 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 Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 27. R-2015-355 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 Two 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 Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 28. R-2015-356 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Expenditure Of Federal Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds Pursuant To The Federal Comprehensive Crime Control Act To Provide Funding For Law Enforcement Training, Law Enforcement Investigations (Inclusive Of Overtime, Confidential Informant Fees), And The Acquisition Of Law Enforcement Equipment In An Amount Not To Exceed $300,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2015-294) For The Law Enforcement Forfeiture Fund 12, Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Adjustments, Expenditures, And Transfers As Detailed In Exhibit 1; And Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To Establish Account(s) As May Be Needed. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 29. R-2015-357 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing An Expenditure Of Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds To Defray Expenses/Costs Associated With The Seizure And Processing Of Forfeiture Cases In The Amount Of $30,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2015-294) For The Law Enforcement Forfeiture Fund 12, Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Adjustments, Expenditures, And Transfers As Detailed In Exhibit 1; And Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To Establish Account(s) As May Be Needed. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 30. R-2015-358 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing An Expenditure Of State Law Enforcement Forfeiture Trust Funds To Defray Expenses/Costs Associated With Sponsoring And Participating In Special Law Enforcement Events And Programs In The Amount Of $30,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2015-294) For The Law Enforcement Forfeiture Fund 12, Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Adjustments, Expenditures, And Transfers As Detailed In Exhibit 1; And Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To Establish Account(s) As May Be Needed. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 31. R-2015-359 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Replay Access Agreement For Municipalities Between The City of Hollywood And Broward County For The Use And Access Of The Replay Software System Relating To E911. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 32. R-2015-360 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Memorandum of Understanding Between The City Of Hollywood And The Sheriff Of Broward County (“BSO”) For The Implementation Of The South Florida Internet Crimes Against Child Operational Task Force. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 33. R-2015-361 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement For Traffic Control Between The Maple Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 34. R-2015-362 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement For Traffic Control between the Carriage Hills Condominium, Inc., and the City of Hollywood. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 35. R-2015-363 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To ASCO Services, Inc. For Upgrades To The Existing Automatic Transfer Switches For The North Electrical Service Center And For The South Electrical Service Center Located At The City Of Hollywood, Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SRWWTP), In The Amount Of $586,063.00; And To Amend The Approved Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Improvement Program, As Set Forth In Exhibit A (City Project No. 15-9937). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 36. R-2015-364 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. TTH 16-01 Between Tetra Tech, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Water Main Replacement Program On Hollywood Boulevard From N. 21st Avenue To City Hall Circle, As Identified In The 2007 Water System Master Plan, In An Amount Not To Exceed $61,854.00 (Project No. 15-5130). City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 37. R-2015-365 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 Number LH-16-02 Between Lighthouse Utility Consulting And The City Of Hollywood For The Development Of FY 2015 Large User True-Up Reports And FY 2017 Large User Rate Estimate, For A Not To Exceed Amount Of $52,360.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 38. R-2015-366 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Revising The Existing Fee Schedule For Services Provided By The Environmental Services Division To Include Disposal Fees For Additional Garbage Carts And Deferring The Annual Increase Of Such Fees From 2009 To Fiscal Year 2017. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 39. R-2015-367 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Railroad Reimbursement Agreement Amongst The Florida Department Of Transportation, The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority And The City Of Hollywood To Pay Certain Costs Associated With Railroad Improvements Being Made Within The South Florida Rail Corridor At The Taft Street Crossing; And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement With Stationside Partners LLC To Assign Stationside Partners LLC The Payment Obligations Stated Within The Aforementioned Railroad Reimbursement Agreement. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to reconsider items 35, 36 and 37. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 40. P-2015-058 Presentation Of Award By Chuck Ellis, Director Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts, To Ethel Robinson, Most Valuable Employee Part-time For The Fourth Quarter Of Fiscal Year 2015. Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, read the commendation which resulted in Ethel Robinson, Laborer, being awarded as Most Valuable Employee Part-Time for the Fourth Quarter of FY 2015. 8. R-2015-336 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 Legal Counsel For Defense Of Workers’ Compensation Claims. Daniel Simpson, Conroy Simberg, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution with an amendment to change the ranking to: 1. Conroy Simberg; 2. Hurley, Rogner, Miller, Cox & Waranch, P.A. Joel Wasserman, Procurement Services Director, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Andrew Borrow, Hurley, Rogner, Miller, Cox & Waranch, P.A., provided additional information and responded to questions asked of him by the Commission. ACTION: On voice vote, the motion by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the resolution changing the ranking to: 1. Conroy Simberg; 2. Hurley, Rigner, Miller, Cox & Waranch, P.A. failed 3-4. Commissioner Asseff, Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor Bober were opposed. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 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 4-3. Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Callari, Vice Mayor Biederman were opposed. 11. R-2015-339 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Second Amendment To The Full-Service Sublease By And Between The Greater Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood, Florida, For The Property Located At 330 North Federal Highway, Hollywood, Florida. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration, and Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2015-342 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Budget Of the Special Programs Fund (11) Of The Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2015-294, As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1; Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding; And Providing An Effective Date. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Matthew Lalla, Director of Financial Services, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. R-2015-346 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Budget Of the Sanitation Enterprise Fund (45) Of The Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2015-294, As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1; Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding; And Providing An Effective Date. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Matthew Lalla, Director of Financial Services, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Sylvia Glazer, Director of Public Works, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 38. R-2015-366 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Revising The Existing Fee Schedule For Services Provided By The Environmental Services Division To Include Disposal Fees For Additional Garbage Carts And Deferring The Annual Increase Of Such Fees From 2009 To Fiscal Year 2017. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to reconsider the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0). 19. R-2015-347 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Budget Of the Internal Service Fund (57) Of The Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2015-294, As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1; Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding; And Providing An Effective Date. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission, Matthew Lalla, Director of Financial Services, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Mirtha Dziedzic, Assistant Director of Budget and Finance, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 20. R-2015-348 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Budget Of The Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund (64) Of The Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget (R-2015-294); City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 Revising And Recognizing Certain Operating Revenues, Authorizing Certain Budgetary Reappropriations And Reallocations As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1; And Providing An Effective Date. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Vice Mayor Biederman declared a voting conflict and stated he will abstain from voting on this item. 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. Vice Mayor Biederman abstained. 35. R-2015-363 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To ASCO Services, Inc. For Upgrades To The Existing Automatic Transfer Switches For The North Electrical Service Center And For The South Electrical Service Center Located At The City Of Hollywood, Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SRWWTP), In The Amount Of $586,063.00; And To Amend The Approved Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Improvement Program, As Set Forth In Exhibit A (City Project No. 15-9937). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Steve Joseph, Director of Public Utilities, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 41. PO-2015-28 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Sian Master Development Plan Relating To Phase III (Originally Approved By Ordinance No. O-2006-36); And Approving The Allocation Of 77 Reserve Units From Flexibility Zone 92 To Approximately 2.41 Net Acres (3.60 Gross Acres) Of The Property Located At 4000 South Ocean Drive, As More Specifically Described In Exhibit “A”, Pursuant To The City’s Zoning And Land Development Regulations And Policy 2.04.05 Of The Broward County Land Use Plan. (14-DFJPV-84) The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and Mayor Bober questioned if there were any objections to waiving them . City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 There were no objections, and the quasi-judicial procedures were waived. Alexandra Carcamo, Planning and Development Services Administrator, provided a presentation on the proposed project. Alan Koslow, Attorney for the Applicant, expressed personal opinions/concerns. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Enactment No: O-2015-30 42. PO-2015-29 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Creating A New Subchapter Of Chapter 51 Of The Code Of Ordinances Titled “Cross-Connection And Backflow Prevention”; Establishing Rules And Regulations Regarding Cross-Connection Control And Backflow Prevention For Customers Of The Department Of Public Utilities. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Enactment No: O-2015-29 43. PO-2015-30 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 72 Entitled “Parking” By Amending Section 72.151 Entitled “Authority To Issue Citations” To Authorize Code Enforcement Officers To Issue Citations For Nonmoving Violations Under This Chapter; Providing For A Severability Clause, A Repealer Provision, And An Effective Date. City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Enactment No: O-2015-31 44. R-2015-368 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Contract Between Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Construction Services Related To The North Lake Tidal Control Structures, For The Base Bid Amount Of $662,812.50. (City Project No. 15-11035). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Steve Joseph, Director of Public Utilities, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:32 PM and returned at 2:39 PM. 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 unanimously. (7-0) 43. PO-2015-30 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 72 Entitled “Parking” By Amending Section 72.151 Entitled “Authority To Issue Citations” To Authorize Code Enforcement Officers To Issue Citations For Nonmoving Violations Under This Chapter; Providing For A Severability Clause, A Repealer Provision, And An Effective Date. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Enactment No: O-2015-31 45. R-2015-369 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 Attached Contract Between Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood, For Alley Reconstruction Project Bid Number PW-14-023 At Various Locations In The City Of Hollywood In The Amount Of $1,029,945.00. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 36. R-2015-364 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. TTH 16-01 Between Tetra Tech, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Water Main Replacement Program On Hollywood Boulevard From N. 21st Avenue To City Hall Circle, As Identified In The 2007 Water System Master Plan, In An Amount Not To Exceed $61,854.00 (Project No. 15-5130). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Steve Joseph, Director of Public Utilities, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 37. R-2015-365 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 Number LH-16-02 Between Lighthouse Utility Consulting And The City Of Hollywood For The Development Of FY 2015 Large User True-Up Reports And FY 2017 Large User Rate Estimate, For A Not To Exceed Amount Of $52,360.00. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Steve Joseph, Director of Public Utilities, 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 Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 38. R-2015-366 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Revising The Existing Fee Schedule For Services Provided By The Environmental Services Division To Include Disposal Fees For City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 Additional Garbage Carts And Deferring The Annual Increase Of Such Fees From 2009 To Fiscal Year 2017. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Sylvia Glazer, Director of Public Works, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Karen Arndt, Assistant Director of Public Works, and Dr. Wazir Ishamel, City Manager, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 3:03 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopted the Resolution with an amendment to only allow one additional garbage cart, for a total of two. On a voice vote the motion failed 3-3. Commissioner Asseff, Commissioner Blattner and Mayor Bober were opposed. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Mayor Bober, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 4-2. Commissioner Hernandez and Vice Mayor Biederman were opposed. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 47. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 3:18 PM. Paris Terrorist Attack Commissioner Callari thanked Mayor Bober for the moment of silence in memory of the Paris Terrorist attack victims. Stan Goldman Dog Park Commissioner Callari stated she received a letter in reference to an incident at Stan Goldman Dog Park. She encouraged dog owners to be diligent and ensure their pets are family friendly and dog friendly. E-911 City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 Commissioner Callari stated that E-911 customer service issues and residents being placed on hold continue. She stated residents are not satisfied and requested that staff provide her with updates on improvements to the system and process. FPL Pole Replacements Commissioner Callari announced FPL is replacing the wooden poles with concrete poles in District 3. FPL has not notified any of the residents and businesses in the area the repairs are taking place. The FPL trucks are blocking streets and being disruptive. She requested that FPL improve their communication with residents. Towing Signs Commissioner Callari stated the visibility and placement of towing signs in parking lots should be reviewed by staff, and if not visible, staff needs to communicate with the property owner to resolve the issue. Commissioner Hernandez returned to the meeting at 3:21 PM. Plaza Parking Lot Commissioner Callari stated the parking lot of the plaza on Hollywood Boulevard between N 41st and N 46th Avenues behind the Post Office floods, has numerous potholes and is unkempt. She requested that staff have a discussion with the property owners to encourage them to address these issues. Youth Leadership Program Commissioner Callari thanked Tomas Sanchez, Police Chief, Raelin Storey, Director of Public Affairs, and staff for their work on the newly created Youth Leadership Council. She announced an update will be provided to members of the Commission mid-December. AFSCME Contract Commissioner Callari stated she would like to have the AFSCME contract for general employees settled by the end of this year. Commissioners Work Hours Commissioner Callari clarified the definition of the part-time hours for Commissioners in response to a comment. She stated that the position of Commissioner is categorized as part time and should be 20 hours per week which is not the case. She explained that she has worked 20 hours in the past two days on issues pertaining to the City, attending meetings and addressing responses to e-mails. She stated City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 there are occasions when members of the Commission are not able to get their questions to staff in a more timely manner. Thanksgiving Holiday Commissioner Callari wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 48. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Plaza Parking Lot Commissioner Blattner stated he knows the owner of the plaza on Hollywood Boulevard between N 41st and N 46th Avenues behind the Post Office. Commissioner Blattner explained he and George Keller, Assistant City Manager of Finance & Administration, will contact the owner again regarding the condition of the parking lot. Pavement Markings Commissioner Blattner stated pavement markings on City roads are faded which is the responsibility of Broward County. He gave credit to the Department of Public Works staff who took the initiative to contact Broward County. He complimented the City Manager for his initiative to write a letter to the Broward County Administrator which was followed up by a meeting. The Broward County Administrator acknowledged there is a contract between Broward County and the City which Broward County will abide by. The striping has begun on Taft Street. Storm Shutter Ordinance Commissioner Blattner explained that the City has an ordinance for the commercial properties stating the timeframe that shutters are permitted to remain up after a storm which is not in effect for residential properties. He requested support from members of the Commission to pass an ordinance limiting the timeframe for shutters on residential properties. Vice Mayor Biederman supported the request. Vice Mayor Biederman stated homes such as those that are vacant are boarded up for extended periods of time and requested support for a limitation as well. Commissioner Blattner supported the request. District 4 - Town Hall Meeting Commissioner Blattner stated his District 4 Town Hall Meeting last evening was excellent and thanked staff for their attendance. He complimented Mel Standley, Assistant City Manager of Public Safety; Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager of Sustainable Development and Skip Margerum, Code Enforcement Manager, for their excellent presentations on code enforcement and economic development. The City of Hollywood Page 18 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 visuals presented will be made available to Home Owners Associations. South Florida Industrial Park Commissioner Blattner announced there was a meeting last week with owners and tenants of the South Florida Industrial Park which was very productive. The owners and tenants suggested items to improve the industrial park including re-branding, changing the lighting and signage. One of the owners volunteered to chair a steering committee on improvements that could result in the South Florida Industrial Park becoming a more significant engine for the City. Tourist Development Bed Tax Commissioner Blattner stated the contents of the email sent to members of the Commission in regard to a Broward County Tourist Development Council special meeting was not accurate. He explained that there is a minimal expense to the City and Broward County for beach re-nourishment which is contradictory to the statement and data contained in the e-mail. He stated there is an initiative in the State Capital which would permit each County to raise the bed tax. He requested that staff review the data and the Johnson Consultant report and advise members of the Commission on their recommendation of what position the City should take on the bed tax issue. Renaming Streets Commissioner Blattner stated several residents have expressed their desire to change the names of Forrest Street, Mosley Street and Lee Street (streets with Southern heritage). He requested support to direct the City Manager and staff to research what is involved and the process to rename Forrest Street. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission and staff regarding renaming streets which was raised in a previous Commission meeting and drew no support. Vice Mayor Biederman and Commissioner Hernandez seconded the request. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated he will compose a memo. 49. Vice Mayor Biederman, District 5 Budget Transfers Vice Mayor Biederman stated some of the issues the City is seeing now with all the budget transfers are due to the unintended consequences of financial urgency. City of Hollywood Page 19 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 AFSCME Contract Vice Mayor Biederman stated he is in agreement with Commissioner Callari to finalize the AFSCME contract for general employees by the end of 2015. Drug Bust Vice Mayor Biederman commended Tomas Sanchez, Police Chief, and the Police Officers involved in the major drug bust that took place a few weeks ago. Parking Tickets Vice Mayor Biederman thanked Tomas Sanchez, Police Chief, and Mel Standley, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, for the agenda item today to authorize Code Enforcement Officers to write parking tickets. He suggested that Community Service Officers, Mobile Patrol and Park Rangers be given the same authority. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 3:37 PM and returned at 3:38 PM. Underground Utility Replacement Vice Mayor Biederman stated it is his hope Man-Con Inc., the contractor doing underground utility replacement work on 64th Avenue, is cleaning up the debris on the street. Foreclosure List Vice Mayor Biederman requested the City Manager provide a list of homes within the City that are currently in the foreclosure process. Garbage Carts Vice Mayor Biederman questioned whether the garbage carts have a serial number that can be tracked. District 4 - Town Hall Meeting Vice Mayor Biederman congratulated Commissioner Blattner on the successful District 4 Town Hall meeting last evening and apologized for not being able to attend. FEMA Reimbursement Vice Mayor Biederman congratulated staff on their success regarding the FEMA reimbursement that was pending for 10 years. Thanksgiving Vice Mayor Biederman wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. City of Hollywood Page 20 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 50. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 51. Commissioner Asseff, District 1 Veterans Day Picnic Commissioner Asseff thanked staff and everyone who participated in the Veterans Day picnic held on November 11, 2015. 90th Anniversary Event Commissioner Asseff announced an event on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Young Circle ArtsPark to commemorate the 90th birthday of the City. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Commissioner Asseff thanked the Police Chief and Police Officers for controlling the traffic Saturday night at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort grand opening event. Boarding Up Homes Commissioner Asseff stated there is a clear plastic product used to board up vacant foreclosed homes that was presented at the National League of Cities Conference which she would like staff to research. Holocaust Museum Commissioner Asseff requested that Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provide an update on the status of the Holocaust Museum. Tourism Development Bed Tax Commissioner Asseff stated a Broward County Attorney attended the Broward League of Cities meeting last week to request support from Broward County cities for an additional tourist tax that would be allocated to the BB&T Center. She explained that would cause financial debt for all 13 cities. She stated there has never been an occasion where a member of the Panthers Hockey Team supported an activity in the City or any other Broward County city to bring in business. Special Olympics Commissioner Asseff announced that members of the Special Olympics will be attending the Commission meeting today at 5:00 PM to present their upcoming event at the Westin Resort and Spa in December. Thanksgiving City of Hollywood Page 21 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 Commissioner Asseff wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and to be thankful that the United States is safe. She encouraged sharing with others if it is possible to do so. 52. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Police Department Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Police Department on the great job they do. Downtown Halloween Event Commissioner Hernandez stated the Downtown Halloween event was excellent with 10,000 attendees and there were no reported incidents. He thanked the businesses who participated. Veterans Day Picnic Commissioner Hernandez explained he was unable to attend the Veterans Day picnic due to an obligation out of state and was sorry he missed it. Henry Graham Park Commissioner Hernandez stated he has received complaints that individuals are selling drugs at Henry Graham Park and additional Police patrols are needed. The gate has not been closed on a regular basis. He requested that the flooding in front of the park be addressed which may be due to the underground utility work in progress. Pembroke Road Signage Commissioner Hernandez stated residents have requested signage along Pembroke Road identifying the Parkside Community. He explained his conversation with the City Manager who will be following up on what can be done. Van Buren Street Commissioner Hernandez stated the Van Buren Street issue continues to persist. He stated a Certificate of Use was issued which he believes should not have been the case. He requested that Dr . Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, and staff research what recourse can be taken. Ben Gamla Charter School of Hollywood Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Ben Gamla Charter School of Hollywood for responding to requests from neighboring residents to turn off the lights in the evening that face their homes. Bi-Lingual Interpreter City of Hollywood Page 22 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 Commissioner Hernandez stated he was late to the meeting today due to the need for a Spanish speaking interpreter to assist a resident since he is the only one in the Office of the Commission who speaks Spanish. He requested the City Manager look into having a Spanish speaking member of staff available for such situations. Thanksgiving Commissioner Hernandez wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Contract Renewal / Office of the Inspector General Commissioner Hernandez stated he had a discussion with the Office of the Inspector General regarding the contract he has with the City for his personal business that will be expiring at some point which he is interested in renewing. The Inspector General advised him to have a discussion with members of the Commission in order for there to be transparency. Commissioner Hernandez requested that this topic be a discussion item on a future agenda. Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Asseff supported the request. Mayor Bober requested clarification on what needs to be discussed since members of the Commission and residents are aware of his existing contract. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, stated he will reach out to the Office of the Inspector General to determine what needs to be discussed and the Office of the City Attorney will do their due diligence on what ethical rules apply. 53. Mayor Bober Washington Park Thanksgiving Event Mayor Bober congratulated residents of Washington Park on their Thanksgiving event where they served hundreds of people in the community. He thanked staff for their participation and support. Veterans Day Picnic Mayor Bober thanked staff and volunteers for their work with the Veterans Day picnic which was excellent and hopes the City continues to have this event long into the future. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Mayor Bober announced that the Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place at ArtsPark on Friday, November 20, 2015 commencing at 7:00 PM. Candy Cane Parade City of Hollywood Page 23 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 Mayor Bober announced the annual Candy Cane Parade on the Hollywood Broadwalk will take place on December 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM which marks 60 years for this event. Paris Terrorist Attacks Mayor Bober stated that one of the incredible outcomes of the Paris attacks was the work done by the First Responders who risked their lives to save victims. He explained that this act of terrorism sharpens the fact that an attack by terrorists could occur again in the United States. He stated it is important to recognize and support First Responders of the City who would be risking their lives in the event there is an incident in the City. Plight of People Attempting to Relocate Mayor Bober explained the true story of the SS Saint Louis that carried over 900 Jewish refugees on board who were fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939. The ship sailed to Hollywood Beach and was denied entry and then to Cuba where passengers were denied access to disembark. The ship was sent back to Hamburg, Germany where most of the refugees were killed during the Holocaust. Mayor Bober stated he related this tragedy to those people who are currently attempting to seek sanctuary in other countries including the United States. He explained people should not be denied access to the United States based purely on their religion. He stated this is a very negative message for children. They should see we have learned from history rather than history repeating itself. He suggested that people in our City should take a stand and speak up for what is right. 48. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Broward County School Board Meeting Commissioner Blattner announced the Broward County School Board has scheduled a meeting on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM to discuss issues that are critically important to the City, particularly the Hollywood Hills area. He stated scheduling a meeting on a Friday evening, which is family time, is an outrage and not fair to those who might be interested in attending on another weekday evening. Commissioner Hernandez Contract Commissioner Blattner stated that when Commissioner Hernandez was installed he had made a statement regarding the contract he has for his company to do work for the City. Commissioner Blattner suggested that the record from his installation may be beneficial to his case. City of Hollywood Page 24 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 51. Commissioner Asseff, District 1 Hollywood Hills Events Commissioner Asseff suggested the City should have more events in the Hollywood Hills area. Commissioner Callari and Mayor Bober agreed. 54. City Attorney New Hire Announcement Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, stated the Office of the City Attorney has been understaffed for some time and he announced the hiring of David Margolis, Public Safety Legal Advisor. 55. City Manager Mayor Bober Comments Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated he appreciated the eloquent comments of Mayor Bober regarding the importance of supporting the plight of people attempting to relocate to the Unites States regardless of their religion. Pinnacle Housing Group Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated Pinnacle Housing Group informed the City that they were ranked 43 of 55 submittals for tax credits to develop the Adams Street low income housing project. He explained it seemed highly unlikely Pinnacle will receive the tax credits and that staff will continue to discuss the project with them. Electric Charging Stations Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the north end of the City parking lot now has an electric charging station. Lindsey Nieratka, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, presented an overview of the electric charging station program and announced another charging station is on order. Commissioner Asseff stated she is thrilled to have the electric charging station. She announced that Miami Dade County passed a resolution to install charging stations throughout the County. Vice Mayor Biederman stated he is very impressed that the average cost to charge a vehicle is only 80 cents. Thanksgiving City of Hollywood Page 25 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2015 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and stated we have a lot for which to be thankful. Mayor Bober agreed. The Commission recessed at 4:07 PM and returned at 5:04 PM with Commissioner Sherwood and Commissioner Asseff absent. 46. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Erin Kozlowski, 155 S. Miami Avenue, #200 2. Karlyn Emile, Special Olympics Florida 3. David Mallis, 820 SW 26 Road, Miami 4. Benjamin Israel, African Diaspora Think Tank 5. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street 6. Bridgette Keane, 300 Oregon Street 7. Beatriz Baldan, 20279 Old Cutler Road 8. Carlos Narango, Miami, FL 9. Silvie Suri-Perez, Broward Green Party 10. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street 11. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street 12. James Bowers, Attucks Alumni Association 13. Pastor Michael K. Anderson, New Jerusalem Baptis Church 14. Tim Burton, 2228 Evans Street Mayor Bober announced he just received news that Maria Oliveri passed away. 56. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 26