Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Peter Bober, Mayor Peter Hernandez, Vice Mayor - District 2 Patricia Asseff, Commissioner - District 1 Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3 Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4 Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5 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 September 7, 2016 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Bober on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 1:01 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, Vice Mayor Peter Hernandez, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Peter Bober 7. R-2016-261 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept A Grant In The Amount Of $150,000.00 From The Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity For Street Lighting Upgrades In The Washington Park Community; Amending The General Capital Outlay Fund (34) Of The Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2015-294, As Amended, And As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1; Revising And Recognizing Operating Revenues; Authorizing Budgetary Adjustments And Appropriations; Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To Establish The Accounts To Properly Monitor And Track The Revenues And Appropriations As Needed; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement. ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the resolution from consideration. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 5. R-2016-259 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 6, 2016. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2016-260 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 20, 2016. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2016-262 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Resolution Nos. R-2002-21 And R-2010-305, To Revise The Existing Building Permit Fees And Associated Building Division User Fees, And Adopting The Revised Building Permit Fee Schedule. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2016-263 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Attached State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Final Annual Report (SHIP-AR) For Fiscal Year 2013/2014, And Interim Annual Reports For Fiscal Years 2014/2015 And 2015/2016 Pursuant To The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Act; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Transmit The Attached SHIP-AR To The Florida Housing Finance Corporation; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Any And All Required Documents For The SHIP-AR; And Providing For An Effective Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2016-266 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 Polydyne, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase And Supply Of Dry Polymer For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $153,410.00. City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2016-268 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 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. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 23. R-2016-257 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Sunstate Meter & Supply, Inc. For The Purchase Of Neptune Advance Metering Infrastructure Equipment And Related Software; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached API License Agreement And N-Sight License And Service Agreement Between The City And Neptune Technology Group, Inc. For The Software And Training Of Said Equipment In Order To Replace The Existing Automated Meter Reading System In The Total Amount Of $6,393,725.00 (Inclusive Of License Fees And 1st Year Maintenance); And Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Improvement Program, As Set Forth In The Attached Exhibit “A”. ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the resolution from consideration. 24. R-2016-258 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue a Purchase Order Between Pedal Valves Inc. And The City Of Hollywood To Provide Installation Services For Neptune Advanced Metering Infrastructure Equipment To Replace The Existing Automated Meter Reading System In An Amount Of $1,816,635.10 And Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Improvement Program, As Set Forth In The Attached Exhibit “A”. ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the resolution from consideration. 15. P-2016-053 Presentation By Joshua Kittinger, Human Resources Officer, Of Employees Hired June 1, Through August 31, 2016. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 Joshua Kittinger, Human Resources Officer, introduced employees hired June 1 through August 31, 2016. 16. P-2016-054 Presentation By Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Director, Environmental Planning & Community Resilience Division Of Broward County’s Environmental Protection And Growth Management Department, Regarding The City Of Hollywood Department Of Public Utilities Participation In Broward Water Partnership’s Neighborhood Water Challenge. Dr. Jenifer Jurado, Broward County Director of Environmental Planning and Community Division, provided a presentation on the the City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities water partnership neighborhood water challenge. April Taylor, Department of Public Utilities, accepted the award on behalf of the City and thanked Broward County for the recognition. 17. P-2016-055 Presentation By Chuck Ellis, Director Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts To Anthony Smith, Most Valuable Employee, Full-time And Shawn Harth, Most Valuable Employee Part-time For The Third Quarter Of Fiscal Year 2016. Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, presented the Most Valuable Employee Part-Time to Shawn Harth. Shawn Harth, Park Ranger, accepted the award and thanked the Commission, his supervisors and co-workers for the recognition. Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, presented the Most Valuable Employee Full-Time to Anthony Smith. Anthony Smith, Groundskeeper, accepted the award and thanked the Commission, his supervisors and co-workers for the recognition. 10. R-2016-264 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Resolution No. R-2010-320 In Order To Revise The Fees For Emergency Ambulance Transportation And To Include Fees For Non-Transport Treatment Services By The Hollywood Fire Rescue And Beach Safety Department And Providing An Effective Date. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Eric Busenbarrick, Fire Chief, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Bob Rose, 2742 Johnson Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Asseff, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Vice Mayor Hernandez was opposed. 11. R-2016-265 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And If Awarded Accept The FY 2017 Broward Boating Improvement Program Grant In An Amount Of $100,000.00 For Phase I Of The Intracoastal Linear Park Design, Engineering And Permitting Costs; Amending The Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2015-294) For The General Capital Outlay Fund 34, Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Adjustments, Expenditures And Transfers As Detailed In Exhibit 1, Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To Establish Account(S) To Properly Monitor And Track The Revenues And Appropriations As Needed; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement(s). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Asseff, to adopt the Resolution with an amendment that Phase 1 should terminate at the northern extent of the DOT property. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2016-267 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To A To Z Metal Fabrication, Inc. For Construction Services Related To The Water Treatment Plant Spiractor Repairs In The Amount Of $175,010.00 (City Project No. 16-4106); Exempting The Contractor From Executing A Payment And Performance Bond. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Jitendra Patel, Assistant Director Public Utilities, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 18. PO-2016-18 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article 5, Section 5.5 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Entitled “Historic Preservation Board And Historic District Regulations” To Designate Butler Rock House Located Within Charles Vollman Park Located At 2933 Taft Street, As A Historic Property Overlay Site Pursuant To The Procedures Set Forth In The Zoning And Land Development Regulations; And Amending The City’s Official Zoning Map To Incorporate Such Site Into The Map. (16-HTZ-24) The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and Mayor Bober questioned if there were any objections to waiving them . There were no objections, and the quasi-judicial procedures were waived. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street 2. Cliff Germano, 1627 N 28 Court The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Vice Mayor Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Enactment No: O-2016-21 19. PO-2016-15 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 34 Of The Code Of Ordinances, Entitled “Code Of Ethics”, Creating A New Section 34.06 Entitled, “Doing Business With The City Prohibited”; Providing For A Severability Clause, A Repealer Provision, And An Effective Date. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, explained the research done on voting and the ethical rules for the City Commission. Vice Mayor Hernandez declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 2:01 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 2:23 PM and returned at 2:25 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Cliff Germano, 1627 N 28 Court 2. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street 3. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Nay: Commissioner Callari Commissioner Biederman Abstain: Vice Mayor Hernandez Enactment No: O-2016-20 20. P-2016-056 Presentation By John Chidsey, Code Compliance Manager, On The Creation Of An Internal Working Task Force Created To Address Illegal Conversions, Unsafe Structures, And Unpermitted Building Activities. Vice Mayor Hernandez returned to the meeting at 2:43 PM. John Chidsey, Code Compliance Manager, provided a presentation on the creation of an internal working task force created to address illegal conversions, unsafe structures, and unpermitted building activities. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:47 PM and returned at 2:51 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Andrew Lanius, Municipal Prosecutor, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 3:01 PM and returned at 3:05 PM. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 3:27 PM. 21. P-2016-057 Presentation By Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, And Raelin Storey, Public Affairs And Marketing Director, On The Surtax Referendum Education Campaign Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, provided a presentation on the surtax referendums. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 3:33 PM. Raelin Storey, Public Affairs and Marketing Director, provided a presentation on the education campaign. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. 22. R-2016-269 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 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. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Asseff, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 25. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 RAC Presentation Commissioner Sherwood complimented Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, on the RAC presentation meeting last night. Lifeguards Commissioner Sherwood explained she spoke with the Fire Chief about the lifeguards and the reduction in hours starting October 1, 2016. She questioned if there are CRA funds available to fund the lifeguards in the CRA and the Fire Department can fund the lifeguards outside the CRA. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 Commissioner Sherwood wants this issue discussed and resolved before the first budget hearing. 26. Commissioner Asseff, District 1 RAC Presentation Commissioner Asseff complimented Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, on the RAC presentation meeting last night. She suggested there should be visuals to show the residents how the RAC would work. Paving Commissioner Asseff explained she is happy that the new paving along Washington Street has been completed. Broward League of Cities Commissioner Asseff explained at the Broward League of Cities meeting, Jet Blue was in attendance and speaking about a new direct route to Tallahassee. Lifeguards Commissioner Asseff also suggested the City find some solution in the budget to the reduction in lifeguards’ hours starting October 1, 2016 as she does not want to reduce their hours. Golf Course Commissioner Asseff explained she attended a meeting at the Plantation Preserve Golf Course, which was beautiful. The City of Planation established a Golf Advisory Board to advise their city. Commissioner Asseff suggested something similar here. Commissioner Sherwood supported the request. Loud Music Commissioner Asseff explained over the weekend at 929 North Southlake Drive there was loud music and profanity which was disturbing to the neighbors. She asked Code Enforcement to investigate the issue. Pokémon Stops Commissioner Asseff reminded the Commission and staff that the Pokémon Stops are still a problem and to stay on top of the issue as something needs to be done. 27. Vice Mayor Hernandez, District 2 RAC Presentation Vice Mayor Hernandez complimented Leslie Del Monte, Planning City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 Manager, on the RAC presentation meeting last night. There were concerns from residents on expanding zoning and special exceptions. Being a Contractor Vice Mayor Hernandez explained his history of being a contractor for the City since the early 1990's. 28. Commissioner Callari, District 3 RAC Presentation Commissioner Callari complimented Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, on the RAC presentation meeting last night. Stan Goldman Park Commissioner Callari thanked the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts staff for all their efforts at Stan Goldman Park. Chuck Vollman Park Commissioner Callari explained Chuck Vollman Park is available to everyone, it is a beautiful park. Charter Schools Commissioner Callari requested support to limit the number of charter schools in the City. Commissioner Biederman supported the request. Transparency Commissioner Callari spoke about the need for transparency, and staff is doing an excellent job. Mel Pollack Commissioner Callari explained Mel Pollack is very ill and asked everyone to keep him in their prayers. Epidemic of Heroin Commissioner Callari explained there is an epidemic of heroin in Broward, there were 72 deaths in one week due to this epidemic. This is affecting our youth. 29. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Permeable Pavement Commissioner Blattner explained in the City Managers’ Weekly Report there was excellent information regarding the permeable pavement being installed at the south side City Hall circle. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 Permit Activity Report Commissioner Blattner explained the great information in the Permit Activity report which the Commission receives on the development in the City. New Horizons Commissioner Blattner explained it is important to get information out to the residents in real time. His comments in the New Horizons are not timely by the time they are being distributed. He suggested residents should be able to get the New Horizon online instead of by print. CRA Magazine Commissioner Blattner complimented the CRA on their brochure. 30. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 RAC Presentation Commissioner Biederman complimented Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, on the RAC presentation meeting last night. Electric Box Wraps Commissioner Biederman inquired about the status of the electric box wraps. Lifeguards Commissioner Biederman requested an explanation on the potential savings for the lifeguards, unless the funding issue has been resolved and the lifeguards’ hours will not be cut in the budget. Budget Commissioner Biederman announced next week is the first budget hearing. He asked to meet with staff ahead of the meeting to discuss the proposed cuts. Recycle Perks Commissioner Biederman asked for the status of the new Recycle Perks program. New Horizons Commissioner Biederman stated residents do read the New Horizons. Water Bills Commissioner Biederman stated staff should capture resident’s information when they sign up to pay their water bills. The email addresses can be used to provide information to residents. City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 31. Mayor Bober New Horizons Mayor Bober explained he supports the continuation of mailing the New Horizons to get the word out. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 4:06 PM. RAC meeting Mayor Bober complimented Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, on the RAC presentation meeting last night. He suggested having visuals and pictures, which would help the residents visualize and understand it. Beach Area Mayor Bober explained he has been at the beach a lot, and is concerned about the number and types of bikes such as the Suri and banana bike which could hurt someone. Mayor Bober explained at night it is hard to see them and he is concerned that someone is going to get hurt. The vendors need to take responsibility and train and instruct the renters. Loud Amplifying Noise Mayor Bober explained on the beach the other night, there was an amplified sound near Charnow Park. He is concerned about them amplifying as loud as they want, also businesses have their speakers turned toward the broadwalk and are blasting their music. He questioned if there are restrictions. Zika Mayor Bober explained he is concerned about the spraying and health hazards to stop the Zika virus as it will be coming to Hollywood. He wants to know what Miami-Dade County is using to spray and the potential health hazards, as some sprays have been banned in Europe. 32. City Attorney Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, had no further comments. 33. City Manager RAC Presentation Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the RAC presentation is available on the City’s website. Staff will following up on the comments made at the meeting. City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 7, 2016 Water Main Break Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced there is a water main break at 19th Avenue and Wilson Street, crews are out repairing it. Budget Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the budget book will be distributed this afternoon. The proposed cuts will be highlighted. It has been a difficult budget and the gap of $24 million was large. The first budget hearing is September 14, 2016 at 5:30 PM. Chamber of Commerce Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced tomorrow morning Mayor Bober will be giving his farewell speech at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce breakfast. He thanked the Mayor for his dedicated service to the city. Historical Society Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Hollywood Historical Society Lecture series will be held at city hall library on September 10, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. 34. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 13