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 2, 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 November 2, 2016 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Bober on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 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, Vice Mayor Peter Hernandez, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Peter Bober CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hernandez, seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2016-312 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Payment Of Fees To GrayRobinson, P.A. For Legal Services In The Icon Office Building Property Matter In An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000.00 For FY 2017; Amending The FY 2017 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2016-284), As Detailed In The Attached Exhibit 1, Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding; 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 Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2016-314 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 4, 2016. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2016-315 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 18, 2016. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2016-316 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 18, 2016. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2016-317 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 25, 2016. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2016-318 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Conceptually Approving An Ocean-Themed Mural To Be Installed On The Wall North Of Sheridan Street, East Of I-95 In Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) Right Of Way; Supporting Efforts Of The Community To Raise Funds To Install And Maintain The Mural; And Authorizing The Appropriate City Staff To Establish Accounts Needed To Document Revenues And Expenditures. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2016-319 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Supporting The Request Of The Boys And Girls Clubs For State Funding Of Afterschool And Summer Enrichment Programming. City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2016-320 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Contract Between Stonehenge Construction LLC And The City Of Hollywood For Beach Maintenance Facility - Phase I Bridge Lot, In The Amount Of $339,882.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2016-321 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Amended Blanket Purchase Order Between Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Building Inspections And Plan Review Services To Increase The Estimated Annual Expenditure From $200,000.00 To An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $400,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2016-322 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Utilize The Qualified Contractors Shortlisted Below To Provide Housing Rehabilitation And Repair Services For Participants In The City Of Hollywood’s Housing Rehabilitation Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2016-323 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2017 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2016-284), As Detailed In The Attached Exhibits 1 - 6; Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding; Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To Establish Accounts As May Be Needed; And Providing An Effective Date. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. R-2016-324 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget, Authorizing Year End Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments For Fiscal Year 2016 As Set Forth In Exhibits 1 Through 10, And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 19. R-2016-325 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Issuance Of The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between The Broward Sheriff’s Office And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Medical Supplies And Janitorial Supplies In The Estimated Amount Of $140,000.00; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Release And Waiver Liability Form. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 21. R-2016-327 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. H&S 16-02 Between Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. And The City Of Hollywood To Provide Professional Engineering Services For Clarifiers No. 5 & No. 6 Rehabilitation, Located At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant As Identified In The 2007/2008 Wastewater System Master Plan, In An Amount Not To Exceed $42,529.00 (Project No. 16-9531). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 22. R-2016-328 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-17-01 Between Lighthouse Utility Consulting And The City Of Hollywood For The Development Of FY 2016 Large User True-Up Related Reports And FY 2018 Large User Rate Estimate, For A Not To Exceed Amount Of $67,320.00. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 24. R-2016-330 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Unit Price Contract Between TV Diversified, LLC And The City Of Hollywood For Manhole Repair Services Related To The Gravity Sewer System Condition Assessment, Renewal, And Replacement Program (A.K.A. Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Program), As Identified In The 2007/2008 Wastewater System Master Plan, In The Amount Of $387,750.00 (City Project No. 16-7079). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 26. R-2016-332 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. H&S 17-02 Between Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. And The City Of Hollywood For Miscellaneous Professional Engineering And Administrative Services On An As-Needed Basis And For An Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00 (City Project No. 16-1321). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 27. R-2016-333 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Issuance Of The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Thermo Air, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood Increasing The Estimated Annual Expenditure For Central Air Conditioning Systems Maintenance And Repair Services From $190,586.00 To An Estimated Annual Amount Of $290,586.00 For The First Year Of The Initial Three Year Contract Term (February 17, 2016 To February 16, 2017). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2016-311 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Contract For Consulting/Professional Services Between The City Of Hollywood And Law Offices Of Paul T. Ryder, Jr., P.A. For Legal City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $75,000.00. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Jeffrey S. Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2016-313 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement Between Greenberg Traurig, P.A. And The City Of Hollywood For Legal Services In Public Utilities Matters In An Amount Not To Exceed $200,000.00 For FY 2017. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 20. R-2016-326 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept 2016 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Grant Funds Managed By The Broward County Sheriff’s Office In Order To Purchase A Mobile Two Camera System License Plate Reader Trailer And Three Tablets In An Amount Not To Exceed $53,976.00; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Any And All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2017 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2016-284) For The Police Grants Fund (Fund 13), 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. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 23. R-2016-329 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Contract Between Solutionwerks, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Services Related To Cryogenic Plant Turnaround Maintenance - Year 2016, Located At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, In City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 The Amount Of $352,810.00; To Increase The Ceiling Amount Of Blanket Purchase Order B002566 With Air Liquide Industrial U.S. By An Additional $149,683.50 For Liquid Oxygen Supply Related To The Turnaround Maintenance Work; To Amend The Approved Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Program, As Set Forth In Exhibit A; And To Approve The Overall Project Funding For An Aggregate Amount Of $502,493.50 (16-9415). 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 Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Asseff, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 25. R-2016-331 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ranking The Proposers For Welding Repair And Fabrication Services; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Orders Between The Two Highest Ranked Firms And The City Of Hollywood For A Three Year Term In An Estimated Amount Of $168,505.75. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Steve Joseph, Director of Public Utilities, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Paul Bassar, Contract Compliance Officer, responded to questions raised by the Commission. The Commission temporarily passed this item and will hear it later in the meeting. 33. PO-2016-23 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Creating Chapter 109A Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Medical Marijuana Businesses" To Establish Regulations And Guidelines For Such Uses; And Providing For A Repealer Provision, A Severability Clause, And An Effective Date. (16-T-75) ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the ordinance from consideration. Enactment No: O-2017-01 City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 28. P-2016-066 Presentation To Mayor Peter Bober Recognizing His Service As District Commissioner And Mayor And To Commissioner Patricia Asseff Recognizing Her Service As District 1 Commissioner. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided a presentation to Mayor Peter Bober and District 1 Commissioner Patricia Asseff for their service to the City. Commissioner Asseff accepted her award and thanked her colleagues and the City staff for their assistance and the recognition. Mayor Bober accepted his award and thanked his colleagues and the City staff for their assistance and the recognition. 29. PO-2016-21 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article 5 And 6 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations To Revise The Public Notice Requirements; Providing For A Repealer Provision; A Severability Clause; And Providing For An Effective Date. (16-T-59) 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. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Hernandez, 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 Vice Mayor Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Enactment No: O-2016-23 30. R-2016-334 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Resolution No. R-2001-315 To Amend The Party Intervener Procedures. (16-RESO-74) Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to amend the Resolution to change 8 days to 7 City business days. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) ACTION: On voice vote, the motion to adopt the resolution as amended passed unanimously. (7-0) 31. PO-2016-22 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 72 Entitled “Parking” Amending Section 72.158 Entitled “Valet Parking” To Update The Regulations To Be Consistent With Florida Department Of Transportation Requirements; Providing For A Severability Clause, A Repealer Provision, And An Effective Date. 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 Asseff, 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 Vice Mayor Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Bober Enactment No: O-2016-24 32. R-2016-335 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Resolution No. R-2010-171 In Order To Establish Specific Fees For Florida Department Of Transportation Right-Of-Way Fees Required Of Valet Operations In Specific Areas. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 25. R-2016-331 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ranking The Proposers For Welding Repair And Fabrication Services; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Orders Between The Two Highest Ranked Firms And The City Of Hollywood For A Three Year Term In An Estimated Amount Of $168,505.75. Discussion continued from earlier in the meeting. Paul Bassar, Contract Compliance Officer, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Asseff, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 34. R-2016-299 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement Between The Highest Ranked Firm And The City Of Hollywood To Provide Financial Auditing Services In An Estimated Total Amount Of $695,000.00 Over A Three Year Period. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration, explained the intent of the resolution and introduced the firms. William Blend, MooreStephens Lovelace, P.A., presented the qualifications of their firm. Michael Futterman, Marcum, LLC., presented the qualifications of their firm. Bob Feldman and Donnovan Maginley, RSM US, LLP., presented the qualifications of their firm. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:42 PM and returned at 2:47 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission and the firms responded to questions asked of them. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 3:01 PM and returned at 3:06 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission and the firms responded to questions asked of them. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 Commissioner Asseff left the meeting at 3:12 PM and returned at 3:13 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission and the firms responded to questions asked of them. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Hernandez, to amend the resolution to have a maximum 5 year contract, one three year contract with an option for one two year extension. On voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to amend the Resolution in order to re-rank the firms by placing all firms into nomination and having the City Clerk poll the Commissioners in order to determine the final ranking. On a voice vote the motion failed 3-4. Commissioner Asseff, Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor Bober were opposed. Vice Mayor Hernandez left the meeting at 3:41 PM and returned at 3:44 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Hernandez, to amend the Resolution to re-rank Marcum, first, Moore Stephens Lovelace second, and RSM UD third. On a voice vote the motion failed 3-4. Commissinoer Asseff, Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor Bober were opposed. ACTION: On voice vote the motion made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution as amended passed 5-2. Commissioner Calleri and Commissioner Hernandez were opposed. City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 35. PO-2016-24 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article 2, Section 2.2 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Entitled “Terms Defined” To Include The Definition Of A Mural And Supergraphic; And Further Amending Article 8, Section 8.4 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Entitled “Sign Design Regulations” By Amending Section 8.4(D) As It Relates To All Exterior Murals; Providing For A Severability Clause, A Repealer Provision, And An Effective Date. Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, explained the intent of the ordinance. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 4:20 PM and returned at 4:23 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 4:30 PM and returned at 4:31 PM. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 4:31 PM and returned at 4:41 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the ordinance from consideration. 36. R-2016-336 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 Department Of Homeland Security 2016 Assistance To Firefighters Grant In The Approximate Amount Of $1,500,000.00 To Purchase Fire Rescue Operational And/Or Training Equipment; Amending The Fiscal Year 2017 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2016-284) 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 City Officials To Execute Any And All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement(s). Christopher Pratt, Fire Chief, explained the intent of the resolution. City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 4:44 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. Note: Commissioner Blattner later registered an "Aye" vote. 37. R-2016-337 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Contract Between Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Construction Services Related To The Water Main Replacement Program From Johnson Street To Taft Street From North 76th Terrace To North 66th Avenue, As Identified In The 2007 Water System Master Plan And As Part Of The City-Wide Water Main Replacement Program, And For Reuse Water Line Along Johnson Street And Along 72nd Avenue, And For Sewer Force Main At 72nd Avenue And Taft Street, In The Amount Of $13,485,320.00; And To Amend The Approved Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Program, As Set Forth In Exhibit A (City Project No. 14-5125). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Commissioner Blattner returned to the meeting at 4:47 PM. Jitendra Patel, Assistant 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 Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) Commissioner Blattner registered aye vote on item 36. The Commission recessed at 4:54 PM and returned at 5:06 PM with Commissioner Blattner absent. 38. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Bettina August, 2719 Bruce Terrace City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 2. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street 3. Tim Burton, 2228 Evans Street 4. Jamie Mardis, 5315 Arthur Street 5. Howard Sher, 4223 VanBuren Street 39. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Commissioner Blattner was absent. 40. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Happy Birthday Commissioner Biederman wished his daughter, Seria, a happy 19th birthday. He also wished a Happy Birthday to his wife Donna and Mayor Bober. Mayor Bober Commissioner Biederman stated it has been a pleasure working with Mayor Bober over the years and thanked him for his service, despite their disagreements. Maria Jackson Commissioner Biederman apologized to Maria Jackson, as he was not laughing at her during Citizens’ Comments. City Hall Parking Commissioner Biederman explained the Ben Galma School parents are parking at City Hall, which is in violation of the agreement and causing a parking problem. Commissioner Biederman requested Commission support to have a presentation on installing metered parking at City Hall, Vice Mayor Hernandez, Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Sherwood supported the request. Booting Cars On The Beach Commissioner Biederman explained he had a meeting with Angel Spence, the City Attorney and Director of Parking regarding booting cars on the beach. He explained the Commission receives emails on booting and towing due to a miscommunication. Towing companies are violating the City ordinance on the lack of signage. Commissioner Biederman stated he wants staff to notify the towing companies they are violating the ordinance, and suggested having a staff presentation addressing the issues. Mayor Bober and Vice Mayor Hernandez supported the request. Happy Thanksgiving Commissioner Biederman wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 Commissioner Asseff Commissioner Biederman stated it was a pleasure working with Commissioner Asseff. 41. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Adams Street Project Commissioner Sherwood explained she received an email from Keith Poliakoff representing developer on Adams Street project . Commissioner Sherwood requested a Special Commission Meeting on November 30, 2016 on the Adams Street project. Commissioner Asseff and Mayor Bober supported a Special Commission Meeting. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission on the date which will be selected based upon their availability and noticed to the public. Election Commissioner Sherwood congratulated all the candidates who are encouraging people to vote. She also encouraged everyone to vote. 42. Commissioner Asseff, District 1 Mayor Bober Commissioner Asseff thanked the Mayor Bober for his years of service. Election Commissioner Asseff wished everyone good luck on the election. Fire Chief Commissioner Asseff congratulated new Fire Chief Christopher Pratt. Police Commissioner Asseff congratulated the Police Chief and staff on the closing of the massage parlors and arrests. Condolences Commissioner Asseff expressed condolences to the families of the two Police Officers shot this morning. Murals Commissioner Asseff stated she does not want murals all over the city. It should be in an Arts District area only. City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 43. Vice Mayor Hernandez, District 2 Fire Chief Vice Mayor Hernandez congratulated the new Fire Chief, Christopher Pratt. Commissioner Asseff and Mayor Bober Vice Mayor Hernandez thanked Commissioner Asseff and Mayor Bober for their service to the City Community Garden Vice Mayor Hernandez commented on the comments made during citizens’ comments today regarding re-instating the juveniles performing community service at the community garden. There was never such approval granted by City staff. He explained there was never an agreement with the City to have people do community service at the community garden. School Closures Vice Mayor Hernandez commented on the comments made during citizens’ comments today regarding him being silent on the closures of schools. He explained this was a community effort which was not on the school closure list from the Broward County School Board. Election Vice Mayor Hernandez requested the campaigning sign ordinance be revised as all the candidates were complaining about the sign ordinance and the need to make it clearer. Commissioner Sherwood agreed. Vice Mayor Hernandez explained that the union should have allowed city employees to park in the overflow lots during early voting as City Hall Library is a polling site. Vice Mayor Hernandez explained staff was ticketing people parking on the grass during early voting, he does not agree with it. Commissioner Sherwood agreed with Vice Mayor Hernandez on his comments regarding City Hall parking during early voting and the sign ordinance has to be addressed. 44. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Election Commissioner Callari stated she is looking forward to the election being over, and she asked all candidates to remain involved in the City. City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 Commissioner Asseff and Mayor Bober Commissioner Callari wished the Mayor Bober and Commissioner Asseff the best in their future endeavors Dedication Commissioner Callari spoke about the dedication it takes to be a Commission member. Waste Pro Commissioner Callari explained Waste Pro is leaving the garbage cans in the street or blocking driveways after pick up on Johnson Street. Roadway Commissioner Callari explained on Fillmore Street between 35th Avenue and Park Road there is a large dip in the road which is causing problems and needs to be corrected. ICMA Letter Commissioner Callari requested an update on the ICMA letter regarding the former City Manager and the audit issue. First Responders Commissioner Callari thanked all the first responders. Stan Goldman Park Commissioner Callari thanked the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, for all their hard work at Stan Goldman Park. Election Commissioner Callari thanked Tamikia Bacon, Parking Operations Manager, for monitoring the City Hall parking lot during early voting. Police Officer Commissioner Callari explained the Officer in Miami-Dade County who passed away in the motorcycle accident where he was helped by her co-workers from Memorial Regional Hospital. Grandma Commissioner Callari announced she will be a grandma soon. Middle Schools Commissioner Callari clarified the comments made by Commissioner Hernandez that the Hollywood Hills parents had established a committee to address a K-8 school in the Hollywood Hills area which also involved City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 Olsen Middle School and Attucks Middle School, which is where this misinformation came from. 45. Mayor Bober Thank You Mayor Bober thanked the City Manager and his colleagues for the kind words, he appreciates it. Decorum Mayor Bober explained he has spent a lot of time on decorum at the Commission meetings, and he urged his colleagues in the future to be civil to each other and staff, and to keep their emotions in check. Jaxson’s Ice Cream / Veterans Day Mayor Bober thanked Jaxson’s Ice Cream for being a great sponsor for the Veterans Day barbeque; they are turning 65 years old this year. The Veterans Day barbeque will be on November 11, 2016 starting at 12 noon at TY Park, to recognize veterans for their service. City Staff Mayor Bober explained he has worked with many great employees of the city, and staff needs to be respected. Hollywood Mayor Bober explained his son’s bar mitzvah was celebrated this past week. He had many family members staying in hotels, so he got to experience the City like a tourist, and the City is great place to be. 46. City Attorney Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, had no further comments. 47. City Manager Chamber Breakfast Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced tomorrow he is speaking at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Good Morning Breakfast meeting. Election Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained early voting continues until November 6, 2016 and the election will be on November 8, 2016. On the ballot will be the Penny Surtax issue, so make sure you vote on this issue as it will benefit the City. City of Hollywood Page 18 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2016 Climate Control Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced next Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at City Hall, there will be a Broward Climate Control and Coastal Resiliency Study Kickoff meeting hosted by Broward County and Army Corps of Engineers to discuss high tides, sea levels and solutions. The City of Hollywood and the City of Fort Lauderdale are in the study area. The public is invited to attend. Events Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced on November 11, 2016 the City is partnering with Recycle Perks to have a booth at Fantastic Friday event and also a booth at the November 12, 2016 beach sweep cleanup event The Fantastic Friday event will be on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the ArtsPark at Young Circle. The Beach Sweep cleanup will be on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Charnow Park. Operation Paint Brush Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced on November 12, 2016 at the Public Works facility on Park Road there will be the Operation Paint Brush event to give away house paint in various colors. Commission Meeting Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced November 22, 2016 is the Commission meeting with the Swearing in Ceremony, the meeting will start at 11:00 AM. Workshop Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced on November 30, 2016 there will be a workshop for incoming and existing Commission members and maybe a Special Commission meeting for the Adams Street project if scheduled. 48. The meeting adjourned at 5:52 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 19