Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, December 14, 2016 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Peter Hernandez, Vice Mayor - District 2 Debra Case, 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 December 14, 2016 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 1:17 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 Debra Case, Vice Mayor Peter Hernandez, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2016-339 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Changing The Regular Commission Meetings Scheduled In July 2017, Scheduling A Regular Commission Meeting On August 30, 2017, Changing The Regular Commission Meetings Scheduled In December 2017; And Cancelling The January 3, 2018 Commission Meeting. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2016-342 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement With Host Compliance, LLC For The Purchase Of Services Related To The Identification Of Vacation Rental Properties Within The City. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2016-344 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Issuance Of The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) And The City Of Hollywood Increasing The Estimated Annual Expenditure For Flexible Spending Account Administration From $45,000.00 To An Estimated Annual Amount Of $62,000.00 For The Remainder Of The Contract Term Ending December 31, 2016. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2016-345 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement Between Mary Reidinger And The City For Temporary Partial Disability Benefits And Attorney’s Fees For A Workers’ Compensation Claim In An Amount Not To Exceed $171,113.73. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2016-346 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 Third Party Claims Administration (TPA) Services For Workers’ Compensation And Liability Claims. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2016-347 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 Florida Department Of Transportation 2016 Safe Routes To School Reimbursement Award; In The Approximate Amount Of $500,000.00 For The FY 2020 Construction Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 14. R-2016-348 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Initiate The Process Of Refunding Prior Obligations Issued By Or On Behalf Of The City, Specifically The First Florida Governmental Financing Commission Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 And 2014 With A Principal Balance Of $8,595,000.00 And $6,515,000.00, Respectively And Paying All Other Costs Necessary Or Incidental Thereto Estimated Not To Exceed $85,000.00; With The Issuance Of Said Bonds To Be Brought Before The Commission For Final Approval. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2016-349 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Third Amendment To Tower Siting Agreement, Between MetroPCS Florida, LLC, And The City Of Hollywood, For A Wireless Communications System At 2600 Hollywood Boulevard Renewing Its Term and Adding An Additional Renewal Term. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2016-350 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement Between Motorola Solutions, Inc And The City Of Hollywood For Subscriber Maintenance To Include Dispatch Service, Local Repair, Onsite Response And Maintenance Of Public Safety Applications, Inclusive Of The Fire Alerting, CAD System, And Radios For A One Year Term In The Estimated Amount Of $240,000.00; And To Amend The FY 2017 Operating Budget. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2016-351 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Boat Dock Lease Agreements Between The City Of Hollywood (Lessor) And Various Property Owners (Lessees), For Use Of Public Lands For A Boat Dock For A Four (4) Year Term And First Year Annual Lease Fee Of $591.17 Including Rental Tax. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 19. R-2016-353 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 Craig A. Smith & Associates, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Locate/Mark Underground Utilities In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $300,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 21. R-2016-355 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. H&S 17-03 Between Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. And The City Of Hollywood To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Wastewater Facility Permit Renewal For The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, In An Amount Not To Exceed $29,873.00 (Project No. 16-9065C). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 22. R-2016-356 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Interlocal (ILA) Agreement Between Broward County, Florida, And The City Of Hollywood For A Feasibility Analysis, Preliminary Design, And Permitting Of A Reclaimed Water Supply Line Along Johnson Street, From N. Park Road To N. 66th Terrace (West Hollywood) In An Amount Not To Exceed $132,000.00 (City Project No. 16-7502) And To Amend The Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 23. R-2016-357 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. B&V 17-01 Between Black & Veatch Corporation And The City Of Hollywood To Develop And Implement Automation And SCADA Improvements For Optimization Of City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 The Oxygenation, The Chlorination, And The Effluent Pump Station Systems And Processes At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, In An Amount Of $299,973.00. To Amend The Approved Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Program, As Set Forth In Exhibit A (City Project No. 16-9416). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 24. R-2016-358 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 Waste Pro Of Florida, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Grit Pickup And Disposal Services For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $61,560.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 25. R-2016-359 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order Between Earthbalance Corporation And The City Of Hollywood For Jefferson Street Dune Renovation, For An Estimated Expenditure Of $157,350.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 26. R-2016-360 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Purchase Order Between Stingray Chevrolet And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Twenty-Four (24) 2017 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicles In The Amount Of $774,024.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 27. R-2016-361 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Ethanol-Blend Fuel Supply Agreement And Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Protec Fuel Management, LLC And The City Of Hollywood, As A Best Interest Exemption, For The Retro-Fitting Of The City’s Central Fueling Facility To Accommodate The Dispensing Of City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 The Environmentally Green, Ethanol-Based “E-85” Flex Fuel And Purchase Of E-85 Flex-Fuel At Favorable Pricing, At An Estimated Annual E-85 Fuel Expenditure Amount Of $350,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2016-341 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Right-Of-Way License Agreement, Between Carly Holding Corporation (Licensee) And The City Of Hollywood (Licensor) For Use Of The Public Right-Of-Way For Parking Adjacent To Property AT 1209 S. 30th Avenue, Based On A Four Year Term And First Year Annual Fee Of $2,831.47, Payable Annually In Advance, And Subject To Yearly Prevailing Market Rate Adjustments, If Any. ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the resolution from consideration. 9. R-2016-343 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Right-Of-Way License Agreement, Between Ralph Hawkins D/B/A Sea Legs Marina, Inc. (Licensee) And The City Of Hollywood (Licensor), For Use Of The Public Right-Of-Way For Parking At 5398 N. Ocean Drive, Based On A Ten Year Term And First Year Annual Fee Of $3,235.97, Payable Quarterly In Advance, And Subject To A Yearly Annual Escalation Of 3%. ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the resolution from consideration. 28. P-2016-067 Presentation By Joshua Kittinger, Human Resources Officer, Of Employees Hired September 1, Through November 30, 2016. Joshua Kittinger, Human Resources Officer, introduced the various employees hired September 1, through November 30, 2016. 29. P-2016-068 Presentation By George R. Keller, Jr., Assistant City Manager For Finance & Administration/Interim Director, Financial Services Department, To The City Of Hollywood, A Certificate Of Achievement For Excellence In Financial Reporting, Given By The Government Finance Officers Association. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration / Interim Director, Financial Services, presented a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting given by the City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 Government Finance Officers Association. 46. R-2016-376 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Purchase And Sale Agreement Between Pinnacle At Peacefield, Ltd And The City Of Hollywood And Provide a Local Government Loan Contribution Not To Exceed Five Hundred And Seventy-Eight Thousand Dollars ($578,000.00) For The Development Of An Affordable Senior Housing Project On Adams Street. Shiv Newaldass, Chief Development Officer, provided a presentation on the intent of the resolution and the proposed project. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 1:38 PM and returned at 1:40 PM. Keith Poliakoff, Attorney for Pinnacle, provided additional information on the proposed project. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 1:56 PM and returned at 1:58 PM. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street 2. Sandra Einhorn, 3821 N 51st Avenue 3. Andre Brown, 2316 Mayo Street 4. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street 5. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 2:17 PM and returned at 2:19 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Timothy Wheat, Regional V.P., Pinnacle Housing Group, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Jeffrey Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 47. R-2016-377 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Provide A Local Government Loan Contribution Not To Exceed Five Hundred And Seventy-Eight Thousand Dollars ($578,000.00) For That Certain Agreement Between Pinnacle At Peacefield, LLC And The City Of Hollywood And The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency For An Application Of Tax Credit Financing For The Development Of An Affordable Senior Housing Project On Adams Street. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street 2. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2016-340 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Executive The Attached Lease Agreement And Addendum Thereto (“Lease”) Between The State Of Florida Department Of Transportation (“Lessor”) And The City Of Hollywood (“Lessee”), For The Public Purpose Of Facilitating Commercial End-Uses Within The Rights-Of-Way Along The Western Perimeter Of US1 / Young Circle. Vice Mayor Hernandez left the meeting at 2:40 PM and returned at 2:43 PM. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided information on the intent of the resolution. Shiv Newaldass, Chief Development Officer, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. 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) 18. R-2016-352 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between A.J. Panzarella, LLC D/B/A Pazarella Waste & Recycling Services And The City Of Hollywood For Screenings And Shop Waste Disposal For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $170,400.40. 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 Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 20. R-2016-354 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Contract Between Sun Up Enterprises, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Construction Services Related To The Monroe Terrace Sewer Expansion, In The Amount Of $168,565.50; To Amend The Approved Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Program, As Set Forth In Exhibit A; And To Approve The Overall Project Funding For Construction, And Program Management Services For An Aggregate Amount Of $180,000.00 (City Project No. 16-7047E). 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 Blattner, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 30. 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) Jean-Paul Perez, Planning and Development Services Administrator, provided a presentation on the intent of the Ordinance. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened and City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 the following individuals expressed personals opinions/concerns. 1. Barry Sacharow, 2719 Lincoln Street 2. Tracy Lautenschlager, Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 3. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street Being there was no one else present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:48 PM and returned at 3:50 PM. Jeffrey Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Vice Mayor Hernandez left the meeting at 3:54 PM and returned at 3:58 PM. Alexandra Carcamo, Principal Planner, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Tomas Sanchez, Police Chief, responded to questions raised by the Commission. The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Case, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Case Vice Mayor Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2017-01 City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 31. 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. Commissioner Case left the meeting at 4:11 PM and returned at 4:12 PM. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration / Interim Director, Financial Services Department, explained the intent of the resolution and introduced the firms. William Blend and Eddie Castaneda, Moore Stephens Lovelace, provided a presentation on the qualifications of their firm. Eddie Castaneda, Moore Stephens Lovelace, responded to questions asked of them by the Commission. Shaun Davis, Davis and Associates, responded to questions asked of him by the Commission. Michael Futterman and Moises Ariza, Marcum LLP, provided a presentation on the qualifications of their firm. Michael Futterman and Moises Ariza, Marcum LLP, responded to questions asked of him by the Commission. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 5:03 PM and returned at 5:05 PM. The Commission recessed at 5:13 PM and reconvened at 5:23 with Vice Mayor Hernandez absent. Vice Mayor Hernandez returned at 5:25 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution ranking Marcum. LLC first and Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A. second. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner Blattner was opposed. 32. R-2016-362 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Establishment Of A Three Year Pilot Program For Parklets In The Downtown CRA To Be Administered By The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency In Conjunction With City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 The City’s Architecture And Engineering Division And Parking Division; Establishing Criteria For Permitted Locations, General Physical Requirements, Fabrication, Construction And Installation Standards; Establishing A Maximum Percentage Of Allocated Parking Spaces Under The Pilot Program; Establishing A Process For Evaluating And Reviewing Applications; Requiring Execution Of A Parklet Revocable License As A Condition Precedent To Construction, Installation And Operation Of A Parklet; Delegating Authority For Execution Of Parklet Revocable Licenses To The City Manager Or His Designee; Establishing Other Terms And Conditions Pursuant To The Parklet Revocable License; And Providing For An Effective Date. Jorge Camajo, CRA Executive Director, explained the intent of the resolution. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Hernandez, to amend the resolution to require that 25% of the area has to be landscaped. On a voice vote the motion failed 2-5. Commissioner Case, Commissioner Callari, Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor Levy were opposed. Dale Bryant, Landscape Architect, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to continue the Resolution until the January 18, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 48. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Sean Atkinson, 1106 N 31 Avenue 2. Benjamin Israel, African Diaspora Think Tank 3. Carlos Valnera, 2741 Polk Street City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 4. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street 5. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street 6. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street 7. Sylvie Perez, 5820 Polk Street 8. Betina August, 2719 Bruce Terrace 9. William Pendleton, 1811 N 49 Avenue 33. R-2016-363 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The “Nelly’s Corner” Plat, Being In The City Of Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, Generally Located North of Washington Street, East of State Road 7. (P-16-06). The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and Mayor Levy questioned if there were any objections to waiving them . There were no objections, and the quasi-judicial procedures were waived. Commissioner Callari and Vice Mayor Hernandez left the meeting at 6:36 PM. Luis Lopez, City Engineer, explained the intent of the resolution. Vice Mayor Hernandez returned to the meeting at 6:38 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Callari returned to the meeting at 6:41 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner Blattner was opposed. 34. R-2016-364 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing A Vice Mayor For A One Year Term. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Resolution appointing Commissioner Callari. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 35. R-2016-365 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Supplementary Pension Benefit Plan For Those City Employees City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 Affected By The Limitations Imposed By The Internal Revenue Code, Including Section 415. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 6:48 PM and returned at 6:49 PM. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration / Interim Director, Financial Services Department, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution conditioned on the implementation thereof resulting in the full and final resolution of the Civil Action. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 36. R-2016-366 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Establishing A One (1) Year Pilot Program For Food And Beverage Service On Hollywood Beach By Beach Resort Hotels, Pursuant To Section 99 Of The Hollywood Code Of Ordinances. Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, explained the intent of the resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 6:57 PM and returned at 6:59 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 7:04 PM and returned at 7:05 PM. Jeffrey Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Callari and left the meeting at 7:19 PM and returned at 7:20 PM. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Case, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 37. R-2016-367 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind The Renewal Policies For Primary And Excess Property Insurance, Flood Insurance, Public Officials Liability Insurance, Boiler And Machinery Insurance For A Not To Exceed Amount Of $1,517,882.00 For Which Quotes Were Solicited By Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 38. R-2016-368 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And If Awarded, Accept A Tri-Party Agreement With Children's Services Council Of Broward County, Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood And The City Of Hollywood For The 2017 Children's Services Council Of Broward County Maximizing Out Of School Time (MOST) Year-Round Grant In The Approximate Amount Of $1,500,000.00 To Conduct Four Year Round After School/Summer Programs; Authorizing The Required 5% Matching Funds To Be Paid From In-Kind Staff Services; Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To Amend The FY17 Operating Budget And Create Certain Accounts To Recognize Revenue And Appropriate Program Funding; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement(s). ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 39. R-2016-369 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 Tetra Tech, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Disaster Debris Monitoring Services For An Initial Period Ending March 30, 2018, In The Estimated Amount Of $5,000,000.00. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 40. R-2016-370 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Budgets Of Various Funds Of The Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget Adopted And Approved By Resolution 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; And Providing An Effective Date. Commissioner Biederman declared a voting conflict. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Kee Eng, Assistant Director of Budget and Finance, responded to questions raised by the Commission. 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 Biederman abstained. 41. R-2016-371 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement Between Liberia Economic And Social Development, Inc. (LES) And The City Of Hollywood For The Construction Of A Single Family Home At 5608 Wiley Street Using Home Investment Partnership Act Community Housing And Development Organization Set-Aside Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $81,666.30. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Clay Milan, Community Development Manager, 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) 42. R-2016-372 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreement Between Liberia Economic And Social Development, Inc. (LES) And The City Of Hollywood For The Construction Of A Single Family Home On Lot Block 9 (Greene Street) In The Liberia Neighborhood Using Home Investment Partnership Act Community Housing And Development Organization Set-Aside Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $89,336.55. City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 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) 43. R-2016-373 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached First Amendment To The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Agreements With Each Eligible Agency For An Additional Allocation Of Community Development Block Grant Funds In The Amount Of $75,000.00. 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) 44. R-2016-374 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 Two (2) Mobile Video Surveillance Trailers Containing CCTV And LPR Cameras, In An Amount Not To Exceed $95,000.00; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order Between Safeware, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For This Purchase. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 45. R-2016-375 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Master Equity Lease Agreement Package And Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Enterprise FM Trust, A Delaware Statutory Trust (“Enterprise”) And The City Of Hollywood, For The Lease Of Vehicles To Serve The Code Compliance Division For A Total 14 Month Term And An Estimated Total Amount Of $112,544.00. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 49. Vice Mayor Hernandez, District 2 Electric Box Commissioner Hernandez explained the electrical box on west side of Garfield Street and east side of Dixie Highway is an impediment to traffic City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 going west bound. He asked staff to look into the issue. Truck Traffic Commissioner Hernandez explained 19th Avenue between Hollywood Blvd and Washington Street on the south side is being used by trucks to avoid Young Circle. There is a school on Monroe Street with a flashing light on US1, but not on 19th Avenue. There needs to be a flashing light installed on 19th Avenue to stop the truck traffic. CRA Commissioner Hernandez explained he was not happy with the CRA Executive Director's response to his request for information which was not provided by the CRA, but from City staff. 50. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Vice Mayor Vice Mayor Callari thanked the Commission for nominating her as Vice Mayor. Chaminade/Madonna High School Vice Mayor Callari announced the Chaminade/Madonna High School football team made it to State finals, although they lost the game. Street Renaming Vice Mayor Callari explained she has been requested by residents in her district regarding the issue of renaming various streets. She requested support from the Commission to have a workshop to find out the costs to residents, costs to the City, the pros and cons to renaming various streets. Illegal Dumping Vice Mayor Callari explained she met with David Vasquez, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, about the pavilion between the Heico property and Rotary Park which has become an illegal dumping ground and is becoming an eye sore. She wants staff to address the issue. YMCA Vice Mayor Callari explained the swale behind the YMCA property where cars, especially the employees, are parking. There is no grass left, only dirt and it needs to be fixed. Flashing Speed Signs Vice Mayor Callari explained there are solar operated flashing speed City of Hollywood Page 18 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 signs in District 1, and she wants one installed in District 3 on Arthur Street and 46th Avenue between Johnson Street and Taft Street on 35th Avenue. Dog Show Vice Mayor Callari announced the Dog Show at Stan Goldman Park on February 11, 2017. Please mark your calendars for this event. No Bid Contracts Vice Mayor Callari explained she wants to find out how many no bid contracts we have in the City. Emails Vice Mayor Callari explained she checked her emails and she never received email from Maria Jackson. She asked Maria Jackson to recheck the email address and resend it to her. Happy Holidays Vice Mayor Callari wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukah. Street Renaming Vice Mayor Callari again requested support to have a workshop on street renaming. Mayor Levy supported the requested. 51. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Policy to Move Forward on Issues Commissioner Blattner explained the current policy has been if only two Commission members support an item, staff is directed to move forward on the issue. Commissioner Blattner explained his want to change this policy to simple majority, instead of two Commission members. Extensive discussion among members of the Commission on the number of Commission members to support an idea. Commissioner Blattner stated he is withdrawing this request and will work with the City Attorney on this issue. Vacation/Party Houses Commissioner Blattner stated he wants Commission support to have vacation rentals and party houses issues as a high priority for the City ’s lobbyists. He also asked for an opinion from Police Department on how many times they can visit a house before it is shut down, and for the Police Department to provide the information at the next Commission City of Hollywood Page 19 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 meeting. Vice Mayor Callari and Commissioner Sherwood supported the request. 52. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Vacation/Party House Contractor Commissioner Biederman explained the item on today’s agenda (R-2016-342) to hire a contractor to identify vacation rental property was approved. The duties should be expanded to have the contractor also notify all corporate owned properties in the city. City Manager Commissioner Biederman thanked Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, and his staff for all their work. Chaminade Madonna High School Commissioner Biederman congratulated Chaminade Madonna High School football team on their 11-1 season. Christmas Near the Beach Commissioner Biederman explained the Christmas Near the Beach event was postponed due to the weather. It has been rescheduled for this Saturday at 2:00 PM at ArtsPark at Young Circle. Arthur Street Commissioner Biederman explained Arthur Street runs thru District 5, and the residents are circulating a petition to get something done on the street regarding speeding. Turnpike & Hollywood Blvd Commissioner Biederman explained he will be contacting Shevrin Jones, State Representative, to have him contact FDOT, as the intersection at the Turnpike and Hollywood Blvd. had another accident . He also wants the Police Department to research the number of accidents that have occurred at this intersection. Signal Boxes Wraps Commissioner Biederman thanked Clay Milan, Community Development Manager, for speaking at the Driftwood Civic Association regarding the signal box wraps. Commissioner Biederman questioned why 68th Avenue and Hollywood Blvd. was not on the list. Happy Holidays Commissioner Biederman wished everyone a Happy Holiday. City of Hollywood Page 20 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 53. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Signal Boxes Wraps Commissioner Sherwood explained at 58th Avenue and Hollywood Blvd. the signal box wraps are to be paid for by the CRA because the CRA is placing the advertisement. Grants Commissioner Sherwood suggested the City needs to have more people looking for grants. She suggested contacting every college and university in the area to ask their students to intern and help the City look for grants. Happy Holidays Commissioner Sherwood wished everyone a Happy Holiday. 54. Commissioner Case, District 1 First Days as Commissioner Commissioner Case explained her first few weeks as a Commissioner. She explained she has toured City, had an orientation and ethics orientation, was in the City’s candy cane parade, and had many meetings with city staff and the Assistant City Managers. Commission Meeting Commissioner Case explained she is looking forward to the next Commission meeting. Email Address and Phone Number Commissioner Case announced that she wants the residents to know her email address, dcase@hollywoodfl.org and phone number 954-921-3233. Happy Holidays Commissioner Case wished everyone a Happy Holiday. Ground Hog Day Commissioner Case announced Ground Hog Day on February 2, 2017 at 6:30 AM. 55. Mayor Levy Commission Meeting Mayor Levy thanked everyone for their attendance at the Commission City of Hollywood Page 21 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 meeting today, as this was his first full meeting as Mayor. Traffic Pattern Mayor Levy stated the traffic pattern on Young Circle needs to be addressed and redone. He requested a report where the City can begin to discuss the alteration of signals. Jorge Camejo, CRA Executive Director, responded stating the CRA is addressing this issue and will come before the CRA Board. Neighborhood Improvements Mayor Levy explained the CRA has a neighborhood improvement effort with a paint program. He wants the CRA to bring forward a designated block area. Beach Re-nourishment Mayor Levy stated the north side of the beach needs to continue to address beach re-nourishment. Sidewalks Mayor Levy explained the residents are dissatisfied with the state of the sidewalks. He wants the City to identify proactively the areas which need to be fixed and how best to fix them. The damaged sidewalks are causing a lot of trip and fall accidents, and it is also a quality of life issue . Commissioner Hernandez supported the issue. Street Lights Mayor Levy explained residents want improvements to street lights. HOV Lane Mayor Levy stated staff needs to stay on top of the HOV lane issue, as accidents are occurring on I-95. He requested the report from the State on the issue. Events Mayor Levy explained he presented a proclamation to the World Boxing County Conference being held at the Diplomat Hotel. The Boulevard Heights choir and South Broward High School band were also present. Happy Holidays Mayor Levy wished everyone a Happy Holiday. 56. City Attorney Executive Session City of Hollywood Page 22 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2016 Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011 (8)(a), an executive session would be held on February 1, 2017 at 11:30 AM regarding the Icon Office Building, LLC. vs City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, Executive CRA Director and outside counsel. 57. City Manager Fire Station 45 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced Fire Station 45 is scheduled for demolition in January. Donation Boxes Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained there are donation boxes around City buildings for donations of children books, animal supplies, and toys, which will benefit various groups. City Hall Holiday Schedule Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, reviewed the scheduled of City Hall for the holidays with the closing for Christmas and New Year. Updates on Issues Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained in the new year the Commission will be getting updates on permitting, E-911, Code Compliance, conversion of septic to sewer, and other issues. Happy Holidays Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a Happy Holiday. 58. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 23