Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 19, 2017 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Traci Callari, Vice Mayor - District 3 Debra Case, Commissioner - District 1 Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2 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 April 19, 2017 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 1:12 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, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Vice Mayor 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 Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2017-097 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Process An Additional Payment Of $23,256.00 For The Premium On The City’s Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy For A Total Premium Of $227,477.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2017-098 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind Terrorism Insurance And Marina Operators Legal Liability Insurance Coverage For A Not To Exceed Amount Of $21,920.00. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2017-099 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The City Of Hollywood To Continue To Assist Hollywood Housing Authority As Set Forth Herein. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2017-100 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Design, Installation And Maintenance Of Decorative Wraps On Seven (7) Signalization Cabinets Within Florida Department Of Transportation Right Of Way; And Supporting The Execution Of The Attached Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement (CAFA) With The Department Of Transportation. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2017-101 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 - 8; Revising Operating Revenues, Authorizing Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments, Reauthorizing And Re-Appropriating Certain Funding; And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2017-087 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 Airgas, Inc. DBA Airgas USA, LLC And The City Of Hollywood For The Supply Of Liquid Oxygen For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $304,303.50. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 12. R-2017-103 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 Shrieve Chemical Company And The City Of Hollywood For The Supply Of Sulfuric Acid In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $430,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2017-104 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Inc. For Pipe Bursting Work Associated With A 16” Cast Iron Force Main Pipe Servicing Lift Station E-6 In An Estimated Amount Of $92,501.64 (Project No. 17-7082). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2017-105 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. For The Purchase Of Three (3) Thompson Pumps (Model 6JSVE-DIST-4LE2T-MC) For Stormwater Control Purposes In The Total Amount Of $156,120.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2017-106 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. EAC 17-01 Between EAC Consulting, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Water Main Replacement Program From Hollywood Boulevard To Taft Street Between State Road 7 And Florida’s Turnpike And From Johnson Street To Taft Street Between N. 56th Avenue And State Road 7, As Identified In The 2007 Water System Master Plan, In An Amount Not To Exceed $641,452.00 (Project No. 16-5137). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 16. R-2017-107 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Consent To Assignment Of The Agreement Between Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. And The City Relating To The Water Main Replacement Program Between Johnson Street And Taft Street And Between North 76th Terrace To North 66th Avenue (City Project No. 14-5125). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2017-108 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 JM Auto Parts Enterprises, Inc. D/B/A Napa Auto Parts And The City Of Hollywood For The Supply And Delivery Of Automotive And Truck Parts, Accessories And Supplies For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $190,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. P-2017-018 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Community Development Week, April 17 - April 22, 2017. Commissioner Biederman read the proclamation in recognition of National Community Development Week, April 17 - April 22, 2017. Clay Milan, Community Development Manager, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. Various beneficiaries of CDBG funding thanked the Commission for the recognition. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. 19. P-2017-019 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Paralyzed Veterans Of America Awareness Month - April 2017. Commissioner Blattner read the proclamation in recognition of Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Month - April 2017. Juan Perez, Paralyzed Veterans of America, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 20. P-2017-020 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Arbor Day - April 28, 2017. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 Commissioner Case read the proclamation in recognition of National Arbor Day - April 28, 2017. Karen Arndt, Assistant Director of Public Works, accepted the proclamation, thanked the Commission for the recognition and explained the activities planned for the day. Terry Tate, Vice Principal of Attucks Middle School, and Barry Faske, Green Team Advisory Board Member, thanked the Commission for the recognition. Mayor Levy announced the retirement of Jonathan Vogt, Assistant Director of Public Works, and thanked him for his thirty years of service to the City. 10. R-2017-102 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing A Donation Of Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds Pursuant To Florida’s Contraband Forfeiture Act In Support Of Community Organizations And Local Agencies Which Provide Drug Treatment, Drug Abuse Education, Drug Prevention, Crime Prevention And Safe Neighborhood Programs In The Amount Of $79,000.00 And Amending The Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget (R-2016-284) As Outlined In Exhibit 1. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Tomas Sanchez, Police Chief, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Mayor Levy, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 21. PO-2017-06 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 50, “Solid Waste And Recycling Management” Of The Code Of Ordinances Revising The Regulations Relating To Dumpsters And Dumpster Enclosures. Karen Arndt, Assistant Director of Public Works, explained 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, being there was no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Case Commissioner Hernandez Vice Mayor Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2017-04 23. P-2017-022 Presentation By Barry Faske, Green Team Advisory Committee Chair, On Recommendations From The Green Team Advisory Committee. Barry Faske, Green Team Advisory Board Chair, provided a presentation on recommendations from the Green Team Advisory Committee. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Commissioner Biederman requested staff to prepare an amendment to the ordinance as it relates to what constitutes a quorum of an advisory committee/board. Commissioner Sherwood supported the request. 24. R-2017-109 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 Port Consolidated, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood, For The Purchase Of Unleaded Gasoline And Diesel Fuel Delivered By Transport And Tankwagon For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $1,850,500.00. Sylvia Glazer, Director of Public Works, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor 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 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 2:12 PM. The Commission recessed at 2:13 PM and reconvened at 4:50 PM with all members of the Commission present. 22. P-2017-021 Presentation By The Youth Ambassador Program Of Their 2017 Video Project Highlighting The Dangers Of Underage Drinking And Driving. Vice Mayor Callari explained the work of the Youth Ambassador Program and introduced the students. Giomani Brooks, Amanda Alvarez and Tyler Plante, Youth Ambassador Program members, presented a video they produced on the dangers of teen drinking and driving. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. 25. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Clive Taylor, 1516 Grant Street 2. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street 3. David Optekar, 480 SW 55th Terrace, Plantation 4. Joseph Carvalho, 2505 Madison Street 26. Vice Mayor Callari, District 3 Youth Ambassadors Vice Mayor Callari thanked Hollywood Youth Ambassador Members for a job well done and acknowledged Mel Standley, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, for his help and Tomas Sanchez, Police Chief, as well. Vacation Rentals Vice Mayor Callari stated that vacation rentals are a big issue everywhere. She hopes the City will come up with a plan to start resolving the issues. Broward League of Cities Vice Mayor Callari explained tomorrow night at the Broward League of Cities dinner they will be awarding four scholarships to local students, one of which is from South Broward High School. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 5:15 PM. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 C-10 Canal Vice Mayor Callari stated the C-10 canal needs to be cleaned up from invasive plants. She wants to set up a volunteer program to clean it up. Charter Schools Vice Mayor Callari stated she received information about charter schools, and questioned if the City has a limit, boundaries or separation requirements for charter schools. The City needs to focus on our current public schools to improve them. She suggested having a limit to the number of charter schools, as they feel they should be property tax exempt. Code Compliance Vice Mayor Callari stated there is a lot more to do on code compliance, need to address concerns and violations. She hopes in the new budget there will be Code officers to help address these issues. Prom Promise Vice Mayor Callari explained the Prom Promise event on Friday at 1:00 PM at McArthur High School, to address drinking and driving, texting and driving, on how important it is to address these issues with our youth. Prisoner Transport Vice Mayor Callari asked for a status report regarding the prisoner transport. Tomas Sanchez, Police Chief, stated the prisoner transport just opened this past Monday. BSO is having troubles staffing the evening shift, but they are working on it. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained staff will be putting back all police and code officers in the upcoming budget. 27. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Commission in the Community Commissioner Blattner announced he will be going to Washington, DC with Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to meet with the Federal Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Broward Congressional delegation so he will miss the Commission in the Community meeting. R-2017-095 Commission Rules of Procedure Commissioner Blattner explained he was on the prevailing side of the vote for item R-2017-095 which was voted upon at the April 5, 2017 Commission meeting regarding Commission Rules of Procedure for items coming before the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 5:22 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner to reconsider the vote regarding R-2017-095, Commissioner Case seconded the motion. . Jeffrey Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information. ACTION: On voice vote, the motion to reconsider R-2017-095 failed 4-3. Commissioner Hernandez, Vice Mayor Callari and Commissioner Biederman were opposed. A 5/7 vote was required to pass the motion as it is a non-agenda item. . Development Process Commissioner Blattner commented on the recent budget workshop where the various projects coming on the tax rolls were discussed . Commissioner Blattner commented on the process for developers coming to the City and asked for support to have a presentation on the rezoning of State Road 7/441 and the Transit Oriented Corridor (TOC) either on the May 4th or the May 19th Commission meeting to answer these questions. Mayor Levy supported the request. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained there have been various presentations and information on the State Road 7/441 and the TOC, but staff will have a presentation on the next agenda. 28. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Earth Day Commissioner Biederman invited the public to the Boulevard Heights Community Center on April 22, 2017 for the Eagle Scout project for Earth Day. Youth Ambassador Program Commissioner Biederman stated the Youth Ambassador Program video shown earlier was great. Vacation Rentals Commissioner Biederman explained he received an email from Terry Cantrell regarding the house at 929 N Southlake which is being rented out. Residential properties which are rented out daily or monthly are now City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 turned into a commercial property. He believes commercial properties should be required to have enhanced landscaping. Commissioner Biederman requested support to have staff identify ways to mandate enhanced landscaping on residential properties turned into commercial properties. He also wants to file a lawsuit against owners of 929 N Southlake for being a nuisance. Vice Mayor Callari supported the request. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, stated the City is actively issuing a code citation to the owners for conducting a commercial enterprise in a residential area in violation of the code which is the next appropriate step, rather than filing a lawsuit. Commissioner Biederman requested identifying all the problem houses and properties and bring it back in 30 days. Commissioner Hernandez explained he spoke to Broward County Commissioner Furr about legislation talking about vacation rentals, not party houses; there is a box on Air B and B website which can be checked, not to allow party houses. This is a way if the legislation is not addressed on the distinction between party houses versus vacation rentals. Discussion ensued among the Commission on removing people from party houses. Tomas Sanchez, Police Chief, clarified the process on addressing party houses enforcement. Parking Downtown Commissioner Biederman stated he wants to start charging for parking downtown by removing free parking, adjusting the rates in the garage, start charging on street parking fees. He suggested having a shuttle from garages. This could be in the FY 2018 budget, or at least include it in the workshop. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated these issues will be included in the upcoming parking workshop. 29. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Vacation Rentals/Party Houses Commissioner Sherwood stated she received a letter from resident who has a vacation rental/party 1,400 sq. ft. house next door, with five bedrooms. Commissioner Sherwood suggested a $1,000.00 fee for a vacation rental business license tax. The building code requires 70 square feet minimum size for a bedroom, which she feels is too small. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 She feels the minimum size should be increased by at least double . There needs to be a review of the building code to address these issues. Commissioner Sherwood stated she wants to increase the noise ordinance fine violation fee, double it for first time, triple it for second time and take away their license for third time. Downtown Parking Commissioner Sherwood suggested offering free parking for employees and owners of businesses who register their vehicles to park in the City ’s garages. 30. Commissioner Case, District 1 Vacation Rentals Commissioner Case explained the need to watch the legislature on vacation rentals, and agreed on vacation rentals vs. party house issue . Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, explained a recent case of multi parties and the thresholds on what can be done. Youth Ambassador Program Commissioner Case thanked the Hollywood Youth Ambassadors who have participated in the program. Good Luck Commissioner Case wished Jon Vogt, Deputy Director of Public Works, good luck on his retirement. Volunteers Commissioner Case thanked the city volunteers and announced the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony is tomorrow evening, as she is sorry she will be unable to attend. Earth Day Commissioner Case announced Earth Day is Saturday. The Sierra Club will be doing a fund raiser at the Anne Kolb Center on Saturday. 31. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Happy Birthday Commissioner Hernandez wished a Happy Birthday to Vice Mayor Callari. United Neighbors Meeting Commissioner Hernandez announced the United Neighbors Civic Association meeting is tomorrow at 7:00 PM at McNicol Community City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 Center. Parking Requirements Commissioner Hernandez stated in the Regional Activity Center the parking requirements were changed from 1.5 spaces to 1 space per apartment, not bedroom, and he wants to change it back. Staffing Commissioner Hernandez explained the Police Department is doing a good job in their responses, but the department needs more personnel, as it took two hours to respond to a theft call. There needs to be more Police Officers per zone. Commissioner Hernandez explained the City also needs more Code Compliance Officers. He suggested the officers look at the severity of the violations. Police Officers are having a hard time with party houses, but doing the best they can. 32. Mayor Levy Thanked Everyone Mayor Levy thanked everyone again for everything they do for the community Youth Ambassadors Mayor Levy thanked the Youth Ambassadors for participating in today ’s meeting. Vacation Rental Software Mayor Levy asked for an update on the registration company who will be enforcing the vacation rentals, party houses, and the license registration. Federal Highway Mayor Levy stated the Federal Highway maintenance is an issue and wants to see a better looking corridor. 33. City Attorney Leave of Absence Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, stated he is happy to be back after his leave of absence. He explained that he watched the meetings on the internet, and Commissioner Hernandez’s comments on EAP. Mr. Sheffel explained he reached out to EAP the first week, he attended all the sessions the EAP personnel felt were needed. 34. City Manager City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 Youth Ambassadors Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, welcomed the Youth Ambassadors who were at the meeting today. Hollywood Business Council Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained the need to dissolve the Hollywood Business Council. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provided more information on the requirements to dissolve the Hollywood Business Council. The council needs to be created and must do certain things to be dissolved. One person on this council is a Commission member. Commissioner Biederman volunteered to be the City’s representative on the council. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner to nominate Commissioner Biederman to be the City’s representative on the Hollywood Business Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and on voice vote passed unanimously. (7-0) . Special Olympics Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked the police officers for participating in the Special Olympics flame of torch run tomorrow morning. Being Green Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained the Department of Public Works staff, and the Recycling Coordinator, are catching people being green using various methods and giving them awards. Fantastic Friday Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Fantastic Friday events at the ArtsPark this Friday. Hazardous Waste Disposal Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced this Sunday is the household hazardous waste disposal and electronics drop off event at City Hall. City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 35. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 14