Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, May 17, 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 - Final May 17, 2017 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, May 7, 2017 at 1:08 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 6. R-2017-123 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Reject All Proposals Received For Solicitation Number RFP-4541-17-RL For The Sale Of City-Owned Property. ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the resolution from consideration. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2017-122 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind The Renewal for Marina Hull Coverage, For A Not To Exceed Amount Of $8,028.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Blattner and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2017-124 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2017 Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Reinstatement Of And Amendment To Real Estate Lease Between FDG Flagler Station II, LLC And The City Of Hollywood For Parking, Beautification, And Signage For A Two (2) Year Period In The Amount Of $26,258.02. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Blattner and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2017-125 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Extend The Contract Between Pioneer Construction Management Services, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood, For The Continuation Of The 50/50 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program And Implementation Of Additional Sidewalk Improvement Projects (Project Bid Number PW-16-011) Under The Capital Improvement Program, In An Amount Not To Exceed $361,391.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Blattner and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8A. R-2017-146 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Extending The Agreement For An Additional Ninety (90) Day Period Between Regions Security Services, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Uniformed, Armed And Unarmed Security Guard Services - Citywide For An Estimated Amount Of $95,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Blattner and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2017-126 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Reciprocal Use Agreement Between The City And School Board Of Broward County, Florida For The Reciprocal Use Of Facilities. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Blattner and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2017-127 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 Law Enforcement Justice Assistance Grant (Countywide) In The Approximate Amount Of $20,000.00 For City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2017 Reimbursement Of Overtime Costs Incurred For Participation In The Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale Airport Active Shooter Incident; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Any And All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; And Amending The Operating Budget As Outlined In Exhibit 1 If Awarded. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 11. R-2017-128 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Canceling The Bid For The Belt Filter Press Control Panel Upgrade Project At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, Declaring That Competitive Bids For This Project Would Not Be In The City’s Best Interest, And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Andritz Separation, Inc. In The Amount Of $284,998.00; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Addendum To The City Of Hollywood Terms And Conditions; And To Amend The Approved Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Program, As Set Forth In Exhibit A. (City Project No. 17-9621). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Blattner and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2017-129 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Increase The Attached Blanket Purchase Order (B002419) Between Odyssey Manufacturing Company And The City Of Hollywood For Sodium Hypochlorite From $121,200.00 To An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $223,200.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Blattner and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. P-2017-033 Proclamation In Recognition Of Historic Preservation Month - May 2017. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of Historic Preservation Month - May 2017. Terry Cantrell, Historic Preservation Board, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 14. P-2017-034 Presentation By The Department Of Development Services In Honor Of The 2017 Historic Preservation Award Recipients. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2017 Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, and Terry Cantrell, Historic Preservation Board Member, presented the 2017 Historic Preservation Awards to the various recipients. 18. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Happy Anniversary Commissioner Biederman wished his wife Happy Anniversary. Police Commissioner Biederman thanked the Police Department for a quick response yesterday and their professionalism. Wayne Arnold Commissioner Biederman asked for a moment of silence in memory of his political mentor Wayne Arnold. 19. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Parking Workshop Commissioner Sherwood stated the information presented at the Parking workshop needs to move forward soon. 20. Commissioner Case, District 1 Leadership Hollywood Commissioner Case stated the Leadership Hollywood event held at ArtsPark was a great event. Commissioner Case stated tomorrow is Government Day at City Hall for Leadership Hollywood. Drones Commissioner Case asked if the City is going to be dealing with drones and how the City’s policies will relate to drones. 21. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Parking Workshop Commissioner Hernandez stated it was a great Parking workshop meeting held today. He stated the City needs to move forward with a shuttle from downtown to the beach. Police Department Commissioner Hernandez commended the Police Department on doing their jobs under difficult situations. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2017 Fire Department Commissioner Hernandez commended the Fire Department on the car wash fundraiser this past weekend. Fire Station 45 Commissioner Hernandez asked for a progress report on Fire Station 45. City Attorney’s Office DPVs Commissioner Hernandez questioned the emails sent between the City Manager’s office and the City Attorney regarding the City Attorney Office DPVs and other prior year DPVs. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, responded to Commissioner Hernandez's questions regarding the payment of DPV's. Commissioner Hernandez stated he has copies of the documents and will provide them. 22. Vice Mayor Callari, District 3 Historic Preservation Board Vice Mayor Callari congratulated the Historic Preservation Board for all their hard work. Young Circle Road Way Study Vice Mayor Callari announced the Young Circle Road Way Study meeting will be held Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM at Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, and invited everyone to attend to give their input. Orangebrook Proposal Vice Mayor Callari stated she attended the Park East Civic Association meeting in which the developer presented a proposal on their vision for the Orangebrook Golf & Country Club location. She is looking forward to everyone working together on whatever is going to happen at this location. Students Vice Mayor Callari suggested the City needs to recognize the students from Chaminade/Madonna High School for their rescue efforts. City Attorney’s Office DPVs Vice Mayor Callari stated she also saw the email regarding the City City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2017 Attorney’s office DPVs. Vice Mayor Callari questioned the expenditures mentioned in the email. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Finance & Administration, responded stating the information in the email is factual, accurate and unchanged and it needs to be addressed. 23. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Gas Stations Commissioner Blattner stated he has attended various TAC meetings and there have been numerous requests for gas stations in the City . Commissioner Blattner asked the Commission for support on distance separation for gas stations similar to convenience stores . Commissioner Sherwood and Vice Mayor Callari supported the request. City Attorney’s Office DPVs Commissioner Blattner commented on issues in the City Attorney’s office and the stress it is creating. He suggested the City Attorney, City Manager and Commission resolve this issue by asking for the resignation of the City Attorney and the creation of a separation agreement. Commissioner Callari agreed to the request. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission regarding the resignation of the City Attorney and the creation of a separation agreement. Vice Mayor Callari left the meeting at 1:59 PM and returned at 2:01 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission regarding the resignation of the City Attorney and the creation of a separation agreement. ACTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari to ask for the resignation of the City Attorney and work with the City Manager on the separation agreement and to come back later today with the results. The motion died due to lack of a second. ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Blattner to have the City Attorney and City Manager work on the separation agreement for the City Attorney and to have the agreement come back to the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2017 Extensive discussion ensued among members of the Commission regarding the motion. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Finance & Administration, responded stating the City Attorney will bring the item before the Commission for authorization if needed. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission regarding the resignation of the City Attorney, the creation of a separation agreement and the DPVs to be paid. Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, suggested a meeting with the City Manager to resolve this issue and come to a conclusion. ACTION: The motion and second were withdrawn. The City Attorney agreed to meet with the City Manager to work on his separation agreement with the Commission. 24. Mayor Levy Mayor Levy had no further comments. 25. City Attorney Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, had no further comments. 26. City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, had no further comments. The Commission recessed at 2:40 PM and reconvened at 4:33 PM with all members of the Commission present. 15. P-2017-035 Presentation By The Hollywood Education Advisory Committee And The Broward Education Foundation, Inc. Recognizing Local Teacher Recipients Of Education Grants From The City Of Hollywood And The Broward Education Foundation, Inc. For The 2017-2018 School Year. Clay Milan, Community Development Manager, explained the purpose of the awards and introduced Gilbert Amador and Ann Murray. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2017 Gilbert Amador, Education Advisory Board Chair, and Ann Murray, Broward County School Board Member, presented the awards to the various teacher recipients. 16. P-2017-036 Presentation By Driftwood Middle School’s Green Team On The School’s “Trash On Your Back” Challenge. Lindsey Nieratka, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, explained the school's "Trash on your Back" challenge and introduced various students from Driftwood Middle School participating. The Commission recessed at 4:51 pm and reconvened at 5:00 pm with all members of the Commission present. 17. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS 1. Barry Faske, 1357 Van Buren Street 2. Jeff Marano, Broward County PBA 3. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street 4. Sam Haniff 5. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street 6. Howard Sher, 4223 Van Buren Street 7. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street 8. Andre Brown, 2316 Mayo Street 9. Elaine Franklin, 1821 N 17th Court 10. Jaime Mardis, 5315 Arthur Street . City Manager City Attorney Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided information regarding the City Attorney separation agreement. 27. The meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2017 City of Hollywood Page 9