Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, October 18, 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 Alan Fallik, Acting City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 1:07 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 Note: Commissioner Blattner participated by telephone. 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 15. R-2017-310 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Agreement Between Condo Electric Motor Repair, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For Pump & Electric Motor Repairs In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $310,000.00. ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishamel, 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 Biederman, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2017-300 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 Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $75,000.00. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2017-301 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of February 1, 2017. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2017-302 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of February 15, 2017. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2017-303 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Supporting A Bill In The 2018 Florida Legislature To Make Texting While Driving A Primary Offense Under Florida Law; Providing For Conflicts; Further, Providing For An Effective Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2017-304 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Termination Of The Agreement With Ballard Partners For State Lobbying Services. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2017-305 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Contract Between Cosmos Construction Management, LLC/DBA CGC Group And The City Of Hollywood In The Amount Of $55,858.00 For The Rehabilitation Of The Van Buren Street Parking Area (Lot 8 And West Half Of Lot 7, Block 30) For Use By City Employees. City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2017-306 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Reimburse The Florida East Coast Railway, LLC For Railroad Grade Crossing Reconstruction Pursuant To The Taft Street And Monroe Street Crossing License Agreements Between The Florida East Railway Company And The City Of Hollywood In The (Estimated) Amount Of $237,706.06. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2017-307 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City of Hollywood, Florida, Approving General Fund Agency Grants To Certain Non-Profit Organizations Providing Social Services To City Of Hollywood Residents As Listed in Exhibit 1, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Appropriate Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement With Each Organization For A Total Allocation Of Funding Not To Exceed $180,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2017-288); And Further Authorizing The Department Of Financial Services To Create Accounts As Needed. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2017-308 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 2017 Assistance To Firefighters Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,500,000.00 To Purchase Fire Rescue Operational And/Or Training Equipment; Authorizing The Expenditure Of Matching Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000.00; Authorizing The Establishment Of Certain Accounts To Recognize And Appropriate The Grant Funding, If Awarded; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Any And All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement(s). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2017-309 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 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. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2017-311 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 Lhoist North America Of Alabama LLC And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Rice Size Quicklime In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $506,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. P-2017-053 A Proclamation In Recognition Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2017. Vice Mayor Callari read the proclamation in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2017. Karlene Chung, Women in Distress, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 18. P-2017-054 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National School Lunch Week - October 9 -13, 2017. Commissioner Blattner, who was participating by telephone, left the meeting at 1:12 PM. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of National School Lunch Week - October 9-13, 2017. Regina Woods, Hollywood Hills Elementary School Food Service Manager, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 19. P-2017-055 Presentation Of The October 2017 Diamond Service Award Recipient By The Diamond Service Award Selection Committee, And Recognition Of The October 2017 Diamond Service Award Nominees By The Diamond Service Award Selection Committee, And Presentation Of The City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 October 2017 Service Awards By Jennifer Solinger, Human Resources Administrator To City And CRA Employees In Recognition Of Their Years Of Service. Tami Thornton, Assistant Director of Human Resources, recognized the diamond service nominees. Tami Thornton, Assistant Director of Human Resources, read the commendation which resulted in Joann Hussey, Communications Manager, being selected as the October 2017 Diamond Service Award Recipient. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, presented the Diamond Service Award to Joann Hussey. Joann Hussey, Communications Manager, accepted the award and thanked the Commission, City Manager and her co-workers for the recognition. Jennifer Solinger, Human Resources Administrator, presented service awards to those employees who have achieved 30, 25, 20, 15, 10 and 5 years of service to the city. Mayor Levy and Vice Mayor Callari left the meeting at 1:51 PM. Mayor Levy and Vice Mayor Callari returned to the meeting at 1:52 PM. 20. P-2017-056 Presentation By Anne Hotte, Executive Director Greater Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce, On the Chamber’s Initiatives. Anne Hotte, Executive Director Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, provided a presentation on the chambers initiatives. Commissioner Blattner returned to the meeting by telephone at 2:00 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission and Anne Hotte responded to questions asked of her. 21. PO-2017-20 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Repealing Section 113.26(G) Of The Code Of Ordinances, Which Provides For The “Sunset” Of The Extended Hours License System For The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages; Providing For Retroactivity. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained the intent of the ordinance. Commissioner Blattner, who was participating by telephone, left the meeting at 2:09 PM. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Case Commissioner Hernandez Vice Mayor Callari Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Blattner Enactment No: O-2017-18 22. R-2017-312 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Five (5) Members To The Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement Board Of Supervisors. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained the resolution. Charles Flaxman, 3651 N 52 Avenue, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Commissioner Blattner returned to the meeting by telephone at 2:15 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission on the application process to solicit potential members. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Alan Fallik, Acting City Attorney, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to continue the Resolution to the November 15, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting. On a voice vote the motion passed 4-3. Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Case and Commissioner Sherwood were opposed. 23. R-2017-313 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Agreement Between Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. And City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 The City Of Hollywood For High Calcium Granular Quicklime In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $1,500,000.00. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 25. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 City Hall Parking Commissioner Biederman stated he noticed the Ben Gamla School parents continue to park in the City Hall parking lot, after repeated warnings. They are supposed to follow protocol and go thru the car line at the school. Commissioner Biederman requested there be enforcement on the parking instead of using drop off and pick up. 26. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Violent Incident Commissioner Sherwood questioned if the City is prepared for any violent incident similar to what happened in Las Vegas. She suggested the Police Department make a presentation. Debris Commissioner Sherwood stated she is happy the letter came in from the Congressional representatives explaining the debris contractor situation. 27. Commissioner Case, District 1 A1A Construction Commissioner Case announced on October 10, 2017 there was a groundbreaking ceremony on the upcoming A1A construction. Work will start this following Monday. Street Renaming Workshop Commissioner Case stated the street renaming workshop meeting was held today, and it went smoothly. She thanked everyone for their input. 28. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Hurricane Debris Commissioner Hernandez thanked the residents for their patience on the Hurricane debris pick up delays. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 Downtown Trees Commissioner Hernandez commented on trees being cut down in downtown Hollywood and how there will be a lack of shade. Happy Birthday Commissioner Hernandez wished a Happy Birthday to his sister, daughter and his new administrative assistant. Code Compliance Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Code Compliance officers for working Saturday and Sunday to address issues. 29. Vice Mayor Callari, District 3 Hurricane Debris Vice Mayor Callari thanked staff for all the work on hurricane debris removal. Commission In the Community Meeting Vice Mayor Callari stated the Commission in the Community meeting went well, the major topic was on debris removal on major roadways and by schools, it should be first priority. Civic Association Vice Mayor Callari announced tonight is the Hollywood Hills Civic Association meeting at David Park Community Center at 6:00 PM, which will have the Taste of Hollywood food event. South Broward High School Vice Mayor Callari stated she attended the alumni breakfast for the South Broward High School Bulldogs. Henry Graham Park Vice Mayor Callari expressed congratulations on the ribbon cutting ceremony at Henry Graham Park yesterday. Boys and Girls Club Vice Mayor Callari stated the Boys and Girls Club event was well attended. Halloween Vice Mayor Callari stated Halloween is coming up and encouraged everyone to be safe. Vice Mayor Callari announced the Hollyweird Halloween event downtown for the kids on October 28, 2017. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Vice Mayor Callari announced this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her best friend had breast cancer surgery yesterday, and everything went fine. 30. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Street Renaming Workshop Commissioner Blattner stated he was happy with the street renaming workshop this morning. 31. Mayor Levy Halloween Mayor Levy encouraged everyone to be safe during Halloween. Hurricane Debris Mayor Levy stated debris removal is a priority with the City, to clear debris as quickly as possible, there is still a lot of work to do. 32. Acting City Attorney Alan Fallik, Acting City Attorney, had no further comments. Commissioner Blattner, who was participating by telephone, left the meeting at 2:39 PM. 33. City Manager Debris Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an update on the debris removal process. The debris removal map is on the city's website as requested by the Commission and the community. New City Attorney Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an update on the hiring process for the new City Attorney. He explained there was a general consensus for a number one candidate. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, and seconded by Commissioner Biederman to authorize the City Manager to make an offer to the number one candidate. On voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2017 . City Manager Broward County Agreement Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, asked the City Commission for suggested items or ideas to include in the Broward County agreement. Budget Amendment Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated in collaboration with the CRA, the city has been able to preserve the five part time employees in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. The Commission can expect a budget amendment for their approval. The meeting recessed at 2:41 PM and reconvened at 5:07 PM with Commissioner Blattner absent. 24. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Joseph Kaplan, 2401 S Ocean Drive 2. Carlos Naranjo, 2741 Polk Street 3. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street 4. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street 5. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street 34. The meeting adjourned at 5:23 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 10