Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, March 21, 2018 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Debra Case, Vice Mayor - District 1 Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2 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 Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 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: Vice Mayor Debra Case, Commissioner 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 Callari, seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2018-076 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 6, 2017. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2018-077 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 18, 2017. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2018-078 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 20, 2017. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2018-079 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 27, 2017. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2018-080 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Green Team To Solicit Donations In Support Of Their Outreach Activities, Including Funtastic Friday Goes Green And Educational Lecture Series. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2018-082 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Unit Price Contract With TV Diversified, LLC For Manhole Repair Services Related To The Gravity Sewer System Condition Assessment, Renewal, And Replacement Program, As Identified In The 2007/2008 Wastewater System Master Plan, In The Amount Of $331,375.00 (Project No. 17-7086). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2018-083 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. H&S 18-03 With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. For Miscellaneous Professional Engineering And Administrative Services, On An As-Needed Basis, In An Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program. (Project No. 18-1329). City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2018-084 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Order With Pantropic Power Inc. For Public Utilities Generator Preventative Maintenance And Repair Services, For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $146,660.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2018-085 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 With Cathedral Corporation For An Additional Six Month Period For Utility Bill Printing And Mailing Services For An Estimated Amount Of $132,500.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2018-086 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Amended Agreement With Protec Fuel Management, LLC To Provide E-85 Flex-Fuel By Increasing The Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $350,000.00 To $535,000.00 For The Remainder Of The Current-Term, And An Increase Of $110,507.57 For The Previous Year (2017). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2018-081 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 $7,000.00 For Reimbursement Of Overtime Costs Incurred For Participation In The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Active Shooter Incident; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements, And If Awarded, Amending The FY 2018 Operating Budget (R-2017-288) For The Police Grants Fund (Fund 13). City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Derik Alexander, Police Major, explained the intent of the resolution. 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) 16. P-2018-010 Presentation By Representatives From The Department Of Public Works And Florida Power & Light To Provide Information And Answer Questions Related To A Florida Power & Light LED Street Light Conversion Program For 5,788 Street Lights Within The City Of Hollywood. Sylvia Glazer, Director of Public Works, provided an introduction on the presentation and proposed program. Gregory Gibson, Assistant Director of Public Works, and Francisco Arbide, FPL Business Development Manager, provided a presentation on a Florida Power & Light LED street light conversion program. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Andreal Pierre, 1901 N Federal Highway 2. Carly Dobbrum, 4401 Polk Street Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 1:43 PM and returned at 1:46 PM. Chris O'Brien, Police Chief, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. 17. R-2018-087 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Two Members To The Hollywood Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners. Anthony Grisby, Community Development Program Adminisrator, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution appointing Jared Anton and Maria Diaz. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 18. R-2018-088 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. CTA 18-01 With Craven Thompson And Associates, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Driftwood Septic-To-Sewer Conversion Phase 1, In The Amount Of $1,055,170.88; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program. (Project No. 17-7085). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Jitendra Patel, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 19. R-2018-089 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Agreements And Blanket Purchase Order With AT&T Services, Inc. For Wired Communications Services In An Estimated Aggregate Amount Of $910,000.00 For A Three Year Term. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 20. R-2018-090 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Interagency Agreement With The School Board Of Broward County, Et Al., For The Sharing Of Information Regarding Juvenile Offenders. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 21. R-2018-091 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Considering Settlement Of The Case Of “Hurwit V. City” In View Of Verdict In Favor Of City And City’s Entitlement To Recover Attorney’s Fees And Court Costs. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, explained the intent of the resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution directing the City Attorney to pursue the collection of all fees. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner Callari was opposed. 22. R-2018-092 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing City Commission Members As The Voting And Alternate Voting Delegates For The Broward County League Of Cities For 2018. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution appointing Commissioner Callari as the voting delegate; and Commissioner Sherwood as first alternate and Commissioner Hernandez as second alternate. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 24. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Case and left the meeting at 2:19 PM. He returned to the meeting at 2:20 PM. General Obligation Bond (GOB) Commissioner Sherwood complimented staff on their hard work preparing for the GOB workshop today. She assured the residents she understands their concerns regarding improvements to Orangebrook Golf Club. Commissioner Sherwood suggested a hotel be built to help sustain the Orangebrook property. Charter Review Committee Commissioner Sherwood stated the Charter Review Committee is looking into suggestions being proposed on limitations to sell or lease city property. Happy Easter and Happy Passover Commissioner Sherwood wished everyone a Happy Easter and Happy Passover. Marshmallow Drop Commissioner Sherwood announced the Marshmallow Drop will be on Saturday, April 24, 2018 at the Boulevard Heights Community Center. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 25. Vice Mayor Case, District 1 Tree Planting Vice Mayor Case stated she attended the Avant Garde Academy School tree planting in memory of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students. The school plans to plant one tree each year for the next seventeen years in memory of those lost. A1A Vice Mayor Case thanked Chris O'Brien, Police Chief, for working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and providing updates regarding the traffic issues on A1A during the construction. General Obligation Bond (GOB) Vice Mayor Case stated she wanted to impress upon the residents that the GOB is a great thing for the city and residents. Residents can provide updates and could help in spreading the word on the benefits of the GOB. Charter Review Committee Vice Mayor Case announced the next Charter Review Committee meeting will be April 3, 2018 and invited everyone to provide their input to the committee. Cardboard Boat Race Vice Mayor Case asked everyone who was interested in having the cardboard boat race brought back, to contact her or the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. Happy Easter and Happy Passover Vice Mayor Case wished everyone a Happy Easter and Happy Passover. 26. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 N 13th Avenue Traffic Commissioner Hernandez stated he met with Neil Rosenblum, resident, regarding the N 13th Avenue traffic as it is nonstop, the majority of the traffic is not local, but cut thru. He suggested putting a dead end street on Tyler Street or Polk Street at N 13th Avenue. Commissioner Hernandez also wants to address the left turn arrow on 13th Avenue and Hollywood Blvd due to the many accidents. Downtown CRA Trees Commissioner Hernandez stated in the Downtown CRA during the City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 construction of the festoon lighting, the new trees installed were not done correctly. Commissioner Hernandez stated he asked John Harris, resident, to inspect the trees which he did, stating the trees are substandard. Commissioner Hernandez stated he has a concern about the construction manager at risk for this project as they are not doing their job and the CRA should not accept trees which are inferior in quality Happy Easter Commissioner Hernandez wished everyone a Happy Easter. Police & Fire Departments Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Police and Fire Departments for all their efforts for the “Tip a Cop” program yesterday for Special Olympics Florida. 27. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Hollywood Hills Civic Association Commissioner Callari announced the Hollywood Hills Civic Association meeting tonight at David Park at 7:00 PM, Mayor Levy will be the guest speaker. Youth Ambassadors Commissioner Callari announced the Youth Ambassadors of Hollywood were asked to participate in another project. Their project is to spread the joy with random acts of kindness called “Hollywood Happy Day”. The event will be held at the ArtsPark on Monday evening and everyone is invited. Dumpster Enclosures Commissioner Callari stated she is receiving complaints on the homeless using the dumpster enclosures for bathrooms, shelters and sleeping. General Obligation Bond (GOB) Commissioner Callari stated the GOB discussion was great today, she understands that the ParkEast residents are upset regarding the Orangebook Golf Course not being on the recommendations list for improvements. Commissioner Callari stated she is in full support of the golf course. Apollo Middle School Commissioner Callari requested an update on the Apollo Middle School situation. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 50/50 Sidewalk Program Commissioner Callari stated the 50/50 Sidewalk Program is still in effect and she is concerned about residents not maintaining their sidewalks in the interim until the General Obligation Bond (GOB) improvements are made. Sidewalks need to be fixed as they are a safety issue. Darryl Richards Commissioner Callari expressed her condolences on the passing of Darryl Richards, Firefighter, to the Fire Department and his family. 28. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 General Obligation Bond (GOB) Commissioner Blattner stated a lot of time and effort went into today's presentation on the GOB. Commissioner Blattner commented on the number of community centers listed in the GOB, as not every neighborhood needs a community center, if there is not a great need. Master Plans Commissioner Blattner thanked Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, for getting the Neighborhood Master Plans updated, as this was a difficult task due to the lack of participation at civic associations. She used an online survey which had great results. Gun Violence Commissioner Blattner announced on Saturday the students are going to Washington, D.C. to march against gun violence. These children are making a difference. Happy Easter and Happy Passover Commissioner Blattner wished everyone a Happy Easter and Happy Passover. 29. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Thank You Commissioner Biederman thanked Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, and the entire City Manager's team for their work on the General Obligation Bond (GOB) presentation. Snipe Signs Commissioner Biederman stated at the Boulevard Heights Civic meeting there was a discussion that snipe signs are getting bad again . Commissioner Biederman stated there was a previous snipe sign contest and he suggested having the contest again. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 Shopping Cart Ordinance Commissioner Biederman stated he wants to tighten up the shopping cart ordinance with a provision to have stores implement a mechanism so the carts cannot leave the parking lot. In District 5 there is a store with shopping carts that are all over the place. Opioid Drug Problems Commissioner Biederman stated the City is having a major problem with opium and liquid heroin drug overdoses. It was questioned what the City is doing to provide victim advocate support for the victims’ families, and what can be done to reduce the overdoses. Graffiti Commissioner Biederman stated there has been an uptick in graffiti, and he hopes the graffiti buster is still active to address the issues. General Obligation Bond (GOB)/Revenue Bonds Commissioner Biederman stated he wants to use revenue bonds for improvements to Orangebrook Golf Course without any commercial development to the property. The bond would be funded with an increase in fees. Marshmallow Drop Commissioner Biederman thanked the City Manager for funding the marshmallow drop. 30. Mayor Levy Darryl Richards Mayor Levy expressed his sympathy to Chief Pratt and the Fire Department for the loss of Darryl Richards, Firefighter, as he was very much appreciated. Gun Violence Mayor Levy announced Hollywood students will be participating in the “March For Our Lives” march on Saturday in Washington D.C. The movement is to pursue safer schools and communities against gun violence. School Resource Officer (SRO) Mayor Levy stated the school safety conversations are continuing, and SRO's are needed in every school. Mayor Levy stated he requested at a previous meeting the mandate to have SRO’s in every school also apply to charter schools. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated the city has limited capacity to regulate charter schools and private schools, but at the next Commission meeting a resolution will be on the agenda regarding this issue. Opioid Litigation Mayor Levy stated other counties and cities have joined a class action suit filed against opioid manufacturers, and he asked for Commission support for the City Attorney to inquire for the City of Hollywood to join in the litigation. Commissioner Sherwood and Commissioner Callari supported the request. General Obligation Bond (GOB) / Tour Mayor Levy stated as part of the GOB the Department of Development Services would be moving to the second floor of the new library. He stated he took a tour of the second floor of the library and encouraged his colleagues to do the same. Mayor Levy also encouraged the Commission to visit all the GOB sites, and suggested a collective tour, so they know the conditions at all the sites listed in the GOB. Commissioner Callari suggested also including all the vacant land including the Brownsfield as part of the tour as there is commission interest. Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Biederman and Commissioner Sherwood supported the request for a tour. Downtown Trees Mayor Levy commented on Commissioner Hernandez having the Downtown trees inspected by John Harris, using his expertise. Commissioner Hernandez stated if the city wants to hire him, his is in support. Jorge Camejo, CRA Executive Director, stated the CRA is working to remove seven of the trees. 31. City Attorney School Resource Officer (SRO) Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he will be bringing forward a resolution mentioned earlier regarding the mandate to have SRO’s in every charter school. 32. City Manager Apollo Middle School Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the issue at Apollo Middle City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 School has been resolved, it was determined to be a hoax. Park Road Site Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the Park Road site is out for RFP for the next 60 days, and the Cone of Silence is now in effect. Board Appointments Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the City Clerk’s office is accepting applications for advisory board appointments. The Commission will make the appointments on May 22, 2018 at 3:30 PM. Charter Review Committee Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced there will be a Joint Workshop with the Commission and Charter Review Committee on April 11, 2018 for the Commission to discuss the issues with the Committee. Gino’s Food Service Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated he sent an email to the Commission regarding Gino's being unable to continue to provide food service at City Hall. Mayor Levy stated he spoke with Gino and he thanked staff for being so welcoming during his years here. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the City is looking for another vendor to provide the services, if anyone is interested they should contact the procurement office. GOB Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked his staff for all their hard work on the General Obligation Bond (GOB) presentation today. Darryl Richards Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, expressed his condolences to Firefighter Darryl Richards’ family, it was a great loss to the family and city. Gino’s Food Service Mayor Levy stated as indicated in the email from the City Manager, there might be a desire to discuss this issue and he questioned the process to procure another vendor. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, reviewed the process and selection. Paul Basser, Director of Procurement & Compliance, reviewed the process and suggested the use of food trucks in the interim until a vendor is selected. City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2018 Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission on the food vendor for City Hall and the use of food trucks. It was the consensus of the Commission not to use food trucks and to go through the vendor process. The Commission recessed at 3:13 PM and reconvened at 5:09 PM, with all members present. 23. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Luis Donde, 1830 Radius Drive 2. Jolanta Jezierski, 1040 N 70th Avenue 3. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street 4. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street 5. Tom Lander, 3186 Roosevelt Street 6. Brenda Livingston, 3157 Johnson Street 7. Claire Garret, 3148 Calle Largo Drive 8. Helen Chervin, 2417 Adams Street 9. Matthew Gouthro, 2330 N 60 Terrace 10. Crystal Corenphehy 11. Eniz Vid, 1720 Jeffrson Street 12. Clifton Day, 157 Calle Largo Drive 13. Dana Furman & Rotem Raz, Youth Ambassadors 14. Geomani Brooks, Youth Ambassador 33. The meeting adjourned at 5:49 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 13