Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingHollywood, FL · April 4, 2018
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, April 4, 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 April 4, 2018
. The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 1:03 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
11. R-2018-100 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 18-02 With Craven
Thompson And Associates, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering
Services For The Driftwood Septic To Sewer Conversion Phase II, In The
Amount Of $972,358.08; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year
2018 Capital Improvement Program (Project No. 18-7088).
ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the resolution
from consideration.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Callari, seconded
by Vice Mayor Case, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion
passed unanimously. (7-0)
5. R-2018-094 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of October 4,
2017
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ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
6. R-2018-095 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of October
18, 2017.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
7. R-2018-096 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached
Railroad Reimbursement Agreement with Florida Department Of
Transportation and South Florida Regional Transportation Authority For
Reconstruction Of The Johnson Street Railroad Grade Crossing and
Maintenance Of Traffic Control Devices In The Amount Of $359,786.57,
Payable On a Reimbursement Basis.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
8. R-2018-097 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Vacating A Portion Of A 12-Foot Utility Easement (Broward County ORB
3113 At PG 318, And ORB 11241 At PG 755) Located Within Hillcrest
Country Club South, In Connection With The Construction Of A New
Residential Community (VA-18-01).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
9. R-2018-098 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The
Agreement With Gulfstream Sailing Club, Inc. For A Two Year Term,
Under The Same Terms And Conditions As Set Forth In The April 15,
2009 Agreement, For Use Of City Of Hollywood Property Identified As
Parcel No. 227 (A/K/A Sailor's Point).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
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10. R-2018-099 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 Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Railroad Administration Law
Enforcement Strategies For Reducing Trespassing Pilot Grant In The
Approximate Amount of $60,000.00; Authorizing The Establishment Of
Certain Accounts To Recognize And Appropriate The Grant Funding;
Amending The Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted Operating Budget
(R-2017-288) Of The Police Grants Fund (Fund 13) And Further
Authorizing The Acceptance And Execution Of The Grant Upon Award.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
12. R-2018-101 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached
Contract With Therma Seal Roofing Systems, LLC. For Construction
Services Related To The Meter Shop Roof Replacement Project
Located At 1715 N. 21st Avenue, In The Amount Of $131,210.00;
Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2018 Capital
Improvement Program (Project No. 17-2142).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
13. R-2018-102 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached
Authorization To Proceed With Work Order No. EAC 18-01 With EAC
Consulting, Inc., To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The
441 Corridor Septic-To-Sewer Conversion, In The Amount Of
$550,822.00; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2018
Capital Improvement Program (Project No. 17-7087).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
14. R-2018-103 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Blanket
Purchase Order With Enterprise FM Trust, A Delaware Statutory Trust
(“Enterprise”), For The Lease of Vehicles To Serve The Code
Compliance Division For A 14 Month Term At An Estimated Total
Amount Of $104,705.72; And Amending The Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted
Operating Budget (R-2017-288).
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ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
15. R-2018-104 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached
Blanket Purchase Order With Graybar Electrical Company To Provide
Electrical, Lighting, Data, Communications, And Security Products,
Services, And Solutions In An Estimated Annual Amount of $296,818.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
16. R-2018-105 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached
Professional Services Agreement With Kessler Consulting, Inc. For Solid
Waste Consulting Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $130,000.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
17. P-2018-011 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Water Conservation Month - April
2018.
Commissioner Biederman read the proclamation in recognition of Water
Conservation Month - April 2018.
Ali Parker, Public Utilities, Outreach Coordinator, thanked the
Commission for the recognition and introduced Lorraine Mayers, South
Florida Water Management District.
Lorraine Mayers, South Florida Water Management District, accepted
the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition.
18. P-2018-012 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Community Development
Week - April 2-6, 2018.
Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of National Community
Development Week - April 2-6, 2018.
Clay Milan, Community Development Manager, accepted the
proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition.
Donna Biederman, Community Development Coordinator, provided
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additional information on the projects from Community Development
Marta Prado, Second Chance Society, thanked the Commission for the
funding. Steve Sonenblum, Second Chance Society, provided a brief
synopsis of his successful rehabilitation.
Cresha Reid, Impact Broward, thanked the City for thier funding support .
Linda Sweet, Impact Broward, explained her volunteer experience.
Gladys Fan, Impact Broward, explained her volunteer experience.
Mikey Singletary, HOPE South Florida, thanked the commission for their
funding.
Milli Johancsik, Hispanic Unity, and Kimberly Cure, Hispanic Unity,
thanked the City for their funding support.
Donna Biederman, Community Development Coordinator, further
explained the Community Development Advisory Board yearly activities.
19. P-2018-013 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Paralyzed Veterans Of America
Awareness Month - April 2018.
Commissioner Blattner read the proclamation in recognition of Paralyzed
Veterans of America Awareness Month - April 2018.
Juan Perez, President, Paralyzed Veterans of South Florida, accepted
the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition.
20. P-2018-014 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Boys & Girls Club Week -
April 9-13, 2018.
Commissioner Callari read the proclamation in recognition of National
Boys & Girls Club Week, April 9-13, 2018.
Twan Jones, Program Manager, Boys and Girls Club, accepted the
proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition.
21. R-2018-106 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving Amendments To The Plat Notations On The “Port 95
Commerce Park” Plat, As Recorded In Plat Book 144 at Page 2 Of The
Public Records Of Broward County, Florida, Located On State Road 84
From SW 30 Avenue To Marina Road, And Revising The Non-Vehicle
Access Line Along The South Side Of The State Road 84 And The East
Side Of Marina Road Of The Platted Property.
The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and
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Mayor Levy questioned if there were any objections to waiving them .
There were no objections, and the quasi-judicial procedures were
waived.
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)
25. R-2018-110 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Urging All Private Schools Within The City’s Boundaries, As Well As All
Non-Private And Charter Schools Regulated By The School Board Of
Broward County, Florida, To Hire Full Time School Resource Officers Or
Other Appropriate Security Personnel For The Safety And Security Of
Their Students; Authorizing The City Clerk To Distribute This Resolution
To All Private And Charter Schools Located In The City Of Hollywood, As
Well As The School Board Of Broward County, The Broward County
Board Of County Commissioners, And Local Legislators.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which
was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
23. R-2018-108 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 Agreement With Envirowaste Services Group, Inc.
For The Gravity Sewer System Condition Assessment, Renewal, And
Replacement Program (A.K.A. Inflow/ Infiltration Reduction Program)
(Level 2) - Excavated Point Repairs For Evaluation And Potential Repair
Work Of Additional Sewer Basins, As Identified In The 2007/2008
Wastewater System Master Plan, In The Amount Of $1,166,705.00
(Project No. 16-7081).
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 Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
24. R-2018-109 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Execution Of The Attached Subordination Of Utility
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Interests Agreement With The Florida Department Of Transportation For
Construction Of A Traffic Signal Along Sheridan Street East Of US1
Within The West Lake Commons Plat.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Luis Lopez, City Engineer, responded to questions raised by the
Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Case, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
The Commission recessed at 1:55 PM and reconvened at 2:32 PM with
all members of the Commission present.
22. R-2018-107 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Considering A Commission Request For Review Of A Variance, Design,
Site Plan Approval For The Construction Of An Approximate 15,300
Square Foot Elementary School And Renovations To An Existing Place
Of Worship (Faith And Life Fellowship Ministries And Alpha International
Academy), Located At 121 South 24th Avenue, Pursuant To The
Provisions Of The City Of Hollywood Zoning And Land Development
Regulations. (16-DPV-44)
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.
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes.
Deandrea Moise, Planning Administrator, provided a presentation on the
proposed project.
Sidney Calloway, Shutts & Bowen, Attorney for the Applicant, provided
additional information on the proposed project.
Discussion ensued among the Commission and Mr. Calloway
responded to questions asked of him.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information.
The public hearing was opened, and the following individuals expressed
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personal opinions/concerns:
1. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street
2. Prince Tatt, 121 S 24th Avenue
3. Frank Costoya, Jr., 600 N Pine Island Road
4. Heidi Rigby, 121 S 24th Avenue
5. Carol Gardner, 121 S 24th Avenue
6. John Williams, 121 S 24th Avenue
7. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street
8. Wayne Neunie, 121 S 24th Avenue
9. Bonita Taitt, 121 S 24th Avenue
There being no one furhter who wished to speak, the public hearing was
declared closed.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which
was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
26. Vice Mayor Case, District 1
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:57 PM and returned at 2:58
PM.
Marshmallow Drop
Vice Mayor Case stated she attended the Marshmallow Drop, she
added it was excellent. She thanked the Department of Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Arts staff for all their hard work.
Nativity Church
Vice Mayor Case stated she attended the ground breaking ceremony at
Nativity Church on March 28, 2018.
General Obligation Bond (GOB)
Vice Mayor Case reminded voters to pay attention to General Obligation
Bond (GOB) items for the November 2018 Election.
Charter Review Committee
Vice Mayor Case announced the next Charter Review Committee
meeting will be on April 9, 2018. She reminded residents it is important
and they should pay attention to the issues and register to vote.
27. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
Fire Station 45
Commissioner Hernandez stated he wants staff to expedite Fire Station
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45 construction to have it completed.
Lapel Pins
Commissioner Hernandez asked the City Manager to order lapel pins
with the new logo.
CRA Code Officers
Commissioner Hernandez asked the City Attorney to research and report
back on the legality of having CRA Code Officers enforce City codes as
they are hired by the CRA and not the City; and if other cities have CRA
Code Officers.
Downtown Parking Issues
Commissioner Hernandez requested a report on the Downtown parking
revenues, the number of tickets and what other issues are being
addressed. He stated residents and businesses want the City to
designate a specific parking lot for them. If this is being done, he
suggested from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for businesses, after which it would
be paid parking. He also suggested if this is done there should be a
parking permit designated for that designated lot only, and not to mix the
citywide parking permit with it.
Thank You
Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Police Chief and Police Bicycle
unit for letting him do a ride along.
28. Commissioner Callari, District 3
Youth Ambassadors
Commissioner Callari thanked the City staff and the Police and Fire
Departments for helping with the Youth Ambassadors’ on their “Happy in
Hollywood” event at the ArtsPark.
Pete Brewer Scholarship
Commissioner Callari announced May 1, 2018 is the deadline to apply
for the Pete Brewer Scholarship Fund and she encouraged high school
students to apply.
29. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
Downtown Parking Issues
Commissioner Blatter questioned if there was any interest in
implementing incremental parking rates in the Downtown, as residents
do not want to pay $1.00 if they will be in the store for only 15 minutes.
He asked staff to report back on the issue.
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Fiscal Retreat Workshop
Commissioner Blattner announced next Wednesday at 9:30 AM will be
the Fiscal Retreat Workshop which will allow the Commission to view the
FY 2019 budget and the Commission will have an opportunity to talk
about their vision for next year.
Commission In The Community Meeting
Commissioner Blattner announced next Wednesday at 6:00 PM will be
the Commission in the Community meeting at the Fire Training Facility
on N. 56th Avenue.
30. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
Fire Station 45
Commissioner Biederman thanked Commissioner Hernandez for
bringing up the Fire Station 45 delayed construction, and agreed it needs
to be completed soon. He suggested a mural be painted on the south
profile of Fire Station 45, with a firefighter.
Water Leak Test Kits
Commissioner Biederman suggested to help water conservation, the
City should distribute water leak test kits to our residents, if they are
available.
Thank You
Commissioner Biederman thanked the Police Chief and Assistant Police
Chief for allowing him to do the bicycle ride along.
Fiscal Retreat Workshop
Commissioner Biederman stated at the Fiscal Retreat Workshop, there
should be some discussion on the concert series as the residents of
Boulevard Heights are asking about it, if it can return.
31. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
Hollywood Christian School
Commissioner Sherwood thanked the Hollywood Christian School for
having the seniors come out today, and she also thanked Lisa Smith,
Administrative Assistant II, and Cheryl Lahoud, Citizens Assistance
Coordinator; for their help today. Commissioner Sherwood also
thanked the Police Department who spent time talking with the kids.
Nativity Church
Commissioner Sherwood stated she also attended the Nativity Church
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groundbreaking ceremony for their new rectory.
General Obligation Bond (GOB)
Commissioner Sherwood stated she is concerned Broward County is
going to put the 1/2 cent to 1 cent sales tax issue on the ballot and
suggested the GOB should be a separate referendum, as the voters will
be concerned about too much taxes.
Charter Review Committee
Commissioner Sherwood stated at the Charter Review Committee
meeting last night, the residents expressed concerns about the selling of
City land, especially Orangebrook Golf course. She wants to assure
them that Orangebrook Golf course is here to stay, as the deed
restriction still remains.
32. Mayor Levy
Concerts
Mayor Levy suggested looking to the community and to develop
relationships with non-profits to help with the concerts at Boulevard
Heights Community Center.
ArtsPark
Mayor Levy stated the ArtsPark amphitheater is underutilized, and he
wants to know what is being done or is the plan to have activation of
events at the ArtsPark.
Downtown Parking Issues
Mayor Levy stated he has also heard, especially from the banks, about
having a 15 minute increment parking in the downtown. If the current
system allows the 15 minutes, there needs to be more signage. The app
only allows an hour at a time verses the meter which allows 15 minutes,
the app needs to be made more user friendly.
Johnson Street Construction
Mayor Levy requested an update from staff about the plan on what is
going to happen on Johnson Street between the C-10 Canal and Federal
Highway, if the widening of the street, paving, sidewalks, etc. are going to
happen.
Community Development Week
Mayor Levy stated he is looking forward to Community Development
Week. During the Chamber Broward Week breakfast they showed a
map on the poverty areas and Hollywood has neighborhoods which are
low income, which need to be improved using Community Development
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funds.
FPL LED Lights
Mayor Levy stated he is excited about the FPL LED light program, and
asked if FPL can trim any foliage obstructions when the new lights are
installed.
33. City Attorney
City Attorney’s Annual Status Report
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he has provided the
Commission a status report which has the current update on litigation as
well as some measures undertaken since he has come on board. This
report will be done on an annual basis.
Opioid Litigation
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he will forward the Commission
information regarding the opioid litigation. A Federal Judge up in
Cleveland, Ohio is looking to consolidate the cases throughout the
country. Broward County recently filed a federal lawsuit, and he will
research if Hollywood can be added.
Booting Ordinance
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he will send the Commission an
email regarding the booting ordinance. Broward County has an
ordinance which is more comprehensive then Hollywood’s, which we can
use.
34. City Manager
Fiscal Retreat Workshop
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Fiscal Retreat will be
next week.
Commission In The Community Meeting
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Commission in the
Community meeting will be held at the Public Safety Training Facility on
56th Avenue.
Concerts
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated staff is working on the free
concert series at the ArtsPark amphitheater from various schools, they
are also looking to use Boulevard Heights.
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35. The meeting adjourned at 3:26 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
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Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
1:00 PM
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Commission Chambers Room 219
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
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NOTES
The Consent Agenda is comprised of items prepared by various offices and departments in the
City. These items are routine and/or non-controversial in nature, and may be voted upon by the
Commission in one motion as listed below.
The regular agenda consists of items that must be discussed or that could be considered
controversial, and are voted upon by the Commission individually.
Agenda items not scheduled for a specific time may be considered at any time during the
meeting, at the Commission’s discretion. However, time certain items will not be considered by
the Commission earlier than the time listed for those items, although those items may be taken
up at a later time.
The following items on this agenda are time certain items.
1:00 PM - Items - 17 thru 20
2:30 PM - Item - 22
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA
If a citizen wishes to comment on a specific item, he/she should submit a comment card to the
City Clerk before the Commission approves the consent agenda.
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
5. R-2018-094 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
October 4, 2017
Attachments: Resolution - min- 10-4-17.doc
October 4 2017 minutes.pdf
6. R-2018-095 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
October 18, 2017.
Attachments: Resolution - min- 10-18-17.doc
October 18 2017 minutes.pdf
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
7. R-2018-096 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Railroad Reimbursement Agreement with Florida Department
Of Transportation and South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
For Reconstruction Of The Johnson Street Railroad Grade Crossing
and Maintenance Of Traffic Control Devices In The Amount Of
$359,786.57, Payable On a Reimbursement Basis.
Attachments: Resolution - FDOT Johnson St. RR Crossing Agreement .docx
Exhibit A - FDOT Johnson St. RR Crossing Agreement.pdf
TermSheetFDOTJohnsonStreetRailCorridorreconstructionwork.doc
BIS 18-133.doc
8. R-2018-097 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Vacating A Portion Of A 12-Foot Utility Easement (Broward
County ORB 3113 At PG 318, And ORB 11241 At PG 755) Located
Within Hillcrest Country Club South, In Connection With The
Construction Of A New Residential Community (VA-18-01).
Attachments: RESO Hillcrest UE vacation.doc
Exhibit A - Easement sketch and legal.pdf
Location Map.pdf
Site Survey.pdf
O-2016-10 Hillcrest PUD site plan.pdf
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS
9. R-2018-098 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Renew The Agreement With Gulfstream Sailing Club, Inc. For A Two
Year Term, Under The Same Terms And Conditions As Set Forth In
The April 15, 2009 Agreement, For Use Of City Of Hollywood Property
Identified As Parcel No. 227 (A/K/A Sailor's Point).
Attachments: Reso_Gulfstream Sailing.docx
Gulfstream_Sailors Point Renewal Mar 2018.pdf
R-2016-082_Gulfstream Sailing Club_Agreement.pdf
Term Sheet - Gulfstream Sailing Club.doc
BIS 18-137.doc
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
10. R-2018-099 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 Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Railroad
Administration Law Enforcement Strategies For Reducing Trespassing
Pilot Grant In The Approximate Amount of $60,000.00; Authorizing The
Establishment Of Certain Accounts To Recognize And Appropriate The
Grant Funding; Amending The Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted Operating
Budget (R-2017-288) Of The Police Grants Fund (Fund 13) And Further
Authorizing The Acceptance And Execution Of The Grant Upon Award.
Attachments: reso law enf strategies trespassing.docx
exhibit 1 law enf strategies trespass_rev.pdf
BIS 18-134R.doc
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
11. R-2018-100 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 18-02
With Craven Thompson And Associates, Inc. To Provide Professional
Engineering Services For The Driftwood Septic To Sewer Conversion
Phase II, In The Amount Of $972,358.08; Approving An Amendment To
The Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program (Project No.
18-7088).
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Craven Thompson Associates ATP CTA 18-02 for Driftwood Septic-to-Sewer (708
02 Exh A Craven Thompson
03 ATP - Craven Thompson Associates ATP CTA 18-02 (7088).pdf
04 Proposal - Craven Thompson Associates ATP CTA 18-02 (7088).pdf
Term Sheet - Craven Thompson Work Orderphase11.doc
BIS 18-126.doc
12. R-2018-101 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Contract With Therma Seal Roofing Systems, LLC. For
Construction Services Related To The Meter Shop Roof Replacement
Project Located At 1715 N. 21st Avenue, In The Amount Of
$131,210.00; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2018
Capital Improvement Program (Project No. 17-2142).
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Contract with Therma Seal Roofing for Meter Shop Roof Replacement (2142).doc
02 Exhibit A - Contract with Therma Seal Roofing for Meter Shop Roof Replacement (2142).pdf
03 Contract - Contract with Therma Seal Roofing for Meter Shop Roof Replacement (2142).pdf
04 Bid Evaluation - Contract with Therma Seal Roofing for Meter Shop Roof Replacement (2142).
04a Bid 2142 Therma Seal Roofing Systems LLC.pdf
04b Bid 2142 Atlas Apex Roofing LLC.pdf
04c Bid 2142 Best Roofing Services LLC.pdf
04d Bid 2142 Infinity Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc.pdf
Term Sheet - Therma Seal Roofing Systems, LLC.doc
BIS 18-130.doc
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13. R-2018-102 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Authorization To Proceed With Work Order No. EAC 18-01
With EAC Consulting, Inc., To Provide Professional Engineering
Services For The 441 Corridor Septic-To-Sewer Conversion, In The
Amount Of $550,822.00; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year
2018 Capital Improvement Program (Project No. 17-7087).
Attachments: 01 Resolution - EAC ATP EAC 18-01 for 441 Corridor Septic-to-Sewer (7087).docx
02 Exhibit A - EAC ATP EAC 18-01 for 441 Corridor Septic-to-Sewer (7087).pdf
03 ATP - EAC ATP EAC 18-01 for 441 Corridor Septic-to-Sewer (7087).pdf
04 Proposal - EAC ATP EAC 18-01 for 441 Corridor Septic-to-Sewer (7087).pdf
Term Sheet - EAC Consulting Work Order 18-01.doc
BIS 18-131.doc
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
14. R-2018-103 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order With Enterprise FM Trust, A
Delaware Statutory Trust (“Enterprise”), For The Lease of Vehicles To
Serve The Code Compliance Division For A 14 Month Term At An
Estimated Total Amount Of $104,705.72; And Amending The Fiscal
Year 2018 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2017-288).
Attachments: Reso Enterprise Round 2.doc
Exhibit 1 - Enterprise Vehicle Lease.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Enterprise Vehicle Lease.pdf
B003118.pdf
R-2016-375.pdf
Enterprise Evaluation Memo.pdf
Piggyback request Enterprise.pdf
Back-up CHECK.pdf
Term Sheet - Enterprise FM Trust.doc
BIS 18-135.doc
15. R-2018-104 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Blanket Purchase Order With Graybar Electrical Company To
Provide Electrical, Lighting, Data, Communications, And Security
Products, Services, And Solutions In An Estimated Annual Amount of
$296,818.00.
Attachments: ResGraybarRevisedCitywide.doc
B003113 Graybar BPO INITIAL.pdf
dept request graybar.pdf
Renewal Req Pub Util.pdf
Graybar back-up FR&BS Piggyback request.pdf
BACKUP Graybar_Contract_Final_Executed.pdf
Term Sheet - Graybar Electic Company.doc
BIS 18-129.doc
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16. R-2018-105 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Professional Services Agreement With Kessler Consulting,
Inc. For Solid Waste Consulting Services In An Amount Not To Exceed
$130,000.00.
Attachments: Kessler Reso.docx
KESSLERCONSULTAG2018FINALLEGISTARdocx.docx
Proposal KCI Hollywood Scope of Work 030718.pdf
termKessler2018.doc
BIS 18136.doc
1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
17. P-2018-011 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Water Conservation Month - April
2018.
Attachments: Water Conservation Month- April 2018
18. P-2018-012 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Community Development
Week - April 2-6, 2018.
Attachments: Natl Com Dev Wk -2018
19. P-2018-013 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Paralyzed Veterans Of America
Awareness Month - April 2018.
Attachments: Paralyzed Veterans Awareness Month-2018
20. P-2018-014 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Boys & Girls Club Week -
April 9-13, 2018.
Attachments: Boys Girls Club Week - 2018
BGCBC CLUB FACTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Huizenga 2016-2017
QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM
(Rules of Procedure Attached to Agenda)
21. R-2018-106 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving Amendments To The Plat Notations On The “Port 95
Commerce Park” Plat, As Recorded In Plat Book 144 at Page 2 Of The
Public Records Of Broward County, Florida, Located On State Road
84 From SW 30 Avenue To Marina Road, And Revising The
Non-Vehicle Access Line Along The South Side Of The State Road 84
And The East Side Of Marina Road Of The Platted Property.
Attachments: 1 EN18-066 Reso.doc
5 Exhibit 1 Existing NVAL.pdf
6 Exhibit 2 Proposed NVAL.pdf
4 Plat PORT 95 COMMERCE PARK.pdf
3 Location Map.pdf
7 CFG04.0 SITE PLAN.pdf
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2:30 PM QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM
(Rules of Procedure Attached to Agenda)
22. R-2018-107 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering A Commission Request For Review Of A
Variance, Design, Site Plan Approval For The Construction Of An
Approximate 15,300 Square Foot Elementary School And Renovations
To An Existing Place Of Worship (Faith And Life Fellowship Ministries
And Alpha International Academy), Located At 121 South 24th Avenue,
Pursuant To The Provisions Of The City Of Hollywood Zoning And Land
Development Regulations. (16-DPV-44)
Attachments: 1644_Resolution_2018_0307.doc
EXHIBIT A.pdf
EXHIBIT B.pdf
ATTACHMENT I.pdf
ATTACHMENT II.pdf
ATTACHMENT III.pdf
ATTACHMENT IV.pdf
ATTACHMENT V.pdf
Advertised Public Hearing
REGULAR AGENDA
23. R-2018-108 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 Agreement With Envirowaste
Services Group, Inc. For The Gravity Sewer System Condition
Assessment, Renewal, And Replacement Program (A.K.A. Inflow/
Infiltration Reduction Program) (Level 2) - Excavated Point Repairs For
Evaluation And Potential Repair Work Of Additional Sewer Basins, As
Identified In The 2007/2008 Wastewater System Master Plan, In The
Amount Of $1,166,705.00 (Project No. 16-7081).
Attachments: 01 Resolution - First Amendment to Envirowaste Agreement for Gravity Sewer.docx
03 Amendment 1 - First Amendment to Envirowaste Agreement for Gravity Sewer (7081).pdf
02 Exhibit A - First Amendment to Envirowaste Agreement for Gravity Sewer (7081).pdf
04 Envirowaste Letter - First Amendment to Envirowaste Agreement for Gravity Sewer (7081).pdf
TERMSHEETFIRSTAMENDENVIROWASTEPROJECT167081.DOC
BIS 18-132.doc
24. R-2018-109 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Execution Of The Attached Subordination Of
Utility Interests Agreement With The Florida Department Of
Transportation For Construction Of A Traffic Signal Along Sheridan
Street East Of US1 Within The West Lake Commons Plat.
Attachments: EN18-069 Subordination of City Utility Easemment Interest to FDOT Sheridans St by Westlake Co
Subordination of City Utility Interests Agreement.pdf
TermSheetFDOTSubordinationofCityUtitlityInterests.doc
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25. R-2018-110 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Urging All Private Schools Within The City’s Boundaries, As
Well As All Non-Private And Charter Schools Regulated By The School
Board Of Broward County, Florida, To Hire Full Time School Resource
Officers Or Other Appropriate Security Personnel For The Safety And
Security Of Their Students; Authorizing The City Clerk To Distribute
This Resolution To All Private And Charter Schools Located In The City
Of Hollywood, As Well As The School Board Of Broward County, The
Broward County Board Of County Commissioners, And Local
Legislators.
Attachments: RESO-HIRING FULL TIME SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.doc
COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY
MANAGER
26. Vice Mayor Case, District 1
27. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
28. Commissioner Callari, District 3
29. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
30. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
31. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
32. Mayor Levy
33. City Attorney
34. City Manager
35. ADJOURNMENT
Any person who wishes to speak must first complete a comment card from the City Clerk .
Comment cards must be returned to the City Clerk within the first five minutes after the start of the
agenda item. After being recognized, approach the podium, give your name and address,
identify your client or clients (if applicable). A citizen's time is not transferable to any other
person.
Citizens' Comments shall be held on the Third Wednesday of each month at the Regular City
Commission Meeting in the City Commission Chambers, Room 219, at 5:00 PM.
Lobbyist registration is required if any person, firm or corporation is lobbying the City
Commission on any petition or issue, pursuant to the Section 30.15 of the Code of Ordinances.
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Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by this Commission with respect to any matter
considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made.
Two or more members of the same city board, commission, or committee, who are not of this
Commission, may attend this meeting and may, at that time, discuss matters on which
foreseeable action may later be taken by their board, commission or committee.
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in City
programs and/or services may call the Office of the City Manager five business days in advance
at (954) 921-3201 (voice). If an individual is hearing or speech impaired, please call
1-800-955-8771 (V-TDD).
Disclosure Of Real Estate Interests And Business Relationships - When an agenda item involves
the use or development of land, each member of the City Commission, the City Manager, the
Assistant City Manager, the City Attorney, the Deputy City Attorney, and the director and
assistant director(s) of each City department and City office shall disclose orally, at the time the
City Commission begins to discuss the item, or in writing to the City Clerk prior to the publication
of the agenda, any significant interest (as defined below) that such City official or employee or
any relative of such City official or employee has in land located within 300 feet of the land that is
the subject of the item. When an agenda item involves an invitation for bids, request for
proposals, request for qualifications, request for letters of interest, or other competitive
solicitation, each member of the City Commission, the City Manager, the Assistant City
Manager, the City Attorney, the Deputy City Attorney, and the director and assistant director (s) of
each City department and City office shall disclose orally, at the time the City Commission
begins to discuss the item, or in writing to the City Clerk prior to the publication of the agenda,
any client or business relationship that such City official or employee or any relative of such City
official or employee has with any business entity that has submitted a response to the
competitive solicitation. “Significant interest” means ownership of more than 5 percent of the
value of the land.
Persons attending meetings shall remain seated at all times unless called upon to speak, will not
call out comments during the meeting or make inappropriate hand or facial gestures.
Please silence all cell phones prior to entering the meeting.
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING PROCEDURES
AND RULES FOR EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
I. Scope and Applicability. These procedures shall apply to all quasi -judicial hearings held by the
City Commission or by any Board or Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Boards”) which holds
quasi-judicial hearings. The City Attorney shall determine which matters are quasi -judicial in
nature and shall direct the City Clerk or Board liaison to designate specially such matters on the
agenda.
II. Proceedings. Mayor, Vice Mayor or other presiding officer (hereafter, the "Presiding Officer")
shall conduct the proceedings and maintain order. The City Attorney or legal advisor shall
represent the City Commission or Board, rule on all evidentiary and procedural issues and
objections, and advise the City Commission or Board as to the applicable law and necessary
factual findings. Hearings shall be conducted informally, but with decorum. Formal rules of
procedure shall not apply except as set forth herein; however, fundamental due process shall be
accorded.
III. Unauthorized Communications. In all quasi-judicial hearings, all rulings must be based only
upon the evidence presented at the hearing. In accordance with Section 286.0115(1), Florida
Statutes, ex parte communications with City Commissioners or Board members in quasi -judicial
matters is permissible and the adherence to the following procedures shall remove the
presumption of prejudice arising from ex parte communications with City Commissioners or
Board members:
1. The substance of any ex parte communication with a City Commissioner or Board member
which relates to a quasi-judicial action pending before the Commission or Board is not
presumed prejudicial to the action if the subject of the communication and the identity of the
person, group, or entity with whom the communication took place is disclosed and made a part of
the record before the final action on the matter.
2. A City Commissioner or Board member may read a written communication from any
person. However, a written communication that relates to a quasi-judicial action pending before
the Commission or Board shall not be presumed prejudicial to the action, and such written
communication shall be made a part of the record before final action on the matter.
3. City Commissioners or Board members may conduct investigations and site visits and may
receive expert opinions regarding quasi-judicial action pending before them. Such activities
shall not be presumed prejudicial to the action if the existence of the investigation, site visit, or
expert opinion is made a part of the record before final action on the matter.
4. Disclosure made pursuant to subparagraphs 1, 2 and 3 must be made before or during the
public meeting at which a vote is taken on such matters, so that persons who have opinions
contrary to those expressed in the ex parte communication are give a reasonable opportunity to
refute or respond to the communication.
IV. Witnesses and Supporting Materials. At least eight City business days before a
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quasi-judicial hearing.
A. Staff shall prepare a report, recommendation and supporting materials, a copy of which
shall be available to the applicant, appellant and to the public at the City Clerk ’s Office. Included
in the supporting materials will be copies of all exhibits and documents upon which staff ’s
recommendation is based.
B. The Applicant and the Appellant, if applicable, shall submit a detailed outline of the
argument in support of their application, copies of all exhibits which will be presented at hearing
and the names and addresses of all witnesses who will be called to testify in support of the
application (including resumes for any witness the party intends to qualify as an expert).
C. The eight City business day deadline is necessary to ensure the Commission or Board
members are given sufficient opportunity to review the written submissions prior to the hearing,
and shall be strictly observed. Should the eight City business day deadline be missed by either
staff or the Applicant, the item may be continued at the discretion of the City Commission or
Board to the next available agenda.
V. Party Intervenors.
The City Attorney may allow a person to intervene as a Party Intervenor if they meet the following
requirements:
A. The person must have an interest in the application, which is different than the public at
large.
B. At least three days prior to the hearing, the person shall submit a written request to intervene
including: a detailed outline of their interest in the application and argument in favor or against it,
copies of all exhibits which will be presented at the hearing and the names and addresses of all
witnesses who will be called to testify on their behalf (including resumes for any witness the
person intends to qualify as an expert).
VI. Conduct of Hearing.
A. The Presiding Officer shall call the proceeding to order and announce that the hearing has
begun.
B. The Presiding Officer, City Attorney or legal advisor shall inquire whether all parties,
members of the public and Commission or Board members agree to waiving the quasi -judicial
hearing.
C. When the quasi-judicial hearing is not waived, the City Attorney, legal advisor or Presiding
Officer shall explain the rules concerning procedure, testimony, and admission of evidence.
D. When the quasi-judicial hearing is not waived, the City Clerk or staff liaison shall swear in all
witnesses who are to testify at the hearing.
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E. The order of proof shall be as follows:
1. A representative of the City’s staff (or outside counsel) shall briefly describe the Applicant’s
request, introduce and review all relevant exhibits and evidence, report staff ’s recommendation,
and present any testimony in support of staff’s recommendation. Staff shall have a maximum of
30 minutes to make their full presentation, including opening statement and all direct presentation
by witnesses, but excluding any cross-examination or questions from the Commission or a Board
member.
2. The Appellant, if applicable, (or his/her representative or counsel) shall present evidence
and testimony in support of the application. Appellant shall have a maximum of 30 minutes to
make its full presentation, including opening statement and all direct presentation by witnesses,
but excluding any cross-examination or questions from the Commission or a Board member.
3. Any Party Intervenor (or his/her representative or counsel) shall present evidence and
testimony in support of or opposed to the application. A Party Intervenor shall have a maximum
of 30 minutes to make his/her full presentation, including opening statement and all direct
presentation by witnesses, but excluding any cross-examination or questions from the
Commission or a Board Member.
4. The Applicant (or his/her representative or counsel) shall present evidence and testimony in
support of the application. Applicant shall have a maximum of 30 minutes to make his/her full
presentation, including opening statement and all direct presentation by witnesses, but excluding
any cross-examination or questions from the Commission or a Board member.
5. Any other persons present who wish to submit relevant information to the City Commission
or Board shall speak next for a maximum of three minutes each (excluding any cross-examination
or questions from the Commission or a Board member). Members of the public will be permitted
to present their non-expert opinions, but the Commission or board will be expressly advised that
public sentiment is not relevant to the decision, which must be based only upon competent and
substantial evidence.
6. The Appellant will be permitted to make final comments, if any (maximum of five minutes).
7. The Applicant will be permitted to make final comments, if any (maximum of five minutes).
8. The Party Intervenor will be permitted to make final comments, if any (maximum of five
minutes).
9. The City’s staff will make final comments, if any (maximum of five minutes).
10. At the discretion of the Presiding Officer, the Applicant may be permitted to respond to
the final Party Intervenor and staff comments and recommendations (maximum of three minutes).
G. The City Attorney or legal advisor will advise the City Commission or Board as to the
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applicable law and the factual findings that must be made to approve or deny the application.
H. The City Commission or Board will conduct open deliberation of the application. The
Presiding Officer shall have the discretion to reopen the proceeding for additional testimony or
argument by the parties when an outcome substantially different than either the granting or denial
of the application is being considered. After deliberations, a vote shall be taken to approve,
approve with conditions or deny the application.
VII. Examination by Commissioners and City Attorney or Legal Advisor. Commissioners, Board
members and the City Attorney or Legal Advisor may ask questions of persons presenting
testimony or evidence at any time during the proceedings until commencement of deliberation.
VIII. Cross-Examination of Witnesses. After each witness testifies, the City staff representative,
the Applicant’s representative, Appellant’s representative, and/or the Party Intervenor’s
representative shall be permitted to question the witness, but such cross -examination shall be
limited to matters about which the witness testified and shall be limited to five minutes per side .
Members of the public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses. Cross-examination shall
be permitted only as would be permitted in a Florida court of law.
IX. Rules of Evidence.
A. All evidence of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct
of their affairs shall be admissible, whether or not such evidence would be admissible in a court
of law in Florida. Irrelevant, immaterial, harassing, defamatory or unduly repetitive evidence shall
be excluded.
B. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purposes of supplementing or explaining other
evidence, but it shall not be sufficient by itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible
over objection in a civil action.
C. Documentary evidence may be presented in the form of a copy or the original. Upon
request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original.
X. Statements of Counsel. Statements of counsel, or any non-attorney representative, shall only
be considered as argument and not testimony unless counsel or the representative is sworn in
and the testimony if based on actual personal knowledge of the matters which are the subject of
the statements.
XI. Continuances and Deferrals. The City Commission or Board shall consider requests for
continuances made by City staff, the Applicant, the Appellant or a Party Intervenor and may grant
continuances in its sole discretion. If, in the opinion of the City Commission or Board, any
testimony or documentary evidence or information presented at the hearing justifies allowing
additional research or review in order to properly determine the issue presented, then the City
Commission or Board may continue the matter to a time certain to allow for such research or
review.
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XII. Transcription of hearing.
A. The City Clerk or staff liaison shall preserve the official transcript of the hearing through tape
recording and/or video recording.
B. The Applicant, Appellant or Party Intervenor may arrange, at its own expense, for a court
reporter to transcribe the hearing.
C. The Applicant, Appellant or Party Intervenor may request that all or a part of the transcript of
a hearing be transcribed into verbatim, written form. In such case, the Applicant, Appellant or
Party Intervenor requesting the transcript shall be responsible for the cost of production of the
transcription and the transcription shall become the official transcript.
XIII. Maintenance of Evidence and Other Documents. The Office of the City Clerk or staff liaison
shall retain all of the evidence and documents presented at the hearing unless any such evidence
is too large to be stored by the City Clerk or staff liaison. In that event, such evidence will be
stored in the Community Planning and Development Department.
XIV. False Testimony. Any willful false swearing on the part of any witness or person giving
evidence before the Commission or Board as to any material fact in the proceedings shall be
deemed to be perjury and shall be punished in the manner prescribed by law for such offense.
XV. Failure of Applicant to Appear. If the Applicant, the Appellant or Party Intervenor or their
representative fails to appear at the time fixed for the hearing, and such absence is not excused
by the Commission or Board, the Commission or Board may proceed to hear the evidence and
render a decision thereon in absentia.
XVI. Subpoena Power. The Applicant, the Appellant or Party Intervenor or City’s staff shall be
entitled to compel the attendance of witnesses through the use of subpoenas. All such
subpoenas shall be issued by the City Clerk at the request of the Applicant, Appellant or City ’s
staff.
R-2016-334, 11/2/2016
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