Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, June 6, 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 June 6, 2018 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 1:10 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida. 1. Moment of Silence Commissioner Blattner announced today is the 74th anniversary of the Normandy Landing and asked that we keep those affected in our thoughts. 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 and Mayor Josh Levy Absent: Commissioner Linda Sherwood 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 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 5. R-2018-179 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Migdalia Pimentel In The Amount Of $87,500.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 6. R-2018-180 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of January 17, 2018. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 7. R-2018-181 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Providing For The City To Become A Member Of The Seawall Coalition. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 8. R-2018-182 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Utility Easement In Favor Of Florida Power And Light Company For The Construction, Operation And Maintenance Of Electrical Services In Support Of The New Fire Station 45. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 9. R-2018-183 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Fifth Amendment To The Lease Of Real Property Between The City Of Hollywood (Landlord) And Broward County (Tenant) For The Continued Location Of A Reading Center At The Hollywood Beach Culture And Community Center, Extending The Lease From July 1, 2018 To June 30, 2019, With Automatic Renewals Each Year Thereafter Unless Written Notice To Terminate By Either Landlord Or Tenant Is Provided 180 Days Before Expiration Of The Present Term. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 10. R-2018-184 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Extension Of The Line Of Credit Agreement With City National Bank For An Additional One Year Term To Maintain A Line Of Credit Facility To Assist The City In Meeting The Costs Of Recovery In The Event Of A Disaster; Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Promissory Notes And The City City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 Manager To Approve Draws Pursuant To The Line Of Credit Agreement. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 12. R-2018-186 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Expenditure Of Federal Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds Pursuant To The Federal Comprehensive Crime Control Act Of 1984 For The Purchase Of A Radio Frequency Identification System For The Police Department Property And Evidence Unit; Approving And Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order With Patterson Pope For The Purchase Of A Radio Frequency Identification System In The Amount Of $83,245.78; And Amending The Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2017-288) For The Law Enforcement Forfeiture Fund. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 13. R-2018-187 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Amend The Application, And If Awarded, Accept The Fiscal Year 2018 Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Derelict Vessel Removal Program Grant In The Approximate Amount Of $20,625.00; Authorizing The Contribution Of The Florida Inland Navigation District Derelict Vessel Removal Program Grant Funds, In The Approximate Amount Of $6,875.00 As Required Matching Funds For This Purpose; 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 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 14. R-2018-188 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Resolution No. R-2018-137 To Revise The Grant Application For The Fiscal Year 2018 Florida Inland Navigation District Derelict Vessel Removal Program Grant To Decrease The Grant Request From $13,750.00 To $6,875.00, And Increasing The Required Matching Funds City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 From $13,750.00 To $20,625.00, Which Will Be Provided Through The Contribution Of The Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Derelict Vessel Removal Program Grant Funding; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept Said Grant If Awarded; 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. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 15. R-2018-189 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. TTH 18-01 With Tetra Tech, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Washington Park/Lawn Acres Septic To Sewer Conversion In The Amount Of $316,680.00; Amending The Approved Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget for the Water And Sewer Enterprise Fund (42); And Amending The Approved FY2018 - FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan. (Project No. 18-7089) ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 16. R-2018-190 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. EAC 18-02 With EAC Consulting, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Hollywood Gardens Septic To Sewer Conversion In The Amount Of $542,266.00; Amending The Approved Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget for the Water And Sewer Enterprise Fund (42); And Amending The Approved FY2018 - FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan. (Project No. 18-7091) ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 17. R-2018-191 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. EAC 18-03 With EAC Consulting, Inc. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Boulevard Heights Septic To Sewer Conversion Phase 1 In The Amount Of $603,744.00; Amending The Approved Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget For The Water And Sewer Enterprise Fund (42); And Amending The Approved FY 2018 - FY 2022 Capital Improvement Plan. (Project No. 18-7092) ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 18. R-2018-192 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached First Amendment To The Solid Waste Disposal Services Agreement With Progressive Waste Solutions Of FL, Inc., D/B/A Waste Connections Of Florida. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 19. R-2018-193 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached First Amendment To The Recyclable Processing Services Agreement With Progressive Waste Solutions Of Fl, Inc., D/B/A Waste Connections Of Florida. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 20. R-2018-194 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Third Amendment To The Commingled Waste Disposal Services Agreement With Waste Management, Inc. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 22. P-2018-037 Presentation By Leslie A. Del Monte, Planning Manager, And Terrence Cantrell, Historic Preservation Board Member, In Honor Of The 2018 City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 Historic Preservation Award Recipients. Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, reviewed the purpose of historic preservation and introduced Terrance Cantrell, Historic Preservation Board Member. Terrence Cantrell, Historic Preservation Board Member, reviewed the commendation which resulted in several property owners being presented with the historic preservation award. The various awards were presented to the homeowners. 21. P-2018-036 Proclamation In Recognition Of Historic Preservation Month, May 2018. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of Historic Preservation Month, May 2018. Members of the Hollywood Historical Society accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. 11. R-2018-185 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept A Quitclaim Deed From The Armory Board Of The Florida Department Of Military Affairs, For The Conveyance Of The Armory, Located At 901 N. Dixie Highway, Hollywood, Florida, To The City Of Hollywood. Nancy Fowler, 2216 Coolidge Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 23. PO-2018-01 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 100 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Noise” To Clarify Definitions; To Make Property Owners Responsible For Violations; To Waive The Requirement For A Warning Prior To Violation; To Establish Quiet Hours Citywide In Residentially Zoned Areas; To Establish A Fine Structure With Escalating Fees; And To Clarify 100.04 Sound Limitations For Public Property; Providing For Severability; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For An Effective Date. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes and opened the public hearing. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 There being no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, provided a presentation on the intent of the ordinance. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Case Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Sherwood Enactment No: O-2018-10 25. PO-2018-11 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Vacating An Approximate 471 Foot Portion Of Harding Street Immediately East Of SR-7 Within The Plat Of Hollywood Acres, Generally Located North Of Taft Street And East Of SR-7; Accepting A Public Utility Easement Over The Lands Being Vacated; Providing For A Severability Clause, A Repealer Provision, And An Effective Date. (VA-17-02) Luis Lopez, City Engineer, provided a presentation on the intent of the ordinance. Mark Ross, 5626 Harding Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. Anthony Liuzzi, Toyota of Hollywood, provided additional information on the project. The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance on first reading. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Case Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Sherwood Enactment No: O-2018-12 26. PO-2018-12 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 33.062 Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding The Firefighters Pension Plan; Creating A New Benefit To Be Known As The Reformed Planned Retirement Benefit. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, explained the intent of the ordinance. The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Case Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Sherwood Enactment No: O-2018-11 27. R-2018-195 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Order To Thompson Consulting Services, LLC. For Disaster Debris Monitoring Services In The Amount Of $5,000,000.00. Sylvia Glazer, Director of Public Works, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 24. P-2018-038 Presentation By Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, Regarding Residential Property Values In Hollywood. Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, provided a presentation on residential property values in Hollywood. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission and Marty Kiar responded to questions asked of him. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:14 PM and returned at 2:15 PM. 28. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 29. Vice Mayor Case, District 1 Congratulated Graduates Vice Mayor Case congratulated the Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science 8th grade class graduates, and she was honored to be the keynote speaker. Keating Park Street End Vice Mayor Case reiterated from the CRA meeting, she wants to have a discussion between the CRA, Parking Division and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts regarding the phase four; what is the best use at the street end at Keating Park and Magnolia Terrace. A1A Report Vice Mayor Case stated in the A1A report there was mentioned an increase in the amount of tickets written, and she wants to know how much is being collected on them. Fraud Department Vice Mayor Case suggested the City have a fraud department similar to Broward County’s; for collections, code fines and magistrate fees. 30. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Out of Town on Vacation Commissioner Hernandez state he will be out of town on vacation and will not be in attendance for the August 29, 2018 Commission Meeting. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Mayor Levy, to excuse Commissioner Hernandez from the August 29, 2018 meeting. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) . Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Downtown Circulator Commissioner Hernandez stated he is looking for the status of the downtown circulator, Code Enforcement Commissioner Hernandez questioned the status of the Code Enforcement officers with the CRA and wants to make sure it is followed up. Police and Fire Departments Commissioner Hernandez stated he has no complaints for the Police and Fire Departments. 31. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Youth Ambassadors Commissioner Callari wished Amanda and Geo, two youth ambassadors, the best as they are graduating. Fund Raiser Commissioner Callari stated this past weekend she attended the Rotary Park alumni game; which raised funds in memory of three coaches who passed away, it was a wonderful event. Thank You Commissioner Callari thanked Steve Joseph, Director of Public Utilities for accommodating the residents on Johnson Street who are dealing with the flooding issues and to continue to keep the Commission updated on Sunset Golf Course issues. Hounds on Working Leashes Commissioner Callari thanked the Hounds on Working Leashes group for the hurricane mobilization kennels donated to the Police Department. Beach Clean Up Commissioner Callari announced the March for the Ocean event to clean up the beach on June 9, 2018 at 9:00 AM. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 Hurricane Season Commissioner Callari stated it is hurricane season and everyone should be prepared. 32. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Predatory Businesses Commissioner Blattner stated that Sean De Rosa spoke at the CRA meeting and he also spoke to the Commission four months ago regarding issues of predatory businesses, and nothing has happened . Commissioner Blattner stated he wants to know what the City is doing to protect people from others who are operating predatory businesses . Commissioner Blattner stated he wants a status update. Bulk Property Purchasers Commissioner Blattner stated there are bulk property purchasers who are buying up lots of residential properties under a corporate name, and he wants to ensure the City is enforcing our regulations for local business taxes, building permits, etc. and asked the City Manager to respond. Happy Father’s Day Commissioner Blattner wished all fathers a happy Father’s Day. Juneteenth Celebration Commissioner Hernandez announced the Juneteenth Celebration will be at Attucks Middle School on June 16, 2018. 33. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Commission in the Community Commissioner Biederman invited everyone to the Commission in the Community meeting on June 27, 2018 at Boulevard Heights Community Center at 6:00 PM. Hurricane Preparation Commissioner Biederman announced the Emergency Operations Coordinator will be speaking about hurricane preparation next Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Boulevard Heights Civic Association meeting and at the Driftwood Civic Association meeting the following Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Communications Commissioner Biederman stated that staff needs to communicate with residents on upcoming sewer projects. City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 Congratulations Commissioner Biederman congratulated all the graduates at McArthur High School and stated at graduation a lot of students had their caps decorated with their future profession, which was nice. Rentals Commissioner Biederman stated as a follow-up to the Broward County Property Appraiser presentation, the City needs to be cross referencing ownership records with local business taxes and the water bills to help to identify more rental properties. Enhanced Landscaping Commissioner Biederman stated the City needs to find a way to require enhanced landscaping on rental properties, and asked the City Attorney to research what are the City’s abilities to require enhanced landscaping. Commissioner Blattner supported the request. Mayor Levy suggested expanding the request to see what the City can do to regulate rentals as a whole. Commissioner Biederman agreed and suggested researching the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, as they have a rental program there. 34. Mayor Levy Beach Cleanup Mayor Levy announced the March for the Ocean this Saturday and invited everyone to attend to help clean up the beach. Payment Portal Mayor Levy stated as the Department of Information Technology has created a vacation rental portal to accept license payments, he asked the department to create a portal to accept parking payments. Commissioner Callari supported the request. Summer Mayor Levy stated it is summer time and wished all the kids a great summer. Johnson Street Mayor Levy stated the FDOT has cancelled the project to widen Johnson Street from the C10 canal/I-95 to Federal Highway due to the high cost of property acquisition. He wants to invest the $2.8 million City contribution, which is currently set aside, to repave the street and fix sidewalks on the south side. Commissioner Callari, Commissioner Biederman and City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 Commissioner Hernandez supported the idea. Sunset Golf Course Mayor Levy stated the owners of Sunset Golf Course have been removing the invasive trees on the course, which does not look appealing. Mayor Levy stated he wants to have a discussion on the feasibility of the City acquiring the property and wants the City Manager to talk to the owner about selling to the City, and suggested including the cost in the future GOB. Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Biederman supported the request. Commissioner Biederman suggested exploring using a green space grant to help offset the cost. 13th Check Litigation Mayor Levy questioned if there was support to have an executive session and possible settlement regarding the 13th check litigation. The Commissioners supported having an executive session scheduled. 35. City Attorney Executive Session – Donna Salum Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on June 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM regarding the Donna Salum vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and Litigation Counsel, John Wien. Executive Session – Rocket Outdoor Advertising Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on June 20, 2018 at 8:45 AM regarding the Rocket Outdoor Advertising vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, and City Attorney. Forthcoming Agenda Items Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, explained at the next Commission meeting he will bring forward the request made at a recent meeting to look at the policy and procedures regarding the requirement to have three or four Commission members bring forward agenda items. Congratulated Students Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, congratulated all the students on a successful year, especially his children who received straight “A’s”. 36. City Manager City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 Commissioner Sherwood Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished Commissioner Sherwood a speedy recovery. FDOT Projects Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began the Sidewalk Improvement project yesterday in Hollywood Gardens West on Taft Street from N 20th Avenue to N 14th Avenue for $2.6 million to include new sidewalks, drainage, lights and bike lanes. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will temporarily close N 24th Avenue South of Hollywood Blvd for roadway reconstruction, till Friday, June 29, 2018. Renaming Streets Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated staff is working with the DMV for residents who live on the newly renamed Freedom, Liberty and Hope Streets, to have their driver’s licenses changed, at no cost, to their new street name on June 16th at Driftwood Community Center; June 19th at City Hall; and July 7th at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Budget Gap Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the presentation by Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, provided excellent information. But the City still has a sizable gap to close, the PBA union is looking for restitution of lost pensions and benefits since 2011. The City is not in a position to assist them at this time, but the City provided them with a reformed planned retirement benefit, progress has been made on the 13th check issue and there is a provisional agreement on those items with their union attorney. More information and further discussion will be had in the labor executive session with the Commission. School Resource Officers (SRO’s) Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated Derrick Alexander, Police Major, will provide a presentation on the SRO issues as items need to be addressed before the start of the new school year. Derrick Alexander, Police Major, provided a presentation on the 2018 school year adjustments made since February 2018. He reviewed Senate Bill 7026 and the school resource officer unit. There is not a formal mechanism to notify the Police Department of the opening of a new charter school. The City is trying to identify funding for 19 part-time school resource officer positions. City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 6, 2018 Labor Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced an executive session would be held on June 20, 2018 at 9:05 AM on labor issues. 37. The meeting adjourned at 3:16 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 15