Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingHollywood, FL · June 20, 2018
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
2:00 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 20, 2018
. The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 2:19 PM in the City Commission
Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida.
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
Note: Commissioner Sherwood participated by telephone.
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 Vice Mayor Case, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion
passed unanimously. (7-0)
6. R-2018-197 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Payment Of Attorneys’ Fees To GrayRobinson, P.A. For
Legal Services In The ICON Office Building Property Litigation And The
Brandt Litigation In An Additional Amount Not To Exceed $75,000.00,
Bringing The Total Amount Authorized For FY2018 To $175,000.00.
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)
7. R-2018-198 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind Flood Insurance
Policy With Hartford Insurance Company Of The Midwest For Flood
Insurance For The City-Owned Sue Gunzburger-Washington Park
Childcare Center Facility Located At 5731 Pembroke Road, For A Not
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To Exceed Amount Of $1,000.00.
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)
8. R-2018-199 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Approve A Contract
Extension Until December 31, 2018 To The Current Group Life And
AD&D Insurance Policy With Symetra Life Insurance Company To
Streamline The City’s Insurance Renewal To Correspond With Other
Lines Of Coverage For An Estimated City Cost Of $90,794.67 For An
Additional Six Months.
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-2018-200 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The State Of
Florida Department Of Transportation Utility Work By Highway
Contractor Agreement And The AT&T Payment Agreement; Both
Agreements Are In The Estimated Amount Of $72,000.00 For The Water
Main Replacement On Hollywood Boulevard From Presidential Circle To
N. 35th Avenue. (Project No. 18-5139)
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)
10. R-2018-201 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. B&C 18-02 With Brown And Caldwell
For Professional Engineering And Administrative Services On An
As-Needed Basis For An Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00;
Approving An Amendment To The FY2018-FY2022 Capital Improvement
Plan (R-2017-289). (Project No. 18-1327A)
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)
11. R-2018-202 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. CTA 18-02 With Craven Thompson And
Associates, Inc., To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The
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Driftwood Septic To Sewer Conversion Phase II, In The Amount Of
$972,358.08; Amending The Approved Fiscal Year 2018 Operating
Budget For The Water And Sewer Enterprise Fund (42) (R-2017-288);
And Amending The Approved FY2018 - FY2022 Capital Improvement
Plan (R-2017-289). (Project No. 18-7088)
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-2018-203 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Amendment No. 1
To Work Order No. GLS 18-01 With Stephen H. Gibbs Land Surveyors,
Inc. (D/B/A Gibbs Land Surveyors) To Provide Professional Surveying
Services For The Emerald Hills Sewer Expansion Project, In The Amount
Of $21,640.00. (Project No. 18-7084E)
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-2018-204 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue Amendment No. 1 To
The Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. H&S 18-01 With
Hazen And Sawyer P.C., To Provide Professional Engineering Services
For Replacement Of RAS Piping And Valves From Clarifiers No. 1 And
No. 2, Located At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, In
The Lump Sum Amount Of $23,804.00 (Project No. 17-9523).
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. P-2018-039 Presentation By The Hollywood Council Of Civic Associations Of The
Pete Brewer Scholarships For Civic Involvement To Amanda Alvarez,
Daniel Cambron, William A. Ryan And Cyrus I. Taalib-Din.
Cliff Germano, President of the Hollywood Council of Civic Associations,
provided a brief history of the Pete Brewer Scholarship; read the
commendation which resulted in Amanda Alvarez, Daniel Cambron,
William A. Ryan and Cyrus I. Taalib-Din being awarded with
scholarships.
The recipients accepted the scholarships and thanked the Commission
and the Hollywood Council of Civic Associations for the scholarships.
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15. P-2018-040 Presentation By Hilary Fine, Arts Director/Visual Arts Teacher &
Department Head, To The City Commission For The Hollywood
Academy Of Arts & Science Community Members Recognition Award.
Hilary Fine, Arts Director/Visual Arts Teacher for the Hollywood Academy
of Arts & Science, read the commendation which resulted in the City
Commission being recognized for the community members recognition
award.
16. 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.
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened and
William Huddleston, IIAF Union President, expressed personal
opinions/concerns. Being there was no one further who wished to speak,
the public hearing was declared closed.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Case, 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
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Levy
Enactment No: O-2018-11
17. R-2018-205 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Considering The Appeal Of A Planning And Development Board
Decision Affirming The Administrative Decision Of Staff Denying The
Re-Establishment Of A Non-Conforming Use (Assisted Living Facility -
Coolidge Holdings LLC.) Located At 2057 Coolidge Street, In
Accordance With The City’s Zoning And Land Development Regulations.
(17-AP-57a).
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to continue the
Resolution to the July 3, 2018 Regular Commission Meeting. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
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5. R-2018-196 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Amending The Rules Of Procedure Governing City Commission
Meetings.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, explained the intent of the resolution.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to continue the
Resolution to the July 3, 2018 Regular Commission Meeting. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
18. R-2018-206 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Designating The Voting Delegate For The Florida League Of Cities
2018 Annual Conference, To Be Held On August 16-18, 2018 In
Hollywood, Florida.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the
Resolution appointing Commissioner Callari as the voting
delegate. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the resolution
appointing Commissioner Hernandez as alternate voting delegate.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
19. R-2018-207 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Adopting The One Year Action Plan And Projected Use Of Funds For
Federal Program Year 2018-2019.
The Mayor announced the resolution was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes.
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:52 PM and returned at 2:55
PM.
Clay Milan, Community Development Manager, explained the intent of
the resolution.
Commissioner Biederman declared a voting conflict for items 19 and 20,
and left the meeting at 2:57 PM.
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Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Luis Lopez, City Engineer, provided additional information.
Steve Joseph, Director of Public Utilities, responded to questions raised
by the Commission.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information.
The public hearing was opened and Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge
Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. There being no one
further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed.
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Case, which was
seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Resolution. On
a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Biederman
abstained.
20. R-2018-208 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing An Amendment To The State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program Local Housing Assistance Plan For State
Of Florida Fiscal Years 2016-2017, 2017-2018 And 2018-2019;
Amending The Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget (R-2017-288).
The Mayor announced the resolution was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes and opened the public hearing. Being
there was no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was
declared closed.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Biederman
abstained.
The City Commission recessed at 3:52 PM and reconvened at 3:58 PM
with all members of the Commission present.
22. Vice Mayor Case, District 1
Hurricane Preparedness
Vice Mayor Case thanked staff for presenting the Hurricane
Preparedness meeting with the civic associations and reminded
everyone to start doing their hurricane preparedness now.
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Polystyrene Prohibition
Vice Mayor Case explained staff has been getting out the information
about the polystyrene prohibition, and wants to know when the City is
going to do a mailing to inform business owners when they get their caf é
licenses, that they need to be in compliance.
Code Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
Vice Mayor Case state the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for code also
needs to be completed which will help enforce the codes.
Enforcement of Beach Ordinances
Vice Mayor Case stated there needs to be enforcement of existing
ordinances, such as tents on the beach with tables and dogs on the
beach; the City needs to enforce the current codes.
4th of July
Vice Mayor Case stated she is excited that the 4th of July celebration will
be at the beach and the A1A construction is moving along.
Derelict Boat
Vice Mayor Case stated she is excited about having the derelict boat
from the beach removed.
23. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
Juneteenth Celebration
Commissioner Hernandez congratulated everyone on the Juneteenth
celebration.
Orangebrook
Commissioner Hernandez explained he provided pictures to Raelin
Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic
Development, regarding Orangebrook and for Claire Garret’s
presentation under citizens’ comments.
Circulator
Commissioner Hernandez explained the procurement process on the
circulator is moving forward.
4th of July
Commissioner Hernandez wished everyone a happy 4th of July.
Crushed Glass Bricks for Sidewalks
Commissioner Hernandez stated he is concerned about the installation
of crushed glass bricks for the sidewalks on A1A, as they are very costly
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and in the future he does not want to assess the adjacent property
owners for the maintenance of them.
Volunteers
Commissioner Hernandez thanked the volunteers who are working
around the City.
Sunset Golf Course
Commissioner Hernandez stated there was a fire yesterday at Sunset
Golf Course and he asked the Fire Chief to provide an update if
possible.
24. Commissioner Callari, District 3
Broward League of Cities
Commissioner Callari explained the Broward League of Cities had a
strategic plan meeting this past Monday with the discussion on home rule
and SRO's in schools, how they will be paid for.
Stan Goldman Park
Commissioner Callari requested an update on Stan Goldman Park as
there was public outreach and the City received the residents' priorities;
she asked what the next steps are.
501(c)3
Commissioner Callari requested the status of the presentation for the
501(c)3 in regards to the animals.
Skate Park
Commissioner Callari explained she visited a skate park in a city north of
here and she gave her ideas to David Vasquez, Interim Director of
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts.
Economic Development
Commissioner Callari stated the Economic Development workshop on
the strategic action plan earlier today was very informative.
Hurricane Preparedness
Commissioner Callari reminded everyone to start their hurricane
preparedness.
Safety
Commissioner Callari reminded everyone to keep watch over the kids,
as they are at swimming pools, and enroll them in swimming lessons.
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Pete Brewer Scholarships
Commissioner Callari congratulated the recipients of the Pete Brewer
Scholarship.
Coral Rock House
Commissioner Callari requested an update on the coral rock house;
specifically regarding the date for improvements and grant status.
4th of July
Commissioner Callari stated 4th of July is coming up.
Juneteenth Celebration
Commissioner Callari stated she also attended the Juneteenth
celebration which was a great event.
25. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
Commissioner Blattner had no further comments.
26. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
Congratulations
Commissioner Biederman congratulated Silver Knight recipient, Kelly
Woodson.
West Hollywood Elks Lodge
Commissioner Biederman stated he attended the West Hollywood Elks
Lodge pre Flag Day event in which they dispose of old flags by burning
them. There is a collection box in City Hall to collect old flags if anyone is
interested.
Food Bank Collection
Commissioner Biederman stated Ellen Mitchell is collecting extra unused
fruits for the food bank, if anyone is interested in donating, please call
him.
Youth Ambassadors
Commissioner Biederman thanked Commissioner Callari for her work
with the youth ambassadors.
Helping A Resident
Commissioner Biederman thanked the staff of Code Compliance and
the Community Development Division for going on their day off to help a
90 year old resident by painting her home.
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4th of July
Commissioner Biederman wished everyone a happy 4th of July.
27. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
Commission Participation
Commissioner Sherwood thanked the Commission for allowing her
participation by telephone.
Opportunity Zones
Commissioner Sherwood explained if the opportunity zones can be
applied for again this year, as discussed at the economic development
workshop, she suggested 441.
Façade Rehab
Commissioner Sherwood suggested a façade rehab program to help the
businesses along Johnson Street from N 52nd Avenue to N 56th Avenue.
Interlocal Agreement with Broward County
Commissioner Sherwood stated she wants to ensure the Interlocal
Agreement with Broward County regarding the CRA is signed.
Budget
Commissioner Sherwood stated the upcoming budget year is tight and
she wants to find out how much money would be gained by moving the
Diplomat Hotel out of the CRA.
Sewers
Commissioner Sherwood stated there should be some type of program,
similar to how an insurance agency requests three bids be submitted, to
help residents with the cost of installing sewers.
Crushed Shell Bricks for Sidewalks
Commissioner Hernandez stated he was informed by the CRA Executive
Director that it was not crushed glass but crushed shell.
28. Mayor Levy
Economic Development
Mayor Levy thanked the staff for the Economic Development
presentation and added he is looking forward to its implementation.
Sunset Golf Course
Mayor Levy suggested staff apply to the Forever Florida Fund for
acquisition of the Sunset Golf Course land.
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CRA
Mayor Levy stated the removing of the Diplomat Hotel as an opportunity,
but the Interlocal Agreement with Broward County is a lot more
advantageous.
Budget
Mayor Levy stated everyone received an email from Jorge Camejo, CRA
Executive Director, regarding the CRA providing additional funding to the
City.
School Board
Mayor Levy announced tonight at 7:00 PM there will be a School Board
member candidates’ forum at David Park Community Center.
Online Parking Registration
Mayor Levy thanked staff for implementation of the online parking
registration.
Juneteenth Celebration
Mayor Levy stated he also attended the Juneteenth celebration; it was
very nice and he enjoyed marching with everyone.
July 3, 2018 Items
Mayor Levy stated for the July 3, 2018 Commission meeting he wants to
conclude as many items as possible before the recess such as the
alternative parking surfaces.
29. City Attorney
Phone
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, apologized for his phone ringing
earlier.
Enhanced Landscaping at Rental Properties
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated Commissioner Biederman
inquired about rental property having enhanced landscaping, the City can
implement this requirement, and staff will work with the Planning Division
on drafting an ordinance.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission on rental
properties, commercial and residential having enhanced landscaping.
Commissioner Hernandez expressed his opinion to enforce what is
currently on the books instead of having new regulations.
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Commissioner Biederman agreed to enforce the current codes, and
stated the idea is that landlords should have enhanced landscaping,
specifically in single family neighborhoods.
Commissioner Blattner spoke about using the current codes to enforce
the cars parking on the lawn, shutters still being up, and he wants to
expand the discussion to improve the appearance of the properties.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission regarding the
enforcement of current codes, and the appearance of properties, parking
on grass, along with an education campaign to the residents for
compliance.
John Chidesy, Code Compliance Manager, responded regarding
parking on the grass as there are numerous car owner households with
teenagers, which they are trying to address. He also spoke about
property standards for single family and commercial properties.
Silva Glazer, Director of Public Works, spoke about the availability of
resources, managing low income areas, aging structures with residents
of low income, the magistrate process and the number of cases have
tripled. In addition, Code has taken on new programs without new
personnel such as the dumpster ordinance, substandard structures,
commercial properties that needed rehabilitation, the polystyrene
ordinance, illegal additions, staff is working seven days a week as well
as working evening hours.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated a workshop will be scheduled on
this issue.
30. City Manager
No Cost Drivers’ License
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the next and last No Cost
Drivers’ License Replacement event will be on Saturday, July 7th from
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.
Beach Renourishment
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the Army Corps of Engineers
has notified the City that we have been approved for beach
renourishment for 123 cubic thousand yards which is $9.7 million. There
will be staging required, and a resolution will return to the Commission in
early fall, construction will start in January 2019.
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The meeting recessed at 4:55 PM and reconvened at 5:12 PM with all
members of the Commission present.
21. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, introduced David Vasquez, Interim Director of Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Arts, to speak on soccer field time.
David Vasquez, Interim Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts,
provided a history of the soccer programs in the City, the Wildcats and
the Cyclones.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Tom Tianich, Hollywood Wildcats
2. Michael Callahan, 630 N Luna Court
3. Jodi Gast, Wildcats Soccer
4. Georgette Lasley-Wiggins, Sweeteheartz Inc.
5. Joseph Kaplan, 2401 S Ocean Drive
6. Marisol Alvarado, 1041 N 70 Terrace
7. Jolanta Jewieuski, 1040 N 70 Avenue
8. Adriana Algieri, 1902 Madison Street
9. Jasmine Cuffy, 2211 Adams Street
10. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street
11. Barry Faske, Faske Enterprises
12. Siobhan McLaughlin, 1409 Rodman Street
13. Claire Garret, 3148 Calle Largo Drive
14. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue
15. Tom Lander, 3186 Roosevelt Street
16. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street
17. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street
18. Sylvia Jezienski, 1040 N 70 Avenue
19. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street
20. Blanca Castelanno, 1411 S 24 Avenue
21. Alexandra Hughes, Highland Gardens Community Garden
22. Linda Anderson, 2334 Farragut Street
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31. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
______________________
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Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
2:00 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
Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final June 20, 2018
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.
2:00 PM - Items - 14 thru 15
2:15 PM - Item - 16
5:00 PM - Item - 21
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS 5 THRU 13
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 ATTORNEY
5. R-2018-196 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending The Rules Of Procedure Governing City
Commission Meetings.
Attachments: rrulesofconduct.doc
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6. R-2018-197 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Payment Of Attorneys’ Fees To GrayRobinson,
P.A. For Legal Services In The ICON Office Building Property Litigation
And The Brandt Litigation In An Additional Amount Not To Exceed
$75,000.00, Bringing The Total Amount Authorized For FY2018 To
$175,000.00.
Attachments: ragrayrobinsoniconfy2018second.doc
tergrayrobinsoniconbrandt.doc
BIS 18-204.docx
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
7. R-2018-198 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind Flood
Insurance Policy With Hartford Insurance Company Of The Midwest For
Flood Insurance For The City-Owned Sue Gunzburger-Washington
Park Childcare Center Facility Located At 5731 Pembroke Road, For
A Not To Exceed Amount Of $1,000.00.
Attachments: Resolution For Flood Ins. For Sue Gunzburger-Washington Park.docx
Back up for Sue Gunzburger Flood Insurance.pdf
terinsfloodgunzburgerwashparkchildcare.doc
BIS 18-183.doc
8. R-2018-199 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Approve A
Contract Extension Until December 31, 2018 To The Current Group
Life And AD&D Insurance Policy With Symetra Life Insurance
Company To Streamline The City’s Insurance Renewal To Correspond
With Other Lines Of Coverage For An Estimated City Cost Of
$90,794.67 For An Additional Six Months.
Attachments: Resolution for the extension of Symetra Life Insurance.docx
013017 - Hollywood - 2017 Symetra Renewal Extension.pdf
042417 - Hollywood - Symetra - Life Policy Rider - Classes 1-7.pdf
terinslife.doc
BIS 18-198r.docx
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
9. R-2018-200 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
State Of Florida Department Of Transportation Utility Work By Highway
Contractor Agreement And The AT&T Payment Agreement; Both
Agreements Are In The Estimated Amount Of $72,000.00 For The
Water Main Replacement On Hollywood Boulevard From Presidential
Circle To N. 35th Avenue. (Project No. 18-5139)
Attachments: 01 Resolution - FDOT Contractor & AT&T Payment Agreement (5139).docx
02 Agreement - AT&T Payment Agreement (5139).pdf
UWBHCA 6-4-2018.pdf
Term Sheet - FDOT - Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement.doc
Term Sheet - ATT Relocation of 8 inch Water Main.doc
BIS 18-201.doc
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10. R-2018-201 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. B&C 18-02 With Brown
And Caldwell For Professional Engineering And Administrative
Services On An As-Needed Basis For An Amount Not To Exceed
$100,000.00; Approving An Amendment To The FY2018-FY2022
Capital Improvement Plan (R-2017-289). (Project No. 18-1327A)
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Brown & Caldwell ATP B&C 18-02 General Engineering (1327A).docx
Exhibit A TMP-2018-319 Brown & Caldwell Project 18-1327A.pdf
04 ATP - Brown & Caldwell ATP B&C 18-02 General Engineering (1327A).pdf
03 Proposal - Brown & Caldwell ATP B&C 18-02 General Engineering (1327A).pdf
Term Sheet - Brown and Caldwell Work Order 18-02.doc
BIS 18-196.doc
11. R-2018-202 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. 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; Amending The Approved Fiscal Year
2018 Operating Budget For The Water And Sewer Enterprise Fund
(42) (R-2017-288); And Amending The Approved FY2018 - FY2022
Capital Improvement Plan (R-2017-289). (Project No. 18-7088)
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Craven Thompson Associates ATP CTA 18-02 for Driftwood Septic-to-Sewer (708
Exhibit 1 Driftwood Septic to Sewer Phase II.pdf
03 ATP - Craven Thompson Associates ATP CTA 18-02 for Driftwood Septic-to-Sewer (7088).pdf
04 Proposal - Craven Thompson Associates ATP CTA 18-02 for Driftwood Septic-to-Sewer (7088
Term Sheet - Craven Thompson Work Orderphase11.doc
BIS 18-193.doc
12. R-2018-203 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute
Amendment No. 1 To Work Order No. GLS 18-01 With Stephen H.
Gibbs Land Surveyors, Inc. (D/B/A Gibbs Land Surveyors) To Provide
Professional Surveying Services For The Emerald Hills Sewer
Expansion Project, In The Amount Of $21,640.00. (Project No.
18-7084E)
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Gibbs Land Surveyors Amendment 1 to ATP GLS 18-01 Emerald Hills Sewer Exp
02 Amendment 1 - Gibbs Land Surveyors Amendment 1 to ATP GLS 18-01 Emeral Hills Sewer E
03 Draft ATP - Gibbs Land Surveyors Amendment 1 to ATP GLS 18-01 Emeral Hills Sewer Expan
Term Sheet - Amendment No. 1 Gibbs Land Surveyors.doc
BIS 18-200.doc
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13. R-2018-204 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue
Amendment No. 1 To The Authorization To Proceed For Work Order
No. H&S 18-01 With Hazen And Sawyer P.C., To Provide Professional
Engineering Services For Replacement Of RAS Piping And Valves
From Clarifiers No. 1 And No. 2, Located At The Southern Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant, In The Lump Sum Amount Of $23,804.00
(Project No. 17-9523).
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Amendment 1 to ATP H&S 18-01 RAS Piping & Valves.docx
02 Amendment - Amendment 1 to ATP H&S 18-01 RAS Piping & Valves.pdf
03 Draft ATP - Amendment 1 to ATP H&S 18-01 RAS Piping & Valves.pdf
Term Sheet - Hazen & Sawyer Amendment NO. 1 Work Order H&S 18-01.doc
BIS 18-199.doc
2:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
14. P-2018-039 Presentation By The Hollywood Council Of Civic Associations Of The
Pete Brewer Scholarships For Civic Involvement To Amanda Alvarez,
Daniel Cambron, William A. Ryan And Cyrus I. Taalib-Din.
15. P-2018-040 Presentation By Hilary Fine, Arts Director/Visual Arts Teacher &
Department Head, To The City Commission For The Hollywood
Academy Of Arts & Science Community Members Recognition Award.
2:15 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM
16. 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.
Attachments: ofirepensionreformedprb.doc
BIS 18-188.doc
Office of the City Attorney
Second Reading
No Changes Since First Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
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QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM(S)
(Rules of Procedure Attached to Agenda)
17. R-2018-205 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering The Appeal Of A Planning And Development
Board Decision Affirming The Administrative Decision Of Staff Denying
The Re-Establishment Of A Non-Conforming Use (Assisted Living
Facility - Coolidge Holdings LLC.) Located At 2057 Coolidge Street, In
Accordance With The City’s Zoning And Land Development
Regulations. (17-AP-57a).
Attachments: 1757a_Resolution_2018_0516.docx
1757a_Attachment I.pdf
1757a_Attachment II.pdf
1757a_Attachment III.pdf
Planning Division
REGULAR AGENDA
18. R-2018-206 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Designating The Voting Delegate For The Florida League Of
Cities 2018 Annual Conference, To Be Held On August 16-18, 2018 In
Hollywood, Florida.
Attachments: R-fal-leg-appt.DOC
2018 Voting Delegate Form_FLC Annual Conference_Hollywood.pdf
Office of the City Clerk
19. R-2018-207 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Adopting The One Year Action Plan And Projected Use Of
Funds For Federal Program Year 2018-2019.
Attachments: OYP Reso_Rev.docx
Exhibit A.pdf
BIS 18194.doc
Community Development Division
Advertised Public Hearing
20. R-2018-208 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing An Amendment To The State
Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Local Housing Assistance
Plan For State Of Florida Fiscal Years 2016-2017, 2017-2018 And
2018-2019; Amending The Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget
(R-2017-288).
Attachments: SHIP AMENDMENT RESOLUTION.doc
Attachment A.pdf
Attachment B.pdf
BIS 18195.doc
Community Development Division
Advertised Public Hearing
21. 5:00 PM CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (Total Time 30 Minutes)
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COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY
MANAGER
22. Vice Mayor Case, District 1
23. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
24. Commissioner Callari, District 3
25. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
26. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
27. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
28. Mayor Levy
29. City Attorney
30. City Manager
31. 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.
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).
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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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