Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingHollywood, FL · August 29, 2018
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, August 29, 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 August 29, 2018
. The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 1:13 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
14. R-2018-256 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Billboard
Agreement With Blue Rooster Media, LLC. For The Replacement Of A
Billboard To Be Located At 2930 Hollywood Boulevard.
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 Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The
motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
5. R-2018-247 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Increasing The Amount Authorized To Be Paid For FY 2018, Pursuant To
The Current Agreement With Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak &
Stewart, P.C., From $80,000.00 To $120,000.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
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6. R-2018-248 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement
With Greenberg Traurig, P.A. For Legal Services In Utilities Matters,
Increasing The Maximum Amount Of Fees For FY 2018 From
$200,000.00 To $250,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials
To Execute An Agreement With Greenberg Traurig P.A. For Legal
Services In Utilities Matters In An Amount Not To Exceed $250,000.00
For FY 2019; And Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2018
Capital Improvement Program R-2017-289 Adopted September 27,
2017.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
8. R-2018-250 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 4,
2018.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
9. R-2018-251 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 18,
2018.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
10. R-2018-252 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Host
Agency Agreement With The AARP Foundation For Joint Engagement In
The Senior Community Service Employment Program.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
11. R-2018-253 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate A
Global Settlement And Release With Claudio Loveras For A Workers’
Compensation Claim In An Amount Not To Exceed $12,000.00.
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ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
12. R-2018-254 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate A
Settlement For Attorney’s Fees For Mark McCann For A Workers’
Compensation Claim In An Amount Not To Exceed $26,000.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
13. R-2018-255 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Approve A
Settlement Of A Workers’ Compensation Lien With Andreas
Pantaloukas In The Amount Of $6,951.41.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
15. R-2018-257 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Ranking The Three Short-Listed Firms To Provide Professional
Design/Engineering Services For A Citywide Vulnerability Assessment
And Adaptation Plan; And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Negotiate An Agreement With The Highest Ranked Firm.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
16. R-2018-258 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 HOME Agreement With HOPE
South Florida, Inc. To Extend The Term Of The Agreement And Increase
The Total Funding For Program Years 2017-2018 And 2018-2019 From
$439,000.00 To $596,065.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted
Operating Budget (R-2017-288) For The Special Programs Fund (Fund
11); And Providing For An Effective Date.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
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17. R-2018-259 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement
With HOPE South Florida, Inc. To Provide Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000.00 Using State
Housing Initiatives Partnership Funds.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
18. R-2018-260 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Sale Of City-Owned Property Located At
7508 Grant Court To Haydar Life Corporation In The Amount Of
$240,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A
Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase Along With A Warranty
Deed.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
19. R-2018-261 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For The 2018/19
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant To
Renovate The Playground At Driftwood Community Center In The
Approximate Amount Of $158,200.00, And If Awarded, Accept the
Award; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All
Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement(s).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
20. R-2018-262 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 2019/2020 Broward Boating Improvement Program Grant In
The Amount Of $50,000.00 From The Broward County Marine Advisory
Committee To Assist With The Removal Of Derelict Vessels From The
Waterways Within The City Limits, And If Awarded, Authorizing The
Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents
And Agreement(s).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
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21. R-2018-263 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The
Attached Purchase Order To Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc.
For The Purchase Of Three Thompson Pumps In The Total Amount Of
$174,572.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
22. R-2018-264 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Approve A Blanket
Purchase Order With Cathedral Corporation For Bill Print And Mailing
Services In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $263,658.58.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
23. R-2018-265 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A
Purchase Order To Solutionwerks Inc. For The Supply And Delivery Of A
Reboiler-Condenser Heat Exchanger For The Cryogenic Plant At The
Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant In The Amount Of
$113,677.50; And Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2018
Capital Improvement Program.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
24. R-2018-266 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A
Contract With Eagle Painting For The Painting Of Buildings And
Structures At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant In The
Amount Of $151,782.69; And Approving And Authorizing An Amendment
To The Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program. (Project No.
18-9096C).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
25. R-2018-267 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A
License and Maintenance Agreement With Azteca Systems, LLC For
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The Acquisition Of Cityworks Server Asset Management Solution
Premium Software And Maintenance And Technical Support Services
For An Annual Amount Of $60,000.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
26. R-2018-268 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue An Authorization To
Proceed With Work Order No. B&V 18-02 With Black & Veatch
Corporation For The Phase I Implementation Of Cityworks Server Asset
Management Solution Premium Software Within The Department Of
Public Utilities In An Amount Not To Exceed $388,852.00; And
Approving And Authorizing An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2018
Capital Improvement Program.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
27. P-2018-044 Proclamation In Recognition Of Father Thomas O’Dwyer Day And
Presentation Of Key To The City Of Hollywood, August 29, 2018.
Vice Mayor Case read the proclamation in recognition of Father Thomas
O'Dwyer Day, August 29, 2018.
Mayor Levy presented the Key to the City of Hollywood to Father
O'Dwyer.
Father Thomas O'Dwyer accepted the proclamation and Key to the City
and thanked the Commission for the recognition.
7. R-2018-249 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Regarding Supplemental Distributions Made By The City’s Pension
Boards; Finding An Immediate Danger Or The Compromise Of
Significant Legal Rights If A Court Proceeding Does Not Take Place
Before The Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act Is Complied
With.
Robert Klausner, Police Pension Fund and Firefighter Pension Fund
Attorney, expressed personal opinions/concerns.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the
Commission.
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Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
George Keller, Assistant City Mananger for Public Safety, responded to
concerns raised by the Commission.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Mayor Levy, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice
vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner Callari was opposed.
28. PO-2018-13 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Repealing Chapter
109a Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Medical Marijuana
Businesses”. (18-T-29)
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there
being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was
declared closed.
Deandrea Moise, Planning Administrator, 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 first reading.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, 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 Blattner
Commissioner Biederman
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Levy
Nay: Commissioner Callari
29. PO-2018-14 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article 2 Of
The Zoning And Land Development Regulations, Entitled “Definitions”,
By Amending Section 2.2 “Terms Defined” By Revising The Definition Of
Pharmacy To Include A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensing
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Facility; Defining A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensing
Facility; Amending Article 3 Section 3.23 “Distance Separation
Requirements” To Provide For The Separation Of Treatment Center
Dispensing Facilities From Schools; And Providing For An Effective
Date. (18-T-30)
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes.
Deandrea Moise, Planning Administrator, provided a presentation on the
intent of the ordinance.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 2:18 PM and returned at 2:20
PM.
Deandrea Moise, Planning Administrator, provided a presentation on the
intent of the ordinance.
The public hearing was opened; and Kent Gaines, 5727 Hollywood
Boulevard, expressed personal opinions/concerns, there being no one
further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information.
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:36 PM and returned at 2:37
PM.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, 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
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Levy
30. PO-2018-15 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The City’s
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Adopted Comprehensive Plan By Amending The Land Use Element To
Establish The Diplomat Activity Center Land Use Category; Amending
The Future Land Use Element Map To Reflect Said Changes; And
Providing For An Effective Date. (18-L-08)
Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 2:40 PM.
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes.
The Commission recessed at 2:41 PM and reconvened at 2:53 PM with
all members of the Commission present.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced item 31 is not
quasi-judicial, therefore items 30 and 31 can be heard together.
Fitz Murphy, Planning Administrator, provided a presentation on items 30
and 31.
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 2:55 PM and returned at
2:56 PM.
Leigh Kerr, Leigh Robinson Kerr Associates, 808 Las Olas Boulevard,
representative of Diplomat, provided additional information on the
proposed project.
The public hearing was opened and Isabel Quintana, 3725 S. Ocean
Boulevard, expressed personal opinions/concerns, there being no one
further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading.
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Case, 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
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Levy
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31. PO-2018-16 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The City’s
Comprehensive Plan By Changing The Land Use Designation For
Property Located At 3555 S. Ocean Drive From The Land Use
Designation Of Medium/High Residential And General Business To
Activity Center (Diplomat Activity Center); Amending The City’s Land
Use Map To Reflect Said Changes. (18-L-08)
The Mayor opened the public hearing; there being no one present who
wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Biederman, 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
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Levy
32. P-2018-045 Presentation By Michael D. Futterman, Partner In Charge, Marcum LLP,
To The City Of Hollywood, Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report And Fiscal Year Audit Results.
Michael D. Futterman, Marcum LLP, provided a presentation on the FY
2019 comprehensive annual financial report and fiscal year audit results.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission and Mr.
Futterman responded to questions asked of him.
33. R-2018-269 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving The “Hollywood Storage King” Plat, Being In The City Of
Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, And Generally Located On The
North East Corner Of Pembroke Road And South 22nd Avenue.
(P-18-04)
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.
Luis Lopez, City Engineer, explained the intent of the resolution.
Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street, expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
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Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution
with the conditions outlined in the resolution. On a voice vote the
motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
34. R-2018-270 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Considering A Request For A Special Exception To Establish An
Elementary School (Guidepost Montessori At Hollywood Beach) Located
At 2402 Hollywood Boulevard And 118 S. 24th Avenue, Pursuant To The
Provisions Of Article 5 Of The Zoning And Land Development
Regulations. (18-CRR-44)
The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and
Mayor Levy questioned if there were any objections to waiving them .
Being that there was an objection, the quasi-judicial procedures were not
waived. The City Clerk swore in those persons wishing to speak.
The City Commission declared their ex-parte communications.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, reviewed the order of proof.
Richard Doody, Attorney for Staff, submitted into the record as staff
exhibit 1, the staff back-up. Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, was
stipulated as an expert witness.
Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, provided a presentation on the
request for a special exception.
Rob Feiner, Attorney for the Applicant, cross-examined Leslie Del
Monte.
The City Commission questioned Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager.
Rob Feiner, Attorney for the Applicant, reviewed the application for a K -8
Montessori School and amended their application to 90 students
maximum.
Aaron Bailey, Guidepost Montessori, provided testimony on compliance
with conditions/regulations.
Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 4:12 PM and returned at 4:14
PM.
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Lindsay Journo, Guidepost Montessori, provided testimony on behalf of
the application, as an expert witness.
Mayor Levy, passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Case and left the meeting
at 4:18 PM, he returned at 4:20 PM.
Karl Peterson, PE., KBP Consulting, Inc., provided testimony as an
expert traffic engineer.
Rob Feiner, Attorney for the Applicant, tendered the traffic report as
applicant exhibit 1. Richard Doody, Attorney for staff, objected to the
exhibit 1. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, sustained the objection of the
exhibit, therefore, it was not allowed.
Vice Mayor Case left the meeting at 4:29 PM and returned at 4:32 PM.
Viviana Castellisi, Principal of Guidepost Montessori, provided testimony
on the application.
Richard Doody, Staff Attorney, had no cross-examination questions for
Ms. Castellisi.
The applicant and their witnesses responded to questions raised from
the Commission.
Richard Doody, Staff Attorney, provided closing comments and
recommended approval with the conditions recommended by staff.
Rob Feiner, Attorney for the Applicant, provided closing comments and
requested approval with staff conditions, the reduction to 90 students and
staggered drop off and pick up.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Mariam Manukyan, 1409 Rodman Street
2. Nicole Farnault, 411 S 57th Way
Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 5:14 PM and returned at
5:19 PM.
3. Katherine Murgo, 2150 Van Buren Street
4. Luka Amado, 2150 Van Buren Street
5. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street
6. Luciana Yepes, 720 NE 193rd Street
7. Jacoba Yepes, 720 NE 193rd Street
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Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, reviewed the 13 conditions, the change
to 90 student maximum capacity, 1/2 hour to stagger pick up and drop
off.
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 5:30 PM and returned at 5:31
PM.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, reviewed the applicable law for the
Commission to consider approval or denial of the application.
Commission deliberations began.
Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 5:34 PM and returned at 5:36
PM.
Commission deliberations continued.
George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, responded to
concerns raised by the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt
the resolution with an amendment to cap the enrollment at 50 kids.
The motion died due to lack of a second.
Commission deliberations continued.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Mayor Levy, to adopt Resolution with the conditions
as noted by staff, the reduction of the maximum capacity
enrollment to 90 students and staggering the drop off and pick up
times. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner
Hernandez was opposed.
35. P-2018-046 Presentation By Raelin Storey, Director, Communications, Marketing
And Economic Development, Providing An Update On The Pilot
Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP).
Due to time constraints, it was the general consensus of the Commission
to hear the presentation at the next commission meeting.
36. P-2018-047 Presentation By Raheem Seecharan, Director, Information Technology,
Regarding Update On Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Due to time constraints, it was the general consensus of the Commission
to hear the presentation at the next commission meeting.
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37. R-2018-271 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Final
Annual Report For Florida Fiscal Year 2015/2016, And Interim Annual
Reports For Florida Fiscal Years 2016/2017 And 2017/2018 Pursuant
To The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Act; Authorizing
The Appropriate City Officials To Submit The State Housing Initiatives
Partnership Program Final Annual Report For Florida Fiscal Year
2015/2016, And Interim Annual Reports For Florida Fiscal Years
2016/2017 And 2017/2018 To The Florida Housing Finance
Corporation; Authorizing Appropriate City Officials To Execute All
Required Documents; And Providing For An Effective Date.
The Mayor stated the resolution was advertised in conformance with
State Statutes and City Codes and opened the public hearing, being
there was no one present who wished to be heard, the public hearing
was declared closed.
Commissioner Biederman questioned the City Attorney if he had a
conflict of interest. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, responded that he
did not have a conflict of interest.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
38. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
Mayor Levy pased the gavel to Vice Mayor Case and left the meeting at
5:54 PM, he returned at 5:55 PM.
1. Jack Izzo, 542 N 70th Way
2. Richard Weiner, 7479 NW 4th Street, Plantation, FL, Attorney for
AFSME
3. Diana Pittarelli, 201 Van Buren Street
4. Jeff Marano, Broward County PBA
5. Ronda Kunde, 1535 Fletcher Street
6. Terry Kunde, 1535 Fletcher Street
7. Claire Garrett, 3148 Calle Largo Drive
8. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 6:18 PM and returned at
6:20 PM.
9. Julia Johnson, 1919 Van Buren Street
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10. Jared Anton, Temple Sinai of Hollywood
Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 6:21 PM and returned at
6:24 PM.
11. Jennifer Locane, 4619 Van Buren Street
12. Adriana Algieri, 1902 Madison Street
13. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street
14. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street
15. Warren Stein, Murray Stein, Inc.
16. Andre Brown, 2316 Mayo Street
17. Sean Atkinson, 1106 N 31 Avenue
Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 6:43 PM and returned at
6:48 PM.
18. Tom Lander, 3186 Roosevelt Street
19. Jolanta Jezierski, 1040 N 70 Avenue
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 6:49 PM and returned at 6:52
PM.
20. Sylvia Jezierski, 1040 N 70th Avenue
Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 6:54 PM.
39. Commissioner Callari, District 3
Summer Activities
Commissioner Callari explained all the summer activities in which the
Commission participated during summer recess, and showed a video of
the different events.
Commissioner Blattner returned to the meeting at 6:57 PM.
City Hall
Commissioner Callari requested Commission support for City staff to
look into relocating City Hall to another location and looking at the
redevelopment of City Hall circle. Mayor Levy, Commissioner Blattner
and Commissioner Hernandez supported the request.
Tri-Rail Station
Commissioner Callari requested Commission support for City staff to
look into relocating the Tri-Rail Station on Hollywood Blvd to Sheridan
Street. Commissioner Hernandez and Mayor Levy supported the
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request.
ArtsPark Events
Commissioner Callari requested Commission support to bring the Wing
Ding event, and other named artists events, in an effort to have more
events at the ArtsPark. Mayor Levy and Commissioner Sherwood
supported the request.
Schools Distance Separation
Commissioner Callari requested Commission support to have a
distance separation of one mile between schools. Commissioner
Biederman and Commissioner Hernandez supported the request.
Congratulations
Commissioner Callari congratulated all the newly elected officials who
were elected in the August 28, 2018 Primary Election.
Gun Drop Off Program
Commissioner Callari announced the Hickson family is supporting a
voluntarily gun turn in event, and would like the City to do a similar event.
Lifeguard Awards
Commissioner Callari stated the Beach Safety lifeguards won awards
and would like a presentation on the next agenda.
40. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
Commissioner Blattner had no further comments.
41. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
Gun Drop Off Program
Commissioner Biederman stated Miami Dade County did a gun
program with an exchange of guns for a computer. He suggested
partnering with computer businesses to do the same.
Jolanta Jezierski
Commissioner Biederman asked staff to address Ms. Jolanta Jezierski ’s
concerns.
Temple Sinai School
Commissioner Biederman stated he wants to ensure traffic calming is
done on the Temple Sinai School project.
Ben Gamla School
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Commissioner Biederman stated the Ben Gamla School had stipulations
and made promises to the City especially regarding parking issues. The
City needs to enforce the stipulation and agreements or shut them down,
as they are parking on City Hall Circle. He wants the City to hold Ben
Gamla School accountable for violating the stipulations and promises .
Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Callari and Commissioner
Hernandez supported the request.
Employees
Commissioner Biederman thanked the City Manager for his memo on
keeping his promises made to employees, which were broken in 2011.
He added the City needs to resolve these issues.
CRA Improvements
Commissioner Biederman stated people bought property on the beach
knowing CRA improvements were going to be done. The City needs to
keep these promises, to continue completing the street improvements.
New Horizons Newsletter
Commissioner Biederman stated he wants to start having the New
Horizons newsletter printed and mailed again and wants to explore
advertising options to help with the costs. Commissioner Hernandez,
Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Sherwood supported the idea.
42. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
Summer Events
Commissioner Sherwood thanked Commissioner Callari for the video on
summer events. She stated she had a meeting with the Johnson Street
Business Association and they complained about City Hall being closed
on Fridays, this video shows the Commission never takes a day off.
Façade Assistance
Commissioner Sherwood suggested a façade assistance program for
the Johnson Street businesses on Johnson Street between N 52nd and
N 56th Avenues, as the businesses need help.
Amendment One
Commissioner Sherwood stated we received a video from the Florida
League of Cities on how Amendment One will affect cities and asked
that the City show it. She explained the City will lose about $4 million per
year, and how if the amendment is passed the tax burden will be shifted
to other property owners.
Schools
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Commissioner Sherwood stated during the workshop in October with
School Superintendent Runcie it is important to discuss the consolidation
of schools to make a K-8 in different areas, as it is important to have
excellent schools and programs so families will stop moving out of the
City.
Arts Park Events
Commissioner Sherwood stated she agrees with getting big name
artists to have events at the ArtsPark.
Unions
Commissioner Sherwood stated she is looking forward to resolving the
issues and working with the unions.
43. Vice Mayor Case, District 1
Events
Vice Mayor Case stated for the 4th of July event on the beach, the
Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts staff do a lot of
ceremonial work for the Commission. Then the Commission does not
show up, which should be looked into to see if it should still be done.
Candy Cane Parade
Vice Mayor Case stated she wants to re-visit having the candy cane
parade with participants throw out wrapped candy, as the City needs to
keep the beach clean.
Summer Events
Vice Mayor Case stated she attended lots of meetings during summer
break.
CRA ILA for Code Enforcement
Vice Mayor Case stated she wants to get the CRA Interlocal Agreement
(ILA) for Code Enforcement on the next agenda.
Pop-Up Businesses
Vice Mayor Case questioned why it takes so long to remove a pop-up
business. She questioned why the revocation of a Certificate of Use
(CU) process takes so long, as she wants to have it taken care of
sooner. There is a pop-up scooter business which was revoked in July,
but is still operating.
Florida League of Cities
Vice Mayor Case stated she is looking forward to the resolution on
Home Rule endorsed by the Florida League of Cities on the September
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20, 2018 agenda.
CRA Funds
Vice Mayor Case stated there was a discussion at the last CRA meeting
where monies the CRA has which they can take out for carry over funds .
She wants to ensure projects are not impacted, as she wants to finish the
infrastructure projects.
Back to School
Vice Mayor Case stated she attended a back to school event, which was
successful
A1A Project
Vice Mayor Case stated the A1A project is moving along, phase one will
be completed by end of October, and phase 2 will end in March 2019.
Drone Ordinance
Vice Mayor Case suggest there should be a drone ordinance, as there is
drone traffic on the beach. Commissioner Biederman, Mayor Levy and
Commissioner Callari supported the request for information of what other
cities have done.
44. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
Disclosure Information
Commissioner Hernandez stated that Joseph Kaller is the architect of
record for the Planning and Development Board Chairman. This
information was not disclosed at a quasi-judicial hearing, he believes it
should be disclosed for the attorney to make a determination of conflict.
Beach Building Height Limit
Commissioner Hernandez stated a hotel wants to build 2 to 3 stories
above the 5 story height limit on the beach. He stated the Commission
should maintain the promise of a 5 story height maximum, as there are
some attorneys who seem to receive everything they request.
Building Department
Commissioner Hernandez stated the Building Department does not see
new customers after 5:30 PM, and requested this be looked into.
Dumpster Ordinance
Commissioner Hernandez stated at 2843 Hollywood Blvd. the dumpster
issues are being reviewed, and stated staff needs to take a common
sense approach to resolve the issue.
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Asphalt Paving
Commissioner Hernandez stated the asphalt paving along Taft Street
between N 72nd and N 66th Avenues has uneven manholes, this work
should not be accepted.
Directional Streets
Commissioner Hernandez stated in the Parkside and Royal Poinciana
areas the residents want to see the directional street issue move
forward. Commissioner Callari supported looking into it.
Code Officer
Commissioner Hernandez stated he has received several complaints
regarding a particular code officer and is having a meeting scheduled
with George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, and Sylvia
Glazer, Director of Public Works, to address the issues.
45. Mayor Levy
City
Mayor Levy stated everyone wants to see success using the various City
assets to benefit the City in revenue streams, such as the ArtsPark and
development of City Hall circle. Mayor Levy thanked everyone for
thinking outside the box on ways to raise revenues.
Orangebrook
Mayor Levy stated the Save Orangebrook Committee has met with
Commission members regarding the findings of the Orangebrook study .
The study stated if “going to do, do it right, made it worthwhile”. Mayor
Levy stated in his discussions with the committee there needs to be a
financial aspect to ensure the success of the golf course development.
Building Department
Mayor Levy stated since Dean Decker, Building Official, has been here
he is starting to hear more compliments.
Florida League of Cities
Mayor Levy stated he attended the Florida League of Cities conference
at the Diplomat Hotel and he learned a lot. It is great that Hollywood
hosts the event every two years.
Back to School
Mayor Levy stated the back to school event was great.
National Night Out
Mayor Levy stated the annual National Night Out event was an excellent
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event.
Schools
Mayor Levy agreed with Commissioner Sherwood that the K-8 schools
issue needs to be discussed with School Superintendent Runcie at the
workshop in October. This is also an opportunity to discuss the
Hollywood Hills Elementary School to make it a K-8.
School GO Bond
Mayor Levy requested support to have a discussion on adding to the
GOB additional funding for schools, to transform Hollywood Hills
Elementary School to a K-8, which is $4 to $5 million. All members of the
Commission supported the request.
Park Road RFP
Mayor Levy stated the Park Road RFP has been opened, which should
have included the clean-up costs, and stated he wants to see the City
receive the maximum value for the property.
Departments
Mayor Levy stated he would like to see a department featured at the
Commission meeting every month. Commissioner Callari,
Commissioner Blattner and Commissioner Biederman supported the
request.
Sunset Golf Course
Mayor Levy explained the owners of the Sunset Golf course have been
removing trees, they have been cited and are going before the Special
Magistrate for various issues. He asked staff to continue looking at
purchase options. If homes are not approved the other allowed option is
a cemetery.
46. City Attorney
Litigation Matters
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, explained the successes in various
litigation matters.
47. City Manager
Broward County ILA
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an update on the Broward
County Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City regarding the CRA
fund. Staff has been working with the County for 2 years, recently the City
of Pompano Beach CRA litigation has been settled, so there is
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opportunity to resolve our issues, the term sheets have been drafted. He
explained several meetings were held and other meetings are being
planned.
Dumpster Ordinance
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated during the workshop this
morning it was mentioned that the new dumpster enclosure ordinance
goes into effect September 1, 2018. Staff is working with property
owners on compliance and education.
E-Permits
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated residents can apply for
E-permits at any time, there are around 20 types of permits available.
48. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
______________________
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Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, August 29, 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
Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final August 29, 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.
1:00 PM - Item - 27
1:15 PM - Items - 28 thru 31
1:45 PM - Item - 32
2:00 PM - Item - 34
5:00 PM - Item - 38
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 26)
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-2018-247 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Increasing The Amount Authorized To Be Paid For FY 2018,
Pursuant To The Current Agreement With Ogletree, Deakins, Nash,
Smoak & Stewart, P.C., From $80,000.00 To $120,000.00.
Attachments: raogletree.doc
terogletree.doc
BIS 18-236.docx
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6. R-2018-248 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An
Agreement With Greenberg Traurig, P.A. For Legal Services In Utilities
Matters, Increasing The Maximum Amount Of Fees For FY 2018 From
$200,000.00 To $250,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City
Officials To Execute An Agreement With Greenberg Traurig P.A. For
Legal Services In Utilities Matters In An Amount Not To Exceed
$250,000.00 For FY 2019; And Approving An Amendment To The
Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program R-2017-289 Adopted
September 27, 2017.
Attachments: Reso for Legal Fees - Greenberg.doc
lagreenbergtraurigppinesfy18.pdf
lagreenbergtraurigppinesfy19.pdf
Exhibit A Greenberg.pdf
tergreenbergtraurigppines.doc
tergreenbergtraurigppinesfy2019.doc
BIS 18-239R.doc
7. R-2018-249 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Regarding Supplemental Distributions Made By The City’s
Pension Boards; Finding An Immediate Danger Or The Compromise
Of Significant Legal Rights If A Court Proceeding Does Not Take Place
Before The Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act Is Complied
With.
Attachments: rsuit13thcheck3boardssupermajority.doc
Requires A 6/7th Vote
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
8. R-2018-250 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
April 4, 2018.
Attachments: Resolution - min - 04-04-18.doc
April 4 2018 minutes.pdf
9. R-2018-251 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
April 18, 2018.
Attachments: Resolution - min - 04-18-18.doc
April 18 2018 minutes.pdf
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OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
10. R-2018-252 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The
Attached Host Agency Agreement With The AARP Foundation For
Joint Engagement In The Senior Community Service Employment
Program.
Attachments: Reso_AARP Agmt 2018
AARP Agreement 2018
AARP COI 2018
teraarpscsep.doc
11. R-2018-253 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Negotiate A Global Settlement And Release With Claudio Loveras For
A Workers’ Compensation Claim In An Amount Not To Exceed
$12,000.00.
Attachments: Resolution Claudio Loveras' Workers Compensation Settlement.doc
Loveras, Claudio Settlement Request.docx
BIS 18-252.docx
12. R-2018-254 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Negotiate A Settlement For Attorney’s Fees For Mark McCann For A
Workers’ Compensation Claim In An Amount Not To Exceed
$26,000.00.
Attachments: Resolution Mark McCann's Workers' Compensation Attorneys Fees Settlement.doc
BIS 18-253.docx
13. R-2018-255 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Approve A Settlement Of A Workers’ Compensation Lien With
Andreas Pantaloukas In The Amount Of $6,951.41.
Attachments: Resolution Andreas Pantaloukas' Workers' Compensation Lien Settlement.doc
Pantaloukas, Andreas DOI 083017 Lien Settlement Request.pdf
BIS 18-254R.docx
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
14. R-2018-256 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A
Billboard Agreement With Blue Rooster Media, LLC. For The
Replacement Of A Billboard To Be Located At 2930 Hollywood
Boulevard.
Attachments: Resolution Jaycees Property .docx
Exhibit A Billboard Agreement .pdf
Attachment I Charitable Contribution Agreement.pdf
TermSheetBlueRoosterJayceeBillboardAg2018.doc
BIS 18-248.docx
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ARCHITECTURE & URBAN DESIGN DIVISION
15. R-2018-257 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Ranking The Three Short-Listed Firms To Provide
Professional Design/Engineering Services For A Citywide Vulnerability
Assessment And Adaptation Plan; And Authorizing The Appropriate
City Officials To Negotiate An Agreement With The Highest Ranked
Firm.
Attachments: Resolution.doc
Hazen and Sawyer.pdf
Atkins.pdf
Cummins.pdf
TermSheetProfDesignServicesRankingshortlist2018.doc
BIS 18-243.doc
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
16. R-2018-258 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 HOME Agreement
With HOPE South Florida, Inc. To Extend The Term Of The Agreement
And Increase The Total Funding For Program Years 2017-2018 And
2018-2019 From $439,000.00 To $596,065.00; Amending The Fiscal
Year 2018 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2017-288) For The Special
Programs Fund (Fund 11); And Providing For An Effective Date.
Attachments: reso - HOME agree third amend.doc
HOPE South Florida THIRD AMENDMENT rev (2018).doc
Exhibit 1 HOME agree HOPE SF.pdf
termhopesouth3rdamend.doc
BIS 18-237.doc
17. R-2018-259 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An
Agreement With HOPE South Florida, Inc. To Provide Tenant-Based
Rental Assistance In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000.00 Using
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Funds.
Attachments: ResoHOPE South Florida TBRA.doc
HOPE Agreement.doc
TermSheetHopeSouthTenantBaased RentalProjectSHIPFUNDING2018.doc
BIS 18255.doc
Requires A 5/7th Vote
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18. R-2018-260 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Sale Of City-Owned Property
Located At 7508 Grant Court To Haydar Life Corporation In The
Amount Of $240,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute A Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase Along With A
Warranty Deed.
Attachments: Reso 7508 Grant Ct Property Sale.docx
AS Sales Contract - Haydar Life Corp Contract_REV.pdf
7508 Grant Ct Appraisal_7 28 17.pdf
Second Appraisal_7508 Grant Ct .pdf
TERMSHEETCOSAC7508GRANTCOURTSALEPURCHASE#22018.doc
BIS 18-244.docx
Requires A 5/7th Vote
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS
19. R-2018-261 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For The
2018/19 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant
To Renovate The Playground At Driftwood Community Center In The
Approximate Amount Of $158,200.00, And If Awarded, Accept the
Award; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All
Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement(s).
Attachments: Reso FRDAP grant2018.docx
BIS 18-249.doc
POLICE DEPARTMENT
20. R-2018-262 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 2019/2020 Broward Boating Improvement
Program Grant In The Amount Of $50,000.00 From The Broward
County Marine Advisory Committee To Assist With The Removal Of
Derelict Vessels From The Waterways Within The City Limits, And If
Awarded, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All
Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement(s).
Attachments: Resolution.doc
Application.pdf
BIS 18-250.doc
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
21. R-2018-263 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Issue The Attached Purchase Order To Thompson Pump &
Manufacturing Co., Inc. For The Purchase Of Three Thompson Pumps
In The Total Amount Of $174,572.00.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - PO for Three Thompson Pumps (Alleviate Excess Flooding)_revised.doc
PO P235972.pdf
Piggyback - PO for Three Thompson Pumps (Alleviate Excess Flooding).pdf
TermSheetTHOMPSONPUMPPURCHASEPIGGYBACK2018REV.doc
BIS 18-242R.doc
22. R-2018-264 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Approve A
Blanket Purchase Order With Cathedral Corporation For Bill Print And
Mailing Services In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $263,658.58.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - BPO to Cathedral for Bill Print & Mailing 2018_FINAL.doc
02 B003181 - BPO to Cathedral for Bill Print & Mailing 2018.pdf
03 Contract - BPO to Cathedral for Bill Print & Mailing 2018.pdf
04 COI - BPO for Cathedral for Bill Print & Mailing 2018.pdf
05 Piggyback - BPO for Cathedral for Bill Print & Mailing 2018.pdf
TERMSHEETCATHERALPIGGYBACKUTILITYBILLMAILINGSERV2018.doc
BIS 18-241.doc
23. R-2018-265 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Issue A Purchase Order To Solutionwerks Inc. For The Supply And
Delivery Of A Reboiler-Condenser Heat Exchanger For The Cryogenic
Plant At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant In The
Amount Of $113,677.50; And Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal
Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Solutionwerks Supply of Cryogenic Reboiler-Condenser.docx
02 Exhibit A - Solutionwerks Supply of Cryogenic Reboiler-Condenser (9415).pdf
03 Proposal - Solutionwerks Supply of Cryogenic Reboiler-Condenser (9415).pdf
TERMSHEETSOLUTIONWERKSREBOILERCRYOGENIC2018.DOC
BIS 18-247.doc
24. R-2018-266 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute A Contract With Eagle Painting For The Painting Of Buildings
And Structures At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
In The Amount Of $151,782.69; And Approving And Authorizing An
Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
(Project No. 18-9096C).
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Eagle Painting of WWTP Buildings (9096C).docx
02 Exhibit A - Eagle Painting of WWTP Buildings (9096C) .pdf
03 Contract - Eagle Painting of WWTP Buildings (9096C).doc
04 Bid Tabulation - Eagle Painting of WWTP Buildings (9096C).pdf
TermSheetEAGLEPAINTINGWWTC2018BID.doc
BIS 18-240.doc
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25. R-2018-267 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute A License and Maintenance Agreement With Azteca Systems,
LLC For The Acquisition Of Cityworks Server Asset Management
Solution Premium Software And Maintenance And Technical Support
Services For An Annual Amount Of $60,000.00.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Acquisition and License Agreement - Cityworks (Azteca Systems).docx
02 Agreement - Acquisition & License Agreement - Cityworks (Azteca Systems).pdf
03 Quotation - Acquisition and License Agreement - Cityworks (Aztec Systems).pdf
TermSheetAZTECACITWORKSLICENSEMAINTENANCEAG2018.doc
BIS 18-245.doc
26. R-2018-268 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue An
Authorization To Proceed With Work Order No. B&V 18-02 With Black
& Veatch Corporation For The Phase I Implementation Of Cityworks
Server Asset Management Solution Premium Software Within The
Department Of Public Utilities In An Amount Not To Exceed
$388,852.00; And Approving And Authorizing An Amendment To The
Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - ATP B&V 18-02 Phase I Implementation of Cityworks (DPU).docx
Exhibit A - ATP B&V 18-02 Phase I Implementation of Cityworks (DPU).pdf
02 ATP - ATP B&V 18-02 Phase I Implementation of Cityworks (DPU).doc
03 SOW - ATP B&V 18-02 Phase I Implementation of Cityworks (DPU).pdf
R-2017-283 ECSD Consulting Companies.pdf
TERMSHEETBLACKVEATCHCITYWORKSSOFTWAREPROJ.DOC
BIS 18-246.doc
1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
27. P-2018-044 Proclamation In Recognition Of Father Thomas O’Dwyer Day And
Presentation Of Key To The City Of Hollywood, August 29, 2018.
Attachments: Father Tom of Little Flower Day - 2018.doc
1:15 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S)
28. PO-2018-13 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Repealing Chapter
109a Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Medical Marijuana
Businesses”. (18-T-29)
Attachments: ORDINANCE.doc
ATTACHMENT I.pdf
ATTACHMENT II.pdf
Planning Division
First Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
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29. PO-2018-14 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article 2 Of
The Zoning And Land Development Regulations, Entitled “Definitions”,
By Amending Section 2.2 “Terms Defined” By Revising The Definition
Of Pharmacy To Include A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center
Dispensing Facility; Defining A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center
Dispensing Facility; Amending Article 3 Section 3.23 “Distance
Separation Requirements” To Provide For The Separation Of
Treatment Center Dispensing Facilities From Schools; And Providing
For An Effective Date. (18-T-30)
Attachments: ORDINANCE.doc
ATTACHMENT I.pdf
Planning Division
First Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
30. PO-2018-15 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The City’s
Adopted Comprehensive Plan By Amending The Land Use Element To
Establish The Diplomat Activity Center Land Use Category; Amending
The Future Land Use Element Map To Reflect Said Changes; And
Providing For An Effective Date. (18-L-08)
Attachments: 1808_CC_Ordinance_LU Element_2018_0829
Exhibit A
Attachment I
Planning Division
First Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
1:15 PM QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM
(Rules of Procedure Attached to Agenda)
31. PO-2018-16 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The City’s
Comprehensive Plan By Changing The Land Use Designation For
Property Located At 3555 S. Ocean Drive From The Land Use
Designation Of Medium/High Residential And General Business To
Activity Center (Diplomat Activity Center); Amending The City’s Land
Use Map To Reflect Said Changes. (18-L-08)
Attachments: 1808_CC_Ordinance_Diplomat LU to DAC_2018_0829
Exhibit A
Attachment I
Planning Division
First Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
1:45 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM
32. P-2018-045 Presentation By Michael D. Futterman, Partner In Charge, Marcum
LLP, To The City Of Hollywood, Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report And Fiscal Year Audit Results.
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QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM
(Rules of Procedure Attached to Agenda)
33. R-2018-269 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The “Hollywood Storage King” Plat, Being In The
City Of Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, And Generally Located On
The North East Corner Of Pembroke Road And South 22nd Avenue.
(P-18-04)
Attachments: 1 Reso-Hollywood Storage King Plat.doc
2 Exhibit A-Hollywood Storage King Plat.pdf
3 Attachment A-Hollywood Storage King - County Comments DRR.pdf
4 Hollywood Storage King Proposed Site Plan.pdf
5 Hollywood Storage King Dedication Plan.pdf
Engineering Division
2:00 PM QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM
(Rules of Procedure Attached to Agenda)
34. R-2018-270 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering A Request For A Special Exception To Establish
An Elementary School (Guidepost Montessori At Hollywood Beach)
Located At 2402 Hollywood Boulevard And 118 S. 24th Avenue,
Pursuant To The Provisions Of Article 5 Of The Zoning And Land
Development Regulations. (18-CRR-44)
Attachments: 1844_Resolution_2018_0829.doc
Exhibit A
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Planning Division
REGULAR AGENDA
35. P-2018-046 Presentation By Raelin Storey, Director, Communications, Marketing
And Economic Development, Providing An Update On The Pilot
Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP).
36. P-2018-047 Presentation By Raheem Seecharan, Director, Information Technology,
Regarding Update On Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
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37. R-2018-271 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program
Final Annual Report For Florida Fiscal Year 2015/2016, And Interim
Annual Reports For Florida Fiscal Years 2016/2017 And 2017/2018
Pursuant To The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Act;
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Submit The State
Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Final Annual Report For
Florida Fiscal Year 2015/2016, And Interim Annual Reports For Florida
Fiscal Years 2016/2017 And 2017/2018 To The Florida Housing
Finance Corporation; Authorizing Appropriate City Officials To Execute
All Required Documents; And Providing For An Effective Date.
Attachments: RESOSHIPFINALREPORTANDAR2018.doc
SHIP AR.pdf
BIS 18-238.doc
Community Development Division
Advertised Public Hearing
38. 5:00 PM CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (Total Time 30 Minutes)
COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY
MANAGER
39. Commissioner Callari, District 3
40. Commissioner Blattner, District 4
41. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
42. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
43. Vice Mayor Case, District 1
44. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
45. Mayor Levy
46. City Attorney
47. City Manager
48. 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.
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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).
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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