Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 5, 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 September 5, 2018 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 2:41 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida. 1. Moment of Silence 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families 4. Roll Call Present: Vice Mayor Debra Case, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2018-272 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Atlantic Resources Clarkson Emerald Green, LLC. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2018-273 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Tender And Release Agreement With Great American Insurance Company For The Completion Of Structural Repairs To The Van Buren Parking Garage; Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Construction Contract With Prm Engineering And Contracting, Inc. To Complete The Project In The Amount Of $137,976.50. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2018-274 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving and Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding For Driver’s License And/Or Motor Vehicle Record Data Exchange, And To Execute A Memorandum of Understanding For Governmental Access To The Driver And Vehicle Information DataBase System With The Florida Department Of Highway And Safety And Motor Vehicles. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2018-275 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budgets Of Various Funds As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2017-288. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. P-2018-048 Proclamation In Recognition Of National Voter Registration Day, September 25, 2018. Commissioner Callari read the proclamation in recognition of National Voter Registration Day, September 25, 2018. She also accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Florida League of Cities. 11. P-2018-049 Presentation By Renee Podolsky, Community Health Director, Florida Department Of Health Broward County, Of The Healthy Weight Community Champion 2018 Award To The City Of Hollywood. Renee Richards, Acting Assistant Director for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, introduced Roland Martinez, Deputy Director of Organizational Development. Roland Martinez, Deputy Director of Organizational Development, presented the award to the City Commission. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. 12. P-2018-050 Presentation By Rudy Jurado, Acting Fire Chief, On The Certificate of Achievement To Marine Safety Chief Bruce Wilkie, Marine Safety City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 Lieutenant Bogdan Corsovic, Marine Safety Officer John Guscott, Marine Safety Officer Andres McAdams, Marine Safety Officer Robyn Skove, Lifeguard Kellyn Baconcini, Lifeguard Luiz Freire, Lifeguard Alcides DeQuesada, Lifeguard Evan O’Sheehan and Lifeguard Andy Perez Borroto. Rudy Jurado, Acting Fire Chief, read the commendation which resulted in Marine Safety Chief Bruce Wilkie, Marine Safety Lieutenant Bogdan Corsovic, Marine Safety Officer John Guscott, Marine Safety Officer Andres McAdams, Marine Safety Officer Robyn Skove, Lifeguard Kellyn Baconcini, Lifeguard Luiz Freire, Lifeguard Alcides DeQuesada, Lifeguard Evan O'Sheehan and Lifeguard Andy Perez Borroto being recognized for their achievement. They accepted the certificates and thanked their superiors and the Commission for the recognition. 9. R-2018-276 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 2019/20 Broward Boating Improvement Program Grant For Phase I Of The Mooring Field Project For North And South Lakes In The Approximate Amount Of $150,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement(s). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. 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) 13. PO-2018-17 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Revised Artspark Village Master Development Plan As It Relates To Arstpark Village-B (Originally Approved By Ordinance No. O-2008-18, As Amended And Restated By Ordinance No. O-2011-12), Now Known As “Parc Place”, Pursuant To The City’s Zoning And Land Development Regulations. (17-DJPV-04) Mayor Levy explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and questioned if there were any objections to waiving them. There were no objections, and the quasi-judicial procedures were waived. Alexandra Carcamo, Principal Planner, provided a presentation on the proposed project and explained the intent of the ordinance. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 Keith Poliakoff, Attorney for the Applicant, provided additional information on the proposed project. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Luis Lopez, City Engineer, provided additional information. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened and Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street, 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 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 Enactment No: O-2018-14 14. PO-2018-18 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 157.78 Of The Code Of Ordinances, Entitled “Minimum Maintenance Standards”, To Repeal The Regulations Relating To Provisional Parking Lots Within The Downtown And Beach Districts Of The Community Redevelopment Agency. (18-T-55) Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, explained the intent of the ordinance. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened, and the following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Robin Robins, 1930 Harrison Street 2. Rob Snyder, 6544 Fletcher Street 3. Pam Butler, MG3 Developer Being there was no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, and Shiv Newaldass, Interim Director of Development Services, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:57 PM and returned at 4:00 PM. Shiv Newaldass, Interim Director of Development Services, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Jorge Camejo, CRA Executive Director, responded to questions raised by the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, 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 Enactment No: O-2018-18 15. P-2018-051 Presentation By Greg Stuart And Paul Calvaresi, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, On The Status Of The Quiet Zone Designation In Broward County. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the presentation due to scheduling conflicts. 16. 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 - City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 Coolidge Holdings LLC.) Located At 2057 Coolidge Street, In Accordance With The City’s Zoning And Land Development Regulations. (17-AP-57a). The City Attorney explained 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 Commission declared their ex-parte communications. The City Clerk swore in those persons who would speak or provide testimony. Richard Doody, Planning Staff Counsel, provided an opening statement and presentation of case through witnesses, introduction of documents . He called Alexandra Carcamo, Principal Planner, as an expert witness and entered into the record as Staff Exhibit 1, the staff back-up. Richard Doody, Planning Staff Counsel, stated the letter he submitted to the City Clerk's Office referencing two cases (Peters vs Thompson 1953 case and Hardley Case in Colorado), they are entering as Staff Exhibit 2. Alexandra Carcamo, Principal Planner, provided testimony on the administrative decision of staff denying the re-establishment of a non-conforming use. Richard Doody, Planning Staff Counsel, asked questions of Alexandra Carcamo, Principal Planner. Michael Weiner, Attorney for the Applicant, cross-examined Alexandra Carcamo, Principal Planner. The City Commission asked questions of Alexandra Carcamo, Principal Planner. George McArdle, Attorney for the Applicant, introduced himself and his co-counsel Michael Weiner. Mr. McArdle asked to enter into the record as Applicant Exhibit 1 a binder of various documents. Richard Doody, Attorney for Staff, objected to some of the documents in the binder and went through the list of documents he accepts and he rejects. George McArdle, Attorney for the Applicant, rebuttled the objection. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, sustained the objections on the documents objected to, as they were not timely filed with the City Clerk in City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 accordance with the rules. Items ten and eleven were removed from the binders, and the binders were handed out to the City Commission. George McArdle, Attorney for the Applicant, provided an opening statement and presentation of their case through witnesses and introduction of documents. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 5:07 PM and returned at 5:10 PM. Daniel Cohen, Property Owner, PrivCap, 7200 W. Camino Real, Boca Raton, provided testimony. Richard Doody, Attorney for Staff, cross-examined Daniel Cohen. The Commission asked questions of Daniel Cohen, Property Owner. Michael Weiner, Attorney for the Applicant, continued the presentation of their case. Jon DeMarco, 4151 Hollywood Boulevard, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 6:04 PM and returned at 6:06 PM. The Commission asked questions of Jon DeMarco. Michael Weiner, Attorney for the Applicant, provided final closing argument. Richard Doody, Attorney for Staff, provided final closing argument. The Commission asked further questions of staff, the applicant, the witnesses and the attorneys. Vice Mayor Case left the meeting at 6:39 PM and returned at 6:40 PM. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided instructions to the Commission on their deliberations. Commission deliberations ensued. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he spoke to the attorney for the applicant and they are willing to limit the use as an ALF only, if the City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 Commission grants the non-conforming use. Commission discussion ensued. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Case, to adopt the Resolution affirming the denial of the non-conforming use. On a voice vote the motion passed 5-2. Commissioner Blattner and Mayor Levy were opposed. 17. R-2018-277 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Highway Maintenance Memorandum Of Agreement With The Florida Department Of Transportation (“FDOT”) For The Construction Of Sidewalk And Bicycle Lane Improvements By FDOT For Certain Projects Identified In The Five-Year Adopted Work Program Which Fall Within The City’s Jurisdictional Right Of Way, More Specifically 56th Avenue, 62nd Avenue And 64th Avenue Bike Lane Project (Financial Management Project Nos. 4346971-1-52-01). Luis Lopez, City Engineer, explained the intent of the resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 7:10 PM and returned at 7:12 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 7:13 PM and returned at 7:15 PM. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 7:15 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 18. 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 the interest of time, Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, postponed the presentation until the next Commission meeting. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 19. P-2018-047 Presentation By Raheem Seecharan, Director, Information Technology, Regarding Update On Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Due to the interest of time, Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, postponed the presentation until the next Commission meeting. 20. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Mayor Levy turned over the gavel to Vice Mayor Case and left the meeting at 7:19 PM. Redevelopment Commissioner Blattner stated this is the fourth year of this administration and the City is still wrestling with a skinny budget. Commissioner Blatter stated he wants to explore Commissioner Callari's idea of selling City Hall circle and redeveloping the circle. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 7:20 PM. Mayor Levy returned to the meeting at 7:20 PM. Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 7:20 PM. Commissioner Blattner also spoke about economic development and that the City should do something iconic such as a new municipal complex, Police complex, as other cities are doing this, if done correctly. 21. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Updates Commissioner Biederman requests status updates on Fire Station 45, Montella Park restrooms, and the placement of No Parking signs at the beach since provisional parking is being eliminated, so people cannot be taken advantage of by parking in illegal lots. 22. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Height Elevations Commissioner Sherwood stated everyone needs to start thinking about elevating the height of buildings on the beach because of FEMA and flooding issues. 23. Vice Mayor Case, District 1 City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 Hurricane Preparedness Vice Mayor Case stated September is National Preparedness Month, and we are in hurricane season, with the peak being September 10th. Vice Mayor Case stated everyone should review their hurricane plans and be prepared. Commissioner Hernandez returned to the meeting at 7:24 PM. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 7:24 PM. Dune Master Plan Task Force Vice Mayor Case stated the Dune Master Plan Task Force released information in which they are looking at having a consultant look at the cost for repairs to the three dunes. She questioned where the funding is coming from, and asked for support for funding a pilot project. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the Commission should wait for staff to come forward with the costs and we could discuss shared costs with CRA staff. Mayor Levy, Commissioner Callari, Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Biederman and Commissioner Hernandez supported the request. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 7:28 PM. 24. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Police Department Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Police Department on the great job they are doing. Prostitution Commissioner Hernandez explained yesterday was the second meeting of the Downtown, Parkside, Royal Poinciana Civic Association during which issues in their neighborhood were discussed. One issue is the prostitution on 20th Avenue and Fletcher Street, on which the Police Department is working. Circulator Commissioner Hernandez requested an update on what is happening with the downtown circulator Lights & Trees Commissioner Hernandez requested the Police Department revisit the survey for the lights, as the Department of Public Works is getting a new tree crew. Commissioner Hernandez suggested since the department is City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 getting a new tree crew, maybe the CRA would be willing to share the costs. Bus Lot Commissioner Hernandez stated at Pembroke Road and S 24th Avenue the buses are again parking on a gravel lot, and requested Code Officers look into the issue. Downtown Commissioner Hernandez stated he wants to know what is happening in the downtown, and thanked the Commission for keeping an open mind as the CRA is looking into painting the corners in the Parkside and Royal Poinciana areas. 25. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Police & Fire Departments Commissioner Callari thanked the Police Department for keeping the neighborhoods safe, and also thanked the Fire Department for doing a good job. City Hall Circle Commissioner Callari thanked Commissioner Blattner for supporting her idea of the redevelopment of City Hall. She suggested each Commissioner provide a redevelopment idea for their district. Commissioner Hernandez suggested increasing the City Hall building height to 25 stories instead of selling. Tri-Rail Station Commissioner Callari suggested the moving of Tri Rail Station to Sheridan Street. Working Together Commissioner Callari stated the holiday season is coming up, and everyone needs to work together to restore employee benefits. She added she is looking forward to the budget meeting next week. City Hall Parking Commissioner Hernandez suggested for City Hall parking for staff to research parking decals for employees, which would allow the other areas for visitors. Commissioner Biederman suggested employee only parking on the south side of City Hall. Mayor Levy and Commissioner Callari supported the request. City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 26. Mayor Levy Visions Mayor Levy stated there is so much going on in the Federal government level with opposite visions, which makes everyone at odds with one another. But local governments are really issue focused, and not working in an adversarial way, so stay open minded. Street Lighting Update Mayor Levy thanked the Department of Public Works staff for the update on the street lighting project. Brightline Mayor Levy explained he met with Brightline staff recently, he learned that Broward County is looking for the airport plan to include a rail stop . Brightline is pursuing building out their second track for Tampa or Orlando, but locally, stopping in downtown. He explained how the trains function on the same line, which would need construction of a third line . Mayor Levy explained Tri Rail was approved to split rails heading south, one turning right into the airport and another left to downtown Miami. American Legion Mayor Levy explained the American Legion needs help with their hole in the roof, and wants to support them, but they must be added to the Commission non-profit list. . R-2018-278 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Adding American Legion Hollywood Post 92, Inc. To The List Of Charities And Fundraising Events Formally Approved By Resolution No. R-2017-293 For The Solicitation Of Funds Pursuant To The County’s Code Of Ethics For Elected Officials. ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Levy, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) . Mayor Levy Rosh Hashanah Mayor Levy wished everyone a happy Rosh Hashanah. 27. City Attorney Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, had no further comments. City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018 28. City Manager September 11th Remembrance Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated September 11th happened 17 years ago, in remembrance the Fire Department will have a memorial ceremony on members who have passed away, on September 11th at Fire Station #31 at 9:00 AM. 29. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 13