Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Traci Callari, Vice Mayor - District 3 Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1 Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2 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 February 20, 2019 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 1:12 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: Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Vice Mayor 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 Blattner, seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2019-020 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 5, 2018. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2019-021 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 12, 2018. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2019-022 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 20, 2018. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2019-023 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 26, 2018. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2019-024 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind A Renewal Policy With Hartford Insurance Company Of The Midwest For Flood Insurance For Various Locations, For An Amount Not To Exceed $53,898.90. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2019-026 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. B&C 19-01 With Brown And Caldwell For Professional Engineering And Administrative Services, On An As-Needed Basis, For An Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00. (Project No. 19-1327B) ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2019-028 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Attached 2017 - 2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Hollywood And The Broward County Police Benevolent Association; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Agreement. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, explained the intent for items 16 and 17. Jeff Marano, Florida PBA, expressed personal opinions/concerns. City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. P-2019-06 Proclamation In Recognition Of Keep Your Move In The Tube Day At Memorial Regional Hospital - February 20, 2019. Vice Mayor Callari read the proclamation in recognition of Keep Your Move In The Tube Day at Memorial Regional Hospital - February 20, 2019. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 1:31 PM and returned at 1:34 PM. Zeff Ross, Memorial Hospital, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 17. R-2019-029 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Attached 2018 - 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Hollywood And The Broward County Police Benevolent Association; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Agreement. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. PO-2019-04 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Subchapter Of Chapter 33 Of The Code Of Ordinances Titled “Police Officer’s Retirement System”; Incorporating Various Changes To The Retirement System Contained In The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The Broward County PBA And The City Of Hollywood, Including Changes Relating To Membership, Eligibility, Normal Retirement Benefit, And The Resolution Of Issues Related To The City’s Reduction Of Pension Benefits In 2011; Further Amending Chapter 33 By Removing Outdated And Obsolete Provisions. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 1:38 PM and returned at 1:39 PM. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, explained the intent of the ordinance. Mayor Levy announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes, the public hearing was opened and Robert Klausner, 7080 NW 4th Street, Plantation, expressed personal City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 opinions/concerns. Being there was no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) Enactment No: O-2019-02 14. P-2019-07 Presentation Of Awards By David Vazquez, Interim Director Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts, To The Winners Of The 2018 Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade. Vice Mayor Callari left the meeting at 1:43 PM and returned at 1:45 PM. David Vasquez, Interim Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, presented a video of the event and winners. Natalie Joyner, Special Events Coordinator, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, presented awards to the various winners of the Candy Cane Parade. 17A. PO-2019-05 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 71 Of The Code Of Ordinances, Entitled “Traffic Regulations”, To Prohibit The Operation Of Motor Scooters; Amending Chapter 127 Entitled “Other Businesses”, To Prohibit The Sale, Rental Or Leasing Of Motorized Scooters And Go-Peds; Providing For Severability And A Repealer Provision. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, explained the intent of the ordinance. Extensive 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 Commissioner Shuham, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Vice Mayor Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Sherwood Nay: Commissioner Biederman Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2019-07 10. R-2019-025 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ranking Construction Management At Risk Contractor Firms And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Continuing Services Agreements With The Three Highest Ranked Firms To Provide Construction Management At Risk Services For City Capital Improvement Projects. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 2:28 PM. Jamie Mardis, 5315 Arthur Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Mananger, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 2:34 PM. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 2:35 PM and returned at 2:37 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Luis Lopez, City Engineer, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2019-027 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Change Order With R. J. Sullivan Corp. For Construction Services Related To The Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Station Upgrade, As Identified In The 2007 Water System Master Plan, In And Amount Not-To-Exceed $361,110.50; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 To Execute Amendment No. 1 To Work Order No. ARC 17-02 With Arcadis U.S., Inc. For Construction Administration Services For The Project In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $10,620.00; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Improvement Program. (Project No. 14-4233) Jamie Mardis, 5315 Arthur Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, and Francois Dumond, Interim Director of Public Utilities, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. R-2019-030 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving Administrative Policies Governing Affordable Housing Programs Funded Pursuant To The Interlocal Agreement Among Broward County, The City Of Hollywood And The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency. Clay Milan, Community Development Manager, provided a presentation on the intent of the resolution. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 3:19 PM and returned at 3:20 PM. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Clark Stephens, South Florida Community Land Trust 2. Sandra Veszi Einhorn, The Coordinating Council of Broward Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Clay Milan, Community Development Mananger, provided additional information. Vice Mayor Callari left the meeting at 3:53 PM and returned at 3:54 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 3:59 PM and returned at 4:01 City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution with an amendment not to renew beyond 15 years for rental properties, and to limit one application per owner or CEO of an LLC even if they own multiple properties. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 19. R-2019-031 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate An Agreement With The Highest Ranked Firm For The Redevelopment Of Approximately 30.58 Acres Of City-Owned Property Designated As The Park Road Redevelopment Project, And If Negotiations Are Not Successful, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate An Agreement With The Next Highest Ranked Firm(s) Until An Agreement Is Reached. Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 4:30 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to continue the Resolution to the February 27, 2019 Special Commission Meeting. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Hernandez was absent. The Commission recessed at 4:30 PM and reconvened at 4:38 PM with Commissioner Hernandez absent. 21. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Golf Carts Commissioner Sherwood requested support to have an ordinance to allow golf carts on City streets. Commissioner Shuham, Vice Mayor Callari, Commissioner Blattner and Commissioner Biederman supported the request. Bike Route System Commissioner Sherwood stated she received requests for a bike route system, for which Mayor Levy already received support. Commissioner Sherwood requested support to have a discussion item on the creation of a bike route system, implementation and creation of a committee . City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 Mayor Levy and Commissioner Blattner supported the request and Commissioner Blattner suggested staff coordinate it with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) complete streets master plan and to apply for funds for future projects thru the surtax funds. GO Bond Commissioner Sherwood stated the residents want to know what the low income communities are getting for them, as they want community centers and parks. Hollywood Gardens West does not have a park and wants one. Commissioner Sherwood stated some of the ads and emails for the GO Bond are focused on one thing, and she is worried the sustainability portion of the GO Bond may not pass. She encouraged the public to support the sustainability portion of the GO Bond. Urgent Care Center Commissioner Sherwood complained about the urgent care center, which referred her to the ER, as this does not save the City money. 22. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 GO Bond Commissioner Shuham thanked Joann Hussey, Communication Manager, and her staff for the interactive GO Bond maps, and for correcting the non-functioning issue on mobile phones. Within an hour after notification, they were fixed. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 4:45 PM. Provisional Lots Commissioner Shuham stated the City Commission passed an ordinance prohibiting provisional lots, but one particular lot has to cease operation in 90 days. Commissioner Shuham is requesting Commission support for the City to allow them to remain until September when the Nebraska Street Garage has been completed, and proposed new ordinance language for Section 4: That all other provisional parking lots without permits must cease and desist operations within 30 days of completion of the Nebraska Street Garage, however if those permitted provisional parking lots institute towing or booting methods then such right to operate shall terminate immediately. Vice Mayor Callari and Mayor Levy supported the request for a new ordinance. Medical Marijuana Facilities Commissioner Shuham questioned how the City determines where City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 medical marijuana facilities can locate in the City. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, and Mayor Levy responded explaining the City has regulations similar to pharmacies regarding distances. Shiv Newaldess, Director of Development Services, explained a Certificate of Use was issued for Stratfords building, but staff will be taking a closer look because of a day care nearby. Informal Commission Meetings/Workshops Commissioner Shuham stated she had meetings with staff to try to have suggestions on having more informal meetings, she suggested on days where CRA and Commission meetings are held, the Commission have a working lunch discussion with an agenda and minutes on current City events. Commissioner Blattner stated the Commission is supposed to have workshops on the second Wednesday of the month in the morning. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission on having meetings on pre-planned educational topics for the commission e.g. procurement, how contracts are issued. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 4:53 PM. Commissioner Shuham stated she does not want to cause an undue burden on staff for these informal meetings. Vice Mayor Callari spoke about having the different types of meetings and the Sunshine Law requirements as the Sunshine Law protects everybody. Vice Mayor Callari stated she prefers having workshops on mornings when there are no CRA meetings but not open information meetings for the protection and safety of everybody. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 4:54 PM and returned at 4:55 PM. Commissioner Shuham stated she is hoping staff can find a way for the Commission to have a meeting for everyone that complies with the Sunshine Law and that does not have a single topic. 23. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Commissioner Hernandez was absent. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 24. Vice Mayor Callari, District 3 Informal Commission Meetings/Workshops Vice Mayor Callari spoke about continuing to have the workshops, as the City has been busy with the GO Bond election. Florida League of Cities Vice Mayor Callari stated she took a trip to Washington, D.C. with the Florida League of Cities, in which she learned a lot and it was a great experience. One of the topics she learned about was the affordable housing issues. Dog Show Vice Mayor Callari announced the Be Mine Dog Show was a huge success. They raised enough funds for five scholarships, with one scholarship specifically for a student with a disability. Happy Birthday Vice Mayor Callari wished a happy birthday to Nick Marino, who has earned a football scholarship. City Vision Vice Mayor Callari stated for the various projects coming forward, the City Commission needs to set the vision so they are not going in different directions. 25. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Charging Stations Commissioner Blattner stated at a recent TAC meeting there was a discussion on charging stations. Commissioner Blattner stated new single family homes are supposed to have the infrastructure for charging stations. He requested support for staff to research what needs to be done to make charging stations more realistic for residential and commercial, so the City can be on the cutting edge for charging stations . Vice Mayor Callari and Mayor Levy supported the request. 26. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Provisional Parking Commissioner Biederman stated in the revised ordinance for provisional parking, the lot owners have to be committed to no booting and no towing. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 GO Bond Commissioner Biederman stated on the March 12th ballot for the GO Bond items there were to be no items included from the CRA area. The interactive map shows there are three pegs that are noted for seawall work in the Beach CRA area, which needs to be corrected/clarified. Mural Commissioner Biederman stated Fire Station 45 has a southern profile wall that is up against the parking lot and he wants to see a mural on this wall. Commissioner Biederman stated when he was visiting Cambridge their Fire Station has a mural relevant to fire fighters on their wall, and he wants to do the same at Fire Station 45. Mission Possible Boot Camp Commissioner Biederman announced this Saturday at 9:30 AM is the second installation of Mission Possible Boot Camp at Boulevard Heights Community Center. 27. Mayor Levy Chris Hixon Run Mayor Levy thanked everyone who supported the Chris Hixon run and the scholarship in his name. Mayor Levy stated he presented to Chris Hixon, posthumously, the Key to the City. Traffic Sequencing Mayor Levy stated with help from Broward County Commissioner Furr he asked County traffic staff to join him in observing the sequencing of traffic around Young Circle. Broward County staff were able to quickly adjust the light control box to improve traffic flow. Hollywood Blvd Turnpike Intersection Mayor Levy stated the traffic at the Hollywood Blvd Turnpike intersection needs to be improved and he spoke to FDOT from District 8. Mayor Levy stated he learned that FDOT is looking at widening that segment, but the Florida Gas Transmission has natural gas lines east of the turnpike which complicates the turnpike expansion. Mayor Levy stated he will reach out to them to facilitate progress. Traffic Light Signalization Problem Mayor Levy solicited the public for their help on identifying traffic light signalization problems that need fixing. Affordable Housing Mayor Levy stated he is excited about the Affordable Housing ILA City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 agreement rollout. 28. City Attorney Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on March 6, 2019 at 8:00 AM regarding City of Hollywood vs. Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement Fund, also known as the 13th check litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and outside counsel, Bob McCormack. Labor Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced a labor executive session would be held on March 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM regarding the IAFF contract. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and the City’s bargaining team. Sunshine Law Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated there was discussion about the Sunshine Law which is the law to protect everybody. There are very serious consequences when the law is violated. An outside entity does any investigation regarding a violation of the law. 29. City Manager Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, had to leave and requested Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services, provide an update on the Communication tower issue. Communication Tower Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services, provided an update on the communication tower regarding the use of the CIRC building. On February 14th City staff, Broward County staff and CIRC staff had another onsite inspection. They looked at the electrical routes and areas to do concrete drilling in the slab. It is now in the County's hands to analyze and get back to CIRC on their proposal for approval on various issues and Broward County is fine tuning the lease. The County wants the City to come up with plan B in case the CIRC building does not work out. City staff is looking at different sites with them, the County is looking at the waste water treatment plant, but the City does not propose this site, and is looking at other locations. Staff is also working on the Chapter 164 Dispute, there will be a meeting on Monday, Feb 25 at 11:00 AM at the Government Center. On Tuesday, Feb 26 County staff City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2019 will provide an update to the County Commission at their meeting. Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services, stated there are so many items on which the City works with the County, such as the Diplomat landing. Staff is working to get it to the County Commission meeting for a first hearing. PBA – PERC Ruling Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced he just received notice that the PBA has dismissed their appeal of the PERC ruling. 20. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Lori Baer, 1211 Polk Street 2. Howard Frank, 948 Harborview N. 3. Tiffany Burks 4. Jonathan Anderson, 5660 Flagler Street 5. Maria Jackson, 2305 Fletcher Street 6. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 7. Randy Wade, 900 Adams Street 8. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street 30. The meeting adjourned at 5:42 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 13