Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, March 6, 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 March 6, 2019 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:52 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 Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2019-032 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Steven Mancipe In The Amount Of $150,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2019-033 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Interlocal Agreement With Broward County, Florida, Regarding Guaranteed Partial Building Code Services. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 7. R-2019-034 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Order With Municipal Emergency Services For The Purchase Of Personal Protection Equipment (Bunker Gear) In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $90,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2019-035 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Fiscal Year 2019 Florida Inland Navigation District Derelict Vessel Removal Program Grant In The Approximate Amount Of $12,500.00; Authorizing The Contribution Of Broward Boating Improvement Program Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Funds, In The Approximate Amount Of $12,500.00 As Required Matching Funds For This Purpose; Authorizing The Establishment Of Certain Accounts To Recognize And Appropriate The Grant Funding; Amending The Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2018-301) Of The Police Grants Fund (Fund 113) And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2019-036 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 Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Victims Of Crime Act Grant Proposal To The Office Of The Attorney General, State Of Florida, For The Continued Funding For A Police Department Victim Advocate In An Approximate Amount Of $70,739.17; Authorizing The In-Kind Match Requirement In An Approximate Amount Of $17,684.79; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2019-037 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Expenditure Of Federal Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds (Treasury) Pursuant To The Federal Comprehensive Crime Control Act Of 1984 To Issue Purchase Orders To Stingray Chevrolet And Alan Jay Toyota, Inc. For The Purchase Of Six City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 Chevrolet Impalas And Six Toyota Camrys In An Amount Not To Exceed $310,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Operating Budget For The Law Enforcement Forfeiture Fund. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2019-038 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Amendment Number Two For Work Order Number H&S 18-01 With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C., To Provide Additional Professional Engineering Services Related To The Design, Permitting And Bidding For The Retrofitting Of Valves For RAS Pump Stations One Through Four And Oxygenation Trains Number One And Number Two, Located At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant In The Lump Sum Amount Of $30,820.00. (Project Number 17-9523) ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2019-039 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number TTH 19-01 With Tetra Tech, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services For Replacement Of A Sanitary Sewer Force Main Servicing The City Of Hallandale Beach And The Replacement Of Large User Meter-07 (LUM-07), In The Lump Sum Amount Of $147,917.00, And Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Improvement Program. (Project Number 19-7100) ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. PO-2019-06 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Subchapter Of Chapter 33 Of The Code Of Ordinances Titled “Firefighter’s Pension And Retirement”; Incorporating Various Changes To The Retirement System Contained In The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The Hollywood Professional Fire Fighters, Local #1375, 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. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, explained the intent of the ordinance. William Huddleston, IAFF President, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among 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 Callari, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Vice Mayor Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2019-08 14. P-2019-08 Presentation By Hayli Summers, Voter Education/Outreach Coodinator, Broward County, For An Update On The Upcoming March 12, 2019 Special Election. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, introduced Gino Herring, Voter Education Director, Broward County Supervisor of Elections. Gino Herring, Voter Education Director, provided updated information on the upcoming election on March 12, 2019. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. 15. P-2019-09 Presentation By Rodolfo Jurado, Deputy Chief, And Bruce Wilkie, Marine Safety Chief, Regarding Stand Up Paddleboard Use On Hollywood Beach. Rodolfo Jurado, Deputy Chief, and Bruce Wilkie, Marine Safety Chief, provided a presentation on beach safety's recommendation on stand up paddleboard use on Hollywood Beach for a interim period of six months. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 2:50 PM and returned at 2:51 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 2:52 PM and returned at 2:58 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. David Vasquez, Interim Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 3:07 PM and returned at 3:10 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to approve Beach Safety's recommendation to establish two new designated launching zones and establish two new recreation areas. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2019-040 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, To Reduce The Number Of Members For The Green Team Advisory Committee From 15 To 12 Members And Appoint Two New Members To The Committee. Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Stephanie Anderson and Jackie Noval in the citywide category. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2019-041 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Considering The Continuance/Sunsetting Of The Following Advisory Boards: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; African American Advisory Council; Artwork Selection Advisory Committee; Dune Master Plan Task Force; Education Committee; Green Team Advisory Committee; Marine Advisory Board; Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board; Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Advisory Board, And The Young Circle Artspark Advisory Board. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, explained the intent of the resolution. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution continuing all the listed boards. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 FPL Solar Subscription Program Commissioner Shuham stated she was appointed to Broward County Climate Change Task Force and at a recent meeting she learned about the FPL Solar Subscription Program. Residents can pre-pay to be part of solar development. Commissioner Shuham asked the City Manager to look into the financial benefits of this program for the City. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated staff is following up on this program. Parking Studies Commissioner Shuham stated at the CRA meeting it was mentioned about the parking studies and she wants resurrection of these studies . The residents want to know the status of them and if there can be parking found for residents on the beach. Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development, stated an update will be provided. Truck Delivery Restrictions Commissioner Shuham also requested the status of the truck delivery restrictions. Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development, stated an update will be provided. Beach Sand Renourishment Commissioner Shuham stated the Army Corps of Engineers is working on the beach sand renourishment project. There will be sand deliveries over the next few weeks in various staging areas. The Police Department will coordinate traffic on A1A. Paddleboard Commissioner Shuham thanked staff for the paddleboard report. 19. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 CCTV Program Commissioner Hernandez requested an update on the CCTV program on US1, on how far along and when will implementation be. Left Turn at Publix City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 Commissioner Hernandez requested an update on the left turn closure from Publix on the corner of US1 and Sheridan Street. Code Updates Commissioner Hernandez requested an update from Code Compliance regarding the area along Dixie Highway between Pembroke Road and Hollywood Blvd; as people are parking on the street ends. Also, the same issue is happening with the car repair dealers along the west side of SR 441. 20. Vice Mayor Callari, District 3 Recognition of Colleagues Vice Mayor Callari recognized her two colleagues from Memorial Hospital who were in the audience. Property Standards Vice Mayor Callari asked for an update on the property standards on the FEC along Dixie Highway, regarding the metal debris and weeds. AED Vice Mayor Callari requested the status of the AED implementation with restaurants and other areas. Traffic Calming Measures Vice Mayor Callari requested at N. 37th Avenue and Taft Street, a traffic calming measure be installed, as cars are blowing thru the intersection . Also, at the intersections N. 46th Avenue and Thomas Street as well as West Park Road and N. 46th Avenue. C10 Canal Vice Mayor Callari requested support to have trees from Sunset Golf Course be removed from the C10 canal and adjacent waterway as they are blocking water flow. Vice Mayor Callari stated the City is responsible to make sure the waterways are clear. Commissioner Hernandez and Mayor Levy supported the request. Flooding Swales Vice Mayor Callari thanked Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development, and Luis Lopez, City Engineer, for their help in resolving the residents’ issues who are behind the YMCA, regarding the flooding issues in their swales. Planting Trees Vice Mayor Callari thanked staff for having the trees planted on North and City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 West Park Road. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Vice Mayor Callari announced the St. Patrick’s Day parade is this Sunday in Downtown Hollywood, and invited everyone to attend. Youth Ambassadors Vice Mayor Callari announced the Youth Ambassador’s will have a Hollywood Happy Days event on March 18th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the ArtsPark. Commission in the Community Meeting Vice Mayor Callari stated the next Commission in the Community meeting will be in District 3 and she wants the Youth Ambassadors to be engaged in the meeting and is asking for Commission support to have the meeting run by the youth ambassadors. There was a consensus of the Commission to support the request. 21. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 African American Advisory Council Commissioner Blattner stated the African American Advisory Council held two events during Black History month which were very successful, there was a roundtable discussion and a poetry slam. Affordable Housing Workshop Commissioner Blattner announced the Affordable Housing Workshop will be on March 20, 2019 and he wants to include the industry leaders in the workshop discussion. Commissioner Blattner requested the workshop be changed to a Special meeting and to have staff figure out a way to get various organizations to attend. Mayor Levy, Vice Mayor Callari and Commissioner Sherwood supported the request. C-Slip Grant Commissioner Blattner announced the City received grant funds for the C-Slip program. Transportation Surtax Funds Commissioner Blattner stated he does not know what is going to happen with the surtax funds. He wants the City to have projects ready and he wants to develop projects for the later years. Dr. Wazir Ismael, City Manager, responded, stating Broward County has asked the cities to pick their top two projects for submittal to start the process. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 Faded Signage Commissioner Blattner stated there are various signs in the City such as all the No Parking signs which are faded and need to be replaced. He asked staff to identify them and work with Broward County to have the signs replaced. 22. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Eagle Scout Commissioner Biederman congratulated Ryan Kozdron for achieving the Eagle Scout rank. Civic Association Meetings Commissioner Biederman encouraged residents to participate and attend their civic association meetings to gain information on what is going on. Misinformation on Social Media Commissioner Biederman stated everyone should be aware of misinformation on social media, do not let the negativity drown out the positive words. Ride Alongs With Staff Commissioner Biederman stated he rode with the Police last week, but he has not done a ride along with Public Works or Beach cleanup in a while. He asked for departments to reach out to him, to have a ride along, to see what they are doing new and improved. 23. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Affordable Housing Projects Commissioner Sherwood questioned for affordable housing projects, if the guidelines for the medium income could be lowered, so the rents can be lowered. General Obligation Bonds (GO Bonds) Commissioner Sherwood stated she wants the GO Bond projects to be completed quickly so the residents can see progress. Left Turn Commissioner Sherwood asked staff to look at the left hand turn on 46th Avenue and Hollywood Blvd, as cars are unable to make the turn due to a viewing obstruction. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 City Hall Parking Spaces Commissioner Sherwood stated many of the condos only have one parking space per unit, and the residents want, with a special City permit, to be allowed to park after hours at City Hall. Courthouse Parking Spaces Commissioner Sherwood asked staff to contact Broward County to see if people can park at the Hollywood Courthouse after hours. Mayor Levy and Vice Mayor Callari supported the request. Capital Improvement Office Commissioner Sherwood stated one of the recommendations from the CRA report was for the CRA and City to have a Capital Improvement Office, which she thinks is a good idea. Commissioner Sherwood asked the City Manager to look into it. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Commissioner Sherwood wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. 24. Mayor Levy Up Coming Events Mayor Levy announced the Hollywood Lions Club will have on Saturday, March 9th the Electric Light the Night Fun Run at the ArtsPark from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the ArtsPark. Mayor Levy announced on March 30th the Spam Allstars event will be at ArtsPark. Mayor Levy announced in May the concert series will be starting up with Chicano Black. Mayor Levy stated spring break is here on Hollywood Beach with lots of people. Special Election Mayor Levy stated on Tuesday, March 12th is the Special Election for the three general obligation bond questions and the three sale of timeshare questions. He reminded voters to get out and vote. 25. City Attorney Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, had no further comments. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2019 26. City Manager Funtastic Friday Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the annual green Funtastic Friday with free plants and the Green Team Advisory Committee will request City Commission permission to ask for assistance from businesses on the next agenda. Circulator Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development, sent the City Commission an email regarding an update on the free ride circulator which will be launched soon. St. Patrick’s Day Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the St. Patrick’s Day events this Sunday, March 10th from noon to 6:00 PM, with the parade at 1:00 PM. Utility Billing Email Address Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the City’s utility billing email address is changing and customers who receive their bills by email need to be aware of the new address. GO Bond Oversight Advisory Committee Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated Tuesday is the election. If the GO Bond questions pass, there will be a citizens oversight board to determine how the money will be spent. He encouraged residents to vote and to apply for the board. 27. The meeting adjourned at 3:52 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 11