Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, April 17, 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 April 17, 2019 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 1:07 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-2019-078 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Canceling The Regular Commission Meeting Scheduled For December 18, 2019. 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) 5A. R-2019-096 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Urging The Florida Legislature And The Florida Governor To Oppose Legislative Changes Prohibiting The Local Regulation Of Vacation Rentals; Providing Direction To City Officials Regarding Dissemination Of This Resolution. 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 April 17, 2019 6. R-2019-079 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of October 3, 2018. 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) 7. R-2019-080 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Joint / Special City Commission / Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Minutes Of October 3, 2018. 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-2019-081 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of October 17, 2018. 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-2019-082 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Increase The Limits Of The Emergency Medical Technician / Medical Professional Liability Insurance Policy, For An Additional Amount Not To Exceed $11,000.00. 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) 10. R-2019-083 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Daniel Secu Corporation For A Housing Rehabilitation Project At 550 North 66th Terrace For An Estimated Expenditure Of $143,826.00; And Amending The Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Operating Budget. 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-2019-084 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Gentile Corporation For A Housing Rehabilitation Project At 2323 City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 Cleveland Street For An Estimated Expenditure Of $108,000.00. 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) 12. R-2019-085 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Sale Of City-Owned Property Located At 5608 Wiley Street As An Affordable Housing Unit To Christopher Noel Thomas, Sr. In The Amount Of $274,500.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase Along With A Warranty Deed And Declaration Of Restricted Covenants. 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. R-2019-086 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Florida Department Of Transportation To Receive A Sub-Grant Under The Safety Office Highway Safety Sub-Grant Program To Create An Initiative To Reduce Traffic Accidents Involving Fatalities And Injuries By Conducting Deliberate Enforcement Operations That Target Speed And Aggressive Driving; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Sub-Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $40,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; And If Awarded, Amending The Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Operating Budget. 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) 14. R-2019-087 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Florida Department Of Transportation To Receive A Sub-Grant Under The Safety Office Highway Safety Sub-Grant Program To Create An Initiative To Conduct Targeted Enforcement And Education Of Pedestrians And Bicyclists In Order To Reduce Serious Bodily Injuries Or Fatalities Involving Pedestrians And Bicyclists By Conducting Deliberate Enforcement Operations That Target Pedestrian And Bicycle Safety; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Sub-Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $40,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; And If Awarded, Amending The Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Operating City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 Budget. 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) 15. R-2019-088 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept 2016 U.S. Department Of Homeland Security Grant Funds From The City Of Miami In The Approximate Amount Of $18,000.00 To Perform Activities At The Request Of The Federal Government, In Conjunction With The City Of Miami, In Preparation For Or In Anticipation Of A Major Disaster Or Emergency Related To Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Memorandum Of Agreement With The City Of Miami (And All Other Applicable Sub-Grant Documents And Agreements); And Amending The Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget (R-2018-301). 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) 16. R-2019-089 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Enterprise FM Trust For The Lease Of Vehicles To Serve The Police Department For A 36 Month Term At An Estimated Annual Amount Of $87,904.20; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Master Lease Agreement. 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) 17. R-2019-090 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Approve The Issuance Of A Blanket Purchase Order With Aquifer Maintenance & Performance System, Inc. For Annual Well Field Maintenance And Repair Services In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $100,000.00. 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) 18. R-2019-091 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Joint-Funding Agreement With U.S. Geological Survey, City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center, For Water Resources Investigations In The Amount Of $54,560.00. 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) 19. R-2019-092 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 For The Use Of Temporary Debris Management Sites And Related Final Disposal 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) 20. P-2019-20 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Arbor Day Observed On Friday, April 26, 2019. Vice Mayor Callari read the proclamation in recognition of National Arbor Day, April 26, 2019. Charles Lassiter, Assistant Director of Public Works, introduced Cliff Germano. Cliff Germano, North Central Civic Association, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 21. P-2019-21 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Community Development Week, April 22-26, 2019. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of National Community Development Week, April 22-26, 2019. Clay Milan, Community Development Manager, accepted the proclamation and provided a brief presentation on the Wiley Street and Adams Street re-development as well as several participants, partnerships and public service success stories. Ted Graham, CEO, HOPE South Florida, thanked the Commission for their support on helping families out of homelessness. Christie, HOPE South Florida Recipient, reviewed her story of homelessness and the help HOPE South Florida provided her family. Felipe Pinzon, Hispanic Unity, reviewed their job placement program success. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 Cathy McKarty, Russell Life Skills, reviewed their reading room success with children. Paula Vickers, Second Chance Society, reviewed their success assisting people getting out of homelessness. Steve, Second Chance Society recipient, thanked the Commission for their support. They all accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission. 22. P-2019-22 Presentation By Joshua Kittinger, Human Resources Officer, Of Employees Hired January 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2019. Joshua Kittinger, Human Resources Officer, introduced the various employees hired January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019. 23. P-2019-23 Presentation By The Smart Growth Partnership To Present The City Of Hollywood With The 2018 Smart Growth Excellence Award In Honor Of The Regional Activity Center Rezoning. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, reviewed what Smart Growth is, livability and space we all want. Bob Daniels, Nadia Locke and Courtney Crush, The Smarth Growth Partnership, presented the award to the City. Leslie Del Monte, thanked the administration and staff for all their work and support and the community for the work in establishing the Regional Activity Center Rezoning. 24. P-2019-24 Presentation By Barry Faske, Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) President, And CJ Davila, Executive Director, To Recognize The City Of Hollywood For Achieving The Florida Green Building Coalition’s Silver Level Certification As An FGBC Certified Green Local Government. Lorie Mertens-Black, Civic Affairs Officer, introduced CJ Davila and Barry Faske, Florida Green Building Coalition. CJ Davila, Executive Director, Florida Green Building Coalition, reviewed the criteria which resulted in the City achieving the Silver designation as a Florida Green Building Coalition certified Green Local Government. Barry Faske, Florida Green Building Coalition, provided additional information on the certification criteria and ways to increase green practices throughout the City. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 25. PO-2019-07 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Ordinance O-2018-18 Of The Code Of Ordinances, Which Repealed The Regulations Relating To Provisional Parking Lots Within The Downtown And Beach Districts Of The Community Redevelopment Agency, To Revise Section 4 Of Ordinance No. O-2018-18 To Extend The Timeframe For Provisional Parking Lots Without Permits To Cease And Desist On September 30, 2019, Or 30 Days From The Completion Date Of The Nebraska Street Parking Garage, Whichever Is Earlier. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes and opened the public hearing. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive, expressed personal opinions/concerns. There being no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The Commission temporariliy passed this item and will take it up later in the meeting. Enactment No: O-2019-09 27. P-2019-26 Presentation By Commissioner Biederman, Of A Video Highlighting The Leadership Training Series Mission Possible. Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, introduced a brief video of the Mission Possible Workshop Series. Commissioner Biederman reviewed highlights of the training series, he thanked City Management and staff for helping bring the program together. He thanked members of the community for their attendance and participation. 28. R-2019-093 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Relating To The State Revolving Fund Loan, Authorizing Declarations Of Official Intent Under U.S. Treasury Regulations With Respect To Reimbursements From State Revolving Loan Proceeds For Temporary Advances Made For Payments Prior To Issuance, And Related Matters. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 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) 29. R-2019-094 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Relating To The State Revolving Fund Loan Program; Making Findings; Authorizing The Loan Application For $31,960,422.00 (Including Capitalized Interest And Loan Service Fee) For Construction Funds For The Ocean Outfall Regulatory Compliance Deep Injection Wells (Phase 1) Project #18-9119; Authorizing The Loan Agreement; Establishing Pledged Revenues; Designating Authorized Representatives; Providing Assurances; Providing For Conflicts And Severability; And Amending The Approved Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget For The Water And Sewer Enterprise Fund (442) (R-2018-301) And Amending The Approved FY2019 - FY2023 Capital Improvement Plan (R-2018-302). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. 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) 30. R-2019-095 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The 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 To Incorporate New Affordable Housing Initiatives. Clay Milan, Community Development Manager, explained the intent of the resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Anthony Grisby, Community Development Program Administrator, provided additional information. Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 2:57 PM and returned at 3:00 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Vice Mayor Callari left the meeting at 3:29 PM and returned at 3:31 PM. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 3:37 PM and returned at 3:39 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 3:45 PM and returned at 3:48 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution with an amendment to remove property acquisition with rehabilitation out of the program, and to set the income threshold at 100% LMI. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner Biederman was opposed. 25. PO-2019-07 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Ordinance O-2018-18 Of The Code Of Ordinances, Which Repealed The Regulations Relating To Provisional Parking Lots Within The Downtown And Beach Districts Of The Community Redevelopment Agency, To Revise Section 4 Of Ordinance No. O-2018-18 To Extend The Timeframe For Provisional Parking Lots Without Permits To Cease And Desist On September 30, 2019, Or 30 Days From The Completion Date Of The Nebraska Street Parking Garage, Whichever Is Earlier. This item was continued from earlier in the meeting. Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 3:58 PM Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Mayor Levy left the meeting at 4:00 PM and returned at 4:01 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez to deny the Ordinance. The motion died due to lack of a second. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Shiv Newaldess, Director of Development Services, provided additional information. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 4:10 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance with an amendment that no booting or towing be allowed; also, no further extensions of the Ordinance are allowed. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Vice Mayor Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Nay: Commissioner Hernandez Enactment No: O-2019-09 . The Commission recessed at 4:28 PM and reconvened at 4:37 PM with all members of the Commission present. 26. P-2019-25 Presentation By The Education Advisory Committee Recognizing Certain Local Public Schools, Students, Administrator And School District Employee, For Their Magnet Programs, Administrative And Work Skills, And Accomplishments In Art and Writing Competitions. Clay Milan, Education Advisory Committee Staff Liaison, acknowledged members of the Education Advisory Committee present. He reviewed the purpose of the presentation is to recognize local public schools, students and an administrator and district employee for their magnet programs, works skills, and accomplishments in art and writing competitions. Hillary Fine, Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science, presented awards to the various students for their artwork winning various competitions. 31. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 1. Mitch Anton, 1900 Van Buren Street 2. Anne Hotte, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 3. Alex Brown, 1090 River Birch Street 4. Charlotte Roth, 1541 Yellowheart Way 5. Christine Field, 2169 N 14th Avenue 6. Lisa Stingone, 1530 Sweetbay Way 7. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive Commissioner Blattner left the meetng at 5:10 PM. 8. Ed DeTorres, 1026 Polk Street 9. Claire Garret, 3148 Calle Largo Drive 10. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue 11. Andre Brown, 2316 Mayo Street 12. Johnathan Anderson, 5660 Flagler Street 32. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Commissioner Blattner was absent. 33. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Hollywood Hills High School Commissioner Biederman announced the Hollywood Hills High School Drama Club will be having an event “From Attucks Eagles to Hollywood Hills Spartans” on May 3, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Hollywood Hills High School auditorium. Marshmallow Drop Commissioner Biederman thanked the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts staff for the marshmallow drop at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, and thanked the community organizations that participated in the event. Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 5:32 PM and returned at 5:34 PM. Clean Up Event Commissioner Biederman thanked the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Leadership Hollywood group and the Hollywood Lions Club for the downtown area clean up. During the cleanup, they saw the gum reaper being used to remove the gum on the sidewalks. Communication Tower City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 Commissioner Biederman stated he is looking forward to the Sun Sentinel article on the communication tower issue. 34. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Fiscal Retreat Commissioner Sherwood stated she is happy about the information presented this morning during the Fiscal Retreat on the City’s budget. Employees Commissioner Sherwood stated the Police employees are happy, they are recruiting at various civic association meetings. Holy Week Commissioner Sherwood stated this is Holy week for Catholics and Christians. Happy Easter & Happy Passover Commissioner Sherwood wished everyone a happy Good Friday, Easter and Passover. 35. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Clean Up Event Commissioner Shuham thanked the Lions Club and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Leadership Hollywood group for the downtown clean up. Marshmallow Drop Commissioner Shuham stated the marshmallow drop event was excellent, and everyone had a great time. Communication Tower Commissioner Shuham stated she is moved by the gratitude of the West Lake residents for recognizing all the hard work the City did on the communication tower. North and South Lakes Commissioner Shuham stated at the March 20, 2019 meeting and in 2018 the City Commission accepted grants for mooring fields in North and South Lakes. The residents have concerns about moving forward with the design and spending grant funds on the project. Commissioner Shuham explained the City has been lobbying to make North and South Lakes recreational zones, which is another option instead of mooring fields. The residents are concerned if the mooring City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 fields move forward they do not want to diminish the opportunity to have it designated as a recreational zone. Commissioner Shuham requested the Commission to hold off on using the mooring grant funds until more information can be obtained on the recreational zone status. Mayor Levy supported the request and asked staff to come back with a presentation on the differences and options for mooring fields and recreational zones so the Commission can make an informed decision, to include a visual on what it would look like. Commissioner Biederman also supported the request. David Vazquez, Interim Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, responded on the grant process and how it works. Parking at Pocket Parks Commissioner Shuham spoke about parking at the pocket parks along A1A in the City and that Broward County is not metering those locations. There are situations on the weekends with people parking there, and she wants staff to work with Broward County on getting the Interlocal Agreement on the agenda. Our Seas and Beyond Event Commissioner Shuham announced on Saturday there is a free Our Seas and Beyond event at the Carpenter House. From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM is the beach clean-up event and from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM is the art festival. Happy Easter & Happy Passover Commissioner Shuham wished everyone a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover. 36. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Community Bus Commissioner Hernandez stated he is supportive of a community bus from the west towards the beach. United Neighbors Civic Association Commissioner Hernandez stated there is a United Neighbors Civic Association meeting tomorrow at McNicol Middle School at 7:00 PM. Fiscal Retreat Commissioner Hernandez stated he did not mention at the Fiscal Retreat his concerns about moving various divisions. He has reservations about the Parking Division going under the Police Department as they are an City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 enterprise fund. He would rather see Code Compliance under the Police Department. There were issues in the past about Code cars having police on their cars, which he does not want to happen with the parking vehicles. Happy Easter & Happy Passover Commissioner Hernandez wished everyone a Happy Easter and Happy Passover. Marina Commissioner Hernandez stated some residents would rather see a marina instead of a mooring buoy, which would allow the expansion of the marina. Commissioner Hernandez requested Commission support to have staff look into this as part of the marina master plan, and have the Commission give staff direction on the RFP first before issued. Mayor Levy and Vice Mayor Callari supported the request. Commissioner Biederman supported the request and wants the marina set up as an enterprise fund. 37. Vice Mayor Callari, District 3 Broward Outreach Center Vice Mayor Callari announced on April 19, 2019 she will be attending the Broward Outreach Center Good Friday event. Commission in the Community Vice Mayor Callari announced on April 24, 2019 there will be a Commission in the Community meeting at City Hall from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and encouraged residents to come and voice their opinions. Boys & Girls Club Vice Mayor Callari announced on May 5, 2019 will be a Cinco De Mayo fundraiser event at Sparez Bowling Lanes to support the Boys and Girls Club. Education Committee Vice Mayor Callari thanked the Education Committee members for the work they do, as she recently attended their meeting to have a better understand of their work. Public Schools Vice Mayor Callari thanked Commissioner Blattner for highlighting the Sun Sentinal article on public school and their dwindling enrollment . Vice Mayor Callari asked for Commission support to send out a survey City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 to residents on why residents are not enrolling their students in public schools, also what are they looking for and what do the residents need . Mayor Levy stated he listened to the School Board meeting, and this is exactly what the School Board did county wide and maybe it could be narrowed in on Hollywood. Mayor Levy supported the request and suggested Leslie Brown be invited in for a discussion with the Commission. Commissioner Hernandez supported it as well. Youth Vice Mayor Callari stated she has been so involved with the youth, by spending a lot of time with them. She stated being Commissioner has opened many opportunities, one of which is working with the youth, and she thanked the voters for allowing her to be their Commissioner. Commission Comments Vice Mayor Callari stated she likes that City Commission comments are after Citizens’ Comments, this allows the Commission an opportunity to address issues. Bicycle Sub-Committee Vice Mayor Callari stated she would like to look at having a Bicycle Sub-Committee. Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Biederman supported it. Citizens’ Comments Vice Mayor Callari spoke about comments raised by residents about extending Citizens’ Comments to both meetings. She explained the residents should exhaust all the ways to access and communicate with them by emails, meetings, and phone calls. Party House Vice Mayor Callari thanked the Police Department for all their help with the party house in Emerald Hills which was stopped. Fiscal Retreat Vice Mayor Callari stated todays Fiscal Retreat was very positive and the City is going in the right direction. Communication Tower Vice Mayor Callari stated she agrees with the residents’ comments on the communication tower as Broward County has been very disrespectful to the City in many ways. Stan Goldman Park Vice Mayor Callari stated she is looking forward to addressing the Stan City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 Goldman Park phase 2 and 3 and moving forward with the HEART Center. She requested an update on the implementation of the HEART Center, as the animals need help. Happy Easter & Happy Passover Vice Mayor Callari wished everyone a Happy Easter and Happy Passover. 38. Mayor Levy School Board Workshop Mayor Levy stated the School Board Workshop issue has been addressed earlier, and he can check it off his list. Bicycle Sub Committee Mayor Levy stated he is looking forward to establishing the Bicycle Sub Committee. Attucks Pool Mayor Levy requested Commission support for staff to work with School District to open up the Attucks pool to allow the public access . Commissioner Hernandez, Vice Mayor Callari and Commissioner Shuham supported the request. Communication Tower Mayor Levy stated he gives credit to Broward County for investing money to take a serious look at placing the communication tower on the CIRC building, although the City disagrees with the County report. Happy Easter & Happy Passover Mayor Levy wished everyone a Happy Easter and Happy Passover, and questioned when is Ramadan celebrated. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, replied Ramadan is celebrated in early May. 39. City Attorney Alan Fallik, Deputy City Attorney, on behalf of the City Attorney, had no further comments. 40. City Manager Fiscal Retreat Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked the Commission, staff and pension boards for the excellent Fiscal Retreat meeting today. Staff will City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2019 continue to fulfill commission wishes. Police Recruitment Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to Commissioner Sherwood’s comment on how many Police Officer vacancies the City is filling. Advisory Boards Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated another way for residents to get involved is to apply for a position on the City’s advisory boards. The deadline to apply is tomorrow, and the application is online. Tip A Cop Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced tomorrow is Hollywood Tip a Cop event at Longhorn Steakhouse, 4899 Sheridan Street. All tips collected will go directly to the Special Olympics Florida. Air Traffic Workshops Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is holding workshops on proposed air traffic improvements on April 22th through April 25th at various locations in the area. 41. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 17