Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, September 4, 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 September 4, 2019 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 1:06 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 Hernandez, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2019-248 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Increasing The Amount Authorized To Be Paid For FY 2019, Pursuant To The Current Agreement With Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., From $50,000.00 To $75,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2019-249 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Life Extension Clinics, Inc., D/B/A Life Scan Wellness Centers, To Provide Annual Health Screening Physicals For Fire, Police, General, Professional, Supervisory And Non-Represented Personnel, Including Additional Tests And Vaccines, As Needed, For A One Year Term In An Amount Not To Exceed 110% Of $450,000.00. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2019-250 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Broward Education Foundation, Inc. To Administer The City’s Excellence In Education Grant Program In A Total Amount Of $20,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2020. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2019-251 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A First Amendment To The Transportation Surtax Interlocal Agreement Among Broward County, The Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization And 30 Municipalities In Broward County, To Eliminate Municipal Projects Involving Maintenance And Rehabilitation From The Broward Metropolitan Organization Ranking Process, And Providing For The Submittal Of Maintenance And Rehabilitation Projects Directly To Broward County. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2019-252 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached 12 Month Agreement With Motorola Solutions, Inc. For Radio Infrastructure and Subscriber Maintenance For A One Year Term In The Estimated Amount Of $380,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2019-253 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Dell Marketing, L.P. For The Purchase Of Dell Computer Equipment, Including Monitors, Laptops, Desktops And Workstations, Utilizing The State Of Florida Contract # 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS, Amendment 1 Participating Addendum, Not To Exceed $89,000.00 And In Accordance With Section 38.40(C)(5) Of The Code Of Ordinances City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2019-254 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Fourth Amendment To The Tower Siting License Agreement With T-Mobile South, LLC. For A Wireless Communications System At/On The Hollywood Water Tower - West At 2900 Sheridan Street. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2019-255 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed With Hazen And Sawyer, PA To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Oxygenation Flow Distribution Box Odor Control System Replacement Located At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, In A Lump Sum Amount Of $89,548.00, And Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Improvement Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2019-256 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc. For Construction Services Related To Lift Station W-27 Bypass And Valve Replacement, Located At 3145 Arthur Street, In The Amount Of $591,530.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2019-257 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Order With Allied Universal Corporation For Chlorine, Liquid In Cylinders In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $256,000.00 Based Upon The City Of Fort Lauderdale’s Cooperative Bid Solicitation No. ITB12288-393 In Accordance With the Section 38.46 Of Hollywood’s City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 Purchasing Ordinance. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. P-2019-58 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Broward Mental Health Summit Day, September 12, 2019. Vice Mayor Callari read the proclamation in recognition of Broward Mental Health Summit Day, September 12, 2019. Beth Tache and Juan Carlos Arias, Broward Mental Health, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 16. P-2019-59 Presentation Of The KAPOW Diamond Award By John Casbarro To The City Of Hollywood And Certificates Of Appreciation To The Mayor, Commissioners, And City Manager For Their Support Of The KAPOW Program. John Casbarro, KAPOW, explained the KAPOW program. Elaine Franklin, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator; James Cusae, Publix; Joseph Lee, Royal Caribbean; and Latosha Williams, Principal of Bethune Elementary, all thanked the Commission for their support and presented the award to them. 17. P-2019-60 Presentation By Joshua Kittinger, Human Resources Officer, Of Employees Hired April 1, 2019 Through August 30, 2019. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained the preparation efforts being undertaken in preperation of Hurricane Dorian. Joshua Kittinger, Human Resources Officer, introduced the employees hired April 1, 2019 thru August 30, 2019. 18. P-2019-61 Presentation By Rodolfo Jurado, Fire Chief, Of An Inter Departmental Award Of Merit To Officers Brittany Wohlitka, Jason Dohaney, Juan Monterrosa, Robert Marren And Natalie Perez And A Unit Citation Award To Battalion Chief Jose Morales, Captain Charles Tullio, Lieutenant Angelo Ganguzza, Driver Engineer Anthony Ceraso, Firefighter Sebastian Rodriguez, Firefighter Raymond Trainor And Firefighter Joseph Bronstein. Rodolfo Jurado, Fire Chief, presented the interdepartmental award of merit to various employees. The employees thanked the Fire Chief and City Commission for the recognition. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 19. P-2019-62 Presentation By Lee Gottlieb, Chair, To Provide The Commission With The Dune Master Plan Taskforce’s Recommendations. Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, introduced Lee Gottlieb, Dune Master Plan Chair. Lee Gottlieb, Dune Master Plan Chair, provided a presentation on the Dune Master Plan Taskforce's recommendations. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive 2. Donna Greene, 526 N Rainbow Drive 3. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street 4. Barry Faske, 1357 Van Buren Street Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Sergeant Sean Gerber provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Jorge Camejo, CRA Executive Director, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Mayor Levy summarized the discussion. 20. PO-2019-21 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 35 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Police And Fire Departments” To Revise The Regulations Relating To Extra-Duty Police Services; Providing For A Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Vice Mayor Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2019-20 21. R-2019-258 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With The Highest Ranked Firm, Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc., To Provide Federal Lobbying Services In The Amount Of $72,000.00, And Additional Cost For Ancillary Services Not To Exceed $5,000.00, For an Annual Total Amount Not To Exceed $77,000.00. Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer, explained the intent of the resolution. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Harry Glenn, Van Scoyoc Associates 2. Jonathan Slade, Cormac Group Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Discusion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 3:33 PM and returned at 3:36 PM. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 3:38 PM and returned at 3:40 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion failed 2-5. Commissioner Shuham, Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Biederman, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor Levy were opposed. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to continue the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion failed 1-6. Commissioner Shuham, Commissioner Hernandez, Vice Mayor Callari, Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor Levy were opposed. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution with an amendment selecting Cormac Group as the highest ranked firm. On a voice vote the motion passed 4-3. Commissioner Hernandez, Vice Mayor Callari and Commissioner Biederman were opposed. 22. R-2019-259 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For, And If Awarded, Accept Federal Funds From The Federal Emergency Management Agency Through The Hazard Mitigation Grant For Four New Generators In The Approximate Amount Of $2,086,000.00; Authorizing Up To 32% Of The Required Matching Funds To Be Allocated From Contingencies; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan, If Awarded. 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) 23. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Due Diligence Commissioner Biederman stated he does not always agree with things Broward County does. He stated he voted the way he did, as he was doing his due diligence if he did not take into consideration of why Broward County terminated an agreement with somebody and we did not follow up, which was why he voted the way he did. Hurricane Dorian Commissioner Biederman stated he appreciated all the storm updates, hard work of Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, volunteers throughout the City, as there were neighbors helping neighbors, so everyone was prepared. Drains and Catch Basins City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 Commissioner Biederman stated residents were complaining about the slow drains and catch basins, even with staff cleaning them. Years ago the City had a resident volunteer catch basin program, and he wants to restart the program and allocate funds. Vice Mayor Callari and Commissioner Hernandez supported the request and also suggested having the City’s schedule posted when they are cleaned. 24. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Parking Commissioner Sherwood stated parking is needed in the RAC and other areas of City. She thanked Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development, for contacting Broward County to allow our residents to use the courthouse parking lot. Commissioner Sherwood also requested information from staff for residents regarding what type of materials can be used in the swale area for parking. Bahamas Hurricane Relief Commissioner Sherwood announced the City is collecting supplies for Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas. She asked everyone to work together to provide for the victims. Commission In Community Meeting Commissioner Sherwood announced the Commission In the Community meeting will be held at Washington Park Community Center next week. Hurricane Dorian Commissioner Sherwood thanked everyone for working together in preparing for Hurricane Dorian. Commissioner Sherwood left meeting at 3:58 PM. 25. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Hurricane Dorian Commissioner Shuham thanked staff for all their help in addressing hurricane issues and also thanked Waste Pro who responded to requests. Flooding Commissioner Shuham stated the work FDOT is attempting on A1A to address flooding is not working, as sea levels are rising and the issue with King Tides continues. Commissioner Shuham requested City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 Commission support to have staff figure out what else the City can do to help stop flooding. Mayor Levy stated the City needs to do everyrthing possible and requested a presentation of what the City is doing now . Commissioner Shuham supported the presentation. Short Term Rental Licenses Commissioner Shuham stated applicants apply for short term rental licenses which are subject to conditional approval pending staff research . What has happened is applicants are renting during the pending approval period with code violations and liens. Commissioner Shuham thanked the Department of Information Technology staff for looking at the various software programs to cross reference issues which need to be addressed before approval is given. Beach Park Ranger Commissioner Shuham stated there have been complaints at the beach regarding the lack of Beach Park Rangers to address issues. During the budget process, the City needs to ensure the enhanced services are being provided. Circulator Commissioner Shuham stated the circulator is so popular that people are waiting in line; she suggested staff reach out to Sun Shuttle to have business piggyback on the contract and be part of the whole system. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 4:05 PM. Hurricane Dorian Commissioner Shuham expressed her gratitude for making it through this weekend with Hurricane Dorian. She gave her sympathy and thoughts to the residents of the Bahamas for their losses. 26. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Hurricane Dorian Commissioner Hernandez also thanked all volunteers, Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, and CERT team and Harvey Mitchel who worked with everyone during the Hurricane. Rental Properties Commissioner Hernandez stated the City is missing out on taxes by not collecting on rental properties to make sure they have a business license, and he requested support to have a dedicated staff person hired to collect the taxes. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated there is a zoning inspector position in the new proposed budget which can look at this along with automation. Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Financial Services, stated there is an account specialist in the new proposed budget who can address this issue also. Circulator Commissioner Hernandez requested an update on the circular shuttle ridership to include the amount of ridership vs anticipated ridership and the hotspots, as he heard more people are using it. He has received complaints that it is being abused like a taxi. Hurricane Dorian Commissioner Hernandez stated his prayers are with the people of the Bahamas. He stated he is grateful the hurricane did not hit us. 27. Vice Mayor Callari, District 3 Hurricane Dorian Vice Mayor Callari stated the Youth Ambassadors want to help collect for the victims of the Bahamas. She also thanked staff on addressing all the hurricane issues, but there is a need to focus on education, as she received many questions especially for C-10 canal and sunset golf course. Vice Mayor Callari stated Representative Shervin Jones posted that he is collecting for the Bahamas victims, and the City should also step up to help. Vice Mayor Callari reminded everyone we are still in hurricane season which ends in November. Sea Wall Vice Mayor Callari thanked Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development; Luis Lopez, City Engineer; and Anthony Grisby, Community Development Program Administrator, on financial assistance to a resident on a seawall fix, who was granted funds to fix the seawall. Flooding Issues Vice Mayor Callari thanked Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development, on fixing flooding issues behind the YMCA building. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 28. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Hurricane Dorian Commissioner Blattner thanked staff working in the emergency operations center. FDOT Project Commissioner Blattner stated the Commission receives notices from Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on upcoming meetings for their projects, which they need to attend as issues arise. Commissioner Blattner stated as an example, there is a large project on 56th Avenue in which they are going to be removing 56 trees and narrowing the swales. He stated to please attend these meetings to get information and address issues. 29. Mayor Levy Hurricane Dorian Mayor Levy thanked everyone on their efforts for Hurricane Dorian, along with King tides issues, as everyone did a great job. Bahamas Relief Mayor Levy stated residents can drop off supplies for Bahamas relief at the City fire stations and Code Compliance. Mayor Levy stated he contacted Intercom, who does concerts, and spoke with them to have a benefit concert and requested Commission support to waive fees on a benefit concert. The entire City Commission agreed, and Commissioner Biederman suggested contacting Jimmy Buffet to sing. Local Business Tax Receipt Mayor Levy stated he wants a more direct way to collect taxes for the Local Business Tax Receipt and suggested using code citations . Commissioner Hernandez stated most residents when notified pay the Local Business Tax. Social Media Mayor Levy thanked the Department of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development staff for responding on social media by providing information during Hurricane Dorian. 30. City Attorney Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, had no further comments. City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 4, 2019 31. City Manager Hurricane Dorian Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked the Commission for all staff acknowledgments on our effort during Hurricane Dorian. He also provided an update on the lists of items needed by the Bahamian people. Residents can drop off supplies at the City fire stations and Code Compliance until September 19, 2019. Commissioner Hernandez recognized Harvey Mitchel who has been helping by donating trailers for moving the supplies. 32. The meeting adjourned at 4:28 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 12