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 22, 2020 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Kevin Biederman, Vice Mayor - District 5 Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1 Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2 Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3 Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4 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 22, 2020 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 1:04 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida. Mayor Levy explained the meeting is being held virtually due to COVID -19 and explained the meeting procedures which will be followed. 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, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Vice Mayor Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 5. R-2020-068 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budgets Of Various Funds As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2019-283. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, 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 22, 2020 6. R-2020-069 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement Between The City Of Hollywood And Karen Lafrance In The Amount Of $14,241.78. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2020-070 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Calling For The General Election To Be Held On November 3, 2020; Authorizing And Directing The City Clerk To Take Certain Actions In Connection Therewith. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2020-071 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement In The Amount Of $5,000.00 With Shawn O’Connor For His Workers’ Compensation Claim. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2020-072 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ranking Engineering Firms And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate An Agreement With The Highest-Ranked Firm To Provide Engineering, Survey And General Consulting Services For The Tidal Flood Mitigation And Shoreline Protection Project, A General Obligation Bond Project. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2020-074 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 Agreement With Broward County For The Installation And Maintenance Of Transit Bus Shelters. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 13. R-2020-075 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Mullings Engineering Services, Inc. For Paving And Drainage Of Washington Park, In Accordance With Section 38.46 Of The Code Of Ordinances (Cooperative Purchasing) And Based On A School District Of Palm Beach County, Florida Solicitation, For An Estimated Expenditure Of $137,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2020-076 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Mullings Engineering Services, Inc. For Sod And Sod Installation For Washington Park In Accordance With Section 38.46 Of The Code Of Ordinances (Cooperative Purchasing), Based On City Of Boynton Beach Contract, For An Estimated Expenditure Of $103,680.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2020-077 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Hector Turf (Toro) Based On City Of Mesa, AZ Contract (Omnia Partners) For Grounds Maintenance Equipment In Accordance With Section 38.46 Of The Code Of Ordinances (Cooperative Purchasing) For An Estimated Expenditure Of $111,071.45. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2020-078 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Summer And Aftercare Food Service Program Pre-Operational Application With Flipany Inc. As The Food Service Program Provider Through The State Of Florida, Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services And The Department Of Health For The City Of Hollywood 2020 Summer Camps And 2020-2021 Aftercare Program Sites; Declaring That It Is In The Best Interest Of The City To Waive Competitive Bidding Pursuant To Section 38.40(C)(8) Of The Purchasing Ordinance. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2020-079 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Rep Services, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Playground Equipment, Playground Surfacing And Shade Cover At Driftwood Community Center, A Capital Improvement Project, In The Amount Of $187,632.20 Based Upon The Clay County Contract 18/19-2 In Accordance With Section 38.40(C)(5) Of The Purchasing Ordinance (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. R-2020-059 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Office Of The Attorney General, State Of Florida, To Receive The Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Victims Of Crime Act Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $94,260.63; Authorizing The In-Kind Match Requirement In An Approximate Amount Of $23,565.17; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 19. R-2020-080 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Property Access Agreement With Walgreen Co. For The Purpose Of Installing, Operating And Maintaining The City’s Communication Equipment For Its CCTV Project. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 20. R-2020-081 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Aardvark For The Purchase Of A Robotex Avatar III Tactical Package Robot, With Accessories, In The Amount Not To City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 Exceed $60,325.00 Based Upon The General Services Administration Contract Number GS-07F-141DA (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 21. R-2020-060 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 ARC 20-02 With Arcadis US, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Design Of The Aeration Building Pump Station Rehabilitation Project, In A Lump Sum Amount Of $130,306.80; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 22. R-2020-061 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 Carus Corporation For Delivery Of Sodium Hexametaphosphate In An Estimated Amount Of $70,000.00 Based Upon Palm Beach County’s Bid No. 750785a In Accordance With Section 38.40(C)(5) Of The City’s Purchasing Ordinance (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 23. R-2020-082 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. For The Taft Street Force Main Condition Assessment In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $517,713.00 Based Upon Section 38.40(C)(3) Of The Purchasing Ordinance (Sole Source); Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 24. R-2020-083 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 Tri-Dim Filter Corporation For Supply And Delivery Of GE Osmonics Zyplex, RO Save, 5 Micron, 40 DOE Cartridge City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 Filters, In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $56,358.00 Based Upon The City’s Bid No. F-4629-20-RL. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 25. R-2020-084 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 To Provide Cost Share Support Of A Naturescape Irrigation Service And Oversight Of The Resident Irrigation Rebate Program In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $102,982.47 Over A Five Year Period; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 26. R-2020-085 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 Zimy Electronics, Inc. For The Required Purchase, Installation, Repair, Maintenance And Monitoring Services Of The Citywide Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm And Access Control Systems For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $190,000.00 Based Upon Section 38.40(C)(8) Of The City’s Purchasing Ordinance (Best Interest). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2020-058 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order For Catalogue Purchases Of Two First Aid Stations And Six Lifeguard Towers From Post And Beam, LLC, In An Amount Not To Exceed $698,368.00, In Accordance With Section 38.40(C)(8) Of The City’s Purchasing Ordinance (Best Interest). ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the resolution from consideration. Vice Mayor Biederman left the meeting at 1:14 PM and returned at 1:15 PM. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 10. R-2020-073 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement Between Sunshine State Media, Inc. To Maintain The Existing Bus Bench And Bus Shelter Program, For A Five Year Period Commencing June 3, 2019. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, read the personal opinions/concerns of comments submitted from the following individuals: 1. Salvatore Grilli, 910 N 74th Way 2. Jack Izzo, 4109 Jackson Street Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to concerns raised by the public. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 27. PO-2020-06 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Ordinance No. O-2017-13, Which Created The Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District; Extending For Seven Years The Date On Which The District Will Automatically Sunset Unless Again Extended; Requiring The District To Submit An Annual Report. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, explained the intent of the ordinance. Robert Posner and Andy Cagneta, Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District Board Members, explained the success of the district over the past 3 years and the residents' desire to continue the district. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Ordinance on first reading with an amendment that the District shall sunset in 7 years unless otherwise renewed, plus an annual informational report shall be provided by the District to the City. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Nay: Commissioner Blattner Enactment No: O-2020-06 28. R-2020-062 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing City Commission Members As The Voting And Alternate Voting Delegates For The Broward County League Of Cities For 2020 - 2021. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Commissioner Callari as voting delegate, Commissioner Hernandez as first alternate and Commissioner Shuham as second alternate. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 29. P-2020-17 Presentation By Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, To Provide An Update On The Adams Street One Way Pilot Project. Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, provided a presentation on the one way pilot project plan for Adams Street. Discussion ensued among staff and 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. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 Mayor Levy left the meeting at 2:53 PM and returned at 2:54 PM. 30. R-2020-063 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With Intercounty Engineering, Inc. For Construction Services Related To RAS Pump Station No. 1 Replacement, Located At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, In The Amount Of $3,991,828.00 Based Upon City Bid No. 17-9523; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. H&S 20-03 With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. In An Amount Not To Exceed $204,027.00; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 31. R-2020-065 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue Blanket Purchase Orders To GPE Engineering & General Contractor And Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc. For Stormwater Construction For A One Year Term In A Total Aggregate Amount Not To Exceed $1,000,000.00, Based Upon The City Of Fort Lauderdale’s Bid Number 473-11907 In Accordance With Section 38.40(C)(5) Of The Purchasing Ordinance (Piggyback); Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program. Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration, corrected a scrivener's error in 4th whereas clause of the resolution, a date change. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:07 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution with the corrected date change. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Callari 41. City Manager Commissioner Callari returned to the meeting at 3:08 PM. COVID-19 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an update regarding the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management, provided statistical data on the COVID-19 cases. The City Commission expressed their appreciation to the City Manager and all the City employees for all their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the City Commission thanked all the residents, businesses and other government agencies for all their efforts in helping and complying with all the mandates. 33. Vice Mayor Biederman, District 5 Back to Work Vice Mayor Biederman stated it is nice to get back to work with having the City Commission and various other meetings. COVID-19 Vice Mayor Biederman thanked the Mayor and City staff for all their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic. 34. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 COVID-19 Commissioner Sherwood thanked City staff for all their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Census Commissioner Sherwood reminded residents they need to respond by submitting their information for the Census. Unemployment Compensation City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 Commissioner Sherwood stated the State unemployment compensation has been slow and the State needs to do something about it. ILA Funds Commissioner Sherwood suggested using the Beach ILA funds to help local business City wide. Restaurants Take Out Commissioner Sherwood reminded residents to order takeout food which helps support local restaurants. Political Phone Calls Commissioner Sherwood stated there are political phone calls which are blaming either the Republican or the Democrat Party, on various issues . This has nothing do the with COVID-19 pandemic. 35. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 COVID-19 Commissioner Shuham wished the best to all residents who have family members stricken with COVID-19 that they recover or condolences to those who have not. She thanked Mayor Levy for all his hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic. 5G Workshop Commissioner Shuham stated she is looking forward to the 5G cellular communications towers workshop. Vote By Mail Ballot Commissioner Shuham encouraged residents to vote at home by casting their vote using the “Vote By Mail” ballot process in the upcoming elections. Vacation / Short Term Rentals Commissioner Shuham stated short term rentals were banned during COVID-19 by Governor Ron DeSantis, but it has been a struggle to enforce the Executive Order. There are reports daily of violations of the order. Code Enforcement should be demanding long term leases, and if not provided they are in violation of the Executive Order and staff needs to enforce this. Vacation Rental Ordinance Commissioner Shuham requested Commission support to modify and remove the conditional approval from the Vacation Rental Ordinance . Commissioner Sherwood, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 Blattner, Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Callari supported the request. Be Safe Commissioner Shuham asked all residents to be safe. Plasma Drive Commissioner Shuham announced Memorial Healthcare System is in need of plasma donors who have recovered from COVID-19, please donate if you are able. 36. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Broken Water Line Commissioner Hernandez thanked the Department of Public Utilities staff for fixing the water main line rupture in Royal Poinsettia, which has caused damage to a resident for the second time. Easter Eggs with Pizza Commissioner Hernandez thanked various businesses who helped to fund the drive by giveaway for Easter eggs and pizza to residents. COVID-19 Commissioner Hernandez thanked his wife, various Civic Associations members, various City Churches, he Feeding South Florida, and all the nurses and doctors for helping residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City needs to proceed with caution when easing the restrictions for the City. 37. Commissioner Callari, District 3 COVID-19 Commissioner Callari thanked staff for all their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Broward League of Cities Commissioner Callari stated her swearing in as the new President of the Broward League of Cities will be held at Hollywood City Hall with a dinner in Hollywood. Commissioner Callari stated this is going to be a challenging year and the new 2020 slogan is “We Are One Broward”. 2020 Congratulating Students Commissioner Callari requested Commission support to have a “Congratulations 2020 Graduates” sign place at the entrances to the City for all the 2020 graduating students this year. There was unanimous City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 support from the Commission for the request. Feeding South Florida Event Commissioner Callari thanked all the City staff and everyone else involved in making the Feeding South Florida event successful. 38. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Vote By Mail Ballot Commissioner Blattner agreed with Commissioner Shuham to encourage residents to vote at home by casting their vote using the “Vote By Mail” ballot process in the upcoming elections. Economic Development Commissioner Blattner stated the FDOT project on Sheridan Street and 441 looks good. However, on 441 there are 50 automotive related businesses, mostly on the west side. No development has been done by these businesses, which resulted in no return on the City’s investment. The Sadowski Trust Housing funds should be fully funded this year and the City needs to purchase properties with these funds for resale. There also needs to be a Property Improvement Program (PIP) to help businesses. The City should have a discussion at a workshop or at a Commission meeting in June on a redevelopment loan program for recommendation for improvement on the corridor. There was unanimous support from the Commission for the request. 39. Mayor Levy Hollywood Housing Authority Mayor Levy stated he wants the Hollywood Housing Authority to become more active, and he has spoken with them on their issues which hinder growth. Economic Development Mayor Levy stated as the City comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic there are things the City can do to improve processes which delay development, but still keep high levels of service, as he wants Hollywood to be an easy place to do business. Mayor Levy stated staff is reviewing the City’s development review process. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated staff is leading the way to improve the permitting process, and has started using virtual building inspections. City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 40. City Attorney COVID-19 Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, recognized and thanked the City Manager and staff on their leadership. Other cities are looking to Hollywood, as we have become leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrative Day Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, wished all the administrative assistants a Happy Administrative Assistant’s Day. E-911 Tower Litigation Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided an update on the litigation with Broward County on the E-911 Tower issue, there was a 120 day stay which is now up and actions need to be taken. He explained he has discussed the issues with the City Manager and they both agree to have another 120 days stay, however the Judge in the case, wants a status meeting next week. Virtual Inspections Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated the City did a virtual inspection at his home during the construction process, it was excellent. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 4:40 PM and returned at 4:44 PM. . City Manager COVID-19 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated this has been a team effort, including the efforts of the City Attorney, navigating issues during the COVID pandemic. Earth Day Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated this is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. He explained there has been a reduction in pollution since 2015. Religious Holidays Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated last week was Easter and Passover, with Ramadan next week, this is a difficult time for everyone celebrating due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 32. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and City Hall being closed; the City Clerk read the concerns submitted from the following individuals: 1. Joanne Taitt, 600 S Dixie Highway 2. Robert Fuerst, 600 S Dixie Highway 3. Robert Idzior 600 S Dixie Highway 4. Howard Walman, 320 S Surf Road #704 5. Ajay Nanda, 6 N Crane Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 6. Daniel Carleen, 1801 Polk St 7. Jack Ehrenfeld, 1524 N 28 Avenue 8. Marco Paolini, 2101 S Surf Road, #3E 9. Christina Hampton, 3317 Garfield St 10. Hughes Longelin-Pingle, 317 Polk Street 11. Shawn Derosa, 1503 N Federal Highway 42. The meeting adjourned at 5:18 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 15