Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, May 20, 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 May 20, 2020 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 1:14 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 Sherwood, 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-2020-098 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The 2020 Amendment To The Interlocal Agreement With Broward County Regarding Additional Local Option Gas Tax On Motor Fuel, And The 2020 Amendment To The Interlocal Agreement With Broward County Regarding Additional Local Option Gas Tax On Motor Fuel For Transit. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2020-099 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of November 6, 2019. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2020-100 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of November 20, 2019. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2020-101 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of December 4, 2019. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2020-102 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of January 15, 2020. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2020-104 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 Sierra-Cedar For Citywide Oracle Managed Services For An Initial Term of Two Years With Two One Year City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 Renewals With An Estimated Annual Amount Not To Exceed $400,000.00; Approving An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2020-105 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The Agreement With Circuit Transit Inc., Formally Known As The Free Ride, For Circulator Services Under The Same Terms And Conditions In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $885,360.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2020-106 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Boat Dock Lease Agreement With Alejandro Garcia And Daylen Teresa Abraham, For Use Of Public Land For A Boat Dock, For A Four Year Term And First Year Annual Lease Fee Of $594.66, Exclusive Of Sales Tax. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2020-107 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 Craig A. Smith & Associates For The Renewal Of The Original Blanket Purchase Order (PA600133) For Underground Utility Location Services In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $420,000.00, Originally Based Upon The Town Of Pembroke Park’s RFP 05-1295 In Accordance With Section 38.40(C) Of The City’s Purchasing Ordinance (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 15. R-2020-108 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 With Arcadis US, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services For The Emergency Response Plan 2020 Update, In A Lump Sum Amount Of $84,040.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2020-109 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 Duval Ford, LLC For The Purchase Of A Single Turner Valve Maintenance Trailer In The Amount Of $65,875.00 Based Upon The Florida Sheriffs Association Contract FSA19-Veh17.0 - Heavy Trucks And Equipment In Accordance With Section 38.40(C)(5) (Piggyback) And Operational Accessories For The Single Turner Valve In The Amount Of $1,537.00 Pursuant To Section 38.40(C)(8) Of The Purchasing Code (Best Interest) For A Total Purchase Cost Of $67,412.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2020-103 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Cancel RFQ No. PR-19-018 For The Hollywood Beach Golf Course Renovation And Clubhouse Construction, A General Obligation Bond Project. The City Clerk read the public comments into the records from the following: 1. Dale Bruschi, 920 Washington Street 2. Patricia Asseff, 950 S Southlake Dr 3. Frank Morrison, 1030 Polk Street 4. Cindy Bruschi, 920 Washington Street 5. Joseph Goldstein, 200 E Broward Blvd 6. Josh McCumber, 1600 Johnson Street 7. Suzanne Tracy, 391 Franklin Street 8. Kathy Schuh, 1420 Sheridan Street 9. Karen Norton, 1408 Monroe Street 10. Myron Bailey, 1450 Sheridan Street. #E-18 City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 11. Mary Ann Reisier, 1201 S. Ocean Drive Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, 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 17. PO-2020-05 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 57 Of The Hollywood Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Industrial Pretreatment” To Provide Regulations For Dental Facilities Discharge Of Dental Amalgam And Update The General Discharge Standards. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one submitted comments to the City Clerk to be read into the record, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2020-05 18. PO-2020-07 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The City’s Adopted Comprehensive Plan By Amending The Potable Water Sub-Element Of The Utilities Element And Updating The Water Supply Plan In Accordance With Section 163.3177(6)(C)3, Florida Statutes. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 (19-T-82) The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained the intent of the ordinance. The Mayor opened the public hearing, being there was no one who submitted comments to the City Clerk to be read into the record, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the Ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 19. 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. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one who submitted comments to the City Clerk to be read into the record, the public hearing was declared closed. 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 Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2020-06 20. PO-2019-22 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 72 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Parking" To Revise The Parking Permit Program And Update Other Provisions; Providing For A Repealer Provision And A Severability Clause. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened and the City Clerk read into the record comments submitted by the following individuals: 1. Frank DeRisi, 3505 S Ocean Drive 2. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive 3. Geri Crimarco, 422 Monroe Street Being there were no further comments submitted to the City Clerk, the public hearing was declared closed. Hal King, Director of Parking, explained the intent of the ordinance. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. Extensive discussion among staff and members of the Commission. Mayor Levy left the meeting at 2:25 PM and returned at 2:26 PM. ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the ordinance from consideration. 21. R-2020-110 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Accepting And Ratifying Staff’s Recommendation For Bid No. IFB-4636-20-GJ, A Bid For Fiscal Year 2020 Bank Loan; Accepting The Response Of Synovus Bank For Loans To Finance Certain Capital Improvement Projects; Authorizing The Loans And The Related Issuance Of Bonds In The Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $11,700,000.00; Awarding The Bonds; Approving Execution And Delivery Of A Loan Agreement And The Bonds In Connection With Such City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 Loans; Authorizing Proper Officers And Employees To Do All Things Deemed Necessary In Connection With The Issuance Of The Bonds. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, 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 22. R-2020-111 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Citizen Participation Plan To Be Consistent With The Coronavirus Aid, Relief And Economic Security Act Regarding Public Comment And Public Hearings. The Mayor announced the resolution was advertised in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. Anthony Grisby, Interim Community Development Manager, explained the intent of the resolutions for items #22 and #23. The public hearing was opened and being that no one submitted comments or concerns to the City Clerk to be read into the record, the public hearing was declared closed. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, 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 23. R-2020-112 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The One Year Action Plans For Federal Fiscal Years 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, And 2019-2020 To Allocate $739,276.00 Of Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 Funds And To Re-Allocate $1,050,123.21 Of Home Investment Partnerships Act Funds; Amending The Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 Vice Mayor Biederman declared a conflict of interest due to his wife working for the department. Commissioner Shuham questioned the City Attorney if she would have to abstain as her husband is the vice-chair of the Community Development Advisory Board. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, replied there is no conflict. Anthony Grisby, Interim Community Development Manager, explained the intent of the resolution. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The Mayor announced the resolution was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened and the City Clerk read comments from Marie Suarez, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Being no one further submitted comments to the City Clerk, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Herb Conde-Parlato, Economic Development Manager, provided a presentation on micro enterprise assistance. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Abstain: Vice Mayor Biederman The Commission recessed at 4:22 PM and reconvened at 4:43 PM with all members of the Commission present. 24. R-2020-113 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Land Development And Disposition Agreement With Park Road Development, LLC, The Highest Ranked Respondent To The Park Road City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 Development Opportunity RFP-4585-18-PB, For The Sale and Redevelopment Of Approximately 23 Acres Of City-Owned Property Located At 1600 South Park Road. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, explained the intent of the resolution. Luis Bergman, Park Road, LLC., provided additional information. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Debbie Orshefsky, Attorney for the Developer, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff, members of the Commission, Mr. Bergman and Mrs. Orshefsky. Steve Zelkowitz, Outside Counsel for the City, provided additional information. Extensive discussion ensued among staff, members of the Commission and the members and representatives of Park Road Development, LLC. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Resolution. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Nay: Commissioner Hernandez Mayor Levy 27. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The City Clerk read the comments submitted by the following residents: Mayor Levy left the meeting at 7:02 PM and returned at 7:04 PM. 1. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 2. Orna Sarley, 2330 Polk Street 3. Rosita Nahum, 3111 N Ocean Drive 4. Marie Suarez, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 5. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive 6. Sharon Athanasiou, 1416 Monroe Street 7. Stephen Koslow, 2751 S Ocean Drive City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 The Commission recessed at 7:14 PM and reconvened at 7:23 PM with all members of the Commission present. 25. R-2020-114 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Awarding RFP-4640-20PB “Van Buren Street Redevelopment,” To Prestigia Real Estate FJM, Inc., and Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate A Land Disposition And Development Agreement With Prestigia Real Estate FJM, Inc. For The Purchase and Redevelopment Of City-Owned Property Located at 2717 Van Buren Street. Commissioner Shuham declared a conflict of interest due to Moss and Associates being a client of hers. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, provided a presentation on the intent of the resolution. Jihad Salahdine, Chief Operating Officer, and Fouad Salahdine, President and CEO, Prestigia Real Estate, provided additional information on their proposed project. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Abstain: Commissioner Shuham The Commission recessed at 7:52 PM and reconvened at 7:56 PM with all members of the Commission present. 26. R-2020-115 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Certain Purchase And Sale Agreement For The Former Sunset Golf Course, A Property Located At 2727 Johnson Street, With Richgreens LP (“Seller”) And The City (“Buyer”). Shiv Newaldess, Director of Development Services, provided a City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 presentation on the intent of the resolution. The City Clerk read comments into the record submitted by the following individuals: 1. Claire Garrett, 3148 Calle Largo Drive 2. Thomas Lander, 3186 Roosevelt Street Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. This item was temporarily passed and will be taken up later in the meeting. The Commission recessed at 9:25 PM and reconvened at 9:50 PM with all members of the Commission present. 28. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Broward League of Cities Commissioner Shuham congratulated Commissioner Callari on her presidency of the Broward League of Cities. 4th of July Commissioner Shuham stated the issue of having the 4th of July and the impending contracts for it need to be decided. She feels it is way too soon to have a large crowd on the beach. Re-Opening Commissioner Shuham thanked City staff for everything during the COVID emergency. The reopening of the Broadwalk is a relief, along with having the new temporary cafe zones, However, residents are asking why roller blading is not allowed, but biking is allowed . Commissioner Shuham also thanked staff for the smooth opening of Holland Park boat ramps and marina. Board Appointments Commissioner Shuham stated she is dissatisfied with the number of applicants for the board appointments, and would like to re -open the application process. Mayor Levy commented on the number of City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 applicants received, he asked the Commission’s support to delay this and re open the application deadline. Commissioner Callari stated she wants to open up the application process for non applied positions only, and continue the appointment process. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission on the number of applicants received. Commissioner Blattner wants the second application deadline not to end until 30 days after the quarantine ends. The consensus of the Commission was to go forth with the May 27th meeting and to go back out for any positions that remain open. Anchoring in Lakes Commissioner Shuham stated during the State Legislative session they did not agree to limit anchoring at Hollywood Lakes. She asked for support to have the City Manager to schedule a workshop or presentation as there needs to be an understanding of the ordinance on the lakes, and staff's recommendation to modify the ordinance on what is allowed under current law how to control the anchoring in the lakes, and to get a determination on the ownership of the bottom of the lakes . Mayor Levy and Commissioner Callari supported the requested. 29. Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 Drainage Commissioner Hernandez requested Commission support to have the Department of Public Utilities look at drainage structures and clean them out before storm season, in addition to keep records of the service of each drain. Commissioner Callari and Vice Mayor Biederman supported the request. Stay Safe Commissioner Hernandez asked everyone to stay safe. Opening Beach Commissioner Hernandez stated there are opinions on both sides about opening the beach, the City need to do what is prudent according to the medical professionals. 30. Commissioner Callari, District 3 City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 Broward League of Cities Commissioner Callari thanked Commissioner Shuham and her colleagues for their support on her Broward League of Cities presidency . She thanked the Broward League staff and City staff for organizing her swearing in ceremony here at City Hall due to COVID-19, instead of at the Diplomat Hotel. Flooding Commissioner Callari thanked Commissioner Hernandez and Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, regarding N 29th Avenue and Lincoln Street regarding flooding issues and being able to accommodate the area to reduce flooding. 2020 Graduates Commissioner Callari congratulated the 2020 graduates. Youth Ambassadors Commissioner Callari stated the Youth Ambassadors had a zoom meeting and will have a project coming up. Beach Cleanup Commissioner Callari stated before opening the beaches, if there is a way to allow swimmers, kayakers and divers to pick up trash. This would be an environmental awareness issue to show pictures of how the water has been cleaned. Mayor Levy suggested having a Public Works beach sweep this weekend, participants need to register in advance as the beach is scheduled to be opened on May 26. Commissioner Hernandez and Mayor Levy supported the request . Commissioner Shuhman stated she likes the idea, but is concerned how to control it. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission regarding the process of having a Public Works beach sweep, if staff can accomplish it in time. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, expressed his concerns regarding the short time period to accomplish it, but staff would do their best. Re-opening Businesses Commissioner Callari thanked Mickie Burns, Mark Rowe and others for giving her suggestions on how to open businesses. Trees City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 Commissioner Callari stated the residents of Park East would like the 800 trees from 56th Avenue to be relocated to Boggs Field. 31. Commissioner Blattner, District 4 Re-Opening Phase Commissioner Blattner stated he is looking forward to the announcement of the next phase of re-opening the City. 4th of July Commissioner Blattner stated the worst thing would be to have fireworks for the 4th of July due to social distancing issues. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the deadline for the barge has passed and the City would have other logistical issues if the fireworks would be at another location i.e. Orangebrook. Most other cities are not having fireworks. Commission Meeting Commissioner Blattner asked if the next Commission meeting would be virtual or live. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded staff is looking to have our own testing as early as next Wednesday for staff . Thereafter, also looking at June 10th as a possible date for opening of City Hall to the public, subject to masks and distancing requirements . The June 17th Commission meeting would still have to be subject to distancing and masks. 32. Vice Mayor Biederman, District 5 4th of July Vice Mayor Biederman stated he agrees to cancel the 4th of July fireworks as the fireworks are an extra draw which could cause distance issues. People will go to the beach anyway without the fireworks. Memorial Day Vice Mayor Biederman wished everyone a happy Memorial Day. Drainage Projects Vice Mayor Biederman stated he was happy to see drainage projects were being done, and thanked the Department of Public Utilities staff for making this happen. Swale Projects Vice Mayor Biederman stated he wants to see some re-capture the swale projects done, which will help keep water off the streets. Food Distribution City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 Vice Mayor Biederman gave kudos to Commissioner Blattner for helping with the distribution of the food, he also thanked all the other Commission members for participating and City staff for putting the food distribution together. 33. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Unemployment Services Commissioner Sherwood stated the Commission needs to send a resolution to the State Legislature regarding the broken unemployment services system. Out of thousands of applicants only 4% have been helped, the State Legislature needs to fix it. Stimulus Package Commissioner Sherwood stated Ex-Governor Scott, when asked for his vote on the second stimulus package, voted no because people are eligible for the Federal $600.00 a week payment, which is more than they would be making if they were working. Virtual Meetings Commissioner Sherwood stated she is happy to attend Zoom meetings as they have been working great. Trees Commissioner Sherwood stated Park East Civic Association wants the 800 trees planted on 31st Road, and questioned how the City is going to be able to finance it and why can’t the City use the GOB funds the residents voted on. Dog Shelter Commissioner Sherwood stated the Park East Civic Association also mentioned the dog shelter that was going in Stan Goldman Park. There are areas in the park that had many positive things that Park East wanted but have not been done yet. 4th of July Commissioner Sherwood agrees no fireworks on the 4th of July on the beach. She stated most of the medical doctors feel we are moving too fast and she is worried about a second wave. 34. Mayor Levy Businesses Re-Opening Mayor Levy stated he is hopeful for all the businesses that were able to open this past Monday and is looking forward to the new temporary cafe City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 zones. He also hopes the rent assistance the Commission voted upon today will help them. 35. City Attorney Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011(8)(a), a virtual executive session would be held on May 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM regarding Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, LP vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and outside counsel, Susanne Calabrese. Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011(8)(a), a virtual executive session would be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM regarding Broward County Tower Issue vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and outside counsel, John Herin. 36. City Manager Temporary Café Zones Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated he wanted to thank Mayor Levy for mentioning staff's work on the new temporary cafe zones and the new Business Guide. It is getting great reviews by the businesses and others . He thanked Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, and her team for all their work on it. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, stated the two new temporary cafe zones open up tomorrow at 2:00 PM and they will expand afterwards. A number of applications have come in that need review, restaurants need to apply and show proof of insurance and indemnification. Feeding South Florida Event Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the Feeding South Florida event was an amazing undertaking, they served over 5,000 families. He thanked the Commission and staff for serving. In addition, there are other locations that have food distributions, the information is on the City’s website. Re-Opening City Hall Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated for the re-opening of City Hall City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 and commission meetings, staff will take the necessary precautions. Emergency Management Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, for his COVID-19 pandemic role and reminded all we are now entering hurricane season. Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, provided information on Hurricane Season starting June 1st with an expected higher than average season. This season will be challenging especially with the COVID-19 pandemic and he stressed preparedness especially this year as supplies will be low, also sheltering will be a big issue. He again encouraged residents to get prepared early. Happy Holidays Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a happy Eid al-Adha and explained Ramadan this year was a challenge with social distancing. 26. R-2020-115 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Certain Purchase And Sale Agreement For The Former Sunset Golf Course, A Property Located At 2727 Johnson Street, With Richgreens LP (“Seller”) And The City (“Buyer”). Discussion continued from prior in the meeting. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, reviewed the 4 conditions; extend the inspection completion date to September 20, 2020 and closing to take place 30 calendar days thereafter. Section 5(b) in the last sentence change "may" to "shall". Provision 16 - the seller has agreed to remove everything after the second sentence. Exhibit E - if it is determined that additional clean fill is needed and if the seller cannot bring any clean fill other than lime sludge, the seller can terminate the agreement. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, reviewed the final provision - the period of time on the property - an indemnification of things on the property - for work done by the property owner prior to closing; the City can bore down and conduct environmental tests. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dennis Mele, Attorney for the Seller, responded to questions raised by the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 18 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2020 Discussion ensued among staff, members of the Commission and Mr. Mele. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Mayor Levy, to adopt the Resolution with the conditions as outlined by the City Attorney. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Nay: Commissioner Shuham Vice Mayor Biederman 37. The meeting adjourned at 11:09 p.m. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 19