Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingHollywood, FL · February 17, 2021
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
1:00 PM
Commission Chambers Room 219
Regular City Commission Meeting
CITY COMMISSION
Josh Levy, Mayor
Linda Sherwood, Vice Mayor - District 6
Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1
Linda Hill Anderson, Commissioner - District 2
Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3
Adam Gruber, Commissioner - District 4
Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes February 17, 2021
. The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 1:09 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 Linda Anderson,
Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Adam Gruber,
Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Vice Mayor Linda Sherwood and
Mayor Josh Levy
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Callari, seconded
by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to approve the Consent Agenda. The
motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
5. R-2021-032 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A First
Amendment To The Lease Agreement With Barry University Extending
The Term Of The Lease Agreement For An Additional Seven Months.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, and adopted on
the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
6. R-2021-033 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 Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc. For
Professional Engineering Services, To Assist With The Dixie Highway
Corridor Public Engagement Efforts From Sheridan Street to Pembroke
Road In An Amount Not To Exceed $21,158.75.
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ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, and adopted on
the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
7. R-2021-034 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute
The Second Amendment To And Restatement Of The Transportation
System Surtax Interlocal Agreement Among Broward County, The
Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization And Various Municipalities.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, and adopted on
the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
8. R-2021-035 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement
Floodplain Management Performance Measures For Compliance With
The National Flood Insurance Program.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, and adopted on
the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
9. R-2021-036 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An
Agreement With Arcadis U.S., Inc., To Provide Professional Engineering
Services Related To Updating The Water Master Plan For Phase 1, In
The Amount Of $728,745.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, and adopted on
the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
10. P-2021-06 A Proclamation In Recognition of Andrew DeGraffendreidt, III.
Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of Andrew
DeGraffendreidt, III.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, accepted the proclamation on behalf of
Mr. DeGraffendreidt's family.
11. PO-2021-01 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Dissolving The City Of
Hollywood Central Residential Neighborhood Improvement District No. 1.
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there
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being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was
declared closed.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, 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 Anderson
Commissioner Callari
Commissioner Gruber
Commissioner Biederman
Vice Mayor Sherwood
Mayor Levy
Enactment No: O-2021-02
12. PO-2021-02 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Dissolving The City Of
Hollywood 441 Corridor Business Neighborhood Improvement District
No. 2.
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there
being no one present who wished to speak, 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 Biederman, which
was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt on second
and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote
carried:
Aye: Commissioner Shuham
Commissioner Anderson
Commissioner Callari
Commissioner Gruber
Commissioner Biederman
Vice Mayor Sherwood
Mayor Levy
Enactment No: O-2021-03
15. R-2021-038 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Considering A Request For An Amendment To The Design And Site
Plan (Previously Approved By Resolution R-2016-282) For The
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Development Known As Young Circle Commons (Great Southern - Block
40). (02-DPVY-160c)
Commissioner Biederman stated he has a conflict of interest due to his
business having submitted a proposal for this proposed development
and left the meeting at 1:20 PM.
The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and
Mayor Levy questioned if there were any objections to waiving them .
There were no objections, and the quasi-judicial procedures were
waived.
Alexandra Guerrero, Principal Planner, provided a presentation on the
proposed project.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was
seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Biederman
declared a voting conflict.
16. R-2021-039 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing A City Commissioner As A Representative To The Solid
Waste Memorandum Of Understanding Working Group.
Commissioner Biederman returned to the meeting at 1:28 PM.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Pete Bieniek, Director of Public Works, provided information on the
current County waste issue.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Commissioner Biederman as second alternate. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
13. R-2021-037 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Considering A Request For An Appeal Of The Termination Of Privilege
To Sell, Offer For Sale Or Deliver Or Permit To Be Consumed On The
Premises Any Liquor, Beer Or Wine Beyond 12 Midnight On Any Day Of
The Week At Amsterdam Bar And Restaurant, Pursuant To Section
113.25 Of The City Of Hollywood Code Of Ordinances.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, reviewed the standards on which the
Commission will analyze the appeal.
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Alan Gabriel, Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, special counsel for
the Police Chief, reviewed the issues.
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 1:35 PM and returned at
1:39 PM.
Jason Zeidell, Police Sergeant, provided evidence on the termination of
privilege to sell, offer for sale or deliver or permit to be consumed on the
premises any liquor, beer or wine beyond 12 midnight.
Chris O'Brien, Police Chief, provided additional information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Jason Zeidell, Police Sergeant, provided additional video evidence.
Alan Gabriel, Special Counsel, asked the Commission to uphold the
termination.
The Commission asked questions of staff.
Joshua Rydell, Attorney for Amsterdam Bar, provided a presentation on
the defense of Amsterdam Bar.
Joseph Lopez, 2020 N 46th Avenue, Security Advisor to Amsterdam
Bar, provided a presentation on the defense of Amsterdam Bar in
particular to their security.
Extensive discussion ensued among Joshua Rydell, Joseph Lopez and
members of the Commission.
Mayor Levy left the meeting at 2:39 PM and returned at 2:40 PM.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution
denying the appeal. On a voice vote the motion passed
unanimously. (7-0)
17. R-2021-040 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A
Sixth Amendment To The Home Agreement With Hope South Florida,
Inc. To Extend The Term Of The Agreement To Continue To Provide
Tenant Based Rental Assistance And Expand The Eligible Participant
Base To Include Persons Financially Impacted By The COVID-19 Health
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Emergency And Increase The Total Funding For Program Years
2020-2021 And 2021-2022 From $815,896.00 To $1,123,682.24.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
18. R-2021-041 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An
Agreement With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. To Provide Professional
Engineering Services Related To The Wastewater Master Plan For
Phase I In The Lump Sum Amount Of $1,490,619.00.
Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, explained the intent of the
resolution.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was
seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
19. P-2021-07 A Presentation By Shiv Newaldass, Director Of Development Services,
To The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, On The
Redevelopment Proposal For The City-Owned Property Located At 400
Entrada Drive Received Under Florida State Statute 255.065 Governing
Public-Private Partnerships.
Shiv Newaldass, Director of Development Services, provided a
presentation on the unsolicited redevelopment proposal for Orangebrook
Golf Course.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
Commission.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information.
Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development,
responded to concerns raised by the Commission.
Commissioner Beiderman left the meeting at 4:11 PM and returned at
4:14 PM.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
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21. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
Barry University
Commissioner Biederman stated he did not pull Item #5 regarding the
Barry University lease renewal off the consent agenda but he was not
thrilled that Barry University has been paying such low rent for years, and
now they want seven more months, without offering any CPI.
Nevada Street Garage
Commissioner Biederman stated there is still no parking inventory
counter at the Nevada Street Garage. He stated he spoke with Hal King,
Parking Administrator, who does not have funding in the budget for it .
Commissioner Biederman suggested using CRA funds to purchase the
counting system, because it is an enhancement to the beach experience.
Vice Mayor Sherwood supported the request. Mayor Levy stated that the
City needs to take a look at the fiscal cost and have a conversation with
the CRA so that they are aware of the issue.
Commissioner Shuham stated the purchase was supposed to be
covered by the Parking Division based on prior conversations, this was
not a cost for the CRA due to the fact that it was expressly excluded from
the design of the building.
22. Vice Mayor Sherwood, District 6
441 and the New 441 Linear Park
Vice Mayor Sherwood stated that residents have complimented the City
on the landscaping along 441 and the new 441 Linear Park.
Playgrounds
Vice Mayor Sherwood stated that next week, February 23rd and
February 25th, there will be a virtual meeting regarding playground
equipment for the new 441 Linear Park and Zinkel Park.
Hollywood Gardens West
Vice Mayor Sherwood stated that she drove the streets of Hollywood
Gardens West and wants to know what the City is going to do about the
hard junk on the empty lots. Vice Mayor Sherwood requested that staff
look into having the junk cleaned up.
COVID Vaccine in Hillcrest and Beverly Hills
Vice Mayor Sherwood thanked Representative Marie Woodson and
Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, for their help in
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trying to get the COVID vaccine in Hillcrest and Beverly Hills.
Bars & Clubs
Vice Mayor Sherwood stated that after listening to the Amsterdam Bar
item, she is requesting that the Police keep a close eye on the other
establishments to enforce masks and social distancing.
Advisory Board Vacancies
Vice Mayor Sherwood stated that she knows there are vacancies on the
various City advisory boards. However, residents are requesting a new
Immigrant Advisory Board.
23. Commissioner Shuham, District 1
Nevada Street Garage
Commissioner Shuham stated the CRA has a very limited amount of
time left in existence and a limited amount of funds to work with. If the
City continues to dip into these funds, in the long run the City is going to
pay a serious price. The Nevada Street Garage parking counter was
excluded from the scope of work with everyone in agreement and the
fees from the garage go to the City’s Parking Division. Commissioner
Shuham stated the City needs to stop sabotaging the work of the CRA
and stop changing previous CRA decisions.
Vice Mayor Sherwood left the meeting at 4:37 PM.
Buckets on the Beach
Commissioner Shuham gave two shout-outs to Pete Bienek, Director of
Public Works, and Elaine Franklin, Environmental Sustainability
Coordinator, for the Buckets on the Beach Program. Currently, there are
two bucket stations so far.
Pete Bienek, Director of Public Works, stated staff is continuing to work
on this program and looking to expand it.
Water Supply
Commissioner Shuham thanked the Department of Public Utilities for
ensuring the City’s water supply is secure.
Assessment of Historic Buildings
Commissioner Shuham stated that a few months ago, she had requested
staff to do an assessment of buildings over 50 years old, which proved to
be expensive. Subsequently, a resident suggested the City make this a
requirement of the Historic Preservation Board, that no property over 50
years old could be demolished without going to the Historic Preservation
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Board first. Commissioner Shuham requested support for staff to look
into this.
Mayor Levy stated he was opposed to the idea of the Historic
Preservation Board being an arbitor on demolition of historic buildings.
Commissioner Biederman and Commissioner Anderson supported 75
years, instead of 50 years.
Buildings Falling Down
Commissioner Shuham stated there are buildings falling down,
specifically at 938 Johnson Street and 1625 Hollywood Boulevard.
Commissioner Shuham requested that staff look into these buildings as
they are very dangerous. The neighbors keep asking what the City is
doing, as the City is not making any progress.
Roundabouts on Johnson Street
Commissioner Shuham stated the roundabouts on Johnson Street at
15th Avenue and 16th Avenue are very beaten up. She explained that
Pete Bienek, Director of Public Works, has done some intermediate
work to spare a lot of maintenance, but she requested staff work on a
long term plan for better maintenance and aesthetics.
Pickle Ball Court
Commissioner Shuham thanked Rick Engle, Director of Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Arts, for looking into several requests to convert
underused tennis courts into pickle ball courts.
Manatee Protection Program
Commissioner Shuham gave a shout-out to the Broward Manatee
Protection Program for sending the City plastic free items to promote not
using plastics.
24. Commissioner Anderson, District 2
2015 Jackson Street
Commissioner Anderson stated that she is completely against taking
down the house at 2015 Jackson Street and building a three-story
apartment building between two one-story houses. Commissioner
Anderson stated residents have called her with their displeasure, and
requested staff look into these plans before they are approved.
Vice Mayor Sherwood returned to the meeting at 4:46 PM.
Tyler Street and Harrison Street
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Commissioner Anderson gave a shout-out to the various businesses and
residents that she visited on Tyler Street and Harrison Street.
Clean up in Liberia
Commissioner Anderson reminded everyone that there will be a clean -up
in Liberia on Saturday, February 20, 2021 beginning at 9:00 AM.
25. Commissioner Callari, District 3
Code Concerns
Commissioner Callari stated she has received complaints about the alley
ways. The City needs to have better coordination with the residents on
the re-paving of these alley ways as it is causing a lot of disruption.
Traffic Concerns
Commissioner Callari stated she received a lengthy letter from Mr. Welch
regarding the traffic on Fillmore Street between 24th Avenue and 26th
Avenue. Commissioner Callari stated she wanted to let him know that
the police are looking into the matter.
House on 26th Avenue
Commissioner Callari thanked Code Enforcement for addressing the
issue of the house on 26th Avenue, which is in disrepair.
Cemented Swales on McKinley Street
Commissioner Callari stated that the City is working on the cemented
swales on McKinley Street and 31st Avenue. There have been bumps in
the road, but we will get through it.
Youth Ambassador Program
Commissioner Callari spoke about the Youth Ambassador Program.
Commissioner Callari showed a video about the program, which showed
the students that have been assigned to members of the Commission.
26. Commissioner Gruber, District 4
Mara Giulianti Park Playground
Commissioner Gruber thanked Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Arts, for looking at Mara Giulianti Park Playground.
Commissioner Gruber stated that the playground equipment is worn out
and needs replacing, updating and improvements.
Speeding
Commissioner Gruber thanked the Police Department for their hard work
addressing speeding. Residents have been complaining about speeding
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and are thankful for the speed trailer because it has made a difference.
46th Avenue Wall
Commissioner Gruber stated on 46th Avenue there is a concrete wall
from North Hills to Stirling Road that is a collapsing and in bad condition .
This wall is on the GO Bond list to be replaced but something needs to
be done sooner.
Mayor Levy asked staff to please check out this wall and consider
placing a clusia hedge which will probably grow and buffer the look of the
wall, as a possible interim idea. Commissioner Callari supported this
idea.
27. Mayor Levy
Self Driving Car Technology
Mayor Levy stated that he wants to see smart system technology fitted
into the downtown area as part of the street scape design for future
infrastructure needs.
Carriage Hills Community
Mayor Levy thanked the Carriage Hills Community and everyone that
participated for hosting and completing their second round of COVID
shots.
Vaccination Site
Mayor Levy thanked Broward County Mayor Geller for his commitment for
both Cities of Pompano and Hollywood to be next in line for the County
Department of Health vaccination sites, recognizing that northeast
Broward and southeast Broward are lacking in accessible sites.
COVID
Mayor Levy stated that Representative Marie Woodson brought to his
attention an idea which other jurisdictions are considering once
COVID-19 is done, that the City put up a memorial for all the victims that
have passed. Mayor Levy stated he has discussed this with the City
Manager and he also agrees this is a great idea. Commissioner Callari,
Commissioner Biederman and Commissioner Shuman supported this
idea.
Pro Foot Volley Tour
Mayor Levy stated the Pro Foot Volley Tour has been a great attraction
for the City and since the tour has changed with COVID there will be no
sponsorship, media plan or police necessary. Therefore, the Pro Foot
Volley Tour is asking for a waiver of park rental fees. Mayor Levy
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believes this is a great opportunity for the City and wants the staff to look
into this.
28. City Attorney
Executive Session
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes
286.011(8)(a), a virtual executive session would be held on Wednesday,
February 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM regarding Rubin Ortiz vs. City of
Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor,
Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and Chief Litigation
Counsel John Wien.
Executive Session
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes
286.011(8)(a), a virtual executive session would be held on Wednesday,
February 24, 2021 at 4:30 PM regarding Jose Vasquez vs. City of
Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor,
Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and Assistant City Attorney
Kendra Breeden.
29. City Manager
Vacation Rental License
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that in order to assist with the
vacation rental regulations, the City will be hosting two virtual question
and answer sessions via the Webex platform on Tuesday, February 23rd
from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and another from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Anyone who has vacation rentals is encouraged to attend.
P3 on the Beach
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that there were a lot of
comments on the P3 on the Beach item. The Selection Committee for the
Beach Cultural and Community Center is slated to meet tomorrow,
February 18th at 2:00 PM.
GOB Parks and Recreation
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that the GOB and Department of
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will be holding virtual meetings to
discuss playgrounds.
Alleyways
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that Weekly Asphalt, the City’s
contractor is continuing to work on various streets and alleys resurfacing
projects. It is expected to be completed in the spring of this year.
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20. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Claire Garrett, 3148 Calle Largo Drive
2. Monthea Young, 2330 Polk Street
3. Laya Seghi, 4 Foxfire Road
4. Tom Lander, 3186 Roosevelt Street
5. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street
6. Andre Brown, 2316 Mayo Street
The City Clerk read comments submitted from the following individuals:
4. Jeff Gillespie, 312 S 26th Avenue
5. Paula Sinewitz, 3520 N 34th Avenue
6. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive
7. Evan Resnick, 3106 Fillmore Street
8. Peter Bober, 2699 Stirling Road
9. Joele Perovich, 2802 N 46th Avenue
10. Jonathan Wise, 4221 Casper Court
11. Jeff Resnick, 2806 N 46th Avenue
12. James Howitt, 3541 N 52nd Avenue
13. Roz Reich, 2806 N 46th Avenue
14. Charlene Dykman, 2800 N 46th Avenue
Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 5:40 PM and returned at 5:42
PM.
15. Herbert Fishler, 4721 N 36th Street
Vice Mayor Sherwood left the meeting at 5:45 PM.
16. Congressman Larry Smith, 3511 N 52nd Avenue
14. PO-2020-17 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section
4.6b. Of Article 4 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations
Entitled “Regional Activity Center And Downtown Community
Redevelopment Districts” To Revise The Requirements Related To
Auto-Oriented Uses, Minimum Parking Regulations, Minimum Unit Size
And Maximum Height For Properties Within The Districts. (19-T-80)
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there
being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was
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declared closed.
Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, explained the changes from first
reading.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which
was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt on second
and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote
carried:
Aye: Commissioner Shuham
Commissioner Anderson
Commissioner Callari
Commissioner Gruber
Commissioner Biederman
Mayor Levy
Absent: Vice Mayor Sherwood
Enactment No: O-2021-04
30. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
_________________________
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Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
1:00 PM
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Commission Chambers Room 219
CITY COMMISSION
Josh Levy, Mayor
Linda Sherwood, Vice Mayor - District 6
Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1
Linda Hill Anderson, Commissioner - District 2
Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3
Adam Gruber, Commissioner - District 4
Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final February 17, 2021
MEETING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURE
The City of Hollywood, Florida will be conducting a Regular City Commission meeting at 1:00 PM
on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Room 219. Due to limited public access to Hollywood City
Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Room 219, because of the risk to public health, the City is offering a
number of options for members of the public to view and participate in the meeting.
View Meeting Agenda:
• The February 17th Agenda will be posted on the City’s website at the following location:
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• The Agenda will be available on the City’s website by the end of the business day on
Thursday, February 11th.
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The opportunity for public comments is available on all agenda items to be voted on by the
Commission and under Citizen Comments. The opportunity for public comments is not available
on Proclamations and Presentations. Submitted comments are limited to a 400 word maximum.
Both submitted comments and registrations to participate in the meeting in -person must be
received by 6:00 PM on Tuesday, prior to the City Commission Meeting. Due to capacity
limitations and social distancing requirements, in-person participation requires:
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• Temperature check upon entering City Hall
Staff will direct the public to the designated seating area where they will be able to listen to the
meeting. Once the meeting begins and maximum indoor capacity is reached, no other members
of the public will be allowed in the designated seating area. The City Clerk will call out the names
of those wishing to address the City Commission in-person, at which time they will enter the
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For additional information regarding the Regular City Commission Meeting, please contact
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NOTES
The Consent Agenda is comprised of items prepared by various offices and departments in the
City. These items are routine and/or non-controversial in nature, and may be voted upon by the
Commission in one motion as listed below.
The regular agenda consists of items that must be discussed or that could be considered
controversial, and are voted upon by the Commission individually.
Agenda items not scheduled for a specific time may be considered at any time during the
meeting, at the Commission’s discretion. However, time certain items will not be considered by
the Commission earlier than the time listed for those items, although those items may be taken
up at a later time.
The following items on this agenda are time certain items.
1:00 PM - Item - 10
1:15 PM - Item - 11 - 12
1:30 PM - Item - 13
5:00 PM - Item - 14 and 20
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items # 5 - 9)
If a citizen wishes to comment on a specific item, he/she should submit a comment card to the
City Clerk before the Commission approves the consent agenda.
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5. R-2021-032 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A First
Amendment To The Lease Agreement With Barry University Extending
The Term Of The Lease Agreement For An Additional Seven Months.
Attachments: Resolution - Barry University First Amendment to Agreement - redline-rev....docx
FIRST AMENDMENT to LEASE AGREEMENT BARRY UNIVERSITY Execution Copy 12.18.2020
Original Lease Agreement Barry -City.pdf
Term Sheet - Barry University FIrst Amendment.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality
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ENGINEERING, TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY DIVISION
6. R-2021-033 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 Kimley-Horn And
Associates, Inc. For Professional Engineering Services, To Assist With
The Dixie Highway Corridor Public Engagement Efforts From Sheridan
Street to Pembroke Road In An Amount Not To Exceed $21,158.75.
Attachments: Reso - KH Dixie Highway.docx
ATP - KH Dixie Highway.pdf
Dixie Highway - public engagement v3.pdf
COI - Kimley Horn.pdf
TermSheetATPKIMBERLYHORNENGSERVDIXIEHWYCMPPROJECT.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
7. R-2021-034 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute The Second Amendment To And Restatement Of The
Transportation System Surtax Interlocal Agreement Among Broward
County, The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization And Various
Municipalities.
Attachments: Reso Surtax ILA 2nd Amendment.docx
2nd Amendment to ILA.pdf
TermSheetBrowardILASECONDAMENDMENTSURTAX.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
8. R-2021-035 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Implement Floodplain Management Performance Measures For
Compliance With The National Flood Insurance Program.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - FEMA Performance Measures.docx
02 FEMA Performance Measures Program 2018.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
9. R-2021-036 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute An Agreement With Arcadis U.S., Inc., To Provide
Professional Engineering Services Related To Updating The Water
Master Plan For Phase 1, In The Amount Of $728,745.00.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Water Master Plan.docx
02 ARCADIS US Agreement- Water Master Plan.pdf
03 Proposal - Water Master Plan.pdf
TermTermSheetArcadisContractWaterMasterPlanUpdate.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilites
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1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
10. P-2021-06 A Proclamation In Recognition of Andrew DeGraffendreidt, III.
Attachments: 02-17-21-DeGraffenreidt Andrew III 1st Black CA (DRG).doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement
1:15 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S)
11. PO-2021-01 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Dissolving The City Of
Hollywood Central Residential Neighborhood Improvement District No.
1.
Attachments: Ordinance Rescinding O-88-52 441 Central Residential Neighborhood Improvement District.doc
Ordinance O-88-52 Copy.pdf
Second Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
No Changes Since First Reading
Department of Financial Services
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration
12. PO-2021-02 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Dissolving The City Of
Hollywood 441 Corridor Business Neighborhood Improvement District
No. 2.
Attachments: Ordinance Rescinding O-88-53 441 Corridor Business Improvement District.doc
Ordinance O-88-53 Copy.pdf
Second Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
No Changes Since First Reading
Department of Financial Services
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration
1:30 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S)
13. R-2021-037 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering A Request For An Appeal Of The Termination Of
Privilege To Sell, Offer For Sale Or Deliver Or Permit To Be Consumed
On The Premises Any Liquor, Beer Or Wine Beyond 12 Midnight On
Any Day Of The Week At Amsterdam Bar And Restaurant, Pursuant To
Section 113.25 Of The City Of Hollywood Code Of Ordinances.
Attachments: Resolution - 1
Copy of Code Enforcement - January 5 2021.pdf
Copy of Amsterdam - Calls for Service - October 1 2019 - January 26 20210.pdf
Police Department
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
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5:00 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S)
14. PO-2020-17 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section
4.6b. Of Article 4 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations
Entitled “Regional Activity Center And Downtown Community
Redevelopment Districts” To Revise The Requirements Related To
Auto-Oriented Uses, Minimum Parking Regulations, Minimum Unit Size
And Maximum Height For Properties Within The Districts. (19-T-80)
Attachments: 2020_0217_Revised Ordinance.doc
Attachment I_Joint Planning and Development Board and Historic Preservation Board - Planning
Second Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
Changes Since First Reading
Planning Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM(S)
(Rules of Procedure Attached to Agenda)
15. R-2021-038 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering A Request For An Amendment To The Design
And Site Plan (Previously Approved By Resolution R-2016-282) For
The Development Known As Young Circle Commons (Great Southern -
Block 40). (02-DPVY-160c)
Attachments: Reso-Block 40_2021_0217.doc
Exhibit A.pdf
Exhibit B.pdf
Attachment A_Application Package.pdf
Attachment B_Unsfae Structure Info.pdf
Attachment C_Previously Approved Reso and Ord.pdf
Planning Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality
REGULAR AGENDA
16. R-2021-039 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing A City Commissioner As A Representative To The
Solid Waste Memorandum Of Understanding Working Group.
Attachments: R-Solid Waste MOU appoint.docx
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement
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17. R-2021-040 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute A Sixth Amendment To The Home Agreement With Hope
South Florida, Inc. To Extend The Term Of The Agreement To Continue
To Provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance And Expand The Eligible
Participant Base To Include Persons Financially Impacted By The
COVID-19 Health Emergency And Increase The Total Funding For
Program Years 2020-2021 And 2021-2022 From $815,896.00 To
$1,123,682.24.
Attachments:Reso Hope So FL TBRA Sixth Amendment.doc
Hope So FL TBRA Sixth Amendment.doc
TermSheetHOPESOUTHTENANTBASEDRENTALSIXTHMENDMENT.doc
Community Development Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
18. R-2021-041 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute An Agreement With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. To Provide
Professional Engineering Services Related To The Wastewater Master
Plan For Phase I In The Lump Sum Amount Of $1,490,619.00.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Hazen & Sawyer Wastewater Master Plan.docx
02 Agreement - Hazen & Sawyer Wastewater Master Plan.pdf
03 Proposal - Hazen & Sawyer Wastewater Master Plan.pdf
TermTermSheetHazenSawyerContractWastewaterMasterPlanUpdate.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilites
19. P-2021-07 A Presentation By Shiv Newaldass, Director Of Development Services,
To The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, On The
Redevelopment Proposal For The City-Owned Property Located At
400 Entrada Drive Received Under Florida State Statute 255.065
Governing Public-Private Partnerships.
Department of Development Services
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
20. 5:00 PM CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (Total Time 30 Minutes)
COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY
MANAGER
21. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
22. Vice Mayor Sherwood, District 6
23. Commissioner Shuham, District 1
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24. Commissioner Anderson, District 2
25. Commissioner Callari, District 3
26. Commissioner Gruber, District 4
27. Mayor Levy
28. City Attorney
29. City Manager
30. ADJOURNMENT
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Citizens' Comments shall be held on the Third Wednesday of each month at the Regular City
Commission Meeting in the City Commission Chambers, Room 219, at 5:00 PM.
Lobbyist registration is required if any person, firm or corporation is lobbying the City Commission on
any petition or issue, pursuant to the Section 30.15 of the Code of Ordinances.
Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by this Commission with respect to any matter
considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made.
Two or more members of the same city board, commission, or committee, who are not of this
Commission, may attend this meeting and may, at that time, discuss matters on which foreseeable
action may later be taken by their board, commission or committee.
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in City programs
and/or services may call the Office of the City Manager five business days in advance at 954-921-3201
(voice). If an individual is hearing or speech impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (V-TDD).
Disclosure of Real Estate Interests and Business Relationships - When an agenda item involves the
use or development of land, each member of the City Commission, City Manager, Assistant City
Manager(s), City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, and the director and assistant director (s) of each City
department/office shall disclose orally, at the time the City Commission begins to discuss the item, or
in writing to the City Clerk prior to the publication of the agenda, any significant interest (as defined
below) that such City official or employee or any relative of such City official or employee has in land
located within 300 feet of the land that is the subject of the item. When an agenda item involves an
invitation for bids, request for proposals, request for qualifications, request for letters of interest, or
other competitive solicitation, each member of the City Commission, City Manager, Assistant City
Manager(s), City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, and the director and assistant director (s) of each City
department/office shall disclose orally, at the time the City Commission begins to discuss the item, or
in writing to the City Clerk prior to the publication of the agenda, any client or business relationship that
such City official or employee or any relative of such City official or employee has with any business
entity that has submitted a response to the competitive solicitation. “Significant interest” means
ownership of more than five percent of the value of the land.
Persons attending meetings shall remain seated at all times unless called upon to speak, will not call
out comments during the meeting or make inappropriate hand or facial gestures.
Please silence all cell phones prior to entering the meeting.
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING PROCEDURES
AND RULES FOR EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
I. Scope and Applicability. These procedures shall apply to all quasi -judicial hearings held by the
City Commission or by any Board or Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Boards”) which holds
quasi-judicial hearings. The City Attorney shall determine which matters are quasi -judicial in
nature and shall direct the City Clerk or Board liaison to designate specially such matters on the
agenda.
II. Proceedings. Mayor, Vice Mayor or other presiding officer (hereafter, the "Presiding Officer")
shall conduct the proceedings and maintain order. The City Attorney or legal advisor shall
represent the City Commission or Board, rule on all evidentiary and procedural issues and
objections, and advise the City Commission or Board as to the applicable law and necessary
factual findings. Hearings shall be conducted informally, but with decorum. Formal rules of
procedure shall not apply except as set forth herein; however, fundamental due process shall be
accorded.
III. Unauthorized Communications. In all quasi-judicial hearings, all rulings must be based only
upon the evidence presented at the hearing. In accordance with Section 286.0115(1), Florida
Statutes, ex parte communications with City Commissioners or Board members in quasi -judicial
matters is permissible and the adherence to the following procedures shall remove the
presumption of prejudice arising from ex parte communications with City Commissioners or
Board members:
1. The substance of any ex parte communication with a City Commissioner or Board member
which relates to a quasi-judicial action pending before the Commission or Board is not
presumed prejudicial to the action if the subject of the communication and the identity of the
person, group, or entity with whom the communication took place is disclosed and made a part of
the record before the final action on the matter.
2. A City Commissioner or Board member may read a written communication from any
person. However, a written communication that relates to a quasi-judicial action pending before
the Commission or Board shall not be presumed prejudicial to the action, and such written
communication shall be made a part of the record before final action on the matter.
3. City Commissioners or Board members may conduct investigations and site visits and may
receive expert opinions regarding quasi-judicial action pending before them. Such activities
shall not be presumed prejudicial to the action if the existence of the investigation, site visit, or
expert opinion is made a part of the record before final action on the matter.
4. Disclosure made pursuant to subparagraphs 1, 2 and 3 must be made before or during the
public meeting at which a vote is taken on such matters, so that persons who have opinions
contrary to those expressed in the ex parte communication are give a reasonable opportunity to
refute or respond to the communication.
IV. Witnesses and Supporting Materials. At least eight City business days before a
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quasi-judicial hearing.
A. Staff shall prepare a report, recommendation and supporting materials, a copy of which
shall be available to the applicant, appellant and to the public at the City Clerk ’s Office. Included
in the supporting materials will be copies of all exhibits and documents upon which staff ’s
recommendation is based.
B. The Applicant and the Appellant, if applicable, shall submit a detailed outline of the
argument in support of their application, copies of all exhibits which will be presented at hearing
and the names and addresses of all witnesses who will be called to testify in support of the
application (including resumes for any witness the party intends to qualify as an expert).
C. The eight City business day deadline is necessary to ensure the Commission or Board
members are given sufficient opportunity to review the written submissions prior to the hearing,
and shall be strictly observed. Should the eight City business day deadline be missed by either
staff or the Applicant, the item may be continued at the discretion of the City Commission or
Board to the next available agenda.
V. Party Intervenors.
The City Attorney may allow a person to intervene as a Party Intervenor if they meet the following
requirements:
A. The person must have an interest in the application, which is different than the public at
large.
B. At least three days prior to the hearing, the person shall submit a written request to intervene
including: a detailed outline of their interest in the application and argument in favor or against it,
copies of all exhibits which will be presented at the hearing and the names and addresses of all
witnesses who will be called to testify on their behalf (including resumes for any witness the
person intends to qualify as an expert).
VI. Conduct of Hearing.
A. The Presiding Officer shall call the proceeding to order and announce that the hearing has
begun.
B. The Presiding Officer, City Attorney or legal advisor shall inquire whether all parties,
members of the public and Commission or Board members agree to waiving the quasi -judicial
hearing.
C. When the quasi-judicial hearing is not waived, the City Attorney, legal advisor or Presiding
Officer shall explain the rules concerning procedure, testimony, and admission of evidence.
D. When the quasi-judicial hearing is not waived, the City Clerk or staff liaison shall swear in all
witnesses who are to testify at the hearing.
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E. The order of proof shall be as follows:
1. A representative of the City’s staff (or outside counsel) shall briefly describe the Applicant’s
request, introduce and review all relevant exhibits and evidence, report staff ’s recommendation,
and present any testimony in support of staff’s recommendation. Staff shall have a maximum of
30 minutes to make their full presentation, including opening statement and all direct presentation
by witnesses, but excluding any cross-examination or questions from the Commission or a Board
member.
2. The Appellant, if applicable, (or his/her representative or counsel) shall present evidence
and testimony in support of the application. Appellant shall have a maximum of 30 minutes to
make its full presentation, including opening statement and all direct presentation by witnesses,
but excluding any cross-examination or questions from the Commission or a Board member.
3. Any Party Intervenor (or his/her representative or counsel) shall present evidence and
testimony in support of or opposed to the application. A Party Intervenor shall have a maximum
of 30 minutes to make his/her full presentation, including opening statement and all direct
presentation by witnesses, but excluding any cross-examination or questions from the
Commission or a Board Member.
4. The Applicant (or his/her representative or counsel) shall present evidence and testimony in
support of the application. Applicant shall have a maximum of 30 minutes to make his/her full
presentation, including opening statement and all direct presentation by witnesses, but excluding
any cross-examination or questions from the Commission or a Board member.
5. Any other persons present who wish to submit relevant information to the City Commission
or Board shall speak next for a maximum of three minutes each (excluding any cross-examination
or questions from the Commission or a Board member). Members of the public will be permitted
to present their non-expert opinions, but the Commission or board will be expressly advised that
public sentiment is not relevant to the decision, which must be based only upon competent and
substantial evidence.
6. The Appellant will be permitted to make final comments, if any (maximum of five minutes).
7. The Applicant will be permitted to make final comments, if any (maximum of five minutes).
8. The Party Intervenor will be permitted to make final comments, if any (maximum of five
minutes).
9. The City’s staff will make final comments, if any (maximum of five minutes).
10. At the discretion of the Presiding Officer, the Applicant may be permitted to respond to
the final Party Intervenor and staff comments and recommendations (maximum of three minutes).
G. The City Attorney or legal advisor will advise the City Commission or Board as to the
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applicable law and the factual findings that must be made to approve or deny the application.
H. The City Commission or Board will conduct open deliberation of the application. The
Presiding Officer shall have the discretion to reopen the proceeding for additional testimony or
argument by the parties when an outcome substantially different than either the granting or denial
of the application is being considered. After deliberations, a vote shall be taken to approve,
approve with conditions or deny the application.
VII. Examination by Commissioners and City Attorney or Legal Advisor. Commissioners, Board
members and the City Attorney or Legal Advisor may ask questions of persons presenting
testimony or evidence at any time during the proceedings until commencement of deliberation.
VIII. Cross-Examination of Witnesses. After each witness testifies, the City staff representative,
the Applicant’s representative, Appellant’s representative, and/or the Party Intervenor’s
representative shall be permitted to question the witness, but such cross -examination shall be
limited to matters about which the witness testified and shall be limited to five minutes per side .
Members of the public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses. Cross-examination shall
be permitted only as would be permitted in a Florida court of law.
IX. Rules of Evidence.
A. All evidence of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct
of their affairs shall be admissible, whether or not such evidence would be admissible in a court
of law in Florida. Irrelevant, immaterial, harassing, defamatory or unduly repetitive evidence shall
be excluded.
B. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purposes of supplementing or explaining other
evidence, but it shall not be sufficient by itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible
over objection in a civil action.
C. Documentary evidence may be presented in the form of a copy or the original. Upon
request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original.
X. Statements of Counsel. Statements of counsel, or any non-attorney representative, shall only
be considered as argument and not testimony unless counsel or the representative is sworn in
and the testimony if based on actual personal knowledge of the matters which are the subject of
the statements.
XI. Continuances and Deferrals. The City Commission or Board shall consider requests for
continuances made by City staff, the Applicant, the Appellant or a Party Intervenor and may grant
continuances in its sole discretion. If, in the opinion of the City Commission or Board, any
testimony or documentary evidence or information presented at the hearing justifies allowing
additional research or review in order to properly determine the issue presented, then the City
Commission or Board may continue the matter to a time certain to allow for such research or
review.
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XII. Transcription of hearing.
A. The City Clerk or staff liaison shall preserve the official transcript of the hearing through tape
recording and/or video recording.
B. The Applicant, Appellant or Party Intervenor may arrange, at its own expense, for a court
reporter to transcribe the hearing.
C. The Applicant, Appellant or Party Intervenor may request that all or a part of the transcript of
a hearing be transcribed into verbatim, written form. In such case, the Applicant, Appellant or
Party Intervenor requesting the transcript shall be responsible for the cost of production of the
transcription and the transcription shall become the official transcript.
XIII. Maintenance of Evidence and Other Documents. The Office of the City Clerk or staff liaison
shall retain all of the evidence and documents presented at the hearing unless any such evidence
is too large to be stored by the City Clerk or staff liaison. In that event, such evidence will be
stored in the Community Planning and Development Department.
XIV. False Testimony. Any willful false swearing on the part of any witness or person giving
evidence before the Commission or Board as to any material fact in the proceedings shall be
deemed to be perjury and shall be punished in the manner prescribed by law for such offense.
XV. Failure of Applicant to Appear. If the Applicant, the Appellant or Party Intervenor or their
representative fails to appear at the time fixed for the hearing, and such absence is not excused
by the Commission or Board, the Commission or Board may proceed to hear the evidence and
render a decision thereon in absentia.
XVI. Subpoena Power. The Applicant, the Appellant or Party Intervenor or City’s staff shall be
entitled to compel the attendance of witnesses through the use of subpoenas. All such
subpoenas shall be issued by the City Clerk at the request of the Applicant, Appellant or City ’s
staff.
R-2016-334, 11/2/2016
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