Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 3, 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 March 3, 2021 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 1:12 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., 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 ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2021-043 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budgets Of Various Funds As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2020-232; And Amending the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvement Plan. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2021-044 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of November 4, 2020. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2021-045 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of November 18, 2020. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2021-046 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Joint/Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of November 18, 2020. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2021-047 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of December 2, 2020. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2021-048 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special Emergency City Commission Meeting Minutes Of December 10, 2020. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 11. R-2021-049 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind Renewal Policies With Hartford Fire Insurance Company For Flood Insurance For Various Locations In An Amount Not To Exceed $54,354.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2021-050 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 For The Design Of The Undergrounding Of Utilities Along The Residential Portions Of North Beach Neighborhood, Inclusive Of Roadway, Lighting, And Landscape And Irrigation Improvements, On The Streets East Of A1A From Balboa Street To Franklin Street, In Addition To Douglas Street And Freedom City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $245,780.00 (A General Obligation Bond Project). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2021-052 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Maintenance Agreement With LL Hart Development, LLC. To Maintain The Landscape Improvements Within State Road 7 And State Road 818 (“Griffin Road”) Rights-Of-Way Associated With The 441 ROC Mixed-Use Development; Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Amendment No. 8 To The Inclusive Landscape Maintenance Agreement With The Florida Department of Transportation To Include The LL Hart Development, LLC. Landscape Improvements. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2021-053 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Interlocal Agreements Related To The Surtax-Funded Municipal Transportation Projects. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2021-054 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 2021/2022 Victims Of Crime Act Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $85,018.99; Authorizing The In-Kind Match Requirement In An Approximate Amount Of $21,254.75; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2021-055 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Resolution No. R-2019-089 Relating To A Lease Agreement With Enterprise FM Trust To Increase The Contract Amount From City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 $87,904.20 To $132,742.46 In Order To Provide For Unanticipated Costs. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. R-2021-056 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Amendment Number Nine To The State Of Florida Department Of Transportation (“FDOT”) Inclusive Landscape Maintenance Memorandum Of Agreement With FDOT To Modify The Landscape Improvements To Be Installed On I-95 Within FDOT’S Highway Facilities, Including The Medians Outside The Travel Way And Made To The Travel Way, If Applicable, Which Requires Maintenance Of The Landscaping Improvements By The City, Replacement Of The Plans Related To The Project And Updating The Cost Estimate. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2021-051 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Final Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2017/2018; Approving Interim Annual Reports For Fiscal Years 2018/2019 And 2019/2020 To The Florida Housing Finance Corporation Pursuant To The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Act; Authorizing Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Required Documents And Certifications. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Anthony Grisby, Community Development Division Manager, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. 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) 19. R-2021-057 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement With MBR Construction, Inc. For Sidewalk Construction Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,501,545.00 Based Upon Broward County’s Request For Proposal (RFQ NO. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 PNC2120194B1) In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The City’s Procurement Code (Piggyback). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Mark Johnson, Project Manager, explained the intent of the resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. 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) 20. P-2021-08 A Presentation By Stewart Robertson, Vice President Of Kimley Horn, To Provide An Update On The City Of Hollywood Bicycle Mobility Plan. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an introduction to the item and introduced Stewart Robertson, Vice President of Kimley Horn. Mark Johnson, Project Manager, reviewed the process which resulted in the creation of the bicycle mobility plan. Stewart Robertson, Vice President of Kimley Horn, provided a presentation on the bicycle mobility plan. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. 21. PO-2021-03 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 3.22. Of Article 4 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Entitled “Standards For The Painting And Color Of Exterior Surfaces Of Buildings And Structures” To Establish Regulations For Art In Public Places. (20-T-19) Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, explained the intent of the ordinance. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt on first 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 22. R-2021-058 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate Officials To Submit A Pre-Application Grant Packet For Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Funds From The Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity In The Amount Of $760,335.00. The Mayor announced the resolution 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. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Vice Mayor Sherwood Mayor Levy 23. R-2021-059 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Considering The Continuance/Sunsetting Of The Following Advisory Boards: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; African American Advisory Council; Artwork Selection Advisory Committee; Education Advisory Committee; General Obligation Bond Oversight Advisory City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Committee; Marine Advisory Board; Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board; Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Advisory Board, Sustainability Advisory Committee And The Young Circle Artspark Advisory Board. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution continuing all the boards. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 24. R-2021-060 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Tetra Tech, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services Related To The Design And Construction Administration Services For Hollywood Beach Utility Improvements Phase 1, In The Amount Of $1,377,717.00. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, responded to questions raised by the Commission. 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) 25. Vice Mayor Sherwood, District 6 Vaccinations Vice Mayor Sherwood stated she had a very successful vaccine event at Beverly Hills and Hillcrest where a total of 556 people were vaccinated. She encouraged everyone to continue to wear their masks, social distance and wash your hands. Sierra Club Vice Mayor Sherwood stated the Sierra Club asked the City to pass a resolution similar to Broward County’s opposing the multi-use corridors of Regional Economic significance (M-Cores) program. This is a road, like a thruway that is going to be going through the Northern Turnpike, Suncoast and the South West Central Florida connectors. There is money being set aside for this project in the amount of $26.4 billion over the next 10 years. $142.5 million has been allocated for these toll roads without any determination of the need of feasibility. These roads are not necessary to be built and other projects were cut to fund this project. Mayor Levy summarized Vice Mayor Sherwood is requesting support for the City to pass a similar resolution. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Commissioner Callari stated the Commission received the letter and each member can proceed with making their own informed decision, which can benefit the City, but can hurt us. 26. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Sierra Club Commissioner Shuham supported Vice Mayor Sherwood’s request brought up by the Sierra Club to oppose the multi-use corridors of Regional Economic significance (M-Cores) program. Boat Removals Commissioner Shuham thanked the Police Department for derelict boat removals. Vacation Rental Ordinance Commissioner Shuham thanked Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services; Shawn Burgess, Assistant Director of Financial Services/City Treasurer; and Joann Hussey, Communications Manager, for the videos on the vacation rental ordinance. Clean up in Liberia Commissioner Shuham thanked Commissioner Anderson for organizing a very successful clean-up event in Liberia. Trash on the beach Commissioner Shuham stated the City and CRA needs to do something concerning the trash on the beach. Most especially because spring break is near and that will only make things worse. She further stated that there needs to be restrictions on the beach for spring break which are in line with our neighboring cities. Beach Renourishment Program Commissioner Shuham stated that the presentation by the County on Phase 3 of the Beach Renourishment Program was great. Phase 3 will begin in November 2021. Commissioner Shuham cautioned that the last contractor Broward County used in Hollywood was excellent but there is a new contractor coming. Commissioner Shuham suggested that the City make sure that the new contractor has the benefit of everything that the City learned in the past, so they too can perform a fabulous job. 27. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Sierra Club City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Commissioner Anderson supported Vice Mayor Sherwood’s request brought up by the Sierra Club to oppose the multi-use corridors of Regional Economic significance (M-Cores) program. Clean up in Liberia Commissioner Anderson thanked everyone who came out for the clean-up in Liberia and stated that she is planning more clean-ups in the future. 28. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Flooding Commissioner Callari thanked Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, for addressing the flooding on Lincoln Street and 28th Avenue. Commissioner Callari also stated that between 27th Avenue and 28th Avenue and Thomas Street there are constant calls about drainage issues which need to be addressed. Johnson Street Sidewalk Commissioner Callari thanked everyone for their support to make the Johnson Street sidewalk by Sunset Golf Course a priority. Sierra Club Commissioner Callari stated regarding the Sierra club request to oppose the multi-use corridors of Regional Economic significance (M-Cores) program, she wants to concentrate on other items first to work together on such items as vacation rentals. She wants to find out more about the issue. Vice Mayor Sherwood stated that a lot of farmland is being used for this project and that will affect our food supply. 29. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Playgrounds and Parks Zoom Presentation Commissioner Gruber thanked Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, and David Vasquez, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, for their zoom presentations for various playgrounds and parks. Commissioner Gruber stated that Mara Giulianti Park is getting ready for improvements and he asked for the tot lot adjacent to it to be improved as well. Vaccinations Commissioner Gruber thanked Vice Mayor Sherwood and Representative Marie Woodson for their efforts on the vaccination sites . City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Commissioner Gruber stated that there are homebound individuals who would like to be vaccinated and he wants to make an effort to reach them. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, is compiling a list and will work with the Fire Department to try to get those homebound individuals vaccinated. Beach Safety Commissioner Gruber stated he was at the beach on Sunday, and it was packed with people. He stated that at 5:00 PM, the lifeguards go home and there are still many people out on the beach. Commissioner Gruber would like to extend the shift of the lifeguards to keep the lifeguards on duty longer. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that this could be arranged. Noise Ordinance Commissioner Gruber suggested that the residential part of the noise ordinance be passed quickly, and for staff to continue to work on the entertainment district of the noise ordinance at a later date. Commissioner Shuham asked staff to add vehicular noise to this ordinance. Mayor Levy stated he wants to have this discussion at the next Commission meeting on March 17th. 30. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Sanitation Commissioner Biederman suggested the City consolidate sanitation Downtown. He is very happy to have a Director of Public Works that is open to discussing new things. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that he heard the concerns and staff will bring something back. Mayor Levy and Commissioner Shuham supported the request. Cleaning Alleys Commissioner Biederman requested that alleys be cleaned in Downtown to make them more appealing, therefore residents would feel more comfortable, when they are in alleys. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Red Lights Commissioner Biederman stated that the signal timing at 68th Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard needs to be checked, due to the fact that there are a lot of red light runners and accidents. Monument on 72nd Avenue Commissioner Biederman stated that when car accidents happen and they damage city property, the City needs to collect reimbursements for damages from insurance companies, such as the monument at 72nd Avenue, in order to not place the burden on the tax payers. Outside Events Commissioner Biederman stated that residents are inquiring about the Marshmallow Drop at Boulevard Heights and the Memorial Day event at Boulevard Heights and whether these events will be postponed again due to Covid. Elks Flea Market Commissioner Biederman stated that the Elks Flea Market, benefiting Veterans, takes place the first Saturday of every month. 31. Mayor Levy Broward League of Cities Mayor Levy asked Commissioner Callari to speak on the actions taking place at the Broward League of Cities. Commissioner Callari asked Pete Bieniek, Director of Public Works, to speak since he was assigned to the Board for the waste disposal project. Pete Bieniek, Director of Public Works, stated the working group met and their purpose is to set a governing body for a board that will run the solid waste system within Broward County. There are 3 different types of Boards: an ILA board which is what we had before, a Dependent District which would be run by the County and an Independent District which would mandate that everyone participate in it. The outcome was the working group voted to recommend an Independent District. Now the vote has to go to Tallahassee and then the working group comes back together to take a poll as to what the cities are willing to support. Then an agreement must take place in order for the group to move forward with the legislation. Pete Bieniek, Director of Public Works, further stated that currently the City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 City has a contractor that picks up the trash and the City specifies where that material is going to go. This working group will create a program that every County can participate in and therefore the Cities can pull together resources which helps with trash rates, recycling, how we manage our waste materials and maybe even composting programs. This will set the Cities up for the future and ultimately save money and have one unified vision for Broward County. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, suggested looking into Coastal Carting which was a multi-multi-year litigation resulting from a very similar set-up in which Broward County was found to have violated the constitution in the way that that district was set-up. Mayor Levy suggested the City Attorney provide this information to Sam Goren, Counsel for Broward League of Cities, so that Mr. Goren can be mindful of the situation. Vacation Rentals Mayor Levy requested Commission support to have a resolution similar to the City of Weston regarding opposition to the Senate and House bills that are looking to further pre-empt cities on the regulations of vacation rentals. . R-2021-061 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Opposing Senate Bill 522 And House Bill 219, Preempting The Regulation Of Vacation Rentals To The State. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) Bicycle Month Mayor Levy stated this is bicycle safety month, and thanked the staff for their big effort to celebrate and promote bicycle safety. Vaccinations Mayor Levy thanked Vice Mayor Sherwood and Representative Marie Woodson for their efforts in bringing the vaccinations to Beverly Hills and Hillcrest and everyone else that benefitted from this event. Beach & Spring Break Mayor Levy stated staff needs to keep an eye out during spring break to make sure the rules are being followed. He does not believe that spring break will be busy, nonetheless the City needs to stay vigilant. City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Happy Birthday Mayor Levy wished Happy Birthday to Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development, and the Zambrano Family. 32. City Attorney Decisions Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated for planning level decisions, the City cannot be sued. 33. City Manager Congratulations Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked Commissioner Anderson and congratulated her for her service to Broward County Schools and for being a trailblazer as the first African American elected to the City Commission. Youth Ambassador Program Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked Commissioner Callari for the Youth Ambassador Program and for giving him the opportunity to speak to them. He stated it was a wonderful experience. Vaccination Site Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that TY Park will be a vaccination site soon. Starting on Thursday for first responders, the education sector and thereafter it is expected that the site will open up for others to be vaccinated. 34. The meeting adjourned at 3:57 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 13