Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingHollywood, FL · March 17, 2021
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 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 March 17, 2021
. The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1:22 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
Approval of the Consent Agenda
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Callari, seconded
by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The
motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
6. R-2021-064 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute
Agreements And A Blanket Purchase Order With AT&T Services, Inc.
For Wired Communications Services For An Estimated Amount Of
$550,000.00 For A Three Year Term.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
7. R-2021-065 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 Allied Universal Corporation For The
Second Renewal Of Original Blanket Purchase Order No. B003132 For
Sodium Hydroxide In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $313,000.00
Based Upon City Of Margate’s Cooperative Bid No. 2018-013.
(Cooperative Purchase)
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ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
8. R-2021-066 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An
Amendment To The Professional Services Agreement For Design And
Construction Administration Services Relating To The Backup Electrical
Power Generators For Sewer Lift Stations E-01, W-14, And W-15 With
Craven Thompson And Associates, Inc. To Comply With The FEMA
Grant Regulations.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
9. R-2021-067 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An
Amendment To The Professional Services Agreement For Design And
Construction Administration Services Relating To The Backup Electrical
Power Generators For Sewer Lift Stations E-03, E-06, And Stormwater
Pump Station SW-08 With Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc. To Comply
With The FEMA Grant Regulations.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
10. R-2021-068 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 Fleet For The Purchase Of Two Vehicles In
The Amount Of $127,908.00 And To Issue A Purchase Order To
Palmetto Ford Truck Sales, Inc. For The Purchase Of Three Vehicles In
The Amount Of $328,629.00 Based Upon The Florida Sheriff
Association Contract Bid Award No. FSA20-VEH18.0, In Accordance
With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The City’s Procurement Code. (Piggyback)
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
11. R-2021-069 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 Growers Equipment Co. For The Purchase Of One
Vehicle In The Amount Of $103,057.38 Based Upon The Sourcewell
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(Formally Known As NJPA) Contract Number 110719 In Accordance
With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The City’s Procurement Code.
(“Piggyback”)
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
12. R-2021-070 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 Alan Jay Automotive Management Inc., D/B/A Alan
Jay Fleet Sales, For The Purchase Of Four Vehicles In The Amount Of
$106,921.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order To
Alan Jay Chevrolet For The Purchase Of 12 Vehicles In The Amount Of
$392,392.00 Based Upon The Sourcewell (Formally Known As NJPA)
Contract Number 2020-120716 NAF In Accordance With Section
38.41(C)(5) Of The City’s Procurement Code. (Piggyback).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari,
which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted
on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
5. R-2021-063 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Requesting The Immediate Repeal Of SB 7068 (2019) And Defunding
Of The Multi-Use Corridors Of Regional And Economic Significance
Program.
ACTION: Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, withdrew the resolution
from consideration.
13. P-2021-09 Presentation By Tammy Gail, Owner/Producer of Cheers! Requesting
City Approval for Savor SoFlo Festival Event at Hollywood Beach.
Tammy Gail, Cheers!, explained the event planned on Hollywood Beach.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission and Tammy
Gail responded to questions asked of her.
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:01 PM.
14. R-2021-071 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Ranking The Responses To The City’s Notice Of Receipt Of An
Unsolicited Proposal And Willingness To Accept Competing Proposals
For The Redevelopment Of The City’s Hollywood Beach Culture and
Community Center, Adjacent Parking Lots and Recreational Areas, As
Part Of A Public Private Partnership To Create New Public Facilities and
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Amenities Along With Private Facilities On The City-Owned Parcels Of
Land Generally Located At 1301 South Ocean Drive Between Azalea
Terrace And Bougainvillea Terrace; Authorizing The Appropriate City
Officials To Negotiate A Comprehensive Agreement With PRH 1301 S
Ocean Drive, LLC, wholly owned and controlled by The Related Group,
As The Highest Ranked Firm.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the Related Groups' proposal
was the one that was ultimately accepted by the committee.
Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic
Development, provided a presentation on the P3 process and explained
the intent of the resolution.
Commissioner Callari returned at 2:13 PM.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Drew Martin, 1015 N M St
2. Steven Naron, 1201 S Ocean Dr. #1106S
3. Rodger Skipper, 3440 Hollywood Blvd. #415
4. Claire Garrett, 3148 Calle Largo Drive
5. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street
6. Lia Baker, 2419 McKinley Street
7. Geoffrey Pearson, 3725 S Ocean Dr
8. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive
9. Heidi Mehaffey, Attorney for 1201 S Ocean Drive
10. Diane Gleave, 1202 S Ocean Drive #804S
11. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street
12. Frank DeRisi, 3505 S Ocean Dr. #1114
13. Robert Werner, 1201 S Oceana Dr., #703-S
14. Patricia Conroy, 400 Golden Isles Dr., #39
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Eric Fordin, Vice President, The Related Group, responded to questions
asked by the Commission.
Discussion ensued among staff, The Related Group and member of the
Commission.
Sherri Gutierrez, Arquitectonia, provided information on parking issues.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff, The Related Group and
members of the Commission.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information.
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Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which
was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
15. R-2021-072 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving The “Orangebrook Estates” Plat, Being In The City Of
Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, And Generally Located At The
Northeast Corner Of Pembroke Road And South Park Road.
The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and
Mayor Levy questioned if there were any objections to waiving them .
Being that there was an objection, the quasi-judicial procedures were not
waived.
The City Commission disclosed their ex-parte communications.
The City Clerk swore in those persons providing testimony.
Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, explained the intent of the resolution and
the proposed plat.
Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 3:40 PM and returned at 3:43
PM.
Nectaria Chakas, Attorney for applicant, explained the plat application.
Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 3:44 PM and returned at
3:48 PM.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, advised the City Commission as to the
applicable law.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services, provided
additional information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On
a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner Biederman
was opposed.
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16. PO-2021-04 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida Amending Chapter 100
Of The Code Of Ordinances; Creating An Additional Method Of
Measuring Noise Volume And Enforcing Noise Violations With The Use
Of A Sound Level Meter.
Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services, explained
the intent of the ordinance.
Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Sherwood and left the
meeting at 4:01 PM and returned at 4:04 PM.
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 4:07 PM and returned at 4:10
PM.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
John Chidsey, Code Compliance Manager, and Lisa Liotta, CRA
Redevelopment & Operations Manager, provided additional information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was
seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopted the Ordinance
with an amendment that during quiet hours in residential areas the
decibel level be reduced to 55 and in business areas the decibel
level be reduced to 80.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
David Vasquez, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Arts, responded to concerns raised by the Commission.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Joshua Czerenda, Police Lieutenant, responded to questions asked by
the Commission.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari to amend the
motion to adopt the ordinance as presented. The motion died due
to lack of a second.
The City Clerk read public comments submitted by Mark Rowe, 1117 N
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13th Avenue.
The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance on first reading.
ACTION: On roll call vote the motion to adopt the ordinance as
amended passed 4-3.
Aye: Commissioner Shuham
Commissioner Anderson
Commissioner Biederman
Vice Mayor Sherwood
Nay: Commissioner Callari
Commissioner Gruber
Mayor Levy
Enactment No: O-2021-05
17. R-2021-073 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing City Commission Members As The Voting And Alternate
Voting Delegates For The Broward County League Of Cities For 2021 -
2020.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Commissioner Callari as voting delegate,
Commissioner Biederman as first alternate and Mayor Levy as
second alternate. On a voice vote the motion passed
unanimously. (7-0)
18. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
The Commission recessed at 4:58 PM and reconvened at 5:01 PM with
all members of the Commission present.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Bettina August, 2719 Bruce Terrace
Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 5:06 PM and returned at 5:09
PM.
The City Clerk read comments from the following individuals:
2. Heather Elliott, 2115 N Surf Road
3. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive
4. Joelle Perovich, 2802 N 46 Avenue
Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 5:11 PM and returned at 5:13
PM.
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5. Anonymous, North Hills Drive
6. Nelson Zide, 4490 Casper Court
7. Jeff Resnick, 2806 N 46th Ave, #D432
8. Barry Lynn, 3501 Keyser Ave, #56
9. Anthony Krayer, 6051 N Ocean Dr, #1706
10. Jonathan Wise, 4221 Casper Court
11. Patricia Ferreira, 3 Foxfire Road
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 5:18 PM and returned at 5:22
PM.
12. Esther Lustig, 2800 N 46 Ave #A511
13. Ronda Martin, 2802 N 46 Ave, #B417
14. Bradley Manilla, 2810 N 45 Ave, #F257
15. Sandra Snow, 2806 N 46 Ave, #D542
16. Barry Kaplan, 4741 N 36 Street
17. Sandra Stuckert, 2818 N 46 Ave, #K392
18. Renee Schwartz, 2800 N 46 Ave, #A411
19. Tina Peretz, 5210 N 35 Street
20. Alan Silbert, 2850 Fairway Drive
21. Alan Segal, 2800 N 46 Ave, #A309
22. Barbara Huie, 1508 N 47 Ave
23. Bryan Gage, 2800 N 46 Ave, #312A
24. Barbara Hesse, 2802 N 46 Ave, B617
25. Haskel Lookstein, 2806 N 46 Ave
26. Michelle Price, 2806 N 46 Ave
27. Maria Umana, 2808 N 46 Ave, #E648
28. Keith Kovacs, 2810 N 46 Ave, #F358
19. Commissioner Shuham, District 1
Thank You
Commissioner Shuham thanked staff for their hard work today.
Vacation Rentals
Commissioner Shuham stated that the $1,000.00 penalty for vacation
rentals operating without a license can only be applied to the vacation
rental owners once it has been taken to Special Magistrate.
Commissioner Shuham stated the City needs to hire the third party
company with the vacation rental tracking software quickly so that the City
can start implementing these fines.
Historical Properties
Commissioner Shuham stated with regards to historical properties, the
new 3D Gridics zoning software records the age of the property.
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Commissioner Shuham encouraged the Planning Division to use that
portion of the software, and look at if architecture significance can be
included, therefore when the Planning Division comes back to the
Commission, maybe then the Commission would feel more comfortable
with the 50 year deadline.
Dog Beach in North Beach
Commissioner Shuham stated the dog beach park in North Beach is very
popular. However, there is only one park employee there to collect the
entrance fee, but there are two entrances. Commissioner Shuham feels
that additional staff is needed at the second entrance to the park in order
to collect the entrance fee.
North Beach Park
Commissioner Shuham stated she received an email from the Parking
Director of North Beach Park with regards to the huge parking issue in
the pocket parks, especially on weekends. As cars are parked
everywhere, the City is losing a lot on citation revenue. The County has
plans on converting the large North Beach Park to metered parking, and
Commissioner Shuham hopes that the City will be getting the same deal
on those meters as on the other Park meters which is 10% of the
metering revenue, along with 100% of the citation revenue.
20. Commissioner Anderson, District 2
Single Family Homes
Commissioner Anderson stated she toured the Parkside neighborhood
new development and it was gorgeous. Commissioner Anderson stated
she wants the City to focus on purchasing land for single family homes as
well.
Code Enforcement
Commissioner Anderson stated she wants Code Enforcement to be fair
on both sides for parking on the street. Commissioner Anderson stated if
Code is going to give tickets in one area, then tickets need to be given
on both areas of the street.
21. Commissioner Callari, District 3
Thank You
Commissioner Callari thanked staff for their hard work, especially
through the pandemic. The City has a lot to do, and staff has really done
a great job.
Positive Developments
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Commissioner Callari stated that we are living in exciting times with all
the positive developments coming through. Lets’ just keep moving
forward because the City is going places.
Perception
Commissioner Callari stated that in the Commission’s line of work,
perception is reality. As Commission members, the Commission has to
do the best for the entire City of Hollywood and not just some. Please be
kind and cognizant to others in your everyday life.
St. Patrick’s Day
Commissioner Callari stated today is St. Patrick’s Day and she read a
St. Patrick’s Day prayer.
22. Commissioner Gruber, District 4
Thank You
Commissioner Gruber thanked staff for their hard work.
Street Lights in Emerald Hills
Commissioner Gruber stated there are street lights in Emerald Hills that
have not been retrofitted to LED and it is a huge problem, which needs to
be a priority to be completed.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, replied that staff is working on this
issue.
GO Bond Project for Wall on 46th Ave
Commissioner Gruber stated there is a concrete wall on the east side of
N 46th Avenue from North Hills Drive to Stirling Road which was put in by
the developer and had an overgrown ficus hedge which is now being
trimmed. Half of the ficus hedge is dying and the wall is collapsing.
Commissioner Gruber suggested ripping out the ficus hedge and wall,
and putting in a green hedge instead.
Commissioner Callari and Mayor Levy supported the request.
Sunset Golf Course
Commissioner Gruber stated he would like to figure out a plan to make
Sunset Golf Course have a pathway or open it up for people to walk on.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated staff is working on plans and
figuring out what is needed with a phased approach.
Vaccinations
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Commissioner Gruber stated TY Park is now a vaccination site, therefore
any law enforcement, or anyone who works for a school can get
vaccinated, please bring your ID.
23. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
Sunset Golf Course
Commissioner Biederman suggested getting quotes for a clusia hedge
to be placed along the fence for the Sunset Golf Course to hide that area.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that the City will take a look at
some ideas for this area.
24. Vice Mayor Sherwood, District 6
Orangebrook Golf Course
Vice Mayor Sherwood stated the RFP will be going out for Orangebrook
Golf Course nationally to golf experts.
Vaccinations
Vice Mayor Sherwood stated that on Thursday and Friday, the second
doses of vaccines and first doses of vaccines will be given at Beverly
Hills and Hillcrest.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Vice Mayor Sherwood wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
25. Mayor Levy
Thank You
Mayor Levy thanked staff for the items brought forward today.
Vaccinations
Mayor Levy stated that tomorrow's the second dose vaccine at Beverly
Hills.
Vacation Rentals
Mayor Levy gave an update on the Vacation Rentals bill in the State
Legislature, which has already been approved on first reading in
Committee. The bill includes a registry where every vacation rental listing
in the State of Florida must have their state license number listed with
addresses. Mayor Levy suggested staff work with the City’s lobbyist to
have the DPPR be required to supply a quarterly list to all municipalities
so that everyone can be aware of which listings are legitimate and those
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that are not.
American Rescue Plan
Mayor Levy stated the American Rescue Plan is exciting. There is a lot of
work to be done in order to implement the opportunities afforded to the
City.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Levy wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Happy Passover
Mayor Levy stated that next week is Passover and wished everyone a
Happy Passover.
26. City Attorney
Federal Income Tax
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated that Federal Income Tax
deadline has been extended to May.
Mural Agreement
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated that the mural agreement is
ready for his signature and he will it sign after the meeting.
New Deputy City Attorney
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated a new Deputy City Attorney has
been hired and introduced Demaris Henlon who will be replacing Alan
Fallik, Deputy City Attorney, who is retiring.
Demaris Henlon, Deputy City Attorney, stated she is looking forward to
working with everyone.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s
Day.
27. City Manager
Thank You
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked staff for their work regarding
accountability and transparency. The Strategic Plan shed some light on
our performance measures, and introduced Beatrice Sandoval,
Performance Manager Officer, to give a presentation.
Beatrice Sandoval, Performance Manager Officer, provided a
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presentation on the Performance Management Plan and the
Performance Measures to date.
Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 6:04 PM and returned at
6:06 PM.
Worker’s Compensation Claims
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the City’s 3rd party administrator
for Worker’s Compensation Claims advised Office of Human Resources
that the City had achieved the lowest experience modification rate in the
State. Not only is the City’s experience modification rate under a 1.0, but
it is the lowest among the 135 cities and counties reporting to the
Division at a .49.
Gridics
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated Gridics is a property data
platform being implemented and the City will host a virtual demonstration
on March 23rd at 10:00AM. More details can be found on the City’s
website.
Mural Agreement
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that the mural agreement from
Bettina August will be signed off after the meeting.
St. Patrick’s Day
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a St. Patrick’s Day.
Kind Thoughts
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked everyone for their kind
thoughts for him and his family.
28. The meeting adjourned at 6:14 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
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Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, March 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 March 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, March 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 March 17th agenda will be posted on the City’s website at the following location:
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Thursday, March 11th.
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• City’s website: https://www.hollywoodfl.org/WatchMeeting
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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
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limitations and social distancing requirements, in-person participation requires:
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Staff will direct the public to the designated seating area where they will be able to listen to the
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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.
1:15 PM - Item - 13
1:30 PM - Item - 14
5:00 PM - Item - 18
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items # 5-12)
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 THE CITY ATTORNEY
5. R-2021-063 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Requesting The Immediate Repeal Of SB 7068 (2019) And
Defunding Of The Multi-Use Corridors Of Regional And Economic
Significance Program.
Attachments: M-Cores Program Resolution.docx
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration
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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
6. R-2021-064 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute Agreements And A Blanket Purchase Order With AT&T
Services, Inc. For Wired Communications Services For An Estimated
Amount Of $550,000.00 For A Three Year Term.
Attachments: Reso ATT 2021 Renewal.doc
B003112 ATT - Wired Communications Services.pdf
Hicap agreement.pdf
Renewal Agreement FL20-1030-01.pdf
Renewal agreement for ADI service.pdf
Master Agreement fully executed copy.pdf
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Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
7. R-2021-065 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 Allied Universal
Corporation For The Second Renewal Of Original Blanket Purchase
Order No. B003132 For Sodium Hydroxide In An Estimated Annual
Amount Of $313,000.00 Based Upon City Of Margate’s Cooperative
Bid No. 2018-013. (Cooperative Purchase)
Attachments: 01 Resolution - Allied Universal Co-op Sodium Hydroxide Renewal.docx
Draft BPO B003132 - Allied Universal Co-op Sodium Hydroxide Renewal 2021.pdf
Departmental Renewal Memo - Allied Universal Co-op Sodium Hydroxide Renewal 2021.pdf
City of Hollywood Allied Universal Renewal Letter 2021.pdf
Co-Op Renewal 2021 Allied Universal .pdf
TermSheetAlliedUniversalRenewalSodiumHyochlorite2020.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
8. R-2021-066 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute An Amendment To The Professional Services Agreement For
Design And Construction Administration Services Relating To The
Backup Electrical Power Generators For Sewer Lift Stations E-01,
W-14, And W-15 With Craven Thompson And Associates, Inc. To
Comply With The FEMA Grant Regulations.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - CTA Agreement FEMA Generator Design.docx
02 Amendment - CTA Agreement FEMA Generator Design.pdf
03 CTA Original Contract - CTA Agreement FEMA Generator Design.pdf
TermSheetAmendmenttoContractCCNACRAVENTHOMPSONDESIGNCONSTADMINSERVICES
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
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9. R-2021-067 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute An Amendment To The Professional Services Agreement For
Design And Construction Administration Services Relating To The
Backup Electrical Power Generators For Sewer Lift Stations E-03,
E-06, And Stormwater Pump Station SW-08 With Kimley-Horn And
Associates, Inc. To Comply With The FEMA Grant Regulations.
Attachments: 01 Resolution - KHA Agreement FEMA Generator Design.docx
02 Amendment - KHA Agreement FEMA Generator Design.pdf
03 KHA Orignal Contract - KHA Agreement FEMA Generator Design.pdf
TermSheetAmendmenttoContractCCNAKIMLEYHORNDESIGNCONSTADMINSERVICESFEMAG
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
10. R-2021-068 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 Fleet For The Purchase Of Two
Vehicles In The Amount Of $127,908.00 And To Issue A Purchase
Order To Palmetto Ford Truck Sales, Inc. For The Purchase Of Three
Vehicles In The Amount Of $328,629.00 Based Upon The Florida
Sheriff Association Contract Bid Award No. FSA20-VEH18.0, In
Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The City’s Procurement
Code. (Piggyback)
Attachments: RESO - Palmetto Trucks & Duval Fleet FSA20-VEH18.0.docx
PO #PFY-2103188 Chevy Siverado Crew Cab.pdf
PO #PFY-2103189 Chevy Dump Truck.pdf
PO #PFY-2103190 Ford Truck Crane.pdf
Piggyback for Palmetto Ford Truck Sales.pdf
Piggyback for Duval Fleet.pdf
TermSheetDuvaland PalmettoFordlvehiclepurchasePiggyback_.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
11. R-2021-069 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 Growers Equipment Co. For The Purchase
Of One Vehicle In The Amount Of $103,057.38 Based Upon The
Sourcewell (Formally Known As NJPA) Contract Number 110719 In
Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The City’s Procurement
Code. (“Piggyback”)
Attachments: RESO - Growers Equip - Sourcewell Contract.docx
PO #PFY-2103210 Agricultural Tractor.pdf
Piggyback for Grower Equip - Agricultural Tractor.pdf
TermSheetGrowersEquipmentVehiclePiggyback_.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
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12. R-2021-070 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 Alan Jay Automotive Management Inc.,
D/B/A Alan Jay Fleet Sales, For The Purchase Of Four Vehicles In The
Amount Of $106,921.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase
Order To Alan Jay Chevrolet For The Purchase Of 12 Vehicles In The
Amount Of $392,392.00 Based Upon The Sourcewell (Formally Known
As NJPA) Contract Number 2020-120716 NAF In Accordance With
Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The City’s Procurement Code. (Piggyback).
Attachments: RESO - General Vehicles - Alan Jay Sourcewell Contract.docx
PO #PFY-2103174 Transit Cargo Vans.pdf
PO #PFY-2103178 Chevy Siverado Utility Trucks.pdf
PO # PFY-2103175 RWD Cargo Van.pdf
PO # PFY-2103176 Chevy Silverado Pickups.pdf
Piggyback for Alan Jay - Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Utility Truck.pdf
Piggyback for Alan Jay - Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup Trucks.pdf
Piggyback for Alan Jay - Ford Transit Cargo Van.pdf
Piggyback for Alan Jay - Ford Transit.pdf
TermSheetAlanJayFleetSalesVehiclePiggybackmarch17meeting_.doc
TermSheetAlanJayCheveroletvehiclePiggybackmarch17meeting_.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
1:15 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM
13. P-2021-09 Presentation By Tammy Gail, Owner/Producer of Cheers! Requesting
City Approval for Savor SoFlo Festival Event at Hollywood Beach.
Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality
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1:30 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM
14. R-2021-071 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Ranking The Responses To The City’s Notice Of Receipt Of
An Unsolicited Proposal And Willingness To Accept Competing
Proposals For The Redevelopment Of The City’s Hollywood Beach
Culture and Community Center, Adjacent Parking Lots and
Recreational Areas, As Part Of A Public Private Partnership To Create
New Public Facilities and Amenities Along With Private Facilities On
The City-Owned Parcels Of Land Generally Located At 1301 South
Ocean Drive Between Azalea Terrace And Bougainvillea Terrace;
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate A
Comprehensive Agreement With PRH 1301 S Ocean Drive, LLC,
wholly owned and controlled by The Related Group, As The Highest
Ranked Firm.
Attachments: RESO - HBCCC P3 - Ranking Award.docx
Related - Master Proposal.pdf
Related Group - Best and Final.pdf
Azure - Key 13th Floor Hollywood LLC - Part 1.pdf
Azure - Key 13th Floor Hollywood LLC - Part 2.pdf
Azure - Key BAFO - part 1.pdf
Azure - Key BAFO - part 2.pdf
Continuum-Master Proposal.pdf
Continuum Co - Best & Final.pdf
Chateau Group - Master Proposal.pdf
Chateau Group -FINAL AND BEST.pdf
FINAL Scoring HBCCC P3.xlsx
Office of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality
QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM(S)
(Rules of Procedure Attached to Agenda)
15. R-2021-072 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The “Orangebrook Estates” Plat, Being In The City
Of Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, And Generally Located At The
Northeast Corner Of Pembroke Road And South Park Road.
Attachments: EN21-035 Resolution Orangebrook Plat.doc
Exhibit A - Orangebrook plat_21_0129.pdf
Exhibit B - 015-MP-20 Orangebrook Estates Rev DRR_21_0211.pdf
Engineering Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality
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ORDINANCE(S)
16. PO-2021-04 An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida Amending Chapter 100 Of The Code Of Ordinances; Creating
An Additional Method Of Measuring Noise Volume And Enforcing
Noise Violations With The Use Of A Sound Level Meter.
Attachments: Noise Ordinance.docx
Study by Patrick K. Dooley.pdf
Neighboring City Research.pdf
Yale University decibel-level-chart.pdf
Downtown CRA and Live Music District 2020_1008.pdf
Code Compliance Division
First Reading
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
REGULAR AGENDA
17. R-2021-073 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing City Commission Members As The Voting And
Alternate Voting Delegates For The Broward County League Of Cities
For 2021 - 2020.
Attachments: R-bro-leg-appt.DOC
Office of the City Clerk
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement
18. 5:00 PM CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (Total Time 30 Minutes)
COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY
MANAGER
19. Commissioner Shuham, District 1
20. Commissioner Anderson, District 2
21. Commissioner Callari, District 3
22. Commissioner Gruber, District 4
23. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
24. Vice Mayor Sherwood, District 6
25. Mayor Levy
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26. City Attorney
27. City Manager
28. ADJOURNMENT
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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