Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 5, 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 May 5, 2021 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 1:32 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 adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2021-091 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Jose M. Vazquez In The Amount Of $125,000.00. 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) 6. R-2021-092 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Professional Services Agreement For Architectural/Engineering Services With Synalovski Romanik Saye, LLC. For The Dowdy Former Armory Renovation Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, In A Lump Sum Of $236,500.00. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 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-2021-093 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Underground Easement Agreement With Florida Power And Light Company (“FPL”) For The Purpose Of Installing FPL Facilities For The Installation Of Equipment To Convert Utility Lines To Underground. 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-2021-095 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Confirming The Vacation Of A Traffic Control Easement, Bus Shelter Easement, And Landscape Buffer Easement, All As Shown On The “Indigo Beach Resort” Plat, Recorded At Plat Book 176, Page 168, Of The Public Records Of Broward County. 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. R-2021-096 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And If Awarded, Accept Funding From The Broward County Cycle 2 Transportation Surtax Fund To Implement Various Capital Improvement Projects; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Program Documents Associated With The Broward County Cycle 2 Transportation Surtax Fund Applications. 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) 11. R-2021-097 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Renewal Agreement With Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Allowing For The Banking Services Agreement To Be Renewed For The Fifth Renewal Term From August 1, 2021 Through July 31, 2022 At An Estimated Annual Cost Of $140,000.00. 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) City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 12. R-2021-098 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing A Donation Of Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds To The Florida Police Chiefs Association Pursuant To Florida’s Contraband Forfeiture Act In The Amount Of $5,000.00 In Support Of The 2021 Summer Training Conference; Amending The Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget. 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) 13. R-2021-099 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number CTA 21-01 With Craven Thompson & Associates, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services Related To The Design Of Lift Station E-8 Upgrade In An Amount Not To Exceed $273,749.20. 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) 14. R-2021-100 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Black & Veatch Corporation For General Consulting And Professional Services Related To CMMS Phase II Implementation Of Cityworks Within The Department Of Public Works And Rocksolid Software Citywide In An Amount Not To Exceed $379,930.00 Based Upon Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The City’s Procurement Code. (Best Interest) 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) 15. P-2021-20 Recognition Of The May 2021 Team Diamond Award Recipients By The City Manager. Presentation Of The Diamond Service Award Nominees And The Two Diamond Service Award Recipients By The Diamond Service Award Selection Committee. Presentation Of The May 2021 Service Awards By Jennifer Solinger, Human Resources Administrator To 104 City And Three Community Redevelopment Agency Employees In Recognition Of Their Years Of Service. Tami Thornton, Assistant Director of Human Resources, read the commendation which resulted in April Allen, Payroll Administrator, and City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Maribel Medina, Fire Prevention Officer, being awarded with the Diamond Service. April Allen, Payroll Administrator, and Maribel Medina, Fire Prevention Officer, accepted their awards and thanked their supervisors for their recognition and their co-workers for their support. Tami Thorton, Assistant Director of Human Resources, read the commendation which resulted in the COVID-19 response team, being awarded with the Team Diamond Service Award. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information on the work the COVID-19 response team did. Tami Thornton, Assistant Director of Human Resources, read the commendation which resulted in the ERP/Payroll Team being awarded with the Team Diamond Service Award. Jennifer Solinger, Human Resources Administrator, presented service awards to 104 City and three CRA employees in recognition of their years of service. 16. P-2021-21 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Public Service Recognition Week, May 2-8, 2021. Commissioner Callari read the proclamation in recognition of Public Service Recognition Week. Jennifer Solinger, Human Resources Administrator, accepted the proclamation. 17. P-2021-22 A Proclamation In Recognition Of The 52nd Municipal Clerks Week, May 2-8, 2021. Commissioner Shuiham read the proclamation in recognition of Municipal Clerks Week, May 2-8, 2021. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. She recognized her staff members. 18. P-2021-23 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Economic Development Week - May 9 -15, 2021. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of National Economic Development Week, May 9-15, 2021. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. She recognized the team members. Marie Suarez, The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, provided a presentation on Economic Development Day, May 9, 2021. 19. P-2021-24 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Jewish American Heritage Month, May 2021. Commissioner Gruber read the proclamation in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, May 2021. 20. P-2021-25 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Eid al-Fitr Day, May 13, 2021. Commissioner Anderson read the proclamation in recognition of Eid al-Fitr Day, May 13, 2021. Zahra Khran and Yasir Billoo, International Law Partners, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 21. P-2021-26 A Proclamation in Recognition of Drinking Water Week May 2-8, 2021. Commissioner Biederman read the proclamation in recognition of Drinking Water Week, May 2-8, 2021. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 2:45 PM. Ali Parker, Public Utilities Outreach Coordinator, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 22. P-2021-27 Presentation By Ali Parker, Public Utilities Outreach Coordinator, Of Awards To The Winners Of The 2021 City Of Hollywood, Florida Water Conservation Poster Contest. Ali Parker, Public Utilities Outreach Coordinator, presented awards to the various winners of the 2021 City of Hollywood Water Conservation Poster Contest. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 2:54 PM. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 2:54 PM and returned at 3:00 PM. 23. PO-2021-07 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Vacating A Portion Of The Platted Alley Lying Within Block 58 Of The Plat Of “HOLLYWOOD”, City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Plat Book 1, Page 21; Providing A Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision. (VA-21-02) 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. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:01 PM. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Vice Mayor Sherwood Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Callari Enactment No: O-2021-06 24. PO-2021-06 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 72 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Parking” To Revise The Parking Permit Program And Update Other Provisions; Providing For A Repealer Provision And A Severability Clause. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, explained the changes from first to second reading. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened, and the following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 2. Charles Brockner, 201 Van Buren Street Commissioner Callari returned to the meeting at 3:09 PM. 3. Diana Pittarelli, 201 Van Buren Street 4. Frank DeRisi, 3505 S Ocean Drive Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Sherwood, and left the meeting at 3:15 PM, he returned at 3:16 PM. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 5. Julie Brown, 3111 N Ocean Drive 6. Geri Crimarco, 322 Monroe Street 7. Andrew Zullo, 322 Monroe Street The City Clerk read comments submitted from the following individuals: 8. Vanessa Hankins, 2100 Van Buren Street 9. Cristina Boeri, 421 W 29 Street Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 3:32 PM and returned at 3:35 PM. 10. Jason Fisher, 4912 Greenway Drive 11. Yamile Marrero, 1312 Washington Street 12. Joan Fernandez, 2657 Johnson Street 13. Mike Gibaldi, 4780 Pine Tree Drive 14. Karen Kavanaugh, 1530 Garfield Street 15. Irma Dona, 4300 Sheridan Street 16. Esther Felberbaum, 3886 Meadow Lane Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 3:37 PM and returned at 3:39 PM. 17. Michael Hoffman, 1816 N 41 Avenue 18. Ronald Kritzler, 3085 NE 183 Lane 19. Starr Davis, 3111 N Ocean Drive 20. Mark Schubert, 2719 jackson Street 21. Andre De sa Cardoso, 2657 Johnson Street 22. Shaun Lehmann, 9820 S Miralago Way 23. Neil Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 24. Joe Marshall, 3111 N Ocean Drive 25. Lindsay Sternberg, 1601 N 29 Court 26. Jennifer Rotker, 9016 Collins Avenue 27. Sylvia Meyer, 1520 Rodman Street 28. Denise Greenstein, 9120 NW 3 Street 29. Kim Avena, 1720 Jefferson Street 30. Bodhi Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 31. Jade Vinet, 1900 Van Buren Street 32. Benjamin Schonfeld, 650 SE 12 Street #304, Dania Beach Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 3:50 PM and returned at 3:52 PM. 33. Samantha Kavanaugh, 1065 West Lake Street 34. Lisa Hoffmeyer, 1175 Grant Street 35. Sherri Wells, 1325 Taylor Street City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 36. Bradley Berke, 1401 S Ocean Drive 37. Jennifer Batchelder, 2201 N 53 Avenue 38. Melody Ann Hick Brocker, 201 Van Buren Street Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:56 PM and returned at 3:59 PM. 39. Annemarie Stubbins, 6456 Pierce Street 40. Romi Wallach, 2031 NE 214 Terrace 41. Michele Sherriton, 3111 N Ocean Drive 42. Adriene Barmann, 825 Washington Street 43. Patrick Leclerc, 1636 Arthur Street 44. Dan VanDyck, 1615 Legaye Drive, Cardiff, CA 45. Kelly Mulligan, 3189 McKinley Street 46. Tracy Kohn, 7965 SW 86 Street 47. Patrick Brett, 1835 NE Miami Gardens Drive 48. Michael Master, 2428 Taylor Street 49. Enith Hernandez, 2124 Cleveland Street 50. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Sherwood and left the meeting at 4:08 PM, he returned at 4:09 PM. 51. Brooke Carlton, 8000 W Drive 52. Chris Barber, 322 Monroe Street 53. Patrick Bowden, 321 Madison Street 54. Michelle Carroll, 528 N Luna Court 55. Lisa Paguaga, 3600 West Park Road 56. Mara McCarthy, 1103 Adams Street 57. Jack Jafarmadar, 1657 Tyler Street 58. Tida Saniei, 1619 Harrison Street There being no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Hal King, Parking Administrator, responded to concerns raised by the public. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 5:18 PM and returned at 5:20 PM. Dr. Wazir Ishamel, City Manager, responded to questions raised by the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt on second reading the Ordinance with an amendment to Section 72.026(H)(2) to read "Parking Permits are limited up to two permits per address, regardless of the number of vehicles registered to the address unless otherwise reasonably determined by the Parking Administrator, City Manager or designee." The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Vice Mayor Sherwood Mayor Levy Nay: Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Enactment No: O-2021-07 8. R-2021-094 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Second Renewal Of The Agreement With Circuit Transit Inc., Formally Known As The Free Ride, For Circulator Services Under The Same Terms And Conditions In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $885,360.00. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. James Mirras, Circuit Transit, Inc., responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Mayor Levy turned the gavel over to Vice Mayor Sherwood. He left the meeting at 5:39 PM and returned at 5:40 PM. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 5:39 PM and returned at 5:41 PM. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 5:55 PM and returned at 5:58 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 25. P-2021-28 Presentation By Vivek Galav, Director Of Public Utilities, Regarding The Finding of the Condition Assessment of Stormwater Pump Stations in the City. Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, provided a presentation on the finding of the condition assessment of Stormwater Pump stations in the City. Kenneth Caban, Tetra Tech, Client Services Manager, provided a presentation of the condition assessment of stormwater pump stations. Discussion ensued among staff, Mr. Caban and members of the Commission. 26. P-2021-29 Presentation By Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, and Joann Hussey, Communications Manager, Regarding the City’s Economic Development Marketing Program. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, and Joann Hussey, Communications Manager, provided a presentation on the City's economic development marketing program. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. 27. R-2021-101 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Accepting The United States Department of Housing And Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funding Through The State Of Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity For Two Lift Stations (N-07 And N-08) And The Force Main Project In The Amount Of $3,435,000.00; Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Agreements And Documents Relating To The Grant; Amending The Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 28. R-2021-102 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement with Pro-Secur Inc For Uniformed Armed And Unarmed Security In The Estimated Annual Amount Of $566,534.75 For One Year, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The Procurement Code. (Best Interest). 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) 29. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Thank you Commissioner Gruber thanked staff for all the amazing things that are going on. Updates on 46th Avenue Wall Commissioner Gruber stated he received an update from Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development, regarding the wall on 46th Avenue from Casper Court to Stirling Road with the possibility of diverting GOB funds for it and doing the project in phases. Mental Health Commissioner Gruber stated he sat through the Broward League of Cities meeting where the discussion was in regards to the amount of students who have dropped out of Broward College which is alarming . Commissioner Gruber stated he reached out to Hollywood Hills High School Principal for some data as he is concerned about the transition of in person high school attendance in the fall. Commissioner Gruber expressed concerns about the youths falling behind in their studies which is causing mental health issues. Commissioner Gruber suggested staff also have access to mental health services. Commissioner Gruber suggested having staff work with various agencies by holding workshops to help students with transitioning back to in person school attendance and to see if funds are available to help the seniors who have fallen behind. Commissioner Callari supported this suggestion, and she suggested the City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 City partner with Memorial Health and lead by example. Mental health is a broad issue and maybe partnering with local businesses for different types of “feel good” events like yoga or any outdoor events will be something the City can say what we are doing for our residents. Mayor Levy suggested sending out information on Facebook. Commissioner Biederman stated he supports the request and mentioned that Henderson Mental Health Center is located in the City and other social service agencies are available to help. Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Sherwood and left the meeting at 6:56 PM. 30. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Elks Club Commissioner Biederman announced that the Elks Club is having a blood drive and flea market on Saturday at 8:00 AM at 7190 Davie Road Extension. Mayor Levy returned to the meeting at 6:58 PM. Memorial Day Event Commissioner Biederman announced the “Salute to the Fallen” event at the Boulevard Heights Community Center on Sunday, May 30th. Shopping Carts Commissioner Biederman stated there are an abundance of shopping carts in the neighborhoods and residents are complaining. He requested that Code Enforcement and the Department of Public Works pick up all these shopping carts. 31. Vice Mayor Sherwood, District 6 Trash & Junk Vice Mayor Sherwood thanked Pete Bienek, Director of Public Works, and John Chidsey, Code Compliance Manager, for helping her address the list of trash and junk in her district. Orangebrook Golf Course Vice Mayor Sherwood thanked Shiv Newaldass, Director of Development Services, for replying to Claire Garret regarding Orangebrook Golf Course. City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Zoom Vice Mayor Sherwood stated that even though Zoom has not worked well for all students, but it has definitely worked well for her in allowing her to attend many meetings. Therefore, she hopes that Zoom does not go away in the near future. Safety Vice Mayor Sherwood encouraged everyone to get vaccinated for the safety of everyone. 32. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Thank you Commissioner Anderson thanked staff for all their hard work and support. Kite Day Commissioner Anderson thanked everyone for their efforts on Kite day as well as all the sponsors. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much. Happy Days Commissioner Anderson thanked Commissioner Callari for the Happy Days event which was an excellent event and she is happy with her student youth ambassador. Vice Mayor Sherwood left the meeting at 7:03 PM. Car Show Commissioner Anderson stated she is happy the car show is back in Hollywood and she will be attending. Noise Ordinance Commissioner Anderson stated she attended a meeting last night in which the discussion was on the noise ordinance, and questioned when will the decibel meters be purchased. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that Code Compliance will be purchasing them and he will come back to the Commission with a date. 33. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Thank you Commissioner Shuham thanked Commissioner Callari for the Happy Days event and the Ambassador program which was very successful. Lunch On Us City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Commissioner Shuham thanked Human Resources for the “Lunch On Us” program. Kite Day Commissioner Shuham thanked Commissioner Anderson for the Kite Day event. Vaccine Commissioner Shuham gave a shout-out to 33019 for having the second highest Covid vaccine rate in the county. Commissioner Shuham thanked Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Department of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development staff for getting the word out on vaccines and where the residents can obtain their vaccine. Plastic Ordinance Commissioner Shuham explained a frustration she is experiencing which is when there are CRA and Commission meetings back to back, the Commission usually has lunch together. However, when receiving their lunch orders, the lunch orders are not in compliance with the plastic and styrofoam free ordinance. Commissioner Shuham stated she wants guidance from the City Manager’s office on compiling a list of the Hollywood restaurants that are willing to comply with the Plastic Ordinance and then share that list with our employees so that no one is in violation of our ordinance. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated his staff will work with the restaurants that are in compliance and not using those restaurants that are not in compliance. Weekend Events Commissioner Shuham stated at the CRA Meeting this morning the idea of using the CRA funding that was not used during 2020 due to Covid to be combined with available City funding which will be used to support the Department of Public Works cleaning up the beach due to weekend events with large crowds was discussed. She asked for support to have this done. The City Commission was supportive of this. Banana Bike Commissioner Shuham stated her neighbor was hit by a banana bike and seriously injured. Commissioner Shuham requested the Police Department make a recommendations on how to make the broadwalk safer. City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Vice Mayor Sherwood returned to the meeting at 7:10 PM. Safety Commissioner Shuham encouraged everyone to stay safe and continue masking within large crowds. 34. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Fun Fact - Sacadias Commissioner Callari stated the Sacadias, flying bugs, are about to come in mid May. They live dormant for 17 years and then come out by the hundreds, from Georgia to Illinois. The sound decibel for mating is 100 decibels, which is as loud as a jack hammer. Thank You Commissioner Callari thanked everyone for the Happy Days event. Special thanks to DJ Tony and City staff, Mayor and Commissioners for supporting the Ambassador program and the students and residents . Special thanks to all the solo performances and everyone else that attended. Yellow Green Market Commissioner Callari stated the senior residents from the Federation Plaza reached out to voice their concerns over not being able to walk over to Yellow Green Market. They asked for the Yellow Green Market to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists. Sheridan Street (Bruce Terrace) Mural Commissioner Callari stated the ugly wall on Sheridan Street (Bruce Terrace) is finally being painted. Job Promotion Commissioner Callari stated the pandemic caused a lot of laziness and wants ideas on how the City can help promote the local job vacancies for those residents looking for work and to support our local businesses. 35. Mayor Levy Thank you Mayor Levy thanked Commissioner Callari for the Happy Days event and Commissioner Anderson for the Kite Day event. Car Show Mayor Levy stated the car show was great and it was nice having people downtown. City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Rotary Club Foundation Auction Mayor Levy announced this Saturday is the 63rd Annual Rotary Club Foundation Auction from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 2349 Taylor Street, there will be a live auction and food. Homeless Task Force Mayor Levy stated the Homeless Task Force had a meeting and came up with a direction to have a comprehensive approach that could be presented, along with seeking funding to support all these ideas. 24th and Liberty Street Mayor Levy requested an update on the house at 24th and Liberty Street. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he will give an update shortly. Coastal Link Rail Commuter Workshop Mayor Levy stated he attended a MPO Coastal Link Rail Commuter workshop on how three counties are bringing Coastal Link to life, with a rail stop in downtown Hollywood. Parking Enterprise Fund Mayor Levy requested City Commission support to have staff evaluate how various departments support the Parking Division’s Parking Enterprise Fund, with having the fund reimburse the departments for their work. Commissioner Shuham, Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Gruber supported the request. 36. 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, May 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM regarding Sharon Crewss vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and Chief Litigation Counsel John Wien. Governor’s Executive Orders Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he sent out several emails about the Executive orders that came out from the Governor this past Monday and he wants to ask the Commission to issue a new executive order to maintain the ability to get funding. City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Rhodes Property, 2403 Liberty Street Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated following the discussion at the last Commission meeting with regards to properties that are in bad shape and accruing daily fines due to various code violations, the City ’s Interim Building Inspector visited the Rhodes Property at 2403 Liberty Street. After the inspection, it was determined that this property is indeed unsafe. The property was boarded up, but some people have come back to the property. Mr. Rhodes has filed bankruptcy, but did not name the City as a debtor. Therefore, he is seeking authorization to file whatever is necessary in order to protect the City's interest. All the members of the Commission supported the request. 37. City Manager Vaccinations Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the City had partnered with Curative for vaccination sites. At the beach site 834 people have received their vaccinations and at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr ., site 248 people have received their vaccinations. He also mentioned that the TY Park site is open for drive thru vaccinations and the average number is about 900 to 1,000 persons per day. Emergency Governors Orders Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that the Governor’s Emergency Orders has repercussions for the City and how we operate. Due to this order the temporary cafe zones have to be removed. Friday Movie Night Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced that on Friday, May 7th is movie night at ArtsPark. District 4 Commission in the Community Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the District 4 Commission in the Community will take place on Wednesday, May 12th at 6:00 PM at ArtsPark. City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 38. The meeting adjourned at 7:41 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 18