Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 25, 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 August 25, 2021 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 1:06 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 Vice Mayor Sherwood, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2021-187 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; Amending The Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvement Plan As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2020-233. 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-2021-188 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; Amending The Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvement Plan As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2020-233. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 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-2021-189 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Paul M. Grossman In The Amount Of $67,500.00. 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) 8. R-2021-190 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Granting Consent To The Transfer By MVHF, LLC To Happy Hour LLC Of MVHF, LLC’S Interest In The Margaritaville Beach Resort Hotel. 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-2021-191 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 7, 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) 10. R-2021-192 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 21, 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) 11. R-2021-193 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Five-Year Agreement With Cigna For Medical and Prescription Drug Administration In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed $915,385.90. 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) 12. R-2021-194 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Five-Year Agreement With Vision Service Plan For Vision Insurance In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed $289,051.40. 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-2021-195 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A One-Year Agreement With Cigna For Stop Loss Insurance In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed $575,403.40. 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-2021-196 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind The Renewal Of Flood Insurance Policy With American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida For The City-Owned Beach Maintenance Facility, Located At 102 South Ocean Drive, For An Amount Not To Exceed $1,261.00. 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) 15. R-2021-197 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Host Agency Agreement With The AARP Foundation For Joint Engagement In The Senior Community Service Employment Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2021-198 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Easement Agreement For A Bus Shelter Related To The Proposed Publix On The Beach Mixed-Use Development At 3100 South Ocean Drive. 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 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 17. R-2021-199 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement with TKH Security, LLC For A Parking Guidance System, Based Upon The City Of Delray Beach RFP No. 2018-033, In The Estimated Amount Of $181,507.04 And In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code (Piggyback). 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) 18. R-2021-200 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Bliss Products And Services, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Playground Equipment And Safety Surfacing At John Williams Park, A General Obligation Bond Project, In The Amount Of $197,577.00 Based Upon The School District Of Manatee County’s Bid No. MCSD No.21-0053-MR In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Purchasing Code. (Piggyback) 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) 19. R-2021-201 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Bliss Products And Services, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Playground Equipment, Safety Surfacing And A Shade System At Sal Oliveri Veterans Park, A General Obligation Bond Project, In The Amount Of $144,414.00 Based Upon The School District Of Manatee County’s Bid No. MCSD No.21-0053-MR In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Purchasing Code (Piggyback). 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) 20. R-2021-202 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Request The Florida Department Of Transportation To Lease Surplus Properties To The City To Be Utilized For The Public Purpose Of Providing A Park. 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 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 21. R-2021-203 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The 2021 Justice Assistance Grant Program Grant Funds Managed By The Broward County Sheriff’s Office In Order To Purchase A Two Camera Automated License Plate Recognition (“ALPR”) Speed Trailer And Associated Equipment In An Approximate Amount Of $34,388.00; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents. 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) 22. R-2021-204 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The Florida High Visibility Enforcement For Pedestrian And Bicycle Safety Program Funding In The Amount Of $37,486.36 To Fund Overtime Hours For Increased Presence, Visibility And Awareness In Order To Impact The Safety Of Pedestrians And Bicyclists; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2021 Adopted 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) 23. R-2021-205 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Greenberg Traurig, P.A. For Legal Services In Utilities Matters In An Amount Not To Exceed $200,000.00 For FY 2022. 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) 27. PO-2021-14 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Zoning And Land Development Regulations To Allow Planned Developments Within The Downtown District Of The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency. (21-T-23) The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street 2. Jorge Camajo, CRA Executive Director Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, explained the intent of the City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 ordinance. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham to adopt the Ordinance on first reading with an amendment that Planned Development's are allowed within the Downtown CRA only for buildings facing Dixie Highway, Federal Highway and Hollywood Boulevard, height limited to 10% over existing, and future changes need super majority vote of the City Commission. the motion died due to lack of a second. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Keith Poliakoff, GLG Government Law Group, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Extensive 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 Biederman, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Ordinance on first reading with an amendment that Planned Development's are allowed within the Downtown CRA only for buildings facing Dixie Highway, Federal Highway and Hollywood Boulevard, future changes need super majority vote of the City Commission and to restrict vacation rentals. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Vice Mayor Sherwood Mayor Levy Nay: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Callari 24. PO-2021-12 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article 4 Of City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Entitled “Schedule Of District, Use And Setback Regulations” By Amending Section 4.6 “Regional Activity Center, Downtown And Beach Community Redevelopment, And Transit Oriented Corridor Districts” To Address Regulations Related To Properties Adjacent To City Hall Circle; Providing For A Repealer Provision And A Severability Clause. (21-T-22) 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. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, 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 Nay: Commissioner Callari Enactment No: O-2021-13 25. PO-2021-13 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Vacating A Portion Of The Platted Alley Lying Within Block 9 Of The Plat Of “The Town Of Hollywood”, Plat Book 1, Page 21; Providing A Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened, and the City Clerk read comments submitted from the following individuals: 1. Stuart Reed, 3001 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. 2. Camille Fulginiti, 3900 North Hills Drive There being no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by 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: City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Vice Mayor Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2021-14 26. R-2021-206 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Committing To Provide Local Government Areas Of Opportunity Funding In The Amount Of $640,000.00 In The Form Of A Loan To Support An Application To The Florida Housing Finance Corporation In Response To Its Request for Applications For 9% Housing Tax Credits For The Development Of A Mixed-Income Housing Project In the City To Include A Minimum Of 100 New Affordable Housing Units Designated For Those Earning An Average Of 60% Of the Area Median Income, And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Documents Necessary To Effectuate This Resolution. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, stated Option B withdrew their request. The only option available to approve would be Option A. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Keith Poliakoff, GLG Government Law Group, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Tim Wheat, Pinnacle Regional Vice President, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution with Option A. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 28. PO-2021-15 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 99 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Municipal Beach” To Amend The Days And Hours Of Access To The Dog Beach. Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, explained the intent of the ordinance. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The City Clerk read comments submitted from the following individuals: 1. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 2. Heather Schueler, 4201 N Ocean Dr., #302 3. Michael Schueler, 4201 N Ocean Dr., #302 4. Samantha Kavanaugh, 1065 West Lake Street 5. Mary Woods, 4201 N Ocean Drive 6. Patricia Osburn, 1614 McKinley Street The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, 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 29. R-2021-207 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Fieldturf USA, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of New Artificial Turf At Dowdy Field, A General Obligation Bond Project, In The Amount Of $1,161,198.82 Based Upon Sourcewell Contract # 060518-FTU In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code (Piggyback). Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 3:00 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Shuham was absent. 30. P-2021-48 Presentation By Sonny Maken, Development Officer, To Provide An Update On The Completed Term Sheet and Ongoing Negotiations For A Comprehensive Agreement Between The Related Group And The City Of Hollywood For The Redevelopment of Hollywood Beach Culture And Community Center Site. Commissioner Shuham returned to the meeting at 3:02 PM. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 Sonny Maken, Development Officer, provided a presentation on the ongoing negotiations for the redevelopment of the Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center site with the Related Group for a P3 they submitted. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to concerns raised. Vice Mayor Sherwood left the meeting at 3:19 PM and returned at 3:25 Mayor Levy left the meeting at 3:32 PM and returned at 3:34 PM Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 3:36 PM and returned at 3:39 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:47 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Lee Ann Korst, CBRE, provided additional information. Commissioner Callari returned to the meeting at 3:50 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Eric Fordin, The Related Group, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Shiv Newaldas, Director of Development Services, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Mayor Levy turned the gavel over to Vice Mayor Sherwood and left the meeting at 4:08 PM, he returned at 4:10 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 Commission. Jorge Camejo, CRA Executive Director, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The Commission recessed at 4:50 PM and reconvened at 5:00 PM with all members of the Commission present. 31. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 2. Drew Martin, 1510 N M St, Lake Worth Beach 3. Claire Garrett, 3148 Calle Largo Drive 4. Gabriela Neves, 1120 River Birch Street 5. Adriene Barmann, 825 Washington Street 6. Susan Caruso, 2741 NE 6 Avenue, Wilton Manors 7. Steven Naron, 1201 S Ocean Drive 8. Sharon Notzberg, 4930 Monroe Street 9. Sylvia Meyer, 1520 Rodman Street 10. Roger Skipper, 3440 Hollywood Blvd. 11. Jessica Reader, 4701 Roosevelt Street The City Clerk will forward to the City Commission the written comments that were submitted. 32. Commissioner Callari, District 3 FPL Commissioner Callari stated she has received a lot of complaints with regards to the FPL placement for undergrounding utilities. Commissioner Callari stated staff needs to work better with the utility companies in order to be able to notify the residents of work being done in their neighborhoods. Broward County Animal Shelter Commissioner Callari stated she received an email about the Broward County Animal Shelter and the request to have the City adopt a resolution to protect the animals. Commissioner Callari requested support to bring it forward. Mayor Levy asked for information to be distributed to the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 Stan Goldman Park Commissioner Callari thanked Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, for setting up a meeting to address the Stan Goldman Park improvements. Many of the attendees wanted to name the Skate Park at Stan Goldman Park after Justice Chen, a resident who is no longer with us, but was very involved in his community. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, suggested Commissioner Callari wait until she has all the information before she asks for Commission support. Vaccinations Commissioner Callari encouraged everyone to get vaccinated. Citizens Comments Commissioner Callari stated she understands the need to close City Hall for safety reasons, however, the City has to have a better way for citizens ’ to comment rather than the City Clerk to read all the comments submitted. Commissioner Callari stated the City has to allow the public to speak. She stated that at the last meeting there was a lack of participation and if a resident takes the time to write a letter, then she feels it is only right for that letter to be read. Commissioners have to listen to the residents and then make the hard decisions. Commissioner Callari requested support to have all comments read even past the 30 minute deadline. Commissioner Gruber and Commissioner Shuham support this request. Commissioner Shuham stated she had a conversation with the City Manager regarding this same issue and she requested that residents be able to phone in or send in a video of themselves with their comments, and for those phone calls and videos to be played at the Commission meeting. Commissioner Shuham stated she does not want staff to read the comments, as the residents should be able to make their comments themselves at the Commission meetings. Commissioner Callari stated she would like for the residents to phone in, as the City needs to allow for the public to have a voice. Mayor Levy stated he agrees having the resident’s phone in is the right move and not having the City Clerk read all the comments because it takes too much time. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated there are a number of ways to make this happen, however the City does not have the most stable video City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 system. Nonetheless, staff will work to make this happen via Webex. Also, the residents can continue to attend the Commission meetings in order to make their comments in person. Decorum in the Chambers Commissioner Callari spoke about having decorum in the chambers and citizens holding signs. She stated while she does not agree with the sentiment to having a sign removed from the Chambers, and if signs are not allowed, then something needs to be stated in writing. Orangebrook Development Commissioner Callari stated the Orangebrook development was approved as a part of the GOB bond and presented to the residents . Today, she received a letter in regards to the recent changes to the Police Headquarters location. Commissioner Callari stated she is concerned about the new location and wants Commission support to have an agenda item on the new location. Vice Mayor Sherwood, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Levy supported the request. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated he will have a presentation explain the reason for the new location on an agenda. 33. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Repaving of Roads Commissioner Gruber stated he has received several complaints and emails on various matters with regards to the interior roads which need repaving. Commissioner Gruber showed pictures showing the various issues and questioned as to how and when these issues can be resolved. Grass Cutting Commissioner Gruber stated he wants to change the frequency for the grass cutting at parks to more frequently in the summer and less in the winter, and would like to see that change made. Littering and Garbage Cans Commissioner Gruber stated people are littering and throwing garbage on the side of the road, currently there are no garbage cans in the right of way. Commissioner Gruber stated he would like to place garbage cans around the City and suggested City landscapers or contractors can empty the cans. City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 Downtown Music Ordinance Commissioner Gruber stated there is a downtown music ordinance that states there is no DJ music after midnight. Commissioner Gruber stated he believes this ordinance is antiquated and wants support for it to be updated. Commissioner Biederman, Mayor Levy, Commissioner Callari supported the request. COVID Commissioner Gruber stated COVID numbers are still rising and he asked everyone to stay safe. 34. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Hollywood Beach Community Center Commissioner Biederman stated the current Hollywood Beach Community Center has a low floor elevation and therefore needs to be rebuilt. Commissioner Biederman, stated his daughter, who is studying to be an Urban Planner, picked the Related Group based on the quality of the project and how it related to sustainability, looking into the future of sea level rising and the increase of green space. Commissioner Biederman stated he was very comfortable with the Related Group’s proposal based on his daughters’ opinion and was very disappointed that the news reporters left after hearing all the negative comments and did not stay to hear the positive comments. Traffic Garden Commissioner Biederman stated he spoke to Sharon Ritzberger, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Advisory Board member, regarding the traffic garden. He liked the idea of a traffic garden and wants to speak to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts to see what can be done. Commissioner Biederman stated maybe this can also help stop cars from littering. Commissioner Shuham, Commissioner Gruber and Commissioner Sherwood supported this request. Repaving of 68th Avenue Commissioner Biederman thanked Rick Lemack, Town Administrator for the Town of Davie, for repaving the side of 68th Avenue which belongs to the Town of Davie. 35. Vice Mayor Sherwood, District 6 City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 Waste Pro Vice Mayor Sherwood stated in the past residents were able to order and have a second garbage can. Recently Waste Pro has been picking the second can up. Vice Mayor Sherwood stated she hopes staff will be able to resolve this issue. Speed Tables and Roundabouts Vice Mayor Sherwood stated there will be speed tables and roundabouts installed in Hollywood Hills at South 41st Avenue and in Beverly Park on Washington Street. Re-surfacing Streets Vice Mayor Sherwood stated many streets need re-surfacing, when they are done it would make the City look so much better. Garbage and Littering Vice Mayor Sherwood stated there is a large amount of garbage and littering in the City, we cannot expect people to move in when the City is so littered with garbage. COVID and Vaccinations Vice Mayor Sherwood encouraged everyone to get their vaccinations and participate in proper handwashing. Beach Community Center Vice Mayor Sherwood stated the current Beach Community Center has no green space, just parking lots. 36. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Trash and Litter Commissioner Shuham stated a resident, Fred Geston from District 1, suggested that if everyone were to pick up 2 pieces of trash when they are out on their walks, it would make a huge improvement. Mr. Geston is calling this his “Take 2 Campaign” and he believes it would help clean up the litter. Thank You Commissioner Shuham thanked Pete Bienek, Director of Public Works, for keeping the beach clean. Debris Free Ocean Commissioner Shuham stated Debris Free Ocean is the organization behind the Plastic Free Miami Beach program, and much of what they have done has been through grants. Commissioner Shuham suggested City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 staff look into such grants for the purposes of starting and promoting educational campaigns. Dune Volunteers Commissioner Shuham stated that the dune volunteers have created a Dune Organization. Unfortunately, the organization was not in compliance with the City's procurement code. Since then, the program has been restructured and Commissioner Shuham has asked staff to look into it. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he will provide the Commission an update. Public Comments Commissioner Shuham thanked Commissioner Callari for her input with regards to live public comments at Commission meetings. Commissioner Shuham stated she previously explained she had the same conversation with the City Manager. Commissioner Shuham stated she wants to go back to having live comments, in a technological, sophisticated way. Broward County Structural Condo Committee Commissioner Shuham thanked Mayor Levy for his assistance in having her become part of the Broward County Structural Condo Committee. This is a committee that is looking at the 40 year inspection laws for condominiums. Due to the City of Surfside incident, it has come to light that there are a lot of buildings that are not properly maintained . Commissioner Shuham stated she was impressed with the City of Hallandale Beach’s Ordinance on condos and requested support to have a similar ordinance in Hollywood. Commissioner Shuham also requested support to add the condos 40 year inspection on the city's website for transparency. Commissioner Gruber, Mayor Levy and Vice Mayor Sherwood supported this item. Commercial on CNN Commissioner Shuham stated she saw Baltimore Ravens’ Hollywood Brown’s commercial on CNN during prime time and it was great. Safety Commissioner Shuham stated for everyone to stay safe, get vaccinated and wear your masks. City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 37. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Covid Commissioner Anderson stated that Boulevard Heights Community Center has a COVID testing center that is free of charge, and encouraged everyone to get their vaccinations and wear masks. Ely Boulevard Commissioner Anderson thanked the City Manager, Police Chief; Dania Beach Mayor Tamara James and Mayor Levy for working so hard on getting the calming device installed on Ely Boulevard. Beautifying the City Commissioner Anderson stated she has been working on beautifying the City and recently spoke to the Department of Public Works regarding grass cutting. Summer Pool at Attucks Middle School Commissioner Anderson thanked Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, for the summer pool access at Attucks Middle School. Commissioner Anderson stated she would like to continue this program, one day on the weekends, year round, and wants to implement a “learn to swim” program. Dixie Highway Commissioner Anderson stated Dixie Highway is the City’s gateway to downtown and looks a mess. She suggested the City install some large fences or have it re-developed in order to have some type of improvement. Parkside Commissioner Anderson stated that Parkside Civic Association has a new website. 38. Mayor Levy Dixie Highway Mayor Levy stated the General Obligation Bond (GOB) will invest $2 million into improving Dixie Highway and requested the City Manager have a presentation on what is being done. American Rescue Funds Mayor Levy stated the American Rescue funds that were approved today were the first round of dollars and in May 2022, there will be the second round of dollars. In looking at the Metropolitan Planning Organization City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 (MPO) projects, namely 56th Avenue and the trees the City needs to plant, the City has an opportunity with the second round of dollars of ARPA funds to catch up with the trees replacements. I-95 Public Hearings Mayor Levy stated the two sets of I-95 Public Hearings that are being held by Florida Department Transportation (FDOT) are very important. The first is on August 26th, virtually, and the other is on Thursday, September 2nd, in person, concerning FDOT’s plans regarding I-95 for reducing congestion and eliminating traffic demands. Commuter Rail – Bright Line Mayor Levy stated that there will be two virtual sessions on August 30th at 5:30 PM and September 1st at 5:30 PM regarding the Commuter Rail Bright Line. There will also be an in person session on August 31st, at the Broward Center for Performing Arts for a kick off session. Welcome Back Mayor Levy stated he was glad to be back from summer recess. 39. City Attorney Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011 (8)(a), an executive session would be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 3:30 PM regarding Cecilia Castillo, Fernando Arturdo de Jesus Cruz Sencoin and Zoe Marie Castillo, a minor v. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Litigation Counsel John Wien. Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011 (8)(a), an executive session would be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 4:00 PM regarding Gloria Nejjar v. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Litigation Counsel John Wien. Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011 (8)(a), an executive session would be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM regarding X.F. a minor, by and through his parent and natural guardian, Crystal Barela v. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City City of Hollywood Page 18 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021 Manager, City Attorney and Chief Litigation Counsel John Wien. Welcome Back Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he was glad to be back and working with everyone. 40. City Manager Covid Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the City has partnered with Memorial Regional Hospital and staff has worked with Dr. Randy Katz to produce a video on COVID. Welcome Back Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, welcomed everyone back. 41. The meeting adjourned at 6:39 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 19