Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Linda Sherwood, Vice Mayor - District 6 Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1 Linda Hill Anderson, Commissioner - District 2 Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3 Adam Gruber, Commissioner - District 4 Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:12 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida. 1. Moment of Silence 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families 4. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Linda Anderson, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Adam Gruber, Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Vice Mayor Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2021-276 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of June 2, 2021. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2021-277 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of June 16, 2021. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2021-278 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The State Of Florida Department Of Environmental Protection Resilient Florida Program Grant, In The Amount Of $294,997.80, For The Development Of Construction Documents Related To Phase II-Holland Park Tidal Barrier And Living Shoreline Project, and Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Grant Documents for the Tidal Flooding Mitigation And Shoreline Protection Project, A General Obligation Bond Project; Amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2021-279 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And If Awarded, Accept The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Complete Streets And Other Localized Initiatives Program Grant, To Implement Transportation Projects Relating To Traffic Calming, Bicycle Facilities, Pedestrian Level Lighting, Drainage And Other Pedestrian Safety Improvements Specifically For The Following Areas: 1) Tyler Street From Young Circle To North 21 Avenue; And 2) Multiple Traffic Calming Devices And Roundabouts In Various City Locations Identified By The City’s Traffic Calming Master Plan In An Amount Not To Exceed $3,000,000.00 For Each Project, And If Successfully Awarded Committing Matching Funds Estimated At 25% Of Total Costs For Each Project, Together With The Applicable Operating And Maintenance Costs Once The Projects Are Completed; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Program Documents And Agreement(s); Acknowledging That The Projects Will Be Delivered As A Local Agency Program Project. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2021-280 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Supporting The State Road 7 Corridor Bike/Mobility Improvement Project Located Along Taft Street From SR-7 To North 40th Avenue And Acknowledging The City’s Obligation To Maintain The Bike/Mobility Improvements Within The City’s Rights-Of-Way. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 10. R-2021-281 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Kompan Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Playground Equipment, Safety Surfacing And Shade System At Poinciana Park, A General Obligation Bond Project, In The Amount Of $220,390.57 Based Upon The City of Charlotte, North Carolina Contract No.2017001135 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2021-282 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Top Line Recreation, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of New Playground Equipment At Zinkil Park, A General Obligation Bond Project, In The Amount Of $410,334.30 Based Upon St. Johns County School District Contract #2018-04 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C) (5) Of The Procurement Code (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2021-283 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Documents Necessary To Release Mineral Rights From The Conveyance Of Land Located In The City Of Hollywood From The Florida Department Of Transportation. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2021-284 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number ARC 22-02 With Arcadis U.S., Inc. For Professional Engineering Services For The Implementation Of The 4-Log Virus Treatment Of Ground Water Design At The Water Treatment Plant, In A Lump Sum Amount Of $372,679.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 14. P-2021-59 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Family Court Awareness Month, November 2021. Commissioner Shuham read the proclamation in recognition of Family Court Awareness Month, November 2021. Ashley Chinai-Sierra, Family Court Awareness Committee, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 15. PO-2021-18 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 31.04 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Taking Office” To Amend The Date The City Commission Take Office. 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 Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Vice Mayor Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2021-18 16. PO-2021-19 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Changing The Zoning Designation Of The Properties Located At 4110 North 31st Terrace And North 31st Terrace, Generally Located South Of Stirling Road, West Of North 31st Avenue And East Of North 32nd Court From C-2 (Low-Medium Intensity Commercial) And RM-9 (Low-Medium Multiple Family) To RM-12 (Medium Multiple Family); And Amending The City’s Zoning Map To Reflect The Change In Zoning Designation. (21-Z-06) Mayor Levy questioned if there were any objections to waiving the quasi-judicial procedures. There were no objections, and the quasi-judicial procedures were waived. Deandrea Moise, Planning Administrator, explained the intent of the ordinance. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 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. Leigh Kerr, Applicant's representative, provided additional information on the proposed project. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Gruber, 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 Enactment No: O-2021-20 17. R-2021-285 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Amendment To The Employment Agreement Between The City Attorney And The City. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, reviewed the Office's status report and the success of this past year. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Sherwood to adopt the Resolution with a 5% salary increase. The motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution with a 2% salary increase. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to amend the motion for a 2% salary increase plus a 1% one time bonus. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner Biederman was opposed. ACTION: On voice vote the motion to adopt the Resolution as amended with a 2% salary increase plus a 1% one time bonus passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. R-2021-286 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Amendment To The Employment Agreement Between The City Manager And The City. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, reviewed the success of this past year. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution with a 2% salary increase plus a 1% one time bonus. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 19. R-2021-287 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Designating The City’s Annual Voting And Alternate Voting Delegates For The National League Of Cities 2021 Annual City Summit Business Meeting, To Be Held On November 15 Through 19, 2021. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution appointing Commissioner Callari and Mayor Levy as co-voting delegates and Commissioner Biederman as alternate. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 20. R-2021-288 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The City Of Hollywood Legislative Agenda For The Upcoming State 2022 Legislative Session. Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Budget and Administration, explained the intent of the resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 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) 21. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Thank you Commissioner Anderson acknowledged Cody McEntire for his kindness and assistance in helping her find her car. Commissioner Anderson also thanked George Keller, Deputy City Manager, and the Department of Public Works for getting the railroad area cleaned up. 1930 Garfield Street Commissioner Anderson stated she is still working on 1930 Garfield Street and the houses on Dixie Court, behind 1930 Garfield Street. George Keller, Deputy City Manager, stated the demolition permit for 1930 Garfield Street is ready to be pulled and the property should be demolished within 10 days. 2214 Cody Street Commissioner Anderson stated the house at 2214 Cody Street has a water bill of $7,000.00, and the people are going to the bathroom in the back yard. Code Enforcement has been working on it, however Commissioner Anderson stated the house needs to be demolished. 19th Avenue and Fletcher Street Commissioner Anderson stated there are improvements coming to the surrounding areas of 19th Avenue and Fletcher Street due to a new store coming to the neighborhood. 22. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Hollywood Youth Ambassadors Commissioner Callari stated the Hollywood Youth Ambassadors met yesterday, in person. The Hollywood Youth Ambassadors will be attending the November 17, 2021 Commission meeting to meet the City Commission. Garbage Commissioner Callari stated she receives a lot of emails regarding the garbage issues. Commissioner Callari suggested launching a “Ready and Reach” program, which are collapsible garbage picker uppers, which can be distributed to residents. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 Mayor Levy stated he would like to look into them, as it can be part of “Let’s Keep Hollywood Beautiful” program. Thank You Commissioner Callari gave a special thanks to all the law enforcement departments and fire departments for helping the City during our hard time with the passing of our two Police Officers. 23. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Thank You Commissioner Gruber thanked everyone who came out to the vigil last Thursday. Commissioner Gruber thanked the Police Department and especially Chris O'Brien, Police Chief, for his steadfastness during this time. Garbage Commissioner Gruber stated in regards to the neighborhood garbage, maybe the City can use the same buckets that are used on the beach bucket program. Lighting Project in Emerald Hills Commissioner Gruber stated he needs the lighting project in Emerald Hills to be advanced and completed. 24. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Garbage Commissioner Biederman stated he likes the idea about the “Ready and Reach” program, however the City needs more than just supplying the easy reachers. There are opportunities to do a hashtag pick it up program and have a random drawing. Commissioner Biederman stated he would be happy to sponsor a gift certificate for $500.00 for this endeavor. Police Tribute Commissioner Biederman stated it is amazing to see how strong the employees of our City are and how they stick together in time of tragedy and show respect to our fallen heroes. Commissioner Biederman suggested changing the name of the Rainbow Tot Lot at Mara Giulanti Park to the Yandy Chirino Tot Lot. Ricky Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, explained the planned renovations at Mara Berman Giulianti Park are taking the City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 Rainbow Tot Lot away to combine with another park. Mayor Levy suggested that once the parks are ready to be presented, at the ribbon cutting, Commissioner Gruber and Commissioner Biederman can work with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts to commemorate Officer Yandy Chirino. Congratulations Commissioner Biederman congratulated Sal Grilli, who is on our GOB Advisory Board, for being elected President of the Boulevard Heights Neighborhood Association. New Townhouses Commissioner Biederman stated a few years ago, the City demolished a house on Scott Street, and they are currently building new townhouses, which are almost finished. Thank You Commissioner Biederman thanked the Department of Public Works for trimming trees at Montella Park and removing the dead tree on 66th Terrace. Social Media Commissioner Biederman stated he thinks it is terrible when the public accuses City staff of misdeeds on social media and the staff cannot defend themselves on social media. Residents should reach out to the elected officials and get the facts. 25. Vice Mayor Sherwood, District 6 Washington Park Vice Mayor Sherwood stated she is tired of looking at Washington Park on the Nextdoor Application. She does not understand why residents feel they will get the answers that they are looking for on this app instead of calling City Hall. Lawn Acres Vice Mayor Sherwood stated she is looking forward to Lawn Acres Civic Association meetings again. Compliments Vice Mayor Sherwood complimented Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, on all his hires during the past seven years, and all the prior hires as this City has the best employees, in her opinion. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 26. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Compliments Commissioner Shuham also thanked Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, and Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, for their efforts and their team. Vacation Houses Commissioner Shuham stated she sent the City Attorney, an article regarding a new structure for vacation houses called “Picasso” which is more like shared ownership. Some communities out west are struggling with it, Commissioner Shuham asked the City Attorney to research “Picasso”, as it will be coming to the City in the future, and to change the ordinance in anticipation of state preemption. All the City Commission members supported the request. 4:00 AM Licenses Commissioner Shuham stated there are an increasing number of 4:00 AM licenses in the downtown area. Commissioner Shuham requested a report from the City Manager to the Commission on the number of 4:00 AM licenses being requested from the downtown area, and how that compares over the past 5 to 10 years. There seems to be a trend, and she wants recommendations on how to curb this. Commissioner Shuham stated she wants to change the requests to 3:00 AM licenses instead. Mayor Levy stated it merits a review and discussion. Commissioner Biederman stated he does not want to eliminate 4:00 AM licenses, however, he believes it could be made stricter, so he wants a balance. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated he understands and staff will come back with a range of options. Turtle Lighting Commissioner Shuham stated a sticker is needed for businesses and residents to show they are in compliance for the turtle lighting season . She asked the City Manager to follow up and wants to have a deadline for turtle lighting compliance before next season. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated he understands staff will come back with the information. Florida Realtor Magazine Commissioner Shuham stated that per the Florida Realtor Magazine, Hollywood is the #1 dog friendly City in the United States. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 Thank You Commissioner Shuham stated she agrees with the sentiments by Commissioner Gruber regarding Chris O'Brien, Police Chief. Commissioner Shuham thanked him and the entire Police Department for their service, fraternity and community. 27. Mayor Levy Thank You Mayor Levy thanked the Police Department and the law enforcement community for everyone that came out to respect the fallen Police Officers. Mayor Levy thanked Pastor Rossa for his spiritual leadership and guidance during this time, he also recognized Rabbi Weinstock for the vigil at Mara Giulianti Park and thanked the residents of the City. 28. City Attorney Thank You Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, thanked the Commission for their continued support to the City Attorney’s Office. Looking Forward Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he is looking forward to the City Manager’s State of the City speech tomorrow at the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce breakfast. 29. City Manager Thank You Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked the Commission for their continued support of himself and the City Manager’s Office. Veterans’ Celebration Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Veterans celebration offering Veterans' a complimentary meal, please call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts to register and obtain a meal voucher. City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 30. The meeting adjourned at 2:34 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 12