Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 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 November 17, 2021 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 1:05 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 . Note: Vice Mayor Sherwood arrived at the meeting at 1:21 PM. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 5. R-2021-289 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2021 Adopted Budget, Authorizing Year-End Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments For Fiscal Year 2021. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 6. R-2021-290 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budgets Of Various Funds As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2021-244; Amending The Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Improvement Plan As Adopted And Approved City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 By Resolution R-2021-245. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 7. R-2021-291 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Cecilia Castillo In The Amount Of $65,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 8. R-2021-292 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With X.F., A Minor, By And Through His Parent And Natural Guardian Crystal Barela, In The Amount Of $85,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 9. R-2021-293 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of July 7, 2021. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 10. R-2021-294 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of August 25, 2021. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 12. R-2021-296 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Settlement Of Litigation Between The City Of Hollywood, City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 Florida, City Of Hollywood Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency, And CB Condominiums, Inc., In The Amount Of $200,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 13. R-2021-297 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With The Hollywood Art And Culture Center, Inc. For The Purpose Of Coordinating And Managing Cultural Arts Programming Services At The Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center In The Amount Of $70,000.00; Declaring That It Is In The Best Interest Of The City To Waive Competitive Bidding Pursuant To Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The Procurement Code. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 14. R-2021-298 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Miscellaneous Appropriations Grant Agreement With The Hollywood Art And Culture Center, Inc. For The Provision Of Cultural Services Through Visual Arts, Performing Arts And Educational Programming, In The Amount Of $175,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 15. R-2021-299 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Department Of Justice Office Of Community Oriented Policing Services For The 2021 Law Enforcement Mental Health And Wellness Act Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The Grant In The Amount Of $37,500.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents; Amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 16. R-2021-300 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 To Allied Universal Corporation, For Liquid Chlorine In One Ton Cylinders In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $315,000.00, Based Upon The City Of Fort Lauderdale’s Cooperative Bid Number 12558-312 In Accordance With Section 38.47 Of The City’s Procurement Code (Cooperative Purchasing). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 17. R-2021-301 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 H&S 22-02 With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C., To Provide Professional Engineering Services Related To The Design Of Mechanical Integrity Testing And Operating Permit Renewal For Deep Injection Wells No. 1 And No.2, And Facility Permit Renewal For The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant In An Amount Not To Exceed $95,148.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 18. R-2021-302 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Change Order No. 2 With Man Con, Incorporated In The Amount Of $990,690.78 For The Parkside Water Main Replacement Project, Resulting From Changes To The Design And Unforeseen Site Conditions, And Authorizing Payment By Utilizing Funds Remaining In Seven Unused Payment Items And Water Main Contingency Resulting In No Net Change To The Contract Amount. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 19. R-2021-303 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 KHA 22-01 With Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services Related To Grant Application Assistance And Sewer Force Main Assessment Training In An Amount Not To Exceed $155,103.84. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 11. R-2021-295 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind Renewal Policies With Hartford Fire Insurance Company For Flood Insurance For Various Locations In An Amount Not To Exceed $91,140.00. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. The motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Sherwood was absent. 20. P-2021-60 Presentation By Wendy Schugar-Martin, Sustainability Advisory Committee Chair, Regarding The Committee’s Activities And Priorities. ACTION: The City Manager withdrew the item from the agenda. 23. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Happy Thanksgiving Commissioner Callari wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 24. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Happy Thanksgiving Commissioner Gruber wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Street Lights on Stirling & Griffin Commissioner Gruber stated there has been an issue over the last couple of weeks with street lights going out for 3 miles on Stirling Road and Griffin Road. Commissioner Gruber stated it was determined that it was an FPL issue for three miles straight. Thank You Commissioner Gruber thanked the City staff for all their hard work. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 Hanukah Celebration Commissioner Gruber stated Hanukah starts the first Sunday after Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 28, 2021 starting at 4:00 PM. There will be a Hanukah celebration at the beach and he invited everyone to attend. 25. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Happy Thanksgiving Commissioner Biederman wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Compliments Commissioner Biederman complimented the City Manager on his speech at the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce meeting. Commissioner Biederman suggested the powerpoint from the meeting to be available on the City's website. Boulevard Heights Elementary School Commissioner Biederman announced Boulevard Heights Elementary School is having a clean-up day on December 4, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Commissioner Biederman also welcomed the schools new principal, Principal Policastro to the City. 27. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Happy Thanksgiving Commissioner Shuham wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Police Body Camera Program Commissioner Shuham asked for an update on the Police Body Camera program. Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Budget and Administration, provided a timeline of the program, the pilot project and seeking funding through Congress. The funding is moving through Congress and the City expects to receive word on the funding in December. The City also applied for a Department of Justice COPS grant, which the City will hear about in December as well. The City is also moving forward with the program. Currently, there are four extra positions needed for the program and the hiring process has started . The procurement process will need to be started and afterwards the program can be implemented. Beach P3 City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 Commissioner Shuham requested an update on the the beach P3 and when it will be expected to come before the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated there are three components: the Developers Agreement which is closest to being finished; the Ground Lease; and the Park Agreement. It is highly unlikely that this item will come to the Commission before the end of the year. Human Rights Campaign on Equality Commissioner Shuham stated the Human Rights Campaign on Equality has given the City a 100% ranking this year. Commissioner Shuham congratulated all those involved. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information on the events which enabled the City to raise its ranking. 40 Year Inspection Regulations Commissioner Shuham stated Mayor Cooper of Hallandale Beach reached out and requested a meeting regarding the 40 Year Inspection Regulations. Both cities are working together to see what are the best ways for all Broward cities to implement the recommendations set forth by the Broward County Commission. Congratulations Commissioner Shuham congratulated Commissioner Callari on the birth of her second grandchild. 28. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Happy Thanksgiving Commissioner Anderson wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Happy Birthday Commissioner Anderson wished a belated Happy Birthday to Mayor Levy. Commissioner Sherwood arrived at the meeting at 1:21 PM. Demolition on Dixie Highway Commissioner Anderson asked for an update on the demolition of the property on Dixie Highway. George Keller, Deputy City Manager, stated the property owner has not given the contractor the okay to proceed. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated his understanding is the prior order did not give the City authority for demolition. However, there is a City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 hearing today to try to amend the order to allow the City to demolish. Thank You Commissioner Anderson thanked staff for the clean up on the railroad tracks. Commissioner Anderson stated she saw the trees being trimmed and they look good. Congratulations Commissioner Anderson congratulated Commissioner Callari on the birth of her grandchild. 26. Vice Mayor Sherwood, District 6 Happy Thanksgiving Vice Mayor Sherwood wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Future Meetings Vice Mayor Sherwood stated she is sorry to be late and will be participating by WebEx in future meetings in order to be more involved. New Horizons Vice Mayor Sherwood encouraged everyone to read her article in the New Horizons. Congratulations Vice Mayor Sherwood congratulated Commissioner Callari on the birth of her grandchild. 29. Mayor Levy Community Enhancement Collaboration (CEC) Luncheon Mayor Levy stated the Community Enhancement Collaboration (CEC) Thanksgiving luncheon was very successful. Thanksgiving Food Distribution Mayor Levy stated this Saturday, Community Enhancement Collaboration (CEC) will have a food distribution for Thanksgiving at 11:00 AM at the Washington Park Community Center located at 5199 Pembroke Road. Hollywood Lions Club Mayor Levy gave a shout out to the Hollywood Lions Club, this year they collected over 500 pounds of single use plastic bags. For their efforts, they received a recycled bench, which will be dedicated at South Broward High School. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 Happy Thanksgiving Mayor Levy wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Travel Season Mayor Levy stated travel season has opened and we are looking forward to welcoming our visitors. 30. City Attorney Happy Thanksgiving Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank You Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, thanked the City staff for all their hard work and working with the City Attorney’s office throughout the year. 31. City Manager On-Going City Work Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated there is on-going work for sidewalk, swale improvements and asphalt repairs on 56th Avenue from Pembroke Road to Douglas Street; the Downtown CRA alleyways repairs and improvements to drainage which will take three months to complete with 20th Avenue will be closed during the day from Hollywood Blvd to Harrison Street; FPL hardening project is on going in North Central neighborhood on 22nd Avenue between Johnson and Sheridan Streets to install new concrete poles with intermittent closures along 22nd Avenue. Holiday Tree Lighting Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony is on Friday, November 19th at with a movie “Cruella” from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Young Circle. Happy Thanksgiving Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. The Commission recessed at 1:36 PM and reconvened at 4:59 PM with all members of the Commission present. 21. P-2021-61 Presentation By Commissioner Callari On The Youth Ambassador City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 Program To Introduce The New Incoming Hollywood Youth Ambassadors And Provide An Update On The Upcoming Year. Commissioner Callari explained the Youth Ambassador Program and introduced the incoming Hollywood Youth Ambassadors for the upcoming year. Henry Lumpkins, Police Officer, Hollywood Youth Ambassador Liaison, provided additional information on the program. 22. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Steven Neron, 1201 South Ocean Drive 2. Roger Skipper, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., #415 3. Donna Greene, 526 N Rainbow Drive 4. Kerry Sisselman, 5119 Roosevelt Street 5. Anita Orlando, 2467 Fillmoe Street 6. Theresa Fortnash, 2642 Taylor Street 7. Patricia Osburn, 3111 N Ocean Drive 8. Kristina Lalous, 2619 Coolidge Street 9. Jan Brown, 1706 N 46th Avenue 10. Harold Silverman Martin, 4100 N 30th Road 11. Nancy Hoffman, 804 S 17th Ave, Unit A Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 5:38 PM and returned at 5:42 PM. 12. Pamela Burgio, 2131 N 54 Avenue 13. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 14. Cassidy Molin, 4404 Johnson Street 15. Drew Martin, Sierra Club, 1015 North M Street, WPB 16. Jade Vinet, 1900 Van Buren Street, #404 17. Joseph Mickey, 1035 Weeping Willow Way 18. Lenora Mickey, 1035 Weeping Willow Way 19. Daniel Themen, 1900 Van Buren Street 20. Sylvia Meyer, 1520 Rodman Street 21. Rita Lipof, 2157 N 14th Avenue 22. Angel Williams, 2200 Monroe Street 23. Lois Feinberg, 4709 Monroe Street 24. Jennifer Heinssen, 2832 Fillmore Street City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 32. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 11