Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2022 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Caryl Shuham, Vice Mayor - District 1 Linda Hill Anderson, Commissioner - District 2 Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3 Adam Gruber, Commissioner - District 4 Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5 Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:07 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: Vice Mayor Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Linda Anderson, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Adam Gruber, Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2022-001 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 By Resolution R-2021-245. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2022-002 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Gloria Ortiz In The Amount Of $50,000.00. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2022-003 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 1, 2021. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2022-004 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 13, 2021. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2022-005 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 14, 2021. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2022-006 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of September 23, 2021. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2022-007 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Brandano Displays, Inc. For The Citywide Outdoor Banner Program In The Annual Estimated Amount Of $75,000.00. City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2022-008 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving An Amendment To The Small Business Relief Program To Include $300,000.00 in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Awarded Under The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 To The City Of Hollywood For A Total Program Amount Of $779,816.76. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2022-009 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Construction Management At Risk Phase II Construction Services Agreement With State Contracting And Engineering Corp. For The David Park Tennis Center Roof Replacement Project For A Total Guaranteed Maximum Price Of $292,269.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2022-011 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Termination Of The Phase I Preconstruction Services Agreement With Lego Construction Co. For The Art And Culture Center/Hollywood. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2022-012 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Termination Of The Phase I Preconstruction Services Agreement With D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. For The ArtsPark Improvement Project. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2022-013 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Highway Maintenance Memorandum Of Agreement With The Florida Department Of Transportation For The Maintenance Of Lighting Improvements On City Rights-Of-Way Adjacent To State Road 5/US-1 From Pembroke Road To Sheridan Street. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. R-2022-014 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Maintenance Memorandum Of Agreement With The Florida Department Of Transportation For The Construction Of Decorative Lighting Improvements By The Florida Department Of Transportation On State Road 5/US-1 From Pembroke Road To Sheridan Street, And The City’s Maintenance Of The Improvements. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 20. R-2022-016 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Blanket Purchase Agreement With Municipal Equipment Company, LLC To Increase The Blanket Purchase Agreement From $100,000.00 To $265,000.00 For The Purchase Of Additional Personal Protection Equipment/Bunker Gear. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 21. R-2022-017 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A First Amendment To The Interlocal And Lease Agreement With The School Board Of Broward County, Florida, For The Driftwood Elementary And City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 Driftwood Middle Schools Recreational Area And Swimming Pool. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 22. R-2022-018 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The 2022 - 2023 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant In The Amount Of $200,000.00 For Improvements To Stan Goldman Memorial Park; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Operating Budget. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 23. R-2022-019 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept State Of Florida, Department Of Health, Broward County Health Department Grant Funds In The Approximate Amount Of $73,500.00 To Purchase An MX908 Portable Mass Spectrometer To Improve Opioid Drug Surveillance; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Memorandum Of Agreement And All Other Applicable Sub-Grant Documents. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 24. R-2022-020 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Fisher Scientific Company, LLC For The Purchase Of An MX908 Portable Mass Spectrometer In The Approximate Amount Of $73,500.00 (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 25. R-2022-021 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The U.S. Department Of City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, To Receive The FY21-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure And Safety Improvements Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $120,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 26. R-2022-022 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Broward County Marine Advisory Committee To Receive The FY 2022-2023 Enhanced Marine Law Enforcement And Education Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $63,368.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Applicable Grant Documents. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 27. R-2022-023 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Florida Department Of Law Enforcement To Receive The FY2021-22 Identity Theft And Fraud Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Grant In The Approximate Amount Of $10,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 28. R-2022-024 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement To Zimy Electronics, Inc. For The Required Purchase, Installation, Repair, Maintenance and Monitoring Services Of The Citywide Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Access Control Systems For An Estimated Annual Expenditure of $190,000.00. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 29. R-2022-025 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue Blanket Purchase Agreements With Nice & Smooth Landscape Corp., A Perfect Edge, Inc. And J. Gomez & Sons, Corp. For Citywide Plant Supply And Installation Services For An Amount Not To Exceed $900,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 30. P-2022-01 A Proclamation In Recognition Of The 75th Anniversary Of Sun Credit Union. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of Sun Credit Union. Pat Mason, Sun Credit Union CEO, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. Arthur Codrington, Hollywood Youth Ambassador, introduced himself. 31. R-2022-026 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing One Member To The Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement Board Of Supervisors. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Eli Math, 3501 N 52 Ave 2. Robert Mark, 3341 N 47 Ave Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution appointing Robert Mark. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 32. R-2022-027 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Naming The Playground At Mara Berman Giulianti Park, Located At 4151 North Hills Drive, As “Officer Yandy Chirino Playground.” Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 Chris O'Brien, Police Chief, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Gruber, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2022-010 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Change Order Number Seven With O’Donnell Dannwolf And Partners Architects, Inc. For Additional Services For Environmental Assessments And Stormwater Analysis And Design Related To The New Police Headquarters, A General Obligation Bond Project, In An Amount Not To Exceed $268,900.00. Nicole Heran, Deputy Director of Design and Construction Management, explained the intent of the resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner Callari was opposed. 19. R-2022-015 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Amendment Number 12 To The State of Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) Landscape Inclusive Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for Maintenance Of The Landscape Improvements On State Road 5/US-1 From Pembroke Road To Sheridan Street. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Jose Cortes, Director of Design and Construction Management, explained the intent of the resolution. Frank Panellas, FDOT, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 33. P-2021-60 Presentation By Wendy Schugar-Martin, Sustainability Advisory Committee Chair, Regarding The Committee’s Activities And Priorities. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 Wendy Schugar-Martin, Sustainability Advisory Committee Chair, provided a presentation on the committee's activities and priorities. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Elaine Franklin, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, provided additional information. 34. PO-2022-01 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 150 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Beach And Shoreline Protection; Retaining Walls” To Establish Tidal Flood Protection Regulations, And Creating Section 150.30 To Establish Construction And Infrastructure Standards For Seawalls And Tidal Flooding Barriers That Account For Projected Sea Level Rise. The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2022-01 35. PO-2022-02 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 92 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Animals” By Amending Section 92.08 Entitled “Animal Care; Manner Of Keeping”. Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services, introduced Roy Robinson, Code Enforcement Supervisor. Roy Robinson, Code Enforcement Supervisor, explained the intent of the ordinance. Joseph Rickey, Hollywood Code Enforcement, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, which was seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2022-02 36. R-2022-028 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The City Manager Or Designee To Seek Loan Proposals During Fiscal Year 2022 To Borrow Funds In A Principal Amount Not To Exceed $10,000,000.00 To Pay The Remaining Balance Of The Amount Stipulated In The Settlement Agreement Between The City And The City Of Hollywood Employees Retirement Fund And To Finance The Acquisition Of Municipal Vehicles. David Keller, Interim Director of Financial Services, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 38. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:39 PM. Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Shuham and left the meeting at 2:39 PM, he returned at 2:41 PM. Happy New Year Commissioner Biederman welcomed everyone back and wished everyone a Happy New Year. Fireworks Commissioner Biederman stated the City Commission has received many complaints from residents about people shooting off fireworks before and after July 4th and New Years’. Some residents would like a zero tolerance ordinance on fireworks. Commissioner Biederman explained the Town of Davie has a program on zero tolerance and he would like Commissions support to have a similar program. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 Commissioner Shuham, Commissioner Gruber and Commissioner Anderson supported the request. Street Lights Commissioner Biederman stated residents are concerned with the lack of street lights, and asked if there is a plan to have a street light inventory . Pete Bienek, Director of Public Works, responded the department has an inventory, but it was done several years ago. To put in new lights, a street light study would be needed in order to add more lighting. He stated staff is looking into what can be done. Paving Repair Commissioner Biederman stated on Johnson Street under the Turnpike Bridge, the paving is in need of repair. Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District Commissioner Biederman stated the Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District needs to submit their annual report to the Commission, and he questioned if the report was on the web. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, responded the District annual reports have been submitted each year . The board are currently submitting their reports, once they are all received they will be uploaded to the individual board webpages by the end of February. Youth Ambassadors Arthur Codrington, Youth Ambasador, announced Hollywood Happy Days will be on May 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the ArtsPark. In addition, the Youth Ambassadors would like to work with the Police Department to conduct presentations to the high school students to educate them on the dangers of drinking and driving, considering that prom season is right around the corner. Mayor Levy suggested coordinating using Students Against Distracted Driving at the school. 39. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Police Headquarters Location Commissioner Sherwood stated residents are still concerned about the location of the new Police Headquarters moving to the south area of the site as it was originally presented on the north area. She explained the Orangebrook golf course proposal should be received in February and at that time the residents can see what is included. My Hollywood Pride Event City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 Commissioner Sherwood announced the My Hollywood Pride event will take place on Saturday, January 22nd in Downtown Hollywood. 40. Vice Mayor Shuham, District 1 4:00 AM License Proposal Vice Mayor Shuham stated the Police Department is supposed to get back to the Commission with the recommendations on changing the 4:00 AM license hours for the clubs in downtown Hollywood. Vice Mayor Shuham stated she is looking forward to reviewing their recommendations. Lifeguard Stands Vice Mayor Shuham stated as explained at the CRA meeting the new lifeguard stands are having supply chain issues and also having to make changes due to the environment and style of the stands. The CRA is working with the City to ensure the issues are addressed. 1301 S Ocean Drive Vice Mayor Shuham stated she thought the P3 proposal for 1301 S Ocean Drive was supposed to be on today’s agenda. She questioned if it will be on the February 2nd agenda. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded it was not on this agenda and is in a pending status for the February agenda. As soon as there is a definitive answer available, the Commissioners, as well as the residents will be made aware. 1301 S Ocean Drive Beach Community Center Vice Mayor Shuham stated there are maintenance issues the City is struggling with regarding the repairs at the Hollywood Beach Community Center. There is a canopy missing on the playground, damage to the sign out front, issues with materials and staffing. Vice Mayor Shuham stated she feels the Beach Community Center and Park should be kept in good working order. 41. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Happy New Year Commissioner Anderson wished everyone a Happy New Year. Event Advertising Commissioner Anderson thanked the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event, and she would like to see more advertising for the event in order to have more residents City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 participate. Mayor Levy suggested having more outdoor advertising to let the residents know of up and coming events, something along the lines of a waterproof message board. Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Biederman and Commissioner Gruber supported the idea. Street Lights Commissioner Anderson stated the City needs more street lights in various areas. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Dumpster Commissioner Anderson stated the dumpster at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center needs to be cleaned. Property at 1930 Garfield Street Commissioner Anderson stated she has been talking about the property at 1930 Garfield Street for four months, and wants to know the status of the demolition, as the 30 days is up. Parking on Dixie Highway Commissioner Anderson stated parking on Dixie Highway needs to be addressed since tractor trailers and cars are parking in the residential areas. Container Homes Commissioner Anderson stated she would like to stop builders from using steel containers to build homes. Commissioner Anderson stated they are not attractive, builders are leaving all sorts of debris around the property and they are taking a long time to be completed. Mayor Levy requested for the Director of Development Services to respond to Commissioner Anderson’s concerns. Shiv Newaldess, Director of Development Services, responded to questions raised regarding shipping container homes. He explained the City does not have much input in the design of these container homes due to the fact that any property under four units or less goes straight to permitting and does not have to go through the Site Plan processing. Mayor Levy suggested having some guidelines for Container homes . Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Gruber supported the request. City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Commissioner Anderson stated the residents would like a picture of Dr . Martin Luther King, Jr. out front of the community center. Mayor Levy, Commissioner Gruber and Commissioner Sherwood supported the request. 42. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Commissioner Callari was absent. 43. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Happy New Year Commissioner Gruber welcomed everyone back and wished everyone a Happy New Year. 56th Avenue Commissioner Gruber stated 56th Avenue is looking beautiful. Landscaping on 56th Avenue Commissioner Gruber stated on 56th Avenue between Sheridan Street and Stirling Road, there was some landscaping removed and was supposed to be replaced. He questioned when this would be done. Mayor Levy stated the roadway plan for 56th Avenue includes landscaping for that area. Lighting Commissioner Gruber stated additional street lighting is needed in District four, specifically in Emerald Hills. 44. Mayor Levy Projects Mayor Levy stated as discussed at the CRA meeting this morning, there are a lot of projects coming to downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Beach, along with the GOB and surtax projects and improving roads and sidewalks. Pavement Repairs Mayor Levy stated there are sections of roads throughout the City that need repaving, and he wants to know if there are contracts available to fix City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 them. Pete Bienek, Director of Public Works, stated the City does not have vendors to handle smaller sections, and there is also a funding issue. Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, stated she has just looked at the pavement deterioration and it can be addressed under existing contracts. Mayor Levey stated the City needs a vendor that would be available to do “spot” pavement repairs since the vendor of record prefers to do larger repairs. Water Main Mayor Levy inquired about the status of the new water main on 26th Avenue, and when it will be done. Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, responded that the new water main bid is estimated to be brought forward in February and after that the project should start within three months. He also stated that the project is estimated to take about nine months. Homelessness Mayor Levy thanked Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, and the Police Department for aiding the homeless population, with the new Social Workers. My Hollywood Pride Event Mayor Levy invited everyone to attend My Hollywood Pride event this Saturday in downtown Hollywood starting at 11:00 AM. 45. City Attorney Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, had no further comment. 46. City Manager Lifeguard Stations Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the Department of Design and Construction Management is working on getting the last eight lifeguard stations installed before March 1st. We were experiencing glass and window supply chain challenges but staff has been able to work through the issues and the first 4 towers will be in place by next week. My Hollywood Pride Event City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, reiterated for everyone to attend the My Hollywood Pride event in downtown Hollywood this Saturday. Fiscal Retreat Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the annual Fiscal retreat will take place on January 27th at 1:00 PM. He asked the Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration to give a presentation on the upcoming financial trends and outlook. Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration, provided additional information on financial trends and the outlook for FY2023 kickoff. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 3:50 PM and returned at 3:52 PM. The Commission recessed at 4:46 PM and reconvened at 5:00 PM with Commissioner Callari absent. 37. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Lenora Mickey, 1035 Weeping Willow Way 2. Frances Pizzi, 650 S Park Road 3. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 4. Johna Giordano, 1705 Van Buren Street 5. Joy Brockman, 4517 Jefferson Street 6. Gary Brown, 1106 North 13th Court 7. Gary Kessler, 2428 McKinley Street 8. Drew Martin, 720 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth 9. Cassidy Molin, 4700 Sheridan Street 10. Noah Presti, 3321 Simms Street 11. Carmen Presti, 3321 Simms Street 12. Gloria Madelena, 1401 S Ocean Drive 13. Jonas Caulfield, 2236 Taylor Street 14. Jade Vinet, 1900 Van Buren 15. Rachel Shonfield, 5119 Roosevelt Street 16. Leonel Picun, 3815 Roosevelt Street 17. Kerry Sissclman, 5119 Roosevelt Street 18. Adriene Barman, Broward Sierra Club 19. Steven Naron, 1202 S Ocean Drive City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 47. The meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 17