Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:00 AM 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 March 16, 2022 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 10:09 AM 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 Callari, seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2022-071 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind The Renewal Of Flood Insurance Policies With Hartford Fire Insurance Company For Various Locations For An Amount Not-To-Exceed $58,427.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2022-072 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 Holland Park Project, A General Obligation Bond Project. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 7. R-2022-073 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 Stan Goldman Restroom Renovation Project. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2022-074 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew Blanket Purchase Agreement PA600323 For A Stretcher Maintenance Service Plan To Stryker Sales In An Amount Not To Exceed $28,654.77 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The City’s Purchasing Ordinance (Best Interest). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2022-075 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To ARC Acquisition US, Inc. For The Purchase Of Mobile Computer Mounting Hardware And Installation Services For Eight Fire Department Vehicles For An Estimated Amount Of $32,945.34 (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2022-076 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Two Order Forms With Global Software, LLC, D/B/A Insightsoftware, For The Purchase Of Spreadsheet Server Software Licenses In An Estimated Amount Of $496,921.67 Over A Five Year Term (Sole Source). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2022-077 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Office Of The Attorney General, State Of Florida, To Receive The Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Victims Of Crime Act Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, Said Grant In An Approximate Amount City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 Of $104,498.52; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2022-078 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Blanket Purchase Agreements With David Mancini & Sons, Inc. And Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc. For Stormwater Construction, In A Total Aggregate Amount Not To Exceed $1,100,000.00, Based Upon The City Of Fort Lauderdale’s Bid Number 12504-613 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The City’s Procurement Code (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2022-079 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Enterprise FM Trust, A Delaware Statutory Trust, And Execute An Open-End (Equity) Lease Rate Quote No. 6171407 For The Lease Of Vehicles In An Estimated Total Amount of $193,335.24 For A 14 Month Term, Based Upon Sourcewell Contract #060618-EFM 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 Commissioner Sherwood, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2022-037 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Comprehensive Agreement, A Ground Lease, And Easements Between The City Of Hollywood, Florida And PRH 1301 S Ocean Drive, LLC, A Subsidiary Of The Related Group, For The Redevelopment Of The Site Located At 1301 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida. Mayor Levy explained the order of the proceedings. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an introduction of the item. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications and Economic Development, provided a presentation on the modifications of the business terms. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 Shiv Newaldess, Director of Development Services, provided a presentation on the revenue projections Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration, reviewed the financial needs and the City's financial health. Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, reviewed the compatibility and consistency. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided legal review. Steve Zelkowitz, City's Outside Counsel, provided additional review of the legal provisions including leasehold mortgage protections, deemed approval conditions, parent Guaranty, sovereign immunity, and indemnity. Ed Dion, Outside Counsel, provided additional review of the definitive agreement revision. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, summarized the changes to the comprehensive agreement and ground lease. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Joy Brockman, 4517 Jefferson Street 2. Ron Sussman, 4001 South Ocean Drive 3. Gary Brown, 1106 N 13th Court 4. Donna Greene, 526 N. Rainbow Drive 5. Robert Klausner, Attorney for Police and Fire Pensions 6. Mark Ross, 5622 Harding Street 7. Therese Fortnash, 2642 Taylor Street 8. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street 9. Siobhan McLaughlin, 1409 Rodman Street Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 11:39 AM and returned at 11:41 AM. 10. Lori Tofexis, 1318 VanBuren Street 11. Drew Martin, Sierra Club, Lake Worth, FL 12. Jack Izzo, 4109 Jackson Street 13. Rita Lipof, 2157 N 14th Avenue 14. Brian Schuster, 1458 Jackson Street 15. Sabal Schuster, 1458 Jackson Street City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 16. Frank DeRisi, Hollywood Beach Civic Association 17. Lia Baker, 2419 McKinley Street 18. Grant Cleveland, 2101 S Ocean Drive 19. Costanza Villiers-Furze, 1511 Grant Street 20. Jim Silvernale, 3444 Buchanan Street 21. Mary Jo Mosca, 1517 Plunkett Street 22. Rachel Schonfield, 5119 Roosevelt Street 23. Lenora Mickey, 1035 Weeping Willow Way Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Shuham and left the meeting at 12:22 PM, he returned at 12:24 PM. 24. Joseph Mickey, 1035 Weeping Willow Way 25. Michelle Carroll, 528 N. Luna Court 26. Anja Glassner, 930 Doveplum Court 27. Stephanie Cosby, 1106 N 13th Court Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 12:36 PM and returned at 12:37 PM. 28. Kerry Sisselman, 5119 Roosevelt Street 29. Aniela McGuinness, 5408 Cleveland Street 30. Jenny Wrenschel, 1320 N 70 Way 31. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Ave 32. Cat Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 33. William Jepson, 1050 S Northlake Drive 34. Yaz Martinez, PBA Representative 35. Douglas Eney, 317 Palm Street 36. Mark Butler, 1930 Jackson Street The Commission recessed at 1:04 PM and reconvened at 1:54 PM with all members of the Commission present. 37. Jon Kowalsky, 310 N 69 Way 38. Deborah Oakes, 2743 Lincoln Street 39. Steve Werthman, 1445 Jackson Street 40. Emilio Benitez, 3400 N Surf Road 41. Jeff Marano, 3250 Hollywood Blvd 42. Danny Ruiz, 3250 Hollywood Blvd 43. Andrew Laframboise, 3250 Hollywood Blvd 44. Isabel Llopart, 308 Monroe Street 45. Shirley Ginter, 1261 S Ocean Drive 46. Dawn Schonwetter, 3189 Cleveland Street 47. Dale Bruschi, 920 Washington Street 48. Michael Braverman, Counsel for Broward County Police Benevolent City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 Association 49. Marilyn Lieberman, 4800 Hillcrest Lane 50. Steven Naron, 1201 S Ocean Drive 51. Paul Helker, 2101 S Ocean Drive Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:42 PM and returned at 2:45 PM. 52. Lizabeth Solomon, 1201 S Ocean Drive 53. Jody Smith, 2508 VanBuren Street 54. Brigitte Bedard Schreiber, 1151 West Lake Street 55. Isabel Barney, 426 N Ocean Drive 56. Steve Welsch, 2443 Fillmore Street 57. Laurie Schecter, 4500 N Surf Road The Commission recessed at 3:02 PM and reconvened at 3:14 PM with all members of the Commission present. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to concerns raised by the public. Carter McDowell, Attorney for The Related Group, responded to questions raised by the public. Shiv Newaldass, Director of Development Services, responded to questions raised by the public. Extensive discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution. Extensive discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Gary Saul, on behalf of the Developer, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information on settlement agreements. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Ed Dion, City's Outside Counsel, responded to questions raised by the City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Vice Mayor Shuham left the meeting 4:49 PM and returned at 5:01 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 5:02 PM and returned at 5:10 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 5:24 PM and returned at 5:35 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Eric Fordin, Managing Director, The Related Group, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to amend the Resolution to have the Related Group pays legal fees if the City is sued; the design comes to the Commission for approval; that there be no overhead profit between Related and its own entities. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Commissioner Callari asked for The Related Group to consider placing the E-911 tower on the project. Chris O'Briem, Police Chief, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Eroc Fordin, Managing Director, The Related Group. responded stating they would work with Broward County to have a tower on the roof of the building. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 6:51 PM and returned at 6:53 PM. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 Extensive discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 6:53 PM and returned at 6:58 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 7:18 PM and returned at 7:30 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 7:33 PM and returned at 7:35 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: On roll call vote, the motion to amend the resolution by Vice Mayor Shuham to amend the contract documents to make sure Related pays the legal fees, any design changes go to the City Commission, and that there is no overhead profit between Related and their own entities, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari carried: Aye: Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Nay: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson ACTION: On roll call vote, the Resolution as amended carried: Aye: Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Nay: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson 15. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 1. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue 2. Rita Lipof, 2157 N 14th Avenue 3. Lizabeth Solomon, 1201 S Ocean Drive 4. Cat Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street 5. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street 16. Commissioner Callari, District 3 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Commissioner Callari stated the St. Patrick’s Day parade was a great event. Sal Oliveri/Veterans Park Commissioner Callari stated she received an email from a resident regarding the Sal Oliveri/Veterans Park improvements and how it is a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. Commissioner Callari stated she also received another email within 24 hours from a resident stating the upgrades to Sal Olivieri/Veterans Park were terrible and that there are not enough activities and the neighborhood kids are bored. She stated ultimately, we cannot please everyone all the time, all we can do it try. Garbage Commissioner Callari stated between 26th Avenue, along I 95 there has been complaints of it being a dumping ground. She stated the area has improved, so thank you to the Department of Public Works and WastePro for all their efforts. Garbage Containers/Dumpers Enclosures Commissioner Callari stated that the City has implemented a requirement to have enclosures for large garbage containers /dumpsters and she wants to see this enforced. Air BnB Commissioner Callari stated she has received numerous complaints regarding homes being used as Air BnBs, and some of them are not even registered. She wants to increase code enforcement during times such as spring break when there are more rentals then usual. Hollywood Youth Ambassadors Commissioner Callari stated the Hollywood Youth Ambassadors will be attending the April 6th Commission meeting to present their experiences in Tallahassee. Rotary Park Opening Baseball Day Commissioner Callari stated Rotary Park had its opening day for City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 baseball, and there is a remarkable softball program also at Rotary Park . These programs have created values by engaging our youth in the community. Hollywood Happy Days Commissioner Callari announced the Hollywood Happy Days will take place on May 2nd, they are currently looking for talent for the night from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the ArtsPark. 17. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Happy Purim Commissioner Gruber wished everyone a Happy Purim. Happy St Patrick’s Day Commissioner Gruber wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow. Landscaping On 46th Avenue Commissioner Gruber stated the landscaping on 46th Avenue is incomplete and needs to be completed from Casper Court to Stirling Road. He asked staff to send someone out to take a look. Landscaping Commissioner Gruber stated landscaping has been done in the medians on the different through streets. Next will be Stirling Road which will be done in May, 2022. 18. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 South Broward Drainage District Commissioner Biederman thanked Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, for meeting him at South Broward Drainage District. Commissioner Biederman stated he is setting up a meeting with the District to negotiate some partnerships to enhance drainage in District 5. KAPOW Commissioner Biederman gave a shout out to KAPOW. KAPOW is a civic engagement program in schools that explains to students what is the career path to becoming a public official or public servant. 19. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Parking Lot By Post Office City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 Commissioner Sherwood stated she requested information, and would like an answer, regarding the parking lot by the US Post Office, across from the Fred Lippman Community Center. Street Lighting In Hollywood Gardens West Commissioner Sherwood stated street lighting is needed in Hollywood Gardens West, especially around the circles, so that people stop driving through them. Financial Urgency Commissioner Sherwood stated she requested information from George Keller, Deputy City Manager, and Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, to prove information to Ann Ralston that financial urgency was real and how it happened. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Commissioner Sherwood wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. 20. Vice Mayor Shuham, District 1 Voting on Amendment Vice Mayor Shuham stated she voted against her own amendment on R-2022-037 because she was concerned it would lock her into supporting the main motion. Condominium Safety Regulations Vice Mayor Shuham stated the State Legislature has failed to take action on Condominium Inspections and Safety after the Surfside collapse. Vice Mayor Shuham requested support from the Commission, as the City could be a leader on this issue. She wants staff to look at Broward County recommendations, Florida Engineering Society, Florida Bar and any other organizations and work with the City of Hallandale Beach and others on how to improve our condominium safety regulations. Commissioner Callari, Commissioner Biederman, Commissioner Anderson, and Commissioner Gruber supported the request. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Vice Mayor Shuham stated the St. Patrick’s Day parade was amazing. Dumpster Funk Concert Vice Mayor Shuham stated the Dumpster Funk concert by the Rhythm Foundation was truly amazing. Today’s Vote On R-2022-037 City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 Vice Mayor Shuham stated she feels bad about the vote today on R-2022-037. However, she supports her Commission and will move forward to make the project the best it can be. Vice Mayor Shuham thanked all the resident’s that came forward and spoke on the project. Happy Purim Vice Mayor Shuham wished everyone a Happy Purim. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Vice Mayor Shuham wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. 21. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Naming for Officer Shivers and Officer Saunders Commissioner Anderson requested Commission support to name the Network Center in Liberia, which is now the Department of Design and Construction Management building, the Frankie Shivers and R.D. (Jake) Saunders Network Center. She stated that 30 years ago, in September, 1982, Officer Frankie Shivers died after responding as a backup officer to car accident location, and Officer R.D. (Jake) Saunders was the first black officer who was only allowed to police in the Liberia area. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to waive the procedural requirements and have the naming of the Network Center named after Frankie Shivers and R.D. (Jake) Saunders Network Center come back to the Commission for a vote. On voice vote the unanimously. (7-0) 22. Mayor Levy Rotary Park Email Commissioner Callari read an email about the softball program at Rotary Park. Happy Purim Mayor Levy wished everyone a Happy Purim. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Mayor Levy wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Lent Mayor Levy wished everyone a good Lenten season. Median Landscape Project City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 Mayor Levy requested Commission support to have a presentation on the landscape project on State Roads Hollywood Boulevard, Sheridan Street, and Stirling Road as he thinks the landscaping is sub-standard. Commissioner Sherwood, Commissioner Gruber, Commissioner Biederman, and Commissioner Callari all supported the request. 1301 Project Mayor Levy spoke about the 1301 Project and the residents who came into speak and explained his comment on slanted messaging from some people which caused automated emails in one direction. 23. City Attorney Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM regarding the Michael Uminsky vs. 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 Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 3:30 PM regarding the Amalfi Uribe vs. 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 Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM regarding the Robert Lawrenve Cleaver vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Litigation Counsel John Wien. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. 24. City Manager Body Camera Funding City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes March 16, 2022 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Congresswoman Federicka Wilson for all their help in obtaining approvals for the funding for our Police Department body camera program. 1301 Project Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked everyone involved who worked on the 1301 P3 Project agreements. There is still a long way to go to obtain all the other approvals. Happy Purim Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a Happy Purim. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. 25. The meeting adjourned at 8:39 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 14