Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 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 April 6, 2022 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 1:10 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 Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2022-080 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A First Amendment To The Interlocal Agreement For Guaranteed Partial Building Code Services With Broward County. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2022-081 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Repealing Resolution R-2021-268 And Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Interlocal Agreement With The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization And The Cities Of Pompano Beach And Plantation For The Creation Of The Metro Transportation Engineering And Construction Cooperative. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2022-085 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing A One Year Renewal Of Blanket Purchase Agreement No. PA600277 With Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. For Roadway, Drainage, And Miscellaneous Construction. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2022-086 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Approve The Attached Blanket Purchase Agreement To Dell Marketing L.P. For The Purchase Of Computers, Servers, Monitors, And Accessories Based On The State Of Florida Alternate Contract Source No.: 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS Amendment Number Three, For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $250,000.00 (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2022-087 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Approve The Blanket Purchase Agreement And Proposal Form From Dell Financial Services LLC To Lease 300 Dell Latitude 5520 Laptops With Maintenance Support For An Estimated Annual Cost Of $83,090.28 And An Estimated Total Cost Of $332,361.12 Over A Period Of Four Years (Best Interest). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2022-088 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement And Execute A Product Services Agreement, A Payment Services Agreement And All Other Applicable Documents With Active Network, LLC For Recreation Management Software Solution To Support Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Program Administration, In The Amount Not To Exceed $310,000.00 Over A Three-Year Period, Based Upon The City Of San Rafael, California Contract #00118811 In City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Purchasing Code (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2022-089 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Florida Department Of Transportation For The FY23 Work Zone Safety Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $50,000.00 In Order To Purchase A Speed Measurement Message Trailer And Fund Personnel Costs For Directed High Visibility Enforcement Operations; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Applicable Grant Documents. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2022-090 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Florida Department Of Transportation For The FY23 Speed And Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $62,000.00 In Order To Purchase Speed Measurement Devices And Fund Personnel Costs To Target Aggressive Drivers And Speeding Violators; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Applicable Grant Documents. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2022-091 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The Franchise Agreement With A Superior Towing Company For Citywide Wrecker Towing Service For An Additional Five Year Term. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2022-092 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Aclara Technologies LLC For The Purchase Of Star Fixed Network Automatic Meter Reading System City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Single Port And Dual Port Meter Transmission Units In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $372,140.76 Based Upon Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The Procurement Code (Best Interest); Amending The Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Operating Budget. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. R-2022-093 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 22-03 With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. For In-House Engineering Support Services, On An As-Needed Basis, In An Amount Not To Exceed $300,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 19. R-2022-094 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With VPR Construction Corporation For Construction Services Related To The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Building “A” Window Addition Project, In The Amount Of $118,210.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 20. R-2022-095 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew Blanket Purchase Agreement Number B003132 For The Third And Final Renewal With Allied Universal Corporation For Sodium Hydroxide For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $575,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 21. R-2022-096 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Release And Indemnification Agreement With Florida East Coast Railway, LLC To Provide Permission For The City To Enter The Railway’s Right-of-Way Property Between Sheridan Street, Mile Post 347+1320 (North End) And Pembroke Road Mile Post 349+4230 (South End) To Perform Landscape Maintenance. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 22. P-2022-09 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Muslim American Month, April 2022. Commissioner Anderson read the proclamation in recognition of Muslim American Month, April, 2022. Moien Mohamed, Deputy Ameer- Islamic Movement of Florida (IMOF), accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 23. P-2022-10 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Community Development Week, April 11-15, 2022. Commissioner Biederman read the proclamation in recognition of National Community Development Week, April 11-15, 2022. Donna Biederman, Community Development Coordinator, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. She introduced members of the Community Development Advisory Board. Jennifer Luciani, Vice Chair, Community Development Advisory Board, accepted the proclamation and reviewed some of the activities of the board that assists residents of the City. Steven Greenblatt, Vice President Russell Education, reviewed the agency activities that serve the students of the City. Susan Evans, Women In Distress, reviewed the agency activities that serve residents of the City. Marta Prada, Second Chance Society, reviewed the agency activities that serve the residents of the City. Steve Werthman, CEO, HOPE South Florida, reviewed the agency activities that serve the residents of the City. Katina Caraganis, Covenant House of Florida, reviewed the agency activities that serve the residents of the City. 24. P-2022-11 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Water Conservation Month, April 2022. Vice Mayor Shuham read the proclamation in recognition of Water City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Conservation Month, April 2022. Ali Parker, Outreach Coordinator, Public Utilities, accepted the proclamation, thanked the Commission for the recognition, and reviewed some of the conservation programs in the City. 25. P-2022-12 Presentation by Steve Geller, Broward County Commissioner, On A Land Use Plan For Affordable Housing And Transit-Oriented Development. Steve Geller, Broward County Commissioner, provided a presentation on a land use plan for affordable housing and transit-oriented development. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 2:28 PM and returned at 2:33 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among members of the Commission and Commissioner Geller. 27. R-2022-035 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Considering A Request For Review Of The City Commission’s Action Upholding The Termination Of The Privilege To Sell, Offer For Sale Or Deliver Or Permit To Be Consumed On The Premises Any Liquor, Beer Or Wine Beyond 12:00 Midnight On Any Day Of The Week At Amsterdam Bar And Restaurant, Pursuant To Section 113.25 Of The City Of Hollywood Code Of Ordinances. Joshua Rydell, Attorney for Amsterdam Bar, presented Amsterdam's Bar case for review of the termination of the privilege to sell and operate beyond 12:00 midnight. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, read the City Code which the Commission is considering today. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:49 PM and returned at 2:52 PM. Gregg Rossman, Attorney for Hollywood Police, presented the City's case for the termination of the privilege to sell and operate beyond 12:00 midnight. Gerry Lopez, Part Owner of Amsterdam Bar, responded to questions asked of him by the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Shuham, to take no action on the termination. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 28. R-2022-097 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Adopting The Department Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Marina Master Plan For Purposes Of Future Development Of The City’s Marina And Surrounding Area. David Vasquez, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, introduced Jacqueline Brower, Moffatt & Nichol. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 3:37 PM. Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Shuham and left the meeting at 3:37 PM, he returned at 3:39 PM. Jacqueline Brower, Moffatt & Nichol, reviewed the Marina Master Plan process and the final recommendations. Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 3:40 PM and returned at 3:42 PM. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 3:44 PM. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 3:54 PM and returned at 3:58 PM. Extensive discussion ensued among Ms. Brower and members of the Commission. Chuck Smith, Dockside Power, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among staff, Ms. Brower and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 28A. P-2022-13 Presentation By Commissioner Traci Callari And The Youth Ambassadors On Their Experience At The 2022 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference And Program Updates. City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Commissioner Callari introduced the Hollywood Youth Ambassadors. Arthur Codrington, Verlanda Jean-Jaques, Gianna Villella, Ashley Dorvilus, and Maria Funes provided a presentation on their experience at the 2022 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference and program. Henry Lumpkins, Resource Officer, Youth Ambassador Liaison, commended all the Youth Ambassadors on their trip to Tallahassee, they were very attentive. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. 7. R-2022-082 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 and Agreement With AE Engineering, Inc. For Professional Construction Engineering And Inspection Services For Surtax Project BC-HYLWD-FY2020-00002 In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $112,740.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, explained the intent of the resolution and responded to questions raised by the Commission. Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2022-083 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 and Agreement With Tectonic Group International, LLC For Professional Construction Engineering And Inspection Services For Surtax Project BC-HYLWD-FY2020-00001 In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $289,118.32. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 9. R-2022-084 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 and Agreement With CES Consultants, Inc. For Professional Construction Engineering And Inspection Services For Surtax Project BC-HYLWD-FY2020-00003 In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $127,329.85. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 29. PO-2021-09 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The City's Comprehensive Plan By Changing The Land Use Designation For Property Located At 2609 North 26th Avenue And The Adjacent Parcels To The North And West, 200 & 300 Oakwood Lane, 1 Oakwood Boulevard And The Adjacent Parcel To The South, 2, 2800, 2900, 2906, 2908-2914, 2940, 3000, 3120, 3215, 3350, 3401, 3501-3881, 3800, 3901-3921, 4001-4101, 4100, And 4150 Oakwood Boulevard, 2700 Stirling Road, And Oakwood Boulevard, Generally Located South Of Stirling Road And East Of Interstate 95 From The Land Use Designation Of General Business And Open Space And Recreation To Activity Center (Oakwood Activity Center); Amending The City’s Land Use Map To Reflect The Changes. (20-L-32) The Commission recessed at 4:57 PM and reconvened at 5:03 with Commissioner Biederman absent. Vice Mayor Shuham declared a conflict of interest as her husband provides legal representation for the applicant and left the meeting at 5:03 PM. 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. Commissioner Biederman returned to the meeting at 5:04 PM. Dennis Mele, attorney for the applicant, explained the intent of the ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Abstain: Vice Mayor Shuham Enactment No: O-2022-04 26. PO-2022-04 An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 99 Of The Code Of Ordinances; Prohibiting Tents; Amending Distance Requirements For Canopies; Prohibiting Bicycles Greater Than 48 Inches Wide; Prohibiting Low-Profile Recumbent Cycles with a Wheel Diameter of Less than 24 Inches; Establishing Beach Closing Hours. Vice Mayor Shuham returned to the meeting at 5:09 PM. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes and opened the public hearing. Elena Hershey, Hollywood Beach Business Association, expressed personal opinions/concerns. There being no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Jeff Devlin, Assistant Chief of Police, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Bogoan Corsovic, Lieutenant Beach Safety, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance with a June 1st effective date. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Vice Mayor Shuham withdrew her motion. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance with an June 1st effective date; to delete the last sentence in (A)(7); and delete the section on beach closing. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Nay: Commissioner Biederman Enactment No: O-2022-05 34. R-2022-098 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The 2021-2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement With The Broward County Police Benevolent Association. George Keller, Deputy City Manager, explained the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 35. R-2022-099 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 ARC 22-04 With Arcadis U.S., Inc., To Provide Professional Engineering Services Related To The Water Master Plan Update - Phase 2, In An Amount Not To Exceed $537,140.00. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 36. R-2022-100 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 CDM 22-01 With CDM Smith, Inc. To Provide Professional Engineering Services Related To Stormwater Master Plan - Phase 2, In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,345,974.00. Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, introduced the item. City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 John Goldman, Branch Manager for Stormwater Master Plan, along with Mike Schmidt, gave a presentation on the proposed project. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Tom Mack, Stormwater Master Plan, responded to concerns raised. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 37. R-2022-101 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Accepting And Ratifying Staff’s Recommendation For Bid No. IFB-4709-22-SS, A Bid For Fiscal Year 2022 Bank Loan; Accepting The Response Of Webster Bank, N.A. For Loans To Pay The Remaining Balance Of The Amount Stipulated In The Settlement Agreement Between The City And The Board Of Trustees Of The City Of Hollywood Employees’ Retirement Fund And To Finance The Acquisition Of Municipal Vehicles; Authorizing The Loans And The Related Issuance Of Electric Franchise Fee Revenue Note, Taxable Series 2022A And Electric Franchise Fee Revenue Note, Series 2022B, In The Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $10,000,000.00; Awarding The Notes; Approving Execution And Delivery Of A Loan Agreement And The Notes In Connection With Such Loans; Authorizing Proper Officers And Employees To Take All Actions Necessary In Connection With The Issuance Of The Notes. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 6:05 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Sherwood was absent. 30. PO-2022-06 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article 9 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Entitled “Vehicular Use Area Landscaping” By Amending Section 9.4 Entitled “Minimum Landscape Requirements For Single Family Residences” To Eliminate The Value Threshold Requirements For Construction Or Renovation. (20-T-43) Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, explained the intent of the ordinance. Commissioner Sherwood returned to the meeting at 6:12 PM. City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 6:18 PM and returned at 6:20 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance with additional language for Section 9.4.A. to add additions and site improvements that impact 50% or more of the site area. 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-2022-07 31. PO-2022-07 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 106 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Trees” To Update The Requirements For Tree Removal. Azita Bermadhi, City Engineer, explained the intent of the ordinance. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 6:25 PM and returned at 6:30 PM Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 6:31 PM and returned at 6:33 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Dr Wazir Ishmael, City Manager provided additional information. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, 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-2022-08 32. PO-2022-08 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 155 Of The Code Of Ordinance Entitled “Basic Land Improvement Code” To Update The Requirements Under Driveways And Aprons And Update Certain Provisions For Operational Purposes. Azita Behmadi, City Engineer, explained the intent of the ordinance. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. John Chidsey, Code Compliance Manager, responded questions raised. 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 Biederman, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance in Section (A) to add additions and site improvements that impact 50% or more of the site area; Section (E) to change "smooth" to "level". 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-2022-09 City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 33. PO-2022-09 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 129,"Shopping Carts" Of The Code Of Ordinances Creating New Sections Entitled “Retrieval Plan” And “Plan Submission And Review”. John Chidsey, Code Compliance Manager, explained the intent of the ordinance. Idelma Quintana, Hollywood Gardens West Homeowners Association, expressed personal opinions/concerns. 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 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-2022-10 38. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Playland Estates Commissioner Gruber stated the entrance to Playland Estates on 441 is extremely dark. This issue might be an oversight by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) when the dry retention area was installed and the businesses were removed. Commissioner Gruber asked for staff to look into this issue. Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, responded that staff will contact FDOT. Cathy and Bob Anderson Park Commissioner Gruber requested an update on the construction of Cathy and Bob Anderson Park. Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, explained the playground is complete, however the sidewalk has a trip hazard that needs to be addressed. The sidewalk should be completed in the next few weeks. City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Mara Giulianti Park Commissioner Gruber stated a student wanted to plant a flower garden in honor of Officer Andy Chirino at Mara Giulianti Park. He asked staff to work with the student and provide the timeline for the upcoming construction. Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, responded there is no timeline at this moment since the City is waiting on the manufacturer and when they will have the equipment available. He suggested the student could plant the flowers under the sign for Officer Andy Chirino. Community Garden By Oak Lake Park Commissioner Gruber stated the Community Garden by Oak Lake Park has gone unused and asked when will it be re opened. Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, explained local high school students cleaned it up, and the garden is open. Anyone who wants a plant bed should contact the department. 39. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 City Improvements Commissioner Biederman stated he likes to see all the improvements throughout the City. Walgreens on Johnson Street Commissioner Biederman announced the Walgreens building at the corner of Johnson Street and 441 is scheduled for demolition over the next week. Marshmallow Drop Commissioner Biederman announced on Sunday at Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street, the City will be hosting the Spring Marshmallow Drop, where 30,000 marshmallows will be dropped from a helicopter for the kids to pick up. Commissioner Biederman also stated the Boulevard Heights Neighborhood Association will be putting together 50 Easter baskets to give away at an Easter egg hunt. Wonders of the Sea Commissioner Biederman stated he joined the Vice Mayor of Broward County at the sailing of the largest ship in the world, “Wonder of the Seas”. Commissioner Biederman stated Joseph Young could not have imagined that there would be a ship that would house more people than City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 our City, it holds 8,000 passengers and employs 2,500 crew members. 40. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Commissioner Sherwood’s Resignation Commissioner Sherwood read a statement announcing her upcoming resignation, stating that she will be stepping down two years early, effective November 30, 2022 due to taking care of her ill daughter. She explained she did not make this decision lightly, but she did so now, so a replacement City Commissioner can be elected in November. Mayor Levy thanked Commissioner Sherwood for her years of service to the City. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, reviewed the City Charter as it pertains to Commissioners domicile. He explained that Commissioner Sherwood plans to remain domicile in the City. 41. Vice Mayor Shuham, District 1 Commissioner Sherwood Vice Mayor Shuham thanked Commissioner Sherwood for informing everyone of her decision and her years of service and sent her heartfelt wishes for her daughter, Mindy. Hollywood Historical Society Vice Mayor Shuham thanked the Hollywood Historical Society for the film shown at Cinema Paradiso entitled “The Grand Lady” about the history of the Hollywood Beach Hotel. Art & Culture Center Vice Mayor Shuham thanked the Hollywood Art & Culture Center for the film series they are holding called “The Open Dialogue”, about the LGBTQ+ community called “Black Voices, Black Stories”. Sheridan Street Bridge Closure Vice Mayor Shuham stated the date the Sheridan Street Bridge was to be closed for construction, has now been re-scheduled for May. Thank You Vice Mayor Shuham thanked CERT and Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, for her CPR training. The class was held over the weekend and had a large crowd, but it was very well done. Beach Sweep City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Vice Mayor Shuham announced the Beach Sweep on Saturday at 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Charnow Park, volunteers are needed and welcomed. Ramadan Vice Mayor Shuham wished everyone a Happy Ramadan. 42. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Speeding on Ely Boulevard Commissioner Anderson stated in the last three years, five residents have lost their lives due to speeding on Ely Boulevard. Commissioner Anderson thanked the City Manager’s Office, and Ana Garcia, Dania City Manager, and Tamara James, Dania Beach Mayor, for working on a traffic calming study for Ely Boulevard. The Florida Department of Transportation has upgraded the SW 12th Avenue C-Slip project. As a result, the project timeline will be expedited and it will relieve the City of Dania Beach and the City of Hollywood from managing this project. Clean Up Commissioner Anderson stated the area at Taft Street and Dixie Highway needs to be cleaned up. Commissioner Anderson would like staff to look into this issue. Thank You Commissioner Anderson thanked the Community Development Division for all their help and services to the residents. 43. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Pickle Ball Courts Commissioner Callari requested Commission support for more pickle ball courts at Stan Goldman Memorial Park. Residents are requesting more courts at the park. Justice Skate Park Renaming Commissioner Callari announced on Sunday was the renaming of the Justice Skate Park. There was well over 500 people that came to participate and it was amazing. Improvements Commissioner Callari stated during today’s meeting about various improvements, everyone can see that it takes a long time to get these projects done and now there are many things happening in District 3 and throughout the City. City of Hollywood Page 18 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Dumpster Enclosures Commissioner Callari requested staff address the lack of dumpster enclosures around Grant Street and 26th Avenue. YMCA Crosswalk Commissioner Callari requested Commission support for the YMCA/Rotary Park crosswalk. Children use this crosswalk a lot and it is very hazardous. Mayor Levy stated he supports this request. Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, provided an up on the Broward County approval process, the issue is they have determined it does not warrant a crossing. Staff will ask them to revaluate. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, explained if the City places the crossing and someone is injured the City can be sued. Apology Commissioner Callari apologized for her mistakes and actions at the last City Commission meeting. Commissioner Sherwood Commissioner Callari wished Commissioner Sherwood the best. 44. Mayor Levy Newspaper Publication Flyers Mayor Levy stated a resident continues to write to him about the newspaper publication flyers that are delivered without subscription . Mayor Levy stated the City Attorney's Office looked at other jurisdictions and found the City Pompano Beach’s ordinance which has a provision on unsolicited publications to allow residents to decline receiving these any further. Mayor Levy requested Commission support for a similar ordinance. Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Gruber supported this request. Consul General of Romania Mayor Levy stated when the Consul General of Romania was in Hollywood he asked to donate a piece of Romania public art to the City, and he suggested it be displayed at Young Circle ArtsPark. They need a letter from the Mayor, that the City, accepts the offer of art from the Romanian community. City of Hollywood Page 19 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 George Keller, Deputy City Manager for Public Safety, stated staff has researched various locations, but the ArtsPark is the desirable location. The consensus of the City Commission was for Mayor Levy to sign the letter, however not for a bust or personality, and the art must be approved by the City Commission. COVID Memorial Mayor Levy stated State Representative Marie Woodson spoke about having a COVID Memorial and the Commission had supported the idea. Mayor Levy suggested locations at War Memorial at City Hall Circle; Dr . Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at the ArtsPark, or a larger monument where residents can submit their loved ones names. Commissioner Biederman offered Montella Park or Boulevard Heights Community Center Park since these parks do not have much going on . Commissioner Biederman also suggested the City’s engraved brick program could be used as part of the memorial. Commissioner Callari suggested making a community effort by working with Memorial Regional Hospital or the City of Dania Beach. Vice Mayor Shuham left the meeting at 8:07 PM and returned at 8:10 PM. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 8:09 PM. Mayor Levy asked staff to work with Representative Woodson on the memorial. Salsa Festival Mayor Levy announced the Salsa Festival on April 9th at the ArtsPark, with a proclamation ceremony at 4:00 PM. 45. City Attorney Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 4:00 PM regarding the Yarsolav Farber vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney and outside counsel Larry Davis and Mat Hatfield. City of Hollywood Page 20 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 46. City Manager Port Everglades Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, addressed Commissioner Biederman’s comments regarding Port Everglades, the cruise ship and commended his staff for their research. Spark Hollywood Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the City and The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce are partnering to host the 2022 SPARK Pitch Competition. Applications are now being accepted. SPARK aims to bridge the gap between investors, businesses and entrepreneurs. Various City Improvements Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an update of various City improvements done to date, of which most are GO BOND projects. Beach Sweep Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Beach Sweep will be taking place on Saturday at Charnow Park. This event will be a monthly occurrence. Commissioner Sherwood Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked Commissioner Sherwood for her service to the City and residents. 47. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 21