Muyni
← Back to Hollywood

Regular City Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Hollywood, FL · May 4, 2022

AgendaMinutes

Minutes

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 4, 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 May 4, 2022 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 1:12 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida. 1. Moment of Silence 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families 4. Roll Call Present: 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: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2022-122 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 Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2022-123 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The 2022 Amendment To The Interlocal Agreement With Broward County Regarding Additional Local Option Gas Tax On Motor Fuel, And The 2022 Amendment To The Interlocal Agreement With Broward County Regarding Additional Local Option Gas Tax On Motor Fuel For Transit. City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2022-125 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission’s 2022 Boating Improvement Program Grant For Holland Park Boat Ramp Improvement Project In The Amount Of $200,000.00; Authorizing The Required 5% Matching Funds To Be Paid From In-Kind Staff Services; Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement With The Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Other Applicable Grant Documents; Amending The Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2022-126 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Florida Inland Navigation District 2022 Waterways Assistance Program Grant For Funding The Holland Park Boat Ramp Project In The Amount Of $200,000.00; Authorizing The Required One-To-One Matching Funds To Be Paid From The Pending Award Of The Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission’s 2022 Boating Improvement Program Grant; Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement With The Florida Inland Navigation District; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Other Applicable Grant Documents; And Amending The Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2022-127 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Greenberg Traurig, P.A., For Legal Services In Utilities Matters, In An Amount Not To Exceed $500,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2022. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2022-128 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The State Of Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services 2021 Urban And Community Forestry Grant, In The Amount Of $25,500.00, For The Completion Of A Citywide Tree Inventory; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents For The Tree Inventory Project. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2022-129 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ranking Firms To Provide Energy Performance Contracting For Citywide Use; Authorizing Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate An Agreement With The Highest-Ranked Firm, Noresco, LLC, For Consideration And Approval By The City Commission At A Later Date. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2022-121 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement In Litigation Styled Yaroslav Farber v. City Of Hollywood, Et. Al. Vice Mayor Shuham declared a voting conflict as she is a named party in the case, she left the meeting at 1:15 PM. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Shuham declared a voting conflict. 15. P-2022-20 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Hatzalah South Florida Day, May 4, 2022. Vice Mayor Shuham returned to the meeting at 1:16 PM. Commissioner Gruber read the proclamation in recognition of Hatzalah South Florida Day, May 4, 2022. Dan Brooker, Fire Chief, introduced Andre Roitman. Andre Roitman, Hatzalah South Florida, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 16. P-2022-21 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Jewish American Heritage Month, May 2022. Vice Mayor Shuham read the proclamation in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, May 2022. Rabbi Yaacov Laredo accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 17. P-2022-22 A Proclamation In Recognition Of The 74th Anniversary Of Israel’s Independence Day, May 5, 2022. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of the 74th Anniversary of Israel's Independence Day, May 5, 2022. Consel General Maor Elbaz-Starinsky accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 18. P-2022-23 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Haitian American Heritage Month, May 2022. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of Haitian American Heritage Month, May 2022. State Representative Marie Woodson accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 19. P-2022-24 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Economic Development Week - May 9-13, 2022. Commissioner Anderson read the proclamation in recognition of National Economic Development Week, May 9-13, 2022. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. Marie Suarez, Executive Director of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, explained how the Chamber supports local businesses. Herb Conde-Parlato, Economic Development Manager, provided a presentation on economic development programs. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 1:51 PM and returned at 1:53 PM. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 20. P-2022-25 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Public Service Recognition Week, May 1 - 7, 2022. Commissioner Biederman read the proclamation in recognition of Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7, 2022. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 1:59 PM and returned at 2:01 PM. Jennifer Solinger, Human Resource Administrator, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 21. P-2022-26 Presentation Of The Diamond Service Award Nominees And The One Diamond Service Award Recipient By The Diamond Service Award Selection Committee. Recognition Of The May 2022 Team Diamond Award Recipients By The City Manager. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, presented the Diamond Service Award to Raelin Storey, Director of Communications Marketing and Economic Development. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications Marketing and Economic Development, accepted the award and thanked the Commission, City Manager and her colleagues for the recognition. Tami Thornton, Assistant Director of Human Resources, read the commendation which resulted in the Police Department Peer Support group being recognized with the Team Diamond Service Award. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided information on the team diamond service award. Lieutenant Karen Zorsky accepted the award on behalf of the team and thanked the City Manager for the recognition. 22. P-2022-27 A Proclamation In Recognition of National Drinking Water Week, May 1-7, 2022. Arthur Covington, Youth Ambassador, read the proclamation in recognition of National Drinking Water Week, May 1-7, 2022. Ali Parker, Outreach Coordinator, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 23. P-2022-28 Presentation Of Awards By Ali Parker, Public Utilities Outreach Coordinator, To The Winners Of The 2022 City Of Hollywood, Florida City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 Water Conservation Poster Contest. Ali Parker, Outreach Coordinator, presented awards to the various winners of the 2022 City of Hollywood Water Conservation Poster Contest. 8. R-2022-106 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 Agreement With Broward County For The Administration Of The City’s First-Time Home Buyer Program In Order To Increase The Administrative Fee Funding Amount From $139,965.50 To $479,993.00 And Extend The Term From Two Years to Four Years. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Anthony Grisby, Community Development Manager, responded to questions raised by the public. Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Shuham and left the meeting at 2:59 PM, he returned at 3:01 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 24. 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) 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 left the meeting at 3:06 PM. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 Aye: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Biederman Enactment No: O-2022-07 25. 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. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Biederman Enactment No: O-2022-08 26. 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. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 Aye: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Biederman Enactment No: O-2022-09 27. 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”. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Gruber, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Biederman Enactment No: O-2022-10 9. R-2022-124 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And, If Awarded, Accept Funding From The Broward County Transportation Surtax Fund To Implement Various Capital Improvement Projects; And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Any And All Applicable Program Documents Associated With The Broward County 2022 Transportation Surtax Fund Applications. Commissioner Biederman returned to the meeting at 3:11 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, provided a presentation on the intent of the resolution. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:24 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Shiv Newaldass, Director of Development Services, provided additional information. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, responded to concerns raised. Commissioner Callari returned to the meeting at 3:28 PM. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 28. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Old Bank of America Building Commissioner Sherwood stated since the old Bank of America building located on the corner of Washington Street and 441 was purchased, the building and its surrounding area looks terrible due to it being littered with lots of trash. Commissioner Sherwood would like staff to contact the owner and see if there is something that can be done to clean up the area. Landscape Commissioner Sherwood stated the residents of Van Buren Street near 46th Avenue would like more trees and more landscape. 29. Vice Mayor Shuham, District 1 Diamond Service Award Vice Mayor Shuham congratulated Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, in receiving the Diamond Service Award. Vice Mayor Shuham stated that Raelin is the embodiment of live, love, learn, play and invest in your City. Holland Park Vice Mayor Shuham thanked Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, for the grant applications for Holland Park. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 938 Johnson Street Vice Mayor Shuham thanked Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, for all his hard work on 938 Johnson Street. After many years, the house at 938 Johnson Street has finally been torn down, and it is very refreshing for residents to see things happening and it is very much appreciated. Broward County Agenda Items Vice Mayor Shuham requested a brief summary of the Broward County agenda items that would impact the City, be emailed to the Commission ahead of time. Then after County Commission meetings to receive a report of things that were decided. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded that it makes sense to provide this information. Tuesday Night Memo Vice Mayor Shuham thanked Alison Saffold, Civic Affairs Administrator, for the Tuesday night memo. 30. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Diamond Service Award Commissioner Anderson congratulated Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, in receiving the Diamond Service Award. Commissioner Anderson stated the largest diamond in Africa is called the “Great Star”, and that is what Raelin is, a star that shines bright in Hollywood. Tuesday Night Memo Commissioner Anderson thanked Alison Saffold, Civic Affairs Administrator, for always going above and beyond and for the Tuesday night memo. Police Memorial Service Commissioner Anderson thanked the Police Department for taking care of her while they were at the Police Memorial Service in Tallahassee. Commissioner Anderson stated that she will also be attending another memorial service in Washington and she appreciates their service. Professional Firefighters Association of South Florida Commissioner Anderson stated that the Professional Firefighters Association of South Florida will be having a firefighter orientation on May 17th at 6:30 PM at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. She asked everyone to please pass the word out to anyone interested in becoming a firefighter. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 31. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Diamond Service Award Commissioner Callari congratulated Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, in receiving the Diamond Service Award. Commissioner Callari stated that it is a well-deserved recognition. Hollywood Happy Days Commissioner Callari thanked Lisa Liotta, CRA Redevelopment and Operations Manager, for helping the Hollywood Happy Days event with the Youth Ambassadors, and to the Office of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development staff for their participation as well. Commissioner Callari stated the Youth Ambassadors are inspirational. 32. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Diamond Service Award Commissioner Gruber congratulated Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, in receiving the Diamond Service Award. Hollywood Happy Days Commissioner Gruber thanked Commissioner Callari for the Hollywood Happy Days event and stated that it was an amazing initiative. Thank You Commissioner Gruber thanked Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, for the Tuesday night memo and for reaching out to him. Workshop Commissioner Gruber stated he believes that having a workshop to iron out Commission procedures is a good idea. Commissioner Gruber stated that the Commission are given five minutes for their respective comments every two weeks, and this is a very organic way to provide transparency and a time for staff to shine. Mayor Levy stated he has requested through the Broward League of Cities research on what other cities have for their process for Commission meetings. All this can be discussed at the workshop. Oak Ridge Park and Oak Lake Park Commissioner Gruber stated he has received some calls on Oak Ridge Park and Oak Lake Park inquiring whether the City can give some TLC City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 to these parks as far as the awnings and the turf and some other things. Stirling Road Landscaping Commissioner Gruber stated he knows the Stirling Road landscaping is coming, however if he could receive a description of what and when, he would appreciate it so that he can share that information with the residents and let them know what to expect. 33. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Diamond Service Award Commissioner Biederman congratulated Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, in receiving the Diamond Service Award. Agenda Items Votes Commissioner Biederman stated he wants to register votes, “aye” for item 24; “nay” for item 25; “aye” for item 26, and “aye” for item 27. Montella Park Commissioner Biederman stated Montella Park needs some supervision at after school dismissal time as students are hanging around the park. Broward League of Cities Commissioner Biederman gave a shout out to Commissioner Callari for being a hometown hero and being recognized by the Broward League of Cities, and so fittingly representing the City at the County and State levels and in Tallahassee. Women’s Club Commissioner Biederman congratulated the Women’s Club of Hollywood on their 100 year birthday and the reopening of their remodeled Women’s Club building. Savor Food & Wine Festival Event Commissioner Biederman stated the Savor Food & Wine Festival event is unfair to the City with the amount of money the CRA puts into it, the event does not have the Hollywood name more prominently displayed. It should be named the Hollywood Savor Food and Wine Festival, and to name it anything else is not justice to the sponsorship and the location the City provides them with. He is very disappointed that this has been the case two years in a row. Commissioner Biederman stated in addition, they really did not abide by the City’s plastics ordinance. Commissioner Biederman would like more City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 wording in the special events contract, to include a monetary bond that if you do not abide by our rules and regulations, you lose your bond money. Commissioner Shuham stated she would support as to how contributions are handled with compliance. Commissioner Anderson stated she supports the idea for staff to come back with suggestions. Mayor Levy stated a bond would be problematic, and wants to be careful about zero tolerance because he does not want to scare people away. Commissioner Callari stated she does not agree that the event coordinators were intentionally disregarding our ordinance. This is a process as everyone has to learn to adapt to, and if we restrict and put a fine, we create an unfriendly atmosphere. Commissioner Callari stated it is about communication, and she does not support this. Commissioner Gruber stated over 100 vendors were 98% compliant. Zephyrhills stated they would send their bottles to Orlando for recycling . Commissioner Gruber stated he feels vendors really tried, and for an event producer, it is very difficult to keep everyone compliant. Beach Day For Handicap Children Commissioner Biederman announced on May 14, 2022, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce community project is having an “All in Beach Day” for handicap children and adults to experience the beach at Johnson Street. Commissioner Biederman suggested if the City can have some Mobi Mats at this location. Hollywood Happy Days Arthur Conventon, Youth Ambassador, stated the Hollywood Happy Days was an amazing event. Prom Safety Issues Arthur Convention, Youth Ambassador, stated at a prior meeting he commented on the upcoming prom season and the need for programs to promote no drinking and driving. He explained he has been in communications with Officer Henry Lumpkins and Police Sergeant Bryan Kalish and the Police Department has given four different seminars on drinking and driving, along with the Broward Sherriff’s Office who also spoke on this issue. City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 34. Mayor Levy Diamond Service Award Mayor Levy congratulated Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, on her award. Mayor Levy stated you are a diamond to the City, and we are lucky to have you. Public Service Week Mayor Levy announced this week is Public Service Recognition Week, and congratulated everyone; he added it is a joy to recognize everyone for their years of service. Happy Mother’s Day Mayor Levy wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. Canada Chamber of Commerce Mayor Levy stated he will be speaking tomorrow at the Canada Chamber of Commerce to promote Hollywood’s economic opportunities. He thanked the Office of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development staff for their help with his presentation. F1 Race at Hard Rock Stadium Mayor Levy announced the F1 Grand Prix Race will be coming to the Hard Rock Stadium this weekend. There will be a special mention made regarding Canadian Gilles Villeneuve, a Canadian F1 Grand Prix driver, that died 40 years to the day. Happiness Mayor Levy stated that due to the Hollywood Happy Days event, he researched what makes people happy, and a top 10 list stated that family and relationships, meaningful work, positive thinking and the ability to forgive are the top sources of happiness. Rotary Club Auction Mayor Levy invited everyone to the 65th Annual Rotary Club Auction at the Rotary Club House on 24th Avenue and Taylor Street, this weekend. All proceeds will support education. 35. City Attorney Happy Mother’s Day Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. Happiness City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, added to Mayor Levy’s happiness list. He stated that dogs make people happy. 36. City Manager Happiness Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, added to Mayor Levy’s happiness list. He stated that family makes him happy. Fallen Officers Memorial Service Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced this Friday, May 6, 2022 at 9:00 AM, the Police Department will be holding their Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Service at the Police station. Collection boxes for Taylor Bishop Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated there are collection boxes around City facilities for everyone to join in collecting teddy bears for Taylor Bishop, the young boy that was in an SUV with his mom in Pembroke Pines, who was hit by a plane and passed away. This Saturday, the City of Pembroke Pines will be dedicating 72nd Avenue in honor of Taylor. Resilient Florida Grant Project Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated Governor DeSantis awarded $20,000,000.00 for 98 Resilient Florida Grant projects and the City received the second largest award of $800,000.00 towards resilient vulnerability assessments projects in the City. Congratulations Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, congratulated Noah Zambrano for his acceptance into the University of Michigan in the PhD program of Aerospace Engineering with all expenses paid with a full scholarship. Happy Mother’s Day Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. Happy Ramadan Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a happy Iftar as part of Ramadan. Street Lighting Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, introduced Peter Bieniek, Director of Public Works, who will provide a presentation and update on street lighting. City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 Peter Bieniek, Director of Public Works, gave a presentation and update on street lighting. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 4:37 PM and returned at 4:40 PM. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated this program is a triage process along areas most traveled and which do not have lighting. 37. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 16

Agenda

Regular City Commission Meeting Wednesday, May 4, 2022 1:00 PM City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Commission Chambers Room 219 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 Agenda - Final May 4, 2022 NOTES The Consent Agenda is comprised of items prepared by various offices and departments in the City. These items are routine and/or non-controversial in nature, and may be voted upon by the Commission in one motion as listed below. The regular agenda consists of items that must be discussed or that could be considered controversial, and are voted upon by the Commission individually. Agenda items not scheduled for a specific time may be considered at any time during the meeting, at the Commission’s discretion. However, time certain items will not be considered by the Commission earlier than the time listed for those items, although those items may be taken up at a later time. The following items on this agenda are time certain items. 1:00 PM - Items 15-23 1:15 PM - Items 24-27 1. Moment of Silence 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families 4. Roll Call CONSENT AGENDA (Items # 5-14) If a citizen wishes to comment on a specific item, he/she should submit a comment card to the City Clerk before the Commission approves the consent agenda. OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 5. R-2022-121 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement In Litigation Styled Yaroslav Farber v. City Of Hollywood, Et. Al. Attachments: Farber Reso.doc Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 4, 2022 OFFICE OF BUDGET & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 6. R-2022-122 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. Attachments: Reso-Budget Amendment.docx Exhibits 1-15.pdf Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration 7. R-2022-123 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The 2022 Amendment To The Interlocal Agreement With Broward County Regarding Additional Local Option Gas Tax On Motor Fuel, And The 2022 Amendment To The Interlocal Agreement With Broward County Regarding Additional Local Option Gas Tax On Motor Fuel For Transit. Attachments: FY 23 Gas Tax Resolution.docx Exhibit 1.docx Exhibit 2.docx Local 6 Cents Tax Admistrative Update Chart_2022.pdf 2022 Gas Tax Term Sheet.doc Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 8. R-2022-106 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 Agreement With Broward County For The Administration Of The City’s First-Time Home Buyer Program In Order To Increase The Administrative Fee Funding Amount From $139,965.50 To $479,993.00 And Extend The Term From Two Years to Four Years. Attachments: Purchase Assistance Amend1 Resolution.docx FirstAmendmentFIRSTTIMEHOMEBUYERADMSVCBWDCOUNTYFINALNOV102021 (004).pdf TermSheetFirstAmendmentBrowardCountyPurchaseAsssitanceProgramAg.doc Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 4, 2022 ENGINEERING, TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY DIVISION 9. R-2022-124 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And, If Awarded, Accept Funding From The Broward County Transportation Surtax Fund To Implement Various Capital Improvement Projects; And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Any And All Applicable Program Documents Associated With The Broward County 2022 Transportation Surtax Fund Applications. Attachments: RESO 2022 Surtax Project Support legistar 01.doc Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS 10. R-2022-125 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission’s 2022 Boating Improvement Program Grant For Holland Park Boat Ramp Improvement Project In The Amount Of $200,000.00; Authorizing The Required 5% Matching Funds To Be Paid From In-Kind Staff Services; Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement With The Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Other Applicable Grant Documents; Amending The Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan. Attachments: Reso - FBIP Grant 2022.doc Exhibit 1.pdf Florida Boating Improvment Grant-programguidelines.pdf Florida Boating Improvment Grant-Application.pdf Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 4, 2022 11. R-2022-126 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Florida Inland Navigation District 2022 Waterways Assistance Program Grant For Funding The Holland Park Boat Ramp Project In The Amount Of $200,000.00; Authorizing The Required One-To-One Matching Funds To Be Paid From The Pending Award Of The Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission’s 2022 Boating Improvement Program Grant; Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement With The Florida Inland Navigation District; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Other Applicable Grant Documents; And Amending The Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan. Attachments: Reso - FIND Grant 2022.docx Exhibit 1.pdf WAP 2022 Application Part 1 (1).pdf WAP 2022 Application Part 2.pdf Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 12. R-2022-127 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Greenberg Traurig, P.A., For Legal Services In Utilities Matters, In An Amount Not To Exceed $500,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2022. Attachments: 01 Reso - GreenbergTraurig, P.A..doc Engagement Letter - Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Legal Services FY2022.DOC TERMSHEETGREENBERGTRAUIGLEGALSERVICES.DOC Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 13. R-2022-128 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The State Of Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services 2021 Urban And Community Forestry Grant, In The Amount Of $25,500.00, For The Completion Of A Citywide Tree Inventory; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents For The Tree Inventory Project. Attachments: Reso - UCF Grant v2.docx 2021 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Application - Hollywood FINAL.pdf 28575 CONTRACT.pdf Strategic Plan Focus Area: Resilience & Sustainability City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 4, 2022 14. R-2022-129 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ranking Firms To Provide Energy Performance Contracting For Citywide Use; Authorizing Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate An Agreement With The Highest-Ranked Firm, Noresco, LLC, For Consideration And Approval By The City Commission At A Later Date. Attachments: RESO - Energy Assesment - Noresco-Final_.docx RFQ-4702-22-GJ Master Evaluation Form.pdf Packet_for_Bid_RFQ-4702-22-GJ (9).pdf NORESCO - City of Hollywood, FL - 2022 (1).pdf ABM Proposal for City of Hollywood 01132022.pdf Ameresco Qualifications for Energy Performance Contracting_City of Hollywood - Electronic.pdf ENGIE's Response to City of Hollywood RFQ 1.13.22.pdf City_of_Hollywood_RFQ_Response_Siemens_01132022.pdf TLC - City of Hollywood Energy Performance Contracting Proposal.pdf Term Sheet - Noresco - Energy Performance Contracting.doc Strategic Plan Focus Area: Resilience & Sustainability 1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS 15. P-2022-20 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Hatzalah South Florida Day, May 4, 2022. Attachments: 05-04-22-Hatzalah South Florida Day.doc Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement 16. P-2022-21 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Jewish American Heritage Month, May 2022. Attachments: 05-04-22-Jewish American Heritage Month.docx Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement 17. P-2022-22 A Proclamation In Recognition Of The 74th Anniversary Of Israel’s Independence Day, May 5, 2022. Attachments: 05-04-22 Israel Independence.docx Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement 18. P-2022-23 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Haitian American Heritage Month, May 2022. Attachments: 05-04-22 Haitian American Heritage Month.doc Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement 19. P-2022-24 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Economic Development Week - May 9-13, 2022. Attachments: 05-04-22 Economic Dev Wk -2022.docx Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 4, 2022 20. P-2022-25 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Public Service Recognition Week, May 1 - 7, 2022. Attachments: 05-04-22 Public Service Recognition Week.docx Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement 21. P-2022-26 Presentation Of The Diamond Service Award Nominees And The One Diamond Service Award Recipient By The Diamond Service Award Selection Committee. Recognition Of The May 2022 Team Diamond Award Recipients By The City Manager. Strategic Plan Focus Area: Employee Development & Empowerment 22. P-2022-27 A Proclamation In Recognition of National Drinking Water Week, May 1-7, 2022. Attachments: 05-04-22 -Drinking Water Wk.doc Strategic Plan Focus Area: Resilience & Sustainability 23. P-2022-28 Presentation Of Awards By Ali Parker, Public Utilities Outreach Coordinator, To The Winners Of The 2022 City Of Hollywood, Florida Water Conservation Poster Contest. Strategic Plan Focus Area: Resilience & Sustainability 1:15 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) 24. 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) Attachments: PO-2022-06ARTICLE9TEXTAMENDMENT2NDREADING.doc Second Reading Advertised Public Hearing Engineering Division Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities 25. 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. Attachments: PO-2022-07Chapter1062ndreading.doc Second Reading Advertised Public Hearing Engineering Division Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 4, 2022 26. 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. Attachments: PO-2022-08CHAPTER1552NDREADING.doc Second Reading Advertised Public Hearing Engineering Division Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities 27. 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”. Attachments: ORDINANCE - CHAPTER 129 - SHOPPING CARTS -revision (DRG) -final Fla Statute 506.5131.pdf Chapter 129 Existing Regulations Second Reading Advertised Public Hearing No Changes Since First Reading Code Compliance Division Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY MANAGER City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 4, 2022 28. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 29. Vice Mayor Shuham, District 1 30. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 31. Commissioner Callari, District 3 32. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 33. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 34. Mayor Levy 35. City Attorney 36. City Manager 37. ADJOURNMENT City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 4, 2022 Any person who wishes to speak must first complete a comment card from the City Clerk. Comment cards must be returned to the City Clerk within the first five minutes after the start of the agenda item . After being recognized, approach the podium, give your name and address, identify your client or clients (if applicable). A citizen's time is not transferable to any other person. Citizens' Comments shall be held on the Third Wednesday of each month at the Regular City Commission Meeting in the City Commission Chambers, Room 219, at 5:00 PM. Lobbyist registration is required if any person, firm or corporation is lobbying the City Commission on any petition or issue, pursuant to the Section 30.15 of the Code of Ordinances. Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by this Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made. Two or more members of the same city board, commission, or committee, who are not of this Commission, may attend this meeting and may, at that time, discuss matters on which foreseeable action may later be taken by their board, commission or committee. Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in City programs and/or services may call the Division of Engineering/Transportation & Mobility, Azita Behmardi, ADA Coordinator/City Engineer, five business days in advance at 954-921-3251 (voice). If an individual is hearing or speech impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (V-TDD). Disclosure of Real Estate Interests and Business Relationships - When an agenda item involves the use or development of land, each member of the City Commission, City Manager, Assistant City Manager(s), City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, and the director and assistant director (s) of each City department/office shall disclose orally, at the time the City Commission begins to discuss the item, or in writing to the City Clerk prior to the publication of the agenda, any significant interest (as defined below) that such City official or employee or any relative of such City official or employee has in land located within 300 feet of the land that is the subject of the item. When an agenda item involves an invitation for bids, request for proposals, request for qualifications, request for letters of interest, or other competitive solicitation, each member of the City Commission, City Manager, Assistant City Manager(s), City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, and the director and assistant director (s) of each City department/office shall disclose orally, at the time the City Commission begins to discuss the item, or in writing to the City Clerk prior to the publication of the agenda, any client or business relationship that such City official or employee or any relative of such City official or employee has with any business entity that has submitted a response to the competitive solicitation. “Significant interest” means ownership of more than five percent of the value of the land. Persons attending meetings shall remain seated at all times unless called upon to speak, will not call out comments during the meeting or make inappropriate hand or facial gestures. Please silence all cell phones prior to entering the meeting. City of Hollywood Page 10

Get email alerts for Hollywood

A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.

Report an issue with this meeting