Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingHollywood, FL · September 21, 2022
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, September 21, 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 - Final September 21, 2022
. The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 1:16 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 Adam Gruber, Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman,
Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy
Absent: Commissioner Traci Callari
. Commissioner Callari arrived at the meeting at 1:25 PM.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which
was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the
Consent Agenda. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
5. R-2022-265 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 6,
2022.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
6. R-2022-266 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 20,
2022.
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ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
7. R-2022-267 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A One-Year
Agreement With Cigna For Stop Loss Insurance For An Annual Amount
Not To Exceed $622,558.20.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
8. R-2022-268 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Three-Year
Fixed Rate Agreement With Symetra Life Insurance Company For Basic
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental, Dependent
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance For An Annual Amount Not To
Exceed $475,173.60.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
9. R-2022-269 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A
Maintenance Memorandum Of Agreement With The Florida Department
Of Transportation For Maintenance Of The Hollywood Boulevard-State
Road 7 Mobility Hub And State Road 7 Linear Park Lighting
Improvements.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
10. R-2022-270 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A
Contract With Visualscape, Inc. For The Construction of the 14th Avenue,
56th Avenue and Park Road Bike Lane Landscaping Portion of the
Project, In A Lump Sum Amount Of $763,205.00.
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ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
11. R-2022-271 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Ranking Construction Management At Risk Firms And Authorizing The
Appropriate City Officials To Execute Continuing Services Agreements
With The Highest-Ranked Firms In Each Tier Level To Provide
Construction Management At Risk Services For General Obligation
Bond, City Capital Improvement Projects, And Other City Projects.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
12. R-2022-272 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 Construction Engineering, Inspections,
And Contract Compliance Specialist Services With AE Engineering, Inc.
For Services Related To The Hollywood Boulevard Complete Streets
Landscaping Project, A Surtax Project, In An Amount Not To Exceed
$119,808.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
13. R-2022-273 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Ratifying An Agreement With Broward Education Foundation, Inc. To
Administer The City’s Excellence In Education Grant Program In A Total
Amount Of $20,000.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
14. R-2022-274 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An
Agreement With Broward Education Foundation, Inc. To Administer The
City’s Excellence In Education Grant Program In A Total Amount Of
$20,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2023.
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ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
15. R-2022-275 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 With Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc., To
Complete Phase III Of The Citywide ADA Evaluations In A Total Amount
Not To Exceed $153,695.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
16. R-2022-276 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 Municipal Equipment Company, LLC
For Bunker Gear And Related Accessories In An Annual Amount Not To
Exceed $140,000.00, Based Upon The Lake County, Florida, Contract
22-730h In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement
Code (Piggyback).
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
17. R-2022-277 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Urging The School Board Of Broward County, Florida, To Increase
Funding For School Resource Officers For Every School Within Broward
County, Florida.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
18. R-2022-278 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute
The Interlocal Agreement With Broward County For Anchoring Limitation
Areas.
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ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
19. R-2022-279 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Third Renewal Of Blanket Purchase
Agreement No. B003181 (Originally Approved By Resolution No.
R-2018-264) With Cathedral Corporation For Utility Bill Printing And
Mailing Services In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $263,658.58.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
20. R-2022-280 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A
Blanket Purchase Agreement To A Perfect Edge, Inc. For
Comprehensive Landscape Maintenance Services In An Annual Amount
Not To Exceed $436,738.00.
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner
Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson and
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Callari was absent.
21. P-2022-60 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month,
September 2022.
Commissioner Anderson read the proclamation in recognition of
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, September 2022.
Dr. Todra Anderson-Rhodes, Chief Medical Officer, Memorial Healthcare
Center, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the
recognition.
Commissioner Callari arrived at the meeting at 1:25 PM.
Kemba Grosier, President of Advancing Sickle Cell Advocacy Project,
provided additional information on the advocacy of Sickle Cell treatment.
22. PO-2022-15 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 112
Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding Distribution Of Handbills And
Other Advertising Materials, Including Penalties And Creating A New
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Section Entitled “Responsibility Of Publisher.”
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 Vice Mayor Shuham, 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 Biederman
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Levy
Enactment No: O-2022-15
23. PO-2022-16 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section
30.15 Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding Lobbyists; Decreasing
The Maximum Fine Amount For A Late Annual Disclosure Statement.
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 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 Biederman
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Levy
Enactment No: O-2022-16
24. PO-2022-17 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Repealing Section
6.7.G. Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Entitled "Park
Impact Fees”; Providing A Severability Clause And A Repealer
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Provision.
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes and opened the public hearing. Keith
Poliakoff, on Behalf of Cornerstone, expressed personal
opinions/concerns. There being no one further 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 Gruber, 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 Biederman
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Levy
Enactment No: O-2022-17
25. PO-2022-18 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 38
Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Finance” To Create A
Development Impact Fee Provision Encompassing The Adoption Of
Impact Fees For General Government Buildings, Fire Rescue, Law
Enforcement, Parks And Recreation, and Multi-Modal Transportation.
The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with
Florida Statutes and City Codes and opened the public hearing. Keith
Poliakoff, on Behalf of Cornerstone, expressed personal
opinions/concerns. There being no one further who wished to speak, the
public hearing was declared closed.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the
Commission.
Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, provided additional information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Shiv Newaldess, Director of Development Services, provided additional
information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information.
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Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title on second and final reading.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Shuham, 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 Biederman
Commissioner Sherwood
Mayor Levy
Enactment No: O-2022-18
26. P-2022-61 Presentation And Update By John Marino, Police Major, Regarding The
Hollywood Police Athletic League Program.
John Marino, Police Major, provided a presentation on the history of PAL
and Hollywood PAL today. He reviewed their accomplishments and
future goals.
Patrick Agenor, Police Officer, PAL Director, thanked the community for
their support.
Sarah Lavenka, PAL Vice President, thanked all the volunteers on the
PAL board and the community for their support.
27. R-2022-281 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The
State Of Florida Department Of Environmental Protection Resilient
Florida Program Grant In The Amount Of $13,908,935.00 For The
Design And Construction Of Tidal Flooding Mitigation And Shoreline
Protection Phases I, II, & III Projects; Authorizing The Required Matching
Funds In The Amount Of $14,091,065.00 To Be Paid From GO Bond
Project Funding; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute
All Grant Documents And Agreements For The Tidal Flooding
Mitigation And Shoreline Protection Project, A General Obligation Bond
Project; Amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget and Capital
Improvement Plan.
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 unanimously. (7-0)
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29. Vice Mayor Shuham, District 1
Anchor Limitation Area
Vice Mayor Shuham stated she is excited about the anchor limitation
area item that was passed by the Commission. She is looking forward to
the safety of our residents, the safety of boaters and improving the
condition of the water.
Grant for Historic Survey
Vice Mayor Shuham stated the City has received a grant for historic
survey and she is hopeful to hear in the coming meetings as to how the
funds will be used.
Dog Beach Hours
Vice Mayor Shuham asked for Commission support for the expansion of
dog beach hours, since it has been a huge success. She would like the
hour limitation taken away. For Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons,
she would like to remove the permit requirement, and she wants to push
the signs of the dog beach area closer to the lifeguard stands.
Commissioner Callari, Mayor Levy and Commissioner Gruber supported
the request.
30. Commissioner Anderson, District 2
Waste Pro
Commissioner Anderson stated with all the complaints she receives from
residents, she would like staff to give her a copy of the contractual
agreement the City has made with Waste Pro.
Mayor Levy stated the Commission would like to have a presentation
updating them on Waste Pro’s efforts, enforcement, penalties, vehicles,
software and how Waste Pro is performing under the contract.
Building Permit Processing
Commissioner Anderson stated she would like for staff to get back with
her with information as to how long it takes to get a building permit. She
would like to know the turn-around time for permits to be issued.
31. Commissioner Callari, District 3
Solid Waste and Recycling Delegation Meeting
Commissioner Callari stated she attended the Solid Waste and
Recycling Delegation meeting which was held on Tuesday, September
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13th, along with Commissioner Biederman and Charles Lassiter,
Assistant Director of Public Works. Commissioner Callari stated that
there is a draft ILA that the City is reviewing. She stated there is an
opportunity for the City to become an authority and have a say, and an
opportunity for all 31 municipalities to come together and build something
to handle the demand for waste disposal in our counties. The next
meeting will be on October 14th, at which point any questions can be
submitted for discussion.
Vacation Rentals
Commissioner Callari expressed her gratitude and thanked John
Chidsey, Code Compliance Manager; Andria Wingett, Assistant Director
of Development Services; Hollywood Police Department and Vice Mayor
Shuham for their work on vacation rentals and the many concerns with
this matter.
Commissioner Callari stated she received a request from Tom Lander
and David Fletcher, Park East Civic Association, who are both residents
in District 3, for the vacation rentals applications to be separated for
owner occupied rental verses overall vacation rental home.
Vice Mayor Shuham stated she supports making the application process
easier on the website.
PACO/TACO Meeting
Commissioner Callari stated she was unable to attend the PACO/TACO
meeting on Monday, however, she was informed that the 1301 Project
was put on the agenda at the last minute. Commissioner Callari stated
that in the spirit of transparency and the many stressors encompassing
this issue, going forward, if the item is not on the agenda, then it should
not be added at the last minute.
Queen Elizabeth II
Commissioner Callari spoke about the recent passing of Queen
Elizabeth II, the traditions and history showed during her service .
Commissioner Callari stated she would like to ensure historical areas in
the City are preserved and would like a location to showcase the City's
history.
32. Commissioner Gruber, District 4
Water Utility Bill problems
Commissioner Gruber spoke about issues some residents are having
with water utility bills. He requested that staff give a presentation on the
process of water meters and recapturing prior water usage.
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Mayor Levy and Commissioner Callari supported a staff presentation.
Salsa Fest
Commissioner Gruber thanked Commissioner Biederman for the Salsa
Fest event, even though he was unable to attend.
Playland Estates Entrance Lighting
Commissioner Gruber stated the lighting at Playland Estates entrance is
still a problem. Commissioner Gruber requested a follow up from staff
with regards to FPL and the pricing of a light pole there.
Happy Rosh Hashanah
Commissioner Gruber wished everyone a happy and healthy Rosh
Hashanah.
33. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
Salsa Fest
Commissioner Biederman thanked the Department of Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Arts and everyone else involved in putting on the Salsa Fest
event at Boulevard Heights Community Center, it was very successful.
Commissioner Biederman stated he would like the amphitheater used
more often.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Commissioner Biederman stated that State Representative Marie
Woodson is doing an event at Boulevard Heights Community Center for
Hispanic Heritage Month this Saturday night with music and food.
Driftwood Civic Association
Commissioner Biederman stated he attended the Driftwood Civic
Association meeting last night. They had a speaker from the League of
Women's Voter who spoke about gun safety.
Broward County Water Advisory Board
Commissioner Biederman stated he is a member of the Broward County
Water Advisory Board. There have been discussions about septic to
sewer conversion and the county’s ordinance. The board wants to
toughen up the County ordinance and make sure that cities connect
residents that are adjacent to sewer lines. They want the cities to do
cross reference checks to ensure that everyone that should be
connecting is. Commissioner Biederman requested Commission
support for staff to do a cross reference check to ensure that everyone
who should connect to sewers is.
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Commissioner Callari, Commissioner Anderson, Vice Mayor Shuham,
and Commissioner Sherwood supported the request.
Smoking Ban
Commissioner Biederman stated that back in June, the Commission
spoke about the no smoking ban for the beach and public parks .
Commissioner Biederman is hoping the City ordinance is coming soon,
since the Governor signed the bill.
34. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
Septic To Sewer
Commissioner Sherwood spoke about septic to sewer, and how Lawn
Acres and Hollywood Gardens West areas were supposed to be first to
have the sewers installed. Commissioner Sherwood would like for staff to
give her a timeline for these communities so that she can give the
residents an answer as to when the construction will take place.
Keeping The City Clean
Commissioner Sherwood stated that in order to keep the City clean,
departments were supposed to report City maintenance issues.
Recently, she received a picture of a stop sign that was completely
blocked by vegetation. Commissioner Sherwood wants City staff to be
proactive on maintenance measures and report issues.
Mayor Levy suggested the staff do a sweep of obstructed signs and
remove any vegetation.
Commissioner Sherwood, Mayor Levy, Commissioner Anderson and
Commissioner Gruber supported it.
Street Light At 441
Commissioner Sherwood stated the street light at Fillmore Street and
441 is out, and FPL and the Department of Public Works are pointing the
finger at each other in terms of who is responsible for the repair.
Mayor Levy stated the City Engineer would be the one to help find who is
responsible.
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated City staff will follow-up on this
and get back to Commissioner Sherwood.
Happy Rosh Hashanah
Commissioner Sherwood wished everyone a happy and healthy Rosh
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Hashanah.
35. Mayor Levy
Department Of Motor Vehicles At City Hall
Mayor Levy announced State Representative Marie Woodson is bringing
the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) mobile unit to City Hall,
Monday, September 26, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Happy Rosh Hashanah
Mayor Levy wished everyone a happy and healthy Rosh Hashanah.
36. City Attorney
Smoking Ban Ordinance
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated the smoking ban ordinance is
under review and should be entered into Legistar this week.
37. City Manager
Second Budget Public Hearing Meeting
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the second Budget Public
Hearing meeting will take place tomorrow at 5:30 PM followed by the
CRA Budget Public Hearing meeting.
National Wildlife Association
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the City met its
recertification for National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife
Habitat Association program. This program requires annual
recertification by earning a combination of points from the certification of
new private backyard habitats, commercial and residential, as well as
City led activities.
Cardboard Boat Race
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced the Cardboard Boat Race
is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th. Please save the date and note
that teams are being formed.
Broward Workshop
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced on Friday, September 23rd,
he will be speaking at a Broward Workshop on all the good things
happening in the City.
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Happy Rosh Hashanah
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, wished everyone a happy and healthy
Rosh Hashanah.
The Commission recessed at 2:43 PM and reconvened at 5:07 PM with
all members of the Commission present.
28. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Tom Lander, 3186 Roosevelt Street
2. Julie Greenfield, 4226 N Ocean Drive
3. Jack Izzo, 4109 Jackson Street
4. Andre Brown, 2316 Mayo Street
5. Joanna Berens, 3541 North Hills Drive
6. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street
7. Ira Liebowitz, Freelancer Sun Times
8. Marni Ledwitz, 1550 Seagrape Way
38. The meeting adjourned at 5:34 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
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Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, September 21, 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
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NOTES
As a courtesy the City is offering a new option for Citizens’ Comments, other than in -person
comments, for persons to participate at 5:00 PM by telephone. The option for public comment
via telephone is not available for Proclamations, Presentations or other agenda items.
Advance registration is required to participate via telephone for Citizens' Comments at :
https://fl-hollywood2.civicplus.com/FormCenter/City-Clerk-12/Citizens-Comments-Telephone-Re
gistration-291
This registration form must be received by noon on the Tuesday prior to the meeting. Requests
received after this time will not be honored. The public is encouraged to participate in -person at
City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, room 219.
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 - Item 21
1:15 PM - Items 22-23
1:30 PM - Items 24-25
5:00 PM - Item 28
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
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CONSENT AGENDA
(Items # 5 - 20)
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 CLERK
5. R-2022-265 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
April 6, 2022.
Attachments: 4.6.2022 - Reso - Min - Regular.docx
April 6, 2022 minutes.pdf
Shuham conflict 4-06-2022 #29.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement
6. R-2022-266 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of
April 20, 2022.
Attachments: 4.20.2022 - Reso - Min - Regular.docx
April 20, 2022 minutes.pdf
Biederman conflict 4-20-2022 #28.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
7. R-2022-267 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A
One-Year Agreement With Cigna For Stop Loss Insurance For An
Annual Amount Not To Exceed $622,558.20.
Attachments: 2023 Stop Loss Reso v2.docx
2023 - GG SL Renewal Recommendation.pdf
2023 - GG Stop Loss Insurance Renewal Evaluation.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Employee Development & Empowerment
8. R-2022-268 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A
Three-Year Fixed Rate Agreement With Symetra Life Insurance
Company For Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment,
Supplemental, Dependent Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance For
An Annual Amount Not To Exceed $475,173.60.
Attachments: 2023 Symetra Reso (Life, ADD, LTD)_v2.docx
2023 - GG Renewal Recommendation - Life and Disability Insurance.pdf
2023 - GG Renewal Eval - Life ADD and LTD Insurance.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Employee Development & Empowerment
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DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
9. R-2022-269 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute A Maintenance Memorandum Of Agreement With The Florida
Department Of Transportation For Maintenance Of The Hollywood
Boulevard-State Road 7 Mobility Hub And State Road 7 Linear Park
Lighting Improvements.
Attachments: RESO - Hollywood Blvd- SR7 MMOA LightingRev
MOA_DECORLIGHTING_PEDESTRIAN_86100_SR 7_HOLLYWOOD_BROWARD_2021-C-491
R-2017-207
R-2020-244
TermSheetFDOTMaintenanceMemoradumAgdrainageSR7LinearParklighting.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
10. R-2022-270 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute A Contract With Visualscape, Inc. For The Construction of the
14th Avenue, 56th Avenue and Park Road Bike Lane Landscaping
Portion of the Project, In A Lump Sum Amount Of $763,205.00.
Attachments: Resolution to Award - VisualScape
VisualScapeBikelanes00610 Exhibit A Contract Form of Agreement
Invitation For Bid -IFB_4727-22-WV1
Bike Lane Project Support Resolutions 2017
VisualScape Inc. Bid_for_IFB_4727-22-WV
Bid Tabulation IFB-4727 Bike Lane Tree Planting
VisualScape Inc.- Sunbiz
TermSheetVisualScapebikelanesbid.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
11. R-2022-271 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Ranking Construction Management At Risk Firms And
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Continuing
Services Agreements With The Highest-Ranked Firms In Each Tier
Level To Provide Construction Management At Risk Services For
General Obligation Bond, City Capital Improvement Projects, And
Other City Projects.
Attachments: Resolution Ranking CMAR firms FINAL
CMARPhaseIIConstructionServices1
CMARPhaseIPreConstruction2
Packet_for_Bid_RFQ-4721-22-GJ
Submittals Received
Notice of Intent to Award (RFQ-4721-22-GJ) Final
Master Sheet Eval Sheet Tier 1 - 3
TermSheetRankingFirmsContinuingSvcAgCMAR.doc
GOB Project
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
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12. R-2022-272 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 Construction Engineering,
Inspections, And Contract Compliance Specialist Services With AE
Engineering, Inc. For Services Related To The Hollywood Boulevard
Complete Streets Landscaping Project, A Surtax Project, In An Amount
Not To Exceed $119,808.00.
Attachments: Resolution CEI Services Hollywood Blvd HOLL-035rev1
AE Engineering Authorization to Proceed
Agreement CSAAE_Engineering,_Inc._
AE CEI Quote for Hollywood Blvd Landscape Project
ILA - HOLL-035
R-2014-252
AE Engineering COI Insurance_4.4.2022
Executed 2nd Amendment to ILA.final
HOLL-035 NTP County Hollywood Blvd. Landscaping 8-11-2022
AE Engineering Sunbiz - Dept. of Corp.
TermSheetATPAEENGINEERINGCOMPLIANCESVC.DOC
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
13. R-2022-273 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Ratifying An Agreement With Broward Education Foundation,
Inc. To Administer The City’s Excellence In Education Grant Program In
A Total Amount Of $20,000.00.
Attachments: Reso Ratify BEF Education Grant Agreement_Final.docx
Original RESO R-2019-250.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
14. R-2022-274 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute An Agreement With Broward Education Foundation, Inc. To
Administer The City’s Excellence In Education Grant Program In A Total
Amount Of $20,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2023.
Attachments: reso_2022 BEFGrant Agreement.docx
2022_BEF AGREEMENT.docx
TermSheetBrowardEducationFoundationag2022.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
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ENGINEERING, TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY DIVISION
15. R-2022-275 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 With Kimley-Horn And
Associates, Inc., To Complete Phase III Of The Citywide ADA
Evaluations In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $153,695.00.
Attachments: Reso - ADA Transition Plan Phase III.docx
Phase III KH ATP.pdf
Hollywood_ADA_Transition_Plan_Scope_PHASE_3_20220817_FINAL.pdf
Kimley Horn COI.pdf
TermSheetATPKIMBERLYHORNADATRANSITIONPLANPHASEIII.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE RESCUE & BEACH SAFETY
16. R-2022-276 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 Municipal Equipment
Company, LLC For Bunker Gear And Related Accessories In An
Annual Amount Not To Exceed $140,000.00, Based Upon The Lake
County, Florida, Contract 22-730h In Accordance With Section
38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code (Piggyback).
Attachments: Resolution- Municipal Equipment Co- Bunker Gear.docx
DRAFT BPA-PA600560.pdf
Piggyback Request Form for Municipal Equipment Company.pdf
Piggyback Checklist for Lake County FL Contract (Municipal Equipment Company).pdf
Lake County, FL Contract 22-730H.pdf
Lake County, FL BID 22-730.pdf
Quote from Municipal Equipment Company.pdf
Warranty on Bunker Gear.pdf
FW COI Approval for Municipal Equipment Company.msg
Term Sheet (Piggyback).doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
POLICE DEPARTMENT
17. R-2022-277 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Urging The School Board Of Broward County, Florida, To
Increase Funding For School Resource Officers For Every School
Within Broward County, Florida.
Attachments: 01 Reso Urging SBBC to Fund SROs.docx
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
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18. R-2022-278 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute The Interlocal Agreement With Broward County For Anchoring
Limitation Areas.
Attachments: Resolution
Anchoring Limitation Areas Interlocal Agreement with Broward County
Term Sheet
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
19. R-2022-279 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Third Renewal Of Blanket
Purchase Agreement No. B003181 (Originally Approved By Resolution
No. R-2018-264) With Cathedral Corporation For Utility Bill Printing
And Mailing Services In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $263,658.58.
Attachments: Resolution - Cathedral Corporation Renewal 2022.docx
B003181-PA_300000006758576 Draft BPO.pdf
Hernando County Renewal Letter - Cathedral Corporation Renewal 2022.pdf
Vendor Renewal Letter - Cathedral Corporation Renewal 2022.pdf
Cathedral Corporation Certificate of Insurance - 2022.pdf
Addendum 3 to Contract 18-T00039 - 2022.pdf
TermSheetCathedral3rdrenewal.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
20. R-2022-280 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement To A Perfect Edge, Inc. For
Comprehensive Landscape Maintenance Services In An Annual
Amount Not To Exceed $436,738.00.
Attachments: RESO - A Perfect Edge - 8-24-22.docx
Draft _PA600558_0.pdf
Solicitation Request 441.pdf
Landscape Maintenance Request for Proposals (RFP) 4-20-2022 Clean.pdf
RFP 4726-22-RS (441) FINAL.pdf
Notice of Intent to Award RFP-4726-22-RS Landscape Maintenance.pdf
Term Sheet - A Perfect Edge, Inc. - Landscape Maintenance.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
21. P-2022-60 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Sickle Cell Awareness
Month, September 2022.
Attachments: 10-12-22-Cybersecurity Awareness.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement
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1:15 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S)
22. PO-2022-15 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter
112 Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding Distribution Of Handbills
And Other Advertising Materials, Including Penalties And Creating A
New Section Entitled “Responsibility Of Publisher.”
Attachments: Second Reading Handbill Ordinance 2022.doc
Existing Handbill Ordinance Chapter 112.01
Second Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
Code Compliance Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
23. PO-2022-16 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section
30.15 Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding Lobbyists; Decreasing
The Maximum Fine Amount For A Late Annual Disclosure Statement.
Attachments: Lobbyist Ord - Revised deliquent fee 2022.doc
Second Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
No Changes Since First Reading
Office of the City Clerk
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration
1:30 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S)
24. PO-2022-17 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Repealing Section
6.7.G. Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Entitled
"Park Impact Fees”; Providing A Severability Clause And A Repealer
Provision.
Attachments: 2166_Ordinance_2022_0831.DOC
Attachment I_Planning and Development Board Package.pdf
Second Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
No Changes Since First Reading
Planning Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
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25. PO-2022-18 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 38
Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Finance” To Create A
Development Impact Fee Provision Encompassing The Adoption Of
Impact Fees For General Government Buildings, Fire Rescue, Law
Enforcement, Parks And Recreation, and Multi-Modal Transportation.
Attachments: Ordinance - Impact Fee revised.docx
Hollywood IF Study_Final Report_12-22-21.pdf
Public Notice - Second Reading.pdf
Second Reading
Advertised Public Hearing
Engineering Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
REGULAR AGENDA
26. P-2022-61 Presentation And Update By John Marino, Police Major, Regarding
The Hollywood Police Athletic League Program.
Police Department
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
27. R-2022-281 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Accept The State Of Florida Department Of Environmental Protection
Resilient Florida Program Grant In The Amount Of $13,908,935.00 For
The Design And Construction Of Tidal Flooding Mitigation And
Shoreline Protection Phases I, II, & III Projects; Authorizing The
Required Matching Funds In The Amount Of $14,091,065.00 To Be
Paid From GO Bond Project Funding; Authorizing The Appropriate City
Officials To Execute All Grant Documents And Agreements For The
Tidal Flooding Mitigation And Shoreline Protection Project, A General
Obligation Bond Project; Amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating
Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
Attachments: Reso -Resilient Florida Grant DEP-Tidal Flooding
Exhibit 1- Budget Amendment Accepting FDEP Resilient Florida Grant
FDEP Resilient Florida Grant Application
FY2021-22_Resilient_RFGP_Awards
Attachment 1. FDEP Standard Terms and Conditions
R-2018-386 GOB Special Election Inftastructure and Resiliency
GOB Project
Department of Design & Construction Management
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Resilience & Sustainability
28. 5:00 PM CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (Total Time 30 Minutes)
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COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY
MANAGER
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. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6
35. Mayor Levy
36. City Attorney
37. City Manager
38. ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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