Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, October 12, 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 October 12, 2022 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 1:10 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida. 1. Moment of Silence Mayor Levy asked everyone to remember the victims of Hurricane Ian. 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 Anderson, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2022-286 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving General Fund Agency Grants To Certain Non-Profit Organizations Providing Social Services To City Of Hollywood Residents; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreements With Each Organization For A Total Allocation Of Funding Not To Exceed $180,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2022-283). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2022-287 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing Payment Of Attorneys’ Fees To Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L., In An Additional Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00 For City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 Fiscal Year 2022, Bringing The Total Amount Authorized For Fiscal Year 2022 To $150,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2022-288 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 4, 2022. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2022-289 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 18, 2022. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2022-290 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Construction Management At Risk Phase II Construction Services Agreement With State Contracting & Engineering Corporation For The David Park Tennis Center Interior Renovations, For A Total Guaranteed Maximum Price Of $441,804.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2022-291 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Updating The Comprehensive Schedule Of Fees. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2022-292 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The Department Of Homeland Security 2021 Assistance To Firefighters Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed $368,181.81 To Purchase Fire Rescue Operational Equipment; Authorizing The Expenditure Of Matching Funds In An City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 Amount Not To Exceed $36,818.19; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Grant Documents. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2022-293 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With The Hollywood Art And Culture Center, Inc., For The Purpose Of Coordinating And Managing Cultural Arts Programming Services At Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center In The Amount Of $70,000.00; In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The Procurement Code (Best Interest). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2022-294 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Miscellaneous Appropriations Grant Agreement With The Hollywood Art And Culture Center, Inc. For The Provision Of Cultural Services Through Visual Arts, Performing Arts And Educational Programming, In The Amount Of $175,000.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2022-295 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Broward Marine Advisory Committee To Receive The 2023-2024 Broward Boating Improvement Program Grant In The Amount Of $50,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The Grant, If Awarded, To Assist With The Removal Of Derelict Vessels From The Waterways Within The City; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Grant Documents. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2022-296 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Lease Rate Quote With Enterprise FM Trust For The Lease Of Vehicles City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 To Serve The Police Department For A 12-Month Term For An Estimated Annual Amount Not To Exceed $127,472.39, Based Upon Sourcewell Contract Number 060618, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code (Piggyback); Repealing Resolution No. R-2022-201. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2022-297 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Resolution No. R-2022-127 To Increase The FY 2022 Legal Fees To Greenberg Traurig, P.A. From $500,000.00 To $800,000.00 Due To Pembroke Pines Litigation. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2022-298 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order To Integrity Municipal Systems, LLC. To Furnish And Supply Two In-Kind Replacement Lime Slaker Units No. 2 And No. 3 At The Water Treatment Plant, As Identified In The 2007 Water System Master Plan, In The Amount Of $332,000.00 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The Procurement Code (Best Interest). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. P-2022-64 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, October 2022. Vice Mayor Shuham read the proclamation in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, October 2022. Raheem Seecharan, Director of Information Technology; Matthew Frost and Gary Warren, the Cybersecurity State Coordinator/Advisor, Region IV for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 19. P-2022-65 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2022 Commissioner Callari read the proclamation in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2022. City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 Sharice Lane, Human Resources Technician, explained the activities planned for the month and introduced Angelic Mercer, Development Manager for Making Strides of Broward. Angelic Mercer, Development Manager for Making Strides of Broward, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 20. P-2022-66 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Hispanic Heritage Month, October 2022. Commissioner Biederman read the proclamation in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, October 2022. Felipe Pinzon, President & CEO Hispanic Unity, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 21. P-2022-67 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Hindu Heritage Month, October 2022. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of Hindu Heritage Month, October 2022. Mr. Shekar Reddy, Mr. Ram Tewari and Ms Farezida Rajkumar, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 21A. P-2022-68 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Italian American Heritage and Culture Month, October 2022. Commissioner Anderson read the proclamation in recognition of Italian American Heritage and Culture Month, October 2022. Ron Tipa, VP of the Italian American Civic League of Broward County, Dorothy Tipa, Treasurer of the Civic League, and Rocco Maniaci, VP of Parkside Civic Association, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 22. R-2022-299 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The Agreement With The Cormac Group For Federal Lobbying Services In The Annual Amount Of $90,000.00 Over The One-Year Renewal Period From October 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2023, In Accordance With Section 38.49(C) Of The Procurement Code (Renewals). Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance and City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 Administration, explained the intent of the resolution. Jonathan Slade and Colin Mueller, Cormac Group, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Gruber, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 23. PO-2022-19 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 99 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Municipal Beach” To Prohibit The Use Of Cigarettes, Unfiltered Cigars, Pipes Or Tobacco Products On The Municipal Beach. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 1:55 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, responded to questions raised by the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Absent: Commissioner Callari Enactment No: O-2022-20 24. PO-2022-20 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 103 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Parks And Recreation” To Prohibit The Use Of Cigarettes, Unfiltered Cigars, Pipes Or Tobacco Products In Municipal Parks And On Playgrounds. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. The City Clerk read the ordinance title on first reading. Commissioner Callari returned to the meeting at 2:00 PM. and registered an "aye" vote for item #23 PO-2022-19. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Shuham, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Vice Mayor Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2022-21 25. R-2022-300 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Amendment To The Employment Agreement Between The City Manager And The City. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, reviewed the accomplishments of the past year. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution with a 13% base salary increase. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Vice Mayor Shuham was opposed. 26. R-2022-301 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Amendment To The Employment Agreement Between The City Attorney And The City. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, reviewed his accomplishments this past year. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Gruber, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution with a 11% base salary increase. On a voice vote the motion passed 5-2. Vice Mayor Shuham and Mayor Levy were opposed. 27. R-2022-302 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Establishing Procedures For The Flying Of Commemorative, Special City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 Occasion, And Other Ceremonial Flags At City-Owned Properties. Alison Saffold, Civic Affairs Administrator, explained the intent of the resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. 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) 28. R-2022-303 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Repealing All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To The Procedures For Naming And Renaming Of Properties, Facilities, Parks, Streets And Memorials; Implementing A New Naming Policy And Procedures, And Approving The Associated Application. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution with a waiver provision in the policy to include allowing by 6/7 vote of the full City Commission or super majority if less than full members to name property after someone who is living. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 29. R-2022-304 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 $800,000.00 For The Citywide Vulnerability Assessment Update; Authorizing Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Grant Documents And Agreements For The Citywide Vulnerability Assessment Update; Amending The Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 30. R-2022-305 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And, If Awarded, Accept The Broward Metropolitan Planning City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 Organization’s Cycle 7 Complete Streets And Other Localized Initiatives Program To Implement Transportation Projects Relating To Bicycle Facilities, Pedestrian Level Lighting, Drainage, And Other Pedestrian Safety Improvements Specifically For The Following Areas: 1) Tyler Street From Young Circle To North 21 Avenue, And 2) Sidewalk Construction Infill Area Located Between Dixie Highway And Interstate 95 And Pembroke Road To The South And Johnson Street To The North, In An Amount Not To Exceed $3,000,000.00 For Each Project, And If Successfully Awarded, Committing Matching Funds Estimated At 25% Of Total Costs For Each Project, Together With The Applicable Operating And Maintenance Costs Once The Projects Are Completed; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Program Documents And Agreement(s); Acknowledging That The Projects Will Be Delivered As A Local Agency Program Project. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 31. R-2022-306 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 Parkson Corporation For A Turn-Key Project To Retrofit Eight Reuse Water Filters At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant In A Lump Sum Amount Of $2,750,000.00, Based Upon Section 38.41(C)(2) Of The City’s Procurement Code (“Sole Source”). Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 32. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Curbs Commissioner Anderson requested that staff get back with her regarding N 22nd Avenue/Ely Boulevard and Hope Street, as the curbs were removed from Hope Street but only replaced on one side. Commissioner Anderson would like to know why only one side of the curb was replaced. Tree Pruning Commissioner Anderson requested information on when is the best time to prune residential trees due to hurricane seasonal weather, as the residents need to be informed. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 33. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Vacation Rentals Commissioner Callari stated she has not received a follow up from Code Compliance, Police Department and City Manager’s Office on her complaint regarding 2824 Cleveland Street. The owner, Oscar Zarata, who also owns 2828 Cleveland Street, but apparently lives in Peru, has this location as a party house through the app, Apartments.com. Commissioner Callari stated Vacation rentals are a burden on the neighborhoods and requested that something be done to resolve the issues, as the City needs to take a stand to resolve all vacation rental issues. 34. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Playland Estates Commissioner Gruber stated he read in yesterday’s Tuesday report that FPL will be installing four lights on State Road 7, at the Playland Estates entrance. Commissioner Gruber would like a timeline for installation, so that he can inform the residents. 40th Avenue from Sheridan Street Commissioner Gruber stated he noticed on 40th Avenue from Sheridan Street to the beginning of the entrance to LeVue at Emerald Pointe, where there’s a median, the area of road is being taken care of by three entities, The Townhouses of Emerald Hills, the Golf Course and the City of Hollywood. This section has a lot of weeds and garbage, and Commissioner Gruber wants to know who is responsible for what so that the City can delineate the responsibility to each party for their portion. 46th Avenue from Andrews up to North Hills Drive Commissioner Gruber stated 46th Avenue from St. Andrews Road up to North Hills Drive, this section also has a lot of weeds and garbage . Commissioner Gruber stated he wants to know who is responsible for this area so that the City can delineate the responsibility to each party for their portion. Naming Commissioner Gruber requested that staff get back to him and clarify the naming policy. 35. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 Houses Not Connected To Sewers Commissioner Biederman thanked Alison Saffold, Civic Affairs Administrator, for putting together the list of houses that have sewer available but are not connected. The City needs a plan on how to get these residents connected. Boys and Girls Club Trunk or Treat Commissioner Biederman announced on October 29, 2022 The Boys and Girls Club is hosting Trunk or Treat in their parking lot, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Sheridan Street Bridge Commissioner Biederman stated the Sheridan Street Bridge, over the Florida Turnpike, will take about eight more weeks of construction to repair the bridge. CRA Reimbursement Commissioner Biederman stated he wants to bring back to the Commission a way to reimburse the CRA for expenses that were recently deemed illegal or he would like to make a motion for a $1.5 million refund from the CRA to the City. Commissioner Biederman stated the City needs to reassure vendors that the City will take care of them. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he received an email today from an attorney attending the CRA Conference, the change in the law is being reviewed. He suggested an indemnification agreement between the City and CRA. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated there will be a meeting with the CRA tomorrow to address these issues and he will come back to the Commission with the findings. He explained the costs will go past his authority on expenses and wants to make sure the Commission is okay with events scheduled after November. There are many issues that need to be addressed. Jorge Camejo, CRA Executive Director, suggested the CRA keep track of the expenditures in case a refund is needed in the future. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission regarding the various events. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated next week there will be a budget amendment which covers those events the City is handling. City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 3:50 PM. 36. Commissioner Sherwood, District 6 Grant Writers Commissioner Sherwood congratulated Jose Cortes, Director of Design and Construction Management, and all the grant writers who obtained the grant for item number 29. Hurricane Ian Recovery Commissioner Sherwood commended the Police Department, as it was brought to her attention that 17 Hollywood Police Officers went to Fort Myers to work in the Hurricane Ian recovery. Tornado Commissioner Sherwood commended Public Works for their swift response to the tornado at 46th Avenue and Jefferson Street. Rosh Hashanah Commissioner Sherwood stated she hopes everyone had a wonderful Rosh Hashanah. 37. Vice Mayor Shuham, District 1 Hurricane Ian Recovery Vice Mayor Shuham expressed her gratitude to the Police Department for stepping up and helping neighboring cities hit by Hurricane Ian. Hollywood Lakes Civic Association Meeting Vice Mayor Shuham thanked the Police Department for their massive attendance at the Hollywood Lakes Civic Association meeting. Short Term Vacation Rentals Vice Mayor Shuham stated with regards to short term vacation rentals, the City needs to do everything possible to combat the issue. There are a group of residents from the Lakes areas who are dedicated to addressing this issue, throughout the State. Cardboard Boat Race Vice Mayor Shuham thanked the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Lakes Civic Association for a successful cardboard boat race. CRA Events Vice Mayor Shuham thanked Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, for City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 backing the commitments of the CRA with respect to the upcoming special events. Commissioner Anderson returned to the meeting at 3:54 pm. Balboa Street Project Vice Mayor Shuham thanked Jose Cortes, Director of Design and Construction Management, and his staff for starting the Balboa Street end project and for meeting with North Beach Civic Association. New State Statute Vice Mayor Shuham stated she mentioned to the Police Department about the new State Statute that went into effect October 1, 2022, that addresses drivers who do donuts in the streets. Conference Meeting Vice Mayor Shuham stated the first conference meeting took place a couple weeks ago, where there was discussion about concerns with some recent high level staff departures. The result of the discussion is when there is a Director or Division Director leaving, the Commission wants to be notified as soon as possible of these departures. Vice Mayor Shuham stated she wants to give the Commissioners the opportunity to discuss with the employees about their impending departures. 38. Mayor Levy Thank You Mayor Levy thanked the Police Department and the Department of Public Works for Hurricane Ian recovery responses. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts for all special events they put on, they were very successful. New Courthouse Mayor Levy stated he spoke to Broward Commissioner Beam Furr about the South Regional Courthouse. Mayor Levy stated he presented to Broward County Task Force about the construction of the new Regional Courthouse at the Police Station site once the Police vacate its current location. Everyone seem to be in favor and staff will be getting together to discuss. 39. City Attorney Thank You Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated that during his evaluation, he City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 had mentioned how the staff in the City Attorney’s Office has kept the ball running despite any limitations, therefore, he thanked his staff for everything they do every day. 40. City Manager South Florida Tech Hubs Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated this past weekend, the City helped to support the growing tech industry ecosystem in South Florida by serving as the City sponsor of the South Florida Tech Hubs Annual Hackathon held at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. The Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development partnered with the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s new Tech Committee in support of the event. Special thanks to Mayor Levy who provided the opening greeting and Raheem Seecharan, Director of Information Technology, who volunteered his time to serve as one of the judges. King Tides Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated that based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tide predictions, above average high tides, King Tides, are expected between October to December. Holland Park Restroom Renovation Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated Holland Park restroom renovation has begun. Portable restrooms are being provided during construction. Development of Solar Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated there was a development built out west called Babcock Ranch, which was built with solar panels and drainage considerations. They did not lose power or show flooding from Hurricane Ian. To learn more about electricity options, check out Broward Solar Co op. Solar United Neighbors is offering residents to learn how to go solar at solarunitedneighbors.org/broward. Thank You Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, thanked the Commission for their continued confidence in him to be the City Manager. City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2022 41. The meeting adjourned at 4:05 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 15