Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, February 1, 2023 1:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Adam Gruber, Vice Mayor - District 4 Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1 Linda Hill Anderson, Commissioner - District 2 Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3 Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5 Idelma Quintana, 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 February 1, 2023 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 1:06 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: Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Linda Anderson, Commissioner Traci Callari, Vice Mayor Adam Gruber, Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Idelma Quintana and Mayor Josh Levy CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2023-035 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budgets Of Various Funds As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2022-283; Amending The Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2022-284. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2023-036 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Expressing Its Intent Regarding The Annual Election Of The Vice-Mayor. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2023 7. R-2023-037 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Repealing The List Of Charities And Fundraising Events Formally Approved By Resolution Nos. R-2017-293 And R-2018-278, And Approving The List Of Charities For The Solicitation Of Funds Pursuant To Broward County’s Code Of Ethics For Elected Officials. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2023-038 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Agreement With CareerSource Broward (Previously Workforce One) For The Summer Youth Work Experience Program. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2023-039 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. For Engineering And Design Services For The Fletcher Street Privacy Wall Project, A Capital Improvement Project, In An Amount Not To Exceed $58,840.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2023-040 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 TRC Worldwide Engineering For Professional Engineering Services Related To The Five Bridges Repairs Project, In An Amount Not To Exceed $176,525.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2023-041 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Establish A Pool Of Pre-Qualified Contractors And Execute Blanket Purchase Agreements For The Provision Of Demolition Services, On An As-Needed Basis, In An Estimated Annual Amount Not To Exceed $200,000.00, Cumulatively, Over A One Year Period In Accordance With City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2023 Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code (Piggyback). ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2023-042 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials If Awarded To Accept The State Of Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services 2023 Urban And Community Forestry Matching Grant In The Amount Of $50,000.00 For The Installation Of Trees Citywide; Authorizing The Expenditure Of Matching Funds In The Amount Of $50,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. P-2023-003 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Black History Month. Commissioner Anderson read the proclamation in recognition of Black History Month. Joanne Fuler Reese, African American Advisory Committee, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 13. P-2023-001 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Charles Lassiter Day. Commissioner Biederman read the proclamation in recognition of Charles Lassiter Day. Charles Lassiter accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. At this time Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher introduced himself and stated he is available to all to collaborate together. 15. P-2023-004 Presentation By Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, Along With Representatives From FDOT, Kenzot Jasmin, P.E., FDOT D-4 Consultant Management, To Provide An Update On The I-95 PD&E Study. Azita Behmardi, City Engineer, introduced Kenzot Jasmin, FDOT. City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2023 Kenzot Jasmin, P.E., FDOT D-4 Consultant Management, provided a presentation on the revised proposal for I-95 improvements. Carlos Alcantara, BCC Engineering, provided additional information on the PD&E study. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission and Kenot Jasmin and Carlos Alcantara responded to questions asked of them. 16. R-2023-043 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Second Amended and Restated Interim Agreement With Housing Trust Group, LLC For The Development Of A Mixed-Use, Mixed-Income Project To Be Located On The City-Owned Parcels Of Land Between Fillmore And Polk Streets Along North 21st Avenue. Raelin Storey, Director of Communication, Marketing, and Economic Development, provided a presentation on the intent of the resolution. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. Vice Mayor Gruber, District 4 Vice Mayor Gruber had no further comments. 18. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Commissioner Biederman had no further comments. 19. Commissioner Quintina, District 6 Commissioner Quintana had no further comments. 20. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 MPO Safe Street Summit Commissioner Shuham stated the MPO Safe Street Summit will be held at the Diplomat Beach Resort on Thursday and Friday. This visit will include a tour of Hollywood Blvd by City Hall. My Hollywood Pride City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2023 Commissioner Shuham thanked the LGTBQ+ Council and everyone who participate in My Hollywood Pride’s Second Annual Event and Brunch on Sunday. Ground Hog Day Commissioner Shuham invited everyone to the Marine Educational Environmental Center for the Ground Hog Day. She stated the Mayor Levy will be taking a swim in the water at 7:30 AM. Dune Planting Commissioner Shuham thanked Jose Cortes Director of Design and Construction Management, and the Youth Environmental Alliance for preparing the Volunteer Dune Planting Event on Saturday. Commissioner Shuham invited everyone to come and participate at 8:00 AM on Garfield Street to plant dunes. 21. Commissioner Anderson, District 2 Commissioner Anderson had no further comments. 22. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Thank you Commissioner Callari thanked everyone for allowing her to virtually attend the meeting. Apology Commissioner Callari stated she was sorry for missing the LGTBQ Parade was unable to attend. New City Manager Commissioner Callari stated she wanted to have a discussion item for the new City Manager to be added to the agenda for the next meeting . Mayor stated he was going to ask for an item to be placed on the next agenda to all Commissioners time to review. By Commission consensus an item will be added to the February 15, 2023 agenda regard the new City Manager. 23. Mayor Levy Thank you Mayor Levy thanked the LGTBQ+ Council of Hollywood for a well-executed My Hollywood Pride Event. Mayor Levy stated the speakers shared their stories of how they came to love the City. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2023 Ground Hog Day Mayor Levy stated he is ready to participate in the Ground Hog Day Annual swim at the Marine Educational Environmental Center. Sponsorship of Naming Rights Mayor Levy stated he would like an opportunity for sponsorship of naming rights for City facilities. He believes this would be a benefit and would add revenue for City parks and the City in general. Commissioner Biederman and Vice Mayor Gruber was in support of this request. 24. City Attorney Introduction of Senior Assistant City Attorney Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, introduced James Brako as the new Senior Assistant City Attorney. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated Mr. Brako’s past experiences would be beneficial to the City. James Brako Senior Assistant City Attorney thanked the Mayor and the commission for the opportunity. 25. City Manager Commissioner Anderson Honored Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, announced Commissioner Anderson will be honored for her dedication to the City of Hollywood by the Global Impact Village at the event “Portrait of a Public Servant” This event will be held on February 18, 2023 at Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center. Charter Review Committee Board Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated members are needed for the Charter Review Committee applicants. Applicants can apply online on the City website at www.hollywoodfl.org under the City Clerk’s page. The deadline to submit applications is February 2, 2023. Public Art Program Update Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, introduced Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services, to provide an update to the Commission regarding the Public Art Program. Andria Wingett, Assistant Director of Development Services, explained the ability to do murals was eliminated because the content could not be City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2023 restricted and was eliminated from the code due to a court case. She stated staff is working on how to implement regulations without violating First Amendment Rights but to restrict content. She is still awaiting legal counsel review and she hopes to have it presented to the Planning & Development Board or Commission by April 2023. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated the ordinance will include a public art requirement as part of the development process. Collective Bargaining Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, stated there was an executive session regarding collective bargaining agreements and had a very successful meeting yesterday with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and we have a conceptual agreement with them. He the thanked everyone involved in making this happen. 26. The meeting adjourned at 2:29 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 7