Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingHollywood, FL · June 5, 2024
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
1:00 PM
Commission Chambers Room 219
Regular City Commission Meeting
CITY COMMISSION
Josh Levy, Mayor
Linda Hill Anderson, Vice Mayor - District 2
Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1
Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3
Adam Gruber, Commissioner - District 4
Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5
Idelma Quintana, Commissioner - District 6
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, City Manager
Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2024
. The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:15 PM in the City Commission
Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida.
1. Moment of Silence
George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, and Vincent Morello, Director of
Public Utilities, announced the passing of Thierry Lozier an employee in
the Department of Public Utilities.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Consent
Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
5. R-2024-160 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A
Change Order To Blanket Purchase Agreement Number PA600553
With Brandano Displays, Inc. To Increase The Annual Amount From
$75,000.00 To $150,000.00 And To Renew The Blanket Purchase
Agreement.
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)
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6. R-2024-161 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 Professional Service
Industries, Inc. To Provide Materials Testing Services For The New
Police Headquarters Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, In
An Amount Up To $170,242.50.
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-2024-162 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 Nova Engineering And
Environmental, LLC To Provide Special (Threshold) Inspection And
Building Envelope Consulting And Observation Services For The New
Police Headquarters Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, In
An Amount Up To $292,250.00.
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)
8. R-2024-163 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 Craven, Thompson &
Associates, Inc. For Architectural/Engineering Services For The
Mara Berman Giulianti Park Splash Pad Project, In An Amount Up To
$91,150.00.
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)
9. R-2024-164 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Final Ranking For Construction Engineering
Inspection Services And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Negotiate A Contract With The Highest-Ranked Firm, R.J. Behar &
Company, Inc., For Construction Engineering Inspection Services
For Beverly Park Sidewalk Network And ADA Compliance 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)
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10. R-2024-165 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Final Ranking For Construction Engineering
Inspection Services And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Negotiate A Contract With The Highest-Ranked Firm, R.J. Behar &
Company, Inc., For The Construction Engineering Inspection
Services For The Hollywood Beach Heights And Hollywood Country
Estates Sidewalk, ADA Compliance And North 58th Avenue Sharrow
Bike Lane 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)
11. R-2024-166 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 Florida Division Of Arts And
Culture Cultural Facilities Program For The Sunset Park Project In
The Amount of $500,000.00; Authorizing Two To One Matching
Funds To Be Paid From The Capital Improvement Fund; Authorizing
The Execution Of An Agreement With The Florida Division Of Arts
And Culture; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute
All Other Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements.
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-2024-167 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An
Agreement For Traffic Control With West Lake Village Homeowners’
Association, Inc.
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)
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13. R-2024-168 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Florida
Inland Navigational District 2024 Waterway Assistance Program
Grant For The Boat Lift Project In The Approximate Amount Of
$50,000.00 With 50% Matching Funds; Authorizing The Appropriate
City Officials To Execute All Grant Documents.
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-2024-169 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute Change Order To Blanket Purchase Agreement PA600581
With The Condo Electric Motor Repair Corp. For Motor And Pump
Repair Services To Increase The Contract Amount From Up To
$380,000.00 To Up To $580,000.00.
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)
15. R-2024-170 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Renew Blanket Purchase Agreement No. PA600729 With Univar
Solutions USA, Inc. For The First Renewal Period From June 5,
2024 Through April 18, 2025 In An Annual Amount Up To
$720,000.00 For The Supply And Delivery Of Sodium Hydroxide
Under Section 38.49(C)(1) Of The Procurement Code. (Renewals)
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)
17. R-2024-172 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A
Purchase Order To U.S. Flood Control Corp. For Two Specialized
Emergency Response Trailers Model 7x20 Double Axel In An Amount
Up To $48,000.00 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(2) Of The
Procurement Code. (Sole Source)
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)
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18. R-2024-173 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For The
Florida Department Of State Division Of Historical Resources Special
Category Grant Program For The Hammerstein House Renovations
In An Amount Not To Exceed $500,000.00.
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)
19. P-2024-046 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Gun Violence Awareness
Day, June 7, 2024.
Vice Mayor Anderson, read the proclamation in recognition of National
Gun Violence Awareness Day, June 7, 2024.
Debra Hixon, Broward County School Board Member, and Julia Long,
LOCK IT UP GUN SAFETY PROGRAM, accepted the proclamation and
thanked the Commission for their recognition.
20. P-2024-047 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Pride Month, June 2024.
Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of Pride Month, June
2024.
Jeffrey Oliverio, President of the Hollywood LGBQ+ Council, and Todd
Delmay, Chair of My Hollywood Pride, accepted the proclamation and
thanked the Commission for their recognition.
21. P-2024-048 Presentation By Representative Hillary Cassel, Regarding The 2024
Florida Legislative Session.
Representative Hillary Cassell provided a presentation on the 2024
Florida Legislative Session.
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 1:38 PM.
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22. P-2024-049 Presentation By Jeff Devlin, Police Chief, Recognizing Recipients Of
Hollywood Police Department Awards For February, March, And
April 2024.
Jeff Devlin, Police Chief, introduced the item for the Police Department
Awards for February, March and April 2024.
Deanna Bettineschi, Public Information Officer, read the commendation
that resulted in Felisha Jean-Baptiste, Teletype Operator and Anabelle
Perez, Teletype Operator, being recognized for February Employee of
the Month.
Deanna Bettineschi, Public Information Officer, read the commendation
that resulted in Shaun Fowler, Police Officer, being recognized for
February Lifesaving Award.
Deanna Bettineschi, Public Information Officer, read the commendation
that resulted in Pierre Dulcio, Police Officer, and Alejandro Mendoza,
Police Officer, being recognized for March Officer of the Month.
Deanna Bettineschi, Public Information Officer, read the commendation
that resulted in Kayla Hoggins, Police Officer, being recognized for April
Officer of the Month.
Deanna Bettineschi, Public Information Officer, read the commendation
that resulted in Jason Eller, Police Sergeant, and Oscar Rebolledo,
Police Officer, and Vanessa Bromley, Police Officer, being recognized
for April Lifesaving Award.
Deanna Bettineschi, Public Information Officer, read the commendation
that resulted in Al Agnone, Police Sergeant, Kyle Wagner, Police Officer,
Ryan Barclay, Police Officer, Pierre Dulcio, Police Officer, Oscar
Rebolledo, Police Officer, Justin Reyes, Police Officer, Henry Lumpkins,
Police Officer, Osvaldo Ciriano, CSI, being recognized for April Chief’s
Special Recognition Award.
Deanna Bettineschi, Public Information Officer, read the commendation
that resulted in Carlos Idarraga, Police Officer, being recognized for April
Lifesaving Award.
Commissioner Biederman returned to the meeting 1:47 PM.
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26. PO-2024-12 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter
33 Of The Code Of Ordinances Titled "Police Officer's Retirement
System", Incorporating Various Corrections To The Retirement
System Based On An Agreement With The Fraternal Order Of
Police, Lodge #24, Including Changes To Preretirement Death
Benefits.
Chris O'Brian, Director of Public Safety, explained the intent of the
Ordinance.
Andrew LaFramboise, Federal Order of Police (FOP), expressed
personal opinions/concerns.
The City Attorney read the Ordinance title on first reading.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt on first reading
the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried:
23. P-2024-050 Presentation by James Russo, Fire Chief, Exhibiting Fire Rescue’s
Three High Water Vehicles.
James Russo, Fire Chief, provided a presentation on the Fire Rescue ’s
three high water vehicles.
27. PO-2024-11 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Articles
2 And 4 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations,
Providing A Definition And Establishing Performance Standards For
K-12 Schools. (24-T-04)
The City Manager withdrew the ordinance from consideration.
ACTION: The City Manager withdrew the Ordinance from
consideration.
28. R-2024-175 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering The Request Of The City Of Dania Beach,
Florida, To Toll All Limitations Periods Associated With Dania
Beach’s Ability To Sue The City Of Hollywood For Issues Pertaining
To The Large User Agreements As Litigated In The Broward Circuit
Court Case Styled City Of Pembroke Pines v. City Of Hollywood.
The City Manager withdrew the resolution from consideration.
ACTION: The City Manager withdrew the Ordinance from
consideration.
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24. R-2024-145 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering The Request For A Certificate Of
Appropriateness For Demolition For A Single-Family Home Located
At 1313 And 1317 Harrison Street, Within The Lakes Area Historic
Multiple Resource Listing District. (23-CM-53)
The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and
Mayor Levy questioned if there were any objections to waiving them .
There were no objections, and the quasi-judicial procedures were
waived.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, explained the history of the property.
Andria Wingett, Director of Developmental Services, provided a
presentation on the property.
Ari Sklar, Representative for the owner, provided a presentation on the
property.
Arthur Marcus, architect for the owner, provided additional information
on the property.
Jeremy Shir, attorney for the owner, provided additional information.
Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street, expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided information on State Statute
553.79(26).
Kim Phan, Transactional Attorney, provided additional information on
State Statute 553.79(26).
The Commission recessed at 3:13 PM and reconvened at 3:19 PM with
all members of the Commission present.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Russell Long, Chief Building Official, responded to concerns raised by
the Commission.
David Maurer,1506 Hollywood Blvd, expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the
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Commission.
Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 3:58 PM and returned at 3:59
PM.
Extensive discussion ensued amongst the members of the Commission.
Tallila Tiram, property owner, provided history on the purchase of the
property.
Discussion ensued among staff, Ms. Tiram and members of the
Commission.
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 4:16 PM and returned to the
meeting at 4:19 PM.
Vice Mayor Anderson left the meeting at 4:21 PM and returned to the
meeting at 4:25 PM.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Quintana, to adopt the Resolution
with the following conditions: 1. Preserve the entire 1925 facade
as depicted in the pictures attached as Exhibit "B", including the
full depth of the gable room; 2. Maintain sufficient depth of the
rest of the structure up to the roof pitch to preserve the
architectural integrity of the existing structures; 3. Recreate or
create features inspired by the two historic towers that no longer
exist - chimney and bell tower in Exhibit "B"; 4. Maintain the use
barrel tile; and 5. Short-term rentals are prohibited. On a voice
vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
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25. R-2024-174 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering A Request For Design And Site Plan Of A
29-Unit Residential Development Located At 1914-1920 Pierce Street
Pursuant To The City Commission Request For Review.
(24-CRR-30)
The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and
Mayor Levy questioned if there were any objections to waiving them .
Being that there was an objection from Keith Poliakoff, Government Law
Group, the quasi-judicial procedures were not waived.
The City Clerk swore in those persons wishing to speak.
The City Commission disclosed their ex-parte communications.
Deena Gray, Senior Assistant City Attorney, provided a presentation to
the Commission.
Deena Gray, Senior Assistant City Attorney, entered as evidence as
Staff Exhibit 1: staff summary, agenda backup material which consist of
the application, staff report, March 12, 2024 Planning & Development
Board package, Code Section 5.6, legal description, map, video and
minutes of March 12, 2024.
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, was called a expert
witness and gave a presentation on the item.
Keith Poliakoff, Government Law Group, cross examined Andria Wingett,
Director of Development Services.
The members of the Commission questioned Andria Wingett, Director of
Development Services.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, ruled Ms.Elaine Kooser who requested
to be a party intervener was denied.
Discussion ensued among staff and member of the Commission.
Keith Poliakoff, Government Law Group, entered as evidence as
Applicant Exhibit 1: the applicants powerpoint presentation, backup
material submitted and witness list.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Keith Poliakoff, Government Law Group, requested Vice Mayor
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Anderson be excused due to having made a conclusion on the issue.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, questioned Vice Mayor Anderson on
her comment and if she could keep open mind on the subject.
Vice Mayor Anderson stated she had a open mind and would hear all
evidence presented.
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated he would take this under
advisement and not rule at this time.
Keith Poliakoff, Government Law Group, provided a presentation to the
Commission.
Jeff Katims, Applicants Planner, gave a presentation on the property.
Alberto Llorente, Applicants Architect, gave a presentation on the
property.
Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 5:24 PM and returned to the
meeting at 5: 26 PM.
The members of the Commission questioned Keith Poliakoff, and Jeff
Katims.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Margaret Elaine Kooser, 1924 Pierce Street
2. Karen Caputo, 2631 Garfield Street
Keith Poliakoff, Government Law Group, cross examined Elaine Kooser
and Karen Caputo.
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, responded to
questions from the Commission.
Alicia Verea-Feria, Utilities Permit Review Administrator, responded to
questions from the Commission.
Keith Poliakoff, Government Law Group, provided closing comments.
Deena Gray, Senior Assistant City Attorney, had no closing comments.
The City Attorney advised the Commission on the rules for approval or
denial.
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Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 6:05 PM and returned to the
meeting at 6:06 PM.
Keith Poliakoff, Government Law Group, provided additional information.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution
approving the design. On a voice vote the motion passed
unanimously. (7-0)
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution
approving the site plan with staff recommendations and a ban on
six months rental. On a voice vote the motion passed
unanimously. (7-0)
29. R-2024-176 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Accepting And Ratifying Staff’s Recommendation For Bid
No. IFB-190-24-OT, A Bid For A Fiscal Year 2024 Bank Loan;
Accepting The Response Of Webster Bank, N.A. For A Loan To
Finance The Acquisition Of Municipal Vehicles; Authorizing The
Loan And The Related Issuance Of Private Hauler Franchise Fee
Revenue Note, Series 2024, In The Aggregate Principal Amount Not
To Exceed $6,600,000.00; Awarding The Note; Approving Execution
And Delivery Of A Loan Agreement And The Note In Connection
With Such Loan; Authorizing Proper Officers And Employees To Do
All Things Deemed Necessary In Connection With The Issuance Of
The Note; Providing For Severability.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
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30. R-2024-177 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Ranking Firms To Provide Comprehensive Fleet
Management Services; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Enterprise Fm Trust, A
Delaware Statutory Trust, For Comprehensive Fleet Management
Services In An Amount Up To $3,000,000.00; Further Authorizing
The City Manager To Execute All Applicable Agreements And/Or
Documents.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
31. R-2024-178 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute A Change Order To Blanket Purchase Agreement
PA600825 With Carahsoft Technology Corp. For Permitting
Software Licenses, Maintenance, And Information Technology
Professional Services, To Increase The Contract Amount From
$6,491,872.97 To $7,934,765.84 In Accordance With Section 38.48
Of The Procurement Code. (Change Orders)
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, which was
seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
16. R-2024-171 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To
Glade & Grove Supply Co, LLC For The Purchase Of A New Holland
Agricultural Tractor Model TS6.120 HC W/Beach Tires In An Amount Up
To $122,680.86 Based Upon Sourcewell-Agricultural Equipment
Contract #082923-CNH-2 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of
The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
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32. Vice Mayor Anderson, District 2
Annie Play
Vice Mayor Anderson stated she went to see the play Annie at McNicol
Middle School and it was an enjoyable play.
School Visits
Vice Mayor Anderson stated she has visited many schools within the
past couple of weeks. She stated she promised Bethune Elementary
students if they made the honor roll, she would present them with a gift .
Vice Mayor Anderson stated twenty-two students made the honor roll and
were presented with a gift card and a certificate from herself and the
Liberia Civic Association.
Our Liberia Video Event
Vice Mayor Anderson stated she attended Our Liberia Video event last
Friday night and it was educational. She stated she applauds the
Hollywood Historical Society for the event, as she learned a few things.
Beachside Elementary
Vice Mayor Anderson stated she visited Beachside Elementary School,
which has a nice little school garden.
Road Signs
Vice Mayor Anderson stated there are still signs missing on some roads,
and the ones placed on Federal Highway are too small. Vice Mayor
Anderson stated more signs are needed in District 2 as some streets
only have signs on only one side of the street. She stated she would
speak with Allison Saffold, Civic Affair Administrator, about the signs.
Firefighters Scholarship
Vice Mayor Anderson stated she attended a firefighter’s scholarship
event in Parkland. She stated that Will Henderson, a Ft. Lauderdale
firefighter, lives in her district. Vice Mayor Anderson stated he has done
a lot of work within District 2 and he was honored the Saturday before
last.
Parade Washington Park
Vice Mayor Anderson reminded everyone there will be a parade in
Washington Park on June 19, 2024.
Attucks Middle School
Vice Mayor Anderson announced the Attucks Alumni will sponsor a
performance by Tommy Davis. The performance will be on June 19,
2024, at Attucks Middle School. She stated the proceeds of the
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performance will go toward scholarships for students in the surrounding
areas. Vice Mayor Anderson stated tickets are available online and
everyone should meet with Tommy Davidson.
Juneteenth
Vice Mayor Anderson announced Juneteenth will take place on June 14,
2004, at the Hollywood ArtsPark and for everyone to please come out
and support the event.
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33. Commissioner Callari, District 3
Confirm Dates
Commissioner Callari asked for clarification of the dates for the events
mentioned by Vice Mayor Anderson. Vice Mayor Anderson stated on
June 14, 2024, is the City’s African American Advisory Board event with
the Washington Parks parade in the morning. June 19, 2024 at night is
the Tommy Davidson event
Positive
Commissioner Callari stated today was a long eventful day, but a lot of
very positive things happened. She stated there were a lot of discussions
however, at the end of the day everything turned out to be positive.
Stan Goldman Bridge
Commissioner Callari stated she inquired about wrapping the Stan
Goldman bridge to avoid vandalism as the bridge is wood and plastic but
that was not received well. She requested for graffiti-resistant paint to be
used.
Graffiti Resistant Paint/Paint pallet requested
Commissioner Callari stated at the CRA meeting the paint pallet at the
beach was discussed. She requested Commission support for all City
paint to be graffiti resistant. The paint has a higher cost; however, it will
save the City in the long run.
Mayor Levy requested additional information from Joseph Kroll, Director
of Public Works. Joseph Kroll, Director of Public Works stated there is
no graffiti paint, however a clearcoat can help with the cleanup.
Mayor Levy asked if he had ever used the graffiti paint before and he
stated that he had on light poles and the paint is expensive and it does
make graffiti removal easier. Mayor Levy encouraged staff to use graffiti
paint in areas that are prone to graffiti.
Mayor Levy stated anytime there is graffiti it would be repainted with the
graffiti resistant paint. Commissioner Biederman and Commissioner
Gruber supported the idea.
Stan Goldman Bridge
Commissioner Callari restated if the bridge cannot be repainted the City
should have artist paint a mural or graphic paint on the bridge instead of
the brown color. Commissioner Callari stated residents use the bridge
for photography, because it represents Hollywood. Commissioner
Callari requested Commission support for an artistic design at the
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footbridge. Mayor Levy supported the idea.
Hollywood Parking Garage
Commissioner Callari requested Commission support to use the
Hollywood parking garage on Garfield Street as it needs to be painted .
She stated at the CRA meeting the paint pallet was discussed and the
parking garage needs a beautification with color and design .
Commissioner Callari stated the Nebraska Street garage is beautiful as
well as the repainting of City Hall.
Mayor Levy suggested having greater design on the beach with a mix of
colors and designs with round or angles to add pizzaz. Commissioner
Callari requested for the painting to be completed before the Centennial
celebration.
Code
Commissioner Callari thanked Jovan Douglass, Director of Parking and
Code Compliance, and staff for all their work. She stated she drives in
her district she sends in addresses with issues and receives a response .
Commissioner Callari stated there is a lot of work to still be done and to
focus on code more than ever.
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34. Commissioner Gruber, District 4
Playland Estates Meeting
Commissioner Gruber stated he attended a meeting at Playland Estates
last week and there were concerns about a bike lane at the turn in at 56th
Avenue by Ross and Publix. He stated cars are passing the bike lane
and it is a disaster waiting to happen. Commissioner Gruber requested
to place cones or a type of barrier in the bike lane to prevent cars from
passing. He stated the NTL stated this may be happening City wide.
Splash Pad
Commissioner Gruber stated he is happy the splash pad engineering
design at Mara Berman Giulianti Park in Emerald Hills was approved on
the consent agenda. He stated he hopes to see it constructed by the end
of summer 2026 and he spoke with staff and anticipated the project
within six to nine months of completion.
Playland Estates Street Lights
Commissioner Gruber requested staff get back to him regarding the
three street lights that were supposed to be placed by FPL at the
entrance of 441 at Playland Estates.
Waste Pro
Commissioner Gruber stated Waste Pro has had a few poor weeks in all
the districts. He stated Waste Pro needs to communicate better with the
community about missing their pickups.
Joseph Kroll, Director of Public Works, stated Waste Pro will start to use
a robo-calls to let residents know about missing pickups.
Street Lights Out
Commissioner Gruber stated he received a text message regarding
street lights on North Hill Drive from North Park to 36th Avenue have
been out for about for a month. He requested staff to look into the issue.
Water Fountains Broadwalk
Commissioner Gruber requested an update from staff on the water
fountains being installed along the Broadwalk.
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35. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
Garbage Issues
Commissioner Biederman stated there is an issue with garbage pickup,
and they are missing blocks for multiple weeks in a row. He suggested
adding a sanitation officer in District 5.
Memorial Day Event
Commissioner Biederman thanked staff for a great Memorial Day event
which Honored the Salute to the Fallen. He thanked Mayor Levy and
Commissioner Gruber for attending the event.
Concern Over Fleet Item
Commissioner Biederman stated the discussions with staff helped
address his concerns regarding the fleet item which put his mind to rest.
Congratulations
Commissioner Biederman congratulated all the graduates at McArthur
High School.
Career Day
Commissioner Biederman stated the Career Day event at Oakridge
Elementary was great.
Thank you
Commissioner Biederman thanked staff regarding the Hollywood
Boulevard and Pines wall looks nice. Commissioner Biederman thanked
all staff who helped put the residents at ease with the connections to the
fences.
Timeline
Commissioner Biederman stated a few years ago a timeline was put
together from staff on a flyer that noted City-wide projects with dollar
amounts and timelines in color for residents to view. Commissioner
Biederman is requesting to get an updated version, so the residents see
in full color what the City has been doing.
441 Linear Park
Commissioner Biederman stated the new name of “On the 7” is working
out, however the Linenar Park does not match. Commissioner
Biederman came up with a name for the park to celebrate Spanish
culture. He offered the name of Parka Ala Siete. Mayor Levy translated
the name to “Park on the Seventh.”
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36. Commissioner Quintana, District 6
Juneteenth Event
Commissioner Quintana stated she wanted to clarify the City-sponsored
African American Advisory Council Juneteenth event will take place on
June 14, 2024, at Hollywood ArtsPark between 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Juneteenth Parade
Commissioner Quintana announced Juneteenth parade will be on
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM. She stated the
parade will start at Washinton Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke
Road. Commissioner Quintana stated last year was a great event and
the full Commission was in the parade.
Mayor Levy questioned if there was a planned float or if they were
walking in the parade. Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Arts, stated he would review available floats for the event.
On The Seven
Commissioner Quintana thanked staff for working on rebranding of “On
The Seven.” She stated they are visiting the small family-owned
businesses, and the small businesses are happy to see the City ’s
attention and support. Commissioner Quintana stated she and
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, visited a few local
businesses in District 6 and they had a great time and will plan again to
visit more businesses in the near future.
Design Review Guidelines
Commissioner Quintana stated the Commission is going through tough
decisions but questioned if the City is ready for transition with the new
Design Review guidelines. She requested review material to help
residents to be clear on what is happening and is expected.
George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, stated the City is working on this and
going through growing pains. He stated he would provide an
informational piece and envision a schedule.
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37. Commissioner Shuham, District 1
Thank You
Commissioner Shuham thanked Jose Cortes, Director of Design and
Construction Management, and staff, Rick Engle, Director of Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Arts, and staff for the groundbreaking event at
the Hollywood Beach Golf Course. She stated it was a great event and
had a great turnout.
Tropic Groundbreaking Event
Commissioner Shuham thanked everyone who participated in the
groundbreaking of Tropic project. She stated the location was South of
Young Circle and Federal Highway and it was an exciting project.
Thank You Hollywood Police Department
Commissioner Shuham stated a contractor discovered a container of
ashes at the Hollywood Beach Golf Course project and called the Police
Department. She stated they were able to identify the urn and the next of
kin. Commissioner Shuham stated the son was living in Texas and had
been looking for his father’s ashes for seven years. She stated the Police
Department shipped the remains to the son and decorated it with United
States flags and two Hollywood Police Department patches at their own
expense. Commissioner Shuham thanked the Police Department and
stated the Officers always go above and beyond.
Pre-Thank You
Commissioner Shuham stated she wanted to say a pre-thank you to
Jovan Douglas, Director of Parking and Code Compliance, and staff for
their struggle of code enforcement on the Hollywood Broadwalk. She
stated there are huge amounts of people, retail, restaurants, and
entertainment and we need to honor our enhanced code. Commissioner
Shuham stated staff along with the Police Department are looking for
creative ways to elevate code enforcement.
Mayor Levy stated at the CRA meeting they announced a new paint
program and that the code enforcement officers should get this
information to the businesses. He stated staff should offer a solution and
not just issue a violation.
Comprehensive Plan Meeting
Commissioner Shuham requested the date for the second
Comprehensive Plan meeting from Raelin Storey, Assistant City
Manager. She stated the first meeting had conflicts and staff was going
to schedule a second meeting.
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Street Lights Out
Commissioner Shuham stated there are street lights out on Federal
Highway between Oregon Street and Jackson Street
Signs about Dunes
Commissioner Shuham stated there are a few new signs on North Beach
that state to be careful of dune restoration with the Dania Beach insignia .
She stated that there is no dune restoration nor is it Dania Beach ’s
property. Commissioner Shuham requested for staff to look into this.
Prioritize Hollywood Residents
Commissioner Shuham requested Commission support for a provision
on new projects on how to prioritize Hollywood residents or the
Hollywood workforce when new development opens.
George R Keller Jr., City Manager, stated he would try to incorporate this
when the City has opportunities or concessions. Raelin Storey, Assistant
City Manager, stated the Commission approved the development
agreement for Alta on Federal Highway where a provision was added for
ten percent of the Hollywood workforce. She stated at the Tropic it was
not on the actual documents however they spoke about advertising the
opportunity first to Hollywood residents and employees.
Congratulations to Graduates
Commissioner Shuham congratulated the graduates of McArthur High
School, Hollywood Hills High School, and South Broward High School.
She stated it is her favorite time of the year as she loves to listen to all the
valedictorians and wished good luck to all the graduates.
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38. Mayor Levy
Thank You
Mayor Levy thanked staff for the concert last Saturday night with the
Rhythm Foundation. He stated there were a few thousand people and it
was a great night with great music.
Salute to the Fallen
Mayor Levy stated that the Salute to the Fallen and Memorial Day event
were a great events. He thanked the Police Department and Fire
Department for having adequate staff and quick response to any needs
during the Memorial Day weekend.
Career Day
Mayor Levy stated career day at Oakridge Elementary was a fun day. He
stated it was great to see the children and the passion of the teachers.
Note from Resident
Mayor Levy stated he received a note from a resident regarding the
Garfield Street garage and Charnow Park bathrooms. He stated this is a
reoccurring comment, and the resident is requesting upgrades along with
functioning sinks, soap, and hand towels. Mayor Levy stated the
comment also requested locking of stall doors. He also requested
attention in the Johnson Street restroom facility and to ensure the stall
doors work, and sinks are functioning. Mayor Levy stated on Memorial
Day he received notes from frustrated patrons that they were not working.
Noresco Street Lights
Mayor Levy requested Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for
Finance Administration, to provide updates regarding the Noresco street
light project. He requested a dot map to show what areas need to be
completed.
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance Administration,
stated once all lights are done the electronic UBIC system will be sent to
Public Works.
Mayor Levy requested a report now so the City can attend to lights that
are out until the electronic UBIC system is turned over.
Dune Planting property
Mayor Levy stated there are less than ten lots of private property on North
Beach east of Surf Road. He stated he would like to explore looking to
the State of Florida to finance the purchase of the properties and use the
State Conservation Program to receive a grant to purchase the
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properties. Mayor Levy stated he does not want to spend City money on
this as there are conservation funds available. He stated this would allow
the City to plant dunes. Commissioner Callari, Commissioner
Biederman, and Commissioner Shuham supported this idea.
39. City Attorney
Consideration
Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated that he has represented cities
for over thirty years now and he appreciates the City. He stated that
Hollywood is special as they collectively support their staff and take into
consideration the things that are being presented to the City. Douglas
Gonzales, City Attorney, stated that not all Cities have Commissioners
that respect and take into consideration what staff and the City Attorneys
may say.
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40. City Manager
Free Concert
George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, announced a free concert at
Hollywood ArtsPark on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 10:00
PM. He stated the band would be Rock at the Park and an early tribute
to dads for Father’s Day, with the band is Live from 05 and Miami Beach
Rock Ensemble with classic and modern Rock.
World Ocean Day
George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, announced on Saturday, June 8,
2024, is World Ocean Day. He stated there will be live music, hands-on
activities, and educational programs between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at
Hollywood North Beach.
Commission Meeting
George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, announced the next Commission
meeting will be on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, due to Juneteeth on
Wednesday.
Fiscal Year Workshop
George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, announced the Fiscal Year 2025
Operating workshop will be on June 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM in
Commission Chambers.
WastePro
George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, stated that the City is five years into a
ten-year contract with WastePro and numerous issues have been
experienced with service and contract compliance. He stated he spoke
with Mr. Jennings, President of WastePro, and discussed what was
expected. George R. Keller Jr. stated he spoke to the competition and is
continuing to work on contingency plans in the event of ending the
ten-year contract. He stated the City even withheld payments to get their
attention and is doing everything to make it work.
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41. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
_________________________
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Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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
Linda Hill Anderson, Vice Mayor - District 2
Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1
Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3
Adam Gruber, Commissioner - District 4
Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5
Idelma Quintana, Commissioner - District 6
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, City Manager
Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final June 5, 2024
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 - Item - 19 thru 23
1:30 PM - Item - 24
3:00 PM - Item - 25
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
4. Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items #5-18)
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5. R-2024-160 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Change
Order To Blanket Purchase Agreement Number PA600553 With
Brandano Displays, Inc. To Increase The Annual Amount From
$75,000.00 To $150,000.00 And To Renew The Blanket Purchase
Agreement.
Attachments: Reso- Brandano- JH
Draft Brandano BPA_PA600553.pdf
BRANDANO_Executed_Agreement_2022.04.11
R-2022-007-1-5
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
6. R-2024-161 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 Professional Service
Industries, Inc. To Provide Materials Testing Services For The New
Police Headquarters Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, In An
Amount Up To $170,242.50.
Attachments: Resolution Materials Testing - PSI for PDHQ FINAL COST.docx
PSI-Intertek Proposal_Hollywood New Police HQ_CMT rev 4-23-24 (1) FINAL.pdf
Professional_Service_Industries,_Inc._Professional_CSA_Geotechnical,_Mat.pdf
R-2021-208.pdf
2024-04-17 COI for PSI-Intertek CityofHollywoodFlorida_W30526723.pdf
2024-04-17 Approval of COI for PSI_Intertek for Materials Testing - New Police HQ.pdf
PSI - SunBiz.pdf
PSI PE 3684_DBPR Registration (002).pdf
GOB Project
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
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7. R-2024-162 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 Nova Engineering And
Environmental, LLC To Provide Special (Threshold) Inspection And
Building Envelope Consulting And Observation Services For The New
Police Headquarters Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, In An
Amount Up To $292,250.00.
Attachments: Resolution Threshold-Special Inspection - Nova for PDHQ.doc
2024-04-22 Complete Nova Proposal Hollywood Police Headquarters REV.pdf
NOVA CSA - Geotechnical, Materials Testing, Special.pdf
CSA Various Engineering Disciplines.pdf
R-2021-208.pdf
2024-04-10 Nova COI - City of Hollywood.pdf
Approval of Nova COI for Threshold_Special Insp PDHQ.pdf
DBPR - NOVA ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC, Engineering Business Registry.pd
DBPR - WEIL, JAMES S, Professional Engineer.pdf
Nova SunBiz.pdf
GOB Project
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
8. R-2024-163 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 Craven, Thompson &
Associates, Inc. For Architectural/Engineering Services For The Mara
Berman Giulianti Park Splash Pad Project, In An Amount Up To
$91,150.00.
Attachments: Resolution - Mara Berman Giulianti Park Splash Pad Craven.docx
ATP#1 - Mara Berman Giulianti Park Splash Pad Craven.pdf
Proposal - Design Mara Berman Splash Pad.pdf
Craven,_Thompson_&_Associates,_Inc._Professional_CSA_-_Civil_Engineering_General.pdf
COI Craven Thompson.pdf
R-2018-400.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
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9. R-2024-164 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Final Ranking For Construction Engineering
Inspection Services And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Negotiate A Contract With The Highest-Ranked Firm, R.J. Behar &
Company, Inc., For Construction Engineering Inspection Services For
Beverly Park Sidewalk Network And ADA Compliance Project.
Attachments: Resolution CEI Consultant Ranking Beverly ParksWVKP .docx
00-RFQ-136-24-WV CEI Services for Beverly Park Sidewalk Network.pdf
01-Evaluation Tabulation - RFQ-136-24-WV.pdf
02-Notice of Intent to Award (RFQ-136-24-WV) .pdf
03-RJ BEHAR CEI _for_Beverly_Park_Sidewalk_Network_RFQ_136-24-WV.pdf
04-AE_Engineering,_Inc._-_RFQ-136-24-WV.pdf
05-JMT Proposal_RFQ-136-24-WV_-_Beverly_Park_Sidewalk_Network_.pdf
06-Tectonic _RFQ-136-24-WV_(CEI_Services_for_Beverly_Park_Sidewalk_Netwrok)_(Final).pdf
07-LAP_Agreement_Const&CEI..pdf
08-LAP_Agreement Design FDOT Executed.pdf
R-2017-323.pdf
R-2022-104.pdf
R-2022-353.pdf
R-2024-006.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
10. R-2024-165 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving The Final Ranking For Construction Engineering
Inspection Services And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Negotiate A Contract With The Highest-Ranked Firm, R.J. Behar &
Company, Inc., For The Construction Engineering Inspection Services
For The Hollywood Beach Heights And Hollywood Country Estates
Sidewalk, ADA Compliance And North 58th Avenue Sharrow Bike
Lane Project.
Attachments: Resolution CEI Consultant Ranking Beach HeightsPL .docx
RFQ-140-24-WV CEI Services for Hollywood Beach Heights and Hollywood Beach Estates Sidew
AE_Engineering,_Inc._-_RFQ-140-24-WV.pdf
Beach Heights Construction & CEI LAP Agreement.pdf
CEI_Services_for_Hollywood_Beach_Heights_+_Hollywod_Beach_Estates_Sidewalk_Network.p
JMT Proposal_RFQ-140-24-WV_Hollywood_Beach_Heights_and_Estates_Sidwalk_Network.pdf
Evaluation Tabulation (RFQ-140-24-WV).pdf
Notice of Intent to Award (RFQ-140-24-WV) .pdf
R-2017-323.pdf
R-2022-104.pdf
R-2022-354.pdf
R-2024-006.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS
11. R-2024-166 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 Florida Division Of Arts And
Culture Cultural Facilities Program For The Sunset Park Project In The
Amount of $500,000.00; Authorizing Two To One Matching Funds To
Be Paid From The Capital Improvement Fund; Authorizing The
Execution Of An Agreement With The Florida Division Of Arts And
Culture; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Other
Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements.
Attachments: Cultural Facilities Grant Application - Sunset Park.docx
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
POLICE DEPARTMENT
12. R-2024-167 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An
Agreement For Traffic Control With West Lake Village Homeowners’
Association, Inc.
Attachments: Resolution.doc
Signed by HOA West Lake Village Homeowners Association, Inc. Agreement.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
13. R-2024-168 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Florida
Inland Navigational District 2024 Waterway Assistance Program Grant
For The Boat Lift Project In The Approximate Amount Of $50,000.00
With 50% Matching Funds; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials
To Execute All Grant Documents.
Attachments: Resolution.doc
WAP 2024 Application_Revised 05 06 24.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
14. R-2024-169 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute Change Order To Blanket Purchase Agreement PA600581
With The Condo Electric Motor Repair Corp. For Motor And Pump
Repair Services To Increase The Contract Amount From Up To
$380,000.00 To Up To $580,000.00.
Attachments: Condo Electric Resolution (Change Order).docx
PA600581_Condo_Electric_Motor_Repair.pdf
R-2022-314 Condo Electric Motor Repair Corp.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilites
15. R-2024-170 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Renew Blanket Purchase Agreement No. PA600729 With Univar
Solutions USA, Inc. For The First Renewal Period From June 5, 2024
Through April 18, 2025 In An Annual Amount Up To $720,000.00 For
The Supply And Delivery Of Sodium Hydroxide Under Section 38.49(C)
(1) Of The Procurement Code. (Renewals)
Attachments: 01 Reso UNIVAR Renewal Sodium Hydroxide 2024 - Updated.docx
PA600729_Univar_Solutions_USA_Initial_Term (1).pdf
03 R-2023-210 Univar Solutions USA Inc Sodium Hydroxide.pdf
04 City of Margate Contract 1st Renewal.pdf
05 Executed Univar Sodium Hydroxide 2024 Renewal Letter.pdf
06 WTP & WWTP Executed Univar Evaluation Forms.pdf
07 Univar 60-day Extension CM Memo PU-24-75.pdf
08 Univar Approved COI.pdf
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
16. R-2024-171 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase
Order To Glade & Grove Supply Co, LLC For The Purchase Of A New
Holland Agricultural Tractor Model TS6.120 HC W/Beach Tires In An
Amount Up To $122,680.86 Based Upon Sourcewell-Agricultural
Equipment Contract #082923-CNH-2 In Accordance With Section
38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)
Attachments: 01 Resolution - CNH Industrial America LLC (Piggyback).docx
PO.PFY-2402979.0.pdf
02 Piggyback Request Form.docx
03 Piggyback Checklist - CNH Industrial America LLC.docx
04 CNH Contract 082923.pdf
05 DOC022624-02262024134232.pdf
06 Prop. Eval.-Ag. Tractors 082923.pdf
07 RFP Ag. Tractors 082923.pdf
Term Sheet - CNH Industrial America LLC.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
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17. R-2024-172 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase
Order To U.S. Flood Control Corp. For Two Specialized Emergency
Response Trailers Model 7x20 Double Axel In An Amount Up To
$48,000.00 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(2) Of The
Procurement Code. (Sole Source)
Attachments: 01 - Resolution Tiger Dam (Sole Source).docx
PO_PFY-2403049.pdf
02 - NTSS-197-24 U.S. Flood Control Completed.pdf
Term Sheet - U.S. Flood Control Corp..doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
18. R-2024-173 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For The
Florida Department Of State Division Of Historical Resources Special
Category Grant Program For The Hammerstein House Renovations In
An Amount Not To Exceed $500,000.00.
Attachments: Special Category Grant Application - Hammerstein House Reso.docx
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Infrastructure & Facilities
1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
(Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
19. P-2024-046 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Gun Violence Awareness
Day, June 7, 2024.
Attachments: 05-05-24-Gun Violence Awareness Day.docx
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
20. P-2024-047 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Pride Month, June 2024.
Attachments: 06-05-24-Pride Month.doc
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement
21. P-2024-048 Presentation By Representative Hillary Cassel, Regarding The 2024
Florida Legislative Session.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Communications & Civic Engagement
22. P-2024-049 Presentation By Jeff Devlin, Police Chief, Recognizing Recipients Of
Hollywood Police Department Awards For February, March, And April
2024.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
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23. P-2024-050 Presentation by James Russo, Fire Chief, Exhibiting Fire Rescue’s
Three High Water Vehicles.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Public Safety
1:30 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S)
(Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
24. R-2024-145 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering The Request For A Certificate Of
Appropriateness For Demolition For A Single-Family Home Located At
1313 And 1317 Harrison Street, Within The Lakes Area Historic
Multiple Resource Listing District. (23-CM-53)
Attachments: Resolution TMP-2024-200.doc
Attachment A_Application Package_23-CM-53.pdf
Attachment B_Application Package_23-CM-54.pdf
Attachment C_Aerial Map.pdf
Attachment D_2353_CM_StaffReport_2023_0912.pdf
Continued from May 1, 2024 Commission Meeting
Planning Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
3:00 PM TIME CERTAIN QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM(S)
(Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
(Rules of Procedure Attached to Agenda)
25. R-2024-174 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering A Request For Design And Site Plan Of A 29-Unit
Residential Development Located At 1914-1920 Pierce Street
Pursuant To The City Commission Request For Review. (24-CRR-30)
Attachments: Resolution-24-CRR-30.doc
CC_Final Staff Report_2024_0605-1.pdf
1 - Application Package.pdf
2 - March 12 PDB Package.pdf
3 - Intervener Argument.pdf
4 - Intervener Suplemental Attachments.pdf
5 - Applicant Presentation and Experts Disclosure.pdf
6 - 5.6 CRR Code Section.pdf
7 - PDB Resolution 23DP20.doc
A - Legal Description.pdf
B - Map.pdf
June 5,2024 24-CRR-30 Hearing Intervenor Witness List.pdf
Planning Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality
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ORDINANCE(S)
26. PO-2024-12 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 33
Of The Code Of Ordinances Titled "Police Officer's Retirement
System", Incorporating Various Corrections To The Retirement System
Based On An Agreement With The Fraternal Order Of Police, Lodge
#24, Including Changes To Preretirement Death Benefits.
Attachments: Death Benefit Ordinance 2024.docx
First Reading
Police Department
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration
27. PO-2024-11 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Articles 2
And 4 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations, Providing A
Definition And Establishing Performance Standards For K-12 Schools.
(24-T-04)
Attachments: K-12 Schools Ordinance Second First Reading (003).docx
2404_PDB_Staff Report.pdf
Attachment A_Existing K-12 School Location Map.pdf
Business Impact Form for Ordinances_24-T-04.pdf
First Reading
Planning Division
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Economic Vitality
REGULAR AGENDA
28. R-2024-175 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Considering The Request Of The City Of Dania Beach, Florida,
To Toll All Limitations Periods Associated With Dania Beach’s Ability
To Sue The City Of Hollywood For Issues Pertaining To The Large User
Agreements As Litigated In The Broward Circuit Court Case Styled
City Of Pembroke Pines v. City Of Hollywood.
Attachments: 2024 Reso Dania Beach Tolling LUA Claims.docx
Letter to City of Hollywood - Request for Repayment or Tolling Agreement - Large User Agreemen
Letter to City of Hollywood - Request for Tolling Agreement - March 13, 2024.pdf
Office of the City Attorney
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Financial Management & Administration
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29. R-2024-176 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Accepting And Ratifying Staff’s Recommendation For Bid No.
IFB-190-24-OT, A Bid For A Fiscal Year 2024 Bank Loan; Accepting
The Response Of Webster Bank, N.A. For A Loan To Finance The
Acquisition Of Municipal Vehicles; Authorizing The Loan And The
Related Issuance Of Private Hauler Franchise Fee Revenue Note,
Series 2024, In The Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed
$6,600,000.00; Awarding The Note; Approving Execution And Delivery
Of A Loan Agreement And The Note In Connection With Such Loan;
Authorizing Proper Officers And Employees To Do All Things Deemed
Necessary In Connection With The Issuance Of The Note; Providing For
Severability.
Attachments: Resolution Authorizing Award of the Loans to Webster Bank Final.docx
Hollywood Loan Agreement FINAL FOR LEGISTAR AGENDA RESO.docx
Webster Bank Response Document Report (1).pdf
IFB Bank_Loan 5-8-24.pdf
R-2023-380 Signed Copy.pdf
Office of the City Manager
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30. R-2024-177 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Ranking Firms To Provide Comprehensive Fleet Management
Services; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And
Execute An Agreement With Enterprise Fm Trust, A Delaware Statutory
Trust, For Comprehensive Fleet Management Services In An Amount
Up To $3,000,000.00; Further Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute All Applicable Agreements And/Or Documents.
Attachments: 1. Resolution (Comprehensive Fleet Management Services) Final.docx
2. RFP 017-23-RS (Comprehensive Fleet Management Services).pdf
3. Fleet Inventory.pdf
4. Enterprise FM Trust Proposal .pdf
5. First Vehicle Proposal.pdf
6. Merchants Fleet Proposal.pdf
7. Evaluation Form.pdf.pdf
8. Master Equity Lease Agreement - Government.pdf
9. GP2Q - City of Hollywood - Addendum to Equity MLA - FM TRUST 03.2024.pdf
10. Full Maintenance Agreement.pdf
11. GP2Q - City of Hollywood - Addendum to FM Agreement - 03.2024.pdf
12. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement.pdf
13. GP2Q - City of Hollywood - Addendum to Maintenance Management Agreement - 03.2024.pd
14. Vehicle Accident Management Agreement.pdf
15. Telematics Services Agreement.pdf
16. EFM Government Credit Application.pdf
Term Sheet - Enterprise Master Equity Lease Agreement.doc
Department of Public Works
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31. R-2024-178 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To
Execute A Change Order To Blanket Purchase Agreement PA600825
With Carahsoft Technology Corp. For Permitting Software Licenses,
Maintenance, And Information Technology Professional Services, To
Increase The Contract Amount From $6,491,872.97 To $7,934,765.84
In Accordance With Section 38.48 Of The Procurement Code. (Change
Orders)
Attachments: Resolution_ Carahsoft
Draft Change Order_PA600825
PA600825
Quote_ Change Order
R-2023-401
GSA Contract 47QSWA18D008F
GSA part A.pdf
GSA part B.pdf
GSA part C.pdf
GSA part D.pdf
GSA part E.pdf
GSA part F.pdf
Carahsoft GSA Webpage Info
Department of Development Services
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COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY
MANAGER
32. Vice Mayor Anderson, District 2
33. Commissioner Callari, District 3
34. Commissioner Gruber, District 4
35. Commissioner Biederman, District 5
36. Commissioner Quintana, District 6
37. Commissioner Shuham, District 1
38. Mayor Levy
39. City Attorney
40. City Manager
41. 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 Clarissa Ip, ADA Coordinator/City Engineer, five business days in advance
at 954-921-3915 (voice) or email: cip@hollywoodfl.org. 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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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING PROCEDURES
AND RULES FOR EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
I. Scope and Applicability. These procedures shall apply to all quasi -judicial hearings held by the
City Commission or by any Board or Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Boards”) which holds
quasi-judicial hearings. The City Attorney shall determine which matters are quasi -judicial in
nature and shall direct the City Clerk or Board liaison to designate specially such matters on the
agenda.
II. Proceedings. Mayor, Vice Mayor or other presiding officer (hereafter, the "Presiding Officer")
shall conduct the proceedings and maintain order. The City Attorney or legal advisor shall
represent the City Commission or Board, rule on all evidentiary and procedural issues and
objections, and advise the City Commission or Board as to the applicable law and necessary
factual findings. Hearings shall be conducted informally, but with decorum. Formal rules of
procedure shall not apply except as set forth herein; however, fundamental due process shall be
accorded.
III. Unauthorized Communications. In all quasi-judicial hearings, all rulings must be based only
upon the evidence presented at the hearing. In accordance with Section 286.0115(1), Florida
Statutes, ex parte communications with City Commissioners or Board members in quasi -judicial
matters is permissible and the adherence to the following procedures shall remove the
presumption of prejudice arising from ex parte communications with City Commissioners or
Board members:
1. The substance of any ex parte communication with a City Commissioner or Board member
which relates to a quasi-judicial action pending before the Commission or Board is not
presumed prejudicial to the action if the subject of the communication and the identity of the
person, group, or entity with whom the communication took place is disclosed and made a part of
the record before the final action on the matter.
2. A City Commissioner or Board member may read a written communication from any
person. However, a written communication that relates to a quasi-judicial action pending before
the Commission or Board shall not be presumed prejudicial to the action, and such written
communication shall be made a part of the record before final action on the matter.
3. City Commissioners or Board members may conduct investigations and site visits and may
receive expert opinions regarding quasi-judicial action pending before them. Such activities
shall not be presumed prejudicial to the action if the existence of the investigation, site visit, or
expert opinion is made a part of the record before final action on the matter.
4. Disclosure made pursuant to subparagraphs 1, 2 and 3 must be made before or during the
public meeting at which a vote is taken on such matters, so that persons who have opinions
contrary to those expressed in the ex parte communication are give a reasonable opportunity to
refute or respond to the communication.
IV. Witnesses and Supporting Materials. At least eight City business days before a
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quasi-judicial hearing.
A. Staff shall prepare a report, recommendation and supporting materials, a copy of which
shall be available to the applicant, appellant and to the public at the City Clerk ’s Office. Included
in the supporting materials will be copies of all exhibits and documents upon which staff ’s
recommendation is based.
B. The Applicant and the Appellant, if applicable, shall submit a detailed outline of the
argument in support of their application, copies of all exhibits which will be presented at hearing
and the names and addresses of all witnesses who will be called to testify in support of the
application (including resumes for any witness the party intends to qualify as an expert).
C. The eight City business day deadline is necessary to ensure the Commission or Board
members are given sufficient opportunity to review the written submissions prior to the hearing,
and shall be strictly observed. Should the eight City business day deadline be missed by either
staff or the Applicant, the item may be continued at the discretion of the City Commission or
Board to the next available agenda.
V. Party Intervenors.
The City Attorney may allow a person to intervene as a Party Intervenor if they meet the following
requirements:
A. The person must have an interest in the application, which is different than the public at
large.
B. At least three days prior to the hearing, the person shall submit a written request to intervene
including: a detailed outline of their interest in the application and argument in favor or against it,
copies of all exhibits which will be presented at the hearing and the names and addresses of all
witnesses who will be called to testify on their behalf (including resumes for any witness the
person intends to qualify as an expert).
VI. Conduct of Hearing.
A. The Presiding Officer shall call the proceeding to order and announce that the hearing has
begun.
B. The Presiding Officer, City Attorney or legal advisor shall inquire whether all parties,
members of the public and Commission or Board members agree to waiving the quasi -judicial
hearing.
C. When the quasi-judicial hearing is not waived, the City Attorney, legal advisor or Presiding
Officer shall explain the rules concerning procedure, testimony, and admission of evidence.
D. When the quasi-judicial hearing is not waived, the City Clerk or staff liaison shall swear in all
witnesses who are to testify at the hearing.
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E. The order of proof shall be as follows:
1. A representative of the City’s staff (or outside counsel) shall briefly describe the Applicant’s
request, introduce and review all relevant exhibits and evidence, report staff ’s recommendation,
and present any testimony in support of staff’s recommendation. Staff shall have a maximum of
30 minutes to make their full presentation, including opening statement and all direct presentation
by witnesses, but excluding any cross-examination or questions from the Commission or a Board
member.
2. The Appellant, if applicable, (or his/her representative or counsel) shall present evidence
and testimony in support of the application. Appellant shall have a maximum of 30 minutes to
make its full presentation, including opening statement and all direct presentation by witnesses,
but excluding any cross-examination or questions from the Commission or a Board member.
3. Any Party Intervenor (or his/her representative or counsel) shall present evidence and
testimony in support of or opposed to the application. A Party Intervenor shall have a maximum
of 30 minutes to make his/her full presentation, including opening statement and all direct
presentation by witnesses, but excluding any cross-examination or questions from the
Commission or a Board Member.
4. The Applicant (or his/her representative or counsel) shall present evidence and testimony in
support of the application. Applicant shall have a maximum of 30 minutes to make his/her full
presentation, including opening statement and all direct presentation by witnesses, but excluding
any cross-examination or questions from the Commission or a Board member.
5. Any other persons present who wish to submit relevant information to the City Commission
or Board shall speak next for a maximum of three minutes each (excluding any cross-examination
or questions from the Commission or a Board member). Members of the public will be permitted
to present their non-expert opinions, but the Commission or board will be expressly advised that
public sentiment is not relevant to the decision, which must be based only upon competent and
substantial evidence.
6. The Appellant will be permitted to make final comments, if any (maximum of five minutes).
7. The Applicant will be permitted to make final comments, if any (maximum of five minutes).
8. The Party Intervenor will be permitted to make final comments, if any (maximum of five
minutes).
9. The City’s staff will make final comments, if any (maximum of five minutes).
10. At the discretion of the Presiding Officer, the Applicant may be permitted to respond to
the final Party Intervenor and staff comments and recommendations (maximum of three minutes).
G. The City Attorney or legal advisor will advise the City Commission or Board as to the
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applicable law and the factual findings that must be made to approve or deny the application.
H. The City Commission or Board will conduct open deliberation of the application. The
Presiding Officer shall have the discretion to reopen the proceeding for additional testimony or
argument by the parties when an outcome substantially different than either the granting or denial
of the application is being considered. After deliberations, a vote shall be taken to approve,
approve with conditions or deny the application.
VII. Examination by Commissioners and City Attorney or Legal Advisor. Commissioners, Board
members and the City Attorney or Legal Advisor may ask questions of persons presenting
testimony or evidence at any time during the proceedings until commencement of deliberation.
VIII. Cross-Examination of Witnesses. After each witness testifies, the City staff representative,
the Applicant’s representative, Appellant’s representative, and/or the Party Intervenor’s
representative shall be permitted to question the witness, but such cross -examination shall be
limited to matters about which the witness testified and shall be limited to five minutes per side .
Members of the public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses. Cross-examination shall
be permitted only as would be permitted in a Florida court of law.
IX. Rules of Evidence.
A. All evidence of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct
of their affairs shall be admissible, whether or not such evidence would be admissible in a court
of law in Florida. Irrelevant, immaterial, harassing, defamatory or unduly repetitive evidence shall
be excluded.
B. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purposes of supplementing or explaining other
evidence, but it shall not be sufficient by itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible
over objection in a civil action.
C. Documentary evidence may be presented in the form of a copy or the original. Upon
request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original.
X. Statements of Counsel. Statements of counsel, or any non-attorney representative, shall only
be considered as argument and not testimony unless counsel or the representative is sworn in
and the testimony if based on actual personal knowledge of the matters which are the subject of
the statements.
XI. Continuances and Deferrals. The City Commission or Board shall consider requests for
continuances made by City staff, the Applicant, the Appellant or a Party Intervenor and may grant
continuances in its sole discretion. If, in the opinion of the City Commission or Board, any
testimony or documentary evidence or information presented at the hearing justifies allowing
additional research or review in order to properly determine the issue presented, then the City
Commission or Board may continue the matter to a time certain to allow for such research or
review.
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XII. Transcription of hearing.
A. The City Clerk or staff liaison shall preserve the official transcript of the hearing through tape
recording and/or video recording.
B. The Applicant, Appellant or Party Intervenor may arrange, at its own expense, for a court
reporter to transcribe the hearing.
C. The Applicant, Appellant or Party Intervenor may request that all or a part of the transcript of
a hearing be transcribed into verbatim, written form. In such case, the Applicant, Appellant or
Party Intervenor requesting the transcript shall be responsible for the cost of production of the
transcription and the transcription shall become the official transcript.
XIII. Maintenance of Evidence and Other Documents. The Office of the City Clerk or staff liaison
shall retain all of the evidence and documents presented at the hearing unless any such evidence
is too large to be stored by the City Clerk or staff liaison. In that event, such evidence will be
stored in the Community Planning and Development Department.
XIV. False Testimony. Any willful false swearing on the part of any witness or person giving
evidence before the Commission or Board as to any material fact in the proceedings shall be
deemed to be perjury and shall be punished in the manner prescribed by law for such offense.
XV. Failure of Applicant to Appear. If the Applicant, the Appellant or Party Intervenor or their
representative fails to appear at the time fixed for the hearing, and such absence is not excused
by the Commission or Board, the Commission or Board may proceed to hear the evidence and
render a decision thereon in absentia.
XVI. Subpoena Power. The Applicant, the Appellant or Party Intervenor or City’s staff shall be
entitled to compel the attendance of witnesses through the use of subpoenas. All such
subpoenas shall be issued by the City Clerk at the request of the Applicant, Appellant or City ’s
staff.
R-2016-334, 11/2/2016
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