Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 18, 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 18, 2024 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:05 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 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-2024-179 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budgets Of Various Funds As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2023-300; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Plan As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2023-301. 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-2024-181 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing Payment Of Attorneys’ Fees To Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. In An Additional Amount Up To $75,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2024, Bringing The Total Amount Authorized For Fiscal Year 2024 To $175,000.00. 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) City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 8. R-2024-182 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The Blanket Purchase Agreement With Postal Center International, Inc. For Bulk Mail Services In An Estimated Annual Amount Up To $236,759.00. 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-2024-183 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Security Pro Systems For The Installation Of Ballistic Glass, Windows, Doors, And Related Equipment At Hollywood City Hall In An Amount Up To $165,000.00. 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) 10. R-2024-184 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With CorVel Enterprise Comp, Inc., To Provide Third Party Claims Administration Services For Workers’ Compensation And Liability Claims Based Upon The City Of Lakeland’s Agreement In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback) 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-2024-186 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Reinstatement And First Amendment To The Contract For Consulting/Professional Services For Construction Phase Engineering Services With Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc. For The Beverly Park Sidewalk And ADA Compliance Project In An Amount Up To $26,340.00. 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) City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 13. R-2024-187 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Purchase And Sale Agreement, Warranty Deed And Required Closing Documents For An Eligible First Time Homebuyer For The Property Located At 2323 Cleveland Street. 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-2024-188 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Adopting The City’s Title VI Program And Assuring That No Person Shall Be Excluded From Participation In, Denied Benefits Of, Or Otherwise Be Subjected To Discrimination Or Retaliation Under Any City Program Or Activity On The Basis Of Race, Color, National Origin, Age, Disability, Family Or Religious Status As Provided Under Title VI Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964, The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 And The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992. 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-2024-189 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 The Blanket Purchase Agreement With Gtechna USA Corporation To Increase The Blanket Purchase Agreement From $242,000.00 To $395,000.00 In Accordance With Section 38.48 Of The Procurement Code. (Change Orders) 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) City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 16. R-2024-190 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Areawide Council On Aging Of Broward County, Inc. Elder Grant In The Amount Of $228,000.00, At No Cost To City, To Provide Enhanced Senior Citizen Recreation Programs; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget. 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-2024-191 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The 2022/2023 Children's Services Council Of Broward County Maximizing Out Of School Time Grant To Conduct Four Youth After School And Summer Camp Programs In The Approximate Amount Of $931,040.00 For The 2024/2025 Grant Period; Authorizing The Required Five Percent Matching Funds To Be Paid From In-Kind Staff Salaries; Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement With The Children's Services Council; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All 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) 19. R-2024-193 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Friends Of Hollywood, Florida, Inc. For A Statutory Partnership In Support Of A Grant Application Under The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental And Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program To Fund Improvements At Sunset Park. 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) City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 20. R-2024-194 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Envirowaste Services Group, Inc. For Drainage System Cleaning And Maintenance Services In An Annual Amount Up To $500,000.00 Based On The City Of Fort Lauderdale Contract No. 21-0878 And In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback) 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) 21. R-2024-195 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number CDM 24-02 With CDM Smith, Inc. For Professional Engineering Services Related To The Preparation Of A Lead Service Line Replacement Plan, Associated Predictive Modeling, And Public Outreach, In An Amount Up To $364,887.20. 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) 22. R-2024-196 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The Unit Price Contract With Inliner Solutions, LLC For Construction Services Related To The Reduction Of Inflow And Infiltration - Cured In Place Pipe Lining, In The Amount Of $900,000.00. 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) City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 23. R-2024-197 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number ARC 24-05 With Arcadis U.S., Inc. For Professional Engineering Services Related To The Water Infrastructure Risk And Resilience Assessment And Emergency Response Plan 2025 Updates In An Amount Up To $224,870.00. 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) 24. R-2024-198 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number H&S 24-07 With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. To Provide Professional Engineering Services Related To The Design, Permitting, And Bidding Of A Temporary Hypochlorite Disinfection System At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant In An Amount Up To $334,918.00. 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) 25. R-2024-199 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number TTH 24-03 With Tetra Tech, Inc. For On-Call Professional Engineering Support Services Related To Grant Applications On An As-Needed Basis In An Amount Up To $200,000.00. 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) City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 26. R-2024-200 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ranking Professional Engineering Consulting Firm Proposals To Update The City’s Floodplain Management Plan And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Tetra Tech, Inc., The Highest-Ranked Firm. 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) 27. R-2024-201 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With TLC Diversified, Inc. For Construction Services Related To The Bar Screen Modification Project In An Amount Up To $1,150,010.00; Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number B&C 24-06 With Brown And Caldwell To Provide Construction Administration Services For This Project In An Amount Up To $119,979.00; Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Huber Technology, Inc. For The Supply Of Additional Bar Screen Repair Parts And Field Services In An Amount Up To $164,619.20. 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) 28. R-2024-202 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Goodyear Tire And Rubber Company For Tires, Tubes And Services In An Annual Amount Of $250,000.00 Based Upon Naspo Valuepoint Master Agreement Tires, Tubes, And Services Contract #24155 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback) 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) City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 29. R-2024-203 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With All City Ads, LLC To Advertise On The City Residential Trash Containers. 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) 30. P-2024-057 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Ronisha Robinson. Vice Mayor Anderson read the proclamation in recognition of Ronisha Robinson. Ronisha Robinson accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 32. P-2024-059 Presentation By Representative Marie Woodson, Regarding The 2024 Florida Legislative Session. Representative Marie Woodson provided a presentation on the 2024 Florida Legislative Session. 31. P-2024-058 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Juneteenth - June 19, 2024. Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of Juneteenth, June 19, 2024. Joann Fullington-Reese, African American Advisory Council, and Karen Felter, Parade Grand Marshal, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 33. P-2024-060 Presentation By Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, Regarding Property Values In Hollywood. Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, provided a presentation regarding property values in Hollywood. Discussion ensued among Mr. Kiar and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 11. R-2024-185 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 Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, LLC. For Architectural/Engineering Services For The Covid-19 Memorial Project Located At Bob Butterworth Park, In An Amount Up To $56,670.00. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Representative Marie Woodson explained the intent of the resolution. George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, provided additional information to the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff, Representative Woodson, and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Quintana, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 34. P-2024-061 Presentation By Charles Flaxman, Chair, Regarding The Annual Report For The Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement Board. Charles Flaxman, Chair of the Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement Board, presented the annual report from the board. Discussion ensued among Mr. Flaxman and members of the Commission. 35. P-2024-062 Presentation By Joann Fullington-Reese, Chair, Regarding The Annual Report For The African American Advisory Council. Joann Fullington-Reese, Chair of the African American Advisory Council, presented the annual report of the council. Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 2:40 PM. City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 37. R-2024-204 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Renaming The Rainbow Tot Lot Located At 4001 N. Hills Drive To “Richard Blattner Mindfulness Park.” Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Commissioner Biederman returned to the meeting at 2:47 PM. Former Commissioner Richard Blattner thanked the Commission for the recognition. Discussion ensued among Former Commissioner Richard Blattner and members of the Commission. Former Mayor Peter Bober provided additional information to the Commission. Discussion ensued among Former Mayor Peter Bober and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Gruber, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 38. R-2024-205 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Naming The ArtsPark Playground, Located At 1 Young Circle, The “Max Chira Children’s Playground.” The City Manager withdrew this resolution from consideration. ACTION: The City Manager withdrew this Resolution from consideration. City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 36. P-2024-063 Presentation By Christopher Roschek, Chief Resiliency Officer, And Tetra Tech, Inc. For The Citywide Vulnerability Assessment Update, Process, Goals And Objectives, A Project Funded By A Florida Department Environmental Protection Grant, In The Amount Of $800,000.00. Christopher Roschek, Chief Resiliency Officer, and Georgia Vince, Tetra Tech, provided a presentation regarding the Citywide Vulnerability Assessment Update. Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 3:03 PM and returned to the meeting at 3:04 PM. Georgia Vince, Tetra Tech, Inc., gave a presentation on the updated vulnerability assessment. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 3:11 PM and returned to the meeting at 3:12 PM. 39. PO-2024-13 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Title VII Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Parking On Private Property” By Creating Section 72.054 Of The Code Of Ordinances; Adopting Requirements To Protect The Public From Predatory Parking Practices On Private Property. Jovan Douglas, Director of Parking & Code Compliance, explained the intent of the ordinance. Discussion ensued among staff and member of the Commission. The City Attorney read the ordinance title on first reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, to adopt on first reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 6. R-2024-180 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Number And Type Of Authorized Positions And Adjusting The Assignments Of The Authorized Positions For Each Department For Fiscal Year 2024 As Previously Established By R-2023-302. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Quintana, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 18. R-2024-192 A Resolution Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Amended And Restated License And Management Services Agreement With McCumber-Wright Venture, LLC For The Hollywood Beach Golf And Country Club. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 40. R-2024-206 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Designating The Voting Delegate For The Florida League Of Cities 2024 Annual Conference. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution appointing Commissioner Callari as the voting delegate. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 41. R-2024-207 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With Pomeroy Electric Incorporated For The Installation Of Light Poles At The Villas Of Positano Condominium In An Amount Up To $256,750.00 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The Procurement Code. (Best Interest) Jose Cortez, Director of Design & Construction Management, explained the intent of the resolution. Commissioner Anderson left the meeting at 3:30 PM and returned to the meeting at 3:34 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 42. R-2024-208 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew The Unit Price Contract With Envirowaste Services Group, Inc. For Construction Services Related To The Reduction Of Inflow And Infiltration - Manhole Repairs In The Amount Of $1,057,085.00. 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) City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 43. R-2024-209 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Renuable LLC For The Launch Of A Composting Program In An Amount Up To $50,000.00. Joseph Kroll, Director of Public Works, explained the intent of the resolution. Xavier Darious, Renewable LLC, provided a presentation on the composting program. Discussion ensued amongst staff, Mr. Darious, and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Quintana, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 53. City Manager Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, announced a second public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update on Monday, June 24, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Boulevard Heights Community Center. Memorial Hospital Expansion George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, announced a public meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM regarding the Memorial Hospital expansion at David Park. Operating Budget Workshop George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, announced the operating budget workshop on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM at City Hall. He stated topics include resources and how they are allocated. Mayor Levy passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Anderson and left the meeting at 4:02 PM, he returned at 4:03 PM. Last Week’s Rainfall Event George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, stated the City received twenty-nine inches of rain within a forty-eight-hour period last week and the City is committed to improving the response to severe weather events. He stated the City is working on the Storm Water Masterplan which is a long-term effort. George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, stated he would provide more details in the after-action report. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission on the various issues presented. Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 4:16 PM and returned at 4:18 PM. 44. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: Jamie Mardis, 311 S 21st Avenue Shawn DeRosa, 1503 N Federal Highway Richard Blattner, 3501 Keyser Avenue #48 Henry Haft, 1612 Adams Street Averi Goldman, 1201 S Ocean Drive City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 45. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Last Week’s Rainfall Event Commissioner Callari thanked staff for all their hard work during last week’s rainfall event. Contracts Commissioner Callari stated Christmas is six months away and she would like to make sure contracts are in place for the celebration at Young Circle ArtsPark. She stated the Commission agreed this will be a big event and wants to ensure contracts are placed now so there will be a good choice for entertainers. Hurricane Season Commissioner Callari stated it is hurricane season and encouraged everyone to be prepared with supplies. Stan Goldman Pickleball Courts Commissioner Callari stated the Stan Goldman Pickleball Courts are having issues with the weather. She stated it has been open only a month and there are issues with the fence, water, and paint peeling . Commissioner Callari requested a continual update regarding the courts. Infrastructure Commissioner Callari stated she is concerned about the amount of money being spent on infrastructure and the need for flooding in the hot spot areas. She requested a cost comparison and what locations will need additional storm drainage. She stated the Live Local Act can help with affordable housing and other costs. Commissioner Callari stated that we are a built-out City, and we need to start making big decisions for the long term. City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 46. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Second Oldest House in Broward County Commissioner Gruber stated that 4220 N 58th Avenue is the second oldest house in Broward County and was built in 1902. He stated he spoke with the owner who stated he has intentions to restore the house . Commissioner Gruber stated the homeowner would entertain donating the house to the City. Commissioner Gruber requested Commission support for staff to investigate how the house could be saved. Mayor Levy and Commissioner Biederman supported the idea. Houses in Disrepair Commissioner Gruber stated the City Attorney has looked into two houses that are in disrepair located on Claire Street and Casper Court in Emerald Hills. Commissioner Gruber stated the houses are homesteaded and one is currently occupied. Mayor Levy questioned if the nuisance law could be used and when the condition of a house arises to a nuisance. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated when a special magistrate agrees it is a nuisance and enters an order finding it a nuisance, and orders the property owner to comply within a very short period. If the owner does not comply the City has the authority to make the repairs to make it safe and file a claim of lien on the property. He stated homestead properties cannot be liened, but can receive a monetary judgment. Commissioner Gruber encouraged the Commissioners to look within their districts to help rectify houses in disrepair. City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 47. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Trees Commissioner Biederman stated the design plan for downtown was to plant trees that would not make a mess. He stated that the trees are shredding fruit and staining the new $15 million pavers. He requested for the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Department of Public Works take a look to ensure the contractor placed the correct trees or advise what would need to be done to rectify the situation. Illegal Dumping Commissioner Biederman stated the area of Polk Street between 22nd and 26th Avenue has illegal dumping weekly and requested a sweep of the hot areas. He stated there needs to be something done so the main roads are not an eyesore in the City. Foreclosure Houses Commissioner Biederman requested the City Attorney follow up on the aggressive foreclosure policy. He stated the City could address dilapidated homes that are nuisances to the neighborhood by offering first-time buyer program which would provide families with opportunity. Commissioner Biederman stated this would help avoid properties becoming Air BnB's or industrial rental properties. He requested an updated report regarding properties in foreclosure. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated the City cannot go after properties that are homesteaded, and he would send an updated list of non-homestead properties. 48. Commissioner Quintana, District 6 Bilingual Volunteers Commissioner Quintana stated she is excited about the possibly of working with City staff and the Hispanic Unity of Florida to add twenty-six bilingual volunteers to assist with the emergency response program. Mural Commissioner Quintana stated the mural program has come to a stop. She requested Commission support to revise the ordinance for the requirement for an easement. Commissioner Gruber, Mayor Levy, Commissioner Callari, and Commissioner Shuham supported the idea. City of Hollywood Page 18 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 49. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Foreclosure Houses Commissioner Shuham requested staff to pursue foreclosures on the properties with the highest values, but still wants homesteaded violators pursued. She stated that even if the houses are homesteaded, she would like the process to continue. Commissioner Shuham stated letting the houses sit just because they are homesteaded is not acceptable . She questioned if the houses are still considered a homestead if it is abandoned. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, replied yes. Broadwalk Restrooms Commissioner Shuham stated the bathrooms on the Broadwalk are still having issues with cleanliness and supplies even after switching vendors . Commissioner Shuham requested airflow in the bathrooms possibly adding air condition units as they are stifling. She requested the CRA staff to investigate the issues. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Commissioner Shuham stated the Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) on Van Buren Street is not working, there is no sidewalk, and directions are unreasonable. She stated it is a combination between Building division and Engineering division and needs to be fixed. She stated especially now with so much construction there is a potential need for pushing sidewalks to be covered. Supporting Municipal Women in Government Convention Commissioner Shuham requested Commission support to have the Municipal Women in Government Convention in July at the Diplomat Hotel. She stated Yvette Coleburn, Vice Mayor of Miramar, is the chair for the National League of Cities, and it would be great for the Commission to support it. Commissioner Shuham stated that women elected from all over the country will be attending this event at the Diplomat and it would be embarrassing if Hollywood is not represented . She requested for everyone to respond to the Mayor’s assistant to let her know of the sponsorship. Commissioner Callari stated that there are two major events at the Diplomat Hotel. She stated she would like to have grab bags to highlight the Sun Shuttle and the City. City of Hollywood Page 19 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 50. Vice Mayor Anderson, District 2 Lift Station at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Vice Mayor Anderson questioned the new lift station at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. She stated there is still flooding at Cody Street between 23rd and 24th. Vice Mayor Anderson stated the project was funded in the budget, but it is not completed. She requested more information about the completion of the project. Vincent Morello, Director of Public Utilities, explained the pump was working, however it takes time and he will research the issue. Juneteenth Vice Mayor Anderson thanked African American Advisory Board (AAA) for the Juneteenth event. She stated she wished there was more participation, and more media coverage to get a larger crowd. Vice Mayor Anderson thanked everyone who came out to the event. Tommy Davidson Vice Mayor Anderson stated tomorrow night Tommy Davidson from “In Living Color” will perform his comedy show at Attucks Middle School. Juneteenth Parade Vice Mayor Anderson stated tomorrow is the Juneteenth parade starting at 10:00 AM in Washington Park and will travel along Pembroke Road. She stated there will be a City float. Attucks Middle School Swimming Pool Vice Mayor Anderson stated the swimming pool at Attucks Middle School is now open. She stated that it has been closed for two years and anyone interested in swimming lessons can sign up at the recreation center. Barricades Vice Mayor Anderson requested to have barricades stored within the City to help in the event of an emergency as they would be easily accessible. Vice Mayor Anderson stated the barricades would help divert traffic in high-water areas. City of Hollywood Page 20 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 51. Mayor Levy Juneteenth Parade Mayor Levy stated he is looking forward to tomorrow's Juneteenth parade at 10:00 AM. He stated the parade route starts at Washington Park Community Center located at 5199 Pembroke Road. Mayor Levy stated there would be junkanoo dancers, good music, and lots of fun. Tommy Davidson Event Mayor Levy announced the Tommy Davidson comedy event will begin at 7:00 PM at Attucks Middle School. Rain Fall Event Mayor Levy stated the rainfall event was the number one issue and there was a long discussion on this topic. He stated the City is in discussions to have a better responses with short and long term progress. Jefferson Park Request Mayor Levy stated he met a young City resident, and he was excited to meet the Mayor. He stated the child’s father mentioned they were playing baseball at Jefferson Park and the young boy requested a mound and bases to be added. Mayor Levy stated the request was cute and he would share it with the Commission. Thank You Mayor Levy thanked Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services; Anand Balram, Planning Manager; and Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator, for yesterday’s hurricane preparedness seminar and then development review process presentation. Mayor Levy stated Anand Balram, Planning Manager, explained the development and review process to the residents very well. Amazing Summer Mayor Levy stated the City has an amazing summer of accomplishments and projects ahead. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects Mayor Levy stated there are Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects in the works over the summer. Dowdy Field Community Center and Gym Mayor Levy stated the Dowdy Field Community Center and gym are looking great with the new paint colors. Hard Junk City of Hollywood Page 21 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Mayor Levy stated the City will do a better job regarding the hard junk situation in the City. 52. City Attorney ILA Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated the City can enter an ILA with various other governmental entities regarding emergency preparation and emergency responses. Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 5:30 PM regarding Robert Clever vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, Chief Litigation Counsel Julian Geraci. 54. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 22