Regular City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, September 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 September 18, 2024 . The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:05 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida. 1. Moment of Silence Commissioner Quintana announced the passing of a long time Hollywood resident William (Bill) Carp. 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 Vice Mayor Anderson, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2024-297 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 Vice Mayor Anderson and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 1 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 6. R-2024-298 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Robert Lawrence Cleaver II In The Amount Of $76,037.00. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2024-300 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Changing The Regular City Commission Meetings Scheduled In July And October 2025, Scheduling A Regular City Commission Meeting On August 27, 2025, And Canceling The December 17, 2025 And January 7, 2026 City Commission Meetings. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2024-301 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of January 17, 2024. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2024-302 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of February 7, 2024. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2024-303 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of February 21, 2024. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 2 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 12. R-2024-304 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 GAI Consultants For A Housing Needs Assessment And Strategic Action Plan In An Amount Up To $100,000.00 In Accordance With Section 38.43 Of The Procurement Code. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2024-305 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Three Easement Agreements With Florida Power And Light Company For The Purpose Of Installing And Maintaining Four Utility Pole Structures On City Owned Property In Order To Complete The Florida Power And Light Pembroke-Lauderdale Reconductor Project, And To Execute One Partial Release Of Easement. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2024-306 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To R2 Unified Technologies For Technical Services Based On State Of Florida Contract No. 4323000-NASPO-16-ACS, In An Amount Up To $178,787.84, 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 Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 3 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 15. R-2024-307 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing One To One Matching Funds To Be Paid From Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Capital Improvement Project Funds For The Awarded 2023-2024 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant In The Amount Of $200,000.00 For Improvements To Oakridge Park; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Plan. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2024-308 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept 2023 Department Of Homeland Security Grant Funds From The City Of Miami In The Approximate Amount Of $333,497.00 To Enhance Public Safety And Emergency Management Urban Area Security Initiative Approved Projects And Equipment; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Memorandum Of Agreement With The City Of Miami And All Other Applicable Sub-Grant Documents; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. R-2024-309 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Change Order No. 1 With Zabatt Engine Services, Inc. And To Extend The Installation Of Electrical Power Generators At Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Nos. E-01, E-03, E-06, W-14, W-15, And The Stormwater Pump Station SW-08 Project Contract Duration By 381 Days Due To Supply Chain Shortages In Accordance With Section 38.48 Of The Procurement Code. (Change Orders) ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 4 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 18. R-2024-310 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The City Manager’s Approval Of A Purchase Order With Xylem Dewatering Solutions Inc. For The Purchase Of Three Godwin Stormwater Pumps In An Amount Up To $528,682.76 Pursuant To Section 38.41(C)(1) Of The City’s Procurement Code. (Emergency Purchases) ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 19. R-2024-311 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The City Manager’s Approval Of The Issuance Of Purchase Orders To Cardinal Contractors , Inc. For The Emergency Repair Of Transformer Tower Nos. 1 And 2 In An Amount Up To $108,874.14, Pursuant To Section 38.41(C)(1) Of The City’s Procurement Code. (Emergency Purchases) ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 21. P-2024-075 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Kinship Care Awareness Month - September 2024 Commissioner Quintana read the proclamation in recognition of Kinship Awareness Month. Gabriela Pilarte, Program Manager at Memorial Health System, and Natalie Gomes, Program Manager at Children’s Services Council of Broward County accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. 22. P-2024-076 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September 2024 Mayor Levy read the proclamation in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Jackie Mathews and Jackie’s 13-year-old son Jeremy (JJ) Matthews accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition. Linda Herbert known as "Lotsy Dotsy", Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Clown, thanked the Commission for the recognition. City of Hollywood Page 5 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 7. R-2024-299 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 The Issues Pertaining To The Large User Agreements As Litigated In The Broward County Circuit Court Case Styled City Of Pembroke Pines v. City Of Hollywood; Authorizing The City Attorney To Enter Into A Tolling Agreement. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, explained the intent of the Resolution. Eve Boutsis, City of Dania Beach, expressed personal opinions/concerns. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution and to amend Section 2 to end only with July. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 25. P-2024-077 Presentation By Todd Storti, Executive Director, Solid Waste Authority Of Broward County, To Present The 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget For The Solid Waste Disposal And Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County (Broward SWA). Todd Storti, Executive Director, Solid Waste Authority of Broward County, provided a presentation regarding the Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Process. Discussion ensued among Mr. Storti and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 6 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 23. PO-2024-18 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Article 4 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Amending The Permitted Uses Within The RC-2 Historic Retail Core And YC Young Circle Mixed-Use District Zoning Districts. (24-T-46) Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, explained the intent of the Ordinance. The Mayor announced the Ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:08 PM and returned at 2:10 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Jeff Devlin, Police Chief, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. 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 the Ordinance with language changes for second reading on adjustments to any roadway in zone; staff recommendations for massage businesses and other adult uses; and to expand dry cleaning . The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 7 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 24. R-2024-312 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Making Findings And Designating As A Brownfield Area, Real Properties Located At 301 And 315 South 62nd Avenue, And Van Buren Street, Identified By Folio Nos 5141-13-08-0280, 5141-13-18-0270, And 5141-13-27-0140, Pursuant To Section 376.80(2)(C), Florida Statutes, To Be Known As The “Yashasim Green Reuse Area” For The Purpose Of Rehabilitation, Job Creation And Promoting Economic Redevelopment; Authorizing The City Of Hollywood To Notify The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection Of The Designation. (24-B-56) Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, explained the intent of the Resolution. The Mayor announced the Resolution was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. Brett Brumand, Goldstein Environmental Law Firm P.A., provided additional information. Vice Mayor Anderson left the meeting at 2:40 PM. The Mayor opened the public hearing; there being no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among staff, Mr. Brumand and members of the Commission. Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 2:42 PM and returned at 2:44 PM Barry Katz, Owner, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Vice Mayor Anderson returned to the meeting at 2:49 PM. Discussion ensued among Mr. Katz and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information on the Resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 8 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 26. R-2024-313 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Renaming The Former National Guard Armory, Located At 906 N. Dixie Highway, To “Armory Community Center At Dowdy Field.” ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 27. R-2024-314 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Rebuilding Together Broward County, Inc. To Provide Exterior Home Improvements, Safety Upgrades, And Beautification Improvements In An Amount Not To Exceed $390,000.00. (Best Interest) Ryon Coote, Community Development Manager, provided a presentation and the issues. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Robin Martin, Rebuilding Together Broward County, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff 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) City of Hollywood Page 9 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 28. R-2024-315 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Insight Public Sector, Inc. For Flock Safety License Plate Recognition Cameras And Software Services In An Amount Up To $1,000,000.00 Over A Two Year Period Based Upon Omnia Partners (Cobb County) Technology Product Solutions And Related Services #23-6692-03 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback) Jeff Devlin, Police Chief, explained the intent of the Resolution. Charles Burrows, Police Lieutenant, provided a presentation. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Joshua Czerenda, Police Major, provided an update and presentation on the school zone cameras. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 10 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 29. P-2024-078 Presentation By Ricky Engle, Director Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts, Regarding Community Centers Operations And Programming. The Commission recessed at 3:43 PM and reconvened at 4:01 PM with all members of the Commission present. Ricky Engel, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, provided a presentation regarding Community Centers operations and programming. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. John Strader, SE Florida Alzheimer's Association, provided additional information regarding adult day care centers. Discussion ensued among staff, Mr. Strader and members of the Commission. Joaquin Arellano, Special Projects and Administrative Manager, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 4:39 PM and returned to the meeting at 4:44 PM. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Peter Hernandez, 2126 Fillmore Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. 30. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Bob Glickman, 3111 N Ocean Drive 2. Joann Reese Fullington, 2135 Wiley Street 3. David Edwards, 2208 Wiley Street 4. Willey Grullon, 7491 Atlanta Street City of Hollywood Page 11 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 20. R-2024-270 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 Prolime Corporation For Catalyst & Lime Sludge Hauling Services In An Annual Amount Up To $600,000.00 For An Initial Two-Year Period. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman to adopt the Resolution with a one year contract not a two year contract. The motion failed for a lack of second. Vincent Morello, Director of Public Utilities, explained the intent of the Resolution. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Otis Thomas, Director of Procurement & Contract Management, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information to the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed 6-1. Commissioner Biederman was opposed. City of Hollywood Page 12 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 31. Commissioner Shuham, District 1 Flooding Issues Commissioner Shuham thanked City staff and the associations for their involvement in putting together the community meeting regarding flooding issues. She stated it was well attended, and residents received a lot of information regarding what the City is doing to minimize and prevent flooding. Commissioner Shuham stated the meeting also advised residents how they can prepare their homes and businesses for storms. Civic Association Signs Commissioner Shuham thanked George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, and Alison Saffold, Civic Affairs Administrator, for their response to civic association signs being placed in swales, and the process of how this will be addressed in the future. Groundbreaking Events Commissioner Shuham thanked the Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development, Police Department, Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts, and all the staff for assembling the groundbreaking event of the new police station along with the ribbon cutting event at Dowdy Field. North Beach Undergrounding Commissioner Shuham thanked the Department of Design and Construction Management staff for the North Beach undergrounding project. She stated these projects are challenging because of the older infrastructure under the roadways. Commissioner Shuham stated the contractor is using caution and coordination between staff and residents is wonderful. She stated she appreciates the efforts made to make those impacted residents lives easier. Design Lighting Commissioner Shuham requested Commission support for staff to look into design lighting requirements Citywide. Commissioner Callari, Commissioner Quintana, and Mayor Levy supported the idea. Sunset Park Commissioner Shuham requested Commission support for staff to look into who would offer assistance such as tax credit program to help with the cost of mitigating the toxins at Sunset Park. Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Quintana supported this idea. Commissioner Shuham stated that Commissioner Callari suggested retesting the land for toxins. City of Hollywood Page 13 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 32. Vice Mayor Anderson, District 2 Utility Boxes Vice Mayor Anderson requested staff look into wrapping the utility boxes or other options to make them look nicer. Land for Sale Vice Mayor Anderson requested Commission support to purchase the wetland for sale on 24 Avenue and Cody Street, next to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center, to be used for recreational use. Commissioner Callari, Commissioner Quintana, and Mayor Levy supported the idea. Flag Request Vice Mayor Anderson stated the Downtown Parkside Royal Poinciana Civic Association is requesting a flag for Armory at Dowdy Field so it can be available when they hold their meetings. City of Hollywood Page 14 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 33. Commissioner Callari, District 3 Vice Mayor Anderson left the meeting at 5:31 PM and returned at 5:33 PM. Stop Signs Commissioner Callari requested Commission support to look into areas that need solar flashing stop signs or support for ground coverings . Commissioner Quintana and Commissioner Biederman supported this idea. Christmas in the Park Commissioner Callari requested an update from Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts, regarding the Christmas in the Park event. Rick Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, provided an update on the expansion of the event. Grand Opening Commissioner Callari requested Commission support for a grand opening of the Downtown Hollywood Café space once the Hollywood Boulevard pavers and sidewalk café area improvements are complete. Hedges versus Gates Commissioner Callari requested an update regarding the allowable size of property gates and hedges. She stated six feet high could be a safety factor. Mental Health Commissioner Callari stated there is an opportunity to use the community centers for addressing demands for mental health assistance. Paint Theme Commissioner Callari stated she would like to see the twelve community centers painted with the same color scheme to create a positive uniform look. Mayor Levy and Vice Mayor Anderson supported this idea. Roundabouts Commissioner Callari requested Commission support to have a neighborhood community, civic association, or school adopt a nearby roundabout. She stated the roundabouts would be maintained by volunteers. Vice Mayor Anderson and Commissioner Shuham supported this idea. City of Hollywood Page 15 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 Beach Clean-Up in the Swales Commissioner Callari stated there needs to be more beach cleanup in the swale areas of Garfield Street and A1A, as they had a lot of garbage due to King Tide. 34. Commissioner Gruber, District 4 Thank You Commissioner Gruber thanked everyone for their hard work and had no further comments. 35. Commissioner Biederman, District 5 Swale Covering Commissioner Biederman requested an update from staff regarding the City pilot project for installing alternative swale covering. He stated he would like to see how the projects turned out and to have an ordinance to allow and encourage different swale opportunities for the residents . Mayor Levy and Commissioner Callari supported the idea. City of Hollywood Page 16 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 36. Commissioner Quintana, District 6 Maintenance Contracts Commissioner Quintana questioned the bus stop maintenance contracts . She stated she would like to know if the City or the County is responsible to maintain them. Commissioner Quintana requested an update from staff to have a better knowledge of the contract so she can inform residents. Mayor Levy and Vice Mayor Anderson supported the idea. Bike Lane Project Commissioner Quintana stated she would like more information regarding the bike lane protection pilot project on Park Road. She stated the residents have concerns and alternative ideas they would like to share. Commissioner Quintana stated she was caught by surprise regarding the project and would have liked to have been informed when they were being installed. Festival of Flavors Commissioner Quintana announced the Flavors of My Land festival will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM at the Oasis De Amor Church located at 5729 Johnson Street. A Life Without Memories Commissioner Quintana announced A Life Without Memories Alzheimer’s And Latino Identity event will take place on September 28, 2024, between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM at Boulevard Heights Community Center. She stated the event will explore the impact of Alzheimer’s on the Latino Community and share strategies to provide the best care. Film Screening Commissioner Quintana announced a film screening, "Healing People and the Planet" followed by a community conversation regarding the climate will take place on October 8, 2024, between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM located at Kay Gather Community Center. Commissioner Callari thanked Chris Roschek, Chief Resiliency Officer, and stated this event is a partnership between the Resilience Division, Broward County, and the Children Services Council. City of Hollywood Page 17 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 37. Mayor Levy Thank You Mayor Levy thanked everyone for their comments and stated there was a lot of great work over the past several weeks. Groundbreaking Mayor Levy announced a groundbreaking event taking place at the beach for the large phase four project to improve resiliency. Improvements Mayor Levy stated there were great improvements in the King Tide experience in the Lakes neighborhood since the way pro valves were installed. He stated there are a couple of intersections and the south side lake that have a breach. Mayor Levy stated he hoped the repairs would be completed before the King Tide on October 12th. North Beach Park Mayor Levy stated the City is working with Broward County to install tiger dams to reduce water at North Beach Park. Mayor Levy thanked Broward County and stated there are long-term resiliency projects in the future for a permanent solution. He thanked City staff for working with the County. Public Works Mayor Levy stated staff have been working hard and the Department of Public Works has made improvements. New Technology Mayor Levy stated the Police Department received a lot of new technology that will assist with the crimes. Memorial Mayor Levy thanked James Russo, Fire Chief, for the 9-11 Firefighters Memorial and stated his words touched everyone at the event. City of Hollywood Page 18 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 38. City Attorney Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney announced Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM regarding City of Hollywood v. Bellsouth Telecommunications LLC. Litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager Raelin Storey, outside counsels Joseph DeMaria and John Herin. Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney announced Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, to commence either immediately following the City of Hollywood v. Bellsouth Telecommunications LLC executive session or at 4:45 PM, whichever comes first regarding the Robinson Norelia v. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager Raelin Storey, Chief Litigation Counsel Julian Geraci. Terrace Wilson Trial Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated they are presently involved in a jury trial regarding Terrace Wilson vs City of Hollywood. He explained this is a claim made by a passenger in a vehicle that fled from police then proceeded into the City of Hallandale Beach where injuries occurred. 39. City Manager Assisted Living George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, announced an informational forum for Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) and Nursing Home Administrators will take place on September 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM at City Hall. He stated it will review State Statutes and Codes, for County and City Ordinances for operations. Redefining Our Schools George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, announced Redefining Our Schools Community Meetings dates. He stated one meeting will be held at Flanagan High School on September 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM and the other meeting on September 30, 2024, at South Broward High School at 6:00 PM. City of Hollywood Page 19 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2024 40. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 20