Special City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, September 27, 2017 7:00 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Special City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Traci Callari, Vice Mayor - District 3 Debra Case, Commissioner - District 1 Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2 Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4 Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5 Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager Alan Fallik, Acting City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2017 . The Special City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 7:06 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Present Commissioner Debra Case Commissioner Peter Hernandez Vice Mayor Traci Callari Commissioner Richard Blattner Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman Commissioner Linda Sherwood Mayor Josh Levy 3. P-2017-049 City Manager’s Recommended Budget Presentation. At this time, Vice Mayor Callari introduced the youth ambassador member present who is shadowing her this evening. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an introduction to the presentation on the proposed budget and addressed the points brought up at the first public budget hearing. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration, provided a detailed presentation on the FY2018 proposed budget. Raelin Storey, Director of Public Affairs and Marketing, provided a presentation on the FY2018 budget priority of economic development initiatives. 4. R-2017-287 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Fixing The Amount And Rate Of Taxation For The Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2017, And Making The Tax Levy For The Year 2017. Mayor Levy read the title of the Resolution: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA, FIXING THE AMOUNT AND RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND MAKING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2017." Mayor Levy stated "THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE SET BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 IS 7.4479 MILLS, WHICH WILL GENERATE GENERAL FUND NET REVENUES OF ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT MILLION, NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS ($108,995,851.00). THIS MILLAGE RATE City of Hollywood Page 1 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2017 REPRESENTS AN 8.38% INCREASE OVER THE ROLLED-BACK RATE OF 6.8720 MILLS." Mayor Levy announced the public hearing has been advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Ordinances. The Public hearing was opened and Matthew Gouthro, 2330 N 66th Terrace, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Being no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. George Keller, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to set the millage rate at 7.4479 mills. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Case, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. P-2017-050 Adoption Of Motion To Concur With The Separate Adoption Of The Community Redevelopment Agency Budgets By The CRA Board In Accordance With The State Regulating Special Districts. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Case, to concur with the seperate adoption of the Community Redevelopment Agency budgets by the CRA board in accordance with the state statute regulating special districts. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2017-288 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Making Appropriations For The Fiscal Year 2018 Based On The Operating And Capital Budget Estimate Of Revenues And Expenditures For Each Of The City’s Operating Funds As Submitted By The City Manager. Mayor Levy reads the title of the Resolution as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD, City of Hollywood Page 2 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2017 FLORIDA, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 BASED ON THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR EACH OF THE CITY'S OPERATING FUNDS AS SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER.” Mayor Levy announced the public hearing has been advertised in conformance with Florida statutes and City ordinances, the Public hearing was opened and the following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Tom Lander, 3186 Roosevelt Street 2. Claire Garret, 3148 Calle Largo Drive There being no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2017-289 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Five-Year FY 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program As Set Forth In Exhibit A For Projects Funded From Pay As You Go Funding, Parking Enterprise Fund, Water And Sewer Renewal, Replacement And Improvement Reserve, Stormwater Enterprise Fund, State Revolving Fund Loans, And Other Sources. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Luis Lopez, City Engineer, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue 2. Brion Blackwelder, 1455 Tyler Street Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 3 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2017 ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2017-290 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Establishing The Number And Type Of Authorized Positions For Each Department And Office For The Fiscal Year 2018. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue 2. Richard Weiner, Attorney for AFSCME 2432 3. Jamie Mardis, 5315 Arthur Street Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, provided additional information. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Case, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2017-291 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Continuation Of The Extended Service Hour Work Week Program Initially Approved Pursuant To Resolution No. R-2016-254; And Providing Details Regarding The Cost Savings Through The Third Quarter Of 2017 And An Estimate For The Four Quarters Combined. Tammie Hechler, Director of Human Resources, explained the intent of the resolution. Jamie Mardis, 5315 Arthur Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 9:37 PM and returned at 9:38 PM. City of Hollywood Page 4 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2017 Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. PO-2017-19 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood Florida, Creating Section 105.31 Of The Code Of Ordinances; Creating A Second Additional Homestead Exemption For Low-Income Senior Citizens. The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with State Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened and Joanne Reese expressed personal opinions/concerns. Being there was no one further who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Sherwood left the meeting at 9:52 PM and returned at 9:57 PM. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Alan Fallik, Acting City Attorney, provided additional information. The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance on second and final reading. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Case, to adopt on second and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye: Commissioner Case, Commissioner Hernandez, Vice Mayor Callari, Commissioner Blattner, Commissioner Biederman, Commissioner Sherwood and Mayor Levy Enactment No: O-2017-16 . Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an introduction on Hurricane Irma debris removal. Sylvia Glazer, Director of Public Works, and Karen Arndt, Assistant Director of Public Works, provided an update on the status of Hurricane Irma debris removal. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 5 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2017 11. The meeting adjourned at 10:22 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 6