Special City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, May 27, 2020 3:30 PM Annual Advisory Board Appointments Commission Chambers Room 219 Special City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Kevin Biederman, Vice Mayor - District 5 Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1 Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2 Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3 Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4 Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2020 . The Special City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 3:38 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida. Mayor Levy explained the meeting is being held virtually due to COVID -19 and explained the meeting procedures which will be followed. The public was allowed entrance to City Hall to come speak if they chose to. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Vice Mayor Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy 3. R-2020-116 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing One Member To The Hollywood Police Officers’ Pension Board. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, explained the application submission process and the number of applications received. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, and Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution appointing Jeffrey Marano. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 4. R-2020-117 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing One Member To The Hollywood Firefighters’ Pension Board. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution appointing Jason Rosner. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 1 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2020 Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 5. R-2020-118 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Two Members To The Civil Service Board. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Susan Triano in the category of private sector management position; and Samuel Bentolila in the category of self-employed. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 6. R-2020-119 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Four Members To The Planning and Development Board. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, responded to questions raised by the Commission. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Patrice Duval, 1523 Grant Street 2. Justin Brook, 1239 Washington Street 3. Steven Morales, 7421 Buchanan Street ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Steven Morales in the Design category; and Patrice Duval in the Professional category. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 2 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2020 Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 7. R-2020-120 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Four Members To The Historic Preservation Board. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution appointing Ari Sklar in the category of Architect; and Dulce Conde in the category of Professional. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 8. R-2020-121 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing One Member To The Hollywood Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners. David Dweck, 6200 Fletcher Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution appointing David Dweck in the category of Citizen at Large. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 9. R-2020-122 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Four Members To The Artwork Selection Committee. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution appointing Henry Grunberg and Richard Sauer. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 3 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2020 Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 10. R-2020-123 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Eight Members To The African American Advisory Council. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Joann Fullington Reese, Bernard Isler, Diana Topacio Marrero, Cerolyn Pittner, Gabriel Short and Amanee Tyson. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 11. R-2020-067 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing One Member To The General Obligation Board Oversight Committee. Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, read public comments submitted from Clive Taylor, 1516 Grant Street. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution appointing Clive Taylor in the category of Chamber of Commerce. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 12. R-2020-124 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Five Members To The Marine Advisory Board. Suzanne Cutrone, 2214 N 26 Avenue, expressed personal opinions/concerns. The Commission temporarily passed this item and will take it up later in City of Hollywood Page 4 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2020 the meeting. 13. R-2020-125 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Three Members To The Young Circle ArtsPark Advisory Board. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Richard Sauer in the category of Performing Arts Field. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 14. R-2020-126 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Three Members To The Sustainability Advisory Committee. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Dale Cheek and Grahm Rubin in the category of Citywide member; and Jade Vinet in the category of Alternate member. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 12. R-2020-124 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Five Members To The Marine Advisory Board. This item was continued from earlier in the meeting. Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Dale Cheek and Juan Mendoza in the Professional category; Henry Buzgon and Larry Gilderman in the Resident category; and Suzy Cutrone in the Member category. The motion on roll call vote carried: City of Hollywood Page 5 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2020 Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 15. R-2020-127 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Six Members To The Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Advisory Board. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution appointing Ettore deTorres, Jr., Bonnie Fiallo, Jon McMillian and Kevin Toilver-Lyons in the Adult category; and Lauren Rosenthal in the Youth category. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy 16. R-2020-128 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Seven Members To The Education Advisory Committee. Kypps Poliard, 7021 Raleigh Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Anthony Grisby, Interim Community Development Manager, explained the intent of the resolution and responded to questions asked by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution appointing Peggy Canis in the category of Teacher; Diane Marrero, Kypps Pollard, and Allan Libero in the category of Regular Member; and Grahm Rubin and Gabrielle Short in the category of Student member; with the City Clerk drawing lots to determine the terms. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy City of Hollywood Page 6 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2020 17. R-2020-129 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Four Members To The Community Development Advisory Board. Raelin Storey, Communications, Marketing, & Economic Development Director, read the comments submitted from the following individuals: 1. Siobhan McLaughlin, 1409 Rodman Street 2. Ivan Santiago, PO Box 220950 3. Jennifer Luciani, 5900 N Farragut Drive 4. Marty Shuham, 1930 Harrison Street Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, stated Commissioner Shuham does not have a conflict of interest on this issue. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution appointing Joann Fullington Reese, Jennifer Luciani, Siobhan McLaughlin and David Rosa Jr. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Callari Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman Commissioner Sherwood Mayor Levy . Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011(8)(a), governing public meetings, an executive session will be held in the McCumber-Wright Venture, LLC d/b/a Mark McCumber & Associates v. The City of Hollywood matter. The virtual executive session will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Attending the session will be the Mayor and Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and outside counsel Steven Zelkowitz and John Herin. 18. 2020 BOARD 2020 Board Applications APP City of Hollywood Page 7 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2020 19. The meeting adjourned at 5:16 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 8