Special City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 26, 2021 3:30 PM Annual Advisory Board Appointments Commission Chambers Room 219 Special City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Linda Sherwood, Vice Mayor - District 6 Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1 Linda Hill Anderson, Commissioner - District 2 Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3 Adam Gruber, Commissioner - District 4 Kevin Biederman, Vice Mayor - District 5 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 26, 2021 . The Special City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 3:38 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Linda Anderson, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Adam Gruber, Commissioner Kevin D. Biederman, Vice Mayor Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy REGULAR AGENDA 3. R-2021-117 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Two Members To The Employees’ Retirement Fund Board Of Trustees. Charles Howell, 4201 Pierce Street, expressed personal opinions/concerns. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to concerns raised. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Charles Howell to a three year term. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 4. R-2021-118 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Three Members To The Civil Service Board. ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Callari, seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Zulma Collazo in the category of Private Sector Management; Jalane Meloun in the category of Private Sector Non-management; Mitchell Anton in the category of Public Employer. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. 5. R-2021-119 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Two Members To The Hollywood Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners. City of Hollywood Page 1 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 26, 2021 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution appointing Jonathan Lorber and Octavia Mills in the category of Citizens at Large. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2021-120 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Five Members To The Planning And Development Board. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Achim Nowak, 2021 Jefferson Street 2. Richard Blattner, 3501 Keyser Avenue Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 3:52 PM and returned at 3:56 PM. 3. David McLeod, 2717 Garfield Street 4. Joesph Stadlen, 3101 S Ocean Drive 5. Gabe Seghi, 3501 N 37 Street Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Nancy Gaggino, Joseph Stadlen and Andrew Yanowitz in the category of Design member; David McLeod in the category of Professional member; Richard Blattner in the category of Citizen at Large, with the City Clerk drawing lots for the terms. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2021-121 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Six Members To The Historic Preservation Board. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Steven Toth, 1926 Funston Street 2. Steven Piper, 1230 Van Buren Street 3. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street City of Hollywood Page 2 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 26, 2021 ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution appointing Jean-Paul Perez in the category Architectural Historian or Urban Planner; Kira Walton in the category of Engineer or General Contractor; Terrence Cantrell in the category of Hollywood Historical Society; Stephen Piper in the category of Real Estate Broker or Salesperson; Steven Toth in the category of Citizen at Large; Lisa Enfield in the category of Alternate. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2021-122 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Eleven Members To The African American Advisory Council. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Henry Graham, Khadji Gregory-Faal, Richard Louis, Octavia Mills, George Tandy and Nila Williams, with all appointees receiving three year terms. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. R-2021-123 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Eleven Members To The Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Derik Alexander, Police Major, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the Resolution appointing Paul Gleit in the category of North Lake; and Samuel Bentolila in the category of Northwest Central. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 10. R-2021-124 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Ten Members To The Sustainability Advisory Committee. The City Clerk read comment from Wendy Schugar-Martin, 5297 SW 34 Way. City of Hollywood Page 3 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 26, 2021 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Todd Delmay and Wendy Schugar-Martin in the category of Business member; Stephanie Anderson and Julia Poliadis in the category of Citywide member, with the City Clerk drawing lots for the terms. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 11. R-2021-125 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Six Members To The Young Circle ArtsPark Advisory Board. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Mike Wharton, ArtsParks and Cultural Affairs Administrator, responded to concerns raised. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution appointing Jennifer Bello in the category of Performing Arts Field; Jill Weisberg in the category of Arts Community At Large; Elle Pagliano in the category of Broward County School System; Rich DiGirolamo and Luis Villamizar in the category of Citizens at Large Hollywood Resident, with the City Clerk drawing lots for terms. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 12. R-2021-126 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Three Members To The Marine Advisory Board. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Karl Chuck, Special Events Program Manager for ArtsParks, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to move Nick Pietrocarlo to the category of Marine Industry Professional. The motion on roll call vote carried: Aye; Commissioner Shuham Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Callari Commissioner Gruber Vice Mayor Sherwood Nay; Commissioner Biederman Mayor Levy City of Hollywood Page 4 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 26, 2021 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution appointing Nick Pietrocarlo in the category of Marine Industry Professional; Rick Legow in the category of Hollywood Resident member; MaryJo O'Hara in the category of member. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 13. R-2021-127 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Five Members To The Artwork Selection Committee. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Mike Wharton, ArtsPark and Cultural Affairs Administrator, responded to concerns raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution appointing Bruce Elfenbein, Constance Giger and Jill Weisberg in the category of member, with the City Clerk drawing lots for terms. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 14. R-2021-128 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Four Members To The Community Development Advisory Board. The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns: 1. Milana Walter, 1919 Van Buren Street 2. Amber Yeisley, 6541 Harding Street Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution appointing Jennifer Bello, Michael Gold, Octavia Mills and Amber Yeisley, with Amber Yeisley receiving a three year term and the City Clerk to draw lots for the balance of the terms. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 15. R-2021-129 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Five Members To The Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Advisory Board. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Ricky Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, responded to questions raised by the Commission. City of Hollywood Page 5 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes May 26, 2021 ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Sherwood, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution appointing Kathleen DiBona, Alex Hochberger and Sharon Nitzberg in the category of Adult member; Zohar Wolfson in the category of Youth mmber. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 16. R-2021-130 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Eleven Members To The Education Advisory Committee. The City Clerk read comments submitted from the following individuals: 1. Kathy Thomas, 2802 N 46 Avenue 2. Carol Fischer, 485 Briarwood Circle 3. Ellen Suppa, 1234 Adams Street 4. Daniel Derrico, 4900 Jefferson Street ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution appointing Carole Fischer, Catherine Palmer and Ellen Suppa in the category of Teacher member; Mitchell Anton, Ellen Davis, Cheree Libowitz, Larry Perez, Roxanan Tumbaco and Rodney Velez in the category of member; Sofia Mukamal in the category of Student, with the City Clerk drawing lots for terms. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 17. 2021 BOARD 2021 Board Applications APPS 18. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 6