Regular City Commission Meeting

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 1:00 PM City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Commission Chambers Room 219 Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:16 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida. . Moment of Silence1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families3. Roll Call4. Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Vice Mayor Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy Present: CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, seconded by Commissioner Callari, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2020 Adopted Budget (R-2019-283), Authorizing Year End Budgetary Transfers And Adjustments For Fiscal Year 2020. R-2020-3025. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, seconded by Commissioner Callari and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Bind Renewal Policies With Hartford Fire Insurance Company For Flood Insurance For Various Locations, For An Amount Not To Exceed $79,703.00. R-2020-3036. ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Commissioner Blattner, seconded by Commissioner Callari and adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) Page 1City of Hollywood

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement Along With An Addendum To The Blanket Purchase Agreement Terms And Conditions To Andritz Separation Inc. For Disassembly, Rehabilitation And Reassembly Of Belt Presses And The Purchase And Installation Of New Rollers; In The Total Amount Of $1,836,805.91, Which Includes A Contingency Amount Of $166,982.36, Based Upon The Sole Source Provision In Section 38.41(C)(2) Of The City Code. R-2020-3047. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Accepting The Certified Results Of The 2020 Municipal General Election Held On November 3, 2020. R-2020-3058. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) Presentation To Commissioner Hernandez And Commissioner Blattner Recognizing Their Service As District Commissioner. P-2020-329. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, read a statement on the outstanding public service of Commissioner Hernandez. Commissioner Hernandez thanked the staff, citizens and his colleagues for working together for the betterment of the City. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, read a statement on the outstanding public service of Commissioner Blattner. Commissioner Blattner thanked the staff, citizens and his colleagues for working together for the betterment of the City. Commissioner Callari, Broward League of Cities President, and Mary Lou Tighe, Broward League of Cities Executive Director, presented plaques to Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner for their service to the City and Broward County. Vice Mayor Biederman, District 510. Page 2City of Hollywood

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner Vice Mayor Biederman acknowledged the presentations to Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner and thanked them for their service. He stated he enjoyed working together with them on the Commission. Congratulations Vice Mayor Biederman congratulated Marie Woodson, Robin Bartleman and Debbie Hixon on winning their elections. Vice Mayor Biederman also congratulated Yummy Crab, which is a new business that recently opened up in his district. Thank You Vice Mayor Biederman thanked Kevin Thibault, Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, and Shane Strom for getting the water flowing from the Turnpike canal between Taft Street and Sheridan Street by having it unclogged. Lake Okeechobee Vice Mayor Biederman stated he is on the Broward County Water Advisory Board and stated that some of the information he received was that Lake Okeechobee is three feet above the level that it was at this time last year. Commissioner Sherwood, District 611. Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Sherwood stated today is a day of joy and sadness. She will miss Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner. She congratulated them on all their accomplishments over the years. Commissioner Shuham, District 112. Recent Weather Commissioner Shuham thanked Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, and Pete Bienek, Director of Public Works, and all their staff for their hard work during the recent hard rains. Dunes Commissioner Shuham stated the dunes have performed remarkably during the recent storms. Vacant Businesses and Mandates Page 3City of Hollywood

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes Commissioner Shuham stated that vacant businesses should have signage on their windows and requested Commission support for this to become a mandate. Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Blattner supported this request. Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Shuham thanked Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner for their service, mentorship and guidance. Commissioner Hernandez, District 213. Thank You Commissioner Hernandez thanked God, his wife, his daughter, Commission staff on the 4th floor; Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager; George Keller, Deputy City Manager; Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager; Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager; Doug Gonzales, City Attorney; Police Department; Fire Department; residents of the City; his neighbors; all the City Directors and their staff; the crews that work around the clock, and his Mom and Dad for all of their support. He will continue to work for the City, even though he was not reelected. Membership in Sister Cities Commissioner Hernandez requested Commission support to renew the City’s membership with Sister Cities and he volunteered to serve on this committee. Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Shuham supported this request. Commissioner Callari, District 314. Flooding Hotspots Commissioner Callari thanked Vivek Galav, Director of Public Utilities, on resolving the issues of the recent flooding hotspots. Mosquito Spraying Commissioner Callari thanked the County for their response on the mosquito spraying. Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner Commissioner Callari expressed her gratitude for serving alongside Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner. Commissioner Blattner, District 415. Thank You Page 4City of Hollywood

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes Commissioner Blattner thanked the Office of Human Resources for the departing gift. He also thanked his wife for her support over the years. Commissioner Blattner also thanked Commissioner Callari for working alongside him over the years. Housing Ordinance Commissioner Blattner stated the Commission needs to work on property standards. He spoke about the City of North Miami who has a housing ordinance in which inspections are done by the City when houses are for sale, as this will help to discourage illegal conversions . He would like the City to consider a similar housing ordinance. Poem Commissioner Blattner read a poem by Ernest Lords Thayer, A Ballad of the Republic, sung in the Year 1888. Mayor Levy16. Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner Mayor Levy thanked his colleagues for all their words of encouragement and acknowledged Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner for their contributions to the City. City Attorney17. Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, thanked Commissioner Hernandez and Commissioner Blattner and stated he enjoyed working with them over the years. City Manager18. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, had no further comments. Recess19. The Commission recessed at 2:18 PM and reconvened at 2:38 PM with all members of the Commission present. SWEARING IN CEREMONY20. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, welcomed the elected officials, Mayor Elect Josh Levy, District 2 Commissioner Elect Linda Hill Anderson, District 4 Page 5City of Hollywood

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes Commissioner Elect Adam Gruber, District 6 Commissioner Elect Linda Sherwood. A. Invocation. Pastor Kennedy McGowen, First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, provided the invocation. B. Pledge of Allegiance. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, led the pledge of allegiance. C. Oaths of Office. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Mayor Josh Levy. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Commissioner Linda Hill Anderson. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Commissioner Adam Gruber. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Commissioner Linda Sherwood. D. Benediction. Pastor Kennedy McGowen, First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, provided the benediction. Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, introduced the new City Commission. Roll Call21. Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Linda Anderson, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Adam Gruber, Vice Mayor Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy Present: Commissioner Shuham, District 122. Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Shuham congratulated the newly elected officials, Page 6City of Hollywood

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Gruber, and stated she looks forward to working with them. Commissioner Anderson, District 223. Thank you Commissioner Anderson thanked the residents that voted for her, her campaign staff, donors, and her family for all their help and support. Commissioner Callari, District 324. Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Gruber Commissioner Callari congratulated the newly elected officials, Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Gruber, and stated she looks forward to working together to serve the residents. Commissioner Gruber, District 425. Thank you Commissioner Gruber thanked his family for their support, the volunteers, the donors and all voters. He recognized Commissioner Blattner for his 20 years of service to the City. He congratulated the newly elected officials and he looks forward to working together with the Commission and staff. Vice Mayor Biederman, District 526. Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Gruber Vice Mayor Biederman congratulated the newly elected officials, Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Gruber. Facebook Vice Mayor Biederman stated that the next and final episode of his “Not So Undercover Vice Mayor” will be airing on Facebook Live on Monday, November 23rd as he is riding with Underground Utilities Stormwater Division. Recapture the Swale Program Vice Mayor Biederman thanked the Department of Public Utilities for their endeavor in the Recapture the Swale Pilot Program on 72nd Avenue, as it is looking good! Home Inspection Program Vice Mayor Biederman reiterated the Home Inspection program brought Page 7City of Hollywood

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes up by Commissioner Blattner. He stated that he will bring up this issue again at a later date. Commissioner Sherwood, District 627. Thank you Commissioner Sherwood thanked everyone for their support and spoke about her years of service. She stated that she is looking forward to working with the new Commission. Mayor Levy28. Welcome Mayor Levy welcomed Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Gruber. Thank you Mayor Levy stated that he has achieved a lot in the last four years and he looks forward to continuing to move the City forward in the policies and initiatives that the Commission has and will set. He thanked the 1,300 plus employees who work for the City and spoke about the ongoing General Obligation Bond, which the residents voted in favor of, to invest in the City. City Attorney29. Congratulations Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, congratulated the New City Commission and stated he looks forward to working with all of them. Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), a virtual executive session would be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 4:15 PM regarding Howard Fabian vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and Chief Litigation Counsel. Executive Session Douglas Gonzales, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8)(a), a virtual executive session would be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 4:45 PM regarding Lecharies Rashad Coakley vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and Chief Litigation Page 8City of Hollywood

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes Counsel. City Manager30. Congratulations Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, congratulated Mayor Levy and Commissioner Sherwood and welcomed Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Gruber. RECESS31. The Commission recessed at 3:27 PM and reconvened at 5:11 PM with all members of the Commission present. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS32. The City Clerk read the 30 minute time period rule for Citizens' Comments, the balance of the comments submitted to the City Clerk that cannot be read will be forwarded to the City Commission. 1. Harry Persaud, harry6338@gmail.com 2. Dr. Reginald Qusenberry, qusenberry@me.com 3. Harry Jr., harryprince56.hp@gmail.com 4. Prince Nado, nadobule67@gmail.com 5. America Figueira, flamerica 137@gmail.com 6. Louise Olliw, lolliw@gmail.com 7. Monica Regalado, regacarlos@me.com 8. Isa Swait, inswait@yahoo.com 9. Claude Luciani, claudeluciani@att.net 10. Theodora Williamson 11. Debra Case, 322 Buchanan Street 12. Lynn Smith, 1939 Adams Street 13. Peter Bober, 2699 Stirling Road, Suite A-30 14. Keith Poliakoff, 200 East Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1000 15. Mandee Adler, 3151 N 36th Street 16. Patricia Ferreira, 3 Foxfire Road 17. Joele Perovich, 3802 N 46th Avenue, #B420 18. Caryl Mendelsohn, 3101 N 47th Avenue 19. Jeffrey Lowe, 2802 N 46th Avenue 20. Barry Lynn, 3501 Keyser Avenue 21. Carole Lynn, 3502 Keyser Avenue 22. Emily Komlossy, 15 Dogwood Road 23. Jeff Resnick, 2806 N 46th Avenue 24. Laya Seghi, 4 Foxfire Road Page 9City of Hollywood

November 18, 2020Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes 25. Edith Borushok Fisher, 4731 N 36th Street 26. Yosi Assaf, 3 Foxfire Road 27. Bobby Gelber, 4000 N Hills Drive 28. Anthony Krayer, 6051 N Ocean Drive, #1706 29. Bradley Manilla, 2810 N 46th Avenue, #257 30. Patricia Rafaez, 2806 N 46th Avenue, #D634 31. Anabella Fischer, 46 Greens Road 32. Joan Tashman, 2800 N 46th Avenue, #A303 33. Nelson Zide, 4490 Casper Court 34. Walter Hollander, 3650 N 36th Avenue, #52 35. Peter Patraka, 2818 N 46th Avenue 36. Miriam Kowarski, 2802 N 46th Avenue, #B620 37. Tina Peretz, 5210 N 35th Street The meeting adjourned at 5:44 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ 33. Page 10City of Hollywood