Regular City Commission Meeting

Commission Chambers Room 219

Agenda — 73 items

1. 1 The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 1:15 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida. ▶ jump to 13:43
2. 2 As a courtesy the City is offering a new option for Citizens’ Comments, other than in-person comments, for persons to participate at 5:00 PM by telephone. The option for public comment via telephone is not available for Proclamations, Presentations or other agenda items. There shall be no duplication of issues that were heard on specifically agendaed items. Advance registration is required to participate via telephone for Citizens' Comments at : https://fl-hollywood2.civicplus.com/FormCenter/City-Clerk-12/Citizens-Comments-Telephone-Registration-291 This registration form must be received by noon on the Tuesday prior to the meeting. Requests received after this time will not be honored. The public is encouraged to participate in -person at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, room 219. The Consent Agenda is comprised of items prepared by various offices and departments in the City. These items are routine and/or non-controversial in nature, and may be voted upon by the Commission in one motion as listed below. The Regular agenda consists of items that must be discussed or that could be considered controversial, and are voted upon by the Commission individually. Agenda items not scheduled for a specific time may be considered at any time during the meeting, at the Commission’s discretion. However, time certain items will not be considered by the Commission earlier than the time listed for those items, although those items may be taken up at a later time. The following items on this agenda are time certain items.
3. 3 1:00 PM - Item - 16 thru 23 1:15 PM - Item - 24 2:00 PM - Item - 25 5:00 PM - Item - 35
4. 1 Moment of Silence ▶ jump to 14:10
5. 2 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 15:19
6. 3 Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families ▶ jump to 15:34
7. 4 Roll Call ▶ jump to 15:56
8. 8 PAGE BREAK
9. 9 Approved of the Consent Agenda Adopted on the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 16:47
10. 10 CONSENT AGENDA
11. 11 If a citizen wishes to comment on a specific item, he/she should submit a comment card to the City Clerk before the Commission approves the consent agenda.
12. 12 OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
13. 5 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Grant Of A Perpetual Non-Exclusive Underground Easement In Favor Of Florida Power & Light Company, For The Construction, Operation, And Maintenance Of Underground Electrical Utility Facilities Within A Portion Of The City Owned Property At 1913 Coolidge Street, Hollywood, Florida, 33020. R-2026-207 adopt Pass
14. 14 OFFICE OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15. 6 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Final Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2022/2023, And Approving Interim Annual Reports For Fiscal Years 2023/2024 And 2024/2025 To The Florida Housing Finance Corporation Pursuant To The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Act, Authorizing Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Required Documents And Certifications. R-2026-208 adopt Pass
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17. 17 DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
18. 7 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The First Amendment To The Professional Engineering Continuing Services Agreement With The Corradino Group, Inc. For Construction Engineering Inspection Services During The Construction Of The Hollywood Tidal Flooding Mitigation And Shoreline Protection Sites 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 7, 8, 14, 15, And 16 (FDEP 22FRP13), A General Obligation Bond Project, To Incorporate The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection Resilient Florida Grant Agreement And Related Documents. R-2026-209 adopt Pass
19. 8 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Empire Office, Inc., For Office Furniture And Installation Services As Part Of The City Hall Renovation Project, In An Amount Up To $39,973.44, Based On The State Of Florida Alternative Source Contract 56120000-24-NY-ACS Agreement, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback) R-2026-210 adopt Pass
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21. 21 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE RESCUE & BEACH SAFETY
22. 9 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application For The Florida Department Of Health Overdose Data To Action (OD2A) Program Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept Said Grant In The Amount Of $344,988.00 With No Required Matching Funds; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. R-2026-211 adopt Pass
23. 23 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS
24. 10 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The First Amendment To The Agreement With Easterseals Of South Florida, Inc. To Fund Adult Day Care Services In The Amount Of $250,000.00 Funded By The State 2026-2027 Appropriations. R-2026-212 adopt Pass
25. 25 POLICE DEPARTMENT
26. 11 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And Execute All Applicable Agreements And Documents With Flock Group Inc D/B/A Flock Safety For Camera Equipment And Software Services In An Annual Amount Up To $555,000.00 For Five Years In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(11)(A) Of The Procurement Code. (Software Exception) R-2026-213 adopt Pass
27. 12 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Expenditure Of Federal (Treasury) Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds, Pursuant To The Federal Comprehensive Crime Control Act Of 1984, To Provide Funding For Law Enforcement Training, Law Enforcement Investigations Inclusive Of Overtime, Confidential Informant Fees, And The Acquisition Of Law Enforcement Equipment In An Amount Not To Exceed $350,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Operating Budget. R-2026-214 adopt Pass
28. 13 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And Execute Applicable Documents With Multiple Cellular Network Vendors To Provide Cellular Distributed Antenna System Services For The New Police Headquarters Project, In An Amount Up To $344,000.00, In Accordance With Section 38.41(c)(9) Of The Procurement Code. (Best Interest) R-2026-215 adopt Pass
29. 29 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
30. 14 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Change Order To Blanket Purchase Agreement PA601120 With Aclara Technologies LLC For The Purchase Of Aclara One Single And Dual Port Metering Transmission Units To Increase The Contract Amount From $236,875.20 To $500,000.00 And Extending The Terms By An Additional 120 Days. R-2026-216 adopt Pass
31. 31 PAGE BREAK
32. 32 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
33. 15 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Renew Blanket Purchase Agreement PA601133 With S&R Engineering Group LLC, d/b/a Air Changes Mechanical For HVAC Systems Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Services In An Amount Up To $750,000.00. R-2026-217 adopt Pass
34. 34 1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
35. 16 A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Boys & Girls Club Week, June 22 - June 26, 2026 P-2026-054 Proclamation was given ▶ jump to 27:15
36. 17 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Juneteenth, June 19, 2026. P-2026-055 Proclamation was given Pass ▶ jump to 33:07
37. 18 A Proclamation In Recognition Of Pride Month, June 2026. P-2026-056 Proclamation was given ▶ jump to 43:13
38. 19 Presentation By Jeffrey Devlin, Police Chief, Recognizing Recipients of Hollywood Police Department Awards for January 2026, February 2026, March 2026, and April 2026. P-2026-057 A presentation was given ▶ jump to 17:13
39. 20 Presentation By Doug Brightwell, Director of Broward County Animal Care, Regarding An Agency/Shelter Overview. P-2026-058 A presentation was given ▶ jump to 49:29
40. 21 Presentation By Terry Cantrell, Chair, Regarding The Annual Report For The General Obligation Bond Oversight Advisory Committee. P-2026-059 A presentation was given ▶ jump to 60:19
41. 22 Presentation By Ettore de Torres, Chair, Regarding The Annual Report For The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board. P-2026-060 A presentation was given ▶ jump to 66:58
42. 23 Presentation By Christine Corbo, Chair, Regarding The Annual Report For The Sister Cities Advisory Committee. P-2026-061 A presentation was given ▶ jump to 75:14
43. 43 1:15 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
44. 24 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The City’s Existing Comprehensive Plan By Amending The Potable Water Sub-Element Of The Utilities Element To Adopt By Reference The Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2025 Update In Accordance With Section 163.3177(6)(c)(3), Florida Statutes; As More Specifically Set Forth In Exhibit “A”; And Providing For An Effective Date. (25-L-102) PO-2026-007a adopt on second and final reading Pass ▶ jump to 92:28
45. 45 PAGE BREAK
46. 46 2:00 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
47. 25 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Changing The Zoning Designation Of 0.94 Acres, Generally Located At 2910 Polk Street, As More Specifically Described In Exhibit “A,” From The Transitional Core Zoning District (TC-1) To Retail Core Zoning District (RC-1) And Amending The City’s Zoning Map To Reflect The Change In Zoning Designation (25-Z-13a). PO-2026-014 adopt on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 104:50
48. 48 ORDINANCE(S)
49. 26 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 33 Of The Code Of Ordinances Titled “Firefighter’s Pension And Retirement” Incorporating Various Changes To The Chapter Contained In The Tentatively Agreed To Collective Bargaining Agreement With The Hollywood Professional Fire Fighters, Local #1375, Including Changes To The Benefit Accrual Rate For Firefighters Who Separate From Service, Enter The Deferred Retirement Option Plan, Or Enter The Reformed Planned Retirement Benefit To 3.4% Of Average Final Compensation For Each Year Of Credited Service Earned On And After July 7, 2026, For Both Tier 1 And Tier 2 Members; Changes To The Normal Retirement Date To The Earlier Of The First Day Of The Month Following The Attainment Of Age 50 And The Completion Of Ten Years Of Credited Service Or Upon The Completion Of 21 Years Of Credited Service, Regardless Of Age; And Changes To The Member Contribution Rate To 9.85% For Tier 1 Members And 11.35% For Tier 2 Members; Providing For Conflict, Codification, And An Effective Date. PO-2026-015 adopt on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 89:32
50. 50 PAGE BREAK
51. 51 PAGE BREAK
52. 52 REGULAR AGENDA
53. 27 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Designating The Voting Delegate For The Florida League Of Cities 2026 Annual Conference. R-2026-218 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 110:19
54. 28 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Master Services Agreement With Mansfield Oil Company Of Gainesville, Inc. For Fuel Delivery With Related Services In An Estimated Annual Amount Up To $1,000,000.00 Based Upon Sourcewell Contract 121522-MNF In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback) R-2026-219 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 110:54
55. 29 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For Funding And, If Awarded, Accept Funding Through The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Roads For Economic Vitality (“REV”) Program For A Sidewalk Construction Infill Project Located Within The Boulevard Heights Neighborhood, In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,000,000.00; Committing The Applicable Operating And Maintenance Costs Upon Project Completion; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Application Documents And Agreements; Acknowledging That The Project Will Be Delivered As A Florida Department Of Transportation Local Agency Program (“LAP”) Project. R-2026-220 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 111:55
56. 30 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Updating The City's Inventory Of City-Owned Real Property To Identify Certain Vacant Parcels As Appropriate For Affordable Housing Development Pursuant To Section 166.0451, Florida Statutes; Reaffirming The City's Commitment To Increasing Affordable Housing Opportunities; Directing That Such Properties Be Included In The City's Publicly Available Property Inventory; And Providing For An Effective Date. R-2026-221 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 112:06
57. 31 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With RF Environmental Services, Inc., In The Amount Of $4,599,120.00 For Construction Services Related To The Transition To A Sodium Hypochlorite System At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. R-2026-222 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 136:47
58. 32 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number H&S 26-09 With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C., In An Amount Up To $298,981.00 For Construction Administration Services Related To The Transition To A Sodium Hypochlorite System At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. R-2026-223 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 137:40
59. 33 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Renewal Of The Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Through CDW Government, LLC For The Provision Of Microsoft Licenses And Services Over A Three-year Period, In An Estimated Annual Amount Up To $1,189,728.43, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(11)(A) Of The Procurement Code; Amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. R-2026-224 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 138:28
60. 34 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Recognizing And Confirming The Vested Rights And Longstanding Lawful Residential Status Of The Property Commonly Known As The Hollywood Beach Resort Generally Located At 101 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida (The “Property”); Confirming The Property’s Vested Right To Have 398 Residential Units In Addition To Its Commercial And Accessory Uses; Finding That The Property Was Expressly Approved, Developed, Sold, And Regulated As A Residential Development For Nearly Forty Years; Providing For Conflicts; And Providing For An Effective Date. R-2026-225 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 153:55
61. 35 CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ▶ jump to 245:53
62. 62 COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY MANAGER
63. 36 Vice Mayor Callari, District 3 ▶ jump to 197:23
64. 37 Commissioner Gruber, District 4 ▶ jump to 207:58
65. 38 Commissioner Biederman, District 5 ▶ jump to 210:13
66. 39 Commissioner Quintana, District 6 ▶ jump to 215:07
67. 40 Commissioner Shuham, District 1 ▶ jump to 221:37
68. 41 Commissioner Hernandez, District 2 ▶ jump to 226:55
69. 42 Mayor Levy ▶ jump to 277:09
70. 43 City Attorney ▶ jump to 278:13
71. 44 City Manager ▶ jump to 278:16
72. 45 The meeting adjourned at 5:42 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ ▶ jump to 280:34
73. 73 The City of Hollywood is conducting its City Commission Meetings in person at City Hall, located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard. To view the meeting agenda, please visit hollywoodfl .org. Members of the public may watch the City Commission Meetings via the City’s website at hollywoodfl.org/WatchMeeting, via livestream on the City’s YouTube Channel, on Comcast Channel 78 or ATT U-Verse Channel 99. Any person who wishes to speak must first complete a comment card from the City Clerk. Comment cards must be returned to the City Clerk within the first five minutes after the start of the agenda item. After being recognized, approach the podium, give your name and address, identify your client or clients (if applicable). A citizen's time is not transferable to any other person. Citizens' Comments shall be held on the First and Third Wednesday of each month at the Regular City Commission Meeting in the City Commission Chambers, Room 219, at 5:00 PM. Lobbyist registration is required if any person, firm or corporation is lobbying the City Commission on any petition or issue, pursuant to the Section 30.15 of the Code of Ordinances. Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by this Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made. Two or more members of the same city board, commission, or committee, who are not of this Commission, may attend this meeting and may, at that time, discuss matters on which foreseeable action may later be taken by their board, commission or committee. Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in City programs and/or services may call the Clarissa Ip, ADA Coordinator/City Engineer, five business days in advance at 954-921-3915 (voice) or email: cip@hollywoodfl.org. If an individual is hearing or speech impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (V-TDD). Disclosure of Real Estate Interests and Business Relationships - When an agenda item involves the use or development of land, each member of the City Commission, City Manager, Assistant City Manager(s), City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, and the director and assistant director (s) of each City department/office shall disclose orally, at the time the City Commission begins to discuss the item, or in writing to the City Clerk prior to the publication of the agenda, any significant interest (as defined below) that such City official or employee or any relative of such City official or employee has in land located within 300 feet of the land that is the subject of the item. When an agenda item involves an invitation for bids, request for proposals, request for qualifications, request for letters of interest, or other competitive solicitation, each member of the City Commission, City Manager, Assistant City Manager(s), City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, and the director and assistant director (s) of each City department/office shall disclose orally, at the time the City Commission begins to discuss the item, or in writing to the City Clerk prior to the publication of the agenda, any client or business relationship that such City official or employee or any relative of such City official or employee has with any business entity that has submitted a response to the competitive solicitation. “Significant interest” means ownership of more than five percent of the value of the land. Persons attending meetings shall remain seated at all times unless called upon to speak, will not call out comments during the meeting or make inappropriate hand or facial gestures. Please silence all cell phones prior to entering the meeting.