Regular City Commission Meeting
Commission Chambers Room 219
Agenda — 104 items
- 1 The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida.
- 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. 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.
- 3 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.
- 4 1:00 PM - Item - 31 thru 36 1:15 PM - Item - 37 1:30 PM - Item - 38 2:00 PM - Item - 39 and 40 5:00 PM - Item - 56
- 1 Moment of Silence
- 2 Pledge of Allegiance
- 3 Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
- 7 CONSENT AGENDA
- 4 Roll Call
- 9 PAGE BREAK
- 10 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 11 (Items # 5-30)
- 12 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.
- 13 OFFICE OF BUDGET & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
- 5 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budgets Of Various Funds As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2024-317; Amending The Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2024-318; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept Grants And Execute All Applicable Grant Documents.
- 15 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
- 6 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Daniela Buonomo In The Amount Of $60,000.00.
- 7 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Christina Cottes, As Personal Representative Of The Estate Of David Cottes, Deceased In The Amount Of $55,000.00.
- 18 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 8 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of October 1, 2024.
- 9 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of October 23, 2024.
- 10 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of October 23, 2024.
- 11 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of November 6, 2024.
- 12 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Joint / Special City Commission / Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Minutes Of November 20, 2024.
- 13 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of November 20, 2024.
- 25 PAGE BREAK
- 26 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
- 14 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Interlocal Agreement With The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) For Reimbursement To The CRA In An Amount Up To $500,000.00 For Work Associated With The CRA’s Coastal Resiliency Phase IV East-West Streets Project From Harrison Street To Magnolia Terrace And From State Road A1A To The Broadwalk.
- 15 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submittal Of An Application To Receive The 2023 U.S. Department Of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act Urban And Community Forestry Program Grant For Tree Planting In Identified Western And Southwestern Areas Of The City In The Amount Of $455,659.00 With No Required Matching Funds; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Program Documents And Agreements.
- 29 PAGE BREAK
- 30 DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- 16 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A First Amendment To The Professional Services Agreement For Architectural/Engineering Design Consulting Services With Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, LLC; And To Execute Authorization To Proceed No. 8 With Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, LLC For Architectural/Engineering Consulting Services For The Hollywood Beach Golf Course And Clubhouse Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, In An Amount Up To $272,080.00.
- 17 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Change Order With State Contracting & Engineering Corporation For The Reroofing Of The Maintenance Building For The Hollywood Beach Clubhouse/Community Center Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, For An Amount Up To $137,245.00.
- 33 DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
- 18 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For, And If Awarded, Accept Federal Funds From The Federal Emergency Management Agency Through The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program For A Local Hazard Mitigation Project; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements.
- 35 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- 19 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement To SHI International Corp. For The Purchase Of Software Value Added Reseller Services, Based On The State Of Florida Alternative Contract 43230000-Naspo-23-ACS, For An Amount Up To $200,000.00, On An As-Needed Basis, From July 2, 2025, Through April 24, 2027, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Code Of Ordinances. (Piggyback)
- 20 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Approve A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Timeclock Plus, LLC For The Purchase Of Additional Time Clock Hardware, Software, Accessories, And System Maintenance For An Amount Up To $200,000.00, On An As-Needed Basis, From July 2, 2025 Through September 30, 2027, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(11)(A) Of The Code Of Ordinances. (Software And Hardware Exemption)
- 38 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS
- 21 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With HZIP LLC For Major Events Production For A Five-Year Period In An Annual Amount Of Up To $88,000.00.
- 22 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The 2025/2026 Children's Services Council Of Broward County Maximizing Out Of School Time Grant To Conduct Four Youth After School And Summer Camps Programs In The Approximate Amount Of $977,592.00; Authorizing The Required Five Percent Matching Funds To Be Paid From In-Kind Staff Salaries; Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement With The Children's Services Council; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget.
- 23 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Areawide Council On Aging Of Broward County, Inc. Elder Grant, In The Amount Of $228,000.00, At No Cost To The City, To Provide Enhanced Senior Citizen Recreation Programs At The Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents; Amending The Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget.
- 42 POLICE DEPARTMENT
- 24 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 And Confidential Informant Fees), And The Acquisition Of Law Enforcement Equipment In An Amount Not To Exceed $180,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2024-317).
- 25 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept 2024 Department Of Homeland Security Grant Funds From The City Of Miami In The Approximate Amount Of $294,645.00 To Enhance Public Safety And Emergency Management Urban Area Security Initiative Approved Projects And Equipment; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Memorandum Of Agreement With The City Of Miami And All Other Applicable Sub-Grant Documents; Amending The Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget.
- 45 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
- 26 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Aclara Technologies LLC, For The Purchase Of Aclara One Single And Dual Port Metering Transmission Units For The Department’s Billing Platform For One Year In An Amount Up To $236,875.20 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(2) Of The Procurement Code. (Sole Source)
- 27 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 CEI 25-03 With Carollo Engineers, Inc., For On-Call Professional Services Related To Water Projects On An As-Needed Basis In An Amount Up To $150,000.00.
- 28 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 B&C 25-03 With Brown And Caldwell, To Provide Professional Engineering Services Related To The Design And Bidding Of Mechanical Integrity Testing For Deep Injection Wells No. 1, 2, 3, And 4, In An Amount Not To Exceed $65,122.00.
- 29 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For, And If Awarded, Accept Federal Funds From The Federal Emergency Management Agency For Two Local Hazard Mitigation Projects Through The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements.
- 50 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
- 50 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Relating To The Provision Of Fire Rescue Services, Facilities And Programs In The City Of Hollywood; Establishing The Estimated Assessment Rate For Fire Rescue Assessments For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025; Directing The Preparation Of An Assessment Roll; Authorizing A Public Hearing And Directing The Provision Of Notice Thereof; Providing For Conflicts And Severability.
- 30 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Thermo Air, Inc. For HVAC Maintenance, Repair, And Emergency Services In An Annual Amount Up To $60,000.00 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The Procurement Code. (Best Interest)
- 51 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Relating To The Provision Of Fire Rescue Services, Facilities And Programs In The City Of Hollywood; Establishing The Estimated Assessment Rate For Fire Rescue Assessments For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025; Directing The Preparation Of An Assessment Roll; Authorizing A Public Hearing And Directing The Provision Of Notice Thereof; Providing For Conflicts And Severability.
- 52 1:00 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
- 31 Presentation By Senator Dr. Barbara Sharief, Regarding The 2025 Florida Legislative Session.
- 56 CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
- 32 Presentation By Representative Marie Woodson, Regarding The 2025 Florida Legislative Session.
- 33 Presentation By Representative Hillary Cassel, Regarding The 2025 Florida Legislative Session.
- 34 Presentation By Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, Regarding Property Values In Hollywood.
- 35 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Employment Agreement For Incoming City Attorney Damaris Henlon.
- 36 Presentation By Lisa Liotta, Development Officer, Office Of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development; Michael McShea, Executive Vice President; Lee Ann Korst, SE Regional Manager; And Clarissa Willis, Vice President, Advisory And Transaction Services, of CBRE, Inc.; Regarding City Property Assessment And Redevelopment Potential.
- 59 1:15 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
- 37 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 72 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Reference The Use Of Video And License Plate Reader Technology For Parking Enforcement; Permitting The Mailing Of Parking Citations To The Registered Owner Of A Vehicle; Providing For A Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision.
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- 62 PAGE BREAK
- 63 PAGE BREAK
- 64 1:30 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
- 55A A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Establishing Compensation For Members Of The City Commission.
- 38 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Allocating 1,000 Flexibility Units To The Regional Activity Center; Providing A Repealer Clause Authorizing The Units To Be Reallocated To The City’s Total Flexibility Pool Should Additional Units Be Secured Through A Land Use Plan Text Amendment To The Comprehensive Plan; Providing For Conflict; Providing For An Effective Date. (25-T-38)
- 66 2:00 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
- 39 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The 2025 - 2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement With The Fraternal Order Of Police, Hollywood Lodge 24 (Agreement); Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials to Execute The Agreement.
- 40 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 33 Of The Code Of Ordinances Titled “Police Officer’s Retirement System”; Incorporating Various Changes To The Retirement System Contained In The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The Fraternal Order Of Police, Lodge #24 And The City Of Hollywood, Including Changes Relating To Definitions And Normal Retirement Benefits; Providing For Conflicts, Codification, And An Effective Date.
- 69 ORDINANCE(S)
- 41 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 33.025 Of The Code Of Ordinances Titled “Employees’ Retirement Fund” Pertaining To The City Of Hollywood Employees’ Retirement Fund; Related To Providing New Benefit Options, Revising The Makeup Of The Board Of Trustees, And Revising Language Governing Purchase Of Credited Service.
- 71 REGULAR AGENDA
- 42 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Setting The Proposed Maximum Millage Rate Pursuant To Section 200.065 (2)(B), Florida Statutes, And Setting The Date, Time, And Place At Which A Public Hearing Will Be Held To Consider The Proposed Millage Rate And Tentative Budget.
- 43 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Relating To The Provision Of Fire Inspection Services In The City Of Hollywood; Establishing The Estimated Assessment Rates For Fire Inspection Assessments For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025; Directing The Preparation Of An Assessment Roll; Authorizing A Public Hearing And Directing The Provision Of Notice Thereof; Providing For Conflicts And Severability.
- 44 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Relating To The Provision Of Fire Rescue Services, Facilities And Programs In The City Of Hollywood; Establishing The Estimated Assessment Rate For Fire Rescue Assessments For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025; Directing The Preparation Of An Assessment Roll; Authorizing A Public Hearing And Directing The Provision Of Notice Thereof; Providing For Conflicts And Severability.
- 45 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Relating To The Levying And Collecting Of A Non-Ad Valorem Assessment For The Costs Of Abating Nuisances Occurring On Real Property That Are Prohibited Under The City’s Code Of Ordinances; Establishing The Estimated Assessment Amounts To Be Included On The Annual Property Tax Bills Of The Affected Property Owners Who Have Had Remedial Work Performed On Their Properties By The City; Directing The Preparation Of An Assessment Roll; Authorizing A Public Hearing And Directing The Provision Of Notice Thereof; Providing For Conflicts And Severability.
- 46 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Adopting The Annual Action Plan And Projected Use Of Funds For Federal Program Year 2025/2026; Recognizing The Allocation Of $1,249,460.00 And Estimated Program Income Of $108,478.02 In Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds And The Allocation Of $539,022.46 And Estimated Program Income Of $593,463.05 In Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Funds.
- 47 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing City Staff To Identify Qualified Subrecipients To Administer The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program And The City Manager To Execute All Subrecipient Agreements And Amendments Using U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development HOME Investment Partnership Funding In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,062,910.34 Pursuant To Section 38.41(C)(9) Of The Procurement Code. (Best Interest)
- 48 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With DebrisTech, LLC To Provide Emergency Debris Monitoring Services For A Variety Of Disaster Related Incidents For A Two-Year Term In An Annual Amount Up To $3,000,000.00.
- 49 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement To Dell Marketing L.P. For The Purchase Of Computers, Servers, Monitors, And Accessories For An Amount Up To $1,400,000.00, For The Period July 2, 2025, Through June 30, 2029, Based On The Midwestern Higher Education Commission Contract No. MHEC-04152022, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Code Of Ordinances. (Piggyback)
- 50 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Construction Management At Risk Phase II Construction Services Agreement With Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. For The Fire Station 74 Chiller Replacement Project, For A Total Guaranteed Maximum Price Of $1,244,155.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan.
- 51 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc., For Construction Services To Relocate Water And Sewer Mains To Facilitate Florida Department Of Transportation Construction Of Stormwater Pump Stations Along A1A Between Franklin And Desoto Streets In An Amount Up To $1,557,914.40.
- 52 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Second Renewal Of The Unit Price Contract With Envirowaste Services Group, Inc. For Manhole Repairs To Reduce Inflow And Infiltration In The Amount Of $1,057,085.00.
- 53 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To McCumber Wright Venture, LLC For Operational Reimbursement In An Amount Up To $100,000.00 For The Remaining Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2025, For The Temporary Closure Of Eco Grande Golf Course.
- 54 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Third Amendment To And Restatement Of The Transportation System Surtax Interlocal Agreement Among Broward County, The Broward County City Managers Association, And Various Municipalities.
- 55 Presentation By Tammie L. Hechler, Director of Human Resources, To Review Market Comparison Analysis For Mayor And Commissioners Salaries And Benefits.
- 56 CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
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- 88 COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY MANAGER
- 57 Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
- 58 Commissioner Callari, District 3
- 59 Commissioner Gruber, District 4
- 60 Commissioner Biederman, District 5
- 61 Vice Mayor Quintana, District 6
- 62 Commissioner Shuham, District 1
- 63 Mayor Levy
- 64 City Attorney
- 65 City Manager
- 66 The meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________
- 99 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 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.