Regular City Commission Meeting
Commission Chambers Room 219
Agenda — 95 items
- 1 NOTES
- 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 - 26 1:15 PM - Item - 27 thru 28 1:30 PM - Item - 29 2:00 PM - Item - 30 thru 31 5:00 PM - Item - 49
- 1 Moment of Silence
- 2 Pledge of Allegiance
- 3 Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
- 7 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 4 Roll Call
- 9 PAGE BREAK
- 10 CONSENT AGENDA
- 11 (Items # 5-25)
- 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 THE CITY ATTORNEY
- 5 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Wendy Bucknor In The Amount Of $60,000.00.
- 15 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 6 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of November 1, 2023.
- 7 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of November 15, 2023.
- 8 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 15, 2023.
- 9 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of December 6, 2023.
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- 22 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
- 10 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The State Of Florida Department Of Environmental Protection Resilient Florida Grant Program For The Hollywood Coastal Road Resiliency Project Implementing Resiliency And Flood Management Improvements For Coastal Economic Vitality, Infrastructure Hardening And Safety Implementation For The CRA Phase IV E/W Streetscape From Harrison Street To Magnolia Terrace Between State Road A1A And Broadwalk, In An Amount Up To $28,000,000.00 With The Required 50% In Matching Funds Contribution From The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Program Documents And Agreements.
- 24 OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
- 11 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Jeffrey Culling For A Workers’ Compensation Claim In the Amount of $350,000.00.
- 26 DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- 12 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Reinstatement and First Amendment To The Contract for Consulting/Professional Services For Construction Phase Engineering Services With Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. For The Hollywood Beach Heights and Hollywood Country Estates Sidewalk Project In An Amount Up to $28,440.00.
- 13 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Local Agency Program Agreements And Supplemental Agreements With The Florida Department Of Transportation In Order To Receive Reimbursement Funds For The Johnson Street Local Agency Program Project, From North 35th Avenue To North 30th Road And From North 21st Avenue To North 14th Avenue.
- 14 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Professional Services Agreement For Construction Engineering Inspection Services With R.J. Behar And Company, Inc. For The Beverly Park Sidewalk And ADA Compliance Project, In An Amount Up To $331,723.20.
- 15 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Professional Services Agreement For Construction Engineering Inspection Services With R.J. Behar And Company, Inc. For The Beach Heights And Hollywood Country Estates Sidewalk, ADA Compliance And North 58th Avenue Sharrow Bike Lane Project, In An Amount Up To $354,648.65.
- 16 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 For The Broward County Library Second Floor Buildout Project, In An Amount Up To $662,117.16, Based Upon 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)
- 32 ENGINEERING, TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY DIVISION
- 17 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Adopting The City’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan For The Purpose Of Implementing A Community Shuttle Program Within The City of Hollywood.
- 34 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, & CULTURAL ARTS
- 18 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 Top Line Recreation Inc. For Park Improvements In An Amount Up To $113,717.15 Over A One Year Period Based Upon School Board Of Volusia County Contract Mts-906BC In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)
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- 37 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
- 19 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 Pace Analytical Services, LLC For Laboratory Services In An Annual Amount Up To $220,000.00 Based Upon Collier County Contract 23-8149 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)
- 38 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.
- 20 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 Barney’s Pumps Inc. For A Vertical Coupled Solids Handling Pump In An Amount Up To $64,100.00 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(2) Of The Procurement Code. (Sole Source)
- 39 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.
- 21 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 ARC 24-04 With Arcadis U.S., Inc. For Professional Engineering Services Related To The Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Package A Projects In An Amount Up To $385,124.00.
- 22 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 24-01 With Carollo Engineers, Inc. For Professional Engineering Services Related To The Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Package B Projects In An Amount Up To $264,441.00.
- 23 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 Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A. Inc. For Flygt Brand Pumps And Parts For Lift Stations In An Amount Up To $340,000.00, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(2) Of The Procurement Code. (Sole Source)
- 24 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing Execution Of The Lift Station N-07 Fund Sharing Agreement With RD Stirling, LLC.
- 44 POLICE DEPARTMENT
- 25 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing Donation Of Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds Pursuant To Florida’s Contraband Forfeiture Act In The Amount Of $100,000.00 To Support Continued Safe Neighborhood And Crime Prevention Programs; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget.
- 46 1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
- 26 Presentation By James Russo, Fire Chief, Recognizing Recipients Of The Meritorious Unit Citation Award.
- 48 1:15 PM - TIME CERTAIN ORDINANCE(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
- 27 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 33 Of The Code Of Ordinances Titled "Police Officer's Retirement System", Incorporating Various Corrections To The Retirement System Based On An Agreement With The Fraternal Order Of Police, Lodge #24, Including Changes To Preretirement Death Benefits.
- 24 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing Execution Of The Lift Station N-07 Fund Sharing Agreement With RD Stirling, LLC.
- 28 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Title VII Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Parking On Private Property” By Creating Section 72.054 Of The Code Of Ordinances; Adopting Requirements To Protect The Public From Predatory Parking Practices On Private Property.
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- 52 1:30 PM - TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
- 29 A Resolution Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Extending The Existing Zoning In Progress Concerning Proposed Amendments To Articles 2 And 4 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations, Providing A Definition And Establishing Performance Standards For K-12 Schools. (24-T-04a)
- 54 2:00 PM - TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
- 30 Presentation By Joseph Salzverg Of Gray Robinson On The 2024 State Of Florida Legislative Session.
- 31 Presentation by Moises D. Ariza, Partner, Marcum LLP, To The City Of Hollywood, Of The Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report And Fiscal Year Audit Results.
- 57 ORDINANCE
- 32 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 33.025 Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding The General Employees’ Retirement Fund Allowing In-Service Distribution For Charter Employees.
- 59 PAGE BREAK
- 60 REGULAR AGENDA
- 33 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Establishing A Mission And Vision And Approving A Citywide Strategic Plan.
- 34 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.
- 35 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, 2024; Directing The Preparation Of An Assessment Roll; Authorizing A Public Hearing And Directing The Provision Of Notice Thereof; Providing For Conflicts And Severability.
- 36 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, 2024; Directing The Preparation Of An Assessment Roll; Authorizing A Public Hearing And Directing The Provision Of Notice Thereof; Providing For Conflicts And Severability.
- 37 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.
- 59 The meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________
- 38 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Adopting A Five-Year Consolidated Plan For Federal Program Years 2024/2025 to 2028/2029, And Annual Action Plan And Projected Use Of Funds For Federal Program Year 2024/2025.
- 39 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Ranking Of Various Firms For Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation, Residential Roofing Services And Impact Window And Door Services; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Blanket Purchase Agreements With Each Of The Highest Ranked Firms In A Combined Amount Of Up To $3,000,000.00 Annually.
- 40 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Loan Agreement With HTG Paramount, LTD., Committing $2,700,000.00 Of City Of Hollywood ILA Funds For The Acquisition Of 826 South Dixie Highway And 2115 Washington Street For The Development Of Affordable And Workforce Housing.
- 41 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Second Amendment To The Comcast Enterprise Services Master Services Agreement No. FL-263043-abrav With Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC For The Continued Operation And Maintenance Of The City’s Institutional Network For A Five-Year Term; Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC For The Continued Operation And Maintenance Of The City’s Institutional Network And Other Comcast Services; Authorize Additional Funding For Other Comcast Services, Including But Not Limited To Business Class Internet And Cable Television Services, In An Annual Amount Up To $282,000.00, For The Period From July 3, 2024 Through July 3, 2029, Plus An Added 20% For Future Installations, Upgrades And Miscellaneous Costs On An As-Needed Basis, In An Estimated Total Amount Of $1,692,000.00, In Accordance With Section 38.41(c)(9) Of The Procurement Code. (Best Interest)
- 42 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With Hollywood Woodwork, LLC. For Permitting, Fabrication And Installation Of The Architectural Fence For The ArtsPark Improvements Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, In An Amount Up To $842,012.35.
- 43 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 State Contracting & Engineering Corporation To Provide Construction Management At Risk Services For An Early Release Package For The Hollywood Beach Clubhouse/Community Center Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, For An Amount Up To $917,937.00.
- 44 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Awarding Invitation For Bids IFB-192-24-WV For 443944-1-58 City Of Hollywood Beverly Park Various Locations - Sidewalk To Homestead Concrete & Drainage, Inc.; Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With Homestead Concrete & Drainage, Inc. For Construction Of The Beverly Park Sidewalk And ADA Compliance Project, In An Amount Up To $2,511,030.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan.
- 45 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Final Rankings For Sign Contractors; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With The Highest-Ranked Firm To Permit, Fabricate, Install, And Retrofit Gateway And Wayfinding Signage Throughout The City of Hollywood, A General Obligation Bond Project.
- 46 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Awarding The Invitation For Bids IFB-191-24-WV For 443976-1-58 City Of Hollywood Various Bike Land/Sidewalk To Homestead Concrete & Drainage, Inc.; And Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With Homestead Concrete & Drainage, Inc. For Construction Of Hollywood Beach Heights And Hollywood Country Estates Sidewalk, ADA Compliance And North 58th Avenue Sharrow Bike Lane Projects, In An Amount Up To $2,633,760.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan.
- 47 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 A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Construction 95 LLC For Citywide Concrete Installation And Repair To Increase The Contract Amount From $1,800,000.00 To $2,700,000.00 In Accordance With Section 38.48 Of The Procurement Code.
- 48 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With Man-Con, Inc. To Provide Construction Services For The Washington Park Utilities Improvements Project In The Area Bounded By North 56th Avenue To The West, State Road 7 To The East, Rodman Street To The South, And Washington Street To The North, In An Amount Up To $27,024,355.88; Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Tetra Tech, Inc. To Provide Construction Administration Services In An Amount Up To $1,974,386.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan.
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- 49 5:00 PM CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (Total Time 30 Minutes)
- 79 COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY MANAGER
- 50 Commissioner Gruber, District 4
- 51 Commissioner Biederman, District 5
- 52 Commissioner Quintana, District 6
- 53 Commissioner Shuham, District 1
- 54 Commissioner Callari, District 3
- 55 Vice Mayor Anderson, District 2
- 56 Mayor Levy
- 57 City Attorney
- 58 City Manager
- 59 ADJOURNMENT
- 90 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 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.