Regular City Commission Meeting

Commission Chambers Room 219

Agenda — 75 items

1. 1 The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:09 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida.
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 - 23 - 28 1:30 PM - Item - 29 - 30 1:45 PM - Item - 31 2:00 PM - Item - 32 5:00 PM - Item - 34
4. 1 Moment of Silence
5. 2 Pledge of Allegiance
6. 3 Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families
7. 4 Roll Call
8. 8 PAGE BREAK
9. 9 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted on the Consent Agenda Pass
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 THE CITY CLERK
13. 5 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 6, 2026. R-2026-264 adopt Pass
14. 6 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 20, 2026. R-2026-265 adopt Pass
15. 7 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of May 27, 2026. R-2026-266 adopt Pass
16. 16 PAGE BREAK
17. 17 DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
18. 8 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract With MBR Construction, Inc. For Construction Services Related To The Privacy Wall Replacement - North 56th Avenue Project, In An Amount Up To $470,240.00. R-2026-267 adopt Pass
19. 9 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Local Agency Program Agreement With The Florida Department Of Transportation In Order To Receive Reimbursement Funds, Up To A Maximum Funding Amount Of $722,113.00, For The Highland Gardens Sidewalk Project. R-2026-268 adopt Pass
20. 10 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Local Agency Program Agreement With The Florida Department Of Transportation To Receive Reimbursement Funds For The Design Phase of The Tyler Street Project From North 21st Avenue To North Young Circle In An Amount Up To $964,747.00. R-2026-269 adopt Pass
21. 21 DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
22. 11 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Execution Of An Amended And Restated Letter Of Agreement Among The City Of Hollywood, Florida East Coast Railway, LLC, And Brightline Trains Florida LLC, Modifying Existing Crossing Agreements For The Johnson Street And Washington Street Crossings Participating In The Broward County Sealed Corridor Project Funded Through The Federal Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (“RCEP”) Grant Administered By The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization And Removing Garfield Street Crossing From The RCEP Grant Participation, And Superseding The Letter Of Agreement Authorized By Resolution No. R-2026-027. R-2026-270 adopt Pass
23. 23 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE RESCUE & BEACH SAFETY
24. 12 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC) Core Grant Funding In The Amount Of $327,782.20 With No Required Matching Funds; Approves And Authorizes The Execution, By The Appropriate City Officials, Of A Grant Agreement With The BBHC; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. R-2026-271 adopt Pass
25. 25 PAGE BREAK
26. 26 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
27. 13 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing Payment Of Attorneys’ Fees To Greenspoon Marder, LLP, In An Additional Amount Up To $175,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2026, Bringing The Total Amount Authorized For Fiscal Year 2026 To $275,000.00. R-2026-272 adopt
28. 28 OFFICE OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
29. 14 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving An Amendment To The City’s Local Housing Assistance Plan For State Fiscal Years 2025 Through 2028 To Include A Manufactured Housing Strategy As Required By Section 420.9075(3)(D) And (I), Florida Statutes, As Created By Chapter 2026-173, Laws Of Florida; Authorizing The City Manager Or Her Designee To Submit The Amendment To The Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Make Modifications As Required By The Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Execute All Required Documents And Certifications, And Implement The Amended Local Housing Assistance Plan. R-2026-273 adopt Pass
30. 30 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS
31. 15 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The Area Agency On Aging Of Broward County Grant For Boulevard Heights Community Center Senior Program Expansion, In The Amount Of $170,000.00, At No Cost To City, To Provide Enhanced Senior Citizen Recreation Programs; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. R-2026-274 adopt Pass
32. 16 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Broward County Cultural Division Arts And Cultural Festival And Special Events Sponsorship Program Grant For The Hollywood Jazz Festival At ArtsPark At Young Circle Event In The Amount Of $50,000.00; Authorizing 1:1 Matching Funds To Be Paid From The Department Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Special Events Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements. R-2026-275 adopt Pass
33. 17 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 Reimburse The School Board Of Broward County For 50% Of Total Cost For Major Repairs To Driftwood Community Pool In An Amount Up To $440,000.00 At The Driftwood Elementary / Middle School Recreation Area And Swimming Pool. R-2026-276 adopt Pass
34. 18 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For Funding And, If Awarded, Accept Funding Through The Florida Department Of State’s 2027-2028 Cultural Facilities Grant, In An Amount Up To $200,000.00, For The Renovation Of The Washington Park Community Center; Authorizing The Required 2:1 Matching Funds, If Awarded; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Other Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan. R-2026-277 adopt Pass
35. 35 PAGE BREAK
36. 35 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing Payment Of Attorneys’ Fees To Greenspoon Marder, LLP, In An Additional Amount Up To $175,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2026, Bringing The Total Amount Authorized For Fiscal Year 2026 To $275,000.00. R-2026-272 withdrew
37. 36 POLICE DEPARTMENT
38. 36 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing Payment Of Attorneys’ Fees To Greenspoon Marder, LLP, In An Additional Amount Up To $175,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2026, Bringing The Total Amount Authorized For Fiscal Year 2026 To $275,000.00. R-2026-272 adopt Pass
39. 19 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing A Donation Of Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds Pursuant To Florida’s Contraband Forfeiture Act In The Amount Of $139,500.00 To Support Continued Safe Neighborhood And Crime Prevention Programs; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. R-2026-278 adopt Pass
40. 38 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
41. 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 MKI Services, Inc., For Cage Drive Model C60 Mechanisms For Clarifiers #3 And #8, In An Amount Up To $366,800.00, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(2) Of The Procurement Code. (Sole Source) R-2026-279 adopt Pass
42. 40 PAGE BREAK
43. 41 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
44. 21 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 ESR, LLC For The Provision Of Sandbags During Declared States Of Emergency In An Estimated Annual Amount Up To $140,000.00 Based Upon Miami-Dade County Contract No. ITB0000002 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback) R-2026-280 adopt Pass
45. 44 1:00 PM PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
46. 23 Presentation By Senator Dr. Barbara Sharief, Regarding The 2026 Florida Legislative Session. P-2026-064 A presentation was given
47. 24 Presentation By Representative Hillary Cassel, Regarding The 2026 Florida Legislative Session. P-2026-065 A presentation was given
48. 25 Presentation By Shannon Hunter, Mother Of Marquise Brown and Chairman of the Hollywood Brown Foundation Recognizing the City’s Support For The Marquise Brown Football Training Camp. P-2026-066 A presentation was given
49. 26 Presentation By Jeffrey Levy, Fire Chief, Recognizing The Recipients Of The Meritorious Service Award and Of The Lifesaving Award. P-2026-067 A presentation was given
50. 27 Presentation By Jeffrey Levy, Fire Chief, Recognizing The Recipients Of The Citizens Award of Merit. P-2026-068 A presentation was given
51. 28 Presentation By Andria Wingett, Director Of Development Services, Regarding The Successful Launch Of Phase 2 Of The Accela Permitting Software. P-2026-069 A presentation was given
52. 51 1:30 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
53. 29 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 51 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Water” To Update The Current Regulations Relating To Accounts And Procedures; Providing For A Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision, Codification, And An Effective Date. PO-2026-016a adopt on second and final reading Pass
54. 30 An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 52.53 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Rates And Charges For Use Of System” To Update The Current Regulations Relating To Accounts And Procedures; Providing For Repeal, Severability, Codification, And An Effective Date. PO-2026-017a adopt on second and final reading Pass
55. 54 1:45 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
56. 31 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Accepting The Washington Park Industrial Area Redevelopment Program Recommendations; Providing Policy Direction Regarding Phased Implementation Of The Recommendations; Providing For Certain Limitations; And Providing For An Effective Date. (25-RESO-27) R-2026-282 adopt Pass
57. 56 PAGE BREAK
58. 57 2:00 PM TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) (Or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)
59. 32 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving A Loan Commitment In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,878,357.77, Consisting Of $1,243,357.77 In Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds, $135,000.00 In Home Program Funds, And $500,000.00 In Home Program Income Funds, For The Redevelopment Of The Hollywood Village Affordable Housing Development Into The Hollywood Vista Affordable Housing Development. R-2026-283 adopt Pass
60. 59 REGULAR AGENDA
61. 33 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Purchase And Sale Agreement, Special Warranty Deed, And Required Closing Documents, And Fund All Related Expenses For The Purchase Of Property Located At 1101 Diplomat Parkway In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,575,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. R-2026-284 adopt Pass
62. 34 CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
63. 62 PAGE BREAK
64. 63 COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY MANAGER
65. 35 Commissioner Biederman, District 5
66. 36 Commissioner Quintana, District 6
67. 37 Commissioner Shuham, District 1
68. 38 Commissioner Hernandez, District 2
69. 39 Vice Mayor Callari, District 3
70. 40 Commissioner Gruber, District 4
71. 41 Mayor Levy
72. 42 City Attorney
73. 43 City Manager
74. 44 The meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________
75. 74 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.

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