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October 11-October 17, 2021
City Manager’s Weekly Report October 11-October 17, 2021
From the Desk of the City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael
The success of the City of Hollywood depends on our employees, and I am always delighted to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to ensure superlative service and execution.
In the above vein, please join me in congratulating Code Compliance Officer Mabel Cardosa, who has been selected as the October 2021 Diamond Service Award winner. Mabel is a 25-year City employee who is being recognized for her outstanding work performance, initiative, teamwork, professionalism, customer service and dedicated commitment to public service.
In March 2020, Mabel transferred to Code Compliance from Engineering, and in the short time she has been in Code, she has made a significant and positive impact. According to Code Compliance Manager John Chidsey, Mabel immediately became a valued team member – sharing the knowledge she gained from her experience in various positions and divisions over the years to help assist fellow officers better understand engineering ordinances and related requirements.
In addition, Mabel has received several letters of appreciation from residents in her District including one such from Fred Gesten who wrote: “The one division that has the ability to maintain the character of our neighborhood is the Code Compliance Division. That is why I and my neighbors are THRILLED about Ms. Cardoso. She has shown the ability and commitment to enforce property maintenance standards in our section, reducing the damage the guests of the short-term rentals inflict. If we must live with these new neighbors, we can at least demand that they are not allowed to diminish the integrity and beauty of it. On behalf of myself and my neighbors, thank you for your help Ms. Cardoso. Please don’t stop.”
The City’s Diamond Service Award, which was created 24 years ago, recognizes employees who have made outstanding efforts in their job performance, which enhance the City’s image and support the goals of the City’s Strategic Plan. Recipients of this award are exemplary City employees who consistently go above and beyond, with an enthusiastic and engaged demeanor and attitude; they embody professionalism and integrity with an open mind and an open heart. They are resilient, open to change, always on time and always willing and able to make a difference whether small or large. They are excellent examples for others, and they always create a positive impression on residents, visitors, and fellow colleagues amidst adversity or even controversy.
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From the Desk of the City Manager – (continued) Mabel is joined by other exemplary employees also nominated for the prestigious award. They include:
• Patrick Agenor: Police Officer, Hollywood Police Department • Joshua Collazo: Grounds, Urban Forestry and Streets Maintenance Superintendent, Public Works • Ameer Khan: Process Control Systems Technician, Public Utilities • Eduardo Gonzalez: Storeroom Supervisor, Police Department • John Kinch: Groundskeeper, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts • Julia Miller: Administrative Specialist II, Public Utilities (Now is a Payroll Specialist in Human
Resources) • Ryan Diaz: Firefighter, Fire Rescue and Beach Safety • Siana Lakhan: Environmental Inspector, Public Utilities
The Diamond Service award presentation will take place during the Employee Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the October 20th City Commission Meeting. Congrats again to Mabel and all the nominees!
ArtsPark Movie Night Set for Fridays at 8 p.m. Enjoy a free, family-friendly movie every Friday night on the big screen at the ArtsPark Amphitheater. The featured movie on October 15th is Star Wars Return of the Jedi (PG-13). Lawn seating is available, so please bring a blanket or beach chair. Single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at the ArtsPark. Please leave plastic bottles, bags and other single-use plastics at home. Showtime is at 8 p.m. Visit the event calendar at www.hollywoodfl.org for the movie schedule.
Seaweedology: How seaweed, other organisms and you can protect Hollywood Beach Get educated on how you can help keep Hollywood Beach alive and thriving. On Tuesday, October 19th from 6-7:30 p.m., join Hollywood’s Sustainability Advisory Committee for an informative virtual presentation about seaweed’s role in beach conservation. Our guest speaker from Broward County’s Marine Resources Management Division will also discuss coastal wildlife, dunes and more. Registration link
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From the Desk of the City Manager – (continued)
Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk Saturday, October 16 6pm – 11pm and the 3rd Saturday of Every Month Visit galleries and shops in Downtown Hollywood while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, live music, murals and more! Special Enhancements: Artisan Market at the ArtWalk, 6pm – 11pm Join us for the Artisan Market at the ArtWalk! Featuring pop-up shops, artist showcases, handmade items, local purveyors, vintage shopping, boutique goods and FUN! Located on Harrison Street between 20th & 21st Avenue. • Vendor Application • Email Vending/Participation Questions Mural Tour, 6pm This guided tour lets you learn the stories behind the art and artists of the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project. Meet at the Visitor Center Information Booth at 20th Avenue & Harrison Street. Gallery Tour, 7pm & 9pm Join Evan Snow of Choose954 for a guided and curated ArtWalk experience. Get an opportunity to meet with the local artists of each gallery in Downtown Hollywood. Meet at the Visitor Center Information Booth at 20th Avenue & Harrison Street. Impulse Art, 8pm Fusion of music and painting (live art performance). Artist Daniel Pontet will be painting with his feet inspired by the rhythm of drumming guided by Jeff Lee of Resurrection Drums. LOCATION: 2001 Van Buren Street. Live Music, 6pm – 11pm Live performances on the MAIN STAGE: Harrison Street at 21st Avenue. October 16, 2021:
• 6pm: The Julio Montalvo Collective • 8pm: Tomasito Cruz
Information: 954.924.2980
Parking Information:
Downtown Hollywood offers on-street metered parking for $1.50 per hour, as well as municipal garage parking for $1 per hour. Municipal garage locations are: 251 S. 20th Avenue (between Harrison Street and Van Buren Street) and 251 N. 19th Avenue Municipal Garage (between Tyler Street & Polk Street).
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From the Desk of the City Manager – (continued)
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month -Fight the Phish! Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month was created by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) as a broad effort to help everyone stay safe and more secure online.
Phishing attacks and scams have thrived since the COVID pandemic began and today, phishing attacks account for more than 80 percent of reported security incidents. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month pay close attention to emails, text messages or chat boxes that come from a stranger or someone you were not expecting. Think before you click on any suspicious emails, links or attachments and make sure to report any suspicious emails to your service provider and/or employer.
Learn more about Cybersecurity Career Awareness month here.
Office of Budget and Performance Management
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Financial Management & Administration
QUIPS ~ Quick Updates on Important Projects
Budget Corner: Economic Update The Office of Budget & Performance Management continues to monitor internal and external factors that may impact the City’s short and long-term financial plans. One recent report, written by Byron Shoulton, International Economist and former guest speaker at the Fiscal Kick-Off, provides an update on the global economy. Below are some of the key points made in Byron’s report:
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development projects a slower global economic recovery from the pandemic-driven recession.
Shortfalls in global energy supplies have had a ripple effect on the price of oil (which is the highest in 3 years). Low supply and high demand are being felt by consumers at the gas pump.
Low supplies of certain goods such as raw materials have also had an impact on the cost of goods and services (including construction costs).
Inflation continues to be an area of concern for economists as it may create further delays in the recovery of the U.S. economy.
Many employers continue to struggle to find employees to meet growing demands. This is supported by the September employment data, reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which states that the unemployment rate and the number of unemployed persons is still higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Although Florida has experienced recent declines in the COVID-19 infection rates, other parts of the country (particularly states with colder temperatures) and other countries such as Australia have seen increases in infection rates as of late September.
Overall, the reopening of businesses, widespread distribution of vaccinations, and availability of federal funds are said to be contributing factors in the economic recovery in the U.S. However, supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and workforce shortages are a few economic factors that will impact future budget planning.
Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development
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Communications and Civic Engagement
Economic Vitality
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Communications staff promoted the community meetings for the Marina Master Plan held this week. The opportunity to provide input is still available at www.PlanHollywoodFLMarina.com. This week, messaging also included Cybersecurity Awareness Month, local traffic alerts, reminders of the annual utility rate increase and the reinstatement of disconnections for past due balances on utility bills. Outreach continues seeking public support for the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project grant and the Bicycle Mobility Master Plan. Promotion also included Hollyweird Halloween Block Party and the cancellation of Halloween on Harrison Street, along with several additional events and initiatives. Staff completed a map of Downtown development projects and parking locations for the planning committee for the Broward Commuter Rail. Video production staff began working on the Diamond Service Award video and the team also assisted with clearing out old equipment from the EOC. Staff also continues to work on the website redesign for both the main site and the economic development site. The team also fielded several media inquiries. CMED staff partnered with Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to host the SPARK Hollywood Pitch Competition on Thursday. The event was held via Zoom and featured five finalists competing for a grand cash prize of $5000. In addition to the competition, the featured speaker was Imran Siddiqui, Associate Vice President of BC Eduvenures & BCEX at Broward College. Economic Development staff and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts (PRCA) staff have completed the initial review of applications submitted by local businesses for the City’s Small Business Relief Program. Staff is now in the process of reconciling all missing documentation and continues to field email and phone inquiries from businesses regarding the program. Economic Development staff continues to administer the Commercial Property Improvement Program. Four new applications have been submitted for review. Funds are still available and all commercial and industrial property owners outside of the Beach and Downtown CRA are encouraged to apply. Staff attended the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s virtual RECON Industry Group meeting on October 13th. An informative presentation on photovoltaics was provided. Staff will attend the Synchronist Users’ Forum & Business Retention + Growth Conference. Director Raelin Storey attended the quarterly Port Everglades Action Team lunch meeting on Wednesday at the port. The PEAT is a joint effort between the Alliance, Broward Workshop and Port Everglades Association to have the “outside the Port” business community learn as much as possible about the Port and advocate in concert with and on behalf of the Port as an important economic engine for our region. The team received an update on important Port Everglades Capital Projects including the deepening and widening project to allow for Post-Panamax container vessels, as well as an update on the cruise and energy operations at the Port. Additionally, the Miami Sector Captain for the U.S. Coast Guard provided an overview of the Coast Guard operations at the Port and efforts to enhance maritime security.
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Public Safety
Infrastructure and Facilities
Development Services Department
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Building Division Between October 4th – October 7th Building completed: Division Statistics Infrastructure and Facilities / Public Safety
QLESS EMAILS PHONE
CALLS PLAN
REVIEWS INSPECTIONS STOPS VIRTUAL
INSPECTIONS NEW
PERMITS SUBMITTED
CORRECTIONS/ REVISIONS SUBMITTED
38 582 643 614 988 586 19 229 1,465 Division Highlights
Highlights STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREA
• Building Division completed sending the notification letters for 40-year or older Building Safety Inspection Program. The last set from the 1,657 notification letters and are preparing to send the notice of violation letters to the 90-day deadline for buildings that failed to comply the building safety inspections.
Public Safety
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Development Services Department Quality of Life and Strong Neighborhoods
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Code Compliance Division Between October 4th – October 11th Code completed: Division Statistics Quality of Life and Strong Neighborhoods
NEW CALLS OF CONCERN NEW VIOLATIONS ISSUED REINSPECTIONS COMPLETED
72 344
348
Division Highlights
Highlights STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREA
• A Virtual Special Magistrate Hearing is scheduled for 10/13/21
• Code officers have continued working weekends responding to VRL/Noise complaints.
• Code officers have worked on removing all snipe signs from public right-of-ways.
• Code Compliance submitted a Resolution to City Commission on 10/6/2021, supporting the Audit of Animal Care and Adoption Division in Broward County. The Resolution passed unanimously.
• Hollywood Animal Control Officer set traps over the weekend, resulting in two chickens being caught and re-homed out of Hollywood.
Quality of Life and
Strong Neighborhoods
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Development Services Department Quality of Life and Strong Neighborhoods
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Community Development Division Between October 4th – October 11th Community Development completed: Division Statistics Quality of Life and Strong Neighborhoods
👨👨👨👨👨 PHONE CALLS MEETINGS EMAILS REHAB HOUSES UNDER
CONSTRUCTION INITIAL / PROGRESS INSPECTIONS
392 22 878 16 10
Division Highlights
Highlights STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREA • Assisted 24 Residents with Food Assistance/Food
Stamp online platform. • Assisted 11 Residents with Utility Assistance. • Assisted 16 Residents with Eviction Prevention
application and pre-screen.
Quality of Life and Strong
Neighborhoods
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Infrastructure and Facilities
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Engineering, Transportation & Mobility Division Between October 4th – October 7th Engineering completed: Division Statistics Infrastructure and Facilities
ROW
PERMITS INSPECTIONS PHONE CALLS PLAN
REVIEWS MOT PLAN REVIEWS
TAC/PACO REVIEWS
TRAFFIC –COMPLAINTS
14 167 272 190 10 8/4 35
Division Highlights
Highlights STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREA • City staff held a meeting with the Florida East Coast
Railway (FEC) to discuss a new license agreement proposed for the crossing at Johnson Street. The new License agreement is necessary due to proposed construction being performed by Broward County. The construction will increase the footprint beyond the current limits of the existing agreement. City staff have requested that FEC develop a separate agreement between themselves and Broward County for the purpose of recovering costs associated with the Broward County construction project. Broward County is agreeable to paying FEC directly for construction related costs. FEC stated that they would discuss internally and submit a revised license agreement to the City of Hollywood for review.
• In total, 35 people virtually attended the Dixie Highway Lane Repurposing Webinar held on September 28th, 2021. Of the 35 in attendance, 7 were Panelists and 28 were attendees. The webinar was part of a larger public outreach effort that included an Online Project Website (Hosted using ESRI Story Map https://tinyurl.com/DHwyProject), a Project Flyer that was posted on the City website and also mailed out to all residents and businesses located within 300 feet of the corridor as well as an Online Public Survey.
Infrastructure and Facilities
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Economic Vitality
QUIPS – (continued) Planning & Urban Design Division Between October 4th – October 7th Planning completed:
Division Statistics Economic Vitality
MEETINGS EMAILS PHONE
CALLS SITE PLAN REVIEWS
PERMIT REVIEWS
CERTIFICATES OF USE
OTHER APPLICATIONS General Planning, Zoning, And Permit
Inquiries
38 3,240 536 1 210 21 6
Meeting Highlights
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
PRE-APPLICATION CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW (PACO)
• Site Plan review for a mixed-use project
with 224 residential units and approximately 600 square feet of commercial space (The Tropic).
• Site Plan review for an 8 unit residential development (2511 Pierce).
• Site Plan review for a 16 unit residential development (2526 Pierce).
• Site Plan review for a mixed-use development with 64 residential units, 200 hotel rooms, and approximately 86,000 square feet of commercial and office space (441 Mixed-Use).
• Site Plan review for a 15 unit residential development (1738 Washington).
• Mixed use development with 29 residential
units and approximately 2,400 sq. ft. of commercial space (5935 Arthur Street).
• Mixed use development with 50 residential units and approximately 1,000 sq. ft of commercial space (1840-1846 Fletcher Street).
• 277 unit residential development (3500 Washington Street).
• 20 unit residential development (2012 Adams Street).
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Hollywood Police Department Employee Development and Empowerment
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This week, Officer Callari celebrated 30 years with the Hollywood Police Department. Officer Callari began his career on patrol, then worked in the Community Oriented Policing Unit, which is similar to our Neighborhood Team Leaders. From there, Officer Callari became a Detective in the Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics Unit where he investigated cases involving narcotics and money laundering. He also worked in Street Crimes and Special Operations, and was a part of our Beach Unit. Officer Callari now works in Personnel, where he and the team are working to hire the next generation of Police Officers.
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Hollywood Police Department Communications and Civic Engagement
QUIPS – (continued) Members of the Hollywood Police Department participated in the 2nd annual virtual G-Man 5k. This year’s run is in honor of Miami Division Special Agents Laura Schwartzenberger and Daniel Alfin who were both killed in the line of duty on February 2, 2021. This run also benefits the FBIAA Memorial College Fund, which assists children of deceased FBI Special agents with college tuition. We were honored to participate in this 5k.
The Hollywood Police Department’s Police Athletic League received a $10,000 check from Dick’s Sporting Goods to support the cheer program. This will help cheer teams attend the 2021 Florida PAL Cheer Championship at the end of this year. At the event, kids played football with Officers and members of Command Staff. There was a bounce house, ice cream truck and carnival games!
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Human Resources Department Employee Development and Empowerment
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Employment Division The Office of Human Resources currently has thirteen (13) new hires and eight (8) promotions pending final approvals/start dates. In addition, the Employment Division tallied the following:
• 5 Civil Service Civil Service Eligibility Lists created for Accounting Clerk, Groundskeeper, Non-Certified Police Officer, Senior Project Manager, and Senior Projects and Administrative Manager.
• 16 Oral exams/interviews conducted for Administrative Assistant II-Internal Affairs (1), Billing Clerk (6), and Crime Scene Technician I (9)
• 6 Computer Skills / Typing Tests sessions conducted with 27 Administrative Specialist II applicants
• 8 Background checks completed for Driver Engineer, Electrical Inspector, Equipment Operator, Human Resources Technician, Marina Attendant PT, Parking Enforcement Officer, and Recreation Coordinator PT
• 1 Credit check for Community Service Officer
This Office continues to recruit for a variety of positions within the City of Hollywood. There are currently 35 open job postings which can be found at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl
Learning & Development Division The Office of Human Resources offered an Eating Right and on the Run webinar, sponsored by the City’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, CCA@YourService.
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Human Resources Department Financial Management & Administration
QUIPS – (continued) Learning & Development Division
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the City hosted a Charity Auction FUNdraiser and continued the sale of City logo apparel. Register for the Making Strides Walk or donate directly to Team Hollywood at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/cityofhollywood
Risk Management Division
• The Risk Management Division reviewed 33 certificates of insurance for insurance compliance for firms or individuals that perform services on behalf of the City. • Reviewed five reports of damage
to City property. Four are pending additional information from the appropriate department to determine if recovery is possible. There were no costs associated with the fifth, therefore there will be no recovery.
• November flood insurance renewal process began for (15) City-wide locations.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department
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Quality of Life and Strong Neighborhoods
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ArtsPark Live: The Motowners Get ready to dance and sing along with The Motowners, as they bring the “Ultimate Motown Tribute” to the ArtsPark Live concert series. Featuring vibrant singers, dazzling costumes, and precision choreography accompanied by a full band, The Motowners will transport you back to a wonderful time of amazing hit songs and soulful classics when Motown records changed the music scene in America and around the world. The Motowners features dynamic and powerful vocalists with a syncopated tight rhythm section that captures the grooves and the essence of The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more. Considered one of the premier Motown groups in the US, The Motowners have opened for the legendary Spinners, performed for First Lady Michelle Obama, and perform regularly at festivals and theaters across the country.
Public Utilities
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Financial Management & Administration
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Utility Billing and Customer Service WEEK ENDING 10/7/2021
Phone Calls
Handled Emails Handled
New Applications Processed
Leak Adjustments Processed
Bills Issued
Water Quality Tests
1,000 461 65 28 10,556 765
Public Works
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Resilience and Sustainability
QUIPS – (continued) The Commission appointed four new members to the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) to fill vacant positions: Rebecca Adler, a high school student and Teen Leader of Sea Level Rise Solutions of South Florida, Joanna Berens, President of the Sustainable Events Network and Zero Food Waste Chair, Slava Cherkasov, retired senior economic expert in sustainable development for the United Nations, and Stephen Wechsler, founding board member of volunteercleanup.org. The SAC’s free virtual education event is next week Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 PM. “Seaweedology: How seaweed, other organisms and you can protect Hollywood Beach” is open to all. Get educated on how you can help keep Hollywood Beach alive and thriving. Join the SAC for an informative presentation about seaweed’s role in beach conservation. Our guest speaker from Broward County’s Marine Resources Management Division will also discuss coastal wildlife, dunes and more. Registration is required to attend, https://bit.ly/seaweedology.
