Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Seven Members To The Marine Advisory Board.
Strategic Plan Focus
Communications & Civic Engagement
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood Marine Advisory Board (“Board”) was established by the City Commission to develop ways to increase revenue from marine industries sector in Hollywood.
The Board is now comprised of eleven voting Members, with representatives from the following categories: three Marine Industry Professionals, four Residents, three at-large Members and a Youth Member.
Current Board members and their term expiration dates are as follows:
Marine Industry Professionals
Vacant due to the resignation of David Ide 06/30/2026
Vacant due to the resignation of Richard Kniffin 06/30/2028
Vacant due to the resignation of Arthur Mariano 06/30/2026
Hollywood Residents
Jon McMillian 06/30/2027
Elma Pierre 06/30/2027
John Strader 06/30/2026
Vacant due to the resignation of Ash Chukajim 06/30/2026
Members
Jay Kimmal 06/30/2028
Tera Tedesco Faso 06/30/2028
Vacant due to the removal of John McCarthy 06/30/2028
Youth Member
Zachary Manasse 06/30/2026
Due to the resignation of David Ide on February 21, 2026, who served in the Marine Industry Professionals category, there is a vacancy and that term expires on June 30, 2026.
Due to the resignation of Richard Kniffin on January 26, 2026, who served in the Marine Industry Professionals category, there is now a vacancy that must be filled for the remainder of his term that expires on June 30, 2028.
Due to the resignation of Arthur Mariano on November 2, 2025, who served in the Marine Industry Professionals category, there is a vacancy and that term expires on June 30, 2026.
Due to the resignation of Ash Chukajim on September 16, 2025, who served in the Hollywood Residents category, there is a vacancy and that term expires on June 30, 2026.
John Strader currently serves in the Hollywood Residents category, and his term expires on June 30, 2026.
Due to the removal of John McCarthy, who served in the Members category, there is now a vacancy that must be filled for the remainder of his term that expires on June 30, 2028.
Zachary Manasse currently serves as the Youth Member and his term expires on June 30, 2026.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this Resolution will not fiscally impact the City, as this is to appoint new Board members.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
David Vazquez, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Ricky Engle, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Jovan Douglas, Assistant City Manager