City of Hollywood  
Hollywood City Hall  
2600 Hollywood Blvd  
Hollywood, FL 33020  
http://www.hollywoodfl.org  
Meeting Minutes  
Wednesday, January 21, 2026  
1:00 PM  
Commission Chambers Room 219  
Regular City Commission Meeting  
CITY COMMISSION  
Josh Levy, Mayor  
Traci Callari, Vice Mayor - District 3  
Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1  
Peter D. Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2  
Adam Gruber, Commissioner - District 4  
Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5  
Idelma Quintana, Commissioner - District 6  
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, City Manager  
Damaris Henlon, City Attorney  
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk  
.
The Regular City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to  
order by Mayor Levy on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:09 PM in the City  
Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida.  
1.  
Moment of Silence  
Vice Mayor Callari announced the passing of Karen Caputo.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families  
Roll Call  
Present:  
Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Vice  
Mayor Traci Callari, Commissioner Adam Gruber, Commissioner  
Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Idelma Quintana and Mayor Josh  
Levy  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to approve the Consent  
Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-001  
5.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budgets Of Various Funds  
As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2025-335; Amending The  
Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan As Adopted And Approved  
By Resolution R-2025-336.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-002  
6.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Calling For The General Election To Be Held On November 3, 2026;  
Authorizing And Directing The City Clerk To Take Certain Actions In  
Connection Therewith; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To  
Execute An Agreement With The Broward County Supervisor Of  
Elections Regarding The Election.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-003  
R-2026-004  
R-2026-005  
R-2026-006  
7.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 2,  
2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
8.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of April 16,  
2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
9.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Amendment To  
The Employment Agreement Between The City Attorney And The City.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
10.  
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  
$750,000.00 For The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection  
Land And Water Conservation Fund Grant For The Keating Park Project.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-007  
11.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute  
A
Fourth  
Amendment To The Employment Agreement Between The City Manager  
And The City.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-008  
12.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement  
With Emmett Kater For A Workers’ Compensation Claim In The Amount  
Of $329,612.00.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-009  
13.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An  
Agreement With The Highest Ranked Firm, Civitas, LLC, To Provide  
State And Federal Grant Technical Assistance Consulting Services In  
The Amount Of $300,000 Over A Five-Year Term.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-010  
14.  
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  
City Hall Space Planning Project, In An Amount Up To $239,238.38,  
Based On 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)  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-011  
15.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A  
Site Access Agreement With Broward County For Light Pole  
Maintenance Adjacent To Hollywood North Beach Park.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-013  
17.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Exercise  
The First Of Four Optional One-Year Renewal Periods For The Blanket  
Purchase Agreement With GovForce, Inc. For Professional Consultant  
Services In An Amount Up To $300,000.00 Over A One-Year Period  
From February 21, 2026, To February 20, 2027.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-014  
18.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Exercise  
The First Of Four Renewals To The Blanket Purchase Agreement With  
PointTech Business Solutions, LLC D/B/A OnPointe Government  
Solutions, LLC For Professional Consultant Services In An Annual  
Amount Up To $410,000.00 Over A One-Year Period From January 15,  
2026, To January 14, 2027.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-015  
19.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A  
Blanket Purchase Agreement To Calvin, Giordano, & Associates, Inc.  
For General Planning Consulting Services In The Amount Of  
$500,000.00 From February 13, 2026, Through December 12, 2026,  
Based Upon The City Of Wilton Manors RFP No. 2022-05 In Accordance  
With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-016  
20.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute  
The Agreement For Uniform Collection Of Non-Ad Valorem Special  
Assessments With The Broward County Tax Collector.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-017  
21.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The  
2026 - 2027 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant  
In The Amount Of $200,000.00 For Improvements To Carlton Montayne  
Park; Authorizing The Required 1:1 Matching Funds To Be Paid From  
Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Capital Improvement Project Funds;  
Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All  
Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal  
Year 2026 Adopted Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-018  
22.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded The  
2026 - 2027 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant  
In The Amount Of $200,000.00 For Improvements To Oak Lake Park;  
Authorizing The Required 1:1 Matching Funds To Be Paid From Parks,  
Recreation And Cultural Arts Capital Improvement Project Funds; Further  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable  
Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026  
Adopted Operating Budget.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-019  
23.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The  
Florida Department Of State  
2026 -2027 General Program Support  
Grant In The Amount Of $75,000.00 For The ArtsPark Concert Series;  
Authorizing The Required 1:1 Matching Funds To Be Paid From  
Department Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Special Events  
Budget; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All  
Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal  
Year 2026 Adopted Operating Budget.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-020  
24.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order  
With Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, Inc. Paying The Last Term Of The  
Equipment Lease Agreement For The Lease And Purchase Of 120  
2022 New E-Z-Go RXV Elite Electric Golf Carts For Use At  
Orangebrook Golf And Country Club In An Amount Of $360,000.00  
Based Upon The Executed Master Agreement Number 603-0220834.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-021  
25.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To  
Centurion Partners Health And Fitness LLC D/B/A Fitnessmith For  
Police Headquarters Gym Equipment In An Amount Up To $200,000.00,  
Based Upon Contract #FY22-128 For Gym Equipment, In Accordance  
With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-022  
26.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Change Order  
Number 33 With Moss & Associates, LLC For Additional Construction  
Management At Risk Services Related To The New Police Headquarters  
Project, A General Obligation Bond Project, In An Amount Up To  
$200,000.00.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-023  
27.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A  
Blanket Purchase Agreement To Razorback LLC For General  
Construction & Construction Management At Risk In An Annual Amount  
Up To $300,000.00 From January 21, 2026, Through July 13, 2028,  
Based Upon Agreement No:  
41-25-14 In Accordance With Section  
38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-024  
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 CDM 26-01 With  
CDM Smith, Inc. For On-Call Engineering Support Services, On An  
As-Needed Basis, In An Annual Amount Up To $225,000.00 Over A  
Two-Year Period.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-012  
16.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An  
Easement Agreement With Florida Power & Light Company For The  
Purpose Of Installing And Maintaining New Power Services Related To  
The Hollywood Beach Clubhouse/Community Center Project, A General  
Obligation Bond Project.  
ACTION: The City Manager withdrew the item from the agenda.  
PO-2026-002  
33.  
An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Amending Chapter 72 The Code Of Ordinances Entitled  
"Parking”; Amending The Definitions Of And Regulations Concerning  
Commercial Vehicles; Providing For  
Repealer Provision.  
A
Severability Clause And  
A
ACTION: The City Manager withdrew the item from the agenda.  
P-2026-001  
29.  
A Proclamation In Recognition Of National Certified Registered Nurse  
(CRNA) Anesthetists’ Week, January 18 - January 24, 2026.  
Vice Mayor Callari read the proclamation in recognition of National  
Certified Registered Nurse (CRNA) Anesthetists’ Week, January 18  
-January 24, 2026.  
Dr. Tony Umadhay, Barry University Program Director, and Stephanie  
Taylor SRNA, Barry University, accepted the proclamation and thanked  
the Commission for the recognition.  
P-2026-002  
30.  
Presentation By Jeffrey Devlin, Police Chief, Recognizing Recipients Of  
Hollywood Police Department Awards For August 2025, September  
2025, And October 2025.  
Jeffrey Devlin, Police Chief, announced the Police Department Awards  
for August 2025, September 2025, and October 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Raymond Esquilin, Police Officer and  
Ricardo Sainpaulin, Police Officer, being recognized as Officer of the  
Month of August 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Aimee Zeidell, Crime Scene Technician,  
being recognized as Employee of the Month of August 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Raymond Esquilin, Police Officer, Ricardo  
Sainpaulin, Police Officer and Ramon Barros Navarro, Police Officer,  
being recognized for the Lifesaving Award August 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Kameron Beckford, Police Officer being  
recognized as Officer of the Month September 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Mari Ann Valenzuela, and Amber Mitchell,  
Crime/Intelligence Analyst, Crime/Intelligence Analyst, being recognized  
as Employee of the Month September 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Mark Robbins, Police Officer, being  
recognized as Officer of the Month October 2025.  
PO-2024-19  
31.  
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The City’s  
Adopted Comprehensive Plan By Amending The Land Use Element To  
Create The Commercial Recreation Land Use Category. (24-L-58b)  
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, explained the intent  
of the Ordinance.  
The Mayor announced the Ordinance was advertised in conformance  
with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened;  
there being no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was  
declared closed.  
The City Attorney read the Ordinance title on second (second) and final  
reading.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt on second  
(second) and final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call  
vote carried:  
Aye:  
Commissioner Shuham  
Commissioner Hernandez  
Vice Mayor Callari  
Commissioner Gruber  
Commissioner Biederman  
Commissioner Quintana  
Mayor Levy  
Enactment No: O-2025-11  
PO-2026-001  
32.  
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Title VII Of  
The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Traffic Code”; Regulating The  
Operation Of Motorized Scooters And Micromobility Devices, Prohibiting  
The Rental Of Motorized Scooters And Micromobility Devices, And  
Clarifying Motorcycle Operator Permit Requirements; Providing For A  
Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision.  
Jeff Devlin, Police Chief, explained the intent of the Ordinance.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
The City Attorney read the Ordinance title on first reading.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt on first reading  
the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried:  
Aye:  
Commissioner Shuham  
Commissioner Hernandez  
Vice Mayor Callari  
Commissioner Gruber  
Commissioner Biederman  
Commissioner Quintana  
Mayor Levy  
Enactment No: O-2026-01  
R-2026-025  
R-2026-026  
R-2026-027  
34.  
35.  
36.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing the Appropriate City Officials to Execute A Supplemental  
Grant Participation And Reimbursement Agreement With Brightline  
Trains Florida, LLC For The Implementation Of The Railroad Crossing  
Elimination  
Grant  
Program  
“Broward  
County  
Sealed  
Corridor”  
Improvements At The Garfield Street Crossing Of The Florida East  
Coast Railway.  
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, explained the intent  
of the Resolution.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution. On a  
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A  
Blanket Purchase Agreement To Florida East Coast Railway, LLC For  
Railroad Crossing Maintenance And Associated Signal Maintenance At  
Various Florida East Coast Crossings In An Amount Not To Exceed  
$4,000,000.00 Over A Five-Year Term In Accordance With Section  
38.38 Of The Procurement Code. (Approval Authority)  
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, explained the intent  
of the Resolution.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On  
a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Execution Of A Letter Agreement Between The City Of  
Hollywood, Florida East Coast Railway, LLC, And Brightline Trains  
Florida LLC, Modifying Existing Crossing Agreements For The Garfield  
Street, Johnson Street, And Washington Street Crossings Participating  
In The Broward County Sealed Corridor Project Funded Through The  
Federal Railroad Crossing Elimination Program Grant Administered By  
The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization.  
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, explained the intent  
of the Resolution.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which  
was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On  
a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-028  
37.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Amendment To  
The Agreement With Waste Pro Of Florida, Inc., For Solid Waste  
Collection, Recyclables Collection, And Yard/Bulk Waste Collection  
Services And To Authorize A Rate Adjustment From $25.18 To $26.06  
Per Single Family Residence Per Month.  
Joseph Kroll, Director of Public Works, explained the intent of the  
Resolution.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Jovan Douglas, Assistant City Manager, provided additional information.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Damaris Henlon, City Attorney, responded to concerns raised by the  
Commission.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham to adopt  
the Resolution with no cap on cost recovery fees.  
for lack of a second.  
Motion failed  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Ken Rivera, Waste Pro, responsed to concerns raised by the  
Commission.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which  
was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On  
a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 2:10 PM and returned at 2:12  
PM.  
R-2026-029  
38.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And, If Awarded,  
Accept The 2026 - 2029 Children Service Council Of Broward County  
“Maximizing Out Of School Time” Grant To Conduct Youth After School  
And Summer Camp Programs In The Approximate Amount Of  
$1,000,000.00; Authorizing The Required Five Percent Matching Funds  
To Be Paid From In-Kind Staff Salaries; Further Authorizing The  
Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents  
And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Operating  
Budget.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Quintana, to adopt the Resolution.  
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-030  
39.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,  
Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute  
The Contract For Consulting/Professional Services With Miller Legg &  
Associates, Inc. To Provide Architectural And Engineering Services For  
The Sunset Park Master Plan Implementation Project In An Amount Up  
To $2,493,230.00.  
Elisa Iglesias, Deputy Director Design and Construction Management,  
explained the intent of the Resolution.  
Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 2:17 PM and returned at 2:19  
PM.  
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:  
1. Michael Seltzer, 956 Hollywood Blvd.  
2. Patricia Antrican, 2534 Fillmore Street  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager, responded to questions  
raised by the Commission.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, provided additional information and  
responded to concerns raised by the Commission.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Mike Kroll, Miller Leg Consultant, provided additional information and  
responded to questions raised by the Commission.  
Ricky Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, provided  
additional information and responded to questions raised by the  
Commission.  
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the  
Commission.  
Raelin Storey, Assistant City Manager, provided additional information.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which  
was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On  
a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
41.  
42.  
Commissioner Biederman, District 5  
Commissioner Biederman had no further comments.  
Commissioner Quintana, District 6  
Park Improvements  
Commissioner Quintana stated there needs to be improvements to the  
community centers in District 6, Washington Park Community Center and  
the Kay Gaither Community Center, where there are some restrictions on  
when it can be used. She knows staff has made efforts to hire people, so  
Washington Park can be open on the weekends. She requested  
attention to the Park’s condition such as bathrooms and updates on the  
inside. Commissioner Quintana requested Commission support to  
allocate funds for more improvements.  
Mayor Levy and Commissioner Gruber supported the idea.  
Greek Festival  
Commissioner Quintana announced the Annual Greek Festival at Saint  
George Greek Orthodox Church during this Friday, Saturday and  
Sunday, and invited everyone to come and have fun and food.  
Party on the J  
Commissioner Quintana announced on February 1, 2026, the Party on  
the J will be held on Johnson Street between 441 and 56th Avenue from  
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Johnson Street Business District has been  
working together to be part of the neighborhood. She invited everyone to  
come and have fun and food.  
Civic Associations  
Commissioner Quintana stated she contacted all the Civic Associations  
to help educate residents about property tax bills. She stated District 6  
does not have a civic association, west of Park Road. She requested  
Commission support to have a community forum for residents.  
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager, stated that ballot language is  
needed to clarify the potential impacts once the bills are finalized. He  
emphasized the importance of continuing to educate residents on  
possible scenarios.  
43.  
Commissioner Shuham, District 1  
Congratulations  
Commissioner Shuham congratulated Russell Long, Chief Building  
Official, as he was named Building Official of the Year for Broward  
County.  
Parking  
Commissioner Shuham stated that half price parking for Hollywood  
residents was expanded in the fall, and it is now City wide. She  
announced residents can sign up online and take advantage of the  
parking fees.  
Thank you  
Commissioner Shuham extended her gratitude to Kassandra Myers,  
Assistant Director of Public Utilities, for meeting with residents about a  
canal area in the City.  
Sheridan Street  
Commissioner Shuham announced Sheridan Street will be closed for  
seventy-two hours starting at night on January 20, 2026, from Federal  
Highway to A1A. She stated local traffic can get through at 14th Avenue  
and not cross at the bridge.  
New Dunes Project  
Commissioner Shuham announced the Broward County Project in  
building new dunes has commenced, they are all ready to go and it is an  
incredible project. She thanked Broward County for their help.  
City Ordinances  
Commissioner Shuham requested Commission support to have the staff  
look into the County and City Ordinances seawalls on private residences  
and the need to be raised, as required by Broward County. She stated  
the staff looked at incentives to use concrete, to put in a living sea wall  
instead. Staff can contact Fort Lauderdale to what actions they have  
taken to incentivize living seawalls. Commissioner Quintana supported  
the idea. Commissioner Quintana and Mayor Levy supported for  
information only.  
Bike Share Initiatives  
Commissioner Shuham stated in a previous meeting there was a  
discussion about a bike share program, which has now disappeared.  
She explained the type of bike share program where people rented a  
bike in a city had to return it where they got it from. Commissioner  
Shuham requested Commission support for staff to contact other cities to  
see if there is an opportunity for a regional bike share program.  
Mayor Levy, Commissioner Callari and Commissioner Quintana  
supported the idea for information only.  
Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 3:28 PM and returned at 3:30  
PM.  
Potholes in Hollywood Blvd.  
Commissioner Shuham stated Bob Glickman mentioned the potholes  
west bound to the Hollywood Bridge. She asked staff to get with the  
Florida Department of Transportation to address the issue.  
Community Center  
Commissioner Shuham requested the status on the Commission having  
approved a survey of the City community centers.  
Raelin Storey, Assistant City Manager, responded they met with staff and  
hired a consultant to view the community centers, to look at the conditions  
and work with the staff.  
Thank you  
Commissioner Shuham extended her appreciation to the staff for their  
efforts on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday event. She stated that the  
event was beautiful but not well attended.  
44.  
Commissioner Hernandez, District 2  
Parking Issues  
Commissioner Hernandez stated parking in the Downtown is a work in  
process, there will be complaints which will be addressed as are in  
progress. Commissioner Hernandez stated staff will try the pilot program  
in nearby areas to help with parking.  
Fine Forgiveness  
Commissioner Hernandez stated the Find Forgiveness Program has  
been extended for six months. He recommended bringing property into  
compliance within the time frame.  
PEN Program  
Commissioner Hernandez stated the PEN Program has some language  
issues that need to be addressed. Commissioner Hernandez requested  
to look for civic associations applying for the PEN grant; they must  
submit their board member’s name, address on application and all  
members must be in the City. Commissioner Beiderman, Commissioner  
Gruber and Mayor Levy supported the request.  
Commissioner Biederman suggested term limits among presidents of  
the associations and add it to the requirements to receive the PEN funds  
since it is not giving opportunities to become leaders in the community.  
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission regarding the  
requirement for living in the City.  
Implementing Letter  
Commissioner Hernandez requested Commission support for the CRA  
to look for another consulting firm for what they need Downtown. He  
requested permission to draft a letter to new residents to fill out a survey.  
Commissioner Callari, Mayor Levy and Commissioner Gruber supported  
the request.  
45.  
Vice Mayor Callari, District 3  
Vanilla & Pastry  
Vice Mayor Callari announced she attended the Vanilla & Pastry ribbon  
cutting event on Hollywood Boulevard. She stated their pastries are  
amazing if any resident wants to try them.  
Italian American  
Vice Mayor Callari stated she attended the Italian American events on  
Saturday night and wished she could have stayed longer. Vice Mayor  
Callari stated they were excited to be recognized with a proclamation.  
Stan Goldman Park  
Vice Mayor Callari thanked staff for getting the Stan Goldman Park  
pavilion ready. Vice Mayor Callari reported parking was still an issue.  
She announced Stan Goldman Park was the best place to go for  
pickleball based on the survey results; however, they need to fix the  
parking issue. Vice Mayor Callari stated there are plenty of opportunities,  
some of them more expensive than others, but as time goes by, costs  
keep rising. She acknowledged the cost of creating parking spaces is  
high, but it is necessary to do it.  
Karen Captuo  
Vice Mayor Callari announced the meeting of the Central Civic  
Association at the Armory on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM to  
memorialize Karen Captuo. She mentioned the Commission will be up in  
the capital.  
New Citizen Appointee  
Vice Mayor Callari stated a letter was submitted to the Commission  
regarding a vacancy on MPO as the City’s resident representative. She  
stated that Tom Lander recommended Alex Riccio to take his spot.  
Commissioner Shuham stated Tom Lander stepped down.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was seconded  
by Commissioner Biederman, to appoint Alex Ricio to take Tom  
Lander’s position as a citizen appointee of the City Commission for the  
Broward MPO citizen committee. On voice vote the motion passed  
unanimously. (7-0)  
46.  
Commissioner Gruber, District 4  
Battle of Badges  
Commissioner Gruber announced the Battle of Badges is on Saturday,  
February 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Calvary Chapel in Fort Lauderdale.  
He announced the Police and Fire Department will be competing.  
Sunset and Orangebrook  
Commissioner Gruber stated Sunset and Orangebrook, it is all about  
perspective, about taking money away. He stated if there was no P3,  
nothing would be happening.  
Mara Giulanti Park  
Commissioner Gruber stated residents contacted him about Mara  
Giulanti Park, and if it was possible to have a dog park installed at the  
one end. He questioned staff about the status of the splash pad if the  
water meter is an issue.  
Elisa Iglesias, Deputy Director of Design and Construction Management,  
gave an update on the splash pad, due to the contractor, it will take  
another two to three weeks for water to be turned on.  
Salsa Fest West  
Commissioner Gruber stated he attended Salsa Fest West at the  
Boulevard Heights Community Center, and it was one of the best.  
Party on the J  
Commissioner Gruber stated he is looking forward to the Party on the J  
as it will be a good time and expects it to be better than last year on  
Sunday, February 1, 2026, between 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  
46th Avenue  
Commissioner Gruber stated if it is possible for the median on 46th  
Avenue, the low end, to be fixed, which is the curbing could be fixed.  
47.  
Mayor Levy  
Skateboard Amenities  
Mayor Levy stated a local teacher approached him about installing  
skateboard amenities in the City Parks. He stated he will forward the  
information to staff. He suggested using Boulevard Heights skate park,  
but it is having improvements. He asked staff to look at their master plan  
to see what is available for skate amenities.  
Request for Updates  
Mayor Levy stated he was excited to see the flyer in the lobby for  
beginning the street lighting improvement by Memorial Regional heading  
east. He requested George R., Keller, Jr., City Manager, provide an  
update on the project.  
Hollywood Pride Event  
Mayor Levy announced the Hollywood Pride on Saturday, January 24,  
2026, between 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM at ArtsPark.  
State of the City  
Mayor Levy invited anyone for the State of the City presentation on  
Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM about the future of Hollywood at  
the Development Services Building. He stated it is a presentation for the  
public. He will also present State of City presentation at the Chamber of  
Commerce luncheon on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. He  
stated he is excited for the opportunity and eager to see participation.  
8-Week Fitness program  
Mayor Levy announced the 8-week fitness program which is a way the  
City can create fitness opportunities for residents with a minimal cost. It  
will be at Charrow Park on the sand on Saturdays at 10:00 AM.  
48.  
City Attorney  
New Deputy City Attorney  
Damaris Henlon, City Attorney, announced Kim Phan as the new Deputy  
City Attorney. She stated Kim worked for other cities before and has  
wealth of government knowledge.  
Kim Phan, Deputy City Attorney, thanked the Commission.  
49.  
City Manager  
Waste Pro Contract  
George R., Keller, Jr., City Manager, stated what a difference a year  
makes regarding the waste pro contract. He recognized Jovan Douglas  
Assistant City Manager; Joseph Kroll, Director of Public Works; Tony  
Tiru, Environmental Services Manager; for their excellent job on the  
contract.  
Resignation  
George R., Keller, Jr., City Manager, stated he sent his resignation letter  
to the City Commission with an effective date of March 31, 2026.  
The Commission recessed at 4:23 PM and reconvened at 5:02 PM with  
all members of the Commission present.  
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS  
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:  
40.  
1. Michael Seltzer, 956 Hollywood Blvd  
2. Elaine Kooser, 1924 Pierce Street  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was  
seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to waive wind storm insurance for a  
driveway. On a voice vote the motion passed 5-2.  
Shuham and Commissioner Quintana were opposed.  
Commissioner  
3. Chris Albertelli, 1029 S 28 Avenue  
4. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Ave  
5. Cat Uden, 1120 Lyon Tree Street  
50.  
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 PM.  
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Patricia A. Cerny, MMC  
City Clerk  
Hollywood, Florida  
Approved on:  
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