City of Hollywood  
Hollywood City Hall  
2600 Hollywood Blvd  
Hollywood, FL 33020  
http://www.hollywoodfl.org  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Wednesday, March 4, 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, March 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM in the City  
Commission Room, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida.  
1.  
Moment of Silence  
Mayor Levy announced the passing of Vice Mayor Callari's mother  
Bonnie and former County and City Commissioner Sue Gunzburger.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Recognition of Veterans, Active Service Personnel & Their Families  
Roll Call  
Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Vice  
Mayor Traci Callari, Commissioner Adam Gruber, Commissioner  
Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Idelma Quintana and Mayor  
Josh Levy  
Present:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to approve the Consent  
Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-059  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To  
6.  
Execute  
A
Blanket Purchase Agreement With Iron Mountain  
Information Management, LLC For Records Management, Storage,  
And Shredding Services In An Annual Amount Up To $120,000.00  
Over  
A
Five-Year Period, With An Additional Five-Year Renewal  
Term; Rescinding Resolution No. R-2025-369.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-060  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
May 7, 2025.  
7.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-061  
R-2026-062  
R-2026-063  
R-2026-064  
R-2026-065  
R-2026-066  
R-2026-067  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
May 21, 2025.  
8.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
May 28, 2025.  
9.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
June 4, 2025.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
June 18, 2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
June 18, 2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
July 2, 2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
August 27, 2025.  
ACTION:  
Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and  
adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed  
unanimously. (7-0)  
This  
Resolution  
was  
moved  
by  
Commissioner  
R-2026-068  
R-2026-069  
R-2026-070  
R-2026-071  
R-2026-072  
R-2026-073  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
September 3, 2025.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
September 15, 2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
September 17, 2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
September 25, 2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
October 9, 2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
October 22, 2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-074  
R-2026-075  
R-2026-076  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
November 5, 2025.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
November 19, 2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
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 19,  
2025.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-077  
R-2026-078  
R-2026-079  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
December 10, 2025.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of  
January 21, 2026.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Final Ranking For Moving Companies;  
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Negotiate And Execute  
An Agreement With The Highest-Ranked Firm To Provide Moving  
Services For The New Police Headquarters Project,  
Obligation Bond Project, In An Amount Up To $300,000.00.  
A
General  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-080  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Interlocal  
Agreement With Broward County For The Development Of The City  
Of Hollywood Public Art Master Plan, In An Amount Not To Exceed  
$49,999.00; And Providing An Effective Date.  
27.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-082  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
29.  
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute  
A
Master Agreement For Prescription Medication And Supplies From  
The Pharmacy For Fire Rescue Units And Issue A Blanket Purchase  
Agreement To South Broward Hospital District D/B/A Memorial  
Healthcare System For The Purchase Of Emergency Medical Supplies  
And Pharmaceuticals In An Annual Amount Up To $175,000.00 For A  
Three-Year Period Up To $525,000.00 In Accordance With Section  
38.41(C)(9) Of The Procurement Code. (Best Interest)  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-083  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To  
Accept, If Awarded, The Area Agency On Aging Of Broward County  
Elder Grant For Lippman Senior Center, In The Amount Of  
$228,000.00, At No Cost To City, To Provide Enhanced Senior Citizen  
Recreation Programs; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To  
Execute All Applicable Grant Documents; Amending The Fiscal Year  
2026 Operating Budget.  
30.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-084  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Authorizing The City To Apply For And, If Awarded, Accept  
The Florida Inland Navigational District 2026 Waterway Assistance  
Program Grant For The Marine Patrol Vessel And Equipment Project  
In The Approximate Amount Of $172,400.00 With 50% Matching  
Funds; And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All  
Applicable Grant Documents.  
31.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-085  
R-2026-086  
R-2026-087  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket  
Purchase Agreement To Galls, LLC For Police And Civilian Uniforms  
In An Amount Up To $450,000.00 Based Upon Contract No. 773-25  
Uniforms And Accessories In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of  
The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)  
32.  
33.  
34.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. 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  
Execute A Change Order To Blanket Purchase Agreement Pa600684  
With Ranch Cryogenics, Inc. For On-Site Cryogenic Oxygen Facility  
Services To Increase The Contract Amount From $160,300.00 To  
$600,000.00.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving Additional Terms And Conditions For Purchase  
Order PFY-2601225 To Pantropic Power, Inc. For The Repair Of  
Generator #2, Including All Components, Parts, Labor, And Warranty;  
And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement Or  
Execute Any And All Other Documents Necessary To Facilitate Repair  
Of Generator #2.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-089  
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 Environmental Products Group, Inc. For A  
New TV Truck And An Ultra Push Camera In An Amount Up To  
36.  
$449,313.98 Based  
Upon  
Sourcewell  
Contract  
#120721-EVS  
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 Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-090  
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 CTA  
26-01 With Craven Thompson And Associates, Inc. For In-House  
Engineering Support Services, On An As-Needed Basis, In An Amount  
Up To $400,000.00 Over A One-Year Period; Amending The Fiscal  
Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan.  
37.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-091  
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  
26-01 With Carollo Engineers, Inc. For Professional Engineering  
Services Related To The Water Treatment Plant Maintenance  
Package C Projects In An Amount Up To $239,169.60.  
38.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-092  
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 B&C  
39.  
26-02 With Brown And Caldwell For  
A
Construction Administration  
Services Amendment On The Deep Injection Wells No. 3 And No. 4  
Pump Station Project In An Amount Up To $498,697.00; Amending  
The Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement  
Plan.  
ACTION: This Resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Callari, which  
was seconded by Commissioner Gruber and adopted on the  
Consent Agenda. 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 With Boulder Construction, LLC  
For Roadway Surfacing, Reconstruction, And Preservation In An  
Annual Amount Up To $750,000.00 From March 4, 2026, Through  
October 19, 2027, Based Upon Contract Number C25-08-900 And In  
Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code.  
(Piggyback)  
40. R-2026-093  
ACTION: George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, withdrew the  
Resolution from consideration.  
P-2026-005  
Presentation By Jeffrey Devlin, Police Chief, Recognizing Recipients  
Of Hollywood Police Department Awards For November 2025,  
December 2025, And January 2026.  
41.  
Jeffrey Devlin, Police Chief, introduced the awards for November  
2025, December 2025, and January 2026.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Cody Anderson, Police Officer, being  
recognized as Officer of the Month, November 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Orlando Carrasco, Police Officer;  
Kaiser Llerena, Police Officer; Devin Clark, Police Officer; Stephanie  
Roach,  
Police  
Officer;  
Carlos  
Idarraga,  
Police  
Officer,  
being  
recognized for the Lifesaving Award, November 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Luis Sanchez, Police Officer, and  
Priamo Lozada-Gonzalez, Police Officer, being recognized as Officer  
of the Month, December 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in Christian Robles, being recognized as  
Employee of the Month, December 2025.  
Deanna  
Bettineschi,  
Public  
Information  
Manager,  
read  
the  
commendation that resulted in, Cristian Robles, Community Service  
Officer, Jessica Vizcarrondo Capellen, Community Service Officer,  
being recognized for the Lifesaving Award, December 2025.  
P-2026-007  
A
Proclamation In Recognition Of Colorectal Cancer Awareness  
43.  
Month, March 2026  
Commissioner Gruber read the proclamation in recognition of  
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, March 2026.  
Kasia Orzechowska, Fight Colorectal Cancer Organization, accepted  
the proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition.  
P-2026-008  
A
Proclamation In Recognition Of Irish American Heritage Month,  
44.  
March 2026.  
Commissioner Hernandez read the proclamation in recognition of Irish  
American Heritage Month, March 2026.  
Maria Osorio, Consulate of Ireland in Miami, and Eamon Toner,  
Parade Grand Marshall, accepted the proclamation and thanked the  
Commission for the recognition.  
P-2026-009  
A Proclamation In Recognition Of Eid al-Fitr Day, March 20, 2026.  
45.  
Commissioner Biederman read the proclamation in recognition of Eid  
al-Fitr Day, March 20, 2026.  
Raheem Seecheran, Director of Information Technology, accepted the  
proclamation and thanked the Commission for the recognition.  
PO-2026-001  
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Title VII  
Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Traffic Code”; Regulating The  
46.  
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.  
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 and final  
reading.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt on second and  
final reading the Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried:  
Commissioner Shuham  
Commissioner Hernandez  
Vice Mayor Callari  
Aye:  
Commissioner Gruber  
Commissioner Biederman  
Commissioner Quintana  
Mayor Levy  
Enactment No: O-2026-01  
PO-2026-004  
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Changing The  
Zoning Designation Of 1.11 Acres Generally Located On 19th Avenue  
Between Jackson And Van Buren Streets, Municipally Known As  
47.  
1841-1857 Jackson  
Numbers 5142-15-01-7550 And  
Street,  
1856 Van  
Buren  
Street  
And  
From  
Folio  
PS-3  
5142-15-01-7540,  
(Parkside High Intensity Mixed-Use District) To FH-2 (Federal Highway  
Medium-High Intensity Mixed-Use District); Amending The City’s  
Official Zoning Map To Reflect The Change In Zoning Designation;  
And Providing For An Effective Date. (25-Z-52a)  
The City Attorney explained waiving the quasi-judicial procedures and  
Mayor Levy questioned if there were any objections to waiving them.  
There were no objections, and the quasi-judicial procedures were  
waived.  
The City Commission disclosed their ex-parte communications.  
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, provided  
presentation and explained the intent of the Ordinance.  
a
Steve Geller, Attorney for the applicant, gave additonal information on  
the project.  
Ann  
Ralston,  
326 S  
14th  
Avenue,  
expressed  
personal  
opinions/concerns.  
The City Attorney read the Ordinance title on first reading.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which  
was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt on first reading the  
Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried:  
Commissioner Hernandez  
Vice Mayor Callari  
Aye:  
Commissioner Gruber  
Commissioner Biederman  
Commissioner Quintana  
Mayor Levy  
Commissioner Shuham  
PO-2026-005  
An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Amending Chapter 98 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled  
“Marine And Waterway Regulations; Boats And Other Vessels” To  
Create A Vessel Exclusion Zone; Providing For A Severability Clause  
And A Repealer Provision.  
48.  
Jeff Levy, Fire Chief explained the intent of the Ordinance.  
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:  
1. Phyllis Levy, 4201 N Ocean Drive #603  
2. Alan Konigsburg, 4201 N Ocean Drive  
3. Todd Graham  
4. Rick Goldman, 1055 Harrison Street  
5. Heather Schueler, 4201 N Ocean Drive #302  
6. Marci Marco Camareo, 304 Oak Street  
7. Isabel Barney, 4246 N Ocean Drive  
8. Avi Blik  
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 2:31 PM and returned at  
2:35 PM.  
9. Julie Greenfield, 4226 N Ocean Drive  
10. Patti Hanley, 4201 N Ocean Drive #302  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 2:43 PM and returned at  
2:44 PM.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Gruber, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt on first reading  
the Ordinance.  
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the  
Commission.  
Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 3:05 PM and returned at  
3:07 PM.  
Joyce Fuhrman, Marine Safety Chief, provided additional information.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Quintana, to amended the Ordinance  
to change the exclusion zone to 300 yards. On a voice vote the  
motion failed 1-6. Commissioner Hernandez, Vice Mayor Callari,  
Commissioner  
Gruber,  
Commissioner  
Gruber,  
Commissioner  
Quintana and Mayor Levy were opposed.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
The City Attorney read the Ordinance title on first reading.  
ACTION: The motion made by Commissioner Gruber, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt on first reading  
the Ordinance on roll call vote carried:  
Commissioner Hernandez  
Vice Mayor Callari  
Aye:  
Commissioner Gruber  
Commissioner Biederman  
Commissioner Quintana  
Mayor Levy  
Commissioner Shuham  
Nay:  
PO-2026-006  
An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Vacating A Portion Of The Platted Alley Lying Within Block 53  
Of The Plat Of “HOLLYWOOD,” Plat Book 1, Page 21, And More  
Specifically Described In Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Incorporated  
Herein; Providing A Severability Clause, A Repealer Provision, And An  
Effective Date (Alta Hollywood). (VA-22-05)  
49.  
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, explained the  
intent of the Ordinance.  
The City Attorney read the Ordinance title on first reading.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt on first reading the  
Ordinance. The motion on roll call vote carried:  
Commissioner Hernandez  
Vice Mayor Callari  
Aye:  
Commissioner Gruber  
Commissioner Biederman  
Commissioner Quintana  
Mayor Levy  
Commissioner Shuham  
.
The Commission recessed at 3:29 PM and reconvened at 3:39 PM  
with Commissioner Hernandez absent.  
R-2026-098  
R-2026-099  
R-2026-095  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To  
Execute Agreements And Issue Blanket Purchase Agreements With  
Basile USA, LLC, Concrete Works And Paving, Inc., Janice M. Riley,  
Inc. D/B/A The Paving Lady, Florida Blacktop, Inc., Weekley Asphalt  
Paving, Inc., And Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. For Asphalt  
Pavement Resurfacing And General Rights-Of-Way Maintenance  
Work In An Annual Amount Of Up To $2,000,000.00 Per Vendor Per  
Year, For A Three-Year Term, With Up To Two Additional Two-Year  
Renewal Terms.  
54.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution.  
On a voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Hernandez  
was absent.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To  
Execute Agreements And Issue Blanket Purchase Agreements With  
Pedrail Systems, LLC, A1 Pavers And Concrete USA, Inc., FG  
Construction, LLC, Basile Usa, LLC, Concrete Works And Paving,  
Inc., Team Contracting, Inc., Concord Technologies, Inc., MBR  
55.  
Construction,  
Inc.  
For  
Concrete  
Construction  
And  
General  
Rights-Of-Way Maintenance Work In An Annual Amount Up To  
$2,000,000.00 Per Vendor Per Year, For A Three-Year Term, With Up  
To Two Additional Two-Year Renewal Terms.  
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 6-0.  
Commissioner  
Hernandez was absent.  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To  
Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Boucher Brothers  
Hollywood Beach, LLC For Beach Concessionaire Services.  
51.  
Ricky Engle, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, explained  
the intent of the Resolution.  
Commissioner Hernandez returned to the meeting at 3:44 PM.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Adam Cedrati, Boucher Brothers, responded to concerns raised by the  
Commission.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was  
seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution and for  
staff to work with the vendor to explore memberships and the  
operational hours to extend of the later of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.  
per the contract or 1 hour before sunset. On a voice vote the  
motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-094  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving The Employment Agreement For Incoming City  
Manager Raelin Storey Lohse.  
50.  
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.  
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-2026-096  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Considering The Continuance/Sunsetting Of The Following  
Advisory Boards: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, African  
American Advisory Council, Artwork Selection Advisory Committee,  
Education Advisory Committee, General Obligation Bond Oversight  
52.  
Advisory Committee, Marine Advisory Board, Parks, Recreation  
&
Cultural Arts Advisory Board, Sister Cities Advisory Committee, And  
The Sustainability Advisory Committee.  
Ann  
Ralston,  
326 S  
14 Avenue,  
expressed  
personal  
opinions/concerns.  
Raelin Storey, Assistant City Manager, responded to questions raised  
by the public.  
Vice Mayor Callari left the meeting at 4:18 PM and returned at 4:22  
PM.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which  
was  
seconded  
by  
Commissioner  
Hernandez,  
to  
adopt  
the  
Resolution and extend the General Obligation Bond Advisory  
Committee until June 30, 2026. On  
passed unanimously. (7-0)  
a
voice vote the motion  
R-2026-097  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials,  
Upon Award, To Accept The Florida Department Of Transportation  
Public Transit Service Development Program Grant For The City Of  
Hollywood Tri-Rail Corridor Micro-Transit Service Pilot Project In An  
53.  
Amount Not To Exceed $1,400,314.00, Committing Matching Funds  
Of 50% Of The Project Total Costs, And Further Authorizing The  
Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Program  
Documents And Agreements.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was  
seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a  
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
R-2026-056  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Authorizing Payment Of Attorneys’ Fees To Weiss Serota  
5.  
Helfman Cole  
&
Bierman, P.L., In An Additional Amount Up To  
$100,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2026, Bringing The Total Amount  
Authorized For Fiscal Year 2026 To $200,000.00.  
Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Ave, expressed personal opinions/concerns.  
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)  
R-2026-081  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To  
28.  
Execute  
A
Three-Year Initial Term Agreement With The Highest  
Ranked Firm, Bonnie C. Landry And Associates, To Assist The City In  
Reviewing, Restructuring, And Rewriting The City’s Zoning And Land  
Development Regulations And Related Sections Of The Code Of  
Ordinances, In An Amount Not To Exceed $506,399.00.  
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)  
R-2026-088  
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,  
Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Cost  
Participation Agreement With The Diplomat Landings Phase 1 Owner,  
LLC And The Diplomat Landings Phase 2 Owner, LLC In The Amount  
35.  
Of  
$500,000.00 For  
The  
Phase  
1 Project  
And  
An  
Additional  
$500,000.00 For Phase 2 Project Relating To Needed Lift Station  
Improvements To Serve The Phase 1 And Phase 2 Projects.  
Raelin Storey, Assistant City Manager, explained the intent of the  
Resolution.  
Ann  
Ralston,  
326 S  
14th  
Avenue,  
expressed  
personal  
opinions/concerns.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Shuham, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Gruber, to adopt the Resolution. On  
a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
The Commission recessed at 4:28 PM and reconvened at 4:42 PM  
with Commissioner Quintana absent.  
Commissioner Quintana returned to the meeting at 4:43 PM.  
65.  
City Manager  
Crown Castle 5G Equipment Discussion  
George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, introduced Gerald Zadikoff, GM  
Selby.  
Gerald Zadikoff, GM Selby, gave  
Communication tower.  
a
presentation on the 5G  
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 5:26 PM and returned at  
5:27 PM.  
Extensive discussion ensued among staff, Mr. Zadikoff and members  
of the Commission.  
This item was temporarily passed until later in the meeting.  
56.  
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS  
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:  
1. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue  
2. Siobhan McLaughlin, 1409 Rodman Street  
3. Susan Mercier, 1449 Monroe Street  
4. Adam Trop, 1219 Lincoln Street  
5. Chris Albertelli, 1029 S 20th Avenue  
P-2026-006  
Presentation By Jeff Levy, Fire Chief, Recognizing Fire Rescue And  
Beach Safety’s Fire Cadet Program.  
42.  
Jeff Levy, Fire Chief, introduced the Cadets from the Fire Cadet  
Program.  
65.  
City Manager  
Crown Castel 5G Equipment Discussion  
Discussion continued from prior in the meeting.  
Gary Resnick, GrayRobinson, provided additional information on City,  
State and Federal Laws.  
Extensive discussion ensued among staff, Mr. Resnick, Mr. Zadikoff  
and members of the Commission.  
Commissioner Shuham requested Commission support to have  
a
tougher wireless Ordinance. Commissioner Callari and Commissioner  
Quintana supported the idea.  
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:  
1. Jeanne Kobert, 721 N 12th Avenue  
2. Lissatte Monzon  
3. Mary Kate DiBernedetto, 1528 Gabriel Street  
4. Ann Ralston, 326 S 14th Avenue  
5. Chris Albertelli, 1029 S 28th Avenue  
6. Amanda Albertelli, 1029 S 28th Avenue  
Andria Wingett, Director of Development Services, provided additional  
information to the Commission.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Russel Long, Chief Building Official, provided additional information.  
Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 6:56 PM and returned at  
6:59 PM.  
Commissioner Gruber left the meeting at 7:04 PM and returned at  
7:06 PM.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Damaris Henlon, City Attorney, provided additional information.  
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.  
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 7:25 PM and returned at  
7:27 PM.  
Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the  
Commission.  
George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, stated staff will again request in  
writing that Crown Castle evaluate the feasibility of relocating the  
antenna and/or modifying the antenna tilt from its current 120-degree  
orientation to the north; will ask the City’s real estate experts if the  
property has had a devaluation in property values attributed to 5G  
installation; and Mr. & Mrs. Allbertelli have the option to file a lawsuit.  
57.  
Commissioner Hernandez, District 2  
Meeting Minutes  
Commissioner Hernandez stated he consulted with City staff regarding  
the approval of meeting minutes. He requested Commission support  
to have a 120-day period from the date of the meeting to when the  
minutes are finalized for approval.  
Mayor Levy and Vice Mayor Callari supported the idea.  
Development  
Commissioner Hernandez stated the development on Dixie Highway  
and Washington Street property has broken ground.  
residents to know this is a different developer than who purchased the  
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) land. He stated the CRA  
He wants the  
property was sold to the developer for less than what it was worth and  
the developer is now selling the property.  
58.  
Vice Mayor Callari, District 3  
Septic-to-Sewer Funding  
Vice Mayor Callari stated she spoke with the City Manager and staff  
regarding the septic to sewer funding, she requested preparing an  
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Broward County to help allocate funds  
to cover associated costs.  
Mayor Levy and Commissioner Hernandez supported the idea.  
Expressed Appreciation  
Vice Mayor Callari thanked everyone for their condolences following  
the passing of her mother and offered condolences to the Gunzburger  
Family.  
59.  
Commissioner Gruber, District 4  
Summer Camp Program  
Commissioner Gruber announced the Sloan Stevens Foundation free  
tennis program is now coming to Driftwood Community Center. He  
stated the Foundation is committed to launching a free summer camp  
program, which will be coordinated through the Broward County  
School Board.  
60.  
Commissioner Biederman, District 5  
Events  
Commissioner  
Biederman  
thanked  
the  
Department  
of  
Parks,  
Recreation and Cultural Arts for their work on the Hollywood West  
Concert Series. He stated the next concert will take place on March  
21, 2026.  
Street Repairs  
Commissioner Biederman thanked Joseph Kroll, Director of Public  
Works, and staff for completing street repairs that were mentioned at  
the last meeting.  
Police Department  
Commissioner Biederman congratulated the Police Department on  
winning and stated the shirt being worn during the meeting is a tribute  
to Lieutenant John Marino.  
61.  
Commissioner Quintana, District 6  
City Event  
Commissioner Quintana thanked staff for helping organize the Party  
on the J Event. She stated she appreciated the strong collaboration  
among the City departments, and for their assistance with local  
businesses who contributed to making the event a success.  
Story Time in the Park  
Commissioner Quintana announced Story Time in the Park will take  
place on March 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Washington  
Park Community Center. She stated the story time author is a woman  
who lives in District 6 who is a published children’s book author.  
62.  
Commissioner Shuham, District 1  
Recognition  
Commissioner Shuham congratulated Raelin Storey, Assistant City  
Manager, on her upcoming role as City Manager. She welcomed back  
Steve  
Stewart,  
Director  
of  
Procurement  
and  
Performance  
Management, and Jose Cortes, Assistant City Manager.  
Thank You  
Commissioner Shuham thanked the Department of Public Utilities staff  
for all their help in helping her prepare for being a panelist at  
Resilience Broward.  
Clean Up of Garbage  
Commissioner Shuham thanked Department of Public Works staff for  
helping clean up garbage on a side street, which was cleaned up by  
the end of the day.  
Solar Panels  
Commissioner Shuham requested Commission support for staff to  
review the solar panels Ordinance to see if there is anything the City  
can do if the project blocks the sun from their solar panels. She stated  
there may be limited action that the City can take.  
Commissioner Biederman stated he researched this issue, and  
permits do not guarantee direct sunlight for solar panels.  
63.  
Mayor Levy  
Footvolley Tournament  
Mayor Levy introduced Sergio Menezes who requested Commission  
approval to have footvolley tournaments taking place on Hollywood  
Beach. He gave a presentation on the foot volley tournament and  
asked the Commission if City could cover one set of bleachers to be  
installed during the tournament at $6,000.00.  
Discussion ensued among Mr. Menezes and members of the  
Commission.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which was  
second by Commissioner Hernandez, to provide bleachers for all six  
tournament events at a cost of $36,000.00 a year. On voice vote the  
motion failed 3-4.  
Commissioner Shuham, Vice Mayor Callar,  
Commissioner Gruber, Commissioner Quintana were opposed.  
Discussion ensued among Mr. Menezes, staff and members of the  
Commission.  
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was  
seconded by Commissioner Quintana, to approve a bleacher for one  
event which should coincide with the beginning and ending of FIFA  
and to reevaluate the program on a future events on a future agenda  
by Resolution. On voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)  
64.  
City Attorney  
Executive Session  
Damaris Henlon, City Attorney, announced pursuant to Florida  
Statutes 286.011(8)(a), an executive session would be held on  
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM regarding Glisset Martinez  
vs. City of Hollywood litigation. Attending the session will be the  
Mayor, Commissioners, George R. Keller Jr., City Manager, Raelin  
Storey, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney and Julian Geraci, Chief  
Litigation Counsel.  
65.  
City Manager  
Waterway Cleanup  
George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, announced the 49th Annual  
Waterway Cleanup on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Land and  
boat access de-littering on 30+ sites across Broward County, the  
Hollywood locations are Anne Kolb Nature Center, Holland Park,  
Hollywood Marina and Rotary Park.  
Hollywood Arts Festival  
George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, announced the Hollywood Arts  
Festival at the ArtsPark at Young Circle from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.  
There will be local artists, food trucks and family fun.  
Commission In The Community Meeting  
George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, announced the District  
3
Commission in the Community on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from  
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Development Services Hub, 2nd floor  
library.  
St. Patrick’s Day Parade  
George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, announced St. Patrick’s Day  
Parade and Festival on Sunday, March 15th from noon to 6:00 PM in  
Downtown Hollywood.  
New Staff  
George R. Keller, Jr., City Manager, announced Jose Cortes will take  
the Assistant City Manager position vacated by Raelin Storey.  
Steve  
Stewart will be the overseeing Procurement and Performance  
Management issues.  
66.  
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.  
______________________________  
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC  
City Clerk  
Hollywood, Florida  
Approved on:  
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