Special City Commission Meeting
Special MeetingHollywood, FL · June 22, 2015
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, June 22, 2015
3:30 PM
Commission Chambers Room 219
Special City Commission Meeting
CITY COMMISSION
Peter Bober, Mayor
Kevin Biederman, Vice Mayor - District 5
Patricia Asseff, Commissioner - District 1
Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2
Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3
Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4
Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 22, 2015
. The Special City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Bober on Wednesday, June 22, 2015 at 3:34 PM in the City
Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present Commissioner Patricia Asseff Commissioner Peter Hernandez
Commissioner Traci Callari Commissioner Richard Blattner Vice
Mayor Kevin D. Biederman Commissioner Linda Sherwood Mayor
Peter Bober
3. R-2015-172 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Three (3) Members To The Civil Service Board.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Stanley Swiderski in the category of employed by the
private sector - personnel admin; Dr. Jalane Meloun, in the
category of employed by the private sector non-management; and
Marie Woodson in the category of employed by a public
employer. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
4. R-2015-173 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Five (5) Members To The Unsafe Structures
Board.
Heather Harmon, 4910 Jackson Street, expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which
was seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution
appointing John Lipka in the category of Electrical Contractor;
Heather Harmon in the category of Attorney at Law; and Jan
Lederman in the category of Real Estate Property Manager . On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
5. R-2015-174 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Six (6) Members To The Historic Preservation
Board.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. George Chillag,1616 Jackson Street
2. Steven Piper, 1230 VanBuren Street
3. Mary Zogg, 2028 Harrison Street
4. Tamara Peacock, 6500 N. Andrews Avenue
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Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which
was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Resolution
appointing George Chillag in the category of Architectural
Historian/Urban Planner; Tamara Peacock in the category of
Engineer/General Contractor; Terrence Cantrell in the category of
Hollywood Historical Society; Steven Piper in the category of
Real Estate Broker; Mary Zogg in the category of Citizen at Large;
and Steven Toth in the category of Alternate. On a voice vote the
motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
6. R-2015-175 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Three (3) Members To The Planning And
Development Board.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Nancy Fowler, 2616 Coolidge Street
2. Lynn Smith, 2416 Lincoln Street
3. Lisa Bazinet, 3420 Arthur Street
4. Shannon Stough, 3926 Taft Street
5. David Meadors, 1751 N. Surf Road
6. Cliff Germano, 1627 N 28th Court
7. Julia Yaremchuk, 3801 S. Ocean Drive
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Lise Bazinet in the category of Design Member;
Shannon Stough in the category of Professional Member; and
Clifford Germano in the category of Citizen at Large Member. On
a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
7. R-2015-176 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Three (3) Members To The Artwork Selection
Committee.
Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 4:17 PM.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was
seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Vicki Leon, Alain Dezii and Larry Joe Miller; with the
City Clerk drawing lots to determine the terms. On a voice vote
the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Hernandez was absent.
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8. R-2015-177 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Six (6) Members To The Young Circle ArtsPark
Advisory Board.
Commissioner Hernandez returned to the meeting at 4:20 PM.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Biederman, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Beverly Lewis-Fifield in the category of Visual Arts
Field; James Bond in the category of Performing Arts Field; Vicki
Leon in the category of extensive Art & Culture background;
Omar Recuero in the category of Arts Community at Large;
Jacqueline Carrero in the category of Broward County School
System representative; and David Harris in the category of
Citizen at Large. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously.
(7-0)
9. R-2015-178 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Ten (10) Members To The Green Team
Committee.
Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup, 309 N 31st Court, expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Barry Faske in the category of Business member;
Dawn Meyers in the category of South Florida Builders
Association Member; Dawn Fuller in the category of Citywide
member; Anthony Alfonso in the category of Citywide member;
Rockell Alhale in the category of Citywide member; Rachele
Hendricks-Sturrup in the category of Citywide member; Thomas
Krakauer in the category of Citywide member; Diego Molinari in
the category of Citywide member, and Kimberly Schmitt in the
category of Citywide members; with the City Clerk drawing lots to
determine the terms. On a voice vote the motion passed
unanimously. (7-0)
10. R-2015-179 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending Resolution Nos. R-2008-072 And R-2008-216 To
Change The Marine Advisory Board Membership Composition To
Consist Of Nine (9) Members and Eliminate The Two (2) Ex-Officio
Positions; And To Appointing Two (2) Members.
Renee Richards, stated Frank DeRisi withdrew his name from
consideration.
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The following individuals expressed personal opinions concerns:
1. Dale Cheek, 1437 Madison Street
2. Juan Mendoza, 4520 Taylor Street
3. Joseph Bishop, 300 South 9th Avenue
4. Charles Smith, 1617 Dewey Street
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Biederman, which was
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Juan Mendoza and Charles Smith in the resident
category, with the City Clerk drawing lots to determine the terms.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
11. R-2015-180 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Seven (7) Members To The Education Advisory
Committee.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Ellen Suppa, 1234 Adams Street
2. Ciara Biederman, 3040 N 73 Terrace
Vice Mayor Biederman left the meeting at 4:55 PM.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Ellen Suppa in the category of Teacher Member; Iris
N. Cortez, Kimberly Schmitt, Ben Sorensen, Julia Yaremchuk and
Marina P. Melo in the category of Regular Member; and Ciara
Biederman in the category of Student Alternate; with the City
Clerk drawing lots to determine the terms. On a voice vote the
motion passed 6-0. Vice Mayor Biederman was absent.
12. R-2015-181 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Ten (10) Members To The African-American
Advisory Council.
Samuel Prime, 6131 Buchanan Street, expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
Vice Mayor Biederman returned to the meeting at 4:57 PM.
Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 5:05 PM.
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ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Fern Canter, Linda Hill Anderson, Taj Dixon, Dawn
Fuller, Henry Graham, James Marshall, Samuel Prime and David
Rosa Jr. in the member category; and appointing John Houmes
and Edward Polonio in the alternate category; with the City Clerk
drawing lots to determine the terms. On a voice vote the motion
passed 6-0. Commissioner Blattner was absent.
13. R-2015-182 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Five (5) Members To The Neighborhood Watch
Advisory Board.
Commissioner Blattner returned to the meeting at 5:07 PM.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Linda Anderson in the category of Northeast Central;
Shirley Stealey in the category of Southeast Central; Carl
Ignacuinos in the category of Hollywood Beach; Daniel Booton in
the category of Boulevard Heights; and Silvius Sfera in the
category of 441 Corridor. On a voice vote the motion passed
unanimously. (7-0)
14. R-2015-183 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Two (2) Members To The Community
Development Advisory Board.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Martin Schuham, 4201 N Ocean Drive
2. Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street
3. David Rosa, 321 N 72st Avenue
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney, provided additional information.
Discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission.
Davon Barbour, Director of Community Redevelopment, provided
additional information.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Siobhan McLaughlin and Martin Schuham. On a voice
vote the motion passed 6-1. Vice Mayor Biederman was
opposed.
15. R-2015-184 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending Resolution No. R-99-240 To Decrease The Adult
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Membership Of The Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Advisory
Board From Eleven (11) To Nine (9) Members; And Appointing A Total
Of Six (6) Members To The Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts
Advisory Board.
Larry Zolot, 3521 N 33 T e r r a c e , expressed personal
opinions/concerns.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts,
responded to questions raised by the Commission.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Jacqueline Carrero, Jeffrey LaLiberte, Kimberly
Schmitt and Larry Zolot in the category of adult member; and
appointing Jocelyn Hochsztein in the category of youth member,
with the City Clerk drawing lots to determine the terms. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
16. 2015 BOARD 2015 Board Applications
APP
17. The meeting adjourned at 5:31 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
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Agenda
Special City Commission Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2015
3:30 PM
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Commission Chambers Room 219
CITY COMMISSION
Peter Bober, Mayor
Kevin Biederman, Vice Mayor - District 5
Patricia Asseff, Commissioner - District 1
Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2
Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3
Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4
Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final June 22, 2015
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
REGULAR AGENDA
3. R-2015-172 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Three (3) Members To The Civil Service Board.
Attachments: Resolution 2015 Civil Service Board.docx
Attendance for reapppointment 2015-17.doc.xlsx
BDS - COMM List - Civil Service 2015 -05.pdf
4. R-2015-173 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Five (5) Members To The Unsafe Structures
Board.
Attachments: Resolution June 2015.doc
Unsafe Structure 2015 attendance.xls
BDS - COMM List - Unsafe Structures 2015 -05.pdf
5. R-2015-174 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Six (6) Members To The Historic Preservation
Board.
Attachments: 2015_0622_Reso.doc
2015 Attendance HPB.pdf
BDS - COMM List - Historic Preservation 2015 -05.pdf
6. R-2015-175 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Three (3) Members To The Planning And
Development Board.
Attachments: Corrected Reso - Planning and Dev.pdf
2015_0622_PDB_Reso.doc
2015 ATTENDANCE PND FOR BOARD APPTS.pdf
BDS - COMM List - Planning & Dev 2015 -05.pdf
7. R-2015-176 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Three (3) Members To The Artwork Selection
Committee.
Attachments: Resolution 2015 ASC 05.28.2015.doc
ASC 2014 Annual Attendance.pdf
ASC 2015 Annual Attendance.pdf
BDS - COMM List - Artwork Selection 2015 -05.pdf
8. R-2015-177 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Six (6) Members To The Young Circle ArtsPark
Advisory Board.
Attachments: Resolution 2015 ArtsPark 05.27.2015.doc
YCAP 2014 Annual Attendance.pdf
YCAP 2015 Annual Attendance.pdf
BDS - COMM List - Young Circle ArtsPark 2015 -05.pdf
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9. R-2015-178 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Ten (10) Members To The Green Team
Committee.
Attachments: Resolution.docx
2015.xlsx
BDS - COMM List - Green Team 2015 -05.pdf
10. R-2015-179 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending Resolution Nos. R-2008-072 And R-2008-216 To
Change The Marine Advisory Board Membership Composition To
Consist Of Nine (9) Members and Eliminate The Two (2) Ex-Officio
Positions; And To Appointing Two (2) Members.
Attachments: RESOMARINEADVISORYBOARD2015APPT.doc
MAB-Attendance Sheet 2014-2015.pdf
BDS - COMM List - Marine Advisory 2015 -05.pdf
11. R-2015-180 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Seven (7) Members To The Education Advisory
Committee.
Attachments: ResoEAC_05.27.2015.doc
EAC Attendance 2014-15.pdf
BDS - COMM List - Education 2015 -05.pdf
12. R-2015-181 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Ten (10) Members To The African-American
Advisory Council.
Attachments: Reso AAAC_REV.docx
2014-2015ATTENDANCE Reso- AAAC.pdf
BDS - COMM List - African American 2015 -05.pdf
13. R-2015-182 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Five (5) Members To The Neighborhood Watch
Advisory Board.
Attachments: RESONeighborhoodWatchBdAppt2015.doc
NTL Map.pdf
14. R-2015-183 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Two (2) Members To The Community
Development Advisory Board.
Attachments: RESOCDABAPPT2015.doc
ATTEN 2014-2015.doc
BDS - COMM List - CDAB 2015 -05.pdf
15. R-2015-184 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Amending Resolution No. R-99-240 To Decrease The Adult
Membership Of The Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Advisory
Board From Eleven (11) To Nine (9) Members; And Appointing A
Total Of Six (6) Members To The Parks, Recreation And Cultural
Arts Advisory Board.
Attachments: ResPRCA_Bd._Appts2015.doc
PRCA_Jul 14-Jun 2015 Attendance Report.pdf
BDS - COMM List - PRCA 2015 -05.pdf
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16. 2015 BOARD APP 2015 Board Applications
Attachments: Board App A-F.pdf
Board App G-M.pdf
Board App N-Z.pdf
17. ADJOURNMENT
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considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made.
Two or more members of the same city board, commission, or committee, who are not of this
Committee, may attend this meeting and may, at that time, discuss matters on which
foreseeable action may later be taken by their board, commission or committee.
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programs and/or services may call the Office of the City Manager five business days in
advance at (954) 921-3201 (voice). If an individual is hearing or speech impaired, please call
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