Special City Commission Meeting
Special MeetingHollywood, FL · May 21, 2019
Minutes
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
3:00 PM
Annual Advisory Board Appointments
Commission Chambers Room 219
Special City Commission Meeting
CITY COMMISSION
Josh Levy, Mayor
Traci Callari, Vice Mayor - District 3
Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1
Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2
Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4
Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5
Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 21, 2019
. The Special City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Levy on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 3:17 PM in the City Commission
Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Vice
Mayor Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Commissioner
Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh
Levy
16. R-2019-139 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Fifteen Members To The General Obligation Bond Oversight
Advisory Committee.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Christine Corbo, 1840 Jackson Street
2. Walter Grifel, 1901 S Ocean Drive
3. Henry Olstein, 4325 Adams Street
4. Martin Khoury, 1400 Sheridan Street
5. Terry Cantrell, 745 Harrison Street
6. Lynn Smith, 1939 Adams Street
7. Daniel Derrico, 4900 Jefferson Street
8. Diana Pittarelli, 201 Van Buren Street
9. Anne Hotte, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
10. Stacey Kotzen, 1020 Weeping Willow Way
11. Karen Caputo, 2631 Garfield Street
12. Pam Burgio, 2131 N 54 Avenue
13. Michael Murazzi, 5318 Grant Street
14. Tom Lander, 3186 Roosevelt Street
15. Gerrit Bulman, 1424 Madison Street
16. Mark Rowe, 1117 N 13th Avenue
17. Lawrence Shafer, 6308 Grant Street
18. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree St
19. Annette Smith, 6430 Harding Street
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
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ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the
Resolution appointing Louis Birdman in the architect category -
District 1; Michael Murrazzi in the engineer category - District 3;
Salvatore Grilli in the construction industry category - District 5;
Molly Taylor in the sports league/recreation category - District 5;
Stacey Kotzen in the chamber of commerce category - District 1;
Lynn Smith in the finance industry category - District 2; Terrance
Cantrell representing District 1; Christine Corbo representing
District 2; Thomas Lander representing District 3; Lloyd Edelstein
representing District 4; Annette Smith representing District 5;
Richard Petrovich representing District 6; David Kout
representing at-large District 2; and Daniel Derrico representing
at-large District 6. On a voice vote the motion passed
unanimously. (7-0)
3. R-2019-126 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Three Members To The Civil Service Board.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Jenny Adelman in the category of individual employed
or previously employed by the private sector in a personnel
administration position; Dr. Jalane Meloun in the category of
individual employed or previously employed in the private sector
in a non-management position; and Mitchell Anton in the catagory
of employed or previously employed by a public employer. On a
voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
4. R-2019-127 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Five Members To The Planning And Development Board.
Leslie Del Monte, Planning Manager, explained the intent of the
resolution.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Steven Morales, 7421 Buchanan Street
2. Ken Crawford, 2018 Fletcher Street
3. Diana Pittarelli, 201 Van Buren Street
4. Guy Silla, 4012 N 30th Avenue
5. Nancy Gaggino, 7900 Tatum Waterway Drive
6. John Passalacqua, 4514 N Ocean Drive
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ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Biederman, which
was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the
Resolution appointing Steven Morales, Andrew Yanowitz, and
John Passalacqua, in the category of design member; Ken
Crawford in the category of professional member; Nancy Gaggino
and Diana Pittarelli in the category of citizen; with the City Clerk
drawing lots to determine the terms. On a voice vote the motion
passed unanimously. (7-0)
5. R-2019-128 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Two Members To The Historic Preservation Board
William Treece, 309 Crocus Terrace, expressed personal
opinions/conerns.
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Terry Cantrell in the hollywood historical society
category; and William Treece in the alternate category. On a voice
vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
6. R-2019-129 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Eight Members To The Neighborhood Watch Advisory
Board.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which
was seconded by Commissioner Biederman, to adopt the
Resolution appointing James Jackson in the category of
Southeast Central; Peter Samuel in the category of Downtown;
Marie Woodson in the category of Bouelvard Heights; Daniel
Booton in the category of Beverly Park; and Heather Harmon in
the category of Southwest Central. On a voice vote the motion
passed unanimously. (7-0)
7. R-2019-130 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Four Members To The Artwork Selection Committee.
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Chairperson Callari, which
was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the
Resolution appointing Sara Berke, Peter Samuel, and Suzanne
Cutrone. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
8. R-2019-131 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Six Members To The African American Advisory Council.
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ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Diana Topacio Marrero, Shatoria Means, Henry
Graham and Marie Woodson all in the member category; and
appointing Bernard Isler, Amanee Tyson and Michael Hoffman all
in the alternate member category; with the City Clerk drawing lots
to determine the terms. On a voice vote the motion passed
unanimously. (7-0)
9. R-2019-132 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Three Members To The Marine Advisory Board.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Guy Silla, 4012 N 30 Avenue
2. Debra Case, 322 Buchanan Street
Commissioner Biederman left the meeting at 5:20 PM.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which
was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Richard Kniffin in the category of professional; and
Debra Case and Guy Silla both in the caegory of member. On a
voice vote the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Biederman was
absent.
10. R-2019-133 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Four Members To The Young Circle ArtsPark Advisory
Board.
Commissioner Biederman returned to the meeting at 5:21 PM.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Steven Toth, 1926 Funston Street
2. Jon McMillian, 1955 Harrison Street
3. Robert Millwee, 1533 Adams Street
David Vasquez, Interim Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts,
explained the intent of the resolution.
ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Callari, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Steven Toth in the category of visual arts field; Robert
Milwee in the category of performing arts field; and Jon McMillian
in the category of citizen-at-large. On a voice vote the motion
passed unanimously. (7-0)
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11. R-2019-134 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Eleven Members To The Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Dianna Pittarelli, 201 Van Buren Street
2. Nancy Gaggino, 7900 Tatuem Waterway Drive
Commissioner Shuham left the meeting at 5:33 PM and returned at 5:34
PM.
Discussion ensued among members of the Commission.
Anthony Grisby, Community Development Program Administrator,
responded to questions raised.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which
was seconded by Vice Mayor Callari, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Nancy Gaggino in the category of citizen engaged in
home building; Sara Lavenka in the category of citizen engaged in
banking or mortgage indistry; Stephanie Anderson in the
category of citizen engaged as an advocate for low-income
persons; Mohammad Reza Ronzi in the category of citizen
engaged as a for-profit provided of affordable housing; Henry
Graham in the category of citizen engaged as a not-for-profit
provider of affordable housing; William Solano in the category of
citizen who is a real estate professional; Bernard Isler in the
category of citizen residing in the city; and Sonya Breland in the
category of citizen who represents essential services personnel.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
12. R-2019-135 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Eight Members To The Education Advisory Committee.
Ther following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Daniel Derrico, 4900 Jefferson Street
2. Kathy Thomas, 2802 N 46th Avenue
3. Jacqueline Grant, 2842 Fillmore Street
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ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which
was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the
Resolution appointing Daniel Derrico in the category of teacher
member; Donna Greene, Audre Dallaire, Jaqueline Grant, Joel
Levine and Kathy Thomas in the category of regular member; Timi
Adelakun and Grahm Rubin in the category of student alternate
member; with the City Clerk drawing lots to determine the terms.
On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0)
13. R-2019-136 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Five Members To The Community Development Advisory
Board.
Donna Biederman, Community Development Coordinator, explained the
intent of the resolution.
Commissioner Callari left the meeting at 5:52 PM.
Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at 5:52 PM.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Phelipe de Souza, 2506 N 38 Avenue
2. Siobhan McLaughlin, 1409 Rodman Street
3. Guy Silla, 4012 N 30th Avenue
4. Nancy Gaggino, 7900 Tatum Waterway Drive
5. Tom Lander, 3186 Roosevelt Street
Commissioner Blattner left the meeting at 6:01 PM and returned at 6:02
PM.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood, which
was seconded by Commissioner Blattner, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Siobhan McLauglin, Paola Adams, Audrey Dallaire,
Phelipe de Souza, Milana Walter and Donal Weimer with the City
Clerk drawing lots to determine the terms. On a voice vote the
motion passed 5-0. Vice Mayor Callari and Commissioner
Hernandez were absent.
14. R-2019-137 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Five Members To The Green Team Advisory Committee.
Mayor Levy left the meeting at 6:04 PM and returned at 6:05 PM.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. Jon McMillian, 1955 Harrison Street
2. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street
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3. Wendy Shugar Martin, 5297 SW 34 Way
4. James Jackson, 2365 Fletcher Street
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Richard Aube in the category of business
representative; Sara Berke, Todd Delmay, James Jackson,
Catherine Uden all in the category of citywide; with the City Clerk
drawing lots to determine the terms. On a voice vote the motion
passed 5-0. Vice Mayor Callari and Commissioner Hernandez
were absent.
15. R-2019-138 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida,
Appointing Seven Members To The Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts
Advisory Board.
The following individuals expressed personal opinions/concerns:
1. William Treece, 389 Crocus Terrace
2. Sharon Nitzberg, 4930 Monroe Street
3. Anthony Gambone, 1100 Colony Point Circle
4. Paul Farren, 1425 Arthur Street
5. Eveliz Metellus, 4800 Hillcrest Lane
6. Claire Garrett, 3148 Calle Largo Drive
7. James Jackson, 2365 Fletcher Street
8. Catherine Uden, 1120 Lyontree Street
9. Jon McMillian, 1955 Harrison Street
10. Sean Atkinson, 1106 N 31 Avenue
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Blattner, which was
seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution
appointing Paul Farren, Sharon Nitzberg, Catherine Uden, Sean
Atkinson and Claire Garrett all in the category of adult member;
and appointing James Jackson and Victoria Mejia both in the
category of youth member; with the City Clerk drawing lots to
determine the terms. On a voice vote the motion passed 5-0. Vice
Mayor Callari and Commissioner Hernandez were absent.
17. 2019 BOARD 2019 Board Applications
APP
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18. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM.
______________________________
Patricia A. Cerny, MMC
City Clerk
Hollywood, Florida
Approved on:
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Agenda
Special City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
3:00 PM
City of Hollywood
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Commission Chambers Room 219
Annual Advisory Board Appointments
CITY COMMISSION
Josh Levy, Mayor
Traci Callari, Vice Mayor - District 3
Caryl Shuham, Commissioner - District 1
Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2
Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4
Kevin Biederman, Commissioner - District 5
Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
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AGENDA
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
REGULAR AGENDA
3. R-2019-126 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Three Members To The Civil Service Board.
Attachments: Resolution for 2019 Board Appointments - rev 042519
CSB - Attendance Sheet 2018-2019
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
4. R-2019-127 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Five Members To The Planning And Development
Board.
Attachments: 1930_Reso_2019_0521.doc
PDB_2018 2019_ Attendance Report.pdf
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
5. R-2019-128 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Two Members To The Historic Preservation Board
Attachments: 1931_Reso_2019_0521.doc
HPB_2018 2019_ Attendance Report.pdf
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
6. R-2019-129 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Eight Members To The Neighborhood Watch
Advisory Board.
Attachments: RESO Neighborhood Watch Bd Appt 2019 (003).doc
Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board Attendance June 2018-April 2019.pdf
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
7. R-2019-130 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Four Members To The Artwork Selection
Committee.
Attachments: Reso Artwork Selection Appts2019
ArtWork Selection FY2019 Annual Attendance
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
8. R-2019-131 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Six Members To The African American Advisory
Council.
Attachments: AAAC Reso Rev. 2
Attendance 2018-2019 AAAC
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
9. R-2019-132 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Three Members To The Marine Advisory Board.
Attachments: Reso MAB Appts2019
MAB-Attendance Sheet 2011-2019
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
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10. R-2019-133 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Four Members To The Young Circle ArtsPark
Advisory Board.
Attachments: Reso YCAP Board Appts 2019
YCAP 2018 2019 Annual Attendance
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
11. R-2019-134 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Eleven Members To The Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee.
Attachments: Revised Reso AHAC
Attendance 2018-2019 AHAC
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
12. R-2019-135 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Eight Members To The Education Advisory
Committee.
Attachments: EAC Appointments Reso Final
EAC Attendance Record 7-18 through 6-19
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
13. R-2019-136 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Five Members To The Community Development
Advisory Board.
Attachments: CDAB Reso Rev.
ATT July 2018- June 2019full CDAB
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
14. R-2019-137 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Five Members To The Green Team Advisory
Committee.
Attachments: Reso Appointments Green Team.docx
Green Team 2018-19 attendance record.xlsx
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
15. R-2019-138 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Seven Members To The Parks, Recreation And
Cultural Arts Advisory Board.
Attachments: Reso PRCA Advisory Board Appts2019
PRCA Adv_Jul 18-Jun 2019 Attendance Report
BDS - COMM List - 2019 -04 April.doc
16. R-2019-139 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood,
Florida, Appointing Fifteen Members To The General Obligation Bond
Oversight Advisory Committee.
Attachments: Reso Appointment to GOB Committee 19.docx
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17. 2019 BOARD APP 2019 Board Applications
Attachments: Board App A-B.pdf
Board App C-D.pdf
Board App E-G.pdf
Board App H-L.pdf
Board App M-N.pdf
Board App O-R.pdf
Board App S.pdf
Board App T-Z.pdf
18. ADJOURNMENT
Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by this Board with respect to any matter
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.
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in City
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
1-800-955-8771 (V-TDD).
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