Meeting

Hollywood’s April 15 commission meeting was mostly about land use, public safety equipment, and a few policy cleanups that matter to developers and city vendors. The biggest land-use move was adoption of an ordinance changing the zoning on 0.59 acres at 2200 Jackson Street and adjacent unaddressed parcels, followed by approval of a commission review of the Planning and Development Board’s sign-off on a four-story, 22-unit project at 2101-2111 North 16th Avenue. The board also advanced a charter amendment tightening rules on the sale, lease, or purchase of city-owned real estate, a change that could affect future redevelopment deals and disposition timelines. On the procurement side, commissioners approved major fleet and infrastructure spending, including a purchase order for a Pierce Impel top-mount pumper from Ten-8 Fire & Safety and a new ALS ambulance from ETR, LLC, plus a $138,692 skate park installation contract and a Hazen and Sawyer engineering work order. They also adopted a vessel exclusion zone in the marine code and vacated a platted alley in Block 53, both of which can reshape access and enforcement on the waterfront. Ceremonial items and proclamations were handled alongside the business agenda. Watch for the city’s position on the North Beach Park naming and the charter/property rules to matter in future county and city land conversations.

Statura-generated summary of the official agenda and minutes. Verbatim per-item votes and dollar figures are in the Agenda & votes tab.

Key decisions

1. Changing the zoning designation of 0.59 acres at 2200 Jackson Street and adjacent parcels

   Approved

   Rezones the Jackson Street site and nearby unaddressed parcels, clearing the way for a different land-use pattern on the 0.59-acre tract.

2. Review of Planning and Development Board action on 2101-2111 North 16th Avenue site plan

   Approved

   Lets the commission review the board’s approval of a four-story, 22-unit residential development at 2101-2111 North 16th Avenue.

3. Purchase order for Pierce Impel top-mount pumper from Ten-8 Fire & Safety

   Approved

   Authorizes the city to buy a new fire pumper through the Florida Sheriff’s Association contract vehicle.

4. Purchase order for 2027 Freightliner M2 custom Horton Type I ALS ambulance

   Approved

   Authorizes purchase of a new advanced life support ambulance for city fire rescue operations.

5. Agreement with American Ramp Company for skate park demolition, site prep, and equipment installation

   Approved

   Commits up to $138,692 for demolition, site preparation, and installation work at the skate park.

6. Authorization to proceed for Hazen and Sawyer work order H&S 26-08

   Approved

   Moves forward with professional engineering consulting services under the city’s existing agreement with Hazen and Sawyer.

7. Vacating a portion of the platted alley in Block 53 of the Plat of Hollywood

   Approved

   Closes off a portion of a platted alley, removing it from the public right-of-way inventory.

8. Amending Chapter 98 to create a vessel exclusion zone

   Approved

   Creates a new marine enforcement zone that restricts vessel activity in designated waters.

9. Amending Article XIII of the City Charter on sale, lease, or purchase of city-owned real property

   Approved

   Tightens or revises the charter rules governing how the city can dispose of or acquire real estate.

10. Supporting the naming of Broward County’s North Beach Park in honor of Suzanne Gunzburger

    Approved

    Formally backs the county’s effort to rename North Beach Park after the late Commissioner Suzanne Gunzburger.

Agenda items

23 items on the agenda, 22 with recorded outcomes.

1. 25Resolutionadopted$1.1Madopt
   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 Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, D/B/A Ten-8 Fire Equipment Inc, For The Purchase Of A Pierce Impel Top Mount Pumper For An Amount Up To $1,102,637.65, Based Upon The Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)
   Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Peter Hernandez
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2. 6Resolutionadopted$530Kadopt
   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 ETR, LLC For The Purchase Of A 2027 Freightliner M2 Custom Horton Type I Advanced Life Support Ambulance In An Amount Up To $530,000.00, Based Upon The Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. FSA25-VEF 19.0 In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)
   Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Idelma Quintana
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3. 9Resolutionadopted$466Kadopt
   A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number H&S 26-08 To Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. To Provide Professional Engineering Consulting Services For Design, Permitting, And Bidding Assistance For Phase 2 Of The Lift Station E-03 Upgrade Project In An Amount Up To $465,815.00; And Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The First Amendment To The Professional Services Agreement For Continuing Consulting Engineering Services Between The City Of Hollywood And Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. To Include The Contract Period.
   Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Idelma Quintana
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4. 7Resolutionadopted$139Kadopt
   A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With American Ramp Company For Demolition, Site Preparation And Installation Of Skate Park Equipment In An Amount Up To $138,692.27.
   Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Idelma Quintana
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5. 8Resolutionadopted$49Kadopt
   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 Broward County To Provide Cost Share Support For Integrated Water Resource Plan Funding In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $49,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
   Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Idelma Quintana
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6. 5Resolutionadoptedadopt
   A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Number And Type Of Authorized Positions And Adjusting The Assignments Of The Authorized Positions For Each Department For Fiscal Year 2026 As Previously Established By R-2025-337.
   Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Idelma Quintana
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7. 10PresentationpendingA presentation was given
   Presentation By Jeffrey Levy, Fire Chief, Recognizing Recipients Of Hollywood Fire Rescue Awards for 2025.
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8. 11ProclamationpendingProclamation was given
   A Proclamation In Recognition Of The 75th Anniversary Of The Roe Fulkerson Masonic Lodge, April 18, 2026.
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9. 12ProclamationpendingProclamation was given
   A Proclamation in Recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, 2026.
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10. 13ProclamationpendingProclamation was given
    A Proclamation In Recognition Of Earth Day, April, 22, 2026 and Arbor Day, April 24, 2026.
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11. 14PresentationpendingA presentation was given
    Presentation By C.J. Davila, Director, Florida Green Building Coalition, Of An Award To The City Of Hollywood Florida For Achieving Green Local Government Recertification.
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12. 15PresentationpendingA presentation was given
    Presentation By Joann Fullington-Reese, Chair, Regarding The Annual Report For The African American Advisory Council.
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13. 16PresentationpendingA presentation was given
    Presentation By Chris Canter, Chair, Regarding The Annual Report For The Education Advisory Committee.
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14. 17PresentationpendingA presentation was given
    Presentation By Alex Nonamaker, Parks & Athletics Manager, Regarding The Annual Report For The Marine Advisory Council.
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15. 18Ordinanceadoptedadopt on second and final reading
    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/Gaia Residences). (VA-22-05)
    Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Kevin D. Biederman
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16. 19Ordinanceadoptedadopt on second and final reading
    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.
    Moved by: Caryl Shuham
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17. 19Ordinanceadoptedadopt on second and final reading
    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.
    Moved by: Peter Hernandez · Seconded: Traci Callari
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18. 20Ordinanceadoptedadopt on first reading
    An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Changing The Zoning Designation Of 0.59 Acres Of Land, Generally Located At 2200 Jackson Street, Along With Unaddressed Parcels On Jackson Street, Folio Nos. 5142-16-01-2370 And 5142-16-01-0850, As More Specifically Described In Exhibit “A,” From Dixie Highway Medium Intensity Multi-Family District (DH-2) To Dixie Highway High Intensity Mixed-Use District (DH-3); And Amending The City’s Zoning Map To Reflect The Change In Zoning Designation. (25-Z-91)
    Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Kevin D. Biederman
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19. 21Ordinanceadoptedadopt on first reading
    An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article XIII Of The City Charter Entitled “Limitation On Sale, Lease Or Purchase Of City-Owned Real Property,” By Amending Section 13.01 Entitled “Sale Of City-Owned Property,” Section 13.02 Entitled “Lease Of City-Owned Real Property,” And Section 13.03 Entitled “Purchase Of Real Property By City,” Subject To Approval By The Electorate At A Referendum To Be Held On November 3, 2026.
    Moved by: Peter Hernandez · Seconded: Traci Callari
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20. 22Resolutionadoptedadopt
    A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Considering A Request To Review The Planning And Development Board’s Action On A Design And Site Plan For A Four-Story, 22-Unit Residential Development Located At 2101-2111 North 16th Avenue.
    Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Peter Hernandez
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21. 23Resolutionadoptedadopt
    A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Naming The Dog Park At Stan Goldman Memorial Park As “K9 Kimbo Dog Park.”
    Moved by: Peter Hernandez · Seconded: Caryl Shuham
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22. 24Resolutionadoptedadopt
    A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Supporting The Naming Of Broward County’s North Beach Park In The City Of Hollywood In Honor Of Late Commissioner Suzanne Gunzburger.
    Moved by: Traci Callari · Seconded: Caryl Shuham
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23. 26PresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
    Presentation By Commissioner Idelma Quintana Recognizing Hollywood Student Artist Winners And Participants In The Broward Sierra Group Plastic Waste Art Competition.
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