City of Hollywood COVID-19 Update

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

The City continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and is taking the necessary precautions for the safety and well-being of our community. We are working closely with local and state officials and remain vigilant in following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Florida Department of Health guidelines.

Select Parks & Recreation Facilities Opening

Select City Parks and Recreational Facilities to
Open Tomorrow, May 6th

Effective tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 8 a.m., the City of Hollywood will begin limited reopenings of select parks and recreational facilities.

In the continuing effort to protect the safety and well-being of our community, those visiting parks and recreational facilities must follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Florida Department of Health, including wearing facial covering and social distancing. Detailed information on those restrictions can be found here. City-operated parks and recreational facilities will remain open contingent upon visitors' compliance with these recommended guidelines.

Parks Open for Passive Activities

The following parks will be open for passive activities only. Passive activities include walking, biking, running and individual enjoyment of the natural surroundings. No courts or playgrounds will be open at this time.

ArtsPark at Young Circle - 1 Young Circle
Charles Vollman Park - 2933 Taft Street
Jefferson Park - 1501 Jefferson Street
Joe DiMaggio Park - 1001 Three Island Boulevard
John Williams Park - 6101 Sheridan Street
Oakridge Park - 5200 SW 35th Avenue
Zinkil Park - 5451 Washington Street

Park hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Boat Ramps

Hollywood Marina - 700 Polk Street
Boat Ramps open to motor-powered craft only. (One boat on a ramp at a time)

Holland Park - 801 Johnson Street
Boat ramps open for rowing boats, canoes, kayaks or stand-up paddle boards only.
(Note: No other areas of Holland Park will be open)

Ramp hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(If the parking areas reach capacity, the ramps may be closed.)

Golf Courses

Golf courses at Hollywood Beach Golf Club, Eco Golf Club and Orangebrook Golf Club will be open for play with restrictions. View restrictions by clicking here.

Information on closures and cancellations in the City of Hollywood is updated daily on the Emergency Orders and Cancellations page at www.hollywoodfl.org under City News.

Watch/Participate CRA BOard/COmmission Meeting

Virtual CRA Board and City Commission Meetings
Wednesday, May 6th

The virtual meetings will continue tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6^th for the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 9:00 a.m. and Regular City Commission Meeting at 1:00 p.m. In accordance with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order No. 20-69, and due to the current prohibition on public access to Hollywood City Hall, the City is offering a number of options for members of the public to view and participate in these May 6^th meetings from their home.

View Agendas

The Regular City Commission and CRA Board Meeting Agendas are available online. VIEW AGENDAS

Watch the May 6^th Meetings:

WATCH LIVE WEBSTREAM on the City’s website
Comcast Channel 78
ATT U-Verse Channel 99

Submit a Public Comment:

Any member of the public wishing to comment publicly on any matter, including specific agenda items and/or Citizens Comments may do so via the City’s website at the links below or via telephone.
Comments are limited to 400 words and/or 3 minute spoken maximum.
Staff will read the comments into the record during the meeting. All comments received during the submission period will become part of the public record.

CRA Meeting Online Public Comment Submission Form:

The deadline for submitting comments for the CRA Board Meeting has passed
Those without internet access or who may need additional assistance, may call the CRA Office Administrative Assistant at 954.924.2980 during normal business hours

City Commission Meeting Online Public Comment Submission Form:

CLICK HERE to submit a comment for the City Commission Meeting
Comments must be received by 6:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 5
Those without internet access or who may need additional assistance, may call the City Clerk at 954.921.3211 during normal business hours

Please note: Comments left on voicemail machines, emailed, posted to the City or CRA social media accounts or submitted after stated deadlines will not be accepted.

Important Update on Reemployment Assistance

(formerly Unemployment Compensation)

According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, if you were denied Reemployment Assistance benefits or if you applied on or before April 4, you should reapply online at www.FloridaJobs.org (regardless of whether you have received a response from the department). This includes gig workers, independent contractors, the self-employed, people who just moved to Florida, or almost anyone else who wouldn’t normally be eligible for state benefits.

If you applied on or after April 5 for Reemployment Assistance benefits, the state will be able to process your claim and you do not need to reapply.

For more information on Reemployment Assistance, including the City's step-by-step Application Guide, help resetting your PIN, and a list of locations where you can obtain a paper application, please visit: http://choosehollywoodfl.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=184

Take the Census Today

10 minutes is all it takes!

National Self-Response Rate: 56.8%
Florida's Self-Response Rate: 54.5%

Hollywood's Self-Response Rate: 49.9%

Have you completed the Census questionnaire? It’s important that you do so. Your response ensures Hollywood receives federal support for a wide range of important services including public safety, education, healthcare and workers benefits. There’s Strength in Numbers…Make Hollywood Strong! Fill out your Census questionnaire today: www.my2020census.go v.

Hurricane Season begins on June 1st. Is Your Business Ready?

If your answer is no, then mark your calendar and register now for a free disaster preparedness event for businesses hosted by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development. Get the insights you need to develop and implement a business continuity strategy to weather a hurricane or any other natural or man-made disaster.

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) Virtual Advisory Board Thursday, May 7th

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) Advisory Board will be conducting a Virtual Advisory Board Meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m on Thursday, May 7th using Communications Media Technology (“CMT”). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order No. 20-69 pertaining to conducting local government meetings while under the public health emergency related to the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In accordance with this order and due to a prohibition on public access to City of Hollywood Parks Facilities because of the risk to public health, the City will be holding the meeting virtually. To join the online meeting via WebEx Meetings:

URL: https://hollywoodfl.webex.com/hollywoodfl/onstage/g.php?MTID=efa9b5bebf5350e5353369627962383b7
Meeting Event Number: 714 859 640
Meeting Password: PRCA

If you would like to listen to the meeting over the telephone, please call 408.418.9388.

Have You Colored Your Turtle?

#StayStrongHollywoodFL

Looking for a way to show your Hollywood pride and send a positive message of hope, strength and unity? The City of Hollywood has created a downloadable coloring page for residents to decorate and display in their windows. Children are encouraged, with the help of a parent or guardian, to download and print out the City’s sea turtle logo coloring page from the City website. The coloring page can then be personalized and proudly displayed in a show of community spirit during our current “safer-at-home” emergency restrictions.

Annual Water Line Flushing
Program Set To Begin

The City's Department of Public Utilities' Annual Free Chlorine Line Flushing Program is set to begin on May 10th. The free chlorine portion of this program will end June 15th. If necessary, flushing may continue across the City through June 30th to achieve optimal system maintenance.

This annual flushing helps rid the water distribution pipelines of any accumulated sediments. The hydrant flushing may temporarily cause cloudy or discolored water, which should clear in a few hours. Residents may also notice a change in the taste of their water during this time as well.The cloudiness is due to sediment in the pipelines and is not harmful or hazardous. You can speed the clearing by opening your faucets and taps and letting them run until your water runs clear.

Typically, flushing will take place in the evening hours between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. when the demand for water is low.

Owners and managers of businesses with fish and shellfish holding tanks and users of kidney dialysis machines are advised that regular methods for testing and removing free chlorine will not be effective during the remainder of the flushing period. It will be necessary to test and adjust for chloramines after June 15th.

For more information on the discontinuance of Free Chlorination or additional quesitons, please call the City of Hollywood Water Treatment Plant at 954.967.4230. Ask for Carlos Aguilera, Public Utilities Manager, or Luis Montoya, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent.

Virtual Inspections

The City of Hollywood Building Department is now offering customers the option for Virtual Inspections for all inspections required during permitting. Inspectors have conducted more than 627 virtual inspections to keep construction moving forward.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Building Officials proactively sought a reliable alternative to in-person inspections. The Virtual Inspection method is quick and easy for customers, and allows City Inspectors to clearly see the work that has been performed to ensure all safety requirements and building codes are met.

Visit the Hollywood website for more information or to schedule your Virtual Inspection.

Food Assistance for Hollywood Residents

Several organizations are providing food assistance for Hollywood residents. Visit the City's website for participating organizations.

Recovered from COVID-19? Your plasma can help!

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Learn how to donate potentially lifesaving plasma to those in need.

Safer at Home Emergency Order in Effect in the City of Hollywood

The City of Hollywood is currently under a Shelter-in-Place: Safer at Home Policy for residents. All individuals are ordered to remain home other than to engage or patronize essential businesses or conduct essential activities. This order doesn’t mean you are required to stay inside, but it does mean your travel is limited to and from essential businesses and services.

All are encouraged to read this order to familiarize yourself with what this means for you and your family. It's vitally important that all in Hollywood follow this order.

State, county, and local officials have all issued orders on essential services and activities mandating the public stay at home as much as possible to stop the spread of COVID-19. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91 effective April 3, 2020 that mandates “all persons in Florida shall limit their movements and personal interactions outside of their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities.” This order for the state of Florida expired on May 4, 2020 and the state has begun a phased reopening, however Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties have been excluded from the order until further notice.