Get Involved in
Your CommunityAttend City Meetings While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all interact, it also has created a number of new options for civic engagement and participation. Here in the City of Hollywood, there are opportunities for residents to attend most City, Board and Committee meetings in-person or virtually, simply to watch or to submit public comments. Options for the public to participate virtually from the safety of their homes are now fully integrated into the City’s standard operating procedures.
Participate In-Person
Members of the public are able to attend CRA & City Commission meetings, workshops and most Board and Committee meetings in-person at City Hall. Those wishing to attend in-person to either watch or publicly comment may do so by pre-registering their attendance. The registration requirement is due to the limited seating available to allow for safe social distancing. Please note, anyone entering City Hall must pass through a temperature checkpoint prior to admittance.
Participate Virtually
Virtual meetings have become commonplace during the pandemic, and the City offers a number of options to attend meetings virtually. The City uses the Cisco WebEx platform to hold virtual meetings. Links to attend these virtual meetings and/or to publicly comment are included in the event calendar listing found on the City’s website, posted to the Online Sunshine Board, posted to the physical Sunshine Board located at City Hall, provided through email blasts, posted on department webpages, and on the City’s social media channels. The public is invited to attend these meetings via WebEx, when available.
The City also broadcasts all CRA and City Commission Meetings and Workshops on its Government Access Channel, Comcast 78, ATT-U-Verse 99 and via live stream on the City’s website. Look for the “Watch Meeting” link to view the live stream under the “Government” tab on the homepage at www.hollywoodfl.org.
Residents are encouraged to remain active in the community and accurately informed by participating in City-held meetings, both virtually and in-person.
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City Manager's Weekly ReportPlease take a moment to read City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael's message for this week, which can be found on his webpage.
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The City is offering a number of options for members of the public to view and participate in the February 3rd meetings.
View Agendas
The Regular City Commission and CRA Board Meeting Agendas are available online
Watch the Meeting In-person Registration Online Public Comment
SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT ONLINE for CRA Meeting (Comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021)SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT ONLINE for the City Commission Meeting (Comments must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021)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.
The opportunity for public comments is available on all agenda items to be voted on by the Commission and under Citizen Comments. The opportunity for public comments is not available on Proclamations and Presentations.
- 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.
- Comments left on voicemail machines, emailed, posted to the City or CRA social media accounts or submitted after stated deadlines will not be accepted.
Please note: All members of the public must wear a mask at all times when inside City Hall. All members of the public must have their temperature taken upon entering City Hall. Staff will direct the public to the designated seating area where they will be able to hear the meeting. Once the meeting begins and maximum indoor capacity has been reached, no other members of the public will be allowed in the designated seating area. The City Clerk will call out the names of those wishing to speak in-person, at which time they will enter the chambers and step up to the podium. When done speaking, participant should exit City Hall. In-person participants commenting on multiple items may return to the designated seating area and wait for their name to be called again. |
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New Rules for
Vacation Rental Properties On January 20, 2021, the City made a number of changes to the Vacation Rental License Program Ordinance. Changes include a requirement that all existing vacation rental properties in the City of Hollywood must register and obtain a Vacation Rental License from the City of Hollywood, in addition to obtaining a State license.
Additional requirements include: - Installation of a noise level detection device at the property
- Posting of additional information onsite
- Reduced occupancy in some instances
- Parking limitations
- Additional trash container requirements based on capacity
- Submission of liability insurance
The City has established a deadline of March 1, 2021 for existing vacation rental operators to come into compliance with these new regulations. These changes also require properties being used as a vacation rental property, regardless of location in the City of Hollywood, to register and obtain a Vacation Rental License from the City of Hollywood, in addition to obtaining a State license and other licenses. Enforcement of the new rules for properties being used as a vacation rental begins April 1, 2021. For additional information, requirements, and links to register your property, please visit www.hollywoodfl.org/946/Vacation-Rental-License
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To have a beautiful yard, garden, or landscape we often think we need to load up on fertilizer, but that actually isn't true. You can learn to cultivate a beautiful landscape that also minimizes the negative impacts on our environment.
Join the experts: Lorna Bravo from Broward County Extension/UF IFAS & Megan Kelley from Garden of Growth. Moderated by Hallandale Beach Commissioner Sabrina Javellana who sponsored Hallandale Beach's Coral Reef Protection Act which includes fertilizer blackout dates.
This webinar is part of a series of Ocean Day events, in partnership with the City of Hallandale Beach Government. This, and all other Ocean Day events were made possible by generous sponsorships from Hazen, @pinnacleecological, @nsuflorida Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography, the National Park Conservation Association, and @seabirdstation
Student volunteer hours are also available for those who attend. |
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Exploring Development Opportunities & Incentives in Florida's Hollywood Wednesday, February 10 | 10:30 AM
BisNow Webinar - Register Today! Get the inside scoop on future economic and commercial real estate (CRE) development opportunities in Hollywood. Learn about Hollywood's hottest projects and what is in the development pipeline in for 2021 and beyond. The City of Hollywood is back in business! Join us for a deep dive into why Hollywood stands out as a top tier investment destination. REGISTRATION LINK
What You’ll Learn:
· Why is Hollywood a major draw for CRE investment and what major projects are in the pipeline for 2021?
· Why is Hollywood's geographical location attractive for developers, residents, and corporations alike?
· What incentives are available to investors or developers interested in Hollywood?
FEATURED PRESENTERS Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, City of Hollywood Raelin Storey, Economic Development Director, City of Hollywood Eric Fordin, Managing Director, The Related Group Lon Tabatchnick, SVP of Development, The Altman Companies Ian Bruce Eichner, Chairman, The Continuum Company Keith Poliakoff, Partner, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr
Your ticket includes multiple hours of content and access to three virtual networking opportunities including direct messaging with other attendees, the ability to request and host video meetings and 3-minute video-enabled speed networking to make deals happen. Register today.
For additional information, please visit www.hollywoodfl.org.
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Join your neighbors and Hollywood District 2 City Commissioner Linda Hill Anderson for a Community Clean Up on Saturday, February 20th from 9A-noon. Grab your tools and gloves and meet at 2207 Raleigh Street to pitch in and make a difference in your community!
This event is presented by the Liberia Civic Association and Churches of Liberia. For additional event information, please contact Tim Burton at 754.777.1888 or via email. |
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29th Avenue Complete Streets Project Public Meeting The City of Hollywood’s Engineering, Transportation and Mobility Division, in partnership with transportation engineering consultant Kimley-Horn, is hosting a virtual public meeting on a Complete Streets Project for 29th Avenue on Thursday, February 4th at 4:00 p.m. This project proposes several improvements to the existing roadway. Stakeholders, interested parties and the general public are all invited to attend.
Along with Broward County, the City is focused on implementing the “Complete Streets” model on important corridors. Kimley-Horn is currently studying the N 29th Avenue corridor between Sheridan Street and Stirling Road. The team is examining existing and long-range vehicular travel volumes to determine if the existing configuration can be modified to a Complete Streets configuration with the goal of ensuring safe and efficient amenities for all modes of transportation, including vehicular, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle modes of travel.
Typical Complete Streets improvements being considered are: Reduction in vehicular lanes Pedestrian lighting Wider sidewalks with pavers Dedicated center turn lane Buffered bike lane with plastic delineators Milling and resurfacing Possible landscaped areas between sidewalk and bike lane Drainage modifications
All are invited to participate virtually via the WebEx application using the following information
URL: https://cohfl.webex.com/cohfl/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6f0de759f56e7955d2266b88ab69ca01
Meeting ID: 132 836 0319
Password: public
Telephone: 408.418.9388
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The City of Hollywood has partnered with the City of Hallandale Beach to co-host a native tree and shrub giveaway! To participate you must pre-register by 3/4/21 at 5:00 PM and select both your plants and your pick-up time. Maximum 2 plants per household.
Click here to register and select a time window that you'd like to pick up your plants and select a maximum of 2 plants per household. On the day of the event, arrive at the site during your ticket time window and bring your photo ID so we can verify your residency.
This plant giveaway will be no-contact. Be sure to wear a facial covering even when inside your vehicle while at the distribution. You'll simply need to check in with us when you arrive in line and pop your trunk when you reach the end of the line. If you'd like to put a box or container in your trunk to keep things clean, feel free.
Plant descriptions and more information about each plant can be found at the Institute for Regional Conservation's Natives for Your Neighborhood tool.
This plant giveaway is part of the Ocean Day program series, which includes multiple recorded webinars leading up to the plant giveaway. This and all other Ocean Day-related events and webinars were made possible by generous sponsorships from Hazen, Pinnacle Ecological Inc., Nova Southeastern University Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography, the National Park Conservation Association, and Pelican Harbor Seabird Station.
More info at https://www.floridareef.org/oceanday.html |
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Important Notice for Parkside Neighborhood ResidentsThe ongoing Department of Public Utilities watermain replacement project is anticipated to begin on Monday, February 1, 2021 in the Parkside Neighborhood. Work will take place from Dixie Highway to Federal Highway from Hollywood Boulevard to Pembroke Road, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through February, 2022.
Due to planned construction activities in the neighborhood alleyways, the placement of garbage and recycling bins, as well as bulk items will need to be placed curbside at the front of a property. To ensure collection trucks can access the bins and bulk items at the curb, parking on the street will be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursday. This temporary on-street parking ban and change to curbside collections begins Monday, February 1st with Phase I effecting the following residents:
Washington Street, Pembroke Road, N. 18 Court, N. 20th Avenue & Plunkett Street, N. 19th Avenue
The estimated completion time for Phase I is August 1, 2021. Your patience and understanding is appreciated during this important infrastructure improvement project. If you have any questions, please contact Public Utilities at 954.921.3930 or Public Works at 954.967.4526.
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Florida Department of Health - Broward COVID-19 Vaccination Telephone Appointment SystemAppointments for COVID-19 vaccination sites operated by Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) can be scheduled using the State appointment telephone system.
Seniors age 65+ and frontline healthcare workers can call 866-201-6313 to request an appointment. For those requiring TTY access, the number is 833-476-1526. When calling for an appointment, you will be asked via an automated system to enter information using your telephone keypad. Live agents will then call you back to schedule an appointment once appointments become available.
PLEASE NOTE: People who receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at DOH-Broward sites through the new telephone appointment system will be called by the Call Center about 14 days after their first dose to schedule a second dose appointment.
People who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at DOH-Broward sites WITHOUT making an appointment using the telephone appointment system DO NOT need to make a new appointment for their second dose. They should return to the same site on the date written on their vaccination card at the same time as they arrived for their first dose. YOU MUST bring your vaccination card with you.
NEW FLORIDA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT ANNOUNCED: State of Florida Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees, M.D. issued a Florida Department of Health Public Health Advisory on January 21, 2021, prioritizing Florida residents for receiving the vaccine in the state of Florida.
Prior to providing the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the provider will ensure the recipient is either a Florida resident or a health care provider working in the state who is providing direct patient care.
Residency requirements are defined in Florida Statutes 381.986(5)(b) and do provide some accommodation of seasonal residents. Individuals who received a first dose before this Public Health Advisory was issued will receive the second dose.
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Calling All Hollywood Students!
The Drop Savers' Poster Contest is On! The annual Drop Savers' Poster Contest encourages Hollywood students in K-12, or who are enrolled at a school located in Hollywood, to design creative and informative posters to promote water conservation.
The posters are evaluated for originality, water conservation message, and artistic merit with the winning conservation artists awarded a gift card. Winning artwork is also featured here on the City's Facebook page and other communication channels.
Best of all, the first place posters are entered into the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association's (FSAWWA) statewide competition!
This year, due to Covid-19 and and distance learning, all 2021 poster submissions will be held electronically. All Hollywood students are encouraged to enter their original water conservation poster here.
Deadline to submit is midnight on Monday, February 22. For more information and contest rules, please email H2Oprogram@hollywoodfl.org.
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Apply NowVolunteers Wanted for Advisory Boards/Committees
The City of Hollywood has a number of advisory boards or committees with current vacant positions or upcoming positions that will expire on June 30th. If you are interested in joining, please visit online to identify a position in an advisory board or committee that interests you and to obtain an interest from. The completed form, along with a biography or resume should be submitted by the beginning of April.
Some advisory boards or committees have special requirements, which are listed in the Boards and Committees Handbook online or at the Office of the City Clerk. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211.
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