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Issue 31• March • April • May 2017

Keeping you informed and in Touchby James Marshall, President

I hope everyone enjoyed this past holiday season. The weather was beautiful and the activities in our city have been bountiful. We look forward to continuing to serve the Hollywood Hills community with new speakers this year to help us better navigate around obstacles in our community. We’re about keeping you informed and in touch with our city and county leaders. We must continue to help each other as neighbors to not just maintain, but improve the quality of living in our community. If something looks out of the ordinary, it probably is. Don’t hesitate to call the authorities and ask that you remain anonymous. Remember if you see something say something.

The Hollywood Hills Board of Directors and I really do appreciate your attendance and participation at the meetings and functions. If you have any ideas or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact any one of us in person at the monthly meeting or call or send an email. You’ll find all of the contact information in the quarterly newsletter. Thank you again for supporting your neighborhood and making it a better place for you and me.

Look inside forCommunity Information 5

Your HHCA Board at Work 6

9th Annual Picnic Information 7

Membership Application 7

From Your County Commissioner 8

Marty Kiar, Property Appraiser 9

Hollywood Women’s Club 10

From Your School Board 15

From Your District 3 Commissioner 16

From Your District 6 Commissioner 17

Real Estate Watch 18

Charles Vollman Nominations 19

Meeting Follow-up Photos 21

Neighborhood Zoning Variance 21

Common Code Violations 22

issue 31 • march • april • may 2017

The hhca at Work! See page 6 for more information about how the hcca is working

to make our neighborhood the best neighborhood in

hollywood!

Attention Hollywood Hills Residents!Request a free yard sign to show your support of the Hollywood Hills Civic Association. Place the signs in your yard a couple of days prior to our monthly

meetings to get the word out. A member of the board will deliver them to your home and/or business. * Put them in your yard, NOT in the swale, please.

Adopt-a-StreetHHCA is pleased to announce that we have adopted a street

with the City of Hollywood.Thomas Street from 46th Avenue to 56th Avenue

The HHCA will be maintaining this area as we are committed to keeping our City clean

Spring forward!daylight Saving Time begins

march 12 Set your clocks ahead 1 hour!

ninth annual hhca BBQ & picnic!

See page 7 for more details

South Florida’sRehabilitation Destination

3600 Washington Street Hollywood, FL 33021

I could not go to a regular rehabilitation center because I was so ill.—Dane

After a stroke and severe infection following heart surgery, doctors told Dane’s family to prepare for his death. “They were talking about putting me in hospice,” he said.

Not ready to give up, his family moved him to Memorial. “Others wouldn’t take Dane because he was too medically complex,” said Alan Novick, MD, Medical Director, Memorial Rehabilitation Institute.

Struggling to breathe, Dane needed constant care. Memorial helped him Go Beyond it all, to walk and enjoy life again.

Not all rehabilitation is the same. Where you go makes a difference. Choose Memorial, especially for complicated rehabilitation.

Learn more at MHS.net/Rehab, or call 954-518-5725.

Latoya Burnell, physical therapist and Dane, who suffered a stroke

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Officers and Directors of the Hollywood Hills Civic Association

James Marshall, President ............................ 954 967 6127Pam Burgio, Vice President ......................... 954 962 6699Beverly Chatterson, Treasurer ..................... 954 989 9753Christina Bontempo, Recording Secretary ..305-527-0743Susan Farinhas, Corresponding Secretary ...954 559 2947Arthur Bilotti, Director ................................ 954 966 6375Caren Rose, Director ....................................954-962-4070Jeff Rose, Director .......................................954-962-4070John Harris, Director ....................................954-987-1885Jim Panaro, Director .................................... 954 478 7967Mardi Podesta, Director/Special Events Coordinator ........... 954 966 0639Rick Prindiville, Director ............................. 954 961 0692Virginia Stewart, Director ........................... 954 962 9383Andy Backs, Associate Director .................. 954 987 3002Sal Oliveri, Historian ................................... 954 989 5110

Other Phone Numbers of Interest

Mayor & Commissioner’s Office ................. 954 921 3321Office of the City Manager .......................... 954 921 3201Help Me Hollywood .................................... 877 620 4593Code Compliance ......................................... 954 921 3061Community Programs .................................. 954 921 3404Flooding / Water Main Breaks ..................... 954 921 3046Police Non Emergency ........................ 954 764-4357Streetlights ................................................... 954 967 4526Garbage Service / Recycling ........................ 954 967 4320Water / Utility Bills ...................................... 954 921 3938Sidewalk Repairs ......................................... 954 921 3900Florida Power and Light Broward ............... 954 797 5000Broward County Wildlife Care Center ........ 954 524 4302Y.M.C.A. ...................................................... 954 989 9622

Hollywood Hills Civic Association, Inc.The Hollywood Hills Today Newsletter is a quarterly

publication delivered free to residences and businesses in the area bounded by Park Road, 56th Avenue,

Washington Street and Sheridan Street.

The Hollywood Hills Today Newsletter StaffMardi Podesta • Beverly Chatterson

Pam Burgio • Christina Bontempo

2017 ADVERTISING RATES

Single Issue pricingBusiness Card 3.5” w X 2” h ...............................$100.00

Quarter Page 3.5”w X 4.25” h ............................$175.00

Half Page Wide 7.5” w X 4.25 h .........................$375.00

Full Page 7.5”w X 9.5” h .....................................$525.00

Inside Front or Back Cover (If Available) ................... $595.00

SPECIAL OFFER: 20% OFF above rates with prepaid annual ads (4 issues)

10% OFF above rates with prepaid bi-annual ads (2 issues)

Color ads will incur an additional charge.

Website Banner advertising available All banner advertisements must be 728 x 90 dpi to fit properly at the top of the website pages. Website link

must be provided. Pricing as follows:Option #1 – Client provided ad with website link

$50.00 per year for one page.Option #2 – Ad designed by HHCA webmaster

$100.00 per year for one page.Discounts are available when more than one banner page

purchased. There are a total of eight (8) pages to advertise.

For Advertising Please Contact HHCA - 786 405 9942

or [email protected]

EDITORIAL POLICYArticles constitute the opinion of the writer and not necessarily the Hollywood Hills Civic Association, Inc. (HHCA). Letters to the Editor will be published from any resident on any civic issue. Letters must bear the name and address of the writer. The HHCA does not necessarily endorse the position of any letter which may appear in this Newsletter. All articles, letters and editorial submitted for publication are subject to revision for space and clarity. No article in whole or in part may be reprinted without the permission of the HHCA.

www.hollywoodhillscivic.org

Welcome to Our Newest Members

Steven D Arduser • Adam GellerEric Quirion • James & Bunty Smithers

Thank you for your participation. Your membership helps us print this newsletter, put together great

events for all Hills residents such as our annual picnic, the Taste of Hollywood and our monthly membership meetings.

We look forward to seeing you.

Hollywood Hills Today


upcoming hhca meeTingSAll General Meetings are held at David Park Community Center at 7:00PM

Wednesday, March 15 We will be focusing on crime prevention this month with a BSO representative and our Neighborhood Watch

organization giving us tips and insights on how to protect ourselves and our property.

Wednesday, April 19 Mayor Josh Levy will be our featured speaker.

Wednesday, May 17 Mr. Zeff Ross, Senior VP and CEO of Memorial Regional Hospital will be giving a presentation on the progress of

the new parking garage and any new upcoming projects.

hhca Board of direcTor’S meeTingS

The BOD meetings are open to the public and all are invited to attend.These meetings are held at David Park Community Center

at 7:00PM on the THIRD Tuesday of each month. We welcome your participation.

You can now email the HHCA ~ [email protected] Follow Us on Facebook ~ www.facebook.com/HollywoodHillsCivic

Visit our website ~ www.hollywoodhillscivic.org

A special thank you to Offerdahl’s Café/Grill, 3361 Hollywood Blvd., for the refreshments Thank you also to Harry Berry from Harry Berry Realty, Inc for providing food from Hungry Howies.

caLendar of evenTS

david parK cenTer happeningSVincent Moss, Coordinator • 108 N 33rd Court Hollywood, FL 33020 • www.hollywoodfl.org • 954-967-4236

Dance Class (children & teens) – Sat 9:00am – 12:00pm • Baton Class (children & teens) – Mon 4:00pm – 8:00pmKarate Class (children & teens) – Tue & Thur 6:30pm – 8:00pm • Zumba Class (Adults ) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Gamblers Anonymous support group meets every Wednesday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pmFood Addicts Support Group meets every Thursday 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Girl Scouts – Mondays 5:30pm – 7:00pm • Girl Scouts – 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:00pm – 8:00pmTreasure Hunters Club meets the 1st Monday of the month ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Hollywood Democratic Club meets the 1st Wednesday of the month 7:00pm – 8:30pmThe David Park Community Center is available for weekend rentals during the year except during June, July & August.

For more information on any of the above, please contact David Park at 954-967-4236.

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* Send monthly meeting email blasts and other emails as needed

* Record and send monthly robocallsPrograms CommitteeTo participate in community programs.Coordinate with City of Hollywood, Department of

Public Works, and others for supplies as well as help organize volunteers for the Neighborhood Watch and Adopt-A-Street programs.

Events CommitteeTo host and participate in community events to promote

HHCA membership.To do as needed per event including securing a facility,

entertainment and/or speakers. Buying food, drinks and paper products. Printing/bringing materials including newsletters, pens, magnets, canopy. Organizing staff and/or volunteers for events including the Annual Picnic, Taste of Hollywood, General Meetings, Socials, and National Night Out. Also coordinating with related events of Snowfest, and Party on the J

Finance CommitteeTo fulfill the duties of the Treasurer as outlined in the

Bylaws.Provide monthly reports as required to the BOD and

working with the accountant on required filingsCivic Functions CommitteeTo coordinate HHCA concerns with government

entities. * Working with Code Enforcement for Newsletter

posting, conducting a ‘Sweep’ with Code Officers, sending anonymous forms to residents in advance of official Code warnings, And regular reporting at general meetings.

* Attending the monthly meeting of the Hollywood Council of Civics Associations and reporting to the BOD.

* Following up on buses and electronic signs around Memorial Hospital, meeting with police to crack down on streets with most speeding problems.

* Attending Planning and Zoning & Economic Development Board meetings and reporting to the BOD as needed.

The HHCA Board of Directors met on January 21, 2017 to conduct a Committees Workshop in an effort to focus and organize our efforts on behalf of the members and residents of the Hills.

Our goal was to determine what we thought the neighborhood priorities to be, create a list of committees to address these needs and then organize said committees in a way we felt would best serve the residents of Hollywood Hills.

We would also like to remind everyone reading this that there is strength in numbers. Please consider getting involved by volunteering for a committee. We’re sure that there are other ideas, inspirations and input so please feel free to send us yours. We welcome all suggestions. Remember - Hollywood Hills is YOUR home and we are all in this together.

Here is the list of what we came up with:Membership CommitteeTo increase paid membership and participation. * Pull monthly list of home sales and contact new

buyers to give them a Welcome Packet * Current Welcome Packet includes comprehensive

materials from Chamber of Commerce * Other ideas including bringing a Newsletter and

welcome letter /post card to new residents * Request local realtors provide a HCCA membership

for new home buyers Bylaws CommitteeTo meet as needed for Bylaws review.Communications CommitteeTo cover all communications and advertising. * Secure Advertisers for both the web and quarterly

newsletter. * Create and/or review content, take/gather pictures,

surveys, etc.. for both the web site and quarterly newsletter

* Get regular contributions from Commissioners and other officials

* Coordinate with mailing service for up to date distribution list and mailing; ensure all residents and business are receiving the newsletter

your hhca Board at Work by Mardi Podesta, Director

http://www.hollywoodhillscivic.org/


The Hollywood Hills Civic Association is: Calling all Hollywood Hills Residents & Neighbors!

Ninth Annual HHCA Neighborhood BBQ! Join us this year and see

Florida Gardening & Landscaping Demonstration & Expert Advice Meet Your Neighbors & City Commissioners • Face Painting for the kids by Gabriella

Police K9 Demonstration • Park Water Feature & Activities for the kids Participate in the 50/50 Raffle to Benefit the Mel Pollak College Scholarship Fund

SATURDAY, April 1th , 2017 ~ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at SAL OLIVERI & VETERANS PARK

4701 Tyler Street, Hollywood, FL 33021 CORNER OF 46TH AVE. & TYLER STREET (Behind the church.)

Event is Rain or Shine! Event is free to Hollywood Hills residents

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The primary purpose of the HHCA is to protect and enhance the quality of life in Hollywood Hills. Please join with your neighbors in support of this worthy cause.

Annual dues are $20.00 per household.

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Your dues help us publish this newsletter, maintain the website, put together special events for all Hollywood Hills residents such as our annual picnic, the monthly membership meetings, etc. We

strive to keep you informed. Join us now by filling out the member application. Mail your check to PO Box 81-6044 Hollywood, FL 33081-6044 or join online with PayPal at

www.hollywoodhillscivic.org THANK YOU


commissioner Beam furrBroward County Commissioner, District 6

Greetings Hollywood Hills,It’s a New Year, and we here in

Broward County are back and ready to get to work. The Commission is back to our regular meeting schedule, and right now we’re working with our State Legislative Delegation to highlight the County’s

priorities for the 2017 Florida State Legislative Session. For the residents here in Hollywood, there are three items that I would like to bring to your attention. The Sand Bypass project at Port Everglades, our efforts to move Commuter Rail back to the FEC tracks and push freight over to the CSX tracks, and our efforts to create a Coastal Management Area for our Florida Reef Tract.

We in Broward County have been working with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the State Legislature, and Governor on the Port Everglades Sand Bypass for many years. If we can finally get the necessary funds to build this project, it will be a game-changer for the health of our beaches.

As many of you know, we in Hollywood face a serious threat from beach erosion. This is mostly due to our unique geography. South Florida is just west of the Bahamas, and the ocean currents that come around those islands hit our beaches in a way that continuously pushes our sand further south. Most coastal areas outside our region have multiple currents pushing against the shoreline, and while this moves the sand around, it doesn’t cause serious erosion.

However, Hollywood Beach is uniquely situated directly south of the inlet at Port Everglades. This creates a situation where all of the sand drifting south from Fort Lauderdale Beach gets caught at the jetty on the north side of the port’s entrance.

The Sand Bypass is a project that will catch the surplus sand at the North Side of the port’s entrance, so that it can be transferred south to Hollywood Beach, thereby offsetting the impact of the erosion.

I am pleased to report that the State’s Department of Environmental Protection has ranked this project #1 on their priority list for Inlet Sand Bypassing. We still have a long way to go as the Legislature still must appropriate the funds in the House and Senate Budgets. Broward County is requesting that the Legislature appropriate $19M this year as a 75% cost share for this project.

The second item that I want to see the legislature assist us with is returning Commuter Rail to the FEC tracks. As many of us “old timers” know, South Florida was developed around the railroad. Henry Flagler and the Florida East Coast Railway company laid the tracks down what is now Dixie Highway in Hollywood around the turn of the 20th Century. Commuter trains ran on these tracks from Jacksonville to Key West through the 1960’s, and the cities grew around these stations.

However, the FEC tracks stopped running commuter trains in the 1960’s in favor of running freight trains. This change drastically altered the development of the Dixie Highway corridor, for example Hollywood’s City Hall moved from its original location at Dixie Highway and Polk Street to its current location. Then in the 1980’s our region saw a second attempt at commuter rail as we developed Tri Rail on the CSX Tracks. Though the CSX Tracks carry a tremendous amount of freight along I-95, Tri Rail has always been somewhat hindered by the fact that there wasn’t the same development boom around the stations.

So now we have a situation where the FEC tracks move freight through our downtowns, and we try to encourage commuters to take trains to isolated stations along the interstate. Personally, I would be thrilled to take a commuter train from a station at Hollywood Blvd. and Dixie Highway up to the Broward Governmental Center. This option loses some of its appeal if I have to take a connector to, or park at the Tri-Rail Station, only to have to take another connector from the Station at Broward Blvd.

The South Florida Regional Planning Council has given considerable focus to this issue, but we’re going to need help from our State Legislators to bring local commuter rail back to the FEC. But this effort is going to be big, and we would be asking the State to assist in any way possible.

Lastly, this is a critical time for our Florida Reef Tract. There are widespread reports of coral disease from St Lucie County down through Miami Dade. Coral Reef tracts provide food, habitat and other necessities to marine life of all sizes. They can also help to anchor sand to help prevent beach erosion. Our fear is that if the Coral Reef starts to die off, then all the species that depend on the reefs won’t be far behind.

The County Commission voted to adopt the recommendations of the Coastal Oceans Task Force on December 6th 2016. The next week I went to Tallahassee to meet with the Secretary of the Florida Department of

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marty KiarBroward County Property Appraiser

On January 3, 2017, I was sworn into office as your newly elected Broward County Property Appraiser. It is a true honor to serve Broward’s 1.9 million residents and all nonresident Broward property owners. To learn more about me, please visit http://www.bcpa.net/Marty.asp

The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office does not set or collect your property taxes, but determines the value of all residential properties, commercial properties and tangible personal property in Broward County. This is important because the amount of property taxes you pay is determined by your local tax

rates and the taxable value of your property. Among other important functions, our office grants property tax exemptions such as Homestead Exemption, Veteran Exemptions, Disability Exemptions, and Additional Low Income Senior Exemption to qualified permanent residents as well as Agricultural Classification. If you qualify for any of these valuable exemptions, then we are going to assist you and make sure you receive everything you are entitled to under the law.

Community Outreach: Broward’s property owners should pay no more than their fair share of property taxes. Each week, Broward County Property Appraiser’s Community Outreach Department visits all areas of Broward to help the public with available tax saving exemptions, property assessments and other important matters related to their property. These exemptions result in considerable savings for the homeowner. For a list of community outreach events, please view our outreach calendar

If my office can assist you, please visit our website at bcpa.net, call us at 954-357-6830 or email me directly at [email protected] Take care, Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser

For More Information - [email protected] ~ 954 921 4500

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“Thank you so much! What a wonderful party and the gifts were just what we asked for!”

What happens when you throw a party for a residential community whose members

have illnesses, mental health issues and are all alone in the world? What happens when you really want something, like a pair of sneakers, a new sweater, skin lotions or socks or maybe even a guitar, but you can’t afford it and there is no one to get it for you? For the 2016 Holidays, as part of the Santa-with-a-Senior Program, the Hollywood Women’s Club adopted this residential community with 45 members and a caring, dedicated staff. Wish lists were collected and members picked stars off the holiday tree which noted a desired gift. Late in the month club volunteers threw a party for residents including a visit from Santa Claus. It was amazing! They were so thankful and grateful. And yes - there was even a guitar in Santa’s sack.

I worked in non-profits for much of my career. Very often thanks and acknowledgment are minimal. But you do it because it’s the right thing to do. This is just one of the many experiences this past holiday season but it is one I will never forget. HWC is living the volunteer spirit in all we do. I hope you will join us.

2017 is the 95th Anniversary of the Hollywood Women’s Club. And 2022 is our 100th! We are presently in the planning stages of our Campaign for Tomorrow, 2017-2022 to raise funds to continue the ongoing restoration of our Clubhouse.

Part of this celebration is the Campaign for Tomorrow; a capital campaign to make the Clubhouse building and property more accessible to members and guests. A handicap lift, paved parking, and walkways will enable those with mobility issues to access the Clubhouse. The original 1927 restrooms impose additional limitations for the physically challenged and will also be upgraded.

Enhanced safety will be addressed by upgrading electrical service as well as the interior and exterior lighting. The catering kitchen, which was last retrofitted in the late 60’s, will be updated to address the incompatible aesthetic for the historic 1927 provenance. But we also need to repair

gfWc hollywood Women’s club

By Carol Fitzgerald, GFWC President

and/or replace sagging cabinet doors and shelves as well as create more counter space and storage. In the months ahead you will be hearing more about the Campaign.

* * *Our focus this month has been on recruiting new members.

Many of our members are newcomers to Hollywood. The club provides an opportunity to socialize, serve on committees, volunteer, network and make new friends. If you are interested, our Day Group meets at 1 pm on the first Thursday of the month and the Evening Group on the second Wednesday from 6-8 pm. Both meetings provide time to mingle and socialize. A quick business meeting is held and a our featured speaker is introduced. Please, our doors are always open to new friends. Remember, membership dues are only $50.

In January the Club did a member survey to gather input as we plan for the year. Although results are not complete, we look forward to incorporating the feedback received to develop a plan for the next two years.

Our first fund raising event of 2017 is a Reverse Cash Raffle in which the last ticket drawn is the winner. Only 100 tickets are for sale at $50 each. This is a really fun event with multiple cash prizes awarded. Last year we raised $2000! The drawing will be held on March 26th late in the day. If you would like to buy a ticket please call me at 978-302-6070 or email me [email protected].


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Happy New Year District One! It has been an incredible journey through this already amazing school year and I am excited about the direction Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is headed in. As your Board Member, I want our students in District One to

feel challenged and have many opportunities to explore throughout their scholastic endeavors. As a parent, grandparent or guardian, I want to ensure you that you will receive our best performance in the classroom while we remain fiscally responsible.

Broward County Public Schools is providing Naviance - Family Connection for all district students in grades 6-12 to help with researching careers, colleges, and majors, finding local and national scholarships and enrichment programs, building resumes and holistic portfolios for job and college applications, and setting goals and developing personalized plans for success. For more information visit, browardschools.com/naviance

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) continues to partner with Broward College to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), through a series of free workshops. It’s estimated that BCPS high school students missed out on a total of $150 million in federal financial aid because they didn’t complete a FAFSA, last year. For more information visit, fafsa.gov/deadlines.htm.

BCPS traditional high schools achieved a graduation rate of 92.2 percent in the 2015/16 school year. This is an increase of 2.6 percent from the 2014/15 school year, according to data by the Florida Department of Education. South Broward High School increased its graduation rate by more than five percentage points compared to the 2014/15 school year. These results represent the hard work and dedication of our students, educators, families and the Broward community.

BCPS is home to two of the top 10 best culinary schools in Florida. Sheridan Technical College (#7) and McFatter Technical College (#9) are honored by Best Choice Schools, based on their reputation

for excellence in the industry, high-quality program offerings, and real-world hands-on experiences. Sheridan Technical College offers a culinary industry certification

inside district 1Ann Murray, Broward School Board Member

program for those who love preparing food and want to work in the food service industry. To learn more about what’s happening at BCPS Technical Colleges, visit browardtechnicalcolleges.com.

McNicol Middle School Hawks were recently featured on Channel 6 News! Brag about your school came out and featured our magnet programs! McNicol Middle is a STEM school, which means they integrate science, technology, engineering and math into all areas of the curriculum, but McNicol Middle School in Hollywood takes that concept a step further. The school has two magnet programs - science and pre-engineering and international and business affairs. For more information, contact the school at (754) 323-3400.

Boulevard Heights Elementary (BHE) is offering all parents the opportunity to have coffee with the Principal and Assistant Principal each month. These Very Important Parent (V.I.P) meetings allow us to provide support based on needs of the community. Our meetings focus on information to support families and children’s learning through a variety of discussions and presentations that include communication between home and school in English and Spanish, opportunities for families to participate in school planning, leadership and volunteering, and connecting families to in-school and community support mechanisms and resources. For more information, please contact BHE at (754) 323-4950.

The SMART Technology initiative continues to make incredible progress across BCPS. As of the end of December 2016, 135 schools have their SMART Technology completed, which includes infrastructure/network equipment, wireless access points and more than 67,350 new computer devices installed.

SMART Facilities UpdatePembroke Pines Elementary School with projects

totaling $3,909,000 received approval to begin the process of advertising and hiring design teams (phase 2 of the SMART process). Hollywood Park Elementary School with projects including fire sprinklers, media center improvements, HVAC improvements, electrical improvements and building envelope improvements received approval to begin the design process (phase 3 of the SMART Process), which involves developing the design, preparing the relevant drawings or plans and obtaining any building permits/



“The secret of CHANGE is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”- Socrates

New blood brings creative ideas and new beginnings. 2017 looks like it is going to be a productive year with positive movement towards a better City

of Hollywood. And as your District 3 City Commissioner, I am looking forward to seeing what new things are on the horizon. My focus remains on addressing the issues of code compliance and safety. While following rules may seem like an easy concept for many, this task seems to be a challenge for others. Reinforcement and education regarding code compliance is so important to help conquer the issues that our city is faced with. In order to address this, our code enforcement officers will begin working off shift hours. This will help control and limit the abundant amount of code violations. The commission has implemented a productive way to communicate on hot topics. Monthly workshops have been scheduled on the 2nd Commission meeting of the month prior to the 1:00 PM Commission meeting. Citizens are encouraged to attend the meetings to become more informed. Our first workshop was held on Feb 15th. The topics discussed happened to be about the Development Review Process (permitting) and street renaming facts. This workshop allowed the commission to talk freely among ourselves along with city staff and management. The goal we hope to achieve with these workshops is to help understand, process, and problem solve issues we face as a city.

The workshops are recorded and can be viewed on our city web page www.hollywoodfl.org.

Commission in the Community is still in effect. This allows for a more relaxed and open environment, thus providing the residents the opportunity to freely discuss issues with the commission. As a commissioner, I strongly believe that communication and education is a key component in achieving success.

District 3 Happenings:Johnson Street improvement plans are underway. The

process is long and will take awhile, but plans have

changeBy Traci Callari

Commissioner, District 3



What’s happening in Hollywood? That is one of the most asked questions a commissioner encounters. Well let’s see---- we overcame a 24 million dollar shortfall for 2017. Unlike the federal government we must balance the city’s budget. Then we’re asked--- if every home owner pays property taxes how does the

city end up in such a predicament? Frankly, The answer lies in decisions that were made 20 or more years ago when interest rates were high. Promises were made never considering what the future would hold. The fact remains since the great downturn in the economy the city’s expenses far outweigh it’s revenue. The next question would be---how do we work our way out of this predicament? We do this by opening dialog with our unions, containing health care costs and enticing clean industry to Hollywood. We as a Commission and CRA Board also agreed to legally use 17% of the beach CRA tax money to help make ends meet. However in doing so, we must pay back to Broward County the portion of taxes that it would have owed to the beach in any particular year we use the 17%. I’m looking to find a way NOT to have to return that portion of the taxes to Broward County which could come to fruition with an inter-local agreement. I also can look forward to the taxes the developments on 441, US1 and Dixie Hwy. will bring to the city 5 to 6 years in the future. We enter the beginning months of 2017 working hard to make ends meet. We have scheduled at least a half dozen workshops within the next few months so this new commission can communicate on an informed basis what our individual viewpoints are on each issue. We look for new and fresh ideas . We look to stand firm working together for a better Hollywood. So now when someone asks me” what’s happening in Hollywood” I can firmly say Hollywood is working on it’s planned vision and knows how to overcome any budget problem that comes it’s way.. .

WhaT’S happening hoLLyWoodBy Linda Sherwood

Commissioner, District 6


Spring is here and fittingly the season brought with it blooming home prices that have been on the rise since the fall.

According to the Core Logic Case-Shiller National Price Index, South Florida enjoyed steady home price increases as

the tri-county region continued to outperform most of the country. Prices in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami Dade counties rose 6.1% from a year ago versus the 5.6% rise in the US. And our-tri county area has sustained some of the nation’s largest price increases for more than 2 years in a row.

According to Florida Realtor Association, in the Broward County single family home market, the median sold price in December 2016 was $320,000 as opposed to $302,250 in December of 2015, an increase of 5.9%. Active listings of single family homes in Broward were down from a total 5,119 in December of 2016 from 5,640 in 2015, representing a decrease in inventory of 9.2%.

South Florida’s housing market has slowed over the past year, but a continued shortage of mid priced single-family homes for sale has kept pushing prices up higher. Mortgage rates have also been on the rise. Recently, the Florida Realtors trade group cited Freddie Mac figures showing the interest rate for a 30-year fixed the mortgage averaged 4.3% in December compare with 3.96% last year.

Paul Owens of the Sun Sentinel writes: “Local realtor figures show the numbers of active listings in the tri-county area have increased in recent months though the buyers and real estate agents say its still difficult to find homes that don’t need significant work. Broward County’s housing inventory remains especially tight, with fewer active listings than a year earlier.”

As of this writing there are 265 single family homes on the market in the Hollywood Hills area ranging in list price from $2.1M to $178,000. Hollywood is still one of South Florida’s most desirable places to live. We have got one of the most unique beaches with our famed Broadwalk, excellent parks, schools, a great downtown, and a variety of places to live. It’s no wonder why then that so many of us want to live and stay here!

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approvals that will be needed for the implementation of improvements.

SMART Safety UpdateEnsuring schools have a secure single point of entry

(SPE) continues to be a high priority for the District. SPE is designed to direct access to a school campus through one supervised entry point. Olsen Middle School and Lake Forest Elementary School began hiring a contractor (Phase 4 of the SMART process).

Mark your calendar! February 27, 2017: Bond Oversight Committee Quarterly

Meeting, Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center, Board Room, 600 SE Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, 5 p.m.

BCPS students will begin the 2017/18 school year on Monday, August 21, 2017. To view the 2017/18 school year calendar, visit browardschools.com.

We have a vast amount to be proud of in District One. So go and spread the good news; tell your friends, neighbors, and community about our public schools. Please visit your local school to find out more about the high-quality education we offer our children!

As always if you have a question or concern, please email me at [email protected] or contact my office at (754) 321-2001.

~ Ann Murray

Environmental Protection, Jonathan P. Steverson. We sat down, with legislation in hand to create a Coastal Management Area for the entire set of Coral Reefs from St. Lucie County South to Miami Dade.

In addition to creating a Coastal Management Area, we are working with our State Legislators - including past chair of the Coastal Oceans Task Force, Representative Kristin Jacobs - to provide funding for Water Quality Testing at 100 sites along this Coastal Management Area.

The Southeast Florida Coastal Ocean Task Force (COTF) was established in 2012 through enabling resolutions of the Boards of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin Counties. The Task Force was charged with providing recommendations for coastal ocean resources and conservation priorities and strategies. The Task Force finalized a set of 200 recommendations for best practices to preserve the Florida Reef Tract, as well as broader coastal area.

From this list of 200 recommendations, the Coastal Management Area and the Water Quality Testing were two of the top priority actions. If we are successful in creating this Coastal Management Area, and getting the funds to perform water quality testing, we will be taking a huge step toward saving our Florida Reef Tract.

As always, feel free to call me at 954-357-7006/7790 or email me at [email protected] for anything I may be able to help you with.

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The charles f. vollman award, the Selection process and criteriaThe Charles F. Vollman Award is recognition for civic activism for the residents of Hollywood, Florida. In order

to qualify for nomination you must be a resident of the City of Hollywood for at least 5 years, you must demonstrate outstanding community involvement, leadership and civic activism, and must have unselfishly and voluntarily contributed to our community with recognizable results. Elected officials, candidates running for office in the city, county or state; on the city, county or state payroll; or presently a contractor for the city are not eligible.

Nominations will be sent to the President of the HCCA and must be approved by a majority of the Board of Directors. Nominations will include a detailed biography clearly stating the reasons for the nomination, including but not limited to their accomplishments and qualifications.

The impartial electing panel will consist of the following persons: A member of the Vollman family, a voting member of the HCCA chosen by majority vote, an available City Commissioner chosen by the majority of the HCCA board of directors, a willing and available recipient of the Vollman award and an executive member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce chosen by the Chamber Board.

For more details visit www.hollywoodhillscivic.org and click on the News and Events tab and then choose Community Information.


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Become involved and join one of our newly formed committees.

Membership CommitteePrograms Committee • Events Committee

Civic Functions CommitteeIf you are interested, go to the contacts page on the web site and sign up. It’s that easy.

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started. Sunset Golf Course remains high on the radar. Several residents and I remain involved with maintaining the right direction for this open space area. Phase 2 for Stan Goldman Park is being reviewed for implementation. Public outreach and meetings will be scheduled for community input to keep everyone informed-.

I hope to see everyone at our annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Hollywood onMarch 12, 2017.

Please feel free to contact me with any and all concerns either at [email protected] or call me at 954-921-3321

I am truly proud to serve as your commissioner for the City of Hollywood.

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Clay Milan, Community Development Mger City of Hollywood

Guest Speaker Dr Mucheck, Head of Chaminade

Representatives from City of Hollywood and the new recycling program

Code Manager John Chidsey

John Harris, Anthony Albano and Gregg Vollman

Marty Kiar, guest speaker

Chai Chien of the Music Club of Hollywood

Frankie Rosso of Rep. Shervin Jones office

A special thank you to Offerdahl’s Café/Grill, 3361 Hollywood Blvd., for the refreshments

Thank you also to Harry Berry from Harry Berry Realty, Inc for providing food from Hungry Howies.

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Chaminade-Madonna High School Field LightingAt the February 13th, 2017 BOD meeting, a motion

was made: “Motion for the Civic Functions Committee to meet and review data on the Chaminade Madonna lighting proposal and support the resident’s position at the March 9, 2017 Planning and Zoning committee meeting.” The motion was so moved.

The HHCA Civic Functions Committee met on 2/18/17 to review all aspects of this issue, with particular attention being given to the impacts for residents living in the closet proximity to the sports field. All committee members agreed that any zoning variance should be considered a major issue and that granting a variance must never be done lightly. Allowing for the lights to illuminate the field at night is one part of allowing for night time programs and events on the school property. Residents have great concerns, based on current experiences with daytime events and usual school day traffic patterns, for the potential influx of increased traffic, noise, and activity multiple evenings a week. These concerns were considered thoughtfully. The current traffic management plan and the lighting configuration (based on plans submitted for review by the school and presentations made to HHCA by school representatives) are not adequately controlling the traffic going through residential streets around the school, nor controlling the field lighting from illuminating surrounding residences. The noise from sports games (football and soccer) and events into late evening hours is another concern that is not addressed to the satisfaction of residents in this area of Hollywood Hills. There was unanimous agreement by the committee members in attendance that the HHCA will support the neighborhood residents for their concerns with this issue.

On March 9, 2017 a public meeting to discuss the proposed zoning variance request made by Chaminade-Madonna High School will be held at the Planning & Development Board hearing at 6:00 pm in the commission chamber. This variance request is to allow the height of proposed new stadium lighting towers to be raised from the current maximum 10 foot limit for single-family districts to a proposed height of 80 feet for four (4) lighting towers and 50 feet for two (2) lighting towers. Please plan to attend the meeting with committee members, or provide your opinions via email or mail, to the P & D Board on this matter.


Improper Storage of Commercial Vehicle - Some types of commercial vehicles, such as vans and pick-up trucks, may be stored on residential property. Such vehicles must be screened from view.

Hedges/Limbs Obstructing Right-of-Way - Hedges and limbs should be cut back to the property line. They shall not be allowed to grow over or obstruct the sidewalk, street or alley.

Illegal Dumping - Dumping on the property of another is prohibited.

Unsanitary Pool - Pools shall be maintained with clear water and free from the presences of insects, algae or other unsanitary condition.

Obstruction of Right-of-Way - The placement of articles, including basketball goals and the like, which obstruct the City right-of-way is prohibited.

Animals - Outdoor tethering is prohibited between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Regulations regarding care and manner of keeping, including shelter from the elements, must be observed.

The City of Hollywood Code Enforcement Zone map (next page) shows you who your Code Compliance Officer is. Hollywood Hills has Anthony Albano and Meghan Ramos. Anthony updates us and answers questions every month at our meeting.

Anthony is M-12 on the map. His email address is [email protected] or you can call him at 954 261 3371

Meghan Ramos is M-14 on the map. Meghan’s email address is [email protected] or you can call her at 954 821 5039

John Chidsey can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 954 921 3061.

The Mission Statement of the Code Compliance Department is: “Promoting compliance with City ordinances in order to preserve the quality of life for citizens, enhance the appearance of neighborhoods and sustain the tax base.” We think everyone can agree with this goal.

Your Board of Directors is as concerned about maintaining our property values are you are. Code Compliance Manager John Chedsey was our featured speaker in January. As a follow up to his presentation, I researched the most common code violations that are cited in the City of Hollywood and the following are the most problematic. We are providing this as a handy reference tool. A complete list of City Ordinances can be found on the City’s website at www.hollywoodfl.org.

High Grass and Weeds - Grass and weeds over eight (8) inches is prohibited. Grass should be mowed regularly, including vacant land.

Commingled Waste - Commingled material cannot be put out earlier than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the day before your collection day. You may be subject to fines if commingled material is set out early. Material is limited to four (4) cubic yards per property.

Outside Storage of Hard Junk - Accumulations of hard junk are prohibited. Material should be disposed during scheduled commingled pick-up or stored inside an enclosed structure.

Unmovable vehicle - Vehicles stored on private property must be maintained in moveable condition with all tires inflated

Property Standards - The exterior of each property must be maintained to avoid a blighting condition. Peeling paint, broken or boarded windows and mildewed roofs are prohibited.

Parking on Lawn - Vehicles, including boats and RV’s, must be parked on a hard, improved surface such as concrete, asphalt or pavers.

Dead Storage of Vehicle on Right-of-Way - Vehicles may only be stored on the City right-of-way for a temporary period, not to exceed 24 hours. All vehicles must display current registration and be in moveable condition with all tires inflated.

Garbage - Regular garbage service shall be maintained to avoid creation of an unsanitary condition.

Construction Without a Permit - Generally, construction requires a permit. Contact Building Dept for information about how to apply for a permit.

common code vioLaTionSBy Jeff Rose,. Director


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