Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hollywood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
23 issues with low priority
Stan Goldman Park parking fees
The Vice Mayor wants the always-free street parking by the skate park and pickleball courts restored to free, with fees only in the new fenced Knights of Columbus overflow lot. Staff got the direction.
Evaluation Process Reform
Two commissioners said the city needs a structured, written evaluation process with goals set jointly for future reviews of the city manager and city attorney — Commissioner Shuham suggested looking at best practices from other cities.
CRA Meeting Time Change
The board moved its regular meetings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on first Wednesdays, which Biederman objected to as unrealistic. The change takes effect going forward and can be revisited.
Employee Health and Insurance Contracts
Three consent items would lock in medical/pharmacy, stop-loss, and vision insurance for city employees from 2027 onward — worth roughly $2.3 million a year combined in administrative and coverage costs.
Special Event Costs — Salsa Fest
The Salsa Fest organizer asked the city to reimburse about $20,000 in police, fire and park fees, saying costs have soared. The city manager agreed to look for ways to accommodate the event.
Water Conservation Incentives Program
Hollywood would keep cost-sharing a Broward County water conservation incentives program, up to $124,657.75 over five years — a program that helps residents save water and money.
Emergency Sandbags and City Operations Contracts
Consent items included a sandbag supply agreement with ESR, LLC (up to $140,000 annually) for declared emergencies, water treatment clarifier mechanisms from MKI Services ($366,800), and an increase in the HD Supply cleaning supplies contract from $142,500 to $400,000.
Attorneys' Fees for Greenspoon Marder
The Commission was scheduled to add up to $175,000 in attorneys' fees to outside counsel Greenspoon Marder for fiscal year 2026, bringing the annual total to $275,000. The specific litigation was not identified on the agenda.
Advisory board appointments
New members were seated on the Historic Preservation and Marine Advisory boards, with a dispute over the Historical Society's HPB seat resolved by replacing Kathy DiBona with Dana Gallup.
Sewer Extension for Johnson Street Businesses
Commissioner Biederman won support to study extending the sewer line west to 64th Avenue along Johnson Street, connecting commercial properties to city sewer and spurring economic development on the west side.
Community Cats and Iguana Management
Two animal issues surfaced: outside visitors dumping cat food in neighborhoods, and a big iguana comeback. Commissioners want public education campaigns and a revived citywide iguana management plan.
Beach amphitheater mosaic
The long-awaited mosaic at the beach amphitheater starts installation in July, with the stage front also to be finished in matching style.
Proposed 'Hollywood' sign letters
A Realtors association grant could bring large 'Hollywood' letters to the city, like the famous California sign. Members floated locations including the Arts Park, State Road 7, and a site visible from the Turnpike, suggesting 'Hollywood FL' to distinguish it.
Expanded student seats on city boards
The Commission created extra student positions — a second student spot on Artwork Selection and a third on the Education Advisory Committee — to seat all the students who applied, giving more young residents a voice in city government.
Marine Advisory Board recruitment gap
Only three people applied for six seats overseeing Hollywood's coastal and marine matters, including diver safety and reef protection. The item was continued to July 7 for recruitment.
Flood Monitoring Network
The city joined Broward County's RAIN program, installing ten urban flood monitoring units over five years.
American Legion mural completed
The board reviewed the proposed corn-poppy mural for the American Legion's west wall and agreed the design needs rework — cleaner, less busy, and honoring the Legion's wishes — before funding moves forward.
PAL center named for founder
The Police Athletic League building will be the Detective Jerry Christiansen PAL Center, honoring the 1989 founder who now serves 300+ kids.
NSU Oceanographic Center sign variances
NSU is rebranding the oceanographic campus as 'NSU Ocean' and wants signs visible from the Intracoastal — including a 583-square-foot wall sign nearly four times the legal limit. The Board approved by acclamation, saying NSU's marine research mission makes the visual identity worth it.
Mural Only Program streamlining
A proposed amendment would streamline the art review process for Mural Only Program applicants in both CRA districts.
Police Canine Donation
The Brady Hunter Foundation gave the police department $17,500 to buy a new K-9 — a free boost to police capabilities.
Joseph W. Young House acquisition
The purchase of the historic Young House fell through after a bankruptcy and foreclosure; staff is negotiating with the owner and watching the auction process. The mayor says the city would use it for school tours and historical programming.
Possible city seal update
Chair Levy suggested updating the official 'Diamond of the Gold Coast' city seal, which the city never uses, to better match the popular turtle logo; staff will bring options.