City Of Hollywood Happenings - February 9, 2023

City Manager's Weekly Report

Please take a moment to read City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael's message for this week, which can be found on his webpage.

Take the Survey Today!

Broward County Emergency Management is asking all residents to share their thoughts on the natural hazards that have affected our County, and are likely to occur again. Your feedback will assist County staff with updating the Enhanced Local Mitigation Strategy (ELMS) plan.

The survey assesses past experiences and addresses awareness of, and readiness for, hazards that are likely to occur again. TAKE THE SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BrowardELMS.

Traffic Alert

Harrison Street and N. 21st Avenue

Florida Power and Light contractors (MasTec) will be fully closing Harrison Street at its intersection with N. 21st Avenue/Dixie Highway on Monday, February 13th in order to install underground electrical service wire. The closure is expected to be completed by Friday, February 24th.  All related work will be done between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. During all other hours the roadway and intersection will be open to traffic.

Hollywood Boulevard from City Hall Circle to Dixie Highway

The City’s Design and Construction Management contractor, Superior Landscaping, is currently working on installing new landscaping along the portion of Hollywood Boulevard between City Hall Circle and Dixie Highway. This is an ongoing project that is tentatively scheduled to be completed by March 31st of this year.

On Wednesday, February 15th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. temporary turn lane closures are planned to allow for crews to work in the intersection at 24th Avenue. 

Motorists should seek an alternate route to avoid delays during these construction periods.

Friday Night Movie at ArtsPark

Friday, February 10^th

Bring the kids to the ArtsPark at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood this Friday! The ArtsPark venue includes open green space, a playground, SplashPad, and a Visual Arts Pavilion that hosts live glass blowing demonstrations. The free movie begins at 8 p.m. at the Amphitheater. This week's feature is "Super Pets" (PG).

As a reminder, this venue is plastic and foam-free. Single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at the ArtsPark, including plastic bottles and bags.

Hollywood Beach Sweep

Saturday, February 11^th

Help keep Hollywood Beach beautiful by volunteering for the Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean-Up on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 7 – 11 a.m. at Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut Street and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Volunteers meet to collect litter and cigarette butts from the sandy beach. Volunteers are asked complete the registration form found on the City’s website. Children ages 8 and older are welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult. Gloves and garbage bags are provided to all volunteers along with safety instructions. Remember to dress appropriately, wear sunscreen and bring a completed registration form with you.

Reminder: Hollywood Beach is plastic/foam free. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Orangebrook Evaluation Committee Meeting 

Monday, February 13th at 9 a.m. 

Applicants for the Orangebrook Golf and Country Club Redevelopment Project presented their proposals to the City Commission on January 18th. During the discussion, proposal modifications were presented by several applicants. As such, the Orangebrook Evaluation Committee will be meeting on Monday, February 13th at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 219 to review the new information that was provided. Both in-person and virtual options are being offered. 

Meeting details: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9164.

Orangebrook Golf Course Redevelopment Project

Project Summary 

As part of the 2019 voter-approved General Obligation Bond, one of the improvement projects in the Parks, Open Space, Recreational and Cultural Facilities category was the revitalization of the Orangebrook Golf and Country Club. The project description included: 

-  36 holes of golf to be renovated including an 18-hole championship course and an 18-hole Par 3 course, enhanced putting/chipping area, 9 illuminated holes for evening play, and driving range  

-  A new 15,000 sq. ft. multi-use clubhouse

-  ADA accessible nature preserve path within course designed with wildlife habitat/biodiversity for walking, jogging, biking

-  Improved course drainage and water retention capacity

-  New cart barn, maintenance building, course restrooms, starter shack and cart paths 

-  Parking lot and entryway signage

Proposals

The proposed improvements were estimated to cost taxpayers $24.7 million. Subsequently, the city received an unsolicited proposal for the redevelopment of the 36-hole course. The unsolicited proposal was determined to be a qualifying project as required by the state public-private partnerships (P3) statute. The city’s real estate advisory firm, CBRE, marketed the opportunity and received 5 additional proposals. Through the evaluation process, two firms withdrew. There are currently 4 proposals being considered. 

Each of the 4 proposals provides the improvements to the golf facilities included in the General Obligation Bond project description with the total proposed investment in the golf course and amenities ranging from $31 million to $41 million.  Three of the firms propose funding these improvements without using any taxpayer dollars from the bond.  

Each of the proposals maintains 36 holes of golf and other recreational uses on more than 90% of the approximately 260-acre site. Each proposal includes a resort hotel to support the golf course and three of the proposals include residential development ranging from 210 units to 811 units along Pembroke Road at the southern boundary of the property.  

For additional information and to watch videos of previous meetings, visit the Orangebrook Redevelopment Project webpage.

City Commission 

Conference Meeting

Wednesday, February 15th at 10 a.m.

The City Commission Conference Meeting will be held virtually to discuss the Regular City Commission Meeting Agenda, upcoming Agenda Items and other business related to the City. The general public is welcome to watch the virtual meeting by joining via the Webex Webinar information provided below. An in-person option is also available to watch at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, room 215.

Please note: This webinar is not televised or recorded.

Webinar Information

Join Link: https://cohfl.webex.com/cohfl/j.php?MTID=m63b77139208d0cfbabbc48ea610b0038

Webinar number: 2631 591 2732

Webinar password: Conference0215

Regular City Commission Meeting 

Wednesday, February 15th 

The City of Hollywood will be conducting a  Regular City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, February 15th at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd Room 219. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Citizens' Comments will take place at 5 p.m. 

The City offers in-person comments for Agenda Items, other than Presentations and Proclamations, with no registration required. An option to offer a public comment via telephone is available for the Citizens' Comments Agenda Item. Registration is required to participate via telephone; please use the link below to register. The registration form must be received by noon on the Tuesday prior to the meeting. Requests received after this time will not be honored. The public is encouraged to participate in-person at City Hall, facial coverings are recommended for visitors and staff while inside the building. 

View Meeting Agenda: 

- The Meeting Agendas are posted on the City’s website here

Watch the Meeting: 

- City’s website

- Comcast Channel 78

- ATT U-Verse Channel 99

Telephone Public Comment: 

- Register your telephone public comment here

Those requiring additional assistance may call the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211 during normal business hours. For City Commission Meeting questions, please contact Patricia A. Cerny at 954.921.3211 or via email at [email protected]. For CRA Meeting questions, please call 954.924.2980 during normal business hours.

Reminder: Hollywood City Hall is plastic and foam free. Single-use plastics, including water bottles, are not permitted in the building.   

Celebrating Black History Month

Learn more about the rich history of African Americans in Hollywood and the creation of the Libera Neighborhood at the annual Black History Month celebration. 

All are welcome to join the City's African American Advisory Council on Thursday, February 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road for this free, family-friendly event. The Washington Park Community Center is plastic and foam free, please no single-use plastic containers.

Lifesaving Training Courses

The City of Hollywood Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) offers exciting opportunities to attain CERT and CPR training. Hollywood CERT instructors are hosting a four-hour CPR training course on Saturday, February 18th from 8 a.m. to noon at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street in Hollywood. The class is a great, inexpensive opportunity to learn CPR. The volunteers who teach the class are requesting a $12 donation from each student to cover the cost of the CPR certification card, which is valid for two (2) years. The class size is limited to 20 students. Minimum participant age is 12 years old.

CERT trainers will also host a six-week CERT class from Tuesday, February 28th through Thursday, April 13th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Driftwood Community Center, 3000 NW 69 Avenue in Hollywood. This course teaches students about light fire suppression (e.g., how to properly use a fire extinguisher), search and rescue, medical triage, and other basic life-saving skills. The class is free of charge. The class size is limited to 23 students. Minimum participant age is 16 years old.

Anyone interested in participating in one or both of these courses should email Jaime Hernandez, Emergency and Governmental Affairs Manager, at [email protected]. Please include the student’s first and last name, cell phone number and email address in the email.

Calling All Hollywood Students! The Drop Savers Poster Contest is On!

The annual Drop Savers Conservation Poster Contest encourages all Hollywood K-12 students to design a creative and informative poster depicting the importance of water conservation.

The posters are evaluated for originality, water conservation message, and artistic merit with the winning conservation artists awarded gift cards. 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!

All Hollywood students are encouraged to enter their original water conservation poster on the City's website at the link below. All entries must be received on or before Thursday, February 28th. 

ENTER TODAY: www.hollywoodfl.org/dropsavers

Annual Broward County Waterway Cleanup

Saturday, March 4

Volunteers are needed for the annual Waterway Cleanup on Saturday, March 4th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Volunteers may choose to participate at one of 30 sites across Broward County, including one of the five locations in Hollywood.

- City of Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk Street

- Rotary Park, 3150 Taft Street

- Holland Park, 801 Johnson Street

- Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan Street

- Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, 6503 N Ocean Drive

Help Keep Hollywood Beautiful! Come and lend a hand! Community service hours are available. The annual Waterway Cleanup is organized by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and the Marine Industry Cares Foundation. For additional event information, registration and waivers, please visit: https://waterwaycleanup.org

REMINDER: Hollywood is 
Plastic and Foam Free

Single-Use Plastics and Foam are Prohibited on Hollywood Beach, at City-Owned Parks and Facilities, and by City Vendors

The City of Hollywood is committed to reducing our environmental impact and becoming more sustainable. One step the City has taken in achieving this goal is to ban the use of nonbiodegradable containers, like plastics and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), for serving food products.

If you're planning on going to the beach or park or attending an event or meeting at City Hall, a community center, park, ArtsPark at Young Circle, or other city facility, please don't bring plastic bottles, bags and other single-use plastics and foam containers.

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