Mayor says city issued cease-and-desist after unauthorized work in Lawrence Creek floodplain

Hollywood Park Mayor Drash said the city served a cease-and-desist and is seeking engineering studies after work in the Lawrence Creek floodplain behind the Thomasini residence proceeded without required permits.

The mayor told the council that town engineers observed grading, a notch cut through a dam and clearing of vegetation in the flood zone and that “the Thomasinies continue to post information on social media which is not correct or truthful.” The statement said the Thomasinis have not provided the engineering study or obtained required permits.

The city cited its code of ordinances, chapter 26.16 and 26.19, saying “no structure or land shall hereafter be located, altered, or have its use changed without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations.” The mayor added that the town’s MS4 inspections by the city engineer, Riesbeck, first flagged the changes in November and December 2024.

Resident Randy Tomicini, who addressed the council during public comment, accused city officials of selectively enforcing rules and said in part: “The city dumped fill material on my lot under false pretenses and refuses to haul the material away.” The mayor responded after executive session that the city would not discuss the matter in public while attorneys were involved but reiterated the need for the Thomasinis to provide post‑work engineering analysis.

The mayor said a post‑work permit will be required if the engineering study shows the floodway was not impacted; if it was, the property owners would be required to make modifications to restore compliance. The city attorney and city engineer were involved in the review and advised the council during closed session.

The city did not announce any enforcement penalties at the meeting and said next steps will depend on the results of the engineering study the property owners must supply.