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Minutes 06-12-07 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING HELD IN CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007, AT 6:30 P.M. Present: Henderson Tillman, Chair Stormet Norem, Vice Chair Jeanne Heavilin Steve Myott Guam Sims Lisa Bright, Executive Director Ken Spillias, CRA Board Counsel Absent: Rev. Lance Chaney Marie Horenburger I. Call to Order Chair Tillman called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. II. Pledge to the Flag and Invocation The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by the invocation, led by Chair Tillman. III. Roll Call The Recording Secretary called the roll and determined a quorum was present. It was noted Mayor Taylor was in the audience. IV. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of the Agenda Chair Tillman announced Item IX. The Old High School Update would be heard just after Item VI. Public Comments. Motion A motion was made by Mr. Myott to approve the agenda with the change. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 1 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 V. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the Minutes - CRA Board Meeting - May 8, 2007 This item was pulled by Ms. Bright. B. Approval of the Monthly Financial Report - May 31, 2007 This item was pulled by Mr. Myott C. Approval of Demolition Bid for CRA Owned Properties This item was pulled by Mr. Myott. D. Heart of Boynton Work Program Update (info only) This item was pulled by Chair Tillman. E. Approval of Addendum to professional Service Agreement wit PBS&J. Motion A motion was made by Mr. Myott to approve the Consent Agenda with the changes. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion that unanimously passed. VI. Public Comments Chair Tillman asked for comments on items not on the agenda. There were none received. VII. Public Hearing: Old Business: Item IX. Old High School Update Ms. Bright presented the agenda item and explained CRA Staff was directed to pursue opportunities with entities with funding capabilities for the old high school. She reported Artspace, the Toronto Ballet, and other entities might have been interested in pursuing a cultural initiative with the building. The board gave direction to staff to include the structure in the Downtown Master Planning process since the location is a strategic west end anchor for the area, so staff pursued as directed. 2 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 At the February City Commission meeting, Vice Mayor Rodriguez was dissatisfied with the way the building looked. In response to those questions, the CRA got quotes to paint and pressure clean the building; however, no one wanted to take the risk of pressure cleaning. On May 19, 2007, Barbara Ready of the Arts Commission approached Vice Mayor Rodriguez indicating Artspace was interested in the building. Artspace wanted a $3,500 fee to look at the building to determine its cultural viability. Ms. Bright was surprised that Vice Mayor Rodriguez wanted the CRA to revisit the issue again as a deadline of July 3rd was previously given for the CRA to come up with a plan and analysis of interested parties for the Old High School. There was not enough time to come up with any other kind of plan for discussions and she will not be in a position to present a plan on behalf of the board to the City Commission by July 3. Chair Tillman explained since they do have a master plan process in place right now, the board would not upend the process. If there are comments about the Old High School, he suggested the public wait until the charette to make their presentation. He explained he would allow the public three minutes for a presentation but no full presentation would be made. He announced anything else would be premature. He advised that presentation would be made on July 21st and it would be publicly noticed at the Boynton Women's Club from 9 am to 2 pm. The Old High School would be part of the foot print discussion. Paula Melley, 720 Mariners Way, advised she had inspected the building along with others and announced this item was discussed for over a decade. She reported on the condition of the building advising work was needed, but was able to be salvaged, and that it had good bones. She expressed her surprise a 1927 building with those architectural aspects would be discussed for demolition. She requested the CRA keep the building for the next 6 months to allow other entities to inspect the building. There are historic painters skilled at improving the exterior and that the City should not worry about what to do with the building, rather it should hold onto the building. Jeff Auslander, resident of Sterling Village, indicated he had been involved with the Old High School project for over a year and was involved in the initial application. He was working with Enterprise Florida and a new market tax credit was put together, Enterprise CDE. They were undertaking their first project in Ft. Pierce using the new market tax credit. He reported New Market Tax Credits could be used for this building. Mr. Auslander suggested an approach to CRA staff to raise dollars and indicated they could put together $8M of funding, but the question would remain who would own the building and who would be responsible for its operation and maintenance. He pointed out tax benefits were being lost because of delays. He advised Congress extended some opportunities to 2010 and it was incumbent to move forward. There was $3.5M in New Market Tax credits to be awarded. Mr. Auslander wanted to see the building be the beneficiary of those credits. 3 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Barbara Ready, Chair, City of Boynton Beach Arts Commission, read a letter to the board about the previous nights Special Arts Commission meeting. At the meeting, the need for a cultural center in the County and the location and impact it could have was discussed. The Old Square in Delray Beach was referenced and how a cultural center in the community was vital to its success. Ms. Ready advised they wanted to undertake a study for artist space in the County and to determine if Boynton Beach would be a good location for that space. She had a list of individuals to spearhead the study with some of those individuals also being able subsidize the effort. Ms. Ready explained at least 100 artists indicated affordable workspace was needed. She requested the CRA hold in abeyance, ideas of demolishing the building. She also asked the CRA for financial support of the study. She explained the initial interest was viable and the study would show how the arts could contribute to the economic development of the City and how it should be included in the master plan as well. She distributed a copy of the letter. Pam Owens, of Boca Raton, supported returning the property to the City Commission. She recounted, previously, the CRA had received two proposals in July 2006 for the use of the building; however, the one with the highest score was not approved and the one with the lowest score had backed out. She requested the City determine the best use. She explained there was an issue with space for schools and the structure would house the Harrid Ballet and Dance Conservatory. Sister Lorraine Ryan, Women's Circle Coordinator, requested using the old high school for a social services center under a 100 year lease arrangement. Sister Loraine envisioned the facility as a one-stop service center. She thought the CRA or the City could do the renovations or a coalition of agencies could undertake the effort, and they would do the fundraising for it. She also announced there would coalitions that could possibly fund the endeavor. Elizabeth Jenkins, 711 NW 1st St., wanted the board to be aware it had been a few years since redevelopment started in Boynton Beach and they have seen very little progress, especially on the northwest side. In removing those structures, the lights were no longer working and the neighborhood was very dark. She requested the board's assistance with this matter. She also asked about five vacant homes she passed by that were habitable. She hoped those homes would not be demolished. Ms. Jenkins wanted to see the board tainted towards the black community. She requested assistance with needed neighborhood issues. Nothing was happening. An unidentified man spoke in favor of the Old High School. He explained back in March 1, 2005 there was jubilance when the Old High School was saved. The structure was transferred to different entities and went through a process and awarded to Five Towns College. He supported continuing the process but explained money cannot be raised unless an entity has the endorsement to do so. He thought if the CRA 4 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 considered holding onto the Old High School, a panel could put ideas together and have the ability to raise money. Mr. Sims was not in favor of returning the building to the City Commission. He thought this issue was an example of how the CRA was nitpicked on issues and their efforts to put their best foot forward. Mr. Sims agreed with Ms. Bright's comments there would be no way or time to make a presentation. He explained he was willing to explore the issue, but two items were clear. One, this would be a partisan and not collective endeavor because of the way the agreement had a hands-off approach. Mr. Sims felt if the CRA wanted to continue the process under the agreement, they needed to request the City Commission grant them the property free and clear without any obligation in terms of automatic reversion. If they did not do that, the CRA would again be nit- picked over it. If they moved forward to continue to explore options, it would be beneficial to ask the City Commission to release the obligations in the agreement that cause unfair criticism. Ms. Heavilin was disappointed the City Commission was giVing a deadline. She explained the board direction to staff was to pursue other options and make it a key component of the master study. She did not know how many times they needed to reiterate that issue. Ms. Heavilin thought there was a need for a cultural center but was against doing any further studies until after the master plan was completed. Mr. Myott was encouraged by the Arts Commission group and their exuberance for the project. He recalled the issue was discussed for a long period of time. He expressed grants were nice, but he had not seen one yet. An entity would be needed to lead the project and if real leadership were available, support would follow. The charettes and upcoming discussions could give exposure, but in the past, the excitement had been short lived. Mr. Myott did not recommend undertaking any more studies, and elaborated the CRA did a bunch of them and obtained a lot of good information. Ms. Bright had a huge box of studies dating back to 1993. He thought the concept should be brought to the City Commission. Vice Chair Norem was interested in seeing what comes out of the charette, and wanted to finish the master plan and go forward. He thought if the City wanted to take the structure back, the CRA should let them and let them fund it. It had always been the dollars, but no one came up with anything. He thought the issue was sent to the CRA so they would fund it. He pointed out combined community efforts were never able to raise funds. He thought if a good group were assembled he would back them. He point out last year, the CRA went through the process and thought they had a winner but the winner backed out. Chair Tillman agreed and explained the outstanding question was who would lead the charge for the funding and if it was for public good or private good. He thought those were the kinds of questions that needed to be answered. Chair Tillman thought it 5 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 would be premature to do anything at this meeting. The charette would be forthcoming. He recommended the supporters make their comments when the charette was shown and whatever was decided, the City Commission would have to back it 100%. There was agreement the board should prepare a letter for the Chair's signature outlining the guidance given at this meeting. Ms. Bright explained there would likely be an expectation of an agenda item on the issue. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to have Ms. Bright prepare a letter to the City Commission, with the position of the CRA on the Old High School. Mr. Myott seconded the motion that unanimously passed. New Business: Attorney Spillias explained Item B., the Palm Cove Site Plan Time Extension, was the only quasi-judicial item. Anyone wishing to speak to Item B would require they be sworn in. Attorney Spillias asked whether the board members had any ex-parte communications with the applicant or any members of the public, regarding the item. There were no communications declared. Attorney Spillias administered the oath to individuals intending to testify on Item B, the Palm Cove Site Plan Time Extension. A. Las Ventanas Abandonment Agent: Owner: Location: Descri ption: Las Ventanas (ABAN 07-001) (aka Uptown Lofts @ Boynton Place) Epoch Properties, Inc. Epoch Properties, Inc. Extending 300 feet south of SE 12th Avenue Request for abandonment of a 50 feet wide by 300 feet long utility easement containing an area of 15,000 square feet or 0.34 acre. 1. Project: Kathleen Zeitler, Planner, reviewed the application and survey of the abandonment, which was located on Woolbright Road and Federal Highway. The property was originally platted as Ronald Street, and the portion of the street that was abandoned in 1995 was 50 feet by 300 feet. A condition of approval for that abandonment required the dedication of a utility easement over the entire portion of the right of way that was abandoned. She reviewed the area the property that would be developed. Utilities 6 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 have been relocated out of that area, to other areas on site and were in the process of receiving plat approval. The City Engineer required the utility easement be officially abandoned prior to plat approval. Staff reviewed the request and recommended approval subject to comments and conditions from FP&L noted in the conditions of approval. Jim Vitter, Consultant with Kimley Horn & Associates, was available to answer questions. Chair Tillman opened the floor for public comments. Hearing none, Chair Tillman returned to the board. Mr. Myott inquired if this application held up the permitting process on the project. Ms. Zietler explained it did delay the plat approval but once obtained, they could begin their permitting process. Mr. Myott recalled instances when applicants were anxious about a project and were delayed for the same reason. He wished the snag could have been caught earlier on in the process. Mr. Vitter agreed but explained back in 1995 an easement was to be recorded over it, but the title search did not show it. Engineer Kelley remembered the condition and that was when it became an issue. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion that unanimously passed. B. Palm Cove Site Plan Time Extension 1. Project: Agent: Descri ption: Palm Cove (SPTE 07-008) Bonnie Miskel, Siegel, Lipman, Duanay, Shepard, and Miskel, LLP Multiple owners Extending between Old Dixie Highway and S. Federal Highway approximately one-quarter (1/4) mile north of Gulfstream Boulevard. Request for a one (1) year site plan time extension to the approval (NSWP 05-031) granted on January 3, 2006, from July 3, 2007 to July 3, 2008. Owner: Location: Gabriel Wuebben, Planner, presented the request for a one year Site Plan Time Extension. He reviewed the analysis, and explained the Agent, Bonnie Miskel, acknowledged that very little had been accomplished to move the project forward due 7 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 to the residential market's slowdown in 2006. There was limited feasibility to continue the project at this time and the applicant had been unable to secure financing. The developer was working to modify the plan to make the project economically feasible. Mr. Wuebben explained the traffic concurrency was approved with a build-out date of 2007 and the applicant would need to forward an updated concurrency determination letter if this is not accomplished. This condition, as well as the other original conditions, remained in effect. Staff recommended approval of the Site Plan Time Extension subject to all previous conditions of approval, including the traffic concurrency letter as previously discussed. Chair Tillman opened the floor to public hearing. Lauren Lending, for the applicant and Associate of Siegel, Lipman, Duanay, Shephard, and Miskel, LLP, explained the applicant had experienced difficulties, making the lender uncomfortable due to market demands. Ms. Heavilin referenced the correspondence from Attorney Miskel indicating the applicant would review other alternatives because of funding difficulties and applicants were currently going through the due diligence process for permitted uses under the land use designations. They were also speaking to other entities to ensure the use was feasible and possible. Mr. Sims commented he was concerned. It appeared the developer was starting from scratch. He questioned how realistic if would be if they granted the extension and if they would have a tangible project that moved forward. He announced his view would be very different on the next Site Plan Time Extension if little progress were made. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve. Mr. Myott seconded the motion that unanimously passed. C. Land Development Regulation Rewrite - Group 2 Code Review Agent: Descri ption: Land Development Regulations (LDR) Rewrite - Group 2 (CDRV 07-004) City-initiated Group 2 deliverable (in its entirety), pursuant to the LDR Rewrite Work Schedule, Including: Article 1. Overview; Article 2. General Provisions; Article 3. Zoning Districts &Overlay Zones; and Article 4. Use Regulations. 8 1. Project: Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 These proposed sections will ultimately replace and enhance portions of the current LDR Part, III, Chapter 2 Zoning, Sections 1, 3 through 8.5, 11.2, and Chapter 2.5 Planned Unit Developments. Mike Rumpf, Planning Director, explained the materials he was presenting were the remainder of Chapter 3, Group 2, Zoning District and Overlays. This deliverable would maximize the user friendliness of the product through reorganization, and clarification of unclear, duplicative or antiquated text. He explained the supplemental product for this chapter would be forthcoming with Group 5. Mr. Rumpf reviewed the changes. Mr. Rumpf reviewed Article 1, Overview and explained the majority of the rewrite concentrated on reorganization, clarifying content, intent and purpose sections. There were one or two new sections added, but no substantive information changes, rather the changes were mostly format and display. Article II, General Provisions, described the components that exist in the future chapter. He explained the staff report described the sections of current codes the proposed sections would replace. The emphasis was on terminology and rules. Article III, District and Overlays, focused more on the heart of the issues. These were setback regulations for conventional districts, which were revised in 2005 in an effort to minimize variance requests and accommodate small or individual project expansions. That portion would not be changed. As the changes pertained to the Old High School, he apprised they were also waiting for the results of the visioning process to see if they need to make further revisions. The changes were to the existing zoning regulations, district sections, building and lot regulations, and special reduction and administrative adjustments. A tabular format was inserted into the Code for the placement of standards in tabular form. Graphics were added for accent and clarity. There was an enhanced intent and description text added. Emphasis was added to the intent and purpose paragraphs for legal sufficiency; beneficial references to related regulations were made, the Land Use Intensity analysis with design objects were added. New home Planned Development and standards were established; clarifications to Planned Industrial Development, (PIDs) and more specifically in the Mixed Use Pods were also made. Mr. Rumpf advised the tables were more of a one-stop shop and more user friendly. Article IV. covered the use regulations. The operational standards were formerly known as the performance standards. This was being modified to apply City-wide to all uses for all districts rather than just the PID Districts. The conditional uses and non- conforming uses were defined more specifically. The staff recommendation was to promote the draft and continue on schedule. 9 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Ms. Heavilin asked about the Mobile Home Planned Development. She asked where it could be located. Mr. Rumpf explained it was seen as a planned district, similar to a Planned Unit Development or Infill Planned Unit Development. He explained it would require rezoning, and would not be approved outright. He noted there were, in the western area, more substantial and improved mobile home parks than those on the coastal area, which was consistent with the affordable housing initiatives. Those should be preserved in their own zoning district. He spoke about Royal Manor, which exists within the City as a non-conforming project within the zoning district at the time it was annexed. He summarized there was an existing park in the City mobile homes could be placed on and that unincorporated mobile home parks on Lawrence Road and further west, should be preserved from a workforce or affordable housing stand point, as should other parks that want to exist. Chair Tillman opened the floor for public comments. No one coming forward, Chair Tillman closed the floor to public comments. Motion Mr. Myott moved to support of the direction of the zoning regulation modifications. Vice Chair Norem seconded the motion that unanimously passed. VIII. Pulled Consent Agenda Items A. Approval of the Minutes - eRA Board Meeting - May 8,2007 Ms. Bright explained page 21 of the minutes reflect staff did not have a funding source for acquisition of Boynton Woman's Club. She explained staff had a recommended source. There were no other corrections. Motion Ms. Heavilin moved approval of Item A. Consent Agenda. Mr. Myott seconded the motion that unanimously passed. B. Approval of the Monthly Financial Report - May 31, 2007 Mr. Myott noted Assistant Director, Robert Reardon, had resigned and Susan Harris assumed his duties. Mr. Myott was interested in hearing a brief status report on the state of the finances. Ms. Harris explained normal procedures, in instances when a staff member involved with finances leaves, is to have a financial review. Ms. Harris announced no irregularities, whatsoever, were found. She announced the CRA finances were excellent. 10 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Motion Vice Chair Norem moved approval of the report. Mr. Myott seconded the motion that unanimously passed. C Approval of Demolition Bid for eRA Owned Properties Mr. Myott wanted assurances this item would not cause problems relative to what the CRA wanted to do. He wanted to be sure foundations would be left under the demolished buildings. Mike Simon, Development Manager, explained the bid requested removal of everything; however, there were no slabs. The structures were on a stem wall. Mr. Simon indicated he could obtain written clarification that the stem wall would be removed. The plan was to take everything out. Ms. Heavjlin thought it should be included in writing. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved approval of the demolition bid. Mr. Myott seconded the motion that unanimously passed. D. Heart of Boynton Work Program Update (info only) Chair Tillman requested forwarding the information from this meeting to Ms. Jenkins. Vivian Brooks, Planning Director, reviewed the item, which showed the accomplishments to date. The CRA purchased the Ocean Breeze site and put it out to RFP. Three responses were received. The first meeting of the selection committee will be held. They CRA purchased a piece of property on the west side adjacent to Ocean Breeze and fronting on Seacrest. Those properties were the properties Ms. Jenkins referenced and were slated to be demolished. Regarding the 4th and 5th Avenue assemblage, the CRA closed on seven properties and obtained about seven lots. Ms. Jenkins spoke about those homes, which were prefabricated homes, but they were not up to Code. The CRA wanted to replace them with affordable homes that were up to Code. The property was approximately 1.8 acres and comprised about one-half of that block. Ms. Brooks reported they had five Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) applications on the current agenda. They had already processed two applications. They held a public workshop on Saturday and over 60 people attended. She anticipated having several HAP requests on the July agenda. 11 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 The Cherry Hills Palm Beach County Housing activities were discussed. Ms. Brooks reported the CRA wanted to partner with the Housing Authority because there were adjacent properties that would need to be redeveloped. The properties would be single- family for sale products once demolition was complete. Ms. Brooks reported the Community Improvement Grant, which was the cleanup by the children's group called the Peacemakers, did eight cleanups. The CRA also purchased four lots that were subdivided into five lots for infill. The fifth lot was on the agenda for board action later in the meeting. Ms. Brooks reported she thought the CRA was on track for achieving the goals the board had and they continue to work to help improve the neighborhood. Mr. Sims announced he received positive feedback on the workshop and was in favor of exploring how to get information on successful endeavors by the CRA out to the public. He thought doing so would provide a great benefit to the board. Ms. Bright welcomed recommendations. She explained last month, Rev. Chaney thought the CRA staff should attend St. John Missionary Baptist Church and speak to the members to get the word out about the programs available. She announced staff had flyers, attended services and would be launching a marketing effort for the Heart of Boynton in June. She announced the key to success was they went to the community. Ms. Bright explained they wanted the community to know CRA staff serves at the pleasure of the CRA board and the CRA serves at the pleasure the City Commission. Ms. Bright explained she would personally make sure Ms. Jenkins was aware they were working hard for her. Mr. Sims thanked her and felt strongly it was important to publicize accomplishments. Mr. Sims inquired about relocations and asked what the Housing Authority was doing to assist residents with relocations. Ms. Brooks explained the law was the Housing Authority, by federal regulation, has to relocate displaced residents. Residents receive vouchers and the assistance they would receive included moving expenses, rent differential if any, first and last month and security deposits. Ms. Bright explained staff was hearing some discord that many folks lived in Cherry Hill for 30 years. She pointed out the Housing Authority was required to relocate residents, but not necessarily within the confines of the area. Ms. Heavilin thought a letter advising the community of what they were doing would be helpful. She agreed with Mr. Sims but thought publicizing the information to all the citizens of the City, not just the Heart of Boynton area would br even better. She hoped the press would pick up on it too. Ms. Heavilin announced attended the workshop on Saturday and reported it was outstanding. She indicated it demonstrated the need for the CRA to get out into the community with information. She commented there was discussion there was some misunderstanding, wherein some people thought they could make application, but they 12 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 were not set up to do so. Ms. Brooks had a sign in sheet and they would do follow up with those individuals and she would also follow up with the Community Development Corporation about it. Most individuals signing up for the program already received calls and had packets dropped off. She indicated the community was appreciative to see board members and staff at the meeting to help work through issues. She thought it was what the community wanted and she suggested another workshop be held. Mr. Sims congratulated staff on a great job. The CRA did a direct mail out, and the Community Development Corporation did a door hanger. About 30 people were expected, but 60 people attended. Chair Tillman explained the CRA was proactive where the last staff was not. He suggested the more proactive staff was the more people are touched and the more successful the programs. Mr. Myott commented he hoped the $7M for the Ocean Breeze project would return to the CRA for use on another project. He requested when possible, to receive updates. Ms. Brooks reported the information would come back to the board in July. She commented they did get responses and the criteria for the rankings or what money comes back is important. Ms. Brooks explained the item would have a performance timeline and the CRA wanted to recycle the funds to other projects. X. Old Business: A. Approval of MSCW Professional Service Contract Ms. Bright presented this item and announced Legal Counsel approved the contract as to form. There was no further comment on this item. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve the item. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion that unanimously passed. B. Approval of REG and Kimley-Horn Professional Services Contract Ms. Bright presented the item. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve the item. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion that unanimously passed. C. Approval of General Contracting Contract 13 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Ms. Bright reviewed this item and explained three firms had previously been selected for contracting work. This item pertained to the form of the contract and she requested the contract be approved. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve the item. Mr. Myott seconded the motion that unanimously passed. D. Old High School Update This item was heard earlier in the meeting. E Presentation of TCRP Financial Feasibility Study of Seacrest Village Ms. Bright reviewed this item and explained in February the board authorized a study by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) to provide a comprehensive market analysis and demographics study. They also tried to meet with the principals of Intown because there was an additional segment added on, which was the financial feasibility of Seacrest Village. The market and demographics study was delivered on May 8th; the feasibility study was to be reviewed June 12th. CRA staff sent an email forwarded from the City Manager, from Intown Partners and the final response is due June 18. This information was the background information for next Monday's response from Intown. Chair Tillman requested the Homebuyers Assistance Programs (HAP) applications be heard first and requested in the future they be scheduled in the beginning of the agenda. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council staff had no objections. Motion Mr. Myott moved to hear the HAP items first. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion that unanimously passed. X. New Business A. Consideration of funding for the Health and Safety FairfTalent Showcase Ms. Bright explained this item was put under New Business due to a prior policy decision of the eRA, when entities were requesting financial assistance, they had to appear before the board. Sharon Hollis, 1100 Auburn Circle South, Delray Beach, representing Bible Church of God, spoke and explained they were seeking funding for the fair to provide education 14 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 and prevention. Free screenings for blood sugar and blood pressure testing were being offered, as were mammograms, HIV/AIDS testing and pap smears. There was an associated mailing/lab fee of $16 for the pap smears. Fire Marshall Scott would be attending the fair to discuss brush fires, fire prevention, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The youth were involved in the Talent Showcase and would use their skills and talents in a positive way. The fair was open to everyone. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve the item. Mr. Myott seconded the motion. Mr. Sims applauded the efforts of the church and thought it was a comprehensive service. Ms. Heavilin discussed the lab fee and she noted not all women would be able to afford to pay it. She suggested the CRA donate a bit more money to help cover that fee. An amount of $500 was discussed. Vote Vice Chair Norem amended his motion to fund up to $500 additional toward food and $500 for the pap lab fees. Mr. Myott seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Ms. Hollis distributed a flyer to the board. B. Consideration of Purchasing Property Located at 402 NW 12th Ave. Ms. Brooks reviewed this item and explained there was a discrepancy in appraisal prices. She explained the CRA was interested in acquiring this property in order to square off land to avoid non-conforming lots. She explained she advised Ms. Gillard, the property owner, the CRA appraisal came in lower. Subsequently Ms. Gillard produced another appraisal. Ms. Brooks offered to split the difference and offered to pay closing costs if necessary, but Ms. Gillard refused and insisted on being put on the agenda. Ms. Brooks explained the property was a duplex lot and would be used as a single-family lot. Currently, if the structure burned down, the duplex could not be replaced. The CRA was willing to pay $183.5K. She recommended the board adhere to the staff recommendation. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve staff's recommendation. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion. Mr. Sims requested hearing from the property owner. 15 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Ms. Sharisse Gillard, 402 NW 12th Avenue, explained she had been speaking with Ms. Brooks for over a year about the property and had approached her about acquisition of the property. She explained if they had moved on the purchase back in 2006, the appraisal at that time was $210K. Ms. Gillard advised the board the conversation she had with Ms. Brooks and she had an appraisal for $210K, and both units of the rental were occupied for $600 each per month. Ms. Brooks explained the rents could not support or justify the CRA purchasing the property for that amount of money. The property was an investment property, intended to finance her daughters' college tuition costs. The conversation with Ms. Brooks went back and forth and when the $175K was offered, she requested being put on the agenda. She had been attempting to be put on the agenda for the last six months. Ms. Gillard countered if the CRA would pay the $200K, and pay the closing costs, she would accept that price. She had other comparable appraisals supporting her asking price and advised the board she delivered those comparables to the CRA appraiser. She had obtained the second appraisal, also to support her asking price. Ms. Gillard's advised the last conversation she had with Ms. Brooks was the CRA would split the difference with her and if she wanted a higher price, she should consider including the property she owned on 13th Avenue. The bottom line selling price was the $200K with the closing cost. Mr. Myott noted this was a corner lot next to Section 8 lots that were single-family lots. The lots would become one buildable lot when combined because Ms. Gillard's lot would not accommodate a single-family home. When combined, there could be a total of two homes there. Mr. Sims commented individuals are paying attention to how negotiations go and people want fair market prices for their property. Mr. Sims thought it was important to not allow a perception to be created that a property owner may not receive the appraised value of their property. If a property owner had a certified second appraisal, they would expect to receive that amount. In this instance, the difference amounted to $13,500. Mr. Sims questioned if that amount was worth the community's perception. The CRA had been scrutinized in the past for overpaying for property. He explained the issue would continue to return to the CRA. He did not think the $13,500 was worth that perception. Chair Tillman thought what the Housing Authority was doing was moot. He referenced the Wilson area and the areas on 12th and 13th Avenues. He commented certainly there would be different land configurations. He thought with this issue, and from past experience, there were issues with land speculation and investment, not original property owners. He noted Ms. Gillard advised this was an investment property and from that standpoint the CRA went above the call at 8% when they offered the split the difference of the appraisals. They would have gone with the original appraisal. If they 16 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 started a precedent of paying above 16% over appraised value, the CRA did not have enough money to do it. He thought the CRA price was more than fair and they did not want to contribute to land speculation occurring in the MLK area. He supported staffs recom mendation. Mr. Myott commented he did not think the CRA was low-balling the estimate and it was a good deal. Ms. Gillard explained she was faithful to Ms. Brooks and had waited a year and a half. The CRA appraisal was recent and Ms. Brooks had not requested Ms. Gillard get a second appraisal; she requested she get her the comparables. Ms. Gillard advised she gave the pertinent appraisal information and everything else to her. Ms. Brooks advised they use Anderson and Carr, Inc. Appraisers and they were a very longstanding, good firm. Vote Motion passed 4-1. (Mr. Sims dissenting) C. Consideration of Purchasing Property located at 201 NE 1st Ave (Downtown Parking Plan) Mike Simon, Development Manager, presented the request which would be used for the continued aggregation of downtown parking. On March 13th, the CRA approved the purchase of the Shaffer property, which was intended to provide parking for the Old High School/City Hall parking. The City can now purchase the Jones property, which would give CRA ownership of the entire block. The property is owner-occupied and the CRA would pay the relocation costs. The $30K amount for the relocation was a not to exceed number. Ms. Jones would also be offered a lease back option. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve. Mr. Myott seconded the motion that unanimously passed. D. Consideration of funding Neville Marques $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program Ms. Brooks presented the request for Homebuyer Assistance Program funding of $50K, for Neville Marques. She advised Mr. Marques was income certified, and advised staff recommended approval from Bond II, subject to execution of the CRA mortgage and note in the amount requested. 17 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion that unanimously passed. E. Consideration of funding Faith Dickens $42,500 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program Ms. Brooks presented the request for Homebuyer Assistance Program funding for $42.5K, for Faith Dickens. She advised Ms. Dickens was income certified, and advised staff recommended approval from Bond II, subject to execution of the CRA mortgage and note in the amount requested. Ms. Dickens was present and thanked the board for the opportunity to participate in the program. She explained society tells people to go to school, finish college and get what is called a good job. She did all of those and still was unable to purchase a home on her own. She explained she and her daughter was appreciative of the program and the opportunity to have their own home. She commented this was a gated community. The board applauded Ms. Dicken's tenacity. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion that unanimously passed. F. Consideration of Transferring CRA Owned Land - vacant lot on NW 12th Avenue in HOB Ms. Brooks explained the CRA had purchased Cherry Hills Lot 390 and 391 for the purpose of constructing a single-family home. She reported the property needed to be put out to public advertisement so it could be transferred below market value for the purpose of constructing a single-family affordable home. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve putting out the notice as requested. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion. Mr. Sims asked what specific criteria applied to an interested entity regarding who would respond, such as a Community Development Corporation or non-profit. Ms. Brooks responded that was not specifically outlined, just that it is for affordable housing. Ms. Brooks noted Habitat for Humanity was building a home across the street and they may opt to respond. 18 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Vote There was a vote on the motion that was unanimously passed. G. Consideration of funding Roldry Phi lias $47,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program Ms. Brooks presented the request for Homebuyer Assistance Program funding for $47K, for Roldry Philias. She advised the applicant was income certified, and advised staff recommended approval subject to execution of the CRA mortgage and note in the amount requested. H. Consideration of funding Kimberlee Smith $39,100 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program Ms. Brooks presented the request for Homebuyer Assistance Program funding for Kimberlee Smith in the amount of $39,100. She advised the applicant was income certified, and advised staff recommended approval subject to execution of the CRA mortgage and note in the amount requested. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve. Mr. Myott seconded the motion. It was noted by the board that Ms. Smith was present. Ms. Smith thanked the board. Vote There was a vote on the motion that unanimously passed. I. Consideration of a Commercial Facade Grant to Yachtsman Properties in the amount of $15,000 Ms. Brooks presented the request for consideration of a Commercial Facade Grant to Yachtsman Properties. She explained, due to the downturn in the residential market, the developer was putting their plans for the townhome project on hold. The applicant wanted to keep the plaza as a commercial venture, but they acknowledged to attract good caliber tenants, the plaza needed upkeep due to damage from two hurricanes as well as some roof repairs and painting. Ms. Brooks thought the request was an appropriate use of funds. She recommended approving the grant. The grant would be a dollar for dollar match on a reimbursement basis. 19 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Motion . Vice Chair Norem moved to approve up to $15K upon receipt of paperwork. Mr. Sims seconded. Coby Cohen, Yachtsman Properties, thanked the board. Ms. Heavilin asked if most of the tenants were on a month-to-month basis or had no leases. Mr. Cohen responded he did have leases and had some leeway to execute strategies. Vote There was a vote on the motion that unanimously passed. J. Consideration of funding Sandra Dinnall $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance program. Ms. Brooks presented the request as noted above. There was no discussion on the item. Motion Vice Chair Norem moved to approve. Ms. Heavilin seconded the motion that unanimously passed. E Presentation of TCRP Financial Feasibility Study of Seacrest Village (Continued) Kim Delaney, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, was present with colleagues from Economic Research Associates, Tom LoVash and Tom Martins, to present findings regarding the Intown Development Proposal and a financial feasibility analysis. Tom LoVash, ERA Principal, Washington DC office, reviewed three questions to be answered; does redevelopment make sufficient financial sense, does it meet investment threshold criteria, and would it be financed by the capital markets. Mr. LoVash explained an important issue in the financial analysis was determining the residual value, which is after the project was completed, occupied, and subsidies used, how much money would there be left over that could be used to pay for infrastructure, land acquisition and/or improvements to the public realm and then to translate that into TIF revenues. Mr. LoVash reviewed Intown's proposal and the program comparison. It showed between 400 to almost 1,000 units of housing, distributed over workforce and market rate units of different housing types. Commercial uses were significantly lower than the Intown proposal ranging from 25K to about 95K square feet of space. 20 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Mr. LoVash reviewed the projected annual absorption rates. Based on the Intown pro forma and the Fishkind report, the build-out would occur over a 4.25-year period. This would amount to about 260 units per year, or about 52% of the anticipated future growth in households for the next five years. He reported this was very aggressive. The City was forecast to grow about 480 households or units per year over the next five years and this would require Intown to capture a full 52% of that growth, which was unreasonable. Mr. LoVash explained Ms. Horenburger had requested they provide a sense of how the market changed since 2005. Mr. LoVash explained the results of those slowdowns were showing up as site plan time extensions; the inability of developers, or property owners, to secure financing was a significant issue. The absorption/sales of units had contracted significantly and he explained, exclusive of Marina Village, absorption was reduced to 10 units per month, down from 35 to 40. This resulted in excess inventory and many developers were converting to rentals and site plan time extensions. Population and employment forecasts were slightly reduced for Palm Beach County and more specifically, for Boynton Beach. Intowns' proposal had a subsidy request with the potential to add up to $94.7M in public subsidy, none of which is secured. Intown's proposed Tax Increment Funding (TIF) summary request was reviewed. Without TIF, or subsidy, Intown was projecting a loss of 10.35%, or $37M. With TIF only, there would be about a $2.7M loss. With TIF and City infrastructure subsidies, there would be 4.4% return and with TIF and multiple subsidies, there would be about an 18.8% return. The Fishkind Report estimated a 16.5% return. Ms. Bright inquired what data time period the Fishkind report had. Mr. LoVash responded it was a vague report and that no sufficient comparable data to make firm conclusions was there. In tested locations, a typical return to devel0per was 12-16%; on untested returns it was about 15%. Mr. Myott asked if the project did not sell as fast as anticipated, whether there would be additional interest charges that could drive project costs further up. Mr. LoVash responded there were. Similar CRA areas suggest pricing discounts of 10% or more, and they were suggesting prices ranging $306K to $315K for market rates and $214K to $236K for affordable units. Intown's Commercial Program was reviewed. Mr. LoVash reported it was too large; the retail rents were above market for this location and the proposed commercial uses required significant subsidies to attract anchor and supporting retailers. Additionally, 21 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 the anchor rates were higher than they could achieve. He noted there was market demand and spending power, but it would require subsidy. There would be a debt coverage ratio of 1.0 and it would typically be between 1.2 and 1.5. This suggested equity would come from the CRA by way of land acquisition. The TIF would be a portion of the equity costs needed. There was insufficient data for specific metrics about the pro forma, there was a red flag. Tom Martins, ERA, reviewed the suggested build-out rates. The Intown proposal created $329M in assessed value. Their scenarios were more conservative, and produced $109M to $132M, which they felt was more realistic. Based on the current tax rates, they could support $1.1 to 2.3M TIF debt service based on 30 years. This suggested in bonding capacity, they could support $9-$20M in TIF bonding. Those funds could support infrastructure or a portion of the land acquisition. Mr. Myott asked if the TIF increment summary related to moderate to high or was within the low to high range of what the Intown proposal had in it. Mr. Martin, explained the numbers could change subject to use and market demand. The feasibility metrics could change. Chair Tillman asked if they could find anything in the Intown proposal where their plan was sustainable, in terms of what the market could sustain. Mr. Martin responded the plan was not sustainable without significant subsidy. Ms. Delaney also expressed strong concerns about the assumptions used to get to the development programs. She reported not only did it require subsidy, but there were concerns the basic assumptions rolled into their proposal did not appear to be sustainable given the current market conditions. She explained the proposal was too aggressive in terms of quantity of residential units being absorbed over that timeframe and it was too aggressive in the amount of commercial space and the rents in terms of commercial space. There were multiple questions raised about the validity of the data, upon which their program was based. Ms. Delaney explained the rest of the presentation would review the alternative proposals and review the market and where it was going. The first task was to determine what the market wanted and then test those. The market wanted a little retail, commercial and housing, however that did not mean it would be feasible. Ms. Delaney explained the direction to move in would be a policy matter, but they would have tested the market. Mr. Martin reviewed the market and explained that across the board a subsidy would be required for, retail, restaurant, office and multi-family rental apartments. Mr. Martin clarified a negative residual meant a developer cannot pay for land or infrastructure. 22 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Ms. Bright explained when the board accepted the Seacrest Village proposal there was always the expectation there would be a back end TIF. She indicated this was typical of what a CRA would do to activate retail along MLK and that was what they had done with the Promenade. She explained rents might be lower but the same building and market costs applied. Mr. Martin reviewed income-producing uses; office and multi-family rental apartments. Given the rents they would be able to get, new construction was not feasible without some sort of a subsidy. With the residential units, the scenarios had similar sales values to Intown and thought they were achievable if enough of the uses offset the other ones. He explained if they were bundled correctly the market rate condos and townhouses could be feasible as could the workforce condominiums based on acquiring the land and infrastructure. Ms. Bright explained $18M was always used as the benchmark they took from Seacrest Village but there was never a formal study. The Alternative Residential Program was appropriate for sufficient positive residual land value, and reflected a realistic absorption over five years. It showed the project price points of market rate units producing feasible returns, and the absorption strengthened with additional workforce units; however, it could reduce developer returns and TIF revenues. Other key findings in the report suggested the commercial program be reduced. There was an opportunity for additional residential development and projected revenues generated by TIF could fund some form of land acquisition/infrastructure or cross subsidies for commercial uses and workforce housing if the board policy direction was to be neighborhood supporting a retail center. Cross subsidizing meant the positive value created by market rate condos, or workforce housing, would be used to subsidize the uses that were negative. Mr. LoVash explained in the Intown proposal, they found a reference to a return to equity partner number 1 of about $2M and another for a return of $2.3M for a different partner. He also clarified they do not know who the partners are, or how much the equity partners were putting in. Ms. Bright was aware of Baron McCormack as an equity partner and Plus Two Development. But was unsure which would be which. There was discussion that Torti Gallas and Patrice McGinn were not equity partners. Economic Research Associates would analyze the economic impacts within a few weeks. Ms. Delaney reported they tried to meet several times with Intown. She elaborated there was an opportunity to make a project happen. There was a market for a project in the neighborhood. The board had a longstanding commitment to make a project happen and needed to determine the priority. A subsidy was needed to make workforce housing happen, or neighborhood retail or any kind of neighborhood serving 23 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 office uses or a grocery store. The market is there for it, but the market would not yield it for the neighborhood because there is not enough money to be made. The meeting on July 26th would yield some input and they would summarize the information. They know what might work but would fine tune it. The board concluded the presentation was excellent. Ms. Heavilin inquired if the presentation would be made to the City Commission. Ms. Delaney responded staff has a copy of the presentation and they would do the best they could to be available for a City Commission presentation if the board wanted it. The EDAW team would be available on July 21st for a Saturday workshop and on July 26th for a community discussion, and at multiple other times during the downtown master planning process. To the extent they could dovetail the trips, they would be more than happy to meet with the City Commission. Mr. Myott inquired about self-sustainability, wherein they would bond something for 20 years and if at the end of 20 years the economics of the area would have improved enough to sustain itself down the road. Mr. LoVash explained usually a monitored sunset provIsion is put in place, which presumes the retailer is providing proprietary sales information if that is wanted as a criterion. Mr. Myott inquired if the CRA ceased to exist in that timeframe, what kind of entity or agency could monitor the area over a longer period of time. Mr. LoVash responded it could be a Community Development Corporation or a business improvement district. He did not think there was sufficient commercial density potential to warrant a business improvement district. There are models to be used. Vice Chair Norem thought the report was excellent. He wished Mayor Taylor had remained in attendance. He thought there were one or two City Commissioners who were very vocal and critical of the CRA staff and board as a whole. He questioned their whereabouts when a report like this would be made. He reported he got the information as a handout. He thought if there was a project you would get $100M for his or her lifetime's work, that some representative of the organization would be present. He noted no one was present from Intown and he questioned why they would miss a meeting that was scheduled months in advance. He announced they should have been at every meeting. Vice Chair Norem reported he was tired of being criticized when they were trying to do the right thing. He questioned the absence of the Commissioners who did not think the CRA was doing what they were supposed to do. Vice Chair Norem expressed he was frustrated with the criticism when they were putting in their time and effort. He announced staff was doing a great job, and they receive nothing but constant requests 24 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 for public records from individuals who did not have enough time to come to the meetings. He hoped the Mayor and the Commission would take a good hard look at the facts and figures and not turn them around. The CRA did not develop the facts and figures, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council did and he questioned whether they would go up against the Planning Council next. He thought his comments needed to be said and heard, and he would tell each one personally. Mr. Sims hoped those comments would be printed in the press. Chair Tillman concurred with Vice Chair Norem's comments. He thanked the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for the presentation. The Heart of Boynton downtown master plan would be analyzed next. Vice Chair Norem explained at the time of selection for the developer, the board made a recommendation to select one developer with a second ranked developer. He asked whether the TCRPC would recommend moving forward in that manner. He explained both developers indicated they were able to developer the project without any funds from the CRA and he asked whether they should start the process over from scratch. Ms. Delaney thought the information should be conveyed to the second ranked proposer and consider their response. Her sense was they know what would work, but there may be an alternative viewpoint that was overlooked. She thought the information should be communicated and the developer be given a chance to respond. She explained there was a project that could work on the property, but there was a question of what was the priority for the community. She was confident there was a firm that could put together a program that could work to the satisfaction of their partners and the community. Mr. Sims announced the CRA learned a valuable lesson. If they go back to the drawing board and open it up to RFP, he thought it would be beneficial to the CRA to try to acquire more property. He thought that should be a strategic plan at the July 26th meeting. A minute after the final decision comes down, if the Commission does not do away with this, the CRA should be able to go out into the community and acquire property, at least from the property owners who expressed interest in selling. To get another developer in there and give them the opportunity to make the mistakes Intown made, when it came to negotiating property, would be a mistake. The CRA should take control of that first. XI. Comments by Staff Ashley Buckley, Administrative Services Manager, gave an update on the Galaxy School painting. She advised they were working on an interlocal agreement with the school administrators. She hoped to have the agreement ready for board approval at the next meeting. 25 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 Kathy Biscuiti, Special Events Manager, advised the board received an invitation to the Fourth of July event She announced Ovation Band would be playing and fireworks would be provided by Grucci. The entire park would be closed to traffic and she requested the members RSVP. She elaborated Ovation performed 80's, 90's and R&B and they had a Soul Show, just for this event. She requested those interested in attending in a VIP capacity RSVP. The VIP capacity was 100. Ms. Brooks reminded the members of the following: . July 20, 2007 - Steering Committee breakfast at the Hester Center. . July 21, 2007 - Downtown Master Plan Public Charette 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at to 2:00 p.m. at the Women's Club. . July 26, 2007 - The Heart of Boynton property owners meeting at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hester Center. . September 20, 2007 - Public Review of the Draft Downtown Master Plan from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Women's Club. XII. Comments by Executive Director Ms. Bright reviewed the email from Mr. Bressner and the DelrayjBoynton Academy and possible purchase. She explained staff was waiting for approval from the CRA board to begin negotiations again on MLK Blvd. She announced the CRA had monies available, and they hoped when the monies come back from Ocean Breeze that a portion of those monies would be appropriated to continue redevelopment efforts along MLK Blvd. Ms. Bright announced Chair Tillman was receiving an award from the community on behalf of the CRA. XIII. Comments by CRA Board Attorney None. XIV. Comments by CRA Board Mr. Sims expressed concern about an eyesore on the west side of Seacrest and 10th Avenue. He reported there were boarded up apartments on the north and south sides of the streets. Ms. Bright explained that was a city project and she had received an email from Ms. Barbara Rudd indicating she was trying to purchase those properties from Mr. Lucci. The property was never a CRA primary initiative. She advised Development Director, Quintus Greene had a program to buy those properties but he 26 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida June 12, 2007 and Mr. Lucci could not agree on price. Ms. Bright was requested to investigate the matter further and would contact Mr. Greene. Mr. Sims asked where all the salary requests were leading. Ms. Bright explained a board member advised her there was a push, to disband the CRA board that might involve Commissioner Weiland. She was also aware there were several queries from Vice Mayor Rodriguez. Ms. Heavilin announced the Boynton Beach Sister Cities, would be holding an Open House at the Club Room at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. She also announced on June 22nd, Ocean Plaza was holding its second annual Summer by the Sea, which was hoped to become an annual summer evening festival to attract the public to the area to visit the shops. Brian Miller, Community Relations Board Chair, announced a summer cleanup was scheduled for June 16th. He announced there would be an early summer cleanup from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Cherry Hills Mini-Market. He read a statement indicating the Community Relations Board, through the Pride in Boynton program has developed a very good relationship with both the CRA and the City Commission. They planned on increasing their activities in the HOB working with the various HOB associations and the Galaxy and Poinciana Elementary Schools. In the near future, they would make a presentation on upgrading the street lighting in District II and the placement of trash receptacles for residents to use. He invited the CRA Board members to attend the cleanup, and announced a city employee and truck would be available. Chair Tillman announced the award he would be receiving from the Community Development Corporation was for the CRA team effort. The award solidified the CRA credibility. He announced last year was a trying year. He was tired of hearing comments the CRA would be disbanded. He announced the bottom line was the board does a very good job and everyone knows it. Many people were jealous and did not know how to govern. To do the job, credibility and integrity are required. He encouraged staff to continue on in the performance of their duties, and they would be recognized for the work they do. He announced the CRA works for the people. XV. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 9:53 p.m. C cJflj,JJJ- tlulJONYV'P/t1 Catherine Ch~rry-Guberman Recording Secretary 27