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Minutes 05-12-15 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING HELD ON MAY 12, 2015, AT 6:30 P.M., IN CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY HALL,100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Present: Jerry Taylor, Chair Vivian Brooks, Executive Director Joseph Casello, Vice Chair Tara Duhy, Board Counsel James "Buck" Buchanan Michael Fitzpatrick Woodrow Hay Mack McCray David Merker I. Call to Order Chair Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. Invocation and Pledge to the Flag Mr. Hay gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. III. Roll Call Roll call revealed a quorum was present. IV. Legal None. V. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda Mr. McCray added an Item to New Business, as Item E. B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Mr. McCray moved to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Merker seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes CRA Board B oynton Beach, Florida May 1, 2015 VI. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff: Mr. Hay advised he participated in a Memorial for PFC Michael Metcalf who gave his life in service as his mother asked him to say a few words. The Memorial and bust of PFC Metcalf was at the Little League Field on Woolbright Road. The event was well attended., On May 5, 2015, he and other Board members attended the ribbon cutting at the Women's Circle and he announced it was a successful event. He hoped all had a Happy Mother's Day last Sunday. Mr. Fitzpatrick explained he was in Maine. When he returned, he attended the Woman's Club event and then visited his nephew who graduated from boot camp. He received a call from the Chair regarding appraisals. Vice Chair Casello attended the Women's Circle and praised Sister Lorraine and Sister Pat as outstanding individuals. He attended the soft opening of the Copper Top Brewery and urged all to attend the grand opening. Mr. Merker thought education was important for all people to help them learn, accept changes and understand. He spoke about the Jewish religion and to "love thy neighbor." As of April 20, 2006, May is known as Jewish American Heritage Month recognizing the contributions of Jewish people to American culture. Mr. McCray announced he attended the ribbon cutting and had no disclosures. Chair Taylor attended the ribbon cutting event and on Friday attended the Sister Cities art and essay contest at the Woman's Club. Art from Les Cayes, Haiti; QuFu, China, and schools here in Boynton was displayed. He commented on the quality of the art and the essays. Prizes were awarded and one work was selected to continue on to the national level competition. He also attended a Haitian educational and cultural event at the high school. Many Haitians and school principals discussed what could be done to help educate Haitian children. A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda Items This item was previously addressed. B. Informational Announcements This item was previously addressed. VII. Announcements & Awards 2 Meeting Minutes CRA Board B oynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2015 A. Movies in the Park: Recap — 5/1/15 - Paddington Bear. Chris Burdick, CRA Special Events, announced the event was successful. There was a good turnout, and gift cards donated from local businesses were given away. B. Music on the Rocks Recap — 4/17/15 — Solid Brass Next Concert — 5/15/15 — Making Faces. Mr. Burdick advised this event was also very successful. It was the first time they had people dancing in front of the stage. The next concert would be the last of the season on May 15 featuring Making Faces. The series will return October 16 VIII. Consent Agenda; A. Approval of Minutes — CRA Board Meeting, April 14, 2015 B. Approval of period ended April 30, 2015 Financial Report C. Monthly Purchase Orders D. Approval of Commercial Interior Build -Out Grant to Health Buddy, LLC — CrossFit located at Casa Costa E. Approval of Commercial Construction Incentive Grant to Health Buddy, LLC — CrossFit located at Casa Costa. F. Approval of Commercial Interior Build Out Grant to Gulfstream Auction Gallery, LLC G. Approval of Commercial Rent Reimbursement Grant to Gulfstream Auction Gallery, LLC Motion Mr. Merker moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hay seconded the motion that unanimously passed. IX. Pulled Consent Agenda Items: None. X. Information Only: 3 Meeting Minutes CRA Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2015 A. Public Comment Log B. Marketing and Business Development Campaign. There were no comments on the above items. XI. Public Comments: Chair Taylor opened the public comments: Harry Woodworth, INCA, explained since the U -Haul trucks were gone, the street was like new and he explained the impact of that one change was significant. He thanked the Board members for their help with the matter. He hoped the missing or dead landscaping and litter could be replaced, perhaps next year and that FPL would install the poles to complete the improvements. No one else coming forward, Chair Taylor closed the public comments. XII.. Public Hearing A. Notice of Intent to Dispose of Real Property known as Lot 23, Block 1, the Frank Webber Addition to Boynton, Plat Book 9, Page 3, Palm Beach County Motion Mr. Merker moved to approve. Mr. McCray seconded the motion that unanimously passed. B. Notice of Intent to Dispose of Real Property known a 480 East Ocean ,. Avenue, Boynton Beach Motion Mr. Merker moved to approve. Mr. Hay seconded the motion that unanimously passed. C. Notice of Intent to Dispose of Real Property Known as 211 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL Motion Mr. Merker moved to approve. Mr. Hay seconded the motion. Vice Chair Casello inquired how negotiations were progressing and learned they were going very well. The documents were sent to Lewis Longman and Walker's real estate attorney and Mr. Campanili's attorney. They had added a few items. 4 Meeting Minutes CRA Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2015 The motion unanimously passed. XIII. Old Business A. Progress update on the Purchase and Development Agreements between Ocean Ridge Hospitality Group, LLC and the CRA for 211 E. Ocean Avenue and 480 E. Ocean Avenue Motion Mr. Merker moved to approve. Mr. Hay seconded the motion. Attorney Duhy requested a motion to extend the time for the contract to come before the Board at the June meeting.. Motion Mr. Fitzpatrick so moved. Mr. Hay seconded the motion that unanimously passed. B. Consideration of Contract to Purchase Vacant Lot from Palm Beach County School District in the Amount of $12,500 for the Model Block Project. Motion Mr. Merker moved to approve. Mr. McCray seconded the motion. Vice Chair Casello noted the land would be used to continue the road and he inquired who would pay for the new road. Ms.. Brooks explained the funding would come from Utilities and Gas Tax funds. This would alleviate traffic queueing when parents pick up students. He thought they were doing something to alleviate a safety issue and he inquired why the School District did not offer funds to help improve the situation. Ms. Brooks responded she had not seen that happen, but was aware they do improve their own properties. She also commented the City pursued the matter. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, explained the School District agreed to sell the land. The sale would also benefit the model block program to alleviate some of the transportation routing and stacking issues with the school. The City plans to make it a through street providing better access to the Carolyn Sims Center. They will pay for the improvements through CDBG and Capital Improvement funds and some of the Utility projects for the cut throuV. It was noted there is a water, sewer, and stormwater project planned for 11 Avenue and the City would continue underground improvements. Gas tax revenues will be used for the roadway construction. Mr. McCray explained Development Director Nancy Byrne stated she contacted the property owners on both sides of the subject property, and there will be a buffer. Mr. 5 Meeting Minutes CRA Board B oynto n Beach, Florida May 12, 2 015 Merker thought it was a good investment. By improving the area, it shows the community the City cares. He hoped it was the beginning of purchasing more property for very little money. Trevor Tarble, 1208 NW 1 St Street, explained they have been cleaning the garbage and litter on the property for years. He has called the School District often to have it mowed and he asserted it was a nuisance property with lots of nighttime activity and, more recently, there was a shooting in front of the apartments by the school. He thought it was a mistake to make it a road and did not see how it would alleviate stacking. Mr. Tarble explained most parents park at the Sims Center. He went to the CRA and asked them to install a sidewalk, and they did to avoid crossing the roads which helped a little. It is already a problem and cars race up and down the street all the time. Mr. Merker pointed out the City was improving the property and Ms. LaVerriere commented there would be street lights. Mr. Tarble opined the road will be used for a shortcut. Mr. McCray differed and explained it will be an enhancement. Mr. Tarble explained the parent -drop off turns right. Ms. LaVerriere explained the School District wants to reroute the parent traffic. They would go through a different gate and remove access on 11th. The road was a connector to the facilities behind the school. The motion unanimously passed. C. Appraisal report for the Ocean Breeze East site. Ms. Brooks explained the appraisal came in $1,530,000 and she wanted to advertise it on Loop Net, a property listing site where it will receive greater exposure. Ms. Brooks went on the site and could not find any property this size for a multi - family project in Palm Beach County. Mr. Merker inquired if the property could be listed on Loop Net and the CRA issue an RFP and learned they could reference the property and the RFP process on Loop Net. Ms. Brooks counseled the RFP process was longer. By law, the CRA could only dispose of property via the RFP process or by a Notice of Intent to Dispose of Real Property. Ms. Brooks explained they issued many RFPs but they have yet to obtain a development from it. She explained that process was not working for developers. Developers want to come and talk to see what is wanted and what kind of deal can be made. Staff would then bring all of the pertinent information back to the Board. Mr. Hay commented in April 2014, the property was appraised for about $235,000 and was now at $1.53 million. He asked why it increased. Ms. Brooks explained the Heart of Boynton Plan supported a greater density and the multi- family market was very strong. The density increased from 10.8 dwelling units per acre (dus) to 40 dus per 6 Meeting Minutes CRA Board Boynton each, Florida May 12, 2015 acre. She also pointed out the actual market does not have a lot of sites this size on urban corridors which made the site more valuable. Vice Chair Casello likened it to supply and demand, however, cheaper did not always mean better. Motion Mr. Merker moved to follow Ms. Brook's recommendation. Mr. Hay seconded the motion. Mr. McCray commented he expects staff to move expeditiously. Too much time has been wasted. The motion unanimously passed. XIV. New Business A. Consideration of Letter of Interest from Neighborhood Renaissance for Two CRA Owned Single - Family Lots on the Model Block Ms. Brooks explained she received letter of interest to purchase two lots the CRA owns on the Mendel Block from Neighborhood Renaissance. This organization had received two grants for public improvements within the Model Block Project. They want to put two houses there per the design the City has. The fee was for $10 and the City was selling lots for $10. The house costs more than they would sell for and Neighborhood Renaissance will obtain a subsidy. The Board just approved two lots to the Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corporation for the same amount. Motion Mr. Hay so moved. Mr. Merker seconded the motion to proceed and sell the property for $10 each to Neighborhood Renaissance. Ms. Brooks explained they will have to wait for the 30 -day notice on one of the properties to expire and they will bring back a purchase and development agreement. Attorney Duhy suggested the motion would be to approve and enter into negotiation for the sale of the properties to Neighborhood Renaissance to come back to the Board and both Messrs. Hay and Merker agreed with the amendment. Mr. Fitzpatrick had a problem with taxing people that subsidize single family homes. He thought single- family homes were a luxury in South Florida and a better use would be townhouses. He commented he could not support the request. Vice Chair Casello received confirmation they were assembling land for the Model Block Program. He thought it; would be wiser to wait until they acquired more parcels and then make an informed decision instead of developing it one piece at a time. Mr. Merker would like to see it developed as did Mr. Buchanan. Mr. Fitzpatrick agreed with the Vice Chair and 7 Meeting Minutes CRA Board B oynton Beach, Florida May 1, 2015 noted developing four properties would look good, but they are driving up the price to purchase more land. Mr. Hay favored moving forward with the sale as did Chair Taylor. The motion passed 5 -2 (Vice Chair Casello and Mr. Fitzpatrick dissenting.) B. Consideration of Change to Policy for Approval of Release of Invitations to Bid, Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals for CRA Board Budgeted Project or Maintenance Items. Ms. Brooks explained this was not a written policy of the CRA, but it was a practice to write an RFP or RFQ for items in the budget or for maintenance which added additional time to the process. They want to emulate the City and write an RFP, Invitation to Bid or an RFQ, and bring the most qualified, responsive bids back to the Board for consideration. This streamlined the process, particularly on maintenance. Mr. Fitzpatrick requested alerting the members through the weekly meetings or the agenda that an RFP, RFQ or Invitation to bid was sent. By consensus, the members agreed to implement the practice. C. 'Consideration of Systems Audit and Direct Incentive Funding Agreement (DIFA) Payment Releases to Hart Seabourn Cove, LLC for the properties known as Seabourn Cove — Phases I & II. Ms. Brooks explained Seabourn Cove was a multi - family project on South Federal Highway. In order to receive the DIFA payment, Seabourn Cove had to submit the results of a third party random check of units in each building to ensure it functions at the energy efficiency level it was supposed to as specified in the agreement. The results are forwarded to the Chief Building Official Andrew Mack for review, and then he sends a letter to CRA whether it meets the guidelines or not. If approved, a DIFA payment of $348,950 for Phase I and $153,070 for Phase II would be made. Seabourn Cove met the criteria, but Board had to approve payment. Motion Mr. Merker moved to approve the payment. Mr. Hay seconded the motion that unanimously passed. D. Consideration of Dates for CRA Budget Meeting August 5 th and August 6 at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse was suggested for the Budget Meetings. Mr. Merker commented he was not available on August 5 th Motion Mr. Hay moved to have on the meeting on August 6 Mr.. Merker seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 8 Meeting Minutes CRA Board B oynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2015 E. Comments by Board Member McCray. Mr. McCray explained the members should have received a letter indicating he opted not to meet with the CRA Director anymore. He explained this was his choice and he receives the agenda and agenda package. He advised it was not productive for him. At the last two meetings, there was supposed to be information given to the members dealing with the Little House and the Ocean Avenue project. He questioned why the members did not receive certain information. When he inquired about it, the information was supplied the next day. He felt this was lacking when they pay the Executive Director $126,884 a year to ensure they are up to date as stated in her contract. Mr. McCray explained he did not think they were getting the best bang for the buck. At the second meeting, the Board was inundated again by individuals wanting to purchase the property and the audience laughed thinking what was the Board was doing? He felt bad. Mr. McCray commented Ms. Brooks' contract was up in October of this year and he represents District Il. When it comes to the CRA, unless there was a 360 degree turn, he advised he would not vote to renew Ms. Brooks' contract or for a raise for her. XV. Executive Director's Report A. New Businesses in CRA District Ms. Brooks announced there were four new businesses. She announced the Gulfstream Auction Gallery in Ocean Plaza, the Georgia Shoe Repair was moving from Delray Beach to Ocean Plaza and staff was seeing a lot of businesses moving from Delray Beach and the Downtown to Boynton Beach. XVI. Future Agenda Items XVI. Adjournment There being no further business before the Board, Chair Taylor properly adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Al g # { p Catherine Cherry ki Minutes Specialist 051315 9