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Minutes 12-08-15MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015 AT 6:30 P.M. IN CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Jerry Taylor, Chair Joe Casello, Vice Chair Mack McCray David Merker ABSENT: Mike Fitzpatrick I. Call to Order Chair Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. Invocation and Pledge to the Flag Vivian Brooks, Executive Director Tara Duhy, Board Counsel The Invocation was made by Mr. McCray who led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. III. Roll Call Roll call revealed a quorum was present. Chair Taylor advised Mr. Fitzpatrick was out of the country. IV. Legal None V. Agenda Approval: A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Mr. McCray moved to approve. Mr. Merker seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 8, 2015 VI. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff: A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda Items Mr. McCray advised on Saturday he received late information that the parade was cancelled. After considering the weather and the risk it would impose, he thanked City staff for cancelling the parade and thought the City exercised good judgment Mr. Merker noted this was the second day of Hanukkah. He commented on Hanukkah and Christmas and explained when he was in school, he was off for both Jewish and Christian holidays. He thought the holidays bring people together. He wished all a healthy, Happy Hanukah, and with the upcoming Christmas holiday, all peace and tranquility. Chair Taylor and Vice Chair Casello had no disclosures. Ms. Brooks advised she and Mike Simon met with Tom Prakis representing developer Bruce Kaplan on the 211 E. Ocean project. She informed the members this item would come before the Board in January. They were moving forward with the project and would apprise the Board on their progress. Vice Chair Casello inquired about the Little House and learned they want to enclose and air condition the porch so they can use it in the summer. Mr. McCray advised he could not attend the tree lighting on December 9th. He asked if the Police would remove the CAT van from the parking lot. Ms. Brooks advised an email was sent to City staff and the Police Department to move vehicles. B. Informational Announcements VII. Announcements & Awards: A. Tree Lighting & Concert Chris Burdick, CRA Special Events Coordinator, advised due to the weather, the Tree Lighting was moved from last Friday to Wednesday night commencing at 6:30 p.m. The event was shortened by one hour due to it being midweek and to accommodate the neighbors. The location remained the same. Santa will arrive via fire truck just before the Tree Lighting, and Solid Brass will perform immediately after. Food and beverages from local vendors, retail vendors and children's activities would be available as would a super slide, bounce house and rock climbing wall. Elves will be on a smaller stage with a photographer onsite to take photos that will be posted online. The event will end at 9 p.m. Chair Taylor noted the parade and tree lighting had been held on the same night K Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 8, 2015 in the past, and he had received comments from citizens they did not like a split event. He suggested next year they hold the events together. B. Holiday Boat Parade On Friday, December 11th, the 44th Annual Holiday Boat Parade will take place. The official viewing area is at the Boynton Harbor Marina. That portion of the event takes place at 5:30 p.m. with live jazz band, Route Blue, and a visit from Santa, face painting and balloon artist activities for kids. Judging will take place at Two Georges. Attendees were encouraged to bring unwrapped gifts for the Toys for Tots program. There is free on-site parking at the Bank of America lot on E. Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway. The parade starts at the Lantana Bridge at 7 p.m. and would continue through to the Delray C-16 Canal. Mr. Burdick anticipated the festivities would conclude by 9 p.m. Last year, there were 37 boats enrolled. This year there were 35 boats. Any boats that did not make the deadline could participate in the parade, but would not be judged. C. Happy Hour Thursday — Music on the Rocks Mr. Burdick announced this event would be on Friday December 18th and noted there was a misprint. The November 20th event featured Making Faces. The concert had been postponed due to rain the month before. They partnered with the Food Truck Invasion and about 300 people attended. Mr. Burdick anticipated attendance would grow each month. December 18th would feature the Intoxicators and there would be a different assortment of food trucks. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and has free onsite parking. January 15th would feature Pocket Change in partnership with the MLK Celebration and festivities. February 19th would feature Funkabilly Playboys. On March 18th, Professor Pennygoode's Mighty Flea Circus will perform. April was to be determined and on May 20th, Grinder Nova will perform. The June 17th band was also to be determined. D. Movies in the Park The next Movies in the Park would be held on New Year's Day, featuring Gremlins, which received a favorable response when they announced the movie. Attendees should bring beach chairs and blankets. The CRA partnered with local businesses that provide gift certificates that are given away at the end of the event. Ms. Brooks noted this is a family -friendly event that falls on New Year's Day. Chair Taylor thought they may not get any kind of turnout. Mr. Burdick advised they hope for good weather and the event is a way to calm down after the holiday season. Footloose would be viewed in February; ET in March; Ghostbusters in April; Labyrinth in May; and Beetlejuice in June. Vice Chair Casello noted last year they spoke with boat captains about moving the boat parade from a Friday night to a Saturday night to give more time to decorate the boats. He asked if there was any further dialogue. Ms. Brooks explained they were trying to be considerate of Delray Beach because they have their holiday parade on Saturday. They 3 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 8, 2015 were only coordinating with them, not marketing with them. So far they are keeping the parade on Friday. Vice Chair Casello asked if there would be greater participation if held on a Saturday and Ms. Brooks responded that was the feedback they received. It is a lot of work to decorate the boats and it was up to the Board. Vice Chair Casello thought it warranted further discussion down the road. Mr. Merker recalled last year a person appeared but they never heard anything further from him. not spending any money to continue the parE explained they leave it to the discretion of the ce Delray offers prizes to go farther south, that i coordinate with them. Chair Taylor pointed out Boynton Beach went out of its way on this matter. before the Board to help raise money, Mr. Burdick pointed out the CRA was de into Delray Beach. Ms. Brooks ptains to go past the Boynton area. If s up to them. They were trying to the Delray Beach Mayor was aware Chair Taylor commented a suggestion was made for parade participants to submit photos online to the Communications Coordinator to be judged and give some type of award for the best floats or bands because people worked hard and the Christmas parade was cancelled. It was a good way to acknowledge their efforts. VIII. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of Minutes — CRA Board Meeting November 10, 2015 B. Approval of Period Ended November 30, 2015 Financial Report C. Monthly Purchase Orders D. Approval of Commercial Construction Incentive Grant Funding Adjustment for Hour Cucina, LLC IX. Pulled Consent Agenda Items: Motion Mr. McCray moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Chair Casello seconded the motion that unanimously passed. X. Information Only: A. Public Comment Log B. Marketing and Business Development Campaign C. 2016 CRA Holiday Schedule XI. Public Comments: (Note: comments are limited to 3 minutes in duration) 2 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 8, 2015 Steven Grant, NE 3`d Avenue, asked if the CRA could add more trash cans and cigarette disposals and noted there was one on the corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway at CVS. He noted there were multiple trash and cigarette receptacles on Ocean Avenue, but Boynton Beach Boulevard has more foot traffic. Ms. Brooks advised there is a line item in the budget for a clean program and she was working with Public Works to determine the coverage area. She noted MLK Boulevard was included. Mr. Grant saw the 2008 CRA Master Plan online and asked if there was an update. Ms. Brooks responded that was the Downtown Vision Master Plan. Currently, staff was working with the City and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council on a Consolidated CRA Plan. She noted they have the Federal Highway Corridor Plan, the Ocean Avenue Plan, the Downtown Vision and Master Plan, the Heart of Boynton Plan and it would be difficult for developers to know what plan to use. This would make it easier for developers and investors to understand what was wanted. The Plan will immediately advise interested parties, by finding a parcel on the map, about the permitted density, height and kind of development that was wanted. There would be a public meeting on March 2nd about the Plan. In response to Mr. Grant's question about the CRA's sustainability efforts, Ms. Brooks explained they partnered with the Housing Group on the Seaborne Cove project in 2012 or 2013. It is the largest multi -family green project in the USA, which the City and CRA are proud of. The project saves a lot of water and electricity for the City, State and residents. She explained they were partnering with 500 Ocean to do the same thing. She also noted the City has an online program to retro fit older buildings. No one else coming forward, Public Comments was closed. XII. Public Hearing: None XIII. Old Business: A. Consideration of Purchase and Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for Two CRA Properties Located in the Model Block Project Chair Taylor presented the item. Ms. Brooks explained the Model Block project is in the Heart of Boynton Plan update. It is a partnership between the City and CRA to revitalize an entire block along the west side of MLK Boulevard and NW 11th Avenue. The scope of work included building new single-family homes. The City and CRA own lots there and were improving the streetscape, providing new utilities on NW 11th Avenue, and creating an extension so traffic from Poinciana Elementary School does not back up onto Seacrest. The two homes constructed on MLK Boulevard and 10th Avenue were sold and two more were under construction. �1 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 8, 2015 On October 13t", the Board authorized a Purchase and Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach to construct two single-family homes on CRA vacant lots, adjacent to each other. They had to wait for the Notice of Intent to Dispose of Real Property procedural requirements to expire. Staff anticipated the homes would be completed within 13 months of the agreement, which has a reverter clause if Habitat for Humanity could not complete the homes. Since the CRA owns the property, there are no ad valorem taxes coming to the CRA. Previously, the ad valorem taxes were $205 annually for the vacant lot and $1,200 from the single-family rental home. Taxes from the Ocean Breeze West development for the two completed homes were $2,000 per home annually. Ms. Brooks recommended approval of the agreement with Habitat for Humanity for the two single-family homes. The design schematics were included in the meeting materials. Motion Mr. McCray moved to approve. Vice Chair Casello seconded the motion. Vice Chair Casello inquired, with all the partnerships they have had with Habitat for Humanity, if they ever used the reverter clause and learned they did not. The motion unanimously passed. B. Consideration of Amendment to Purchase and Development Agreement between the CRA and RUDG, LLC for the Ocean Breeze Site Motion Mr. McCray moved to approve. Mr. Merker seconded the motion that unanimously passed.. C. Consideration of Execution of Local Government Verification of Contribution — Grant Form for the Ocean Breeze East Project to RUDG, LLC in the Amount of $493,944 Motion Mr. McCray moved to approve. Mr. Merker seconded the motion. Mr. McCray explained Tax Increment Financing funds would be used. Ms. Brooks pointed out it was a different pool of money they were applying for. If successful, the TIF agreement would become effective. The motion unanimously passed. D. Consideration of Amendment to Purchase and Development Agreement between the CRA and Housing Trust Group for the MILK South Site [:1 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 8, 2015 Motion Mr. McCray moved to approve. Mr. Merker seconded the motion. This item was the same as the prior item. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed. E. Consideration of Execution of Loan Commitment Letter to Housing Trust Group for the MLK South Site in the Amount of $420,000 Motion Mr. Merker moved to approve. Vice Chair Casello seconded the motion. This was the same as item C. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed. XIV. New Business: A. Consideration of Purchase Agreement between the CRA and Mary and Woodrow Carrington for Property Located at 117 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. for the Model Block Project Chair Taylor read the agenda item. Motion Mr. Merker moved to approve. Mr. McCray seconded the motion. Vice Chair Casello inquired if they were paying the appraised value. Ms. Brooks responded they were paying 9% over appraised value. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed. B. 2016 CRA Board Meeting Dates Ms. Brooks noted October 11th is the beginning of Yom Kippur and they have a meeting scheduled. She asked if that would be an issue and learned it would. She suggested a meeting date of October 12th if the City Commission Chamber was available. Ms. Brooks also commented November 8th was Election Day, and she proposed to meet on Wednesday, November 9th. The Board agreed to the changes. XV. Executive Director's Report: A. Development Outreach and Contacts Ms. Brooks explained these were items she was working on with developers and investors in the various CRA areas. Mr. McCray asked when the Police Substation on MLK Jr. Boulevard would be operational and learned the substation would be painted the next week. They have been culling City Hall for furniture and received cooperation from City staff. She noted pest control was needed. Mr. McCray commented if the 7 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 8, 2015 funds were available, they should purchase furniture. The community wants a top notch program. Ms. Brooks understood and agreed. Ms. Brooks explained they will be ordering two Police segways. She met with Lt. Deale last week regarding scheduling. Mr. McCray inquired how and where they would store the segways and learned it depended on which model they would purchase. One model would fit inside the building, but the three -wheel model would not. The Police had suggested removing the keys and keeping them out front, however, the Board unanimously agreed they did not want the vehicles stored outside. Vice Chair Casello recalled staff was talking with a well-known hotel operator about a Boynton Beach location and inquired how the talks were going. Ms. Brooks responded they were planning to have a site visit to view various locations. The Board agreed this should be ardently pursued. XVI. Future Agenda Items: XVII. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Taylor properly adjourned the meeting at 7:04 P.M. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 12915 14