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Minutes 04-07-16 MINUTES OF THE CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL • 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD., BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016, AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Linda Cross, Chair Vivian Brooks, Executive Director, CRA Robert Pollock, Vice Chair (arr. 6:08 p.m.) Tara Duhy, CRA Attorney James DeVoursney Michael Simon, Assistant Director, CRA Brian Edwards Theresa Utterback, CRA Development Paula Melley (arr. 6:15 p.m.) Services Specialist Thomas Murphy, Jr. Susan Harris, Finance Director for CRA Mona Laventure, Prototype, Inc. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Roll Call . Roll was called and it was determined a quorum was present. III. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda — None B. Adoption of Agenda Motion made by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. DeVoursney, to adopt the agenda as presented. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. IV. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Advisory Board Minutes 3/3/16 Motion made by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. DeVoursney, to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2016, meeting as presented. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. V. Information Only • Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida April 7, 2016 A. Response to Advisory Board Member Questions Regarding CRA • Finance Chair Cross was surprised there were 68 questions, and thanked Ms. Harris for her time answering all the questions. B. Financial Report for Period Ended March 31, 2016 Susan Harris, Finance Director, reminded the Board that the fiscal year ended on September 30, 2015. She explained that a printout of the general ledger goes to the CRA Board each month. Ms. Harris explained the report, noting there was nothing unusual that needed to be brought to the Board's attention. VI. Old Business — None VII. New Business A. Overview of CRA Finance and History of CRA Funding — Where does the money come from and where does it go? Ms. Harris gave a PowerPoint presentation that explained in more depth the sources and amounts of revenue. Highlights included: • Estimates from property appraiser regarding assessed values within CRA • o Base year valuation • Influence of millage rates • History of assessed property values in the CRA and the Tax Increment Revenue • Values went back up in 2013 and 2014 due to new developments coming in and property values starting to increase • Overview and estimates for 2015 and 2016 • Will work on the budget with the Board inJuly • Receipt of Tax Increment checks from City and County in December • Three funds: o General — for administrative, office', personnel, etc. o Project — redevelopment projects, design, engineering, etc. o Debt - service — two bond refundings, one in 2012 and 2015 — will save $4.4 million • Debt service will expire in 10 years (refunding did not extend the period) • Received $28 million in bond proceeds • [Unable to hear persons speaking — microphone off for Chair] • Sources o Tax increment revenue $9.3 million o Marina rent and fuel sales of $1.1 million • Uses • o Debt service $2.1 million (mandatory paid annually) 2 • Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida April 7, 2016 o Direct Incentive Funding Agreements (DIFA) $1.2 million (mandatory paid annually) • o Operating expenses $2.1 million o Marina $1.1 million • Always make money on it, but it is budgeted flat o New projects and ongoing projects $3.8 million • General Funds Budget o Marina, debt - service, operating expenses, transfers to project fund o Operating expenses • The 21% on the pie chart is an overall number • There is a lot of business at the new fuel pumps at the marina and they also receive 10% of proceeds from the store • Expenses went up for the marina (insurance, etc.) • CRA contributed to the employee health care savings accounts (they follow what the City does) — but employees share the burden of the cost Discussion ensued on how employees will be able to pay for their health care, especially with regard to high deductibles. Ms. Harris said it would be a discussion at the City Commission when they review the budget. She said the City does competitive bidding for the health insurance (also dental, vision, and life) contract annually. Ms. Harris continued her presentation: • Project Fund — total of $7.6 million • o New Projects and DIFA payments are $5 million o Ongoing and roll -over projects account for $2.6 million • Property acquisition money - $927,000 • Economic Development Grants - $650,000 • Boynton Beach Boulevard Design - $300,000 • Fourth Street Parking Lot - $251,000 • Renovation grant • Town Square project • Plan Updates (consolidation) o DIFA ($1.2 million) • Casa Costa • Wal -Mart • Seabourn Cove • Cornerstone the Preserve o New Projects • Model Block • Community policing innovations • The Cottage District • District Clean programs o Other — marketing, special events, business incubator project • • 3 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida April 7, 2016 Mr. DeVoursney was curious where the open space was at the marina, and Ms. Brooks • explained there will be a. shaded area with seating where a two -story green building used to be (the first right turn off Ocean). Ms. Brooks advised they would have two officers on foot and on Segways in the Heart of Boynton on Martin Luther King Boulevard. They hope to foster improved community relations. Ms. H arris returned to her presentation as follows: • Debt service overview o Savings o Bonds Refunding in 2015 o Reports • Reports and compliance requirements • o Monthly budget report o Audit • Onsite field work for the audit occurs in August and November • • Everything (not just finances) is audited • Audits have been very good the past seven years • Use a different auditor than the City does (have CRA and government experience) o Annual Report • B. New Development Project — Ocean .Once Development — 222 N. Federal Highway Ms. Brooks advised that the site (on the corner of Ocean and Federal Highway) is owned by Mr. Davy Camalier, who would like to develop a project using CRA land on the north corner of Boynton Beach and Federal Highway, about .5 acre. Mr. Camalier is proposing a 1.9 -acre project. The CRA property is appraised at $460,000 and is not buildable. Mr. Camalier presented a letter of intent to request the property for $10.00, and the Board accepted the offer. Right now the project is in limbo, since the City cannot review the site plan because he does not own it yet, and the CRA cannot sign off on the application because the timeline has not expired for the notice of intent to dispose of the property. Ms. Brooks continued that Mr. Camalier plans to build an eight -story residential building with a parking structure. She said the project meets height and density requirements with regard to the Federal Highway Corridor Plan, but they have a parking issue. Ms. Brooks emphasized that the CRA would never give a property to someone without the assurance that there would be a project there. She said the project would not be on the entire Bank of America site. She added they are trying to reserve the east half of the site. • 4 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida April 7, 2016 C. New Development Project — Riverwalk —1532 S. Federal Highway • Ms. Brooks advised that this project is on the southeast corner of Federal Highway and Woolbright, the former Winn Dixie site. Several businesses on the site have long -term leases, which is problematic as far as the site plan is concerned. Walgreens also has a protected parking field. The actual developable area is not the full 9.86 acres. Ms. Brooks stated that the developer is proposing 328 units; under the Federal Highway Corridor Plan, they can request a rezoning to Mixed Use Low Three and Land Use Change, which would give them 398 units and 75 feet of height with 7 floors. They are adding new commercial on Federal Highway, and a public accessible waterfront boardwalk along the Intracoastal that will have a permanent public easement. Due to architectural elements, the building is at 105 feet, 30 feet above the limit. They may apply for an exception. Ms. Brooks reported that the project has been reviewed by staff and has to go back for another review due to the large number of comments. In response to a question, Ms. Brooks said the project is totally private, and the CRA has not been asked for money. Ms. Brooks commented that it is a rental community, very high -end. , She explained that the condo market is hard for the buyer, since many pay a very large cash deposit. Mr. Edwards was curious what is meant by the project "going back to staff." Ms. Brooks • Y p J 9 9 clarified that when a project goes to staff, it is reviewed by many different departments, each of which can submit comments. The comments go to the developer, who then has to submit back to the staff with replies. Ms. Brooks said that he could attend the City Commission meeting and give comments there. She said they want the property to be developed because it has been undeveloped for so long. Ms. Brooks stated that the project is under density. Chair Cross reminded the Board that they are an advisory board to the CRA Board. It is not the purview of this Board to meet with developers — staff takes care of that. The CRA Board also meets with the developers. Ms. Melley had questions about the role of the advisory board. Attorney Duhy clarified that the CRA has regulatory authority to some extent, to make recommendations to the City about what they ultimately approve and do not approve, the site plan, and land use process. Those site plan processes are quasi - judicial — a certain procedure needs to be followed by the City. ' Recommendations by this Board need to be made to the CRA Board, not the City. She emphasized the importance of staying within the parameters , as a public body. 110 5 • Meeting Minutes C' .,, Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida April 7, 2016 Ms. Melley wondered how the Board would advise the CRA Board on projects on which • they are not informed. Chair Cross responded that the process has not gotten that far yet. At this time, the project.is still in its infancy and is for informational purposes. Ms. Brooks . clarified that the project will not be going to the CRA Board for recommendation, because it is not required to do so. The reason for presenting this project is to let the Board know there is a plan in place and inform them of the particulars. D. Major Modification Project — 480 E. Ocean Avenue Ms. Brooks said there was a small house (at 1 and 1 that was set to be demolished, but was found to be very solid so it was moved instead. It has been rehabilitated into a small restaurant and sold to Ocean Pride LLC, who will lease it Lisa Macado (from the Living Room). There will be some remodeling done to add some square footage, and the property is already in for site plan review. Ms. Brooks mentioned that 211 East Ocean Avenue, which the CRA also owns, has submitted for site plan approval for a BBQ and beer place. [Unable to hear person speaking — no microphone] E. Review of CRA Board Meeting Agenda for 4/12/16 • Mr. Edwards wondered if the CRA was oin to receive the same information, on 9 9 Riverwalk that this Board discussed, and Ms. Brooks answered affirmatively. VIII. Public Comment Tom McClure, '2004 S Federal Highway, said he is the President of the Boynton Coalition for Responsible Development. He stated that they formed five months ago to address Riverwalk Plaza, and 5,000 residents have joined. On March 30, over 300 people met with the developers and expressed concerns about the height, density, and the project overall. The speakers said they were asked by the City to build the 10 -story building and had spent over $300,000 to develop the plan. They said if the residents continued to "push them," they would put in a low -grade grocery store and have them sign a Tong -term lease. Mr. McClure said the residents hope that the developer will come up a new proposal that is responsible. He said the current project does not fit the community. Harry Woodworth, 685 NE 15 Place, spoke as President of the Inland Communities Association (INCA). He said even though the project is not in their area, they care about the way it was done. He claimed that the project does not apply to any plans that exist for the area, and "nobody" wants the project that the developer has been promised by the City leaders. Mr. Woodworth asserted it was a back -room deal. He said this type • of dealing has to stop. 6 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida April 7, 2016 IX. Future Agenda Items: A. Overview of Capital Projects and Private Projects — past and present Ms. Brooks said Mr. Simon will do a presentation of a series of projects that have been done or are underway, and of private projects that have resulted from the adopted CRA plans. She said they will be communicating with the newly elected officials in a development workshop. Chair Cross asked about preparations for the budget meeting, and Ms. Brooks said they usually get preliminary numbers by the end of May. The number is revised downward by the end of June. Ms. Melley asked what the timeline was on the 222 Ocean Avenue piece of land the developers are wanting to acquire coming before the CRA/Advisory Board for the CRA. Ms. Brooks replied it is supposed to come in May, but given the deficiencies in the site plan, she doubted that was going to occur. Ms. Melley thought the Board had an opportunity to serve as an intermediary and a very neutral zone; they have a right and obligation to add agenda items that are sensitive to the community, which could also potentially help the developer. Motion made by Ms. Melley, seconded by Mr. Edwards, that the Board does not just say that this is just informational only; the Board takes this opportunity and starts • engaging these people in the process. Chair Cross asked if there was an opportunity for the Board to have a presentation, to which Ms. Brooks replied affirmatively. 'She wanted to find an appropriate representative to speak. Ms. Brooks advised that now was probably not a good time to have a presentation, but May might be better due to progress on the plans. However, due to design changes, that may be too soon for both the 222 Ocean Avenue project and Riverwalk. Attorney Duhy advised that if the Board wishes to make a request of staff to add items to the next agenda, a formal motion is not required. The formal motions are for items on the agenda that require action. Ms. Melley withdrew her motion. X. Adjournment Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. [Minutes prepared by J. Rubin, Prototype, Inc.] 7