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Minutes 02-12-19 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE INTRACOASTAL PARK CLUBHOUSE 2240 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019, AT 6-30 P.M. PRESENT: Steven B. Grant, Chair Mike Simon, Executive Director Christina Romelus, Vice Chair Tara uhey, Board Counsel Justin Katz MaccCray Aimee Kelley 1. Call to Order Chair Grant called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Invocation Board member cCray gave the invocation. 3. Roll Call A quorum was present. 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Board Member cCray moved to approve the agenda. Vice Chair Romelus seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 5. Legal A. Discussion Regarding an Educational/Job Training Grant Attorney Kathryn Rossmell, of Lewis Longman and Walker, noted at their January 8, 2019 meeting, the CRA Board directed staff to explore the feasibility of developing an educational/job training grant with the CRA legal counsel. The CRA Board assigned this to the CRA Advisory Board for further discussion. Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 Attorney Rossmell informed the Board it was not one of the powers provided by the CRA to fund job training. Attorney Rossmell provided a memorandum. If the Board wishes to pursue this direction, Attorney Rossmell recommendation would be to seek an Attorney General's Opinion. This would not be binding, but it could be as persuasion in a court of law. Chair Grant indicated he would like to have an Attorney General opinion on this matter. CareerSource language could be used, because they receive the taxpayer funding, Vice Chair Romelus agreed with Chair Grant's translation of the request originally made by Board Member Katz. She believes this was the direction the Board would like to pursue to provide some type of funding for training for individuals to become job ready. Vice Chair Romelus was in agreement with the change in language to reflect this. Board Member Mcry stated it would help if they eliminated the word "grant". Chair Grant stated this would be in the elements of"economic development. This program would be similar to CareerSource Michael Simon, Executive Director CRA, responded if it was the Board's intent any funds provided would be for educational training. Chair Grant responded it was reimbursable, so the person makes a living wage, after that was paid by the business owner and the CRA would reimburse the company. Mr. Simon asked it would be reimbursement for the educational training portion. Chair Grant stated there was Comment from the Public. Linda Cross 625 Casa Loma Blvd, Unit 601, informed the Board the CRAAB reviewed this item and found this was not appropriate to use CRA funds. After reading the legal memorandum, which states this was a grant to a specific individual for education; this was not what CRA monies were to be used for. If you want to make a grant to a business to use for educational purposes for an individual, this would be acceptable. The issue was a grant to a specific individual was not allowed. If you are going to try to get an Attorney General opinion, change the language to provide funding to a company instead of an individual. Chair Grant replied the City of Boynton each gives out certain grants for hiring of new positions. This would be a contingency to other grant; it would not be an existing position but a new position. Attorney Rossmell suggested allowing legal to work with staff on the wording for the next month. Then the language could be sent for the Attorney General Opinion. 2 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 6. Informational It and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff: A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda. Board Member Katz had no disclosures. Board Member cCray had no disclosures. Vice Chair Romelus had no disclosures Board Member Kelley had no disclosures. Chair Grant attended the Rock the Plaza on February 9, 2019. He attended the Art Walk on January 19 and noted Boynton each Art District has monthly events. Chair Grant asked if the CRA was able to help with the monthly events. Mr. Michael Simon replied if the Board directed staff to do so, it could be done. Currently they only have funding to support one event. Chair Grant said having the sign made a big difference for the Art Walk. Mr. Simon said social media could be done on a regular basis. Board Member cCray stated since this event was going to different location, it has worked better and suggested making this permanent. Board Member Romelus agreed and said this provided exposure to the busineses. 7. Announcements and Awards A. In Culture - Art Walk on January 19th Recap Mercedes Coppin, Business Promotions and Events Manager, announced the CRA collaborated with the Art District for the In Culture Art Walk Event, which was held at 410 W. Industrial Avenue from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on January 19th. Food and art vendors were present. The CRA was happy to collaborate with the Boynton each Arts District. Parking was along Industrial Avenue on the shoulder of the road and in the warehouse parking lots. Ms. Coppins stated this was a successful partnership with the Boynton each Art District. There were Art exhibits, live music and food trucks. There were 250 visitors at the event. Provided survey results; 61% had never visited the Art District, 56% rated as excellent. B. Rock the Plaza on January 25th Recap Mercedes Coppin, Business Promotions and Events Manager, reported the event spotlighted the residential property and retail businesses. Estimated attendance of 100 people. Ms. Coppins said the weather influenced the attendance. Ms. Coppins provided survey results; 85% indicated intent to patronize a plaza business. 3 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 C. Rock the Plaza on February 9, 2019 Recap Mercedes Coppin, Business Promotions and Events Manager, provided an update on Rock the Plaza event at Ocean Plaza. This was a very successful business promotional event, estimated attendance of 250 people. Survey results indicates 38% had never visited the plaza, 85% planned to visit a restaurant within the plaza. Ms. Coppins indicated people were purchasing from the business owners and visiting with friends. Board Member cCray asked if it was more or moving the event from one location to another. Ms. Coppin replied it was beneficial to have the event at different sites around the City. Board Member cCray expressed the CRA was highlighting businesses within the community. Ms. Coppin replied having the event at different locations provided great exposure for local businesses. She spoke with attendees and was told they were not are of certain businesses in the City. 8. Information Only A. Public Comment Log B. Public Relations Articles Associated with the BBCRA C. CRA District Tour for New CRAAB Members 9. Public Comments Chair Grant opened public comments. No one else coming forward, public comments were closed. 10. CRA Projects in Progress A. Marketing and Business Development Campaign Michael Simon, Executive Director CRA, informed the board an advertisement was placed in the Coastal Angler Magazine which was a resource for anglers, boaters and conservationists and was the second largest free outdoor publication in the nation. The CRA placed one 1/4 page ad in February's Coastal Angler Magazine featuring the Boynton Harbor Marina "Commercial Dockage Available". Brian Smith, the Boynton Harbor Marina Dock Master, said the ad was generating several calls a week and attributing to the rental of two of the four slips they had available. 4 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 IMINEEMEME11� B. CRA Economic Development Update Michael Simon, Executive Director, indicated the CRA has awarded $650,000; there are now four new businesses that have located in the CRA district. C. Sara Sims Park Project Update Thuy Shuff, Assistant Executive Director CRA, provided an update on the construction at Sara Sims Park. The rough grading was 90% complete. Contractor was hauling excess fill from the site. The pavilions have been delivered. The purchase order for the bathrooms have been issued. The approximate start date was 8 week from the permit date of issue. Drainage was 100% complete. The sightscreen was being bid. The electrical bid has been awarded. The landscape and irrigation bid has been awarded. Board Member Mcry confirmed the site looks great. He inquired about the completion Date. Ms. Shutt replied the City Engineer stated May 2019. D. The Ocean Breeze East Project Update Michael Simon, Director CRA, provided an update on Ocean Breeze East, multifamily project. The project was currently in review. They have had submittal of the second round of comments. February 26, 2019 is the tentative formal site plan review by the Planning and Development Board. March 19, 2019 it would go to the Commission for formal site plan approval. Mr. Simon indicated Centennial Management Development Team and CRA staff will continue to or together to provide responses to site plan review comments generated by City staff. Chair Grant asked for the final number of units being built. Mr. Simon responded there would be 123 units. Chair Grant asked since Centennial received the 9% tax credit, they are not asking for any Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Mr. Simon replied Centennial was not asking for any Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Centennial paid $800,000 for the land. The CRA was obligated in the application for the 9% for $567,500 to be combined with the overall funding; the CRA has met their contribution match. There will be no annual TIF. 11. Consent Agenda A. Financial Report Period Ending January 31, 2018 B. Finance Department Purchase Orders for amounts exceeding $10,000 for the month of January 2019- one 5 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 12, 2019 Motion Board Member McCray moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Chair Romelus seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 12. Pulled Consent Agenda Iltems-None 13. Public Hearing-None 14. Old Business A. Audited Financial Statements - FY 2017-2018, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 Vicki Hill, Finance Director CRA, received a clear audit. This was the loth year. Board Member cCray inquired how much funds to be carried forward. Ms. Hill responded there were no unassigned funds. A cash analysis was done and the staff will bring that to the Board next meeting. There was a balance of$800,000. Vice Chair Romelus Romelus, thanked Ms. Hill and staff for their hard work. B. MLK Blvd Project Update Michael Simon, Executive Director CRA, informed the Board, Centennial Management Corporation (CMC) was selected as the developer for the proposed Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard project. He met with the Centennial Management team and reviewed the proposal. In addition to providing a conceptual design layout, the CMC proposal included several funding options for the projects. Paul BIlton, Centennial Management, General Manager, acknowledged he was here to answer any questions the Board may have. He explained the different options. Each have a different funding source. The first option was the mixed-use project, which was submitted with 124 affordable apartment homes. There will be a 5,000 square feet of retail development space. There will be a covered open breezeway. There would be private land to be acquired. CRA grant request was in CMC budget, requesting CRA submit to TIF about $873,000 for 15 years. There was no financing contingency, this was noncompetitive. Option 2 was the 9% tax credit with 124 affordable apartment homes, private land acquired, allows the developer to acquire the CRA land. This would be a competitive grant. No TIF was required. There was no financing contingency. Option 3, was the SAIL and the TI RF 124 apartment units, private land purchase. No CRA land purchase. There would be a CRA grant, and there will be TIF funding of 15 years. The SAIL would only allow for elderly tenants. 6 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 Option 2, the 9% tax credit would be the same as Ocean Breeze East. He wanted to remind the Board they were instructed to cut back on the funding alternatives. Those alternative are still available to the City. Board Member Katz indicated he would be in favor of going for the 9% tax credit, for two rounds. If Centennial Management Corporation was not successful, move on to the TIF funding. He was not interested in the SAIL for elderly only. Chair Grant stated he felt this was premature to discuss financing. He would like to have some public meetings. The Board choose CMC because they could build the project. The Board needed to discuss what the public wants to see on MLK Boulevard. They needed to fingure out what was going in there. There are 8 acres of land with different options. He would like to step back. CMC presented thirty different financing options. The Board can determine what was going on the property. He would like to have some charrettes with the public. Vice Chair Romelus, believed it was the best route to go after the 9% tax credit. She would like to trust them to go through the project. She was in agreement with Board Member Katz regarding the time limit. The application was due later this year. This gives the board time to have charrettes and come up with a project to get more community input. Board Member cCray said he was in favor of the 9%. When t CMC has the charrette please inform the public the name Wells Landing was from one individual, this was not the final name. Please stop advertising as Wells Landing. Chair Grant opened to public comment. Linda Cross, 65 Casa Loma Blvd unit 601, indicated it would have been helpful if the CRAAB had a look before coming to the CRA. She thanked Board Member cCray for informing everyone about the name of the development, and thanked Chair Grant regarding the development. There were many residential units and not enough commercial units available. She believes 5000 square feet of retail was not enough. Maybe Centennial could work with another developer to have more commercial units. Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27 Way, indicated Board Member cCray was spot on about wanting to have public input. She was worried about giving the land and money away. She does not think this was right. She understood that was the purpose of the CRA. She believed there are other projects that could be done. Please do not waste taxpayer's funds. Willie Akins 726 NE I Street, President of the Heart of Boynton, agreed with Board Member cCray this needed to be brought to the community so they could have input on what was needed in the area. There were other names for the development other than 7 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 Wells Landing. Mr. Akins said the community needed to see what was being done with the money. This was not just for today, but also for the future. Chair Grant said he would like the CRA to collaborate with Centennial to buy up those lands which was not on the plan. Because the CRA took time to choose them, they would need to work on those contracts for the space available. With the Board's permission, he would like to provide Mr. Simon the authority to work with Centennial. As an example, out of the $1.2M already there to help purchase the other properties. Chair Grant inquired the $1.375M was what Centennial Management Company was puffing in or the CRA portion? Mr. BIlton replied this was the anticipated acquisition of the private land, which was under contract at the beginning of the process. Excludes the Bells Market property. Chair Grant indicated he wanted to secure the properties when they could. Vice Chair Romelus wanted to emphasize the potential of collaborating with a retail developer. She understood Centennial has experience on the residential side of development. She has seen the mistakes, which could happen. In the example of Casa Costa, where a residential developer was given the leeway to create retail portions of a development, which are left vacant. She would like to have someone proficient in retail development to collaborate with Centennial. This should be something which the community would be proud. Vice Chair Romelus said do it right the first time. Adding a retail development partner was the right way to go. Board Member Katz explained increasing the commercial would increase the cost to the CRA. This was not just a project this was an entire street. He was hoping for more commercial. This was not the MLK project; this was the first step in the MLK project. Every building would not be commercial/residential. One building might be just residential there was a global plan versus the singular plan. Board Member cCray was in agreement with Board Member Katz. He does not want anything to hamper the project. There are other lots and properties that can go to retail. Board Member Katz stated the first time this item was discussed there was some push- back because of having very specific tenants. Vice Chair Romelus stated the Board was cognizant of the viability of the balance between commercial and residential. Whatever commercial comes in there should be viable to sustain the business. Chair Grant noted the Board recognizes, just because the CRA was giving money and land; the CRA should still have control and ownership aspect of the development. Board Member Kelley asked if there was a decision needed or was this an update. 8 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 12, 2019 Mr. Simon replied he has enough information on which direction to pursue. He was not sure he should not have submitted the financial structure. He stated there was mixed use aspect of the future building. Mr. Simon stated they were all on the same page. C. Discussion and Consideration of the CRA's Cottage District Infill Housing Project Conceptual Development Terms. Mr. Simon stated as instructed Neighborhood Renaissance Development, known as the Cottage District or the Collages at Seacrest had two successful meetings with the Development Department staff to provide guidance. They discussed the existing services affecting the proposed project. These existing conditions related to items such as, but not limited to, inadequate water and storm water service lines, sewer out-flow and inconsistent right-of-way widths. The plans contain approximately 30-34 single-family housing units, with attractive designs, a green space/park and streetscape elements consistent with the requirements such as garbage pickup, sewage, and fiber optic lines. Mr. Simon indicated there were many different styles, as they work with the developer to enter into an agreement. They spoke about separated green space being included in the community. This would cause many different issues of home ownership and homeowner association. Having a separate green space was an obstacle, which would need to be addressed. The funding of cash was $2.27M. The correct number was reflected in the spreadsheet. The 34 homes and the design and fees were provided. The internal infrastructure included outside of the boundary, which included upgrading, sidewalk replacements, which the City would be responsible. The developers cost included fees of $11.1 M, CRA land for $1.2 , funding requests of$2.57 . Total CRA contribution cash and land was $3.1 M. Mr. Simon stated the project developer would access a line of credit and build homes as they are sold. There was no funding to build all the homes. This would be a 2.5 year project. The cash investment and the land development would be made by the CRA. The development partnership was the funding of the land. There are many ways to address how to get money back. There was no urgency for this project. Board Member McCray indicated there was a discussion and there are several projects such as Town Square Project, MLK Boulevard, Ocean Breeze and the Cottage District on its way. Board Member McCray said the Board needs to look at the infrastructure, to make sure the lines are connected. Money was tight; the CRA will have a zero balance if they continue spending. Board Member McCray stated the CRA could not afford all of these projects. 9 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 Board Member Kelley stated the infrastructure needed to be a priority to get the sewer and water lines in place before anything was built. Maybe a year or two the Board could have another look. Chair Grant stated if we wait for three or four years, we do not know what will happen to the economic cycle. He was in favor of these homes. Asked if these new homes would use the new district water service verses using their own system. Alternatively, will they use the grey water available. His final input would be to move this sooner than later. The homes would not go very fast. Who was going to sell the houses; would it be the CRA or Neighborhood Renaissance. Mr. Simon replied it would be Neighborhood Renaissance. Chair Grant asked if Neighborhood Renaissance would set up the Homeowners Association. Mr. Simon responded yes. Chair Grant inquired was the CRA providing input regarding the HOA. Mr. Simon indicated certainly. Chair Grant would like to combine site plan A and B. instead of having a dead-end where the easement was, it would continue north, and it would have the driveways being east to west. It would be 3 to 4 houses facing the parking lot. There was a driveway where the easement was now located. Vice Chair Romelus was in agreement with most of what was said. In addition to what was being said, time was of the essence. Looking at some of the statistics; the medium home sale was $275,000, the medium rental was $1,950. The City of Boynton each have been building a lot of rental units. A listing of rental properties was provided in Town Square, 500 Ocean, One Boynton, River Walk, Ocean One as well as on MLK Boulevard. The City was building many rental units, but there are only a few options for homeownership. She believes that a community maintains its character and pride when they can say that they own something. If they want to speak of infrastructure, they can speak about the feasibility of the project. Vice Chair Romelus indicated the market was stable and now was the time to take advantage of that market. There were not many opportunities for home ownership. Vice Chair Romelus understands they are extended. The mission of the CRA was to remove slum and blight. Mr. Simon inquired if the Board was interested in reviewing some funding. Board Member cCray stated the City needs to be realistic. The City does not have that much money to go around. Town Square was just coming on. Infrastructure was what was needed before the City could move forward. If there was no urgency, then just wait until there was more money available. The Cottage District has been talked about for many years. There was a lot which needed to be done. Chair Grant asked what was needed from the Board tonight. Mr. Simon replied there are things which can be discussed with the City. All of these projects were on I st street and everything was connected. They are looking at three different projects. If the CRA has $1.6M which are set aside for MLK corridor, how much 10 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 12, 2019 025MOMMEM of that funding do you want to identify for the Collage District. If you like what you see, they can continue forward. Board Member McCray asked for input. Board Member Kelley questioned regarding the funding. It looks like all the funding was coming from us. In addition, the CRA was not recouping any of the funding. She did not see any land being sold. She would like to see some options of recouping some funds. The CRA seems to be gifting these homes. Linda Cross 625 Casa Loma Blvd, unit 601, suggested bringing this to the CRAAB for review prior to this being presented. The CRAAB could give recommendations. She agreed with the Chair it would be more to build in two or three years. It was hard to believe that the City of Boynton each does not have the infrastructure for 30 homes. With all the rental property, we cannot find the ability to build 30-35 house for single-family homeownership. The stability of a City was usually founded on single-family homeownership. She agreed with Board Member McCray the CRA has been talking about this project for many years. Ms. Cross suggested referring this to the CRAAB for review. She does not believe the City could not accommodate 35 houses on the grid. Vice Chair Romelus asked if the item could go back to the CRAAB and review this item. Chair Grant asked if there was that much of a demand for single-family home ownership. They are building new homes, which would be the first time in decades. Board Member McCray was in agreement with what was being said. The item needs to go back to the CRAAB Board. This was the reason it was created. Perhaps they could find a way to get this started. There was consensus for this item to go to the CRAAB. Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27 Way, suggested plan A. There needs to be some type of physical barrier. It would be great to have more trees as a barrier, art piece, or a cul-de-sac or some type of physical barrier. There are not many trees. She believes A was the best option. She liked the idea of single-family homes. Type B would become a speedway, to get around Seacrest. She believed it was very disjointed. They only have one green area. Michael Pecar, Real Estate Developer for Neighborhood Renaissance Development, stated the initial request was for $1.4M. After the meeting with City staff $500,000 additional funds were needed to support the project. These homes would be National Green certified homes. The homes would have porches, parking on the streets; this would be an old historic neighborhood. The reason for the lack of trees, plan A preserves parking on the street. 11 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 Chair Grant stated his comment was to combine the two plans. NE 4 to NE 5th Avenue. The road going from North to South, the houses are facing the road. Mr. Pecar indicated the original plan A, had many ways to get in and out of the community. Chair Grant said there are many ways to get out. With the dead-end, unless there are many barriers, people would use this as a cut through. Mr. Pecar responded there are other ways to address this issue. The house could be rotated the way in which it was discussed. There would be additional site plan discussion. Board Member cCray said since this was going back to the CRAAB, this was the second time he has heard the term reclaimed water.Tthe reclaimed water are what or we ready to hook up, would the City need to do to hook up, and what would the cost be to hook up. Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager stated reclaimed water is different from water and sewer. Utilities are issued for this area. This was a very old area; the infrastructure needs to be replaced. This project would not be responsible for 100% of the replacement. Utility looks as the overall area. Those are the numbers, which need to be worked through. Board Member cCray asked about the 1-cent sales tax. Could the City use this sales tax for this project? Mr. Groff responded there was some offsite work the City would like to do. Staff was working with the CRA staff to find the best way to fund this project. Board Member McCray asked if that information could be given to the CRAAB. Motion Board Member Romelus moved to assign to the CRAAB for review. Vice Chair cCray seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously passed. D. Consideration of Purchase and Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of South Palm each County for the CRA Owned Property Located at 110 NW 6th Avenue Motion Board Member cCray moved to approve. Vice Chair Romelus seconded the motion. Chair Grant inquired as to the amount for this project. Mr. Simon responded the CRA paid $10,600 for the lot, Habitat for Humanity of South Palm each was requesting the CRA provide the lot for$10. Which keeps the end product at an affordable rate for affordability. 12 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 Chair Grant asked if Habitat for Humanity would place the property in their Community Land Trust. Jeff Fengler, Habitat for Humanity 2705 NE 10 Street, Pompano Beach, FL, responded the property would go into a land trust. Habitat for Humanity has designed a three-bedroom, two-bath home, with a garage to fit that lot. There was a similar home Habitat built at 228 NW 6 Ave. Habitat strives to make the homes maintenance free and hurricane proofed. Mr. Simon informed the Board that Ocean Breese West was directly across the street from the property. Chair Grant asked if all the liens are paid. Did the CRA pay the City liens? Mr. Simon responded there are no liens on the property. No City liens were paid, they were forgiven. The CRA saved $1,000 on the quiet title pursuit. The timing was perfect. This was a good investment. Chair Grant indicated the property was acquired through tax deed. Originally, he was hoping to expand the Community Gardens. His request was for the $10. Habitat for Humanity helps the Community Garden to plant a tree and reaching out to the Boynton Beach Garden Club. Mr. Fengler indicated he received a call from one of his vendors offering a 15 Foot. Gumbo Limbo tree. Mr. Fengler indicated Habitat could transfer it to the CRA. Chair Grant replied that was not the issue. He did not believe the CRA does not have any property for the gumbo-limbo tree. Chair Grant stated he appreciates the offer. Habitat could reach out to the Garden Club. Chair Grant stated that he was requesting not demanding. So that there was some new funds to the Community Garden. He gave $500 of community support funds to the Community Gardens. They put in a nice walkway with those funds. Maybe they could get a bench to make it more attractive. Mr. Fengler stated he would get with the Garden Club to see what they can do Board Member McCray was not in favor of placing a bench there. This would create a place for the homeless. Make it a passive park. Chair Grant withdrew his request for a bench. He suggested placing a fruit tree. Mr. Fengler indicated he would work with the Garden Club. Vote Unanimously passed. Mr. Fengler thanked the CRA for its continuing support for Habitat for Humanity. E. Consideration of Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton each Inc.'s Grant Agreement for the Boynton each CRA FY 2018-19 (Fall) Nonprofit Organization Grant Program 13 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 12, 2019 Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve. Board Member cCray seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously passed. F. Neighborhood Officer Program 1st Quarter Report for FY 2018 - 2019 Motion Board Member cCray moved to approve. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. Board Member cCray indicated they were still waiting for the recommendation from Police Chief Gregory. Chair Grant wanted to thank the Heart of Boynton each Association for recognizing the Neighborhood Officer Program. Vote The motion was unanimously passed, G. Tree Lighting Information Michael Simon, Executive Director CRA, as directed by the Board, looked into the cost associated with having a more permanent wrapping of the Banyan tree trunks and branches in Dewey Park. The cost to was $5,500 to wrap both trees. If was important to note FPL charges $40 to $50 per month in addition each month for the electrical. The lights are not designed to last years. The Board would want to anticipate additional funding for strand replacement during the year. Board Member cCray was not in favor of this. This was for only one park. This was a cost which the CRA may not need to acquire. They could have holiday lighting only. Vice Chair Romelus asked what does Delray each lights differ from these lights. Could that potentially work? Mr. Simon replied the Board requested they look at the permanent lighting for the tree only. Noted they could look at lighting alternatives. They can accent the avenue in other ways. Delray each use LED wraps, not the single lighting for the trees. Vice Chair Romelus inquired if they could do something that was more cost effective. If something could be done for the avenue. Vice Chair Romelus was not in agreement with this item as presented. Chair Grant was thinking of option number two, getting the public comment on this item. He asked if there was a Rock the plaza on Ocean Plaza or Blarney Bash. He would like 14 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton each, Florida February 12, 2019 to see this moving forward. Chair Grant asked how much money was spending on Blarney Bash. Mr. Simon replied the Blarney Bash has an estimated cost of$30.000. Mr. Simon stated it would be about $3,800 more for the extra lighting at Blarney Bash. Mr. Simon indicated this was up to the Board. Chair Grant stated that more people would want this and have this at different parks and different streets. Having lights at night would be great. Chair Grant said they could ask those at the Blarney Bash how they liked the lighting and if they would like to see more of the lighting year round, not just at Christmas. He would like to entertain a motion for option two in time for Blarney Bash. Board Member cCray asked if this would light the tree again. Chair Grant replied yes. Vice Chair Romelus noted her issue was there are several circumstances here that make this a precarious situation. Explained there was a possible increase of 25% increase to the Florida Power and Light (FPL) cost. There are different fees associated with this installation. The CRA was paying $45 per installer per hour, plus $75 per call. There are many fees. This would not just be the $3,800. She does not feel comfortable moving forward with this option. If this were a more permanent option to beautify the area, she would agree. Chair Grant indicated this could be the start of a permanent option. If the CRA have a permanent option, these costs do not go away, unless there was a warranty for the service and the products. Vice Chair Romelus stated these were individual single Christmas lighting. They are not the rope lights. Vice Chair Romelus wanted more information and directed staff to come back with more options. Chair Grant asked if Vice Chair Romelus wanted to make a motion for more permanent lighting for Dewey Park, a different area or getting more information. Vice Chair Romelus replied not just for Dewey Park but as well as along Ocean Avenue. The City will continue with Blarney Bash, and other events. She would like staff to come back with permanent options, which did not need to be replaced every six months Board Member Katz indicated he was in support of looking into this. He was not overly eager to jump into this. Over time it would be nice to have some lighting features. Per the Vice Chair recommendation, get a robust analysis. The City has the LED lighting in the ground. It required someone to turn each light on individually. HE agreed with looking into looking into this further. It would be a worthwhile investment to spice up Ocean Avenue. 15 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 12, 2019 Motion Vice Board Chair Romelus moved to direct staff to come back with additional information regarding permanent lighting, and have the ability for the lights to change color. Board Member Kelley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimously passed. 15. New Business A. Consideration of Grant Funding for the Boynton Beach CRA FY 2018-19 (Winter) Nonprofit Organization Grant Program Thuy Shutt, Assistant Executive Director, requested funding of $19,000 for the Economic Business Development category and award to the Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach for their Culinary Incubator training program. An additional grant was awarded to Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County in an amount not to exceed $75,000. This grant was being used for three single-family homes. Two of these units are villas, which was previously approved by the Board, but Habitat for Humanity were late in getting the construction started. Some of the funding from last year would be spent on those two units; the rest would be spent with this year's allocation. Ms. Shutts stated Habitat for Humanity was asking for three critical repairs to maintain the affordable housing in the Heart of Boynton, as well as funding the programs to help assist neighbors. They are producing new units and the maintenance of the unit. One of the families received a score of 95%. Ms. Shutt indicated they would like to have a motion to work with them and bring back a grant agreement. Vice Chair Romelus wanted to add to the grant. She understood people come out and help build the homes. How can the CRA potentially work with Habitat to train individuals on home building? Have it as a requirement to receive the funding they certify individuals. Ms. Shutt responded she does not know if Habitat can certify. Jeff Fengler responded they do not have a certification. It has to be a community effort, between the entities helping to find the volunteers. Habitat for Humanity was looking into becoming a school by coming to work on the job site. This was something which was something reviewed. Ms. Shutt stated the City of Delray Beach has this program working and was doing fine. There was a liability the City needed to consider. Mr. Simon indicated this could be for future grant offering. At this time the grants being offered does not have that requirement. In the future grant offering the Board could incorporate that requirement. Vice Chair Romelus,wanted to think outside of the box. She likes where Mr. Fengler was going with this idea. As the City gives these funds for non-profits, they provide opportunity for others. So they could change their situation. 16 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 12, 2019 Board Member McCray asked how much money was available in this account. Ms. Shutt responded $1,000. Board Member McCray stated if another entity came in for a grant, the CRA does not have any funds. Ms. Shutt responded this was just for the non-profit. They have another grant funding from the Economic Development grant for-profit. Board Member McCray asked if another non-profit came in would there be money available. Ms. Shutt responded they would not have any money for this current year. Mr. Simon stated they placed $92,000 in the account and there were two cycles and received only two applications. There were no more applications for non-profits. Ms. Shutt indicated the Board could allocated more funding. Board Member McCray asked if this grant was advertised, if another non-profit wanted some money, what could be done? Chair Grant said he was in favor of closing out the non-profits' grants for this year. They are not issuing another call for non-profits. Mr. Simon responded to Board Member McCray question, they could go out again. He does not want the Board to feel there could be other non-profits to apply for the grants. The Board can decide on any amount. Board Member McCray stated Habitat for Humanity does a great job. He was not in favor of giving all the money to one entity. He said since only two people showed up they gave it all to those two. Vice Chair Romelus, indicated Habitat for Humanity was awarded last fiscal year. She asked if there was a requirement for a yearly overview. Ms. Shutt- replied there was a report due yearly. Vice Chair Romelus understood they provide that information to the CRA, but the Board should have an update as well. Could the board have an overview of the money from each year, every quarter, which has been done? Ms. Shutt replied as part of the grant agreement, it has all the millstones. Last year was the first year, for the last two grant awards, for both the Community Caring Center and Habitat for Humanity received $40,000. Board Member McCray understood the Habitat for Humanity received $40,000, where was the report for this year? Ms. Shutt responded they were in their second quarter of reporting. This was being reviewed by the CRA. Board Member McCray stated they was giving money without the reporting. He did not receive the first report. They are already behind on the report. Motion Board Member Kelley moved to approve for the $75,000. Vice Chair Romelus seconded the motion. Vote 4-1 (Board Member McCray dissenting) 17 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 12, 2019 "EMMEMSEENIM Jeff Fen ler provided a verbal report. Indicated the repairs would go in and paint, install impact windows, upgraded landscapes. Board Member McCray responded this needed to be in a form of a report. Vice Chair Romelus asked if the $1000 would roll over to next fiscal. Ms. Shutt replied yes. B. 500 Ocean —Status of Retail Space Michael Simon, Executive Director, said there are three tenants, who have executed lease agreements. There was activity and some discussion. They are getting calls and showing the property. Vice Chair Romelus asked if the Economic Development Department was helping the local businesses to secure grants. Mr. Simon responded yes. C. Discussion and Consideration of Transfer of Vacant Lot located on NE 11 Avenue to the City. Motion Board Member McCray moved to approve with discussion. Vice Chair Romelus seconded the motion. Board Member McCray understood this lot was not buildable. Mr. Simon responded the vacant lot would be transferred to the City for the purpose of a right-of-way. Then the City will be determined if the property would be abandoned. Vote Unanimously passed. 16. CRA Advisory Board A. CRA Advisory Board Agenda- February 7, 2019. Chair Grant stated they have put the it on regarding the Cottage District. Asked if a discussion was included before ora r the charrette for the MLK project. Board Member McCray stated they needed to look at the MLK project as well. Chair Grant asked if he wanted this discussion before ora r the charrette. Board Member McCray responded before. 18 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 12, 2019 Motion Board Member cCray motioned to have the CRAAB look at the MLK corridor project along with a Charrette. Vice Chair Romelus seconded the motion. Vote Unanimously passed. Chair Grant stated he attended the Race to Equality Institute, held by Healthier Boynton Beach and Healthier Delray. He had an assignment for the CRAAB to do research regarding equality and make recommendations regarding such. Motion Vice Chair Romelus moved to approve. Board Member cCray seconded the motion. Vote Unanimously passed. B. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes — December 6, 2018 C. New Assignments 17. Future Agenda Items A. Discussion of the Goals and Objectives of the Neighborhood Officer Program for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. B. Consideration of Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Community Caring Center Boynton each, Inc. (CCC), for their property located at 145 NE 4th Ave, Boynton each, Florida. C. Consideration of a CRA Board Retreat 19 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 12, 2019 MEMIENE11111110= 18. Adjournment Motion Board Member McCray moved to adjourn. Board Member Katz seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. Queenester Nieves Deputy City Clerk 20