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Minutes 06-11-19 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE INTRACOASTAL PARK CLUBHOUSE 2240 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019, AT 6:30 P.M. Steven B. Grant, Chair Michael Simon, Executive Director Justin Katz, Vice Chair Tara Duhy, Board Counsel Mack McCray, Board Member Christina L. Romelus, Board Member Ty Penserga, Board Member 1. Call to Order Chair Grant called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. . Invocation Board Member Penserga gave the invocation. 3. Roll Call A quorum was present. 4. Agenda Approval Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda Chair Grant requested to add a discussion about Family Dollar to the Future Agenda. The purpose is to discuss what the CRA can do and what they learned about the process so it does not happen again. He wanted to reach out to the new owners to activate the area. Chair Grant added an announcement of the Food Truck Invasion as item 7C. Board Member Romelus wanted to add an open discussion regarding joint venture agreements to the Future Agenda. B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Board Member Romelus moved to approve. Board Member McCray seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes Community ev to ent Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL June 11, 2019 5. Legal None . Informational i . A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda Vice Chair Katz and Board Member McCray had no disclosures. Board Member McCray thanked Board Member Penserga for the invocation. Board Member Romelus had a brief discussion with Attorney Bonnie Miskel. Board Member Penserga met with leadership at the Community Caring Center. Chair Grant spoke with the Board of Directors of the Community Caring Center. 7. Announcements and Awards A. Rock the Marina & Lionfish Derby Recap Mercedes Coppin, Business, Promotions and Events Manager, reviewed the Lionfish Derby held on Saturday, June 15t. There was live music, displays from local businesses, and marine based non-profit businesses. Live gauge devices were used to track attendance. Forty-eight divers were out for about six hours to hunt invasive Lionfish. In total, 535 Lionfish were caught. In addition to working with dive charters, which operate out of the marina, the CRA collaborated with Fly and Flow Fitness who offered a donation based yoga class during the event. Four CRA District restaurants participated in a Lionfish dip contest. The event was one of the most engaging business development initiatives held. There were 267 individuals who voted for their favorite lionfish. The feedback was positive. The Marina Cafe indicated sales were up 80% from the Saturday before. Two Georges experienced a 30% spike from last year and the Boynton Beach Dive Center had $4,000 in sales on the date of the event. Chair Grant announced he participated as a diver and commented Lionfish is a very invasive species that eat young fish along the reef that clean the coral. If the algae overgrows the coral, it kills the coral. It was a great event and he hoped there would be future events. He appreciated the Board allowing them to have the diving tournament and he spoke to some of the vendors and indicated they would like to have another diving tournament to remove trash on the reef this winter. Board Member Romelus appreciated the measurable Ms. Coppin compiled about the impact the event had on the local businesses. She favored having like details at all the events. Board Member McCray thanked her for the report. Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton c , FL June 1 , 2019 Vicki Hill, CRA Finance Director, announced the budget dates starting July 9th at the CRA Board Meeting. Approved items would be reviewed by CRA Advisory Board on August 1St. On August 13t", the Board will review the budget and the CRA Advisory Board will review the approved information. The CRA Board will approve the final budget in September. There were no objections. B. Food Truck Invasion. Chair Grant announced The Food Truck Invasion just paid for the permit for the event on June 21St, at Harvey Oyer Jr., Boat Ramp Park. There will be seven different trucks. This is the first time they are holding a Food Truck Invasion at a park. He wanted the CRA to stop by so if the event is something they can pursue at other CRA Parks. The event will be held 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Parks normally close at dusk, but parks with lights close later. Board Member McCray wanted to ensure the Park Rangers was aware of the event. 8. Information Only A. Marketing and Business Development Campaign B. Public Comment Log 9. Public Comments Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, thanked the members who spoke to her students at the Memorial Day event. She had thank you letters the students wrote to the Board. She announced Boynton Beach has a French Open winner. Leila Fernandez won the Girls Junior French open. According to the article, Ms. Fernandez moved to Boynton Beach because of all the tennis courts compared to other cities. Ms. Oyer acknowledged the survey results for the last CRA event and noted Issues 1 and 2 for the businesses surveyed pertained to landscaping which she had repeatedly brought up to the Board over the years. She thought the City needed beautification. Minister Bernard Wright, spoke as a citizen and distributed information to the Board having to do with case law. He was trespass warned from a public park recently and announced he is at the park every day because a student was punched. He is on the Student Advisory Committee and he is always at both facilities. He witnessed something on June 6th because he had his grandchildren and his neighbor there. There was a swim lesson with young children and a parent did not like how staff moved a child to a side. Staff had a hard time handling the child as the child was rambunctious and the parent did not like it. It occurred at 5 p.m. and all went home. He thought it was over. The next day he brought his grandchildren to the pool and the hours were reduced from 5 p.m. to 4 p.m. because of the incident of the prior day. He told staff community time should not be reduced. The hours were approved by the City Commission. He wanted staff to call and 3 Meeting Minutes Community v to nAgency Board Boynton Beach, FL June 11, 2019 change the hours from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. There was yelling, but he did not feel he did anything to warrant being trespassed warned from a public facility that is paid for by his taxes. He thought there should be a procedure he could contest and it was punitive to him to do so without due process of law. He provided case law. There are liberty issues and the incident was captured on video. His grandson is traumatized and he wanted the trespass warning removed. Attorney Duhy pointed out this is a CRA Board and the Board is not authorized to take action on a City Commission matter. She advised the Board should not respond to the allegation. Mr. Wright commented it is an issue that needs immediate attention and the Board sits in a dual capacity. He did not want to subject himself to an arrest. Vice Chair Katz commented that if law enforcement sees fit to execute the law, the Board has no role. Barbara Benadin, 9873 Lawrence Road, inquired about summer internships in the Finance Department and asked whom to contact. Chair Grant recommended the individual send an email with a resume and they can send it to the City Manager and the Board Members. No one else coming forward, Public Comment was closed. 10. CRA Projects in Progress A. CRA Economic Development Update Michael Simon, Executive Director, reviewed new businesses in the CRA District. As of today, the CRA awarded $167,879 in economic development and commercial improvement grants. The CRA originally started the program with $554,356. There was a list of Board approved grantees. During May, there were five new businesses that got received a Business Tax Receipt from the City. He explained this does not mean they are open or operating; rather they have applied for a license from the City. Board Member McCray asked if the CRA businesses were advertised. Bonnie Nicklein, CRA Administrative Services and Grants Manager, explained both were grant recipients in the past. The businesses were in the CRA District and participated in the economic development grant program. B. Sara Sims Park Project Update Thuy Shutt, Assistant Director, advised curbing would begin at the park. The restroom building will be completed by the end of the month as well as the lighting and power. Next month the irrigation would begin and the landscaping installed. In July, the fence will be up and the irrigation will be completed by August. Reinstallation of the amphitheater will Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FIL June 11, 2019 start July 181 and staff will return to the Board next month with costs. The City Commission reviewed the cost for Homrich Corporation, who assembled the amphitheater at the May 8th meeting. Homrich was the lowest bidder. The community requested the amphitheater be erected on the south end of the park. The tentative completion date is in August. There will be an IT room for security equipment. Mr. Simon offered financial assistance if there is funding left from the Business Promotion and Special Events line item to make the opening of the park as spectacular as it can. Other entities would like to take part in making the opening a community event. Chair Grant noted St. John Missionary Baptist Church (SJMBC) has a Back to School Bash. He requested the opening not conflict with other activities. Chair Grant requested including as many non-profits as possible. Board Member McCray was not in favor of including SJMBC in the opening as the Church has the perception that nothing can happen in the community without them. There are many Houses of Worship. The Church can hold their Back to School Project themselves and what the CRA is doing for the community should be a separate item. 11. Consent Agenda A. Financial Report Period Ending May 31,; 2019 B. Finance Department Purchase Orders for amounts exceeding $10,000 for the month of May 2019 C. Approval of CRA Board Meeting Minutes - May 14, 2019 Pulled12. Items None. Motion Board Member McCray moved to approve. Board Member Penserga seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 13. Public Hearing 14. Old Business A. Consideration and Discussion of Utilizing Existing Educational/Job Training Resources Mr. Simon explained this item was returned to the Board to provide an opportunity for the Board and the public to continue exploring job creation, training and placement using for profit or non-profit agencies that provide services. The Board has worked with Mr. Corbin in the past. Ms. Simon advised Mr. Corbin has been a great partner to work with regarding the Social Media Outreach Program (SMOP). He is passionate about what he does and Meeting Minutes Community e vela nt Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL June 11, 2019 he provides solutions or programs. Mr. Simon requested he attend the meeting to review what CareerSource does and review programs that might be new to the audience. Michael Corbin, Assistant Vice President, Business Services for CareerSource of Palm Beach County, gave an overview of the United States and mega regions in the United States. There are 11 mega regions and Palm Beach County is one of them. It has over six million people. CareerSource of Palm Beach County completes to attract, retain and grow companies. In Palm Beach County, jobs are increasing. In the last nine years, 1.8 million jobs had been added to the State. The Palm Beach County unemployment rate is 3%, but there are pockets in Boynton Beach and other municipalities where the unemployment rate is much higher. CareerSource can account for traditional and non-traditional job placement and can track their salaries. He noted people are working part time, multiple and contract jobs. CareerSource tracks the economy, and is funded by the US Department of Labor. CareerSource receives money from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide training. Mr. Corbin explained an on-the-job training grant pays half of someone's salary for up to six months if the individual is training for a specific job in a full-time capacity with a permanent employer in the County. CareerSource provides funding for employee working training to assist employees move to the next level and for incumbent worker training, which provides customized training for an organization. When a business is looking for assistance for funding to train people, they should consider CareerSource because they have many grants including Veterans services to help veterans, their spouses and families gain employment. They have Youth and Young Adult Division, which focuses on 17-24 youth who enter career preparation classes, and paid a stipend and then placed as intern. They have grants for individuals who have disabilities and special needs. CareerSource goes into the prisons and jail to teach inmates skills, such as how to write resumes, assisting them with job searches. The government has spent a lot of money to get apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships started. CareerSource obtained two grants for aviation, aerospace and engineering and for the marine industry, which are two targeted industries in Palm Beach County. Boynton Beach High School has the Embry Riddle program and CareerSource has contacted them to court some of the students into the pre-apprenticeship program. Boynton Beach has a many aviation business. Mr. Corbin has someone on staff who will assist CRA businesses to complete the forms to take advantage of the grants. CareerSource will come to the business and fill out the paperwork. David Scott is working on project NEXT in Quantum Park. It will create 470 jobs. CareerSource allocated $120K to be used as an incentive to attract companies to Boynton Beach. Board Member McCray asked how CareerSource advertises the opportunities and learned they do a lot of social media outreach, which targets specific populations. Now that the Board knows about the program, they could spread the word. Ms. Nicklein will get a copy of the presentation. Mr. Simon advised the CRA could put the information on their website with link and social media. Board Member McCray thanked him for the 6 Meeting Minutes Community ev f n Agency Board Boynton Beach, L June 11, 2019 report. Mr. Simon commented Master Craft, as part of the Marine industry, had to create jobs as part of their funding. Master Craft can create an on the job training program and work with CareerSource for the funding. CRA businesses can double dip for funding. There are brick and mortar grants from the CRA for CRA Businesses and job creation grants from CareerSource. Board Member Romeius commented SMUP could help promote the dissimilation of information. She asked if the Building Department staff informs businesses obtaining Business Tax Receipts about these grants. Ms. Nicklien responded they do. They have brochures and Ms. Nicklein could add language to the grants next year that business owners should check with CareerSource prior to acceptance of CRA Grants. It will help create focal jobs. B. Consideration of a Purchase and Development Agreement with Centennial Management Corporation for the CRA's Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Corridor Redevelopment Project. Mr. Simon advised the item was a continuation of the contract for purchase and development with Centennial Management for the MLK Jr. Boulevard Corridor Redevelopment project. The item is a draft contract containing the details about the sale of CRA-owned parcels, the financing requirements and methods Centennial would use to fund the project. It contained a detailed description of the project, and information about what will happen if the contractor needs to terminate the project before the project is funded. Attorney Duhy explained the term sheet highlighted items that changed significantly. A funding option was added for the commercial component and the contract does not commit the CRA to any amount of funding because those costs are hard to ascertain. The contract contains an option for the CRA to determine how to continue to fund the construction or the operation and maintenance of the commercial component after Centennial is funded. Aside from approval of the overall agreement, subject to final legal approval, the only item remaining would be to provide information regarding a funding amount to repurchase properties acquire by Centennial. The Board would need to vote on an appropriate amount to complete the agreement. Board Member McCray noted the project was called Wells Landing. He pointed out anyone wanting naming Tights would need to approach the Board and pay for it. Mr. Simon agreed and commented the development does not have a name yet. The LLC on the contract is the name of the development company and not the development. Chair Grant was concerned about language at the end of Section 19 where commercial was added and the word "may." The CRA is selling $1.1 M in property for $10 and three to four acres in total. Chair Grant asked what the CRA would get out of the million dollars the Board is selling for $10. He thought the City would have to do a match funding for the 9% tax credit. Mr. Simon responded if it is required, Centennial will ask, but Centennial does not yet know the amount. There would be some amount needed. Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton c , FIL June 11, 2019 Attorney Duhy explained the provision would allow the CRAs to provide additional funding on top of what has been proposed to support the residential component. The commercial is still a required element of the project, notwithstanding whether or not the CRA gives additional funding. The commercial component is not contingent on this occurring. The reason the word "may" is used, is for it to be at the Board's discretion if it has additional funds to contribute towards the project for the commercial element. At that time, they can expand it, or abate rents as appropriate, but commercial is still a required element of the project. Chair Grant asked if Centennial receives 9%, and referenced the Ocean Breeze development who was getting $27M over 10 years to build a $25M development because the CRA sold them the land for $800K and gave them $567K for the 9% tax credit. Mr. Simon clarified. The CRA received $800K at the sale, and the CRA will use $567K of the $800K to act as a matching grant when the tax credit is released, and the funding is released and requested by the State. The four acres was below the appraised value. In February, Centennial received $212K from the County in impact fees. He thought the Board should have final approval over the commercial financing, similar to the design approval to ensure it is the best project they can build and not pocket excess money. He wanted to ensure Centennial is investing in the project and the Board will learn how much Centennial spent to acquire the other properties. If Centennial put in another$2M or$3M, the Board should be apprised of what they are doing and proceed to final approval. He wanted language to that effect reflected in the Purchase and Development agreement. He wanted the Board to review the final financing package and see what other tax credits are available to ensure the $212K. Mr. Simon clarified issuance of impact fee credits, or funding to pay for the credits, is money provided by an entity. It would immediately deduct from the permitting and impact fee that the State would provide. It would drop the States funding by$212K, which does not mean they would get an extra $212K. It is paid directly so when they adjust the bottom line of funding, Centennial is not walking away with additional funds. Ms. Shutt explained it evens out. It is only for that traffic zone. She could verify how much they would get, but she did not think they were receiving $212K. The allocation for Ocean Breeze East approved on February 5, 2019 was $106,399K. Chair Grant commented there was other funding available. Attorney Duhy noted Section 19, in the introduction to the three separate funding options, Legal could insert sentence to say "Purchaser shall have the following options to obtain funding for the project, "to add "upon selection of one of the funding options, the final budget shall be presented to the Board for their approval." The Board agreed. Board Member Romelus inquired what language would ensure, good faith participation from the local community to hire locally and getting local contractors to work with the developer once they go through the building and hiring process. Mr. Simon read the language in the contract that Centennial committed to as: "Prior to, and during construction of the project, Centennial shall host two job fairs; give priority to locally owned small businesses to participate during construction and include requirements in all contracts, the contractors and subcontractors make reasonable efforts to hire locally, and Meeting Minutes Community v l t Agency Board Boynton h, FL June 11, 2019 pay property management positions at a minimum of a living wage for Palm Beach County." Centennial also committed all of the State requirements from FHFC that attach to the 9% tax credits or any other ideas, concepts or items they can build off from what was being done for the Town Square. Vice Chair Katz asked if there was a way to compile a list of contractors from the various trades within the CRA that have BTR's to help with local hiring. Mr. Simon explained he could provide BTRs.by zip code. David Scott, City Economic Development Planner, will also make a presentation at the next City Commission meeting giving an update on the Town Square partners of who was hired and what percentage of hiring has occurred specifically for the Town Square Project. Mr. Simon commented they could not ask a developer to meet a threshold they cannot; they do not want to hinder the project. Board Member McCray requested Confirmation the development would use businesses in the City of Boynton Beach, not just the CRA District. Vice Chair Katz agreed. Board Member Romelus thought the Board should further research the developer meeting with CareerSource to see what partnerships can be created and find out what businesses are available. She wanted Centennial to create an apprenticeship program with CareerSource for the project. Mr. Simon spoke to a representative from Indeed job service.com. They are becoming more engaged with job fairs and publishing through Indeed. They are targeting trades and/or professionals for job fairs and finding it is working well. He sent the information to Mr. Scott today. Board Member McCray recalled there was a delay in building Sara Sims Park. He wanted to know the pros and cons of what will happen when using local vendors so they will not make the same mistakes. Attorney Duhy noted she needed a total amount to repurchase the properties and the CRA annual allotment for keeping the leasable commercial space at a sub-market rental rate. The Board should be willing to explore those options, whether it be the CRA absorbs the maintenance and taxes for the property and having some control over the rent. He advised Centennial was amenable to this and the Board could require a reporting. Vice Chair Katz queried if the CRA has to acquire property, if there was language in the agreement, which would not expose the CRA to repurchase the properties at purchase price plus extra. Attorney Duhy explained the CRA would pay back the contract price. There is a cap and the Board could remove the cap and say subject to CRA approval subject to availability. Current language focuses on a cap to protect CRA liability. Mr. Simon pointed out the termination paragraph. The termination would occur if the CRA initiated that after the exhaustion of the three funding opportunities over the course of two years. The decision is they get funding to pay for the project in whole, or they pay some and CRA pays some, or the CRA pays for a larger portion and Centennial finds other funding. The intent is to almost guarantee the project will come to fruition from a funding standpoint. The more general the clause, the better, subject to CRA approval, 9 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FIL Junell, 2019 Board Member Penserga was concerned local residents and businesses would be priced out of the storefront. He supported the CRA covers some of the commercial rents. Chair Grant commented the project would increase the tax base and it will generate TIF. They could use a portion of those funds, if they have commercial space they get funding, if they do not have a lease then they would not receive funding. It was important to ensure the funding goes to the businesses. Funding will come after final contract approval. Attorney Duhy explained the language in the contract, which addresses this, says "upon receipt of a funding option or selection of a funding option." That is the when the contract would be entered into. After that, budget approval, the Board is adding in prior to negotiating those particular terms. Mr. Simon commented it was a great opportunity because the cost of square footage is a hypothetical amount. If the funding is brought back, the Board will know what the cost of the commercial rent was and the CRA can figure out how to obtain a direct benefit for the tenant. Staff is in the process of infusing the opportunity to fill space during the construction process. The Board could address the language at that time. Attorney Duhy suggested a motion in favor of the agreement as presented subject to legal approval with the following amendments: Section 19: the addition of language to require the presentation of the final budget upon selection of a funding option. Section 20: elimination of paragraph A.i.2, and insertion into i.1 language subject to CRA budget availability and CRA approval, the CRA shall purchase the properties. Mr. Simon asked if the proposed language require presentation of the funding to occur at application or after the award of funding. The developer is putting together a package to submit to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) or the State for the apartment incentive. At that moment, he is providing the agency, as part of the qualification and application, all of the financial information such as the cost, the pro-forma and all else. If there was something the Board did not like after he received the award, it would be something he could not change with FHFC because the award was based on what they provided. He suggested a presentation be made prior to application. Chair Grant understood Centennial could make the project better, but they are providing minimums to the FHFC. Mr. Simon agreed they were, but all of the assistance from the CRA, such as the match and any funding they may need would be part of their application. Chair Grant explained his concern, which occurred with Family Dollar, was the CRA gave $1 M for Family Dollar. The store was constructed, sold and is now closing. He did not want to see Centennial receive the 9% tax credits. They build a project and their pro- forma, based on what they do. The numbers change because the Board still has not seen groundbreaking for Ocean Breeze East and they were awarded over 12 months ago. Chair Grant noted the markets have changed. His wanted to build the best project possible. A presentation before or after was fine so the Board would know what was occurring. Ocean Breeze East received impact fees from the County and the CRA does not know how the project is moving forward. He wanted similar updates in the Purchase 10 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL June 11, 2019 and Development Agreement. The Board wants to be a partner until the project is finished. He would like to know what they are presenting to the FHFC. The Board has the design approval and he wanted to see the financial approval. Due to the 2020 Census, many of the numbers may change. He supported seeing how they report their financials and updates of what is going on with the project. Board Member McCray did not want Centennial to come back for another presentation, unless Centennial feels they should. Board Member McCray wanted to offer a motion approving what Attorney Duhy said. Board Member Romelus wanted periodic updates. Attorney Duhy explained the motion made by Board Member McCray has a requirement for Centennial to come and report upon being selected and choosing a funding option, to present a final budget, which budget will not be unreasonably withheld or impact their funding. Vice Chair Katz seconded the motion. Board Member Romelus thought there was consensus that as Centennial goes forward with the project, they would come back periodically for updates. She thought it was fair to ask and a good way to keep the public informed. Board Member Penserga agreed with periodic updates. Mr. Simon will supply the Board with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) underwriting and finance schedules at the next meeting. Centennial could come the next meeting after that to make a presentation. Attorney Duhy suggested she add language adding a reporting provision requiring them to provide quarterly reports on the status of receipt of funding and the project. This would start quarterly after signing the agreement. Board Member McCray was fine with the addition. Chair Grant was fine with a semi-annual report and with having an opportunity to review the report before or shortly thereafter. Attorney Duhy summarized Chair Grant's requests to amend the motion to say quarterly reports or semi-annual reports and they submit their application to the Board in advance of submitting the application to the State. Chair Grant clarified the reports should be submitted for review before submission to the State, if possible, or as soon as possible after. As for reports on the status of financing after a decision has been made and then semi-annually after the initial presentation of their application. Attorney Duhy suggested an amendment to add a clause requiring periodic updates at least semi-annually, immediately after submitting applications or receiving notice of funding or key milestones at the next Board meeting. Updates would be given semi- annually if nothing was going on. If there is a key milestone, they will provide the information at the next meeting. 71 Meeting Minutes Community v lop ent Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL June 11, 2019 Vote Board Member McCray and Vice Chair Katz accepted the amendments. The motion unanimously passed. There were no comments from the audience. C. Consideration of Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Community Caring Center Boynton Beach, Inc. (CCC), for their property located at 145 NE 4th Avenue Mr. Simon explained this is a summary item and term discussion. Staff was seeking approval of the terms and further direction from the Board. The CRA is offering to purchase the property at 145 NE 4th Avenue and in turn, they will use the funding and other funds to construct the 6K square-foot building for about $1,360,000 on CRA land on NE 9th Avenue and NE 3rd Street. In addition to the CRA land, the CRA will offer$345K in development assistance for predevelopment costs not to exceed $45K and brick and mortar construction not to exceed $300K. Both amounts would be included and secured by a soft second mortgage. There is a reverter clause and a first right of refusal on the property. Staff will bring back the document, but wanted to apprise the Board of the key terms. Juliette Schiff, Architect, Allan Hendricks, Site Planner and Landscape Architect, and Sherri Johnson, Executive Director were present. Ms. Johnson introduced the members of the Board. Ms. Schiff had a short presentation showing the proposed 6,000 square foot building, which the members viewed. Alan Hendricks, 122 SE 4th Avenue, explained the CRA purchased a sliver of land to the west of the site. The site plan showed the street being straightened. There are 23 parking spaces. The intent is to incorporate vegetables into the landscape to recognize charity and food. He thanked his intern, Kory Reichenberg. The parcel will be fenced and have loading areas. It will be a great addition to the MLK Jr. Boulevard corridor as the site is off the Boulevard and the building is significant enough to be a way finder. The Community Caring Center will grow vegetables inside the fence. The concept is to use mango, avocado and fruit bearing trees and ground covers. They key is to keep it the site clean. Board Member McCray asked if the building was originally larger. Mr. Simon pointed out there were several versions. They had to redesign the space from a cost perspective. The building was designed as a two story. Phase 1 was a single story building. The current design would allow for the second floor in Phase II to occur without having to remove the roof or redo the footing as the building is engineered to accommodate the future expansion of the second floor. . 12 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL June 11, 2019 Ms. Johnson explained the Community Caring Center was hoping for a 9,000 square foot building. The first phase will accommodate a large area for the kitchen culinary development, job-training center, and incubator programs. Eventually, a second floor would be added, but it will require additional land and financing as they work out the additional parking. It was more important to get as large of a footprint as possible because it could not be added later. The Community Caring Center social services component on the second floor would be added later. The floor plan for Phase I showing the location of the food pantry, the food incubators and multiple kitchen was reviewed. They connected the bakery with the kitchen with the walk in coolers, freezers and loading areas. There is a conference room and circulation and flex space for multi functions. A small retail store was included. The architect wanted to present the building as a corner landmark with tower signage and a logo. The building will have an aluminum roof. Vice Chair Katz asked if the Community Caring Center changed its name and learned they did. It was originally the Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach. It is now the Community Caring Center of the Palm Beaches. The name changed because they expanded services and became a United Way Agency and part of the United Way Hunger Task Force. Ms. Johnson explained they are providing services county wide and feeding more individuals as part of the Hunger Task Force and having an overall comprehensive approach to solving hunger in the County. Since the Community Caring Center is now countywide with their services, particularly with their chronic meal program, they are serving dialysis patients in Palm Beach County and they are trying to replicate the senior care program in Kings Point. Last year the Community Caring Center changed its name from Greater Boynton Beach to Palm Beach County. Board Member Penserga noticed there was $300K allocated for construction, but Ms. Johnson originally requested $500K and learned she originally asked for$1.2M. The CRA Advisory Board awarded $850K for the entire project. This Board reduced it to$250K plus $300K based on performance and other criteria. They can do the entire financial project, but it would leave them with a $300K mortgage. Board Member Romelus asked if the building would be green certified and learned it would be designed with sustainability in mind, but it will not be LEED certified as it adds significant cost. Ms. Schiff and Mr. Hendricks are both LEED Certified. Mr. Hendricks commented they could work with the City to install an electric vehicle charging station and they would try to incorporate as much sustainability as possible. Chair Grant asked if the CRA would help with the road and inquired about the cost. Mr. Simon responded the intent was to continue NE 3"d Street through the intersection of 9th and intersect with NE 10th or E. MLK Jr. Boulevard. That project will come before the Board during the budget for next year and staff is already meeting with the City on what underground requirements there may be. Staff is also working with Gary Dunmyer, City Engineer, on the streetscape. Mr. Simon clarified if would be a separately funded project. 13 Meeting Minutes Community v to nt Agency Board Boynton Beach, FIL June 11, 2019 None of the funds the Board obligated to the Community Caring Center relocation is coming from the CRA's budget for the road improvements. The estimated cost was between $400K and $450K. It depends of what the City finds underground and they will improve NE 9th Avenue, which has a 40-foot right-of-way with no sidewalks, parking or curbing. He hoped to stretch the funds to make improvements up to Railroad and have it connect corner-to-corner with some type of mirrored improvements, or at least curbing on the south side of 9th. It was a good opportunity to beautify MLK Jr. Boulevard and the intersection. Chair Grant asked if there will be space for Infusions Cafe and learned there is an outdoor and indoor area in the front, which is programmable space. Ms. Johnson requested the Board assistance to ensure Infusions Cafe is not injured during the process. There is space there for her if she chooses to go to the new location. Ms. Claude would like to see her get into the new high school instead of the corridor or retail space because it is not conducive to the amount and type of traffic that could be generated. There could be a drop in sales because it is on a back street and it requires circulation to access. She is unsure where to go. She loves Ocean Avenue or Federal Highway. There is space planned for a retail area or restaurant. The Community Caring Center is not thinking of opening a bona fide restaurant with sit down service: it would be more daytime service similar to the Sailfish Cafe warming kitchen, not full dining. The retail will also have prepared foods. He thought it would be an anchor. There is development pending. Chair Grant thought the Community Caring Center had outgrown their location on NE 4th Avenue. They could have something in the future. Ms. Johnson commented the Community Caring Center was the recipient of a three-year grant that allows them to prepare entrepreneurships that will be for low-income individuals who want to go into business. It could be a green market, cottage industry on the weekends from Friday night to Sunday to help them grow their businesses. Board Member Romelus asked if the Community Caring Center would consider bringing youth into the kitchen to learn about cooking. Motion Vice Chair Katz moved to approve. Board Member Penserga seconded the motion to direct staff to go forward and draft a purchase and sale agreement consistent with the term sheet presented. The motion unanimously passed. D. Consideration and Discussion of Notice of Extension of Tax Increment Revenue Funding Agreement between Ocean One Boynton, LLC and the Boynton Beach CRA (Tabled 5114119) This item remained on the table. If the Board does not here from the applicant, staff will remove it from the agenda. E. Consideration and Recommendation of the Letter of Intent to the Palm Beach County Housing Authority to Assist in the Development of Properties 14 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton c , FL June 1192 19 Located at 404, 406, 408, and 410 NW 12th Avenue Chair Grant presented the item. Motion Vice Chair Katz moved to approve. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. Attorney Duhy attempted to revise the letter, which was reviewed by the Chair. The letter of intent to the Palm Beach County Housing Authority proposed a joint meeting letting the Housing Authority know the resources the CRA has available. The Housing Authority meets once a month in West Palm Beach, but the Board prefers to discuss the issues with the Housing Authority at a CRA Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. The item would be.moved up on the agenda. He hoped to receive a response in 30 days or by two of the Housing Authority's Board meetings. If not, the Board will have to pursue other options. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Vice Chair Katz requested discussing the Magnuson House as a future facility for the CRA. He was aware the lease would expire for the current CRA Office and understood the Boynton Chamber of Commerce was moving out of Renaissance Commons. He thought the goal was to keep and utilize the property. Chair Grant suggested moving it to a green space as a welcome center because the garage could accommodate the parking. The CRA could develop the property with adjacent landowners that would provide a higher value to the CRA and City. He thought the Magnuson House would need a complete overhaul. However, it as a historic building and it contains Miami Dade Pine that is still in good condition. Board Member McCray thought they could look for a space downtown. Mr. Simon explained it was the intent since the Town Square discussion occurred, that the CRA would move into City Hall complex on the fourth floor. Another location they could move to was the Woman's Club. The CRA had discussed with the City and the architects were looking at the office space on the fourth floor of the new City hall. This item would be placed on a future agenda for options available under the lease. Chair Grant wanted the CRA Advisory Board to review the current CRA lease. 15. Now Business A. No New Business 16. CRA Advisory A. CRA Advisory Board Agenda - June 6, 2019 15 Meeting Minutes Community v l t Agency Board Boynton c June 11, 2019 B. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - May 2, 2019 C. Pending Assignments D. Reports on Pending Assignments E. New Assignments 17. Future Agenda Items A. Consideration and Discussion of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Budget B. E. Ocean Avenue Lighting C. The Ocean Breeze East Project Update D. Consideration of a CRA Board Retreat 18. Adjournment Motion Vice Chair Katz moved to adjourn. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 pm. &ka Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 16 Main Form Page 1 of 2 BOYNTON BEACH POLICE DEPT BOYNTON BEACH, FL INCIDENT#/REPORT# OFFICER RANK REVIEW STATUS 19031236/1 LAUTURER OFF APPROVED INCIDENT' =19O;312;36 DATA As Of 06/08/2019 11:05:24 BASIC INFORMATION CASE TITLE LOCATION APT/UNIT# TRESPASS WARNING 311 NW 12TH AVE DATE/TIME REPORTED DATE/TIME OCCURRED 06/07/2019 11:57:34 On or about 06/07/2019 11:57 INCIDENT TYPE(S)/OFFENSE(S) (TREW)TRESPASS WARNING PERSONS ROLE NAME SEX RACE REPORTING PERSON DEGRAFFENREIDT,MARY FEMALE BLACK WITNESS QUESADA DIAZ,CRYSTAL FEMALE WHITE DENSON POOL, OFFENDERS STATUS NAME SEX RACE TRESPASS WRNING WRIGHT,BERNARD ERIC MALE BLACK [NO VEHICLES] [NO PROPERTY] 01 1 1( 1 I. K POR I : 19(131.I3() - 1 \1 11 1:L1Z (-9-) DATE/TIME OF REPORT TYPE OF REPORT REVIEW STATUS 06/07/2019 12:38:43 INCIDENT APPROVED NARRATIVE On the above date and I responded tc the above location in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival contact was made with Carolyn Sims Center / Denson Pool Manager, Mary DeGraffenreidt who advised that she was contacted by Denson Pool Supervisor / Life Guard, Crystal ,'-uesada via phone advising that Bernard Wright was causing a loud /ormr Page 2 of 2 • disturbance at the front entrance of the Denson Pool receiving area. enreidt advised upon arriving at the entrance she observed Wright yelling at a who was behind a glass partition. DeGraffenreidt advised when she attempted tcntervene to calm Wright down in order to address his concerns, he directed his verbal abuse towards her. DeGraffenreidt advised that Wright's anger was due to the operational pool hours being changed by one hour. DeGraffenreidt advised when she attempted to explain and reason with Wright on why the hours were being changed; he became more agitated and verbally abusive towards her. DeGraffenreidt advised that she wanted Wright trespass from the property to avoid further issues and to provide a safe haven for children who patronize the center and pool area. Contact was made with Quesada who a. .:se while at the front desk she was approach by Wright who she later informed about :he change of future operational hours. Quesada advised Wright became upset and began yelling at her due to his disapproval. Quesada advised that she contacted DeGraffenreidt via phone to aid in diffusing the situation since Wright could not be reason with after numerous explanations on the change of hours. BBPD later made contact with Wright in the pool area sitting at a nearby table. Wright was asked to accompany officers at the entrance away from pool patrons to discuss the above matter. Wright voluntarily accompanied officers without incident. Upon au==-—ping Wright about the incident he acknowledged that he was upset and displeased with the change of the pool operational hours. Wright acknowledged that he verbally expressed his concerns and displeasure with DeGraffenreidt and Quesada. Ce;_a:fele_. = trespass warned Wright from the property in front of BBPD Officers. ;;r_ t was e a- _' _ _ -.___aced the trespass warning from this date he would be subtect to It should be noted that officers made several attempts to explained to Wright that he needed to take and use the proper channels to express his concerns. Wright refused to listen and became verbally confrontational with officers. After several failed attempts in calming Wright down he was asked numerous times to leave the property prior to being given a final warning or be subject to arrest. Wright left the area without incident after retrieving his three grandchildren from the pool area which did not witness Police interaction with Wright during questioning. DeGraffenreidt and Quesada advised that at no time did physical contact exchange between any of the parties. 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