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Minutes 09-05-19 MINUTES OF THE CRAADVISORY BOARD MEETING CRA OFFICE 710 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435 HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019, AT 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: STAFF: Linda Cross, Chair Michael Simon, CRA Executive Director Robert Pollock, Vice Chair Thuy Shutt, CRAAssistant Director Anthony Barber Theresa Utterback, CRA Dev. Svcs. Mgr. Thomas Devlin Bonnie Nicklien, Administrative Svcs. Golene Gordon Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc. Allan Hendricks ALSO PRESENT: ABSENT: Sergeant Diehl Rick Maharajh Officer Paramore Officer Rivera 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. 2. Roll Call Roll was called, and it was determined a quorum was present. 3. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda — None B. Adoption of Agenda Motion was made by Ms. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Devlin, to approve the Agenda. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). 4. Information Only A. Financial Report Period Ending August 31, 2019 — None B. Neighborhood Officer Program 3rd Quarter Report for FY 2018-2019 (Revised) Sgt. Diehl gave a PowerPoint presentation (see attached); highlights included: • Goings on in the CRA in pictures: o Changed logo on Facebook page. o Photos of police cars and unit, yearbook photos for 100th Anniversary in 2020. Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 5, 2019 o Flyers and doorhangers put out for CRA meetings. o Earth Day at Intracoastal park. o Lot cleaning on CRA property with Scouts. o Appreciation lunch. o Fish fry. o Crime prevention meeting. o Easter Egg Hunt. o Channel 12 news story: Cub Scout Easter Egg Hunt. o School Start. Chair Cross noted the issue surrounding speeding through the 20 mph school zones. Sgt. Diehl said an effort was made for education before school started; however, there were some citations issued for violations of traffic laws in school zones. Chair Cross also noted that vegetation is growing up over speed limit signs and lights; Sgt. Diehl said this may be a school board and/or City issue for striping on roadway as well. o Community input meetings. o Kindergarten "Jump Start" done over summer months. o Habitat for Humanity. o Sgt. Diehl nominated for ASIS award. o Carvel with a Cop, Coffee with a Cop, Swim with a Cop o Things that Go Fair (demonstrating Segways the police use). o Annual Police Memorial Service on May 15. o End of school year activities. o Hurricane preparedness. o Art Walk. o Community Meeting (Heart of Boynton $2,500 Grant). o Media Release re: Officer Paramore's follow up on a tip from the Neighborhood Officer Program that led to locating the vehicle used in a hit and run injury and full confession from the suspect. o Community Hotline Tips update. o Rock the Marina. o Anti-Bullying events. o Summer Camp. 5. Public Comment — None 6. Consent A. Approval of CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes —August 1, 2019 Motion made by Mr. Devlin, seconded by Ms. Gordon, to approve the August 1, 20197 minutes. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). 7. Assignments A. Pending Assignments 2 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 5, 2019 1. None B. Reports on Pending Assignments 1. None C. New Assignments [C.1.2. taken out of order on agenda] 2. Consideration and Discussion of the Letter of Interest Submitted by Bride of Christ Tabernacle Church for the CRA Owned Property Located on NE 10th Avenue Mr. Simon reported receipt of letter of interest for purchase of CRA property adjacent to Bride of Christ Tabernacle Church; offer was made for appraised value of$49,000. The intent for the property is the construction of a child day care center open to the community. The Church has met several times with City Planners to make the design/layout work. Childcare is definitely needed in the area as it grows according to plans. The proposed layout plan was shown and explained, including parking requirements, drop-off area, and overflow parking available at the Church. Chair Cross began the discussion of compatibility with the residential and retail structure currently existing and proposed on MLK. The projection for school attendance per square footage would be 40 children from the ages of 2-5. The school would be open Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 7:00 or possibly 7:00 to 6:00. The property by itself does not accommodate much development at all, unless combined with the Church and other adjacent properties not owned by CRA. Ms. Gordon likes the idea, especially as part of an expanding and growing community. Mr. Hendricks thinks this plan for a public daycare looks awesome, it meets the setbacks and height requirements; traffic considerations possibly are needed by the City for sidewalks and drop- off/pick-up areas other than from the parking lot. Vera Marie Verna, Project Manager, was also project manager for the Church built two years previously. A feasibility study has been done; it was discovered that there are not enough parishioners to support a day care. After exploring options, a community child day care was decided upon as a business venture, incorporating Head Start due to low income, and charging lower, affordable rates for the existing and new residences in the neighborhood. The same architect that designed the Church was used, as well as the builder for preliminary planning. The center will make good use of the lot and is willing to pay appraised value. Mr. Pollock had questions about guaranteed income and the intended learning programs. Ms. Verna 3 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 5, 2019 talked about the Head Start program's contribution; there will be lunches, snacks, pre-K programs, and will stay open longer hours, focusing on local residents use of the school. Mr. Devlin was curious about a possibility of night-time day care, between the hours of 3:00 and 11:00 p.m. Ms. Verna said it depends on directives from the City, as each city varies, but it is an option. Ms. Gordon asked if any funds are being requested from CRA for this project and if this is something the CRA could support. Mr. Simon said that, statutorily, this project is something the CRA could support. The Church is not asking for funding and are willing to pay fair market value for the property. The CRA could look at the social service component, the economic development aspects for job creation. Mr. Hendricks asked if there is a requirement the day car closes at 7:00. Ms. Shutt said there are certain daycare licenses required by the State Health Department, and then each municipality has certain operation hours accordingly. An overnight day care would require specific approval from the State. Mr. Hendricks continued that the MLK corridor would ideally have activity during all hours, a topic for another time. As to access on the south side of the Church, perhaps mirroring the site plan would facilitate moving the sidewalk closer to parking. General consensus was that this project is just what the community needs and would set an example for other neighbor- hoods like Forest Park needing affordable daycare. Chair Cross noted there are grants for non-profits to provide early childhood development. Motion made by Ms. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Devlin, to approve the sale of the CRA parcel to the Bride of Christ Tabernacle Church for the appraised value of $49,000. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). Discussion of Motion: Mr. Barber asked Sgt. Diehl if a daycare would help with enhancement penalty for drug sales and thereby reduce crime. Sgt. Diehl said the 1,000 foot barrier for drug activities near a school begins at the property line and applies to churches, all schools, and convenience stores. This would help to create and extend a safe zone around the daycare. 1. Consideration and Discussion of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Budget Chair Cross asked for qualification on the Town Square Project (26-year obligation), towards what items is the CRA contributing? Mr. Simon said the high school, the new City Hall Library, all of the site work (utilities, roadways, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, artwork, everything in the public domain of infrastructure), parking garage, fire station, etc. The total cost plus interest over 20 years is $79 million (total payback approximately $103 million). Mr. Simon added the for the library and surrounding parking garage, the County and City Commission gave approval to use those funds. Some discussion followed on 4 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 5, 2019 finer points of the new City Hall layout and use, as well as moving the police stations and locations of other fire stations. Mr. Hendricks asked about the CRA Board's feedback. Mr. Simon said at the August 13th meeting the Board saw some effective changes to the rollover; the $3.98 million allocation; re-evaluate the rollover funds to be adjusted for projects to have additional funding. The surplus of$253,000 brings the total in the project fund for allocation to $3,334,000. The Board stayed with all recommendations; added funding to MLK Corridor; and added to grants. Some slight adjustments were made. The CRA Board will again review any new adjustments; however, it was noted that there was no support for the fourth officer. The figures now before the CRAAB are for comments before once again going before the CRA Board on September 10th Chair Cross asked where the money would come from to grant a much-needed facelift to all the businesses along Boynton Beach Blvd. Mr. Simon said it would come out of the $395,000 grant funds. (Last year's funds, with rollover, were $534,000, spending all but $145,000.) Some businesses have already gotten grants; changing of the road would be an incentive to donors, noting completion is still three years away. Discussion followed regarding focusing on certain areas and streets. Ms. Shutt gave an accounting of when funds will be available for construction on the street, as far ahead as 2023, for Boynton Beach Blvd. Beautification project. A grant from the Federal government was received for the design (US 1 to 2nd and 3rd, west of Seacrest) and DOT has the interchange beyond that point (two more lanes to the southwest). The goal is to keep the businesses in pace with the work being done on the boulevard itself. This will all move on the DOT timeline. Discussion ensued on various properties, notices being sent for hearings, and vacant land uses/developments. General discussion of the numbers on the chart followed, noting differences in allocations, which led to reopening the discussion of the fourth officer the CRAAB requested in August and the CRA subsequently denied. The salary, pension, and benefits for one officer is about $100,000. Ms. Gordon said her understanding of having a CSO was to encourage citizens to become more involved. Sgt. Diehl said the Chief originally proposed to the Board three sworn officers and one CSO. The duties and restrictions of a CSO were discussed. Chair Cross would prefer to not have the neighborhood officers doing what the City should be paying for, and the line needs to be defined. Sgt. Diehl corrected the thinking of how many officers by stating the police department absorbed Sgt. Diehl's salary and gave a replacement officer and CSO to the equation. Mr. Simon added there is no need for traffic enforcement, and it would be best to have an additional officer and drop the CSO. Sgt. Diehl concluded the Chief, after election, proposed the possibility of four sworn officers and drop the CSO. After some additional discussion on the line items, Chair Cross stated the CRAAB recommendations for the budget as: 5 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 5, 2019 o Having four full officers and omit the CSO position; o $275,097 for MLK corridor; and o $35,000 in professional development services line item. Mr. Hendricks had some questions about acquisitions along the Boynton Beach Corridor outside of the street scape/roadway; Mr. Simon said the fund is not restricted at all. Ms. Gordon asked if the CRA can build offices/sites. Mr. Simon said the intent is not for CRA/City to become landowners; rather prefer to build and sell; same thing goes with housing. Motion made by Mr. Devlin, seconded by Mr. Hendricks, to recommend the budget as updated above. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). 8. CRA Board Items for CRAAdvisory Board Review and Recommendations A. Old Business 1. None B. New Business 1. Consideration of Purchase for the Property Located at 1001 N. Railroad Avenue Mr. Barber asked how this lot ties into CRA's future use plans. Mr. Simon said it would eliminate the blighted building; provide ability to control the corner of redevelopment (becoming CCC as of September 5); lots are zoned commercial so that the more CRA has the more likely redevelopment can happen. Currently the lot is an eyesore; there are no City liens at this time. Ms. Shutt added the acquisition will allow for sidewalks on both sides of the street. Discussion followed on demolition; possibilities for repurposing the lot; and price negotiations since 2017. Current appraisal is $62,000; seller asking $75,000, which is 120% over appraisal. Motion made by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Hendricks, to purchase 1001 N. Railroad at agreed-upon negotiated price/cap of $75,000. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). Discussion of Motion: Considering, among other things, that the house will need to be demolished and the Community Caring Center could use the property, a cap of $75,000 was suggested. Mr. Simon summarized that the job is to secure interest of the public to go to places and trying to beautify an area that drives traffic to an area off the main street; even if it is only mowed and kept, the community would be ahead of the game. 9. Future Agenda Items - None Mr. Pollack wondered about the Family Dollar property. Mr. Simon said if CRA purchases it, the idea is to resell or get a tenant in the property as soon as 6 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 5, 2019 possible. There are many interested parties and scenarios and the CRA is in the lead of negotiations. The City would not be an end user; but a goal is to have it sold for the benefit of the community and make it attractive to convenience stores. The CRA letter of intent is cap of $1.2 million and a purchase and development agreement is being drafted for consideration. It is possible the site could be incorporated into Centennial. 10. Adjournment Upon motion duly made and seconded, in a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0) and the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Attachments: Neighborhood Officer Program 3rd Quarter Report for FY 2018-2019 Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 [Minutes transcribed by M. Moore, Prototype, Inc.] 7