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Minutes 02-11-20 Minutes i Redevelopment i Hold on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 5:30 P.M. ClubhouseAt the Intracoastal Park Federal2240 N. Highway, Boynton Beach, Florida Present: Steven Grant, Chair Mike Simon, Executive Director Mack McCray, Board Member Thuy Shutt, Assistant Director Christina Romelus, Board Member Tara Duhy, Board Counsel Absent: Justin Katz, Vice Chair Ty Penserga, Board Member 1. Call to Order Chair Grant called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Invocation The invocation was given by Zacharie Toussiant of the Good Samaritan Church followed by the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. . Roll Call A quorum was present. 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Board Member McCray moved to approve. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 5. Legal A. Consideration of Resolution No. 2020-02 of the Boynton Beach FloridaMeeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, 1, 2020 Recommend that the City of Boynton Beach Readopt and Extend the Time Certain for the Completion of Projects Described in the Community Redevelopment Plan and the Termination of the Boynton Beach CRA Attorney Duhy explained the item is an action from the 2019 Legislative Changes made regarding CRA's. This action is something that needs to be done from a legal perspective to reaffirm the CRA's existing sunset date. It does not change anything else, only reaffirms the sunset date. The Resolution is a recommendation of approval will go before the City Commission in March. Motion Board Member McCray moved to approve. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 6. Informational t i tBoard A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda Chair Grant disclosed he spoke with Rolando Barrero from the Art Walk, Andrew Podray, Tim Collins and Mark Woods of South Florida Marine. He also attended the latter's grand opening. He noted they are all on the agenda tonight. Board Member Romelus had no disclosures. Board Member McCray had no disclosures, but did announce he received several calls from multiple television stations requesting he give them an interview, which he declined. The City had already given interviews and they were good enough. The interviews had nothing to do about the CRA. 7. Announcements and Awards A. In Culture Art Walk on January 18, 2020 Recap Mercedes Coppins, Business Promotions and Events Manager, announced the CRA partnered with the Boynton Beach Arts District for the In Culture Art Walk. Food and beverages and performances were available and the CRA assisted the event by providing a stage, sound equipment, power, lighting and port-o-lets. Estimated attendance was 250 people. Feedback survey showed 50% of the respondents had never visited the Art District, so the event marketing was successful. Feedback on the event was positive. Event organizer Rolando Barrero advised all the participating artists and vendors made one to two sales each during the event and they were able to acquire additional leads for future sales or contract work. She had photos of the event t up and some of the artist studios open during the event. Meeting Minutes Community Boynton Beach, Florida B. Rock the Plaza at One Boynton on January 24, 2020 Recap Ms. Coppin noted the event was held January 24 at the One Boynton property. It spotlighted restaurants, retail and service businesses operating there. About 250 people attended and there was a stead show of patrons walking throughout the shopping plaza. The survey showed that 28% of the respondents had never visited the plaza and staff received responses that attendees were completely unaware there was a retail aspect at One Boynton. After the event, staff conducted an impact survey to get feedback from the businesses open during the event. All of the businesses were grateful for the exposure and saw an increase in foot traffic, and more specifically, Baciami, Souvlaki Fast, and Tsunami Subs, experienced an increase in sales compared to the prior weekend. Staff spoke with the director of One Boynton who only heard positive things about the events from all of the residents and that they were hopeful the CRA would hold the event again in the future. Images of the event were shown. Board Member McCray asked if staff follows up a few months later to see if the business is still picking up, or do the one surrey. Ms. Coppin advised they generally conduct only one impact survey after the event. Staff could continue to follow up with businesses after the event, if desired. Board Member McCray thought it would be beneficial. Tracy Smith Coffey, Marketing and Business Development, showed a slide of the Sun Sentinel ad insert placed the Sunday paper before the event. In January, In Culture and Rock the Plaza event were advertised in the Neighborhood News. Staff ran a full-page ad in the Atlantic Current magazine, reaching a younger demographic. It's on the FAU campus and a lot of younger individuals use the magazine. Staff also placed a full-page ad in the Boca and Delray newspapers. Images were viewed. C. Rock the Plaza on February 29, 2020, at Ocean Palm Plaza located at 1550 N. Federal Highway Ms. Coppin announced the above event that will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. It will feature live music by The Flyers, have family-friendly games and a business development game that will encourage attendees to visit the plaza stores. Staff will have two ribbon-cutting ceremonies: one for the new Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Officer program office, and the second will be to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Your CBD Store. Board Member Romelus inquired about the return on investment when using newspaper ads. She queried if there were survey questions about how the attendees became aware of the event. Ms. Smith-Coffey responded surrey results indicate social media is the main way and it is hit or miss with the print ads. The Neighborhood News reaches the western community. The Atlantic Current reaches a younger demographic, but she does not have the actual numbers from the ad. Staff is trying to find different ways to reach out to millennials and that is one magazine they like. Mr. Simon noted category in the survey was, "Heard about the event via social media/magazine/poster or 3 Meeting i Community I FloridaBoynton Beach, r postcard/signage or word of mouth. It looks like social media is the most well received method followed by word of mouth. He thought a newspaper for the $695, reaching 12K to 15K customers was something they should continue to use. The survey asks if the attendee heard about the event from the newspaper, but it was not specific to which newspaper. Board Member Romelus supported keeping the return on investment in mind. She wants to get the best bang for the buck, while being mindful how staff is spending CRA money. Ms. Smith-Coffey explained every event is different when they get the survey. With Rock the Plaza, the survey said 18% became aware of the event from the newspaper. For the In Culture event, more were aware of the event through social media. Board Member Romelus requested an email showing how much is spent on print and social media, and a plan to take advantage of these results, so it would have a lesser financial impact, while gaining greater results. Ms. Smith-Coffey noted younger people are on social media and older people look at papers and magazines. Some older people are on social media, but the majority prefer print. The name is out there and Boynton Beach is in the limelight. Board Member McCray noted often, marketing cannot be measured, but they can measure the CRA is advertising the City and CRA. He noted the publication: "The Real Florida Jewish Directory." He noted page 49 marketed the Historic Women's Club. Just being in the publication, whether it was a targeted area or not, if the name is out there, someone will recognize that Boynton is in the limelight. Chair Grant favored checking into a special advertising section in Boca and Delray magazines, so they could partner with one of the businesses. Instead of just advertising the event, they have the special advertising section, it would be like the CRA's own article about businesses in the CRA. He also favored keeping print material, as people seeing it has an exponential effect. Board Member McCray appreciated the improvements the CRA has made. . Information Only 9. Public Comments Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, asked about the status of beautification, as last year's surveys showed businesses and residents want beautification. She noted she brought forward several ideas over the years, and hoped to see beautification occur because the City was starting to finish up some of its projects. 10. Consent Agenda A. Financial Report Period Ending January 31,; 2020 B. Financial Reports for periods June 2019 through December 2019 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida C. Approval of CRA Board Meeting Minutes - December 10, 2019 D. Approval of CRA Board Meeting Minutes - January 6, 2020 E. Approval of Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program in the Amount of$50,000 for Pio Pio 3, LLC Located in 500 Ocean at 510 E. Ocean Avenue, Unit 105 F. Approval of Commercial Rent Reimbursement Grant Program in the amount of$21,000 for Pio 3, LLC located in 500 Ocean at 510 E. Ocean Avenue, Unit 105 G. Approval of Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program in the amount of$31,328.40 for Palm Beach Chefs, LLC d/b/a Organic Kitchen and Mercantile located in Ocean Plaza at 640 E. Ocean Avenue, Unit 6 H. Approval of Commercial Rent Reimbursement Grant Program in the amount of $9,000 for Palm Beach Chefs, LLC d/b/a Organic Kitchen and Mercantile located in Ocean Plaza at 640 E. Ocean Avenue, Unit 6 I. Approval of Commercial Rent Reimbursement Grant Program in the amount of $15,000 for JR Watersports, Inc. d/b/a South Florida Marine located at 725 N. Federal Highway J. Approval of 90-day Extension for the Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program for Property Damage Consultants, Inc. located at 125 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard Motion Board Member Romelus moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Board Member McCray seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 11. CRA Projects In Progress A. CRA Marketing and Business Development Project Update Ms. Smith-Coffey reviewed the information as contained in the agenda item. A short video was viewed. Ms. Smith-Coffey explained staff placed a quarter page ad in the Coastal Angler featuring the Weather is Here, promoting transient dockage space available at the Marina. She spoke with Brian Smith, Dockmaster at the Marina and learned since placing the ad there and in Marina Life and the South Florida Fishing Sports magazines, they have increased transient dockage space. He commented they Meeting Minutes Community t Agency Boynton Beach, Floridaa 2020 were "killing it" and next weekend it is entirely booked for all transient dockage space and empty slips. Staff decided to target commercial fishing charters to the Marina as the Dockmaster wanted to have more fishing charters. They placed an ad in the Florida Sports Fishing Journal and it is.online and on television. The publication reaches over 200K people, fisherman and charters. Staff also opted to utilize iContacts marketing for the available dockage space. Board Member McCray asked if the ads would be run continuously and learned Mr. Smith will supply the number of times transient dockage space was used this year compared to last year, but did indicate it increased tremendously. The magazine publishes once a month. The dockage space campaign started in December and will run for a year. They change the ads but ran the ad in three publications. Staff utilized the iContacts for the fishing charters and created a spreadsheet of 33 fishing charters outside of Palm Beach County, Broward, and North Palm Beach County that are not in the Marina. Staff sent them an email blast with the ad and the video of the Boynton Harbor Marina for the Redevelopment Works on the CRA's YouTube page and received a response. Mr. Smith is currently working with a fishing charter from Broward who is leaving Broward County and is moving up and hopefully he will be the next Marina. Board Member McCray suggested marketing the Marina by showing an old picture that says this is what Boynton used to look like 50 years ago, and show that it changed from a long time ago. The Boynton YouTube page was viewed, featuring the different business development videos. There are three different categories of videos. Ms. Smith-Coffey explained Mr. Hussain did a social media post between January 13' and February 3rd. He created 10 posts featuring CRA projects and redevelopment issues on the CRA's Facebook page to build awareness. The post reached 19,715 people and got 1,585 engagements. The Women's Club got the most engagements overall, during the last month. Two comments were received they were happy the building was rehabbed. Board Member McCray asked if there was an event schedule for.the Women's Club and learned staff did not yet have one. There were some prior bookings, but there will be a public opening in May. The CRA will launch a video and hold an Open House. C. CRA Economic & Business Development Grant Program Update Bonnie Nicklien, Grant Manager, reviewed her handout. The program budgeted $448K in the line item. After tonight's approvals, the new balance is $137,311. She had attached a list of new and pending businesses, as well as Business Tax Receipts issued to new businesses within the CRA District. Chair Grant inquired if they will have to wait until they submit their Certificate of Occupancy to receive the funds. He requested receiving an update next month of when the CRA approved the funding and when it was paid and how much. He requested the information for the 12 months, 6 Meeting Minutes Community FloridaBoynton Beach, , 2020 including Rent and Exterior Fagade and Interior Build-out reimbursements so they can get an update. D. Ocean Breeze East Apartment Project Update Mr. Simon provided images of the progress Centennial made since last month on the Ocean Breeze East project. There was not a lot of change, but there was a lot of underground work ongoing regarding drainage and infrastructure before they can start vertical construction. They are moving quickly. Staff is also supplying names of potential tenants on a weekly basis. Anyone interested in applying for tenancy should call 561.600.9094 and speak with Theresa Utterback. Board Member McCray commented residents are excited about the project. E. Model Block Project Update Mr. Simon gave an update for the Model Block Project after the CRA completed improving the road and presented images for the Board to view. Since the ribbon cutting, the houses are coming up quickly by Habitat for Humanity and the Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation (CDC). As of August $tt', the groundbreaking occurred for two homes. Ms. Shutt gave an update on all of the homes; five homes were from Habitat and another five were from the CDC. Board Member McCray noted Habitat works quickly whereas the CDC moves slowly. He inquired if the homes are on target and if the CRA was monitoring the progress. Ms. Shutt replied two of the five homes were moving along and were awaiting vertical construction. E. Quarterly Progress Report - MLK Jr. Boulevard Corridor Redevelopment Project Update Mr. Simon explained Centennial made application to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation for the 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, which is the program that is funding Ocean Breeze East. They submitted their application November 7t" and on February 6th The Board of Directors of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation is scheduled to meet on March 3rd and is expected to confirm the Review Committee's recommendation to fund the above project. He provided an overview of the process. A notice of protest can be submitted after the final recommendation is approved and then there is 10 days after that first 72 hours that anyone could submit protests to Florida Housing Finance Agency to challenge the applications. This was conducted in 2017 with Centennial and was able to ward off any protests and Florida Housing Finance Awarded the Ocean Breeze East with funding. Staff anticipates the same thing will occur this year, but staff will find out about the determination of award by the end of April. Ms. Simon was pleased the project was ranked first and was very encouraging. Staff will keep the Board apprised. F. Historic Woman's Club of Boynton Beach (HWCBB) Interior and Exterior Painting and Waterproofing Project Closeout and Update 7 Meeting in t Community Redevelopment Boynton Beach, Florida r , 2020 Ms, Shutt announced the project is completed and under budget by $952.74. It was finished on time. Completion of the project will allow staff to start marketing the project in March and she can apply for reimbursement for the last part of the Solid Waste Authority Grant for $38,525 for the repainting and water proofing project. Staff was receiving a lot of compliments and there is excitement about having the building be a rental facility pending the Board's decision about the operation and maintenance of the building. Board Member Romelus suggested creating a short video snowing the transformation and a good marketing tool. G. FY 2018 - 2019 Update for the Nonprofit Organization Grant Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County Ms. Shutt explained this is the third reimbursement request from Habitat for Humanity in the amount of$18,750, Images of the progress was shown. Staff believes additional time would be needed for the three single-family units, the duplex on NE 12th Avenue and one single-family detached home on NW 6th Avenue. The photos also showed rehabilitation that would be needed. And some just painting, or handicapped ramp. "Before and after" pictures were viewed. 12. Pulledn Items None 13. Public Hearing None. 1 . Old Business A. Audited Financial Statements - FY 2018-2019, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2019 Vicki Hill, Finance Director, announced there was a clean audit. "l'here were no internal control deficiencies, no audit findings or non-compliance issues. The CRA's cash position remains strong at $15.3 million in all funds with sufficient fund balances for working capital and ongoing project funds. Richard Tandoc, partner with Sansone Klein Jacomino Tandoc and Gamarra was present for questions. Ms. Hill also thanked Jobara Jenkins, Accounting and Finance Manager. There were no questions for Mr. Tandoc. Mr. Simon noted the CRA has had clean audits for 11 years in a row. B. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Amendment for Unreserved Fund Balance and Self-Funded Insurance Reserve 8 Meeting f FloridaCommunity Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, r Ms. Hill explained $411,256 was available in unassigned funds from the audit. They conducted a cash analysis and staff can turn $885,936 over to the Board, moved from the General Fund to the Project Fund. Staff deleted some purchase orders for projects that came in under budget and there was $541,915 available. All together the amounts totaled approximately $1,427,851. Staff recommended allocating $300K to economic development, because there are no economic development grants available due to lack of funds. Board Member McCray supported allocating the $300K tonight for economic development, but before doing anything else, they wait for a full Board. Chair Grant asked if Board Member McCray would be willing to increase the allocation to $400K, which he did. Mr. Simon explained the Board could approve the resolution to move funds from the general fund into the project fund. The Board does not have to move all of it once its in the Project Fund, but staff needed to close out the General Fund from last year Motion Board Member McCray motioned to move the funds. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. Mr. Simon also wanted to, in the short term, move $400K from the Future Redevelopment Project line item, which has $768K and take the $400K from there, it would still leave the full amount of money, that is allocated for the board's discretion at the next meeting or a meeting with a full Board. The Board did not even have to touch the $1 AM, by using the existing monies in the project fund. It was clarified that was the intent of the motion. The motion unanimously passed. C. Consideration of Approval of Costa Center, LLC's Performance Audit for Year Ending December 31, 2019 for the Casa Costa Project for Compliance with the Direct Incentive Funding Agreement Ms. Hill announced the Direct Incentive Funding Agreement (DIFA) was for 10 years, and Casa Costa has submitted the performance audit for the year ending December 31, 2019. This will be the last payment on the DIFA, and staff was requesting the Board approve releasing the $512,444 they are due. Motion Board Member McCray moved to approve. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. There arecurrently 10 businesses that have a Certificate of Occupancy. 9 Meeting i Community if Boynton Beach, Florida February Andrew Podray, 800 North Road, owner of Casa Costa, responded they have 10 out of 12 units filled. They are waiting for two other businesses: one is still attempting to pull a permit on their unit and the other, a deli, was waiting to open. Board Member McCray noted there were problems in the past and asked if they were rectified. Mr. Podray explained they were. It was a group effort. He felt there was too much red tape, and four years later, there were positive changes. The motion passed. D. Consideration of an Amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement between the Boynton Beach CRA and BZ Wood Properties, LLC for the Property Located at 711 N. Federal Highway Mr. Simon explained this item is to provide an amendment to Purchase and Development Agreement for the funds allocated to BZ Wood and Properties LLC, a/k/a as So. Florida MasterCraft Marine Center. Because their grants were part of their Purchase and Development Agreement and not an actual application, in order to extend any time period for funding beyond the date of the agreement, the Board would have to amend the agreement. Staff is requesting a 30-day extension for them to submit all their paperwork for reimbursement, to February 29, 2020. Their second request is that some funding from the left over set aside in assistance, be used to pay for the improvements made at NE 6th Avenue at the request of the City and their redevelopment project. There was a confusing layout with the donation, or abandonment of property the CRA had did prior to closing for provide for additional right of way for the City and a design from the City and their contractor to accommodate all the wishes the City and CRA had, regarding sidewalks and their location. The bend in the road and the location of the railway crossing made it difficult to line up. The work they did, undid and redid was a hardship, and should be considered. There is funding left over in the permit grant. He would suggest using funding from permit improvement grant as opposed to job creation and keep them on track to receive funding by producing jobs. Chair Grant agreed; use excess funding from permits. Motion Board Member McCray moved to approve the recommendation. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. Board Member McCray inquired how much was left over. The amount was $11,100 which was the cost of the sidewalk roadwork. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Board Member McCray congratulated all on the project. It was a big improvement. Chair Grant agreed and thanked the Board members who voted to acquire the property. 10 Meeting r Community Boynton Beach, Florida E. Neighborhood Officer Program 1 st Quarter Report for FY 2019 - 2020 Sergeant Henry Diehl, Boynton Beach Police Department, presented the first quarter report. They teamed with the Heart of Boynton Community Association and the American Red Cross and went door to door to about 222 homes and had smoke detectors installed. For Thanksgiving, they distributed 150 turkeys with bags of food for residents. They go to the schools and read with the children and mentor them. They participate in parks and Community Greening events and many events at Ezell Hester, Carolyn Sims and Sara Sims park. He reviewed the program's community outreach and had a slide presentation. Board Member McCray thanked Sergeant Diehl, but commented the program was supposed to have four officers. He asked Police Chief Michael Gregory if there was anyone who could fill in to assist Sergeant Diehl. Chief Gregory responded they will look at what they can do to supplement the program. There were two officers on light duty who they hoped would be back to full duty for the next several months. There was supposed to be three officers in the program and a Community Service Associate. They are in the hiring process now for police candidates. Sergeant Diehl gave a status report on his fellow officers, Officer Riviera and Officer Paramore. Mr. Simon noted they are coordinating the ribbon cutting for the new substation with the Rock the Plaza event. Sergeant Diehl was aware. Board Member Romelus suggested a way to alleviate and give exposure to the community and kids would be to have Police Department officers volunteer to drop by and interact with the youth. Sergeant Diehl agreed. Chair Grant asked if the CRA could pay for overtime through the Neighborhood Officer Program that go to the different events. Mr. Simon responded they could use the funding in the Neighborhood Officer Program. Attorney Duhy explained a motion would be needed to designate the funds fora different type of community policing, as opposed to regular staff and regular City policework, as there is a legal distinction. Chair Grant hoped there would be a motion. Attorney Duhy explained the motion should read there are funds available to designate funds to reimburse officers who participate in community policing matters off duty within the CRA District that are determined to be eligible activities by the executive director. Board Member Romelus just wanted officers to interact more as a volunteer opportunity, and not to spend funds. Board Member McCray agreed with Board Member Romelus. Have more officers stop by to volunteer. Chair Grant asked if this item should be placed on next month's agenda. Board Member McCray did not want to spend additional funds. Board Member Romelus would rather use the $1.4 million for something else. Motion 11 Meeting Minutes Community Boynton Beach, Florida Board Member McCray moved to approve the report. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. F. Consideration of Approval of 500 Ocean Performance Audit for Year Ending December 31, 2019 for Compliance with the Direct Incentive Funding Agreement Ms. Hill explained 500 Ocean is ready for their first DIFA payment. They submitted the proper paperwork according to the agreement and staff is ready to release the $392,311 they requested. It was noted 500 Ocean was filling up fast. Ms. Nicklien explained there are seven retail locations on the street. Five are leased and she was working with four retailers on grant applications. As for office space, there was less than 5K square feet which was leased by one tenant. Ms. Nicklien met with him before he signed the lease and he has now signed it. It was good that the Board approved more funding so the CRA can help the tenant as well. Mr. Simon commented there is 6,600 square feet of office space on the second floor and one tenant signed a lease for the entire second floor. He agreed timing of the new grant funding was beneficial. The residential portion was 98% to 99% leased and only two retail spaces left. Mr. Simon explained questions are often posed what the return is when the CRA is providing businesses with 75% of the increment they produced and he thought it was important to know prior to the development occurring, when the lot was vacant, the taxable value for the five acres was $3,921. The taxable value after the project was built increased from $3.9M to $47M and the difference, which is the tax increment value which is used to formulate TIF, and they entered an agreement to provide the project with a portion of that increment as an incentive for the project, greening, commercial and office space. Board Member McCray asked about the mold issue and learned it was addressed. He wanted to ensure all items were addressed including trash which was abated. Board Member Romelus was there over the holidays for a gathering and heard nothing negative about the community. She was glad they were in the downtown. Motion Board Member Romelus moved to approve. Board Member McCray seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 15. New Business A. Consideration of a Board Waiver for the Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program in the Amount of$7,096.50 for Civic Center Condo Association, Inc., located at 612, 614 and 618 N. Federal Highway Ms. Nicklien explained this item was a waiver request. According to the grant program, non-profits are ineligible entities to apply for the grant program, but this is a condo 1 Meeting i Community Boynton , Florida February 11, 2020 association established for three commercial businesses that are all open and operating and they want to make a fagade grant. In order to pay for those improvements, the funds would have to come from their condo association which is a non-profit. They are requesting the Board waive the technicality. Attorney Duhy reviewed the item and it adhered to the Statute. The buildings were just south of the CRA office. They are improving the parking lot, resealing, updating the electrical and some roof shingles. Chair Grant explained this was a waiver for non-profit because it is a commercial. Attorney Duhy clarified there is no statutory ban on non-profits, per se; it is the type of use it is applied to which is why they can fund Habitat for Humanity, who builds affordable housing. This was similar. It was a grant to support improvements of structures and it is not being spent on social services which is where the real prohibition lies. Motion Board Member McCray moved to approve. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The funds will come from economic development grants. The motion unanimously passed. B. Consideration of Funding of an additional Rock the Plaza Event to Promote Fish Depot and other Businesses Between Federal Highway and FEC Railroad Tracks Adjacent to Veterans Park REVISED Mr. Simon explained Chair Grant requested the item. He wanted to hold an additional event. The program budget and events approved in September approved in Fiscal Year 19120, did not include this area or the funding for it. If approved, staff would bring back further details. Chair Grant suggested holding the event in the gap between June and July. Mr. Simon explained due to Rock the Marina and Clean up the Reef, were shooting for the end of April, early May. Board Member Romelus suggested keeping it within season before everyone leaves. She asked where would it be. Mr. Simon explained Fish Depot is its own restaurant and bar, and not part of a plaza. Staff was brainstorming where to hold the event, which could be held outside the walls of the restaurant. There is a stage inside the restaurant, but the CRA usually provides outside stages. Staff would want to involve other businesses, such as Buds or That's Amore, who has the brick oven mobile pizza, or they could invite the Boardwalk. He thought it would be difficult to get the Casa Costa businesses across the street. Board Member McCray noted the event is called Rock the Plaza, and now staff would be featuring businesses on both sides of the streets. It is not a plaza. He thought it needed to be revisited and more thought out due to safety issues. Board Member Romelus asked if they ever held Rock the Plaza at Casa Costa and learned they did not because there were disagreements. They did assist by marketing several events such as volunteer appreciation for Pirate Fest there, the Novos Escape Room and other businesses there so the volunteers would be able to get to know the 13 Meeting i Community FloridaBoynton Beach, r p 2020 businesses. The Rock the Plaza did not occur there. Staff could revisit it, but it was not identified in this year's budget. Board Member Romelus wanted to highlight the businesses on the north end of the City. She asked if they could use Veterans Park. Mr. Simon considered the park and the City lot where the cell tower was, but to do so, they have to set up vendor tents for the businesses to come outside of their location, which part of the idea with Rock the Plaza was to get the public to the business location. The CRA could hold something for local businesses to provide some type of their service, focusing outside of their store as part of an event. Board Member Romelus thought because of where the business locations are, they all have to go to a mobile site within the business' vicinity, but she did not agree with having an event at Fish Depot; it would need to be offsite. Board Member McCray agreed if an offsite event is wanted, it would have to be at a centralized location. Chair Grant agreed there are city facilities with Veterans Park, the Cell Tower, and Casa Costa, CVS and other businesses on Federal Highway have parking in the front. But it's not a plaza. They will never have the opportunity to have the CRA promote their businesses. They come to the Pirate Fest or Blarney Bash, but there is nothing specifically for the north east corner until reaching the Ocean Palm Plaza. Have a lot of small businesses, that could use this benefit to have a music event. He was trying to give the CRA options for partnerships. Federal Highway is a busy road but there is a specific crosswalk with a red light in between Casa Costa and Veterans Park. They could work with nearby businesses for parking to allow people to come to the area. Board Member McCray thought if something would be held in that manner, it should not be called Rock the Plaza because it is not a plaza. Mr. Simon commented if the Board wants to contemplate the event, it would be a logistic challenge. Staff could research the matter and bring it back to the Board. He did not think the Board should approve the item right away. Board Member Romelus asked who owned the property where Troy's was located and learned it was private property. Tim Collins commented there are details that need to be worked out, but there is a way to bring the community in to what they are doing. There is a stage north of the building in the parking lot that can be put up against the white building. Mr. Collins likened the area to a little neighborhood that could be enclosed. He supported having some type of event to bring in all the small businesses that want to be involved in the neighborhood while using the parking across the street with the cross walk. He appreciated something occurring for the NE corridor. He suggested tabling the item and discussing it further. Chair Grant noted there was consensus to move forward. If they have a plan, the CRA could fund it. 16. CRA Advisory Board A. Pending Assignments 14 Meeting Minutes Community Boyntoni i 11, 2020 B. Reports on Pending Assignments C. New Assignments Future17. Items A. Disposition of the CRA Owned Property located at 115 N. Federal Highway B. Consideration of the City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Department Letter of Interest for Operation and Programming of the Historic Woman's Club of Boynton Beach C. Consideration and Discussion of an RFPIRFQ for the Operation and Management of the Historic Woman's Club of Boynton Beach D. Consideration of the FY 19 - 20 CRA Affordable and Workforce Housing Grant Program E. Consideration and Discussion of the Property Inspection for the Purchase and Sale Agreement associated with 209 N. Seacrest Boulevard Chair Grant noted the letter of interest from the City for item B was not received, only a Notice of Intent. It was important to receive it prior to the next meeting. Board Member Romelus inquired about the status of the Surf Museum and learned, as far as an RFPIRFQ, staff was to determine a specific use; however, if the City a letter of interest that will incorporate that, they would review it as well. Attorney Duhy explained the nature of the use of the building will determine whether it should be owned by the CRA or the City. The hope was to bring the use to the Board through the Letter of Interest they were discussing and then have the discussion all at one. Mr. Simon explained it will be on the next agenda. Chair Grant asked if the CRA had a website up with the prices for the Woman's Club and learned there was a link on the CRA website. Ms. Coppins and Ms. Smith-Coffey were also working on brochures. Mr. Simon explained they were looking at inserting another event in April. Both will be brought back to the Board. Attorney Duhy explained Attorney Kathryn Rossmell will be present at the March meeting as she will be in Tallahassee. Mr. Simon advised Azim Hussain, Marketing and Business Development Promotional Assistant is leaving the CRA to work for Florida Power and Light in Jupiter in communications and social media interactive work. His last day is Friday and his position will be filled. 15 Meeting i Community FloridaBoynton Beach, , 2020 18. Adjournment Motion There being no further business to discuss, Board Member McCray moved to adjourn. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. ddu�%t Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 16