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Minutes 11-10-20 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING HELD ONLINE VIA THE GOTOWEBINAR PLATFORM BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020, AT 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Steven Grant, Chair Mike Simon, Executive Director Justin Katz, Board Member Thuy Shutt, Assistant Director Woodrow Hay, Board Member Tara Duhy, Board Counsel Christina Romelus, Board Member ABSENT: Ty Penserga, Vice Chair 1. Call to Order Chair Grant called meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Alan Karjalainen, ITS, explained how the meeting would proceed and how the public could participate in it. 2. Invocation Mike Simon, Executive Director, gave the invocation and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Roll Call Roll was called. A quorum was present. 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Board Member Hay moved to approve the agenda. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 5. Legal None. 6. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff: A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda Board Members Katz, Hay, and Romelus had no disclosures. Chair Grant spoke with Mike Wood of South Florida Marine and Harold and Max Van Arnem regarding the property at 115 N. Federal Highway. 7. Announcements and Awards None. 8. Information Only A. Public Comment Log B. Public Relations Articles Associated with the CRA 9. Public Comments Kim Kelly, 529 E. Ocean Avenue, commented on the agenda item regarding 115 N. Federal Highway and she had sent all an email earlier in the day. She hoped the Board reviewed the email and gave it consideration. She thought a hotel with retail could boost the economy. There are lots of condos and apartments going across the street. She thought a hotel was needed to attract outside visitors. She noted over 4,100 people signed a petition that do not want the same old and want a hotel. 10. CRA Advisory Board A. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - October 1, 2020 B. 2021 CRA Advisory Board Meeting Dates C. Pending Assignments 1. Review of Commercial Properties within Boynton Beach Boulevard Corridor within CRA Area D. Reports on Pending Assignments 2 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 11. Consent Agenda A. CRA Financial Report Period Ending October 31, 2020 B. Approval of CRA Board Meeting Minutes - October 13, 2020 C. Approval of 2021 CRA Board Meeting Dates D. Approval of Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program in the Amount of$9,269.33 for Boardwalk Italian Ice & Creamery, LLC located at 209 N. Federal Highway E. Approval of Commercial Rent Reimbursement Grant Program in the Amount of $11,658 for H. Longo Insurance Associates, Inc. d/b/a Allstate Insurance Located in Gulfstream Professional Building at 500 Gulfstream Boulevard, Unit 201 F. Approval of an Increase in Funding for the Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program in the Amount of$3,837.41 for Saikrupa 1900, LLC d/b/a Inlet Inn Motel located at 1900 N. Federal Highway Chair Grant pulled this item. Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 12. Pulled Consent Agenda Items F. Approval of an Increase in Funding for the Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program in the Amount of$3,837.41 for Saikrupa 1900, LLC d/b/a Inlet Inn Motel located at 1900 N. Federal Highway Chair Grant pulled this item and asked if they maxed out their $25K commercial property grant. Mr. Simon explained they did not. They could increase their grant request without going over their maximum grant. Chair Grant noted this year, they increased the amount of funds hotels/motels could request to improve their hotels from $25K to $50K. He asked for input regarding allowing him to maximize the new amount of up to 50K instead of last year's $25K if they decide to use it. Board Member Katz knew they were changing rules for some grants, and some asked for approvals retroactively. He felt moving forward was one thing, but not retroactively increasing the grant as he felt it was unfair to anyone who applied. He did not favor retroactively approving the grant. Chair Grant disagreed and thought it was important to improve hotels in the CRA District. 3 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 Motion Board Member Hay to approve as stated. Board Member Katz seconded the motion with clarification, as stated meant as in the agenda. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve the remainder of the consent agenda. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 13. CRA Projects in Progress A. Marketing, Business Promotions, and Social Media Update Renee Roberts, Social Media and Communications Specialist, had a PowerPoint presentation about CRA promotions executed during October. The members viewed the presentation. Staff continued to use social media platforms for businesses in the CRA area. Images of published posts showcasing local businesses were viewed. Social posts regarding the Town Square, Ocean Breeze East, the Marina and for the NEJ1th Avenue Ribbon Cutting Ceremony were viewed. Print ads for Sweetwater, Blossom Shoppe, were published in October. CRA staff created a Like a Local Business Guide containing the name address and phone numbers for local businesses. The Business Development Team distributed 200 guides at the City's fall festival event on October 17. They also had a quarter page ad in the Coastal Star and a full-page ad in the Delray Beach and Boca Raton newspaper showcasing the availability of renting the Historic Women's Club of Boynton Beach. B. CRA Economic & Business Development Grant Program Update Mercedes Coppin, Business Promotions and Events Manager, announced In October they finished their four-part blog series on Ocean Avenue showcasing Kenny's Market, City Hall, the Library, the Cultural Center, the Boynton Beach amphitheater and the Schoolhouse Children's Museum. The blog was viewed 75 times as of today. The Business Development Team is working to finalize some business promotional campaigns. The first initiative is Boynton Beach Bucks which will act as a reward and incentivize people to patronize local CRA businesses. It offers increased exposure and sales.. Staff will promote it digitally using QR codes for redemption of incentives and to track the program. She explained how the QR Codes would work. In the future, staff will launch Bon Appetite business promotional digital marketing campaign highlighting six local restaurants through videos showcasing a chef from each restaurant preparing a special meu item for take-out or dine in. Viewers will be encouraged to prepare the meal at home or order the prepared item from the restaurant for take-out or dine in. It will be on Facebook and YouTube and include a Boynton Beach Bucks component allowing social media followers to win discount vouchers to the featured restaurant. 4 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 Staff is working on a five-part blog series for businesses and artists on Industrial Avenue. The blog will have a brief write up of each business and contact info to encourage residents to shop local. Board Member Hay asked if they have any printed literature in the Chamber Lobby or lobby areas for promotions of businesses. Ms. Coppins responded the Like a Local Business Guide would be an excellent piece to display in the Chamber. Normally when doing special events, they distribute collateral to the Chamber. They can print out the business guide and get it to the Chamber. Bonnie Nicklien, Grants and Project Manager, gave an overview of the impact of the economic development grant There is a remaining balance of$381,276K with several grants pending. A copy of Business Tax Receipts issued was attached. C. Ocean Breeze East Affordable Multi-Family Rental Apartment Project Update Thuy Shutt, Assistant CRA Director, reviewed the progress of the project. Images of the building were viewed. As of November 3rd, all of landscaping and all of the building units were completed, and a Certificate of Occupancy was issued for buildings one and four each from NE 7th Avenue and NE 1St Street. As of November 16t, 50% of the tenants were moved in and the other 50% will move in within the next of three to four weeks. Centennial representatives were invited to the meeting. Board Member Hay wanted to see the breakdown of the different income levels. Staff had already requested that information and about local hiring. Centennial indicated they would need some time to compile the information. Project photos were viewed showing the playground and pool area. Board Member Hay requested Ms. Shutt speak about the upkeep and the landscaping. Ms. Shutt explained maintenance is part of Ocean Breeze East LLC obligations. Susan Oyer asked if the clubhouse could be rented by the community for use as the Historical Society was interested in finding a meeting location. Chair Grant suggested she speak with Centennial. It was noted the Women's Club and the Civic Center was available for rent. 14. Public Hearing 15. Old Business A. MLK Jr. Boulevard Corridor Commercial Redevelopment and Affordable Multi-Family Rental Apartment Project Update Mr. Simon advised at the November 4th City Commission meeting, the Rezoning Ordinance for the project was approved on first reading. Images of the building elevation and project layout were viewed. The site plan did not change since the approval in November. There was a small change to the north commercial building, which created a large plaza and breezeway which was more beneficial to the 5 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 commercial units there. Attachment two reflected the residential side of the project. Staff would like to receive direction to work with CRA Counsel and Centennial to begin the planning and development of the document for the commercial component detailing the funding agreement between the CRA and Centennial obligations of both parties regarding that component. Chair Grant noted the CRA voted on having additional units. Mr. Simon explained the current site plan and with their discussions with Centennial, there was no adjustments on the number of units although the CRA made it clear they would like to provide additional funding for additional units. As of today, there has been no confirmation on the number of units that will increase if at all. Chair Grant thought they could not refuse additional financing from the CRA. Attorney Duhy did not believe so. It was to work with the CRA for additional funding. Chair Grant explained they do not have a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement and any funding from the CRA would come from TIF. He wanted to direct staff to do so if Centennial did not get financing for the additional units. Attorney Duhy explained it pertained to the approved units, but she would research the matter and get back to the Board. Chair Grant thought there was a motion to fund. A motion to begin negotiations was needed regarding the commercial component of the agreement. Motion Board Member Hay moved to approve beginning negotiations. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. B. Discussion and Consideration of a Request from South Florida Marine to Amend the Purchase and Development Agreement Mr. Simon explained the CRA received a request from the owners of South Florida Marine. In September 2017, the CRA entered into a Purchase and Development Agreement with them for property at 711 N. Federal Highway. The agreement included additional grant funding for the project in the amount $50,800 and it was tied to the creation of all full or a mix of full and part-time jobs. For each job created, they could draw from the funds and not wait for a total number of jobs of a 24-month period. Mr. Woods is requesting the CRA consider releasing 75% of the funding, which is $35,560 of the outstanding grant without being tied to job creation and then the balance of the funding, which was $15,240 would remain there for the fulfillment of the job creation component of the agreement to the end of November 2021. South Florida Marine received $10K funding from the CARES program under the CRA's forgivable loan program as a result of the COVID Pandemic. Chair Grant queried if they followed through with anything in the contract regarding job creation. Mr. Simon explained to- date they not created anything regarding job creation, and the CRA has not received any requests for reimbursement. An extension could be granted if the Board authorized it, or entertain the request Mr. Wood made this evening. 6 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 Michael Wood, 711 N. Federal Highway, explained they have created jobs, some guys left and new employees came in. Their concern, with the limited amount of space they have, was bringing on more employees within the limited amount of space. Chair Grant did not feel COVID was a reason not to follow through with the contract. It was done before the pandemic. He would give an extra year if he followed through with job creation and amend it for interns so high school or college students could get involved with the business. He reiterated he did not feel they could get funding with not following through on the contract. Board Member Hay agreed with Chair Grant. Board Member Hay would be okay with releasing the reverse of the request with the CRA holding the 70% and releasing the 30% and give a year's extension. Chair Grant asked for a second on Board Member Hays motion to release 30% and provide an additional year's extension. An extension would move it back to November 30, 2022. Board Member Romelus was okay with the extension. She asked if it could be done in light of their commitment. Mr. Simon explained it is a Board decision as the grant funding used is CRA funding and the only restrictions apply to the use of the funds are what the Board imposed. There was a lot of discussion, and all were pleased how the project came out, but there was emphasis put on creating 10 to 12 jobs for the expansion and growth of the company. It became a competition between two interested parties. If the Board felt there was a need for funding for the business and the Board wanted to amend the agreement to release some funds, they could do so. Mr. Woods was citing the pandemic as the reason for the request. Attorney Duhy explained it was at the Board's discretion. Board Member Katz agreed partially with the Chair. The purpose of the grant was to create jobs and he understood the pandemic has stymied some efforts to create jobs. He did not object to an extension, but to release the funds without meeting the obligations, and they did receive COVID funds, when the CRA did all they could on their end. He was not on the same page about internships because they were only temporary jobs and he was concerned about the long-term effects of the investment for job creation purposes. He could only support an extension. Board Member Romelus agreed an extension was fine and agreed with Board Member Katz's statement. She did not give funds without the requested deliverables. Board Member Hay agreed to an extension. Chair Grant noted the Palm Beach Marine Academy Charter School and South Tech has a Marine Academy which was why he wanted to include interns and that was why he hoped a part-time component as internship could turn into a job. He understood it was temporary, but hoped it would lead to a permanent position. Board Member Romelus was okay with an internship as long as it was not underwritten by the CRA. She felt an internship would not turn into a full-time position. Chair Grant noted there was a motion from Board Member Hay to release 30% of the funds and extend the deadline to November 30, 2022. 7 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 Motion Board Member Katz offered an amendment to only offer the extension. The current dead line is November 2021 to release a balance of 30% of the funds and increase the deadline to 2022. Board Member Hay was okay with that. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion with a clarification that if at any time the applicant can fulfill the requirements before the deadline they could do so and the CRA could release funds. Chair Grant asked Board Member Hay if he was amending his motion to state South Florida Marine at any time seek funding once they shown the position is filled. Board Member Hay responded it was. Mr. Simon also sought clarification if the new motion included the release of 30% or not. The current motion included the 30%. Board Member Hay withdrew his motion and agreed with Board Member Katz's motion. Motion Board Member Katz moved to grant a one-year extension from 2021 to 2022 dead line and per Board Member Romelus' inquiry, if they fulfill the terms of the agreement, then they can then claim the funds. Board Member Hay seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. C. Discussion and Consideration of a Letter of Intent from Ocean Avenue Residences and Shoppes, LLC for the CRA Owned Property Located at 115 N. Federal Highway Mr. Simon explained this was a continuation of a discussion at the October meeting where there was an item added to the agenda and a discussion ensued. Staff was trying to get more details for the Board in the direction they would like the CRA property to be used either separately or as part of a larger project. Mr. Simon felt having a map, which they did not have at the last meeting, could be helpful as they discuss funding or financing regarding this Letter of Interest (LOI) or any in the future. Chair Grant wanted the Board to speak first, then the audience and then the Board could summarize their comments. They will not open it to public audience after the Board's second comments. There were no objections. Board Member Katz expressed his concern, given some of the information out there, was if they do not, at this point go to RFP and collect more information, they could come across the greatest ideas in the world, but the perception was it was not done in a transparent matter, which he disagreed with. He felt, regarding this LOI, more comfortable with an RFP that they could shape and pending staff availability have a 8 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 formal meeting to solicit input from the community and surrounding businesses. He felt the matter was handled transparently, but the perception was it was not. Chair Grant felt, in reference to this LOI, that they received someone else's proposal about what they would like to see on CRA land. He thought they should work with a partner to expand the CRA's portion of the land. The center portion excludes valuable property on Ocean Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard and has small frontage on Federal Highway. The main request he had with the developer was they make a written offer to adjacent property owners and they would work with that developer to help purchase adjacent properties to expand the project and make it a partnership project as opposed to what they wanted to do. Similar to the Town Square project, it takes a long time for an RFP. They got the letter for the Cottage District in June and they still have not heard anything. He wanted to explore options with this developer as opposed to issuing an RFP. The CRA has its own vision. He did not want to keep on conducting studies and issuing RFPs. He supported working with the developer to develop a bigger and better project. Board Member Hay thought the purpose of an RFP is to make sure all is done transparently. He did not want to rush the project because this project will stand for 100 years or more and he wanted to get it right the first time. He knew the property on the north end of 115 would be ideal to have the property. He thought they could put it out there and discuss it. He did not mind if it took longer. He agreed with Board Member Katz the perception is out there. He wanted all to have an opportunity to have input. Chair Grant opened public comment. Kim Kelly agreed the RFP should be looked at and there have been several developers who were interested in the property. She did not want to rush the project and did not want to do something down the line they may regret. She hoped they could look at many developers to obtain many ideas and pick the best one. Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way agreed with Ms. Kelly, and Board Members Katz and Hay. She thought the project was a cornerstone. If the residents are quietly talking about it and they are not involved, they will hear about it. Bradley Miller, Urban Design Studio, representing the entity submitting the LOI was present with Sunny Van Arnem and Bill Morris. Mr. Van Arnem mentioned this week he and his son visited 20 to 24 businesses in the immediate area on Ocean to the strip mall and the Marina and the different stores up Ocean Avenue. He commented 100% of every single store owner was excited about their plans to develop the core section of the 115 block and felt their ideas for Florida East Coast Railroad, which they were negotiating a lease on the property, to create a central downtown where they would add onto the alley behind Hurricane Alley from Federal Highway to 4th and from 1St from Federal Highway to 4th a walkable retail, music entertainment active central core, . The idea was to build the strength of the core and to build the parking and residential on 9 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 relatively inexpensive property. The idea is to build the core which would make the adjoining properties more valuable. They met with the Chair and other property owners. He spoke to Valerie at ACE and the Oyer's and with Davis Camalier on the ice cream store, and they intend to have a non-binding letter of intent to the property owners and discuss with them the integration of those properties into the whole development. As for an RFP, they are in process in Delray that started in 2010. It went out to RFP and it took them about 2.5 years. It was not satisfied until about 2017 2018 and then wanted a different item and the property is still not developed. The RFP process, at best is a couple of years. They have the best architects and have looked at all the possibilities of the site plan to maximize and create an exciting downtown to pull the properties to the east and west together. They continue to be excited about the project and liked the idea about having a partnership because something would get done. Bill Morris requested, in conjunction with the Board Chair, having an additional 60 to 90 days to continue to work with surrounding property owners, the Board and the Executive Director to avoid going to RFP. Chair Grant was unsure if his comments about choosing a developer, contractor or architect now resonated with the Board. He thought it made sense to work with the individuals with the LOI. He supported giving them an additional 30 days to see if they could come back with a non-binding agreement with adjacent property owners. He thought the big hurdle with an RFP was getting adjacent property owners, and if they could jump that hurdle, they should be given the benefit of the double. He also favored having a public forum at a CRA Advisory Board meeting. He was unsure how to get the word out unless they do flyers or go door to door. Board Member Katz was fine with an extension of a few months to try to incorporate some of the Board's concerns into the LOI to engage surrounding properties. He disagreed RFPs slow a project and noted the Villages and the property on the other side owned by Mr. Camalier are privately own projects, they approved projects years ago. Whether they go to RFPs or not, unless Mr. Morris commits iron clad it could be four or five years. He supported a month or two extension. He did not want this property to cause harm to adjacent properties because it is a block and a whole unit that have been around for decades. He hoped there would be a deal at the end and that the developer commits to move forward in a timely manner and not wait for the market to improve. Attorney Duhy explained the Board had an extended notice period to dispose of the property which expires next week. It will have to be brought to the Board next month with any additional proposals that come in as a result of the notice, she recommended starting with 30 days. The notice that is ending and it has to go before the Board next month, pursuant to the Board's policy. Board Member Hay queried if it was additional LOI. Attorney Duhy explained the Board published an extended period for this particular notice will expired next week. Staff will 10 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 bring back any additional offers received next month that were received during the notice period. Mr. Simon explained he received a LOI this afternoon for the property. Board Member Hay agreed with Board Member Katz to give a 60 or 90 day extension. Attorney Duhy explained if the board wants the current LOI to remain undecided, the Board does not have to do anything No LOI has been accepted. No decision needs to be made by the Board tonight regarding the LOI. Board Member Katz explained they are putting land on the table and likely some TIF and they are trying to go out of their way on a project that will be satisfactory to the Board and community. Whatever they ultimately do, unless the agreement comes with financing is in place and the property is automatically returned if not funded. He would expect the developer should agree that there is a date they need to have financing in place and on that date, the property is returned if financing does not materialize and they will automatically forfeit any land or money. Chair Grant agreed and noted the permit requirement the Board imposed for 211 E. Ocean Avenue and similar to the property at One Ocean where they had certain deadlines where they would know issues before construction starts. Financing is not always the issue. Until a permit is pulled and fees or paid, it is unlikely a project will move forward timely. Board Member Hay asked if Mr. Morris spoke with Ms. Kelly from Hurricane Alley. Bradley Miller explained he and Mr. Morris met with Ms. Kelly about a month and a half ago at his office and there was no agreement. She expressed her concerns about the project as it relates to her business. When they started Worthington Place, there were seven bars and restaurants in a two-block radius. Today there are 28 thriving bars and restaurants within the same two blocks of Worthington Place. Two of them were not as good as Hurricane Alley and today they are doing over $4M a year in the same vein as Hurricane Alley and they are prepared to work with Ms. Kelly on items and parking. He thought 400 to 500 more people would help her business and he thought it would be an asset. Sunny Van Arnem had spoken with some of the other tenants. Sunny Van Arnem had a conference call with Mr. Oyer yesterday where they discussed two proposals the Oyer's would make to integrate into the development and he made it clear of his three parcels, the Hurricane Alley parcel was not for sale and the parcel would remain as Hurricane Alley and the other two parcels next to the park would be made available for sale. It is perfect where it is and it should stay where it is and it is part of them creating a heart and soul and then integrate it on the outside. Their proposals was to have two appraisals and try to negotiate off those two appraisals. There was 100% support along Ocean Avenue store owners. They would commit to a time frame and reverter clause because they want the plan to be developed and be the core. Board Member Hay wanted to ensure there was 100% agreement. No one else came forward. Board Member Romelus had no further comments. She was neutral and they are entertaining offers made to them. 11 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 Chair Grant asked about the appraised values. He noted it only include 511 to 529 East Ocean Avenue as improved. He asked for the value of all the improved properties. Mr. Simon explained the intent of his estimation was based on the existing appraisals on various properties including their own as a land value. An outside entity or developer is not entitled to know what the lease terms are on the individual properties lease terms, so he did not estimate the value of the leases would be and how it would affect value. They did have appraisals for the Oyer properties and the determination was there was a higher value in the least improved property than it would be as land. The base value of his estimates was defaulted to a land value with the other parcels because he did not have access to information that would change that. They know the minimum of the value of the land and if there is a lease that increases the value, they will know more as the appraisals come in. He advised they are doing appraisals now of the other properties. Board Member Katz asked for the appraised value of the land the CRA conveyed to Mr. Camalier for his project across the street and learned it was $460K. Board Member Katz noted the CRA has land that is not directly tied to, but is part of a package of financial incentives for the property across the street. He asked if the financial incentives would soon expire and learned they would. Board Member Katz pointed out there is property they want that will enhance this project and there is millions of dollars on the table across the street. That property owner owns the piece of property the CRA wants. He would not mind if there was consensus to direct, as part of Mr. Morris expedition into the adjacent properties to direct Mr. Simon to engage Mr. Camalier relative to the expiration of his TIF agreements and this property the CRA is interested in, was a bargain to be struck because of Mr. Camalier's potential loss of millions scuttles any chance to flip the project and the CRA have to pay exorbitantly for property that they have an appraised value would not be advantageous. He thought it was an opportune time to talk with Mr. Camalier regarding the Boardwalk property. Board Member Katz did not want to extend TIF funds on those properties because it was valuable land that could be mutually beneficial. Chair Grant felt Mr. Camalier has been a partner with the CRA in the past. He did not favor having adversarial positions with partner and he did not support directing the ex- director to leverage anything . It will be a conversation in the future. Mr. Camalier's TIF agreements expire January 16th or the 20th, 2021. Attorney Duhy recommended this item be an agenda item in December and not make any motions tonight. Board Member Hay asked if the LOI the CRA received was for profit or non-profit organizations and learned they were for profit. D. Discussion of the Tentative Schedule for the Review of the Cottage District Infill Housing Redevelopment Project Development Proposals Mr. Simon explained the current RFP for Cottage District deadline was October 23rd and there were five responses. In the RFP document, under tentative schedule and based on the Board's direction, the schedule is set up that the item and discussion of the proposals go first to the CRAB and then the Board. He wanted to bring back the item if 12 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 the Board wanted to reconsider the steps to be the Board reviews first and then the CRA Advisory Board. Chair Grant explained the Board handled it this way was similar to the City because the Planning and Development Board sees items before the City Commission does. It should have been brought forward in October and not afterwards. Chair Grant wanted the CRA Advisory Board to hear it first. It will stay as written. The CRA Advisory Board will hear the presentations first and a make recommendation. The Board will then hear the second presentations based on their recommendation. There were no other comments on this item. E. Consideration of the Economic Development Grant Program Guidelines and Applications for FY 2020 - 2021 Ms. Nicklien explained this item was brought back to the Board for a discussion at the October 13th meeting regarding a few considerations. There was a request for an extension of eligibility time to apply for the grant. The current grant states that business will be eligible to apply for the grant within the first six months of the business obtaining their Business Tax Receipt (BTR) from the City. The second item was under the current Commercial Property Improvement Grant, and new this year, was hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts establishments can get $50K in reimbursable funds. This change created a lot of interest in the program regarding those uses and staff asked the Board if they wanted to limit the number of approvals, as was done for hair and nail salons, gyms, and florists, to no more than two per fiscal year. And consider the grants to hotels motels and bed and breakfasts that are on main corridors, Federal Highway, Boynton Beach Boulevard and Woolbright Road. Under the current property improvement grant a one-time reimbursement is given at the end of the project, but several applicants due to COVID and their need for cash was to reimburse them through-out the project. They would still have to submit the required document, but she could release 80% throughout the award as they provide proof of payment and release the final 20% final permits or Certificate of occupancy and everything else was submitted. Chair Grant to extend the program past the six months of receiving their Business Tax Receipt as a new business that may be from outside the area may not be aware of the program and an extension would be beneficial. As for the second option, he did not want to limit the number of times an applicant could apply for the program to two. There are hotels using the full $50K which was good. Chair Grant thought if they needed to add more funding to the grants, they should because if the allotted funding was gone in January, he did not want applicants to have to wait for another nine months to reapply. He thought it should be limited to four as there is so much tax revenue and property value provided by this sector to the City and they have been hit hard. Chair Grant was fine with partial reimbursement up to 50%. He did not want hotels to take 80% and take their time with the last 20%. Ms. Nicklien explained when the Board approved the Emergency Resolution in April, they approved releasing up to 80% of the grant award, 13 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 It was a smooth process for those businesses. The recipients provided documentation and she reimbursed them 50% of that request. At the end of the project and after getting the permit after showing other documents, she released the final 20%. Mr. Simon inquired if the Board wanted to focus on any particular corridor or leave the hotel/motel/bed and breakfast category anywhere within the district. Chair Grant thought hotels/motels/and bed and breakfasts anywhere in the District was appropriate. Motion. Board Member Board Member Katz moved to extend as stated. Board Member Hay seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 16. New Business A. Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between the Boynton Beach CRA and Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County Ms. Shutt reviewed the agenda item and advised staff applied for grant funds in September and were awarded the requested $65,342 for the demolition of two buildings: one at 411 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard and the 1102 N. Federal Highway at the N.E. corner of 10th and US 1. The Interlocal Agreement was attached. This was the fifth year the CRA received this amount. This was reviewed by Legal and staff requests the Board to approve and authorize the Chair to sign upon the legal review. All was approved by SWA and is awaiting executing. Motion Board Member Hay moved to approve. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. B. Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between the City and CRA for the funding of the Tree Canopy Coverage Project Ms. Shutt explained on September 1St the City Commission approved a city-wide tree planting goal of 3K trees a year as per R20-191. The goal is to help implement the City's 2020 climate action plan and promote equity in low income neighborhood by having more tree canopy to make the area more sustainable and add quality of life. They identified $60,650 and CRA approved that amount as part of their overall budget. The documents detail the reporting requirements. The ILA clarified the responsibility of each entity. The City is responsible for all of the maintenance of the trees and the trees must be planted within a potential planting area as contained in Exhibit B of the ILA. This will be on a reimbursement basis and pertains to the CRA area only. Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator, thinks it could be done within 12 months and the ILA allows the City to plant in more than 12 months. It will be more or less city owned property and rights of ways that will accommodate the plantings. Chair Grant asked if it 14 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 could be used on private property and learned it could as long as it was within the planting areas within the CRA. Chair Grant noted the CRA gave funding to HOAs for signs. He hoped it could be used for property owners which will increase value, which would come back to the CRA. Ms. Shutt did not know the City's scheduling plan but the ILA did not prohibit trees from being planted on private property. Ms. Harvey explained she was moving forward with implementation on planting strictly on public land. The ILA was written more generally, but was not aware of any opportunity to plant on private land and would be amenable to doing so. Chair Grant wanted the CRA to discuss it and whether to allow the City to spend CRA funds on private residences. If they hold a tree give away, those trees could be planted outside of the CRA. He pointed out there are condo and housing associations that may want to match or request tree funding. He would like to see the CRA allow the City to spend the $50,650 and use $10K for HOAs or COAs at 50% reimbursement. Ms. Shutt thought there should be some sort of an agreement. Chair Grant did not want it open to single- family homes, but thought associations in the CRA may like funding to maximize planting new trees. Ms. Harvey understood the funding would be split with the City and explained they have targeted some parks and the other half of the money would be geared towards medians, streets and rights-of-way. Attorney Duhy this ILA is set up to fund the City's program. She suggested bringing it to the City as the agreement allows the City to take that money and have an expanded program with HOA's if that is what they wanted to do. Chair Grant asked if the City's Energy Edge program wanted to allow association to seek reimbursement based on their own tree planting and learned it was contained in the ILA. Attorney Duhy explained the motion was approve subject to final legal review, ensuring the responsibility to allow the City to use some funding for private programs. Board Member Katz's concern about private use was he did not know how they would monitor the program to regulate it. He thought it could be a separate initiative, but not under its current format. Chair Grant requested a motion to approve the ILA as stated. Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve the ILA as stated. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. C. Consideration of Accepting the Transfer of the City-Owned Property Located at 1102 N. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL and Subsequently the Approval to Dispose of the Property Mr. Simon requested the Board accept the property acquired by the City . On November 4, 2020, the City Commission approved transferring the property to the CRA for redevelopment purposes. The CRA requested approval to agree to the transfer and 15 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 to fund the closing costs for its acquisition and transfer. It would be used for redevelopment purposes. Motion Board Member Hay moved to approve. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. Tim Collins, owner of the Fish Depot Seafood Market, 1022 N Federal Highway, explained they submitted a LOI for the 1102 and 1110 properties for a build-out for fish market and cafe and then for parking and to repair the building that is there. They sent a picture of what it looked like, and announced it would revitalize the corner. The building they occupy has been for sale and the purchase price and to bring up to Code would price them out of the market. Their Attorney said look for other property. The building appears to be sound structurally. They could put something extremely attractive for the corner. Mr. Simon advised he did receive the LOI, and explained this item is not to dispose to any entity, only to accept the property from the City to move towards disposal. The CRA will have to notice this specific property with a 30-day notice under which another or multiple LOIs could be received. Attorney Duhy explained the motion is to accept the property and to publish a notice of intent to dispose at 1102 N. Federal Highway. Motion Board Member Hay repeated that was his motion. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Mr. Simon queried if an additional motion to authorize the chair to execute the closing documents subject to review by CRA Legal Counsel. Motion Board Member Katz so moved. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Chair Grant noted the former Cabinets Etcetera sold for $300K less than the purchase price. He wanted to ensure industrial properties are appraised for the value they should be appraised for and not just a 10% increase in the assessed value. He wanted the CRA to contact the Property Appraiser to ensure the property appraiser is doing their job when a property is bought and sold in the CRA District to appraise surrounding properties for the true value and not just the increase in the assessed value. He thought this could be a future agenda item. There were no objections. Mr. Simon understood it did not sell for less, it was appraised by the appraiser for less. Chair Grant noted it $380K and it sold for $490K. He wanted to make sure the properties to the south went from $480K to $720K. He wanted to make sure the properties were 16 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 10, 2020 appraised correctly so there would be no underhanded dealing of getting a property for a lower amount. 17. Future Agenda Items A. Discussion Regarding Prevailing Wage, Benefits and Apprenticeship Policies for CRA Procurement and Requests for Proposals B. Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between the City and CRA for Funding Portions of Veteran's Park Parking Project C. Sara Sims Park Amphitheater Plans D. Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Boynton Beach for the Historic Woman's Club of Boynton Beach located at 1010 S. Federal Highway 18. Adjournment Mr. Karjalainen explained how the public could obtain the video and audio recording of the meeting. There being no further business before the Board, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. t . J", Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 17