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Minutes 06-03-21 Y I MINUTES OF THE CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435 HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 AT 6:30 PM PRESENT: STAFF: Naomi Cobb Michael Simon, CRA Executive Director Joe Josemond Bonnie Nicklien, CRA Grants & Project Manager Sharon Grcevic Vanessa Mutchnik, Prototype, Inc. Angela Cruz Yonnne Skovron Golene Gordon ABSENT: Aimee Kelley 1. Call to Order— The meeting was called to order Michael Simon, at 6:33 PM. 2. Roll Call - Roll was called, and it was determined a quorum was present. Mr. Simon stated that the Board should select a Chair and Vice Chairperson for the City Commission to ratify. Motion was made by Ms. Grcevic, seconded by Ms. Cruz, to select Ms. Gordon as Board Chair. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). Motion was made by Ms. Grcevic, seconded by Ms. Gordon, to select Ms. Cruz as Board Vice Chairperson. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). 3. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda — None B. Adoption of Agenda Motion was made by Ms. Cobb, seconded by Ms. Skovron, to adopt the agenda. Ina voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). 4. Information Only Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board June 3, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida Mr. Simon stated that the City will be holding the following upcoming events; "Rock the Block" on June 12th, "Rock the Marina" on June 26th, "Rock the Plaza" on July 17th and "Night Market" celebrating the new amphitheater on July 31St 5. Public Comment Bishop Bernard Wright stated that he would like to see the Board add an invocation and pledge to the agenda. The Board discussed the option of rotating the invocation. Motion was made by Ms. Cobb, seconded by Ms. Cruz, to amend future agendas and include a pledge and an invocation. In a voice vote, the motion passed (5-1, with Ms. Grcevic opposed). 6. Consent A. Approval of CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes — May 6, 2021 Motion was made by Ms. Cruz, seconded by Ms. Skovron, to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2021 Board meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). 7. Assignments A. Pending Assignments 1. Review of Commercial Properties within CRA Area From the Notice Agenda (see attached), the following properties were presented: • 417 NE 6Th AVENUE o North of Boynton Beach Boulevard, industrial area 0 8-minute drive to Boynton Beach Commuter Rail (Tri-County Commuter) and 23-minute drive Palm Beach International Airport o Currently an auto body and towing company 0 1,609 SF o Listing price $529,000 Board Comments: Mr. Josemond stated that the property is overprice and would recommend placing the property in "Does not Fit the CRA Mission". 2 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board June 3, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida Chair Gordon and Vice Chair Cruz stated that they both agreed with Mr. Josemond. Ms. Cobb stated that she would place the property in "Pursue at a Future Date". Ms. Skovron and Ms. Grcevic both stated that they would place the property in "Does not Fit the CRA Mission". Motion was made by Ms. Grcevic, seconded by Ms. Skovron, to place property 417 NE 6t" Avenue in "Does not Fit the CRA Mission". In a voice vote, the motion passed (5-1, with Ms. Cobb opposed). • 609 N. RAILROAD AVENUE o Industrial area in the heart of Boynton Beach 0 8-minute drive to Boynton Beach Commuter Rail (Tri-County Commuter) and 23-minute drive Palm Beach International Airport 0 9,627 SF 0 0.42 AC o Listing price $1,699,999 Board Comments: Ms. Grcevic stated that when she drove by the property, it looked like work was being performed on the property. Ms. Grcevic stated that she would not want to interfere with that work right now. Ms. Cobb questioned if the work was being done by the property owner. Mr. Simon stated that he did not have that information. Ms. Skovron stated that she would recommend placing the property in "Does not Fit the CRA Mission". Ms. Cobb and Vice Chair Cruz stated that they would place the property in "Does not Fit CRA Mission". Chair Gordon stated that after visiting the site, she would place the property in "Pursue at a Future Date". Mr. Josemond stated that he would recommend placing the property in "Does not Fit the CRA Mission". 3 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board June 3, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida Motion was made by Mr. Josemond, seconded by Ms. Skovron, to place property 609 N. Railroad Avenue in "Does not Fit the CRA Mission" at the time. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). • 3377 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY 0 1,220 SF 0 12-minute drive to Delray Beach Commuter Rail (Tri-County Commuter) and 25-minute drive to Palm Beach International Airport o Listing price $599,000 Board Comments: Ms. Skovron questioned the current zoning for this property. Mr. Simon stated that it is currently zone for commercial 3, but added that in the future CRA plan, it would be mix use low density zone. Ms. Skovron stated that she would place the property in "Pursue Now as a Land Banking Opportunity". Ms. Cobb stated that she would agree with Ms. Skovron. Ms. Grcevic stated that she would recommend placing the property in either "Pursue at a Future Date" or "Pursue Now as a Land Banking Opportunity". Vice Chair Cruz stated that she agreed with Ms. Grcevic. Mr. Josemond stated that the price is high for this property but added that he would recommend placing the property in "Pursue Now as a Land Banking Opportunity". He added that the property could be a little cafe or doctor's office. Motion was made by Mr. Grcevic, seconded by Ms. Skovron, to place property 3377 N. Federal Highway in "Pursue Now as a Land Banking Opportunity". In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). • 3351 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY o Currently Wicker & Rattan Furniture 0 5,000 SF 0 12-minute drive to Delray Beach Commuter Rail (Tri-County Commuter) and 26-minute drive to Palm Beach International Airport o Listing price $1,499,000 Ms. Grcevic stated that this property has a great historical Boynton Beach charm. 4 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board June 3, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida Ms. Cobb stated that she would recommend placing the property in the "Pursue Now as a Land Banking Opportunity". Chair Gordon stated that she agreed with Ms. Cobb. Ms. Skovron stated that she would put this property in "Pursue at a Future Date". Mr. Simon stated that from a staff level, this would be a great property to pursue. It gets the property out of the County and accomplishes the City's annexation goal. He added that it is next to the previous property discussed and having both properties would make them more desirable to developers in the private sector. Ms. Grcevic questioned if the Board could make a condition; to only pursue this property if the City is able to purchase the previous one. Mr. Simon stated that the Board could put that condition in the recommendation. The Board discussed both property 3377 N. Federal Highway and 3351 N. Federal Highway. Motion was made by Ms. Cobb, seconded by Mr. Josemond, to place property 3351 N. Federal Highway in "Pursue Now as a Land Banking Opportunity". In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). B. New Assignments — No new assignments Ms. Cobb questioned if she missed a meeting. She stated that she thought there were more properties for the Board to discuss. Mr. Simon stated that, at the last meeting, the Board decided to move forward the four properties discussed tonight. He stated that at the next meeting, he will have new properties for the Board to discuss. 8. Adjournment Motion was made by Vice Chair Cruz, seconded by Ms. Cobb, to adjourn the meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM. Attachments: Presentation of Commercial Properties within CRA Area [Minutes transcribed by V. Mutchnik, Inc.] 5