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DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Ryan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present:
Chair: Joyce L. Davis
Vice-Chair: Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Board Members: Lori Lewellen
Luis Rimoli
A. J. Ryan, IC
Executive Director: Candido Sosa-Cruz
City Attorney: Eve Boutsis
CRA Secretary: Elora Riera, MMC
2. Citizen Comments
None.
3. Administrative Reports
3.1 Administrative Report
Executive Director Chen presented his administrative report that was provided to the Board in
their packets. He touched on the following topics:
- Commercial Façade Grants
- Home Beautification Program
- Safe at Home Program
- BRAVO Visit at the Casino
- Guy Harvey Foundation Downtown Mural
- South Florida Community Land Trust (SFCLT)/ Blue-Sky Dania Pilot Program
- The PATCH
4. Presentations
4.1 Collins Elementary School Awards Certificate of Appreciation for The Patch
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Executive Director Sosa-Cruz introduced the item. Bianca and Noah of the Fruitful Fields spoke
about the recognition they received from Collins Elementary.
4.2 RMA Introduction Presentation
Executive Director Sosa-Cruz introduced the item and Kim and Lorena from RMA.
They spoke about their firm and provided an overview of their mission and highlight some of
their initiatives and strategies for the CRA and answered questions from the Board.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Minutes: June 10, 2025 CRA Board Meeting
5.2 Travel Requests: None.
Vice Chair Salvino made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Board member Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
6. Proposals and Bids
There were no proposals on this agenda.
7. Discussion and Possible Action
There are no discussion items.
8. Information Items
There were no information items.
9. Board Member Comments
Board member Lewellen asked about the workshop for properties and Executive Director Sosa-
Cruz commented that it would take place after the break.
Board member Rimoli had no comments.
Board member Ryan commented on the presentation from RMA and the progress in the CRA.
Vice Chair Salvino had no comments.
Chair Davis wished all a nice summer break.
10. Adjournment
Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CRA SECRETARY CHAIR – CRA
Approved: September 15, 2025