HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-18 CRA Board Regular Meeting Minutes DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis 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 Sosa-Cruz presented his administrative report that was provided to the Board in their packets. He touched on the following topics:
- Home Beautification Program/Safe at Home Program
- RMA Operational Analysis - Attending the 101 Dania Beach development - The PATCH
4. Presentations 4.1 RMA CRA Operational Analysis Presentation
Kim Briesemeister of RMA presented an in-depth redevelopment and operational analysis of the CRA emphasizing that the city already has a strong brand and positive momentum but also major
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opportunities to elevate its business climate, real estate activation, and economic trajectory. She explained how redevelopment requires not only attracting positive change but also walked
through key focus areas, especially the arts and entertainment district, First Avenue, and US-,
highlighting the need to connect businesses, properties, and public spaces rather than relying on physical improvements alone. Ms. Briesemeister stressed aligning zoning, activating city-owned land, and improving facades
and safety. She also described large economic opportunities tied to the marine and aviation
industries, the casino property, cultural branding, and major upcoming events. Overall, she encouraged the city to hold a workshop to dive deeper into these insights, refine priorities, and align tools, policies, and budgets to support long-term redevelopment success.
Ms. Briesemeister answered questions from the board.
5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Minutes: October 14, 2025 CRA Board Meeting Minutes
5.2 Travel Requests: None. 5.3 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-CRA-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION 2020-CRA-013, WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE CRA BOARD IS TO APPROVE THE CREATION, MODIFICATION AND FUNDING OF NEW CRA POSITIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE
MODIFICATION/CREATION OF CERTAIN CRA POSITIONS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
Board member Lewellen made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Salvino which carried unanimously on voice vote. Executive Director Sosa Cruz announced that Mr. Chen’s last day with the city is November 28th and he thanked him for his work.
Mr. Chen commented that it’s been an honor to work for the city and thanked the board for their support. The Board thanked Mr. Chen for all his hard work and dedication he provided to the CRA.
6. Proposals and Bids None.
7. Discussion and Possible Action
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None.
8. Information Items
None. 9. Board Member Comments
Board member Lewellen deferred her comments to the Commission meeting. Board member Rimoli deferred her comments to the Commission meeting.
Board member Ryan appreciated the RMA presentation. Thanked Mr. Chen for his hard work
and appreciated his knowledge and vision for the city and wished him the best. Vice Chair Salvino expressed his thanks to Mr. Chen and wished him good luck.
Chair Davis commented that she already spoke to Mr. Chen and said she will miss him.
10. Adjournment Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CRA SECRETARY CHAIR – CRA
Approved:
December 9th 2025