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DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 – 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
Archibald J. Ryan IV
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:
- CRA Initiatives/Economic Development/ Grants
- PATCH
- Upcoming events
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4. Presentations
4.1 CRA Properties Discussion and Overview
Executive Director Sosa-Cruz presented and provided an overview of CRA-owned properties in
response to board questions about future plans, focusing specifically on two clusters rather than
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scattered individual lots to be addressed later. The discussion highlighted the Southwest 12th
Avenue (Smith Store) properties, which are currently restricted by a covenant allowing only
single-family homes—despite zoning that permits more diverse residential development. This
restriction, along with small lot sizes, has limited market interest. Removing the covenant would
require a unanimous board vote. While no formal documentation explains the original restriction,
board members recalled it was implemented around 2016–2018 after the city acquired and
demolished a problematic high-crime store, with the intent to promote residential development
and prevent further commercial use.
The board discussed that lifting the covenant would expand development options, with decisions
on future use to follow if the restriction is removed.
There was consensus from the Board to remove the covenant.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Minutes: March 10, 2026 CRA Board Meeting Minutes
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
None.
7. Discussion and Possible Action
None.
8. Information Items
8.1
• April Merchant Newsletter
• Façade Grant Flyer
• Arbor Day Flyer
• Jumbo Networker & Business Expo Flyer
• Hamburger House Party Flyer
Flyers were provided to the Board for informational purposes.
9. Board Member Comments
Commissioner Lewellen inquired about the other properties and if they will also be discussed
and Executive Director Sosa Cruz responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Rimoli had nothing to report.
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Commissioner Ryan had nothing to report.
Vice Chair Salvino had nothing to report.
Chair Davis commented on the CRA annual report and commended Executive Director Sosa
Cruz on a phenomenal job on creating the report.
10. Adjournment
Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
ELORA RIERA, MMC MARCO A. SALVINO, SR.
CRA SECRETARY VICE CHAIR –CRA