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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210713 CRA Board MeetingMINUTES OF MEETING DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 - 5:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chair James called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Chair: Vice -Chair: Board Members Executive Director City Attorney: CRA Secretary: 2. Citizen Comments Tamara James Marco A. Salvino, Sr. Joyce L. Davis Lori Lewellen Lauren Odman K. Michael Chen Thomas Ansbro Thomas Schneider Laura Lombardo, 1401 NW loth Street, Apt. South, member of the Creative Arts Council Advisory Board, asked for clarity that there will be a future for the CACAB and whether there will be funding available to them. She also asked that the CACAB be put on the agenda for discussion. Linda Wilson, President of the Friends of the Dania Beach Library, spoke about the Honor the Legacy Project and said there was no notice that there would be an unveiling of two markers on July 27th for the project and nothing has been publicized for it. She hopes the Board supports it and will get it advertised, and spoke about discussion items 7.1 and 7.3. Director Chen noted the markers were completed two weeks ago and asked if the Board Members were available on July 27th as it needs to be walking tour, properly publicized. The Board agreed to an Honor the Legacy walking tour to be held on August 5th at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Wiggins, 321 SE 3rd Avenue, thanked Director Chen for meeting with him. He suggested discussing the CACAB matter at a later date and not deciding tonight and perhaps having a workshop. He extended an invitation to CRA staff and the Board to join a community meeting with CRA business stakeholders and the public regarding creating a business district in the 1 St Street and 5th Avenue area to open dialogue on the possibilities of the area. Chair James asked Pastor Wiggins to notify staff of the meeting information so proper notice could be provided. Pastor Jonathan Thomas, 180 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, said the CACAB discussion should include all citizens and community members and spoke about potential redevelopment on NW lst Street. 3. Administrative Reports 3.1 Administrative Report Director Chen reviewed the information included in the agenda packet, consisting of updates on the CRA reorganization, Dania Beach Innovation Ecosystem, Art In Public Places: Honor The Legacy Project, and Dania After Dark. Chair James asked if we could add to the scope of work of the RFP for Dania After Dark. Director Chen explained rules of purchasing and the outcome of the final agreement, and he reassured Chair James Art in the Hall is included in the RFP. Director Chen continued with an update on the Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Celebration. Chair James asked why we did not go out to bid for the contract and are instead renewing it. Director Chen noted we had the ability with the existing renewal clause to extend the contract which was easier than going out to bid. Early next year, we could do an RFP for new proposers if the Board would like. Director Chen continued with updates on the PATCH and the Dania Beach Business Academy. 4. Presentations There were no presentations on this agenda. 5. Consent A eg nda 5.1 Minutes: Approve Minutes of June 8, 2021 CRA Board Virtual Meeting 5.2 Travel Requests: None 5.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-CRA-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC., TO EXTEND THE Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. LENGTH OF THE AGREEMENT BY THREE MONTHS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Board Member Lewellen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Vice - Chair Salvino. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Proposals and Bids There were no proposals on this agenda. 7. Discussion and Possible Action 7.1 Dania Beach Creative Arts Council Advisory Board - Chair James Chair James wanted to know the thoughts of the Board Members on the Arts in Public Places board, whether the CACAB should be sunsetted, and if not, the type of relationship the two boards would have with each other. Board Member Odman asked that we not sunset the board as it has tremendous value. She said we need to revisit the expectations and goals of the board, and suggested Director Chen put together the history and recommendations on the structure for the CRA board. Vice -Chair Salvino spoke of the CACAB previously asking for funding. Since this is an advisory board, and boards are not awarded funding, they should present a plan of action to the Commission. He noted he opposes sunsetting the board. Board Member Davis opposed sunsetting the CACAB and suggested revisiting the structure of the board in a workshop. Board Member Lewellen also opposed sunsetting the board and said there should be a collaborative effort from both boards. Chair James stated we need to look at funding our advisory boards and the CACAB to be citywide, not just within the CRA. She felt we need to workshop this to redefine what we want and our expectations. We should provide funding for service that we want as there is value to the service and provide them with a budget and revisit all of our boards. She is all in for having a workshop and would recommend options of expanding the board back citywide, perhaps having a City staff liaison so there is a seamless relationship with both boards. Board Member Odman suggested the Board may want to pick a workshop date in August, on the 18th or 19tn Discussion ensued regarding a date for a workshop. Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. Board Member Lewellen noted she wanted it after business hours or even after the August meeting. Chair James said she wanted it before because we may want to put it in the budget. Discussion ensued regarding prospective dates for a workshop. The Board consensus was to hold a workshop on August 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Creative Arts Council Advisory Board. Addendum 7.1 a CRA Staff Reorganization Director Chen reviewed the information included in the addendum packet. Chair James suggested having the Business Attraction & Investment Manager position filled with someone well -versed in this scope of work. Board member Lewellen noted she appreciated Director Chen's efforts in re-evaluating the department needs. The Board consensus was to move forward with creation of the Strategic Communications & Community Outreach Representative and Business Attraction & Investment Manager (BAI) positions and the allocation of potential additional funding requirements resulting from the filling of those positions. 7.2 CRA Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program Revision Director Chen reviewed the information included in the agenda packet and noted staff recommendations were that we open this up to a citywide program, make it a match of 50%, and increase the limit to $25,000 per application. He reviewed the properties that could not apply for the program. Chair James noted she does not favor the 50% match as a lot of businesses would not be able to afford it. Board Member Lewellen asked if 50% is standard in other CRAs. Director Chen responded it is standard in programs that he has been involved in. Chair James noted our CRA is different as it is TIFless and she knows from talking about redeveloping our CRA that a lot of the community is vacant land right now and is in the NW section. Everyone cannot afford the 50% match, especially after COVID. She said she would like to keep it at 30%. Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. Board Member Odman noted she does not have a problem with keeping it at 30%. Chair James said she wanted to look at it for a year at 30%. Vice -Chair Salvino questioned the businesses that would be helped, whether they are first -year businesses or 34-year existing businesses. He has no problem with 30% at that point. Director Chen noted there was no stipulation of the age of the businesses in the agreement. Vice -Chair Salvino suggested the match for new businesses starting out should be 30% and already established businesses older than three years should be 50%. Director Chen noted he has a problem with the application process which is holding improvements up. He would like to work with the City Attorney and Finance Director to find ways to streamline the process to cause less pain for the applicant and yet preserve our position of responsible fiscal management of tax dollars. The Board consensus was to move forward with staff recommended changes to the program set forth in the Executive Director's memorandum included in the agenda packet, with the exception of the business match, which would be 30% for new businesses and 50% for businesses over three years old. 7.3 CRA Advisory Board Chair James suggested this item be taken up at the community meeting to be organized by Rev. Wiggins. Board Member Lewellen asked that no final decisions would be made at the meeting, and requested the outcome come back to the Board for further discussion and the meeting be recorded. The Board consensus was for discussion of the CRA Advisory Board to initiate at the community meeting organized by Pastor Wiggins. 7.4 At Home Dania Beach Director Chen reviewed the information included in the agenda packet. Vice -Chair Salvino commented we should exclude any variation if we can make it work without going through the long variance process. Director Chen explained some of the lots are under 50-60 feet minimum linear frontage. One facet is the legal dimension, the second is sufficient dimensions that you can actually build a functional house. He would like approval to do a survey on the last lot which will give us dimensions so a conversation could be had with Community Development. For all the properties Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. that are determined to be truly buildable, he recommends putting them out for RFP to develop workforce, attainable housing. He explained workforce and affordable housing standards. Chair James said we are going from HUD standards to affordable, now to workforce housing, and skipping over what is going to work for the community members. Workforce is very close to market rate so she wants to make sure we are serving those individuals in that community. Director Chen noted it is all at the discretion of the Board. He also recommends we do a down payment assistance and add criteria to the program for health service sector personnel who are currently working in Dania Beach. The program would provide $10,000 down payment assistance. Chair James asked about individuals who do not meet the criteria and suggested including our veterans. Board Member Odman questioned whether a first responder has to be working in Dania Beach or if they could be licensed in Broward County as an EMT. Director Chen responded yes, but if the Board would like to make the criteria more expansive, he would follow the will of the Board. Board Member Odman said it seems these things would be very exclusionary and felt we should think more broadly to include veterans and first responders licensed in Broward County. Director Chen said it would be designed as the Board directs. The Board consensus was to move forward with a survey of the sixth parcel of land and hold off on the rest of the program for further discussion at a future date. 8. Board Member Comments Board Member Davis spoke about the Business Academy and congratulated Director Chen on the turnout. Board Member Lewellen spoke of the Business Academy session she attended and noted she was very impressed to see how many people showed up at the first session. Chair James congratulated Director Chen on the Business Academy attendance and asked that the program continue to be marketed along with business and community redevelopment. 9. Information Items There were no items on this agenda. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. 10. Adj ournment Chair James adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. ATTEST: I :L C 1ZeT AS SCHNEIDER, C CRA SECRETARY Approved: August 24, 2021 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TAMARA JAME CHAIR — CRA DMIA-BEACH coMMw+nr ft"w11w at "1"" Minutes of Regular Meeting 7 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. T� REQUEST TO ADDRESS CITY OF DANIA BEACH MANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETINGS The Community Redevelopment Agency (CPA) is required by state law to keep minutes of CRA Board meetings. To properly identify persons who address the CRA in those minutes, the CRA requests that this form be completed and provided to the CRA Secretary, before the meeting begins. DATE OF CRA BOARD MEETING: t� i , 20 2 PRINT NAME. ADDRESS: O ( Aj U -) 10 S� _ Apt so1AA PHONE NO. 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