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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-31 CRA Board Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012 — 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Flury called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chairman: Patricia A. Flury Vice-Chairman: C. K. "Mac"McElyea Board Members: Anne Castro Walter Duke Bobbie H. Grace CRA Executive Director: Jeremy Earle City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro CRA Secretary: Louise Stilson 2. Citizens Comments Craig Lowey, Rexall, 16 S. Federal Highway, thanked the Board for its support of their interior renovations. 3. CRA Updates Director Earle provided an update on the status of the neighborhood projects: College Gardens is substantially complete and we are currently tending to punch list items. The project has not yet been finaled, which means it has not been turned over to the City. Dania Beach Heights had some delays caused by Broward County and presently there are some paver issues, but staff is addressing these issues and others. Substantial completion should be by the end of August. Sun Garden Isles is going well, school staff is excited about the project, and it should be substantially complete by August 20tn. Pads for the bus shelters and benches are complete at the 12 locations and although Broward County had issues which caused delays, the benches should be completed by November 30tn. Permit applications for the shelters were submitted to the City and construction should begin by August 15tn, with completion by October 30tn Director Earle spoke about the Community Garden project and the $35,000.00 grant we are receiving, which must be used by September 26tn. To accomplish this, earthwork for drainage purposes needs to be undertaken as soon as possible. He asked the Board for authorization to spend an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 from funds budgeted for the garden and obtain three quotes from Public Services, in order to contract someone to do the work as time is of the essence. it Board Member Castro motioned to authorize the CRA Director to obtain three quotes for earthwork for the Community Garden, with a contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00; seconded by Vice-Chairman McElyea. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Castro Yes Vice-Chairman McElyea Yes Board Member Duke Yes Chairman Flury Yes Board Member Grace Yes Director Earle noted there will be public meetings held over the next several weeks in furtherance of involving the public in the garden. Ana Zeinieh, Economic Development Manager, noted the Arts and Seafood Celebration would be held April 6-7, 2013, at Frost Park. We have our first sponsor, and a task force will be overseeing the planning of the event. Director Earle advised the Creative Arts Council Advisory Board would be hosting a community arts plan vision workshop at I.T. Parker on August 301h, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Board Member Castro noted because it is budget season, she asked Elizabeth Wentworth to prepare a budget for the Arts Council. Director Earle responded he would forward it to the Board. Board Member Grace commented, relative to the neighborhood projects update, on the turnabouts and emergency vehicle access, noting the configuration is tight for her car. She felt there would be a problem for our emergency vehicles and asked about alternate routes. Director Earle advised the Fire Marshall signed off on the plans and explained the mountable curbs are designed for emergency vehicles to drive over, noting this is an FDOT design standard. He will ask the Fire Marshall about alternative routes. Board Member Grace noted Sun Garden Isles traffic will be diverted to 11 th and 12'h because 101h Court will be a one-way street. She asked if direction could be provided as this conversion takes place because children will be walking down these streets. Director Earle responded Principal Pasteur will be sending a letter asking for a letter of support from the Commission for an additional crossing guard, which they will pay for. They will also ask for help in obtaining a policeman for after school hours. 4. Presentations There were no presentations on this agenda. Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday,July 31,2012—6:00 p.m. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Minutes: Approve minutes of June 6, 2012 Regular Meeting Approve minutes of July 18, 2012 Special Meeting 5.2 Travel Requests: None 5.3 Approve Fagade and Exterior Grants for Dania Rexall Drugs and Fetch Branding 5.4 Approve CRA Budget Amendment to transfer $29,000.00 from 5208 City Wide Professional Services to 5201 Professional Services Board Member Castro motioned to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Board Member Grace. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Castro Yes Vice-Chairman McElyea Yes Board Member Duke Yes Chairman Flury Yes Board Member Grace Yes 6. Proposals and Bids 6.1 City Center Developers Preliminary Agreement Jamie Cole, CRA Special Counsel, noted this is a preliminary agreement and is not binding on the City, but gives the developer six months to see if they can come up with a feasible project. After the 180-day period, a final agreement would be brought to both the CRA Board and City Commission for approval, should an acceptable project be developed. Board Member Grace hopes by 2014 we can have a substantial project that is do-able and workable, and that provides a livable, small town atmosphere. Board Member Castro commended Special Counsel Cole and the developer for the agreement which she felt defines our relationship. She will not micromanage to come up with a good project and believes the developer should use their creativity and come up with something wonderful. She felt this developer would bring forward a project that is in keeping with the character of the City. Chairman Flury thanked everyone for putting this agreement together as this is a nice way to go forward. Board Member Castro motioned to approve executing the Preliminary Development Agreement; seconded by Board Member Grace. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll Call vote: Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday,July 31,2012—6:00 p.m. Board Member Castro Yes Vice-Chairman McElyea Yes Board Member Duke No Chairman Flury Yes Board Member Grace Yes Board Member Duke explained why he voted no; in particular, he is concerned about buildings with more than six to eight stories being developed. Board Member Castro felt the Commission needs to make a decision on how many stories they are willing to approve, and accordingly, the building height and density within the urban core should be amended if the Commission does not wish to allow what is permissible. Mayor Flury commented we are looking forward to working with the developer. 7. Discussion and Possible Action There were no discussion items on this agenda. 9. Adjournment Chairman Flury adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4 LOUISE STILSON, CMC PATRICIA A. FLURY CRA SECRETARY CHAIRMAN—CRA Approved: September 5, 2012 DANM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday,July 31,2012—6:00 p.m.