COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Agenda Cover Memorandum

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1 Originating Department: City Clerk (CC) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Agenda Cover Memorandum Meeting Type: Regular Agenda Date: 02/01/2016 Advertised: CRA#: Required?: Yes No 1352 Subject: Minutes of the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting of January 4, Ordinance/Resolution: Staff Recommended Motion: Approve the minutes of the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting held on January 4, Background: Fiscal Note Current Year: Annualized: Budgeted: Unbudgeted: Funding Source: Comment: No fiscal impact. Electronic Attachments: Click here for assistance with naming convention. > CRA Minutes.docx Is this ACM related to a Grant? Yes No Originating Department: Approved by: Venice P Johnson on 01/07/2016 No Fiscal Impact: City Attorney > CRA Administrator

2 AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM Page 2 C.M. # Date: 01/07/2016 CRA Executive Director

3 West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes January 4, :02 p.m. City Commission Chambers 1. Roll Call Present: Mayor Geraldine Muoio, Commissioners Sylvia Moffett, Keith James, Shanon Materio (arrived at 4:08 p.m.), Cory Neering, and Paula Ryan, CRA Executive Director Jon Ward, CRA Attorney Kimberly Rothenburg, Treasurer Mark Parks and Secretary Venice Johnson. CIVILITY AND DECORUM: The City of West Palm Beach is committed to civility and decorum by its officials, employees and members of the public who attend this meeting. The City Code, Sections 2-31(8), 2-31(18) and 2-31(22), provides in pertinent part: Officials shall be recognized by the Chair and shall not interrupt a speaker. Public comment shall be addressed to the City Commission as a whole and not to any individual on the dais or in the audience. Displays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience, lack of respect and personal attacks are strictly prohibited. Unauthorized remarks from the audience, stamping of feet, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted. Offenders may be removed from the meeting. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS: There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD: Commissioner Moffett asked about the Northwood/Pleasant City neighborhood association marker. Susan Kores, Project Manager, provided an update. She said that she

4 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 2 has done research and has spoken to the engineering department. She will be taking potential locations and design possibilities to the association. Commissioner Moffett mentioned a letter received with regard to the food trucks that are coming to Currie Park and asked for feedback received from the businesses. Mayor Muoio stated that food trucks are a result of the events department and has changed their schedule to once a month. ADDITIONS / DELETIONS / REORGANIZATION OF AGENDA: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA (2): 2. Minutes of the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting of December 7, It was moved by Commissioner Moffett, seconded by Commissioner James, to approve the Consent Calendar; and thereafter it was voted as RESOLUTIONS (3 8): 3. Resolution No approving the Northwood Village Events and Promotion Assistance Program. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE NORTHWOOD VILLAGE EVENTS AND PROMOTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Jon Ward, CRA Executive Director, explained that the item is

5 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 3 approving a grants assistant for merchants in Northwood Village. This will allow merchants to stage their own opportunities and grand openings with the city s assistance. The city will fund up to $1,000 to help cover expenses. Commissioner Ryan expressed concern about the capacity for people doing things on their own and suggested building capacity in the community enabling merchants to become more independent Mr. Ward stated that this is in addition to what is already in place. He said that there is a middle level piece and spoke about the funding. Commissioner Moffett spoke about the popularity of the Mango Fest. She suggested it taking place earlier in the year. Commissioner James asked if the city is monitoring or measuring success and asked about metrics being used. Mr. Ward said that they look at increased traffic and follow up with the stores. In addition, the amount of complaints received is being gauged. Commissioner Neering asked if the new initiative is fluid enough so that merchants can come back and a decision can be made to possibly increase the dollar amount. Mr. Ward stated that the budget is flexible enough so that the CRA can react in the event that happens. Commissioner Ryan asked how the city commission can respond with questions about the Mango Fest this year. Mr. Ward stated that more support and involvement is needed because the city will not be able to support the Mango Fest indefinitely. His response would be that a budget has not been developed; however, the city will continue meeting with the merchants. It was moved by Commissioner Moffett, seconded by Commissioner

6 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 4 Materio, to approve Resolution No ; and thereafter it was voted as 4. Resolution No approving a grant in an amount not to exceed $16,651 under the Paint Pave and Plant grant program and authorizing the Chair to execute a grant agreement between the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and Sunshine REO I LLC for improvements to the property located at 905 7th St., West Palm Beach, FL. A RESOLUTION OF THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ( AGENCY ) APPROVING A GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT UNDER THE PAINT, PLANT AND PAVE PROGRAM FOR SUNSHINE REO I LLC, FOR RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 905 7TH STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FL.; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Genia Baker, Project Manager, provided information on the property and its owner. She said that the CRA agreed to fund exterior improvements to the location. She explained that this request prompted a change in the program so that future requests will be limited to single family owner occupied. Staff is asking that the city commission consider this under the old rules because this request was in the pipeline prior to the changes. She provided information on the following: Sunshine REO I LLC; project location; th Street; and funding request. Staff recommends approval of the request. Commissioner Materio asked once the fence is removed if it will be replaced with a different type of fence. Ms. Baker stated that the fence along the front perimeter will be removed and setback to the building front setback line. Commissioner Neering asked about a split in the cost. He also asked

7 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 5 about the program s history and the owner occupied section of the program. Ms. Baker stated that the city pays 100%. Going forward the owner will be required to pay 20% for the cost of improvement. She provided a history of the program and provided information on the different phases. Commissioner Ryan asked who brought this item forward. Ms. Baker stated that she encouraged the property owner to come forth. It was moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner James, to approve Resolution No with a change not to exceed $17,000; and thereafter it was voted as follows: Ayes: Commissioners James, Materio, Moffett, Neering and Ryan. Motion therefore carried unanimously. 5. Resolution No approving a grant in an amount not to exceed $20,000 under the Paint Pave and Plant grant program and authorizing the Chair to execute a grant agreement between the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and Lucille F. and Willie E. Sol for improvements to the property located at 927 8th Street, West Palm Beach, FL. A RESOLUTION OF THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ( AGENCY ) APPROVING A GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT UNDER THE PAINT, PLANT AND PAVE PROGRAM FOR LUCILLE F. SOL AND WILLIE E. SOL, FOR RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 927 8TH STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Ms. Baker provided background information on the property and its owners and advised that the CRA has partnered with Habitat for

8 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 6 Humanity. She provided information on the following: Sol Project; th Street front, side and rear; project site plan; project scope; and funding request. Commissioner Moffett mentioned a home in Coleman Park that was dedicated and thanked Habitat for Humanity for their involvement. It was moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Moffett, to approve Resolution No ; and thereafter it was voted as 6. Resolution No approving an Interlocal Agreement between the CRA and City of West Palm Beach for funding a business incentive grant to Slawson Organic Food and Juice, LLC for redevelopment of the property at 326 Fern St. A RESOLUTION OF THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH REGARDING FUNDING THE RELOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE INCENTIVE GRANT AWARDED TO SLAWSON ORGANIC FOOD AND JUICE, LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT AT 326 FERN STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mr. Ward provided information on the request and spoke about the funding. Staff recommends that this be funded. Public comment was made by Tomas DeRito. Commissioner Moffett asked about parking meters. Mr. Ward stated that he does not believe that the parking spaces will be metered.

9 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 7 Commissioner James said to make sure that this ties in with property ownership and does not run with the property. It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 16-1; and thereafter it was voted as 7. Resolution No approving an Interlocal Agreement between the CRA and City of West Palm Beach for funding a business incentive grant to Sloan's Manufacturing & Distribution for redevelopment of the property at 1100 Technology Place. A RESOLUTION OF THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH REGARDING FUNDING THE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT INCENTIVE GRANT AWARDED TO SLOAN S MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION, LLC FOR RENOVATIONS AT 1100 TECHNOLOGY PLACE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mr. Ward said that Sloan s Ice Cream is going to create an ice cream factory at the mentioned address investing approximately $756,000 in the project. This will expand a local business, create jobs and activate an unused industrial building. The city and the CRA will coordinate their efforts to fund $41,500 as an incentive. Staff recommends approval. Commissioner James asked how many new jobs will be created. Mr. Ward stated that ten (10) jobs will be created. It was moved by Commissioner Moffett, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No ; and thereafter it was voted as

10 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No Resolution No authorizing acceptance of conveyance of the property located at 560 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard from C&C Petro Investments, LLC to the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and to authorizing conveyance of CRA owned property located at 1010 Sapodilla Avenue to C&C Petro. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (AGENCY) AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF CONVEYANCE TO THE AGENCY OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 560 PALM BEACH LAKES BOULEVARD FROM C&C PETRO INVESTMENTS, LLC; AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010 SAPODILLA AVENUE TO C&C PETRO INVESTMENTS, LLC; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mr. Ward explained that this is an element of the CRA s involvement in the development of the next phase of the Urban League property. Vincent Wooten, Real Estate Administrator, spoke about the acquisition of the property and stated that it will finalize the land assembly effort for the block. Mayor Muoio asked about the convenience store. Mr. Wooten stated that the CRA has been meeting with the business owner. It was moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Neering, to approve Resolution No ; and thereafter it was voted as

11 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 9 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. APPROVED AT THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, APPROVED: X PRESIDING OFFICER ATTEST: X SECRETARY